Summary of May Council meeting

Written on the 14 June 2016 by Broome Chamber of Commerce

SUBMISSION ON THE LAND ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL 2016 AND

RANGELANDS TENURE REFORM REVIEW

SUMMARY: The Department of Lands is undertaking a review of the Land Administration Act 1997 in response to the Rangelands Tenure Reform review. The Department has released the Land Administration Amendment Bill 2016 and a Consultation Paper, and sought public comment. The period for making comment on the Bill and Consultation Paper closed on 5 May 2016.

Shire Officers sought an extension to the submission period to enable the matter to be considered by Council. Unfortunately, the Department of Lands could not grant an extension to the comment period due to Departmental and parliamentary timeframes. As a result, Officers had to make an officer level submission on the Bill and Consultation Paper.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
That Council endorses the submission on the Land Administration Amendment Bill 2016 made by Shire of Broome Officers as set out in Attachment No 1 of this report.

BROOME ABORIGINAL SHORT STAY ACCOMMODATION FACILITY

SUMMARY: The Shire has received a Public Works referral from JC Architects acting on behalf of the Department of Housing (DoH) in relation to the proposed Broome Aboriginal
Short-Stay Accommodation (BASSA) facility.

The proposal is a significant development for the Broome community and is therefore presented to Council for its consideration and comment.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That Council advises the Department of Housing that it supports the development of the Broome Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation Facility at Lot 3143 (No.20) Dickson Drive, subject to the following matters being addressed to the Director of Infrastructure Service's satisfaction: (See Minutes for full detail)

DAMPIER TERRACE AL FRESCO DINING TRIAL

SUMMARY: This report seeks Council's consideration of a proposal to undertake a three week trial between 1 August and 19 August 2016 for an event in Dampier Terrace in Chinatown. This would involve road closures in Dampier Terrace between the hours of 10.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday to allow existing Chinatown businesses located on and within the vicinity of Dampier Terrace to expand their trading and dining activities onto the street. In considering the proposal, Council is asked to have particular consideration for the following:
1. Council's Events Policy 5.1.11 requires events occurring for longer than 5 days to be approved by Council;
2. The trial requires closure of a Public Road to vehicles;
3. Approval for the event to operate without development approval under provisions of Policy 8.30 Minor Development.
 

NO COUNCIL RESOLUTION PUBLISHED

BROOME STALL HOLDERS ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

SUMMARY: This report proposes a formal agreement between the Shire of Broome and the Broome Community Stall Holders Association to continue support for the delivery
of Staircase to the Moon and Thursday Night Markets at Town Beach Reserve. Officers recommend the development of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Shire of Broome and the Broome Community Stallholders Association to provide both inkind and cash sponsorship support to the value of $36,000 for the Staircase and Thursday Night Markets.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That Council:
1. Approves the development of a three year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Shire of Broome and the Broome Community Stallholders Association to provide both inkind and cash sponsorship to the value of $36,000 for the Staircaseand Thursday Night Markets to cover the cost of; (see Minutes for further detail)

REQUEST FOR IN-PRINCIPLE SUPPORT - PROPOSED SERVICE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - LOT 3082 (102) CABLE BEACH ROAD EAST

SUMMARY: Correspondence has been received from Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd (NBY) seeking the Shire's in-principle support for the development of a Homemakers Centre (service commercial development) on part of Lot 3082 (102) Cable Beach Road East.

The request for in-principle support is presented to Council for consideration.

The report recommends that Council advise NBY that it supports NBY's aspirations to develop land granted to the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC under the ILUA and the development of land for service commercial purposes in Broome. However, it is recommended that Council advise NBY that the proposal submitted for consideration is inconsistent with the Shire's planning framework and the principles of orderly and proper planning, and therefore the Shire of Broome is not in a position to support the proposal.

COUNCIL MOTION
That Council advise Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd that:
1. The Shire supports Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd's aspirations to develop land granted to the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC under the ILUA and the development of land for service commercial purposes in Broome.

2. In the event Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd wishes to proceed with the lodgement of a formal application, the Shire advises that a Structure Plan would need to be prepared and submitted in accordance with Clause 4.44.1 of Local Planning Scheme No 6 and Clause 15 (a) (ii) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.
FOR: 4
AGAINST: 2
MOTION CARRIED
Reason to support the application rather than negate the application.
Cr C Mitchell and Cr D Male wished for their vote to be recorded against the Motion.
Cr R Johnston returned to the Chambers at 6.06pm and assumed the Chair. Cr Traceyadvised of the resolution passed.

LEASING OF BROOME VISITORS CENTRE

SUMMARY: Council is requested to consider lease options for the building known as the "Broome Visitor Centre Complex" located at 18 Broome Road (Reserve 38458), Broome, which is currently leased in part to the Broome Tourist Bureau Inc and in part to The Courthouse Collection Pty Ltd.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That Council:
1. Notes the attached Confidential Opteon Valuation Report.
2. Notes the current lease between the Shire of Broome and The Courthouse Collection Pty Ltd is continuing as a monthly tenancy and requests the Chief Executive Officer to
advertise this lease in accordance with Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995.
3. Endorse the leasing of Tenancy 1, 2 and 4 as a combined tenancy at commercial rates and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to conclude lease negotiations with Broome Tourist Bureau Inc. in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995.
4. Notes that a funding request may be received from Broome Tourist Bureau Inc for the increased cost of the commercial lease for the Broome Visitors Centre facility (Tenancy 1, 2 and 4) and Council consider this as part of the 2016/17 budget deliberations.
5. Considers an allocation within the draft 2016/17 annual budget of:
a. $50,000 for garden and landscaping improvements
b. $4,000 for lighting improvements in Courthouse Collections (Tenancy 3).
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0

SHIRE OF BROOME DIRECTORY TENDER 2017 AND 2018

SUMMARY: The Shire of Broome Directory is distributed free of charge each year to residents and businesses, and is available online. It contains residential, business and
community contact listings, information on Council and Shire of Broome services, emergency information, tide charts, bus timetables and more.

In November 2015 Council authorised the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Procurement Consultancy Service to manage the tender process for the production,
printing and distribution of the 2017 Shire of Broome Directory with an option for 2018, including independently evaluating tenders and recommending a successful tender for
Council's consideration.
 

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That Council:
1. Adopts the WA Local Government Association Procurement Consultancy Service recommendation in awarding the tender for production of the 2017 Shire of Broome
Directory with an option for 2018.
2. Notes details of the successful tenderer will be available for public information in the Tender Register in accordance with Regulation 17 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996.
3. Authorises the Shire President and Chief Executive Officer to engross the Contract Documents.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0

OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:

APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL - BED AND BREAKFAST
ACCOMMODATION - 15 DEMCO DRIVE

LEASE DISPOSAL OF RESERVE 36426 TO BROOME PISTOL CLUB.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND PUBLIC PLACES LOCAL LAW

APPLICATION FOR LICENCE TO TRADE IN A PUBLIC PLACE - BROOME STAND UP PADDLE BOARD SCHOOL

REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF YAWURU INDIGENOUS PROTECTED AREA

MOTORSPORTS RELOCATION DEED OF AGREEMENT

JUNIOR SPORTS - VENUE HIRE FEES

TENDER 16/05 MULCHING OF GREEN WASTE

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