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Council Meeting
22 October 2024
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Minutes
of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 October 2024 at
Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting
commenced at 6:31pm
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Present:
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Darcy Byrne
Mat Howard
Izabella Antoniou
Liz Atkins
Olivia Barlow
Andrew Blake
Jo Carlisle
Vicki Clay
Jessica D’Arienzo
Kerrie Fergusson
Victor Macri
Vittoria Raciti
Philippa Scott
Chloe Smith
Ismet Tastan
Peter Gainsford
Simone Plummer
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Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
General
Manager
Director Planning
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Ryann Midei
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Director Infrastructure
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Ruth Callaghan
Beau-Jane De Costa
Julian Sakarai
Matthew Pearce
Chris Sleiman
Sajjad Ali
Manod Wickramasinghe
Daniel East
Scott Mullen
Rocco Sergi
Chariee Bultitude
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Director Community
Acting Director Corporate
Acting Senior Manager Governance and Risk
General Counsel
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Reporting and Control Manager
Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Acting Senior Manager Strategic Planning
Strategic Investments and Property Manager
Coordinator Strategic Investments and Properties
Audit Office NSW
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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 INTEREST:
Councillor
Atkins declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 9 – Minutes
of the Flood Risk Management Advisory Committee (FRMAC) held on 24 July 2024
including outcomes of the exhibition of the Alexandra Canal Flood Risk
Management Study & Plan and the Johnstons Creek & Whites Creek Flood
Risk Management Study & Plan as their primary residence is in the
Johnstons Creek and Whites Creek Flood Risk Management catchment area. They
will leave the meeting during discussion and voting.
Councillor Howard declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 8 – Local Traffic
Committee Meeting - 16 September 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 17 – Tempe Train
Station as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport
and in that capacity he is directly engaged in work related to the station
upgrades. Out of an abundance of caution and to avoid any risk of perception of
conflict, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting.
Councillor Scott declared a significant,
non-pecuniary interest in Item 8 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 16
September 2024 as one of the items to be adopted is on pedestrian upgrades
at the Sydney Secondary College, Leichhardt where she is the P&C President
and where one of her children attends school. She will leave the meeting during
discussion and voting.
Councillor Scott declared a significant,
non-pecuniary interest in Item 20 – Rozelle Village as she is
Council’s appointee to the Sydney Eastern Planning Panel that will
determine the outcome of this project. She will leave the meeting during
discussion and voting.
Motion: (D’Arienzo/Smith)
That Council note the disclosures of interest.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES
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Motion: (Scott/Smith)
That the Minutes of the Council held
on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 and Tuesday, 8 October 2024 be confirmed as a
correct record.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM
The
registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is available
on the last page of these minutes.
The
Mayor, Councillor Byrne, left the meeting at 6:54pm and vacated the Chair. The
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Howard, assumed the Chair.
The
Mayor, Councillor Byrne, returned to the meeting at 7:13pm. The Deputy Mayor,
Councillor Howard, vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne, assumed
the Chair.
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C1024(2) Item 46 Mayoral Minute: Condolence
Motion: Vale Barry Noel Vining OAM
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Motion: (Byrne)
1.
That Council write to the family of Barry
Vining to express our gratitude for the contribution he made throughout his
life to our local community, the Newtown Jets and the Australian Freight
Industry.
2.
That Council work with the Vining family and
the Newtown Jets to create a memorial to Barry and his lifelong service to
the Jets and the Inner West community at his beloved Henson Park.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Howard/Atkins)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the
following items to be dealt with at this time:
- Item 5 Quong Tart
Plaza
- Item 10
Summer Hill - Lewisham Suburb Realignment Affecting
2 Malthouse Way
- Item 11 Audit Risk
and Improvement Committee Minutes
- Item 13
Rescheduling of November 2024 Council Meeting
- Item 16 Investment
Report at 31 August 2024
- Item 22
Disclosures of Interest for Designated Persons 2023-2024 -
ARIC Members
- Item 26 Notice of
Motion: A circular
economy for soft plastics and other hard to recycle items
- Item 29 Notice of
Motion: Consult the community on the dual naming of one major park in each
ward
- Item 30 Notice of
Motion: Town Hall Open Day Festivals
- Item 33 Notice of
Motion: Prospect Street shared zone
- Item 35 Notice of
Motion: Microforests in Every Ward
- Item 39 Notice of
Motion: Hoskins Park Toilet Block and Shed
- Item 41 Notice of
Motion: Social enterprise cafe at Together 2 for disability employment
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Howard/Atkins)
That the following items be moved in globo and the
recommendations contained within the report be adopted:
- Item 5 Quong Tart
Plaza
- Item 10
Summer Hill - Lewisham Suburb Realignment Affecting
2 Malthouse Way
- Item 11 Audit Risk
and Improvement Committee Minutes
- Item 13
Rescheduling of November 2024 Council Meeting
- Item 16 Investment
Report at 31 August 2024
- Item 22
Disclosures of Interest for Designated Persons 2023-2024 -
ARIC Members
- Item 26 Notice of
Motion: A circular
economy for soft plastics and other hard to recycle items
- Item 29 Notice of
Motion: Consult the community on the dual naming of one major park in each
ward
- Item 30 Notice of
Motion: Town Hall Open Day Festivals
- Item 33 Notice of
Motion: Prospect Street shared zone
- Item 35 Notice of
Motion: Microforests in Every Ward
- Item 39 Notice of
Motion: Hoskins Park Toilet Block and Shed
- Item 41 Notice of
Motion: Social enterprise cafe at Together 2 for disability employment
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 5 Quong Tart Plaza
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council endorse an application
to the Geographical Names Board to allow for Quong Tart Plaza to be an
additional name given to Hercules Street, Ashfield in recognition of the long
contribution of people of Chinese backgrounds to Ashfield.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 10 Summer
Hill - Lewisham Suburb Realignment Affecting 2
Malthouse Way
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council endorse the change to the suburb
boundary of Summer Hill – Lewisham adjacent to 2 Malthouse Way and
submit a formal proposal to the Geographic Names Board.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 11 Audit
Risk and Improvement Committee Minutes
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council receive the minutes and
adopt the recommendations of the Audit, Risk and
Improvement Committee meeting held on 17 September 2024 and 10 October 2024
(Special Meeting).
2.
That Council adopt the draft Audit, Risk and
Improvement Committee Strategic Work Plan, which has been reviewed and
approved by the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
3.
That Council endorse the
draft Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Annual Work Plan,
which has been reviewed and approved by the Audit, Risk and Improvement
Committee.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 13 Rescheduling
of November 2024 Council Meeting
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council
reschedule the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 5 November 2024 to Tuesday
12 November 2024 and publish these changes to the Meeting Schedule on
Council’s website.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 16 Investment
Report at 31 August 2024
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council receive and note the
report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 22 Disclosures
of Interest for Designated Persons 2023-2024 - ARIC
Members
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 26 Notice
of Motion: A circular economy for soft plastics and other
hard to recycle items
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council commit to expanding soft plastic recycling
across the Inner West.
2. That
Council write to the CEOs of Woolworths, ALDI and Coles formally requesting
the Inner West be designated as a trial site for in-store soft plastics
collections as a matter of priority.
3. That
Council report back to Council as soon as possible about progress to extend
household collection of soft plastics through third-party providers.
4. That
Council review Council’s current procurement guidelines and report back
to the February 2025 Council meeting about options to amend council’s
procurement practices to better support a circular economy for plastics,
including recycled plastic aggregate in road base, play equipment and other
purposes.
5. That
Council create a grant stream for local organisations working in the circular
economy, to be implemented as part of the 2025 community grants program, and
report back to the February 2025 Council meeting on options to do so.
6.
That Council write to the Hon. Penny Sharpe MLC,
Minister for Environment, seeking support to trial textile recycling in the
Inner West.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 29 Notice
of Motion: Consult the community on the dual naming of
one major park in each ward
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council reports on the progress of the development of a
Dual Naming Policy.
2.
That Council reports on the consultation with the Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee and the broader Community on
the initiative to have dual names for parks and ovals that may have
particular significance for local Aboriginal people with Aboriginal place
names.
3.
That Council consult with Community of dual naming of one major
park in each Inner West Council ward with an Aboriginal name.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 30 Notice
of Motion: Town Hall Open Day Festivals
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council note the success of our Creative Town Halls
project in activating seven town halls across the Inner West for free hire by
creatives and local artists, with more than 700 applications in the first two
months of the program.
2.
That Council note that the Inner West is home to more artists
and people employed in the creative industries than anywhere else in NSW, and
that Council is committed to supporting local artists and creatives in our
community.
3.
That Council commit to establishing an annual program of Open
Day Festivals across all seven town halls, showcasing local musicians and
artists, and curated in consultation with the community and local creative
industry stakeholders.
4.
That Council receive a report at the February 2025 meeting detailing
a proposal for an annual Town Hall Open Day Festivals program, including
costs, to be developed in consultation with local artists and creative
industry stakeholders, including:
a)
the Inner West Creative Network;
b)
the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee;
c)
Attendees of the Arts and Live Music Recovery Summit; and
d) Participants
in the Creative Town Halls project.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 33 Notice
of Motion: Prospect Street shared zone
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council officers prepare a report, including
identification of budget, at the next opportunity for the Traffic Committee
to formally designate Prospect St, Leichhardt between St Fiacre's Primary
School and Leichhardt Public School as a shared 10kph pedestrian zone with
continuous raised footpaths.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 35 Notice
of Motion: Microforests in Every Ward
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council commit to establishing a new microforest in every
ward of the LGA to support increased biodiversity and reduce carbon
emissions, and that potential locations for each microforest be identified in
consultation with:
a)
Local Bushcare and community garden groups;
b)
The Environment Advisory Committee;
c)
Citizen science groups;
d)
Other relevant local environment and biodiversity volunteer
groups.
2.
That Council receive a report back on identified locations,
management, and costs to the March 2025 Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 39 Notice
of Motion: Hoskins Park Toilet Block and Shed
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That the toilets and a
Greenway Bushcare Group shed at Hoskins Park form part of the budget
considerations for 2025/26.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 41 Notice
of Motion: Social enterprise cafe at Together 2 for
disability employment
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That
Council consult with Together 2 about joint project with Council to fit out
and establish a social enterprise cafe at the Together 2 premises to provide
training and employment opportunities for local young people living with
disability, and table a report for the December Ordinary Council meeting on
how the partnership could be structured and what the capital costs of the
project might be.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 1
Draft Annual Financial Statements for the Financial Year 2023/24
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Motion: (Scott/Atkins)
That Council endorse the financial statements to
be placed on public exhibition.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 2
State of the Inner West Report
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Motion: (Scott/Barlow)
That Council endorse
the ‘State of the Inner West October 2024’ report which outlines progress
of implementation and the effectiveness of the Community Strategic Plan.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 3
Local Democracy Groups 2024-28 and final progress report of
the previous
term
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Smith)
1.
That Council endorse the proposed
structure of new Local Democracy Groups (LDG) for the Council term 2024-28,
subject to:
a)
changing the name of the Planning LDG
to the Housing for All LDG
b)
amending the Terms of Reference of the
Housing for All LDG to include:
i.
a requirement that a minimum of four
members of the Committee must be renters who reside within the Inner West
LGA, to be determined by Council’s usual LDG application process.
ii.
an additional position be made
available to a representative who has current or previous lived experience as
a resident of an inner west boarding house
c)
amending the Purpose Statement
contained in the Terms of Reference to read as follows:
The
purpose of the Housing for All LDG is to:
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Monitor and promote the implementation
of Council’s Affordable Housing Policy and other relevant policies and
plans related to affordable housing for very low, low and moderate income
households, including essential workers, boarding house residents, homeless
people, renters, and others experiencing housing stress.
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Serve as a resource for Council in
relation to the housing market, trends and community impacts, including
supporting access to and opportunities for affordable, sustainable,
accessible, and build-to-rent housing options where relevant, and other
issues impacting renters.
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Provide suggestions on improving the
development of housing options that support the retention of a diverse and
inclusive community and an accessible and sustainable place to live.
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Assist in the development of programs
and initiatives to highlight the importance of housing and greater
protections for renters to the wellbeing and dynamism of the community.
2.
That Council endorse the process and
timeline for recruiting and inducting new LDG members for the new Council
term.
3.
That Council determine the three
Councillor representatives to participate in the selection process and panel
are Clr D’Arienzo, Clr Clay and Clr Barlow.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Amendment (Atkins/Antoniou)
1. That Council retain separate Planning and Heritage, and Housing
and Affordability groups.
2.
That in addition to formal membership,
Council allows any local community member who wishes to attend any LDG to
attend and provide input on issues and activities.
3.
That Council empowers LDGs to bring
recommendations to Council meetings for consideration.
Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri,
Raciti, Scott and Smith
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C1024(2) Item 4
Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas for the
Balmain Peninsula New
Year’s Eve
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Motion: (Macri)
That Council approve public
consultation on whether Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas
should be re-introduced for the Balmain Peninsula for 2025 New Year’s
Eve celebrations.
This Motion Lapsed for want of a
seconder.
Motion: (Scott/Howard)
That Council fund public additional
amenities for New Year’s Eve on the Balmain Peninsula.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Cr Macri
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C1024(2) Item 6
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Upgrade
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Motion: (Scott/Tastan)
1.
That Council publicly exhibit the conceptual designs for Stage
2 of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC) Upgrade and seek community
feedback on the design.
2.
That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the
conceptual designs for Stage 2 of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC)
be brought back to Council for adoption.
3.
That following the public consultation,
Council staff bring back a report to Council each month on progress on this
project.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 7
Impact of Totti’s on surrounding residential community
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Motion: (Byrne/Fergusson)
1.
That Council commence the review of
parking restrictions by engaging with residents on extended parking
restrictions in Evans Street (between Denison Street and Victoria Road),
Kenniff Street, Charlotte Street, Elizabeth Street, and Catherine
Street’ and subsequently refer the
traffic and parking matters to the Local Traffic Committee.
2.
That Council note that increased
enforcement of the existing Resident Parking Restrictions in the local area
has commenced to ensure there is adequate turnover of non-resident parking
and note that this will continue to be maintained whilst significant
non-compliance is evident.
3.
That Council note that ongoing advocacy
is being undertaken with Transport for NSW and their contractor to minimise
the impact of ongoing trenching works in the Evans Street and surrounds.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Councillor Scott left the meeting at 8:01pm
as she declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest
in Item 8 as one of these items to be adopted is on pedestrian upgrades at the
Sydney Secondary College, Leichhardt where she is the P&C President and
where one of her children attends school.
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C1024(2) Item 8
Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 16 September 2024
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council receive the minutes and
adopt the recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 16
September 2024, subject to the following:
a)
LTC0924(1) Item 4 - Newtown South
LATM Final report, paragraph (i) to read as follows: “That subject
to TfNSW approval, a 10km/h Shared Zone be installed in Alice Lane between
Walenore Avenue and Holmwood Street and Alice Lane be converted to one way
eastbound between Pearl Lane and Walenore Avenue. The One Way restrictions in
Alice Lane between Walenore Avenue and Pearl Lane include “Cyclist
Excepted” signposting, subject to a convex safety mirror being
installed at the Pearl lane/Alice Lane 90 degree road bend”; and
b)
LTC0924(1) Item 1 - The Boulevarde,
Lilyfield – Proposed Streetscape Improvements and Civil Works be
deferred pending further community consultation.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Scott
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Councillor Scott returned to the meeting at
8:05pm
Councillor Atkins left the meeting at 8:06pm as they declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 9 as
their primary residence is in the Johnstons Creek and Whites Creek Flood Risk
Management catchment area.
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C1024(2) Item 9
Minutes of the Flood Risk Management Advisory Committee
(FRMAC)
held on 24 July 2024 including outcomes of the
exhibition
of the Alexandra Canal Flood Risk Management
Study
& Plan and the Johnstons Creek & Whites Creek Flood
Risk
Management Study & Plan
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Motion: (Howard/Scott)
1.
That Council receive the minutes and adopt the recommendations
of the Flood Risk Management Advisory Committee meeting held on 24 July 2024.
2.
That Council adopt the Alexandra Canal Flood Risk Management
Study and Plan.
3.
That Council adopt the Johnstons Creek and Whites Creek Flood
Risk Management Study and Plan.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Atkins
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Councillor Atkins returned to the meeting at
8:08pm
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C1024(2) Item 12 Councillor
Representation on Committees
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Motion: (Scott/Howard)
That Council determine Councillor
representation on Council and External Committees until September 2025 as follows:
1.
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
– Councillor Scott.
2.
Flood Management Advisory Committee
– Councillor Howard and Councillor Barlow.
3.
Local Traffic Committee –
Councillor Macri and (Alternate) Councillor Atkins.
4.
GM Performance Assessment Panel –
The Mayor (Councillor Byrne), Councillor Howard, and Councillor Antoniou.
5.
Major Capital Projects Committee
– Councillor Scott, Councillor Fergusson, Councillor Atkins, Councillor
Blake and Councillor Howard.
6.
Callan Park Community Trustee Board
– Councillor Byrne.
7.
Cooks River Alliance Management
Committee – Councillor Howard and (Alternate) Councillor Barlow.
8.
NSW Public Libraries Association
– Councillor Carlisle and (Alternate) Councillor Antoniou.
9.
Parramatta River Catchment Group
– Councillor Fergusson and (Alternate) Councillor Blake.
10. Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils – The Mayor
(Councillor Byrne) and Councillor Scott and (Alternate) Councillor Atkins.
11. Sydney Airport Community Forum – The Mayor (Councillor Byrne).
12. Sydney Coastal Council Group – Councillor Barlow.
13. Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel – Councillor Scott and
John Engeler (community representative), subject to the formal acceptance
from John Engeler.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 14 Local
Government NSW Annual Conference
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Motion: (Scott/Atkins)
That Council determine the voting
delegates for voting on motions at the 2024 Local Government NSW Annual
Conference and attendees are:
1.
Clr Clay
2.
Clr Atkins
3.
Clr Antoniou
4.
Clr Tastan
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 15 Investment
Report at 30 September 2024
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Motion: (Scott/Barlow)
That Council
authorise the sale of the Suncorp investments, as detailed in the report, in
accordance with Council’s Investment Policy to ensure Council’s
investment portfolio consist entirely of socially responsible investments and
deposits in non-fossil fuel aligned banks.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake,
Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott,
Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Councillor Howard left the meeting at 8:14pm
as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 17 as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for
Transport and in that capacity he is directly engaged in work related to the
station upgrades.
Councillor Raciti left the meeting at 8:16pm
Councillor Raciti returned to the meeting at
8:20pm
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C1024(2) Item 17 Tempe
Train Station
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Barlow)
1.
That Council receive and note the report.
2.
That Council acknowledges the
significant concerns raised by the community about the safety and accessibility
of Tempe Train Station.
3.
That Council recommits to exploring
urgently all options to improve the safety and amenity of Tempe Train
Station.
4.
That Council Staff investigate a
defined cycleway path through the Tempe Station car park, so that people
using the car park do not conflict with cyclists for safety reasons.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Howard
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Councillor Howard returned to the meeting
at 8:21pm
Procedural motion (Smith/Carlisle)
That Council allow Clr D’Arienzo
to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 18.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 18 Post
Exhibition - Planning Principles for the Inner West
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Macri)
1.
That Council receive
and note the report.
2.
That Council welcomes
the 1,221 submissions from the community, providing valuable input and
feedback on the proposed planning principles.
3.
That Council commits
to the timely development and finalisation of a LGA wide Local Environment
Plan (LEP) that aligns with the State Government’s housing targets.
4.
That Council incorporates
all the planning principles we consulted the community on into the
development of the LEP.
5.
That Council prioritises
affordable housing options within the LEP, including for social and public
housing.
6.
That Council reports
back to Council a draft LEP for submission to the NSW State Government.
7.
That Council notes
the key recommendations in the NSW Productivity and Equality Commission
report titled Review of Housing Supply Challenges and Policy Options for
New South Wales (September 2024) (the PC Report) regarding the importance
of a fast and smooth development process; and
a)
acknowledges that
design excellence is critical to delivering quality, sustainable, affordable
housing and that everyone in our community has a right to live in housing
that is well-designed, meets minimum standards and has access to sunlight;
b)
supports protecting
and maintaining existing solar access provisions in design guidelines;
c)
receives a report
from Council officers to the November Ordinary Council meeting assessing how
the recommendations of the Productivity Commission Report could be applied to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of development assessment in the
Inner West.
8.
That Council notes that NSW is only one
of two states that are yet to sign up to the Silver Livable Housing Design
Standards in the National Construction Code – a set of design standards that require new housing developments to
offer basic accessibility for all people.
9.
That Council note the need for
increased standards around sustainability and design to ensure new builds are
meeting Council’s goals of energy efficiency and equity, including
cooling and heating measures, where possible solar panels being incorporated,
and other best practice standards laid out by Council’s own Design
Excellence Panel.
10.
That Council notes that new residential
buildings in the Inner West need to be a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms to
accommodate broad types of living arrangements and stages.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Byrne/Smith)
That the meeting be adjourned for 5
minutes.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
The meeting was adjourned at 8.31pm
The meeting recommenced at 8.41pm
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C1024(2) Item 19 Faith
Based Housing Roundtable
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Motion: (D’Arienzo/Smith)
1.
That Council receive and note the
report regarding the Affordable Housing Roundtable held on 15 August 2024, in
partnership with Faith Housing Alliance.
2.
That Council acknowledge the valuable insights
gained from the roundtable discussions about the potential for delivering
social and affordable housing on land owned by faith-based organisations,
including the need for genuine changes to the planning system.
3.
That Council partner with the Faith
Housing Alliance to review and propose planning framework changes that
deliver social and affordable housing in the inner west.
4.
That Council incorporates
the changes into the development of the draft Local Environment Plan.
5.
That Council support increased
collaboration with faith-based organisations and community housing providers,
including the establishment of a concierge service to assist with the
development application process.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Councillor Scott left the meeting at 8:44pm
as she declared significant, non-pecuniary interest in
Item 20 – Rozelle Village as she is Council’s appointee to
the Sydney Eastern Planning Panel that will determine the outcome of this
project.
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C1024(2) Item 20 Rozelle
Village (former Balmain Leagues Club) - State Significant
Development Application
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Motion: (Byrne/Fergusson)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Scott
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Councillor Scott returned to the meeting at
8:45pm
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C1024(2) Item 21 Gambling
Harm Minimisation
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Motion: (Howard/Byrne)
That Council defer consideration of
the report until the December 2024 Council meeting and receive a report on
progress to realise the ‘Love Your Club’ program that the past Council
resolved to develop.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 23 Notice
of Motion: Motions for Local Government NSW
Conference
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Motion: (Atkins/Carlisle)
1. That Council endorses the following amended motion to be submitted
to the Local Government NSW 2024 Annual Conference:
Notice of Motion: Supporting our early learning centres to comply
with the requirements of the National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years
Learning Framework (EYLF)
That Local Government NSW will support council early childhood
education and care centres in meeting the National Quality Standards by:
(1)
confirming how the Federal funding offering
a pay rise of 15% over the two-year period to early childhood educators
applies to local government and providing advice to Councils on the process
to access that funding (Quality Area 4: Staffing Arrangements);
(2) endorsing the United Services Union log of claims for an early
childhood splinter award, and endorsing expedited bargaining to provide more
certainty to educators and councillors in meeting Quality Area 4; and
(3) ensuring that Councils are aware of and implementing current
research including by Early Childhood Australia, the Australian Early
Learning Consultative Group and the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and
Islander Childcare, and are partnering with Aboriginal Controlled Community
Organisations, to ensure culturally appropriate practices and language
programs are embedded in their curriculums.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Motion: (Atkins/Antoniou)
2. That Council endorses the following amended motion to be submitted
to the Local Government NSW 2024 Annual Conference:
Notice of Motion: Ensuring labour standards for workers with
disability are award compliant
That Local Government NSW will support councils by:
(1)
Preparing an audit of contractors that
councils use which are part of the Disability Enterprises Program, and viable
alternatives to these companies that allow for ethical labour practices;
(2) Hold consultations with the United Services Union (USU) and People
With Disabilities Australia (PWDA) over best practice for transferring
in-house Disability Enterprise Program employees over to the award;
(3) Propose embedding of employment targets for workers with
disability in the next round of industrial negotiations with the USU; and
(4) Update councillors and general managers on the outcome of these.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Councillor Macri left
the meeting at 8:49pm
Motion: (Atkins/Howard)
3. That Council endorses the following amended motion to be submitted
to the Local Government NSW 2024 Annual Conference:
Notice of Motion: Access to libraries, their resources and
services they provide
a)
That Local Government NSW opposes restricting
of access to libraries and the resources and services that they provide to
our communities, and will assist councils in complying with the Standards and
Guidelines for Australian Public Libraries issued by the Australian Public
Library Alliance (APLA) and the Australian Library & Information
Association (ALIA) in May 2021, which state ‘public library collections
should cover a wide range of popular topics, express a variety of viewpoints
and cultural understandings, and represent a diversity of people, places,
events, issues and ideas’ by:
(1)
Affirming those standards and
guidelines;
(2)
Noting that this extends both to
collections of books and audio-visual material, events that are hosted at
libraries for the community, and other resources and services and access to
them;
(3)
Noting that restricting access to
material and events related to LGBTQI+ communities and families is in breach
of both these guidelines and the Anti- Discrimination Act 1977, and that
attempts to do so invite risk to councils, including the risk of losing
funding from the NSW government; and
(4)
Collaborating with ALIA, the NSWPLA,
Twenty10 and other peak bodies to provide educational material for
Councillors on best practice on this matter.
b) That Local Government NSW notes the excellent advocacy and
response of the NSW Government, State Library, NSW Public Libraries
Association and Australian Library and Information Association in providing
support to Council libraries during challenging periods in 2023 and 2024.
4. That
the General Manager be delegated the authority to make any minor amendments
to the wording of the motions if requested by LGNSW and agreed to by the
mover of the motion.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Macri
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Councillor Macri returned to the meeting at
8:51pm
Procedural Motion (Smith/D’Arienzo)
That Council allow Clr Howard to speak
for 2 additional minutes on Item 24.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 24 Notice
of Motion: Inner West Labor Policy Platform
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Motion: (Howard/Scott)
1.
That Council notes the policy
objectives put forward by the Labor Councillors as detailed in the report,
subject to:
a)
amending the word
“cycleways” to “active transport” in the first point
under the Active Transport heading;
b)
amending the word “excellent”
to “exceeding” in the Childcare priority under Community
Services; and
c)
the following
additions:
Capital Works
●
Mort Bay Park Upgrade: upgrade of amenities
and facilities at Mort Bay Park.
●
Together2 Social Enterprise Cafe, Rozelle:
Consult with Together2 regarding joint project with Council to fit-out and
establish a social enterprise cafe at the Together2 premises to provide
training and employment opportunities for local young people living with
disability.
●
Upgrade Hinsby Park Playground and traffic
calming: new playground equipment and fencing. Make Piper Street (North) and
Piper Street (South) both one-way to improve safety and traffic congestion.
●
Tree Maintenance: Significantly increase
investment in street tree maintenance to improve pedestrian safety and
accessibility and protect local homes.
Arts, Culture
& Live Performance
●
White Bay Power Station: Council to lease
public frontage at White Bay Power Station for ongoing local artistic
activity.
●
Pilot of live music at Leichhardt Oval: Trial
a limited number of events to be determined by an EOI.
Mainstreet
Revitalisation
●
Beautification of Booth St, Annandale:
beautification of Booth Street to provide new street furniture, public art,
fairy lights and amenities.
2.
That Council notes that these objectives enhance and support
the Community Strategy Plan.
3.
That Council incorporates these policy objectives when drafting
Council's four-year Delivery Plan and annual Operational Plan and Budget.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Scott and
Smith
Against Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Macri, Raciti and Tastan
Amendment (Macri/Raciti)
That Council amend point 3 to read:
“That Council officers seek feedback from the community on
Labor’s policy objectives during the review of Council’s Community
Strategic Plan and provides advice to Council on the financial implications
of implementing any proposals”.
Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Macri and Raciti
Against Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Scott, Smith and Tastan
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C1024(2) Item 25 Notice
of Motion: Cost of living support for Inner West residents:
no rate rises and bill
smoothing
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Motion: (Scott/ Byrne)
1.
That Council commit to no rate increase above government
indexation for the next four years.
2.
That Council introduce bill smoothing so that residents can pay
their rates in small, even, regular payments.
3.
That Council staff bring a report back to the December 2024
meeting with a mechanism for the introduction of bill smoothing and a
communications plan for promoting bill smoothing and the pensioner rebate.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 27 Notice
of Motion: A fast and smooth development process
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The Chairperson ruled this item redundant.
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Procedural Motion (Byrne/Howard)
That Council allow Clr Smith to speak
for 1 additional minute on Item 28.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 28 Notice
of Motion: Extending the Outdoor Swimming Season at
FDAC
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Motion: (Smith/Clay)
1. That
Council investigate opportunities to extend the outdoor swimming season at
Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre (FDAC) from 1 September until 30 April annually,
and to install a free outdoor gym co-located with FDAC, with a report back to
Council to be tabled by the February 2025 meeting.
2.
That as part of the report, undertake community engagement on
extending the outdoor swimming season and installation of a free outdoor gym,
including:
a)
writing to neighbouring residents and businesses;
b)
on Council’s Your Say website and social media platforms;
and
c)
community engagement stalls at FDAC/Petersham Park.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 31 Notice
of Motion: Sydenham Road Strategy
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Motion: (Howard/Macri)
1.
That Council commence work on a Sydenham Road Strategy,
with the objective of improving walkability, traffic and safety on Sydenham
Road between Victoria Road and Sydenham Station.
2.
That the Sydenham Road Strategy provide detailed
designs, plans and projects to resolve the following issues:
a)
Resolving parking issues;
b)
Improving lighting;
c)
Upgrading footpaths;
d)
Investigating new active transport links;
e)
Improving safety at key intersections, including
Sydenham Road at Victoria Road, Fitzroy Street and Buckley Street;
f)
Improving wayfinding to support local businesses;
g)
Poorly managed street trees; and
h)
Upgrades to Wicks Park.
3. That a list of priority projects be
formed and considered as part of the 2025-2026 Budget planning process, with
the Strategy led by a Project Control Group consisting of representatives of
the Infrastructure Team, Planning Team, Development Team and Economic
Development Team.
4. That Council undertake a comprehensive
engagement plan to underpin the Strategy, including:
a)
Hosting a Roundtable of businesses and organisations on
and surrounding Sydenham Road (such Connect Inner West, the Marrickville Bowling
Club and Red Rattler), as well as the Inner West Brewers Association;
b)
Hosting public meetings for residents, both at the
initial stage of the project and once detailed plans and designs are
finalised; and
c)
Stakeholder engagement with key agencies including
Transport for NSW, Sydney Metro, Ausgrid, Sydney Water, Destination NSW and
the Office of the 24 Hour Commissioner.
5.
That Council report progress monthly
to councillors via councillor briefing note, and to the Local Traffic
Committee on a monthly basis.
6.
That Council target a portion of the
$200,000 Inner West Tourism Strategy to support businesses surrounding
Sydenham Station - including microbreweries, cafes and distilleries - to
benefit from additional traffic from the Metro.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 32 Notice
of Motion: Parking in Marrickville
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Motion: (Howard/Macri)
1.
That Council urgently undertake
parking studies in suburbs around Tempe, St Peters and Sydenham stations with
the view to implementing parking controls to better support residents facing
additional parking pressures with the opening of the Metro to Sydenham and
closure of the T3 Bankstown Line.
2.
That Council write to TfNSW making them
aware of the impact of the parking of the buses in Railway Parade
is having on the businesses and ask that they be relocated to the abundant
empty land around Sydenham Station that is not being utilised.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Councillor Raciti left the meeting at 9:13pm
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C1024(2) Item 34 Notice
of Motion: Sensory spaces for neurodivergent community
members and their families
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Motion: (Carlisle/Atkins)
1.
That in each ward, Council incorporates
a sensory garden in a pocket park for local children and residents with
neurodiversity.
2.
That Council make provisions for the
sensory gardens in the 2025/26 budget.
3.
That Council mandate sensory spaces as
part of all large-scale Council-run events.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Raciti
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Councillor Raciti returned to the meeting
at 9:14pm
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C1024(2) Item 36 Notice
of Motion: Representation for Renters in Local
Democracy Groups
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The Chairperson ruled this item redundant.
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C1024(2) Item 37 Notice
of Motion: Senior Services Communications
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Motion: (Clay/Macri)
That Council send
a written communication to all residents older than 55 years of age,
informing them of local policies and programs for seniors, by inclusion of
the Inner West Seniors Directory brochure, to be funded by the existing
communications budget.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 38 Notice
of Motion: Community Engagement - Council at Your
Door
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Motion: (Clay/Atkins)
1. That Council expand community consultation on major projects by
doorknocking residents to obtain direct feedback on their views regarding the
proposed project, to be funded by the project’s budget.
2.
That Council receive by the December
2024 Council meeting a report on the feasibility and cost of expanding
community consultation on major projects by doorknocking residents to obtain
direct feedback on their views regarding the proposed project.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 40 Notice
of Motion: Mort Bay Park upgrade
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Motion: (Fergusson/Byrne)
1.
That Council allocate up to $2 million in the draft 2025-26
Budget to the upgrade amenities and facilities at Mort Bay Park, including
the following improvements:
a)
A new toilet near the playground and ferry wharf;
b)
A playground upgrade with a waterplay area and shade sails;
c)
Fixing drainage and muddy areas;
d)
Improved lighting throughout the Park to make night-time use
safer;
e)
Progressing water and sediment quality testing to allow a swim
site;
f)
Table tennis tables, picnic tables and BBQ's and seating; and
g) Outdoor
gym equipment.
2. That Council commence community consultation in 2024 on the
priorities of local residents for inclusion in the upgrade.
3. That Council receive a report to the February 2025 Ordinary Council
meeting on the outcomes of the community consultation and identifying which
of the improvements can be undertaken immediately and which will need to be
subject to a procurement process.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 42 Notice
of Motion: Double investment in Active Transport across
the Inner West
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Motion: (Fergusson/Scott)
1.
That Council notes that Inner West
Council has made significant progress on the 2023 Active Transport Strategy
and Action Plan.
2.
That Council grows on this initiative
by committing to doubling investment in Active Transport across the LGA by
incrementally increasing each of the four budgets of the next Council term,
so that by 2027-2028, the total budget for active transport is doubled.
3.
That Council continue to work with our
Inner West Active Transport community groups to identify, extend and deliver
on key cycling corridors and pedestrian access.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Councillor D'Arienzo left the meeting at
9:22pm
Confidential session
Procedural Motion (Howard/Atkins)
That Council enter into Confidential session.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
D'Arienzo
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:
C1024(2) Item 43 RFT 29-24 - Garbage,
FOGO and Recycling Collection Services (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; AND commercial information of a confidential nature (Section
10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed
prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
C1024(2) Item 44 Lease of Ashfield
Bowling Club, Ashfield Park (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; AND commercial information of a confidential nature (Section
10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed
prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
C1024(2) Item 45 Short Term Lease The reason for dealing with the report confidentially is that it
contains information (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that
would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the
council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
resolutions passed during closed session
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C1024(2) Item 43 RFT
29-24 - Garbage, FOGO and Recycling Collection Services
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That in accordance with clause 178 of
the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation)
declines to accept the tenders submitted by Sydney Waste Pty Ltd and URM
Environmental Services Pty Ltd.
2.
That in accordance with clause
178(3)(e) of the Regulation, enter into negotiations with any person (whether
or not the person was a tenderer) with a view to entering into one or more
contracts in relation to the subject matter of the tender on the basis that
there is currently no acceptable tender provided.
3.
That Council receive and consider at
the next Ordinary Council meeting a further confidential report which shall
include the status of negotiations.
4.
That Council provide councillors with a
briefing prior to the next Ordinary Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr D'Arienzo
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Councillor D'Arienzo returned to the meeting
at 9:25pm
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C1024(2) Item 44 Lease
of Ashfield Bowling Club, Ashfield Park
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Motion: (Antoniou/Scott)
1.
That Council approve the grant of a five (5) + five (5)
+ five (5) year lease to Ashfield Bowling Club Limited for use as bowling
club, as per the proposed lease terms and conditions contained in the report.
2.
That Council approve Delegation of Authority to the
General Manager to sign all associated documents for the lease renewal as the
Reserve Trust Manager of the Ashfield Park Reserve Trust, in accordance with
the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Crown Lands
Act 1989, and subject to Crown Lands ministerial approval.
3.
That Council approve public
notification of the proposed lease for a minimum of 28 days in accordance
with the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 and Local Government Act
1993 and notes any objections to the lease will be required to be
referred to the Minister.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C1024(2) Item 45 Short
Term Lease
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Motion: (Howard/Macri)
1.
That Council endorse an in-principle agreement for a
short-term lease to be negotiated and entered into to allow Tempe lands to be
used for but not limited to car parking and storage of cars, trucks, plant,
and equipment.
2.
That Council authorise the General
Manager to make a non-binding offer to lease the Tempe lands with any number of potential lessees
under the direction and recommendations of a suitably qualified expert as
detailed in this confidential report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Carlisle/Howard)
That Council move back into the Open Session of the
Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay,
D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Meeting closed at 9:35pm.
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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Maria Palmer
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Rozelle
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Item 8:
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Elvina
Weissel
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Lilyfield
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Item 18:
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Barbara
McKellar
Ann King
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Dulwich Hill
Lilyfield
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Item 19:
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Rob Stokes
Amanda Bailey
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Bella Vista
Bella Vista
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Item 23:
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Antony
Restifo
Jean Casey
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Ashfield
Ashfield
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Item 24:
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Daniel Haigh
Hall Greenland
Cynthia Nadai
Paul Power
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Drummoyne
Leichhardt
Lilyfield
Rozelle
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Item 27:
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David
Reynolds
Elayn James
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Summer Hill
Summer Hill
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Item 41:
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Marco De
Angelis
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Cromer
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Item 44:
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Steven Dodds
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Ashfield
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The
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 22nd October,
2024 were confirmed as a correct record on this 12th day of November
2024.