2020-10-15 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                       15 OCTOBER 2020


The following Recommendations from the General Committee were adopted without
discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved:            Cr Wilkie
Seconded:         Cr Lorentson
That the report of the General Committee dated 12 October 2020 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
                                                                            Carried unanimously.

3    GO NOOSA PEAK PERIOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 2020-21
     That Council note the report by the Project Manager and Project Officer – Transport
     Innovation to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 October 2020, and:
     A.     Approve the use of the 065 Go Noosa Loop bus servicing Weyba Road, Noosa Parade,
            Hastings Street and Noosa Drive from the 12 December 2020 to the 26 January 2021
            with authority for the CEO to cancel, stand down and recommence the service based
            on the professional advice from Council’s COVID Safety Team and seeking the input
            from Noosa Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Noosa, the Transport Strategy Steering
            Group and Hinterland Business Representatives including advice and information from
            the Qld Government recommended COVID Safe Public Transport Plan as to suggested
            best practice and policy guidelines as their primary Terms of Reference.
     B      Approve the use of the Noosa AFL ground, The J car park and Noosa Junction Transit
            Centre as Park & Ride locations.
     C.     Approve the use of Variable Message Signs (VMS) at key entry points to Noosa from
            12 December 2020 to the 26 January 2021 for the purpose of informing motorists of
            car parking availability.
     D.     Approve the use of traffic control in the Hastings Street precinct and surrounding areas
            to manage vehicle and pedestrian movements from the 12 December 2020 to the 26
            January 2021 as required.
     E.     Approve the use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park for paid parking on the 12 to 13
            December 2020, 19 to 20 December 2020, 26 December to 17 January 2021 inclusive,
            and 23 to 26 January 2021.
     F.     Approve the use of wayfinding signage in the Hastings Street precinct, Noosa Junction
            and Noosaville from the 12 December 2020 to the 26 January 2021.
     G.     Approve the temporary conversion of 8 parallel car parks on the southern side of
            Hastings Street from the Hastings Street roundabout to 28 Hastings Street for other
            uses including, loading bays, bicycle and scooter parking, and increased footpath, from
            12 December 2020 to 26 January 2021.
     H.     Approve the investigation and trial the promotion of the Noosa Ferry in Go Noosa
            marketing as an alternative mode of travel.
     I.     Approve the trial installation of 2 minute Drop & Go areas on Noosa Parade and Noosa
            Drive.
     J.     Approve the use of the 064 Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads shuttle bus from the 12
            December 2020 to the 26 January 2021 with delegated authority for the CEO to cancel,
            stand down and recommence the service based on advice from Council’s COVID
            Safety Team.
     K.     Approve the use of free travel on TransLink bus services on routes 626, 627, 628, 629
            and 632 from the 12 December 2020 to the 26 January 2021 with delegated authority
            for the CEO to cancel, stand down and recommence the service based on advice from
            Council’s COVID Safety Team.

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