Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Items of Business
Item Subject Page
09.01 2017 A.R. Bluett Award
Attachment :....... A.R. Bluett Memorial Award 2016-2017 PMHC Submission.................... 5
09.04 Council Policy - Policy Review - Post Exhibition - Naming and Renaming of Roads and Reserves
Attachment 1:..... Policy - Naming and Renaming of Reserves.......................................... 53
Attachment 2:..... Policy - Naming and Renaming of Roads............................................... 56
Attachment 3:..... Submission - Naming and Renaming of Roads and Reserves............... 59
09.05 Monthly Financial Review for November 2017
Attachment :....... November 2017 Budget Review............................................................. 61
09.07 Payment of Water Fund and Sewer Fund Dividend for the Year 2016-2017
Attachment 1:..... Best Practice Guidelines - Table 1.......................................................... 64
Attachment 2:..... Best Practice Audit Report...................................................................... 69
Attachment 3:..... 2016-17 Special Purpose Audit Report................................................... 78
09.09 Property Investment Policy - Consideration of Submissions
Attachment :....... Draft Property Investment Policy............................................................ 81
10.01 Closure of Part of an Unnamed Road at Settlement Point
Attachment 1:..... Extract from Recreation Action Plan 2017 - 2025.................................. 86
Attachment 2:..... Approximate Location of Proposed Road Closure.................................. 87
10.02 Thrumster Sports Fields Development
Attachment 1:..... Football Mid North Coast - Case for Thrumster Submission.................. 88
Attachment 2:..... Thrumster Sports Fields - Developer Concept Plan................................ 94
Attachment 3:..... Letter of support - Thumster Sports Fields Newcastle Jets.................... 95
Attachment 4:..... Australian Sports Commission - Participation data for the sport sector October 2015 - September 2016............................................................. 96
10.03 Wauchope Sports Fields - Project Update
Attachment 1:..... Wauchope Sports Fields - Strategic Concept....................................... 116
Attachment 2:..... Wauchope Sports Fields - Concept Plan............................................... 117
10.04 Oxley Oval - Sporting Infrastructure Upgrades
Attachment :....... Oxley Oval - Proposed Sports Building................................................. 125
10.05 Cultural Plan 2016-2019: Progress Report
Attachment :....... Cultural Plan Report Card - December 2017........................................ 133
10.06 Bicentenary Activities - Options for Involvement & Resources
Attachment 1:..... Attachment A - 2018 Bicentenary Logo................................................ 144
Attachment 2:..... Attachment B - 2018 Bicentenary Community Events......................... 145
Attachment 3:..... Attachment C - Proposed 2018 Bicentenary Marketing Activity.......... 147
10.08 Recommended Items from the Mayor's Sporting Fund Sub-Committee - November 2017 Meeting
Attachment :....... Extract - Item 8 Mayors Sporting Fund Sub-Committee Meeting - November 2017 .................................................................................... 148
12.01 Question From Previous Meeting - Wall Reserve Car Park, North Haven
Attachment :....... Wall Reserve Seal Planning Photos...................................................... 150
12.03 Question From Previous Meeting - Feral Deer
Attachment :....... Hastings Wild Deer Management Strategy 2016-2018......................... 151
12.04 DA2015 - 913.1 Multi-Dwelling Housing (6 Dwellings) And Strata Title Subdivision - Lot 27 DP 1213714, No 20 Bluewren Close, Port Macquarie
Attachment 1:..... DA2015 - 913.1 Plans............................................................................ 187
Attachment 2:..... DA2015 - 913.1 Recommended Conditions.......................................... 194
Attachment 3:..... DA2015 - 913.1 Submission - Dunn...................................................... 202
Attachment 4:..... DA2015 - 913.1 Submission - Moore.................................................... 203
12.05 Draft Coastal Walk Master Plan - Results of Community Engagement
Attachment 1:..... Coastal Walk Master Plan Initial Engagement - June/July 2017.......... 205
Attachment 2:..... Coastal Walk Master Plan Engagement - August to October............... 211
Attachment 3:..... Coastal Walk Master Plan - Final.......................................................... 214
12.06 Biodiversity Strategy
Attachment :....... Draft Biodiversity Strategy..................................................................... 229
12.07 Draft Koala Recovery Strategy and Coastal Koala Plan of Management
Attachment 1:..... Draft Coastal Koala Plan of Management............................................. 357
Attachment 2:..... Draft Koala Recovery Strategy............................................................. 391
Attachment 3:..... Koala Hospital Petition........................................................................... 419
12.08 Thrumster Local Orders Policy
Attachment 1:..... Planning Certificate - Standard Delivery - Aspect Court Thrumster..... 571
Attachment 2:..... Draft Thrumster Local Orders Policy 2017 09 01................................. 579
Attachment 3:..... Copy of Submissions Thrumster Local Orders Policy.......................... 585
12.10 Wayfinding Signage Strategy
Attachment :....... Wayfinding Signage Strategy................................................................ 597
Attachment
13/12/2017
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
13/12/2017
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
13/12/2017
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