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COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 Proposed fishing restrictions at Floreat and City Beach Groynes The Surf Casting and Angling Club of WA objected on the grounds that:- • the groynes are publicly funded facilities; • people with disabilities cannot:- - walk far on beaches (presumably to fish away from swimmers), - cannot stand and fish from rocky areas (although the groynes are constructed of rock), - they cannot fish at night, - they need readily accessible and suitable places which extend into and above the water from which to fish. • people with physical limitations due to age, injuries and other conditions, young people and new or inexperienced fishers cannot cope with the wind or the surf from many beaches. RecFishWest made the following comments:- "Recreational fishers are prohibited from fishing between surf life-saving flags by law, which is an acceptable measure for the safety of other users. Beaches of WA are a resource which should be shared by all user groups; no one user group should be discriminated against based on their choice of pastime. Recfishwest is concerned that the proposals to further restrict recreational fishing access is a kneejerk reaction based on a few vocal local residents who claim to “speak for everyone”. The entire fishing community should not be punished for the discrepancies of one individual. Recfishwest firmly believes that the answer to issues of conflict should be in the education of recreational fishers, rather than the persecution of them. In this case, we are happy to assist the Town of Cambridge in the education of recreational fishers and addressing possible safety threats to other users. The proposal sets a precedent in which recreational fishers are not acknowledged as legitimate users of a resource such as public beach. Recfishwest is concerned that this will only be the beginning of more restrictions and prohibitions on recreational fishing. Recommended changes City Beach groyne; No fishing — 1 October to 31 March, 7:00am to 6:00pm. Floreat groyne; No fishing — 1 November to 30 April, 7:00am to 6:00pm. " " As City Beach groyne is a high-traffic area for other users such as surfers and swimmers, Recfishwest recommends spatial separation of users through appropriate signage. Figure 1 demonstrates the type of separation which could appropriately accommodate all user groups outside of seasonal fishing closure periods. " As previously reported, attendees at the Beach User Forum expressed concern over the hours and times when anglers could fish from the Floreat and City Beach groynes. Attendees reported that anglers were coming into conflict with other beach users who use the aquatic and beach environments all year round. Fishing off either groyne throughout the year poses a threat of injury to swimmers and board riders during daylight hours from fishing hooks, either in the water or disposed of on the groynes. H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\NOVEMBER 2012\B DV.DOCX 97
COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012 As mentioned above, City Beach groyne is used by board riders in the winter periods and in early mornings in summers. Swimmers use the north side of this groyne as this area is generally protected from ocean swell. The Floreat groyne area is not a flagged swimming area and is not often utilised by board riders as the surf break is unreliable. However, the area is used by swimmers, including some regulars who swim one groyne to the other. One forum attendee stated that he had been hooked off the Floreat groyne during an early morning swim. The area to the north of the Floreat groyne is used by the local surf life saving club for club aquatic activities. This area is also the approved launch zone for kite surfing. Outside of the groyne areas, the beaches do not have any fishing restrictions and it is not proposed to apply any restrictions, however, clause 5.10 of the Local Government and Public Property Local Law expressly prohibits fishing in designated swimming areas. In view of the above submissions, permitting fishing from City Beach groyne after dark can be considered. Comment by the City Beach Board Riders Club was sought; the Club President advised as follows:- " We would not be opposed to the fishermen having access to the groynes after dark however we would request that the small window of time from when the red and yellow flags are taken down until the sun sets remains a prohibited time for fishing to ensure surfers are able to enjoy our recreation time without the risk of being hooked in the process." Accordingly, it is considered reasonable to reconsider the proposed determination that bans fishing at City Beach groyne altogether, and to permit fishing at City Beach groyne generally after sunset, after board riders have cleared the water. Accordingly, it is proposed the fishing determination at City Beach groyne be "No fishing, 5:00am to 8:00pm". In regards to Floreat groyne, as this is not generally used by board riders, the advertised determination of "No fishing - 1 November to 30 April, 6.00am to 7.00pm" is recommended. The changes requested by Recfishwest (7.00am-6.00pm) could result in conflict with swimmers and are, therefore, not supported. POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS: Part 2, Division 1 of the Local Government and Public Property Local Law applies when making determinations (ie local law restrictions that are then bought to the public's attention by signs). The process of making local government determinations that are enforceable by the issue of infringements or notices requires the following steps:- 1. The local government is to give local public notice of its intention to make a determination. The public notice must state the purpose and effect of the determination; 2. A consultation period of 21 days applies after the publication of the public notice; H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\NOVEMBER 2012\B DV.DOCX 98
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