MINUTES OF General Meeting

Held at COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 9 September 2026

at 6:30 PM

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, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland (remote), McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons and Tilbury.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Pastor Sabina Gao from Truth and Victory Church Hornsby 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 / Requests to attend remotely

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Greenwood,

THAT the request to attend the General Meeting on 9 September 2026 remotely from COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND be granted.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: 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

Councillor Greenwood declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 8. - PC19/26 - AMENDED VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT - 7 CITY VIEW ROAD, PENNANT HILLS. Refer to that item for details.

Councillor Ball declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 8. - PC19/26 - AMENDED VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT - 7 CITY VIEW ROAD, PENNANT HILLS. Refer to that item for details.

confirmation of minutes

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 12 August 2026 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

petitionS

Nil

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

1 MM9/26 Formal Dedication of Roads to Council - Former at Halls Estate

(F2013/00004)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT:

1. Council endorse the progression of the statutory process to dedicate the Halls Estate road reserves shown in DP975148, being Roscommon Road, Carrs Road, Gribbenmount Road and Bevans Road, as public roads under section 16 of the Roads Act 1993.

2. The Chief Executive Officer give the required notice under section 17 of the Roads Act 1993 and undertake the necessary advertising and notification process.

3. Subject to completion of the statutory notice period, Council publish a Government Gazette notice under section 16 of the Roads Act 1993, dedicating Roscommon Road, Carrs Road, Gribbenmount Road and Bevans Road as public roads.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

NOTE: Item 14, Mayoral Minute No. MM10/26 - Chief Executive Officer's Performance Review Panel, was considered in Confidential Session. The Mayoral Minute is therefore shown in the ‘Confidential Items’ section of these minutes.

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 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14 were withdrawn for discussion.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Greenwood,

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 2, 3, 4 and 5 be adopted.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.

Note: Items 9 and 10 were 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 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

2 GM19/26 June 2026 Performance Report on the 2025-2029 Delivery Program and Quarterly Budget Review Statement

(F2025/00067)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,

THAT:

1. The June 2026 Performance Report showing progress of the 2025-2029 Delivery Program including the 2025/26 Operational Plan and Budget be received and noted.

2. Quarterly Budget Review Statement for the period ending June 2026 be received and noted.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

Corporate Support Division

3 CS30/26 General Purpose Financial Reports - 2025/26 Financial Year

(F2023/00141)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,

THAT:

1. The 2025/26 General Purpose Financial Reports be received and noted and referred for audit.

2. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor be authorised to sign the Statutory Statements in connection with the 2025/26 Financial Reports.

3. The 2025/26 Financial Reports be authorised for “presentation to the public” on receipt of the Auditor’s Report.

4. The Chief Executive Officer be delegated authority to fix the date of the General Meeting at which the 2025/26 Financial Reports and Auditor’s Report will be formally “presented to the public”.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

4 CS44/26 Investments and Borrowings for 2026/2027 - Status for the period ending 31 July 2026

(F2004/06987-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,

THAT the contents of Director’s Report No. CS44/26 be received and noted.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

5 CS45/26 Schedule of Council Meetings and Order of Business to Apply at Those Meetings - October 2026 to September 2027

(F2004/07032-002)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,

THAT Council adopt the:

1. Schedule of ordinary Council meetings for the period October 2026 to September 2027 as set out in Attachment 1. of Director’s Report No. CS45/26.

2. Order of business for the ordinary Council meetings to be held in the period October 2026 to September 2027 as set out in Attachment 2. of Director’s Report No. CS45/26.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

6 CS46/26 Election of Deputy Mayor

(F2004/07075)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR SIMONS, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT Council:

1. Elect a Deputy Mayor for the period to September 2027.

2. Request the Returning Officer to conduct the election using the Ordinary Ballot method.

3. Request the returning officer to destroy ballot papers following the declaration of the election.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

___________________________

The Mayor asked the CEO to act as Returning Officer and conduct the election of the Deputy Mayor.

The CEO announced that he had received two written nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor, that being for Councillor Ball and Councillor McClelland. Councillor Ball and Councillor McClelland confirmed their acceptance of the nominations.

The CEO explained the procedures for voting by the Ordinary Ballot method and conducted the election in respect of the candidates.

At the conclusion of the count, the CEO announced that Councillor McClelland received six votes and Councillor Ball received four votes.

The CEO advised that Councillor McClelland was elected as Deputy Mayor for the period to September 2027.

Community and Environment Division

Nil

Planning and Compliance Division

7 PC18/26 Planning Proposal - 328A Galston Road, Galston

(PP/1/2026)

Ms Nadine Page from Planning Ingenuity on behalf of the applicant addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Inshaw, on behalf of Galston Area Residents’ Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Katrina Emmett of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR SEAGLOVE, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,

THAT:

1. Council support the submission of the Planning Proposal for 328A Galston Road, Galston attached to Director’s Report PC18/26 to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway determination.

2. The Planning Proposal be publicly exhibited in accordance with the Gateway determination for a minimum of 28 days.

3. Following exhibition, a report on submission be presented to Council for consideration.

FOR: Councillors Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons and Waddell

AGAINST: Councillors Ball and Tilbury

8 PC19/26 Amended Voluntary Planning Agreement - 7 City View Road, Pennant Hills

(PP/1/2022)

Note: COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Declaration of 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 Greenwood on the Declaration of Interest form as “I am the owner of a property at 2 City View Road, Pennant Hills.” The explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “The property being dealt with in Item 8 tonight has no impact on my property. My property does not overlook the land on which Item 8 refers, and anything undertaken on that property will not affect my property.”

Note: COUNCILLOR BALL declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Declaration of 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 Ball on the Declaration of Interest form as “I live in Pennant Hills. Item 8 relates to a VPA in Pennant Hills.” The explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “I have no financial interest, [I am] just a local resident.”

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT:

1. The draft Deed of Variation to amend the agreed Voluntary Planning Agreement attached to Directors Report PC19/26 be placed on public exhibition for 28 days.

2. Council delegate authority to the CEO (or delegate), subject to consideration of any changes following public exhibition, to execute the Deed of Variation in the form that is publicly exhibited or with minor alterations; and

3. Council advise the proponent and the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of Council’s decision on the Deed of Variation.

FOR: Councillors Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Councillors Ball and Simons

Infrastructure and Major Projects Division

Nil

Confidential Items

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR SIMONS,

THAT Council move into Confidential Session to discuss Item 14. Mayoral Minute No. MM10/26 - Chief Executive Officer's Performance Review Panel.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

14 MM10/26 Chief Executive Officer's Performance Review Panel

This report was dealt with in confidential session, under Section 10A (2) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).

(F2026/00168)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT Council:

1. Extend the CEO selection and appointment panel to now undertake the performance review panel obligations. The panel comprises the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors Simons, McIntosh and Greenwood.

2. Engage an external facilitator to assist with the performance review process.

FOR: Councillors Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons and Waddell

AGAINST: Councillors Tilbury and Ball

Note: Councillor Ball abstained from voting on the Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ball was taken to have voted against the Motion.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT Council move out of Confidential Session.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Mr Martin Pluss of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding the walkability of Hornsby Shire, the Pennant Hills Master Plan, and Hornsby Aquatic Centre.

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc, addressed Council regarding publications from Friends of Berowra Valley Inc.

Questions with Notice

9 QWN6/26 The Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre Proposal

(F2024/00346-002)

ASKED BY COUNCILLOR Tilbury TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

1. What community consultation was undertaken for the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre project, after the draft plans for the project were prepared and prior to the resolution for Council to prepare a DA for the project?

2. What formal heritage assessment has been undertaken, and why has Council’s Heritage Committee not been formally involved in the consideration of the current proposal for the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre project?

3. Has any economic modelling been done on the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre project, that is estimated to cost $11,000,000?

Response

The draft plans for the Wallarobba Arts Precinct have been developed through an iterative engagement process that commenced in March 2024 with internal stakeholder consultations involving staff and elected Councillors to gather feedback that would help inform the project's vision, design principles and proposed future uses of the site. This early engagement provided strategic direction for the development of the design brief, which would subsequently guide broader community and stakeholder consultation.

Following the completion of internal stakeholder engagement, Council undertook targeted external stakeholder consultation in May 2024. This included engagement with representatives from arts and cultural groups currently utilising Wallarobba and nearby facilities, as well as members of Council's Arts and Cultural Advisory Group to further refine project requirements and inform the development of the design brief.

To support community aspirations for the site, landscape architect Fiona Robbé also conducted on-site engagement with local youth and site users, together with community surveying at Mark Taylor Oval. This work sought to better understand community interests and preferences relating to the proposed interactive art playground component of the Wallarobba precinct.

Project updates were provided to Councillors in June 2024 and subsequently in February, August and November 2025 providing opportunities to review project progression and provide feedback at key stages of development, including the design brief, master planning, reference designs and architectural design phases.

In December 2025, the architectural designs were presented to external stakeholders, including the Arts and Cultural Advisory Group and representatives from the visual arts sector. The consultation included presentations by DunnHillam Architecture + Urban Design and Fiona Robbé Landscape Architecture, outlining proposed floorplan layouts, site planning, heritage conservation requirements, and associated design constraints. Stakeholders were invited to provide feedback on the proposed facilities, operational opportunities, future programming, and activation of the precinct.

Since this consultation and leading up to Council's consideration of the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre project in August 2026, further work has focused on minor refinements and on the preparation of supporting technical studies, operational considerations, and project documentation noting that the core architectural design, floorplan layouts and overall site planning have remained consistent with the feedback obtained from both internal and external stakeholders throughout the project's development.

Wallarobba House is a heritage listed item and heritage considerations have been incorporated throughout the planning and design development of the Wallarobba Arts Precinct project.

As part of the project, DunnHillam Architecture + Urban Design engaged John Oultram Heritage and Design to undertake heritage assessment and provide specialist heritage advice regarding Wallarobba House and Willow Park. This advice has informed the development of the reference design and consideration of the opportunities and constraints associated with the site.

In addition to the heritage consultant's input, Council's Heritage Planner was engaged through the project’s internal stakeholder discussion in March 2024 and April 2025 and provided heritage policy advice to be implemented during planning and design development. Feedback provided through this process was referred to the project consultants for consideration and incorporated into the designs.

The project has also been the subject of a Pre-DA Assessment meeting, during which Council’s Heritage Planners provided formal written heritage advice.

Further heritage assessment will be undertaken as part of the Development Application process, including preparation of a Statement of Heritage Impact and any other required heritage documentation.

The proposal will then be assessed in accordance with relevant planning legislation, heritage controls and Council requirements.

Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee was not in place during the design stages of the proposal, with the previous Committee term ending with their last meeting in June 2024, and the new, current Committee formed and first meeting in November 2025. The Heritage Advisory Committee do not have a role in the Pre DA or Development Assessment stages of a proposal as this is outside its responsibilities as established in the Hornsby Heritage Advisory Committee Charter.

3. Has any economic modelling been done on the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre project, that is estimated to cost $11,000,000?

Council’s Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan identifies the need to regenerate and expand the Wallarobba precinct with a focus on it as an art making space. This strategic direction is supported in Council’s s7.11 Development Contributions Plan that has collected development contributions funds to enable the progression of both the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre and the Willow Park Playground Embellishment (which forms part of the project). Additional funding for the project includes internally restricted Council funds such as those held for the Wallarobba Project since 2011 arising from the sale of a former Council property at 208 Pacific Highway, Hornsby

The project has been included in Council’s Long Term Financial Plan since 2019 and is fully funded within the current 2026/27 Plan.

Council officers will shortly commence a capital expenditure review to meet the requirements of the Office of Local Government’s Capital Expenditure Guidelines. This review will include the preparation of an economic appraisal and consideration of the project’s projected costs to support future updates to Council’s Long Term Financial Plan and would be completed prior to any further Council decision to progress the project to the construction stage.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

Mayor's Notes

10 MN8/26 Mayor's Notes 01 August 2026 - 31 August 2026

(F2004/07053-002)

Saturday 1^st August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Rasika Dance Academy’s "Chandralekha"– A Dance Musical, Parramatta

Monday 3^rd August 2026 – The Mayor visited Bionyeri, Hornsby

Wednesday 5^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended an interview about Hornsby Park with the Sydney Weekender, Hornsby

Thursday 6^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Homelessness Week Working Lunch, Hornsby

Thursday 6^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the opening of Ulolo Community Park, Hornsby Heights

Saturday 8^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Bike North 30^th Anniversary, West Ryde

Sunday 9^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the 30^th Anniversary Celebration of Joint Worship Services at Cherrybrook Uniting Church, Cherrybrook

Sunday 9^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the marking of the commencement of MTB works at Westleigh Park, Westleigh

Monday 10^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the completion of the Pennant Hills to Epping shared path, Beecroft

Monday 10^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Hawkesbury and Nepean River Users Group meeting, Pitt Town

Tuesday 11^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Barge Open Day, Berowra Waters

Wednesday 12^th August 2026 – The Mayor visited the Thornleigh Squash and Fitness Centre, Thornleigh

Thursday 13^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Launching of the Sydney Plan, Sydney

Thursday 13^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the GPA Monthly Meeting, Glenorie

Saturday 15^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Celebration of India’s Independence Day (MASI), Pennant Hills

Sunday 16^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Tulu Koota Sydney Premier League 2026 Launch, Thornleigh

Sunday 16^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Victory in Pacific and Vietnam Veterans Day Service, Berowra

Tuesday 18^th August 2026 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Greenwood and Councillor McIntosh attended, the Health Professional Breakfast – Dementia in the Community, North Willoughby

Wednesday 19^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Pennant Hills High School 2026 CAPA Festival, Pennant Hills

Tuesday 25^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Arcadian and Galston Residents Association Meeting, Galston

Wednesday 26^th August 2026 – The Mayor hosted three Citizenship ceremonies in the Council Administration Building, Hornsby

Thursday 27^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Ku-ring-gai PAC and The Hills PAC Awards Ceremony, Waitara

Thursday 27^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Chamber Christmas in August, Hornsby

Saturday 29^th August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Galston 500, Galston

Monday 31^st August 2026 – The Mayor attended the Rotary Club – District Pride of Workmanship Evening, Waitara

Note: These are the functions that the Mayor, or his representative, has attended in addition to the normal Council Meetings, Mayoral Interviews and other Council Committee Meetings.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

Notices of Motion

11 NOM13/26 New Line Road

(F2004/09785-003)

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,

THAT Council:

1. Pause progression of any local planning or rezonings between Cherrybrook and Galston Gorge until the legacy issues with New Line Road are resolved.

2. Write to the NSW Minister for Roads, Minister for Transport and Minister for Planning to:

a) Seek committed funding from the NSW Government to Stage 1 of the upgrade to New Line Road, being the widening of New Line Road to dual carriageway between Hastings Road and Purchase Road, including the widening of the Pyes Creek Road Bridge

b) Request that any approvals for State Significant Development Applications lodged under the new Cherrybrook Precinct planning controls be deferred pending the committed funding for Stage 1 of the upgrade of New Line Road

c) State that Council will not progress consideration for any local planning or rezonings between Cherrybrook and Galston Gorge until the NSW Government commit funding for Stage 1 of the upgrade to New Line Road

3. Write to our neighbouring Hills Shire Council, Shadow Minister for Roads and local State MPs providing a copy of the letters and seeking their support and advocacy for the above.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SIMONS,

THAT Council:

1. Write to the NSW Minister for Roads, Minister for Transport and Minister for Planning to:

c) Requests information on alternative public transport improvements and timeframe to provide increased parking, additional buses, dedicated bike lanes or cycle ways, and/or any plans for additional metro services.

2. Write to our neighbouring Hills Shire Council, Shadow Minister for Roads and local State MPs providing a copy of the letters and seeking their support and advocacy for the above.

DUE TO A LACK OF SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL, WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR: Councillor Tilbury

AGAINST: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, SIMONS and Waddell

Note: Councillor Simons abstained from voting on the Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Simons was taken to have voted against the Motion.

12 NOM14/26 Establishment of an Inclusion Technical Advisory Panel

(F2021/00196)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,

THAT Council:

1. Acknowledge that a commitment to disability inclusion requires Council to address inclusion across all aspects of Council service delivery, including design and delivery of infrastructure, facilities, events, services, programs, systems, communication and information for people with disability;

2. Continue to progress actions related to disability inclusion within our community, both through the updated Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) and through a range of Council-wide initiatives;

3. Consider an action, as part of the report back to Council following the current DIAP consultations, to establish an “Inclusion Reference Group”(IRG) to comprise community members with a lived experience of disability who would provide feedback on Council infrastructure, services and programs, in particular infrastructure design, delivery and maintenance;

4. Develop Terms of Reference for the group to ensure that the design and delivery of future programs are informed by people with a lived experience of disability and which would specifically address access issues including public domain, Active Transport and footway priorities, design and maintenance; provision of transport and access support and connectivity; and access to community, cultural and sporting facilities.

It is acknowledged that:

Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan is currently out for consultation with the community and contains a range of actions for Council and community partners to address inclusion in our Shire. This draft plan will be reported back to Council in a forthcoming Council meeting to endorse future actions, and it is intended that this "Inclusion Reference Group" (IRG) and its proposed Terms of Reference would be included as a future action and form part of the report back to Council.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons and Waddell

AGAINST: Councillor Tilbury

13 NOM15/26 Hornsby Shire Council Garden Festival

(F2007/01404-02)

Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT Council:

1. Support the delivery of a Hornsby Shire Garden Festival, to be held from Friday 10 September to Sunday 12 September 2027.

2. Establish a Garden Festival Working Group to assist with the delivery of the Festival.

3. Adopt Terms of reference for the Working Group attached to Notice of Motion No. NOM15/26.

4. Request that the Working Group report back to Council with recommendations and progress updates at three-monthly intervals, with the first update be 30 November 2026.

FOR: Councillors Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

THE MEETING concluded at 8.48pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 14 October 2026, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN

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