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5570 173 Queen Street, Southport, Qld 4215 SCALE 1:100 - metres PO Box 10282, Southport BC, Qld 4215 Ph: 07 5528 4843 Fax: 07 5528 5696 [email protected] 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 121 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 4 OFFICE OF INNOVATION AND ECONOMY HEART OF THE CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND ANNUAL REVIEW LG115/1152(P1)
Attachment One – HOCAC September 2017 Minutes Attachment Two – HOCAC December 2017 Minutes Attachment Three – HOCAC Terms of Reference
1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
Not Applicable.
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not Applicable.
3 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present to Council the Heart of the City Advisory Committee (HOCAC) meeting updates held on 4 September 2017 and 11 December 2017 as well as detail the annual review of the Committee.
4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
At its 28 November 2017 meeting, Council resolved G17.1128.019:
1 That the Heart of the City Advisory Committee meeting updates held on 13 March 2017 and 12 June 2017, be noted.
2 That Council review the Heart of the City Advisory Committee during the first round of meetings in 2018.
At its 28 March 2017 meeting, Council resolved G17.0328.035:
i. That the Heart of the City Advisory Committee meeting updates held on 28 November 2016, be noted.
ii. That Council endorses a change in the Chamber of Commerce representative member from Laura Younger, to Stuart Sanford.
iii. That Council notes the resignation of Committee member, Jim MacAnally.
5 DISCUSSION
5.1 Background
The Heart of the City Advisory Committee (HOCAC) was formed in October 2008 following the dissolution of the Surfers Paradise Task Force. The aim of HOCAC is to raise local issues of importance for Council’s consideration and provide input to Surfers Paradise based activities to assist in supporting Surfers Paradise as a vibrant and successful tourist, business and residential precinct.
This report provides the minutes of the HOCAC meetings held 4 September 2017 and 11 December 2017 (Attachment 1 & 2). Council officers have also undertaken a review into HOCAC as per the request from council in November 2017 and HOCAC Terms of Reference.
5.2 HOCAC September Meeting
Key points of discussion for 4 September 2017 meeting included:
Cavill Avenue Tram Station security/safety concerns. Advice from City officers that the asset is not Councils and as such cannot resolve the matter. HOCAC recommended that approval 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 122 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 4 (Continued) HEART OF THE CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND ANNUAL REVIEW LG115/1152(P1)
be sought to engage a suitable architect to prepare documentation for the modification of part of Cavill Avenue Tram Station to address security / safety concerns.
Discussion on an incident within the Surfers Paradise Beer Garden and the use of ID scanners. HOCAC recommendation that the Mayor write to the Minister for Liquor and Gaming and Chief of Gaming that for all major/big events in our city, scanners are turned on from opening hours (day or night) through to the end of event, irrespective of time or duration of the event. HOCAC also recommend that the partners of the Beer Garden be named in hope they would ensure their management takes positive steps to avoid future problems.
It is recommended that Council officers (Safe & Liveable Communities) assess the validity of the change to the use of ID scanners prior to sending any correspondence to the Minister for Liquor and Gaming and Chief of Gaming.
5.3 HOCAC December 2017 meeting
Key points of discussion for 11 December 2017 meeting included:
Bruce Bishop Car Park update, Council has received tenders and are now working through the submissions Discussion on the Surfers Paradise Visitor Centre refurbishment Safety of the Cavill Avenue Light Rail station. Since the September meeting GoldlinQ has approved removal of batons but will not fund. QPS to provide letter of support of removal of batons due to CPTED concerns. As such the engagement of an architect (recommended in September 2017 meeting) has not progressed. Police update including discussions around QPS staffing during Commonwealth Games Acknowledgement and congratulations to Surfers Paradise Alliance (SPA) in receiving two QLD Tourism Awards. An update on the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club – Northern branch development proposal. HOCAC has provided in principal support for the project. 5.4 Review of HOCAC
As per the HOCAC Terms of Reference (Attachment 3), the operation of the committee will be assessed by Council on an annual basis as to its effectiveness with the review date being March 30. Consultation has been undertaken with the Division 7 Councillor, HOCAC Committee members and City officers in regards to the review of the Heart of the City Advisory Committee. The purpose of HOCAC is to provide a platform for industry representatives, businesses, government and individuals to engage in discussion on matters pertaining to the progressive improvement of Surfers Paradise and for the City to engage them as a key stakeholder group on a variety of projects and initiatives pertaining to the precinct. The key objectives of the Advisory Committee are to:
. Provide Council with advice on issues and opportunities affecting the precinct, including but limited to: - Economic growth and prosperity - Social and cultural enhancement - Public space improvement and activation - City image and perception - Crime prevention and safety - Transport and car parking - Land use and strategic planning - Licensed venues and alcohol management
. Represent the interests of the precinct and the community. . Assist Council to identify and address issues and opportunities. . Provide input and support for projects proposed or occurring in the precinct. . Act as an ambassador for Surfers Paradise and assist in the promotion of a positive image. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 123 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 4 (Continued) HEART OF THE CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND ANNUAL REVIEW LG115/1152(P1)
On review of the approved process and information being presented to council, it is apparent that the Committee is constrained through process thus making HOCAC unable to advise and influence Council effectively. Examples of this include the following:
The current process of HOCAC is to undertake a meeting each quarter. These minutes must then be adopted at the next meeting (normally three months hence) and then a report be presented to Council outlining the items discussed and recommendations put forward to Council. This process brings about the inability for the group to effectively influence Council direction in a timely manner.
Review of the items being discussed at the HOCAC meetings over the past 2 years show the majority of items discussed were not priority “macro (large scale)” issues pertinent to its mission and objectives rather items requiring information through the Councillor Request process.
After discussion with the Division 7 Councillor, City officers and committee members of HOCAC, it is recommended that HOCAC become dissolved and a new Division 7 Committee of Special Function (rather than Council Advisory Committee) be developed by the Division 7 office that will enable matters to be discussed and actioned in a timely manner. If required the Division 7 Councillor can seek any Council direction through a general business item at the next available Council meeting. A Terms of Reference should be developed by this Committee and coordinated by the Office of the Division 7 Councillor to ensure effective governance.
6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN
The Heart of the City Advisory Committee was developed to support the delivery of the following strategic aims and objectives within Gold Coast 2020: The best place to live and visit: 1. Prosperity built on a strong diverse economy 2. People contribute to a strong community spirit
As well as contributing to the City’s goals for 2020: A. We plan for the future of the city B. We manage the city responsibly
The Advisory Committee was also developed to support the goals and objectives of the City’s other strategic plans including the Economic Development Strategy 2013-2023 and the Gold Coast Destination Tourism Management Plan 2014-2020.
7 GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IMPACT
HOCAC worked to identify any Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) legacy impacts for the City and/or the community.
8 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS
The ongoing operational resources for the HOCAC are provided from Divisional funding and administration resources from Division 7. Significant support has been provided by the former Economic Development branch (now Office of Innovation and Economy). The projects identified by the HOCAC for consideration by Council are assessed on their merit and resourced accordingly by Council, as appropriate.
9 RISK MANAGEMENT
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10 STATUTORY MATTERS
The HOCAC was established under Section 62 of the Local Government Operations Regulation 2010.
11 COUNCIL POLICIES
The following Council policies are applicable: Code of Conduct Ethics and Fraud Risk Management Policy External Communications Policy Local Law No.1 – Meetings
12 DELEGATIONS
Not Applicable.
13 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION
The purpose of HOCAC is to provide a platform for industry representatives, businesses, government and individuals to engage in discussion on matters pertaining to the progressive improvement of Surfers Paradise and for the City to engage them as a key stakeholder group on a variety of projects and initiatives pertaining to the precinct.
14 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS
The establishment of HOCAC was driven by interested stakeholders and community in the Surfers Paradise precinct.
Name and/or Title of the Directorate or Organisation Is the Stakeholder satisfied Stakeholder consulted with content of report and recommendations (Yes/No) Ian Hatton, Chief Innovation Economy, Planning & Yes Executive Officer Environment Steve Brook, Coordinator, City City Events Yes Events Aleks Wierzbicki, Project Economy, Planning & Yes Leader, City Place Making Environment Anna Rainbow, Senior Lifestyle & Community Yes Community Safety Officer Committee Members HOCAC Consulted only
15 TIMING
The dissolving of HOCOC should occur immediately as detailed within section 5.4 of this report with the Division 7 Councillor establishing a new Division 7 Committee of Special Function mid to late 2018.
16 CONCLUSION
HOCAC’s 4 September 207 meeting discussion included:
Cavill Avenue Tram Station security/safety concerns. Advice from City officers that the asset is not Councils and as such cannot address matter. Recommendation that HOCAC seek approval to engage a suitable architect to prepare to for the modification of part of Cavill Avenue Tram Station to address security / safety concerns. This has not progressed due to actions arising from the December meeting. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 125 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 4 (Continued) HEART OF THE CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND ANNUAL REVIEW LG115/1152(P1)
Discussion on an incident within the Surfers Paradise Beer Garden and the use of ID scanners. Recommendation that the Mayor write to the Minister for Liquor and Gaming and Chief of Gaming that for all major/big events in our city, scanners are turned on from opening hours (day or night) through to the end of event, irrespective of time or duration of the event. HOCAC also recommend that the partners of the Beer Garden be named in hope they would ensure their management takes positive steps to avoid future problems.
It is recommended that City officers review the validity of the change to the use of ID scanners prior to sending any correspondence to the Minister for Liquor and Gaming and Chief of Gaming.
HOCAC’s 11 December 2017 meeting discussion included:
Bruce Bishop Car Park update, Council has received tenders and are now working through the submissions Discussion on the Surfers Paradise Visitor Centre refurbishment Safety of the Cavill Avenue Light Rail station Police update including discussions around QPS staffing during Commonwealth Games Acknowledgement and congratulations to Surfers Paradise Alliance (SPA) in receiving two QLD Tourism Awards. Division 7 to write a press release and formal letter congratulating SPA. An update on the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club – Northern branch development proposal. Council requested a review of the advisory committee as per the Terms of Reference. Due to the lack of macro issues being discussed and convoluted administrative process it is recommended that HOCAC become dissolved and a new Division 7 Committee of Special Function (rather than Council Advisory Committee) be developed.
17 RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:
1 That the Heart of the City Advisory Committee meeting updates held on 4 September 2017 and 11 December 2017, be noted.
2 That Council officers assess the validity of a change to the use of ID scanners during major events prior to sending any correspondence to the Minister for Liquor and Gaming and Chief of Gaming.
3 That Council dissolve HOCAC and the Division 7 Councillor establishes a Committee of Special Function to address division matters.
Co-Authors: Authorised by:
Clare Leys Alisha Swain Principal Project & Investment Attraction Officer Director Economy, Planning and Environment (Tourism & Sport)
Scott Krueger Coordinator Tourism 21 May 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 126 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 4 (Continued) HEART OF THE CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND ANNUAL REVIEW LG115/1152(P1)
Committee Recommendation Adopted At Council 31 July 2018
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION EPE18.0725.004 moved Cr Baildon seconded Cr O’Neill
1 That the Heart of the City Advisory Committee meeting updates held on 4 September 2017 and 11 December 2017, be noted. 2 That Council officers assess the validity of a change to the use of ID scanners during major events prior to sending any correspondence to the Minister for Liquor and Gaming and Chief of Gaming. 3 That Council dissolve HOCAC and the Division 7 Councillor establishes a Committee of Special Function to address division matters.
CARRIED Cr Tozer requested that his vote in the negative be recorded
ADOPTED AT COUNCIL 31 JULY 2018 RESOLUTION G18.0731.014 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Vorster
That Committee Recommendation EPE18.0725.004 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:-
1 That the Heart of the City Advisory Committee meeting updates held on 4 September 2017 and 11 December 2017, be noted. 2 That Council officers assess the validity of a change to the use of ID scanners during major events prior to sending any correspondence to the Minister for Liquor and Gaming and Chief of Gaming. 3 That Council dissolve HOCAC and the Division 7 Councillor establishes a Committee of Special Function to address division matters.
A division was called
For 12 Cr Owen-Jones, Cr PJ Young, Cr Caldwell, Cr Vorster, Cr Baildon, Cr O’Neill, Cr La Castra, Cr Boulton, Cr Gates, Cr PC Young, Cr Taylor, Cr Tate Against 3 Cr Tozer, Cr McDonald, Cr Crichlow Abstained 0 Absent 0
CARRIED
758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 127 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing Attachment 1 (page 1 of 5) ADOPTED REPORT 25 JulyMINUTES 2018 SURFERS PARADISE HEART OF THE CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Date : Monday 4 September 2017 Meeting Number : 6 Start Time : 10:00am Finish Time : 11.40am Meeting held at : Councillors Lounge, Level 1 – Chambers Building, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall
Attendees Max Christmas AM (Chair), Jason Thomas (Gold Coast Tourism), Shane O’Connor OAM; Michael Falk (UPS),) Senior Sergeant Jim Munckton, (QPS) Mike Winlaw : (S/P Alliance) Michele Sowden (PA - Division 7); Inspector Andrew Goldbold (QPS) Guest City Patrick Duigan, Aleks Wierzbicki, Ian Stewart (City Place Making); Jim Bowden (City Maintenance), Kerry McCormick (CPO – Div 7) : officers/presenters
Councillor Gary Baildon AM (Cr Division 7), Stuart Sandford (Chamber of Commerce); Laura Younger (Chamber of Commerce); Barry Lee (DBI Design): Scott Apologies : Krueger (EDMP – CITY)
ITEM ISSUE COMMENTS ACTION
1 WELCOME
1.1 Max Christmas (Chair) opened the meeting, welcoming everyone. MC
2 PREVIOUS HOCAC MEETING & ADVICE PROVIDED TO COUNCIL
Minutes from previous meeting Monday, 12 June 2017 presented for endorsing. Minutes accepted - Moved: Shane O’Connor OAM Seconded: Sen Sgt Munckton
Introduction of Kerry McCormick, Division 7 Community Project Officer (CPO) - Welcome
3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Action AW provided update overview PowerPoint presentation. City Place Making moving forward with external workshops for the Surfers Aleks Wierzbicki. Paradise Master Plan providing good outcomes; list of good ideas and also not so good being identified. Improvements to arcades and connections, noting parking and vehicle movements are major concerns. Expected that CPM will be returning to the groups Oct/Nov 2017 to provide first cut of master plan for consultation.. Improvements by using colour in Cavill Mall, pots, plants, Precinct group meeting last month. Identified early projects, timelines and impact of Commonwealth Games pushed out boundary City Place Making 3.1 passed ‘red line’ of precinct to Cypress Avenue., including Chevron Island; Cultural precinct. Presentation Looking at functionality, Way finding; What would attract to Surfers Paradise if we didn’t have a beach? Cnr Cavill & Orchid Avenue pedestrian crossing identified as dangerous and to move the pedestrian crossing around the corner into Orchid Avenue further for safety. Additional lighting, shade trees, bollards at the Esplanade end during events. Update of furnishings throughout precinct.
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OLD pavement looks dirty even though it is cleaned twice a day. This will be recoated, painted and add colour – easy to do. This is not repaving or tiling but special acid wash cleaning and then resealing with colour product.
As many businesses do not seem to keep their areas clean enough when there are spillages and stains appear as per their conditions
of lease, MW suggested to amend leases to include that Council twice a year cleans up whole outside area and invoices the lease. This
wouldn’t be fair due to the different types of cafes/restaurants. All leases need to be reviewed and appropriate conditions enforced
depending on the frequency required for the different types of eateries ie: Pizza as opposed to a Salad Bar.
MS to raise CR with Licensing & Approvals to review leases and MS to raise CR
Another CR to Local Law to ensure cleaning conditions of leases are enforced. MS to raise CR JB highlighted issue with outdoor dining barriers leaving rust stains on the pavers which can’t be removed and is in contravention of conditions of leases. MS to raise a CR requesting local law to investigate and take appropriate action. 20/0917 MS to raise CR (raised CR7513 )
Sunshine Boulevard – further embellishments; lighting upgrade, structural ‘trees’ due to infrastructure under grown rather than ‘live’ trees., to be lit at night and give a vertical aspect. A lot of things to be reviewed. Timelines – Due to Commonwealth Games has been pushed back to June July 2018 but that doesn’t mean stop work; delay in further community engagement which allows Council to follow up on data and feedback gathered and smaller projects. Gives extra time to investigate further possible projects within the precinct and refine the ideas. There is a process for the Master Plan. To the Community via Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ website; Social media – Facebook; surveys. Corporate Communications (Corp Comms) has about 10-15,000 people they go too directly for these sorts of engagements plus the other social media sites are utilised.
SO’C – who puts the questions together for the survey? City Place Making then is refined by Corp Comms. Further discussion – questions need to be relevant and on point to the Master Plan. MC queried installation of bollards for terrorist prevention as per Melbourne. This is urgent. AW said this was something being considered but Council must follow the Federal Government guidelines. Discussion held. Pop Up bollards are designed to allow emergency services access when required as opposed This Master Plan is currently unfunded however moving forward, the various projects identified will be funded and finance generated in the future to ensure continued progress of all projects and the Plan as a whole. There is no endless bucket of money and it must be spent wisely. MS advised of New Lighting Energy Coordinator for Council – Pamela Bessette. Will give presentation at later meeting. Cr Baildon is confident we are moving forward with lighting for the City. AW – there will be another workshop Sept/Oct to regroup with all stakeholders to ensure the moving forward of this Plan. This will be achievable and deliverable within reason.
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SK email response due to absence advising that advice received from Property Services is that currently the Department of Natural Riverwalk Resources and Mines seek advice / recommendation from the City’s Property Services section in regards to new or renewed sea bed leases. The City’s standard response is to request public pedestrian access / right of thoroughfare within this section. 3.2 SK (Nerang River seabed leases) All leases are locked in for many more years. Earliest possible first release of one property is still 5 years away. This will obviously be a progressive action for ‘at the time’ leases are up for renewal. .
Discussion held and advised to check MAP for the new boundary is requested to be – North – up to Narrowneck (Ana Branch bridge) Extension of HOCAC’s 3.3 down to the South – Enderley Avenue, Surfers Paradise. This is to be included within the next committee report. SK boundary MS to organise and pass on. #65358385
Update on current position from Council representative Paul Grove via email.
“Council is unfortunately not able to take an active role going forward in resolving or financing these issues. The tram station infrastructure is not a Council asset, and the issues trying to be addressed are not core business for Council.” PG
Director City Infrastructure, Alton Twine advised that this was a State owned asset and therefore Council should not be spending any money on improvements or changes. He was quite clear that any reasons provided for the changes were not Council’s and the State should lead this process.
Attached correspondence email 28/08/17 between Chair Max Christmas and Paul Grove – tabled. 3.4 Cavill Avenue
Further discussion confirming we need to secure funding of approximately $50,000 – $100,000;
MF advised best way forward is to get a quote from DBI – Barry Lee to draw a plan/sketch; send on to GOLDOC for approval as needs to address the ‘shopping list’ as they have asked for; find funding to progress. MS MS to arrange meeting with MC; GJB; MF; Alton Twine; Brendan Madden after plan drawn up. Recommendation - HOCAC seek approval to engage a suitable architect to prepare a plan for the modification of part of Cavill Avenue Tram Station to address security/safety concerns.
4 Police Update Action
Sen Sgt Jim Munckton advised the biggest issue since last meeting impacting on the traders and QPS since the introduction of 4.1 Police Update scanners into license premises. Any businesses trading after midnight now has to scan all patrons from 10pm through until they close.
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July alone – GC region there were 22 persons identified trying to enter premises that had been banned from Surfers Paradise.. From the data generated it can be concluded that the scanners are a success in the way they have been implemented. QPS follow up and conduct investigations on those banned persons and take appropriate action. Sometimes there are Court proceedings. Generally good feedback although initial set up costs to premises and additional security staff, however considered beneficial as it is keeping out banned persons from entering these premises who would probable cause grief inside. The net cost is considered beneficial to the broader community and traders at Surfers.
MW asked for an update on Beer Garden (Boxing Match) incident which made front page news from tourism perspective. Overview given. Scanners not required for big events during the day or prior to 10pm – no legislative requirement. Some premises voluntarily turn their scanners on when they have big events, but QPS unable to force prior to 10pm. This was a rare bad situation and a crime scene established and charges were laid. When media around, intoxicated persons feel the need to ‘play up’ to get attention. Further investigations will continue by QPS. When someone is banned a 10 day ban is effective immediately from the precinct, then they are review and QPS can extend them to 3 months if necessary., and then can be extended to 12 months through the Courts.
Recommendation – The Mayor write to the Minister for Liquor and Gaming and to his Chief of Gaming that for all major/big events in our city, scanners are turned on from opening hours (day or night) through to the end of event, irrespective of time or duration of the event. Also to name the three partners ALA (Steven Clark), Bruce Matheson and Woolworths as owners of the Beer Garden in hope they would ensure their management takes positive steps to avoid future problems. Moved - MW Seconded – MC CARRIED
Motorised Scooters/Electric bicycles currently have some proposed amendments to the Transport Infrastructure ACT in relation to the definition of a bicycle., currently sitting the DTMR and they are also sitting with QPS Legal Unit to review the amendments which we hope will have an impact on what is deemed to be a bicycle and can’t be ridden on a footpath. Slow process but will be kept updated.
The building the Surfers Paradise Police Headquarters is housed in is up for sale. Doesn’t mean we are moving – 5 year lease.
Chair MC thanked QPS for their efforts and endorsed HOCAC’s full support of what they are trying to achieve.
SO’C raised query re weight and or size to be considered and whilst this is acknowledged as a concern, at present it is still considered a bicycle. Further discussion re nuisance behaviour but difficult to police as you need to catch them in the act. This is increased during Schoolies.
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5 NEW BUSINESS ARISING
Cr Baildon to liaise with Community 5.1 Bruce Bishop Car Park In GJB absence, carried over to next meeting – Monday 11 December 2017 Venues and Services for advice.
Noise is a State matter. Sen Sgt Munckton provided overview. Ongoing complaints and QPS take action but they are unable to be 5.2 Traffic Noise management present 24hrs. Vehicles and in particular motorbikes such as Harley Davidsons are manufactured ‘noisy’. Further discussion held.
Cr Baildon to provide MC believes economic figures of Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach should be combined to highlight strength of area and need for Combining Surfers Paradise detail of capital improved traffic planning and infrastructure. 5.3 and Broadbeach Economic works funding figures relating to transport In GJB absence, carry over to next meeting – Monday 11 December 2017 improvements 6 MEETING CLOSE - 11.40am
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, 11 December 2017 10am – 12pm - Christmas M/Tea (supplied by Div 7) 7 Next meeting Division 7 PA Councillors Lounge, Level 1, Chambers Building, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall
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Meeting Date : Monday 11 December 2017 Meeting Number : 7 Start Time : 10:10am Finish Time : 12.15pm Meeting held at : Councillors Lounge, Level 1 – Chambers Building, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall
Attendees Max Christmas AM (Chair), Cr Gary Baildon AM (Cr Division 7), Shane O’Connor OAM; Michael Falk (UPS),Laura Younger (Chamber of Commerce), Senior Sergeant : Jim Munckton (QPS), Mike Winlaw (S/P Alliance), Michele Sowden (PA - Division 7); Acting Inspector Peter Cook (QPS), Kerry McCormick (CPO – Division 7), Scott Krueger (EDMP- City) Guest City : officers/presenters Apologies : Barry Lee (DBI Design), Inspector Simon Chase (QPS), Jason Thomson (GC Tourism)
ITEM ISSUE COMMENTS ACTION
1 WELCOME
1.1 Max Christmas (Chair) opened the meeting, welcoming everyone. MC
2 PREVIOUS HOCAC MEETING & ADVICE PROVIDED TO COUNCIL
Minutes from previous meeting Monday, 4 September 2017 presented for endorsing. Minutes accepted - Moved: Kerry McCormick Seconded: Acting Inspector Peter Cook
3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Action
3.1 Bruce Bishop Car Park Cr Baildon has advised that tenders have closed. Unknown quantity of submissions. Council is working through the tender submissions. Cr Baildon Won’t know anything until recommendations come to Council.
Surfers Paradise Visitor SK advised that the Visitor Information Centre was to be finished Sunday 10 December; however this has been delayed to Monday 18 3.2 Information Centre – December. Anticipate a much fresher look. SK / SO’C Refurbishment Question was raised if the plans for Paradise Centre redevelopment had been taken into consideration as the plans include relocating the Visitor Centre. Information had been taken on board. Advised Council to expect a formal DA early in 2018.
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After much discussion with changes to the Cavill Avenue Light Rail Station to improve visibility there is a standoff between the City and the State Government. As the light rail station is a State Government asset, Council will not commit any funds to the changes. Permission has been granted by GoldlinQ to remove batons at a cost to Council.
The proposed process includes: Architectural Plans (UPS had produced a rough plan, but was not accepted by GoldlinQ) GoldlinQ will consider changes within the conditions set out in previous correspondence Who will pay? Cavill Avenue Light Rail 3.3 QPS/KMcC/MLS Station - Changes JB (CoGC) advised that as a safety issue was identified at Broadbeach station, issue was rectified in a timely manner JM (QPS) advised that QPS would prefer that Light Rail Station is a more open design for community safety reasons.
MOTION: To continue to seek a resolution in consultation with QPS. All correspondence to CEO and Copy the following: Jules Anderson, Paul Mumford, Paul Grove & Cr Baildon QPS to write a letter of support for changes - “Crime Prevention through Urban Design”
Moved: Max Christmas Seconded: Mike Falk
4 Police Update Action
Police report included: QPS – support Scanners to be used at all times (Statistics remain steady with around 20 identified offenders per month) GC600 & Schoolies – no major issues. Good Crowds with similar statistics to 2016 4.1 Police Update New Year’s Eve – planning and rosters in place. Concentrating more on traffic movements than behaviour. Discussions held around QPS staffing during Commonwealth Games Pop up Bollard installation on The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise – installation to start 22 January – approx. 6 week process. Detours will be in place. 5 NEW BUSINESS ARISING HOCAC acknowledged and congratulated SPA on the awards for the Sand Safari and Live Advised that this is the first time a company has received two awards on major events.
Surfers Paradise Alliance – 5.1 MOTION: Division 7 to write a press release and formal letter of congratulations to SPA Mls/KMcC Qld Tourism Awards
Moved: Max Christmas Seconded: Michael Faulk March & June minutes - passed Endorsed changes to boundaries 5.2 Previous minutes Request review in to all committees Council restructure of Economic Development and Major Projects – changes will be made over the next 3 months or so
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Review of HOCAC due 30 March 2018
Cr Baildon expressed disappointment at the delay of HOCAC minutes being acknowledged at committee.
JB advised that he was meeting with GoldOC in the afternoon regarding smaller bollards being removed and replaced with a design Small grey concrete bollards 5.3 fitting with GoldOC requirements. JB – Cavill Mall JB to provide an email with details following meeting.
MC has suggested that the fairly lighting throughout Surfers Paradise be checked. Some trees not fully lit Fairy Lighting – Surfers 5.4 Update required Paradise JB advised that regular checks are carried out by electrician, early hours of the morning when lighting is still active
Main Beach lighting is very sharp
5.5 Maintenance Issues Send to [email protected] anytime – don’t wait until the meeting. Details must contain specific location, details of the issue and where possible, photos.
SO’C Proposed northern branch development was to go to Council meeting on 8 December, appeared as Protection of Littoral Remnant Rainforest. Council has advised that DA needs to be submitted Federal Government have advised that there is no Controlled Action on location within the Littoral Remnant Rainforest (Narrowneck) Surfers Paradise Surf Life Proposing to assist with plant stock for offset if DA is approved 5.6 Saving Club – Northern SO’C is requesting support for the SPSLSC from HOCAC subject to appropriate approvals. branch RESOLUTION: The Heart of the City Advisory Committee expresses ‘in principal’ support for the proposed development of Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club Northern Branch to Narrowneck, subject to a detailed Material Change of Use Development Application being lodged with Council for assessment and consideration.
Moved: Shane O’Connor Seconded: Laura Younger
5.7 Christmas Decorations Additional garlands installed along the awnings in Cavill Mall and on guard houses 34 & 34A to add to the daytime activation 6 MEETING CLOSE - 12.15pm
Next meeting proposed for Monday 12 February 2018 -10am – 12pm 7 Next meeting Division 7 PA Councillors Lounge, Level 1, Chambers Building, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall
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Heart of the City Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference
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INTRODUCTION
Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast City’s most well known and internationally recognised precinct. The precinct experiences a number of social, economic and planning issues that are unique to its varied function and importance to the City as a tourist destination.
Surfers Paradise is one of the Pacific Innovation Corridor Program’s nine key precincts with a focus on International Tourism and Business and is a Major Activity Centre under the South East Queensland Regional Plan.
As the focal point of the City, Surfers Paradise has historically had many high profile projects and activities undertaken by Council, the private sector and other Government Departments.
Council approved the establishment of the Heart of the City Advisory Committee (HOCAC) in 2008 under Section 452 of the Local Government Act 1993 for the purpose of advising Council on all matters relating to the economic, cultural, social, planning and environmental progression of Surfers Paradise. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 137 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25HEART July 2018 OF THE CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Advisory Committee Name: HEART OF THE CITY TASK FORCE (HOCAC) Advisory Committee Mission:
To advise and recommend initiatives and actions for Council to pursue to enhance the Surfers Paradise precinct, creating prosperity, sustainable economic, cultural, social, planning and environmental opportunities for the community, and strengthening the image of Surfers Paradise as an international city.
Objectives of Advisory Committee:
The key objectives of the Committee are to provide Council with strategic advice and information on:
The identification of influences and issues likely to affect the Surfers Paradise precinct, including but limited to: - master planning - car parking - traffic and transportation - streetscaping - urban design - emergency access - tourism promotions and entertainment - events - crime prevention and safety - licensed venues - beach and mall activities - developments - employment
Identify effects likely to manifest from these influences and issues and strategic responses that will assist Council in responding or enhancing its responses to the challenges and opportunities presented by these influences. Identify opportunities and solutions in responses to the above influences and issues. Provide advice to Council and recommend actions on relevant issues, programs and initiatives. Provide advice on the activities and projects proposed or occurring in the precinct and assist in their implementation. Act as an ambassador for the Surfers Paradise precinct and assist in the promotion of a positive image.
Scope:
The Committee is to consider priority “macro” issues pertinent to its mission and objectives. The Committee must conduct its business in the meeting room and not engage in community debate. The Committee must not deal with matters pertaining to individuals. The Committee must not deal with matters pertaining to complaints per se. Neither the chairperson nor any Committee member is authorised to make public or media comment on behalf of Council.
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Deliverables:
To achieve these objectives, the Committee will:
Identify issues, opportunities and initiatives for Council to work actively with Government agencies and the private sector to enhance the amenity of Surfers Paradise. Develop an action plan of activities to achieve objectives for Surfers Paradise. Consider and advise Council on medium/long term matters relevant to the Surfers Paradise precinct. Encourage regional co-operation and private / Government sector participation to assist and promote the function and capability of the precinct. Consider specific issues relevant to the planning and function of Surfers Paradise. Facilitate and encourage significant emerging international affiliations and the continued development of Surfers Paradise as an international city. Provide a connection to Council for industry representatives, businesses and government organisations and individuals to disseminate information and undertake discussion on matters pertaining to the progressive improvement of Surfers Paradise.
Term:
The term of the Committee and its members shall be four (4) years or the life of the current Council whichever occurs first. All Committee members may nominate for reappointment at the completion of this four (4) year term.
The operation of the Committee will be assessed by Council on an annual basis as to its effectiveness with the review date being March 30.
Membership/Resource:
Chairperson:
The Committee is to appoint a Chairperson from its membership on a yearly basis.
Number of Members:
The number of members appointed to the Committee will be more than 5 and less than 10. Certain organisations have automatic representation and the balance of membership is to be sought from the community via expressions of interest.
Why this resource is appropriate or Time required Membership/ Resource necessary for this Advisory Committee Surfers Paradise Chamber of Representative of Surfers Paradise Approx. 5 hours per Commerce business. quarter (including pre-reading) Division 7 Councillor Elected representative of the Surfers Approx. 5 hours per Paradise precinct. quarter (including pre-reading) Surfers Paradise Alliance Authority over precinct marketing, Approx. 5 hours per
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promotion and operational functions. quarter (including pre-reading) Gold Coast Tourism Tourism authority and precinct is important Approx. 5 hours per component of the City tourism product. quarter (including pre-reading) Queensland Police - Gold Key regulatory body aware of key social Approx. 5 hours per Coast District Office issues affecting the precinct. quarter (including pre-reading) Expressions of Interest from The applications from the public will be the Public assessed against a set criteria.
The private sector representation will comprise primarily of industry representatives prevalent to the industry makeup of Surfers Paradise, being tourism, retail trade, accommodation and food services, public administration and safety and construction. or Representation from key business leaders and organisations that have significant experience, interest and involvement in Surfers Paradise.
In addition, representatives should be individuals of vision who can evaluate and advise on issues in a national and international context. The representatives should have specialist skills with reference to expertise, experience and qualifications.
Operational Guidelines
Chairperson, through the Director EDMP, to ensure regular reporting of Advisory Committee proceedings and recommendations to Council via the Economic Development and Major Projects Committee. Members are expected to attend at least 50% of Board meetings. Members that do not attend three (3) consecutive meetings will be required to provide evidence to support their continued membership. If suitable evidence is not provided then that individual will forfeit their membership. The Office of the Division 7 Councillor is responsible for the secretariat support of the Committee. Where specific research or investigations are required, these will be requested through appropriate branch/directorate channels of Council. The role of the Committee precludes the Committee or its members from directing Council Officers on any matter and Council Officers are not bound by any advice put forward. Council officers are bound to submit all Committee recommendations to Council for its consideration and determination. Council officers in the course of developing the annual budget programs may incorporate advice from the Committee relating to funding of projects or initiatives.
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Where necessary, the Committee will form issue-based and time limited sub-Committees (known as Working Parties) from its own membership as well as other external expertise as required, for a specific purpose. The Committee will discuss its program for the following year, recommending appropriate allowances for inclusion in Council’s annual budget and monitoring spending against the approved budget. The Chairperson may provide external commentary on the business of the Committee within the terms of that commentary supporting Council’s strategic priorities of diversify and strengthen the economy, city image and advocacy. All Committee operations and reporting requirements are governed by Council Local Law No. 1 and Meetings Policy. All other conditions and operations of the Committee not here specified are governed by the Local Government Act 1991 Reference Chapter 6.
Committee Structure Role Person Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Observers/ Advisors Divisional Councillor Support Staff (as below) Membership As above – to be confirmed by Council Support staff GCCC officers as relevant to issues under construction
All Councillors and public are welcome to observe Advisory Committee meetings, however participation and voting rights are reserved for members. The Committee will work towards consensus style decision-making. The Mayor is a member of the committee by virtue of section 31 of Council’s Local Law No 1 Policy. Meetings are expected to last for a maximum of 4 hours each. In addition to this time commitment, members of the Committee will need to be prepared to undertake pre reading of materials prior to meetings. If a Committee member is unable to attend a meeting he/she should, where practicable, advise the Chairperson at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Proxy is unavailable to all Committee members.
Meeting Frequency
The Committee will meet a minimum of four (4) times per annum.
Information Confidentiality
In the course of its work, the Committee may be granted access to information that is not available to the public (e.g. before the information becomes public). It is also possible that some of the information made available to the Committee may, in accordance Council’s Information Confidentiality Policy, be classified confidential.
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Communication
Effective communication and reporting channels are imperative to the Committee making recommendations. The following forms of communications will be used:
Pre-reading material - will be disseminated approximately five (5) days prior to Advisory Committee meetings. Records of proceedings and Discussion papers - a record of proceedings will be kept for all meetings and will be distributed prior to the next meeting. The records of proceedings will be circulated with any relevant discussion papers for the next meeting. The record of proceedings will also be available on Council’s website. Email - Email will be used, where practicable, for the distribution of records of proceedings and discussion papers. All Committee related correspondence will be forwarded electronically in .pdf format. Any member not having access to email will be forwarded hard copies of information by post. Ongoing Stakeholder communication – Where a Committee member is appointed because of his/her membership of a particular organisation that Committee member is expected to communicate relevant information to that organisation and provide feedback to the Committee where appropriate.
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Heart of the City Boundary
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Attachment A: Ministerial response. Letter from Hon Cameron Dick MP, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning.
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On 27 February 2018, Council of the City of Gold Coast (Council) resolved to submit City Plan Major update 1 and 1B (Major 1 and 1B), and associated supporting material, to the Minister seeking endorsement to adopt.
On 12 June 2018, Council received a response from the Minister (Attachment A) with endorsement to adopt Major 1 and 1B, with no conditions.
Officers are now seeking Council’s endorsement to adopt and commence Major 1 and 1B as part of City Plan Version 6. Options have been presented in this report regarding the commencement date of City Plan Version 6.
2 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to: provide a summary of the Ministerial response received; seek endorsement to adopt and commence Major 1 and 1B as part of City Plan Version 6; and to endorse a commencement date for City Plan Version 6.
3 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS Council resolved on 27 February 2018 (G18.0227.010):
1. That the report and attachments be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2. That the contents of this report be noted. 3. That Council endorse the following attachments: a) Attachment A: City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B Submission Report b) Attachment B: City Plan Major Update 1 package c) Attachment C: City Plan Major Update 1B package 4. That Attachment D be endorsed to be submitted to the Minister as supporting information. 5. That in accordance with section 117 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and Statutory Guideline 01/16 ‘Making and amending local planning instruments’, Council endorse City officers to undertake Step 7 including: a) that the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to write to the Minister seeking approval to adopt the proposed City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B packages enclosing the above endorsed documents. 6. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to advise submitters of how their submission was dealt with, as per Attachment A. 7. That Attachment A be made available on Council’s website. 8. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to make any minor, editorial and consequential amendments to the above documentation prior to sending to the Minister.
Council resolved on 31 January 2018 (G18.0131.013):
To note the proposed content and timeframes of City Plan Version 5, which is due to commence by the end of June 2018. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 144 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 5 (Continued) ADOPTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF CITY PLAN MAJOR UPDATE 1 AND 1B PD98/1132/02/07(P9)
4 DISCUSSION
4.1 Background Council undertook public consultation on Major 1 and 1B in accordance with the endorsed Community Engagement and Communications Plan from 4 October 2017 to 15 November 2017. A total of 73 submissions were received, resulting in a total of 187 points of submission.
As a result of submissions, changes were made to Major 1 and 1B. These changes were considered not to be significantly different to what was available during public consultation.
On 27 February 2018, Council resolved to submit City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B (Major 1 and 1B), and associated supporting material, to the Minister seeking endorsement to adopt.
The items included in Major 1 and 1B are outlined below:
Item Summary Amended and updated various parts of City Plan to improve Small lot housing review development outcomes for housing on lots less than 400m2 (small lot houses). Integrate the Party house land use controls (Temporary Local Party house land use controls Planning Instrument (TLPI) No. 4 (Party houses) 2018) into the City Plan. Updates to Flood overlay mapping to reflect up-to-date data and Flood overlay State Government criteria, with consequential changes to the Flood code to ensure workability. Inclusion of additional policy outcomes to address key views and Burleigh Heads Village visual settings, maintain cross-block links and laneway character activation, and protect the existing high street character and function. New provisions in the Strategic framework, to reinforce the unique Tugun Village character character and values of the Tugun Village in line with community aspirations and values. New administrative definitions to assist in the interpretation of Transport definitions the Transport code. Changes to align City Plan with the endorsed 2014 Gold Coast Gold Coast Cultural Precinct Cultural Precinct Masterplan Design Report. Building over or near Council Inclusion of provisions which ensure development is located and infrastructure designed to protect Council infrastructure. Reduced levels of assessment for social, community and public Social, community and public supportive land uses on public land within the Open space, supporting uses Sport and recreation and Community facilities zones. Covered car parking setbacks Amendments to the Medium and High density residential zone in Medium and High density codes to allow a minimum 6 metre front setback for covered car residential zones parking (excluding basements). Remove reference to Wave Updates to the Strategic framework to remove reference to Break Island for the Integrated Wave Break Island being investigated for an Integrated Resort Resort Development at the Development or cruise ship terminal. Broadwater Hours of operation for Update to apply a closing time of midnight for accepted accepted commercial uses in commercial land uses in District centres, consistent with those District centres that apply to assessable uses. Categories of development Updates to include certain lease, access easement, community and assessment for lease, title and volumetric subdivisions as code assessable access easement, community development in the Medium density and High density residential title and volumetric zones. subdivisions Emerging community zone The Emerging community zone code has been updated identify setback / site cover residential setback and site cover provisions for lots that have 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 145 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 5 (Continued) ADOPTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF CITY PLAN MAJOR UPDATE 1 AND 1B PD98/1132/02/07(P9)
Item Summary provisions been subdivided. Categories of development Updates to reduce level of assessment for Council delivered and assessment for Utility utility installations (such as roads, footpaths, bikeways, bridges, installations affected by sewer and water pipes). overlays Change to the designation of Biggera Waters to a Specialist The Biggera Waters Centre centre and updates to zoning, height and density of the and Surrounding Land Study surrounding lands to support the long-term growth of the centre. Refinements to the density provisions and subdivision requirements within the Low density residential zone. A Alignment of residential 2 residential density and minimum lot size of 1 per 400m will be density and lot size in the Low permitted when proposed on a lot with dual access or in density residential zone proximity to Mixed use or Specialist centres, as identified on existing residential overlay mapping.
4.2 Ministerial response On 12 June 2018, Council received a response from the Minister (Attachment A) providing endorsement for Council to adopt Major 1 and 1B, with no conditions.
The Ministerial response also encouraged Council to progress an alignment amendment to integrate the state interests articulated in the State Planning Policy July 2017 and South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 (Shaping SEQ).
As this work is already underway, an alignment amendment at this time is not required. This work will be presented as part of future update packages.
4.3 Proposed options for City Plan Version 6 As the Ministerial response was not received in time, Major 1 and 1B was not adopted and commenced as part of City Plan Version 5 on 27 June 2018 due to not receiving the Minister’s response in time. This potential risk was highlighted in Item 3 of the Agenda report presented to the Economy, Planning & Environment Committee on 24 January 2018 and endorsed by Council on 31 January 2018 (G18.0131.013).
Given that Council has now received endorsement from the Minister to adopt Major 1 and 1B, and having regard to its content, City officers proposed that Major 1 and 1B should commence as part of City Plan Version 6 as soon as practicable.
A set of possible commencement timelines options have been considered, which are as follows:
Option A: commence City Plan Version 6 as soon as practicable (i.e. September 2018).
Option B: commence City Plan Version 6 in line with Major amendment to the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) for Stormwater quality (i.e. late 2018 or early 2019*) *note this commencement date is dependent upon timeframes to complete state interest review, public consultation and Ministerial adoption.
The advantages and disadvantages for each option are detailed below.
Option Advantages Disadvantages Flood mapping updates will be incorporated into City Plan in a timely A new version will commence only manner. There is a risk if these are not three (3) months after the Option A incorporated. commencement of Version 5 on 27 Party house land use controls will be June 2018. incorporated into City Plan in a timely 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 146 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 5 (Continued) ADOPTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF CITY PLAN MAJOR UPDATE 1 AND 1B PD98/1132/02/07(P9)
Option Advantages Disadvantages manner. Small lot housing updates will be incorporated into City Plan in a timely manner. These provide greater detail for the design and assessment of small lot housing. Items previously encouraged to be investigated by the Minister (Biggera Waters and Low density residential zone alignment) will be incorporated into City Plan in a timely manner. Items within Major 1 and 1B will be delayed, such as Flood mapping Packages will be consolidated and updates, Party house land use controls commenced as one version, reducing and Small lot housing. Option B the amount of versions within a short If commencement is delayed until early period of time. 2019, a new Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) will be required.
To create more certainty for the community, it is recommended that Option A be endorsed to allow the commencement of City Plan Version 6 on 20 September 2018.
4.4 Next steps In accordance with Step 9 of Statutory Guideline 01/16 ‘Making and amending local planning instruments’ (MALPI), Council must decide whether to adopt the proposed update.
This report seeks endorsement from Council to adopt and commence Major 1 and 1B as part of City Plan Version 6.
As part of adoption, Council must also place a notice in the gazette, a local newspaper and on Council’s website.
5 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN The City Plan aligns with the Corporate Plan, Gold Coast 2022, specifically with the following vision statements and objectives: Our city provides a choice of liveable places; Our city is safe; We are proud of our city; Our community is inclusive and supportive; We plan for the future of the city; and We manage the city responsibly.
6 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS Not applicable.
7 RISK MANAGEMENT This activity supports the mitigation of Economy, Planning and Environment Directorate Risk number CO000510:
‘City Plan delivers inadequate and/or ineffective strategic/development policy (e.g. poor planning, built form, growth, social and environmental outcomes – including flood impacts).’
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7.1 Creation of a superseded Planning Scheme Each time a new version of City Plan commences, the previous version becomes a superseded planning scheme. In accordance with section 29 of the Planning Act 2016, the proponent has 12 months to make a superseded request in relation to a superseded planning scheme. If Council decides to agree to such a request, within 6 months of receiving Council’s decision, the proponent must lodge the superseded application.
In accordance with section 31 of the Planning Act 2016, if Council refuses a superseded planning scheme request, an affected owner may claim compensation, if it can be demonstrated that there has been an adverse planning change. An adverse planning change includes a change that reduces the value of an interest in premises. In accordance with section 31(4)(a) of the Planning Act 2016, an adverse planning change does not include a planning change that:
has the same effect as another statutory instrument, other than a TLPI, for which compensation is not payable; or is made to comply with the regulated requirements; or is about matters included in a Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP); or is made to reduce a material risk of serious harm to persons or property on the premises from natural events or processes (eg. bush fires, coastal erosion, flooding or landslides) as required under the Minister's Guidelines and Rules; or is about the relationships between, the location of, or the physical characteristics of, buildings, works or lots, if the yield achievable is not substantially different from the yield achievable before the change. The yield achievable is not substantially different if the gross floor area of the residential building: a) is not more than 2,000m²; and b) is reduced by not more than 15%.
8 STATUTORY MATTERS This update package commenced under the (now repealed) Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) and related Statutory guideline 01/16: Making and amending local planning instruments (MALPI).
Under section 285 of the Planning Act 2016, the repealed SPA and MALPI process continues to apply to this major amendment.
The flowchart below outlines the relevant MALPI steps for a major update and the progress of Major 1 and 1B.
As per the above, Council has now received approval from the Minister to adopt Major 1 and 1B. This report is seeking endorsement from Council to adopt and commence Major 1 and 1B as part of City Plan Version 6.
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9 COUNCIL POLICIES Not applicable.
10 DELEGATIONS Not applicable.
11 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION
Not applicable. 12 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS
External/community stakeholder impacts External stakeholders will be kept informed of the status of new versions and upcoming updates to City Plan through Council’s website, industry briefings and fortnightly Planning and Development Alerts.
With the commencement of the updated flood mapping as part of this update package, a specific industry briefing will be provided for private certifiers.
Internal (organisational) stakeholder impacts Internal stakeholders will be kept informed on the status of City Plan Version 6 through email communications and intranet website updates. Training for internal stakeholders will also be conducted prior to commencement.
City officers will brief Divisional Councillors on the commencement of the updated flood mapping and provide detailed information to assist Councillors in responding to enquiries from the community.
13 TIMING Subject to Council’s endorsement, it is anticipated Major 1 and 1B will be included in City Plan Version 6, commencing on 20 September 2018.
14 CONCLUSION On 12 June 2018, Council received a response from the Minister (Attachment A) with endorsement to adopt Major 1 and 1B, subject to no conditions.
Officers are now seeking Council’s endorsement to adopt and commence Major 1 and 1B as part of City Plan Version 6 to commence on 20 September 2018.
15 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:
1 That in accordance with section 285 of the Planning Act 2016 and Statutory Guideline 01/16 ‘Making and amending local planning instruments’ (MALPI), Council adopts the proposed City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B. 2 That Council undertakes the remaining steps in Step 9 of MALPI, including placing public notices in the gazette, local newspaper and on Council’s website. 3 That the adopted City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B commence as part of City Plan Version 6 on 20 September 2018. 4 That Attachment A be made available on Council’s website. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 149 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 5 (Continued) ADOPTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF CITY PLAN MAJOR UPDATE 1 AND 1B PD98/1132/02/07(P9)
5 That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to make any minor, administrative and consequential changes to City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B as required, prior to its commencement.
Author: Authorised by: Katherine Berlin Alisha Swain Senior Planner Director Economy, Planning & Environment 3 July 2018
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Committee Recommendation Adopted At Council 31 July 2018
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION EPE18.0725.005 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Owen-Jones
1 That in accordance with section 285 of the Planning Act 2016 and Statutory Guideline 01/16 ‘Making and amending local planning instruments’ (MALPI), Council adopts the proposed City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B. 2 That Council undertakes the remaining steps in Step 9 of MALPI, including placing public notices in the gazette, local newspaper and on Council’s website. 3 That the adopted City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B commence as part of City Plan Version 6 on 20 September 2018. 4 That Attachment A be made available on Council’s website. 5 That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to make any minor, administrative and consequential changes to City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B as required, prior to its commencement.
CARRIED
ADOPTED AT COUNCIL 31 JULY 2018 RESOLUTION G18.0731.013 moved Cr Caldwell seconded Cr Vorster That Committee Recommendation EPE18.0725.005 be adopted as printed which reads as follows:-
1 That in accordance with section 285 of the Planning Act 2016 and Statutory Guideline 01/16 ‘Making and amending local planning instruments’ (MALPI), Council adopts the proposed City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B. 2 That Council undertakes the remaining steps in Step 9 of MALPI, including placing public notices in the gazette, local newspaper and on Council’s website. 3 That the adopted City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B commence as part of City Plan Version 6 on 20 September 2018. 4 That Attachment A be made available on Council’s website. 5 That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to make any minor, administrative and consequential changes to City Plan Major Update 1 and 1B as required, prior to its commencement.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 151 Economy, Planning & Environment CommitteeAttachment Meeing 1 ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 The Hon. Cameron Dick MP Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Queensland Government Infrastructure and Planning
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12 JUN 2018
Councillor Tom Tate Mayor Gold Coast City Council PO Box 5042 GOLD COAST MAIL CENTRE QLD 9729
Dear Coulicillor Tale' / 0vlel
Thank you for your letter of 19 March 2018 seeking approval for the Gold Coast City Council (council) to adopt a major amendment to the Gold Coast City Plan (City Plan) - Major Update 1 and 1B (proposed amendment).
I am satisfied that the proposed amendment has been prepared in accordance with the Statutory guideline 01/16 - Making and amending local planning instruments, and appropriately integrates the relevant state interests identified in the State Planning Policy (SPP) April 2016. I approve the proposed amendment with the addendum received on 13 April 2018 by the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP) to progress to adoption.
I note that the SPP July 2017 and the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 (ShapingSEQ) have since taken effect. I encourage the council to progress an alignment amendment as a matter of priority to integrate the state interests articulated in these documents into the planning scheme.
In the interim, the council will be required to apply the assessment benchmarks within Part E of the SPP July 2017 to the extent of any inconsistencies with the City Plan.
If you require further information, I encourage you to contact Mr Gareth Richardson, Manager, Planning and Development Services — SEQ South, in DSDMIP on 5644 3220 or [email protected].
Yours sincerely •
CAMERON DICK MP Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 152 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 6 CITY PLANNING COASTAL HAZARD ADAPTATION STRATEGY – PHASE 3 TO 8 PD113/1303/05
1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
Not Applicable.
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The QCoast2100 program, developed by the Queensland State Government is providing funding via the Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ) to coastal councils to undertake risk based planning to help build resilience against coastal hazards. The output of this will inform the development and preparation of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS).
In October 2017, Council successfully applied for funding to initiate this process. Now that the preliminary work (Phase 1 and 2 of the CHAS) has been drafted in partnership with relevant Council Directorates, Council is positioned to apply for additional funding to complete the remaining phases of the CHAS.
The CHAS process will involve a detailed identification and assessment of the areas prone to current and future coastal erosion and inundation. The identification of all key assets (Council, private and commercial) located within this area will also be undertaken in order to better understand the overall level of risk to the city and enable a risk based planning approach.
An appropriate governance structure will also be prepared and implemented to ensure all internal and external stakeholders are engaged and enabled to participate. It is projected that to complete the full CHAS will take approximately two years.
Ultimately, the CHAS will assist and inform Council’s delivery of existing strategies; facilitate long term asset management planning of key city assets within the coastal corridor; and enhance City Plan coastal hazard policy, as well as meeting corporate risk and state planning policy recommendations.
3 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to seek Council support to apply for further QCoast2100 funding from the State Government to complete a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) and to formalise governance oversight to assist with the development of this project.
4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
Not Applicable.
5 DISCUSSION
Background
The Queensland State Government has provided funding for the QCoast2100 program via the LGAQ to coastal councils to undertake risk based planning to help build resilience against coastal hazards. Coastal hazards such as erosion and inundation from extreme weather events and future sea levels are expected to impact upon assets essential to the City’s economy, environment and wellbeing.
The CHAS aims to facilitate the development of high quality information to enable defensible (legally, socially and economically), timely and effective local adaptation decision-making across areas of the city which are subject to coastal hazards and will impact upon planning and operations such as: land use planning and development assessment; infrastructure planning and management including roads, stormwater and foreshores; asset management and planning including nature conservation, recreation, cultural heritage values and other public amenities; community planning; and emergency management. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 153 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 6 (Continued) COASTAL HAZARD ADAPTATION STRATEGY – PHASE 3 TO 8 PD113/1303/05
Local governments who are successful at securing funding (there have been 25 to date) are required to prepare a CHAS in accordance with a minimum standards and guidelines template. This is to ensure a continuity of approach and design across all the Queensland coast councils involved in the program.
The development of a CHAS consists of eight project phases:
1. Plan for life of project stakeholder communication and engagement; 2. Scope coastal hazard issues for the area of interest; 3. Identify areas exposed to current and future coastal hazards; 4. Identify key assets potentially impacted; 5. Risk assessment of key assets in coastal hazard areas; 6. Identify potential adaptation actions; 7. Socio-economic appraisal of adaptation options; and 8. Strategy development, implementation and review.
The City already undertakes a program of coastal management work that enables the City to absorb the impacts of coastal erosion. The CHAS does not seek to detract from this work but rather enhance the social, economic, environmental and land use planning objectives this program of work supports now and into the future.
Defending the shoreline, both along our ocean beaches and along the immense and complex networks of artificial and natural waterways will always remain a long term adaptive measure to address coastal erosion. However, the CHAS will investigate other potential adaptive approaches such as:
avoid (where necessary and as part of strategic land use decision making); capacity building (enhancing behavioural change and directing social activity); and accommodate (that is, improving design standards of our urban infrastructure and habitable and commercial spaces) to anticipated changes in future levels of inundation either from sea level rise or intense storm events.
The development and implementation of the CHAS will also assist with mitigating the natural hazard resilience corporate risk (CO000644) via supporting the existing strategies in analysing the risk to soft and hard assets from coastal hazards.
CHAS Phase 1 and 2
The City of Gold Coast is currently completing the initial two phases and is now positioned to apply for the bulk of the funding in order to complete this project.
In alignment with the LGAQ minimum standards guidelines, Council in partnership with key internal stakeholders has developed a draft communications and engagement plan, and undertaken a preliminary issues, gap and scoping assessment to inform and a road map and a project management plan.
As part of the scoping report a preliminary GIS analysis was undertaken to quantify the scale of the key assets located in the coastal zone. That analysis is detailed below.
Key Assets Inundation (10,000 Erosion year Average Return (100 year Average Return Interval)t Interval + Sea Level Rise) Roads 31.5 km 55.6 km Stormwater * NA 36.7 km Water pipe * NA 265 km Electrical Junction 75 177 Emerging Community 95 ha 124 ha Open Space 1392 ha 1923 ha Conservation area 5157 ha 6207 ha 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 154 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 6 (Continued) COASTAL HAZARD ADAPTATION STRATEGY – PHASE 3 TO 8 PD113/1303/05
* Inundation of pipes and pump stations will be further investigated in Phase 4 of this project. t 10,000 year ARI inundation is similar to current 100 year ARI plus sea level rise
To assist with the effective development of the CHAS, it is proposed to develop a governance structure consisting of a Technical Working Group (TWG) and a Project Reference Group (PRG). The technical group will include council officers from relevant areas across the organisation which may be impacted from coastal hazard. Potential representatives from this technical group have already met on two occasions to support the drafting of phase 1 and 2 of the CHAS.
The proposed Project Reference Group will include director/manager from each relevant Directorate. Holistic governance will help coordinate current and future actions to maximise adaptation approaches for the City.
It is a requirement of the QCoast2100 program that these governance structures are established prior to further funding being made available.
CHAS Phase 3-8 actions
Further funding is available from the state government of up to $450,000 to continue with the remaining phases of the CHAS.
It is important to note that it is a requirement of the CHAS development process to consider whole of city impacts and therefore it requires community and external agency consultation.
External consultation, it is proposed, will include asset stakeholders such as Energex, Transport and Mains Road and the Gold Coast Waterways Authority. A plan to engage with the wider community will be prepared as part of the later phases of the CHAS.
The State has mandated that the CHAS should consider defined sources of coastal hazard (being at least the defined storm tide event level and coastal erosion risk). The State does allow these sources to be integrated with riverine flooding. The City’s communication strategy with the wider community for the coastal hazard risk outputs for the CHAS will aim to consider the integration of other coastal hazard data with the CHAS outputs, including the risks of inundation from all sources, in consultation with the State.
Upcoming CHAS phases - if the funding submission is successful - will include:
3. Identify areas exposed to current and future coastal hazards LIDAR/DEM Site specific inundation, erosion prone area mapping Identify priority areas
4. Identify key assets potentially impacted Compile and update asset data layers (include external and Council) Develop impacted asset register Update asset management database (example with floor levels)
5. Risk assessment of key assets in coastal hazard areas Develop a risk matrix (current and future risk) Undertake a detailed risk assessment (likelihood and consequence) Stakeholder engagement
6. Identify potential adaptation options Determine adaptation options to respond to priority risks Determine impacts of adaptation options on planning scheme Stakeholder engagement
7. Socio-economic appraisal of adaptation options Undertake cost-benefit analysis 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 155 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 6 (Continued) COASTAL HAZARD ADAPTATION STRATEGY – PHASE 3 TO 8 PD113/1303/05
Prioritise adaptation options
8. Implementation and review Allocate roles and responsibilities Determine sequence for implementation of adaptation options Focus on priority risks Monitor, review and continue to engage with stakeholders
The funding application process is a non-competitive bid and involves submitting a funding application which is considered on its merits to LGAQ. This proposal is reviewed by the QCoast2100 board (made up from LGAQ, state and external representatives such as Griffith University) and a decision will be provided to local government applicants within 30 days with an offer and contract.
6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN
. Action 1.8 of Corporate Plan requires us to: ‘Implement the City Plan to undertake risk based land use planning that considers natural hazards as a fundamental element in city planning. . This project has interdependencies with a number of key Corporate Strategies such as the Ocean Beaches Strategy, Our Natural City Strategy, draft Water Strategy and assists in the implementation of City Plan. . City Plan section 3.8.7.1 details the overarching principles that are to guide land use development decisions in relation to natural hazards including coastal hazards such as erosion and inundation.
The CHAS will provide a common framework to assist other projects/strategies which may be affected by coastal erosion. The interdependencies will be explored throughout the development of this project.
It is not envisioned that this project will be a corporate strategy.
7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS
Budget/Funding Considerations
. The Department of Environment and Science is offering grants up to $500,000 for each coastal Queensland council as part of the QCoast2100 $12 Million program; . Co-contribution of 14% is required. This is proposed to be funded from existing directorate funding; . Development of CHAS will take 2 years to complete all 8 phases including stakeholder engagement. . The draft Project Management Plan has outlined a total cost of phases 3-8 (before rebate from LGAQ) of approximately $630,000. This includes the consultation process. This will require a co-contribution from Council of up to $88,000.
Costs for Capital Works and Service Proposals
. This funding can not be used for capital works or for staffing resources. It is for the preparation of a strategic plan to reduce the future risk of coastal hazards.
People and Culture
. No extra staff required.
8 RISK MANAGEMENT
. The existing corporate risk CO000644 - Natural Hazards Resilience will be mitigated via the development of the CHAS and it will reduce the risk exposure to Council.
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9 STATUTORY MATTERS
The State Planning Policy for natural hazards recommends councils undertake a fit-for-purpose coastal hazard investigation and risk assessment. The risk assessment should consider the risks presented by coastal hazards to existing and future communities and infrastructure for at least the defined storm tide event level and coastal erosion risk. The CHAS will assist Council in meeting the requirements of the State Planning Policy.
10 COUNCIL POLICIES
Not applicable.
11 DELEGATIONS
Not applicable.
12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION
Two internal workshops have already been conducted in the preparation of the project management plan. The attendees are well placed to form the TWG in the next phase.
Name and/or Title of the Directorate or Organisation Is the Stakeholder Satisfied Stakeholder Consulted With Content of Report and Recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Kathy Baker – Service Water and Waste Yes Sustainability Manager Shannon Hunt – Acting City Transport & Infrastructure Yes Assets Manager Darrin McNeilage – Executive Transport & Infrastructure Yes Coordinator Transport Assets Ron Jacobs – Parks and Lifestyle & Community Yes Recreational Services Manager Andrew Llewellyn – Corporate Office of COO Yes Asset Management Donna Pistol – Senior Lawyer Office of COO Yes
13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS
Future external stakeholder engagement will be coordinated via corporate communications staff and be guided by the CHAS Communication and Engagement Plan.
Coastal erosion needs to be considered by all stakeholders including public, private and commercial. To this end it is expected that engagement with external stakeholders will occur throughout the rest of this project. Engagement with universities, utilities, agriculture sector, state government departments, tourism, insurance, development, waterways authority as well as key community groups has been identified as important external stakeholders.
External / community stakeholder Impacts . Consultation will need to be integrated with other projects across Council in order to be consistent.
Internal (Organisational) Stakeholder Impacts . A business case will be developed to demonstrate how this project will integrate in with other existing projects that are currently under development. . The alignment and interdependencies with City’s Ocean Beaches Strategy, and Beaches and Waterways Asset Management Plans will be further explored through the development of the CHAS and its implementation. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 157 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 6 (Continued) COASTAL HAZARD ADAPTATION STRATEGY – PHASE 3 TO 8 PD113/1303/05
. A project reference group with representatives from each relevant directorate will be established with oversight of the TWG and will meet twice a year to approve progress of the CHAS.
14 TIMING
Funding is limited and is available on a first come first served basis. 25 Queensland coastal councils have already received funding for this program. To secure funding to develop a full CHAS, by completing phases 3 to 8, an application to LGAQ should be made as soon as possible.
15 CONCLUSION
A CHAS aims to facilitate the development of high quality information to enable defensible, timely and effective local adaptation decision-making across areas of the city which are subject to coastal hazards and which will impact upon planning and operations.
The City is currently completing the initial two phases and is now positioned to apply for the bulk of the funding in order to complete this initiative. Funding for the development of CHAS phases 3-8 is available via LGAQ.
The preparation and implementation of the CHAS will assist Council in meeting our corporate risk and state planning policy requirements.
16 RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:
1 That Council applies for QCoast2100 funding from Queensland State Government to complete the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy; 2 That Council approves establishment of a Project Reference Group and Technical working Group to oversee development of the CHAS; 3 That a progress report will be presented back to Council in 12 months.
Author: Authorised by: John Mabb Alisha Swain Scientist Director Economy, Planning and Environment 05 July 2018
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION EPE18.0725.006 moved Cr PJ Young seconded Cr Vorster
1 That Council applies for QCoast2100 funding from Queensland State Government to complete the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy; 2 That Council approves establishment of a Project Reference Group and Technical working Group to oversee development of the CHAS; 3 That a progress report will be presented back to Council in 12 months.
CARRIED
758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 159 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 OFFICE OF INNOVATION & ECONOMY 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
Refer 21 page attachment REDACTED
1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
1.1 I recommend that this report be considered in Closed Session pursuant to section 275 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the reason that the matter involves
(h) other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage.
1.2 I recommend that the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not Applicable.
3 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the 2018-19 International Trade and Investment Program (ITIP), including an updated proactive and reactive market approach post the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and an assessment of new market opportunities for the city.
The program and related activities support the delivery of the Economic Development Strategy 2023 (EDS) and the International Plan (IP), which deliver growth to the economy through export development and investment attraction.
4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
Refer Attachment 1 for prior resolutions.
5 DISCUSSION
5.1 Background
International trade and investment is an important part of the Gold Coast economy, and as the capital of small business in Australia, exporting is a natural progression for many of our small businesses who are looking to expand their business and or achieve foreign direct investment.
Recognising the importance of international trade and investment to the growth of the economy, in 2014, the City endorsed an International Plan, which articulates a ten year guide to developing a globally connected regional economy and provides the platform for international trade, foreign direct investment and business attraction.
The vision for the International Plan is to be Australasia’s emerging hub for trade and investment which is achieved through the implementation of an annual series of inbound and outbound mission programs through the International Trade and Investment Program (ITIP).
ITIP activities are designed to support the growth of the economy through: attracting high performance sporting team training camps and events generating business investment in the city improving the global reputation of the city as a place for business raising and repositioning the city as an emerging global city increasing bilateral trade relationships internationally increasing the volume of exports and number of exporters strengthening global stakeholder relationships 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 160 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
positioning the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct as an international hub for business, research and development leveraging off opportunities such as the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
5.2 2017-18 ITIP Outcomes
In 2017-18, the City undertook 10 outbound missions and hosted over 58 inbound delegations, not including the significant Trade 2018 Games Time Trade and Investment Program which occurred from 3-16 April, 2018.
Whilst there is an 18-36 month sales cycle involved with securing an export outcome, there are already early indications of outcomes from the missions completed in the 2017-18 financial year. Companies that have joined the City on trade missions to key markets have: increased their export sales expanded into new markets secured new distributors improved their global reputation.
The City will continue to work with these companies to further facilitate trade opportunities over the coming years.
A summary of the outcomes achieved to date for 2017-18 including Trade 2018 components are included in REDACTED . Some key highlights from the programs include:
ITIP
over $12 million of economic benefit generated through sporting events, training camps and exhibition matches facilitated through the Sport Attraction Program secured five major film productions through the Film Attraction Program – generating $43 million and creating over 400 jobs during production up to 25 Gold Coast companies participated in the 2017-18 outbound mission program Marine Equipment Trade Show - $80,000 sales confirmed, more than $1.5 million in export sales forecast Surfexpo – $100,000 in sales achieved, more than $2 million forecast from the event Arab Health - $60,000 worth of sales complete, up to $2 million in local export sales forecast.
Trade 2018
from an Australian perspective, the Trade 2018 international program was one of the most extensive business, trade and investment engagement campaigns for an international sporting event almost 3200 business, trade and investment contacts from key international industry, government and bilateral business organisations were involved in more than 120 engagements across the Queens Baton Relay international activations in the year leading up to the Games, Trade 2018 hosted 21 inbound trade and investment missions and engagements with delegates representing more than 17 countries during Games time, more than 2500 attendances were recorded across 32 Trade 2018 events and site visits staged on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns results from the Trade 2018 Games Time Delegate Feedback Survey reveal two-thirds of the delegates held either executive (e.g. CEO, CFO, CIO) or management positions or roles a strategic delegate attraction program resulted in 38 international delegations bringing 319 delegates from 26 countries to participate in the Games-time program across the key industry sectors the Trade 2018 Games-time program attracted some of the world’s most recognisable business people and entrepreneurs to the Gold Coast. More than 95 domestic and internationally renowned speakers and thought leaders shared trends and opportunities for business collaboration and highlighted diverse specialist industry capabilities across the priority sectors 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 161 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
immediate investment attraction leads in manufacturing received development of economic links, export partnerships, business relationships and collaboration with Commonwealth nations.
5.3 2018-19 Onwards - Changing Trade and Investment Dynamics
Export related trade across all sectors including manufacturing, tourism and education is an important part of the Gold Coast economy, growing from $2.305 billion in 2010-11 to $3.016 billion in 2016-17, representing a 31% increase in that period.
The City’s Innovation & Economy team work primarily with the manufacturing and wholesale categories across sectors, primarily including food, health, marine and an array of other advanced manufacturing sectors including aviation and defence.
Manufacturing from the city now accounts for $1.098 billion in export revenue, up 53% since 2010-11, with wholesale trade $173m, up 26% in that same period. This can be attributed to the annual work that the City undertakes in export development, offshore missions, investment attraction of export related businesses and broader market factors such as the drop of the Aussie dollar.
Since the development of the International Plan in 2014, there have been a range of changes and opportunities in global markets. Some of these major changes and opportunities which may influence where and how we deliver ITIP in future years include: Brexit decline in China’s outbound investment – particularly in entertainment, real estate and sporting teams new Free Trade Agreements entered, coming into force or under negotiation such as TPP-11 – which may present opportunities in markets such as Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia rise of e-commerce domestically and internationally – new players changing market dynamics of retail changing global politics
In the midst of this, the Gold Coast hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games which provided the opportunity from a business perspective through the Trade 2018 Program to establish new opportunities and diversify the City’s international markets.
On a more local level, offshore trade and investment missions, particularly in the China market, have become highly competitive. Up until a few years ago, the City and Brisbane were market leaders in terms of offshore engagements, particularly in the China and Hong Kong markets. Nowadays we are seeing increased offshore missions, particularly from other South East Queensland Councils such as Redland Bay, Ipswich, Logan and Sunshine Coast; to the point that TIQ signed an MOU with the Local Government Association of Queensland to ensure a coordinated trade and investment approach offshore.
The Innovation & Economy Branch continues to monitor these changing trade and investment dynamics, both locally and across the globe in order to provide better assistance to local business and ensure that ITIP meets industry gaps and demands.
5.4 Refocused Target Markets
Until the commencement of the Trade 2018 Program in early 2017, the City had a primary focus on opportunities in non-Commonwealth Nations including China, Middle East, United States of America, Korea and Japan with the International Plan categorising key international markets in tiers as follows:
Tier One – China (including Hong Kong) and the Middle East Tier Two – India Tier Three – mature markets such as the United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and other Commonwealth Nations. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 162 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
Following a review of ITIP and all key markets across Tiers 1-3 as per the International Plan, a pro- active and reactive market approach is proposed rather than a tiered market approach.
This includes existing markets in which we have established relationships and key contacts such as China, the Middle East, PNG and the US with the inclusion of Malaysia / Singapore and the UK as key follow up markets from Trade 2018. New opportunities such as TPP-11 may present opportunities in markets such as Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia which will be explored through the Mayoral Mission in September 2018 and future market visits.
Attachment 3 highlights the key proactive and reactive markets for the City and provides brief details on the key opportunities that will be pursued, noting that the City will continue to collaborate and support partner agencies such as Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, Destination Gold Coast and Study Gold Coast with their engagements whether it be in a proactive or reactive market.
5.5 2018-19 ITIP
The 2018-19 ITIP includes a mix of offshore trade, investment and civic opportunities, coupled with targeted inbound visit programs and domestic opportunities. The 2018-19 ITIP will: match the city’s trade and investment capabilities and opportunities with international market demands leverage the raised international profile from hosting the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games develop new Commonwealth market opportunities established as a result of Trade 2018 support export ready businesses to access international markets attract new film investment from priority markets including the US and China continue to expand on our high performance sport initiatives in PNG and the South Pacific explore emerging opportunities and establish critical relationships, in preparation for major events such as World Expo Dubai 2020 and the next Commonwealth Games in 2022 use established and emerging City relationships and partnerships such as Sister City Agreements as a catalyst to develop trade and investment ties, particularly in new markets such as Thailand, Vietnam and possibly Indonesia.
In May 2019, just over one year on from the Games, focus will be placed on showcasing the Gold Coast by inviting international business and industry leaders to experience the city. Trade 2018 proved that targeted inbound hosting can be highly effective and generate benefits including: the ability for more local companies to participate in the program generate more in-depth relationships showcase the diversity of the Gold Coast from industry through to tourism and education improve international and domestic city reputation.
An identified opportunity is to broaden Gold Coast Business Week by offering a VIP Program for targeted high net worth individuals, investors and buyers to visit the Gold Coast at this time. This will be subject to further internal and external consultation and a subsequent report back to Council.
Nevertheless, offshore missions cannot be ignored and being front of mind is critical to developing meaningful and productive relationships. The success of Trade 2018 was based upon a yearlong engagement program in offshore markets to develop relationships and promote the Trade 2018 Games Time Trade and Investment Program. Without this engagement the City would not have achieved over 38 international delegations, visiting from 26 countries. Additionally Mayoral Missions, targeted film and sport attraction programs and export focused sales missions all assist to generate export and investment deals and strengthen the city’s economy.
A detailed overview of each proposed inbound, outbound and domestic activity is provided in Attachment 4; a summary of which is provided below: 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 163 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
MISSION TYPE LOCATION/S TIMING BUDGETS
Outbound Missions
Taipei and Tainan (Taiwan) Mayoral Mission Chengdu (China) Total: $23,500 (Taiwan, China, Thailand, Phuket (Thailand) 1-17 September 2018 · $5,000 – ITIP Vietnam, Hong Kong) Ho Chi Minh, · $18,500 - IR Hanoi (Vietnam) Hong Kong
21 – 26 October, Film Attraction Mission (USA) Los Angeles $10,000 – ITIP 2018 UK Malaysia / Flexible based upon Trade 2018 follow up mission Singapore opportunity with $20,000 – ITIP program Indonesia partners
Total: $49,000 Marine Equipment Trade · $40,000 – ITIP Amsterdam 13-15 November 2018 Show (Netherlands) · $9,000 – Tradestart
Sport Mission (PNG) Port Moresby November 2018 $5,000 - ITIP
Surf Expo (USA) Orlando 10-12 January 2019 $40,000 - ITIP
Total: $70,000 Arab Health (UAE) and Dubai 28 January – 1 · $55,000 – ITIP Partnership Meetings – Dubai February 2019 · $15,000 - IR Possible Mayoral Mission
UK Malaysia / Flexible based upon Trade 2018 follow up mission Singapore opportunity with $20,000 – ITIP program Indonesia partners
Beijing Film and Sport Attraction Shanghai June 2019 $10,000 – ITIP Mission (China)
Domestic Missions
As required throughout Investment Attraction Missions Sydney / Melbourne the year based upon $10,000 - ITIP – film, sport and business opportunity
Inbound Missions
7-9 September 2018 Food inbound buyers mission Gold Coast $15,000 - ITIP (prior to Fine Foods) 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 164 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
$150,000 – ITIP Gold Coast Business Week Gold Coast May 2019 (subject to future VIP Program Council report) As required throughout Ad hoc inbound opportunities Gold Coast the year based upon $25,000 – ITIP opportunity
In-market Resources
China in-market resource Chengdu All year $40,000 – ITIP
5.5.1 Introduction of a walker’s package to trade shows
To support the pipeline of new and emerging exporters, the continued engagement with established exporters and to deliver trade shows with a higher number of companies in attendance it is proposed to introduce a walker’s package in 2018-19 onwards.
The walker’s package will be available for companies interested in attending a City supported trade show but do not wish to have an exhibition space, either because they would prefer to walk than display their goods or they may not qualify for an exhibition space if they have already exhibited three times previously with the City.
A walker’s package does not provide the company with a dedicated space to display their items, rather it provides them with a home base and area at which they can conduct meetings from; as well as receive the support of City representatives in market and the added benefits of visiting the market as a delegation under a Government banner.
A walker’s package would be charged at half of the rate of an exhibitor at $250 per company and non- refundable.
5.6 Supporting programs
Supporting ITIP is a targeted suite of programs and activities which assist to prepare companies for trade and investment deals and generate awareness of markets and opportunities. Many of these will be undertaken as part of our Tradestart agreement with Austrade and the export advisory services the City provides and funded from budgets relevant to these programs.
In 2018-19, the City will work with our industry and Government partners to deliver a range of information and education opportunities for Gold Coast businesses. This will continue to leverage opportunities, particularly with key Trade 2018 markets such as India. Examples of these opportunities are as follows:
Free Trade Agreement Seminars Emerging Exporters Program Trusted Trader and E-Commerce sessions
We will also leverage Gold Coast based events that may include international business and industry opportunities such as Retail Global, ASMEX, Superyacht Rendezvous, SCIBS, Gold Coast Film Festival and International Cinema Convention all of which provide a potential opportunity to create new networks and build trade and investment opportunities.
Finally, we will support our partner agencies such as TIQ and Austrade to promote further opportunities for Gold Coast business both onshore and offshore. This includes referral of companies, working in collaboration to attract buyers and investors and supporting mission programs. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 165 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN
ITIP seeks to achieve the following strategic outcomes:
Gold Coast 2020 1.8 - Our city benefits from a great Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
Economic Development Strategy 2013-2023 Outcome 6.6 - A city known as an emerging world class business destination
Economic Development International Plan Objective 5 - Maximise legacy opportunities for business, sport and events from hosting the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™
7 GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IMPACT
The focus of the ITIP will continue to leverage the status of hosting the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and create direct business linkages across all economic sectors including education, high performance sport attraction, and investment attraction opportunities and showcasing the Gold Coast’s trade and export capabilities.
8 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS
Budget/Funding Considerations
ITIP is predominately funded from the 2018-19 Innovation & Economy recurrent operating budget, responsibility centre PE5370, Cost Centre 1006417 ($445,919).
In addition to this, there are two other budgets which complement ITIP. This includes Tradestart responsibility centre PE5370, Cost Centre 1006407 which requires at least 5% of the fully funded Austrade position’s contract value to be spent on international travel; which equates to approximately $9,000 per annum. This will cover approximately one to two international trade missions, depending on final airfares and accommodation quotes.
Funding in relation to International Relations for all Mayoral travel expenses (e.g. airfares, accommodation, transfers, etc) will be covered by responsibility centre CG6400, Cost Centre 1006434. International Relations officer travel expenses will be covered by 1004034.
Any trade and investment Mayoral mission-related expenses (e.g. in-country transfers, event and function expenses) will be covered by ITIP, whilst for travel that is civic focussed only, all Mayoral travel expenses will be covered by 1006434.
In 2014-15 a non-refundable $500 participation fee was introduced to companies who have been accepted to participate in outbound trade or investment missions in order to ensure commitment while also offsetting increased costs associated with logistics and hosting events. This is charged to all participating delegates except Council funded or controlled entities such as Gold Coast Tourism, Study Gold Coast and GCHKP.
As per 5.5.1 it is proposed that a $250 non-refundable walker’s fee is implemented in 2018-19 onwards for companies choosing not to have an exhibition space.
People and Culture
Current activities in relation to ITIP related tasks and activities are undertaken by officers within the Innovation and Economy Branch. Actions in relation to the development of sister / friendship cities are undertaken by officers within the Office of the Mayor. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 166 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
9 RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk number CO000427 – Failure to diversify the economy leading to an over reliance on the construction and tourism industries to generate economic growth and prosperity.
Risk number CO000497 – Failure to maximise the legacy and community development opportunities with GC2018 leading to reputation damage.
ITIP seeks to ensure the economy is built upon a diversified knowledge and export base with infrastructure supporting globally competitive business development and growth.
10 STATUTORY MATTERS
Not applicable.
11 COUNCIL POLICIES
The following policies may apply to ITIP: International Relations and Engagement Policy Corporate Travel and Accommodation Policy Expenses Reimbursement and Provision of Facilities for Mayor and Councillors Policy
12 DELEGATIONS
Not Applicable.
13 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION
Name and/or Title of the Directorate or Organisation Is the Stakeholder Satisfied Stakeholder Consulted With Content of Report and Recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Mayor, Tom Tate OCEO Consulted in relation to the missions for 2018-19 Chief of Staff, Wayne Moran OCEO Consulted in relation to the missions for 2018-19 Director EP&E, Alisha Swain EP&E Yes Chief Innovation & Economy EP&E Yes Officer (Acting), Ian Hatton International Relations Officer, OCEO Yes Katrina Metcalfe Business and Investment EP&E Yes Officer, Craig Rowsell Business and Investment EP&E Yes Officer, Derek Cheung Tradestart Advisor, Craig Ford EP&E Yes Business and Trade EP&E Yes Development Officer, Adam Bambrick Tradestart Manager Austrade Consulted in relation to missions for 2018-19 Program Manager, Queensland Trade and Investment Consulted in relation to missions Operations Queensland for 2018-19
14 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS
Continued stakeholder engagement forms a fundamental role in achieving the objectives outlined in the International Trade and Investment Program. Stakeholders include but are not limited to: 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 167 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
City of Gold Coast Trade and Investment Queensland Austrade Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Trade Consulates Controlled Entities International and Domestic Chambers of Commerce International Trade Organisations Domestic and International businesses Regional, State and Federal Tourism Authorities
15 TIMING
The International Plan and International Trade and Investment Program forms a component of the City’s Economic Development Strategy. The attached ITIP (Attachment 4) provides a twelve month program, for 2018-19, of inbound and outbound missions and activities. 16 CONCLUSION
The City’s International Trade and Investment Program incorporates a range of international and domestic activities which are designed to diversify and grow the economic base of the city and ensure the Gold Coast is recognised as an emerging world class business destination; in turn increasing trade and investment opportunities.
Over the past 10 years, the City has focused strongly in non-Commonwealth Nations, such as China, Middle East, Japan and the United States and will continue a long term commitment to building depth in these markets. However, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and associated Trade 2018 Program provided a unique opportunity to investigate new trade and investment opportunities in Commonwealth markets.
To continue the legacy of this work, a range of Commonwealth markets will be actively pursued in 2018-19 onwards including Malaysia, Singapore, PNG and the UK. This will be supported by new market investigations in the ASEAN region such as Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.
With changing trade and investment trends across the world, a proactive international trade and investment program that leverages established contacts and forms new relationships will be key to achieving the strategic goals of improved global profile and expanding the economy through trade and investment.
17 RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:
1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That Council endorses the 2018-19 International Trade and Investment Program. 3 That a further report is brought back to Council on the Gold Coast Business Week VIP Program. 4 That any Councillor wanting to participate in outbound missions express their interest to the Mayor. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 168 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
5 That Council authorises the CEO to amend the International Trade and Investment Program, including deletion of activities and approving officer travel, within the overall ceiling of responsibility centre PE5370, Cost Centre 1006417 and 1006407 for 2018-19, as priorities change throughout the financial year.
Author: Authorised by: Emma Wallace Alisha Swain Coordinator Economic Development (GC2018 Director Economy, Planning and Environment Trade and Investment) 10 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 169 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
ATTACHMENT 1
Council at its meeting of 13 June 2017 resolved in part G17.0613.015
1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.
2 That Council endorses the International Trade and Investment Program.
3 That Council authorises the CEO to amend the International Trade and Investment Program, including deletion of activities and approving officer travel, within the overall ceiling of the Economic Development Cost Centre 1006417 for 2017-18 and the allocated Games budget (project 55260), as priorities change throughout the financial year.
Council at its meeting of 24 June 2016 in part G16.0624.031:
1. That Council endorses the GC2018 International Trade and Investment Program including the activities outlined in the 2016-17 GC2018 International Trade and Investment Summary. 2. That any Councillor wanting to participate in outbound missions express their interest to the Mayor. 3. That Council authorises the CEO to amend the program, including deletion of activities and approving officer travel, within the overall ceiling of the GC2018 Games budget for 2016-17, as priorities change throughout the financial year.
Council at its meeting of 24 May 2016 resolved in part G16.0524.016:
1. That Council endorses the International Trade and Investment Program including the activities outlined in the 2016-17 International Trade and Investment Summary. 2. That any Councillor wanting to participate in outbound missions express their interest to the Mayor. 3. That Council authorises the CEO to amend the program, including deletion of activities and approving officer travel, within the overall ceiling of the Economic Development Cost Centre 1006417 and 1006415 for 2016-17, as priorities change throughout the financial year.
Council at its meeting of 5 May 2015 resolved in part G15.0505.027:
“1 That Council endorses the revised ten year International Plan for City of Gold Coast. 2 That Council endorses the International Trade and Investment Program including the activities outlined in the 2015-16 International Trade and Investment Summary. 3 That any Councillor wanting to participate in outbound missions express their interest to the Mayor. 4 That Council authorises the CEO to amend the program, including deletion of activities and approving officer travel, within the overall ceiling of the Economic Development Cost Centre 1006417 and 1006415 for 2015-16 ($420,200), as priorities change throughout the financial year.”
Council at its meeting of 6 May 2014 resolved in part G14.0506.33:
1 That Council notes the update on activities to progress the International Plan for the City of Gold Coast. 2 That Council endorses the International Trade and Investment Program including the activities outlined in the 2014 - 2015 International Trade and Investment Summary with the removal of item 14, which is a duplicate of item 6. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 170 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
3 That Council authorises the CEO, in consultation with the Mayor, to amend the program, including the addition and deletion of activities and approving officer travel, within the overall ceiling of the Economic Development Responsibility Centre ED5600, Cost Centre 1003882 and 1005114 for 2014 -2015, as priorities change throughout the financial year. 4 That any major departure from the International Trade and Investment Program 2014/15 be brought back to Council for approval. 5 That Council notes the ongoing commitment of the 2013 – 2023 International Plan’s objective to build depth in priority markets of China, Middle East and India to support the City of Gold Coast’s 2013 – 2023 Economic Development Strategy. 6 That: a. any Councilor wanting to participate in outbound missions expresses their interest to the Mayor. b. that Councillors be invited to be involved wherever possible, in inbound mission activities. 7 That Council endorses a non-refundable ITIP mission participation fee of $500 for approved Gold Coast companies on a six month trial basis to offset in-market logistics costs. 8 That a report on the outcomes of the Trial participation fee be brought back to Council for consideration by February 2015. 9 That a six monthly ITIP outcomes report be provided to Council during December and May each year.
Council at its meeting of 6 August 2013 resolved in part G13.0806.028:
“1 That Council endorses the ten year International Plan for City of Gold Coast with the following additions:- a amend the table on page 22 of the report to include the New Zealand Market with export capabilities of tourism and education and to add export capability of food to the Russia market; b include an explanation of the tiered market approach within the Plan. 2 That Council endorses the International Trade and Investment Program including the activities outlined in the 2013-14 International Trade and Investment Summary. 3 That any Councillor wanting to participate in outbound missions express their interest to the Mayor. 4 That Council authorises the CEO in consultation with the Mayor, to amend the program, including deletion of activities and approving officer travel, within the overall ceiling of the Economic Development Cost Centre 1003882 for 2013-14, as priorities change throughout the financial year. 5 That Council notes the aspirational target of ten businesses attending Tier 1 or Tier 2 trade missions led by Council as a pre-condition of officer attendance. 6 That total funding for international plan for 2013-14 as presented on page 42 of the report for outbound missions is $220,000.”
Council at its meeting of 12 June 2012 resolved in part G12.0612.019:
“1 That Council approves the International Trade and Investment Program (ITIP) for the 2012/2013 financial year. 2 That each identified trade related activity is subject to the participation of a minimum of five Gold Coast businesses unless otherwise authorised by the CEO. 3 That Council authorises the CEO to amend the program, including deletion of activities and approving officer travel, within the overall ceiling of the Economic Development Cost Centre 560 for 2012-13, as priorities change throughout the financial year. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 171 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
4 That Councillors wishing to be involved in the 2012-13 International Trade & Investment Program (ITIP) make their interest and reasons for participation known in writing to the Mayor for endorsement. 5 That funds for any Councillor participation in the 2012-13 International Trade & Investment Program (ITIP) be allocated in advance from the Councillors Conference Attendance Budget.
Council at its meeting of 16 May 2011 resolved in part G11.0516.017:
“1 That Council approves the International Trade & Investment Program (ITIP) for the 2011/2012 financial year.” 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 172 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
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ATTACHMENT 3 MARKET FOCUS DETAILS China incl Proactive – film A continued proactive focus with a shift away from tourism infrastructure investment and associated services to the attraction of high Hong Kong and sport performance sport and film outcomes. attraction, tourism, Continued investment in an in-market resource to pursue opportunities for the city and assist with the language barriers of doing education, business in China has provided great benefits to the City and its stakeholders; this will continued to be maintained in 2018-19. health and civic There are also strong civic relationships in China, particularly with cities including Beihai, Zhuhai, Chengdu, Wuhan, Jining and Sanya. Innovation & Economy will work closely with the Office of the Mayor to pursue these. Middle East Proactive – The annual Arab Health trade mission is the City’s most successful mission in the ITIP calendar. A strong city brand reputation for health, civic quality health products has been developed through annual visits, as well as a strong civic relationship, from multiple market visits.
New opportunities have emerged with Dubai Expo 2020 with an opportunity to leverage TIQ, Austrade and DFAT’s investment in this event. United Proactive – film, The annual Surf Expo and Film Attraction Missions continue to provide export and film attraction outcomes. This market will continue States of marine, surf, to be proactively pursued for these targeted industry outcomes with the marine industry explored via the civic relationship with Fort America skate and Lauderdale. leisurewear United Proactive – Opportunities such as Brexit, a potential free trade deal, Birmingham as next host of the Commonwealth Games and the number of Kingdom health, major trade missions that came to the Gold Coast as part of Trade 2018 have moved the UK into a proactive market focus for the coming events, ITIP program. investment attraction The City will work proactively via established contacts and Trade and Investment Queensland to pursue opportunities as part of Trade 2018. Malaysia Proactive – A strong contingent of Malaysian and Singaporean food buyers attended Trade 2018, presenting a valuable opportunity for our Gold and food, health Coast food, beverage and health related businesses to generate export deals. Singapore TIQ has also signified the importance of these markets by employing a new ASEAN Trade Commissioner that the City will work closely with to follow up relationships developed as part of Trade 2018. PNG Proactive – In 2015, the City signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Papua New Guinea Sports (PNG) Foundation in relation to sports sport attraction collaboration. This agreement was recently re-signed during Trade 2018.
The City will continue to proactively pursue outcomes in relation to this MOU in future ITIP programs and proposes to broaden the 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 178 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
PNG work to the Pacific with relationships established with other Pacific Nations interested in the Gold Coast as their training base. ASEAN – Watching brief – Close consideration will be kept on ASEAN markets as the TPP-11 is implemented, particularly Thailand and Vietnam following the focus on various Mayor’s visit in September 2018. Additionally, the City will further explore opportunities with partner agencies in markets such as Thailand, industries, civic Indonesia for education. Vietnam and Indonesia India Reactive The Gold Coast currently has a limited number of companies doing business in India, and will continue to explore opportunities as they arise with stakeholders such as Austrade and Trade and Investment Queensland.
Noting, Study Gold Coast has listed India as a key target market for their 2018-19 plans, the City will continue to support as opportunities arise. Japan Reactive Whilst an important market from a civic perspective, for trade and investment purposes the City has not made a market visit since 2013-14 with Interstyle Asia. Opportunities may exist with Rugby World Cup and Tokyo 2020 for Gold Coast businesses however to date, these have been niche. As such as reactive focus will be maintained in 2018-19.
Noting Japan is one of four priority markets for Study Gold Coast, the City will support education exports to this region, delivered by Study Gold Coast. Taiwan Reactive The City holds longstanding civic relationships with Taipei and Tainan however is not a proactive market for trade and investment purposes. Opportunities for digital city exchange and collaboration may exist and will be explored further in September 2018. Innovation & Economy will work closely with the Office of the Mayor to pursue opportunities for the September 2018 trip and ongoing engagements. South Korea Reactive South Korea is Australia’s third largest export market, largely due to the county’s dependence on imported energy, resources and agriculture.
High quality food, beverage, consumer goods and education opportunities exist however these will be pursued on a reactive case by case basis given the focus in other ASEAN markets at this stage. Canada Reactive Canada is often regarded as a competitor to Australia and has access to significant markets within its region such as the US and Mexico. Feedback from market visits is that Canadian companies are looking to Europe or Asia rather than Australia. As such, it is proposed that Canada is a reactive market with opportunities explored as they arise. Markets not Reactive Markets that have not been listed will be treated as reactive with opportunities explored on a case by case basis as they arise. listed Opportunities that relate to a specific industry, such as METSTRADE will be proactively targeted regardless of which market it falls within. For example, this trade show is in Amsterdam however it is premier worldwide show for this industry. FTA negotiations have also commenced with the European Union which will be closely monitored. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 179 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
ATTACHMENT 4 2018-19 ITIP SUMMARY
MISSION TYPE LOCATION/S TIMING ITIP BUDGET
Outbound Missions
Taipei and Tainan (Taiwan) Mayoral Mission Chengdu (China) Total: $23,500 (Taiwan, China, Thailand, Phuket (Thailand) 1-17 September 2018 · $5,000 – ITIP Vietnam, Hong Kong) Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi · $18,500 - IR (Vietnam) Hong Kong
Film Attraction Mission Los Angeles 21 – 26 October, $10,000 – ITIP (USA) 2018 UK Trade 2018 follow up Malaysia / Singapore Flexible upon $20,000 – ITIP mission program / Indonesia opportunity
Total: $49,000 Marine Equipment Trade Amsterdam 13-15 November · $40,000 – ITIP Show (Netherlands) 2018 · $9,000 – Tradestart
Port Moresby Sport Mission (PNG) November 2018 $5,000 - ITIP
Orlando Surf Expo (USA) 10-12 January 2019 $40,000 - ITIP
Arab Health (UAE) and Total: $70,000 Dubai Partnership Dubai 28 January – 1 · $55,000 – ITIP Meetings – including February 2019 · $15,000 - IR Mayoral Mission UK Trade 2018 follow up Malaysia / Singapore Flexible upon $20,000 – ITIP mission program / Indonesia opportunity
Beijing Film and Sport Attraction Shanghai June 2019 $10,000 – ITIP Mission (China)
Domestic Missions
As required Investment Attraction throughout the year Missions – film, sport and Sydney / Melbourne $10,000 - ITIP based upon business opportunity
Inbound Missions
Food inbound buyers 7-9 September 2018 Gold Coast $15,000 - ITIP mission (prior to Fine Foods) Gold Coast Business Week $150,000 – ITIP Gold Coast May 2019 VIP Program (subject to future 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 180 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
Council report)
As required Ad hoc inbound throughout the year Gold Coast $25,000 – ITIP opportunities based upon opportunity
In-market Resources
China in-market resource Chengdu All year $40,000 - ITIP
ITIP BUDGET TOTAL $445,000
2018-19 ITIP OUTBOUND MISSION JUSTIFICATIONS
MAYORAL MISSION (TAIWAN, CHINA, THAILAND, VIETNAM AND OUTBOUND MISSION HONG KONG)
Event Date 1-17 September 2018
Taipei and Tainan (Taiwan) Location Chengdu (China) Phuket (Thailand) Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi (Vietnam) Hong Kong
Mission Information Recognising the importance of developing and maintaining international partnerships between the Gold Coast and other countries, this Mayoral Mission to various markets in Asia will focus on civic, digital city and investment related outcomes.
Target Market Various as listed above
No of companies Not applicable attending
Expected outcomes from the Mayoral Mission include: Expected Reaffirm civic relationships particularly in Taiwan outcomes/value add Progress Sister City discussions with Chengdu Investigate new civic and economic opportunities in Thailand and Vietnam Emmanuel College sister school signing in Chengdu Investigate mutual digital city opportunities in Taiwan Explore investment opportunities Innovation & Economy Officer x 1 Resources Office of the Mayor International Relations Officer x 1 City of Gold Coast China in-market consultant x 1 (Chengdu only) Mayor Tate
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program (Innovation & Economy Officer) Office of the Mayor associated costs including Mayoral and Officer travel and associated incidentals (International Relations – Tourism levy) Budget Total: $23,500 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 181 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
$5,000 – ITIP $18,500 – International Relations Officer – Innovation & Economy Office of the Mayor – Officer Estimated cost to Accommodation: $2,000 Accommodation: $2,000 Council Airfares: $2,000 Airfares: $2,000 Events: N/A Other: $1,800 Other: $1,000
Office of the Mayor - Mayor Airfares: $8,000 Accommodation: $3,500 Events: N/A Other: $1,000
Estimated industry N/A contribution
OUTBOUND MISSION FILM ATTRACTION MISSION (USA)
Event Date 21 – 26 October 2018
Location Los Angeles
Council's membership with Ausfilm provides the opportunity to attend Mission Information Ausfilm Week Los Angeles. This is the most prominent business opportunity for Australians in the film industry to connect with US based production companies. This provides the opportunity to understand the upcoming slate of Hollywood film productions and to enter negotiations to secure these productions to the Gold Coast.
Target Market United States
The mission will be organised by Ausfilm. City of Gold Coast will be joined No of companies by a range of stakeholders from industry including: attending Screen Queensland Village Roadshow Studios Showfilm Expected outcomes from the Film Attraction Mission include: Expected film attraction outcomes outcomes/value add continued network consolidation in market for the film industry leverage presence of Ausfilm Week in United States to improve City Reputation.
Resources Innovation & Economy Officer x 1
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
Budget $10,000
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Marketing: $1,000 Other: $2,000
Estimated industry N/A contribution
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OUTBOUND MISSION TRADE 2018 FOLLOW UP MISSIONS x 2
Event Date Flexible based upon opportunity – proposed to undertake at least two missions in the financial year
Location Possible options include: UK, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia
Trade 2018 was a key driver to attract international and domestic business, Mission Information government and media partners to the city and Queensland in the lead during GC2018.
To continue to progress outcomes and the engagement of leads that were generated during April 2018, and to generate new opportunities for Trade 2018 during Gold Coast Business Week in May 2019 a follow up offshore engagement program may be required.
Target Market Key Commonwealth Nations listed as proactive such as Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom and PNG. Market proximity would also allow for opportunities in Indonesia to be explored at this time.
No of companies Will be assessed based upon the opportunity attending
Expected outcomes for the Trade 2018 Follow Up Mission include: Expected continue to leverage networks and opportunities outcomes/value add raise the city’s global profile as an emerging world class business destination strengthen the city’s international network achieve export outcomes and promote local businesses attract new business investment to the city attract high performance sporting teams attract delegates to attend Gold Coast Business Week VIP Program
Resources Innovation & Economy Officer x 1
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
Budget $40,000
Accommodation: $3,500 Budget breakdown (per Airfares: $3,500 event) Events: $10,000 Marketing: $1,000 Other: $2,000
Estimated industry N/A contribution
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OUTBOUND MISSION MARINE EQUIPMENT TRADE SHOW (NETHERLANDS)
Event Date 13-15 November 2018
Location Amsterdam
The marine sector employs more than 2000 people on the Gold Coast and Mission Information a supply chain supports three major boat builders, and several smaller boat builders. This globally competitive and unique advanced manufacturing sector is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. METS is the largest marine technology and equipment trade show in the world, and is a primary mechanism for entering European and some United States shipyards, boat builders’ supply chains.
The first METS trade show was supported last year with strong outcomes from Marine Airflow International and Fabdock who prepared well and performed strongly on the stand. More than 24,000 visitors at the show will be looking for new products, new business and new opportunities from Europe, the USA and wider global market, presenting a range of opportunities for Gold Coast businesses.
Target Market METSTRADE is a global trade show with a focus on Europe and USA.
Targeted Gold Coast companies to join this mission include: No of companies manufacturers of vessels and goods attending marine equipment and accessory manufacturers hardware components lighting dock floatation systems marine services.
Targeting up to seven exporters to participate in the event. Expected outcomes for METS include: Expected achieve export sales outcomes and promote local businesses outcomes/value add raise the city’s global profile as the most prominent marine servicing and supply location in the southern hemisphere and default location in the South Pacific bring marine buyers, boat captains and high net worth individuals to the Gold Coast diversify and strengthen the city’s marine sector, which has a high economic contribution to the city, including new job creation
Resources Innovation & Economy Officer x 1
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program – booth, event and marketing related fees
Tradestart – flights, accommodation and incidentals for Coordinator Trade Development Trade Start Export Advisor if in attendance
Total: $49,000 Budget $40,000 – ITIP $9,000 – Tradestart Accommodation: $3,000 Budget breakdown Airfares: $4,000 Trade Stand: $30,000 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 185 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
Other: $12,000 Estimated industry Industry to meet own costs associated with airfares and accommodation contribution Participation fees to be charged to all participating companies.
OUTBOUND MISSION SPORT MISSION (PNG)
Event Date November 2018
Location Port Moresby, PNG
In 2015, the City signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Papua Mission Information New Guinea Sports (PNG) Foundation in relation to sports collaboration, which has resulted in 25 different sporting teams from PNG visiting the Gold Coast for high performance training camps. This agreement was recently re-signed during Trade 2018 and will continue to provide high performance and leadership development opportunities between the Gold Coast and PNG.
Additionally, in the lead-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, the City worked in partnership with the Commonwealth Games Federation and Griffith University to undertake three training camps for around 50 athletes on the Gold Coast for Pacific Island nations. This resulted in these athletes being more prepared for the competition, by accessing high quality coaching and facilities.
This mission will leverage the above two programs to progress sport opportunities with PNG and other Pacific Island nations with the intent of the Gold Coast being the high performance location for the pacific region.
Target Market Pacific Islands including PNG, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu and Cook Islands.
The City of Gold Coast will be joined by a range of stakeholders from local No of companies industry including: attending Griffith University Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre Expected outcomes for the Sport Mission include: Expected Inward investment to the Gold Coast sourced via high performance outcomes/value add training camps Inward investment to the Gold Coast sourced via sport education initiatives
Resources Innovation & Economy Officer x 1
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
Budget $5,000
Accommodation: $1,000 Budget breakdown Airfares: $2,000 Events: $1,000 Marketing: $1,000
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OUTBOUND MISSION SURF EXPO (USA)
Event Date 10-12 January 2019
Location Florida, USA
The sports technology and accessories sector is instrumental to the Gold Mission Information Coast way of life. The City hosts male and female world champions in a range of water based sporting activities. Supporting the sector is a range of locally developed and innovative equipment and technologies, many of which are registered designs and trademarks which enable high performance sports. The surfboard manufacturing sector is continuing to recover from offshore manufacturing, with local designs and constructions positioned at the high end of the market.
Surf Expo draws buyers from specialty stores from across the globe. Average buyer and exhibitor turnout exceeds 28,600 attendees including retailers, exhibitors and media. Surf Expo is a trade only event and is not open to the public.
Surf Expo has proved itself to be a great platform for Gold Coast exhibitors to get informed about latest trends and innovations and create export opportunities and meet business partners from across the globe.
Target Market United States, Canada, Central/South America region
Targeted companies to join this mission include exporters of goods No of companies including but not limited to: attending surfboards wakeboards skateboards surf, skate and wake accessories, fashion and complementary products
Targeting up to seven exporters to participate in the event, dependent on stand size. Expected outcomes for Surf Expo include: Expected achieve export sales outcomes and promote Gold Coast industry outcomes/value add capability deliver on the city’s global reputation as the origin of innovation and world champions in surf, paddle, wake and skate sectors increase recognition of the Gold Coast sector capability, products and services in the North American market. Products include ICT, paddle craft, recreational applications, fashion and accessories to the sector bridge the demand/supply disparity between Gold Coast exporters and North American buyers in the sector, and address key barriers to market including liability, 3PL, distribution and IP innovation diversify and strengthen the city’s exporters in the surf/wake/paddle/skate and paddle sectors which supports new job creation.
Resources Innovation & Economy Officer x 1
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related fees
Budget $40,000 – ITIP
Accommodation: $2,000 Budget breakdown Airfares: $3,000 Trade Stand: $30,000 including stand design Other: $5,000 Industry to meet own costs associated with airfares and accommodation Estimated industry contribution Participation fees to be charged to all participating companies. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 188 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
OUTBOUND MISSION ARAB HEALTH (UAE) INCLUDING MAYORAL MISSION
Event Date 28-31 January 2019
Location Dubai, Middle East
Arab Health is the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals Mission Information in the MENA region. In 2018, the event welcomed more than 4,200 exhibiting companies and 103,000 attendees from 150+ countries. The Australia’s Gold Coast trade stand is the largest in the Australian pavilion, covering 36sqm, and supports 10 exhibitors.
The City has run the Australia’s Gold Coast stand at the Arab Health trade show for 10 years, and in that time has developed significant brand credibility for the City in this sector. With year after year interest from pharmacies across the Middle East, the City has supported dozens of brands from the Gold Coast health sector to develop long term supply chains into pharmacies and health organisations in the wider region. This year, buyers from all major pharmacies in the UAE met all Gold Coast stand exhibitors, pharmacies included – Life, Marina, Aster and Alpha. In addition, pharmacies from across the wider region, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Iran, Kuwait and Bahrain visit the Australia’s Gold Coast stand to discover new over the counter pharmacy products.
Supporting Arab Health is a Mayoral Mission to Dubai to enrich the civic relationship and conduct follow up Government meetings. As the host of the World Expo in 2020, the timing is ideal to explore future potential business and civic ties with Dubai.
Target Market Middle East and Europe
No of companies Estimated 10 companies attending
Expected outcomes for the Arab Health and supporting Mayoral Mission Expected include: outcomes/value add raise the city’s global profile as an emerging world class business destination strengthen the city’s international network with our Sister City Dubai achieve export outcomes and promote local businesses increase recognition of the Gold Coast sector capability, products and services in the region explore opportunities in relation to Dubai 2020 World Expo for Gold Coast businesses
Innovation & Economy Officer x 1 Resources Office of the Mayor International Relations Officer x 1 Mayor Tate
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Office of the Mayor associated costs including Mayoral and Officer travel and associated incidentals (International Relations – Tourism levy)
Total: $70,000 Budget $55,000 – ITIP $15,000 – International Relations (Mayoral and International Relations Officer costs) Innovation & Economy Officer Budget breakdown Accommodation: $3,000 Airfares: $2,000 Trade Stand: $45,000 Other: $5,000
Office of the Mayor - Mayor Airfares: $6,000 Accommodation: $3,000 Events: N/A Other: $1,000
Office of the Mayor – Officer Accommodation: $1,500 Airfares: $2,000 Other: $1,500 Industry to meet own costs associated with airfares and accommodation Estimated industry contribution Participation fees to be charged to all participating companies. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 190 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
OUTBOUND MISSION FILM AND SPORT ATTRACTION MISSION (CHINA)
Event Date June 2019
Location Beijing and Shanghai, China
Council's membership with Ausfilm provides the opportunity to attend the Mission Information Ausfilm led Australia China Film Industry Exchange. This is the most prominent business opportunity for Australians in the film industry to connect with China based production companies. China’s ever-increasing film market provides opportunities for film attraction both from the United States and China moving forward. Attendance at previous Ausfilm Week China events has assisted to attract ‘At Last’ and ‘Legend of Sun and Moon’ to be shot on the Gold Coast.
Supporting the annual Ausfilm China mission also allows for the city to meet with sports related investment opportunities, particularly in high performance training camps. Recent visits to Beijing has assisted in securing two teenage level high performance training camps to Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre and also continued discussions with the Beijing National Aquatic Centre to develop mutually benefiting swimming partnerships with the Gold Coast.
Target Market China
The film attraction component of the mission will be organised by Ausfilm. No of companies City of Gold Coast will be joined by a range of stakeholders from industry attending including: Screen QLD Village Roadshow Studios Showfilm
It is not expected that local companies will join the sport attraction meetings in Beijing and Shanghai. Expected outcomes from the Film and Sport Attraction Mission include: Expected film and sport attraction outcomes outcomes/value add continued network consolidation in market for the film industry leverage presence of AusFilm Week to improve city reputation.
Resources Innovation & Economy Officer x 1 China in-market resource
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
Budget $10,000
Accommodation: $3,000 Budget breakdown Airfares: $2,000 Events: $3,000 Other: $2,000
Estimated industry N/A contribution
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2018-19 ITIP DOMESTIC MISSION JUSTIFICATIONS
DOMESTIC MISSIONS SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
Event Date Flexible dates subject to opportunities in these markets
The domestic market, especially Sydney and Melbourne are important Mission Information markets for the city in terms of high performance sport attraction, film investment attraction and business attraction.
Domestic missions throughout the year provide an opportunity for the City to engage with high value leads.
Target Markets Sydney and Melbourne
No of companies Company attendance on these missions is on an as required basis. attending
Expected outcomes from domestic missions include: Expected raise the city’s global profile as an emerging world class business outcomes/value add destination strengthen the city’s domestic network attract new business, film and sport investment
Resources Innovation & Economy Officer (x2 as required)
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
Budget $10,000
Budget breakdown Budget subject to each event
Industry to meet own costs associated with airfares, accommodation, Estimated industry communications, marketing and entertainment contribution Participation fees will be charged as relevant.
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2018-19 ITIP INBOUND MISSION JUSTIFICATIONS
OUTBOUND MISSION FOOD INBOUND BUYERS MISSION
Event Date 7-9 November 2018
The Fine Foods trade show in Melbourne is one of the largest food events Mission Information in Australia with a number of international buyers coming into market at that time.
To build on the momentum we have created, and to further develop our legacy outcomes from Trade 2018, Austrade posts have indicated this is an ideal initiative for us to attract international food buyers to the Gold Coast prior to the event in Melbourne.
The five day Supply Chain Development program that was delivered for Trade 2018 has been focused into a two day program that meets the sourcing and business needs of visiting buyers, with export development opportunities for local brands.
This program includes incentivising buyers to come to the Gold Coast through the provision of complimentary accommodation of up to four nights for targeted buyers.
No of companies Target to attract up to 10 international buyers to the city. attending Local businesses will be engaged as relevant to the Program.
Expected outcomes for the food inbound buyers mission include: Expected achieve export sales outcomes and promote local businesses outcomes/value add strengthen global stakeholder relationships
Resources Innovation & Economy Officers as required
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
Budget $15,000
Accommodation for targeted buyers: $7,000 Budget breakdown Events: $5,000 Other: $3,000
Estimated industry Industry will be invited to participate at the Program including through contribution attendance at events, business matching and hosting of site visits. There will be no charge incurred for companies to participate in this program however they must meet the criteria of being an export ready business or in the Emerging Exporters Program. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 193 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 7 (Continued) 2018-19 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM PD330/275/03/01/24(P1)
INBOUND GOLD COAST BUSINESS WEEK VIP PROGRAM MISSIONS
Event Date May 2019
Mission Trade 2018 was a key driver to attract international and domestic business, Information government and media partners to the city and Queensland in the lead during GC2018.
An opportunity exists to grow the successful Gold Coast Business Week by offering a VIP Program to targeted inbound business delegates.
Further work with internal and external stakeholders is required to develop a succinct program which will be the subject of a future Council report.
No of companies Companies will be targeted on a case by case basis to match the inbound mission attending program.
Local businesses will be engaged as relevant to the VIP Program.
Expected city outcomes from the Gold Coast Business Week VIP Program include: Expected increase business investment to the city by attracting suitable companies outcomes/value to invest through a targeted business investment program add improve the global reputation of the city as a sound place for business, high performance sport, investment, education and lifestyle raise and reposition the city from a tourism city to an emerging global city increase bilateral trade relationships with targeted international organisations strengthen global stakeholder relationships
Resources Innovation & Economy Officers as well as other departments of Council and external stakeholders as required
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
Budget $150,000
Inbound hosting costs such as airfares and accommodation: $20,000 Budget Event infrastructure: $40,000 breakdown Events: $80,000 Transport and Logistics: $10,000
Estimated Industry will be invited to participate at the Program including through attendance industry at events, business matching and hosting of site visits. There will be no charge contribution incurred for companies to participate in this program however they must meet the criteria of being an export ready business or in the Emerging Exporters Program.
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Event Date Ad hoc throughout the year as opportunities arise – both proactive and reactive
Mission Information Throughout the year opportunities arise to host inbound delegations for the purposes of investment attraction and export development.
These leads are received either through the offshore work that the City undertakes annually, to Council directly through the Office of the Mayor or arise from our partner network including Trade and Investment Queensland or Austrade.
Target Market Various
No of companies Companies will be targeted on a case by case basis to match the inbound attending mission program.
Expected city outcomes include: Expected raise the city’s global profile as an emerging world class business outcomes/value add destination strengthen the city’s domestic and international network attract new business, film and sport investment achieve export sales outcomes and promote local businesses
Resources Innovation & Economy Officers as required
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
Budget $25,000
Budget breakdown Budget subject to each event and inbound mission requirements
Industry will be invited to participate at relevant inbound mission programs Estimated industry including through attendance at events, business matching and hosting of contribution site visits. There will be no charge incurred for companies to participate in this program however they must meet the criteria of being an export ready business or in the Emerging Exporters Program.
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2018-19 ITIP IN-MARKET RESOURCE JUSTIFICATIONS
IN-MARKET CHINA IN-MARKET RESOURCE RESOURCE
Dates All year
China is Australia’s largest two-way trading partner in goods and services Purpose (valued at $155.2 billion in 2016). The stock of Chinese direct investment in Australia has also grown in recent years reaching $41.9 billion in 2016 (our fifth largest direct investor).
A market the size of China also comes with its challenges, some of these include market entry, language and cultural differences. By engaging an in- market consultant with proven experience in helping Australian companies succeed and speaks the local language, the City is able to reduce barriers of entry for Gold Coast businesses.
The City’s in-market consultant’s key responsibility is to strengthen government to government relations and promote inward investment into the Gold Coast as well as outward trade to the China market. Expected city outcomes include: Expected progress government to government, government to business and outcomes/value add business to business initiatives to deliver outcomes with relevant stakeholders from the city and China attract and secure inbound business, trade and investment delegations to the Gold Coast across key industry sectors – trade, investment, health and knowledge, education, film and sport coordinate and confirm meeting programs and recommend suitable dates/timing of inbound and outbound missions provide specialised advice to officers and transfer market knowledge facilitate introductions to current and future partners/contacts in market identify events and activities across China at which Council should be represented to raise the city’s profile in China across trade, investment, health and knowledge, education, sport and film assist Council pre/during/post with outbound China Mayoral and trade missions
Resources Henry He – DSY International Co Limited (based in Chengdu)
Funding source International Trade and Investment Program
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Refer 63 page attachment
1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
1.1 I recommend that this report be considered in Closed Session pursuant to section 275 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the reason that the matter involves
(h) other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage.
1.2 I recommend that the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.
2 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide a project update in relation to The Spit Master Plan process that is currently underway.
3 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS
At the 755th Council Meeting held Tuesday 29 May 2018, Council resolved (refer G18.0529.020) as follows:
1. That this report/attachments be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171(3) and 200(5) of the Local Government Act 2009.
2. That Council note the Ministerial correspondence dated 13 April 2018, including: a advice that the Coordinator-General has decided not to reassess the coordinated project application for the Oceanside Cruise Ship Terminal b a Memorandum of Understanding for the preparation of the Master Plan for The Spit signed by the Minister of the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning c the composition of The Spit Master Plan Community Reference Group d The Southport Spit Master Plan Communication and Engagement Strategy – March 2018.
3. That the Mayor writes to the Minister for the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning identifying outstanding concerns, expressing an intent to continue to work collaboratively and requesting amendments to the MoU.
4. That a further report be provided to Council once the Minister for the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning provides a response.
Attachment 1 includes other relevant historic Council resolutions regarding The Spit Master Plan.
4 DISCUSSION
4.1 Memorandum of Understanding
On 13 April 2018, the Mayor received correspondence from the Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (the Minister) in relation to The Spit Master Plan, which included a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Minister.
This was reported to Council on 29 May 2018 at the 755th Council Meeting. At this meeting, and in response to this correspondence, Council resolved that the Mayor write to the Minister identifying outstanding concerns, expressing an intent to continue to work collaboratively and requesting amendments to the MoU. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 197 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 8 (Continued) THE SPIT MASTER PLAN PD113/1275/17(P1)
Following this Council meeting on 5 June 2018, the Mayor sent a letter to the Minister. A copy of this letter is included in REDACTED On 15 June 2018, the Mayor received correspondence from the Minister, which included an amended MoU signed by the Minister. A copy of this correspondence is included as REDACTED
City officers considered that the amended MoU received on 15 June 2018 satisfactorily addressed Council’s previously resolved concerns. Of note, the MoU: does not restrict the ability of the Council to respond in a timely manner to media enquiries and encourages media releases to be made jointly whenever possible states the master planning process will consider the potential effects of the proposed ocean- side cruise ship terminal at Philip Park in relation to its built form, access arrangements, servicing layout and infrastructure requirements states that Council may make application to the State Government in relation to the cruise ship terminal following release of the final master plan, at the conclusion of Phase Three of the program (refer to Figure 1 below).
Figure 1: The Spit Master Plan process
The amended MoU does not commit to the consideration of a cruise ship terminal option at Doug Jennings Park. As advised in the Minister’s letter of 15 June 2018, it is the State Government’s position that there is no development north of Sea World; therefore, the revised MoU refers only to the proposed ocean-side cruise ship terminal at Philip Park.
At the 724th Council Meeting held 18 October 2016, it was resolved (refer to G16.1018.025 in Attachment 1) that Council reduces the number of locations under investigation for a cruise ship terminal through the feasibility study from three to one, with the focus being a location ocean-side of Philip Park. The State Government’s position is consistent with Council’s resolution and allows Council and the State Government to continue to work collaboratively in the master plan process.
On 21 June 2018, the Mayor signed the MoU (Attachment 4). This action has enabled the formation of the Project Control Group (PCG), and has allowed for Council participation in Phase Two of The 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 198 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 8 (Continued) THE SPIT MASTER PLAN PD113/1275/17(P1)
Spit Master Plan process. On 26 June 2018, the Director of Economy, Planning and Environment emailed an update on the MoU to Councillors, with the executed MoU attached.
4.2 Progress Update - Phase One summary
As depicted in Figure 1, Phase One of the master plan process involved pop-up consultation sessions and an online survey, the visioning master planning workshop (Workshop One), the convening of stakeholder groups and a site context analysis.
4.2.1 Pop-up sessions and survey During February and March 2018, the State Government held a series of pop-up sessions and conducted an online survey to receive feedback from the community on their aspirations for the future of The Spit. Findings from these events have been collated into a consultation report, The Southport Spit Master Plan Consultation Report, April 2018. The report is available on the State Government’s project website, https://haveyoursay.dilgp.qld.gov.au/the-spit/documents (the project website).
During this consultation period, almost 900 people attended ‘pop-ups’ and almost 500 surveys were completed online. Almost half of all feedback came from the suburbs immediately surrounding the Spit Master Plan area. The results indicated that the natural environment and recreation opportunities were the top qualities valued about the Spit. The community facilities and inclusivity of The Spit also rated strongly. In relation to future development opportunities, there was significant feedback opposing any changes to height. Additionally, sentiment about a cruise ship terminal was mixed. Of the 230 comments received specifically in relation to a cruise ship terminal, 144 comments were opposed and 86 comments were supportive.
4.2.2 Workshop One Workshop One was held on 28 and 29 April 2018. Material from Workshop One can be found on the project website. Of key importance, the material includes The Spit Master Plan Workshop One - summary of the outcomes. This document is a summary of the discussion and key points that emerged in Workshop One (Attachment 5). Workshop participants identified the following objectives as being of fundamental importance to future planning for the Spit: promoting the community role of The Spit enhancing the environmental attributes of The Spit boosting business opportunities on The Spit advancing the maritime functions of The Spit producing a superior form of development on The Spit improving connectivity and delivering infrastructure on The Spit.
4.2.3 Stakeholder groups convened The stakeholder groups consist of the below. A more detailed list of stakeholder groups is included in Attachment 6. Community Reference Group – 31 May 2018 Key Stakeholder Group – 31 May 2018 Landholder Advisory Group – 13 June 2018
The first stakeholder group meetings have been convened. The purpose of these meetings was to provide an update on the project and reach agreement to the Terms of Reference for each respective group. The Terms of Reference and minutes for these meetings are available on the State Government project website. The next round of stakeholder meetings are due to be convened in August 2018, following the completion of Workshop Two, which is to be held on 21 – 22 July 2018.
4.2.4 Site context analysis As part of Phase One, the following background reports were prepared by the State Government appointed consultant team, led by John Gaskell Planning Consultants and Deike Richards: Site Context and Site Analysis, John Gaskell Planning Consultants Strategic Context and Land Use Planning, John Gaskell Planning Consultants Preliminary Heritage Context, Australian Heritage Specialists Urban Structure and Built Form, Deike Richards 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 199 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 8 (Continued) THE SPIT MASTER PLAN PD113/1275/17(P1)
Public Realm, Open Space and Landscape, ASPECT Studios Environment and Ecology, John Gaskell Planning Consultants Economics, Colliers International Infrastructure, Robert Bird Group Transport and Traffic, Cambrey Consulting
The State Government intends to finalise and release these reports online ahead of Workshop Two. When released, the above reports can be found on the State Government project website (https://haveyoursay.dilgp.qld.gov.au/the-spit/documents).
4.2.5 Draft Vision Statement The vision statement is intended to reflect the feedback received from the community during the first round of consultation (including the pop-up sessions) and Workshop One. The vision statement plays a critical role in laying the foundations for the remainder of the master planning process as depicted in Figure 2 below. It will help shape the identification and evaluation concept options.
Figure 2: How the vision statement will provide a framework for the development of The Spit Master Plan
At the time of writing, a draft vision statement has been prepared and uploaded onto the State Government’s project website (Attachment 7). The State Government commenced consultation on this draft vision. Consultation will end 8 July 2018. It is intended that the vision statement be finalised and approved by the Project Control Group ahead of Workshop Two on 21 – 22 July 2018.
The draft vision statement as well as the findings of the consultation and Workshop One that informed the draft vision statement are available on the State Government’s project website and include: The Spit Master Plan – Draft Vision Statement Wayfinder – Preparing the draft vision statement (provides a high level overview of all the documents linked to preparing the draft vision statement) The Spit Master Plan – Producing the Vision (a summary of inputs to and processes followed in preparation of the draft vision statement)
4.3 Phase Two update
With Phase One completed, this phase involves two master planning workshops to be held on 21 – 22 July 2018 and 24 – 25 November 2018. As depicted in Figure 1, the objectives of Phase Two are the development of concept options, identification of a preferred concept, and identification of priority implementation initiatives.
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5 RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:
1 That this report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That Council note the execution of the amended MoU by the Mayor, dated 21 June 2018. 3 That a Phase Two project update be presented to Council in September 2018.
Author: Authorised by: Adrien Frew Alisha Swain Senior Strategic Planner Director Economy, Planning & Environment 3 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 201 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 ITEM 8 (Continued) THE SPIT MASTER PLAN PD113/1275/17(P1)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION EPE18.0725.008 moved Cr Owen-Jones seconded Cr Caldwell
1 That this report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That Council note the execution of the amended MoU by the Mayor, dated 21 June 2018. 3 That a Phase Two project update be presented to Council in September 2018.
CARRIED
Cr Vorster requested that his vote in the negative be recorded.
There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 11.02am. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 202 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
Attachment 1
Relevant Historic Council Resolutions 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 203 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
Relevant historic Council resolutions regarding the Spit Masterplan
At its meeting on 29 May 2018, Council resolved (refer G18.0529.020) as follows:
1. That this report/attachments be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171(3) and 200(5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2. That Council note the Ministerial correspondence dated 13 April 2018, including: a. advice that the Coordinator-General has decided not to reassess the coordinated project application for the Oceanside Cruise Ship Terminal b. a Memorandum of Understanding for the preparation of the Master Plan for The Spit signed by the Minister of the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning c. the composition of The Spit Master Plan Community Reference Group d. The Southport Spit Master Plan Communication and Engagement Strategy – March 2018. 3. That the Mayor writes to the Minister for the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning identifying outstanding concerns, expressing an intent to continue to work collaboratively and requesting amendments to the MoU. 4. That a further report be provided to Council once the Minister for the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning provides a response.
At its meeting on 13 March 2018, Council resolved (refer G18.0313.024) as follows:
1. “That attachment 8 be deemed a confidential document and the remainder of the report/attachments be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2. That Council note the Office of the Coordinator General decision of 1 February 2018. 3. That the Mayor writes to the Queensland Premier (copy to the Minister for the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning and Coordinator General) requesting: a. a confirmation that two potential locations be considered as options for a Gold Coast Cruise Ship Terminal during The Spit master plan process Option A: The Seaway Cruise Ship Terminal (S-CST) on Doug Jennings Park or Option B: The Ocean-Side Cruise Ship Terminal (O-CST) on Philip Park b. re-assessment of the coordinated project application by the Office of the Coordinator General on the basis that Council and the State government will work together to avoid compromising the master plan process and to limit local community confusion and uncertainty c. that the Memorandum of Understanding for The Spit master plan be finalised covering: i. the composition of the Community Reference Group ii. all community and stakeholder engagement strategies the implementation plans and processes to ensure that the broader community has comprehensive involvement and representation throughout the master planning process iii. confirmation that the study area, where relating to Main Beach south of Waterways Drive, has been included for context only and its inclusion won’t affect the State’s consideration of any development applications lodged pursuant to the Planning Act 2016 iv. the identification and timing of key milestones of the master plan process. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 204 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
4. That a further report be provided to Council once the State government provides its decision on the coordinated project application and confirmation that the Cruise Ship Terminal options will be considered as an option in The Spit master plan process.”
At its meeting on 18 October 2016, Council resolved (refer G16.1018.025) as follows:
“That Committee Recommendation ED16.1013.005 be adopted as printed which reads as follows: 1. That Council note the update for the Ocean-side Cruise Ship Terminal feasibility study. 2. That Council, based on the reasons as outlined in Section 5.2 of this report, reduces the locations for investigation through the feasibility study from three to one, with the focus being a location ocean-side of Philip Park. 3. That to further inform The Spit master plan process, the Mayor writes to the Premier noting Council’s preference for further investigation of the ocean-side of Philip Park as the focus for the cruise ship terminal.
At its meeting on 15 September 2016, Council resolved (refer G16.0915.004) as follows:
“Council defers consideration of the application for a development permit for a Material Change of Use for Apartments, Resort Hotel, Tourist Facility (Museum Art Gallery and Aquarium) Shop, Restaurant, Café, Takeaway Food Premise, Service Industry (Group A), Convenience Shop, Tourist Shop and Outdoor Sport and Recreation and Development Permit for operational works for prescribed tidal works, until such time as Council, in partnership with the State Government, proceeds to develop a plan for the Spit, so as to address land use, density, height and other planning matters for incorporation into a future amendment of the City Plan, within a timeframe of no longer than 12 months.”
At its meeting on 7 June 2016, Council resolved (refer G16.0607.020) as follows:
“That Committee Recommendation ED16.0602.006 be adopted, with a change to Part 2, such that it reads in its entirety as follows: 1. That the report and attachments be deemed non-confidential except Attachment 3 which be deemed confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2. That the City undertakes the feasibility investigations to assess Ocean-side Cruise Ship Terminal options as outlined in this report.” 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 205 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
Attachment 2
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Contents
1. Purpose of the MOU 3 2. Parties to the MOU 3 3. Background to the MOU 3 4. Basis of the MOU 3 5. Actions of the parties 5 6. Information 5 7. Contacts 7 8. Dispute Resolution 7 9. Legal effect of the MOU 7 10. Miscellaneous 7
Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding 9
Appendices
Appendix A The Spit Master Plan Area Appendix B The Spit Master Plan Program Appendix C The Spit Master Plan Governance Arrangement Appendix D The Spit Master Plan Project Control Group Terms of Reference
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This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (the MOU) is made this day of 2018 between:
The State of Queensland (the State) ABN 29 230 178 530 of 1 William Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000 and The Gold Coast City Council (the Council) ABN 84 858 548 460 of PO Box 5042, Gold Coast MC 9729
The AGREED TERMS of the MOU are as follows:
1. Purpose of the MOU
The MOU establishes the actions to be taken by the parties to the MOU to seek to collaboratively prepare the master plan for the Southport Spit (The Spit).
2. Parties to the MOU
The parties to the MOU (the parties) are the State represented by the Honourable Cameron Dick MP, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (the Minister) and the Council represented by Councillor Tom Tate, Mayor of the Council (the Mayor).
3. Background to the MOU
On 1 August 2017, the Premier announced that a master plan would be prepared for The Spit. The master plan will cover the area shown on the map at Appendix A.
4. Basis of the MOU
The MOU is based on the following understandings, which are agreed by the parties:
4.1 The master plan is proposed to deliver on the objective of revitalising The Spit and increasing its benefit to the Gold Coast as a community asset, utilising a comprehensive program of community engagement to ensure all stakeholders have the opportunity to be involved in the master planning process. 4.2 The master plan will be the result of: a) a collaborative approach between the State and the Council b) a comprehensive design-led process c) extensive and meaningful community engagement d) extensive opportunities for the involvement of stakeholders Page 3 of 9 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 215 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
from the business, community and environment sectors.
4.3 An established parameter for the preparation of the master plan is that the maximum height of all development on The Spit (except for any theme park rides in Sea World) will be three storeys.
4.4 The master planning process will consider the potential effects of the proposed ocean-side cruise ship terminal at Philip Park in relation to its built form, access arrangements, servicing layout and infrastructure requirements.
4.5 The consideration of the proposed cruise ship terminal during the master planning process does not imply State Government support for, or opposition to, the proposal.
4.6 If the Council wishes to apply for approval for a cruise ship terminal the parties acknowledge that an appropriate time to do that would be subsequent to the release of the master plan at the completion of Stage Three of The Spit master plan program at Appendix B.
4.7 The State, through the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP), will:
a) be responsible for the governance of the master planning process, in accordance with the governance arrangement at Appendix C
b) establish, resource and perform the role of project manager for the preparation of the master plan and assemble a project team comprising representatives of DSDMIP, the Council and the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (the Authority)
c) appoint, and manage the performance of, consultants engaged in the course of the master planning process
d) manage the whole-of-government input to the master planning process
e) chair and provide the secretariat for the Project Control Group for the master plan (PCG) in accordance with the terms of reference for the PCG at Appendix D.
4.8 Given the key role performed by the Council in determining proposals for development on land at The Spit and in the management and maintenance of significant parts of The Spit, the Council will play a pivotal role in the master planning process as a member of the PCG and by way of the actions proposed to be taken by the Council as outlined in the MOU.
4.9 The Authority will also play an important role in the master planning process as a member of the PCG, recognising the essential function performed by the Authority in managing a substantial proportion of the area covered by the master plan, in particular, Doug Jennings Park Page 4 of 9 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 216 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
and Moondarewa Spit.
4.10 The PCG will receive and consider the reports and recommendations of the project manager and provide advice to the parties.
4.11 The parties are committed to a collaborative approach to enabling the preparation of the master plan to proceed in a positive and timely manner.
4.12 Each party will bear its own costs of negotiating, preparing and administering the MOU and the collaborative preparation of the master plan, unless otherwise stated in the MOU or expressly agreed to the contrary by the parties.
5. Actions of the parties
5.1 The parties will undertake the following actions:
a) The parties will receive the reports and recommendations of the FCC and consider the most appropriate response to those reports and recommendations.
b) The parties will advise the FCC of the outcome of their consideration of the PCG's reports and recommendations to enable the preparation of the master plan to proceed.
c) The parties will, in due course, consider the prospect, nature and timing of an operational agreement between the parties to proceed with the implementation of the master plan beyond the life of the MOU.
d) The parties will not represent themselves, and must ensure that their officers, employees, agents and sub-contractors do not represent themselves, as being an officer, employee, partner or agent of the other party or as otherwise able to bind or represent the other party.
5.2 The milestones set out in The Spit master plan program at Appendix B guide the parties to undertake their actions in an effective and timely manner for the preparation of the master plan.
6. Information
6.1 Each party will retain its intellectual property rights in all information and other material provided to the other party under the MOU. Each party consents to the use of its intellectual property in all information and other material provided to the other party to meet its obligations under the MOU.
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6.3 In clauses 6.1 and 6.2, intellectual property includes all copyright including any future copyright, moral rights, patent rights, registered and unregistered trademarks and service marks, registered and unregistered designs, confidential information including trade secrets and know-how, and all other rights resulting from intellectual activity in all fields.
6.4 A party must only use the confidential information of the other party for the purposes of the MOU. Each party must keep the confidential information of the other party confidential, except where:
a) the information is public
b) disclosure is required by law
c) disclosure is made to a person (e.g. a consultant or technical expert) on a need-to-know basis for the purposes of the MOU, on the basis that the person also keeps the information confidential
d) the disclosure is made with the prior written consent of the other party.
In this clause, confidential information includes information and material which one party stipulates is confidential or which should reasonably be regarded as confidential by the other party.
Further, in this clause, government authority means the crown, a minister, a government department, a corporation or authority constituted for a public purpose, a holder of an office for a public purpose whether, in each case, State or Commonwealth, a local authority, a court, and any officer, employee or agent of any of the foregoing in that capacity.
6.5 The State and the Council will inform each other, as soon as reasonably practicable, of any third party or media enquiry about or in relation to the MOU or anything produced as a result of any action undertaken in accordance with the MOU and will only answer such an enquiry after having taken all reasonable steps to so inform each other.
6.6 The State and the Council will, whenever possible, ensure that any media release about the master plan is made jointly by the State and the Council.
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7. Contacts
Each party's contact officer for the purpose of administering the MOU is:
. For the State - The Executive Director of Priority Planning Projects in the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
• For the Council - The Manager of City Planning in the Economy, Planning and Environment Directorate.
8. Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute between the parties in relation to the preparation of the master plan, the parties will consult in a spirit of cooperation and use their best endeavours to negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.
9. Legal effect of the MOU
9.1 This MOU is not legally binding on the parties and the parties agree that neither the MOU, nor anything said or done by any party in the course of preparing the master plan, is intended to create any legal relations or to be legally binding on the parties.
9.2 Further, the parties agree and acknowledge:
a) nothing in the MOU constitutes any relationship of partnership, principal and agent or joint venture
b) nothing in the MOU fetters any party's statutory powers, functions, or obligations or any discretion of any party
c) the master plan will have no statutory force or effect.
10. Miscellaneous
10.1 The parties acknowledge that the process of preparing the master plan commenced in September 2017, despite the date of execution of the MOU.
10.2 Either party may terminate this agreement at any time by written notice to the other party.
10.3 Termination under clause 10.2 will not discharge either party from its obligations under the MOU arising up to the date of the termination.
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10.4 Neither party will have any claim against the other in the event the MOU is terminated in accordance with clause 10.2.
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Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding
Signed for and on behalf of the State of Queensland by:
The Honourable Cameron D ck MP Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
Witnessed by:
Name.
Signature. .--r Date. 43 day of.—j vme, 2018
Signed for and on behalf of Gold Coast City Council by:
Councillor Tom Tate Mayor of Gold Coast City Council
Witnessed by:
Name.
Signature.
Date: day of 2018
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The Spit master plan program
Proposed Stage Description Milestones Timing
Preliminary Inception & • Governance September mobilisation arrangement 2017 to March established 2018 • Initial one-on-one stakeholder meetings held • Appointment of communications & master planning consultancies • Drop-in consultation sessions convened at key locations
ONE Context, • Initial consultation event April 2018 to opportunities & convened 28 & 29 April June 2018 visioning 2018 • Key stakeholder groups convened • Identification of preliminary site context analysis, opportunities & visioning • Publication of summary context, opportunities & visioning report
TWO Master plan • Consultation events 2 & 3 July 2018 to concepts & convened (July 2018 & December potential November 2018) 2018 implementation • Preparation of concept options initiatives • Identification of preferred concept option • Identification of potential priority implementation initiatives • Preparation of summary master plan concept report • Preparation of consultation report by communications consultant
Page 1 of 2 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 223 THREE Final master O Consultation event 4 January 2019 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 plan & convened (early 2019) to implementation O Establish consensus April 2019 initiatives about preferred master plan • Community information sessions convened . Finalise master plan • Finalise priority implementation initiatives 9 Release master plan
FOUR Statutory • Identify and draft possible May 2019 to provisions statutory provisions or August 2019 changes that would be required to give effect to the master plan
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The Spit Master Plan State Cabinet Governance Arrangement Minister Mayor State Development, City of Gold Coast Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Planning
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Broader V Cornmunity Project Control Group Community Reference Group (DSDMIP, CoGC, GCWA) A Key Stakeholder Group V Master Planning Community Project Consortium Landholder Consultation Manager Advisory Group Process (DSDMIP) State Agency
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1. Introduction
On 1 August 2017, the Queensland Government announced its decision to terminate the proposed ASF development on the Southport Spit (The Spit) and to instead move forward with the preparation of a master plan for the area.
The master plan is to be predicated on the basis of providing for a low-rise future for The Spit in accordance with the provisions of the Gold Coast City Council's current planning scheme. The master plan will focus on revitalising and enhancing the public realm and the connection to surrounding marine environment, facilitating opportunities for job creation through tourism, entertainment and recreation, increasing The Spit's value as a community asset and ensuring the master plan is representative of community views and aspirations for the area.
2. Role and Objectives
The role of the Project Control Group (PCG) is to advise the State of Queensland, through the Honourable Cameron Dick MP, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning and the Gold Coast City Council, through Councillor Tom Tate, Mayor of Gold Coast City Council (operating in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding that sets out the basis for the collaborative preparation of the master plan by the State Government and Gold Coast City Council) to enable the delivery of the master plan for the Spit.
The PCG is to ensure the master planning process achieves the following objectives:
The master plan for the Southport Spit is the result of: • a collaborative approach between state and local government • a comprehensive design-led process • extensive and meaningful community engagement • intensive involvement of local stakeholders from the business, community and environment sectors.
The PCG will also advise the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDMIP) about the performance of DSDMIP's role as project manager.
3. Membership and Chair
The PCG is to be comprised of representatives of DSDMIP, the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) and the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA). Membership is to be as follows: • Deputy Director-General, Planning Group, DSDMIP • Director Planning & Environment, GCCC • Chief Executive Officer, GCWA.
The PCG will be chaired by the Deputy Director-General, Planning Group, DSDMIP.
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Other people may be invited by a member of the PCG to attend and/or report to a meeting or meetings of the PCG as necessary.
4. Responsibilities of the Chair
The Chair of the PCG will be responsible for: • managing and facilitating meetings in a fair and independent way reviewing membership as required to ensure continued representation and capacity to meet the objectives of the master planning process reviewing and approving the minutes of PCG meetings identifying any items of a confidential nature and ensuring members understand how such information is to be managed.
5. Responsibilities of Members
The members of the PCG are responsible for: • carrying out their role on the PCG in accordance with these terms of reference • identifying to the Chair any conflicts of interest that may arise relating to matters for discussion or consideration • advising the Chair in advance if they are not able to attend a meeting • maintaining the confidentiality of any information of a confidential nature provided to the PCG.
6. Secretariat
Secretarial support will be provided by DSDMIP. All documents held by Queensland Government agencies are subject to the Right to Information Act 2009.
Each meeting of the PCG will be minuted. The meeting minutes will be circulated to PCG members no later than one week after each meeting.
7. Frequency of Meetings
It is anticipated the PCG will meet up to four times a year. However, the frequency, timing and date of meetings will be at the discretion of the Chair.
8. Remuneration
Members will not be remunerated for attending meetings or any related expenses. DSDMIP will cover the costs of venue hire, supplies and catering for PCG meetings.
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9. Secretariat Contact Details
The Spit Master Plan Project Team Priority Planning Projects Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Level 13, 1 William Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: (07) 3452 7308 Email: [email protected]
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Attachment 4
Executed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dated 21 June 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 229 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 230 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 231 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 232 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 233 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 234 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 235 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 236 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 237 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 238 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 239 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 240 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 241 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 242 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 243 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 244 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
Attachment 5
The Spit Master Plan Workshop One - summary of outcomes
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The Southport Spit Master Plan
Summary of the outcomes of Workshop one 28–29 April 2018 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 246 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
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– Contents –
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– 1.0 – Purpose and format of this report
This report presents a summary of the outcomes of the workshop held as part of the master planning process for The Southport Spit on 28 and 29 April 2018.
The summary focuses on the many ideas that The facilitator of each topic has presented the emerged during the discussions among participants summary of their topic discussions in the format about the six topics the groups were asked to that they considered best represents the ideas consider when thinking about a vision for the future collected, with some preferring the use of headings of The Southport Spit (The Spit): and bullet points and others including more narrative descriptions. These summaries are contained in –– promoting the community role of The Spit section 2.1 below. –– enhancing the environmental attributes of The Spit Each facilitator also selected a series of quotes –– boosting the business opportunities on The Spit that, in their minds, stood out among the wealth of –– advancing the maritime functions of The Spit material recorded for their topic to give an overall flavour of the visioning ideas. –– producing a superior form of development on The Spit Section 2.2 presents a succinct summary produced –– improving connectivity and delivering by each facilitator of the key points that they consider infrastructure on The Spit. best characterises the essence of the discussions The summary outcomes were drawn from the about the vision in relation to their respective topic. following sources: The contents of this report were used in the –– the comprehensive record of the discussion of preparation of the draft Vision Statement for each group compiled by the scribes (available as a The Spit master plan. separate document on the project website) –– the top three priorities nominated by each group at the conclusion of the discussion of each topic –– the annotations made on each of the maps of the study area by the topic facilitators.
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Building a shared understanding of the history of The Spit helps to ensure an awareness of not only why The Spit exists in a particular form today, but also an appreciation of people’s feelings towards the place.
We need to educate the public 3.0 Summary of the topic discussions on how important The Spit 3.1 Introduction is for our cultural and civic A number of common themes emerged for each topic area from the visioning discussions. The summaries identity on the Gold Coast. presented below do not attempt to list specific proposals or suggestions. Rather, the summary provides a broad overview of the main themes for each topic.
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3.2 Promoting the community role of The Spit The summary of the discussions of this topic is as follows: Some notable quotes from the workshop –– Accessibility for all – walking, cycling, and mobility We want the community to A common priority was providing access for everyone including around the whole coastline of cherish The Spit. The Spit. Walkways and ferry access were also identified, including points of interest and We need a world class space. improved safety measures for Federation Walk. We need to educate the public on how –– Ecological areas There was strong support for retaining and important The Spit is for our cultural enhancing the ecological areas of The Spit and and civic identity on the Gold Coast. incorporating appropriate activities that supported eco visits and eco-tourism. Federation Walk was Quality begets pride and respect. identified as having potential to provide a diversity of eco-based experiences. Needs an interpretive centre or –– Open space and recreation nautical/maritime museum to The open space and multiple recreation increase knowledge of seaway. opportunities were valued and should be retained Two anchors are Sea World and for the future, including water-based activities. the Scottish Prince. We don’t know The northern end of The Spit was identified as enough about it. Artefacts taken from having potential for flexible community facilities. the Scottish Prince wreck should be on Nature-based recreation was emphasised by the Gold Coast. Some of the existing the groups. Soft infrastructure with flexibility is functions could incorporate these preferred, and a combination of active and passive recreation is valued. things. –– Supporting cultural values The cultural values, including indigenous values, should be understood and expressed. –– Food and drink facilities Opportunities for food and beverage facilities including light entertainment. –– Valued views The views of the Gold Coast from the Spit are highly valued and a shared highlight of visits. –– Management High ‘world class’ coordinated management (including education) of all of the recreational assets (including Wave Break Island and South Stradbroke Island) was recommended. –– Events space Various event spaces were identified for the Spit to be a place that could host temporary activities or specific events.
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3.3 Enhancing the environmental attributes of The Spit The summary of the discussions of this topic is as follows: Some notable quotes from the workshop Protection, preservation and management of ecology, Amazing environment in the middle of with a focus on preserving and enhancing The Spit's natural assets north of Sheraton Mirage. The fauna a highly urban area. and flora on The Spit is considered a ‘worldwide point of difference’, and should have funding, and facilities The Spit is accessible – its right here. to support this. Where the ocean meets the land. –– Amenity from nature There are supreme surfing, diving and Ensure shade, access, seating and pathways nature-based activities already here, it allows well-managed access to ecology. just needs to be safer. –– Education Support efforts to expand educational How do you save the migratory birds opportunities and promote community that are significant? engagement to build respect. Huge variety of wildlife to be protected –– Water quality and publicised better. Support greater regulation and education in the Broadwater water quality. There should be no loss of parkland –– Resilience through development. What’s been Resilience from climate events and climate change identified as park land now needs to impacts such as sea level rise is required. stay and be enhanced. –– Beach protection Beach protection for environment and recreation It’s an area that is appropriate including surfing. to manipulate the environment –– Sustainability to accelerate its natural Sustainable funding means, and technologies are ecological progression. used to support ecology ethos. The open stretch of beach, looking back on city is therapy after a busy week. More people need this respite in the future. We need the open space.
In 20 years the city’s population is going to double, and one of the things missing is the lack of vegetation and natural spaces. We need to preserve this area and decide if it’s going to be an economic powerhouse without impacting the environment.
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3.4 Boosting business opportunities on The Spit The summary of the discussions of this topic is as follows: Some notable quotes from the workshop –– Create destinations to create business Need to create a heart for The Spit. The Spit should be known as a premier destination for a range of reasons (such as ecology, beach access for dogs and on-shore aquatic activities). What about the idea of a world class Enhancing nature and water-based activities restaurant at the tip of The Spit. Attract may provide further and improved business global punters. opportunities. Having an identifiable heart or centre with transport may assist business We need to reinvigorate investment. opportunities. A world class environment will Leverage off natural beauty. This is a attract people. point in difference to other areas on the –– Business opportunities Gold Coast. It’s not a concrete jungle. Access to a variety of goods and services should be on offer for different socio-economic groups. Open the fisherman’s co-op area These opportunities could be established in (west of trawlers) up for public access. conjunction with the marine science, water, Develop cafés and restaurants and and ecology of the area to provide a significant a variety of experiences. Enhance point of difference and could relate to marine science education and research. There is also an existing businesses such as trawlers. opportunity for there to be an Aboriginal cultural heritage focus, and for a museum or museums Create a high-end tourism that could celebrate water culture such as surfing entertainment precinct nearby Versace and other water sports. Business opportunities and Sheraton. Provide more critical could exist at different times of day. mass in this area to support the hotels –– Tourism opportunities with more entertainment. Small scale tourism opportunities should be accessible and compatible with the nature of the The Spit doesn’t have critical mass landscape of The Spit. of business and new business is –– Water activities needed. Tourism is not the only form Can be capitalised on for economic benefit. of business, we need to look at other –– Access business types. Access for all, including public transport, enhances business opportunity. Live music venue is an option - there are no nearby residents to disturb. –– Activation An activated Broadwater edge will promote business opportunity. International visitors don’t know about The Spit. The Spit needs to be a brand that should be promoted as a destination. Needs to be iconic. But iconic doesn’t need to be ‘glitzy’.
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3.5 Advancing the maritime functions of The Spit The summary of the discussions of this topic is as follows: Consistent values and ideas were expressed about: Environmental policy and management is key to appropriate stewardship of maritime functions –– protecting current maritime and recreation values and controlling the related impacts on The Spit –– protecting water quality and its surroundings. Emphasis should be placed –– keeping a mix of maritime uses and activities on promoting a sustainable future for the marine environment particularly in relation to water quality. –– the challenge of managing the interaction of Eco-tourism is a potential driver of underwater use. powered and non-powered craft and concerns about personal safety and impacts on shorebirds Continued allowance of water access is important and other aquatic fauna (education, information to satisfy ongoing demand. There should also be an and good manners maybe the issue) emphasis on the importance of keeping accessibility for all kinds of users, and all kinds of socio-economic –– intergenerational equity and wanting the groups. A mix of uses and users is considered to be next generation to be able to enjoy the same essential. The management of the various different experiences on The Spit user groups will be key to the future of the maritime –– the possibility that there is too great an functions of The Spit. expectation going forward about what The Spit and As a result of concerns about the water quality of the Broadwater can do, but balanced by a keenness to Marine Stadium, and the length of stays by some offer something for everything watercraft, water quality is regarded as important –– enabling flexibility of use and activities, knowing particularly given the link between clean water and that the rules are there as a back-up, so a culture tourism activities. Water cleanliness is a key factor in the of adventure and fun is respected and retained reputation of the Broadwater and Gold Coast Seaway. –– an admitted nervousness about embracing world class The availability of water taxis and using water more (and what it may really mean) and the next big thing. generally for transport purposes are also seen as significant aspects in the future of The Spit. The discussion of visioning ideas for this topic also A safe waterway is a key outcome, particularly covered the following. in terms of managing different water craft, and The maritime activities need to be carried out in minimising the potential for conflicting activities. a culture of care and respect, including changing Finding ways of managing these competing interests attitudes and behaviours. Controlling the speed of are seen as a priority, including establishing dive water craft is critical to maintaining safety, respecting zones that may exclude boating activities. all users and protecting the environment. Three main zones for water activities are recognised Future opportunities include events (such as as the Yacht Club area, the Fishermens Co-operative competition sailing), super yachts or other activities and the Marine Stadium. that build the maritime presence. Establishing access to the edge of the Broadwater past Sea World is seen as an important initiative.
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Some notable quotes from the workshop
The number of boats is increasing. The western side of the Spit is used by a lot of families and the boats go fast and create waves which is dangerous. There are a lot of jet skiers who don’t know the rules.
Water-based events in this area are happening but there is no strategy for these events. Events exclude a lot of people from using the waterway ... Strategic thinking is required for these events.
It would be beneficial as a community if we could embrace further maritime activity such as the provision for super yachts and there should be an access for all vessels.
People come here for ecotourism and to enjoy what’s underwater rather the huge amount of boats.
The spit is not one thing and there is something there for everyone.
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3.6 Producing a superior form of development on The Spit Some notable quotes from the workshop The summary of the discussions of this topic is as follows: Sustainability, integrated form A key theme is the need to ensure that new buildings respond to The Spit’s context of a low-rise built form (natural and man-made). that provides a sensitive transition to the natural environment. ‘Open and transparent’ and ‘high quality’ There is an opportunity for new are suitable descriptions of the preferred built form for boutique hotels, great architectural the future. This should be accompanied by a desire to merit, beachy, fits in with height avoid ‘trashy’ or ‘distasteful’ buildings and signage. restrictions. A range of expressions suggest the preferred architectural styles: Tie built form back to setting … –– world class to get away from concrete jungle, uncrowded, lightly but appropriately –– Queensland beach and coastal character developed, protect these values. –– Australian built form –– open, inclusive and accessible Architecture has to be exemplary. Not the world’s most boring car park. –– fine-grained architecture
–– maritime themes Accessibility, openness, freedom. Less –– strong identity walls, fences, barriers. Should be able –– innovative design to go wherever you like. Development currently makes areas exclusive by –– landform superior to built form. reducing access to an area. Views of the Broadwater and ocean should be emphasised, as should buildings that connect people and places and enable access to the water. Views to The Spit are also to be valued, particularly of such features as the characteristic sails on Marina Mirage. A further idea sought to ensure the built form is unique to the Gold Coast, accessible to all, and provides destinations for visitors but not places for people to live. Recollections of the former Fishermans Wharf complex are a pointer to the desirable attributes of buildings – a form that is relaxed, connected to the water, accessible, hosting entertainment and containing views across the Broadwater. Resilient and sustainable buildings should also be promoted for the future of The Spit. The integration (“blending”) of landscape and responding to the natural environment appear as recurring built form themes.
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3.7 Improving connectivity and delivering infrastructure on The Spit Some notable quotes from the workshop The summary of the discussions of this topic is as follows: By opening up more areas off the Connectivity diagrams enabled participants to road for riding it would promote more express their vision for how they would like to access and move around on The Spit. availability for people to ride. Road width mentioned. Quite narrow for The diagrams explored a range of different ways to riding and unsafe. move through The Spit. The diagrams showed access opportunities, such as new linkages particularly along the Broadwater edge. Consideration of the future of Promoting walking and cycling, Sea World raised ideas about access to the Broadwater reducing car dependence. Scenic and improved traffic management arrangements. Dream Walk. Ideas were also put forward about reducing car usage and parking. Look at what the ferry solutions are and introduce interfaces on the The connectivity diagrams drew out a number of western side of the Broadwater. principles for the whole of The Spit, as follows: –– less reliance on cars to access the northern Future proofing asset we already end of The Spit have – revetment walls have saved the –– better public transport particularly to place for years – do we need to future Doug Jennings Park proof the spit first before investing in –– less reliance on walking long distances significant projects on The Spit. –– ferry access (at low speed) to different parts of the The land south of SeaWorld on the Gold Coast – capitalising on the water asset western side should be setup to better –– scenic walks along the edges of the Broadwater promote tourism. People should be –– improved pedestrian crossings for Sea World Drive able to walk from the Yacht Club to –– management of car and parking activities on The Spit. SeaWorld, activate the water’s edge by creating a continuous and linked Some participants put forward the idea of a ‘low waterfront walk. Everyone currently impact tourist train’ (with a dog carriage and walks on the road. One of the only allowance for surf boards). locations where you can see the sun The most common visioning ideas related to access set over the water. to the Broadwater, networked ferry services and less reliance on cars and parking on The Spit. The most common image (on Flickr) was a photo looking down the beach with the sand pumping jetty.
Wouldn’t it be good to open the front of The Spit along Seaworld Drive to the public.
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4.0 Summary of key points 4.1 Community role 4.5 Superior form of development The recurring theme in relation to the community role The recurring theme in relation to delivering a is the maintenance of access for the many different superior form of development is the desire to users of The Spit. In particular, the recreation, open reinforce the current approach on The Spit of pursuing space and ecological aspects of The Spit rate highly in a low-rise building form that transitions to the natural the visioning ideas. environment. ‘Open and transparent’ and ‘high quality’ are words used to describe the preferred built There is also support for cultural activities to be form for the future. enabled on The Spit, possibly with new facilities. Future design approaches should focus on ensuring 4.2 Environmental attributes the architecture is open, local and innovative. Views The theme of the ideas in relation to environmental of the Broadwater and ocean are to be emphasised attributes focusses on the protection, preservation in any new built form occurring on The Spit. Resilient and management of the ecology. There is support and sustainable buildings are also to be emphasised for these attributes to be celebrated, promoted and for the future. managed to enhance the visitor experience and 4.6 Connectivity and infrastructure support education and tourism. The main theme relating to connectivity and Water quality is consistently identified as a key infrastructure is a focus on a range of different ways environmental issue. Resilience also rates highly in to move through The Spit. There should be various the ideas about infrastructure and built form. alternative forms of access to and through The Spit, 4.3 Business opportunities including walking (particularly on the Broadwater The main theme in relation to business opportunities side), cycling and public transport. centres around tourism and existing businesses, The ability to access The Spit by ferries is a widely including Sea World. Creating a stronger destination supported idea that should be a feature of future focus for The Spit is seen as important, as is the transport plans. ability for business opportunities to capitalise on The provision of infrastructure should focus on existing features of The Spit – such as trawler access, ensuring new facilities are designed in a sustainable ecology, diving, surfing and integration with nature. and resilient way to be robust to a changing climate, Small-scale business activities should be supported, extreme natural events and a low-energy future. in particular those that exist at the moment. 4.4 Maritime functions The theme of the ideas relating to maritime functions is the need for a resolution of the tensions between the various user groups. The opportunity should be taken to expand maritime functions to include facilities (for example, super yacht berthing) that could bring additional business opportunities. Environmental quality (maintaining water quality and terrestrial values) is regarded an important part of the future of the Broadwater and The Spit.
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Attachment 6
List of Stakeholder Groups
758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 268 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 Stakeholder groups
The stakeholder groups are divided into three groups: Key Stakeholder Group (KSG) Community Reference Group (CRG) Landholder Advisory Group (LAG)
The membership of each group is determined based on different criteria (as indicated in the table below), however the function/role of each group is the same.
At the workshops, all stakeholders are working towards the same objective of developing the master plan together.
Outside of the workshops, the State Government run a series of approximately six separate meetings with each group over the duration of the project. The purpose of meeting with the different stakeholder groups separately is to: provide a forum for each identified group of stakeholders enhance communication between the department and particular stakeholder group increase community and stakeholder understanding about the master planning process enhance the department’s understanding of community and stakeholder issues encourage a partnership approach to exploring ideas, resolving issues and considering options and proposals provide a representative, transparent and accessible forum to consider issues of interest related to the master plan obtain feedback and suggestions to assist with the preparation of the master plan increase awareness and understanding about the master planning project within the community and relevant organisations, groups or sections of the community that these groups represent.
The meeting minutes are available online at the State Government project website https://haveyoursay.dilgp.qld.gov.au/the-spit/documents. Each group has already had one meeting and the next round of meetings is due to occur after workshop two.
Key Stakeholder Group
The KSG consists of people who are identified as being key stakeholders in the master planning process, and have a genuine interest in the future of the Spit. The membership of the KSG was selected to ensure that a wide cross-section of stakeholders and their respective interests is represented.
Stakeholder Group Member Australian Institute of Architects Philip Follent Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Alice Hawker Connecting Northern Gold Coast Grant Pforr Destination Gold Coast Martin Winter Gold Coast Development Forum Martin Walsh Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce Martin Brady MTG Francis Burgess Planning Institute of Australia Paul Burton Regional Development Australia Estella Rodighiero Southport Chamber of Commerce Laird Marshall Superior Group John Hogan Urban Development Institute of Australia Shaun Samford Peter Bell
Community Reference Group
The CRG consists of people to represent the community groups who have been identified as having a genuine interest in the future of the Spit.
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Stakeholder Group Member Future Jobs for Our Kids Lindsay Jackson Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council (Gecko) Lois Levy Love the Spit Kerri Jekyll Main Beach Association David Hutley Main Beach Progress Association Georgie Brown North End Board Riders Russell Baker Save Our Broadwater Alan Rickard Save Our Spit Phil Hoile Southport Surf Lifesaving Club Tom Barrett Southport Volunteer Coast Guard Anthony (Tony) Allen Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Martin Walsh
Landholder Advisory Group
The LAG consists of those who have been identified as having a significant registered landholding within the master plan area.
Stakeholder Group Member Fisherman’s Cooperative Richard Hamilton Marina Mirage Jason Makris Naval Cadets (TS Tyalgum) Ian Ruxton Palazzo Versace Morgan Benner Peters Fish Market Peter Peters Seaway Kiosk Neil Fischer Southport Yacht Club Brett James Scott Siganto Star Entertainment Group Michael Butler Sunland David Brown (Sunland) David Ransom (Zone Planning Group) Village Roadshow (Sea World) Clark Kirby
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Attachment 7
The Spit Draft Vision Statement
758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 271 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018 Draft Vision Statement Future generations will value The Spit as a place that:
Is internationally renowned as a Connects the community and Protects and enhances its natural destination that exemplifies the benefits visitors with the landscape and assets and coastal parkland. of balancing tourism, recreation, leisure marine environment. and the environment.
This reputation sees The Spit regarded as a place where: This connection sees The Spit regarded as a place where: This protection and enhancement see The Spit regarded as a place where: • there are distinctly memorable places with a powerful • there is access for all, within a culture of respect, safety maritime and coastal identity and care • terrestrial and marine biodiversity are safeguarded and enhanced • world class natural assets and safe and healthy waters • buildings engage with movement networks, the natural attract people and patronage environment and the surrounding waterways • the community and visitors actively engage with and learn about cultural heritage, natural processes and • vibrant and diverse recreation and leisure activities are • there is easy access by public transport and active on offer throughout the day and into the evening transport modes on land and water native flora and fauna • principles of sustainable design and resilience apply to • low rise built form integrates with the landscape in ways • the area adjoining the water’s edge provides that signify our indigenous heritage and promote our continuous pathways for pedestrian and cycle access all aspects of change including planning initiatives, contemporary culture building construction, energy provision, conservation • there are exceptional views to the Pacific Ocean, practices, asset management and funding arrangements. • enterprising businesses capitalise on the unique The Broadwater and the city skyline. attributes and recreational offerings of this remarkable setting, creating local job opportunities and prosperity. 758th Council Meeting 31 July 2018 272 Economy, Planning & Environment Committee Meeing ADOPTED REPORT 25 July 2018
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