MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at council chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 8 June 2022
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Pastor Michael Leong, of Cross Life Church, Asquith 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
An Acknowledgement of Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner representative, Uncle Neil Evers.
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
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
COUNCILLOR TILBURY declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 7 – CE9/22 - Tom Richmond Oval Naming Proposal. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR WADDELL declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 8 – PC8/22 - Draft Rural Lands Study - Report on Submissions. Refer to that Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
petitionS
Nil
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
Nil
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Items 6 and 8 were withdrawn for discussion.
For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Item 9 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. The names of all submission writers and speakers are recorded in the Minutes under the heading “Public Forum – Non Agenda Items”.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Office of the General Manager
Corporate Support Division
Community and Environment Division
Planning and Compliance Division
8 PC8/22 Draft Rural Lands Study - Report on Submissions (F2018/00162#04-002) |
Note: COUNCILLOR WADDELL declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.11 of Council's Code of Conduct (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR WADDELL on the Declaration of Interest form as “I am a business owner in Galston and my family have long property ties to the area. I wish to declare I have a less than significant non pecuniary interest” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “Given the report outlines only a broad series of policy recommendations I intend to remain in the Chamber and participate in tonight’s debate”.
Mr Myles Orsler, of Fiddletown addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Micheal Bell OAM, of Arcadia addressed Council regarding this item. Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc provided a submission to Council regarding this item. Mr John Inshaw, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Damian O’Connell, of Arcadia addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Robert Riley, of Arcadia addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Salvatore Russo, of Arcadia addressed Council regarding this item. Ms Mary Aviani, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, THAT: 1. Council finalise the Rural Lands Study and publish the Rural Lands Strategy, Rural Lands Study Background Report and Feedback Summary Report on Council’s website. 2. Council endorse the recommendations set out in Implementation Action Plan A – Short Term Recommendations which include new land uses in rural zones and general recommendations of the Study. 3. The Planning Proposal and associated amendments to the Hornsby Development Control Plan to implement Action Plan A be progressed during the 2022/23 financial year. 4. An informal Council workshop be held before the end of 2022 to consider the progression of recommendations requiring strategic investigations as set out in Implementation Action Plan B – Long-Term Recommendations, including consideration of priorities, resources and funding subject to the Implementation Plan being amended to include additional Item Nos 9 and 10 as follows: · Item 9 - Further consultation be undertaken with the NSW Rural Fire Service and Department of Primary Industry concerning opportunities to proceed with an investigation to reduce lot sizes to 2ha in the Sandstone Plateau Ridgeline area (north of Arcadia and Fiddletown). · Item 10 - Further consultation be undertaken with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment concerning opportunities to introduce planning controls to permit “concessional allotments” as an appropriate mechanism to increase housing diversity in rural zones 5. Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE, THAT: 1. Council finalise the Rural Lands Study and publish the Rural Lands Strategy, Rural Lands Study Background Report and Feedback Summary Report on Council’s website. 2. With the exception of action Item No. 11 concerning access handle requirements which should be included for investigation as a Long Term Action, Council endorse the recommendations set out in Implementation Action Plan A – Short Term Recommendations which include new land uses in rural zones and general recommendations of the Study. 3. An informal Council workshop be held to consider the progression of recommendations requiring strategic investigations as set out in Implementation Action Plan B – Long-Term Recommendations, including consideration of priorities, resources and funding. 4. Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE, WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors Heyde and Salitra
AGAINST: Councillors McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by COUNCILLOR SALITRA, THAT: 1. Council finalise the Rural Lands Study and publish the Rural Lands Strategy, Rural Lands Study Background Report and Feedback Summary Report on Council’s website. 2. Council endorse the recommendations set out in Implementation Action Plan A – Short Term Recommendations which include new land uses in rural zones and general recommendations of the Study. 3. An informal Council workshop be held to consider the progression of recommendations requiring strategic investigations as set out in Implementation Action Plan B – Long-Term Recommendations, including consideration of priorities, resources and funding. 4. Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by COUNCILLOR SALITRA, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Heyde, McClelland, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra and Tilbury
AGAINST: Councillors McIntosh and Waddell
THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED FOR: Councillors Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mrs Susan Owen, of Wahroonga addressed Council regarding drainage and footpaths in the local area.
Mr Robert Rac, of Wahroonga addressed Council regarding drainage and footpaths in the local area.
Mr Paul Keighery, of East Thornleigh addressed Council regarding the Thornleigh Station pedestrian footbridge.
Mrs Julienne Lynch, of Beecroft provided a submission to Council regarding local traffic issues along The Crescent, Beecroft.
Questions with Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 7.43pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 13 July 2022, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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