MINUTES OF General Meeting
Hosted
audio-visually from the
Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 11
November 2020
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Browne, del Gallego, Heyde,
Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell.
Note: Prior to the playing of the National Anthem, the Mayor
made the following statement:
“This Council Meeting will be run under the COVID-19
emergency arrangements.
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.
An
opportunity has been created for the public to address Council about individual
items of business.
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:
"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 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 TIBLURY,
seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 14 October 2020 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
COUNCILLOR TILBURY tabled a petition with approximately 257
signatures on behalf of Dangar Island residents regarding parking in Brooklyn.
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
Nil
Statement by Councillor Tilbury
Note: At this point in the meeting
the Mayor allowed Councillor Tilbury to address the meeting.
Councillor Tilbury made the
following statement:
“It has been brought to
my attention that some of my Facebook posts and comments at Meetings around the
Terrestrial Biodiversity Maps issue were inappropriate and appeared to target
an individual community member. I apologise unreservedly for this
and will ensure it does not happen again.”
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 4 and 6 were withdrawn for discussion.
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
and 8 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: 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
Nil
Corporate Support Division
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1 CS36/20 Investments
and Borrowings for 2020/21 - Status for Period Ending 30 September 2020
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS36/20 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 CS40/20 2020/21
Budget - September 2020 Quarter Review
(F2020/00027)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the September 2020
Quarter Review of the Operational Plan
(Budget) for 2020/21 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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3 CE11/20 Single
Use Plastics Policy
(F2018/00082)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council adopt
the Single Use Plastics Policy and the Waste Management Guidelines for Event
Organisers 2020.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CE13/20 Draft
Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan 2020-2030
(F2009/00391-03)
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Ms Dianne Bowles,
on behalf of the Brooklyn Community Association addressed Council regarding this
item.
Ms Liz Surrest on behalf of
Mrs Anna Jones from the Brooklyn Community Hall Project Committee addressed
Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. The
draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan 2020-2030 attached to
Director’s Report No. CE13/20 be placed on public exhibition for a
period of 42 days.
2. Following
exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to a
Councillor Briefing prior to being presented to a General Council Meeting for
formal consideration.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO, seconded
by COUNCILLOR NICITA,
THAT:
1.
The draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan 2020-2030
attached to Director’s Report No. CE13/20 be amended to remove
reference to the Cherrybrook Station Precinct as a preferred location when
making recommendations for a new Cherrybrook Community Hub (inclusive of a
co-located 1000sqm library and 300sqm multipurpose community space).
2.
The amended draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan
2020-2030 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 42 days.
3.
Following exhibition, a report on submissions
be presented to a Councillor Briefing prior to being
presented to a General Council Meeting for formal consideration.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO seconded by
COUNCILLOR NICITA WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Marr and Nicita
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Heyde, Hutchence, McIntosh, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BROWNE WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Councillor
Del Gallego
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Planning and Compliance Division
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5 PC22/20 Report
on Submissions - Draft Local Housing Strategy
(F2020/00096)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. Council
adopt the Hornsby Housing Strategy 2020 attached to Director’s Report
No. PC22/20.
2. The
Strategy be published on the NSW Planning Portal to meet legislative
requirements of the Accelerated LEP Review Program.
3. Council
request a briefing by representatives from the Greater Sydney
Commission and local housing providers on housing diversity and
affordability, including a tour of best-practice examples of affordable
housing developments.
4. 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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6 PC23/20 Byles
Creek Planning Study
(F2020/00288)
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Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc.
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Trish Brown, on behalf of
Byles Creek Valley Union Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. Council
endorse progression of the Byles Creek Planning Study in accordance with the
Study Brief attached to Report No. LM15/20.
2. Restricted
asset funds from the sale of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham be used to fund
consultant input and the allocation of an additional temporary Strategic
Planner for a period of 12 months.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Del Gallego and Nicita
Note: A Rescission Motion in respect of this item
was lodged prior to the Minutes being finalised. This Motion will be
considered at the 9 December 2020 General Meeting.
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7 PC24/20 Hornsby
Development Control Plan Amendments - Housekeeping Planning Proposal
(F2019/00392)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. The
draft amendments to the building height controls of the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013
attached to Director’s
Report No. PC24/20 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.
2. Following
exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council for
consideration.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PC25/20 Reporting
Variations to Development Standards
(F2004/07599-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the
contents of Director’s Report No. PC25/20 be received and noted.
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 Marcus Graham, of Normanhurst addressed Council regarding
noise levels emitted from domestic leaf blowers and
their impact on the environment and surrounding neighbours.
Mr Bronek Karcz, on behalf of the Danger Island community
addressed Council regarding parking in Brooklyn.
Mayor's Notes
Nil
Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS on NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 7:58pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
9 December 2020, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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