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Council Meeting
TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2019
6.30pm
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
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PRECIS |
1 Acknowledgement of Country
2 Apologies
3 Notice of Webcasting
4 Disclosures
of Interest (Section 451 of the Local Government Act
and Council’s Code of Conduct)
5 Moment of Quiet Contemplation
6 Confirmation of Minutes Page
Minutes of 19 February 2019 Extraordinary Council Meeting 5
Minutes of 26 March 2019 Council Meeting 13
7 Condolence Motions
Nil at the time of printing.
8 Mayoral Minutes
ITEM Page
C0419(1) Item 1 Mayoral Minute: Recycling for Public Schools 28
C0419(1) Item 2 Mayoral Minute: Integrating car share with light rail 29
9 Reports for Council Decision
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C0419(1) Item 3 Classification
of Council Land to Operational Land
"The Flour Mill", 2 Malthouse Way, Summer Hill (4 Units) 31
C0419(1) Item 4 Fee Waiver - LPAC and DFB 34
C0419(1) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 April 2019 35
C0419(1) Item 6 Draft Inner West Council Asbestos Policy 49
C0419(1) Item 7 Inner West Council Draft Busking Policy 53
C0419(1) Item 8 Mandatory Reporting of Fire Safety Reports Referred to Council From Fire and Rescue NSW 58
10 Reports for Noting
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C0419(1) Item 9 Investment Report as at 28 February 2019 75
C0419(1) Item 10 Investment Report as at 31 March 2019 98
C0419(1) Item 11 Designated Person Disclosure (Pecuniary Interest) Returns 120
11 Rescission Motions
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C0419(1) Item 12 Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0319(2) Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47) - 26 March 2019 Council Meeting 121
12 Notices of Motion
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C0419(1) Item 13 Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Safety 122
C0419(1) Item 14 Notice of Motion: Foodbank in the Inner West 124
C0419(1) Item 15 Notice of Motion: Air ventilation of homes in St Peters 125
C0419(1) Item 16 Notice of Motion: Traffic Management Plan for St Peters Public School and surrounds 126
13 Verbal Report from the CEO
ITEM
C0419 (1) Item 17 Ashfield Aquatic Centre Update
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Minutes of Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 19 February 2019
Meeting commenced at 6.33 pm
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Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Elizabeth Richardson |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment |
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Michael Tzimoulas |
Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer |
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Nellette Kettle
Melodie Whiting Caroline McLeod Erla Ronan Harjeet Atwal |
Group Manager Customer Service, Business Excellence and Civic Governance Group Manager Human Resources Group Manager Library and History Services Group Manager Community Services and Culture Group Manager Development Assessment and Regulatory Services |
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Ian Naylor Katherine Paixao |
Manager Civic and Executive Support Business Paper Coordinator |
APOLOGIES: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS: Nil
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, asked if there were any members of the public gallery who would like to
speak on the reasons Council proposes to consider the items in Closed Session.
There were none.
Members of the Public were asked to leave the Chamber.
Motion: (Byrne/Drury)
That in accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matters be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:
C0219(3) Item 13 Senior Staff Matter
Section 10A(2)(a) Personnel Matters Concerning Particular Individuals:
This matter is being considered in Closed session as it relates to personnel matters concerning particular individuals.
6.43pm The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the Meeting for a period of 5 minutes.
6.50pm The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the Meeting.
Motion: (Byrne/McKenna OAM)
That Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Reports with Confidential Information
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That Council:
1. Offer a contract of employment to Mr Michael Deegan for the position of CEO of the Inner West Council for a period of 3 years including a total annual remuneration package of between $420 000 and $450 000.
2. Upon acceptance of the offer, initiate a new CEO performance review process with the performance agreement to be made publicly available to council staff and the community, as proposed by the candidate at interview.
3. Note that the form of contract of employment is required to be Standard Contract for the Employment of General Managers as approved by the Chief Executive of the Division of Local Government.
4. Note that the appointment is made in accordance with merit selection principles as required by s349 of the Local Government Act.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Lockie, Macri, Passas and Stamolis
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5. Note that the recruitment process has been carried out and completed in accordance with the Local Government Act and the Office of Local Government’s guidelines for the appointment of General Managers.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Lockie, Macri, Passas and Stamolis
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6. Ensure all documentation produced and submitted through the process be maintained and properly recorded in accordance with statutory obligations and Freedom of Information principles.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil
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Foreshadowed Motion (Macri/Passas)
That the CEO Recruitment process be terminated and a fresh application process be conducted with fresh recruiters.
This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
7.25pm The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the Meeting for a period of 5 minutes
7.33pm The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the Meeting
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THAT Council:
1. Place on public exhibition the proposed Library operating hours shown in Table 1, for 28 days, and that community consultation occur within libraries so that all patrons are given the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes;
2. Notes that Library staff will conduct head counts at the four branch libraries at the beginning and end of the day and report back following the public exhibition over a four week period;
3. Make available hard copies in the libraries and a submission box;
4. Consult on opening neighbourhood libraries up between 10am-2pm on Sundays; and
5. Receive a short report on a possible future trial of late night library opening as a community service to combat social isolation, addressing the possibility of using state government funds as part of an gambling harm reduction program as was successfully trialled in Melbourne. If possible, community consultation to gauge interest in this possible trial to occur during exhibition of these proposed changes.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Passas |
Councillor Passas re-entered the Meeting at 7:43 pm.
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THAT:
1. Council adopt the Inner West Council Compliance and Enforcement Policy;
2. Council rescinds the Enforcement Policy of the former Ashfield Council and Compliance and Enforcement Policy of the former Leichhardt Council; and
3. The Compliance and Enforcement Protocol be received and noted.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil |
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THAT:
1. The report be received and noted; and 2. Council approves the budget adjustments required.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil |
Councillor Raciti retired from the Meeting at 8.11 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
8.11pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.
8.13pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.
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THAT the report be received and noted. |
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Raciti |
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THAT Council:
1. Receive a detailed report back on increasing the number of staff with disabilities being employed by Council; and
2. Receive a report on progress with the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Raciti
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Amendment (Porteous/Kiat)
THAT Council receive a report on progress with the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Cr Raciti
As the amendment was carried, it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.
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THAT Council: 1. Review all advertising in the Courier apart from the statutory required notices and council expand on its quarterly newsletter that is hand delivered; 2. Review all aspects of our advertising and public notices, councils aim should be to inform as many residents as possible in a fiscally reasonable manner and that a report on all aspects of our notification obligations be made available to Councillors as soon as possible; and 3. Include an analysis of its own website statistics in terms of community access to media releases, events, Development Applications and other. |
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Raciti |
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 8:58 pm.
Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 9:00 pm.
Councillor Passas retired from the Meeting at 9:13 pm.
Councillor Macri retired from the Meeting at 9:26 pm.
Councillor Porteous requested that the meeting consider an Urgency Motion with regards to Cancelling of Classics in Callan Park.
Motion: (Porteous)
THAT the Motion be considered as a matter of urgency.
The Mayor declared this matter was not urgent.
Meeting closed at 9.26 pm.
Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 March 2019
Meeting commenced at 6.32pm
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Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Elizabeth Richardson |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (6.35pm) Councillor (6.37pm) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Chief Executive Officer Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment |
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Michael Tzimoulas |
Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer |
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John Warburton David Birds |
Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement Group Manager Strategic Planning |
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Nellette Kettle
Ian Naylor Darcie Huisman |
Group Manager Customer Service, Business Excellence and Civic Governance Manager Civic and Executive Support Acting Business Paper Coordinator |
APOLOGIES:
Motion: (Byrne/York)
THAT apologies from Clr McKenna OAM be accepted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Clr Hesse declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 – Residents' Association Small Grants Program, as he is a member of the Marrickville Community Peace Group.
Motion: (Byrne/Macri)
THAT the declaration of interest be noted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Councillor Passas entered the meeting at 6.35pm
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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Motion: (Macri/Stamolis)
THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 12 March 2019 be confirmed as a correct record. Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil |
Councillor Porteous entered the meeting at 6.37pm.
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C0319(2) Item 15 Mayoral Minute: Portuguese Precinct |
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Motion: (Byrne)
THAT Council:
· An appropriate geographic area for a Portuguese precinct in Petersham · Whether Portuguese Town is an appropriate name for the precinct. |
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil |
Suspension of Standing Orders
Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT Council Suspend Standing Orders to hear from all registered speakers.
Motion Tied
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, Passas, Raciti and York
Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote for the MOTION and the MOTION was carried.
Foreshadowed Motion: (Porteous/Hesse)
THAT Council Suspend Standing Orders to hear from registered speakers and bring forward the items that they speak to.
The Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.
Councillors Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer left the meeting at 8.09 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
8.10pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting as there was no quorum.
8.15pm – The Mayor adjourned the meeting to 6.30pm on 9 April 2019 as there was no quorum.
The meeting was resumed on 9 April 2019 at 6.35pm
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Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Colin Hesse Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Lucille McKenna OAM Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Elizabeth Richardson |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Chief Executive Officer Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment |
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Michael Tzimoulas |
Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer |
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John Warburton David Birds Wal Petschler Jan Orton |
Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement Group Manager Strategic Planning Group Manager Roads and Stormwater Group Manager Environment and Sustainability |
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Nellette Kettle
Ian Naylor Katherine Paixao |
Group Manager Customer Service, Business Excellence and Civic Governance Manager Civic Governance Governance Coordinator |
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Councillors Hesse and Lockie declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 1 as point 4 of the motion is the subject of an unresolved legal matter to which they are a party to and they will leave the chamber during discussion and voting.
Councillor Steer declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 1 as she has been instructed to give pro-bono legal advice to Clr Hesse.
Councillors Hesse and Lockie left the meeting at 6.38 pm as they declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47) and left the chamber during discussion and voting.
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C0319(2) Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47) |
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Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT:
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Absent: Crs Hesse, Iskandar and Lockie
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Foreshadowed Motion: (Kiat/Porteous)
THAT:
This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.
Councillors Hesse and Lockie returned to the meeting at 6.42 pm
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C0319(2) Item 2 Post Exhibition Report – 120C Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill VPA |
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Motion: (Macri/Passas)
THAT Council enter into the Voluntary Planning Agreement for 120C Old Canterbury Road Summer Hill provided in ATTACHMENT 1.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Iskandar |
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C0319(2) Item 3 120C Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill - Post-Exhibition Report |
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Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)
THAT Council:
1. Amend the Ashfield Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013 for 120C Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill, as indicated in the report, in the terms of recommendation (3) below;
2. Liaise with the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) and Parliamentary Counsel’s Office to draft and finalise the LEP Amendment;
3. Finalise the post-exhibited Voluntary Planning Agreement with the Proponent in accordance with the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act);
4. Following the completion of (3) above request DPE to notify the Plan;
5. Adopt the site specific amendments for 120C Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill in the “Inner West Comprehensive Development Control Plan 2016 for Ashbury, Ashfield, Croydon, Croydon Park, Haberfield, Hurlstone Park and Summer Hill” recommended in the report;
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Iskandar |
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C0319(2) Item 4 Post Exhibition Report - Draft Marrickville Local Environmental Plan 2011 (Amendment No. 4) |
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Motion: (Macri/Lockie)
THAT Council:
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Iskandar |
ADJOURNMENT
7.00pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.
7.05pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.
Councillor Passas re-entered to the Meeting at 7:07 pm.
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C0319(2) Item 5 Code of Meeting Practice |
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Motion: (Drury/Byrne)
THAT Council adopt the amended Code of Meeting Practice.
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Motion Tied For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Absent: Cr Iskandar
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote for the MOTION and the MOTION was carried.
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Amendment: (Kiat/Hesse)
THAT Council amend the draft Code of Meeting Practice as follows:
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Motion Tied For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York Absent: Cr Iskandar
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost.
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Amendment: (Porteous/Steer)
THAT Council:
Items for which people are registered to speak are brought forward and dealt with before other items on the agenda. Items where there are small children present are prioritised and dealt with before other items.
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Motion Tied For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York Absent: Cr Iskandar
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost. |
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C0319(2) Item 6 Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 4 March 2019 |
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Motion: (York/Passas)
THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 4 March 2019 be received and the recommendations be adopted subject to:
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Iskandar |
Councillor Hesse left the meeting at 7.20 pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 – Residents' Association Small Grants Program and left the chamber during discussion and voting.
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C0319(2) Item 7 Residents' Association Small Grants Program |
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Motion: (Porteous/Lockie)
THAT Council
1) Endorse the eligible applicants for Residents’ Association Small Grants; and
2) Undertake a review of the small grants program, its scope and purpose with a report come back in August 2019.
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Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York Absent: Crs Hesse and Iskandar
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Foreshadowed Motion (Byrne/Drury)
THAT Council endorse the eligible applicants for Residents’ Association Small Grants.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti Absent: Crs Hesse and Iskandar |
Councillor Hesse returned to the Meeting at 7:42 pm.
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C0319(2) Item 8 Investment Report as at 31 January 2019 |
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Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)
THAT the report be received and noted.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Iskandar |
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C0319(2) Item 9 Notice of Motion: Review of Aquatic Centre Times |
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Motion: (Da Cruz/Byrne)
THAT Council note a review of the opening times of swimming pools and other facilities at the Aquatic Centres including extending (or shortening) the season and hours is already underway and a report be brought back to Council.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Iskandar |
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 7:55 pm.
Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 8:01 pm.
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C0319(2) Item 10 Notice of Motion: Westconnex Satellite Imagery and Risk to Inner West Properties |
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Motion: (Lockie/Porteous)
THAT Council:
1. Notes the recent media reports in relation to satellite imagery taken along the WestConnex M4 East and New M5 routes, which reveals: a. Ground movements along the routes that significantly exceed the settlement criteria for buildings as contained in the WestConnex Environmental Impact Statements and Approvals;
b. That the satellite images indicate that the ground movement is linked to the timing of tunneling;
c. That the area impacted by ground movement (known as the ‘zone of influence’) is not restricted to the 50m zone currently used in the WestConnex project to determine eligibility for free pre-and post-construction property dilapidation reports, noting the zone of influence appears to be up to 300 metres in some areas.
2. Notes that under the WestConnex Approvals, the Roads and Maritime Authority (RMS) as the proponent of WestConnex is ultimately responsible for the protection of existing structures or rectifying any damage resulting from WestConnex;
3. Notes that RMS has publicly stated that satellite technology could be "a valuable tool" in assessing damage claims, and is considering working with data providers to help review property owners' compensation claims;
4. Calls on the NSW Government to: a. Make satellite imagery reports to detect ground movement available free of charge and in full to all property owners located within at least 300m of the built and planned WestConnex route to assist with determining cause for property damage; and
b. Given the multiple reports of residents whose claims have been denied, ensure property owners who experience damage linked to WestConnex construction works are fairly compensated for the cost of repair.
b) Seek
a meeting with the Minister for Planning to pursue this
matter
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Cr Iskandar |
Suspension of Standing Orders
Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT Council Suspend Standing Orders to allow members of the public to speak on Item 11.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Iskandar
Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 8:33 pm.
Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at 8:40 pm.
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C0319(2) Item 11 Notice of Motion: Inner West Council: Community Plebiscite on Merger |
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Motion: (Stamolis)
THAT Council:
This Motion lapsed for want of seconder.
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Foreshadowed Motion: (Porteous/Hesse)
THAT Council:
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Motion Tied For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York Absent: Cr Iskandar
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost.
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Foreshadowed Motion (Byrne/Drury)
That Council note that a plebiscite would cost an estimated $1.1-$1.3 Million of ratepayers money and would not be binding.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Kiat, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Absent: Cr Iskandar |
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 8:50 pm.
Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 8:58 pm.
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C0319(2) Item 12 Notice of Motion: Leases and Service Agreements required to come to Council Meeting |
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Motion: (Porteous/Hesse)
THAT:
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Iskandar |
Councillor Raciti retired from the meeting at 8.58 pm.
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C0319(2) Item 13 Notice of Motion: Motion for ALGA National General Assembly |
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Motion: (Porteous/Hesse)
THAT Council adopt the following motion for submission to the 2019 ALGA National General Assembly.
Motion
1. That ALGA calls on the Federal Government to review the national limit for PM 2.5 in light of the fact that recent scientific evidence finds there is no safe level of PM 2.5.
2. That ALGA calls on the Federal Government to take immediate steps to protect vulnerable people, for example school children from exposure to PM 2.5 air pollution.
3. That ALGA call on the Federal Government to release all reports, submissions and analysis including health studies on all major infrastructure projects in the future and to all current projects under construction.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Crs Iskandar and Raciti |
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C0319(2) Item 16 Mayoral Minute: Richard Gill and Make Music Day |
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Motion: (Byrne)
THAT Council:
1. Note great level of interest from the community to hold a music event honoring the late Richard Gill; 2. Write to local schools across LGA inviting them to be part of Make Music Day 2019; 3. Promote Make Music Day 2019 through Council’s communications channels and encourage local organisations and individuals to take part; and 4. Incorporate an acoustic music event based in Stanmore into the EDGE Newtown event.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Crs Iskandar and Raciti |
C0319(2) Item 17 Mayoral Minute: De-Amalgamation Costs and Risks
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne withdrew this motion.
Confidential Session
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, asked if there were any members of the public gallery who would like to speak on the reasons Council proposes to consider the items in Closed Session.
There were none.
Members of the Public were asked to leave the Chamber.
Motion: (Byrne/York)
THAT Council go into confidential session.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Iskandar
That in accordance with Section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matters be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:
C0319(2) Item 14 Selection of Recycling Processor - Tender results - South Service Area Marrickville) Section 10A(2)(d)(i) Commercial Information of a Confidential Nature:
This matter is being considered in Closed session as it relates to commercial information of a confidential nature.
Reports with Confidential Information
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C0319(2) Item 14 Selection of Recycling Processor - Tender results - South Service Area Marrickville) |
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Motion: (Byrne/Drury)
THAT Council accept the tender from Polytrade Recycling as the preferred service provider for processing residential commingled recyclables from the South Service Area (Marrickville) until 30 September 2020 (with 1+1+1 year options).
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Iskandar |
Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)
That Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Iskandar
Meeting closed at 9.24 pm.
Public Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker |
Suburb |
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Item 2: |
James Howieson Shunsuke Mukai |
Leichhardt Lewisham |
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Item 3: |
Conrad Johnston Anthony Betros Rick Timperi |
Surry Hills Surry Hills Croydon |
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Item 4: |
Ngaire Worboys |
St Peters |
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Item 6: |
Casey Mackay Julie Thompson Sean Wallace |
Newtown Rozelle Rozelle |
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Item 10: |
Rhea Liebmann Jacqui Goodyer Rosemarie Gates |
Marrickville Annandale Leichhardt |
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Item 11: |
Anne Picot Kath Hacking Paul Jeffrey Lawson Levy Elizabeth Levy |
St Peters Rozelle Leichhardt Balmain Balmain |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Mayoral Minute: Recycling for Public Schools
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Include assessment of commercial waste services to schools in the commercial waste service redesign to be undertaken in the next financial year; 2. Write to Birchgrove Public School commending them for their efforts and advising ways on which Council can currently assist their recycling endeavors; and 3. Write to all schools in the LGA outlining the ways in which they can take action under current State programs to reduce waste and increase recycling and how Council can assist them via the Inner West Sustainable Schools Network.
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DISCUSSION
I have been approached by Birchgrove Public School, seeking assistance in increasing their recycling efforts at the school. Councillors will be aware that the lack of recycling systems is a challenge for local schools.
Currently Birchgrove Public school has a paper-recycling program in place, which is collected by a commercial operator.
However staff and students would like to increase their recycling to include the hard plastic that comes to school in lunch boxes or is sold in the canteen. Senior students have been collecting hard plastic, soft plastic and Aluminium of their own initiative, but they are relying on parents to take the plastic home to recycle.
NSW schools are required to use a NSW contract coordinated by the Department of Education unless they can get a cheaper offer from Council or another provider.
Council will be redesigning its commercial waste collection service as part of the Zero Waste Strategy and Transition Plan, beginning in June 2019. We should ensure that schools are included in this service review with an aim of supporting all local schools to expand their recycling and zero waste efforts.
It would also be important for Council to continue to support local schools through the Inner West Sustainable Schools Network (IWSSN); regarding their recycling and renewables efforts, including:
· Sustainability resources to assist with composting, worm farming, biodiversity, water, soils, no dig gardening; and
· Performing a waste audit and developing a waste plan.
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Mayoral Minute: Integrating car share with light rail
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Review the submission from GoGet regarding a pilot program integrating Car Share with the Inner West light rail line, including information supporting the need for additional spaces; 2. Ensure that any new car share spaces provide equitable access to car share companies, to ensure that Council does not unintentionally facilitate a monopoly within the industry; 3. Consult with the community regarding the location of any new proposed car share spaces; 4. Report back to Traffic Committee by August 2019; and 5. Write to the Minister for Transport seeking an update regarding the State Government’s plans to address capacity restraints on the inner west light rail.
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DISCUSSION
I have been approached by GoGet Car Share company with a proposal to pilot a program integrating car share modes and public transport along the inner west light rail link.
GoGet are requested additional car share spaces at light rail stations to allow residents and visitors to travel the bulk of their journey by public transport, and then transfer to car share for the ‘mid-mile’ of their trip.
This pilot could be used not only to improve transport options for our residents and visitors, but also to prove the viability of such integration across the city and potentially all of Australia.
GoGet have asked Council to investigate the provision of 20 additional car share spaces. They have endeavoured where possible to identify locations that are not directly in front of residential properties, and have asked that Council investigate the following locations:
· Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station 1 additional space (1 existing) – Bayview Crescent
· Lilyfield Light Rail Station 2 spaces – Catherine Street parking bays
· Leichhardt North Light Rail Station 2 spaces – Darley Road
· Hawthorne Light Rail Station 2 spaces – Darley Road
· Marion Light Rail Station 2 spaces – Hawthorne Parade
· Lewisham Light Rail Station 1 space (3 existing) – Hudson Street
· Waratah Mills Light Rail Station 2 spaces – Weston Street and Davis Street
· Arlington Road Light Rail Station 2 spaces – Constitution Road and Grove Street
· Dulwich Grove Light Rail Station 2 spaces – Denison Road and Hercules Street
· Dulwich Hill Light Rail Station 4 spaces – Bedford Crescent and Terrace Road
Whilst GoGet would prefer to see these spaces allocated specifically to their cars, they are willing to proceed with the pilot with spaces allocated as a more general ‘car share’ space. This would allow Council to ensure a competitive car share environment similar to other LGA’s.
Existing policies of the former Councils call for an evidence base regarding user demand when allocating additional car share spaces.
· Ashfield: One space provided unless operator provides information on membership to support need for two. (membership within 250m exceeding 80 and usage exceeds 7 hours a day)
· Leichhardt: New spaces: at least 10 current members must nominated proposed space as their preferred.
· Marrickville: Operator to identify potential location based upon current or potential demand and apply to Council.
GoGet are willing to provide the above proof of need and work with Council on a consultation process for the proposed spaces.
Officers have indicated that this proposal aligns with current views of promoting active and public transport, and can be investigated under the existing policy provisions. Whilst the Integrated Transport Strategy is still under development, this is an opportunity that is available now and should be acted upon immediately.
GoGet reports that they have 10,000 Inner West LGA members, 25% of which live or work within 800 metres of a light rail station. They currently report 241 cars in inner west.
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Classification of Council Land to Operational
Land
"The Flour Mill", 2 Malthouse Way, Summer Hill (4 Units)
Prepared By: Diana Lawrie - Property Officer
Authorised By: Danika Head – Acting Group Manager Properties, Major Building Projects and Facilities
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council resolves to classify land at Lots 3, 4, 5 and 10, 2 Malthouse Way, Summer Hill (The Flour Mill) as Operational Land for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993 and ease of management of 4 Affordable Housing Units.
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DISCUSSION
On 28 March 2019, Australian Executor Trustees Limited, DH Summer Hill Pty Ltd and CA Summer Hill Pty Ltd transferred to Council 4 Residential Units (the Units) located within The Flour Mill Development, 2 Malthouse Way, Summer Hill (the Flour Mill). The Units are legally identified as Lots 3, 4, 5 and 10, 2 Malthouse Way, Summer Hill under a strata scheme SP98376 as part of conditional development consent.
A Council resolution by 28 June 2019, being within 3 months of transfer, is required for the land to be classified Operational.
The Units are to managed as Affordable Housing Units by Link Housing and include 2 x 1 bedroom Units and 2 x 2 bedroom Units.
On 7 December 2012, the Flour Mill concept plan (MP 10_0155) was approved by the Planning Assessment Commission. A modified concept plan was approved by the former Marrickville Council (Council) that included a change in the Affordable Housing provisions from the dedication of 10 Units for 10 years to the dedication of 4 Units in perpetuity.
Under Chapter 6, Part 2, Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Land must be classified as either Community or Operational land.
A Community Land classification is usually applied to land that is reserved for a public purpose (particularly open space land) as it comes with a number of management consequences under the Act (including plans of management, restrictions on the granting of leases/licenses/easements, disposal of land). A community land classification is not considered appropriate for the Flour Mill Units considering the proposed use as affordable housing , which requires more flexible management and is within a strata scheme.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil
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Annexure 1 - Background to Classification |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Fee Waiver – Leichhardt Park Aquatic centre and Dawn Fraser Baths
Prepared By: Simon Duck - Group Manager Aquatic Services
Authorised By: John Warburton - Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement
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THAT Council:
1. Review and harmonize Lane Hire fees across all the IWC Aquatics facilities in 2019/2020 and beyond as part of the Integrated Planning Requirement (IPR) process; and
2. Place on public exhibition, as part of the IPR process for 2019/20, the following revised fees and charges for Lane Hire in 2018/2019 only:
“Fees for current Lane Hire for aquatic swimming clubs and aquatics sports clubs that provide swimming services can be waived at management discretion.” |
DISCUSSION
At the Council meeting on 12th March 2019, Council resolved to waive fees for swim clubs lane hire at LPAC and DFB. This resolution was a continuation of a practice to waive fees by former Leichhardt Council for swim clubs going back to the 20th century. In 2012 former Leichhardt Council adopted a Policy for Reduced Fees and Fee Waivers which specifically excluded “sporting clubs” such as swim clubs from being eligible for a fee waiver under the policy. Owing to an administrative error at that time the practice of waiving the fees for swim clubs was continued despite the policy. This error has now come to light and this requires council to modify the 2019 resolution to ensure it is lawful.
If it is council’s intention to waive the fees for swim clubs in accordance with past practice then the waiver must be in accordance with S610E of the Local Government Act 1993 which specifies that it is accordance with a category identified by Council and which has gone through the public notification process mandated by that section. The most straightforward way of addressing this situation is to place on public exhibition, as part of the IPR process for 2019/20, the following revised fees and charges for Lane Hire in 2018/2019 only:
Fees for current Lane Hire for aquatic swimming clubs and aquatics sports clubs that provide community swimming services can be waived at management discretion
Review and harmonize Lane Hire fees across all the IWC Aquatics facilities in 2019/2020 and beyond as part of the IPR process.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications for the Council in 2018/2019 however application of appropriate fees in future years once confirmed, may result in a small income to Council. This will vary based on demand from hirers year on year.
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 April 2019
Prepared By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Group Manager Footpaths, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 April 2019 be received and the recommendations be adopted. |
ITEMS BY WARD
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Ward |
Item |
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Baludarri (Balmain) |
Elliott Street at Terry Street and Glassop Street, Balmain - Proposed Intersection treatments |
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Beattie Street at High Street, Balmain - Proposed 'No Stopping' zones |
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Tilba Avenue and Phoebe Street, Balmain - Proposed 'No Stopping' zone |
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Gulgadya (Leichhardt) |
Albion Street, Annandale - Proposed Extension of 'No Stopping' zone |
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Charles Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Angled Parking |
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Pedestrian access to Leichhardt North light rail from Darley Road, Leichhardt |
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Midjuburi (Marrickville) |
Railway Parade, Marrickville (between Sydenham Road and Buckley Lane) – Temporary Full Road Closure for ‘Bad Friday 2019’ event |
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Gannon Lane, Tempe - Proposed Installation of 'No Stopping' signage, replacing current 'No Parking 5am-10am Fridays' restrictions |
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Request for red light camera on corner of Princes Highway and Canal Road, St Peters |
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Heavy traffic around Sydney Metro, WestConnex and Marrickville Metro site |
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Damun (Stanmore) |
Traffic around Petersham Station development |
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Vehicles not stopping at ‘Stop’ signs on Cook Street and Barker Street, Lewisham |
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Djarrawunang (Ashfield) |
Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill - Request for extension to existing school drop off zone adjacent to St Maroun's College at Nos.149-206 Wardell Road |
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All Wards
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Minor Traffic Facilities |
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Motorists stopping in middle of pedestrian crossings |
DISCUSSION
Meeting of the Inner West Council Local Traffic Committee was held on 1 April 2019 at Petersham. The minutes of the April meeting are shown at ATTACHMENT 1.
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Minutes of LTC 1 April 2019 |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Draft Inner West Council Asbestos Policy
Prepared By: Simon Grierson - Environmental Health & Building Regulation Section
Authorised By: Harjeet Atwal - Group Manager Development Assessment and Regulatory Services
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the Inner West Council Asbestos Policy (Attachment 1 published separately on Council’s website); and
2. Rescinds the Asbestos Policy of the former Leichhardt Council.
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DISCUSSION
The Asbestos Policy (Attachment 1 published separately on Council’s website) has been prepared taking into consideration the Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils.
The draft Asbestos Policy was placed on public exhibition from 3 February 2019 to 4 March 2019. Seven submissions were received. Two submissions did not support the draft Policy in its current form and provided comments. Five submissions offered support of the draft Policy with three (3) providing comments. The comments made in the submissions and the Officer responses to these comments are shown in Attachment 2.
Attachment 1 has been published separately in the Attachments Document on Council’s Website https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/about/the-council/council-meetings/current-council-meetings
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Inner West Council Asbestos Policy – (published separately on Council’s website) |
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Submissions received and Officer Comments on the Draft Absestos Policy |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Inner West Council Draft Busking Policy
Prepared By: Matthew Balane - Community Projects Officer
Authorised By: Gabrielle Rennard – Acting Group Manager Community Services and Culture
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THAT Council:
1. Endorse the Inner West Council Busking Policy; and
2. Rescinds all former Busking and Street Performing Policies of the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Council’s. |
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The draft Busking Policy was placed on public exhibition from 27 February 2019 – 27 March 2019. Council received 19 submissions, with 17 submissions supporting the busking policy. Seven (7) submissions highlighted the negative impact of noise to nearby residential locations emanating from buskers within the vicinity of the Marrickville Metro shopping centre location.
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Exclusion along Liverpool Road, Ashfield |
Buskers can perform in forecourt area at the front of the Ashfield Civic Centre Note: Liverpool Road more broadly has been determined as exclusion location for busking due to high traffic zone, main thoroughfare and to ensure community safety. |
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Concerns regarding noise for residents neighbouring Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre. Submissions indicated interest for Victoria Road/adjacent to Marrickville Metro to be an excluded location for buskers |
Item 5.3 of the Policy notes that buskers be mindful of noise/volume near residential areas when performing Note: Marrickville Metro is private property and therefore any performers on site are required to adhere to the shopping centre requirements |
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The 2 hour performance limit per location being amended to 2 hours per day. |
The policy encourages buskers to move to a new location once they have completed their 2 hour performance, noting maximum of two hour performances allowable in any one location. |
The Busking Policy has been amended to respond to community concerns, in particular encouraging buskers:
· Where busking locations neighbour residential areas, buskers are advised to be mindful of noise/volume and respectful of residents
· Buskers are encouraged to move to a different location upon completion of their performance, noting maximum of two hour performances allowable in any one location
· Who intend to perform along Liverpool Road can do so in front of Ashfield Civic Centre
ATTACHMENTS
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Inner West Council Draft Busking Policy |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Mandatory Reporting of Fire Safety Reports Referred to Council From Fire and Rescue NSW
Prepared By: Michael Simmons - Team Leader Fire Safety
Authorised By: Harjeet Atwal - Group Manager Development Assessment and Regulatory Services
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council:
1. Receive and note the correspondence from Fire and Rescue NSW in relation to the following properties: 15–27 Reynolds St Balmain (Attachment 1), 21–23 Palmer St Balmain (Attachment 2), 155 Frederick St Ashfield (Attachment 3), 17-23 Parramatta Rd Haberfield (Attachment 4);
2. Endorse the use of statutory powers (and discretion as appropriate) by authorised Council Staff, under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to fire upgrade existing buildings to the satisfaction of Council's Fire Safety Team so as to:
a. improve the provisions for fire safety at the premises; b. improve the provision of fire safety awareness; c. improve the adequacy of the premises to prevent fire; d. improve the adequacy of the premises to suppress fire or prevent the spread of fire, and e. improve the safety of persons in the event of fire.
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DISCUSSION
The correspondence from Fire and Rescue NSW identified a number of issues that required attention. Following an inspection, Council’s Fire Safety Team issued Orders requiring fire safety audits to be submitted and/or fire safety upgrading works be undertaken to the building/s in question.
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Letter from Fire & Rescue NSW regarding - 15-27 Reynolds St Balmain |
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Letter from Fire & Rescue NSW regarding - 21-23 Palmer St Balmain |
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Letter from Fire & Rescue NSW regarding - 155 Frederick St Ashfield |
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Letter from Fire & Rescue NSW regarding - 17-23 Parramatta Rd Haberfield |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Investment Report as at 28 February 2019
Prepared By: Brendhan Barry - Manager Financial Services
Authorised By: Michael Tzimoulas - Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received and noted. |
REPORT
The Investment Holdings report (Attachment 1) for the period ending 28 February 2019 reflects Council’s holding in various investment categories these are listed in the table below. Council’s portfolio size sits at $203.9m, of which 85% are A rated or above. All Socially Responsible Investments (SRI’s) are investments that comply with the Non Fossil Fuel standards.
Council’s annualised return continues to exceed the bank bill index benchmark. Council’s portfolio had a One-Month Portfolio Investment Return of 5.13%, above the UBSWA Bank Bill Index Benchmark (2.28%).
The Current Market value is required to be accounted for. The Current Market Value is a likely outcome if Council were to consider recalling the investment prior to its due date.
All investments made for the month of February 2019 have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and the Inner West Council Investment Policy.
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IWC Feb19 |
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IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary Feb19 |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Investment Report as at 31 March 2019
Prepared By: Brendhan Barry - Manager Financial Services
Authorised By: Michael Tzimoulas - Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received and noted. |
REPORT
Council’s holding in various investment categories are listed in the table below. Council’s portfolio size sits at $200.9m, of which 86% are A rated or above. All Socially Responsible Investments (SRI’s) are investments that comply with the Non Fossil Fuel standards.
Council’s annualised return continues to exceed the bank bill index benchmark. Council’s portfolio had a One-Month Portfolio Investment Return of 6.01%, above the UBSWA Bank Bill Index Benchmark (1.96%).
The attachments to this report summarise all investments held by Council and interest returns for periods ending 31 March 2019.
The Current Market value is required to be accounted for. The Current Market Value is a likely outcome if Council were to consider recalling the investment prior to its due date.
All investments made for the month of March 2019 have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and the Inner West Council Investment Policy.
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IWC Mar19 |
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IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary Mar 19 |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Designated Person Disclosure (Pecuniary Interest) Returns
Prepared By: Ian Naylor - Manager Civic Governance
Authorised By: Nellette Kettle - Group Manager Customer Service & Civic Governance
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council note the tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns of Designated Staff who have recently commenced in their positions. |
REPORT
Section 4.21 of the Code of Conduct requires the lodgement of Disclosure returns from staff who are in positions identified by the Chief Executive Officer as a Designated Person.
Returns have been completed by the Chief Executive Officer, Group Manager Development Assessment and Regulatory Services and Group Manager Aquatic Services.
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0319(2) Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47) - 26 March 2019 Council Meeting
From: Councillors Marghanita Da Cruz, Tom Kiat and Rochelle Porteous
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Motion:
We, the abovementioned Councillors, hereby submit a Notice of Motion to rescind Part 3 and 4 of Council’s resolution at the 26 March 2019 Council Meeting being C0319(2) Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47).
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Background
At the Council Meeting on 26 March 2019, Council resolved:
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C0319(2) Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47) |
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Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT:
1. Council places on public exhibition, for a period of at least 28 days, the draft amendments to Marrickville Developer Contributions Plan 2014 (Victoria Road Precinct 47 sub - plan) contained in Attachment 3 and to Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 (Victoria Road Precinct 47) contained in Attachment 4 (which includes changes outlined in Attachment 2) to this Report;
2. A further report be received by Council following public exhibition of the draft Amendments referred to in point 1 seeking Council’s decisions whether to adopt these draft amendments to Marrickville Developer Contributions Plan 2014 (Victoria Road Precinct 47 sub - plan) and Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 (Victoria Road Precinct 47);
3. Note that no liability has been incurred to Council at all through the previous adoption of the DCP and that the previous assessment of the potential cost of public domain works associated with the rezoning have now been revised down by approximately $35 million; and
4. Call on Councillors who following the adoption of the DCP have made potentially defamatory statements and imputations about other Councillors or who through those comments may have brought the Council into disrepute to withdraw those comments and apologise.
Motion Carried |
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Safety
From: Councillor Julie Passas
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Motion:
THAT: 1. Council develop an intensive pedestrian safety campaign and publicise the campaign through notifications in the Council page in the Inner West Courier, on Council’s website and social media; 2. A meeting be arranged with local emergency services and interested Councillors to have input the campaign; and 3. If money is required to fund such a campain that Council request funding from Transport for NSW. |
Discussion
With the news of recent deaths of pedestrians in the Inner West there is a need for an intensive pedestrian safety campaign with input from Emergency Services and Councillors.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Group Manager Roads & Stormwater:
Council already delivers such campaigns and publicity through its annual Road Safety Program which is jointly funded by the RMS. The Program, with a current annual budget of approximately $165,000, has as its aim a reduction in the number of road injuries in the LGA. Under this Program Council’s Road Safety Team deliver a number of local road safety promotional and educational campaigns, designed in collaboration with the RMS, but targeted to local needs. Priorities for each year are informed by statistical analysis of road accident history in the LGA.
Pedestrian Safety has been the number one priority for this Road Safety Program over a number of years and will continue as a focus in coming years with funding applied to creating a number of pedestrian awareness campaigns, targeting risk behaviours and high pedestrian activity areas. Recently implemented campaigns relating to pedestrian safety include “Look out before you step out” involving stenciling at crossing points, roadside advertising, media campaigns, various safety workshops for seniors, the production and distribution of promotional material. A recent RMS evaluation of Council’s pedestrian safety program showed, “the campaign has delivered well against all advertising diagnostics, particularly message take out, comprehension and believability. Recognition of the road decals is up on average”.
Other campaigns also being delivered through this program, which contribute to pedestrian safety outcomes, includes:
· Speed Prevention such as “Slowdown in my Street” campaign delivered through media, promotional material, positioning of roadside speed radars displaying motorists’ speeds, and collaboration with police operations.
· Safety outside schools such as “Illegal Parking Puts your Kids at Risk” campaign. The Road Safety team has developed a range of information resources for schools to share with their families. The materials are designed to inform parents of the latest road rules, guidelines and parking alternatives, so as to keep our kids safe in School Zones.
A Road Safety presence is also maintained on Council’s website supporting the Road Safety Programs and providing information for residents.
It is recommended that Council continue to deliver its Road Safety campaigns through the current established program.
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Foodbank in the Inner West
From: Councillor Lucille McKenna OAM
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Motion:
THAT Council convene a meeting with local food wholesale businesses and Foodbank operators before the end of this financial year to discuss how local Inner West businesses can donate to Foodbank, and any other means of participating in Foodbank.
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Discussion
Foodbank began in Australia in 1992, providing almost 200,000 meals across their first year of operation. In 2019, they provide those 200,000 meals in just one day.
We are fortunate in the Inner West, to have so many socially and ethically minded residents and business owners. Many of those business owners in particular, are in a position to work with Foodbank to help them in the mission to help feed Australians in crisis.
Foodbank helps individuals and families, charities and schools. The Foodbank Hunger Report states that:
· Four million Australians (18% of the population) have experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months.
· Children represent 22% of all food insecure Australians.
· Australians living in regional and remote areas are 33% more likely to have experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months.
· Three in ten Australians experiencing food insecurity because they are living on a low income or pension.
· Half of all charities report an increase in the number of people seeking food relief.
· 34% additional food is required in NSW and ACT to meet current demand.
I have been in contact with the CEO of Foodbank who has requested that Council convene a meeting of local food wholesalers and to discuss how we can support the operation of Foodbank in the Inner West.
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Air ventilation of homes in St Peters
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
THAT Council write to the Minister for Transport and Roads, the Hon Andrew Constance MP, requesting a review of noise and mitigation measures such as aero-packs, double-glazing and window seals being offered to residents affected by WestConnex construction in St Peters as a result of Stage 2 and 3 of the project, including reconsideration of compulsory acquisition if that is the preference of the resident.
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Discussion
Since construction of WestConnex began in 2016, residents of St Peters and Haberfield have raised a multitude of issues about construction impacts and many have not been satisfied with the mitigation measures that have been offered by the Roads & Maritime Services (RMS).
All dwellings in St Peters and Haberfield-Ashfield who have been offered at-property noise treatments are offered a variety of treatments depending on the impacts on their particular dwelling. These include a range of items like double-glazing, window seals and aero-packs.
These mitigation measures have not been offered for the construction phase of WestConnex, residents have instead been left to suffer prolonged construction noise, vibration and pollution.
On resident in particular is Kate Cotis, who is one of at least 60 residents across seven streets who have been offered mitigation measures. Ms Cotis and her partner Siobhan, are one household to be offered a number of ventilation units or ‘aero-pack’.
Residents are essentially being advised that after completion of the project they will need to close all of their doors and windows and rely on the aero-packs for all their ventilation as an ongoing measure once the Motorway opens. This ‘solution’ from RMS essentially seals residents into their houses.
It is not surprising that St Peters residents feels that this is a woefully inadequate solution to the noise, dust and fumes created by the construction and, eventually, operation of the WestConnex Motorway.
Requests for mediation have been ignored for long periods, with mediation that was requested up to nine months ago offered to some residents only within the last few weeks.
In this case there is simply no argument that the RMS can mount that WestConnex construction has not seriously reduced the quality of life of inner west residents without adequate mitigation or compensation.
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Council Meeting 30 April 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Traffic Management Plan for St Peters Public School and surrounds
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Officers meet with parents to discuss their concerns and report to Traffic Committee regarding possible solutions to be implemented by the State Government and Council; and 2. Write to the Minister for Roads and Transport to strongly urge that Roads and Maritime Services engage with Council and the St Peters School to develop a traffic management plan that addresses the school community’s concerns about safe passage to school.
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Discussion
Parents from the St Peters Public School have contacted me to voice their concerns about the safety of their children amidst the traffic impacts on their suburb as a result of WestConnex.
Concerns regarding traffic impacts near the school were also emphasised in Council’s WestConnex Local Area Improvement Strategy, when Campbell Street drew one of the highest levels of comments from the community highlighting the community’s desire for safe pedestrian crossings.
The Principal has also reported issues with obscured school zones on Silver Street and increased traffic on the street caused by the lack of a right turn into Campbell Street.
The new St Peters Interchange will connect the New M5, the M4-M5 Link, and the Sydney Gateway, with Campbell Road and Gardeners Road. Campbell Road provides the main access to St Peters Public School.
Given the current disruption and the amount of future traffic to be generated by these two projects, these parents are rightly concerned for the safety of their families, particularly in safely crossing Campbell Street on a regular basis.
Council Officers have already lobbied for a School zone to be installed on Campbell Street, however RMS have so far rejected this request.
Council should demand that the RMS engage with the St Peters School community regarding a Safety plan for the area and a school zone or other traffic calming measures on Campbell Road.
