Bondi Beach Precinct Minutes
MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 14th AUGUST 2006
SUMMARY OF MOTIONS PASSED
1. MOTION: MAJOR EVENTS & SAFETY COMMITTEE
That a Bondi Beach precinct representative be included in the composition of the Major
Events and Safety Committee
Moved Margaret McNiven (from report) Seconded Chris Maltby Carried
2. MOTION: IHAP”S
That Bondi Beach Precinct expresses its opposition to the concept of IHAP (Independent
Hearing Assessment Panel) as it undermines the local democracy
Motion Moved Moved Chris Maltby Seconded Jurrian Plesman Carried
BONDI BEACH PRECINCT
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON SUNDAY 14th AUGUST 2006 AT 7.30 PM
AT THE BONDI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL
1. ATTENDANCE
Participants 19 as recorded on the Attendance Register + Councillors
Council Representatives Nicole Stevens, Bobbi McIlwraith
Councilors in attendance John Wakefield, Joy Clayton,
Invitees
2. APOLOGIES
Margaret McNiven - Safety & Traffic Representative, Rob Puflett - DA Representative, Cr
Dominic Wy Kanak, Anne Stuez
3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON 13th February 2006
Motion Moved Jurriaan Plesman Seconded Joe Murphy
That the minutes be adopted subject to the following amendments
Motion Moved Paul Paech Seconded Mathew Pulford Carried
That as part of the upgrade of the Hall St Council investigate and if possible additional traffic
control measures in Consett & Chambers Ave including closure to Hall St traffic
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Received:
Homeless person Joy Clayton
E-waste day Prue Cancian
Sam Fiszman Park John Wakefield
Family Bike day John Wakefield
Rajani Enderby
Cox Ave Joy Clayton
Rajani Enderby x2
Chris Maltby x2
Pavement Glenyare Ave Jurriaan Plesman
Mora Main x2
S Moore
Rajani Enderby x2
Ben Henderson
Chris Maltby x2
Cathy Hoyle
Backpackers - ABCTV Marilyn Flax
National Tree Day Mora Main
Environment Levy Mora Main & Nikki Carey
Bondi Pavilion Friends Will Jones
Prue Cancian
Footpath DA36 Sir Sally Burrows
Thomas Mitchell Joy Clayton
Michael Mcgregor
Minutes/Agenda Nicole Stevens (Community Liaison Coordinator)
Christmas/NYE Nicole Stevens (Community Liaison Coordinator)
Greenlinks Project Nicole Stevens (Community Liaison Coordinator)
Council Meetings Automatic
Villages - Hall St Max Siano
Marilyn Flax
John Wakefield
Chris Maltby x2
Nicole Stevens (Community Liaison Coordinator)
Beach Rd Hotel Marilyn Flax
Rajani Enderby x2
Chris Maltby
Jaohn Wakefield
Dr Paul Oosterhuis
Events/Safety & Traffic Prue Cancian per Margaret McNiven
Sent:
5. MATTERS ARISING
RESPONSES ON OLD MOTIONS
MOTION: 80 HALL ST DA
That Bondi Beach precinct condemns in the strongest possible terms the application at 80 Hall
St for
Liquor licenses up to 12 PM
outdoor seating
bar facilities
relocating waste storage and pick up to Cox St
Motion Moved Matthew Pulford Seconded John Cocking Carried
MOTION: 34-36 HALL ST DA
That Bondi Beach precinct does not support the need for the lift overrun above the parapet.
Motion Moved John Cocking Seconded Rob Puflett Carried
MOTION: 6- 8 JACQUES AVE
Bondi Beach precinct expresses its opposition to the deletion of shutters on windows, imposed
to minimise noise impacts, on surrounding environs.
Motion Moved Mathew Pulford Seconded Chris Maltby Carried
6. REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Police Report
Constable O'Brien reported that Eastern suburbs police are concerned about robbery offences
taking place in the local area, especially in ground floor units. Residents were reminded to
always lock windows in units. Constable O'Brien handed out information on personal safety
tips to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of robbery and emphasised the need to
contact police immediately on 000 if a robbery has taken place.
Marilyn Flax expressed her concerns about the noise she and her fellow residents experienced
in their units. Constable O'Brien recommended that she contact Bob Cairns to discuss her and
her neighbour's noise problems. The first step in the process of dealing with noise is to get a
noise abatement order. It is best to start this process prior to the busy summer time for police.
The city to surf was a great success on Sunday. There were over 63,000 people at the Beach
and there were no incidents recorded. The precinct would like to thank the police the RTA and
the council for such a great event. Congratulations were also expressed to the Waverley
Council team, one of whom was the Mayor, who entered the City to Surf event.
6.2. Waverley Traffic Committee
As Margaret McNiven was not in attendance she supplied a written report to the precinct that
had been emailed prior to the meeting.
There was a request for a pedestrian crossing from the meeting at a safe distance from 7 ways
roundabout. Cr John Wakefield, Chair of the Waverley Traffic Committee explained that it is
difficult to get approval for a roundabout. A range of conditions need to apply before a
warrant is issued to allow for a pedestrian crossing.
6.3 Waverley Major Events and Safety Committee
New terms of reference have been established to broaden the composition and to strengthen
the conditions of the committee. Representatives on the Committee will include: two
combined precincts representatives, a youth representative, 2 community representatives,
business representatives, and the formalising of police representation.
With an enhanced committee it is expected that funding for various projects may be
forthcoming from the Attorney Generals Dept. eg. “ Wake up Waverley”
Concern was expressed by Margaret in her report that there was no guarantee that a
representative from the Bondi precinct or from the Bondi area would be on the Committee.
Motion Moved Margaret McNiven (from report) Seconded Chris Maltby
That a Bondi Beach precinct representative be included in the composition of the Major
Events and Safety Committee
6.4 Bondi Place Managers Report
The Council was introducing a new communications strategy which would include a quarterly
newsletter on events in Bondi with the first newsletter announcing “Spring into Bondi”. There
will be a weblink on Bondi Beach place issues, emails to the precinct email list, and range of
leaflets produced on events occurring over the spring and summer seasons. Upcoming events
in Bondi include School holiday program, Festival of the Winds, street theatre, colourful flags
along Campbell Pde. and Sculpture by the Sea.
7. COUNCILS HOMELESS PERSONS PROTOCOL
Discussion about the general thrust of the Councils' Homeless Persons Protocol. It is not an
offence for a homeless person to be in a public place. There was also specific discussion about
the homeless person residing at south Bondi headland. Council and the local church has
approached him to move into more appropriate accommodation but it is proving difficult.
There was also discussion about the problems encountered by the Council at Boonara Ave.
This was not covered by the homeless protocol as it was on private property. Changes to the
Health Act have made it possible for the Council to intervene in the removing of rubbish if
there is a public health risk.
Nicole will arrange for the relevant Council officer to speak at our next meeting on the
Protocol.
8. BONDI DEVELOPMENTS
8.1 Hall St upgrades
The Hall St upgrade will be starting once Energy Australia has finished upgrading the
electricity in the area. The project will be in two stages. Stage 1 will involve the upgrading of
the pavements along Halls St which will occur before Christmas. Stage 2 will be the Hall
St/Glenayre/Cox Avenue intersection which will occur after January 2007
8.2 Campbell Pde Upgrade update
At the last Federal election the Federal Government promised $2m for the upgrade of east
Campbell Pde. Council has also committed $11/2m to this project
The concept plans for Stage 1 & 2 of the project is currently being considered by the Council.
The plans will go on exhibition shortly. The funds need to be spent before the end of the year
so precinct members are alerted to the need to review plans and send suggestions and
comments back to the Council quickly.
8.3 Christmas/NYE Events Update
Bobbi McIlwraith reported that the Event model as outlined by her at our April meeting was
subsequently approved by the Council. Following on from this approval the model was put out
for tender for 3yrs. A report recommending a tenderer will go to Council's meeting on
Tuesday 15th August.
The Management plan which involves, the performers and sound arrangements among other
issues are still flexible each year. The management plan will be considered 6 months prior to
each event.
The financial structure and detail on the overall event will be decided in Sept. The consultation
plan, which includes consultation with the precincts and the Major Events & Safety
Committee, is included in the Management plan. Issues surrounding Dudley Page Reserve
need more consultation with the Water Board.
9. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Beach Rd Hotel
Beach Rd Hotel has lodged an application to vary their DA conditions which prevent entry of
patrons to the upstairs bar after 11pm. Discussion about how this would impact on the overall
numbers of patrons at the hotel and the neighbourhood.
Independent Hearing Assessment Panel (IHAP)
Barry Dubois had been approached by the Bondi View in relation to the introduction of IHAP
at Waverley Council. The Council at its meeting on Tuesday 15th August will determine
whether to introduce such panels to consider contentious and non-conforming DA's. The
process involves selecting and appointing a range of “independent experts” in the field
including architects, lawyers as well as community representatives to hear and consider the
case for and against a DA. Proponents and opponents can present their case to these panels for
consideration. Once they are considered a report will be forwarded to Councillors for final
decision at a future Council meeting.
Concern was expressed by the precinct about the so called “independence” of the so called
“experts”. The precinct also objected to the diminished role of elected representatives in this
process impacting adversely on the democratic process of Council. Panel members would be
appointed unlike elected representatives who have to answer to the community concern about
inappropriate or non-conforming development at an election. Also of concern was the added
cost that this process would impose on Council and therefore residents and ratepayers.
Motion Moved Chris Maltby Seconded Jurriaan Plesman Carried
That Bondi Beach Precinct expresses its opposition to the concept of IHAP as it undermines
the local democracy
Bondi Beach Playground
Concept plans were handed out. The BBQ area was to be moved outside the fenced area.
There were also some changes to the design that will better delineate the areas between the
toddlers play and play area for older children.
Ray Neeson was concerned about providing area in the broader Bondi park for helicopter
access and a handball area both of which had been lost through the reconfiguration of the
Pavilion and the skate board rink.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
No General Business
NEXT MEETING October 9 2006
The next meeting will take place 7.3.0 PM – 9.30PM Monday 9tth October 2006 at Library
Bondi Beach Public School
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.30 PM.