Council Meeting

 

9 March 2021

 

 

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held remotely and livestreamed on Council’s website on 9 March 2021

 

Meeting commenced at 6.33pm

 

 

 

 

 

Present:

Darcy Byrne

Victor Macri

Marghanita Da Cruz

Lucille McKenna OAM

Colin Hesse

Sam Iskandar

Tom Kiat

Pauline Lockie

Julie Passas

Rochelle Porteous

John Stamolis

Louise Steer

Anna York
Brian Barrett

Elizabeth Richardson

Mayor

Deputy Mayor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor (6.38pm)

Councillor (6.35pm)

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Acting General Manager

Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation

Cathy Edwards-Davis

Director Infrastructure

Caroline McLeod

Acting Director City Living

Katherine Paixao

Acting Manager Governance

Carmelina Giannini

Acting Governance Coordinator

 

 

APOLOGIES:       

 

Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)

 

THAT apologies from Councillor Drury and Councillor Raciti be accepted.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

Councillor Porteous entered the meeting at 6.35pm

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:           Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Hesse)

 

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 9 February 2021, Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 23 February 2021 and  Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Monday, 1 March 2021 be confirmed.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

 

Procedural Motion (Kiat/Byrne)

 

THAT 2 additional speakers be allowed to speak on Item 11.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

Councillor Julie Passas entered the meeting at 6.38pm

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

The registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is available on the last page of these minutes.

 

 

C0321(2) Item 22         Mayoral Minute: Condolence Motion to the Family of Karl-Heinz      Fusting

Motion: (Hesse/Macri)

 

THAT Council writes a letter of condolence to the family of Karl-Heinz Fusting, expressing our sadness at his passing and thanking them for his incredible contribution to Sydney’s German community, and to the people of Tempe and Marrickville.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

C0321(2) Item 23         Mayoral Minute: Condolence Motion to the Family of James   Leggatt

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Byrne)

 

THAT Council writes a letter of condolence to the family of James Leggatt, expressing our sadness at his passing and thanking them for his incredible contribution to tennis and the Inner West community.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

Councillor Passas left the meeting at 7.53pm

 

C0321(2) Item 24         Mayoral Minute: Seeking Urgent Gazettal of Extended Trading   Hours and Cultural Activities Planning Proposal

Motion: (Byrne/York)

 

THAT Council:

 

 

1.   Notes the Council resolution of 27 October 2020 in relation to the Planning Proposal Pre-Exhibition Report - Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities;

 

2.  Writes to the Planning Minister requesting the urgent approval of the Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities planning proposal; and

 

3.  Promotes this advocacy through all Council communication channels.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Cr Passas

 

Councillor Passas returned to the meeting at 7.55pm

 

C0321(2) Item 25         Mayoral Minute: 55 Smith Street, Summer Hill

Motion: (Byrne/Kiat)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Writes to the Chair of the Inner West Local Planning Panel, which will consider the development application for 55 Smith Street, Summer Hill, requesting that the Panel convene a meeting with Summer Hill residents regarding the proposal in order to hear their views, and further requests that the Panel hearing at which the application is to be considered be held in Summer Hill or Ashfield in order to allow residents to attend and their views be heard;

 

2.   Letterboxes all residents in Summer Hill to update them about the status of the development application for 55 Smith Street, explains the process through which the proposal will be considered by the State Government appointed Planning Panel and how residents can make individual submissions to the Panel and participate in the Panel’s hearing; and

 

3.  Receives a report at the April Ordinary meeting summarising all significant residential development proposals (25 dwellings or more) that are under assessment or have been approved in this term of Council.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

En bloc

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council move items 7, 8, 9, 12, 16 and 18 en bloc and adopt the recommendations contained within.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 7            Proposed Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Submission                              2021

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

 

THAT Council endorse and submit the proposed Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Submission in Attachment 2 by 19 March 2021.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 8            Inner West Community Energy Practitioner Network

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Receives and notes the inaugural Inner West Community Energy Practitioner Network meeting outcomes; and

 

2.   Provides support to community energy groups through the actions under “Council’s role” in this report.

 

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 9            Investment Report as at 31 January 2021.

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

 

THAT the report be received and noted.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 12         Notice of Motion: Inclusion of Solar Panels in Council projects

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

 

THAT Council ensure that the inclusion of rooftop solar panels is considered with every Council construction/renovation project to be funded within the project.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 16         Notice of Motion: WestConnex Lilyfield Road

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

 

THAT Council progress work with TfNSW and the WestConnex project team to develop better traffic and pedestrian safety outcomes along Lilyfield Road; and

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C0321(2) Item 18         Notice of Motion: Cement Australia Throughput Increase Application

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Notes that Cement Australia is applying to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to increase the upper limit of the amount of cementitious material that can be unloaded, stored and dispatched at its terminal on Glebe Island in any single year, from 600,000 tonnes to up to 1.2 million tonnes;

 

2.   Writes to the Planning Minister explaining Council’s concern that if the proposed allowable volume increase is accepted, the increase in truck movements from Glebe Island will have major traffic impacts in an area already heavily impacted by the construction of the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange; and

 

3.  Writes to the Minister for Transport and Roads seeking the release of the traffic impact assessment for the proposal and the data identifying the estimated increase in traffic movements as well as the cumulative effect on Victoria Road, the City West Link and the ANZAC Bridge.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the meeting and vacated the chair at 8:28 pm and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri assumed the chair

 

C0321(2) Item 1            Draft Car Share Policy - Public Exhibition

Motion: (Porteous/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT:

 

1.          The draft Car Share Policy be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days with the following amendment; and   

a)    Remove 4.5; and

b)    Add a new section on Accessibility to this policy which outlines the accessibility requirements for companies contracting with of council. For example the range of vehicles should include some vehicles which are suitable for use by people with disabilities and parking spaces for accessible vehicles should have appropriate access.  

2.       The results of the public exhibition are presented to Council along with a final Car Share Policy for adoption.

 

 

 

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Cr Byrne

 

C0321(2) Item 2            Dulwich Hill Parklands Plan of Management

Motion: (York/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.          Adopt the Dulwich Hill Parklands Plan of Management as it relates to Arlington Reserve and Laxton Reserve;

 

2.          Endorse the Plan of Management as it relates to the Crown land section of the Plan, specifically Johnson Park and Hoskins Park and refer this to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for adoption;

 

3.          Notes the Parklands provide critical habitat for fauna and flora and that close engagement with local environmental groups during the planning of park improvements will assist in delivering sound environmental as well as community outcomes;

 

4.          Amend the Plan of Management to include ‘Investigate options for noise abatement structures or plantings to address noise pollution concerns’ as a ‘High Priority’ action for Arlington Recreation Reserve; and

 

5.          Receive an update on the development of the Arlington Reserve Operational Plan by the May Council Ordinary Meeting (or earlier)

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

Absent:                         Cr Byrne

 

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 8:49 pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri vacated the chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the chair.

C0321(2) Item 3            Balmain Leagues Voluntary Planning Agreement Engagement     Outcomes Report

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Macri)

 

THAT Council enter into the Voluntary Planning Agreement for Balmain Leagues Site 138-152 Victoria Road, Rozelle.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Crs Hesse and Porteous

 

C0321(2) Item 4            Whites Creek Valley Park-Reclassification of Park Area as Off    Leash

Motion: (Byrne/Da Cruz)

 

THAT consultation be undertaken with park users on the proposal in the report.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 5            Local Traffic Committee Meeting -  February 2021

Motion: (Steer/Byrne)

 

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in February 2021 be received and the recommendations be adopted with the following amendments:

 

-        LTC0221 Item 7  Minor Traffic Facilities - That the Disabled Parking zone and mobility parking space be reinstated in front of 11 Bruce Street on the eastern side of Bruce Street Stanmore; and

-        LTC 0221 Item 14 No Left Turn’ into Victoria Road from Moodie Street, Rozelle - That Council determines to temporarily continue the "No Left Turn" restriction into Victoria Road from Moodie Street with a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study to be undertaken within 6 months so that a permanent change, pending the outcome of the LATM, can be considered.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Cr Passas

 

Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 9:25 pm.

 

C0321(2) Item 6            National General Assembly of Local Government 2021

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.     Nominate Councillors Byrne, Lockie, Da Cruz, Hesse, Steer and Iskandar to attend the National General Assembly of Local Government 2021; and

 

2.     Submit to the conference the following motions:

 

a)    JobSeeker Payment

THAT:

                        i.         The Federal Government's revised rate of the jobseeker payment, of $44.00 per day is inadequate and will result in millions of Australian citizens being unnecessarily trapped in poverty. After 25 years with no increase to the incomes of unemployed Australians an increase of just $3.57 per day above the previous rate of the Newstart payment is insufficient; and

 

                       ii.         Council write to all Mayors and Councillors throughout Australia requesting that their Councils adopt this resolution and request that it be tabled at the National Assembly of Local Government. 

 

b)    RacismNotWelcome

 

THAT this National General Assembly:

                        i.         Notes that the #RacismNotWelcome campaign was created by the Inner West Multicultural Network (IWMN) as a grassroots anti-racism campaign for local Councils and communities to create safe places;

                       ii.         Encourages all Councils to endorse the #RacismNotWelcome campaign; and

                     iii.         Writes to the Prime Minister and relevant Minister/s to:

a.     Express grave concern at the rise of racism in Australia;

b.    Request funding be made available to Councils to support the rollout of the #RacismNotWelcome campaign.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Cr Passas

 

 

Amendment (Byrne/Hesse)

a)    JobSeeker Payment

THAT:

                        i.         The Federal Government's revised rate of the jobseeker payment, of $44.00 per day is inadequate and will result in millions of Australian citizens being unnecessarily trapped in poverty. After 25 years with no increase to the incomes of unemployed Australians an increase of just $3.57 per day above the previous rate of the Newstart payment is insufficient; and

 

                       ii.         Council write to all Mayors and Councillors throughout Australia requesting that their Councils adopt this resolution and request that it be tabled at the National Assembly of Local Government. 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Cr Passas

Absent:                                  Cr Porteous

 

As this amendment was carried, it was incorporated into the primary motion.

 

At 9.34pm, the Mayor, Councillor Byrne issued a warning to Councillor Passas for making assertions in debate and not desisting on making those assertions when requested to..

 

Amendment (Lockie/Byrne)

 

THAT Council submits to the conference the following motion:

 

#RacismNotWelcome campaign

 

That the National General Assembly:

 

                        i.         Notes that the #RacismNotWelcome campaign was created by the Inner West Multicultural Network (IWMN) as a grassroots anti-racism campaign for local Councils and communities to create safe places;

                       ii.         Encourages all Councils to endorse the #RacismNotWelcome campaign; and

                     iii.         Writes to the Prime Minister and relevant Minister/s to:

a.     Express grave concern at the rise of racism in Australia;

b.    Request funding be made available to Councils to support the rollout of the #RacismNotWelcome campaign.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Cr Passas

Absent:                         Cr Porteous

 

As this amendment was carried, it was incorporated into the primary motion.

 

Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 9:54 pm.

 

C0321(2) Item 10         Council's Insurance Claim Processing System

Motion: (Byrne/Passas)

 

THAT Council defer consideration of this item to the April Ordinary Meeting and that data on the assessment awarding of claims be included in the report. This report should also address the rationale for and the cost of outsourcing the management of the under deductible/excess claims for its Public Liability Professional Indemnity and Motor Vehicle insurance, and assessing whether these services should be brought back into Council’s operations. 

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 11         Notice of Motion: Yabsley Ave, Ashfield - Proposed Pedestrian Access Point

Motion: (Kiat/Byrne)

 

THAT Council facilitate an onsite meeting in March 2021 at Yabsley Avenue with residents of Yabsley Ave and relevant officers from IWC and CCBC to consider resident concerns regarding the proposed pedestrian access point in DA-826/2020 and possible actions both Councils can take to address these concerns. To be reported back to Council in April 2021.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 13         Notice of Motion: Odour Control Unit in Wolli Valley

Motion: (Porteous/Hesse)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Express its continuing support for the Wolli Creek Regional Park and the popular Two Valley Trail;

 

2.   Note that the Park is still incomplete more than 20 years after it was announced by the NSW Government and that it is again threatened by the action of a State agency;

 

3.   Writes to the Minister for Water, Property and Housing, urging her to personally and urgently review Sydney Water’s proposed location for an Odour Control Unit at Unwin St, Earlwood, given its major impact on a valued regional resource and ask that it be relocated outside Wolli Creek Regional Park;

 

4.   Writes to the Minister for the Environment, to expedite land transfers to formalise the park boundaries and secure the future of Wolli Creek Regional Park; and

 

5.   Use its publicity channels to alert Inner West residents to the issue.  

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C0321(2) Item 14         Notice of Motion: GreenWay Steering Committee and GreenWay Officer

Motion: (Kiat/Lockie)

 

THAT Council:

1.     Acknowledge the crucial community liaison role (separate from general community members and/or those with direct property interests) played by the Greenway Steering Committee and support its continuation, to be supported by the return of a GreenWay officer role; and

 

2.     Receive a report outlining options for the GreenWay Steering Committee and a dedicated GreenWay officer ahead of the 2021/22 budget, following consultation with key community stakeholders. 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Cr Passas

 

C0321(2) Item 15         Notice of Motion: Traffic Assessment around Ashfield Pool

Motion: (Passas/Byrne)

 

THAT as a matter of urgency, given the major impact the new Ashfield Pool is having on traffic, parking and safety, that this be referred to the Local Traffic Committee and be reported to an Ordinary Council meeting in May 2021.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

C0321(2) Item 17         Notice of Motion: Print and Post infringement notice

Motion: (Byrne/Passas)

         

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Notes the Councillor Briefing Note proposing Regulatory Services implement a 6-month trial of Revenue NSW’s Print and Post service;

 

2.   Notes the Council resolution of 13 October 2020 in relation to the use of technology in Parking Management and Enforcement;

 

3.   Receives a report on what community consultation, particularly with residents and affected business owners, was undertaken prior to making the decision to implement a 6-month trial of the Print and Post service (see Item 2 of 13 October 2020 motion), and;

 

 

 

4.   Defers any implementation of a Print and Post trial until a report on the upcoming tender for the provision of parking technology comes to Council.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

Confidential Session

 

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

 

THAT Council enter into Confidential session.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

 

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:

 

C0321(2) Item 21  Lambert Park Lease Negotiations update (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. 

 

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

 

THAT Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

Extension of Time

 

Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)

 

THAT the meeting be extended until 11.20pm.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Nil

 

 

 

 

 

Reports with Confidential Information

 

C0321(2) Item 21         Lambert Park Lease Negotiations update

Motion: (Macri/Iskandar)

THAT:

1.     Council officers progress option 1 (amended) to continue to negotiate a lease based on the principles of exclusive access in return for community access for schools during school hours;

 

2.     Council suspends the operation of Clause 10(2) (c) and (d) of the Land & Property Policy for the purpose of finalizing a lease of Lambert Park to the Apia Club of 10 years plus a 5 year option;

 

3.     Council confirms that a requirement of a new lease is a documented maintenance program agreed between the Apia Club & Council, where any maintenance obligations fall to the Club;

 

4.     Council and Apia Club jointly apply to obtain grant funds to replace the existing synthetic pitch and if funds are not available Apia agrees to fund these works when the pitch fails to meet Football NSW standards. Noting that they will have access to the sinking fund which currently sits at $270,000;

 

5.     Apia Club be responsible for all other capital  improvements which are largely designed to benefit the Club and community. The improvements that require consent be lodged for assessment with Council;

 

6.     Council agrees that a breach of the lease terms will be reported to Council;

 

7.     Council seeks a new lease to be negotiated by the 30 June 2021;

 

8.     On the signing of the Lease the Club reimburse the council for the cost of the removal of the Grandstand  roof. Note the Club has replaced the roof at their expense; and

 

9.     The Apia Club provides $26,000 p.a rent and contribute $45,000 p.a into the sinking fund.

Motion Lost

For Motion:                  Crs Iskandar and Macri

Against Motion:           Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreshadowed Motion (McKenna OAM/Porteous)

 

THAT:

1.     Council agrees to APIA continuing to lease the ground under current conditions while a lease renewal is being negotiated and outstanding issues are being addressed;

2.     Council writes to the Club seeking confirmation about the revenue generated from the hiring and sub-leasing of the ground to allow for a fair and transparent assessment of renewed leasing conditions;

3.     Council receives a further report from Council officers on the development consent issues and health and safety issues identified in the report;

4.     A report on the financial information received from the Club in point 2 and the response to development consent issues and health and safety issues as outlined in point 3 be brought to the May 2021 meeting of Council;

5.     Council require that any new lease of Lambert Park ensures that the sporting field and the related facilities (toilets etc) are made available to third party community groups. There should be a minimum number of hours and times during the week (to be agreed) that the sporting field is designated for community use. Priority should be given to users located within the Inner West council area;

6.     Council requires that the community use of Lambert Park has oversight of council staff, including the charging of any fees;

7.     Rent from APIA for Lambert Park should be in line with any income generated from use of Lambert Park by APIA including sub-leasing to third parties;

8.     Council include Action Points 3 – 7 from the Confidential report. Exclude Points 1 and 2; and
 

9.     The new lease to be brought to a Council meeting to be approved before signing.  

Motion Carried

For Motion:                  Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:           Crs Iskandar and Macri

 

 Meeting closed at 11.16pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Speakers:

 

 

Item #

 

Speaker             

Suburb

Item 1:

Harri Bancroft

Newtown

Item 4:

Lorna Grear

Annandale

Item 5:

Susan Trousdale

John O’Brien

Rozelle

Stanmore

Item 10:

Colin Stokes

Camperdown

Item 11:

Muhilan Sriravindrarajah

Paul Pagini

Ashfield

Ashfield

Item 13:

Peter Stevens

Bexley North

Item 15:

Chung Chan

Croydon

Item 16:

David Murrant

Lilyfield

Item 21:

Franco Parisi

Ashleigh Palombi

Georgia Yeoman-Dale

Chiswick

Queensclff

Kirribilli

 

 

 

Unconfirmed minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 9 March 2021.