Council Meeting
11 May 2021 |
Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 11 May 2021 and livestreamed on Council’s website.
Meeting commenced at 6.34pm
Present: |
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Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Elizabeth Richardson |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (6.40pm – Attended remotely) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation |
Cathy Edwards-Davis |
Director Infrastructure |
Caroline McLeod |
Acting Director City Living |
Daryl Jackson |
Chief Financial Officer |
Katherine Paixao Carmelina Giannini |
Acting Governance Manager Acting Governance Coordinator |
APOLOGIES: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Councillor Byrne declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 23 Mayor to Stand Down due to its material impact on him, declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 35 Office of the Mayor as the matter relates to staffing in his office, declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 37 Staffing in the Mayor’s as the matter relates to staffing in his office and declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 52 Lambert Park due to his close relationship with individuals involved in lease negations and he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for all items.
Councillor Raciti declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 52 Lambert Park as her husband is an honorary president and will leave the meeting during discussion and voting.
Councillor Macri declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 23 Mayor Stand Down and will leave the meeting during discussion and voting.
Motion: (Hesse/Steer)
THAT Council note the disclosures of interest.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, , Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 be confirmed as a correct record subject the following amendment:
- Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting – April 2021 in point a of the motion, change the wording of the motion from ‘delete point 6’ to ‘ delete point 4’.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York 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 Porteous entered the Meeting at 6:40 pm.
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 6:40 pm.
Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 7:32 pm.
Suspension of Standing Orders (Hesse/Drury)
THAT Council bring forward Items 53, 1-12, 35 and Confidential Items 48, 49, 50, 51 and 52 prior to dealing with the Notices of Motion.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Cr Passas
Foreshadowed motion (Passas)
THAT Council defer Item 53 Public Exhibition of Draft Revised Delivery Program 18-22, Operational Plan and Budget 21/22, Fees and Charges 21/22, and Long Term Financial Plan 2021-31 to an Extraordinary Council meeting to be held on 25 May 2021.
This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.
Councillor York left the Meeting at 8:10 pm.
Councillor York returned to the Meeting at 8:12 pm.
C0521(1) Item 53 Public Exhibition of Draft Revised Delivery Program 18-22, Operational Plan and Budget 21/22, Fees and Charges 21/22, and Long Term Financial Plan 2021-31 |
THAT:
1. Council endorse for public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days:
a) Draft Revised Delivery Program 2018-2022, Operational Plan and Budget 2021-22; b) Draft Fees and Charges 2021-22; c) Draft Fees and Charges 2021-22 Change Log; d) Draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2021-31; and e) Draft General Revenue Policy.
2. Council receive a report of the public exhibition results before 30 June 2021;
3. Prior to the public exhibition of the Long-Term Financial Plan, amend the Plan so as consult with the community on options 1 and 3 only. Noting that Options 4 – 6 are longer term options to be considered in the next term of Council and calling on the General Manager to arrange a briefing on progress towards investment of the Tempe lands money;
4. In regards to:
a) Presentation of information:
i. That the four year financial ‘P&Ls’ be reinstated for each Service Area, with commentary explaining material changes proposed in the coming year; and
ii. That Council receive a report identifying and explaining changes to the Fees and Charges (including where appropriate by referring to earlier reports or briefings to councillors).
b) KPIs:
i. Environment and Sustainability
· Update KPI re Council’s operational electricity from renewable sources to 100% by June 2022; and
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Update KPI re council’s
investment in fossil fuels to remain at 0%. ii. Trees Parks Streetscapes
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Insert KPI for council to increase
tree canopy; and · Insert KPI for council to return to pre-2020 loss of trees from private land.
5. A webinar be provided as part of the Engagement Plan for the Public Exhibition of Draft Revised Delivery Program 18-22, Operational Plan and Budget 21/22, Fees and Charges 21/22, and Long Term Financial Plan 2021-31. Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis
THAT the following amendments be incorporated:
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Passas, Porteous and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis and York
Amendment (Da Cruz/Kiat)
THAT Scenario 4 (LPAC) be exhibited including links.
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Porteous and Stamolis Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Steer and York
Foreshadowed Motion (Macri/Passas)
THAT Council defer the budget to a meeting to held next Tuesday 18 May 2021 for staff to present a balanced budget with allows for 100% renewals a) For the current asset base to be maintained at the current levels of service;
b)
Options to be considered in reducing non-essential
services non-core functions; c) Show a 10 year financial forecast that deal with the current backlog of infrastructure to be restored;
d)
A cashflow forecast of unrestricted of
cash that a 10 year period; e)
Address the issue 10 year forecast of $41,202,110
capital budget deficit; f) Ten year deficit $31,908,000; and
g) How is council going to fund from unrestricted reserves or cash? Is It going to be funded by the sale of assets, equipment or access internal restricted funds i.e. affordable housing fund unravelling its reserves. This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
Councillors Passas, Porteous and Raciti left the Meeting at 8:29 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
8.29pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.
8.37pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.
Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 8:40 pm.
Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 8:42 pm.
Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting at 8:42 pm.
Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 9:36 pm.
Councillor Hesse left the Meeting at 9:38 pm.
Councillor Hesse returned to the Meeting at 9:40 pm.
Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at 9:41 pm.
THAT the Third Quarter Budget Review for 2020/21 be adopted.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil |
Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 9:51 pm.
Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 9:54 pm.
Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 10:01 pm.
THAT the report be received and noted.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti Absent: Councillor Kiat
Amendment (Stamolis/Passas)
THAT a further more detailed report come back to Council in June 2021 requesting the following questions be answered:
- Revenue received over the past 5 years;
- Any waivers in fees over the last 5 years;
- Comparison of waterpolo fee structure to usual fee structure; and
- Any other relevant information.
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer and York Absent: Cr Kiat |
ADJOURNMENT
10.03pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.
10.11pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.
Further Suspension of Standing Orders (Drury/Lockie)
THAT Council further Suspend Standing Orders to deal with time critical items being items 48, 50, 51 and enter confidential session at this time.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Cr Passas
Absent: Cr Kiat
Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at 10:30 pm.
Councillor Macri left the Meeting at 10:30 pm.
Confidential Session
Members of the Public were asked to leave the Chamber.
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:
C0521(1) Item 48 Children & Family Services - Harmonisation of Fees and Charges (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council.
C0521(1) Item 50 Summer Hill Community Centre (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 and (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council.
C0521(1) Item 51 Optus WAN Contract Variation (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council.
Reports with Confidential Information
C0521(1) Item 48 Children & Family Services - Harmonisation of Fees and Charges |
THAT Council:
1. Note the resolution adopted in the April 2021 meeting that no changes to childcare fees be considered in isolation from quality, access and equity considerations;
2. Note that the Service Review conducted in 2020/21 makes 6 recommendations on quality outcomes for Children’s services, including four that directly impact childcare and long day care services; and
3. Defer the adoption of proposed changes to childcare fees for 2021/22 until a proposal about the implementation of these priority quality recommendations can be considered by Council.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Steer and York Against Motion: Crs Hesse, Kiat, Passas, Porteous and Stamolis
Foreshadowed Motion (Kiat/Hesse)
THAT Council:
1. Notes the cost of delivering Children’s Services across Inner West Council as per the 19/20 audited financial statements;
2. Notes the ‘Placement, Enrolment, Orientation & Attendance Protocol’;
3. Adopts a harmonised $125 flat fee for exhibiting Children’s Services Long Day Care User Fees and Charges for 1 July 2021;
4. Retain and harmonise the daily fee subsidy of $6 of the former Marrickville Council within User Fees and Charges for 1 July 2021;
5. Note the service review presentation provided to Councillors at the briefing held on 6 April 2021. Council to receive regular reports (quarterly or six-monthly) on the implementation of the significant reforms recommended therein;
6. Receive further reports in due course regarding savings and efficiencies, particularly in management costs, arising from the implementation of the service review recommendations; and
7. Note the harmonisation of Children’s Services employee wages will be at the higher of the two rates currently paid. Council to prioritise offering secure, permanent employment as an option to all Children’s Services staff; as well as opportunities for staff development and progression within the overall organisation.
This Foreshadowed motion lapsed. |
Councillor Macri returned to the Meeting at 10:49 pm.
THAT Council:
1. Notes the Engagement Outcomes report regarding the future of the Summer Hill Community Centre;
2. Approves 3Bridges Community LTD as the new operator of the Summer
Hill Community Centre; and 3. Notes the current occupant Summer Hill Community Centre Incorporated has been issued a Notice to Vacate effective 25 May 2021 and Council Officers may be required to take action to take possession of the property.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil |
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the meeting and vacated the chair at 10:52 pm and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri assumed the Chair.
THAT:
1. Approves increase to contract value from $2.85M to $3.12M including GST; and
2. Delegate authority to General Manager to amend the existing contract.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Byrne |
Motion: (Lockie/Macri)
THAT Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Byrne
Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 10:54 pm.
Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at 10:56 pm.
The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 11:01 pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the Chair.
Meeting closed at 11.02pm.
Public Speakers:
Item #
|
Speaker |
Suburb |
Item 6: |
Ian Myles |
Balmain |
Item 7: |
Tallie Jody Toomey |
- Dulwich Hill |
Item 11: |
Jennifer Mary Kent Jo Blackman Bruce Ashley Alex Lofts |
Dulwich Hill Dulwich Hill Dulwich Hill Summer Hill |
Item 16: |
Annabel Braithwaite Young |
Lilyfield |
Item 17: |
Liz Atkins |
Stanmore |
Item 18: |
Liz Atkins |
Stanmore |
Item 20: |
Pip Hinman |
Newtown |
Item 27: |
Liz Atkins |
Stanmore |
Item 28: |
Louisa Larkin Ana Norte Steven Cooney |
Balmain Lilyfield Haberfield |
Item 29: |
Peter De Waal AM Megan Slinning |
Balmain Camperdown |
Item 30: |
Ged Dore |
Enmore |
Item 33: |
Sue Castrique |
Marrickville |
Item 49: |
Jack Whitney Megan Slinning Jacob Lewis |
Leichhardt Camperdown Leichhardt |
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 11th day of May, 2021 were confirmed as a correct record on this 8th day of June, 2021.
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CHAIRPERSON