Ordinary Council Meeting
3 December 2018, 7:00pm
All minutes are subject to confirmation at a subsequent
meeting and may be amended by resolution at that meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting
3 December 2018, 7:00pm
All minutes are subject to confirmation at a subsequent
meeting and may be amended by resolution at that meeting.
Ordinary Council 3 December 2018
Minutes
PRESENT: Councillor P. Palmer (Chair), Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor K. Brent, Councillor D. Brooks-Horn, Councillor D. Strassberg, Councillor F. Vissel and Councillor A. Zbik.
ALSO PRESENT: General Manager, Executive Manager – Corporate Services, Executive Manager – Environmental Services, Executive Manager – Open Space & Urban Services, Executive Manager – Human Services, Executive Officer to the General Manager, Coordinator – Strategic Planning and Manager – Governance.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
Councillor Vissel declared a non pecuniary conflict of interest that is significant later in the meeting in regards to item Y4 of the November 2018 Lane Cove Traffic Committee Meeting, “Fraser Street, Lane Cove North” as she is a resident of Fraser Street. She advised she would vacate the chamber and not debate or vote on the item.
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Bennison that the Confidential Agenda item be moved to the end of the meeting and considered as the last agenda item. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
OPENING OF MEETING WITH PRAYER
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Karen Paull of the Lane Cove Uniting Church.
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.
Guy Hallowes of Lane Cove North, on behalf of the Stringybark Creek Residents Association in providing clarification as to the concerns raised by the Association in relation to LEP Amendment No. 27 for the rezoning of 1 Girraween Avenue particularly in relation to the height limit of 17.5 meters and the ability for the lower height proposed to be enforced.
Alasdair Stuart of Lane Cove in relation to LEP Amendment No. 27 for the rezoning of 1 Girraween Avenue requesting any rezoning encourage development that is in keeping with the area and does not set a precedent forcing the rezoning of the surrounding properties.
Diana Hallowes of Lane Cove North expressing concerns in relation to LEP Amendment No. 27 for the rezoning of 1 Girraween Avenue, requesting any rezoning be structured in such a way as to permit only the type of development outlined in concept drawings for the site.
Don Murchison of Greenwich tabling a video highlighting the pedestrian and cycling safety issues along River Road footpath and requesting Council pursue grant funding to widen the footpath to accommodate a shared user path.
John Hancocks on behalf of the Wollstonecraft Precinct, Committee for North Sydney and Overdevelopment We’re Over It Community Action Group, expressing concerns in relation to the Sydney Metro over station development concept proposal for Crows Nest and urging Council to object to the proposal.
Jacky Barker of Lane Cove highlighting the success of the Gold for Gunnedah Campaign and thanking all those who participated and expressing concerns in regards to the impact on parking resulting from swimming carnivals held at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre during February.
Merri Southwood, on behalf of the Greenwich Community Association, supporting Council’s Planning Proposal in relation to the Medium Density Housing Code, expressing concerns in regards to the St Leonards South Planning Proposal and urging Council not to rely on the proposed development in this precinct in relation to housing targets for the Local Government Area.
Alan Winney of Greenwich, urging Council to consider the development potential of the significant sites identified in the State Governments St Leonards / Crows Nest Draft Plans to meet housing targets to allow more appropriate development in St Leonards South.
Peter Dean of Greenwich, providing clarification on the comments recorded in relation to an earlier speaker and tabling a copy of the speakers statement.
Doug Stuart of Longueville, supporting Council’s Planning Proposal in relation to the Medium Density Housing Code and urging Council to finalise its consultation and secure a decision on the proposal prior to the State Government Election in March 2019.
Sue Yelland of Wollstonecraft, highlighting the benefits of medium density development and suggesting that St Leonards South should be medium density.
Anita Jubian of St Leonards, expressing concerns in relation to high density development in St Leonards South and Council’s correspondence to the Department of Planning dated 30 October 2018.
Anthony Nolan of Lane Cove, thanking Council for its efforts in regards to the administration of the Local Government Area.
Arlette Jubian of Greenwich, expressing concerns in relation to high density development in St Leonards South and Council’s correspondence to the Department of Planning dated 30 October 2018 and requesting Council rescind this correspondence.
Penny Mabbutt of Greenwich, expressing concerns in relation to access given to Viva Energy Terminal at Greenwich during the 2017-18 New Years Eve festivities and requesting it not occur or residents be granted equal rights of access during the period.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 19 NOVEMBER 2018 |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Brent that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 19 November 2018 be received. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Brent and Brooks-Horn that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 19 November 2018 be confirmed. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
Mayoral Minutes
Officer Reports for Determination
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Open Space Rezoninigs in Mowbray Precinct, Planning Proposal No.27 - Post Consultation Report |
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A Motion was moved by Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that Council:- 1. Receive and note the public submissions and the Public Hearing report; 2. Resolve to proceed with the Planning Proposal as exhibited to:- a. Rezone the public park on Girraween Avenue, Lane Cove North, from RE1 Public Recreation to R4 High Density Residential with a height limit of 17.5m and FSR of 1.6:1; b. Reclassify the land at 1 Girraween Avenue, Lane Cove North from Community Land to Operational Land; c. Rezone 552 Mowbray Road from R4 High Density Residential to RE1 Public Recreation; and d. Remove the identification of 10 - 20 Pinaroo Place on Council’s Land Reservation Acquisition Map as “Reserved for Acquisition”; 3. Request the Department of Planning and Environment to finalise the draft LEP 2009 amendments as detailed in Recommendation 2 including obtaining any appropriate approval of the Governor under section 30(2) of the Local Government Act 1993; and 4. Develop a Development Control Plan for the Girraween Avenue site based on the Department of Housing proposal. |
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AMENDMENT An Amendment was moved by Councillors Vissel and Zbik that Council:- 1. Receive and note the public submissions and the Public Hearing report; 2. Resolve to proceed with the Planning Proposal as exhibited to:- a. Rezone the public park on Girraween Avenue, Lane Cove North, from RE1 Public Recreation to R4 High Density Residential with a height limit of 14.5m and FSR of 1.6:1; b. Reclassify the land at 1 Girraween Avenue, Lane Cove North from Community Land to Operational Land; c. Rezone 552 Mowbray Road from R4 High Density Residential to RE1 Public Recreation; and d. Remove the identification of 10 - 20 Pinaroo Place on Council’s Land Reservation Acquisition Map as “Reserved for Acquisition”; and 3. Request the Department of Planning and Environment to finalise the draft LEP 2009 amendments as detailed in Recommendation 2 including obtaining any appropriate approval of the Governor under section 30(2) of the Local Government Act 1993. |
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Upon being put to the meeting the Amendment was declared lost. |
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For the Amendment was Councillor Vissel (Total 1). Against the Amendment were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg and Zbik (Total 6). |
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Upon being put to the meeting the Motion was declared carried. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Zbik and Strassberg that Council note the correspondence that was received from the Stringybark Creek Residents Association regarding the accuracy of their submission to the Panel Hearing held on 14 November 2018. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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November 2018 Traffic Committee Meeting – ITEM Y4 Fraser Street Lane Cove North |
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Councillor Vissel declared a non pecuniary conflict of interest that is significant in item Y4 of the November 2018 Lane Cove Traffic Committee Meeting, “Fraser Street, Lane Cove North”, as she is a resident of Fraser Street, Lane Cove North. She advised she will vacate the chamber and not debate or vote on the item. |
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Councillor Vissel left the Chambers at 8:25pm |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Palmer that Council consider Item Y4 “Fraser Street, Lane Cove North” of the November 2018 Lane Cove Traffic Committee Meeting separately. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg and Zbik (Total 6). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). Absent was Councillor Vissel (Total 1). |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brent that Council adopts the recommendations of the Lane Cove Traffic Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 20 November 2018 in relation item Y4 “Fraser Street, Lane Cove North”. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg and Zbik (Total 6). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). Absent was Councillor Vissel (Total 1). |
Councillor Vissel returned to the Chamber at 8:27pm.
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St Leonards Plaza - Request for Tender for a Project Manager |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that:- 1. The tender for the provision of a Project Management Consultant be awarded to TSA Management subject to satisfactory financial capacity checks; and 2. The General Manager be authorised to enter into a contract with TSA Management. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
Officer Reports for Information
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Replacement of Lane Cove Aquatic Centre 50 Metre Pool and Grandstand |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Strassberg that the report be received and noted. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Pursuant to section 10A(4), the public were invited to make representations to the council meeting before any part of the meeting is closed, as to whether that part of the meeting should be closed to consider:
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Mayoral Minute - General Manager's Performance Review for 2017/18 |
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It is recommended that the Council close so much of the meeting to the public as provided for under Section 10A(2) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the matter will involve the discussion of personnel matters concerning a particular individual; it further being considered that discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to public interest by reason of the foregoing and as the report contains personal information about the performance of a staff member. |
No members of the public made representations.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.
The meeting resumed at 8:55pm.
Closed Committee commenced at 8:56pm. The public and media left the chamber.
Open Council resumed at 8:57pm. The public and media were invited into the chamber.
Confidential Items
The General Manager read the recommendations of the Item considered in Closed Committee prior to Council’s consideration:
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Mayoral Minute - General Manager's Performance Review for 2017/18 It is recommended that the Council close so much of the meeting to the public as provided for under Section 10A(2) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the matter will involve the discussion of personnel matters concerning a particular individual; it further being considered that discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to public interest by reason of the foregoing and as the report contains personal information about the performance of a staff member. |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Palmer that Council:- 1. Endorse the outstanding level of performance achieved by the General Manager, Craig Wrightson in his performance review for 2017/18; 2. The General Manager’s remuneration for 2018/19 be as determined in Closed Session; and 3. Endorse the General Manager’s Performance Agreement 2018/19. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
CLOSE
The meeting closed at 8:58pm.
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 18 February 2019, at which meeting the signature herein is subscribed.
MAYOR
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