Council - 17 February 2026

Key decisions

• Approved 68-unit multiple dwelling development
  Council approved, with conditions and amended approved plans, a development permit for a material change of use for 68 multiple dwellings.
  Affects local development, density and neighbourhood change for nearby residents.
• Approved major mixed-use apartment development at Urbana Boulevard, Coomera
  Council approved, with amended conditions, a development permit for apartments, restaurant, shop, gym and medical centre at Lot 502 Urbana Boulevard, Coomera, with the final adopted form stating 621 apartment units and requiring amended drawings before works commence.
  Affects housing supply, traffic, parking, local services and growth in Coomera.
• Endorsed Snapper Rocks to Rainbow Bay Foreshore Precinct Master Plan
  Council endorsed the master plan to guide infrastructure planning, operational management and long-term use of the foreshore precinct, endorsed a public-facing summary, and will seek a partnership approach with the State Government.
  Important for future foreshore planning, public space use, access and infrastructure in the Rainbow Bay and Snapper Rocks area.
• Received and referred local petitions for committee review
  Council received and referred petitions on Saltwater Creek erosion at Helensvale, a road safety audit for Delta Cove Drive at Worongary, and removal of a concrete structure at Kondalilla Drive and Old Coach Road, Upper Coomera.
  These issues may lead to future investigations or works affecting safety, erosion management and local traffic conditions.
• Noted Beach Access Program progress
  Council noted progress and outcomes of the City's Beach Access Program and stated that any future expansion would depend on additional funding.
  Relevant to beach accessibility and inclusive access to coastal areas.
• Progressed 2026-27 budget and revenue policy work
  Council adopted recommendations on financial sustainability, the 2026-27 budget build, and the Draft Revenue Policy 2026-27.
  May affect future rates, fees, service levels and long-term financial planning.
• Ordered independent review of CEO appraisal policy
  Council resolved to undertake an independent governance and legal review of the CEO Annual Performance Appraisal Policy and present it to the Governance, Administration and Finance Committee.
  Relates to council governance, accountability and legal risk management.
• Submitted advocacy motions to the national local government assembly
  Council approved motions for submission to the 2026 ALGA National General Assembly seeking reforms to federal funding distribution, permanent pre-disaster funding, enabling infrastructure funding for housing supply, and a local roads renewal program.
  Could influence future funding for roads, resilience, housing-supporting infrastructure and growth areas.

Important topics

• Petition response on illegal camping and homelessness at Broadbeach Cultural Precinct
  Council adopted the committee recommendation on a petition response concerning illegal camping and homelessness at the Broadbeach Cultural Precinct.
  Relevant to public space management, community safety and social issues in Broadbeach.
• Transport petition response for Bounty Way, Pacific Pines
  Council adopted a committee recommendation responding to a petition about street parking safety and infrastructure on Bounty Way.
  Relevant to road safety and local traffic conditions in Pacific Pines.
• Transport petition response for Springbrook
  Council adopted a committee recommendation responding to a petition about transport for Springbrook.
  Relevant to transport access and service planning for Springbrook residents.
• Environment and resilience updates
  Council adopted recommendations on the Springbrook Groundwater Investigation Final Report 2025, Water Environment Monitoring Program baseline, Climate Resilience and Sustainability Strategy update, Disaster Resilience Scorecard project update, and Vector Control Program.
  Relates to environmental monitoring, climate resilience, disaster preparedness and public health.
• Finance and audit reporting
  Council adopted recommendations noting forward planning, Audit and Risk Committee matters, regional and satellite operational depots local matters, and monthly financial reports for October and November.
  Affects oversight of council operations, assets and financial management.
• Artificial intelligence update
  Council adopted a committee recommendation on an Artificial Intelligence update.
  Relevant to how council may use AI in administration and service delivery, though no specific service changes were detailed in the extract.

Resident impacts

• Major new residential and mixed-use development approvals in Coomera may increase housing supply but also affect traffic, parking and local infrastructure demand.
• The Snapper Rocks to Rainbow Bay foreshore master plan sets direction for future infrastructure, management and public access in the precinct.
• Residents in Helensvale, Worongary and Upper Coomera raised local issues through petitions that will now go to committee for consideration and reporting.
• Beach accessibility improvements were noted, but future service expansion will require additional funding.
• Budget, revenue policy and financial sustainability decisions may shape future rates, fees and service priorities.
• Council is advocating for more external funding for growth infrastructure, disaster resilience and local roads.

Places affected

• Coomera (suburb)
  Approved major residential and mixed-use development at Lot 502 Urbana Boulevard.
• Urbana Boulevard, Coomera (road/project site)
  Site of the approved apartment, retail, gym and medical centre development.
• Snapper Rocks to Rainbow Bay Foreshore Precinct (foreshore precinct)
  Master plan endorsed for long-term planning and management.
• Broadbeach Cultural Precinct (precinct)
  Petition response on illegal camping and homelessness.
• Helensvale (suburb)
  Petition received on erosion of Saltwater Creek at The Peninsula Estate.
• Delta Cove Drive, Worongary (road)
  Petition received seeking a road safety audit.
• Kondalilla Drive and Old Coach Road, Upper Coomera (intersection)
  Petition received seeking removal of a concrete structure and reinstatement of a roundabout.
• Bounty Way, Pacific Pines (road)
  Petition response on street parking safety and infrastructure.

Next steps

• Development approvals to proceed subject to adopted conditions and amended drawings requirements.
  Before commencement of works and during project delivery.
• Prepare a public-facing summary of the Snapper Rocks to Rainbow Bay Foreshore Precinct Master Plan.
  Future action following endorsement.
• Mayor to write to relevant Minister(s) and the Member for Currumbin seeking a State partnership on the Rainbow Bay and Snapper Rocks master plan.
  Following the meeting.
• Refer petitions on Helensvale erosion, Delta Cove Drive road safety, and the Upper Coomera concrete structure to committee for consideration and report.
  Future committee process.
• Present an independent governance and legal review of the CEO Annual Performance Appraisal Policy to the Governance, Administration and Finance Committee.
  Future committee meeting.
• Advance 2026-27 budget and revenue policy considerations through council budget processes.
  2026-27 budget preparation period.

Extracted minutes text

864 UNCONFIRMED MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2026 10:00AM The meeting commenced at 10:06am City of Gold Coast Council Chambers 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise TIM BAKER Chief Executive Officer 864 Meeting of the Council of the City of Gold Coast Unconfirmed Minutes Tuesday 17 February 2026 ORDER OF BUSINESS Opening Prayer Australian National Anthem 1 ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES .................................................................... 4 2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................... 4 3 CONDOLENCES ....................................................................................... 5 3.1 CONDOLENCE MOTION - BERIS SY...