
MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 11
December 2024
at 6:30 PM

welcome to Country
A
Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner
representative, Aunty Ros Fogg.
PRESENT
Councillors Waddell (Chairman),
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, and
Tilbury.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Reverend Mike Begbie from St
Lukes Anglican Church, Hornsby Heights 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
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
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday
13 November 2024 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all
Councillors.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, 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 MAYOR ANNOUNCED
his intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception
method and announced the items.
Items 1, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 were withdrawn for
discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR McSweeney,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
and 15 be adopted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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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 address or
provided a written submission to 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
1 GM55/24 Review
of Council's Delegations and Power of Attorney to the General Manager
(F2004/09419-015)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR SIMONS, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT:
1. The
following delegation be granted to the General Manager, and any person
holding the position in an acting capacity:
Delegation of
Authority
Pursuant to the powers of
delegation conferred on Council by Sections 377 and 381 of the Local
Government Act 1993 (NSW), HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL delegates to STEVEN
HEAD, General Manager of the Council, the power to exercise all the
functions, powers, duties, and authorities conferred upon Council pursuant
to:
1. The
Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
2. The
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW).
3. All
other Acts whatsoever under which Council has functions, powers, duties, and
authorities.
4. All
regulations, by-laws, rules and the like made by or under any of the Acts
referred to in 1, 2 or 3 above.
Subject to any
resolution made from time to time by the said Council and provided always
that such delegation of powers shall not and shall not be deemed to extend
to:
1. Any
of the matters expressly reserved to the Council in section 377 of the Local
Government Act 1993 (NSW).
2. The
alteration of the meeting cycle of Council.
3. The
overview and direction of business activities.
4. The
role of the Mayor as provided for in and determined under section 226 of the Local
Government Act 1993 (NSW).
5. Major
unique items where no policy, practice or code of the Council exists.
6. Adoption
of Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans and section 7.11 and
7.12 Contribution Plans pursuant to the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979 (NSW).
7. Adoption
of Council policies and codes.
8. Items
in respect of which the Mayor or a Councillor has specifically requested the
General Manager to place before Council for determination by Council.
Subject to the
provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and the other Acts
referred to above the functions, powers, duties and authorities hereby
delegated by Council to the General Manager pursuant to this resolution
remain in force until otherwise revised or revoked by resolution of the
Council; and
Subject to Council
reviewing each delegation during the first 12 months of each term of office.
2. The
following Power of Attorney be granted to the General Manager:
Power of
Attorney
1. The
Council appoints Steven Head, General Manager of the Hornsby Shire
Council to be its Attorney. Council’s Attorney may exercise authority
conferred on him by Part 2 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW) to
do so on Council’s behalf anything Council may lawfully authorise an
Attorney to do. Council’s Attorney’s authority is subject to any
additional powers and restrictions specified in Part 2 of this document.
2. This
Power of Attorney operates from 11 December 2024 until 31 August 2029 unless
the General Manager vacates office prior to this date.
PART 2 –
Additional Powers and Restrictions
This Power of Attorney is
subject to the following conditions and limitations:
This Power of Attorney
authorises the Attorney to execute documents, dealings and instruments
relating to the matter detailed in the Schedule and for the purpose of giving
effect to resolutions of the Council where resolutions are required relating
to the matters, including those detailed in the Schedule:
SCHEDULE
1. The
creation (whether by acquisition or other means), disposal or extinguishment
of an interest in land.
2. The
creation, disposal, variation or extinguishment of a right, obligation,
easement, or other interest in land.
3. Contracts,
and all other necessary documents, for the purchase and sale of land.
4. Licences
and leases.
5. Contracts
for works services and supply of goods.
3. The
Common Seal of Council be affixed to the Power of Attorney document.
4. An
Informal Councillor Briefing be scheduled within six months, where
Councillors can consider the broader framework of delegations management, to
identify any opportunities for enhancing Council's governance and management
objectives.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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2 GM60/24 Community
Engagement Strategy
(F2018/00308)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,
THAT:
1. Council
adopt the Community Engagement Strategy attached to General Manager’s
Report No. GM60/24.
2. Submitters
be advised of Council’s decision and thanked for their interest in
community engagement in Hornsby Shire.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate Support Division
3 CS61/24 Investments
and Borrowings for 2024/2025 - Status for the Period Ending 31 October 2024
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
seconded by COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,
THAT the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS61/24 be received and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS62/24 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors
(F2024/00316)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
seconded by COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,
THAT Council note
the Written Returns of Interest recently lodged with the General Manager by
Councillors have been tabled as required by the Local Government Act and
Councils Code of Conduct.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Community and Environment Division
Nil
Planning and Compliance Division
5 PC19/24 Report
on Submissions - Hornsby Affordable Housing Strategy
(F2024/00229#001)
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Mr. Roman
Goydych, of Cherrybrook addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Meighan Heard, on
behalf of Sydney Alliance, Hornsby Local Team addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr. Justin Micallef, of Oakstand NSW on behalf of Haps Hotels, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1. Council
endorse the Hornsby Affordable Housing Strategy attached to Director’s
Report No. PC19/24.
2. Notification
be published on Council’s website.
3. Submitters
be advised of Council’s decision and thanked for their interest in
affordable housing issues in Hornsby Shire.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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6 PC20/24 Report
on Submissions - Heritage and Housekeeping Planning Proposal
(PP/1/2024)
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Ms
Aino Nareneva, of EPM Projects on
behalf of Barker College addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Jacqueline
Taylor, of Hornsby addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1. Council
endorse the Heritage and Housekeeping Planning Proposal as amended (attached
to Director’s Report No. PC20/24) and progress with finalisation of
amendments to the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 as the Local
Plan-Making Authority.
2. Submitters
be advised of Council’s decision.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
7 IM25/24 SRV
Shared Path Project Schedule
(F2018/00293)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
seconded by COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,
THAT Council endorse the
updated prioritisation matrix and project inclusions as part of the SRV
allocations for Shared Paths and in accordance with
Council’s Annual Operational Plan and Delivery Program.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Confidential Items
8 CS63/24 Proposed
Sale of Surplus Land at Normanhurst
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.
(F2021/00288)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,
THAT:
1. Council
agree to the sale of the property identified within Confidential
Director’s Report No. CS63/24 in accordance with the proposed next
steps detailed within Confidential Director’s Report No. CS63/24.
2. The
General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this
matter deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mrs Rebecca Runnalls and Ms Ruth
Swadling, on behalf of Hornsby Relay for Life Organising Committee, presented a
certificate of appreciation to Council and thanked the staff for all their
efforts in assisting the Relay for Life event.
Ms Stacey Powell, of Berowra Heights addressed Council in
relation to building and compliance issues in the local area.
Mr Geoff Knowles, on behalf of the Westleigh Water Board
Alliance thanked Council for all their efforts regarding Westleigh Park’s
approval for the next stage of development.
Mr Mick
Gallagher, of Mount Colah addressed Council regarding traffic management and
parking in the local area.
Questions with Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
9 MN9/24 Mayors
Notes 01 November 2024 to 30 November 2024
(F2004/07053-002)
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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.
Friday 2nd
November 2024 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Relay for Life 2024
at Rolf Park, Hornsby Heights.
Sunday 3rd
November 2024 – The Mayor attended the Dish 20-year celebrations at
St Peter’s Anglican Church, Hornsby.
Sunday 3rd
November 2024 – The Mayor attended the Asquith Bowling Club
Presentation of the Hornsby Shire Cup at the Asquith Bowling Club.
Sunday 3rd
November 2024 – The Mayor attended the Sunset Concert Series
Outdoor Concert in Fagan Park, Galston.
Tuesday 5th November
2024 – The Mayor attended the Asquith Girls High School's 2024
Musical "Get with the Times" at the Concourse
in Chatswood.
Wednesday 6th November 2024 – The Mayor attended an afternoon tea hosted by Studio ARTES, Jersey Lane
Hornsby.
Friday
8th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Studio Artes 2024 Annual Ball
- Ball of Rock at Hornsby RSL.
Saturday
9th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Ferry Artists Presents event at Wisemans Ferry.
Saturday
9th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Beat Retreat Ceremony at Glenorie RSL Club.
Saturday
9th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Brooklyn Community Theatre production of "Run for
your Wife" at Rest Park Brooklyn.
Sunday
10th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Urinetown production presented by Hornsby Musical
Society at the pioneer theatre Castle Hill.
Sunday
10th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Remembrance Day Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph
Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook.
Sunday
10th November 2024 –
On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Seaglove attended Galston Remembrance Day at
the Galston Cenotaph.
Monday
11th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Remembrance Day Commemorations at the Hornsby RSL
club.
Wednesday
13th November 2024 –
The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies at the Administration Building at
296 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby.
Thursday
14th November 2024 –
The Mayor attend Glenorie Progress Association AGM and General Meeting at
Glenorie RSL.
Wednesday
20th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended a photo shoot for the Hornsby Aquatic Centre's 10th Birthday
at Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Thursday
21st November 2024 –
The Mayor attended Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust Public Meeting at the
Presbyterian Church in Beecroft.
Wednesday
27th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai DFV - Walk the Talk at the PCYC,
Waitara.
Friday
29th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended an Invitation to Marri Mittigar
Special Assistance School at Barker College, Hornsby.
Friday
29th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Galston High School’s 50th Anniversary
celebrations at Galston.
Friday
29th November 2024 –
The Mayor attended the Sydney Rotary Diwali Celebration at Delhi Heights
Indian Restaurant, Dural.
CALLED
OVER AND NOTED
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Notices of Motion
10 NOM8/24 New
Line Road/County Drive and New Line Road/Boundary Road Roundabouts
(F2004/09785-003)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,
seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT Council write to Transport for NSW and Local Members
of Parliament requesting that they prioritise meaningful landscape amenity
improvements to the New Line Road/County Drive and New Line Road/Boundary
Road roundabouts.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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11 NOM9/24 Safety
Assessment of The Intersection of Beecroft Road and Kirkham Street
(F2004/09758)
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Mr
Ross Walker, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust provided a
submission to Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT Council:
1. Write
to both the Transport Minister and Transport for NSW to undertake an urgent
safety assessment on the intersection of Beecroft Road and Kirkham
Street.
2. Work
with the local sports clubs that regularly use Cheltenham Oval for training
and matches to support council's call for a safety assessment of the Beecroft
Road and Kirkham Street intersection.
3. Work
with the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust to actively support council's call
for a safety assessment of the Beecroft Road and Kirkham Street
intersection.
4. Write
to the new State MP for Epping, Monica Tudehope, to request support for a
safety assessment of the Beecroft Road and Kirkham Street intersection.
AN
AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,
THAT Council:
1. Write
to both the Transport Minister and Transport for NSW to undertake an urgent
safety assessment on the intersection of Beecroft Road and Kirkham
Street.
2. Work
with the local sports clubs that regularly use Cheltenham Oval for training
and matches to support council's call for a safety assessment of the Beecroft
Road and Kirkham Street intersection.
3. Work
with the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust to actively support council's call
for a safety assessment of the Beecroft Road and Kirkham Street
intersection.
4. Write
to the new State MP for Epping, Monica Tudehope, to request support for a
safety assessment of the Beecroft Road and Kirkham Street intersection.
5. Noting
the poor safety record of other intersections on Beecroft Road, the following
intersections be added to points 1 to 4, seek a safety review of each of the
following intersections along Beecroft Road.
a) Beecroft Road / Albert Street
b) Beecroft
Road / Chapman Avenue
c) Beecroft
Road / Hannah Street
d) Beecroft
Road / Copeland Road
e) Beecroft
Road / Kirkham Street
DUE TO A LACK OF SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED
THE MOTION
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND WAS PUT AND
CARRIED
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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12 NOM10/24 Recognition
of The Hon Philip Ruddock AO
(F2021/00171)
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Mr Ross Walker,
on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust provided a submission to Council
regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY seconded by
COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,
THAT in acknowledgement and gratitude of his long and
distinguished career of public service in the Commonwealth Parliament and as
a two term popularly elected Mayor, Council:
1. Thank
and recognise the Hon Philip Ruddock AO.
2. Name
the soon to be opened Southern Lookout at Hornsby Park in his honour.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT Council in acknowledgement and gratitude of his long
and distinguished career of public service in the Commonwealth Parliament and
as a two term popularly elected Mayor, Council:
1. Thank
and recognise the Hon Philip Ruddock AO.
2. Defer
consideration of how to most appropriately recognise Mr Ruddock’s
service in a public and permanent way to an Informal Councillor Briefing.
THE AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCCELLAND WAS PUT AND CARRIED
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons and Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Greenwood and Tilbury
THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND
CARRIED
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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13 NOM11/24 Signalisation
of Intersection of Mt Pleasant Avenue and Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst
(F2004/09788)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT Council:
1. Acknowledge
the ongoing traffic management issues surrounding Loreto Normanhurst and the
impact this has upon local residents and users of Loreto, other schools in
the precinct together with local aged care facilities.
2. Expresses
our concern that traffic flows both within Mt Pleasant Avenue and at the
intersection itself present very real safety concerns for pedestrians, local
residents and vehicle users all of which could be addressed through
signalisation of the intersection.
3. Write
to the NSW Minister for Transport, the NSW Minister for Roads and the State
Member for Wahroonga urging their support to prioritise signalisation of this
intersection of Mt Pleasant Avenue & Pennant Hills Road, Normanhurst.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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14 NOM12/24 Hornsby
Shire Events Program
(F2012/00682)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
That
Council:
1.
Acknowledge that:
a)
Council plays a key role in delivering events in our
community and in supporting events run by others through support with traffic
management, venue hire, waste management, sustainability resources, equipment
hire such as the community stage and BBQ; marketing and promotion and through
financial support via our Community Events Grants Program;
b)
There are a large number of community organisations and
groups conducting long-standing and greatly valued community events in our
Shire along with Council and there is an opportunity for Council to play a
role as facilitator, providing a forum for collaboration, partnership and
promotion between local organisations responsible for delivering events in
our area;
c)
Our community has told us they want to see a stronger
focus on family-friendly and school holiday activities; activities for young
people/young adults and events that reflect the demographics of our Shire:
events that celebrate our multicultural community, healthy ageing, gender
diversity and disability inclusion; and
d)
There is a strategic approach required for our events
program which needs to reflect the broad range of our adopted strategies
including, but not limited to policies on: Community Grants and Sponsorship,
Community Engagement, Sustainability, Waste Management, Active Transport,
Disability Inclusion and Healthy Ageing along with Economic Development and
Tourism and our focus in regard to place branding, the night time economy and
destination marketing.
2.
Undertakes a comprehensive review of our current Events
Program, including the Community Events Grants Program, to consider whether
existing events meet Council’s strategic priorities and the needs of
our residents along with how Council may play a greater role in encouraging
collaboration.
3.
Commences the review with an Informal Councillor Briefing
to hear the views of Councillors and discuss the scope of the review program.
4.
Consider ways in which Council can promote local events
and destinations through a review of Council’s on-line Events Calendar
or through other means.
5.
Hosts a regular Community Events Forum, inviting local
event organisers to come together to obtain information about the levels of
Council support available; evaluate the local events program both Council and
community-based and to open a dialogue seeking collaboration and
information-sharing to ensure that the local events calendar provides support
for a variety of events throughout the whole year.
6.
Report the outcomes prior to the implementation of any
changes to the Events Program and Community Events Grants Program.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Supplementary Reports
15 GM64/24 Establishment
of a Trial Hornsby Special Entertainment Precinct
(F2004/06327)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,
THAT Council approves the establishment of a Special Entertainment
Precinct in the Hornsby Town Centre within the footprint of the Hornsby Town
Centre Masterplan and apply for grant funding to roll out the trial.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 8.22pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
12 February 2025, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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