PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman),
Browne, del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Reverend Nick Speyer from St
Paul’s Anglican Church, Wahroonga 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 Chairman:
"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
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from
Councillor Hutchence in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting
on 14 July 2021 be accepted and a leave of absence be granted.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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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
NICITA, seconded by COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday
9 June 2021 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
Nil
Note: At this point of the meeting, the Mayor made the
following statement:
“I would like to make
a short statement, if I may. At last month’s Council meeting during
public submissions on the Off Leash Dogs Area Strategy Report that was being
presented to Council, I made an inappropriate remark to one of the speakers at
the conclusion of her submission. Once I was made aware of the remark, I
apologised to her and I very much regret any offence that was caused. I
accept that whilst I thought I was simply making a remark in gest, I should not
have made the remark. I reiterate my apology to Mrs Lisle”.
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18 were withdrawn
for discussion.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 3, 4, 9, 10,
16 and 17 be adopted.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, 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 11 was called over and
noted.
Note: Persons wishing to address
Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to provide a written
submission or address Council, prior to the item being discussed. The names of
all submission writers and speakers are recorded in the Minutes in respect of
the particular item.
Note: Persons wishing to address
Council on Non-Agenda items were permitted to provide a written submission or
address Council, 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
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1 GM31/21 Discussion
Paper - Brooklyn Place Planning - Feedback from Exhibition
(F2019/00117)
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Mr Stephen Boyle, on behalf of the Dangar Island League addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr Robert Arnold, on behalf of the Brooklyn Community
Association addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT:
1. Council
note the survey results and summary of comments received during the
exhibition of the Discussion Paper - Brooklyn Place Planning outlined in the
contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM31/21.
2. Council
endorse the guiding principles and priority actions for the
development of the Brooklyn Place Plan as outlined in the contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM31/21.
3. Council
endorse the revised “working version” of the vision for Brooklyn
outlined in the contents of General
Manager’s Report No. GM31/21 – such that it may be further
tested with stakeholders as the Brooklyn place planning process
progresses.
4. A
workshop be conducted with Councillors to discuss an approach to, and
principles associated with, car parking management in Brooklyn.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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2 GM30/21 Draft
Community Engagement Policy and Plan
(F2018/00308)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. provided a submission
to Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by
COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO,
THAT:
1. Council note the responses provided in Table
1 – Draft Community and Engagement Policy and Plan – to the
public submissions received during the exhibition of the Draft Community
Engagement Policy and the Draft Community Engagement Plan.
2. Council adopt the Draft Community Engagement
Policy attached to General Manager’s Report No. GM30/21.
3. Council adopt the Draft Community Engagement
Plan attached to General Manager’s Report No. GM30/21.
4. Council write to all submitters notifying
them of the Council’s decision and thanking them for their comments and
suggested amendments.
5 The
Engagement Policy and Plan be referred to the new Council for consideration
to ensure that our policies publicly state
our exhibition, engagement and consultation mechanisms and minimum standards
not just in regard to planning matters, but for all matters that affect our
community such as major projects, strategies and plans.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate Support Division
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3 CS40/21 Investments
and Borrowings for 2020/2021 - Status for Period Ending 31 May 2021
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
That the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS40/21 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS44/21 Proposed
Drainage Easement Over Road Reserve - Austral Avenue and Kenwick Lane at Beecroft
(F2017/00248)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1. Council
agree to the creation of a drainage easement over road reserve - at Austral
Avenue and Kenwick Lane at Beecroft subject to the payment of compensation
and reimbursement of all costs as outlined in Confidential Attachment to
Director’s Report No. CS44/21.
2. The
General Manager be authorised to execute documents in relation to creation of
the drainage easement as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal
advisors.
3. Council
authorise the use of its Seal on the Transfer Granting Easement, or any legal
or other documents related to the creation of the Easement and Restriction on
Use within the Road Reserve at Austral Avenue and Kenwick Lane at Beecroft, as
deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Community and Environment Division
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5 CE15/21 Draft
Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan
(F2009/00391-03)
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Mrs Di Bowles, on
behalf of the Brooklyn Community Association addressed Council regarding this
item.
Mrs Rosemary Michalowski, of Brooklyn provided a
submission to Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR WADDELL,
THAT Council adopt
the draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan shown as
Attachment 2 to Director’s Report No. CE15/21.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning and Compliance Division
Nil
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
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6 IM9/21 Westleigh
Park Master Plan - Results of Public Exhibition
(F2016/00295-003)
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Mrs Melissa Sedgwick,
of West Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Bruce Kemmis, of Thornleigh addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr Stephen Wright, of Westleigh address Council regarding
this item.
Ms Melanie Winthorpe, of Westleigh addressed Council
regarding this item.
Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban
Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr John Inshaw, of Galston addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr Andrew Roberts, of Westleigh addressed Council regarding
this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT Council:
1.
Note the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IM9/21.
2.
Defer the further consideration of the Westleigh Park Master
Plan and note that Council officers will continue to engage with stakeholder
groups to identify solutions to the matters raised in Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. IM9/21.
3.
Recognise that when undertaken
on approved trails, mountain biking is a legitimate recreational pursuit
enjoyed by many residents of all ages, with currently only one approved,
purpose-built mountain bike trial in the Hornsby LGA at Hornsby Park that
does not cater for beginners. Further, there are limited other approved
mountain bike facilities across the wider Northern Sydney Region.
4.
Engage with the local mountain
bike community regarding a suitable mountain bike trail alignment at
Westleigh Park that delivers the advanced, intermediate and beginner trail
experience that is provided by the unsanctioned trails, noting that there is
a need to protect high value biodiversity on the site.
5.
Note the increased popularity of
mountain bike riding within the Hornsby LGA and seek to identify other
suitable locations that can sustainably provide opportunities for beginner
and intermediate mountain bike riders.
6.
Note that the 2021/22
Operational Plan includes a key initiative to prepare a Natural Areas
Recreation Strategy, and that Council formally recognises the local mountain
bike community amongst others, as one of the key stakeholders to be engaged
in the development of this Strategy.
7.
Note the future development of
Westleigh Park as a recreational hub will provide an economic benefit to the
Hornsby community.
8.
Request a report on the results
of the consultation with interest groups to be reported to Council by
December 2021.
9.
Progress investigations and
approvals for the decontamination of the site.
10.
Continue negotiations with
Sydney Water on a suitable road alignment through its Thornleigh Reservoir
site.
11.
Note the majority (85%) of
on-line surveys supported the proposal to extend Sefton Road to Quarter
Sessions Road.
12.
Note residents of Sefton Road
and Sanctuary Gardens have raised concerns regarding the proposed extension
to Sefton Road, and that Council engage with residents regarding their
concerns.
13.
Notify submitters and the various stakeholders involved in the public
exhibition of Council’s decision to defer the adoption of the
Westleigh Master Plan.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Marr, McIntosh, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde and Nicita
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7 IM7/21 Hornsby
Shire Public Domain Guidelines
(F2018/00311-002)
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Mrs Trish Brown,
on behalf of Byles Creek Valley Union Inc. addressed Council regarding this
item.
Mr Russell Zimmerman, of North Rocks addressed Council
regarding this item.
Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban
Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON
THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE,
THAT:
1. Council adopt the Public Domain Guidelines
attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IM7/21 as the policy
position of Council.
2. Council note the preparation of a Standard
Technical Manual which is included in the 2021/22 Delivery Plan to control
the minimum construction standards and aesthetic outcomes of future public
domain works undertaken by Council and private developers.
3. Council endorse the preparation of associated
amendments to the key diagrams in the Hornsby Development Control Plan be
prepared to provide consistency with the Public Domain Guideline works for
Asquith, Waitara, Thornleigh and West Pennant Hills.
4.
Further discussions be undertaken
with the stakeholders in Beecroft Town Centre regarding the public domain
guidelines for this suburb, prior to Beecroft being included in this overall
project.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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8 IM10/21 Hornsby
Park Master Plan - Results of the Public Exhibition
(F2016/00295-003)
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Mr Edward
Ferguson, on behalf of Northern Suburbs Football Association addressed
Council regarding this item.
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.
Mr John Inshaw, of Galston addressed Council regarding
this item.
Ms Jill Green, on behalf of STEP Inc. addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council:
1. Note
the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IM10/21.
2. Adopt
the Hornsby Park Master Plan, subject to the changes outlined in Deputy
General Manager’s Report No. IM10/21.
3. Notify
submitters and the various stakeholders involved in the public exhibition of
Council’s decision.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Confidential Items
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9 GM33/21 Renewable
Energy Proposal
This report was deemed confidential, under
Section 10A (2) (g) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains
advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged
from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional
privilege
(F2021/00048)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council
authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the next
steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential General
Manager’s Report No. GM33/21.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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10 CE13/21 Byles
Creek Walking Track Strategy
This report was deemed confidential, under
Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains
information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a
person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
(This report contains confidential valuation information relating to
potential easements and/or property acquisitions.)
(F2018/00176)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council
authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the Next
Steps outlined in Confidential Director’s Report No. CE13/21.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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16 CE16/21 Land
and Property Matter
This report was deemed confidential, under
Section 10A (2) (c) (g) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report
contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage
on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct)
business; AND contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would
otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of
legal professional privilege. (This Report discusses land and property
matters, and includes confidential valuation and legal advice.)
(F2007/00275)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council authorise the
General Manager to progress the matter in line with the next steps outlined
in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No.
CE16/21.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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17 CS47/21 Purchase
of Property for Road Works at Hornsby
This report was deemed confidential, under
Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains
information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a
person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
(F2015/00419)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council authorise the
General Manager to progress the matter in line with the next steps outlined
in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No. CS47/21.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Peter Maibom, of Beecroft provided a submission to
Council regarding climate change.
Mr Steven Ellwood, of Pennant Hills addressed Council
regarding climate change.
Mrs Carolyn Crossman, of Normanhurst provided a submission to
Council regarding climate change.
Questions on Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
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11 MN6/21 Mayor's
Notes from 01 June - 30 June 2021
(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.
Wednesday 2nd
June 2021 – The Mayor hosted four Citizenship Ceremonies at the
Council Chambers in Hornsby.
Friday 4th
June 2021 – The Mayor attended the Remagine Art Prize Award
Ceremony at Wallarobba House in Hornsby.
Saturday 5th
June 2021 – The Mayor attended the NSW SES Hornsby Awards
Ceremony at Thornleigh Community Centre in Thornleigh.
Saturday 19th
June 2021 – The Mayor attended the roll out of the new Waste
Trucks at the Council Depot in Mount Kuring-gai.
Saturday 19th
June 2021 – The Mayor attended and cut the ribbon at the official
opening of Belonging Early Learning on Clarke Road in Hornsby.
Saturday 19th
June 2021 – The Mayor attended the Annual Awards and Reports
Meeting of the 1st Dural Scouts at Dural Scout Hall in Dural.
Sunday 20th
June 2021 – The Mayor attended the
70th Anniversary of Muogamarra Rural Fire Brigade at Asquith Golf
Club in Asquith.
Sunday 20th
June 2021 – The Mayor attended Talent Club Education Sydney
Speaking competition at Hornsby RSL in Hornsby.
Sunday 20th
June 2021 – The Mayor attended the Scouts NSW Sydney North
Region Annual Presentation Report at 1st Lane Cove Scout Hall in
Lane Cove.
Wednesday 23rd
June 2021 – The Mayor hosted four Citizenship Ceremonies at the
Council Chambers in Hornsby.
CALLED OVER AND NOTED
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Notices of Motion
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12 NOM4/21 Berowra
Pool
(F2013/00751)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MARR, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT:
1. Following
the September 2021 election, the new Council convene a workshop to consider
whether the Berowra Pool should be included on a future project list to
attract funding and fulfil ratepayer and community needs.
2. The
workshop should include a review of past feasibility studies, reports and
analyses by community groups, consultants and Council staff.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh and Nicita
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
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13 NOM5/21 Investment
in Non-Carbon Investments
(F2013/00751)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MARR, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT Council, in developing its
next Long-Term Financial Plan, and subject to legislative investment
requirements of the NSW State Government for local government, include an
assessment of how to transition its investment strategy over time to one
directed at complete investment in non-carbon producing investments.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh and Nicita
AGAINST: Councillors
Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
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14 NOM6/21 Train
and Public Transport Services North of Hornsby
(F2004/08724-02)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR MARR, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT:
1. Council
lobby for improvements to train and public transport services north of
Hornsby, especially between Berowra, Cowan and Hawkesbury River Stations on
weekdays and weekends.
2. The
General Manager write to each of the local State and Federal Members of
Parliament; the Minister for Transport; and the Secretary of Transport
seeking support for, and commitment to, additional services being provided.
3. Council acknowledge that many Newcastle
and Central Coast trains pass through these Stations.
4. Council
also lobby State Rail and Members of Parliament to respond to requests from Council
for discussions about the possible use of land west of Hawkesbury Station for
commuter parking as a lack of parking is identified as the major problem area
for all Brooklyn and port users and stakeholders and relates closely to the
demand for improved public transport in the north of the local government
area.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita and Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Ruddock and Tilbury
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.
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15 NOM7/21 Rural
Land Study Formal Transition of Responsibilities to the Newly Elected Council
(F2018/00162#04)
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Mr John Inshaw, of Galston 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 DEL GALLEGO, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA,
THAT Council:
1.
Inform the new Council to be elected in September 2021 that the
current Council has not, as a Council, discussed the complex Rural Land
Study, the submissions received, environmental impacts or any other relevant
matters, including associated costs to ratepayers in pursuing further investigations.
2.
Notify all ratepayers of any investigations to progress changes to
planning controls by Council as these investigations may incur significant
costs to ratepayers. In contrast, landowners' initiated investigations are at
no cost to Government.
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DEL GALLEGO, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA, WAS PUT AND LOST
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Marr and Nicita
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Heyde, McIntosh, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
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Supplementary Reports
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18 PC14/21 Development
Contributions Reforms
(F2010/00015-04)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. Council
make a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Amendment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill 2021 in accordance with the contents of Director’s Report No.
PC14/21 and raising matters including the following:
a)
The reforms appear to be inconsistent with Government objectives
for jobs creation by reducing the capacity for Council to fund the delivery
of community infrastructure with associated construction jobs.
b)
The issue of rate
reform should be uncoupled from the review of development contributions to
ensure the cost of providing new facilities to meet the needs of a growing
population is not shifted to the existing community.
c)
Implementation of the recommendations will potentially have far
reaching financial implications for councils and communities requiring
further detailed modelling by the State Government at the individual council
level.
d)
Clarification is required concerning the
definition of “development contingent infrastructure” and what
infrastructure will be retained on the Essential Works List.
e)
Recognising that Section 7.12 levies for alterations and additions to
residential dwellings in infill areas is an appropriate method of funding the
provision of community infrastructure.
f)
The point at which payment of developer contributions is made should
be maintained at the submission of construction certificates.
2. The
General Manager be delegated to carry out further actions to support raising
the matter with the State Government during the caretaker period for the
upcoming local government elections.
3. A
copy of Council’s submission be forwarded to local State Members of
Parliament and be made publicly
available.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS on NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 10:12pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
11 August 2021, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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