Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
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Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
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 25 June 2019 Council Meeting 4
7 Public Forum – Hearing from All Registered Speakers
8 Condolence Motions
Nil at the time of printing.
9 Mayoral Minutes
Nil at the time of printing.
10 Reports with Strategic Implications
Nil at the time of printing.
11 Reports for Council Decision
ITEM Page
C0719(2) Item 1 Memorial Planting and Plaques Policy 16
C0719(2) Item 2 Petersham Portuguese Precinct Name 22
C0719(2) Item 3 Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel Report: DA201700558: 1-9 Rich Street, Marrickville 23
C0719(2) Item 4 Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 July 2019 29
C0719(2) Item 5 Local Government NSW Annual Conference 53
C0719(2) Item 6 Delegation to execute Tcorp Loan for Ashfield Aquatic Centre 70
12 Reports for Noting
ITEM Page
C0719(2) Item 7 Investment Report as at 30 June 2019 81
13 Notices of Motion
ITEM Page
C0719(2) Item 8 Notice of Motion: Global Climate Strike, 20 September 2019 103
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 25 June 2019
Meeting commenced at 6.31pm
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 Elizabeth Richardson |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Chief Executive Officer Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment |
John Warburton |
Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement |
Nellette Kettle
David Birds Cathy Edwards-Davis Daryl Jackson |
Group Manager Customer Service, Business Excellence and Civic Governance Group Manager Strategic Planning Group Manager Trees, Parks and Streetscapes Acting Chief Financial Officer |
Ian Naylor |
Manager Civic Governance |
APOLOGIES: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Councillors Iskandar and Macri declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in Item 6 - Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel Report: DA201700185: 728-750 Princes Highway, Tempe (Bunnings) as they are members of the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel.
Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT the Disclosures of Interest be received and noted.
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
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Motion: (Passas/Stamolis) THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 be confirmed as a correct record.
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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C0619(2) Item 10 Mayoral Minute: Gas Heating Safety |
Motion: (Byrne)
THAT Council promote the safe use of gas heating in homes this winter, with an information page on Council’s website which refers to the NSW Fire and Rescue, NSW Health and NSW Fair Trading information, and promotion through Council’s Social Media and weekly Inner West Courier page. Information should be specifically promoted to residents from non-English speaking backgrounds.
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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 |
C0619(2) Item 11 Mayoral Minute: Thank you to Mr Michael Tzimoulas |
Motion: (Byrne)
THAT Council note the contributions of Deputy General Manager, Mr Michael Tzimoulas during a challenging period in the history and formation of the Inner West Council and thank Mr Tzimoulas for his professionalism, expertise and support during the two and a half years he has served as Deputy General Manager and Chief Financial Officer of Inner West Council.
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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 |
PUBLIC FORUM
The registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is available on the last page of these minutes.
Councillors Iskandar and Macri left the Meeting at 7:10 pm.
Councillors Iskandar and Macri returned to the Meeting at 7:15 pm.
C0619(2) Item 1 Adoption of Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20, Fees and Charges 2019/20, Long-Term Financial Plan 2019-29 and Delivery Program 2018-22 |
Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT Council:
1. Adopts the Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20, Fees and Charges 2019/20, Long-Term Financial Plan 2019-29 and amended Delivery Program 2018-22;
2. Make and levy the Rates and Charges for 2019/20 as contained in the Operational Plan in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993;
3. Adopts the Business – Airport rate as the basis for determining equivalent rate payments;
4. Adopts the rate of 7.5% as the interest rate to apply on outstanding rates, in accordance with section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993;
5. Incorporate a $10 million savings target into the Budget;
6. Defer the new fees and charges for sporting grounds pending consultation with the relevant peak sporting associations and that those associations be requested to formally submit a position to officers on how fees can best be harmonised, with the matter to be reported back to an August Council meeting. The existing fees system with standard CPI increase remain in place in the interim;
7. Adopt the position of no creation of new positions; 8. Adopt the position of no replacement of positions or appointment of new contractors unless essential as determined by the CEO; 9. Approve all Councillor conferences and workshops; 10. Note the existing requirement for real time reporting on Ashfield Pool costs; 11. Note the imminent reporting of reviews into events and grant programs and give in principle support to a net reduction in expenditure on both; 12. Defer the adoption of proposed new fees and charges listed on pp. 59-67 of the Draft Fees and Charges schedule, pending a review of the eligibility criteria for subsidies and exemptions from charges for indoor venues, rooms and community centres, and other facilities; 13. Include in the 2019/20 Operational Plan for Child and Family Services a ‘Key Action’ of reaching an agreed plan with the State Government for Council’s continued and long-term operation of Globe Wilkins Preschool on the Wilkins Primary School site; and 14. Notes that the high
deficit $18.8m in the 2019/20 budget and the ongoing projections
of ongoing deficits in the Long term Financial Plan are unacceptable and
must be addressed. |
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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Procedural Motion: (Lockie/Steer)
THAT Council vote on points 7 – 11 of the Primary Motion separately.
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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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Amendment: (York /McKenna OAM)
That Council defer the adoption of proposed new fees and charges listed on pp. 59-67 of the Draft Fees and Charges schedule, pending a review of the eligibility criteria for subsidies and exemptions from charges for indoor venues, rooms and community centres, and other facilities.
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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
As the Amendment was carried it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.
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Amendment: (Kiat/Hesse)
Affordable Housing
THAT:
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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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Amendment: (Kiat/Hesse)
That $100,000 be included in Environment and Sustainability budget for 2019/20 as a ‘revolving fund’ for Council to assist with the financing (low- or zero-interest loans repayable to Council) of domestic, community organisation or small business rooftop solar PV investments.
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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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Amendment: (Kiat/Hesse)
That the 2019/20 Operational Plan include for Child and Family Services a ‘Key Action’ of reaching an agreed plan with the State Government for Council’s continued and long-term operation of Globe Wilkins Preschool on the Wilkins Primary School site.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Iskandar, Macri, Passas and Raciti As the Amendment was
carried it was incorporated into the Primary Motion. |
Amendment: (Kiat/Hesse) That the 2019/20 Operational Plan include for Child
and Family Services as a KPI that Council continue to operate all its current
child care centres and Globe Wilkins Preschool at below market rates. |
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York
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Amendment: (Kiat/Hesse) That in applying the changes to aquatic centre
entry fees, CPI be applied rounding-down (rather than rounding-up) to the
nearest 10c interval, noting the CEO’s memo of 24 May 2019 advises this
change would cost only $4879.20 across LPAC, AKAC and FDAC. |
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Porteous and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York
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Amendment: (Kiat/Hesse) That fees and charges for the following community
services be increased by a maximum of CPI (or lower if a lower increase is
already proposed), rounding down to the nearest 10c (or lower if more
convenient for the particular service): Community Bus (page 67); Food
Services (p 67-68); Social Activities (p 68); Bus and Driver (p 68). |
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Porteous and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York
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Amendment: (Porteous/Steer) That Council notes
that the high deficit $18.8 in the 2019/20 budget and the ongoing projections
of ongoing deficits in the Long term Financial Plan are unacceptable and must
be addressed. |
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
As the Amendment was carried it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.
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Amendment: (Porteous/Steer) THAT Council requires at a minimum monthly budget briefing meetings between the CEO and the new Chief Financial Officer to inform Council on the progress in reducing the deficit. |
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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Amendment: (Porteous/Steer) THAT Council
requires that a report be brought to full council on outlining why the
council has been in deficit since being amalgamated and why that deficit has
continued to increase instead of returning to surplus as was promised in
earlier budget papers. |
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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Amendment: (Porteous/Steer) That Council requires that the budget process for the
2020/21 budget be initiated in July 2019; that the process is fully
transparent with early community engagement and consultation. |
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 |
Amendment: (Porteous/Steer) THAT Council requires that at all times all current council services are retained and where possible enhanced.
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Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York |
ADJOURNMENT
8.25pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.
8.35pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.
C0619(2) Item 2 Balmain Leagues Club Precinct Development Control Plan Amendment |
MOTION: (Byrne/Raciti)
THAT Council:
1. Adopts the proposed amendments to Part D of Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2000 (DCP 2000) as outlined in Attachment 3;
2. Publicly notifies its decision in the Inner West Courier within 28 days; and
3. Advises those who made submissions and the Secretary of the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPI&E) of Council’s decision.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
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Foreshadowed Motion: (Stamolis/Hesse)
THAT:
The Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
C0619(2) Item 3 Streetscape Operations - Service Review |
Motion: (Passas/Macri)
1. Adopt a service standard for street sweeping of seven days per week for mainstreets;
2. Retain the existing service standard for street sweeping of a 40 working day cycle for residential streets;
3. Adopt option 4 – extending a full verge mowing service in the former Ashfield LGA and rescind the Mowing of Verges Policy of the former Ashfield Council;
4. Adopt a service standard for verge maintenance of a 20 working day cycle from November to March and a 40 day working cycle from April to October;
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat and Porteous
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Foreshadowed Motion: (Da Cruz/Kiat)
1. Adopt a service standard for street sweeping of seven days per week for mainstreets;
2. Retain the existing service standard for street sweeping of a 40 working day cycle for residential streets;
3. Council maintains the mowing policy of the former Ashfield Council in relation to Verges in the former Ashfield LGA and;
a) Notes the cost of extending the verge mowing service to the old Ashfield LGA would cost $1.2 million (or $720,000 if privatised);
b) Notes that there has been no community consultation on whether residents in Ashfield wish their rates to be spent in this way; and
c) Consults with the community in the old Ashfield LGA on measures to improve street amenity, including options such as verge mowing, garden planting, preventing and addressing illegal dumping, and footpath repairs or upgrades, with a view to spending some or all of the $1.2 million saved per year by not extending the verge mowing service.
4. Adopt a service standard for verge maintenance of a 20 working day cycle from November to March and a 40 day working cycle from April to October.
5. Council consults with the community on a Verge Maintenance Policy to transition away from council maintained lawn verges to:
i)council maintained habitat verges providing where required paths connecting the footpath and kerbs or
ii)resident maintained verges including grass lawn and providing where required paths connecting the footpath and kerbs.
The Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
C0619(2) Item 4 Post Exhibition Report - Amendment to DCPs (Housekeeping) |
Motion: (Macri/Iskandar)
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the proposed draft amendments as exhibited and other minor amendments as outlined in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to align certain controls contained within the:
a. Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011;
b. Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013; and
c. Comprehensive Inner West Development Control Plan 2016 for Ashbury, Ashfield, Croydon, Croydon Park, Haberfield, Hurlstone Park and Summer Hill (Ashfield DCP).
2. Gives public notice of its decision with 28 days;
3. Write to those who made submissions and the Secretary of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment advising them of Council’s decision;
4. Include a savings provisions that states the following to each amended DCP:
“If an application has been made before the commencement of the amendment to this DCP in relation to land to which the DCP applies, and the application has not been finally determined before that commencement, the application must be determined as if the DCP had not commenced.
All applications received after the commencement date of an amendment to the DCP are subject to the DCP as amended.” 5. DCP’s be amended to include a provision that allows car sharing options within the whole LGA.
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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 |
C0619(2) Item 5 Inner West Live Music Grants 2019 |
Motion (York/Iskandar)
THAT:
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Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, McKenna OAM and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer
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Amendment: (Byrne/Drury)
Noting the previous Council resolution not to proceed with a grants program for individual musicians, that component of the grants program not be endorsed.
As the Amendment was carried it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti and York Against Motion: Crs Kiat, Stamolis and Steer
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Foreshadowed Motion: (Porteous/Stamolis)
That this matter be deferred until the Guidelines are brought to Council as required in the resolution C1218(1) Item 6.
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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: Cr Passas
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Councillors Iskandar and Macri left the Meeting at 9:49 pm. as they declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in Item 6.
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 9:49 pm.
Councillor Iskandar retired from the Meeting at 9:49 pm.
C0619(2) Item 6 Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel Report: DA201700185: 728-750 Princes Highway, Tempe (Bunnings) |
Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)
That Council make a submission to the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel (SECPP) objecting to the proposal on the following grounds:
i The increase in traffic impacts on the local road network ie Union Street, Smith Street, Foreman Street and South Streets with customers seeking alternate routes on exit from the site;
ii The loss of on-street parking along Princes Highway and Smith Street.
Should the development be supported by the Panel, Council insists a condition be imposed on any consent granted requiring a Local Area Traffic Management study be submitted to Council’s satisfaction addressing the works required to be undertaken to combat any adverse traffic impacts as a result of the proposal.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Crs Macri, Passas and Iskandar |
Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 9:52 pm.
C0619(2) Item 7 Investment Report as at 31 May 2019 |
Motion: (Drury/Stamolis)
THAT the report be received and noted.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Crs Macri and Iskandar
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C0619(2) Item 8 Notice of Motion: Re-use of Balmain Pump house |
Motion: (Stamolis/Lockie)
THAT Council to prepare a flyer to inform nearby residents of the re-use of the Balmain Pump House.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, McKenna OAM, Passas and York Absent: Crs Macri and Iskandar |
Councillor Macri returned to the Meeting at 9:54 pm.
C0619(2) Item 9 Notice of Motion: School Pedestrian Crossings: Audit |
Motion: (Stamolis/Porteous)
THAT Council to conduct an audit of the quality of pedestrian crossings which are located next to schools without a defined time limit. |
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, McKenna OAM and York Absent: Cr Iskandar |
Urgency Motion
Cr York raised an urgency motion in relation to Globe Wilkins Pre-School.
Motion: (York/McKenna OAM)
That a motion on Globe Wilkins Pre-School be considered as a matter of urgency.
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
The Mayor declared the matter urgent.
Urgency Motion - Globe Wilkins Pre-School
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Motion: (York/McKenna OAM)
THAT 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 |
Meeting closed at 10:00 pm.
Public Speakers:
Item #
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Speaker |
Suburb |
Item 1: |
Anthony Sachs Michele Hacking Matt Misfud |
Marrickville Rozelle Cricket NSW |
Item 2: |
David Hunt Glenda Sanders Robyn Steele David Eckstein Simon Lumsden |
Leichhardt Lilyfield Rozelle Lilyfield Rozelle |
Item 4: |
Bruce Threlfo |
Lewisham |
Item 6: |
Juliet Barr |
Tempe |
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Subject: Memorial Planting and Plaques Policy
Prepared By: Aaron Callaghan - Parks Planning and Engagement Manager
Authorised By: Cathy Edwards-Davis - Group Manager Trees, Parks and Streetscapes
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the Inner West Memorial Planting and Plaques in Parks and Open Spaces Policy; and
2. Rescind the Memorial Plantings and Plaques Policy (2016) of the former Leichhardt Council.
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DISCUSSION
The draft Inner West Memorial Planting and Plaques in Parks and Open Spaces Policy was placed on public exhibition and is now presented to Council for endorsement. Council received three submissions, of which two supported the policy and one requested that Council be more articulate in formulating the guidelines criteria. The Policy has been updated to reflect community feedback.
The purpose of this policy is to assist the community by guiding them through the approval process that Council will follow where requests are made by members of the public for memorials in parks and open space areas.
Memorials in parks can add to the community’s appreciation of social and cultural heritage as well as provide recognition and contribute to an understanding of significant events or persons closely associated with history. This policy provides Council with guidance to inform decision making on applications for plaques and memorials within parks and open space areas. The policy allows a balanced approach to commemorate events or individual contributions to the community and the ongoing enjoyment of uncluttered public space.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The policy recommends that Council will meet the costs associated with tree planting memorials in parks. Other memorials, including park benches, where approved will be subject to advertised fees and charges.
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Inner West Memorial Planting and Plaques in Parks and Open Spaces Policy |
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Subject: Petersham Portuguese Precinct Name
Prepared By: Aniela Pepe - Community Project Officer - Multicultural
Authorised By: Erla Ronan - Group Manager Community Services and Culture
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council submit the following to the Geographic Names Board for consideration · Name: Little Portugal; and · Geographic Precinct: Audley St; New Canterbury Rd between Audley St and Hunter St; inclusive of the junction of Audley St and Trafalgar St (Portuguese mural section). |
DISCUSSION
Item no: C0319(2) Item 15 Mayoral Minute: Portuguese Precinct resolved that
Council engage on a name for the Portuguese precinct in Petersham. Council officers consulted with Portuguese businesses and community organisations as well as Petersham businesses, and input from the wider community.
A number of respondents preferred “Portuguese Town” however Little Portugal is the preferred name. The preferred geographical boundary for the precinct is the whole of Audley St; New Canterbury Rd between Audley St and Hunter St; and the junction of Audley St and Trafalgar St (Portuguese mural section) .
Council’s resolution needs to be submitted to the NSW Geographic Names Board for this precinct and name to be recognised.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil additional costs to Council in advising Geographic Names Board.
Nil additional cost to Council of installing standard street sign to mark precinct.
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Subject: Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel Report: DA201700558: 1-9 Rich Street, Marrickville
Prepared By: Kaitlin Zieme - Senior Planner
Authorised By: Harjeet Atwal - Group Manager Development Assessment and Regulatory Services
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council determine whether it wishes to make a submission to the Panel in relation to the proposal, and if so, the contents of such submission. |
DISCUSSION
This report concerns a development application to construct a staged commercial development at 1-9 Rich Street, Marrickville. Stage 1 of the development comprises site preparation works including demolition of existing structures; construction of 2 new buildings; a 3 storey North Hub and a 4 storey South Hub incorporating commercial tenancies and car parking, site landscaping including creation of a new publicly accessible open space and subdivision of the site into 3 allotments. Stage 2 of the proposal comprises the construction of a 5 storey Marker Building with commercial tenancies and a roof terrace at level 6. The development has a capital investment value (CIV) of $48,265,859.00. Applications with a CIV of more than $30 million must be referred to the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel (SECPP) to exercise its consent authority functions under Schedule 7 of State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development 2011).
Council officers carried out an assessment of the application and the Council officer’s report (Attachment 1) on the application was forwarded to the SECPP for their consideration/determination at the 4 April 2019 panel meeting. The officer’s report recommended a Deferred Commencement Consent. At the 4 April 2019 panel meeting, the Panel approved Stage 1 of the development and did not approve Stage 2 of the development in regards to the Marker building proposal and unanimously decided to defer the matter to enable the applicant to submit amended information with regard to the design of the building (refer to Attachment 2 for details of the deferral).
Subsequent to the panel deferring, the applicant has submitted additional information addressing the issues outlined in the panel deferral in Attachment 2. Council officers and Council’s Architectural Excellence Panel (AEP) are satisfied with the amendments provided by the applicant, therefore a supplementary report has been prepared informing the SECPP of the satisfaction of the deferral matters (refer to Attachment 3). A panel meeting is scheduled for 25 July 2019 for further consideration/determination of the application as amended.
The matter is referred to the Council for information and the Council needs to determine whether it wishes to make a submission to the Panel in relation to the deferred determination, and if so, the contents of such submission.
Attachments 1 and 3 have 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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Council Officer SECPP Assessment Report with Conditions 1-9 Rich Street Marrickville DA201700558 - (published separately on Council’s website) |
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SECPP Record of Deferral DA201700558 - 1-9 Rich Street Marrickville |
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Council Officer SECPP Supplementary Report - DA201700558 - 1-9 Rich Street Marrickville - (published separately on Council’s website) |
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Subject: Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 July 2019
Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Group Manager Footpaths, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 July 2019 be received and the recommendations be adopted. |
ITEMS BY WARD
Ward |
Item |
Baludarri (Balmain) |
Hartley Street at Victoria Road, Rozelle - Proposed 'STOP' Control |
Gordon Street, Rozelle - 'No Parking' zone removal |
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Perry Street, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Stopping' zone |
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Smith Street, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking 7AM-7PM Motor Vehicles Under 4.5t GVM Excepted' |
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Maliyawul Street - Proposed Temporary Road Closure to Hold Bay Run Event on Sunday, 4 August 2019 |
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Bike signal phasing at Catherine Street and City-West Link, Lilyfield |
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Gulgadya (Leichhardt) |
Croydon Road at Church Street, Croydon – Proposed traffic calming at the intersection including a new pedestrian refuge on Croydon Road – Design Plan 10090 |
Mortley Street, Haberfield - Proposed Extension of Existing 'Bus Zone' |
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Booth Street, Annandale - Proposed reduction of existing 'No Stopping' restriction |
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Edwin Street North, Croydon - Proposed installation of a Disabled (Mobility) Parking Zone |
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Status Report - Leichhardt and Haberfield - Pedestrian Safety Measures |
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Wood Street at Elizabeth Street, Ashfield - Associated delineation with kerb & gutter reconstruction |
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Midjuburi (Marrickville) |
Henry Street, between Railway Parade and George Street, and Railway Lane, between Henry Street and Hilton Avenue, Sydenham - Temporary Road Closure for ‘Edge Sydenham’ event on Saturday 10 August 2019 |
Illawarra Road at Cary Street, Marrickville – Proposed upgrading and relocation of existing pedestrian zebra crossing on Illawarra Road – Design Plan 10079 |
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Traffic arrangements for proposed Bunnings, Tempe |
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Damun (Stanmore) |
Newington Local Area Traffic Management Strategy |
Fred Street, from Summer Hill Street to Eltham Street, Lewisham- Proposed road and footpath renewal civil works and garden beds/verge plantings – Design Plan 10065 |
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Merton Street at Trafalgar Street, Petersham - Proposed traffic calming at the intersection – Design Plan 10078 |
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Gould Lane, Petersham - Proposed 'No Parking' |
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Unnamed Lane - off Lord Street, Newtown - Proposed 'No Parking' |
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Car Parks adjacent to the Petersham Service Centre |
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Signalised pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Railway Terrace and West Street, Petersham |
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Request for red light camera at intersection of Edgeware Road and Stanmore Road, Enmore |
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Djarrawunang (Ashfield) |
Marrickville Road and Seaview Street, Marrickville – Temporary full Road Closures for Dulwich Hill Village Fair on Sunday 15 SEPTEMBER 2019 – S68201800008 |
Road Occupancy - Lackey Street and Smith Street, Summer Hill - Temporary Road Closures for the annual 'Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast' - Sunday 29 September 2019 |
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Pram ramp on Parramatta Road and Bland Street, Ashfield |
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All Wards
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Minor Traffic Facilities |
2019 Spring Cycle Event |
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Bike logo markings across Inner West area |
DISCUSSION
Meeting of the Inner West Council Local Traffic Committee was held on 1 July 2019 at Petersham. The minutes of the meeting are shown at ATTACHMENT 1.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Projects proposed for implementation are funded within existing budget allocations.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Specific projects have undergone public consultation as indicated in the respective reports to
the Traffic Committee. Members of the public attended the meeting to address the Committee
on specific items.
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Minutes - 1 July 2019 IWC LTC meeting |
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Subject: Local Government NSW Annual Conference
Prepared By: Ian Naylor - Manager Civic Governance
Authorised By: Nellette Kettle - Group Manager Customer Service & Civic Governance
THAT Council:
1. Nominate Councillors to attend the 2019 Local Government NSW Conference;
2. Determine their 9 voting delegates for the Conference and Board Elections; and
3. Adopt any motions they wish to be put forward to the Conference for debate. |
BACKGROUND
The Local Government NSW Conference is the annual policy-making event for NSW councils. This year’s Conference will be held at Warrick Farm from 14-16 October 2019. This year there will be voting on motions and voting in the election for Office Bearers and the Board. Council is entitled to 9 voting delegates. Motions may be submitted for debate at the Conference that meet the criteria shown below. The deadline for submission of motions is 19 August 2019.
To be considered for the Conference motions must:-
1. be consistent with the objects of the Association (see Rule 4 of the Association’s rules);
2. relate to Local Government in NSW and/or across Australia;
3. concern or are likely to concern Local Government as a sector;
4. seek to advance the Local Government policy agenda of the Association and/or improve governance of the Association;
5. have a lawful purpose (a motion does not have a lawful purpose if its implementation would require or encourage non-compliance with prevailing laws);
6. be clearly worded and unambiguous in nature; and
7. not express preference for one or several members over one or several other members.
Members are encouraged to review the record of Decisions from the 2018 conference(see attached) before submitting motions for the 2019 Conference to ensure newly proposed motion wording reflects recent developments and does not duplicate existing positions. Please note the Board will not include motions in the Business Paper which do not advance the local government policy agenda. Therefore a motion will not be included if it is operational, rather than strategic.
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Record of Decision of 2018 LGNSW Annual Conference |
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Subject: Delegation to execute Tcorp Loan for Ashfield Aquatic Centre
Prepared By: Brendhan Barry - Manager Financial Services
Authorised By: John Warburton - Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer and the Mayor to execute the Tcorp Loan documentation with respect to the Ashfield Aquatic Centre redevelopment. |
DISCUSSION
Previous Council Resolutions (27 February 2018, and 13 November 2018) endorsed redevelopment and associated funding of the Ashfield Aquatic Centre.
The 2019-20 Operations Plan and Budget and Long Term Financial Plan 2019-29 funded the redevelopment via debt financing, based upon indicative rates and repayment plans from Tcorp.
Council has received a Loan Agreement from Tcorp (Attachment 1). The loan principal is $40M, to be repaid over 20 years. Tcorp requires a resolution from Council, delegating authority to execute this Loan Agreement.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Refer to 2019-20 Operating Plan / Budget and Long Term Financial Plan, which details all financial implications.
The Attached loan documentation have been reviewed and cleared by Council’s internal Finance and Legal teams.
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 - Loan Agreement FY19 - (published separately on Council’s website) |
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Indicative Repayment Schedule |
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2018-19 Inner West Letter of Offer |
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Subject: Investment Report as at 30 June 2019
Prepared By: Brendhan Barry - Manager Financial Services
Authorised By: John Warburton - Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received and noted.
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REPORT
Council’s holding in various investment categories are listed in the table below. Council’s portfolio size sits at $198.3m, of which 87% 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 4.29%, above the UBSWA Bank Bill Index Benchmark (1.97%).
The attachments to this report summarise all investments held by Council and interest returns for periods ending 30 June 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 June 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 Jun19 |
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IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary June 19 |
Council Meeting 23 July 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Global Climate Strike, 20 September 2019
From: Councillor Tom Kiat
Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Delegate to the CEO, in consultation with the union, to encourage and authorise all available staff to participate in the Global Climate Strike, in the Sydney CBD on 20 September 2019, 12-2pm. Staff attendance at the Strike to attract no penalty nor require use of TOIL/flex entitlement; and
2. Publicly endorse the Strike and encourage and support community participation, and invite local workplaces (in particular council contractors) and schools to participate by enabling their staff/students to attend without penalty.
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Background
I could do no better than to quote from the Strike organisers' 'Workers Guide to Participating in the September 20 Global #ClimateStrike':
"Calling All Workers to Join Us!
On Friday September 20, three days before the UN Emergency Climate Summit, school strikers together with our friends, communities and families are participating in a Global #ClimateStrike. Everyone is invited & everyone is needed. This includes adults and workers.
We often get asked by adults if it’s ok for them to participate in our strikes. The answer is a resounding yes! Whilst the school strike movement is student led, the climate crisis affects all of us. The climate crisis is already and will continue to disproportionately impact upon working class people. It is the same unjust system driving the climate crisis that is also hurting workers.
A vital message for the September 20 #ClimateStrike is the positive opportunities presented by the climate crisis to create meaningful employment for workers across society. There are growing calls around the world for large scale government investment in "just transition" programs or a "green new deal" needed to take us to 100% renewable energy, provide job guarantees for workers in fossil fuel industries and drive other widespread changes needed to decarbonise the economy. We stand in solidarity with workers and unions leading these discussions. One of the best places to start these conversations is in workplaces.
To act at the scale that this crisis demands, it’s going to take all of us. We invite all workers and adults to join us on September 20 and beyond. We stand in solidarity with everyone on the frontline of the climate crisis and everyone who’ll be affected by the changes that this crisis demands - workers, first nations people, mining communities, those whose homes & livelihoods are already impacted by the climate crisis & those whose will be. Our movement is your movement. Your struggle is our struggle.
Let’s stand together to take on the systems and corporations hurting people and our precious planet."
This Guide can be read in full here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WZQGyciWXKt8C7Dpat0W0angoaRj2W3q12ZRAV7glBA