Ordinary Council Meeting
15 September 2014, 7:00pm
All minutes are subject to confirmation at a subsequent
meeting and may be amended by resolution at that meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting
15 September 2014, 7:00pm
All minutes are subject to confirmation at a subsequent
meeting and may be amended by resolution at that meeting.
PRESENT: Councillor D. Brooks-Horn (Chair), Councillor K. Brent, Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor S. Cheong, Councillor M. Gold, Councillor D. Hutchens, Councillor D. Karpin, 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, Director – Major Projects, Manager – Special Projects, Manager – Environmental Health and Manager – Governance.
OPENING OF MEETING WITH PRAYER
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the General Manager.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Mayor gave an acknowledgement of Country.
WEBCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETING
The Mayor advised those present that the Meeting was being webcast.
Beverly Young on behalf of Sydney Wildlife, objecting to the Rural Fires Amendment (Vegetation Clearing) Bill 2014, known as the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code highlighting the impact on native fauna, habitat, and safe passage.
Lynne McLaughlin of Lane Cove and of behalf of the Lane Cove Bushland Management Advisory Committee, opposed to the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code and urging Council to make strong representations to State Government against the legislation.
Emma Mills of Greenwich, objecting to the Part Road Closure of Standish Street, Greenwich expressing concerns including the width of the closure, loss of access to Gore Creek Reserve, effect on property values and the character of the street.
Corrine Fisher of the Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation Society opposed to the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code, objecting to the City of Sydney Amendment (Elections) Bill 2014 and supporting Sustainability Lane Guidelines.
Ron Gornall of Lane Cove, opposed to the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code and thanking Council for considering feedback in relation to the development of guidelines for the upcoming Sustainability Lane.
Frances Vissel on behalf of the Stringybark Creek Residents Association, objecting to the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code.
Doug Stuart of Longueville, supporting the Notices of Motion put forward in relation to the St Leonards Commercial District and expressing concerns regarding the sale of part of Standish Street, Greenwich.
Gaye White of Greenwich, objecting to the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code and suggesting an offset initiative be considered to replace trees that have so far been removed.
Yvonne Barber of Greenwich, supporting the Notice of Motion to seek exemption from the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code and expressing concerns regarding enforcement of the new legislation.
Tom Lawson of Greenwich, commenting on the “Review of Community Representatives on Council’s Advisory Committees” and recommending new appointments to the Bicycle Advisory Committee be considered.
Maralyn Lawson of Greenwich, encouraging Lower North Shore Council’s come together to oppose the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code at the upcoming Local Government NSW Conference.
Reg Miu of Lane Cove West, objecting to the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 18 AUGUST 2014 |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Hutchens and Gold that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 18 August 2014 be received. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Gold that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 18 August 2014 be confirmed. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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A Motion was moved by Councillors Palmer and Brent that Council obtain independent expert advice on appropriate height and rezoning options for the St Leonards Commercial Core precinct. |
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Upon being put to the vote the Motion was declared lost. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer and Strassberg (Total 3). Against the Motion were Councillors Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 5). Abstained Councillor Karpin (Total 1). |
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A Motion was moved by Councillors Palmer and Strassberg that Council:- 1. Request NSW Planning & Infrastructure supply more information on its strategic vision for the future of the Lane Cove section of the St Leonards commercial core with respect to housing and employment targets; and 2. Express to NSW Planning & Infrastructure the urgency and priority that should be given to this request given that potentially multiple projects are awaiting rezoning. |
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Upon being put to the vote the Motion was declared lost. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Karpin and Strassberg (Total 4). Against the Motion were Councillors Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 5). |
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MOTION A Motion was moved by Councillors Brent and Strassberg that Council supports Local Government NSW in opposing the City of Sydney Amendment (Elections) Bill 2014. |
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A Foreshadowed Motion was moved by Councillors Bennison and Gold that Council write to the Minister for Local Government and the Shooters Party and advise them that Council supports the ‘City of Sydney Amendment (Business Voting and Council Elections) Bill 2014’ in principle, however requests that consideration be given to the following amendments:- 1. That each land owner receives one (1) vote; 2. That each business owner receives one (1) vote (determined by registered lease); 3. That the changes be made available for all LGA’s within NSW; and 4. The Office of State Revenue provide, free of charge, copies of all registered leases when such a request is made by an LGA for the purpose of registration and/or confirmation of business residency. |
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Upon being put to the vote the Motion was declared lost |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer and Strassberg (Total 3). Against the Motion were Councillors Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 6). |
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The Foreshadowed Motion became the Motion |
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Upon being put to the vote the Motion was declared carried. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 5). Against the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Karpin and Strassberg (Total 4). |
Councillor Cheong left the meeting at 8:42pm.
Councillor Cheong returned to the meeting at 8:43pm.
Officer Reports for Determination
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Hutchens and Gold that Council:- 1. Adopt the recommendations of the Road Safety Audit as attached at AT-2; 2. Authorise the General Manager to negotiate with the landowners to install a flashing ‘PANDA’ warning sign on the Coles exit ramp; 3. Consider the installation of informal pedestrian crossings at both Coles entry and exit ramps; and 4. Investigate the installation of suspended floodlighting over the three (3) pedestrian crossings and report back to Council. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
Draft DCP Part R: Traffic, Transport and Parking - Consultation Report |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Strassberg and Hutchens that Council:- 1. Adopt the amended Draft DCP Part R: Traffic, Transport and Parking dated September 2014 attached as AT-1 subject to amending the car parking rates near St Leonards railway station to, 1 space per 100m2 for commercial office or business premises and the residential parking rate to 2 spaces per 3+ bedroom unit; and 2. Advise the adoption of the DCP Amendment in a local newspaper as soon as practical. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Strassberg that Council:- 1. Adopt Development Control Plan Draft Amendment – Boarding House Provisions for finalisation as exhibited to require that:- a. Social Impact Assessments be provided for boarding houses; and b. The maximum kitchen area within a boarding house room is 2m2. 2. Impose as a Standard Condition of Consent for all future Boarding House applications that the strata or community title subdivision of boarding houses is prohibited, as exhibited; 3. Amend Council’s DA Checklist to require a Social Impact Assessment for Boarding House proposals; and 4. Advertise the adoption of DCP Amendment – Boarding House Provisions in a local newspaper as soon as practical. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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Review of Community Representatives on Council's Advisory Committees |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Strassberg and Gold that Council:- 1. Review the current community representation on Council’s Advisory Committees; 2. Retain eight (8) community representatives positions on the Mowbray Precinct Working Party; 3. Advertise the current vacancies on the Advisory Committees; and 4. Remove community representatives on Advisory Committees where they have missed three (3) consecutive meetings or miss 50% of the total number of meetings during a calendar year, without giving acceptable reasons noting that the representative on the Mowbray Precinct Working Party gave acceptable reasons for their absence. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Gold that Council endorse the Northern Sydney Regional Waste Strategy 2014-2021 as an element of its strategic planning framework. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Hutchens that Council adopt the recommendations of the Lane Cove Traffic Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 19 August 2014 subject to the following considerations:- 1. In respect of item X1, an alternate exit route option for heavy truck movements be Little Street, Central Avenue, Longueville Road to Epping Road; and 2. In relation to X5, the final design be submitted to Council prior to construction. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Hutchens that Council:- 1. Receive and note the report; 2. Endorse the Sustainability Lane Stallholder Information and Application Kit included as AT-1; and 3. Council include in Sustainability Lane only local groups which contribute to a more sustainable Lane Cove. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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Annual Financial Statements for 2013/2014 - Referral for Audit |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Karpin that:- 1. In respect to Council's General Purpose Financial Reports the following statement be provided for signature by the Mayor, one other Councillor, the General Manager and the Responsible Accounting Officer:- GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 Statement by Councillors and Management made pursuant to section 413 (2)(C) of the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended). The attached General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014, have been drawn up in accordance with the:- · Local Government Act 1993 (as amended) and the Regulations made thereunder; · Australian Accounting Standards and professional pronouncements; and · Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. To the best of our knowledge and belief, this Report:- · presents fairly the Council's operating result and financial position for the year; and · accords with Council’s accounting and other records. We are not aware of matter that would render this Report false or misleading in any way. The General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014 are shown at AT-1; 2. In respect to Council's Special Purpose Financial Reports, the following statement be provided for signature by the Mayor, one other Councillor, the General Manager and the Responsible Accounting Officer:- SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2014 Statement by Councillors and Management made pursuant to the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. The attached Special Purpose Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014, have been drawn up in accordance with:- · NSW Government Policy Statement "Application of National Competition Policy to Local Government"; · Division of Local Government guidelines "Pricing & Costing for Council Businesses: Guide to Competitive Neutrality"; and · The Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. To the best of our knowledge and belief, these Reports:- · present fairly the Council's operating result and financial position for each of Council’s declared Business Activities for the year; and · accord with Council’s Accounting and other records. We are not aware of any matter that is false or misleading in any way; 3. Council's Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014 be referred for audit by Council’s external Auditors; and 4. Council’s external Auditors consider, and if appropriate, make relevant notes to the accounts that reflect the effect of the ‘Fit for the Future’ on Council’s Balance Sheet. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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Tender for Miscellaneous Trade and General Services - Property Works |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Hutchens that Council:- 1. Accept the following tenders and authorise appointment of those suppliers to Council’s Preferred Supplier Panel for a contract term of two (2) years, plus one option to extend for a further duration of one (1) year, subject to performance:-
2. Delegate to the General Manager authority to finalise and execute the contracts and any other documentation required to give effect to this resolution. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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Officer Reports for Information
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Hutchens that Council receive and note the report. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Karpin and Hutchens that Council receive and note the report. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brent, Palmer, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Strassberg, Bennison and Brooks-Horn (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
CLOSE
The meeting closed at 10:10pm.
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 13 October 2014, at which meeting the signature herein is subscribed.
MAYOR
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