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Extraordinary Council Meeting
5 February 2019
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Minutes
of Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 5 February 2019
Meeting
commenced at 6.34p.m
Present:
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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
John Warburton
Elizabeth Richardson
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Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor (6.36pm)
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Acting
General Manager
Deputy General Manager
Assets and Environment
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Michael Tzimoulas
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Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and
Administration Officer
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Nellette
Kettle
John
Stephens
Erla
Ronan
Simon
Watts
David
Birds
Harjeet
Atwal
Cathy
Edwards-Davis
Ian
Naylor
Katherine
Paixao
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Group
Manager Customer Service, Business Excellence and Civic Governance
Traffic
and Transport Services Manager
Group
Manager Community Services and Culture
Social
and Cultural Planning Manager
Group
Manager Strategic Planning
Group
Manager Development Assessment & Regulatory Services
Group
Manager Trees, Parks & Streetscapes
Manager
Civic and Executive Support
Business
Paper Coordinator
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APOLOGIES:
Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT Apologies for lateness from Councillor Raciti be accepted.
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
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS: Nil
Councillor Raciti entered the Meeting at 6:36 pm.
Suspension of Standing Orders
Motion: (Byrne/McKenna OAM)
THAT
Council Suspend Standing Orders to hear from the registered speakers for Items
4 and 5.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and
York
Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
Foreshadowed
Motion (Porteous/Da Cruz)
THAT
Council Suspend Standing Orders to hear from the registered speakers and to deal
with Items 4 and 5.
This
Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.
Resumption
of Standing Orders
Motion:
(Byrne/Passas)
THAT
Standing Orders be resumed.
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
Suspension
of Standing Orders
Motion:
(Kiat/Hesse)
THAT
Council Suspend Standing Orders to deal with the registered speaker for Item 5.
Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and
York
C0219 Item 1 Code of Conduct
Complaints Statistic Report
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Motion: (Porteous/McKenna
OAM)
THAT Council receive and note the
report on the statistical data about Code of Conduct complaints relating to
Councillors and the General Manager, and, that as required by the Procedures
for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in
NSW, a statistical report has been provided to the Office of Local Government
for the 12 months ending 31 August 2018.
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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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Amendment (Stamolis/Passas)
THAT the Inner West Council seeks
tabulation of the statistics provided in the report.
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Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Hesse, Kiat, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis
Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer
and York
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C0219 Item 2 Change in Parking Meter
Operational Hours in the side streets of Leichhardt, Rozelle and Balmain
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Motion:
(Byrne/Macri)
THAT Council:
1. Consider
extending 30 minute free parking to all side street spaces immediately
adjacent to business (identified in the report) as part of the 2019-20
budget;
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Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis and York
Against
Motion: Crs Da
Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Passas, Porteous, Raciti and Steer
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Councillor Passas left the meeting at 7.10pm
2. Look at
the provision of multi-level carpark in Leichhardt and other areas;
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Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri and Raciti
Against
Motion: Crs Da
Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York
Absent: Cr
Passas
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Councillor Passas returned to the meeting at 7.12pm
3. Require
council officers to provide information on section 94 parking levies;
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Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas,
Porteous, Raciti, Steer and York
Against
Motion: Crs Lockie
and Stamolis
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Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 7:13 pm.
4. Undertake
an economic study of what influences the behaviour of customers on high
streets.
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Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer
and York
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Drury, Raciti and Stamolis
Absent: Cr
Passas
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5. Existing
15 minute free parking zones (11 parking meters) be converted to 30 minute
free parking zones.
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Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous,
Raciti, Steer and York
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne
and Stamolis
Absent: Cr
Passas
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Amendment (Da Cruz/Hesse)
THAT Council undertake an economic study of what
influences the behaviour of customers on high streets.
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Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and
York
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Drury, McKenna OAM, Passas and Raciti
As the Amendment was
carried, it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.
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Amendment (Porteous/Drury)
THAT existing 15 minute free parking zones (11 parking
meters) be converted to 30 minute free parking zones.
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Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous,
Raciti, Steer and York
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne
and Stamolis
Absent: Cr
Passas
As the Amendment was
carried, it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.
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Foreshadowed Motion (Porteous)
THAT:
1. This
report be received and noted;
2. Existing
15 minute free parking zones (11 parking meters) be converted to 30 minute
free parking zones; and
3. Council
undertake an economic study of what influences the behaviour of customers on
high streets.
This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.
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Councillor Passas returned to the meeting
at 7.19pm
C0219 Item 3 Multicultural Policy
Implementation
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Motion:
(Iskandar/Kiat)
THAT Council:
1. Endorse
the proposed Community-led Celebration Day Grant Guidelines for exhibition;
2. Approve
recruiting a Multicultural Policy Project Officer position five days per week
as a permanent position and the additional funding be considered at the next
quarterly budget review; and
3. Increase the
funding to a maximum of $5000 for each event.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri,
McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Crs Passas and Raciti
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C0219 Item 4 Portuguese Community
Collaboration Protocols
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Motion:
(Iskandar/Macri)
THAT Council:
1. Receive
and Note this report;
2. Agree
to explore further:
a. The
potential community health and wellbeing initiatives that might better meet
the needs of people of Portuguese backgrounds;
b. Potential
renaming of Audley Street Petersham between New Canterbury Road and Trafalgar
Streets to a name with greater cultural significance to the Portuguese
community;
c. Explore
the potential for street art created by Portuguese artists; and
d. Further
liaison with Roads and Maritime about inclusion of Portuguese elements in the
Petersham Station access improvements.
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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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Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 8:02
pm.
C0219 Item 5 Gambling Harm
Minimisation
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Motion:
(Drury/Iskandar)
THAT Council :
1. Note
the outcomes of the Gambling Harm Minimisation Mayoral forum; and
2. Approves
negotiating an Inner West Gambling Harm Minimisation Compact based on the
following points:
a. Engaging a high profile ambassador for
promoting harm reduction
b. Improved training for staff in venues
provided by the industry
c. Targeted support from Office of
Responsible Gambling.
3. Commit
to applying to the OGR for at least one grant per year for a harm
minimization project designed in consultation with the Inner West community;
4. Host
an annual Gambling Harm Minimisation Roundtable, open to the public, at which
the local industry and Council can report on activities undertaken and
success achieved under the Compact, and allow the community to be part of any
plans for future actions;
5. Write
to the relevant minister and shadow minister requesting that they commit to
prohibiting gambling-based loyalty programs (including for casinos), and
empower councils to be able to say "no" to further pokies entering
the community; and
6. Note that one focus of the round table is to develop a community
education and awareness campaign in regard to gambling harm minimisation.
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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
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Amendment (Kiat/Da Cruz)
THAT Council provide the exodus foundation
the draft copy of the compact for their comments prior to finalisation.
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Motion Tied
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, Porteous and Steer
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis and York
Absent: Cr
Passas
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against
the MOTION and the MOTION was Lost.
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Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 8:02
pm.
C0219 Item 6 Birchgrove Wharf -
Accessibility Options through Yurulbin Park
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Motion: (Stamolis/Byrne)
THAT Council:
1. Advise Transport for NSW that it supports Option 1 as the
preferred option for equal access to Birchgrove Wharf, through Yurulbin Park;
2. Requests
that Transport for NSW engage Bruce Mackenzie and Associates to provide
comments on the detailed design for improved accessibility and provide input
into the landscaping design works for Yurulbin Park; and
3. Request
that Transport for NSW
reconsider the option of relocating the ferry wharf to Miklouho-Maclay Park,
Grove Street, Birchgrove, should the accessibility project to Birchgrove
Wharf not proceed within five years.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna
OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Crs Drury and Passas
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Councillor Lockie left the Meeting at 8:04 pm.
Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at
8:04 pm.
C0219 Item 7 Amendment to Ashfield
LEP 2013 - Heritage Conservation Clauses
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Motion:
(McKenna OAM/York)
THAT:
1.
The attached Planning Proposal for
amendments to the Ashfield Local Environmental Plan 2013, Schedule 2 - Exempt
Development as indicated in the report be forwarded to the Minister for
Planning for a Gateway Determination in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979;
2.
The Department of Planning and Environment
be requested to delegate the plan making functions for the Planning Proposal
to Council to be made the Planning Proposal Authority;
3.
Following receipt of a Gateway Determination,
the Planning Proposal in the form required and supporting documentation be
placed on public exhibition by Council for a minimum of 28 days and public
authorities be consulted in accordance with the Determination; and
4.
A report be presented to Council on
completion of the public exhibition which will address submissions received.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, McKenna
OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Crs Lockie and Passas
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C0219 Item 8 Victoria Road Precinct,
Marrickville - Draft Developer Contributions Plan Update
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Motion:
(Macri/Iskandar)
THAT:
1. The
report be received and noted; and
2. A
further report on the Victoria Road Developer Contributions Plan together
with an updated Draft DCP be brought to Council following the consideration
of further legal advice, at the earliest possible opportunity in 2019.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, McKenna
OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Crs Lockie and Passas
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Councillor Lockie returned to the Meeting
at 8:06 pm.
C0219 Item 9 Harmonising Inner West
Council Awards Programs
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Motion:
(Porteous/Steer)
THAT Council:
1. Note the
current awards program has been reviewed;
2. Request
Precedent Productions include an Ethical Business/Social Enterprise Award as
one of its categories in the Inner West Business Awards; and
3. Examine
opportunities to promote ACON’s Welcome Here initiative across
the LGA.
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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
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C0219 Item 10 Appointment of Consultant as
Developer Contributions Specialist
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Motion:
(Macri/McKenna OAM)
THAT
in accordance with Section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council
delegate the authority to the General Manager to execute a contract for 2
years with a suitably qualified person to carry out the work required for the
provision of a s7.11 Contributions Plan by reason of extenuating
circumstances under Section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993,
including:
a.
Calling for tenders in this instance would not provide a satisfactory result
to Council as the
market has already been tested using a procurement process
and seeking bids from temporary labour hire providers on Council prescribed
panels, resulting in higher costs than engaging a consultant directly;
and
b. There is a
significant shortage of suitable consultants able to undertake these
works and calling for a tender in this instance will only delay the process.
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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
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Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting
at 8:17 pm.
Councillor Raciti left the Meeting at 8:34
pm.
C0219 Item 11 Model Code of Meeting Practice
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Motion:
(Drury/McKenna OAM)
THAT:
1.
The Draft Code of Meeting Practice be amended as follows:
a)
Amend 3.33 - Briefings to be chaired by
a Councillor as chosen by a vote of Councillors present at each meeting.
Where a simple vote does not elect a chair the rules in part 6 to apply;
b)
Insert new 3.36 - The rules set out in
clauses 15.11-15.17 for keeping order at a meeting apply to briefings;
c) Amend 9.18 - Delete all words following “...without
argument.” That is, maintain questions as separate to speaking time;
and
d) Amend 10.7 - after “10.6” insert “or
10.9”, so that the requirement for the Chairperson to give the mover of
a motion or amendment an opportunity to clarify or amend extends also to
failures to identify a source of funding.
2. The
Draft Code of Meeting Practice as amended in point 1 be placed on public
exhibition for a period of 28 days;
3.
Council receive a further report outlining the submissions
received during the exhibition period; and
4. The draft COMP be
amended with the following effect prior to exhibition:
a) Amend 3.1 - Council meetings to remain at 6.30pm rather than 7pm;
and
b)
Amend 8.1 - ‘Public Forum’
to be heard after ‘Moment of quiet contemplation’ and before
‘Mayoral Minutes’.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM,
Steer and York
Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Passas, Porteous and Stamolis
Absent: Cr Raciti
Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting
at 8:36 pm.
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Amendment
(Kiat/Hesse)
THAT
the draft COMP be amended with the following effect prior to
exhibition:
1.
Amend 3.1 - Council meetings to remain
at 6.30pm rather than 7pm;
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Passas, Porteous, Raciti,
Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM and York
As the Amendment was
carried, it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.
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2.
Delete part 4, replace with the
provisions in clause 2.8 (Public Forum - Addressing Council) of the existing
Code of Meeting Practice (renumbered as appropriate);
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Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and
York
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3.
Amend 8.1 - ‘Public Forum’
to be heard after ‘Moment of quiet contemplation’ and before
‘Mayoral Minutes’;
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Passas, Porteous, Raciti,
Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM and York
As the Amendment was
carried, it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.
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Councillor
Raciti left the meeting at 8.42pm
4.
Amend 8.1 ‘Items of Business
Addressed In Public Forum’ to be heard after ‘Public Forum’
and before ‘Mayoral Minutes’
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Motion Tied
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas and York
Absent: Cr Raciti
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against
the MOTION and the MOTION was Lost.
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Foreshadowed Motion (Porteous/Stamolis)
THAT this item be deferred to a
councillor workshop before being considered in a council meeting.
This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.
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Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting
at 8:42 pm.
C0219 Item 12 Fee Waiver for use of Aquatic
Centres
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Motion: (Da
Cruz/Porteous)
THAT:
1. Council
approve the fee waiver applications submitted by regular hirers of the Leichhardt
Park Aquatic Centre and Dawn Fraser Baths during 2018 – 2019, as
detailed in Attachment 1;
2.
Council approve the trial
and additional request for use of Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
between 8.00pm-9.00pm by Balmain UTS Waterpolo club for water polo
training, subject to UTS Balmain Water Polo Club covering the cost
of the lifesaver for the additional hour at LPAC;
3. The Memorandum of Understanding with Water Polo NSW,
in relation to AAC, be extended to cover all Inner West Pools;
4. A progress report on this memorandum be brought to
council; and
5.
Council receive a report
explaining why these groups receive a fee waiver and provide a comparison to
other clubs in aquatic centres in our Local Government Area.
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Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Porteous and Steer
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM,
Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York
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Foreshadowed Motion
(Passas)
THAT all entry fees to all
pools in the Inner West Council area be waived forever.
The Mayor ruled this
Foreshadowed Motion Out of Order as the motion did not identify a source of
funds to fund the motion required by Clause 5.1(1) of the Code of Meeting
Practice.
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Foreshadowed Motion
(Macri/Drury)
THAT this item be deferred
for a report to come back explaining why these groups receive a fee waiver
and provide a comparison to other clubs in aquatic centres in our Local
Government Area.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna
OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Cr Da Cruz
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ADJOURNMENT
8.57pm-
The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.
9.15pm–
The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 9:16
pm.
C0219 Item 13 Mandatory reporting of Fire Safety
Reports referred to Council from Fire and Rescue NSW
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Motion:
(Drury/Stamolis)
THAT Council:
1. Note the correspondence provided by Fire and Rescue NSW for development on land known as the Garden Lodge Sydney,
located at 17-23 Parramatta Road Haberfield (Attachment 1);
2. Endorse the Councils Officers use of statutory powers
(and discretion as appropriate) under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to
require upgrades to the building
to the satisfaction of Council's Fire Safety Team in order 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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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
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C0219 Item 14 Statement of Business Ethics
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Motion:
(Drury/McKenna OAM)
THAT Council:
1. Rescind
the Statement of Business Ethics for the former councils;
2. Endorse
the Draft Statement of Business Ethics shown as Attachment 2; and
3. The words “Independent Ombudsman” being amended to
“Internal Ombudsman” subject to on page five.
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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
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Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting
at 9.22 pm.
C0219 Item 15 Resource Recovery Operations
Review
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Motion:
(McKenna OAM/Byrne)
THAT:
1. An
evening domestic waste collection service be introduced in the former
Marrickville LGA; and
2. A
comprehensive communications plan to affected residents be developed and
implemented well in advance of the change.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM,
Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York
Against Motion: Crs Hesse, Kiat, Porteous and Steer
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Foreshadowed Motion (Kiat)
THAT Councillors
be provided with a briefing on the operational service delivery area review being
undertaken by an external consultant including information regarding:
1. The consultant undertaking the review;
2. The scope of the brief to the consultant;
3. A high level view of the consultancy contract
including fees, budget and duration;
4. The role of community consultation in
developing recommendations such as the one addressed in this report;
5. The role of staff and union consultation in
developing recommendations such as the one addressed in this report;
6. The role of councillor consultation in developing
recommendations such as the one addressed in this report; and
7. Any reports already produced in the course of
the review and the expected output of the remainder of the consultancy
This Foreshadowed Motion lased.
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C0219 Item 16 Brief Report of Best Practice Food
Recycling
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Motion: (McKenna
OAM/Lockie)
THAT Council note:
1. The
Brief Report on food recycling;
2. All
best practice options are already being included in the development and
redesign of the organics services (outlined in the Zero Waste Strategy and
Transition Plan report on the 30 October 2018); and
3. Organics
processing is the subject of a CONFIDENTIAL REPORT to Council at its 11
December 2018 meeting.
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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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C0219 Item 17 Notice of Motion: Norton Street
Footpath and Stormwater Works
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Motion:
(Byrne/Porteous)
THAT:
1. Council
officers provide a report regarding options for the resolution of
flooding issues on the eastern side of Norton Street between Short Street and
Macauley Street, with options to include:
a. A
refurbishment of the footpath to address any adverse cross fall and to allow
water to drain properly into the storm water system; and
b. Upgrading
or replacement of the steel storm water grates on the street side of the
footpath.
2. The
Officer’s report include funding options for projects that could be
reallocated or moved to allow recommended works to take place.
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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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C0219 Item 18 Notice of Motion: 12 Month Trial
of Regulatory Staff being On Call, After Business Hours
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Motion:
(Macri/Passas)
THAT Council receives a report
on a 24 month trial of Regulatory Staff being available on call, after
business hours.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna
OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Cr Kiat
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C0219 Item 19 Notice of Motion: Impacts of
Multi-Dwelling Development upon on-street parking
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Motion:
(Macri/Lockie)
THAT Council
prepares a short report on the impact of multi-dwelling developments and the
availability of on street parking to inform the development of the LEP and
DCP.
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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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C0219 Item 20 Notice of Motion: Open Space
Funding
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Motion:
(Macri/Passas)
THAT Council:
1. Receives a report on creating a fund for procurement and
increasing open space through VPA funding and funds to come from penalty
infringements (i.e. fines) starting at 15% in the first year and increasing
5% per annum, capped at 40%; and
2. Receive a report addressing the inclusion of a
Property Acquisition Strategy for increasing open space as part of the LEP
project, with the financial implications to be addressed in the 2019/20
budget process.
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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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Councillor Kiat left the meeting at
10.02pm.
C0219 Item 21 Notice of Motion: Grants Program
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Motion: (Macri/Passas)
THAT Council
receives a report on:
1. Restructuring the grants
program from an annual grant to a bi-annual grants
program at the same annual budget;
2. The report
should not reduce the amount applied for rather offer a range of grants from
small, medium to large e.g. Environmental grants total $50,000
2
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$7500
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3
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$5000
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4
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$3000
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4
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$2000
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3. Prior to the report coming to Council for adoption there should be
a Councillor briefing allowing Council the opportunity to inform themselves;
4. Prior to new grants being given out, Council should receive a
report on the outcomes and achievement of the previous recipients to aid in
the transparency and accountability to the community;
5. When Councillors receive a report on a request for financial
assistance they should direct them to the grants program as the community
would expect any money being expended by Council goes through a transparent
and accountable process rather than a notice of motion arriving at a Council
Meeting; and
6. Successful applicants in the grant program not be considered in the
following years grant to allow equity of access to the grants for the whole
community.
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Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas,
Raciti, Stamolis and York
Against
Motion: Crs
Porteous and Steer
Absent: Cr
Kiat
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Councillor Kiat returned to the meeting at
10.05pm.
C0219 Item 22 Notice of Motion: Former
Haberfield Army Reserve Depot
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Motion:
(McKenna OAM/Byrne)
THAT
the Mayor seek a meeting with the Minister for Defence to request the
Department of Defence:
a)
Transfer ownership of Haberfield
Department of Defence Subdivision, 140A Hawthorne Parade Haberfield,
Lot: ADP: 948209 to the people of the Inner West;
b)
The Inner West Council be given care
and control of the land for community use and that the community be consulted
on the future use; and
c) The required drainage works
be undertaken prior to the handover.
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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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C0219 Item 23 Notice of Motion: Acknowledgement
of NSW Government’s ‘Cooler Classrooms Fund'
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Motion:
(Macri/Passas)
THAT Council acknowledge the NSW Government’s and
NSW Opposition’s support of ‘Cooler Classrooms Fund’ which
will see air conditioning installed in at least 17 inner west schools, many
of which are located in the Inner West Council LGA.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and
York
Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
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C0219 Item 24 Notice of Motion: Changes to 444
and 445 Bus Services Affecting Balmain Peninsula
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Motion:
(Stamolis/Byrne)
THAT Council contact Transport for
NSW:
1. To question why changes have been made to the 444 and 445 bus
services, why these services no longer terminate at the Darling Street Wharf;
and to advise that there is significant concern amongst commuters about these
changes; and
2. To question the number of buses on the Balmain Peninsula which are
not in service.
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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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Councillor Raciti left the Meeting at 10:46
pm.
C0219 Item 25 Notice of Motion: Stormwater Drain
Maintenance
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Motion: (Macri/Passas)
THAT Council
receive a report on how to improve the maintenance of Stormwater Pits to
avoid flooding of properties noting that:
1. Stormwater is the responsibility of
Council;
2. Street trees and the impacts of these
trees on the stormwater system through droppings are also the responsibility
of Council;
3. The report must recommend solutions, if
need be through the increase of maintenance resources or improved tree
infrastructure management strategies; and
4. This report must be submitted to Council prior
to the consideration of the year 2019 budget, as it will have ramifications
in relation to program funding.
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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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Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting
at 10:58 pm.
Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 11:00
pm.
C0219 Item 26 Notice of Motion: De-Amalgamation
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Motion:
(Passas/Byrne)
THAT Council write to the NSW labor
opposition leader seeking his views on Council amalgamations.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM,
Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York
Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Porteous and Steer
Absent: Cr Kiat
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Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at
11:01 pm.
C0219 Item 27 Notice of Motion: Tree and Street
Sweeping Issue
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Motion:
(Passas/Raciti)
THAT Council attend to tree
maintenance and street sweeping as a matter of urgency.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna
OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York
Against Motion: Crs Kiat, Porteous and Steer
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C0219 Item 28 Notice of Motion: Alcohol Free
Zone
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Motion:
(Passas)
Councillor Passas withdrew this Motion.
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Meeting closed at 11.09pm.
Public
Speakers:
Item #
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Speaker
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Suburb
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Item 5:
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Les Banton
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Ashfield
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The Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on the 5th day of February, 2019 were
confirmed as a correct record on this 26th day of February, 2019.
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CHAIRPERSON