MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 11
December 2019
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Browne, del Gallego, Heyde,
Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Mr Robert Falls of Hornsby Presbyterian 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."
Video and AUDIO RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING
Statement
by the Chairman:
"I advise all present that tonight's meeting is being video
streamed live via Council’s website and also 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 audio
and video 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 MCINTOSH declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary
Interest in relation to Item 5 – EH16/19 Introduction of Not-For-Profit
Hire Rates at Cherrybrook and Storey Park Community Centres. Refer to that Item
for details.
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary
Interest in relation to Item 6 – EH17/19 Expression of Interest EOI21/2019
- Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre - Lease and Activate Office Spaces. Refer
to that Item for details.
confirmation
of minutes
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
NICITA, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 13 November 2019 be
confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
The Mayor read a letter received from Mr Paul Fletcher MP regarding
Council’s involvement in bushfire management within the Hornsby Shire.
The Mayor read a press release regarding a donation to
Hornsby RFS by the Chinese Community of $100,000.
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
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14 MM12/19 Lease
Arrangements for Community Preschools
(F2016/00073)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT in respect of
community preschool leases that Council has with The Jack & Jill
Kindergarten; KU Galston Preschool; KU Berowra Preschool; KU Grevillea
Preschool; Larool Preschool; North Epping Kindergarten; Cherrybrook Community
Preschool; and Norwood Community Preschool:
1. Council
replace the scheduled rental increases in 2020 and 2021 with an annual CPI
increase.
2. For
the option period beyond 2021, no market rental review take place with annual
CPI increases to apply.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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15 MM13/19 Terrestrial
Biodiversity Map Within The Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013
(F2013/00497#01
)
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Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of the Beecroft
Cheltenham Civic Trust addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Jan Primrose, of Berowra addressed Council regarding
this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK,
THAT:
1.
Council prepare a Planning Proposal to replace the current Terrestrial
Biodiversity Map within the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 with a new
Map using updated vegetation mapping prepared on behalf of Council by
Eco Logical Australia with the inclusion of 10 metre buffers.
2.
Council consult the Hornsby Local Planning Panel in the preparation of
the Planning Proposal and the comments of the Panel be addressed in the
report to Council presenting the Proposal.
3.
When the Planning Proposal is submitted to the Department of Planning,
Industry and Environment, Council request the matter be expedited to ensure
practical effect is given to the updated vegetation mapping in consideration
of all development applications, tree and vegetation permits, and development
processes.
4.
Until such time as the Planning Proposal has been gazetted, all
development applications involving tree removal within the area shown on the
updated vegetation map be assessed comprehensively in accordance with the
tree preservation controls within the Hornsby Development Control Plan.
5.
Whilst the Planning Proposal is being prepared, Council
undertake a communication exercise to seek broad feedback that can be
incorporated/considered when Council considers adopting the formal Planning
Proposal.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Councillor
Hutchence
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ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED his
intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception
method and announced the items.
Items 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 were withdrawn for
discussion.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 3, 4 and 5
be adopted.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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For the sake of clarity, the above
items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Item 12 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.
Note: Persons wishing to address
Council on Non Agenda items were permitted to speak after all items on the
Agenda in respect of which there was a speaker from the public were finalised
by Council. Their names are recorded in the Minutes under the heading
“Public Forum – Non Agenda Items”.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Office of the General Manager
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1 GM16/19 Code
of Conduct Complaints - Annual Report
(F2006/00554)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the contents of General Manager’s
Report No. GM16/19 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury
and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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2 GM17/19 Environmental
Sustainability Advisory Committee and Bushland Management Advisory Committee
(F2004/09491-05)
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Mr Ross Walker, of
Beecroft addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Jan Primrose, of Berowra addressed
Council regarding this item.
Ms Robin Buchannan, of Mt Kuring-Gai addressed Council
regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. Council establish an
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee and adopt a Charter for the
Committee as provided in Attachment 1 to General Manager’s Report No.
GM17/19.
2. Council appoint Councillor McIntosh as Chair, Councillor
Heyde as Deputy Chair and Councillors Browne, Marr and Nicita as ordinary
members.
3. The Committee
Charter be adjusted should it be required to allow for three Councillors as
ordinary members as well as the Chair and Deputy Chair.
4. Council advertise
for expressions of interest for community
representatives to become members of the Environmental Sustainability
Advisory Committee.
5. Council adopt the
Bushland Management Advisory Committee Charter attached
to General Manager’s Report No. GM17/19.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR WADDELL,
THAT Council:
1.
Dissolve the Bushland Management Advisory Committee and establish an
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee in its place incorporating
the purpose and objectives of Council’s Bushland Management Advisory
Committee.
2.
Adopt a Charter for the Committee as provided in Attachment 1 to
General Manager’s Report No. GM17/19 noting the following changes:
a)
The objectives of the Bushland Management Advisory Committee as
provided in Attachment 2 to General Manager’s Report No. GM17/19 be
incorporated into the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee
Charter.
b)
The General Manager (or their delegate) chair the Committee.
c)
The community membership of the Environmental Sustainability Advisory
Committee be increased to up to fifteen (15) community representatives.
3.
Appoint Councillor representatives to the Environmental Sustainability
Advisory Committee.
4.
Advertise for expressions of interest for other community
representatives to become members of the Environmental Sustainability
Advisory Committee.
A FORESHADOWED
AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO
THAT:
1.
Council establish an Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee.
2.
With the exception that the General Manager (or their delegate ) chair
the Committee, Council adopt a Charter for the Committee as provided in
Attachment 1 to General Manager’s Report No. GM17/19.
3.
Council appoint Councillor McIntosh
as Chair, Councillor Heyde as Deputy Chair and Councillors Browne, Marr and Nicita
as ordinary members.
4.
The Committee Charter be adjusted should it be required
to allow for three Councillors as ordinary members as well as the Chair and Deputy
Chair
5.
Council advertise for expressions of interest for community
representatives to become members of the Environmental Sustainability
Advisory Committee.
6.
Council adopt the Bushland Management Advisory Committee Charter
attached to General Manager’s Report No. GM17/19.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR WADDELL WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita and Ruddock
THE FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO, was seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE, THEREBY BECOMING
THE AMENDMENT WHICH WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde and Tilbury
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock and Waddell
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO.
THAT:
1. Council establish an
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee and adopt a Charter for the
Committee as provided in Attachment 1 to General Manager’s Report No.
GM17/19.
2. Council appoint Councillor Heyde as Chair, Councillor McIntosh as Deputy Chair and Councillors Browne, Marr and Nicita as ordinary
members.
3. The Committee
Charter be adjusted should it be required to allow for three Councillors as
ordinary members as well as the Chair and Deputy Chair.
4. Council advertise
for expressions of interest for community
representatives to become members of the Environmental Sustainability
Advisory Committee.
5. Council adopt the
Bushland Management Advisory Committee Charter attached
to General Manager’s Report No. GM17/19.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Nicita and Tilbury
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Ruddock and Waddell
THE
MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE WAS PUT
AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita and Ruddock, Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Del Gallego AND Tilbury
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Corporate Support Division
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3 CS41/19 Investments
and Borrowings for 2019/20 - Status for Period Ending 31 October 2019
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS41/19 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Community and Environment Division
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4 EH11/19 Catchments
Remediation Rate (CRR) Annual Expenditure Report 2018/2019 and Review of CRR
Panel Charter
(F2005/00829-03)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. The contents of Director’s Report No. EH11/19
relating to expenditure of CRR funds be received and noted.
2. Council
adopt the CRR Panel Charter attached to Director’s Report No. EH11/19.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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5 EH16/19 Introduction
of Not-For-Profit Hire Rates at Cherrybrook and Storey Park Community Centres
(F2004/06405-010)
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Note: COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH declared a Less Than
Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.11 of
Council's Code of Conduct (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes).
The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH on the Declaration
of Interest form as “I am an adjacent owner to the Storey Park
Development at 10x Old Berowra Road Hornsby. I have not been present for any
discussions or decisions related to this site.” and the explanation of
why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was
“No action required – minor matter. I will remain present for
voting on this issue”.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council:
1. Receive
and note Director’s Report No. EH16/19.
2. Introduce
a not-for-profit rate at the Cherrybrook Community Centre and Storey Park
Community Centre as provided in Attachment 1 to Director’s Report No.
EH16/19.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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6 EH17/19 Expression
of Interest EOI21/2019 - Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre - Lease and
Activate Office Spaces
(F2019/00319)
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Note: COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH declared a Significant
Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.10 of Council's Code of Conduct
(see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was
stated by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH on the Declaration of Interest form as
“I am the president of Hornsby Art Society and Board member of 2HHH
Limited, who are proposed tenants for Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre. As
an office bearer and board member I do not have a financial interest, however
my non pecuniary interest is significant. I have not been and will not be
present for decisions on this issue”. COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH was not present
at or in sight of the meeting when the matter was being debated or voted on.
Ms Jan Primrose, of Berowra addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Alexi Boyd, of Mount Colah addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR
BROWNE,
THAT Council:
1. Accept the
expressions of interest for EOI 21/2019 as follows:
a) 2
HHH FM Limited for office spaces 2, 3 and 4 (red, green and blue).
b) Hornsby
Art Society Inc. for office space 1 (The Garden Room).
2. Authorise
the General Manager to enter into lease arrangements with 2HHH FM Limited and
Hornsby Art Society Inc as outlined in Director’s Report No. EH17/19
for a period of three years, with an option to renew for a further three
years.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning and Compliance Division
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7 PL32/19 Report
on Submissions - Re-Exhibition of Draft Hornsby Section 7.12 Development
Contributions Plan
(F2010/00015-04)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
of Berowra addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1. Council
adopt the Draft
Hornsby Shire Council Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2019-2029
attached to Director’s Report No. PL32/19 including amendments to the
exemptions and methods of payment permitted under the Plan.
2. Adoption
of the Hornsby Shire Council Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan be notified in local
newspapers.
3. Submitters
be advised of Council’s resolution.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PL33/19 Sydney
North Planning Panel - Community Members
(F2013/00295-002)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
of Berowra addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR NICITA, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council:
1. Endorse
David White to serve as the ‘expert local member’, Ross Walker to
serve as ‘non-expert local member’ and alternate for the
‘expert local member’, and Felicity Findlay to serve as alternate
for the ‘non-expert local member’ on the Sydney North Planning Panel
(SNPP) until 31 March 2021.
2. Write
to the Minister of Planning and advise of the 12-month extension to the
current expert and non-expert local members on the SNPP.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
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9 IR2/19 Galston
Main Street Proposal
(F2018/00311)
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Mr John Inshaw,
of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO, seconded by
COUNCILLOR NICITA,
THAT Council:
1. Endorse
the masterplan for Galston main street for exhibition.
2. Support
exhibition and community engagement of the plans.
3. Reaffirm
that construction of this project is to occur in 2023-25 in line with the
adopted Long Term Financial Plan.
AN
AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,
THAT Council:
1. Endorse
the masterplan for Galston main street for exhibition.
2. Support
exhibition and community engagement of the plans.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR WADDELL WAS PUT AND CARRIED
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde and Nicita
THE AMENDMENT
THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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10 IR3/19 Berowra
Recreation Needs Analysis
(F2004/08495-02)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
of Berowra addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Crestina Drew, of Berowra addressed Council regarding
this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MARR, seconded by
COUNCILLOR NICITA,
THAT:
1. Consideration
of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR3/19 be deferred until the 12
February 2020 General Meeting of Council.
2. Such
deferral is to allow the General Manager to prepare a supplementary report
providing details of the funding required (and any potential funding sources
available) to undertake the following matters raised by Capital Insight in their
Berowra Pool Feasibility Report and reported back to Council in July 2020.
a) Agreement
on preferences for redevelopment of the site, giving due consideration to
commitments provided in Council’s Community and Cultural Facilities
Plan.
b) Identification
of a parking strategy that could effectively respond to both a reduction in
parking capacity, and increased parking demand on the site and other matters
identified within the report from Capital Insight.
c) Further
site investigations as a basis for an updated and comprehensive capital cost
estimate.
AN
AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1.
Council note Deputy General Managers Report No.
IR3/19 and reaffirm the prioritisation of projects contained in the adopted
Long-Term Financial Plan.
2.
Council note that the draft Play Plan currently
being prepared includes consideration of inclusive playgrounds and water play
priorities in a Shire wide setting.
3.
Council officers meet with Ms Crestina Drew to
gain an appreciation of the Berowra Inclusive Water Playground Proposal, and
that an assessment of this Proposal be provided to Council when the draft
Play Plan is presented to a future informal Councillor workshop.
4.
The General Manager prepare a supplementary report
to the 12 February 2020 General Meeting of Council providing details of the
funding required (and any potential funding sources available) to undertake
the following matters raised by Capital Insight in their Berowra Pool
Feasibility Report.
a) Agreement
on preferences for redevelopment of the site, giving due consideration to
commitments provided in Council’s Community and Cultural Facilities
Plan.
b) Identification
of a parking strategy that could effectively respond to both a reduction in
parking capacity, and increased parking demand on the site and other matters
identified within the report from Capital Insight.
c) Further
site investigations as a basis for an updated and comprehensive capital cost
estimate.
tHE AMENDMENT MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE, WAS PUT AND
CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Hutchence, McIntosh, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr and Nicita
THE
AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION, WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Confidential Items
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council move in to Confidential Session to discuss Item
11, General Manager’s Report No. GM18/19 - Code of Conduct Matter, for
the reasons given below the item.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT Council move out of Confidential Session.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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11 GM18/19 Code of Conduct Matter
This report was dealt with in confidential
session, under Section 10A (2) (i) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This
report alleged contraventions of any code of conduct requirements applicable
under section 440. (Section 12.1 of the Procedures for the Administration of
the Code of Conduct states "Information about code of conduct complaints
is to be treated as confidential and is not to be publicly disclosed except
as may be otherwise specifically required or permitted under these
procedures" )
(F2019/00272)
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Note: In
accordance with Council’s Procedures for the Administration of the Code
of Conduct, Councillor McIntosh and Councillor Tilbury were not present for
voting on this Item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT Council is
concerned that the recommended sanction is too strong given the report
presented and seek an opinion from the Office of Local Government in relation
to the report prior to making a final decision.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Paul Sowter, of Westleigh addressed Council regarding the
declaration of a climate emergency.
Ms Monika Ball, of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding
climate change and the recent bushfires.
Mr James Reilly, of Normanhurst addressed Council regarding
the location of a telecommunications tower at Normanhurst Park.
Mayor's Notes
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12 MN11/19 Mayor's
Notes from 01 November to 30 November 2019
(F2004/07053)
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Note: These are the functions that
the Mayor, or his representative, has attended in addition to the normal
Council Meetings, Workshops, Mayoral Interviews and other Council Committee
Meetings.
Saturday 2nd
November 2019 - The Mayor attended the 100 Years of Worship Service
at Mount Colah Anglican Church in Mount Colah.
Sunday 3rd
November 2019 – The Mayor attended Grandparents and
Grandfriends Tree Planting Day at Fagan Park in Galston.
Sunday 3rd
November 2019 – The Mayor attended and officially opened the
Northern Life Baptist Church in Hornsby.
Monday 4th November 2019 – The
Mayor attended a Morning Tea at Kuring Gai Police Area Command with
Commander, A/Superintendent Patrick Sharkey and Region Commander, North West
Metropolitan Region, Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones APM at Hornsby Police
Station.
Monday 4th November 2019 –
The Mayor attended the Liturgical Reception and Solemn Mass of Installation
of The Most Revered Anthony Randazza in the Light of Christ Centre in
Waitara.
Wednesday 6th November 2019 – On
behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Tilbury attended the Berowra Music Festival
held at Hornsby RSL in Hornsby.
Thursday 7th November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Waddell attended the Official Opening
of Warrah's Banksia Leisure and Learning Facility in Dural.
Friday 8th November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Waddell attended the 2019 Northern Suburbs
Football Association Presidents Dinner held at the Kirribilli Club in
Kirribilli.
Sunday 10th November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Michael Hutchence attended
the Arcadian Artist Exhibition and Trail 2019 held in Arcadia.
Sunday 10th November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Tilbury attended the Northern Districts
Festival of Cricket held at Mark Taylor Oval in Waitara.
Monday 11th November 2019 –
The Mayor attended the Hornsby RSL Sub Branch Remembrance Day Service held at
Hornsby Cenotaph in Hornsby.
Friday 15th November 2019 –
The Mayor attended the PCYC Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Official Bus Launch held at
the PCYC in Waitara.
Friday 15th November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the Opening Night of the
Exhibition of the 2018 Hornsby Shire Emerging Artist – ‘Ben Walsh’
held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre in Hornsby.
Friday 15th November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the Hornsby Woodworking
Men’s Shed Christmas Function held at the Hornsby Woodworking
Men’s Shed in Thornleigh.
Saturday 16th November 2019
– The Mayor attended the Service for the Commencement of Ministry of
the Reverend Baden Stace - Rector of St Stephens Church, Normanhurst at St
Stephens Church in Normanhurst.
Sunday 17th November 2019 –
The Mayor attended, official opened and planted a tree at Asquith Girls High
School Open Day held at Asquith Girls High School in Asquith.
Sunday 17th November 2019 –
The Mayor attended the Marie Byles Anniversary hosted by Friends of Ahimsa
held in Cheltenham.
Sunday 17th November 2019 –
The Mayor attended the Carson Chorale, Choral Recital held in the Convent
Chapel at Mount St Benedict’s School in Pennant Hills.
Thursday 21st November 2019
– The Mayor attended The Lord Mayor of Sydney’s Official
Christmas Function held at Town Hall in Sydney.
Friday 22nd November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the Opening Night of the
Wallarobba Outstanding Local Artist Exhibition held at Wallarobba Arts and
Cultural Centre in Hornsby.
Monday 25th November 2019 –
The Mayor attended Hornsby North Public School in Hornsby.
Thursday 28th November 2019
– The Mayor attended the Annual Dinner for Mount St Benedict College
(Acknowledging the outstanding contribution and leadership Maria Pearson has
made during her time as Principal, 2004-2019) held at The Epping Club in
Epping.
Friday 29th November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the Wallarobba Printmakers
Exhibition held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre in Hornsby.
Friday 29th November 2019 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the Hornsby and Kuring Gai
Community College held at The Railway Hotel in Hornsby.
Saturday 30th November 2019
– The Mayor attended the 2019 Bushcare and Nursery Christmas Function
held at Pennant Hills Golf Club in Beecroft.
Saturday 30th November 2019
– The Mayor attended Small Works 2019 held at Ferry Artists Gallery in
Wisemans Ferry.
CALLED OVER AND NOTED
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Notices of Motion
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13 NOM16/19 Recycled
Water
(F2009/00099)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council:
1. Conduct
an informal workshop which considers utilisation of recycled water within
Council operations.
2. Reiterate
Council’s partnership with Sydney Water and ongoing commitment to
maintain and improve the health of its waterways through the provision of
recycled water to meet end user needs.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Supplementary Reports
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 10:59
pm
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
12 February 2020, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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