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Council Meeting
12 September 2023
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Minutes
of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 September 2023 at Ashfield Service
Centre
Meeting
commenced at 6.32pm
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Present:
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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
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Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor (attended via audio-visual link)
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
General
Manager
Director Planning
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Manod Wickramasinghe
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Acting Director Infrastructure
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Ruth Callaghan
Beau-Jane De Costa
Matthew Pearce
Daniel East
Ken Welsh
Melanie Gurney
Michael Spikmans
Chris Sleiman
Helen Bradley
Erin White
Scott Mullen
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Director Community
Acting Director Corporate
General Counsel
Acting Senior Manager Strategic Planning
Coordinator Strategic Transport Planning
Senior Manager Customer Experience and Service
Transformation
Manager Customer Experience and Transformation
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Resource Recovery Planning Manager
Manager Resource Recovery and Fleet Services
Strategic Investments and Property Manager
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Katherine
Paixao
Pamela
MacIntyre
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Business
Paper Coordinator
Business
Paper Officer
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APOLOGIES: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Councillor Scott declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item
51 Lambert Park as her residence is
in close proximity to the site that is the subject of the tender. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this
item.
Councillor
Lockie declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest
in Item 25 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 Drury declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item
12 Dobroyd Canal and Hawthorne Canal Flood Risk
Management Study & Plan and Flood Management Advisory Committee Minutes 27
July 2023 as his residence is identified as being significantly affected by
flooding. He will leave the meeting during discussion
and voting for this item.
Councillor Howard declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 11 Local
Traffic Committee Meeting - 21 August 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
Shetty declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 11 Local Traffic Committee Meeting -
21 August 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: (Stephens/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
Motion: (Scott/Lockie)
That Council accept Councillor
Griffiths’ request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via
audio-visual link due to being interstate.
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
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Motion: (Da
Cruz/Scott)
That the Minutes of the Council held
on Tuesday, 8 August 2023 be confirmed as a correct record subject to the
following amendment:
- Item 11 387-389 Illawarra Rd Marrickville Works in Kind Agreement
that Clr Da Cruz abstained from voting which is to be recorded as voting
against.
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
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PUBLIC FORUM
The
registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is
available on the last page of these minutes.
The
Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the Meeting at 6:41 pm and vacated the chair. The
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Scott assumed the chair.
Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 6:51
pm.
Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at
6:53 pm.
Councillor Shetty left the Meeting at 6:57
pm.
Councillor Shetty returned to the Meeting
at 7:07 pm.
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the
Meeting at 7:11 pm.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Scott left the
Meeting at 7:16 pm and vacated the chair. The Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed
the chair.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Scott returned
to the Meeting at 7:24 pm.
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C0923(1) Item 1 Condolence
Motion: Vale Alice Kershaw
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Motion: (Da Cruz/Shetty)
1. That Council write to Ms Kershaw’s daughters
expressing our Condolences on her passing.
2. That Council recognises Ms Kershaw for her work as a
strong and committed community activist and plant a memorial tree in Rozelle
(or Annandale, where she had connections with the Abbey).
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
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C0923(1) Item 53 Mayoral
Minute: Callan Park Swim Site
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Motion: (Byrne)
1. That Council thank Council officers and the Parramatta River
Catchment group for their work in developing plans for the Callan Park Tidal
Baths.
2. That Council note the support of Maritime NSW and the
Environmental Protection Agency for the location of the Callan Park Tidal
Baths following two years of
extensive water quality testing, environmental impact research, river depth
and floor quality testing.
3. That Council note the
commitment of $2 million to the project from the NSW Government.
4. That Council receive a report
to the October 2023 Ordinary meeting outlining the process and timeline for
planning, approval and delivery of the Callan Park Tidal Baths.
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
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C0923(1) Item 54 Mayoral
Minute: Rozelle Parklands
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Motion: (Byrne)
1.
That Council welcome the agreement from
the new State Government to work
with Inner West Council to undertake a new Masterplan for Rozelle Parklands.
2.
That Council welcome the NSW Government’s
commissioning of an independent review
of air quality associated with the Rozelle Interchange exhaust stacks,
with terms of reference to be determined in consultation with the NSW Chief
Scientist and Engineer.
3. That Council write to the Minister for Roads
indicating Council’s willingness to cooperate with the Government on
the Masterplan on the basis that:
a) It includes detailed community engagement and cost
planning to ensure that future community recreation and sporting needs are
adequately met and that recurrent management costs to the community are
transparently provided and disclosed; and
b) The costs of the Masterplan are met by the NSW
Government.
4. Propose the following key considerations to be
included in the Masterplan:
a) The provision of adequate car parking facilities
(including accessible spaces) to service the Rozelle Parklands, including the
provision of bus bays to support access for school sport;
b) The provision of 4 multi-purpose courts;
c) The provision of an all-weather sporting surface;
d) Inclusive and accessible toilet facilities near the
children’s play area;
e) Female friendly changerooms/amenities that also
provide kiosks and storage for local sporting clubs;
f) The need for accessible and safe connections
with Easton Park;
g) Consideration of connections to active transport
routes in the local area; and
h) Replacement trees to address the loss of tree
canopy associated with WestConnex.
5. That Council receive a report at the November
Ordinary meeting confirming the process and timeline for commencement of the
Masterplan.
6. Convene a meeting at Easton Park in Rozelle to
update local residents in Rozelle, Lilyfield and Annandale about the status
of Rozelle Parklands and the inform them about the new Masterplan 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
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Councillor Smith left the Meeting at 8:00
pm.
Councillor Smith returned to the Meeting at
8:02 pm.
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C0923(1) Item 55 Mayoral
Minute: Alcohol-free zone at Loyalty Square Balmain
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Motion: (Byrne)
1. That Council write to the Leichhardt Area
Police Command and the Member for Balmain requesting additional resources be
allocated to mitigate anti-social behaviour in Loyalty Square Balmain.
2. That Council seek advice from local
social service providers about what outreach can be conducted to assist
people who are exhibiting anti-social behaviour at Loyalty Square Balmain.
3. That Council receive a report at the October 2023
Ordinary Council meeting on the process, possible benefits and disadvantages of
designating Loyalty Square Balmain as an alcohol-free zone.
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
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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 6 - Updated VPA Policy
- Public Exhibition
2.
Item 8 - 2023 Inner West
Council Annual Grants
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Item 10 - Framework for a
Community to Community Relationship with Barahkshetra Municipality 3
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Item 13 - Public Interest
Disclosures Act Policy
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Item 14 - Audit Risk and
Improvement Committee Minutes
6.
Item 19 - Progress on
meeting 5 year (2016 - 2021) housing supply target
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Item 33 - Notice of Motion:
LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Inclusive Events
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Item 34 - Notice of Motion:
LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Gender Affirmation Leave
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Item 35 - Notice of Motion:
LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Support for Early Childhood Education in
the Local Government Sector
10. Item 40 - Notice of Motion: Dwelling Target
Calculations
11. Item 52 - Appointment of Independent ARIC member
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 6 - Updated VPA Policy
- Public Exhibition
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Item 8 - 2023 Inner West
Council Annual Grants
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Item 10 - Framework for a
Community to Community Relationship with Barahkshetra
Municipality 3
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Item 13 - Public Interest Disclosures
Act Policy
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Item 14 - Audit Risk and
Improvement Committee Minutes
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Item 15 - Response to
issues raised during public exhibition of Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 2),
Operational Plan and Budget 2023-24 and Long Term Financial Plan 2023-33
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Item 19 - Progress on
meeting 5 year (2016 - 2021) housing supply target
8.
Item 33 - Notice of Motion:
LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Inclusive Events
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Item 34 - Notice of Motion:
LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Gender Affirmation Leave
10. Item 35 - Notice of Motion: LGNSW 2023 Annual
Conference – Support for Early Childhood Education in the Local
Government Sector
11. Item 40 - Notice of Motion: Dwelling Target
Calculations
12. Item 52 - Appointment of Independent ARIC member
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
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C0923(1) Item 6 Updated VPA Policy - Public Exhibition
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
1. That
Council publicly exhibit the draft Voluntary Planning
Agreements Policy for a period of 28 days.
2. That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the draft Voluntary Planning Agreements Policy be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption.
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
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C0923(1) Item 8 2023 Inner West Council Annual Grants
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That
Council approves the funding recommendations for the Inner West Council 2023
Annual Grant Program contained in Attachments 1-6.
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
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C0923(1) Item 10 Framework
for a Community to Community Relationship with
Barahkshetra Municipality 3
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That Council develop a Framework for
the implementation of Community to Community Relationships for consideration.
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
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C0923(1) Item 13 Public
Interest Disclosures Act Policy
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
1.
That Council adopt the
Public Interest Disclosures Policy, as attached to the report.
2. That the adopted Public Interest Disclosures Policy be placed on
public exhibition for a period of 28 days, with a report to be brought back
to Council if any feedback is received that requires an amendment to the
Public Interest Disclosures Policy.
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
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C0923(1) Item 14 Audit
Risk and Improvement Committee Minutes
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That Council adopt the
minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meeting held on 16
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
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C0923(1) Item 19 Progress
on meeting 5 year (2016 - 2021) housing supply target
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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
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C0923(1) Item 33 Notice
of Motion: LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Inclusive
Events
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
1. That Council
note that Inner West community is proudly LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
2. That Council
note that pride and
visibility should not be something that LGBTQIA+ residents experience just
once per year, and Council facilities such as public libraries, swimming
pools, sporting facilities and community centres are ideal venues for local
inclusive events.
3. That Council note that there has been a recent rise in
homophobia and hate speech targeted at the LGBTQIA+ communities, including
organised disruption of ‘Drag Story Time’ programs.
4. That Council
submit the following motion for consideration at the Local Government NSW
2023 Annual Conference.
Text of motion
That Local Government NSW:
1. Encourages and facilitates member councils to organise
local events that are inclusive for LGBTQIA+ residents year-round.
2. Supports councils to facilitate community driven safety
solutions to ensure that drag story time and similar events can take place at
council facilities safely for performers and attendees.
3. Encourages member councils to ensure that drag performers
receive payment in full for events that are cancelled.
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
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C0923(1) Item 34 Notice
of Motion: LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Gender
Affirmation Leave
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
1. That Council note that:
a)
Workers who are
undergoing gender transition through surgeries and other gender affirmation
procedures can require six weeks or more recovery time;
b)
Very few employees
have sufficient leave stored up for these processes - particularly in the
wake of Covid-19. A lack of access to leave can effectively force trans,
non-binary, and otherwise gender-diverse employees to leave their employment
to undergo gender transition procedures;
c)
Gender affirmation
leave is not commonly available for workers, including in local government.
2.
That Council submit the following motion for consideration
at the Local Government NSW 2023 Annual Conference.
Text of motion
Topic: Support for Gender Affirmation Leave
for Council Workers
That
Local Government NSW consult with the union and trans health providers to
develop a policy for paid annualised gender affirmation leave for employees
of local government.
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
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C0923(1) Item 35 Notice
of Motion: LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Support for Early
Childhood Education in the Local Government Sector
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
1.
That Council note that:
a)
Local government is the largest
provider of public early childhood education. Access to public early
childhood education is vital to support working families, and the economic
independence of families, and particularly women;
b)
The sector is currently
undergoing a crisis, with 74% of the workforce planning on leaving within the
next three years due to low wages and high workloads, and relatively few
students entering the sector to replace them;
c)
Unpaid placements currently require students
to sacrifice thousands of dollars in pay, in order to enter into a sector
they are likely to ultimately leave;
d)
Child-care fees are rising
substantially and there are large parts of the State, especially in regional
NSW, where families cannot access any services for their children; and
e)
The costs of addressing this crisis should
be borne by state and federal governments, not by councils who face
increasing financial pressure, or early childhood educators who are some of the lowest paid
essential workers in our communities.
2.
That Council submit the following motion for consideration
at the Local Government NSW 2023 Annual Conference.
Text of motion
That
Local Government NSW commits to supporting councils to recruit and retain
early childhood educators by:
1.
Calling
on the NSW State Government to:
a)
increase
support for public early childhood education services, including extending
the paid placement funding offered to Early Childhood Teacher students to
Diploma and Certificate III students; and
b)
support
councils to expand high quality early childhood education and care through
long daycare, out of hours care, pre-school, and occasional care.
2.
Bargaining
with the United Services Union and its members in good faith to achieve an
increase to wages for early childhood educators above inflation, as well as
leave provisions and hazard pay that reflect the risk of infection associated
with work in early childhood education.
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
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C0923(1) Item 40 Notice
of Motion: Dwelling Target Calculations
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That Council write to relevant NSW
Government Ministers to advocate for all forms of housing to be counted in
their dwelling target calculations (including boarding houses), and that
Council be assessed on the number of housing approvals (i.e. development
approvals or complying development certificates for additional housing) as
this is what Council’s planning controls have influence over rather
than dwelling completions.
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
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C0923(1) Item 52 Appointment
of Independent ARIC member
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That
Council resolves to appoint Pete van der Eijk as an Independent Member to the
Inner West Council Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, for a period of
four years, with an option for re-appointment for a further four years,
subject to a formal review of the members performance.
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
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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 27 - Notice of Motion: Cumulative effect of Additional Equipment for
Telecom Towers
2.
Item 28 - Notice of Motion: Henson Park Lighting
3. Item 43 - Notice
of Motion: Initiating PAYG Tax Withholding for Councillors
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
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C0923(1) Item 27 Notice
of Motion: Cumulative effect of Additional Equipment for
Telecom Towers
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Motion (Scott/DA Cruz)
That this item be withdrawn.
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
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C0923(1) Item 28 Notice
of Motion: Henson Park Lighting
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Motion (Scott/DA Cruz)
That this item be withdrawn.
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
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C0923(1) Item 43 Notice
of Motion: Initiating PAYG Tax Withholding for
Councillors
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Motion (Scott/DA Cruz)
That this item be withdrawn.
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
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C0923(1) Item 2
Draft Blue-Green Grid Strategy - Public Exhibition
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Motion: (Drury/Langford)
1. That
Council publicly exhibit the draft Blue-Green Grid Strategy for a period of 28 days and
seek community feedback on the proposed Strategy.
2. That
following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the draft Blue-Green Grid Strategy be brought back to Council for
consideration for adoption.
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
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C0923(1) Item 3 Iron
Cove Creek Masterplan - Public Exhibition
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Motion: (Drury/Langford)
1. That Council publicly exhibit the Draft Iron
Cove Creek Masterplan a period of 28 days and seek community feedback on the
proposed Masterplan.
2. That following the conclusion
of the exhibition period, the Draft Iron Cove Creek Masterplan be brought
back to Council for consideration for adoption.
3. That
Council include a letterbox drop alerting residents in the immediate vicinity
of the community consultation and opportunity to provide feedback.
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
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C0923(1) Item 4 Parks and
Open Spaces Commercial Dog Walking Policy - Public
Exhibition
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Motion: (Howard/Shetty)
That the Item be deferred to the December 2023 Council
meeting, and that a councillor briefing be held before this time, addressing:
a)
The extent of public
concern regarding the issue;
b)
Whether the
proposed definition of an applicant and commercial dog walking business
adequately targets intended commercial dog walking entities and does not
inadvertently target others;
c)
The selection of
parks and the impact on other parks that have not been included;
d)
Consultation with
neighbouring councils and any knock-on impacts that may be caused by
implementing this policy;
e)
Whether the
proposed limitation on times commercial dog walkers can use parks and the
number of permissible commercial dog walkers allowed to use each park each
day will sufficiently meet demand, balanced against the amenity of
non-commercial dog walkers and other park users;
f)
How the policy will
be enforced; and
g)
The quantum of the
proposed fee and how any revenue collected will be used.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard,
Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Cr Stamolis
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Procedural Motion (Scott/Stephens)
That Council allow Clr Drury to speak
for 1 additional minute on Item 5.
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
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C0923(1) Item 5 Post Exhibition -
Hammond Park Plan of Management
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Motion: (Drury/D’Arienzo)
That Council adopt
the Plan of Management for Hammond Park, legally described as Lot 1 DP65178,
Lot 3-9 DP433, Lot3 A, 4A,5A,6A DP1455 and Lot DP724792, subject to:
a)
Amending
all references in the Masterplan to the cricket pitch to say “The
current cricket pitch will be replaced in its current location with by either
a new “synthetic” or “roll out” pitch.
b)
Amending
all references in the Masterplan to clarify as follows; “ upgrade and
expand existing amenities to include toilets changing rooms and storage areas
for sporting teams that are accessible and inclusive”.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford,
Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz and Stamolis
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C0923(1) Item 7 Draft
Customer Experience Strategy - Public Exhibition
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Motion: (Scott/Atkins)
1. That Council publicly exhibit the Draft Inner West Customer Experience
Strategy for a period of 28 days and seek community feedback on the proposed
Strategy, subject to the following updates:
a) The strategy’s timeframe is revised to be fully implemented
in three years;
b) Language in SP1 around staff being “empowered” is
changed to reflect that staff are “delegated”;
c) An additional Strategic Goal and supporting actions are added
under SP2.1 ‘Build 24/7 access to Council information and
service’ to include customer service engagement via social media
channels;
d) That the following actions are brought forward to FY23/24:
i.
Conduct staff workshops to embed first
contact resolution and service standards;
ii.
1.2.4 Deliver annual service
performance reporting
iii.
1.4.3 Local tours and training in staff
induction program
iv.
1.5.4 Establish request management
& reporting standards
v.
1.5.5 Develop a case management process
vi.
2.1.6 Redesign the service portal and
make it easier to track progress
vii.
4.1.1 Embed industry standard customer
experience metrics.
e) That a one-page “plan on a page” is developed and
included as the first document in the public exhibition of the strategy.
2. That Council staff immediately prioritise action on the resolution
of August 2023 that Council establish an Facebook Online Customer Service
page to respond to resident requests and join local resident groups and
respond to issues.
3. That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the draft
Strategy be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption.
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
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Procedural Motion (Byrne/D’Arienzo)
That the meeting be adjourned for 10 minutes.
The meeting was adjourned at 8.46pm
The meeting recommenced at 9.02pm
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C0923(1) Item 9 2024 Lunar
New Year Celebration
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Motion: (Drury/Griffiths)
1.
That Council undertake additional Lunar
New Year activities in 2024 as outlined in this report.
2.
That Council support Lunar new year
activities in Ashfield and consider activations in the Council Courtyard,
Hercules St and the Laneways around Ashfield and add ASHBIZ to the
organisations consulted.
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
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C0923(1) Item 11 Local
Traffic Committee Meeting - 21 August 2023
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Motion: (Drury/Howard)
That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 21
August 2023 be
received and the recommendations be adopted subject to the following
amendments:
1.
Item 3
Carrington Road, Marrickville - Cycleway Upgrade:
a) That the proposed Carrington Road
Cycleway, line marking and signage modifications plan (drawing no’s
IWC2023-01 to IWC2023-05) be approved subject to the flexible bollards not
extending into the kerb radius at each of the intersections along Carrington
Road, Marrickville; and
b) That the Local Traffic Committee give
further consideration to the installation of an additional pedestrian
crossing at Carrington Road and Renwick Street in the context of the
Carrington Road cycleway upgrade;
2.
Item 2 Jaggers
Lane, Balmain - Proposed Permanent Full Road Closure (Baludarri - Balmain
Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC) – That Council defer this
item to allow for further engagement with neighbours
prior to Council approving in principal.
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
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Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 9:10
pm as he declared a significant, pecuniary interest in
Item 12 Dobroyd Canal and Hawthorne Canal Flood Risk
Management Study & Plan and Flood Management Advisory Committee Minutes 27
July 2023 as his residence is identified as being significantly affected by
flooding.
Procedural Motion (Smith/Stephens)
That Council allow Clr Howard to speak
for 1 additional minute on Item 12.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Griffiths, Howard, Langford,
Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Drury
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C0923(1) Item 12 Dobroyd
Canal and Hawthorne Canal Flood Risk Management
Study & Plan and Flood
Management Advisory Committee
Minutes 27 July 2023
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Motion: (Howard/Da Cruz)
1. That Council adopt the Dobroyd Canal and Hawthorne Canal Flood
Risk Management Study and Plan.
2. That Council officers write directly to impacted residents within
the study area notifying them of the adoption of the Flood Risk Management
Study and Plan.
3. That a future flood education strategy for the wider local
government area be developed and presented to the Flood Management Advisory
Committee.
4. That the Minutes of the Flood Management Advisory Committee held
on the 27 July 2023 be received.
5. That Council determine that when the Dobroyd Canal and Hawthorne
Canal flood risk management study and plan are reviewed, priority will be
given to reassessment of flood mitigation measures for the six Dobroyd and
Hawthorne hotspots identified in the November 2020 plan.
6. That a review be undertaken of the Flood Management Advisory
Committee, including consideration of meeting schedule, terms of reference
and other governance measures and that this report be received by Council in
or before December 2023.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Griffiths, Howard,
Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Drury
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Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at
9:16 pm.
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C0923(1) Item 16 Investment
Report at 31 July 2023
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Motion: (Scott/Stamolis)
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
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C0923(1) Item 15 Response
to issues raised during public exhibition of Delivery
Program 2022-26 (year 2),
Operational Plan and Budget 2023-24
and Long Term Financial Plan
2023-33
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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
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C0923(1) Item 17 Investment
Report at 31 August 2023
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Motion: (Scott/Stamolis)
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
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Procedural Motion: (Shetty/Byrne)
That Council recommit the vote for Scott/Byrne
motion 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
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C0923(1) Item 18 Terms
of Reference - Development Assessment and
Environmental Health
and Building Regulation
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Motion: (Scott/Byrne)
1. That Council receive and note the report, subject to the following
amendments to the Terms of Reference.
2. Development Assessment - The review will consider the following:
a) The current development assessment (DA) process with the goal of
identifying ways to reduce the time taken to resolve a DA; reducing the
complexity of the application process by identifying and where possible
removing duplicative processes; interrogating timelines to see where
processes could run in parallel rather than in sequence; and improving the
experience of the applicant in engaging with Council’s staff and applications;
noting work that has been undertaken with Procure Spot (process mapping) to
identify opportunities for improvement including best practice guidelines,
forms, report and condition templates, and relevant details on the Council's
website.
b) Review the role and processes of the heritage assessment team in
the context of the DA process, with the goal of identifying ways to
streamline and make consistent any heritage feedback on DAs, and alignment
with the Inner West Council’s strategic goal of creating more
affordable housing.
c) Assess the customer experience by reviewing the end-to-end
customer experience for development application assessment.
d) Use the results of the recent customer experience survey for this
area, review 2023 referrals to the Internal Ombudsman, and feedback
from the 2023 engagement session with industry stakeholders to conduct the
reviews in points 1-3.
e) Give particular consideration to the experience of applicants in
securing on-site meetings with staff and whether there are improvements in
internal culture and practice that could improve that experience.
f)
Review the current use of available
technology and opportunities for future technology to assist in improving the
service.
g) Benchmark DA performance, workload per officer, internal referrals
and KPI’s over time.
h) Review staff resourcing, team structure, culture, cost
implications and identify opportunities and constraints for future
recruitment and career opportunities.
i)
Review the current approach with the
Legal Services team with respect to the coordination of litigation matters in
the Land and Environment Court and Local Court.
3. Environmental Health and Building Regulation - The review will
consider the following:
a) Assess the customer experience by reviewing the end-to-end
customer experience for Environmental Health and Building Regulation,
undertaking a detailed analysis of the customer experience for the five main
areas:
i.
Development compliance matters;
ii.
Fire safety;
iii.
Regulation of food safety and public
health;
iv.
Investigation of all pollution; and
v.
Public safety complaints.
b) Review results of recent customer experience survey for this area
and review 2023 referrals to the Internal Ombudsman for this area.
c) Review the current use of available technology and opportunities
for future technology to assist in improving the service.
d) Review the relevant policies and procedures that provide the
framework for decision making.
e) Benchmark performance by analysis of Customer Request Management,
workload per officer, and KPI’s over time.
f) Review staff resourcing, team structure, culture, cost
implications and identify opportunities and constraints for future
recruitment and career opportunities
4. That following consideration of this report, a detailed brief will
form part of a procurement process to find suitable consultants. A draft
report is to be provided for review within 8 weeks of commencement. The final
report is to be presented to a Councillor workshop and the Audit Risk and
Improvement Committee, Customer Service Sub-Committee, and then brought to
Council.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Langford,
Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Griffiths and Stamolis
Amendment (Atkins/Da Cruz)
That the terms of reference
ensure that the interests of impacted neighbours are taken into account in
the review.
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
*Cr Griffiths did not vote for or against
the motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.4 of Council’s Code
of Meeting Practice (as shown below), he is recorded as voting against the
motion:
A Councillor who is present at a
meeting of Council but who fails to vote on a motion put to the meeting is
taken to have voted against the motion.
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C0923(1) Item 20 Report
on meetings with key stakeholders on the Local
Environmental Plan
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Motion (D’Arienzo/Langford)
1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council notes the key stakeholder meeting for Ashfield and
Marrickville showed that there is consensus on several planning principles:
a)
Provision of affordable housing;
b)
Need for mix of dwelling types and
sizes;
c)
Adaptation to climate change;
d)
Good amenity / high quality development;
and
e)
Planning for local communities.
3. That Council notes the varied views on:
a)
Heritage;
b)
Parking; and
c)
Location of new housing ie. near public
transport or spread throughout area.
4. That Council recommits to survey the community seeking input on
principles for planning through the LEP and will widely promote the survey
and make it available at Council street stalls.
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
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Procedural Motion: (Byrne/Smith)
That Council allow Clr Howard to speak
for 2 additional minutes on Item 21.
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
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C0923(1) Item 21 FOGO
Service (Food Recycling) Monthly Update
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Motion: (Howard/Scott)
1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That prior to 9 October 2023, Council recommence the reusable
sanitary item and nappy rebate and allocate $30,000 from the Domestic Waste
Reserve.
3. That from 9 October 2023 to 30 June 2024, households will be able
to drop off sealed bags of excess disposable nappies, incontinence aids,
sanitary products and cat litter to the Community Recycling Centres in
Leichhardt and St Peters, and the Summer Hill Sustainability Hub.
4. That specific education materials be created around ways to reduce
odours associated with these household waste items.
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
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C0923(1) Item 22 Cost
and Logistics Report for the distribution of Council
branded products
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Motion: (Scott/Stephens)
That Council
receive and note the report and approve:
a) The giveaway of the remaining 200 Inner West Council tote bags at
the weekly community engagement stalls;
b) The use of the already allocated $2,500 for production of inner
west t-shirts and coffee cups to be available at the weekly community
engagement stalls; and
c) In order to respond to the staff comment that a distinctive design
for community products is required, that a public design competition is held
for that design, with a $500 prize for the winner.
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
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C0923(1) Item 23 Notice
of Motion: Making the Rainbow Tunnels Permanent
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Motion: (Lockie/Smith)
1. That Council notes the successful collaboration between Transport for NSW and Inner West Council that
saw three rainbow lighting artworks installed in Transport for NSW-owned
pedestrian tunnels in Newtown, Petersham and Ashfield during Pride Inner West
and Sydney WorldPride.
2. That Council notes that these works were produced and funded by
Transport for NSW as part of its reVITALise 2023 Creative Program and Safer
Cities Program.
3. That Council notes that these artworks were created by local
LGBTQIA+ artists and were extremely well-received by the community.
4. That Council notes that, since these artworks were deinstalled in
April/May 2023, there have been requests from the community for them to be
reinstalled.
5. That Council asks the Mayor to write to the Minister for Transport
to:
a)
Request that Transport for NSW works
with Inner West Council to make the Rainbow Tunnel artworks permanent; and
b) Reiterate concerns raised by council’s letter, sent on 9 May
2022, to advocate for the installation of flood mitigation infrastructure and
improved lighting for the Ashfield pedestrian tunnel.
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
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C0923(1) Item 24 Notice
of Motion: Balmain Road/Orange Grove crossing
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Motion: (Stamolis/Byrne)
1.
That Council renew the surface
of the road crossing that it is responsble for,
along with the immediately adjacent footpath, from the Lilyfield shops to the
Orange Grove School (i.e. across Balmain Road) as soon as possible.
2.
That if the surface is not Council’s responsibility,
Council contact Transport for NSW to renew the surface.
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
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Councillor Lockie left the Meeting at 9:50
pm as she declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 25 Notice of
Motion: Newtown Festival as she works at the City of Sydney in the Office of
the Lord Mayor.
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C0923(1) Item 25 Notice
of Motion: Newtown Festival
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Motion: (Atkins/D’Arienzo)
1.
That Council note that the Newtown Neighbourhood
Centre has announced that it will no longer hold a Newtown Festival.
2.
That Council note that the suburb of
Newtown is partly in the Inner West Council area, and partly in the City of
Sydney Council area, with King Street being the border between the two councils.
3.
That Council note that the Inner West
Council has a strong program of community festivals, some of which include
main street closures.
4.
That Council note the City of Sydney
has a Sydney Streets program where major streets including high streets are
closed once or twice a year to traffic, to celebrate neighbourhoods, and that
the streets to be included in the annual program are selected following
consultation.
5.
That Council ask the Mayor to write to
the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney to discuss the possibility that a Sydney
Streets closure could be held in Newtown, organised in coordination with the
Inner West Council.
6.
That Council notes
the additional money Council has allocated in the budget to support
festivals, the expansion of St Anmore Festival into all wards, the recent
hosting of World Pride including a screening of Mardi Gras in Newtown, the
Celebrate South King festival in Newtown, and screenings for the
Women’s Football World Cup, one of which was held in Newtown.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard,
Langford, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Lockie
Amendment (D’Arienzo/Scott)
That point 6 be amended to ‘That
Council notes the additional
money Council has allocated in the budget to support festivals, the expansion
of St Anmore Festival into all wards, the recent hosting of World Pride
including a screening of Mardi Gras in Newtown, the Celebrate South King
festival in Newtown, and screenings for the Women’s Football World Cup,
one of which was held in Newtown’.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and
Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis
Absent: Cr Lockie
As this amendment was carried, it was incorporated into the
primary motion.
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Councillor Lockie returned to the Meeting
at 9:54 pm.
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C0923(1) Item 26 Notice
of Motion: Good Neighbour Policy
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Motion: (Scott/Byrne)
1.
That Council consider
expanding the ‘Good Neighbour Policy’ beyond live music
venues and licensed premises to include artistic, creative and sporting clubs
and activities, and commercial and retail businesses, excluding construction
businesses and the Development Assessment process.
2. That Council staff bring back report on the regulatory
implications of this course of action and a draft amended version of the
policy to Council for approval before the end of 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
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Councillor Atkins left the Meeting at 9:56
pm.
Councillor Atkins returned to the Meeting
at 9:59 pm.
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C0923(1) Item 29 Notice
of Motion: White Bay Cruise Ship Terminal Impacts
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Motion: (Stamolis/Shetty)
1.
That Council notes that a NSW
Parliamentary Inquiry in 2015 found that it was a serious error to locate the
cruise ship terminal at White Bay.
2.
That Council supports the Balmain
community and local advocacy group’s calls to protect the local
community from air and noise pollution coming from cruise ships docking at
White Bay.
3.
That Council writes to the Minister for
Transport seeking information about:
a) when shore power is expected to become operational at White Bay
Wharf 5;
b) whether use of shore power will be mandatory for all cruise ships
at White Bay Wharf 5 (once implemented) and if not, why not;
c) what plans for future use of White Bay Wharf 4 are being made and
whether shore power will be provided;
d) what plans are being made to improve fuel quality used by cruise
ships within Sydney Harbour;
e) what fuel quality regulations will be required for ships at berth
(i.e. during arrival and preparation for departure of cruise ships); and
f)
how the impact of noise from cruise
ships on the local community will be addressed.
4.
That Council advises the Minister for
Transport of the ongoing impact of cruise ships operations at White Bay
including air and noise pollution.
5. That Council welcomes the recommitment of the
NSW Government and the Transport Minister to the introduction of shore power
in Balmain and Glebe Island and the Minister's public statements that:
a)
Shore power is
expected to become operational at White Bay Wharf 5 at the end of 2024; and
b)
That Cruise and or
bulk ships that have the capacity to take shore power will be required to do
so if shore power is available.
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
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C0923(1) Item 30 Notice
of Motion: Clontarf Cottage Consultation
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Motion: (Stamolis/Shetty)
That Council undertake consultation with
Friends of Clontarf Cottage, the community and the Access Committee about
capital works, funding and future use of Clontarf Cottage.
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
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C0923(1) Item 31 Notice
of Motion: State Housing: Occupied Dwellings Fall
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Motion: (Stamolis/Byrne)
That Council write to the Minister for
Housing requesting information about:
a) Why there has been a fall in occupied dwellings
across the Inner West which are used for State Housing;
b) The current number of occupied and unoccupied
private dwellings in the Inner West which are provided as State Housing (by
suburb, if possible); and
c) Plans for new building or expansion of public
housing in the Inner West.
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
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C0923(1) Item 32 Notice
of Motion: LGNSW 2023 Annual Conference – Ban Gas in
New Housing
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Motion: (Atkins/Scott)
1. That
Council note the desirability of ceasing provision of gas in new housing to
reduce emissions and improve indoor air quality.
2. That
Council submit the following motion for consideration at the Local Government
NSW 2023 Annual Conference.
Text of Motion
That Local Government NSW calls on the
NSW Government to introduce a ban on gas in new housing to reduce emissions,
improve indoor air quality in homes and reduce cost of living pressures by
removing an unnecessary utility bill.
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
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Councillor Shetty left the Meeting at 10:07
pm.
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C0923(1) Item 36 Notice
of Motion: Naming of Rozelle Parklands and elements
within
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Motion: (Stamolis/Da Cruz)
1. That Council note the disruption and impacts that the building of the Rozelle
Interchange has imposed on our community including businesses, residents and
wildlife habitat.
2. That Council note the Rozelle Parklands are being created on the Interchange
to provide much needed open space and sports facilities for the Inner West.
3. That Council note there has been no community consultation on the masterplan
for the parklands.
4. That Council calls on the Minister for Transport to consult the community on
the future use of the parklands and adjacent areas including addressing
issues such as air quality and the impacts of climate change.
5. That Council report back on progress in regard to naming the Rozelle
Parklands.
6. That Council advice the
Minister that it wishes to initiate a broad based engagement process to name
key elements within the Rozelle Parklands.
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
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Councillor Shetty returned to the Meeting at
10:09 pm.
Procedural Motion (Stephens/Smith)
That Council allow Clr Howard to speak
for 1 additional minute on Item 37.
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
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C0923(1) Item 37 Notice
of Motion: Councils Flyer "We Are About Respect"
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Motion: (Stamolis/Atkins)
That Council refer the flyer to the
Customer Service Sub-committee for review.
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
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Procedural motion (Atkins/Byrne)
That Council allow Clr Shetty to speak
for 1 additional minute on Item 38.
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
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C0923(1) Item 38 Notice
of Motion: Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre – Deep Water
Pool
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Motion: (Shetty/Griffiths)
1. That Council notes the
petition to IWC with 1,262 signatures urging Council to retain the deep water
pool.
2. That Council notes the lack
of publicly accessible deep water pool facilities across Greater Sydney for
both diving and underwater rugby.
3. That Council reviews the depth of
the pool during the design phase in consultation with key stakeholders
including Diving NSW, UNSW Whales Underwater Rugby Club, Sydney Underwater
Rugby Club and others.
4. That Council brings a report back
to Council that includes design options that could accommodate a 3.8m depth
in part of the pool, including cost estimates.
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
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Procedural Motion: (Scott/Drury)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to
bring forward items 49,50 and 51 to be dealt with at this time and 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:
C0923(1) Item 49 RFT 16-23 Annette
Kellerman Aquatic Centre Re-Cladding Works (Section
10A(2)(c) and (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) 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 that would, if
disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
C0923(1)
Item 50 RFT 06-23 Sanitary and Hygiene Product Services (Section 10A(2)(c) and (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) 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 that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial
position of the person who supplied it.
C0923(1) Item 51 Lambert Park Tender (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.
resolutions passed during closed session
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C0923(1) Item 49 RFT
16-23 Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre Re-Cladding Works
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Motion: (Drury/Stephens)
1.
That the tender
submitted by Tecorp Pty Ltd be accepted for Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre
Re-Cladding Works for Inner West Council with the lump sum amount of
$1,995,132 including GST .
2. That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to
authorise any variations to this contract within the amount 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
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C0923(1) Item 50 RFT
06-23 Sanitary and Hygiene Product Services
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Motion: (Drury/Scott)
That from
the tenders submitted the following tenderer be accepted for the above RFT, the trustee for Shea Group Trading
Trust trading as Enviro LCS Pty Ltd to provide sanitary / Hygiene servicing
and the period product vending machine services for Council for period of 3
years, with options for 1 year + 1 year extensions, resulting in a combined
value of all selected services of $526,819.00 per annum Incl GST.
($2,634,095.00 Incl GST for period of 5 years).
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
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The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Scott left the
Meeting at 10:36 pm as she declared a significant,
pecuniary interest in Item 51 Lambert Park as her residence is in close proximity to the site that is the
subject of the tender.
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C0923(1) Item 51 Lambert
Park Tender
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Motion: (Drury/Stephens)
1.
That Council delegate authority to the
General Manager to award the tender for the synthetic field renewal at
Lambert Park.
2.
That Council allocate capital funding
to the synthetic field renewal at Lambert Park through the Quarterly Budget
review process.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford,
Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Cr Da Cruz
Absent: Cr Scott
Amendment (Da Cruz)
That Council review the site to see if
there is an opportunity for additional tree planting.
The amendment lapsed for want of seconded.
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Procedural Motion (Howard/D’Arienzo)
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, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Scott
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Scott returned to the Meeting at 10:41
pm.
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C0923(1) Item 39 Notice
of Motion: Additional Funding for Norton St Italian Festa
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Motion: (Shetty/Atkins)
That Council allocate an additional
$10,000 to fund Norton Street Italian Festa 2023.
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
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C0923(1) Item 41 Notice
of Motion: Energy Efficiency Service Pilot
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Motion: (Smith/Scott)
1.
That
Council allocate $25,000 to pilot a trial energy efficiency service for
low-income households in the Inner West, per the adopted 2023/24 budget.
2.
That
Council engage with relevant local groups on the planning and delivery of the
trial service, including local community energy groups, community housing
providers, tenant advocacy groups, and other relevant organisations.
3.
That
Council require that applicants for tender to deliver the service be
not-for-profit and have local expertise.
4.
That
Council endorse the pilot service to be targeted at low-income households and
tenants, who are impacted most by rising energy costs.
5.
That
Council trial the service for a period of nine months, with an interim report
to be provided to Council after five months and a final report to be provided
following the conclusion of the trial.
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
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Procedural Motion: (Byrne/Howard)
That Council allow Clr D’Arienzo
to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 42.
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
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C0923(1) Item 42 Notice
of Motion: Congratulations Gabby Rennard
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Lockie)
That Council thanks and congratulates
Gabby Rennard for her dedication and service to the Inner West 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
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Meeting closed at 10.55pm.
Public Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker
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Suburb
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Item 3:
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Anna Sorden
Neil Tonkin
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Ashfield
Lilyfield
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Item 4:
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Louisa Larkin
Peter Hoermann
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Balmain
Balmain
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Item 5:
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Annette Alexander
Rina Chmait
Christine Gough
Nick Kambounias
Andrew McFarland
Josephine Pinto
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Ashfield
Ashfield
Ashfield
Earlwood
Ashfield
Ashfield
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Item 11:
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Benjamin Peak
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Waterloo
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Item 33:
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Bryle Leano
Damien Nguyen
Charlie
Murphy
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Ashfield
Ashfield
Ashfield
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Item 34:
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Riley Brooke
Charlie
Murphy
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Ashfield
Ashfield
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Item 38:
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Ben Maslen
Gillian
Brooker
Lyle Taualai
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Coogee
Tenambit
Five Dock
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Item 39:
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Mark Chapman
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Leichhardt
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Unconfirmed Minutes of
Ordinary Council meeting held 12 September 2023.