Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting

 

 

Meeting Date:     Tuesday, 23 February 2021

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

Time:                   5.00pm

 

 

The following members were present:

 

Clr Amanda Findley - Chairperson

Clr Joanna Gash

Clr John Wells

Clr Patricia White

Clr Kaye Gartner

Clr Nina Digiglio

Clr Annette Alldrick

Clr John Levett

Clr Andrew Guile

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Mark Kitchener

Clr Bob Proudfoot

 

 

 

The Chairperson read a statement advising those present that the proceedings of this meeting (including presentations, deputations and debate) will be webcast and may be recorded and broadcast under the provisions of the Code of Meeting Practice.

 

The meeting was opened by an Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians by the Chairperson, followed with a Prayer by Assistant Minister Robin Vonk and the playing of the Australian National Anthem.

 

 

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Nil

 

 

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr White)                                                                                       MIN21.76

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 25 January 2021 be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

Declarations of Interest

Clr Wells – CL21.22 - Notice of Motion - Renewal of Playground Assets - Bomaderry Township – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – there may be a preserved conflict of interest as he has a daughter, son in-law and 4 grandchildren who live in the Bomaderry area and a son and daughter in-law who do not have children – will remain the room and will take part in discussion and vote.

Stephen Dunshea - CEO – CL21.36 - Pathway - Callala Beach to Callala Bay – Beach Rd & Emmett St - Options Investigation / Costs – significant non pecuniary interest declaration – he is a non remunerated Director on the Board of Club Callala – will leave the room and will not take part in discussion.

 

 

 

Introduction of Items as Matters of Urgency

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN21.77

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

1.       MM21.6 Mayoral Minute - Condolence Motion - John Gallimore

CARRIED

 

The Mayor ruled the matter as one of urgency as it relates to a recent passing of a valued resident of the Shoalhaven and allowed its introduction.

 

 

 

Addendum Reports

 

MM21.6      Mayoral Minute - Condolence Motion - John Gallimore

HPERM Ref: D21/71044

Recommendation

That Shoalhaven City Council notes the passing of Marine Rescue John Gallimore whilst on duty for the community on 11 February 2021 and offers our condolences to John’s family.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN21.78

That Shoalhaven City Council notes the passing of Marine Rescue John Gallimore whilst on duty for the community on 11 February 2021 and offers our condolences to John’s family.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Mayoral Minute

 

MM21.1      Mayoral Minute - Access Ramp Conjola National Park / Berrara Lagoon

HPERM Ref: D21/54186

Recommendation

That:

1.    Council consult with National Parks and Wildlife to undertake a joint project to replace the existing stairs that access Berrara Beach and Berrara Lagoon with an accessible ramp. 

2.    Should the appropriate Australian Standard for accessibility not be able to be achieved at that location, consultation be undertaken with the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group regarding alternatives (see background).

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                   MIN21.79

That:

1.    Council consult with National Parks and Wildlife to undertake a joint project to replace the existing stairs that access Berrara Beach and Berrara Lagoon with an accessible ramp. 

2.    Should the appropriate Australian Standard for accessibility not be able to be achieved at that location, consultation be undertaken with the Inclusion and Access Advisory Group regarding alternatives (see background).

CARRIED

 

 

MM21.2      Mayoral Minute - 98 Garside Road Mollymook - Retention of land for education purposes

HPERM Ref: D21/55474

Recommendation

That Council write to the Member for South Coast, Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock, Minister for Education and Premier Berejiklian requesting that 98 Garside Road Mollymook NOT be sold but retained in the education portfolio for further education needs.

 

Motion (Clr Findley / Clr Gartner)

That Council write to the Member for South Coast, Minister for Local Government The Hon. Shelley Hancock, The Hon. Sarah Mitchell MLC, Minister for Education, and The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of NSW requesting that 98 Garside Road Mollymook NOT be sold but retained in the education portfolio for further education needs, noting that on 23 February 2021 on a visit to the region the Premier Berejiklian in conjunction with Minister Hancock announced the withdrawal of the property from the market.

 

amendment (rESOLVEd) (Clr Watson / Clr Wells)                                                          MIN21.80

That Council write to the Member for South Coast, Minister for Local Government The Hon. Shelley Hancock, The Hon. Sarah Mitchell MLC, Minister for Education, and The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of NSW thanking them that 98 Garside Road Mollymook will NOT be sold and asking that it be retained by State Government for environmental conservation in perpetuity.

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

Against:    Clr Findley, Clr Gartner, Clr Digiglio and Clr Levett

AMENDMENT carried

 

The AMENDMENT became the MOTION and was CARRIED unanimously.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM21.3      Mayoral Minute - Croobyar Road Educational Precinct (former Anglican Schools site)

HPERM Ref: D21/55487

Recommendation

That:

1.    Council write to the Member for South Coast and Minister for Local Government, The Hon. Shelley Hancock MP, Minister for Education, The Hon. Sarah Mitchell MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, The Hon. Robert Stokes MP, Premier, The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP Premier of NSW, and the respective Shadow Ministers in regard to the future of the Croobyar Road Educational Precinct and support the calls for the entire site to be retained for educational purposes and not subdivided for other purposes.

2.    The representations also include a request that the Ulladulla High School P & C Committee members be reinstated to the Project Control Group as they believe they have been removed without notice.

 

Clr Digiglio raised a Point of Order against Clr Guile regarding his comment about the Mayor being ineffectual. The Mayor did not rule on the Point of Order.

Clr Levett raised a Point of Order in accordance with Section 15.11(e) against Clr Guile for not maintaining order. The Mayor did not rule on the Point of Order and asked Clr Guile to keep to the subject of the debate.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Alldrick)                                                                                   MIN21.81

That:

1.    Council write to the Member for South Coast and Minister for Local Government, The Hon. Shelley Hancock MP, Minister for Education, The Hon. Sarah Mitchell MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, The Hon. Robert Stokes MP, Premier, The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, and the respective Shadow Ministers in regard to the future of the Croobyar Road Educational Precinct and support the calls for the entire site to be retained for educational purposes and not subdivided for other purposes.

2.    The representations also include a request that the Ulladulla High School P & C Committee members be reinstated to the Project Control Group as they believe they have been removed without notice.

For:             Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Gartner, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot

Against:    Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Guile, Clr Pakes and Clr Watson

CARRIED

 

 

MM21.4      Mayoral Minute - Condolence Motion - Lilliane Brady

HPERM Ref: D21/55887

Recommendation

That Council notes with condolence the passing of Mrs Lilliane Brady OAM, NSW’s longest serving female Mayor.

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Wells)                                                                                      MIN21.82

That Council notes with condolence the passing of Mrs Lilliane Brady OAM, NSW’s longest serving female Mayor.

CARRIED

 

 

MM21.5      Mayoral Minute - 2021 Australia Day Honours

HPERM Ref: D21/58981

Recommendation

That Council recognise the honours bestowed upon those recipients of a 2021 Australia Day Honour and write a letter of congratulations.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN21.83

That Council recognise the honours bestowed upon those recipients of a 2021 Australia Day Honour and write a letter of congratulations.

CARRIED

 

Note: Clr Levett left the meeting at 6.03pm

 

 

 

Deputations and Presentations

MM21.1 - Mayoral Minute - Access Ramp Conjola National Park / Berrara Lagoon

Toni O’Malley

 

 

 

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

 

CL21.20     Notice of Motion - Taking Full Economic Advantage of the Upgrade of the Princes Highway to Bomaderry

HPERM Ref: D21/56885

Note: Clr Levett returned to the meeting at 6.04pm

Recommendation

That the Economic Development Department of Shoalhaven City Council prepare a report for the April Strategy & Assets Committee Meeting detailing the following:

1.    How the “thinking” regarding economic development has evolved as a result of the recent infrastructure windfall.

2.    The adequacy of our zonings to accommodate the expected future business and investment opportunities.

3.    The potential for our city to establish itself, increasingly, as a “hub” in the hi-tech or even the traditional manufacturing type industries.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Alldrick)                                                                               MIN21.84

That the Economic Development Department of Shoalhaven City Council prepare a report for the April Strategy & Assets Committee Meeting detailing the following:

1.    How the “thinking” regarding economic development has evolved as a result of the recent infrastructure windfall.

2.    The adequacy of our zonings to accommodate the expected future business and investment opportunities.

3.    The potential for our city to establish itself, increasingly, as a “hub” in the hi-tech or even the traditional manufacturing type industries.

CARRIED

 

 

CL21.21     Notice of Motion - Nowra Bypass - Chronology

HPERM Ref: D21/56899

Recommendation

That Council staff prepare a chronology for the April Strategy & Assets Committee Meeting regarding the resolutions and reports specific to proposed routes for the Nowra Bypass options, over the past ten years or so. The chronology would essentially include some vital commentary and recommendations as to the point of view of Council’s, or the State Government’s, professional staff.

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)                                                                                 MIN21.85

That Council staff prepare a chronology for the April Strategy & Assets Committee Meeting regarding the resolutions and reports specific to proposed routes for the Nowra Bypass options, over the past ten years or so. The chronology would essentially include some vital commentary and recommendations as to the point of view of Council’s, or the State Government’s, professional staff.

CARRIED

 

 

CL21.22     Notice of Motion - Renewal of Playground Assets - Bomaderry Township

HPERM Ref: D21/57723

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Endorse and develop a renewal and replacement strategy for a number of playgrounds within Bomaderry Township as part of Council’s asset management planning for recreational facilities.

2.    Give priority to delivering the strategy.

3.    Give consideration to the inclusion of some equipment suitable for adult exercise and recreation in the suggested renewal program.

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White)                                                                                        MIN21.86

That Council:

1.    Endorse and develop a renewal and replacement strategy for a number of playgrounds within Bomaderry Township as part of Council’s asset management planning for recreational facilities.

2.    Give priority to delivering the strategy.

3.    Give consideration to the inclusion of some equipment suitable for adult exercise and recreation in the suggested renewal program.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

CL21.23     Notice of Motion - Pedestrian Safety upgrades - Culburra Beach Public School

HPERM Ref: D21/59900

Recommendation

1.    That Shoalhaven City Council commit to the following safety upgrades for the Culburra Public school in the 2021/2022 budget:

a.   Kerb and gutter Fairlands Street (House Numbers, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42) and formalise street parking for pick up and drop off.

b.   Construct a pathway from the Culburra Beach public school along Fairlands Street (finish Fairlands Street and Cross Street.)

2.    The Shoalhaven Traffic Committee provide any further feedback on measures to improve pedestrian safety around the school access point.

3.    Council make representations to the State Member for South Coast seeking any funding opportunities to assist with improving pedestrian access.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Watson)                                                                                    MIN21.87

That:

1.      Shoalhaven City Council commit to the following safety upgrades for the Culburra Public school in the 2021/2022 budget:

a.      Kerb and gutter Fairlands Street (House Numbers, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42) and formalise street parking for pick up and drop off.

b.      Construct a pathway from the Culburra Beach public school along Fairlands Street (finish Fairlands Street and Cross Street.)

2.      The Shoalhaven Traffic Committee provide any further feedback on measures to improve pedestrian safety around the school access point.

3.      Council make representations to the State Member for South Coast seeking any funding opportunities to assist with improving pedestrian access.

4.      Council commit to commencing the works in the first quarter of 2021/2022 financial year.

5.      Council receive a report from the Traffic Safety Officer following a review of the school drop off and pick up areas of all Primary Schools in the Local Government Area.

a.      The report should identify any and all schools that require improved traffic management solutions to ensure pedestrian safety in these areas.

b.      The report can then be presented to The Hon. Shelley Hancock, State Member for the South Coast, seeking grant contributions to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians outside all Shoalhaven Local Government Area primary schools.

CARRIED

 

 

CL21.24     Notice of Motion - Seating Request - Greenwell Point Dog Park

HPERM Ref: D21/59951

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Install some bench seating at the West Street Dog park, Greenwell Point.

2.    Congratulate staff for providing such a well-used facility for the Greenwell Point community.

Note: Clr Proudfoot left the meeting at 6.24pm

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Watson)                                                                                    MIN21.88

That Council:

1.    Install some bench seating at the West Street Dog park, Greenwell Point.

2.    Congratulate staff for providing such a well-used facility for the Greenwell Point community.

CARRIED

 

 

CL21.25     Notice of Motion - Heating Options - Greenwell Point Pool

HPERM Ref: D21/60002

Note: Clr Proudfoot returned to the meeting at 6.27pm

Recommendation

That a report be provided back to Council for:

1.    Possible options for heating the Greenwell Point Swimming Pool

2.    Costing to undertake this proposal

3.    Possible funding options.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Watson)                                                                                    MIN21.89

That a report be provided back to Council for:

1.    Possible options for heating the Greenwell Point Swimming Pool

2.    Costing to undertake this proposal

3.    Possible funding options.

CARRIED

 

 

CL21.26     Notice of Motion - Candidates for State or Local Government Office should be Australians

HPERM Ref: D21/61494

Recommendation

That Council make representations to the Premier of NSW through the State Members of Parliament, requesting the Government to bring forward Legislation that would prevent residents of Australia who are neither born in Australia nor Naturalised Australian Citizens from both standing for election or being elected to either the NSW Parliament or Local Government Councils.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Guile / Clr White)                                                                                         MIN21.90

That Council make representations to the Premier of NSW through the State Members of Parliament, requesting the Government to bring forward Legislation that would prevent residents of Australia who are neither born in Australia nor Naturalised Australian Citizens from both standing for election or being elected to either the NSW Parliament or Local Government Councils.

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

Against:       Clr Findley, Clr Gartner, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick and Clr Levett

CARRIED

 

 

 

CL21.27     Notice of Motion - Sanctuary Point Athletics Field

HPERM Ref: D21/61512

Recommendation

That Council staff convene an on-site meeting at the earliest possible time with available councillors, members of Sanctuary Point Athletics and members of Bay and Basin Cricket at the Sanctuary Point Athletics Field, in order to agree upon practical improvements that can be made to the playing surface in the very short term. Funds for the improvements would be sourced from the existing ground maintenance budget.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Watson)                                                                              MIN21.91

That Council staff convene an on-site meeting at the earliest possible time with available councillors, members of Sanctuary Point Athletics and members of Bay and Basin Cricket at the Sanctuary Point Athletics Field, in order to agree upon practical improvements that can be made to the playing surface in the very short term. Funds for the improvements would be sourced from the existing ground maintenance budget.

CARRIED

 

 

CL21.28     Notice of Motion - Draft Dogs Policy

HPERM Ref: D21/61524

Recommendation

That Council staff finalise the Draft Dogs’ Policy for inclusion in the business paper at the Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 27 July 2021.

 

MOTION (Clr Proudfoot)

That:

1.      A Preliminary report on the progress of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy review and a status update on progress to be provided for the July Ordinary Meeting of Council.

2.      A new Dog Access Trial to commence at South Narrawallee Beach, with Councillors Proudfoot and White to assist staff with the selection of clearer, simpler signage to be installed to direct people with dogs on leash from the Surfers Avenue stairs, along the rear of the beach to the Victor Avenue stairs.

3.      Urgent maintenance repairs to the Victor Avenue stairs be scheduled as a matter of priority.

 

The Mayor ruled that Parts 2 and 3 of the Motion were new business and asked Clr Proudfoot to withdraw them and submit a Notice of Motion to a future meeting.

 

Motion (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)

That a Preliminary report on the progress of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy review and a status update on progress to be provided to the July Ordinary Meeting of Council.

 

Motion of dissent (Clr Watson / Clr Guile)

Clr Watson moved a Motion of Dissent against the ruling of the Mayor that Parts 2 and 3 of Clr Proudfoot’s Motion was new business.

For:             Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Guile, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Proudfoot

Against:    Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Gartner, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett and Clr Kitchener

MOTION OF DISSENT lost

 

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)                                                                                 MIN21.92

That a Preliminary report on the progress of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy review and a status update on progress to be provided to the July Ordinary Meeting of Council.

CARRIED

 

 

CL21.29     Notice of Motion - Pedestrian Access Matron Porter Drive Narrawallee

HPERM Ref: D21/64935

Recommendation

That:

1.    A report be prepared on the cost to do the following pedestrian access improvements for Matron Porter Drive,  Narrawallee to enable consideration for a funding source and timing.

a.    A concrete footpath

b.    A gravel accessway

2.    Further, maintenance be undertaken to allow for safe passage on the pedestrian strip which can get over grown and make access less appealing and occasionally dangerous.

 

Note: Clr Gash left the meeting at 7.36pm

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                   MIN21.93

That:

1.    A report be prepared on the cost to do the following pedestrian access improvements for Matron Porter Drive,  Narrawallee to enable consideration for a funding source and timing.

a.    A concrete footpath

b.    A gravel accessway

2.    Further, maintenance be undertaken to allow for safe passage on the pedestrian strip which can get over grown and make access less appealing and occasionally dangerous.

For:             Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr Gartner, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett, Clr Guile, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot

Against:       Clr White

CARRIED

 

 


 

CL21.30     Question on Notice - West Culburra

HPERM Ref: D21/65009

Question

Members of the Culburra community have been asking questions in regard to the latest iteration of the West Culburra Application. A recent community meeting was limited to “supporters of the development only” which left those who are undecided or firmly against the development no forum in which to ask questions. The following questions are submitted on behalf of the community.

1.   Has or will the NSW Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment / Land and Environment Court of NSW undertake an analysis in respect to the proposed retail development? 

Background: There are concerns that the proponent’s development will have a major negative effect on the retail economy of Culburra Beach / Orient Point.

The proponent’s own Economic Impact Statement that Culburra Beach has a large oversupply of retail space, based on Australian local average retail space per capita: 

At an existing population of around 3,600 residents, this would suggest the Culburra Beach Catchment Area could demand around 4,000sqm of retail floorspace. An estimate of retail floorspace in the Culburra Beach Town Centre identified some 7,100sqm of retail floorspace, suggesting the Catchment Area is already oversupplied by some 3,000sqm of retail floorspace. It is therefore unsurprising that the Town Centre has faced historically high levels of vacancy given the limited resident population.” 

The proponent expects the development to lead to an increase in population of 847 residents. From the proponent’s own numbers this increase has the potential to absorb 930 square metres of Culburra’s 3,000 square metre excess. This would still leave approximately 2,100sqm of excess retail space, based on Australian local average retail space per capita:

“Based on a retail demand ratio of 1.1sqm per person, new residents accommodated through the Proposal could demand an additional 930sqm of retail floorspace”. 

Yet despite this, the proposal includes adding a further 2,438sqm of retail space in Culburra.

2.   What justification has been made for a 140% expansion of the Culburra Beach industrial precinct?

3.   What studies have been undertaken with regard to demand for that level of space? Particularly given the proximity to South Nowra industrial precinct?

4.   Has council or the State Government undertaken a peer review of the proponents Economic Impact Statement to verify the claims made in respect to job creation as the Economic Statement appears to over inflate the overall jobs available for the existing and new populations.

5.   Council is not the approval authority for this development , but does council have any obligation to test the validity of the claims in respect to water runoff from the site into Curly’s bay considering that should the development be approved Council will have the ultimate responsibility to mitigate and manage run of from the new subdivision.

6.   Will Council or the NSW State Government undertake any further unbiased community consultation to further inform the process and to understand the issues that community members have.

 

Response

A report will be prepared and submitted to Council.

 

 

 

Procedural Motion - Matters of Urgency

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes)                                                                                                         MIN21.94

That an item regarding the calling in of DS20/1397 be introduced as a matter of urgency.

CARRIED

 

The Mayor ruled the matter as urgent due to the public interest.

 

 

CL21.37     Additional Item - Matters of Urgency - Call in DS20/1397 - 408 Bunkers Hill Road, Barrengarry

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Guile)                                                                                        MIN21.95

That Council call in DS20/1397 – 408 Bunkers Hill Road, Barrengarry due to the community interest.

CARRIED

 

 

Note: Clr Gash returned to the meeting at 7.40pm.

 

 

 

Report of the Strategy & Assets Committee - 9 February 2021

 

Note: Clr Alldrick left the meeting at 7.40pm.

 

SA21.21     DPOP 2020-21 - Quarterly Performance and Budget Report (October-December)

HPERM Ref: D20/563969

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Receive the December Quarterly Performance Report on the 2017-2022 Delivery Program and 2020-2021 Operational Plan and publish on Council’s website. 

2.    Receive the December Quarterly Budget Review Report.

3.    Adopt the budget adjustments as outlined in the December Quarterly Budget Review document.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Digiglio / Clr Wells)                                                                                      MIN21.96

That Council:

1.    Receive the December Quarterly Performance Report on the 2017-2022 Delivery Program and 2020-2021 Operational Plan and publish on Council’s website. 

2.    Receive the December Quarterly Budget Review Report.

3.    Adopt the budget adjustments as outlined in the December Quarterly Budget Review document.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Report of the Youth Advisory Committee - 10 February 2021

 

YA21.2       Youth Advisory Committee Membership Expression of Interest - Member Recommendation Report

HPERM Ref: D21/32797

Recommendation

That the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) recommend to Council that:

1.    Membership appointments are offered to applicants who are not eligible to fill the 18 places delegated to school students:

a.    Sienna Miller

b.    Cassandra O’Carroll

c.    Hannah Johns

d.    Khy Antoniazzo

e.    Veronica Bert-Leonard

2.    Applicants who currently attend all local High Schools to attend the Youth Advisory Committee as part of school delegations.

3.    Remaining vacant position to be kept open and young people from the workplace or traineeships given priority to ensure YAC is represented by a diverse range of young people.

4.    A second Expression of Interest to be conducted to fill the remaining vacant member position following the review of Terms of Reference (TOR) at the YAC planning day in March.

 

Note: Clr Alldrick returned to the meeting at 7.43pm.

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Wells)                                                                                        MIN21.97

That the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) recommend to Council that:

1.    Membership appointments are offered to applicants who are not eligible to fill the 18 places delegated to school students:

a.    Sienna Miller

b.    Cassandra O’Carroll

c.    Hannah Johns

d.    Khy Antoniazzo

e.    Veronica Bert-Leonard

2.    Applicants who currently attend all local High Schools to attend the Youth Advisory Committee as part of school delegations.

3.    Remaining vacant position to be kept open and young people from the workplace or traineeships given priority to ensure YAC is represented by a diverse range of young people.

4.    A second Expression of Interest to be conducted to fill the remaining vacant member position following the review of Terms of Reference (TOR) at the YAC planning day in March.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - 9 February 2021

 

TC21.16     Road Safety Improvements - Elizabeth Drive - Berry Street - Vincentia (PN 3640)

HPERM Ref: D21/33137

Recommendation

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed line marking and road safety improvements at the intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Berry Street, Vincentia, as per Plan No: D21/33164, subject to the preparation of a revised Stage One design consistent with the comments raised by TfNSW, in the event of Stage Two not being pursued by Council.

 

Note:

Transport for NSW made the following comments on this item:

1.    Street Lighting must comply to Aust Standards

2.    10 km/h Shared zone must be approved by Transport for NSW

3.    Speed cushion must comply to standards i.e., piano bars etc + warning sign must be installed to highlight speed cushion

4.    Pram ramps must be coloured yellow as per standards

5.    Are there any traffic management controls/upgrades at the intersection of Berry and Duncan Streets?

6.    Intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Berry Street

7.    Consider ~ 20m BB lines in Berry St + RRPMs

8.    Kerb should be barrier or SM type kerbing

9.    Increase the width of the pedestrian refuge so that it infills in between the edgelines. It should be noted that the pedestrian is exposed to risk when standing outside the confines of the median raised island.

10.  Linemarking of median appears incomplete. Edgelines should finish at the median nose + Chevron linemarking should be extended.

11.  RRPMs to be installed on edgelines and part of BB lines in approach to central pedestrian refuge

12.  Additional Keep left sign to be installed on front median nose

13.  Pedestrian refuge warning signs to be B size

14.  Please include C3 unbroken yellow line to support the No Stopping restrictions

 

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Pakes)                                                                                 MIN21.98

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed linemarking and road safety improvements at the intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Berry Street, Vincentia, as per Plan No: D21/33164, subject to the preparation of a revised Stage One design consistent with the comments raised by TfNSW, in the event of Stage Two not being pursued by Council.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reports

 

CL21.34     Amendment to Delegation to the Development and Environment Committee

HPERM Ref: D21/40713

Recommendation

That the Development and Environment Committee of Council be provided the delegation to resolve Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPAs) and Works in Kind Agreements (WIKAs) by amendment to the existing delegation of the Committee Schedule at Clause (b) as follows:

SCHEDULE

b.   All functions relating to the preparation, making, and review of contributions plans and the preparation, entry into, and review of voluntary planning agreements under Part 7 of the EPA Act, as well as the preparation, entry into, and review of works in kind agreements that provide a material public benefit in part or full satisfaction of a condition imposed under Part 7 of the EPA Act.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Pakes)                                                                                       MIN21.99

That the Development and Environment Committee of Council be provided the delegation to resolve Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPAs) and Works in Kind Agreements (WIKAs) by amendment to the existing delegation of the Committee Schedule at Clause (b) as follows:

SCHEDULE

b.   All functions relating to the preparation, making, and review of contributions plans and the preparation, entry into, and review of voluntary planning agreements under Part 7 of the EPA Act, as well as the preparation, entry into, and review of works in kind agreements that provide a material public benefit in part or full satisfaction of a condition imposed under Part 7 of the EPA Act.

CARRIED

 

 

CL21.35     Investment Report - January 2021

HPERM Ref: D21/53561

Recommendation

That

1.    The report of the Chief Executive Officer (City Performance) on the Record of Investments for the period to 31 January 2021 be received for information.

2.    Council note Council’s investment portfolio returned 1.24% for the month of January 2021, exceeding the benchmark AusBond Bank Bill Index (0.01% pa) by 123 basis points (1.23%).

 

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White)                                                                                      MIN21.100

That:

1.    The report of the Chief Executive Officer (City Performance) on the Record of Investments for the period to 31 January 2021 be received for information.

2.    Council note Council’s investment portfolio returned 1.24% for the month of January 2021, exceeding the benchmark AusBond Bank Bill Index (0.01% pa) by 123 basis points (1.23%).

CARRIED

 

 

 

CL21.36     Pathway - Callala Beach to Callala Bay – Beach Rd & Emmett St - Options Investigation / Costs

HPERM Ref: D21/48152

Stephen Dunshea - CEO – significant non pecuniary interest declaration – he is a non-remunerated Director on the Board of Club Callala – left the room and did not take part in discussion.

Recommendation

That in response to the petition presented to the Ordinary Meeting on the 25 January 2021 (D21/31390), seeking Council to “provide a much needed link between the two villages of Callala Beach and Callala Bay”:

1.    Council note the preferred alignment for the improved connectivity between Callala Bay and Callala Beach has been adopted into Council’s Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (2005) and this route is via Greenway Road, Lennox Road, Griffin Street, Silkwood Walk, over Calla Creek bridge, Lackersteen Street, Sheaffe Street, Chisholm and joining Emmett Street. The total cost for the preferred alignment is $818,000 (2021 estimate).

2.    In conjunction with the Callala Breach and Callala Bay CCB’s develop a four year staging plan, for detailed design and construction, of the preferred alignment, or as modified during the discussions with the CCB’s. This staging plan be presented to Council for in principle adoption, and thus inclusion in the 10 year Capital Plan for consideration by Council and ultimately adopted as part of the 2021/2022 budget process.

 

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Proudfoot)                                                                               MIN21.101

That in response to the petition presented to the Ordinary Meeting on the 25 January 2021 (D21/31390) seeking Council to ‘provide a much needed link between the two villages of Callala Beach and Callala Bay”, Council:

1.      Undertake consultation with the Callala Beach and Callala Bay CCB’s, residents and community organisations to establish the alignment for improved pedestrian connectivity between Callala Bay and Callala Beach along Emmett Street and Callala Beach Road.

2.      As part of the consultation develop a four year staging plan for detailed design and construction, options for funding, and inclusion in the 10 year Capital Plan.

3.      Receive a further report on alignment, funding and timing.

For:             Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick, Clr Guile, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot

Against:    Clr Findley, Clr Gartner and Clr Levett

CARRIED

 

   

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 8.11pm.

 

 

Clr Findley

CHAIRPERSON