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Council Meeting
9 March 2021
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Minutes
of Ordinary Council Meeting held remotely and
livestreamed on Council’s website on 9 March 2021
Meeting
commenced at 6.33pm
Present:
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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
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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
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Cathy Edwards-Davis
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Director Infrastructure
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Caroline McLeod
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Acting Director City Living
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Katherine
Paixao
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Acting Manager Governance
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Carmelina
Giannini
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Acting
Governance Coordinator
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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
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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
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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
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C0321(2) Item 23 Mayoral
Minute: Condolence Motion to the Family of James Leggatt
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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
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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
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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
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Councillor Passas returned to the meeting at 7.55pm
C0321(2) Item 25 Mayoral
Minute: 55 Smith Street, Summer Hill
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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
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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
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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
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C0321(2) Item 9 Investment
Report as at 31 January 2021.
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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
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C0321(2) Item 12 Notice
of Motion: Inclusion of Solar Panels in Council projects
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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
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C0321(2) Item 16 Notice
of Motion: WestConnex Lilyfield Road
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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
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C0321(2) Item 18 Notice
of Motion: Cement Australia Throughput Increase Application
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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.
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Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna
OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
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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
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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
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C0321(2) Item 2 Dulwich
Hill Parklands Plan of Management
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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
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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
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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
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C0321(2) Item 4 Whites
Creek Valley Park-Reclassification of Park Area as Off Leash
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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
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C0321(2) Item 5 Local
Traffic Committee Meeting - February 2021
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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:
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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
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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
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Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 9:25
pm.
C0321(2) Item 6 National
General Assembly of Local Government 2021
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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.
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Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting
at 9:54 pm.
C0321(2) Item 10 Council's
Insurance Claim Processing System
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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
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C0321(2) Item 11 Notice
of Motion: Yabsley Ave, Ashfield - Proposed Pedestrian Access Point
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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
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C0321(2) Item 13 Notice
of Motion: Odour Control Unit in Wolli Valley
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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
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C0321(2) Item 14 Notice
of Motion: GreenWay Steering Committee and GreenWay Officer
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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
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C0321(2) Item 15 Notice
of Motion: Traffic Assessment around Ashfield Pool
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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
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C0321(2) Item 17 Notice
of Motion: Print and Post infringement notice
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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
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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
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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
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Meeting
closed at 11.16pm.
Public
Speakers:
Item #
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Speaker
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Suburb
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Item 1:
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Harri
Bancroft
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Newtown
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Item 4:
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Lorna Grear
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Annandale
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Item 5:
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Susan
Trousdale
John
O’Brien
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Rozelle
Stanmore
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Item 10:
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Colin Stokes
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Camperdown
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Item 11:
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Muhilan
Sriravindrarajah
Paul Pagini
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Ashfield
Ashfield
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Item 13:
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Peter Stevens
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Bexley North
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Item 15:
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Chung Chan
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Croydon
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Item 16:
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David Murrant
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Lilyfield
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Item 21:
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Franco Parisi
Ashleigh
Palombi
Georgia
Yeoman-Dale
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Chiswick
Queensclff
Kirribilli
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Unconfirmed minutes of the Ordinary Council
meeting held on 9 March 2021.