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MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 14 April 2021

at 6:30PM

 

 

 

PRESENT

Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Browne, del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell. 

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Pastor David Nathan from The Hive 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."

 

Acknowledgement of Country

Statement by the Chairperson: 

"Council recognises the Traditional Owners of the lands of Hornsby Shire, the Darug and Guringai peoples, and pays respect to their Ancestors and Elders past and present and to their Heritage. We acknowledge and uphold their intrinsic connections and continuing relationships to Country."

 

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

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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 10 March 2021 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

 

petitionS

COUNCILLOR TILBURY tabled an electronic petition on behalf of the Mountain Bike Community titled “Keep Westleigh H2O MTB trail network and do proper consultation with the MTB community”. The petition contained over 2,000 names.

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes  

15                MM4/21       The Passing of Prince Philip and Recognising the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Australia

(F2021/00101)

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

THAT Council:

1.       Write to Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family extending the condolences of the people of Hornsby Shire and acknowledging Prince Philip’s strong contribution to Australia.

2.       Request the General Manager to investigate the implementation of the Duke of Edinburgh Employer program.

3.       Promote the value of the Awards program to local employers through its communication channels.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

14                MM3/21       The Passing of Mr Robert Salt OAM

(F2004/05878)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARR,

THAT Council, on behalf of Councillors and Council staff, offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Robert Salt, whose contribution to the community and conservation of our Bushland Shire was significant.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

16                MM5/21       The Passing of Mr Michael Barrett

(F2004/05878)

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

THAT Council, on behalf of Councillors, members of the Bushland Management Advisory Committee and Council staff, offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Michael Barrett, whose contribution to the conservation of our bushland and the community was significant.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

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, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 13 were withdrawn for discussion.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 3, 4, 5 and 8 be adopted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

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

Note: Item 11 was called over and noted.

Note: The Mayor advised that items 10 and 13 would be dealt with concurrently.

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 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

1                 GM16/21      Draft 2021-2022 Delivery Program Including the Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges 2021/22 - Adoption for Public Exhibition

(F2020/00348)

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

THAT:

1.         Council adopt for public exhibition the draft 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 which includes the draft Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2021/22 and make the documents available for public comment from 15 April to 17 May 2021.

2.         Council note the rating information contained in the draft 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 is in line with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s rate increase approval for NSW councils (i.e. a 2% rate increase for 2021/22).

3.         Following public exhibition, and before 30 June 2021, a report be prepared which outlines any submissions received and recommends the adoption of the 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22, including Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure.

 

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA,

THAT:

1.             Council adopt for public exhibition the draft 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 which includes the draft Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2021/22 and make the documents available for public comment from 15 April to 17 May 2021 with the following change as outlined below:

a)                  Notation: The revised Long-Term Financial Plan has set aside surpluses into general revenue reserves to cover deficits in 2023/2024 ($1,706,284) and 2024/2025 ($2,470,175) caused by the Galston Public Domain Project $7.1 million costs. During the preceding 12 months, Council cut, limited, substituted, or rescheduled various projects, asset maintenance and other higher priority services to preserve a minimum annual revenue surplus, circa $1.4 million into general revenue reserves in terms of ongoing responsible financial management.

b)            Galston Public Domain Project budgeted at a cost of $7.1 million be deferred to release funds from general revenue reserves for urgent asset maintenance and other higher priority services to benefit all Hornsby Shire residents, until such times as economic conditions improve Council’s budget position.

c)                  Council officers identify urgent asset maintenance and other higher priority services, for the next four years across the whole Shire, for inclusion in the 2021 – 2022 Delivery Program Including the Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges 2021/2022 when considered for adoption by Council consistent with the priorities identified in point b above.

d)            The Galston Public Domain Project budgeted at a cost of $7.1 million be reviewed due to its significant impact on general revenue reserves, when:

                        i.          State Government funding, being the principal authority and responsible for Galston Road, is known.

                        ii.          Adjacent commercial property owners’ contributions, being principal beneficiaries of ratepayers’ capital investment into the public domain, is known. 

2.             Council note the rating information contained in the draft 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 is in line with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s rate increase approval for NSW councils (i.e. a 2% rate increase for 2021/22).

3.             Following public exhibition, and before 30 June 2021, a report be prepared which outlines any submissions received and recommends the adoption of the 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22, including Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure.

 

A FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MARR,

THAT:

1.       Council adopt for public exhibition the draft 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 which includes the draft Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2021/22 and make the documents available for public comment from 15 April to 17 May 2021 with the inclusion of an additional project in the following terms:

a)         $50,000 be allocated to progress planning for the delivery of a pool and associated aquatic facilities in Berowra. The funds are to progress a high-level concept which can be used to seek funds from the NSW State Government and Australian Government as well as other sources.

b)         The project be funded by deferring the construction of the Yallambee Road footpath to a future budget year.

2.         Council note the rating information contained in the draft 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 is in line with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s rate increase approval for NSW councils (i.e. a 2% rate increase for 2021/22).

3.         Following public exhibition, and before 30 June 2021, a report be prepared which outlines any submissions received and recommends the adoption of the 2021-2022 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22, including Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure.

 

THE AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA WAS PUT AND LOST.

 

FOR:                Councillors Del Gallego and Marr

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Browne, Heyde, Hutchence, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

THE FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MARR, was seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, THEREBY BECOMING THE AMENDMENT WHICH WAS PUT AND LOST.

 

FOR:                Councillors Del Gallego, Marr, McIntosh and Nicita

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Browne, Heyde, Hutchence, 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

 

2                 GM17/21      Draft Community Engagement Policy and Plan

(F2018/00308)

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council endorse the exhibition of the draft Community Engagement Policy attached to General Manager’s Report No. GM17/21.

2.         Council endorse the exhibition of the draft Community Engagement Plan attached to General Manager’s Report No. GM17/21.

3.            A further report be submitted for Council’s consideration following the conclusion of the exhibition and submission period.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Corporate Support Division

3                 CS19/21      Office of Local Government Consultation Paper - Remote Attendance by Councillors at Council Meetings

(F2004/07032)

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

THAT:

1.         The contents of Director’s Report No. CS19/21 and Late Items Memo No. LM1/21 be received and noted.

2.         Council authorise the General Manager to make a submission in response to the consultation paper - Remote Attendance by Councillors at Council Meetings - in line with the matters raised in Director’s Report No. CS19/21 and Late Items Memo No. LM1/21.

3.         A further report on this matter be submitted for Council’s consideration once relevant advice has been sought about what improvements (and costs) are required to ensure that Council’s webcast of its Meetings is able to seamlessly match with a system allowing remote attendance by Councillors at the same Meeting.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

4                 CS15/21      Investments and Borrowings for 2020/2021 - Status for Period Ending 28 February 2021

(F2004/06987-02)

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

THAT the contents of Director’s Report No. CS15/21 be received and noted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

5                 CS16/21      Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2021/00034)

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

THAT Council note the Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests and Other Matters Returns recently lodged with the General Manager have been tabled as required by the Local Government Act.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Community and Environment Division

6                 CE5/21        Renaming of The Pennant Hills Community Nursery

(F2005/01147-002)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Receive and note the contents of Director’s Report No. CE5/21.

2.         Adopt Warada Ngurang Community Nursery as the Community Nursery’s official name.

3.         Mark the renaming with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.

4.         Update signage to reflect the newly renamed Warada Ngurang Community Nursery.

5.         Notify the community member who made the original suggestion for Council to consider a renaming of the Community Nursery of the Nursery’s new official name.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

7                 CE6/21        Council Managed Crown Land - Land Categories

(F2020/00240)

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Council:

1.         Request approval from the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act to accept the land categories assigned for the 90 Crown Reserves for which Council is the Crown Land Manager, as shown in Attachment A to Director’s Report No. CE6/21.

2.         Request approval from the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act to accept the proposed classification of operational land for the Beecroft Village Carpark, Beecroft and Wharf Reserve Carpark, Brooklyn as shown in Attachment B to Director’s Report No. CE6/21.

3.         Request approval from the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act to accept Council’s resignation as Crown Land Manager for the Berowra Station Carpark and bushland reserve in Dural currently occupied by the Kangaroo Protection Cooperative.

4.         Authorise the General Manager to approve the provision of any documentation required to support Council’s proposed land categories, proposed operational land classification and resignation as Crown Land Manager.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

8                 CE8/21        Mark Taylor Oval - Sub Funding Agreement between Council and the Northern District Cricket Club

(F2020/00320)

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

THAT:

1.         The contents of Director’s Report No. CE8/21 be received and noted.

2.         Council confirm its support to enter into arrangements with Northern District Cricket Club to deliver components of the upgrade of Mark Taylor Oval.

3.         Subject to point 2, Council endorse the sub funding agreement and tripartite agreement attached to Director’s Report No. CE8/21.

4.         Subject to the terms generally outlined in Director’s Report No. CE8/21 and any changes recommended by Council’s legal advisers, Council delegate authority to the General Manager to sign the agreements attached to Director’s Report No. CE8/21.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Planning and Compliance Division

9                 PC8/21        Standard Instrument Amendment - Size of Secondary Dwellings in Rural Zones

(F2021/00058)

Mr John Inshaw, on behalf of Galston Area Residents’ Association addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.

 

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT:

1.         Council endorse an amendment to the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 to include a new Clause 5.5 to reinstate a maximum size for secondary dwellings in Rural Zones.

2.         The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment be advised that Council’s nominated maximum size is 120 square metres or 33% of the total floor area of the principal dwelling in accordance with Option 2 as detailed in Director’s Report No. PC8/21.

 

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA

THAT:

1.         Council endorse an amendment to the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 to include a new Clause 5.5 to reinstate a maximum size for secondary dwellings in Rural Zones.

2.         The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment be advised that Council’s nominated maximum size is 120 square metres or 10% of the total floor area of the principal dwelling accordance with Option 3 as detailed in Director’s Report No. PC8/21

 

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA WAS PUT AND LOST.

 

FOR:                Councillors Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr and Nicita

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Browne, Hutchence, McIntosh, ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

Note: Councillor Ruddock indicated to the Meeting that he had abstained from voting on this Amendment. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Amendment.

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THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL, WAS PUT AND RESULTED IN AN EQUALITY OF VOTES.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Hutchence, McIntosh, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, Nicita AND Ruddock

 

Note: Councillor Ruddock indicated to the Meeting that he had abstained from voting on this Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Motion and this resulted in an equality of votes.

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Note: In accordance with Clause 11.2 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, where there is an equality of votes, the person presiding at a Meeting of Council has a second or casting vote. Councillor Ruddock indicated to the meeting that he was exercising his casting vote to vote for the Motion.

 

As a consequence, THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL, WAS CARRIED.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Hutchence, McIntosh, Ruddock (casting vote), Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, Nicita and Ruddock (first vote)

 

Infrastructure and Major Projects Division

10                IM2/21         Draft Master Plans for Hornsby and Westleigh Parks

(F2016/00295-003)

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Geoff Knowles, on behalf of Westleigh Water Board Alliance addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Inshaw, on behalf of Galston Area Residents Association addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Robyn Smith, of Beecroft addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Stephen Wright, of Westleigh addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Jill Green, on behalf of STEP Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Martin Dargan, on behalf of Westleigh Water Board Alliance addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council endorse the public exhibition of the Draft Master Plan for Hornsby and Westleigh Parks for a period of 42 days.

2.         Council acknowledge that a financially responsible approach requires that the two projects be staged commensurate with available funding.

3.         Council acknowledge that the estimated cost of both projects, and more importantly Council’s ability to cover operational, maintenance and renewal costs, means that there will be a need to focus on the delivery of one project.

4.         Council confirm that it wishes to focus on the delivery of Hornsby Park and for this to be expressed in the messaging associated with the public exhibition of the draft Masterplan, and in acknowledgment that considerable community consultation and liaison with key stakeholder groups has already been undertaken since 2017 to enable Council to proceed with the Hornsby Masterplan.

5.         Subject to the inclusion of the additional items outlined below, the results of the public exhibition be reported to the 14 July 2021 General Meeting of Council.

a)         Acknowledge that there have been minimal opportunities for the broader community to contribute to the development of the Westleigh Park Draft Masterplan and that unlike Hornsby Park, there are a number of existing community groups, both formal and informal who should be consulted in order to progress the Draft Westleigh Park Draft Masterplan. These groups include the Westleigh Water Board Alliance (WWBA), the Westleigh Mountain Bike Group (H20), Sydney North Off Road Club (SNORC) Westleigh Progress Association, RFS, Friends of Berowra Valley, Environmental and Bushcare groups Civic Trust Geological historical groups, together with the residents who will be immediately impacted by the access proposals outlined in the draft plans.

b)         Undertake a consultative planning process, including all relevant groups and representatives and using the Draft Westleigh Masterplan and current community consultation process as a basis to ensure all voices are heard.

c)         Establish a Westleigh Park microsite (utilising a similar approach to the Hornsby Park microsite) or expand the current information available on our Council website to enable detailed supporting information, and consultation opportunities to be shared with the local community and interested groups.

d)         Release detailed information regarding the proposed link between Hornsby park and Westleigh Park following an informal Councillor briefing.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Note: This item and item 13 were dealt with concurrently.

 

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Ms Georgia Cameron, of Cheltenham addressed Council regarding the passing of Mrs Margaret McCarthy of Epping and thanked the proprietors of Chorley’s Café for their contribution to the Cheltenham Recreation Club.

Mrs Alice Clayton, on behalf of Hornsby District Little Athletics Club addressed Council regarding the proposed master plan for Westleigh Park.

Ms Lyn Connolly, on behalf of Australian Childcare Alliance addressed Council regarding early childhood education and care services in local government areas.

Questions on Notice

Nil

Mayor's Notes

11                MN3/21        Mayors Notes from 01 March to 31 March 2021

(F2004/07053)

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.

Wednesday 3rd March 2021 – The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

Saturday 6th March 2021 – The Mayor attended the Brooklyn Community Association General Meeting in Brooklyn.

Monday 15th March 2021 – The Mayor attended the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust Annual General Meeting at Beecroft Presbyterian Hall in Beecroft.

Sunday 28th March 2021 – The Mayor attended a Tree Planting Event hosted by Hornsby Climate Group at Kenley Park in Normanhurst.

Wednesday 31st March 2021 – The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

 

Notices of Motion

Nil

 

12                NOM1/21     Hornsby Shire's Native Wildlife

(F2004/09257-02)

Ms Georgia Cameron, of Cheltenham addressed Council regarding this item.

 

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA,

THAT Council:

1.             Note that Hornsby Shire is characterised by its unique bushland and diverse range of native wildlife.

2.             Note that 31 Wildlife Protection Areas have been designated by Council to help preserve our region's unique biodiversity.

3.             Note that residents can help our wildlife thrive by keeping cats contained within their own property and by keeping them inside at night.

4.             Recognise the essential role that volunteer wildlife rescuers and carers play in treating, rehabilitating, rehoming and advocating for our local wildlife.

5.             Formally thank our volunteer wildlife rescuers for their work within Hornsby and across the state acknowledging their ongoing commitment and expertise.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

   

Supplementary Reports

13                IM4/21         Communications and Engagement Update - Draft Masterplans for Hornsby and Westleigh Parks

(F2016/00295-003)

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

THAT Council reaffirm the communications and engagement process detailed in Attachment 1 to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IM4/21.

 

FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Note: This item and item 10 were dealt with concurrently.

  

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS on NOTICE

Nil

 

THE MEETING concluded at 9:16pm.

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 12 May 2021, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                CHAIRMAN

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