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Council Meeting
13 February 2024 |
Minutes of Ordinary
Council Meeting held on 13 February 2024 at
Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting commenced at 6.45pm
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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 Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Director Planning |
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Ryann Midei |
Director Infrastructure |
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Ruth Callaghan Kelly Loveridge Beau-Jane De Costa Matthew Pearce Chris Sleiman Daniel East Manod Wickramasinghe Scott Mullen |
Director Community Director Corporate Senior Manager Governance and Risk General Counsel Acting Chief Financial Officer Acting Senior Manager Strategic Planning Traffic and Transport Planning Manager Strategic Investments and Property Manager |
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Katherine Paixao Darcie Huisman |
Business Paper Coordinator Business Paper Officer |
APOLOGIES AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Nil.
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to his and his associates primary residences being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed reforms he has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such he will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor Da Cruz declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission as her primary residence and her relatives’ non-primary residence are affected by the proposed reforms. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Atkins declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to their primary residence being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed reforms they have prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such they will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor Langford declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her primary residence being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed reforms she has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such she will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor Griffiths declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to his primary residence being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed reforms he has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such he will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor Shetty declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her primary residence being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed reforms she prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such she will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor Shetty declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 14 - Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 11 December 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.
Councillor Lockie declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her and an associated company or body’s primary residence being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed forms she has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such she will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor Drury declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to his primary residence being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed forms he has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such he will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor Tsardoulias declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her and her associates primary residences being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed forms she has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such she will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her and her associates primary residences being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed forms she has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such she will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor Stephens declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission as he and his wife are joint owners of a property that is not their primary residence that may be affected by the reforms. He will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter. Councillor Stephens also submitted prior to the meeting and tabled at the Council Meeting a Special Disclosure form in relation to pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to his and his associates’ primary residences being within the areas proposed for reform.
Councillor Howard declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission as an associate owns a property that is not a principal residence in an area that may be impacted by the proposed planning reforms, but out of an abundance of caution he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter. Councillor Howard also submitted prior to the meeting and tabled at the Council Meeting a Special Disclosure form in relation to pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to his and his associates’ primary residences being within the areas proposed for reform.
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 3 Parramatta Road Corridor Stage 1 Proposal (PRCUTS) - Preliminary Engagement Outcomes as he works in the Office of the Minister for Transport and given this is a planning matter and out of an abundance of caution, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 14 - Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 11 December 2023 as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport, who in her capacity as the Member for Summer Hill has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. He will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative.
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 29 - Notice of Motion: Inner West Schools Active Travel as he works in the Office of the Minister for Transport which may have oversight of the grant program referenced in the Motion and out of an abundance of caution, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Scott declared and tabled pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her and her associates primary residences being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed reforms she has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such she will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
Councillor D’Arienzo declared and tabled a pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her and her associates primary residences being within the areas proposed for reform, however, due to the significant portion of the LGA that is potentially going to be impacted by the proposed reforms she has prior to the meeting submitted a Special Disclosure form, in accordance with the Code of Conduct, this provides an exemption for Councillors in this instance and as such she will remain and vote on the matter in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
The General Manager declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to an associate’s primary residence being within the areas proposed for reforms. He will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
The Director Corporate declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her usual primary residence being within the areas proposed for reforms. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
***All special disclosures tabled at the meeting are available at the end of these minutes.***
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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That the minutes of the Council held on 5 December 2023 be confirmed as a correct record subject to the following correction:
C1223(1) Item 24, Notice of Motion: Multicultural Advisory Committee, be amended to note that Clr Lockie moved a procedural motion to withdraw Item 24 which was seconded by Mayor Byrne and carried.
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 Da Cruz left the Meeting at 7:08pm during Public Forum for item 2 as she declared a significant, pecuniary interest as her primary residence and her relatives’ non-primary residence are affected by the proposed reforms.
Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 7:08pm during Public Forum for item 2 as he declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest as an associate owns a property that is not a principal residence in an area that may be impacted by the proposed planning reforms.
Councillor Stephens left the Meeting at 7:08pm during Public Forum for item 2 as he declared a significant, pecuniary interest as he and his wife are joint owners of a property that is not their primary residence that may be affected by the reforms.
The General Manager left the Meeting at 7:08pm during Public Forum for item 2 as he declared a significant, pecuniary interest due to an associate’s primary residence being within the areas proposed for reforms.
The Director Corporate left the Meeting at 7:08pm during Public Forum for item 2 as she declared a significant, pecuniary interest due to her usual primary residence being within the areas proposed for reforms.
Councillor Da Cruz returned to the Meeting at 7:43pm
Councillor Stephens returned to the Meeting at 7:43pm
The Director Corporate returned to the Meeting at 7:45pm
The General Manager returned to the Meeting at 7:52pm
Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting at 7:53pm
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Griffiths)
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 8:59pm
Procedural Motion: (Byrne/Scott)
That the meeting be adjourned for 2 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 9:23pm
The meeting recommenced at 9:26pm
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1. That Council note the high volume of submissions received from the community regarding the proposal for an all-weather sporting field to be installed in a park nearby to Rozelle Parklands.
2. That Council note the advocacy and submissions from Balmain District Football Club and Leichhardt Saints Football Club that they are facing severe capacity constraints and are in danger of having to turn away large numbers of players, due to a shortage of playing space.
3. That Council note the huge increase in usage of Lambert Park since the installation of an all-weather surface and expansion of participation in sport this has allowed, particularly for girls.
4. That Council commit to delivering a new all-weather surface for the benefit of local sporting clubs, at one of the four locations previously resolved, using the funding provided by the NSW Government as compensation for the removal of such a facility from the final adopted plans for Rozelle Parklands.
5. That Council receive a report to the March Ordinary meeting on the outcomes of the consultation regarding the proposed all-weather surface as well as a summary of the available technologies for providing a hybrid surface, with councillors to be briefed on that report ahead of the meeting.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis
Amendment (Atkins/Da Cruz)
That paragraph 5 be amended to read as follows:
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
Amendment (Atkins/Da Cruz)
That paragraph 4 be deleted.
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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1. That Council urgently convene a meeting of local hospitality businesses and the Balmain-Rozelle Chamber of Commerce and invite Balmain ward councillors to discuss a joint promotional strategy and offerings to attract patrons attending the Biennale to local businesses.
2. That Council explore options for providing a free shuttle bus service between the Power Station and Darling St throughout the Biennale program.
3. That Council receive a report to the March Council meeting about the outcomes of the meeting with hospitality businesses and detailing a promotional plan to be supported by Council.
4. That Council install signage at prominent locations throughout the local community promoting the Biennale and Council’s EDGE activations that are part of the program.
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 congratulates APIA Leichhardt on their successful admittance to the new B-League competition to commence in 2025.
2. That Council waive fees for APIA Leichhardt for the use of Leichhardt Oval for Premier League games to be played there during the Lambert Park renovation.
3. That Council enter into a hiring arrangement with APIA Leichhardt for Leichhardt Oval to be their home ground for the inaugural B-League season in 2025 with Council officers delegated to negotiate the agreement with the Club.
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/Atkins)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the following items to be dealt with at this time:
1. Item 5 Mackey Park Plan of Management and Masterplan - Key Priority Actions
2. Item 6 Public Exhibition - Community Gardens Policy
3. Item 7 Public Exhibition - Land and Property Policy
4. Item 9 Post Exhibition - Code of Meeting Practice
5. Item 12 Women's World Cup - Wall of Support Artwork
6. Item 18 Local Democracy Group Progress Report
7. Item 20 Investment Report at 30 November 2023
8. Item 22 Councillor Expenses for 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023
9. Item 23 Designated Person Disclosure (Pecuniary Interest) Returns
10. Item 30 Notice of Motion: A Great Inner West Walk
11. Item 31 Notice of Motion: Parking in Industrial and Residential Zones
12. Item 32 Notice of Motion: Update on Key Traffic Issues in
Marrickville-Midjuburi
Ward
13. Item 33 Notice of Motion: Thank You Father Phillip Zadro
14. Item 38 Major Capital Projects Committee and Project Summary Report
15. Item 39 Community Batteries
16. Item 40 King George Park Inclusive Playground Construction Tender
17. Item 41 Sale of part of Yeend Street, Birchgrove
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/Atkins)
That the following items be moved in globo and the recommendations contained within the report be adopted:
1. Item 5 Mackey Park Plan of Management and Masterplan - Key Priority Actions
2. Item 6 Public Exhibition - Community Gardens Policy
3. Item 7 Public Exhibition - Land and Property Policy
4. Item 9 Post Exhibition - Code of Meeting Practice
5. Item 12 Women’s World Cup - Wall of Support Artwork
6. Item 18 Local Democracy Group Progress Report
7. Item 20 Investment Report at 30 November 2023
8. Item 22 Councillor Expenses for 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023
9. Item 23 Designated Person Disclosure (Pecuniary Interest) Returns
10. Item 30 Notice of Motion: A Great Inner West Walk
11. Item 31 Notice of Motion: Parking in Industrial and Residential Zones
12. Item 32 Notice of Motion: Update on Key Traffic Issues in
Marrickville-
Midjuburi
Ward
13. Item 33 Notice of Motion: Thank You Father Phillip Zadro
14. Item 38 Major Capital Projects Committee and Project Summary Report
15. Item 39 Community Batteries
16. Item 40 King George Park Inclusive Playground Construction Tender
17. Item 41 Sale of part of Yeend Street, Birchgrove
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 adopt the Code of Meeting Practice.
2. The Council update the Policy Register and publish, as applicable, internally, and externally the adopted Code of Meeting Practice.
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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C0224(1) Item 12 Women's World Cup - Wall of Support Artwork |
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That Council approve the location for the Women’s World Cup wall of support artwork on the wall of a residential property on Unwin’s Bridge Road Tempe.
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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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 investigate the development of a Great Inner West Walk, linking up key Inner West landmarks, communities, infrastructure and parks.
2. That Council request officers report back to Council in April 2024 on the feasibility of and opportunities to develop a Great Inner West Walk, including:
a) potential routes, including opportunities to work with adjacent councils and to link up with other existing and proposed walking infrastructure including the GreenWay, Bay Run, Tom Uren Trail and proposed Great Harbour Walk; b) benefits for the Inner West community and economy; c) opportunities to strengthen existing pedestrian and cycling links as part of a broader Great Walk project and to amplify existing Council programs including the Perfect Match program; d) interaction with the Inner West Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan; and e) potential costs, funding sources and timeline for development.
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 approve closing the part of Yeend Street, Birchgrove noted in this report (subject to survey) by notice published in the NSW Government Gazette, in accordance with Section 38D of the Roads Act 1993.
2. That Council authorise the placing of a Notice of partial road closure in the Government Gazette.
3. That Council note the land formerly part of Yeend St will be classified as operational land for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993.
4. That Council authorise the sale of the land to the adjoining landholder, as detailed in the Confidential Attachment 1.
5. That Council delegate Authority to the General Manager to sign all associated documents for the survey, road closure and sale of this land.
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 Da Cruz left the Meeting at 9:54pm as she declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 2 as her primary residence and her relatives’ non-primary residence are affected by the proposed reforms.
Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 9:54pm as he declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 2, as an associate owns a property that is not a principal residence in an area that may be impacted by the proposed planning reforms.
Councillor Stephens left the Meeting at 9:54pm as he declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 2 as he and his wife are joint owners of a property that is not their primary residence that may be affected by the reforms.
The General Manager left the Meeting at 9:54pm as he declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to an associate’s primary residence being within the areas proposed for reforms.
The Director Corporate left the Meeting at 9:54pm as she declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 2 - State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission due to her usual primary residence being within the areas proposed for reforms.
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C0224(1) Item 2 State Government Housing Reforms - Implications for the Inner West and Draft Submission |
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1. That Council endorse the Inner West Council submission to the proposed NSW Government Housing Reforms: Transit Oriented Development Program and Diverse and Well-Located Housing.
2. That Council forward the endorsed submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for consideration.
3. That due to the NSW government’s failure to undertake formal consultation with the community, council writes to every resident outlining Council’s concerns about the proposed housing reforms, convenes a series of public meetings to explain to residents the implications of these reforms, and encourages residents to make a submission.
4. That Council writes to the Minister for Planning to call on the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) to undertake a thorough community consultation process, including public meetings, community drop-in sessions and leaflets outlining the impact of the proposed changes.
Motion Tied For Motion: Crs Atkins, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Scott, Smith and Tsardoulias Absent: Crs Da Cruz, Howard and Stephens
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost.
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Scott)
That Council allow Clr D’Arienzo to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 2.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil Absent: Crs Da Cruz, Howard and Stephens
Councillor Stamolis left the Meeting at 10:26pm
Foreshadowed Motion (Byrne/D’Arienzo)
1. That Council makes the following submission to the state government, recognising the seriousness of the housing supply crisis and believes all elected representatives at all levels of government must take responsibility for addressing this.
2. That Council agrees in principle that increased residential density around transport hubs is a vital element in increasing housing supply.
3. That Council seeks to engage constructively with the Government on their proposed Transport Oriented Development (TOD) and Diverse and Well Located Housing (DWLH) rezoning reforms and seeks an urgent meeting with the Planning Minister to discuss this positive collaboration.
4. That Council notes that these rezoning proposals were only issued for consultation in late December 2023 and that they should not be rushed through prior to dwelling targets having been provided or without proper negotiation between Council and the Government.
5. That Council requests that the NSW Government works with us to ensure that excellent pattern book designs, that reflect the heritage and character of the inner west are made available as soon as possible in order that they can be incorporated into the TOD and DWLH.
6. That Council seeks urgent clarification from the NSW Government and the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) regarding the dwelling targets and how the TOD and DWLH will relate to existing heritage protections in the inner west.
7. That Council proposes that the NSW Government consider additional housing reforms and supply opportunities within the Inner West beyond TOD and DWLH including:
a) propose to the NSW Government that they consider establishing a state-controlled corporation to build homes and increase supply for the private sale and rental markets, as occurs successfully in many jurisdictions across the world; b) note the Victorian Government's $5.3 billion investment in building 12,000 new public housing dwellings and propose that the NSW Government make a comparable investment; c) finalise and share with Council the outcomes from the NSW and Commonwealth Crown land audits, and identify which of this land is suitable for housing and public housing; d) recommit our offer to the NSW Government to partner with the Council to provide support for public housing development on our council-owned land and seek to progress negotiations; e) expedite the finalisation of the Parramatta Road Corridor Stage 1 program transforming parts of Leichhardt, Taverners Hill and Kings Bay precincts by facilitating 1516 new dwellings; f) legislate the NSW Government’s rental reforms and resource the office of the Rental Commissioner to provide advice and assistance to tenants across NSW; g) include Inner West Council to have input into the Apartment Guide Design Standards, noting the success of our Architectural Excellence and Design Review Panel process; and h) request that the NSW Government amend the operation of the Inner West Planning Panel to create a pathway or mechanism for applicants, not just objectors, to have their development application referred to the Panel for determination.
8. That Council writes to Inner West residents outlining Council’s approach to the state government planning reforms and encourages them to make a submission.
9. That Council requests that the DPHI release Inner West-tailored information on the TOD, including map summaries of the changes.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Scott, Smith and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Langford, Lockie and Shetty Absent: Cs Da Cruz, Howard, Stamolis and Stephens |
Councillor Stamolis returned to the Meeting at 10:30pm
Councillor Da Cruz returned to the Meeting at 10:30pm
Councillor Stephens returned to the Meeting at 10:30pm
The Director Corporate returned to the Meeting 10:31pm
Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting at 10:47pm
The General Manager returned to the Meeting at 10:51pm
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C0224(1) Item 11 Introducing Dragon Boating into the Inner West and Iron Cove |
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Da Cruz)
1. That Council enters into a license agreement with the Different Strokes Dragon Boat Club and Sloths Dragon Boating to enable both clubs to formally establish a presence on Iron Cove, noting that both clubs have made a request to establish and store storage containers on road reserve opposite the Leichhardt Boat Ramp at the end of Canal Road (using Hawthorne Canal to enter Iron Cove).
2. That Council advise both the Different Strokes and the Sloths Dragon boat clubs that they are required to consult NSW Rowing on an ongoing basis, to ensure that boating activities do not clash with future NSW Rowing regatta activities on Iron Cove.
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 Items 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 42 be deferred to the 5 March 2024 Ordinary 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: Cr Stamolis
Meeting closed at 11.00pm.
Public Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker |
Suburb |
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Item 43: |
Mark Skelsey |
Dulwich Hill |
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Item 44: |
David Birds |
Lilyfield |
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Item 2: |
Hugh Loughrey Brett Burton Alex Lofts Heather Davie Ann Shumack Corey Struve Justin Simon Colin Hesse Andrew Leach Benjamin Cullen |
Haberfield Haberfield Summer Hill Marrickville Croydon Rozelle Summer Hill Marrickville Marrickville Stanmore |
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Item 3: |
Kyeema Doyle Joy Camilleri Leanne Elsworthy Colin Cranson |
Tamarama Leichhardt Leichhardt Leichhardt |
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Item 4: |
Susan Hamilton Jacquie Stratford Robert Clark Shirley Ann Cameron Michael Bentley |
Rozelle Birchgrove Birchgrove Birchgrove Birchgrove |
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Item 11: |
Nicole Bates Ian Gearey |
Sylvania Waters Leichhardt |
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Item 14: |
Amy McKeown Ian William West Neil Tonkin Torika Taylor Fiona Campbell |
Rozelle Ashfield Lilyfield Ashfield Lewisham |
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Item 16: |
Jennifer Aaron |
Leichhardt |
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Item 27: |
Quay-Quay Quade Juneau Choo Damien Nguyen |
Zetland Zetland Ashfield |
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Item 29: |
Nick Chapman |
Haberfield |
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 13th February, 2024 were confirmed as a correct record on this 5th day of March 2024.