Council Meeting 25 June 2024

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 25 June 2024 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 6:33pm

Present:
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 Ruth Callaghan Simone Plummer	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor (attended via audio-visual link) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (attended via audio-visual link) Councillor (attended via audio-visual link) Councillor Councillor Councillor Acting General Manager Director Planning
Ryann Midei	Director Infrastructure
Caroline McLeod Beau-Jane De Costa Julian Sakarai Matthew Pearce Scott Mullen Chris Sleiman Daniel East Melanie Gurney Erin White Helen Bradley Luke Murtas Manod Wickramasinghe	Acting Director Community Acting Director Corporate Acting Senior Manager Governance and Risk General Counsel Strategic Investments and Property Manager Chief Financial Officer Senior Manager Strategic Planning Senior Manager Customer Experience and Service Transformation Resource Recovery and Fleet Services Manager Resource Recovery Planning Manager Senior Manager Environment and Sustainability Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Katherine Paixao Darcie Huisman	Business Paper Coordinator Business Paper Officer

APOLOGIES AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:    

Motion: (Drury/Stephens)

1. That apologies from Councillor Tsardoulias be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

2. That Council accept Councillor Scott’s request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via audio-visual link due to being interstate for work.

3. That Council accept Councillor Lockie request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via audio-visual link due to personal reasons.

4. That Council accept Councillor Atkins request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via audio-visual link due to personal reasons.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Councillor Shetty entered the meeting at 6:34pm

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Councillor Shetty declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 8 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 20 May 2024 and 3 June 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 Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 8 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 20 May 2024 and 3 June 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 23 - Notice of Motion: Improving and Connecting the Cooks River Walking and Cycling Trails as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport who, in her capacity as the Member for Summer Hill is responsible for the T3 Bankstown Line closure and temporary transport plan. As this item references the closure but does not substantively regard the matter, he will remain in the meeting for discussion and voting.

Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 32 - Notice of Motion: Safer Walking around Mackey Park to Tempe Station as as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport who, in her capacity as the Member for Summer Hill is responsible for the T3 Bankstown Line closure and temporary transport plan. As this item references the closure but does not substantively regard the matter, he will remain in the meeting for discussion and voting.  

**Councillor Howard made a disclosure of interest later in the meeting.

**Councillor Drury made a disclosure of interest later in the meeting.

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Langford)

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 and Stephens

Against Motion:          Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (Stephens/D’Arienzo)

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 and  Extraordinary Council meeting held on Tuesday, 4 June 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 and Stephens

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.

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, left the meeting at 7:26pm and vacated the Chair. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith, assumed the Chair.

Councillor Shetty left the meeting at 7:29pm

Councillor Shetty returned to the meeting at 7:31pm

Councillor Griffiths left the meeting at 7:31pm

Councillor Griffiths returned to the meeting at 7:34pm

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, returned to the meeting at 7:35pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith, vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne, assumed the Chair.

C0624(2) Item 43         Mayoral Minute: Condolence motion for Euphemia Bostock

Motion: (Byrne)

1. That Council write to the family of Aunty Euphemia Bostock to express our gratitude for the contribution she made throughout her life to our local community, the cause of Aboriginal justice and equality, Aboriginal cultural life and to the development of younger Aboriginal artists.

2. That Council consult the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee about offering to the Bostock family the opportunity to name the proposed Aboriginal Community Centre at Tempe Reserve in honour of Aunty Euphemia Bostock.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 44         Mayoral Minute: Congratulations to Inner West Citizen of the
         Year George Catsi

Motion: (Byrne)

1. That Council congratulate Petersham Bowling Club President George Catsi on being awarded Inner West Citizen of the Year.

2. That Council receive a report to the August Ordinary Council meeting on how Council’s “Love your Club” program can provide incentives and assistance to community based clubs to transition away from reliance on poker machine revenue. Mr Catsi is to be consulted in the development of the report and its recommendations.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Amendment (Stamolis/Da Cruz)

That Council investigates having up to 3 Citizens of the Year.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Da Cruz and Stamolis

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

C0624(2) Item 45         Mayoral Minute: Leichhardt Oval saved

Motion: (Byrne)

1. That Council writes to the Prime Minister thanking the Federal Government for the $20 million funding contribution for the renovation of Leichhardt Oval.

2. That Council writes to the NSW Premier and Sports Minister, thanking the State Government for the $10 million funding contribution for the renovation of Leichhardt Oval.

3. That Council establish a design panel of relevant stakeholders to provide advice on the development of the design of the renovation of Leichhardt Oval. The CEO of Wests Tigers and the CEO of Sydney FC are to be invited to join the panel.

4. That Council immediately begin engagement with stakeholders as the first stage of the renovation, that will see Leichhardt Oval become a hub for women’s sport and a facility fit for elite sporting teams.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 46         Mayoral Minute: SXSW Sydney Satellite Event on Enmore Road

Motion: (Byrne)

1. That Council write to SXSW festival organisers proposing a collaboration between Inner West Council and SXSW Sydney to hold a satellite event on Enmore Road as part of SXSW Sydney 2024. The event will focus on showcasing local artists in the Inner West. 

2. That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into negotiations with SXSW Sydney on logistical, financial, and promotional support that Council could provide as part of the event and receive a report to the August Ordinary meeting detailing costs.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 47         Mayoral Minute: Rezoning of Leichhardt Bowling Club

Motion: (Byrne)

That Council commence work to rezone the Leichhardt Bowling Club from R1 - ‘General Residential’ to RE2 -  ‘Private Recreation’ using the most cost-effective and expeditious Council-led method possible. A report on this is to be tabled at the August Ordinary Council meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Procedural Motion (Smith/D’Arienzo)

That Council allow Councillor Drury to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 1.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 1         Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 3) and Operational Plan 2024-25; and Long Term Financial Plan 2024-34 - Outcomes of Public Exhibition

Motion: (Drury/Byrne)

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

2. That Council adopt the:

a) draft Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 3), Operational Plan and Budget 2024- 2025 (including fees and charges 2024-25); subject to the following amendments:

i. that $200,000 be allocated out of the 2024-25 budget to an ‘Inner West Tourism Fund’ to fund action items identified and developed through the Inner West Tourism Action Plan to support local economic growth and enhanced vibrancy and amenity;

ii. that $65,000 be allocated in the 2024-25 budget to include the Pride Centre, St Peters Library, Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre and Dawn Fraser Baths in the 2024-25 continued trial of period products in the Inner West; and

b) draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-2034 (Scenario 1- Business as Usual, maintain existing service levels).

3. That Council note that the Draft Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 3), and Operational Plan and Budget 2024-2025 includes an updated package of Service Statements including activities, Operational Plan actions and KPIs, levels of service where relevant and budget for every service.

4. That Council publish the final documents on its corporate website by 30 June 2024 and notify the Office of Local Government of the link to its web page.

5. That Council investigates publishing Key Performance Indicators data from quarterly and annual reports to an online dashboard.

6. That Council provides a report setting out the considerations it takes into account in relation to its cash flow, when investing Council’s reserves.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Procedural Motion (Scott/Langford)

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

1. Item 8 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 20 May 2024 and 3 June 2024
2. Item 9 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of Mayor and Councillor Fees 2024/2025 
3. Item 11 Investment Report at 30 April 2024 
4. Item 20 Reconciliation Action Plan Quarterly Update
5. Item 23 Notice of Motion: Improving and Connecting the Cooks River Walking and Cycling Trails
6. Item 25 Notice of Motion: Unwins Bridge Road
7. Item 26 Notice of Motion: Campbell Street Pedestrian Crossing
8. Item 28 Notice of Motion: Westpac Marrickville 
9. Item 29 Notice of Motion: Cleaning Up Our Laneways
10. Item 30 Notice of Motion: Ashfield Public School Artwork - Intersections 
11. Item 31 Notice of Motion: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir
12. Item 32 Notice of Motion: Safer Walking around Mackey Park to Tempe Station
13. Item 33 Notice of Motion: Leichhardt Hotel sites, Balmain Road and Norton Street
14. Item 39 Mood Tea Procurement 
15. Item 41 Mackey Park Sporting Ground Upgrade Construction Tender
16. Item 42 RFT 15-24 Tempe Reserve Alexandria Canal Amenities 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Procedural Motion (Scott/Langford)

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

1. Item 8 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 20 May 2024 and 3 June 2024
2. Item 9 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of Mayor and Councillor Fees 2024/2025 
3. Item 11 Investment Report at 30 April 2024 
4. Item 20 Reconciliation Action Plan Quarterly Update
5. Item 23 Notice of Motion: Improving and Connecting the Cooks River Walking and Cycling Trails
6. Item 25 Notice of Motion: Unwins Bridge Road
7. Item 26 Notice of Motion: Campbell Street Pedestrian Crossing
8. Item 28 Notice of Motion: Westpac Marrickville 
9. Item 29 Notice of Motion: Cleaning Up Our Laneways
10. Item 30 Notice of Motion: Ashfield Public School Artwork - Intersections 
11. Item 31 Notice of Motion: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir
12. Item 32 Notice of Motion: Safer Walking around Mackey Park to Tempe Station
13. Item 33 Notice of Motion: Leichhardt Hotel sites, Balmain Road and Norton Street
14. Item 39 Mood Tea Procurement 
15. Item 41 Mackey Park Sporting Ground Upgrade Construction Tender
16. Item 42 RFT 15-24 Tempe Reserve Alexandria Canal Amenities 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 8           Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 20 May 2024 and 3 June 2024

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

That Council receive the minutes and adopt the recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 20 May 2024 and the Extraordinary Traffic Committee meeting held on 3 June 2024.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 9           Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of Mayor and Councillor Fees 2024/2025

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council sets Mayor and Councillor Fees, effective 1 July 2024, at the maximum level for a Metropolitan Large council being:

a) Mayoral Additional Fee $98,510; and

b) Councillor Annual Fee $33,810.

2. That Council re-confirms the current Additional Fee for the Deputy Mayor, being $10,000 of the Mayoral Additional Fee.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 11         Investment Report at 30 April 2024

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 and Stephens

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 20         Reconciliation Action Plan Quarterly Update

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 and Stephens

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 23         Notice of Motion: Improving and Connecting the Cooks River
         Walking and Cycling Trails

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council urgently develops a masterplan in collaboration with Canterbury-Bankstown Council to improve and connect the existing walking and cycling trails on both sides of the Cooks River. The plan would improve safety, accessibility and wayfinding, encourage wider use for active and passive recreation and strengthen people’s connection to the river and natural surrounds. The Trails would encourage active transport during the temporary shutdown of the T3 rail line. The Trails would link to the soon-to-be-completed GreenWay and the Two Valley Trail in Wolli Creek Regional Park.

2. That Council ensure the plan draws on the existing the Blue Green Grid Strategy, the Cooks River Alliance Strategic Plan 2022-2025, Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course Master Plan, Council's Cycling Strategy and Action Plan and other relevant strategies and plans.

3. That Council consults and collaborates with community and relevant stakeholder groups such as Cooks River Valley Association (CRVA), the Cooks River Alliance, Marrickville Golf Sporting and Community Club, Inner West Bicycle Coalition and Canterbury-Bankstown Council in the development of the master plan for the Trails.

4. That Council ensures the plan includes clear wayfinding signage for cyclists and pedestrians, considers accessibility and safety and is culturally and environmentally sensitive. It will need to consider proposed removal of the degraded steel sheet pylons along the river, bank naturalisation and existing underground infrastructure, plus ensure safe passage of walkers through Marrickville Golf Course.

5. That Council consults with the Inner West Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee on the Trails, seeking ideas and recommendations to foster respect and awareness of Aboriginal culture and history in the area. This might include dual naming and development of further interpretative signage and / or art sites, linking existing Aboriginal sites along both sides of the river.

6. That Council bring a report back to the August Council meeting, including proposed schedule for development and implementation and recommendations for funding sources.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 25         Notice of Motion: Unwins Bridge Road

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council request staff undertake a review of safety on Unwins Bridge Road from Tempe, through Sydenham to St Peters and in particular report on:

a) the adequacy of safety measures at existing pedestrian crossings, pedestrian islands and signalised crossings;

b) improvements for the pedestrian crossing over Unwins Bridge Road at Hillcrest Street;

c) options to restore the “Keep clear” zone on Unwins Bridge Road and Tramway Street, enabling residents to turn right from Tramway Street;

d) safety on local roads surrounding Tempe Public School and Tempe High School;

e) future opportunities for cycling infrastructure to support active transport;

f) the state of footpaths along the length of the road;

g) the adequacy of lighting and signage along Unwins Bridge Road;

h) the adequacy of lighting under the railway bridge at Tillman Park;

i) the installation of a right turn arrow from Gleeson Ave onto Unwins Bridge Road;

j) the state of the pedestrian crossings and footpaths at the intersection of Gleeson Ave and Unwins Bridge Road;

k) options to better monitor and enforce restrictions on cars travelling the wrong direction down partially closed streets from the Princes Highway including Terry Street;

l) options to further slow traffic on Unwins Bridge Road;

m) options to better support residents with driveways opening directly onto Unwins Bridge Road, balanced with the need to support local on-street parking; and

n) opportunities to refresh line markings and other minor works to improve safety.

2. That Council receive a report via the August Local Traffic Committee on the above and any other matters relevant to pedestrian, cyclist, and motorist safety on Unwins Bridge Road.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 26         Notice of Motion: Campbell Street Pedestrian Crossing

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council notes that the pedestrian crossing over Campbell Street near St Peters Public School is dangerous and requires urgent attention.

2. That Council thanks the staff, students and parents of St Peters Public school for their concerted campaign to improve safety at the crossing.

3. That Council acknowledges the announcement from The Hon John Graham MLC, Minister for Roads, and The Hon. Ron Hoenig, Minister for Local Government and Member for Heffron, that Transport for NSW will urgently undertake an assessment to resolve the safety issues.

4. That Council write to both Ministers to provide any data, surveys, research, reports or information held by council and offer any other support to progress the assessment and a resolution.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 28         Notice of Motion: Westpac Marrickville

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

That Council write to the Chief Executive Officer of Westpac Bank Group, Mr Peter King, seeking:

a) confirmation whether he intends to close the Westpac Branch on the corner of Marrickville Road and Illawarra Road, and merging it with the St George branch in Marrickville Metro;

b) assurance that the bank understands the critical importance of face to face branch services for local residents, especially older residents, residents from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and other vulnerable residents;

c) noting the significant impact any branch closure would have on local Marrickville businesses, who both rely on branch services and the foot traffic branches bring to our high street; and

d) a commitment to put people before profits and to retain the Westpac Branch on the corner of Marrickville Road and Illawarra Road.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 29         Notice of Motion: Cleaning Up Our Laneways

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council undertake a 6-month trial of measures to improve the state of designated laneways off Enmore Road. The trial will include the following:

a) Increasing the street sweeping/cleaning cycle to ensure no laneway is cleaned less frequently than a 14-day cycle;

b) Increasing council inspections of laneways to no fewer than a weekly cycle to identify and manage illegal dumping;

c) Increasing inspections to check for correct storage of bins and waste by businesses;

d) Targeted outreach to businesses on Enmore Road to inform them of their obligations regarding bin storage on property and penalties for incorrect storage;

e) Where repeat offenders are identified, targeted follow up with businesses and relevant waste management companies; and

f) Writing to residents in neighbouring streets informing them about relevant waste collection and recycling services and penalties for illegal dumping.

2. That Council undertake an audit of lighting in laneways to identify areas with no or poor lighting and options to install additional lighting in these areas.

3. That following the trial period, a report be provided to council on the outcomes of the trial and audit and potential financial implications of implementing these measures Local Government Area wide in identified laneways near main streets.

4. That the report also consider additional opportunities and costs to beautify laneways, including but not limited to street art, street furniture, and planter boxes.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 30         Notice of Motion: Ashfield Public School Artwork - Intersections

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

That Council congratulate Ashfield Public School students for the creation of Intersections, an artwork inspired by the storybook My Two Blankets and that Council commits to a public installation of the 14 metre long blanket at an appropriate venue.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 31         Notice of Motion: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council recognises the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir as a vibrant part of our community for over 30 years, promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity through music within the Inner West.

2. That Council supports working together with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir to make our LGBTQIA+ communities feel welcome, connected, and supported.

3. That Council works with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir to provide appropriate venues to allow for ongoing rehearsals and performances as part of the Creative Use of Town Halls initiative.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 32         Notice of Motion: Safer Walking around Mackey Park to Tempe Station

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council urgently:

a) conducts an audit and acts to ensure that the path through Mackey Park meets safe standards;

b) work with the NSW Police to conduct a safety audit for pathways through and around Mackey park to the Station; and

c) request T4NSW install temporary  way - finding on the safest route.

2. That Council request an update on progress our request to TfNSW for 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.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 33         Notice of Motion: Leichhardt Hotel sites, Balmain Road and
         Norton Street

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council write to the real estate agent that manages the Leichhardt Hotel site at 95 Norton Street, Leichhardt and through them, the owner, asking that they take immediate action to clean up the site, make it safe, attend regularly to maintenance and redouble their efforts to secure a tenant.

2. That if the agent and owner do not take immediate action, Council investigate and issue any clean-up and make-safe orders where it has the power to do so.

3. That Council reach out to the Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce (The Leichhardt Collective) with a view to a potential partnership to beautify the façade and put up decals as was done with vacant properties at 143-151 Norton Street, including if necessary a modest financial contribution from Council, connection with artists and assistance with seeking sponsorship partners for the project.

4. That Council include the immediately surrounding businesses, including Shorties Children's Store, Moretti's and Palace Cinemas in the project.

5. That Council investigate a Perfect Match mural on the side of the old Leichhardt Hotel on the corner of Short St and Balmain Rd that acknowledges its history as a music venue and cultural site.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 39         Mood Tea Procurement

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

That Council endorse the supply and use of Mood tea across Council for staff consumption, as outlined in the Council report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 41         Mackey Park Sporting Ground Upgrade Construction Tender

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to award the tender for the Mackey Park Sporting Ground Construction Tender.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 42         RFT 15-24 Tempe Reserve Alexandria Canal Amenities

Motion: (Scott/Langford)

1. That Council accepts Fleetwood NSW Pty Ltd tender submission for the lump sum price of $1,583,027.50 ex GST ($1,741,330.25 Inc GST).

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Procedural Motion (Byrne/Smith)

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 and Stephens

Against Motion:          Nil

The meeting was adjourned at 8:37pm

The meeting recommenced at 8:47pm

Procedural motion (Byrne/Smith)

That Council allow Clr D’Arienzo to speak for an additional 1 minute on Item 2.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 2            Planning Proposal for Additional Special Entertainment
                                      Precincts - Pre-gateway Determination

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Smith)

1. That Council endorse the Planning Proposal to amend the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 to designate six new Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) and make a minor extension to the Enmore Road SEP to be submitted to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces seeking a Gateway Determination under Section 3.33 and 3.34 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

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

3. That Council develops an expression of interest process to add to the SEP isolated venues that are appropriately located.

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

5. That Council authorise the General Manager to make technical modifications to the Planning Proposal, Development Control Plan, and Special Entertainment Precinct Management Plan prior to exhibition.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Procedural motion (Byrne/D’Arienzo)

That Council allow Clr Smith to speak for an additional 1 minute on Item 3.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Councillor Stamolis left the meeting at 8:55pm

C0624(2) Item 3        Inner West Brewers Forum Outcome

Motion: (Smith/Howard)

1. That Council adopt the Inner West Brewers and Distillers Implementation Action Plan.

2. That Council commence development of an Inner West Tourism Action Plan to help guide and support local economic growth and enhanced vibrancy and amenity, with a draft Plan to be presented to Council at or by the December 2024 meeting.

3. That the Plan is to be developed through engagement with local residents, business chambers and industry associations, and the Inner West Creative Network.

4. That the Plan include a specific focus on the Inner West Ale Trail, existing and proposed Special Entertainment Precincts, opportunities to identify breweries as standalone venues under the SEPs, and opportunities to support more live music and cultural events.

5. That, as part of the Plan, $200,000 be allocated to an Inner West Tourism Fund out of the 2024-25 budget to fund implementation of action items developed through the Plan.

6. That Council receive a bi-monthly report on progress of the Inner West Brewers and Distillers Implementation Action Plan.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Da Cruz

Absent:                        Cr Stamolis

Councillor Stamolis returned to the meeting at 8:55pm

Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Urgency Motion: Upgrades to Tempe Train Station as as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport and out of an abundance of caution he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting. 

Councillor Howard left the meeting at 9:00pm

Procedural Motion (Langford/Byrne)

That an Urgency Motion on Urgent Safety Upgrades to Tempe Train Station be considered at this Council meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Howard

The Chairperson ruled this matter urgent.

Councillor Howard returned to the meeting at 9:00pm

C0624(2) Item 4           Live Entertainment at White Bay Power Station

Motion: (Byrne/Scott)

That Council write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, and the Minister for the Night Time Economy and Music, stating Council’s support for the use of White Bay Power Station as a cultural venue / live performance and concert venue, and request that the site also be designated as a Special Entertainment Precinct by the Minister Planning and Public Spaces.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Councillor Drury declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Urgency Motion: Investment Property - Lease, as his wife is the deputy chair of an organisation mentioned in the motion. He will leave the meeting during discussion and voting. 

Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 9:04pm

Procedural Motion (Howard/Da Cruz)

That an Urgency motion on Investment Property - Lease be considered at this Council meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Drury

The Chairperson ruled this matter urgent.

Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at 9:05pm

Procedural Motion (D’Arienzo/Stephens)

That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 5.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Councillor Griffiths left the meeting at 9:24pm

C0624(2) Item 5         Post Exhibition - Heritage Pubs Planning Proposal

Motion: (Byrne/D’Arienzo)

1. That Council, as local plan-making authority, endorse the amendments to Schedule 5 and the Heritage Map of the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 to list 22 pubs as items of local significance and not include the Milestone Hotel in Leichhardt, the Bridge Hotel in Rozelle, Kelly’s on King Hotel in Newtown and the North Annandale Hotel in Annandale.

2. That Council authorise the General Manager to finalise the Planning Proposal under section 3.36 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including any necessary minor/technical modifications to the proposal and supporting documentation, and forward the Planning Proposal to Parliamentary Counsel’s Office for publication.

3. That Council officers set up a round table to meet with interested pub proprietors to review the heritage inventories for the pubs to ensure they are an appropriate representation of each premises.

Motion Carried

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

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

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

Procedural motion (Shetty/Langford)

That Council allow Clr Shetty to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 6.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

C0624(2) Item 6          Callan Park Tidal Baths Project Update

Motion: (Byrne/Scott)

1. That Council approve the updated concept design version 3 dated June 2024.

2. That Council continue working with Greater Sydney Parklands on setting up a governance structure and associated agreement to facilitate collaboration on this project, and delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into any required agreement between the parties.

3. That Council invite Rowing NSW and Leichhardt Rowing Club to participate on a design panel for the swim site.

4. That Councillors be provided with all relevant information and data about water and sediment testing.

5. That staff ensure that the Access Advisory Committee be consulted on the design.

6. That Council undertake a swimming safety assessment of the new pool.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

**Councillor Griffiths was present to vote on the primary motion, but as the amendment was voted on prior to the primary motion, he was absent for the vote on the amendment.**

Amendment (Stamolis/Shetty)

That Council note it has still not resolved the conflict in use by the new pool and longstanding rowing activity.

Motion Lost

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

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

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

Councillor Griffiths returned to the meeting at 9:42pm

C0624(2) Item 7          Ending Period Poverty in the Inner West

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1. That Council endorse continuing the Ending Period Poverty program for 2024/2025 with operational adjustments made to respond to demand across the 10 sites.

2. That the additional trial sites identified below be included in the 2024/2025 program, funded through the Budget: 

a) the Inner West Pride Centre at Newtown Town Hall, following consultation with Twenty10; 

b) St Peters Library; 

c) Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre; and

d) Dawn Fraser Baths.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 10         Customer Service in Development Assessments - External
         Review

Motion: (Scott/Da Cruz)

1. That Council receive and note the report.

2. That recognising the planning work needed to support increased housing supply in line with the LEP to be developed to facilitate transit oriented development, Council officers develop a customer service plan that sits alongside this planning work and supports stakeholders in the development process.

3. That Council note the recommendations provided in the review especially the need to develop organisational capabilities, in particular systems and technology, to ensure we are meeting our regulatory obligations.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 12         Investment Report at 31 May 2024

Motion: (Scott/Drury)

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 and Stephens

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 13         Customer Experience Update

Motion: (Scott/Smith)

1. That Council receive and note the report.

2. That where Customer Service Stalls are held in parks with designated on and off-leash areas, the stall is co-hosted with the Companion Animals Team.

3. That Council add Lambert Park to the list of Customer Service stall venues in the Leichhardt Ward, and do so with the Companion Animals Team.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0624(2) Item 14         FOGO Monthly Report

Motion: (Howard/Griffiths)

1. That Council receive and note the report.

2. That Council commit to delivering two packets of 75 compostable bin liners each financial year to every household, funded through the Domestic Waste Reserve, as well as being offered for free through libraries and customer service centres.

3. That Council staff develop an opt-out process for households that do not wish to receive a compostable bag.

4. That Council review this delivery cycle at the end of the 2024-2025 financial year to ensure it is sufficient and fit for purpose.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, left the meeting at 9:56pm and vacated the Chair. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith, assumed the Chair.

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the meeting at 9:58pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith, vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne, assumed the Chair.

C0624(2) Item 15         Doorstop Collection of Hard to Recycle Items

Motion: (Howard/Shetty)

1. That Council receive and note the report.

2. That Council commit to reapplying for grants to fund an EPS extruder that would allow the collection of polystyrene through community centres.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Amendment (Da Cruz/Stamolis)

That Council write to the EPA, ACCC and senate inquiry into waste that Inner West Council is picking up the slack from the REDCYCLE con through our domestic waste charge to residents.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Da Cruz and Stamolis

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

C0624(2) Item 16         Illegal Dumping

Motion: (Howard/Drury)

1. That Council receive and note the report.

2. That Council publish and distribute a fridge magnet promoting Inner West Council's booked collection service and waste calendar to every household, included with an edition of the Inner West Community News distributed in Q4, 2024, funded through the Domestic Waste Reserve or the Budget Review process.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Councillor Griffiths retired from the meeting at 10:04pm

C0624(2) Item 17         Climate Change Risk Assessment Outcomes Report

Motion: (Da Cruz/Smith)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

Amendment (Smith/Drury)

That point 2 of the primary motion be deleted, being “That Council incorporate the greenhouse effect on vulnerable people, plants and animals across our Local Government Area especially sea level rise increasing inundation”.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Da Cruz

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

As this amendment was carried, point 2 of the primary motion was deleted.

C0624(2) Item 18         Energy Efficiency Services Pilot

Motion: (Smith/D’Arienzo)

That noting the need for a minor amount of additional funds to ensure the most impactful energy efficiency strategy, the budget for the pilot be increased with an additional $2,000.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

C0624(2) Item 19         Update on Draft Sponsorship Policy

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Stamolis

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

Amendment (Atkins/Da Cruz)

That Council publicly exhibit the draft Sponsorship Policy with the following amendment:

a) Replace the fourth dot point on pg7 of the Policy with:

· Derive their principal source of revenue from gambling activities.

Motion Lost

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

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

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

C0624(2) Item 21         Mandatory Reporting to Council of Reports Received from
         FRNSW

Motion: Howard/D’Arienzo)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

Councillor Shetty left the meeting at 10:15pm

C0624(2) Item 22         Notice of Motion: Steel Park Dog Off-Leash Area and Amenities

Motion:  (Langford/Howard)

1. That Council undertake community engagement on the introduction of a dog off-leash area in Steel Park, Marrickville, in response to a community petition requesting formalisation of the local community's long-term use of this area in this manner, and that this consultation include the PCYC and sporting clubs that utilise Steel Park. The area is bounded by the Marrickville PCYC, the carpark and Thornley Street.

2. That Council undertakes an investigation to determine the need for additional traffic calming measures to reduce risk to pedestrians and dogs in the busy area bounded by Thornley and Quarry Streets. The area includes pedestrian entry and exit points adjacent to PCYC car park and the entry and exit of the PCYC / Debbie and Abbey Borgia Centre car park and the Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre. Council to report the outcome of the investigation to the Local Traffic Committee.

3. That Council install a water bubbler at the boundary of Marrickville PCYC for the many sporting groups, especially children, who use Steel Park. This will discourage the use of single-use water bottles (fund out of existing maintenance budgets).

4. That Council install additional rubbish bin on the Thornley Street side of Steel Park to allow for disposal of dog waste and general rubbish (fund out of existing maintenance budgets).

5. That Council ensure that park lights are left on until 9pm between 1 July and 1 October annually, at the dog off-leash area end of the park, to allow for safer night-time recreational use.

6. That in the event this dog off-leash area is formalised, Inner West Council undertake engagement around the dog off-leash arrangements at Mahoney Reserve, with a focus on additional education for dog owners using the park. 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Griffiths and Shetty

Councillor Shetty returned to the meeting at 10:17pm

C0624(2) Item 24         Notice of Motion: Marrickville Park Dual Naming

Motion: (Langford/Howard)

1. That Council note resolution C1123(1) - Consultation on Dual Naming of Major Inner West Parks and Ovals, requesting that officers consult the Inner West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee on the proposal and report back to the Council by May 2024 with a full consultation plan to engage the Metropolitan Aboriginal Land Council and local residents.

2. That within that framework, Council consult with the Inner West Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee, seeking ideas and recommendations for the dual naming of the area known as “Marrickville Park'' in the Marrickville-Midjuburi Ward. Dual naming would encourage Connection to Country and recognise Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

C0624(2) Item 27         Notice of Motion: Wicks Park

Motion: (Howard/Langford)

1.   That Council note that the process of undertaking a new Plan of Management for Wicks Park is due to commence in July or August 2024 and asks that the following information be provided via councillor briefing note in July 2024: 

a)   The total amount expended for each upgrade undertaken in the life of the existing plan of management;

b)   Commonly reported concerns and complaints at Wicks Park;

c)   Any projected intensification of uses at the park given the completion of the Wicks Park development;

d)   Other proposals that would impact the park. 

2.   That Council install an additional street bin on the Western side of Victoria Road between Marrickville Road and Sydenham Road.

3.   That Council urgently assess whether allowing a right-hand turn into the Wicks Place driveway from Victoria Road is causing significant congestion on Victoria and Sydenham roads and is leading to risky and dangerous behaviour and take urgent action to prohibit right-hand turns into the driveway as appropriate, and whether a right hand green arrow from Sydenham Road onto Victoria Road would also assist traffic. 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

Procedural Motion: (Howard/Smith)

That Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

Confidential Session

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

C0624(2) Item 38 Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Appointment, Composition and Minutes contains personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors) (Section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993).

C0624(2) Item 40 Dynamo Building (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

resolutions passed during closed session

C0624(2) Item 38         Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Appointment,
         Composition and Minutes

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

1. That Council resolves to appoint Mr Jesse Jo as an Independent Member to the Inner West Council Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee pursuant to the TOR adopted on 25 June 2024, for a period of four (4) years, with an option for re- appointment for a further 4 years, subject to a formal review of the member’s performance.

2. That Council resolves to appoint Ilona Meyer, one of the two current ARIC independent members as the Chair of the Inner West Council Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, for a period of four (4) years, with an option for re- appointment for a further 4 years, subject to a formal review of the Chair’s performance.

3. That Council receive the minutes and adopt the recommendations of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) meeting held on 29 May 2024.

4. That Council adopt the Draft Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Terms of Reference, as attached to the report.

5. That Council appoint Philippa Scott as a non-voting Councillor member to the ARIC, for the remaining ARIC meetings in this term of Council.

6. That Council write to the Minister for Local Government to express Council’s disappointment in relation to the reduction in Councillor members able to be appointed to the ARIC, and the withdrawal of voting rights from the single Councillor member appointed to the ARIC.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

C0624(2) Item 40         Dynamo Building

Motion: (Howard/Byrne)

1. That Council defer consideration of the matter until such a time as Council receives a Draft Agreement.

2. That Council officers write to the Minister for Roads requesting an extension of time to determine whether Council is willing to accept the care, control and management of the Dynamo site.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Griffiths

Councillor Drury left the meeting at 10:30pm as he declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Urgency Motion: Investment Property - Lease, as his wife is the deputy chair of an organisation mentioned in the motion.

Investment Property - Lease

Motion: (Howard/Langford)

That Council authorise the General Manager to negotiate and finalise terms for a lease within the confines of the valuation advice provided by Preston Rowe Patterson, and as outlined within the confidential session of Council.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                       Crs Drury and Griffiths

Procedural motion: (Byrne/Smith)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Drury and Griffiths

Councillor Howard retired from the meeting at 10:31pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Urgency Motion: Upgrades to Tempe Train Station, as as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport.

Councillor Drury returned to the meeting at 10:32pm

Urgent Safety Upgrades to Tempe Train Station

Motion (Langford/Byrne)

1. That Council writes to the Minister for Transport to request the following urgent upgrades to Tempe Train Station to increase safety and amenity in response to serious safety concerns raised by the community:

a) Install safe lighting and security cameras around the station;

b) Open view-lines and connections, including widening the pathway and stairs up to Griffiths Street;

c) Thin the now dense forest of mainly casuarinas around the Griffiths Street entrance to improve sightlines;

d) Improve landscaping and bike facilities;

e) Fix broken fences and barriers; and

f) Remove graffiti from the railway infrastructure.

2. That Council officers bring a report back to the August meeting of Council, providing outcomes of discussions with TfNSW including the Minister’s response to Council’s request for urgent upgrades to Tempe train station.

3. That Council investigates widening the shared bike and pedestrian pathway around Tempe Station and under the Bayview Street Railway Bridge to create a safer environment and to cater for the anticipated increase in journeys to and from Tempe Station during the proposed temporary closure of the T3 Line.

4. That Council officers bring a report back to the August meeting of Council about the proposed widening of the shared bike and pedestrian pathway around Tempe Station and under Bayview Street Railway Bridge.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Griffiths and Howard

Meeting closed at 10:32pm

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 5:	Richard Keough Penny Hewlett Michaelean O'Donnell	Rozelle Enmore Newtown
Item 6:	Louise Appel Paul Power Frank McHugh	Lilyfield Rozelle Leichhardt
Item 8:	Gisele Mesnage Jennifer Moon	Ashfield Petersham
Item 22:	Therese Skinner Donyale Harrison Alison Vicary	Marrickville Marrickville Marrickville
Item 23:	Andrew Thomas Brian Keogh Neil Tonkin	Campsie Earlwood Lilyfield
Item 30:	Karen Manning	Ashfield
Item 31:	Adam Majsay	Stanmore
Item 32:	Neil Mackenzie Keira Mackenzie	Marrickville Marrickville

The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 25^th June, 2024 were confirmed as a correct record on this 13^th day of August 2024.