Inclusion & Access Advisory Group
Meeting Date: Monday, 05 August, 2019
Location: Osprey Training Room, Level 1, City Administrative Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
Time: 11.00am
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Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Confirmation of Minutes
· Inclusion & Access Advisory Group - 6 May 2019....................................................... 1
3. Declarations of Interest
4. Presentations
IA19.26........ Information - Discussion - PAMP (Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan)
Staff attending to provide information in response to the request from the Group in the resolution of Item IA9.24 at the meeting held on 6 May 2019.
IA19.27........ Boongaree - Wayfinding Signage and Braille Trail to Boongaree from Berry Train Station, downtown and within the park. Working group required to ensure adequate delivery of inclusive signage.
5. Reports
IA19.28........ Update on Actions - August 2019................................................................. 6
IA19.29........ Beach Wheelchair - Usage, Maintenance and Signage.............................. 14
6. General Business
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Membership
Clr Patricia White – Chairperson
Clr Mitchell Pakes – Alternate Chairperson
All other Councillors as observers
Chief Executive Officer or nominee
Ms Ann Sudmalis MP (or nominee Mr Gregory Coulthart)
Ms Jackie Kay AM
Mr Bill Deaves
Mr Neville Foord
Ms Andrea Wallace
Mr Theo Bagou
Mr Arthur Ball
Ms Nola Stephens
Ms Annette Pham
Mr Stephen Taylor
Mr Chris Mitchell
Ms Kylie Knight
Ms Leonie Dippel
Mr Alex Collins
Ms Jodie Hoger
Ms Mel Gorman
Mr Murray Hair
Ms Deb McKenzie
Ms Grace Kennedy
Mr Paul Snudden / Ms Sara Willan-Payne
Quorum – Five (5)
Purpose
To inform, educate and advise Shoalhaven City Council, its staff and residents on accessibility and inclusion with the purpose of creating accessible and inclusive community infrastructure by:
· Actively engaging with Council on policies,
· Inputting on submissions and relevant legislation affecting accessibility and inclusion
· Being a conduit for information and communication between community and Council,
· Raising awareness in the Council, with its staff and in the community around inclusion and accessibility issues
Minutes of the Inclusion & Access Advisory Group
Meeting Date: Monday, 6 May 2019
Location: Osprey Training Room, Level 1, City Administrative Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
Time: 11.00am
The following members were present:
Clr Patricia White – Chairperson
Mr Arthur Ball
Ms Annette Pham
Mr Bill Deaves
Ms Kylie Knight
Mr Theo Bagou
Ms Nola Stephens
Ms Jackie Kay
Mr Chris Mitchell
Others present
Catherine Campbell – Senior Community Development Officer
Hayden Fineran – Community Development Officer
Garon Irwin – Manager Building and Compliance
Theo Prakash – Transport Engineer
Scott Wells – Principal Traffic Engineer
Janaya Hennessy – Community Development Cadet (Aboriginal)
Apologies / Leave of Absence |
Apologies were received from Clr Digiglio, Clr Findley, Jodie Hoger and Tom Dimec.
Confirmation of the Minutes |
RESOLVED (Jackie Kay / Arthur Ball)
That the Minutes of the Inclusion & Access Advisory Group held on Monday 18 February 2019 be confirmed. CARRIED
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Declarations of Interest |
Nil
Presentations
IA19.22 National Disability Strategy - Federal Government Review |
HPERM Ref: D19/144598 |
Donna-Corbyn - Community Development Officer addressed the meeting to advise that the Federal Government is reviewing the National Disability Strategy. The Federal Government is currently seeking comments regarding the Strategy. Members of the public have been invited to workshops that are being held in each capital city and a number of other locations, the closest of which is being held in Campbelltown. The link to the National Disability Strategy which includes easy to read documents and information relating to the Workshops is below: https://engage.dss.gov.au/a-new-national-disability-strategy-for-beyond-2020/ Members felt that it is important for the Shoalhaven to have a voice at these Workshops.
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RECOMMENDATION (Kylie Knight / Nola Stephens) That: 1. The Inclusion and Access Advisory Group (IAAG) recommend that Council authorise the Travel and associated costs for a Council Staff member, members of the IAAG and available Councillors to attend the National Disability Strategy Workshop at Campbelltown. 2. Council include the information relating to the National Disability Strategy Review on Council’s Website and Facebook Page and also distribute the information through the Community Development Networks. CARRIED
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IA19.17 Presentation - Pathway - Kings Point to Princes Highway |
HPERM Ref: D19/76924 |
Allan Haynes addressed the meeting and provided members with an overview of issues relating to the Foot/Cycle path between Kings Point and the Princes Highway. It was noted during the presentation that there isn’t a safe space or path for residents to travel on from Kings Point to the Princes Highway. Theo Bagou advised that there are the same scenarios at Matron Porter Drive. Scott Wells – Principal Traffic Engineer responded and advised that Council is currently working through a prioritised list of Works for footpath improvements and that later in the year a revised list will be submitted to Council for consideration. A temporary bandaid solution was requested. Clr White suggested to build under the powerlines easement. Clr White also noted that Council has a Community Pathways Program like the path between Bawley Point and Kiaola.
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Reports
IA19.18 Update - Representation on Tourism Working Groups - Inclusion and Access Group |
HPERM Ref: D19/82646 |
Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group receive the report for information and; 1. Advise which groups they would like to have a representative, and 2. Confirm the nominated representatives on the STAG working group/s: a. Strategy and Planning (insert name) b. Industry Development (insert name) c. Product Development (insert name)
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RESOLVED (Annette Pham / Kylie Knight) That the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group receive the report for information and; 1. Advise which groups they would like to have a representative, and 2. Confirm the nominated representatives on the STAG working group/s: a. Strategy and Planning Annette Pham b. Industry Development Kylie Knight c. Product Development Annette Pham 3. Jackie Kay be provided with all information and documentation from all Working Groups. CARRIED
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IA19.19 Update on Actions - April 2019 |
HPERM Ref: D19/127125 |
The members discussed the Action Table, attached to the Minutes. |
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group receive the Update on Actions report for information.
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RESOLVED (Bill Deaves / Arthur Ball) That the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group receive the Update on Actions report for information. CARRIED
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IA19.20 Investigation into accessibility to buses |
HPERM Ref: D19/93908 |
Bill Deaves advised that to book a ticket to travel to Wollongong on Premier (Nowra Coaches) they require 3 days advanced notice for people with accessibility. Jackie Kay advised that they may require advanced notice to shuffle the accessible bus to the right location.
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That the investigation report on accessibility to buses be received.
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RESOLVED (Bill Deaves / Arthur Ball) That: 1. The investigation report on accessibility to buses be received for information. 2. Council and the IAAG write to Premier (Nowra Coaches) seeking feedback on the requirement for advanced bookings. CARRIED
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IA19.21 Ulladulla Subway and Services NSW accessible parking investigation |
HPERM Ref: D19/102914 |
Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That the report on the Ulladulla Subway and Services NSW accessible parking investigation be received for information.
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RECOMMENDATION(Clr White / Kylie Knight) That: 1. The report on the Ulladulla Subway and Services NSW accessible parking investigation be received for information. 2. Council write a letter the State Government (Service NSW, who are the tenants) advising that the ramp does not meet the standard and that Council is seeking their assistance to provide a disabled car park in front of the Service NSW noting that Council has approved for the access space to be provided at the front of Service NSW however the Landlord has refused. CARRIED
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GENERAL BUSINESS
IA19.23 Additional Item - Medium Density - Submission |
Jackie Kay raised concerns regarding the item that will be submitted to the Development and Environment Committee meeting about Medium and Low Density.
Jackie tabled some information that may be included in a submission from individuals and/or the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group.
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RESOLVED (Jackie Kay / Chris Mitchell) That members of the IAAG work with Council staff to form a Submission and then hold and E-Meeting for the Group to adopt and then register the submission for the Low Density public exhibition. CARRIED
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IA19.24 Additional Item - Footpath issues - PAMP - Invitation Gareth Ward |
Kylie Knight raised concerns about the footpath near the pool on Scenic Drive. Photos of the area were tabled for members information.
Kylie suggested that Council establish a policy for pedestrians and/or footpaths that highlights accessibility.
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RESOLVED (Kylie Knight / Jackie Kay) That: 1. The Hon Gareth Ward be invited to a future meeting of the IAAG to discuss access funding options to address issues that are of concern in the Shoalhaven LGA. 2. Council staff be invited to the next meeting to provide information and talk about the PAMP 3. A copy of the PAMP be circulated to members of the IAAG prior to the next meeting. 4. Staff provide the link and information in relation to Snap Send Solve. CARRIED
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IA19.25 Additional Item - Access to Council Owned Property - Sub-Committee |
This matter was raised from the Actions Table and raised at the 2018 December meeting.
It was noted that staff would need to facilitate the Sub-Committee.
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RESOLVED (By consent) That the Sub-Committee meet prior to the next meeting and submit a report. CARRIED
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There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 1.03pm.
Clr Patricia White
CHAIRPERSON
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IA19.28 Update on Actions - August 2019
HPERM Ref: D19/199070
Group: Finance Corporate & Community Services Group
Section: Recreation Community & Culture
Attachments: 1. IAAC Action Table August Meeting ⇩
Purpose / Summary
To provide the committee with a progress report regarding actions and resolutions that have been made at previous meetings of the Shoalhaven Inclusion and Access Committee
Options
1. Adopt the recommendation as above.
Implications: The Inclusion and Access Advisory Group is updated about progress of actions and recommendations made at previous meetings of the Committee.
2. Request more information.
Implications: Members of the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group will be provided additional detail as requested.
Background
This report is to update the Access and Advisory Committee on the actions and resolutions of Council from previous reports. It is important that the members of the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group are kept informed about progress towards the completion of actions and projects. This report provides a structured approach to facilitate this information exchange.
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IA19.29 Beach Wheelchair - Usage, Maintenance and Signage
HPERM Ref: D19/214749
Group: Finance Corporate & Community Services Group
Section: Recreation Community & Culture
Attachments: 1. Beach Wheelchair Draft Signage ⇩
Purpose / Summary
To provide the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group an update on Beach Wheelchair maintenance and usage rates within the Shoalhaven over the past 12 months and to update the committee on MIN 18.707 regarding signage for beach wheelchairs.
Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group accept this report for information.
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Options
1. That the report be received for information
Implications: This will ensure the Access and Advisory Committee are kept up to date on issues in relation to Beach Wheelchairs.
2. The committee request more information.
Implications: Unknown.
Background
At the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee meeting held February 18th 2019, the following was resolved (IA19.9)
1. Staff investigate the statistics of usage and maintenance of the Beach Wheelchairs and report back to the Group.
2. This matter be added to the Action Table
Shoalhaven City Council applied, and was successful, for a grant through the NSW Department of Family and Community Services FundAbility program administered by Northcott for the purchase of all terrain beach wheelchairs in 2017.
The purchase of ten beach wheelchairs, both child and adult size, where placed at strategically safe locations throughout the Shoalhaven.
The beach wheelchairs are available free of charge through:
§ Shoalhaven Heads Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
§ Culburra Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
§ Sussex Inlet Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
§ Mollymook Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
§ Huskisson Beach Holiday Haven Park
§ Lake Tabourie Holiday Haven Park
§ Palm Beach Greville’s Corner Store.
Update on Usage
Shoalhaven City Council contacted the seven ‘safe location providers’ throughout the Shoalhaven via phone and email to enquire about usage and maintenance rates of the ten Beach wheelchairs over the past 12-month period. Below is the table outlining the responses to date.
Location |
Usage past 12 months |
Maintenance |
Shoalhaven Heads |
7 uses |
Minor maintenance after use, includes washing and checking of tyre pressures. |
Culburra Beach Surf Lifesaving Club |
Council has been unable to obtain information from The Culburra Beach Surf Lifesaving Club at the time of writing this report. |
Unknown |
Susses Inlet Beach Surf Lifesaving Club |
9-10 uses |
Minor maintenance, includes washing and checking of tyre pressures. |
Mollymook Beach Surf Lifesaving Club |
8 uses |
Minor maintenance, includes washing. |
Huskisson Beach Holiday Haven Park |
Park Manager (who is new) said it hasn’t been used in the last 6 months, although this is to be expected over the cooler months. |
Nil |
Lake Tabourie Holiday Haven Park |
10 uses
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Minor maintenance after use, includes washing and checking of tyre pressures. |
Palm Beach Greville's Corner |
Council has been unable to obtain information from the Palm Beach Greville’s Corner Store at the time of writing this report. |
Unknown |
Update on Signage
At the Strategy and Asset Committee meeting held September 18th 2018 the following was resolved (IA18.13)
1. The report regarding Beach Wheelchair Access be received for information;
2. Council install signage at each of the Beach Wheelchair Access locations advising that wheelchairs are available and with contact details for hire.
Shoalhaven City Council have developed draft signage to promote beach wheelchair locations throughout the Shoalhaven, see attachment 1 for the current draft. Once the signs have been finalised, they will be displayed at locations where beach wheelchairs can be accessed. Signage is anticipated to be installed in time for the 2019 beach season (start of spring 2019).
Financial Implications
The costing for the signage has been quoted at $695.75 including GST, this will be expended from within existing operational budgets.