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Council Meeting
10 October 2023 |
Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 October 2023 at Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting commenced at 6.30pm
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Present: |
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Darcy Byrne Chloe Smith Liz Atkins Marghanita Da Cruz Jessica D’Arienzo Mark Drury Dylan Griffiths Mathew Howard Justine Langford Pauline Lockie Philippa Scott Kobi Shetty
John Stamolis Timothy Stephens Zoi Tsardoulias Simone Plummer |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (attended via audio-visual link) (attended in person from 6.54pm) Councillor (attended via audio-visual link) Councillor Councillor (6.32pm) General Manager Director Planning |
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Ryann Midei |
Director Infrastructure |
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Ruth Callaghan Kelly Loveridge Matthew Pearce George Georgakis Erin White Chris Sleiman David Daniels Scott Mullen Daniel East Ken Welsh Melanie Gurney
Manod Wickramasinghe |
Director Community Director Corporate General Counsel Governance Manager Manager Resource Recovery and Fleet Services Acting Chief Financial Officer Audit Office NSW Strategic Investments and Property Manager Acting Senior Manager Strategic Planning Coordinator Strategic Transport Planning Senior Manager Customer Experience and Service Transformation Traffic and Transport Planning Manager |
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Katherine Paixao Pamela MacIntyre |
Business Paper Coordinator Business Paper Officer |
APOLOGIES AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Motion: (Lockie/Stephens)
1. That apologies for lateness from Councillor Tsardoulias be accepted.
2. That Council accept Councillor Stamolis’ request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via audio-visual link due to being interstate.
3. That Council accept Councillor Shetty’s request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via audio-visual link (6.30pm until 6.54pm) whilst returning back from her sitting in parliament.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis and Stephens
Against Motion: Nil
Councillor Tsardoulias entered the Meeting at 6:32 pm.
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Motion: (Stephens/D’Arienzo)
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 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 Item 34 Notice of Motion: Mitigating the Impact of Bankstown Train Line Closures as he works in the Office of the Minister for Transport, and in that capacity he has been directly engaged in work around the Temporary Transport Plan. With an abundance of caution, and to avoid any perception of conflict, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.
Councillor Shetty declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 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 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 below disclosures of interest were made during the meeting**
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 2023 as Item 8 of the Local Traffic Committee meeting minutes relates to a Motor Bike parking zone in William Street Leichhardt and he is the joint owner of a property in Allen Street, which adjoins William Street. Out of an abundance of caution, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.
Councillor Shetty declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club as one of the proposed motions was writing to her in her capacity as the Member for Balmain and applying for Community Building Partnerships grants through her State Office. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club as she works in the Office of the Premier of NSW. The Premier’s Department manages the Community Partnerships Grants program on behalf of the Premier. Successful grant applications are decided by the Premier. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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That the Minutes of the Council held on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 and Tuesday, 19 September 2023 be confirmed as a correct record subject to the following amendment:
- 12 September 2023, Item 55 Mayoral Minute: Alcohol-free zone at Loyalty Square Balmain to be corrected t reflect Councillor Griffiths voting against the motion. – Clr Griffiths voted against the item.
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.
Councillor Shetty left the Meeting at 7:13 pm.
Councillor Shetty returned to the Meeting at 7:26 pm.
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1. That no additional fee be charged for upsizing a red lid garbage bin for 2023-2024 and review fees for future years after the roll out of the service.
2. That Council ensure that information about the availability of the free, larger 240L red lid bin is communicated to all residents who contact Council to express concern about how they will manage with the fortnightly red lid bin collection.
3. That Council make additional stock of FOGO-Food recycling caddies, compostable bin liners and printed waste calendars available at all libraries, customer service centres, customer service stalls, festivals and other locations as a matter of priority.
4. That Council make hard copies of the Frequently Asked Questions document prominently available at libraries, customer service centres, customer service stalls, festivals and other locations as a matter of priority.
5. That Council in the next week, write to residents and distribute material to every household, outlining the specific assistance council is providing to help residents through the transition to FOGO-Food recycling services.
6. That Council contact local businesses asking them to stock additional compostable bags that are accredited for use in FOGO and encouraging them to be prominently displayed.
7. That Council double expenditure on the promotion of social media assets related to FOGO budgeted for the next month, funded through the Domestic Waste Fund.
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 |
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That Inner West Council host a referendum night event at Wests Ashfield Leagues Club making use of the auditorium there. The likely cost of food and beverages for the evening will be approximately $5000, funding for which is to be identified in the next quarterly review.
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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1. That Council hold the 2024 Bairro Portuguese festival as an evening event.
2. That Council collaborate with representatives of the Portuguese community and local businesses in Petersham to arrange Portuguese-themed Christmas decorations in 2023, to be funded from existing main street improvement budgets.
3. That Council convene a meeting with Portuguese community representatives to consult them on the location and design of the signage and artwork being developed for the Little Portugal Precinct.
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 to bring forward the following items to be dealt with at this time:
1. Item 1 Privacy, Data Breaches and Access to Information Policies
2. Item 4 Public Exhibition - Draft Complaints Handling Policy
3. Item 11 Post Exhibition - Darrell Jackson Garden - Park Plan of Management
4. Item 13 Yeo Park Rotunda - Conservation Management Plan
5. Item 15 Draft Site Specific Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013 - 122-130 Pyrmont Bridge Road and 206 Parramatta Road, Annandale
6. Item 19 2022-2023 Annual Disclosures of Interest and Designated Persons Disclosures of Interest
7. Item 24 Development Assessment Information Sessions
8. Item 30 Notion of Motion: Council Services
9. Item 32 Notion of Motion: Marrickville District Lawn Tennis Club
10. Item 40 Petersham Park - Lease of Cafe at Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre
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 the following items be moved in globo and the recommendations contained within the report be adopted:
1. Item 1 Privacy, Data Breaches and Access to Information Policies
2. Item 4 Public Exhibition - Draft Complaints Handling Policy
3. Item 11 Post Exhibition - Darrell Jackson Garden - Park Plan of Management
4. Item 13 Yeo Park Rotunda - Conservation Management Plan
5. Item 15 Draft Site Specific Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013 - 122-130 Pyrmont Bridge Road and 206 Parramatta Road, Annandale
6. Item 19 2022-2023 Annual Disclosures of Interest and Designated Persons Disclosures of Interest
7. Item 24 Development Assessment Information Sessions
8. Item 30 Notion of Motion: Council Services
9. Item 32 Notion of Motion: Marrickville District Lawn Tennis Club
10. Item 40 Petersham Park - Lease of Cafe at Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre
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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1. That Council ensure verge mowing and street cleaning public data spreadsheets are accurately and frequently updated, with data cleaned and summarised so as to be more easy to read and interpret by the community.
2. That Council investigate ways to improve the accuracy and accessibility of these records for the public and report back on planned and possible improvements on or before February 2024.
3. That Council explore what other data on regularly delivered council services (including weeding, tree and garden bed plantings, number of public bins, street beautification, etc) can be made public on the website in a similar way to verge mowing and street cleaning and report back to Council on or before February 2024.
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 to bring forward item 5 Public Exhibition – Draft Media Policy for Staff and 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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C1023(1) Item 3 Draft Annual Financial Statements for the financial year 2022/23 |
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That Council endorse the financial statements to be placed on public exhibition.
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/Stephens)
That Council allow Clr Smith speak for 2 additional minutes on item 7.
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/Stephens)
That Council allow Clr Griffiths speak for 1 additional minute on item 7.
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/D’Arienzo)
That the meeting be adjourned for 10 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 8.48pm
The meeting recommenced at 9.00pm
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 2023 as Item 8 of the Local Traffic Committee meeting minutes relates to a Motor Bike parking zone in William Street Leichhardt and he is the joint owner of a property in Allen Street, which adjoins William Street. Out of an abundance of caution, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the Meeting at 9:27 pm. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith assumed the chair.
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 9:32 pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith vacated the chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the chair.
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Motion: (Stephens/Lockie)
1. That Council publicly exhibit the InnerWest@40 Study for a period of 28 days and seek community feedback on the proposed Strategy.
2. That Council forward the InnerWest@40 Study to the minister responsible, the Hon John Graham MLC, Minister for Roads, his support for the project.
3. That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the InnerWest@40 Study be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption
4. That Council prioritise the roll out of the strategy in close proximity to aged care homes and childcare centres, along with schools and hospitals.
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 (Da Cruz/Atkins)
That Council note that in 2022: 6
people killed; 77 were seriously
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 |
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1. That Council note the update on the Local Democracy Groups and approve the composition of the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee.
2. That Council host an end of year reception to thank the local democracy group members for their contributions.
3. That the local democracy groups are invited to share a brief update at the end of year reception.
4. That Council invites the Local Democracy groups to provide formalised feedback to Council on how it is performing in the relevant area and how it could do better.
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/Smith)
That Council allow Clr Howard speak for 1 additional minute on item 20.
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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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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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council write to Penny Sharpe MLC the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment welcoming the $2 million commitment from the NSW Government for the Callan Point swimming site project and seeking a timeline for council receiving it.
3. That Council write to Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces seeking his assistance in establishing a high-level reference group to work with Council to expedite the completion of the Callan Point swimming site.
4. That Council write to Jo Haylen MP, Minister for Transport to thank her for Maritime’s support of the project so far and seeking her assistance in asking key staff to participate in the working group to facilitate the expedited completion of the Callan Point swimming site.
5. That Rowing NSW, local rowing clubs and the Dobroyd Aquatic Club (sailing) be consulted early in the 2023 engagement process.
6. That Council receive an update at the December 2023 Ordinary meeting on progress with regard to the funding, timeline and implementation of the swim site.
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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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council receive a list of technical fit-out suggestions from the Marrickville Town Hall Steering Committee and report to the November 2023 meeting with a list of recommendations and indicative cost.
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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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council officers formally capture and translate the discussion emerging from the Mental Health Forum in the Inner West Wellbeing Strategy into measurable actions.
3. That Council hold a Mental Health Forum every two 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 |
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Lockie)
That Council allow Clr Atkins speak for 2 additional minutes on item 29.
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 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/Stephens)
That Council allow Clr Howard speak for 2 additional minutes on item 29.
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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1. That Council notes the recent decision by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments to introduce mandatory packaging design standards for recycled content.
2. That Council write to Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and local independent supermarkets advocating for:
a) the return of soft plastics recycling services in inner west supermarkets;
b) the reduction of plastics in packaging and implementation of product stewardship measures; and
c) the trial of compostable barrier bags in supermarkets across the Inner West as we roll out FOGO-food recycling.
3. That Council investigate options to enable soft plastics to be recycled through the yellow-lid recycling bin, as is the case in some other local government areas, and to report back to Council in March 2024.
4. That subject to securing a suitable location, Council investigate and seek funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for polystyrene recycling plant and equipment and report back to Council in March 2024.
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 10:34 pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 34 Notice of Motion: Mitigating the Impact of Bankstown Train Line Closures as he works in the Office of the Minister for Transport, and in that capacity he has been directly engaged in work around the Temporary Transport Plan.
Procedural Motion (Scott/ Byrne)
That Council recommit the vote for the Primary motion and the Foreshadowed motion for Item 34.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Howard
Primary Motion (Langford/Griffiths)
Motion Tied
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Absent: Cr Howard
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost.
Vote for Foreshadowed motion (Drury/D’Arienzo)
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Howard
Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting at 10:43 pm.
Procedural Motion (Scott/Lockie)
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:
C1023(1) Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club (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.
C1023(1) Item 42 Public EV Charging Proposal (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
Councillor Shetty declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club as one of the proposed motions was writing to her in her capacity as the Member for Balmain and applying for Community Building Partnerships grants through her State Office. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.
Councillor Shetty left the Meeting at 10:47 pm.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club as she works in the Office of the Premier of NSW. The Premier’s Department manages the Community Partnerships Grants program on behalf of the Premier. Successful grant applications are decided by the Premier. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.
Councillor Smith left the Meeting at 10:50 pm.
Councillor Stamolis retired from the Meeting at 10:51 pm.
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1. That Council approve the grant of a ten (10) + ten (10) year Lease of the Gladstone Park Bowling Club Limited for use as bowling club, as per the proposed lease terms and conditions contained in the report.
2. That Council approves a 75% Accommodation Grant to be applied to the rent in accordance with Council’s Land and Property Policy.
3. That Council authorises the General Manager or delegate to negotiate, finalise terms and execute the Lease documentation.
4. That Council seek consent from the Minister for Lands and Property to execute the attached lease under Section 70(2)(d) Crown Land Management Regulation 2018, to Gladstone Park Bowling Club Limited ACN: 001 042 691 as a not-for-profit organisation.
5. That Council approves the public notification of the proposed lease for a minimum of 28 days in accordance with the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 and Local Government Act 1993.
6. That Council work with the Club to install lighting in the largest tree at the venue to be funded through the main streets decorations budget.
7. That Council write to the Member for Balmain proposing that capital upgrades to the Club be funded through the Community Building Partnerships grant for the Balmain electorate.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil Absent: Crs Shetty, Smith and Stamolis |
Councillor Shetty returned to the Meeting at 10:52 pm.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith returned to the Meeting at 10:52 pm.
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1. That Council approve Council Officers to work with PLUS ES (Ausgrid Group) to explore opportunities to develop a public charging network for electric vehicles separately but complimentary to the existing Request for Quotation process for kerbside public charging.
2. That Council incorporate Balmain Depot as proposed location for electric vehicle charging stations in current procurement processes and in the exploration of opportunities with AUSGRID group.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Stamolis
Amendment (Langford/Griffiths)
That Council work with Plus ES to commence a pilot program that prioritises areas in the LGA where there is higher take up of EVs, limited off-street parking and current lack of public charging infrastructure.
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford and Shetty Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias Absent: Cr Stamolis |
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Scott)
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, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Stamolis
Meeting closed at 11.01pm.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS:
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Item #
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Speaker |
Suburb |
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Item 7: |
David Baxter Mike Roberts Michael Lal |
Leichhardt Ashfield Ashfield |
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Item 8: |
Cynthia Nadai |
Lilyfield |
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Item 12: |
Deborah Yates |
Balmain |
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Item 14: |
Helen Jones Leanne Elsworthy Mary Lafferty Justin Simon Sharon Carey |
Leichhardt Leichhardt Leichhardt Summer Hill Leichhardt |
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Item 16: |
Jennifer Aaron |
Leichhardt |
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Item 17: |
Rachel Davies Joy Camilleri Neil Tonkin |
Ashfield Leichhardt Lilyfield |
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Item 29: |
Yasmin Andrews Honey Christensen Dr Jess Hooley |
Leichhardt Lewisham Newtown |
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Item 33: |
Francis Lee |
Zetland |
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Item 34: |
Colin Hesse |
Marrickville |
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Item 41: |
James Heeks |
Birchgrove |