MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 10 August 2016

at 6:34PM

 

 

 

 

PRESENT

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

Note: Councillor Browne arrived at 6.47pm during discussion of Items Passed by Exception.  He was not present for consideration of, or voting on, Apologies/Leave of Absence, Confirmation of Minutes or Mayoral Minutes.

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Pastor James Mbakwe, from Awesomerock 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

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

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Anisse in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 10 August 2016 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

political donations disclosure

Statement by the Chairman:

“In accordance with Section 147 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, any person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, and who has made a reportable political donation or gift to a Councillor or employee of the Council, must make a Political Donations Disclosure Statement.

If a Councillor or employee has received a reportable political donation or gift from a person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, they must declare a non-pecuniary conflict of interests to the meeting, disclose the nature of the interest and manage the conflict of interests in accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct.”

declarations of interest

COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a pecuniary interest in relation to Item 7 – PL57/16 Development Application – Townhouse Development Comprising 9 Dwellings – 475 and 477 Pacific Highway, Asquith.  Refer to that Item for details.

confirmation of minutes

RESOVLED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR SINGH,

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 13 July 2016 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER

 

Note: Councillor Gallagher indicated to the Meeting that he would abstain from voting on adoption of the Minutes.  Therefore, in accordance with Clause 30(3) of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Gallagher was taken to have voted against the motion.

 

petitionS

Nil

 

presentations

The Mayor advised that Council had success at the Local Government NSW RH Dougherty Awards which were held on 4 August 2016.  The Awards aims are to encourage and recognise good communication between councils and their ratepayers.  Council received a Highly Commended Award in the Excellence in Communication Strategy category for its “Discover Hornsby” campaign.

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

15                MM4/16       Appointment of an Acting General Manager - Delegation and Power of Attorney

(F2004/09419-12)

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

THAT:

A.         Council note that as at 26 August 2016, Mr Gary Bensley will have acted as General Manager for the maximum period of 12 months allowed under Section 351 of the Local Government Act.

B.         If no decision is made by the NSW Government to merge Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Councils by 26 August 2016, Council appoint the Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation – Mr Robert Benjiman Stephens to be the Acting General Manager of Hornsby Shire Council from 26 August 2016.

C.         In respect of B. above:

1.         If, after 26 August 2016, the NSW Government decides that a merger of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Councils is to proceed, Mr Stephens act as Council’s General Manager until the Government proclaims the merger and appoints an interim General Manager for the merged Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Council.

2.         If, after 26 August 2016, the NSW Government decides that a merger of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Councils is not to proceed, Mr Stephens act as Council’s General Manager until Hornsby Shire Council undertakes a recruitment process for a General Manager and the new General Manager takes up that role.

D.         On 26 August 2016, the Power of Attorney currently granted to Mr Gary Robert Bensley as Acting General Manager be revoked.

E.         The following Delegation of Authority be granted to the Acting General Manager – Mr Robert Benjiman Stephens, from 26 August 2016:

Delegation of Authority

Pursuant to the powers of delegation conferred on Council by Sections 377 and 381 of the Local Government Act 1993, HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL delegates to ROBERT BENJIMAN STEPHENS, Acting General Manager of the Council, the power to exercise all the functions, powers, duties and authorities conferred upon Council pursuant to:

1.         The Local Government Act 1993; and

2.         The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; and

3.         All other Acts whatsoever under which Council has functions, powers, duties and authorities; and

4.         All regulations, by-laws, rules and the like made by or under any of the Acts referred to in 1, 2 or 3 above; and

Subject to any resolution made from time to time by the said Council and provided always that such delegation of powers shall not and shall not be deemed to extend to:

1.         Any of the matters expressly reserved to the Council in Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993;

2.         The alteration of the meeting cycle of Council;

3.         The overview and direction of business activities;

4.         The role of the Mayor as provided for in and determined under Section 226 of the Local Government Act 1993;

5.         Major unique items where no policy, practice or code of the Council exists;

6.         Adoption of Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans and Section 94 Contribution Plans pursuant to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979;

7.         Adoption of Council policies and codes;

8.         Items in respect of which the Mayor or a Councillor has specifically requested the Acting General Manager to place before Council for determination by Council;

and that subject to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the other Acts referred to above the functions, powers, duties and authorities hereby delegated by Council to the General Manager pursuant to this resolution be unlimited as to the period during which they may be exercised.

F.         The following Power of Attorney be granted to the Acting General Manager – Mr Robert Benjiman Stephens from 26 August 2016:

Power of Attorney

1.         The Council appoints Mr Robert Benjiman Stephens, Acting General Manager of the Hornsby Shire Council, to be its Attorney.  Council’s Attorney may exercise authority conferred on him by Part 2 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 to do on Council’s behalf anything Council may lawfully authorise an Attorney to do.  Council’s Attorney’s authority is subject to any additional powers and restrictions specified in Part 2 of this document.

2.         This Power of Attorney operates from 26 August 2016.

Part 2 – Additional Powers and Restrictions

This Power of Attorney is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

·              This Power of Attorney authorises the Attorney to execute documents, dealings and instruments relating to the matter detailed in the Schedule and for the purpose of giving effect to resolutions of the Council where resolutions are required relating to the matters, including those detailed in the Schedule:

SCHEDULE

1.         The creation (whether by acquisition or other means), disposal or extinguishment of an interest in land;

2.         The creation, disposal, variation or extinguishment of a right, obligation, easement or other interest in land;

3.         Contracts, and all other necessary documents, for the purchase and sale of land;

4.         Licences and leases; and

5.         Contracts for works, services and supply of goods.

G.         Details of Mr Bensley’s period as Acting General Manager be included on the General Manager honour board in the Council Chambers.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

16                MM5/16       West Side Hornsby Urban Beautification Project

(F2009/00319)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Endorse the commissioning of a mural in Dural Lane, Hornsby as part of an ongoing urban beautification process on the West Side of Hornsby.

2.         Liaise with the rights holders in respect of the inclusion of Ginger Meggs in the mural.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

17                MM6/16       Acknowledgement of the Retirement of Members of Hornsby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee

(F2005/01147)

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

THAT Council recognise and formally thank Aunty Edna Watson, Allan Watson and Uncle Wes Marne for their significant contributions to the Hornsby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee.

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI, BERMAN, 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 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11 be adopted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

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

Note: Item 13 was called over and noted.

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                 CS24/16      Local Government Reform - InterCouncil Transitional Services Agreement - Hornsby Shire Council and City of Parramatta Council

(F2016/00007)

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

THAT:

1.         The contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS24/16 dealing with the finalisation of an InterCouncil Transitional Services Agreement (ITSA) between Hornsby Shire Council and the City of Parramatta Council be noted.

2.         The Mayor and Acting General Manager be delegated authority to execute the ITSA as soon as current negotiations on the document are finalised.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

2                 CS28/16      Local Government NSW - 2016 Annual Conference - Submission of Motions

(F2016/00220)

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

THAT the motions dealing with a proposal to repeal Section 21C of the Land Tax Management Act  and the inclusion of local government in the consultation process for disposal of State Government owned property, which are detailed in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS28/16, be submitted for consideration at the 2016 Local Government NSW Annual Conference.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

3                 CS26/16      Your Community Plan 2013-2023 - A Snapshot of the Hornsby Shire in 2016

(F2015/00476)

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

THAT the document titled “A Snapshot of the Hornsby Shire in 2016” attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS26/16 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

4                 CS27/16      Investments and Borrowings for 2015/2016 - Status for Period Ending 30 June 2016

(F2004/06987-02)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS27/16 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Environment and Human Services Division

5                 EH8/16        Biobanking Memorandum of Understanding for Galston Park Bushland

(F2004/09595)

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

THAT:

1.         Council enter into a Biobanking Memorandum of Understanding for Galston Park Bushland with the NSW Department of Education.

2.         The Acting General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to the Biobanking Memorandum of Understanding for Galston Park Bushland as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.

3.         A further report be prepared for Council’s consideration once detailed investigations and the development of management actions relating to the Biobank site have been undertaken.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Planning Division

6                 PL59/16       Development Application - Alterations and Additions to an Existing Residential Care Facility - 3-7 Hillmont Avenue, Thornleigh

(DA/333/2016)

Ms Linda Christenson, of Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Wendy Davidson, of Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Anita Elliott, of Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Meg Levy, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Rosita Pinto, of Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Council assume the concurrence of the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Government pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 and approve Development Application No. DA/333/2016 for the demolition of two dwellings and alterations and additions to the existing residential care facility to provide a facility with 67 beds and basement car parking in three stages at Lots 2 and 3 DP 322996, Lots 4 and 5 DP 9872, Nos. 3-7 Hillmont Avenue, Thornleigh subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL59/16.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

7                 PL57/16       Development Application - Townhouse Development Comprising 9 Dwellings - 475 and 477 Pacific Highway, Asquith

(DA/279/2016)

Note: Councillor Hutchence declared a pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 52 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes).  The nature of the interest was stated by Councillor Hutchence on the Declaration of Interest form as “Applicant is a client.”  Councillor Hutchence 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 TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT Development Application No. DA/279/2016 for demolition of existing structures and construction of nine, two-storey townhouses with attics over basement car parking at Lots 21 and 22 DP 14476, Nos. 475 and 477 Pacific Highway, Asquith 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. PL57/16.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

8                 PL62/16       Development Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Two and Construction of a Dwelling House - 9 Summerhaze Place, Hornsby Heights

(DA/1507/2015)

Mr Julian Delaney, of Hornsby Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Gareth Cole, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1507/2015 for Torrens Title subdivision of one allotment into two lots and construction of a two storey dwelling house at Lot 32 DP 813213, No. 9 Summerhaze Place, Hornsby Heights be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL62/16.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

9                 PL58/16       Further Report - Development Application - Subdivision Two Lots into Eight Lots - Nos. 75-77 Bellamy Street, Pennant Hills

(DA/963/2015)

Mrs Sharon McBride, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr William Bailey, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Matthew Kissane, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Margaret Walker, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Anthony McBride, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Jeremy MacCue, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Phillip Woodward, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/963/2015 for demolition of existing structures and community title subdivision of two allotments into eight lots at Lot 22 DP 841114 and Lot B DP 411312, Nos. 75-77 Bellamy Street, Pennant Hills 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. PL58/16.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

10                PL56/16       Report on Submissions - Planning Proposal - Property No. 12 Schofield Parade, Pennant Hills

(PP/8/2015)

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

THAT:

1.         Council adopt the Planning Proposal attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL56/16, which amends the Land Zoning Map for Property No.12 Schofield Parade, Pennant Hills from SP2 Infrastructure – ‘Group Home’ to SP2 Infrastructure – ‘Community Facility’ and forward the Proposal to the Minister for Planning for finalisation.

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

3.         The applicant and submitters be advised of Council’s resolution.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

11                IR21/16        Impounding Amendment (Unattended Boat Trailers) Act 2015 No. 27

(F2004/07666-14)

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

THAT:

1.         The contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR21/16 be received and noted.

2.         Council publicly advertise and notify adjoining councils of its intention to nominate Hornsby Shire as a “declared area” under the Impounding Amendment (Unattended Boat Trailers) Act 2015 No. 27.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

12                IR22/16        Request to Prune Tree - 1/40 Dean Street, West Pennant Hills

(TA/702/2015)

Mrs Charity Zaragoza, the owner, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Consideration of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR22/16 Request to Prune Tree – 1/40 Dean Street, West Pennant Hills be deferred to allow the applicant to provide a further report from a suitably qualified arborist to justify the removal of the branches proposed and to confirm that removal or part removal of these branches would not be detrimental to the overall health of the two Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum).

2.         When the matter is resubmitted for Council’s consideration, details be provided of any recommendations from the applicant’s Arborist in respect of the proposed pruning.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

  

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

Mayor's Notes

13                MN8/16        Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 July 2016

(F2004/07053)

Saturday 9 July 2016 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the 2016 Hornsby Gang Show at Barker College, Hornsby.

Saturday 9 July 2016 – On behalf of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Ku-ring-gai Male Choir’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at North Ryde RSL Community Club.

Wednesday 20 July 2016 – The Mayor officially opened the Pound Road Pedestrian Plaza at Hornsby.

Friday 22 July 2016 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the Hornsby Art Society Annual Members’ Exhibition and Awards Night at Hornsby.

Saturday 23 July 2016 – The Mayor attended Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre’s 25th Anniversary Celebration at Cherrybrook.

Tuesday 26 July 2016 – The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

 

Notices of Motion

14                NOM7/16     Inclusive Playgrounds

(F2004/09976)

Mr Lachlan Chambers, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Katie Gompertz, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Kristie Chambers, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Bec Ho, on behalf of Touched by Olivia, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Jan Fowler, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

Miss Lowri Williams, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council provide in-principle support to ensuring accessible and inclusive design is the starting point for all new and refurbished playgrounds.

2.         Given the impending possibility of an amalgamation with Ku-ring-gai Council, a briefing be held on 24 August 2016 to ensure all Councillors are provided the opportunity to better understand the concept of inclusive play.

3.         As soon as possible following the briefing, a report regarding future opportunities for including the concept of inclusive play be provided for Council’s consideration.

4.         The members of Play For All Australia be thanked for initially bringing this matter to Council’s attention.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Supplementary Reports

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

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

THAT Councillor Azizi be permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding Cheltenham Girls High School’s request to Roads and Maritime Services for a safety barrier to be erected at the western side north bound bus stop on Beecroft Road directly opposite Cheltenham Girls High School.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

18                MOU1/16     Safety Barrier for Bus Stop on Beecroft Road Opposite Cheltenham Girls High School

(F2004/09758)

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

THAT Council write to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and relevant Members of Parliament seeking an urgent response to Cheltenham Girls High School’s request for a safety barrier to be erected at the western side north bound bus stop on Beecroft Road directly opposite Cheltenham Girls High School.  This barrier could be included in the Pedestrian Infrastructure Safety Around Schools Program or similar RMS road safety initiatives.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

 

THE MEETING terminated at 9.44pm.

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 14 September 2016, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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