Agenda of Strategy and Assets Committee

Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 13 June 2017

Location: Council Chambers, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time: 5:01pm

The following members were present:

Clr Andrew Guile - Chairperson

Clr Joanna Gash

Clr John Wells

Clr Patricia White

Clr John Levett

Clr Nina Cheyne

Clr Kaye Gartner – arrived 5.03pm

Clr Amanda Findley – arrived 5.03pm

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Mark Kitchener

Clr Bob Proudfoot

Mr Russ Pigg - General Manager – arrived 5.03pm

Apologies / Leave of Absence

An apology was received from Clr Alldrick.

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.483

That the minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee held on Tuesday 16 May 2017 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Declarations of Interest

Clr Proudfoot – “SA17.148 – Event Policy Update” – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – will remain in the room and will take part in discussion and vote – “He is a member of the Sanctuary Point Community Pride who made a submission”.

Clrs Findley and Gartner and Russ Pigg arrived at the meeting at 5.03pm.

Mayoral Minutes

MMS17.3 Mayoral Minute - Support for Gareth Ward, Member for Kiama's Budget Bids

HPERM Ref: D17/187127

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Shoalhaven City Council supports the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, in his budget bids that will have a high degree of impact on the Shoalhaven.

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Guile) MIN17.484

That Shoalhaven City Council supports the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, in his budget bid for Berry - Bomaderry Bypass that will have a high degree of impact on the Shoalhaven.

CARRIED

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Guile) MIN17.485

That Shoalhaven City Council supports the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, in his budget bid for the Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital Car Park that will have a high degree of impact on the Shoalhaven.

CARRIED

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Guile) MIN17.486

That Shoalhaven City Council supports the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, in his budget bid for a Bus/ Coach Service to supplement the South Coast Rail line from Kiama to Bomaderry that will have a high degree of impact on the Shoalhaven.

For: Clr Guile, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg

Against: Clr Levett, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Kitchener

CARRIED

Deputations and Presentations

Mrs Annette McCarron addressed the Committee in relation to SA17.159 Proposed Road Closure of Part Battys Road Upper Kangaroo River, sale to Robert McCarron and Annette Miles and consolidation with Lot 2 DP839210 and Lot 1 DP846976

Mr Phil Crowe addressed the Committee in relation to SA17.159 Proposed Road Closure of Part Battys Road Upper Kangaroo River, sale to Robert McCarron and Annette Miles and consolidation with Lot 2 DP839210 and Lot 1 DP846976

Mr George Kruk (Collingwood Beach Preservation) addressed the Committee in relation to SA17.167 Coastal Hazard Review – Outcome of public exhibition

Mr Ian Zandstra addressed the Committee in relation to SA17.170 Renew Deed of Agreement - Shoalhaven REMS

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

Motion (Clr Cheyne / Clr Pakes)

That the following matters be brought forward for consideration:

SA17.159 – Proposed Road Closure of Part Battys Road Upper Kangaroo River, sale to Robert McCarron and Annette Miles and consolidation with Lot 2 DP839210 and Lot 1 DP846976
SA17.167 – Coastal Hazard Review- Outcome of public exhibition
SA17.170 - Renew Deed of Agreement - Shoalhaven REMS

CARRIED

SA17.159 Proposed Road Closure of Part Battys Road Upper Kangaroo River, sale to Robert McCarron and Annette Miles and consolidation with Lot 2 DP839210 and Lot 1 DP846976

HPERM Ref: D17/146784

Recommendation

That:

1. Council resolves to make an application to the Minister administering the Roads Act 1993, for the northern part of Battys Road, Upper Kangaroo River shown by hatching on Attachment “1” to be closed and sold to the owners of the adjoining Lot 2 DP839210 and Lot 1 DP846976, Robert McCarron and Annette Miles;

2. Authority be granted to affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents requiring to be sealed;

3. Council authorise the sale of the closed road to Robert McCarron and Annette Miles for $7,000.00 (plus GST if applicable) provided that the land comprised in the closed road, Lot 2 DP 839210 and Lot 1 DP 846976 are consolidated into one (1) lot; and

4. All costs associated with this road closure are to be met by Robert McCarron and Annette Miles.

Recommendation (Clr Gash / Clr Findley)

That:

2. Authority be granted to affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents requiring to be sealed;

4. All costs associated with this road closure are to be met by Robert McCarron and Annette Miles.

For: Clr Guile, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg

Against: Clr Cheyne

carried

SA17.167 Coastal Hazard Review- Outcome of public exhibition

HPERM Ref: D17/36024

Recommendation

That Council

1. Adopt the Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review, that includes Council’s adopted sea level rise projections, in accordance with Council’s resolution (D15/39660); and

2. Submit the adopted Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review to the NSW Government, replacing the 2009 Coastal Hazard Assessment, as part of the Shoalhaven draft 2012 Coastal Zone Management Plan for certification, in accordance with Council’s resolution (MIN16.849); and

3. Review the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014 and Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014 to reflect the outcomes of the Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review and a further report be provided on the proposed amendments.

Recommendation (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Wells)

That Council:

1. Adopt the Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review, that includes Council’s adopted sea level rise projections, in accordance with Council’s resolution (D15/39660); and

4. Write to the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) to confirm whether or not a more accurate engineering alternative to the Bruun Rule can be used to assess coastal hazards and if not what level of error is the OEH prepared to attribute to the Bruun Rule.

For: Clr Guile, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg

Against: Nil

carried

SA17.170 Renew Deed of Agreement - Shoalhaven REMS	HPERM Ref: D17/67782
Recommendation That Council 1. Authorise the General Manager to sign the new REMS Deeds of Agreement with each participating land manager using reclaimed water 2. Approve the signing and use of the Common Seal of Council on the Deeds if required; 3. Provide reclaimed water at no charge to end users for a further 15 year period.
Note: Clr Cheyne left the meeting 6.14pm
Recommendation (Clr Wells / Clr Guile) That Council: 1. Authorise the General Manager to sign the new REMS Deeds of Agreement with each participating land manager using reclaimed water 2. Approve the signing and use of the Common Seal of Council on the Deeds if required; 3. Provide reclaimed water at no charge to end users for a further 15 year period. CARRIED

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

SA17.140 Notice of Motion - Callala Bay Sailing Club Erosion	HPERM Ref: D17/180313
Note: Clr Cheyne returned to the meeting 6.16pm
Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That Council 1. Urgently repair the erosion caused by works carried out by Council in 2016. 2. Remove the rocks that were used and have now rendered the dune unsafe and unusable. 3. Replace the three access tracks and upgrade them with timber structures. 4. Consult with the Sailing Club Committee before undertaking the works. 5. Replant all the grass and any other shrubs that were removed when the 2016 works were carried out.
RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot) MIN17.487 That Council: 1. Staff report back to Council on alternate access paths and possible funding sources and costs for; a. Urgent repair of the erosion caused by works carried out by Council in 2016. b. Removal of the rocks that were used and have now rendered the dune unsafe and unusable. c. Replacement of the three access tracks and upgrade them with timber structures. d. Replanting of all the grass and any other shrubs that were removed when the 2016 works were carried out. 2. Consult with the Sailing Club Committee before undertaking the works. For: Clr Guile, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg Against: Nil CARRIED

SA17.141 Notice of Motion - Drainage - Orient Ave, Orient Point

HPERM Ref: D17/180496

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. Council urgently repair the drainage along both sides of Orient Ave, Orient Point (House number 16 to 38 Eastern side and 19 to 25 western side)

2. Works to include

a. Cleaning and scraping of road verges.

b. Creation of a table drain down both sides of Orient Ave.

c. Bitumen spraying of the table drains.

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot) MIN17.488

That:

1. Council repair the drainage along both sides of Orient Ave, Orient Point (House number 16 to 38 Eastern side and 19 to 25 western side)

2. Works to include:

a. Cleaning and scraping of road verges.

b. Creation of a table drain down both sides of Orient Ave.

c. Bitumen spraying of the table drains.

For: Clr Guile, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr Findley, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot

Against: Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner and Russ Pigg

CARRIED

SA17.142 Notice of Motion - Drainage - Prince Edward Ave, Culburra Beach

HPERM Ref: D17/180517

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. Council undertake urgent maintenance works on the open drains along Prince Edward Ave Culburra Beach.

2. Council start work on drains that run along house’s 2 to 28 Prince Edward Ave

3. Works include mowing, clearing and cleaning to ensure water flows effectively through the drains and eliminates the risk of flooding.

Motion (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot)

That Council:

1. Undertake maintenance works on the open drains along Prince Edward Ave, Culburra Beach.

2. Start work on drains that run along house’s 2 to 28 Prince Edward Ave

3. Works include mowing, clearing and cleaning to ensure water flows effectively through the drains and eliminates the risk of flooding.

4. Discuss with residents the opportunities regarding the drainage work and report back to Council.

For: Clr Guile, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg

Against: Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley

lost

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Gash) MIN17.489

That the matter regarding Notice of Motion - Drainage - Prince Edward Ave, Culburra Beach be deferred pending discussions with residents regarding opportunities of the drainage work at 2 to 28 Prince Edward Avenue, Culburra Beach and report back to Council.

For: Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg

Against: Clr Guile and Clr Pakes

CARRIED

SA17.143 Notice of Motion - Public Toilet Facilities upgrade

HPERM Ref: D17/180649

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council

1. Undertake a maintenance program to clean and freshen up our public toilet facilities.

2. Urgently address the poor condition of the following toilet facilities by re-painting them

a. Crookhaven Heads boat ramp,

b. Callala Bay boat ramp,

c. Callala Beach Road car park,

d. Greenwell Point pool reserve

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot) MIN17.490

That Council:

1. Continue the maintenance program to clean and freshen up our public toilet facilities.

2. Urgently address the poor condition of the following toilet facilities by re-painting them

a. Crookhaven Heads boat ramp,

b. Callala Bay boat ramp,

c. Callala Beach Road car park,

d. Greenwell Point pool reserve

For: Clr Guile, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg

Against: Clr Levett

CARRIED

Report of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 15 May 2017

Items marked with an * were resolved ‘en block’.

AA17.8 Adoption of Applications - Membership - Four (4) Year Term

HPERM Ref: D17/61973

RESOLVED* (Clr Cheyne / Clr White) MIN17.491

That:

1. Council acknowledge the applications of Membership and appoint the following members for a continuing four (4) year term:

a. Janet Atkins

b. Sylvia Timbery

c. Patricia Lester

d. Christine Finney

e. Shane Brown

f. Leonie Ebzery

g. Valda Corrigan

h. Leslie Halls

i. Sue-Anne Cutmore

j. Noel Wellington

2. The completed application from Paul McLeod be accepted and he be appointed to the Aboriginal Advisory committee for a term of four (4) years

3. The two (2) Youth applications from Janaya Hennessy and Morgan Blakeney be accepted and appointed for a term of four (4) years

4. Consultation continue to work to obtain a representative member of each of the three (3) Aboriginal Land Councils as members on the Aboriginal Advisory Committee.

5. Should representation from each of the Land Councils not be achieved, then the Committee should consider how such vacancy will be managed.

CARRIED

AA17.10 Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards

HPERM Ref: D17/123899

RESOLVED* (Clr Cheyne / Clr White) MIN17.492

That the Aboriginal Advisory Committee financially contribute $2,000 to the 2017 Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards.

CARRIED

AA17.12 Additional Item - Conference - NSW Local Government Aboriginal Network

Recommendation

That:

1. An Aboriginal Advisory Committee Member be funded to attend the NSW LGAN Conference in Albury Entertainment Centre Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 September 2017;

2. The Cost of attending the conference be funded from the General Manager and Councillors Budget.

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.493

That:

1. An Aboriginal Advisory Committee Member be funded to attend the NSW LGAN Conference in Albury Entertainment Centre Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 September 2017;

2. The Cost of attending the conference be funded from the Conference Budget.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Adjournment of Meeting

Motion (Clr Findley / Clr White)

That the meeting be adjourned for 15 minutes.

CARRIED

The meeting adjourned the time being 7.13pm.

Procedural Motion - Resumption of Meeting

The meeting reconvened the time being 7.27pm.

The following members were present:

Clr Andrew Guile - Chairperson

Clr Joanna Gash

Clr John Wells

Clr Patricia White

Clr John Levett

Clr Nina Cheyne

Clr Kaye Gartner

Clr Amanda Findley

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Mark Kitchener

Clr Bob Proudfoot

Mr Russ Pigg - General Manager

Reports

SA17.145 Public Policy for Review - Statement of Business Ethics

HPERM Ref: D17/165974

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the public policy, Statement of Business Ethics, be adopted with minor changes as indicated in Attachment 1.

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.494

That the public policy, Statement of Business Ethics, be adopted with minor changes as indicated in Attachment 1.

CARRIED

SA17.146 Shoalhaven Economic Development Strategy (2017 - 2026) - Adoption of the Strategy

HPERM Ref: D17/183404

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. Council adopt the Shoalhaven Economic Development Strategy 2017 - 2026

2. The new Strategy be referred to the Business, Employment and Development Committee to discuss and recommend priority settings for the “Recommended Actions” within the Strategy, acknowledging the resource/capacity limitations of the Economic Development Section.

RESOLVED (Clr Cheyne / Clr White) MIN17.495

That:

1. Council adopt the Shoalhaven Economic Development Strategy 2017 - 2026

CARRIED

SA17.147 Sale of Council Industrial Land - Lot 105 Cumberland Ave, South Nowra - Revision of Sale Price

HPERM Ref: D17/183462

Recommendation

That Council set the minimum sale price for Lot 105 DP 1096630 Cumberland Ave South Nowra at $355,000 plus GST.

Recommendation (Clr Wells / Clr White)

That Council set the minimum sale price for Lot 105 DP 1096630 Cumberland Ave South Nowra at $355,000 plus GST.

CARRIED

SA17.148 Event Policy Update

HPERM Ref: D17/152355

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council endorse the new Events Policy taking into consideration the changes made from the comments received during the public exhibition period.

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN17.496

That Council endorse the new Events Policy taking into consideration the changes made from the comments received during the public exhibition period.

CARRIED

SA17.149 Workplace Surveillance Report

HPERM Ref: D17/158690

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council accept this report for information.

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.497

That Council accept this report for information.

CARRIED

SA17.150 Policy Review - Water Safety

HPERM Ref: D16/352846

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council adopt the amended Recreation Community & Culture - Water Safety Policy POL16/220 as indicated in the report.

RESOLVED (Clr Gartner / Clr Gash) MIN17.498

That Council adopt the amended Recreation Community & Culture - Water Safety Policy POL16/220 as indicated in the report.

CARRIED

SA17.151 Access Area for Dogs

HPERM Ref: D17/162059

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council re adopt the public policy, Access Area for Dogs, without changes.

RESOLVED (Clr Gartner / Clr White) MIN17.499

That Council re adopt the public policy, Access Area for Dogs, without changes.

For: Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg

Against: Clr Guile

CARRIED

SA17.152 Private Functions On Public Reserves Policy - Amendment

HPERM Ref: D17/162332

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council amend the Private Functions on Public Reserves Policy to include Bannister Reserve to the Medium Function Criteria and Map.

RESOLVED (Clr Cheyne / Clr Gartner) MIN17.500

That Council amend the Private Functions on Public Reserves Policy to include Bannister Reserve to the Medium Function Criteria and Map.

CARRIED

SA17.153 Bay and Basin Community Hub - Draft Master Plan Exhibition Complete - Request for Detailed Design Phase

HPERM Ref: D17/162815

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1. Adopt the Draft Bay & Basin Master Plan, with minor wording changes to the report as outlined in the submission table

2. Council support progressing this project to the next stage of detailed design.

Motion (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Kitchener)

That:

1. Council not proceed with the Basin Community Hub Detailed Design Phase at this stage, and a Council committee be formed to deal with the matter

2. Council staff prepare a report on a new plan which includes an additional 25 metre pool, an increased gymnasium as well as an overall refurbishment of the Leisure Centre, but excludes the library and additional meeting rooms.

3. Alternate sites for a library be proposed with consideration given to the expansion of Sanctuary Point Library, the Lady Denman precinct, the old Vincentia Village Shopping Centre and the new Vincentia Market Place Shopping Centre.

4. Council staff be thanked for their work on the Draft Master Plan.

(Amendment) RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.501

That this matter be deferred to a future meeting of the Strategy and Assets Committee in August 2017 and this matter be the subject of a Clr Workshop/Briefing.

For: Clr Guile, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Russ Pigg

Against: Clr Proudfoot

CARRIED

SA17.154 Section 355 Management Committee - Terms of Reference - Nowra Showground

HPERM Ref: D17/165021

Recommendation

That Council

1. Endorse the Terms of Reference and committee membership numbers for the establishment of a 355 Management Committee for Nowra Showground as outlined in the report,

2. Advertise for members to establish a 355 Management Committee for Nowra Showground.

3. In accordance with MIN15.622 and the delegation provided therein, the General Manager approve the membership appointments to the 355 Management Committee for Nowra Showground.

4. The once the committee is established staff continue to work with the committee to establish an appropriate operational budget and determine how works will be undertaken (i.e. existing council staff, contract or volunteers).

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Guile) MIN17.502

That Council:

1. Endorse the Terms of Reference and committee membership numbers for the establishment of a 355 Management Committee for Nowra Showground as outlined in the report,

2. Advertise for members to establish a 355 Management Committee for Nowra Showground.

3. In accordance with MIN15.622 and the delegation provided therein, the General Manager approve the membership appointments to the 355 Management Committee for Nowra Showground.

CARRIED

SA17.155 Australian Local Government Association - 2017 National Local Roads & Transport Congress

HPERM Ref: D17/164049

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1. Notes the details of the Australian Local Government Association – 2017 National Local Roads & Transport Congress scheduled for 7-9 November 2017 in Albany, Western Australia.

2. Authorises available Councillors to attend the conference and such attendance be deemed Council Business.

3. Travel, registration fees, accommodation and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses be met in accordance with its adopted policy.

4. Request Councillors attending the conference to provide a written report within 30 days of returning from the conference.

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Guile) MIN17.503

That Council:

1. Notes the details of the Australian Local Government Association – 2017 National Local Roads & Transport Congress scheduled for 7-9 November 2017 in Albany, Western Australia.

2. Authorises available Councillors to attend the conference and such attendance be deemed Council Business.

3. Travel, registration fees, accommodation and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses be met in accordance with its adopted policy.

4. Request Councillors attending the conference to provide a written report within 30 days of returning from the conference.

CARRIED

SA17.156 Crown Land Management Act 2016

HPERM Ref: D17/151835

Recommendation

That Council receive the report for information on the Crown Land Management Act 2016 and refer this to the Natural Resource and Floodplain Committee for information.

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN17.504

That Council receive the report for information on the Crown Land Management Act 2016 and refer this to the Natural Resource and Floodplain Committee for information.

CARRIED

SA17.157 Shoalhaven City Council Property Strategy - Public Exhibition

HPERM Ref: D17/109720

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. Council place on public exhibition the draft Shoalhaven City Council Property Strategy for a minimum of 28 days for comment.

2. Should Council receive no objections or submissions that would mean only a minor alteration to the Strategy, then the Strategy be deemed adopted at the conclusion of the submission period.

3. Should Council receive submissions that are considered to have a significant effect on the Strategy then a further report be presented to Council.

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.505

That

1. Council place on public exhibition the draft Shoalhaven City Council Property Strategy for a minimum of 28 days for comment.

2. Should Council receive no objections or submissions that would mean only a minor alteration to the Strategy, then the Strategy be deemed adopted at the conclusion of the submission period.

3. Should Council receive submissions that are considered to have a significant effect on the Strategy then a further report be presented to Council.

CARRIED

SA17.158 Proposed Sale of Land - 11 Grandview Street, Erowal Bay

HPERM Ref: D17/142694

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Advertise its intention to dispose of 11 Grandview Street, Erowal Bay (Lot 24 Sec 1 DP9182) in accordance with Policy 16/256 (POL16/256) and advise the local CCB, and if no objections are received, authorise the sale of the property by public auction;

2. Authorise the General Manager to set the auction reserve (based on valuation advice) and to finalise the terms of a sale within 10% of the reserve or list price in the case of a private treaty sale if the property fails to sell at auction;

3. Fund all costs associated with the sale from Job Number 88650 and the net income from the sale be placed in the Strategic Property Reserve; and

4. Grant authority to affix the Common Seal of the Council to any contract or sale documents required to be sealed.

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White) MIN17.506

That this matter be deferred to the Ordinary Meeting Tuesday 27 June 2017.

CARRIED

SA17.159 Proposed Road Closure Of Part Battys Road Upper Kangaroo River, Sale To Robert McCarron and Annette Miles and Consolidation With Lot 2 DP839210 and Lot 1 DP846976

HPERM Ref: D17/146784

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

SA17.160 Transfer of Land within Heritage Estates to NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

HPERM Ref: D17/156728

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Advertise its intention to transfer, for nil consideration, the Council owned lots located within the Heritage Estates at Worrowing Heights, listed in the table below, transfer to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (or their nominee) and if no objections are received and subject to no adverse implications for the transfer from the pending court case, authorise the transfer of the Council owned lots:

DEPOSITED PLAN	LOTS
*DP8590*	47-48, 74, 77, 130, 136, 138-139, 162, , 172, 183, 186, 188, 194-195, 217, 274, 309, 357
*DP8591*	1, 14, 25, 28, 58, 60, 81, 87, 106-107, 148, 152-155, 199, 209, 228, 259, 264, 315
*DP8770*	8, 23, 27, 31, 34, 44, 71, 73, 97, 100-101, 110-112, 189A, 195
*DP8771*	26, 35, 40, 44
*DP8772*	4-6, 76, 104-105, 125, 135, 137, 144-145, 158, 167, 201, 204, 210, 223, 224, 244, 251
*DP625153*	1

2. Grant authority to affix the Common Seal of the Council to any documents required to be sealed.

Recommendation (Clr Findley / Clr Guile)

That Council:

DEPOSITED PLAN	LOTS
*DP8590*	47-48, 74, 77, 130, 136, 138-139, 162, , 172, 183, 186, 188, 194-195, 217, 274, 309, 357
*DP8591*	1, 14, 25, 28, 58, 60, 81, 87, 106-107, 148, 152-155, 199, 209, 228, 259, 264, 315
*DP8770*	8, 23, 27, 31, 34, 44, 71, 73, 97, 100-101, 110-112, 189A, 195
*DP8771*	26, 35, 40, 44
*DP8772*	4-6, 76, 104-105, 125, 135, 137, 144-145, 158, 167, 201, 204, 210, 223, 224, 244, 251
*DP625153*	1

2. Grant authority to affix the Common Seal of the Council to any documents required to be sealed.

CARRIED

SA17.161 Surrender of Lease - Milton Ulladulla Ex-Servos Club Ltd - Ulladulla Civic Centre, Princes Highway, Ulladulla

HPERM Ref: D17/156785

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Resolve to approve the surrender of the consecutive lease agreements (including the associated licence agreements) with Milton Ulladulla Ex-Servos Club Ltd for the use and occupation of the Council owned café / bar area of Ulladulla Civic Centre;

2. In its capacity as Reserve Trust Manager of Ulladulla (R87268) Reserve Trust, resolve to approve the surrender of the licence agreement between The Trust, the Minister for Lands and Forestry and Milton Ulladulla Ex-Servos Club Ltd for the Crown Land component of the Ulladulla Civic Centre and surrounds; and

3. Grant authority to affix the Common Seal of the Council to any documents required to be sealed and that the General Manager be authorised to sign any documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Recommendation (Clr Gash / Clr Gartner)

That Council:

CARRIED

SA17.162 Classification of Operational Land - Sewer Pump Station - Lot 3 DP1227133 - The Links Road, Nowra Hill

HPERM Ref: D17/167768

Recommendation

That Council resolve to classify the land described as Lot 3 DP1227133 at The Links Road, Nowra Hill as Operational Land.

Recommendation (Clr Cheyne / Clr Gartner)

That Council resolve to classify the land described as Lot 3 DP1227133 at The Links Road, Nowra Hill as Operational Land.

CARRIED

SA17.163 Extinguishment of Drainage Easement - 32 Kings Point Dr, Kings Point

HPERM Ref: D17/174320

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Resolve to extinguish the easement for drainage 3 wide over Lot 72 DP28562 at Kings Point;

2. Accept the offer of compensation of $5,000 plus costs from the owner; and

3. Authorise the General Manager to sign all documents required to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to all documentation required to be sealed.

Recommendation (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)

That Council:

1. Resolve to extinguish the easement for drainage 3 wide over Lot 72 DP28562 at Kings Point;

2. Accept the offer of compensation of $5,000 plus costs from the owner; and

CARRIED

SA17.164 Renewal Strategy - Footbridge over Kangaroo River, Upper Kangaroo Valley

HPERM Ref: D17/39809

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. The timber deck and approach ramp of the bridge over Kangaroo River be replaced with Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) and funded under the 2017/18 Bridge Maintenance Program

2. The timber pylons of the bridge be replaced and funded under the 2018/19 Bridge Maintenance Program

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.507

That

1. The timber deck and approach ramp of the bridge over Kangaroo River be replaced with Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) and funded under the 2017/18 Bridge Maintenance Program

2. The timber pylons of the bridge be replaced and funded under the 2018/19 Bridge Maintenance Program.

CARRIED

SA17.165 Road Network Strategy - Nowra / Bomaderry

HPERM Ref: D17/170005

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. The report on the Strategic Overview of the road network for Nowra – Bomaderry be received for information

2. Council endorse the priorities and timing of the Nowra Key Road Projects

3. State and Federal Members of Parliament be advised of the endorsed projects to commence advocacy and to seek their commitment to future planning and funding

4. Staff work collaboratively with State Government roads and transport authorities to assist in the planning of these projects

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Pakes) MIN17.508

That:

1. The report on the Strategic Overview of the road network for Nowra – Bomaderry be received for information

2. Council endorse the priorities and timing of the Nowra Key Road Projects

3. State and Federal Members of Parliament be advised of the endorsed projects to commence advocacy and to seek their commitment to future planning and funding

4. Staff work collaboratively with State Government roads and transport authorities to assist in the planning of these projects

CARRIED

Note: This item was reintroduced – see MIN17.510

SA17.166 Investigation - Repair Beach Access - Ocean St Culburra

HPERM Ref: D17/224

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the report on upgrading the Ocean Street, Culburra Beach car park be received for information.

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot) MIN17.509

That:

1. The report on upgrading the Ocean Street, Culburra Beach car park be received for information.

2. Council report back on feasible access points.

CARRIED

SA17.167 Coastal Hazard Review- Outcome of Public Exhibition

HPERM Ref: D17/36024

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

SA17.168 Installation of Barriers to Regulate Traffic - Captain St - Blenheim Beach Reserve - Vincentia

HPERM Ref: D17/93251

Recommendation

Council seek approval from the NSW Roads and Maritime Services to erect a gate and barriers at Captain St for the purpose of regulating traffic to prevent illegal activities, such as camping and rubbish dumping and the risk to the public from dangerous driving following community consultation undertaken by Council.

Recommendation (Clr White / Clr Gartner)

That Council seek approval from the NSW Roads and Maritime Services to erect a gate and barriers at Captain St for the purpose of regulating traffic to prevent illegal activities, such as camping and rubbish dumping and the risk to the public from dangerous driving following community consultation undertaken by Council.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Reintroduction of Item

Motion (Clr Watson / Clr Proudfoot)

That SA17.165 be reintroduced for discussion to allow for further questions.

For: Clr Guile, Clr Gash, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Gartner, Clr Findley, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot and Russ Pigg

Against: Clr Wells

CARRIED

SA17.165 Road Network Strategy - Nowra / Bomaderry	HPERM Ref: D17/170005
The item was reintroduced to allow for futher questioning.
Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That 1. The report on the Strategic Overview of the road network for Nowra – Bomaderry be received for information 2. Council endorse the priorities and timing of the Nowra Key Road Projects 3. State and Federal Members of Parliament be advised of the endorsed projects to commence advocacy and to seek their commitment to future planning and funding 4. Staff work collaboratively with State Government roads and transport authorities to assist in the planning of these projects
RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Guile) MIN17.510 That: 1. The report on the Strategic Overview of the road network for Nowra – Bomaderry be received for information 2. Council endorse the priorities and timing of the Nowra Key Road Projects 3. State and Federal Members of Parliament be advised of the endorsed projects to commence advocacy and to seek their commitment to future planning and funding 4. Staff work collaboratively with State Government roads and transport authorities to assist in the planning of these projects 5. The timing for the projects be as outlined in the report attachment on page 274 of the attachments (as shown below). CARRIED

SA17.169 Review of Biodiversity Conservation Legislation in NSW and proposed Vegetation SEPP - Council Submission

HPERM Ref: D17/157645

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council make a submission based on the contents of this report (including Attachment 1) to the NSW Government on the exhibited Land Management and Biodiversity Conservation Legislation Reforms and the proposed State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation) 2017.

RESOLVED (Clr Gartner / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.511

CARRIED

SA17.170 Renew Deed of Agreement - Shoalhaven Rems

HPERM Ref: D17/67782

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

SA17.171 Review of Shoalhaven Water Group Policies

HPERM Ref: D17/166686

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council reaffirm the following policies with minor changes:

1. POL16/89 – Connection of Properties to Council’s Sewerage System.

2. POL16/90 – Water and Sewerage Headworks Charges (Section 64 Contributions) – Assistance for Developments.

3. POL16/91 – Provision of Water and Sewerage Infrastructure – Developments Not Included In Development Servicing Plans.

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN17.512

That Council reaffirm the following policies with minor changes:

1. POL16/89 – Connection of Properties to Council’s Sewerage System.

2. POL16/90 – Water and Sewerage Headworks Charges (Section 64 Contributions) – Assistance for Developments.

3. POL16/91 – Provision of Water and Sewerage Infrastructure – Developments Not Included In Development Servicing Plans.

CARRIED

SA17.172 Floodplain Management Conference 2017

HPERM Ref: D17/163932

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council receive the report from Clr Annette Alldrick on the Floodplain Management Conference 2017 for information.

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Gartner) MIN17.513

That Council receive the report from Clr Annette Alldrick on the Floodplain Management Conference 2017 for information.

CARRIED

SA17.173 Australian Coastal Councils Conference

HPERM Ref: D17/167695

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council receive the report from Clr Patricia White, Clr John Wells and Clr John Levett on the Australian Coastal Councils Conference for information.

RESOLVED (Clr Cheyne / Clr White) MIN17.514

That Council receive the report from Clr Patricia White, Clr John Wells and Clr John Levett on the Australian Coastal Councils Conference for information.

CARRIED

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 8.08pm.

Clr Guile

CHAIRPERSON

Strategy and Assets Committee – Tuesday 18 July 2017

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SA17.175 South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package - Council Projects

HPERM Ref: D17/216330

Group: General Manager's Group

Section: Economic Development

Attachments: 1. Map of potential sites for consolidation ⇩

2. Detailed cash analysis - Burrill Lake Site ⇩

3. Detailed Cash Analysis - Bill Andriske ⇩

Purpose / Summary

Recently the South Coast Jobs Initiative program was announced. Council is eligible to apply and certain projects are now being worked up for application submissions. In considering this opportunity Council also needs to consider what the future use of the former Ulladulla STP site will be – industrial or sporting fields.

Recommendation

That the following projects and Council funding commitments be submitted under the South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package:

1. Woollamia Boat Lift and Shed – SCC contribution: $200,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

2. Greenwell Point Boating Facilities – SCC contribution: $750,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

3. Provision of electricity to Huskission Business Precinct – SCC contribution: $50,000 (from Economic Development Reserve and/or streetscape funding)

4. Former Ulladulla STP Industrial Land Subdivision – SCC contribution:$2,219,000 (from Industrial Land Development Reserve)

5. Defence Support Training Needs Analysis – SCC contribution: $25,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

Options

1. The Strategy and Assets Committee approve the recommendations to Council for the submission of the aforementioned projects.

Implications: - Council will submit the application outlined and budgetary adjustments will be made should the grants be successful

2. The Strategy and Assets Committee do not approve the submission.

Implications:- Council may miss the opportunity to secure Federal funding for a number of significant projects for the city.

Background

The South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package is a $20 million investment by the Australian Government to help diversify the regional economy, stimulate economic growth and deliver sustainable outcomes.

There are three project streams all of which require at least a 50% cash contribution from the applicant.

• Local Infrastructure – a funding stream for local governing bodies and not-for-profit organisations to invest in new or upgraded infrastructure. The minimum funding amount is $50K. Projects must be ready to commence within 12 weeks of signing the funding agreement.

• Business Innovation – this funding is to enable business to build scale and capability to be competitive in new or growing markets that create sustainable employment. Minimum funding amount is $50K. Projects must be ready to commence within 12 weeks of signing the funding agreement.

• Skills and Training – this is for local government bodies and agencies and not-for-profit organisations to support training and upskilling of the regional workforce to meet regional priorities, take advantage of emerging opportunities and withstand major labour market changes.

The maximum amount of funding per grant is the limit of the grant funding for the region (i.e. $20 million).

All grant applications will be assessed against four merit criteria.

1. The extent to which your project addresses the Local Investment Plan’s sectors and strategic priorities (20 points)

2. Economic benefit delivered to a region – short and long term (30 points)

3. Value for money (30 points)

4. Capacity, capability and resources to carry out the project (20 points)

The South Coast Region Local Investment Plan has identified the following key priority business sectors:

• Tourism and tourism support

• Manufacturing and transport logistics

• Primary industry

• Health and human services

• Specialised education services

Shoalhaven City Council could submit five grant applications – four in the Local Infrastructure stream and one to the Skills and Training stream.

Project overview – Infrastructure Stream

Woollamia Boat Lift and Shed

9 FTEs and $5.4M of economic output per annum

Project Cost: $380,900

Grant funding request: $180,900

SCC contribution: $200,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

There are no boat maintenance facilities located within Jervis Bay. This project will consist of the construction of a hardstand area, associated drainage and environmental controls, erection of a shed, connection to utilities, fencing and the purchase of a hydraulic boat lift - all the components required to create a boat maintenance facility at Woollamia. This facility will be heavily utilised by visiting and local commercial and recreational boaters. The facility, including hydraulic boat lift, will be leased generating 3FTEs.

The lack of a boat maintenance facility has been cited by many local businesses as an impediment to business expansion. Construction of such a facility will lead to increased year round, permanent employment in local businesses including ship repairers, boat builders, marine survey and local upholsters.

This project has been developed in close consultation with a number of key stakeholders including Marine Rescue NSW, Jervis Bay Yacht Club, JB Game Fishing Club, JB Sailing Club and a number of local businesses. All agree that this facility is greatly needed and will result in increased employment, business expansion and a stronger and more diverse economy.

This project will create 3 FTEs in Ship and boat manufacturing which will lead to the creation of another 6 jobs in the broader community through flow on effects.

Greenwell Point Boating Facilities

9FTEs and $4.6M of economic output per annum

Project Cost: $1,494,339

Grant funding request: $744,339

SCC contribution: $750,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

The main wharf at Greenwell Point consisted of two separate structures; the Crown owned concrete T jetty and the smaller Council owned timber jetty. The timber jetty had reached the end of its useful life and has been demolished. The demolition of the timber jetty has resulted in a number of boats without access to the wharf. Demand for wharf space is quite high. This project proposes to construct a berthing facility for a minimum of 12 vessels to cater for commercial operators and touring vessels.

Part of this project is to develop a final design and then seek community feedback. As the design is not finalised all projected income and benefits have been calculated on a conservative berth yield of 12 berths while costings have been based on the construction of the more expensive option illustrated below.

*Note: Above image is for concept purposes only

This project will create 9 FTEs based upon:

• 4FTE charter boat operator

• 3FTE charter boat operator indirect effect

• 2FTE charter boat user accommodation

Provision of electricity to Huskisson Business Precinct

Impact is undetermined at this stage. Any of the major developments on the northern side of Owen St will require this upgrade and to add additional floorspace above the retail southern side of Owen St will also require this electricity network upgrade. Over 300 people work in the Huskisson business precinct. This figure could easily double with the right stimuli and providing augmentation to the electricity network will certainly achieve this. An extremely conservative estimate would be the creation of 30FTEs and $6.6m additional economic output annually.

Project Cost: $550,000

Grant funding request: $275,000

SCC contribution: $50,000 (from Economic Development Reserve and/or streetscape funding)

Endeavour Energy: $225,000

The Economic Development Office commissioned akh Design Services to conduct a Huskisson CBD Power Survey. The report was completed in October 2015. The main findings of that report are that:

• “The ongoing development of Huskisson and the continued increase in electrical load within the CBD will require the installation of additional substation assets to supply future loads”

• That there are limited locations in which to install a pad substation with suggested locations being on Council land

• Work on the installation of pad substations should coincide with design and works to underground high and low voltage on the southern side of Owen Street between Sydney Street to Currambene Street. This would improve the network and future network capacity and well as improving the amenity of the main street of Huskisson.

Current practice in terms of electricity connection is that the next one to develop will be required to install costly substations that will improve capacity not only for that development but for other future unrelated developments as well. The cost of this work is not equitably spread among all those who will benefit from this infrastructure and is borne by a single development. It is apparent that a number of current approvals are stalled and other DAs are not moving forward and the availability of electricity supply has been quoted as a factor.

The Economic Development Office has approached Endeavour Energy to collaborate on ‘Provision of electricity to Huskisson Business Precinct’ to be submitted as a SCRJIP application. It is proposed that Council apply for funding to pay for 50% of the cost of installation of two pad-mount sub-stations and associated works which also includes the relocation of existing overhead power to underground for those businesses on the south side of Owen Street. Endeavour Energy have indicated a willingness to co-operate and negotiations are proceeding along these lines.

Former Ulladulla STP Industrial Land subdivision

178 FTE’s and $76.6M annual economic output (once all lots have been sold and businesses have established)

Project Cost: $4,219,000

Grant funding request: $2,100,000

SCC contribution: $2,219,000 (from Industrial Land Development Reserve)

In considering if to make an application for this project, Council also needs to consider its position on the future use of the former STP site.

In May 2016 Council resolved the following: (MIN16.393)

That the General Manager develop a report to Council on the proposed sale and options for future use of the Council owned land known as ‘Future Park’ on Camden St West Ulladulla.

At a Councillor briefing in February 2017, Council were presented with two potential future use options for the site; a light industrial subdivision or expansion of the adjoining Ulladulla Sportspark. The information below expands on this briefing and will allow Council to make a decision on the future use of the site.

SUBJECT LAND

188 Camden St, Ulladulla, Lot 1 DP1137716. Area 4.94 ha, zoned Light Industrial (IN2) with a small portion along the southern boundary zoned Environmental Conservation (E2).

HISTORY

The land was acquired from the Crown in the early 1970’s, with adjoining land compulsorily acquired from land owners to the East (towards the Princes Hwy) and vegetation planted to create a buffer. The site was operated as a sewage treatment plant (STP) from 1975 until it was decommissioned in November 2005.

The STP relied on a trickling filter and extended aeriation treatment processes with reclaimed water being discharged into the ocean.

The site is affected by contamination (asbestos and effluent bio-solids) as a result of the use of the site as an STP. Prior to any redevelopment of the site remediation will be required. The site is further constrained by an estimated 1.29 ha of environmentally sensitive vegetation.

Approximately 0.65 ha of the site has been allocated for use of the SES (existing) and Milton Ulladulla Men’s Shed (proposed). From a total area of 4.9 ha, the total developable area is 3 ha (30,000 sqm).

The site has been the subject of previous development concepts, none of which has progressed and apart from the allocation of land for the SES and Milton Ulladulla Men’s Shed, the site has been idle since 2005.

Under CSP Council is to maintain a stock of industrial land for sale and development throughout the city. In the south this has been frustrated by Council’s inability to secure land to develop for this purpose. This opportunity will allow Council to break into this market in Ulladulla with the view to stimulate further development of this type or motivate the other major landowner to develop or joint venture with Council for the economic growth of the Milton/Ulladulla area.

Zoning

The current zoning of the former Ulladulla STP site is IN2 – light industrial. The objectives of the zone are:

· To provide a wide range of light industrial, warehouse and related land uses.

· To encourage employment opportunities and to support the viability of centres.

· To minimise any adverse effect of industry on other land uses

· To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of workers in the area.

· To support and protect industrial land for industrial uses.

· To allow a diversity of activities that do not significantly conflict with the operation of existing or proposed development.

This is one of the few vacant sites in Ulladulla that has an IN2 zoning. Whilst playing fields are permissible with consent in the zone, in this instance there is some question as to whether the use would meet the zone objectives that being to “support and protect industrial land for industrial uses”.

The site was specifically rezoned when the old STP was decommissioned to enable industrial development. The LEP does also acknowledge the possibility that the site could also be used for and extension of the South Ulladulla sports fields or aquaculture development – this was done because Council was considering these possibilities around at the time.

The preferred longer term use of this site given its nature and adjoining uses is industrial development consistent with its zoning. It would be extremely difficult to rezone it to for example a recreational zone given the State Government planning directives that exist to protect existing industrial zoned land.

REMEDIATION & FUTURE USE

Since 2006 Council has engaged consultants to provide advice on remediation and future use options.

2006

GHD provided a Rehabilitation Plan on the assumption the land was to be used as a sportsfield. Contamination was identified, including extensive asbestos containing material.

Draft design and costings for an AFL sportsfield were included in the GDH report.

Recommended remediation did not occur.

2016

GHD provided an updated Contamination Assessment Report and Indicative Costs of Remediation (for both sportsfield and industrial land).

Level of contamination largely unchanged; the site unsuitable for any future use without remediation. The extent and method of remediation is reliant upon agreement upon intended future use.

2016 - 2017

Council’s Property Unit liaised with Byron Shire Council; a Council whom has already completed and continues decommissioning similar STPs. Byron have used Tender processes to engage an ‘end to end’ contractor to complete each of their remediation works. Works in each case have been completed in 10-12 weeks.

Based on the anecdotal evidence from Byron and the estimates provided by GHD, a remediation budget of $1,200,000 to $1,800,000 should be considered irrespective of the final use.

FUTURE USE OPTIONS:

OPTION 1 – LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION

SUPPLY & DEMAND FOR INDUSTRIAL LAND

There is a shortage of suitably sized serviced and available industrial land in Ulladulla; there are currently no Lots of industrial land available for sale. In the last 18 months the volume of industrial land sales has been low, 6 Lots of industrial land sold (ranging in size from 1485sqm to 1.16ha), a further 5 Lots have been withdrawn from sale.

The last subdivision of industrial land occurred at West Ulladulla in Coller Road in 1988. Adjoining this land is 19 ha of undeveloped industrial land owned by the Crown. Discussions were held between the Crown and Council for the proposed acquisition and development of up to 33 industrial Lots between 2005 and 2010, however previous and current Aboriginal Land Claims prevent this project progressing until such time as any land claims are resolved.

To service demand for industrial land, the former STP site has a potential to yield up to 10 lots ranging in area from 2,500m² to 3,500m². It is proposed to develop 10 Lots at an average sale price per Lot of $300,000.

POTENTIAL JOBS GENERATION

The Economic Development Office expect that each lot would support on average 8.9 Full Time Equivalent positions (FTE’s) as is the case on a per square metre basis for 3000m². This is dependent on the nature of the business that is established on the industrial lots. A conservative estimate of job yield and mix could be as follows:

• 20 FTE’s in Manufacturing

• 10 FTE’s in Residential Building Construction

• 5 FTE’s in Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

• 20 FTE’s in Wholesale Trade

• 15 FTE’s in Transport & Warehousing

• 10 FTE’s in Automotive Repair and Maintenance

80 jobs generated at the former Ulladulla STP would lead to the creation of an additional 98 jobs through flow on effects.

Employment created at this site would result in an annual direct output of $42.98M. The flow on industrial effects would be $23.27M and an additional $10.30M would be generated through consumption impacts.

COST OF DEVELOPMENT

Remediation
Estimated Remediation Costs				$1,800,000
Contingency (20%)				$ 360,000
TOTAL REMEDIATION (A)				$2,160,000
Construction costs	Approx Qty	Unit	Rate	Estimated Amount
Road and drainage	400	m	2500	$1,000,000
Sewer retic	700	m	250	$ 175,000
Water retic	450	m	180	$ 81,000
Elec & Telstra retic	450	m	450	$ 203,000
Elec Substation	1	item		$ 100,000
Detention basin	1	item		$ 200,000
Total Construction (Ex GST)				$1,759,000

Non- Construction costs	Approx Qty	Unit	Rate	Estimated Amount
Consultant, Council & Authority Fees	10	Lots	30,000	$ 300,000
TOTAL SUBDIVISION COST (B)				$2,059,000

TOTAL PROJECT COST (A) + (B)				$4,219,000

FUNDING SOURCES

Should Council decide that the former Ulladulla STP be developed as industrial land in line with its current zoning, then the Economic Development Office of Shoalhaven City Council would seek grant funding to alleviate the cost of bringing this land to market.

The South Coast Regional Jobs and Investment Package (SCRJIP) is a $20M federal government program specific to the South Coast region. Funding for infrastructure is available through this scheme to Local Government. It is proposed that a grant for $2,100,000 be sought to offset the cost of this development, with the balance to come from the Industrial Land Development Reserve.

TOTAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Sales - 10 Lots @ $300,000	$3,000,000
Less
Legal @ $2,000 / Lot	-$ 20,000
Holding Costs* (over 5 years) – interest, rates, maintenance	-$ 160,000
NET SALES INCOME (C)	$2,820,000
NET GRANT FUNDING (D)	$2,100,000
TOTAL NET INCOME (C) + (D)	$4,920,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST	-$4,219,000
NET RETURN TO COUNCIL	$ 1,000

*Holding costs only true if able to secure $2.1M in grant funding. If no grant, then add in a further $140,000 in holding costs and deduct $2.1M of grant income– therefore potential Net Return (Loss) to Council = -$1,539,000

OPTION 2 - SPORTSFIELD

The Ulladulla Sports Park is home to cricket and netball in summer, rugby league, AFL and netball in winter. The complex also houses a skate bowl and has the capacity to accommodate the Milton Croquet Club (4 courts). The southern field was constructed in 2010 and further upgrades to existing facilities occurred between 2008 and 2013, including the sealing of the carpark.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

In May 2017, Shoalhaven City Council adopted the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2017-2036 (CISP). The CISP:

‘has been developed to provide a strategic framework to guide the direction, actions and priorities for the provision of community infrastructure in the present and for the next 21 years. The CISP will become Council’s one-stop approach to the forward planning and management of community infrastructure’

Overall, a key recommendation of the CISP is to aim for ‘quality over quantity’ – in practical terms this means to:

• Rationalise or decommission infrastructure that is of low use; and

• Upgrade or embellish infrastructure to make it multi-purpose and attractive to the greater region.

In its analysis of the most southern section of the local government area (Planning Area Five), the CISP reports that:

‘33.3% of those residents that completed the community survey are not happy with the supply of sports parks in the planning area. However, only a third of the sports parks are being used thirteen hours plus per week. With only 62.5% of residents rating their quality as good and very good, there is opportunity to upgrade the existing sports parks to better cater to the sporting needs of planning area five’s residents.

For example, there is opportunity to expand Ulladulla Sports Park into the old Sewerage Treatment Plant site’ (p.XVII)

Furthermore, section 12.2 of the CISP provides area specific community infrastructure recommendations – these include:

· Ulladulla Sports Park – investigate the potential to expand onto the adjacent land at the old wastewater treatment site and develop netball courts and internal paths

· Bill Andriske Oval – investigate the potential to relocate to Ulladulla Sports Park.

The Ulladulla Sports Park currently includes:

• AFL field

• Rugby field

• Cricket field

• Netball courts

• Skate Park.

The expansion of the Park could include croquet courts and an all-purpose sports field to cater to NRL, AFL, Rugby and Cricket. By providing such facilities would then establish a Southern Shoalhaven Sports Hub to match the Bay & Basin Hub in the mid Shoalhaven and the Shoalhaven Community & Recreation Precinct at Bomaderry in the northern section of the region. If this opportunity to embellish the current Sport Park site is not harnessed, the opportunity to replicate it in another location in the southern Shoalhaven may be lost.

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING BENEFITS

There are a range of potential economic and community wellbeing benefits associated with establishing this site as a comprehensive sports hub. For example, a regional sporting facility such as this has the potential to host a range of key regional sporting events that in turn can promote much in the way of tourism and economic development. For example, a 2 day sports event attracting 100 domestic day visitors and 400 domestic overnight visitors is estimated to contribute $158,000 per event directly into the local economy (prior to any multiplier effect is accounted for) (REMPLAN 2017). If one of these events are held each month, that equates to $1,896,000 economic activation per year.

In addition to the economic benefits, the establishment of a full sports hub could also provide a range of community wellbeing outcomes. As is evidenced in the report Sport for Community Development (Australian Sports Commission, 2017) these can include:

• Strengthening of community identity, as a focal point for personal interaction and community engagement

• Address social inequities and disadvantage through improved social capital

• Improved social participation and feelings of trust

• Promotes better work-life balance

• Reduction in mental health symptoms

• Reduction in racism and homophobia

• Reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour

• Reduction in preventable health conditions such as obesity and cardio-vascular disease.

Although hard to quantify, there is also an economic benefit to the public that results from the numerous community wellbeing outcomes. For example, the Centre for Sport and Social Impact at Latrobe University calculated the social return on investment for an average Australian Rules Football community club to be $4.40 return for every $1 spent to run the club (Value of a Community Football Club, 2014). The Australian Rugby League Commission calculated that the cost-benefit ratio of a range of NRL based community development programs was 1:5, meaning for every $1 invested, the value of the social return was $5 (NRL Social Impact Report 2015). As can be seen from the above statements, the benefit to the community from the provision of appropriate, quality sporting facilities is varied and abundant.

All of the above mentioned economic and community wellbeing benefits need to be recognised in the greater context of local government and in particular, our core social justice principles of:

• Equity

• Access and connectedness

• Participation

• Rights.

These social justice principles are reflected in the community’s key priorities as listed in the current Community Strategic Plan:

1. Resilient, safe and inclusive communities

1.1 Build inclusive, safe and connected communities

1.2 Activate communities through arts, culture and events

1.3 Support active, healthy, liveable communities.

These key priorities can be adequately addressed through the establishment and provision of a comprehensive sports hub.

COST OF DEVELOPMENT

Remediation		Estimated Amount
Estimated Remediation Costs		$1,200,000
Contingency (20%)		$240,000
TOTAL REMEDIATION		$1,440,000

Construction costs
Field Construction		$1,500,000
Club House		$1,000,000
Lighting		$450,000
Services		$250,000
Reticulation		$150,000
Parking		$100,000
Road Upgrade		$500,000
Total Construction (Ex GST)		$3,950,000

Non- Construction costs	Design Consultant	$395,000

TOTAL PROJECT COST		$5,785,000

The difference is in the two options in relation to the costs of decontamination are that the sports field option would reuse the bio solids as back fill thereby saving approx. $600k.

FUNDING SOURCES

There are 2 potential funding sources;

· Grant funds,

· Council funds - consolidation of existing sports reserves which could be relocated to the expanded and embellished Ulladulla Sports park,

or a combination of any of the above.

Council Funded

The expansion and embellishment of the Ulladulla Sports Park would create a surplus of sporting facilities as the users of following sites have the potential to utilise the new facility; Burrill Lake Sportsground, Bill Andriske Oval and Frogs Holla Reserve (see Attachment 1 for map and detail on each site).

Users of Burrill Lake Sportsground and Bill Andriske could relocate and these sites be developed and sold for residential use. (see Attachment 2 and 3 for detailed cash analysis). Users of Frogs Holla could potentially relocate (thereby moving to a site that does not have the current issues of poor drainage and lighting) but this site to be retained by Council.

It should be noted that the potential redevelopment of a site such as Bill Andriske Oval will generate considerable community interest and comment while at the same time potentially providing significant opportunities for the local community.

POTENTIAL NET RETURN- RECYCLING OF BURRILL LAKE & BILL ANDRISKE OVAL

RECYLED SITE	NET RETURN
Burrill Lake Sportsground	$1,866,092
Bill Andriske	$4,067,713
NET PROCEEDS OF SALE	$5,933,805

TOTAL PROJECT COST (SPORTS FIELD)	- $5,785,000

TOTAL SURPLUS TO COUNCIL	$148,805

Conclusion

With the grant funding from this funding scheme the Light Industrial Land option meets a range of financial and employment indicators and is in line with the site zoning and State Government directions in relation to the protection of industrial land. Staff are not recommending that the site be used for the expansion of the Ulladulla Sports Park.

Project Overview – Skills and Training stream

Defence Support Training Needs Analysis

Benefit undetermined

Project Cost: $100,000

Grant funding request: $50,000

SCC contribution: $25,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

Industry: $25,000 (to be confirmed)

This project is to investigate the Australian defence support training capability with an aim to establish the Shoalhaven as a defence support training hub for relevant skills. Defence support training is highly skilled with limited demand elsewhere. Access to training can be very expensive as training providers deliver training to limited class sizes. Delivering training of this nature is not profitable. There is concern that without government intervention such highly specialised training may cease to be delivered as training providers are unable to carry the costs. Already there has been a national decrease in the delivery of some courses. This project is to assess industry need and develop a defence support training hub that will deliver training nationally. There is a risk that our national defence support industry may not be able to access Australian defence support training impacting Shoalhaven’s defence support capability.

Community Engagement

There has been a range of community consultations each of these projects has been developed over the years.

Financial Implications

The financial implications are outlined in each of the proposal above and are again summarised below.

Woollamia Boat Lift and Shed

Project Cost: $380,900

Grant funding request: $180,900

SCC contribution: $200,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

Greenwell Point Boating Facilities

Project Cost: $1,494,339

Grant funding request: $744,339

SCC contribution: $750,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

Provision of electricity to Huskisson Business Precinct

Project Cost: $550,000

Grant funding request: $275,000

SCC contribution: $50,000 (from Economic Development Reserve and/or streetscape funding)

Endeavour Energy: $225,000

Ulladulla STP Industrial Land subdivision

Project Cost: $4,219,000

Grant funding request: $2,100,000

SCC contribution: $2,219,000 (from Industrial Land Development Reserve)

Defence Support Training Needs Analysis

Project Cost: $100,000

Grant funding request: $50,000

SCC contribution: $25,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

Industry: $25,000 (to be confirmed)

Strategy and Assets Committee – Tuesday 18 July 2017

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SA17.176 Revenue Options Follow Up Report

HPERM Ref: D17/198634

Group: Finance Corporate & Community Services Group

Purpose / Summary

To report back to Council on resolutions from the Extraordinary Council meeting of 1 February 2017 in relation to possible alternate funding options, levy’s and tourist accommodation charges.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council note the information provided in this report.

Options

1. Council adopt the recommendation as stated

Implications: No further action will be undertaken outside the normal operational practice of seeking all possible revenue opportunities.

2. Council can choose to make an alternate recommendation

Implications: The implications will be dependent on the actual resolution made.

Background

At the Extraordinary Council meeting on 1 February 2017 Council made the following resolutions as part of an 11 part resolution about the proposed Special Rate Variation

6 The General Manager report back to Council on how Council could capture any business that is operating from residential premises and re-categorise to business and if there are any legislative hurdles should Council wish to pursue this as an ongoing part of revenue review. This should include the cost for resourcing such a project- this suggestion was put to Council by concerned ratepayers.

7. The General Manager report back if any other Councils apply a levy or any other mechanism to increase rates on those properties that are known to supply accommodation to the tourism industry and are essentially a business- these properties would be those listed by real estate agents and online mechanisms such as Air BnB and Stayz –this suggestion has been raised by concerned business operators.

8. The General Manager also report back on any measures that can be used to essentially pass some of the financial burden of maintaining assets onto the many tourist that come to the Shoalhaven, suggestions that have come through include parking meters for peak tourist times and places and bed taxes. The report should also include any legislative or resourcing issues for such matters.

9. In reporting back could the General Manager please comment on any timing issues that could be foreseen if such mechanisms were to be adopted by Council.

This report provides information in response to these resolutions.

Under Sec 516 Land is to be categorised as residential if it is a parcel of rateable land valued as one assessment and:

(a) its dominant use is for residential accommodation (otherwise than as a hotel, motel, guest-house, backpacker hostel or nursing home or any other form of residential accommodation (not being a boarding house or a lodging house) prescribed by the regulations), (the regulations prescribe that caravan parks and manufactured home estates are not to be categorised as residential and retirement villages, serviced apartments or time-shares are to be categorised as residential) or

(b) in the case of vacant land, it is zoned or otherwise designated for use under an environmental planning instrument (with or without development consent) for residential purposes, or

Under the current LG Act our options are extremely limited. Special rates and sub-categories are options available but staff do not believe Council could apply these to address this issue, due to this type of accommodation often being scattered amongst normal business and residential properties.

Special rates would need to apply to all land, which would benefit from any special rate not just those that are being used as tourist accommodation, that is, all the business or residential properties in the nominated area would be subject to the special rates.

A special rate category (sub-category) for tourist accommodation would also not be possible again due to the location of the tourist accommodation. Sub-categories must either be within a ‘centre of population’ for residential or ‘centre of activity’ for business. All land within that sub-category must be levied the same. Staff do not believe that Council would be able to create a residential sub-category for tourist accommodation using a ‘centre of population’.

From a rating perspective staff do not believe that Council would be able to extract more dollars from tourists.

A tourism levy, as such, would not be possible under rating but perhaps it could be a fee of some sort that could be charged on these types of properties. This would then have to be charged by an invoice being raised by Accounts Receivable. If Council were to go down this path, Council would need to ensure that it had a system in place that would allow the tracking of tourist accommodation properties. Both the commencement of and termination of this type of accommodation being offered would need to be recorded and Council would also need to determine if it would be an annual charge or a seasonal charge depending on the type of tourist accommodation. Staff do not believe that rating systems are designed for this type of data collection.

Special Rates

OLG Council Rating and Revenue Raising Manual

Sec 495 of the Act enables council to make a special rate for or towards meeting the cost of any "works, services, facilities or activities" provided or undertaken, or proposed to be provided or undertaken, by council within the whole or any part of council's area, other than "domestic waste management services".

By virtue of Sec 495(2), the special rate is to be levied on such rateable land in council's area as, in council's "opinion":

• benefits or will benefit from the works, services, facilities or activities; or

• contributes or will contribute to the need for the works, services, facilities or activities; or

• has or will have access to the works, services, facilities or activities.

With respect to local rates, council is required to form a certain "opinion" as a necessary precondition to the making and levying of a special rate. It is the land which will benefit from, contribute to the need for, or have access to the particular works, services, facilities or activities the subject of the rate. Council must define, with some precision, the work, service, facility or activity in question which will benefit, etc., the land.

The opinion must correspond exactly with the "substance" and "effect" of the rate, that is, all land rated must be identical to the land which will benefit from, contribute to the need for, or have access to the particular works, services, facilities or activities the subject of the rate. Thus, the rate must not be levied on any land which will not, in council's reasonable opinion, benefit from, contribute to the need for, or have access to those works, services, facilities or activities. All land which will, in council's reasonable opinion, benefit from, contribute to the need for, or have access to those works, services, facilities or activities must be rated.

Sub-Categories

LG Act – Sec 529 Rate may be the same or different within a category

(1) Before making an ordinary rate, a council may determine a sub-category or sub-categories for one or more categories of rateable land in its area.

(2) A sub-category may be determined:

(a) for the category “farmland”—according to the intensity of land use, the irrigability of the land or

economic factors affecting the land, or

(b) for the category “residential”—according to whether the land is rural residential land or is within a centre of population, or

(d) for the category “business”—according to a centre of activity.

OLG Council Rating and Revenue Raising Manual

It is for council to consider the definition when making decisions about sub-categories for the purpose of residential rating. Nevertheless the following guidelines are provided for councils:

• Separate towns or villages may be regarded as discrete centres of population.

• Wherever contiguous urban development exists the criteria that should be present in order to constitute a centre of population are:

§ that there is a discernible community of interest amongst the residents which differs from those living outside that part of the area; and,

§ that part of the council area is independently serviced by infrastructure which reflects the focus of that part of the area as a centre of population.

• A centre of population should not be a device intended to enable rating variations within an homogeneous suburb or suburbs, or by street, or by any special feature such as proximity to water.

It is clear that sub-categorisation on the basis of centres of population may have limited application within the suburbs of the main urban centres.

Other options

There has been discussion by some Council’s about the introduction of a tourism levy or bed tax. No evidence has been found of any council undertaking this in a targeted manner that simply levies accommodation providers. Some Councils do have tourism levies. These are either across all commercial/business categories or across all ratepayers.

There are a number of opportunities that could be considered to seek additional revenue from the tourists who visit the Shoalhaven. These include:-

· Partnership deals with advertisers such as sign boards at key tourism locations that charge rent to companies like ohhh media

· Paid parking at key destinations; this could see income from the tourist/visitors. Locals would already have their own parking in their homes or Council could have a local free parking permit system. Such a strategy could reduce numbers of visitors.

· Lobby for state / federal governments to add a bed tax to websites, like an additional booking fee on sites like stayz, Airbnb and the other 50 plus booking channels, so that funds raised go back to LG infrastructure costs. EG “local tourism sustainability fee” on checkout per transaction.

· Fee for service;

- Fees for operators to run on public land - like beach use for surf schools

- This could impact how many operators who would want to move or work in the region

In considering this matter Council also need to be mindful of the fact that the tourist inject over $800Million per year into the local economy. It could be argued that every resident in the Shoalhaven benefits either directly or indirectly from the tourist industry. Commercial, industrial and retail providers already pay rates and in some way they are here due to tourism and therefore are contributing to the costs of the city from business they derive directly and indirectly from tourists.

Community Engagement

Consultation has not occurred with the local community in relation to this report.

Policy Implications

There are no policy implications as a result of this report

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications as a result of this report

Strategy and Assets Committee – Tuesday 18 July 2017

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SA17.192 Indian (Common) Myna Bird Program

HPERM Ref: D17/133558

Group: Planning Environment & Development Group

Section: Building & Compliance Services

Purpose / Summary

To provide information to Council in relation to the 'Indian Myna Bird Action Programme' which focuses on the humane control of Indian Myna birds in the Shoalhaven Local Government Area (LGA) through community education and access to Indian Myna bird traps.

This is in response to a Notice of Motion on 26 April 2017 from Councillor Levett requesting a report on ways to establish a Council coordinated, community based Indian Myna bird eradication program.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council note the information contained in the report.

Options

1. That Council note the report for information.

Implications:- No action is recommended at this stage. There are members of the community who are already actively engaged in the trapping and eradication on Myna birds. Council also needs to consider the costs of implementing a program. Council is already in a deficit budget position and implementation will costs $29,000 or more to commence. Council also needs to consider that if this level of funding were available is this program the highest environmental priority to expend such funds.

2. Council upgrade its website to provide the community with sufficient information for them to instigate an Indian Myna bird eradication programme. Council also develop an urban landscape policy to discourage the proliferation of Indian Myna birds.

Implications:- This is the most cost effective response for Council (other than receiving the report for information). There is sufficient information available for the website to be upgraded including webinars, contact details and links to relevant Indian Myna bird sites. The preferred option at this stage would be to set-up the programme in accordance with Option B and provide the ongoing euthanasia centre. In the first year this would cost $29,000.

3. Council provide funds to support a fully developed community based programme and continue to fund this into the future.

Implications: This will be a significant cost to Council and is not the preferred option. The total cost of $69,277 for the first year includes the initial setup plus the total annual ongoing cost ($48,133). The total annual costs will be ongoing and this will increase over time. Whilst addressing this problem within the community with a holistic approach as outlined benefits Council by increasing its profile in the community by providing positive initiatives, the costs may be prohibitive as this time. Council can always revisit such a programme in the future if it desires.

4. Council not approve any of the recommendations

Implications: The community are currently doing their own trapping of Indian Myna birds and this may continue. There are a number of Men’s Shed who make and distribute the traps. There is however, no monitoring of the population in the Shoalhaven area and Council may be criticised for not being more pro-active in this space.

Background

The Indian Myna is native to Southern Asia and was introduced to Australia in the 1860’s to control insects in Melbourne market gardens and later to controls insects in the Queensland cane fields. They have been described by the World Conservation Union as one of the World’s 100 most invasive species. Because of their aggression, intelligence and skill as scavengers, they are now one of the most common birds in cities and towns along the east coast of Australia.

The Canberra Indian Myna Action Group and councils such as Wollongong, Campbelltown and Hawkesbury run similar successful programmes of eradication and these would guide the “Shoalhaven Model”.

The programme aims to:

1) Reduce the breeding, feeding and roosting opportunities of these pests;

2) Survey and record Indian Myna bird numbers and impact to assist with research and programme development,

3) Provide advice on a trapping programme that is acceptable to the community, Council and animal welfare agencies; and

4) Develop an urban landscape policy that will discourage the proliferation of Myna birds through planting of low native shrubs and groundcovers and reducing the extent of open grassed areas.

Possible Components of a Program

1. Survey

Council could consider the benefits of a survey to record the numbers of Indian Myna birds in our area. This will determine the extent of the problem, assist with research and also pinpoint hot spots for Indian Myna bird eradication.

The link below shows the survey undertaken for two years for Wollongong City Council at a cost of $5000.

http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/services/sustainability/volunteerprograms/Documents/Assessing%20the%20Distribution%20and%20Impacts%20of%20Common%20Mynas%20in%20the%20Wollongong%20LGA.pdf

2. Establish a formal programme

a. Website design could be developed to create an Indian Myna bird page on Council’s website. This could include on-line booking if an education component is implemented, uploading statistics and access to mynascan.

The Canberra Indian Myna Group, Wollongong Council and Campbelltown Council are willing to share information from their websites to assist with the development of Shoalhaven’s website. This will be a cost effective programme.

b. Develop an Education Program to inform the public about trapping & euthanasia, animal welfare and the impacts on native flora and fauna.

By providing a holistic approach to the education program Council could value add to the trapping program which benefits the environment and amenity and approaches the Indian Myna bird problem from other angles.

Both Campbelltown and Wollongong City Councils have reported the attendance to their education sessions are decreasing due mainly to the fact they have been running them for some time now. Campbelltown Council is considering developing a webinar to provide the education on-line. This could be explored as part of Council’s programme and be developed in collaboration with other interested councils. The webinar approach would be more cost effective for Council.

Birdlife Shoalhaven has been presenting the “Birds in Backyards” programme to community groups in the Bay and Basin area and are set to cover other parts of the Shoalhaven in the near future. Birdlife Australia are drafting a council engagement strategy for Birds in Backyards to present to Council in an effort to create a holistic approach for this issue. Indian Myna birds could be linked in with this programme.

c. Partnership with Men’s Sheds to ensure there is a trap supply for the public paid for by the public. Traps are already being made at Nowra, Shoalhaven Heads, Sanctuary Point and Sussex Inlet with some men’s sheds reporting good sales. One local men’s shed sells direct on E-Bay. Discussion can be had with men’s sheds to encourage their participation and include in their procedure some guidelines about animal welfare requirements when trapping.

The Wollongong and Berry Men’s Sheds also sell nest boxes which compliments the program to provide habitat for native birds and animals. This could also be explored as part of the programme.

d. Statistics including the number of birds trapped, number of traps sold, number of participants would be helpful.

All programmes report this aspect as being the most problematic component. Ways to encourage the public to submit trapping statistics need to be developed.

e. Policy development in dealing with Indian Myna birds in the urban landscape context is also necessary. This will discourage the proliferation of Indian Myna birds through planting of low native shrubs and groundcovers and reducing the extent of open grassed areas.

5. Euthanasia centres

Council would need to determine locations and staff to operate equipment to euthanase the birds in accordance with animal welfare requirements.

The euthanasia centre is simple and inexpensive to operate. A wooden box is made and the trap is simply placed within the box with a gas hose attached from the gas cylinder. The gas is dispensed for one minute and the birds can be disposed of in the garbage bin.

6. Ongoing Duties – Administration and Other

Support Service Levels

· Respond to enquiries

· Organise gas cylinders

· Raise Purchase Orders

· Maintain & supply information – forms, brochures, etc

· Coordinate bookings, venue and educational materials

· Develop and maintain operating procedures

· Record keeping including signed terms of agreement forms

· Manage trapper list, collate trapping statistics & provide reports

· Liaise with stakeholders including publicity and promotion of workshops

· Liaise with Men’s Sheds about traps, promotion and nest boxes

· Mapping / GIS support to record trapping and roost locations

· Maintain any management plans & databases

· Maintain web page & web based training site

· Keep abreast of legislative requirements, WHS & governance matters

· Coordinate and attend committee meetings (if there is to be a committee)

· Manage volunteers (if there are to be volunteers)

· Consider Council involvement in trapping in CBDs with cooperation from shop owners and in schools during holiday periods (this was undertaken as part of Queanbeyan’s trapping program)

· Grant funding submissions

· Present Education Program to community

Community Engagement

There has been no community consultation at this point. Community engagement would need to be undertaken if Council moved forward with the program to encourage participation in trapping and increasing biodiversity on private land by taking part in the education program and trapping myna birds. This would require a comprehensive approach to advertising, networking and education.

Consideration could be given in the review of the program for 2018/19 whether the formation of a committee to oversee the program and /or recruitment of volunteers would be beneficial.

Policy Implications

The recommended option includes developing an urban landscape policy to discourage the proliferation of Indian Myna birds through planting of low native shrubs and groundcovers and reducing the extent of open grassed areas, where reasonable.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications from the recommendation in this report. Should Council wish to implement a program then costs will need to be considered. These are outlined in the table below. As stated above, Council is already in a deficit position and funding this program is not recommended.

Options C, D and E above are significant costs. These options are not considered to be necessary at this time.

If Council were to proceed with a program at this stage then the preferred option is to set-up the programme in accordance with Option B ($21,144) and then provide the ongoing euthanasia centre at $7,781 per year. In the first year this would cost $28,925. The intention would be to review the program and reconsider the level of involvement in the preparation of the 2018/19 budget.

Risk Implications

If Council chooses to do nothing, members of the community will continue to trap and control Indian Myna birds in their own backyards.

The update of Council website could provide additional information to the community to support their localised management of the Indian Myna bird problem. Whilst it is still heavily reliant on concerned members of the community, the website could provide valuable information to those willing to participate.

Task	Cost Estimate $
Survey /Hydrosurvey	3,000
Aquatic Assessment	4,000
Review of environmental factors	5,000
Geotechnical	5,000
Concept design(s) /consultation	7,000
Total	$ 24,000

Premises	The building, improvements and curtilage on Lots 27, 29, 30 & 31 DP793122 at 1 Mattes Way, Bomaderry
Term	Three (3) years
Option	Three (3) years + Three (3) years
Commencement Date	1 July 2018
Initial Rent	$50,000 plus GST
Percentage of Outgoings	100%
Permitted Use	Provision of education and training services.

Tenderer	Location
Cardno (NSW/ACT) Pty Ltd	St Leonards, NSW
WMAwater Pty Ltd	Sydney, NSW
SMEC Australia Pty Ltd	Wollongong, NSW