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Council Meeting
TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2020
6.30pm
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Live Streaming of Council Meeting
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Where Items are deferred, Council reserves the right to defer speakers until that Item is heard on the next occasion.
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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PRECIS |
1 Acknowledgement of Country
2 Apologies
3 Notice of Webcasting
4 Disclosures
of Interest (Section 451 of the Local Government Act
and Council’s Code of Conduct)
5 Moment of Quiet Contemplation
6 Confirmation of Minutes Page
Minutes of 11 August 2020 Council Meeting 5
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
C0820(2) Item 1 Kirkbride Precinct (Callan Park) Expression of Interest 15
C0820(2) Item 2 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - August 2020 17
C0820(2) Item 3 Changes to the Code of Conduct, Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct and Code of Meeting Practice 32
12 Reports for Noting
ITEM Page
C0820(2) Item 4 Investment Report as at 31 July 2020 164
13 Rescission Motions
ITEM Page
C0820(2) Item 5 Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0419(1) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting: Ltc0419 Item 6 - Gannon Lane, Tempe - 30 April 2019 187
14 Notices of Motion
ITEM Page
C0820(2) Item 6 Notice of Motion: Support for elected local government officials in Turkey 188
C0820(2) Item 7 Notice of Motion: Tree DCP data: analysis 190
C0820(2) Item 8 Notice of Motion: RBA statements: problematic for Sydney communities 192
C0820(2) Item 9 Notice of Motion: Council Meeting - Rooms 194
C0820(2) Item 10 Notice of Motion: Garbage cancellations 195
15 Questions From Councillors
ITEM Page
C0820(2) Item 11 Question on Notice: Cladding 196
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting remotely and livestreamed on Council’s website on 11 August 2020
Meeting commenced at 6.30 pm
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Present: |
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Vittoria Raciti Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Victor Macri Julie Passas John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Elizabeth Richardson |
Deputy Mayor (7.02pm) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (Chairperson) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation |
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Cathy Edwards-Davis |
Director Infrastructure |
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Ian Naylor |
Manager Governance |
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Katherine Paixao |
Governance Coordinator |
Chairperson of Meeting
Motion: (Macri/Hesse)
In the absence of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, that Councillor Macri chair the meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
APOLOGIES:
Motion: (Marci/Passas)
THAT apologies from Councillor Byrne, apologies for lateness from Councillor Raciti, and leave of absence for Councillor Porteous be accepted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS: Nil
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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Motion: Mari/Passas THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 28 July 2020 be confirmed as a correct record. Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, 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.
Councillor Raciti entered the Meeting at 7:02 pm.
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C0820(1) Item 1 Mayoral Minute: Ashfield Aquatic Centre EOI |
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Motion: (McKenna OAM/Drury)
THAT:
1. Council notes the importance of recognising the heritage of Ashfield Pool and the Ashfield community through the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre;
2. Council initiates an expression of interest process
to consider proposals for naming sections of the new facility in recognition
of local citizens and sports people with an association to the Pool and the
community. This should include consideration of commemorating Warwick Webster
whom a grandstand at the Pool has previously been named after; 3. The Ashfield Swimming Club, Wests Water Polo Club
and Ashfield Historical Society and Council's Aboriginal Consultative
Committee each be invited to nominate a representative to adjudicate on a
panel assessing the expressions of interest and make recommendations about
the naming of sections of the facility to Council; 4. The recommendations of the panel be tabled for consideration at an ordinary Council meeting; and
5. Note the petition from 508 ex-students of Warwick Webster’s Ashfield pool swim squads and include a representative of the petitioners on the naming committee.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Passas
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Amendment (Da Cruz/Passas)
THAT Council note the petition from 508 ex-students of Warwick Webster’s Ashfield pool swim squads and include a representative of the petitioners on the naming committee.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Drury, Hesse, Kiat and McKenna OAM
As the Amendment was carried, it was incorporated in to the Primary Motion.
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Foreshadowed Motion (Stamolis/Passas)
THAT Council open up consultation on the potential naming of the centre to “Warwick Webster - Ashfield Aquatic Centre” prior to the end of 2020.
This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
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C0820(1) Item 2 Mayoral Minute: Inquiry into the Stronger Communities Fund |
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Motion: (Hesse/Lockie)
THAT:
1. Notes that the NSW Parliament’s Public Accountability Committee has launched an inquiry titled Integrity, efficacy and value for money for NSW Government grant programs. As per the terms of reference (Attachment 1) this includes an investigation into the Stronger Communities Fund;
2. Makes a submission to the inquiry articulating the following: a) Inner West Council received no funds under the second round of Stronger Communities Grant funding; b) The failure of the Office of Local Government or the Local Government Minister to even inform amalgamated Councils such as the Inner West that the grant scheme existed; c) The overtly biased and improper allocation of funds from the Fund in which $241 million of the $252 million of monies were awarded to projects in Liberal and National Party electorates; and d) The fact that approximately half of all funds were allocated to Councils that were not in fact amalgamated including $90 million awarded to Hornsby Council.
3. Recommits to fighting for Inner West Council to receive this fair share of the funds our community missed out on which, if granted to amalgamated councils on a simple per capita basis, would have amounted to $24 million.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Passas and Raciti |
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C0820(1) Item 17 Mayoral Minute: ICARE Petition |
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Motion: (Macri/Kiat)
THAT Council:
1. Writes the NSW Government expressing concern about the recent revelations regarding the systemic failures of iCare, including the widespread underpayment of injured workers and large-scale increases in executive remuneration;
2. Endorses the United Services Union (USU) petition calling for a total overhaul of the iCare worker's compensation scheme; and
3. Promotes the USU petition through its communication channels.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Passas |
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C0820(1) Item 18 Mayoral Minute: Pratten Park Cricket Nets And Lighting |
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Motion: (Macri/Drury)
THAT Council:
1. Notes the Western Suburbs District Cricket Club (WSDCC) has obtained two grants - from Cricket NSW and Cricket Australia, worth $140,000 - to build and upgrade the Pratten Park cricket nets at no cost to Council;
2. Allows WSDCC to install the Council approved cricket net upgrade, including the net lighting strip, at Pratten Park; and
3. Allocates funds from Council’s tree maintenance budget to the project to cover the costs resulting from recommendations by Council’s Arboricultural Impact Assessment. |
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse and Kiat
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Foreshadowed Motion (Kiat/Da Cruz) THAT Council:
1. Notes the Western Suburbs District Cricket Club (WSDCC) has obtained two grants - from Cricket NSW and Cricket Australia, worth $140,000 - to build and upgrade the Pratten Park cricket nets at no cost to Council;
2. Allows WSDCC to install the Council approved cricket net upgrade, including the net lighting strip, at Pratten Park; and
3. Receive advice from Council officers on the whether Council should bear the costs associated with the recommendations arising from Council's Arboricultural Impact Assessment, and if so, the recommended source of funding. This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
Councillor Macri left the Meeting at 8:18 pm.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Raciti assumed the chair.
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C0820(1) Item 3 Community Gardens Policy |
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Motion: (Macri/Stamolis)
THAT:
1. The draft Community Gardens Policy be placed on public exhibition; and
2. The results of the public exhibition are presented to Council along with a final Community Gardens Policy for adoption.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Cr Macri |
Councillor Macri returned to the Meeting at 8:25 pm.
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 8:26 pm.
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C0820(1) Item 4 Eurobodalla Community Relationship Development |
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Motion: (McKenna OAM/Hesse)
THAT:
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Passas |
Councillor Macri returned to the meeting and assumed the chair.
Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 8:30 pm.
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C0820(1) Item 5 776 Parramatta Road Lewisham - Voluntary Planning Agreement |
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Motion: (Macri/Raciti)
THAT Council:
1. Enter into the Voluntary Planning Agreement shown as Attachment 1 for 776 Parramatta Road Lewisham with Moweno Pty Ltd (the proponent) where the proponent will provide Council with a monetary contribution of $10,000; and
2. Notes that the administrative processes followed to reach this VPA were unique and that Council will generally follow its VPA policy in the negotiation of future VPAs.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil |
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C0820(1) Item 6 Request for Sponsorship of Inner West Peninsula Partnership |
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Motion: (York/Raciti)
THAT:
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat and Steer
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Amendment (Lockie)
THAT Council develop guidelines for the allocation of funding from the Economic development fund. The chairperson ruled this out of order as it did not relate to the subject matter of the report.
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Foreshadowed Motion (Hesse/Kiat)
THAT Council refuse the request from Inner West Peninsula partnership for sponsorship. This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
Councillor York retired from the Meeting at 9:05 pm.
Councillor Stamolis left the Meeting at 9:20 pm.
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C0820(1) Item 7 Draft Lobbying Policy |
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Motion: (Drury/Macri)
THAT the amended Draft Lobbying Policy shown as Attachment 1 be adopted and published on Council’s Website along with a Lobbying Register and Lobbyist Registration Form with the following amendment:
- Section 2 c, reads as follows ‘Community organisations and individuals making representations to inform Council on their views on public interest’.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti and Steer Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Crs Stamolis and York |
Councillor Stamolis returned to the Meeting at 9:24 pm.
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C0820(1) Item 8 Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0419(1) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting: Ltc0419 Item 6 - Gannon Lane, Tempe - 30 April 2019 |
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Motion: (Hesse/Raciti)
THAT this item be deferred to the next Ordinary Council meeting.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr York |
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 9:40 pm.
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C0820(1) Item 9 Notice of Motion: Council’s Commitment to the Elimination of Domestic and Family Violence |
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Motion: (Lockie/Steer)
THAT Council:
1. Notes its long-standing and ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local community groups, organisations, networks and key national associations to reduce domestic and family violence across the Inner West;
2. Develops a gender equity strategy in collaboration with peak bodies, the Inner West Council domestic and family violence strategic reference group, and the domestic and family violence liaison committee to ensure that Council works to address gender inequality, a key driver of domestic and family violence. The draft of this strategy to be reported to Council no later than July 2021;
3. Continues its coordination of initiatives that enable a whole of community response to domestic and family violence.
4. Receive a report back on the activities of the Family and Domestic Violence SRG and the Liaison Committee.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Passas and York |
Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 9:44 pm.
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C0820(1) Item 10 Notice of Motion: The Bower and Reverse Garbage |
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Motion: (Da Cruz/Passas)
THAT Council:
1. Notes the Sustainability Advisory Committee feedback March 2020: ◦ Stronger targets to get to zero waste ◦ Support for organics services ◦ Preference for scheduled clean-up for scavenging ◦ Greater focus on reuse and repair ◦ More local drop-offs for problem wastes
2. Recognises the niche the Bower and Reverse Garbage make in the local reuse and repair eco-system;
3. Notes that Inner West Council is looking into establishing a partnership with the two Not for Profit Organisation;
4. Notes officer’s advice that COVID-19 Grants of $25,000 to each organisation from the Domestic Waste Management Reserves is not possible at this time; and
5. Encourages the two organisations to apply for the next round of environmental grants to the amount of $10,000 in October 2020.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Cr York
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Amendment (Passas)
THAT Council give a grant of $12,500 each now to the Bower and Reverse Garbage and encourage them to apply for the next round of Grants. The funding for this to come out of the Tree Maintenance Budget. The Amendment lapsed for a want of Seconder. |
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C0820(1) Item 11 Notice of Motion: Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms And Equality) Bill 2020 |
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Motion: (Lockie/ Steer)
THAT Council:
1. Note its support for fair and equal discrimination laws that unite, rather than divide, the community, and its recent endorsement of Equality Australia’s Freedom from Discrimination Statement;
2. Makes a submission to the Parliament of NSW Joint Select Committee on the Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms and Equality) Bill 2020 that: a) Reflects the position noted in point (1); and
b) Requests that unbalanced provisions in the Bill that threaten safe and inclusive workplaces, schools, universities, and services be removed.
3. Circulates the draft submission to Councillors, Council’s LGBTIQ Working Group, and other local democracy groups as appropriate for feedback before it is finalised.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Cr Raciti and York |
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C0820(1) Item 16 Notice of Motion: Support for elected local government officials in Turkey |
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Motion: (Hesse/Macri)
THAT Council defer this matter to the next Ordinary Council meeting.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Cr Passas Absent: Cr Raciti and York |
Report with Confidential Information
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C0820(1) Item 15 Update - Rent Relief for Tenants - Covid 19 Coronavirus |
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Motion: (Lockie/Stamolis)
THAT Council defer this matter until the next Ordinary Council meeting.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr York |
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Urgency Motion: Explosion in Beirut
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Councillor Macri requested that an Urgency Motion be considered regarding the Explosion in Beirut.
Motion: (Macri/Passas)
THAT the matter be considered urgently.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr York
The Chair, Councillor Macri ruled this matter urgent.
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Urgency Motion (Macri/Passas)
THAT Council: 1. Notes the terrible loss of innocent life in the explosion in Beirut and the suffering of the survivors many of which are now homeless due to this disaster and express our condolences to the Lebanese Community;
2. Donate $10,000 dollars to a relief organisation that is working on the ground to assist the residents of Beirut with the funds to come from funds allocated to the events budget for events which have been cancelled; and
3. Assist other Inner West community members that want to donate by having the relevant relief organisations link on our website.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr York |
Meeting closed at 10.36pm.
Public Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker |
Suburb |
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Item 1: |
Bennett Prestwidge Mark Sabolch David Collins-White Nathan Kippax Zoi Flannery |
Narwee Summer Hill Croydon Ermington Leichhardt |
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Item 9: |
Katie Young Melissa Holmes Talie Star |
Redfern Leichhardt Suburb withheld due to privacy issues |
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Item 11: |
Jody Toomey Ghassan Kassisieh |
Lewisham Dulwich Hill |
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Item 18: |
Rick Wayde |
Croydon |
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Subject: Kirkbride Precinct (Callan Park) Expression of Interest
Prepared By: Bojan Sodic - Strategic Investments Manager
Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation
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THAT Council not submit a proposal for the Kirkbride Precinct Expression of Interest. |
BACKGROUND
The Kirkbride Precinct Expression of Interest (EOI) is being run by Pricewaterhouse Coopers on behalf of the NSW Government (who is the current landowner). The Kirkbride Precinct features 30 adjoining and interconnected primarily sandstone buildings along with four Convalescent Cottages in Callan Park.
Council’s Site Assessment
A detailed review was undertaken of the expression of interest documentation to determine if Council should submit an EOI to use some or all of the buildings and properties in the Kirkbride precinct. A full and detailed inspection of the site was carried out by Council officers to review the condition of the internal and external elements of all the buildings forming the Kirkbride precinct. The following issues have been identified which will impede Council from leasing any of buildings:
· Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Work, Health and Safety (WHS) compliance issues – as the site was built in 1885 there are many DDA compliance and WHS concerns which need to be resolved before any space could be occupied. This would be at a significant cost to any tenant.
· Extensive fit out and refurbishment required – The previous tenant only removed their fit out and the NSW government have done little to no refurbishment or upgrade works. The internal elements are considered to be in poor condition. Therefore, Council would need to spend a significant amount of fund into upgrading and fitting out the space to make it fit to occupy.
· Heritage Issues – The age of the buildings would mean Council would need to spend additional funds in general maintenance and potential capital works to the buildings and other elements of the site which isn’t the case with more modern buildings.
· The site is isolated – The location of the Precinct is situated centrally within Callan Park which means the site is isolated from the main road and transport, making public visitations by public transport difficult especially for those with restricted mobility.
· Parking – The site also has car parking issues as there are only 100 allocated spaces for the whole site which is a very low amount given Council’s operational needs.
· There are no lifts – All buildings are about 3 or 4 storeys and there is only one lift in the whole site. Council would need to install new lifts if they would occupy any building which would be at significant cost.
· Additional unforeseen capital expenditure needed – The age of the buildings would pose an unknown additional spend on items which can’t be identified. There could be significant structural issues – additional capital works would need to be required for elements like the windows, doors, roof, walls, slab and external structures.
· Council would be required to commit several millions of dollars in capital upgrades and compliance work on the buildings (of which Council does not own) before they are suitable for occupation. In addition to this, Council would also then be expected to pay market rent for the site.
It is therefore recommended that Council not submit a proposal for the Kirkbride.
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Subject: Local Traffic Committee Meeting - August 2020
Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Authorised By: Cathy Edwards-Davis - Director Infrastructure
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THAT:
1. The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in August 2020 be received and all recommendations be adopted, except Item 4; and
2. Council determine the outcome of Item 4 (Chandos Street, Haberfield), which was a “Split-vote” during the Skype meeting held 3 August 2020, noting that the NSW Police were not in attendance but later confirmed that they are not in support of the recommendation.
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ITEMS BY WARD
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Baludarri (Balmain) |
Nelson Street, Annandale (at The Crescent) - Proposed existing pedestrian/cyclist shared path reinstallation |
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Gulgadya (Leichhardt) |
Chandos Street, Haberfield - Proposed Intersection Modification |
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Elswick Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Pedestrian (zebra) Crossing |
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Ramsay Street/O’Connor Street - Proposed Upgrade of Existing Pedestrian Refuge Island |
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Midjuburi (Marrickville) |
Wardell Road at Pile Street, Marrickville – Proposed works to increase amenity of the area and improve pedestrian safety - Signage and Line Marking Plan 10141 |
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Smidmore Street, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works – Notice of change of dates for an approved overnight temporary full road closure to install a pedestrian bridge |
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Update on intersection improvements at Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llwellyn Street, Marrickville |
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Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works – Notice of Change of Dates of a Temporary Full Road Closure for a 6 Week Period Starting 31 August 2020 – To undertake excavation works for sewer connection to Main Line |
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Tempe South Draft Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study |
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Holbeach Avenue, Tempe – Temporary Full Road Closures for MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride on Sunday 1 November 2020 |
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Parking on Princes Highway St Peters |
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Djarrawunang (Ashfield) |
Traffic in Alt Street, Ashfield |
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Damun (Stanmore) |
Street parking at 176-190 Lord Street, Newtown |
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Road safety and maintenance in Audley Street, Petersham |
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All Wards |
Nil. |
DISCUSSION
The August 2020 meeting of the Local Traffic Committee was held remotely. The Agenda was sent to Committee members with a week to provide comments. A Skype meeting was also held on 3 August 2020. 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.
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LTC Meeting Minutes August 2020 |
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting
Held electronically and via Skype on 3 August 2020
Meeting commenced at 10.04am
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON
I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
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Clr Victor Macri |
Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair) |
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Bill Holliday |
Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain |
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Chris Woods |
Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron |
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Cathy Peters |
Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown |
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Zack Solomon |
Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill |
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Tanmila Samin Islam |
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) |
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NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE |
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Clr Marghanita da Cruz |
Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternative Chair) |
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Colin Jones |
Inner West Bicycle Coalition |
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Adrian Prichard |
Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services |
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Asith Nagodavithane |
Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services |
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Cathy Edwards-Davis |
IWC’s Director Infrastructure |
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Manod Wickramasinghe |
IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager |
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George Tsaprounis |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services |
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David Yu |
IWC’s Acting Traffic Engineering Services |
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Jenny Adams |
IWC’s Traffic Engineer |
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Felicia Lau |
IWC’s Traffic Engineer |
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Sunny Jo |
IWC’s Traffic and Parking Planner |
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Pierre Ayoub |
IWC’s Civil Engineer |
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Christina Ip |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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VISITORS |
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Ganan Yin |
Item 5 – Consultant |
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APOLOGIES |
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SC Stephen Flanagan |
NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command |
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SC Tony Kenny |
NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command |
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SC Sam Tohme |
NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command |
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held in July 2020 were confirmed.
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MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in July 2020 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 28 July 2020.
EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION
The representative for NSW Police – Inner West supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.
The representative for NSW Police – Leichhardt supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.
The representative for NSW Police – Burwood supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC with the exception of Item 4 (refer to addendum to the Minutes).
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LTC0820 Item 1 Wardell Road at Pile Street, Marrickville – Proposed works to increase amenity of the area and improve pedestrian safety - Signage and Line Marking Plan 10141 (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Council has finalised a design plan for intersection upgrade works in Wardell Road at Pile Street, Marrickville. The proposed works will improve road safety at the intersection and addresses resident’s concerns about speeding, driver behaviour and pedestrian safety in the area.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan for the intersection upgrade works and associated signs and line markings in Wardell Road at Pile Street, Marrickville (as per Design Plan No.10141) be APPROVED.
DISCUSSION
The TfNSW representative stated that splays are required for the pram ramps on Pile Street to avoid a trip hazard. Council Officers stated that splays can be incorporated in the detailed design.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the detailed design plan for the intersection upgrade works and associated signs and line markings in Wardell Road at Pile Street, Marrickville (as per Design Plan No.10141) be APPROVED.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0820 Item 2 Smidmore Street, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works – Notice of Change Of Dates For An Approved Overnight Temporary Full Road Closure to Install A Pedestrian Bridge (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Notice of changes to Council approved dates for the temporary full road closure of Smidmore Street, between Edinburgh Road and Murray Street, Marrickville in order to install the pedestrian bridge connecting the existing and new centres at Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre have been received from MLA Transport Planning (MLATP). The previously approved dates were from 3:00pm on Wednesday 1 July 2020 to 9:00am Thursday 2 July 2020. The new proposed dates are now for a period of 16 hours from 2:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2020 to 6:00am Monday 31 August 2020 (contingency period of one-week start date Sunday 6 September 2020). It is recommended that the proposed change of dates for the temporary full overnight road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Smidmore Street, between Edinburgh Road and Murray Street, Marrickville for a period of 16 hours from 2:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2020 to 6:00am Monday 31 August 2020 (contingency period of one-week start date Sunday 6 September 2020) be approved for the purpose of installing the pedestrian bridge connecting the existing and new Centres at Marrickville Metro subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed: and
4. Subject to written concurrence from Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems Sydney Buses is provided to Council.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Smidmore Street , between Edinburgh Road and Murray Street, Marrickville for a period of 16 hours from 2:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2020 to 6:00am Monday 31 August 2020 (contingency period of one-week start date Sunday 6 September 2020) be approved for the purpose of installing the pedestrian bridge connecting the existing and new Centres at Marrickville Metro subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed: and
4. Subject to written concurrence from Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems Sydney Buses is provided to Council.
For motion: Unanimous |
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LTC0820 Item 3 Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works – Notice of Change of Dates of a Temporary Full Road Closure for a 6 Week Period Starting 31 August 2020 – To Undertake Excavation Works For Sewer Connection to Main Line (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Council has received notice, from John R Keith P/L (contractor to Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre expansion works/ADCO), of change of dates of a proposed temporary full road closure of parts of Edinburgh Road, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville for a 6 week period for the purpose of undertaking excavation works for a sewer connection to the main line. Prior dates were from 6 July to 1 August 2020 and now the new proposed dates are 31 August to 12 October 2020 (contingency period of one week start date Monday 7 September 2020. It is recommended that the proposed change of dates for the temporary full road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville for a period of 6 weeks from Monday 31 August 2020 to 12 October 2020 (contingency period of one week start date Monday 7 September 2020) be approved for the purpose of sewer connection works relating to Marrickville Metro Expansion works subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed;
4. Subject to written concurrence from Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council; and
5. The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council satisfaction.
DISCUSSION
The Transit Systems representative advised that their approval of the road closure is subject to receiving a satisfactory swept path analysis for the proposed diversion route (i.e. buses can navigate their way through the bends at Murray Street/Victoria Road intersection and the intersection of Edgeware Road and Victoria Street).
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville for a period of 6 weeks from Monday 31 August 2020 to 12 October 2020 (contingency period of one week start date Monday 7 September 2020) be approved for the purpose of sewer connection works relating to Marrickville Metro Expansion works subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre; 2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed;
4. Subject to written concurrence from Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council; and
5. The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council satisfaction.
For motion: Unanimous |
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LTC0820 Item 4 Chandos Street, Haberfield - Proposed Intersection Modification (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Council at its meeting held on 23 June 2020 resolved to close Chandos Street, Haberfield to left turning vehicles from Parramatta Road. This is intended to restrict eastbound rat-run traffic into the Haberfield local street network. Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. the Council resolution to close Chandos Street, Haberfield to left turning vehicles from Parramatta Road be supported and a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be prepared and forwarded to TfNSW for approval.
2. this closure be implemented by signposting of a ‘No Left Turn’ restriction and installation of an interim linemarking and road flap treatment
3. design and construction of a kerb extension to physically restrict left turn movements be listed on Council’s capital works program.
DISCUSSION
Council Officers tabled the final consultation results, as follows:
· A total of 324 submissions were received, with 41 in support of the proposal (support rate of 13%). 21 responses were received from Chandos Street properties supporting the proposal. · A summary of the main objections from the consultation are summarised below: o Objection to the increase in travel time to Haberfield Public School as Chandos Street is one of the main roads to access the school drop-off/pick-up area. o Objection to the loss of direct access to the driveways of the businesses on Parramatta Road at Chandos Street (childcare centre and car dealership). o Objection to the increase in traffic in other streets (especially Bland Street) that are currently congested during school pick-up/drop-off times. o Loss of an essential route to access the west end of the Haberfield Village shops. o Safety risk to students, staff and wider community during school drop-off/pick-up where parents arriving from Bland Street would do a U-turn in Denman Avenue to drop-off/pick-up children on the school side.
The representative for the Member for Balmain requested that the proposal include ‘Bicycles Excepted’ at the ‘No Left Turn’ at Chandos Street.
The representative for the Member for Summer Hill did not support the recommendation and requested that the item be deferred for wider community consultation and to allow the proposal to be considered in the context of broader network integration changes proposed by Transport for NSW. The representative stated that residents of Chandos Street and surrounding streets, and Haberfield Public School P&C have raised concerns with the lack of consultation and the timing of the proposal given that proposed road network changes in Haberfield have not been finalised. In addition, the representative commented that a holistic approach is needed to address the traffic issues in the area.
Clr da Cruz stated that residents have raised similar concerns with her and commented that the proposal is based on a local traffic study that has not been updated since the opening of the WestConnex portal. Clr da Cruz stated that the consultation for the proposal was not wide enough and a traffic study should be conducted to identify where traffic will be diverted if Chandos Street is closed.
Clr Macri supported the recommendation stating that the residents of Chandos Street have been experiencing higher traffic volumes in the street from rat-running since the opening of the M4 East and deferring it would not benefit residents.
The TfNSW representative abstained from voting and advised that TfNSW will need to approve the TMP if the proposal proceeds. The representative requested confirmation of the type of permanent treatment to be proposed should the restriction proceed. Council Officers advised that a kerb extension, prohibiting the left turn movement is the proposed final treatment and a design would be prepared and referred to Traffic Committee.
The Committee members returned a Split Vote on the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (SPLIT-VOTE)
THAT:
1. the Council resolution to close Chandos Street, Haberfield to left turning vehicles from Parramatta Road be supported and a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be prepared and forwarded to TfNSW for approval.
2. this closure be implemented by signposting of a ‘No Left Turn’ restriction and installation of an interim linemarking and road flap treatment
3. design and construction of a kerb extension to physically restrict left turn movements be listed on Council’s capital works program.
For motion: Council
Against motion: Member for Summer Hill
ADDENDUM:
The NSW Police Burwood PAC representative stated via email that they do not support this proposal as it does not address congestion or rat running in the area and will move traffic into Bland Street, which is already heavily congested in peak hour times. The representative stated that the proposed signage, line markings and road flaps will not discourage motorists from turning left and it will become an enforcement issue for which the police do not have time and resources to manage.
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LTC0820 Item 5 Tempe South Draft Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Council prepared a draft Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study to address key community concerns about traffic, pedestrian and cycling facilities for the Tempe South area. The LATM study was undertaken to fulfill the development approval conditions for the Tempe Bunnings development at 728-750 Princess Highway, Tempe.
The recommendations aim to align with Council policies and strategies, with an emphasis on improving pedestrian and cyclist movements, whilst retaining safe and acceptable traffic volume and speeds in local streets.
Traffic count data and on-street parking data in a number of areas was collected in February 2020 to assist the study. Further site observations and intersection counts were used to develop a draft plan to mitigate the impact of the Bunnings development.
Community submissions received during the Tempe Bunnings development were reviewed to gauge local traffic and parking concerns in the area. Considering the changes in the local area in Smith Street, a number of recommendations are provided for endorsement and public exhibition of the draft scheme.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. The Committee endorse the draft Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study and proposed treatments for community consultation; and
2. The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for community feedback and the results be reported back to the Traffic Committee.
DISCUSSION
Clr Macri stated that residents raised a number of concerns regarding the proposal, as follows:
· The summary states that traffic counts were conducted in February 2020; however, the body of the report states that counts were conducted in March 2020. Clr Macri requested that the summary be amended to indicate that traffic counts were taken in March 2020 at the height of COVID-19. Council Officers advised that the results of the traffic counts were found to be useful for the study despite the study being undertaken when COVID-19 restrictions were in place, and this can be noted in the report. · The bus stop in front of the Bunnings site is proposed to be removed/relocated. The Transit Systems representative advised that they still require a bus stop at the current location. Further analysis will be conducted and the bus stop may be moved slightly. · Union Street will likely become congested with traffic coming from Princes Highway to access Unwins Bridge Road. Edwin Street and Tramway Street will be impacted by this as the streets will become a rat run. Clr Macri requested that traffic counts and analysis be conducted for Edwin Street and Tramway Street. · Residents prefer the option of a no straight through into Union Street from Smith Street to mitigate any impacts of traffic coming from the Bunnings site. · There are concerns that streets such as Wentworth, Hart and Station streets will not be able to absorb the parking that will be lost from Smith Street, as proposed in the report. · Footway parking exists in the aforementioned streets due to the narrow roads. Clr Macri asked if the kerb could be treated to accommodate safe footway parking. Council Officers advised that this issue was considered and it was determined that reconstructing the kerb would be costly and the applicant would have limited funds for this.
Clr da Cruz asked if a one-way arrangement is being considered for Smith Street. Council Officers advised that traffic volumes in the area does not warrant a one-way treatment and Smith Street is the main access point for trucks and other vehicles into the Bunnings site.
The representative for the Member for Heffron requested that Council, during the public exhibition period, arrange for a pop-up consultation facility or public meeting at Sydenham Town Hall on a weekday evening and a weekend to allow residents to be better informed about the proposed options, and provide their feedback directly to Council Officers. Council Officers advised that face-to-face or Town Hall meetings cannot be held at this time due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, Council Officers are considering holding online presentations and extending the public exhibition period. Clr Macri agreed with the proposal to extend the consultation period and requested Council Officers provide a consultation plan to the Committee.
The representative for the Member for Heffron also sought clarification on the decision not to allow a right hand turn for northbound (city) traffic turning into the Bunnings site, which was the most favoured community option for managing the store traffic, as opposed to the right hand turn at Smith Street. Council Officers advised that vehicular access to the Bunnings site would have been considered and approved under the DA and is outside the scope of this study. Council Officers stated that an explanation of the traffic arrangements along Princes Highway can be included in future consultation letters.
The TfNSW representative made the following comments:
· The final proposal in the LATM for Smith Street, should not limit the scope of the upcoming signal changes that are part of the Bunnings development. · Signal changes, including the right turn bay from Princes Highway into the development have not been fully approved and can be subject to change. · The right turn only out of Bunnings needs to be agreed with Bunnings. · TfNSW do not generally support the proposed angled ramp where there are no constraints. It will encourage pedestrians to use the ramp to cross at an unprotected location and leads them to nowhere. It is recommended that if there is no other way to lead cyclists off the path, then the kerb ramp should be installed perpendicular to the road. This will also allow cyclists better sight distance to any oncoming traffic as well. · The shared path on the south western side of Smith Street uses driveway for cyclist transition. This is not supported. · Central Islands should have ‘Keep Left’ signage. · Where flat top humps are proposed, note that pedestrian fencing or landscaping is required adjacent to these, to ensure pedestrians do not misuse as a crossing.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The Committee endorse the draft Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study and proposed treatments for community consultation; and
2. The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing an extended consultation period, greater than 28 days for community feedback, and the results be reported back to the Traffic Committee.
For motion: Unanimous |
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LTC0820 Item 6 Nelson Street, Annandale (at The Crescent) - Proposed existing pedestrian/cyclist shared path reinstallation (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Council has finalised a design plan for the proposed existing shared path reconstruction at the intersection of Nelson Street and The Crescent, Annandale to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety in the area.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10124) for the proposed existing shared path reconstruction and associated works, at the intersection of Nelson Street and The Crescent, Annandale be approved.
DISCUSSION
Clr da Cruz commented that the red footpath of the shared area may be confusing because the City of Sydney uses blue markings and requested that the colour be standardised. Clr da Cruz also requested the marking be extended to the driveway. Council Officers advised that the red duratherm treatment is used to indicate a hazard as sightlines are poor around the bend in the footpath and this is also why it has not been extended further than proposed. Council Officers will have the Council’s Design team check the standard colour for this type of treatment.
Clr da Cruz also raised concern that there is too much signage at the steep shared area and requested that alternate routes connecting cyclists from The Crescent to the Johnstons Creek shared path be investigated as the proposed connection is unsafe.
The TfNSW representative stated that pavement markings are not to be installed on the kerb ramp as this forms a slip hazard.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10124) for the proposed existing shared path reconstruction and associated works, at the intersection of Nelson Street and The Crescent, Annandale be approved.
For motion: Unanimous |
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LTC0820 Item 7 Elswick Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Pedestrian (zebra) Crossing (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Council has finalised a design plan for the proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Elswick Street, close to the intersection of Whiting Street, Leichhardt to improve pedestrian and motorist safety in the area.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10129) for the proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing with associated signposting and line marking in Elswick Street, north of Whiting Street, Leichhardt be approved.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10129) for the proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing with associated signposting and line marking in Elswick Street, north of Whiting Street, Leichhardt be approved.
For motion: Unanimous |
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LTC0820 Item 8 Ramsay Street/Alt Street - Proposed Upgrade of Existing Pedestrian Refuge Island (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) |
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SUMMARY
As part of the Traffic Capital Works Program, Council has prepared a design plan for the upgrade of existing pedestrian refuge island in Ramsay Street near the intersection of O’Connor Street to a standard new refuge island and associated chevron line markings. The intention of the proposal is to improve road safety for pedestrians and motorists at the intersection.
Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties in Ramsay Street and O’Connor Street regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results is presented in this report for consideration.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed upgrade of the existing refuge island and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated line markings in Ramsay Street near O’Connor Street, Haberfield (as per Plan No. 10128) be APPROVED.
DISCUSSION
It was noted that the report was erroneously titled “Ramsay Street/Alt Street” and the title should read “Ramsay Street/O’Connor Street”.
The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative asked whether the pedestrian refuge island at Ramsay Street/Alt Street will be compliant. Council Officers advised that there are no plans to change the pedestrian refuge island at this stage. Council Officers also advised that as this is a pedestrian (zebra) crossing, no refuge area is required as pedestrians have priority to cross the entire length of the facility.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed upgrade of the existing refuge island and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated line markings in Ramsay Street near O’Connor Street, Haberfield (as per Plan No. 10128) be APPROVED. For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0820 Item 9 Holbeach Avenue, Tempe – Temporary Full Road Closures for MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride on Sunday 1 November 2020 – (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Newtown PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Council has received an application under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 to use Holbeach Avenue and Tempe Recreation Reserve to hold the annual 'MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride' supported by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Australia on Sunday, 1 November 2020. This event will necessitate the temporary full road closure of Holbeach Avenue, Tempe and southbound lane closures on Princes Highway from the car park entrance of IKEA to Cooks River along with closures (residents excepted) of South Street, Hart Street, Bay Street and Old Street, Tempe between 4am to 10am on Sunday, 1 November 2020.
It is recommended that the comments of the Local Traffic Committee be referred to Council’s Development Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Development Application.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. The proposed temporary full road closure of Holbeach Avenue, Tempe and southbound lane closures on Princes Highway from the car park entrance of IKEA to Cooks River along with closures (residents excepted) of South Street, Hart Street, Bay Street and Old Street, Tempe on Sunday, 1 November 2020 between the hours of 4:00am to 10:00am be supported as per the submitted TMP and TCPs (subject to TfNSW approval);
2. All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and 3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The proposed temporary full road closure of Holbeach Avenue, Tempe and southbound lane closures on Princes Highway from the car park entrance of IKEA to Cooks River along with closures (residents excepted) of South Street, Hart Street, Bay Street and Old Street, Tempe on Sunday, 1 November 2020 between the hours of 4:00am to 10:00am be supported as per the submitted TMP and TCPs (subject to TfNSW approval);
2. All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
For motion: Unanimous |
General Business
LTC0820 Item 10 Traffic in Alt Street, Ashfield
Concerns were raised with the amount of traffic in Alt Street between Church Street and Charlotte Street, Ashfield, which is a major pedestrian route to schools. The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative requested that traffic, speed and pedestrian counts be conducted in the street with the view of installing a pedestrian crossing if it meets the warrants.
LTC0820 Item 11 Street parking at 176-190 Lord Street, Newtown
The representative for the Member for Newtown stated that state rail contractors have taken 20 street parking spaces in front of the development site of 176-190 Lord Street, Newtown, for five months. The representative will forward correspondence to Council Officers for investigation.
LTC0820 Item 12 Update on intersection improvements at Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street, Marrickville
The representative for the Member for Newtown stated that residents are still concerned about safety at the intersection of Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street, Marrickville and asked for an update on action to be taken. Council Officers advised that a site investigation has been completed and a formal response will be provided to the Office of Jenny Leong MP with the outcome.
LTC0820 Item 13 Road safety and maintenance in Audley Street, Petersham
A resident has observed northbound motorists on Audley Street illegally turning right into Addison Road and then turning left to continue along Audley Street. The representative for the Member for Newtown will forward the resident’s correspondence to Council Officers for investigation. In addition, the representative also reported that a large piece of cement is missing from the road at the corner of Addison Road and Audley Street.
LTC0820 Item 14 Parking on Princes Highway, St Peters
Clr Macri tabled a letter from a business owner requesting timed parking on Princes Highway, St Peters, due to WestConnex vehicles taking up the majority of the unrestricted parking spaces. TfNSW are liaising with the WestConnex team on this matter and will investigate further.
Meeting closed at 11.17am.
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Subject: Changes to the Code of Conduct, Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct and Code of Meeting Practice
Prepared By: Ian Naylor - Manager Governance
Authorised By: Michael Deegan - Chief Executive Officer
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THAT Council adopt the amended Code of Conduct, Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct and Code of Meeting Practice, shown as Attachments 1-3. |
DISCUSSION
The Office of Local Government (OLG) issued a circular on 14 August 2020 to advise:
· The Procedures for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct (the Procedures) have been amended in response to the decision by the Supreme Court in the matter of Cornish v Secretary, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment [2019] NSWSC 1134; and
· Amendments have been made to the Model Code of Conduct and Model Code of Meeting Practice.
These amendments have been prescribed under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and take effect immediately. Councils are required to adopt a code of conduct, procedures and code of meeting practice based on these prescribed models and are shown as Attachments 1-3.
Amendments to the Procedures
Consistent with the Supreme Court’s decision, councils have the following options when taking disciplinary action against councillors for breaches of their codes of conduct:
· that a councillor be formally censured for the breach under section 440G of the Act, or
· that a councillor be formally censured for a breach under section 440G and the matter be referred to OLG for further disciplinary action under the misconduct provisions.
When censuring councillors, councils are required to specify in their resolution the grounds on which the councillor is being censured by disclosing the investigator’s findings and determination and any other grounds that the council considers relevant or appropriate.
Councillors may seek to avoid public censure by voluntarily agreeing to undergo training or counselling, to apologise for their conduct or to give undertakings not to repeat their conduct before the investigator finalises their report. In these circumstances, Investigators can finalise their investigations without a report to the council. However, it will remain open to investigators to finalise their report and to recommend censures. Investigators are now required to consult with OLG before recommending the referral of code of conduct breaches.
Other amendments have been made to the Procedures to:
· allow panels of conduct reviewers to be appointed without a council resolution; and
· allow the referral of investigators’ reports to OLG for action under the misconduct provisions of the Act where the council will not have a quorum to deal with the matter.
Amendments to the Model Code of Conduct
The Model Code of Conduct has been amended to:
· remove as a breach, failure to comply with a council resolution requiring action in relation to a code of conduct breach (because it is now redundant);
· update the language used to describe discrimination in clause 3.6;
· include in the definition of council committee and council committee members, members of audit, risk and improvement committees (ARICs).
Amendments have also been made to the gifts and benefits provisions of the Model Code of Conduct in response to feedback from some councils. The amendments include:
· lift the $50 cap on the value of gifts that may be accepted to $100;
· clarify that items with a value of $10 or less are not “gifts or benefits” for the purposes of the Model Code of Conduct and do not need to be disclosed;
· clarify that benefits and facilities provided by councils (as opposed to third parties) to staff and councillors are not “gifts or benefits”, and
· remove the cap on the value of meals and refreshments that may be accepted by council officials in conjunction with the performance of their official duties.
Amendments to the Model Code of Meeting Practice
Based on NSW State Archives and Records guidance, the OLG’s Guide to Webcasting Council and Committee Meetings recommends that webcast recordings of meetings should be retained on councils’ websites for a minimum of 12 months. The requirement for councils to retain recordings of meetings on their websites for at least 12 months is now prescribed under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.
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Code of Conduct 2020 |
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Subject: Investment Report as at 31 July 2020
Prepared By: Brendhan Barry - Manager Financial Services
Authorised By: Daryl Jackson - Chief Financial Officer
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received and noted. |
DISCUSSION
Council’s holding in various investment categories are listed in the table below. Council’s portfolio size is $223m. 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 2.31%, above the UBSWA Bank Bill Index Benchmark (0.11%).
The attachments to this report summarise all investments held by Council and interest returns for periods ending 31 July 2020.
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 July 2020 have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and the Inner West Council Investment Policy.
EXTERNAL / INTERNAL RESTRICTIONS
Due to the preparation of the 2019/20 Financial Statements, this information is currently not available.
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IWC Jul20 |
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IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary Jul20 |
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Subject: Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0419(1) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting: Ltc0419 Item 6 - Gannon Lane, Tempe - 30 April 2019
Council at its meeting on 11 August 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 August 2020.
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
I, the abovementioned Councillor, hereby submit a Notice of Motion to rescind Council’s resolution of C0419(1) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting: Ltc0419 Item 6 - Gannon Lane, Tempe, and propose the alternative Motion be adopted as follows:
The installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ signage on the eastern side of Gannon Lane, Tempe, between the rear access of property Nos.767 & 769 Princes Highway (replacing the current ‘No Parking 5am-10am Fridays’ signage) be APPROVED.
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Background
The abovementioned Councillor, hereby submits a Notice of Motion to rescind Council’s resolution of C0419(1) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting: LTC0419 Item 6 - Gannon Lane, Tempe - Proposed Installation of 'No Stopping' signage, replacing current 'No Parking 5am-10am Fridays' restrictions (Midjuburi Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC) – the recommendation be changed to “no action” and propose the alternative Motion be adopted as follows:
The installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ signage on the eastern side of Gannon Lane, Tempe, between the rear access of property Nos.767 & 769 Princes Highway (replacing the current ‘No Parking 5am-10am Fridays’ signage) be APPROVED.
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Subject: Notice of Motion: Support for elected local government officials in Turkey
Council at its meeting on 11 August 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 August 2020.
From: Councillor Colin Hesse
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Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Notes that twenty three popularly elected Mayors in Turkey have been stripped of office and put on trial for alleged ‘terrorist offences’;
2. Notes that Humans Rights Watch has stated:
3. Recognises that local government is an important layer of democracy in all countries;
4. Adopts part of the motion passed by the European Parliament in September 2019 that states:
a) Condemns the decision made by the Turkish authorities to remove democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence; stresses that these actions continue to undermine the ability of the political opposition to exercise their rights and fulfil their democratic roles; and b) Calls on the Turkish authorities to reinstate all mayors and other elected officials who won local elections on 31 March 2019 and were prevented from assuming office or were dismissed or replaced with unelected trustees on the basis of unsubstantiated allegations.
5. Forwards a copy of this resolution to the Turkish Ambassador, the Turkish Consul General, the Australian Foreign Minister The Hon. Marise Payne MP, the local Federal Member and local Kurdish community organisations;
6. Provides for community references the following links to the European Parliament resolution: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2019-0017_EN.pdf and the Human Rights Watch article: https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/02/07/turkey-kurdish-mayors-removal-violates-voters-rights 7. Refers the above motion to Local Government NSW for discussion at the forthcoming Local Government NSW Conference.
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Officer’s Comments:
Staff have no comment.
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Subject: Notice of Motion: Tree DCP data: analysis
From: Councillor John Stamolis
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Motion:
THAT Councillors receive and note this analysis and to continue monitoring tree applications and approvals data.
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Background
When Council approved the Tree DCP early this year, it was vital that Council monitored the impact. Data was requested for 2020, and for the two years prior; so that comparisons could be made. As such, the data were provided by Inner West Council and relate to the corresponding 5 month period (February to June) for 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Analysis
The approval rate for Inner West tree applications in 2020 has fallen significantly.
Even though there was a significant increase in tree applications, there was a big FALL in the approval rate in 2020:
2018 71%,
2019 80%
2020 64%
The data supports that Council is scrutinising applications carefully and not approving everything arbitrarily. The current approval rate of 64% in 2020 may be the lowest in many years.
The increase in the number of approvals in the Inner West is not as high as expected.
The number of approvals has increased this year when compared to previous years. If we look at the average approvals for the 5-month period we see that it is:
2018 29.2 per month
2019 38.2 per month
2020 55.0 per month
The increase in the average (to 55.0) this year was below what many would have expected. Given the expected quick response from residents, as well as storms during this period, many thought the average would be much higher. It looks like the trend over the last 3 months (2020) is falling back to normal after the short and expected spike of two months (83 to 72 to 34).
2019 was a high year
It is interesting to note that it was the year before the new Tree DCP was approved (i.e. 2019) that Council saw the highest approval rate for tree applications (80%) AND the average number of approvals increased by a large 31% (from 29.2 to 38.2). Given that the approvals in June this year (2020) were the same as June last year (2019) (34 vs 34), the data could possibly be showing a return to more normal levels sooner than might have been expected.
Table - Tree approvals (Inner West Council)
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Chief Executive Officer:
The approval percentage is not 64% as Clr Stamolis is proposing.
His approval % is based on the total figure of 429 – however this figure includes data that is skewing the outcome ie. the ‘withdrawals’ and the ‘current’ data needs to be excluded from the total as these are not determined applications. See table below. The ‘current and withdrawn’ data is not reflected in the totals for 2018 and 2019 but was offered in the 2020 to provide additional context to the figures being provided – this has perhaps caused some confusion.
The actual total figure is 317 which gives an approval of 86%
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Trees |
February |
March |
April |
May |
June |
Total |
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2018 |
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Application |
48 |
51 |
36 |
44 |
27 |
206 |
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Approvals |
34 |
38 |
24 |
30 |
20 |
146 |
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2019 |
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Applications |
54 |
55 |
36 |
44 |
51 |
240 |
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Approvals |
45 |
46 |
31 |
35 |
34 |
191 |
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2020 |
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Applications |
43 |
74 |
109 |
99 |
104 |
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Approvals |
32 |
54 |
83 |
72 |
34 |
275 |
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Refusals |
6 |
11 |
13 |
8 |
4 |
42 |
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020
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Subject: Notice of Motion: RBA statements: problematic for Sydney communities
From: Councillor John Stamolis
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Motion:
THAT Council expresses its concern with recent RBA statements such as:
a) “… Sydney apartment prices are $355,000 higher than they should be due to planning restrictions, and a way to lower them would be to allow developers to raise building heights by 20 storeys or more in inner-city suburbs” and
b) “… doubling the construction of high-density units every year would reduce housing costs by 2.5 per cent per annum.”
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Background
Recent statements by RBA that “… Sydney apartment prices are $355,000 higher than they should be due to planning restrictions, and a way to lower them would be to allow developers to raise building heights by 20 storeys or more in inner-city suburbs” as well as “… doubling the construction of high-density units every year would reduce housing costs by 2.5 per cent per annum.” are peculiar.
The RBA has access to data and modelling that is unparalleled in Australia. It is rare that RBA would present analysis like this as valid research to the Australian public and troubling that RBA would suggest that research of this type should be used to encourage discussion in the Australian community.
It was vital, then, that the Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes, refuted the RBA findings as detailed in the article below. So too did the Planning Institute of Australia.
For many Sydney Councils and their communities, doubling the construction of high-density units every year and allowing developers to raise building heights by 20 storeys or more in inner-city suburbs; would be untenable and highly detrimental to communities all over Sydney.
Additionally, causing a glut of inner-city units (after a few years) would not help to promote economic and financial stability which is a core function of the RBA.
Extract from article:
Don’t blame planning for woes: Stokes, Matt O’Sullivan
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has hit out at RBA economists who target zoning restrictions for driving up Sydney apartment prices, saying they failed to consider how a proper planning system prevents or limits wider costs to the community.
A Reserve Bank report last week suggested that doubling the construction of high-density units every year would reduce housing costs by 2.5 per cent per annum.
But Mr Stokes warned that a modest benefit to homebuyers would become a ‘‘massive potential cost to everyone else’’ in NSW due to increased traffic congestion from higher urban density, heritage impacts and the need to retrofit utilities, hospitals and schools to cope.
‘‘There just seems to be this constant pressure from economists that the planning system is to blame for all of society’s ills,’’ he said.
The RBA paper estimated Sydney apartment prices are $355,000 higher than they should be due to planning restrictions, and a way to lower them would be to allow developers to raise building heights by 20 storeys or more in inner-city suburbs.
But Mr Stokes said the solution was far more nuanced and that a ‘‘pure economics view’’ the problem was solved by boosting supply was ‘‘way too simplistic’’ and ignored the role of planning.
‘‘The antidote to housing affordability in Sydney, according to this report, seems to be just make everything taller,’’ he said.
‘‘It completely fails to consider the congestion costs, the amenity costs, the heritage costs, the overshadowing costs, the wind tunnelling costs.
Planning Institute of Australia national policy manager John Brockhoff said the assertion in the RBA paper that zoning restrictions were a major contributor to high apartment prices was wrong.
Mr Brockhoff said the economists failed to take account of other factors such as people’s willingness to pay more to live in inner-city areas to be closer to high-paying jobs, as well as urban amenities such as nightlife, retail and cultural precincts.
Jerome Laxale, Ryde’s Labor mayor, agreed that raising tower heights was not the solution to housing affordability as many other factors needed to be considered.
‘‘Whacking 20 storeys on top [of a building] is a developer’s utopia but not a citizen’s utopia. It is more than just what is in the best interests of developers – you have to foster community,’’ he said.
The RBA declined to respond directly to the criticism but noted the aim of papers by staff economists was to present preliminary results of research so as to encourage discussion.
Officer’s Comments:
Staff have no comment.
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Council Meeting - Rooms
From: Councillor Julie Passas
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Motion:
THAT Councillors to be allowed to attend Council Chambers or other Council facilities for Council meetings as they choose.
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Background
The photo below shows that Inner West Council permits a capacity of 12 persons in the Councillors supper room. This room is about one-third the size of the chambers. Yet, even though there is significant room for social distancing in the chambers (without putting anyone at risk) Councillors are denied access to the Chambers.
The Zoom Meetings have experienced numerous problems since the start. We have all commented on this. Last meeting, we lost the Chairperson for a reasonable period of time.
Also, some Councillors find that meetings disrupt the lives of their families and homes (particularly for sick family members and families with children).
Councillors prepare for meetings at 6.15pm and these can continue until 11.30pm. This is unfair on families and other household members. There is no good reason to do this to people’s home environment when Council has ample spaces.
Other Councils do provide this for their Councillors.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Governance Manager:
The OLG has provided advice to Council that the current arrangement where Councillors participate from their own residence is appropriate and all councillors should continue to do this. Access to the Ashfield Service Centre (excluding the library) is currently closed to the public. If this resolution was adopted, staff would need to consider how access can be provided to the building without breaching social distancing rules.
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Garbage cancellations
From: Councillor Julie Passas
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Motion:
THAT:
1. The booked garbage service in the former Ashfield Council area be reinstated immediately;
2. A full report be furnished to Council as to why and when this service was cancelled. The report should contain a comparison of garbage collection services across the three former Council areas. The report should detail where the booked service still operates; and
3. Information be provided about mattress collections and why there have been long delays.
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Background
One of the main responsibilities of any Council is garbage collection and the consistency of these services to its community. Ashfield has special needs given the transient population and large number of high-density buildings.
Garbage is still very visible on the streets of Ashfield and there seem to be long delays in collecting this; especially mattresses.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Chief Executive Officer:
Officers are organising a briefing for Councillors on this issue.
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Council Meeting 25 August 2020 |
Subject: Question on Notice: Cladding
From: Councillor John Stamolis
Comment by the Chief Executive Officer:
Answers to all questions will be provided at an Ordinary Council meeting by October 2020.
The following questions seek information about Inner West Councils' activities in regard to assessment, risk and safety of buildings with cladding.
Question
1. When did this program of contacting building owners commence within Inner West Council? How were the buildings identified? When will all relevant buildings have received notice?
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2. How many buildings within Inner West Council have been identified as having cladding? How many (or estimated proportion) will require a remedy? Is it possible to provide this data by ward or previous Council area?
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3. Does this project only include residential buildings or are other buildings included?
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4. What are the policies for remedy of cladding? Is this related to the proportion of the building which has cladding?
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5. Are these policies consistent across Councils?
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6. What agencies will determine the remedy (i.e. fire services)?
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7. How long will building owners be given to implement any solution?
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8. Can building owners appeal the remedy? How?
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9. Who signs off on the completed solution?
Any other information that is relevant would also be appreciated.
