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769

Adopted Report of the

Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting

held

Thursday 14 February 2019

at

1 pm

City of Gold Coast Council Chambers 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise

769th Council Meeting 26 February 2019 2 Lifestyle And Community Committee Meeting 14 February 2019 Adopted Report

Index

Adopted Report

Lifestyle and Community Committee Meeting

Thursday 14 February 2019

Item Direct. File Page Subject

1 LC CM787/790/03/04(P1) 2018-19 Proposed Agenda Items For The Lifestyle And Community Committee

2 LC FN334/375/02/07(P1) 2018-19 Local Area Works Program - Additions And Community Facility Contributions

Closed Session

3 LC CM787/790/03/07(P1) Kirra Beach Tourist Park - RTA Residents

4 EPE CE196/430/01/01(P3) Koala Conservation Plan - Consolidated Implementation Plan

General Business

5 DIV 2 CS433/-/-(P7) Helensvale State High School

6 DIV 2 CS433/-/-/(P7) Rotary Club Of Coomera Valley

7 DIV 11 CS433/-/-/(P7) Kuring Gai Park

KEY: OCEO - Office of the Chief Executive Officer OCOO Office of the Chief Operating Officer EPE - Economy, Planning and Environment OS - Organisational ServicesLC - Lifestyle and Community TI - Transport and Infrastructure

WW - Water and Waste

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ADOPTION BY COUNCIL 26 FEBRUARY 2019

ADOPTION OF LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE REPORT

RESOLUTION G19.0226.001 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr O’Neill

That the Report of the Lifestyle and Community Committee’s Recommendations of Thursday, 14 February 2019, numbered LC19.0214.001 to LC19.0214.007, be adopted with the exception of Recommendation Numbers LC19.0214.003 and LC19.0214.007 which were specifically resolved.

CARRIED ATTENDANCE

Cr H Vorster (Chairperson) Cr G Baildon AM arrived 1.27pm Cr K Boulton Cr D Gates Cr R La Castra Cr G O’Neill Cr G Tozer

Cr PC Young visitor Cr WM Owen-Jones visitor

Ms A Ewens Director Lifestyle and Community Mr R Pascoe Manager Community Venues and Services Ms H Deeley Coordinator Business and Commercial Development

APOLOGY / LEAVE OF ABSENCE

PROCEDURAL MOTION moved Cr Gates seconded Cr La Castra

That the apology of Cr C Caldwell be noted. CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS


ITEM 1 LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY 2018-19 PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE CM787/790/03/04(P1)

2018-19

ITEM BRANCH ACTION/ PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Lifestyle and Community Committee – All Meetings

2018-19 Proposed Agenda Items for the Lifestyle and Community Committee

Director’s Office Standing Item

2018-19 Local Area Works Program – Additions Lifestyle and Community Committee

Transport & Local Area Works Standing item.

770 Council Meeting – 12 March 2019 (1pm)

Lifestyle and Community Committee – 28 February 2019

Draft Gold Coast Biosecurity Management Plan and Programs

Health Regulatory & Lifeguard Services

As per resolution G16.1207.008

Response to Petition – Rowing on Lake Orr Parks & Recreational Services Response to petition.


ITEM 1 (Continued) 2018-19 PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE CM787/790/03/04(P1)

771 Council Meeting – 26 March 2019 (1pm)

Lifestyle and Community Committee – 14 March 2019

Demand for Grass Root Sports on Gold Coast Parks & Recreational Services

Coomera Civic Hub Safe & Liveable Communities

Litter and Illegal Dumping Reduction Plan Health Regulatory & Lifeguard Services

Helensvale Golf Club Lessee Parks & Recreational Services

Southport Broadwater Parklands LGIP Parks & Recreational Services

RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council resolves as follows: That the 2018-19 Proposed Agenda Items for the Lifestyle and Community Committee be noted. Authorised by:

Alison Ewens TRACKS REF: #72664236 Director Lifestyle and Community COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION LC19.0214.002 moved Cr Gates seconded Cr O’Neill That the 2018-19 Proposed Agenda Items for the Lifestyle and Community Committee be noted.

CARRIED


ITEM 2 LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY 2018-19 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM – ADDITIONS AND COMMUNITY FACILITY CONTRIBUTIONS FN334/375/02/07(P1) Refer 5 page attachment 1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY 1.1 I recommend that Attachments 3 to 5 of this report be considered in Closed Session

pursuant to section 275 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the reason that the matter involves the local government’s budget.

1.2 I recommend that Attachments 3 to 5 be deemed confidential documents in

accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009 and that the attachments remain confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Not Applicable. 3 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is for Council to approve additions to the 2018-19 Local Area Works Program as detailed in Attachments 1 and 2. 4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS Not Applicable. 5 DISCUSSION Councillors in conjunction with City officers have suggested that the projects as detailed in Attachments 1 and 2 be added to the 2018-19 Local Area Works Program. 6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND

OPERATIONAL PLAN 1.0 The best place to live and visit.

1.1 Our city provides a choice of liveable places We can choose diverse lifestyle and housing options from rural to city living.

2.0 Prosperity built on a strong diverse economy

2.3 We have infrastructure that supports productivity and growth. We have connected and vibrant economic precincts.

3.0 People contribute to a strong community spirit 3.6 We are an active community

We enjoy the city and its enviable climate.

7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS Funds are available within the various Local Area Works allocations to carry out the works as indicated in the attachments within the 2018-19 financial year. In the case of the Local Area Works Program – Additions, details of the additional annual operational/maintenance costs, estimated new/upgrade and renewal costs and estimated useful life of the new assets created are shown in Attachment 1.


ITEM 2 (Continued) 2018-19 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM – ADDITIONS AND COMMUNITY FACILITY CONTRIBUTIONS FN334/375/02/07(P1) The new/upgrade cost is the cost to create or upgrade the asset. The renewal cost is the cost to renew the asset in today’s dollars and includes disposal costs and design costs as required at the end of the asset’s estimated useful life. The works proposed in this report will be maintained and operated using WOC maintenance budgets unless otherwise specified. Budget submissions will therefore be lodged during future budget deliberations to cover maintenance and operational costs. These assets will be included in the relevant Asset Management Plans. Ongoing costs of community facility contributions are the responsibility of the organisation receiving the contribution. 8 RISK MANAGEMENT Transport and Infrastructure’s risk in the terms of project development and delivery is mitigated by the risk management procedure 6-3 which is aligned with the Risk Management Standards AS/NZS 31000:2018. Lifestyle and Community risk in the terms of project development and delivery is mitigated by undertaking risk assessments (including consequence and likelihood assessments and mitigation actions) as part of project planning and execution. Corporate Risk CO000431 - Non-compliance with State and Commonwealth Legislation leading to potential prosecution of the City and executive officer liability. City image now relates to grant making. Council’s diligent improvement of and adherence to its community grants policy will effectively mitigate this risk. 9 STATUTORY MATTERS Not Applicable. 10 COUNCIL POLICIES The policies applicable to the inclusion of Local Area Works projects listed for endorsement by Council is Local Area Works and Services Program Policy (iSPOT #48181699) and the Community Grants Policy. 11 DELEGATIONS Not Applicable.


ITEM 2 (Continued) 2018-19 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM – ADDITIONS AND COMMUNITY FACILITY CONTRIBUTIONS FN334/375/02/07(P1) 12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION Name and Title of the Stakeholder Consulted

Directorate or Organisation

Is the Stakeholder Satisfied With Content of Report and Recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate)

Aaron Doblo, Senior Business Improvement Officer

Lifestyle and Community

Yes

Cam French, Parks Project Officer


Yes

Garry Ellis, Program Coordinator

Transport and Infrastructure

Yes

Lauren Bennett, Recreational Services Officer


Yes

13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS The community, ratepayers and visitors to the Gold Coast will benefit from the new and improved facilities funded from the Local Area Works Program as listed in the attachments. 14 TIMING Projects listed with “TBA” will be added to the Local Area Works Program once formally approved by Council and included in Design/Construction Programs for implementation in conjunction with other priority works contained in the City’s Capital Works Program. 15 CONCLUSION The proposed additions to the Local Area Works and Services Program as suggested by divisional councillors in conjunction with City officers are listed in the attachments. It is recommended that Council approve the additions and community facility contributions in order that they can be delivered as soon as practicable.


ITEM 2 (Continued) 2018-19 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM – ADDITIONS AND COMMUNITY FACILITY CONTRIBUTIONS FN334/375/02/07(P1)

16 RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:

1 That the additions listed in Attachment 1 be approved for the 2018-19 Local Area Works Program.

2 That Council approves the allocation of funds detailed in the Community Facility Contributions Table in Attachment 2, these being Community Facility Contributions under Council’s Community Grants Policy.

3 That Attachments 3 to 5 be deemed confidential documents in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009 and that Attachment 2 remain confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.

Author: Authorised by: Garry Ellis Alison Ewens Program Coordinator Project Management Unit Director Lifestyle and Community 23 January 2019 Tracks Ref: # 72653954

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION LC19.0214.002 moved Cr Gates seconded Cr O’Neill

1 That the additions listed in Attachment 1 be approved for the 2018-19 Local Area Works Program.

2 That Council approves the allocation of funds detailed in the Community Facility Contributions Table in Attachment 2, these being Community Facility Contributions under Council’s Community Grants Policy.

3 That Attachments 3 to 5 be deemed confidential documents in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009 and that Attachment 2 remain confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.

CARRIED


ATTACHMENT 1

LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY – ADDITIONS Line

# Contact Officer

Div Project No Location and / or Recipient

Organisation

Description Proposed Local Area Works Allocation

New / Upgrade. Preliminary

Estimated Capital costs

$

Additional Annual

Operations & Maintenance

Costs $

Estimate Useful

Life Years

Future Renewal

Costs

1 A. Doblo (CR169012)

3 TBA Ragamuffin Drive West, Coomera

Allocation for the installation of new fencing within McCoys Creek Wetlands. Works include;

Install 96 brown recycled plastic bushland bollards

Installation of a bikeway entrance type 1, with a type 4 bollard

33,100 500 20 33,100

2 C. French (CR243232)

12 28129 Kelly Avenue, Miami

Increase the initial allocation for project #28129, Ed Hardy Park Recreational Area Renewal by $90,000 from $18,000 to $108,000 to progress the

Detail design Approvals Tender documentation

90,000 N/A N/A N/A

3 G. Ellis (CR259112)

14 27656 Funding of Community Organisations Occupying Council Leasehold Land – Division 14

Increase the allocation for project #27656, Division 14 Community Facility Contributions 2018-19 by $101,000 from $30,000 to $131,000 to cater for future allocations across the Division.

101,000 N/A N/A N/A

Sub Total 500 Cumulative Total 66,719

Cumulative total is the total value of the additional annual operational maintenance costs for local area works funded Community assets submitted to

Council for notation for the 2018-19 financial year as at the date of this report.


ATTACHMENT 2

LIFESTYLE AND COMMUNITY – COMMUNITY FACILITY CONTRIBUTIONS Line

# Reviewing Officer and

CR#

Div Project Number

Organisation Eligibility status

Purpose of Contribution

Amount Merit of contribution

1 L. Bennett(CR3471)

6 TBA Gold Coast Community Transport Inc

Eligible Towards installing wheelchair access to the leased building within Owen Park, Southport.

25,000 Upgrades to leased building

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CONFIDENTIAL

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CLOSED SESSION LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2009 AND SUPPORTING REGULATIONS

PROCEDURAL MOTION moved Cr Gates seconded Cr Boulton

That the Committee move into Closed Session pursuant to Section 275(1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the consideration of the following item for the reason shown:-

Item Subject Reason

3 Kirra Beach Tourist park – RTA residents Prejudicial Matter

4 Koala Conservation Plan – Consolidated Implementation Plan Budgetary Matter

CARRIED

PROCEDURAL MOTION moved Cr La Castra seconded Cr Owen-Jones

That the Committee move into Open Session.

CARRIED

769th Council Meeting 26 February 2019 Lifestyle And Community Committee Meeting 14 February 2019

ITEM 3 COMMUNITY VENUES AND SERVICES KIRRA BEACH TOURIST PARK – RTA RESIDENTS CM787/790/03/07(P1)

1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY

1.1 I recommend that this report be considered in Closed Session pursuant to section 275 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the reason that the matter involves other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage.

1.2 I recommend 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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Not Applicable.

3 PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to present a petition from the Kirra Beach Tourist Park RTA Residents Committee and provide Council with recommendations for a response.

4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS

Ex Minute G18.02227.006

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 Council’s Policy in this matter be amended as outlined in the report and that correspondence (as attached) be issued to existing residents at the earliest opportunity.

3 That a negotiated process commence as per the report.

4 That the CEO be delegated the power to do all things necessary, as outlined in this report, to implement the revised policy approach including, but not limited to, ensuring the protection of Council’s long term interests with regard to alterations, scrutinising all requests for assignments, and ensuring new agreements are only considered on a case by case basis with full disclosure of Council’s intentions to prospective new tenants.

5 That subsequent to negotiations with residents Council’s 10 Year Financial

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ITEM 3 (Continued) KIRRA BEACH TOURIST PARK – RTA RESIDENTS CM787/790/03/07(P1)

5 DISCUSSION

On Monday 29 October 2018, representatives of the Kirra Beach Tourist Park Residents Committee met with the CEO, City officers and the Local Divisional Councillor. During this meeting the Committee representatives tabled a letter to the CEO outlining five (5) requests

on behalf of the caravan owners of the 20 sites leased under Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (RTA) Act (Act) agreements.

Below are the requests raised by the committee followed by recommendations for consideration by Council.

1. All residents under the Act whose homes are more in keeping with a manufacturedhome be inspected by an independent licensed builder and if these homes are certifiedthat they meet these standards, council should re-classify these dwellings asmanufactured homes.

Recommendation: That the request not be supported as it is incongruent with legislative definitions.

Section 10 of the Manufactured Homes Act (MHA Act) defines a manufactured home. The Act clearly states that a converted caravan is not a manufactured home.

10 What is a manufactured home (1) A manufactured home is a structure, other than a caravan or tent, that—(a) has the character of a dwelling house; and(b) is designed to be able to be moved from one position to another; and(c) is not permanently attached to land.(2) A manufactured home does not include a converted caravan.

10A What is a converted caravan A converted caravan is a structure that—

(a) as originally designed, was a caravan; and(b) is no longer a caravan because of a structural addition or structural alteration.

2. For all RTA residents with homes of the above standard, the Council offer $150,000 forthe sale of their home to Council.

Recommendation: That this request is not supported, for the same reasons as number 1. There is no legal basis to support the acquisition by Council of the subject homes.

3. All RTA residents, including those whose homes do not meet these standards, areoffered compensation of $50,000 to re-locate.

Recommendation: That this request not be supported.

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Council has already provided a generous notice period of 10 years to assist residents with re-location. By nature, caravans on an RTA agreement are not permanent nor entitled to an assumption of ongoing guarantee of site in the same way as an MHA.

The $50,000 compensation is well in excess of the estimated cost to move a van, being between $3000 - $10,000 and is therefore also not an appropriate measure of relocation costs.

4. Any residents may move out and leave their home in the park without penalty and withoutrequirement to compensate the Council.

Recommendation: That this request be supported for any resident who wishes to vacate prior to or upon termination of the proposed three year lease offered below (30 June 2022).

The current terms and conditions of site agreements require caravan owners to remove their vans and structures from site upon departure. Depending on the distance of the move, the van type and the condition of the van, it may cost in excess of $10,000 to move the van and to undertake site works to return the site to its original condition.

The Gold Coast Tourist Parks can recoup this expense by having the sites returned to tourist accommodation ahead of 2028 which would provide a mutual benefit for the resident in not having to wear this cost and having tourist accommodation available earlier.

5. All residents under the RTA be given a 10 year lease ending on the 30 June 2028.

Recommendation: 1) That the request for a ten year lease not be supported;

2) That whilst there is no legal basis to support this request, that in consideration of theuncertainty some van owners have felt due to the change in policy, that an offer be madeto all RTA residents to amend their existing agreements to a three year fixed termagreement, commencing 1 July 2019 and terminating 30 June 2022, conditional upon allmaintenance and repairs being brought up to the standard under their existingagreements. The agreement will revert back to a periodic agreement at the expiration ofthe three year term.

The current RTA agreements held by our van residents are a periodic agreement which provides residents with a minimum of 60 days’ notice for termination. As it is not the intention of the current Council to remove any RTA on a 60 days’ notice, it would be acceptable to the Gold Coast Tourist Parks to offer a fixed term agreement to provide additional certainty to effected residents. However, it is the position of the Gold Coast Tourist Parks that a 10 year lease is not in keeping with the industry norm for rentals (usually 6-12 month lease) and is not an appropriate lease offer.

With respect to RTA site agreements, it has been noted that a number of the caravans and structures have not been maintained to the standard required under our Park Rules. It would be prudent, at this time, to ensure that any residents being provided with the benefit of a three (3) year agreement, be required to undertake appropriate maintenance of their sites to ensure compliance with Park Rules.

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Response to medical certificates: In addition to the five (5) requests put forward by the Committee, a number of medical notes and certificates relating to van owners have been tabled. There has been no specific request made by the Committee to review or respond to these; however, it is understood that these were provided in support of the above five (5) requests.

6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN

3.0 People contribute to a strong community spirit.

3.3 Our community is inclusive and supportive. We are a diverse community where everyone is welcome, families thrive and people know their neighbours.

7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS

Budget/Funding Considerations

Financial implications would be the subject of a future budget review.

Costs for Capital Works and Service Proposals

Not Applicable. Under the City’s Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy, all site demolition is expensed.

People and Culture

Not Applicable. The additional workload from entering in to multiple fixed term contracts will be absorbed within the existing team.

8 RISK MANAGEMENT

The risks associated with this report relate to Council’s public image. There has been adverse reaction and resultant publicity from residents, some who were already moved from other City owned Tourist Parks during previous policy changes.

Many of the residents are elderly, some are financially disadvantaged and some are of failing health.

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9 STATUTORY MATTERS

The proposed agreements are subject to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.

10 COUNCIL POLICIES

Effective from 28 February 2018, Council’s policy position (Permanent Sites at Tourist Parks Policy) with respect to sites occupied by permanent residents is as follows:

a) With the exception of the Kirra Beach Tourist Park permanent residents (covered bypoints d and e below), all other tourist park sites be progressively vacated over timeand under a process of natural attrition, ensuring the availability of additional sites foruse by bona fide tourists.

b) Sites devoted to permanent residents under Residential Tenancies and RoomingAccommodation Act 2008 agreements or Storage Van Licences are required toremove their caravan/annexe from site upon exiting the park.

c) Any applications for the construction of structural improvements or fixtures, such asensuites, at the Tallebudgera Creek, Broadwater, Ocean Beach, Kirra Beach andBurleigh Beach Tourist Park sites by permanent residents holding a ResidentialTenancy Act Agreement will not be approved by Council unless the applicantconfirms in writing that they are fully aware of Council’s position that upon vacatingthe park their caravans/annexes must be removed.

d) Kirra Beach Tourist park will no longer provide or offer sites to be occupied on apermanent basis; and

e) Progressively, over the period up to June 2028, repurpose and/or redevelop sitescurrently being occupied on a permanent basis to other uses.

11 DELEGATIONS

Delegation 472: To enter into, vary and discharge leases, licences, permits, assignments, subleases and tenancy arrangements of a routine or minor nature, where Council is the lessee or lessor. Any action approved pursuant to this delegation to be reported to Council on a quarterly basis. The CEO to confer with the Divisional Councillor prior to taking action.

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12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION

Name and/or Title of the Stakeholder Consulted



Joe McCabe Chief Operating Officer

OCOO Yes

Richard Pascoe Manager

Community Venues & Services

Yes

Heather Deeley Executive Coordinator

Gold Coast Tourist Parks Yes

13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

External / community stakeholder Impacts

The following stakeholder impacts are identified for consideration:

Permanent residents - the park is home to a number of permanent residents (20 RTAsites), many of whom are elderly, some are financially disadvantaged and some are offailing health.

Internal (Organisational) Stakeholder Impacts

Not Applicable.

14 TIMING

Communication with the RTA tenants should occur immediately upon adoption by Council.

15 CONCLUSION

A Resident’s Committee (who represent many but not all residents) have tabled a number of requests for consideration including up to $150,000 for compensation. There is no legal basis for the request and there is no requirement for Council to approve any of these requests.

An offer to provide a maximum three (3) year fixed-term tenancy agreement and offer for residents vacating by 30 June 2022 to leave the site without restoration is recommended as a gesture of goodwill.

If not approved, tenants will continue under their existing periodic agreements which provides for minimum 60 days’ to vacate.

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16 RECOMMENDATION



2 That Council’s position on the Kirra Beach Tourist Park Residents Committee requests dated 29 October 2018 be as follows:

a Request 1 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition.

b Request 2 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition.

c Request 3 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition.

d Request 4 - That the request be supported for any resident who wishes to vacate prior to or upon termination of the proposed three year lease offered below (no later than 30 June 2022); however, after this date, the existing requirement to remove vans and annexes will remain.

e Request 5 - That the request for a ten year lease not be supported; however an offer be made to all RTA residents to amend their existing agreements to a three year fixed term agreement, commencing 1 July 2019 and terminating 30 June 2022, conditional upon all maintenance and repairs being brought up to the required standard, with the agreement reverting to a periodic agreement upon expiry.

3 That Council’s position in this matter be communicated to all RTA tenants.

4 That any further financial implications be the subject of a future budget review.

Author: Authorised by: Heather Deeley Alison Ewens Executive Coordinator Gold Coast Tourist Parks

Director Lifestyle & Community

8 January 2019

TRACKS REF: Document2

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CHANGED AT COUNCIL MEETING 26 FEBRUARY 2019

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION moved Cr Vorster

LC19.0214.003 seconded Cr La Castra



a Request 1 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition.

b Request 2 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition.

c Request 3 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition.

d Request 4 - That the request be supported for any resident who wishes to vacate prior to or upon termination of the proposed three year lease offered below (no later than 30 June 2022); however, after this date, the existing requirement to remove vans and annexes will remain.

e Request 5 - That the request for a ten year lease not be supported; however an offer be made to all RTA residents to amend their existing agreements to a three year fixed term agreement, commencing 1 July 2019 and terminating 30 June 2022, conditional upon all maintenance and repairs being brought up to the required standard, with the agreement reverting to a periodic agreement upon expiry.



CARRIED Cr Baildon and Cr O’Neill abstained.

COUNCIL MEETING 26 FEBRUARY 2019

RESOLUTION G19.0226.005 moved Cr O’Neill seconded Cr McDonald

That Committee Recommendation LC19.0214.003 be adopted, with a change to Parts 2 d & e, such that it reads in its entirety as follows:


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a Request 1 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition;

b Request 2 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition;

c Request 3 - That the request not be supported as there is no legal basis for the proposition;

d Request 4 – That the request be supported for any RTAA resident who wishes to vacate prior to or upon termination of the proposed lease offered below (expiry 30 June 2028);

e Request 5 – That a Fixed Term Agreement expiring 30 June 2028 be offered to current RTAA residents only in line with Council Resolution to transition permanent residency from Kirra Beach Tourist Park by that date.



A division was called.

For 9 Cr Tozer, Cr Owen-Jones, Cr PJ Young, Cr Caldwell, Cr Crichlow, Cr O'Neill, Cr Boulton, Cr Taylor, Cr McDonald

Against 5 Cr Vorster, Cr La Castra, Cr Gates, Cr PC Young, Cr Tate Abstained 1 Cr Baildon Absent 0Did Not Vote 0

CARRIED

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ITEM 4 CITY PLANNING KOALA CONSERVATION PLAN – CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN CE196/430/01/01 Refer 4 page attachment

1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY

1.1 I recommend that this report be considered in Closed Session pursuant to section 275 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the reason that the matter involves

(c) the local government’s budget.

1.2 I recommend 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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Not Applicable.

3 PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to present a consolidated Implementation Plan of the city wide Koala Conservation Plan, including the recommendations in the recently endorsed East Coomera and Parkwood-Coombabah koala population studies.

4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS

Ex Minute G18.0921.011/LC18.0906.005 (in part):

1 That Council notes the progress of implementation planning for East Coomera and Parkwood-Coombabah koala populations.

2 That Council supports the integration of recommendations of the East Coomera Koala Population Study 2017 and the Parkwood-Coombabah Koala Population Study 2017 into an updated city wide Koala Conservation Plan – Implementation Plan.

Ex Minute G18.0323.011 (in part):

3 That Council supports the use of the Parkwood-Coombabah Koala Population Study 2017 to inform citywide Koala Conservation Plan actions, including the development of a comprehensive implementation plan to be reported back to Council by June 2018 based on recommendations from the study.

Ex Minute G17.1208.013 (in part):

4 That Council continues to develop a comprehensive implementation plan to supplement existing actions based on recommendations from the Biolink East Coomera Koala Population Study 2017, including consultation with the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection for matters relating to koala translocation, to be reported back to Council by June 2018.


ITEM 4 (Continued) KOALA CONSERVATION PLAN – CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN CE196/430/01/01

5 DISCUSSION

In December 2017 and March 2018, the Vulnerable Species Management Team presented the East Coomera Koala Population Study 2017 (ECKPS 2017) and the Parkwood-Coombabah Koala Population Study 2017 (PCKPS 2017), to the City Planning Committee and Lifestyle and Community Committee respectively.

Both population studies contained a number of recommendations focusing on threat mitigation, habitat protection and enhancement opportunities, and the potential need to translocate/relocate at risk animals. The majority of recommendations within the population studies align with the 62 actions of the current Koala Conservation Plan (KCP), however a number of the recommendations are considered new actions for the City. The additional recommendations, generated through the population studies, have undergone preliminary investigation and have been integrated into a Koala Conservation Plan Implementation Plan (refer Attachment 1: Koala Conservation Plan Implementation Plan). During the integration of new management actions into the KCP, existing actions have been refined and amalgamated to reduce duplication.

While the KCP – Implementation Plan will be considered the guiding document for koala conservation in the City, further changes are expected to the document as a result of the release of the Queensland Government’s Koala Conservation Strategy. A number of Queensland Government changes will influence the KCP Implementation Plan including the translocation policy, prioritisation of threat mitigation, updated habitat mapping and the identification of priority areas. Consequently, a further progress report on the proposed changes to the KCP Implementation Plan will be presented to Council when all available information has been received from the State Government. As such the KCP and the KCP – Implementation Plan are expected to both be revised over the next 12 months.

Key proposed changes to the KCP actions include: Amalgamation of 11 Community Engagement actions into 4 concise actions to

minimise duplication; New action to secure and enhance koala habitat in the Pimpama/Coomera area as

per the Koala Acquisition and Enhancement Separate Charge; New actions to investigate the need for a koala translocation program; New actions to clarify population monitoring requirements for the City; New actions relating to the installation of safe koala movement infrastructure.

The KCP – Implementation Plan details the current funding details, as approved by the City, to carry out all actions. However, due to the scope, some actions remain unfunded or partially funded.

6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN

Corporate Plan – Gold Coast 2022 The activities of the Vulnerable Species Management Team are consistent with Outcome 1.2 of the Corporate Plan.



Outcome 1.2: “We live in balance with nature” - We manage quality rural and urban living while looking after the future of the city’s rainforest, bushland, waterways and open space.

Key programs of work: Restore ecosystems and fauna through weed control, natural regeneration, revegetation, maintenance, education and voluntary programs.

Our Natural City Strategy

Key priority action 2.1: Investigate collaborative monitoring and reporting arrangements on the health, condition, quality and protection of our city’s natural assets to inform management actions.

Key priority action 2.2: Prioritise and implement management actions to improve health, quality, condition and level of protection for our priority natural assets.

Key priority action 3.1: Establish new and grow existing partnerships with private landowners, volunteer groups and government programs to increase the area of land protected, restore strategic habitat and conserve priority species.

Key priority action 3.2: Implement a suite of tools which are fiscally responsible to enable practical, community-focused partnerships to safeguard areas of high value for their environmental, recreational and hazard mitigation functions.

Key priority action 3.3: Partner with government, research institutions and businesses to undertake targeted research and conservation actions on strategic habitat and priority species in the city.

Key priority action 3.4: Continue to work collaboratively with stakeholders and landowners to coordinate bushfire, pest plant and animal management in the city.

Key priority action 3.5: Work with the development industry, major infrastructure providers and government to direct investments and activities in the permanent protection of important natural assets and provision of vegetation offsets arising from the City Plan, the Queensland Government’s Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and the Commonwealth’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to help secure the city’s critical wildlife corridors, core habitat areas and substantial remnants.

7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS

Budget/Funding Considerations

The KCP – Implementation Plan details the current funding for actions as approved by the City. Some actions however remain partially funded or unfunded and may be subject to budget bids through the budget bid process.

8 RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk CO000672



Critical Species Management – City wide critical species continue to decline resulting in domestic and international reputational damage impacting the economy, environment and City image.

Mitigation actions

Development of City Wide Critical Species Management Plan (City-wide Koala Plan) Species Prioritisation Framework East Coomera Koala Population Study Koala Conservation Plan for Elanora-Currumbin Waters Implementation Koala Conservation Plan for East Coomera Implementation Koala Conservation Plan for Burleigh Ridge

Risk CO000675 A reduction in the extent and quality of the City’s natural assets network, green space and community access opportunities resulting in a possible decline in city liveability, image and economic potential.

Mitigation actions

Vulnerable Species Management

9 STATUTORY MATTERS

The koala is listed as a ‘vulnerable’ species under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and within the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992.

State Planning Policy (SPP) – Biodiversity – Matters of national environmentalsignificance and matters of state environmental significance – identifying andfacilitating protection.

Planning Regulation 2017 – planning instrument that regulates new development inkoala habitat areas. The Planning Regulation 2017 aims to minimise impact on koalahabitat areas.

Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 – promotes the continuedexistence of viable koala populations in the wild and contains provisions for safeclearing practises of koala habitat.

SEQ Regional Plan 2017 – koala conservation is listed as a Goal of the regional plan with specific strategies to achieve a network of interconnected koala habitat to sustain SEQ’s koala population over the long term.

10 COUNCIL POLICIES

Not Applicable.

11 DELEGATIONS

Not Applicable.



12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION

Name and/or Title of the Stakeholder Consulted



Peter Joy Supervising Environmental Planner (City Development)

Economy, Planning & Environment Yes

Lauren Dykes Coordinator Strategic City Planning (City Planning)

Economy, Planning & Environment Yes

Paul Cockbain Natural Areas Management Unit (Parks & Recreational Services)

Lifestyle & Community Yes

Mykel Smith Coordinator Animal Management (Health & Regulatory Services)


Dave Allaway Coordinator Pest Management (Health & Regulatory Services)


Mark Pease Coordinator Environmental Management (Business & Program Management)

Transport & Infrastructure Yes

13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

Internal (Organisational) Stakeholder Impacts Internal stakeholders have been consulted regarding their actions, priority, timing and

budget to inform work programming.

14 TIMING

Many of the actions are currently underway as the individual plans and studies have been separately endorsed. Consolidation of the implementation plan will allow for easier tracking of action implementation.

Additional actions may be required in response to the current State Government review of koala conservation legislation and policy. The Vulnerable Species Management Team will continue to liaise with the State Government on legislative reforms, threat mitigation actions and translocation policy updates. Any subsequent required changes to the KCP Implementation Plan will be reviewed and presented to Council.



15 CONCLUSION

The Vulnerable Species Management Team has integrated recommendations from the ECKPS 2017 and the PCKPS 2017 into an updated KCP Implementation Plan.

Further updates to the KCP Implementation Plan are likely in response to the State Government’s update of koala conservation legislation and policy. City officers will seek to provide an updated KCP Implementation Plan that aligns with the State Government requirements once the policy position has been finalised. The Vulnerable Species Management Team will continue to liaise with the State Government on legislative reforms, threat mitigation actions and translocation policy updates.

16 RECOMMENDATION



2 That Council supports the integration of recommendations of the East Coomera Koala Population Study 2017 and the Parkwood-Coombabah Koala Population Study 2017 into an updated city wide Koala Conservation Plan – Consolidated Implementation Plan.

3 That Council notes that an updated Koala Conservation Plan – Consolidated Implementation Plan will be reported back to Council to incorporate the Department of Environment and Science finalisation of koala legislative reforms, habitat mapping, priority area mapping and translocation policies.

Author: Authorised by: Mikalah Koch Alisha Swain Supervising Conservation Officer 7 December 2018

Director Economy, Planning and Environment

TRACKS REF: 72615705

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION LC19.0214.004 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr La Castra


2 That Council supports the integration of recommendations of the East Coomera Koala Population Study 2017 and the Parkwood-Coombabah Koala Population Study 2017 into an updated city wide Koala Conservation Plan – Consolidated Implementation Plan.

3 That Council notes that an updated Koala Conservation Plan – Consolidated Implementation Plan will be reported back to Council to incorporate the Department of Environment and Science finalisation of koala legislative reforms, habitat mapping, priority area mapping and translocation policies.

CARRIED

New Action Number Action Priority

Lead & Partners Start Completion 18-19 Actual 19- 20 Budget 20-21 Budget

21-22 Budget

Funded/ Unfunded/ Partially Funded Total Funded

TOTAL Unfunded

A1

Carry out community education and awareness, by providing information including:* creating koala friendly backyards* bushfire prevention on private property and the effects uncontrolled burning can have on wildlife* how to minimise vehicle strike and what to do if they encounter a koala hit by car* threats to koala health, including how to identify physical symptoms and what to do if a diseased koala is sighted* managing wild dogs on their property* maintain/improve habitat health* how to be a responsible pet owner, keeping dogs on a leash in koala habitat areas, where dog off-leash areas are located and what to do if they suspect their dog has injured a koala* threat mitigation programs for areas that adjoin sites that still support koalas* general ecology of koalas H

Vuln SpAMU

Current Action Ongoing $ Funded $ -$

A2

Promote and support community tree planting days, focussing on rehabilitation and connectivity of koala habitat areas. H

NAMUVuln SpCorp Comms


A3

Encourage community reporting of koala sightings to the City, through community education and initiatives, including new technologies. M

Vuln SpCorp Comms

Current Action Ongoing $ Partially Funded $

A4

Liaise with Corporate Communication Branch to create timely media and promotional opportunities of key koala conservation messages. M

Vuln SpAMUCorp Comms


B1

Identify and enhance koala habitat linkages in the city to ensure safer koala movement and dispersal, including liaison with infrastructure providers to maintain and improve connectivity during infrastructure works such as heavy rail, light rail and roads. H

Vuln SpMaj ProjTrans & InfW&WSURP

Current Action Ongoing $ - $ - $ - $ - Funded FTE -$

B2Investigate City Plan residential densities and zoning where they contain koala habitat. H

Env PlanSURPVuln Sp 18/19 20/21 $ - $ - $ - $ - Unfunded -$ FTE

B3Review priority koala areas and koala habitat protection mechanisms within the City Plan. H

Vuln SpEnv PlanCity Plan 19/20 19/20 $ -$ -$ -$ Funded $ -$

B4

Investigate and negotiate potential Voluntary Conservation Agreements, Land for Wildlife membership and Targeted Environmental Covenants for suitable properties within koala habitat. M

CPPMaj Proj


B5

Review and update the Statutory Covenant Governance Framework to prioritise assistance or compliance action in koala habitat. L Maj Proj 19/20 20/21 -$ -$ -$ -$ Funded FTE -$

B6

Implement the Protected Koala Habitat Network in Coomera and Pimpama H Maj Proj

Current Action 18/19 $ - $ - $ - $ - Partially Funded KAESC TBD

B7

Investigate the threat of bushfire absence on koala habitat and identify options to manage high-risk areas to maintain or improve suitable koala habitat quality. L

Vuln Sp NAMU 20/21 20-21 $ - $ - $ - $ - Unfunded -$ TBD

B8

Partner with universities and research organisations to identify risks to koala habitat associated with a changing climate, measure and prioritise risks, and establish mitigation measures to ensure adaptable planning for the future. Includes consideration of:* habitat contraction and shift* leaf biochemistry change* increased fire risk* water availability* vegetation reaction to increased temperatures and sea level M

Vuln SpUniversity 20/21 20-21 $ - $ - $ $ - Unfunded $ - $

B9

Educate and assist with Spot Assessment Technique surveys and strip transects required for Ecological Site Assessments, as per City Plan, and improve where necessary. L

Vuln SpEco Ass

Current Action Ongoing $ - $ - $ - $ - Partially Funded FTE FTE

B10

Monitor priority koala areas to document tree health and condition, such as presence of myrtle rust and over-browsing, and carry out remedial actions as required. M

Vuln SpNAMU

Current Action Ongoing -$ -$ -$ -$ Partially Funded FTE FTE

B11Prepare and maintain a prioritised list of potential koala habitat restoration sites. H

Vuln SpNAMU

Current Action Ongoing $ -$ -$ -$ Funded $ -$

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B12

Liaise with the Federal and State Government regarding the delivery of koala habitat offsets required under the EPBC Act or State Government Environmental Offsets Acts, including promotion of priority koala habitat restoration sites within the city. M Maj Proj

Current Action Ongoing -$ -$ -$ -$ Funded FTE -$

B13

Conduct restoration activities through partnering with NAMU, Parks, Divisional Councillors and offset activities.

H

Vuln SpMaj ProjNAMUParks

Current Action Ongoing $ -$ -$ Partially Funded -$ TBD

B14

Conduct restoration activities through investigating and applying for external funding sources. M

Vuln SpMaj ProjNAMUParks 19/20 21-22 -$ -$ -$ -$ Not funded -$ FTE

B15

Propagate nursery stock for koala habitat restoration programs from local provenance seed. L

Vuln SpNAMU


B16

Ensure koalas and koala habitat are considered in the preparation of Reserve Based Bushfire Management Plans and Hazard Reduction Burn Plans including:* Prescribed burning and mechanical hazard reduction within priority koala areas* Vulnerable species management officers are consulted regarding hazard reduction burns within koala habitat to provide advice regarding koala safety during burns L

NAMUVuln Sp


B17

Investigate restoration activities or treatments in habitat that have records of low representation of Priority Koala Food Trees or have an absence of Priority Koala Food Trees. L

Vuln SpNAMU 19/20 21-22 -$ -$ -$ -$ Unfunded -$ TBD

B18Maintain up to date koala habitat mapping for the Gold Coast. H Vuln Sp

Current Action Ongoing $ -$ -$ $ Funded $ -$

C1

Provide data and on-ground support for koala disease research projects, such as koala retrovirus and Chlamydia research, through collaboration with universities, research institutions, wildlife veterinary clinics and wildlife rescue groups. H

Vuln SpUni


C2

Deliver Chlamydia vaccines to at risk koala populations on the Gold Coast through partnerships with universities, research organisations and wildlife veterinary clinics. H

Vuln SpUni 19/20 21-22 $ - $ - $ - $ - Funded FTE $ -

C3

Assess genetic diversity of koalas and assess whether active management may be necessary to bolster genetic vigour. M Vuln Sp

Current Action Ongoing -$ -$ -$ -$ Unfunded -$ $

C4

Coordinate detailed koala health examinations and undertake ongoing assessment of koala health for each priority koala area. Interpret results over time to determine whether any change to management practices are required. M Vuln Sp

Current Action Ongoing $ -$ -$ -$ Unfunded $

C5

Provide support and advice to Wildcare Australia Inc. and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital to assist the rescue and release of koalas and maintain best-practice standards. M Vuln Sp

Current Action Ongoing $ Funded FTE -$

C6

Initiate a specific investigation to i) assess the current requirements for koala relocation or translocation programs, ii) evaluate the potential for coordinating a relocation or translocation program iii) prioritise 'at risk' sites where this would be required and confirm approximate numbers of koalas at each site iv) identify and assess potential recipient sites H Vuln Sp 18/19 19/20 $ - $ - $ - $ - Unfunded $ - $

C7

Identify future development conditioning and communication requirements in conjunction with any future koala relocation or translocation program to protect koalas from harm H

Vuln SpEco Ass 19/20 19/20 $ - $ - $ - $ - Unfunded $ - $

C8

Where the likelihood of displacement and dispersal into the urban landscape is assessed as high, investigate options for the resident koalas to be recruited into an approved research program involving relocation or translocation. L Vuln Sp 19/20 19/20 $ - $ - $ - $ - Unfunded $ - FTE

C9

Maintain a comprehensive koala health database to analyse disease prevalence and identify trends or emerging issues to assist the City’s ongoing population monitoring and conservation planning. M Vuln Sp


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TOTAL Unfunded

C10

Maintain database and spatial layers of vehicle strike locations, including Wildcare Australia Inc. and CWH records, to identify existing and emerging high-risk areas for implementation of mitigation actions. M Vuln Sp


C11

Work with State Government to amend the Nature Conservation Act to provide for the safe movement of koalas, improve koala spotter requirements in regards to tree clearing in koala habitat. M

Vuln SpEco Ass


D1

Identify all City-managed reserves where dog restrictions are required for koala protection and investigate application of restrictions. L Vuln Sp 20/21 21/22 -$ -$ -$ -$ Funded FTE -$

D2

Investigate dog off-leash and public reserves within koala habitat to assess options to maximise koala safety, including signage, fencing, removal of off-leash areas. L Vuln Sp 18/19 Ongoing -$ -$ -$ -$ Funded FTE -$

D3

Conduct inspections of reserves where dogs are prohibited and where reports are received of unrestrained dogs or a koala has been injured by a dog. L AMU


D4

Investigate options for City Plan, Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2012 and Subordinate Local Law No. 12 (Animal Management) 2013 to identify koala habitat areas and prescribe regulations for keeping dogs in koala habitat areas. L

Vuln SpLocal Law 20/21 21/22 -$ -$ $ -$ Funded $ -$

D5

Maintain database of dog attacks/injuries to koalas for evaluation of new and emerging black spot areas, incorporating records from City, Wildcare Australia Inc., Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital records. L Vuln Sp

Current Action Ongoing -$ -$ -$ -$ Partially Funded FTE FTE

D6

Implement pest management in koala habitat areas, including proactive management practices, research and monitoring. H

AMUVuln Sp


D7Review and update current Feral Animal Control Plans. H

AMUVuln Sp 20/21 20/21 -$ -$ -$ -$ Funded FTE $ -

D8

Respond to complaints of roaming domestic dogs, wild dogs and foxes and follow up on reported attacks on koalas. M

AMUVuln Sp


D9

Maintain a feral animal database together with Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. M

AMUVuln Sp


D10

Investigate and implement improved monitoring options to identify location and prevalence of vertebrate pests, including the use of drones and camera traps. M

AMUVuln Sp 20/21 Ongoing -$ -$ -$ -$ Unfunded -$ TBD

E1

Coordinate koala population monitoring to assess population trends, inform potential changes to actions and review the potential need for active management. A rapid assessment program of urban and key koala populations every two years.

H Vuln SpCurrent Action Ongoing -$ -$ -$ -$ Partially Funded FTE FTE

E2

Coordinate koala population monitoring to assess population trends, inform potential changes to actions and review the potential need for active management. Comprehensive assessment of urban and key koala populations every third monitoring event, designed to:i. gauge changes in the distribution, density, occupancy level and estimated size of the koala population;ii. prepare an updated meta-population model;iii. identify and assess any changes in health, mortality and breeding rates;iv. establish the level of use of restored habitat areas;v. identify any changes in habitat health H Vuln Sp

Current Action Ongoing $ -$ -$ $ Partially Funded $

E3Undertake koala abundance and distribution surveys in rural areas every 7-10 years. H Vuln Sp 18/19 Ongoing $ -$ -$ Partially Funded $

E4

Undertake follow-up PVA in East Coomera and Parkwood in 2027 to further guide ongoing koala conservation actions. H Vuln Sp 27/28 Ongoing -$ -$ -$ -$ Unfunded -$ TBD

E5

Maintain a koala sightings records database and identify any potential changes in the distribution of koala sightings annually. M Vuln Sp

Current Action Ongoing $ -$ -$ -$ Partially Funded FTE FTE

E6

Submit koala sightings to State Government Wild Net species information network and Atlas of Living Australia. L Vuln Sp


F1

Monitor fauna infrastructure passage solutions (e.g. fencing and underpasses) to assess effectiveness. M Vuln Sp 20/21 Ongoing -$ -$ $ Funded $ $ -

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

PEST AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

POPULATION MONITORING

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TOTAL Unfunded

F2

Maintain existing and future City koala infrastructure in the city including koala fencing, culverts, poles and bridges to ensure effectiveness. H

Trans & InfVuln SpEnv Plan 18/19 Ongoing

-$ -$ -$ -$ Unfunded

-$ TBD

F3

Include koala safe road design on the Environmental and Other Statutory Approvals Internal Form for use in infrastructure provisions. M

Vuln SpTrans & InfEnv Plan 18/19 19/20 $ - $ - $ - $ -

Funded FTE -$

F4

Liaise with Department of Transport and Main Roads regarding State roads and rail lines, including:* options for immediate mitigation measures in response to high-risk areas* reporting all vehicle strikes on State Government roads* additional measures to reduce risks to koalas and improve road safety * options for safe koala passage over rail lines through koala habitat. H

Vuln SpTrans & Inf


F5

Investigate and implement options to provide safer passage for koalas on City roads that are known strike locations or create major barriers to movement, including immediate response measures, including where risks of koala vehicle strike are high and/or are likely to increase markedly as a result of any future habitat clearing operations. H

Vuln SpTrans & Inf 18/19 Ongoing $ Partially Funded $

F6

Install koala mortality prevention infrastructure (e.g. exclusion fencing) in key strategic locations to minimise chances of koalas entering high threat urban landscapes. H Vuln Sp 17/18 Ongoing $ - $ - $ - $ - Unfunded $ - TBD

TOTAL BUDGET FOR FINANCIAL YEAR $ TBD

KOALA POSITIONS 3 x FTE $

TOTAL BUDGET $

ORIGINAL $

Acronym TeamsCEP Community Engagement Plan AMU Animal Management Unit, Lifestyle & CommunitiesKIP Koala Infrastructure Plan Trans & Inf Trans & InfrastructureCPM City wide population monitoring City Plan City Plan, City Planning

Corp Comms Corporate CommunicationsCPP Conservation Partnerships Program, City PlanningCWH Currumbin Wildlife HospitalDTMR Department of Transport & Main RoadsEco Ass Ecological Assessment, City DevelopmentEnv Plan Environmental Planning, City PlanningLocal Law Local Law, Lifestyle & CommunitiesMajor Proj Major Projects, City PlanningNAMU Natural Areas Management UnitP&RS Parks & Recreational ServicesUni University partnerVuln Sp Vulnerable Species, City PlanningW&W Water & WasteWildcare Wildcare Australia

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ITEM 5 GENERAL BUSINESS HELENSVALE STATE HIGH SCHOOL CS433/-/-(P7)


LC19.0214.005 seconded Cr Tozer

That funding of $700 is approved from Division 2 Local Area Works 2018-19 to provide an additional 50 trees in 200 mm pots to Helensvale State High School (above the free allocation provided to schools annually) to undertake planting around the school grounds.

This request is raised as a one-off donation outside of Council’s competitive grants and donation programs made on community interest grounds.

CARRIED

ITEM 6 GENERAL BUSINESS ROTARY CLUB OF COOMERA VALLEY CS433/-/-(P7)


LC19.0214.006 seconded Cr Tozer

That funding of $360 is approved from Division 2 Local Area Works 2018-19 to provide 60 140mm potted plants to Rotary Club of Coomera Valley for an event they are holding on 10 March 2019.

This request is raised as a one-off donation outside of Council’s competitive grants and donation programs made on community interest grounds.

CARRIED

ITEM 7 GENERAL BUSINESS KURING GAI PARK CS433/-/-(P7)

CHANGED AT COUNCIL MEETING 26 FEBRUARY 2019


LC19.0214.007 seconded Cr Gates

That Council approve the removal of the eucalyptus tree in Kuring Gai Park behind 11-13 Beauty Point Drive Robina and carry out compensatory planting to coincide with therenewal of the playground at Kuring Gai Park in 2019-20.

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ITEM 7 (Continued) GENERAL BUSINESS KURING GAI PARK CS433/-/-(P7)

COUNCIL MEETING 26 FEBRUARY 2019

RESOLUTION G19.0226.010 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr Gates

That Committee Recommendation LC19.0214.007 be not adopted, but in lieu thereof reads as follows:

That Council approve the removal of the eucalyptus trees and carry out compensatory planting at the following locations:

1 Kuring Gai Park, Robina behind 11 – 13 Beauty Point Drive, Robina.

2 King Lake Park, Robina behind 8 Chatswood Court, Robina.

3 Highgate Lane, Robina in the roundabout.

4 17 Manly Drive, Robina on the nature strip.

5 Tuggerah Close Reserve, Robina behind 30 Concord Circuit, Robina.

6 Yaun Street Coomera, opposite Hickey Street.

CARRIED

There being no further business the meeting closed at 1.48pm.


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