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November 2026 COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION – Tuesday 17th November at 5 pm

The full Agenda, Business papers and Enclosures for the November 2026 Council meeting can be downloaded here. Recent meeting information has separated the staff reports and their detailed attachments which have been included in the “Enclosures document”. For the items below I have listed separately, the links to the Staff report and the corresponding enclosure where appropriate. Because of the increased complexity, if there are problems with reports please email admin.

The Table of Contents of the November 2026 Council Business Paper AGENDA can be downloaded here.

The Table of Contents of the November 2026 Council Business Paper ENCLOSURES can be downloaded here.

NOTE: in the pdf enclosures there are some with many pages which have to be rotated from portrait to landscape to read easily. That can be done in your pdf viewer.

6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (download report)

• 6.1 Ordinary Council on 20 October 2026 (download enclosure)

11 MAYORAL MINUTE (download report)

• 11.1 Mayoral Minute: Congratulations to Harrison Wicks – Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year 2026
• 11.2 Mayoral Minute: Mayor’s Giving Tree 2026
• 11.3 Mayoral Minute: NSW Government announcement on developer contributions

12 MINUTES OF COMMITTEES (download report)

• 12.1 Minutes: Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee – 13 October 2026
• 12.2 Minutes: Tourism and Economic Advisory Committee – 29 October 2026

13 REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (download report)

• 13.1 Determine membership: Performance Review Committee and Southern Regional Planning Panel
• 13.2 Ordinary meeting schedule for 2027
• 13.3 Post exhibition adoption: Community Engagement Strategy (download enclosure)
• 13.4 Post exhibition adoption: Committees Framework Policy (download enclosure)
• 13.5 2025-26 Annual Report (download enclosure)

14 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL (download report)

• 14.1 Presentation of the 2025-26 Annual Financial Statements (download enclosure)
• 14.2 Quarterly Budget Review (QBR 1) and Monthly Financial Report – September 2026 (download enclosure) – pages need to be rotated.
• 14.3 Statement of Investments – October 2026
• 14.4 Post exhibition adoption: External Grant Management Policy (download enclosure)
• 14.5 Proposed Lease: Gerringong District All Sports Incorporated – Gerry Emery Reserve – Part Lot 601 DP 739447 (download enclosure)

15 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITIES 104 (download report)

• 15.1 Determination of DA 10.2026.77.1: Lots 1-4 SP85556 and Lot 3 DP 250726 – 110-114 Terralong St, Kiama – Amending DA to 10.2023.134.1 (LEC No.2024/67616) (download enclosure)
• 15.2 Endorse for Gateway: Planning Proposal PP-2026-1733 – 25 Cole Street Kiama and Lot 514 DP 1066359 (download enclosure)
• 15.3 Endorse for Gateway: Planning Proposal PP-2026-2417 – Coastal Vulnerability Area (download enclosure)
• 15.4 Post exhibition endorsement: Planning Proposal PP-2026-486 – Jamberoo Heritage Review (download enclosure)
• 15.5 Endorse for public exhibition: Community Emissions Reduction Plan (download enclosure)
• 15.6 Post exhibition adoption: Community Development Plan (download enclosure)
• 15.7 Rescission of outdated policies

16 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS (download report)

• 16.1 Endorse for public exhibition: Pesticides Notification Policy (download enclosure)

17 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION (download report)

• 17.1 Christmas / New Year – annual close down period
• 17.2 Model Code of Conduct Complaints Statistics 2025-2026 (download enclosure)
• 17.3 Resolutions Register: 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 and update on previous periods (download enclosure)

19 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE (download report)

• 19.1 Question with notice: Councillor Larkins – Safety risks for elected members and council staff
• 19.2 Question with notice: Councillor Tatrai – Acquisition of former Big River property, 113-117 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama – funding, financial impact and Performance Improvement Order
• 19.3 Question with notice: Councillor Tatrai – Blue Haven Terralong Retirement Village – management, expenditure and operational accountability

20 NOTICE OF MOTION

Nil

21 RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (download report)

• 21.1 Declassification of Confidential Council Reports

23 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (download report)

• 23.1 CEO Note: Update on Kiama Coast Holiday Parks
• 23.2 NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp) – Loan Agreement
• 23.3 Quarterly update: Service Reviews strategic recommendations

24 CLOSURE

October 2026 COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION – Tuesday 20th October at 5 pm

NOTE: AS OF FRIDAY PM THERE HAS BEEN A SUPPLEMENARY AGENDA WITH 4 LATE ITEMS. SEE 18.1, 18.2. 18.3 AND 18.4 BELOW. 

The full Agenda, Business papers and Enclosures for the October 2026 Council meeting can be downloaded here. Recent meeting information has separated the staff reports and their detailed attachments which have been included in the “Enclosures document”. For the items below I have listed separately, the links to the Staff report and the corresponding enclosure where appropriate. Because of the increased complexity, if there are problems with reports please email admin.

The Table of Contents of the October 2026 Council Business Paper AGENDA can be downloaded here.

The Table of Contents of the October 2026 Council Business Paper ENCLOSURES can be downloaded here.

NOTE: in the pdf enclosures there are some with many pages which have to be rotated from portrait to landscape to read easily. That can be done in your pdf viewer.

6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (download report)

• 6.1 Ordinary Council on 15 September 2026 (download enclosure)

12 MINUTES OF COMMITTEES (download report) 

• 12.1 Minutes: Kiama Local Transport Forum Meeting on 6 October 2026

13 REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (download report) 

• 13.1 Endorse for public exhibition: Draft Advocating for Kiama Plan 2026-28 (download enclosure)

14 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL (download report)

• 14.1 2025-26 Annual Financial Statements (download enclosure)
• 14.2 Monthly Financial Report – August 2026 (download enclosure)
• 14.3 Statement of Investments – September 2026
• 14.4 Coastal Land Protection Scheme: Proposed transfer of coastal land to Council
• 14.5 Dissolution of Funding Agreement with Kiama District Sports Association Incorporated (KDSA) (download enclosure)
• 14.6 Easement for drainage purposes over part of 4 Colley Drive Kiama.
• 14.7 Proposed road closure: Lot 11 in DP 740252 South Kiama Drive, Kiama
• 14.8 Request for fee waiver: Weekly Parkrun event in Kiama

15 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITIES (download report) 

• 15.1 Determination of DA 10.2026.65.1: Lot 65 – 142 Stafford Street Gerroa – Demolition of existing dwelling & construction of new 2 storey dwelling house (download enclosure)
• 15.2 Endorse for public exhibition: Draft Reconciliation Action Plan (download enclosure)
• 15.3 Endorsement: Establishment of the Kiama Town Centre Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) (download enclosure)
• 15.4 Grants, Donations and Sponsorships Program – Open Round Outcome Report 2026-2027 (download enclosure)

16 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS (download report) 

• 16.1 Endorse for public exhibition: Draft Asset Management Plan – Buildings (download enclosure)
• 16.2 Recategorisation of Regional Road to State Road in Gerringong and Gerroa
• 16.3 Post exhibition adoption: Street, Reserve and Asset Naming Policy (download enclosure)
• 16.4 Adoption: Street, Reserve and Asset Names (download enclosure)

17 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION (download report) 

• 17.1 Information report: Cemetery mowing (download enclosure)
• 17.2 Information report: Submission to the NSW Government on proposed amendments to the Fines Regulation 2025 (download enclosure)
• 17.3 Information report: Submission to the Local Government Grants Commission on the Financial Assistance Grants methodology review (download enclosure)

18 LATE ITEMS – NEW

• 18.1 2025-26 Annual Financial Statements (download report)
• 18.2 Adoption: Revenue Improvement Strategy and Strategic Asset Review – Varied Performance Improvement Order Actions (download report)
• 18.3 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: Councillors and Designated Persons Annual Returns 2025/2026 (download report)
• 18.4 Quarterly Performance Improvement Order Compliance Report – October 2026 (download report)

19 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE (download report)

• 19.1 Question with notice: Councillor Lawton – Interim community notification of DAs under the Statewide Community Participation Plan (download enclosure)

20 NOTICE OF MOTION (download report) 

• 20.1 Notice of Motion: Councillor Lawton – Listing NSW Government planning exhibitions on Your Say Kiama (KMC Website) (download enclosure)
• 20.2 Notice of Motion: Councillor Tatrai – Blue Haven Terralong Retirement Village – Financial performance, maintenance and reinvestment report

23 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (download report) 

• 23.1 Proposed divestment Lot 1 DP 1323722 Riverside Drive Kiama Downs
• 23.2 Purchase of one backhoe loader
• 23.3 Request for fee waiver: Kiama & District Historical Society Incorporated
• 23.4 Response to Notice of Motion 26/217OC – Service Review recommendations – The Pavilion and Tourism & Events

September 2026 COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION – Tuesday 15th September at 5 pm

The full Agenda, Business papers and Enclosures for the September 2026 Council meeting can be downloaded here. Recent meeting information has separated the staff reports and their detailed attachments which have been included in the “Enclosures document”. For the items below I have listed separately, the links to the Staff report and the corresponding enclosure where appropriate. Because of the increased complexity, if there are problems with reports please email admin.

The Table of Contents of the September 2026 Council Business Paper AGENDA can be downloaded here.

The Table of Contents of the September 2026 Council Business Paper ENCLOSURES can be downloaded here.

NOTE: in the pdf enclosures there are some with many pages which have to be rotated from portrait to landscape to read easily. That can be done in your pdf viewer.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 13.6 Varied Performance Improvement Order Actions involves a number of proposals for revenue raising and cost saving that are of broad general interest and sometimes controversial. The heading does not make the contents or the significance clear. Please check.

6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (download report)

• 6.1 Ordinary Council on 18 August 2026 (download enclosure)

11 MAYORAL MINUTE (download report)

• 11.1 Mayoral minute: Congratulations to Harrison Wicks – NSW Young Surf Life Saver of the Year 2026

12 MINUTES OF COMMITTEES (download report)

• 12.1 Minutes: Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee – 25/08/2026
• 12.2 Minutes: Tourism and Economic Advisory Committee – 20 August 2026

13 REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (download report)

• 13.1 Oath or Affirmation of Office by Councillor Stanley Jarrett
• 13.2 Mid-term election of Mayor
• 13.3Mid-term election of Deputy Mayor
• 13.4 Determination of Councillor representation to Council Committees and external bodies
• 13.5 For endorsement: Mayoral delegations
• 13.6 Varied Performance Improvement Order Actions (download enclosure)
• 13.7 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: Councillors and Designated Persons Annual Returns 2025/2026 (download enclosure)
• 13.8 Endorse for public exhibition: Draft Council Committees Framework Policy. (download enclosure)
• 13.9 Local Government NSW 2026 annual conference motion: improving safety of shared use playing fields with embedded cricket pitches.
• 13.10 Local Government NSW 2026 annual conference motion – sustainability of local government councils.

14 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL (download report)

• 14.1 Monthly Financial Report: July 2026 (download enclosure)
• 14.2 Statement of Investments – August 2026

15 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITIES (download report)

• 15.1 Determination of DA 10.2026.28.1: Lot 100, 1215 Jamberoo Road Curramore – Use of portion of existing car park for parking of light vehicles not associated with the recreation facility (download enclosure)
• 15.2 Post exhibition endorsement: Employment Lands Strategy (download enclosure)
• 15.3 Submission: The Draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Plan (download enclosure)
• 15.4 Endorsement for public exhibition: Draft Community Development Plan (download enclosure)
• 15.5 Council-declared Special Events
• 15.6 Post exhibition endorsement: Kiama After Dark Strategy (download enclosure)
• 15.7 Sponsorship endorsement: Kiama NYE Sky Show 2026 (download enclosure)

16 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS (download report)

• 16.1 Household bulky waste drop-off alternatives (download enclosure)

17 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION (download report)

• 17.1 Councillor attendance at conference: LGNSW Visitor Economy Conference 2026 report (download enclosure)

19 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE (download report)

• 19.1 Question with notice: Councillor Larkins – Update of review of Household Bulky-Waste drop off

23 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (download report)

• 23.1 Part Lot 45 Glenbrook Drive Kiama
• 23.2 Blue Haven Terralong Stage 5: Wet Fire Installation Tender
• 23.3 Blue Haven Terralong Stage 5: Wet Fire Project
• 23.4 Management Services Tender
• 23.5 Proposed Lease Pilots Cottage Blowhole Point Kiama and Native Title considerations
• 23.6 Holiday parks on Crown land
• 23.7 Annual performance review: Chief Executive Officer

24 CLOSURE

August 2026 COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION – Tuesday 18th August at 5 pm

The full Agenda, Business papers and Enclosures for the August 2026 Council meeting can be downloaded here. Recent meeting information has separated the staff reports and their detailed attachments which have been included in the “Enclosures document”. For the items below I have listed separately, the links to the Staff report and the corresponding enclosure where appropriate. Because of the increased complexity, if there are problems with reports please email admin.

The Table of Contents of the August 2026 Council Business Paper AGENDA can be downloaded here.

The Table of Contents of the August 2026 Council Business Paper ENCLOSURES can be downloaded here.

6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (Download report here)

• 6.1 Ordinary Council on 21 July 2026 (Download enclosure here)

11 MAYORAL MINUTE (Download report here)

• 11.1 Mayoral minute: Recognition of local achievements

12 MINUTES OF COMMITTEES (Download report here)

• 12.1 Kiama Local Transport Forum Meeting on 4 August 2026

13 REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Download report here)

• 13.1 Local Government NSW 2026 annual conference motion – Minister ability to reduce councillor numbers
• 13.2 Support of Federation Compact with Local Government

14 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL (Download report here)

• 14.1 2025-26 End of Financial Year Report (Download enclosure here)
• 14.2 Statement of Investments – July 2026
• 14.3 Submission on Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026
• (Download enclosure here)

15 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITIES (Download report here)

• 15.1 Determination of Development Application 10.2026.41.1: Lot 1 DP 1263679 – 17 Glenbrook Drive Kiama – Dual Occupancy (Attached) and Strata Title Subdivision. (Download enclosure here)
• 15.2 Endorse for Gateway: Planning Proposal PP-2026-1778 – South Kiama Urban Release Area Housekeeping (Download enclosure here)
• 15.3 Incoming donation: Kiama Library shelving
• 15.4 Post exhibition endorsement: Kiama Visitor Economy Strategy 2035 (Download enclosure here)
• 15.5 Post exhibition endorsement: Planning Proposal PP-2025-1821 – 2 Caliope Street Kiama (Download enclosure here)
• 15.6 Review of grants budget allocation

16 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE ANDOPERATIONS (Download report here)

• 16.1 Funding support: Gerringong Rugby League Football Club (Download enclosure here)

17 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION (Download report here)

• 17.1 Jamberoo Heritage Review Planning Proposal PP-2026-486 – update and next steps (Download enclosure here)
• 17.2 Resolution Register: 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026 and update on previous periods (Download enclosure here)

19 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE (Download report here)

• 19.1 Question with notice: Councillor Warren – Mulching versus mowing (Download enclosure here)
• 19.2 Question with notice: Councillor Lawton – Progress of Stage 2 Kiama Coastal Walk, funding opportunities and land management requirements (Download enclosure here)
• 19.3 Question with notice: Councillor Lawton – Investigation of modular erosion control technologies
• 19.4 Question with notice: Councillor Lawton – Investigation of temporary and deployable flood barrier systems for flood-prone community assets
• 19.5 Question with notice: Councillor Matters – Revenue opportunities for Council

20 NOTICE OF MOTION (Download report here)

• 20.1 Notice of motion: Councillor Warren – Wildlife Watch Jamberoo
• 20.2 Notice of motion: Councillor Warren – Green Seat Project (Download enclosure here)
• 20.3 Notice of motion: Councillor Lawton – Review and reconsideration of Service Review recommendations

23 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Download report here)

• 23.1 Proposed sale: surplus land adjoining 14 Farmer Street Kiama
• 23.2 Quarterly update: Service Reviews strategic recommendations
• 23.3 Request for quotation: Supply and lay asphaltic concrete 2026-27

24 CLOSURE

June 2026 EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION – Tuesday 30th June at 5 pm

The full Agenda, Business papers and Enclosures for the June 30th 2026 Council meeting can be downloaded here. Recent meeting information has separated the staff reports and their detailed attachments which have been included in the “Enclosures document”. For the items below I have listed separately, the links to the Staff report and the corresponding enclosure where appropriate. Because of the increased complexity, if there are problems with reports please email admin.

The Table of Contents of the June 2026 Extraordinary Council Business Paper AGENDA can be downloaded here.

Item 8 REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

8.1 Dissolving the Kiama Harbour Activation Working Group (Download report here)

8.2 New Year’s Eve Event Lean Business Case (Download report here)

8.3 Making of the Annual Rates and Charges (Download report here)

8.4 Integrated planning and reporting documents 2026-27 (Download report here)

• Item 8.4 Attachment 1 – Delivery Program and Operational Plan (Download here)
• Item 8.4 Attachment 2 – Statement of Revenue Policy (Download here)
• Item 8.4 Attachment 3 – Fees and Charges (Download here)
• Item 8.4 Attachment 4 – Public Engagement Report (Download here)

June 2026 COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION – Tuesday 16th June at 5 pm

The full Agenda, Business papers and Enclosures for the June 2026 Council meeting can be downloaded here. Recent meeting information has separated the staff reports and their detailed attachments which have been included in the “Enclosures document”. For the items below I have listed separately, the links to the Staff report and the corresponding enclosure where appropriate. Because of the increased complexity, if there are problems with reports please email admin.

The Table of Contents of the June 2026 Council Business Paper AGENDA can be downloaded here.

The Table of Contents of the June 2026 Council Business Paper ENCLOSURES can be downloaded here.

6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (download report here)

• 6.1 Ordinary Council on 19 May 2026 (enclosure)
• 6.2 Extraordinary Council on 27 May 2026

11 MAYORAL MINUTE (download report here)

• 11.1 Mayoral Minute: Vale Warren Steel
• 11.2 Mayoral minute: Congratulations to 2026 King’s BirthdayHonour recipients
• 11.3 Mayoral minute: Induction into the NSW Top Tourism Town, Hall of Fame
• 11.4 Mayoral minute: Local Government Week Awards 3-8 August 2026

12 MINUTES OF COMMITTEES (download report here)

• 12.1 Minutes: Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee – 26 May 2026
• 12.2 Minutes: Tourism and Economic Advisory Committee – 21 May 2026

13 REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (download report here)

• 13.1 NSW Local Government Remuneration Tribunal – Annual fees payable to Mayors and Councillors

14 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL (download report here)

• 14.1 Endorse for public exhibition: draft Community Engagement Strategy (enclosure)
• 14.2 Monthly Financial Report – April 2026 (enclosure)
• 14.3 Statement of Investments – May 2026
• 14.4 Update on proposed lease: Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club (enclosure)

15 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITIES (download report here)

• 15.1 Determination of Development Application 10.2025.201.1 – Lot 6 DP 621070 Minnamurra Lane, Jamberoo – Dwelling House, detached farm building and driveway (enclosure)
• 15.2 Endorse for public exhibition: Draft Kiama After Dark Strategy (enclosure)
• 15.3 Kiama Family History Centre Service Delivery Options (enclosure)
• 15.4 New Year’s Eve Event Lean Business Case (enclosure)
• 15.5 Rescission of obsolete policies (enclosure)

16 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS 

17 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

18 LATE ITEMS

19 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

20 NOTICE OF MOTION 

23 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (download report here)

• 23.1 Blue Haven Update – June 2026
• 23.2 Crown Lands – Land Classification
• 23.3 Kiama Coast Holiday Parks – management contracts
• 23.4 Proposed Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park Masterplan
• 23.5 Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program
• 23.6 Tender: Betterment Project – Foxground and Wallaby Hill
• 23.7 23.8 Roads – Drainage Works – KT040326
• 23.8 Transport for NSW proposal under the Community Use Policy
• 23.9 Proposed Sale of Lot 1 DP 1324358 – Surplus Road Reserve – Brown Street, Kiama

24 CLOSURE

On 13 May 2026, Council received by way of service a notice of intention to vary performance improvement order to Kiama Council:

1) Letter to Mayor Cameron McDonald and General Manager Ms Jane Stroud signed by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP.

2) Variation of Performance Improvement Order signed by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP.

Council has called an extraordinary meeting for Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 5pm to discuss the implications of the letter.

The full agenda which includes the letters, can be downloaded here.

A summary from the Agenda says:

Summary

Kiama Municipal Council was issued with a Performance Improvement Order (PIO) under section 438A of the Local Government Act 1993 on 8 November 2022, by the then Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Wendy Tuckerman MP. The period of compliance with that order finished on 30 June 2023.

With the change of NSW Government, the new Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, undertook a review of Council’s compliance reports and at the Minister’s request Mr John Rayner was appointed to undertake a further review. Based on the findings of the Rayner report, the Minister determined to issue Council with a Notice of Intention to vary a Performance Improvement Order on 30 January 2024, with the final Varied PIO being issued 23 May 2024. The period of compliance with this order is due to finish on 30 June 2026.

On 13 May 2026, Council received by way of service a notice of intention to vary performance improvement order to Kiama Council:

1 Letter to Mayor Cameron McDonald and General Manager Ms Jane Stroud signed by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP.

2 Variation of Performance Improvement Order signed by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP.

Financial implication

Some of the work required to be undertaken has been included in the draft 2025-26FY budget, there are some new actions without costs associated with completing the activities.

Risk implication

There is a risk that if Council does not comply with the PIO and improve its operating position that further Ministerial interventions will be imposed. The varied PIO makes note of a potential financial controller as the next intervention possible. Continuing to fail to meet Office of Local Government benchmarks for financial sustainability (performance ratios) is not an acceptable outcome.

Policy

Local Government Act 1993

Item 7.1EXTRAORDINARY MEETING 27 MAY 2026

Report of the Chief Executive Officer

7.1 Receipt of unsigned Performance Improvement Order Variation (cont)

Consultation (internal)

Councillors and staff have been informed of the proposed intention to vary the PIO via

communications on 14 May 2026.

Communication/Community engagement

Council will consider the proposed PIO and make submissions within the 14-day period. Once confirmed this will be made available for the community. Council has advised the general community that it has received the enclosed correspondence.

Attachments

1 Letter from the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP – Variation to Performance Improvement Order – 13 May 2026- redacted⇩

2 Unsigned Variation to Performance Improvement Order⇩

Enclosures

Nil

Item 7.1

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Note the correspondence dated 13 May 2026 from the Minister for Local Government, the Hon Ron Hoenig MP outlining his proposed intention to vary the Performance Improvement Order under section 438A(6A) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).

2. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to:

a. Thank the Minister for Local Government for outlining that a variation to the current Performance Improvement Order is appropriate to ensure that the Order remains effective, targeted and responsive to Council’s current circumstances,

b. Thank the Minister for Local Government for providing Council with the opportunity to respond in an appropriate manner.

c. Provide the Minister for Local Government with the feedback contained within this report by 28 May 2026.

The Department of Planning has on exhibition two discussion papers (14th May 2026- 24th June 2026) relating to complying developments and low rise housing.

(A) Variations to complying development assessment:

The NSW Government is proposing a new complying development variations pathway and changes to complying development standards in the Codes SEPP.

Complying development is designed to fast-track straightforward development. But the system is currently too rigid. It means proposals that may only vary slightly from development standards are going through a full DA process, bogging councils and applicants down in unnecessary paperwork and adding, on average, more than 60 days to the assessment process.

Download the explanation document here.

Visit the Explanations Page here

Visit the page on the Dept of Planning “have you say” page here.

May 2026 COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION – Tuesday 19th May at 5 pm

Note: There has been a supplementary agenda added since the original posting of the details for the May meeting. Council has added a late item, Item 17.1 regarding the extension of time offered for completion of the Performance Improvement Order originally issued in November 2022.

A short extract from the report says: “The proposed variation to the PIO does seek to provide Council with more time to make appropriate budget reductions and investigate opportunities to increase revenue. However, staff do have some initial concerns with the content of the proposed variation to the PIO.”

The supplementary business paper can be downloaded here.

The full Agenda, Business papers and Enclosures for the May 2026 Council meeting can be downloaded here. Recent meeting information has separated the staff reports and their detailed attachments which have been included in the “Enclosures document”. For the items below I have listed separately, the links to the Staff report and the corresponding enclosure where appropriate. Because of the increased complexity, if there are problems with reports please email admin.

The Table of Contents of the May 2026 Council Business Paper AGENDA can be downloaded here.

The Table of Contents of the May 2026 Council Business Paper ENCLOSURES can be downloaded here.

NOTE: The full file of enclosures is a very large file of over 300 MB and over 1000 pages. I have extracted some individual item enclosures but not all.

See below links to the staff reports and associated enclosures for the March 2026 Council meeting.

Item 6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

6.1 Ordinary Council on 21 April 2026 (download report here) There were a large number of long documents tabled at the April meeting relating to Auditors reports from the years 2021 to 2025 and some associated letters and documents. These are available on a special page which can be found here.

Item 12 REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (download full report here)

12.1 Bi-monthly update: Strategic Finance & Governance Improvement Plan – May 2026 (Download enclosure 12.1 here)

Item 13 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL (download full report here)

13.1 Endorse for public exhibition: draft External Grant Management Policy **

13.2 Post exhibition update: Kiama Sports Complex Masterplan **

13.3 Statement of Investments – April 2026 **

13.4 Endorse for public exhibition: Proposed update to the South Werri Reserve Plan of Management **

13.5 Quarterly Budget Review (QBR3) and Monthly Financial Statement March 2026 **

** Download enclosures for 13.1 to 13.5 here

Item 14 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITIES (download full report here)

14.1 Determination of Development Application 10.2025.84.1 – Belinda Street, Gerringong – Construction of 2 Residential Flat Buildings and Landscaping

14.2 Determination of Development Application 10.2025.201.1 – Lot 6 DP 621070 Minnamurra Lane, Jamberoo – Dwelling House, detached farm building and driveway.

14.3 Endorse for public exhibition: draft Visitor Economy Strategy 2026-2035

14.4 Post exhibition endorsement: Planning Agreement – 48 Campbell Street Gerringong

14.5 Post exhibition endorsement: Planning Proposal PP-2025-61 – 48 Campbell Street Gerringong

14.6 Submission: Proposed statewide Community Participation Plan (CPP)

Download enclosures for 14.1 to  14.6 here (524 pages and 130MB file)

Item 15 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS (download full report here)

15.1 Endorse for public exhibition: draft Works on Council owned facilities and managed land (funding support policy) Download enclosure for 15.1 here

15.2 Tender assessment: Trade Services Panel

Item 16 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION (download full report here)

16.1 Resolution Register: 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 and an update on previous periods. Download enclosure for 16.1 here.

16.2 Extraordinary meeting to consider Integrated Planning & Reporting suite of documents

16.3 Report for Information – Councillor Stuart Larkins – LGNSW Clr Pat Dixon Memorial Scholarship award

Item 18 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE (download full report here)

18.1 Question with notice: Councillor Larkins – Tasman Drive Gerringong

18.2 Question with notice: Councillor Warren – Concession lots (and the like) in the Kiama LGA

Item 19 NOTICE OF MOTION (download full report here)

19.1 Notice of motion: Councillor Lawton – Werri Beach Asparagus Weed (Asparagus Aethiopicus) **

19.2 Notice of motion: Councillor Brown – Kiama Council to remain Strong, Proud and Independent – No to Amalgamation

19.3 Notice of motion: Councillor Lawton – Protection of Southern Greater Gliders and Proposed Expansion of Seven Mile Beach National Park **

** Download enclosures for 19.1 and 19.3 here

Item 22 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (download full report here)

22.1 Purchase of one utility tractor

22.2 Purchase of four crew cab trucks

22.3 Quarterly update: Service Reviews strategic recommendations

22.4 Service review: Legal Services

April 2026 COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION – Tuesday 21st April at 5 pm

The full Agenda, Business papers and Enclosures for the April 21 2026 Council meeting can be downloaded here. Recent meeting information has separated the staff reports and their detailed attachments which have been included in the “Enclosures document”. For the items below I have listed separately, the links to the Staff report and the corresponding enclosure where appropriate. Because of the increased complexity, if there are problems with reports please email admin.

The Table of Contents of the April 21 2026 Council Business Paper AGENDA can be downloaded here.

UPDATE: The Table of Contents of the April 21 2026 Council Business Paper SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA can be downloaded here. This update relates to the Suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents and includes: 1 DRAFT 2026-27 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2 DRAFT Budget Summary 2026-27 3 DRAFT Fees and Charges 2026-27 4 DRAFT Statement of Revenue Policy 2026-27 5 DRAFT budget and Long Term Financial Plan 2026-27 CEO report on this item 17.1 can be downloaded here. The full (88MB) document can be downloaded from the Council website here.

The Table of Contents of the April 21 2026 Council Business Paper ENCLOSURES can be downloaded here.

See below links to the staff reports and associated enclosures for the April 21 2026 Council meeting.

6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (download report here)

• 6.1 Ordinary Council on 17 March 2026 (download enclosure here)
• 6.2 Extraordinary Council on 7 April 2026

10 MAYORAL MINUTE

• Nil

11 MINUTES OF COMMITTEES (download report here)

• 11.1 Minutes: Tourism and Economic Advisory Committee (TEAC) – 26 March 2026 (download enclosure here)

12 REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (download report here)

• 12.1 Endorse for public exhibition: Draft Incoming Donations or Bequests Policy (download enclosure here)
• 12.2 Expressions of Interest: Kiama Harbour Activation Working Group (download enclosure here)

13 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL (download report here)

• 13.1 Monthly Financial Report – February 2026 (download enclosure here)
• 13.2 Statement of Investments – March 2026
• 13.3 Proposed road closure: traversing Lot 1 & 2 in DP 1098035 Stewart Place Kiama

14 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITIES (download report here)

• 14.1 Determination of 8.2 Review of Determination Application: 10.2025.104.1 (PAN-588332) – 173 Mount Brandon Road, Jerrara – New 2 storey dwelling with attached garage andoutdoor swimming pool (download enclosures here)
• 14.2 Endorse for public exhibition: Draft Employment Lands Strategy (v2) (download enclosures here)
• 14.3 Grants, Donations and Sponsorships – Round 2 Funding

15 REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS

Nil

16 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION (download report here)

• 16.1 Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters – NSW Parliament (download enclosure here)
• 16.2 Survey received: Jamberoo Community Traffic Survey Report – Jamberoo Valley Residents and Ratepayers Association

17 LATE ITEMS

18 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE (download report here)

• 18.1 Question with notice: Councillor Tatrai – Assessing Impact on Local Businesses and Community
• 18.2 Question with notice: Councillor Tatrai – Blue Haven Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533
• 18.3 Question with notice: Councillor Tatrai – Kiama Council fleet review in light of Performance Improvement Order 2026/2027
• 18.4 Question with notice: Councillor Warren – Audit Office and financial management concerns of Kiama Council (download enclosure here)

19 NOTICE OF MOTION (download report here)

• 19.1 Notice of motion: Councillor Cains – Clarification from Minister regarding budget requirements
• 19.2 Notice of motion: Councillor Tatrai – World Fuel Crises and its impact on waste management

22 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS 

• Nil

23 CLOSURE