Maitland City Council Agenda
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MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Ordinary Meeting of the Council will be held, on 26 June 2001, commencing at 5:30 pm. David Evans General Manager COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 26 JUNE 2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO 1 INVOCATION .............................................................................................. 1 2 APOLOGIES ............................................................................................... 1 3 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ......................................... 1 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING....................... 1 5 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES...................................................... 1 6 MAYORAL MINUTES ................................................................................. 2 6.1 FRAN DAWSON MEMORIAL TOURISM DISPLAYS ................. 2 7 PUBLIC ACCESS ....................................................................................... 4 8 WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS AND ACCEPTANCE OF LATE ITEMS OF BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 4 9 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION....................................................................... 5 9.1 CULTURAL SERVICES - MAITLAND CITY LIBRARY ............... 5 9.2 STATUS REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION WORKS .................... 6 9.3 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - MAY 2001.......................... 11 9.4 ACHIEVEMENT OF 2000/01 WORKS PROGRAMME.............. 12 9.5 DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE APPROVALS ............................................................................. 21 10 MAITLAND YOUTH COUNCIL ................................................................. 22 11 OFFICERS REPORTS .............................................................................. 22 11.1 GENERAL MANAGER............................................................... 22 11.1.1 SALARY PACKAGING ............................................................... 22 11.1.2 CONTRACTS FOR SENIOR STAFF.......................................... 25 11.1.3 DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN 2001-2005................................. 26 11.1.4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGERS AUSTRALIA NATIONAL CONGRESS ............................................................ 30 Page i COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 26 JUNE 2001 11.2 COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE GROUP............................... 32 11.2.1 MAITLAND COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROJECT........................ 32 11.2.2 FUNDING AGREEMENT............................................................ 34 11.2.3 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ASSISTANCE SCHEME........ 36 11.2.4 MAITLAND COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROJECT........................ 38 11.2.5 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL............. 39 11.2.6 YOUTH STUDY.......................................................................... 41 11.2.7 LEASE OF PART OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - HUNTER WATER CORPORATION ........................................... 43 11.2.8 TENDER - LAND IN MAITLAND CBD........................................ 45 11.2.9 ENDORSEMENT OF COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION PLAN .......................................................................................... 46 11.2.10 FUNDING FOR PARENTING KITS PROJECT .......................... 49 11.3 BUSINESS AND FINANCE GROUP ......................................... 51 11.3.1 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS HELD AS AT 31 MAY 2001. 51 11.3.2 INTERNAL RESTRICTED ASSETS........................................... 53 11.3.3 MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES 2001/2002 ..................... 55 11.4 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT GROUP............................... 64 11.4.1 FEEDBACK ON THE MAITLAND ENVIRO YOUTH FORUM .... 64 11.4.2 MANAGEMENT PLAN OBJECTIVE - LOCHINVAR/RAWORTH SEWAGE .......................................... 67 11.4.3 REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDS IN PUBLIC PLACES......... 69 11.4.4 TRANSFER OF STREET PARKING RESPONSIBILITIES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ............................................................. 73 11.4.5 0010024 TO CONVERT AN EXISTING RESIDENCE INTO A DOCTORS SURGERY, LOT 13 DP 218786 AND LOT 103 DP 623458, 7 ARTHUR STREET, RUTHERFORD RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL .............................................. 78 Page (ii) COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 26 JUNE 2001 11.4.6 010678 CAFE AND RETAIL SHOP LOT 101 DP 867100, UNIT 2/145 SWAN STREET, MORPETH RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL. .......................................... 93 11.4.7 010681 CAFE AND RETAIL SHOP LOT 2 DP 780422 UNIT 2 129 SWAN STREET, MORPETH RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL .............................................................................. 103 11.4.8 AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN NO. 6 - RAWORTH............................................................................... 109 11.4.9 BULL STREET DRAINAGE CONCEPTS................................. 112 11.4.10 MAITLAND RURAL STRATEGY.............................................. 114 11.4.11 K-MART CAR PARK ................................................................ 116 11.4.12 SECTION 94 - GREENHILLS................................................... 121 11.4.13 TRAFFIC VOLUMES ON STREETON DRIVE, METFORD...... 124 11.5 ASSET PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT GROUP ................ 127 11.5.1 COMMUNITY ROAD SAFETY STRATEGIC PLAN ................. 127 11.5.2 ROLLING WORKS PROGRAM VARIATIONS 2000/2001 ....... 130 11.5.3 CITY GATEWAYS .................................................................... 132 11.5.4 CORPORATE TRUSTEE MANAGEMENT OF MAITLAND CEMETERIES .......................................................................... 134 11.5.5 SILTATION AT OAKHAMPTON CEMETERY .......................... 136 11.6 OPERATIONS GROUP............................................................ 139 11.6.1 OAKHAMPTON WATER BODY ............................................... 139 11.6.2 PROGRESS REPORT ON AMENITIES CONSTRUCTION AT BISHOPS BRIDGE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE STATION ........... 141 11.6.3 TRANSFER OF STAFF FROM COUNCIL'S RURAL FIRE SERVICE SECTION TO THE STATE RURAL FIRE SERVICE (RFS)........................................................................................ 142 12 REFERRED COMMITTEE REPORTS .................................................... 147 13 NOTICE OF MOTION/RESCISSION....................................................... 148 13.1 NOTICE OF MOTION SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLOR ARCH HUMPHERY ............................................................................. 148 Page (iii) COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 26 JUNE 2001 13.2 NOTICE OF MOTION SUBMITTED BY CO UNCILLOR CLR STEVE PROCTER ................................................................... 151 13.3 NOTICE OF RESCISSION – SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLORS RAY FAIRWEATHER, TED LEVERENCE AND BOB GEOGHEGAN ........................................................ 152 14 URGENT BUSINESS .............................................................................. 172 15 QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE ........................................................... 172 16 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE............................................................... 173 16.1.1 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - SUPPLY OF MOTOR VEHICLES................................................................................ 173 16.1.2 REGIONAL HOCKEY FACILITY AND LONG TERM OPEN SPACE STRATEGY ................................................................. 174 16.1.3 CEMETERIES MAINTENANCE CONTRACT .......................... 175 16.1.4 REVIEW OF COUNCIL'S ORGANISATION STRUCTURE...... 176 17 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE .. 177 18 CLOSURE............................................................................................... 177 Page (iv) COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 26 JUNE 2001 1 INVOCATION 2 APOLOGIES 3 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING • The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 22 May 2001 be confirmed. 5 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES Page 1 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 26 JUNE 2001 6 MAYORAL MINUTES 6.1 FRAN DAWSON MEMORIAL TOURISM DISPLAYS FILE NO: 151/1 AUTHOR: Cr Peter Blackmore Mayor Council proceed with the construction of a permanent memorial to Fran Dawson in recognition of her pioneering role, in association with the Maitland District Tourism Association, in the development of tourism within Maitland City It was with great sadness that the City learnt of the passing away on Monday 7 May 2001 of Frances Barbara Dawson OAM, former Deputy Mayor, Councillor and Freeman of Maitland City. In a life characterised by an absolute commitment to her community and its residents it is difficult to isolate a single area of achievement that truly encapsulates Fran’s energy, vision and compassion. One area, however, that held particular interest for Fran was the growth of tourism within Maitland City. In an article in the Maitland Mercury on Tuesday 8 May Fran was described as being “Mrs Tourism of Maitland”. Such an accolade was richly deserved given her pioneering work as President of the Maitland District Tourist Association and her ability to see – long before most residents and business – the potential of tourism both as a boost to our local economy and also as a source of community pride and recognition. It would be fitting that Council recognise Fran Dawson’s central role in the development of tourism within our City and that this recognition also take into account the activities and achievements of the Maitland District Tourist Association. General Manager’s Comment: A review of display area capacity within the Visitor Information Centre has identified a need for the construction of display spaces within the Centre