MINUTES OF GENERAL
Meeting
Held
at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on
Wednesday, 20 June, 2012
at
6:33 pm
PRESENT
Councillors Berman (Chairman), Browne, Chopra,
Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart.
NOTE: Councillors
Chopra and Browne arrived after the Opening Prayer.
Councillor
Smart left the meeting at 8.31pm following consideration of Item 14 and
returned at 9.23pm. He was not present for consideration of Item 15.
Councillor
Chopra left the meeting at 9.05pm following consideration of Item 15 and did
not return. He was not present for consideration of Items 2, 16 and 18.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Reverend Ann Hogan of Hornsby Uniting Church, opened the meeting in prayer.
Acknowledgement of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY
Statement by the Chairman:
"We recognise our Shire's rich cultural and religious
diversity and we acknowledge and pay respect to the beliefs of all members of
our community, regardless of creed or faith."
ABORIGINAL RECOGNITION
Statement by the Chairman:
"We
acknowledge we are on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai Peoples.
We pay our respects to elders past and present."
AUDIO RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING
Statement by the Chairman:
"I
advise all present that tonight's meeting is being audio recorded for the
purposes of providing a record of public comment at the meeting,
supporting the democratic process, broadening knowledge and participation in
community affairs, and demonstrating Council’s commitment to openness and
accountability. The recordings will be made available on Council’s website
once the Minutes have been finalised. All speakers are requested to ensure
their comments are relevant to the issue at hand and to refrain from making
personal comments or criticisms."
APOLOGIES / leave of absence
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
seconded by COUNCILLOR EVANS,
THAT the apology and request for leave of
absence from Councillors Martin and Russell in respect of an inability to
attend the General Meeting on 20 June 2012 be accepted and leave of absence be
granted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS BERMAN, BROWNE, CHOPRA, EVANS,
HUTCHENCE, MCMURDO, MILLS AND SMART
AGAINST: NIL
POLITICAL
DONATIONS DISCLOSURE
Statement by the
Chairman:
“In
accordance with Section 147 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979, any person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application
or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on
tonight’s agenda, and who has made a reportable political donation or gift to a
Councillor or employee of the Council, must make a Political Donations
Disclosure Statement.
If a
Councillor or employee has received a reportable political donation or
gift from a person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application
or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on
tonight’s agenda, they must declare a non-pecuniary conflict of interests to
the meeting, disclose the nature of the interest and manage the conflict of interests
in accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct.”
presentations
Nil
declarations of interest
COUNCILLOR
BERMAN declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 13 - EN29/12 Schofield
Parade, Pennant Hills - Old Pony Club Site. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR
MILLS declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 14 - PLN28/12 Epping Town
Centre Study - Report on Submissions. Refer to that
Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Chopra,
THAT the Minutes of the General Council
Meeting held on Wednesday 16 May 2012 be confirmed, a copy having been
distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: nil
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petitionS
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON
AGENDA ITEMS
THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED his
intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception
method and announced the items.
Items 2, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 were
withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the recommendations in respect of
items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 19 and 20 be adopted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
NOTE:
Item 21 was
called over and noted.
For the sake of clarity, the above items are
recorded in Agenda sequence.
NOTE: Persons wishing to address Council on matters which were on
the Agenda were permitted to speak, prior to the item being discussed, and
their names are recorded in the Minutes in respect of that particular item.
GENERAL BUSINESS
General Manager's
Division
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1 GM11/12 Model
Code of Conduct - Review by Division of Local Government
(F2005/00156)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the draft letter to the Division of Local
Government outlined in General Manager’s Report No. GM11/12 be endorsed, and
this letter be sent to the Division of Local Government as a formal
submission to its review of the Model Code of Conduct for local councils.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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2 GM12/12 Adoption of
Council's Delivery Program - Includes the Operational Plan, Budget, Fees and
Charges and Rating Structure for 2012/13
(F2011/01357)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT
Council:
1.
Adopt the Delivery Program including the Operational Plan
2012/13, Budget and Fees and Charges 2012/13, incorporating the amendments to
the documents recommended in this Report and Late Item Information Memo No.
LM5/12.
2. Endorse
the three additional fees to the 2012/13 Fees and Charges for public
exhibition for a period of 28 days from 21 June until 20 July 2012 with a
further report back to Council on completion of the exhibition period if
submissions are received.
3. Make and levy the Ordinary Rates for 2012/13 in
accordance with the table shown in the Rates section of this Report.
4. Make and levy the Catchments Remediation Rate on all
rateable land in the Shire, in accordance with the table shown in the Rates
section of this Report.
5. Make and levy the Hornsby Quarry Loan Rate on all
rateable land in the Shire, in accordance with the table shown in the Rates
section of this Report.
6. Continue
to provide eligible pensioners with a $10 concession in respect of the
Hornsby Quarry Loan Rate, represented by a reduction in the Base amount.
7. Continue
to provide eligible pensioners with an additional $20 concession in respect
of the rate variation represented by a reduction in the Base amount.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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Corporate and Community
Division
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3 CC24/12 Storey Park Community Facility Redevelopment - Feedback from Community Consultation
(F2010/00659)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT:
1. On
the basis of the Stage 2 consultation detailed in Executive Manager’s Report
No. CC24/12, Council agree to lodge a development application for the
redevelopment of Asquith Community Centre to include a new multi purpose
community centre and 72 place child care centre as per the concept drawings
attached to Executive Manager’s Report No CC24/12.
2. Noting
that rationalisation of Council properties will be essential for the Storey
Park Community Facility Redevelopment project to progress, Council provide in
principle support for the sale of Council properties at Lords Ave, Asquith
(which currently accommodate the Asquith Nursery and Preschool and the
Asquith Leisure and Learning Centre) and the Council property in Linda
Street, Hornsby (which currently accommodates the Hornsby Nursery and
Preschool) to assist in funding the project.
3. Should
development consent be provided for the project, a report be prepared for
Council’s consideration which further deals with the project funding model.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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4 CC26/12 Hornsby
Shire Council Social Plan 2010-2014 – Service Plan for 2012/13.
(F2009/00662)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the Hornsby Shire Council Social Plan
2010-2014 – Service Plan for 2012/13, as attached to Executive Manager’s
Report No. CC26/12, be adopted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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5 CC28/12 Investments and
Borrowings for 2011/12 - Status for Period Ending 30 April 2012
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s
Report No. CC28/12 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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6 CC31/12 Outstanding
Council Resolutions - Period Until 28 February 2012
(F2005/00112)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s
Report No. CC31/12 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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7 CC32/12 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and
Designated Persons
(F2011/00977)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council note the Disclosure of
Pecuniary Interests and Other Matters Returns recently lodged with the
General Manager have been tabled as required by the Local Government Act.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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8 CC33/12 Local Government
Remuneration Tribunal - 2012 Report and Determination - Fixing of Mayor and
Councillor Fees for 2012/13
(F2004/09552)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT:
1. Council
note that the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal's 2012 Report and
Determination proposes no change to the categories of councils. As a
consequence, Hornsby Shire Council remains in the Metropolitan Centre
Category.
2. In
accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act, and the 2012 Report
and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an annual
fee of $21,700 be paid to each Councillor for the period 1 July 2012 to 30
June 2013.
3. In
accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act, and the 2012 Report
and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an
additional annual fee of $57,660 be paid to the Mayor for the period 1 July
2012 to 30 June 2013.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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9 CC34/12 Councillors'
Expenses and Facilities Policy - 2012 Annual Review
(F2004/09552)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT:
1. The
amended Councillors’ Expenses and Facility Policy, as attached to Executive
Manager’s Report No. CC34/12, be adopted for the purpose of public
exhibition.
2. If
submissions are received during the public exhibition period, a further
report be prepared for Council’s consideration which addresses those
submissions.
3. Should
no submissions be received, the Policy as attached to Executive Manager’s
Report No. CC34/12 be adopted and a copy of the amended Policy be forwarded
to the Division of Local Government.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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10 CC35/12 Debts To Be
Written Off - 2011/12 Financial Year
(F2004/06978-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT for 2011/12, and in accordance with Clause 213 of the Local Government (General) Regulation,
Council:
1. Write off debts considered bad totalling $28,634 (as
detailed in Schedule A attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. CC35/12).
2. Note debts considered bad totalling $16,882 which will be
written off under the General Manager's delegated authority (as detailed in
Schedule B attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. CC35/12).
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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Environment Division
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11 EN26/12 Draft
Green Offsets Code - Public Exhibition
(F2010/00633)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the Green Offsets Code included as Attachment 1 to
Executive Manager’s Report No. EN26/12.
2. Write to those who made submissions on the Green Offsets
Code thanking them for their submission.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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12 EN27/12 Brooklyn Waste
Water Treatment Plant- Monitoring Plant Discharge
(F2004/08681-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council:
1. Not proceed
with direct monitoring of discharge from the Brooklyn Waste Water Treatment
Plant.
2. Maintain
the monthly monitoring of the Hawkesbury Estuary both upstream and downstream
of the Brooklyn Waste Water Treatment Plant discharge to ensure ANZECC 2000
guidelines for the protection of aquatic ecosystems are met.
3. Regularly
review licence compliance reports produced by the NSW Environment Protection
Authority to independently assess the adequacy of the compliance monitoring
and reporting undertaken by Sydney Water.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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13 EN29/12 Schofield
Parade, Pennant Hills - Old Pony Club Site
(F2005/00021)
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NOTE: The Mayor
adjourned the meeting at 6.50pm during public forum in respect of this item.
The meeting resumed at 7.00pm.
Mr Nathan
Tilbury, President of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai and Hills District Cricket
Association, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr John
Langston, on behalf of Red Gum Bushland Committee, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Ms Sherrie
Cross, on behalf of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Bruce
Thomson, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Grahame
Bateman, on behalf of Pennant Hills Sporting Community, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Peter
Nimmo, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Tom
Woodrow, President of Pennant Hills Australian Rules Football Club, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Michael
Bradley, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.
NOTE: COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a less than significant
non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of
Meeting Practice (see
Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was
stated by COUNCILLOR BERMAN on the Declaration of Interest form as: “Sports
organisations that I have been associated with have made submissions to
council in relation to this matter” and the explanation of why the
interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “The
association with these organisations is not strong enough to prevent me from
voting on this item”.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCMURDO,
seconded pro forma by COUNCILLOR MILLS,
THAT Council:
1. Write
again to the State Members for Hornsby and Epping, and the State Minister for
the Environment, advising them that whilst Council recognises a shortage of
playing fields in the Pennant Hills/Cherrybrook area Council does not support
the creation of a sports ground at the former Pony Club site at Stringybark
Ridge, or anywhere else in the Berowra Valley Regional Park, due to the
impacts on surrounding high quality bushland. Instead, Council supports the
creation of sports grounds in less environmentally and ecologically sensitive
areas of the Shire – preferably only on degraded lands.
2. Request
the State Members instead advise Sydney Water to enter into negotiations with
Hornsby Council for the transfer to Council of the land known as the Sydney
Water site, Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh to enable the creation of sports
grounds on that site.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE
THAT:
1. The contents of Executive Manager’s
Report No. EN29/12 be received and noted.
2. A
report be prepared for Council’s consideration detailing future use options
and any consequent budget impacts when the NSW State Government has reached a
decision on the future use of the former Hornsby Pony Club site, and Council
formally request care control and management of the site should it be excised
from the currently proposed National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Adjustment
of Areas) Bill 2012.
3. Council
request the State Government consult with all relevant stakeholders in
determining the future of the former Pony Club site in Pennant Hills.
4. In
the meantime Council officers be requested to identify a range of other
options to address the shortage of training and playing facilities within the
southern part of the Shire. This is to also include working with relevant State
authorities to investigate alternative sites which may not currently be under
the care control and management of Council. Such sites to include but not be
limited to public schools, land owned by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure
and any other cleared or degraded lands.
5. That
any options presented to address the shortage of sportsgrounds within the
southern part of the Shire be mindful of any environmentally sensitive lands.
6. Council
request the State Members advise Sydney Water to enter into negotiations with
Hornsby Council for the transfer to Council of the land known as the Sydney
Water site, Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh to enable the creation of
recreational and community facilities on that site.
7. The
General Manager write to relevant State Members and relevant Ministers
advising of Council’s determination and support for further investigations.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: Councillor McMurdo
THE AMENDMENT THEREBY
BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: nil
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Planning Division
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14 PLN28/12 Epping Town Centre Study - Report on Submissions
(F2010/00546-02)
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Mr Ian
McGilvray, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Brian Berry, of Epping,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Philip Cox, of Carlingford,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Stephen
Glucina, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr John Knight, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Stephen
McMahon, on behalf of Epping Property Owners Group, addressed Council
regarding this item.
NOTE: COUNCILLOR MILLS
declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A
of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these
Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR MILLS on the
Declaration of Interest form as: “Person’s involved with this project are
known to me”. COUNCILLOR MILLS was not present at, or in sight of, the
Meeting when the matter was being debated or voted on.
RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Council
endorse progression of a planning proposal for Epping Town Centre generally
in accordance with the Epping Town Centre Study subject to a review of the
following:
a) Proposed
East Epping and Essex Street Heritage Conservation Area boundaries
b) Proposed Rosebank
Avenue Heritage Conservation Area boundaries and the relationship of
the area with the Cliff Road residential precinct
c) Boundaries and
heights within adjacent residential intensification precincts in response
to a review of the draft Heritage Conservation Areas, existing property capitalisation
and issues raised in submissions
d) Potential
heritage and archaeological significance of individual nominated sites
e) Consideration
of alternate urban form, including building heights and envelopes nominated
in landowner submissions for properties within the Town Centre Core
f) Acquisition of
the Epping Bowling Club
g) Short and long
term impacts of the North West Rail Link on the Town Centre Core including
implications for building heights for properties fronting Beecroft Road.
2. Pursuant
to Section 56(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,
Council forward the planning proposal to the Minister for Planning seeking a “Gateway
Determination” to progress the preparation of the planning proposal.
3. Council
write to the Minster for Planning and Infrastructure supporting the
identification of funding under the State Government’s Housing Acceleration
Fund for road and intersection upgrades within the Epping Town Centre and
seeking confirmation regarding the scope of the infrastructure to be
delivered and associated timeframe.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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15 PLN36/12 Development
Application - Dwelling-House 29 Abuklea Road, Epping
(DA/310/2012)
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Mr Charles Miller, Chairman of Abuklea Road Area Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Laurence Beckett, of Epping, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Ms Jane McMillan, on behalf of the applicant,
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Hutchence, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. In
light of the applicant’s willingness to make further amendments to their
application, specifically the option of an additional two metre setback,
Development Application No. DA/310/2012 for the demolition of an existing
dwelling-house and the erection of a dwelling-house at Lot 1, DP 409170, No. 29 Abuklea Road, Epping be deferred to enable the Group Manager Planning Division to
facilitate discussions between the applicant and submitters to discuss
opportunities to address residents’ concerns.
2. Should
the results of the discussions and any modified plans adequately address
concerns raised by residents, the Group Manager, Planning Division be
delegated authority to assess the application.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo and Mills
AGAINST: NIL
NOTE: At
this point in the meeting, the time being 9.05pm, the Mayor adjourned the
meeting. The meeting resumed at 9.23pm.
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16 PLN40/12 Sydney Over
the Next 20 Years - Discussion Paper
(F2010/00554)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. A
submission be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure
indicating Council’s general support for the preparation of the new
Metropolitan Strategy and requesting that the issues outlined in Executive
Manager’s Report No. PLN40/12 be addressed in preparation of the Strategy.
2. The
submission acknowledge that the Sydney Over the Next 20 Years Discussion
Paper appropriately recognises that in developing a strategy, planned growth
should be linked to transport and infrastructure plans. However, the
Discussion Paper focuses on initiatives to cater for existing demand and
current urban growth planning strategies. Any new Metropolitan Strategy
should be a visionary document to guide the growth of Sydney including the
identification of future transport corridors, new employment
centres, potential urban release areas, open space and rural resource
lands.
3. The
submission reinforce that the provision of the necessary infrastructure to
support urban consolidation is beyond the purse of Local Government.
Initiatives such as the recently announced State Government Urban Activation
Precincts Program should be a pre-requisite to urban renewal projects
to ensure funding is available to facilitate the provision of new
housing and jobs, with greater access to public transport and which
is properly integrated with existing and planned infrastructure.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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17 PLN41/12 Revised
Bushfire Prone Land Map
(F2004/07481)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT:
1. The revised Bushfire Prone Land Map attached to
Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN41/12 be endorsed and forwarded to the
Commissioner of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service for certification
pursuant to provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
2. Following certification of the Bushfire Prone Land Map,
a letter be forwarded to submitters and affected land owners advising that
their property has newly been classified or declassified as bushfire prone
land.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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Works Division
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18 WK17/12 Expression
of Interest to lease former "Snap" building - 11 Coronation Street,
Hornsby
(F2004/09431)
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Mr Stephen O’Doherty, of Dural, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Jhubin Hashemi, of Hornsby, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mrs Christine Leaves, on behalf of Fusion,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Margaret Steele, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Steve Wade, Centre Manager Sydney North, Fusion Australia Limited, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Smart, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council grant Fusion a
five year lease with a five year option as per its expression of interest
subject to Fusion:
1. Obtaining
a development approval under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979.
2. Agreeing to
meet the full cost associated with making the building fit for purpose.
3.
Accepting full responsibility for the maintenance and repair costs
(excluding the awning) of the building during its occupation and any statutory
outgoings in accordance with Council's Code - Lease/Licence of Council Land to Community Groups.
4.
Agreeing to relocate at a time Council gives notice that it intends to
redevelop the site as part of the rejuvenation of Hornsby west side. Such
notice shall be no less than 12 months.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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19 WK21/12 Tender
T8/2012: Supply and Delivery of Concrete
(F2012/00335)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council accept the tenders from Able
Metromix Concrete and Hanson Construction Materials Pty. Ltd. for Tender T8/2012:
Supply and Delivery of Concrete, with priority of all work first being given
to Able Metromix Concrete.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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20 WK22/12 Tender
T9/2012: Supply and Delivery of Road Materials
(F2012/00336)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council accept the tender from Hanson
Construction Materials Pty. Ltd. for all work under Tender No. T9/2012:
Supply and Delivery of Road Materials.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne,
Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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confidential items
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Nil
Questions of Which
Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
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21 MN6/12 Mayor's
Notes from 1 to 31 May 2012
(F2004/07051-03)
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Tuesday 1 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
the Inala Charity Dinner at Castle Hill Country Club.
Thursday 3 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
the Nairana Business Dinner at Nairana Study Centre.
Sunday 6 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
the Knox Grammar School Anzac Memorial Service and Ceremonial Parade of the
Knox Grammar Cadet Unit.
Sunday 6 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
the Sino Australia - 1972-2012 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic
Relationship Reception at Sydney Opera House.
Tuesday 8 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Volunteer Service Annual Thank You Lunch at Pennant
Hills Golf Course.
Wednesday 9 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
Hornsby TAFE Department of Fine Art and Ceramics Awards Night.
Wednesday 9 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
at book launch at The Beecroft Book Shop.
Saturday 12 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
the Epping District Cricket Club Annual Dinner.
Thursday 17 May 2012 - The Mayor officially
opened the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Volunteer Expo in Hornsby Mall.
Friday 18 May 2012 - The Mayor attended
an exhibition of original photograph art, paintings and drawings by Mr Herb
Young (former President of the Hornsby Art Society).
Sunday 20 May 2012 - The Mayor and
Councillor Browne attended the official opening of the Hayes Oval Amenities Building in Galston.
Wednesday 23 May 2012 – The Mayor attended
the National Day of Thanksgiving Morning Tea held in the Council Chambers quadrangle.
Friday 25 May 2012 – The Mayor and Mrs
Berman attended the Celebratory Dinner to thank and acknowledge Mr and Mrs
Jools for donations to Knox Grammar School.
Friday 25 May 2012 – The Deputy Mayor,
on the Mayor’s behalf, attend the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai and Hills District Cricket
Association Junior and Representative Presentation at Asquith Boys High School .
Saturday 26 May 2012 – The Mayor attended
the Girl Guides NSW and ACT Annual General Meeting at North Turramurra.
Sunday 27 May 2012 – The Mayor was Guest
Speaker at the Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch Monthly Meeting.
Sunday 27 May 2012 – The Mayor attended
the St Stephen’s Preschool 40th Birthday Afternoon Tea at
Normanhurst Anglican Church.
Sunday 27 May 2012 – The Mayor attended
the Hills Life Church National Day of Thanksgiving Service at Galston Public School.
Monday 28 May 2012 – The Mayor hosted
two Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.
Wednesday 30 May 2012 – The Mayor attended
a function at the SAN Hospital regarding the Hospital Estate and New Development.
Thursday 31 May 2012 – The Mayor attended
the Sydney Legacy Luncheon.
Thursday 31 May 2012 – The Mayor attended
the Israel’s 64th Independence Day Cocktail Reception in Sydney.
Note: These
are the functions that the Mayor, or his representative, has attended in
addition to the normal Council Meetings, Workshops, Mayoral Interviews and
other Council Committee Meetings.
CALLED
OVER AND NOTED
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Mayoral Minutes
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Notices of Motion
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SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
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QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
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THE MEETING terminated at 10.49pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held
on Wednesday,
18 July, 2012, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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