Minutes of General Meeting

MINUTES OF General Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 11 June 2014

at 6:35 PM

PRESENT

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

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Father Robert Borg, from Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara, 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. No other persons are permitted to record the Meeting, unless specifically authorised by Council to do so.”

APOLOGIES / leave of absence

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

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Browne in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 11 June 2014 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, AZIZI, berman, 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

Nil

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 14 May 2014 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

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

AGAINST: Nil

petitionS

During public forum for Item 10 – EH9/14 Future Use of Council Building – 3 Baden Powell Avenue, Brooklyn, a ‘Save Our Pre-School’ petition with approximately 200 signatures was presented to the Mayor by one of the public speakers.

During public forum for Item 18 – PL41/14 Hornsby West Side Planning Proposal – After Exhibition, a Hornsby Westside petition with approximately 320 signatures was presented to the Mayor by one of the public speakers.

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 2, 3, 10, 15, 17, 18, 21 and 22 were withdrawn or left for discussion later in the meeting.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 19 be adopted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

Note: Item 20 was called over and noted subject to the inclusion of changes to the details for Thursday 1 May 2014 and Sunday 4 May 2014.

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

1 CS14/14 Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2013/00386)

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

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, Cox, Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

2 CS15/14 Outstanding Council Resolutions - Period Until 28 February 2014

(F2005/00112)

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

THAT based on KPMG’s “Analysis of local government reform options in the Northern Sydney area” report which illustrates the marginal benefits of shared services and given that The Hills Council has declined to enter into a tri-party ‘Strategic Alliance’ with Hornsby and Warringah Councils, the General Manager write to Warringah Council advising that Hornsby Council wishes to explore opportunities to enter into a direct strategic alliance with that Council in circumstances where mutual benefits are identified.

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

AGAINST: Nil

3 CS13/14 Analysis of Local Government Reform Options in the Northern Sydney Area - Report Prepared by KPMG

(F2004/07217)

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

THAT:

1. KPMG’s “Analysis of local government reform options in the Northern Sydney area” report be made available on Council’s website and a copy sent to the Minister for Local Government and The Hills and Ku-ring-gai Councils.

2. The NSW Government be encouraged to facilitate local government reform having regard to the research undertaken for Council by KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) and Crosby Textor; and the recommendations made by the Independent Local Government Review Panel (ILGRP) and the Local Government Acts Taskforce (LGAT).

3. The Hills and Ku-ring-gai Councils be requested to provide their comments on the reform options outlined by KPMG.

4. When the NSW Government releases its responses to the recommendations made by the ILGRP and the LGAT, a further report be prepared for Council’s consideration incorporating any feedback received from The Hills and Ku-ring-gai Councils about the KPMG reports.

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

AGAINST: Nil

4 CS17/14 Investments and Borrowings for 2013/14 - Status for Period Ending 30 April 2014

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS17/14 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

5 CS18/14 Adoption of 2014/15 Operational Plan - Including the Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2014/15

(F2013/00651)

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

THAT:

1. Subject to the incorporation of the minor amendments recommended in Tables 1A and 1B of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/14, Council adopt the 2014/15 Operational Plan which includes the Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2014/15.

2. Council make and levy the 2014/15 Ordinary Rates in accordance with Table 2 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/14.

3. Council make and levy the 2014/15 Catchments Remediation Rate on all rateable land in the Shire in accordance with Table 3 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/14.

4. Council make and levy the Hornsby Quarry Loan Rate on all rateable land in the Shire in accordance with Table 4 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/14.

5. Council 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.

6. Council continue to provide eligible pensioners with a $20 concession in respect of the Special Rate Variation approved for the 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 financial years, represented by a reduction in the Base amount.

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

AGAINST: Nil

6 CS20/14 Debts to be Written Off - 2013/14 Financial Year

(F2004/06978-02)

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

THAT for 2013/14, and in accordance with Clause 213 of the Local Government (General) Regulation, Council:

1. Write off debts considered bad totalling $7,477 (as detailed in Schedule A attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS20/14).

2. Note debts considered bad totalling $3,016 which will be written off under the General Manager’s delegated authority (as detailed in Schedule B attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS20/14).

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

AGAINST: Nil

7 CS21/14 Beattie Lane, Hornsby - Proposed Road Closure

(F2014/00246)

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

THAT:

1. Council make application to the NSW Department of Lands to close the road known as Beattie Lane, Hornsby.

2. Upon closure of Beattie Lane, the land 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.

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

AGAINST: Nil

8 CS22/14 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - 2014 Report and Determination - Mayor and Councillor Fees - 2014/15 Financial Year

(F2004/09552)

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

THAT:

1. Council note that as a consequence of the 2014 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, it remains in the Metropolitan Centre Category of NSW councils for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

2. In accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2014 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an annual fee of $22,800 be paid to each Councillor for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

3. In accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2014 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an additional annual fee of $60,580 be paid to the Mayor for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

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

AGAINST: Nil

Environment and Human Services Division

9 EH8/14 Commercial Fishing Reforms

(F2013/00784)

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

THAT Council:

1. Receive and note the minutes of the Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Committee attached to Group Manager’s Report No. EH8/14.

2. Write to the NSW Department of Primary Industries and members of the NSW Parliament representing those areas adjacent to the Hawkesbury River seeking to have social, economic and environmental considerations factored into the NSW Fisheries reforms for the Hawkesbury River.

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

AGAINST: Nil

10 EH9/14 Future Use of Council Building - 3 Baden Powell Avenue, Brooklyn

(F2004/06469)

Ms Christine Legg, on behalf of KU Children’s Services, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Diane Bowles, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Jim Lloyd, on behalf of Mooney Mooney/Cheero Progress Association Inc., addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Kathleen Glenn, of Brooklyn, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Liz Surrest, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Hall Committee, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Skye Bower, of Dangar Island, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Victoria Chu, of Brooklyn, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ken Shadie, on behalf of the Brooklyn RSL Sub-Branch, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Michelle Armstrong, of Little Wobby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Sue Hanson, of Mooney Mooney, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Leanne Houlcroft, of Brooklyn, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

A. 1. Consideration of Group Manager’s Report No. EH9/14 be deferred for a period of two months to allow for a site inspection to be undertaken by available Councillors and broader community consultation.

2. Council review the current rental amount paid by KU Children’s Services for use of the premises with the intention of moving to a market based rent for commercial and like users.

3. Council seek expressions of interest from other users who may wish to rent the facility on a shared use basis.

4. If the forthcoming Community Facilities Strategic Plan or Brooklyn Masterplan review identifies the need for a new multi-purpose facility in Brooklyn, Council authorise the allocation of funds from future budgets that would otherwise have been spent maintaining 3 Baden Powell Avenue, Brooklyn towards construction of such a facility.

5. Council investigate other potential funding sources for such a facility e.g. grants, fundraising and the like.

B. Council receive and note the petition presented to the Mayor during public forum on this Item.

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

AGAINST: Nil

11 EH10/14 Consideration of Council Bushland Reserves for Biobanking

(F2004/09595)

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

THAT:

1. Council investigate and advertise the potential Biobank sites, as shown in Attachments 1-3 of Group Manager’s Report No. EH10/14, associated with the ‘Linking Landscapes’ grant, the North West Rail Link and Epping to Thornleigh Third Track project.

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

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

AGAINST: Nil

Planning Division

12 PL28/14 Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 25 Units - 10 and 12 Lords Avenue, Asquith

(DA/1433/2013)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1433/2013 for demolition of existing structures and erection of a five storey residential flat building comprising 25 units with basement car parking and strata subdivision at Lot 32 and 33 DP 12901, Nos. 10 and 12 Lords Ave, Asquith be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL28/14.

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

AGAINST: Nil

13 PL40/14 Development Application - Multi-Unit Housing Comprising Two Detached Dwelling-Houses - 8 Thorn Street, Pennant Hills

(DA/892/2013)

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

THAT Council assume the concurrence of the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 and approve Development Application No. DA/892/2013 for multi-unit housing comprising the erection of two detached dwelling-houses at Lot 5 DP 235034, No. 8 Thorn Street, Pennant Hills subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL40/14.

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

AGAINST: Nil

14 PL36/14 Development Application - Nine Storey Residential Flat Building Containing 54 Units - 5, 7 and 9 Waitara Avenue, Waitara

(DA/1255/2013)

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

THAT Council assume the concurrence of the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment pursuant to Clause 4.6 of the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 6 to vary Clause 4.3 (Height of Buildings) and approve Development Application No. DA/1255/2013 for demolition of existing structures and construction of a nine storey residential flat building containing 54 units and basement car parking at Lot 1 DP 948232, Lot 84 DP 1053416 and Lot 1 DP 121106, Nos. 5, 7 and 9 Waitara Avenue, Waitara subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL36/14.

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

AGAINST: Nil

15 PL42/14 Development Application - Section 96(2) - Construction of an Affordable Rental Housing Development Comprising Eight Townhouses - 3 and 5 Fulbourne Avenue, Pennant Hills

(DA/1021/2010/A)

Mr Brian Ash, on behalf of Pennant Hills Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Maryanne Sargeant, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Greg Smith SC MP, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Brendan O’Byrne, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

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

THAT Council defer consideration of Development Application No. DA/1021/2010/A for construction of an affordable rental housing development comprising eight townhouses at Lot 16 and Lot 15 DP 10203, Nos. 3 and 5 Fulbourne Avenue, Pennant Hills, to seek further independent legal advice as to whether this application should be considered under Section 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and whether it meets the intent of the new changes to the legislation in reference to character tests.

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

AGAINST: Nil

16 PL38/14 Report on Submissions - Rezoning of 99 New Line Road, Cherrybrook

(F2013/00511)

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

THAT:

1. Council forward the Planning Proposal attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL38/14 to rezone property No. 99 New Line Road, Cherrybrook from R2 (Low Density Residential) to RE2 (Private Recreation) to the Minister for Planning for gazettal.

2. In accordance with the plan making powers delegated to Council, the General Manager exercise the functions of the Minister for Planning and proceed to make the plan.

3. All persons who made submissions be advised of Council’s resolution.

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

AGAINST: Nil

17 PL32/14 Report on Submissions - Section 94 Contributions for Granny Flats

(F2010/00015-02)

Mr Mark Cambourn, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1. Council adopt the amended Hornsby Shire Council Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2012-2021 attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL32/14.

2. For applications lodged after 5 September 2013, a refund be provided to applicants who have paid Section 94 contributions for a secondary dwelling (granny flat). The refund being the difference between the paid amount and new rate for secondary dwellings.

3. All persons who made a submission be advised of Council’s decision.

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

AGAINST: Nil

18 PL41/14 Hornsby West Side Planning Proposal - After Exhibition

(F2011/00441-02)

Mr Hugh Dowd, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ian Ezzy, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Peter Fryar, of Horsfield Bay, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Catharine Glynn, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Inshaw, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr David Sentinella, on behalf of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding this item.

Dr Sherrie Cross, on behalf of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Michael Bradley, on behalf of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Janet Castle, of Asquith, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Barbara Cronin, on behalf of Friends of Hornsby’s ‘Old Side’, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Smitha Padinjath, of Mt Kuring-gai, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Maree Nicholson, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Gordon Griffiths, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Betsy Williams, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Kim Mullins, on behalf of Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Elizabeth Roberts, on behalf of Hornsby Shire Historical Society, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Robert Hibbard, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr James Edmundson, of Mount Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Stephen Diserens, of Berowra, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Cathie Rogers, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Catherine Gordon, of Asquith, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr James Stafford, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ron Marriott, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1. Council forward the Hornsby West Side Planning Proposal attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL41/14 to the Minster for Planning for finalisation pursuant to Section 59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

2. Revised Development Control Plan amendments be re-exhibited for a period of 28 days incorporating:

2.1 Sustainability requirements such as car share schemes, green walls and roofs and thermal efficiency;

2.2 A requirement for a wind effects report for buildings over 13 storeys in height;

2.3 Provisions addressing State Environmental Planning Policy 65 Design Quality of Residential Flat Buildings;

2.4 A minimum site frontage of 40 metres for development over 10 storeys in height;

2.5 An increase in the podium height for the Odeon Cinema from two storeys to three storeys;

2.6 Administrative amendments including labelling Gateway sites, confirming that the western RSL car park in Ashley Street is included in the Planning Proposal and updating diagrams to reflect traffic modelling recommendations.

3. A separate report be prepared and presented to Council concerning options for ensuring design quality of future high density development.

4. Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded pro forma by COUNCILLOR ANISSE,

THAT

1. The Hornsby Westside Planning Proposal be deferred pending a series of community workshops being held to achieve the best mutually consolidated outcome for the community, noting that these type of workshops involving the community were very successful in determining the current projects: Hornsby Aquatic Centre and Old Man’s Valley/Quarry.

2. It be noted that Council has the opportunity to have a rejuvenation of the Hornsby Westside which retains its heritage yet provides for innovative architectural design, technology, environmental, open space, traffic and social design.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by councillor anisse, was put and lost.

FOR: COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER

AGAINST: CouncillorS Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

the motion, moved by councillor tilbury, SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

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

AGAINST: COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER

19 PL44/14 Future Cities Program

(F2014/00162)

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

THAT Council accept the nomination of Westfield to join Council’s delegation to participate in the Future Cities Program.

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

AGAINST: Nil

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

Nil

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Mr Kingsley Liu, of Lane Cove, addressed Council regarding proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act.

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

Mayor's Notes

20 MN6/14 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 May 2014

(F2004/07053)

Thursday 1 May 2014 – The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, and Councillors Gallagher and Azizi attended the ‘Our Place’ screening of three short films celebrating the Indigenous Heritage of the Hornsby Shire at Event Cinemas.

Sunday 4 May 2014 – The Mayor and Councillors Tilbury, Cox and Gallagher attended the Dangar Island Historical Society’s 125^th Anniversary of the Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge.

Friday 9 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the Opening Night of the Studio Artes ‘Face and Place’ Art Exhibition at Wallarobba Arts Centre.

Tuesday 13 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the 2014 HACC Volunteer Lunch at Pennant Hills Golf Club.

Wednesday 14 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the Studio Artes Afternoon Tea at Wallarobba Arts Centre.

Friday 16 May 2014 – The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter Benefit Night at Asquith Leagues Club.

Saturday 17 May 2014 – The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Arcadia Public School 120 Year Celebrations.

Tuesday 20 May 2014 – The Mayor and Councillor Singh hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Tuesday 20 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the Asquith Girls High School Vision 2020 Community Forum.

Wednesday 21 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the Pacific Hills Christian School 35^th Anniversary Lunch.

Thursday 22 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the Guardian Funerals Warrawee Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea.

Friday 23 May 2014 – The Mayor officially opened the Spark. Cinder. Seed. Art Exhibition at Wallarobba Arts Centre.

Saturday 24 May 2014 – The Mayor welcomed guests to the NSW Justices Association Conference held at Hornsby RSL Club.

Sunday 25 May 2014 – Councillor Browne, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the 1^st Cherrybrook Scout Group Annual Report Presentation.

Tuesday 27 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the Bushcare Volunteers Morning Tea at Wallarobba Arts Centre.

Tuesday 27 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the Official Opening of the new Bendigo Bank Epping.

Friday 30 May 2014 – The Mayor officiated at the Children’s Voices for Reconciliation event in Hornsby Mall.

Saturday 31 May 2014 – The Mayor attended the Novus Foundation 2014 Charity Dinner.

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

Nil

Notices of Motion

21 NOM4/14 New Line Road, Cherrybrook - Traffic and Access Issues

(F2004/09785-02)

Ms Beverley Hobbs, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Vince Del Gallego, of Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Dennis Merchant, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by councillor ANISSE,

THAT Council write to the Minister for Roads, Duncan Gay, and relevant local Members of Parliament seeking an urgent meeting to discuss solutions to address the congestion and road safety problems experienced on a daily basis on New Line Road.

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

AGAINST: Nil

22 NOM5/14 Burdett Street Footpath

(F2005/00174)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by councillor HUTCHENCE,

THAT:

1. The Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation be authorised to direct any savings from the construction of the 2014/15 Footpath Program to the construction of a footpath on the south side of Burdett Street Waitara, between Wentworth Avenue and Balmoral Street.

2. In the event that savings do not eventuate, the Deputy General Manager Infrastructure and Recreation report back to Council identifying footpath projects that could be deferred to allow construction of the Burdett Street footpath during the 2014/15 financial year.

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

AGAINST: Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

THE MEETING terminated at 11.00pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 9 July 2014, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN

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