Council meeting highlights: Standing Committee
Published on 05 December 2022
Please see below for highlights of tonight’s Standing Committee meeting.
The full agenda and reports are available at meeting agendas and minutes.
The stream of tonight’s meeting will be available online at lakemac.com.auwithin 48 hours.
Adoption of planning proposal – 18 Gosford Road, Wyee
Council endorsed a planning proposal to amend the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014, and noted submissions made during public exhibition of the proposal.
36 Macquarie Street and 1 Walter Street, Belmont – Residential flat building and commercial premises
Council deferred determination of development application DA/2863/2021 for demolition, residential flat building and commercial premises, pending a full Council site inspection.
Please see below for highlights of recommendations made at tonight’s Standing Committee meeting to be considered at the Ordinary Council meeting on Monday 12 December 2022.
Rescinding of Council policies following organisation review
Council discussed rescinding the:
- Homelessness Policy Commitment – Version 1
- Priority Access to Performing Arts Centre – Version 5
- Planning Agreement – Car Parking Deficiencies – Version 2
- Data Sharing Policy – Version 1.
Adoption of Aquatic Facilities Strategy
Council deferred discussing adopting the Aquatic Facilities Strategy pending a further Councillor workshop.
Community Environment Grants 2022-2023 Round One funding recommendations
Council discussed funding five applications for a total of $9662.96 as part of the Community Environment Grants 2022-2023 Round One.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said she was proud Council could support Lake Mac’s not-for-profits and community organisations to be more sustainable.
“This round will see funding provided to preschools, primary schools, Scout groups and charities to help deliver projects ranging from bush tucker gardens to programs aimed at reducing food waste,” Cr Fraser said.
Adoption of Lake Macquarie Destination Management Plan 2022-2026
Council discussed adopting the Lake Macquarie Destination Management Plan 2022-2026, amending reference to Lake Mac Ferry to be for promotion of a future service, and acknowledging submissions made during public exhibition of the plan.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said the plan would support Lake Macquarie’s continued development as a major tourism destination.
“We’ve worked closely with key tourism stakeholders to create this Destination Management Plan, and I’d like to acknowledge those who contributed to the 53 submissions we received while this plan was on exhibition,” Cr Fraser said.
“Tourism brings new dollars into our local economy and this spend has a multiplier effect felt across our Lake Mac business community.
“Visitor expenditure is tipped to increase by eight per cent by 2032 to reach $583 million, and this plan will help support that growth.”