Thursday, 20 March 2025
Items of Business
Item Subject Page
10.02 Status of Reports From Council Resolutions
Attachment 1:..... Reports to Future Council Meetings - Council Resoloutions.................... 6
Attachment 2:..... Reports to Future Council Meetings - Cyclic............................................ 9
10.04 Legislative Compliance Register - Report
Attachment :....... 2023-2024 Legislative Compliance Register - Report............................ 11
10.05 Policy Review - Draft Risk Management Policy
Attachment :....... Draft Risk Management Policy................................................................ 20
10.07 Monthly Budget Review - February 2025
Attachment 1:..... February 2025 Budget Review................................................................ 27
Attachment 2:..... Carry Overs identified as Off Track or Deferred in the 31 December 2025 - 2024-25 Operational Plan Status Report................................................ 33
Attachment 3:..... Other Carry Overs, including those identified as On Track in the 31 December 2025 - 2024-25 Operational Plan Status Report with works continuing in future years........................................................................ 39
10.08 Investments and Loans - February 2025
Attachment 1:..... Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Investment Report - 28 February 2025................................................................................................................. 48
Attachment 2:..... Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Portfolio Valuation - 28 February 2025................................................................................................................. 72
Attachment 3:..... Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Loan Repayments - 2024-2025........ 79
11.01 Petition - Request for Information on Port Macquarie Athletics Track
Attachment :....... Petition - Request for Information on Port Macquarie Athletics Track.... 81
11.02 Petition - Location of SouperVan
Attachment :....... Petition Relating to Application and location for Wauchope SouperVan 109
11.03 SouperVan Mobile Food Van - Use of Bain Park
Attachment 1:..... ADRA Souper Van Section 68 Application Acknowledgement............. 155
Attachment 2:..... ADRA Souper Van Traffic Management Plan....................................... 163
11.04 Policy Review - Beach Driving
Attachment 1:..... Existing Beach Driving Policy................................................................ 164
Attachment 2:..... Draft Beach Driving Policy..................................................................... 170
11.05 Draft Places to Play Plans
Attachment 1:..... Watercraft Access & Fishing Areas Plan.............................................. 178
Attachment 2:..... Community Garden Plan....................................................................... 196
Attachment 3:..... Places to Play Plan................................................................................ 215
11.06 Draft Community Engagement Strategy
Attachment 1:..... Community Engagement Strategy 2022............................................... 226
Attachment 2:..... Draft Community Engagement Strategy - for Exhibition March 2025... 243
Attachment 3:..... Draft Engagement Plan for the Community Engagement Strategy...... 280
11.07 Integated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) Community Engagement Strategy - Post Exhibition
Attachment 1:..... IP&R Engagement Strategy - Engagement Report February 2025...... 294
Attachment 2:..... IP&R Community Engagement Strategy Post Engagement - March 2025............................................................................................................... 315
12.01 Policy Review - Dogs In Public Open Spaces
Attachment 1:..... Exisiting Dogs in Public Open Spaces Policy....................................... 337
Attachment 2:..... Draft Dogs in Public Open Spaces Policy............................................. 342
13.01 Policy Review - Control of Burning
Attachment 1:..... Current Policy - Control of Burning........................................................ 348
Attachment 2:..... Draft Policy - Control of Burning............................................................ 362
Attachment 3:..... Table of changes to Control of Burning Policy...................................... 376
13.02 Policy Review - Transport and Drainage Policy Suite - Post Public Exhibition
Attachment 1:..... FINAL DRAFT - Stormwater Overland Flow Policy.............................. 380
Attachment 2:..... FINAL DRAFT - Electric Vehicle Road Management and Infrastructure Policy...................................................................................................... 389
Attachment 3:..... FINAL DRAFT - PMHC_Active Transport Crossings, Paths and Walkways in Public Road Reserve Policy.............................................................. 396
Attachment 4:..... FINAL DRAFT - Public Transport Infrastructure Policy........................ 405
Attachment 5:..... FINAL DRAFT - Kerbside Use and Parking Management Policy......... 411
Attachment 6:..... Engagement Report - Transport and Stormwater Policy Suite - February 2025....................................................................................................... 417
13.03 Policy Review - Liquid Trade Waste Policy - Post Public Exhibition
Attachment 1:..... Liquid Trade Waste Policy..................................................................... 430
Attachment 2:..... Engagement Summary - Liquid Trade Waste Policy 2025................... 478
13.04 Living and Place Strategy, Affordable Housing Plan & Local Housing Delivery Plan - Update on Actions
Attachment :....... Attachment 1 - List of Actions within Affordable Housing Plan and Local Housing Delivery Plan........................................................................... 485
13.05 Letter
of Offer - Planning Agreement - Batar Creek Road Upgrade
Applicant - Land Dynamics Australia
Landowner - Allam MHE #2 Pty Ltd
Attachment 1:..... Letter of Offer Batar Creek Road.......................................................... 495
Attachment 2:..... Preliminary Plans - Proposed Batar Creek Road Upgrade................... 499
13.06 Land Acquisition - Corner Stoney Creek Road and Oxley Highway Wauchope
Attachment 1:..... Hastings Sporting Fields Masterplan Layout......................................... 504
Attachment 2:..... Location of Proposed Roundabout Corner Stoney Creek Road and Oxley Highway Wauchope............................................................................... 505
Attachment 3:..... Plan of Acquisition - Part 64 Stoney Creek Road Wauchope - Lot 1 DP 1314689................................................................................................. 506
13.07 DA2024
- 670.1 Alterations to Dwelling, Conversion of Building to Dwelling and 2 Lot
Torrens Title Subdivision including a Clause 4.6 Variation to Clause 4.1 (Lot
Size) of the Port Macquarie-Hastings LEP 2011 at Lots 15 and 16 DP 7451, No 14
Main Street, Comboyne
APPLICANT: A P BLUE & J R BLUE
OWNER: C W & K L TURNER
Attachment 1:..... Attachment 1 - Recommended Conditions........................................... 507
Attachment 2:..... Attachment 2 - DAP Report 2025 03 05................................................ 516
13.08 Post
Exhibition Report - PP2022-2.1 - Planning Proposal Proposed Catholic High
School - Lot 6 DP 594793, Lots 6 & 7 DP 594792, 1175-1191 Ocean Drive Bonny
Hills
Applicant - King and Campbell Pty Ltd
Landowner - St Agnes Catholic Parish, The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church
Diocese of Lismore
Attachment 1:..... Draft Planning Proposal PP-2022-653.................................................. 574
Attachment 2:..... Gateway Determination......................................................................... 649
Attachment 3:..... Alteration of Gateway Determination..................................................... 652
Attachment 4:..... Engagement Report............................................................................... 653
13.11 Outcomes of General Waste Red Bin Rubbish Collection Trial Over Summer
Attachment :....... Weekly Red Bin Trial - Bin Audit Report............................................... 668
Attachment Ordinary Council
20/03/2025
What we are trying to achieve
A community that works together in decision making that is defined as ethically, socially and environmentally responsible.
We will have:
• A community that has the opportunity to be involved in decision making
• Open, easy, meaningful, regular and diverse communication between the community and decision makers
• Partnerships and collaborative projects, that meet the community’s expectations, needs and challenges
• Knowledgeable, skilled and connected community leaders
• Strong corporate management that is transparent
How we will get there
1.1 Inform and engage with the community about what Council does using varied communication channels
1.2 Maintain strong partnerships between all stakeholders - local, state and federal — so that they are affective advocates for the community
1.3 Demonstrate leadership
1.4 Use innovative, efficient and sustainable practices
1.5 Ensure strong corporate and financial management that is transparent and accountable
Attachment Ordinary Council
20/03/2025
What we are trying to achieve
A healthy, inclusive and vibrant community.
We will have:
• Community hubs that provide access to services and social connections
• A safe, caring and connected community
• A healthy and active community that is supported by recreational infrastructure
• A strong community that is able to identify and address social issues
• Community participation in events, programs, festivals and activities
How we will get there
2.1 Create a community that feels safe
2.2 Advocate for social inclusion and fairness
2.3 Provide quality programs, community facilities and public spaces, for example, community halls, parks and vibrant town centres
2.4 Empower the community through encouraging active involvement in projects, volunteering and events
2.5 Promote a creative and culturally rich community
Attachment Ordinary Council
20/03/2025
What we are trying to achieve
A region that is a successful place that has vibrant, diversified and resilient regional economy that provides opportunities for people to live, learn, work, play and invest.
We will have:
• A strong economy that fosters a culture supportive of business and ensures economic development of the region
• Townships, villages and business precincts that are vibrant commercial, cultural, tourism, recreational and/or community hubs
• A region that attracts investment to create jobs
• Partnerships that maximise economic return and create an efficient and effective business environment
How we will get there
3.1 Embrace business and a stronger economy
3.2 Create vibrant and desirable places
3.3 Embrace opportunity and attract investment to support the wealth and growth of the community
3.4 Partner for success with key stakeholders in business, industry, government, education and the community
Attachment Ordinary Council
20/03/2025
What we are trying to achieve
A connected, sustainable, accessible community and environment that is protected now and into the future.
We will have:
• Effective management and maintenance of essential water, waste and sewer infrastructure
• A community that is prepared for natural events and climate change
• Sustainable and environmentally sensitive development outcomes that consider the impact on the natural environment
• Accessible transport network for our communities
• Infrastructure provision and maintenance that meets community expectations and needs
• Well planned communities that are linked to encourage and manage growth
• Accessible and protected waterways, foreshores, beaches and bushlands
• An environment that is protected and conserved for future generations
• Renewable energy options that are understood and accessible by the community
How we will get there
4.1 Provide (appropriate) infrastructure and services including water cycle management, waste management, and sewer management
4.2 Aim to minimise the impact of natural events and climate change, for example, floods, bushfires and coastal erosion
4.3 Facilitate development that is compatible with the natural and built environment
4.4 Plan for integrated transport systems that help people get around and link our communities
4.5 Plan for integrated and connected communities across the Port Macquarie-Hastings area
4.6 Restore and protect natural areas
4.7 Provide leadership in the development of renewable energy opportunities
4.8 Increase awareness of issues affecting our environment, including the preservation of flora and fauna