Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                                16 MAY 2024


                      The SDF process bypasses local government’s statutory role to assess and
                       decide development applications against planning schemes for declared SFD
                       proposals;
                      Provides only a minimal (15%) affordable housing requirement with the
                       breadth of eligible development being broadly defined;
                      The process does not clearly outline how affordable housing approved under
                       SFD will be maintained in perpetuity;
                      provides limited opportunity for the public to make submissions on
                       development proposals which have no appeal rights;
                      may result in inconsistent development outcomes in inappropriate locations
                       where amenity may be comprised, and building height and scale of
                       development limits may be exceeded; and
                      may severely impact areas which have previously received protection under
                       environmental overlays.
            Carried unanimously.


4.          PETITIONS

            Nil.


5.          NOTIFIED MOTIONS



     5.1.          SHARK CONTROL

                   Motion
                   Moved:             Cr Amelia Lorentson
                   Seconded:          Cr Jessica Phillips
                   5.1 SHARK CONTROL
                   That Council requests the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a report for an
                   upcoming Council Meeting addressing the following key issues:
                      1. Role and Policy Decision: The report should clearly outline the Council’s
                         role and policy position on the State government’s Shark control program,
                         the use of shark nets and drumlines, including any ongoing and future
                         trials.
                      2. Advocacy and Support to the State: The Council recognises the
                         importance of advocating for and supporting matters that are significant
                         to our community. The Chief Executive Officer is requested to identify and
                         articulate these matters in the report. This may include, but is not limited
                         to the following:
                           Continued advances in reporting: In its role as an advocate, Council
                            supports the importance of transparent reporting from the State
                            government regarding the effectiveness of shark nets and drumlines
                            noting the annual catch data is provided on the State government website.
                            It urges the consideration of further improvements to data reporting
                            including which side of the nets marine species are caught on, to evaluate
                            the shark control program’s efficacy and therefore minimise impacts on
                            non-target species, and GIS mapping with interactive maps to improve
                            clarity and provide a more comprehensive understanding of the data.