MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 12
November 2014
at 6:37 PM

PRESENT
Councillors Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Berman,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.
Note: Councillor Berman arrived at 7.15pm during discussion
of Item 5. He was not present for consideration of, or voting on,
Apologies/Leave of Absence, Confirmation of Minutes and Items Passed by
Exception.
Note:
Councillor Browne was not present for voting on Item 17.
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
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 Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Anisse,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 8 October 2014 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
COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER tabled a petition with approximately
140 signatures in relation to the creation of a fenced off-leash dog area in
Oxley Reserve, Mt Colah.
presentations
The Mayor presented Ms Lisa Cahill, Council’s Community and
Cultural Development Manager, with the 2014 Local Government Aboriginal Network
Award for Non Aboriginal staff.
The Mayor presented
Ms Amanda Collins, Council’s Safety and Wellness Services Team Leader, with WorkCover’s
SafeWork Award 2014 for Council having the best workplace health and safety
system in the NSW public sector.
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
1 MM8/14 Local
Government NSW Annual Conference 2014
(F2014/00245)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council write to the President of Local
Government NSW asking him to demonstrate how the Local Government NSW Board
will improve the relevance of the Annual Conference by focussing on much
needed structural and planning reform of local government in a manner that
justifies Hornsby Shire Council’s ongoing financial commitment to and
attendance at the Conference.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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2 MM7/14 General
Manager's Performance Review 2014
(F2013/00402)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. The
2013/14 annual performance review of the General Manager contained in the
Confidential Attachment to Mayoral Minute No. MM7/14 be received and noted.
2. Having
regard to the latest determination of the Statutory and Other Offices
Remuneration Tribunal (SOORT), the General Manager’s contract be adjusted by
2.5% in line with the recommendations contained in the Confidential
Attachment to Mayoral Minute No. MM7/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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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 5, 6, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 21 were withdrawn for
discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Gallagher,
THAT the
recommendations in respect of items 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22,
23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 be adopted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
Note: Item 28 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
Office of the General Manager
3 GM4/14 Code
Of Conduct Complaints - Annual Report
(F2006/00554)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT the contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM4/14 be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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4 GM3/14 Contractual
Conditions of Senior Staff
(F2005/00481)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT the contractual conditions of current Senior
Staff (as set out in General Manager’s Report No. GM3/14) be noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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Corporate Support Division
5 CS47/14 2013/14
Audited Financial Statements - Presentation to the Public
(F2014/00272)
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Note:
Council’s External Auditor, Mr Dennis Banicevic, of PricewaterhouseCoopers,
addressed Council regarding this item and responded to questions raised by
Councillors.
Mr Joe
Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT the 2013/14
General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Statements and associated
Auditor's Report, as presented to the public at the 12 November 2014 General
Meeting, be adopted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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6 CS42/14 Local
Government Reform - NSW Government's "Fit for the Future"
Announcements
(F2014/00494)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1. The
contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS42/14, which details the
NSW Government’s response to the final reports of the Independent Local
Government Review Panel (ILGRP) and the Local Government Acts Taskforce under
the banner of “Fit for the Future”, be received and noted.
2. Council
note that to be Fit for the Future under the Government’s criteria, a council
firstly needs to have sufficient Scale and Capacity (broadly in line with the
recommendations of the ILGRP) which the Government believes will equip the
council to engage effectively across community, industry and government. A
Fit for the Future council will then also need to be able to demonstrate
against the Government’s criteria that it is sustainable, efficient and able
to effectively manage infrastructure and deliver services for its community.
3. As
Council does not have sufficient Scale and Capacity to be Fit for the Future
under the Government’s requirements, a Steering Committee comprising the
Mayor and Councillors Tilbury, Singh and Hutchence be established to
undertake discussions with our neighbouring councils regarding the
possibility of merging with one or a number of those councils to create a new
entity which meets the Scale and Capacity requirements of the Government.
4. In
respect of the Government’s Fit for the Future criteria for sustainability,
efficiency and effectively managing infrastructure and services, it be noted
that Hornsby Shire Council currently meets the Government’s requirements to
be Fit for the Future in respect of:
·
Operating Performance Ratio
·
Own Source Revenue Ratio
·
Infrastructure Backlog Ratio
·
Debt Service Ratio
·
Real Operating Expenditure per capita
but does not currently meet the
requirements to be Fit for the Future in respect of:
·
Building and Infrastructure Asset Renewal Ratio
·
Asset Maintenance Ratio
5. The
General Manager advise the Fit for the Future Regional Relationship Manager/s
appointed by the Office of Local Government for northern Sydney councils of
Council’s resolution and seek their support in providing access to skilled
facilitator/s and technical experts who will be able to assist the
discussions with our neighbouring councils.
6. The
General Manager and members of Council’s Steering Committee provide regular
briefings to all Councillors in respect of the progress of discussions with
our neighbouring councils.
7. A
further report be prepared for Council’s consideration in early 2015 which
details how Council should progress the development of its Fit for the Future
roadmap.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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7 CS44/14 Investments
and Borrowings for 2014/15 - Status for Period Ending 30 September 2014
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report
No. CS44/14 be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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8 CS46/14 Council's
2013/14 Annual Report
(F2013/00651)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT:
1. The
Hornsby Shire Council Annual Report 2013/14, which has been made available on
Council’s website, be received and noted.
2. The Annual Report be supplemented
by Council’s 2013/14 audited Financial Statements once they are “presented to
the public” at the 12 November 2014 General Meeting.
3. A copy of the final Annual Report
2013/14 be submitted to the Office of Local Government by 30 November 2014.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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9 CS45/14 Delivery
Program for 2013-17 and Operational Plan (Budget) for 2014/15 - September
2014 Quarter Review
(F2013/00651)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT the September 2014 Quarter Review of the 2013-17 Delivery Program and the Operational Plan
(Budget) for 2014/15 be received and
noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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10 CS43/14 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated
Persons
(F2013/00386)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
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
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11 CS50/14 Beattie
Lane, Hornsby - Creation of Easements to Facilitate Closure
(F2014/00246)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION
OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT:
1. An
electricity easement over Beattie Lane, Hornsby be granted in favour of
Ausgrid to allow Ausgrid to access their assets currently within Beattie Lane
for the purpose of maintenance, repair or replacement.
2. An
easement in gross be created in favour of Hornsby Shire Council which will
provide public access for vehicles and pedestrians over Beattie Lane, Hornsby
once it is formally closed.
3. The
General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this
matter, deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.
4. In
the absence of the General Manager, or as may be legally required, Council
authorise the use of its Seal on any legal document, survey or other
documents, directly related to the creation of the proposed easement for
electricity over Beattie Lane, Hornsby in favour of Ausgrid and the proposed
easement in gross in favour of Hornsby Shire Council, as deemed appropriate
by Council’s legal advisers.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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12 CS51/14 Chambers
Court, Epping - Proposed Road Closure
(F2014/00496)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT:
1. Council
make application to the NSW Trade & Investment, Crown Lands to close the
road known as Chambers Court, Epping.
2. Upon
closure of Chambers Court and in accordance with Section 43 of the Roads Act,
the Chambers Court land be classified as Operational Land for the purposes of
the Local Government Act.
3. The General Manager be authorised
to create any easements deemed necessary to facilitate closure of Chambers
Court.
4. The
General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this matter
as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.
5. In
the absence of the General Manager, or as may be legally required, Council
authorise the use of its Seal on any legal document, survey or other
documents, directly related to the closure of Chambers Court, as deemed
appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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Environment and Human Services Division
13 EH16/14 Future
Use of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham
(F2004/09440)
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Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of the
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Warwick Edwards, on behalf of the Golden Kangaroos
Hornsby Concert Band, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT:
1. Council
agree to the sale of Lots 83 and 84 DP 9085, known as 179 Beecroft Road,
Cheltenham, at a minimum price determined in accordance with the basis
outlined in Confidential Attachment 3 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH16/14.
2. The
General Manager be authorised to determine the most appropriate method of
sale, generally in accordance with the Disposal of Land Policy and negotiate
the detailed terms and conditions of the sale agreement; and to execute any
documents in relation to the sale, as deemed appropriate by Council's legal
advisers.
3. Council
authorise the use of its Seal on the Contract for the Sale of Land or on any
legal, or other documents directly related to
the sale of Lots 83 and 84 DP 9085, known as 179 Beecroft Road,
Cheltenham as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.
4. The Golden Kangaroos be offered the
licensed use of Beecroft Community Centre on the terms outlined in Attachment
2 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH16/14.
5. A portion of funds from the sale of the
property at 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham provide the balance of funding
required for the capital upgrades at Beecroft Community Centre.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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14 EH20/14 Community
Donations Program
(F2013/00283)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Council:
1. Allocate
$3,000 to the Australian Indian Cultural Council Inc.
2. Allocate
$2,779 to the Sydney North Off Road Cyclists.
3. Assist
unsuccessful applicants to identify alternative funding opportunities that
may better align with their proposed projects, or advise on how to revise
their submissions in order to satisfy Council’s policy framework for future
applications.
4. Amend
its Donations and Grants – Council Cash and Non-Cash Policy to include the
capacity to waive fees associated with Council services for charities/not for
profit organisations, schools and churches.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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15 EH21/14 Catchments
Remediation Rate (CRR) Annual Expenditure Report 2013/2014
(F2005/00829-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT the
contents of Group Manager’s Report No. EH21/14 be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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Planning Division
16 PL52/14 Development
Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 90 Units -
544-552 Pacific Highway and 1 and 1A Cowan Road, Mount Colah
(DA/1096/2013)
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Mrs Helen Hajduk, on behalf of North of Hornsby
Residents Action Group/Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this
item.
Ms Kim Mullins, on behalf of
Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr John
Lambeth, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR ANISSE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT Development Application No. DA/1096/2013 for
demolition of existing structures and the erection of 3 x five storey
residential flat buildings comprising 90 units with basement car parking at Lot
21 DP 1044911, Lot 3 DP 20511, Lot 4 DP 20511, Lot A DP 372148, Lot B DP
372148, Lot 22 DP 1044911, Lot 1 DP 20511, Nos. 544-552 Pacific Highway and 1
and 1A Cowan Road, Mount Colah 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. PL52/14.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Development
Application No. DA/1096/2013 for demolition of existing structures and the
erection of 3 x five storey residential flat buildings comprising 90 units
with basement car parking at Lot 21 DP 1044911, Lot 3 DP 20511, Lot 4 DP
20511, Lot A DP 372148, Lot B DP 372148, Lot 22 DP 1044911, Lot 1 DP 20511,
Nos. 544-552 Pacific Highway and 1 and 1A Cowan Road, Mount Colah be deferred
pending a further report in relation to matters raised by the Public Forum
speakers including traffic flow during emergencies and the implications of
constructing high rise buildings in bush fire prone areas.
DUE TO A
LACK OF A SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.
THE MOTION
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANISSE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, WAS PUT AND
CARRIED.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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17 PL79/14 Development
Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 35 Units - 12
and 14 Carlingford Road, Epping
(DA/797/2014)
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Mrs Jackie Aloisio, of Epping, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Nigel
Dickson, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/797/2014 for demolition of existing structures
and construction of a five storey residential flat building comprising 35
units with basement car parking at Lots 13 and 14 DP 10899, Nos. 12 and 14
Carlingford Road, Epping be approved subject to the conditions of consent
detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL79/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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18 PL76/14 Development
Application - Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling-House - 65 Boronia
Avenue, Cheltenham
(DA/898/2014)
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Ms Ashani Samuel-Thambiah, of
Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Matthew
Benson, of Pymble, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Douglas
Cummins, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
Dr
Harkirats Dhindsa, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Development Application No. DA/898/2014 for
alterations and additions to a dwelling-house at Lot 5, DP 29186, No. 65
Boronia Avenue Cheltenham be approved, subject to the conditions of consent
detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL76/14 and the
following additional conditions:
1. The
colour scheme of the rendered and painted house and double garage door are to
be a dark colour.
2. The
driveway wheel strips at the front of the property are to be retained.
3. The
large conifer tree adjacent to the driveway and close to the front boundary
is to be retained with appropriate tree protection measures installed during
construction.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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19 PL80/14 Reporting
Variations to Development Standards
(F2004/07599)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT the contents of Group Manager’s
Report No. PL80/14 be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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20 PL78/14 Design
Quality of Residential Flat Development
(F2004/06504)
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Mr Matthew Benson, of Pymble addressed
Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BERMAN,
THAT a submission be forwarded to the Department of
Planning and Environment indicating Council’s general support for the draft
amendments to State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) 65 – Design Quality
of Residential Flat Development and the Residential Flat Design Code (RFDC) subject
to the Department addressing the major issues for Hornsby Shire identified in
Group Manager’s Report No. PL78/14, including:
1. Clause
6A in the draft SEPP should be deleted. The SEPP should not override
Council’s controls and preclude Council from applying higher than minimum
standards.
2. Car
parking should not be added as a standard that cannot be used as grounds for
refusal.
3. The
internal unit areas in the current RFDC should be retained to promote good
design rather than placing the sole emphasis on affordability.
4. A
numerical control requiring a mix of unit types should be inserted to
increase housing choice, including minimum requirements for dual key units.
5. The
Roads and Maritime Services Guide to Traffic Generating Development should be
updated if this document is to be relied upon for setting parking standards
within 800 metres of a train station.
6. Provision
for deep soil zones should also accommodate planting within side setbacks
where a minimum dimension of four metres is appropriate.
7. The
existing minimum setbacks for non-habitable rooms of six, nine and 12 metres
should be retained to preserve outcomes in relation to visual impact and
landscape design.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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21 PL82/14 Rural
Lands Planning Issues Survey - Summary of Responses
(F2014/00279)
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Mr Michael Bell, of Arcadia, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr John Inshaw, of Galston,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Peter Knox, on behalf of
Hornsby Rural Areas Association, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Paul Irving, of Galston,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Dennis Merchant, on behalf
of Sydney Agriculture, Rural and Public Lands Trust, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Tony Jones, on behalf of
Hornsby Rural Areas Association, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Keith Owen, of Arcadia,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Mark Grubski, of Glenorie,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Salvatore Russo, of Arcadia,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Sam Calacoci, of Dural,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Brian Ahearn, of Middle Dural, addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1. The
Rural Lands Planning Issues Survey – Summary of Response Report (attached to
Group Manager’s Report No. PL82/14) be received and noted.
2. The
Summary of Response Report be made available for viewing on Council’s website
to inform the community of the findings.
3. A
Councillor Briefing be held to discuss the preparation of a strategy that
responds to the findings of the survey prior to a report being presented for
Council’s consideration.
4. All persons who responded to the
survey be advised of Council’s resolution.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND
TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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Infrastructure and Recreation Division
22 IR24/14 Proposed
Tender - Waste Disposal of Domestic, Trade, Clean-up, Street Sweeper and
Green Waste
(F2014/00478)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Council endorse the calling of tenders
for Waste Disposal of Domestic, Trade, Clean-up, Street Sweeper and Green
Waste as outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR24/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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23 IR22/14 Tender
RFT29/2014 - Sportsground Lighting at Foxglove Oval and Greenway Park Oval
No. 2
(F2014/00334)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT:
1. Council accept the tender from
Havencord Pty Ltd T/A Floodlighting Australia in respect of Request for
Tender No. RFT29/2014 - Sportsground Lighting at Foxglove Oval and Greenway
Park Oval No. 2.
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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24 IR23/14 Tender
RFT30/2014 - Netball Courts at Pennant Hills Park Netball Complex
(F2014/00335)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT:
1. Council
accept the tender from Court Craft (Aust) Pty Ltd for the construction of
asphaltic concrete courts in respect to Request for Tender No. RFT30/2014 –
Netball Courts at Pennant Hills Park Netball Complex.
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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25 IR26/14 Tender
T35/2014 - Supply and Lay Asphaltic Concrete
(F2014/00407)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Council accept tender of Downer EDI
Works Pty Ltd as the preferred contractor and J & E Excavations and Plant
Hire Pty Ltd as the alternative (backup) contractor for all work under Tender
No. T35/2014 - Supply and Lay Asphaltic Concrete.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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26 IR27/14 Tender
T36/2014 - Concreting - Form and Finish
(F2014/00424)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Council accept tenders of Foster Civil
Contracting Construction Pty Ltd and South West Kerbing for concrete paving
and drainage structures, and kerb and guttering laybacks respectively.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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Confidential Items
27 CS48/14 Proposed
Consultancy - Property Asset Management - Epping Urban Activation Precinct
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.
(F2014/00499)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Council approve the appointment of
specialist consultancy services to assist Council with the development of a
masterplan and a property asset management strategy for its community and
cultural facilities in Epping.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr David Barker, of Mt Colah, addressed Council in respect
of the petition tabled by Councillor Gallagher regarding the creation of an
off-leash dog reserve at Oxley Park in Mt Colah.
Mr Brian Berry, of Epping, addressed Council in respect of
the use of the Epping Bowling Club land.
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
28 MN11/14 Mayor's
Notes from 1 to 31 October 2014
(F2004/07053)
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Friday 3 October 2014 – The
Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Nestle
Choose Wellness Event in Hornsby Mall.
Wednesday 8 October 2014
– Councillor Browne, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Pennant Hills
Neighbour Aid Inc. 45th AGM in Pennant Hills.
Thursday 9 October 2014
– The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
Youth Leading the World Community Forum at Normanhurst Boys High School.
Friday 10 October 2014
– The Mayor attended the Emerging Artist Exhibition as part of the Festival
of the Arts at Wallarobba.
Saturday 11 October 2014
– The Mayor officially opened the Bowden Brae Retirement Village Annual
Community Fete at Normanhurst.
Sunday 12 October 2014
– The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
AICCI Indian Diwali Celebration Fair at Greenway Park, Cherrybrook.
Tuesday 14 October 2014
– The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
Young Business Mind Awards Nominations Meeting in Dural.
Wednesday 15 October
2014 – The Mayor attended the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting
Exhibition at Hornsby Library.
Friday 17 October 2014
– The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
official opening of Sydney Adventist Hospital $200 million Redevelopment.
Saturday 18 October 2014
– The Mayor officially opened the Hornsby Heights Public School Bushland
Fair.
Sunday 19 October 2014
– The Mayor and Councillors Berman and Gallagher attended the NSW Rural Fire
Service Opening of Dangar Island Rural Fire Brigade Station.
Saturday 25 October 2014
– The Mayor attended the St Patrick’s Public School Annual Fete at Asquith.
Saturday 25 October 2014
– The Mayor officiated at the Cherrybrook Chinese Community Association’s
Chinese Lantern Night at Greenway Park, Cherrybrook.
Sunday 26 October 2014
– The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, officially
opened the newly renovated James Park at Hornsby.
Tuesday 28 October 2014
– The Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh and Councillor Gallagher hosted
three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.
Tuesday 28 October 2014
– The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the NSW
Police Force – Kuring-gai Local Area Command Awards Ceremony at Asquith Golf
Club.
Wednesday 29 October
2014 – The Mayor attended the 2014 Northern Sydney Leaders Breakfast
in St Leonards.
Wednesday 29 October
2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf,
attended the Dural and Round Corner Chamber of Commerce Youth Business Mind
Awards in Dural.
CALLED OVER AND NOTED
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Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 10.55pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
10 December, 2014, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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