Ordinary Council 17 June 2013
Minutes
PRESENT: Councillor S. Bennison (Chair), Councillor
K. Brent, Councillor D. Brooks-Horn, Councillor S. Cheong, Councillor M. Gold,
Councillor D. Hutchens, Councillor P. Palmer, and Councillor D. Strassberg.
ALSO PRESENT: General Manager, Executive Manager –
Corporate Services, Executive Manager – Environmental Services, Executive
Manager – Open Space & Urban Services, Executive Manager – Human Services,
Manager – Strategic Planning and Governance Officer.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Tyrell Freeman-Mafi of St Ignatius
College, Riverview gave an acknowledgement of Country.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
Councillor Strassberg declared a non-pecuniary conflict of interest in Lane Cove West Public School Traffic Study - Drop-Off
Activity on Cullen Street as he is parent at the school and Vice President of
the P&C Association. He indicated
he would discuss and vote on the matter.
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APOLOGIES
Apologies be received on behalf
of Councillor D. Karpin.
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bennison that the apology be
accepted and leave of absence be granted.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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WEBCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETING
The Mayor advised those present
that the Meeting was being webcast.
OPENING OF MEETING WITH PRAYER
The meeting was opened with a
prayer by the General Manager.
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SUSPENSION
OF STANDING ORDERS
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that Standing
Orders be suspended and that members of the public who wish to address
Council be allowed to do so for a maximum of three minutes.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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PUBLIC
FORUM
Ian Biner of Burley Street Lane Cove expressing concerns on
behalf of park users regarding the installation of fitness equipment at Stringybark
Creek Reserve.
Robina Bonwick, President of the Lane Cove West Public
School P & C Association regarding the traffic study recently undertaken
commenting on the feasibility of a morning bus option, pedestrian crossing concerns,
the proposed walking bus project, repositioning the current bus stop and the
area encompassed within the 40km/hr speed zone.
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RESUMPTION
OF STANDING ORDERS
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132
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that Standing Orders be resumed.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 20 MAY 2013
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133
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Strassberg that the minutes
of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 20 May 2013 be received and confirmed.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Mayoral Minutes
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Memorandum of Understanding with St Ignatius
College Riverview
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that:-
- The Mayor and
General Manager co-sign the Memorandum of Understanding with St Ignatius
College, Riverview.
- With regard to
the Committee that Council nominate the following:-
a) The Mayor and Deputy Mayor;
b) One (1) Councillor, Councillor Karpin;
c) A representative from the Aboriginal Advisory Committee; and
d) The General Manager and / or his representative.
- Councillor
Karpin be thanked for initiating the Memorandum of Understanding.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Suspension of Standing Orders
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135
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn so that the
Memorandum of Understanding may be signed.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Resumption of Standing Orders
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136
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Palmer that Standing Orders be
resumed.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Procedural Motion
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Bennison and Brooks-Horn that ‘Lane Cove West Public School Traffic Study -
Drop-Off Activity on Cullen Street’ be brought forward and dealt with as the
next item.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Lane Cove West Public School Traffic Study -
Drop-off Activity on Cullen Street
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Brent and Strassberg that:-
1. Lane
Cove West Public School be requested to conduct a survey, with the assistance
of Council, to confirm the number of students that would commit to using the
morning bus service.
2. The
following proposed changes be submitted to the Traffic Committee for
consideration for a trial period of 6 months (or two [2] school terms):-
a) Endorse
the proposed changes to time-restricted parking in Cullen Street to be
consistent with the operating hours of the school zone; and
b) Endorse
the proposed ‘No Stopping Zone’ opposite the School on Cullen Street and at
the same time providing additional drop off spaces on the school side of
Cullen Street.
3. Council
request the Roads and Maritime Services and Transurban to consider funding a
pilot project with a paid ‘Walking Bus Driver’, and Chatswood Area Command be
requested to consider providing staff to assist.
4. Council
work with Lane Cove West Public School to improve the route and scheduling of
the school bus to ensure it meets the demand of the school student
population.
5. The
Traffic Committee review:-
a) The
area included within the 40km/hr school zone especially with respect to
Banksia Close and Wood Street; and
b) The
pedestrian crossings at Centennial Avenue, Barwon Road and Hallam Avenue, and
Beatrice Street and Burns Bay Road.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total
0).
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Officer Reports for Determination
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Local Government Reforms - Sansom Review
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Palmer that Council:-
1. Receive and note the report;
2. Endorse the resolutions of the Mayors Meeting on 29 May
2013; and
3. Give authority to the Mayor and General Manager to finalise
a submission on the Independent Local Government Review Panel’s consultation
paper, subject to:-
a) Circulating the submission to Councillors for any feedback
a week prior to the closing date; and
b) The following changes:-
i)
Council oppose the oversight of financial
audits by the Auditor General;
ii)
Reinforce its support by outlining the likely
reasons for breakdown in the Mayor and General Manager relations being the:-
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Inexperience of Mayors and Councillors; and
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Lack of expertise on behalf of the councillors
in their recruitment and / or management of General Managers;
and requesting
the DLG to intervene at an earlier stage.
iii) Council support a system to better fund councils that have high
tourist activity.
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For the Motion
were Councillors Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens,
Strassberg and Bennison (Total 8).
Against the
Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Marshall Precinct Draft DCP
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Gold that:-
1. Council adopt the Draft DCP (AT-1) dated 11 June
2013, for the purpose of community consultation for 6 weeks in accordance
with the consultation strategy outlined in the report for the area bound by
Marshall Avenue to the south, Pacific Highway to the north, the rail line to
the east and Berry Road to the west.
2. Following exhibition of the Draft DCP, a report come back to
Council on the results of the consultation.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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NSW White Paper
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Hutchens that:-
1. Council endorse the Report’s comments as the core submission
to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure on the NSW White Paper.
2. The Mayor and General Manager review any further community
submissions received for consideration for the final submission to the White
Paper.
3. The following amendments be made to the submission:-
a) Point 21 be amended to refer only to residential flat buildings;
b) Point 10 be expanded to include heritage properties and Heritage
Conservation Areas;
c) Point 17 ensure public confidence is maximised in lieu of public
safety;
d) Point 25 works in kind to be retained as a section 94 contribution
method;
e) Council indicate its support for ensuring the inclusion of school
infrastructure in Sub Regional Delivery Plans and / or Growth Infrastructure
Plans; and
f)
Council supports voluntary planning agreements
4. Council write to the Minister of Planning requesting a
meeting with Uncle Max Harrison, member of Council’s Aboriginal Advisory
Committee, to discuss impacts on aboriginal heritage that the White Paper
will have.
5. Council thank the Minister of Planning for his attendance and
participation in the meeting held with Councillors and Council staff on 13
June 2013.
6. Council request of the Minister that two (2) storey dwellings
be assessed under the merit system and not the complying development or code
assessable tracks, if the Council complies with the following conditions:-
a) Achieve satisfactory standard of complying or code
assessable developments (e.g. 70% or greater) through an annual performance
assessment; and
b) That they have an IHAP that determines applications.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Referendum on Constitutional Recognition
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Palmer that:-
1. Council promote the case for support
of constitutional recognition of local government over the next three (3)
months in the Quarterly Newsletter, the Mayor’s Column, on Council’s website
and any other relevant publications, as well as at appropriate forums.
2. The Mayor write to local Federal
Members of Parliament seeking their support for the passing of the Constitution
Alteration (Local Government) Bill 2013.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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A New Local Government Act for NSW
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Brent that Council make a submission on the discussion paper “A New Local
Government Act for NSW” based on the comments included in this report subject
to further clarification from the Local Government Acts Taskforce regarding
the meaning of the reference “people have fairer access to the economic
resources and services essential to meet their basic needs and to improve
their quality of life…” shown under the Community Consultation and
Engagement proposal.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Procedural Motion
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that the previous
item ‘A New Local Government Act for NSW’ be recommitted for further
consideration.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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A New Local Government Act for NSW
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that Council make a submission on the discussion paper “A New Local
Government Act for NSW” based on the comments included in this report subject
to:-
1. Further clarification from the Local Government Acts Taskforce
regarding the meaning of the reference “people have fairer access to the
economic resources and services essential to meet their basic needs and to
improve their quality of life…” shown under the Community Consultation
and Engagement proposal.
2. In relation to the disposal of public land, that the requirement
for a public inquiry be limited to the disposal of land that has not recently
been the subject of a rezoning process by the council.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Sister Cities Policy
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Gold that Council not pay any expenses for Councillors related to an
overseas Sister City visit unless:-
1. There is a justifiable and measurable social or economic
benefit to Lane Cove; and
2. The Division of Local Government Guidelines on the Provision
of Facilities and Payment of Expenses to Mayors and councillors and related
Council policies are met for transparency purposes.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison (Total 6).
Against the Motion were
Councillors Palmer and Brent (Total 2).
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Revised Tender for Access Road Across
304-314 Burns Bay Road
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Brooks-Horn that:-
1. Council accept the Tender from Talis
Civil Pty Ltd for an amount of $2,661,264
(inclusive of GST) for the provision of the access
road across 304-314 Burns Bay Road.
2. The General
Manager be authorised to enter into a contract with Talis Civil Pty Ltd.
3. Having regard to points 1 and 2 (above)
and the operation of Clause 5.10 of the NPWC3 General Conditions of Contract
(Contract), Council execute a Deed of Guarantee under seal, by way of
additional security, for the performance of the Contract.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Tender for Supply and Installation of
Traffic Signals at Mowbray Road, Ralston Street and Beaconsfield Road
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Palmer and Brent that:-
1. The
tender for the provision of Supply and Installation of Traffic Signals at
Mowbray Road, Ralston Street and Beaconsfield Road be awarded to Corrigan
Electrics for an amount of $311,300 (including GST); and
2. The
General Manager be authorised to enter into a contract with Corrigan
Electrics.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Organisational Structure
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brent and Brooks-Horn that Council:-
1. Re-determine
the organisational structure as detailed in Attachment 1; and
2. Determine
the positions of Executive Manager, Open Space & Urban Services; Human
Services; Environmental Services and Corporate Services as senior staff
positions within the organisational structure.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Kindy Cove Child Care Centre National
Quality Framework Assessment
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Brent that Council:-
1. Receive
and note this Report;
2. Notes
the receipt of an Exceeding National Quality Standard of rating at Kindy Cove
Child Care Centre; and
3. Write
to all the staff at Kindy Cove and congratulate them on the excellent result
achieved.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Lane Cove Traffic Committee Meeting held on
Tuesday 21 May 2013
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Brooks-Horn and Palmer that Council adopt the recommendations of
the Lane Cove Traffic Committee meeting held on Tuesday, 21 May 2013.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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Officer Reports for Information
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Council Snapshot
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Bennison that Council receive and note the report.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brooks-Horn, Palmer, Brent, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Strassberg and Bennison
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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CLOSE
The meeting closed at 8:45pm.
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council
Meeting of 15 July 2013, at which meeting the signature herein is
subscribed.
MAYOR
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