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Adopted Minutes of the

Council Meeting held

Tuesday 31 January 2017

at

10am

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

729th Council Meeting 2 31 January 2017 Adopted Minutes

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Adopted Minutes (729)

Council Meeting

Tuesday 31 January 2017

ITEM SUBJECT

1 ATTENDANCE / LEAVE OF ABSENCE

2 CONDOLENCES

2.1 The Scott Family

2.2 The Webster Family

3 MAYORAL MINUTE

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1 The Seven Hundred and Twenty Eighth Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast, held Wednesday 7 December 2016 at 9am.

5 MAYOR’S REPORT

6 CLARIFICATION – MEMBERS

7 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

8 PRESENTATIONS

9 RECEPTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1 City Infrastructure 23 January 2017

9.2 Community Services 23 January 2017

9.3 City Planning 24 January 2017

9.4 Gold Coast Water & Waste 24 January 2017

9.5 Governance & Administration 25 January 2017

9.6 Economic Development & Major Projects 25 January 2017

9.7 Special Budget 30 January 2017

10 CONSIDERATION OF NOTICES OF MOTION

11 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE / ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

12 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS

13 GENERAL BUSINESS

13.1 Helensvale Lions Club Signs


13.2 New Light Rail Station – Main Beach

13.3 Empowering Families – Funding Allocation

13.4 Leave of Absence – Cr Baildon

14 OTHER BUSINESS


ADOPTED AT COUNCIL 7 FEBRUARY 2017 RESOLUTION G17.0207.003 moved Cr Gates seconded Cr La Castra That the Minutes of the Seven Hundred and Twenty Ninth Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast held on Tuesday 31 January 2017 at 10am be confirmed, the following change: Page 19: 9.3 Under item 1 & 2 insert “Cr Gates voted in the positive”.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Minutes of the Seven Hundred and Twenty Ninth Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast held at the City of Gold Coast Chambers, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, on Tuesday 31 January 2017, at 10am. The Mayor, Cr T R Tate, welcomed Pastor Jimmy Hill of Crosslife Baptist Church, Helensvale, to open the meeting in prayer. National Anthem 1 ATTENDANCE Cr T R Tate Mayor Cr D Gates Cr W M A Owen-Jones Cr C M Caldwell Cr K L Boulton Cr P J Young Cr D M Crichlow OAM Cr G J Baildon AM Cr R La Castra Cr G M Tozer Cr P A Taylor Cr H H C Vorster Cr P C Young Cr D I McDonald Cr G M O’Neill Mr D R Dickson Chief Executive Officer Mr A J McCabe Chief Operating Officer Mr A Twine Director City Infrastructure Ms A Ewens Director Community Services Mr D Scott Director Economic Development & Major Projects Mr P Heaton Director Gold Coast Water & Waste Mr G Potter Director Organisational Services Mrs D Currie Director Planning & Environment 1.1 LEAVE OF ABSENCE / APOLOGIES Nil


2 CONDOLENCES Cr Tozer To The Scott Family On the passing of Noel Harold Scott RESOLUTION G17.0131.001 moved Cr Tozer seconded Cr Gates That a motion of condolence be passed and that a message of sympathy be forwarded.

CARRIED Cr Crichlow To The Webster Family On the passing of Patricia Webster RESOLUTION G17.0131.002 moved Cr Crichlow seconded Cr PJ Young That a motion of condolence be passed and that a message of sympathy be forwarded.

CARRIED 3 MAYORAL MINUTE 3.1 SPRINGBROOK SES BUILDING RENAME

PN237410/16/-(P1) Councillors, Following the passing of SES Group Leader, Noel Harold Scott, an approach has been made to Council for the renaming of the Springbrook SES building located at Carricks Road, Springbrook. The SES local brigade, the Scott family and the Queensland SES Command supports the renaming of the Springbrook SES facility to be the Noel Harold Scott SES Building. Mr Scott was very highly regarded and an extremely valued member of the Springbrook SES team, and this would be a fitting tribute to someone who always went above and beyond the call of duty. MOTION

That the Council owned Springbrook SES building be named as the Noel Harold Scott SES Building.

RESOLUTION G17.0131.003 moved Cr Tate That the Council owned Springbrook SES building be named as the Noel Harold Scott SES Building.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


3 MAYORAL MINUTE (Continued) 3.2 CHANGE OF MEETING DATE

LG115/595/01/2017 Councillors, I will be travelling to the United Kingdom in March for the Launch of the Queens Baton Relay for the GC2018 Commonwealth Games and will be incorporating a Mayoral Mission to Dubai, U.A.E. My outbound flight departs the City on Monday 6 March 2017 and I wish to propose the rescheduling of the Full Council Meeting on Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 1pm as follows: Motion: As a result of my absence from the City to attend the Launch of the Queens Baton Relay GC2018 Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom, I wish to propose the meeting of the Full Council currently scheduled for Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 1pm be brought forward to Friday 3 March 2017 commencing at 9am. RESOLUTION G17.0131.004 moved Cr Tate seconded Cr Baildon As a result of my absence from the City to attend the Launch of the Queens Baton Relay GC2018 Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom, I wish to propose the meeting of the Full Council currently scheduled for Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 1pm be brought forward to Friday 3 March 2017 commencing at 9am.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RESOLUTION G17.0131.005 moved Cr PJ Young seconded Cr Gates That the Minutes of the Seven Hundred and Twenty Eighth Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast held on Wednesday 7 December 2016 at 9am be confirmed.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


5 MAYOR’S REPORT 5.1 RECENT VISITS AND SPEECHES

New Year's Day "Get Active & Healthy" Announcement

On New Year’s Day I was up early and down at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre to set the tone for this year.

The new year is all about making resolutions, and my resolution for Gold Coasters in 2017 is for us to be fit and healthy, both body and mind, for the year ahead.


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

Sister City Visit to Fort Lauderdale City Commissioners Meeting – Cr Taylor

I would now like to give Cr Taylor the opportunity to tell us about his recent self-funded visit to our Sister City, Fort Lauderdale.

Cr Taylor:

Prior to going meeting the Council of Commissioners at Fort Lauderdale, I drove to Miami and visited the Australian Honorary Consul General, Don Slesnick.

Mr Slesnick is a prominent local lawyer and community leader who in 2011 concluded 10 years as the Mayor of Coral Gables. He is a Vietnam veteran, former U.S. Army advisor to NATO forces in Germany and now serves the Chief of the Army Reserve as one of his civilian 'Ambassadors'. Mr Slesnick currently holds office as the Chair of the American Bar Foundation Fellows and is the 2nd Vice Chair of the Orange Bowl Committee.

While I was there, Mr Slesnick invited me to lunch. Our discussion included topics such as the possibility of a future visit to the Gold Coast as well as his role assisting and creating business opportunities. When I mentioned we are very interested in the cruise ship terminal, Mr Slesnick offered to introduce me to some of the executives stationed in Miami which had a larger cruise ship terminal than Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately due to other engagements I was unable to take up his offer. Overall we had a very interesting conversation. Mr Slesnick did say he hoped that sometime in the future the Mayor would have an opportunity to visit Miami.

I then travelled to Fort Lauderdale and met the full Council which consists of only five Commissioners. The population of Fort Lauderdale is 200,000 people and each Commissioner is responsible for 40,000 people. I was quite pleased we were able to have a private conversation with the Council for at least half an hour which gave us sufficient time to speak about the cruise ship terminal. I indicated to them what we are hoping to achieve in regard to the Gold Coast. The Commissioners were very interested in what we are doing and also expressed interest in the cultural side of operations.

There are still strong ties between our two sister cities. I was happy to hear the City of Gold Coast was favoured as one of its premier sister cities and they look forward to continuing to work with us. A matter of fact, the Mayor Don Slesnick, said he would like to come out here early this year and if given the opportunity, would bring some consultants.

We were very well received there and I think the Gold Coast got a great tick from the Florida Council.



Interview with Construction Engineering Australia Magazine

I spoke with Construction Engineering Australia Magazine to discuss how the City has identified transport infrastructure upgrades as a priority to develop the Gold Coast.

The article explains how the Gold Coast may be famous for its lifestyle, but it’s the everyday convenience and cost of living that really counts towards making the most of what the city has to offer.

I made particular note of how we are delivering $90 million worth of road and transport upgrades this financial year to connect the city via light rail, better roads, more cycle ways and seamless public transport.

I’ll email each of you a copy of the magazine.



Official Launch of the Gold Coast Sports Star Awards

Cr Crichlow and Cr Baildon attended.

These awards will recognise local sporting excellence at the highest level.

For the past 60 or so years the Gold Coast has punched above its weight as a contributor to Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games and world championship teams.

And with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games next year, it’s time to take our appreciation to a whole new level.

This function will put the world-conquering deeds of our local heroes under the spotlight like never before.

The gala event will be held in Surfers Paradise in March.



2017 Australia Day Awards Presentation Ceremony

Deputy Mayor Cr Gates, Cr Owen-Jones, Cr Boulton, Cr Crichlow, Cr Baildon, Cr La Castra, Cr Pauline Young and Cr O’Neill attended.

It was my great pleasure to present the Australia Day Awards to some amazing Gold Coasters.

With my focus on promoting education as an important pillar of our economy, it was fantastic to see Professor Ian O'Connor awarded Gold Coast Citizen of the Year.

Professor O'Connor has been Vice Chancellor of Griffith University since 2005 and Griffith now has more than 44,000 students and is ranked in the top three percent of universities in the world.

He has supported our plan to grow education in the city every step of the way, so congratulations to him on receiving this important award and recognition.

The other inspiring Australia Day Award winners were:

Gold FM Community Service Award went to Deborah Hazelwood for her work with the seahorse nippers program at North Burleigh Surf Lifesaving Club.

The Environmental Achievement Award went to Patrick Brabant who at just 13 has opened a frog conservation facility at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Cultural Achievement Award was awarded to Bianca Cook who serves as a senior practitioner for indigenous programs.

At 91 years old, Donald Robertson was worthy recipient of the Sports Achievement Award. Don was the second oldest competitor at the 2016 Pan Pacific Masters Games.

Gold Coast Young Citizen of the Year was awarded to Kane Elgey of the Gold Coast Titans for his contribution to working in the community.

The number and calibre of entries for these awards was simply amazing and selecting the worthy winners was a difficult process.

These six locals, like many thousands in our community, are what makes our city great and I applaud their contribution.



Australia Day

I had the pleasure of officiating the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony here at Council Chambers.

We welcomed 69 new citizens from 21 different countries – where each new citizen received a certificate of citizenship and a native seedling to plant.

And then this year’s Gold Coast Australia Day event was held at Broadwater Parklands.

This was a great family-friendly event, with plenty of food trucks, local music entertainment and a wonderful atmosphere as we celebrate this important national day.

This year we had in excess of 10,000 people at these celebrations.



Visit to Tipplers

Cr Caldwell attended.

After visiting Tipplers a few months ago, I was impressed with how well it was thriving.

So I brought some of the local media over to promote successful and family-friendly Tipplers is considering the uncertainty it faced a few years ago.

The popularity of the Tipplers café is reflected in its trading figures, which reveal 5 years of sustained exponential growth.

The café has also doubled its patronage in the last 2 years.

It just shows that the community supports the City’s concept for creating a family-friendly, licenced venue at Tipplers.



“Boss” Adoption from AWLQ

Well I caved and got a play mate for Jai Dee.

So meet "Boss", our newest member of the Tate family.

I got him from the Animal Welfare League of Queensland right here on the Gold Coast and I have to say the team there were terrific!

Check out www.awlqld.com.au where you can get info on helping out the Animal Welfare League Qld with adopting, fostering, donations or just pet gear shopping at their store - it all helps this great organisation!



Official Opening of the Tennis Centre Pizzey Park - Gold Coast Seniors Tennis & Miami Tennis Club

Cr Pauline Young attended.

The Gold Coast now boasts the largest tennis facility in Queensland thanks to a $1.89 million expansion of the Pizzey Park Tennis Centre.

It caters to more than 1000 players each week, has already attracted major events including the Pan Pacific Masters Games, World Transplant Games and Australian University Games

This venue is another string in our economy’s racquet, supporting the Gold Coast as Australia’s sporting capital.

An unused vacant area of land adjoining Miami State School has also been restored, adding an additional 6800 square metres of new turf play areas.

More than 600 plants and 14 large trees for screening have been planted.

The upgrade was a five-way partnership, with the Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club and Miami Tennis Club and contributing over $550,000; City of Gold Coast $700,000; State Government $586,000 and Tennis Australia $50,000.



RESOLUTION G17.0131.006 moved Cr Tate seconded Cr Gates That the Mayor’s Report be welcomed and noted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS 9.1 CITY INFRASTRUCTURE Cr Crichlow, Chairperson of the City Infrastructure Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the City Infrastructure Committee held on Monday 23 January 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0131.007 moved Cr Crichlow seconded Cr McDonald That the Report of the City Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on Monday 23 January 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered CI17.0123.001 to CI17.0123.005, be received.

CARRIED ADOPTION OF THE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0131.008 moved Cr Crichlow seconded Cr McDonald That the Report of the City Infrastructure Committee Meeting of Monday 23 January 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered CI17.0123.001 to CI17.0123.005, be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.2 COMMUNITY SERVICES Cr La Castra, Chairperson of the Community Services Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the Community Services Committee held on Monday 23 January 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0131.009 moved Cr La Castra seconded Cr PC Young That the Report of the Community Services Committee Meeting held on Monday 23 January 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered CS17.0123.001 to CS17.0123.006, be received.

CARRIED ADOPTION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0131.010 moved Cr La Castra seconded Cr PC Young That the Report of the Community Services Committee’s Recommendations of Monday 23 January 2017, numbered CS17.0123.001 to CS17.0123.006, be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.3 CITY PLANNING Cr Caldwell, Chairperson of the City Planning Committee, presented the Report of the City Planning Committee held on Tuesday 24 January 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0131.011 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Boulton That the Report of the City Planning Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 24 January 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered CP17.0124.001 to CP17.0124.006 be received.

CARRIED ITEM 1 REQUEST TO EXTEND THE RELEVANT PERIOD - LOT 1 ON RP156721 –

1681 STAPYLTON JACOBS WELL ROAD, JACOBS WELL – DIVISION 1 PN131001/01/DA2

Cr Gates declared that a real (or perceived) conflict of interest in this matter could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to donations to election campaigns from parties associated with the application, but that she had considered her position and was firmly of the opinion she could participate in debate and vote on this matter in the public interest. Cr Gates remained in the room. Cr Gates voted in the positive ITEM 2 REQUEST TO CHANGE AN EXISTING APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SECTION 369 OF THE SUSTAINABLE PLANNING ACT 2009 FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (IMPACT ASSESSMENT) FOR AN APARTMENT BUILDING - LOT 89 ON SP248648 6 SICKLE AVENUE, HOPE ISLAND – DIVISION 3 PN254733/12/DA3

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

Cr Gates remained in the room. Cr Gates voted in the positive


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.3 CITY PLANNING (Continued) ITEM 3 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (IMPACT

ASSESSMENT) FOR AN APARTMENT BUILDING (106 UNITS) – LOT 1 ON RP152544, LOT 2 ON RP152544, LOT 10 ON WD3134 – 574, 580 & 586 NERANG BROADBEACH ROAD, CARRARA – DIVISION 8 PN129764/01/DA1

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

Cr Gates remained in the room. RESOLUTION G17.0131.012 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Gates

That Committee Recommendation CP17.0124.003 be adopted as printed in the City Planning Committee Meeting Report.

CARRIED BY SUPER MAJORITY Cr Gates voted in the positive

Cr La Castra, Cr McDonald and Cr PJ Young requested that their vote in the negative be recorded ADOPTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0131.013 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Gates That the Report of the City Planning Committee’s Recommendations of Tuesday 24 January 2017, numbered CP17.0124.001 to CP17.0124.006, be adopted with the exception of Recommendation Number CP17.0124.003 which was specifically resolved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Planning and Environment Director Dyan Currie wished to thank Manager of City Development - Alisha Swain for her 10 years of service to City Development and wished her well in her new ventures.


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.4 GOLD COAST WATER & WASTE Cr Taylor, Chairperson of the Gold Coast Water & Waste Committee, presented the Report of the Gold Coast Water & Waste Committee held on Tuesday 24 January 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0131.014 moved Cr Taylor seconded Cr McDonald That the Report of the Gold Coast Water & Waste Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 24 January 2017, covered by Recommendations numbered WW17.0124.001 to WW17.0124.004 be received.

CARRIED ADOPTION OF THE GOLD COAST WATER & WASTE COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0131.015 moved Cr Taylor seconded Cr Vorster That the Report of the Gold Coast Water & Waste Committee’s Recommendations of Tuesday 24 January 2017, numbered WW17.0124.001 to WW17.0124.004, be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.5 GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION Cr Owen-Jones, Chairperson of the Governance & Administration Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the Governance & Administration Committee held on Wednesday 25 January 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0131.016 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr McDonald That the Report of the Governance & Administration Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 25 January 2017 covered by Recommendations numbered GA17.0125.001 to GA17.0125.006 be received.

CARRIED ITEM 5 AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

LG964/06/17/02/CF(P1) RESOLUTION G17.0131.017 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr Tozer

That Committee Recommendation GA17.0125.005 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:- 1 That Council acknowledges the significant contribution of Mr Graeme Stratford

to the Audit Committee over the past 12 years and thanks him for his dedication and service to the City.

2 That Council appoint Mr Mitchell Petrie as the independent member of the Audit Committee for an initial four year period from 1 February 2017 to 31 December 2020.

3 That the CEO issues relevant documentation to formalise Mr Petrie’s appointment.

CARRIED

ITEM 6 CITY CONTRACTING PLAN 2016-17 UPDATE AND QUARTERLY ACQUITTAL

– 1 OCTOBER TO 31 DECEMBER 2016 LG314/-/-(P5)

RESOLUTION G17.0131.018 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr Tozer

That Committee Recommendation GA17.0125.006 be adopted, with a change to Part 1, such that it reads in its entirety as follows: 1 That Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 be deemed non-confidential except for those

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

2 That the quarterly acquittal (1 October to 31 December 2016) to the City Contracting Plan 2016-17 (Attachment 1) be noted.

3 That Council adopts the amended City Contracting Plan 2016-17 (Attachment 2).

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.5 GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION (Continued) ADOPTION OF GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0131.019 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr Tozer That the Report of the Governance & Administration Committee Recommendations of Wednesday 25 January 2017, numbered GA17.0125.001 to GA17.0125.006, be adopted with the exception of:- Recommendation Numbers GA17.0125.005 and

GA17.0125.006 which were specifically resolved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR PROJECTS Cr Vorster, Chairperson of the Economic Development & Major Projects Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the Economic Development & Major Projects Committee held on Wednesday 25 January 2017. RESOLUTION G17.0131.020 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr O’Neill That the Report of the Economic Development & Major Projects Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 25 January 2017 covered by Recommendations numbered ED17.0125.001 to ED17.0125.004 be received.

CARRIED ADOPTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & MAJOR PROJECTS COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0131.021 moved Cr Vorster seconded Cr O’Neill That the Report of the Economic Development & Major Projects Committee’s Recommendations of Wednesday 25 January 2017, numbered ED17.0125.001 to ED17.0125.004, be adopted.

CARRIED


9 RECEPTION & CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) 9.7 SPECIAL BUDGET Cr Tate, Chairperson of the Special Budget Committee, presented the Report of the Meeting of the Special Budget Committee held on Monday 30 January 2017. Meeting adjourned at 10.43am Meeting reconvened at 10.50am RESOLUTION G17.0131.022 moved Cr Tate seconded Cr Owen-Jones That the Report of the Special Budget Committee Meeting held on Monday 30 January 2017 covered by Recommendations numbered B17.0130.001 to B17.0130.005 be received.

CARRIED ADOPTION OF SPECIAL BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION G17.0131.023 moved Cr Tate seconded Cr Owen-Jones That the Report of the Special Budget Committee’s Recommendations of Monday 30 January 2017, numbered B17.0130.001 to B17.0130.005, be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


10 CONSIDERATION OF NOTICES OF MOTION Nil 11 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE / ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE 11.1 PIMPAMA TRANSFER STATION SITE

PN318213/421/16(P2) QUESTION: Cr Gates asked the following:

Could officers please advise the timeframe for the removal of fencing and grassing of the roadway at the old Pimpama Transfer Station site. The CEO took the question on notice. 12 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS Nil


13 GENERAL BUSINESS 13.1 HELENSVALE LIONS CLUB SIGNS

FN334/375/18(P1) RESOLUTION G17.0131.024 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr PJ Young That Council approves an allocation of $1,800 from the Division 2 Local Area Works and Services budget 2016-17 to fund the manufacture and installation of four (4) Helensvale Lions Club signs to be installed on road reserve at various locations in Helensvale, this in-kind donation is being made on public interest grounds.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13.2 NEW LIGHT RAIL STATION – MAIN BEACH

TT1017/1082/12(P1) MOTION moved Cr Baildon seconded Cr Crichlow That Council writes to the Queensland Government Minister for Transport, and to the Director General of Transport and Main Roads, requesting the installation of an intermediate light rail station between the Main Beach station and the Surfers Paradise North station, near Admiralty Drive, in order to enable residents of Macintosh Island to conveniently access the “G” light rail. A division was called. For 3 Cr Crichlow, Cr Baildon, Cr Tate

Against 12 Cr Tozer, Cr Owen-Jones, Cr PJ Young, Cr Caldwell, Cr Vorster, Cr O’Neill, Cr La Castra, Cr Boulton, Cr Gates, Cr PC Young, Cr Taylor, Cr McDonald

Abstained 0 Absent 0 The MOTION was LOST.


13 GENERAL BUSINESS (Continued) 13.3 EMPOWERING FAMILIES – FUNDING ALLOCATION

FN334/375/18(P1) MOTION moved Cr PJ Young seconded Cr Boulton That Council approves an allocation of $1,663.20 from Division 5 LAW unallocated funds to Empowering Families as a contribution towards the delivery of its Empowering Families programs held weekly at the Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre for the period February to December 2017, with this one-off donation being made on public interest grounds. The MOTION was LOST. 13.4 LEAVE OF ABSENCE – CR BAILDON

LG211/898/07(P7) RESOLUTION G17.0131.025 moved Cr Tate seconded Cr La Castra That a leave of absence be granted to Cr Baildon for the Ordinary Council meetings scheduled between 21 February 2017 and 3 March 2017 inclusive.

CARRIED 14 OTHER BUSINESS Nil There being no further business, the meeting was declared closed at 11.23am.


I hereby certify that these pages Numbered 1 to 29 constitute

The Minutes of the Meeting

of the Council of the City of Gold Coast

held Tuesday, 31 January 2017.

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

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