MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 11 March 2015

at 6:35PM

 

 

 

 

PRESENT

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

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Rob Denham, from St Peter’s Anglican Church, Hornsby, opened the meeting in prayer.

 

Acknowledgement of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

Statement by the Chairman:

"We recognise our Shire's rich cultural and religious diversity and we acknowledge and pay respect to the beliefs of all members of our community, regardless of creed or faith."

 

ABORIGINAL RECOGNITION

Statement by the Chairman:

"We acknowledge we are on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai Peoples.  We pay our respects to elders past and present."

 

AUDIO RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING

Statement by the Chairman:

"I advise all present that tonight's meeting is being audio recorded for the purposes of providing a record of public comment at the meeting, supporting the democratic process, broadening knowledge and participation in community affairs, and demonstrating Council’s commitment to openness and accountability.  The recordings of the non-confidential parts of the meeting will be made available on Council’s website once the Minutes have been finalised. All speakers are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to the issue at hand and to refrain from making personal comments or criticisms.  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

COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 3 – CS4/15 Council Property – 6 Dural Street, Hornsby.  Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR SINGH declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 7 – PL17/15 Development Application – Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling-House and Construction of a Shed – 226 Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh.  Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR ANISSE declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 10 – PL13/15 Epping Town Centre Memorandum of Understanding Between Parramatta City Council and Hornsby Shire Council.  Refer to that Item for details.

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 11 February 2015 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

 

petitionS

COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER tabled a petition with approximately 550 signatures entitled “Save Byles Creek Valley!” in relation to Item 8 – PL20/15 Further Report – Development Application – Subdivision of One Allotment into Six – 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft.

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

18                MM3/15       Brothel Regulations

(P2008/02657)

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

THAT Council write to the:

1.         Attorney General in support of a parliamentary inquiry into the regulation of brothels across the State to implement a licensing regime for the better regulation of brothels in NSW, including the transfer of compliance and enforcement responsibilities to the State Government.

2.         NSW Department of Planning and Environment seeking an urgent review of the legislative definitions of a brothel.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS

THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED his intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception method and announced the items.

Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 16 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of Items 1, 2, 14 and 15 be adopted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Note: Item 17 was called over and noted.

For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.

Note:  Persons wishing to address Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to speak, prior to the item being discussed, and their names are recorded in the Minutes in respect of that particular item.

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

Office of the General Manager

Nil

 

Corporate Support Division

1                 CS7/15        Investments and Borrowings for 2014/15 - Status for Period Ending 31 January 2015

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS7/15 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

2                 CS8/15        Outstanding Council Resolutions - Period Until 30 November 2014

(F2005/00112)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS8/15 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

3                 CS4/15        Council Property - 6 Dural Street, Hornsby

(F2011/00759)

Note: Councillor Berman declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 51A of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes).  The nature of the interest was stated by Councillor Berman on the Declaration of Interest form as “An interested party was known to me”.  Councillor Berman was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the Item was being discussed or voted on.

 

Mr Garrick Mutukisna, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council agree to the sale of Lot 9 DP 1880, known as 6 Dural Street, Hornsby, in accordance with the property strategy outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS4/15.

2.         The General Manager be authorised to determine the most appropriate method of sale of 6 Dural Street, Hornsby; to negotiate the detailed terms and conditions of the sale agreement, subject to the limitations outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS4/15; and to execute 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 any legal or other documents directly related to the sale of 6 Dural Street, Hornsby as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

4.         Council issue one month’s notice to Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Montessori Society terminating the current lease and seek to enter into a new short term lease with the Society that provides for vacant possession from 1 March 2016.

5.         If sold, the proceeds from the sale of 6 Dural Street, Hornsby be applied to the provision of multi-purpose community facilities in Hornsby.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Environment and Human Services Division

4                 EH2/15        Draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan 2015-2025

(F2009/00391)

Ms Letitia Watson-Ley, of Mt Kuring-gai, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Richard Thompson, of Mt Kuring-gai, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Council adopt the draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan for the purposes of public exhibition.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

 

 

Planning Division

5                 PL4/15        Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 32 Units - 7 and 9 Essex Street, Epping

(DA/1110/2014)

Mr Graham Medhurst, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Philippa Esdoile, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Xiao Yong Ma, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Andrew Martin, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1110/2014 for demolition of existing structures and construction of a five storey residential flat building containing 32 units and basement car park at Lot 11 DP 850944, Lot E DP 331703, Nos. 7 and 9 Essex Street, Epping 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. PL4/15 as amended by Late Item Memo No. LM3/15 and the following:

3.             Amendment of Plan

c)         The Landscape Plan Drawing No. 14-036 Issue F is to be revised to incorporate additional planting as follows:

ii)          No less than 10 species of Syzgium Leuhmanni – Lilly Pilli, Elaeocarpus Eumundi – Quandong and Chinese Star Jasmine to be spaced along the northern side boundary in a continuous fashion or as negotiated by neighbours.

49.        Boundary Fencing

Lapped and capped timber fencing must be erected along all property boundaries behind the front building alignment to a height of 1.8 metres, the fencing to be topped with 600mm high framed lattice.

Note:  Alternative fencing may be erected subject to the written consent of the adjoining property owner(s).

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

6                 PL12/15       Development Application - Child Care Centre - 109 Copeland Road, Beecroft

(DA/1049/2014)

Mrs Maureen Peatman, on behalf of the owners of 107 Copeland Road, Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Jane Jackson, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

Mr Tim Clark, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1049/2014 for construction of a single storey 57 place, purpose built child care centre with basement car park at Lot A and B DP 166377, No. 109 Copeland Road, Beecroft be deferred to allow an onsite meeting to be arranged for available Councillors and Council officers to discuss the implications of the Development Application including: vehicular access and parking; setbacks; impact on significant trees; and proposed acoustic treatments.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

7                 PL17/15       Development Application - Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling-House and Construction of a Shed - 226 Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh

(DA/1469/2014)

Note: Councillor Singh declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 51A of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes).  The nature of the interest was stated by Councillor Singh on the Declaration of Interest form as “The proponent of Development Application No. DA/1469/2014 (or their building designer) was my sub-contractor in building design and planning work.”  Councillor Singh was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the Item was being discussed or voted on.

 

Ms Jenny Bellenger, of Westleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Owen Tregarthen, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1469/2014 for alterations and additions to a dwelling-house including the construction of a shed at Lot 44, DP 255430, No. 226 Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL17/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

8                 PL20/15       Further Report - Development Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Six - 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft

(DA/94/2013)

Mrs Robyn Smith, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Stuart Brown, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Patricia Brown, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Steve Mackay, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Maryanne Sansom, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Kate Miller, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Jillian Brunelli-Brondex on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

Mr John Kaylinger, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Barbra Wynn, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Judy Hines, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

Mr Michael Bianchino, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Damien Tudehope, Liberal Party State Candidate for Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Andrew Minto, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council re-affirm its position in relation to the Upper House enquiry which resulted in Council’s Byles Creek acquisition strategy.

2.         Council note that the site may be of State significance due to its environmental and heritage characteristics.

3.         Council note that:

a)         79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft is located within the Byles Creek Catchment which is environmentally significant due to the unique environmental values of the area and that it provides connectivity between the significant vegetation corridor along Byles Creek and Lane Cove National Park, allowing species to disperse between the reserves and National Park and for the transferral of genetic material.  The high conservation value of this corridor is further emphasised by its inclusion as a “Core Area” in the pilot NSW Biodiversity Investment Opportunities Map as part of the NSW Government Green Corridors Program.

b)         79-87 Malton Road Beecroft directly adjoins Byles Creek and forms part of the wildlife corridor connecting to Lane Cove National Park.  It contains a unique set of environmental elements including a natural watercourse, sandstone benches and cliff faces, locally significant Blackbutt Gully Forest, habitat for a diversity of native flora (over 100 species) and fauna (19 species) including several threatened species such as the Gang-Gang Cockatoo, Grey-Headed Flying-fox and the Powerful Owl.

c)         The Gang-Gang Cockatoo is listed both as Vulnerable and as an Endangered Population under the Threatened Species Conservation Act with only 14 observed in the Hornsby Local Government Area in 2013, with the Byles Creek corridor being their stronghold providing known habitat and potential breeding grounds for the cockatoos with suitable large hollows located throughout the corridor and at 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft.  The Powerful Owl is listed as Vulnerable under the Threatened Species Conservation Act and is also known from Byles Creek, with 7 sightings in the vicinity and a nearby breeding pair.

4.         Council write to the Minister for the Environment, Local State Members and candidates for the upcoming State election for the seat of Epping, seeking the NSW Government’s commitment to purchase 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft on the basis that it provides important habitat for a diversity of native flora and fauna including several threatened species such as the Gang-Gang Cockatoo endangered population and the vulnerable Powerful Owl and Grey-Headed Flying Fox and forms part of an important wildlife corridor that allows species to disperse and transfer genetic material between local reserves and Lane Cove National Park.

5.         Consideration of Development Application No. DA/94/2013 for subdivision of one allotment into six and dedication of proposed Lot 6 at Lot 2 DP847605, Nos. 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft be deferred until the 10 June 2015 General Meeting to enable Council to determine the application.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

9                 PL21/15       Report on Submissions - Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for Property Nos. 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft - Further Report

(DA/94/2013)

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

THAT consideration of Group Manager’s Report No. PL21/15 be deferred until Development Application No. DA/94/2013 is considered by Council.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

10                PL13/15       Epping Town Centre Memorandum of Understanding Between Parramatta City Council and Hornsby Shire Council

(F2014/00222)

Note: Councillor Anisse declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 51A of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes).  The nature of the interest was stated by Councillor Anisse on the Declaration of Interest form as “Employee of Parramatta City Council.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “No financial interest and no direct/indirect benefit.  Will not be voting and will leave the room.”  Councillor Anisse was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the Item was being discussed or voted on.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council adopt the draft Epping Town Centre Urban Activation Precinct Memorandum of Understanding between Parramatta City Council and Hornsby Shire Council.

2.         The Mayor and General Manager be delegated authority to sign the Memorandum of Understanding subject to minor amendments by Parramatta City Council.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

11                PL18/15       Brooklyn's Future: A Community Survey - Summary of Responses

(F2014/00264)

Mr Philip Haley, of Brooklyn, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Robert Arnold, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr James Mumford, of Dangar Island and Brooklyn, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         The Brooklyn’s Future – A Community Survey – Summary of Response Report (attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL18/15) 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 project brief for a planning strategy for Brooklyn be prepared that addresses the key findings of the survey as well as project scope, issues, resources and governance arrangements including, but not limited to, key stakeholder and community reference groups.

4.         The project brief be reported to Council by August 2015.

5.         All persons who completed a Community Survey be advised of Council’s resolution.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

12                PL15/15       Kangaroo Point - Nomination for State Heritage Listing

(F2004/07645)

Ms Miriam Moloney, of Brooklyn, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Council write to the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Heritage Division advising that:

1.         The proposal to list Kangaroo Point on the NSW State Heritage Register is not supported on the grounds that the existing management arrangement is appropriate for the future development and operation of the site.

2.         No objection would be raised to the listing of the Brooklyn Bridge on the NSW State Heritage Register.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

13                PL19/15       Strategic Planning Program for 2015/16

(F2004/10086)

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

 

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

THAT the 2015/2016 Strategic Planning Program attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL19/15 be adopted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

14                PL23/15       Scores on Doors - Food Safety Certificate Program

(F2014/00540)

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

THAT:

1.         Council invite community feedback on Council’s proposal to join the NSW Food Authority’s Scores on Doors Program, through Council’s website, the local newspapers and notifying eligible food business owners, over a 28 day period.

2.         A further report be presented to Council on submissions received in response to the exhibition of the proposal to introduce the Program.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

15                PL16/15       Heritage Advisory Committee - Appointment of Voluntary Technical and Community Representatives

(F2015/00004)

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

THAT:

1.         Council invite the following volunteers to participate on the Hornsby Shire Council Heritage Advisory Committee:

a)         Anne Conway, Murray Ashby, David White and Surbjit Bhatti as technical specialists;

b)         Maree Metzke and Margaret Sampson as community representatives.

2.         The successful and unsuccessful applicants be advised of Council’s resolution.

3.         Council endorse the amended Heritage Committee Constitution and Procedures Manual attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL16/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

16                IR8/15         Use of Hornsby Quarry for the Disposal of NorthConnex Tunnel Spoil

(F2013/00463)

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

Mrs Barbra Wynn, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Council:

1.         Acknowledge that the Roads and Maritime Services’ (RMS) Offer provides a one-off opportunity for the Quarry to be rapidly filled with virgin material (spoil) to enable the development of high quality parklands on the site by 2021 and this opportunity is unlikely to be available in the foreseeable future and if not pursued would leave the Quarry inaccessible to the public with little realistic prospect of achieving the recreation/cultural vision for the site.

2.         Accept the RMS Offer to place one million cubic metres of spoil fill from the NorthConnex tunnel project in Hornsby Quarry, subject to the preparation of a Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared on behalf of the NorthConnex proponent.

3.         Write to the RMS expressing its desire to contribute a maximum of $7.33M towards the project.  The payment of the money will be conditional on the Proponent gaining NSW Planning and Environment approval for the modification to the existing consent; receipt of a cost breakdown; staged payments on the basis of agreed milestones; and agreement in line with the contents of this Report being reached on the details associated with the Offer.

4.         Authorise the Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation to proceed with detailed investigations of works required to stabilise the various faces of the Quarry.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

  

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

Mayor's Notes

17                MN3/15        Mayor's Notes 1 to 28 February 2015

(F2004/07053)

Wednesday 4 February 2015 – The Mayor attended the Australia Day Volunteers Thank You Afternoon Tea at Lisgar Gardens.

Thursday 12 February 2015 – The Mayor attended the Cancer Council’s NSW Saving Life 2015 Hornsby Launch in Hornsby Mall.

Tuesday 17 February 2015 – The Mayor and Councillor Gallagher hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Tuesday 24 February 2015 – The Mayor attended the St Leo’s Catholic College Academic Awards Ceremony.

Friday 27 February 2015 – The Mayor attended Inala’s Official Opening of their new facility at Wandana Centre, Cherrybrook.

Saturday 28 February 2015 – The Mayor attended the Willow Park Garden Party in Hornsby.

Saturday 28 February 2015 – The Mayor attended the Brooklyn Community Association General Meeting at Brooklyn.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

 

Notices of Motion

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

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

THAT Councillor Hutchence be permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding the refurbishment of Beecroft Station Gardens.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

19                MOU2/15     Beecroft Station Gardens

 (F2012/00157-02 )

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

THAT Council:

1.         Write to all NSW State candidates for the seat of Epping and the elected local member seeking their commitment to fund the refurbishment of the Beecroft Station Gardens extending from Beecroft Railway Station to the Beecroft Village Green and to continue to work with Council and residents on a replanting scheme along the railway corridor.

2.         Acknowledge that these works have been sought by residents in the 2119 postcode following the destruction of the vegetation and amenity of the corridor by the Epping to Thornleigh Third Track Project.

3.         Agree that these works should be a joint initiative of residents, Council and the incoming Government.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

 

THE MEETING terminated at 10.39pm.

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 8 April 2015, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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