MINUTES OF General Meeting
Hosted
audio-visually from the
Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 8
July 2020
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Browne, del Gallego, Heyde,
Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell.
Note: Councillor Browne arrived at 6:51 pm. He was not
present for discussion or voting on Apologies/Leave of Absence, Confirmation of
Minutes, Items passed by Exception (i.e. Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8) and Item 6.
Note: Prior to the playing of the National Anthem, the Mayor
made the following statement:
“As this Council Meeting is to be run under the new
COVID-19 emergency arrangements, there are many things which need to be done in
a different way to what has occurred previously.
Councillors and senior staff are “attending”
and participating in the Meeting via audio-visual links, whilst members of the
public are viewing the Meeting through a link provided on Council’s
website.
The arrangements put in place by Council for this Meeting
are in line with legislation recently enacted by the State Government to assist
the efficient and effective operation of Council Meetings during this difficult
period.
Whilst members of the public will not be able to
participate in the Meeting process in real time, an opportunity has been
created for the public to send in their submissions about individual items of
business and for those to be read out by Council staff prior to discussion of
the item.
I seek your patience and understanding should any issues
occur whilst we are adapting to the new arrangements. We are certainly
attempting to do our best in these trying circumstances.”
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
The General Manager 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:
“Tonight’s
meeting is being livestreamed as well as audio and video 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. No other persons are permitted to record the
Meeting unless specifically authorised by Council to do so.
Councillors
are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to the issue at hand and to
refrain from making personal comments or criticisms.
It is noted that members of the public wishing to address
Council at tonight’s Meeting have been requested to provide their
comments to Council staff prior to the Meeting. Those comments will be read out
by the General Manager at the appropriate time”.
APOLOGIES
/ leave of absence
Nil
political donations disclosure
Statement
by the Chairman:
“In accordance with
Section 10.4 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
Nil
confirmation of minutes
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday
10 June 2020 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
Nil
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 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 were withdrawn for discussion.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
and 8 be adopted.
FOR: Councillors
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: Persons wishing to address
Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to provide a written
submission, which was read to the meeting by the General Manager 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 provide a written submission, which
was read to the meeting by the General Manager after all items on the Agenda in
respect of which there was a submission 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 GM14/20 Draft
Media Policy and Social Media for Councillors Policy
(F2018/00308)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT Council adopt
the:
1. Media Policy as
detailed in Attachment 1 to General Manager’s Report No. GM14/20.
2. Social Media Policy
for Councillors as detailed in Attachment 2 to General Manager’s Report
No. GM14/20.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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2 GM15/20 COVID-19
Pandemic - Update on Council's Response
(F2009/00827)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT the contents of
General Manager’s Report No. GM15/20 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate Support Division
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4 CS15/20 Local
Government Remuneration Tribunal - 2020 Report and Determination - Mayor and
Councillor Fees - 2020/21 Financial Year
(F2004/09552-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT:
1. As
a consequence of the 2020 Report and Determination of the Local Government
Remuneration Tribunal, Council note that it remains in the Metropolitan
Medium Category of NSW councils for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
2. In
accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act and having considered
the 2020 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration
Tribunal, an annual fee of $25,790 be paid to each Councillor for the period
1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
3. In
accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act and having considered
the 2020 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal,
an additional annual fee of $68,530 be paid to the Mayor for the period 1
July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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5 CS18/20 Investments
and Borrowings for May 2020 - Status for Period Ending 31 May 2020
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS18/20 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Community and Environment Division
Nil
Planning and Compliance Division
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6 PL11/20 Report
on Exhibition of Draft Hornsby Section 7.11 Development Contributions Plan
(F2010/00015-04)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
of Berowra provided a submission to Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1. Council adopt the Hornsby Section 7.11 Development
Contributions Plan 2020-2030, attached
to Director’s Report No. PL11/20.
2. Adoption
of the Hornsby Section 7.11
Development Contributions Plan be notified on the
Council website.
3. Submitters be informed of Council’s
decision.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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7 PL14/20 Planning
Proposal - 805 - 821 Old Northern Road, Dural
(PP/2/2020)
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Mr Arif Rayner, the
applicant provided a submission to Council regarding this item.
Ms Franziska Goyo, of Dural provided a submission to
Council regarding this item.
Mr Stefan Jost, of Dural provided a submission to Council
regarding this item.
Ms Indra Jost, of Dural provided a submission to Council
regarding this item.
Mr Jonas Jost, of Dural provided a submission to Council
regarding this item.
Mrs Karen Lettice, on behalf of the applicant provided a
submission to Council regarding this item.
Ms Sonoko Yuen, of Dural provided a submission to Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1. Council
not support the progression of the Planning Proposal to permit a service
station as an additional permitted use under Schedule 1 of the Hornsby Local
Environmental Plan 2013 at Nos. 805-821 Old Northern Road, Dural for the
following reasons:
1.1 No
clear community benefit has been identified to justify changes to planning
controls.
1.2 Inconsistency
with the Greater Sydney Regional Plan and the North District Plan.
1.3 Inconsistency
with Section 9.1 Ministerial Directions.
1.4 Inconsistency
with the Hornsby Local Strategic Planning Statement.
1.5 Progression
of a Planning Proposal prior to completion of Rural Lands Study and
Employment Lands Study is premature.
1.6 The
Proposal will have unacceptable impacts on the road network.
1.7 There
are potential impacts on trees due to required road works.
2. The
proponent and submitters be advised of Council’s decision.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PL15/20 Local
Housing Strategy
(F2020/00096)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT:
1. The draft Hornsby Shire Housing Strategy 2020 attached to
Director’s Report No. PL15/20 be placed on public exhibition for a
period of 28 days (subsequent to the finalisation of formatting and
design in accordance with Council’s Style Guide).
2. A copy of the draft Strategy be provided
to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
3. Following exhibition, a report on submissions be
presented to Council for its consideration.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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9 PL16/20 Seniors
Housing Demand and Supply Review
(F2004/09011)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
of Berowra provided a submission to Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE,
THAT:
1. The
draft Seniors Housing Demand and Supply Review attached to Director’s
Report No. PL16/20 be submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and
Environment to support Council’s requests concerning the application of
State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with
Disability) 2004 to Rural Land and Heritage Conservation Areas within Hornsby
Shire.
2. The
draft Seniors Housing Demand and Supply Review be placed on public exhibition
after being reformatted and designed in accordance with Council’s Style
Guide.
3. Consultation
with providers of seniors and disability housing be undertaken on supply and demand
generally as outlined in the Review and on demand for different levels of
care in aged care facilities.
4. A
further report be prepared for Council’s consideration concerning the
response from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, the community
and seniors housing providers.
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
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Colin and Mrs Margaret Norris, of Dural provided a submission
to Council regarding removal of weeds and building waste from an adjacent
property.
Mrs Julienne Lynch, of Beecroft provided a submission
to Council regarding the proposed cycleway along The Crescent, Beecroft and the
removal of bamboo in The Village Green.
Questions on Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
Nil
Notices of Motion
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10 NOM12/20 War
on Weeds Workshop
(F2009/00401)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MARR, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE,
THAT:
1.
Council note that as The Bushland
Shire, appropriate management and control of weeds across the Shire (both on
Council land and adjacent land) is an important ongoing focus area for
Council.
2.
Council note that as part of the
preparation the Local Strategic Planning Statement, a draft Biodiversity
Conservation Plan is being prepared that will provide an overarching
strategic framework for managing weeds in the Shire that will shortly be the
subject of an informal workshop for Councillors.
3.
Council note that the Bushland Management
Advisory Committee will also have a role in reviewing the draft Biodiversity
Conservation Plan and its approach to weed management, where matters such as
education and awareness, community engagement, working with adjoining land
owners and the like will be discussed.
4.
When the draft Biodiversity
Conservation Plan is presented at a future informal workshop for Councillors,
the presentation is to also include an overview of the current approach to
the management of weeds on land both owned by Council and managed on behalf
of the Crown, land owned privately and land managed by State Agencies.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Supplementary Reports
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11 EH6/20 Hornsby
Connect
(F2004/09189-005)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT:
1. The
contents of Director’s Report No. EH6/20 be received and noted.
2. Council
provide Hornsby Connect with exclusive access to the Hornsby Youth and
Family Centre from 8am Tuesdays through to 3pm Wednesdays each week to enable
them to continue their work in supporting those most in need in our local
community.
3. Hornsby
Connect be levied Council’s adopted hourly, not-for-profit fee for
their hours of use at the Hornsby Youth and Family Centre.
4. Council
formally thank the community groups that have altered their hire arrangements
at the Hornsby Youth and Family Centre in 2020 in order to facilitate Hornsby
Connect’s service delivery to the community.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 7:42 pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
12 August 2020, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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