Ordinary Meeting
Minutes
5 February 2015
MINUTES OF THE BYRON
SHIRE COUNCIL Ordinary Meeting HELD
ON Thursday, 5 February 2015 COMMENCING AT 10.31am AND CONCLUDING AT
3.00pm
I2015/37
PRESENT: Cr
S Richardson (Mayor), Cr B Cameron, Cr C Cubis, Cr D Dey, Cr A Hunter,
Cr S Ibrahim, Cr P Spooner, Cr R Wanchap and Cr D Woods
Staff: Mark
Arnold (Acting General Manager)
Trish
Kirkland (Acting Director Corporate and Community Services)
Phil
Holloway (Director Infrastructure Services)
Shannon
Burt (Director Sustainable Environment and Economy)
Shannon
McKelvey (Executive Manager Organisation Development)
Kylie
Grainey (Minute Taker)
The Mayor opened the meeting and acknowledged that
the meeting is being held on Arakwal Country and that we pay our respects to
the elders past and present and extend our respect to the Bundjalung clans
whose lands and waters are part of the Shire.
Public
Access
Prior to dealing with the circulated reports and associated
information, a Public Access Session was held and Council was addressed on the
following:
8.2. Establishment
of a Resident Roundtable
Tony Hart (Bangalow Progress Association) addressed Council in
favour of the recommendation.
Cate Coorey (Byron Residents Association) addressed Council in
favour of the recommendation.
9.1. Public
Questions
David Wallace addressed Council in favour of the
recommendation.
Morgan addressed Council in favour of the recommendation.
9.2 Refugee
Welcome Zone
Sandra Kessler and Garth Luke (Mullumbimby Loves Refugees) addressed
Council in favour of the recommendation.
Morgan addressed Council against the recommendation.
9.3 Healthy
Marine Environment – Educational sign at Main Beach
Karl Goodsell (Positive Change for Marine Life) addressed
Council in favour of the recommendation.
13.3 Owners
consent to lodge a DA – Telecommunication facility
Vanessa Davies and Darren Mason (Aurecon / Telstra) addressed
Council in favour of the recommendation.
Ray Musgrave, Tim Reilly and Dr Oscar Serrallach addressed
Council against the recommendation.
13.12 Two-lanes
inbound, Shirley Street and direct access Lawson Street north carpark
Laurie Lynch addressed Council against the
recommendation.
Submission No. 1 Byron
Bay BMX Track
Phillipe Soria made a submission to Council regarding support
for BMX track at Byron Bay.
Submission No. 2 Byron
Bay Hair Wrap Shop
Morgan made a submission to Council regarding the
Byron Bay hair wrap shop.
Submission No. 3 Grading
dirt roads and driveways
Morgan made a submission to Council regarding grading
dirt roads and driveways.
Submission No. 4 Illegal
to sleep in your car
Morgan made a submission to Council regarding the legalities
of sleeping in a car.
Apologies
There were no apologies.
Requests
for Leave of Absence
There
were no requests for leave of absence
Declarations
of Interest – Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary
There were no Declarations of Interest – Pecuniary and
Non-Pecuniary
Tabling of Pecuniary Interest
Returns
There were no Pecuniary Interest Returns tabled.
Adoption
of Minutes from Previous Meetings
15-001
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Resolved that the minutes of the following meetings be
confirmed:
· Ordinary
Meeting held 11 December 2014
(Dey/Woods)
The motion
was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Reservation
of Items for Debate and Order of Business
The Mayor suspended standing orders to allow for items to be
reserved for debate, being:
Staff Reports
Corporate and Community Services
Report
No 13.2. Byron Bay War Memorial Swimming
Pool – Lease/Management
Agreement
Report No.
13.3 Owner's Consent to Lodge DA -
Telecommunications Facility on Council Land at Ocean Shores
Sustainable Environment and Economy
Report No. 13.6 PLANNING
- Draft Planning Proposal for an amendment to the Byron LEP 2014 to rezone land
and permit Community Title at Lot 1 DP 1031848, The Coast Road, Broken Head
(The Linnaeus Estate)
Report No. 13.8 South
Coast Regional Sea Level Rise Policy and Planning Framework
Infrastructure Services
Report No. 13.9 South
Byron Sewage Treatment Plant Decommissioning
Report
No. 13.12 Two-lanes inbound, Shirley Street and direct
access Lawson Street north car park, Byron Bay
The remaining Recommendations
and Committee Recommendations were adopted as a whole, being moved by Cr Woods
and seconded by Cr Cameron. Each recommendation is recorded with a separate
resolution number commencing at Resolution No. 15-002 and concluding
with Resolution No. 15-013.
STAFF REPORTS – CORPORATE AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Report No. 13.1 Section
355 Committee / Boards of Management - Changes to Membership
File No: I2014/91
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15-002
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Resolved:
1. That
Council accept the resignation from Annette Welstead and officially thank her
for her contribution on the Heritage House Bangalow Section 355 Management
Committee.
2. That
the following appointments be made in line with Councillors term of office
ending September 2016.
a) That
Samuel Fell be officially appointed to the Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall
Board of Management.
b) That
Damon Lewis be officially appointed to the Bangalow A&I Hall Board of
Management.
c) That
Elissa Pelling and Robyn Quinn be officially appointed to the South Golden
Beach Community Hall Section 355 Management Committee.
3. That
Cr Basil Cameron be the appointed Councillor delegate and Crs Ibrahim and
Cubis be alternate delegates on the Bangalow A&I Hall Board of
Management.
(Woods/Cameron)
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Report No. 13.4 Potential
Future Bulk Water Charges - Rous Water
File No: I2015/1
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15-003
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Resolved that Council:
1. Note
the contents of this report.
2. Request
staff to undertake financial modelling of the likely impact on Byron Shire
consumers from Water rates increases necessitated by the Rous Water imposts
and then utilise this information in formulating a detailed submission in
response to Rous Water’s proposed bulk water supply charge regime.
(Woods/Cameron)
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Report No. 13.5 Investments
- December 2014
File No: I2015/4
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15-004
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Resolved that the
report listing Council’s investments and overall cash position as at 31
December 2014 be noted. (Woods/Cameron)
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Staff Report - Sustainable
Environment and Economy
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Report No. 13.7 Report
of the Planning Review Committee Meeting held on 9 December 2014
File No: I2014/99
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15-005
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Resolved that the
report be noted.
(Woods/Cameron)
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Staff Report – infrastructure
services
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Report No. 13.10 Lot
5 Shara Boulevard - Public Reserve Proposal
File No: I2014/175
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15-006
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Resolved that Lot
5 DP880917 Shara Boulevard, North Ocean Shores be designated a Public
Reserve.
(Woods/Cameron)
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Report No. 13.11 Tallow
Creek Flood Mapping Update
File No: I2015/6
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15-007
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Resolved:
1. That
Council notes the information contained within Attachment 1 and adopts the
new Tallow Creek flood mapping, as detailed in Attachment 1, for use in all
future planning assessments and infrastructure projects.
2. That
Council add Attachment 1 as an addendum to the Council adopted Tallow Creek
Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2009.
(Woods/Cameron)
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Report No. 13.13 Unresolved
Local Traffic Committee items from 11 December 2014
File No: I2015/14
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15-008
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Resolved that Council
adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
1. Library truck request
to use bus zone, Rajah Road, Ocean Shores
Committee recommendation
That to accommodate the
request from the Richmond-Tweed Regional Library for a space to park the
mobile library truck in Ocean Shores, Council:
a) notes
the support of both the Local Traffic Committee and the local bus operator
(Blanchs/BVC);
b) notes
it will require an extension of the existing bus bay on the east side of
Rajah Road, Ocean Shores as located directly at the frontage of the shopping
centre;
c) subject
to the extension being approved and completed, sign the southern end, for a
length of no less than 18m, as ‘No Parking’ and ‘Byron
Shire Council Authorised Vehicles Excepted’ and sign the remaining
length as a Bus Zone; and
d) notify
library management that the mobile library truck is authorised to use the
space as signed.
(Woods/Cameron)
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15-009
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee
Recommendation:
2. Request for speed
zone review, Possum Shoot Road, Coorabell
That
Council notes RMS advice that a speed zone review for Possum Shoot Road, Coorabell
will not be undertaken at this time.
(Woods/Cameron)
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COMMITTEE Report – infrastructure
services
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Report No. 14.1 Report
of the Community Infrastructure Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4 December
2014
File No: I2015/9
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15-010
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Resolved that Council note the minutes of the Community
Infrastructure Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4 December 2014.
(Woods/Cameron)
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15-011
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Resolved that
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 5.2 Landslips
- Update Report
File No: I2014/170
Committee Recommendation 5.2.1
1. That Council notes
the Community Infrastructure Advisory Committee has noted the information
provided in this report.
2. That staff be thanked
for having completed the land slip repair adjacent to the Wilsons Creek
Primary School. (Woods/Cameron)
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15-012
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 5.1 Draft Asset Management
Policy
File No:
I2014/174
Committee Recommendation
5.1.1
1. That
the draft Asset Management Policy, as amended, be placed on public
exhibition.
2. That
if no submissions are received on the ‘draft Asset Management Policy,’
at the end of the public exhibition period it be adopted.
3. That
if submissions are received on the ‘draft Asset Management
Policy’ they be reported back to Council.
(Woods/Cameron) .
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15-013
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Resolved That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 5.3 Infrastructure
Services Risk Management Procedures Part 1 – Roads Footpaths and
Drainage
File No:
I2014/171
Committee Recommendation
5.3.1
That Council endorse the Infrastructure Services Risk
Management Procedures Part 1 Roads, Footpath and Drainage, including:
1. The
ability for Council to meet future service level obligations as identified
within the Infrastructure Services Risk Management Procedure will be
constrained by future budgets, which may result in the need for a further
report to Council to address:
a) reducing
the level of service of programmed maintenance in order to undertake high and
urgent risk priorities or;
b) adjusting
the risk rating formula so less defects are included in the high and urgent
priority, and response times are increased or;
c) increasing
the future Local Roads and Drainage budget to permit Council to continue with
the current Service Level program and address defects in the recommended time
frame
2. That
the Infrastructure Services Risk Management Procedure is being undertaken in
a staged approach, with each implementation stage to be reported to the
Community Infrastructure Advisory Committee for endorsement.
3. That
Council is supportive of a trial taking place for six months, with a report
coming back to the Community Infrastructure Advisory Committee providing the
result of the trial.
(Woods/Cameron)
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Procedural
Motion
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15-014
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Resolved that Council change the order of business to deal
with Reports 9.1, 13.3, 8.2, 9.2, 9.3, and 13.12 next on the Agenda. (Woods/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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NOTICE
OF MOTION
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Notice of Motion No. 9.1 Public
Questions
File No: I2015/16
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15-015
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Resolved that Council
a) Reinstate Public Questions
within the Code of Meeting Practice within the Public Access Section;
and
b) Amend the Code of Meeting
Practice to:
i.
allow Public Questions to be asked within Council meetings; and
ii.
allow Councillors to ask questions of the speaker
iii.
responses to questions taken on notice will be tabled in the next agenda
papers
(Spooner/Dey)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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STAFF REPORT – CORPORATE AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Report No. 13.3 Owner's
Consent to Lodge DA - Telecommunications Facility on Council Land at Ocean
Shores
File No: I2014/176
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15-016
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Resolved that Council not provide owners consent and, in
advising Telstra of this decision, indicate that Council supports Telstra
improving its service to the area but requests that it find other location(s)
for new base stations away from residents and schools. (Dey/Spooner)
The motion
was put to the vote and declared carried.
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MAYORAL MINUTE
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Mayoral Minute No. 8.2 Establishment
of a Resident Roundtable
File No: I2015/23
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15-017
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Resolved that
Council:
1. Establish
a regular Resident Roundtable meeting keeping in line with a similar format as
the Sports Stakeholder and Business Roundtables.
2. That
invitations be made to progress associations, resident groups and community
groups to attend these meetings and agenda items sought prior to each
meeting.
(Richardson/Spooner)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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NOTICES OF MOTION
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Notice of Motion No. 9.2 Refugee
Welcome Zone
File No: I2015/17
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15-018
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Resolved that Council:
1. Declares
Byron Shire to be a Refugee Welcome Zone.
2. Signs
the Refugee Welcome Zone Declaration endorsed by the Refugee Council of
Australia, at a public signing ceremony to which a member of the Refugee
Council of Australia is invited.
(Spooner/Cameron)
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Procedural
Motion
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15-019
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Resolved: that
Cr Spooner be granted a two minute extension to his speech.
(Richardson/Ibrahim)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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The motion was put to the
vote and declared carried.
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Notice of Motion No. 9.3 Healthy
Marine Environment - Educational Sign at Main Beach, Byron Bay
File No: I2015/18
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15-020
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Resolved that:
1. Council
supports the installation a Healthy Marine Environment education sign at Main
Beach, Byron Bay through an educational awareness partnership with Positive
Change for Marine Life.
The
aim of this partnership is to promote actions that will ensure a healthy
marine environment in Byron Bay. This will ensure a reduction in the level of
waste collected at Main Beach to achieve economic, social and environmental
benefits.
2. The partnership to
investigate and facilitate the following elements:
i. Statistical
collection and analysis of marine debris;
ii. Monitoring
and evaluation of littering at Main Beach;
iii. Identification
of the positive benefits and/or challenges in maintaining a healthy marine
environment;
iv. Installation
of signage and other park infrastructure (e.g. seating, recycle and wastage
bins) to support a public education campaign promoting a Healthy Marine
Environment;
3. Council refers this
motion to be considered in the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan process.
4. Any proposals resulting from
this partnership resulting in additional costs to council outside allocated
budgets to be reported back to council for approval.
(Spooner/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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staff report – infrastructure
services
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Report No. 13.12 Two-lanes
inbound, Shirley Street and direct access Lawson Street north car park, Byron
Bay
File No: I2015/10
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Cr Ibrahim left the chambers at 12.06pm and returned at
12.09pm
Cr Dey left the chambers at 12.15pm and returned at
12.16pm
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15-021
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Resolved that:
1. Council provide
a continuous second in bound lane commencing 50 metres north of the
Shirley/Butler Street roundabout in Byron Bay through to the Lawson/Jonson
Street roundabout;
2. The purpose
is to improve operation and movement at and between the aforementioned
roundabouts and is to
maintain the existing lane configuration west of the
Jonson/Lawson Street intersection which includes a dedicated left-turn lane
and a combined through and right lane; and
3. the
$206,000 within s94 reserved for Byron Bay traffic management be made
available for this project including the completion of detailed design and
cost estimates, obtainment of approvals and construction.
4. this resolution
be reported to the next Local Traffic Committee meeting for their
advice and comment. Where staff consider such advice and comment to be
significant in regards to safety, the matter be returned to Council for
further consideration.
5. where
practical and appropriate this project be designed and delivered with
consideration of the Byron Bay town centre bypass.
(Wanchap/Woods)
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AMENDMENT
Moved that Council:
1. refers the proposal
(development of a permanent second along 50 metres of Shirley Street and
Lawson Street to Jonson Street) to Council's consultants McGregor Coxall, who
are developing the Byron Bay Town Centre Master Plan ; and
2. refers the
proposal under resolution 14-187 (Permanent inbound bus lane) and cyclist
needs to the same consultant; and
3. receives their advice
though the Plan's processes before considering the proposals further.
(Dey/Richardson)
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Procedural
Motion
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15-022
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Resolved that Cr Dey be granted a two
minute extension to his speech.
(Richardson/Hunter)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Cr Ibrahim voted against the motion.
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Procedural
Motion
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15-024
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Resolved that Cr Cameron be granted a two minute extension
to his speech. `
(Richardson/Cameron)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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The amendment was put to the vote and declared lost.
Councillors Ibrahim, Cubis, Woods, Hunter and Wanchap
voted against the amendment.
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Councillors Dey, Richardson, Spooner and Cameron voted
against the motion.
A Notice of Rescission Motion has been lodged on this
Item.
The meeting adjourned at 12.35pm for a lunch break and
reconvened at 1.42pm
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Procedural
Motion
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15-025
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Resolved that Council change the order of
business to deal with Reports 13.2 next on the Agenda. (Richardson/Cameron)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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staff report – corporate and
community services
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Report No. 13.2 Byron
Bay War Memorial Swimming Pool - Lease/Management Agreement
File No: I2014/160
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15-026
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Resolved:
1. That
Council not call for tenders for the proposed lease/management agreement of
the Byron Bay Byron Bay War Memorial Swimming Pool Complex (“the
Complex”) for the following reasons:
(a) that
Crown Lands (as a Lessor) has not provided its consent to the calling of
tenders to establish a new lease/management agreement; and
(b) that
advice from the Office of Local Government and Council’s independent
legal advice supports the rationalisation of land titles prior to the calling
of tenders to establish a new lease/management agreement; and
(c) the
specialised nature of pool management means that there are limited persons
with sufficient experience and skill; and
(d) a
tenure of twenty-four (24) months would be unlikely to result in commercially
acceptable tenders.
2. That
Council delegate the General Manager to negotiate and do all things necessary
to finalise a new lease/management agreement for the Complex with the current
lessees/managers (Fishheads@Byron Pty Ltd) on a “without
admission”, “without prejudice” and “without
obligation” basis and subject always to all necessary approvals from
external agencies being obtained.
3. Endorse
the proposed lease/management agreement for the Complex on the same basis of
the current deed of agreement with the following changes:
(a) 24
month term, commencing 1 July 2015 and terminating on 30 June 2017,
(b) Rent
determined via market valuation and indexed where necessary,
(c) Management
Fee will be indexed where necessary.
subject
to meeting all statutory requirements relating to any new lease including
public notice and public consultation processes, obtaining approval of the
Minister of Lands, as well as the Minister for Local Government if necessary.
4. That
the lease/management agreement be subject to the following:
a) the
lessees releasing Council, as Reserve Trust Manager, from all (real or
perceived) claims, damages, liability, actions or the like, arising from
anything to do with the lease/management agreement of the Complex, leases or
generally their occupation of the Byron Bay War Memorial Swimming Pool
Complex at any time, such release to be in writing to the satisfaction of the
General Manager and Council’s solicitors; and
b) the
lessees personally guaranteeing that they will vacate the premises by the end
date of the proposed new lease, namely 30 June 2017, and indemnifying Council
as the Reserve Trust Manager, from all claims, damages, actions, liability or
the like in the event that they do not so vacate the premises.
5. Delegate
the General Manager to negotiate and do all things necessary to finalise a
new lease/management agreement for the Complex with the current
lessees/managers (Fishheads@Byron Pty Ltd) on a “without
admission”, “without prejudice” and “without
obligation” basis and subject always to all necessary approvals from external
agencies being obtained.
6. That
Council’s Seal be affixed to the lease/management agreement of the
Complex with Fishheads@Byron Pty Ltd in accordance with Local Government
(General) Regulation 2005, clause 400.
7. That
in the event negotiations with the current lessees/managers are unsuccessful
and/or are not concluded within this time, the General Manager is authorised
to serve notice on the current lessees/managers to vacate the premises on or
before 30 June 2015.
8. That
in the event an acceptable leasing arrangement cannot be reached and notice
is served on the current lessees/managers to vacate the premises, the
management of the Complex revert to Council from 1 July 2015.
(Woods/Cubis)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Mayoral Minute
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Mayoral Minute No. 8.1 Sealing
of Minyon Falls Road
File No: I2015/22
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15-027
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Resolved:
1. That
Council liaise with Lismore City Council and NPWS in order to seek support
from State and Federal governments to fund the sealing of Minyon Falls road
and to possibly develop a joint funding proposal.
2. That
relevant local members, the Hon. Don Page and the Hon. Thomas George be
requested to represent the needs and benefits of sealing this road for locals
and visitors with the State government and to support any applications
relating to sealing the road.
3. That,
as the road is primarily used by large amounts of visitors to reach Minyon
Falls within Nightcap National Park, the Federal and State Ministers of the
Environment be requested to support and assist in the sealing of Minyon Falls
road.
(Richardson/Spooner)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Petitions
The Mayor tabled a petition with 753 signatures against
the construction of the Telstra Tower in Ocean Shores.
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Petition No. 10.1 Proposed
Extension of Paid Parking in Byron Bay
File No: I2014/163
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15-028
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Resolved:
1. That
the petition regarding the proposed extension of paid parking in Byron Bay be
noted.
2. That
the petition be referred to the Director Infrastructure Services and be
included in the discussion paper for the next workshop for Councillors on
Paid Parking.
(Woods/Richards)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Submissions
and Grants
Councillor Richardson advised Council has received the
following grants:
- Received $111,286 from
Office of Environment and Heritage to create depot to collect chemical waste
- Received $735,759
from Office of Environment and Heritage for Green Waste collection
Delegates'
Reports
Cr Woods spoke regarding the Rous Water Risk and Audit
committee held on 4 February 2015.
Cr Woods also spoke regarding the Mullumbimby Showground
Trust Committee. The Committee has recently received a second grant to complete
Stage 2 electrical works.
Staff
Reports - Sustainable Environment and Economy
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Report No. 13.6 PLANNING
- Draft Planning Proposal for an amendment to the Byron LEP 2014 to rezone
land and permit Community Title at Lot 1 DP 1031848, The Coast Road, Broken
Head (The Linnaeus Estate)
File No: I2014/100
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15-029
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Resolved:
1. That
Council decline to proceed with the attached planning proposal to amend Byron
LEP 2014.
2. That
Council investigate the suitability of the site for Community Title
subdivision during preparation of the Byron Urban and Rural Housing
Strategy.
3. That
Council defer any new zonings on the site until after release of the final E
zone review report.
4. That,
at the next general update of Byron LEP 2014, Council agree to amend the SP1
zone on Lot 1 DP 1031848 to refer to a private education facility and
amend Schedule 1 to define private education facility and specifically
permit it as a use on the subject land.
(Ibrahim/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Councillors Ibrahim, Dey, Cubis, Woods, Richardson,
Cameron, Wanchap, Spooner and Hunter voted in favour of the motion.
FORESHADOWED MOTION
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15-030
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Resolved that the General Manager provides a brief report
to Councillors itemising the various strategic
planning projects currently underway, with advice on prioritising
and adequately resourcing the review of the Byron Rural Settlement Strategy.
(Ibrahim/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Councillors Ibrahim, Dey, Cubis, Woods, Richardson,
Cameron, Wanchap, Spooner and Hunter voted in favour of the motion.
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The meeting was adjourned at 2.14pm to move into the
Reserve Trust Committee Meeting and reconvened at 2.15pm. Resolution No.
15-031 was used during the Reserve Trust Committee Meeting.
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Procedural
Motion
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15-032
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Resolved that Cr Woods be granted a one/two
minute extension to his/her speech. (Woods/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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FORESHADOWED MOTION
Moved: That Council write to the Minister and DoPE
asking them once again to:
i. urgently
resolve the matter of E-zones which the State deferred from our LEP2014,
or
ii. to
return planning powers to Council, so that we can resolve this and other
outstanding matters
locally.
(Dey / Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared lost.
Councillors Dey, Richardson, Spooner and Cameron voted
for the motion.
Councillors Ibrahim, Cubis, Woods, Wanchap and Hunter
voted against the motion
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Report No. 13.8 South
Coast Regional Sea Level Rise Policy and Planning Framework
File No: I2015/8
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15-033
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Resolved that in response to the correspondence from
Eurobodalla Shire Council (Attachment 1) and the brief review conducted of
the South Coast Regional Sea Level Rise Policy and Planning Response
Framework, Council write to the NSW Premier, the Hon Mike Baird MP,
requesting three key actions from the State Government:
a) Adopt
a State wide guideline for sea level rise planning, including sea-level rise
planning benchmarks, that is informed by the South Coast Regional Sea Level
Rise Policy and Planning Response Framework.
b) Monitor
future Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports to inform updates to
planning advice issued to local councils.
c) Take
over responsibility for preparing all Coastal Hazard Studies in NSW to ensure
consistency of methods applied to examine coastal hazards.
(Ibrahim/Woods)
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AMENDMENT
Moved:
That in response to the correspondence from Eurobodalla Shire Council
(Attachment 1) and the brief review conducted of the South Coast Regional
Sea Level Rise Policy and Planning Response Framework, Council write to
the NSW Premier, the Hon Mike Baird MP, requesting two key actions from the
State Government:
a) Adopt
a State wide guideline for sea level rise planning, including sea-level rise
planning benchmarks, that is informed by the South Coast Regional Sea Level
Rise Policy and Planning Response Framework.
b) Monitor
future Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports to inform updates to
planning advice issued to local councils.
(Dey/Cameron)
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Procedural Motion
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15-034
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Resolved that Cr Ibrahim be granted a two minute extension
to his speech. (Ibrahim/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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The amendment was put to the vote and declared lost.
Crs Dey and Cameron voted in favour of the amendment
Crs Ibrahim, Cubis, Woods, Richardson, Wanchap, Spooner
and Hunter voted against the amendment.
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Crs Dey, Cameron, Ibrahim, Cubis, Woods, Richardson,
Wanchap, Spooner and Hunter voted in favour of the motion
Staff
Report - Infrastructure Services
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Report No. 13.9 South
Byron Sewage Treatment Plant Decommissioning
File No: I2014/88
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15-035
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Resolved:
1. That
Council proceed with the demolition and remediation of the South Byron Sewage
Treatment Plant ‘works infrastructure’ only; and
2. That
Council engage a tourism development consultant, within a cost limit of
$5500, to develop additional mixed tourism, eco-tourism and residential
end use scenarios and undertake a financial analysis and viability assessment
to supplement the existing South Byron Sewage Treatment Plant Master Plan
(GHD 2010, E2014/78546).
(Hunter/Cubis)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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There being no further business the meeting concluded at 3.00pm.
I hereby certify that
these are the true and correct Minutes of this Meeting
as confirmed at
Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 26 February 2015.
….…………………………
Mayor Simon Richardson