REC
Ordinary Meeting of Council
Minutes
held on
Monday, 22 March 2004
at 5.05 pm
Present Lord Mayor - Councillor Darling (in the Chair), Councillors Brown, Christian, Griffiths, Hunt, Jonovski, Kershaw (until 11.05 pm), King, Martin (from 5.09 pm), Mott, Pocock, Wood and Yates
In Attendance General Manager, Director Corporate and Governance, Director Environment and Planning, Director City Services, Manager Administration and Information Technology, Media Liaison Officer, Assistant Manager Traffic and Transport and Minute Clerk – L Watkins and D Laurenson
AGENDA
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One Minute’s Silence – Late Jack Parker and Late Peter Bolt 1
Petition – Traffic Issues – Virginia Street, North Wollongong 1
Petition – Figtree Crescent and Princes Highway, Figtree 1
Petition – Hunter Street, Balgownie 2
Completion of Cordeaux Road Pathway 3
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 23 February 2004 3
Confirmation of Minutes of Confidential Meeting of Council held on 23 February 2004 3
Public Access Forum 4
Item 1 - Audit and Governance Committee – 8 March 2004 – Minutes of the Finance Management Strategy Group Meetings held on 9 December 2003 and 10 February 2004 4
Item 2 – Audit and Governance Committee – 8 March 2004 – Strategic Internal Audit Plan 2003-2006 (Update) 5
Administrative, Works and Community Services Committee – 8 March 2004 6
Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 6
Item 1 – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Integrated Development Application – Demolition of Existing Golf Clubhouse and Erection of Four (4) Storey Licensed Premises (including Pro Shop, 20 x 1 Bedroom Serviced Apartments) and Parking for 168 Cars – Corner Corrimal and Bank Streets, Wollongong (D656/03) 7
Item 4A – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Development of Green Purchasing Procurement Policy 8
Item 6 – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Minutes of City of Wollongong Traffic Committee Meeting held on 25 February 2004 9
Development Application D882/03 – Lot A DP 404419 Nos 49-55 Cordeaux Road, Figtree – Integrated Development Application – Construction of 8 x 3 Bedroom Townhouses with Parking for 29 Cars 12
Central Wollongong Planning Committee – 9 March 2004 12
Item 1 Lord Mayoral Minute – Production of History Book “Looking Forward Looking Back – A History of Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club” 13
Item 2 Notice of Motion – Councillor Kershaw – Garbage Collection 14
Item 3 Notice of Motion – Councillor Griffiths – Summit Meeting – Traffic and Parking Problems in Keiraville 15
Item 4 Notice of Motion – Councillor Pocock – Request for Urgent Round Table Conference in relation to Access to the Port Kembla Senior Citizens Centre 16
Item 5 Notice of Motion – Councillor Pocock – Traffic Plans – Lot 101 Berkeley Road, Berkeley 17
Item 6 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Recognition of the Late Ken Dobbs 19
Item 7 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Floodplain Management Committees 19
Item 8 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Development Application D03/5157 – Bridge over Whartons Creek, Bulli 21
Item 9 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Rail Transport 21
Item 10 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Purchasing Policy 23
Item 11 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Business Rates Relief 24
Mall Levy 26
Item 12 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Privatisation of State Water 27
Item 13 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Coast Road Closure 27
Item 14 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Sydney’s Second Airport – Wilton 29
Item 15 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Council Budget Documents Papers 30
Item 16 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Thomas Gibson Park 31
Item 17 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Liberty Swing 32
Item 18 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – New Lord Mayor – Charter of the People of the City of Wollongong 33
Item 19 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Follow-Up on Planning and Environment Decisions 35
Item 20 Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Use of Unapproved Sandon Point Draft Development Control Plan as Planning Standard by Council Staff in Assessing Development Applications 40
Item 21 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Lawrence Hargrave Drive – Road Closure 43
Item 22 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Draft Development Control Plan – Thirroul 43
Item 23 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Future of the Regent Theatre 46
Item 24 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – 40 kph Speed Zone – Princes Highway, West Wollongong 49
Item 25 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Business Paper Timetable 50
Item 26 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Central Wollongong Planning Committee 51
Item 27 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Use of 3A General Business Zoning for Increased Residential Entitlements 52
Item 28 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – West Dapto Rural Ratepayers Concerns with Illawarra Escarpment Draft Plan of Management 54
Item 29 Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Electronic Display and Recording of Councillor’s Votes 55
Item 30 Proposed Draft Local Environmental Plan – Industrial Road, Unanderra (Part Lot 14 DP 1018210), for an RSPCA Animal Shelter (SU20579) 57
Item 31 Progress with the Development of Council’s Green Purchasing and Procurement Policy 58
Item 32 Minutes of the Russell Vale Golf Course Management Committee 59
Item 33 Notes of the Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting held on 10 March 2004 59
Item 34 Notes of Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee Meeting held on 11 March 2004 60
Item 35 Minutes of Sports Liaison Committee Meeting held on 16 March 2004 65
Item 36 Minutes of Library Liaison Committee Meeting held on 17 March 2004 66
Notices of Rescission 66
Notice of Rescission – Councillors Christian, Pocock and Martin – Item 6 - Environment, Planning and Development Committee - 8 March 2004 - Minutes of City of Wollongong Traffic Committee Meeting held on 25 February 2004 67
Item 6 – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Minutes of City of Wollongong Traffic Committee Meeting held on 25 February 2004 70
Notice of Rescission – Councillors Christian, Mott and Griffiths – Item 22 – Council General Business – 22 March 2004 - Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Draft Development Control Plan - Thirroul 73
Development Application D882/03 – Lot A DP 404419 Nos 49-55 Cordeaux Road, Figtree – Integrated Development Application – Construction of 8 x 3 Bedroom Townhouses with Parking for 29 Cars 74
Development Application D2004/295 – Lot 9 No 15 Olympic Boulevarde, Port Kembla 74
Vote of Thanks 75
Vote of Thanks 75
One Minute’s Silence – Late Jack Parker and Late Peter Bolt
IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICES TO THE CITY BY THE FORMER LORD MAYOR, THE LATE JACK PARKER, AND FORMER ALDERMAN, THE LATE PETER BOLT, COUNCIL WAS REQUESTED TO OBSERVE ONE MINUTE’S SILENCE.
One minute’s silence was duly observed.
Petition – Traffic Issues – Virginia Street, North Wollongong
COUNCILLOR BROWN TABLED A PETITION SIGNED BY 186 RESIDENTS REQUESTING THAT COUNCIL AUTHORISE THE CLOSURE OF THE NORTHERN JUNCTION OF VIRGINIA STREET AND GEORGE HANLEY DRIVE FOR A SIX MONTHLY TRIAL PERIOD. COUNCILLOR BROWN REQUESTED THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION FOR CONSIDERATION AND REPLY.
Petition – Figtree Crescent and Princes Highway, Figtree
COUNCILLOR GRIFFITHS TABLED A PETITION SIGNED BY 300 RESIDENTS REQUESTING THAT THE CORNER OF THE PRINCES HIGHWAY AND FIGTREE CRESCENT, FIGTREE, REMAIN THE WIDTH IT IS NOW TO ENABLE TWO LANES TURNING OUT OF FIGTREE CRESCENT AND ONE LANE TURNING IN.
Councillor Griffiths advised that the Roads & Traffic Authority has not had any communication or consultation with residents affected by the traffic changes.
54 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Griffiths seconded Councillor King that –
1 An urgent meeting be held with the Roads & Traffic Authority on Tuesday, 23 March 2004.
2 The Queensland State Government policy standards and guidelines on public consultation on ways to better consult be presented to the Roads & Traffic Authority.
3 A copy of Council’s consultation process be also provided to the Roads & Traffic Authority.
Attendance of Councillor
DURING DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE ITEM, THE TIME BEING 5.09 PM, COUNCILLOR MARTIN ATTENDED THE MEETING.
Petition – Hunter Street, Balgownie
COUNCILLOR KERSHAW TABLED A PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF HUNTER STREET, BALGOWNIE, REQUESTING THAT COUNCIL UNDERTAKE REPAIRS IN HUNTER STREET DUE TO THE RAPID DETERIORATION OF THE ROAD.
55 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Kershaw seconded Councillor Hunt that the matter be submitted to the appropriate Division for consideration and reply.
Completion of Cordeaux Road Pathway
COUNCILLOR KING TABLED A LETTER FROM MR B DELLIT EXPRESSING CONCERNS THAT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED FOR THE PROVISION OF A PATHWAY UP TO MT KEMBLA WILL NOW ONLY PROVIDE THE INSTALLATION OF A 900 METRE PATHWAY UP TO THE INTERSECTION OF BOOREA BOULEVARDE AND CORDEAUX ROAD.
56 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Yates that Council honour its commitment to complete the shared pathway to Mt Kembla.
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 23 February 2004
57 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Kershaw seconded Councillor Hunt that the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 23 February 2004 (a copy having been circulated to all Members) be taken as read and confirmed subject to the time being 12.39 am when the meeting resumed into Open Council.
Confirmation of Minutes of Confidential Meeting of Council held on 23 February 2004
58 RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR CHRISTIAN SECONDED COUNCILLOR BROWN THAT THE MINUTES OF THE CONFIDENTIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON 23 FEBRUARY 2004 (A COPY HAVING BEEN CIRCULATED TO ALL MEMBERS) BE TAKEN AS READ AND CONFIRMED.
Public Access Forum
Councillor Martin advised that invitations have been issued to three gentlemen, Angelo Picca, Manager Adelaide United Football Club, Rimo Nagarotto, Australian Soccer League, and Garry Zadkovic, however they are currently not in a position to address the meeting as they are awaiting the finalisation of the guidelines for formation of the National Soccer League.
59 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Mott that the gentlemen be advised that Council would be willing to proceed with the presentation once the National guidelines are announced.
Item 1 - Audit and Governance Committee – 8 March 2004 – Minutes of the Finance Management Strategy Group Meetings held on 9 December 2003 and 10 February 2004 – Report of Director Corporate and Governance (SP) 1/3/04
Work is continuing with regard to a number of other initiatives including organisational accounting policy and procedure, major projects and asset maintenance systems planning.
The Group monitors the internal audit program and organisational risk elements.
60 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Griffiths that the information be noted.
Item 2 – Audit and Governance Committee – 8 March 2004 – Strategic Internal Audit Plan 2003-2006 (Update) – Report of Director Corporate and Governance (SP) 1/3/04
KPMG has undertaken a risk assessment of all areas of operation and proposed an internal audit program for calendar 2003-2006 aligned to that risk profile. That report shows the extent and nature of control risks within the organisation and outlines the nature and extent of audit activity required in order that the overall risk profile(s) are improved, and that governance is optimised. Senior Management and Director input and buy-in has been obtained, education of those groups in regard to risk assessment is continuing and recommendations made as to those areas included in the Program and those that are not or cannot be reviewed directly.
The July 2003 Audit Committee meeting considered and agreed changes to the Audit Committee mandate and this in itself is essential to support the Internal Audit Program over the duration of its life. Development program(s) for Audit Committee members is currently under review.
The reviews conducted during 2003-04 to date include:
a Section 94 currency and compliance and revenue collection controls [provided to Oct 03 meeting];
b Program for procurement compliance [provided to Oct 03 meeting];
c OH&S Systems Review [provided to Dec 03 meeting];
d LIS Controls [provided to Dec 03 meeting];
e Information On Land Holdings To Support Strategic Decision-Making [attached];
f Contribution Determination for WCC Printing [attached].
61 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Griffiths that a further paper be brought back to the Executive Management by 30 June 2004 to address the following issues raised, namely –
1 The advantages of cost and time in purchasing a second hand printing machine for our inhouse print shop.
2 What action is going to be taken to address the three unsatisfactory items identified under Table 4 of Attachment 1 to Item 2 (land holdings) and who is going to take that action?
3 What work is being done in terms of our own potential in acquiring additional land holding in the West Dapto area?
Administrative, Works and Community Services Committee – 8 March 2004
62 RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MOTT SECONDED COUNCILLOR CHRISTIAN THAT ITEMS 1 TO 7 INCLUSIVE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE, WORKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF 8 MARCH 2004 BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004
63 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Brown that Items 2 to 4 inclusive, Item 5 and Items 7 to 9 inclusive of the Environment, Planning and Development Committee of 8 March 2004 be received and adopted.
Item 1 – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Integrated Development Application – Demolition of Existing Golf Clubhouse and Erection of Four (4) Storey Licensed Premises (including Pro Shop, 20 x 1 Bedroom Serviced Apartments) and Parking for 168 Cars – Corner Corrimal and Bank Streets, Wollongong (D656/03) – Report of Manager Development Assessment and Compliance (NP) 2/3/04
64 MOVED Councillor Wood seconded Councillor Hunt that –
1 Council delegate authority to the General Manager to determine Development Application D656/03 for the approval of the application subject to conditions, including satisfactory traffic management and access outcomes.
2 In relation to D745/03 for the redesign and construction of an 18 hole golf course and associated drainage works, that the information be noted pending the satisfaction of all outstanding issues.
3 Council delegate authority to the General Manager and Director Environment and Planning to have urgent discussions with the Roads and Traffic Authority to seek to resolve the traffic management and access issues along Corrimal Street, Wollongong.
An AMENDMENT was MOVED by Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Mott that Council –
1 Note that the issues relating to Development Application D656/03 are essentially resolved with the exception of:
a satisfactory traffic management and access outcomes; and
b the related consideration of Development Application D745/03 for the redesign and construction of the eighteen hole golf course and associated drainage works.
2 Delegate authority to the General Manager and Director Environment and Planning to have urgent discussions with the Roads & Traffic Authority to seek to resolve the traffic management and access issues along Corrimal Street, Wollongong.
The AMENDMENT on being PUT to the VOTE was LOST.
The MOTION was PUT and CARRIED.
Item 4A – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Development of Green Purchasing Procurement Policy
65 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Kershaw seconded Councillor Jonovski that this item be considered in conjunction with Items 10 and 31 of Council General Business of 22 March 2004.
66 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY on the motion of Councillor Kershaw seconded Councillor Jonovski that –
1 Council receive the information contained in Item 31 of Council General Business of 22 March 2004.
2 As part of the proposed draft General Procurement Policy and Procedures document to be presented to Council’s Senior Management Group on 29 March 2004, that an opportunity be taken to incorporate relevant aspects of the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils’ Environmental Procurement Policy.
Item 6 – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Minutes of City of Wollongong Traffic Committee Meeting held on 25 February 2004 – Report of Manager Strategic Planning (MR) 2/3/04
67 MOVED Councillor King seconded Councillor Griffiths that in accordance with the ‘Guide to Arrangements for Handling Traffic Facility Works on Local Roads’ as stipulated by the Traffic Authority of New South Wales –
1 The Minutes and Recommendations of the City of Wollongong Traffic Committee in relation to traffic facility matters be adopted, subject to the following amendments
Item 7 – Princes Highway – Pedestrian Fence
a Council instruct the Roads & Traffic Authority that Council is opposed to the implementation and installation of the first stage of the pedestrian fence down the centre of the Princes Highway in the shopping centre at Dapto.
b Appropriate fencing be installed along the eastern side of the Princes Highway, similar to the fence on the Princes Highway, Figtree, from the area just past the bus shelter in front of the ANZ Bank to the pedestrian crossing at Moombara Street, Dapto, subject to community consultation.
c The design and installation of any fencing be incorporated as part of the Dapto Centre Study and the Roads & Traffic Authority be included as part of the consultation group.
d The plan for managing pedestrian traffic movements in Dapto be widened to take a broader view to improve pedestrian and commercial amenity of Dapto whilst seeking to address traffic issues.
An AMENDMENT was MOVED by Councillor Kershaw seconded Councillor Wood that –
a The report tabled by the Roads & Traffic Authority be submitted to Council for their information.
b Stage 1 of the pedestrian fence from Bong Bong Road to a point just north of the bus bay be approved for construction.
The AMENDMENT on being PUT to the VOTE was LOST.
The MOTION was PUT and CARRIED.
Item 19 – Virginia Street – Traffic Concerns
a NSW Police Force be advised that Councils latest speed count within Virginia Street showed northbound 85% speed of 69 km/h and southbound 85% speed of 59 km/h and it is to be noted that Virginia Street is a local 50 km/h road.
b Traffic Section report back to the Traffic Committee with comments on the overall strategic plan for this area.
c In the interim, the Manager Strategic Planning be asked to investigate:
i A no right turn from Squires Way into Virginia Street.
ii The provision of traffic calming devices in Virginia Street including the intersection of Virginia Street and Squires Way as a high priority.
d The Traffic Section's report on the overall Strategic Plan for the area (Part b), include specific recommendations in relation to residents’ concerns as outlined in a letter to Council detailing a 10-section strategy for the area.
e In order to fully address the concerns of residents, many of whom have signed the petition and accompanying letter tabled at the Council meeting of 22 March 2004, a comprehensive traffic study of the area be conducted and this study be given a high priority.
Item 30 – Central/Cordeaux Road – Traffic Congestion
The Manager Strategic Planning review existing data at this site and undertake necessary surveys and analysis to determine if the warrant for traffic signals is met.
Item 39 – Windang Road – Speed Limit
a Council recommend to the Road & Traffic Authority that they reduce the speed limit from 70 kph to 50 kph.
b The State Member be approached to support the reduction of the speed limit from 70 kph to 50 kph.
2 Appropriate persons and Departments be advised of Council’s decisions.
3 Hercules Street, Wollongong – Timed Parking – In accordance with Council's resolution on 23 February 2004, the Traffic Committee investigate establishing limited timed parking in parts of Hercules Street, Wollongong.
4 Denham Drive, Horsley – Footpath Access for Children
a Mr Michael Malone, Project Manager - West Dapto Transport Link, be congratulated on his handling of the traffic issues with respect to Horsley.
b Council note with concern the actions of some residents in the treatment of pedestrians.
This item was the subject of a Notice of Rescission (refer Minute Number 112).
Development Application D882/03 – Lot A DP 404419 Nos 49-55 Cordeaux Road, Figtree – Integrated Development Application – Construction of 8 x 3 Bedroom Townhouses with Parking for 29 Cars
MOVED Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that the General Manager be delegated authority to approve Development Application D882/03 for the construction of 8 x 3 bedroom units at Nos 49-55 Cordeaux Road, Figtree, subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions of consent contained in the report to the Environment, Planning and Development Committee on 9 February 2004.
Following advice from the General Manager that items of this nature cannot be accepted by the Chair unless they are of an urgent nature, the Lord Mayor advised that he was unable to accept the above motion.
Councillor King MOVED DISSENT from the Chair.
The MOTION of DISSENT was CARRIED.
68 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Brown seconded Councillor Martin that the matter be discussed as the last item of business.
Councillors Darling, Kershaw, Hunt, Yates, Griffiths and Wood requested that their names be recorded as voting against the above resolution.
Central Wollongong Planning Committee – 9 March 2004
69 RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWN SECONDED COUNCILLOR GRIFFITHS THAT ITEMS 1 AND 2 INCLUSIVE OF THE CENTRAL WOLLONGONG PLANNING COMMITTEE OF 9 MARCH 2004 BE RECEIVED AND ADOPTED.
Item 1 – Lord Mayoral Minute – Production of History Book “Looking Forward Looking Back – A History of Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club”
The Wollongong City Surf Life-Saving Club has written to Council seeking a donation in order to off-set costs relating to the printing of 500 copies of the recently completed book ‘Looking Forward Looking Back – A History of Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club’. The book details the history of the Club since its commencement in 1915.
The Club proposes to launch the book at the official opening ceremony of the new Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Clubhouse on 24 April 2004. Although the Club has received a generous reduction of $5,000 from the University of Wollongong towards the cost of printing the book, there still remains an outstanding amount of $14,899. Appeals have been made in order to seek funding for the balance, however, this has been to no avail.
At this time, the Club is also facing additional financial commitments due to equipment requirements for the new clubhouse and is appealing to Council for a donation to offset costs associated with the production of the history book.
Following consideration of the application and given the tremendous dedication and commitment past and present members of the Club have provided to our community since 1915, I RECOMMEND that Council provide a $5,000 donation to the Wollongong City Surf Life-Saving Club in order to offset costs associated with the production of the book ‘Looking Forward Looking Back – A History of Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club’.
70 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY on the motion of Councillor Darling seconded Councillor Kershaw that Council provide a $5,000 donation to the Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club in order to offset costs associated with the production of the book ‘Looking Forward Looking Back – A History of Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club’.
Item 2 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Kershaw – Garbage Collection – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Kershaw has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“A report be provided to Council that provides options that are available to compensate those residents recently affected by the strike by Thiess workers.
It is totally unacceptable that some residents who have their garbage collected on a Thursday had to wait two, three and four days and some having to wait until the following Wednesday afternoon, the day before their regular pick up to have their garbage collected.
Having encouraged residents to reduce the amount of garbage they put in bins by providing the option of smaller bins recent events may see residents going back to larger bins in case of situations like the recent strike.
One form of compensation may be a free tip voucher for all of those residents affected.
Council should also ensure that the next Garbage Services Contract entered into contains more detailed clauses to cover strike action and severe penalty clauses if garbage is not collected within 24 to 48 hours after the completion of the stop work action.”
71 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Kershaw seconded Councillor Yates that –
1 A report be submitted which provides options that are available to compensate those residents recently affected by the strike by Thiess workers.
2 Council ensure that the next Garbage Services Contract entered into contains more detailed clauses to cover strike action and severe penalty clauses if garbage is not collected within 24 to 48 hours after the completion of the stop work action.
Item 3 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Griffiths – Summit Meeting – Traffic and Parking Problems in Keiraville – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (LW) 15/3/04
Councillor Griffiths has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“Wollongong City Council arrange, as a matter of urgency, a summit meeting of the following stakeholders - Wollongong City Council, University of Wollongong, representatives from the State Government, RTA, bus companies, student body and delegated residents - in an attempt to ease the traffic and parking problems being experienced by residents of Keiraville.
The problem needs many different actions to improve public transport and pedestrian/cycle access.”
72 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Griffiths seconded Councillor Mott that –
1 Council arrange, as a matter of urgency, a summit meeting of the following stakeholders – available Councillors, Council Officers, University of Wollongong, representatives from the State Government, RTA, bus companies, student body and Neighbourhood Committee 5 nominate a number of delegates to speak on behalf of residents - in an attempt to ease the traffic and parking problems being experienced by residents of Keiraville.
2 The incoming Council determine the nominations put forward by Neighbourhood Committee 5.
3 It be noted that the problem needs many different actions to improve public transport and pedestrian/cycle access.
Meal Break
At this stage, the time being 7.10 pm, the meeting adjourned for a meal break.
The meeting resumed at 8.32 pm with all Councillors in attendance with the exception of Councillor Griffiths.
Item 4 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Pocock – Request for Urgent Round Table Conference in relation to Access to the Port Kembla Senior Citizens Centre – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Pocock has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“A dispute has arisen in relation to access to kitchen facilities at the Port Kembla Senior Citizens Centre. Despite previous meetings held to resolve the issue, members of the Port Kembla Senior Citizens Social Group, believe that despite significant contributions towards the development of the Centre and its facilities, they do not have appropriate access to the Centre when needed.
Accordingly I move that –
Council convene an urgent round table discussion of members of the Management Committee, Senior Citizen’s Social Group, the Macedonian Day Care Group, Ward and available Councillors, within the next four days, to attempt to resolve this issue.”
73 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Pocock seconded Councillor Martin that Council convene an urgent round table discussion of members of the Management Committee, Senior Citizen’s Social Group, the Macedonian Day Care Group, Ward and available Councillors, within the next four days, to attempt to resolve this issue.
Item 5 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Pocock – Traffic Plans – Lot 101 Berkeley Road, Berkeley – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 17/3/04
Councillor Pocock has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“I formally move that a full report on traffic plans for Lot 101 Berkeley Road be presented to the April meeting of Council. The report include –
1 Access position, distance between Semaphore roundabout to proposed access and the same from proposed access to proposed roundabout at Earl Court.
2 Traffic volume speed, proposed flow of traffic both north and south from Flagstaff Road to Old Berkeley Road.
3 Explanation as to why the security fence has been placed on the road with no safety signage or night lighting to warn motorists.
4 All costs to be met by the applicant.”
74 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Pocock seconded Councillor Christian that –
1 Council Officers on Tuesday, 23 March 2004, inspect the security fence which has been placed on the road and if considered to be a safety hazard immediate action be taken.
2 The Traffic Committee investigate the traffic situation from Flagstaff Road to Glastonbury Avenue as a matter of urgency.
3 A full report on traffic plans for Lot 101 Berkeley Road be presented to the April meeting of Council. The report include –
a Access position, distance between Semaphore roundabout to proposed access and the same from proposed access to proposed roundabout at Earl Court.
b Traffic volume speed, proposed flow of traffic both north and south from Flagstaff Road to Old Berkeley Road.
c Explanation as to why the security fence has been placed on the road with no safety signage or night lighting to warn motorists.
4 Any associated costs to be met by the applicant.
Item 6 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Recognition of the Late Ken Dobbs – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 15/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“Noting the contribution that Ken Dobbs made to the Thirroul community, including to war veterans and their families, I would move that Wollongong City Council recognise his contribution by naming an appropriate facility or infrastructure item after him, e.g. a meeting room in the proposed Thirroul Community Centre Library which is in view of the Fred Woodward RSL Memorial Park, where Mr Dobbs spent many hours tending.”
75 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that Wollongong City Council recognise the contribution made to the Thirroul community by the Late Ken Dobbs by naming an appropriate facility or infrastructure item after him, e.g. a meeting room in the proposed Thirroul Community Centre Library which is in view of the Fred Woodward RSL Memorial Park, where Mr Dobbs spent many hours tending.
Item 7 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Floodplain Management Committees – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 15/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“Noting the following –
• Council General Business – 16 August 1999 – Recommendation 1 – Floodplain Management Committees
• Council Information Folder – 12 February 2001 – Floodplain Management Committees
• Request for Information/Report – 22 April 2003 – No 03/115 – Floodplain Management Committees
the intention to establishment of the 8 Floodplain Committees, but where the Northern Suburbs Creeks and Whartons Studies have not commenced.
I move that an urgent report come forward to the Policy, Strategy and Review Committee following the 27 March 2004 Council elections to brief the incoming Councillors on the progress of these Committees, the work needing to be done and the likely budget for this work; that the flood studies for the 2 areas not as yet commenced, viz Northern Suburbs Creeks and Whartons Studies, be commenced as a matter of urgency; that Council write to Local State and Federal Members of Parliament advising them of the progress to date and the urgent need for funds in order to reduce the flood risk to residents and businesses.”
76 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that an urgent report come forward to the Policy, Strategy and Review Committee following the 27 March 2004 Council elections to brief the incoming Councillors on the progress of these Committees, the work needing to be done and the likely budget for this work; that the flood studies for the 2 areas not as yet commenced, viz Northern Suburbs Creeks and Whartons Studies, be commenced as a matter of urgency; that Council write to Local State and Federal Members of Parliament advising them of the progress to date and the urgent need for funds in order to reduce the flood risk to residents and businesses.
Attendance of Councillor
At this stage, the time being 8.39 pm, Councillor Griffiths attended the meeting.
Item 8 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Development Application D03/5157 – Bridge over Whartons Creek, Bulli – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 15/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“Noting the inordinately long time frame, which stretched over a number of years, for the Trinity Row Bulli Bridge to be one way direction whilst under construction and being repaired, and the significant safety concerns for children from Wilcath Street Bulli attending Waniora Primary School, Bulli High School and St Joseph’s Primary School, I move that the Whartons Creek Bridge be replaced as a matter of urgency; and that following the 27 March 2004 elections, that a meeting between staff, the newly elected Ward Councillors and Neighbourhood Committee 3 representatives be arranged at the earliest opportunity to discuss the replacement program.”
77 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that the Whartons Creek Bridge be replaced as a matter of urgency; and that following the 27 March 2004 elections, that a meeting between staff, the newly elected Ward Councillors and Neighbourhood Committee 3 representatives be arranged at the earliest opportunity to discuss the replacement program.
Item 9 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Rail Transport – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 16/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
• “Noting that approximately 19,000 of the area’s citizens are commuting into the Sydney Metropolitan area each day to work and study, and that the Illawarra Rail Corridor is the fastest growing rail passenger corridor in New South Wales;
• Noting the ongoing concerns with the Stanwell Park Railway viaduct;
• Noting the recent problems with reliability of the rail system across Sydney and New South Wales;
• Noting the high costs of options such as the MagLev which has seen the project shelved in China and Germany;
• Noting the increased development pressures on the region with higher density housing;
• Noting the deferral of the proposed $280 million Waterfall/Thirroul railway tunnel under the Action for Public Transport 2010 Program which was to be under construction by 2006;
• Noting the traffic pressures on the Thirroul/Bulli area from Bulli Public School to the Kings Theatre and further north on a daily basis;
• Noting the unreliability of the Coast Road between Clifton and Coalcliff;
• Noting the increasing frequency of accidents at the base of Bulli Pass;
• Noting the high frequency of fog on the F6 and its potential for vehicle accidents;
• Noting the vulnerability to the area in times of wildfire/bushfire, flash floods and high winds to become quickly isolated.
I therefore move that Council write to the Premier and the Minister for Illawarra, the Secretary of the South Coast Labor Council, Illawarra Business Chamber representatives, Australian Industry Group representatives, University of Wollongong representatives, TAFE representatives and arrange a deputation to see the Premier and the Minister for Illawarra, i.e. these, our elected representatives, demanding a significant upgrade to the rail network south to the Illawarra, and that the original timetable for the Waterfall/Thirroul railway tunnel be reinstated.”
78 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that Council write to the Premier and the Minister for Illawarra, the Secretary of the South Coast Labor Council, Illawarra Business Chamber representatives, Australian Industry Group representatives, University of Wollongong representatives, TAFE representatives and arrange a deputation to see the Premier and the Minister for Illawarra, i.e. these, our elected representatives, demanding a significant upgrade to the rail network south to the Illawarra, and that the original timetable for the Waterfall/Thirroul railway tunnel be reinstated.
Item 10 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Purchasing Policy – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 16/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
• “Noting repeated requests by Councillors for establishment of a green procurement program throughout the 1990’s and into the current millennium;
• Noting that the South Sydney Region of Councils developed a Green Procurement policy entitled “Getting it Green” in 1999 and that this policy was supplied to Wollongong Council staff approximately 4 years ago;
• Noting that the current Corporate Plan calls for the establishment of a Green Procurement/Purchasing Policy, and that there have been delays to progressing such proposals due to the carrying out of a joint University/Wollongong Council research project into Green Purchasing;
• Noting that Waverly Council established a Green Procurement policy in 2000 which was based on the South Sydney Region of Councils policy;
• Noting the Buying Green 2003 Conference and Expo – buying for a green future organised by the Municipal Association of Victoria in May 2003 –
I therefore move that Council staff be directed by the General Manager to implement the South Sydney Region of Councils Green Procurement/Purchasing policy forthwith.”
This item was considered in conjunction with Item 4A of Environment, Planning and Development Committee of 9 February 2004 and Item 31 of Council General Business of 22 March 2004 (refer Minute Numbers 65 and 66).
Item 11 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Business Rates Relief – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 16/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
• “Noting the increasing concerns about the viability of suburban shopping strips where returns on residential land are outstripping commercial returns, i.e. sales and rentals;
• Noting the substantially increased land rates faced by business proprietors and landlords of suburban shopping strips and the lack of any logical relationship with such business’s profitability, and the increasing need for rating relief by some of the smaller business proprietors;
• Noting the importance of the services and facilities provided by such suburban shopping strips and that their use can encourage reduced travelling;
• Noting Local Government’s ability to introduce sub-categories for rating purposes –
I therefore move that –
1 Council seek a legal opinion as to the requirements for establishing Sub-Categories for Business Rating and how to define appropriately the delineation of individual contiguous areas, e.g. how the Cringila, Bulli, Coledale Shopping strips would be considered as individual contiguous areas for the purposes of establishing Rate Sub-Categories.
2 Council investigate how other Councils in New South Wales have addressed this issue, including Burwood where a set of criteria has been established determining factors such as land value, usage of property (multiple businesses), number of employees based at the property.
3 Council then develop a program Sub-Categories of the Business Rate, based on location, profitability and the use of Council resources, e.g. the Cringila, Bulli, Coledale shopping strips would be considered as individual contiguous areas, and that this form part of the draft Corporate Plan to be considered.
4 Predicated on the legal advice by Council in regard to the establishment of Sub-Categories of Business Rates, Council adopt in principle a position for inclusion of Sub-Categories of Business Rates in the rating system for the financial year 2005-2006.
79 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that –
1 Council seek a legal opinion as to the requirements for establishing Sub-Categories for Business Rating and how to define appropriately the delineation of individual contiguous areas, e.g. how the Cringila, Bulli, Coledale Shopping strips would be considered as individual contiguous areas for the purposes of establishing Rate Sub-Categories.
2 Council investigate how other Councils in New South Wales have addressed this issue, including Burwood where a set of criteria has been established determining factors such as land value, usage of property (multiple businesses), number of employees based at the property.
3 Council then develop a program Sub-Categories of the Business Rate, based on location, profitability and the use of Council resources, e.g. the Cringila, Bulli, Coledale shopping strips would be considered as individual contiguous areas, and that this form part of the draft Corporate Plan to be considered.
4 Predicated on the legal advice by Council in regard to the establishment of Sub-Categories of Business Rates, Council adopt in principle a position for inclusion of Sub-Categories of Business Rates in the rating system for the financial year 2005-2006.
Mall Levy
Councillor Jonovski advised of commercial properties in Kembla Street which do not face the Crown Street Mall, however are subject to the Mall Levy.
80 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Jonovski seconded Councillor Christian that a report be submitted as a matter of urgency outlining how the Mall Levy is defined, what the boundaries are and which properties are subject of the levy.
Item 12 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Privatisation of State Water – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 15/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“Wollongong City Council support the Local Government Association of NSW in expressing its concerns regarding the possible corporatisation of State Water, and in particular in opposing any privatisation of State Water – refer Attachment 1 – Local Government Weekly 07/04 – Item 9.”
81 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that Wollongong City Council support the Local Government Association of NSW in expressing its concerns regarding the possible corporatisation of State Water, and in particular in opposing any privatisation of State Water – refer Attachment 1 – Local Government Weekly 07/04 – Item 9.
Item 13 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Coast Road Closure – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 16/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
• “Noting that the Coast Road closure may continue until at least 2006;
• Noting the hardship that the closure is causing for businesses and families alike;
• Noting the increased pressures that the closure is placing on the Thirroul/Bulli area with traffic congestion stretching either way from the bottom of Bulli Pass, i.e. from Kings Theatre Thirroul to Bulli Public School on a daily basis;
• Noting the increased accidents being experienced in the vicinity of Bulli Pass and Lawrence Hargrave Drive arising from the road closure;
• Noting that the Wollongong City Council is subject to a range of environmental hazards, i.e. flood, geotechnical, high winds, bushfires and that the area can become quickly isolated with the onset of such environmental hazards;
• Noting the pressures on Emergency Services to provide rapid response times with the road closure and with such environmental hazard events, i.e. flood, geotechnical, high winds, bushfires;
• Noting the ongoing concerns expressed by the community group, CRAC, i.e. –
We urge the community to demand that the road be fixed this year and not wait until 2006 before the road is opened.
“This is a carefully orchestrated public relations exercise by the RTA. The final decision on the options will be made by them and the alliance partners and this decision will be made on engineering and budget considerations not on options that might be preferred by members of the public. I don’t think the community will fall for the notion that they can have a significant input into the decision that will finally be made.” said Dave Beswick.
There is insufficient information given to make an informed opinion on what might be the best option. Most people will make judgements on the environmental and visual impact of the options rather than on engineering considerations.
CRAC believes that the community has a great opportunity to impress on the Carr Government and the Minister for Roads, Carl Scully, that we need the road made safe and opened as quickly as possible and no later than February 2005 – whatever option is selected.
I therefore move that following the Council elections, the newly elected Lord Mayor lead a Council delegation to meet with the Premier, and appropriate Ministers Carl Scully and David Campbell, local State and Federal Members of Parliament to again place Council’s concerns on the table and to support the residents’ firm position that we need the road made safe and opened as quickly as possible and no later than February 2005 – whatever option is selected.”
82 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Martin that this item be considered in conjunction with Item 21 of Council General Business of 22 March 2004.
83 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Martin that –
1 Following the Council elections, the newly elected Lord Mayor lead a Council delegation to meet with the Premier, and appropriate Ministers Carl Scully and David Campbell, local State and Federal Members of Parliament to again place Council’s concerns on the table and to support the residents’ firm position that we need the road made safe and opened as quickly as possible.
2 Council use its billboards to advertise the fact that it supports the opening of Lawrence Hargrave Drive as soon as possible.
Item 14 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Sydney’s Second Airport – Wilton – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 16/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
• “Noting recent announcements by the ALP for Wilton to be their preferred site for Sydney’s second airport, prior to the carrying out of an Environmental Impact Study;
• Noting the findings of the first PPK Draft EIS on Holsworthy which showed that high noise levels would be experienced through to the Wollongong CBD (refer Attachment 1) and that at least similar noise levels might be experienced with the Wilton site;
• Noting that noise levels are experienced at least 50 km from Sydney Airport –
I move that Wollongong Council express its concern and opposition to the Wilton proposal, and that the ALP be requested to not prioritise sites without a full EIS, and that these views be conveyed to all local State and Federal Members of Parliament, of all political parties.”
84 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that Wollongong Council express its concern and opposition to the Wilton proposal, and that any Federal Government be requested to not prioritise sites without a full EIS, and that these views be conveyed to all local State and Federal Members of Parliament, of all political parties.
Item 15 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Council Budget Documents Papers – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 17/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“Noting that Council staff have in the past chosen to offer only the summarised version of the Council annual budget (100 pages) to Councillors without any prior consultation, and that subsequently the Councillors in the term of 1999-2004 chose to receive the full budget document (250 pages) which contains all the budgetary line items, so that they could be more fully informed –
I therefore move that the newly elected Councillors be provided with the longer full budget document which contains all the budgetary line items as part of their consideration of the budget and corporate plan for 2004-2005.”
85 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that the newly elected Councillors be provided with the longer full budget document which contains all the budgetary line items as part of their consideration of the budget and corporate plan for 2004 2005.
Item 16 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Thomas Gibson Park – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 17/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
• “Noting Council’s focus on developing a Plan of Management for Thomas Gibson Park;
• Noting the recent growth pressures being experienced by sporting clubs using Thomas Gibson Park, including the expansion of the Thirroul Junior Soccer Club from 25 teams in the 2003 season up to 31 teams in the 2004 season, i.e. a 25-30% increase, with a strong growth in female soccer participation in particular, and before any of the Sandon Point Stocklands site has come on stream –
I therefore move that Council arrange an urgent meeting with the relevant stakeholders involved in Thomas Gibson Park and update them on the status of the Plan of Management for the site, and how any growth demands may be able to be accommodated.”
86 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that Council arrange an urgent meeting with the relevant stakeholders involved in Thomas Gibson Park and update them on the status of the Plan of Management for the site, and how any growth demands may be able to be accommodated.
Item 17 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Liberty Swing – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 17/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
• “Noting that since June 2003, Council staff have been assessing the Liberty Swing which enables children with disabilities to be able to use a swing whilst in a wheelchair;
• Noting that other like Councils, such as Sutherland Shire, have had Liberty Swings for children with disabilities in the Local Government area for some years now;
• Noting that children groups covering children with disabilities regularly travel from the Wollongong Local Government area to the Sutherland Local Government area in order that these children may enjoy a playground experience on Sutherland Shire’s Liberty Swing –
I therefore move that installation of a Liberty Swing be arranged for the Stuart Park playground area, where other types of playground equipment for children with disabilities was established approximately 10 years ago, and that this be a project contained within the budget for 2004-2005.”
87 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor King that installation of integrated and accessible equipment such as a Liberty Swing be arranged for the Stuart Park playground area, where other types of playground equipment for children with disabilities was established approximately 10 years ago, and that this be a project contained within the budget for 2004-2005.
Item 18 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – New Lord Mayor – Charter of the People of the City of Wollongong – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 17/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“I move the following –
1 On the election of the incoming Lord Mayor, that she/he be invited to sign a copy of the Charter of the People of the City of Wollongong, and also the City’s Statement on Aboriginal Reconciliation, and that their fellow Councillors be invited to sign – affirming and bearing witness to the Lord Mayor’s signing of these documents.
2 These documents be displayed on the following Council web page – http.wollongong..au/about/ along with, and to complement, the following statements on Vision, Mission and Corporate Values, i.e. Vision, Mission and Values –
Our Vision –
To be a community focused local authority of excellence
Our Mission –
To enhance our community’s lifestyle and environment through effective leadership, community involvement and commitment to service
Our Corporate Values –
In everything we do, we will always –
• Assess our community’s needs and respond to them;
• Improve the quality of our services;
• Be an open and accessible organisation;
• Be fair and equitable;
• Act with honesty and integrity;
• Encourage teamwork and cooperation;
• Ask ourselves, ‘What is best for Wollongong?’”
88 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor King that –
1 On the election of the incoming Lord Mayor, that she/he be invited to sign a copy of the Charter of the People of the City of Wollongong, and also the City’s Statement on Aboriginal Reconciliation, and that their fellow Councillors be invited to sign – affirming and bearing witness to the Lord Mayor’s signing of these documents.
2 These documents be displayed on the following Council web page – http.wollongong..au/about/ along with, and to complement, the following statements on Vision, Mission and Corporate Values, i.e. Vision, Mission and Values –
Our Vision –
To be a community focused local authority of excellence
Our Mission –
To enhance our community’s lifestyle and environment through effective leadership, community involvement and commitment to service
Our Corporate Values –
In everything we do, we will always –
• Assess our community’s needs and respond to them;
• Improve the quality of our services;
• Be an open and accessible organisation;
• Be fair and equitable;
• Act with honesty and integrity;
• Encourage teamwork and cooperation;
• Ask ourselves, ‘What is best for Wollongong?’
Item 19 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Follow-Up on Planning and Environment Decisions – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 17/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“I move that, as a matter of urgency, Council staff prepare briefing information for the newly elected Councillors on the following planning and environment resolutions previously adopted by Council –
1 Seeking of a SEPP 5 Exemption – Council Resolution of 23 September 2002
Item 2 – Notice of Motion – Councillor K Christian – SEPP 5 Exemption – Report of Manager Finance, Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 28/8/02
411 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor King that –
1 Council initiate discussions with the Regional Manager – Planning NSW – in regard to Council to commence immediately the potential preparation of a Development Control Plan covering the scale of SEPP 5 developments in 2a(i), 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d – i.e. reflecting current environment protection and development planning instrument standards in these environmentally sensitive zones.
2 Council commence immediately to obtain exemptions from SEPP 5 in 2a(i), 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d zones on the grounds of environmental sensitivity – in line with Schedule 1 of SEPP 5, particularly where for proposals which are totally inconsistent with establishing Council planning instruments where medium density is not permitted on environmental grounds.
3 The assistance of the State Members, Ian McManus, David Campbell, Colin Markham and Marianne Saliba be sought in gaining these exemptions.
2 Johannesburg Earth Summit 2 – Council Resolution of 26 August 2002
Item 7 – Notice of Motion – Councillor K Christian – Ecologically Sustainable Development and Johannesburg Summit 2002 – Report of Manager Finance, Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 21/8/02
373 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor King that –
1 The new incoming Lord Mayor of the City of Wollongong host a civic reception to thank those who have assisted Wollongong City Council on this journey, and to invite them to share the journey which starts for the next 10 years from Johannesburg today.
2 Specifically I propose that members of appropriate Community Liaison Committees be invited and presented with acknowledgment certificates by the new incoming Lord Mayor for their contribution to ESD related initiatives in the Wollongong City Council area, including but not exclusive to the Ecologically Sustainable Development, Access, Bicycle, Wollongong Heritage, Aboriginal, Cultural, Multicultural, Sports, SCAT and Youth Advisory Committees, as well as the Convenors and Secretaries from each of our Neighbourhood Committees and Bushcare Group Convenors.
3 On completion of the Johannesburg Summit, that summary information be provided to Councillors via the Information Folder on the implications and opportunities arising from the Summit’s outcomes for Council’s various ESD programs, including Local Agenda 21, Cities for Climate Protection, Toronto Agreement, Coastal Policy, Escarpment Protection, Greenhouse Action Plans, Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Rezoning/Development Assessment/Compliance, State of the Environment Reporting, Waste Management/Recycling and Catchment Management.
4 The information referred to in (3) above also form an agenda item to a future meeting of Council’s Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee.
5 Reflecting the spirit of Johannesburg 2002, that Council explore further ESD based partnering and alliance opportunities with Australian Industry Group, South Coast Labor Council and major industries such as BHP Steel, BHP Billiton, Port Kembla Copper, Metal Manufactures, University of Wollongong, Roads & Traffic Authority, Rail Access Corp, Department of Land & Water Conservation, Integral Energy, Telstra, Sydney Water, Environment Protection Authority, National Parks & Wildlife and Planning NSW to advance the principles in areas such as including Local Agenda 21, Cities for Climate Protection, Toronto Agreement, Coastal Policy, Escarpment Protection, Greenhouse Action Plans, Energy Efficiency.
6 The new incoming Lord Mayor formally thank Council staff on behalf of the Councillors for their efforts in progressing the ESD agenda within Wollongong City Council – and that this also be conveyed through Council’s News & Views newsletter.
7 Council investigate the lead role shown by Origin Energy which already has converted 17% of its vehicle fleet to LPG, and is committing to extend this further.
8 Wollongong City Council explore technologies such as the Toyota Prius Hybrid car as recently advocated by Premier Bob Carr, for its reduced environmental impact qualities, for inclusion in its motor vehicle fleet ().
9 Council consider supporting the Creative Design Competition Project for First Year Engineering students at Wollongong University – with an award encouraging ESD principles – i.e. Award for Most Innovative Sustainable Design.
10 Council consider inviting ideas for sustainability from school students – and that these form an appendix to Council’s future Statement of the Environment annual report – with awards for most innovative ideas to be made at Council’s annual Rise and Shine Awards.”
89 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that Council staff prepare briefing information for the newly elected Councillors on the following planning and environment resolutions previously adopted by Council –
1 Seeking of a SEPP 5 Exemption – Council Resolution of 23 September 2002.
2 Johannesburg Earth Summit 2 – Council Resolution of 26 August 2002.
Item 20 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Christian – Use of Unapproved Sandon Point Draft Development Control Plan as Planning Standard by Council Staff in Assessing Development Applications – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 17/3/04
Councillor Christian has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“A report be prepared as a matter of urgency to provide an explanation as to why the Development Assessment and Compliance Division has been using unendorsed, unauthorised draft Sandon Point Development Control Plan of 2002 which was specifically and deliberately noted rather than endorsed by Council resolution as a planning standard for proposed dwellings in the Sandon Point area, including for the preliminary assessment of Development Application 2003/5236 – No 18 Aragan Circuit, Bulli.
• Noting that at the Council meeting of 17 April 2000 – Recommendation 7 of the Policy, Strategy and Review Committee was adopted, i.e. that all draft Development Control Plans must be referred to Council and any determinations on adoption of such Development Control Plans must be made by Council resolution and could not be dealt with under delegated authority only.
• Noting that at the Extraordinary Meeting of Council of 4 February 2003 where it was resolved that –
In December 2002 Council was formally advised of the time-table for the “Commission of Inquiry” for Sandon Point. Councillors were advised of that time-table by way of a memo from the General Manager dated 12 December 2002. The attachments to the report have been prepared as a draft submission to the Commission of Inquiry for Council’s consideration and direction.
05 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY on the motion of Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Mott that –
1 Council thank members of the Consultative Committee and staff for the enormous workload that has gone into the preparation of this document.
2 Council thank members of the Steering Committee for their input into this process and in so doing acknowledge the range of views that still remain about the future management of the site and encourage those interested to express their views to the Commission of Inquiry.
3 Council make a presentation to the Commission of Inquiry on all evidence gathered to this date, but strongly urge the Commission to adopt, as a primary objective, a resolution of the Aboriginal heritage issues which have yet to be decided. Once the Commission has satisfied itself about the Aboriginal heritage significance, then the Commission be reconvened.
4 Council note that the submission to the Commission of Inquiry is a proposed draft Development Control Plan that has not been endorsed by Council because of lack of time for public consultation and resolution of key issues.
5 In light of tonight’s discussion, the draft Development Control Plan needs to be significantly strengthened in certain key areas, including but not limited to –
a Appropriate management of the floodplain
b The need for public facilities such as Childcare.
c Affordable housing.
d Vegetation management.
e Tourism and employment.
6 Council note that the information contained in Volume 2 of the separate attachments provided with the Business Paper represents background information and does not constitute part of the proposed draft Development Control Plan or any substantive part of Council’s submission.
7 Council develop a further submission to the Commission of Inquiry on the need for an affordable housing component to be established within the Commission’s Terms of Reference.
8 The Commission further develop views about employment, tourism, environmental and historical values of the site.
9 Council be kept informed of the process.”
90 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Mott that a report be prepared as a matter of urgency to provide an explanation as to why the Development Assessment and Compliance Division has been using unendorsed, unauthorised draft Sandon Point Development Control Plan of 2002 which was specifically and deliberately noted rather than endorsed by Council resolution as a planning standard for proposed dwellings in the Sandon Point area, including for the preliminary assessment of Development Application 2003/5236 – No 18 Aragan Circuit, Bulli.
Item 21 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Lawrence Hargrave Drive – Road Closure – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 4/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“I move that Council use its billboards to advertise the fact that Wollongong City Council supports the early re-opening of Lawrence Hargrave Drive.”
This item was considered in conjunction with Item 13 of Council General Business of 22 March 2004 (refer Minute Numbers 82 and 83).
Item 22 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Draft Development Control Plan – Thirroul – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“Council has twice considered a new Draft Development Control Plan for Thirroul. The draft plan was developed during 2003 after long, extensive and thorough consultation with the widest range of community stakeholder viewpoints.
Council will recall that the Thirroul Draft Development Control Plan was a pilot ‘precinct planning’ exercise, which had its genesis in the ‘Planfirst’ approach to collaborative, community planning. The approach taken in the Draft Development Control Plan, was designed to quell community unrest at proposed building height, bulk and scale, to provide an agreed basis of certainty and investor confidence in relation to future development projects, and thirdly to endorse the concept of preserving neighbourhood character.
Council and the community expended considerable human and financial resource, together with that of independent urban design and planning consultants, to develop a range of options for the redevelopment of Thirroul. A number of options were displayed over a weekend and several hundred submissions were made in response to that range of options. A large majority of respondents, (approaching 70%) endorsed a two-storey height limit for the Thirroul Business District.
Council chose to overturn that strong community view and proceeded to resolve to place on exhibition, a Draft Development Control Plan with a height limit that would permit three-storey development.
To re-establish credibility, both with the Thirroul community and in the principles of genuine community consultation, I move that –
1 Council not proceed with the exhibition of a Draft Development Control Plan for Thirroul, which would allow three-storey development.
2 Council instead, place on exhibition a new Draft Development Control Plan for the Thirroul Business District, which limits building heights to two storeys together with the urban design guidelines recommended in the report to Council in 2003.
3 Council immediately prepare an amendment to Wollongong Local Environment Plan 1990 which limits the height of buildings in the 3a General Business Zone as defined in the study area, to two storeys, and seek the relevant Minister’s consent to place amended plan on public exhibition.”
MOVED Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Mott that –
1 Council not proceed with the exhibition of a Draft Development Control Plan for Thirroul, which would allow three-storey development.
2 Council instead, place on exhibition a new Draft Development Control Plan for the Thirroul Business District, which limits building heights to two storeys together with the urban design guidelines recommended in the report to Council in 2003.
3 Council immediately prepare an amendment to Wollongong Local Environment Plan 1990 which limits the height of buildings in the 3a General Business Zone as defined in the study area, to two storeys, and seek the relevant Minister’s consent to place amended plan on public exhibition.
The MOTION on being PUT to the VOTE was LOST.
This item was the subject of a Notice of Rescission which was subsequently LOST.
Call for Division
Councillors Martin and Christian called for a division on the above item and as a result Councillors Christian, Martin, Mott, Pocock and Wood were recorded as voting for the motion and Councillors Darling, Brown, Hunt, Jonovski, Kershaw, King and Yates were recorded as voting against the motion.
Departure of Councillor
At this stage, the time being 9.26 pm, Councillor Griffiths departed the meeting.
Item 23 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Future of the Regent Theatre – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“The Regent Theatre occupies a unique place in the collective social and cultural history of Wollongong. The building’s architectural heritage is unquestioned. The theatre’s grand foyer, mezzanine lounge, dress circle, and star-studded ceiling make this building an icon in the City. Its old style, art deco interior dramatically contrasts today’s multiplex cinemas. Its 1,500 plus seating capacity alone makes it imperative that this large venue be preserved.
Demolition or conversion to a shopping centre is an outcome that I believe the City would not support. Retaining only the façade would be tokenism of the worst kind.
It appears that the theatre’s future is in some doubt. It is understood that Lend Lease may have secured an option to purchase the building from its former owner. There is also speculation about the future of the option in the light of the death of the former owner.
Council may be able to assist in the preservation of the Regent Theatre by utilising funds collected from developers of new City apartments to assist in securing the future of this treasured place in the collective memories of Wollongong.
In order to make secure the future of the building in tact, I move that –
The General Manager prepare a report to Council at the earliest opportunity which investigates the current status of the ownership of the building. Further that the General Manager contact all parties with any legal interest in the Regent Theatre and express to any party having an interest in the ownership and further use of the building, that Council is keen to see the Regent Theatre continue as a private or public film screening, performance or other appropriate function venue.
The report should also canvass possibilities for Council assisting in the preservation of the Regent Theatre, including the possible acquisition of the theatre by a Trust Company, in which Council may be a partner.
The report should also canvass the potential for Council to acquire an interest in the Regent Theatre and the appropriateness of using some of the more than two million dollars which Council has collected for cultural facilities within Local Area 6, Section 94 funds, developer contributions which have been acquired through the residential building expansion in the inner City.
The report should also canvass opportunities for attracting State and Federal arts grants which may be applied to the acquisition of the theatre.”
91 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Mott that
1 The General Manager prepare a report to Council at the earliest opportunity which investigates the current status of the ownership of the building. Further that the General Manager contact all parties with any legal interest in the Regent Theatre and express to any party having an interest in the ownership and further use of the building, that Council is keen to see the Regent Theatre continue as a private or public film screening, performance or other appropriate function venue.
2 The report should also canvass possibilities for Council assisting in the preservation of the Regent Theatre, including the possible acquisition of the theatre by a Trust Company, in which Council may be a partner.
3 The report should also canvass the potential for Council to acquire an interest in the Regent Theatre and the appropriateness of using some of the more than two million dollars which Council has collected for cultural facilities within Local Area 6, Section 94 funds, developer contributions which have been acquired through the residential building expansion in the inner City.
4 The report should also canvass opportunities for attracting State and Federal arts grants which may be applied to the acquisition of the theatre.
5 The report also canvass the appropriateness of a feasibility study to be undertaken into the availability of the Regent Theatre as a film, television, musical performance and public assembly place.
6 Noting that the Regent Theatre is a heritage item under Wollongong’s Local Environmental Plan, it is essential that comprehensive professional advice is available to Council when future applications are made concerning the Theatre and its environs.
7 Council seek funding to have a full independent heritage assessment conducted for this site and Council seek the owner’s permission once funding is available.
Attendance/Departure of Councillors
Prior to voting on the above item, the time being 9.31 pm, Councillor Griffiths attended the meeting and at 9.36 pm Councillor King departed the meeting.
Item 24 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – 40 kph Speed Zone – Princes Highway, West Wollongong – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“The placement of 40 kph speed zones around schools is a practice that Wollongong City Council supports to reduce the risks of accidents involving students, parents and the community.
The placement of such a speed restricted zone in the vicinity of the Illawarra Grammar School on the Princes Highway, just south of the intersection of Mt Keira Road and the Princes Highway, West Wollongong has become a contentious community issue. Many question the use of the zone in achieving its stated purpose of achieving a reduction in accident frequency. The vast majority of students and parents appear to predominantly use the Powell Street access to the school.
While a vehicular entrance to the school does exist fronting the Princes Highway, it seems questionable as to whether motorists should be encouraged to use that entrance and exit point. Accordingly, I move that –
Council request the Traffic Committee and the New South Wales Police to review the appropriateness and effectiveness of the 40 kph speed restricted zone on the Princes Highway, West Wollongong, together with the appropriateness of signage relating to zone as motorists enter the zone from a southerly direction.”
92 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Christian that Council request the Traffic Committee and the New South Wales Police to review the appropriateness and effectiveness of the 40 kph speed restricted zone on the Princes Highway, West Wollongong, together with the appropriateness of signage relating to zone as motorists enter the zone from a southerly direction.
Item 25 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Business Paper Timetable – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“Council has for many years, worked on a timeframe of supplying Councillors with business papers for the major Committees of Council and the General Business paper, only one working day prior to the commencement of the meeting. While there is obviously a weekend between the delivery of business papers and the commencement of the meeting, the gravity, length, complexity and range of issues canvassed in many of the reports, particularly where contentious or complex issues are put directly to Council, in my view, does not provide Councillors with adequate time or opportunity to consult with persons who may be able to clarify information or the implications of reports and recommendations.
Accordingly I move that –
Commencing in April 2004, the General Manager alter the timetabling of the issuing of business papers for the major Committees of Council and the General Business Items of Council, so that Councillors receive these business papers, three working days prior to the commencement of those meetings.”
MOVED Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Christian that the General Manager alter the timetabling of the issuing of business papers for the major Committees of Council and the General Business Items of Council, so that Councillors receive these business papers, three working days prior to the commencement of those meetings.
The MOTION on being PUT to the VOTE was LOST.
Item 26 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Central Wollongong Planning Committee – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“The Central Wollongong Planning Committee has assumed major responsibility for the in-depth consideration of a large number of important development applications. Its role has certainly been contentious insofar as it only provides three Councillors with the formal opportunity to consider some of the most important and far-reaching developments affecting not only the City Centre, but the City generally.
The Committee has also been operating in an extremely fluid and contentious planning context, ie the consideration of Draft Development Control Plan 56, the City Centre Revitalisation Strategy, etc. With only three Councillors as members, the recommendations coming straight from that Committee to full Council without at least the Environment, Planning and Development Committee giving consideration to the matters raised, the range of contentious outcomes emanating from that Committee and Council’s decision to further defer consideration of Draft Development Control Plan No 56, I believe there is little value in the Central Wollongong Planning Committee continuing in its current role at this time.
Accordingly, I move that -
Council disband the Central Wollongong Planning Committee, thank the members for their participation and work on that Committee, and recommend to a future meeting of the newly elected Council that issues to do with the planning of Wollongong City Centre, are best considered by a broader Planning Committee, which more fully represents the interests of all people in the City.”
MOVED Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Mott that Council disband the Central Wollongong Planning Committee, thank the members for their participation and work on that Committee, and recommend to a future meeting of the newly elected Council that issues to do with the planning of Wollongong City Centre, are best considered by a broader Planning Committee, which more fully represents the interests of all people in the City.
An AMENDMENT was MOVED by Councillor Wood seconded Councillor Griffiths that the Central Wollongong Planning Committee be retained in its present form, however the minutes of that meeting be submitted to the Environment, Planning and Development Committee meeting for endorsement.
The AMENDMENT on being PUT to the VOTE was LOST.
The MOTION on being PUT to the VOTE was LOST.
Attendance of Councillor
Prior to voting on the above item, the time being 9.40 pm, Councillor King attended the meeting.
Item 27 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Use of 3A General Business Zoning for Increased Residential Entitlements – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“In June 2003, Council required the General Manager to submit a report to the Environment Planning and Development Committee on 11th August 2003, recommending ‘changes if, and where appropriate, to the residential development strategies that ought to apply to commercially zoned properties’.
That report is now more than 220 days overdue, and there is no sign that the report is under preparation.
Given that the Council’s June resolution was a reminder resolution of a previous call for such a report some years ago, I am concerned that no significant effort is being made to address this issue and that Council’s intentions in this regard, may be being thwarted.
Accordingly I move that –
Council instructs the General Manager to immediately prepare a report which outlines a range of options in relation to the best ways for commercial properties to be able to accommodate residential entitlements which do not provide ‘windfall’ entitlements for residential developments on commercial sites that were never intended by the zoning entitlements.”
93 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Kershaw that Council instructs the General Manager to immediately prepare a report which outlines a range of options in relation to the best ways for commercial properties to be able to accommodate residential entitlements which do not provide ‘windfall’ entitlements for residential developments on commercial sites that were never intended by the zoning entitlements.
Item 28 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – West Dapto Rural Ratepayers Concerns with Illawarra Escarpment Draft Plan of Management – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“At a public meeting to discuss the future of the Draft Illawarra Escarpment Management Plan, a large public meeting unanimously resolved that there was a need for a review process.
Accordingly, I move that –
1 Council seek support and financial assistance from the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources in conducting an independent review of the process and outcomes of the Draft Plan thus far.
2 Council write to all rural ratepayers in the areas affected by the plan, informing them of the existence and implications of the plan.
3 Council receive a deputation from the West Dapto Rural Ratepayers in relation to the Draft Plan of Management at its April, 2004 meeting.”
94 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Mott that –
1 Council seek support and financial assistance from the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources in conducting an independent review of the process and outcomes of the Draft Plan thus far.
2 Council write to all people with landholdings and stakeholder groups affected by the Draft Plan informing them of the Plan’s existence and any public meetings which will be held in relation to the Draft Plan.
3 Council receive a deputation from the West Dapto Rural Ratepayers in relation to the Draft Plan of Management at its May 2004 meeting.
Departure of Councillor
At 10.15 pm the Lord Mayor vacated the Chair and departed the meeting. At this stage Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Hunt assumed the Chair.
Item 29 – Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Electronic Display and Recording of Councillor’s Votes – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (JKD) 18/3/04
Councillor Martin has submitted the following Notice of Motion –
“A previous report to Council, assured the Council that there would be a full report made to the March Council meeting as to the arrangements that were being put in place for the electronic display and recording of votes. Given that this report has not eventuated, I move that –
Council directs the General Manager to ensure that a report is prepared for the first meeting of the newly elected Council in April, a set of costed recommendations which Council can consider and adopt relating to the implementation of this procedure to further enhance the accountability of elected representatives.”
MOVED Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Christian that Council directs the General Manager to ensure that a report is prepared for the first meeting of the newly elected Council in April, a set of costed recommendations which Council can consider and adopt relating to the implementation of this procedure to further enhance the accountability of elected representatives.
95 An AMENDMENT was MOVED by Councillor Kershaw seconded Councillor King that Council direct the General Manager to ensure that a report is prepared for the May meeting of Council, together with a set of costed recommendations which Council can consider on the implementation of this procedure to further enhance the accountability of elected representatives.
The AMENDMENT on being PUT to the VOTE was CARRIED.
The AMENDMENT then BECAME the MOTION.
The MOTION was PUT and CARRIED.
Attendance of Councillor
Prior to voting on the above item, the time being 10.19 pm, the Lord Mayor attended the meeting.
Following voting on the above item, the time being 10.20 pm, the Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Hunt vacated the Chair and the Lord Mayor resumed the Chair.
Item 30 – Proposed Draft Local Environmental Plan – Industrial Road, Unanderra (Part Lot 14 DP 1018210), for an RSPCA Animal Shelter (SU20579) – Report of Manager Strategic Planning (PD) 10/3/04
Council has received a request to amend Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 1990 to facilitate the development of an RSPCA Animal Shelter at Industrial Road, Unanderra. See attachment 1. The shelter would comprise dog kennels and runs, store and food preparation areas, an administration building, car parking and landscaping. See attachment 2. The subject land is zoned 7(b) Environment Protection Conservation.
The proposed land use is defined as ‘intensive agriculture’ under Local Environmental Plan 1990, which is prohibited in this zone.
Under the proposal the land would retain the 7(b) Environmental Protection Conservation zone, and intensive agriculture (the animal shelter) would become permissible with development consent (on this 7(b) site only) by including the use in Schedule 2 – Additional Uses.
Issues associated with the proposal include noise, odour, carcass disposal, waste water and traffic management. These are considered to be manageable and will be further assessed as part of the rezoning process.
The proposal includes protection of the site’s dam and Moreton Bay Fig trees along with extensive landscaping on the lower ground, including revegetation with rainforest species.
This report recommends Council resolve to prepare a draft Local Environmental Plan to facilitate the development of an animal shelter. See attachments 3 and 4. Following consultation with Government agencies it is proposed to exhibit the draft plan for community input.
96 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Wood that –
1 A draft Local Environmental Plan be prepared for Part Lot 14 DP 1018210 Industrial Road, Unanderra to facilitate the development of an RSPCA Animal Shelter.
2 Consultation with public authorities occur under Section 62 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.
3 Following consultation with statutory authorities and certification under Section 65 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the draft Local Environmental Plan be exhibited for a minimum period of twenty eight (28) days.
Item 31 – Progress with the Development of Council’s Green Purchasing and Procurement Policy – Report of Manager Environment and Health (GK) 17/3/04
A request was made at Council’s Environment Planning & Development Committee meeting held on 8 March 2004 for a report to be submitted to Council on the progress with the development of a green purchasing procurement policy (see item 4A). A report follows.
This item was considered in conjunction with Item 4A of the Environment, Planning and Development Committee of 8 March 2004 and Item 10 of Council General Business of 22 March 2004 (refer Minute Numbers 65 and 66).
Item 32 – Minutes of the Russell Vale Golf Course Management Committee – Report of Manager Recreation and Natural Resources (LH) 5/3/04
The minutes of the Russell Vale Golf Course Management Committee Meeting held on 2 March 2004 are attached.
97 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Jonovski seconded Councillor Yates that the recommendations of the Russell Vale Golf Course Management Committee meeting held on 2 March 2004 be endorsed.
Item 33 – Notes of the Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting held on 10 March 2004 – Report of Manager Community and Cultural Services (SP) 11/3/04
There was no quorum at the Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting held on 10 March 2004. Those present considered the agenda items and the notes from the meeting are attached. All agenda items need to be considered individually by Council.
Item 1 – Presentation – Viva La Gong – Report of Manager Community and Cultural Services (SB) 25/2/04
Viva la Gong Festival of arts, culture and innovation took place from 17 October to 2 November 2003 with the theme ‘The World in Wollongong’. The major outdoor cultural event coincided with the 2003 Rugby World Cup matches held in Wollongong. This gave Wollongong the opportunity to present and showcase a diverse program of cultural activities such as music, art, dance, theatre, food and wine and literature. Alastair Lyall the Production Manager for the 2003 Viva La Gong Festival is invited to present a brief presentation on the success of the 2003 Festival. This will be presented to the Committee for their information.
98 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor King that congratulations be extended to Mr Alastair Lyall and all those who were involved with Viva La Gong 2003.
Item 2 – Committee Membership – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (BC) 1/3/04
With the Local Government elections to be held in the City of Wollongong on 27 March 2004, this meeting of the Cultural Advisory Committee will be the last meeting prior to the election.
99 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Wood that the information be noted and Committee members be thanked for their contribution.
Item 3 – Australia Day Award
100 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Griffiths seconded Councillor Wood that congratulations be extended to Margaret Wolfe on being a recipient of an Australia Day Award for achievement in the Arts.
Item 34 – Notes of Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee Meeting held on 11 March 2004 – Report of Manager Environment and Health (DL) 12/3/04
There was no quorum at the Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee meeting held on 11 March 2004. Those present considered the agenda items and the notes for the meeting are attached. All agenda items need to be considered individually by Council.
Item 1 – Presentation – Economic Development Roadmap Report – Report of Director Corporate and Governance (SP) 1/3/04
The Economic Development Roadmap Report was released and formally launched in November 2003 with strong city-wide acceptance and support to develop a fully fledged City strategy during calendar 2004.
An extract from the Executive Summary of the full report is as follows:
The brief for this project was to develop an economic development Roadmap for Wollongong. The Roadmap provides the economic component for the Wollongong Futures Project and the planned changes to the Local Environment Plan (LEP) and will be developed into a detailed Economic Strategy to be adopted City-wide in 2004.
As a Roadmap, the full report examines where we are now (the state of the Wollongong economy, recent performance of the key industries) and sets the directions for the future (future growth needs and targets). The Roadmap also points the direction for policy and sets out the key actions that need to be taken if Wollongong is to achieve its full potential.
The Roadmap fills a major gap in the existing work that has been undertaken on Wollongong and its future - the absence of an analysis of the Wollongong economy and its prospects and the quantification of future job requirements.
Wollongong’s future will be based around an active triple bottom line approach that takes account of the economic, environment and the social elements and while the focus of this study is on Wollongong, we also examine its position in and its impacts on the broader Illawarra Region.
Despite the significant change occurring in the region, it is important that Wollongong continues to play a broader regional role. Wollongong is the regional capital and this role needs to be strengthened over time. With the increased population growth in the adjacent municipalities, it will be important that the city reinvents itself and is able to become the regional centre for higher order services, retail, entertainment, culture and recreation.
The Roadmap is all about what Wollongong needs to do to shape its future.
Recognising that the future strategy for the City cannot be undertaken in isolation of the wider region and State perspectives and as such Southern Councils Group support has been garnered to extend the research in the next phase.
101 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that –
1 The details of the report be noted.
2 The Director Corporate and Governance be thanked for a very stimulating presentation.
Item 2 – Minutes of Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee Meeting held on 12 February 2004 – Report of Manager Environment and Health (LEJ) 2/3/04
The Minutes of the Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee Meeting held on 12 February 2004 require endorsement by the Committee.
102 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that the Minutes of the Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee Meeting held on 12 February 2004 be endorsed.
Item 3 – Committee Membership – Report of Manager Administration and Information Technology (BC) 2/3/04
With the Local Government elections to be held in the City of Wollongong on 27 March 2004, this meeting of the Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee will be the last meeting prior to the election.
103 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that –
1 The information be noted and Committee members be thanked for their contribution.
2 Council staff, and in particular the Manager Environment and Health, be thanked for their efforts in supporting the work of the Committee.
Item 4 – Siting of Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Facilities (SU19111) – Report of Manager Environment and Health (GK) 1/3/04
At the ESD Liaison Committee meetings of 4 June 2003 (see Item 6) and 7 July 2003 (see Item 9), a report regarding a draft Development Control Plan (DCP) on the Siting of Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Facilities was deferred pending further information. Responses to these requests for further information were provided in Items 9 and 7 of the meetings of 7 July 2003 and 11 September 2003 respectively. The information requested has been received and it is now recommended the draft DCP be placed on public exhibition.
104 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that the draft Development Control Plan on the Siting of Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Facilities be endorsed for public exhibition.
Item 5 – Outstanding Reports – Report of Manager Environment and Health (LEJ) 2/3/04
This item provides details of reports requested by the Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee which are currently outstanding.
105 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that –
1 The information be received.
2 Outstanding Report No. 03/245 (The Environmental Management Practices at Huntley Colliery) be presented to the Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee following the assessment of the Environmental Impact Statement for Huntley Mine Rehabilitation.
Item 6 – Former Dapto Smelter Works – Kanahooka Road
106 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that –
1 A report on the redevelopment of the former Dapto Smelter Works in Kanahooka Road be presented to the next meeting of the Ecologically Sustainable Development Liaison Committee.
2 The report include information on possible effects the proposed development will have on Mullet Creek.
Item 7 – The Year of the Built Environment (YBE)
2004 Year of the Built Environment (YBE) is a collaborative initiative promoted by government, industry, environmental and community groups, aimed at fostering awareness about the built environment and its influence on our quality of life.
John Prior circulated an article outlining what our future built environment would be like if sustainability was the chief driver. The article, written by Ms Caroline Pidcock, President of the NSW Chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday, 10 March 2004.
Manager Environment and Health outlined programs that Council is undertaking to support this initiative.
107 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that the information be noted.
Item 8 – Greenplan – An Initiative by Wollongong City Council
Jean Ferguson advised that the plant sale at the Wollongong Botanic Garden nursery held on Friday, 5 March 2004 was so well attended that it caused a traffic jam. She commented that it was pleasing to note the high level of community awareness.
It was suggested that a second plant sale be held in Spring and that food plants, suitable to the Illawarra region be included in the varieties cultivated.
108 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that Council be congratulated for undertaking the Greenplan initiative and for successfully raising community awareness of the program.
Item 9 – Draft Illawarra Escarpment Management Plan
Jean Ferguson commented that Wollongong has an ideal climate for the cultivation of vegetables and it is disappointing that locally grown produce is not readily available. She suggested that the draft Illawarra Escarpment Management Plan include the promotion of intensive agriculture and that community gardens be considered as part of the development program for West Dapto.
109 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor King seconded Councillor Jonovski that the information be received.
Item 35 – Minutes of Sports Liaison Committee Meeting held on 16 March 2004 – Report of Manager Recreation and Natural Resources (SP) 17/3/04
The Minutes of the Sports Liaison Committee meeting held on 16 March 2004 are attached.
110 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Hunt seconded Councillor Jonovski that the recommendations of the Sports Liaison Committee meeting held on 16 March 2004 be endorsed.
Item 36 – Minutes of Library Liaison Committee Meeting held on 17 March 2004 – Report of Manager Library Services (DL) 18/3/04
The Minutes of the Library Liaison Committee meeting held on 17 March 2004 are attached.
111 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Wood seconded Councillor Griffiths that the recommendations of the Library Liaison Committee meeting held on 17 March 2004 be endorsed.
Notices of Rescission
The General Manager advised that he was in receipt of two (2) Notices of Rescission in relation to Item 6 of the Environment, Planning and Development Committee of 8 March 2004 and Item 22 of Council General Business of 22 March 2004.
A PROCEDURAL MOTION was MOVED by Councillor Kershaw that the Notice of Rescission relating to Item 6 of the Environment, Planning and Development Committee of 8 March 2004 be considered as the next item of business.
Notice of Rescission – Councillors Christian, Pocock and Martin – Item 6 – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Minutes of City of Wollongong Traffic Committee Meeting held on 25 February 2004
Councillors Christian, Pocock and Martin submitted the following Notice of Rescission –
“We, the undersigned Councillors, hereby move a Rescission of Council’s decision relating to Item 12 of the Minutes of City of Wollongong Traffic Committee meeting within Item 6 of the Environment, Planning and Development Committee of 8 March 2004.”
Council’s resolution in relation to this item was –
Minute Number 67
“In accordance with the ‘Guide to Arrangements for Handling Traffic Facility Works on Local Roads’ as stipulated by the Traffic Authority of New South Wales –
1 The Minutes and Recommendations of the City of Wollongong Traffic Committee in relation to traffic facility matters be adopted, subject to the following amendments
Item 7 – Princes Highway – Pedestrian Fence
a Council instruct the Roads & Traffic Authority that Council is opposed to the implementation and installation of the first stage of the pedestrian fence down the centre of the Princes Highway in the shopping centre at Dapto.
b Appropriate fencing be installed along the eastern side of the Princes Highway, similar to the fence on the Princes Highway, Figtree, from the area just past the bus shelter in front of the ANZ Bank to the pedestrian crossing at Moombara Street, Dapto, subject to community consultation.
c The design and installation of any fencing be incorporated as part of the Dapto Centre Study and the Roads & Traffic Authority be included as part of the consultation group.
d The plan for managing pedestrian traffic movements in Dapto be widened to take a broader view to improve pedestrian and commercial amenity of Dapto whilst seeking to address traffic issues.
Item 19 – Virginia Street – Traffic Concerns
a NSW Police Force be advised that Councils latest speed count within Virginia Street showed northbound 85% speed of 69 km/h and southbound 85% speed of 59 km/h and it is to be noted that Virginia Street is a local 50 km/h road.
b Traffic Section report back to the Traffic Committee with comments on the overall strategic plan for this area.
c In the interim, the Manager Strategic Planning be asked to investigate:
i A no right turn from Squires Way into Virginia Street.
ii The provision of traffic calming devices in Virginia Street including the intersection of Virginia Street and Squires Way as a high priority.
d The Traffic Section's report on the overall Strategic Plan for the area (Part b), include specific recommendations in relation to residents’ concerns as outlined in a letter to Council detailing a 10-section strategy for the area.
e In order to fully address the concerns of residents, many of whom have signed the petition and accompanying letter tabled at the Council meeting of 22 March 2004, a comprehensive traffic study of the area be conducted and this study be given a high priority.
Item 30 – Central/Cordeaux Road – Traffic Congestion
The Manager Strategic Planning review existing data at this site and undertake necessary surveys and analysis to determine if the warrant for traffic signals is met.
Item 39 – Windang Road – Speed Limit
1 Council recommend to the Road & Traffic Authority that they reduce the speed limit from 70 kph to 50 kph.
2 The State Member be approached to support the reduction of the speed limit from 70 kph to 50 kph.
2 Appropriate persons and Departments be advised of Council’s decisions.
3 Hercules Street, Wollongong – Timed Parking – In accordance with Council's resolution on 23 February 2004, the Traffic Committee investigate establishing limited timed parking in parts of Hercules Street, Wollongong.
4 Denham Drive, Horsley – Footpath Access for Children
a Mr Michael Malone, Project Manager - West Dapto Transport Link, be congratulated on his handling of the traffic issues with respect to Horsley.
b Council note with concern the actions of some residents in the treatment of pedestrians.”
The RESCISSION MOTION was CARRIED.
Item 6 – Environment, Planning and Development Committee – 8 March 2004 – Minutes of City of Wollongong Traffic Committee Meeting held on 25 February 2004 – Report of Manager Strategic Planning (MR) 2/3/04
112 MOVED Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Jonovski that in accordance with the ‘Guide to Arrangements for Handling Traffic Facility Works on Local Roads’ as stipulated by the Traffic Authority of New South Wales –
1 The Minutes and Recommendations of the City of Wollongong Traffic Committee in relation to traffic facility matters be adopted, subject to the following amendments
Item 7 – Princes Highway – Pedestrian Fence
a Council instruct the Roads & Traffic Authority that Council is opposed to the implementation and installation of the first stage of the pedestrian fence down the centre of the Princes Highway in the shopping centre at Dapto.
b Appropriate fencing be installed along the eastern side of the Princes Highway, similar to the fence on the Princes Highway, Figtree, from the area just past the bus shelter in front of the ANZ Bank to the pedestrian crossing at Moombara Street, Dapto, subject to community consultation.
c The design and installation of any fencing be incorporated as part of the Dapto Centre Study and the Roads & Traffic Authority be included as part of the consultation group.
d The plan for managing pedestrian traffic movements in Dapto be widened to take a broader view to improve pedestrian and commercial amenity of Dapto whilst seeking to address traffic issues.
Item 12 – Roxburgh Avenue – Thirroul Public School – Review Signage
a Seafoam Avenue
i Install 15 metres of double barrier lines within Seafoam Avenue at the intersection of Church Street.
ii Manager Works be requested to install preventative measures to stop vehicles using the dirt track linking Seafoam Avenue and Phillip Street.
iii Manager Design be requested to formalise a turn around area at the end of Seafoam Avenue and consider angle parking along the school boundary.
b Church Street
i Double barrier lines be installed within Church Street from the intersection of Seafoam Avenue to a point 20 metres south of the school crossing (not including school crossing).
c Roxburgh Avenue
This item stand deferred pending a further meeting between the Traffic Committee and residents.
Item 19 – Virginia Street – Traffic Concerns
a NSW Police Force be advised that Councils latest speed count within Virginia Street showed northbound 85% speed of 69 km/h and southbound 85% speed of 59 km/h and it is to be noted that Virginia Street is a local 50 km/h road.
b Traffic Section report back to the Traffic Committee with comments on the overall strategic plan for this area.
c In the interim, the Manager Strategic Planning be asked to investigate:
i A no right turn from Squires Way into Virginia Street.
ii The provision of traffic calming devices in Virginia Street including the intersection of Virginia Street and Squires Way as a high priority.
d The Traffic Section's report on the overall Strategic Plan for the area (Part b), include specific recommendations in relation to residents’ concerns as outlined in a letter to Council detailing a 10-section strategy for the area.
e In order to fully address the concerns of residents, many of whom have signed the petition and accompanying letter tabled at the Council meeting of 22 March 2004, a comprehensive traffic study of the area be conducted and this study be given a high priority.
Item 30 – Central/Cordeaux Road – Traffic Congestion
The Manager Strategic Planning review existing data at this site and undertake necessary surveys and analysis to determine if the warrant for traffic signals is met.
Item 39 – Windang Road – Speed Limit
1 Council recommend to the Road & Traffic Authority that they reduce the speed limit from 70 kph to 50 kph.
2 The State Member be approached to support the reduction of the speed limit from 70 kph to 50 kph.
2 Appropriate persons and Departments be advised of Council’s decisions.
3 Hercules Street, Wollongong – Timed Parking – In accordance with Council's resolution on 23 February 2004, the Traffic Committee investigate establishing limited timed parking in parts of Hercules Street, Wollongong.
4 Denham Drive, Horsley – Footpath Access for Children
a Mr Michael Malone, Project Manager - West Dapto Transport Link, be congratulated on his handling of the traffic issues with respect to Horsley.
b Council note with concern the actions of some residents in the treatment of pedestrians.
Notice of Rescission – Councillors Christian, Mott and Griffiths – Item 22 – Council General Business – 22 March 2004 - Notice of Motion – Councillor Martin – Draft Development Control Plan - Thirroul
Councillors Christian, Mott and Griffiths submitted the following Notice of Rescission –
“We, the undersigned, rescind the Council resolution of Item 22 of Council General Business of 22 March 2004 – Draft Development Control Plan – Thirroul.”
Council considered the following Notice of Motion which was LOST –
“1 Council not proceed with the exhibition of a Draft Development Control Plan for Thirroul, which would allow three-storey development.
2 Council instead, place on exhibition a new Draft Development Control Plan for the Thirroul Business District, which limits building heights to two storeys together with the urban design guidelines recommended in the report to Council in 2003.
3 Council immediately prepare an amendment to Wollongong Local Environment Plan 1990 which limits the height of buildings in the 3a General Business Zone as defined in the study area, to two storeys, and seek the relevant Minister’s consent to place amended plan on public exhibition.”
The RESCISSION MOTION was LOST.
Development Application D882/03 – Lot A DP 404419 Nos 49-55 Cordeaux Road, Figtree – Integrated Development Application – Construction of 8 x 3 Bedroom Townhouses with Parking for 29 Cars
The General Manager advised that Council on 23 February 2004 had put forward a resolution in relation to the above matter which was endorsed by this meeting of Council and as such the matter cannot be recommitted unless there is a Notice of Rescission submitted which is signed by three (3) Councillors.
Due to the above, the General Manager advised that consideration of the matter is out of order.
Development Application D2004/295 – Lot 9 No 15 Olympic Boulevarde, Port Kembla
113 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Jonovski seconded Councillor Christian that a round table conference be held in relation to this development application.
Vote of Thanks
114 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Brown seconded Councillor Griffiths that a vote of thanks be extended to Councillors Yates, King and Christian for their contributions as Councillors for their respective terms of office.
Departure of Councillor
At this stage, the time being 11.05 pm, Councillor Kershaw departed the meeting.
Vote of Thanks
115 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Christian seconded Councillor Pocock that the Executive and Senior Management and support staff be thanked for their support and assistance during this term of Council.
The Meeting Concluded at 11.08 pm.
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