Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting

Meeting Date:     Tuesday, 19 December 2017

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

Time:                   5.07pm

The following members were present:

Clr Amanda Findley - Chairperson

Clr Joanna Gash

Clr John Wells

Clr Patricia White

Clr Kaye Gartner

Clr Nina Cheyne

Clr Annette Alldrick

Clr John Levett

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Mark Kitchener

Clr Bob Proudfoot

Prior to the Commencement of the Meeting

Shoalhaven Pipes and Drums provided a presentation and thanked the Council for their donation towards their feather bonnets purchased with the Councils donation.

The Mayor was presented a framed photo of the Shoalhaven Pipes and Drums Band at Bundanoon.

Ian Borrowdale is retiring from the position of Local Controller in the State Emergency Services and was presented a small token of appreciation on behalf of the Council and he was thanked for his contribution. Ian Borrowdale will be taking up the role of the Regional Cadet Coordinator. Many of the Councillors individually thanked Ian for his work with the SES.

The meeting was opened by an Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians by the Chairperson, followed with a Prayer by Pastor Trevor Aspin – City Church Nowra and the playing of the Australian National Anthem.

Apologies / Leave of Absence

A request for leave was previously granted for Clr Guile for this meeting.

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN17.1065

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday 28 November 2017 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Declarations of Interest

Nil

Mayoral Minute

MM17.25    Mayoral Minute - Congratulations Tyler Wright	HPERM Ref: D17/414002
Recommendation That Council receive the report for information.
RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Pakes) MIN17.1066 That Council receive the report - Congratulations Tyler Wright for information. CARRIED

MM17.26    Mayoral Minute - Bushcare Regenerator Employees	HPERM Ref: D17/424692
Recommendation That General Manager from the quarterly budget review add $50,000 to the Bushcare Budget to retain the services of the Bushcare Regenerator Employees (Aboriginal) (30 weeks x 3 Days x 2 Persons).
RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.1067 That 1. General Manager from the quarterly budget review add $50,000 to the Bushcare Budget to retain the services of the Bushcare Regenerator Employees (Aboriginal) (30 weeks x 3 Days x 2 Persons). 2. Council broaden their scope of grant applications to target possible funding for Aboriginal people. 3. General Manager  consider making these permanent positions and including this in the 2018/2019 budget CARRIED

Deputations and Presentations

Mr Clyde Poulton and Mr Karl Poulton addressed the Council in relation to CL17.346 Shoalhaven Heads Surf Club - response to notice of motion

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Pakes) MIN17.1068

That the following items be brought forward for consideration:

· CL17.346 – Shoalhaven Heads Surf Club – response to notice of motion

CARRIED

Introduction of Items as Matters of Urgency

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Gash) MIN17.1069

That the following addendum report be introduced as matters of urgency:

1.       CL17.346 Shoalhaven Heads Surf Club - response to notice of motion

CARRIED

The Chairperson ruled the matters as ones of urgency as they relate to urgent business of Council and allowed its introduction.

CL17.346   Shoalhaven Heads Surf Club - response to notice of motion	HPERM Ref: D17/421497
Recommendation Submitted for Council’s consideration.
RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Gash) MIN17.1070 That Council 1. Undertake urgent dune reshaping in front of Shoalhaven Heads Surf Club lowering the dunes up to 2 meters and relocating 700 cubic meters of sand 2. Prepare a dune management plan for the immediate area surrounding the surf club including the car park to enhance public safety and environmental appreciation of this location 3. That the Member of Kiama, Gareth Ward MP, be briefed on the matter and if necessary obtain his support and other government agencies in the development of the Dune Management Plan. For:             Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Gartner, Clr Alldrick, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr Cheyne and Clr Levett CARRIED

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

CL17.328   Notice of Motion - Lessons for the Shoalhaven from the Californian Bushfires	HPERM Ref: D17/414320
Recommendation That with the Californian bushfires in mind, Council receive an evaluation report detailing the lessons that can learnt from such a catastrophic event. The Report would need to include, but not be restricted to the following: 1.    That impact of global warming and climate change: 2.    The possible dangers of creating urban forests: 3.    The danger areas in the Shoalhaven 4.    The identification of suitable “fire resistant” vegetation; and 5.    Ways of encouraging input from local and suitably qualified experts within the Shoalhaven community.
RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Pakes) MIN17.1071 That with the Californian bushfires in mind, Council receive an evaluation report detailing the lessons that can learnt from such a catastrophic event. The Report would need to include, but not be restricted to the following: 1.    That impact of global warming and climate change: 2.    The possible dangers of creating urban forests: 3.    The danger areas in the Shoalhaven 4.    The identification of suitable “fire resistant” vegetation; and 5.    Ways of encouraging input from local and suitably qualified experts within the Shoalhaven community. 6.    Write to Rural Fire Service District Manager, Mark Williams, and request he brief the Councillors on his experience. CARRIED

CL17.329   Notice of Motion - Review of the Bomaderry Sporting Precinct Masterplan	HPERM Ref: D17/416452
Recommendation That 1.    Council undertake a review of the Bomaderry sporting precinct masterplan in early 2018. 2.    Council focus their review on the aquatic centre and the reasons not to replace the 50-metre outdoor pool. 3.    Staff report to council on the costs to build a 50-metre indoor pool instead of a 25-metre indoor pool.
RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Wells) MIN17.1072 That 1.    Council undertake a detailed briefing of the Bomaderry sporting precinct masterplan in early 2018. 2.    Council staff focus the briefing on the aquatic centre and the reasons not to replace the 50-metre outdoor pool. 3.    Staff report to council on the costs to build a 50-metre indoor pool instead of a 25-metre indoor pool. CARRIED

CL17.330   Notice of Motion - Shoalhaven Heads New Years Eve Fireworks	HPERM Ref: D17/417339
Recommendation That Council donate $5000 for fireworks at Shoalhaven Heads.
RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Pakes) MIN17.1073 That 1. Council donate $5000 for fireworks at Shoalhaven Heads 2. The $5000 be voted from the unallocated donations budget 3. The unallocated donations budget be adjusted at the next quarterly budget review Note: Clr Kitchener left the meeting, the time being 6.59pm. For:             Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Alldrick, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr Findley, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne and Clr Levett CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Gash / Clr Gartner) MIN17.1074

That the matters of the following items be brought forward for consideration:

· SA17.312 – Acquisition 333 Illaroo Road North Nowra

· CL17.340 – Shoalhaven River Festival

· Confidential Item – CSA17.17 Acquisition 333 Illaroo Road North Nowra

CARRIED

Note: Clr Kitchener returned to the meeting, the time being 7.01pm.

SA17.312   Acquisition 333 Illaroo Road North Nowra	HPERM Ref: D17/397823
Recommendation That Council in accordance with Section 10A(2) (c) of the Local Government Act 1993, consider a separate confidential report on this matter.
RESOLVED (Clr Cheyne / Clr Alldrick) MIN17.1075 That Council in accordance with Section 10A(2) (c) of the Local Government Act 1993, consider a separate confidential report on this matter. CARRIED

CL17.340   Shoalhaven River Festival	HPERM Ref: D17/404842
Recommendation That Council 1.    Note the report on the 2017 Shoalhaven River Festival 2.    Thank all the volunteers involved in running another very successful event 3.    Council vote an additional $15,500 in the December budget review to cover the events budget over runs 4.    That Lynn Locke and Chance Hanlon be thanked for their commitment and work in assisting in growing the Shoalhaven River Festival since its inception.
Motion (Clr Gash / Clr Pakes) That Council 1.    Note the report on the 2017 Shoalhaven River Festival 2.    Thank all the volunteers involved in running another very successful event 3.    Council vote an additional $15,500 in the December budget review to cover the events budget over runs 4.    That Lynn Locke and Chance Hanlon be thanked for their commitment and work in assisting in growing the Shoalhaven River Festival since its inception..
Amendment (Clr Levett / Clr Gartner) That Council 1.    Note the report on the 2017 Shoalhaven River Festival 2.    Thank all the volunteers involved in running another very successful event 3.    Allocate $15,500 out of the Economic Strategic Fund in the December budget review to cover the events budget over runs 4.    That Lynn Locke and Chance Hanlon be thanked for their commitment and work in assisting in growing the Shoalhaven River Festival since its inception. For:             Clr Findley, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick and Clr Levett Against:    Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot lost
RESOLVED (MOTION) (Clr Gash / Clr Pakes) MIN17.1076 That Council 1.    Note the report on the 2017 Shoalhaven River Festival 2.    Thank all the volunteers involved in running another very successful event 3.    Council vote an additional $15,500 in the December budget review to cover the events budget over runs 4.    That Lynn Locke and Chance Hanlon be thanked for their commitment and work in assisting in growing the Shoalhaven River Festival since its inception. For:             Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr Kitchener CARRIED

Confidential Reports

Pursuant to Section 10A(4) the public were invited to make representation to the meeting before any part of the meeting is closed, as to whether that part of the meeting should be closed.

No members of the public made representations.

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Wells) MIN17.1077

That the press and public be excluded from the Meeting, pursuant to section 10A(1)(a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, to consider the following items of a confidential nature.

CSA17.17       Acquisition 333 Illaroo Road North Nowra

Local Government Act - Section 10A(2)(c) - Information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

There is a public interest consideration against disclosure of information as disclosure of the information could reasonably be expected to reveal commercial-in-confidence provisions of a contract, diminish the competitive commercial value of any information to any person and/or prejudice any person’s legitimate business, commercial, professional or financial interests.

CARRIED

The meeting moved into confidential the time being 7.18pm.

The meeting moved into open session, the time being 7.21pm.

Report from confidential session

The following resolutions of the meeting, whilst closed to the public, were made public.

CSA17.17  Acquisition 333 Illaroo Road North Nowra	HPERM Ref: D17/388898
RESOLVED MIN17.1078C 6.    The recommendation remain confidential in accordance with Section 10(a)(2) (c) of the Local Government Act until all transactions have been settled. CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Adjournment of Meeting

RESOLVED (Clr Gash / Clr Findley) MIN17.1079

That the meeting be adjourned the time being 7.22pm.

CARRIED

Note: The meeting adjourned, the time being 7.22pm.

Note: The meeting reconvened, the time being 7.36pm

When the following members were present:

Clr Amanda Findley - Chairperson

Clr Joanna Gash

Clr John Wells

Clr Patricia White

Clr Kaye Gartner

Clr Nina Cheyne

Clr Annette Alldrick

Clr John Levett

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Mark Kitchener

Clr Bob Proudfoot

Report of the Strategy & Assets Committee - 12 December 2017

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

SA17.308   Proposed Lease - 39 Holloway Road, Nowra - Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

HPERM Ref: D17/375143

RESOLVED* (Clr Pakes / Clr Gash) MIN17.1080 That Council: 1.    Enter into a lease agreement in accordance with Council’s Occupation of Council Owned and Managed Land Policy (POL16/150) with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District for the use and occupation of 39 Holloway Road, Nowra for a term of five (5) years at a commencing rental of $13,850.00 per annum plus GST; 2.    List the subsidies applied of $18,572 plus GST, as assessed using the Rental Assessment Framework with annual CPI increases as a recognised donation in Council’s Annual Report each year for the term of the lease agreement; 3.    Authorise the General Manager to finalise the lease terms that may not yet be determined and to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution. CARRIED

SA17.309   Proposed Licence from Crown Lands - Admiralty Cr, Huskisson Jetty	HPERM Ref: D17/386961
Recommendation That Council: 1.    Enter into a licence agreement with the Department of Industry – Lands & Forestry for the Admiralty Cr, Huskisson jetty, for an indefinite term with an initial annual rent of $524.70 (Including GST) with annual CPI increases and a market review period at 3 years; 2.    Authorise the General Manager to sign all documentation required to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Common Seal of the Council of Shoalhaven to all documentation required to be sealed.
RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Wells) MIN17.1081 That Council: 1.    Enter into a licence agreement with the Department of Industry – Lands & Forestry for the Admiralty Cr, Huskisson jetty, for an indefinite term with an initial annual rent of $524.70 (Including GST) with annual CPI increases and a market review period at 3 years; 2.    Authorise the General Manager to sign all documentation required to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Common Seal of the Council of Shoalhaven to all documentation required to be sealed. CARRIED

SA17.310   Right of Carriage Way - Closed Section of North Street, Berry

HPERM Ref: D17/389070

RESOLVED* (Clr Pakes / Clr Gash) MIN17.1082 That Council: 1.    Approve the creation of a right of carriage way over proposed Lot 1 being the section of North Street, Berry to be closed in accordance with MIN17.143 to benefit Lot 202 DP1115404; 2.    Authorise the General Manager to sign all documentation 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. CARRIED

SA17.311   Acquisition of Part Lot 2 DP1170503 - 124 Princes Highway, South Nowra

HPERM Ref: D17/395531

RESOLVED* (Clr Pakes / Clr Gash) MIN17.1083 That Council: 1.    Acquire part of Lot 2 DP1170503 at South Nowra consisting of 582.4m^2for the agreed sum of $52,000 exc GST and pay reasonable costs incurred by the owner as a result of this acquisition in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms) Compensation Act (1991); 2.    Funds to cover the cost of this acquisition be voted from S94 Project 01ROAD2143 ($21,375.88) with the balance of $35,000 voted from the Strategic Property Reserve; 3.    The Strategic Property Reserve be reimbursed by future Section 94 contributions from Project 01ROAD2143; 4.    Dedicate the acquired land as road pursuant to S10 of the Roads Act 1993; 5.    Affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documentation requiring the Seal to be affixed, otherwise the General Manager be given delegated authority to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution. CARRIED

SA17.312   Acquisition 333 Illaroo Road North Nowra	HPERM Ref: D17/397823
Item dealt with earlier/later in the meeting see MIN17.1075.

SA17.317   Acquisition and sale of land at Huskisson

HPERM Ref: D17/371168

RESOLVED* (Clr Pakes / Clr Gash) MIN17.1084 That Council resolve to: 1.    Acquire part of Lot 100 DP1222232 at Huskisson, shown highlighted yellow on the attached draft survey plan, for an amount of $19,500 plus GST. 2.    Sell part of Lot 5 DP544758 at Huskisson, shown highlighted blue on the attached draft survey plan, for an amount of $2,500 plus GST. 3.    Reimburse the owner’s reasonable legal costs in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, from Council’s Sewer Fund. Proceeds from the sale of the Council land are to be paid to that fund to partially offset the acquisition costs. 4.    Classify the acquired land as Operational land in accordance with Section 31(2) of the Local Government Act. 5.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed. CARRIED

SA17.318   Payment of Dividend from Shoalhaven Water 2016-17	HPERM Ref: D17/389075
RESOLVED* (Clr Pakes / Clr Gash) MIN17.1085 That Council determines that “substantial compliance” of the criteria in the Best Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines has been achieved and a dividend will be paid from the water fund to the general fund for the 2016/2017 budget year. CARRIED

Report of the Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee - 20 November 2017

SAA17.41  Applications for Membership - Chris Mitchell and Kylie Knight	HPERM Ref: D17/280938
Recommendation That: 1.    Mr Chris Mitchell and Ms Kylie Knight be appointed as community members on the Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee. 2.    Mr Mitchell and Ms Knight be notified of their appointments and be invited to all future meetings.
RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Cheyne) MIN17.1086 That 1.    Mr Chris Mitchell and Ms Kylie Knight be appointed as community members on the Shoalhaven Access Advisory Committee. 2.    Mr Mitchell and Ms Knight be notified of their appointments and be invited to all future meetings. CARRIED

Report of the Shoalhaven Heads Estuary Taskforce - 20 November 2017

SH17.7       Shoalhaven Heads Estuary Task Force recommendations - report on financial and resourcing implications	HPERM Ref: D17/262657
Recommendation That Council 1.    Receive the report on financial and resource implications of the Shoalhaven Heads Estuary Taskforce recommended objectives for information; and 2.    Continue to work with the Shoalhaven Heads community to develop River Road Foreshore Precinct to address coastal erosion, as per the options identified in the Draft NSW Water Research Laboratory Assessment of Coastal Management Options. 3.    Seek certification of its Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) and develop a Coastal Management Program (CMP) based on current data, not only historical data.
RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot) MIN17.1087 That Council 1.    Receive the report on financial and resource implications of the Shoalhaven Heads Estuary Taskforce recommended objectives for information; and 2.    Continue to work with the Shoalhaven Heads community to develop River Road Foreshore Precinct to address coastal erosion, as per the options identified in the Draft NSW Water Research Laboratory Assessment of Coastal Management Options. 3.    Seek certification of its Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) and develop a Coastal Management Program (CMP) based on current data, not only historical data. CARRIED

Report of the Shoalhaven Natural Resources & Floodplain Management Committee - 23 November 2017

SN17.23     Currarong Coastal Erosion Remediation Detailed Design Progress Report November 2017	HPERM Ref: D17/361283
Recommendation That Council: 1.    Undertake detailed design, review of environmental factors (REF) and seek necessary permits and approvals for the Currarong Coastal Erosion Remediation project; and 2.    Include community and government agency consultation during the detailed design and REF process; and 3.    Place the final detailed design and REF on public exhibition and report back to Council the outcome of the exhibition; and 4.    Once necessary permits and approvals are obtained and Council has resolved to commence construction, complete the erosion remediation project construction including design amendments for the western beach access mound. 5.    Should the necessary permits and approvals be obtained, construct a temporary access (Warrain Crescent Beach Access Ramp Plan, Drawing #PA1506/MA/1021, Royal HaskoningDHV) at Warrain Crescent, as soon as possible whilst continuing with the detailed design process for the remediation project.
RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Pakes) MIN17.1088 That Council: 1.    Undertake detailed design, review of environmental factors (REF) and seek necessary permits and approvals for the Currarong Coastal Erosion Remediation project; and 2.    Include community and government agency consultation during the detailed design and REF process; and 3.    Place the final detailed design and REF on public exhibition and report back to Council the outcome of the exhibition; and 4.    Once necessary permits and approvals are obtained and Council has resolved to commence construction, complete the erosion remediation project construction including design amendments for the western beach access mound. 5.    Should the necessary permits and approvals be obtained, construct a temporary access (Warrain Crescent Beach Access Ramp Plan, Drawing #PA1506/MA/1021, Royal HaskoningDHV) at Warrain Crescent, as soon as possible whilst continuing with the detailed design process for the remediation project. CARRIED

Report of the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven - 27 November 2017

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

HT17.4       Homelessness Policy

HPERM Ref: D17/355431

RESOLVED*  (Clr Alldrick / Clr Proudfoot) MIN17.1089 That: 1.    Council endorse the Draft Homelessness Policy (Attachment 1) with the following amendment: a.    Remove part 6 2.    Place the Draft Homelessness Policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days 3.    If no further submissions are the received the policy be adopted and if submissions are received a further report be presented to Council after the public exhibition of the Draft Homelessness Policy CARRIED

HT17.5       Frankston Council - Homelessness in Australia	HPERM Ref: D17/387514
RESOLVED* (Clr Alldrick / Clr Proudfoot) MIN17.1090 That Council write to the State Government and Federal Governments to lobby for more funding to address Homelessness. CARRIED

Report of the Shoalhaven Arts Board - 7 December 2017

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

AB17.23     Draft Shoalhaven Libraries Strategic Plan 2017 - 2021	HPERM Ref: D17/324683
Recommendation That: 1.    Council place the Draft Shoalhaven Libraries Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days 2.    If no significant adverse comments are received at the close of the public exhibition period, the Draft Shoalhaven Libraries Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 be deemed adopted.
RESOLVED* (Clr Wells / Clr Gartner) MIN17.1091 That AB17.23 Draft Shoalhaven Libraries Strategic Plan 2017 – 2021 be deferred to Ordinary Meeting 30 January 2018 to allow for the attachment to be corrected. Note: Clr Wells left the meeting prior to the vote. For:             Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr White, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Kitchener CARRIED

Clr Gartner raised a Point of Order against Clr Watson.  The Mayor ruled a Point of Order and asked Clr Watson to withdraw his comment regarding, casting dispersion on a political party making attack on the economic development budget. Clr Watson refused to withdraw the comment.

AB17.25     Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Additional Resources Allocation

HPERM Ref: D17/391923

RESOLVED* (Clr Wells / Clr Gartner) MIN17.1092 That the Shoalhaven Arts Board 1.    Endorses Shoalhaven Regional Galleries request for additional budget and resources to be allocated to enable consolidation of the facilities success and continual growth of the galleries services for the Shoalhaven community and CBD. 2.    Champions the integral role Shoalhaven Regional Gallery can take in the revitalisation of Nowra CBD Note: Clr Wells left the meeting prior to the vote. For:             Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr White, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Kitchener CARRIED

Report of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - 12 December 2017

TC17.82     Intersection Upgrade - The Wool Road, Walterhood Parade– Coastal Waters - Worrowing Heights (PN 1797)	HPERM Ref: D17/408815
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
Recommendation That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the installation of a channelised right turn treatment (CHR), auxiliary left turn (AUL) in, basic auxiliary left (BAL) out and the associated signage and line marking at the intersection of The Wool Road and Walterhood Parade, Worrowing Heights, as part of the Coastal Waters development as detailed in the attached plan TRAF2017/82.
RESOLVED (Clr Cheyne / Clr Proudfoot) MIN17.1093 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the installation of a channelised right turn treatment (CHR), auxiliary left turn (AUL) in, basic auxiliary left (BAL) out and the associated signage and line marking at the intersection of The Wool Road and Walterhood Parade, Worrowing Heights, as part of the Coastal Waters development as detailed in the attached plan TRAF2017/82. CARRIED

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

TC17.84     Proposed No Stopping Zone - Beach Street - Huskisson (PN 3441)	HPERM Ref: D17/408952
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1094 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of an 85m (approx.) No Stopping zone including signage and yellow No Stopping edge line marking on the eastern side of Beach Street, from approximately 10m north of the White Sands Holiday Park access to the formal 90-degree angled parking on Beach Street, Huskisson, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/84. CARRIED

TC17.85     Proposed Raised Pedestrian Crossing - Brereton Street - Nowra (PN 3442)	HPERM Ref: D17/409002
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1095 That the General Manager (Assets & Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed raised pedestrian crossing and associated signage and line marking on Brereton Street, Nowra as detailed in the attached plan TRAF2017/85(a & b) subject to the installation of zigzag advance pavement markings on the approaches. CARRIED

TC17.86     Proposed No Stopping Zone - Ritchie Street – Bomaderry (PN 3443)	HPERM Ref: D17/409035
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1096 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of a 30m (approx.) No Stopping zone on the northern and southern sides of the bend adjacent to properties #5, #7, #12 & #14 Ritchie Street, Bomaderry as detailed in the attached plan TRAF2017/86. CARRIED

TC17.87     Extension No Stopping Zone - Illaroo Rd - North Nowra (PN 3444)	HPERM Ref: D17/409050
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1097 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the extension of the No Stopping zone 20m (approx.) south to the southern side of the Clelland Lodge driveway access, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/87. CARRIED

TC17.88     Regulatory Line Marking - Sutton St – Vincentia (PN 3445)	HPERM Ref: D17/409071
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1098 That Council rescind the previous motion (MIN 16.194) and that the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of following as detailed in the attached plan TRAF2017/88: 1.    100m (approx.) of double barrier centre line marking 2.    ‘No Through Road’ signage at the intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Sutton Street. CARRIED

TC17.89     No Stopping Zone - Intersection Croobyar Road & Woodstock Road - Milton (PN 3446)	HPERM Ref: D17/409092
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1099 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of a 10m (approx.) No Stopping zone 'Emergency Vehicles Excepted' adjacent to the hydrant and drying rack in the reserve, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/89. CARRIED

TC17.90     Car Park Service Agreement – Aldi - Boree Street - Ulladulla (PN 3450)	HPERM Ref: D17/409173
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1100 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the Aldi carpark regulatory signage plan to time restrict parking to 2 hour (2P) between the times of 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday and between the times of 8am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday, Boree Street, Ulladulla as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/90. CARRIED

TC17.91     Regulatory Signage and Line Marking – Indoor Sporting Facility - Cambewarra Rd – Bomaderry (PN 3451)	HPERM Ref: D17/409192
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1101 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed signage and line marking associated with the Indoor Sporting facility, Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry as detailed in the attached plan TRAF2017/91 (a – g), subject to: 1.    All No Stopping signage being NSW R5-400 series standard signage. CARRIED

TC17.92     Line Marking - Nowra Anglican College - Upper & Lower Carpark (PN 3454)	HPERM Ref: D17/409259
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1102 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed signage and line marking associated with the internal car park changes at the Nowra Anglican College, 94 Bunberra Street, Bomaderry as detailed in the attached plan TRAF2017/92 (a – c). CARRIED

TC17.93     Proposed temporary occupancy of off street public parking – Wason Street Car Park - Ulladulla	HPERM Ref: D17/409356
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1103 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objections of a technical nature to the temporary loss of 22 parking spaces in the off-street public car park of South Street during the 12 month construction phase as required by DA06/2236 and CC17/2407 at #26 - #32 Wason Street, Ulladulla as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/93, subject to broader public consultation, the payment of associated fees and Section 138 approval. CARRIED

TC17.94     Yellow Line Marking - No Stopping Zones - Shoalhaven City Roads (PN 3455)	HPERM Ref: D17/409386
Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.
RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1104 That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objections in principle in the application of yellow No Stopping edge line marking on Shoalhaven city roads, subject to a merit (case by case) review by the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee and subsequent recommendation to Council. CARRIED

TC17.97     Additional Item - Request for Proposed North Street "Keep Clear" Markings - Nowra Chamber of Commerce

Note: Clr Wells was absent from the meeting.

RESOLVED* (Clr Levett / Clr White) MIN17.1105

That:

1.    The Shoalhaven Traffic Committee not support the request for “KEEP CLEAR” pavement marking on North Street, Nowra.

2.    The matter be referred to Council’s Traffic Unit to investigate potential options, including but not limited to realigning the road, removal or relocation of the pedestrian crossing for this vicinity to report the matter to Council.

CARRIED

Reports

CL17.338   Local Government Amendment (Regional Joint Organisations) Bill 2017	HPERM Ref: D17/417499
Note: Clr Wells returned to the meeting, the time being 7.59pm.
Recommendation That in accordance with Part 7 of Chapter 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Act), the Shoalhaven City Council (Council) resolves: 1.    That the Council inform the Minister for Local Government, The Hon Gabrielle Upton, of the Council’s endorsement of the Minister recommending to the Governor the establishment of a Joint Organisation (Illawarra-Shoalhaven Joint Organisation) in accordance with this resolution; 2.    To approve the inclusion of the Council’s area in the Joint Organisation’s area; 3.    That the Joint Organisation be established to cover the Council’s area and any one or more of the following council areas: a.    Wollongong City Council b.    Shellharbour City Council c.    Kiama Municipal Council d.    Shoalhaven City Council 4.    That before 28 February 2018, the General Manager provide the Minister with a copy of this resolution including the date on which Council made this resolution; and 5.    That, on the expiry of a period of 28 days from the making of this resolution, the General Manager inform the Minister that this resolution has not been rescinded.
RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Alldrick) MIN17.1106 That in accordance with Part 7 of Chapter 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Act), the Shoalhaven City Council (Council) resolves: 1.    That the Council inform the Minister for Local Government, The Hon Gabrielle Upton, of the Council’s endorsement of the Minister recommending to the Governor the establishment of a Joint Organisation (Illawarra-Shoalhaven Joint Organisation) in accordance with this resolution; 2.    To approve the inclusion of the Council’s area in the Joint Organisation’s area; 3.    That the Joint Organisation be established to cover the Council’s area and any one or more of the following council areas: a.    Wollongong City Council b.    Shellharbour City Council c.    Kiama Municipal Council d.    Shoalhaven City Council 4.    That before 28 February 2018, the General Manager provide the Minister with a copy of this resolution including the date on which Council made this resolution; and 5.    That, on the expiry of a period of 28 days from the making of this resolution, the General Manager inform the Minister that this resolution has not been rescinded. CARRIED

CL17.339   Update on progress of preparing a Development Application for a motor sports facility.	HPERM Ref: D17/415819
Recommendation That Council accept the report on progress of preparing a development application for a motor sports facility for information.
RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr White) MIN17.1107 That Council accept the report on progress of preparing a development application for a motor sports facility for information. For:             Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr Findley CARRIED

CL17.340   Shoalhaven River Festival	HPERM Ref: D17/404842
Item dealt with earlier/later in the meeting see MIN17.1076.

CL17.341   Southern Water Services Pty Ltd	HPERM Ref: D17/412860
Note: Clr Kitchener left the meeting, the time being 8:08pm.
Recommendation That Council appoints five Councillors to be directors of Southern Water Services Pty Ltd.
RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Watson) MIN17.1108 That Council appoints five Councillors (Wells, Watson, White, Gash and Pakes) to be directors of Southern Water Services Pty Ltd. For:             Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr Findley, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick and Clr Levett CARRIED Note: A rescission motion was received on this item.

CL17.342   Investment Report - November 2017	HPERM Ref: D17/413314
Recommendation That the Report of the General Manager (Finance Corporate and Community Services Group) on the Record of Investments for the period to 30 November 2017 be received for information.
RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN17.1109 That the Report of the General Manager (Finance Corporate and Community Services Group) on the Record of Investments for the period to 30 November 2017 be received for information. CARRIED

CL17.343   Acquisition of Easement for Water Supply over Nos 352 & 420 Parma Road, Parma	HPERM Ref: D17/409384
Recommendation That 1.    Council resolve to acquire an Easement from Water Supply 3m wide over Lot 5 DP625968 No 430 Parma Road Parma, marked (E) and highlighted pink on easement plan DP1235014, attached. 2.    Council pay compensation of $3,500 and reasonable legal costs associated with the acquisition, in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 from Council’s Water Fund. 3.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed. 4.    Council resolve to vary MIN17.746 to acquire an Easement for Water Supply 3m wide over Lot 3 DP612512 No 352 Parma Road Parma, marked (E) and highlighted yellow on easement plan DP1235014, attached by increasing the compensation from $2,000 to $3,500.
RESOLVED (Clr Gash / Clr Levett) MIN17.1110 That: 1.    Council resolve to acquire an Easement from Water Supply 3m wide over Lot 5 DP625968 No 430 Parma Road Parma, marked (E) and highlighted pink on easement plan DP1235014, attached. 2.    Council pay compensation of $3,500 and reasonable legal costs associated with the acquisition, in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 from Council’s Water Fund. 3.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed. 4.    Council resolve to vary MIN17.746 to acquire an Easement for Water Supply 3m wide over Lot 3 DP612512 No 352 Parma Road Parma, marked (E) and highlighted yellow on easement plan DP1235014, attached by increasing the compensation from $2,000 to $3,500. CARRIED

CL17.344   Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference 2017	HPERM Ref: D17/401670
Recommendation That Council receive the report from Clr Mark Kitchener on the Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference for information.
RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Pakes) MIN17.1111 That Council receive the report from Clr Mark Kitchener on the Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference for information. CARRIED

CL17.345   NSW Coastal Conference	HPERM Ref: D17/418607
Recommendation That Council receive the report from Clr John Levett on the NSW Coastal Conference for information.
RESOLVED (Clr Levett / Clr Wells) MIN17.1112 That Council receive the report from Clr John Levett and Clr John Wells on the NSW Coastal Conference for information. CARRIED

Addendum Reports

CL17.346   Shoalhaven Heads Surf Club - Response to Notice of Motion	HPERM Ref: D17/421497
Item dealt with earlier/later in the meeting see MIN17.1070.

Note: A rescission motion on CL17.34 - Southern Water Services Pty Ltd was received.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 8.19pm.

Clr Findley

CHAIRPERSON