MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 12
August 2015
at 6:35PM
PRESENT
Councillors Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Berman,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence and Singh.
Note:
Councillor Anisse arrived at 6.53pm during the Cherrybrook Movies Under the
Stars presentation. He was not present for consideration of, or voting on,
Apologies/Leave of Absence and Confirmation of Minutes.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Reverend Neil
Flower, formerly of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Pennant Hills, opened the
meeting in prayer.
Acknowledgement
of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY
Statement by the Chairman:
"We recognise our Shire's rich cultural
and religious diversity and we acknowledge and pay respect to the beliefs of
all members of our community, regardless of creed or faith."
ABORIGINAL
RECOGNITION
Statement by the Chairman:
"We acknowledge we are on the
traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai Peoples. We pay our respects to
elders past and present."
AUDIO
RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING
Statement by the Chairman:
"I advise all present that tonight's meeting is being audio
recorded for the purposes of providing a record of public comment at the meeting, supporting the democratic process,
broadening knowledge and participation in community affairs, and demonstrating
Council’s commitment to openness and accountability. The recordings of the non-confidential parts of the
meeting will be made available on Council’s website once the Minutes have been
finalised. All speakers are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to
the issue at hand and to refrain from making personal comments or criticisms. No
other persons are permitted to record the meeting, unless specifically
authorised by Council to do so.”
APOLOGIES
/ leave of absence
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from
Councillor Tilbury in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on
12 August 2015 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
political donations disclosure
Statement
by the Chairman:
“In accordance with Section
147 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, any person or
organisation who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in
respect of a relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, and
who has made a reportable political donation or gift to a Councillor or
employee of the Council, must make a Political Donations Disclosure Statement.
If a Councillor or employee has received a
reportable political donation or gift from a person or organisation who has
made a relevant planning application or a submission in respect of a relevant
planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, they must declare a
non-pecuniary conflict of interests to the meeting, disclose the nature of the
interest and manage the conflict of interests in accordance with Council’s Code
of Conduct.”
declarations of interest
Prior to consideration of Item 16, COUNCILLOR ANISSE
declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 16 – IR14/15
Epping Town Centre Public Domain Guidelines. Refer to that Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 8 July 2015 be confirmed, a
copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
petitionS
The General Manager tabled a petition with approximately 218
signatures which had been received from the Brooklyn Community Association in
relation to Item 15 – PL64/15 Brooklyn Improvement Masterplan.
presentationS
Note: At
this point in the meeting the Mayor advised that this would be the last Council
meeting that the General Manager would be attending prior to moving on to his
new role as General Manager of Sutherland Shire Council. The Mayor
congratulated Mr Phillips on his record at Hornsby Shire Council over the last
seven years and wished him well in his new endeavours.
Cherrybrook Movies Under the Stars
Former
Councillor Bruce Mills introduced representatives from the 1st
Cherrybrook Scout Group (Rohan Hopkins, Annabelle Rickerby, Ewan Maccoll and
Monica Li) who presented a brief report about the Cherrybrook Movies Under the
Stars event which was held on 7 March 2015. Mr Campion Fernando, representing
the 1st Cherrybrook Scout Committee, presented the Mayor with a
Certificate of Appreciation for Council’s involvement in the event.
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
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 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12,
14, 15 and 16 were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
recommendations in respect of Items 2, 3, 8, 9 and 13 be adopted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
Note: Item 17 was called over and noted subject to the inclusion of changes
to the details for Thursday 23 July 2015 and Friday 31 July 2015 as advised by
Councillor Gallagher.
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 are recorded in the
Minutes under the heading “Public Forum – Non Agenda Items”.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Office of the General Manager
Nil
Corporate Support Division
1 CS19/15 Local
Government NSW - 2015 Annual Conference - Submission of Motions and
Determination of Voting Delegates
(F2015/00290)
|
Ms Kay Stanton, of Hornsby, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mrs Mariko
Smith, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. The motions dealing with the Redevelopment of Strategic Land
Within Town Centres and the Funding of Infrastructure Associated with New
Development which are detailed in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS19/15
be submitted for consideration at the 2015 Local Government NSW (LGNSW)
Annual Conference.
2. Council advise LGNSW that
Council’s voting delegates for voting on motions at the 2015 LGNSW Annual
Conference are Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher,
Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury.
3. Council
advise LGNSW that Council’s voting delegates for voting in the election of
LGNSW Office Bearers and the Board are Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by
COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT consideration
of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS19/15 Local Government NSW – 2015
Annual Conference – Submission of Motions and Determination of Voting
Delegates be deferred for one month to allow consultation with the community
about the proposed motions.
THE
AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, WAS
PUT AND LOST.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI, BERMAN AND GALLAGHER
AGAINST: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, BROWNE, COX, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
THE
MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE, WAS PUT
AND CARRIED.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI AND BERMAN
|
2 CS27/15 Infor
Public Sector User Forum 2015 - Approval to Attend
(F2004/07369-02)
|
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council approve the attendance of the
Business Information Systems Manager and Business Information Systems Officer
at the Infor Public Sector User Forum to be held from 8 to 10 September 2015
in Wellington, New Zealand.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
3 CS26/15 Investments
and Borrowings for 2014/15 (Pre-Audited) - Status for Period Ending 30 June
2015
(F2004/06987)
|
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. CS26/15 be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
Environment and Human Services Division
4 EH21/15 Draft
Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan - Feedback from Community
Consultations
(F2009/00391-03)
|
Mr John Tomlinson, of Hornsby, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr David Sentinella, on behalf
of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Edwina Watts, of
Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Koon Lai, of Epping,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Peter
Davis, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council
regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR ANISSE,
THAT:
1.
Council adopt the draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic
Plan attached to Group Manager’s Report No. EH21/15, with the exception of
Strategic Direction 4.
2.
Council’s consideration of Strategic Direction 4, which relates to kindergarten
and preschool leases, be deferred for a period of two months to allow for
further consultation with those kindergartens and preschools who use Council
buildings, and have regard to upcoming changes in legislation relating to
kindergartens and preschools.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by
COUNCILLOR AZIZI,
THAT consideration
of Group Manager’s Report No. EH21/15 Draft Community and Cultural Facilities
Strategic Plan – Feedback from Community Consultations be deferred for two
months to allow further consultation with the community about the contents of
the Plan.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by
COUNCILLOR AZIZI, WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI AND BERMAN
AGAINST: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
THE
MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR ANISSE, WAS PUT
AND CARRIED.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
5 EH20/15 Community
Infrastructure Supporting Beecroft and Cheltenham
(F2011/00854)
|
Mrs Patricia Brown, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Stuart Brown, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Janet McGarry, of North
Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr James Stanton-Cooke, on
behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this
item.
Ms Emma Heyde, of Cheltenham,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr David Sentinella, on behalf
of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding this item.
Dr Barbara Davis, of
Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Julienne Lynch, of
Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Robyn Smith, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Cecilia Tonisson, of
Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Jillian Brunelli-Brondex,
of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.
Miss Tessa
Tonisson, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. Council conduct a targeted
consultation process regarding community infrastructure priorities supporting
Beecroft and Cheltenham.
2. The
consultation process include, but not be limited to, discussion of the
following items:
·
Epping Community Hub
·
Pennant Hills Community Hub
·
Beecroft Community Centre
·
Beecroft Station Park
·
West Epping Oval
·
Cheltenham Oval
·
Local road and footpath improvements
·
Bushland walking track improvements
·
Purchase of bushland at 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
6 EH22/15 Community
Donations Program - Assessment of Applications
(F2013/00283)
|
Mrs Patricia Brown, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR ANISSE,
THAT Council:
1. Allocate
$1,960 to Beecroft and Cheltenham Civic Trust to deliver a community movie
night.
2. Assist
unsuccessful applicants to identify alternative funding opportunities for
their programs.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
Planning Division
7 PL57/15 Development
Application - Three Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 73 Units - 530-532
Pacific Highway and 2-4 Werombi Road, Mount Colah
(DA/708/2014)
|
RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR ANISSE, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/708/2014 for demolition of existing structures
and erection of three, five storey residential flat buildings comprising 73
units with basement car parking at Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP 566802 and Lot E DP
365243, Nos. 530-532 Pacific Highway and Nos. 2-4 Werombi 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. PL57/15.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
8 PL59/15 Development
Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 80 Units - 301-303 Peats
Ferry Road, Asquith and 2, 2A and 4 Lodge Street, Hornsby
(DA/215/2015)
|
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/215/2015 for demolition of existing structures,
construction of 2 x five storey residential flat buildings comprising 80
units and basement car parking and subdivision of 4 Lodge Street into two
lots at Lot A and B DP 349047, Lot 1 and 2 DP 840373 and Lot 1 DP385418, Nos.
301-303 Peats Ferry Rd, Asquith and Nos. 2, 2A and No. 4 Lodge Street,
Hornsby 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. PL59/15.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
9 PL58/15 Development
Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 69 Units - 305-307 Peats
Ferry Road, Asquith, 4 Lodge Street and 9 Bell Street, Hornsby
(DA/214/2015)
|
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/214/2015 for demolition of existing
structures, construction of 2 x five storey residential flat buildings
comprising 69 units and basement car parking and subdivision of No. 4 Lodge
Street into two lots at Lots A DP 340410 and Lot 4 DP 136071, Nos. 305 and
307 Peats Ferry Rd, Asquith and 9 Bell Street and 4 Lodge Street, Hornsby 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. PL58/15.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
10 PL62/15 Development
Application - Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 55 Units - 27, 29 and 31
Forest Grove Road, Epping
(DA/153/2015)
|
Mr Kevin Macdonald, on behalf of Essex
Street Heritage Conservation Area Resident Group, addressed Council regarding
this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/153/2015 for demolition of existing structures
and the erection of 2x five storey residential flat buildings comprising 55
units with basement car parking at Lot 1 and 2 in DP 946309, Lot 1 in DP
972454, Nos. 27, 29 and 31 Forest Grove, Epping be approved subject to the
conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No.
PL62/15.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
11 PL60/15 Development
Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 35 Units - 18-20 Cliff
Road, Epping
(DA/1602/2014)
|
Mr Hamilton Kennedy, of Epping, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr John Knight, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Miss Irene Chan, of Epping,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Debrah
Barr, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR AZIZI,
THAT Development Application No. DA/1602/2014 for
demolition of existing structures and the erection of a five storey
residential flat building comprising 35 units with basement parking at Lot 58
and 59 DP 12051, Nos. 18 and 20 Cliff Road, 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. PL60/15 and the following additional matters:
1.
Condition No. 13 be amended to also require the
preparation of a Dilapidation Report for properties at Nos. 4 and 6 Rosebank
Avenue, Epping.
2.
An additional condition of consent be included requiring
the provision of roller shutters, at the proponent’s cost, for windows on the
southern elevation of the dwelling-house at No. 2 Rosebank Avenue, Epping or as
otherwise agreed between the proponent and the owners of the property.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
12 PL56/15 Development
Application - Section 96 (2) - Seven Storey Mixed Use Development - 228-234
Pacific Highway, Hornsby
(DA/1564/2008/E)
|
Mr Phuoc Vo, on behalf of Hornsby
Professional Centre, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Cathy Bray, on behalf of
the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Vaz
Hovanessian, the owner, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR SINGH, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT
pursuant to Section 96 (2) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Application No. DA/1564/2008
for the erection of a seven storey mixed use development incorporating retail
and commercial floor space and 28 residential units at Lot A and B DP 304557,
Nos. 228-234 Pacific Highway, Hornsby be amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of
Group Manager’s Report No.PL56/15.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
13 PL63/15 Reporting
Variations to Development Standards
(F2004/07599)
|
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of Group Manager’s
Report No. PL63/15 be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
14 PL61/15 Review of
Section 94 and Section 94A Development Contributions Plans
(F2010/00015-03)
|
Mr Peter Michie, on behalf of Save
Epping Pool Group, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Janet McGarry, on behalf of
Save Epping Pool Group, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs
Patricia Brown, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. Council exhibit the draft Section
94 Contributions Plan 2014 - 2023 and draft Section 94A Contributions Plan
2014 - 2023 attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL61/15 for a period of 28
days.
2. Following the exhibition, a report on submissions be prepared
for Council’s consideration.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
15 PL64/15 Brooklyn
Improvement Masterplan
(F2014/00264)
|
Mr Robert Arnold, on behalf of Brooklyn
Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Brian Scarsbrick, on behalf of
Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Peter Davis, on behalf of
Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Diane Bowles, on behalf of
Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Vanessa
O’Keefe, on behalf of Dangar Island League, addressed Council regarding this
item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR ANISSE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT:
1. Council
authorise the General Manager to finalise tender specifications and proceed
to tender for a consultant to develop a Masterplan for Brooklyn as outlined
in Group Manager’s Report PL64/15.
2. Council
allocate funds to the Strategic Planning Branch Annual Operating Budget at
the next quarterly budget review to cover the costs of the project.
3. Council
endorse the establishment of a Brooklyn Masterplan Project Control Group comprising
Council officers, the lead consultant, Mayor Russell and Councillors Anisse,
Gallagher and Tilbury.
4. Council
endorse the establishment of a Community Reference Group and an Agency
Reference Group with membership to be sought by expressions of interest.
5. A further report be prepared for Council’s
consideration about Masterplan tenders received and submissions for
membership on the Community Reference Group and Agency Reference Group.
6. Council’s
website be updated to include a project page for the Brooklyn Improvement
Masterplan where status updates may be posted including meeting notes of the
Project Control Group, Agency and Community Reference Groups.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
Infrastructure and Recreation Division
16 IR14/15 Epping
Town Centre Public Domain Guidelines
(F2014/00343)
|
Note: Councillor Anisse 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 Anisse on the Declaration
of Interest form as “Employee of Parramatta City Council”. Councillor Anisse
was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the Item was being
discussed or voted on.
Mr Graham Medhurst, on behalf
of Epping Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Brian
Berry, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT:
1. Council
endorse the Draft Epping Town Centre Public Domain Guidelines for exhibition.
2. The
Draft Epping Town Centre Public Domain Guidelines be placed on public
exhibition and a response to the exhibition be reported back to Council.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH
AGAINST: NIL
|
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mrs Mary-Jo Reeve, of Beecroft, addressed Council in
relation to the upkeep of Booth Park, Beecroft.
Mr Tom
Reeve, of Beecroft, addressed Council in relation to the lack of grocery stores
in Beecroft.
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
17 MN8/15 Mayor's
Notes - 1 to 31 July 2015
(F2004/07053)
|
Thursday 2 July 2015 – The
Mayor officially opened the North Shore Craft Group 58th Annual Exhibition
and Sale at Thornleigh Community Centre.
Friday 3 July 2015
– The Mayor officially opened the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College
Annual Art Exhibition at the College.
Wednesday 8 July 2015
– The Mayor attended a Morning Tea to introduce the new KNC-Galston Neighbour
Aid at Galston Community Health Centre.
Wednesday 8 July 2015
– The Mayor attended the Hornsby Business Alliance (Chamber of Commerce)
meeting at Asquith Golf Club.
Saturday 11 July 2015
– The Mayor attended Epping Scouts Centenary Celebrations at St Alban's
Church Hall, Epping.
Tuesday 14 July 2015
– The Mayor attended the Launch of Bungee Bidgel Aboriginal Health Clinic at
Hornsby Hospital.
Tuesday 14 July 2015
– The Mayor attended the Hornsby Lions Club Annual Change-Over Dinner at the
Event Cinemas Function Room, Hornsby.
Wednesday 15 July 2015
– The Mayor attended the 100 Years of Women in Policing Relay in Hornsby
Mall.
Friday 17 July 2015
– The Mayor attended the Annual Knit In event at Hornsby Library.
Monday 20 July 2015
– The Mayor attended the Indigenous Garden Trail event at Asquith Public
School.
Tuesday 21 July 2015
– The Mayor officiated at three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council
Chambers.
Wednesday 22 July 2015
– The Mayor attended the Grange Village Fete at Waitara.
Thursday 23 July 2015
– Councillor Gallagher, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Hornsby Business
Alliance event to celebrate Ian Ezzy’s 50 years as an architect.
Friday 24 July 2015
– The Mayor attended Galston High School’s Musical Night “Back to the 80s” at
the School.
Tuesday 28 July 2015
– The Mayor officially opened the Hornsby North Public School Art Show.
Friday 31 July 2015
– The Mayor and Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Singh
and Tilbury hosted the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai NSW Rural Fire Service Mayoral
Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.
CALLED OVER AND
NOTED
|
Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 12.10am on Thursday, 13
August 2015.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
9 September 2015, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
______________________________________________________________________________