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738

Adopted Minutes of the

Council Meeting held

Wednesday 21 June 2017

at

10am

City of Gold Coast Council Chambers 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

738th Council Meeting 2 21 June 2017 Adopted Minutes

INDEX

Adopted Minutes (738)

Council Meeting

Wednesday 21 June 2017

ITEM SUBJECT

1 ATTENDANCE / LEAVE OF ABSENCE

2 CONDOLENCES

3 MAYORAL MINUTE

3.1 Springbrook Mens Shed

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1 The Seven Hundred and Thirty Seventh Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast, held Tuesday 13 June 2017 at 1pm.

4.2 Budget Adoption Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast held on Monday 19 June 2017 at 9am

5 MAYOR’S REPORT

6 CLARIFICATION – MEMBERS

7 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

8 PRESENTATIONS

9 RECEPTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1 City Planning 14 June 2017

9.2 Gold Coast Water & Waste 14 June 2017

9.3 City Infrastructure 15 June 2017

9.4 Community Services 15 June 2017

9.5 Governance & Administration 20 June 2017

9.6 Economic Development & Major Projects 20 June 2017

10 CONSIDERATION OF NOTICES OF MOTION

11 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE / ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

12 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS

13 GENERAL BUSINESS

13.1 Ashmore Community Park Mens Shed Cr Crichlow

13.2 St Johns Crisis Centre – Surfers Paradise Cr Baildon


ITEM SUBJECT

14 OTHER BUSINESS

14.1 2016-17 Loan Borrowings

14.2 Confidential Staff Matter


ADOPTED AT COUNCIL 25 JULY 2017 RESOLUTION G17.0725.006 moved Cr Gates seconded Cr Vorster That the Minutes of the Seven Hundred and Thirty Eighth Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast held on Wednesday 21 June 2017 at 10am be confirmed.

CARRIED

Minutes of the Seven Hundred and Thirty Eighth Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast held at the City of Gold Coast Chambers, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, on Wednesday 21 June 2017, at 10am. The Mayor, Cr T R Tate, welcomed Reverend Stewart Perry of Trinity Anglican Mission, Robina, to open the meeting in prayer. National Anthem 1 ATTENDANCE Cr T R Tate Mayor Cr D Gates Cr W M A Owen-Jones Cr C M Caldwell Cr K L Boulton Cr P J Young Cr D M Crichlow OAM Cr G J Baildon AM Cr R La Castra Cr G M Tozer Cr P A Taylor Cr H H C Vorster Cr P C Young Cr D I McDonald Cr G M O’Neill Mr D R Dickson Chief Executive Officer Mr M Hulse Acting Director City Infrastructure Ms A Ewens Director Community Services Mr D Scott Director Economic Development & Major Projects Mr P Heaton Director Gold Coast Water & Waste Mr G Potter Director Organisational Services Mrs D Currie Director Planning & Environment Mr D Montgomery City Solicitor 1.1 LEAVE OF ABSENCE / APOLOGIES Nil

2 CONDOLENCES Nil


3 MAYORAL MINUTE 3.1 SPRINGBROOK MEN’S SHED

FN334/375/02/05(P1) Councillors, The Springbrook Men’s Shed is nearing completion and is scheduled for opening in early August. This final capital funding will complete the sewerage system and disabled toilets facilities at this wonderful brand new community venue on the mountain. Motion That $10,000 be provided to the Springbrook Men’s Shed Association to facilitate the completion of the sewerage system and disabled toilet facilitates at the Springbrook Men’s Shed, with funds transferred from the Whole of City Local Area Works Reserve. RESOLUTION G17.0621.001 moved Cr Tate That $10,000 be provided to the Springbrook Men’s Shed Association to facilitate the completion of the sewerage system and disabled toilet facilitates at the Springbrook Men’s Shed, with funds transferred from the Whole of City Local Area Works Reserve.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RESOLUTION G17.0621.002 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Vorster That the Minutes of the Seven Hundred and Thirty Seventh Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast held on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at 1pm be confirmed.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RESOLUTION G17.0621.003 moved Cr Gates seconded Cr Owen-Jones That the Minutes of the Budget Adoption Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast held on Monday 19 June 2017 at 9am be confirmed.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


5 MAYOR’S REPORT 5.1 RECENT VISITS AND SPEECHES


5 MAYOR’S REPORT (Continued) 5.1 RECENT VISITS AND SPEECHES (Continued)

Acknowledgement of Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club and Julie and Riley Lewis

To start off my Mayor’s Report today, I wanted to acknowledge and welcome some important people who assisted with our trial of beach matting and wheelchairs at Burleigh Beach.

Today we have with us:

Tony Martin - Vice-President of Burleigh Heads Surf Life Saving Club; and

Julie and Riley Lewis

Before I call Tony, Julie and Riley up to be presented with their ‘thank you’ letters, I’d like to play the Beach Access video.

Councillors, thanks to the adoption of the Budget on Monday, we have funded $341,840 to build on the success of the beach access trial at Burleigh Beach.

This will enable the service to continue at Burleigh on a permanent basis and extend the service to other locations across the city, while partnering with local Surf Life Saving Clubs.

The funding itself will be used to purchase:

beach access equipment (primarily matting and wheelchairs);

a booking system; and

identifying any enhancements required for supporting infrastructure to ensure it is accessible (e.g. seamless footpaths/parking).





Arrival of International Dredging Barge

Cr Taylor attended.

The biggest offshore dredging program in the city’s history starts today, shifting millions of cubic metres of sand on to our beaches.

This 111-metre dredge has come from Denmark and will spend 16 weeks working from Main Beach to Palm Beach as part of our $13.9 million Gold Coast Beach Nourishment Project.

This will protect property, people and improve surf amenity.

The dredging and nourishment works are part of the Ocean Beaches Strategy 2013-2023 and Surf Management Plan.

This project will increase the volume of sand on our vulnerable beaches above and below the waterline, improving their resilience to coastal erosion.

The sand placement will have two benefits.

Sand in the wave-breaking zone will have an immediate effect on beach widening. Sand will be placed in patterns to replicate natural rhythmic sand bar formations known to promote good quality surfing conditions. Surfing is being considered as part of the nourishment in line with the City’s Surf Management Plan.

Sand placed further offshore in deeper areas will move more slowly, increasing the volume of sand along the beach.



Announcement of Installation of Security Bollards

This was about installing heavy duty retractable bollards to protect visitors and residents at large scale outdoor events. This is an investment in community safety.

These high-impact bollards can repel the force of a large heavy goods vehicle, stopping it in its tracks and saving lives.

On Monday a vote for the Budget was a vote for safety of residents and visitors, and that is why we committed $500,000 to purchase the first of these bollards for Surfers Paradise for large crowd events such as schoolies, the GC600, fireworks displays and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

16 anti-vehicle pop-up bollards would be installed by the end of the 2017 year between the roundabouts at Hanlan Street and the Soul building.

This is about being proactive so while it is not specific to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, they will be in place well before the opening ceremony.

Together with our extensive CCTV network, these bollards will make people feel safer as they enjoy our wonderful city.



City Budget Adoption for 2017-18

Councillors, as you know, on Monday we Adopted the 2017-18 City Budget with two Councillors voting ‘No’.

Now, Gold Coasters will benefit from another financial year of low rate increases – the sixth low rate increase.

That is a 1.8% average general residential rate increase – that’s compared to 2.4% in Brisbane.

And we achieve this at the same time that we are:

paying down $37 million of debt

building a world-class cultural precinct

finalising plans to host the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

rolling out permanent beach matting

protecting our precious koala population and

boosting our CCTV network.



Self-Funded Study Tour of Cruise Ships and Terminals

And finally, Councillors, I will be undertaking a self-funded study tour of cruise ships and cruise ship terminals from Rome to Barcelona.

I’ll be talking to passengers and crew about their thoughts on having the Gold Coast as a destination for a cruise ships.

I will therefore be appointing Cr Gates as Acting Mayor from tomorrow. RESOLUTION G17.0621.004 moved Cr Tate seconded Cr Gates That the Mayor’s Report be welcomed and noted.

CARRIED 6 CLARIFICATION - MEMBERS Nil 7 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES Nil 8 PRESENTATIONS Nil


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS 9.1 CITY PLANNING Cr Caldwell, Chairperson of the City Planning Committee, presented the Report of the City Planning Committee held on Wednesday, 14 June 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0621.005 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Gates That the Report of the City Planning Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, 14 June 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered CP17.0614.001 to CP17.0614.008 be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ITEM 1 PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE OUR NATURAL CITY STRATEGY

FOLLOWING COMMUNITY CONSULTATION CE196/440/36(P1)

RESOLUTION G17.0621.006 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr Gates

That Committee Recommendation CP17.0614.001 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:- 1 That the Our Natural City Strategy Community Engagement and Marketing

Report be noted.

2 That the proposed refinements to the draft Our Natural City Strategy, in response to the community consultation, be endorsed.

3 That the final Our Natural City Strategy be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.1 CITY PLANNING (Continued) ITEM 2 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 242 OF THE

SUSTAINABLE PLANNING ACT 2009 FOR MAKING A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE TO VARY THE EFFECT OF THE LOCAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT FOR THE LAND BEING DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COOMERA MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CODE (CMDC). - LOT 171 ON SP267050 -BEATTIE ROAD, COOMERA -DIVISION 3 PN332246/01/DA4

Cr Gates declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to parties associated with the application contributing to previous election campaigns, but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Gates remained in the room.

Cr Owen-Jones declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to Gordon Property who contributed towards his 2016 re-election campaign, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Owen-Jones remained in the room. RESOLUTION G17.0621.007 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Gates That Committee Recommendation CP17.0614.002 be adopted as printed in the City Planning Committee Meeting Report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cr Gates and Cr Owen-Jones voted in the positive.


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.1 CITY PLANNING (Continued)

ITEM 3 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (CODE

ASSESSMENT) FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS AND SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (TOTAL OF 115 UNITS), FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET AND SHOP - LOT 45 ON SP291104 - 12 - 14 ELIZABETH AVENUE, BROADBEACH – DIVISION 10 PN348688/01/DA1

Cr Gates declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to parties associated with the application donating to previous election campaigns, but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Gates remained in the room. RESOLUTION G17.0621.008 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Taylor That Committee Recommendation CP17.0614.003 be adopted, with a change to Part 1, such that it reads as follows:

APPROVED DRAWINGS

1 Development to be generally in accordance with specified plans/drawings

The development must be carried out generally in accordance with the approved plans/drawings listed below, stamped and returned to the applicant with this decision notice.

Plan No. Title Date Prepared by

DA-100(16) Basement 3 May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects



DA-103(16) Level 1 (Ground) May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-104(16) Level 2 – Car park May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects






ASSESSMENT) FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS AND SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (TOTAL OF 115 UNITS), FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET AND SHOP - LOT 45 ON SP291104 - 12 - 14 ELIZABETH AVENUE, BROADBEACH – DIVISION 10 (Continued) PN348688/01/DA1

DA-107(16) Level 5 May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-108(13) Levels 7-9, 16-26 March 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-109(13) Levels 11-14 March 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-110(13) Levels 6, 10, 15 March 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-111(13) Level 27 March 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-112(13) Level 28-30 March 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects



934 BRO/ (16) 3D View 1 May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

934 BRO/ (16) 3D View 2 May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

934 BRO/ (16) North Elevation May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

934 BRO/ (16) East Elevation May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

934 BRO/ (16) West Elevation May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects




ASSESSMENT) FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS AND SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (TOTAL OF 115 UNITS), FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET AND SHOP - LOT 45 ON SP291104 - 12 - 14 ELIZABETH AVENUE, BROADBEACH – DIVISION 10 (Continued) PN348688/01/DA1

934 BRO/ (16) South Elevation May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-203 (13) Section March 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-210 (16) Podium Elevation – North

May 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-214 (13) Podium Section 01 March 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

DA-215 (13) Podium Section 02 March 2017 dezignteam Architectural Projects

The conditions of this approval are to be read in conjunction with the attached stamped approved plans/drawings. Where a conflict occurs between the conditions of this approval and the stamped approved plans/drawings, the conditions of this approval shall take precedence.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cr Gates voted in the positive.


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.1 CITY PLANNING (Continued) ITEM 4 AMEND DELEGATION - DEO1557 (SPECIAL DELEGATION)

PD113/1045/01/01(P1) RESOLUTION G17.0621.009 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Gates

That Committee Recommendation CP17.0614.004 be not adopted, but in lieu thereof reads as follows: 1 That Council revoke delegation DE01557.

2 That Council delegate to the Mayor, Chair of City Planning Committee and the Chief Executive Officer the authority to jointly make decisions under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and Planning Act 2016 in the following circumstances:-

a During periods of Community Consultation and other Civic Duties; or

b In circumstances where a code assessable application cannot be decided by Council within the prescribed period and is at risk of deemed approval.

3 Reasonable attempts must be made by Officers to consult with the relevant Divisional Councillor prior to a decision being made under the delegation.

4 A report detailing those decisions made under the delegation must be submitted to the first relevant City Planning Committee meeting after the Community Consultation and Civic Duties period.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ITEM 5 GOLD COAST MARINE PRECINCT UPDATE

PD98/1132/25/05 (P2) REPORT CONFIDENTIAL Cr Owen-Jones declared a material personal interest (as per section 172 of the Local Government Act 2009) on this matter due to due to proximity of principal place of residence, and left the meeting room taking no part in the debate or decision of the meeting. Cr Owen-Jones left the room.

Cr Gates declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to parties discussed within the body of the report having contributed to previous election campaigns, but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Gates remained in the room.


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.1 CITY PLANNING (Continued) ITEM 5 GOLD COAST MARINE PRECINCT UPDATE

PD98/1132/25/05 (P2) (Continued) REPORT CONFIDENTIAL RESOLUTION G17.0621.010 moved Cr Taylor seconded Cr O’Neill

That Committee Recommendation CP17.0614.005 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:-

1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.

2 That the contents of this report be noted.

3 That the PPK Report No. 2A is not relevant to development applications assessed against the superseded Gold Coast Planning Scheme 2003 and current City Plan. Further that, all applications must demonstrate compliance with the relevant flood code contained in either the superseded Gold Coast Planning Scheme 2003 or current City Plan.

4 That further hydraulic modelling be undertaken to determine the extent of available developable land within the Gold Coast Marine Precinct and the findings of this investigation be brought back to the City Planning Committee for further consideration.

5 That further investigation be undertaken to determine whether the linear trunk park along the waterfront in the waterfront and marine industry zone is required at the conclusion of Council’s assessment of the current pending development applications over the landholdings located south of Beattie Road.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Cr Gates voted in the positive Cr Owen-Jones returned to the room


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.1 CITY PLANNING (Continued) ITEM 8 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (IMPACT

ASSESSABLE) FOR A PARKING STATION (774 CAR PARKS) AND A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS FOR CHANGES TO GROUND LEVEL, VEGETATION CLEARING, WORKS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, LANDSCAPING AND VEHICLE ACCESS LOT 2 ON SP114768 -12 - 22 MICHIGAN DRIVE OXENFORD – DIVISION2 PN232620/13/DA1 REPORT CONFIDENTIAL

Cr Gates declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to parties associated with the application through donations to election campaigns, but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest.

Cr Gates remained in the room. RESOLUTION G17.0621.011 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr PJ Young

That Committee Recommendation CP17.0614.008 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:-

1 That the report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009 and that the document remain confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.

2 That notification be provided to the Planning & Environment Court of Council’s position to refuse the development application the subject of the appeal for the following reasons:

a The proposal will conflict with the Strategic intent as the development is not considered to be designed and located to minimise impacts and nuisance to adjoining sensitive land uses.

b The proposal is in conflict with Strategic outcome 3.3.1(11) as the proposed development does not enhance and maintain the low-intensity, low-rise residential or retain and enhance local character and amenity.

c The proposal is in conflict with Specific outcome 3.3.3.1(1), (2), (4) and (9) as it is an undesirable outcome and would not contribute to a high amenity suburban neighbourhood.

d The proposal is in conflict with Strategic outcome 3.5.1(7) and Specific outcome 3.5.4.1 (5) due to the location of the subject site does not provide related infrastructure to support the needs and expectations of tourists as it does not allow for convenient and accessible pedestrian access.

e The proposal is in conflict with Strategic outcome 3.6.1(5), (7) and Specific outcome 3.6.4.1 (5) and (6) as the proposal does not result in a development that provides direct and convenient connections or a safe and efficient road network as the road in its current form cannot support the proposed Parking Station.



ASSESSABLE) FOR A PARKING STATION (774 CAR PARKS) AND A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS FOR CHANGES TO GROUND LEVEL, VEGETATION CLEARING, WORKS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, LANDSCAPING AND VEHICLE ACCESS LOT 2 ON SP114768 -12 - 22 MICHIGAN DRIVE OXENFORD – DIVISION2 PN232620/13/DA1 (Continued) REPORT CONFIDENTIAL

f The proposal is in conflict with Specific outcome 3.8.3.1 (1) as the development does not contribute to the function and desired future appearance or reinterprets the character of that area and the proposed use will override the character of the area.

g The proposal is in conflict with Overall outcome (1) as the proposal does not support the Low density residential zone code by providing dwelling houses and providing facilities that cater to the local residents.

h The proposal is in conflict with Overall outcome (2)(a), (i), and (3), (a), (b) of the Low density residential zone code as the proposed development does not consist of a residential land use and does not protect or enhance the local character and amenity of the area.

i The proposal is in conflict with Overall outcome (2)(a) of the General Development Provisions Code as the proposed development has not been designed to maintain the expect level of amenity for the area.

j The proposal is in conflict with Performance Outcome 2 of the General Development Provisions Code as the development does not prevent the loss of amenity and threats to health and safety, having regard to noise, hours of operation, traffic, visual amenity and safety.

k The proposal is in conflict with Performance Outcome 4 of the General Development Provisions Code as the proposed development does not provide landscaping that protects and enhances the character of the area.

l The proposal is in conflict with Overall outcome (2)(a)(i) of the Transport Code as the development does not ensure that onsite access and parking, manoeuvring and servicing areas are designed to result in a pedestrian focused environment and promote a high quality public realm.

m The proposal is in conflict with Overall outcome (2)(c)(i) of the Transport Code as the development does not provide an active transport network that is direct, safe, pleasant and comfortable.

n The proposal is in conflict with Overall outcome (2)(c)(iii) and (iv) of the Transport Code as the development does not provide an active transport network that is directly connected to local attractions and services, clearly and easily accessed.



ASSESSABLE) FOR A PARKING STATION (774 CAR PARKS) AND A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS FOR CHANGES TO GROUND LEVEL, VEGETATION CLEARING, WORKS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, LANDSCAPING AND VEHICLE ACCESS LOT 2 ON SP114768 -12 - 22 MICHIGAN DRIVE OXENFORD – DIVISION2 PN232620/13/DA1 (Continued) REPORT CONFIDENTIAL

o The proposal is in conflict with Overall outcome (2)(ii) of the Transport Code as the impacts of the development is not consistent with the community’s reasonable expectations for the intended use.

p The proposal is in conflict with Performance Outcome 11 of the Transport Code as the development does not provide for a save movement and access for pedestrians from the car park to the Movie World site. Pedestrian access is not convenient, clearly identifiable nor does it avoid conflict with vehicle movements.

q The proposal is in conflict with Performance Outcome 13 of the Transport Code as the development does not ensure direct, safe pedestrian access to and from the site.

r The proposal is in conflict with Performance Outcome 20 of the Transport Code as the proposal does not reduce the impacts on amenity and safety of the road network through appropriate measures to ensure that the function and capacity of the road network is not compromised.

s There are no sufficient grounds to justify approval, despite the conflicts because:

i the site is suitable for residential development;

ii the proposed development will not provide a positive contribution to the orderly development of the locality;

iii supporting uses for the Village Roadshow Theme parks, have been contemplated and addressed by the Special Purpose zoning; and

iv there is no economic, planning or overriding need for the proposal to occur on the subject site.

Given the significant conflict with the Strategic Framework, the operational provisions of the Scheme and the lack of sufficient grounds, approval cannot be supported.

A division was called For 15 Cr Tozer, Cr Owen-Jones, Cr PJ Young, Cr Caldwell,

Cr Vorster, Cr Crichlow, Cr Baildon, Cr O’Neill, Cr La Castra, Cr Boulton, Cr Gates, Cr PC Young, Cr Taylor, Cr McDonald, Cr Tate

Against 0 Abstained 0 Absent 0

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.1 CITY PLANNING (Continued) ADOPTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0621.012 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Baildon That the Report of the City Planning Committee’s Recommendations of Wednesday, 14 June 2017, numbered CP17.0614.001 to CP17.0614.008, be adopted with the exception of:- Recommendation Numbers CP17.0614.001

CP17.0614.002 CP17.0614.003 CP17.0614.004 CP17.0614.005 and CP17.0614.008 which were specifically resolved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.2 GOLD COAST WATER & WASTE Cr Taylor, Chairperson of the Gold Coast Water & Waste Committee, presented the Report of the Gold Coast Water & Waste Committee held on Wednesday, 14 June 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0621.013 moved Cr Taylor seconded Cr Boulton That the Report of the Gold Coast Water & Waste Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, 14 June 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered WW17.0614.001 to WW17.0614.005 be received.

CARRIED ITEM 4 IMPROVED CONTROL AND ACCESS TO WASTE AND RECYCLING

FACILITIES CM787/788/06/09(P1) CONFIDENTIAL

RESOLUTION G17.0621.014 moved Cr PJ Young seconded Cr O’Neill

That Committee Recommendation WW17.0614.004 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:- 1 That the report/attachments be deemed non-confidential except for those parts

deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.

2 That Council endorses assessment of the potential for designation of waste and recycling centres into domestic waste only, and full waste facilities, with a report to be presented on the proposal by the end of 2017-18 financial year.

3 That Council approves that vehicle weighing and registration services at Council’s waste and recycling facilities be restricted to weekdays at the Reedy Creek waste and recycling centre, as outlined in this report.

4 That Council endorses access charges for out of city users of Council’s waste and recycling facilities be increased to an amount that is commensurate with the maximum value of similar charges in surrounding local government areas, as outlined in this report.

5 That Council notes that the actual fees and charges for access to waste and recycling facilities by out of city users will be resolved as per the normal fees and charges approval process.

6 That Council endorses assessment of potential electronic access control at Council’s waste and recycling facilities, with a report to be presented by the end of 2017 on a proposed approach.

7 That Council endorses assessment for potential improved control of inappropriate behaviours and issue of infringement notices at waste and recycling centres, with a report to be presented by the end of 2017 on a proposed approach.

8 That Council notes the proposed review of the current Waste Disposal Fee Concession Policy to assist in addressing a number of issues highlighted in this report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.2 GOLD COAST WATER & WASTE (Continued) ADOPTION OF THE GOLD COAST WATER & WASTE COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0621.015 moved Cr Taylor seconded Cr Boulton That the Report of the Gold Coast Water & Waste Committee’s Recommendations of Wednesday, 14 June 2017, numbered WW17.0614.001 to WW17.0614.005, be adopted with the exception of Recommendation Number WW17.0614.004 which was specifically resolved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.3 CITY INFRASTRUCTURE Cr Crichlow, Chairperson of the City Infrastructure Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the City Infrastructure Committee held on Thursday, 15 June 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0621.016 moved Cr Crichlow seconded Cr Baildon That the Report of the City Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 15 June 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered CI17.0615.001 to CI17.0615.005, be received. ADOPTION OF THE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0621.017 moved Cr Crichlow seconded Cr Baildon That the Report of the City Infrastructure Committee Meeting of Thursday, 15 June 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered CI17.0615.001 to CI17.0615.005, be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.4 COMMUNITY SERVICES Cr La Castra, Chairperson of the Community Services Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the Community Services Committee held on Thursday,15 June 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0621.018 moved Cr La Castra seconded Cr PC Young That the Report of the Community Services Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 15 June 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered CS17.0615.001 to CS17.0615.004, be received.

CARRIED ITEM 4 MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS PALM BEACH AQUATIC CENTRE

PN87266/108/16 Cr Tozer declared a real (or perceived) conflict of interest (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) on this matter due to him receiving hospitality and services from Belgravia Leisure while promoting their interests and left the meeting room, taking no part in the debate or decision of the meeting. Cr Tozer left the room Cr Baildon declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) due to his son being involved with a Learn To Swim Centre, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Baildon remained in the room RESOLUTION G17.0621.019 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr La Castra

That Committee Recommendation CS17.0615.004 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:- 1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts

deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.

2 That the existing management contract under LG314/411/12/045T for Palm Beach Aquatic Centre be extended for a period of 2 months to 31 October 2017.

3 That City officers be authorised to do all things necessary to bring Palm Beach Aquatic Centre under in-house management on 1 November 2017 and to make necessary budget adjustments in the September 2017 budget review.

CARRIED

Cr Baildon and Cr PJ Young abstained from voting. Cr Tozer returned to the room.


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.4 COMMUNITY SERVICES (Continued) ITEM 3 BURLEIGH HEADS-MOWBRAY PARK SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC -

PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PN321979/46(P1)

Cr PC Young declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) due to her involvement as a life member, trainer and active surf life saver at Nobbys Surf Life Saving Club; being a patron of the Miami Surf Life Saving Club and being a volunteer and active participant of the Albatross Nippers (Nobby’s) and Seahorse Nippers (North Burleigh) special needs program; but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr PC Young remained in the room Cr Caldwell declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) due to him being an active patrolling member of Southport Surf Life Saving Club, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Caldwell remained in the room Cr Baildon declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) due to his involvement with Southport Surf Life Saving Club, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Baildon remained in the room Cr Taylor declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) due to him being a life member and former President at Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club, but that he had considered his position and was firmly of the opinion he could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Taylor remained in the room Cr McDonald declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009) due to her involvement with the Pacific Club Surf Life Saving Club, but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr McDonald remained in the room


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.4 COMMUNITY SERVICES (Continued) ITEM 3 BURLEIGH HEADS-MOWBRAY PARK SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC -

PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT (Continued) PN321979/46(P1)

RESOLUTION G17.0621.020 moved Cr PC Young seconded Cr Caldwell

That Committee Recommendation CS17.0615.003 be adopted, with the deletion of Part 1 and a change to Part 2, such that it reads in its entirety as follows:

1 That Council does not support granting consent for the Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club to lodge the subject development application in its current proposed form.

2 That officers be directed to work with Burleigh Heads – Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club in a direction that will work with the club to provide an essential service to the community.

3 That the placement of a commercially run Tourist Information Centre is not supported given the alternative on-line markets available for tourism information and ticketing; and its inconsistency with community purpose trust land.

CARRIED BY SUPER MAJORITY Cr PC Young, Cr Taylor, Cr Baildon and Cr Caldwell voted in the positive. Cr McDonald voted in the negative. ADOPTION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0621.021 moved Cr La Castra seconded Cr Boulton That the Report of the Community Services Committee’s Recommendations of Thursday, 15 June 2017, numbered CS17.0615.001 to CS17.0615.004, be adopted with the exception of Recommendation Numbers CS17.0615.003 & CS17.0615.004 which were specifically resolved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.5 GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION Cr Owen-Jones, Chairperson of the Governance & Administration Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the Governance & Administration Committee held on Tuesday, 20 June 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0621.022 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr McDonald That the Report of the Governance & Administration Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 20 June 2017 covered by Recommendations numbered GA17.0620.001 to GA17.0620.004 be received.

CARRIED ADOPTION OF GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0621.023 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr McDonald That the Report of the Governance & Administration Committee Recommendations of Tuesday, 20 June 2017, numbered GA17.0620.001 to GA17.0620.004 be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR PROJECTS Cr Vorster, Chairperson of the Economic Development & Major Projects Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the Economic Development & Major Projects Committee held on Tuesday 20 June 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0621.024 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr O’Neill That the Report of the Economic Development & Major Projects Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 20 June 2017 covered by Recommendations numbered ED17.0620.001 to ED17.0620.003 be received.

CARRIED

ITEM 3 LIVE MUSIC TASKFORCE FINAL REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS

CS105/102/20(P1) RESOLUTION G17.0621.025 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr Gates

That Committee Recommendation ED17.0620.003 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:-

1 That Council receives the report Live Music Taskforce Report and Recommendations:

To help drive the Gold Coast’s reputation as a live music-friendly city.

2 That Council thanks the Taskforce for their time, commitment and valued contribution in delivering their recommendations and report.

3 That Council officers review the Taskforce report and recommendations and provide a report to Council on next steps.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR PROJECTS (Continued) ITEM 3 LIVE MUSIC TASKFORCE FINAL REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS

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9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR PROJECTS (Continued) ADOPTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR PROJECTS COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0621.026 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr O’Neill That the Report of the Economic Development & Major Projects Recommendations of Tuesday, 20 June 2017, numbered ED17.0620.001 to ED17.0620.003, be adopted with the exception of Recommendation Number ED17.0620.003 which was specifically resolved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


10 CONSIDERATION OF NOTICES OF MOTION Nil 11 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE / ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Meeting Date

Question Action Officer /Status

737 13 June 2017

Cr PJ Young asked the following questions to the Chief Executive Officer, in regard to Council’s decision to alter the Expenses Reimbursement and Provision of Facilities for Councillors Policy:

1 How many relief Councillor Personal Assistant positions will remain when Council’s decision is enacted?

2 What are the salary levels for all support staff provided to the Mayor? (noting that your answer may require an answer on a confidential basis)

3 Who is responsible for and undertakes responses to queries on the Mayor’s Facebook page whilst the Mayor is in Council or Committee meetings?

4 When will Council’s decision take effect, and in particular, when will the 12 staff whose positions have today been abolished complete their work?

CEO/Pending

Answers will be provided at the 739 Council Meeting on 25 July 2017

12 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS Nil


13 GENERAL BUSINESS 13.1 ASHMORE COMMUNITY PARK MENS SHED

FN334/375/02/05(P1) RESOLUTION G17.0621.027 moved Cr Crichlow seconded Cr Owen-Jones That an amount of $43,000 be allocated from the Division 6 LAW Budget for the supply of three (3) phase power to the proposed Men’s Shed within Ashmore Community Park (Bocce Club). The works include 215 metres of conduit and cabling, the installation of a new switchboard and Energex metering.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13.2 ST JOHNS CRISIS CENTRE – SURFERS PARADISE

FN334/375/02/05(P1) RESOLUTION G17.0621.028 moved Cr Baildon seconded Cr Boulton That Council approves an allocation of $9,750 from Division 7 LAW (unallocated funds) to St Johns Crisis Centre in Surfers Paradise to assist with the provision of security services for its hospice operations, this being a one-off donation, outside of Council’s competitive programs, made on public interest grounds.

CARRIED


14 OTHER BUSINESS 14.1 2016-17 LOAN BORROWINGS FN334/-/-(P1)

1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY Not Applicable 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Not Applicable. 3 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to draw down loans from Queensland Treasury Corporation in accordance with the revised budget. 4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS Not Applicable. 5 DISCUSSION The initial 2016-17 budget adopted by Council included loans of $29,278,689. In addition, loans of $6,166,861 were re-provided to fund capital works carried over from 2015-16, giving a total loan requirement of $35,445,550. The loan amount has been adjusted in the March Budget Review resulting in a revised budget of $21,897,273. The most significant change was in Waste Management with no loans required after the capital budget was reduced. Based on expenditure for the Palm Beach Shoreline project not being required until next financial year, the loan requirement for 2016-17 is now down to $19,523,621. Initial Budget &

Re-provisionsMarch Revised

BudgetProjected Loan

RequirementWaste Management Capital $11,209,649 nil nilTourist Parks Capital $2,031,390 $759,428 $759,428Major Road Works Program $3,821,000 $3,821,000 $3,821,000Centre Improvement Program $1,466,665 $399,999 $399,999General Loans $16,916,846 $16,916,846 $14,943,088Total $35,445,550 $21,897,273 $19,523,621 General loans are loans for which repayments are funded from general revenue as there is no other specific funding source. Other loans are funded from specific sources such as the Waste Management charge, Tourist Park revenues, City Transport separate charge and Centre Improvement Program special charges. General loans are usually not project specific. However, for 2016-17 general loans include $2.3m to cover the Palm Beach Shoreline project. The remainder will be used to partially fund capital programs, including stormwater drainage, road construction and road reconstruction. Interest rates for 10 and 15 year debt are at an historic low of 3.0% and 3.3% respectively.


14 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 14.1 2016-17 LOAN BORROWINGS (Continued) FN334/-/-(P1) As has been the case for a number of years, Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) conducted a credit review of Council in 2016 and, based on that review, recommended to the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning that Council be approved to draw down the full amount of loans requested. Council subsequently received approval on 13 January 2017 for $34.0m. Council’s external debt balance as at 30 June 2016 was $736m. Based on a current projected loan program for 2016-17 of $19.5m and debt redemption of $71m, it is estimated that the external debt balance as at 30 June 2017 will reduce to $685m. The following ratios are monitored by QTC under the Master Facility Agreement that governs Council’s lending from QTC. Council is required to remain within the benchmarks set for each ratio and must inform QTC if it projects a result outside benchmarks at any future point in time.

A definition of each ratio is as follows: Leverage Ratio: Operating Revenue expressed as a percentage of Net Debt (Total Debt less Cash Investments). The negative figures indicate negative net debt, where cash investments are higher than the total debt balance. Adjusted Operating Surplus Ratio: This ratio measures whether Council’s operating revenue is sufficient to cover operating expenses. The ratio is adjusted to remove depreciation from operating expenses to avoid discrepancies between depreciation and Asset Management Plan required renewal spending. Debt Service Coverage Ratio: This ratio measures how many times net operating revenue (operating revenue less operating expenses, with interest and depreciation removed) covers the current year interest expense and current year debt principal repayments. Council currently sits comfortably within the required benchmark for each ratio in all years with the possible exception of 2017-18, due to the unique circumstances of the $66m operating cost to prepare for and deliver the Commonwealth Games next year, and a payment of $20m to the State government as a contribution to the construction of Light Rail Stage 2. As the Light Rail is not a Council asset, this payment is classed as operating expenditure. QTC fully understands the above circumstances – understanding it is short-term, based on known and unique expenditures, with ratios returning to a strong position in future years.

Ratio 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27

min max

Leverage 60% 3% 6% 8% 4% 1% -3% -9% -14% -16% -17%

Adjusted Operating Surplus 16% 13% 23% 25% 23% 24% 24% 24% 23% 23% 23%

Debt Service Coverage 2.2 1.8 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.6 3.9 4.3 4.5 5.7 6.8

Target


14 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 14.1 2016-17 LOAN BORROWINGS (Continued) FN334/-/-(P1) 6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND

OPERATIONAL PLAN Not applicable. 7 GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES™ IMPACT Not applicable. 8 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS Not applicable. 9 RISK MANAGEMENT Not applicable. 10 STATUTORY MATTERS All approvals required by legislation for the borrowing of funds from QTC have been obtained. 11 COUNCIL POLICIES Not applicable. 12 DELEGATIONS Not applicable 13 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION

Not applicable 14 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS Not applicable. 15 TIMING Based on approval being received from Council, loans will be drawn prior to the end of June 2017. The loan approval will lapse if loans are not taken up by the end of June 2017.


14 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) 14.1 2016-17 LOAN BORROWINGS (Continued) FN334/-/-(P1) 16 CONCLUSION Council has received approval from the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning to draw down loans up to $34.0m. Loan requirements were reduced to $21.9m in the March Budget Review due to some capital works not proceeding in the current financial year. Current projections indicate that the final loan requirement for 2016-17 will be $19,523,621. Interest rates have remained low, with the current QTC 10 and 15 year borrowing rates being 3.0% and 3.3% pa respectively. 17 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council resolves as follows: 1 That loans of up to $19,523,621 be drawn down from Queensland Treasury

Corporation to partly fund the 2016-17 capital program.

2 That Council note that its debt is projected to be reduced by $52m in 2016-17 and $37m in 2017-18.

Author: Authorised by:

Joe McCabe Dale Dickson Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer 12 June 2015

TRACKS REF: 62223210 RESOLUTION G17.0621.029 moved Cr Tate seconded Cr Owen-Jones 1 That loans of up to $19,523,621 be drawn down from Queensland Treasury

Corporation to partly fund the 2016-17 capital program.

2 That Council note that its debt is projected to be reduced by $52m in 2016-17 and $37m in 2017-18.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 14.2 CONFIDENTIAL STAFF MATTER

HR180/CF P1) PROCEDURAL MOTION moved Cr Taylor seconded Cr Baildon That consideration on the matter of the Chief Executive Officer’s contract be adjourned until a subsequent meeting of Council.

CARRIED There being no further business, the meeting was declared closed at 11.19am.


I hereby certify that these pages Numbered 1 to 78 constitute

The Minutes of the Meeting

of the Council of the City of Gold Coast

held Wednesday 21 June 2017

................................................................. MAYOR

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