MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 12
April 2023
at 6:30PM
welcome
to Country
A
Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner
representative, Uncle Neil Evers.
PRESENT
Councillors Waddell (Chairman),
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock (remote), Salitra
and Tilbury.
Note: As the Mayor, Councillor
Ruddock was attending the meeting remotely, the Deputy Mayor, Councillor
Waddell chaired the meeting.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Reverend 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."
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 AND OR ATTEND REMOTELY
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT the request to attend the General Meeting on 12 April
2023 remotely from Councillor Ruddock be granted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
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
MCCLELLAND, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday
8 March 2023 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
Nil
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
THE DEPUTY MAYOR ANNOUNCED his
intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception
method and announced the items.
Items 1, 5 and 8 were withdrawn for discussion.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR mcclelland,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 2, 3, 4 and 6
be adopted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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For the sake of clarity, the above
items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Item 7 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
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
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1 GM1/23 Brooklyn
Car Parking Management - Feedback from Public Exhibition
(F2019/00117)
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Mrs Miriam
Moloney, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Raymond Toman, of Danger Island addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Terry Stewart, of Dangar Island addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Tim Morgan, of Dangar Island addressed Council
regarding this item.
Ms Vanessa O’Keefe, on behalf of Brooklyn Mooring
Cooperative Ltd. addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Lee Malone, of behalf of Hawkesbury River Yacht Club provided
a submission to Council regarding this item.
Ms Kathy Merrick, on behalf of Mr Stephen Boyle of Dangar
Island addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Guy Russell, of Mount Kuring Gai addressed Council
regarding this item.
Ms Kathy Merrick, of
Dangar Island addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT Council:
1. Acknowledge
the efforts and contribution of community and stakeholders to this process,
particularly in trying to seek a common understanding and way forward on a long-standing
issue for the Brooklyn and River community.
2. Adopt
the proposed car parking management staged, roll out schedule attached to
General Manager’s Report No. GM1/23 implementing the roll out as part
of future Delivery Programs and an Informal Councillor Briefing be held
following the trailer removal process to further consider timed parking restrictions.
3. Not
proceed with the proposed leased car park in Upper McKell Park overflow area
but continue to operate the car park as a free to use parking area in the
short to medium term.
4. Note
the proposed alternate leased parking locations nominated by the community
and further address this matter in the place planning process.
5. Undertake
further consultation with the community to determine the extent of need for
residents who are not eligible for a Disability Parking Permit but may still
require special parking arrangements.
6. Undertake
further consultation on the introduction of paid parking in McKell Park and
Parsley Bay to respond to community demand for flexible parking.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR SALITRA, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT Council:
1. Acknowledge
the efforts and contribution of community and stakeholders to this process,
particularly in trying to seek a common understanding and way forward on a
long-standing issue for the Brooklyn and River community.
2. Adopt
the proposed car parking management staged roll out schedule attached to
General Manager’s Report No. GM1/23 implementing the roll out as part
of future Delivery Programs.
3. Not
proceed with the proposed leased car park in Upper McKell Park overflow area
but continue to operate the car park as a free to use parking area in the
short to medium term.
4. Note
the proposed alternate leased parking locations nominated by the community
and further address this matter in the place planning process.
5. Undertake
further consultation with the community to determine the extent of need for
residents who are not eligible for a Disability Parking Permit but may still
require special parking arrangements.
6. Undertake
further consultation on the introduction of paid parking in McKell Park.
7. Reduce
the number of restricted timed parking places identified in General
Manager’s Report No. GM1/23 within Lower McKell Park and the triangle by
50%.
THE AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA, 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 MCCLELLAND WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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2 GM10/23 Draft
2023-2026 Delivery Program including the Operational Plan, Budget and Fees
and Charges 2023/24 - Adoption for Public Exhibition
(F2023/00012)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT:
1. Council
adopt for public exhibition the draft 2023-2026 Delivery Program and
Operational Plan 2023/24 which includes the draft Budget, Fees and Charges
and Rating Structures for 2023/24 and make available for public comment from
13 April to 15 May 2023.
2. Council
note that an Informal Councillor Briefing(s) be held during the exhibition
period to discuss options for project substitution or reallocation of
resources to progress Vegetation Mapping, the creation of a fixed term,
identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position to facilitate the
development and implementation of an Aboriginal Engagement
Strategy/Reconciliation Action Plan and the Rural Lands Study in the final
Delivery Program.
3. Council
note the rating information contained in the draft 2023-2026 Delivery Program
and Operational Plan 2023/24 that aligns with the Independent Pricing and
Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART’s) rate increase approval for NSW
councils (i.e., a 3.7% rate increase for 2023/24).
4. Council
note the alternative rating information contained in the draft 2023-2026
Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2023/24 based on an application to the
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate
Variation over four years (2023/24 to 2026/27) of 31.05% cumulative with an
8.5% increase (including rate peg) in the first year, 2023/24.
5. Following
public exhibition, after consideration of all submissions and pending the
decision by IPART on the application for a Special Rate Variation, the
2023-2026 Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2023/24, including Budget,
Fees and Charges and Rating Structure, be referred to Council for further
consideration and adoption before 30 June 2023.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate Support Division
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3 CS16/23 Investments
and Borrowings for 2022/2023 - Status for Period Ending 28 February 2023
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS16/23 be received and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Community and Environment Division
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4 CE1/23 Hornsby
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee Membership
Update
(F2005/01147-002)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT Council endorse
Dr. Michael Bennett as a member of the Hornsby Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Consultative Committee representing Hornsby
Area Residents for Reconciliation.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning and Compliance Division
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5 PC7/23 Sydney
North Planning Panel and Hornsby Local Planning Panel - Expert and Community
Panel Members
(F2017/00294#003)
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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 TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLORMCINTOSH,
THAT:
1. Council
appoint Aiman Khan and Tony Jones as additional community representatives on
the Hornsby Local Planning Panel for a
period of up to three years to participate as part of a pool of community
representatives to be rotated with one representative to attend each meeting.
2. Council
appoint Marjorie Ferguson, Gregory Flynn, Elizabeth Kinkade, Anthony Hudson,
Larissa Ozog, Stephen Leathley, Heather Warton, Michael Leavey and John
Brockhoff as additional expert members on the Hornsby Local Planning Panel
for a period of up to three years.
3. Council
appoint David White as a local member on the Sydney North Planning Panel for
a period of up to three years.
4. The
Planning Panels Secretariat at the Department of Planning and Environment be
advised of Council’s resolution.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
Confidential Items
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6 CS17/23 Proposed
Licence of Crown Land - Beecroft
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.
(F2018/00102-002)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
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. CS17/23.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Phil Newman, of Westleigh addressed
Council regarding bike tracks within Westleigh Park.
Ms Katrina Emmett, of Galston addressed
Council regarding the Draft Masterplan for Westleigh Park and the environmental
impacts.
Mr John Inshaw, on behalf of
Galston Area Residents Association Inc. addressed Council regarding the Draft
Masterplan and Plan of Management for Westleigh Park.
Mr David Martin, on behalf of the
Hornsby Conservation Society addressed Council regarding the Draft Masterplan
for Westleigh Park.
Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf
Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding Draft
Masterplan for Westleigh Park.
Mayor's Notes
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7 MN3/23 Mayor's
Notes 01 March 2023 to 31 March 2023
(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 1st February
2023 – The Mayor hosted four Citizenship Ceremonies in the
Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council in Hornsby.
Wednesday 1st February
2023 – The Mayor, Councillors and General Manager attended the
opening of the Mark Taylor Oval Indoor Cricket Centre, at Waitara Avenue,
Waitara.
Saturday 4th February
2023 – The Mayor and Councillors attended the Wisemans Ferry
Boat Ramp and car park opening on Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry.
Saturday 4th February
2023 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor McClelland attended
the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lankan Independence Day at the
Thornleigh Community Centre, Corner Phyllis and Central Avenue, Thornleigh.
Wednesday 8th February
2023 – The Mayor and Councillors attended photo shoot to mark
the opening of the new viewing platform at Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh.
Thursday 16th February
2023 – The Mayor attended the Official Opening of Indigenous
Supported Playgroup at Waitara Family Centre, 29 Yardley Avenue, Waitara.
Friday 17th
and Saturday 18th February 2023 – The Mayor and all
interested Councillors attended “Taste of Seafood” at Mooney
Mooney Club, 5 Kowan Street, Mooney Mooney.
Saturday 18th
February 2023 – The Mayor attended the Inauguration of
Strzelecki Year at Pennant Hills Community Centre, Function Hall.
Sunday 26th
February 2023 – The Mayor attended Pennant Hills Golf Club
Centenary Gala Launch Day which included a Flag Raising Ceremony, Book
Launch, and Speed Relay Challenge at Pennant Hills Golf Club, Cnr Copeland
and Burns Road South, Beecroft.
CALLED OVER AND NOTED
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Notices of Motion
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8 NOM3/23 Abandoned
Vehicles from NorthConnex and the M1 Pacific Motorway
(F2004/07666-020)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR WADDELL,
THAT Council:
1. Write
to the NSW Minister for Roads and local State Members of Parliament to seek
their cooperation to cease the practice of dumping abandoned vehicles from
NorthConnex and M1 Pacific Motorway in local streets and responsibly manage
vehicles in a designed holding facility or depot.
2. Indicate
its willingness to work with the relevant State agencies and their
contractors to identify an appropriate process and/or locations for the
storage of vehicles removed from roads under their responsibility.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 8.27pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
10 May 2023, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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