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Business Paper

Council Meeting

Monday, 20 March 2017 6:30pm

Council Chambers, Level 2, Administration Building

4-20 Eton Street, Sutherland

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. APOLOGIES 4. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST 5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 6. PRESENTATIONS 7. MAYORAL MINUTES 8. REPORTS OF THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2017

GOV016-17 Cash Payments & Investments Report - January 2017

GOV017-17 Delivery Program 2013/14 - 2016/17 Incorporating Operational Plan 2016/17

Half Yearly Report (July - December 2016)

GOV018-17 Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee - Adoption of Charter and

Appointment of External Independent Members

GOV019-17 Visual Identity

9. REPORTS OF THE SHIRE SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 FEBRUARY 2017

SER012-17 Proposed Acquisition of Open Space at 7-8/1R The Esplanade, Sylvania

10. REPORTS OF THE SHIRE SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2017

SER018-17 Proposed Easement for Drainage Over Community Land - Burdening 597R

Port Hacking Road, Lilli Pilli

SER019-17 Additional Community Assets at Kirrawee Brick Pit, 566-594 Princes

Highway, Kirrawee

11. REPORTS OF THE SHIRE INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2017

INF011-17 Request for Assistance from North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club

Redevelopment - Project Phoenix

INF012-17 Alcheringa Reserve Playground

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12. REPORTS OF THE SHIRE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2017 PLN018-17 Flying Fox Camp Management - Food Shortage & Future Management

PLN019-17 Draft South District Plan

PLN020-17 Draft Planning Legislation Updates 2017

PLN021-17 Draft Amendments to Voluntary Planning Agreements

PLN022-17 Results of Public Exhibition of Planning Proposal SSLEP2015 Amendment 7

(SSLEP2015 Amendment "Other Policy Matters")

PLN023-17 Process Refinements in Development Assessment – Panels and

Determinations

PLN024-17 IHAP009-17 - Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling - Bampton

Avenue, Illawong (DA16/1564)

PLN025-17 IHAP010-17 - Demolition of Existing Structures and Construction of 3

Townhouses - Houston Street, Gymea (DA16/0662)

PLN026-17 IHAP011-17 - Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling - Gannons Road,

Caringbah South (DA16/0831)

13. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS

COR041-17 Draft Community Strategic Plan

COR042-17 Report and Minutes of the Meetings of the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic

Safety Committee and Consultative Traffic Forum held on Friday, 3 March

2017

14. MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN 15. RESCISSION MOTIONS

RES002-17 SER016-17 - Proposed Sale of 5 Evelyn Street North, Sylvania

16. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS 17. QUESTIONS 18. NON AGENDA ITEMS 19. CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS IN CLOSED SESSION 20. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS FROM OFFICERS

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REPORTS OF THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2017

GOV016-17 CASH PAYMENTS & INVESTMENTS REPORT - JANUARY 2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• This report provides details of Council’s investment performance for the period ending 31

January 2017, along with presenting cash and investment balances and diversification.

• Council may invest funds that are not, at any particular time, required for any other purpose.

Investment of these funds must be in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations and

in accordance with Council’s Policy for Investment of Cash Balances. Details of these

investments must be reported to Council monthly.

• The return on Council’s portfolio to 31 January 2017 was 3.03% compared to the benchmark of

1.84%.

• All investments have been made in accordance with legislative requirements and within relevant

Council policy.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the information concerning Bank Balances and Investments held as at 31 January 2017, be

received and noted.

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GOV017-17 DELIVERY PROGRAM 2013/14 - 2016/17 INCORPORATING OPERATIONAL PLAN 2016/17 HALF YEARLY REPORT (JULY - DECEMBER 2016)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• This report provides an update on progress towards Delivery Program objectives within the half

year from 1 July to 31 December 2016 and is the final year of the four year Delivery Program.

• Progress towards objectives is measured through a series of performance indicators/targets

contained within the program document.

• There are a total of 111 objectives. The majority of objectives are being met, with 102 targets

(92%) measuring >90% progress, only one measuring 50% - 89% progress, one measuring less

than 50% and seven (7%) not commenced or cancelled. The sole target measuring less than

50% progress is the return of the flying foxes to Kareela (due to a food shortage across the

eastern states of Australia).

• Section 405(5) of the Local Government Act 1993 requires that the General Manager ensure

that regular progress reports are provided to the Council on its progress with respect to the

principle activities detailed in its Delivery Program at least every six months.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the half yearly report on the key achievements of Council's Delivery Program and progress

against the program of works and activities adopted in the 2016/17 Operational Plan be received

and noted.

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GOV018-17 AUDIT, RISK & IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE - ADOPTION OF CHARTER AND APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT MEMBERS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• In August 2016, the Local Government Amendment (Governance & Planning) Bill 2016 was

enacted and mandated that all councils must have an Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee

(ARIC) and specified the broad responsibilities of that Committee.

• While the relevant sections of the Act have not been proclaimed, many councils are forming an

ARIC in line with the legislation and in accordance with governance best practice. In October

2016, Council determined representation on this Sub Committee and elected Councillors

Croucher and Plibersek.

• An ARIC Charter has been developed and is attached to this report for consideration.

• A selection panel was convened for the appointment of three external, independent members to

the newly formed ARIC following advertising through an Expression of Interest in January 2017.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The Sutherland Shire Council Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee Charter be adopted.

2. The following external, independent members be appointed to Council’s Audit, Risk &

Improvement Committee in accordance with the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee

Charter:

• John Gordon

• Cliff Haynes

• Greg Smith

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GOV019-17 VISUAL IDENTITY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• This report deals with proposed minor changes to the Council logo to improve visual identity.

• Since 1906 Council has periodically reviewed and updated its logo to remain relevant to current

circumstances. The current version of Council’s logo presents difficulties in translating to a

digital platform and should be evolved to maintain identity and relevance.

• Proposed changes to Council’s logo are minor and retain the image of Captain Cook. Further

work on Council’s visual identity will be undertaken within Council’s Community Strategic

Planning framework.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Minor updates to Council’s logo, as detailed in this report, retaining the prominent image of

Captain Cook, be endorsed.

2. Council’s Style Guide be updated accordingly.

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REPORTS OF THE SHIRE SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 FEBRUARY 2017

SER012-17 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE AT 7-8/1R THE ESPLANADE,

SYLVANIA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The foreshore land located at 7-8/1R The Esplanade, Sylvania is zoned for open space

purposes and is privately owned.

• As this land is listed in the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 Council has a

statutory obligation to acquire this property, Section 94 funds are held in trust for this purpose.

• Acquisition of this property will assist Council in achieving a contiguous open space corridor

along The Esplanade Foreshore Reserve for use by the community.

• Negotiations on purchase price have been ongoing since 2012 with the land owner and Council

jointly appointing a valuer who has made a recommendation on purchase price.

• However, the owner has since obtained a further valuation at a higher price and is claiming

hardship, requesting that Council purchase the property at the price recommended by his

valuer.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The acquisition of Lot 7 Sec B DP 12157 and Lot 121 Sec B DP 12157 located at 7-8/1R The

Esplanade, Sylvania for open space purposes at terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the

General Manager, be approved.

2. In accordance with the Power of Attorney dated 6 July 2016 BK 4710 No. 28, the General

Manager execute any necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution.

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REPORTS OF THE SHIRE SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2017

SER018-17 PROPOSED EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE OVER COMMUNITY LAND - BURDENING 597R PORT HACKING ROAD, LILLI PILLI

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• In accordance with Council's development consent conditions the owner of 595 Port Hacking

Road, Caringbah South is required to create a drainage easement for the discharge of

stormwater from their property into the nearest Council drainage system.

• The drainage easement being sought is over Council land at 597R Port Hacking Road, Lilli Pilli

(Lot 1 DP 11378 and Lot 23 DP 4377, Lilli Pilli Oval) and will connect to Council's drainage

infrastructure within Regatta Ave, Caringbah South.

• The easement is to be located on Council owned Community classified land and has therefore

been publically exhibited in accordance with the Section 47 of Local Government Act 1993 and

has received no objections.

• An independent valuer will determine the compensation payable to Council for the

encumbrance of Council land. Terms favourable to Council will be negotiated with the adjoining

property owner to the satisfaction of the General Manager.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. An Easement for Services (Drainage) be granted over Council land described as Lot 1 DP

11378 and Lot 23 DP 4377 and known as Lilli Pilli Oval in favour of Lot 2 in DP 11378 being

595 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah South at terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the

General Manager.

2. In accordance with the Power of Attorney dated 6 July 2016 BK 4710 No. 28, the General

Manager execute any necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution.

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SER019-17 ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY ASSETS AT KIRRAWEE BRICK PIT, 566-594 PRINCES HIGHWAY, KIRRAWEE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• This report considers the removal of the water body from the Kirrawee Brick Pit park in

conjunction with additional community assets being located as a replacement (Resolution 9,

G0V001A-17).

• Library space was identified as the primary community asset to be considered based on a 2014

independent review by the State Library, identifying a 4,400m2 shortfall in library space across

the Local Government Area (LGA).

• The benefits and limitations of relocating the existing 2,600m2 retro-fitted library in Belmont

Street, Sutherland with a new, purpose built 2,500m2 library facility with 60 space underground

parking in the Brick Pit park concluded that additional space was preferred over a custom built

library facility.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The removal of the water body from the Kirrawee Brick Pit park in conjunction with additional

community assets being located as a replacement not proceed and the reduced water body

option be confirmed as Council's preferred option.

2. Council retain the Sutherland Library at its present location and investigate utilising the

1,500m2 community space offered as part of the Brick pit development as an extension of

Sutherland Library, creating a technology information hub, and if found to be viable, proceed to

business case development stage for Council consideration.

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REPORTS OF THE SHIRE INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2017

INF011-17 REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM NORTH CRONULLA SURF LIFE SAVING

CLUB REDEVELOPMENT - PROJECT PHOENIX EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• A request for financial assistance and Owners Consent to lodge a Development Application

(DA) has been received from North Cronulla Life Saving Club in relation to the proposed

redevelopment of its Clubhouse building, Project Phoenix.

• The assistance sought is to waive the DA fees associated with the proposed redevelopment of

the Clubhouse building.

• This report examines past precedents in relation to previous surf club requests for the waiving

of DA fees and concludes that assistance should be limited to those fees payable directly to

Council and that the Club as Applicant remain liable for payments due to external bodies.

• This report also provides an update on progress with a revised Plan of Management for the

North Cronulla Life Saving Club building which incorporates the new building footprint and

conditions of use associated with the development. The report recommends that the General

Manager utilise his existing delegation to exhibit the draft revised Plan of Management.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Subject to the resolution of the following issues to reasonable satisfaction of the Director Shire

Infrastructure:

• Delivery vehicle access across the existing Beachfront shared pathway; and

• Waste management and delivery vehicle access at the rear of the building

Owner's Consent to lodge a Development Application for the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving

Club redevelopment be granted.

2. Council waive Development Application fees payable directly to Council.

3. Subject to the satisfaction of the General Manager the draft revised Plan of Management for

North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club be placed on public exhibition.

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INF012-17 ALCHERINGA RESERVE PLAYGROUND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The decision to close the playground at Alcheringa Reserve, Forest Road Miranda was made

due to safety concerns. The reserve and in particular the Scout Hall and playground, has been

the subject of repeated graffiti incidents.

• In consideration of the recent debate within Council, matters resolved, and feedback from the

Community there is an understanding that this playground is seen as a valued community

asset, it is therefore recommended that Council undertake interim repairs of existing equipment

at an estimated cost of $15,000 - $20,000. This is only a short term option.

• Any future replacement of the playground should follow completion of the Shire Life Strategy

with a better understanding of the future service level of Alcheringa Reserve.

• The response to this closure by the Community has identified the need for a more considered

approach to such closures to ensure that consultation is undertaken with the community

regarding such decisions which is explored within this report.

• The subject case highlights the immediate need for council to give priority to allocating greater

funding for asset renewal associated with core service delivery.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The Alcheringa Reserve Playground be repaired to return it to service in this budget cycle.

2. A playground provision and management policy be developed in conjunction with Council's

open space and recreation strategy to determine the number, location and standard of

playground provision within the Shire.

3. Any future improvements or upgrades to infrastructure within Alcheringa Reserve be carried

out with prior community engagement.

4. A revised procedure for managing temporary playground closures involving sufficient

community engagement be developed in this financial year.

5. Council as part of its annual Capital Expenditure Program and its Long Term Financial Plan

preparation recognise the priority of funding renewal of existing assets as a key element of

maintaining service continuity.

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REPORTS OF THE SHIRE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON 6 MARCH 2017

PLN018-17 FLYING FOX CAMP MANAGEMENT - FOOD SHORTAGE & FUTURE

MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Council's dispersal licence has been suspended due to the ongoing food shortage for flying-

foxes in the eastern states of Australia.

• Due to this situation, poor animal condition and the existence of two flying fox camps 3.2

kilometres apart in the Sutherland Shire there is a higher risk of future dispersals failing and/or

the creation of new camps.

• Significant further funding will be required if Council decides to pursue future dispersal,

assuming Council is given approval and is able to meet licence conditions.

• It is proposed that currently allocated funds be utilised to match Local Government NSW grant

funding to implement actions that will reduce the amenity impacts of the flying-fox camp on

directly affected adjacent properties including residents and schools.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The current suspension of Council’s flying fox dispersal licence be noted.

2. The uncertainty and risk of failure involved in conducting future dispersal actions at the

Kareela and Camellia Gardens flying fox camps be acknowledged.

3. Council progress, as a priority, the Kareela Flying-fox Camp Master Plan, which will provide a

long term vision for the Kareela site to make it less attractive long term as a flying-fox roosting

habitat.

4. Council provide a long and short term reduction of amenity impacts on directly affected

residential and non-government facilities by utilising current unexpended dispersal funds to

match the Local Government NSW $25,000 Grant.

5. In consultation and discussion with the Principal and P&C, Council provides such assistance

as it is able to reduce the long term and short term amenity impacts of Kareela Flying Fox

colony on Bates Drive School.

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6. Council calls upon the MP for Miranda, Ms Eleni Petinos to make urgent and appropriate

representations to the relevant State Ministers (including Health, Education and Environment)

for:

(i) additional funding to assist Bates Drive School and Council with the management of the

growing Kareela Flying Fox Colony, in the short term; and

(ii) the restoration of the Council’s licence to disperse the colonies, in the longer term.

7. Council calls upon the Federal MP for Hughes, Mr Craig Kelly, to make urgent and appropriate

representations to the relevant Federal Ministers for:

(i) funding to assist Bates Drive School and Council with the management of the growing

Kareela Flying Fox Colony in the short term;

(ii) the restoration of Council’s licence to disperse the Kareela Flying Fox colony in the

longer term;

(iii) consideration of the reclassification of Grey Headed Flying Foxes.

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PLN019-17 DRAFT SOUTH DISTRICT PLAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The Greater Sydney Commission has released an update to "A Planning for Growing Sydney"

and the draft District Plans for community input. Submissions are due 30 March 2017. A draft

submission is attached for Council endorsement.

• The Regional and District Plans set a new direction for Greater Sydney, focusing on three

interconnected goals - Greater Sydney as a productive city, a liveable city and a sustainable

city. The Plans set targets and priorities for employment and housing, as well as standards for

liveability and environmental health.

• The District Plan will set planning priorities to 2036. Council's future strategic planning and Local

Environmental Plans will be required to be consistent with the District Plan.

• The priorities of the draft South District Plan are fairly consistent with those of Council. The draft

plan does not require Council to pursue any radical new directions. However, the twenty year

housing target is yet to be released and this may necessitate more significant change.

• The main issues of concern relate to infrastructure capacity. The liveability of Sutherland Shire

is dependent upon good access by road and rail. However, the extent of planned growth in the

South and Central Districts cannot be reasonably accommodated without infrastructure

upgrades.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the submission to the Greater Sydney Commission in regards to the draft South District Plan

as attached to this report as Appendix A, be endorsed.

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PLN020-17 DRAFT PLANNING LEGISLATION UPDATES 2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The NSW Government proposes to update the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

1979 (EP&A Act). The amendments seek to improve the planning system through greater

consultation and streamlined assessment of applications.

• The changes will result in a greater focus on strategic planning and implementing the aims of

the draft South District Plan. There will be more consultation at the strategic planning level but

less consultation will take place at the development stage. More development types will be

complying development.

• The Draft Bill does not provide sufficient detail for the implications of the changes to be fully

understood.

• Given that submissions close on 10 March 2017 an extension has been requested and an

interim submission provided to the department which is attached to this report for Council

endorsement.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the submission on the draft Legislative changes attached to this report as Appendix A, be

endorsed.

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PLN021-17 DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The NSW Department of Planning has exhibited draft documents that provide guidance and

direction for the use of Planning Agreements, also known as Voluntary Planning Agreements

(VPAs). The draft documents work together to further regulate planning agreements. Some

important restrictions are proposed in the interests of good governance, and to address public

perceptions of planning agreements effects on planning decisions.

• Under the changes Councils must establish a strong policy framework for negotiating planning

agreements and provide greater transparency regarding how Councils will deliver the resulting

public benefits. These changes are unlikely to affect Sutherland Shire Council’s existing VPAs.

• Given the timing of the exhibition period, Council officers have submitted a draft submission

stating that it would be referred to Council for endorsement which is attached in Appendix A.

• With the implementation of these requirements Council should develop a comprehensive

Planning Agreement Policy to provide guidance for applicants, the community and Council’s

operations.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The submission to NSW Planning and Environment attached as Appendix A, be endorsed.

2. Upon the new requirements coming into effect, the Strategic Planning Unit develop a Planning

Agreement Policy which meets the requirements of the practice note.

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PLN022-17 RESULTS OF PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF PLANNING PROPOSAL SSLEP2015 AMENDMENT 7 (SSLEP2015 AMENDMENT "OTHER POLICY MATTERS")

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Community consultation for the Planning Proposal known as SSLEP2015 Amendment ‘Other

Policy Matters’ addressed a number of issues that arose during the finalisation of SSLEP2015

and is now complete.

• Sixty-two submissions were received, including four from public authorities. A third of the

submissions object to increasing the height limit for development on school sites. There were

also some objections to the amendments to the dual occupancy clauses, the removal of some

items from the Heritage Schedule of the LEP, the rezoning of neighbourhood shops B1 and the

rezoning of 48-50 Clio Street, Sutherland and 7 Preston Avenue, Engadine.

• Having considered the issues raised in submissions, it is recommended that the Planning

Proposal proceed as exhibited.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report on Results of Public Exhibition of Planning Proposal SSLEP2015 Amendment 7

(SSLEP2015 Amendment "Other Policy Matters") be deferred for discussion to the Council Meeting

to be held on 18 April 2017.

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PLN023-17 PROCESS REFINEMENTS IN DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT – PANELS AND DETERMINATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The previous Council considered a report on the operation of the Independent Hearing and

Assessment Panel (IHAP) and the Architectural Review Advisory Panel (ARAP) at its meetings

of 20 June 2016 and 18 July 2016 (EHR062-16, EHR061-16, CCL007-17 and CCL006-17),

which proposed a revised model for the operation of the panels to achieve efficiencies. Council

resolved to maintain the current arrangements.

• Since last considering these panels, Council reviewed its arrangements for delegation of

development application determining authority to staff. Also, a draft Bill proposing amendments

to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) in relation to planning

panels is currently on exhibition, which ought to be taken into consideration.

• According to their terms of appointment, the term of the current IHAP and ARAP members has

come to an end. The above factors ought to be taken into consideration by the new Council as it

contemplates the future of IHAP and ARAP and considers recruitment of new members.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The report "Process Refinements in Development Assessment – Panels and Determinations"

be deferred for consideration to the next round of Council.

2. The deferred report include a discussion of, and recommendations for the selection of

members of the new proposed panels and their terms of engagement.

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PLN024-17 IHAP009-17 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING - BAMPTON AVENUE, ILLAWONG (DA16/1564)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• This application was referred to the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP) at the

request of Councillors John Riad, Peter Scaysbrook and Steve Simpson.

• An application has been received for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling at the

above property.

• The site is located on the southern side of Bampton Avenue.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That pursuant to the provisions of Section 80 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act,

1979, and in accordance with the delegated authority issued by the General Manager of Sutherland

Shire Council, Development Application No. 16/1564 for alterations and additions to a dwelling at

Lot 23 DP 261004 (No. 2) Bampton Avenue, Illawong is determined by the granting of development

consent subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “A” of the Report.

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PLN025-17 IHAP010-17 - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION OF 3 TOWNHOUSES - HOUSTON STREET, GYMEA (DA16/0662)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• This application was referred to the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP)

because objections have been received in relation to the proposal and the development

includes substantial variations to the setback and site planning controls contained within

Council’s Development Control Plan.

• The application is for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a multi

dwelling development accommodating 3 townhouses at the above property.

• The site is located on the southern side of Houston Street and northern side of View Street. The

land has an area of 674m², depth of 42.5m and width 15.85m. The site is located within a low

density residential portion of Gymea.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Development Application No. 16/0662 for the demolition of existing structures and construction

of 3 townhouses at Lot 47 DP 9458 (No. 16) Houston Street, Gymea be approved, subject to

conditions of development consent and design changes detailed in Appendix “A” of the Report

subject to replacement of conditions 2 and 15 with the following: 2. Design Changes Required

A. Before Construction

The following design changes must be implemented. These changes must be read in

conjunction with, and be consistent with the Council marked plans approved as part of this

development consent:

a) Houston Street Dwellings: The following conditions apply to both dwellings HS1 and

HS2.

i. The retaining wall along the front boundary at Houston Street, at ground level

adjoining the basement entry driveway shall be deleted ((but the retaining walls to

a level courtyard at RL51.60 is to be kept). The retaining wall to this terrace is to

be screened by planting.

ii. The entry path shall be relocated to be setback 1.2m from the side boundaries

and the entry stairs re-orientated accordingly.

iii. Planting shall be provided alongside the basement ramp / entry patio and side

boundary within the frontage.

iv. The entry door shall be switched with the adjoining windows (i.e. greater setback

from boundary to door / larger landing to accommodate the stair access

arrangement).

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v. The area of the walk-in-robe (bedroom 3) shall be combined with the ground floor

bathroom to form a combined laundry / bathroom area. The laundry depicted in

the kitchen area shall be deleted. A window and access door shall be provided

from the combined laundry / bathroom area to the reconfigured rear yard.

vi. Bed 3 (in both dwellings) shall be relocated to be south of the proposed dining

room with zero setback to the rear boundary. It is felt this will orient the private

open spaces to be east and west rather than south and away from the dwelling to

the rear. Door access to the new patios shall be provided from the enlarged

dining rooms on the side elevations.

vii. The fixed louvered privacy screens (side elevations of forward balconies) shall be

designed in a manner to limit direct views into the adjoining properties.

viii. Landscaped areas shall be provided in accordance with the Council marked plans

and the landscape conditions of development consent.

b) View Street Dwelling

i. The western component of the ground floor (the living/lounge, dining and kitchen

component) is to have a reduced front setback/alignment to more closely match

the other properties on View Street, so that a larger outdoor area can be created

at the rear of the unit, to produce the minimum setback possible without

unacceptably impacting the large tree at the View Street frontage as determined

by the recommendations of a practising arborist to be submitted with the

amended drawings.

ii. The northern orientated window adjoining the internal stairs shall be provided with

opaque / frosted glazing.

iii. The sill height to the first floor windows on the western elevation shall be

increased to standard window sill height.

iv. Screen planting shall be provided adjoining the rear terrace area along the

western boundary and northern common boundary.

v. Landscaped areas shall be provided in accordance with the Council marked plans

and the landscape conditions of development consent.

Details of the above design changes must be included in documentation submitted with the

application for a Construction Certificate.

15. Approved Landscape Plan A. Design Changes The landscape works on the site must be carried out in accordance with the approved

Landscape Plan except as amended by the following:

i. Landscape plans must be amended to show the latest architectural changes and

associated conditions of consent.

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ii. Plant two additional Leptopspermum polygalifolium (Lemon Scented Tea Tree) to the

garden beds located between the basement driveway entry ramp and the entry paths to

House 1 and 2.

iii. Delete Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash) to south eastern corner of site and

replace with one Syncarpia glomulifera (Turpentine).

iv. Tree Protection Zones (TPZ) must be shown on plan for all existing trees and/or natural

site features to be retained and protected.

v. The private open space of each dwelling must be provided with one tap with a

removable water key, connected to a pump and the rainwater tank/OSD tank.

vi. As the subject site is identified as being within a Greenweb Restoration area, all new

tree plantings must be indigenous species and 50% of understorey plants must be

indigenous species. All indigenous species must be selected from Council’s ‘Native

Plant Selector’ available on Council’s website (www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au) and

search for Native Plant Selector)

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PLN026-17 IHAP011-17 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO A DWELLING - GANNONS ROAD, CARINGBAH SOUTH (DA16/0831)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• This application was referred to the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP) at the

request of the Director – Shire Planning. The application has generated interest from Councillor

Provan.

• The application is for alterations and additions to a dwelling at the above property. It proposes

variations to the maximum building height, floor space ratio (FSR) and minimum landscaped

area requirements under the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 (SSLEP 2015)

and to the minimum front and side setback requirements under the Draft Sutherland Shire

Development Control Plan 2015 (DSSDCP 2015). The variations to the maximum building

height and maximum FSR requirements are not supported. It is recommended that the proposal

comply with the above requirements by way of deferred commencement conditions.

• The subject site is located on the south-eastern side of Gannons Road, Caringbah South. The

site has a total area of 988.7m2 and a 14m fall towards the rear boundary.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Development Application No.16/0831 for alterations and additions to a dwelling at Lot 5 DP

259700, (No. 220) Gannons Road, Caringbah South is deferred for further assessment by Council

staff, with the General Manager delegated the authority to determine the development application

after considering the matters identified in the IHAP report and these resolutions:

1. The applicant is to be invited to make a request under Clause 4.6 of Sutherland LEP to permit

variation of Council's floor space ratio control, as necessary, taking into account the floor

space of the boatshed.

2. The applicant is to be allowed the opportunity to lodge amended DA plans that incorporate the

following modifications:

a. Deletion of the 'walk in robe' and the associated portion of the building envelope.

b. The reduction of the maximum roof height of the building to be no higher than RL

19.133 AHD.

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COR041-17 DRAFT COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

Attachments: Appendix A

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• The Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is the highest level plan that a council will prepare.

• Council has a custodial role in initiating, preparing and maintaining the CSP on behalf of the

community, it is not wholly responsible for its implementation as other partners may be engaged

in its long term delivery.

• The Draft CSP has been prepared in accordance with the Integrated Planning and Reporting

Guidelines and the Local Government Act 1993.

• The Draft CSP must be publicly exhibited for a period of 28 days prior to adoption by Council.

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That the Draft Community Strategic Plan, as attached to this report as Appendix A, be placed on

exhibition for a period of 28 days.

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PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to present the Draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) to Council for

consideration prior to public exhibition.

BACKGROUND

Local councils in NSW are required to undertake their planning and reporting activities in accordance

with the Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting framework.

The Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is the highest level plan that a council will prepare within this

framework and spans a period of 10 years. The purpose of the plan is to identify the community's main

priorities and aspirations for the future and to plan strategies for achieving these goals.

While a council has a custodial role in initiating, preparing and maintaining the Community Strategic

Plan on behalf of the local government area, it is not wholly responsible for its implementation. Other

partners, such as State agencies and community groups may also be engaged in delivering the long-

term objectives of the plan.

The CSP must address social, environmental, economic and civic leadership issues and be based

upon the principles of social justice.

DISCUSSION The Draft CSP is an update of Our Shire, Our Future, Our Guide for Shaping the Shire to 2030, first

adopted by Council in 1999 and subsequently reviewed in 2007 and 2011. It is based on the

aspirations, knowledge and ideals that were expressed by those who participated in an engagement

process to review the existing Strategic Plan. Historically over 25,000 residents and stakeholders have

been involved in planning for the long term future of the Shire.

In developing the new draft plan we have given consideration to where we are now and where we are

going. The plan has been developed through a process of ongoing research and consultation which

included a community survey involving over 800 participants. The plan incorporates this information

and is also based on knowledge that Council currently has about the local area and its people. It

considers the NSW State Plan that guides policy and budgetary decision-making; the Greater Sydney

Region Plan and the Draft Toward a Greater Sydney 2056 Plan; and other key strategies for the area

or region.

The completed plan outlines where we want to be, how we will get there and how we will know we

have arrived.

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In particular, the Draft CSP includes the following community vision, which was supported by 99

percent of residents in the recent community survey:

"A connected and safe community that respects people and nature, enjoying active lives in a strong

local economy"

The desired outcomes of the Draft CSP are as follows:

• A community informed and engaged in its future

• A beautiful, protected and healthy natural environment

• A caring and supportive community

• A culturally rich and vibrant community

• A prosperous community for all

• A liveable place with a high quality of life

The Draft CSP must now be placed on exhibition for a period of 28 days prior to endorsement by

Council.

CONSULTATION It is proposed that the Draft Community Strategic Plan be placed on exhibition for a period of 28 days.

During this period, residents and key stakeholders will be encouraged to make a submission on the

plan for Council's consideration prior to endorsement.

Advertisement of the public exhibition will be undertaken through both traditional and social media.

Feedback on the plan will be encouraged through Council's "Join the Conversation" tool.

BUDGET AND RESOURCES There are no budget implications arising from this report.

POLICY The Community Strategic Plan has been drafted in accordance with the Local Government Act and

the Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines.

CONCLUSION

The Draft CSP is a whole of community document and will support the activity of all residents and

stakeholders in working towards the community's desired vision for the future.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER The officer responsible for the preparation of this Report is the Director Corporate Support, Therese

Manns, who can be contacted on 9710 0317.

File Number: 2016/259105

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Sutherland Shire Community Strategic Plan 1

S UT HERLANDSHIRE

our Community Plan

Working together to achieve our vision for the future

draft

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Table of contents

Contact Details

Prepared by Sutherland Shire Council in consultation with the Sutherland Shire community.

Sutherland Shire Council4-20 Eton Street, Sutherland NSW Australia

Locked bag 17, Sutherland 1499

Telephone: 02 9710 0333 Fax: 02 9710 0265Email: [email protected] www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au

© Sutherland Shire Council 2017

Photography by Sutherland Shire Council

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OUR VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OUR GOALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

WHAT WE VALUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

THE INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING FRAMEWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HOW WE CREATED THIS PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

WHERE WE ARE NOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

WHERE WE WILL BE IN 10 YEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OUR COMMUNITY PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

OUTCOME 1: A COMMUNITY INFORMED AND ENGAGED AND IN ITS FUTURE . . . . . . . . . . . 22

OUTCOME 2: A BEAUTIFUL, PROTECTED AND HEALTHY NATURAL ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . .26

OUTCOME 3: A CARING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

OUTCOME 4: A CULTURALLY RICH AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

OUTCOME 5: A PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY FOR ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

OUTCOME 6: A LIVEABLE PLACE WITH A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

HOW WILL WE MEASURE SUCCESS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

WHAT COULD YOU DO TO HELP ACHIEVE OUR GOALS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

There is something special about the area nestled between the bays, rivers, beaches and national parks. It’s a place anchored in nature with a strong sense of community and an active lifestyle that is alive and evolving. That’s why Sutherland Shire is a place for life – it’s vibrancy brings people to life and makes it a place they want to stay forever.

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The Community Strategic Plan outlines the community’s aspirations and long-term vision for Sutherland Shire.

It is based on collaboration between all levels of government, local agencies, residents and visitors of the Shire. It is a road map for the long term which will be used to guide shorter term planning and actions.

This plan is a community plan. It is prepared by Council in collaboration with, and on behalf of residents, other levels of government and agencies.

Responsibility for meeting the long-term community vision and desired outcomes rests with everyone.

Introduction

our visionA connected and safe community that respects people and nature, enjoying active lives in a strong local economy.

Our GoalsWe want to:

1. work together in Sutherland Shire as a community informed and engaged in its future

2. enhance and protect the beautiful and healthy natural environment of Sutherland Shire

3. sustain Sutherland Shire as a caring and supportive community

4. evolve Sutherland Shire’s culture and unique identity

5. progress the Sutherland Shire as a prosperous community for all

6. sustain Sutherland Shire as a liveable place where we can all continue to enjoy a high quality of life.

When the plan makes reference to “we”, it refers to the collective Sutherland Shire community including Council, government agencies, other organisations, as well as its residents.

Both our individual and organisational decisions and actions (or inaction) have a result or impact on our community life. They have implications not only for what we are working towards achieving but also what we are giving up to achieve something else.

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The Sutherland Shire is a great place to live. More than 90 peercent of the residents we recently surveyed rated our quality of life as good or excellent. We highly value the natural environment that envelops us, the connected and caring nature of our community and the culture of the area that has evolved over 50,000 thousand years. We are immensely proud of who we are and where we live. The community strategic planning process provides an opportunity for us all to reflect on where we are and where we want to be in 20 years. Achieving the objectives of the Plan is everyone’s responsibility. Each level of government has a key role to play. We must also build and sustain productive partnerships with local businesses, community organisations and many others. And it is you, our community, who can provide us with inspiration as we plan for and deliver the outcomes described in this plan. Inevitably change and challenges will confront us, but together we have the skills and knowledge to capitalise on and create new opportunities that will continue to enrich our lives. As Mayor of the Sutherland Shire I am proud of Council’s role in facilitating the development of this Plan on behalf of our community. At Council we look forward to playing our part in achieving our community’s vision for the future.

Message from the mayor

Cr Carmelo PesceSutherland Shire Mayor

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what WE VALUE

Community

Consultation with our community identified what’s most important to us and what we value the most about Sutherland Shire.

We value:

• Our access to our beautiful beaches, parks and natural reserves.

• Our sense of community – we are a place of locals.

• Our location. It’s near to the city without being too close.

• Our lifestyle and quality of life.

• Our peace and quiet.• Our safety.

Beaches

Facilities Family

Environment

Access

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PRINCIPLE 1: We recognise and respect Sutherland Shire is on Aboriginal Land.

We want to acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the Sutherland Shire, the Dharawal and Gandangara people and to encourage appreciation of their heritage and culture. The land of Sutherland Shire always was, and always will be, the land of the Dharawal and Gandangara people. By acknowledging this, we who now call the Sutherland Shire home are recognising our heritage, and can learn from this.

The Sutherland Shire has the distinction of being the first place of significant contact on the east coast of Australia between the original people of this continent and visitors from outside. From that meeting in 1770, the journals of Cook, Banks, Parkinson and others described the daily life of the local people. There is evidence throughout the Shire that shows that it was occupied prior to that first contact, for thousands of years.

Indigenous Australians are the longest continuous culture on Earth, dating back more than 50,000 years. We can learn a lot from their resilience to address our future sustainability challenges.

In some places of the Sutherland Shire the Aboriginal landscape including the Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park, and various reserves like Koolangarra Reserve at Bonnet Bay, and Delardes Reserve at Illawong conserve over 1,400 Aboriginal sites. These sites feature shell middens, grinding grooves, engravings, hand stencils and shelter art. These remind us of those who occupied this land long ago.

We want to acknowledge and honour the culture and heritage of the Dharawal and Gandangara people. We want to cherish and protect the middens, engravings and other cultural relics as they are irreplaceable and they are our shared cultural heritage that we can learn from for a sustainable future for all.

PRINCIPLE 2: We recognise the importance of social justice principles in Sutherland Shire.

The social justice principles of equity, access, participation and rights are fundamental to the development of our Plan. These social justice principles have been applied to Councils in New South Wales through the Charter of Local Government as set out in Section 8 of the Local Government Act 1993 which requires every council: “to exercise its functions in a manner that is consistent with and promotes social justice principles of equity, access, participation and rights”.

Equity: There should be fair and ethical decision making with process in place to prioritise and allocate resources with special consideration given to those in need. Everyone should have a fair opportunity to participate in the future of the community. The planning process should take particular care to involve and protect the interests of people in vulnerable circumstances.

Access: All people should have fair access to services, resources and opportunities to maintain and improve their quality of life.

Participation: Everyone should have the maximum opportunity to genuinely participate in decisions which affect their lives.

Rights: Everyone should be recognised and promoted, with opportunities provided for people from diverse linguistic, cultural and religious backgrounds, to participate in community life.

We want the principles of social justice to underpin the goals and the realisation of Our Community Plan. We want everybody to enjoy the benefits of living in Sutherland Shire.

Our guiding principlesIn developing Our Community Plan we have established a set of principles to guide its development and to guide the ongoing decision making in planning for Sutherland Shire’s community’s future. These principles will also help us assess the effectiveness of Our Community Plan.

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PRINCIPLE 3: We understand the need for ecologically sustainable development.

To sustain our community socially and environmentally, decision-making for our community should effectively integrate both long-term and short-term economic, environmental, social and equitable considerations as follows:

The Precautionary Principle: if there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation;

Inter-generational equity: that the present generation should ensure that the health, diversity and productivity of the environment is maintained or enhanced for the benefit of future generations;

Biological diversity and ecological integrity: the conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity should be a fundamental consideration in decision-making;

Environmental costs need to be considered: that improved valuation, pricing and incentive mechanisms should be promoted – in assessing the costs and benefits of our actions, the costs to the environment need to be included.

We will embed the principles of ecologically sustainable development into Our Community Plan to ensure Sutherland Shire can be enjoyed by current and future generations.

PRINCIPLE 4: We want a resilient Sutherland Shire.

Urban resilience is the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses, and systems within a city to survive, adapt, and grow no matter what kinds of chronic stresses and acute shocks it experiences.

Chronic stresses: weaken the fabric of a community on a day-to-day or cyclical basis. Examples include ongoing issues such as inequality, lack of social cohesion and inadequate public transport.

Acute shocks: are sudden, sharp events that threaten a community. Examples include sudden incidents such as heatwaves, bushfires, floods, disease outbreaks and terror attacks.

Improving the systems and networks that make up a community will increase our resilience overall. Resilient systems withstand, respond to, and adapt more readily to shocks and stresses to emerge stronger after tough times, and live better in good times.

We will support urban resilience and the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses and systems within the Sutherland Shire to survive, adapt and grow no matter what kinds of chronic stress and acute shocks we experience.

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The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

WHAT WE WANT

Together, we have developed an ambitious long-term vision that deserves commitment. While Council has a custodial role in initiating, preparing and maintaining Our Community Plan, Council is not wholly responsible for its implementation.

It is a plan which sets the direction for the whole of the Shire, and all of our community, including government agencies, business, the not-for-profit sector and our residents have a role in its success.

OUR COMMUNITY PLANOur Community Plan articulates where we want to be as a community in 10 years’ time, what we need to do to get there, and how we will know when we have arrived. It is the highest level plan for the Sutherland Shire.

The 10-year plan is supported by a suite of documents that outline how Council will contribute to fulfilling on the community’s vision and the activities and actions that will be taken.

HOW COUNCIL WILL HELP YOU

ACHIEVE IT

DELIVERY PROGRAMThe Delivery Program outlines the principal activities that Council will deliver over four years to implement the 10-year Community Strategic Plan.

WHAT COUNCIL PROPOSES TO DO

THE OPERATIONAL PLANThe Operational Plan is the annual plan that details the specific actions that Council will undertake and its budget for completing these

The key partners to this plan: • Australian Government• NSW government• Sutherland Shire Council• Non-Government

Organisations

The Long-Term Financial Plan is about the financial resources needed over the next 10 years to ensure the plans can be delivered and Council continues to operate in a financially sustainable manner.

The Workforce Management Strategy is about our people and details the four-year staffing, skills and human resources that are required in Council to achieve the outcomes documented in the plans.

The Asset Management Plan is about our infrastructure and outlines the 10-year plan for ensuring that our assets are developed, managed and maintained effectively and efficiently to meet current and future community needs.

• Business Chambers • Local Business and

Industry• Individuals• Developers.

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A WARD

E WARD

D WARD

A WARDC WARD

B WARD

The Plan is an update of Our Shire, Our Future, Our Guide for Shaping the Shire to 2030, first adopted by council in 1999 and subsequently reviewed in 2007 and 2011. It is based on the aspirations, knowledge and ideals that were expressed by those who participated in an engagement process to review the existing Strategic Plan.

Historically over 25,000 residents and stakeholders have been involved in planning for the long term future of the Shire. In developing the new plan we have given consideration to where we are now and where we are going.

The plan has been developed through a process of ongoing research and consultation which included a community survey involving over 800 participants. The plan incorporates this information and is also based on knowledge that council currently has about the local area and its people.

It considers the NSW State Plan that guides policy and budgetary decision-making; the Greater Sydney Region Plan and the Draft Toward a Greater Sydney 2056 Plan; and other key strategies for the area or region.

The completed plan outlines where we want to be, how we will get there and how we will know we have arrived.

how we created this plan

Sutherland Shire Council plays a significant role in community planning and advocacy and has developed this plan in partnership with the community.

A Ward: Kurnell peninsula, Cronulla, Woolooware, Port Hacking, Bundeena, Maianbar, part of Lilli Pilli, most of the Royal National Park.

B Ward: Gymea, Miranda, Kirrawee, Yowie Bay, Gymea Bay, Grays Point, parts of Lilli Pilli and Caringbah South.

Bate Bay

Port Hacking

Botany Bay

C Ward: South side of the Georges River including Sylvania, Sylvania Waters, Caringbah, Oyster Bay and Kareela.

D Ward: Sutherland city centre, Waterfall, Heathcote, Engadine, Yarrawarrah and Woronora Heights.

E Ward: includes suburbs along the Georges River, Menai, Alfords Point, Bangor, Illawong, Como, Bonnet Bay, Woronora and Barden Ridge.

HUGHES (federal electoral)

COOK(federal electoral)

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Where we will be in 10 years Where we are now

OUR DEMOGRAPHICS TELL US:• 229,017 people called

Sutherland Shire home in 2017.

• We grow, but not as fast as other parts of Sydney do. Since 2011 our population has grown by 3% compared to the Greater Sydney area which has grown by 8.5%.

• We are a community of families. 38% of our households are couple families with two children and 10% of our households are single parent families.

OUR DEMOGRAPHICS TELL US:• We will have more

people in Sutherland Shire. By 2026 our population will have grown by over 21,000 people to 250,269.

• There will be more homes. The number of dwellings is forecast to grow from the 83,709 we had in 2011 to 96,009 in 2026.

• At the same time, the average household size will fall. Currently there is an average of 2.69

• We are a young community. We have a similar proportion of young people under 17 years Greater Sydney does.

• But we are also an ageing population. Many more of us are older than 60 compared to Greater Sydney.

• We are relatively affluent. 27% of our households earn over $2,500 per week. We have much lower unemployment than Greater Sydney (3.5% compared to 5.7%).

people living in each home. This will drop to 2.66 by 2026 because our population is ageing. There will be an increase in the number of couple households without children.

• More of us will be retired. There will be a 45% increase in those of us old enough to retire.

• But there will also be more people working. There will be a 7% increase in the number of people of working age in the Sutherland Shire.

• We love our cars. As a community we have much higher car ownership than Greater Sydney with 57% of households owning two cars of more (44% in Greater Sydney) and 18% owning three or more cars. Over 60% of us travel to work in our cars.

• We love the Sutherland Shire. We have the lowest rate of departures of any council area in Sydney. Only 4.3 per cent of Shire residents moved out of the area in 2013-14 - half the average departure rate across Greater Sydney.

• We are becoming more culturally diverse. While only 11.5% of our population speak a language other than English at home compared to 34% of people in Greater Sydney this is increasing over time.

• For the first time the largest increase in our population will be couple families without dependants.

22.9% AGED UNDER 17 YEARS

(SAME AS GREATER SYDNEY)

23% AGED UNDER 17 YEARS (Increase of 7,298 people)

12.3% YOUNG WORKFORCE

(MUCH LOWER THAN GREATER SYDNEY 15.4%)

MORE COUPLESWITH CHILDREN HOUSEHOLDS (38% COMPARED TO 34.8%)

MORE COUPLES WITHOUT CHILDREN

HOUSEHOLDS (24.9% COMPARED TO 22.6%)

TOTAL POPULATION

229,017 LOW UNEMPLOYMENT

3.5%

HIGH CAR OWNERSHIP (57% 2 OR MORE)

3%SLOW

GROWTH

INCREASE IN DWELLINGS +12,300

DECREASE IN HOUSEHOLD SIZE TO 2.66

INCREASE IN COUPLES WITHOUTCHILDREN +4,557 HOUSEHOLDS

LONE PERSON HOUSEHOLDS (+4,348)

23% AGED 60 + (INCREASE OF 15,762 PEOPLE)

20.7% AGED 60 + (HIGHER THAN GREATER SYDNEY)

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our community plan

1. Working together as a Sutherland Shire community informed and engaged in its future

2. Enhancing and protecting the beautiful and healthy natural environment of Sutherland Shire

3. Sustaining Sutherland Shire as a caring and supportive community

4. Evolving Sutherland Shire’s culture and unique identity

5. Progress Sutherland Shire as a prosperous community for all

6. Sustaining Sutherland Shire as a liveable place where we can all continue to enjoy a high quality of life

To achieve our vision for the future, our community is committed to:

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outcome 1: SUTHERLAND SHIRE: A COMMUNITY INFORMED AND ENGAGED IN ITS FUTURE

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

A high priority for our community is improved community engagement and access to information about decisions that affect us, including more opportunities to engage with Council. A sense of community is the main driver for our community in achieving quality of life.

We understand the opportunity to improve community engagement including providing more information to enable better decision making and consideration of community views.

We know that an engaged and informed community is more able to participate in a meaningful way about decisions for Sutherland Shire’s future, particularly on areas of concern including development, growth, facilities and services.

WHAT YOU TOLD US

We want to proceed towards the future knowingly, in recognition of our heritage, our legacy and what our community needs will be in the future with each resident feeling empowered to state their views on Sutherland Shire’s future.

A new shop opens in Miranda, more families are living in apartments, we are living longer in our homes. Sutherland Shire adapts to change with residents engaged in the process, understanding and being kept informed about what comes next, confident their views will be heard about how our community is evolving and responding to community needs.

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HOW WILL WE DO THIS?

Strategy 1.1 Our community and leadership will collaborate to enable the lifestyle and environment to which we aspire.

1.1.1 Actively engage with the community to understand their views and aspirations.

1.1.2 Evolve, influence and deliver community strategies in partnership with the community to meet their aspirations.

Strategy 1.2 Our leadership empowers a broad range of stakeholders

1.2.1 Improve information, communications, and education for our community to enable informed participation in decision making.

1.2.2 Evolve a constructive culture within Council to enable effective relationships and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.

1.2.3 Celebrate success and recognise achievements within our community.

Strategy 1.3 The community is informed and empowered to rise to the challenges and opportunities presented by a changing world.

1.3.1 Community leaders foster two way dialogue around the changes and challenges in our urban, natural and social environment.

1.3.2 Residents are assisted to understand the reasons behind developments that may impact on their lives.

Strategy 1.4 Ensure community confidence in Sutherland Shire Council

1.4.1 Ensure a strong governance framework that provides transparency, accountability and sustainability.

1.4.2 Act ethically and with integrity in everything that we do.

1.4.3 Welcome independent oversight and take a risk based approach to delivering effective governance.

HOW WILL WE MEASURE SUCCESS?• Community satisfaction with long term planning for Sutherland Shire• Community satisfaction with consideration of community views• Community satisfaction with involvement in decision making• Overall satisfaction with Sutherland Shire Council.

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outcome 2: SUTHERLAND SHIRE: A BEAUTIFUL, PROTECTED AND HEALTHY NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Our community strongly values our access to the special natural environment of Sutherland Shire, especially our beaches and national parks, our parks and nature reserves. We have over 650 parks and reserves and 3,000 hectares of land containing remnant vegetation. In addition to providing us with places to improve our health and wellbeing and build community, our natural environment cools our streets, and supports a more sustainable future for our Shire and our country.

However, our weather is changing, our city has experienced record-breaking heat trends, and at the same time our street tree canopy is reducing, making our streets hotter and increasing our energy bills. Our changing climate also has the biggest impacts on the most vulnerable members of our communities including our ageing population, our small children and our economically disadvantaged. We also have concerns about the impact of development on our beaches, parks and trees. We want to maintain our natural resources and our access to them.

WHAT YOU TOLD US

We want to protect and sustain our beautiful natural environment, including the streets and public places we live and play in. Residents, community groups, schools, Council, and developers all have a role in protecting our environment, and reducing our energy consumption, for the benefit of us and our future generations.

Swimming at the pristine beaches of Bundeena and Cronulla, immersing yourself in nature in our National Parks, whale watching from Cape Solander, boating in the sparkling clear waters of Port Hacking or Oyster Bay. Many come to play in the Sutherland Shire – but for us, it is home.

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HOW WILL WE DO THIS?

Strategy 2.1 Effectively manage and conserve our resources.2.1.1 Avoid, reduce reuse and recycle our resources.

2.1.2 Promote and pursue energy and water efficiency, productivity and clean generation.

Strategy 2.2 Enhance and protect diverse natural habitats.

2.2.1 Enhance and protect our diverse flora, fauna and ecological communities.

2.2.2 Manage, promote and enhance our tree canopy in urban and natural areas.

2.2.3 Encourage responsible urban planning which balances growth with environmental sustainability.

Strategy 2.3 Protect our beaches, rivers and oceans.

2.3.1 Manage catchments effectively to improve the cleanliness, health and biodiversity of our waterways.

Strategy 2.4 Environment and climate risks and impacts are understood and managed.

2.4.1 Plan for and respond to long term climate related changes.

2.4.2 Monitor and manage the environment to minimise the impacts of natural disasters.

2.4.3 Build community resilience to respond and adapt to environment and climate risks.

HOW WILL WE MEASURE SUCCESS?• No net loss of tree canopy• Water quality monitoring• Recycling rates• Waste diversion rates increased• Estmiated energy and water savings• Reduced greehouse gas emissions• Flora and fauna surveys• Community satisfaction that new developments are helping to preserve and

enhance an attractive urban environment• Community satisfaction with local bushland and reserves being well managed• Community satisfaction that the natural environment is respected and protected • Community satisfaction that beaches are kept clean and tidy.

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outcome 3: SUTHERLAND SHIRE: A CARING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Through consultation our community has talked about the importance of having a sense of community. We want to belong to Sutherland Shire as a place and as part of a community. Access to quality community facilities and services to meet the needs of our growing community helps us to belong.

We have a high proportion of younger residents, but our future shows we have an ageing population, who may need additional care, community support and access to services. There are opportunities to create a stronger community through volunteering, inter-generational programs, the delivery of accessible community services and community celebrations.

WHAT YOU TOLD US

We want to ensure we can belong to Sutherland Shire and feel a part of a distinct local community life that is supportive of us all. A sense of belonging and connectedness that helps us feel better, cope better with challenges, be more resilient, and trust that we matter to each other, no matter who we are.

As you cross Tom Uglys or spot the first trees of the Royal National Park, you feel it. Home. A place where you belong. A place that feels safe. A place where we help each other to live our best possible lives. A place that cares.

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HOW WILL WE DO THIS?

Strategy 3.1 The community has access to services, programs and facilities to support and enhance health and wellbeing.

3.1.1 Plan, provide and advocate for quality medical, specialist, preventative and allied health services and facilities.

3.1.2 Deliver community services and facilities that respond to the changing needs of our community.

Strategy 3.2 Support and enable all in our community 3.2.1 Empower disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in the community.

3.2.2 Engage our young people to participate in community life.

3.2.3 Provide opportunities for social interaction for our ageing population.3.2.4 Encourage volunteering which fosters community wellbeing.

Strategy 3.3 Opportunities will be fostered that help build a sense of community

3.3.1 Provide opportunities for the community to gather in public spaces to celebrate events.

3.3.2 Encourage supportive relationships to be built between neighbours.

HOW WILL WE MEASURE SUCCESS?• Number of people attending community events• Participation rates in volunteering • Satisfaction with sense of community• Satisfaction that people have a fair opportunity to participate in community life • Satisfaction that there is a good range of community groups and support

networks for residents• Satisfaction that the community is harmonious cohesive and inclusive• Satisfaction that the community is compassionate and supportive of the most

vulnerable in society• Satisfaction that hospitals medical and mental health service are adequate and

accessible• Number of rough sleepers

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outcome 4: SUTHERLAND SHIRE: A CULTURALLY RICH AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Culture is a vital part of a healthy and connected community. We not only live here but we play here. We love our cultural centres such as Hazelhurst Gallery and Arts Centre and our cultural events.

These help us create a unique cultural landscape and identity. Our shared culture helps us bond and helps us create a strong and respectful community of which we are proud. We are becoming more culturally diverse and have significant Aboriginal heritage in our area that we want to celebrate.

WHAT YOU TOLD US

We want to celebrate who we are through cultural experiences, events and facilities, by retaining local special places and building a cohesive local identity. We want to nurture creativity, celebrate our shared heritage and embrace diversity. This helps us create a sense of community and identify and value what is important to all of our lives.

Whether it hits you when you are visiting an exhibition at Hazelhurst, dining at Cronulla, enjoying an outdoor concert at Menai, exploring rock art at Bundeena or barracking at a Sharks home game, you know that this is your community. You couldn’t be anywhere else but in Sutherland Shire.

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HOW WILL WE DO THIS?

Strategy 4.1 Create and strengthen community connections through shared cultural experiences.

4.1.1 Identify and appreciate places, spaces and stories that contribute to our Sutherland Shire identity.

4.1.2 Develop and deliver opportunities that support and enhance our culture, identity and belonging.

4.1.3 Actively encourage participation in arts and cultural experience.4.1.4 Foster artists and the creative industries in Sutherland Shire.

Strategy 4.2 Maintain and enhance our cultural facilities.

4.2.1Optimise the potential of our cultural facilities to deliver a range of engaging community and cultural experiences which strengthen connections with people from diverse backgrounds.

Strategy 4.3 Protect our Aboriginal heritage.

4.3.1 Protect all places with shell middens, grinding grooves, engravings, hand stencils and shelter art.

4.3.2Ensure development impacts lightly on places in Sutherland Shire that have exceptional importance for our community.

HOW WILL WE MEASURE SUCCESS?• Visitations to cultural facilities and events• Visitor satisfaction with cultural facilities and events• Community satisfaction with the range of opportunities for cultural and artistic

participation• Growth of the cultural sector in Sutherland Shire• Protection of our Aboriginal sites.

Image credit: Installation view Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award 2015. Photographed by Silversalt Photography

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outcome 5: SUTHERLAND SHIRE: A PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY FOR ALL

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Investing in education and learning (from early childhood to later years) is not just good for those involved - but for communities as a whole. It can build neighourhood connections, bring more and better jobs to an area and improve local business and economic outcomes for everyone.

Our community is relatively prosperous, with low unemployment rates and high average household incomes. However, there are still disadvantaged people living in our community. In addition we need to reduce travel times to work outside the Shire. By helping our local economy grow and increasing opportunities for all in Sutherland Shire we build a strong base for our community.

WHAT YOU TOLD US

We want Sutherland Shire to be a community in which each and everyone of us can be educated well, where people can work closer to home, and where our local businesses prosper and provide more employment.

Our vibrant local centres are alive with thriving local businesses. Our schools and colleges ring with the sounds of people engaged in learning. Our local prosperity provides the foundation for how we live and enjoy life in Sutherland Shire

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HOW WILL WE DO THIS?

Strategy 5.1 Collaborate with our business community to support thriving local business.

5.1.1 Develop vibrant, productive local centres.

5.1.2 Support our growing business community by reducing barriers to growth where possible.

5.2.3 Promote our community as a place to visit, live, work and invest.Strategy 5.2 Increase access to local employment and training opportunities.

5.2.1 Enhance and promote opportunities to work locally.

5.2.2 Enhance vocational training opportunities.

Strategy 5.3 Improve access to quality education at all stages of life.

5.3.1 Plan and provide early and middle education facilities and services that meet community needs.

5.3.2 Plan, provide and advocate for quality schools to support our growing population of children.

5.3.3 Plan, provide and advocate for tertiary educational facilities and services that meet community needs.

5.3.4 Support the provision of life-long learning that draws on the community’s diverse range of people.

HOW WILL WE MEASURE SUCCESS?• NAPLAN Results• Satisfaction that quality education is available and accessible • Business confidence• Satisfaction that shops and services in shopping areas meet residents needs• Satisfaction with urban vitality that supports high quality of life• Satisfaction that the local economy provides a wide range of opportunities• Satisfaction that planning for local economic growth and development is

adequate• Satisfaction that the cost of living in the Sutherland Shire is affordable to you• Increase in Sutherland Shire’s Gross Regional Product• Increase in local employment.

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outcome 6: SUTHERLAND SHIRE: A LIVEABLE PLACE WITH A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Quality of life is important to us. Around 90% of us rate our quality of life as good or excellent. However, we are concerned about traffic, congestion and local development detracting from our quality of life. We are an active community, and with recent and forecast growth, the use of our parks ovals and playing fields is nearing capacity.

How liveable Sutherland Shire is impacts greatly on our quality of life. Roads, parking, access to affordable housing, playing fields, and community facilities, and the design of our public spaces all influence the experience of life in Sutherland Shire. Even though we have been rated as the 4th safest place in Sydney, and we have 70% less major crimes than the local government areas with the most major crimes in Sydney, community safety has also been identified as a high priority.

WHAT YOU TOLD US

We want a liveable Sutherland Shire, where growth is balanced with social outcomes, where we can access a range of transport options, where our children and workforce can afford a home, and where we can maintain and improve our quality of life.

We are a place with access to places and programs for a good life. A place we can bench press in the parks, where we walk in wild places , where we can ride our bikes. A place where our commute is short, shopping is easy and new development is balanced with community places and spaces.

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HOW WILL WE DO THIS?

Strategy 6.1Plan and develop integrated transport networks to provide transport choices that allow people to get around in a safe, accessible and efficient manner.

6.1.1 Plan, advocate and provide effective public transport networks.

6.1.2 Promote active transport through provision of cycle and pedestrian networks and infrastructure.

6.1.3 Explore and implement better integration of transport networks.6.1.4 Plan, advocate and provide effective road networks.6.1.5 Plan for and enhance access to equitable car parking.

Strategy 6.2 Facilitate diverse housing mix that provides choice and meets the needs of all community members

6.2.1Through future development, plan for the delivery of a diversity of housing types that meet the needs of residents at different stages of their lives.

6.2.2 Develop and implement strategies to improve housing affordability.

6.2.3 Develop and Implement strategies to improve the supply of social and affordable housing.

Strategy 6.3 Provide welcoming, safe and accessible places and spaces that encourage active lifestyles

6.3.1 Plan for and provide a network of open space, recreation and leisure opportunities that support health and wellbeing.

6.3.2 Improve the design and accessibility of our spaces and places.

6.3.3 Provide streetscapes and public places that are cool, attractive and where people feel safe.

6.3.4 Provide visible crime prevention, emergency, safety and rescue services.

HOW WILL WE MEASURE SUCCESS?• Increased use of public transport• Satisfaction with diversity of housing

types• Satisfaction with housing affordability• Increased provision of affordable

housing• Perceptions pedestrian safety and

cycling• Decrease in domestic violence

statistics• Decrease in incidents of malicious

damage

• Community satisfaction with public transport

• Maintain community perceptions of safety

• Community satisfaction with lifeguard services

• Community satisfaction with range of leisure and recreation opportunities

• Community satisfaction with sporting facilities meeting community needs

• Review NSW crime and safety data including and reduction in hotspots

• Median housing rental costs• Median house valuation.

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• Advocate to improve your community• Attend and support local cultural venues, events and

activities• As a community, celebrate our successes• Become an organ donor• Become a volunteer• Develop leadership skills in young people • Do regular exercise• Get involved in sporting and recreational activities• Get to know your neighbours• Give blood• Have fun in our public spaces • Join a community group• Keep your neighbourhood clean and tidy• Learn about local history• Learn a new skill• Look out for others • Observe the speed limit especially in local

neighbourhood streets• Plant a tree• Promote multiculturalism• Put your elderly neighbour’s bin out• Recycle• Support local events and festivals• Walk or ride around your neighbourhood

What could you do to help achieve our goals?

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COR042-17 REPORT AND MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE SUTHERLAND TRAFFIC AND TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND CONSULTATIVE TRAFFIC FORUM HELD ON FRIDAY, 3 MARCH 2017

Attachments: Appendix A, Appendix B and Appendix C

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Meetings of the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee and Consultative Traffic Forum

were held on 3 March 2017.

• The Minutes of the meetings are below.

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The decisions contained in the Minutes of the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee

Meeting held on 3 March 2017 be noted.

2. The recommendation contained in the Minutes of the Consultative Traffic Forum Meeting held

on 3 March 2017 be adopted.

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PRESENT: Councillor Croucher (Chairperson), together with Councillor McLean, Mr Ken Cook

(representing Ms Eleni Petinos, MP), Mr Neil McCormack (representing Mr Lee Evans, MP), Mr Mike

Schrafft (representing Mr Mark Speakman, MP), Senior Constable Michael Todd (representing the

NSW Police, Miranda Local Area Command), Senior Constable Rachel King (representing the NSW

Police, Sutherland Local Area Command), Ms Tanmila Islam (representing Roads and Maritime

Services), Mr Ross Budden (representing Transdev NSW), Mr Ayhan Askin (representing Transdev

NSW) and Mr Michael Cutrupi (representing St George Cabs).

Staff in attendance were the Traffic and Transport Manager (Bruce Powe) and Executive Officer -

Governance (Karen Barrass).

APOLOGY: Apologies tendered on behalf of Eleni Petinos MP, Lee Evans MP and Mark Speakman

MP were accepted.

Report and Minutes of the Meeting of the Sutherland Traffic

and Traffic Safety Committee held on Friday, 3 February 2017

DECISION: (Councillor Croucher/N McCormack)

That the Report and Minutes of the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee Meeting held on

Friday, 3 February 2017 be confirmed as a correct record.

*** Disclosures of Interest

There were no disclosures of interest declared.

All Report Recommendations were voted unanimously by the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee.

STR082-17 Central Road Miranda - Temporary Road Closure Anzac Day 2017

File Number: RDA17/0124

DECISION:

THAT:

1. Pursuant to Section 116 of the Roads Act 1993, the temporary closure of northern section of

Central Road from 6pm on Monday 24 April to 9am Tuesday 25 April 2017 be approved for the

conduct of the Anzac Day Dawn Service, provided the applicant ensures the following

conditions and requirements are satisfied:

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(a) The applicant shall organise sufficient police, accredited traffic controllers, security and/or

private marshals to ensure and supervise the safe conduct of the event at all times.

(b) The applicant shall use barriers, detour signposting and directional signposting to

adequately highlight the area of the proposed temporary closure and ensure motorists are

warned of changes to local traffic patterns in view of the proposed closure(s).

(c) The applicant shall ensure that all laws, rules and regulations are strictly observed by

participants. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain which laws, rules and

regulations may be applicable to the use of the road.

(d) The applicant shall notify the State Emergency Service prior to the event.

(e) The applicant shall ensure the road is left in a reasonably clean condition after the event.

(f) The event be advertised in the local paper for a minimum period of 28 days and a letter

box drop undertaken of affected businesses and provided there are no substantial or

reasonable objections received, the event be permitted to proceed.

(g) That Australian Standard 1742.3 be complied with and that the applicant grant 'Lead

Agencies' (ie, the NSW Police, the Roads and Maritime Services and the Sutherland

Shire Council) an indemnity from and against all claims, demands, remedies, suits,

injuries, damage, losses, costs, liabilities, actions, proceedings, rights of action and

claims for compensation for which the 'Lead Agencies’ may become liable in connection

with injury, damage or accidental death through the applicants neglect or default or the

neglect/default of any other person in connection with the approved use of the streets for

the event.

(h) The applicant will send evidence of public liability insurance coverage for the event,

including Council’s interest noted thereon, to the Executive Officer - Governance at

Council’s Administration Centre, 4 to 20 Eton Street Sutherland; at least 7 calendar days

prior to the event.

(i) A letterbox drop of affected local residents and businesses a minimum of 7 days prior to

the event.

2. The event referred to in 1. above be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) "Guidelines for Traffic Management for Special Events".

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3. After the event, Council may reconsider use of the road by the applicant, and any improper use

and/or disregard of the conditions and requirements may lead to a rejection of future

applications.

4. Pursuant to the Delegations to Councils on the Regulation of Traffic, a Traffic Management Plan

be submitted to the Sydney Transport Management Centre - Special Events Unit of the RMS for

consideration of approval. Under these circumstances the advice of the RMS representative is

offered without prejudice and will not be construed as embodying the concurrence of the RMS.

STR083-17 The Boulevarde Outside Miranda North Public School, Miranda - Parking

File Number: 2017/263071

DECISION:

THAT:

1. Parking restrictions be amended to introduce a 10 minute parking zone and to increase the

length of the drop-off / pick-up zone on the southern side of The Boulevarde outside Miranda

North Public School, in accordance with Amended Plan 'A' showing revised time limits to the 10

minute parking of 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm School Days as attached to the minutes.

2. The authorised officers be advised of this decision for enforcement purposes.

STR084-17 Allies Road, Barden Ridge - No Stopping Restrictions File Number: 2017/263071 DECISION:

THAT:

1. Yellow edge lines denoting 'No Stopping' restrictions be provided at the intersections of Allies

Road with Elliston Place, Fawkner Place and Orton Street, Barden Ridge, in accordance with

Plan 'A' attached to the report.

2. The Authorised Officers be advised of this decision.

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STR085-17 Garvan Road, Heathcote - No Stopping Restrictions File Number: 2017/263071

DECISION:

THAT:

1. No Stopping restrictions be provided at Garvan Road, Heathcote, in the vicinity of Keats Place,

Burns Road and Patterson Road, in accordance with Plan 'A' attached to the report.

2. The Authorised Officers be advised of this decision.

STR086-17 Brighton Street and Loftus Street, Bundeena - Regulatory Signposting

File Number: 2017/263071

DECISION:

THAT:

1. Approval be provided for the regulatory signposting and linemarking associated with Stage 2 of

the Roger Summers Reserve upgrade in Brighton Street and Loftus Street, Bundeena, in

accordance with Council's Engineering Drawing No 16101 Sheet C04 RevB attached as Plan 'A'

to the report but with the deletion of the No Parking sign in Loftus Street just west of the RSL

Club.

2. The Authorised Officers be advised of this decision.

STR087-17 Caravan Head Road, Oyster Bay - Bus Zone at Glenhaven Place

File Number: 2017/263071

DECISION:

THAT:

1. 'Bus Zone' signs with "5.30am - 9.30pm Mon - Fri, 7.30am - 6pm Sat - Sun" time limits be

provided at the bus stop in Caravan Head Road, Oyster Bay, at Glenhaven Place, in

accordance with Plan 'A' attached to the report.

2. The affected residents and Council's Authorised enforcement Officers be advised of this

decision.

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STR088-17 Paddison Avenue, Gymea - Turning Area File Number: 2017/263071

DECISION:

THAT:

1. Approval be granted to reposition "No Stopping" signs in Paddison Avenue, Gymea to a location

generally opposite the driveway of Nos. 9-11 Paddison Avenue, in order to designate a larger

area for waste collection vehicles to turn around as shown on Plan 'A' attached to the report.

2. The authorised officers be advised of this decision for enforcement purposes.

STR089-17 Margaret Lane, Sylvania - Works Zone File Number: RDA17/0153

DECISION:

THAT:

1. A "Works Zone" be approved subject to a suitable Traffic Management Plan in Margaret Lane at

the rear of 38 - 40 Princes Highway, Sylvania, generally in accordance with Plan A attached to

the report.

2. The authorised officers be advised of this decision for enforcement purposes.

STR090-17 Gannons Road, Caringbah - Traffic and Parking Review at Denman Avenue

File Number: 2017/263071 DECISION:

THAT:

1. 'No Stopping' restrictions and the southbound right turn bay be extended from Denman Avenue,

Caringbah to the 'Bus Zone' generally located opposite the common boundary of 49 / 51 in

accordance with Plan A attached to the report.

2. A letter-box survey be conducted seeking the views and comments of local residents regarding

a proposal to improve traffic conditions by the introduction of peak period 'No Parking 3pm to

7pm' restrictions from the 'Bus Zone' located opposite No.19 to the 'Bus Zone' opposite to No.51

as generally shown on Plan A.

3. The Council's authorised enforcement officers be advised of this decision.

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STR091-17 Glencoe Street and South of Aldgate Street, Sutherland - Parking Conditions

File Number: 2017/263071

DECISION:

THAT:

1. Yellow edge lines be marked at the intersection of Glencoe Street at Aldgate Street, Sutherland

and 'No Parking' signs along the western side of Glencoe Street, south of Aldgate Street,

Sutherland, in accordance with Plan 'A' attached to the report.

2. The authorised officers be advised of this decision for enforcement purposes.

STR092-17 Minor Signposting and Linemarking - March 2017 File Number: 2017/263071

DECISION:

THAT:

1. The recommendations listed in the Minor Signage Items table, be approved in accordance with

the attached Plans and subject to the following amendments and amended plans attached to

the minutes:

C4 - Extension of the No Stopping restrictions an additional 7 metres to the south.

C9 - No Stopping on the western side of the lane only to re-evaluate the need of restrictions

on the eastern side and report back to the Committee in due course.

2. The authorised officers be advised of this decision for enforcement purposes.

CTF005-17 Gannons Road, Woolooware/Caringbah - Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

File Number: 2015/216897

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT:

1. The Consultative Traffic Forum note the adverse traffic conditions of extensive queuing and

delays for south bound traffic along Gannons Road between Kingsway and Captain Cook Drive

during the PM peak period.

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2. The State Government be requested to upgrade the original (westbound) rail bridge structure

across Gannons Road, south of Denman Avenue such that a five lane capacity with a standard

footpath provided on the western side of Gannons Road and a shared pathway on the eastern

side of Gannons Road.

3. A pedestrian/cycle facility be integrated into the design of the new railway bridge that would

enable cyclists and pedestrians to safely cross over Gannons Road and satisfy the ultimate

recommendation for the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) at this location.

The Meeting closed at 10.45 am.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER

The officer responsible for the preparation of this Report is the Traffic & Transport Services Manager,

Bruce Powe, who can be contacted on 9710 0498.

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The Boulevarde adjacent to Miranda North Public School.

Amended Pick-up / Drop-off zones.

NOTE : Head of ‘Bus Zone’ to be repositioned from chainage 38m to 54.8m.

STR083-17 Amended PLAN A

All distances measured

from stop line.

Please reposition sign and post

from Ch 19.8m to Ch 15 metres.

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17m

Ch 71.8m Ch 54.8m Ch 100m Chainage 15m Ch 38m Ch 82.5m

5.8m

16.8m

15m 23m

Ch 19.8m NEW P10

ZONE 19

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Clubb Crescent off Kingsway, Miranda.

Proposed ‘No Stopping’ zone.

ISSUES:

• Congestion and high traffic volumes before and after school.• Restricted vision at curve opposite school.• Narrow road width south of turning area.

STR092-17 Amended PLAN C4

Please install signs on power pole and

2 new posts. New post.

Power Pole.

New post 7m from driveway

at No.6.

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Margaret Lane, off Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania.

Yellow edge lines at rear of 16 Princes Hwy.

Issues:

• On-site carpark obstructed by cars parking in the lane.

Multi-storey units currently under

construction at No.34.

STR092-17 Amended PLAN C9

Please mark yellow edge line at rear of No.16 – Adjacent to kerb each side of driveway.

40 mm clear of lip of kerb.

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RES002-17 SER016-17 - PROPOSED SALE OF 5 EVELYN STREET NORTH, SYLVANIA

Pursuant to Notice, Councillors Plibersek, Scaysbrook and Steinwall move the following Resolution of

Council 20/02/17 (SER016-17) be rescinded:

THAT:

1. A public auction process be undertaken for the sale of Lot B DP 379630 located at 5 Evelyn

Street North, Sylvania and if the auction reserve price is reached, a contract for sale at terms

and conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager be entered into.

2. Subject to point 1, in accordance with the Power of Attorney dated 6 July 2016 BK 4710 No. 28,

the General Manager execute any necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution.

And if carried move the following:

THAT:

1. The house at 5 Evelyn Street North, Sylvania be immediately secured with temporary fencing

to prevent damage and that fencing be maintained.

2. The General Manager make enquires with community groups, heritage architects and TAFE to

obtain community support to assist Council in restoring the house.

3. The General Manager make enquires with Commonwealth and NSW State agencies to obtain

funding to restore the house.

4. The house not be sold until it is fully restored and that restoration is complete.

File Number: 2015/4623

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