Minutes of the Inclusion & Access Advisory Group
Meeting Date: Monday, 21 March 2022
Location: Council Chambers, City Administrative Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
Time: 11.02am
The following members were present:
Chairperson Liza Butler – Chairperson
Clr Patricia White
Clr Evan Christen
Ms Jackie Kay
Mr Bill Deaves (Remotely)
Mr Theo Bagou (Remotely)
Mr Arthur Ball
Ms Annette Pham – arrived 12.40pm
Mr Chris Mitchell
Ms Kylie Knight
Mr Frederick Oberg
Ms Lily Wright
Ms Jennifer Anstiss
Ms Kylieanne Derwent (Remotely)
Others present:
Colin Wood – Manager – Certification and Compliance (Remotely)
Michael Paine – Manager – Community Connections
Carly McWalters – Team Leader – Community Capacity Building (Remotely)
Brooke Aldous – Senior Governance Officer
Hayden Fineran – Community Capacity Builder
Casey Holtom – Social Planner
Clr Butler gave an Acknowledgement to Country followed by and introduction of members.
An Apology was received from Mayor Amanda Findley, Lesley Zandstra
RESOLVED (Frederick Oberg / Chris Mitchell) That the Minutes of the Inclusion & Access Advisory Group held on Monday 15 November 2021 be confirmed. |
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HPERM Ref: D22/48721 |
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Recommendation That the Inclusion & Access Advisory Committee. 1. Accept the minor amendment to the Terms of Reference to: a. Introduce a membership cap of 25 voting memberships, and b. Introduce a member attendance quorum. 2. Support a membership audit to provide summary of attendance quorum for 2021. 3. Support an Expression of Interest to fill identified vacant positions through the audit in line with the updated Terms of Reference. 4. Nominate a member of the Committee to sit on the assessment panel for the proposed new membership appointment recommendations: · Name of IAAG Member nominated to be inserted at the meeting 5. Support a Terms of Reference workshop which will be scheduled after the membership recruitment period is completed to facilitate a full review of the Terms of Reference.
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That Council adopt the recommendation of the Inclusion & Access Advisory Group to: 1. Accept the minor amendment to the Terms of Reference to: a. Introduce a membership cap of 25 voting memberships, and b. Introduce a member attendance quorum. 2. Support a membership audit to provide summary of attendance quorum for 2021. 3. Support an Expression of Interest to fill identified vacant positions through the audit in line with the updated Terms of Reference. 4. Nominate the following members of the Committee to sit on the assessment panel for the proposed new membership appointment recommendations: a. Kylie Knight b. Kylieanne Derwent 5. Support a Terms of Reference workshop which will be scheduled after the membership recruitment period is completed to facilitate a full review of the Terms of Reference.
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HPERM Ref: D22/48676 |
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Council Staff provided an update on the Actions Table, the following comments were made: · IA19.21 – Council staff along with Clr White and been working with the owner to submit a Development Application for Car Parking space, The Owner has not come to the party regarding the request. Clr White advised that she will continue to work with Lee Carmichael to attempt to get the owner to change his mind regarding the car parking. The Action to remain open until the next update. · IA20.14 – Recommended to remove from the action table. · IA21.3 – Recommended to remove from the action table. · IA21.4 – This matter to remain open. It was suggested that both sides of the footpath be investigated and the installation of signs advising which footpath is usable for accessibility. Note: New Action Item, See IA22.7 · IA21.7 – Action to remain open. Councillors will receive a briefing on 5 May 2022 regarding the DIAP. A suggestion was made that Council utilise the funding from the parking fines to fund extra DIAP Actions. New Action Item See IA22.8 · IA21.9 – This matter to remain open. · IA21.11 – This matter to remain open. · IA21.14 – This matter to remain open. The Group held a discussion in relation to how the Coastal Management Program can complement the actions within the DIAP, it was noted that deadline for adoption of the DIAP is end of Financial Year. Concerns were raised regarding the time frame between information being provided and the action being completed. It was requested that the report be submitted to the next meeting. New Action Item See IA22.9. Note: Annette Pham arrived at 12.40pm during discussion on this item.
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Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That the Inclusion & Access Advisory Group: 1. Receive the Update on Actions report for information. 2. Acknowledge the following actions as completed and be removed from the action table: a. IA20.14 - Additional Item - Consider Annual Disability Awareness Training Program for Councillors and Staff b. IA21.11 - Accessible Parking - Berry / Milton & Other Showgrounds - Public Venues - Disability Inclusion Action Plan c. IA21.3 - Additional Item - Investigate opportunity for targeted employment for people with disabilities d. IA21.4 - Additional Item - Footpath & Kerb Ramp Repairs - Nowra - Scenic Dr / Hyam St / Bridge Rd
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That the Inclusion & Access Advisory Group: 1. Receive the Update on Actions report for information. 2. Acknowledge the following actions as completed and be removed from the action table: a. IA20.14 - Additional Item - Consider Annual Disability Awareness Training Program for Councillors and Staff b. IA21.11 - Accessible Parking - Berry / Milton & Other Showgrounds - Public Venues - Disability Inclusion Action Plan c. IA21.3 - Additional Item - Investigate opportunity for targeted employment for people with disabilities
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The Chairperson adjourned the meeting to allow for a break at 1.01pm.
The Meeting reconvened the time being 1.13pm.
The following members were present:
Chairperson Liza Butler – Chairperson
Clr Patricia White
Clr Evan Christen
Ms Jackie Kay
Mr Bill Deaves (Remotely)
Mr Theo Bagou (Remotely)
Mr Arthur Ball
Ms Annette Pham
Mr Chris Mitchell
Ms Kylie Knight
Mr Frederick Oberg
Ms Lily Wright
Ms Jennifer Anstiss
Ms Kylieanne Derwent (Remotely)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Note:
Staff confirmed that the further planning workshop will be rescheduled, following the calling for Expression of Interests for Membership and following the new members being appointed. It is envisioned to review the Committees Terms of Reference at the future Planning Workshop.
There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 1.59pm.
Chairperson Liza Butler
CHAIRPERSON