Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee

 

 

Meeting Date:     Tuesday, 20 July 2021

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

Time:                   5.00pm

 

 

The following members were present:

 

Clr John Wells - Chairperson

Clr Amanda Findley

Clr Joanna Gash

Clr Patricia White

Clr Kaye Gartner

Clr Nina Digiglio

Clr Annette Alldrick

Clr John Levett

Clr Andrew Guile – (remotely)

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Mark Kitchener

Mr Stephen Dunshea - Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Apologies were received from Clr Pakes and Clr Proudfoot.

 

 

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                   MIN21.487

That the Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee held on Tuesday 8 June 2021 be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Declarations of Interest

Clr Levett – SA21.163 – Request – Refund DA Fees – William Campbell Foundation – DA21/1384 – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration - will remain in the room and will take part in discussion and vote – his son works for the Foundation.

Clr Findley – SA21.145 – Proposed Road Closure – Part Unnamed Council Public Road R1234b160 and Proposed Road Opening Lot 74 DP604846 - Milton – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration - will remain in the room and will take part in discussion and vote – The applicant is known to her.

Clr Alldrick – SA21.145 – Proposed Road Closure – Part Unnamed Council Public Road R1234b160 and Proposed Road Opening Lot 74 DP604846 - Milton – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration - will remain in the room and will take part in discussion and vote – The applicant is known to her.

 

 

Mayoral Minutes

Nil.

 

 

Deputations and Presentations

SA21.154 – Hyams Beach Draft Masterplan

Ms Lois Sparkes (representing Hyams Beach Villagers Association) spoke in favour of the recommendation.

 

 

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

 

SA21.132   Notice of Motion - Jindelara Cottage - 59 Nurrawallee Street, Ulladulla

HPERM Ref: D21/288978

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Fund all costs and provide necessary works required to relocate existing water and/or sewer services/mains on a portion of Nurrawallee Street (road reserve) that abuts the northern boundary of Jindelara Cottage (59 Princes Highway, Ulladulla) – subject Resolution MIN20.804.

2.    Work with the Lions Ulladulla District Community Foundation to resolve any further issues.

3.    Provide a report back to Council on any further issues that may arise.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr White / Clr Kitchener)  

That Council:

1.    Fund all costs and provide necessary works required to relocate existing water and/or sewer services/mains on a portion of Nurrawallee Street (road reserve) that abuts the northern boundary of Jindelara Cottage (59 Princes Highway, Ulladulla) – subject Resolution MIN20.804.

2.    Work with the Lions Ulladulla District Community Foundation to resolve any further issues.

3.    Provide a report back to Council on any further issues that may arise.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.133   Notice of Motion - Pedestrian Facility - Emmett Street Callala Bay

HPERM Ref: D21/288998

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Investigate options to provide a pedestrian device on Emmett Street Callala Bay adjacent to the shopping complex and skate park area.

2.    Provide a further report back to Council.

 

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Findley)                                                                                   MIN21.488

That Council:

1.    Investigate options to provide a pedestrian device on Emmett Street Callala Bay adjacent to the shopping complex and skate park area.

2.    Provide a further report back to Council.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.134   Notice of Motion - Myna Birds – Ulladulla Commercial Business Area

HPERM Ref: D21/289157

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Investigate options for Council to establish a pilot program to eradicate the current myna bird problems in and around South Street Ulladulla, and Council’s South Street Carpark.

2.    Engage with local businesses to provide education program assistance for eradication of myna birds in their buildings and rooftops.

3.    Provide further education programs for local residents regarding the myna bird problems and action plans for eradication.

 

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Levett)                                                                                     MIN21.489

That Council:

1.      Investigate options for Council to establish a pilot program to eradicate the current myna bird problems in and around South Street Ulladulla, and Council’s South Street Carpark.

2.      Extend the pilot program across the city should it prove to be successful.

3.    Engage with local businesses to provide education program assistance for eradication of myna birds in their buildings and rooftops.

4.    Provide further education programs for local residents regarding the myna bird problems and action plans for eradication.

CARRIED

 

 

 

SA21.135   Notice of Motion - Sussex Inlet Thompson Street Carpark

HPERM Ref: D21/289291

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Fully seal the whole carpark located at the Community Centre in Thompson Street; this includes the current unsealed section (gravel) and driveway into the centre.

2.    Work with the Thompson Street Management Committee on this project to ensure all work is carried out.

 

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr White / Clr Kitchener)                                                                                   

That Council:

1.    Fully seal the whole carpark located at the Community Centre in Thompson Street; this includes the current unsealed section (gravel) and driveway into the centre.

2.    Work with the Thompson Street Management Committee on this project to ensure all work is carried out.

3.    Note that the full construction and seal of a newly designed Thompson Street Carpark is a longer-term project that is not funded in Council’s current adopted budget or the long-term financial plan.

CARRIED

 

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                    MIN21.490

That the matter of item SA21.154 - Hyams Beach Draft Masterplan be brought forward for consideration.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.154   Hyams Beach Draft Masterplan

HPERM Ref: D21/219937

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That after careful consideration of all the feedback obtained from an extensive and thorough community consultation process, Council

1.    Adopts the most preferred version of the Hyams Beach Draft Masterplan – Plan Ref No: 5518 – Date Issued: 10 June 2021 (Attachment 1).

2.    Commits to implement the following Stage 1 works by December 2023 funded by the Sustainable Tourism & Infrastructure Grant:

a.    Formalise and construct parallel parking adjacent to Hyams Beach Foreshore Reserve and retain two-way traffic along Cyrus St. as per Plan No:  5518_02 and Plan Ref No: 5518_05;

b.    Formalise drop-off zones on Cyrus Street as per Plan Ref No: 5518_07;

c.    Installation of footpath on eastern side of Cyrus St from Chinamans Beach to connect with existing footpath at the intersection of Hyam Rd as per Plan Ref No: 5518_02;

d.    Installation of new access to beach from Seamans Carpark as per Plan Ref No: 5518_08;

e.    Finalise Seamans carpark and amenities improvements as per Plan Ref No: 5518-08; and

f.     Construct pedestrian access along Cyrus Street to connect Seamans Beach carpark with the Southern Beach Access track (known as bush track beach access) as per Plan Ref No:  5518-08 (Note E in legend)

3.    Commits to implementing the 2021/2022 budget allocation of $450,000 Hyams Beach Foreshore Reserve Amenities. Design and construct amenities building containing 2 x Unisex accessible toilets shown as Reference Point E on the Masterplan (Plan Ref No: 5518).

 

 

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                   MIN21.491

That after careful consideration of all the feedback obtained from an extensive and thorough community consultation process, Council

1.    Adopts the most preferred version of the Hyams Beach Draft Masterplan – Plan Ref No: 5518 – Date Issued: 10 June 2021 (Attachment 1).

2.    Commits to implement the following Stage 1 works by December 2023 funded by the Sustainable Tourism & Infrastructure Grant:

a.    Formalise and construct parallel parking adjacent to Hyams Beach Foreshore Reserve and retain two-way traffic along Cyrus St. as per Plan No:  5518_02 and Plan Ref No: 5518_05;

b.    Formalise drop-off zones on Cyrus Street as per Plan Ref No: 5518_07;

c.    Installation of footpath on eastern side of Cyrus St from Chinamans Beach to connect with existing footpath at the intersection of Hyam Rd as per Plan Ref No: 5518_02;

d.    Installation of new access to beach from Seamans Carpark as per Plan Ref No: 5518_08;

e.    Finalise Seamans carpark and amenities improvements as per Plan Ref No: 5518-08; and

f.     Construct pedestrian access along Cyrus Street to connect Seamans Beach carpark with the Southern Beach Access track (known as bush track beach access) as per Plan Ref No:  5518-08 (Note E in legend)

3.    Commits to implementing the 2021/2022 budget allocation of $450,000 Hyams Beach Foreshore Reserve Amenities. Design and construct amenities building containing 2 x Unisex accessible toilets shown as Reference Point E on the Masterplan (Plan Ref No: 5518).

4.    During the implementation phase, undertake community consultation which gives consideration to a lower cost car park and the movement of bollards, and consider the health of the mature Bangalay trees by not sealing over the root systems.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Reports

 

Procedural Motion

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                    MIN21.492

That the following items be resolved en bloc:

·         SA21.136 - Application for Community Consultative Body Council Accreditation - Kangaroo Valley Community Consultative Body

·         SA21.138 - Council Decision Making Prior to the September 2021 Local Government Elections - Caretaker Period

·         SA21.139 - Restriction as to User over Council Land - Part lot 17 DP 857006, Huskisson Waste Depot

·         SA21.143  - Acceptance of Grant Funding - Wine and Whales Campaign - Destination NSW - Tourism Marketing Promotional Activities 2021

·         SA21.147 - Transfer of Lot 1 DP 821499 Lynburn Ave Bomaderry to Community Association DP270517

·         SA21.148 -  Proposed Disposal of Council Land - Far Meadow

·         SA21.149 -  Grant of Easement for overhead power lines to Epsilon Distribution Ministerial Holding Corporation (Endeavour Energy) - 333 Illaroo Road Bangalee and Lot 4 West Cambewarra Road North Nowra

·         SA21.150 - Land Acquisition Matter - Bangalee & Cambewarra Localities

·         SA21.152 - Quotations - Grounds Maintenance - Building Services

·         SA21.153 - Tenders - SCC Administration Building Lift No.2 Replacement

·         SA21.155 - Policy Exemption - Newbook Pty Ltd

·         SA21.156 - Martinvale Lane, Jaspers Brush - Causeway Elevation

·         SA21.157 - Ratepayer Advance - Kerb & Gutter Construction - Tomerong Street Currarong

·         SA21.158 - Tenders - Garden & Timber Organics Shredding Service

·         SA21.160 - Rate Payer  Advance - Kerb & Gutter Installation - 24 to 38 Basin View Parade Basin View

·         SA21.161 - Ratepayers Advance - Kerb & Gutter Construction 6, 10, 14, 16 Loralyn Avenue Sanctuary Point

·         SA21.162 - Ratepayers Advance - Kerb & Gutter Construction - 123 & 125 Loralyn Avenue St Georges Basin.

·         SA21.166 - Request for Plaques and Memorial  - Plaques and Memorials Policy

·         SA21.169 - Sanctuary Point Oval Athletics Field Improvements

·         SA21.170 - Water & Sewerage Headworks Charges - Assistance for Developments Policy - Proposed Amendments Report

·         SA21.172 - Acquisition of sewer and electrical easements - 12 Flood Street Sussex Inlet

·         SA21.173 - Acquisition of Easement for Sewer Pipeline - Lot 3 DP505763 at Terara

CARRIED

 

 

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

 

SA21.136   Application for Community Consultative Body Council Accreditation - Kangaroo Valley Community Consultative Body

HPERM Ref: D21/219858

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.493

That Council:

1.    Support in principle the application from Kangaroo Valley Community Consultative Body (CCB) to be recognised by Council as a formal CCB.

2.    Advertise the proposal for public comment.

3.    In considering public comment,

a.    if no significant adverse feedback is received, accept the Kangaroo Valley Community Consultative Body as formally recognised and staff advise the community group accordingly. 

b.    if significant feedback is received, staff will submit a report to Council for final determination of the formal Community Consultative Body status.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.137   Application to Name a Place of Significance - Canoe Tree Timbers - Sassafras

HPERM Ref: D21/92440

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council endorse a submission to the Geographical Names Board to name a place of significance in the Sassafras area as Canoe Tree Timbers.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Levett / Clr Findley)                                                                                   MIN21.494

That Council endorse a submission to the Geographical Names Board to name a place of significance in the Sassafras area as Canoe Tree Timbers.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.138   Council Decision Making Prior to the September 2021 Local Government Elections - Caretaker Period

HPERM Ref: D21/223261

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.495

That the information in relation to Council decision making prior to the September 2021 Local Government Elections be noted.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.139   Restriction as to User over Council Land - Part lot 17 DP 857006, Huskisson Waste Depot.

HPERM Ref: D21/227793

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.496

That Council resolves to create a Restriction as to User (60m wide) over that part of Lot 17 DP 857006 fronting Huskisson Rd and that the CEO be authorised to sign the documentation to bring this about.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.140   Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund - Stage 2 funding approvals

HPERM Ref: D21/271302

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Accept the grants offered by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund program for the following projects:

a.    BLERF – 0111          Improve Resilience of four Showgrounds in Shoalhaven for                                               $3,835,367

b.    BLERF – 0166          Refurbish the Huskisson Mangrove Boardwalk for $2,443,605

c.    BLERF – 0208          Design and Construct new Bendeela Reservoir and Fire Water                                         Tanks for $990,000

d.    BLERF – 0263          Upgrade Major Telecommunication Sites for $489,000

e.    BLERF – 0628          Extend and Improve Lake Conjola Fire Station for $717,303

f.     BLERF – 0629          Construct a Fire Station for Manyana and Bendalong for                                                   $1,752,930

g.    BLERF – 0644          Supporting Lake Conjola Tourism Access for $775,349

h.    BLERF - 0658           Create Bridge with Shared User Path on Lake Conjola Entrance                                       Road for $1,000,000

2.    Allocate $1,609,697 from various Council budgets to provide the co-contributions as outlined in the report.

3.    Authorises the CEO, or his delegates, to sign the Deeds to support each of the grant allocations.

4.    Thank all staff involved in the mammoth effort to prepare and lodge the 19 applications under BLERF over the December 2020 / January 2021 period.

5.    In its public acknowledgements, thank the hundreds of individuals and organisations that provided letters of support across the range of projects submitted.

6.    Write to relevant State and Federal Members of Parliament and Ministers thanking them for the generous support provided to the Shoalhaven through the allocation of this significant funding. 

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Wells)                                                                                    MIN21.497

That Council:

1.    Accept the grants offered by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund program for the following projects:

a.    BLERF – 0111          Improve Resilience of four Showgrounds in Shoalhaven for                                               $3,835,367

b.    BLERF – 0166          Refurbish the Huskisson Mangrove Boardwalk for $2,443,605

c.    BLERF – 0208          Design and Construct new Bendeela Reservoir and Fire Water                                         Tanks for $990,000

d.    BLERF – 0263          Upgrade Major Telecommunication Sites for $489,000

e.    BLERF – 0628          Extend and Improve Lake Conjola Fire Station for $717,303

f.     BLERF – 0629          Construct a Fire Station for Manyana and Bendalong for                                                   $1,752,930

g.    BLERF – 0644          Supporting Lake Conjola Tourism Access for $775,349

h.    BLERF - 0658           Create Bridge with Shared User Path on Lake Conjola Entrance                                       Road for $1,000,000

2.    Allocate $1,609,697 from various Council budgets to provide the co-contributions as outlined in the report.

3.    Authorises the CEO, or his delegates, to sign the Deeds to support each of the grant allocations.

4.    Thank all staff involved in the mammoth effort to prepare and lodge the 19 applications under BLERF over the December 2020 / January 2021 period.

5.    In its public acknowledgements, thank the hundreds of individuals and organisations that provided letters of support across the range of projects submitted.

6.    Write to relevant State and Federal Members of Parliament and Ministers thanking them for the generous support provided to the Shoalhaven through the allocation of this significant funding. 

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.141   Preparation of Motor Sports DA by Council

HPERM Ref: D21/288157

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the preparation of the Development Application by Council for a Motor Sports complex at Yerriyong (part Lot 7309 DP 1148878 & Lot 7308 DP 1147573) be discontinued as it would appear to be not feasible on environmental grounds.

 

Motion (Clr Levett / Clr Alldrick)

That the preparation of the Development Application by Council for a Motor Sports complex at Yerriyong (part Lot 7309 DP 1148878 & Lot 7308 DP 1147573) be discontinued as it would appear to be not feasible on environmental grounds and no further Council time or money be expended directly on Council pursuing a motor sports complex in the Shoalhaven.

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

Against:    Clr Wells, Clr Gash, Clr White, Clr Guile, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Stephen Dunshea

LOST

 

RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Gash)                                                                                   MIN21.498

That the preparation of the Development Application by Council for a Motor Sports complex at Yerriyong (part Lot 7309 DP 1148878 & Lot 7308 DP 1147573) be discontinued as it would appear to be not feasible on environmental grounds.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.142   Future Directions - Nowra CBD Revitalisation

HPERM Ref: D21/278527

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council

1.    Receive the report for information.

2.    Endorse the ‘Revitalising Nowra Action Plan 2021-23’ (Attachment 1) as the basis for the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee’s activities for the period 2021-2023.

3.    Maintain the annual budget allocation of $500,000 to support the implementation of the Action plan over the next three years and the principle that any unspent funds from the yearly allocation is rolled over to the next financial year to enable the Committee to strategically plan, respond flexibly and also undertake other relevant activities.

4.    Commend the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Committee on the initiative of preparing the Action Plan.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                       

That Council

1.    Receive the report for information.

2.    Endorse the ‘Revitalising Nowra Action Plan 2021-23’ (Attachment 1) as the basis for the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee’s activities for the period 2021-2023.

 

3.    Maintain the annual budget allocation of $500,000 to support the implementation of the Action plan over the next three years and the principle that any unspent funds from the yearly allocation is rolled over to the next financial year to enable the Committee to strategically plan, respond flexibly and also undertake other relevant activities.

4.    Commend the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Committee on the initiative of preparing the Action Plan.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.143   Acceptance of Grant Funding - Wine and Whales Campaign - Destination NSW - Tourism Marketing Promotional Activities 2021

HPERM Ref: D21/284548

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.499

That Council:

1.      Accept the grant offered by the NSW Government under the Destination NSW Tourism Recovery Marketing Grant Fund program to amplify the existing 2021 Tourism Marketing Campaign, Wine and Whales.

2.      Authorises the CEO, or his delegates, to sign the agreement for this grant.

3.      Write to Destination NSW and to the Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, The Hon Stuart Ayres MP, expressing Council’s appreciation for the funding allocation.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.144   Proposed Land Acquisition - Part Lot 1 DP823269, The Wool Road Worrowing Heights

HPERM Ref: D21/86520

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Acquire an area of 619.1m2 being part Lot 1 DP823269 for the requirement of intersection upgrade, by agreement with the owners for $5,420 plus GST (If Applicable);

2.    Fund all costs associated with the acquisition from Funds Granted through the Federal and State Government Stimulus Commitment – Safety Works program - Work Finance Number 105262 Land Acquisition – The Wool Rd Mernie St CHR Project;

3.    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Office (Director City Services) to make minor adjustment to the purchase price, if necessary, in accordance with the settlement figure determined by Council Solicitor;

4.    Affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents required to be sealed, otherwise, the Chief Executive Officer is authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution;

5.    Upon registration of the acquisition plan and settlement, authorise by notice in the Government Gazette, the dedication of Part Lot 1 DP 823269 in the proposed acquisition plan as public road in accordance with Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993.

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Levett / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                      

That Council:

1.    Acquire an area of 619.1m2 being part Lot 1 DP823269 for the requirement of intersection upgrade, by agreement with the owners for $5,420 plus GST (If Applicable);

2.    Fund all costs associated with the acquisition from Funds Granted through the Federal and State Government Stimulus Commitment – Safety Works program - Work Finance Number 105262 Land Acquisition – The Wool Rd Mernie St CHR Project;

3.    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Office (Director City Services) to make minor adjustment to the purchase price, if necessary, in accordance with the settlement figure determined by Council Solicitor;

4.    Affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents required to be sealed, otherwise, the Chief Executive Officer is authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution;

5.    Upon registration of the acquisition plan and settlement, authorise by notice in the Government Gazette, the dedication of Part Lot 1 DP 823269 in the proposed acquisition plan as public road in accordance with Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993.

CARRIED

 

SA21.145   Proposed Road Closure - Part Unnamed Council Public Road R1234b160 and Proposed Road Opening Lot 74 DP 604846 - Milton

HPERM Ref: D21/146512

Clr Findley – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration - remained in the room and  took part in discussion and vote – The applicant is known to her.

Clr Alldrick less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration - remained in the room and took part in discussion and vote – The applicant is known to her.

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Acquire Part Lot 74 DP 604846, being 10.06m wide and approximately 738m2, shown in Attachment 1 (D21/249529) as Lot 742 for the purpose of public road in accordance with the Roads Act 1993;

2.    Resolve to close part of public road - R1234b160, Milton, being 10.06m wide and approximately 881m2, shown in Attachment 1 (D21/249529) as Lot 741 in accordance with the Roads Act 1993;

3.    Authorise the transfer of proposed closed road (Lot 741) with the adjoining property owner, in exchange for proposed road (Lot 742);

4.    Upon registration of transfer, authorise by notice in the Government Gazette, dedicate the acquired land identified in Attachment 1, Lot 742, as public road in accordance with Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993;

5.    Require the closed road to be consolidated with Lot 74 DP 604846 following transfer to adjoining property owner;

6.    Note that all costs associated with the road closure application will be paid in equal shares by the landowners in accordance with a Deed of Agreement (LD8125);

7.    Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to sign any 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.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                       

That Council:

1.    Acquire Part Lot 74 DP 604846, being 10.06m wide and approximately 738m2, shown in Attachment 1 (D21/249529) as Lot 742 for the purpose of public road in accordance with the Roads Act 1993;

2.    Resolve to close part of public road - R1234b160, Milton, being 10.06m wide and approximately 881m2, shown in Attachment 1 (D21/249529) as Lot 741 in accordance with the Roads Act 1993;

3.    Authorise the transfer of proposed closed road (Lot 741) with the adjoining property owner, in exchange for proposed road (Lot 742);

4.    Upon registration of transfer, authorise by notice in the Government Gazette, dedicate the acquired land identified in Attachment 1, Lot 742, as public road in accordance with Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993;

5.    Require the closed road to be consolidated with Lot 74 DP 604846 following transfer to adjoining property owner;

6.    Note that all costs associated with the road closure application will be paid in equal shares by the landowners in accordance with a Deed of Agreement (LD8125);

7.    Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to sign any 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

 

SA21.146   Proposed Road Closure & Sale - Unnamed Road Off Woodburn Road Morton

HPERM Ref: D21/156342

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Close the unnamed road off Woodburn Road Morton, being approximately 7,500m2 as shown in attachment 1 (D20/422440), by a notice published in the Government Gazette;

2.    Authorise the sale of the closed road to the adjoining property owner for $9,000 excluding GST (if applicable) with the proceeds from the sale to be allocated to the Property Reserve;

3.    Require all costs associated with the road closure and sale to be borne by the adjoining property owner.

4.    Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to sign any 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.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                   MIN21.500

That this Item be deferred to the Ordinary Meeting to be held on 27 July 2021.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SA21.147   Transfer of Lot 1 DP 821499 Lynburn Ave Bomaderry to Community Association DP270517

HPERM Ref: D21/174776

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council:

1.    Advertises its intention to transfer Lot 1 DP 821499 Lynburn Ave, Bomaderry and if no objections are received, authorise the transfer of Lot 1 DP 821499 at NIL compensation to Community Association DP270517;

2.    Notes that each party be responsible for their own costs associated with the transfer;

3.    Funds all of Council’s costs associated with the transfer from Project Finance Number 102364; and

4.    Authorise the affixing of the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents requiring to be sealed and that the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign any documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.148   Proposed Disposal of Council Land - Far Meadow

HPERM Ref: D21/200102

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.501

That Council, in accordance with Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993, considers a separate confidential report on the proposed disposal of Council’s vacant land in Far Meadow.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.149   Grant of Easement for overhead power lines to Epsilon Distribution Ministerial Holding Corporation (Endeavour Energy) - 333 Illaroo Road Bangalee and Lot 4 West Cambewarra Road North Nowra

HPERM Ref: D21/260796

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council:

1.    Grant an Easement in favour of Epsilon Distribution Ministerial Holding Corporation (Endeavour Energy) for overhead powerlines variable width over 333 Illaroo Road Bangalee and Bernie Regan Sporting Complex known as Lot 4 West Cambewarra Road North Nowra;

2.    Fund all costs associated with the creation of the Easement from the Far North Collector Road Project;

3.    Authorise the Chief Executive Officer 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SA21.150   Land Acquisition Matter - Bangalee & Cambewarra Localities

HPERM Ref: D21/277957

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.502

That Council, in accordance with Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993, consider a separate confidential report in relation to property acquisition matters associated with Bangalee and Cambewarra localities.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.151   Tenders - Public Amenity Cleaning - Building Services

HPERM Ref: D21/225699

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council consider a separate confidential report regarding Tenders - Public Amenity Cleaning - Building Services, in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Levett)                                                                                  MIN21.503

That Council defer this Item to a later meeting for consideration by the incoming Council.

For:             Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett, Clr Guile, Clr Watson and Clr Kitchener

Against:    Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Gartner, Clr Digiglio and Stephen Dunshea

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.152   Quotations - Grounds Maintenance - Building Services

HPERM Ref: D21/226665

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.504

That Council consider a separate confidential report regarding Quotations - Grounds Maintenance - Building Services, in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.153   Tenders - SCC Administration Building Lift No.2 Replacement

HPERM Ref: D21/208125

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That:

1.    Council note that no conforming tender submissions were received.

2.    In accordance with Regulation 178(3)(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Council commences negotiations with industry leading companies with a view to enter into a contract for the Replacement of the SCC Administration Building Lift No.2.

3.    Council authorise the CEO (Director City Services) to negotiate and execute the contract documents and any other associated documents on behalf of Council in accordance with cl 165 of the Local Government Regulation.

CARRIED

 

 

 

SA21.155   Policy Exemption - Newbook Pty Ltd

HPERM Ref: D21/199996

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.505

That Council:

1.    Considers that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders due to the reasons listed below (pursuant to Section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993):

a.    Newbook is the industry leading platform for holiday parks across Australia;

b.    RMS Cloud, the largest competitor, is updating their platform at this time and unable to provide a comparator system;

c.    There is considerable risk to Holiday Haven for operational disruption and financial loss with a property management and booking software change particularly during peak season.

d.    The limited ability or inability to undertake inspections of the platforms during current COVID operating restrictions; hence minimising the assessment capability.

and thus endorses the decision of the Director City Services to allow for the continued use of the Newbook software for a further 12 months

2.    Authorise the CEO (Director City Services) to manage the existing contract with Newbook acting as the Principal’s Representative on behalf of Council;

3.    Note that Holiday Haven will conduct a tender process for the property management and booking software in early 2022 under section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993 and in accordance with the Shoalhaven City Council tendering procedure.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.156   Martinvale Lane, Jaspers Brush - Causeway Elevation

HPERM Ref: D21/200814

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.506

That:

1.    Council approves to undertake detailed assessment and design, at a cost of $85,000 to upgrade the causeway on Martinvale Lane in Jaspers Brush.

2.    The investigation and design costs of $85,000 be funded from savings in the 2021/22 bridge / major culvert program.

3.    That Council receive a future report on the outcomes of the detailed assessment and the preferred option. The report will be detailed enough for Council to:

a.    Agree on the preferred option for the elevation of the causeway.

b.    Obtain Fisheries approval and undertake necessary channel realignment and embankment protection works.

c.    Seek funding from State Government for construction.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

SA21.157   Ratepayer Advance - Kerb & Gutter Construction - Tomerong Street Currarong

HPERM Ref: D21/157236

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council enter into a Ratepayers Advance Agreement, executed under the Seal of Council with:

1.    M S North of 1 Tomerong Street, Currarong in respect of Kerb and Gutter construction to the value of $22,982.64 (advance) of which $7,322.90 (excluding GST) is the contribution, $15,659.74 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $19,574.68.

2.    N J & L R Cook of 17 Tomerong Street, Currarong in respect of Kerb and Gutter construction to the value of $7,213.44 (advance) of which $ 2,298.40 (excluding GST) is the contribution, $4,915.04 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $6,143.80.

3.    G R & V A Rudan of 19 Tomerong Street, Currarong in respect of Kerb and Gutter construction to the value of $5,969.04 (advance) of which $1,901.90 (excluding GST) is the contribution, $4,067.14 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $5,083.93.

4.    J C Preller of 3 Tomerong Street, Currarong in respect of Kerb and Gutter construction to the value of $7,213.44 (advance) of which $2,298.40 (excluding GST) is the contribution, $4,915.04 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $6,143.80.

5.    The Common Seal of Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documentation required to be sealed otherwise the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.158   Tenders - Garden & Timber Organics Shredding Service

HPERM Ref: D21/220967

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.507

That Council consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.159   Pedestrian Access / Footpath - Matron Porter Drive Narrawallee

HPERM Ref: D21/247949

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Receive the report for information.

2.    Note that a new concrete path 2.5 metre wide will be constructed on the eastern side of Matron Porter Drive from Narrawallee Reserve to Victor Avenue in August 2021 with funds for construction having been sourced from the Active Transport and Federal Stimulus grants.

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Wells)                                                                                    MIN21.508

That Council:

1.    Receive the report for information.

2.    Note that a new concrete path 2.5 metre wide will be constructed on the eastern side of Matron Porter Drive from Narrawallee Reserve to Victor Avenue in August 2021 with funds for construction having been sourced from the Active Transport and Federal Stimulus grants.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.160   Rate Payer  Advance - Kerb & Gutter Installation - 24 to 38 Basin View Parade Basin View

HPERM Ref: D21/265020

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council:

1.    Enter into a Ratepayers Advance Agreement, executed under the Common Seal of Council with:

a.    K & D McMaster of 24 Basin View Parade, Basin View in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $6,411.24 of which total contribution $2,039.94 is the contribution, $4,371.30 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $5,464.13.

b.    B & Y Dawson of 28 Basin View Parade, Basin View in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $6,411.24 of which total contribution $2,039.94 is the contribution, $4,371.30 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $5,464.13.

c.    D Bissell of 30 Basin View Parade, Basin View in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $6,411.24 of which total contribution $2,039.94 is the contribution, $4,371.30 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $5,464.13.

d.    K & A Bedran of 224-226 President Avenue, Brighton Le Sands in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $6,411.24 of which total contribution $2,039.94 is the contribution, $4,371.30  is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $5,464.13.

e.    J & C Nemetz of 34 Basin View Parade, Basin View in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $6,411.24 of which total contribution $2,039.94 is the contribution, $4,371.30 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $5,464.13.

f.     L & D Noonan of 230 Princes Highway, Dapto in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $6,811.20 of which total contribution $2,167.20 is the contribution, $4,644.00 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $5,805.00.

g.    Basin View Cabins Pty Ltd of 19 Monserra Road, Allambie Heights in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $6,035.04 of which total contribution $1,920.24 is the contribution, $4,114.80 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $5,143.50.

2.    Affix the Common Seal of Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documentation required to be sealed otherwise the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.161   Ratepayers Advance - Kerb & Gutter Construction 6, 10, 14, 16 Loralyn Avenue Sanctuary Point

HPERM Ref: D21/268130

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council:

1.    Enter into a Ratepayers Advance Agreement, executed under the Common Seal of Council with:

a.    Raymond & Deborah Lloyd of 49 Broughton Street, Camden NSW 2570 in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $12,921.40 of which $3,169.40 is the contribution, $9,752.00 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $12,190.00 – ($242.00 for a double or additional single driveway as requested).

b.    Robert & Nancy Brown of 10 Loralyn Avenue, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $2,650.00 of which $650.00 is the contribution, $2,000.00 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $2,500.00.

c.    Rodney Green of PO Box 606, Kogarah NSW 1485 in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $8,077.20 of which $1,981.20 is the contribution, $6,096.00 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $7,620.00 – ($242.00 for a double or additional single driveway as requested).

d.    Shirley Phillips of 16 Denise Crescent, Peakhurst NSW 2210 in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of $8,077.20 of which $1,981.20 is the contribution, $6,096.00 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $7,620.00.

2.    Affix the Common Seal of Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documentation required to be sealed otherwise the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.162   Ratepayers Advance - Kerb & Gutter Construction - 123 & 125 Loralyn Avenue St Georges Basin

HPERM Ref: D21/275024

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

1.    That Council:

2.    Enter into a Ratepayers Advance Agreement, executed under the Common Seal of Council with:

a.    S Tarlamis & C Tartamis of 90 Thornley Street, Marrickville NSW 2204 in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $10,200.00 of which $3,250.00 is the contribution, $6,950.00 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $8,687.50.

b.    B A Albrighton & M F Albrighton of 125 Loralyn Avenue, Sanctuary Point NSW 2540 in respect of kerb and gutter construction to the value of total cost $8,568.00 of which $2,730.00 is the contribution, $5,838.00 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $7,297.50.

3.    Affix the Common Seal of Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documentation required to be sealed otherwise the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.163   Request - Refund DA Fees - William Campbell Foundation - DA21/1384

HPERM Ref: D21/264708

Clr Levett - less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration - remained in the room and took part in discussion and vote – his son works for the Foundation.

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    In accordance with Council’s Policy POL20/11, reimburse the relevant development application fees as identified in the report for DA21/1384 lodged by William Campbell Foundation amounting to $796.45. 

2.    Fund the reimbursement from the City Development Directorate (CD) budget with an appropriate adjustment made to the budget at a future quarterly budget review.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Digiglio / Clr Findley)

That Council:

1.    In accordance with Council’s Policy POL20/11, reimburse the relevant development application fees as identified in the report for DA21/1384 lodged by William Campbell Foundation amounting to $796.45. 

2.    Fund the reimbursement from the City Development Directorate (CD) budget with an appropriate adjustment made to the budget at a future quarterly budget review.

CARRIED

 

SA21.164   Worrigee / South Nowra / East Nowra Investigations - Aquatic Centre & Integrated Recreational Strategic Plan

HPERM Ref: D21/154335

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Further investigate the opportunities for a Public Private Partnership in discussion with the Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s Club (Worrigee Sports) and receive a further report at the conclusion of these discussions;

2.    Further investigate the need for a community centre / facility for the Worrigee, South Nowra, and East Nowra areas under the review of the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan and continue discussions with Schools Infrastructure NSW regarding access to Department of Education premises;

3.    Include the creation of an integrated and connected recreational plan for the Worrigee, South Nowra, and East Nowra areas under the review of the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan, currently being undertaken by Council.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr White)                                                                                   MIN21.509

That Council:

1.    Further investigate the opportunities for a Public Private Partnership in discussion with the Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s Club (Worrigee Sports) and receive a further report at the conclusion of these discussions;

 

2.    Further investigate the need for a community centre / facility for the Worrigee, South Nowra, and East Nowra areas under the review of the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan and continue discussions with Schools Infrastructure NSW regarding access to Department of Education premises;

3.    Include the creation of an integrated and connected recreational plan for the Worrigee, South Nowra, and East Nowra areas under the review of the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan, currently being undertaken by Council.

For:             Clr Gash, Clr White, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick, Clr Guile, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Stephen Dunshea

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

CARRIED

Note: A Rescission Motion was received on this item.

 

 

A Point of Order was raised by Clr Findley against Clr Watson for bringing her reputation into disrepute.

 

Clr Watson withdrew his comment.

 

SA21.165   Site Investigations and Consultation - Community Swimming Pool - Culburra Beach

HPERM Ref: D21/179935

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Receive this report as an update on:

a.    Possible sites for the location of the proposed community swimming pool in the Culburra Beach locality being;

i.     Culburra Community Centre

ii.     West Culburra development

b.    Legislative requirements and guidelines for swimming pool management, operation and safety;

c.    Discussions with The Halloran Trust on a potential Public Private Partnership to deliver the proposed community swimming pool within the West Culburra development.

2.    Commence consultations with the community and the Halloran Trust to investigate the desired location, features and feasibility of the proposed community swimming pool at Culburra Beach at the locations noted in 1(a)(i) being Culburra Community Centre and 1(a)(ii) being West Culburra development;

3.    Commence consultations with the community on their willingness to operate and manage a community swimming pool;

4.    Receive a further report on the outcomes of the consultation, site identification and feasibility of establishing the proposed community pool to be operated by the local community. 

 

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Watson)                                                                                   MIN21.510

That Council:

1.    Receive this report as an update on:

a.    Possible sites for the location of the proposed community swimming pool in the Culburra Beach locality being;

i.     Culburra Community Centre

ii.     West Culburra development

b.    Legislative requirements and guidelines for swimming pool management, operation and safety;

c.    Discussions with The Halloran Trust on a potential Public Private Partnership to deliver the proposed community swimming pool within the West Culburra development.

2.    Commence consultations with the community and the Halloran Trust to investigate the desired location, features and feasibility of the proposed community swimming pool at Culburra Beach at the locations noted in 1(a)(i) being Culburra Community Centre and 1(a)(ii) being West Culburra development;

3.    Commence consultations with the community on their willingness to operate and manage a community swimming pool;

4.    Receive a further report on the outcomes of the consultation, site identification and feasibility of establishing the proposed community pool to be operated by the local community. 

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.166   Request for Plaques and Memorial  - Plaques and Memorials Policy

HPERM Ref: D21/195027

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.511

That Council as per the Plaques and Memorials Policy:

1.    Approve the request for a new seat and plaque at Bombie Beach carpark, Ulladulla.

2.    Approve the request for a new seat and plaque at Hyams Beach Boat Ramp.

3.    Approve the request for a new seat and plaque at Trevenar Reserve, Sussex Inlet.

4.    Approve the request for a new seat and plaque at Inyadda Beach entrance, Bendalong.

5.    Approve the request for a plaque only at Callala Creek Bicentennial Park, Callala Bay.

6.    Approve the request for a new seat and plaque at Collingwood Beach, Vincentia.

7.    Approve the request for a new seat and plaque at Ellmoos Reserve, Sussex Inlet.

8.    Approve the request for a new seat and plaque at Scerri Dr, Kioloa.

9.    Approve the request for a plaque only at Nelsons Beach, Vincentia.

10.  Approve either the request for a plaque only at Mollymook Beach Reserve, Mollymook or the request for a new seat and plaque at Rennies Beach, Ulladulla dependent on the preference of the applicant.

11.  Approve the request for a new seat and plaque at Carroll Avenue Reserve, Lake Conjola.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.167   Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) update

HPERM Ref: D21/247714

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council

1.    Accept the update on the Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) Project for information.

2.    Endorse the progression to tender for the detail design and staging plan of the Northern Section of SCaRP in line with the endorsed Master Plan (attached) including:-

a.    Pavilion - Community Hub, 50 Metre indoor pool, learn to swim pool, water play pool features, gym and fitness facilities

b.    Synthetic Athletics Track

c.    Rugby League Fields

d.    Associated infrastructure (carparks, pathways and landscaping)

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Wells)                                                                                    MIN21.512

That Council

1.    Accept the update on the Shoalhaven Community and Recreation Precinct (SCaRP) Project for information.

2.    Endorse the progression to tender for the detail design and staging plan of the Northern Section of SCaRP in line with the endorsed Master Plan (attached) including:-

a.    Pavilion - Community Hub, 50 Metre indoor pool, learn to swim pool, water play pool features, gym and fitness facilities

b.    Synthetic Athletics Track

c.    Rugby League Fields

d.    Associated infrastructure (carparks, pathways and landscaping)

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

SA21.168   Creating a Dementia-Friendly Shoalhaven

HPERM Ref: D21/248398

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Strategy & Assets Committee:

1.    Receive the information in this report on making the Shoalhaven a Dementia-Friendly Community.

2.    Implement the following steps to make the Shoalhaven a community that supports participation and inclusion of people with dementia.

a.    Identify a champion within Council to lead the change.

b.    Ready Council teams for change by embedding improvement of community inclusion into core processes.

c.    Learn more about local context through desktop and network research.

d.    Generate community awareness by promoting existing Council and community activities and facilities.

e.    Engage with teams across Council to generate Council-wide awareness and support.

f.     Consult with local people who have dementia and their families and carers about what dementia-friendly means to them in the Shoalhaven, including as part of engagement processes used for developing the Disability Inclusion Action Plan

g.    Implement cost-neutral initiatives.

h.    Investigate what resourcing would be required to implement other initiatives and embed dementia-friendly principles into Council functions and processes.

3.    Implement the steps outlined above to make the Shoalhaven a community that supports participation and inclusion of people with all types of neurodiversity, including dementia.

4.    Write to the following Ministers to ask them to consider implementing Dementia Australia’s Roadmap for Quality Dementia Care, and the following local Members to ask for their support:

a.    Federal Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services

b.    Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care

c.    NSW Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans

d.    NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services

e.    NSW Shadow Minister for Health, Shadow Minister for the Illawarra, and South Coast

f.     Member for Gilmore 

g.    Member for South Coast

h.    Member for Kiama

5.    Acknowledge the ageing population of the Shoalhaven deserve the values we uphold: Respect, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Digiglio / Clr Gartner)                                                                                MIN21.513

That Strategy & Assets Committee:

1.    Receive the information in this report on making the Shoalhaven a Dementia-Friendly Community.

2.    Implement the following steps to make the Shoalhaven a community that supports participation and inclusion of people with dementia.

a.    Identify a champion within Council to lead the change.

b.    Ready Council teams for change by embedding improvement of community inclusion into core processes.

c.    Learn more about local context through desktop and network research.

d.    Generate community awareness by promoting existing Council and community activities and facilities.

e.    Engage with teams across Council to generate Council-wide awareness and support.

f.     Consult with local people who have dementia and their families and carers about what dementia-friendly means to them in the Shoalhaven, including as part of engagement processes used for developing the Disability Inclusion Action Plan

g.    Implement cost-neutral initiatives.

h.    Investigate what resourcing would be required to implement other initiatives and embed dementia-friendly principles into Council functions and processes.

3.    Implement the steps outlined above to make the Shoalhaven a community that supports participation and inclusion of people with all types of neurodiversity, including dementia.

4.    Write to the following Ministers to ask them to consider implementing Dementia Australia’s Roadmap for Quality Dementia Care, and the following local Members to ask for their support:

a.    Federal Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services

b.    Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care

c.    NSW Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans

d.    NSW Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services

e.    NSW Shadow Minister for Health, Shadow Minister for the Illawarra, and South Coast

f.     Member for Gilmore 

g.    Member for South Coast

h.    Member for Kiama

5.    Acknowledge the ageing population of the Shoalhaven deserve the values we uphold: Respect, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.169   Sanctuary Point Oval Athletics Field Improvements

HPERM Ref: D21/288289

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council:

1.    Contribute to the initial line marking for St Georges Basin Little Athletics summer 2021/22 season, utilising funds from the SSSF Precinct Operations (Central) budget in 2021/22;

2.    Support the St Georges Basin Little Athletics Club to develop a viable strategy to manage line marking in future seasons, in line with other Shoalhaven athletics clubs and the Sportsgrounds Management Policy;

3.    Implement measures to mitigate water penetration to the St Georges Basin Little Athletics shed during rain events, utilising the SSSF Central – Recreation Buildings Programmed Works budget in 2021/22;

4.    Monitor field conditions at the Sanctuary Point Oval following the recent drainage works improvements works.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.170   Water & Sewerage Headworks Charges - Assistance for Developments Policy - Proposed Amendments Report

HPERM Ref: D21/250988

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)                                                                                  MIN21.514

That Council

1.    Discontinue the Water & Sewerage Headworks Charges – Assistance for Developers Policy on 31 March 2022 (valid from 7 April 2020), to align with the COVID-19 Contributions Discount Subsidy Policy (POL20/23) review. This is also in line with the end of the pandemic period as defined by the current Section 10.17, Environmental Planning and Assessment  Act 1979: COVID-19 Pandemic – Ministerial Orders (2021).

2.    Publicly advertise the revised Policy in accordance with legislative requirements as soon as possible and if any significant submissions are received that these be considered in a further report to enable the finalisation of the Policy. If no (or minor) submissions are received then proceed to finalise the amendment to the Policy as notified, without any further reports.

3.    Revert to the Section 64 Assistance Policy that existed prior to 7 April 2020, after 31 March 2022.

CARRIED

 

SA21.171   Bendeela Reservoir - Review of Environmental Factors

HPERM Ref: D21/218352

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council, after consideration of the Review of Environmental Factors for the Bendeela Reservoir, dated May 2021:

1.    Determine that it is unlikely that there will be any significant environmental impact as a result of the proposed works and an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required for the proposed activity.

2.    Adopt and implement the proposed mitigation measures and controls outlined in the Review of Environmental Factors.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                   MIN21.515

That Council, after consideration of the Review of Environmental Factors for the Bendeela Reservoir, dated May 2021:

1.    Determine that it is unlikely that there will be any significant environmental impact as a result of the proposed works and an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required for the proposed activity.

2.    Adopt and implement the proposed mitigation measures and controls outlined in the Review of Environmental Factors.

CARRIED

 

 

SA21.172   Acquisition of sewer and electrical easements - 12 Flood Street Sussex Inlet

HPERM Ref: D21/239538

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That:

1.    Council acquire the following easements over Lot 7 DP731147, No 12 Flood Avenue Sussex Inlet:

a)   An Easement for Sewer Main 2.4 metres & 4 metres wide highlighted yellow & marked ‘S’ on the attached draft survey plan, and

b)   An Easement for Electrical Purposes 2.4 metres & 4 metres wide edged red & marked ‘E’ on the attached draft survey plan,

2.    Council pay compensation of $6,000, plus GST if applicable, and reasonable legal costs associated with the acquisitions in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, from Shoalhaven Water’s Sewer Fund.

3.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SA21.173   Acquisition of Easement for Sewer Pipeline - Lot 3 DP505763 at Terara

HPERM Ref: D21/240910

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That:

1.    Council acquire the following easements over Lot 3 DP505763, Terara Road Terara:

a.    An Easement for Sewer Pipeline 4 metres wide highlighted pink & marked ‘S’ on the attached easement acquisition plan DP1270293, and

b.    An Easement for Sewer Pipeline 6 metres wide highlighted yellow & marked ‘S2’ on the attached easement acquisition plan DP1270293.

2.    Council pay compensation of $19,500, plus GST if applicable, and reasonable legal and valuation costs associated with the acquisition in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, from Shoalhaven Water’s Sewer Fund.

3.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed.

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 Levett / Clr Gartner)                                                                                  MIN21.516

 

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.

                        

CSA21.34       Land Acquisition Matter - Bangalee & Cambewarra Localities

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

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.

CSA21.35       Proposed Disposal of Council Land -  Far Meadow

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

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.

 

CSA21.36       Tenders - Public Amenity Cleaning - Building Services

Commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.10(A)(2)(d)(i)

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.

CSA21.37       Quotations - Ground Maintenance - Building Services

Commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.10(A)(2)(d)(i)

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.

CSA21.38       Tenders – Garden & Timber Organics Shredding Service

Commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.10(A)(2)(d)(i)

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 6:52pm.

 

The meeting moved into open session, the time being 6:55pm.

 

 

Report from confidential session

 

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

 

CSA21.34  Land Acquisition Matter - Bangalee & Cambewarra Localities

HPERM Ref: D21/277390

This item is a recommendation to the Ordinary Meeting on 27 July 2021

 

 

CSA21.35  Proposed Disposal of Council Land -  Far Meadow

HPERM Ref: D21/200369

This item is a recommendation to the Ordinary Meeting on 27 July 2021

 

 

 

 

 

CSA21.36  Tenders - Public Amenity Cleaning - Building Services

HPERM Ref: D21/218544

RESOLVED                                                                                                                        MIN21.518C

That Council defer this Item to a later meeting for consideration by the incoming Council.

CARRIED

 

 

CSA21.37  Quotations - Ground Maintenance - Building Services

HPERM Ref: D21/218534

RESOLVED                                                                                                                        MIN21.519C

That

1.    Council adopt the recommendation of the Quotation Assessment Team to accept the quotation from Programmed Property Services Pty Ltd for two years (with the option of a one-year extension) at a cost of $138,443.00 per year (total cost $276,886.00).

2.    The contract documents and any other associated documents be executed on behalf of the Council in accordance with cl165 of the Local Government Regulation, by the Director City Services, as the Principle’s Representative.

CARRIED

 

 

CSA21.38  Tenders – Garden & Timber Organics Shredding Service

HPERM Ref: D21/220030

RESOLVED                                                                                                                        MIN21.520C

That

1.    The Strategy & Assets Committee accept the Tender from Soilco Pty Ltd for Garden & Timber Organics Shredding Service at a total 3 year estimated cost of $802,750 (excluding GST), with an option for Council to extend the Service at its sole discretion for up to 3 additional years.

2.    The contract documents and any other associated documents be executed on behalf of the Council in accordance with cl165 of the Local Government Regulation by the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services).

CARRIED

 

 

Note: A Rescission Motion was received in relation to SA21.164 – Worrigee / South Nowra / East Nowra Investigations – Aquatic Centre and Integrated Recreational Strategic Plan signed by Clr Findley, Clr Levett and Clr Gartner.

 

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 6:59pm.

 

 

Clr Wells

CHAIRPERSON