2022-02-17 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                      17 FEBRUARY 2022


         3.    The proposed offices are contrary to the Strategic Intent and Outcomes for the
               Shire as commercial offices are intended to be located in the defined centres and
               key visitor areas intended for tourism activities.
         4.    There is no need for additional land or floor space outside the designated business
               centres for offices.
    B.   Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve
         the application:
         1.    The proposal is consistent with the Tourist accommodation zone overall outcome
               2(b) which envisages that visitor accommodation in the urban areas is supported
               by a mix of business activities which create a vibrant atmosphere and complement
               and enhance the function and attractiveness of the area as a visitor destination
         2.    The office space will encourage business tourism and act as an incubator for start-
               up businesses and is of a scale that is ancillary to the visitor accommodation.
         3.    The office space is of a nature and scale that is compatible with the mixed-use
               character and coastal amenity of the area.
         4.    The proposed office space will not compromise the viability of the Noosa Shire
               centres hierarchy considering the specific nature of office space and it small gross
               floor area.
    C.   Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.



6   ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
    That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services Department to the General
    Committee Meeting dated 14 February 2022 and adopt the Noosa Council Organisational
    Structure as set out in Attachment 1 to the report.



7   COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON COUNCIL OF MAYORS WORKING GROUPS
    That Council note the report by the Acting Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee
    Meeting dated 14 February 2021 and
    1.   Appoint Cr Stewart as Council’s representative on the SEQ 2032 Legacy Working Group;
    2.   Appoint Cr Joe Jurisevic as Council’s representative and Cr Tom Wegener as the proxy
         for the SEQ Waste Working Group;
    3.   Appoint Cr Amelia Lorentson as Council’s representative and Cr Karen Finzel as the
         proxy for the SEQ Economic Development Working Group.



8   FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JANUARY 2022
    That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager (Acting) to the General
    Committee Meeting dated 14 February 2022 outlining January 2022 year to date financial
    performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the
    inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.




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