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Council Meeting
29 April 2025
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Minutes of
Ordinary Council Meeting held on 29 April 2025 at
Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting commenced
at 6.31pm
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Present:
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Darcy Byrne
Mat Howard
Izabella Antoniou
Liz Atkins
Olivia Barlow
Andrew Blake
Jo Carlisle
Vicki Clay
Jessica D’Arienzo
Kerrie Fergusson
Victor Macri
Philippa Scott
Chloe Smith
Ismet Tastan
Peter Gainsford
Simone Plummer
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Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
General
Manager
Director Planning
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Manod
Wickramasinghe
Ryann Midei
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Acting
Director Engineering
Director Major Projects and Property
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Ruth Callaghan
Chris Sleiman
Julian Sakarai
Scott Mullen
Daniel East
Rocco Sergi
Megan Jenkins
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Director Community
Acting Director Corporate
Acting Senior Manager Governance and Risk
Strategic Investments and Property Manager
Senior Manager Strategic Planning
Coordinator Strategic Investments and Properties
Senior Lawyer
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Katherine
Paixao
Darcie
Huisman
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Business
Paper Coordinator
Business
Paper Officer
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APOLOGIES
AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Motion: (Macri/Howard)
That apologies from Councillor Raciti be accepted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
DISCLOSURES
OF INTEREST:
Councillor Macri declared a
significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 20 - Draft Economic Development
Budget 2025-26 as he is a member of the Marrickville Chamber of Commerce.
He will leave the meeting during discussion and voting.
Councillor Atkins declared a significant, pecuniary interest
in Item 43 - Notice of Motion: Active Super Greenwashing as they
are a contributing member of the Local Government Super Scheme/Active Super now
known as Vision Super. They will leave the meeting during discussion and voting
on the matter.
Councillor Barlow declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 6 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 17 March 2025 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 Howard declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 - Local Traffic
Committee Meeting - 17 March 2025 as Item 11 in the minutes considers
amendments to parking restrictions on the street where his principal residence
is situated. As the location of the proposed changes is not in close proximity
to his principal residence and presents no impact to his principal residence, he
will remain in the Chamber for discussion and voting.
Councillor Howard declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - Minutes of the Flood
Management Advisory Committee of 26 February 2025 and Appointment of Community
Representatives as he resides in a flood affected area impacted by the
Marrickville Valley Flood Risk Management Plan considered in Item 2 of the
minutes. As the report is a review only and does not seek to make further
recommendations for work or future funding decisions, he will remain in the
meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Clay declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - Minutes of the Flood
Management Advisory Committee of the 26 February 2025 and Appointment of
Community Representatives as she lives in the Johnston’s Creek
Catchment Area which is referred to generally in this report, but her residence
will not be affected by any of the content of the report. She has also
previously worked at Stantec, which prepared reports related to this item. She
ceased employment in 2020 and has not maintained a relationship with the
company since leaving. She will remain in the meeting during discussion and
voting on the matter, as her interests in this matter are sufficiently remote
as to not require further action in the circumstances.
Councillor Scott declared a significant,
pecuniary interest in Item 43 - Notice of Motion: Active Super Greenwashing
as she is on the board of LGNSW and receives a sitting fee for attending
meetings. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the
matter.
Councillor Atkins declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - Minutes of the Flood
Management Advisory Committee of 26 February 2025 and Appointment of Community
Representatives as their principal place of residence is in the
Johnston’s Creek Flood Zone. Given the nature of the item the conflict
will not affect their ability to carry out duties and so they will remain in
the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Motion:
(Smith/D’Arienzo)
That
Council note the disclosures of interest.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
CONFIRMATION OF
MINUTES
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Motion: (Howard/Carlisle)
That the Minutes of the Council held on Tuesday, 11
March 2025 be confirmed as a correct record.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM
The registered speakers
were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is available on the
last page of these minutes.
The Mayor, Councillor
Byrne left the meeting at 6:50pm and vacated the Chair. The Deputy Mayor,
Councillor Howard assumed the Chair.
Councillor Macri left the
meeting at 7:05pm
Councillor Macri returned
to the meeting at 7:06pm
The Mayor, Councillor
Byrne returned to the meeting at 7:10pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Howard
vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the Chair.
Procedural Motion (Howard/Atkins)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the
following items to be dealt with at this time:
1.
Item 4 - Mort Bay Park Upgrade - Pickleball and Tennis Practice Wall
2. Item 5 -
Proposed Streetscape Improvements at the Boulevarde, Lilyfield
3. Item 6 - Local
Traffic Committee Meeting - 17 March 2025
4. Item 9 - Burwood
Council Proposed Boundary Changes Around Presbyterian Ladies College Croydon
5. Item 13 - Post
Exhibition – 1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale - Deed of Variation for
Planning Agreement
6. Item 15 - Public
Exhibition - Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy
7. Item 18 - Audit,
Risk and Improvement Committee - Minutes and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
First Returns
8. Item 23 - Supporting
the launch of Balmain Markets
9. Item 24 -
Investment Report at 28 February 2025
10. Item 25 - Investment
Report at 31 March 2025
11. Item 28 - Railway Avenue,
Stanmore - Review of Traffic Accidents Adjacent to the Railway Avenue
Cycleway
12. Item 33 - Notice of Motion:
National General Assembly of Local Government 2025
13. Item 34 - Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Crossing - Park Road
Marrickville
14. Item 36 - Notice of Motion: Open Space for Tempe
15. Item 37 - Notice of
Motion: Marrickville Road Urgent Maintenance
16. Item 38 - Notice of
Motion: Taxis in South Marrickville
17. Item 44 - Notice of
Motion: Raised pedestrian crossing at Darley Road near Allen Street, Leichhardt
18. Item 45 - Notice of
Motion: Inner West pedestrian and cyclist street furniture and parking audit
19. Item 46 - Notice of
Motion: Reverse Garbage 50th Anniversary
20. Item 47 - Notice of Motion:
Lighting in Marrickville Parks
21. Item 48 - Notice of Motion:
East Tempe Parking
22. Item 49 - Notice of Motion:
Camdenville Oval Koori Knockout Blue Plaque
23. Item 50 - Notice of Motion:
Improved Collaboration with Homes NSW on rubbish dumping on and outside public
housing properties
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, 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 4 - Mort Bay Park Upgrade - Pickleball and Tennis Practice Wall
2. Item 5 -
Proposed Streetscape Improvements at the Boulevarde, Lilyfield
3. Item 6 - Local
Traffic Committee Meeting - 17 March 2025
4. Item 9 - Burwood
Council Proposed Boundary Changes Around Presbyterian Ladies College Croydon
5. Item 13 - Post
Exhibition – 1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale - Deed of Variation for
Planning Agreement
6. Item 15 - Public
Exhibition - Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy
7. Item 18 - Audit,
Risk and Improvement Committee - Minutes and Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
First Returns
8. Item 23 -
Supporting the launch of Balmain Markets
9. Item 24 -
Investment Report at 28 February 2025
10. Item 25 - Investment
Report at 31 March 2025
11. Item 28 - Railway Avenue,
Stanmore - Review of Traffic Accidents Adjacent to the Railway Avenue
Cycleway
12. Item 33 - Notice of Motion:
National General Assembly of Local Government 2025
13. Item 34 - Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Crossing - Park Road
Marrickville
14. Item 36 - Notice of Motion: Open Space for Tempe
15. Item 37 - Notice of
Motion: Marrickville Road Urgent Maintenance
16. Item 38 - Notice of
Motion: Taxis in South Marrickville
17. Item 44 - Notice of
Motion: Raised pedestrian crossing at Darley Road near Allen Street, Leichhardt
18. Item 45 - Notice of
Motion: Inner West pedestrian and cyclist street furniture and parking audit
19. Item 46 - Notice of
Motion: Reverse Garbage 50th Anniversary
20. Item 47 - Notice of Motion:
Lighting in Marrickville Parks
21. Item 48 - Notice of Motion:
East Tempe Parking
22. Item 49 - Notice of Motion:
Camdenville Oval Koori Knockout Blue Plaque
23. Item 50 - Notice of Motion:
Improved Collaboration with Homes NSW on rubbish dumping on and outside public
housing properties
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 4 Mort Bay Park Upgrade -
Pickleball and Tennis Practice Wall
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council, as a part of the Mort Bay Park upgrade,
endorse the following additional improvements:
a) pickleball
line marking to the existing multi-purpose court;
b) convert
part of the existing multi-purpose court to include a tennis practice wall;
and
c) resurface
the multi-purpose court.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 5 Proposed Streetscape Improvements
at The Boulevarde, Lilyfield
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council endorse the
revised design proposal for the streetscape improvements at The Boulevarde,
Lilyfield as shown on plan No. 10278 -C attached to the Council 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
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C0425(1)
Item 6 Local Traffic Committee Meeting -
17 March 2025
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council receive and adopt the recommendations of
the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 17 March 2025.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 9
Burwood Council Proposed Boundary Changes Around
Presbyterian Ladies College Croydon
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council write to Burwood Council rejecting
their proposal to amend the Local Government boundary at Croydon.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 13 Post
Exhibition – 1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale - Deed of
Variation for Planning
Agreement
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That
Council enter into the Deed of Variation to Planning Agreement for 1-13
Parramatta Road, Annandale as provided in Attachment 1 to the
Council report.
2.
That Council authorises the General Manager
to execute the Deed of Variation to Planning
Agreement.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 15 Public Exhibition -
Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council publicly exhibit the draft Councillor Expenses and
Facilities 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
Councillor Expenses and Facilities 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, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 18 Audit,
Risk and Improvement Committee - Minutes and
Disclosure of Pecuniary
Interest First Returns
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council receive the minutes and adopt the recommendations
of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) meeting held on 5 March
2025.
2.
That Council receive and note the Disclosure of
Pecuniary Interest Returns lodged by recently appointed ARIC members, and
publish these on Council’s website.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 23 Supporting the launch
of Balmain Markets
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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, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 24 Investment Report at
28 February 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, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 25 Investment Report at
31 March 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, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 28 Railway
Avenue, Stanmore - Review of Traffic Accidents
Adjacent to the Railway
Avenue Cycleway
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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, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 33 Notice
of Motion: National General Assembly of Local
Government 2025
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Councillor Tastan be added to the list
of Councillor delegates to attend the National General Assembly of Local
Government 2025.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 34 Notice of Motion:
Pedestrian Crossing - Park Road Marrickville
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council investigate options to improve the safety
at the Park Road pedestrian crossing, outside Wilkins Primary School.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 36 Notice of Motion:
Open Space for Tempe
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council investigates the potential creation of an
open space in Tempe alongside the Goods Rail line overpass.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 37 Notice of Motion:
Marrickville Road Urgent Maintenance
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council urgently make safe the footpath and
outdoor dining areas on the platforms between Garners Avenue and Frampton Street.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 38 Notice of Motion:
Taxis in South Marrickville
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That
Council note the frustration of South Marrickville residents at the ongoing
issues posed by parked taxis, hire car vehicles, smash repair vehicles and
fleet cars on local streets.
2. That
Council acknowledge the strong calls for further action expressed at the
recent public meeting held on Friday 11 April.
3. That
Council intensify enforcement activities in affected streets, including
around Mackey Park.
4. That
Council escalate marking and reporting of vehicles under the Public Spaces
(Unattended Property) Act 2021 and the impounding of vehicles, where
possible.
5. That
Council write to known businesses parking vehicles on local streets
requesting a meeting and explaining that council is intensifying enforcement
and other activities.
6. That
Council write to Sydney Airport Corporation noting that local streets in
Tempe and Marrickville are being used by airport passengers and requesting
they improve communications requesting passengers not park in local streets.
7. That
Council consider the feedback received in the previous consultation and in
the public meeting on 11 April, and reconsult on a parking proposal that
better fits the needs of local residents.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 44 Notice
of Motion: Raised pedestrian crossing at Darley Road
near Allen Street,
Leichhardt
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council notes that the intersection of Darley Road and
Allen Street, Leichhardt at the eastern exit of Hawthorne Light Rail station
is the only light rail station exit between Lilyfield and Dulwich Hill
without formal pedestrian safety infrastructure, such as a pedestrian
crossing or traffic lights.
2.
That Council acknowledges the safety concerns raised by
residents, particularly for school children, older residents, light rail
users, people with disabilities, and families with strollers or dogs
accessing the nearby Hawthorne Canal parklands and sports facilities.
3.
That Council notes that this is a state road, and that
Transport for NSW has declined requests for a signalised pedestrian crossing
at this location on the basis of insufficient crash data, despite clear
safety risks and numerous other light rail stops having better pedestrian
protections.
4.
That Council further notes that existing pedestrian refuges at
the roundabout feel inadequate given the width of the road and speed of
traffic at this intersection, including vehicles entering from the City West
Link.
5.
That Council requests that the Mayor write to the Minister for
Roads and Transport for NSW to reconsider the installation of a signalised
pedestrian crossing at this intersection.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 45 Notice of Motion:
Inner West pedestrian and cyclist street
furniture and parking audit
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council undertake an audit of street furniture across the Inner
West, including but not limited to:
a) Benches
and resting points;
b) Public
lighting (particularly pedestrian-scale lighting);
c) Drinking
fountains;
d) Bike
racks and lockers; and
e) Wayfinding
signage and maps.
2.
That Council focus the audit on key
high-traffic locations, including:
a) Main
streets;
b) Shopping
complexes;
c) Supermarkets;
d) Post
offices;
e) Town
Halls;
f) Light
Rail and Ferry stops, Train and Metro stations;
g) Major
sporting grounds; and
h) Flagship
parks.
3.
That Council identify locations where
additional street furniture and bike parking infrastructure are required to
improve safety, comfort, and convenience for pedestrians and cyclists across
the LGA.
4.
That Council prepare a report for the
November 2025 Council meeting outlining audit findings and recommendations,
to inform consideration for inclusion in the 2026–2027 budget.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 46 Notice of Motion:
Reverse Garbage 50th Anniversary
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council acknowledge and celebrate the 50th
Anniversary of Reverse Garbage, Marrickville.
2. That Council partner with Reverse Garbage to support
their planned 50th Anniversary event later this year and
contribute $10,000 towards the event from the 2025-2026 Inner West Council
Budget.
3.
That Council include recognition of
Reverse Garbage and its 50 year anniversary in the Inner West Council
newsletter.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 47 Notice of Motion:
Lighting in Marrickville Parks
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That,
further to the resolution passed at the March 2025 Council meeting, Council
implement the following winter hours for sporting ground flood lighting use
in order to facilitate dog walking after dark in winter on the following
basis:
a) Monday
to Sunday 5pm to 11pm at Mackey Park to help facilitate safe use of the Cooks
River pathway during the closure of the T3 rail-line; and
b)
That lighting at Henson Park be retained at the same
times as previously agreed by Council resolution in 2024 following the
specific trial and community consultation at Henson Park.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 48 Notice of Motion:
East Tempe Parking
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council note the feedback of the public meeting on
14 April 2025.
2. That Council consider “plain English” signage
indicating the additional number of parking spots in the Robyn Webster Indoor
Parking lot.
3. That Council provide a further report to the August 2025
Council meeting, considering options to improve parking at Tempe Reserve
through:
a)
Establishing parking spots adjacent to the storage area for
boats at the Tempe Motorboat Club, directly opposite the restricted parking
on Holbeach Avenue;
b)
Engaging with the taxi mechanic on Holbeach Avenue regarding
parking on Holbeach Avenue and other local streets;
c)
Engaging with Sydney Airport Corporation regarding passenger
and airport worker parking in East Tempe streets, including communications
deterring parking on East Tempe streets;
d)
Creating a mobility parking space on Holbeach Ave near the
storage area for the Tempe Motorboat Club;
e)
Considering no stopping signage at the end of local streets in
East Tempe
f)
Considering the establishment of shared streets and one way
streets in East Tempe;
g)
Indicating the impact of the Inner West @40km project on local
streets in East Tempe;
h)
The feasibility of establishing a footpath on South Street,
Tempe;
i)
Conducting further traffic studies for the area after
consulting with sports clubs about high utilisation rates of Tempe Reserve;
j)
Considering the timing of future Local Area Traffic Management
(LATM) studies required as part of the Bunnings Tempe development; and
k)
Other initiatives.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Item 49 Notice of Motion:
Camdenville Oval Koori Knockout Blue Plaque
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council note Camdenville Oval
has been successfully chosen as a site for a NSW Heritage Blue Plaque by the
NSW Government for its role as the first location of the Koori Knockout in
1971, following advocacy from the Inner West Council.
2.
That Council promotes this
accomplishment in the next available edition of the Inner West Community
News, along with historical information about the Koori Knockout.
3.
That Council includes the unveiling
of the blue plaque as part of the official reopening of Camdenville Oval
following the recent refurbishment, if possible given project timelines. In
the case it is possible, Council engages with Heritage NSW for its inclusion/unveiling.
4.
That Council should the unveiling of
the Blue Plaque form part of the event to reopen Camdenville Oval, work
closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee and
organisers of the Koori Knockout about the best way to do so.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 50 Notice of Motion:
Improved Collaboration with Homes NSW on
rubbish dumping on and
outside public housing properties
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council notes the ongoing issue of rubbish dumping and
associated vermin and public health risks occurring outside Homes NSW
properties in the inner west.
2.
That Council notes that the Deputy Mayor, Mat Howard, has put
several motions to Council on this topic, and that Council has previously
resolved to:
a)
Form a working group comprising Council staff, representatives
from Homes NSW and community housing providers to improve and streamline
waste collection in large social and community housing communities in the
Inner West (December 2024); and
b)
Receive a report in June 2025 on ongoing engagement with Homes
NSW to improve waste management, and thereafter twice yearly (March 2025).
3.
That Council acknowledges that Inner West Council staff have
taken steps, including waste removal when notified, increased monitoring of
dumping hotspots, and increased bin provision and bin collection to support
residents of the properties.
4.
That Council recognises that Homes NSW has agreed to some
measures, including installing CCTV and lighting at the property in Whites
Creek Lane, Annandale, conducted a letterbox drop, and referring tenant needs
to Homes NSW’s Inner West tenancy management unit, but notes that
implementation timelines remain unclear and community concern is growing.
5.
That Council requests the Mayor write to the NSW Minister for
Housing, and the CEO of Homes NSW, urging that Homes NSW urgently engage in
the already resolved formal consultation with the Inner West Council on a
coordinated and long-term strategy to address:
a)
Waste and maintenance management at Homes NSW estates;
b)
Social service outreach and support for tenants; and
c)
Communication and accountability processes.
6.
That Council supports local community initiatives to improve
neighbourhood conditions around affected properties, such as the proposed
revival of the Whites Creek Lane Neighbourhood Association, and commits to
assisting with:
a)
Grant applications;
b)
Access to council programs such as the Perfect Match mural
scheme; and
c)
Access to Council venues for meetings.
7.
That Council reaffirms that a progress report be brought to Council
at the June 2025 meeting outlining:
a)
Correspondence with the Minister and Homes NSW;
b)
Any commitments or timelines secured; and
c)
Outcomes of resident engagement and Council’s waste
management response.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 1
Public Exhibition - Draft Community Strategic Plan, Draft Delivery
Program and Operational Plan 2025-29 and Draft Long
Term
Financial Plan 2025-34; and Adoption - Community
Engagement
Strategy 2025-29
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Motion: (Scott/Howard)
1. That
Council amend the 2025/2026 Budget to limit any increase to the domestic
waste levy to 7.5% in the 2025/2026 financial year.
2. That
Council endorse for public exhibition of 28 days the:
a)
Draft Community Strategic Plan – Our Inner West 2041;
b)
Draft Delivery Program 2025-29 and Operational Plan;
c)
Budget 2025/26 (including Fees and Charges 2025/26, subject to
the removal of fees and charges for activity and footpath usage applications
for Footpath Dining Assessment (Roads Act 1993), Footpath Dining
Annual Lease (Roads Act 1993), Onroad Dining Assessment (Roads Act
1993), Onroad Dining Lease (Roads Act 1993), with consequential
changes to be made to the Fees and Charges 2025/26 Changes Log); and
d)
Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-35.
3. That
Council receive a report of the public exhibition outcomes and the final
draft plans for adoption at the June 2025 Council meeting.
4. That
Council note the outcomes of the public exhibition of the Community
Participation Plan and adopt the revised Community Engagement Strategy
2025-29.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Howard/Carlisle)
That Council allow Clr D’Arienzo to speak for 2
additional minutes on Item 2.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 2 Inner West LEP - Update and Proposed
Engagement Plan
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Motion:
(D’Arienzo/Antoniou)
That Council endorse the proposed
community engagement plan for the Local Government Area wide planning changes
that are Inner West Council’s response to the Housing Emergency.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 3
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Stage 2 Upgrade
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Motion: (Scott/Fergusson)
1. That
Council note the outcomes of the Engagement Report, including that the vast
majority of respondents supported the stage 2 works to Leichhardt Park
Aquatic Centre, including three quarters of people who saw the plans in
person.
2. That
Council investigate options to include a small playground in the grassed area
between the pools and the Bay Run, including funding sources.
3. That
Council investigate options to include more shade over the concourse areas
around the 50m and 25m pools, including funding sources.
4. That
Council staff include the results of these investigations in their monthly
reports to Council.
5. That
Council adopt the revised conceptual designs in Attachment 2 of the
Council report, for Stage 2 of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre.
6. That
Council endorse proceeding with detailed design development, planning
approval and delivery stages for the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Upgrade
Stage 2.
7. That
Council note that the required funding detailed in the funding implications
of this report for the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Upgrade is included in
the draft 2025/26 operational plan and budget.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 7
Minutes of the Flood Management Advisory Committee of 26
February 2025 and Appointment of Community
Representatives
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Motion:
(Howard/Barlow)
1.
That Council receive the minutes and adopt the
recommendations of the Flood Management Advisory Committee meeting held on 26
February 2025.
2.
That Council approve appointment of the
Community Representatives to the Flood Management Advisory Committee.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 8 Expanding
Jazz in the Park
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Motion: (Fergusson/Byrne)
1. That
Council endorse the proposal to expand the Jazz in the Park event into a
Balmain Street Festival.
2. That
Council approve that, if the application for the NSW Open Streets Grant
Program is unsuccessful, alternative funding sources and/or revised festival
designs be explored. This includes consideration for inclusion in the 2025/26
budget, and whether the Town Halls Festivals funding allocated to Balmain
could be used to support this festival.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 10 Rozelle Parklands
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Motion:
(Scott/Byrne)
1.
That Council resolve that the General Manager negotiate the final
terms of a Care Control and Management Agreement and Funding Deed with
Transport for New South Wales.
2.
That Council resolve the General Manager execute a Care Control
Management Agreement and Funding Deed for Rozelle Parklands.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 11 Illegally Blocked
Driveways
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Motion:
(Smith/Atkins)
That Council endorse the following Policy
statement for inclusion in the Parking Enforcement Operating Management
Standard (OMS):
‘Where a Council
officer verifies that a resident is prevented access to their driveway, a tow
truck is engaged to move the vehicle.’
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 12 Leichhardt
Oval Renovation Update
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Motion:
(Scott/Byrne)
That Council endorse the
Leichhardt Oval renovation final design concepts April 2025 (Attachment 1 of
the Council report) and proceed with preparing detailed plans in order to
seek planning approval.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 14 Investment Policy
Update
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Motion: (Scott/Atkins)
That this report be deferred to the June 2025 Council
meeting.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 16 Public Exhibition -
Draft Media and Social Media Policy
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Motion:
(Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council publicly exhibit the draft Media and Social Media
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
Media and Social Media 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, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Amendment (Atkins/Antoniou)
That Council amend point 1 to:
1.
That Council publicly exhibit the draft Media and Social Media
Policy for a period of 28 days and seek community feedback on the proposed
Policy, subject to modification of Clause 5.7 of the draft policy as
follows:
5.7
A Councillor who submits a notice of motion that forms the basis of a
Council resolution will be offered the opportunity
to lead on any media
opportunities and to feature in photo, video or
communications
published by Council. The Councillor who leads on
media
opportunities may choose to involve other
Councillors.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Macri and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Scott and Smith
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C0425(1)
Item 17 Public Exhibition -
Draft Lobbying Policy
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Motion:
(Blake/Howard)
That this item be deferred to the May 2025 Council
meeting.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 19 Development
Assessment Initiatives to Improve Housing Supply
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Motion:
(D’Arienzo/Blake)
1. That
Council brief Councillors on the new Inner West Residential Panel and bring
the matter back to the May 2025 Council meeting.
2. That
Council note that funding has been allocated in the draft 2025/26 budget for
the position of City Architect and endorse the key responsibilities for the
City Architect.
3. That
Council launch the Development Assessment survey in May 2025.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Councillor Macri left the meeting at 7:50pm as he declared a
significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 20, as he is a member of the
Marrickville Chamber of Commerce.
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C0425(1)
Item 20 Draft Economic Development
Budget 2025-26
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Motion: (Scott/Howard)
1.
That Council refer the matter to the General Manager to return
a revised report on the Economic Development Budget to the May 2025 Council
meeting including:
a)
a revised proposal that includes a competitive grant process
open to all business groups from the 2026 financial year, and retaining
existing allocations to the Marrickville Chamber of Commerce for the
2025-2026 financial year; and
b)
options to grow the amount available for grants.
2.
That the grants process be run in the same manner as the
current grant process.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Macri
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Procedural Motion (Howard/Clay)
That the meeting be adjourned for 5 minutes.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Macri
The meeting was adjourned at 7.59pm
The meeting resumed at 8.07pm
Councillor Macri returned to the meeting at 8:07pm
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C0425(1)
Item 21 Public Exhibition -
Draft Economic Development Strategy
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Motion:
(Scott/Howard)
That consideration of this item be deferred pending the
reconsideration of the Economic Development Budget.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Howard/Carlisle)
That Council allow Clr Smith to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 22.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 22 Proposed
Tourism Action Plan Expenditure and Bi-monthly
update on Brewers and
Distillers Action Plan
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Motion: (Smith/Howard)
1.
That Council receive and note the report.
2.
That Council reallocate the $85,000 for website development
towards a sponsored content and advertising strategy, including print,
digital, and social media outlets and other advertising opportunities such as
public transport, with an advertising plan to be included in the next
bi-monthly report.
3.
That Council undertake a review of the plan after six 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
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C0425(1)
Item 26 Celebrating the
Vietnamese Community in Marrickville
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Motion:
(Barlow/Howard)
1. That
Council receive and note the report.
2. That
Council engage local business chambers / networks / associations, especially
those supported by the Economic Development Team, to identify local
organisations, businesses and performers that might be appropriate for
Council to reach out to and encourage to participate.
3. That
Council specifically acknowledge the enduring contribution made by the
roughly 150,000 Vietnamese refugees that came to Australia following what is
often referred to as the Fall of Saigon in 1975, many of whom settled in
Marrickville.
4. That
this acknowledgement take the form of a monument, plaque, tree planting or
other significant acknowledgement in Marrickville, to be determined in
consultation with the local Vietnamese community and Marrickville-Midjuburi
Councillors.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 27 Murrell Street,
Ashfield - Traffic Study
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Motion: (Carlisle/Scott)
1. That Council
receive and note the report.
2. That
Council note and thank Council staff for promptly installing a ‘no
right turn’ sign at the intersection of Murrell Street and Liverpool
Road, and Ashfield Public School P&C for their advocacy.
3.
That Council write to the Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen MP
and the Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison MP, to request that the speed
limit be reduced to 50kph along Liverpool Road between Holden Street and
Nottle Street, Ashfield.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 29 Bins and Cleaner
Streets
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Motion: (Howard/Scott)
1.
That Council expand the “Street Blitz” to include a
main street in every ward, as follows:
a) Ashfield-Djarrawunang:
Liverpool Road;
b) Balmain-Baludarri:
Darling Street;
c) Leichhardt-Gulgadya:
Norton Street;
d) Stanmore-Damun:
Enmore Road; and
e) Marrickville-Midjuburi:
Marrickville Road.
2.
That Council develop a communications plan related to the
Street Blitz program, including but not limited to:
a) Social
media content and sponsored social media advertising;
b) Specific
signage promoting works under the program in locations where work is
occurring;
c) Letterbox
drops to businesses and residences in proximity to main streets; and
d) Inclusion
of street blitz activities in the Inner West Community News.
3.
That Council receive and note the report.
4.
That Council investigate the service levels with the Council
booked cleanups with regard to delays and extended waiting times.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 30 Flooding in the area
of Northcote Street, Marrickville
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council receive and note the report.
2.
That Council write to residents of Northcote Street to provide
an update on actions being undertaken.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 31 Installation of
Lockers at the Dawn Fraser Baths
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Motion:
(Byrne/Fergusson)
1.
That Council receive and note the report.
2.
That Council receive a report to the June 2025 Ordinary Council
Meeting confirming the outcomes of these investigations and plans to
implement improvements to facilities, events, and food and beverage services
at Dawn Fraser Baths.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 32 Mandatory
Reporting to Council of Report received from Fire &
Rescue NSW - 425 Liverpool
Road Ashfield
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Motion: (Carlisle/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, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1) Item 35 Notice
of Motion: Sydenham, Tempe Safety and dumping
problems
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Motion:
(Macri/Howard)
1. That
Council write to Australian Rail Track Corporation and request they create a regular
maintenance schedule for the vegetation in the Goods Rail corridor that is
published on their website.
2. That
Council install signage clearly stating illegal dumping will be prosecuted
and the area is under surveillance.
3. That
Council add the areas highlighted in the Notice of Motion to the list of hot
spot locations in the Council’s program to address illegal dumping.
4.
That Council continue to engage with local organisations
assisting rough sleepers who may be living in the laneways along the rail
corridor.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 39 Notice of Motion:
Reaffirming our commitment to diversity,
equity and inclusion
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Motion:
(Atkins/Barlow)
1. That
Council reaffirm the Inner West Council’s commitment to Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the continued implementation of policies and
strategies that embody this commitment, including the Anti-Racism Strategy,
the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, the Reconciliation Action Plan, the
Gender Equity Strategy, and the Workforce Management Strategy.
2. That Council
note that staff are currently developing the Community Safety Action Plan and
seek an update at the June 2025 Council meeting.
3. That
Council commits to continuing to enhance community safety including through
visible support from Council for marginalised communities and supporting
local democracy groups for those communities to provide
input into development and implementation of Inner West policies, strategic
plans and/or programs.
4. That Council recommits to events which reflect our support
for DEI including the Inclusion Festival, Feel the Love, National
Reconciliation Week events, and Mental Health Month events and other
events throughout the year such as Trans and Gender Diverse and Abilities
swim events, reestablishment of a refugee swimming program and inclusive
library events.
5. That Council agrees that in June 2025 it will hold a Pride
Month event at Leichhardt Town Hall in conjunction with local LGBTQIA+
organisations, within existing budget.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 40 Notice of Motion:
In-road Tree Planting
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Motion:
(Atkins/Barlow)
1. That
Council undertake consultation with residents and local businesses (including
Camperdown Collision Centre and Artsite Contemporary) on increased in-road
tree planting at St Marys Street, Camperdown between Salisbury Road and
Chelmsford Street.
2. That
Council prepare a report back on consultation outcomes as well as
feasibility, cost, and impact on parking and road usage of increased in-road
tree planting at this location.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 41 Notice of Motion:
Camperdown Commons
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Motion:
(Atkins/Smith)
1. That
Council note that:
a)
Camperdown Commons is a site established on public land, owned
by the NSW Government and managed by Inner West Council;
b)
the site was previously home to the Camperdown Bowling Club;
c)
the former Marrickville Council allowed the site to be
sensitively redeveloped and upgraded when the bowling club closed;
d)
following an expression of interest process, Marrickville
Council entered into a long term lease over the site with Canterbury
Hurlstone Park RSL with strong conditions that public benefit and access be
continued, banning poker machines on the site, creating
a new community room for discounted hire and establishing an urban community
farm;
e)
since being leased to Camperdown
Commons a number of not for profit and social enterprise activities have
operated alongside Camperdown Commons’ commercial restaurant and bar;
and
f)
Pocket City Farms has a long term
arrangement with Camperdown Commons to establish and operate an urban farm.
Over time the Pocket City Farms has received public grants which it has used
to undertake significant upgrades to the site including water tanks. It also
provides educational opportunities to schools, community and businesses about
sustainable practices.
2. That
Council also note that:
a) the
lessee at Camperdown Commons has offered the leasehold interest in Camperdown
Commons for sale via Expressions of Interest which closed on 15 April 2025;
b) the
leasehold may be assigned with Council’s consent;
c) the
current lease term ends on 20 June 2026 with two options of 5 years each;
d) the
agreed manner of operation of the premises includes the operation of a market
garden/urban farm; and
e) this
requirement is complied with via a licence to Pocket City Farms which expires
on the same date as the current lease term, i.e. 20 June 2026.
3.
That Council reaffirm its commitment
to ensuring the site continue to deliver strong community benefits.
4.
That Council receive an urgent report
about the status of Pocket City Farms.
5.
That Council receive a report on the outcome of the Expression
of Interest process and any request for consent to assign of the lease at the
first available Council meeting after such a request is made to Council.
6.
That any request for assignment of the lease at Camperdown
Commons be brought to Council for decision.
7.
That Council commence discussions with the incoming tenant and
report back to Council on opportunities to increase community activation of
the site, including live music activations, markets, and other community
events, and advertise the community space on Council websites, social media,
and the newsletter.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 42 Notice of Motion:
Garbage Bins - Footpath Blockage
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Motion:
(Macri/Howard)
1.
That Council investigate why the bins are not returned to the
location where they were put out for collection ensuring they do not impend
access.
2.
That Council investigate service levels for missed bins, in
particular how long it takes to empty the missed bins.
3.
That Council investigate why the bins in Tempe Reserve are not
all being emptied, as some areas are missed.
4.
That Council report this to the first meeting of the Waste
Committee as a priority issue.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Councillor Atkins left the meeting at 8:46pm as they had
declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 43 as they are a
contributing member of the Local Government Super Scheme/Active Super now known
as Vision Super.
Councillor Scott left the meeting at 8:46pm as she had declared
a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 43 as she is on the board of LGNSW,
and receives a sitting fee for attending meetings.
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C0425(1)
Item 43 Notice of Motion:
Active Super Greenwashing
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Motion:
(Barlow/Howard)
1. That Council
notes that:
a) the
Local Government Super Scheme (LGSS) was established by Local Government New
South Wales (LGNSW) in 1997 for the benefit of local government employees,
was re-branded as Active Super in 2021, and merged with Vision Super on 1
March 2025;
b) LGNSW
is a 50 percent shareholder of LGSS/Active Super/Vision Super;
c) in June
2024, the Federal Court found that former NSW Local Government Super Fund
Active Super (LGSS PL) engaged in deceptive and misleading conduct and
breached 12DB(1)(a) and 12DF(1) of the ASIC Act;
d) on 18
March 2025 the Federal court imposed a penalty of $10.5 million on Active
Super for greenwashing; and
e) Active
Super/Vision Super policyholders will have a portion of their superannuation
investment reduced to pay part of the costs arising from the penalty.
2. That
Council writes to the President and CEO of LGNSW as the 50 percent
shareholder of LGSS/Active Super/Vision Super and peak advocacy body of Local
Government in NSW and calls on them to:
a) publish
a full written explanation and apology in the LGNSW email circular;
b) noting
that profit-to-members super funds deliver better returns to members over
time than profit-to-shareholder funds, and the risks of exposing
policyholders to a market-based approach to superannuation, review the newly
merged Vision Super’s status as the preferred Super Fund of local
government employees in NSW; and
c) outline
the steps it has taken to ensure that Vision Super has adequate safeguards in
place to prevent any false and misleading conduct occurring in future.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Crs
Atkins and Scott
Amendment (Howard/Smith)
That point 2b be amended to include the following
wording:
‘noting that profit-to-members super funds
deliver better returns to members over time than profit-to-shareholder funds,
and the risks of exposing policyholders to a market-based approach to
superannuation,’
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri and Smith
Against
Motion: Crs Antoniou,
Barlow, Blake, Byrne and Tastan
Absent: Crs
Atkins and Scott
As the
amendment was carried, it was incorporated into the primary motion.
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Councillor Atkins returned to the meeting at 8:54pm
Councillor Scott returned to the meeting at 8:54pm
Procedural Motion (Howard/Smith)
That Council enter into Confidential session.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Howard/Clay)
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, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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:
C0425(1) Item 54 Sydney Gateway Project and Hand Back of
Council Leased Land (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.
C0425(1) Item 55 Sydney Gateway - Lease of Industrial
Lands – Tempe (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.
C0425(1) Item 56 RFT 41-24 Insurance Services (Section
10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed,
confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting
(or proposes to conduct) business AND commercial information of a confidential
nature (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that
would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who
supplied it.
resolutions passed during closed session
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C0425(1)
Item 54 Sydney Gateway
Project and Hand Back of Council Leased Land
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Motion:
(Howard/Scott)
That Council receive and note 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
Amendment (Barlow/Atkins)
That Council advise the community about the proposed
engagement for the Masterplan to embellish the open space at Tempe that was
been handed back in February which is being funded by TFNSW.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott and Smith
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C0425(1)
Item 55 Sydney Gateway -
Lease of Industrial Lands - Tempe
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Motion:
(Howard/Scott)
1.
That Council resolves to grant a short-term commercial lease of
2 years, 11 months and 14 days of Part Lot 4, Part Lot 5 and Lot 6 in
DP1258949 of Council lands in Tempe to Park on King Storage Pty Limited.
2.
That Council authorises the General Manager or delegate to
negotiate, finalise terms and execute the short-term lease to Park on King
Storage Pty Limited.
3.
That Council, as the local roads authority for Swamp Road,
Tempe resolves:
a)
Swamp Road Tempe is not being used by the public;
b)
After considering the submissions made regarding the proposed
temporary lease of the unused portion of Swamp Road Tempe, hereby grant the
lease to Park on King Storage Pty Limited pursuant to s153 of the Roads
Act 1993; and
c)
Council authorises the General Manager to sign the s153 lease
to Park on King Storage Pty Limited.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0425(1)
Item 56 RFT 41-24 Insurance
Services
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Motion:
(Scott/Howard)
That the report be deferred to the June 2025 meeting of
Council.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Meeting closed at 9.01pm.
Public Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker
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Suburb
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Item 2:
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Michael Deller
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Croydon
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Item 8:
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Trista Rose
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Balmain
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Item 20:
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Morris Hanna
Nicholas Smith
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Maroubra
Marrickville
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Item 34:
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Caitlin Rowe
John Tsihlis
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Marrickville
Marrickville
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Item 39:
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Alex Watson
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Marrickville
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Item 41:
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Jacqui Besgrove
Tammy Yau
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Camperdown
Camperdown
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Item 50:
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Renate Barnett
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Balmain
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Unconfirmed minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on
29 April 2025.