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Council Meeting
5 March 2024 |
Minutes
of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 5 March 2024 at
Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting commenced at 6:34pm
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Present: |
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Darcy Byrne Chloe Smith Liz Atkins Marghanita Da Cruz Jessica D’Arienzo Mark Drury Dylan Griffiths Mathew Howard Justine Langford Pauline Lockie Philippa Scott Kobi Shetty John Stamolis Timothy Stephens Zoi Tsardoulias Simone Plummer |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Director Planning |
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Ryann Midei |
Director Infrastructure |
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Ruth Callaghan Kelly Loveridge Beau-Jane De Costa Matthew Pearce Scott Mullen Manod Wickramasinghe Marea Getsios Ken Welsh Chris Sleiman |
Director Community Director Corporate Senior Manager Governance and Risk General Counsel Strategic Investments and Property Manager Traffic and Transport Planning Manager Procurement and Contracts Manager Coordinator Strategic Transport Planning Acting Chief Financial Officer |
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Katherine Paixao Darcie Huisman |
Business Paper Coordinator Business Paper Officer |
APOLOGIES AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Nil.
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Councillor Shetty declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 3 - Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 11 December 2023 as she is the State Member for Balmain and has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. She will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative.
Councillor Shetty declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 19 February 2024 as she is the State Member for Balmain and has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. She will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative.
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 3 - Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 11 December 2023 as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport, who in her capacity as the Member for Summer Hill has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. He will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative.
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 7 - Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 19 February 2024 as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport, who in her capacity as the Member for Summer Hill has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. He will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 53 - Mayoral Minute: Rozelle Parklands, as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport. As this is a legal matter that may impact Transport for NSW, and out of an abundance of caution so as to avoid any perception of conflict, he will remove himself from discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 52 - TfNSW Litigation - Camdenville Park, as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport. As this is a legal matter, and out of an abundance of caution so as to avoid any perception of conflict, he will remove himself from discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 36 - Notice of Motion: Inner West Schools Active Travel as he works in the Office of the Minister for Transport which may have oversight of the grant program referenced in the Motion. Out of an abundance of caution, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Motion: (Smith/Scott)
That Council note the disclosures of interest.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
** Councillor Griffiths made a declaration later in the meeting.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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That the Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on Tuesday, 13 February 2024 and the Extraordinary Council meeting held on Tuesday, 20 February 2024 be confirmed as a correct record.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias 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.
Councillor Griffiths left the Meeting at 6:39pm
Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 6:42pm
Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting at 6:45pm
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the meeting at 6:50pm and vacated the Chair. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith, assumed the Chair.
Councillor Griffiths returned to the Meeting at 7:01pm
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the meeting at 7:04pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith, vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne, assumed the Chair.
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1. That Council record our sadness of the passing of Father Nikolaos Bozikis and write to the Bozikis family expressing our condolences.
2. That Council plant a tree in his honour and a plaque, with words to be determined by the family at a location to be determined in consultation with the Bozikis family.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 7:53pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 53 - Mayoral Minute: Rozelle Parklands, as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport and this is a legal matter.
Procedural Motion: (Drury/Smith)
That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 53.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Howard
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1. That Council make use of the power available to it under the Local Government Act to enforce and expedite the clean-up of asbestos contamination in the Rozelle Parklands and surrounding areas.
2. That the Mayor and General Manager request to meet with the Minister for Environment and Water to discuss the range of issues which have affected the closure of the Rozelle Parklands.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Howard |
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST:
Councillor Griffiths declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 36 - Notice of Motion: Inner West Schools Active Travel as he is employed by the NSW Department of Education and could not determine prior to the meeting if there would be an impact regarding the grants. He will leave the chamber during voting and discussion.
Motion: (Drury/Da Cruz)
That Council note Councillor Griffiths’ disclosure of interest.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Howard
Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting at 8:11pm
Procedural Motion (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the following items to be dealt with at this time:
- Item 13 Investment Report at 31 December 2023
- Item 19 Update on Key Traffic Issues in the Marrickville-Midjuburi Ward
- Item 20 Progress Report - Proposed Pedestrian Bridge over Dobroyd Parade
- Item 28 Arts and Music Recovery Plan Bi-Monthly Update
- Item 37 Notice of Motion: Drag Story Time
- Item 41 Notice of Motion: Early Childhood Education and Care Workers
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42 Notice of Motion: Extending the swimming season at Fanny Durack
Aquatic Centre - Item 44 Notice of Motion: Newtown Street Party
- Item 45 Notice of Motion: Mardi Gras Fair Day
- Item 46 Notice of Motion: Bird protection at Marrickville Metro
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Scott/D’Arienzo)
That the following items be moved in globo and the recommendations contained within the report be adopted:
- Item 13 Investment Report at 31 December 2023
- Item 19 Update on Key Traffic Issues in the Marrickville-Midjuburi Ward
- Item 20 Progress Report - Proposed Pedestrian Bridge over Dobroyd Parade
- Item 28 Arts and Music Recovery Plan Bi-Monthly Update
- Item 37 Notice of Motion: Drag Story Time
- Item 41 Notice of Motion: Early Childhood Education and Care Workers
- Item
42 Notice of Motion: Extending the swimming season at Fanny Durack
Aquatic Centre - Item 44 Notice of Motion: Newtown Street Party
- Item 45 Notice of Motion: Mardi Gras Fair Day
- Item 46 Notice of Motion: Bird protection at Marrickville Metro
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
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That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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1. That Council thanks Council library staff and the communities directorate for organising and running the Drag Story Time event this past weekend.
2. That Council thanks Rainbow Families NSW and Joyce Maynge for their work on the event, and thanks Inner West Police Area Command for their support of the event.
3. That Council condemns homophobia and transphobia.
4. That Council commits to holding a series of Drag Story Time events with Rainbow Families.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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1. That Council notes that the Newtown Street Party celebrates the vibrant and diverse community of Newtown, and is an example of how Council can work with local businesses to support more live music, street pedestrianisation, and economic activation.
2. That Council notes that the event also serves as an important fundraising opportunity for Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, with more than $10,000 in gold coin donations raised in the last two years of the event.
3. That Council thanks Young Henrys and Solotel’s Courthouse Hotel for their ongoing partnership with Council to hold the event, noting that this event could not proceed without Council’s support.
4. That Council supports holding the Newtown Street Party as a permanent annual event.
5. That Council support Young Henrys and the Courthouse Hotel to secure the future of the Newtown Street Party as an annual event, including providing support for arts and cultural funding applications.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)
1. That Council expresses disappointment that Mardi Gras Fair Day was cancelled in 2024 following asbestos contamination in Victoria Park.
2. That Council thanks the Mayor and senior staff for acting quickly and offering Inner West Council’s parks and services as an alternative venue.
3. That Council requests officers meet with representatives from Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to deepen engagement with Mardi Gras in future years.
4. That given the proximity of the Fair Day event to Inner West Council, and the number of Inner West residents who participate, request officers organise an Inner West Council stall at Mardi Gras Fair Day on an annual basis.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
Procedural Motion (Shetty/Atkins)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders and bring forward Item 22.
Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Procedural Motion (Griffiths/Stamolis)
That the public speaker in the gallery be allowed to speak on Item 2 for a period of 2 minutes.
The Chairperson ruled the Procedural Motion out of order as it is not in line with the Code of Meeting Practice.
Procedural Motion (Griffiths/Shetty)
That a motion of dissent be moved in the Chairperson’s ruling on the Procedural Motion.
Motion Lost
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis
Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias
The Chairperson’s ruling was upheld.
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Drury)
That the meeting be adjourned for 3 minutes.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19pm
The meeting recommenced at 8:23pm
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C0324(1) Item 2
Update on the development of the Inner West Museum of |
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1. That Council endorse the proposal to proceed with short term initiatives for the museum whilst building works are undertaken.
2. That Council open an expression of interest (EOI) process for interested parties to participate in the project control group for the Inner West Museum of Rugby League.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis |
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1. That Council adopt the InnerWest@40 “Investigation in Potential Local Road Speed Limit Reductions” Study and seek approval and funding from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to expedite the implementation of 40km/hr speed limits on all local streets within the Inner West Local Government Area.
2. That Council forward the InnerWest@40 “Investigation in Potential Regional and State Road Speed Limit Reductions” Study to Transport for NSW to inform: a) the introduction of consistent speed limits, of 50km/hr or less, on Regional Roads within the Inner West Local Government Area; b) the introduction of consistent speed limits on State Roads within the Inner West Local Government Area, as appropriate to each road’s function and adjacent land uses; c) the establishment of speed limits consistent with adjacent speed zoning at the 9 key locations identified in the Study; and d) the establishment of 40km/hr high pedestrian activity areas in the 8 key locations identified in the Study.
3. That Council update the Policy Register and publish, as applicable, internally, and externally the adopted InnerWest@40 Studies.
4. That authority be delegated to the General Manager to make minor editorial amendments for clarity or correction following adoption of InnerWest@40.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Lockie)
That the meeting be adjourned for 10 minutes.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57pm
The meeting recommenced at 9:09pm
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1. That Council endorse the immediate procurement of audio, lighting, and other necessary technical equipment to support the activation of creative spaces within the town halls, to be funded through the third quarter budget review process.
2. That Council note the inclusion of a capital works program for refurbishment works for Marrickville Town Hall within the draft FY24/25 draft budget.
3. That Council thank and acknowledge the work of the community representatives who participated in the Marrickville Town Hall Steering Committee.
4. That an event be held in the next three months, funded through the third quarter budget review process, to showcase the work undertaken by the Committee and Inner West Council to activate our town halls and featuring performances by local artists, musicians and performers, inviting: a) representatives from arts and cultural organisations from across Sydney, with an emphasis on local organisations and organisations from multicultural arts organisations; b) relevant media; c) the Australian Federal Minister for the Arts, NSW Special Minister of State, Minister for Roads, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, and Minister for Jobs and Tourism and Federal and State representatives; and d) members of the Marrickville Town Hall Steering Committee, (and that the contribution made by these volunteers be acknowledged at the event).
5. That advertising banners and flags noted in the report are in place at all town halls prior to this event.
6. That the Inner West Council website host a page promoting the use of our town halls by artists and creative industries, and that printed collateral promoting this initiative be made available at our libraries, community centres, and other locations, and that a feature article promoting the initiative be included as part of an upcoming edition of the Inner West Community News.
7. That Council report back to the April Ordinary Council meeting about options to promote the initiative more broadly, including on bus stop advertising, social media advertising and more broadly, with costs to be absorbed through the third quarter budget review process.
8. That Council endorse the Community Venue Hire Grants and Fee Scale Policy being amended as below and placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days to seek community feedback on the proposed amendment:
That Table 1: Schedule of Scaled Fees and Categories of Organisation be amended to include all creative individuals or groups requesting use of Town Halls or their associated spaces in the 100% scaled fee waiver category, where the activity or event to be held is not primarily a fundraising event.
9. That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the draft amended Community Venue Hire Grants and Fee Scale Policy be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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1. That Council endorse the renewed approach to the Rainwater Tank Incentive Scheme which will make it more accessible to residents across the Inner West by: a) making the engagement component available online on a regular basis, supported by other web resources; b) for residents who seek a face-to-face seminar, utilising the space at Council’s Sustainability Hub at Summer Hill to provide engagement with staff; and c) removing the need for a staff member to physically inspect residents’ homes, relying instead on photographs supplied by residents and professional certification from licensed tradespeople.
2. That Council set a target for annual residential household uptake through the Rainwater Tank Incentive Scheme and report back to Council on a bi-annual basis about the target, strategy to reach it and progress via councillor briefing.
3. That Council include information about the Rainwater Tank Incentive Scheme in an upcoming edition of the Inner West Community News and on social media, include information about the scheme in publications associated with rates notices, and ensure information about the scheme is accessible to residents via the council website.
4. That Council write to the NSW Minister for Planning, the Hon. Paul Scully, noting the limitations of the current Complying Development SEPP with respect to installing household rainwater tanks, particularly in relation to lot size and heritage protection, and ask for this to be reviewed.
5. That Council write to the Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, the Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, asking that action be taken to support residential tenants to install solar panels, batteries and household rainwater tanks.
6. That Council write to the Federal Minister for Water, the Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, and the NSW Minister for Water, the Hon. Rose Jackson MLC, requesting funding to local governments to provide support to households looking to install household rainwater tanks.
7. That Council investigate options to expand the Rainwater Tank Incentive Scheme to include the installation of rainwater connections to residential laundries and toilets.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That noting the 5 best sites put forward for the inclusive playground program meant a gap in the Ashfield ward, the program is to investigate the inclusion of the Ashfield ward by adding an additional site to the current program, with the results of the investigation reported to the Major Projects Committee for consideration.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil
Amendment (Da Cruz/Atkins)
That Council note that $276 million of Rate and Tax Payer funds are held by Council and invested as at January 2024.
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford and Shetty Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias |
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That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council commence registration for the opt-in weekly red bin collection on 18 March with the service to commence on 25 March. For the first 3 weeks of registration priority will be given to set categories of residents with the most need. During this period households with small children in nappies, residents with medical conditions and disability and large households with 5 or more residents will be able to register.
3. That from 8 April other residents not listed in the categories above will be able to register for the opt-in weekly service.
4. That registrations will be taken by phone only with the requirement for a short survey to obtain necessary information, and agreement for the Council’s Wastebusters team to be able to contact the resident in the future.
5. That information about the registration process for the opt-in weekly red bin collection is to be provided clearly on the Council website.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council again write to major supermarkets and the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission Soft Plastics Taskforce noting the recent recommencement of soft plastics recycling through some trial stores in Melbourne, requesting that similar trials be held in the Inner West Local Government Area, and noting the responsibility of major supermarket retailers to manage soft plastics and hard to recycle waste.
3. That Council write to the Commonwealth Government noting our eagerness to participate in future trials of kerbside soft plastics recycling under the National Plastics Recycling Scheme.
4. That Council officers report back in April 2024 with the results of the tender for the expansion of soft plastics recycling services and that costs be factored into the development of the 2024-2025 Budget.
5. That Council continue to explore options for the use of an EPS extruder that would allow the collection of polystyrene through community recycling centres.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council commit to the installation of at least two public charging stations, one to be located kerbside and one to be located in a council car park, by no later than September 2024.
3. That Council receive a bi-monthly report on the progress of installing EV public charging infrastructure in the LGA, including at the two locations mentioned above, as well as other kerbside locations, council car parks, and depots.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
Procedural Motion (Shetty/Byrne)
That Council allow Clr Shetty to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 22.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Scott/Stephens)
That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 22.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
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C0324(1) Item 22 Community
Engagement Outcomes - All weather surface |
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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council continue investigation into the installation of all-weather surface at one or more of Leichhardt 2, Easton Park, Waterfront Drive (Callan Park) and Balmain Road (Callan Park).
3. That Council staff engage representatives from the sporting clubs that made submissions including Balmain District Football Club, Leichhardt Saints, Leichhardt Wanderers Cricket Club, Balmain Junior Rugby Club, Balmain South Sydney Cricket Club, Balmain Little Athletics, Glebe District Hockey Club, Inner West Harbour Cricket, Cricket NSW, Canterbury District Football Association and Football NSW and with a view to supporting them to agree jointly to a suitable location, and including discussion of how clubs that do not prefer an all-weather surface can be accommodated at other venues.
4. That Council note the Chief Scientist and Engineer’s Independent review into the design, use and impacts of synthetic turf in public open spaces 13 October 2022 recognises that “in a context of constrained resources and climate futures, councils have the challenging task of managing competing values and interests, including availability and application of open space.”
5. That Council note that the report identifies that environmental impact is highly dependent on site-specific factors, and identifies potential ways to mitigate negative environmental issues when planning and delivering, (e.g. design features, like a dropped level of field relative to surrounding area, can limit transport of plastics).
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis |
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C0324(1) Item 23 Living Streets Program 2023-24 |
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1. That Council receive and note the report.
2. That Council undertake an additional advertising push on social media and in the next Council newsletter encouraging participation in the Living Streets and Adopt-A-Spot programs.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
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C0324(1) Item 26 Biennale
- Local Businesses Meeting Outcomes and Promotional |
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1. That Council fund the provision of a mini bus and driver to provide a shuttle bus service connecting patrons going to the Biennale at White Bay Power Station to Darling Street Balmain and Rozelle. The Service is to be provided on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the festival with the route and pick-up and drop-off location to be determined in consultation with Balmain/Rozelle Chamber of Commerce.
2. That Council urgently write to Transport for NSW seeking a joint funding contribution toward the cost of this bus service, immediate assistance in hiring the bus, securing a driver and implementing the route and pick up/drop off locations.
3. That funds for this be identified in the next quarterly budget review.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
Procedural Motion (Scott/Stephens)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders and bring forward Items 51 and 52 and enter into Confidential Session to deal with all confidential items at this time.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
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:
C0324(1) Item 51 Quarterly Strategic Investment Property Report – January 2024 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.
C0324(1) Item 52 TfNSW Litigation - Camdenville Park (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
Reports with Confidential Information
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C0324(1) Item 51 Quarterly Strategic Investment Property Report – January 2024 |
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That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil |
Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 10:22pm as he declared non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 52 - TfNSW Litigation - Camdenville Park as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport and this is a legal matter.
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That the Council, in the event of any negotiations, endorse the General Manager and General Counsel to negotiate compensation for the Acquired Land in respect of the Land and Environment proceedings.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Howard |
Procedural Motion (Smith/Lockie)
That Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Howard
Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting at 10:24pm.
Procedural Motion: (Atkins/Langford)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders and bring forward Item 40.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Smith)
That Council allow Clr Howard to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 40.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Howard/Stephens)
That Council allow Clr Byrne to speak for an additional 1 minute on item 35.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
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1. That Council note the distress and trauma caused to First Nations people when we celebrate on 26 January.
2. That Council note that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Advisory Committee advises that local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are not focused on 26 January as Australia Day or a day for citizenship but focus on Yabun as a celebration of survival and culture. Council continues to support Yabun annually and that the Committee did not express a view about when Council holds citizenship ceremonies.
3. That Council decide that citizenship ceremonies not be held on 26 January in the future.
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias |
Councillor Griffiths left the Meeting at 10:52pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 36 - Notice of Motion: Inner West Schools Active Travel as he is employed by the NSW Department of Education and could not determine prior to the meeting if there would be an impact regarding the grants.
Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 10:52pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 36 - Notice of Motion: Inner West Schools Active Travel as he works in the Office of the Minister for Transport which may have oversight of the grant program referenced in the Motion.
Councillor Griffiths returned to the Meeting at 10:53pm
Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting at 10:53pm
Procedural Motion (Byrne/Smith)
That Items 39 and 43 be deferred to the 9 April 2024 Ordinary Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias
Against Motion: Nil
Meeting closed at 11.02pm
Public Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker |
Suburb |
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Item 5: |
Jacquie Stratford Frank Portegys Robert Clark |
Birchgrove Birchgrove Birchgrove |
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Item 6: |
Will Atkins Sharon Laura |
Balmain East Haberfield |
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Item 7: |
Margo Cashman |
Dulwich Hill |
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Item 21: |
Stan Baker |
Birchgrove |
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Item 22: |
Matthew Bowen David Cook Dr Mick Battam Louisa Larkin Terrence Kelly James Murray-Prior Garnet Brownbill Hall Greenland David Birds |
Lewisham Mosman Box Hill Balmain Newington Olympic Park Tempe Leichhardt Balmain |
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Item 40: |
Wei Thai-Haynes |
Ashfield |
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Item 42: |
Jaroslaw Jeremy Urbaniak Naomi Cooper |
Petersham Lewisham |
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 5th March, 2024 were confirmed as a correct record on this 9th day of April 2024.