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Minutes – Ordinary Meeting – 24/11/05 # 1097019 - 1/59/7-01

CAIRNS CITY COUNCIL

ORDINARY MEETING

Thursday, 24 November 2005

Commencing at 5.30pm

PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor, Cr K Byrne Cr M Gill Cr P Gregory Cr F Lindsay Cr J Pezzutti Cr P Freebody Cr K Plath Cr T James Cr D Ford Cr A Blake Cr M Cochrane Cr S Bonneau Cr A Sheppard OFFICERS: J Scarini General Manager Corporate Services B Gardiner General Manager Cairns Water J Hawkes General Manager City Works & Services P Tabulo General Manager City Development L Kirchner Manager Administration Services O McGrath A/Manager Planning Strategies L Phipps Manager Environmental Assessment T Duffy Manager Precincts & Facilities B Finegan Manager Project Services R Nargar Manager Legal Services G Schofield Manager Media & Public Relations J Wright Team Leader Local Laws D Quick Executive Assistant to Mayor L Tillack Secretary

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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING 27/10/0527/10/0527/10/0527/10/05

JAMES / FORD That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Th ursday, 27 October 2005 be confirmed. carried CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SPORTS, ARTS, CULTURE & CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SPORTS, ARTS, CULTURE & CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SPORTS, ARTS, CULTURE & CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SPORTS, ARTS, CULTURE &

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING –––– 10/11/0510/11/0510/11/0510/11/05 COCHRANE / BONNEAU That the Minutes of the Sports, Arts, Culture and C ommunity Services Meeting held on Thursday, 10 November 2005 be confirmed wit h an amendment to Page 3, Clause 6 – remove “3. That Council selects a deput y chair in the absence of Cr Cochrane for unforseen circumstances.” carried CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT

COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING –––– 10/1110/1110/1110/11/05/05/05/05 JAMES / PLATH That the Minutes of the Planning and Environment Co mmittee Meeting held on Thursday, 10 November 2005 be confirmed. carried

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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING –––– 10/11/0510/11/0510/11/0510/11/05 BLAKE / FREEBODY That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on Thu rsday, 10 November 2005 be confirmed. carried CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN

MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING ––––

14/11/0514/11/0514/11/0514/11/05 BLAKE / FORD That the reports and recommendations contained in t he Minutes of the Finance and Administration Committee held on Monday, 14 Nov ember 2005 be adopted. carried CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN

MINUTES OF THE WORKS & SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE WORKS & SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE WORKS & SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE WORKS & SERVICES COMMITTEE –––– 15/11/0515/11/0515/11/0515/11/05 JAMES / GILL That the reports and recommendations contained in t he Minutes of the Works and Services Committee held on Tuesday, 15 November 200 5 be adopted with the exception of clauses 4, 6, and 13. carried 4.4.4.4. ADOPTION OF TRANSPORADOPTION OF TRANSPORADOPTION OF TRANSPORADOPTION OF TRANSPORT NETWORK PLANT NETWORK PLANT NETWORK PLANT NETWORK PLAN............................................................................................................................ 23232323

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JAMES / FREEBODY That Council: 1) Amend the Trunk Infrastructure Planning Scheme P olicy 4:04:05 to reflect

the Transport Network Plan. 2) Prepare an explanatory statement about the propo sed amendments and

commence public consultation.

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3) Adopt the ABS Road and bridge construction (Prod ucer Price Indexes 6427 Table 16) for the adjustment of the Infrastructure Charge on a quarterly basis.

4) That the public consultation period on page 15 u nder Statutory be amended

to 40 working days. carried 6.6.6.6. MAJORMAJORMAJORMAJOR PROJECTS STATUS REP PROJECTS STATUS REP PROJECTS STATUS REP PROJECTS STATUS REPORT ORT ORT ORT –––– PROJECT SERVICES PROJECT SERVICES PROJECT SERVICES PROJECT SERVICES

BRANCHBRANCHBRANCHBRANCH ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40404040

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JAMES / FREEBODY That the report be amended to remove the dot point under issues concerning the Dredging of Richter’s Creek from the Holloways Beac h Coastal Protection Works update as this is incorrect. carried 13.13.13.13. REGULATED PARKING OPREGULATED PARKING OPREGULATED PARKING OPREGULATED PARKING OPERATIONSERATIONSERATIONSERATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................214214214214

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JAMES / GILL That: 1. this report be deferred to the next Ordinary Mee ting of Council. 2. the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to dev elop a suitable outcome in

consultation with Councillors and relevant staff. 3. the range of opportunities for City Liaison Offi cers be investigated and

recommended actions made to Council in the report o n this matter. 4. a review of the hours of operation of the Esplan ade car park be undertaken

following a survey of usage. carried

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CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN

MINUTES OF CAIRNS WATER COMMITTEE MINUTES OF CAIRNS WATER COMMITTEE MINUTES OF CAIRNS WATER COMMITTEE MINUTES OF CAIRNS WATER COMMITTEE –––– 15/11/0515/11/0515/11/0515/11/05 JAMES / GREGORY That the reports and recommendations contained in t he Minutes of the Cairns Water Committee held on Tuesday, 15 November 2005 b e adopted. carried RESCISSION NOTICE RESCISSION NOTICE RESCISSION NOTICE RESCISSION NOTICE –––– HOUSE REMOVAL APPLICATION FROM LOT 269 HOUSE REMOVAL APPLICATION FROM LOT 269 HOUSE REMOVAL APPLICATION FROM LOT 269 HOUSE REMOVAL APPLICATION FROM LOT 269

NR5177, 60NR5177, 60NR5177, 60NR5177, 60----70 MAGAZINE STREET, STRATFORD TO LOT 2 RP710575, 70 MAGAZINE STREET, STRATFORD TO LOT 2 RP710575, 70 MAGAZINE STREET, STRATFORD TO LOT 2 RP710575, 70 MAGAZINE STREET, STRATFORD TO LOT 2 RP710575,

15 NIELSEN STREET, ALOOMBA 15 NIELSEN STREET, ALOOMBA 15 NIELSEN STREET, ALOOMBA 15 NIELSEN STREET, ALOOMBA –––– DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 ............................................................................................................................................242424241111

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GREGORY / FREEBODY That the following motion, which was adopted at the Ordinary meeting held 27 October 2005 be rescinded:

GREGORY / LINDSAY That Council refuse the house removal application f rom 60-70 Magazine Street, Stratford to 19 Nielson Street, Aloomba bas ed on the structural integrity of the house and the visual and amenity i mpact of the proposal going into Aloomba.

carried with Cr Pezzutti requesting that his vote be recorded against the motion HOUSE REMOVAL APPLIHOUSE REMOVAL APPLIHOUSE REMOVAL APPLIHOUSE REMOVAL APPLICATION FROM LOT 269 NR5177, 60CATION FROM LOT 269 NR5177, 60CATION FROM LOT 269 NR5177, 60CATION FROM LOT 269 NR5177, 60----70 70 70 70

MAGAZINE STREET, STRATFORD TO LOT 2 RP710575, 15 NIELSEN MAGAZINE STREET, STRATFORD TO LOT 2 RP710575, 15 NIELSEN MAGAZINE STREET, STRATFORD TO LOT 2 RP710575, 15 NIELSEN MAGAZINE STREET, STRATFORD TO LOT 2 RP710575, 15 NIELSEN

STREET, ALOOMBA STREET, ALOOMBA STREET, ALOOMBA STREET, ALOOMBA –––– DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................241241241241

K MAGGS: 12/2/2K MAGGS: 12/2/2K MAGGS: 12/2/2K MAGGS: 12/2/2----11:107455811:107455811:107455811:1074558

GREGORY / FREEBODY That Council approve the application for the reloca tion of a dwelling from Lot 269 NR5177, 60-70 Magazine Street, Stratford to Lot 2 R P710575, 15 Nielsen Street, Aloomba subject to the following conditions: 1. A permit is to be obtained from the Police Depar tment. 2. A permit is to be obtained from the Main Roads D epartment with respect to

any roads under its control.

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3. A permit is to be obtained from Telstra with res pect to any overhead telephone lines or any cables which may be crossed.

4. A permit is to be obtained from Ergon Energy so far as any electricity lines

are concerned. 5. So far as the roads and streets within the Cairn s Local Government area are

concerned, where these are under the control of the Council, conditions are: a. Any damage to the pavement, the shoulders of any road, the water table

or any kerbing and channelling or part of the footp ath is to be made good and fully replaced to the complete satisfactio n of the Chief Executive Officer.

b. Any water main or house connection services whic h may be damaged

or interfered with are to be fully replaced to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.

c. Any reinstatement of road shoulders must be in g ravel, with the material

being approved by the Chief Executive Officer.

d. No trees shall be lopped or otherwise interfered with in any way whatsoever.

e. Any street signs or other work under it’s contro l of Council which may

be damaged as result of the transport of the said s tructure must be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Chi ef Executive Officer.

6. A development approval must be obtained. 7. An Energy Efficiency Report must be lodged with the Development Approval

application. 8. A security deposit of $15,100 is to be lodged wi th Council before the

development permit is issued. 9. A plumbing permit is to be obtained. 10. A signed public indemnity form is to be submitt ed with a subsequent

development application. 11. The building work must be completed within 6 mo nths of the development

approval being issued. 12. The roof sheeting to be assessed after relocati on. 13. The external wall sheeting be painted. 14. Engineers certification on the integrity of the timber and structure to be

obtained and submitted as part of the development a pproval.

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15. If ‘Asbestos Product’ (wall cladding and roofin g materials) or ‘Asbestos Material’ (Thermal or Acoustic insulation) is remov ed or encountered during the relocation of the dwelling, the removal is to b e carried out in accordance with Workplace Health & Safety Act 1995.

16. A demolition application and necessary fees pai d (including forms A & B, 1

& 2) must be lodged for Lot 269 NR 5177, 60-70 Maga zine Street, Stratford to the house being relocated.

carried with Cr Pezzutti requesting that his vote be recorded against the motion RESCISSION NOTICE RESCISSION NOTICE RESCISSION NOTICE RESCISSION NOTICE –––– TELEVISION BLACK SPOT AT CRYSTAL BROOK TELEVISION BLACK SPOT AT CRYSTAL BROOK TELEVISION BLACK SPOT AT CRYSTAL BROOK TELEVISION BLACK SPOT AT CRYSTAL BROOK

NEAR GORDONVALENEAR GORDONVALENEAR GORDONVALENEAR GORDONVALE –––– DECISION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR

INSTALLING SATELLITE RECEIVERS AT INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDSINSTALLING SATELLITE RECEIVERS AT INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDSINSTALLING SATELLITE RECEIVERS AT INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDSINSTALLING SATELLITE RECEIVERS AT INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDS........39393939

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GREGORY / LINDSAY That the following motion, which was passed at the Works and Services Committee held Tuesday, 18 October 2005 and adopted at the Ordinary meeting held 27 October 2005 be rescinded:

FREEBODY / PEZZUTTI That: 1. Council decline to accept responsibility for ins talling individual satellite

receivers at about 70 households in the television black spot at Crystal Brook off the Gillies Highway near Gordonvale; and

2. Council officers write to the Federal Member (Mr Bob Katter) requesting

that he arrange a public meeting with the local res idents to assess the community’s willingness to participate in the deliv ery of this project.

The motion was put and carried with Councillor Gregory requesting he be recorded as voting against the motion

carried with Cr Pezzutti requesting that his vote be recorded against the motion

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TELEVISION BLACK SPOT AT CRYSTAL TELEVISION BLACK SPOT AT CRYSTAL TELEVISION BLACK SPOT AT CRYSTAL TELEVISION BLACK SPOT AT CRYSTAL BROOK NEAR GORDONVALE BROOK NEAR GORDONVALE BROOK NEAR GORDONVALE BROOK NEAR GORDONVALE ––––

DECISION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLING SATELLITE DECISION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLING SATELLITE DECISION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLING SATELLITE DECISION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLING SATELLITE

RECEIVERS AT INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDSRECEIVERS AT INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDSRECEIVERS AT INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDSRECEIVERS AT INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLDS........................................................................................................................................................................39393939

Brad Finegan:tb : 1/3/81Brad Finegan:tb : 1/3/81Brad Finegan:tb : 1/3/81Brad Finegan:tb : 1/3/81----17 : #1075714v117 : #1075714v117 : #1075714v117 : #1075714v1

GREGORY / LINDSAY That Council accepts the Federal Government’s offer to implement the installation of direct to home (DTH) satellite rece ivers at each household in the black spot area at Crystal Brook off the Gillies Hi ghway near Gordonvale requiring these devices. That a disclaimer document outlining Council’s role in delivering this Federally funded initiative will be utilised. carried with Cr Pezzutti requesting that his vote be recorded against the motion OTHER AGENDA ITEMS 1.1.1.1. CORPORATE AND OPERATCORPORATE AND OPERATCORPORATE AND OPERATCORPORATE AND OPERATIONAL PLAN REVIEW IONAL PLAN REVIEW IONAL PLAN REVIEW IONAL PLAN REVIEW –––– FIRST QUARTER FIRST QUARTER FIRST QUARTER FIRST QUARTER

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JAMES / FORD That Council accept the report, and in particular: 1. Endorse the July, August and September 2005 Divi sional Monthly Reports to

Council as meeting the statutory requirements for r eporting on the status of implementation of the Operational Plan 2005-06 for this period;

2. Approve the amendments to the Operational Plan 2 005-06, as set out in

Attachment A with the following exception on p17 of the agenda: Activity: Regulated Parking

The Level of Service referring to 123 open-off stre et bays provided in the Grafton Street Carpark be deleted; and

3. Note the contribution of activities undertaken d uring the period July 2005 to

September 2005, as set out in Attachment B, towards the implementation of the Corporate Plan 2004-09.

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INTRODUCTION: Plan Implementation : This report addresses the requirement set down in the Local Government Act 1994 for the Chief Executive Officer to present reports, at least quarterly, as to the implementation of corporate and operational plans. The basic thrust of the requirement is to: • describe the activities undertaken in the preceding period, • show that those activities are fully consistent with the operational plan, and • explain the extent to which those activities have advanced an object or strategy in

the corporate plan. Plan Amendments : This report also addresses any proposed amendments to corporate and operational plans. • Council may, by resolution amend its corporate plan at any time. • Council may, by resolution, amend an operational plan at any time before the end of

the financial year for which it is prepared. However, the practice at Cairns City Council is to consider proposed amendments to the Operational Plan at the time of the quarterly review.

BACKGROUND: The Corporate Plan under review in this report covers the period July 2004 to June 2009. The Operational Plan under review covers the period July 2004 to June 2005. This report covers activity during the period July to September 2005.

COMMENT: 1. Operational Plan 2005-06 - Assessment of Progres s Towards Implementation The requirement to assess progress towards implementation of the Operational Plan is addressed through the monthly Divisional reports to Council. The reports for the months of July, August and September 2005 were processed and considered at August, September and October 2005 Council meetings as follows: • City Works and Services Division Monthly Report (excluding Sport and Recreation)

to the Works and Services Committee Meeting. • City Works and Services Division Monthly Report (Sport and Recreation only) to the

Sports, Arts, Culture and Community Services Committee Meeting. • City Development Division Monthly Report (excluding Community Development and

Cairns Libraries) to the Planning and Environment Committee and Ordinary Meeting of Council.

• City Development Division Monthly Report (Community Development and Cairns Libraries only) to the Sports, Arts, Culture and Community Services Committee Meeting.

• Cairns Water Monthly Report to the Cairns Water Committee Meeting.

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• Corporate Services Division Monthly Report (excluding The Civic Theatre) to the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting.

• Corporate Services Division Monthly Report (Civic Theatre only) to the Sports, Arts, Culture and Community Services Committee Meeting.

• Executive Support Monthly Report to the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting.

There is no requirement for reporting further assessment of progress through this report. Please note that Managers have been asked to ensure that incomplete operational initiatives from 2004-05 have been carried forward into the 2005-06 Operational Plan, where appropriate. 2. Operational Plan 2005-06 - Proposed amendments Proposed amendments to the Operational Plan are listed in Attachment A . These amendments are primarily at the Activity level. Amendments approved through this process will be reflected in the format and content of future Divisional Monthly Reports. In the case of Cairns Water, please note that Sections 10 (Utility Infrastructure Development) and 11 (Cairns Water) of the current Operational Plan are to be replaced in their entirety by a single Cairns Water operational plan. This is in response to the integration of Utility Infrastructure Development Division into Cairns Water. The new Cairns Water Operational Plan for 2005-06 was addressed by the Cairns Water Committee on 15 November 2005 (report #1087216 refers). The Committee’s decision to endorse the revised Plan is scheduled to be ratified by Council through the adoption of the reports and recommendations contained in the Minutes of Cairns Water Committee meeting of 15 November. Please note that amendments to the Operating and Capital Budgets that are set out in the Operational Plan are addressed by way of separate reports to Council. 3. Corporate Plan 2004-09, Future Cairns - Assessme nt of Progress Towards

Implementation The requirement here is to explain the extent to which significant activities from the quarter have advanced an object or strategy in the Corporate Plan. Accordingly, Attachment B provides a list of significant Operational Plan activities completed during this quarter, sorted by the Strategies of the Corporate Plan. 4. Corporate Plan 2004-09, Future Cairns - Proposed amendments The Local Government Act 1994 (s.507(b)) states that an amendment of a corporate plan must be open to inspection for 30 days at least before the local government adopts the amendment.

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A review of the Corporate Plan is currently underway. Proposed amendments to the Plan are to be addressed by Council under separate reports to the Ordinary Meeting of 24 November 2005. It is then expected that an extended “public inspection” period would run over December and January, before Council would be asked to adopt an amended Plan in February 2006.

CONSIDERATIONS: Corporate and Operational Plans: The current versions of these plans are the subject matter of this report. Statutory: All statutory review requirements have been assessed and issues arising noted in the sections above. Policy: Not applicable. Financial and risk: Not applicable. Budget and capital works changes are addressed via a separate process. Sustainability: Not applicable.

CONSULTATION: Executive Management Team. All Managers.

OPTIONS: Options available to Council include: 1. Accept the report and the detail to be found in Attachments A and B as presented; 2. Accept the report and the detail to be found in Attachments A and B, with

amendment as determined by Council. 3. Reject the report and seek a replacement report.

CONCLUSION: That Council accept the report, and in particular: 1. Endorse the July, August and September 2005 Monthly Reports to Council as

meeting the statutory requirements for reporting on the status of implementation of the Operational Plan 2005-06 for this period;

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2. Approve the amendments to the Operational Plan 2005-06, as set out in Attachment A; and

3. Note the contribution of activities undertaken during the period July 2005 to

September 2005, as set out in Attachment B, towards the implementation of the Corporate Plan 2004-09.

ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Proposed amendments to the Operational Plan 2005-06. Attachment B: Report on implementation of the Corporate Plan 2004-09.

ATTACHMENT A

Proposed amendments to the Operational Plan 2005-06

CITY MANAGEMENT

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Chief Chief Chief Chief Executive OfficerExecutive OfficerExecutive OfficerExecutive Officer

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Operating Initiatives Delete: “Finalise implementation of the Feb/Mar 2005 revisions to Council’s Divisional organisation structure and formalise linkages between Divisions (by Dec 2005).” Reason: This project is not longer required because of the merger of Utility Infrastructure Development Division back into Cairns Water. Amend: “Review the effectiveness of cross-Divisional common purpose groups in dealing with matters of strategic significance (by Dec 2005).” Amend to: “Review the effectiveness of cross-Divisional common purpose groups in dealing with matters of strategic significance (by Jun 2006 ).” Reason: This project has been delayed due to competing priorities. Amend: “Progress the securing of a site and the sourcing of funding for the proposed Cairns Regional Performing Arts Centre (by June 2006).” Amend to: “Secure a site and progress the sourcing of funding for the proposed Cairns Regional Performing Arts Centre (by June 2006).” Reason: Recognises that sourcing funding may be a task extending beyond this financial year. Amend: “Progress (at a corporate level) all aspects associated with implementation of Stage 1 of the Botanic Gardens / Tanks Art Centre / Centenary Lakes Master Plan (by June 2006).”

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Amend to: “Progress (at a corporate level) all aspects associated with approval and planning of Stage 1 of the Botanic Gardens / Tanks Art Centre / Centenary Lakes Master Plan (by June 2006).” Reason: Recognises that finalisation of approvals and planning are the key milestones to be achieved this year. Construction will run into 2006-07. Amend: “Develop a strategy for implementation of the Concept Plans and Options Report prepared for Palm Cove Caravan Park and carpark (by Dec 2005).” Amend to: “Establish Council’s preferred position in relation to the redevelopment of Palm Cove caravan park and carpark and develop an implementation plan to achieve the preferred position (by Jun 2006).” Reason: Defines more clearly the outcomes to be achieved this year. Amend: “Ensure appropriate formal project management methodologies are employed where required throughout Council’s operations (by June 2006).” Amend to: “Ensure appropriate formal project management methodologies are deployed across Council’s operations (by June 2006).” Reason: Recognises that the project is concerned with deployment and that ongoing application thereafter is the responsibility of individual officers.

CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Elected Member SupportElected Member SupportElected Member SupportElected Member Support

[AAA][AAA][AAA][AAA]

Operating initiatives Amend from:

Implement Legislative changes impacting the councillors’ Code of Conduct general Policy, by December 2005

Amend to: Implement Legislative changes impacting the councillors’ Code of Conduct general Policy, by April 2006

Reason: This revised time frame fits better with the deadlines built into the legislation. There is also a requirement for a public consultation period and this can not be achieved prior to December 2005.

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ActivityActivityActivityActivity Corporate Services Corporate Services Corporate Services Corporate Services –––– Management & Support Management & Support Management & Support Management & Support

[AGA][AGA][AGA][AGA]


Ensure a rigorous assessment against the ABEF framework with the development of an action plan to form part of the next round of operational planning by January 2006

Amend to: Ensure a rigorous assessment against the ABEF framework with the development of an action plan to form part of the next round of operational planning by April 2006

Reason: We now have a detailed gantt chart of the work that will be undertaken and have requested that all teams complete a self-assessment against the framework by mid March 2006. These self-assessments will directly flow into the Operational Plan for 2006/2007.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Administration ServicesAdministration ServicesAdministration ServicesAdministration Services

[AGE][AGE][AGE][AGE]


Establish a well defined and structured tenure management training program for new and existing property staff by December 2005

Amend to: Establish a well defined and structured tenure management training program for new and existing property staff by June 2006

Reason: The Team Leaders of the property team resigned and has not yet been replaced pending a review of activity within the team. This will impact on the completion time of this deliverable.

Amend from:

Establish service level agreements with relevant branches by October 2005 Amend to:

Establish service level agreements with relevant branches by December 2005 Reason:

While this work is progressing, there is still further negotiation with client branches required. This work is expected to be complete by December 2005.

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ActivityActivityActivityActivity Financial SeFinancial SeFinancial SeFinancial Servicesrvicesrvicesrvices

[AGM][AGM][AGM][AGM]

Operating Initiatives Add:

Plan and implement the conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards as required by the Australian Accounting Standards Board by September 2005

Reason: Bring forward incomplete activity from last year

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Human ResourcesHuman ResourcesHuman ResourcesHuman Resources

[AGO][AGO][AGO][AGO]

Operating Initiatives Amend from:

Develop and implement a Council wide customer service training program to underpin the Australian Business Excellence Framework (ABEF) and align with the goals and objectives within Council’s Corporate Plan 2004-2009 by June 2006

Amend to: Develop and implement Council wide training programs that support the Business Excellence program by June 2006

Reason: Now that we are implementing the Business Excellence program, it is clearer that a range of training will need to be delivered to various parts of the organisation to support the implementation. The nature of the training will be determined on completion of various PDSA improvement teams.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Information ServicesInformation ServicesInformation ServicesInformation Services

[AGS][AGS][AGS][AGS]

Operating Initiatives Amend from:

Re-develop the Council web site by December 2005 Amend to:

Re-develop the Council web site by April 2006 Reason:

Other priorities have required resources. Amend from:

Develop and seek adoption of knowledge management strategy by October 2005 Amend to:

Develop and seek adoption of knowledge management strategy by June 2006

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Reason: This project has been separated out into several key activities. The strategy development due to other priorities and the separation of the activities will not have the desired resources till closer to last quarter of the year.

Amend from:

Asset Management Systems Strategy – Phase 1 Review by December 2005 Amend to:

Asset Management Systems Strategy – Phase 1 Review of business requirements by February 2006

Reason: This work has been progressing but it is clear that we will not be in a position to complete this stage until February 2006.

Add:

Review latest version (Version DM5) of existing Document and Records Management System and develop replacement plan by end of Mar 2006 [10.4.1]

Reason: This project has been established as a result of separating out the development of the KM Strategy into more concise activities.

Add:

Review and evaluate solutions to meet Customer Relationship Management (CRM) requirements for council and develop plan for implementation of a solution by end of March, 2006 [10.4.1]

Reason: This project has been established as a result of separating out the development of the KM Strategy into more concise activities. CRM solution has a close relationship/integration requirement to records management.

Add:

Review and evaluate solutions to support the Operational Planning processes and requirements for Council, develop plan and implement by end of June, 2006 [9.1.1, 9.3.4, 10.3.3]

Reason: This activity aims to provide a systems solution to support the Operational Planning and subsequent reporting processes of Council. It will also take into account requirements to support the Business Excellence processes.

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CITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Health LicencesHealth LicencesHealth LicencesHealth Licences Public Health UnitPublic Health UnitPublic Health UnitPublic Health Unit

[CGG][CGG][CGG][CGG]

Level of Service Amend from:

Undertake licensing and inspections of all health related premises and other public health related premises (Food Premises, Accommodation/Hostel, Hairdressers).

Amend to: Undertake licensing and inspections of all health related premises and other public health related premises (Food Premises, Rental Accommodation, Higher Risk Personal Appearance Service Operators ( e.g Tattooists, Body Piercers).

Reason: To better clarify the level of service


1. Enhance Risk Classification Program for health related premises and other public health related premises (Food Premises, Accommodation/Hostel, Hairdressers) by December 05.

Amend to: 1. Enhance Risk Classification Program for health related premises and other public health related premises (Food Premises, Rental Accommodation, Higher Risk Personal Appearance Service Operators ( e.g Tattooists, Body Piercers) by December 05.

Reason: Clarification of terminology.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Strategic Land Use Planning Strategic Land Use Planning Strategic Land Use Planning Strategic Land Use Planning

[CFA][CFA][CFA][CFA]

Operating initiatives

Amend from: 3. Priority Infrastructure Plan preparation, by June 06

Amend to: 3. Commence Priority Infrastructure Plan preparation, by June 06

Reason: To provide an indication that the plan will only be under preparation this year.

Amend from:

4. Infrastructure Charges development ( linked to PIP) Amend to:

4. Commence Infrastructure Charges development ( linked to PIP) Reason:

To provide an indication that the plan will only be under preparation this year.

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ActivityActivityActivityActivity Cairns LibrariesCairns LibrariesCairns LibrariesCairns Libraries

[CII][CII][CII][CII]

Operating initiatives

Amend from: 1. Negotiate and relocate the Manunda library in line with the outcome of Council workshop 14th April 2005

Amend to: 1. Effect the relocation of the Manunda Library from Tenancy T63 to T104 Raintrees Centre and complete relative lease negoti ations.

Reason: Clarify specific action previously undetermined.

Amend from: 2. Implement the outcomes of Council workshop 14th April 2005 related to Stratford library and potential Redlynch library

Amend to: 2. Identification and implementation of the best optio ns for the Stratford/Freshwater Valley/Redlynch communities.

Reason: Clarify outcome of Council Workshop 14th April 2005

Delete: 3. As a priority, effectively upgrade securitisation for $8million in library assets, in compliance with audit requirements and Capital allocation.

Reason: Initiative postponed to 2006/07 due to budget constraints 2005/06

Amend from: 4. Ensure compliance with SLA related to the State Library book grant

Amend to: 4.Ensure compliance with the SLQ Service Level Agreement and effectively manage the annual book grant

Reason: Capture complete commitment

Amend from

7. Catalogue 1,000 volumes of the Zhanjiang Sister City collection through development of the Libero system and allocation of the $20,000 Strategic Development Grant 2005/2006

Amend to: 7. Catalogue 1,500 volumes of the Zhanjiang Sister City collection through development of the Libero system and allocation of the $20,000 Strategic Development Grant 2005/06.

Reason: Number of books increased from 1,000 to 1,500.

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Activity Activity Activity Activity Community & Cultural DevelopmentCommunity & Cultural DevelopmentCommunity & Cultural DevelopmentCommunity & Cultural Development

[CIA][CIA][CIA][CIA]

Operating initiatives Amend from

Develop a public art policy by December 2005. Amend to:

Develop a public art policy by February 2006. Reason:

Due to the late appointment of the Arts & Cultural officer the Public Art Policy has been delayed

CITY WORKS AND SERVICES DIVISION

1st Quarter Operational Plan Review

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Business SupportBusiness SupportBusiness SupportBusiness Support

[EAA][EAA][EAA][EAA]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Develop more effective marketing strategy of Divisional achievements on behalf of Council by Dec 05” Amend to: Develop more effective marketing strategy of Divisional achievements on behalf of Council by Mar 06. Reason: Work to be undertaken when operational demands on Public Consultation and Communication Officer are at a minimum.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Business SupportBusiness SupportBusiness SupportBusiness Support

[EBA][EBA][EBA][EBA]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Implement Budget Key User Working Groups within CW&S to facilitate better understanding of financial processes and applications. (December 05)” Amend to: Implement Budget Key User Working Groups within CW&S to facilitate better understanding of financial processes and applications. (March 06) Reason: The implementation of Budget Key User Working Group is underway and feedback and interaction to date has been positive. The main process is identifying key users and implementing account-disabling processes for unnecessary natural accounts. Business Support Finance has been actively initiating attendance group meetings and following up relevant issues with management.

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The delay to meeting the December timeframe directly relates to key staff leaving their positions and the subsequent delay due to recruitment process. Another factor is the gradual nature of staff understanding and implementing procedures and change. Amend: “Conduct and audit of all financial processes and reports used in CW&S to ensure that all are part of the recognised Corporate system. (December 05)” Amend to: Conduct and audit of all financial processes and reports used in CW&S to ensure that all are part of the recognised Corporate system. (June 06) Reason: More detailed than originally planned. The gradual implementation of Business objects has improved this process. Additional resourcing of Business Objects will speed up this process (ie application has been made for a cadetship position to assist Business Support Finance).

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Project ServicProject ServicProject ServicProject Services es es es

[ECA][ECA][ECA][ECA]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Further develop effective quality systems and procedures for project delivery by June 06” Amend to: Further develop effective quality systems and procedures for project delivery in accordance with Council’s Business Excellence program by June 06.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Inner City Infrastructure OperationsInner City Infrastructure OperationsInner City Infrastructure OperationsInner City Infrastructure Operations

[EFA][EFA][EFA][EFA]

Amend: Aim - “To provide a well presented, safe and secure Inner City (City Place to the Esplanade) for the community of and visitors to Cairns.” Amend to: Aim - To provide a well presented, safe and secure Inner City Precinct (City Place to the Esplanade) for the community of and visitors to Cairns. Amend: Level of Service - “Provide a level of security services that meet the to ensure the Inner City is a safe environment for all. Security services operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.” Amend to: Level of Service - Provide a level of security services that meet the demand to ensure the Inner City Precinct is a safe environment for all. Security services operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

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Operating Initiatives Delete: “Implement a City Ranger position as part of the City Safe Program with State funding assistance by June 06.” Reason: No funding received from State.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity RegulatedRegulatedRegulatedRegulated Parking Parking Parking Parking

[EFD][EFD][EFD][EFD]

Amend: Level of Service - “92 open off-street bays provided in the Old Library Carpark – 20 are currently reserved and 72 remain for casual parking.” Amend to: Level of Service - 92 open off-street bays provided in the Old Library Carpark Delete: Level of Service - 123 open-off street bays provided in the Grafton Street Carpark Amend: Level of Service - “1235 metered and 354 Pay & Display ticked bays and 2401 un-metered parking bays currently provided in on-street parking in the CBD. Parking meters and ticket machines currently operate from 8.30a.m. – 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 am – 11.30 pm Saturday.” Amend to: Level of Service - 1246 metered and 356 Pay & Display ticked bays and 2401 un-metered parking bays currently provided in on-street parking in the CBD. Performance Targets Delete: Indicator – Level of Illegal parking, Target – Infringements decrease by 20%, Source of Data – Monthly report to Council, Reporting frequency – Monthly Reason: Not relevant

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Fleet Operations (TSFO)Fleet Operations (TSFO)Fleet Operations (TSFO)Fleet Operations (TSFO)

[EKC][EKC][EKC][EKC]

Performance Target Amend: Indicator - Customer Satisfaction, Target – 90% satisfaction, Source of data – Customer survey, Reporting frequency - Quarterly Amend to: Indicator - Customer Satisfaction, Target – 90% satisfaction, Source of data – Customer survey, Reporting frequency - Annually

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ActivityActivityActivityActivity Facilities Maintenance (TSFM)Facilities Maintenance (TSFM)Facilities Maintenance (TSFM)Facilities Maintenance (TSFM)

[EKE][EKE][EKE][EKE]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Negotiate service level agreements with all Facilities maintenance customers by Dec 05.” Amend to: Negotiate service level agreements with all Facilities maintenance customers by June 06. Reason: Time constraints, operational concerns and the reorganisation of the Facilities Maintenance Structure, has determined that the SLA’s will not be completed in the original time period. Delete: “Determine assets managed by Facilities Maintenance by March 06.” Reason: This initiative has been relinquished to IM/Asset Management. Amend: “Introduce panel of provider for Facilities Maintenance operation Sep 2005.” Amend to: Introduce panel of provider for Facilities Maintenance operation June 2006. Reason: This is very high in the operational list of priorities but has been delayed due to the reorganisation of the operational structure.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Design SeDesign SeDesign SeDesign Services (3830)rvices (3830)rvices (3830)rvices (3830)

[EKG][EKG][EKG][EKG]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Investigate external design opportunities with other government agencies subject to resource availability by Dec 05.” Amend to: Investigate external design opportunities with other government agencies subject to resource availability by June 06. Reason: The due date change is to reflect the up and coming QA accreditation. The external design opportunities will be the next step in expansion of Design Services. New: “Implement Design Services ISO 9000 Quality Assurance Accreditation by March 06.” Corporate Plan Link: 9.1.2

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Performance Target Amend: Indicator - Customer Satisfaction, Target – 90% satisfaction, Source of data – Customer survey, Reporting frequency - Quarterly Amend to: Indicator - Customer Satisfaction, Target – 90% satisfaction, Source of data – Customer survey, Reporting frequency - Annually

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Survey ServicesSurvey ServicesSurvey ServicesSurvey Services

[EKI][EKI][EKI][EKI]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Complete development of service level agreements with all Survey services customers by Dec 05.” Amend to: Complete development of service level agreements with all Survey services customers by June 06. Reason: Reorganisation of priorities. Amend: “Implement 12D survey software to complement Design Services design methodology by Dec 05.” Amend to: Implement 12D survey software to complement Design Services design methodology by Mar 06. Reason: Large operational workload to date.

Amend: “Define market to sell Survey Services to external sources including government agencies (subject to resource availabilities and Council Policy) by Dec 05.” Amend to: Define market to sell Survey Services to external sources including government agencies (subject to resource availabilities and Council Policy) by June 06. Reason: The due date change is to reflect the up and coming QA accreditation in Design Services from which a survey will follow. The external survey opportunities will be the next step in expansion of Survey Services.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity System Support Services (TSES)System Support Services (TSES)System Support Services (TSES)System Support Services (TSES)

[EKM][EKM][EKM][EKM]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Full implementation of Divisional (WH&S) Rectification Action Plan by Sep 05.”

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Amend to: Full implementation of Divisional (WH&S) Rectification Action Plan by Dec 05 Reason: Due date change is to reflect System Support resourcing requirements. Delete: “Support development of corporate environmental policy systems by June 06.” Reason: This is a continuos initiative and role undertaken by Environmental Services and can be deleted.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Footpaths/Cycleways InFootpaths/Cycleways InFootpaths/Cycleways InFootpaths/Cycleways Infrastructurefrastructurefrastructurefrastructure

[EMG][EMG][EMG][EMG]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Review and finalise annual works program from the Cairns Pedestrian Movement and Cycle Travel Strategy by September 2005.” Amend to: Review and finalise annual works program from the Cairns Pedestrian Movement and Cycle Travel Strategy by December 2005.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Underground DrainageUnderground DrainageUnderground DrainageUnderground Drainage

[EOC][EOC][EOC][EOC]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Complete Review of Drainage Management Plans for Blackfellows Creek, McKimmons Creek/Collinson Creek and O’Leary’s Creek.” Amend to: Complete Review of Drainage Management Plans for Blackfellows Creek, McKimmons Creek/Collinson Creek and O’Leary’s Creek by June 06.

ActivityActivityActivityActivity Flood MitigationFlood MitigationFlood MitigationFlood Mitigation

[EOI][EOI][EOI][EOI]

Operating Initiatives Amend: “Complete CBD Flood Mitigation investigation and report by Dec 05.” Amend to: Complete CBD Flood Mitigation investigation and report by March 06.

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ATTACHMENT B

Assessment of Progress During the Quarter Towards I mplementation of the Corporate Plan 2004 to 2009, Future Cairns

Corp Plan Strategy No

Corp Plan Strategy Title Initiatives completed duri ng the Quarter Operational Plan Activity

1.1.3 Create partnerships with other stakeholders involved in integrated planning to gain knowledge, opportunities for joint action, access to funding, adoption of good practice and compliance with legislative change …

Supported utilisation of the LGAQ EPA initiative to establish a District Environmental Protection Group for use in reducing response times for erosion and sediment control offences.

Legal Services [AGL]

2.2.2 Respond effectively to land acquisition opportunities of strategic transport and mobility significance.

Completed documentation of the constructing authority acquisition process under the acquisition of Land Act 1967


4.2.2 Review Council’s internal systems to ensure rigorous assessment of hillslope development applications in terms of design, construction methods, clearing, earthmoving, fire hazards, slope stability and scenic impacts.

Supported utilisation of the LGAQ EPA initiative to establish a District Environmental Protection Group for use in reducing response times for erosion and sediment control offences.


6.1.1 Work in partnership to establish and implement an accredited World Health Organisation Safe City Program …

Partnerships developed and project management team formed to direct WHO Safe City Program

Community & Cultural Development [CIA]

6.1.1 Work in partnership to establish and implement an accredited World Health Organisation Safe City Program …

Stages 5 and 6 of the Rural Road Addressing Program were completed.

Integrated Development assessment [CEA]

6.1.4 Develop effective systems and provide adequate resourcing to collect and analyse data for policy and program decisions relating to community health and safety.

Risk Classification Program for health related premises enhanced.

Health Licences [CGG]

6.3.3 Increase Council’s capacity for regulatory enforcement in the area of public safety, including pool fence audits.

Administered standard documentation for pool fencing compliance in conjunction with Building Services


6.6.5 Complete the integration of Council’s community arts program into the Tanks Art Centre and redevelop the Botanic Gardens / Tanks precinct.

MusiCairns and Carnival on Collins were produced as part of Festival Cairns

Tanks Art Centre [CIC]

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7.1.2 Establish new long term

funding agreements with Advance Cairns and TTNQ.

New Resource and Performance Agreement implemented for Advance Cairns

Economic Development [ABB]

9.3.1 Identify and implement “people systems’ to support the efforts to improve the operation of Council.

Established a well defined and structured tenure management training program for new and existing Property Services staff.

Administration Services [AGE]

9.3.1 Identify and implement “people systems’ to support the efforts to improve the operation of Council.

Negotiated and implemented a Federal Award Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

Human Resources [AGO]

9.3.2 Continue the implementation of Council’s plan for creating a safer workplace, SAFEPLAN, and monitor the effectiveness of Council’s efforts.

Reviewed all WHS procedures and developed action plans to achieve 70% or better compliance for Q-COMP’s 3rd party self-insurer review audit

Workplace Health and Safety [AGQ]

10.2.1 Continue the implementation of both Council’s Risk and Strategic asset Management Strategies.

P&F Branch Risk Register and Treatment Action Plans completed.

Precincts & Facilities Mgmt [EEA]


Tech Supp Branch Risk Register and Treatment Action Plans completed.

Tech Support [EKB]


Contract established with caravan park caretakers for administration, maintenance and regulation.

Caravan and camping grounds [EEC]

10.2.2 Assess the adequacy and resourcing of compliance activities and address where required.

Initial audit of unlicensed devolved Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERAs) completed and corrective actions implemented.

Environmental Protection Unit [CGE]

10.2.2 Assess the adequacy and resourcing of compliance activities and address where required.

Administered standard documentation for pool fencing compliance in conjunction with Building Services


carried

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2.2.2.2. REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004––––2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE

CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS ---- OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23232323

Ian Lowth IL : 1/20/4Ian Lowth IL : 1/20/4Ian Lowth IL : 1/20/4Ian Lowth IL : 1/20/4----01: #109263201: #109263201: #109263201: #1092632 COCHRANE / BLAKE

That Council:

1) approves for public comment the version of Counc il’s Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns, that is the compilation of: - the amended component attached to this report, and - the approved amended components from each of the specific Corporate Plan Goal reports also on the Agenda for this meeting; and

2) approves a community engagement period in relati on to the proposed amended Corporate Plan that will run from 30 Novemb er 2005 to 27 January 2006.

carried 3.3.3.3. REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004––––2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE

CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS –––– COMMUNITY AND LAND COMMUNITY AND LAND COMMUNITY AND LAND COMMUNITY AND LAND USE PLANNING GOALUSE PLANNING GOALUSE PLANNING GOALUSE PLANNING GOAL................................................ 28282828

Ian Lowth:IL : 1/20/4Ian Lowth:IL : 1/20/4Ian Lowth:IL : 1/20/4Ian Lowth:IL : 1/20/4----01: #109395301: #109395301: #109395301: #1093953

GREGORY / BLAKE That Council approve for public comment the attache d amended version of the Community and Land Use Planning section of the Corp orate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns. carried 4.4.4.4. REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004----2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE

CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS –––– TRANSPORT & MOBILIT TRANSPORT & MOBILIT TRANSPORT & MOBILIT TRANSPORT & MOBILITY GOALY GOALY GOALY GOAL ............................................................................................................................................ 45454545


FORD / BONNEAU That Council approve for public comment the attache d amended version of the Transport and Mobility section of the Corporate Pla n 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns. carried

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5.5.5.5. REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004CORPORATE PLAN 2004----2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE

CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS –––– STORMWATER MANAGEME STORMWATER MANAGEME STORMWATER MANAGEME STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GOALNT GOALNT GOALNT GOAL ................................................................................................................ 56565656


JAMES / FORD That Council approve for public comment the attache d amended version of the Stormwater Management section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns with the following exception: That Strategy 3.3.1 in the Attachment be replaced w ith the following: 3.3.1 Identify high hazard flood prone areas throug h flood and climate studies and develop action plans; assign priority to: •••• the CBD, •••• prioritised actions from the Beachtowns Flood Immu nity Report, •••• the Barron delta (Lake Placid / Kamerunga/ Caravon ica in particular), •••• older areas of the City with a long history of loc al flooding, and •••• potential future development areas. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying o ut this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy - Cairns Chamber of Commerce Justification: The change reflects the broader range of works bein g considered as a consequence of the Beachtowns Flood Immunity Report .

INTRODUCTION: This report provides detailed explanations for the proposed amendments to the Stormwater Management section of the Corporate Plan.

BACKGROUND: The background to this report is detailed in the overview report that is also on the Agenda for this meeting of Council. Please refer to the report entitled “Review of Council’s Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns – Overview” (#1092632v1).

COMMENT: Corporate Plan Scorecard 2004-05 (#1032889) The Performance Scorecard Report for 2004-05 advised that a number of baselines have been set and that trends were unclear at this stage. It also indicated a need to undertake further work to establish clear targets for indicators. In the case of stormwater quality measurement, a strategy is required that addresses the need to develop appropriate performance measures in this specific area.

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Corporate Plan Strategy Implementation Report 2004-05 (#1044306v2) No specific issues arising. Council’s Community Survey May 2005 (#1019853) The Survey provided insight into the community’s perception of the state of the City’s environmental factors such as water and air. It also provided feedback on Council’s performance in relation to specific services and facilities. On a scale of Excellent = 5, Good = 4, Average/OK = 3, Poor = 2 and Very Poor = 1, the following ratings were received:

• Perception of the state of environmental factors such as water and air 3.93 • Stormwater drains 3.31 • Beach protection 3.18 • Council’s response to local flooding 3.10

Each of the above matters is adequately covered through strategies set down in the Corporate Plan. The key to addressing community perception lies in the effectiveness of strategy implementation through Council’s operational plans. Environmental Scan of Issues Arising Since The Adoption of The Plan A scan of the environment external to Council has identified the following issues: The future development of Drainage Management Plans is impacted by

• The shortage of specialist consultants in the field • The cost and time involved in the development

There is a serious lack of water quality data available for the Wet Tropics area The above are primarily operational / strategy implementation issues. Issues Raised through Discussion with Staff Issues raised in discussions with staff are reflected in the proposed amendments. They primarily clarify further the extent of work required for some of the Strategies.

CONSIDERATIONS: Corporate and Operational Plans: This report addresses changes to Corporate Plan Key Goal No 3, Stormwater Management. Statutory: Refer Council Report #1092632.

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Policy: Not Applicable Financial and Risk: All proposed strategy amendments would be required to be implemented within the constraints of Council’s Budget and 5 Year Capital Works Program processes. Sustainability: This is one of the key themes of the Corporate Plan. There are no specific issues arising at this stage.

CONSULTATION: The review for this section was led by Review Project Team member, John Head, from Technical Support Services Branch. General Managers and Managers have been consulted.

OPTIONS: Options for Council include: 1. Approving for public consultation the amended version of the Corporate Plan that

is attached to this Report; or 2. Approving for public consultation the amended version of the Corporate Plan that

is attached to this Report, with further amendment as identified by Councillors; or 3. Not approving the attached for public consultation purposes.

CONCLUSION: It is recommended that Council approve for public comment the attached amended version of the Stormwater Management section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns.

ATTACHMENTS: Attachment: Proposed amendments to the Stormwater Management Goal of the Corporate Plan.

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Attachment

Proposed Amended Version

Proposed amendments are shaded. Key Goal No 3. Stormwater Management The community desires a reduction in the level of disruption and damage to the community and to the natural environment caused by polluted stormwater and by flooding. Why is this a key goal? Because …

• expanding urban development and agricultural land uses, associated clearing, drainage works, increased use of agricultural and industrial chemicals, and sewerage discharge has resulted in deteriorating water quality in local waterways. This is most evident in catchments surrounding urban areas and relates to: - increased nutrient concentrations, - increased sediment loads, - presence of toxins and contaminants, - altered salinity regimes, - instances of elevated pathogen levels, and - acid water drainage associated with disturbance of acid sulphate soils;

• the harmful impact on the natural environment referred to above has the potential to negatively impact the liveability of the region as well as impact our economic base; and

• community expectation is that instances of rainfall related and tidal related flooding will be managed to avoid damage to property and infrastructure and to ensure transport and mobility around the City is not affected.

Matters arising between adoption of the Plan and No vember 2005 …

• Strategy implementation is resource intensive in this area with, for example, Drainage Management Plans taking approx 9-12 mths and $50K-$120K to develop; this matter is compounded by difficulties in securing funding from sources such as Regional Flood Mitigation fund.

• A lack of quality data for the Wet Tropics needs to be addressed through the resourcing and development of appropriate measurement programmes.

Specifically the City requires the following outcom es: 3.1 An improvement in the quality of stormwater so that:

- it is consistent with the ecological needs of the natural water bodies and receiving waters; and - waterways pose no health risk to the community (from “A Waterways Strategy for Cairns City”, April 2002)

Replace Objective 3.1 above: 3.1 An improvement in the quality of stormwater so that:

- it is consistent with the ecological needs of the natural water bodies and receiving waters; and

- health risks posed by waterways to the community are minimised

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To achieve this, Council will: 3.1.1 Assess, prioritise and implement an affordable range of strategic actions identified from

the Urban Stormwater Quality Management Plan, adopted as a Reference Source by Council in Dec 2003;

Assign priority to actions that:

• determine Stormwater Quality Design parameters • reduce erosion and pollution entrainment, • protect and rehabilitate riparian areas, and • integrate stormwater, sewerage and water quality management;

Assign priority to the following sub-catchments: • Chinaman Creek, • Smithfield/Yorkeys Knob/Moon River, and • Saltwater Creek.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Modify Strategy 3.1.1 above as per the inserted shaded section Justification: Better design is fundamental to achieving the key outcomes sought. Insert new Strategy 3.1.2 below: 3.1.2 Further develop measures for assessing the quality of stormwater in this area.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Justification: This new strategy reflects the requirement identified for better data to gauge the success or otherwise of other Strategies aimed at improving stormwater quality.

3.2 Better managed catchments including natural creeks and gullies, where - natural systems are preserved and enhanced in preference to hard engineering solutions - environmental degradation of receiving waters is prevented - natural drainage lines are maintained through acquisition of drainage reserves and

easements - riparian (river bank) vegetation is retained and enhanced; and - degraded and denuded riparian corridors are revegetated (referencing “A Waterways Strategy for Cairns City”, April 2002, and Council’s Urban Stormwater Quality Management Plan, adopted as a reference and supporting document by Council on 4 Dec 2003)

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To achieve this, Council will: 3.2.1 Adopt a more integrated approach to waterways management that focuses on specific

catchments and development of more comprehensive Stream Management Plans and Water Quality Management Plans (in accordance with “A Waterways Strategy for Cairns City”).

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - FNQ NRM Ltd - Wet Tropics Management Authority Modify Strategy 3.2.1 above as per the inserted shaded section Justification: The additional detail clarifies the specific work required. 3.3 Better solutions to the problem of localised flooding

(referencing “A Waterways Strategy for Cairns City”, April 2002) To achieve this, Council will: 3.3.1 Identify high hazard flood prone areas through flood and climate studies and develop

action plans; assign priority to: • the CBD, • Yorkeys Knob access road (base action on the Beachtowns Flood Immunity Report), • the Barron delta (Lake Placid / Kamerunga/ Caravonica in particular), • older areas of the City with a long history of local flooding, and • potential future development areas.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy - Cairns Chamber of Commerce Replace Strategy 3.3.1 above: 3.3.1 Identify high hazard flood prone areas through flood and climate studies and develop

action plans; assign priority to: • the CBD, • prioritised actions from the Beachtowns Flood Immunity Report, • the Barron delta (Lake Placid / Kamerunga/ Caravonica in particular), • older areas of the City with a long history of local flooding, and • potential future development areas.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy - Cairns Chamber of Commerce Justification: The change reflects the broader range of works being considered as a consequence of the Beachtowns Flood Immunity Report.

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3.3.2 Undertake works and implement measures to mitigate impacts of flooding and minimise flood risk and flood damage for: • existing development and waterway infrastructure, and • future development / redevelopment (particularly where expansion into remnant low-

lying areas or filling of flood plains, wetlands and swamp areas is proposed). Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Queensland Transport - Department of Main Roads - Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - Environmental Protection Agency 3.3.3 Review cooperative emergency management arrangements for dealing with floods. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy:

- State Emergency Service Replace Strategy 3.3.3 above: 3.3.3 Review cooperative emergency management arrangements for dealing with floods;

Identify flooding as a key risk in the revised Disa ster Management Plan and ensure appropriate disaster management arrangements exist and that all agencies roles and responsibilities are communicated and incorpora ted into their planning.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy:

- State Emergency Service - Justification: New legislative requirements exist for incorporating mitigation, response, recovery, preparedness and prevention measurements into the planning processes. State Planning guidelines for the plan have only just been released (Oct 2005) 3.3.4 Review the Development Manual standard in relation to inter allotment drainage, to deal

with existing problems and new techniques or standards. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Replace Strategy 3.3.4 above: 3.3.4 Review and improve the Development Manual standard in relation to inter allotment

drainage, to deal with: - existing problems and new techniques or standards; and - conflicts between filling development sites for drainage purposes (flood immunity) and retaining vegetation on these sites.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Justification: The proposed amendment is in response to a number of sub-division development incidents that that have occurred in recent years. 3.4 A drainage network that better matches the service level expectations and growth of the

community.

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To achieve this, Council will: 3.4.1 Develop, implement and monitor a whole-of-life total management plan for drainage,

assigning priority to improving: • the quality of drains in older areas, and • the effectiveness of the asset management system.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services 3.4.2 Provide new drainage assets (underground drainage, lined channels, inter-allotment

drainage / easements) to cater for the growing population. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services How will we know if we have achieved our goal? Perf ormance will be measured annually as follows:

Outcome Measure Performance Target

Source of data Reporting Frequency

Area of urban land with improved flood immunity due to mitigation works

Performance to be monitored prior to determining any target

Council Flood Modelling data

Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works & Services)

Percentage of targeted drains and waterways within the local government area fitted with stormwater quality improvement devices (SQIDS)

Percentage increasing over the life of this Plan

Council’s Asset records (the existing number of SQIDS is to be determined during 2004).

Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works & Services)

Additional measures addressing the quality of stormwater will be considered in developing a State of the Environment Report for the Cairns Local Government Area (refer Strategy 4.4.3).

It is expected that the State of the Environment Report will be developed during 2004/05; measures and targets will be advised in future updates of Future Cairns.

To be advised. (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development)

Replace the above entry: Run-off to the Reef – Tonnes of sediment export

Replacement: Benchmark to be determined

Replacement: Environmental Protection Agency, State of the Environment Report for Qld

Replacement: Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development)

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JAMES / BLAKE That Council approve for public comment the amended version of the Caring for the Environment section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns with the exception that: “Cairns River Improvement Trust” be added to the li st of organisations that Council will work with in regards to replacement St rategy 4.1.1 in the Attachment”.

INTRODUCTION: This report provides detailed explanations for the proposed amendments to the Caring for the Environment section of the Corporate Plan.

BACKGROUND: This report provides detailed explanations for the proposed amendments to the Caring for the Environment section of the Corporate Plan.

COMMENT: Corporate Plan Scorecard 2004-05 There are three specific environmental issues arising from the Performance Scorecard Report for 2004-05 that required attention through the Corporate Plan review process. These being;

• Undertake a review of recycling initiatives to ensure increased levels of recycled materials in Cairns.

• A review of the strategies relating to Natural Resource Management to reflect movements in priorities for addressing NRM issues.

• A greater emphasis on the State of Environment Report should be reflected through the Corporate Plan.

Corporate Plan Strategy Implementation Report 2004-05 There has been movement on most of the strategies identified in Chapter 4 and the completion of some. The implementation of many of the strategies identified in the chapter requires long-term commitments over a number of years leading to their completion in 2009.

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Council’s Community Survey May 2005 The Community Survey revealed a strong community aspiration for Council to improve performances in a number of environment related areas including:

• The preservation of hillslopes • Encouraging energy efficient developments • Conservation of the natural environment as the City grows

Of note, 22% of respondents identified appropriate development, hillslopes and sustainable growth as being the main priority areas for Council attention over the next two years, compared with the next biggest response of 11% that related to water supply and infrastructure. In response to this feedback, Corporate Plan strategies have been reviewed and strengthened to ensure that adequately address these key areas. Environmental Scan of Issues Arising Since The Adoption of The Plan A scan of the environment external to Council has identified the following issues requiring some consideration relative to the Caring for the Environment strategies listed in the Corporate Plan:

• Increasing debate over the potential impacts of climate change on globe and moves by the Australian Government to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions through various strategies.

• Growing concern over the protection of urban wildlife and the provision of wildlife corridors between the beaches and hillslopes in Cairns.

• Growing concerns over the protection of vegetation communities during development.

• Growing concerns over energy efficiency developments and inappropriate development on the hillslopes.

CONSIDERATIONS: Corporate and Operational Plans: This report addresses changes to Corporate Plan Key Goal No 4, Caring for the Environment. Statutory: Refer Council Report #1092632. Policy: Not applicable.

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Financial and Risk: All proposed strategy amendments would be required to be implemented within the constraints of Council’s Budget and 5 Year Capital Works Program processes. Sustainability: This is one of the key themes of the Corporate Plan. There are no specific issues arising at this stage.

CONSULTATION: The review for this section was lead by Review Project Team member, Owen McGrath, Planning Strategies Branch. General Managers and Managers have been consulted.




CONCLUSION: It is suggested that greater emphasis be placed on addressing the issues identified by the community in relation to environmental outcomes. Council’s Performance Scorecard identified deficiencies in the information requirements of a number of environmental parameters. If addressed, these parameters would assist Council in addressing the major concerns of the community. A review of Council’s internal mechanisms and strategic documents to strengthen Council’s response to these concerns is needed. It is therefore recommended that Council approve for public comment the attached amended version of the Caring for the Environment section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns.

ATTACHMENTS: Attachment: Proposed amendments to Caring for the Environment Goal of the Corporate Plan.

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Attachment Proposed Amended Version

Proposed amendments are shaded.

Key Goal No 4. Caring for the Environment The community desires better conservation of the natural environment as the City grows and more people live and visit here; we need to ensure the sustainability of our natural resources so that future generations can benefit from them as well. Why is this a key goal? Because …

• recent population and economic growth has placed pressure on the natural environment; eg vegetation loss, reduced biodiversity, riverbank and in-stream degradation, poor land management practices, pest animal proliferation, declining water quality due to sedimentation and other forms of diffuse pollution;

• the population and the economy are projected to grow at a relatively fast rate over the next 10 to 15 years, impinging upon the natural environment and associated cultural values;

• the natural environment is the foundation for our major industry, tourism; • the community has an expectation that our unique natural environment will be

safeguarded now and for the future; • it is desirable that the community use natural resources in a more sustainable way as

the City grows; and • the local governments area interfaces with two world heritage areas.

Matters arising between adoption of the Plan and No vember 2005 …

• Urban wildlife & habitat protection: There has been growing concern over the protection of urban wildlife and calls for the provision of wildlife corridors between the coastal areas and mountains. In response, the Northern Beaches Wildlife Study is currently underway.

• Vegetation protection: Vegetation communities are coming under pressure from development and the Cairns community is seeking a greater level of protection of vegetation and developments that minimise vegetation loss.

• Climate Change: The science supporting climate change models is strengthening and the commitments from the Australian and State governments are being implemented. Council has taken on a responsibility to reduce its Greenhouse Gas Emissions through commitment to the Cities for Climate Protection Program.

• Council’s 2005 Community Survey reported concern over the management of development in Cairns, particularly in relation to hillslopes and energy efficient housing. Regional Natural Resource Management priorities have been identified:

1. Reversing the decline in native vegetation and threatened species; 2. Maintaining healthy waterways and wetlands; 3. Controlling weeds and animal pests; 4. Using soils and water sustainably and productively; 5. Linking natural resource management to land development and the urban

environment; 6. Improving the functionality of coastal and marine ecosystems; 7. Meeting Aboriginal aspirations for natural and cultural resource management; and 8. Enhancing community awareness and engagement in NRM.

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Specifically the City requires the following outcom es: 4.1 Improved management of the region’s natural resources for sustainability and ecosystem

health. To achieve this, Council will: 4.1.1 Assess, prioritise and implement an affordable range of strategic actions identified from

the Regional Plan for Natural Resource Management, “Sustaining the Wet Tropics”, which will set objectives for: • biodiversity conservation • sustainable use of natural resources, and • community capacity building and institutional change

Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Works and Services and City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy (DNRME) - FNQ NRM Ltd - Rainforest Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) - Environmental Protection Agency - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Replace Strategy 4.1.1: 4.1.1 Assess, prioritise and implement, where appro priate, an affordable range of priority

programs identified in the Regional Plan for Natura l Resource Management, “Sustaining the Wet Tropics” and the Wet Tropics Ab original Cultural And Natural Resources Plan. Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Works and Services, CairnsWater & City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) - Department of Natural Resources & Mines - FNQ NRM Ltd - James Cook University - Environmental Protection Agency - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - Local Landcare and Catchment Groups - Cairns River Improvement Trust

Justification The NRM Strategy has identified a number of program priorities linking with Council core business objectives. Realigning the strategy to better reflect the priorities of FNQ NRM is essential to implementing the Regional Goals of the NRM Plan. Additionally, the implementation of the Aboriginal NRM plan forms part of the overall NRM plan for the Wet Tropics Region. 4.1.2 Review and implement the Natural Resources Strategy prepared for Council in May 2001;

with priority given to data acquisition of four base data sets (vegetation communities, land use, digital terrain model and soils) for the purpose of updating existing information and maps used to assess planning and development proposals. Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Works and Services and City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources & Mines) - FNQ NRM Ltd - Environmental Protection Agency

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4.1.3 Assess, prioritise and implement an affordable range of strategic actions from the “Waterways Strategy for Cairns City”; specifically: • preserve recreational opportunities associated with waterways and promote their

sustainable use, • use drainage reserves and easements to protect areas of recreational environmental

value and areas required for routine and emergency maintenance, • protect or enhance the value of waterways as aquatic and terrestrial habitats, • ensure the protection and restoration of the ecological, stabilising and social values of

riverbank areas, • achieve an acceptable balance between hydraulic and ecosystem functions of urban

drains, • achieve a balance between environmental flow requirements and other uses, and • meet infrastructure development and maintenance requirements while preserving

instream and riparian values. Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Works and Services and City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources & Mines - Landcare and Catchment Groups - Cairns River Improvement Trust - Wet Tropics Management Authority - Qld Parks and Wildlife Service - FNQ NRM Ltd - Environmental Protection Agency - Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - Green Corp

4.1.4 Develop innovative arrangements and better relationships to integrate the efforts of all

levels of Government and private landowners for biodiversity conservation activity on private land; aim for maximum retention of natural vegetated areas Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Works and Services and City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Cairns River Improvement Trust - FNQ NRM Ltd - Environmental Protection Agency - Urban Development Industry Association

4.1.5 Review, adopt and effectively implement the draft Cairns City Council Pest Management

Plan as a means of meeting Council’s legislative requirements and addressing its local pest management strategic priorities. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources & Mines - Landcare & Catchment Groups - Cairns River Improvement Trust - Wet Tropics Management Authority - Qld Parks and Wildlife Service - FNQ NRM Ltd - Environmental Protection Agency - Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - Green Corp - Canegrowers Association - James Cook University

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4.1.6 Support the development of a sustainable and, where possible, accessible walking track/pedestrian network in the greater Cairns area in conjunction with other established and maintained facilities. Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Works and Services and City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Wet Tropics Management Authority - Qld Parks and Wildlife Service - FNQ NRM Ltd - Environmental Protection Agency - Cairns Bike Users Group - Cairns Bushwalking Club - Cairns Mountain Bike Club

4.1.7 Identify suitable areas for quarry development, protect the integrity of extractive and

mining resources and address on-site and off-site impacts. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

4.2 Recognition of the natural environment as an in tegral part of our regional

identity and fundamental to our high quality of lif e To achieve this, Council will: 4.2.1 Achieve better coordination of planning applications with other agencies, to ensure the

protection and connectivity between natural communities within and outside the Cairns area occurs. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources & Mines - Rural Fire Service - Wet Tropics Management Authority - Qld Parks and Wildlife Service - FNQ NRM Ltd - Environmental Protection Agency - Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - QRail - Cairns Port Authority - James Cook University - Urban Development Industry Association - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

4.2.2 Review Council’s internal systems to ensure rigorous assessment of hillslope

development applications in terms of design, construction methods, clearing, earthmoving, fire hazards, slope stability and scenic impacts. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency

Replace Strategy 4.2.2: 4.2.2 Review Council’s internal systems to ensure the protection of the Cairns Hillslopes

through: • rigorous assessment of hillslope development applications in terms of design,

construction methods, clearing, earthmoving, fire hazards, slope stability and scenic impacts,

• undertaking public education and awareness about the protection of hillslopes;

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• reviewing CairnsPlan to ensure hillslopes in the emerging growth area between Edmonton and Gordonvale are recognised and protected as a special feature to the area.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency

Justification The proposed amendment represents the consolidation of Strategies 1.4.5, 4.2.2, 4.2.4 into one strategy and is a response to the concerns of residents expressed through the community survey. 4.2.3 In conjunction with external agencies, implement Fire Management Planning for trustee

land. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - QRail - Department of Natural Resources & Mines - Qld Parks and Wildlife Service - Rural Fire Service - Queensland Fire and Rescue Service - Wet Tropics Management Authority

Replace Strategy 4.2.3: 4.2.3 In conjunction with external agencies, implement Fire Management Planning for CCC

trustee and freehold land Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Q-Rail - Department of Natural Resources & Mines - Rural Fire Service - Queensland Fire and Rescue Service - Wet Tropics Management Authority

Justification Council undertakes these works on both trustee and freehold land owned by Council. 4.2.4 Improve public awareness of the legal complexities and cost of amending the planning

scheme to protect hillslopes at risk from as-of-right development. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency

4.3 Further improvement from an environmental pers pective in the treatment

and disposal of household and commercial waste: - r educe, - reuse, and - recycle.

To achieve this, Council will: 4.3.1 Implement the Waste Management Strategy adopted by Council in Jan 2003, with a focus

on: • more efficient and effective waste management

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• waste minimisation • improving public awareness and understanding of Council’s approach to recycling Responsible Officer: General Manager, Cairns Water Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency

Replace Strategy 4.3.1: 4.3.1 Update and implement the Waste Management Strategy adopted by Council in Jan 2003,

with a focus on: • more efficient and effective waste management • waste minimisation • resource recovery • improving public awareness and understanding of Council’s approach to recycling Responsible Officer: General Manager, Cairns Water Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Relevant industry organisations

Justification: The Strategy requires updating to reflect recent improvement in Cairns Waste Management systems. 4.4 Stronger community leadership through the adopt ion, maintenance and

promotion of coordinated environmental management f rameworks or programs by key organisations.

To achieve this, Council will: 4.4.1 Develop a Corporate Environmental Policy and strategic document that provides clear

direction and priorities to protect and enhance the environment. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - FNQ NRM Ltd

Replace Strategy 4.4.1: 4.4.1 Develop and implement the Corporate Environmental Policy and strategic documents that

provides clear direction and priorities to protect and enhance the environment. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - FNQ NRM Ltd

Justification The proposed revised wording clarifies the extent of the work to be undertaken. 4.4.2 Undertake benchmarking with other Local Governments to improve our environmental

systems; assess participation in the pilot Reef Guardian Council program. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Local Government Association of Qld - Department of Local Government and Planning

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Replace Strategy 4.4.2: 4.4.2 Undertake benchmarking with other Local Governments to improve our environmental

systems; assess participation in programs that will assist Council in delivery of environmentally sustainable outcomes. Programs include: - Reef Guardian Council Pilot Project - ECOBIZ- Sustainable Industries Division - Sustainable Homes Initiative Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - GBRMPA - Local Government Association of Qld - Department of Local Government and Planning - Department of Housing - Department of Public Works

Justification Council has participated in the development of the Reef Guardian Council program and will continue its involvement in the process. However there are an increasing number of other programs that may also provide Council with a mechanism to improve internal sustainability practices and educate the community. 4.4.3 Develop State of the Environment Reporting and report the outcomes to the community.

The reporting framework should have regard to existing reporting requirements to reduce duplication and inefficiencies. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency

Insert new Strategy 4.4.4 4.4.4 Complete the five Milestones of the Cities for Climate Protection Program to achieve the

adopted Greenhouse Gas reduction targets to 20% below 2001 levels by 2010 in both the Corporate and Community sectors. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Australian Greenhouse Office - International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) - Environmental Protection Agency - Sustainable Industries Division - CAFNEC

Justification Response to climate change issues The science supporting Climate Change models is strengthening and the commitments from the Australian and State governments are being implemented. Council has taken on a responsibility to reduce its Greenhouse Gas Emissions through the commitments to the Cities for Climate Protection Program.

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4.5 Further improvement in the treatment of wastewater to achieve quality standards

recommended by the Qld Coastal Management Plan, and examination of reuse options where available and potentially financially and technically viable.

To achieve this, Council will: 4.5.1 Implement upgrade programmes for Southern, Northern and Marlin Coast Plants.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, Cairns Water Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Replace Strategy 4.5.1: 4.5.1 Implement upgrade programmes for Southern, Northern, Marlin Coast and Edmonton

Treatment Plants. Responsible Officer: General Manager, Cairns Water Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Justification Edmonton Treatment Plant was not included in error in the current version of the Corporate Plan 4.5.2 Monitor the development of National and State guidelines for the re-use of treated effluent.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, Cairns Water Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy

Replace Strategy 4.5.2 4.5.2 Monitor the development of National and State guidelines for the re-use of treated effluent;

in addition: - investigate potential reuse of effluent from the Northern Treatment Plant in the

Botanical Gardens Redevelopment; and - investigate options for effluent reuse in Council facilities (parks etc) and domestic

facilities, using the planning for provisions of Water and Wastewater infrastructure in the Bramston Beach area.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, Cairns Water Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Department of Natural Resources & Mines

Justification Cairns Water is moving forward with the implementation of projects that meet with the National and State initiatives for effluent reuse.

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Relocate the following section here from Key Goal No 1. 4.6 More energy efficient developments To achieve this, Council will: 4.6.1 Apply energy efficient principles to all new and redeveloped Council buildings.

Responsible Officer: All General Managers Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) - Environmental Protection Agency - Sustainable Industries Division EPA

4.6.2 Apply energy efficient principles to the planning and approving of urban form,

infrastructure and associated developments Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources and Mines - Queensland Transport - Environmental Protection Agency

4.6.3 Investigate the options for Council involvement in the Sustainable Homes program in

partnership with the State Government. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Environmental Protection Agency - Development and construction Industry - Australian Green Development Forum

Justification Moving this section from Chapter 1 to Chapter 4 consolidates the environmental focus of these strategies into the appropriate Chapter. It also now recognises the option of working with State Government and the development industry to showcase energy efficiency and sustainable housing design practices through the Sustainable Homes program. How will we know if we have achieved our goal? Performance will be measured annually as follows:


Source of data

Reporting Frequency

Additional measures addressing the state of the natural environment will be considered in developing a State of the Environment Report for the Cairns Local Government Area (refer Strategy 4.4.3).

It is expected that the State of the Environment Report will be developed during 2004/05; measures and targets will be advised in future updates of Future Cairns.

To be advised. (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development)

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Replace the above with specific State of the Environment Report indicators: Revegetation Initiatives

No of trees planted

Seed collection days Site Preparation days

Maintenance days

Maintain or improve upon 04/05 levels 22,532 6 31 91

Cairns City Council Cultural and Natural Resources Unit

Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services)

Coastal Zone Indicators Inspections carried out under Environmental Protection (Water) Policy.

Inspections Warnings

Infringement Notices

Maintain or improve inspection 04/05 levels. 1,315 551 97

Cairns City Council Environmental Protection Unit

Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development)

Atmosphere Indicators Milestones undertaken from the Cities for Climate Protection Program.

Undertake all five Milestones of the CCP Program by the end of 2008.

Cairns City Council Planning Strategies Branch


Land and Human Settlement Indicators Land zoning.

Maintain or improve upon current land use zoning and diversity.

Cairns City Council Planning Strategies Branch

2007 (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development)

Nitrogen and Phosphorous Discharges from Waste Water Treatment Plants

Improvement on current levels of discharged.

CairnsWater Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, CairnsWater)

Community perception of the state of the natural environment of the Cairns Local Government Area

Improving perception annually; benchmark to be determining during 2004/05.

Annual Community Satisfaction Survey; first survey to be conducted in 2004/05.


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Tonnes of recyclable product generated per annum

2003/04 benchmark: - 4,800 tonnes pa 2008/09 target: - 8,500 tonnes pa.

Cairns Water operational records

Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, Cairns Water)

Tonnes of biosolids produced per annum (from sewage) for beneficial re-use

Level increasing annually over the life of the Plan by approximately 10% per annum (2003/04 level: 8,000 tonnes)

Cairns Water operational records


Sewage effluent standard compliance: - Biological Oxygen Demand - Suspended solids - Nutrients

Maintain or improve upon 2002/03 levels: - 96.15% - 99.04% - 100.0%

Use data prepared for the DLGP Annual Comparative Information Report


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SHEPPARD / BONNEAU That Council approve for public comment the attache d amended version of Our Water Supply section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2 009, Future Cairns. carried 8.8.8.8. REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S CORPORATE PCORPORATE PCORPORATE PCORPORATE PLAN 2004LAN 2004LAN 2004LAN 2004----2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE 2009, FUTURE

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COCHRANE / FORD That Council approve for public comment the amended version of the Health, Safety & Community Development section of the Corpo rate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns, with the exception that:

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1. “Neighbourhood Watch”, “Crime Stoppers” and “Pol ice Community Consultative Committees” be added to the list of or ganisations that Council will work with in regards to replacement Strategy 6 .2.2 in the Attachment.

2. Replacement Strategy No 6.4.3 in the attached be replaced with the

following, to reflect partnership work with Educati on Queensland and St Andrew’s College: 6.4.3 Continue the sustainable development of facilities in a timely manner to meet the needs of existing and future communities, including: • acquiring land to facilitate the development of a new major regional

sports area within a defined sporting precinct at Edmonton, • constructing three additional multi purpose sport and recreation facilities

at Redlynch (in partnership with Education Queensland ), Edmonton (servicing rectangular field sports ) and North Cairns,

• developing new playing fields and associated facili ties in partnership with St Andrews College, Redlynch

• developing a 25 metre, 8 lane, short course pool at Gordonvale, to cater for the short course swimming discipline and increase usage of the facility at that location,

• upgrading facilities at Johnson Park, Fuller Park and Endeavour Park, • providing shade cloth covering at all Council owned and operated pool

facilities, • investigating an aquatic centre for the Edmonton area (learn to swim /

therapy pool) as a replacement for the existing Edmonton Pool, and • investigating additional infrastructure requirement s for unstructured

recreation . Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Sport and Recreation Reference Group - Education Queensland - St Andrews College

3. A new strategy, No 6.4.5, be inserted into the A ttachment as follows:

Insert new Strategy 6.4.5 below: 6.4.5 Trial direct Council management of public swimming pool facilities at Woree, Edmonton, Gordonvale and Babinda for the purpose of improving operational efficiency and service levels, with review by 2008. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Justification: The addition of this strategy recognises Council’s recently determined position with regard to swimming pool management.

4. The list of additional partner organisations lis ted for Strategy 6.6.1 in the Attachment be amended as follows: Add the following partners to the list for Strategy 6.6.1: - Education providers (Education Queensland, TAFE, JCU, dance schools etc) - Queensland Arts Council - Cairns Regional Gallery - Art providers

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Justification: More accurately recognises the significant stakeholders in the process.

5. the reference in original Strategy 6.6.3 in the attachment to “develop a Public Art Policy, in line with the Art Built-in Policy” b e replaced with “develop a Public Art Policy” only, recognising that Council h as the autonomy to develop such a policy without aligning it to State Government policy.

6. “Mulgrave Shire Historical Society” and “Mulgrav e Settlers Museum” be

added to the list of organisations that Council wil l work with in regards to Strategy 6.6.4 in the Attachment.

7. original Strategy 6.6.6 in the attachment be rep laced with:

6.6.6 Continue to pursue actions that will assist in the development of a

replacement Civic Theatre on the newly acquired Sheridan St / Hartley St site. Responsible Officer: General Manager, Corporate Services

Justification: Recognises the completion of the site acquisition phase.

INTRODUCTION: This report provides detailed explanations for the proposed amendments to the Health, Safety & Community Development section of the Corporate Plan.


COMMENT: Corporate Plan Scorecard 2004-05 (#1032889) A range of issues were identified through the development of the Performance Scorecard, however these are generally being dealt with via the current strategies and the proposed changes to these strategies as outlined in further in this report. Key strategies to address issues arising from the Performance Scorecard are:

• The Safe Communities Project (strategies 6.1.1 and 6.1.3 in the main) • Ongoing work of the Community Safety Officer and the Cairns Community Safety

Committee (strategy 6.1.2 and objective 6.2)

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The process of developing the Performance Scorecard has led to the identification of the need for increased social planning capacity in Council generally, and specifically linked to the Community and Cultural Development area of Council. This is an operational issue, and does not require changes to the wording of the Corporate Plan. Corporate Plan Strategy Implementation Report 2004-05 (#1044306v2) An assessment of progress towards implementation of the Health, Safety and Community Development Goal of the Corporate Plan has been made using the Corporate Plan Implementation Report document. The assessment indicated that some strategies were complete but that most strategies were cast over a five-year period and are generally on track. A number of additional proposed actions were developed as a part of this review. These actions are not part of the text of the Corporate Plan, but provide a basis for renewed branch level plans. Council’s Community Survey May 2005 (#1019853) Survey results generally confirmed the emphasis given to objectives and strategies in the Corporate Plan. Community concern about personal safety, healthcare public transport and transport systems is reflected in the emphasis on these issues in the current and proposed new strategies and objectives. Housing affordability was identified as a key issue among survey respondents, particularly among long-term residents and renters. Housing affordability and security of tenure is recognised as a key determinant of health and safety such that a lack of affordable housing can lead to a decrease in health, safety and community cohesion. Yet this issue is not addressed in the Health, Safety and Community Development goal of the current plan. Rather, Council’s position in relation to housing for people living in its area is captured in the notes to the Plan (p.58). The Corporate Plan overview report that is on the Agenda for this meeting proposes amending this statement to further clarify Council’s position. Environmental Scan of Issues Arising Since The Adoption of The Plan No relevant issues were identified.

CONSIDERATIONS: Corporate and Operational Plans: This report addresses changes to Corporate Plan Key Goal No 6, Health, Safety & Community Development. Statutory: Refer Council Report #1092632. Policy: Not applicable.

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Financial and Risk: All proposed strategy amendments would be required to be implemented within the constraints of Council’s Budget and 5 Year Capital Works Program processes. Sustainability: This is one of the key themes of the Corporate Plan. There are no specific issues arising at this stage.

CONSULTATION: The review for this section was lead by Review Project Team member, John G Smith, from Community Development Branch. General Managers and Managers have been consulted.




CONCLUSION: It is therefore recommended that Council approve for public comment the attached amended version of Health, Safety & Community Development section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns.

ATTACHMENTS: Attachment: Proposed amendments to the Health, Safety & Community Development Goal of the Corporate Plan.

Attachment


Proposed amendments are shaded. Key Goal No 6. Health, Safety and Community Develop ment The community desires a City that is a healthier and safer place for residents and visitors alike as it grows, and provides expanded opportunities for sport, recreation and cultural activity for the benefit of all.

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Why is this a key goal? Because there is opportuni ty to … • the forecast population growth and economic growth will exacerbate issues in community

development, health and safety if not appropriately planned for and responded to (notably this relates to the ageing population, the increasing Indigenous population, and to the rapidly increasing populations in the southern growth corridor);

• access and mobility are continuing priority issues that directly impact on people’s health and wellbeing, and on the needs identified through community development processes;

• the cumulative changes affecting rural families and communities are placing increasing stresses on individuals, family groups, and towns (e.g. rates of suicide in farming communities is proportionately high, and increasing in time with stresses of loss of livelihood and family farms);

• the overall state of Indigenous people’s health and wellbeing continues to lag the overall community;

• alcohol related crime in the Cairns CBD is currently a significant threat to individual and community wellbeing, business viability and the visual amenity and security of buildings (affected by vandalism);

• recent growth in the City has led to the increase in licensed venues across the City, creating issues for community health and safety;

• there is scope for better coordination of the activities of all government and community organisations with responsibilities in the area of community health and safety;

• Council’s recent Sport and Recreation Study revealed that sport and recreation is one of the key quality factors used by Cairns people to assess their satisfaction with life in general;

• • public environmental health issues, including animal management, regulation of food safety, and tropical disease outbreaks are of ongoing concern to the community (eg dengue fever);

• further expansion of urban development in proximity to sources of biting insect vectors increases the probability of arbovirus outbreaks (such as Ross River fever, Australian encephalitis and Japanese encephalitis) with potential for significant impacts on residents and tourists;

• there is a need to encourage the development of social capital in time with and in response to growth of the population;

• there is increased cultural diversity of the population; • homelessness / “sleep rough” issues are increasing in number and in the range of persons

and family groups affected; and • disaster management is an ongoing priority environmental health and safety issue for the

city. Specifically the City requires the following outcom es: 6.1 A comprehensive and coordinated approach to improving community health and safety. To achieve this, Council will: 6.1.1 Work in partnership to establish and implement an accredited World Health Organisation

Safe City Program by ensuring: • various government and non-government groups commit to the Safe City Program, and • the coordination of all relevant activities and groups within Council. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Queensland Health - Police Services - Department of Communities - Community Safety Committee - West Cairns Community and Urban Renewal Project

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- Queensland Transport Replace Strategy 6.1.1: 6.1.1 Work in partnership to establish and implement an accredited World Health Organisation

Safe Communities Program by ensuring: • various government and non-government groups commit to the Safe City Program,

and • the coordination of all relevant activities and groups within Council. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Queensland Health - Police Services - Department of Communities - Community Safety Committee - West Cairns Community and Urban Renewal Project - Queensland Transport

Justification:

• Change to Safe Communities to reflect proper name of program • Addition of West Cairns Community and Urban Renewal Program as a Key Partner in

the strategy. 6.1.2 Support the establishment of the West Cairns Community and Urban Renewal Project as

an integral element of the WHO Safe City Program. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Dept of Housing - Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy

6.1.3 Development of a comprehensive Community Safety Plan, which is supported and

informed by a broader Community Wellbeing Plan. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

Replace Strategy 6.1.3: 6.1.3 Develop an Annual Community Safety Plan which is supported and informed by

integrated community wellbeing planning processes and which incorporates a focus on safety in public spaces Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

Justification: Replace old 6.1.3 with reworded strategy – this eliminates the requirement for development of Community Wellbeing Plan, which is a broad and ambitious endeavour beyond the scope of current resources. Adding a reference to safety in public spaces allows for the elimination of strategy 6.2.4. The Community Safety Officer completes the Annual Community Safety Plan each year. The Plan is informed by good community wellbeing planning practice. 6.1.4 Develop effective systems and provide adequat e resourcing to collect and

analyse data for policy and program decisions relat ing to community health and safety.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

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6.2 Improve the quality and opportunity for use of public spaces across the city, with regard to:

- the safety of parks and civic spaces, with special emphasis on tourists, seniors and people with a disability, cyclist and pedestrian safety, and providing additional recreational opportunities for youth.

To achieve this, Council will: 6.2.1 Ensure cross-Council awareness, coordination, involvement and commitment to

implementation of safety related programs, including safety-focussed aspects of the Cairns Integrated Public Transport Strategy and the Cairns Pedestrian Movement and Cycle Travel Strategy. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

Replace Strategy 6.2.1 6.2.1 Ensure cross Council coordination of activities that improve safety in public spaces by

providing input to key Council strategies including implementation of: • Cairns Plan • Cairns Integrated Public Transport Strategy • Cairns Pedestrian Movement and Cycle Travel Strategy Address specifically planning for city safe camera system and public lighting. Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Development and City Works and Services

Justification: Simplifies strategy, allows the elimination of 6.2.3 and allows input to other strategies as they are developed. 6.2.2 Work with the State Government to improve safety in the Cairns CBD and suburbs with

high crime rates, including: • promotion of Neighbourhood Watch, • expansion of CCTV, 24 hour monitoring, • ongoing enhancement of street, park and other facility lighting, • continued involvement in and support of Street Based Outreach Program in the CBD, • strategically address alcohol-related safety issues and hot spots in the CBD and in

suburban locations, including developing a master plan for the CBD (licensed venues), and

• active involvement in the West Cairns Community and Urban Renewal Program. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Dept of Communities - Police Services - Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy - Queensland Transport

Replace Strategy 6.2.2: 6.2.2 Work with the State Government to improve safety in Cairns including the Cairns CBD and

suburbs with high crime rates, through: • promotion of Neighbourhood Watch, • expansion of CCTV, 24 hour monitoring, • programs and projects to reduce graffitti and vanda lism • ongoing enhancement of street, park and other facility lighting, • continued involvement in and support of Street Based Outreach Program in the CBD, • strategically address alcohol-related safety issues and hot spots in the CBD and in

suburban locations, including developing a master plan for the CBD (licensed venues), and

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• active involvement in the West Cairns Community and Urban Renewal Program. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Dept of Communities - Police Services - West Cairns Community and Urban Renewal Project - Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy - Queensland Transport - Neighbourhood Watch - Crime Stoppers - Police Community Consultative Committee

Justification: - Addition of words ‘in Cairns, including…’ allows for activities beyond the CBD and suburbs

with high crime rates, while still maintaining a focus on these areas. - Inclusion of programs and projects to reduce graffitti and vandalism allows for reporting

against the plan on these important items. - Addition of West Cairns Community and Urban Renewal Project as a partner. 6.2.3 Develop and implement good practice guideline s to create safe and

inclusive built environments. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Tropical Public Health Unit Network – Cairns (Support Environments for Active Living

Program) Delete Strategy 6.2.3 above and incorporate it under 6.2.1 Justification: Build into strategy 6.2.1 as a link to implementation of Cairns Plan. Good practice guidelines for safe and inclusive built communities exist in general research and do not need to be reinvented for Cairns. Involvement of Community Development Branch in Council processes will assist these guidelines to be implemented. Also add as action under this as: Undertake a scan of all Council activities to identify safety related programs with a view to developing and implementing good practice guidelines to create safe and inclusive built environments 6.2.4 Create a focus on public space safety in the Cairns Community Safety Plan.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Delete strategy 6.2.4 above and incorporate it under 6.1.2 Justification: Links this work with the development of the Annual Strategic Safety Plan, reduces duplication and avoids confusion between the Annual Strategic Safety Plan and the idea of a Cairns Community Safety Plan 6.2.5 Provide more opportunities for young people a nd people with a disability to

be actively and positively involved in planning, de signing and managing public spaces across the local government area.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Dept of Education and the Arts

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- James Cook University - Disability Services Queensland

Replace Strategy 6.2.5 above and renumber it Strategy 6.2.3: 6.2.3 Improve Council wide consultation through the Access and Equity Reference Group and

the Youth Council about planning, designing and managing public spaces across the local government area. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

Justification: Changed to emphasise integration of Council activities as a priority using the structures already established. The Access and Equity Reference Group and the Youth Council already provide opportunities. The strategy is about ensuring that Council uses these processes. 6.2.6 Create more suburban centred recreation opportunities for youth

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Replace Strategy 6.2.6 above and renumber it Strategy 6.2.4: 6.2.4 Develop and implement strategies that encourage an increase in suburban centred

recreation opportunities for youth Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

Justification: The reworded strategy reflects the actual activities likely to be undertaken, which are about facilitating rather than creating 6.3 A healthier community through increased awareness of issues and solutions. To achieve this, Council will: 6.3.1 Support campaigns aimed at increasing levels of physical activity in the community,

including priority aimed at “active living”. Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Development and City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Sport and Recreation Reference Group - Qld Health (TPHU Network - Cairns) - Department of Local Government and Planning (Sport and Recreation)

Delete strategy 6.3.1 above and incorporate it under 6.1.2 Justification: This strategy should be incorporated into 6.4.2 to ensure a link between this and other strategies aimed at improving opportunities for improved physical activity. 6.3.2 Provide information to other relevant agencies in Council’s area of expertise to seek

improvement in the overall levels of health within the community Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

Replace Strategy 6.3.2 above and renumber it Strategy 6.3.1: 6.3.1 Improve community understanding about mosquito borne disease, food safety and

personal hygiene by providing Environmental Health information to relevant agencies. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

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Justification: The reworded strategy reflects the actions that are actually taken on this issue. The new strategy details ‘Council’s area of expertise’. 6.3.2 Increase Council’s capacity for regulatory enforcement in the area of public safety,

including pool fence audits. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

The above strategy was renumbered 6.3.2 from 6.3.3. 6.3.4 Implement programs, like Street Talk, to improve social connections within communities in

order to create more supportive local community environments, targeting • the southern suburbs • areas with high incidence of anti-social behaviour Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

Replace Strategy 6.3.4 above and renumber Strategy 6.3.3: 6.3.3 Undertake initiatives to improve social connections in order to create more supportive local

communities. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

Justification: Rewording broadens the strategy – both in terms of activities Council actually does – like Peace Week etc – and by removing specific geographic focus on Southern Subs and areas with high incidence of anti social behaviour. 6.3.4 Support the State Government to lower the risk profile of tropical disease outbreaks,

including dengue fever: • have an ongoing risk assessment approach covering all tropical disease threats,

identifying areas for priority action, • increase efforts to improve public awareness of disease threats and public action to

minimise risks of disease outbreaks, • develop and put in place contingency plans to deal with disease outbreaks for those

tropical diseases identified as posing the greatest threat to the community, and • consider in development application assessments Health Department guidelines for

avoiding development in proximity to biting insect populations. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Queensland Health (TPHU Network – Cairns)

The above strategy was renumbered 6.3.4 from 6.3.5. 6.4 Equitable provision of a diverse range of sport and recreation opportunities for the

residents of and visitors to Cairns, that: - Maximises the range of health, social, cultural, economic and community benefits achieved for resources invested, - Recognises the important regional role that Cairns plays including he hosting of competitions, events and celebrations, and - Is based on sustainable development of facilities in a timely manner to serve the needs of existing and future communities

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Replace the above Objective 6.4: 6.4 Provide a diverse range of sport and recreation opportunities for the residents of and

visitors to Cairns in a manner that maximises the health, social, cultural, and economic community benefits achieved for resources invested.

Justification: Rewording to simplify the objective and remove phrases that are better expressed as strategies, or can be incorporated into existing strategies. To achieve this, Council will: 6.4.1 Adopt a more integrated approach to planning within Council to implement the Sport and

Recreation Strategic Plan 2003 incorporating a focus on: • ‘difficult to locate’ sports and recreational trail bike riding, • a precinct approach considering Community Hubs, and • unmet demand for services in Smithfield and the southern corridor.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Sport and Recreation Reference Group

Replace Strategy 6.4.1 above: 6.4.1 Implement the Sport and Recreation Strategic Plan 2003, incorporating a focus on:

• ‘ difficult to locate’ sports and recreational trail bike riding, • a precinct approach considering Community Hubs, and • unmet demand for services in Smithfield, Redlynch, inner suburbs and the southern

corridor. • Create protocols to support improved coordination of planning within Council and

between Council and the community. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Sport and Recreation Reference Group

Justification: The rewording better reflects the actions required under the Sport and Recreation Strategic Plan 2003. The addition of a Redlynch and inner suburb focus reflects work that is currently underway. 6.4.2 Provide sport and recreation services and programs, with a focus on:

• increased participation in physical activity, • improved flow of information to the community, • additional support for unstructured recreation • enhanced sport and recreation programming, including developing appropriate

“partnership programs” with sporting organisations to maximise the use of facilities and to develop facilities of excellence,

• further developing junior sport, • defining service and support standards , and • addressing public liability issues for community groups and clubs. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Sport and Recreation Reference Group - Queensland Health (TPHU Network – Cairns)

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Replace Strategy 6.4.2 above: 6.4.2 Provide sport and recreation support services and programs, with a focus on:

• increased participation in physical activity, • improved flow of information to the community, • additional support for unstructured recreation • enhanced sport and recreation programming, including developing appropriate

“partnership programs” with sporting organisations to maximise the use of facilities and to develop facilities of excellence,

• further developing junior sport, • maintaining industry standards , and • addressing public liability issues for community groups and clubs. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Sport and Recreation Reference Group - Queensland Health (TPHU Network – Cairns)

Justification: The rewording reflects the fact that City Works and Service provides support to organisations, rather than the provision of services and programs directly. 6.4.3 Provide enhanced facilities, including:

• acquiring and developing a new major regional sports area within a defined sporting precinct at Edmonton,

• constructing three additional multi purpose sport and recreation facilities at Redlynch, Edmonton and North Cairns,


• upgrading facilities at Johnson Park, Fuller Park and Endeavour Park, • providing shade cloth covering at all Council owned and operated pool facilities, and • investigate an aquatic centre for the Edmonton area (learn to swim / therapy pool) Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Sport and Recreation Reference Group

Replace Strategy 6.4.3: 6.4.3 Continue the sustainable development of facilities in a timely manner to meet the needs of

existing and future communities, including: • acquiring land to facilitate the development of a new major regional sports area

within a defined sporting precinct at Edmonton, • constructing three additional multi purpose sport and recreation facilities at Redlynch

(in partnership with Education Queensland ), Edmonton (servicing rectangular field sports ) and North Cairns,

• developing new playing fields and associated facili ties in partnership with St Andrews College, Redlynch


• upgrading facilities at Johnson Park, Fuller Park and Endeavour Park, • providing shade cloth covering at all Council owned and operated pool facilities, • investigating an aquatic centre for the Edmonton area (learn to swim / therapy pool) as

a replacement for the existing Edmonton Pool, and • investigating additional infrastructure requirement s for unstructured recreation . Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Sport and Recreation Reference Group

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- Education Queensland - St Andrews College

Justification: This reword updates the Plan to reflect the work that is already being undertake, placing the emphasis on continuation of work. The reword in dot point one shows that Council will facilitate the development of the new major regional sports centre in Edmonton, providing opportunities for partnerships. Insert new Strategy 6.4.4 below: 6.4.4 Host sport and recreational special events and celebrations that improve the profile of

Cairns as a regional Centre. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: Sport and Recreation Reference Group

Justification: While the role of Cairns as a regional centre is mentioned in the existing objective for this area, there was no strategy to support this. This strategy provides a focus on this group of activities and allows for reporting on this in the future. Insert new Strategy 6.4.5 below: 6.4.5 Trial direct Council management of public swimming pool facilities at Woree, Edmonton,

Gordonvale and Babinda for the purpose of improving operational efficiency and service levels, with review by 2008. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services

Justification: The addition of this strategy recognises Council’s recently determined position with regard to swimming pool management. 6.5 Improve Community readiness to respond to disasters. To achieve this, Council will: 6.5.1 Improve urban development outcomes to mitigate the risks of natural disasters affecting

residential and community areas across the local government area. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Dept of Corrective and Emergency Services - Police Services - State Emergency Services

Replace Strategy 6.5.1 above: 6.5.1 Ensure Cairns Local Disaster Management Group has input to the Strategic Planning

functions of Council. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Dept of Corrective and Emergency Services - Police Services - State Emergency Services

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Justification: This provides a mechanism to link the work of the Disaster Management Group with the implementation of CairnsPlan. It ensures a degree of consultation with the Disaster Management Group around Strategic Land Use Planning. 6.5.2 Undertake community education programs that inform people of the realities of living in a

high risk natural disaster area. Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Dept of Corrective and Emergency Services - Police Services - State Emergency Services Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services

6.5.3 Continue to develop knowledge, build capacities, and maintain a multi-sectoral approach

to disaster management response. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services

6.5.4 Review the location of Council’s disaster management centre.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services 6.6. Ongoing arts and cultural activities that add value to the life of residents and visitors alike. To achieve this, Council will: 6.6.1 Work with arts providers across the region to ensure a diverse arts program is delivered to

meet the needs of the widest number of people for the best application of the resources available; in partnership with Education Queensland develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artist Register to support schools in celebrating and showcasing talents in the music, dance, visual arts, media and performing arts areas. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Arts Queensland - Cairns Museum Inc - Cairns Historical Society - Centre of Contemporary Art - Education providers

Add the following partners to the list for Strategy 6.6.1: - Education providers (Education Queensland, TAFE, JCU, dance schools etc) - Queensland Arts Council - Cairns Regional Gallery - Art providers Justification: More accurately recognises the significant stakeholders in the process.

6.6.2 Facilitate the establishment of a Cairns City Orchestra.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, Corporate Services 6.6.3 Implement Council’s Creative Cairns Policy, with particular reference to:

• encourage and develop collaborative partnerships (e.g. libraries and private sector organisations),

• undertake an audit/ review of all Council owned arts and cultural infrastructure to determine accessibility for all arts and cultural producers and consumers in the city,

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• develop a Public Art Policy, in line with the Art Built-in Policy, replace with “develop a

Public Art Policy” only • encourage developers to make contributions to the cultural development of the region

by the provision of social infrastructure and public art into major developments, • undertake a cultural mapping process that provides information regarding the location,

activities, needs, infrastructure and resources of arts and cultural groups, individuals and organisations, and

• develop resources, such as an integrated database, a directory, and maps of arts and cultural groups in the CBD, Greenslopes Street/ TANKS cultural precinct, Babinda, Gordonvale, Edmonton and Northern Beaches areas.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Education and The Arts - Cairns Art Society - Cairns Regional Gallery

6.6.4 Support the establishment of the Cairns Regional Museum.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Queensland Museum - Cairns Museum Inc - Cairns Historical Society - Mulgrave Shire Historical Society - Mulgrave Settlers Museum

6.6.5 Re-brand and launch the new Tanks Arts Centre as part of the redevelopment of the

Botanic Gardens/Tanks Arts Precincts. Responsible Officer: General Managers, City Development and City Works and Services

6.6.6 Continue to pursue actions that will assist in the development of a replacement Civic

Theatre. Responsible Officer: General Manager, Corporate Services

Replace Strategy 6.6.6 above with: 6.6.6 Continue to pursue actions that will assist in the development of a replacement Civic

Theatre on the newly acquired Sheridan St / Hartley St site. Responsible Officer: General Manager, Corporate Services

Justification: Recognises the completion of the site acquisition phase.

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Outcome Measure Performance

Target Source of data Reporting

Frequency

The WHO Safe City program involves establishing evaluation measures. Specifically measures will be developed for: o Reported

preventable injuries in Cairns

o Crime within key areas of Cairns

WHO Safe City accreditation by 2010.

• Reduction in

reported preventable injuries

• Reduction in crime

Separation data from Cairns Base Hospital for preventable injuries. Accident and emergency data for preventable injuries from Cairns Base Hospital. Queensland Police Service data by Cairns Division on reported offences against the person, offences against property and other offences


Additional outcome measures will be developed, as part of a Cairns City Liveability Index, to address:

• Diversity • Equity • Health & Safety • Culture

To be determined following the establishment of benchmarks in 2004/05.

The Cairns City Liveability Index will be developed during 2004/05; benchmarks will be set and advised in a future update of Future Cairns.


Replace the above with the details of the actual indicators used in the 2004-05 Scorecard Report:


Source of data Reporting Frequency

Nature and quantum of injuries suffered by people in Cairns

To be determined

Tropical Public Health Unit, Separations at Cairns Base Hospital


Crime in Cairns – Number of offences by category

To be determined Qld Police Service, Cairns Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development)

Number of services for minority groups – migrants and Indigenous people

To be determined Qld Office of Economic and Statistical Research


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Percentage of population of indigenous and non-English speaking backgrounds

N/A – monitor against above referred services only

Qld Office of Economic and Statistical Research


Level of divergence between the socio-economic advantage / disadvantage index for Cairns suburbs

To be determined relative to the 2001 Census result

ABS Census 2006 Census (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development)

Median Weekly Household Income



Highest level of schooling - % of population



Alcohol related, violent and other incidents in the CBD

To be determined Cairns City Police Beat and Council Security


Community perceptions of levels of safety, comfort and support

To be determined Cairns City Council Community Survey


Physical activity levels of Cairns residents

To be determined To be determined Annual (Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development

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JAMES / COCHRANE That Council approve for public comment the attache d amended version of the Economic Development section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns, with the exception that:

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The following additional strategy be inserted into the Attachment:

7.1.6 Improve the outcomes from Council’s Sister Ci ties Program by seeking sustainable mutual benefits in education, trade, to urism and culture from each sister city relationship.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Justification: This strategy seeks to ensure that the community receives tangible benefits from sister city relationships.

INTRODUCTION: This report provides detailed explanations for the proposed amendments to the Economic Development section of the Corporate Plan.


COMMENT: Corporate Plan Scorecard 2004-05 (#1032889) There were no specific economic development issues arising from the Performance Scorecard Report for 2004-05 that required attention through the Corporate Plan review process. The only proposed change to the adopted Corporate Plan is the addition of the “Average Taxable Income” performance indicator to the performance measurement framework used for this Goal. This indicator was added to specifically address the component of the Goal that seeks better paid jobs overall. Corporate Plan Strategy Implementation Report 2004-05 (#1044306v2) A small number of strategies require amendment based on the review of strategy implementation:

• Strategy 7.2.2 currently focuses on aligning Council’s community development activities with increasing Year 12 completion rates. Experience now suggests that it is difficult for Council to play an effective role in this regard. It is suggested that the focus shift to the broader role of Advance Cairns advocating for key stakeholders to assist in addressing skill deficiencies being experienced by the City.

• Strategy 7.3.1 re the proposed Tropical Forest Futures Cooperative Research

Centre (CRC) requires revision in light of the failed CRC Federal Government funding bid.

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• Strategy 7.3.2, which focuses tourism industry sustainability efforts on the Green Globe 21 initiative, needs to be broadened in order to reflect the broader range of options available.

A number of other strategies require further discussion with Advance Cairns to ensure appropriate actions are followed up:

• Strategy 7.2.3 re maximising the region’s share of strategic State Government funding allocations.

• Strategy 7.3.3 re the economic development aspects of the FNQ Natural

Resource Management Plan.

• Strategy 7.5.3 re advocating for appropriate levels of State and Federal Government services in the region to support growth rates, and Strategy 7.5.3 re advocating for the relocation of decentralised state-wide government programs to Cairns.

Council’s Community Survey May 2005 (#1019853) There were no specific economic development issues arising from the Survey that required attention through the Corporate Plan review process. Community satisfaction with matters of an economic development nature such as shopping facilities, TAFE and university education, utilities and services including water, electricity, sewerage and telecommunications, and employment opportunities in Cairns was on average quite positive. Also positive was the level of satisfaction with Council’s funding of the economic development work of Advance Cairns and Tourism Tropical North Queensland. Environmental Scan of Issues Arising Since The Adoption of The Plan A scan of the environment external to Council has identified the following issues requiring some amendment of the Economic Development strategies listed in the Corporate Plan:

• Growing support among the 4 major car makers in Australia for E10 fuel; • Significant export opportunity identified in China; • Growing threat to local business from increased petrol prices • Growing recognition of export opportunities that might exist via “tropical expertise

/ knowledge” clustering and branding • Growing threat to the local economy posed by a possible bird flu pandemic as a

consequence of Cairns’ significant reliance on international tourism • Growing recognition nationally of the need to look to productivity improvement to

assist in strengthening local economies • Recognition of the need to have a strategic economic development plan

specifically for Edmonton and the Southern Corridor to ensure jobs growth in those areas

• State Government focus has shifted from setting up a “technology” incubator to a more general “business” incubator

• An increasing number of Tourism industry participants are looking at a range of ways to address sustainable use of the natural resource

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• Cairns Port Authority plans include not only redevelopment of the Cityport but also significant redevelopment of the Airport

• Increased activity with regard to the development of inland mineral deposits • Opportunity to enhance the accessibility of small to medium size businesses to

the whole range of government assistance at all levels • Opportunities may present themselves in the event that the PNG to Australia gas

pipeline eventuates • Focus has shifted from the proposed Tropical Forest Futures CRC to a new

Marine and Tropical Sciences Research Facility • Realisation of the threat to the local economy as it grows of the difficulties of

attracting both skilled and unskilled labour to match local demand for labour • Federal Government announcement of the $10m support for the third phase of

the Esplanade redevelopment Issues Raised through Discussion with Staff No issues have been raised through discussion with staff.

CONSIDERATIONS: Corporate and Operational Plans: This report addresses changes to Corporate Plan Key Goal No 7, Economic Development. Statutory: Refer Council Report #1092632. Policy: Not applicable. Financial and Risk: All proposed strategy amendments would be required to be implemented within the constraints of Council’s Budget and 5 Year Capital Works Program processes. Sustainability: This is one of the key themes of the Corporate Plan. There are no specific issues arising at this stage.

CONSULTATION: The review for this section was lead by Review Project Team member, Ian Lowth, Corporate Planning Branch. General Managers and Managers have been consulted.

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CONCLUSION: The broad thrust of the changes sought through the June 30 2004 Adopted version of the Corporate Plan remain current. Proposed amendments represent minor adjustments only in the area of strategy focus. It is therefore recommended that Council approve for public comment the attached amended version of the Economic Development section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns.

ATTACHMENTS: Attachment: Proposed amendments to the Economic Development Goal of the Corporate Plan.

Attachment


Proposed amendments are shaded. Key Goal No 7. Economic Development The community needs a healthy regional economy including more jobs in Cairns to match the growing population, with jobs to be more varied and better paid overall. Why is this a key goal? Because …

• the population of Cairns is projected to grow at a rate of 2% p.a. over the next 10 to 15 years and these people will need jobs to at least ensure the maintenance of our standard of living;

• the local economy has been subject to high peaks and troughs because of the predominance of the tourism and construction industries;

• the community has an expectation that overall living standards will improve, not deteriorate, as the city grows;

• there is evidence to suggest that growing and diversifying the economy, while improving the productivity of it, can significantly improve the average standard of living for the community;

• the economies of rural communities are vulnerable given the current problems of the primary industry, particularly sugar, tobacco, fishers, etc; and

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• the regional economy has been suffering due to structural changes in rural industries eg dairy, mining, sugar, and tobacco.

Matters arising between adoption of the Plan and No vember 2005 … • Emerging threats to the local economy posed by:

- increased petrol prices, - the possibility of a bird flu pandemic, and - difficulties associated with attracting both skilled and unskilled labour to match demand levels.

• Emerging opportunities through: - improved accessibility to Chinese markets, - the clustering and branding for export purposes of a wide range of local experience and knowledge under a “tropical expertise” banner, - the proposed PNG to Australia gas pipeline, and - increased mineral exploration activity inland from Cairns.

• Significant events to have occurred including: - the Federal Government’s commitment of $10m to the third phase of the Esplanade redevelopment, and - growing support among the nation’s 4 major car makers for E10 fuel.

• Recognition of the need for detailed economic development plans at the local level to ensure adequate jobs growth in Edmonton and the Southern Corridor as these areas of the City grow

Specifically the City requires the following outcom es: 7.1 An increase in the total number of jobs available (on an ongoing basis) to people living in

the City, townships and region, ideally with the rate of increase exceeding the rate of growth in the population

To achieve this, Council will: 7.1.1 Through Advance Cairns, develop clear protocols with other key agencies involved in

economic development in relation to investment inquiry referral and handling. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.1.2 Establish new long term funding agreements with Advance Cairns and Tourism Tropical

North Queensland. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.1.3 Through Advance Cairns, establish and maintain a set of key economic performance data

for the Cairns economy and report regularly against the indicators. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.1.4 Through Advance Cairns, assess the viability of a program marketing Cairns to targeted

areas of southern Australia as a business opportunity and employment destination offering a unique quality of life.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Insert new Strategy 7.1.5: 7.1.5 Through Advance Cairns, facilitate the develo pment of export markets for the

region including the development of opportunities i n China. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer

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Justification: Recognises the emerging export opportunities associated with recent Advance Cairns facilitated contacts with Chinese markets. Insert new Strategy 7.1.6: 7.1.6 Improve the outcomes from Council’s Sister Ci ties Program by seeking sustainable

mutual benefits in education, trade, tourism and cu lture from each sister city relationship.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Justification: This strategy seeks to ensure that the community receives tangible benefits from sister city relationships. 7.2 More diverse urban and rural economies, with diversity reflected in a greater number of

industry types represented and a greater presence of technology based and education based industries requiring more highly skilled employees

To achieve this, Council will: 7.2.1 Through Advance Cairns, assist in the development of technology and knowledge based

industries, including advocating for: • technology incubator support, and • expansion of the JCU campus.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Replace Strategy 7.2.1 above: 7.2.1 Through Advance Cairns, assist in the development of technology and knowledge based

industries, including advocating for and / or facilitating: • development of a business incubator, • expansion of the JCU campus and the range of courses on offer , and • development of opportunities under a “tropical expe rtise” brand.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Justification: Recognises the State Government shift in focus from “technology” incubator to “business” incubator following preliminary research of options; clarification of the intent behind “JCU expansion”; and recent efforts to develop export opportunities for local entities based on selling specialist tropical knowledge and expertise. 7.2.2 Ensure youth related community development programs complement State Government

efforts to increase Year 12 completion rates. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Education and The Arts

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Replace Strategy 7.2.2 above: 7.2.2 Through Advance Cairns, assist in local progr ams to source both skilled and

unskilled labour to meet local demand. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Justification: The amendment recognises a shift to a broader focus on securing skilled and unskilled labour. The region is experiencing skill shortages, particularly in relation to engineers, child care workers, secondary school teachers, electricians and chefs. A variety of programs ranging from attracting skilled migrants to achieving higher Year 12 completion rates will address this situation. 7.2.3 Through Advance Cairns, assist in maximising the region’s share of the State

Government’s Bioindustries Strategy funding, the Smart State Research facility funding, and other technology diffusion funding programs.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.2.4 Through Advance Cairns, increase the focus of economic development activities on the

Information and Communication Technology, Aviation and Bio-technology industries. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Replace Strategy 7.2.4 above: 7.2.4 Through Advance Cairns, increase the focus of economic development activities on the

Information and Communication Technology, Aviation, Bio-technology and inland mineral exploration sectors; play an active role in promoting Cairns capabilitie s in the event of the PNG to Australia gas pipeline project progre ssing .

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Justification: Recognises the identification significant opportunities being progressed within the region. 7.2.5 Through Advance Cairns, advocate for the strengthening of the regional training industry;

seek consideration of the establishment of a separate CREDC industry cluster. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.3 Economic development decision making that has greater regard to the sustainable use of

natural resources. To achieve this, Council will: 7.3.1 Assess the viability of a partnership arrangement with the proposed Tropical Forest

Futures Cooperative Research Centre. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Rainforest Collaborative Research Centre - FNQ Regional Organisation of Councils (ROC)

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Replace Strategy 7.3.1 above: 7.3.1 Assess the viability of a partnership arrangement with the planned Marine and Tropical

Sciences Research facility . Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - James Cook University Justification: This change recognises the recent commitment of the Federal Government to a new $40m facility to be shared between the Cairns and Townsville campuses of JCU, and the failed bid for the proposed Tropical Forest Futures CRC. 7.3.2 Assess the worth of attaining Green Globe 21 certification for Cairns, or implementation of

a similar program, as a means of focusing the tourism industry on sustainability priorities. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) Replace Strategy 7.3.2 above: 7.3.2 Encourage the tourism industry to focus on activiti es designed to improve the

sustainability of the industry, including but not l imited to assessing the worth of attaining Green Globe 21 certification for Cairns.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) Justification: There are a range of activities that the tourism sector can focus on; the revised strategy reflects the broader range of activities that are being / can be pursued. 7.3.3 Through Advance Cairns, ensure appropriate coverage of economic development

interests in the FNQ Natural Resource Management Plan. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.4 Consolidation and strengthening of the tourism and sugar industries in the region. To achieve this, Council will: 7.4.1 Through Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), seek the development of broader

opportunities for the Tourism industry such as Sports, Cultural and Food Tourism. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.4.2 Through Advance Cairns, participate in government and sugar cane industry restructuring/

alternative futures project. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer

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Insert new Strategy 7.4.3: 7.4.3 Through Advance Cairns, adopt a leadership ro le in preparing a City Management

Plan for responding locally to global threats to in ternational tourism. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer Justification: Federal and State Governments are currently leading the way in managing the risk posed by a possible Bird Flu pandemic. Given the significance of the international tourism sector to the Cairns economy, there is value in a pro-active local approach to management of this risk feeding off the existing efforts of other Governments. 7.5 An expanded and enhanced public infrastructure and service base that offers greater

support for the growing economy.

To achieve this, Council will:

7.5.1 Progress and/or support the redevelopment of major tourist related infrastructure: • Botanic Gardens / Tanks / Centenary Lakes precinct, • Palm Cove Caravan Park and off-street parking precinct (in conjunction with private

developers), • City “Gateways”, • Cityport development, and • Gordonvale motor home / van park.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy - Cairns Port Authority

Replace Strategy 7.5.1 above: 7.5.1 Progress and/or support the redevelopment of major tourist related infrastructure:

• Esplanade North Redevelopment • Botanic Gardens / Tanks / Centenary Lakes precinct, • Palm Cove Caravan Park and off-street parking precinct, • City “Gateways”, • Cityport and Airport redevelopments, and • Gordonvale motor home / van park.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy - Cairns Port Authority Justification: Proposed change recognises significant government commitments that have been entered into since adoption of the Corporate Plan. 7.5.2 Through Advance Cairns, advocate for a higher level of State and Local Government

service in Cairns based on the growth of the region; focus on increased representation from: • State Development, • AusIndustry, and • Austrade.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer

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7.5.3 Through Advance Cairns, advocate for regional Queensland, and Cairns in particular, to be the base for de-centralised State–wide State Government programs.

Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.5.4 Through Advance Cairns, advocate for the flood-proofing of the Bruce Highway. Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer 7.5.5 Continue the beautification of entry points to Cairns under the “Gateways Program”; to

include entrances to Babinda, Gordonvale, Edmonton and Smithfield. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Works and Services Council will work with the following in carrying out this strategy: - Babinda Taskforce - Gordonvale Chamber of Commerce - Edmonton Traders Association 7.6 A number of defined employment centres in the City of Cairns with a clear focus on areas

of competitive advantage. To achieve this, Council will: 7.6.1 Progress the development and implementation of Integrated Local Area Plans for

Smithfield and Edmonton which include key employment nodes, ensuring these areas are not compromised by future development and there is availability of required land.

Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Insert new Strategy 7.6.2 below: 7.6.2 Develop and implement detailed economic devel opment strategies for each of

Edmonton, Gordonvale and the southern growth corrid or. Responsible Officer: General Manager, City Development Justification: Recent studies indicate the need for detailed economic development strategies to pro-actively support adequate, local job creation for these areas as they develop. These areas are targeted growth areas as the City grows and it is important that they evolve as genuine employment centres and not primarily dormitory suburbs. How will we know if we have achieved our goal? Perf ormance will be measured annually as follows:

Outcome Measure Performance Target Source of data R eporting Frequency

Unemployment Rate for Cairns LGA

Maintain or improve Dec 2003 relative position: - Cairns LGA: 5.5% - Brisbane: 6.2% - Bal of Qld: 7.0% - Qld: 6.6% - Aust: 5.9%

Department of Employment & Workplace Relations – Small Area Labour Markets Report

Annual (Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer)

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Diversity of Gross Regional Product (for the Far North Statistical Division)

Increasing diversity relative to 2002-03 estimates (as evidenced by % shifts to Manufacturing, Property and Business, Education, Govt Admin & Defence and Communications)

Gross Regional Product at Factor Cost, as estimated by AECGroup, & published in qtly reports on the Cairns Region Economy.


Industry: - Construction - Accom, Cafes & Restaurants - Mining - Retail Trade - Agriculture - Transport and Storage - Dwelling Investment - Manufacturing * - Health & Community Service - Property & Business * - Education * - Wholesale Trade - Electricity, Gas & Water - General Govt - Govt Admin & Defence - Communications * - Personal & other services - Finance & Insurance - Cultural & Recreation (AECGroup, Cairns Regional Economy, Fourth Quarter 2003 updated in 2005)

FNSD 10.6% 6.1% 7.3% 7.3% 8.9% 7.8% 7.2% 4.6% 5.1% 6.3% 4.4% 4.3% 3.8% 3.6% 6.5% 0.9% 2.1% 2.6% 0.6%

Area of Cane Harvested for Mulgrave and Babinda Mills

Monitor and respond to trends

Mulgrave Central Mill Co Ltd; Bundaberg Sugar Ltd – NQ Regional Office


(Data amended 2005 following receipt of updates from the Mills)

Mill: Mulgrave Babinda Total

2001 13,715ha 9,765ha 23,480ha

2002 13,458ha 9,970ha 23,428ha

2003 13,617ha 10,085ha 23,702ha

Cairns Airport Passenger Numbers

Continuing upwards trend (see table below)

Cairns Port Authority /Herron Todd White “Cairns Watch Report”.


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New Measure: Average Taxable Income Increasing level for

Cairns relative to the Qld average 2001/02 Cairns: $33,411 Qld: $35,955

Australian Bureau of Statistics


Index of Relative Socio-Economic Advantage/ Disadvantage for Cairns Local Government Area

Better performance at the 2006 Census relative to the Australian Average. - 2001 Census: 993.9 (Aust av 994) - 1996 Census: Cairns Pt A 1012 Cairns Pt B 904 (Aust av 1000) (a higher index value indicates that an area has attributes such as a relatively high proportion of people with high incomes or a skilled workforce.)

ABS Census of Population and Housing (every 5 years)

2006 Census Results (Responsible Officer: Chief Executive Officer)

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CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS –––– COMMUNITY ENGAGEMEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GOALT GOALT GOALT GOAL ........................................................................................................................118118118118


BLAKE / COCHRANE That Council approve for public comment the attache d amended version of the Community Engagement section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns.

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CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS CAIRNS –––– COUNCIL’S EFFECTIVE COUNCIL’S EFFECTIVE COUNCIL’S EFFECTIVE COUNCIL’S EFFECTIVENESS GOALNESS GOALNESS GOALNESS GOAL ....................................................................................................................129129129129

Ian Lowth:IL : 1/Ian Lowth:IL : 1/Ian Lowth:IL : 1/Ian Lowth:IL : 1/20/420/420/420/4----01: #109425201: #109425201: #109425201: #1094252

BLAKE / FORD That Council approve for public comment the attache d amended version of Council’s Effectiveness section of the Corporate Pl an 2004 – 2009, Future Cairns.

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CCCCAIRNS AIRNS AIRNS AIRNS –––– GOVERNANCE GOAL GOVERNANCE GOAL GOVERNANCE GOAL GOVERNANCE GOAL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................137137137137


COCHRANE / BLAKE That Council approve for public comment the attache d amended version of the Governance section of the Corporate Plan 2004 – 200 9, Future Cairns.

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13.13.13.13. PROPOSED CHANPROPOSED CHANPROPOSED CHANPROPOSED CHANGE TO OFFGE TO OFFGE TO OFFGE TO OFF----STREET REGULATED PARSTREET REGULATED PARSTREET REGULATED PARSTREET REGULATED PARKING AREA KING AREA KING AREA KING AREA

IN ACCORDANCE WITH RIN ACCORDANCE WITH RIN ACCORDANCE WITH RIN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATED PARKING LOCEGULATED PARKING LOCEGULATED PARKING LOCEGULATED PARKING LOCAL LAW AL LAW AL LAW AL LAW

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Graham Busby : 1/11/3Graham Busby : 1/11/3Graham Busby : 1/11/3Graham Busby : 1/11/3----03: #107785203: #107785203: #107785203: #1077852

GILL / FORD Council resolves under section 8(1) of Regulated Pa rking Local Law 2003, that Lot 5 on RP 900589 and Lot 27 on RP 900589 (Grafton Street Off-Street Carpark) be removed from being designated as an off-street r egulated parking area under Council’s control as at close of business on the da te of settlement.

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14.14.14.14. COUNCIL INSURANCE RECOUNCIL INSURANCE RECOUNCIL INSURANCE RECOUNCIL INSURANCE RENEWALNEWALNEWALNEWAL....................................................................................................................................................................................................148148148148

Graham Busby : Graham Busby : Graham Busby : Graham Busby : 11/47/111/47/111/47/111/47/1----10: #109098210: #109098210: #109098210: #1090982

BLAKE / COCHRANE That Council accept the insurance renewal premium p lus Broker Fee from Aon Risk Services Australia Ltd for a total cost of $41 0,832.57 for the twelve (12) months commencing from 31 October 2005.

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15.15.15.15. PROPOSPROPOSPROPOSPROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLED PERMANENT ROAD CLED PERMANENT ROAD CLED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE OVER PART (ABOOSURE OVER PART (ABOOSURE OVER PART (ABOOSURE OVER PART (ABOUT UT UT UT

35M²) OF MAREE STREE35M²) OF MAREE STREE35M²) OF MAREE STREE35M²) OF MAREE STREET, FRESHWATER, ABUTTT, FRESHWATER, ABUTTT, FRESHWATER, ABUTTT, FRESHWATER, ABUTTING PART OF THE ING PART OF THE ING PART OF THE ING PART OF THE

EASTERN BOUNDARY OF EASTERN BOUNDARY OF EASTERN BOUNDARY OF EASTERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 2 ON RP709719, 2LOT 2 ON RP709719, 2LOT 2 ON RP709719, 2LOT 2 ON RP709719, 22 MAREE STREET, 2 MAREE STREET, 2 MAREE STREET, 2 MAREE STREET,

FRESHWATER, SHOWN ASFRESHWATER, SHOWN ASFRESHWATER, SHOWN ASFRESHWATER, SHOWN AS LOT A ON DRAWING CN LOT A ON DRAWING CN LOT A ON DRAWING CN LOT A ON DRAWING CNS 05/107 S 05/107 S 05/107 S 05/107 ––––

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Allan Simpson : 15/7/1Allan Simpson : 15/7/1Allan Simpson : 15/7/1Allan Simpson : 15/7/1----05: #107382205: #107382205: #107382205: #1073822

BLAKE / FORD That Council advise the Department of Natural Resou rces and Mines that it has no objection to the proposed permanent road closure over part (about 35m²) of Maree Street, Freshwater abutting the eastern bound ary of Lot 2 on RP709719, shown as Lot A on drawing CNS 05/107, subject to:

• The alignment of that part of Maree Street, Freshwa ter abutting the boundary of Lot 1 on RP709719 (24-26 Maree Street) is in accordance with the attached plan (see attachment 2); and

•••• The subject areas of permanent closure abutting bo th Lots 1 and 2 on

RP709719 being amalgamated with, and included in a Residential 1 Planning Area under CairnsPlan 2005, prior to any t ransfer of land occurring, and at no cost to Council.

carried 16.16.16.16. NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION –––– MATERIAL MATERIAL MATERIAL MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (CODE CHANGE OF USE (CODE CHANGE OF USE (CODE CHANGE OF USE (CODE

ASSESSMENT) ASSESSMENT) ASSESSMENT) ASSESSMENT) –––– BUSINESS FACILITY ( BUSINESS FACILITY ( BUSINESS FACILITY ( BUSINESS FACILITY (COMMERCIAL USE) IN ACOMMERCIAL USE) IN ACOMMERCIAL USE) IN ACOMMERCIAL USE) IN A

TALL BUILDING TALL BUILDING TALL BUILDING TALL BUILDING –––– 93 93 93 93----95 SPENCE STREET, CA95 SPENCE STREET, CA95 SPENCE STREET, CA95 SPENCE STREET, CAIRNS CITY IRNS CITY IRNS CITY IRNS CITY ––––

DIVISION 5DIVISION 5DIVISION 5DIVISION 5................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................165165165165

Gary Warner: 8/7/262Gary Warner: 8/7/262Gary Warner: 8/7/262Gary Warner: 8/7/262----01 : #109326901 : #109326901 : #109326901 : #1093269

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17.17.17.17. NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION ---- RECONFIGURIN RECONFIGURIN RECONFIGURIN RECONFIGURING A LOT (1 LOT INTO G A LOT (1 LOT INTO G A LOT (1 LOT INTO G A LOT (1 LOT INTO

2 LOTS) 2 LOTS) 2 LOTS) 2 LOTS) –––– 23 23 23 23----25 SIMS ESPLANADE, Y25 SIMS ESPLANADE, Y25 SIMS ESPLANADE, Y25 SIMS ESPLANADE, YORKEYS KNOB ORKEYS KNOB ORKEYS KNOB ORKEYS KNOB ––––

DIVISION 10DIVISION 10DIVISION 10DIVISION 10........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................173173173173

Peter Boyd: 8/13/979Peter Boyd: 8/13/979Peter Boyd: 8/13/979Peter Boyd: 8/13/979----01 : #108554001 : #108554001 : #108554001 : #1085540

COCHRANE / BLAKE That Council resolve to issue a Negotiated Decision with respect to Development Application 8/13/979 over land described as Lot 33 on RP804488, Parish of Smithfield, located at 23-25 Sims Esplanade, Yorkey s Knob for Reconfiguring a Lot (1 lot into 2 lots), subject to the following c onditions: 1. That Condition 5 be amended to read as follows: The applicant/owner must contribute in accordance with Council’s Trunk

Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards the provision of Community Purpose Infrastructure.

The contributions must be paid at the rates applic able at the time of

payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total contributions are $75,414.53 $2020.03 (150.5 3EPs) for Community Purpose Infrastructure.

Payment is required prior to the approval and datin g of the Plan of Survey.

2. That Condition 6 remain unchanged. 3. That Condition 10 be amended to read as follows:

All existing vegetation on the subject land must be retained, unless Council grants an Operational Works approval . Any clearing requires an Operational Works Approval.

4. That Condition 11 be amended to read as follows: The applicant/owner must register an easement for drainage purposes to the

satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer. The e asement must include the swale and all land below the Q10 0 level of 3.8m as identified in the Cardno CCS Stormwater Assessment dated 19 August 2003 and an access path having a minimum width of 3 metres on either side o f the swale . The easement must be registered in conjunction with the registration of the Plan of Survey. The easement may include provisions to allow reciprocal access for maintenance purposes.

5. That Condition 12 remain unchanged. 6. All other conditions of Development Permit 8/13/ 979 remain unchanged. carried

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18.18.18.18. MATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF USE SE SE SE (IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (IMPACT ASSESSMENT) –––– UNDEFINED UNDEFINED UNDEFINED UNDEFINED

USE USE USE USE –––– TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES –––– WATTLE STREET, WATTLE STREET, WATTLE STREET, WATTLE STREET,

YORKEYS KNOB YORKEYS KNOB YORKEYS KNOB YORKEYS KNOB –––– DIVISION 10 DIVISION 10 DIVISION 10 DIVISION 10 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................180180180180

Jenny Elphinstone: 8/8/669Jenny Elphinstone: 8/8/669Jenny Elphinstone: 8/8/669Jenny Elphinstone: 8/8/669----01 : #92503601 : #92503601 : #92503601 : #925036

COCHRANE / BONNEAU A. That Council approve under Part D Section 1.6.1 of the Planning Scheme for

the Balance of the City of Cairns the proposed stru cture height of 42.960 metres for a Telecommunications Facility on land de scribed as Lot 167 on SP122860 and Lot 233 on SP122860, located at the Ha lf Moon Bay Golf Course at Wattle Street, Yorkeys Knob.

B. That Council approve the development application for a Material Change of

Use (Development Permit) for a Telecommunications F acility on land described as Lot 167 on SP122860 and Lot 233 on SP1 22860, located at the Half Moon Bay Golf Course at Wattle Street, Yorkeys Knob, subject to the following conditions:

Assessment Manager Conditions

1. The applicant/owner must at all times during th e development of the

subject land carry out the development and construc tion of any building thereon and conduct the approved use(s) ge nerally in accordance with:

a. The approved plans, noted below, prepared by C onnell Wagner,

and attached as Appendix 1;

Title Plan Number Date Site Elevation BO904-Fig 3

Revision A 1/03/2005

Site Layout BO904-Fig 2 Revision B

14/6/2005

b. The plans, specification, facts and circumstan ces as set out in the

application submitted to Council; c. To ensure that the development complies in all respects with the

following conditions of approval and the requiremen ts of the Council’s Planning Scheme and the FNQROC Developmen t Manual; and

d. Subject to any alterations found necessary by the Council at the

time of examination of the Engineering Plans or dur ing the construction of the development because of particul ar engineering requirements.

Except where modified by these conditions of appr oval.

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Timing of Effect 2. The conditions of the Development Permit must b e effected prior to the

commencement of the use, except where specified oth erwise in these conditions of approval.

Tower Colour

3. The lower areas of the tower and associated she d are to be painted (or

constructed with coloured materials) dark green and the upper parts of the tower painted white or sky blue to blend with t he sky. All surfaces are to be of non-reflective colour for the entire v isible part of the tower and the fittings coloured appropriately to ensure t hat the development effectively blends with the background.

Details of the selected colour must be submitted at the time of a development application for a Development Permit fo r Building Work and endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer prior t o issue of a Development Permit for Building Work.

Landscaping Plan 4. The applicant/owner must landscape the area aro und the proposed

tower and shed facility for a distance of five (5) metres in accordance with the FNQROC Development Manual and in accordance with a landscape plan submitted to and endorsed by the Chi ef Executive Officer prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Works. In particular, the plan must show:

a. Retention of the Melaleucas subject to an arbo rist’s report on the

suitability of retention. b. Remove dead and dangerous trees in the immedia te locality; c. For the trees to be retained, details of the n atural and finished

ground levels if filling is to occur in the vicinit y of any tree; and d. Inclusion of all requirements as detailed in o ther relevant

conditions included in this Development Permit. A copy of this Development Approval must be given to the applicant ’s Landscape Architect/Designer.

Two (2) A1 copies and one (1) A3 copy of the lands cape plan must be

submitted to and endorsed by the Chief Executive Of ficer prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Works. Areas to be landscaped must be established prior to the commenc ement of the use and must be maintained at all times, both to the sa tisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.

Vegetation Clearing

5. Existing vegetation on the subject land must be retained in all areas except those affected by the construction of buildi ngs and structures.

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Any further clearing requires a Local Law Approval.

Vegetation to be retained is to be identified and adequately fenced off for protection purposes prior to construction work commencing on the site.

Wildlife

6. Prior to removal of any tree, an inspection must be carried out for any

signs of protected wildlife including nests and ani mal habitat.

Should any recent wildlife activity be identified, removal of the tree must not occur until the animal has vacated the are a of immediate danger. If the animal does not move from the area of danger, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services must be cont acted for advice. Important habitat trees should be retained wherever possible.

Acid Sulfate Soils – Footing Excavations / Excavati on for Monopole

7. The excavations for building footings and monopo le excavation

proposed may result in disturbance of potential aci d sulfate soils (PASS). Prior to excavation, in association with a geotechnical assessment, an acid sulfate soil investigation must be undertaken. The investigation must be performed in accordance with the latest ‘Guidelines for Sampling and Analysis of Lowland Aci d Sulfate Soils in Queensland’ produced by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, and State Planning Policy 2/02 – Planning an d Managing Development Involving Acid Sulfate Soils. Where it is found that PASS exist, treatment of soil must be undertaken on-site to neutralise acid, prior to disposal as fill, in accordance with the D NRM ‘Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual’ .

Miscellaneous

8. Co-location of other carriers on this facility s hall be encouraged

wherever possible. ADVICE 1. This approval, granted under the provisions of the Integrated Planning

Act 1997, shall lapse four (4) years from the day the approva l takes effect in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.5.21 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

2. All building site managers must take all action necessary to ensure

building materials and/or machinery on construction sites are secured immediately following the first potential cyclone w arning is received and that the relevant emergency telephone contacts are provided to Council Officers, prior to the commencement of work s.

3. This approval does not negate the requirement f or compliance with all

other relevant Local Laws and other statutory requi rements.

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4. For information relating to the Integrated Planning Act 1997 log on to www.ipa.qld.gov.au . To access Council’s Development Manual, Local Laws and other applicable Policies log on to www.cairns.qld.gov.au .

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19.19.19.19. MATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (IMPACT ASSESSMENSE (IMPACT ASSESSMENSE (IMPACT ASSESSMENSE (IMPACT ASSESSMENT) T) T) T) –––– DUAL DUAL DUAL DUAL

OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY –––– 346 PEASE STREET, E 346 PEASE STREET, E 346 PEASE STREET, E 346 PEASE STREET, EDGE HILL DGE HILL DGE HILL DGE HILL –––– DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8....................212212212212

Jon Julian: 8/8/725Jon Julian: 8/8/725Jon Julian: 8/8/725Jon Julian: 8/8/725----01 : #1006371v201 : #1006371v201 : #1006371v201 : #1006371v2

FORD / JAMES A. That Council approve the development application for a Material Change of

Use (Impact) for Dual Occupancy over land described as Lot 1 on RP722831, Parish of Cairns located at 346 Pease Street, Edge Hill, subject to the following conditions:

Assessment Manager Conditions

1. The applicant/owner must at all times during th e development of the

subject land carry out the development and construc tion of any building thereon and conduct the approved use(s) ge nerally in accordance with:

a. The approved plans, supplied by Peter Robinson Planner on 19

July 2005 and attached as Appendix 1;

Title Plan Number Date Proposed Residence Lot 346 Pease Street, Edge Hill

Drawing No. 2 Issue A

Not given (received on 19 July 2005)

b. The plans, specification, facts and circumstan ces as set out in the


following conditions of approval and the requiremen ts of the Council’s Planning Scheme and the FNQROC Developmen t Manual; and

d. Subject to any alterations found necessary by the Council at the

time of examination of the Engineering Plans or dur ing the construction of the development because of particul ar engineering requirements.

Except where modified by these conditions of appr oval. Timing of Effect 2. The conditions of the Development Permit must b e effected prior to the


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Amendment to Design 3. The proposed building/development must be redes igned to

accommodate the following changes: a. Single storey dwelling; b. Rooflines to include pitches, gables, skillion s or other features to

reduce the visual impact of the building bulk and f orm; c. Locate proposed dwelling at least 1.5 metres f rom sewer line; d. Movement of proposed access point so that it i s not positioned

over existing curb or grated inlets; and e. Existing overland flows from 350 Pease Street shall be

accommodated across 346 Pease Street and discharged to the current position at the drainage easement on 344 Pe ase St to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.

Details of the above amendments must be indicated on plans submitted

at the time of a development application for a Deve lopment Permit for Building Work and endorsed by the Chief Executive O fficer prior to issue of a Development Permit for Building Work.

Development over Council Drainage Easement

4. The Applicant shall engage the services of an E ngineer to report on the

infrastructure in the easement. The Engineer shall be on Council's Panel of Providers and be approved by the Chief Exe cutive Officer as having the necessary qualifications and experience to undertake such condition assessments. The assessment shall includ e:

a. an assessment of the condition of the existing infrastructure, and

the remaining service life of the infrastructure. The Engineer shall undertake the necessary investigations to inform th e condition assessment, and these investigations may include ca mera investigations, excavations, and destructive testin g with the necessary repair or replacement of the tested item of infrastructure;

b. an evaluation of the proposed development acti vities and their

likely effect on the infrastructure within the ease ment, and the necessity for upgrading/protection of the infrastru cture to prevent damage from the development.

5. Prior to developing over the easement, the Coun cil infrastructure shall

be upgraded/ replaced as necessary at the cost of t he Applicant to ensure that the infrastructure is capable of carryi ng the loads exerted upon it, all in accordance with the Development Man ual and the recommendations of the Engineer's Report prepared u nder Condition 4.

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6. Should upgrading/replacement of the infrastruct ure be required, an Operational Works Permit is required. The proposed development must not interfere with the intended function of the eas ement.

7. The Applicant shall indemnify Council against a ny costs that may be

incurred during necessary maintenance of the infras tructure, for: a. clearing/demolishing the development over the easement to

enable maintenance teams to access the Council infr astructure; b. reinstatement of the development over the ease ment after

completion of the maintenance to the Council infras tructure; c. any incidental cost that may be incurred that would otherwise not

have been incurred had the easement been undevelope d. 8. All maintenance of the Owner's development over the easement is the

responsibility of the Owner. 9. Any damage that occurs to Council infrastructur e caused by activities

of the Owner, shall be repaired by the Council at t he Owner's expense (eg: trees planted over easement, overloads on driv eway).

10. Should the development interfere with the Coun cil's operation of the

infrastructure, the Owner shall perform whatever mo difications are required to the development at their own cost.

11. Claims from neighbouring properties over probl ems that have

originated from the easement due to the development (eg: interference with overland flow paths), shall be entirely the re sponsibility of the Owner, and Council shall be indemnified by the Owne r from claims in this regard.

12. Conditions 7 to 11 must be reflected in the ea sement documents

prepared at the cost of the applicant so that the c onditions are revealed to Purchasers of the property in the future as part of the Transfer process.

Water Supply and Wastewater Contributions 13. The applicant/owner must contribute in accorda nce with Council’s

Trunk Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards the provisions of water supply and sewerage headworks.


payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total headworks contributions are $1,793.57 (0.5 ERAs) fo r water, and $1,376.43 (0.6 EDCs) for wastewater.

Payment is required prior to the Commencement of Use.

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Road Network Contributions 14. The applicant/owner must contribute in accorda nce with Council’s

Trunk Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards Traffic Management and Road Upgrading Programs.


payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total headworks contributions are $904.76 (1 ERA).

Payment is required prior to the Commencement of Use or the approval

and dating of the Building Format Plan, whichever o ccurs first. Community Purpose Infrastructure Contributions 15. The applicant/owner must contribute in accorda nce with Council’s

Trunk Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards the provision of Community Purpose Infrastructure.

The contributions must be paid at the rates appli cable at the time of

payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total contributions are $2,388.00 (3 EPs) for Community P urpose Infrastructure.


and dating of the Building Format Plan, whichever o ccurs first.

Stormwater Quality 16. The applicant/owner must contribute in accorda nce with Council’s

Trunk Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards the improvement of Stormwater Quality.

The contributions must be paid at the rates appli cable at the time of

payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total contributions are $333.71 for Stormwater Quality.


and dating of the Building Format Plan, whichever o ccurs first. Parking 17. The amount of vehicle parking must be as speci fied in Council's

Planning Scheme which is a minimum of two (2) space s per dwelling of which one (1) space per unit must be covered.

18. The driveway serving the parking area must in clude a physical means

of speed control at the exit point.

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Amended plans must be submitted to and be endorse d by the Chief Executive Officer prior to the issue of a Developme nt Permit for Building Work.

19. The parking must be constructed in accordance with the FNQROC

Development Manual specifications prior to Commencement of Use and must be maintained at all times, both to the requir ements and satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer. In pa rticular, all parking, driveway and vehicular manoeuvering areas must be i mperviously sealed, drained and line marked where they are not contained within an easement. In locations where parking, driveway and vehicular maneuvering areas are co-located upon an easement, pavers may be used.

Protection of Landscaped Areas From Parking 20. The landscaped areas adjoining the parking are a must be protected

from vehicular encroachment by a 150mm high vertica l concrete kerb or similar obstruction and must be submitted and ap proved by the Chief Executive Officer prior to the issue of a Dev elopment Permit for Building Work.

Screen Fence

21. Unless the adjoining owners agree in writing t o a different form and

style of fence, the applicant must provide a 1.8 me tre high screen fence to the side and rear boundaries of the subject land , to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer. The required fencing must be consistent in terms of design and materials with other similar fe nces in the locality. Details of the screen fence must be submitted to an d be endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Work.

Lawful Point of Discharge 22. The applicant/owner must ensure that the flow of all external stormwater

from the property is directed to a lawful point of discharge such that it does not adversely affect surrounding properties or properties downstream from the development, all to the require ments and satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.

Stormwater Detention 23. The development must be undertaken in a way th at peak flows from all

stormwater events of average recurrence interval (A RI) from 1 to 100 years are limited to flows emanating from the prope rty to ensure a no worsening effect on upstream or downstream properti es.

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Installation Of SWM Measures 24. The soil and water management measures endorse d by the Chief

Executive Officer must be installed/implemented pri or to discharge of water from the site, such that no external stormwat er flow from the site adversely affects surrounding or downstream propert ies (in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protecti on Act 1994, and the FNQROC Development Manual).

Water Saving 25. All toilet devices in the development must be fitted with dual flush

cisterns and showers and hand basins in the develop ment must be fitted with flow control valves or similar water co ntrol devices to generally restrict flow to 9 litres of water per mi nute.

Building Over/Adjacent Sewer

26. The applicant must: a. Relocate the existing sewer or site the propos ed building such that

the sewer is a minimum of 1.5 metres away from the building and clear of the zone of influence from the footings an d foundations of any building/structure; or

b. The applicant/owner must grant in favour of C ouncil a 3 metre

wide Easement through the property for access purpo ses to the sewer main, to the satisfaction of the Chief Execut ive Officer. The easement documents shall be prepared by Council's s olicitors at the expense of the applicant/owner and must be lodg ed and registered in the Department of Natural Resources a nd Mines.

All the above sewer works must be designed and co nstructed in

accordance with the FNQROC Development Manual and the building footings must be designed so as not to place any lo ad on the sewer. The details of the building footings adjacent to th e sewer and the registering of the easement must be submitted to an d be endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Work.

ADVICE 1. This approval, granted under the provisions of the Integrated Planning

Act 1997, shall lapse four (4) years from the day the approva l takes effect in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.5.21 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

2. Current requirements and estimates of headworks contributions may

change when elements of the Cairns City Council Pri ority Infrastructure Plan (PIP) are adopted.

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3. All building site managers must take all action necessary to ensure building materials and/or machinery on construction sites are secured immediately following the first potential cyclone w arning is received and that the relevant emergency telephone contacts are provided to Council Officers, prior to the commencement of work s.

4. This approval does not negate the requirement f or compliance with all

other relevant Local Laws and other statutory requi rements. 5. For information relating to the Integrated Planning Act 1997 log on to

www.ipa.qld.gov.au . To access Council’s Development Manual, Local Laws and other applicable Policies log on to www.cairns.qld.gov.au .

B. The following notation will be placed on Council 's future rates record in

respect of the lot. ‘There is a development permit on this property which includes conditions from the Council. These condit ions must be adhered to, if the Development Permit is acted upon.’ For furt her information contact Council's City Assessment Branch’.

carried 20.20.20.20. MATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF UMATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (CODE ASSESSMENT)SE (CODE ASSESSMENT)SE (CODE ASSESSMENT)SE (CODE ASSESSMENT) –––– SHORT TERM SHORT TERM SHORT TERM SHORT TERM

ACCOMACCOMACCOMACCOMMODATION MODATION MODATION MODATION –––– 6 MCKENZIE STREET, 6 MCKENZIE STREET, 6 MCKENZIE STREET, 6 MCKENZIE STREET, CAIRNS NORTH CAIRNS NORTH CAIRNS NORTH CAIRNS NORTH ––––

DIVISION 6DIVISION 6DIVISION 6DIVISION 6................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................235235235235

Kelly Barnes: 8/7/290Kelly Barnes: 8/7/290Kelly Barnes: 8/7/290Kelly Barnes: 8/7/290----01 : #106730001 : #106730001 : #106730001 : #1067300

GILL / PLATH That Council approve the development application fo r a Material Change of Use (Code Assessment) for Short Term Accommodation (6 R ooms) over land described as Lot 5 on RP701273, Parish of Cairns lo cated at 6 McKenzie Street, Cairns North, subject to the following conditions: Assessment Manager Conditions 1. The applicant/owner must at all times during the development of the subject

land carry out the development and construction of any building thereon and conduct the approved use(s) generally in accord ance with:

a. The approved plans, noted below, prepared by Ca d Impresa Building

Design & Drafting Services, dated September 2005 an d attached as Appendix 1;

Title Plan Number Date

Floor Plans 25-273-02 Sept 2005 b. The plans, specification, facts and circumstanc es as set out in the

application submitted to Council;

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c. To ensure that the development complies in all respects with the following conditions of approval and the requiremen ts of the Council’s Planning Scheme and the FNQROC Development Manual; and

d. Subject to any alterations found necessary by t he Council at the time of

examination of the Engineering Plans or during the construction of the development because of particular engineering requi rements.

Except where modified by these conditions of appro val. Timing of Effect 2. The conditions of the Development Permit must be effected prior to the


Community Purpose Infrastructure Contributions 3. The applicant/owner must contribute in accordanc e with Council’s Trunk

Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards the provision of Community Purpose Infrastructure.


payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total contributions are $2,421.00 (9.0 EPs) for Community Purpose Infrastructure.

Payment is required prior to the Commencement of U se or the approval and

dating of the Building Format Plan, whichever occur s first. Stormwater Quality 4. The applicant/owner must contribute in accordanc e with Council’s Trunk

Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards the improvement of Stormwater Quality.


payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total contributions are $328.42 (0.0993 ECAs) for Stormwa ter Quality.

Payment is required prior to the Commencement of U se or the approval and

dating of the Building Format Plan, whichever occur s first. Bicycle Parking 5. The applicant/owner must ensure the provision of a secured, on-site bicycle

parking for in accordance with Table 10-1 of AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice Part 14 - Bicycles. The bicycle parking area must be constructed prior to the commencement of the use.

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External Works 6. The applicant/owner must at its own cost underta ke the following works

external to the subject land: a. Linemark parking spaces in front of and adjacent to the subject land.

On the Lake Street frontage line marking is require d from boundary to the traffic island clearly marking the access to th e subject site.

The external works outlined above require an Operat ional Works approval. Three (3) copies of a plan of the works at A1 size and one (1) copy at A3 size must be submitted to Council and endorsed by the Ch ief Executive Officer prior to the commencement of such works. Such work must be constructed in accordance with th e endorsed plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer prior t o Commencement of Use.

Provision of Communal Open Space Area 7. The applicant/owner must provide a Communal Land scaped Open Space

area in accordance with CairnsPlan. On the current calculations, an area of 45m2 is required to be provided.

Screen Fence 8. The applicant/owner must maintain the screen fen ce to the side and front

boundaries of the subject land, to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer. The required fencing must be consistent i n terms of design and materials with other similar fences in the locality .

Lawful Point of Discharge 9. The applicant/owner must ensure that the flow of all external stormwater

from the property is directed to a lawful point of discharge, nominally being McKenzie Street and Lake Street such that it does n ot adversely affect surrounding properties or properties downstream fro m the development, all to the requirements and satisfaction of the Chief E xecutive Officer.

Water Saving 10. All toilet devices in the development must be f itted with dual flush cisterns

and showers and hand basins in the development must be fitted with flow control valves or similar water control devices to generally restrict flow to 9 litres of water per minute.

Refuse Storage 11. Refuse storage is required to service the site in accordance with Council’s

requirements. Brochures on these requirements – ‘R equirements for Refuse Storage’ are available from Cairns Water.

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Advertising Signage 12. Details of any permanent signage proposed in as sociation with the

development must be submitted to and be endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Work. In particular, the development must provide clear and legible signage incorporating the street number.

Local Law 13. The operator of proposed rental accommodation p remises must make

application for approval to operate such premises i n accordance with Local Law No. 6. This application must be made immediate ly following the issue of a Development Permit for Material Change of Use.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design 14. The applicant/owner must ensure that all lighti ng and landscaping

requirements complies with Council’s General Policy Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

Development Permit Currency 15. This approval, granted under the provisions of the Integrated Planning Act

1997, shall lapse on 1 March 2007 in accordance with th e provisions of Section 3.5.21 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 . The approval will lapse on 1 March 2007 if the proposed use has not commenc ed and compliance with Development Permit conditions is not achieved.

ADVICE 1. Current requirements and estimates of headworks contributions may


2. This approval does not negate the requirement fo r compliance with all other

relevant Local Laws and other statutory requirement s. 3. The Short Term Accommodation is required to comp ly with Stage 1 and

Stage 2 of the Queensland Development Code Part 14. 0 – Fire Safety in Budget Accommodation Buildings.

4. For information relating to the Integrated Planning Act 1997 log on to

www.ipa.qld.gov.au . To access Council’s Development Manual, Local La ws and other applicable Policies log on to www.cairns.qld.gov.au .

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21.21.21.21. RECONFIGURING A LOT RECONFIGURING A LOT RECONFIGURING A LOT RECONFIGURING A LOT (1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS) (1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS) (1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS) (1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS) –––– 5 ELLEN CLOSE, 5 ELLEN CLOSE, 5 ELLEN CLOSE, 5 ELLEN CLOSE,

BAYVIEW HEIGHTS BAYVIEW HEIGHTS BAYVIEW HEIGHTS BAYVIEW HEIGHTS –––– DIVISION 4 DIVISION 4 DIVISION 4 DIVISION 4....................................................................................................................................................................................................245245245245

Luke Jackson: 8/13/999Luke Jackson: 8/13/999Luke Jackson: 8/13/999Luke Jackson: 8/13/999----01 : #105090901 : #105090901 : #105090901 : #1050909

FREEBODY / PEZZUTTI That Council approve the development application fo r Reconfiguring a Lot (1 lot into 2) over land described as Lot 1 on RP733472, P arish of Cairns located at 5 Ellen Close, Bayview Heights, subject to the follow ing conditions: Assessment Manager Conditions 1. The proposed Plan of Development Drawing No. PD- 01 dated 22/7/05 and

prepared by Peter Robinson Planner is approved subj ect to any alterations: a. The plans, specification, facts and circumstanc es as set out in the

application submitted to Council; b. To ensure that the development complies in all respects with the

following conditions of approval and the requiremen ts of the Council’s Planning Scheme and the FNQROC Development Manual; and

c. Subject to any alterations found necessary by t he Council at the time of


Except where modified by these conditions of appro val. Timing of Effect 2. The conditions of the Development Permit must be effected prior to the

approval and dating of the Plan of Survey, except w here specified otherwise in these conditions of approval.

Water Supply and Sewerage Contributions 3. The applicant/owner must contribute in accordanc e with Council’s Trunk

Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards the provisions of water supply and sewerage headworks.

The contributions must be paid at the rates applica ble at the time of payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total headworks contributions are $3,505.48 (0.9 ERAs) fo r water, and $2,763.13 (1.00 ERAs) for sewerage.

Payment is required prior to the approval and dati ng of the Plan of Survey.

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Road Network Contributions 4. The applicant/owner must contribute in accordanc e with Council’s Trunk

Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards Traffic Management and Road Upgrading Programs.

The contributions must be paid at the rates applica ble at the time of payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total headworks contributions are $2,373.45 (1.00 ERAs).

Payment is required prior to the approval and dati ng of the Plan of Survey. Stormwater Quality 5. The applicant/owner must contribute in accordanc e with Council’s Trunk

Infrastructure Contributions Policy provided for as per Section 5.1.4 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997 towards the improvement of Stormwater Quality.


payment. On the present method of calculation, the estimated total contributions are $619.14 for Stormwater Quality.

Payment is required prior to the approval and dati ng of the Plan of Survey. Water Supply and Sewerage Works 6. The applicant/owner must carry out water supply and sewerage works to

connect the subject land to Council’s existing wate r supply and sewerage headworks at a point determined by the Chief Execut ive Officer.

In particular, each allotment must be provided wit h a single internal sewer

connection in accordance with the FNQROC Developmen t Manual. Three (3) copies of a plan of the works must be su bmitted to and endorsed

by the Chief Executive Officer prior to the issue o f a Development Permit for Operational Works. All works must be carried out in accordance with t he approved plans, to the

requirements and satisfaction of the Chief Executiv e Officer prior to the prior to the approval and dating of the Plan of Sur vey.

Vegetation Clearing 7. Existing vegetation on the subject land must be retained in all areas except

those affected by the construction of roadworks/acc ess driveways, the installation of services as detailed on the approve d plans as stated in Condition 1. Any further clearing requires an Oper ational Works Approval.

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Vegetation to be retained is to be identified and a dequately fenced off for protection purposes prior to construction work comm encing on the site.

Wildlife 8. Prior to removal of any tree, an inspection must be carried out for any signs

of protected wildlife including nests and animal ha bitat. Should any recent wildlife activity be identified, removal of the tre e must not occur until the animal has vacated the area of immediate danger. I f the animal does not move from the area of danger, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services must be contacted for advice. Important habitat tre es should be retained wherever possible.

Geotechnical Report 9. A geotechnical assessment must be carried out by a qualified and

experienced geotechnical consultant for both propos ed lots. The preliminary geotechnical reports are to be lodged w ith the application for a Development Permit for Operational Works with a fin al geotechnical report submitted and endorsed by the Chief Executive Offic er prior to the approval and dating of the Plan of Survey.

Lawful Point of Discharge 10. The applicant/owner must ensure that the flow o f all external stormwater

from the property is directed to a lawful point of discharge such that it does not adversely affect surrounding properties or prop erties downstream from the development, all to the requirements and satisf action of the Chief Executive Officer.

Installation Of SWM Measures 11. A soil and water management plan endorsed by th e Chief Executive Officer

must be installed/implemented prior to discharge of water from the site, such that no external stormwater flow from the site adversely affects surrounding or downstream properties (in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 19 94, and the FNQROC Development Manual).

Drainage Easements 12. An easement for drainage purposes in favour of proposed Lot 102 and

burdening proposed Lot 101 with a minimum width of 3 metres is to be created along the entire length of proposed Lot 101 to the frontage at Ellen Close. The easement documents shall be prepared by a suitably qualified surveyor at the expense of the applicant/owner and must be lodged and registered in the Department of Natural Resources a nd Mines immediately following the Plans of Survey for Reconfiguration.

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Stormwater Drainage The applicant/owner must construct a concrete storm water catch drain or

acceptable alternative to the northern side of prop osed Lot 102 to ensure that stormwater is diverted to the drainage easemen t required by condition 12.

The external works outlined above require an Opera tional Works approval.

Three (3) copies of a plan of the works must be sub mitted to and endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer prior to the issue o f a Development Permit for Operational Works. Such work must be constructed in accordance with the endorsed plan prior to the approval and dating of t he Plan of Survey.

Driveway Access 14. Any proposed driveway access to the proposed lo ts is to have a maximum

driveway grade of 20%. Building Setback/Envelope Plans 15. The applicant/owner must lodge formal building setback/envelope plans for

all proposed lots with Council prior to the approva l and dating of the plan/s of survey. The plans must comply with the following requirements:

a. No building setback shall be closer than 1.5 me tres to a completed

sewer main; b. No building envelope shall extend into an exist ing or proposed

easement; and c. The building envelope/setback plans shall indic ate setback distances

from boundaries and any proposed batters, benching, cut and fill. The applicant/owner must also ensure that the endo rsed building setback

plans are made known to all prospective purchasers of these lots. The plans shall be approved to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive

Officer prior to the approval and dating of the pla n/s of survey. Existing Services 16. The applicant is to provide written confirmatio n of the location of the

existing services for the subject land. In any inst ance where the existing services are contained within another lot, then the applicant shall either: a. Relocate the services to comply with this requir ement; or b. Arrange the registration of the necessary easeme nts over the services

which are located within another lot prior to or in conjunction with the submission of the Plan of Survey creating the Lot.

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Electricity and Telecommunications 17. The applicant/owner must provide written eviden ce of negotiations with the

electricity and telecommunications authorities stat ing that services will be provided to the development. Such evidence to be p rovided prior to the approval and dating of the Plan of Survey.

ADVICE 1. This approval, granted under the provisions of t he Integrated Planning Act

1997, shall lapse four (4) years from the day the approva l takes effect in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.5.21 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

2. Current requirements and estimates of headworks contributions may


3. All building site managers must take all action necessary to ensure building

materials and/or machinery on construction sites ar e secured immediately following the first potential cyclone warning is re ceived and that the relevant emergency telephone contacts are provided to Counci l Officers, prior to the commencement of works.

4. This approval does not negate the requirement fo r compliance with all other

relevant Local Laws and other statutory requirement s. For information relating to the Integrated Planning Act 1997 log on to www.ipa.qld.gov.au . To access Council’s Development Manual, Local La ws and other applicable Policies log on to www.cairns.qld.gov.au .

The application for operational works will be requi red to demonstrate compliance with the performance criteria of the Excavation and Filling Code. carried 22.22.22.22. LOT 529 ON NR5709 LOT 529 ON NR5709 LOT 529 ON NR5709 LOT 529 ON NR5709 ---- NQEA LAND NQEA LAND NQEA LAND NQEA LAND ---- COOK STREET COOK STREET COOK STREET COOK STREET............................................................................258258258258

Adam Pratley : 8/26/5Adam Pratley : 8/26/5Adam Pratley : 8/26/5Adam Pratley : 8/26/5----06: #109215106: #109215106: #109215106: #1092151

PLATH / FREEBODY A. That Council, in accordance with the Schedule 1 process under the

Integrated Planning Act 1997 adopt the proposed amendment to the Planning Area of Lot 529 on NR5709 and include the land in the Industry Planning Area.

B. That Council place a notice in the Cairns Post a nd the gazette advising of

Council’s decision to adopt the amendment.

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C. That a copy of the notice and 5 copies of the am ended planning scheme be provided to the Chief Executive of the Department o f Local Government Planning, Sport and Recreation.

carried 23.23.23.23. REGISTRATION OF CATSREGISTRATION OF CATSREGISTRATION OF CATSREGISTRATION OF CATS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................262262262262

Julie Wright: 18/46/5Julie Wright: 18/46/5Julie Wright: 18/46/5Julie Wright: 18/46/5----06: #107279206: #107279206: #107279206: #1072792

COCHRANE / LINDSAY A. To ensure that impounded Cats can be identified and returned to their

owners, Council resolves to:

1. Introduce a database for Cats, on a free and vol untary basis, provided the Cat is desexed and microchipped.

2. Propose to amend the Keeping Control and Impounding of Animals

Subordinate Local Law 2003, to require Cat owners to have their Cats desexed unless they are the holder of a Breeders Licence is sued in accordance with Council’s Local Law “Keeping and Impounding of Animals 2003”,

3. Implement a public awareness programme to inform the Community of

their responsibilities in the keeping of Cats in re lation to Council’s Local Law “Keeping and Impounding of Animals 2003”.

B. Increase the trapping of Feral Cat Program to de al with the issue of stray

and nuisance Cats. carried

24.24.24.24. KEEP AUSTRKEEP AUSTRKEEP AUSTRKEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL ALIA BEAUTIFUL ALIA BEAUTIFUL ALIA BEAUTIFUL –––– “CLEAN SITE” “CLEAN SITE” “CLEAN SITE” “CLEAN SITE”

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMION PROGRAMION PROGRAMION PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................274274274274

Toni Johnston : 18/46/2Toni Johnston : 18/46/2Toni Johnston : 18/46/2Toni Johnston : 18/46/2----08 : #108800608 : #108800608 : #108800608 : #1088006

FORD / BLAKE Council advise Keep Australia Beautiful that while it supports the concept of the “Clean Site” program, at this time Cairns City Coun cil does not see any additional benefits to Cairns, and is not prepared to particip ate. carried

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25.25.25.25. ROADSIDE VENDING APPROADSIDE VENDING APPROADSIDE VENDING APPROADSIDE VENDING APPLICATION LICATION LICATION LICATION –––– ADJACENT WOODWARD ADJACENT WOODWARD ADJACENT WOODWARD ADJACENT WOODWARD

STREET PARK, PEASE SSTREET PARK, PEASE SSTREET PARK, PEASE SSTREET PARK, PEASE STREET, MANOORA TREET, MANOORA TREET, MANOORA TREET, MANOORA –––– DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8 ............................................281281281281

Julie Wright: 18/25/1Julie Wright: 18/25/1Julie Wright: 18/25/1Julie Wright: 18/25/1----04 : #109299704 : #109299704 : #109299704 : #1092997

COCHRANE / BONNEAU That Council approve the application to conduct Tem porary Roadside Vending adjacent Woodward Street Park subject to the follow ing conditions: 1. This approval is for the sale of mangoes only fr om the subject location. 2. The vehicle used in the operation of Roadside Ve nding activities shall be

parked and shall remain at all times in the positio n as indicated on the approved site plan.

3. This permit allows for Roadside Vending activiti es to be conducted between

the hours of 6:00am – 6:00pm daily for a temporary period from 25 November 2005 to 30 April 2006.

4. The enclosed Roadside Vending Certificate is to be displayed at all times

whilst the subject activity is being conducted. 5. A copy of the approval conditions and approved s ite plan shall be kept on

site at all times and shall be produced to an Autho rised Council Officer upon request.

6. Advertising material is to be limited to one A-F rame sign (900mm high x

600mm wide) only. Illuminated signage and amplifie d advertising devices are not permitted at the Roadside Vending site.

Please Note : All ‘specials & prices’ advertisement s are not to be visible

from the roadway. 7. Details of any amendments to the approved plan i ncluding a change of

vehicle shall be submitted for the approval of Coun cil. 8. All permitted Roadside Vending activities must b e consistent with the

Regulation and Standards of the Workplace Health & Safety Act. 9. The Roadside Vending activity must not have any adverse effect on the

existing vegetation and landscaping of the area or the environment. 10. The Roadside Vending activity must not cause a nuisance to any person or a

danger to any person or property. 11. The holder of this approval must provide and ma intain sufficient receptacles

for refuse and thoroughly clean and remove all mate rial associated with the Roadside Vending activity at the conclusion of busi ness each day.

12. No structures are to be erected at the vending site.

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13. Appropriate arrangements for toilet arrangement s, as agreed, are to be in place at all times.

14. A Public Liability Insurance Policy for the sub ject premises to the value of

ten million dollars ($10,000,000-00) shall be kept in force for the whole period that the permit covers, and shall include the Cairn s City Council, the Minister Administering the Land Act 1994 and the State of Qu eensland as interested parties.

15. Council reserves the right to amend any conditi ons of this permit, subject to

notification to the permit holder, at any such time it is deemed necessary. 16. This permit is at Council’s discretion and may be revoked at any time either

partially or fully. 17. A deposit of $500.00 or a Bank Guarantee for th e same amount, is to be

provided to Council prior to the commencement of an y Roadside Vending activity being security for performance relating to any requirements under Local Law No.22.

18. This approval expires on the last day of April 2009. 19. All vehicles involved in the permit be removed from the site at the end of

each day. carried 26.26.26.26. NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION NEGOTIATED DECISION ---- MAT MAT MAT MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE ERIAL CHANGE OF USE ERIAL CHANGE OF USE ERIAL CHANGE OF USE (CODE (CODE (CODE (CODE

ASSESSMENT) ASSESSMENT) ASSESSMENT) ASSESSMENT) –––– MULTIPLE DWELLINGS MULTIPLE DWELLINGS MULTIPLE DWELLINGS MULTIPLE DWELLINGS (MAX 3 STOREYS) (MAX 3 STOREYS) (MAX 3 STOREYS) (MAX 3 STOREYS) ----

CAPTAIN COOK HIGHWAYCAPTAIN COOK HIGHWAYCAPTAIN COOK HIGHWAYCAPTAIN COOK HIGHWAY, KEWARRA BEACH , KEWARRA BEACH , KEWARRA BEACH , KEWARRA BEACH ––––

DIVISION 12DIVISION 12DIVISION 12DIVISION 12........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................286286286286

Peter Boyd: 8/7/159Peter Boyd: 8/7/159Peter Boyd: 8/7/159Peter Boyd: 8/7/159----01 : #108990401 : #108990401 : #108990401 : #1089904

SHEPPARD / BLAKE That Council issue a Negotiated Decision in relatio n to Development Permit 8/7/159 for a Material Change of Use (Code Assessme nt) over land described as Lot 5 on CP891005, Parish of Smithfield for the con struction of Multiple Dwellings (Three Storeys) (12 x One bedroom, 48 x 2 bedroom a nd 24 x 3 bedroom units) located Moore Road, Kewarra Beach, subject to the f ollowing conditions: 1. That Condition 1 be amended to read as follows: The applicant/owner must at all times during the d evelopment of the subject

land carry out the development and construction of any building thereon and conduct the approved use(s) generally in accordance with:

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a. The approved plans, noted below, prepared by Mc Elroy Morrisson Pierce Architects Pty Ltd:

Title Plan Number Date

Site Plan 1538 S01 C September 2005 Building 4 basement 1538 S02 A September 2005 Building 4 ground floor 1538 S03 A September 2005 Building 4 first floor 1538 S04 A September 2005 Building 4 second floor 1538 S05 A September 2005 Building 4 roof plan 1538 S06 September 2005 Building 3 ground floor 1538 S11 September 2005 Building 3 first floor 1538 S12 September 2005 Building 3 second floor 1538 S13 September 2005 Building 3 roof plan 1538 S14 September 2005 Elevations 1538 S04 February 2005 Elevations 1538 S05 February 2005 Tree protection/removal plan 8479-30 D 19/10/05 Building 3 basement 1538 S10 September 2005

b. The plans, specification, facts and circumstanc es as set out in the


following conditions of approval and the requiremen ts of the Council’s Planning Scheme and the FNQROC Development Manual; and

d. Subject to any alterations found necessary by t he Council at the time of


Except where modified by these conditions of appro val. 2. That Condition 3 be amended as follows: The extent of vegetation clearing indicated on Dra wing No. 8479 -30 Labelled

Tree Protection/Rem oval Plan dated 21 July 2005 submitted to Council o n 2 August 2005 is approved subject to the following ch anges:

a. The clearing of vegetation south of Deep Creek (tre es labelled 1 -10) is

not approved. b. Additional stands of understorey and regrowth vegetation to be

retained must be identified on an amended plan. The applicant/owner must submit two (2) A1 copies and one (1) A3 copy of a

plan detailing the existing vegetation and vegetati on to be cleared. A plan detailing the location of the tree, the species of the tree, the trunk diameter and the canopy spread of the tree must be submitted to and endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer prior to the issue of a Dev elopment Permit for Building Works.

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A Tree Protection/Removal Plan is to be prepared w hich illustrates: •••• Additional strands of understorey and regrowth veg etation within the

central car parking / swimming pool area (all trees with a trunk diameter greater than 300mm to be identified);

•••• No requirement for additional trees to be identifi ed within building envelopes or environmental easements, etc, as these trees would obviously be either protected or removed;

•••• Revised Plan is to show trunk diameter, tree heigh t, tree spread, species name and condition of tree (ie. poor health , etc);

•••• Revised Plan should seek to maximise the retention of ‘clumps of trees’ as opposed to isolated large trees; and

•••• Trees located south of Deep Creek should not be il lustrated for removal.

3. That Condition 4 be amended to read as follows:

Vegetation to be retained is shown on as per Condition 3 and drawing 8479-30 Issue D dated 19/10/05 labelled Tree Protection / Removal Plan and must be identified on site and fenced off to the satisfa ction of the Chief Executive Officer for the duration of the construction. Coun cil Officers are to inspect the site prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Works to assess the extent of the proposed clearing.

4. That Condition 6 be amended to read as follows:

The proposed building/development must be redesigne d to accommodate the following changes:

a. The retention of trees as per Condition 3. b. Ensuring that the construction techniques do not impact on vegetation

within the drainage easement required under Conditi on 11. 5. That Condition 8 be amended to read as follows: The applicant/owner must at its own cost undertake the following works

external to the subject land: a. Widen Moore Road, with frontage to Lot 5 on CP8 91005, to an Access

Street Major Collector standard with 6.5m a 9.0m wide carriageway width kerb and channel;

b. Construct the extension of Moore Road (north-so uth alignment) to an

Access Street Major Collector standard with 6.5m a 9.0m wide carriageway width kerb and channel;

c. Construct a 2m wide concrete footpath on the nor thern side of Moore

Road in accordance with Standard Drawing S1005. Th e road shall be on a non prescriptive alignment in order to retain the significant vegetation;

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d. Construct a 2.0 metre wide concrete footpath al ong the extension of Moore Road for the full frontage of the site (north-south alignment);

e. The design of Moore Road is to incorporate a ro undabout at the

intersection where the road turns northwards. f. The northbound section of Moore Road must inclu de line marking

which allows for a right hand turn into the develop ment while allowing through traffic uninterrupted passage past the deve lopment.

A preliminary plan incorporating the above require ments must be submitted

with sufficient time for Council consideration and approval but prior to the Operational Works application.

Three (3) copies of a plan of the works must be su bmitted to and be endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer prior to th e issue of a Development Permit for Operational Works. Such works must be c onstructed in accordance with the endorsed plan, to the satisfact ion of the Chief Executive Officer and the FNQROC Development Manual prior to the commencement of the use.

6. That Condition 13 be amended to read as follows: The amount of vehicle parking must be as specified in Council's Planning

Scheme which is a minimum of one hundred and twenty -six (126) spaces of which forty -two (42) twenty (20) spaces must be provided as visitor spaces, plus one vehicle wash bay.

7. That Condition 19 be amended to read as follows: The applicant/owner must provide a screen fence (m inimum height of 1.8

metres and maximum gap of 10mm) along the Moore Roa d extension for the extent of the proposed development and adjacent to the proposed drainage reserve, to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer. The required fencing must be consistent in terms of design and m aterials with other similar fences in the locality. Details of the scr een fence must be submitted to and be endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer p rior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Work.

The applicant/owner must clearly delineate the bou ndary of the drainage

easement area of the unit development site with bol lards, landscaping and signage. Details of the proposed delineation must be submitted to and be endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer prior to th e issue of a Development Permit for Building Work.

carried

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GENERAL BUSINESS 1.1.1.1. ITEM 21 OF THE PLANNITEM 21 OF THE PLANNITEM 21 OF THE PLANNITEM 21 OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ING AND ENVIRONMENT ING AND ENVIRONMENT ING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE

OCTOBER 2005 MEETINGOCTOBER 2005 MEETINGOCTOBER 2005 MEETINGOCTOBER 2005 MEETING ---- RESOLUTION OF WORKS RESOLUTION OF WORKS RESOLUTION OF WORKS RESOLUTION OF WORKS REQUIRED IN REQUIRED IN REQUIRED IN REQUIRED IN

ASSOCIATIASSOCIATIASSOCIATIASSOCIATION WITH RECONFIGURATON WITH RECONFIGURATON WITH RECONFIGURATON WITH RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT ION OF A LOT ION OF A LOT ION OF A LOT ---- 430 MAYERS 430 MAYERS 430 MAYERS 430 MAYERS

STREET, EDGE HILL STREET, EDGE HILL STREET, EDGE HILL STREET, EDGE HILL ---- DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8 DIVISION 8

David Farmer:8/13/663David Farmer:8/13/663David Farmer:8/13/663David Farmer:8/13/663----01010101

FORD / JAMES That the Chief Executive Officer be delegated autho rity to finalise negotiations in association with the reconfiguration of a lot - 430 Mayers Street, Edge Hill - Division 8. carried CLOSED SESSION JAMES / GILL COUNCIL RESOLVE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING MATTERS AS LISTED IN THE AGENDA: 1111 CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER ---- CONTRACT NO. 1972 CONTRACT NO. 1972 CONTRACT NO. 1972 CONTRACT NO. 1972 –––– PROVISION PROVISION PROVISION PROVISION

OF SECURITY SERVICESOF SECURITY SERVICESOF SECURITY SERVICESOF SECURITY SERVICES TO CAIRN TO CAIRN TO CAIRN TO CAIRNS CITY COUNCILS CITY COUNCILS CITY COUNCILS CITY COUNCIL.................................................................................... 1111

A. Rooks : 19/3/87: #1085341v2A. Rooks : 19/3/87: #1085341v2A. Rooks : 19/3/87: #1085341v2A. Rooks : 19/3/87: #1085341v2

2222 PREJUDICIAL MATTER PREJUDICIAL MATTER PREJUDICIAL MATTER PREJUDICIAL MATTER ---- BUCHAN STREET SPORT BUCHAN STREET SPORT BUCHAN STREET SPORT BUCHAN STREET SPORTING ING ING ING

RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE –––– FUTURE LEASING OPTI FUTURE LEASING OPTI FUTURE LEASING OPTI FUTURE LEASING OPTIONSONSONSONS............................................................................................................................................................ 13131313

Adam Peut: ALP: 19/3/3Adam Peut: ALP: 19/3/3Adam Peut: ALP: 19/3/3Adam Peut: ALP: 19/3/3----60: #108628760: #108628760: #108628760: #1086287

3333 CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER ---- CONTRACT 55166 CONTRACT 55166 CONTRACT 55166 CONTRACT 55166 ---- SUPPLY SUPPLY SUPPLY SUPPLY

AND INSTALLATION OF AND INSTALLATION OF AND INSTALLATION OF AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PARKING METERS NEW PARKING METERS NEW PARKING METERS NEW PARKING METERS

(STANDING OFFER ARRA(STANDING OFFER ARRA(STANDING OFFER ARRA(STANDING OFFER ARRANGEMENT)NGEMENT)NGEMENT)NGEMENT) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21212121

John Burton :tb : 23/21/6John Burton :tb : 23/21/6John Burton :tb : 23/21/6John Burton :tb : 23/21/6----01: #1090326v101: #1090326v101: #1090326v101: #1090326v1

4444 BUDGETARY MATTER BUDGETARY MATTER BUDGETARY MATTER BUDGETARY MATTER ---- HEADWORKS CLAIMS HEADWORKS CLAIMS HEADWORKS CLAIMS HEADWORKS CLAIMS .................................................................................................................... 31313131

Peter Tabulo : 8/20/1Peter Tabulo : 8/20/1Peter Tabulo : 8/20/1Peter Tabulo : 8/20/1----101: #1058533101: #1058533101: #1058533101: #1058533

carried

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OUT OF CLOSED SESSION JAMES / PLATH COUNCIL RESOLVE TO MOVE OUT OF CLOSED SESSION carried RESOLUTIONS ARISING FROM THE MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION 1111 CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER ---- CONTRACT NO. 1972 CONTRACT NO. 1972 CONTRACT NO. 1972 CONTRACT NO. 1972 –––– PROVISION PROVISION PROVISION PROVISION

OF SECURITY SERVICESOF SECURITY SERVICESOF SECURITY SERVICESOF SECURITY SERVICES TO CAIRNS CITY COUN TO CAIRNS CITY COUN TO CAIRNS CITY COUN TO CAIRNS CITY COUNCILCILCILCIL.................................................................................... 1111

ARooks : 19/3/87: #1085341v2ARooks : 19/3/87: #1085341v2ARooks : 19/3/87: #1085341v2ARooks : 19/3/87: #1085341v2

GILL / FREEBODY That: 1. Contract No. 1972 – Separable Portion 1 for CBD Security Patrols be

awarded to TEMPO SECURITY PTY LTD ACN 001 375 186 a t their Schedule of Rates for the works at $1,067,582.91 per year;

2. The Position Code in the Instruments of Appointm ent for Security Officers

previously described as Group 4 Securitas, to be Te mpo Security Pty Ltd ACN 001 375 186;

3. Contract No. 1972 – Separable Portion 2 for CCTV Monitoring be awarded to

TEMPO SECURITY ACN 001 375 186 at their Schedule of Rates for the works at $1,065,503.00 per year;

4. Contract No. 1972 – Separable Portion 3 for Cash Collection be awarded to

CHUBB SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED ACN 004 247 358 at their Schedule of Rates for the works at $133,876.00 per year;

5. Contract No. 1972 – Separable Portion 4 for Alar m Monitoring and Mobile

Patrols be awarded to GT ALLIANCE PTY LTD ACN 083 8 42 684 at their Schedule of Rates for the works at $68,656.47 per year;

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6. The Chief Executive Officer be delegated authori ty pursuant to section 472 of the Local Government Act 1993 to finalise all matters for Contract No. 1972 and to administer Contract No. 1972 including any v ariations to or resolution of disputes (whether by legal proceedings or otherw ise) about the contract limited to the value of the financial delegation to the Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

carried 2222 PREJUDICIAL MATTER PREJUDICIAL MATTER PREJUDICIAL MATTER PREJUDICIAL MATTER ---- BUCHAN STREET SPORT BUCHAN STREET SPORT BUCHAN STREET SPORT BUCHAN STREET SPORTING ING ING ING

RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE –––– FUTURE LEASING OPTI FUTURE LEASING OPTI FUTURE LEASING OPTI FUTURE LEASING OPTIONSONSONSONS............................................................................................................................................................ 13131313

Adam Peut: ALP: 19/3/3Adam Peut: ALP: 19/3/3Adam Peut: ALP: 19/3/3Adam Peut: ALP: 19/3/3----60: #108628760: #108628760: #108628760: #1086287

FREEBODY / PLATH That Council not support any current tenancy propos als received for Lot 2 on C198316 (Buchan Street Sporting Reserve) and instea d reinvite proposals from potential tenants (including previous submitters) f or reconsideration by Council. carried 3333 CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER CONTRACTUAL MATTER ---- CONTRACT 55166 CONTRACT 55166 CONTRACT 55166 CONTRACT 55166 ---- SUPPLY SUPPLY SUPPLY SUPPLY

AND INSTALLATION OF AND INSTALLATION OF AND INSTALLATION OF AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PARKING METNEW PARKING METNEW PARKING METNEW PARKING METERS ERS ERS ERS

(STANDING OFFER ARRA(STANDING OFFER ARRA(STANDING OFFER ARRA(STANDING OFFER ARRANGEMENT)NGEMENT)NGEMENT)NGEMENT) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21212121

John Burton :tb : 23/21/6John Burton :tb : 23/21/6John Burton :tb : 23/21/6John Burton :tb : 23/21/6----01: #1090326v101: #1090326v101: #1090326v101: #1090326v1

GILL / BLAKE That Council award Contract 55166 to Wilson Technol ogy Solutions Pty Ltd as the preferred supplier (Standing Offer Arrangement) for the Supply and Installation of Hectronic PA2 Pay and Display Parki ng Meters for a period of Twenty Four (24) months with the option of a furthe r Twelve (12) months, and Reino International Pty Ltd as the alternative supp lier for the PSA2000 Pay and Display Parking Meter. carried 4444 BBBBUDGETARY MATTER UDGETARY MATTER UDGETARY MATTER UDGETARY MATTER ---- HEADWORKS CLAIMS HEADWORKS CLAIMS HEADWORKS CLAIMS HEADWORKS CLAIMS .................................................................................................................... 31313131

Peter Tabulo : 8/20/1Peter Tabulo : 8/20/1Peter Tabulo : 8/20/1Peter Tabulo : 8/20/1----101: #1058533101: #1058533101: #1058533101: #1058533

GREGORY / SHEPPARD 1. In relation to Supreme Court Appeal S164 of 1995 , Crystal Creek Pty Ltd v

Cairns City Council that Council’s solicitors be in structed to settle the Appeal.

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2. That the Chief Executive Officer be delegated au thority pursuant to section 472 of the Local Government Act 1993 to finalise the settlement of this matter.

carried THE MEETING CLOSED AT 6.55 PM CONFIRMED THIS DAY OF 2005 ………………………………………. ……………………………………… MAYOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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