Council Meeting 27 February 2018

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 February 2018

Meeting commenced at 6.35pm

Present:
Darcy Byrne Julie Passas Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Pauline Lockie Victor Macri Rochelle Porteous John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Rik Hart Elizabeth Richardson	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager A/Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment
Michael Tzimoulas	Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer
John Warburton	Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement
Nellette Kettle Wal Petschler John Stephens Cathy Edwards-Davis Ian Naylor Darcie Huisman Katherine Paixao	Group Manager Civic and Executive Support, Integration, Customer Service and Business Excellence Group Manager Footpaths, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater Traffic and Transport Services Manager Group Manager Trees, Parks and Sports Fields Manager Civic and Executive Support Business Paper Support Officer Business Paper Coordinator (Minute Taker)

APOLOGIES:    

Motion (Lockie/Porteous)

THAT Council accept apologies from Clr Kiat and leave of absence be granted and apologies from Clr Raciti be accepted.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:         

Clr Stamolis declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 13 Notice of Motion: Friends of Callan Park 20^th Anniversary, as he was previously the acting chair of Friends of Callan Park.

Clr Hesse declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 2 Cottages at 9 and 11 Marion Street Leichhardt, as the author of the report is his partners cousin.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (Lockie/McKenna OAM)

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 13 February 2018 be confirmed as a correct record, subject to the following changes: -

1. Item 10 - Notice of Motion: Upgrade and Beautification of Haberfield Main Street / Shopping Village recording Clr Lockie voting againsts parts 1 and 2 of the motion.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

C0218 Item 16    Mayoral Minute: Allocation of Sporting Grounds Policy and AFL at Birchgrove Oval

Motion: (Byrne)

THAT Council:

1.    Prepare a draft sporting field allocation policy. That the principles to be applied for the allocations of the sporting field be consulted with the sporting clubs, brought to a councilor briefing then brought to Council for council adoption. That following exhibition of the proposed allocation the final allocation also be brought to council for adoption. Allocation for all clubs should be made transparently available following the adoption of the policy;

2.    Note that as the upgrade of the Waterfront Drive playing fields surface has not been delivered there will be no additional weekday evening training capacity at the ground for the 2018 winter season;

3.    Allow Balmain District Football Club to maintain their existing use of training fields for 2018 with the allocation to be reviewed in 2019, following the completion of the upgrade of Waterfront Drive;

4.    Officers provide a report to Councillors on the status of the proposed Henson Park upgrade and the potential partnership between Council, the Newtown Jets and Sydney Swans;

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

5.    Collaborate with AFL NSW/ACT on their proposal to host the state wide launch of Auskick (the AFL’s junior development program) at Birchgrove Oval on 15 March.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

6.    Allocate up to three Saturday games to Balmain AFL Club to play home games at Birchgrove Oval in 2018, with dates to be determined through consensus with the existing users. The capital and ongoing staff costs associated with the installation of AFL goal posts at Birchgrove Oval is to be given consideration as part of the 2018/2019 budget process.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis and York

Against Motion:          Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Passas, Porteous and Steer

Suspension of Standing Orders

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council bring forwards Items 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 14 to be dealt with at this time.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

C0218 Item 2      Cottages at 9 and 11 Marion Street Leichhardt

Motion: (Porteous/Da Cruz)

THAT:

1. Council resolves to retain and restore 9 and 11 Marion Street cottages, Leichhardt which are located in the Wetherill Estate Heritage Conservation Zone;

2. Council resolves to retain and protect for future generations the mural art works by Blak Douglas;

3. Council allocates an additional $175,000 in the 2018/19 budget for works on the properties to be undertaken in the 2018/19 financial year. These funds to be identified from quarterly reviews;

4. Council resolves that its preferred use of the cottages is for them to be restored and refitted and converted to low-cost affordable housing and that a detailed report be brought to the next available council meeting outlining cost, approvals and refit options. That the options include low-cost single and small family accommodation; and

5. Should it prove that low-cost affordable housing is unable to be provided in the 2 cottages, that the cottages we restored, refitted and converted to be used as a permanent community space for the youth of Leichhardt or as a women’s shed.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas and York

Forshadowed Motion: (McKenna OAM/Drury)

THAT Council:

1.       Demolish the former cottages at 9 and 11 Marion Street Leichhardt and replace with a parking area under the SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007;

2.       Identify a suitable permanent location for a Blak Douglas commissioned artwork; and

3.       Provide a suitable budget for the artwork in the 2018/19 budget.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas and York

Against Motion:          Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer

C0218 Item 3      Ashfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment - Project Update

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council:

1. Note progress on plans for the redevelopment of the Ashfield Aquatic Centre;

2. Endorse the design, capital budget and operating budget model for the Ashfield Aquatic Centre;

3. Endorse the inclusion of a spa, steam, sauna facility in the Stage 1 of the project;

4. Write to Water Polo NSW to accept offer to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for ongoing use of the Ashfield Aquatic Centre;

5. Endorse the funding proposal for the upgrade of Ashfield Aquatic Centre as outlined in the Financial Implications section in this report; and

6. Amend the scope of works to include the operable floor in the multi-function pool.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

Amendment (Steer/Hesse)

THAT Council amend the scope of works to further investigate shading options for the 50 metre and outdoor program pool without delaying the tender process.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Porteous and Steer

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Stamolis and York

C0218 Item 5      Bangla New Year's Day Festival - Request to Hold Event at Tempe Reserve

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

THAT:

1. The General Manager arrange for councils traffic management staff to urgently meet with the organisers of the festival or their representatives to consider how their traffic management plan can be amended in order for the event to go ahead and report back to the next council meeting; and

2. The General Manager also investigate with the organisers if Council resources  (for example: use of council bus, council staff on duty on the day etc.) will help ensure the traffic management can be successfully managed.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Drury, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Stamolis and York

Against Motion:          Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Porteous and Steer

Foreshadowed Motion: (Hesse/ Iskandar)

THAT the General Manager arrange for councils traffic management staff to urgently meet with the organisers of the festival or their representatives to consider how their traffic management plan can be amended and approval given for the event to go ahead and report back to the next council meeting.

The Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

Amendment (Stamolis)

THAT the event be approved subject to the event organiser providing council with a report addressing traffic management and safety in the next week.

This Amendment was withdrawn by Councillor Stamolis.

ADJOURNMENT

9.24pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

9.35pm – The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

Clr Passas re-entered the meeting at 9.38pm

Clr Porteous re-entered the meeting at 9.40pm

C0218 Item 6      Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 7 December 2017 and 6 February 2018

Motion: (Drury/Porteous)

THAT:

1.       The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 7 December 2017 and 6 February 2018 be received and the recommendations be adopted; and

2.       Council as soon as possible organise a public meeting on the Lilyfield Road Cycleway proposal at which staff provide a full overview of the proposal and allow the community to ask questions in order to better understand what is being proposed. (Item 17 LTC0218)

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

ADJOURNMENT

9.50pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

9.55pm – The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

C0218 Item 9      Notice of Motion: Better use of Banners

Motion: (Stamolis/Byrne)

THAT Council prepare a Banner policy or guidelines to better use banners in order to communicate with our community, to inform our community and to celebrate with our community.   A short report should be prepared by Council to consider policy change and/or more efficient use of banner space.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

C0218 Item 10    Notice of Motion: Inner West Council Position on the Cruise Ship Terminal

Motion: (Stamolis/ Byrne)

THAT:

1. A report to be prepared for the March 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting detailing:

a) The current position of the Inner West Council in regard to the White Bay Cruise Ship Terminal; and

b) The work being done by the Inner West Council to try to resolve the impact of the cruise ships on its community.

2. Council write to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack MP, NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey MP, NSW Minister for the Environment Gabrielle Upton MP, Port Authority of NSW and the NSW Environmental Protection Authority seeking the implementation of regulations mandating:

a) Cruise ships switch to low-sulphur fuel at least one hour prior to entering Sydney Harbour; and

b) All cruise ships that enter Sydney Harbour install scrubbers in exhaust stacks to reduce the impacts of fumes on the community; and

3.         Write to the Port Authority of NSW and the NSW Department of Planning & Environment seeking clarification about the implementation of the Noise Mitigation Strategy, including details on how many residents have been offered noise abatement measures and how many residents have accepted those measures.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Councillor Passas retired from the Meeting at 10:31 pm.

C0218 Item 11    Notice of Motion: Compensation from the NSW Government and Sydney Motorway Corporation for WestConnex damage

Motion: (Da Cruz/Porteous)

THAT:

1. Council Officers prepare a report on the estimated cost, scope and process of making a compensation claim on the NSW Government and Sydney Motorway Corporation for the Infrastructure. Social and Health impacts of WestConnex on communities and council within the Inner West Council Local Government Area; and

2. The report also include the opportunities for advocacy.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

C0218 Item 14    Notice of Motion: Athletics Australia Partnership

Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)

THAT Council:

1. Endorse a partnership between Inner West Council and Athletics Australia for the purpose of developing a template that can make it easier for organisations to establish and manage fun runs and other athletics events;

2. Officers ensure that the Policy meets the needs of Inner West Council; and

3. Officers provide a report to Council on the final Policy, with recommendations on how it can be implemented in the inner west local government area.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

Motion: (Byrne/ Stamolis)

THAT Items 4 and 7  be moved en bloc and the recommendations contained in the reports be adopted.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

C0218 Item 4      Draft Dulwich Hill Station Public Domain Master Plan

Motion: (Byrne/ Stamolis)

THAT:

1.       The report be received and noted;

2.       The draft Public Domain Master Plan for the Dulwich Hill Station precinct (ATTACHMENT 1) be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and submissions be received for a further 14 days; and

3.       The results of the public exhibition and community engagement process be presented to Council recommending further action.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

C0218 Item 7      Investment Report as at 31 January 2018

Motion: (Byrne/ Stamolis)

THAT the report be received and noted.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

Resumption of Standing Orders

Motion: (Byrne/ Porteous)

THAT standing orders be resumed.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

C0218 Item 1      Shade Sails in Playgrounds

Motion: (Byrne/ Porteous)

THAT pending the adoption of the budget, Council install shade sails in 2018/2019 at the following playgrounds and further consider the rejected locations as part of its shade sails program review:

-     Campbell Street, Balmain;

-     College Street, Balmain;

-     J.F. Laxton Reserve, Union Street, Dulwich Hill;

-     Marr Reserve, Cary Street, Leichhardt;

-     Nestor Park, Hearn Street, Leichhardt;

-     O’Connor Reserve, Rozelle;

-     Pine Square, Leichhardt; and

-     William Street, Ashfield.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

Extension of Time

Motion: (McKenna OAM/ Drury)

THAT the meeting be extended for 15 minutes.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

C0218 Item 8      Panel Member Appointment - Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel (‘SECPP’)

Motion: (Byrne/Porteous)

THAT:

1. Council re-nominate its existing representatives for the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel with existing rates of remuneration;

2. Council seek expression of interest from Councillors, former councillors, community representatives and persons with relevant expertise and local knowledge; and

3. Following the EOI process a report be brought back to council for Council to nominate its representatives for an expanded panel.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

C0218 Item 12    Notice of Motion: Callan Park Landscape Structural Plan Consultation

Motion: (Porteous/Da Cruz)

THAT:

The Mayor and General Manager of Inner West Council urgently write to the Minister for Environment and Heritage and the Chief Executive of OEH seeking the following:

1.       The Government’s written response to adoption and implementation of the 2011   
          Callan Park Masterplan and the establishment of the Callan Park and Broughton   Hall Trust;

2.       Written clarification on the purpose and scope of the Landscape Structure Plan   
          (LSP) for Callan Park;

3.       Noting that the consultants – TYRRELL STUDIO and TERROIR have done limited
          consultation with the community for the Landscape Structure Plan (LSP), that
          council and the community be provided with:

a) An outline of all further community consultation planned and how that will be promoted widely across the community;

b) A process outlined on how written submissions will be received and assessed by the consultants;

c) A formal closing date for receipt for submissions;

d) A commitment to put any preferred landscape plan on exhibition to allow for further consultation with the community; and

e) The key elements of the Callan park master plan be reviewed by the OEHEO for incorporated into the landscape structure plan.

4.       Council reconfirms its commitment to the Callan Park Masterplan as adopted by
          Leichhardt Council in July 2011 and to the establishment of the Callan Park and
          Broughton Hall Trust; and

5.       Request online maps be forwarded to Council.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

C0218 Item 13    Notice of Motion: Friends of Callan Park 20th Anniversary (1998-2018)

Motion: (Stamolis/Lockie)

THAT Council:

1.       Thank the Friends of Callan Park for their 20 years of service to the community;

2.       Purchase and install Friends of Callan Park 20^th Anniversary banners across both Norton Street, Leichhardt and Darling Street, Rozelle. Wording on the banner should include:

-     Friends of Callan Park: 1998-2018; and

-     20 years of Community Activism, Advocacy, and Achievement.

3.       The budgetary implications of this resolution be considered at the next quarterly budget review.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM and York

Absent:                        Cr Passas

The Mayor Councillor Byrne used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION

was  Lost.

C0218 Item 15    Notice of Motion: Making Sydenham Green Skate Park Key to the Australian Skating Community

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

THAT:

1.   Council acknowledge the former Marrickville Council, Councillors and officers, for their excellent working in planning and funding the newly opened Sydenham Green Skate Park;

2.   Council liaise with Skate Australia, the Australian Skateboard Federation, YMCA Action Sports and the Australian Institute of Sport with regards to using the Sydenham Skate Park as a venue for Olympic qualifying rounds and other skate competitions; and

3.   A report be brought back to council outlining opportunities for Council and the Sydenham Park Green Skate Park to host amateur and professional skating competitions and other events to activate the facility.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

Extension of Time

Motion: (Drury/Stamolis)

THAT the meeting be extended a further 10 minutes.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

Urgency Motion - Signing of Friendship Protocol with Portugal

The Mayor, Clr Byrne requested that the meeting consider an urgency motion with regards to

the signing of a friendship protocol with Portugal.

Motion:     (Byrne/Iskandar)

THAT the motion be considered as a matter of urgency.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crr Passas

The Mayor, Clr Byrne declared the matter to be urgent.

Motion: (Byrne/Iskandar)

THAT Council:

1. Sign the cooperation protocol between Inner West Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic, the Sydney Portugal Community Club and the Portugal Madeira Club (“Agreement”) and, pursuant to clause 400(4) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, affix the seal to the Agreement; and

2. Work with the local Portuguese community to identify ways Council can help preserve the Portuguese character of the Inner West.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

Meeting closed at 11.24pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 2:	Cherie Thompson Dr. Crisetta Macleod John Lozano	Dulwich Hill Ashfield Haberfield
Item 3:	Rene Holmes Daniel Swinnerton David Collins-White Dr. Peter Earls	Ashfield Leichhardt Croydon Croydon
Item 5:	Dwayne Perera	Lakemba
Item 6:	Rene Holmes Richard Mazzeo	Ashfield Summer Hill
Item 9:	John Lozano	Haberfield
Item 10:	Kate Horrobin	Balmain
Item 11:	John Lozano	Haberfield
Item 14:	Jonathan Fletcher	Rozelle
Item 16:	Terry Wilkinson	Rozelle