2014-10-14 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda - Pages 1 - 50

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                14 OCTOBER 2014


8                        STREET PERFORMANCE POLICY
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                              Property and Facilities Manager, Clint Irwin
                                    Corporate Services Department

Index                               ECM/Subject/34.56 Street Performance

Attachment                          1.   Street Performance Policy


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and:
A.                       Repeal the Street Performance Operational Guidelines and Code of Conduct that
                         transferred to the Noosa Council from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council under the
                         Local Government (De-amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013; and
B.                       Approve the Street Performance Policy as attached to the report by Property and Facilities
                         Manager to the Planning and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and
                         authorise the Chief Executive Officer to put in place administrative guidelines and tools
                         required to implement the policy.



REPORT
Street performers provide entertainment, cultural diversity and a range of experiences for tourists
and the local community. Street Performers are currently governed by the Street Performance
Operational Guidelines and Code of Conduct that transferred from the Sunshine Coast Regional
Council to Noosa Council in accordance with the Local Government (De-amalgamation
Implementation) Regulation 2013.

The Street Performance Policy (draft attached) is proposed to replace the existing guidelines.
The main provisions of the policy include:

1.                       Council’s consideration of new performance activities and locations will be primarily driven
                         by direct community evidence and stakeholder input and demand.
2.                       The community’s use and need for land takes precedence.
3.                       Applications are to be made in accordance with the Street Performance Guidelines (the
                         guidelines).
4.                       A one year permit term for each street performer subject to annual review.
5.                       Street performances are only permitted at designated sites within nominated precincts
                         defined in the guidelines.
6.                       Applicants wishing to perform in multiple precincts will be subject to one application and
                         fee.
7.                       Business associations play a pivotal role in the selection of street performers and
                         performance locations.




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