Ordinary Council

 

 

 

Thursday 20 March 2025

 

 


Ordinary Council Meeting

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      


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What we are trying to achieve

A community that works together in decision making that is defined as ethically, socially and environmentally responsible.

What the result will be

 

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

 

 


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What we are trying to achieve

A healthy, inclusive and vibrant community.

 

What the result will be

 

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

 

 


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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.

 

 

What the result will be

 

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

 

 


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What we are trying to achieve

A connected, sustainable, accessible community and environment that is protected now and into the future.

 

 

What the result will be

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

 


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