MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 14 September 2022
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
The Mayor opened the meeting in prayer.
Note: Following the prayer, one minute’s silence was observed in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Welcome to country
A Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner representative, Uncle Laurie Bimson.
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."
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
petitionS
cOUNCILLOR bALL tabled a petition of 21 hand written signatures and approximately 519 online submissions on behalf of the Animal Justice Party relating to cat management.
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Items 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 were withdrawn for discussion.
For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Item 13 was called over and noted.
Note: Persons wishing to address Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to address Council, prior to the item being discussed. The names of all 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 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
Corporate Support Division
Community and Environment Division
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7 CE14/22 Healthy Ageing Hornsby (F2021/00196) |
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MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY THAT: 1. The draft Healthy Ageing Hornsby Strategy attached to Director’s Report No. CE14/22 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. 2. Prior to the commencement of the public exhibition period, a consultation plan for the draft Healthy Ageing Hornsby Strategy be prepared and circulated to Councillors for comment. 3. Following exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council for its consideration.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE, THAT: 1. The draft Healthy Ageing Hornsby Strategy attached to Director’s Report No. CE14/22 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. 2. Council write to all residents who participated in the initial consultation informing them of the exhibition of the draft Healthy Ageing Hornsby Strategy and inviting them to review and make a submission on the draft Strategy. 3. Following exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council for its consideration.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE WAS PUT AND LOST
FOR: Councillors Ball, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh and Salitra
AGAINST: Councillors Greenwood, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell Note: The Mayor exercised his casting vote to vote against the amendment.
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
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8 CE15/22 Arts and Cultural Advisory Group (F2004/06058) |
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, THAT Council: 1. Establish an Arts and Cultural Advisory Group. 2. Adopt the draft Terms of Reference for the Arts and Cultural Advisory Group included at Attachment 1. to Director’s Report No. CE15/22. 3. Seek Expressions of Interest from the local arts affiliated community and interested persons for membership to the Arts and Cultural Advisory Group. FOR: Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
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9 CE16/22 Community Grants and Sponsorship Policy (F2007/01391) |
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL, THAT Council adopt the Community Grants and Sponsorship Policy attached to the Director’s Report No. CE16/22.
FOR: Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
Planning and Compliance Division
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10 PC20/22 Reporting Variations to Development Standards (F2004/07599-02) |
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL, THAT the contents of Director’s Report No. PC20/22 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
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11 PC21/22 Exhibition of Cherrybrook Station Precinct and State Significant Precinct Planning Proposal (F2020/00123) |
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Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Ross Walker, on behalf Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Vince Del Gallego, of Cherrybrook addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Michael Rosettenstein, on behalf of Pennant Hills District Civic Trust addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR PILLAMARRI, THAT the two submissions regarding the Cherrybrook State Significant Precinct Planning Proposal and Place Strategy attached to Director’s Report No. PC21/22 be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Environment in response to the exhibition to advocate for amendments to the Planning Proposal and Place Strategy prior to implementation.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL, THAT: 1. The two submissions regarding the Cherrybrook State Significant Precinct Planning Proposal and Place Strategy attached to Director’s Report No. PC21/22 be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Environment in response to the exhibition to advocate for amendments to the Planning Proposal and Place Strategy prior to implementation. 2. Council indicate its preference in respect of progression of the Strategy for Option 2: “Each Council to prepare their own planning proposals to implement the rezoning”.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL WAS PUT AND LOST
FOR: Councillors Ball, Heyde and Salitra
AGAINST: Councillors Greenwood, McClelland, MCINTOSH, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR PILLAMARRI WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, MCINTOSH, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
Confidential Items
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12 CS71/22 Further Report - Purchase of Property for Intersection Upgrade 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 WADDELL, THAT Council authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the next steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential Directors Report No. CS71/22.
FOR: Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mrs Janet Meggitt, of Asquith addressed Council regarding kerb and guttering along Queens Road, Asquith.
Mrs Susan Owen, of Wahroonga addressed Council regarding drainage and footpaths along Ingalara Avenue, Wahroonga.
Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding changes to the Companion Animals Act.
Mr Paul Keighery, of East Thornleigh addressed Council regarding the Thornleigh Station pedestrian footbridge and a raised pedestrian crossing for the area.
Mr Andrew McDonald, of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding the Thornleigh Station upgrade and further planning of the area.
Questions with Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
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13 MN8/22 Mayor's Notes from 01 August to 31 August 2022 (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.
Monday 1st August 2022 – The Mayor attended the Pennant Hills Girl Guides Presentation of The Queen’s Guide Award at the Leisure and Learning Centre in Pennant Hills. Wednesday 3rd August 2022 – The Mayor hosted four Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council in Hornsby. Thursday 11th August 2022 – The Mayor attended the Official Opening of the New Amenities of Ern Holmes Oval, Pennant Hills Oval in Pennant Hills. Sunday 14th August 2022 – The Mayor attended the Centenary Service and Celebration for St Stephens Anglican Church, Normanhurst at Barker College, Hornsby. Monday 15th August 2022 – The Mayor attended the Hindu Council of Australia 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence in Hornsby Park in Hornsby. Sunday 21st August 2022 – The Mayor attended the 40th Anniversary of the Castle Hill Dolphins Swimming Club at Castle Hill RSL in Castle Hill. Thursday 25th August 2022 – The Mayor attended the Women’s Community Shelters ‘Apron Project’ Hornsby to Cootamundra at Wallarobba House in Hornsby. Thursday 25th August 2022 – The Mayor attended the Hills Annual Charity Gala Ball at Bivianos Restaurant in Dural. Friday 26th August 2022 – The Mayor hosted and attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire District’s Mayoral Dinner at Hornsby RSL in Hornsby. Tuesday 30th August 2022 – The Mayor attended and spoke with Year 6 of Pacific Hills Christian School for ‘Gratitude Week’ at Pacific Hills Christian School in Dural. CALLED OVER AND NOTED |
Notices of Motion
Nil
Supplementary Reports
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 8.29pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 12 October 2022, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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