BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Ordinary Meeting Minutes
22 February 2024
MINUTES OF THE BYRON
SHIRE COUNCIL Ordinary Meeting HELD
ON Thursday, 22 February 2024
COMMENCING AT 9.09am
AND CONCLUDING AT 3.28pm
I2024/239
PRESENT: Cr
M Lyon (Mayor), Cr S Balson (left at 1:30pm), Cr D Dey, Cr A Hunter,
Cr S Ndiaye, Cr A Pugh, Cr M Swivel and Cr P Westheimer
Staff: Mark Arnold (General
Manager)
Esmeralda
Davis (Director Corporate and Community Services)
Phil
Holloway (Director Infrastructure Services)
Shannon
Burt (Director Sustainable Environment and Economy)
Heather
Sills (Manager Corporate Services)
Sarah
Nagel (Manager Public and Environmental Services) – Item 13.10
Sharyn
French (Manager Sustainable Environment and Economy) – Item 13.11
Jess
Cutter (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.
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Procedural
Motion
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24-025
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Resolved that a representative of the Daily
Telegraph be permitted to conduct audio-visual recording during Item 13.15 of
Public Access in the 22 February 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting. (Lyon/Swivel)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously
Cr Pugh was not present for the vote.
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Cr Pugh joined the meeting at 9:12am.
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:
Public Access
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Report No and Title
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For/
Against
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Name
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Representing
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Via
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13.2
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Grants January 2024
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Against
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Lydia Kindred
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Northern Rivers Railway
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In person
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13.5
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Budget Review – 1 October 2023 to 31 December
2023
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Against
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Moritz Engling
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Self
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In person
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13.10
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2023 Environment and Safety Priorities Program
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Against
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Angela Dunlop
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Self
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In person
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13.11
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Next Place Plan - Scope, Program and Budget
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For
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Kim Dowling
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North Byron Business Chamber
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Audio recording
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13.15
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Tyagarah Clothing Optional Beach
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For
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Christopher Moyes/Ebony Eagles
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Self
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In person
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Gwen Gould
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Self
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Against
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Bradley Benham & Jessa O’Brien
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Byron Naturists
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Procedural
Motion
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24-026
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Resolved that Public Access be extended until 11.00am.
(Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Report No and Title
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For/
Against
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Name
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Representing
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Via
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17.1
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Late Report as per Res 24-019 - Deferral of Notice of
Motion 9.3 from 8 February 2024 Ordinary (Planning) Meeting 'Interim Heritage
Order on works proposed and imminent at 15 Torakina Road (Wallum Estate) in
Bayside Brunswick'
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For
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Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council (Leweena
Williams – CEO)
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Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council (Leweena
Williams – CEO)
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In person
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Bundjalung of Byron Bay Aboriginal Corporation
(Arakwal)
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Bundjalung of Byron Bay Aboriginal Corporation
(Arakwal)
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Read by staff
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Submissions
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Subject
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Name
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Representing
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Via
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Development on Floodplains
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Peter McGill
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Self
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In person
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Community consultation process around the Wallum site
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Lila Allison
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Self
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In person
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Planned road work Bayshore Drive
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Ann Bernice Reed
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Self
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In person
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The meeting adjourned at 11.00am for break
and reconvened at 11.20am.
Apologies
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Procedural
Motion
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24-027
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Resolved that the apology from Cr Coorey be accepted and a
leave of absence granted from the 22 February 2024 Ordinary Council meeting. (Lyon/Balson)
The motion was put to the vote and carried
unanimously.
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Applications
to Attend by Audio-Visual Link
There were no applications to attend by audio-visual link.
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.
Tabling of Pecuniary Interest
Returns
In accordance with clause 440AAB of the Local Government Act
and clause 4.22 of the Code of Conduct for Staff, the Mayor tabled a Primary
Return of Interests for Robbie Tall in the temporary position of Development
Support Officer (Assistant Planner).
Adoption
of Minutes from Previous Meetings
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24-028
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Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held 14 December
2023 be confirmed. (Swivel/Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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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
General Manager
Corporate and Community Services
Report No.
13.2 Grants January 2024
Report No. 13.4 YouthSay 2023
Report Back
Report No. 13.7 Council
Resolutions Quarterly Review - Q2 - 1 October to 31 December 2023
Sustainable Environment and Economy
Report No.
13.10 2023 Environment and Safety Priorities Program
Report No.
13.11 Next Place Plan - Scope, Program and Budget
Report No. 13.13 Update Resolution 23-056
Short Term Rental Accommodation Consent Conditions
Report No.
13.14 PLANNING - 26.2023.5.1 Planning Proposal for 68 Rankin Drive,
Bangalow - Rezone land for Housing and to activate the dedication of land to
Council for Affordable Housing under the Byron Shire Affordable Housing
Contribution Scheme
Infrastructure Services
Report No.
13.15 Tyagarah Clothing Optional Beach
Report No.
13.16 New Brighton - Parking Improvements Investigation
The remaining Recommendations and Committee
Recommendation were adopted as a whole, being moved by Cr Lyon and seconded by
Cr Westheimer. Each recommendation is recorded with a separate resolution
number commencing at Resolution No. 24-029 and concluding with Resolution No. 24-048.
Staff
Reports - General Manager
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Report No. 13.1 Request
to change market date
File No: I2024/179
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24-029
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Resolved that Council,
pending no objecting submissions being received from the public notice of the
proposal, agree to moving the Byron Community Centre Limited’s artisan
market day from 30 March to 29 March 2024. (Lyon/Westheimer)
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staff reports - Corporate and
Community Services
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Report No. 13.3 Policies
for Review
File No: I2023/1984
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24-030
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Resolved:
1. That
the Draft Contaminated Land Management Policy 2024 (Attachment 1 E2024/766)
be placed on public exhibition for 42 days to allow for submissions and that:
a) should
there be no submissions received then the Policy is endorsed from the date
after the close of the exhibition period; and,
b) should
submissions be received, that the Policy be reported back to Council noting
the submissions and amendments made because of the feedback received.
2. That
the following policies be repealed for the reasons outlined in the report:
a) Arts
and Culture Policy 2020
b) Onsite
Sewage Management Systems in Reticulated Areas Policy 2014
(Lyon/Westheimer).
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Report No. 13.5 Budget
Review - 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023
File No: I2024/24
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24-031
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Resolved that Council:
1. Authorises
the itemised budget variations as shown in Attachment 2 (#E2024/4306) which
include the following results in the 31 December 2023 Quarterly Review of the
2023/2024 Budget:
a) General
Fund - $1,200 increase to the Estimated Unrestricted Cash Result
b) General
Fund - $2,772,500 increase in reserves
c) Water
Fund - $282,400 increase in reserves
d) Sewerage
Fund - $3,614,200 increase in reserves
2. Adopts
the revised General Fund Estimated Unrestricted Cash Deficit of $250,000 for
the 2023/2024 financial year as at 31 December 2023.
(Lyon/Westheimer).
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Report No. 13.6 Council
Investments - 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2023
File No: I2024/34
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24-032
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Resolved that
Council notes the report listing Council’s investments and overall cash
position as of 31 December 2023.
(Lyon/Westheimer).
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Report No. 13.8 Delivery
Program 6-monthly Report and Operational Plan 2023/24 - Q2 - to December 2023
File No: I2024/127
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24-033
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Resolved that Council:
1. Notes
the 2023/24 Operational Plan Quarter 2 Report for the period ending 31
December 2023 (Attachment 1 #E2024/6355).
2. Adopts
the proposed amendments to the Operational Plan 2023/24 outlined in
Attachment 2 (#E2024/3281).
(Lyon/Westheimer).
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Report No. 13.9 Council
Investments - 1 January 2024 to 31 January 2024
File No: I2024/147
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24-034
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Resolved that Council notes the report listing Council’s
investments and overall cash position as of 31 January 2024. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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Staff Reports - Sustainable
Environment and Economy
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Report No. 13.12 CMP Stage
2 Study - Byron Shire Coastal Hazard Assessment Study - for Council adoption
File No: I2023/816
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24-035
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Resolved that Council:
1. Adopts
the findings of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) Stage 2 technical study
‘Byron Shire Coastal Hazard Assessment Study’ outlined in the
report by Bluecoast Consulting Engineers (December 2023) (Attachment 1;
E2024/4012).
2. Notes
that Stage 2 of the CMP process is not a decision-making stage and management
actions will be considered at the next stage (Stage 3) of CMP development.
3. Notes
that the above CMP Stage 2 technical report will be provided on
Council’s CMP project webpage.
4. Notes
that a presentation on the outcomes will be provided to stakeholders in March
2024. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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Reports of Committees - Corporate
and Community Services
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Report No. 14.1 Report
of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting held on 16 November 2023
File No: I2024/5
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24-036
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Resolved that Council
notes the minutes of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting held on 16
November 2023. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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24-037
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Resolved that Council adopts the following Committee
recommendation:
Report No.
3.1 Adoption of Minutes of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting held
17 August 2023
File No: I2023/1245
Committee Recommendation 3.1.1
That the minutes of the Finance
Advisory Committee Meeting held on 17 August 2023 be confirmed (Lyon/Westheimer).
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24-038
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Resolved that Council adopts the following Committee
recommendation:
Report No.
4.2 Budget Review - 1 July 2023 to 30 September 2023
File No: I2023/1758
Committee Recommendation 4.2.1
That Council:
1. Authorises
the itemised budget variations as shown in Attachment 2 (#E2023/115792) which
include the following results in the 30 September 2023 Quarterly Review of
the 2023/2024 Budget:
a) General
Fund – $0 movement to the Estimated Unrestricted Cash Result
b) General
Fund - $1,701,000 decrease in reserves
c) Water
Fund - $1,083,200 increase in reserves
d) Sewerage
Fund - $473,300 decrease in reserves
2. Adopts
the revised General Fund Estimated Unrestricted Cash Deficit of $250,000 for
the 2023/2024 financial year as at 30 September 2023. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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Reports of Committees – Infrastructure
services
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Report No. 14.2 Report
of the Floodplain Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 December
2023
File No: I2023/1982
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24-039
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Resolved that Council notes the minutes of the Floodplain
Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 December 2023. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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24-040
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Resolved that Council adopts the following Committee Recommendation(s):
Report No.
4.1 Floodplain Management Advisory Committee Goals for 2024
File No: I2023/1928
Committee Recommendation 4.1.1
1. That the
Floodplain Management Advisory Committee note the report.
2. That Council
staff present the draft DCP at the next Floodplain Management Advisory
Committee.
3. That Council
staff ask DPE to provide an update on options that limit fill on new
construction in floodplains at the next Floodplain Management Advisory
Committee meeting.
4. That Council
staff update the Floodplain Management Advisory Committee on enforcement of
no-fill zones on floodplains.
5. That Council
considers following the lead of Tweed Shire Council in making the Flood
Certificate information publicly available for all properties covered by
suitable floodplain plans.
6. That Council
staff provide a presentation on the flood warnings and warning systems to the
next Floodplain Management Advisory Committee meeting
(Lyon/Westheimer).
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24-041
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Resolved that Council adopts the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No.
4.2 Community Education Strategy and Review of Flood Options - Project
Update
File No: I2023/1927
Committee Recommendation 4.2.1
That the Floodplain Management
Advisory Committee receive a further update on the ‘Community Education
Strategy and Review of Flood Options’ project and a briefing on ways of
further engaging community, for example with animations from existing and
future flood models. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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24-042
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Resolved that Council adopts the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No.
4.3 Post 2022 Event Flood Behaviour Analysis - Brunswick River - Final
Draft Report - September 2023-NSW Department of Planning & Environment
File No: I2023/1935
Committee Recommendation 4.3.1
1. That
the Floodplain Management Advisory Committee advise Council to ask NSW
Department of Planning & Environment (DPE) to update figures in Appendix
D of DPE’s “Post 2022 Event Flood Behaviour Analysis - Brunswick
River - Final Draft Report - September 2023” so that they display the
point number and that the computed and recorded flood levels are tabulated,
and that the flooded areas in the figures display the calibrated model
results as contours.
2. That,
subject to the changes in point 1 above and the changes discussed in the
Committee meeting held on 8 December 2023, the Floodplain Management Advisory
Committee endorses the report.
3. That
Council staff release the report to the public with proactive advertising,
and with notice to Committee members (Lyon/Westheimer).
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Report No. 14.3 Report
of the Moving Byron Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 December 2023
File No: I2023/2074
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24-043
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Resolved that Council notes the minutes of the Moving Byron
Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 December 2023. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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24-044
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Resolved that Council adopts the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No.
4.1 Kolora Way - Alternative Scope of Works
File No: I2023/1391
Committee Recommendation 4.1.1
1. That
Council proceeds with the long term project as originally resolved for a
separate cycle/pedestrian bridge on the north side of Kolora Way at Yelgun
Creek including the likelihood of an EIS.
2. That
Council arranges a temporary cycle/pedestrian lane on the north side of the
existing bridge and use the south lane for priority controlled traffic with
No Passing.
3. That Council
commences the Helen Street bridge repair after the works in point 2 above are
in operation. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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24-045
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Resolved that Council
adopts the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No.
4.2 Public Transport Workshop Outcomes
File No: I2023/1862
Committee Recommendation 4.2.1
1. That
the Moving Byron Committee note the ongoing work with TfNSW to help achieve
the Shires Public Transport expectations.
2. That
staff provide a follow up Public Transport Workshop to discuss other modes of
public transport not discussed at this workshop (Moving Byron Public Transport
Workshop, 13 November 2023).
3. That
Council facilitates discussion with TfNSW and bus companies regarding Ocean
Shores to Byron service and other improvements to the bus routes and
timetables.
4. Council
note the following issues presented as current and urgent issues with the bus
system requiring attention to address customer needs.
a) Poorly presented timetable formation
b) Dysfunctional ‘trip planner’
coordinated by TfNSW.
c) Better understanding and
attention to meeting the needs of disabled and mobility challenged people.
5. That
the next Moving Byron Committee receive the report on the progress and
funding on the following issues, which come from the Moving Byron Strategy:
5.2.2 Survey community to identify service gaps and
undertake route evaluation.
5.2.3 Undertake data collection and research project
to understand.
- Non-work and tourist visitor travel patterns and
demand.
- Identify grant and other funding opportunities.
5.2.6 Understand the movement needs of tourist
visitors and opportunities to align services that can cater to experiential,
commuter, and other cohorts.
5.2.7 Complete review of bus stop and facilities in
town and village centres to identify opportunities to provide central
locations, enhance convenience, connectivity, and accessibility.
5.2.8 Provide bus bay adjacent to Tourism
Information Centre in Jonson Street Byron Bay and support town bus services
circulating in the town centre.
5.3.3 Review Development Control Plans, Master
Plans, and relevant policy to facilitate and promote shared transport options
in land use and place planning.
7.2.3 Amend development assessment criteria
for transport infrastructure including for Traffic Impact Assessments to
include:
- Counts for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road
users.
- Measures that address risks to all road users
(including pedestrians and cyclists).
- The provision of public transport facilities.
- Travel Demand Management strategies.
8.1.4 Identify and develop a
priority funding plan for hinterland connection points, such as bus transfers
at road intersections and nodes such as halls and schools that can be made
safer with improved facilities such as bus bays, signage, kiss and ride etc. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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Report No. 14.4 Report
of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 20 December 2023
File No: I2024/130
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24-046
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Resolved that Council notes the minutes of the Local
Traffic Committee Meeting held on 20 December 2023. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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24-047
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Resolved that Council adopts the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No.
6.1 Upgrade intersection works of Tweed Street and Bayside Way and LATM
traffic control devices for new works within the subdivision.
File No: I2023/1969
Committee
Recommendation 6.1.1
That the
Local Traffic Committee supports the signage, line markings and traffic
control devices associated with the Bayside way intersection works, and
traffic calming signage and devices as shown in Attachment 1 (E2023/128712)
to the Report
(Lyon/Westheimer).
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Late Reports
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Report No. 17.1 Late
Report as per Res 24-019 - Deferral of Notice of Motion 9.3 from 8 February
2024 Ordinary (Planning) Meeting 'Interim Heritage Order on works proposed
and imminent at 15 Torakina Road (Wallum Estate) in Bayside Brunswick'
File No: I2024/211
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24-048
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Resolved that Council notes the report. (Lyon/Westheimer).
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Procedural
Motion
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24-049
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Resolved that
Council change the order of business to deal with Reports 13.2, 13.10, 13.11
and 13.15 next on the Agenda. (Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Staff Reports - Corporate and
Community Services
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Report No. 13.2 Grants
January 2024
File No: I2023/1936
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24-050
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Resolved that Council notes the grant submissions report
for the month of December 2023 and January 2024 (Attachment 1 #E2024/9120). (Westheimer/Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Staff Reports – sustainable
environment and economy
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Report No. 13.10 2023
Environment and Safety Priorities Program
File No: I2024/39
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24-051
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Resolved that Council:
1. Acknowledges
the work of the Public and Environmental Service Team.
2. Notes
the report on the 2023 Environment and Safety Priorities Program.
3. Adopts the proposed ‘Environment and Safety
Priorities Program’ for 2024 as provided below to support the adopted
compliance resourcing approach:
Council’s
Public & Environmental Services prioritises proactive and visible
companion animal, parking and unauthorised camping compliance.
It then prioritises its
response to all other matters in accordance with the following categories:
a. High risk activities which require
an urgent and immediate response. (high risk activities are defined as
activities that places people’s lives at immediate
risk or that cause or are likely to cause a significant risk of environmental
harm or pollution); and
b. Other activities which require a routine response during
strategic/regular duties.
4. Holds
an online meeting with private certifiers operating within the Byron Shire to
identify operational areas of concern and to review the Building Information
Certificate policy for consistency with the Department’s practice note.
5. Following
the meeting with private certifiers or by 20 April 2024, whichever is sooner,
writes to the NSW Building Commissioner advising of its concerns with private
certification, seeking a review of the regulation of Private Certifying
Authorities in NSW.
6. Shares
with Councillors any response to part 5. (Hunter/Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Procedural
Motion
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24-052
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Resolved that
Council change the order of business to deal with Report 13.15 next on the
Agenda. (Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Staff Reports - infrastructure
Services
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Report No. 13.15 Tyagarah
Clothing Optional Beach
File No: I2024/112
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24-053
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Resolved that Council:
- Notes that the clarified boundaries now make it clear that
Council does not have the authority to make the Tyagarah Beach clothes
optional and that this authority lies with NSW National Parks and
Wildlife Service (NPWS), and acknowledges that the
1998 decision (Resolution 8147) is redundant.
- Notes the NPWS request to extend the implementation date of
its decision to allow NPWS to undertake further consultation with user
groups at Tyagarah; and
- Works with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to remove or
amend site signage and update social media information, and have
the changes implemented by 30 June 2024.
- Requests NPWS provide a report back to Council on
the outcomes of the consultation. (Dey/Lyon).
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Procedural
Motions
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24-054
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Resolved that
Council move into Committee to allow for free debate. (Swivel/Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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24-055
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Resolved that
Council move out of Committee and resume the Ordinary Meeting. (Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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The motion (Dey/Lyon) was put to the vote and carried.
Crs Westheimer and Ndiaye voted
against the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 1.30pm
for a lunch break and reconvened at 2.12pm.
Cr Balson did not return after lunch.
Staff Reports – sustainable
environment and economy
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Report No. 13.11 Next Place
Plan - Scope, Program and Budget
File No: I2023/207
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24-056
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Resolved that Council:
1. Supports
expanding the location scope for the next Place Plan to include New Brighton
and South Golden Beach in addition to Ocean Shores (as defined in this
report).
2. Endorses
the proposed scope and project plan for the North Byron Coastal Communities
Place Plan (as per Attachment 1, E2024/7310).
3. Considers
the inclusion of $59,800 in the draft 2024-2025 Budget for the North Byron
Coastal Communities Place Plan. (Lyon/Ndiaye)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Procedural
Motion
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24-057
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Resolved that
Council changes the order of business to deal with Report 13.14 next on the
Agenda. (Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Report No. 13.14 PLANNING -
26.2023.5.1 Planning Proposal for 68 Rankin Drive, Bangalow - Rezone land for
Housing and to activate the dedication of land to Council for Affordable
Housing under the Byron Shire Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme
File No: I2024/67
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24-058
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Resolved that Council:
1. Notes
that the planning proposal in Attachment 1 is the first to activate the Byron
Shire Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme, therefore once finalised will:
a) be
the first inclusion of land in the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme
– LEP 2014 Map; and
b) result in
the dedication of land to Council for affordable housing as part of any
future subdivision approval of the land;
c) facilitate
the provision of affordable housing to meet the needs of very low, low and
moderate income households;
d) provide for dwellings
that will be managed so as to maintain continued use as affordable rental
housing.
2.
Proceeds with the planning proposal (Attachment 1) which seeks to:
a) amend
the Byron LEP 2014 to rezone Lot 261 DP1262316 & Lot 11 DP807867 in
Bangalow to extend the existing R2 Low Density Residential Zone and include
an R3 Medium Density Residential Zone.
3. Forwards the
planning proposal to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
for a Gateway Determination after making the following updates:
a) inclusion
of Floor Space Ratio map applying the following planning controls to the
subject land:
b) inclusion
of Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme Map identifying the subject land as
an “Affordable housing contribution area”.
4. Pending a
positive Gateway determination, undertakes public exhibition of the planning
proposal in accordance with the determination requirements; and
5. Considers a
submissions report post-exhibition that includes any recommended changes to
the planning proposal for final adoption. (Pugh/Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and carried
unanimously.
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Notices of
Motion
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Notice of Motion No. 9.1 Collaboration and
financing to deal with Fire Ants
File No: I2024/206
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24-059
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Resolved that Council:
1. Notes
that Fire Ants are a pest relatively new to Australia and previously confined
to South East Queensland.
2. Notes
that Fire Ants have been found this summer in Shires neighbouring Byron
Shire, both to our north and south.
3. Notes
that Fire Ants are a pest capable of rendering swathes of land uninhabitable,
due to their tendency to attack in collaboration and using large
numbers.
4. Asks
the Mayor to continue to pursue this matter with the Northern Rivers Joint
Organisation, to ensure continued collaboration across NRJO’s seven
Local Government Areas and continue to request state and/or federal funding
and other support in dealing with Fire Ants in this region.
5. Utilises
social media to help promote awareness and recognition of Fire Ants.
(Dey/Ndiaye)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Mayoral
Minute
There was
no Mayoral Minute.
Petitions
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Petition No. 11.1 Options
for dog exercise areas near Linda Vidler Park
File No: I2024/143
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24-060
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Resolved that Council:
1. Notes
the petition regarding options for a dog exercise area near Linda Vidler
Park.
2. Notes
that an off leash area is not supported at either:
a) Linda Vidler Park soccer
playing fields; and
b) A fenced off area next to
the Linda Vidler Park community gardens;
3. Requests
Council staff to investigate options and costs for an off-leash dog area in
Suffolk Park and provide outcomes in a future report to Council. (Lyon/Ndiaye)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Delegates'
Reports
Cr Lyon and Cr Ndiaye gave a Delegate’s Report on a
meeting with the Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig on 20 February 2024.
Staff
Reports - Corporate and Community Services
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Report No. 13.4 YouthSay
2023 Report Back
File No: I2023/2080
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24-061
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Resolved that Council:
1. Thanks
the young people involved in the 2023 Byron Shire YouthSay Program
2. Notes
the report and recommendations developed through the program (Attachment 1,
E2024/5981), and presentation during public access at the 23 November
Ordinary Meeting of Council
3. Facilitates
a free educational session in the first half of 2024 on the rental market for
young people and invites high school students and young adults to attend
4. Notes
that work is underway to identify further pathways for youth engagement by
Council and that a future report will be provided to Council on this topic.
5. Requests
a report on the trial of on-demand bus services that are being conducted in
Alstonville and Coffs Harbour. (Ndiaye/Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Report No. 13.7 Council
Resolutions Quarterly Review - Q2 - 1 October to 31 December 2023
File No: I2024/84
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24-062
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Resolved that
Council:
1.
Notes
the information provided in this report on active Council Resolutions in
Attachment 1 (#E2024/1).
2.
Agrees
that the Council Resolutions listed in Attachment 2 (#E2024/2535) are
complete, except for one Resolution 23-504 on “Open Forest Ecosystems
for Ecological Restoration”.
3.
Notes
the completion of the Resolutions as described in Part 2 above.
(Dey/Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Staff
Reports - Sustainable Environment and Economy
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Report No. 13.13 Update
Resolution 23-056 Short Term Rental Accommodation Consent Conditions
File No: I2024/29
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24-063
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Resolved that Council notes the update provided on
Resolution 23-056 Short Term Rental Accommodation Consent Conditions. (Ndiaye/Lyon)
The motion was put to the vote and
carried unanimously.
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Staff
Reports - Infrastructure Services
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Report No. 13.16 New
Brighton - Parking Improvements Investigation
File No: I2024/126
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24-064
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Resolved that Council:
1. Endorses
the New Brighton Parking Community Consultation Plan and to provide community
feedback on the proposed parking options in New Brighton as detailed in the
report and takes into consideration future parking schemes;
2. Staff
analyse and compile the feedback from the consultation into a recommendation
for Council with a proposed works program and timetable; and
3. Provide
a recommendation to Council with the works program and timeline at the May
Ordinary meeting. (Hunter/Ndiaye)
The
motion was put to the vote and carried unanimously.
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There being no further business the meeting concluded at 3.28pm.
I hereby certify that
these are the true and correct Minutes of this Meeting
as confirmed at
Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 28 March 2024.
….…………………………
Mayor Michael Lyon
Minutes
