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Council Meeting
21 May 2024
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Minutes
of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 21 May 2024 at Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting
commenced at 6.32pm
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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
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Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Director
Planning
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Ryann Midei
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Director Infrastructure
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Ruth Callaghan
Kelly Loveridge
Beau-Jane De Costa
Matthew Pearce
Chris Sleiman
Marea Getsios
Simon Watts
Michael Daly
Ken Welsh
Manod Wickramasinghe
Daniel East
Scott Mullen
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Director Community
Director Corporate
Senior Manager Governance and Risk
General Counsel
Chief Financial Officer
Procurement and Contracts Manager
Social and Cultural Planning Manager
Creative Communities Manager
Coordinator Strategic Transport Planning
Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Senior Manager Strategic Planning
Strategic Investments and Property Manager
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Katherine
Paixao
Darcie
Huisman
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Business
Paper Coordinator
Business
Paper Officer
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APOLOGIES AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne declared and tabled a pecuniary
interest in Item 49 Notice of Motion:
Planning Reforms and Inner West Council LEP 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 49 Notice of Motion:
Planning Reforms and Inner West Council LEP as
her primary residence and her relative owns property affected
by low-mid rise housing SEPP, which is not his primary place of residence.
She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Da Cruz declared a
significant, pecuniary interest in Item 50 Notice of Motion: Housing as her
primary residence and her brother owns property affected by
low-mid rise housing SEPP, which is not her primary place of residence.
She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Atkins declared and tabled a pecuniary interest
in Item 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council
LEP 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 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West
Council LEP 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 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and
Inner West Council LEP 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 a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 8 Local Traffic
Committee Meeting - 15 April 2024 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 Shetty declared and tabled a pecuniary interest
in Item 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West
Council LEP 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 Stamolis declared and tabled a pecuniary interest
in Item 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West
Council LEP 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 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 Lockie declared and tabled a pecuniary interest
in Item 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West
Council LEP 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 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council
LEP 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 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and
Inner West Council LEP 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 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and
Inner West Council LEP 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 49 Notice of
Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council LEP as he and his wife are
joint owners of a property that is not their primary residence that may be
affected by the reforms that are the subject of the motion and his mother is a
lessee of a property that is not her primary residence that may be affected by
the planning reforms that are the subject of the motion. 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 49 Notice of Motion:
Planning Reforms and Inner West Council LEP 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 7 Sydenham to
Bankstown T3 line closure - Temporary Transport Plan as he works in the Office of the Minister for
Transport, and in that capacity has been directly engaged in work around the
Temporary Transport Plan. 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 8 Local Traffic
Committee Meeting - 15 April 2024 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 18 Update on Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation
Strategy State 1 Planning Proposal, as he works in the office of the Minister
for Transport. 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
significant, pecuniary interest in 48 Safe
Cycling in the Inner West petition as his primary residence is located on one
of the streets where works are proposed to be expedited. He will leave the
Chamber for discussion and voting.
Councillor Howard declared a
significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 49 Notice of
Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council LEP 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 Notice of
Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council LEP due to his and his
associates’ primary residences being within the areas proposed for
reform.
Councillor Scott declared and tabled pecuniary interest in Item 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council
LEP 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 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and
Inner West Council LEP 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 Director Corporate declared a significant, pecuniary
interest in Item 49 Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and
Inner West Council LEP 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.***
Motion: (Byrne/Stephens)
That Council note the disclosures of interest.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard,
Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES
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Motion: (Atkins/Howard)
That the Minutes of the Council held
on Tuesday, 9 April 2024 be confirmed as a correct record.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford,
Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
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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 7:05pm and vacated the Chair. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith
assumed the chair.
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the
meeting at 7:30pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith, vacated the Chair and
the Mayor, Councillor Byrne, assumed the Chair.
Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 7:26pm
Councillor Griffiths left the Meeting at
7:28pm
Councillor Griffiths returned to the
Meeting at 7:31pm
Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at
7:31pm
Councillor D'Arienzo left the Meeting at
7:33pm
Councillor D'Arienzo returned to the
Meeting at 7:38pm
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C0524(1) Item 1
Condolence Motion: Former Mayor of Leichhardt Council, Evan
Jones
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Motion: (Scott/Byrne)
That Council express its sadness at
the death of Evan Jones, former Labor Mayor of Leichhardt Council, and sends
condolences to the Jones family.
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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C0524(1) Item 68 Mayoral
Minute: Live Entertainment at White Bay Power Station
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Motion: (Byrne)
1.
That
Council notes the success of our long-term advocacy for the conversion of the
White Bay Power Station to an arts and cultural venue and the ongoing
collaboration between Council, the Biennale and the NSW Government to
progress this.
2.
That
Council proposes the White Bay Power Station be used as a live performance,
concert and multi-arts venue.
3.
That
Council writes to the NSW Minister for Planning and the NSW Minister for the
Arts, Music and the Night-time Economy notifying them of Council’s
proposal and seeking collaboration in progressing this.
4.
That
Council receive a report to the June Ordinary Council meeting about avenues
for consent being granted for the use of the White Bay Power Station as a
live performance and concert venue, including listing the site as a Special
Entertainment Precinct.
5.
That
Council advocate for ongoing opportunities for smaller scale, local musicians
and artists.
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 Councillor Drury to
speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 2.
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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C0524(1) Item 2
Quarter three - progress report on the Delivery Program 2022-
26 and
Operational Plan 2023/24 and quarterly budget review
statement
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Motion: (Drury/Scott)
1. That Council endorse the
Quarter three Progress Report on the Delivery Program 2022-26 and Operational
Plan 2023/24.
2. That Council adopt the Quarter three
Budget Review 2023/24.
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/Langford)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the
following items to be dealt with at this time:
1.
Item
4 Post Exhibition - Inner West Community Gardens Policy and Ashfield Park
Community Garden
2.
Item
13 Mitigating abandoned shopping trolleys - Marrickville Metro
3.
Item
20 Update - Main Street Revitalisation Fund
4.
Item
21 Tree Safety
5.
Item
24 Arts and Music Recovery Plan - Bi-Monthly Update
6.
Item
27 FOGO Service - Monthly Update
7.
Item
31 Updated Annual Disclosure of Interest Return
8.
Item
47 Notice of Motion: Clause 4.3A IWLEP: Exception to maximum height of
buildings in Ashfield Town Centre
9.
Item
53 Notice of Motion: Lyn’s Lane
10.
Item
55 Notice of Motion: Iron Cove Creek Walk and Cycleway
11.
Item
56 Notice of Motion: Bay Run 20th Anniversary Promotion
12.
Item
57 Notice of Motion: Events in the Marrickville-Midjuburi Ward
13.
Item
58 Notice of Motion: Koori Knockout at Camdenville Oval
14.
Item
66 Major Capital Projects Committee and Project Summary Report
15.
Item
67 Quarterly Strategic Investment Property 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
Procedural Motion (Scott/Langford)
That the following items be moved in globo and the
recommendations contained within the report be adopted:
1.
Item
4 Post Exhibition - Inner West Community Gardens Policy and Ashfield Park
Community Garden
2.
Item
13 Mitigating abandoned shopping trolleys - Marrickville Metro
3.
Item
20 Update - Main Street Revitalisation Fund
4.
Item
21 Tree Safety
5.
Item
24 Arts and Music Recovery Plan - Bi-Monthly Update
6.
Item
27 FOGO Service - Monthly Update
7.
Item
31 Updated Annual Disclosure of Interest Return
8.
Item
47 Notice of Motion: Clause 4.3A IWLEP: Exception to maximum height of
buildings in Ashfield Town Centre
9.
Item
53 Notice of Motion: Lyn’s Lane
10.
Item
55 Notice of Motion: Iron Cove Creek Walk and Cycleway
11.
Item
56 Notice of Motion: Bay Run 20th Anniversary Promotion
12.
Item
57 Notice of Motion: Events in the Marrickville-Midjuburi Ward
13.
Item
58 Notice of Motion: Koori Knockout at Camdenville Oval
14.
Item
66 Major Capital Projects Committee and Project Summary Report
15.
Item
67 Quarterly Strategic Investment Property 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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C0524(1) Item 4
Post Exhibition - Inner West Community Gardens Policy and
Ashfield Park
Community Garden
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
1. That Council adopt the Community Gardens Policy.
2. That Council update the
Policy Register and publish, as applicable, internally,
and externally the adopted Community Gardens
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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C0524(1) Item 13 Mitigating
abandoned shopping trolleys - Marrickville Metro
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
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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C0524(1) Item 20 Update
- Main Street Revitalisation Fund
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
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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C0524(1) Item 21 Tree
Safety
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
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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C0524(1) Item 24 Arts
and Music Recovery Plan - Bi-Monthly Update
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
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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C0524(1) Item 27 FOGO
Service - Monthly Update
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
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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C0524(1) Item 31 Updated
Annual Disclosure of Interest Return
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
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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C0524(1) Item 47 Notice
of Motion: Clause 4.3A IWLEP: Exception to maximum
height of buildings in
Ashfield Town Centre
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
That Council prepare an amendment to
the Inner West Local Environment Plan that seeks to ensure each affordable
housing dwelling built as a result of Clause 4.3A is exclusively used for
affordable housing in perpetuity and managed by a Community Housing Provider.
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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C0524(1) Item 53 Notice
of Motion: Lyn’s Lane
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
1. That Council write to resident, Lynette Vincent, to acknowledge
and thank her for the excellent work she has done to beautify the laneway
between School Parade and Kays Avenue (East), Marrickville.
2. That Council consider publishing a story on Lyn’s good works
in the Inner West News.
3. That Council investigate rehabilitation of the section of the
laneway which has had trees cut down due to fencing installation during the
Sydenham to Bankstown Metro line works.
4. That Council investigate other ways to acknowledge residents who
have made outstanding contributions to our local community, outside of the
Citizen of the Year Awards.
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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C0524(1) Item 55 Notice
of Motion: Iron Cove Creek Walk and Cycleway
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
1. That Council writes to Sydney Water to thank that
organisation for its co-operation in helping to realise the Greenway.
2. That Council outlines to Sydney Water progress in
relation to the Iron Cove Creek Walk and Cycleway and seek similar
co-operation in another signature Blue Green link.
3. That Council calls upon the Parramatta River
Catchment Group to specifically investigate Iron Cove Creek and other
priority naturalisation sites in our Local Government Area (LGA) and to
receive funding as part of this catchment 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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C0524(1) Item 56 Notice
of Motion: Bay Run 20th Anniversary Promotion
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
1.
That
Council congratulate Dobroyd Point Public School on the 20th running of the
Bay Run fundraising fun run.
2.
That
Council promotes the 20th anniversary event in its communication channels including
the newsletter.
3.
That
Council allows the organisers to promote the run by allowing corflute signage
along the Inner West Council side of the Bay Run for six weeks leading up to
the run in August 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
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C0524(1) Item 57 Notice
of Motion: Events in the Marrickville-Midjuburi Ward
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
1. That Council trial an
event in the Calvert Street Carpark and laneways connecting the carpark to
Marrickville Road in the 2024/2025 calendar year, with special consideration
given to an event that highlights local businesses on Illawarra Road and the
contribution of Inner West brewers, distillers, makers and creatives.
2. That Council allocate
funds required for this event in the 2024/2025 Budget, and apply for relevant
grants and programs.
3. That Council request staff
continue working towards the establishment of a licensed area as part of the
Marrickville Music Festival, with more seating and space provided than has
been the case previously, and with local brewers, distillers and liquor
producers given priority to participate in the event.
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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C0524(1) Item 58 Notice
of Motion: Koori Knockout at Camdenville Oval
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
1. That Council note that
Camdenville Oval was the site of the first Koori Knockout in 1971.
2. That Council thank the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee for discussing
acknowledgement of the historical connection between Camdenville Oval and the
Koori Knockout at its April meeting.
3. That following that
meeting, Council progress acknowledgement at Camdenville Oval as the site of
the first Koori Knockout with the installation of a plaque or other marker,
undertaken in full collaboration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Advisory Committee.
4. That Council consider
applying to the Blue Plaques Heritage Program to acknowledge this important
historical event.
5. That Council investigate
opportunities to host games associated with the Koori Knockout again at
Camdenville Oval.
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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C0524(1) Item 66 Major
Capital Projects Committee and Project Summary Report
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
1. That Council receive the minutes
and adopt the recommendations of the Major Capital
Projects Committee meetings held on 25 March 2024 and 22 April 2024.
2. That Council
replace Councillor Shetty on the Major Capital Projects Committee with
Councillor Atkins until September 2024.
3. The Major Capital
Projects Committee Terms of Reference be updated to reflect the change in point
2 above.
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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C0524(1) Item 67 Quarterly
Strategic Investment Property Report
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Motion: (Scott/Langford)
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/Langford)
That Council allow Clr Lockie to speak
for 2 additional minutes on Item 3.
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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C0524(1) Item 3
Public Exhibition - Draft Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2026
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Motion: (Howard/Lockie)
1. That Council publicly
exhibit the Draft Anti-Racism Strategy for a period of 28 days and seek
community feedback on the proposed Strategy, subject to the Organisational
Development section of the Anti-Racism Strategy Action Plan being amended to
include the following initiatives:
a) enhance data collection on
employee diversity across the organisation, including (but not limited to)
the Staff Engagement Survey for 2025, to provide benchmark data for future
years;
b) develop targeted leadership
programs and mentoring for employees from culturally diverse backgrounds; and
c) improve employment outcomes
by increasing culturally diverse recruitment, retention and professional
development.
2. 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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C0524(1) Item 5
Post Exhibition - Procurement Policy & Draft Procurement
Strategy
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Motion: (Stephens/Atkins)
1. That Council adopt the Procurement Policy and the
Procurement Strategy.
2. The Council update the Policy Register and publish,
as applicable, internally, and externally the adopted Procurement Policy and the Procurement Strategy.
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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C0524(1) Item 6
Policy Harmonisation and Local Democracy Group Terms of
Reference
Review
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Scott)
1. That Council adopt the draft
Terms of Reference for Local Democracy Groups in Attachment 1 in the
report.
2. That Council rescind the Community
Engagement Policy and the Impounding Policy (Shopping Trolleys) in Attachments
3 and 4 in the report.
3. That Council endorse the review of
the:
a) Busking Policy, with no required
changes; and
b) Assessment of Proposals for Outdoor
Advertising and Signage in Transport Corridors Policy, with minor
administrative changes, in Attachment 6 in the report.
4. That Council publicly exhibit the
draft Naming Policy and the draft Sponsorship Policy for a period of 28 days
and seek community feedback on the proposed Policies, subject to a report at
the next Ordinary Council meeting on the effect of deletion of the words
“unless the business is based in Council’s Local Government Area
and can demonstrate a considerable contribution to the community” after
“Involved in gambling products or services” at the fourth dot point
on page 7 of the draft Sponsorship Policy.
5. That following the conclusion of the
exhibition period, the draft Naming Policy and the draft Sponsorship 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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Councillor Howard left the Meeting at
8:18pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - Sydenham to Bankstown T3 line closure -
Temporary Transport Plan as he works in the
Office of the Minister for Transport, and in that capacity has been directly
engaged in work around the Temporary Transport Plan.
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Stephens)
That Council allow Clr D’Arienzo
to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 7.
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
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C0524(1) Item 7
Sydenham to Bankstown T3 line closure - Temporary
Transport
Plan
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Drury)
1.
That Council
acknowledges the Transport Minister's transparency and honesty about the
highly disruptive shutdown of the T3 Bankstown to Sydenham train line for the
inner west community and commuters, with an increase in travel times and a
major impact on the inner west road network and will seek to reduce the
impact by implementing the Temporary Transport Plan (TTP) for the 12 month
duration of the shutdown.
2.
That Council work
with Transport for NSW to mitigate the impacts and write to the Transport
Minister to:
a) call for Transport for NSW officers to commence face to face
interactions with the community at least one month before the shutdown
commences at stations to consult with commuters about their options for
alternative travel arrangements;
b) request the TTP be revised to provide bus services which include
cross-regional services and additional bus priority measures in an effort to
reduce journey times for the rail replacement buses;
c) express concerns with the disruption to the inner west community
with increased congestion and travel times;
d) seek a direct point of contact for ongoing responsiveness between
Council and Transport for NSW in dealing with the problems that will
inevitably arise;
e) call on Transport for NSW to be more responsive to commuters, the
general community and Inner West Council;
f)
welcome the opportunity for Council to
work with Transport for NSW on the Active Transport components in a way that
will enhance and build on Council's active transport network during and after
the shutdown; and
g)
note
that during the shut down many more people will walk/ride/scooter around
Mackey Park to get to Tempe Station. Currently the lighting around the park
perimeter is not designed for this to be done safety. Therefore Council seeks
funding from Transport for NSW to improve the perimeter lighting around
Mackey Park.
3.
That Council inform
Transport for NSW that the expanded Transport for NSW e-scooter trial is
supported in principle, it should be designed in consultation with Council
staff, its funding, construction, management, design, and enforcement should
be the responsibility of Transport for NSW.
4.
That in preparation
for the rail closure, call on TfNSW to fund active transport and pedestrian
safety measures including pop-up cycle ways which can be later adapted into
permanent active transport links.
5. That to
improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, Council writes to the Minister
for Transport requesting urgent funding to investigate, design and install
lighting along the shared bicycle and pedestrian path next to the Cooks
River, between Kendrick Park at Princes Highway, through to Tempe Train
Station and down to Steel Park, Marrickville and that this lighting be
installed prior to the shutdown of the T3 line.
6. That
Council writes to the Minister for Transport, requesting an urgent safety
review of Tempe train station, with a view to upgrading lighting and
surveillance in response to serious concerns raised by the community.
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
Amendment (Langford/Griffiths)
7.
That Council writes to the Minister for Transport,
requesting that all public transport be free for commuters travelling between
Sydenham and Bankstown during theT3 line closure to compensate for the
disruption and extended journey times.
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.
Amendment (Langford)
8.
That Council asks the Minister for Transport to use the
opportunity of the closure of the T3 line to fund the upgrade of bike
infrastructure and links across the LGA, specifically:
a)
ensure all active transport corridors for cyclists and
pedestrians proposed for the shutdown are safe, accessible, and appropriate
and are built to best practice standards; and
b)
install additional bike racks at T3 train stations to
accommodate additional privately owned bikes during the shutdown.
The
Mayor ruled the amendment redundant.
Amendment
(Langford/Griffiths)
9. Council
write to the Minister for Transport, requesting extra trains for T4 Tempe
train line
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.
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Procedural Motion (Byrne/Lockie)
That the meeting be adjourned for 10
minutes.
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
The meeting was adjourned at 8.37pm
Councillor Lockie left the Meeting at 8:37pm
The meeting resumed at 8:48pm
Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting
at 8:48pm
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C0524(1) Item 8 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 15 April
2024
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Motion: (Scott/Howard)
1. That Council receive the minutes and adopt the recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee
meeting held on 15 April 2024.
2. That officers provide a timeline,
project plan and budget in relation to raising the existing pedestrian
crossing on Illawarra Road, near Thornley Street, Marrickville, via
councillor briefing note in advance of the June Ordinary Council meeting
noting that council has previously resolved to fund upgrades in the next
quarterly budget review.
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
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Councillor Lockie returned to the Meeting
at 8:49pm
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C0524(1) Item 9 Parking in Industrial and Residential Zones
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Motion: (Howard/Langford)
1. That Council undertake consultation on a three-month trial parking
scheme which is to include the investigation of a Resident Parking Scheme in
streets adjacent to the Carrington Road, Marrickville, industrial precinct,
including Cary and Renwick Streets, supported by compliance activity and
enforcement of the Public Spaces Unattended Property Act 2021 within
the framework of the Good Neighbour Policy.
2. That Council write to households within the proposed trial area,
as amended above, outlining the problems identified with parking in
residential areas adjacent to industrial zones and the seeking feedback on
the approach recommended in the report.
3. That the commencement of a trial be deferred pending a
consultation report being presented to Council.
4. That a report on the challenges and success of the scheme be
provided to a future Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard,
Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
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C0524(1) Item 10 State
of Local Manufacturing
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Motion: (Howard/Langford)
1. That Council undertake a
high-level review of the Employment and Retail Lands Strategy (EaRLS) to
consider impacts of COVID, employment zones reforms, and recent changes to
the strategic framework and policy settings.
2. That Council undertake preliminary engagement,
including a RoundTable, with the community and businesses to:
a)
better
understand the on-ground challenges and opportunities for these business
sectors; and
b)
inform the
implementation of the below EaRLS employment lands actions to:
i.
retain a
diversity of industrial land, urban services land and employment generating
uses
ii.
develop a
monitoring system for the ongoing review and effective management of
industrial land supply
iii.
develop
planning controls ensuring floorspace is flexible and adaptable.
3. That Council investigate cost
effective funding opportunities to celebrate the industrial history of Inner
West and support local manufacturing as outlined in this report.
4. That Council reiterate its
long-standing support for preserving industrial and employment lands.
5. That the report be amended to add the
following words to point 5: “it is acknowledged that microbreweries and
distilleries make a significant contribution to our local community as
producers and employers. They reflect new and emerging trends in
manufacturing that can add to and complement established and more traditional
industries especially when managed though planning processes that allow for
additional uses.”
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 Smith to speak
for an additional 2 minutes on Item 11.
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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C0524(1) Item 11 Affordable
Housing and Renters Rights Stakeholder Forum
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Motion: (Smith/Byrne)
1.
That Council
receive and note the report.
2.
That following
the Council resolution of August 2023 to investigate opportunities to work
with faith groups that own land in the Inner West LGA to deliver affordable
housing, that Council write to the Faith Housing Alliance inviting them to
partner with Council on this project.
3.
That Council
provide $125,000 in funding to Marrickville Legal Centre’s Inner West
Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service to enable their work supporting renters
and vulnerable tenants in the Inner West LGA, to be sourced from the
2024-2025 budget.
4. That Council will brief the Housing
and Affordability Advisory Committee (HAAC) on the potential levers to
increase the feasibility of prospective affordable housing developments on Council
carparks, and seek views from the committee.
5. That Council reaffirm our support for
ending no grounds evictions and write to the Minister for Better Regulation
and Fair Trading to call that this be addressed in this term of 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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C0524(1) Item 12 Stopping
the Spread of Tobacconist and Vape Stores
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Byrne)
1. That Council receive and note the
report.
2. That Council organises a forum to
bring together concerned members of the community and relevant agencies to
create both a platform and momentum for positive change and reform
regarding vape and tobacconist stores in our community.
3. That Council invites representatives
from NSW Planning, NSW Health and the Cancer Council to participate in the
forum.
4.
That Council
writes to all school Parents and Citizens (P&C) groups within our LGA to
invite them to the forum and encourage their participation.
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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C0524(1) Item 14 Review
of Youth Library Engagement
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Motion: (Howard/Griffiths)
1.
That Council
receive and note the report.
2.
That Council
undertake further engagement with the Youth Advisory Committee and hold a
roundtable with schools, youth organisations and other local services
targeting young people in our community about how young people can be better
engaged in our public libraries considering the opportunities raised in
Resolution C11223(1) Item 34, to be reported back to Council via councillor
briefing.
3.
That Council
celebrates the range of diverse titles in the Inner West library collection,
acknowledges that our public libraries are welcoming, inclusive spaces
hosting a variety of events tailored to reflect the diversity of the
communities they serve, and condemns any councillor, anywhere, that seeks to
stoke division or use same-sex parented families and children as political
footballs in the lead-up to a Council election or in any other context.
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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C0524(1) Item 15 Update
on Development of Anti-Racism Strategy
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Motion: (Byrne/Scott)
That this Item be withdrawn as it is
redundant.
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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C0524(1) Item 16 Operation
Hector
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Motion: (Stephens/Atkins)
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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C0524(1) Item 17 Rozelle
Parklands - Master Planning Update and Asset and Long
Term Financial Estimate
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Motion: (Byrne/Shetty)
1. That Council note the long standing
advocacy of Council for pedestrian and cycling crossings, and safety measures
to have been addressed in the design and delivery of Rozelle Parklands and
that the former NSW Government’s failure to do so has resulted in
serious safety issues now that the Parklands has opened.
2. That Council proceed with planning,
design and implementation, forward of the Rozelle Parklands Masterplan, of
two new crossings on Lilyfield Road to address pedestrian and cycling safety
and accessibility to the Rozelle Parklands. These crossings are generally to
be located between Easton Park and Rozelle Parklands, and to the southwestern
extent of Rozelle Parklands. This is to be undertaken by Council and funded
through grants or the $20 million in funding we successfully secured from the
current NSW Government to improve the Rozelle Parklands and the surrounding
precinct.
3. That Council incorporate into the
Rozelle Parklands Masterplan the use of the seating area / grandstand at the
sporting field as an amphitheatre for live performance including theatre,
film screening and music. Council should also seek to undertake a pilot event
at this location in July to demonstrate how the community can use the site
for artistic purposes. Funding for this event is to be identified through the
quarterly budget review.
4.
That
Council, as part of the Master planning process, includes community
consultation on whether the community supports Council taking on care,
control and management of the Rozelle Parklands at a cost of
approximately $650,000 annually.
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 Howard left the Meeting at 9:22pm as
he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 18 - Update on Parramatta Road Corridor Urban
Transformation Strategy State 1 Planning Proposal, as he works in the office of
the Minister for Transport.
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C0524(1) Item 18 Update
on Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation
Strategy State 1 Planning
Proposal
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Procedural Motion (Drury/D’Arienzo)
That the motion be put.
Motion Tied
For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Scott, Smith, Stephens and
Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and
Stamolis
Absent: Cr Howard
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote for the MOTION and
the MOTION was carried.
Motion: (Scott/Drury)
1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council note the correspondence received from Transport for
NSW on 21 May 2024 in response to letters sent on 20 February 2024 and table
the responses as an attachment to the minutes of this meeting.
3. That Council return to the Planning Minister Paul Scully in
relation to the letter sent to him on 4 March 2024 asking that the government
purchase for public and affordable housing 657-673 Parramatta Road,
Leichhardt, and request a response.
4. That Council officers immediately
send the PRCUTS Planning Proposal to the NSW State Government for
finalisation and gazettal.
Motion Tied
For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Scott, Smith, Stephens and
Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths*, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and
Stamolis
Absent: Cr Howard
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote for the MOTION and
the MOTION was carried.
*Clr 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.
Amendment (Shetty/Atkins)
That Council does not progress the Taverners
Hill portion of the PRCUTS Planning Proposal prior to resolution of
unresolved state agency referrals.
Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Lockie, Scott, Smith,
Stephens and Tsardoulias
Absent: Cr Howard
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Councillor Stephens left the meeting at
9:53pm as he declared a significant, pecuniary interest
in Item 49 - Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council LEP as
he and his wife are joint owners of a property that is not their primary
residence that may be affected by the reforms that are the subject of the
motion and his mother is a lessee of a property that is not her primary
residence that may be affected by the planning reforms that are the subject of
the motion.
Councillor Da Cruz left the meeting at
9:53pm as she declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 49 - Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council
LEP as her primary residence and her relative owns property affected by low-mid rise housing SEPP, which
is not his primary place of residence.
Councillor Howard remained
out of the meeting as he declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest
in Item 49 - Notice of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West
Council LEP as an associate owns a property that is not a principal
residence in an area that may be impacted by the proposed planning reforms.
Procedural Motion
(Scott/D’Arienzo)
That Council Suspend
Standing Orders to bring forward Item 49 to be dealt
with at this time.
Motion Tied
For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Scott, Smith and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis
Absent: Crs Da Cruz, Howard and Stephens
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote for the MOTION and the MOTION
was carried.
Procedural Motion
(Smith/D’Arienzo)
That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak
for 2 additional minutes on Item 49.
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
Procedural Motion (Shetty/Langford)
That Council allow Clr Atkins to speak for 2 additional minutes on
Item 49.
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
Procedural Motion (D’Arienzo/Scott)
That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak
for 1 additional minute in his right of reply on Item 49.
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
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C0524(1) Item 49 Notice
of Motion: Planning Reforms and Inner West Council LEP
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Motion: (Byrne/D’Arienzo)
1. That Council notes
that our decision to engage in negotiations with the NSW Government regarding
the housing supply crisis has secured our community the time and opportunity
to deliver our own locally based planning through an Inner West Local
Environmental Plan.
2. That Council undertake
a new Local Environmental Plan to be submitted to the NSW Government by the
end of 2024.
3.
The
proposed principles of the Local Environmental Plan will include:
a)
delivering
place-based planning through local planning controls;
b)
upzoning of
precincts around Ashfield, Croydon, Dulwich Hill, and Marrickville train
stations;
c)
support for
increased densities on main streets through shop top housing in order to
protect high value heritage conservation areas from upzoning;
d)
providing
density incentives for the amalgamation of lands in areas identified for
upzoning;
e)
increased
residential densities around light rail stations;
f)
the
finalisation of the Parramatta Road Corridor Stage 1 program through the
rezoning of parts of Leichhardt, Taverners Hill and Kings Bay precincts;
g)
support for
the suburb of Haberfield being listed on the State Heritage register and
being excluded from upzoning;
h)
support for
the Master Planning of the Bays Precinct with dwelling targets to be determined
on Government owned land prior to consideration of any additional rezoning in
adjoining suburbs;
i)
support for
the NSW Government policy of 30% of all new housing on government owned land
to be maintained in perpetuity as public housing;
j)
setting a
target of 1,000 or more new public housing dwellings to be
delivered on State Government and Council owned land;
k)
incentives
for the conversion of land owned by religious and faith-based
organisations for social and affordable housing;
l)
progression
of the new Special Entertainment Precincts which Council is currently
undertaking consultation on;
m)
protecting
and expanding existing employment lands to attract increased employment
and new industries; and
n)
incorporating
the State Government’s Pattern Book for improved design into
Council’s planning controls.
4.
That
Council writes to the NSW Minister for Planning notifying him of
Council’s decision to submit the Local Environmental Plan at the end of
2024 and proposing the deferral of the Low-Mid-rise Housing SEPP to allow
Council to complete and submit this LEP.
5.
That
Council undertake community consultation and engagement on the principles of
the Local Environmental Plan.
6.
That
Council develop an information resource for residents to the community how
the proposed planning changes will increase housing supply and meet housing
targets for our LGA, including affordable and public housing and write to all
residents in the LGA with this information.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Lockie, Scott,
Shetty, Smith and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Langford and Stamolis
Absent: Crs Da Cruz, Howard and Stephens
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Councillor Howard returned to the meeting
at 10:15pm
Councillor Stephens returned to the meeting
at 10:15pm
Councillor Da Cruz returned to the meeting
at 10:16pm
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C0524(1) Item 19 Support
for Multicultural Businesses
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Motion: (Scott/Howard)
1.
That Council
receive and note the report.
2.
That Council hold
information and engagement sessions for multicultural business proprietors on
an annual basis, including information on key issues raised in the
Roundtable, including how to become a council supplier.
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 10:17pm
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C0524(1) Item 22 EV
Public Charging Infrastructure - Bi-Monthly report
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Motion: (Smith/Langford)
1.
That
Council receive and note the report.
2.
That
Council investigate installing an EV charging station at HJ Mahoney Memorial
Park in Marrickville and look at potential locations for EV chargers to be
installed in public car parking areas of other sporting grounds across the
LGA.
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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C0524(1) Item 23 Local
Democracy Groups progress report
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Langford)
1.
That
Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council extends our
gratitude to the members of the Local Democracy Groups through a letter from
the Mayor, recognises their commitment and contribution.
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
10:20pm
Councillor Smith left the meeting at 10:21pm
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C0524(1) Item 25 Customer
Service in Development Assessments - Bi-Monthly
Report
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Motion: (Scott/Byrne)
1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council staff add a “traffic light” or similar
reporting measure to the bi-monthly report that tells Councillors if actions
are on-track / off-track and actions to be taken to bring delayed actions on
track.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard,
Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Smith
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C0524(1) Item 26 Customer
Service in Development Assessments - External
Review
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Motion: Byrne/Scott)
That Council defer this item to the June 2024
Ordinary Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard,
Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Smith
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Councillor D'Arienzo left the meeting at
10:21pm
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C0524(1) Item 28 Direct
Employment of people with a disability - Bi-monthly report
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Motion: (Howard/Drury)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford,
Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Crs D'Arienzo and Smith
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Councillor Smith returned to the meeting at
10:23pm
Councillor Lockie left the meeting at
10:23pm
Councillor D'Arienzo returned to the meeting
at 10:25pm
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C0524(1) Item 29 Leichhardt
Oval Food and Beverage Service
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Motion: (Scott/Da Cruz)
That Council receive and note the report.
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
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Councillor Lockie returned to the meeting
at 10:25pm
Procedural Motion (Scott/Howard)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to
bring forward Item 42 to be dealt with at this time.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and
Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and
Stamolis
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C0524(1) Item 42 Notice
of Motion: Leichhardt Oval access from Mary Street to the
Bay Run
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Procedural Motion (Howard/Stephens)
That the Motion be put.
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/Byrne)
1.
That
Council investigate construction of a permanent pathway and steps from Mary
St to Frazer St, Lilyfield, running from the old Leichhardt Oval
caretakers cottage to the Lilyfield new skate park and include community
consultation.
2.
That
the path and steps be named after a prominent local woman.
3.
That
funding be allocated through the Parks Footpath Renewal program budget in
FY24/25.
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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C0524(1) Item 30 Investment
Report at 31 March 2024
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Motion: (Drury/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 (Atkins/Da Cruz)
That Council allow Clr Griffiths to
speak for 1 additional minute on Item 32.
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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C0524(1) Item 32 Notice
of Motion: Invite the Australian Palestinian Advocacy
Network to address the
Australian Local Government
Association National General
Assembly
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Motion: (Griffiths/Atkins)
That Council write to the Australian
Local Government Association Office Bearers and board to request that they
invite His Excellency Izzat Salah Abdulhadiis the Head of the General
Delegation of Palestine to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to address
the National Assembly about the invasion and humanitarian crisis in Gaza,
support for the Palestinian community including recent refugees staying in
Australia.
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 (Drury/Scott)
That Council write to the Australian
Local Government Association Office Bearers and board to request that they
invite His Excellency Izzat Salah Abdulhadiis the Head of the General
Delegation of Palestine to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to address
the National Assembly about the invasion and humanitarian crisis in Gaza,
support for the Palestinian community including recent refugees staying in Australia.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and
Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and
Stamolis
As the amendment was carried, it was
incorporated in to the Primary motion.
Procedural Motion (Griffiths/Atkins)
That dissent be moved in the Chairperson’s
ruling that the Drury/Scott amendment is not a Foreshadowed Motion.
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
The Chairperson’s ruling was upheld.
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C0524(1) Item 33 Notice
of Motion: Asbestos - Construction Waste and the
Circular (Motion for
National General Assembly)
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Motion: (Da Cruz/Lockie)
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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C0524(1) Item 34 Notice
of Motion: Inner West Council Rozelle Interchange
Committee
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Motion: (Stamolis/Shetty)
1. That Council note that the
Rozelle Interchange Committee has held only one introductory meeting since
the committee was announced four months ago.
2. That Council note that
there are no Terms of Reference for this Committee.
3. That Council provide a
Terms of Reference and meeting schedule as soon as practicable.
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Scott)
That Council defer Items 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 50, 51, 52, 54 and 59 to the
subsequent Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard,
Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
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Meeting
closed at 10.56pm.
Public
Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker
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Suburb
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Item 7:
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Neil
Mackenzie
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Marrickville
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Item 18:
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Joy Camilleri
Hall
Greenland
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Leichhardt
Leichhardt
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Item 46:
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Keira-Jean
Mackenzie
Althea
Mackenzie
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Marrickville
Redfern
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Item 48:
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Rachel Davies
Fiona
Campbell
Neil Tonkin
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Ashfield
Lewisham
Lilyfield
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Item 49:
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Simon Konstantinidis
Emily
Lockwood
Guy Rob
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Marrickville
Lewisham
Lewisham
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Item 51:
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Liz Murray
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Balmain East
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Item 52:
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Maire Sheehan
Jodie Duggan
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Annandale
Annandale
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Item 53:
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Damian Rayner
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Marrickville
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*C0524
Item 18 Update on Parramatta
Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy State
1 Planning Proposal
The
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 21st May,
2024 were confirmed as a correct record on this 25th day of June
2024.