Minutes of Ordinary Meeting - Thursday, 16 October 2025

Ordinary Meeting Minutes 16 October 2025

1 Declaration of Opening

The Chair declared the meeting open at 9:00am.

2 WELCOME AND Opening

Councillor D Law acknowledged the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the meeting took place.

Dylan Asmus from Stella Maris Catholic Parish read a prayer.

The Chief Executive Officer, John Baker, acknowledged the recent passing of Council Employee, Ken Jones.

3 Record of Attendance and Leave of Absence

COUNCILLORS

Councillor R Natoli Mayor (Chair)

Councillor J Broderick Division 1

Councillor T Landsberg Division 2

Councillor T Burns Division 3

Councillor J Natoli Division 4

Councillor W Johnston OAM Division 5 (via Teams) (Absent 8.1, 8.3-9, 11-13)

Councillor C Dickson Division 6

Councillor E Hungerford Division 7

Councillor T Bunnag Division 8

Councillor M Suarez Division 9 (Deputy Mayor)

Councillor D Law Division 10

COUNCIL OFFICERS

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Director Business Transformation and Performance

Director Community Strengthening

Director Infrastructure and Natural Assets

Acting Director Sustainable Growth and Planning

Manager Governance and Executive Services

Coordinator Coastal, Lakes and Wetlands

Coastal Conservation & Planning Team Leader

Contracts Manager (Holiday Parks)

Manager Sport & Community Venues

Senior Property Officer

Coordinator Financial Services

4 Receipt and Confirmation Of Minutes

Council Resolution

Moved: Councillor C Dickson

Seconded: Councillor T Burns

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 September 2025 be received and confirmed.

Carried unanimously.

5 Mayoral Minute

NIL

6 INFORMING OF conflicts OF INTEREST

6.1 prescribed conflicts of INTEREST

NIL

6.2 declarable conflicts of interest

NIL

7 Presentations / Councillor Reports

NIL

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Procedural Motion

Council Resolution

Moved: Councillor T Landsberg

Seconded: Councillor T Bunnag

That Council suspend standing orders to consider Item 10 - Petitions next on the agenda followed by Item 8.2 - Residential Tenancy Agreements - Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks due to public interest.

Carried unanimously.

10 Tabling of Petitions

10.1 Petition - Dicky Beach Holiday Park Permanent Residents Concerns

Council Resolution (OM25/89)

Moved: Councillor T Landsberg

Seconded: Councillor M Suarez

That the petition tabled by Councillor T Landsberg relating to the concerns of the Dicky Beach Holiday Park Permanent Residents be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.

Carried unanimously.

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10.2 Petition - Provide a suitable site for relocation of Caloundra Community Information Centre

Council Resolution (OM25/90)

Moved: Councillor T Landsberg

Seconded: Councillor T Burns

That the petition tabled by Councillor T Landsberg relating to the request to provide a suitable site for the relocation of Caloundra Community Information Centre be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.

Carried unanimously.

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10.3 Petition - Lamkin Lane Espresso Bar outdoor dining area

Council Resolution (OM25/91)

Moved: Councillor T Landsberg

Seconded: Councillor T Burns

That the petition tabled by Councillor T Landsberg relating to the request for the continuation of Lamkin Lane Espresso Bar outdoor dining area be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.

Carried unanimously.

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10.4 Petition - Traffic concerns Tulip Lane Buderim

Council Resolution (OM25/92)

Moved: Councillor E Hungerford

Seconded: Councillor C Dickson

That the petition tabled by Councillor E Hungerford relating to the request for traffic calmers to be installed in Tulip Lane, Buderim be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.

Carried unanimously.

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8 Reports Direct to Council

8.2 Residential Tenancy Agreements - Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks

File No: Council Meetings

Author: Contracts Manager (Holiday Parks)

Community Strengthening

Attachments: Att 1 - Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks Human Rights Assessment - Long Term Residents

Att 2 - Dicky Beach Holiday Park Resident Fact Sheet

MOTION

Moved: Councillor T Landsberg

Seconded: Councillor J Natoli

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Residential Tenancy Agreements – Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks”

(b) recognise the unique legacy, social value, and community contribution of the long-term residents at the Dicky Beach Holiday Park, and affirm Council’s intent to support their continued residence, subject to planning and land management processes

(c) do not apply the natural attrition approach to Dicky Beach Holiday Park, acknowledging that the site serves a distinct and valuable role in providing affordable housing and community stability, and should be considered separately from the other Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks

(d) request the Chief Executive Officer to develop a Management Plan for Dicky Beach Holiday Park, that:

(i) enables ongoing residential use at Dicky Beach Holiday Park, within the current State leased area and

(ii) recognises the park’s contribution to affordable housing and community wellbeing and

(e) in development of the Management Plan, ensure compliance with the Land Act 1994, Human Rights Act 2019, Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 and relevant trust land guidelines.

For: Councillor R Natoli, Councillor T Landsberg, Councillor J Natoli and Councillor C Dickson.

Against: Councillor J Broderick, Councillor T Burns, Councillor E Hungerford, Councillor T Bunnag, Councillor M Suarez and Councillor D Law.

Lost.

Councillor W Johnston was absent for the vote on this motion.

Council Resolution (OM25/93)

Moved: Councillor T Bunnag

Seconded: Councillor E Hungerford

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Residential Tenancy Agreements - Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks” and

(b) endorse the application of the natural attrition approach for residential sites across all Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks.

For: Councillor J Broderick, Councillor T Burns, Councillor E Hungerford, Councillor T Bunnag, Councillor M Suarez and Councillor D Law.

Against: Councillor R Natoli, Councillor T Landsberg, Councillor J Natoli and Councillor C Dickson.

Carried.

Councillor W Johnston was absent for the discussion and vote on this motion.

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8.1 Shorebird Conservation Plan 2025-30

File No: Council Meetings

Authors: Coordinator Coastal, Lakes and Wetlands

Infrastructure and Natural Assets

Coastal Conservation & Planning Team Leader

Infrastructure and Natural Assets

Appendices: App a - Shorebird Conservation Plan 2025-30

Council Resolution (OM25/94)

Moved: Councillor M Suarez

Seconded: Councillor J Natoli

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Shorebird Conservation Plan 2025-30”

(b) endorse the Shorebird Conservation Plan 2025-30 (Appendix A) and

(c) note the Chief Executive Officer will use delegated authority to implement operational actions for the Shorebird Conservation Plan 2025-30.

For: Councillor R Natoli, Councillor J Broderick, Councillor T Burns, Councillor J Natoli, Councillor C Dickson, Councillor E Hungerford, Councillor T Bunnag, Councillor M Suarez and Councillor D Law.

Against: Councillor T Landsberg.

Carried.

Councillor W Johnston was absent for the discussion and vote on this item.

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8.3 Disposal (easement) Part of Council Freehold Land within Twin Waters and Palmwoods

File No: F2025/55135

Author: Senior Property Officer

Finance and Commercial Partnerships

Attachments: Att 1 - Easement Survey Plan (Twin Waters)

Att 2 - Easement Survey Plan (Palmwoods)

Council Resolution (OM25/95)

Moved: Councillor T Bunnag

Seconded: Councillor E Hungerford

That Council:

(a) receive and note the report titled “Disposal (easement) Part of Council Freehold Land within Twin Waters and Palmwoods”

(b) resolve, to dispose of an interest in land by way of easement (for sewerage infrastructure) over Lot 861 on SP115786 and Lot 901 on SP 324774 and

(c) resolve, pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that an exception to dispose of an interest in the land other than by tender or auction applies, as Unitywater is a government agency.

Carried unanimously.

Councillor W Johnston was absent for the discussion and vote on this item.