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Council Meeting
17
June 2025
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Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 June 2025
at Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting commenced
at 6.32pm
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Present:
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Darcy Byrne
Mat Howard
Izabella Antoniou
Olivia Barlow
Andrew Blake
Jo Carlisle
Vicki Clay
Jessica D’Arienzo
Kerrie Fergusson
Victor Macri
Vittoria Raciti
Philippa Scott
Chloe Smith
Ismet Tastan
Peter Gainsford
Simone Plummer
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Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
General
Manager
Director Planning
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Scott Mullen
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Acting Director Property and Major Projects
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Ruth Callaghan
Chris Sleiman
Manod Wickramasinghe
Julian Sakarai
Matthew Pearce
Daniel East
Elizabeth Renneberg
George Georgakis
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Director Community
Acting Director Corporate
Acting Director Engineering
Acting Senior Manager Governance and Risk
General Counsel
Senior Manager Strategic Planning
Internal Ombudsman
Administration Manager
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Katherine
Paixao
Akelo
Costa
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Business
Paper Coordinator
Business
Paper Officer
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APOLOGIES AND REQUEST FOR
REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Motion: (Antoniou/Scott)
That apologies from Councillor
Atkins be accepted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST:
Councillor Raciti declared a
significant, pecuniary interest in relation to Item 61 – Licence to
Wests Tigers for Leichhardt Oval 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 on the matter.
Councillor Raciti declared a significant,
pecuniary interest in relation to Item 63 - RFT10-25 Steel Park and Hammond
Park Sporting Grounds Upgrade 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 on the matter.
Councillor Blake declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 58 - RFT 09-24 Print and Associated Services Tender
Evaluation Report as he has worked with many of the tenderers. Out of an
abundance of caution to remove any perception of conflict of interest, he will
leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Scott declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 63 - RFT 10-25 Steel Park
and Hammond Park Sporting Grounds Upgrade as part of the money for part of
the upgrade to Hammond Park is an election commitment by the Federal Member for
Reid who is her employer. She advised that, she will leave the meeting during
discussion and voting on the matter. When the item was discussed at the
meeting, she clarified that as her interest is non-significant non-pecuniary,
she would remain in the meeting.
Councillor Carlisle declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 63 - RFT 10-25 Steel Park
and Hammond Park Sporting Grounds Upgrade as she works for the federal MP
for Reid who has contributed federal Government funding to the upgrade of
Hammond Park. She will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting on
the matter.
Councillor Carlisle declared a significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 59 - Contributions and Reimbursements, as a person who
is owed money by Council is a member of her local Australian Labor Party
Branch. She will leave the meeting during voting and discussion on the matter.
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne declared a significant,
non-pecuniary interest in Item 59 - Contributions and Reimbursements, as
he knows a person listed to receive a reimbursement within the report. He will
leave the meeting during voting and discussion on the matter.
Councillor Barlow declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary
interest in Item 12 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 19 May
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.
Motion:
(Howard/D’Arienzo)
That
Council note the disclosures of interest.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
PUBLIC
FORUM
The registered speakers were asked to address the meeting.
The list of speakers is available on the last page of these minutes.
CONFIRMATION OF
MINUTES
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Motion: (Smith/Scott)
That the Minutes of the
Council held on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 be confirmed as a correct record.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 1 Condolence Motion: Dr
Peter Bokor
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Motion: (Macri/Howard)
1. That Council notes the recent passing
of Dr Peter Bokor and acknowledges the 56 years of caring for our community
in his service as a local Doctor from 1960 to 2016 when he retired.
2. That
Council write to the family thanking them for their father’s service to
the community over such a long period of time.
3. That
Council considers a memorial tree planting in a local park, in consultation
with the family.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Item 67 Mayoral Minute: Condolence
Motion - Brother Paul Conn
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Motion:
(Byrne)
That Council note the sad passing of Brother Paul Conn
and offer our deep condolences to his family and the school community at
Christian Brothers High School, Lewisham.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 68 Mayoral Minute:
Condolence Motion: Gladys Barnes
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Motion:
(Byrne)
1. That
Council write to the family of Gladys Barnes to express our gratitude for the
contribution she made throughout her life to the Ashfield community,
women’s bowling and the Pratten Park Bowling Club.
2. That
Council work with the Barnes family and the Pratten Park Bowling Club to
create a permanent memorial to Gladys and her long service to the
“Pratto” and the Ashfield community at her beloved Pratten Park.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 69 Mayoral Minute: State
Emergency Services Accommodation
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Motion:
(Byrne)
1. That
Council investigate alternate accommodation options for the Ashfield-Leichhardt
State Emergency Services (SES) unit within the Local Government Area (LGA),
including sites controlled by Council and the NSW Government.
2. That
Council write to the Minister for Lands and Property, requesting his
assistance in identifying potential accommodation sites located on State
Government owned land within the Inner West.
3. That
Council develop a Memorandum of Understanding that will support the ongoing
management of the Council buildings that are being used to provide SES
services.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, 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/Barlow)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the
following items to be dealt with at this time:
1.
Item 3 - Public
Exhibition - Draft Economic Development Strategy
2.
Item 4 - Investment
Policy Update
3.
Item 7 - Post Exhibition - Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy
4.
Item 8 - Post Exhibition - Code of Conduct
5.
Item 9 - Post Exhibition - Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy
6.
Item 10 - Public Exhibition - Code of Meeting Practice
7.
Item 12 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 19 May 2025
8.
Item 15 - Use of recycled plastics in Inner West procurement and
projects
9.
Item 18 - Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of
Mayor and Councillor Fees 2025/26
10. Item 20 - Investment Report at 31 May
2025
11. Item 21 - Leichhardt Park Aquatic
Centre Upgrade - Monthly Project Update
12.
Item 22 - Leichhardt Oval Refurbishment - Monthly Project Update
13. Item 29 - Pocket City Farms
14. Item 33 - Priority Access to Council
Early Learning Centres for Children of Women in Refuges
15. Item 34 - 2024-2025 Annual Pecuniary
Interest Returns
16. Item 35 - Community Safety Action
Plan
17.
Item 36 - Notice of Motion: Jubilee Place
18.
Item 38 - Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Safety at Ashfield Park;
Traffic Calming Measures at Orpington and Pembroke Street, Ashfield
19. Item 40 - Notice of Motion:
Commemorating the 80th anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki on 6 and 9 August 1945
20. Item 42 - Notice of Motion: Bower
Bike 1st birthday
21. Item 43 - Notice of Motion: Hercules
Street, Ashfield cleanliness
22. Item 44 - Notice of Motion: Inner
West Active Transport Survey
23. Item 46 - Notice of Motion: Kids Play
/ Kids Say - Playground Consultation
24. Item 48 - Notice of Motion:
Pedestrian safety intersection of Marion Street and Renwick Street, Leichhardt
25. Item 49 - Notice of Motion: Improving
Pedestrian Safety on Pemell Lane, Newtown
26. Item 50 - Notice of Motion:
Apprentices, trainees and cadets
27.
Item 51 - Notice
of Motion: Marrickville Library maintenance blitz
28.
Item 52 - Notice
of Motion: Extended season at Steel Park Waterplay Park
29.
Item 53 - Notice
of Motion: Circular economy support and promotion
30.
Item 54 - Notice
of Motion: Airspace land adjacent to St Peters Town Hall
31.
Item 55 - Notice
of Motion: Inner West Flood Management Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
amendment
32.
Item 62 - Quarterly
Strategic Investment Property Report
33.
Item 65 - Bignell
Lane, Annandale
34.
Item 66 - Return
of Notional Member Interest from CivicRisk Mutual Limited
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri,
Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Howard/Barlow)
That the following items be moved in globo and the
recommendations contained within the report be adopted:
1.
Item 3 - Public
Exhibition - Draft Economic Development Strategy
2.
Item 4 - Investment
Policy Update
3.
Item 7 - Post Exhibition - Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy
4.
Item 8 - Post Exhibition - Code of Conduct
5.
Item 9 - Post Exhibition - Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy
6.
Item 10 - Public Exhibition - Code of Meeting Practice
7.
Item 12 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 19 May 2025
8.
Item 15 - Use of recycled plastics in Inner West procurement and
projects
9.
Item 18 - Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of
Mayor and Councillor Fees 2025/26
10. Item 20 - Investment Report at 31 May
2025
11. Item 21 - Leichhardt Park Aquatic
Centre Upgrade - Monthly Project Update
12.
Item 22 - Leichhardt Oval Refurbishment - Monthly Project Update
13. Item 29 - Pocket City Farms
14. Item 33 - Priority Access to Council
Early Learning Centres for Children of Women in Refuges
15. Item 34 - 2024-2025 Annual Pecuniary
Interest Returns
16. Item 35 - Community Safety Action
Plan
17.
Item 36 - Notice of Motion: Jubilee Place
18.
Item 38 - Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Safety at Ashfield Park;
Traffic Calming Measures at Orpington and Pembroke Street, Ashfield
19. Item 40 - Notice of Motion:
Commemorating the 80th anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki on 6 and 9 August 1945
20. Item 42 - Notice of Motion: Bower
Bike 1st birthday
21. Item 43 - Notice of Motion: Hercules
Street, Ashfield cleanliness
22. Item 44 - Notice of Motion: Inner
West Active Transport Survey
23. Item 46 - Notice of Motion: Kids Play
/ Kids Say - Playground Consultation
24. Item 48 - Notice of Motion: Pedestrian
safety intersection of Marion Street and Renwick Street, Leichhardt
25. Item 49 - Notice of Motion: Improving
Pedestrian Safety on Pemell Lane, Newtown
26. Item 50 - Notice of Motion:
Apprentices, trainees and cadets
27. Item 51 - Notice of Motion:
Marrickville Library maintenance blitz
28. Item 52 - Notice of Motion: Extended
season at Steel Park Waterplay Park
29. Item 53 - Notice of Motion: Circular
economy support and promotion
30. Item 54 - Notice of Motion: Airspace
land adjacent to St Peters Town Hall
31. Item 55 - Notice of Motion: Inner
West Flood Management Advisory Committee Terms of Reference amendment
32. Item 62 - Quarterly Strategic
Investment Property Report
33. Item 65 - Bignell Lane, Annandale
34. Item 66 - Return of Notional Member
Interest from CivicRisk Mutual Limited
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 3 Public Exhibition - Draft
Economic Development Strategy
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council publicly exhibit the draft Economic Development Strategy for a period
of 28 days and seek community feedback on the proposed Strategy.
2. That
following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the draft Economic
Development Strategy be brought back to Council for consideration for
adoption.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 4 Investment Policy Update
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council adopts the draft Investment Policy, as attached to the report.
2. That
Council places the adopted Investment Policy on public exhibition for a
period of 28 days, and provide a report back to Council if Council receives
any feedback that requires an amendment to the adopted Investment Policy.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 7 Post Exhibition - Draft
Compliance and Enforcement Policy
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council adopt the Compliance and Enforcement Policy.
2. The
Council update the Policy Register and publish, as applicable, internally,
and externally the adopted Compliance and Enforcement Policy.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 8 Post Exhibition
- Code of Conduct
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council adopt the Code of Conduct.
2. That
Council update the Policy Register and publish, as applicable,
internally, and externally the adopted Code of Conduct.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 9 Post
Exhibition - Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council adopt the Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy.
2. The
Council update the Policy Register and publish, as applicable, internally,
and externally the adopted Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 10 Public Exhibition -
Code of Meeting Practice
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council publicly exhibits the draft Code of Meeting Practice for a period of
28 days, and invite submissions for a period of 42 days after the draft Code
of Meeting Practice is placed on public exhibition.
2. That
following the conclusion of the exhibition and submission period, the draft
Code of Meeting Practice be brought back to Council for consideration for
adoption.
3. That
Council receives a further report after the Office of Local Government
releases the new Model Code of Meeting Practice.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 12 Local Traffic
Committee Meeting - 19 May 2025
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and adopt the recommendations of
the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 May 2025.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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Item 15 Use of recycled
plastics in Inner West procurement and projects
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council endorse the Sustainable Procurement Working Group investigation of
priority areas for use of recycled materials, highlighting the use of
recycled soft plastics in capital works projects, with an update report to
the December 2025 Council meeting.
2. That
Council require that tenders include recycled content materials (e.g.
recycled crushed glass, recycled plastic and crumb rubber) in infrastructure
and civil works projects where proven technology, and specifications are
available.
3. That
Council amend procurement processes to consider lifecycle costs of products
when comparing pricing for recycled content alternatives.
4. That
Council write to relevant state and federal ministers to advocate for the
inclusion of recycled content and circular economy requirements as standard
practice in government tenders and infrastructure projects.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1) Item 18 Local
Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of
Mayor and Councillor Fees
2025/26
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council sets Mayor and Councillor Fees,
effective 1 July 2025, at the maximum level for a Metropolitan Large Council
being:
a) Councillor
Annual Fee - $34,820
b) Mayoral
Additional Fee - $101,470
2. That
Council re-confirms the current Additional Fee for the Deputy Mayor, being
$10,000 of the Mayoral Additional Fee.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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Item 20 Investment Report at
31 May 2025
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 21 Leichhardt Park
Aquatic Centre Upgrade - Monthly Project
Update
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 22 Leichhardt Oval
Refurbishment - Monthly Project Update
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 29 Pocket City Farms
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 33 Priority Access to
Council Early Learning Centres for Children of
Women in Refuges
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 34 2024-2025 Annual
Pecuniary Interest Returns
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 35 Community Safety
Action Plan
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 36 Notice of Motion:
Jubilee Place
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council notes
the removal of parking spaces by the NSW Marine Area Command (MAC) in March
2025, following the installation of Tow Away Zone signs on
the northern side of Jubilee Place, without prior community consultation.
2. That Council acknowledges
that the removal of these parking spaces has significantly reduced the
availability of residential parking in the area.
3. That Council notes
that Jubilee Place is Crown Land and governed by the Crown Land
Management Act 2016, meaning Inner West Council does not currently have
the authority to manage or enforce parking in this area.
4. That Council further notes that a subdivision certificate was lodged with
the former Leichhardt Council (now Inner West Council) to subdivide the
parcel and dedicate the road area as a public road; however, the process
stalled due to unresolved issues relating to land contamination.
5. That Council recognises
Council’s ongoing efforts since March 2025 to engage with the NSW
Police Force (NSWPF) and thanks Council staff for securing a formal meeting
to work towards a mutually acceptable outcome.
6. That Council requests
that, in its discussions with the NSWPF, Council explore options to enable
the introduction of appropriate parking restrictions to address residential
parking pressures, including long-stay vehicles such as trailers, boats, and
camper-vans. These options should include, but not be limited to:
a) Dedication of Jubilee Place to Council as a public road,
in line with the original conditions of consent; and
b) Appointment of Council officers as authorised officers
under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 by the Minister for
Lands and Property, to allow Council to install and enforce parking
c) signage.
7. That Council requests
that a progress report be provided to Council at the August 2025 meeting,
outlining developments and next steps.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 38 Notice of Motion:
Pedestrian Safety at Ashfield Park; Traffic
Calming Measures at
Orpington and Pembroke Street, Ashfield
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council notes the existing work currently being carried out by Council staff
in the preparation of the Ashfield North and Croydon Local Area Traffic
Management (LATM) plan.
2. That
Council notes the advocacy of local residents Akira Cheema and Neel Cheema,
and thanks them for their contribution to community safety.
3. That
Council ensures the Ashfield North and Croydon LATM plan includes
consideration of speed signs and a pedestrian refuge, or other proper traffic
calming measures within the vicinity of the Pembroke Street / Orpington
Street intersection.
4. That
Council reviews the prioritisation of the suburban streets surrounding
Ashfield Park within the InnerWest@40 program.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 40 Notice of Motion:
Commemorating the 80th anniversaries of the
atomic bombings of Hiroshima
and Nagasaki on 6 and 9 August
1945
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council commemorates the 80th
anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6 and 8
August 1945, and honours the memory of more than 210, 000 people who perished
as a result of these attacks. We pay tribute to the Hibakusha (atomic bomb
survivors) and Hibakunisei (second-generation survivors), and acknowledge the
enduring impacts of nuclear weapons on human lives, health and the
environment.
2. That Council affirms that nuclear weapons continue to
pose an unacceptable threat to humanity and our shared environment, and
expresses deep concern about the catastrophic humanitarian and ecological
consequences of any use of nuclear weapons, whether by design, accident or
miscalculation.
3. That Council reiterates that all people, including those
in the Inner West, have the right to live in a world free from the threat of
nuclear annihilation and supports efforts to educate and engage younger
generations about peace, disarmament and global cooperation.
4. That Council notes that the Inner West Council endorsed
ICAN’s Cities Appeal, a global initiative for cities, towns and local
governments to show support for the TPNW, in 2018 and calls again on the
Australian Government to sign and ratify the Treaty without delay.
5. That as a community committed to peace, Council will
explore opportunities to raise awareness of this issue locally and explore
opportunities to hold commemorative activities around Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Day, including by engaging with local schools and community groups.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 42 Notice of Motion:
Bower Bike 1st birthday
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council congratulates Ben Norgrove and the team at Bower Bikes in the Bower
Reuse and Repair Centre at the Inner West Sustainability Hub in Summer Hill
on their first birthday.
2. That
Council notes that Bower Bikes have saved more than 630 bikes from landfill
in 12 months.
3. That
Council notes the fantastic work of the Bower Bikes team in repairing bikes,
upcycling new bikes, teaching bike repair skills and building community
connections.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 43 Notice of Motion:
Hercules Street, Ashfield cleanliness
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council notes the successful street beautification initiatives along Hercules
Street, Drakes Lane, Fox's Lane, and Brown Street in Ashfield, including the
installation of planter boxes, bench seating, and integrated bin storage
facilities.
2. That
Council recognises these streets serve as critical pedestrian corridors with
high foot traffic, connecting residents and visitors to Ashfield train
station, bus stops, and the vibrant local commercial precinct including
shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants.
3. That
Council reaffirms its commitment to maintaining high standards in this
precinct through:
a) Regular
bin collection services to prevent overflow and maintain hygiene standards
b) Consistent
street cleaning schedules appropriate to the high pedestrian usage
c) Rapid
removal of graffiti
d) Ongoing
maintenance of street furniture and landscaping elements to preserve the
aesthetic improvements
4. That
Council requests staff to ensure continued maintenance of this area.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 44 Notice of Motion:
Inner West Active Transport Survey
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1.
That Council engages a consultant specialising in Active Transport to conduct a comprehensive Inner West wide
survey of residents.
2.
That Council ensures the survey gathers
community feedback on priorities and preferences for the future design of
streets and neighbourhoods, and
identifies the infrastructure needed to create safer streets, more liveable
communities, and reduce reliance on cars for short trips.
3.
That Council schedules the survey to be
conducted in November 2025.
4.
That Council receives a report at the
September 2025 Council meeting detailing survey costs, funding opportunities,
and proposed methods for conducting the survey.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 46 Notice of Motion:
Kids Play / Kids Say - Playground Consultation
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council formalises
the process of engaging with local preschools and primary schools by
establishing a Kids Play / Kids Say Community Engagement Program to gather
feedback on the design and upgrade of playgrounds. The program may draw on
consultation practices used in the Inclusive Playgrounds engagement process
and include:
a) Interactive
sessions conducted at local preschools and primary schools;
b) Onsite
interactive sessions at playground locations; and
c) Invitations
for schools to participate in the formal opening of newly upgraded playgrounds.
2. That Council provides a
report to the September 2025 Council Meeting outlining how the Kids Play /
Kids Say program will operate, including how children will participate, the
level of input they will have, and the criteria for engagement (e.g.
playground size).
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 48 Notice of Motion:
Pedestrian safety intersection of Marion Street
and Renwick Street,
Leichhardt
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council note the line marking upgrades at the
intersection of Renwick Street and Marion Street, Leichhardt approved in
March 2025 and due to be completed in July 2025, which are primarily designed
to reduce vehicle conflict at the intersection and to improve vehicle safety.
2. That within six months of the completion of the works,
Council survey the following surrounding residents regarding potential
additional road treatments designed for pedestrian safety.
a) Residents of Renwick Street between
Marion Street and Cary Street;
b) Residents of the south side of Marion
Street between Renwick Street and Cromwell Street; and
c) Parents, carers and employees of Only
About Children Leichhardt (Marion Street) childcare.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 49 Notice of Motion:
Improving Pedestrian Safety on Pemell Lane,
Newtown
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council allocate
$40,000 for the installation of signs and road markings identifying Pemell
Lane as a 'shared zone' with a 10km/h speed limit, with funding to be sourced
through the next quarterly budget review.
2. That Council provide an
update to the Traffic Committee upon completion of the design process,
including whether any additional funding is required.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 50 Notice of Motion:
Apprentices, trainees and cadets
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council acknowledge
the vital contribution of apprentices, trainees and cadets to Inner West
Council.
2. That Council notes Inner
West Council has been successful in securing funding to hire and support 29
new apprentices, trainees and cadets through the NSW Government’s Fresh
Start program.
3. That Council thanks the
Minister for Local Government, the Hon Ron Hoenig MP, the Minister for Skills
and Training, the Hon Steve Whan, and the Minister for Skills and Training,
and the United Services Union for their work to support apprentices, trainees
and cadets through the Fresh Start program.
4. That Council hosts an
annual reception event for apprentices, trainees and cadets thanking and
acknowledging their contribution to the work of Council.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 51 Notice of Motion:
Marrickville Library maintenance blitz
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council conduct an audit
of maintenance at the Marrickville Library.
2. That Council undertake a
program of escalated maintenance to ensure proper upkeep of this award
winning local landmark within the next three months.
3. That Council provide a
report to councillors on the works undertaken and any other pertinent
information via councillor briefing note upon the completion of works and no
later than October 2025.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 52 Notice of Motion:
Extended season at Steel Park Waterplay Park
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council provide a report to the August 2025
Council meeting detailing the feasibility of extending the opening season at
the Steel Park Waterplay Park, Illawarra Road, Marrickville South for a month
prior to (September) and one month following (April) the current season, in
line with other seasonal aquatic centres managed by Council.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 53 Notice of Motion:
Circular economy support and promotion
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council note the success of the Circular Economy Roundtable held in May 2025
and thanks staff for their diligence, expertise and hard work in organising
it.
2. That
Council acknowledges the critical leading role local organisations play in
sustaining and supporting the circular economy in the local community, NSW
and Australia.
3. That
Council establish a database on local organisations working in the circular
economy, including locations, contact information and donations that can be
made.
4. That
Council includes a feature on the circular economy in a future edition of the
Inner West Community news, including:
a) A
pull out map identifying local organisations, their locations, contact
information, and the types of donations that can be made at each location;
b) Initiatives
and services from the Inner West Council that assist residents to responsibly
dispose, recycle and reuse materials and waste; and
c) A
QR code linking to the Inner West Waste Calendar and other information about
waste and the circular economy.
5. That
Council provide a report back to councillors via councillor briefing note on
the outcomes of the Circular Economy Roundtable by September 2025.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 54 Notice of Motion:
Airspace land adjacent to St Peters Town Hall
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1. That
Council note there is a considerably sized block of land immediately adjacent
to St Peters Town Hall owned by Air Services Australia (Commonwealth
Government) that has remained vacant since the opening of the third runway at
Sydney Airport.
2. That
Council prepare a report to the August 2025 Council meeting:
a) Outlining
possible uses for the land to maximise community benefit in the event that
the Commonwealth Government agreed to transfer ownership of the land to Inner
West Council; and
b) Detailing
the process by which Inner West Council might request a transfer of ownership
of the land.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 55 Notice of Motion:
Inner West Flood Management Advisory
Committee Terms of Reference
amendment
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council amend the Terms of Reference for the Inner
West Flood Management Advisory Committee to:
a) Remove
reference to a quorum, consistent with the Inner West Traffic Committee; and
b) Include
a member of the Inner West Access Local Democracy Group to attend and hold
voting rights as a member of the Committee.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 62 Quarterly Strategic
Investment Property Report
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Motion:(Howard/Barlow)
That Council receive and note the report
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 65 Bignell Lane,
Annandale
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council in its capacity as the roads authority
provides its ‘in principle’ support to the proposal for
the closure of Bignell Lane, Annandale and subsequent sale to Landcom.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 66 Return of Notional
Member Interest from CivicRisk Mutual
Limited
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
1.
That Council notes the offer from
CivicRisk Mutual Limited to return to Inner West Council the notional member
interest of Marrickville Council in the accumulated funds of CivicRisk Mutual
Limited.
2.
That Council delegates authority to
Council’s General Manager to enter into an agreement with CivicRisk
Mutual Limited to effect the return to Inner West Council of the notional
member interest of Marrickville Council in the accumulated funds of CivicRisk
Mutual Limited, subject to the General Manager receiving independent
actuarial advice.
3.
That Council receives a report back to
the next Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled after the deed of settlement has
been entered into by Council’s General Manager.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion:
Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 2 Draft Economic Development Budget 2025-26
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Motion: (Howard/Scott)
That Council supports modifying the draft economic
development budget to establish an annual grants program to support Inner
West Business Chambers / Networks / Associations as outlined in the
officers’ report, subject to the following changes:
a)
Funding for the grant funded program be
increased to $350,000 from 2026-2027 by reducing the staff establishment and
that the additional $130,000 in 2025-26 be allocated towards to the purchase
of new Christmas decorations for main streets;
b)
Add any staff savings accrued during
the recruitment of the vacant economic development position to the program
budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, and that this funding also be
allocated to the purchase of new Christmas decorations;
c)
That as a requirement of applying,
Chambers, business associations or networks be asked to demonstrate
commitment to diversity and inclusion;
d)
That capital works on main streets and
in the public domain be included in the list of eligible projects, subject to
approvals and collaboration with Inner West Council;
e)
The grant program for 2025-2026
commence as early as possible in the new financial year, with future grant
rounds aligned with the Inner West Council’s Annual Grant Program;
f)
Amend the eligibility criteria for
chambers and business associations from “have 30 members” to
“have no fewer than 30 financial members”; and
g)
That a report be provided to council
one year following the endorsement of successful applicants providing an
evaluation of the first year of the program.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Byrne/Smith)
That Council allow Clr Scott to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 5.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Procedural
Motion (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That Council allow the Mayor, Clr Byrne to speak for 2
additional minutes on Item 5.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1) Item
5 Post Exhibition -
Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program
2025-29 and Operational Plan
and Budget 2025/26, and
Resourcing Strategy
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Motion: (Scott/Byrne)
1.
That Council receive and note the outcomes of the public exhibition of key integrated plans:
·
Draft Community Strategic Plan 2041
·
Draft Delivery Program 2025-29, Operational
Plan and Budget 2025/26 (including Fees and Charges 2025/26)
·
Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-35
2.
That Council endorse:
a)
Draft Community Strategic Plan 2041 with
the following changes:
i.
Housing:
a)
In SD2 include the increase of the
number of affordable dwellings managed by Council or CHPs in the LGA; and
b)
Alter CSP Strategic Direction 2.1.1 to
‘Facilitate and advocate for affordable and public housing and its
retention, and work with developers, providers and the NSW state government
to manage affordable and public housing opportunities’.
b)
Draft Workforce Management Strategy
2025-29 with the following changes:
c)
That specific reference to the
initiatives developed through councillor resolution, including the delivery
of anti-racism training as part of the Anti-Racism Strategy, the
establishment of a Pride Network and ongoing work to expand supports to
recruit, retain and support employees with disability
d)
That anti-racism training be listed and
measured as a key action in the “Fostering a Thriving workplace”
focus area.
e)
Include in the Strategy measures to:
i.
Increase our expertise and
qualifications on ecological urban design and design for people walking and
bicycling; and
ii.
Increase our ability to write and win
NSW and Federal Grants in all areas of the CSP.
3.
That Council adopt:
·
Draft Delivery Program 2025-29 and Operational
Plan and Budget 2025/26
·
Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-35
(scenario 1)
·
Draft Asset Management Strategy 2025-35,
Draft Asset Management Policy and Draft Asset Management Plans
4.
That Council note the updated package
of Service Statements which include Delivery Program principal activities,
Operational Plan actions and KPIs, levels of service where relevant and
budget for every service; and
5.
That Council publish the final
documents on its corporate website by 30 June 2025 and notify the Office of
Local Government of the link to its web page.
6.
That progress on the Workforce
Management Strategy be reported to Council on an annual basis.
7.
That Council acknowledges that active
transport and achieving mode shift are relevant to all five Strategic
Directions of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), and that this should be
reflected accordingly through the incorporation of the following amendments
to the CSP;
a)
Add the following to item 4 in SD1;
Prioritise active transport infrastructure as a key climate action strategy,
b)
Change SD2 CSP Strategy Point 3 from
‘Prioritise active transport and manage and/or deliver transport
infrastructure’.
c)
Add to SD4 CSP Outcome and Strategy
Table - point 2; Encourage and facilitate active transportation use to
improve community health outcomes.
d)
Pg 54, SD2 Key performance metric
table, 2.3.1a target of ‘1,157’ to ‘50% increase’.
8.
That Council recognises the importance
of an Integrated Transport Strategy within the Integrated Planning and
Reporting (IP&R) Framework in reducing car dependency and supporting mode
shift, and commits to collecting and utilising baseline data to establish
measurable targets to be incorporated into the 2026 Integrated Transport
Strategy.
9.
That Council reallocate $1.2m in
funding through to the next quarterly budget review from the Birchgrove Oval
amenities upgrade to a partnership with the NSW Government to renovate
Building 497 in Callan Park.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
** The Mayor, Councillor Byrne tabled a letter on
‘Building 497 Community Multi-Sports Building project in Callan
Park’ which is available at the end of these minutes.**
Amendment (Barlow/Blake)
That Council amend point 2 to the following:
2.
That Council endorse:
a)
Draft Community Strategic Plan 2041
with the following changes:
i.
Active Transport
1.
Revise current sections of the plan to
include stronger measures relating to active transport:
a)
In SD1, include transport pollution
reduction via uptake of active transport.
b)
In SD2, include noise reduction from
buses, trucks and cars.
c)
In SD2, include systemic reduction in
crashes, focusing on people walking. and cycling. Crashes occur where
concentrations of people meet fast cars.
d)
In SD2, include measures driving
vehicle ownership down.
e)
In SD2, acknowledge existence of, and
positive role of, of e-mobility devices.
f)
In SD2, plan for TODs to incorporate
dedicated paths and parking for cycling.
2.
Include specific metrics in the plan:
a)
Halving of crashes involving people
walking and cycling.
b)
kilometres of paths, crossings at &
between intersections, bike lanes built.
c)
Exercise participation up by 10% and
car ownership down by 10% p.a.
d)
Walking distance to public transport
(80%<500m).
e)
Public transport usage increases.
f)
Share-bike and -car availability and
usage increases.
g)
E-mobility uptake increases
h)
Target of 10% of trips by active
transport by 2040
i)
Target of 50km of walkable, cyclable
shared or separated paths per year.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott and Smith
Amendment (Barlow/Antoniou)
That Council amend point 2 to the following:
ii.
Open Space
1.
In SD4 include the increase of areas of
the Inner West within a 400m walkable catchment of a sizeable public park
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott and Smith
Amendment (Barlow/Antoniou)
That Council amend point 2 to the following:
iii.
Tree Canopy
1.
Alter CSP Strategic Direction 1.2.1a to
‘Number of trees increased by [1000]’
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott and Smith
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Procedural Motion (D’Arienzo/Carlisle)
That the meeting be adjourned for 5 minutes.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Councillor Fergusson left the Meeting at 8:02 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm
The meeting resumed at 8:12
Councillor Fergusson returned to the Meeting at 8:13 pm.
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Scott)
That Council allow Clr Smith to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 6.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 6 Post Exhibition
- Special Entertainment Precincts Planning
Proposal
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Motion: (Smith/D’Arienzo)
1.
That Council as local
plan-making authority endorse the amendments to the Inner West Local
Environment Plan 2022, Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011, Leichhardt
Development Control Plan 2013, and Special Entertainment Management Plan to
establish the six new Special Entertainment Precincts and extend the Enmore
Road precinct, subject to the following amendments:
a)
That the Precinct
Management Plan for each of the SEPs in the Inner West Council Area be
amended to allow trading hours to 2am on Friday, Saturday and the night
before a public holiday, excluding properties proposed to be added to the
Enmore Road SEP which are to trade to midnight, for a trial period of 12
months. The SEP trading hours contained in the Precinct Management Plan would
otherwise apply.
b)
That the Precinct
Management Plan for each of the SEPs in the Inner West Council Area be
amended to allow trading for outdoor areas on private land within the SEP to
12am on Friday and Saturday and the night before a public holiday and 11pm on
other days, for a trial period of 12 months.
c) That
Council allow trading on footpaths and roadways on main streets (Sound
Category Area 1) within the SEPs to 12am on Friday and Saturdays and on the
day before a public holiday, and 11pm on other days, for a trial period of 12
months.
2. That
Council hold a series of webinars to inform business owners of the relevant
changes and write to impacted businesses to inform them of the changes.
3. That
Council invest in banners and posters to promote the dedication of SEPs in
each of the precincts, with funding sourced through the existing
Communications Budget or Economic Development Budget for 2025-2026.
4. That
Council receive a report back after the 12-month trial period, including an
engagement survey of impacted businesses to assess the impact of changes to
trading hours.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, 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 8:18 pm.
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C0625(1)
Item 11 Public Exhibition -
Loyalty Square, Balmain Improvement Works
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Motion: (Byrne/Fergusson)
1.
That Council publicly exhibit the
conceptual designs for the Loyalty Square, Balmain Improvement works
including List of Fallen Soldiers for a
period of 28 days and seek community feedback.
2.
That following the conclusion of the
exhibition period, the conceptual designs for Loyalty Square,
Balmain improvement works including List of Fallen Soldiers be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption.
3.
That officers investigate whether the
upgrade can be undertaken in advance of the 2026 ANZAC Day commemoration or
whether the works relating to the listing of fallen soldiers can be.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Raciti
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C0625(1)
Item 13 Local Democracy
Groups progress report and policy challenges
for the term
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Motion: (Clay/D’Arienzo)
1.
That Council endorse policy challenges
for the Local Democracy Groups to deliberate on during the term.
2.
That progress on the policy challenges
will be reported to Council every six months.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Raciti
Amendment (Barlow/Antoniou)
That Council endorse policy challenges for the Local
Democracy Groups to deliberate on during the term, with the following
changes:
a)
Housing for All - “How can
Council provide our diverse community with more housing that is accessible,
affordable and in well located, appropriate areas?”
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott and Smith
Absent: Cr
Raciti
Amendment (Barlow/Antoniou)
That Council endorse policy challenges for the Local
Democracy Groups to deliberate on during the term, with the following
changes:
b)
Seniors - "What issues and
engagement will support redevelopment of the current Healthy Ageing Strategy
with a continued focus on supporting the participation and reducing
loneliness of older people?
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott and Smith
Absent: Cr
Raciti
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C0625(1)
Item 14 Planning Proposal for
75-85 Crown Street and 116 Princes
Highway, St Peters
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Motion: (Howard/D’Arienzo)
1. That
Council support the Planning Proposal for 75-85 Crown Street and 116 Princes
Highway St Peters to amend the Inner West Local Environmental Plan
2022, proceeding to Gateway subject to the following:
a) Reduce
the maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) to 4:1.
b) Include
a site-specific local provision requiring at least 2% of new residential
Gross Floor Area (GFA) be provided as affordable housing, managed by a
registered community housing provider in perpetuity.
2. That
Council forward the Planning Proposal to the NSW Department of Planning,
Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination in accordance
with section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,
requesting the following Gateway conditions:
a) Planning Proposal document be updated
consistent with the reduced FSR and affordable housing requirement;
b) Urban
Design Report be updated illustrating the built form outcome consistent with
reduced FSR, including a reference scheme showing the corresponding GFA and
number of dwellings;
c) Traffic
Impact Assessment be updated and include a strategic-level Green Travel Plan
demonstrating mechanisms for delivering effective mode shift;
d) Sustainability
strategy be prepared to demonstrate a commitment to exceed minimum
sustainability requirements established by standards such as NABERS, BASIX,
or NatHERS; and
e) Site-specific
amendment to Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 be updated to be
consistent with the updated Planning Proposal and other supporting documents.
3. That
Council request the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to
authorise Council to be the Local Plan Making Authority (LPMA), and if
Council is authorised as the LPMA, Council delegate the plan making functions
to Director Planning to exercise the function in accordance with the LEP
Making Guideline.
4. That
following receipt of an affirmative Gateway Determination and compliance with
its conditions, agree to place the updated Planning Proposal and supporting
documentation on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days and consult with
public authorities in accordance with the Gateway Determination.
5. That
following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the Planning Proposal be
brought back to Council for consideration.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Raciti
Amendment (Antoniou/Blake)
That point 1 be amended to:
1.
That Council support the Planning Proposal for 75-85 Crown
Street and 116 Princes Highway St Peters to amend the Inner West Local Environmental
Plan 2022, proceeding to Gateway subject to the following:
a)
Reduce the maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) to 4:1.
b)
Include a site-specific local provision requiring at
least 15% of new residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) be provided as
affordable housing, managed by a registered community housing provider in
perpetuity.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott and Smith
Absent: Cr
Raciti
Amendment (Blake/Antoniou)
1.
That Council note the Fairer Future for the Inner
West plan has new standards for new developments in regards to
Sustainability and Resilience, Streetscape and Public Domain, and Access and
Parking.
2.
That Council support the Planning Proposal for 75-85 Crown
Street and 116 Princes Highway St Peters to amend the Inner West
Local Environmental Plan 2022, proceeding to Gateway subject to the
following:
a)
Reduce the maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) to 4:1.
b)
Include a site-specific local provision requiring at least 2%
of new residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) be provided as affordable housing,
managed by a registered community housing provider in perpetuity.
3.
That Council forward the Planning Proposal to the NSW
Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway
Determination in accordance with section 3.34 of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979, requesting the following Gateway
conditions:
a)
Planning Proposal document be updated consistent with the
reduced FSR and affordable housing requirement;
b)
Urban Design Report be updated illustrating the built form
outcome consistent with reduced FSR, including a reference scheme showing the
corresponding GFA and number of dwellings;
c)
Traffic Impact Assessment be updated and include a
strategic-level Green Travel Plan demonstrating mechanisms for delivering
effective mode shift;
d)
Sustainability strategy be prepared to demonstrate a commitment
to exceed minimum sustainability requirements established by standards such
as NABERS, BASIX, or NatHERS; and
e) Site-specific
amendment to Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 be updated to be
consistent with the updated Planning Proposal and other supporting documents
and our Fairer Future Plan Proposal including maximum car parking rates and
tree canopy requirements as follows:
i.
Maximum car parking rates: Studio apartment = 0, 1 bedroom
apartment = 0,2 bedroom apartment = 0.4, 3+ bedroom apartment = 1
ii.
Tree canopy target of 25%
4.
That Council request the NSW Department of Planning, Housing
and Infrastructure to authorise Council to be the Local Plan Making Authority
(LPMA), and if Council is authorised as the LPMA, Council delegate the plan
making functions to Director Planning to exercise the function in accordance
with the LEP Making Guideline.
5.
That following receipt of an affirmative Gateway Determination
and compliance with its conditions, agree to place the updated Planning
Proposal and supporting documentation on public exhibition for a minimum of
28 days and consult with public authorities in accordance with the Gateway
Determination.
6.
That Council receive a post exhibition report for its
consideration.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs Byrne,
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott and Smith
Absent: Cr
Raciti
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Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting at 8:34 pm.
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Carlisle)
That Council allow Clr Smith to
speak for 1 additional minute on Item 16.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 16 Recreational Needs
Survey for Girls, Young Women and Gender
Diverse People
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Motion: (Smith/Byrne)
1. That
Council endorse the draft survey and engagement framework outlined in this
report subject to the following amendments:
a) Include
reference to non-physical recreation and leisure in questions and response
options, including activities such as gaming, visuals arts, and social clubs,
and facilities and spaces such as libraries, community centres, town halls,
and creative arts facilities.
b) For
barriers to participation, include response options such as feeling unsafe,
feeling unwelcome or excluded, feeling that spaces are male-dominated, lack
of physical accessibility, lack of awareness, and financial cost of
participation.
c) Amend
response options for age to include a bracket of 18-24.
d) Include
additional demographic questions regarding cultural or ethnic background,
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, and disability status.
2. That
Council commence community engagement on a research survey which will gather
information on the recreational needs, preferences and barriers faced by
women, girls and gender-diverse people aged 12-24 in the Inner West.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 17 Clontarf Cottage
Refurbishment Update
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Motion: (Fergusson/Tastan)
1. That Council provide a report to the
August 2025 Council meeting detailing the costs associated with replacing the
existing chairs and tables at Clontarf Cottage with smaller, stackable
alternatives that require minimal storage space.
2. That Council investigate options to
repurpose or incorporate the existing furniture into a circular economy
framework to minimise environmental impact.
3. That Council acknowledge the existence of
$58,000 currently held in an account raised through venue hire revenue when
the venue was managed by the Friends of Clontarf Cottage, and:
a)
Thank the Friends of
Clontarf Cottage for notifying Inner West Council about the available funds
and acknowledge their ongoing advocacy for the care and preservation of the
cottage;
b)
Advise on the process for
transferring these funds to Inner West Council;
c)
Confirm that the funds
will not be consolidated into general revenue;
d)
Confirm that the funds
will be used to complete current works at Clontarf Cottage; and
e)
Specify which projects
the funds will be allocated to.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 19 Local Government NSW
Board Election and Annual Conference
2025
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Motion: (Howard/Blake)
1. That
Council nominate Councillors to attend the 2025 Local Government NSW (LGNSW)
Conference
a) Mayor
Darcy Byrne
b) Cr
Jo Carlisle
c) Cr
Vicki Clay
d) Cr
Jess D’Arienzo
e) Cr
Kerrie Fergusson
f) Cr
Philippa Scott
g) Cr
Liz Atkins
h) Cr
Ismet Tastan
i) Cr
Andrew Blake
j) Cr
Olivia Barlow
k) Cr
Izabella Antoniou
2. That
Council determine the 9 voting delegates for the LGNSW Board Election
a) Mayor
Darcy Byrne
b) Cr
Jo Carlisle
c) Cr
Vicki Clay
d) Cr
Jess D’Arienzo
e) Cr
Kerrie Fergusson
f) Cr
Philippa Scott
g) Cr
Liz Atkins
h) Cr
Olivia Barlow
i) Cr
Ismet Tastan
3. That
Council determine the 9 voting delegates for voting on motions at the 2025
LGNSW Conference.
a) Mayor
Darcy Byrne
b) Cr
Jo Carlisle
c) Cr
Vicki Clay
d) Cr
Jess D’Arienzo
e) Cr
Kerrie Fergusson
f) Cr
Philippa Scott
g) Cr
Liz Atkins
h) Cr
Olivia Barlow
i) Cr
Ismet Tastan
4. That
a further report be submitted to the 19 August 2025 Council meeting which is
to include the LGNSW Motions Submissions Guide (and the Conference Program)
to assist Councillors who wish to submit any motions for consideration at the
Conference.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 23 Internal Ombudsman
Shared Service review of Customer Service
Improvements
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Motion: (Howard/Raciti)
That Council defer this item to a councillor briefing
for further consideration including information on complaints per
directorate.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 24 Customer Experience
Strategy 2024-2027 Update
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Motion: (Scott/Howard)
1. That
Council receive and note the report.
2. That
to support the efficiency of mobile customer service, Council concentrate
only on the most efficient locations: Council events; shopping centres and
main streets; aquatic centres and libraries.
3. That
Council design and print a universal one-page, double-sided flyer outlining
what help Council can provide to residents, and contact details; and
proactively hand it out to passers-by at mobile customer stalls, not
just to those who approach the desk for help.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Byrne/Smith)
That Council allow Clr Howard to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 25.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 25 Christmas Decorations
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Motion:
(Howard/Tastan)
1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council allocate $130,000 and additional funds accrued by the
recruitment of Economic Development staff from the Economic Development
Budget in addition to the $66,000 outlined in the report to purchase new
Christmas trees and other elements, in accordance with Item 2 of the Council
business agenda.
3. That in addition to the key business centres outlined in the
report, decorations be installed at:
a) Pride
Square, Newtown
b) St
Peters Town Hall
4. That Council investigate working with Reverse Garbage and/or other
circular economy organisations to design and construct Christmas elements, as
has been successful at the Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre.
5. That Council collaborate with local Chambers and provide support
to deliver localised initiatives such as Christmas window dressing
competitions that engage the community, increase business participation, and
enhance the overall festive atmosphere and;
a. Arrange
a meeting with the Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce to collaborate on a
detailed plan for Christmas 2025, and explore opportunities to integrate
these plans with the Balmain Street Festival.
6.
That an update be provided to
councillors no later than July 2025 via councillor briefing note, detailing
the items to be acquired, proposed locations, and actions to be taken.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Carlisle/Scott)
That Council allow Clr Smith to speak for 1 additional
minute on Item 26.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 26 Tourism Action Plan Expenditure
- Bi-Monthly Report
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Motion: (Smith/Scott)
1.
That Council defer adoption of the
Advertising Strategy and investigate engaging an external agency to review
and advise on the strategy, with a report back to the August 2025 Council meeting
on an external engagement process including cost.
2.
That Council endorse the remaining
expenditure of the Inner West Tourism Fund 25/26 subject to the following
amendments to budget allocation No. 3 in the expenditure table:
a) Allocate
$10,000 towards development of a self-guided walking tour of Perfect Match
and local artists studios; and
b) Allocate
$10,000 towards live music and outdoor dining activations for Inner
West Brewers Association member venues.
3.
That Council include digital
influencers as additional advertising median for inclusion in the Sponsored
Content and Advertising Strategy.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 27 Fire & Rescue NSW
Inspection Report - 260A Liverpool Road
Ashfield
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Motion: (Carlisle/Byrne)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 28 Working with Homes
NSW and social housing providers to
improve waste
management across the Inner West
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Motion: (Howard/Scott)
1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That
Council add 53 Whites Creek Lane, Leichhardt to the list of Homes NSW
properties to have a bin audit, jet washing and education program.
3. That
Council negotiate a plan with Homes NSW to specifically improve bulky waste
collection and illegal dumping within and around Homes NSW and community
housing properties.
4. That
further reports be provided to councillors on waste matters with Homes NSW
and community housing providers each quarter via councillor briefing note.
5. That
Council raise in a roundtable with Homes NSW and that their response be
provided to Council.
a)
note disapproval of the use of security cameras at Cahill Place
Marrickville to monitor dumping;
b)
request the approach of installing security cameras not be
taken at 55 Livingstone Road Petersham and 99 Lilyfield Road Lilyfield; and
c) advocate
that alternative measures to the installation of security cameras be explored
to reduce mismanagement of waste.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 30 Utilisation of
Council Venues
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Motion: (Smith/Scott)
1. That
Council receive a report to the August 2025 Council meeting on the Expression
of Interest process for management and operation of the basement space within
Marrickville Town Hall as a live music/performance venue.
2. That
the draft EOI process include criteria on how external management and
operation would:
a)
Enhance community access to and community benefit from use of
the space as a live music venue.
b)
Align with Council’s Creative Town Halls program and the
Inner West Cultural Strategy.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 31 Robert Street,
Balmain - Opportunities for separated
pedestrian/cycle lane
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Motion: (Byrne/Fergusson)
1.
That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council write to the NSW Government seeking to have the
design concepts for the potential Robert Street cycling link incorporated in
the pending design of the reconfiguration of the White Bay Power Station
entrance and adjoining intersection and seek clarification about when the
community consultation process for the will commence.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, 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 Barlow to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 32.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 32 Gambling Harm
Minimisation
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Motion: (Barlow/Smith)
1.
That Council receive and note the
report.
2.
That Council approach the Sydney Local
Health District, Wesley Mission and other relevant organisations to take part
in a research project to ascertain actual gambling harm in the Inner West.
3.
That Council approach the NSW Office of
Responsible Gambling to seek funding for such a research project, working
with the population health unit of Sydney Local Health District, relevant
organisations and public health researchers.
4.
That Council use the August 2025 Roundtable
on Gambling Harm Minimisation to further such work as well as to workshop
things Council can do to prevent harm in the first place.
5.
That when reviewing or entering new
leases or licences on Council owned or managed land, Council use its best
endeavours to negotiate terms which would minimise or eliminate direct
gambling advertising viewable from the public domain.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 37 Notice of Motion:
Parking availability to local shopping strips
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Motion:
(Macri/Raciti)
1. That
Council undertake an Economic Impact study regarding the potential impacts of
the loss of parking availability to local shopping strips.
2. That
Council facilitate an information evening for the shopping strips of
Marrickville and Dulwich Hill.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Macri and Raciti
Against
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Scott, Smith and Tastan
Foreshadowed Motion (Howard/D’Arienzo)
1. That
Council undertake an Economic Impact Study regarding future parking
availability to local shopping strips, as well as the benefits of increased
public transport, improved active transport and additional density for local
businesses.
2. That
the Study be brought back for consideration as part of the Public Domain
Studies.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, 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/Byrne)
That Council allow Clr Macri to speak for 2 additional
minutes on Item 39.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 39 Notice of Motion: Key
Site Silver Street Open Space
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Motion:
(Macri/Raciti)
1. That
Council investigate as part of the LEP process for the Marrickville Town
Centre the potential to create additional open space in Silver Street,
Marrickville (between Marrickville Road and Calvert Street) connecting to the
Alex Trevillian Plaza.
2. That
Council seek clarification from staff on the required control framework to
establish additional basement public parking to support this proposed open
space and offset the loss of on-street parking within the adjacent
residential and commercial blocks identified for uplift.
3. That
Council investigate the potential widening of Illawarra and Marrickville
Lanes via dedication by providing incentives to future redevelopment sites to
support this proposal.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Macri and Raciti
Against
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Scott, Smith and Tastan
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C0625(1)
Item 41 Notice of Motion:
Koori Knockout Live Screening
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Motion:
(Barlow/Byrne)
1. That
Council consider hosting a live screening of the 2025 Koori Knockout Women's
and Men's Grand Finals, pending consultation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Advisory Committee with a report to be tabled at the August Ordinary
Council Meeting.
2. That preference should be given for Camdenville Oval to
host the live screening, due to its historical association with the
tournament, but Council should work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Advisory Committee to identify a suitable alternative venue if
Camdenville Oval cannot be used.
3. That Council consult with the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Advisory Committee, the organisers of the Koori Knockout and
National Indigenous Television (NITV) about the best way to host the
screening event.
4. That Council prepare a report on costs, including
pathways for funding this event on an annual basis, by the August 2025
Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 45 Notice of Motion:
Floodlighting upgrade Birchgrove Oval
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Motion:
(Fergusson/Byrne)
1. That
Council initiates the design and Development Application (DA) process for a
floodlighting upgrade at Birchgrove Oval, in accordance with the AS/NZS 2560
series standard for Club Level Match Lighting at 200 lux.
2. That
Council provides a progress report on the design and DA process to Council at
the August 2025 Council Meeting.
3. That
Council includes funding for the design and DA in the next quarterly Budget
Review.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
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C0625(1)
Item 47 Notice of Motion:
Biodegradable dog waste bags main street trial
– Balmain / Rozelle
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Motion:
(Fergusson/Tastan)
1. That
Council consider a trial of biodegradable dog waste bags along the Darling
Street main streets in Rozelle and Balmain.
2. That
Council ensures bags are attached to Council bins to improve accessibility
and encourage responsible disposal of dog waste.
3. That
Council receives a report within 12 months of the trial’s commencement
outlining the outcomes, with a view to expanding the program to other main
streets across the LGA if successful.
4. That
Council provides a report to the August 2025 Council Meeting:
a) Detailing
the costs, rollout, including how the initiative will be funded, the start
date and a map showing the locations where bags will be available; and
b) Identifies
at least one suitable street in each ward that the program could be extended
to if the program is deemed viable to expand.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, 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/Carlisle)
That Council enter into Confidential session.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, 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:
C0625(1) Item 58 RFT 09-24
Print and Associated Services Tender Evaluation Report (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.
C0625(1) Item 59 Contributions and Reimbursements (Section
10A(2)(g) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would otherwise be
privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal
professional privilege.
C0625(1) Item 60 Potential Acquisition of TfNSW owned
property at 2 Hay Street Leichhardt (car park) (Section 10A(2)(d)(iii) of
the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed reveal a trade
secret.
C0625(1) Item 61 Licence to Wests Tigers for Leichhardt
Oval (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local
Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage
on a competitor of the council.
C0625(1) Item 63 RFT 10-25 Steel Park and Hammond Park
Sporting Grounds Upgrade (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
(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.
C0625(1) Item 64 Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Stage 2
Upgrade Construction Contract EOI (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 (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
Councillor Blake left the
Meeting at 9:46 pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in
Item 58 as he has worked with many of the tenderers.
Councillor Tastan left the
Meeting at 9:46 pm.
Councillor D'Arienzo left the
Meeting at 9:46 pm.
Councillor Tastan returned to
the Meeting at 9:47 pm.
Councillor D'Arienzo returned to
the Meeting at 9:47 pm.
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C0625(1)
Item 58 RFT 09-24 Print and
Associated Services Tender Evaluation
Report
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Motion:
(Scott/Carlisle)
1.
That Council accepts the following ten
(10) tender submissions for RFT 09-24 Print and Associated Services for a
three (3)-year term plus possible extensions of one (1) + one (1) years:
a)
Adpost Group Pty Ltd
b)
Allied Print Aus Pty Ltd
c)
Bright Print Group
d)
Bing Technologies Pty Ltd
e)
Ecodesign Ecoprint
f)
Lewis Media Group
g)
Finsbury Green Pty Ltd
h)
Corrective Services Industries
i)
Access Digital Visual Communications
Pty Limited
j)
Advertising Printing Australia Pty Ltd.
2.
That Council delegate
authority to the General Manager to execute individual agreements with each
of the proposed RFT 09-24 Print and Associated Services suppliers.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti, Scott and
Smith
Against
Motion: Crs Antoniou,
Barlow and Tastan
Absent: Councillor
Blake
Amendment (Antoniou/Barlow)
That point 1 h be removed ‘Corrective Services Industries’.
Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Barlow and Tastan
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri,
Raciti, Scott and Smith
Absent: Cr Blake
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Councillor Carlisle left the Meeting at 9:49 pm as she
declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 59 as a person who is
owed money by Council is a member of her local Australian Labor Party Branch.
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the Meeting at 9:49 pm and
vacated the chair as he declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item
59 as he knows a person listed to receive a reimbursement within the report.
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Howard assumed the Chair.
Councillor Blake returned to the Meeting at 9:49 pm.
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C0625(1)
Item 59 Contributions and
Reimbursements
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Motion:
(Scott/Macri)
That Council reimburse monies to the property owners
from the General Fund in accordance with section 356(1) of the Local
Government Act 1993 as recommended in Table 1 of the Report.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Raciti,
Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Crs
Byrne and Carlisle
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The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 9:50
pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Howard, vacated the Chair and the Mayor,
Councillor Byrne assumed the Chair.
Councillor Carlisle returned to the Meeting at 9:51 pm.
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C0625(1)
Item 60 Potential Acquisition
of TfNSW owned property at 2 Hay Street Leichhardt (car park)
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Motion:
(Scott/Clay)
1.
That Council decline to acquire 2 Hay
Street, Leichhardt (Lot A DP 348040) for the figure contained in the
confidential attachment from the land valuation report.
2.
That Council seek to negotiate with
TfNSW and businesses on Hay Street to complete the Dot Lane shared path along
the public roadway.
3.
That Council advise TfNSW and the state
government that if the land is required in order for the state government to
meet it’s open space obligations under Parramatta Road Corridor Urban
Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) that the state government should acquire or
redevelop it at their cost.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, 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 9:54 pm as she declared
a significant, pecuniary interest in relation to Item 61 and 63 as her
husband is the President of the Leichhardt Tigers, and her son is on the board.
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C0625(1)
Item 61 Licence to Wests
Tigers for Leichhardt Oval
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Motion:
(Byrne/Scott)
That Council as the Crown land manager of Leichhardt Park
(D500207):
1.
Resolves to grant a
licence of Leichhardt Park Oval No.1 to Wests Tigers Rugby League Football
Pty Ltd (the Wests Tigers) for rugby league matches and training; and
2.
Authorises the
General Manager or delegate to execute the licence.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr
Raciti
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C0625(1)
Item 63 RFT 10-25 Steel Park
and Hammond Park Sporting Grounds
Upgrade
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Motion:
(Scott/Howard)
1.
That Council accepts the tender
submitted by Romba Civil & Landscape Pty Ltd, for the Steel Park and
Hammond Park Sporting Grounds Upgrade for the lump sum price of $2,401,804.52
excluding GST ($2,641,984.97 Inc. GST).
2.
That Council approves the contingency
amount as stated in the Confidential report: RFT10-25 Steel
Park and Hammond Park Sporting Grounds upgrade provided to Council at the
Ordinary Council meeting on 17 June 2025.
3.
That Council delegates authority to the
General Manager to execute an agreement with Romba Civil & Landscape Pty
Ltd at the value of the approved lump sum.
4.
That Council delegates authority to the
General Manager, or their delegate, to execute any number of variations to
the agreement with Romba Civil & Landscape Pty Ltd up to the total value
of the contingency amount as stated in the Confidential report:
RFT10-25 Steel Park and Hammond Park Sporting Grounds upgrade provided to
Council at the Ordinary Council meeting on 17 June 2025.
5.
That the approved upgrade to the
Hammond Park amenities block be done simultaneously with the sporting ground
upgrade with a commencement date of September 2025 and a completion date of
March 2026.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, 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 9:57 pm.
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C0625(1)
Item 64 Leichhardt Park
Aquatic Centre Stage 2 Upgrade Construction
Contract EOI
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Motion: (Scott/Byrne)
1. That
Council invites the following shortlisted Respondents to participate in the
Request for Tender (RFT) process for the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
(LPAC) Stage 2 Design & Construct (D&C) contract:
a) FDC
Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd
b) ADCO
Constructions Pty Ltd
c) Lipman
Pty Ltd
2. That
Council advises the remaining Respondents that their EOI submissions have not
been successful and will therefore not participate in the Stage 2 D&C RFT
process.
Motion Carried
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, 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 move back into the Open Session of the
Council Meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Barlow, Blake, Byrne, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard,
Macri, Raciti, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against
Motion: Nil
Meeting closed at 9.58 pm.
Public Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker
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Suburb
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Item 6:
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Les
Johnston
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Balmain
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Item 14:
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Ben
Porges
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Sydney
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Item 31:
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Keith
Stallard
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Balmain
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Item 36:
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Robert
Eaton
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Balmain
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Item 44:
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Rachel
Davies
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Ashfield
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Item 45:
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George
Peros
Adelaide
Matthews
Nick
Jackson
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Annandale
Annandale
Marrickville
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Item 67:
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Mark
Woodbury
Dan
Valencic
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Lewisham
Lewisham
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***Tabled
letter for C0625(1) Item 5 Post Exhibition - Community Strategic Plan, Delivery
Program 2025-29 and Operational Plan and Budget 2025/26, and Resourcing
Strategy***
Unconfirmed minutes from the Ordinary Council meeting held
on 17 June 2025.