Minutes of General Meeting - 16 October 2013

MINUTES OF General Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 16 October 2013

at 6:35 PM

PRESENT

Councillors Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Major David Hawke, from the Salvation Army, Hornsby, 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 of the non-confidential parts of the meeting 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 COX,

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Berman in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 16 October 2013 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

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.”

declarations of interest

COUNCILLOR TILBURY declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 10 – PL102/13 Development Application – Section 96(2) – Dwelling-House – 42 Koloona Street, Berowra. Refer to that Item for details.

confirmation of minutes

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 18 September 2013 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

petitionS

Nil

presentations

The Mayor and Councillor Browne (Chair of the Heritage Committee) presented the 2013 Hornsby Shire Heritage Awards as follows:

Category A - for projects involving the preservation, restoration and conservation of a listed Heritage item.

Winner – Wagstaff Enterprises Pty Ltd – restoration of an early Federation weatherboard cottage, “Carmel”, at 115 Beecroft Road, Beecroft. The Award was accepted by Mr Gordon Clarke, on behalf of Wagstaff Enterprises Pty Ltd.

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Category B – for sensitively designed extensions or alterations to a Heritage Item, a building in the vicinity of a Heritage Item, or a building within a Heritage Conservation Area.

Winner – Stephen and Glenys Rowe – sympathetic new garden pavilion within the grounds of the heritage listed house, “Lynwood”, at 12 Malton Road, Beecroft. The Award was accepted by Stephen and Glenys Rowe.

Highly Commended – Sean and Liz Gibbeson – sympathetic alterations and additions to a contributory item within the Beecroft/Cheltenham Heritage Conservation Area at 56 Cheltenham Road, Cheltenham. The Award was accepted by Sean and Liz Gibbeson.

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Owen Nannelli Memorial Award – awarded to a group or individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the education and promotion of heritage.

Winner – Berowra Living History Group – this award recognises the Berowra Living History Group’s innovative approach and outstanding contribution to preserving and promoting the history of the Berowra region and its people. The Award was accepted by Robin Borkovic and other members of the Berowra Living History Group.

Highly Commended – Adrian Mitchell – for the publication of Plein Airs and Graces: The Life and Times of George Collingridge. The publication is a well presented scholarly book on the life of the landscape painter and historian George Collingridge. The Award was accepted by Adrian Mitchell.

Highly Commended – Dr Joan Webb – for her outstanding contribution to the education and promotion of local history in Hornsby Shire. The Award was accepted by Dr Joan Webb.

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 3, 5, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15 and 18 were withdrawn or left for discussion later in the meeting.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 19 be adopted.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: NIL

Note: Item 17 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

Nil

Corporate Support Division

1 CS48/13 Investments and Borrowings for 2013/14 - Status for Period Ending 31 August 2013

(F2004/06987)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS48/13 be received and noted.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: NIL

2 CS51/13 Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2013/00386)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

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, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: NIL

Environment and Human Services Division

3 EH14/13 Review of Community Buses

(F2004/06143)

Reverend Jonathan Bradford, on behalf of Community Life Church Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR COX, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT:

1. Council discontinue the direct provision of Community Transport Services.

2. Council sell the Cherrybrook Community Bus and the Community Access Bus.

3. Where possible the Cherrybrook Community Bus and Community Access Bus are sold to local community groups at a fair market value.

4. Funding received from the sale of the community buses be used to offset any financial disadvantage incurred by existing hirers up to a maximum of $500 per hirer until 31 December 2014.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT Council defer determination of this matter for six months to allow the availability of the Cherrybrook Community Bus to be advertised and for a panel of interested persons to be established to assist Council in its consideration of the matter.

DUE TO A LACK OF SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR COX, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: NIL

4 EH17/13 Proposed Amendments to Plans of Management to Allow Biobanking

(F2004/09595)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT:

1. Council amend its Plans of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves to include the establishment of Biobank sites as a permitted use.

2. Council publicly exhibit the amended Plans of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves for public comment.

3. Council advertise the proposed Biobank sites associated with the ‘Linking Landscapes’ grant, North West Rail Link, Epping to Thornleigh Third Track project and the M2 Upgrade project as shown in Attachments 1-6 of Group Manager’s Report No. EH17/13.

4. A further Report be prepared for Council’s consideration once detailed investigations into the Biobank sites have been undertaken.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: NIL

Planning Division

5 PL92/13 Development Application - Construction of Two, Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings - Nos. 25, 27 and 27A Wongala Crescent and No. 1A Chapman Avenue, Beecroft

(DA/38/2013)

Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Wendy Wilson, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr David White, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Dave Wilson, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Albert Becerra, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI,

THAT Development Application No. DA/38/2013 for demolition of existing buildings and construction of two, five storey residential flat buildings containing 36 units and strata title subdivision at Lots 1 and 2 DP 133462, Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP 1008775, Nos. 25, 27 and 27A Wongala Crescent and No. 1A Chapman Avenue, Beecroft be deferred for the submission of amended plans that incorporate the following:

1. A minimum separation between buildings of 6 metres;

2. A basement car park setback of 10 metres from the Chapman Avenue boundary of the site;

3. A minimum driveway width of 5.5 metres to enable two way traffic flow;

4. A speed hump on the driveway in accordance with appropriate safety standards at the Wongala Crescent boundary line;

5. A warning sign being erected at the driveway exit to alert motorists to pedestrians;

6. A revised landscape plan which includes tree planting comprising 1 x Syncarpia gloumlifera (Turpentine) in a super advanced 100 litre size pot to be planted in the 6 x 6 metre deep soil area between the buildings at the Chapman Avenue frontage of the site and the location of the pedestrian access path to accommodate the required planting.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT Development Application No. DA/38/2013 for demolition of existing buildings and construction of two, five storey residential flat buildings containing 36 units and strata title subdivision at Lots 1 and 2 DP 133462, Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP 1008775, Nos. 25, 27 and 27A Wongala Crescent and No. 1A Chapman Avenue, Beecroft be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL92/13 and the following additional conditions:

1. The landscape plan shall be amended to include tree planting comprising 1 x Syncarpia gloumlifera (Turpentine) in a super advanced 100 litre size pot to be planted in the 6 x 6 metre deep soil area between the buildings at the Chapman Avenue frontage of the site and the location of the pedestrian access path be revised to accommodate the required planting.

2. A speed hump being installed on the driveway in accordance with appropriate safety standards at the Wongala Crescent boundary line;

3. A warning sign being erected at the driveway exit to alert motorists to pedestrians.

A FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

1. The proposed development is unsatisfactory in respect to Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as the development does not comply with development controls for residential flat development as follows:

a) The proposed development does not comply with State Environmental Planning Policy No. 65 - Design Quality of Residential Flat Development in respect of Principle 10 - Aesthetics, as the composition of the building elements, textures and materials would not contribute to the desired future character of the area;

b) The proposed development does not comply with the Residential Flat Design Code with respect to the requirement for a building separation to provide appropriate massing between buildings;

c) The proposed development does not comply with the Housing Strategy Development Control Plan in respect to:

i) The required 6 metre separation between buildings to achieve the desired outcome for floorplates and separations;

ii) The required 10 metre setback from Chapman Avenue for the proposed basement car park to achieve the desired outcome for landscaping;

iii) The required minimum width of the proposed driveway to achieve the desired outcome for vehicle access and parking.

2. The proposed development is unsatisfactory in respect to Section 79C(1)(e) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 as the proposed subdivision is not in the public interest.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY, WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR: Councillors cox, singh, russell and tilbury

AGAINST: councillors anisse, azizi, browne, gallagher and hutchence

THE FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, was seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, THEREBY BECOMING THE AMENDMENT, WHICH WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR: Councillors Azizi, Browne AND Gallagher

AGAINST: councillors ANISSE, COX, Hutchence, Russell, Singh AND Tilbury

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, and Tilbury

AGAINST: councillors Russell and Singh

6 PL89/13 Development Application - Section 96 (2) - Construction of an Affordable Rental Housing Development Comprising 12 Units - 176-178 Ray Road, Epping

(DA/359/2011/A)

Mr Dennis Hicks, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Graham McKee of Epping, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT pursuant to Section 96(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, Development Application No. DA/359/2011 for an affordable rental housing development comprising 12 units at Lot 1 DP 569934 Nos. 176-178 Ray Road, Epping be amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL89/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

7 PL91/13 Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 32 Units - 209-211A Carlingford Road, Carlingford

(DA/27/2013)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT Development Application No. DA/27/2013 for demolition of existing structures and construction of a five storey residential flat building comprising 32 units and basement car parking at Lot 5 DP 30015, Lots 31 and 32 DP 834653, Nos. 209-211A Carlingford Road, Carlingford be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL91/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

8 PL98/13 Development Application - Rural Shed - 9 Uralla Road, Dural

(DA/567/2013)

Mr Peter McNamee, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR ANISSE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT:

1. Development Application No. DA/567/2013 for the erection of a rural shed at Lot 400, DP 1061664, No. 9 Uralla Road, Dural be approved subject to a condition that the shed shall not be used as a dwelling;

2. The General Manager be delegated authority to affix appropriately worded conditions of consent.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

9 PL101/13 Development Application - Dwelling-House - 7 Woodridge Avenue, North Epping

(DA/538/2013)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT Development Application No. DA/538/2013 for the demolition of a dwelling-house and the erection of a dwelling-house at Lot 17 DP 30288, No. 7 Woodridge Avenue, North Epping be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL101/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

10 PL102/13 Development Application - Section 96(2) - Dwelling-House - 42 Koloona Street, Berowra

(DA/625/2010/B)

Note: Councillor Tilbury 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 Tilbury on the Declaration of Interest form as “The Applicant’s brother is a close friend of mine, therefore I have a non-significant indirect relationship with him” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “It won’t influence my impartial consideration when voting on the item”.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT pursuant to Section 96(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, Development Application No. DA/625/2010/B for the construction of a dwelling-house at Lot 116, DP 878825, No. 42 Koloona Street, Berowra be amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL102/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

11 PL104/13 Development Application - Three Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 9 Units - 12 May Street, Hornsby

(DA/469/2013)

Mr Tony Charara, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Scott Soames, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT Development Application No. DA/469/2013 for demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a residential flat building containing nine units, basement parking and strata subdivision at Lot B DP 310432, 12 May Street, Hornsby be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL104/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

12 PL106/13 Development Application - Construction of Two, Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings - 2-8 Belair Close and 43 Sherbrook Road, Hornsby

(DA/547/2013)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT Development Application No. DA/547/2013 for demolition of existing structures and construction of two, five storey residential flat buildings comprising 73 units and basement car parking at Lots 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 DP 204624, Nos. 2-8 Belair Close and No. 43 Sherbrook Road, Hornsby be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL106/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

13 PL97/13 Section 82A Review of Development Application - Animal Boarding or Training Establishment - 669 Old Northern Road, Dural

(DA/1173/2012)

Mr John Hancock, of Davistown, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Marta Lehwort, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Narelle Jeffery, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Denis Durham, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Sean Mostert, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR ANISSE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT the Section 82A review of 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, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

14 PL103/13 Hornsby Shire Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program

(F2011/00835)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT Council adopt the Hornsby Shire Council Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

15 IR25/13 Pacific Highway - Proposed Change of Name to Peats Ferry Road

(F2012/00392)

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT Council:

1. Delay the decision to change the name of the section of Pacific Highway between George Street, Hornsby and Jersey Street North, Asquith;

2. Hold a public name change competition to canvas alternative names such as John Hunt Drive in honour of the Shire’s first President in 1906.

THE MOTION LAPSED DUE TO THE LACK OF A SECONDER.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT Council proceed with gazettal and advertise the name change for the section of Pacific Highway between George Street, Hornsby and Jersey Street North, Asquith to Peats Ferry Road.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: councillor gallagher

16 IR30/13 Hornsby Station Footbridge

(F2012/00817)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT Council:

1. Write to Transport for NSW to advise outcomes of the consultation and request confirmation and timing of its funding contribution for construction of the footbridge, including sharing equally the cost of investigation and documentation of those elements in point 2 of this resolution.

2. Proceed to detailed design and documentation, seek any necessary planning approvals and prepare tender documentation for construction of the bridge in consultation with Transport for NSW. Design development shall include:

a) further investigation of access options on the Florence Street side of the footbridge.

b) detailed design of the footbridge and the Florence Street entry including the mall extension.

3. Call tenders for construction after receiving a funding commitment from Transport for NSW.

4. Authorise for any funding shortfalls for the development of detailed designs and tender documentation to be considered as part of the quarterly budget review process.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

Supplementary Reports

19 EH21/13 Transfer of Open Space Land to Council

(F2007/00648)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT:

1. Subject to the approval of the Minister administering the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Council accept the transfer of Lot 1 DP 567189, Lot 1 DP 568238 and Lot 7 DP 240287 from the Department of Planning and Infrastructure for open space purposes.

2. The General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this matter deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

Mayor's Notes

17 MN10/13 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 30 September 2013

(F2004/07053)

Monday 2 September 2013 - The Mayor attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College Tech Savvy Launch.

Thursday 5 September 2013 - The Mayor assisted in the selling of Legacy Badges in Hornsby.

Monday 9 September 2013 - The Mayor attended the West Pennant Hills Sports Club Community Support Presentation Evening.

Thursday 12 September 2013 - The Mayor attended the Rotary Club of Beecroft’s Annual Seniors and Retirees Lunch at Pennant Hills Golf Club.

Thursday 12 September 2013 - The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the 44^th AGM of the Pennant Hills Neighbour Aid Inc.

Friday 13 September 2013 - The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Easy Care Gardening AGM and 25^th Anniversary Lunch.

Saturday 14 September 2013 - Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Berowra Garden Club Annual Spring Show.

Saturday 14 September 2013 - Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Berowra Netball Club’s Presentation Evening at Berowra RSL Club.

Sunday 15 September 2013 - The Mayor and Councillors attended the Hornsby Shire Council Bushland Festival at Fagan Park.

Tuesday 17 September 2013 - The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the St Leo’s Catholic College Graduation Mass and Presentation.

Thursday 19 September 2013 - The Mayor attended the Pacific Hills Christian School Year 6 ‘Thank You’ Assembly.

Saturday 21 September 2013 - The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Berowra Rural Fire Brigade’s 70^th Celebration Dinner at Asquith Golf Club.

Tuesday 24 September 2013 - The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Monday 30 September 2013 - The Mayor took part in the Hornsby Relay for Life Fundraising Activities in Hornsby Mall.

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

Mayoral Minutes

18 MM15/13 Local Government Reform - Strategic Partnerships

(F2013/00305)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT Council:

1. Write to the Minister for Local Government to express ongoing support of its agenda to reform local government in partnership with local Councils.

2. Write to the Mayors of The Hills and Warringah Councils expressing Council's support to enter into a cooperative strategic alliance that identifies mutually beneficial opportunities to improve efficiencies in areas of procurement, policy development and resource allocation.

3. Receive a progress report from the General Manager within six months setting out the framework for the strategic alliance with The Hills and Warringah Councils for Council's endorsement.

4. Note that the Mayor and General Manager will continue to be involved in discussions about closer cooperation and a potential merger of SHOROC and NSROC in the areas of advocacy and strategic planning.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, browne, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

Notices of Motion

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

THE MEETING terminated at 9.34pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 20 November 2013, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN

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