MINUTES OF General
Meeting
Held at Council
Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 12 February 2014
at 6:30 PM
PRESENT
Councillors Russell (Chairman),
Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.
Note: Councillor Berman arrived
at 7.13pm during discussion of Item 6. He was not present for consideration
of, or voting, on Confirmation of Minutes, Items Passed by Exception and Item
14; or consideration of, or voting, on Item 15 prior to it being recommitted.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Reverend Ann Hogan, from 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 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
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
Nil
confirmation of minutes
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR SINGH,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 18 December 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
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
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 6, 7, 9, 14 and 15 were withdrawn or left for discussion
later in the meeting.
Items 12 and 13 were called over and noted.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT the
recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8,
10 and 11 be adopted.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse, Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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 CS1/14 Investments
and Borrowings for 2013/14 - Status for Periods Ending 30 November 2013 and
31 December 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. CS1/14, incorporating the revised Investment Strategy, be received
and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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2 CS2/14 Delivery
Program for 2013-17 Including Operational Plan (Budget) for 2013/14 -
December 2013 Quarter Review
(F2012/00885)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT the December 2013 Quarter Review of the 2013-17 Delivery Program, including the
Operational Plan (Budget) for 2013/14,
be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Environment and Human Services Division
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3 EH1/14 Community
Donations Program - Second Funding Round 2013/14
(F2013/00283)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT Council grant $1,710 to the Hornsby Art
Society to develop and deliver a Hornsby Young Artists Exhibition during
Council’s Healthy Living Festival.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning Division
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4 PL12/14 Development
Application - Dwelling-House - 158A Copeland Road, Beecroft
(DA/797/2013)
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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/797/2013 for the erection of
a two storey dwelling-house at Lot 121, DP 1189558, No. 158A Copeland Road
Beecroft, subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of
Group Manager’s Report No. PL12/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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5 PL1/14 Development
Application - Subdivision Involving the Realignment of the Boundaries of Two
Allotments - 146A and 148 Arcadia Road, Arcadia
(DA/1046/2012)
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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/1046/2012 for subdivision
involving the realignment of the boundaries of two allotments at Lot 5 DP
232364, Nos. 146A and 148 Arcadia Road, Arcadia subject to the conditions of
consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL1/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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6 PL7/14 Development
Application - Child Care Centre - 48 Somerset Street, Epping
(DA/910/2013)
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Mr Kevan Latty, of Epping, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Ms Yin Li, of Epping, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Ms Melissa Yan, of Epping,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Adam Fahim, of Epping,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Adam Byrnes, of Think
Planners, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Anthony
El-Hazouri, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1.
Development Application No. DA/910/2013 for construction of an 81
place purpose built child care centre with basement car park at Lot 4 DP
25433, No. 48 Somerset Street Epping be deferred to enable the Group Manager
Planning Division to facilitate discussions between available Councillors,
the applicant and submitters to discuss opportunities to address residents’
concerns.
2.
A report be prepared for consideration by Council at its meeting on 12
March 2014 on the outcomes of the discussions.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, BERMAN, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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7 PL10/14 Development
Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 26 Units - 14-16 Lords Avenue, Asquith
(DA/889/2013)
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Ms Shirley Koya, of Asquith, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Adam
Byrnes, 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/889/2013 for demolition of existing structures
and construction of a five storey residential flat building comprising 26
units with basement car parking at Lot 30 DP 12901 and Lot 31 DP 12901, Nos.
14 and 16 Lords Avenue, Asquith be approved as a deferred commencement
pursuant to Section 80(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act,
1979 subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group
Manager’s Report No. PL10/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, BERMAN, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PL4/14 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. PL4/14 be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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9 PL11/14 Section
94 Contributions for Granny Flats
(F2010/00015-01)
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Mr Rowan Klein, of Hornsby, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr David
Heland, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1. The Hornsby Shire Council Section 94
Development Contributions Plan 2012-2021 attached to Group Manager’s Report
No. PL11/14 to reduce the contribution rate for granny flats be exhibited.
2. Following
exhibition, a report on submissions received be prepared for Council’s
consideration.
3. Applications
for secondary dwelling (granny flat) developments lodged prior to the
commencement of the Hornsby Shire Council Section 94 Development
Contributions Plan 2012-2021 be exempt from the requirement to make a
monetary contribution.
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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10 IR1/14 Tender
T25/2013: Minor Asphalt Works
(F2013/00652)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT Council accept the tender of Kizan Pty
Ltd, trading as A & J Paving, for all work under Tender No. T25/2013:
Minor Asphalt Works.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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11 IR3/14 Tender
T17/2013: Cherrybrook Skatepark Upgrading
(F2013/00313)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT:
1. Council
accept the tender submitted by Convic Skateparks Pty Ltd of Richmond, Victoria for Tender No. T17/2013: Cherrybrook Skatepark Upgrading.
2. The price be made public upon
formal acceptance of the tender.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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SUPPLEMENTARY
REPORTS
Nil
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council
regarding various matters he has raised with the State Government about Hornsby
Shire Council.
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
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12 MN1/14 Mayor's
Notes 1 to 31 December 2013
(F2004/07053)
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Sunday 1
December 2013 - Councillor Browne, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended
the Friends of Lisgar Gardens End of Year Celebration.
Sunday 1 December 2013 - Councillor
Browne, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Golden Kangaroos Concert.
Tuesday 3 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended Galston High School’s Annual Presentation Evening.
Wednesday 4 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Fagan Park Eco Garden End of Year Party.
Wednesday 4 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Menorah Lighting Event in Hornsby Mall.
Thursday 5 December 2013 - Councillor
Anisse, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Mount St Benedict Catholic High
School’s 2013 Presentation Day.
Thursday 5 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the International Volunteer Day Morning Tea.
Thursday 5 December 2013 - The Mayor and
Deputy Mayor attended the Women’s Shelter Community Forum.
Friday 6 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Celebration of Learning event at Karonga School, Epping.
Friday 6 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Parkinsons Support Group’s Christmas Party
at Asquith Golf Club.
Friday 6 December 2013 - Councillor
Browne, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Roselea Community Centre
Christmas Lunch.
Saturday 7 December 2013 - The Deputy
Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Hornsby Shire Council Christmas
Spectacular at Rofe Park.
Monday 9 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Galston and Glenorie Wastewater Scheme Information Session at
Galston Community Centre.
Monday 9 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended Mr Matt Kean MP’s Community Christmas Celebration
Tuesday 10 December 2013 - The Mayor and
Councillor Gallagher hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council
Chambers.
Tuesday 10 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Hornsby Lions Club Christmas Dinner at Event Cinema, Hornsby.
Wednesday 11 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Thornleigh West Public School Presentation.
Wednesday 11 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Brooklyn Public School End of Year Presentation Day Assembly.
Thursday 12 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Galston Public School Presentation Day.
Thursday 12 December 2013 - The Deputy
Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Berowra Public School Presentation
Day.
Thursday 12 December 2013 - The Deputy
Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School Presentation Day.
Thursday 12 December 2013 - The Mayor
hosted his Community Christmas Reception.
Friday 13 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Asquith Girls High School Presentation at Hornsby RSL Club.
Friday 13 December 2013 - The Deputy
Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Wideview Public School Annual
Presentation Day at Berowra.
Friday 13 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Mt Wilga Private Hospital 60th Birthday Celebrations
at Knox Grammar School.
Monday 16 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Hornsby Girls High School Annual Speech Day at Sydney Town Hall.
Monday 16 December 2013 - The Deputy
Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Asquith Boys High School Presentation.
Tuesday 17 December 2013 - The Mayor and
Councillor Gallagher hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council
Chambers.
Tuesday 17 December 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Normanhurst Boys High School Annual Presentation at Hornsby RSL
Club.
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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13 MN2/14 Mayor's
Notes from 1 to 31 January 2014
(F2004/07053)
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Monday
20 January 2014 - The Mayor attended the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills
Monthly Meeting.
Sunday 26 January 2014 - The Mayor and
Deputy Mayor attended the Australia Day 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
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Mayoral Minutes
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14 MM1/14 Passing
of Mayor Pat Reilly, Mayor of Willoughby City Council
(F2004/05878)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL,
seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. Council
express its sincere condolences to Mayor Pat Reilly's family, Willoughby City
Council and the community of Willoughby in respect of Mayor Reilly's recent
passing.
2. A
message of sympathy be forwarded to Mayor Reilly's family on behalf of
Council.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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15 MM2/14 Kangaroo
Point Car Parking Opportunities
(F2004/07506-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL,
seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council be briefed on the status of the
existing master plan, construction works and car parking arrangements at Kangaroo
Point.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT Mayoral Minute No. MM2/14 regarding Kangaroo
Point Car Parking Opportunities be recommitted.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, BERMAN, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Mr David O’Neill, of Brooklyn, addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council be briefed on the status of the
existing master plan, construction works and car parking arrangements at
Kangaroo Point.
FOR: COUNCILLORs Anisse,
Azizi, BERMAN, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 8.06pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
12 March 2014, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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