Council Meeting 20 June 2023

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 June 2023 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 6.32pm

Present:
Darcy Byrne Philippa Scott Liz Atkins Marghanita Da Cruz Jessica D’Arienzo Mark Drury Dylan Griffiths Mathew Howard Justine Langford Pauline Lockie Kobi Shetty Chloe Smith John Stamolis Timothy Stephens Zoi Tsardoulias Peter Gainsford Simone Plummer	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (attended via audio-visual link) (attended in person from 7:50pm) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Director Planning
Ryann Midei	Director Infrastructure
Ruth Callaghan Kelly Loveridge Beau-Jane De Costa Matthew Pearce Chris Sleiman Kathryn Parker Daniel East Manod Wickramasinghe Ken Welsh Brigid Kelly Helen Bradley Erin White Scott Mullen	Director Community Director Corporate Senior Manager Governance and Risk General Counsel Financial Partnering and Analytics Manager Acting Corporate Strategy and Engagement Manager Acting Senior Manager Strategic Planning Traffic and Transport Planning Manager Coordinator Strategic Transport Planning Senior Strategic Transport Planner Resource Recovery Planning Manager Resource Recovery and Fleet Services Manager Strategic Investments and Property Manager
Katherine Paixao Darcie Huisman	Business Paper Coordinator Business Paper Officer

APOLOGIES:    

Motion: (Byrne/Stephens)

That Council accept Councillor Shetty’s request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via audio-visual link (6.32pm until 7:50pm) due to sitting in parliament.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Councillor Stephens declared a pecuniary interest in Item 15 Inner West Heritage Program as he has a relative who has an interest in a property (which is their principal place of residence) within a proposed Heritage Conservation Area. He will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

Councillor Lockie declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 36 Notice of Motion: Newtown Festival as she works at the City of Sydney in the Office of the Lord Mayor. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

Councillor Howard declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 15 Inner West Heritage Program as his employing member lives in one of the areas being considered for listing as a new Heritage Conservation Area. He will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 17 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 15 May 2023 as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport, who in her capacity as the Member for Summer Hill has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. He will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative.

Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 39 Notice of Motion: Drag Story Time as he was the former chair of Rainbow Families NSW. He will remain in the chamber during discussion and voting as he no longer plays an active role in the organisation.

Councillor Shetty declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 17 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 15 May 2023 as she is the State Member for Balmain and has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. She will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative.

Motion: (Byrne/D’Arienzo)

That Council note the disclosures of interest.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (Scott/Atkins)

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 9 May 2023 be confirmed as a correct record.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

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.

Procedural Motion (Byrne/Scott)

That Council allow Ray Stevens to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 18.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Councillor Shetty entered the meeting in person at 7:50pm.

Procedural Motion (Lockie/Howard)

That the meeting be adjourned for 5 minutes.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm

The meeting recommenced at 8.23pm

Councillor Shetty left the Meeting at 8:23pm.

C0623(1) Item 1  Condolence Motion: Mrs Georgette Chedra

Motion: (Da Cruz/Griffiths)

1.   That Council write to the family of Mrs. Chedra to express its condolences.

2.   That Council plant a tree in her honour with a location to be determined in consultation with her family and put a plaque on a bench in her honour with words to be determined in consultation with her family. 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Cr Shetty

C0623(1) Item 2  Condolence Motion: John Ward

Motion: (Drury/Griffiths)

That Council write a letter of condolence to the family of John Ward.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Cr Shetty

C0623(1) Item 3  Condolence Motion: Judy Finlason, Community and Environmental Champion

Motion: (Langford/Da Cruz)

1. That Council note the recent passing of local resident, Judy Finlason, community and environmental champion.

2. That Council plant a tree in her memory.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Cr Shetty

Councillor Shetty returned to the Meeting at 8:30pm.

Procedural Motion (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the following items to be dealt with at this time:

1. Item 7 Post Exhibition Report 1 - 13 Parramatta Road Annandale VPA

2. Item 9 Dulwich Hill Skate Park

3. Item 14 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of Mayor and Councillor Fees 2023/2024

4. Item 19 Update report on the Implementation of the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021

5. Item 20 Camdenville Park upgrades and Peter Bulger Wetlands

6. Item 21 Inner West Council Service Charter

7. Item 22 Update on Town Halls

8. Item 24 Updated Annual Disclosure of Interest Returns 2021-22

9. Item 25 Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0523(1) Item 7 Fishing along Foreshore Reserves - 9 May 2023    

10. Item 38 Notice of Motion: GreenWay Community Forum 2022/2023 Annual Report

11. Item 39 Notice of Motion: Drag Story Time 

12. Item 41 Notice of Motion: Hawthorne Canal Multipurpose Courts

13. Item 42 Notice of Motion: Local Democracy Groups and Council Committees 

14. Item 43 Notice of Motion: Notice of Motion: Community Support for FIFA Women's World Cup

15. Item 59 Mayoral Minute: Damaging Increase in Emergency Services Levy Costs

16. Item 61 Mayoral Minute: The Retirement of Peter Kaye AM

17. Item 62 Mayoral Minute: First Nations Response

18. Item 63 Mayoral Minute: Inner West Theatre Guild

19. Item 64 Mayoral Minute: Easton Park Safety and Amenity

20. Item 65 Mayoral Minute: Assistance for local not-for-profit Clubs

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Procedural Motion (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That the following items be moved in globo and the recommendations contained within the report be adopted.

1. Item 7 Post Exhibition Report 1 - 13 Parramatta Road Annandale VPA

2. Item 9 Dulwich Hill Skate Park

3. Item 14 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of Mayor and Councillor Fees 2023/2024

4. Item 19 Update report on the Implementation of the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021

5. Item 20 Camdenville Park upgrades and Peter Bulger Wetlands

6. Item 21 Inner West Council Service Charter

7. Item 22 Update on Town Halls

8. Item 24 Updated Annual Disclosure of Interest Returns 2021-22

9. Item 25 Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0523(1) Item 7 Fishing along Foreshore Reserves - 9 May 2023    

10. Item 38 Notice of Motion: GreenWay Community Forum 2022/2023 Annual Report

11. Item 39 Notice of Motion: Drag Story Time 

12. Item 41 Notice of Motion: Hawthorne Canal Multipurpose Courts

13. Item 42 Notice of Motion: Local Democracy Groups and Council Committees 

14. Item 43 Notice of Motion: Notice of Motion: Community Support for FIFA Women's World Cup

15. Item 59 Mayoral Minute: Damaging Increase in Emergency Services Levy Costs

16. Item 61 Mayoral Minute: The Retirement of Peter Kaye AM

17. Item 62 Mayoral Minute: First Nations Response

18. Item 63 Mayoral Minute: Inner West Theatre Guild

19. Item 64 Mayoral Minute: Easton Park Safety and Amenity

20. Item 65 Mayoral Minute: Assistance for local not-for-profit Clubs

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 7  Post Exhibition Report 1 - 13 Parramatta Road Annandale VPA

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council enters into the Amended Voluntary Planning Agreement for 1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale as provided in Attachment 4 to this report.

2.   That Council delegates authority to the General Manager to execute the Voluntary Planning Agreement.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil 

C0623(1) Item 9  Dulwich Hill Skate Park

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.       That Council authorises the General Manager or his delegate to negotiate the terms and execute a lease/ licence between Council and Transport Administration Holding Entity (TAHE)  regarding Jack Shanahan Reserve.

2.       That Council plan to deliver the skate park resurfacing with the lighting work in 2024-25 and include additional funding in the appropriate budget process.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 14 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal – Determination of Mayor and Councillor Fees 2023/2024

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That the Mayor and Councillor Fees, effective 1 July 2023, be set at the maximum level for a Metropolitan Large council being:

a)   Mayoral Additional Fee $94,950

b)   Councillor Annual Fee $32,590

2.   The current Additional Fee for the Deputy Mayor, being $10,000 of the Mayoral Additional Fee, be re-confirmed.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 19         Update report on the Implementation of the Public Spaces  
          (Unattended Property) Act 2021

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 20         Camdenville Park upgrades and Peter Bulger Wetlands

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 21         Inner West Council Service Charter

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 22         Update on Town Halls

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 24         Updated Annual Disclosure of Interest Returns 2021-22

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 25         Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0523(1) Item 7 Fishing along
          Foreshore Reserves - 9 May 2023

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council rescind C0523(1) Item 7 Fishing along Foreshore Reserves being:

That Council maintain current servicing and management of foreshore parks.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council in consultation with residents, assess impacts and risks associated with fishing activities and develop solutions to minimize these impacts and risks.

2.   That Council convene an onsite meeting with local residents, General Manager and ward councillors - as per resolution of November 2021 to consider issues that have been raised by the community.

3.   That Council consult with residents and report on fishing activities along reserves in Balmain East on a half-yearly basis.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:          Nil

C0623(1) Item 38         Notice of Motion: GreenWay Community Forum 2022/2023
         Annual Report

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council receive and note the GreenWay Community Forum 2022/23 Annual Report, provided as Attachment 1.

2.   That Council thank the Greenway Community Forum for their work.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 39         Notice of Motion: Drag Story Time

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council work with Rainbow Families to present a drag story time event at an Inner West Council library in 2023-2024.

2.   That Council fund the event through the existing Libraries and Community Venues Budget.

3.   That Council supports working together with community groups to make our LGBTQIA+ communities, kids, and families feel safer, connected, and supported.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 41         Notice of Motion: Hawthorne Canal Multipurpose Courts

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council approve that the multipurpose sports courts on Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield be open and available for community use with lights on until 10pm year-round.

2.   That Council advise any clubs that currently use the courts for training in the evening of the adjusted hours that the courts will be available to the community after training.

3.   That Council vary the contract for closure and opening of the nearby Richard Murden Reserve toilet block to accommodate this use. If necessary, any further budget variation reported back to Council in the quarterly budget review in August 2023.

4.   That Council write to the WestConnex authority and remind them of the continued issue of subsidence of the Hawthorne Canal multipurpose courts as the result of WestConnex construction and request that they repair the structural damage and replace the court surfaces.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 42         Notice of Motion: Local Democracy Groups and Council
         Committees

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That the Terms of Reference for all Council internal Committees and Local Democracy Groups as listed below be amended to allow for online/hybrid attendance:

Internal Committees:

●    General Manager’s Performance Assessment Panel;

●    Customer Service Review Sub-Committee;

●    Flood Management Advisory Committee;

●    Local Traffic Committee; and

●    Major Capital Projects Committee.

Local Democracy Groups:

●    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee;

●    Access Advisory Committee;

●    Arts and Culture Advisory Committee;

●    Bicycle Working Group;

●    Environment Advisory Group;

●    Housing and Affordability Advisory Committee;

●    LGBTQ Working Group;

●    Multicultural  Advisory Committee;

●    Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee;

●    Seniors Working Group;

●    Social Strategy Advisory Committee;

●    Transport Advisory Committee; and

●    Young Leaders Working Group.

2.   That Council replace the Mayor, Councillor Byrne with Deputy Mayor, Councillor Scott on the Major Capital Projects Committee until September 2024.

3.   That Councillors' committee assignments be published online on their Councillor profile.

4.   That Local Democracy Groups be provided with a short survey to provide feedback about their first year of operation.

5.   That following feedback provided at the recent Local Democracy Group forum, the Terms of Reference, policy challenges and composition of the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee be reviewed and updated by the Director, Communities and Director, Planning and brought back to Council for approval; and that should the revised composition require the appointment of new members, that the recruitment panel (Deputy Mayor Scott, Councillor D’Arienzo and Councillor Griffiths, supported by relevant Council officers) be reconvened to do so.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 43         Notice of Motion: Community Support for FIFA Women's World
          Cup

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council notes the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is being hosted by Australia and New Zealand between 20 July - 20 August 2023 and Council intends to broadcast Matildas games on big screens at multiple locations.

2.   That Council notes that the Inner West has a strong local football community and our local sporting grounds have proudly hosted previous Matilda matches.

3.   That Council engages our local football clubs and co-ordinates local messages of support for the Matildas.

4.   That Council co-ordinates a public wall of support to collect messages of support from the local community.

5.   That following the World Cup, the local messages of support be converted into a permanent artwork at a suitable location.

6.   That Council fund the project for an amount up to $12,000 to be allocated from the 2023/2024 Perfect Match budget.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 59         Mayoral Minute: Damaging Increase in Emergency Services Levy 
         Costs

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1. That Council writes to the Treasurer, the Minister for Emergency Services, the Minister for Local Government and local State Member(s):

a) Expressing Council’s strong opposition to the NSW Government’s last minute decision to impose an enormous Emergency Services Levy (ESL) cost increase on councils for 2023/24 by scrapping the ESL subsidy for councils and at a time after Council has publicly advertised its Operational Plan and annual budget to the community;

b) Noting that as a consequence of the unannounced 73% increase in the State Emergency Service budget and an 18% increase in the Fire and Rescue NSW budget, Council’s 3.7% rate increase to provide essential community services and infrastructure has been significantly eroded;

c) Advising that the Government’s decision may/will lead to a reduction in important local services and/or the cancellation of necessary infrastructure projects; and

d) Calling on the NSW Government to take immediate action to:

i. restore the ESL subsidy in 2023/24;

ii. urgently introduce legislation to decouple the ESL from the rate peg to enable councils to recover the full cost; and

iii. develop a fairer, more transparent and financially sustainable method of funding critically important emergency services in consultation with local government.

2. That Council writes to the Chair of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) advising that Council’s forced emergency services contribution is manifestly disproportionate to the 2023/24 rate cap, which has resulted in additional financial stress.

3. That Council writes to the President of LGNSW seeking the Association’s ongoing advocacy to bring about a relief in the burden of Councils’ emergency services contribution.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 61         Mayoral Minute: The Retirement of Peter Kaye AM

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council congratulates Peter Kaye on his 40 years as an SES Unit Commander and 47 years as an SES Volunteer.

2.   That Council hold a civic reception in his honour in August 2023.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 62         Mayoral Minute: First Nations Response

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council provide a grant of $10,000 to First Nations Response to replace the stock that was lost due to flooding issues at Council’s property. The funding source is to be identified through the next quarterly budget review. 

2.   That Council commit to delivering an engineering solution to the ongoing issue of water entering the Midjurburi community room adjacent to Steel Park, Marrickville.

3.   That Council report on the finalisation of a license or lease agreement for First Nations Response to continue using the premises. 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 63         Mayoral Minute: Inner West Theatre Guild

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council promote the inaugural performances of the new Inner West Theatre Guild at Petersham Town Hall through all Council’s communications channels including the Council newsletter and social media.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 64         Mayoral Minute: Easton Park safety & amenity

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1.   That Council investigate the establishment of a pedestrian crossing on Denison Street Rozelle connecting to Easton Park. This should include an on-site community consultation with interested residents, with the results of the investigation to be reported to the Traffic Committee.

2.   That Council consult with local residents about improvements to the furniture, garden beds and other amenities at the park and report back to Councillors on how these improvements can be funded through existing operational budgets.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 65         Mayoral Minute: Assistance for local not-for-profit Clubs

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council receive a report on how the Council can partner with local not-for-profit clubs to assist them in becoming less reliant on poker machine revenue and more financially sustainable. This should include options for how Council could assist clubs with expanding arts and music offerings, planning to improve their facilities and in applying for state and federal government funding to upgrade their premises.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 60         Mayoral Minute: Ian McCann

Motion: (Byrne)

That Council thank Ian McCann for his work for Council during the past 37 years of service with Inner West Council and Leichhardt Council.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Procedural Motion (Byrne/Howard)

That Council allow Clr Drury to speak for 3 additional minutes on Item 4.  

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Procedural Motion (Stephens/Howard)

That Council allow Clr Drury to speak for 2 additional minutes in his right of reply on Item 4. 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 4  Delivery Program 2022-26 (Year 2), Operational Plan and Budget 2023-24, Long Term Financial Plan 2023-33 – Outcomes of Public Exhibition

Motion (Drury/Byrne)

1. That Council note the outcome of the public exhibition of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting documents as required by the Local Government Act 1993.

2. That Council adopt the following documents with the proposed changes arising from the public exhibition as outlined in the report and attachments:

a) Revised Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 2), Operational Plan and Budget 2023/2024 (including Fees and Charges 2023/2024) subject to the following amendments to the budget:

i. An additional $350k for Customer Service Improvement;

ii. An additional $20k for Perfect Match and $30k for festivals;

iii. $25k for a trial of offering energy audits to residents;

iv. $25k to work with schools on safe pedestrian and cycling school wayfinding;

v. $100k to support disability employment strategies;

vi. That the Budget be amended to cap the number of wayfinding signs in Little Portugal, Vietnam and Greece to a total of 6 (2 in each precinct), that further consultation for large Little Village signage be included as part of the mainstreet strategy, that consideration of the larger Little Village signs be expanded to include the installation of murals, and that budget for large Little Village  signage be drawn from scaling down wayfinding, the Perfect Match program and mainstreet strategy works, or other appropriate sources; and

vii. Note the budget includes an increase in the main street beautification budget from $1m to $1.2m.

b) Revised Long Term Financial Plan 2023-2033 (Scenario 1 – Business as Usual); and

c) Amendment to the adopted Residential and Business - General Rates Harmonisation transition timeline, for 100% transition from 1 July 2023, instead of ending July 2029.

3. That Council note the package of Service Statements that have been developed to provide a succinct description of every service, including activities undertaken, actions and KPIs, levels of service where relevant and budget.

4. That Council publish the final documents on its corporate website by 30 June 2023 and notify the Office of Local Government of the link to its web page.

5. That Council note the 9 survey responses to question 1.

6. That Council note the 8 survey responses to question 2 and 3.

7. That Council note the 11 written submissions made during the exhibition of the Delivery Program/Budget/plans etc.

8. That Council receive a report addressing the issues raised by residents and how those without material change to the delivery program/budget etc (ie those which relate to the accessibility and transparency of the documentation, review of council policies, etc) will be addressed in Council Program for 23/24.

9. That Council prominently include information in an upcoming Inner West Newsletter, and on the Inner West Council website, about the hardship provisions available to ratepayers in the Inner West Council area, as well as pensioner concessions.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Crs Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis

Amendment (Griffiths/Lockie)

That a new point 2a viii) be inserted ‘That an additional $50,000 to be distributed as grants to local food relief organisations on the front line of the cost of living crisis’.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:           Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Procedural Motion (Smith/Stephens)

That Council allow Clr Howard speak for 1 additional minute on his amendment to Item 4.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Amendment (Lockie/Langford)

That point 2(c) - Amendment to the adopted Residential and Business - General Rates Harmonisation transition timeline, for 100% transition from 1 July 2023, instead of ending July 2029 - be deleted.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:           Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Amendment (Atkins/Da Cruz)

That point 2 a i) - An additional $350k for Customer Service Improvement – be deleted.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:           Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Amendment (Griffiths/Atkins)

That due to the current cost of living crisis, Council will not proceed with any fee increases related to aquatics, and children services in 23/24 FY. The budget impact will be absorbed through general reserves. This loss of revenue be reviewed in the next quarterly budget review.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:           Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

C0623(1) Item 5  Planning Proposal - Macarthur Parade Heritage Listing

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Da Cruz)

1.   That Council supports the Planning Proposal to amend the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 to identify 3,7,9,11 & 13 Macarthur Parade, Dulwich Hill as heritage items of local significance and submit it to the Minister for Planning seeking a Gateway Determination under section 3.33 and 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

2.   That if a favourable Gateway Determination is received, place the Planning Proposal on community consultation in accordance with Council's Community Engagement Framework to meet the requirements of the Gateway Determination, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

3.   That Council request delegation from the Minister for Planning to manage the plan making functions of the Planning Proposal.

4.   That Council authorise the General Manager to make minor/technical modifications to the Planning Proposal prior to consultation.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Crs Byrne, Scott and Smith

Procedural Motion (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council allow Councillor Smith to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 6.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 6  Future Special Entertainment Precincts

Motion (Smith/D’Arienzo)

1. That Council endorses commencing early engagement on new special entertainment precincts in Marrickville, Leichhardt, Rozelle, Balmain and an additional precinct along Marrickville Rd and New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill.

2. That the findings of the early engagement are reported to Council.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, left the Meeting at 9:46pm and vacated the chair and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Scott, assumed the chair.

Councillor Griffiths left the Meeting at 9:47pm.

Procedural Motion (Atkins/Da Cruz)

That Council allow Councillor Langford to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 8. 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Crs Byrne and Griffiths

Councillor Griffiths returned to the Meeting at 9:55pm.

C0623(1) Item 8  Post Exhibition - Inner West Cycling Strategy and Action Plan

Motion: (Stephens/Langford)

1. That Council adopts the Inner West Cycling Strategy and the Cycling Action Plan.

2. That initiatives outlined in the Cycling Action Plan be incorporated into the 4-year Delivery Program and annual Operational Plan and be considered in the annual budget planning process.

3. That authority be delegated to the General Manager to make minor editorial amendments for clarity or correction following adoption of Cycling Strategy and Action Plan.

4. That authority be delegated to the General Manager for the periodical review and updating of the cycling network map and the Cycling Action Plan in accordance with the Community Strategic Plan.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Cr Byrne

Amendment (Langford/Da Cruz)

That the additional points be included:

5. That Council officers investigate recruiting more skilled staff to prepare designs for Inner West cycleways that are shovel-ready in preparation for grant funding opportunities. These active transport design/engineering specialists would also ensure that our plans follow Living in Place guidelines.

6. That Council reinstate Priority Routes in the Cycling Action Plan, revised as appropriate to reflect the TfNSW strategic cycleway corridors.

7. That all LATMs should be directed to upgrade any Priority Routes in their area to accessible separated or shared pathways consistent with children walking or wheeling independently to school and sports.

8. That consideration in the plan and in LATMs should be given not only to 40kph zones where appropriate, but also 30kph and 10kph zones where appropriate.

9. That a full listing of requests to TfNSW for funded road and pathway improvements should be maintained and available for review at Traffic Committee and interest-group meetings, to include expected timing and cost and next steps with timelines and responsibilities assigned.

10. That Council LATM and other traffic plans should be directed to include consideration of the latest best practice active-transport calming devices and methods.

Motion Tied

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:           Crs D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Absent:                         Cr Byrne

The Chairperson used her Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost.

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, returned to the Meeting at 10:07pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Scott vacated the chair and The Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the chair.

Councillor D'Arienzo left the Meeting at 10:07pm.

C0623(1) Item 10         Marrickville Mosaics

Motion: (Howard/Griffiths)

1. That the review and replacement of the Marrickville footpath mosaics be considered as part of the Marrickville Town Centre master plan.

2. That Council work closely with the Marrickville Heritage Society through the Marrickville Town Centre Masterplan process to prepare for the preservation of the mosaics.

3. That Council consult and where possible, prioritise working with the original artists of the mosaics as part of any future restoration process.

4. That Council work to minimise the cost of restoring mosaics, including by sourcing retail tiles.

5. That any applicant for a DA on a property adjacent to a mosaic be informed of their social and historical value and actions be put in place to protect the mosaics in the event of footpath works prior to any substantive works being undertaken as part of the Marrickville Town Centre Masterplan process.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent                         Cr D’Arienzo

Procedural Motion (Smith/Tsardoulias)

That Council allow Councillor Howard to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 11.  

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Cr D’Arienzo

Councillor D'Arienzo returned to the Meeting at 10:13pm.

C0623(1) Item 11         FOGO Service Update

Motion: (Howard/Smith)

1. That Council endorse the Community Engagement and Change Communications Strategy, with the addition that:

a) Council must develop a series of materials in community languages, including direct mail to households, pages on the website, advertisements in ethnic community media and posters in community language;

b) Communications include messaging that additional yellow mixed recycling and green FOGO bins can be acquired at no cost;

c) Communications include messaging around the overall cost savings to council and the community, as well as environmental benefits;

d) All communications materials in relation to FOGO - Food Recycling be developed in consultation with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor; and

e) A countdown to the commencement date be included on the Inner West Council website to build anticipation and excitement for the commencement of FOGO - Food recycling and to reduce confusion about the commencement date.

2. That Council endorse the Inner West Creative FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) campaign with the addition of a tagline incorporating the words “food recycling” on all visual materials and that the words “food recycling” be used in association with FOGO in all written materials.

3. That the General Manager be delegated authority to write off all fees in relation to requests to increase the size of any existing red-lid garbage bin to 240 litre or 120 litre within the Domestic Waste Management service, associated with the implementation of the food recycling program until 1 July 2024.

4. That an update be provided at Councillor workshop before a further report is considered at the August Ordinary meeting, and that the workshop and report:

a) Assess the feasibility of implementing a system to offer households, at cost, a means to dispose of occasional overflow red-bin rubbish, for a period at least one year following the commencement of FOGO service. The system could consist of households being able to purchase a limited number of tags from customer service centres, online, at the Summer Hill Sustainability Hub, or at local libraries, which could be affixed to rubbish bags of up to 30 litres in size, enabling bags to be left aside red bins and collected on red bin collection weeks;

b) Assess the feasibility of providing free compostable bin liners from customer service centres, the Summer Hill Sustainability Hub, and local libraries in perpetuity, and potential funding opportunities to resource this approach;

c) Provide a detailed description of the role of Waste Busters/in-field waste education officers; and

d) Address the outcome of the EOI for FOGO Community Champions.

5. That for a period of a minimum of twelve months following the commencement of FOGO- Food recycling service, a monthly council report be provided at each meeting detailing customer service complaints, feedback and response metrics related to FOGO. The monthly report should also detail the number of households opting to increase their red bin size, the number of households utilising additional FOGO and co-mingled recycling bins, and tonnage of FOGO material collected, as well as any other data that councillors can use to track the rollout of the FOGO-Food recycling program.

6. That a single member of Council staff that is on the authorised contact list be appointed as the point person for councillor concerns on FOGO-Food Recycling roll out.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Procedural Motion: (Scott/Drury)

That Council Suspend Standing Orders to deal with Items 12 and 57 consecutively.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 12         Henson Park - Public Private Partnership - Licences

Motion: (Drury/Smith)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Cr Da Cruz

C0623(1) Item 57         Henson Park - Public Private Partnership - Licences -       
         Supplementary Information

Motion: (Drury/Smith)

1. That Council confirms that the outcomes and deliverables of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as outlined in the Henson Park PPP Final Assessment are acceptable.

2. That Council continue to proceed with the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as a Public Private Partnership with the AFL (NSW/ACT) Commission Limited.

3. That Council authorise the General Manager to:

a)   certify that the Henson Park Licence for Use and Construction Licence, as part of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project, has been prepared in accordance with the Public Private Partnership Guidelines 2022;

b)   confirm that there have been no material change to the Public Private Partnership of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project or its cost since the full assessment by the Office of Local Government;

4. That Council seek approval from the Office of Local Government to execute the Henson Park Licence for Use and Construction Licence in respect of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project.

5. That Council delegate to the General Manager the authority, if approval is provided by the Office of Local Government, to execute the Henson Park Licence for Use and Construction Licence in respect of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project.

6. That Council delegate to the General Manager (or his delegate) the authority to execute the Henson Park Deed of Agreement for Use in respect of the Newtown Jets with a term of 21 years noting that the AFL Henson Park Licence for Use also has a term of 21 years.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Cr Da Cruz

Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 10:18pm.

Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at 10:20pm.

C0623(1) Item 13         Leichhardt Oval Masterplan - Preliminary Concepts

Motion: (Scott/Byrne)

That Council endorse the public exhibition of the preliminary costed concepts for the Leichhardt Oval Masterplan.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Procedural Motion (Scott/Stephens)

That Council Suspend Standing Orders and bring forward Items 33 and 40.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Procedural Motion (Shetty/Griffiths)

That Council allow Councillor Lockie to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 33.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:           Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

C0623(1) Item 33         Notice of Motion: Support for Inner West organisations with anti-
         poverty and food relief programs

Motion: (Lockie/Griffiths)

1.   That Council notes the recent media reports about the increasing demand on anti-poverty and food relief programs run by Addison Road Community Organisation and the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation.

2.   That Council notes data from Addison Road Community Organisation showing that 76% of people who could not afford to pay for low-cost groceries at Marrickville food pantry are in the Inner West local government area.

3.   That Council notes the data provided by the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation outlining the dramatic surge in demand for its food relief and anti-poverty support services.

4.   That Council notes the recent survey of 1,900 OzHarvest supported charities which found that 73% have reported an increase in demand in the past six months, and more than a third of their clients were seeking food relief for the first time.

5.   That Council notes that Council organises monthly regular meetings between Council officers and local anti-poverty organisations and continue these meetings throughout FY23/24 with a view to track community use of these services, and identify ways Council can assist with anti-poverty and food relief programs. These meetings will be reported back to Councillors via briefing notes or reports to Council.

6.   That Council supports a fundraiser in the 23/24 FY for local anti-poverty and food relief programs, such as those run by Addison Road Community Organisation and Bill Crews Exodus Foundation.

7.   That Council writes to Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey to advocate for urgent and ongoing funding for local anti-poverty and food relief programs in the NSW Budget that will be handed down on Tuesday 19 September.

8. That Council writes to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers to:

a) Advocate for urgent and ongoing Federal funding for local anti-poverty and food relief programs; and

b) Reiterate Council’s support for the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Raise the Rate campaign, and its call to permanently and adequately increase income support payments.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Amendment (Scott/Byrne)

To replace point 6 with the following

6. That Council supports a fundraiser in the 23/24 FY for local anti-poverty and food relief programs, such as those run by Addison Road Community Organisation and Bill Crews Exodus Foundation.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

As the amendment was carried, it was incorporated in to the primary motion.

C0623(1) Item 40         Notice of Motion: Trial of Extended Hours at Henson Park

Motion: (Howard/Langford)

1.   That Council trial extended hours at Henson Park in winter months, allowing lights to remain on until 8:00pm between July 1 and October 1, 2023.

2.   That Council erect signage at Henson park and write to residents in streets surrounding Henson Park informing them of the trial and providing an avenue to provide feedback.

3.   That Council provide a report to the December meeting evaluating the trial, including patronage, feedback from park users and nearby neighbours, and costs of implementing a permanent extension in future winters.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Procedural Motion (Drury/Howard)

That Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Confidential Session

That in accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matters be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:

C0623(1) Item 53 Update on the Acquisition of Investment Properties (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business and (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it and (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council.

C0623(1) Item 54 Quarterly Strategic Investment Property Report (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

C0623(1) Item 55 HJ Mahoney Memorial Park & Tempe Reserve Playing Surface Upgrades (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business and (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

C0623(1) Item 56 Henson Park Development Agreement (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

C0623(1) Item 58 Henson Park Development Agreement – Supplementary Information (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

resolutions passed during closed session

C0623(1) Item 53         Update on the Acquisition of Investment Properties

Motion: (Drury/Scott)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 54         Quarterly Strategic Investment Property Report

Motion: (Drury/Da Cruz)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 55         HJ Mahoney Memorial Park & Tempe Reserve Playing Surface
         Upgrades

Motion: (Drury/D’Arienzo)

1. That Council accepts the tender submitted by Neverstop Water Group, 10/32 Campbell Ave Cromer, NSW 299, for the HJ Mahoney Memorial park & Tempe Reserve Playing Surface upgrade for the lump price of $2,014,423.53 excluding GST.

2. That Council approves the contingency noted in the confidential report

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

C0623(1) Item 56         Henson Park Development Agreement

Motion: (Drury/Langford)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Cr Da Cruz

C0623(1) Item 58         Henson Park Development Agreement - Supplementary
         Information

Motion: (Drury/D’Arienzo)

1. That Council confirms that the outcomes and deliverables of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as outlined in the Henson Park PPP Final Assessment are acceptable.

2. That Council continue to proceed with the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as a Public Private Partnership with the AFL (NSW/ACT) Commission Limited.

3. That Council authorise the General Manager to:

a) certify that Development Agreement, as part of the Henson Park Grandstand  Redevelopment Project, has been prepared in accordance with the Public Private Partnership Guidelines 2022; and

b) confirm that there have been no material change to the Public Private Partnership of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project or its cost since the full assessment by the Office of Local Government.

4. That Council seek approval from the Office of Local Government to execute the Development Agreement in respect of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project.

5. That Council delegate to the General Manager the authority, if approval is provided by the Office of Local Government, to execute the Development Agreement in respect of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Cr Da Cruz

Procedural Motion (Byrne/Lockie)

That Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 10:45pm as he declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 15 Inner West Heritage Program as his employing member lives in one of the areas being considered for listing as a new Heritage Conservation Area.

Councillor Stephens left the Meeting at 10:45pm as her declared a pecuniary interest in Item 15 Inner West Heritage Program as he has a relative who has an interest in a property (which is their principal place of residence) within a proposed Heritage Conservation Area.

Procedural Motion (Lockie/Atkins)

That the meeting be extended for 10 minutes until 11.10pm.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:           Crs Scott, Smith and Tsardoulias

Absent:                         Crs Howard and Stephens

C0623(1) Item 15         Inner West Heritage Program

Procedural Motion (Scott/Drury)

That the Motion be put.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Scott, Smith and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Absent:                         Crs Howard and Stephens

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Smith)

That Council undertakes early consultation with residents regarding the residential component of the heritage program, and takes it to the Inner West Local Planning Panel for review before bringing a further report to Council.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Scott, Smith and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Absent:                         Crs Howard and Stephens

Councillors Howard and Stephens returned to the Meeting at 11:02pm.

Procedural Motion (Scott/Drury)

That Items 16, 17, 18, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 44 and 45 be deferred to the 8 August 2023 Ordinary Council meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:           Nil

Meeting closed at 11.03pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 2:	Alex Lofts	Summer Hill
Item 3:	Colin Hesse Peter Stevens Pauline O’Kane	Marrickville Bexley North Ultimo
Item 4:	Jack Breen	Tempe
Item 5:	Philip Bull Sam Gravanis Maria Terzis and Evlin Drossinos	Marrickville Dulwich Hill Hurstville Grove
Item 8:	Neil Tonkin	Lilyfield
Item 10:	Rodney Aanensen	Marrickville
Item 12:	Stuart McCarthy Tiffany Robertson	Marrickville Annandale
Item 15:	Justin Simon Paul Mortimer Heather Davie Scott MacArthur Greg Jones Kemal Atlay	Summer Hill Marrickville Marrickville Marrickville Newtown Lewisham
Item 18:	Ray Stevens	Balmain
Item 21:	John McNeil	Annandale
Item 33:	Mark Mordue Omar Elrayes Robyn White	Ashfield Olympic Park Erskineville
Item 38:	Alex Lofts	Summer Hill
Item 40:	Emma Hawksford-Miller Emmeline Smith	Marrickville Marrickville
Item 45:	Nicholas Dirs Danielle Buhagiar	Marrickville Marrickville
Item 63:	Griffin Edge	Lilyfield

The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 20^th June, 2023 were confirmed as a correct record on this 8^th day of August 2023.