Council Meeting

 

10 October 2023

 

 

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 October 2023 at Ashfield Service Centre

 

Meeting commenced at 6.30pm

 

 

 

 

 

Present:

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
Peter Gainsford

Simone Plummer

Mayor

Deputy Mayor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor (attended via audio-visual link) (attended in person from 6.54pm)

Councillor (attended via audio-visual link)

Councillor

Councillor (6.32pm)

General Manager

Director Planning

Ryann Midei

Director Infrastructure

Ruth Callaghan

Kelly Loveridge

Matthew Pearce

George Georgakis

Erin White

Chris Sleiman

David Daniels

Scott Mullen

Daniel East

Ken Welsh

Melanie Gurney

 

Manod Wickramasinghe

Director Community

Director Corporate

General Counsel

Governance Manager

Manager Resource Recovery and Fleet Services

Acting Chief Financial Officer

Audit Office NSW

Strategic Investments and Property Manager

Acting Senior Manager Strategic Planning

Coordinator Strategic Transport Planning

Senior Manager Customer Experience and Service Transformation

Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

Katherine Paixao

Pamela MacIntyre

Business Paper Coordinator

Business Paper Officer

 

APOLOGIES AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:    

 

Motion: (Lockie/Stephens)

 

1.    That apologies for lateness from Councillor Tsardoulias be accepted.

 

2.    That Council accept Councillor Stamolis’ request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via audio-visual link due to being interstate.

 

3.    That Council accept Councillor Shetty’s request to attend tonight’s Council meeting via audio-visual link (6.30pm until 6.54pm) whilst returning back from her sitting in parliament.  

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis and Stephens

Against Motion:          Nil

 

Councillor Tsardoulias entered the Meeting at 6:32 pm.

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Motion: (Stephens/D’Arienzo)

 

Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 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 Item 34 Notice of Motion: Mitigating the Impact of Bankstown Train Line Closures as he works in the Office of the Minister for Transport, and in that capacity he has been directly engaged in work around the Temporary Transport Plan. With an abundance of caution, and to avoid any perception of conflict, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

 

Councillor Shetty declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 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.

 

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 below disclosures of interest were made during the meeting**

 

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 2023 as Item 8 of the Local Traffic Committee meeting minutes relates to a Motor Bike parking zone in William Street Leichhardt and he is the joint owner of a property in Allen Street, which adjoins William Street. Out of an abundance of caution, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

 

Councillor Shetty declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club as one of the proposed motions was writing to her in her capacity as the Member for Balmain and applying for Community Building Partnerships grants through her State Office. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

 

The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club as she works in the Office of the Premier of NSW. The Premier’s Department manages the Community Partnerships Grants program on behalf of the Premier. Successful grant applications are decided by the Premier.  She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Motion: (Griffiths/Scott)

 

That the Minutes of the Council held on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 and Tuesday, 19 September 2023 be confirmed as a correct record subject to the following amendment:

 

-       12 September 2023, Item 55 Mayoral Minute: Alcohol-free zone at Loyalty Square Balmain to be corrected t reflect Councillor Griffiths voting against the motion.  – Clr Griffiths voted against the item.

 

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 Shetty left the Meeting at 7:13 pm.

 

Councillor Shetty returned to the Meeting at 7:26 pm.

 

C1023(1) Item 43         Mayoral Minute: Food Recycling Service

Motion: (Byrne)

 

1.   That no additional fee be charged for upsizing a red lid garbage bin for 2023-2024 and review fees for future years after the roll out of the service.

 

2.   That Council ensure that information about the availability of the free, larger 240L red lid bin is communicated to all residents who contact Council to express concern about how they will manage with the fortnightly red lid bin collection.

 

3.   That Council make additional stock of FOGO-Food recycling caddies, compostable bin liners and printed waste calendars available at all libraries, customer service centres, customer service stalls, festivals and other locations as a matter of priority.

 

4.   That Council make hard copies of the Frequently Asked Questions document prominently available at libraries, customer service centres, customer service stalls, festivals and other locations as a matter of priority.

 

5.   That Council in the next week, write to residents and distribute material to every household, outlining the specific assistance council is providing to help residents through the transition to FOGO-Food recycling services.

 

6.   That Council contact local businesses asking them to stock additional compostable bags that are accredited for use in FOGO and encouraging them to be prominently displayed.

 

7.   That Council double expenditure on the promotion of social media assets related to FOGO budgeted for the next month, funded through the Domestic Waste Fund. 

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:          Cr Da Cruz

 

C1023(1) Item 44         Mayoral Minute: Referendum Day Event

Motion: (Byrne)

 

That Inner West Council host a referendum night event at Wests Ashfield Leagues Club making use of the auditorium there. The likely cost of food and beverages for the evening will be approximately $5000, funding for which is to be identified in the next quarterly 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

 

C1023(1) Item 45         Mayoral Minute: Bairro Português

Motion: (Byrne)

 

1.   That Council hold the 2024 Bairro Portuguese festival as an evening event.

 

2.   That Council collaborate with representatives of the Portuguese community and local businesses in Petersham to arrange Portuguese-themed Christmas decorations in 2023, to be funded from existing main street improvement budgets.

 

3.   That Council convene a meeting with Portuguese community representatives to consult them on the location and design of the signage and artwork being developed for the Little Portugal Precinct.

 

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 to bring forward the following items to be dealt with at this time:

 

1.    Item 1 Privacy, Data Breaches and Access to Information Policies

2.    Item 4 Public Exhibition - Draft Complaints Handling Policy 

3.    Item 11 Post Exhibition - Darrell Jackson Garden - Park Plan of Management

4.    Item 13 Yeo Park Rotunda - Conservation Management Plan  

5.    Item 15 Draft Site Specific Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013 - 122-130 Pyrmont Bridge Road and 206 Parramatta Road, Annandale

6.    Item 19 2022-2023 Annual Disclosures of Interest and Designated Persons Disclosures of Interest

7.    Item 24 Development Assessment Information Sessions

8.    Item 30 Notion of Motion: Council Services

9.    Item 32 Notion of Motion: Marrickville District Lawn Tennis Club

10.  Item 40 Petersham Park - Lease of Cafe at Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre

 

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 the following items be moved in globo and the recommendations contained within the report be adopted:

 

1.    Item 1 Privacy, Data Breaches and Access to Information Policies

2.    Item 4 Public Exhibition - Draft Complaints Handling Policy 

3.    Item 11 Post Exhibition - Darrell Jackson Garden - Park Plan of Management

4.    Item 13 Yeo Park Rotunda - Conservation Management Plan  

5.    Item 15 Draft Site Specific Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013 - 122-130 Pyrmont Bridge Road and 206 Parramatta Road, Annandale

6.    Item 19 2022-2023 Annual Disclosures of Interest and Designated Persons Disclosures of Interest

7.    Item 24 Development Assessment Information Sessions

8.    Item 30 Notion of Motion: Council Services

9.    Item 32 Notion of Motion: Marrickville District Lawn Tennis Club

10.  Item 40 Petersham Park - Lease of Cafe at Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 1  Privacy, Data Breaches and Access to Information Policies

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

1.    That Council publicly exhibit the following three draft policies, for a period of 28 days and seek community feedback on the proposed policies:

a)    Data Breach Policy;

b)    Privacy Policy; and

c)    Public Access to Information Policy.

 

2.    That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the following three draft policies be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption:

a)    Data Breach Policy;

b)    Privacy Policy; and

c)    Public Access to Information Policy.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 4  Public Exhibition - Draft Complaints Handling Policy

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

1.    That Council publicly exhibit the draft Complaints Handling Policy for a period of 28 days and seek community feedback on the proposed Policy.

 

2.    That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the draft Complaints Handling Policy be brought back to Council to consider 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

 

 

C1023(1) Item 11         Post Exhibition - Darrell Jackson Garden - Park Plan of         Management

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

That Council adopt the Plan of Management (Attachment 2) for Darrell Jackson Gardens as legally described and listed in Table 1.0.

 

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

 

 

C1023(1) Item 13         Yeo Park Rotunda - Conservation Management Plan

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

That Council adopt Yeo Park Rotunda Conservation Management Plan.

 

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

 

 

C1023(1) Item 15         Draft Site Specific Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013 -    122-130 Pyrmont Bridge Road and 206 Parramatta Road, Annandale

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

1.   That Council endorse the revised site-specific amendments to the Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013 for 122-130 Pyrmont Bridge Road and 206 Parramatta Road, Annandale as outlined in this report and contained in Attachment 2.

 

2.   That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to make administrative changes and minor amendments to correct any errors, omissions or inconsistencies that may arise during the finalisation of the Leichhardt Development Control Plan 2013 amendment.

 

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

 

 

C1023(1) Item 19         2022-2023 Annual Disclosures of Interest and Designated    Persons Disclosures of Interest

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 24         Development Assessment Information Sessions

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

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

 

 

C1023(1) Item 30         Notice of Motion: Council Services

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

1.   That Council ensure verge mowing and street cleaning public data spreadsheets are accurately and frequently updated, with data cleaned and summarised so as to be more easy to read and interpret by the community.

 

2.   That Council investigate ways to improve the accuracy and accessibility of these records for the public and report back on planned and possible improvements on or before February 2024.

 

3.   That Council explore what other data on regularly delivered council services (including weeding, tree and garden bed plantings, number of public bins, street beautification, etc) can be made public on the website in a similar way to verge mowing and street cleaning and report back to Council on or before February 2024.

 

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

 

 

C1023(1) Item 32         Notice of Motion: Marrickville District Lawn Tennis Club

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

1.   That Council notes the centenary celebration of the Marrickville District Lawn Tennis Club.

 

2.   That Council writes to the President and Board of the Club to congratulate them on the significant milestone.

 

3.   That Council includes the milestone in an upcoming Inner West Community News.

 

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

 

 

C1023(1) Item 40         Petersham Park - Lease of Cafe at Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

1.    That Council resolves to grant a five (5) + five (5) year lease of the Petersham Park Café.

 

2.    That Council authorises the General Manager or delegate to negotiate, finalise terms and execute the Lease documentation.

 

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 to bring forward item 5 Public Exhibition – Draft Media Policy for Staff and Councillors.

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

 

 

 

C1023(1) Item 5            Public Exhibition - Draft Media Policy for Staff and Councillors

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

 

That Council defer Item 5 Public Exhibition - Draft Media Policy for Staff and Councillors.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 2            Procurement Policy, Disposals Policy and Statement of        Business Ethics

Motion: (Drury/Scott)

 

1.    That Council publicly exhibit the following documents as attached, for a period of 28 days and seek community feedback on the proposed policies:

a)    Procurement Policy;

b)    Disposals Policy; and

c)    Statement of Business Ethics.

 

2.    That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the following documents be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption:

a)    Procurement Policy;

b)    Disposals Policy; and

c)    Statement of Business Ethics.

 

3.    That Council receive a progress report at the November 2023 meeting on how we are meeting our resolved targets in ethical and local procurement.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 3            Draft Annual Financial Statements for the financial year 2022/23

Motion: (Drury/Scott)

 

That Council endorse the financial statements to be placed on public exhibition.

 

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

 

 

C1023(1) Item 6            Post Exhibition - Social Media Policy for Councillors

Motion: (Stephens/Scott)

 

1.    That Council adopt the Social Media Policy for Councillors.

 

2.    That Council update the Policy Register and publish, as applicable, internally, and externally the adopted Social Media Policy for Councillors.

 

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

 

Procedural Motion (Byrne/Stephens)

 

That Council allow Clr Smith speak for 2 additional minutes on item 7.

 

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/Stephens)

 

That Council allow Clr Griffiths speak for 1 additional minute on item 7.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 7            Post Exhibition - Living Streets Verge Garden and Adopt-A-Spot Policy

Motion: (Smith/Scott)

 

1.    That Council adopt the Living Street Verge Garden and Adopt a Spot Policy and the associated Policy Guidelines (Attachment 2 and 3), subject to the following amendments:

 

a)    4.3 Application

 

          Individual residents who want to establish a new verge garden     adjoining their   property must submit an application and           be given written          approval by        Council.     Approvals for verge gardens are given under section 138 of          the    Roads Act 1993 (NSW).

 

b)    the removal of the final bullet point in clause 8.6 which states “Structures or items must be removed as soon as practical to ensure public safety.”

 

2.    That Council set a target of 100 new verge gardens to be established in the next 12 months.

 

3.    That a progress report against the target be provided to Council in three months and a review of the program in six months.

 

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)

 

That Council adopt the Living Street Verge Garden and Adopt a Spot Policy and the associated Policy Guidelines (Attachment 2 and 3), subject to the following amendments:

 

a)    Change “Volunteer” to “Community Member” throughout document.

 

b)    Produce simple to read online and printed document explaining restrictions to 
avoid trip hazards, avoid contamination of food and road safety as
 
covered by Council’s Insurance Policies.

 

This amendment lapsed for want of seconder.

 

Amendment (Griffiths/Shetty)

 

That Council adopt the Living Street Verge Garden and Adopt a Spot Policy and the associated Policy Guidelines (Attachment 2 and 3), subject to the following amendments:

 

a)    Amend 6.8 of the policy to read:
‘6.8 Hard landscaping will only be approved following risk assessment. Verge gardening in the Inner West operates in limited and confined space with competing stakeholder requirements.


There are significant risk factors to the community associated with hard landscaping. The Verge Garden and Adopt-a-Spot program is focussed on greening the streetscape and small areas of Council land, it is not focussed on public art or landscape structures which could pose a trip hazard or inherent health and safety issues to the community.

 

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

 

b)    Amend 3 (d) of the Living Streets Verge Garden and Adopt-a-Spot Guidelines (p.322) to read:
‘Raised garden beds, stakes, fencing, rocks, sculptures, pots, ornaments, all above ground edging, above or below ground compost and irrigation systems will only be approved after a council conducted risk assessment’.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 8            Post Exhibition - Draft Leichhardt Oval Masterplan

Motion: (Byrne/Scott)

 

1.    That Council adopt the Draft Leichhardt Oval Masterplan.

 

2.    That Council incorporate provision for public access to the Wayne Pearce Hill for passive recreation based on the same principles as the existing, successful use of Henson Park. This to commence with a trial of weekday access, including evenings, to be undertaken from December 2023 to February 2024.

 

3.    That Council write to the relevant State and Federal Government Ministers providing them a copy of the Masterplan and seeking a joint funding partnership between all three levels of Government to save Leichhardt Oval and fund the implementation of the Masterplan.

 

4.    That Council continue with planning of the Inner West Museum of Rugby League and incorporate into the 2024 Budget funds to establish the museum. A further report is to be tabled at the February 2024 Ordinary Council meeting identifying models on which the museum could operate and entities that Council could partner with on the project.

 

5.    That noting the recently announced decision of Wests Tigers to play five NRL home games at Leichhardt Oval in 2025, write to Wests Tigers welcoming this decision and seeking their ongoing advocacy for long-overdue funding to upgrade Leichhardt Oval. 

 

6.    That Council reach out to local organisations in the adjacent precinct to share the Masterplan and seek feedback.

 

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/D’Arienzo)

 

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 8.48pm

 

The meeting recommenced at 9.00pm

 

 

 

 

C1023(1) Item 9  Post Exhibition - Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2025

Motion: (Howard/Da Cruz)

 

1.    That Council approve the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2025.

 

2.    That progress on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2025 be regularly reported to the Access Advisory Committee and ongoing consultation and engagement be undertaken with the Access Advisory Committee on projects and programs contained in the DIAP 2023-2025.

 

3.    That Council amend the measure for Action 1.2 to read “People with a range of disability and needs participate in emergency management planning”.

 

4.    That Council amend the measure for Action 4.9 to accurately reflect that “An inclusive playground is created in King George Park by August 2024”.

 

5.    That from December 2023, Council officers report bi-monthly on the progress of work to increase direct employment of people with disability (Action 3.2) and other economic inclusion actions.

 

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)

 

That Council approve the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2025 with the following amendment:

 

a)    Capitalise Accessibility throughout Plan.

 

This amendment lapsed for want of seconder.

 

C1023(1) Item 10         Post Exhibition - Recreation Strategy and Ten Year Action Plan    2023-32

Motion: (Smith/Drury)

 

1.    That Council adopts the Recreation Strategy and Action Plan 2023-32 (Attachment 1) and notes that this will form the basis of a ten-year action plan for recreation
delivery within the Inner West.

 

2.    That the strategy include a commitment to Council scoping a pool in South Marrickville.

 

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/Langford)

 

1.    That Council change section 3.16 “managing climate change” to “Adapting to Climate Change”.

 

2.    That Council notes that increasing temperatures will make surfaces at outdoor 
facilities including Playgrounds, Pools and Sporting fields dangerous
 
and unusable.

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Da Cruz and Langford

Against Motion:          Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

 

C1023(1) Item 12         Plan of Management - Elkington Park and Fitzroy Avenue     Reserve

Motion: (Byrne/Scott)

 

1.    That Council defer the adoption of the Plan of Management for Elkington Park and Fitzroy Avenue Reserve with a report addressing concerns about repair of the rotunda, ramps around the rotunda, and bollards and new paths, and demolishing of the caretakers cottage to come back to the December 2023 Council meeting.

 

2.    That Council prepare a report for the December 2023 meeting on the estimated costs and timeline for making the Caretakers Cottage in Elkington Park available for community use, including options for short term activation, use for events, exhibitions and as a social enterprise.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 14         Parramatta Road Corridor Stage 1 - Post Gateway and          Community Engagement

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Scott)

 

1.    That Council endorses a six week community consultation for the Planning Proposal for Parramatta Road Corridor - Stage 1, associated draft amendments to Development Control Plans (DCPs) (Leichhardt, Marrickville and Comprehensive Inner West Development Control Plan 2016 (former Ashfield) and supporting studies with:

 

a)    A 'meet the planner' drop-in weekend sessions in each precinct (Leichhardt, Taverners Hill, Kings Bay/ Croydon); and

 

b)    A community meeting in each precinct (Leichhardt, Taverners Hill, Kings Bay/ Croydon).

 

2.    That Council write to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking alteration of the Gateway Determination to amend the timeframes for finalisation of the proposed Local Environmental Plan amendment by March 2024.

 

3.    That Council delegate the authority to the General Manager to make any minor changes to correct any omissions, errors or inconsistencies to the Planning Proposal and supporting draft Development Control Plan amendments prior to exhibition.

 

4.    That Council receive a post exhibition report for its consideration.

 

5.    That Council receive a final Planning Proposal for endorsement no later than its March 2024 Ordinary meeting.

 

6.    That the stakeholder engagement report for the community consultation include demographic data including age, gender, disability, resident suburb, employment and home ownership or renter status.

 

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 Mayor, Councillor Byrne declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 2023 as Item 8 of the Local Traffic Committee meeting minutes relates to a Motor Bike parking zone in William Street Leichhardt and he is the joint owner of a property in Allen Street, which adjoins William Street. Out of an abundance of caution, he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

 

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the Meeting at 9:27 pm. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith assumed the chair.

 

C1023(1) Item 16         Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 18 September 2023

Motion: (Howard/Scott)

 

1.    That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 18 September 2023 be received and the recommendations be adopted.

 

2.    That the report Item 10 - Management of Disabled Parking in the Inner West be submitted to the Access Advisory Committee for consideration and input, and that this feedback and any subsequent amendments be considered by the Local Traffic Committee.

 

3.    That Council note the report and thank Council staff and members of the Traffic Committee for addressing residents' concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety and accessibility on Wardell Road Bridge and Unwin’s Bridge across the Cooks River.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Byrne

 

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 9:32 pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith vacated the chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the chair.

 

C1023(1) Item 17         InnerWest@40 Study

Motion: (Stephens/Lockie)

 

1.    That Council publicly exhibit the InnerWest@40 Study for a period of 28 days and seek community feedback on the proposed Strategy.

 

2.    That Council forward the InnerWest@40 Study to the minister responsible, the Hon John Graham MLC, Minister for Roads, his support for the project.

 

3.    That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the InnerWest@40 Study be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption

 

4.    That Council prioritise the roll out of the strategy in close proximity to aged care homes and childcare centres, along with schools and hospitals.

 

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 in 2022: 6 people killed; 77 were seriously 
injured; 118 people suffered moderate injuries and 104 people suffered 
minor injuries on Inner West roads in 2022.

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

 

C1023(1) Item 18         Local Democracy Group Progress Report

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Langford)

 

1.    That Council note the update on the Local Democracy Groups and approve the composition of the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee.

 

2.    That Council host an end of year reception to thank the local democracy group members for their contributions.

 

3.    That the local democracy groups are invited to share a brief update at the end of year reception.

 

4.    That Council invites the Local Democracy groups to provide formalised feedback to Council on how it is performing in the relevant area and how it could do better.

 

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 speak for 1 additional minute on item 20.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 20         FOGO Service (Food Recycling) Monthly Update

Motion: (Howard/Byrne)

 

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)

 

That Council notes the size of the FOGO rollout 48,000 houses + extra 27,000 apartments. The rollout has involved:

 

a)    distributing 5800 FOGO Wheelie 120l Green lidded bins and 19,000 
Kitchen Top Caddies Starter Kits have been delivered so far, with
 remaining 29,000 Caddies being delivered at 1,000 day over the next month; and

 

b)    Changes to collection of 150,000.

 

The amendment lapsed for want of seconder.

 

C1023(1) Item 21         Sustainable Fleet Update

Motion: (Smith/Griffiths)

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

C1023(1) Item 22         Establishment of a Facebook Online Customer Service Page

Motion: (Scott/Byrne)

 

1.    That Council receive and note the report, subject to an update in the implementation plan to indicate that the Customer Service page can post original content on its own page or in groups, and can proactively respond to comments in groups.

 

2.    That Council note that the Communications and Customer Experience team referenced in the report have significant responsibilities beyond the Facebook page including the customer service outreach program and managing inquiries through the Council service centres.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:          Cr Da Cruz

 

C1023(1) Item 23         Customer Service in Development Assessments

Motion:(Scott/D’Arienzo)

 

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/Stamolis)

 

That Council undertake a review of the Council website and DA system and 
implement improvements identified.

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

 

C1023(1) Item 25         Recreational Fishing - Balmain Foreshore Reserves

Motion: (Shetty/Drury)

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 26         Callan Point Swim Site

Motion: (Drury/Byrne)

 

1.    That Council receive and note the report.

 

2.    That Council write to Penny Sharpe MLC the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment welcoming the $2 million commitment from the NSW Government for the Callan Point swimming site project and seeking a timeline for council receiving it.

 

3.    That Council write to Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces seeking his assistance in establishing a high-level reference group to work with Council to expedite the completion of the Callan Point swimming site.

 

4.    That Council write to Jo Haylen MP, Minister for Transport to thank her for Maritime’s support of the project so far and seeking her assistance in asking key staff to participate in the working group to facilitate the expedited completion of the Callan Point swimming site.

 

5.    That Rowing NSW, local rowing clubs and the Dobroyd Aquatic Club (sailing) be consulted early in the 2023 engagement process.

 

6.    That Council receive an update at the December 2023 Ordinary meeting on progress with regard to the funding, timeline and implementation of the swim site.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 27         Arts and Music Recovery Plan Update

Motion: (Smith/Howard)

 

1.    That Council receive and note the report.

 

2.    That Council receive a list of technical fit-out suggestions from the Marrickville Town Hall Steering Committee and report to the November 2023 meeting with a list of recommendations and indicative cost.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

C1023(1) Item 28         Outcomes of Council's Mental Health Forum

Motion: (Howard/Atkins)

 

1.    That Council receive and note the report.

 

2.    That Council officers formally capture and translate the discussion emerging from the Mental Health Forum in the Inner West Wellbeing Strategy into measurable actions.

 

3.    That Council hold a Mental Health Forum every two years.

 

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 Council allow Clr Atkins speak for 2 additional minutes on item 29.

 

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

 

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/Stephens)

 

That Council allow Clr Howard speak for 2 additional minutes on item 29.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 29         Notice of Motion: Trans Day of Remembrance/Resistance 2023

Motion: (Atkins/Lockie)

 

1.    That Council note that the international Transgender Day of Remembrance takes place on 20 November 2023.

 

2.    That Council note that under previous Council decisions the Trans Flag will be flown at the Town Hall sites on 20 November and Camperdown Memorial Rest Park lighting will be lit pale blue pink and white from 13 to 19 November (Transgender Awareness Week).

 

3.    That Council note that Trans Day of Resistance rallies have taken place annually in Newtown on the last weekend of November in recent years, both to pay respect to and remember trans people who have lost their lives to transphobia, and to draw attention to the ongoing struggle for trans rights.

 

4.    That Council note that this year, Trans Day of Resistance will be marked by a National Day of Action, with rallies happening around the country at the end of November, including in Sydney on November 25.

 

5.    That Council agree to fly the Trans Flag for the whole of Transgender Awareness Week and through to the Trans Day of Resistance rally, in addition to flying it at half-mast on Trans Day of Remembrance, every year.

 

6.    That Council agree to endorse the Trans Day of Resistance rally to be held in Newtown on 25 November 2023 and promote it on Council social media and in the November 2023 edition of Inner West Council News.

 

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

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Howard/D’Arienzo)

 

1.    That Council note that the international Transgender Day of Remembrance takes place on 20 November 2023.

 

2.    That Council note that under previous Council decisions the Trans Flag will be flown at the Town Hall sites on 20 November and Camperdown Memorial Rest Park lighting will be lit pale blue pink and white from 13 to 19 November (Transgender Awareness Week) and agree to fly the Trans Flag for the whole of Transgender Awareness Week and this year, through to 25 November 2023, and that the flag be flown at half-mast on the Trans Day of Remembrance, every year.

 

3.    That Council notes other work that Inner West Council is doing to support transgender and gender diverse people in our community, including but not limited to the establishment of an Inner West Pride Centre, programming Trans and Gender Diverse Swim nights, supporting our LGBTQ Working Group, advocating for significant law reform, and activation and support offered through the Pride Inner West program.

 

4.    That Council highlight the work of local trans and gender diverse activists and organisations in the November edition of Inner West Council News to mark Trans Day of Remembrance

 

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

 

 

 

 

C1023(1) Item 31         Notice of Motion: Soft Plastics

Motion: (Howard/Shetty)

 

1.   That Council notes the recent decision by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments to introduce mandatory packaging design standards for recycled content.

 

2.   That Council write to Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and local independent supermarkets advocating for:

 

a)   the return of soft plastics recycling services in inner west supermarkets;

 

b)   the reduction of plastics in packaging and implementation of product stewardship measures; and

 

c)   the trial of compostable barrier bags in supermarkets across the Inner West as we roll out FOGO-food recycling.

 

3.   That Council investigate options to enable soft plastics to be recycled through the yellow-lid recycling bin, as is the case in some other local government areas, and to report back to Council in March 2024.

 

4.    That subject to securing a suitable location, Council investigate and seek funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for polystyrene recycling plant and equipment and report back to Council in March 2024.

 

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

 

C1023(1) Item 33         Notice of Motion: Proposed Quong Tart Plaza

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Drury)

 

That the Inner West Council commence consultation with the Ashfield resident community, AshBiz Chamber of Commerce, the Ashfield and District Historical Society, and local Chinese community organisations in order to lodge an application to the Geographical Names Board to allow for Quong Tart Plaza to be an additional name given to Hercules Street Ashfield in recognition of the long contribution of people of Chinese backgrounds to Ashfield.

 

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 10:34 pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 34 Notice of Motion: Mitigating the Impact of Bankstown Train Line Closures as he works in the Office of the Minister for Transport, and in that capacity he has been directly engaged in work around the Temporary Transport Plan.  

C1023(1) Item 34         Notice of Motion: Mitigating the Impact of Bankstown Train Line   Closures

Motion: (Langford/Griffiths)

 

That in response to the decision of the NSW Government to convert the railway line between Sydenham and Bankstown to a Metro, Council write to the NSW Minister for Transport and Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen, on the following matters:

 

a)   That Council notes the significant impact on travelling times to work, school and recreation that the closure of the Bankstown rail line is having on residents along the line;

 

b)   That Council expresses its concern to the Minister for Transport as to the effect the closure of the Bankstown line on people who are elderly and people with disabilities;

 

c)   That Council expects that many residents of South Marrickville in particular, also of Dulwich Hill, Undercliffe and Earlwood are catching the train from Tempe station because of the closure of the Bankstown line;

 

d)   That Council seeks an urgent review of both peak and off-peak rail services to Tempe and Sydenham stations, and that extra services be provided to accommodate increased rail patronage from these stations;

 

e)   That Council seeks assurances from the Minister for Transport that services to and from Tempe Station be increased significantly on weekends and after 9pm each evening given the poor level of current service;

 

f)    That Council seeks a commitment from the Minister for Transport that closure for track maintenance on the Illawarra line only be carried out between midnight and 4am for the duration of the conversion of the Bankstown line to limit further inconvenience to users of the rail system;

 

g)   That Council ensure additional and adequate rail bus replacement services are provided for the increased volume of commuters who are disembarking at Sydenham station;

 

h)   That Council urgently reviews parking around Sydenham and Tempe train stations in consultation with residents and Transport for NSW; and

 

i)    That Council work with businesses located around Marrickville and Dulwich Hill train stations to monitor the effect of the rail shut down, and where appropriate seek support for business negatively affected.

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie and Shetty

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Scott, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Absent:                        Cr Howard

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Drury/D’Arienzo)

 

1.    That Council notes comments from the Minister for Transport that the Temporary Transport Plan for the extended closure of the Bankstown Line will be more than just replacement buses, and rather a comprehensive and dedicated transport solution that brings together replacement buses, train services, the local bus network, and new active transport and cycling infrastructure.

 

2.    That Council notes Transport for NSW is meeting with Council staff in the coming weeks to provide feedback and input into the development of the Temporary Transport Plan.

 

3.    That Council calls on Council staff to work with Transport for NSW to deliver a Temporary Transport Plan that is accessible, reliable and frequent, and which reduces any impact on inner west residents and passengers.

 

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 (Scott/ Byrne)

 

That Council recommit the vote for the Primary motion and the Foreshadowed motion for Item 34.

 

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

 

Primary Motion (Langford/Griffiths)

 

Motion Tied

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Absent:                        Cr Howard

 

The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost.

 

Vote for Foreshadowed motion (Drury/D’Arienzo)

 

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 10:43 pm.

 

Procedural Motion (Scott/Lockie)

 

That Council enter into Confidential session.

 

 

 

 

 

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:

 

C1023(1) Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club (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.

 

C1023(1) Item 42 Public EV Charging Proposal (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

 

resolutions passed during closed session

 

Councillor Shetty declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club as one of the proposed motions was writing to her in her capacity as the Member for Balmain and applying for Community Building Partnerships grants through her State Office. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

 

Councillor Shetty left the Meeting at 10:47 pm.

 

The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest Item 41 Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club as she works in the Office of the Premier of NSW. The Premier’s Department manages the Community Partnerships Grants program on behalf of the Premier. Successful grant applications are decided by the Premier.  She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for this item.

 

Councillor Smith left the Meeting at 10:50 pm.

 

Councillor Stamolis retired from the Meeting at 10:51 pm.

 

C1023(1) Item 41         Lease of Gladstone Park Bowling Club

Motion: (Byrne/Scott)

 

1.    That Council approve the grant of a ten (10) + ten (10) year Lease of the Gladstone Park Bowling Club Limited for use as bowling club, as per the proposed lease terms and conditions contained in the report.

 

2.    That Council approves a 75% Accommodation Grant to be applied to the rent in accordance with Council’s Land and Property Policy.

 

3.    That Council authorises the General Manager or delegate to negotiate, finalise terms and execute the Lease documentation.

 

4.    That Council seek consent from the Minister for Lands and Property to execute the attached lease under Section 70(2)(d) Crown Land Management Regulation 2018, to Gladstone Park Bowling Club Limited ACN: 001 042 691 as a not-for-profit organisation.

 

5.    That Council approves the public notification of the proposed lease for a minimum of 28 days in accordance with the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 and Local Government Act 1993.

 

6.    That Council work with the Club to install lighting in the largest tree at the venue to be funded through the main streets decorations budget.

 

7.    That Council write to the Member for Balmain proposing that capital upgrades to the Club be funded through the Community Building Partnerships grant for the Balmain electorate.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Shetty, Smith and Stamolis

 

Councillor Shetty returned to the Meeting at 10:52 pm.

 

The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Smith returned to the Meeting at 10:52 pm.

 

C1023(1) Item 42         Public EV Charging Proposal

Motion: (Byrne/Scott)

 

1.    That Council approve Council Officers to work with PLUS ES (Ausgrid Group) to explore opportunities to develop a public charging network for electric vehicles separately but complimentary to the existing Request for Quotation process for kerbside public charging.

 

2.    That Council incorporate Balmain Depot as proposed location for electric vehicle charging stations in current procurement processes and in the exploration of opportunities with AUSGRID group.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Stamolis

 

Amendment (Langford/Griffiths)

 

That Council work with Plus ES to commence a pilot program that prioritises areas in the LGA where there is higher take up of EVs, limited off-street parking and current lack of public charging infrastructure.

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford and Shetty

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Absent:                        Cr Stamolis

 

Procedural Motion (Byrne/Scott)

 

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, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Stamolis

 

Meeting closed at 11.01pm.

 

 

PUBLIC SPEAKERS:

 

Item #

 

Speaker             

Suburb

Item 7:

David Baxter

Mike Roberts

Michael Lal

Leichhardt

Ashfield

Ashfield

Item 8:

Cynthia Nadai

Lilyfield

Item 12:

Deborah Yates

Balmain

Item 14:

Helen Jones

Leanne Elsworthy

Mary Lafferty

Justin Simon

Sharon Carey

Leichhardt

Leichhardt

Leichhardt

Summer Hill

Leichhardt

Item 16:

Jennifer Aaron

Leichhardt

Item 17:

Rachel Davies

Joy Camilleri

Neil Tonkin

Ashfield

Leichhardt

Lilyfield

Item 29:

Yasmin Andrews

Honey Christensen

Dr Jess Hooley

Leichhardt

Lewisham

Newtown

Item 33:

Francis Lee

Zetland

Item 34:

Colin Hesse

Marrickville

Item 41:

James Heeks

Birchgrove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 10th October, 2023 were confirmed as a correct record on this 21st day of November 2023.