MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday, 15
May, 2013
at 6:30 PM
PRESENT
Councillors Russell
(Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and
Tilbury.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Reverend Ian Millican from St Mark’s Anglican Church, Berowra 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
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
Nil
confirmation
of minutes
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Singh,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 17
April 2013 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Singh,
THAT the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting held on 1 May 2013 be
confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Singh,
THAT the Minutes of the Confidential Committee of the Whole
held on 1 May 2013 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all
Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
COUNCILLOR
RUSSELL tabled a petition with approximately 170 signatures from residents of the
Westleigh/Thornleigh area in relation to the installation of shaded covered
seating at the Westleigh Tennis Courts in Ruddock Park.
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 7, 8, 11, 14, 17, 21, 22 and 23 were withdrawn for
discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20 be adopted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
Note: Item 24 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.
Note: Persons wishing to
address Council on Non Agenda items were permitted to speak after all items on
the Agenda in respect of which there was a speaker from the public were
finalised by Council. Their names are recorded in the Minutes under the
heading “Public Forum - Non Agenda Items”.
GENERAL
BUSINESS
General Manager's Division
Nil
Corporate Support Division
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1 CS15/13 Tender
for Audit Services
(F2013/00081)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT PricewaterhouseCoopers be reappointed as
Hornsby Shire Council’s external auditor for the next six years.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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2 CS18/13 Investments
and Borrowings for 2012/13 - Status for Period Ending 31 March 2013
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. CS18/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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3 CS20/13 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and
Designated Persons
(F2012/00606)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
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 Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS21/13 Delivery
Program for 2011-2015 including the Operational Plan (Budget) for 2012/13 -
March 2013 Quarter Review
(F2011/01357)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT the March 2013 Quarter Review of the 2011-15 Delivery Program, including the
Operational Plan (Budget) for 2012/13,
be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Environment and Human Services Division
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5 EH5/13 Review of
Policies and Codes - Environment and Human Services Division
(F2013/00129)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT Council adopt the recommendations contained in the table in Group
Manager’s Report No. EH5/13 in respect of each of the current
policies and codes under the jurisdiction of the Environment and Human
Services Division.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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6 EH6/13 Catchments
Remediation Rate (CRR) Program Expenditure Review – 31 December 2012 -
Progress Report
(F2005/00829-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT the
contents of Group Manager’s Report No. EH6/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning Division
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7 PL12/13 Development
Application - Animal Boarding or Training Establishment - 669 Old Northern
Road, Dural
(DA/1173/2012)
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Mr Ronald
Mees, of Round Corner, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Marta Lehnert, of Round Corner, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr John Hancock, on behalf of Pet Resorts Australia,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Sean Mostert, on behalf of Sydney Pet Resort,
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Anisse, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/1173/2012 for the use of Lot 1 DP 231126, No.
669 Old Northern Road, Dural as an animal boarding and training establishment
be refused for the following reasons:
1.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposal is unsatisfactory as it does
not comply with the Rural Lands Development Control Plan (DCP) as follows:
a)
The proposed use does not incorporate appropriate setbacks to minimise
noise impacts and maintain the amenity of adjacent residential dwellings.
b)
The animal accommodation and related structures are not designed to be
sympathetic to the rural character of the area and would impact on the rural
landscape.
c)
The design of the proposed fence is contrary to the objectives of the ‘Fences
and Gates’ Element of the DCP as the fence is not compatible with the visual
character of the rural area.
2.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 79C(1)(c) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposal is not suitable for the site
as it would have an adverse impact on the amenity of the surrounding rural
character of the locality.
3.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 79C(1)(e) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposed development would not be in
the public interest.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PL35/13 Development
Application - Construction of an Affordable Housing Development Comprising 24
Units - 8A Northcote Road, Hornsby
(DA/1352/2012)
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Ms Robyn Pogany, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Jeanne Boorer, on behalf of Northcote Road
Residents’ Action Group, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Jill Thomson, of Hornsby, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Ewan Thompson, of Hornsby, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr John Lockyer, of Hornsby, addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR
Browne,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/1352/2012 for the construction of an
affordable housing development comprising 24 units at Lot A DP 399538 No. 8A Northcote Road, Hornsby be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in the
independent town planning consultant’s report prepared by Nexus Environmental
Planning Pty Ltd and detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Managers Report No.
PL35/13 and the following amendments and additional conditions of consent:
1. Amendment
of Condition No. 12 to read as follows:
12. Traffic
Control Plan
A Construction and
Traffic Control Plan (CTCP) must be prepared by a qualified traffic
controller in accordance with the Roads and Traffic Authority’s Traffic
Control at Worksites Manual 1998 and Australian Standard 1742.3 for all work
on a public road and be submitted to Council. The CTCP must detail the
following where required:
a)
Arrangements for public notification of the works.
b)
Temporary construction signage.
c)
Permanent post-construction signage.
d)
Vehicle movement plans.
e)
Traffic management plans.
f)
Pedestrian and cyclist access/safety.
g)
Construction vehicle access must not be provided from
Pulbrook Parade.
2. Amendment of Condition No. 7 to
read as follows:
7. Bulky Items
An area
of no less than 8m2 must be allocated for the placement of
unwanted bulky items awaiting removal. The bulk items area must be located
adjacent to the western side of the bin storage room.
3. Amendment
of Condition No. 2 to read as follows:
2. Amendment
of Plans
2.1 The
approved landscape plan prepared by Art of Landscape must be amended as
follows:
a)
To be consistent with the approved Site Plan prepared by Plan Concepts
Pty Ltd (dated December 2012 with Plan reference No 3114.00 L2F).
b)
Replace the 22 x Banksia ericifola BE (Heath Banksia) and 11 x Banksia
marginata BM (Silver Banksia) with Syzigium australe 'elite' in 45 litre
pots. The Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash) shall be provided in
45 litre pots.
2.2 The
approved plans shall be amended to indicate a 1.8 metre high boundary fence
along the eastern side of the accessway.
4. Amendment
of Condition No. 31 to read as follows:
31. Tree
Planting
Additional tree planting shall be
provided to achieve landscape in scale with building and to replace trees
removed as part of the development. Tree planting to the deep soil lawn
areas adjacent to the southern boundary of the site shall include:
a)
Two Angophora costatas. Trees shall be installed at minimum 25
litre pot size.
b)
Three Corymbia eximia. Trees shall be installed at minimum 25
litre pot size.
5. Inclusion
of the following additional Conditions of consent:
5.1 Boundary
Fencing
Fencing must be erected along the
property boundaries between Lot 1 DP 1165114 (No. 26 Pulbrook Parade) and Lot
2 DP 1165114 (No. 8A Northcote Road) to a height of 1.8 metres prior to the
issue of the Construction Certificate.
5.2 Traffic Speed
Signage must be erected at the
entry to the site and at the exit to the basement car parking restricting the
speed of vehicles travelling along the driveway to a maximum of 10 kilometres
per hour.
5.3 No Parking Sign
The developer must install "no
parking" signs adjacent to the driveway entry on Northcote Road in
accordance with Council requirements.
FOR: Councillors
Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and
Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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9 PL36/13 Development
Application - Subdivision Three Allotments Into Two Lots - 63 Arcadia Road, Galston
(DA/1057/2011)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT
Council seek the concurrence of the Director-General of the Department of
Planning and Infrastructure pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy
No. 1 and approve Development Application No. DA/1057/2011 for subdivision of
three allotments into two lots at Lot 3 DP 225911, Lot 4 DP 225911 and Lot 1
DP 1177693, No. 63 Arcadia Road, Galston subject to the conditions of consent
detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL36/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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10 PL37/13 Development
Application - Alterations and Additions - 18 Wycombe Street, Epping
(DA/127/2013)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT
Council assume the concurrence of the Director-General of the Department of
Planning and Infrastructure pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy
No. 1 and approve Development Application No. DA/127/2013 for alterations and
additions to a dwelling-house at Lot 21, DP 864579, No. 18 Wycombe Street,
Epping subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group
Manager’s Report No. PL37/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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11 PL38/13 Development
Application - Subdivision of Two Lots Into Three and Demolition of an
Existing Dwelling - 12 and 12B Surrey Street, Epping
(DA/1398/2011)
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Mr Doug
Pearson, on behalf of Body Corporate Strata Plan 42890 - 14A Surrey Street , Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Lawrence Lee, of Epping, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Andrew Minto, on behalf of the applicant, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr George Kwok, of Epping, addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Hutchence, seconded by
COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT Development Application No. DA/1398/2011 for the
Torrens Title subdivision of two allotments into three lots and the
demolition of a dwelling house Lot 1 DP 503987, Lot 2 DP 503987, Nos. 12 and
12B Surrey Street, Epping be deferred to enable the Group Manager,
Planning to convene a meeting between the applicant and interested residents
to discuss drainage issues, including the creation of a drainage easement to
service the development, and opportunities for the retention of trees on the
site.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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12 PL23/13 Reporting
Variations to Development Standards
(F2004/07599)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT the
contents of Group Manager’s Report No. PL23/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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13 PL33/13 Heritage
Review - Stage 5
(F2008/00501)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT:
1. Council endorse progression of the Planning Proposal attached to Group
Manager’s Report No. PL28/13 to amend Schedule D (Heritage
Items) of the Hornsby Shire Local Environmental Plan 1994 or Schedule 5
(Environmental Heritage) of the draft Hornsby Shire Local Environmental Plan.
2. Pursuant to Section 56(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment
Act 1979, Council forward the Planning Proposal to the Minister for
Planning and Infrastructure seeking a Gateway Determination to exhibit the
Planning Proposal.
3. Following the exhibition, a report on submissions received in response
to the public exhibition and consideration by the Heritage Advisory Committee
be prepared for Council’s consideration.
4. Council endorse the
Hornsby Heritage information brochure for distribution to the general public.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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14 PL41/13 Awareness
Program for Safety of Awnings Over Public Lands
(F2011/00835)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council adopt the Awareness Program for Safety
of Awnings Over Public Lands detailed in Group Manager’s Report No. PL41/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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15 PL42/13 Additional
Traffic Modelling - Carlingford Precinct
(F2004/07491-08)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT:
1. The draft amendments to the Housing Strategy DCP and draft Hornsby DCP, attached to Group Managers Report No. PL42/13,
identifying the additional recommended traffic improvements to support
development of the Carlingford precinct be publicly exhibited.
2. Council
write to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Roads and Maritime
Services and Infrastructure NSW seeking details of capacity improvements
planned to support the additional housing required by the State Government
and requesting that the Parramatta to Chatswood Rail Link be reinstated as a
project in the NSW Transport Plan.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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16 PL48/13 Variation
to Fees and Charges for 2013/14 Budget
(F2012/00885)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT:
1. Council adopt for public
exhibition a draft variation to the 2013/14 Fees and Charges relating to the
cemeteries at Wisemans Ferry and Brooklyn, amending the fee for the engraving
and installation of the niche plaque to $495.
2. Following the public exhibition
period, a further report be prepared for Council’s consideration which
provides details of any submissions received.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure and Recreation Division
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17 IR8/13 Request
to Remove Tree - 16 Northview Place, Mount Colah
(TA/41/2013/A)
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Ms Cheryl
King, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Gallagher, seconded by
COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT
Council approve Tree Application No. TA/41/2013 for consent to remove one Angophora
costata (Smooth-barked Apple) from the property located at 16 Northview Place, Mount Colah, on condition that it is replaced with a tree of a species
that is indigenous to Hornsby Shire in a location determined in consultation
with Council officers.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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18 IR12/13 Tender
T1/2013 - Grass Cutting of Parks and Reserves and Tender T2/2013 - General
Grounds Maintenance of Parks and Reserves - Rural Areas, Brooklyn and Cowan
(F2012/00004)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT Council accept
the tenders for T1/2013 – Grass Cutting of Parks and Reserves and T2/2013 –
General Grounds Maintenance of Parks and Reserves in the Rural, Brooklyn and
Cowan areas for a period of two years with two one year options subject to
satisfactory performance commencing 1 July 2013 as follows:
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1. Tender
T1/2013
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Section
A – Marsupial Landscape Management
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Section
B – Envirolands Landscape Contractors
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Section
C – Envirolands Landscape Contractors
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Section
D – Envirolands Landscape Contractors
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Section
E – Marsupial Landscape Management
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2. Tender
T2/2013
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Section
A – Furnass Landscaping Pty Ltd
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Section
B – Furnass Landscaping Pty Ltd
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FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Supplementary Reports
Nil
Confidential Items
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19 CS17/13 Proposed
Grant of Multiple Easements - 218 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn
This report was
deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act,
1993. This report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a
commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or
proposes to conduct) business.
(F2012/00888)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT:
1. Council grant the owners identified within Confidential
Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS17/13 multiple easements or
similar alternative instruments that may be considered equally or more
appropriate by Council’s legal advisers, at different levels and at the price
and the terms and conditions described within Confidential Deputy General
Manager’s Report No. CS17/13.
2. The General Manager be authorised
to execute any documents in relation to this matter deemed appropriate by
Council's legal advisers.
3. If required by the absence of the
General Manager, or by legal statute, Council authorise the use of Council’s
seal on any legal, survey or other
documents directly related to the subject application for road closure of the
subject land and registration of title and easements deemed appropriate by
Council’s legal advisors, subject to review and authorisation by a Deputy
General Manager or Group Manager.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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20 CS16/13 Proposed
Road Closure - The Understructure - Hornsby Mall - Hunter Street Hornsby
This report was
deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (g) of the Local Government Act,
1993. This report contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would
otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of
legal professional privilege.
(F2012/00909)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT:
1. Council make application to
close the part of the public road described within
Confidential Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS16/13.
2. On closure, the closed part
of the road be classified as operational land for the purposes of the Local
Government Act.
3. The General Manager be authorised
to execute any documents in relation to this matter deemed appropriate by
Council's legal advisers.
4. If required by the absence of the
General Manager, or by legal statute, Council authorise the use of Council’s
seal on any legal, survey or other
documents directly related to the subject application for road closure of the
subject land and registration of title and easements deemed appropriate by
Council’s legal advisors, subject to review and authorisation by a Deputy
General Manager or Group Manager.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC
FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Angelo
Ricco, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding waste collection issues.
Mr James Indsto,
of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding footpath installation in Loftus Road, Pennant Hills.
Mr Ron Hicks,
on behalf of Pennant Hills District Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding footpath
installation in Loftus Road, Pennant Hills.
Mrs Jennifer
Indsto, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding footpath installation in Loftus Road, Pennant Hills.
Mr Marcel
Reemst, of Asquith, addressed Council regarding waste collection, footpath and
tree pruning issues in Watson Avenue, Hornsby.
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
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24 MN5/13 Mayor's Notes from 1
to 30 April 2013
(F2004/07053)
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Sunday 7 April 2013
- The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Golden Kangaroos
Concert at The Epping Club.
Monday 8 April 2013
- The Mayor attended the opening of the Gonzaga Barry Centre by Her
Excellency Professor Marie Bashir at Loreto Normanhurst Girls School.
Monday 8 April 2013
- The Mayor attended the Waitara Rotary Annual Vocational Awards Night at
Hornsby RSL Club.
Saturday 13 April 2013
- The Mayor took part in the Hornsby PCYC Time 4 Kids Charity Event in
Hornsby Mall.
Sunday 14 April 2013
- The Mayor attended the Brooklyn RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Commemoration service
at Brooklyn Park.
Sunday 14 April 2013
- The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended and officiated at the
Ahimsa Open Day at Ahimsa property located at Malton Road, Cheltenham.
Saturday 20 April 2013
- Cr Anisse, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Asquith Golf Club Diggers
Day Ode and Dinner.
Sunday 21 April 2013
- The Mayor attended the Hornsby RSL Sub Branch ANZAC March and Service at
Hornsby Cenotaph.
Sunday 21 April 2013
- Cr Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Berowra RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC March and Service at the Berowra War Memorial.
Sunday 21 April 2013
- The Mayor attended the Hills District RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Commemoration
Service at Galston Cenotaph.
Thursday 25 April 2013
- The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Hornsby RSL Sub
Branch ANZAC Dawn Service at Hornsby Cenotaph.
Thursday 25 April 2013
- Cr Anisse, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Glenorie RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Service at Glenorie RSL Club.
Monday 29 April 2013
- The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Beecroft-Cheltenham
Civic Trust Public Meeting at Cheltenham Recreation Club.
Tuesday 30 April 2013
- The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.
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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21 MM7/13 Brooklyn
- Parking in Lower McKell Park
(F2004/08721)
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Ms Lara Tattersall, of Brooklyn,
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL,
seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council authorise the Deputy General
Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation to consult with Brooklyn Village
residents, river residents and local businesses regarding the need for more
timed parking restrictions in Lower McKell Park and the results be included
in a report to be prepared for Council’s consideration.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Notices of Motion
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22 NOM3/13 Independent
Local Government Review Panel's Report - 'Future Directions for NSW Local
Government - Twenty Essential Steps'
(F2004/07217)
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Mr Brian Berry, of Epping, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Ms Lara
Tattersall, of Brooklyn, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Hutchence, seconded by
COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the General Manager:
1. Write to adjoining councils in the
metropolitan region and invite those councils to participate in preliminary
discussions on opportunities to reform local councils consistent with the
Panel's recommendations.
2. Commission independent research
into the Hornsby Shire community's attitude and the attitude of communities
in adjoining local government areas towards local government reform
consistent with the Panel's recommendations.
3. Prepare a report to the June 2013
General Meeting outlining options for Council's response to the Panel's
report.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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23 NOM4/13 Extension to
Existing Amenities Building at Warrina Street Oval, Berowra and Provision of
New Amenities at Eastern Side of Park
(F2004/10113)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT:
1. Council
give in-principle support to a proposal by the Berowra Wallabies Rugby League
Football Club to build an extension to the existing amenities building at
Warrina Street Oval, Berowra and to provide a new toilet facility at the
eastern side of the park to service netball and soccer facilities.
2. The
Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation Division be authorised
to work with the Wallabies to scope and facilitate construction of the
project at minimal cost to Council.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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MATTERS
OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS
WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE
MEETING terminated at 9.46pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday,
19 June, 2013, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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