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Council Meeting
18 November 2025
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Minutes
of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 November 2025 at Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting
commenced at 6.30pm
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Present:
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Chloe Smith
Izabella Antoniou
Liz Atkins
Olivia Barlow
Andrew Blake
Jo Carlisle
Vicki Clay
Jessica D’Arienzo
Kerrie Fergusson
Mat Howard
Victor Macri
Philippa Scott
Ismet Tastan
Peter Gainsford
Simone Plummer
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Deputy Mayor (Chairperson)
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
Councillor
General
Manager
Director Planning
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Ruth Callaghan
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Director Community
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Sharon Bowman
Peter Shields
Ryann Midei
Matthew Pearce
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Director Corporate
Director Engineering
Director Property and Major Projects
General Counsel
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George
Georgakis
Chris
Sleiman
Daniel
East
Scott
Mullen
Katherine
Paixao
Carmelina
Giannini
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Administration
Manager
Chief
Financial Officer
Senior
Manager Strategic Planning
Strategic
Investment and Property Manager
Business
Paper Coordinator
Executive
Assistant to the Director Community
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APOLOGIES AND REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Motion: (Scott/Howard)
That apologies from The Mayor, Councillor Byrne and Councillor
Raciti be accepted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST:
Councillor Barlow declared a
non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 9 - Local
Transport Forum Meeting - 20 October 2025 as she works in the Office of Kobi Shetty MP, who in her capacity as
the Member for Balmain, has a representative on the Transport Forum. She will
remain in the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter as the vote is
exercised through a representative.
Councillor Howard
declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 34 - Notice of Motion: Bringing Mardi Gras to the Inner West as his spouse is the co-chair of the voluntary
board of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. To avoid any perception of conflict
he will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Scott
declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 38 - 67-75 Lords Road, Leichhardt - Dedication of Open Space as the development site at Lords Road is adjacent to her residence.
She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting on the matter.
The Deputy
Mayor, Councillor Smith declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 9 - Local Transport Forum Meeting - 20 October 2025 as Item 7 of the Local Transport Forum
proposes a raised pedestrian crossing which is approximately 300 metres away
from her place of residence. She believes this to be a non-significant,
non-pecuniary interest and as such she will remain in the meeting for the
duration and voting on this matter.
CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES
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Motion:
(Scott/Atkins)
That the Minutes of the Council held on
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 be confirmed as a correct record.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM
The
registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is
available on the last page of these minutes.
Procedural Motion (Howard/Atkins)
That Council Suspend Standing Orders to
bring forward the following items to be dealt with at this time:
1.
Item 7 - Public Exhibition - Jarvie Park
- Draft Plan of Management and Masterplan
2.
Item 8 - Public Exhibition - Weed
Management Policy
3.
Item 9 - Local Transport Forum Meeting -
20 October 2025
4.
Item 13 - Pratten Park Masterplan
Advisory Committee
5.
Item 15 - Investment Report at 31 October
2025
6.
Item 18 - Leichhardt Wharf and Pontoon
Update
7.
Item 20 - Youth Voice Summit
8.
Item 22 - 2024-2025 Pecuniary Interest
Returns and Updated Return
9.
Item 23 - Notice of Motion: Waterloo
Street Rozelle
10. Item 24 - Notice of Motion: Sustainable procurement for major
projects
11. Item 26 - Notice of Motion: Sydenham Station Mural
12. Item 27 - Notice of Motion: Road Safety on Richardson’s
Crescent, Marrickville
13. Item 28 - Notice of Motion: Camperdown Park – Shaded Seating
14. Item 31 - Notice of Motion: 2026 Integrated Transport Strategy
Consultation
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Howard/Atkins)
That the following items be moved in
globo and the recommendations contained within the report be adopted:
1.
Item 7 - Public Exhibition - Jarvie Park
- Draft Plan of Management and Masterplan
2.
Item 8 - Public Exhibition - Weed
Management Policy
3.
Item 9 - Local Transport Forum Meeting -
20 October 2025
4.
Item 13 - Pratten Park Masterplan
Advisory Committee
5.
Item 15 - Investment Report at 31 October
2025
6.
Item 18 - Leichhardt Wharf and Pontoon
Update
7.
Item 20 - Youth Voice Summit
8.
Item 22 - 2024-2025 Pecuniary Interest
Returns and Updated Return
9.
Item 23 - Notice of Motion: Waterloo
Street Rozelle
10. Item 24 - Notice of Motion: Sustainable procurement for major
projects
11. Item 26 - Notice of Motion: Sydenham Station Mural
12. Item 27 - Notice of Motion: Road Safety on Richardson’s
Crescent, Marrickville
13. Item 28 - Notice of Motion: Camperdown Park – Shaded Seating
14. Item 31 - Notice of Motion: 2026 Integrated Transport Strategy
Consultation
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 7 Public
Exhibition - Jarvie Park - Draft Plan of Management and
Masterplan
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council endorse the exhibition of
the Draft Plan of Management and Masterplan for Jarvie Park for a period of
42 days.
2.
That Council receive a report on the
outcomes of the community engagement.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 8 Public
Exhibition - Weed Management Policy
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council publicly exhibit and receive feedback on the draft
Weed Management Policy, as appended to this report, for a period no less than
28 days.
2. That
following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the draft Weed
Management Policy be brought back to Council for consideration for
adoption.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 9 Local
Transport Forum Meeting - 20 October 2025
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council
receive and adopt the recommendations of the Local Transport Forum meeting
held on 20 October 2025.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 13 Pratten
Park Masterplan Advisory Committee
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council endorse the roles and responsibilities
of the Pratten Park Masterplan Advisory Committee as highlighted in the
report.
2. That Council endorse the proposed membership of the
Pratten Park Masterplan Advisory Committee to include:
a) All Ward Councillors;
b) Pratten Park Bowling Club (1 member plus 1
alternate);
c) Canterbury and District Football Association (1
member plus 1 alternate);
d) Ashfield Pirates Football Club (1 member plus 1
alternate);
e) Western Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association (1 member
plus 1 alternate);
f) Western Suburbs District Cricket Club (1
member plus 1 alternate);
g) Ashfield and District Historical Society (1 member
plus 1 alternate); and
h) A member of the Access Local Democracy Group (1
member plus 1 alternate).
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 15 Investment
Report at 31 October 2025
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 18 Leichhardt
Wharf and Pontoon Update
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council receive and note the
report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 20 Youth
Voice Summit
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 22 2024-2025
Pecuniary Interest Returns and Updated Return
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 23 Notice
of Motion: Waterloo Street Rozelle
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1.
That Council notes that residents of Waterloo Street, Rozelle,
and surrounding streets have been dealing with significant impacts from state
infrastructure projects like Westconnex for many years.
2.
That Council notes that the Rozelle Village development has
begun, which will bring significant additional truck movements to Waterloo
Street until at least February 2028.
3.
That Council pursues all options for traffic
and construction management to minimise traffic along Waterloo St and the
impact on residents throughout the project including a review of the traffic
management plan now that the site is operational.
4.
That Council ensure compliance and that
workers and contractors are not using Waterloo Street or surrounding streets
for parking.
5.
That Council writes to Transport for NSW to advocate for:
a) Extended
DA hours for the Victoria Road access beyond the
current 10am-3pm restriction to enable reduced truck movements on
Waterloo Street;
b) Further
consideration of the use of the Victoria Road footpath to better enable
access to the site from Victoria Road and reduce truck movements on Waterloo
Street; and
c) Exploration
of other options which will enable medium and heavy vehicles such as concrete
trucks to access the site via Victoria Road for extended hours
beyond 10am – 3pm.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 24 Notice
of Motion: Sustainable procurement for major projects
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council commends the ongoing work of the
Council to ensure its procurement processes are aligned with its commitment
to sustainability.
2. That Council notes Council’s ongoing
commitment to circular economy principles—i.e., designing out waste,
keeping materials in use, and drawing on local reuse, repaired, and recycled
materials supply chains; and the success of our Circular Economy Roundtable
early in 2026.
3. That Council resolves to undertake a review of Council’s
maintenance, construction and other related procurement strategies with a
view to increasing the use of recycled and up-cycled construction materials
from local providers (including but not limited to paint, timber and
textiles) in major council projects and to report back to Council on or
before June 2027, with an interim report in June 2026.
4. That Council request staff, to help inform the June
2027 report, conducts a trial with reputable local organisations working in
the not-for-profit circular economy sector to incorporate each of the
following in a sizeable council project in the 2026-2027 financial year: (a)
paint; (b) timber and other construction materials; (c) textiles, fabrics or
furnishings; and that any costs associated with this trial be sourced from
existing major projects budgets or as part of the 2026-2027 budget process.
5. That Council ask staff to include as part of the
Interim June 2026 report:
a) Detail on actions council is currently undertaking
to incorporate circular economy products and principles in major projects,
maintenance or construction projects;
b) Information on community and industry engagement;
c) Data or research associated with incorporating
circular economy principles in local government projects; and
d) Further information on a proposed trial as
described in (4).
6. That this project be reported to the Environment
Local Democracy Group for feedback.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 26 Notice
of Motion: Sydenham Station Mural
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council note that Sydenham Station is a key
multimodal transport hub and one of the major gateways to the Inner West,
connecting train, metro, bus, cycling and pedestrian networks, and serving as
an important arrival point for residents, workers and visitors.
2. That Council acknowledge the significant upgrades
delivered through the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project, which have
improved accessibility, safety and connectivity at Sydenham Station.
3. That Council recognise the opportunity to enhance
Sydenham Station’s role as a gateway to the Inner West through public
art that reflects the area’s creativity, diversity and community
spirit.
4. That Council request that Council officers seek
funding and partnership opportunities with Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains,
Sydney Metro or other relevant state agencies to deliver a mural (or series
of murals) on either side of Sydenham Station.
5. That Council receive a report via Councillor
Briefing Note by March 2026 outlining:
a) outcomes of any funding and partnership
discussions;
b) feasible locations for mural installation; and
c) potential inclusion in Council’s Perfect
Match Program, in relation to Resolution C1025(1) Clause 7 (Sydenham Road
Strategy) agreed at the 28 October 2025 Council meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 27 Notice
of Motion: Road Safety on Richardson’s Crescent,
Marrickville
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That Council acknowledge resident concerns about
near misses and road safety at the raised pedestrian crossing on
Richardson’s Crescent, Marrickville, as well as about the safety and efficiency
of the Richardson’s Crescent Roundabout.
2. That Council note that the crossing is regularly
used by students at Tempe High School, parents, children and players
utilising Mackey Park, and by residents accessing the Cooks River and Tempe
Station.
3. That Council note that the Richardson’s
Crescent Roundabout is often congested during peak traffic periods and
contributes to road safety concerns.
4. That Council undertake a review of pedestrian and
traffic safety along Richardson’s Crescent, including the pedestrian
crossing and roundabout, and report findings to the Local Transport Forum as
soon as practicable.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 28 Notice
of Motion: Camperdown Park – Shaded Seating
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council install two additional
seating options in Camperdown Park, on the Australia Street side, in shaded
locations, to ensure no loss of facilities as a result of the development of
the Inclusive Playground.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 31 Notice
of Motion: 2026 Integrated Transport Strategy
Consultation
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Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
1. That as part of the development of the 2026
Integrated Transport Strategy, in addition to working with the Bicycle Local
Democracy Group, engages with two local representatives from each of the
following organisations to consult on the Active Transport components
of the plan;
a) Sustainable Transport Group;
b) Inner West Bicycle Coalition;
c) Leichhardt Bicycle User Group;
d) Ashfield Bicycle User Group; and
e) Bike Marrickville.
2. That Council meet with the above group on two
separate occasions during the development of the plan, and once during the
community consultation phase.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 1
Automated Waste Systems
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Motion: (Howard/Scott)
1.
That Council advocate to the state
government that well-designed and managed technologies, including Automated
Waste Management Systems, be mandated as part of the redevelopment scheme for
the Bays Precinct, given the scale of development likely to occur there and
the site’s proximity to sensitive environmental areas.
2.
That Council note and recommit to
resolution C0325(1) made at the 11 March 2025 meeting that states: “That
Council, as part of updating key planning instruments and policies, including
Council’s Development Control Plan (DCP) and design guidelines,
incorporate measures that improve waste management for residents of future
multi-unit dwellings. These measures should include, but not be limited to
opportunities to provide infrastructure and guidelines to make FOGO and
sustainable waste collection more accessible and updated guidelines around
adequate space both within buildings and for on-street bin collection,
recognising diversified waste streams for FOGO, recycling and
landfill.”
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 2 Annual
Report 2024/25 including audited Financial Statements
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Motion: (Scott/Carlisle)
1. That Council endorse the Annual Report 2024/25
including financial statements.
2. That Council publish the Annual Report 2024/25
on Council’s website and notify the Office of Local Government.
3. That Council note the key achievements of the
annual report including:
a) Developed the A Fairer Future for the Inner West plan -
Council’s alternative plan to the NSW State Government housing reforms;
b) Celebrated one year of the Food Organics and Garden Organics
(FOGO) collection service, recovering 16,059 tonnes of organic waste and
diverting 8,800 tonnes of garbage from landfill;
c) Opened the Inner West Pride Centre in Newtown;
d) Won the Local Government Professionals Organisational Diversity
and Inclusion Award for Council’s Disability Traineeship and
EmbraceAbility mentoring program;
e) Opened the $8.2 million upgrade to Camdenville Park and delivered
Baludarri Inclusive Playground at King George Park;
f) Became the first NSW Council to adopt an Anti-Racism Strategy; and
g) Commenced roll out of InnerWest@40 safer speeds program in
Newtown, Enmore, Sydenham, Tempe, St Peters and Marrickville.
4. That Council note that the final audited
Financial Statements for 2024/25 report an operating deficit for the year
before capital grants and contributions of $4.6m, against a budgeted deficit
of $1.7m. The variance (explained in full in the report to the 28
October 2025 meeting) primarily relates to asset adjustments and timing
differences on grant funding.
5. That future Council reports on the Annual
Report and Financial Statements include in the executive summary key outcomes
of the achievements in the Strategic Directions.
6. That future Council reports on the Annual
Report and Financial Statements specify in the recommendations key items for Council
to note including the budget position.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 3 Quarterly
Progress Report on the Operational Plan 2025/26 and
Quarterly Budget Review Statement
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Motion: (Scott/Atkins)
1.
That Council endorse the Quarterly
Progress Report for Quarter 1 2025/26 on the Operational Plan 2025/26.
2.
That Council adopt the Quarterly Budget
Review Statement including the recommended changes detailed therein for
Quarter 1 2025/26, as follows:
a)
Increasing
Council’s net operating position excluding capital grants from $71,000
to $104,000;
b)
Increasing the
Capital Works Program from $119 million to $128 million predominately due to
carryover of unspent budget from last financial year to complete capital
works program;
c)
Increasing capital
grants by $5 million to fund the increase in capital works program; and
d)
Year to date
capital expenditure is at $10 million, behind schedule and will be monitored
throughout the year.
3. That future Quarterly Budget Review Statement specify in the
recommendations key changes Council is asked to adopt.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 4 Achieving
Council's Carbon Neutral Target
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Motion: (Smith/Antoniou)
1.
That Council receive a report back to
the December 2025 Meeting with a detailed recommendation including the
specific actions Council would undertake to become Carbon Neutral and
opportunities to review Council’s offset investments in future.
2.
That additional information to further
potential carbon reduction methods with a focus on council lead or local
projects in order to minimise the ongoing reliance on offsets within our
Carbon Neutrality scheme as part of the Climate Strategy to be brought to
Council in 2026.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 5 Haberfield
Business Roundtable
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Motion:
(Scott/Blake)
1. That Council endorse the Haberfield Roundtable Action Plan for
delivery.
2.
That a further report be provided for
those actions that require a budget or resource allocation to the April 2026
Council meeting and include an update of those actions that have been
completed.
3.
That Council include in this secondary report a review of the
Haberfield Main Street revitalisation program submission for Haberfield from
AshBiz submitted in September 2023.
4.
That Council responds to AshBiz to update them on the
submission and confirm what can be delivered through the roundtable action
plan or main street revitalisation program following the secondary report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 6 Post
Exhibition - 11-11A Edinburgh Road, Marrickville Planning
Proposal Amendment to the Inner
West Local Environmental Plan
2022
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Motion:
(Howard/Macri)
1. That Council as the local
plan-making authority, endorse the Planning Proposal to amend the Inner West
Local Environmental Plan 2022 for 11-11A Edinburgh Road, Marrickville to:
a) allow the mapped
floor space ratio of 0.95:1 to be exceeded by 2.25:1 (to a total FSR of
3.2:1), but only if the building is used for self-storage units; and
b) require a minimum of 7.5% of the site area as deep
soil planting.
2. That Council authorise the General Manager to
finalise the Planning Proposal under section 3.36 of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including any minor/technical
modifications to the proposal and supporting documentation, and forward the
Planning Proposal to the State Government for publication.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 10 Town
Hall Open Day Festival Update
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Motion: (Smith/Howard)
1.
That Council endorse the proposed Town
Hall Open Day Festival schedule as outlined in the report.
2.
That Council advertise and refer to the
festivals as ‘new Town Hall Festivals’ moving forward.
3.
That following the initial three
festivals in May 2026, a report is tabled to Council reviewing the format,
funding, attendance and other outcomes of each festival and scheduling
considerations for the remaining town hall festivals.
4.
That funding of $5,000 form part of the
2026/27 second quarter budget review.
5.
That funding of $15,000 form part of
the 2026/27 budget consideration.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 11 Love
your Club Network and Grant Program
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Motion: (Smith/Scott)
1.
That Council approve the Love Your Club
grant program for small registered clubs and that the Senior Manager
Communications and Engagement develops a promotional plan for the Small Clubs
Network and Love Your Club program in partnership with members.
2.
That Council continues to review
opportunities to engage with local small clubs who are not members of the
Network.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 12 Events
at Dawn Fraser Baths
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Motion:
(Fergusson/Atkins)
1. That Council promote and advertise the availability
of Dawn Fraser Baths for events to commence from December 2025.
2.
That the promotion material includes
weddings or corporate style events, community activations and celebrations,
potential creative use and bookings for children’s birthday parties.
3.
That availability for private events will not have any adverse
impact upon the primary function of recreational use for the community,
including water polo and winter swimmers.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Howard/Carlisle)
That Council allow the Deputy Mayor, Clr
Smith to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 14.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson,
Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Procedural Motion (Antoniou/Blake)
That Council allow Clr Atkins to speak
for 1 additional minute on Item 14.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 14 Camperdown
Memorial Rest Park – Extension of Hire Agreement
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Motion:
(Smith/Clay)
That Council
approve a 12-month extension of the hire agreement and approvals under the Local
Government Act 1993 to allow the Camperdown Memorial Rest Park draft Plan
of Management to be placed on public exhibition and approved by Council.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott and
Smith
Against Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
**Clr Clay tabled a petition which is
available at the end of these minutes.**
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C1125(1) Item 16 Leichhardt
Oval Refurbishment - Monthly Project Update
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Motion: (Scott/Carlisle)
1.
That Council receive and note the
report.
2.
That Council note the following
progress since the last report:
a)
The design approach was presented to
the NSW State Design Review Panel; and
b)
The schematic design for the lower bowl
seating, western grandstand, and northern grandstand has progressed
significantly, supported by the specialised input of expert sub-consultants.
3.
That future recurrent reports on
Leichhardt Oval specify in the recommendations key actions and progress that
has occurred since the last report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 17 Leichhardt
Park Aquatic Centre Upgrade - Monthly Project
Update
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Motion: (Scott/Fergusson)
1.
That Council receive and note the
report.
2.
That Council note the following Stage 1
progress since the last report that:
a)
Major concrete works for the mushroom
pool, splashpad, and plantroom plinths were completed, with earthworks
advancing to integrate these additions; and
b)
The balance tank and electrical
switchboard was installed, with preparations underway for pool toy
installation.
3.
That Council note the following
Stage 2 progress since the last report:
a)
The select tender process has closed,
and submissions are currently being evaluated.
4.
That future recurrent reports on the
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Upgrade specify in the recommendations key
actions and progress that has occurred since the last report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Councillor D'Arienzo left the Meeting at
7:50 pm.
Councillor D'Arienzo returned to the
Meeting at 7:52 pm.
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C1125(1) Item 19 Reconciliation
Action Plan Evaluation and Redevelopment
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Motion:
(Carlisle/Barlow)
1.
That Council receive and note the report.
2.
That Council include an updated Traffic Light spreadsheet in
all future quarterly updates on the Reconciliation Action Plan.
3.
That Council staff provide monthly briefing notes on the
process of redeveloping the Reconciliation Action Plan, and invite
Councillors and Senior Staff to the proposed community engagement forum and
other community engagement sessions as appropriate.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 21 Mandatory
Reporting to Council of Reports Received from Fire &
Rescue NSW - 123A Smith
Street Summer Hill
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Motion:
(Carlisle/Atkins)
That Council receive and note the report.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Procedural Motion (Smith/Blake)
That the meeting be adjourned for 10
minutes.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
The meeting was adjourned at 7.53 pm
The meeting recommenced at 8.03 pm
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C1125(1) Item 25 Notice
of Motion: Sydney Steel Road pedestrian and cycling
improvements
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Motion:
(Howard/Barlow)
1. That Council notes that Sydney Steel Road and Shirlow Street form
an important cycling and pedestrian connection linking Sydenham Station to
residential and commercial centres to the north.
2. That Council acknowledges that the current state of the connection
presents safety hazards and accessibility constraints for pedestrians and
cyclists - including the absence of a continuous footpath on the western side
of Sydney Steel Road - and that these problems are identified in
council’s Pedestrian and Mobility Plan (PAMP).
3. That Council requests that Council staff review safety and
accessibility along Sydney Steel Road, Shirlow Street, Edinburgh Road
(particularly around Marrickville Metro shopping centre), and the
pedestrian/cyclist pathway that connects them, and report back with potential
improvements to the Local Transport Forum on or before April 2026.
4. That Council consider improvements to pedestrian and cyclist
infrastructure at this location as part of the 2026-2027 Budget process - or
for advancement using Developer Contribution Funds - with potential sources
included in the report - with potential sources included in the report to the
Local Transport Forum.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 29 Notice
of Motion: Callan Park/Balmain Road Cycleway
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Motion:
(Fergusson/Carlisle)
1. That Council as part of the Callan Park Plan of
Management submission, expressed its support for a proposed Balmain Road
Cycleway to run inside Callan Park, parallel to Balmain Road.
2. That Council convene a meeting with Greater Sydney
Parklands (GSP), Bike Leichhardt, and the Leichhardt Saints Football Club to
discuss the inclusion of the Balmain Road Cycleway in the GSP Draft Access,
Movement and Parking Strategy, or for consideration in future Active
Transport links within Callan Park.
3. That Council provide a report back to Council at
the March 2026 meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Amendment (Blake/Barlow) which was voted on prior to the above motion and was lost
That point 2 be amended to:
2.
That Council convene a meeting with Greater Sydney Parklands
(GSP), Bike Leichhardt, and the Leichhardt Saints Football Club, other Callan
Park stakeholders including Friends of Callan Park and Callan Park Dog
Lovers, to discuss the inclusion of the Balmain Road Cycleway in the GSP
Draft Access, Movement and Parking Strategy, or for consideration in future
Active Transport links within Callan Park.
Motion Lost
For
Motion: Crs
Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake and Tastan
Against
Motion: Crs
Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo, Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott and Smith
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C1125(1) Item 30 Notice
of Motion: Inner West Halloween
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Motion:
(Fergusson/Barlow)
1.
That Council provides a report from the
Director of Engineering to the March 2026 meeting on ways Council can support
Halloween celebrations across the Inner West in 2026, including:
a)
Keeping local streets safe by
providing electronic speed signs across the LGA displaying the message “Slow
down – it’s Trick or Treat!”;
b)
Creating an online “Inner West Halloween
Guide” featuring Trick or Treat maps and community event listings and
including access information for routes, event venues, and where otherwise
appropriate; and
c)
Assisting community led street parties by providing
advice on street closures, barrier collection, public liability insurance, best
practices for accessibility and inclusivity, and waste management.
2.
That Council continue to promote a sustainable and environment
friendly approach to Halloween including:
a) continue
to educate the Inner West community not to use synthetic spiderwebs and other
Halloween decorations, which can potentially endanger wildlife;
b) continue
to promote environmentally friendly, sustainable alternative decorations and
ideas on their website, socials and in the community; and
c) explore
options to partner with local organisations like Reverse Garbage and the
Sustainability Hub to expand the availability of environmentally friendly and
sustainable Halloween workshops and events across each Council ward.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 32 Notice
of Motion: GreenWay Bush Care and Signage
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Motion:
(Fergusson/Scott)
1. That Council notes that the GreenWay is near
completion.
2. That Council requests that, prior to the opening, a
report be provided to the December 2025 Council meeting outlining:
a) The responsible Council officer or team overseeing
and coordinating the ongoing bush care and maintenance of the GreenWay;
b) Confirm the recurrent budget category and funding
for bush care maintenance;
c) The installation of GreenWay-branded stickers on
existing wayfinding signage, and inclusion of the GreenWay name on all future
signs; and
d) Details regarding the implementation and placement
of public art along the GreenWay.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 33 Notice
of Motion: Trialling Parklets on Australia Street
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Motion:
(Smith/Clay)
1. That Council notes that
parklets improve streetscape amenity, community safety, and are a
cost-effective method of providing more public space in dense urban
environments.
2. That Council notes positive
feedback from businesses and residents on Australia Street, Newtown towards
the parklet installed outside Tokyo Lamington, and preliminary interest in
establishing more parklets in the southern precinct of the street.
3. That Council investigates
opportunities for a trial installation of additional parklets on the southern
end of Australia Street and engages with businesses and residents on timing
and locations, including through door knocking and letterboxing.
4. That Council receives a
report to the February 2026 Meeting on opportunities to expand the installation
of parklets across the LGA, including:
a) Cost of installation and
maintenance;
b) Proposals to work with
businesses to expedite installation;
and
c) a public competition for
design of parklets.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 8:17 pm
as he declared a significant, pecuniary interest in
Item 34 as his spouse is the co-chair of the voluntary board of Sydney Gay and
Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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C1125(1) Item 34 Notice
of Motion: Bringing Mardi Gras to the Inner West
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Motion:
(D’Arienzo/Smith)
1. That
Council notes Inner West Council’s ongoing proud commitment to
initiatives and events that celebrate and support the LGBTQI+ community,
including the Inner West Pride Centre, Trans and Gender Diverse Swim Nights,
Feel the Love, Drag Story Time, the Mardi Gras Viewing Party, and next
year’s opening of the Inner West Pride Walk.
2. That
Council notes that Inner West Council has been approached by Sydney Gay and
Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) about the following opportunities to collaborate
ahead of the 2026 festival:
a) Hosting
Sissy Ball, one of the flagship festival events, at Marrickville Town Hall;
and
b) Providing
a community workshop space to construct SGLMG parade floats and costumes.
3. That
Council partners with SGLMG to host Sissy Ball at Marrickville Town Hall in
2026 and works with organisers to identify additional in-kind and financial
support that Council could provide, including promotion, production and event
infrastructure, and talent costs, with funding sources to be identified in
the next quarterly budget review.
4. That
Council works with SGLMG to investigate Council-owned venues which could be
suitable to host the SGLMG float construction workshop.
5. That
Council seeks to negotiate recognition of Inner West Council as a leading
sponsor, inclusion of inner west events on the Mardi Gras app and
publications, and the inclusion of an Inner West Council float in the
parade.
6. That
Council commences discussions with SGLMG organisers about developing a longer
term partnership to host events within the SGLMG festival program in the
Inner West LGA for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 festival periods, noting 2028 is
the 50 year celebration of SGLMG.
7. That
Council receives a report back on the above, including costs, to the December
2025 Meeting.
8.
That Council also include in the report details about the Feel
the Love program and any other events for our younger members of the queer
community to participate in including the Summer Fling Ball, presented by
House of Silky the day after Sissy Ball.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Howard
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Councillor Howard returned to the Meeting
at 8:22 pm.
Procedural Motion (Carlisle/Howard)
That Council allow the Clr
D’Arienzo to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 35.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 35 Notice
of Motion: Transformation of the former Wesley Mission
Hospital to the Inner West
Project
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Motion:
(D’Arienzo/Carlisle)
1. That
Council acknowledges TOGA’s submission to the Our Fairer Future Plan,
commending Council’s proactive approach to address housing diversity,
affordability, and equitable growth across the LGA and supports the alignment
of Our Fairer Future Plan with TOGA’s strategic redevelopment of the
Ashfield site as a mixed-use precinct, anchored by a state of the art mental
health campus supported by residential dwellings to meet the evolving needs
of the Inner West community.
2. That
Council notes that following the closure of the Wesley Hospital Ashfield in
April 2024, Inner West Council and the community called on Wesley Mission to
repurpose the facility for community good rather than simply selling to the
highest bidder.
3. That
Council acknowledges the recent opening of the largest 'meanwhile use'
housing initiative in the Southern Hemisphere at the Ashfield site, delivered
in partnership with TOGA, Housing All Australians, Women’s Community
Shelters (WCS), Jewish House, and FDC Building & Fitout.
4. That
Council acknowledges this groundbreaking project provides over 100 beds,
equalling over 36,500 safe nights for women, children, men and transgender
people, alongside wraparound support services.
5. That
Council notes the establishment of WCS’s Community Support Hub onsite,
providing case management, legal clinics, life skills programs, and mental
health support for women from the broader community.
6. That
Council utilise Council’s communication channels to promote the Inner
West Project’s call for volunteers and local community organisations to
volunteer through a range of opportunities, including gardening/garden
maintenance, odd household fix-it jobs, staffing the essential needs
“shop”, running workshops or community activities in the hub (for
mums, or for kids during school holidays), food provision including big batch
cooking separated into single-serve containers to be frozen, or shelf-stable
pantry items, or transporting donations to site.
7. That
Council includes in the communication materials information for volunteer
roles and opportunities, information on how community organisations can get involved
and registration process and contact details to register as a volunteer with
Women’s Community Shelters.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
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C1125(1) Item 36 Notice
of Motion: Inner West Council Development Control Plan
(DCP)
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Motion:
(D’Arienzo/Scott)
1.
That Council notes
the existing Development Control Plans (DCPs) are criticised for being overly
complicated, archaic, and difficult to interpret.
2.
That Council
reviews and consolidates the three existing Development Control Plans
(Ashfield DCP, Leichhardt DCP, and Marrickville DCP) into a single,
simplified, principles-based Development Control Plan for the Inner West
Local Government Area.
3.
That Council
develops the new DCP as a principles and objectives based instrument grounded
in design quality, sustainability and climate
resilience, and contextual responsiveness principles to prioritise
design outcomes, provide flexibility for contextually appropriate development
and enable professional judgment to guide site-specific design responses.
4.
That Council
incorporates the Design Guide and all previous Council resolutions and
adopted motions relating to development controls, including solar panels in
heritage conservation areas and considers the transition from high, medium
and low density areas.
5.
That Council
examine the integration of the State Government’s new pattern book
designs within the new DCP to standardise design elements and provide clear
visual guidance for applicants and the community.
6.
That Council
allocate the DCP review and consolidation as the first and priority project
for the newly appointed City Architect to lead the DCP project and directly
engage with local architects and planners, to ensure it reflects best
practice.
7.
That Council notes
that the objectives of this DCP are to support high-quality, sustainable
development outcomes and:
a)
Reduce the number of matters proceeding
to the Land and Environment Court;
b)
Provide greater certainty for residents
and applicants;
c)
Streamline development assessment
processes; and
d)
Ensure consistency across the LGA.
8.
That Council brings back a draft DCP to
the April 2026 Council meeting for review prior to community consultation.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Cr Macri
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Procedural Motion: (Howard/Atkins)
That Council enter into Confidential
session.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Scott, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Councillor Scott left the Meeting at 8:35
pm as she declared a significant, pecuniary interest in
Item 38 as the development site at Lords Road is adjacent to her residence.
Confidential Session
That in
accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the
following matter be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reason
provided:
C1125(1) Item 38 67-75 Lords Road, Leichhardt - Dedication of Open
Space (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.
resolutions passed during closed
session
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C1125(1) Item 38 67-75
Lords Road, Leichhardt - Dedication of Open Space
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Motion:(Howard/Smith)
That this item be deferred to the
December 2025 Meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Scott
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Motion: (Howard/Barlow)
That Council move back into the Open
Session of the Council Meeting.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Antoniou, Atkins, Barlow, Blake, Carlisle, Clay, D'Arienzo,
Fergusson, Howard, Macri, Smith and Tastan
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Cr Scott
Councillor Scott returned to the Meeting at 8:36 pm.
Meeting closed at 8.36pm.
Public
Speakers:
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Item #
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Speaker
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Suburb
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Item
6:
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Danielle Blakely
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Sydney
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Item
14:
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Pip Hinman
Tom Patterson
Charles Bailey
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Newtown
Newtown
Leichhardt
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Item
23:
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David Anderson
Robyn Steele
Oliver N Freeman
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Rozelle
Rozelle
Rozelle
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Item
34:
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Tracie Miller
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Sydney
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Item
35:
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Bronte Hughes
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Ashfield
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Item
36:
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Justin Hill
Laura Ryan
Heather Davie
Helen Hughes
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Marrickville
Newtown
Marrickville
Summer Hill
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**Petition tabled by Clr Clay for Item
14 Camperdown Memorial Rest Park –
Extension of Hire Agreement**
The
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 18th day of November
2025, were confirmed as a correct record on this 9th day of December
2025.