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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 10 December 2014 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

1                 RM1/15        Rescission Motion - Group Manager's Report No. EH25/14 - Expressions of Interest No. EOI33/2014 - Childcare Services - 10 December 2014 General Meeting

(F2014/00337)

Mrs Catherine Lowe, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Glenn Saldanha, of North Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Joanna Beeston, of Asquith, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Mariko Smith, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Steve Ackerman, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Scott Smith, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Lauren Gorfinkel, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Charlotte Frost, of Asquith, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Amanda Winley, of Waitara, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Vinay Mann, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT the resolution adopted at the General Meeting held on 10 December 2014 in respect of Item 7 – Group Manager’s Report No. EH25/14 – Expressions of Interest No. EOI33/2014 – Childcare Services, namely:

"THAT:

1.         Council continue to strategically de-escalate its commitment to the direct provision of child care, to the point that it no longer directly provides child care services.

2.         Council close the Asquith Nursery and Preschool and Asquith Leisure and Learning Centre.

3.         Council agree to the sale of Lots 27-29 DP 12901 known as 18-22 Lords Avenue, Asquith; and Lots 2‑3 DP 136220, known as 421 and 425 Pacific Highway, Asquith; and Lot 13 DP 653870 known as 423 Pacific Highway, Asquith in accordance with the property strategy outlined in Group Manager’s Report No. EH25/14.

4.         The General Manager be authorised to determine the most appropriate method of sale of 18‑22 Lords Avenue, Asquith and 421-425 Pacific Highway Asquith; to negotiate the detailed terms and conditions of the sale agreement, subject to the limitations outlined in Group Manager’s Report No. EH25/14; and to execute documents in relation to the sale, as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.

5.         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 18-22 Lords Avenue, Asquith and 421‑425 Pacific Highway, Asquith, as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.

6.         A portion of the proceeds from the sale of 18-22 Lords Avenue, Asquith and 421-425 Pacific Highway, Asquith be allocated to fund the development of community infrastructure, including a new multi-purpose community facility at Storey Park.

7.         An informal briefing for Councillors be held in the first quarter of 2015 to discuss the proposed Storey Park multi-purpose community facility.

8.         Council work with existing community user groups of the Asquith Leisure and Learning Centre to identify alternative accommodation options.

9.         Council invite Caring 4 Kids Pty Ltd, Little Learning School Pty Ltd and Platinum One Childcare Pty Ltd to tender for the operation of Greenway Park Early Childhood Education Centre.

10.        Council invite Alphabet Academy Pty Ltd, Caring 4 Kids Pty Ltd and Little Learning School Pty Ltd to tender for the operation of Somerville Park Early Childhood Education Centre.

11.        Council invite Caring 4 Kids Pty Ltd, Heritage House Childcare & Early Learning Centres, and Little Learning School Pty Ltd to tender for the operation of the Hornsby Nursery and Preschool.

12.        The tender documentation for the operation of childcare centres require respondents to interview and give consideration to engaging the services of all of Council’s existing children’s services staff, having regard to the appropriateness of the applicant’s skills, qualifications and experience.

13.        The tender documentation for the operation of childcare centres require respondents to demonstrate their prior experience in providing for special needs children and how they would continue to provide for special needs children in Council’s centres.

14.        Council inform respondents to Expression of Interest No. EOI33/2014 of Council’s decision."

be, and is hereby rescinded.

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI, WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI, BERMAN AND GALLAGHER

AGAINST:         COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BROWNE, COX, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

2                 CS3/15        Delivery Program for 2013-17 Including Operational Plan (Budget) for 2014/15 - December 2014 Quarter Review

(F2013/00651)

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

THAT the December 2014 Quarter Review of the 2013-17 Delivery Program, including the Operational Plan (Budget) for 2014/15, be received and noted.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

3                 CS1/15        Investments and Borrowings for 2014/15 - Status for Periods Ending 30 November 2014 and 31 December 2014

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS1/15 be received and noted.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

4                 CS2/15        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, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

5                 EH1/15        Proposal to Enter into a Biobanking Agreement at Dog Pound Creek Bushland, Florence Cotton, Part of Ginger Meggs Parks and Part of Waitara Creek Bushland

(F2004/09595)

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

THAT:

1.         Council submit a proposed Biobanking agreement to the Office of Environment and Heritage for land known as Dog Pound Creek Bushland, Florence Cotton Park, part of Ginger Meggs Park and part of Waitara Creek Bushland as outlined in Attachment 1 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH1/15.

2.         The General Manager be authorised to enter into negotiations with the Office of Environment and Heritage to finalise transfer and retirements of Biobanking credits generated for Dog Pound Creek Bushland, Florence Cotton Park, part of Ginger Meggs Park and part of Waitara Creek Bushland, for the grant amount of approximately $1.1 million.

3.         The General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to Biobanking agreements for Dog Pound Creek Bushland, Florence Cotton Park, part of Ginger Meggs Park and part of Waitara Creek Bushland as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

6                 EH3/15        Socio-Cultural Community Consultation Report

(F2013/00458)

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

THAT Council adopt the Socio-Cultural Community Consultation Report and use it as a reference document to guide future service delivery in these areas.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

7                 EH4/15        Community Donations Program - Second Funding Round 2014/15

(F2013/00283)

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

THAT Council allocate $3,000 from its Community Donations Program to the Hornsby Trail Runners Association Inc.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

8                 PL1/15        Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 30 Units - 32-34 Essex Street, Epping

(DA/1002/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1002/2014 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of a five storey residential flat building comprising 30 units with basement car parking at Lot 22 DP 10385 and 23 DP 10385, Nos. 32-34 Essex Street, Epping be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL1/15.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

9                 PL2/15        Development Application - Dwelling-House - 41 Ashley Street, Hornsby

(DA/1247/2014)

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 Shire Local Environmental Plan 2013 and approve Development Application No. DA/1247/2014 for the demolition of a dwelling-house and the construction of a two storey dwelling-house at Lot B, DP 385307, No. 41 Ashley Street, Hornsby subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL2/15.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

10                PL9/15        Development Application - Dwelling-House - 7A Mary Street, Beecroft

(DA/1335/2014)

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

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

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1335/2014 for a two storey dwelling house at Lot 2, DP 1167742, No.7A Mary Street Beecroft be approved, subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL9/15.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

11                PL11/15       Development Application - Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling-House and Erection of a Secondary Dwelling - 7 Lyne Road, Cheltenham

(DA/996/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/996/2014 for alterations and additions to a dwelling-house and a secondary dwelling at Lot A, DP 323398, No. 7 Lyne Road, Cheltenham be approved, subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL11/15 and the following additional conditions:

1.         Windows W5, W6 and W7 serving the kitchen and pantry of the primary dwelling shall be top hinged, awning windows with obscured glass.

2.         The privacy screen on the deck at the rear of the primary dwelling shall incorporate horizontal slats angled inwards towards the deck to restrict the line of sight to the adjacent dwelling.

3.         A Project Arborist shall be appointed in accordance with AS 4970-2009 (1.4.4) to provide monitoring and certification throughout the development process.

4.         The Project Arborist must be present on site during excavation works within two metres of the trees adjacent to the approved garage to mitigate impacts on the trees and ensure that where tree roots are required to be severed for the purposes of this consent, all pruning shall be undertaken as specified in Sections 3.3.4, 4.5.4 and 4.5.5 of AS 4970-2009.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

12                PL8/15        Development Application - Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling-House - 3 Tallowwood Avenue, Cherrybrook

(DA/1166/2014)

Mr Brian Pitt, of Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Michael Maccormick, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Daniel Welsh, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1166/2014 for alterations and additions to a dwelling house, a swimming pool and two detached garages at Lot 2009, DP 260332, No. 3 Tallowwood Avenue, Cherrybrook be approved, subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL8/15.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

13                PL7/15        Markets, Festivals and Special Events - Hornsby Mall, Florence Street, Hornsby

(DA/1206/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1206/2014 for markets at Hornsby Mall, Florence Street, Hornsby be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL7/15.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

14                PL5/15        Reporting Variations to Development Standards

(F2004/07599)

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

THAT the contents of Group Manager’s Report No. PL5/15 be received and noted.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

15                PL6/15        Planning Proposal for Property Nos. 2-4 Epping Road, Epping

(F2014/00222)

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

THAT:

1.         Council forward the Planning Proposal for property Nos. 2-4 Epping Road, Epping attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL6/15 to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking endorsement for exhibition.

2.         In accordance with the plan making powers delegated to Council, Council exercise Authorisation to prepare and make the Planning Proposal following the receipt of Gateway Authorisation.

3.         The General Manager be given delegated authority to endorse the exhibition material.

4.         Following the exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

16                IR1/15         Tender T40/2014: Supply and Delivery of Concrete

(F2014/00497)

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

THAT Council accept tenders from Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd and Able Metromix Concrete for all work under Tender No. T40/2014: Supply and Delivery of Concrete.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

17                IR2/15         Tender T41/2014: Supply and Delivery of Road Materials

(F2014/00498)

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

THAT Council accept tenders of Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd for the supply and delivery of normal Densely Graded Base (DGB), modified DGB and aggregates, and Concrete Recyclers Group Pty Ltd for the supply and delivery of recycled DGB for work under Tender No. T41/2014: Supply and Delivery of Road Materials.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

18                IR3/15         Request for Tender RFT38/2014: Construction of Hornsby Station Footbridge

(F2014/00470)

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

THAT:

1.         Council not accept any tender and negotiate with Fernandes Constructions Pty Ltd to arrive at a lump sum tender price.

2.         Council decline to invite fresh tenders or seek fresh applications from tenderers or persons expressing interest in the contract for the following reasons:

a)         Council has tested the market for the project and further tendering or fresh applications are not likely to produce a better result.

b)         Timing constraints to not unduly delay this project.

3.         Subject to the conclusion of successful negotiations with Fernandes Constructions Pty Ltd, the General Manager be delegated authority to enter into a contract for the construction of Hornsby Station Footbridge.

4.         If negotiations with Fernandes Constructions Pty Ltd are unsuccessful then Council enter into negotiations with Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd and the outcome of these negotiations be reported back to Council.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

19                IR4/15         Request to Remove Tree - 6 Tooradin Place, West Pennant Hills

(TA/808/2013)

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

THAT Council refuse consent to remove one Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum) tree located at the front of the property at 6 Tooradin Place, West Pennant Hills.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

20                CS5/15        Proposed Lease Renewal - Part of Kangaroo Point Reserve, Brooklyn - Telstra Corporation Limited

This report was deemed confidential under Section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.

(F2012/00076)

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

THAT:

1.         Council provide Telstra Corporation Limited with four consecutive five year leases for part of the Kangaroo Point Reserve, Brooklyn (part of Lot 1 DP 740853) on the lease terms outlined in Confidential Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS5/15.

2.         The General Manager be authorised to negotiate the detailed terms and conditions of the lease agreement; and to execute any documents in relation to the leases, as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

3.         Council authorise the use of its Seal on the leases or on any legal, or other documents directly related to the four consecutive five year leases to Telstra Corporation Limited for Pacific Highway, Kangaroo Point, Brooklyn (part of Lot 1 DP 740853) as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

21                MN1/15        Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 December 2014

(F2004/07053)

Tuesday 2 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Barker College Junior School Celebration and retirement of Mr Neil Harrison.

Tuesday 2 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Galston High School Presentation Evening.

Thursday 4 December 2014 – The Mayor attended Hornsby Council’s Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre.

Thursday 4 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Year 7-11 Awards Ceremony at Loreto Normanhurst High School

Friday 5 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Celebration of Learning at Karonga School, Epping.

Friday 5 December 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, and Councillor Gallagher attended the Volunteers Morning Tea at Council Chambers.

Saturday 6 December 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Cherrybrook Chinese Community Association’s Chinese Language School Presentation at Cherrybrook.

Saturday 6 December 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, officiated at the Hornsby Shire Council Christmas Spectacular at Rofe Park.

Monday 8 December 2014 – The Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh and Councillor Gallagher hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Tuesday 9 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Cheltenham Girls High School Annual Presentation Day at the Sydney Opera House.

Tuesday 9 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Lions Club Christmas Party at Event Cinema Westfield.

Wednesday 10 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Hills Grammar School Annual Presentation at Hillsong Convention Centre.

Friday 12 December 2014 – Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Asquith Girls High School Annual Presentation at the Hornsby RSL Club.

Friday 12 December 2014 – The Mayor attended Wideview Public School Annual Presentation Day at Berowra Heights.

Saturday 13 December 2014 – Councillor Browne, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Hornsby War Memorial Hall Committee Christmas Function at Hornsby RSL Club.

Monday 15 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Mission Australia Opening of the Northern Sydney Homelessness Early Intervention and Prevention Service in Hornsby.

Monday 15 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the Asquith Boys High School Annual Presentation.

Tuesday 16 December 2014 – The Mayor attended the 1st Cherrybrook Scout Group End of Year Christmas BBQ.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

22                MN2/15        Mayor’s Notes from 1 to 31 January 2015

(F2004/07053)

Wednesday 21 January 2015 – The Mayor and Councillor Gallagher attended the Celebrate Our Australia 2015 Lunch at The Epping Club.

Monday 26 January 2015 – The Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh and Councillors hosted an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony in Council Chambers.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

23                NOM1/15     Future Use of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham

(F2004/09440)

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

Mr Peter Shelgrove, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Julienne Lynch, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Kerry Fox, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Gillian Brunelli, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Dr Barbara Davis, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Jolien Deller, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Adam Markus, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.             Council note that the church building at 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham is heritage listed and a prominent feature of the local area.

2.             Council defer the sale of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham for six months to consider other options, including lease that would enable Council to retain ownership of, and sustainably maintain the property. 

3.             Council seek expressions of interest for the lease of the property.

4.             The General Manager bring a further report back to Council outlining the results of the expression of interest process.

5.             Should there be no suitable submission in response to the commercial lease and the property is sold, all proceeds of the sale of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham be used to fund community and cultural facilities likely to be used by the Beecroft and Cheltenham communities.

6.             Any future Development Application involving external structural changes to the church building at 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham be referred for consideration at a physical meeting of Council’s Heritage committee.

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AZIZI, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI, BERMAN AND GALLAGHER

AGAINST:         COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BROWNE, COX, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

24                IR7/15         Warrina Oval - Building Improvements

(F2004/10113)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Agree to allocate a maximum of $140,000 to complete the works at Warrina Oval outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR7/15, acknowledging that this is likely to result in a deferral of some existing projects.

2.         Encourage the Berowra Recreation Facilities Project Committee (BRFP) to pursue grant and other opportunities in an endeavour to reimburse Council for the additional expenditure.

3.         Advise the BRFP that works on the fit-out of the first storey addition should not proceed until the loan from Council has been repaid and additional funds secured for this work.

4.         Authorise the preparation and exhibition of an amendment to the Plan of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves (Districts 5 & 7) to allow the Berowra RSL Sub-Branch to be licensed to use the amenities building at Warrina Oval for sub-branch meetings and display of sub-branch memorabilia.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

25                MOU1/15     Future Use of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham

 (F2004/09440)

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

THAT:

1.         Any proceeds from the sale of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham be used to fund community and cultural facilities used by the Beecroft and Cheltenham communities.

2.         Prior to the allocation of any funds from the sale of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham being expended, the General Manager bring a report to Council that outlines opportunities for the Beecroft/Cheltenham community to provide Councillors with ideas on the best use of the funds for local community infrastructure projects. The report should outline an effective consultation strategy and provide a list of projects that Council could undertake to enhance the amenity of Beecroft/Cheltenham and compensate for the loss of this property.

3.         Any future Development Application regarding the church building at Cheltenham be referred for consideration at a physical meeting of Council’s Heritage committee.

4.         Council continue to consult with the wider community regarding its strategic direction in the provision of community and cultural facilities.

FOR:                Councillors ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, Cox, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, Russell, SINGH and Tilbury

AGAINST:         Nil