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Council Meeting
18 February 2025
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Minutes of
Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 February 2025
Meeting commenced
at 6.30pm
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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 (7:25pm)
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
Chris Sleiman
Julian Sakarai
Matthew Pearce
Manod Wickramasinghe
Scott Mullen
Lindsay Field
Lachlan Broadbent
Helen Bradley
Joan Murphy
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Director Community
Acting Director Corporate
Acting Senior Manager Governance and Risk
General Counsel
Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Strategic Investments and Property Manager
Public Trees Manager
Senior Manager Operations
Resource Recovery Planning Manager
Acting Senior Manager People and Culture
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Katherine
Paixao
Darcie
Huisman
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Business
Paper Coordinator
Business
Paper Officer
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** The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Howard was chair of the
meeting until the Mayor, Councillor Byrne arrived (at 7.25pm).
APOLOGIES
AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Nil.
DISCLOSURES
OF INTEREST:
Councillor Clay declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 43 - Notice of Motion: A public toilet for Weekley Park, as
her primary residence is in the vicinity of Weekley Park. She will remain in
the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter as it is not currently
clear where the proposed toilet facilities will be installed.
Councillor Carlisle declared a significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 13 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 9 December 2024, as her
principal place of residence is in close proximity to one of the streets
referred to in the Local Traffic Committee meeting minutes. She will leave the
meeting during discussion and voting.
Councillor Raciti declared a significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 8 - Post Exhibition - Revised Sporting Grounds Allocations
Policy as her husband is the president of the Leichhardt Tigers and her son is
on the board. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting.
Councillor Raciti declared a significant, pecuniary interest
in Item 72 - RFT 44-24 Richard Murden Reserve Inclusive Playground Construction
as her primary residence is in close proximity to the reserve. She will leave
the meeting during discussion and voting.
Councillor Barlow declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 13 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 9 December 2024 as she
works in the Office of Kobi Shetty MP, who in her capacity as the member for
Balmain, has a representative on the Traffic Committee. She will remain in the
meeting during discussion and voting on the matter as the vote is exercised
through a representative.
Councillor Blake declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 8 - Post Exhibition - Revised
Sporting Grounds Allocations Policy as he is a player for Hurlstone Park
Men’s Over 35s Football team who are a member of the Canterbury District
Football Association and who use sporting fields in the Inner West Council
area. He has not been consulted or lobbied on this item and he has no decision
making capacity in either organisation and so he will remain in the meeting for
discussion and voting.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Howard declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 62 - Notice of Motion: Review
into Sydenham to Bankstown T3 line closure replacement buses as he has in his
previous employment been directly engaged in some work around that matter. As
his employment circumstances have changed, this does not represent a
significant interest and he will remain in the meeting for discussion and
voting.
Councillor D’Arienzo declared a non-significant,
non-pecuniary interest in Item 68 - Update on the EOI for the development of
affordable housing on Council land as she has commenced new employment in the
Office of the Minister for Housing and Homelessness NSW. Out of an abundance of
caution and until she receives advice on how to deal with the conflict, she
will leave the meeting during voting and discussion.
Councillor Scott declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 8 - Post Exhibition - Revised
Sporting Grounds Allocations Policy as her principal place of residence is
adjacent to Lambert Park. She will remain in the meeting during discussion and
voting.
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Councillor Antoniou made a declaration later in the meeting in relation to Item
23 - SXSW Sydney Update.
CONFIRMATION OF
MINUTES
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Motion: (Scott/Atkins)
That the Minutes of the Council held on Tuesday, 3
December 2024 be confirmed as a correct record.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Byrne
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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.
Councillor Scott left the meeting at 6:40pm
The
Mayor, Councillor Byrne entered the meeting at 7:25pm. The Deputy Mayor,
Councillor Howard, vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne, assumed
the Chair.
Councillor
Antoniou left the meeting at 7:26pm
Councillor
Scott returned to the meeting at 7:26pm
Councillor
Antoniou returned to the meeting at 7:35pm
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C0225(1)
Item 1 Condolence Motion:
Rochelle Porteous
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Motion: (Atkins/Tastan)
1. That Council record our sadness at the
passing of Rochelle Porteous and writes to the family expressing our
condolences.
2. That Council notes the significant
contribution Rochelle has made to the Inner West community over a 17 year
period as an advocate, councillor and as Mayor and propose an appropriate recognition of her service to the Council and the
wider community.
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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C0225(1)
Item 2 Condolence
Motion: Catherine Young
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Motion:
(Tastan/Blake)
1. That Council record our sadness at the
passing of Catherine Young and writes to the family expressing our condolences.
2. That Council notes the contribution
Catherine has made to the Balmain/Rozelle community and propose an appropriate recognition of her service to the community.
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 (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 3.
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 (Barlow/Blake)
That Council allow Clr Antoniou to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 3.
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 (Atkins/Antoniou)
That Council allow Clr Barlow to speak for 1 additional minute
on Item 3.
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
Procedural Motion (Smith/Fergusson)
That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 3.
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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C0225(1)
Item 3 Mayoral
Minute: Combating Anti-Semitism and Supporting
Community Cohesion in
the Inner West
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Motion:
(Byrne)
1. That Council condemns the recent surge
of antisemitic attacks and vilification directed towards Sydney’s
Jewish community, including the attempted firebombing of Newtown Synagogue,
harassment of local Jewish residents, and incidents of antisemitic graffiti
here in the Inner West.
2. That Council acknowledges that local
Jewish leaders have warned for months that antisemitic behaviour has been
building in the Inner West, and have called on elected representatives to
take a clear stand against antisemitism in all its forms.
3. That Council notes that the
intimidation of local Jewish people by protestors at the August 2024 Inner
West Council meeting, including the booing and hissing speakers, was overtly
antisemitic and unacceptable.
4. That Council acknowledges that racism
must be opposed in all its forms and that there has been an increase in other
forms of racism in our community, including towards Indigenous Australians
during the Voice referendum, and that racism directed at one community has
the potential to harm all diverse communities.
5. That Council notes Council’s
endorsed position that foreign affairs is not the remit of local government,
but that local government has a role in combating racism and supporting
community cohesion at the grassroots level.
6. That Council notes the steps already
taken by Council to combat antisemitism, racism, and support community
cohesion, including the recent Mayoral Roundtable on Social Cohesion that
Inner West Council co-hosted, and the recently released Anti-Racism Strategy,
the first developed by a local council in NSW.
7. That Council commits to key actions to
combat antisemitism, racism, and support community cohesion in the Inner
West, including:
a) receiving an urgent briefing for all
councillors with the local Police Area Command and with Multicultural NSW on
how Council can support community safety and cohesion at the local level;
b) providing funding and support for
projects, programs and capacity building at the community level. The Cultural
Connections Program will allocate $50,000 annually in grants to ethnic
community organisations to build and strengthen connections with the wider
community;
c) completing the installation of three
Indigenous Survival Memorials across the Inner West to tell the heroic story
of survival of First Nations people. The first at Yeo Park in Ashfield was
opened in 2024;
d) investing $120,000 over the next two
years to develop and pilot a customised Anti-Racism Training Program in
partnership with Western Sydney University. This will train hundreds of local
residents and Council staff so they have practical skills and tools to
confidently identify and respond to racist behaviours as a bystander;
e) using the International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination for ongoing communications campaigns to
the whole community to combat specific racist beliefs and behaviours to make
Harmony Day more effective and meaningful; and
f) employment measures to support greater
economic participation for people from diverse backgrounds or Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples, including in recruitment and professional
development of Council staff and new apprenticeships.
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 (Antoniou/Atkins)
That
point 5 of the motion be deleted, being:
That Council notes Council’s endorsed position that
foreign affairs is not the remit of local government, but that local
government has a role in combating racism and supporting
community cohesion at the grassroots level.
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
Amendment (Atkins/Blake)
That
Council prioritises the review of the Inner West Council’s Anti-Racism
strategy review in light of the release of the Human Rights
Commission’s National Anti-Racism framework, as part of this review:
a) Council staff work with
the Multicultural NSW’s Compact Alliance to learn and apply to the
review best practices for local councils seeking to support community members
at risk of racialised violence; and
b) engage the Multicultural
Advisory Committee to explore the ways global conflicts manifest locally and
recommend ways the Inner West Council can better support our residents.
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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Councillor D'Arienzo left the meeting at 8:50pm
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C0225(1) Item 75 Mayoral
Minute: Conversion of Camperdown Westconnex site to
housing
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Motion:
(Byrne)
1. That
Council welcome and endorse the proposal from the NSW Government to convert
the former Westconnex dive site on Parramatta Road Camperdown to 500 homes,
including 200 government owned rental properties to be made available and
below market cost to essential workers.
2. That
Council write to the Premier, relevant Ministers and Landcom offering
Council’s active assistance in the planning and development of the
project.
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 8:52pm
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C0225(1) Item
76 Mayoral Minute: Transport
of goods to remote communities
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Motion: (Byrne)
That Council officers meet with Gamarada Boys and Together2
to discuss how we can assist with the transfer of goods to remote Indigenous
communities, with a report of the outcome of discussions to be tabled at an
Ordinary 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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Procedural Motion (Howard/Atkins)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the
following items to be dealt with at this time:
1.
Item 10 Public Exhibition - Draft Community Participation Plan
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Item 12 Opportunities and Constraints associated with residents
seeking to install EV charging infrastructure
3.
Item 14 Aboriginal naming of Inclusive Playgrounds
4.
Item 15 2025 Inner West Council Grant Program
5.
Item 16 Deed of Variation for Planning Agreement - 1-13
Parramatta Road, Annandale
6.
Item 20 Investment Report at 30 November 2024
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Item 21 Investment Report at 31 December 2024
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Item 22 Investment Report at 31 January 2025
9.
Item 24 White Bay Power Station Update
10. Item
31 2024-2025 Annual Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest First Returns for New
Councillors, and Updated Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest for returning
Councillors
11. Item
35 Notice of Motion: Trans Pride Australia Proposal for Solidarity
Crossing/Steps
12. Item
36 Notice of Motion: Early Childhood Education Waitlist Fee
13. Item
38 Notice of Motion: Fire Readiness in Inner West Parks and Reserves
14. Item
39 Notice of Motion: Northcote Street and Area Flooding
15. Item
40 Notice of Motion: Inner West Choral Festival
16. Item
41 Notice of Motion: Stanmore Station Mural
17. Item
42 Notice of Motion: Tackling illegally blocked driveways
18. Item
43 Notice of Motion: A public toilet for Weekley Park
19. Item
44 Notice of Motion: Shared Zone: Wells Street, Annandale
20. Item
45 Notice of Motion: Shared Zone: Myrtle Street, Leichhardt
21. Item
46 Notice of Motion: Right turn arrow corner Foster Street and Marion Street,
Leichhardt
22. Item
48 Notice of Motion: Installation of Lockers at Dawn Fraser Baths
23. Item
49 Notice of Motion: Separated Pedestrian/Cycle Lane Robert Street, Balmain
24. Item
54 Notice of Motion: Christmas Decorations
25. Item
55 Notice of Motion: Update to Council's website regarding approval process
26. Item
58 Notice of Motion: Active Transport across the Ashfield - Croydon area -
Connecting East West Links
27. Item
59 Notice of Motion: Feel Good Project in the Inner West
28. Item
66 Notice of Motion: Post Development Application Survey
29. Item
70 District Court Settlement
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 reports be adopted:
1.
Item 10 Public Exhibition - Draft Community Participation Plan
2.
Item 12 Opportunities and Constraints associated with residents
seeking to install EV charging infrastructure
3.
Item 14 Aboriginal naming of Inclusive Playgrounds
4.
Item 15 2025 Inner West Council Grant Program
5.
Item 16 Deed of Variation for Planning Agreement - 1-13
Parramatta Road, Annandale
6.
Item 20 Investment Report at 30 November 2024
7.
Item 21 Investment Report at 31 December 2024
8.
Item 22 Investment Report at 31 January 2025
9.
Item 24 White Bay Power Station Update
10. Item
31 2024-2025 Annual Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest First Returns for New
Councillors, and Updated Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest for returning
Councillors
11. Item
35 Notice of Motion: Trans Pride Australia Proposal for Solidarity
Crossing/Steps
12. Item
36 Notice of Motion: Early Childhood Education Waitlist Fee
13. Item
38 Notice of Motion: Fire Readiness in Inner West Parks and Reserves
14. Item
39 Notice of Motion: Northcote Street and Area Flooding
15. Item
40 Notice of Motion: Inner West Choral Festival
16. Item
41 Notice of Motion: Stanmore Station Mural
17. Item
42 Notice of Motion: Tackling illegally blocked driveways
18. Item
43 Notice of Motion: A public toilet for Weekley Park
19. Item
44 Notice of Motion: Shared Zone: Wells Street, Annandale
20. Item
45 Notice of Motion: Shared Zone: Myrtle Street, Leichhardt
21. Item
46 Notice of Motion: Right turn arrow corner Foster Street and Marion Street,
Leichhardt
22. Item
48 Notice of Motion: Installation of Lockers at Dawn Fraser Baths
23. Item
49 Notice of Motion: Separated Pedestrian/Cycle Lane Robert Street, Balmain
24. Item
54 Notice of Motion: Christmas Decorations
25. Item
55 Notice of Motion: Update to Council's website regarding approval process
26. Item
58 Notice of Motion: Active Transport across the Ashfield - Croydon area -
Connecting East West Links
27. Item
59 Notice of Motion: Feel Good Project in the Inner West
28. Item
66 Notice of Motion: Post Development Application Survey
29. Item
70 District Court Settlement
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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C0225(1)
Item 10 Public Exhibition -
Draft Community Participation Plan
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council publicly exhibit the
draft Community Participation Plan for a period of 28 days and seek community
feedback on the proposed Plan.
2. That following the conclusion of the
exhibition period, the draft
Community Participation Plan be brought back to Council for consideration for
adoption as part of the Community Engagement Strategy 2024-28.
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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C0225(1)
Item 12 Opportunities and
Constraints associated with residents seeking
to install EV charging
infrastructure
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council continue its current
private kerbside charging trial until July 2026, by which time there
should be over 200 public chargers across the Inner West, with a report to be
tabled to Council at the conclusion of the trial.
2. That Council examine the risks and
benefits of transient trenched charging and if feasible introduce it
within the current trial.
3. That Council cap its current private
kerbside charging trial at 140 permits to ensure effective management and
analysis of the trial.
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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C0225(1)
Item 14 Aboriginal naming of
Inclusive Playgrounds
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council adopt the proposed
Aboriginal names for the five Inclusive Playgrounds
2. That Council confirm the names of
Richard Murden Reserve, Haberfield and Steel Park, South Marrickville
3. That Council refer the adopted and
confirmed playground and park names to the Geographic Names Board of NSW for consideration,
approval, and gazettal.
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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C0225(1)
Item 15 2025 Inner West Council
Grant Program
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council
approve the creation of two new grant streams, using existing budgets and as
outlined in this 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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C0225(1)
Item 16 Deed of Variation for
Planning Agreement - 1-13 Parramatta
Road, Annandale
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council publicly exhibit the Deed of Variation for Voluntary
Planning Agreement for 1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale for a period of 28
days and seek community feedback.
2. That following the conclusion of the
exhibition period, the Deed of Variation for Voluntary Planning Agreement for
1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale be brought back to Council for consideration
for adoption.
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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C0225(1)
Item 20 Investment Report at 30
November 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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C0225(1)
Item 21 Investment Report at
31 December 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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C0225(1)
Item 22 Investment Report at
31 January 2025
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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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C0225(1)
Item 24 White Bay Power
Station Update
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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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C0225(1)
Item 31 2024-2025 Annual
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest First
Returns for New Councillors,
and Updated Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest for
returning Councillors
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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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C0225(1)
Item 35 Notice of Motion:
Trans Pride Australia Proposal for Solidarity
Crossing/Steps
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That
Council request a report on the feasibility, possible location and
cost of installing a crossing or steps depicting the trans flag colours to
show solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community in the Inner West.
2. That
that report be provided by the April 2025 Council meeting in order to allow
consideration of the proposal in the context of the 2025/26 budget 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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C0225(1)
Item 36 Notice of Motion:
Early Childhood Education Waitlist Fee
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council consider
abolishing the waitlist fee for Inner West Council’s Early Childhood
Education services, including pre-schools, early learning centres, family day
care and occasional care, as part of the 2025-2026 Fees and Charges policy.
2. That Council provides a
report to the March 2025 Council meeting detailing the potential costs,
benefits and consequences of abolishing the fees.
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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C0225(1)
Item 38 Notice of Motion:
Fire Readiness in Inner West Parks and
Reserves
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council note the fire at Tempe Reserve on New Years
Eve that saw substantive damage to vegetation near the Robyn Webster Indoor
Sports Centre and required a response from emergency service personnel.
2. That Council undertake an assessment of Inner West
Council parks and reserves, including the Tempe wetlands, to identify any
potential fire risks such as fuel buildup.
3. That Council report back to the August 2025 Council
meeting on any risks, actions taken, as well as information on regular
processes undertaken by Council to ensure fire readiness.
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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C0225(1)
Item 39 Notice of Motion:
Northcote Street and Area Flooding
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council note the ongoing flooding of streets in
Northcote and surrounding streets.
2. That Council acknowledges the work undertaken by Inner
West Council to increase the intake capacity of stormwater on Northcote
Street in the 2024-2025 Budget.
3. That Council request officers list flooding at this
location for discussion at the next Flood Management Advisory Committee,
including the extent of flooding, mitigations currently in place, and future
options to mitigate and manage flooding at the location.
4. That Council request officers report to the April council
meeting with information and future options to mitigate and manage flooding
at this location.
5. That Council write to Sydney Water requesting a meeting
to discuss options to improve the capacity and effectiveness of the water
channel that runs through the area.
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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C0225(1)
Item 40 Notice of Motion:
Inner West Choral Festival
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council investigate opportunities to host an annual
Inner West Choral Festival, featuring local choirs and singing groups based
in and around the Inner West, and receive a report back to Council by the
April 2025 Council Meeting.
2. That as part of the report, Council consult with local
choirs and singing groups, the Inner West Creative Network, and the Arts and
Culture Advisory Committee on the structure, composition, funding
opportunities, and other elements of the Festival.
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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C0225(1)
Item 41 Notice of Motion:
Stanmore Station Mural
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council note the significant work undertaken to
improve accessibility and safety at Stanmore Station delivered as part of the
Transport Access Program.
2. That Council note the Stanmore community’s strong
support for a mural artwork on the Trafalgar Street-side wall to reduce
graffiti vandalism and improve public amenity as part of the upgrade.
3. That Council note that Council’s own award-winning
Perfect Match program has demonstrated the positive impact of street artwork
in reducing graffiti vandalism and improving amenity, including at
Mina’s Cafe located directly opposite the station on Trafalgar
Street.
4. That Council write to the Minister for Heritage and the
interim Minister for Transport expressing disappointment at the decision not
to proceed with the mural artwork on heritage and maintenance grounds, and
request a review of the decision including:
a)
redesigning
the artwork to better accommodate heritage concerns; and
b) exploring alternate
installations to reduce graffiti vandalism, including planting vegetation
along the wall to reduce 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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C0225(1)
Item 42 Notice of Motion:
Tackling illegally blocked driveways
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council develop a policy to better support residents
impacted by illegally blocked driveways, including but not limited to
investigating provision of towing services in the following circumstances:
a)
where
a resident is blocked from exiting their driveway, a tow truck is engaged
immediately; and
b) where a resident is
blocked from entering their driveway, a tow truck is engaged after 24 hours.
2. That Council receive a
report back on a draft policy and costs by the April 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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C0225(1)
Item 43 Notice of Motion: A public toilet for Weekley Park
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That
Council commit to reinstating public toilet facilities in Weekley Park,
Stanmore.
2.
That
Council prepare a report on costs and timeline for installation in this
current term of council by the May 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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C0225(1)
Item 44 Notice of Motion:
Shared Zone: Wells Street, Annandale
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council officers prepare a report, including
identification of budget, at the next possible Traffic Committee to formally
designate Wells Street, Annandale as a Shared Zone with a 10km/h speed limit,
a one-way northbound restriction, and a 2P resident footpath parking scheme,
with plans to be placed on public exhibition reflecting these conditions.
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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C0225(1)
Item 45 Notice of Motion:
Shared Zone: Myrtle Street, Leichhardt
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That
Council confirms that the Myrtle Street, Leichhardt Shared Zone is included
in the 2025/2026 budget for design and construction.
2. That
Council ensures that all necessary approvals and design work are completed
within the current financial year (2024/2025) to allow construction to
commence in 2025/2026.
3. That
Council prioritises the implementation of a 10km/h Shared Zone, including
appropriate traffic-calming measures, pedestrian safety improvements, and
formalised footpath parking arrangements.
4. That
Council provides a timeline update to the community, ensuring residents are
informed of progress and upcoming consultation opportunities.
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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C0225(1)
Item 46 Notice of Motion:
Right turn arrow corner Foster Street and
Marion Street, Leichhardt
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council formally calls for the
installation of a right-hand turn arrow at the intersection of Foster Street
and Marion Street, Leichhardt, in both directions, to improve traffic flow
and reduce safety risks.
2. That Council writes to the Minister
for Roads and Transport, requesting that Transport for NSW (TfNSW) prioritise
an upgrade of this intersection, including the installation of right-turn
arrows.
3. That Council notes that this issue has
been raised by Council for many years, and that residents continue to report
dangerous conditions, red-light running, and collisions due to the lack of
right-turn arrows.
4. That Council recognises that new
housing developments near this intersection will further increase pedestrian
activity, making an upgrade even more urgent.
5. That council requests that Council
officers monitor and document traffic incidents at this location to support
further advocacy efforts.
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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C0225(1)
Item 48 Notice of Motion: Installation
of Lockers at Dawn Fraser Baths
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council note the success of the
$8 million heritage restoration to the Dawn Fraser Baths.
2. That Council prepare a report
detailing costings, recommended location and numbers of lockers that could be
established at the Baths, to be tabled at the April 2025 Council Meeting.
3. That Council review the food and
beverage offerings at the Dawn Fraser Baths and investigate opportunities for
improvement with a view to establishing a new offering for the public in time
for the 2025/26 Summer Season. This should include examination of all options
including the use of a coffee cart or temporary takeaway facility during the
summer season.
4. That Council identify how more
community and private events such as film screenings, weddings and
celebratory events can be held at the Baths. Options for how to facilitate
and promote this are to be tabled in the report to the April 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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C0225(1)
Item 49 Notice of Motion:
Separated Pedestrian/Cycle Lane Robert
Street, Balmain
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council notes the significant investment of $17m
committed by the Transport Minister to upgrade pedestrian accessibility and
active transport links surrounding White Bay Power Station.
2. That Council liaise with Place Making NSW to convene a
series of community consultation meetings in partnership with Transport
NSW at White Bay Power Station to discuss proposed works.
3. That Council liaise with Transport for NSW, Place Making
NSW and the Port Authority to determine design and explore shortfall funding
opportunities (if required) for the Robert Street separated pedestrian/cycle
lane.
4. That Council prepare a report on the above for the April
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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C0225(1)
Item 54 Notice of Motion:
Christmas Decorations
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That
Council bring back a report on the opportunity to expand the existing festive
decorations across the Inner West Local Government Area, in a timeframe that
provides for decorations to be sourced and delivered.
2. That
the report include a Christmas Decoration Action Plan that invests in new
decorations for Inner West shopping districts for 2025 and beyond.
3. That
consideration is given to creating a festive streetscape (such as decorations
on light posts, fairy lights, Christmas tree).
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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C0225(1)
Item 55 Notice of Motion:
Update to Council's website regarding
approval process
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council update its website in
relation to the approval process when a Development
Application or an application for a Complying Development
Certificate (CDC) seeks to remove a public carpark space,
including:
a)
clearly outlining the
policy regarding approvals of new crossovers; and
b)
relevant
legislation including the handover of approvals for a CDC
between the Land and Environment Court and
Council, the decision-making criteria and avenues of appeal
(if any) – along with any other relevant information.
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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C0225(1)
Item 58 Notice of Motion:
Active Transport across the Ashfield - Croydon
area - Connecting East West
Links
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council review the feasibility
for the creation of, and ability to include in the next iteration of the Bicycle
Action Plan a regional cycle route:
a) connecting Lewisham train station to
Ashfield Aquatic Centre; and
b) with Links to Ashfield and Croydon
railway stations.
2. That Council be provided with a
briefing highlighting the opportunities for active transport in the
Ashfield/Croydon region to support uptake in bike use, and earmark potential
associated costs.
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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C0225(1)
Item 59 Notice of Motion:
Feel Good Project in the Inner West
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That
Council urgently explore options for an Inner West venue where the Feel Good
Project trailer could be hosted to provide high-end hair and beauty services
to people who have limited or no access to such services.
2. That
when a suitable Inner West venue location is identified, Council work with
the Feel Good Project to host a regular evening providing services free of
charge to community in need.
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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C0225(1)
Item 66 Notice of Motion:
Post Development Application Survey
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That
Council introduces a post Development Application (DA) survey for all
projects within the Inner West Local Government Area.
2. That
Council draft and design a survey to gather feedback on the effectiveness of
the DA process, satisfaction with communication and engagement throughout the
application and approval process, the timeliness and transparency of
decisions, the overall quality of the final development including its impact
on infrastructure, public space and the local context and recommendations to
improve the process.
3. That
Council delivers a draft survey and implementation plan to the next 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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C0225(1)
Item 70 District Court
Settlement
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council accept the Settlement Offer of $160,000
together with the other terms articulated in the Confidential Legal Advice,
as outlined in Attachment 3 of the Confidential Council 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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C0225(1)
Item 4 Quarter Two -
Progress Report on the Delivery Program 2022-26
and Operational Plan 2024/25
and Quarterly Budget Review
Statement
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Motion: (Scott/Howard)
1. That
Council endorse the quarter two Progress Report on the Delivery Program
2022-26 and Operational Plan 2024/25.
2. That
Council adopt the quarter two Budget Review 2024/25.
3. That
Council note the grants received for the installation of 136 public EV
chargers as detailed in the report, and the more than 80 that have been
installed to date.
4. That
Council conduct a usage review six months from the end of the rollout,
including the uptake at each location and consideration of whether any
changes are recommended to maximise effective and efficient use of the
chargers, and report back to Council with the results of the review.
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 9:01pm
Procedural Motion (Scott/Carlisle)
That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 5.
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
Councillor Raciti returned to the meeting at 9:01pm
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C0225(1)
Item 5 Rozelle
Parklands Plan of Management and Licencing
Agreement and Easton
Park Plan of Management
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Motion:
(Byrne/Fergusson)
1.
That Council adopt the Plan of
Management for the Rozelle Parklands and Easton Park.
2.
That Council commit to undertaking
traffic design work for future traffic calming, angle car parking design and
the development of new raised pedestrian crossings to the parkland in
2025/26.
3.
That Council note that the sporting
fields at the Rozelle Parklands could and should have been made available for
community use by Transport for NSW many months ago.
4.
That Council call on Transport for
NSW to immediately install posts and line markings, and grant permission for
local clubs to use the sporting fields to be used for the pending winter
sporting season.
5.
That Council note that despite
continual engagement from the Council executive staff, including the General
Manager and the General Counsel, that proposed Care Control and Management
Agreement from Transport for NSW cannot be agreed to in its current form due
to the following deficiencies:
a) the
Agreement and its terms are more like a lease agreement rather than a Care,
Control and Management Agreement because it deals with rights as landlord and
a tenant rather than handing over the Parklands to Council to take care,
control and management;
b) the
Ausgrid site and construction compound located within the Parklands and the
“Western Harbour Tunnel Egress” as part of the Western Sydney
Tunnel Project are undefined in terms of their scope and impact on the Park;
c) a
term in proposed Agreement allows that TfNSW can carve out by Gazette Order,
at any time, any part of the Parkland at its discretion, and Council cannot
oppose the carve out;
d) the
Agreement requires, on short notice, that users of the sporting fields must
vacate if and when TfNSW needs to access these areas;
e) TfNSW
requires Council to take on all the risk of the existing contamination and
responsibility for the contamination cap across the Parklands, even if there
is an event/incident not caused by Council; and
f) the
proposed agreement states that the $20 million to be paid to Council in
funding Council’s activities on the land and surrounding parks will be
managed through a separate funding agreement which has not been provided.
6.
That Council write to all sporting
clubs that made submissions in Council’s EOI process for use of the
grounds, updating them about the failure of Transport for NSW to make the
fields available for use or to conclude the Care Control and Management
Agreement.
7. That Council retain current
cycling/pedestrian path through the Rozelle Parklands with the view to
complete future works to separate the pedestrian and cycle path in the way of
soft plantings or another suitable option.
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 9:10pm
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C0225(1)
Item 6 Community
Engagement Outcomes - Mort Bay Park Upgrade
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Motion:
(Fergusson/Byrne)
1. That Council, as a part of the upgrade to amenities and facilities at
Mort Bay Park,
endorse the
following improvements:
a) a playground upgrade with a waterplay
area and shade sails;
b) fixing
park drainage, muddy areas and upgrade to existing park footpaths;
c) improved lighting throughout the Park
to make night-time use safer;
d) progressing water and sediment quality
testing to allow a swim site;
e) picnic tables and BBQ's and seating;
f) outdoor gym equipment; and
g)
new toilet
near playground and ferry wharf’.
2. That Council investigate provisions
for pickleball line markings on existing surfaces and converting the
basketball court wall into a tennis wall with a report back to the April 2025
Council meeting outlining costs.
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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C0225(1)
Item 7 Community
Engagement Outcomes - Hinsby Park - Future Park
Improvements
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Motion: (Byrne/Fergusson)
1. That the Hinsby Park Annandale
playground and landscape improvements be considered as a part of the 2025/26
budget planning process.
2. That
as part of its development of a Local Area Traffic Management study for
Annandale, Council include consideration of the traffic management engagement
outcomes which have been highlighted in the report.
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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C0225(1)
Item 8 Post Exhibition - Revised Sporting Grounds Allocations Policy
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Motion: (Fergusson/Carlisle)
1. That Council adopt the revised
Sporting Grounds Allocations Policy, subject to the following amendment on
Page 25, Paragraph 2:
"Floodlights may be
used on weekends for finals series games or one-off events which will be
approved by Council on a case by case basis. Floodlighting on weekend-ends
for general competition will be considered upon separate application.”
2. The Council update the Policy Register
and publish, as applicable, internally, and externally the adopted Sporting
Grounds Allocation Policy.
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 9:13pm
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C0225(1)
Item 9 Public
Exhibition - Draft Economic Development Strategy
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Motion:
(Scott/Fergusson)
That Council defer consideration of
the Economic Development Strategy until the review of economic development
funding is finalised.
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/Howard)
That the meeting be adjourned for 10 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 9.15pm
The meeting recommenced at 9.26pm
Procedural Motion: (Byrne/Carlisle)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward Item
50 - Notice of Motion: Access to Council swimming facilities for State
Emergency Services training, to be dealt with at this time.
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 (Byrne/D’Arienzo)
That Council allow Clr Carlisle to speak for 1 additional
minute on Item 50.
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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C0225(1)
Item 50 Notice of Motion:
Access to Council swimming facilities for State
Emergency Services training
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Motion:
(Carlisle/D’Arienzo)
1. That Council acknowledges
the vital role played by the State Emergency Service volunteers from Ashfield
- Leichhardt and Marrickville units in protecting our community during emergencies,
particularly during flood events.
2. That Council notes:
a)
the
increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events and flooding in
our area requires well-trained emergency response teams;
b)
regular
access to swimming facilities is essential for SES volunteers to maintain and
develop their water rescue capabilities;
c)
pool-based
training provides a controlled environment for practicing crucial rescue
techniques, including the use of rescue equipment like the Arkangel rescue
raft; and
d)
such
training is fundamental to both the operational readiness and safety of SES
volunteers.
3. That Council resolves to:
a) provide regular scheduled access to
Council-operated swimming facilities for authorised training sessions by
Ashfield - Leichhardt and Marrickville SES units;
b) allow the use of rescue equipment,
including inflatable rescue rafts, during these training sessions, subject to
appropriate safety protocols;
c) request that Council Staff work with
SES unit commanders to establish suitable times and conditions for this
training access;
d) waive any associated facility hire
fees for these essential training activities; and
e) provide a report back to Council
within three months on the implementation of this resolution.
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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C0225(1) Item 11 Public
Exhibition - Urban Forest Policy
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Motion: (Byrne/Atkins)
1. That Council publicly exhibit the
draft Urban Forest Policy for a period of 28 days and seek community feedback
on the proposed Policy.
2. That following the conclusion of the
exhibition period, the draft
Urban Forest Policy be brought back to Council for consideration for
adoption.
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 Carlisle left the meeting at 9:33pm as she had declared
a significant, non-pecuniary interest as her principal place of residence is in
close proximity to one of the streets referred to in the Local Traffic
Committee meeting minutes.
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C0225(1)
Item 13 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 9 December 2024
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Motion: (Scott/Blake)
1. That
Council receive and adopt the recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee
meeting held on 9 December 2024; with the following amendments:
a) Item
4: Re-exhibition of proposed permanent road closure Jaggers Lane, Balmain -
Approve permanent full road closure of Jaggers Lane, between Caroline and
Duncan Street (option 1); and
b) Item
18: Resident parking scheme Croydon - conduct a post-implementation review of
the resident parking scheme in Croydon after six months, and give specific
consideration to including Edwin Street (North), between Anthony Street to
dead end and Edwin Street (North), between Elizabeth Street and Anthony
Street in the Resident Parking Scheme.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Macri
and Raciti
Absent:
Cr Carlisle
Amendment (Macri/Raciti)
That Council receive and adopt the recommendations of
the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 9 December 2024.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Macri and Raciti
Against
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Scott, Smith and Tastan
Absent: Cr
Carlisle
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Councillor Carlisle returned to the meeting at 9:43pm
Councillor Macri left the meeting at 9:43pm
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C0225(1)
Item 17 Council at your Door
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Motion: (Clay/Scott)
1. That
Council endorse a trial of door-knocking for five projects, one in each ward:
a) Balmain
and Leichhardt Wards: Leichhardt Oval and LPAC upgrades
b) Marrickville
Ward: Henson Park
c) Ashfield
Ward: Greenway opening
d) Stanmore
Ward: Lewisham Town Centre Upgrade
2. That
the cost form part of budget considerations for 2025/26.
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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C0225(1)
Item 18 National General
Assembly of Local Government 2025
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Motion: (Howard/Antoniou)
1. That
Council determine the Councillors attending the National General Assembly of
Local Government 2025 are:
a) Deputy
Mayor Howard
b) Cr
D’Arienzo
c) Cr
Atkins
d) Cr
Barlow
e) Cr
Antoniou
2. That
Council determine the one (1) Councillor that will be the voting delegate is
Deputy Mayor Howard.
3. That
Council require any proposed motions that meet the National General
Assembly’s criteria, to be sent by Councillors (following the proposed
motions template in Attachment 3) by 10.00am on 3 March 2025 for
consideration by Council at the 11 March 2025 Council meeting.
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 9:47pm
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Carlisle)
That Council allow Clr Howard to speak for an additional 30
seconds on Item 19
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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C0225(1)
Item 19 Submission to Office
of Local Government on Consultation Draft
of the Model Code of Meeting
Practice For Local Councils In
NSW
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Motion: (Howard/Scott)
1. That Council approve the draft
submission to the Office of Local Government on the Consultation Draft of the
Model Code of Meeting Practice For Local Councils In NSW, as detailed in Attachment
1.
2. That Council authorise the lodgement
of the submission on the Consultation Draft of the Model Code of Meeting
Practice For Local Councils In NSW, with the Office of Local Government
before 28 February 2025.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott and
Smith
Against
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Amendment (Atkins/Barlow)
That point 1 be amended to
read:
1. That Council approve
the draft submission to the Office of Local Government on the
Consultation Draft of the Model Code of Meeting Practice For Local Councils
In NSW, as detailed in Attachment 1 subject to:
a) removal
of the support for:
i.
the power for the Mayor to call an extraordinary meeting
of Council without support of 2 other councillors;
ii.
the removal of the restrictions on Mayoral Minutes; and
b) support
allowing a point of order to be made with respect to the meeting principles.
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
Amendment (Atkins)
That Council’s submission note that there is not
unanimous support for the expressed positions on the proposed ability of
the Mayor to call an extraordinary meeting of Council without support of 2
other councillors, the removal of the restrictions on Mayoral Minutes, nor
allowing a point of order to be made with respect to meeting
principles.
The Chairperson ruled this
amendment out of order as the minutes of this meeting will reflect the record
of voting.
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DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST:
Councillor Antoniou declared a non-significant,
non-pecuniary interest in Item 23 - SXSW Sydney Update as her extended
family have ties to one of the businesses mentioned in the Primary Motion as
per point 2. Out of an abundance of caution, she left the meeting during
discussion and voting at 9.54pm.
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C0225(1)
Item 23 SXSW Sydney Update
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Motion: (Smith/Byrne)
1. That
Council note the success of Fest by Inner West in supporting local musicians
and creative venues, and in promoting the Enmore Road Special Entertainment
Precinct and the Inner West broadly as the premier entertainment and arts
precinct in Sydney.
2. That
Council commence discussions with SXSW Sydney, Century Venues, and the
Newtown Enmore Business Chamber about hosting Fest by Inner West in 2025,
including incorporating learnings from the 2024 event.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Antoniou
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Councillor Antoniou returned to the meeting at 9:55pm
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C0225(1)
Item 25 Soft Plastics and
Residential Doorstep Collection Service
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Motion: (Howard/Byrne)
1.
That Council receive and note the report.
2. That
Council receive further report in April 2025 outlining:
a) projects
where recycled plastic aggregate is used in base products, including but not
limited to play equipment, road base, footpaths and concrete;
b) a
full list of further opportunities and project types where plastic aggregate
can be incorporated;
c) details
on where plastic aggregate is used in such projects from other Australian and
international jurisdictions; and
d) a
decision for councillors regarding the application of a procurement weighting
for the use of plastic aggregate and/or a target for the number of projects
where this will be used and/or any other opportunities to expand the use of
plastic aggregate in Inner West projects.
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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C0225(1)
Item 26 Bi-Monthly Update
Brewers and Distillers Plan
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Motion: (Smith/Howard)
1. That
Council receive and note the report.
2. That
Council defer consideration of the report to the March 2025 Council meeting,
and include the breakdown of planned expenditure in the Inner West Tourism
Fund.
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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C0225(1)
Item 27 Transport for NSW
Grants: Summer Hill; Sydenham; Permit Plug
and Play Pilot Project
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Motion: (Howard/Antoniou)
1. That
Council receive and note the report.
2. That
the public meeting and business roundtable planned as part of the Sydenham
Road Strategy be brought forward to align with the timeline requirements of
the ReVITALise Sydenham Station precinct program.
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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C0225(1)
Item 28 Leichhardt Oval
Refurbishment Update
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Motion: (Byrne/Scott)
That Council bring forward the finalisation of the
concept design program and concept plans by Cox Architecture to the April
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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Procedural Motion (Byrne/Howard)
That Council allow Clr Smith to speak for 1 additional
minute on Item 29.
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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C0225(1)
Item 29 Utilisation of
Community Venues
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Motion: (Smith/Howard)
1.
That Council receive and note the report.
2.
That, as part of the marketing strategy, Council provide
information and promotional material to the Inner West Creative Network for the
Creative Town Halls program for distribution amongst their membership.
3.
That Council receive a report by the April 2025 Council meeting,
investigating opportunities to maximise community use and engagement of
community venues and their efficient management, including examining how
different councils manage similar venues, staff resourcing and expertise, and
potential partnerships with external organisations and other levels of
government.
4.
That
Council adds to its website and social media channels, information about
events at the Town Halls.
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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C0225(1)
Item 30 Mandatory Reporting
of FRNSW Reports received by Inner West
Council to Council
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Motion: (Fergusson/Scott)
1.
That
Council receive and note the report.
2.
That
Council receive a briefing on the fire in Fort Street, Petersham on Saturday
as soon as details are available to staff.
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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C0225(1)
Item 32 Initiatives to Reduce
Labour Hire in Early Learning Centres
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Motion: (Carlisle/Tastan)
1. That
Council receive and note the report.
2. That
Council congratulates the Children Services team on the successful
implementation of Children and Family Services Review resulting in less
reliance on labour hire staff through the conversion of 20 labour hire staff
to Inner West Council roles, the establishment of an in-house casual pool and
improved job certainty and security for Inner West Council Early Learning
Centre staff.
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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C0225(1)
Item 33 Notice of Motion: Affordable
Housing
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Motion: (Macri/D’Arienzo)
1. That Council contact the local
Affordable Providers and Homes NSW to invite them to consider redeveloping
their existing housing stocks to maximise affordable housing in the Inner
West Local Government Area.
2. That Council notes the report received
and endorsed at its October 2024 ordinary meeting outlining the proposed
planning principles for the inner west. With 1,221 submissions from the
community providing valuable input and feedback on the proposals. A widely
supported principle is for Council to prioritise affordable housing options
within the LEP, including for social and public housing.
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 Macri left the meeting at 10:16pm
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C0225(1)
Item 34 Notice of Motion:
Closure of Community Justice Centres
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Motion:
(Atkins/Carlisle)
1. That Council notes the stated
intention of the NSW Government to repeal the Community Justice Centre legislation
and close all Community Justice Centres (CJCs) in NSW on 30 June 2025.
2. That Council notes the importance of
CJCs as sources of free mediation and dispute resolution services for all NSW
residents without the need to take court action, including for neighbour
disputes.
3. That Council agrees to write to the
Attorney-General and the Premier of NSW asking for a postponement
of the decision to close all CJCs to enable submissions from councils and
other stakeholders and for information about the impact of this on
residents of the inner west including:
a) affected
CJCs and mediation services in the Inner West Council (IWC) Local Government
Area (LGA);
b) the
rationale behind the closure of these services; and
c) where
residents living in the IWC LGA might seek alternative legal and
mediation services to prevent, manage and resolve disputes.
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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C0225(1)
Item 37 Notice of Motion:
Camdenville Oval Playground Shade
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Motion:
(Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council congratulates
Inner West Council on multi-million dollar investment and work to upgrade
Camdenville Oval.
2. That Council note resident
feedback that there is insufficient shade at the new Camdenville Oval
playground, with only one shade sail installed.
3. That Council installs
additional shade at Camdenville Oval playground as part of the budget
process.
4. That Council plant additional mature
trees at Camdenville Oval playground as part of the budget process.
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 10:19pm
Councillor Raciti left the meeting at 10:20pm
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C0225(1)
Item 47 Notice of Motion:
Review Economic Development Funding
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Motion:
(Scott/Fergusson)
1. That Council requests a report from
Council staff on how the 2025/2026 economic development budget could be best
utilised.
2. That Council consider in the report
whether to directly support local Chambers of Commerce and other
collaborative projects on a competitive, grant funding basis.
3. That Council notes that Chambers of
Commerce play a critical role in supporting local businesses, advocating for
economic development, and fostering vibrant commercial precincts.
4. That Council ensures that the report
includes:
a) an assessment of current funding
allocations and support mechanisms for Chambers of Commerce;
b) options for direct funding,
capacity-building initiatives, and strategic partnerships to strengthen
Chambers' ability to support local businesses;
c) consideration of best-practice models
from other councils in supporting business chambers; and
d) opportunities for Chambers to
collaborate on joint initiatives that drive local economic growth.
5. That Council ensures that the report
is presented to Council in time to inform the 2025/2026 budget 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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C0225(1) Item 51 Notice
of Motion: Priority access to Council operated Early
Learning Centres for
children of women in Domestic and Family
Violence Refuges
within IWC boundaries
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Motion:
(Carlisle/Scott)
1.
That
Council notes:
a)
Early
childhood education plays a critical role in supporting children and families
experiencing crisis and trauma;
b)
domestic
violence refuges in our local area provide essential emergency accommodation
and support for women and children fleeing violence; and
c)
access
to quality early childhood education can provide stability and support for
children experiencing domestic violence trauma, while enabling their mothers
to access essential services, legal support, and employment.
2.
That
Council further notes that:
a)
under
Commonwealth legislation, Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) is available
for up to 13 weeks to provide extra support for childcare fees in situations
of temporary hardship;
b)
Council
centres can apply for ACCS Child Wellbeing in specific circumstances; and
c)
Council
already has provisions to waive enrolment bonds, waiting list fees and
establish affordable payment plans depending on family circumstances.
3.
That
Council officers prepare a report exploring:
a)
options
for providing priority access pathways to Council-operated early learning
centres for children of women residing in domestic violence refuges within
the Inner West;
b)
potential
for establishing formal partnerships with local domestic violence services to
facilitate streamlined access to early learning places;
c)
mechanisms
to waive or reduce upfront fees and bonds that may create barriers to access;
d)
staff
training needs to ensure trauma-informed practice in supporting children and
families fleeing domestic violence; and
e)
any
resource or policy implications of implementing such initiatives.
4. That the report be
presented to Council within 4 months.
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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C0225(1) Item 52 Notice
of Motion: Domestic Violence hubs
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Motion:
(Carlisle/Scott)
1.
That
Council acknowledges:
a)
the
devastating impact of domestic and family violence on our community;
b)
Council's
ongoing commitment to preventing domestic violence and supporting
victim-survivors through initiatives including workplace policies, community
education, and participating in the 16 Days of Activism; and
c)
the
establishment of the Love and Hope Hub model at Burwood Library to provide
accessible, coordinated support services for victim-survivors.
2.
That
Council notes that:
a)
victim-survivors
often face barriers accessing fragmented support services while dealing with
trauma and crisis;
b)
co-located
service hubs provide a safe, accessible way for victim-survivors to connect
with multiple support services in one location; and
c)
local
libraries and community centres can serve as non-stigmatising venues for
accessing domestic violence support.
3.
That
Council resolves to:
a)
investigate
establishing regular domestic violence support hubs at suitable Council
venues, based on the Love and Hope Hub model;
b)
explore
partnerships with relevant services including:
i.
Domestic
violence support organizations;
ii.
Legal Aid
NSW;
iii.
NSW Police;
iv.
Women's
health services;
v.
Housing
support services;
vi.
Multicultural
support services; and
vii.
Settlement
services
c)
consider
funding implications in the 2024-25 Operational Plan;
d)
identify
appropriate Council venues that could safely and discreetly host support
hubs;
e)
examine
staff training needs to support this initiative; and
f)
provide
a report back to Council within 4 months outlining:
i.
proposed
locations and frequency for support hubs;
ii.
potential
service delivery partners;
iii.
resource
implications and funding options;
iv.
implementation
timeline; and
v.
measures to
ensure cultural safety and accessibility.
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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C0225(1)
Item 53 Notice of Motion:
Vacant site 26- 36 Enmore Road
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Councillor Atkins
withdrew this motion.
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C0225(1)
Item 56 Notice of Motion:
Re-instate a regular market in Balmain
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Councillor Tastan
withdrew this motion.
Motion: (Fergusson/Byrne)
1. That Council note the significant work
that the Balmain Markets Association has undertaken to re-establish a local
market in Balmain including;
a) securing a permanent location at St
Andrew’s Congregational Church, Balmain;
b) successfully trialling a preliminary
Christmas Market event at St Andrew’s Church on 7 December 2024;
c) petitioning for local community
support; and
d) creating a local community focussed
business plan in partnership with the Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce.
2. That Council notes the Balmain Markets
Association projects regular weekend Balmain Markets to be in operation at St
Andrew’s Congregational Church by late March 2025.
3. That Council officers meet with Trista
Rose and Annette Plant from the Balmain Markets Association to discuss how
Council can partner with and support the launch of the Balmain Markets and
what resources might be available to assist with promotion and marketing and
attracting quality vendors.
4. That Council report back to the March
2025 Council meeting, advising the outcome of the discussion.
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 10:25pm
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C0225(1)
Item 57 Notice of Motion:
Free Pool Days
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Motion: (Antoniou/Barlow)
1. That Council note operating and
delivering high quality, accessible pools and aquatic services is a core
community service and:
a) as the effects of climate change
intensify over the coming years and decades, access to swimming facilities
will become increasingly important from a community health and wellbeing
perspective; and
b) the current cost-of-living crisis may
be a prohibitive barrier for many in our community wanting to access and use
our swimming facilities.
2. That Council officers bring a report
to a future Council meeting including recommendations and budget parameters
for running a trial providing free pool entry at Inner West Council Aquatic
Centres and pools during the summer, with the days to be determined by
Council staff in accordance with operational requirements. This may include
but is not limited to days where temperatures are expected to be +33°C.
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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C0225(1) Item 60 Notice
of Motion: Celebrating the Vietnamese community in
Marrickville
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Motion:
(Barlow/Howard)
1. That Council note the success of the
2025 Lunar New Year events program in Ashfield and surrounds and
congratulates the staff and community partners involved in delivering this
program.
2. That Council consult with local
Marrickville residents and business community to identify ways the Council
can recognise and celebrate Vietnamese celebrations of Lunar New Year,
including additional events.
3. That Council receive a report
outlining options to create additional events celebrating Lunar New Year
in 2026, including opportunities to activate ‘Little
Vietnam’ and surrounds, as well as Marrickville Town Hall. The report
should include potential costs, grant funding opportunities and
budget considerations for the 2025/26 Financial Year including funding
options within Council’s existing 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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C0225(1) Item 61 Notice
of Motion: Addi Road Community Centre’s Hampers of
Hope
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Motion:
(Barlow/Howard)
1. That Council notes the immense success
of Addi Road Community Centre’s ‘Hampers of Hope’ in 2024,
and in previous years, and the enormous impact their ongoing food relief and
food justice efforts have for the Inner West community.
2. That Council writes to the organisers
of ‘Hampers of Hope’ to congratulate them on the success of their
events and for their contribution to Marrickville and to 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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C0225(1)
Item 62 Notice of Motion:
Review into Sydenham to Bankstown T3 line
closure replacement
buses
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Motion:
(Barlow/Antoniou)
That Council write to the Transport Minister to:
a) request a review of the Temporary
Transport Plan (TTP) for the T3 Sydenham to Bankstown conversion in
particular regard to increased congestion and travel times being experienced
by passengers taking T3 line replacement buses;
b) request a review of the way T3 line
replacement buses are planned to run during public holidays; and
c) request the TTP be revised to provide
additional bus services in an effort to reduce travel times and overcrowding
on replacement services.
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
Foreshadowed Motion (Howard/D’Arienzo)
1.
That
Council notes the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line to metro is difficult
for residents who live along the line.
2.
That
Council notes ongoing dialogue between Inner West Council and Transport for
NSW on the temporary transport plan and continues to raise concerns reported
by residents via the regular monthly meetings held between Transport for NSW
and Inner West Council.
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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C0225(1)
Item 63 Notice of Motion:
Pedestrian Crossing on Sydenham Road,
Marrickville
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Motion:
(Barlow/Antoniou)
1. That Council explore options on
Sydenham Road between Victoria Road and Shirlow Street, for a raised
pedestrian crossing to be placed.
2. That Council urgently write to the
Minister of Roads to advocate for pedestrian crossing facilities to be
provided on Sydenham Road between Victoria Road and Shirlow Street.
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
Foreshadowed Motion (Howard/D’Arienzo)
That Council note consideration of raised pedestrian
crossings on Sydenham Road between Victoria Road and Sydenham Station is
underway as part of the Sydenham Road Strategy, as agreed by Council in
October 2024.
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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C0225(1)
Item 64 Notice of Motion:
Supporting a safe, supportive and anti-racist
Inner West
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Councillor Antoniou withdrew this
motion.
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C0225(1)
Item 65 Notice of Motion:
City Architect
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Motion:
(D’Arienzo/Scott)
1. That Council introduce the role of
City Architect to oversee and lead and guide architectural and urban design
initiatives within the council, ensuring alignment with Council’s
vision for sustainable, inclusive, and well-designed built environments.
2. That Council include the creation of
the City Architect position in the 2025/26 Budget with the position to sit
within the Planning Directorate under the Director of Planning.
3. That Council develop a job description
and recruitment strategy for the City Architect, ensuring the role is filled
by a highly experienced and qualified professional with a deep understanding
of urban design, public policy, and community engagement. A report on the
proposed responsibilities for the position is to be tabled at the April 2025
Ordinary Council meeting. Key responsibilities are to include:
a) lead and advise on the design and
planning of public spaces, parks, streetscapes, and civic buildings;
b) collaborate with proponents,
architects, and urban planners to ensure high quality architectural results
across the Inner West;
c) champion sustainability and
high-quality architecture in all developments.
d) create design guidelines that preserve
the inner west character while promoting innovative solutions; and
e) engage with the community to
incorporate local needs into urban design decisions.
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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C0225(1)
Item 67 Notice of Motion: New
Major Residential Development Panel
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Motion:
(D’Arienzo/Byrne)
1. That Council establish a new
Residential Development Panel to assess significant residential development
applications and proposals under the new Inner West Local Environment Plan
(LEP).
2. That the new panel provide a
simplified and consistent approach to the assessment of significant
residential developments, accelerating the approval and determination process
and contributing to the delivery of new housing in the Inner West.
3. That the new panel convene regularly
and will be responsible for reviewing and assessing significant residential
development projects in accordance with the new LEP. This should include both
the determination of applications Council is the consent authority for, as
well as the assessment process for applications that are to be determined by
the Eastern Sydney Planning Panel.
4. That panel membership will include the
following key decision-makers:
a) General Manager;
b) Director of Planning;
c) General Counsel; and
d)
City
Architect (once recruited).
5. That panel responsibilities will
include:
a) reviewing significant residential
development applications and rezoning proposals based on planning,
infrastructure, and legal considerations;
b) ensuring efficiency, consistency and
clarity in the assessment process; and
c) reporting regularly to Council on the
outcomes of panel reviews and the progress of housing delivery within the
Inner West.
6. That Council officers develop and
report criteria for significant residential development assessments to the
April 2025 Council meeting. These criteria will guide the new Panel in
reviewing applications for major developments under the new LEP and should
include a value threshold, the scale and size of the development, and
high-quality design and sustainability standards.
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/Scott)
That Council enter into Confidential Session.
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 D'Arienzo left the meeting at 10:44pm as she had
declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 68, as she has
commenced new employment in the Office of the Minister for Housing and
Homelessness NSW.
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:
C0225(1) Item 68 Update on
The EOI for the Development of Affordable Housing on Council Land (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.
C0225(1) Item 69 Appointment
of Independent Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Members, Minutes
and Aric Annual Report (Section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act
1993 as it contains personnel matters concerning particular individuals
(other than councillors).
C0225(1) Item 71 RFT 32-24
IWC Cleaning Services and Associated Products (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.
C0225(1) Item 72 RFT 44-24
Richard Murden Reserve Inclusive Playground Construction (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.
C0225(1) Item 73 Henson Park
Upgrade Stage 2 (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993)
that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who
supplied it.
resolutions passed during closed session
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C0225(1)
Item 68 Update on the EOI for
the development of affordable housing on
Council land
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Motion: (Howard/Clay)
1. That Council receives and approves the
Tender Evaluation Report for the Stage 1 – Expression of Interest (EOI)
process that recommends three (3) Preferred Respondents be progressed to
Stage 2 – Request for Tender (RFT) process, to finalise and submit
development proposals, including Transaction Documents, for further
consideration by Council.
2.
That Council, to inform and support Recommendation 1 above, endorse to
progress and undertake due diligence assessments and site-specific concept
design studies for a selected car park as a test-case to determine the
potential development yields, indicative site massing/ scale and built form,
compliance to apartment design guidelines(ADG) including Council’s
sustainability and environmental objectives and estimated delivery timescales
and costs of construction for each component, including escalation and
associated project fees, in order to validate project feasibility and
development viability. The assessments and studies to be undertaken for both
the prevailing FSR and height of building planning controls and any potential
increase or amendment that would realistically be required in the planning
controls to achieve project feasibility and development viability.
3.
That Council, to inform and support Recommendation 2 above, approve
that the findings and/ or recommendations of Council’s master planning
initiatives related to housing investigation areas and transport-oriented
development for the specific precincts within which these car parks are
situated, as the ‘baseline’ planning controls to test impacts on
project feasibility and development viability.
4. That Council support and endorse the
use and application of the NSW Government’s recently approved Housing
Pattern Book to accelerate the delivery of new low- and mid-rise housing,
with designs and guidelines to support the construction of more high-quality
housing.
5. That Council continue to endorse
in-principle that a funding contribution for public car parking may be
considered for a portion of the public car spaces to be provided at any or all
of the shortlisted sites, which will be quantified with a lower and upper
financial contribution range, by each Preferred Respondent when finalising
their proposals as part of the Stage 2 – Request for Tender (RFT)
process.
6. That Council undertake a full parking
study in the town centres of the three shortlisted Council-owned car park
sites, with the purpose of identifying opportunities to increase public
parking, reporting back to Council in May 2025.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, Fergusson, Howard,
Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Macri and
Raciti
Absent: Cr
D'Arienzo
Amendment (Macri/Raciti)
That Council reaffirm its position and progress only to
offer the car parks for affordable housing where parking numbers can be
maintained or increased as per the original motion.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Macri and Raciti
Against
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, Fergusson, Howard,
Scott, Smith and Tastan
Absent: Cr
D'Arienzo
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Councillor D'Arienzo returned to the meeting at 10.55pm
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C0225(1)
Item 69 Appointment of
Independent Audit, Risk and Improvement
Committee (ARIC) Members,
Minutes and ARIC Annual Report
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Motion: (Scott/Clay)
1. That
Council resolves to appoint Ms Belinda Lawn and Mr Chris Davies as
Independent Members to 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 member’s
performance.
2. That
Council receive the minutes and adopt the recommendations of the Audit, Risk
and Improvement Committee (ARIC) meeting held on 6 December 2024.
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 (Scott/Howard)
That the meeting be extended to 11.10pm.
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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C0225(1)
Item 71 RFT 32-24 IWC
Cleaning Services and Associated Products
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Motion: (Scott/Carlisle)
That Council defer consideration of the item until councillors
are provided with a briefing on Council’s cleaning services.
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 11:00pm she had
declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 72, as her primary residence
is in close proximity to the reserve.
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C0225(1) Item 72 RFT
44-24 Richard Murden Reserve Inclusive Playground
Construction
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Motion: (Scott/Howard)
1. That Council accepts the tender
submitted by Romba Pty Ltd, Unit 3/17 Bromley Road, Emu Heights NSW 2750, for
the Richard Murden Reserve Inclusive Playground Construction for the lump sum
price of $1,948,040.00 excluding GST ($2,142,844.00 Inc. GST).
2.
That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to
authorise variations to this contract up to the value of the contingency
amount noted in the confidential report.
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 11:02pm
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C0225(1)
Item 73 Henson Park Upgrade
Stage 2
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Motion: (Byrne/Macri)
1. That
Council note the $2M funding contribution from the AFL towards the Henson
Park Stage 2 Upgrade.
2. That
Council commit a financial contribution of $5.5M towards the Henson Park
Stage 2 Upgrade as part of the 2025/26 budget, drawing on funds from the
following sources:
a) developer contributions previously
from nearby developments including at the former Timber Yards site;
b) funding owed by Sydney Airport
Corporation to Council; and
c) infrastructure Reserves.
3. That
Council advise the Office of Local Government on the changes to the funding
package for Stage 2 in accordance with Public Private Partnership guidelines.
4. That
Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into agreements or
similar regarding the delivery of Stage 2 of the Henson Park upgrade.
5. That
the approved designed and costings be circulated to councillors and a
briefing session be held.
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 (Scott/Carlisle)
That the meeting be extended to 11.30pm.
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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C0225(1)
Item 74 Review of
Organisational Structure
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Motion: (Scott/Smith)
That Council proceed with the proposed new
organisational structure of five Directors
and General Counsel reporting to the General Manager as
outlined below:
·
Director
Planning;
·
Director
Corporate;
·
Director
Community;
·
Director
Engineering;
·
Director
Property and Major Projects; and
·
General
Counsel.
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/Scott)
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 11.22pm.
Public Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker
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Suburb
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Item 3:
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Campbell Knox
Jesse McNicoll
Richard Gray
Uri Windt
Rabbi Eli Feldman
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Ashfield
Glebe
St Peters
Annandale
Newtown
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Item 5:
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Will Atkins
Rebecca Fernandez
Neil Tonkin
Paul Avery
Terence Kelly
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Balmain East
Balmain
Lilyfield
Balmain
Newington
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Item 12:
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Rod Walker
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Williamstown
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Item 13:
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Edward Walsh
Rory Steinle-Davies
David Lethem
Bob Stephenson
Hugh Davies
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Balmain
Birchgrove
Balmain
Balmain
Balmain
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Item 47:
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Greg Pattison
Heleana Genaus
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Balmain
Annandale
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Item 50:
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Larissa Brisbane
Rachel Bunder
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Ashfield
Ashfield
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Item 55:
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Robert Pringle
Julie Tubby
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Rozelle
Rozelle
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Item 56:
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Trista Rose
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Balmain
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Item 58:
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Donald Semken
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Ashfield
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Item 64:
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Campbell Knox
Jesse McNicoll
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Ashfield
Glebe
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Item 65:
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Heleana Genaus
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Annandale
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Item 68:
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Morris Hanna
Arthur Alepidis
Simon Konstantinidis
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Marrickville
Beverly Hills
Marrickville
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Unconfirmed
minutes from the Ordinary Council meeting held on 18 February 2025.