PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman),
del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Reverend James McFarlane from
Hornsby Presbyterian Church and Imam Saleh Gahit of The Hills District Muslim
Society 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 McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from
Councillor Browne in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on
11 August 2021 be accepted and a leave of absence be granted.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, 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 MCINTOSH seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday
14 July 2021 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
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1 MM6/21 Support
for the Nomination of a Ku-ring-gai Geo-Region
(F2018/00162-002)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT the Mayor write a letter to the Friends of
Ku-ring-gai Environment Inc Steering Committee (FOKE), indicating
Council’s:
1. In
principle support of the nomination for a Ku-ring-gai Geo-Region as a Global
GeoPark recognised by UNESCO.
2. Support
for ongoing community engagement on this proposal particularly with
Traditional Owners.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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2 MM7/21 Compliance
Levies
(F2019/00118)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT
Council write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces to:
1. Express
Council’s disappointment at the lack of consultation with affected
councils in its recent decision to make the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Amendment (Compliance Fees) Regulation 2021, with the effect of
prohibiting councils from continuing to collect compliance levies after 31
December 2021.
2. Note
that Council will now be forced to review funding opportunities for its
current compliance services with potential detriment to our community and
environment.
3. Indicate
the changes may restrict Council’s capacity to assist State Government
compliance agencies in their investigations and enforcement within Hornsby
Shire.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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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 8 and 10 were withdrawn for discussion.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARR,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
and 9 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 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
Nil
Corporate Support Division
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3 CS48/21 Schedule
of Council Meetings and Order of Business to Apply at Those Meetings -
September 2021 to September 2022
(F2004/07032)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARR,
THAT Council adopt:
1. The
schedule of ordinary Council meetings for the period September 2021 to September 2022 as set out in Attachment 1 of
Director’s Report No. CS48/21.
2. The
order of business for the ordinary Council meetings to be held in the period
September 2021 to September 2022 as set out in Attachment 2 of
Director’s Report No. CS48/21.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS49/21 Councillor
Expenses and Facilities Policy - Reporting Required by Section 15 of the
Policy
(F2004/09552-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARR,
THAT Council note
that details regarding the provision of Councillor expenses and facilities
for the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 have been tabled in
accordance with the Councillors’ Expenses and Facilities Policy.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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5 CS51/21 Investments
and Borrowings (Pre-Audit) for 2020/2021 - Status for Period Ending 30 June
2021
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARR,
That the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS51/21 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
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6 CE18/21 Minutes
of Council Advisory Committees
(F2005/01147-002)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARR,
THAT the minutes of the
meetings of Council’s Advisory Committees held during the period
since September 2020 and attached to Director’s Report No. CE18/21 and Late
Item Memo No. LM6/21 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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7 CE19/21 Draft
Dual Naming and/or Renaming of Council Facilities Policy
(F2005/01147-002)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARR,
THAT Council adopt
the draft Dual Naming and/or Renaming of Council Facilities Policy attached
to Director’s Report No. CE19/21 for the purposes of public exhibition.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning and Compliance Division
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8 PC12/21 Byles
Creek Planning Study
(F2020/00288)
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Mr Neil Lewis, of Beecroft provided a submission to
Council regarding this item.
Mrs Trish Brown, on behalf of Byles Creek Valley Union
Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Georgia Cameron, of Beecroft provided a submission to
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 TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA,
THAT:
1. The
draft Byles Creek Planning Study attached to Director’s Report No.
PC12/21 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 60 days in accordance
with the consultation strategy outlined in the Report.
2. Following
the 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 PC13/21 Reporting
Variations to Development Standards
(F2004/07599-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARR,
THAT the
contents of Director’s Report No. PC13/21 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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10 PC4/21 Onsite
Sewage Management Systems
(F2004/09495)
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Mrs Jill Gleave,
on behalf of Berowra Waters Progress Association addressed Council regarding
this item.
Ms Annie Crowe, on behalf of Berowra Waters Progress
Association addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Pam Watson, of Galston provided a submission to Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR Waddell, seconded by
COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT:
1.
Council’s consideration of the draft Hornsby Shire
Council On-Site Sewage Management System Policy be deferred to enable further
discussions with key stakeholders including the Berowra Waters Progress
Association and Arcadia and Galston Residents Association.
2.
Discussions with the key stakeholders include, but not be
limited to, the purpose and contents of the draft Policy, the consultation
strategy for exhibition of the draft Policy and an education and awareness
program to accompany a program of compliance inspections.
3.
It be noted that whilst discussions about the formulation
of the draft Policy continue, Approval to Operate Licences requiring renewal
will be issued as 3-year Licences and Council’s current reactive
inspection program will be maintained.
FOR: Councillors
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 Basil Alqadoumi, of Cherrybrook addressed Council
regarding heritage conservation areas.
Mrs Julienne Lynch, of Beecroft provided a submission to
Council regarding the shared cycleway along The Crescent, Beecroft.
Mr Peter Muller, of North Epping addressed Council regarding
the dissemination of second hand tobacco smoke across residential properties.
Questions on Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
Nil
Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 7:39pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
8 September 2021, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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