General Committee - 14 October 2024
Date: Monday, 14 October 2024 at 12:30PM
Location: Noosa Shire Council Chambers , 9 Pelican Street , Tewantin , QLD 4565 , Australia
Organiser: Noosa Shire Council
Duration: 02:18:39
Synopsis: Resort approval changes and compliance, Council financial results, Pomona Place Plan consultation incl. waterway actions, Residents oppose late trading over noise, Settlement of Picture Point appeal.
Meeting Attendees
Councillors
Brian Stockwell Karen Finzel Amelia Lorentson Jessica Phillips Tom Wegener Frank Wilkie Nicola Wilson Executive Officers
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh Deputations
Peter Thomas Stuehrenberg Siriluk Moonthiya AI-Generated Meeting Insight
Key Decisions & Discussions Frank Wilkie: Moved approval to extend currency (to 17 Oct 2030) and approve “Other Change” for the Serenity Close resort, noting compliance with the Noosa Plan and Planning Act 2016 s63(5) reporting (Item 5.1; 14:44–41:23). Planning staff (Nadine/Team): Final design reduces units from 199 to 186, shifts all works out of Environmental Management/Conservation zone, adds substantial basement parking; traffic and parking peer-reviewed as sufficient (Item 5.1; 15:12–23:47). Tim (traffic consultant): Intersection capacity impact rises ~2% (32%→34%); delay increase Richard MacGillivray: Infrastructure charges approx. $2.6m; funds trunk infrastructure via LGIP—not local streets; local paths like Katharina St funded via other programs (Item 5.1; 30:10–33:25, 33:45). Council: Adopted Financial Performance Report Sep 2024; YTD operating revenue +$1.3m, operating expenses -$0.7m; $124m cash on hand; capital behind budget largely due to disaster works timing (Item 6.1; 42:01–49:48). Pauline: Holiday parks revenue above forecast but with linked costs; conservative budgeting maintained amid economic uncertainty (Item 6.1; 46:20–46:56). Council: Endorsed Draft Pomona Place Plan for third/final consultation (18 Oct–17 Nov) with added waterway protection actions and Council role “Deliver and Facilitate” under Action 3.1 (Item 6.2; 57:29–01:32:36). Brian Stockwell: Amendment clarifies riparian restoration along Cooroora Creek/Rifle St to enhance linkage to Tuchekoi National Park; positions Council to co‑deliver with volunteers (Item 6.2; 01:18:32–01:21:04). Council: Updated appointments to Council of Mayors (SEQ) Working Groups: Mayor Wilkie to Waste WG (Lorentson proxy); Mayor Wilkie to Leveraging 2032 Legacy WG (Stockwell proxy) (Item 6.3; 01:42:24–01:51:41). Council: Entered confidential session under s254J(3)(e) LGR 2012 to receive legal advice; later resolved to settle P&E Court Appeal D130/2023 (RAL22/0021) re 39–41 Picture Point, Noosa Heads, per proposed conditions (Item 7.1; 01:52:13–02:17:50). Deputation: Received residents’ opposition to Amendment No.2 Fact Sheet 12 (business entertainment activities) citing ongoing noise impacts in Noosa Junction and enforcement gaps (Item 4.1; 02:17–13:33). Contentious / Transparency Matters Peter Thomas Stuehrenberg: Detailed persistent late-night noise (past 10pm, weekdays) from Noosa Junction venues; OLGR action occurred after months; urged removing Fact Sheet 12 from Amendment No.2 and adopting a collaborative entertainment strategy (Item 4.1; 02:17–13:33). Brian Stockwell: Assured submitters Council is workshopping Amendment No.2 and does listen, but outcomes will take weeks (Item 4.1; 13:33–14:08). Amelia Lorentson: Queried consultant ROI and costs; staff confirmed no formal ROI framework—performance assessed within business areas (Item 6.1; 44:32–45:58). Discussion: State Facilitated Development (SFD) applications attract no DA fees (taxpayer-funded) and limit Council’s ability to levy in-lieu parking charges, raising equity and revenue neutrality concerns (Item 6.1; 50:04–54:39, 52:19–53:48). Public engagement: Pomona Plan built on two prior rounds; third round includes pop-ups, mail-outs, online survey, and stakeholder workshops to validate actions and vision (Item 6.2; 57:29–01:14:17). Legal / Risk Serenity Close approval: “Other Change” constrained by Planning Act; assessment limited to changes vs existing approval—mitigates new exposure; State conditions include koala habitat offsets and rehab plan; applicant to challenge State’s private bus stop requirement (Item 5.1; 15:12–23:47). Biodiversity/bushfire: Independent reviews find development now outside mapped hazard; additional vegetation covenants imposed; koala and glossy black surveys found no on-site evidence; prior koala offsets acknowledged (Item 5.1; 21:50–23:47). Confidentiality compliance: Meeting closed under LGR s254J(3)(e) to consider legal advice; reopened with resolution to settle P&E Court appeal per Attachment 1 conditions (Item 7.1; 01:52:13–02:17:50). Infrastructure funding risk: IC revenue funds trunk only; local access/safety (e.g., Katharina/Grant St) require separate funding or grants; potential community expectation gap noted (Item 5.1; 30:10–33:45). SFD policy risk: DA fee loss to Council and inability to levy for parking shortfalls under SFD may shift costs to ratepayers; Council confirms cost-recovery basis for local DA fees to avoid subsidy (Item 6.1; 50:30–54:39). Planning Scheme Amendments & Noise Management (Noosa Junction) Residents’ case: Topography funnels sound up Sunshine Beach Rd valley; elevated homes disproportionately impacted; repeated history of non-compliance by new licensees before OLGR enforcement (Item 4.1; 02:17–12:50). Policy tension: Fact Sheet 12’s proposed late trading risks worsening amenity without clear local enforcement role; residents report Council refers liquor/noise to Police/OLGR, creating accountability gap (Item 4.1; 08:55–12:50). Requested action: Remove Fact Sheet 12 from Amendment No.2; undertake impact assessment and co-design a shire-wide entertainment strategy balancing economy and residential amenity (Item 4.1; 10:55–13:33). Environmental Concerns & Place-Based Planning (Pomona) Michelle Tata: Priority actions: protect heritage character, green spaces, improve connectivity across rail line, activate community events; quick wins delivered (seating, lighting, BBQ upgrades) (Item 6.2; 59:01–01:01:01). Brian Stockwell: Waterway restoration emphasis to convert weed‑infested Station Park corridor into biodiversity linkage toward Tuchekoi NP; explore youth-friendly, all-ages activations (Item 6.2; 01:21:04–01:41:25). Monitoring: Staff to use Shire-wide Liveability Survey as baseline; five-year plan refresh; suggestion to add sharper KPIs (paths delivered, heritage protections by 2025) before final adoption (Item 6.2; 01:07:58–01:16:38, 01:38:05–01:41:25). Funding: Placemaking pilot tracking within ~$250k budget; leveraging grants (e.g., $600k local links) for walking/cycling; town-team model invited for community-led delivery (Item 6.2; 01:02:14–01:04:13, 01:18:17–01:18:28, 33:25–33:45). New Resort Development: Economics, Access, and Conditions Amelia Lorentson: Cited projected $338m direct and $663m indirect economic impact; 60+ local jobs; positions Noosa’s first 5‑star hotel to lift market quality (Item 5.1; 36:39–38:43). Traffic/parking: Staff condition requires 60 on‑site spaces for staff/customers; minibus and active travel options included; worst‑case modelling assumes private vehicle use (Item 5.1; 27:34–28:37, 34:07–34:28). Design/sustainability: Larger setbacks to Serenity Close (up to ~40m), rooftop gardens, solar, rainwater, circular waste concepts; consistency with tourist accommodation zone (Item 5.1; 21:02–23:47, 39:00–41:12). Waste, Resource Recovery & 2032 Legacy Larry Sengstock: Confirmed updated CoM appointments; noted external committee rules on proxies; councillors to seek broader participation where possible (Item 6.3; 01:42:24–01:44:41). Councillors: Emphasised Noosa’s leadership on innovative waste (biochar, green waste), intent to shape SEQ practices; learnings from Logan’s biosolids gasification and share Noosa experience (Item 6.3; 01:44:01–01:51:41).
Official Meeting Minutes
MINUTES General Committee Meeting Monday, 14 October 2024 12:30 PM Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson “Noosa Shire – different by nature” GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 OCTOBER 2024 1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COUNCILLORS Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair) Cr Karen Finzel Cr Amelia Lorentson Cr Jessica Phillips Cr Tom Wegener Cr Frank Wilkie Cr Nicola Wilson EXECUTIVE Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh APOLOGIES Nil. 2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 16 September 2024 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously. 3. PRESENTATIONS Nil. 4. DEPUTATIONS 4.1. DEPUTATION: OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT NO. 2, FACTSHEET 12 (BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES TO THE NOOSA PLAN 2020) APPLICANT: PETER THOMAS STUEHRENBERG SPEAKERS: PETER THOMAS STUEHRENBERG & SIRILUK MOONTHIYA The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item: GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 OCTOBER 2024 Peter Thomas Stuehrenberg – refer to Attachment 1 to the General Committee Minutes - PowerPoint 5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES 5.1. 132008.176.04 - APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO CURRENCY PERIOD AND 132008.176.05 - APPLICATION FOR OTHER CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES - RESORT DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING A MULTIPLE DWELLING (109 DWELLING UNITS) AND ACCOMMODATION BUILDING (90 ACCOMMODATION UNITS) AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES TO A RESORT COMPLEX AND SHOP AT 3 AND 7 SERENITY CLOSE, NOOSA HEADS Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 October 2024 regarding Application Nos. 132008.176.04 for an extension to the currency period and 132008.176.05 for an Other Change to a Development Permit for Material Change of Use Multiple Dwelling (109 Dwelling Units) and Accommodation Building (90 Accommodation Units) and Ancillary Facilities to change the approved use to a Resort complex and Shop situated at 3 and 7 Serenity Close Noosa Heads described as Lot 10 on SP195871 and 11 on SP335472 and: A. Approve the extension to currency period for a further 6 years expiring on 17 October 2030; B. Approve the Other Change application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1; C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. Carried unanimously. 6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE 6.1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – SEP 2024 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 14th October 2024 outlining September 2024 year GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 OCTOBER 2024 to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators. Carried unanimously. 6.2. POMONA PLACE PLAN - DRAFT PLAN FOR COMMUNITY CONSULTATION The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item: Cr Stockwell – refer to Attachment 2 to the General Committee Minutes Station Park Maps Motion Moved: Cr Karen Finzel Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee meeting dated 14 October 2024 regarding Draft Pomona Place Plan; and A. Endorse the Draft Pomona Place Plan in Attachment 1 for its third and final round of community consultation; and B. Commence community consultation from the 18 October until the 17 November 2024. Amendment Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Item A be amended to read A. Endorse the Draft Pomona Place Plan in Attachment 1 for its third and final round of community consultation with following amendments to the Draft Pomona Place Plan under Item 3 Environment conservation and sustainable living theme (page 28): 1. Under Action 3.1 "Waterway protection" amend to read: "Develop a program of volunteer events to support waterway health and restoration. This can include extending rehabilitation planting along the Cooroora Creek riparian area along Rifle Street to improve the area and to enhance the linkage through to the Tuchekoi National Park"; and 2. Under Action 3.1 "Who is involved" amend Council's role to: "Deliver and Facilitate" Carried unanimously. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 OCTOBER 2024 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Karen Finzel Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee meeting dated 14 October 2024 regarding Draft Pomona Place Plan; and A. Endorse the Draft Pomona Place Plan in Attachment 1 for its third and final round of community consultation with following amendments to the Draft Pomona Place Plan under Item 3 Environment conservation and sustainable living theme (page 28): 1. Under Action 3.1 "Waterway protection" amend to read: "Develop a program of volunteer events to support waterway health and restoration. This can include extending rehabilitation planting along the Cooroora Creek riparian area along Rifle Street to improve the area and to enhance the linkage through to the Tuchekoi National Park"; and 2. Under Action 3.1 "Who is involved" amend Council's role to: "Deliver and Facilitate" B. Commence community consultation from the 18 October until the 17 November 2024. Carried unanimously. 6.3. UPDATE TO COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON COUNCIL OF MAYORS WORKING GROUPS Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips That Council A. Note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2024; and B. Make the following Councillor appointments (noting that these supersede any prior appointments): 1. Appoint Cr Wilkie - Mayor, to the CoM Waste Working Group with Cr Lorentson as Proxy; 2. Appoint Cr Wilkie - Mayor, to the CoM Leveraging 2032 Legacy Working Group with Cr Stockwell as Proxy. Carried unanimously. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 OCTOBER 2024 7. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION 7.1. CONFIDENTIAL - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE - RAL22/0021 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO D130 OF 2023 - APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT (1 INTO 2 LOTS) AT 39-41 PICTURE POINT NOOSA HEADS CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson Seconded: Cr Tom Wegner That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing legal advice relating to item 7.1 RAL22/0021 - Planning & Environment Court Appeal No. D130 of 2023 Application to Reconfigure A Lot (1 into 2 Lots) at 39-41 Picture Point Noosa Heads. Carried unanimously. RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC Committee / Council Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell That the meeting be re-opened to the public. Carried unanimously. Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2024 regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal D130 of 2023 and agree to settle the appeal generally in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1. Carried unanimously. 8. MEETING CLOSURE The meeting closed at 2.48 PM
Meeting Transcript
Brian Stockwell 00:01.460
So welcome to the October General Committee Meeting. I note that all councils are present and that we have a relevant staff and a fair sized gallery to witness today's meeting. We start with acknowledgment of country and I thought it might be appropriate the month after we adopted the Kabi Kabi Commitment to just invoke that. It suggests together we can be custodians of our collective home and transform it into one that is enduring, one that nurtures and one that sustains nature. So that it can sustain our children indefinitely. It's a great thing to always think about when we're making decisions and it's also thought might be appropriate to have a look at the one of the development sites we've been we're going to look at today in terms of settlers cove and how that development and that developer gave 20 hectares of land previously to a conservation park to sustain it for future generations and it's always good to acknowledge that there are arrangements a range of ways to contribute and sustainable development is one of them. Okay, I move on then to confirmation of minutes. Do we have someone who wishes to move? Happy to move. That's Councillor Lorentson. And a seconder Councillor Wilkie I presume there's no discussion. All those in favour? That is passed. There's no presentations, but we do have a deputation. Deputies would like to stand up to the lectern and it's in regard just get the details regard to this plan pros Amendment No. 2 in regard to the entertainment activities in the Noosa Junction and it's a deputation by Peter sternberg and cyrillic muncia. Moved. Peter Thomas Stuehrenberg 02:17.098
That's correct yeah so I'm here to raise two points today so the first one is the proposal to exclude that fact sheet number 12 from the Amendment No. 2 and the second point I'd like to raise that the residents requesting point number one are not against live entertainment music however they are concerned of its current and future management that is impacting their lives every day so my name is Peter Thomas-Durham here, I'm living, so a bit about myself, I'm living in the Shire since 2002, temporarily in Noosa Heads since 2015 and permanently since 2021. Monday to Friday I work in Gympie and Saturday to sundays I'm enjoying what Noosa has to offer and also including the junction. So it is important for me to say here I do not know anyone who is against live entertainment at the junction. In the contrary, most people enjoy it and acknowledge the need for it. But I would like to take you through a summary of so what happened since last Christmas? We've had the usual annual experience during this period where the noise increases until school begins. We know about this and accept it as part of living close to the junction, totally normal. Then in February this year, the noise of loud music keeps coming and lasting past 10:00pm. Even on weekdays. Residents and guests are irritated and their sleep is impacted. In the following months, the residents are exploring where the loud music comes from and are engaging with the venue owners and the OLGR. So some improvements from the venues made but not sustained so complaints were sent to the OLGR and has acted on those complaints. So I would like you to have a look at that page that is in front of you. And it's always set out why is it that some residents are complaining and others not and here why affected by the noise from venues and others are not. So here's example of venue location and it's its associated affected area. So the red area shows where sound can travel in a straight line without barriers. So houses that are in elevated areas are actually more affected. So the topography of Sunshine Beach Road essentially so Sunshine Beach essentially is a small valley. So sound from the strip travels up to the surrounding hillsides. Brian Stockwell 04:59.300
I can just excuse you for a moment. There is no recording in meetings that is happening at the moment. Okay, continue. Yeah. Peter Thomas Stuehrenberg 05:11.800
Um. So therefore this location for nightlife and entertainment in general is and will always be challenge with the surrounding residents in the old and newly built homes. So what is in this picture is just an example. I don't know how the other areas would look like, you know, with sound travels in this area and that area. So mid end of July we discovered the fact sheet number 12. Based on the resident's residents' long-term and recent research. Experience with noise related issue, the near proposal to extend the time from current Council provisions to seven days until midnight, came to a shock to the affected residents. What will happen if the changes will be put in proposed place? When asking people to make a submission to Council, the older long-term residents gave up. For example, comments like our Council is not listening anyway, they just do what they want, etc. At least they wished me luck. You're younger, can do work. After the end of the submission period, I launched a petition to inform people general regarding fact sheet number 12 and the potential negative consequences for the surrounding residences and to provide an option for people who missed the submission deadline. Another petition was launched, save our music from NGA, which is concerned about the potential absence of live music and its consequences. Both petitions request a collaborative approach. What will happen if the residents' rights to peace in their homes at a reasonable hour cannot be guaranteed? If this continues that venues with, so the current situation, yeah, live or recorded music are exceeding the noise and time limits provided in their license to the point that residents' well-being is severely impacted, if is no regulation and enforcement provided by the Council what are the potential impacts? Will the current and future residents have to listen to music in their homes and bedrooms until midnight or longer every night then? Listen to the noise associated with loud patrons and staff leaving the junction after midnight, for example screaming, yelling, motorbikes and loud cars with modified exhaust systems we can hear them actually for miles and long time and then the essential workers living here must wake up early in the morning to go and perform at their work after just four to five hours of sleep? How will school kids perform at school after lack of sleep? What choices will these surrounding residents have? Soundproof their houses or apartments, move somewhere else, or complain to the authorities or OLGR? History has not given us the confidence that all venues can regulate themselves in a way that does not unreasonably impact on the surrounding residents with the current rules and regulations in place. The proposed changes in fact sheet number 12 bear the risk the current situation will be significantly worsened. In this fact sheet it is unclear a right balance between the needs of business owners and residents can be achieved. There is no mentioning of the surrounding residents. Further, open quote here, Noosa Council does not deal with noise complaints about music, loud stereos, parties, rowdy behaviour. Go to the police is the answer there. About premises with a liquor license. Go to the OLG. In essence, Noosa Council makes the changes and then the residents will have to deal with any unintended consequences. Now, how can we expect better outcomes if we are continuing making the same mistakes over and again? Noise in the junction has always been an issue. Several venues have over the years been moved from Hastings Street as nightlife there clashes with tourism to the junction which has resulted in noise complaints and issues each time. The village bike moved from opposite nomads to Sunshine Beach Road. Little sister moved into where village beach had been. Same thing happened. Little sister had to leave that location. There were noise issues a couple of years ago with the cornerstone. They spent tens of thousands putting in acoustic measures, then sold to four pines who unknowingly during their renovations removed all those acoustic measures, started operating and of course the announced complaints rolled in. They spent over 40,000 putting in new acoustic mitigation measurements. New York minute arrived in December 23, January 24 with no plans to operate within the restriction of its live music license and by the end of January complaints started rolling in. It took eight months of residents complaints for OLGR to eventually stop them from playing live music after warnings and fines initiated. Will the same thing. Happen with every new licensee that comes to the junction? Council can provide the license. It doesn't work. Residents complain and spend months and not sleeping. Eventually the licensee is hit with costs and renovate their premises with acoustic. Measures or if outdoors they need to pivot and change the business models when they realise they simply can't play live music. So what are the learnings and how will they be used for the future? What could be done? A future where businesses can operate with confidence patrons can enjoy entertainment safely and residents will not be negatively impacted. We don't understand why fact sheet number 12 is in the amendment. We suggest to remove it from this amendment because the matter deserves a collaborative approach which provides the time for consultation, impact assessment, case studies to produce sustainable solutions that provide the best outcomes for all stakeholders involved. A collaborative approach is needed, including stakeholders and expert groups to explore entertainment options for Noosa that will not have unintended consequences and potential long-term negative impacts on the region's economy. Scope should not only focus the Noosa Noosa junction hospitality present. What about if Noosa would have a long-term inclusive entertainment strategy where all purposes and needs are considered, where the junction plays a vital part of it. If number one can be achieved then the surrounding residents will be able to continue enjoying live music at the junction and sleep peacefully in their homes can we achieve a result with a balance between supporting tourism driven nightlife and maintaining residential quality of life? As you know, finding a balance between economic growth, residential satisfaction and community needs is essential to the sustainable urban development so I'm coming here to the end. I would like to thank you and also thank you all the people who have signed the petitions, both on this matter. It shows an that this is an important moment. Issue and we now could get this right. I'd like to thank the people in my neighbourhood which encouraged me to be here today and also obviously I thank you for listening to me today and have the opportunity to revise the amendment number 2. Thank you. Brian Stockwell 13:30.990
Thank you. So the process is that we have had staff go through all the submissions to planning scheme and we're currently going through a series of workshops where the major ones are discussed in some detail. There will be probably weeks before you do find the outcome but you can tell the older residents now that the Council does listen. Saw some of your reportings online and I can see really you are listening and you are trying to find the best solution. Thank you so we move on now to items referred from committees. And number one is application for extension to the currency period of an application for other change to a development approval for Material Change of Use of premises, resort development comprising a multiple dwelling 109 and accommodation building 90 accommodation units and ancillary facilities to a resort complex in shop at 377 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads and we welcome Richard, Patrick and Nadine to the table and I am presuming Nadine will be the person to give us an executive summary of the proposal. I'll start off. Frank Wilkie 14:50.809
May I ask a question Mr Chair? You may. Is a 100 page report the longest you've ever written? Uh, probably. I think at this stage. I don't know, what was yours Patrick? 101. We can do longer ones. There's a lot of power of work in there obviously. Okay, yeah. Thank you. Nadine 15:12.077
Alright, good afternoon everyone. So this afternoon we're considering a report which addresses, it considers two applications. The first is 13200.176.04, which is an application to extend the currency period of an existing approval, and then we have 132008.176.05, for an other change to an existing development approval, which currently is approved for Material Change of Use for a resort development that comprises comprising multiple dwellings, 109 units and accommodation buildings, 90 accommodation units, and ancillary facilities, and they're proposing to change that to a resort complex and shop. The subject sites that we're looking at are at 3 and 7 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads. As the chairman has explained, this was part of a master-planned estate that was assessed under the 1985 planning scheme and was approved in 2004, where the residential high lots across Serenity Close were created. A park area was also created and dedicated, and then there were 34 detached housing lots created along Banksia Avenue. So that was in 2004. In 2008, a resort application was lodged over these two lots. It was approved in 2011 by the then Council. An extension of currency was granted approval to that approval in 2013 2011. And that was granted by the court subject to payment of contribution for koalas. Offset for koalas. In 2017, an extension was granted to that currency. And that gave another currency extension. Of currency until 2022. This original approval was for 109 dwelling units. And 90 accommodation units and ancillary facilities. So we had a total of 199 units approved on the site. It's four storeys had basement car parking. Pools were located along the southern boundary and we had two actual access points along. Off Serenity Close. A other change application has been submitted. And that's what we're basically considering today. This, the original application that was submitted to Council. Proposed 205 units. It was four stories storeys in height and had a GFA of approximately 19,000 square metres. Site cover was 40% and the main access. Was pulled off Serenity Close and came off the roundabout. At banksia Avenue and Grant Street. That was the main access. And again we had a service access at the end of Serenity Close. So that was the first one. Liaised extensively with the applicant and final plans were submitted 30th of August and these plans have reduced the total number of units from 199 down to 186 units. We still have four storeys. We have substantial basement car parking provided. The GFA has been reduced down to 17,600 square metres. The pools have been, which were previously located along the northern boundary and into our conservation zone land, have been moved and relocated to Serenity Close. Originally there were some shops and a court that were provided in the centre of the site. The tennis court's been removed and the shops have actually been relocated underneath the building next to the lobby. All development now is outside the environmental management and conservation zone. So what we're dealing with on the 05 application. Is an other change to an existing development approval. The act is quite specific in terms of what we can and can't do with an other change. So whilst another change application is similar to a new development application, it's to focus on the changes. To that existing development approval. So our job is to identify the planning issues that arise from the changes compared it's not a fresh application even though it has gone through a whole application. Uh an through application lodged with information requests. And it's been publicly notified. So we are dealing with a change to an existing approval which is important to note. As I've indicated to you in the report there was a plan showing the extent of the original footprint which has been reduced down and the development has been. Relocated out of our now mapped conservation areas and the development footprint has been reduced and more areas of open space and vegetation retained. So briefly the Noosa Plan designates this site and includes it the tourist zone. A resort is a consistent use in this zone. The development through the changes now takes the form of smaller separate buildings that have some interconnections which is required for the function of a resort but when you look at the scale and compare it to the surrounding development the building configuration and its location with the substantial setbacks actually is quite consistent with the surrounding character. There's variations in the design of materials, there's big overhangs, there's substantial landscaping proposed. There have been changes to form, roofing materials. There is a rooftop garden that has been provided for as a vegetable garden upstairs. Some aspects to note, there is basically substantial basement car parking provided on site. We have increased the car, sorry we haven't, car parking has changed but our consultants have indicated that it is sufficient and probably more than enough is required. Still more has been reviewed by an external consultant who has advised that it's appropriate. Traffic external consultants who have also advised that the existing intersections are appropriate and can cope with the traffic and that our car parking is sufficient well. We also asked them to look at, there's several of the submissions indicated the opening of banksia Avenue onto Noosa Drive. Our consultants indicated that wasn't appropriate. For information we also have online our one of our traffic consultants if you'd like any questions on a technical nature we can directly ask Tim who's online there. Biodiversity, bushfire, sorry, has also been reviewed by an external consultant remodeling was undertaken by the applicant and council's external consultant as well and basically it determined that it was outside a hazard area. Biodiversity The development is less than the existing approval. We have more vegetation retained and we've also imposed conditions about additional covenants over the site to protect that vegetation. A koala survey was undertaken. There was no evidence of koalas on site. We also note that a previous contribution was paid for removal of koala trees and a survey was undertaken with regards to the glossy black cockatoos, and there was no evidence of those species on the site either. 107 submissions were made in response to the application. These ranged, of them 21 were in support. The submissions raised ranged from vegetation, loss of vegetation to pathways, traffic issues as well, as some that are unrelated to Council relating to electricity and insurance compensation. The application was referred to the State because of the koala habitat and state transport infrastructure and the state's imposed conditions relating to removal trees, rehabilitation plan and an offset for trees. The state's also required the provision of a private bus stop along Serenity Close which the applicant and Council aren't supportive of and the applicant we understand is going to make representations about that. So in essence that the site we've reviewed the proposal against the planning scheme we consider it to comply with the requirements of the Noosa Plan and staff's report recommends approval of the application both of them. Brian Stockwell 23:41.251
Thank you. Do we have any questions? Frank Wilkie 23:48.430
Thank you Mr Chair. Some of the submissions expressed concern about the traffic generated. Maybe a question for traffic, the independent traffic consultant. Is that you Tim, can you hear us? Yep, I can hear give us your assessment of how the road network will handle any traffic generated? By this development? Tim 24:20.666
Yep, so the application assessed primarily the Noosa Drive and Coral Tree Avenue roundabout. The, as part of our review, we what sort of rates they used to calculate the trip generation based on the number of rooms, the other commercial activities that are at the development site and they were all, you know, fine, the assumptions they made were fine and in line with standard, with and then the analysis results also reviewed those, and the methodology they used there was also sound, and based on that if an intersection currently, which is background traffic, so today essentially, was running at about 32 of its capacity, with development that was going to increase to about 34%, so it's an extra 2%. % Of the intersection capacity being taken up by the development, but certainly still sufficient spare capacity, and the results also indicated that the delay at the intersection would increase by only less than one second on average, and there was similarly low increases to the queuing of less than one vehicle length in all the peak hours that were assessed, so there's no issues with the traffic generated by the development having significant impact on the existing intersections of the road network Frank Wilkie 25:47.601
And there was a suggestion from residents for that link from banksia Avenue through, could you explain why you deem that not necessary? Tim 25:56.097
So to bring that in we basically, sorry, putting that link in would create a new intersection or an increased use of an intersection that is in very close proximity to an existing roundabout so there'd be a traffic that would come in through, there's already Noosa Drive, grant street, Sunshine Beach Road roundabout, that big one there, opening up banksia Avenue and either coming, bringing that down into the Coral Tree Avenue, Noosa Drive roundabout or an entirely new roundabout would be it's already very close to the roundabout that's already there and enough capacity in the roundabouts that are already there that it's not needed to introduce that new road link. And as always when you're introducing new road links through sort of more minor roads is you then there's sort of flow and effect of that potentially have rat running where you have vehicles that aren't going to those developments seeing that as a quicker way to where they need to get to and diverting down local streets rather than using the higher order roads that have the more through function. Which you know, then you get an amenity amount of impact on local roads with additional traffic that is actually not going to a development along that certain road. So this is sort of that flow-on effect. There's no capacity issues with the existing intersection. So it's not something that we think needs to be investigated further, that new road link. Frank Wilkie 27:26.716
Thank you, Tim. And what assumptions have you made about the way guests will choose to get around once they arrive at the Tim 27:34.056
Yes, resort the traffic report there assumes lot of private vehicles obviously that's why there is that sufficient car parking for them there is provision for bicycle parking as well and it would be it's going to be a mix I think we always assume worst case that everyone drives with the hope that then you overestimate how many vehicles may generated to make sure we're determining what the impacts could be but given its location it's expected there would be a proportion of walking and cycling the development also proposes mini bus to help transport guests around well so there are alternative transport options included as part of the development Frank Wilkie 28:17.448
So Tim another question forces okay um if um so you're assuming that your modelling is based on the assumption that all guests may chew even if choose to drive the road network uh will cope uh sorry just I've got the report over next week so let me check very quickly um but I believe yes that's correct there will be an issue to be private vehicle trips is it fair to assume that lot of guests will choose to arrive let's say perhaps fly into the airport and be bussed to the bus to the resort Tim 28:57.155
That's potential um obviously that if they need to say that's more likely than the local Queensland troops um but yeah we have just the assumptions in the original report which we are okay with as well is that um it is um primarily by private vehicles yeah someone else can have some questions Amelia Lorentson 29:18.939
Um don't you refer to the infrastructure charges um to Richard perhaps um question to you so the development um if approved will be required to pay substantial infrastructure charges and my understanding is that 40 of revenue will go towards transport and traffic related um upgrades um two questions uh how does Council determine which projects will receive the funding from um ic revenue uh money is directed towards um improving access and pedestrian safety along katarina and grant street yeah Richard MacGillivray 30:10.670
Thank you Councillor and Through the Chair um so the development as you learned will provide substantial infrastructure charges and that gets issued um following any development approval and in the order for this particular application we're talking of almost 2.6 million dollars of contribution for the development of the scale will be required um the infrastructure charges are designed to fund trunk infrastructure upgrades so that's our regional parks stormwater and our main road networks and road infrastructure networks so it doesn't get used for any non trunk infrastructure so local roads are not included in that it's all our main primary region sort of shaping infrastructure so that money will go in and essentially we have what's called our local government infrastructure plan our LGIP you might have heard of that and it's currently under review at the moment through our environment and strategy department and that document shapes and frames what are those priority infrastructure deliverables that we want to aim where our growth fronts are occurring so that the contributions from development approvals feeds into that process assisting how to fund those so obviously this development if approved would be required to make a contribution in the order as I said almost 2.6 million dollars to assist funding that so ratepayers are aren't required to fund the entire Bill for upgrades to our trunk infrastructure network so all of that infrastructure that's required for growth across their entire region now that could be including places like the junction with his upgrades required to infrastructure whether it be stormwater or roads or parks as well can be included in that as well so that's what funding would be required for as part of Brian Stockwell 32:09.921
Any decision. Just to clarify when we talk about our trunk infrastructure on Main Roads our pathway is going down the hill would likely to be identified as trunk infrastructure would they? Whereas when it gets to katharina or grant street that would then be a local road network and that would have to come out and generate revenue. Amelia Lorentson 32:33.600
Correct me and this is just going I think two to through three years of trying to get residents in Katharina Street a footpath but my understanding is that Katharina Street has historically been considered what's called a lower order road and wasn't included in the Walking and Cycling Strategy scoping so my question is will this application elevate Katharina Street to a higher priority for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements and question the may be to Shaun. Sean. Brian Stockwell 33:07.140
Yes, we'll check it. We'll have him directed soon. Boss? Shaun Walsh 33:11.436
Katharina Street is actually shown on council's Walking and Cycling Strategy as a local link in the five-year implementation plan it's shown which you put about 2025 to actually work towards a 1.5 middleweight footpath like katarina. Street. We then use Walking and Cycling Strategy to seek funding from lots of other sources so you know obviously general revenue but ideally for grant revenue from the State government and you're aware that we were recently successful in achieving 600,000 in grant funding for Local Links competitive community. Infrastructure grants program. Brian Stockwell 33:45.548
Thank you very much. Do we have other questions? Councillor Wilson. Nicola Wilson 33:51.708
Just one more on the traffic and parking. Can you just confirm my understanding that parking not just for guests at the hotel but also for all the staff so we wouldn't expect to see any on-road parking. Nadine 34:05.308
Do you want to comment on that Tim? Tim 34:06.968
Do you want to comment on that one? Yes. So the applicant has got enough sufficient parking that's basically calculated separately. There's parking for the residential you know unit component as well as the other commercial aspects of the development as well so they've both been using the calculations of the parking. Nadine 34:28.268
We've also there's condition requiring 60 car parking spaces to be dedicated for staff and commercial customers and visitors. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 34:37.339
I'll move them Mr Chair. Brian Stockwell 34:38.759
We have a mover as Councillor Wilkie, Lawrence. Frank Wilkie 34:42.559
Speak to motion Councillor Wilkie. You Mr Chair. It's very gratifying when an application of this nature and quality comes before Council. Gratifying because of the willingness of the applicants to work with planning staff in the interests of getting a quality outcome. This is a massive improvement on the existing approval in that the development is now fully sited in the Tourism Accommodation Zone. There's no development within the environmental management conservation zone. There are increased landscaping setbacks to Serenity Close, reduced number of units, increased on-site car parking, increased landscaping and retention of natural vegetation. The applicant themselves, the Calile group, I think they won their best hotel in Oceania this year. They're one of the 25 best hotels in the world. It's an excellent example of quality over quantity development and their professionalism and willingness to work with professional campaign staff it's a testament to them and also to the staff. I think the outcome is something that is the best we can hope for. It's fully aligned with the intention of the planning scheme for this site, which has always had it set aside for five-star resort. It's been 30 years since this Shire has had and I think it will raise the standard of long-term of accommodation across the Shire. So I commend the staff for working with the applicants over an extended period of time, and thank you for bringing this very thorough report to us. Amelia Lorentson 36:37.794
Councillor Lorentson I'll speak also, and I'm going to quote some numbers that were in the report. The Calile hotel will be a major boost to Noosa economy. That's really quite important. It's anticipated to have a $338 million direct and $663 million indirect impact on NUSA's economy, with a $300 million plus investment in its construction and expected 60 plus local jobs, the hotel is really set to be a significant driver. Economic growth in Noosa. As Mayor Wilkie mentioned, it's going to be Noosa first five star hotel and attract high value tourists, both international and recognised in 2024 it was the best hotel in Oceania, and you're right, Mayor Wilkie, 25th worldwide by the world's 50 best hotels. Again, the Calile is going to help secure Noosa position as a luxury destination. It will also support local businesses by sourcing products and services locally. It's great to have Queensland investors who are committed for the long term and understand the importance of maintaining excellence in hospitality. As Noosa prepares for population growth, accommodation demand and the 2032 Olympics, the Calile will and stimulate other businesses, particularly in Noosa Junction, contributing significantly to our region's economic future. I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome our first five-star hotel here you can tell here in Noosa, the Calile and I'd also like to acknowledge the excellent work our planning staff have done to contribute to the report that we've got in front of us for approval. Thank you. Tom Wegener 38:43.800
Yeah, yeah, I'd just like to add that this is welcoming the Calile to Noosa new say is a good news story and so yeah I'd like to thank the planning staff and the Calile for maintaining the push, the persistence to get through. Yeah, all the best. Brian Stockwell 39:00.360
Yeah, I'd lots to be good. It must be at least a dozen years ago that I went to a forum where the need for a five-star hotel in the Sunshine Coast region was identified as one of the highest priority for our tourism sector. So things we do in a planning is determine whether there's a planning need and I think it's clear there's been for at least a decade and particularly in Noosa where the offering is so majorly provided by strata titled units rather than hotel type accommodation which is presented here. And then we look at the technical aspects of this proposal which is changing a existing approval. And every single major criteria the current proposal in front of us improves on the previous. There is less units, there is more area. Fact all the area identified for environmental protection is left to the environment, so taking the pools out of it. We have seen the building footprint move back from Serenity Close to up to 40 metres so that it's not impacting the adjacent residents. We've seen a range of sustainable sustainability measures built into the design including solar panels, including renewable residual electricity, high back heating and ventilation, including rainwater collection, recycling waste, rooftop gardens to circular economy concept in as part of it. And it really is, in terms of the design, the work over with staff has really produced a result with a look and feel that is really consistent with what we hope to achieve in Noosa. So to me it's meeting a need but it's also setting standard that other developers can have a look at and see how it is done to actually respect the Noosa Plan and respect the long term values of Noosa. The Mayor said, it's quality over quantity, so I'm fully supportive of the staff's recommendation. Anyone else wish to speak? I'll put the motion. Those in favour? You, thank you, Mr Chair. I saw you putting drawers on, it's okay. I'll pass up my right to speak. Thank you anyway. You all good? No, I think it's all been said. Okay. And said well. Sorry. All those in favour? That's unanimous. Okay, so we move on to the next item. Thank you, Nadine. Thank you. On to your next 100 page report. We move now on to reports direct to the general committee. And the first one of those is the Financial Performance Report for September. And we welcome Pauline to the table as well as Trent, now a minute to enter it, then I'll point it. Pauline 41:58.206
An overview please afternoon Councillors. So financial performance for the month of September continues to be positive with operating revenues outperforming forecast again and operating expenditure under budget at this stage of the year. Operating revenues $1.3 million dollars of our budget, which comprises $666,000 relating to interest revenue, $330,000 from sales of goods and services predominantly from holiday parks and Council facilities, $230,000 from grant programs and $71,000 from rates and levies. This has been offset by lower than forecast Fees and Charges of $73,000. Is largely relating to development assessment, which some upside building and plumbing. Operating expenditures are $697,000 underspent with $356,000 relating to employee costs and $393 materials and services. Overall council's year-to-date position for September is $2 million which will be utilised to offset the forecast deficit that we adopted at budget review 1. You will note that this report also includes the quarterly update relating to legal costs which are currently showing debt tracking below budget year-to-date. However you should note that expenditure on legals can fluctuate depending on development assessment claims and other issues that may arise during the year. Capital revenue is above budget due to the timing of the receipt of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and local roads and community infrastructure program funding, however capital expenditure is behind budget $13.8 million with $7 million relating to the disaster program and another $6 council's general capital program. Council is currently holding $124 million in cash reserves with $30 million invested deposits. Again, cash is higher at this time of the year and will degrade through to the end as it pays for the operations of the business. It is also higher due to the delay in the delivery of the capital program, so that means we're holding cash to fund that program as well. At this stage of the financial year, council's financial performance remains on track and is subject to any emergent issues that may arise during the year. Brian Stockwell 44:22.777
Do we have any questions? No? Anyone who wishes to move the motion then? Amelia Lorentson 44:31.877
I have a question. Thank you. I'm just seeing if anyone else has a question. Okay, summary of key materials and services expenditure. Consultancy services budget 2025 $1.989 million is our budget. And currently our actual is $1.660 million. Couple of questions. First is how do we measure the return on investment for consultants? Pauline 45:05.227
I wouldn't the say that there's necessarily a formal process in measuring the performance of a consultancy. We use consultants for lots of different projects and requirements within the organisation. It could be for expertise, for the delivery of a project because we don't have sufficient resources to do that. Just in terms of the consultancy, you were comparing prior year actuals to the current year budget, just to clarify. The actual spend today is $320,000. We don't have a formal but process, that is up to the individual business areas to assess the appropriateness of the use of those consultants. Frank Wilkie 45:53.403
Comprehensive. It's well explained and well diagrammed. I have a question about holiday park revenue always seems to be tracking above budget. So does that mean we are, we're bent to, are we estimating revenue correctly? Are we being too conservative in our forecast? Pauline 46:20.898
And what I would like to raise though in respect to the holiday park revenue, there is also an increased underlying expense that relates to that, so so it's not a straight stress relief. Through to a bottom line impact. Yeah. But yes, we definitely take conservative approach and that generally relates to the fact that, as you'd note at the moment, we're sitting in deficit position after budget review 1. It allows us to compensate if we need to fund any emergent issues through the year. So if we go at a high target, we may not have that capacity to absorb those things during the year. Frank Wilkie 46:50.770
So in answer to my question, are we being too conservative in budgeting? And the answer is no. Trent Grauf 46:55.552
I would also I mean it's a good thing, considering the budget. Chair, I would also add that as we do the budget during the year, we hold our parks particularly forecast based on occupancy levels. So we're currently facing a period of economic uncertainty. Now, what that means is, from a consumer perspective, discretionary spend heightens in an economic downturn. So we've made an assessment as to what the anticipated level of growth would be in terms of occupancy rates at facilities now obviously with one like Mr. River, Mr. Westbrook, with the other ones in North Shore and Boreen Point the occupancy rate is going to be cyclical depending on the bookings. So what you're seeing saying here in that positive variance in the revenue is that we've had not taken bookings or growth beyond our expectation in terms of baseline forecast here on yet so we don't forecast if we don't stretch out yeah look for that Frank Wilkie 47:57.115
Just on that the way the holiday parks have been run in recent years is really exemplary and could you pass on compliments to the members of your team who are overseeing that SPEAKER_07_b 48:11.337
The success of the holiday parks it just seems to be dolls Brian Stockwell 48:20.841
Probably a following question looking at our investment return and I think where the barometer is at the moment is the closest to the yellow that we've been to probably for several years that because the long term bond rate is factoring in you know it's more positive than what the banks think you is happening at the moment is it because we are investing in like you know 10 deposit but it's Pauline 48:46.921
Just well there isn't what impacts on that also is that so depending on the timing of when cash comes in that impacts that calculation of that ratio which will bring back that arrow because we may not have invested in for the same period of time so that can influence where that barometer sits. Brian Stockwell 49:03.066
But generally that sort of the QTC during the high interest was substantially. Above what we were getting but is it sort of coming back to that commercial market? Pauline 49:16.712
I think that QTC is still currently offering pretty good rates compared to the modern market. We've certainly locked in some rates over five so that we can ensure maintain that through the year and fund anything that Trent Grauf 49:37.552
Interest in short though, Councillor, you may see this time next year as interesting. As rates shift you will certainly not see the same level of return as our cash balances stabilise and our returns stabilise. Pauline 49:48.392
And as the capital program happens and QRA completes it, will certainly come down. Amelia Lorentson 49:55.951
A question and maybe a question to Richard. I'm just having a look at the development assessments they're below budget and I'm just wondering what sort of impact will state facilitated developments have in terms of assessment revenue? My understanding state collects not Council collects the fees and just wanting to understand will that in fact impact our ratios? Richard MacGillivray 50:29.879
Yes, so the State facilitated development applications actually have no fee. So they're fully funded by taxpayers. A the entire process has no cost to an applicant at all. So yeah, obviously that's pretty attractive for any applicant. Could we beat it? All local governments do have fee for service, so it's a user paid pay system, so that certainly is a threat for local governments because it's a very attractive offering and local governments can't compete for that because that would be subsidised by our ratepayers. In terms of the situation with our DA revenue, so we are doing an exercise for the first time at the moment where we are, we have a series of unearned that gets paid and we've received some large fees over the last couple of years, particularly a large fee recently before the end of last financial year that's been carried over and it's called unearned revenue. We're about to release some of that into our earned revenue in the month. Of October, so about $120,000. So in terms of the actual gap there at moment, it won't be as large as what it has shown. Obviously, as we go through assessing applications, we release some of that money from that unearned bucket into the earned bucket, which you're is why you're probably seeing. There's a little bit of a lag of that revenue being recognised through that process. SPEAKER_13 51:56.275
Thank you. Tom Wegener 51:57.415
Richard, so in the last issue with the Calile trunk infrastructure was discussed from the so would any of states approve like on lugana way, would any trunk infrastructure be a supplier paid for by them? Richard MacGillivray 52:19.341
Thank you, Through the Chair, yes, so there is still the obligation to issue an infrastructure charges notice for state facilitated development and I just found out this morning from our infrastructure charges specialist that unfortunately in situations where there's a shortfall of parking there's no ability for Council to issue a charge in lieu of a shortfall of car parking which is a separate obviously obligation so that's of particular concern. For local governments where councils can't levy for a reduction in car parking as we normally would through a process. Hopefully that helps answer that question. Tom Wegener 53:00.534
I guess, you know, in my mind I'd like to give a rough estimate of calculation of if this was an approved through that normal Council process versus the State how much we're losing out relative to you know basically our opportunity cost. Richard MacGillivray 53:13.392
Yeah difficult to put the exact numbers on what we still get the ability to issue a normal infrastructure charges notice so similar to the previous application we would be able to issue a similar charge notice but if there's situations where there's a reduction of car parking provided as per councils in lieu of providing car parking policy we wouldn't be able to require further contributions for a shortfall of parking so that would be probably the difference I guess from what you normally get. Brian Stockwell 53:48.786
That policy is something that is an option the Council can consider for developments if we were assessing it. Correct. It's done by an agreement during the application and from memory around Noosa Junction it's above $20,000 per site that's under the requirement is that right? $30 I thought, 000 $20 same as Hastings Street. $24,000 then $20,000 would be a little bit less. Frank Wilkie 54:13.111
A quick question just to clarify that development application fees are set by Council are not intended as a revenue raising exercise but to cover the time to assess the application? Richard MacGillivray 54:23.697
Yeah, correct, Through the Chair, absolutely. The cost recovery process, including non-cost but not designed to make profit, just to cover out costs of assessing those applications. Frank Wilkie 54:34.517
The intention is that, so the ratepayers aren't subsidising the costs of the development? Karen Finzel 54:38.557
Correct, that's absolutely correct, With regards to that then, with ongoing infrastructure costs to our capital program moving forward then, around civic, you know, gutters and all of that, stuff. We're if losing out our. On that, I might have that wrong, on the SFD applications, how does that affect Council in our overall asset management expenditure and costs back to the rate code? Pauline 55:09.861
I was going to say, so in terms of the infrastructure, charges, do we'd we still receive- That would cover any works under the legitimate infrastructure plan. It wouldn't necessarily affect anything else in that respect. Trent Grauf 55:24.578
Through the Chair, just to clarify, our infrastructure charges are only a proportion of the full cost of us undertaking infrastructure capital works. I think for the last two financial years, we've obviously still finalised the financial statements this year, but often we make it even. Cash in the range of one to two million dollars, depending on how many development applications we get. On any given year, our trunk infrastructure spend on capital works could be anywhere up to eight to ten million dollars. So the only funds are proportional. Rest need to be funded out of Council funds or loans. So it's not a self-funding mechanism for the funders. Brian Stockwell 56:07.574
Okay, would someone like to move the motion? Councillor Wilkie, and a seconder, Councillor Lorentson, would you like to talk to the motion? Frank Wilkie 56:13.754
Thank you, Mr Chair. Look, again, thank you for the excellent reporting. As I said before, it's comprehensive and detailed. And that's very important because Councillors need that we're on this financially sustainable track, financially responsible track. And that's been the key to Noosa Council's success for many, years, that it has financially responsible practices that allow us to provide the infrastructure and services that the community expect and go over and above that with other projects. So thank you. We're more than able to cover out the basics because of excellent financial reporting and responsible financial practices, so thank you. Larry Sengstock 56:57.853
Hey, but then we don't still have to pull. Brian Stockwell 57:01.053
Thank you. Yeah? Sorry. No need to close. Those in favour? It's carried unanimously. Thank you. Pauline. We now ask Michelle tutter, the senior planner, and Kim richter of strategic planning and to come up an overview on the report on the draft Pomona placemaking plan. Thank you Michelle. Michelle 57:29.816
Thank you Councillors. This report presents the draft Pomona Place Plan for its final round of community consultation, which will happen from October 18 until the 17th of November for a period of four weeks. The draft Pomona placemaking plan has been prepared in partnership with the community and is a result of two previous rounds of community engagement. The first round was undertaken from August to October last year and was to determine the vision and values of the community. Well as asking the community what made Pomona a great place to live and how we could make it even better. It also allowed the community to identify a diverse range of ideas that could potentially be made into actions the Pomona Place Plan. To help prioritise ideas into the draft a second round of community engagement was undertaken from the 13th of May to the 23rd of June this year, where the community were asked to prioritise these actions from Round 1 engagement and to confirm the vision statement. This has resulted in the draft plan before you today which we would like to present the plan consists of three parts with an introduction and background and the engagement findings. Part B includes a vision statement and a round of actions and part C includes some implementation plan and ongoing Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. Frank Wilkie 58:53.483
Thank you. Thanks. Questions? You for the excellent report Michelle. So for the benefit of those who may be listening, can you outline some of the key actions that you're proposing? Michelle 59:00.783
Yes, so this is an account. Some of the key actions were around open space and character. The community felt quite strong about retaining cameroon's unique character, the heritage character, plus the green open spaces and parks. There was some actions around improving connectivity throughout Pomona as well, particularly across the rail line which separates the village. Providing more events and activation within community and connecting community together, so they're some of the priority actions that came out of the plan. Frank Wilkie 59:33.738
And the document is a long term plan for Pomona. But I understand that there's been some, for want of a better word, low hanging fruit or projects, quick wins that the Council has been able to implement based on the feedback that was heard. Can you talk to that please about what has happened even in the short very term before this document time? Has even come before us? Michelle 59:58.953
Yeah, sure. As a result of the process. To the Chair, as part of that first round of engagement there was a lot of really, really good ideas from the community and quick wins that Council could do to basically hit the ground running. That included some new seating in some of our parks, changing out the old metal tables for some timber top ones, which actually add to the vibrancy of Stan Topper Park. We also included some sandstone blocks near the half basketball court for seating around that court for youth. And we just fixed the lighting at the half court, which actually made it more accessible for the youth into the evening. We also tidied the barbecue area in Stan Topper Park and gave it a fresh coat of paint and cleaned that up generally. So, yeah, overall, I think the Pomona depot staff do a great job in maintaining Pomona and its open spaces. So, yeah. Thank you. Amelia Lorentson 01:01:00.174
Thanks. Question. The consultants that we engaged were excellent. And I note in the report that the staff has had an opportunity to learn from the consultants. Does that mean for the next placemaking projects there may be an opportunity that the process will be undertaken in-house or will we still be relying somewhat with external consultants? Michelle 01:01:31.984
Through the Chair. We have learned a lot along the way in terms of this round of engagement. We're slowly taking hands and trying to you know get our hands and run it ourselves. So it's been. The idea of the pilot was to create learnings both internally and within the community. We've had lots of really good feedback from the community along the way. We would need to be flexible and change our approach responding to the community. Moving forward, it will be probably depending on the next rollout, the level of that rollout, what our Council resourcing is, but I think we could slowly over time withdraw the need. For the consultants running, moving forward. Karen Finzel 01:02:12.019
Fantastic. Thank you. Councillor Finzel. Yes, thank you Through the Chair. Thank you for the report. It's really exciting to see these opportunities, especially the quick wins, to see them implemented. With regards to moving forward and taking the consultants out, in the report you mentioned community facilitation through town community groups and setting up, you know, I don't know if you call them like work committees or whatever. Town teams. Yeah. Can you just talk to us a little bit about, you know, that's a really new initiative. It looks really exciting. Bit about how that might look in Pomona? Michelle 01:02:48.610
It is an opportunity for the community to take up. Town teams, the town team movement has been running for a number of years across Australia. They're really a body that sits between Council and communities to help communities. You know, develop these ideas into actual plans and then present them to Council to look at. They're totally community based within community. It's not someone coming into community and setting it up. The community has to set up a town team if they prefer that's the way they want to go. Obviously, there are a number of great community organisations already in Pomona. They may not feel that they need to do that. It was really just providing that opportunity to maybe a different type of model to get some more people that weren't necessarily in community groups to help participate and deliver actions in the plan. Karen Finzel 01:03:37.665
So just following on from that, I just wondered if there was opportunity with youth engagement to see if they'd like to set up like a youth team, community Has there been any discussion around that? Michelle 01:03:49.525
So, we've been working with around the newly formed youth group that they're looking at, but obviously the governance around town teams is totally flexible. If youth in Pomona community wanted to have like, you know, some actions they wanted to run, then that's totally doable under a town team model, so. Definitely worthwhile looking into it. Tom Wegener 01:04:14.681
I've got quite a few questions. First of all, a great report. I spent all Sunday looking at it. I spent the majestic theatre, I volunteered there. What a great organisation that is, an example of Pomona. There's what I found when we were there at IGA, like people just kept get saying don't change anything, but at the same time, we have the State pushing down on us with pressures to grow. And this document talks about keeping it the same, maintaining the character and so forth. But do you have anything further to say about how it's going to live up to the expectations? By the wider world to actually grow. Michelle 01:04:57.060
to the Chair, that came. Definitely across very strongly within the consultation. One of the actions is around doing. This Councillor running a heritage assessment at the moment, Shire-wide, so in the plan is actually looking at how we preserve some of that heritage in Pomona moving forward, so that would be part of a separate process as an amendment to the planning scheme. Always, you know, we have really strong character and heritage provisions in the planning scheme for Pomona under the local plan code, so they will remain and probably be strengthened as an outcome as part of this process, so and then we have the separate planning scheme amendments. Moving forward, so we're reviewing those at the moment and there'll be a separate report to Council around that as well. Tom Wegener 01:05:45.243
With the population, you know, it's just the reverse double curve and seeing that the lowest is the 25 year olds to like 30 years old. Is there a way to try to keep the youth there so it doesn't, you know, continue to morph into a retirement community but to maintain the liveliness? And I guess that's, I'm answering my whole own question. Brian Stockwell 01:06:09.870
Point of the report. Wegener. Yes Sir. I'll caution you not to ask a question that you answer yourself. Tom Wegener 01:06:15.547
Yes, Rail line activity in the next days as that the trains become more popular and like there's a slight mention of trains but do you have anything further to say about tourism and trains because the first part of the question is more and second, does Pomona rely on tourism, is that part of the future income necessary for Pomona to maintain its state of maintaining itself but not changing too much Michelle 01:06:48.434
Through the Chair I think Pomona as a community itself I think maintains its economic diversity really well there is markets and a few of the businesses do bring tourism into town but in terms of managing that I think very important that Pomona is not a tourist town it's a community and I guess the outcomes of tourism will be included in the Destination Management Plan moving forward but the feel from the community through the place plan was really this is our home in town first and if you're coming here respect it as being such um so it's really about and it and it's attractive because of the way it is like it's such a beautiful community that's um connected and vibrant um as its own little entity really SPEAKER_13 01:07:39.175
Yeah thank you for answering my entering question far better than I am you. Brian Stockwell 01:07:43.945
Councillor Lorentson you had a question Amelia Lorentson 01:07:45.305
Um a quick one sort of uh how do we measure the success of the placemaking um project um have we got specific kpis to evaluate whether or not it's working Michelle 01:07:58.008
Yeah so there's probably a number of ways um obviously starting the liveability survey back in 2020 2021 which the baseline data for those liveability metrics across the Shire. So really our implement the Pomona Place Plan obviously with some KPIs in terms of delivering the actions in the plan over those time frames but we're looking to run that liveability survey again next year to really start looking at all those metrics to see how they've changed and the difference and whether our investments have improved liveability or not and if not why and are there other factors that we need to consider and the plan will be reviewed every five years as a refresh to make sure that the actions still are what the community are looking to have in Pomona. Thank you. Amelia Lorentson 01:08:44.966
Go ahead. Jessica Phillips 01:08:47.146
I really this is great it's really such a great report I noticed in some of the feedback around safety there was a mention of CCTV and parks and better lighting where would I find that in the medium and long term I'm trying to find it specifically I don't know if it's Michelle 01:09:05.312
It's probably not a specific action we really just took the priority actions that the community like the community kind of chose which ones are in the plan there's probably some in appendix C I think but some of feedback just from what I recall was really around having some more light lighting within the village to get a bit more evening activation not huge need I guess for CCTV footage from the community I think they feel it's quite safe yeah um and there was some whatever lighting that we were going to look at need to be quite mindful of the wildlife at night as well so it needs to be hand in with conservation of wildlife Jessica Phillips 01:09:44.245
So I guess my I'm just another question then with feedback that comes from will it transfer over to women when we look at the overall CCTV strategy that Council have already decided they'll be doing so that feedback we received through this will help guide us through yeah absolutely any feedback we've received on community safety will be considered through that cctv process Brian Stockwell 01:10:11.780
Yeah a follow-up question if my recollection was right when you had the put the sticker on your supporting actions in the market one on CCTV didn't get any stickers only got a comment definitely not Jessica Phillips 01:10:27.106
Yeah is it more did we ask if it was more I'm assuming from my experience it would have been maybe directed to the train station more than anywhere else that would be where I believe community would probably request it Michelle 01:10:44.428
Um I can't recall anything specifically around the train station and safety um these actions all came from the community so unless they really thought it was a concern it wouldn't have come up as an action um I think in talking community at one point there was some graffiti but I think that was handled really well and really quickly within community so um yeah I don't think there I mean lighting could always be improved I guess through the train station um but we need to align that with improved amenity and other things through that connection as well yeah Karen Finzel 01:11:21.260
Thank you thanks and Council when do you have another question um I love SPEAKER_13 01:11:26.640
The um the free wi-fi what are the odds of that coming because what a great thing Michelle 01:11:32.180
Uh yeah that's something you know the within the hands of us in the community to work through um but yeah in terms of you know moving forward with these actions it's really um working with community to deliver that Tom Wegener 01:11:45.329
Okay and page furnitures I'm out of the loop on that like I it's um that's gonna be repurposed or is page furnitures? Amelia Lorentson 01:11:54.771
No it's at the moment there are interested in it I think it's a funny little diagram around on the map it's Michelle 01:12:03.953
Really just to indicate that's an important key site for Pomona both historically it creates a sense of character in that Factory Street precinct and it's really just identifying that's a key site that be employment yeah that needs to be factored in the future. Brian Stockwell 01:12:19.267
So if you remember the one on the western side was actually the butter factory and it was I think it started at the same time as the chauvery chagrin institute. You so Council can't wasn't so listen to do you have a question Jessica Phillips 01:12:30.120
I do first of all a great report and a great project so congratulations. I hope the community is going to love it. One thing I especially loved as part of that consultation process was the love letters and then I love that we've got the report with the love letter back so excellent job. My question is for this third and final round of consultation what will that actually look like? Michelle 01:12:53.720
Yeah so this round will really be going out into community for a pop-up again really it's just highlighting the actions making sure we got it right is there any gaps that we missed reaffirming vision again although had really good response to that vision in the last round of consultation and really starting to look at you know what actions are the real community excited about is there any they want to start first is there really talking about that implementation as well moving forward and also providing feedback on the process that we've gone through but we'll be sending out postcards again in the mail we'll be doing an online survey they have some action summary sheets as well there'll be a pop-up in the Cooroy Library we'll be emailing out directly to all the community organisations and having workshops a stakeholder workshop with those organisations as well and we'll be emailing direct people that have identified an interest in wanting to be updated on the project as well there's probably 80 or so people in community that will directly email to them as well. Social media and press release I think. Nicola Wilson 01:14:05.869
So for anyone who hasn't been involved so far there's lots of opportunities to have opportunities. There is Yeah. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 01:14:14.563
Did would someone like to move to motion? I had a question. There's a lot of really great actions. And you know, there's council's is role as to sometimes facilitate, advocate, deliver, partner. And these tasks sort of look like they're thought across multiple departments responsibilities. Can you explain how these departments have been informed about their potential new job lists, how these things go out to their task lists, and also how the process for determining which of the funding projects are going to be up in the next budget? Because the community are happy to participate, but they're often asking when will we see real action? How does the rubber hit the road? How does this translate into real changes in the community? Michelle 01:15:14.570
I'll start with the best part of the question. How has this been infused across the organisation so the relevant, responsible staff know that extra tasks are coming their way. So in 2020, when Council decided to go down this path, we set up an internal working group with cross-organisational representation. That group has consistently met the whole way through this process. Been involved in all the key areas moving forward. And as we've moved, you know, to going out in community and getting those actions identified by community, they participated in community engagement along the way at pop-ups or doing workshops. We've held internal. Around all the actions in the plan and where caius Council staff have sat down and had a look and at, OK, well, what's a reasonable timeframe for delivery and factoring in future resourcing and things like that. So that's all been factored into the timeframes for delivery around. Particularly the actions that we're involved in delivering, but also in terms of facilitation and those types of things as well. And will look at how we move forward in terms of implementation, like some of those will get factored into long-term capital works programming, so they're kind of sitting in. Those processes for budget approval moving forward, likewise operational plans as well. Looked Brian Stockwell 01:16:39.409
Thank Kim, as you. Karen Finzel 01:16:42.469
I was going to quickly. I think you've answered my question because I was really going to talk about or ask about prioritisation and quick wins, especially around, like, heritage in pomona's pretty high up there. But I think in terms of the prioritisation around budgets and integration with community and Council working together, I think we've covered that. So with that, I'd like to move the motion. And do we have, oh, second. Talk. Thank you. Well, I think this is a really great opportunity for the whole of Shire, actually. You know, starting with Pomona to do this really wonderful engagement with community and start down that track of placemaking. Informing our planning scheme and what our community would like to pursue moving forward as their voice being number one priority. So, I'm just looking forward to the future with excitement and hearing the voice of the community be engaged through this process and work together in a collaborative process to. Achieve the outcomes that the community has told us they're seeking. Brian Stockwell 01:17:46.996
Thank you. Can I just seek the meeting's indulgence? I just realised I shouldn't have seconded. Can I ask if there's someone else who, because you're having a second? Councillor Lorentson is the meeting happy for that change to be made? Yes. Amelia Lorentson 01:18:02.647
Oh, because you've got an amendment. A question Through the Chair. Cost. So we allocated, I think from memory, about $250,000 for this placemaking project. Did we fall within budget? Michelle 01:18:18.145
We're still tracking within budget. Excellent. We haven't finished the plan yet. That's probably early next year but I think we've even factored in some money for some quick wins at the end of the project as well to launch it. Excellent. Thank you. Brian Stockwell 01:18:32.140
I I'm a bit more my amendment now just so I don't have a single moment here. Okay so I would like to move the following that the item may be amended to read endorse the draft place plan and attachment 1 for its third and final round of community consultation with the following amendments to the draft moment place plan under item 3 environment conservation and sustainability living theme on page 28 1. Unattached take action 3.1 waterway protection and amend to read develop a program of volunteer events to support the waterway health and restoration this includes putting this on there please extending rehabilitation planning along river creek riparian area along rifle street to improve the area and hence the linkage through to touch a coin national park and to under action 3.1 who was involved a mint mend council's role to deliver and facilitate can I ask a question yes I'm under 3. Frank Wilkie 01:19:49.730
1 Who is involved amend councillor's role what is council's councillor's role currently in the document facilitate and under the other amendment this includes extending rehabilitation planning along the Cooroora Creek riparian area on Rifle Street to improve the area to enhance the linkage through the Tuchekoi national park what is currently there is it not spelt out there is at the moment Brian Stockwell 01:20:20.735
What's currently in the motion or in terms of the plan what's in black is what's currently Frank Wilkie 01:20:28.101
Okay, this just provides extra detail and suggested Council has a role not just volunteer effort okay so a question to staff would what was proposed in the amendment be entirely consistent with what's intended through the wording of develop a program of volunteer events to support waterway health and restoration is that consistent with what you've envisaged Michelle 01:20:50.321
Through the Chair it does align with the actions from the community it was a general action around improving motorways throughout Pomona which grew a greek catchment is part of that so it does align I'm happy to second Brian Stockwell 01:21:03.398
Okay so Councillors when I was reviewing the plan I went back and I noticed in the theme on environment there's only three actions and there was no clear a mandate for Council to be involved into a great extent and I looked at the engagement report identified that you know when people are asked what do you love about Pomona number one was village and hinterland style at 80% number two was environment and nature at 76% three was community spirit friendly people welcoming 72 and I look back at that engagement report and some of the suggestions that were quite you know, several people made the same suggestions, including continue to upgrade, maintain and establish local nature trails, protect local wildlife, manage weeds and plant-lost species and protect waterways. I didn't think in the draft we outlined our role and some of where I think we can add to that in Pomona so if I could important areas bring up the image is just to tell you what is being proposed here so you'll know the site that I put the ellipse around now that's the area that is always the first to flood in the whole Shire and you can see that there's a few trees but there's a dark green area it's highly weed infested waterway so probably as bad a condition of a waterway as you'd like to see in the Shire you'll find just there you'll see that the horse trail link on google maps is incorrect the existing trails where I've dotted in and that one takes you through private property. There's a whole lot of quite high generally exotic grasses through the what isn't labelled as station park if I can go to the next side sorry Frank Wilkie 01:22:50.407
Brian just before you so we all understand where we're you point out on there where township is Brian Stockwell 01:22:57.269
Cannot if the next one will probably show you better it's a bigger scale okay so if you see station street main the you can see where station park is there in pinkish colour we will the last image was of there okay okay yeah are we aligned yeah yeah what that is a regional ecosystem map the full dense colour indicates the biodiversity and ecosystem value and the purple one is for endangered regional ecosystem so you see there's a twelve three one twelve three two and the same one happens down at Cooroora Creek you see this linkage that's in the motion is a link between two remnant endangered riparian rainforests okay so it's the link from an urban biodiversity perspective is quite significant it's quite modified in the waterway itself but getting that link will allow some species you can also see Council in the arm that goes up towards Tuchekoi national park this is national park here this arm here this is the land the Council bought back for the rifle street flood mitigation so at the moment we have we're the owners of this land here there is flood mitigation walks for the waterway for it to get modified but you can see here the potential to rehabilitate to get the linkage I just think it's a piece of Council owned land that if we were going to make commitment to achieve the vision of Pomona is essential to include in the draft to at least give the community a chance to say whether they agree with that concept or not and basically the dotted line is what I put on to indicate where think that connection is as far as importance. I believe that in the eastern tributary there have been platypus seen too so having platypus quite close to town is an area of quite interest and finally while the Noosa Trail modified to go through Stan Topper Park and down through the main street a lot of the horses use the old Noosa Trail obviously they don't want to go down to the main street they use that link that I've shown from through the rifle street area and down there if stationed park was improved they've indicated that's where they'd like to tie their horses up so they can go into town for a coffee so it has a range of different I think values of actually turning what is probably a bit of a weed infested um what I call no man's land because it's not managed as a park that well I don't think it is in there to thing something that could be a real asset at the very close into the centre of town Karen Finzel 01:25:43.036
I like your idea I'm just wondering about discussion bringing that further along station street towards the railway gallery there because that land along there gets flooded quite significantly through a flood event. Is involved in that waterway. Is there any way, and I don't know if this is through the CEO or infrastructure, a question along that bit of road there to, I don't know, not be forgotten, as in as a gap that I think also could integrate with what you're proposing, but how do we make sure that area which is involved in that flooding and that water catchment and implicated from the things how could we expand your amendment to include that if we could go back to the maps please so if you look up here at station street you're looking see this area just here oh yeah the pathway comes down can that be extended because that gets significant flooding Brian Stockwell 01:27:00.042
It does it was enough to pull the fence and the concrete out of the ground the power of the water going through there Karen Finzel 01:27:05.568
And it's like an eyesore it's currently like you walk down there and it's got um you know where the trucks come in to deliver the like the water and so that's quite significant in a rural area yeah let's stay on the bottom there is a way Brian Stockwell 01:27:20.274
Yes so in terms of if the staff think there's enough in the motion to have a look at that whole area Kim Rawlings 01:27:25.894
Yeah so I think the motion is pretty broad like it talks about waterways rehabilitation connectivity you know so I think we can unpack that through the consultation the issue of flooding and inundation and flood mitigation works is quite a separate piece a large piece of work that's also happening in Pomona so I think that's probably more relevant to pick up in the flood study work that's happening so I think between both of those yeah there's a enough focus on waterways and flooding inundation and mitigation because I also know that's the water station gets stopped topped up so I think that's managed by I think it's sea water or Unitywater so if we could have a look at there because in terms of that infrastructure there that really needs to be looked at. Jessica Phillips 01:28:20.407
Just I'm you know, how much I like lack some evidence, just how could I get or could we get some data about you saying the water quality is the worst in the Shire could I see some maybe information that Brian Stockwell 01:28:36.629
Supports that? I didn't say the water quality I said it it's one of the worst in terms of a weed and park in the Shire it's yeah tested it's just in terms of the maintenance in that area it's just a flood area that's got a whole lot of nutrients from the urban runoff and therefore it's always just weed infested. Jessica Phillips 01:28:57.256
All I'm asking is could we see some supporting documents. Brian Stockwell 01:29:01.996
I'm sorry I walk my dog past it every day when I lived there for two years so. Jessica Phillips 01:29:05.536
No that's I just all I'm asking for is there a possibility that or my second question and maybe for the Chair for the staff does this put any extra resource requirements on staff to see this through or we just I'm a bit because I've only just sort of getting my head around it yeah. Kim Rawlings 01:29:25.200
So let's remember the phase we're at so it's a draft plan with a set of actions going out the community to kind of validate and test whether these actions align with what we might want to see achieved in the next 5, 10, 15, 20 years. Things like this, if a connection, waterway, riparian vegetation, rehabilitation program was to be developed, it would need to be designed, costed, budgeted, grants sought, community Bushcare group involvement, volunteer a whole lot of things would need to occur over the next five, six, seven, years. So yes, to achieve these outcomes, there's definitely resource implications to test this as an action that's of importance to implication of that. Amelia Lorentson 01:30:22.587
I'm happy to speak to the amendment. The wording is quite explicit. This can include. So it's an example of what type of volunteer event or program can be scoped under the plan. I'm happy to support the amendment. It actually says it doesn't. Councillor Wegener, Lawrence is talking. Sorry. It says this can include. Extending rehabilitation plantings. And my main reason is that what we just saw on the screen is Councillor stockwell's love letter to Pomona. So anyone that's invested and I'm happy. I just think it's great to have a program identified an example of what that waterway protection can look like and again this is a draft plan going out to community for consultation and we put it out to the community to see whether or not they agree with it. So happy to support. Brian Stockwell 01:31:49.590
Else? And Councillor Wegener, I think what may have happened in terms of, I read something that was different to what Councillor Lorentson's talking about. I'm happy, I can happy to put back into this can include. Amelia Lorentson 01:32:04.767
Sorry, I'm referencing what was sent to us and I would probably prefer this can include. Brian Stockwell 01:32:10.947
I'm happy for that to be, if everyone else is happy, that's an example. I changed it as I read it because I missed the word cane so I'm happy to you to put it back oh oh, Amelia Lorentson 01:32:17.010
Thank you yeah which explains your argument okay, thank you. Reading that this can include. So we're not tied to it. Brian Stockwell 01:32:29.410
Okay. You're happy to answer? We're reading different. Councillor Wilson. I was going to raise the same thing. Yeah. Anyone else wish to speak to the amendment? I will close and just say that part of this is also is really important to get that we have a obligation to deliver as well in here. It is intended to trigger the potential for future Council investment. I have talked about this site with the volunteer groups active in Cooroora Creek and they said look what had. Dysentery which lots of work just to look after that. When I suggested well do you want to try and do a grant program to go and do it, they really indicated that they thought it was something the Council should be involved in and I think that's the other part of this. If environment is the second most important thing for them, it's something that then the rights could be considered or the freedoms far as I think. That's just as important as the specific location. All those in favour? That's unanimous. But it now becomes part of the motion. Does anyone else wish to talk to the motion? Speak to it. Tom Wegener 01:33:34.274
I haven't spoken to it. I'm so happy with this, with the plan. Pomona is a small paradise. It really, really is. And so sometimes I wonder whether it's the people that live there, because they're such an absolute vibrant community, including Stephen, Brian O'Connor, the landcare group, the majestic theatre with Alison and Michael, then Ron west and Vince, and then the museum with Ann Coombs there's just so many, and one of the things that Brian O'Connor has done is brings the architects there every year, and I find that really interesting because it gets us really thinking about Pomona more than any other place because we're actually talking and they've actually presented to Councillors here. So is a question to put out there, is it the people that makes the town or the town people because it is such a vibrant place. And so I'm very happy that Pomona was the first and it just shows how exemplary Pomona is. So I'll be supporting the plan. Thank you very much for your hard work. That's Frank Wilkie 01:34:46.119
Just a point of clarification, Mr. Chairman. The mover and seconder on the motion before us I don't think is quite accurate. If I remember right, I think it was Councillor Finzel and Councillor Lorentson are Yep. Brian Stockwell 01:35:05.671
Sorry, that was my fault for jumping in when I should have not. Jessica Phillips 01:35:11.811
I'd just like to speak to it very quickly. I'm going to summarise. I really love this statement, partnership with the community. And I'm excited to see what happens. So thank you very much. Yes. Frank Wilkie 01:35:22.616
I'd just like to thank the community members who took part. I'd also staff because even though consultants were taking the lead there, your staff were very much apart and present and wrapped where was going there and you're still carrying it forward and you'll be internally. So thank you for that. Amelia Lorentson 01:35:46.283
I'll speak to it because I'm, as everyone is here around this table, really excited about the Placemaking Program. And I believe, genuinely this is the future. Community led, solution driven approaches to shaping our towns. So I cannot wait to see every township in Noosa have this opportunity to author, pen their own future. And I'll reference the February 2023 Council Ordinary Meeting we have already committed and endorsed to prioritise Kin Kin and Tewantin as the next two focus areas. I would like to add, you know I this is budgetary stuff, but add small townships like Cooran, Boreen Point and even the bigger townships like Sunrise Beach to included in this list. And the questions I was asking before about consultancy and whether there's opportunity to do this in-house and whether the pilot project will give us a template so we can replicate, that's where my excitement's coming because I just think if we cut the cost down then we can roll this over to all the townships. Also want to congratulate I and acknowledge the staff for their incredible work. This has just been such a joyous process and really really successful. Tom asked the question what makes place? People. It's the people of Pomona that make the place so special and we've got you know representatives here in gallery. Are these are special people that make you know and around this table and my husband has been at Pomona for 35 years so we all love Pomona and I think what we've learnt through this process is that we all now have a understanding of its vision values and of course the wonderful community again I look forward to seeing more of our town's benefit this program and again thank you Brian Stockwell 01:38:04.514
Um I'll talk to it like the amendment I moved was about Pomona, the natural capital of Pomona, but the reason we chose Pomona was because has such a high latent social capital it's a community that still has many of the elements of the traditional country care but it has also the diversity of a lot of in movers with a range of different skills that make it the place it is um the plan does I believe reflect uh the good engagement processes that were conducted as part of it and I would expect that the feedback will be one of support for the plan and the concept of monitoring evaluation of the outcomes was raised and I totally agree with the response that when we look at the outcomes we're trying to achieve the liveability survey will be the test of an outcome however I think one of the things we need to do between the release of the draft and the adoption is have a look a bit about how we monitor the progress and evaluate the outcome so if I look at the vision Pomona will continue to preserve its heritage and village charm I think by the time we get to a final draft I would like to see the advocacy action have that the Noosa Plan is amended by 2025 to reflect the heritage and charm to give greater protection as required as outlined by the community I think we need to have a few more specific key performance indicators of the action rather than we've done 10 of the 20 actions. I think you know when we look at that it of its part yeah good job more than hating the many of its parts and public space and the ease of safety of getting around. I think we can actually have key performance indicator about the extent of pathway improvements and actually check that off year after because you know as I mentioned I lived there for a couple years and my dog never got so many in walks his life because it's such a good place to walk around and but there's some key gaps that we've identified so to me that's another real specific we can have a look at what is the key performance indicators for rolling out in terms of the trails and the pathways. Sustainability, respect for nature, creativity, strong community connections, support for local independent businesses continue to be important to our and once again how do we show that we're doing that and finally in terms of vision a diverse range of events programs and recreation opportunities bringing people of all ages together and we've had that conversation about the all ages and that's one of the issues that up through the consultation but I've heard for years is if you're a youth in the hinterland there's not that many activities identified for you and I know the Council during this process has actually had specific events looking at youth but that's something in this placemaking that we can really make sure that you know Pomona is really opportunity for you know building on that creative and the arts culture and the experience with events to actually provide really healthy place for our young people to come together and socialise and I think by going through the vision I'm hopeful that this plan will achieve it. Anyone else wish to talk? Councillor Finzel would you like to close? SPEAKER_11_b 01:41:24.925
I think it's all been said at the table but again congratulations to all the staff. A big thank you community that engaged in such a positive way. To all Councillors around the table and moving forward looking to seeing this vision turn into a reality and everyone can enjoy everything we've talked about today. So a big thank you to everyone. Brian Stockwell 01:41:48.318
I'll put it to the vote. Those in favour? That is unanimous. We're going for the record of the number of unanimous votes in the General Committee Meeting. Very much. We move onto on to item three, which is the update to Council representation on Council of mayors' working groups. And I'm guessing that may be the chief executive officer's role to give us the outline. It is. Larry Sengstock 01:42:21.096
Thank you. At our Ordinary Meeting on the 18th of April, we appointed a number of Councillors to various groups, including the Council of mayors' working groups. We've had some changes to that we need to just bring full ratification at this meeting. So, Council of mayors' waste working group and leveraging 2032 Olympics legacy working group. So, the recommendation is that we appoint Councillor Wilkie, Mayor, to the with Councillor Lorentson as the proxy, and to mayors' leveraging 2032 legacy working group, and Councillor Stockwell as the proxy. So, I'm bringing that up for recommendation so that we can formally adopt it. Brian Stockwell 01:43:12.935
So, do we have any questions of the CEO? Amelia Lorentson 01:43:16.010
I have a question Through the Chair. Is there any opportunity for Councillor Wegener and myself to alternate as proxy? Larry Sengstock 01:43:32.942
The waste in the waste working group. We can ask the question, Councillor. I'm not sure. It's their committee, it's their rules. I can't say yes or no, but I'm happy to ask the question. Thank you very much. Brian Stockwell 01:43:52.662
Any other questions? Anyone wish to move the motion? I'll move it. Councillor Wilkie? Anyone second? Councillor Phillips? Higgins? No, Frank Wilkie 01:44:02.360
Thank you, Mr Chair. I think it's pretty self-explanatory. Pay tribute to Councillor Wegener, who was the representative on the working group the entire last term. His passion for waste still burns brightly, as any tin of biochar would. And he's still smouldering away in his fire and passion for biochar and also his interest in this field. So, we will ask the question and find a way to keep you involved, Councillor Wilson. Tom Wegener 01:44:38.358
Just said, it can be plenty noisy on the sidelines as well. Amelia Lorentson 01:44:41.818
Fantastic. And I'd like to just quickly speak as well. Thank you. I'm talking too much today. Apologies. I'm honoured, really be nominated as the proxy for the Council of Mayors (SEQ) Waste Working Group, and I hope there is opportunity for both of us, Council Wegener. Plays a big role in Australia's largest regional advocacy. I googled this before the meeting. It represents over 3 million residents across 10 councils in South East Queensland and together we've got the opportunity, power and collaborate. On data-driven solutions for waste management projects for our communities and in particular for Noosa and I've already downloaded the implementation plan and I'm super excited as everyone around the table knows I also have really you know huge passion mainly liquid waste your solid waste liquid that doesn't sound really great but I'm really looking forward to being part of the process and again I hope to that you'll be joining me Tom. Thank you. Can I speak to version gershon? Brian Stockwell 01:46:01.960
Even though that kind of what are you asking me for know Tom Wegener 01:46:05.984
I've blurted it out before. Is obviously very important Kyron and when I was there last time I was with Nick next to Kyron next to Joe the time and Kyron is so far ahead of the Council of Mayors when it comes to waste and went down this fogo route cry road was the only one that stood up and said no nah no this isn't right you guys got it's not going to work out well sure enough it hasn't worked out and I think that they sort of need leadership and so I especially with what's his name who is the at the last Chair of the way great christiansen with him stepping down there's a lot there's a vacuum I'm quite sure for leadership in that group and I hope that you and Amelia step up in into that because it is important and yeah there is a vacuum and Noosa can I think force its way be absolutely forceful do not give up Amelia. We accept the challenge. You push Frank, you push Amelia, get it going. Amelia Lorentson 01:47:16.364
Let's do it. Brian Stockwell 01:47:17.423
Get the funding that we need. We will. Um I'll talk to the motion I was Jessica Phillips 01:47:22.390
Just going to say something very quickly maybe Through the Chair can we get some feedback to Kyron. I've got to say probably Tom just prompted me to think in before I was elected I had zero about waste and every time he has presented he expands my knowledge and he's quite passionate so he gets and his team I fully appreciate what the work they're doing as well and I'm glad that the people were nominated. Larry Sengstock 01:47:52.271
We'll take a clip of this and send it to him. But Jessica Phillips 01:47:55.231
Thank you, sorry. Brian Stockwell 01:48:00.151
It's interesting that we're speaking so passionately about waste working group but why we're passionate is we're trying to avoid waste. Use what is a groundbreaking investment by the State government and local government to improve we're trying to the recovery of resources. From the waste stream. It's a really important forum and although there's strong governance around how that money is distributed, having Councillor Wilkie get to be the deputy Chair will allow us to infuse that working group with the sort of principles and innovative approaches that we're trying to achieve through our waste plan. I think that it is one of the key areas where South East Queensland needs to catch up. With its friends across the border. I know when I teach students about sustainability all the case studies come from New South Wales, Victoria and hobart in regard to those people doing food and green waste world and just one quip it takes both good waste and solid to make very good compost, isn't it? Anyone else wish to talk? Karen Finzel 01:49:24.562
Councillor Finzel. Can I just add to that too, I mean yeah we are passionate about that. We're known for leading the way in innovation. I'm really excited that we've got the Mayor there and we've got Councillor Lorentson in this proxy amongst the other waste but we're looking at also waste from civil infrastructure. And Kai raine has worked with me to deliver that for the LGAQ. We've got a motion successfully up so I think we're positioning ourselves very well in the market to show that Noosa is really passionate about this and we're happy to collaborate and you know, we've put out. Best foot forward in terms of what we can do with our waste as a valuable resource in the future for our economics and also for our environment and our people so yeah I think it's fantastic and as Councillor Tom said don't give up you guys get in there and uh yeah fight hard for um yeah that space to move forward and demand uh what we need in bring about the outcomes and the vision we're all seeking Frank Wilkie 01:50:34.171
Cancel, I will close now that we've got our solids and liquids in order and I will say that um the Logan City Council Mayor John Raven is the Chair and that's the Council that has introduced very innovative practices with its wastewater. They own their water and sewage and they use a very innovative biosolids gasification process to turn the sewage into biochar. So that Council is very open and leading the way in innovative processes as well. Noosa Council introduced green waste bins quite some time ago. Other South East Queensland councils are not quite there yet, but with kyrone's technical advice, we'll be able to make the right decisions for Noosa Council. We can be a first adopter in many areas, but also help, we'll share our experience with the other Councillors of South East Queensland thank you. Brian Stockwell 01:51:43.158
I'll put the motion to the vote. Those in favour? That's unanimous. So Councillors our next item is if I'm right, confidential session. Can I have someone move a motion that we go into confidential session for the reasons that are on the screen. I think we normally read that out. Thank you, Councillor Wilson. Okay, you go ahead. Councillor up. First, yeah. Nicola Wilson 01:52:13.573
So we move a motion that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J3E of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing legal advice to item 7.1 RAL22/0021 Planning & Environment Court appeal number D130 of 2023 application to reconfigure a lot one into two lots at 39 to 41 picture no Noosa seconds heads. Brian Stockwell 01:52:47.274
Do we have a seconder? Councillor Wegener? Yes. Do we need to talk to it? If not, I put the motion to the vote. All those in favour? That's unanimous. So we're now down to staff. We have a little Frank Wilkie 01:53:01.994
Five minutes. Frank Wilkie 02:17:22.046
Mr Chair will tell you. SPEAKER_06 02:17:47.740
Okay, so welcome back. Brian Stockwell 02:17:50.680
We're now back in public session. And we're dealing with item 7.1, which was a confidential item in regard to the Planning and Environment Court appeal. Do we have a mover for the staff recommendation? I'll move it. Councillor Wilkie. Anyone else wish to second? I'll Councillor Phillips. Do you wish to talk about it? Does I'll then put motion. In favour? That's unanimous. Brings us to the end of the meeting at 2:48pm. I thank all Councillors for their timely and thoughtful deliberations today. That Related Noosa Council Meetings
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