Council Meeting
15 May 2019
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Greg Cummings (Mayor) |
Councillor |
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Glenn Elmore (Deputy Mayor) |
Councillor |
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Ned Attie |
Councillor (arrived 6:40pm) |
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George Campbell |
Councillor |
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Steve Christou |
Councillor (arrived 6:32pm) |
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Paul Garrard |
Councillor |
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Ross Grove |
Councillor |
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Ola Hamed |
Councillor |
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Kun Huang |
Councillor |
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Lisa Lake |
Councillor |
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Joseph Rahme |
Councillor (arrived 6:40pm) |
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Suman Saha |
Councillor |
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Eddy Sarkis |
Councillor (arrived 6:32pm) |
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Michael Zaiter |
Councillor |
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Tom Zreika |
Councillor |
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Hamish McNulty |
General Manager |
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Melissa Attia |
Director People & Performance |
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Daniel Cavallo |
Director Environment & Planning |
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Brooke Endycott |
Director Community Development |
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Peter Fitzgerald |
Director Works & Infrastructure |
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Richard Sheridan |
Director Finance & Governance |
Also Present:
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Charlie Ayoub |
Executive Manager Corporate Services |
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Carol Karaki |
Governance Coordinator |
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Laith Jammal |
Governance Administration Officer |
Opening Prayer
The opening prayer was read by Pdt Jatinkumar Bhatt from Sri Mandir Hindu Temple.
The Mayor, Councillor Cummings opened the Meeting with the following Acknowledgement of Country:
“I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land – the Darug People, and pay my respects to their elders both past and present.”
National Anthem
At this point in the meeting the Mayor, Councillor Cummings asked all of those in attendance to stand for the playing of the Australian National Anthem.
Notice of Live Streaming of Council Meeting
The General Manager, Hamish McNulty advised that the Council meeting was being streamed live on Council's website and members of the public must ensure their speech to the Council is respectful and use appropriate language.
Apologies/Leave of Absence
Nil
Declarations of Pecuniary & Non Pecuniary Conflicts of Interest
Councillor Cummings declared a non-pecuniary, significant interest in Item C05/19-91 as he is a member of the executive committee of one of the sporting clubs which utilise Holroyd Sportsground.
Confirmation of Minutes
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C05/19-82 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council - 1 May 2019 |
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That Council confirm the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 1 May 2019. |
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Min. 518 |
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That Council:
a) Write to the NSW Premier and NSW Interim Opposition Leader, NSW Minister for Customer Services, NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Local Government and Shadow Minister for Local Government, and local state member/s to:
i. Call upon the NSW Government to fund the 12 months of this extra cost rather than requiring councils to find the funds at short notice when budgets have already been allocated; ii. Explain how this sudden increase will impact council services / the local community; iii. Highlight that councils were not warned of the increased cost until May 2019, despite the new laws being passed in November 2018; iv. Explain that the poor planning and implementation of the increase is inconsistent with the Government’s commitment to work in partnership with the sector; and v. Ask the Government to work with local governments to redesign the implementation of the scheme to ensure it is fairer for councils and communities into the future.
b) Send a copy of the above letter to Local Government NSW. |
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Public Forum:
Speakers on Items on the Council Meeting Agenda
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Speaker |
Item # |
Suburb |
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Mr Matthew Daniel |
C05/19-89 - Planning Proposal for 2 Bachell Avenue, Lidcombe |
Caringbah |
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At this time of the meeting, all items on the agenda not called for discussion were moved collectively, as shown: That item numbers C05/19-83, C05/19-84, C05/19-85, C05/19-86, C05/19-91, C05/19-92, C05/19-93, C05/19-94, C05/19-95, C05/19-96 and C05/19-97 be moved in bulk. |
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That Council receive the report. |
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That Council: 1. Place on public exhibition the draft Holroyd Sportsground Plan of Management for a period of 42 days, in accordance with Section 38 of the NSW Local Government Act (1993). 2. Provide a report to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the results of submissions made along with a final version of the Plan of Management. |
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That Council: 1. Place on public exhibition the draft Holroyd Gardens Park Plan of Management for a period of 42 days, in accordance with Section 38 of the NSW Local Government Act (1993). 2. Provide a report to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the results of submissions made along with a final version of the Plan of Management. |
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That Council: 1. Receive and note this report. 2. Continue consultation with the property owner regarding a future purchase of the properties for Council and in the event the property owner wishes to sell at a value aligned with Council’s valuation, a report be provided to Council. 3. Rescind the authorisation of expenditure from Section 7.11 (Auburn Section 94 Plan, Auburn Public Domain Fund 2007) and General Revenue Funds (2018/19 Capital Works Program) to acquire the properties at 56 and 58 Auburn Road, Auburn known as Lot 1 and Lot 2 DP 579479. |
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That Council: 1. Seek to acquire the property located at 72 Edgar Street, Auburn known as Lot 39 DP 8800. 2. Allocate sufficient funds from the Section 7.11 Public Domain Fund of the Auburn Development Contribution Plan 2007 to acquire the property located at 72 Edgar Street, Auburn. 3. Authorise the General Manager to negotiate the acquisition of the property located at 72 Edgar Street, Auburn in accordance with the independent valuation advice received by Council. 4. In the event that the General Manager is unable to secure the property prior to auction, authorise the General Manager or his delegate to bid at the auction for the property located at 72 Edgar Street, Auburn and execute all documents associated with the purchase. 5. Give public notice of its intention to classify the land known as Lot 39 DP 8800 as Community Land in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 of the Local Government Act 1993 and complete if no adverse submissions are received. 6. Allocate funds from the capital budget for the demolition and revegetation of the property following its acquisition. |
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Min.531 |
Suspension of Standing Orders |
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Resolved (Sarkis/Garrard) That in accordance with Clause 1.6(2) of the Code of Meeting Practice, Council suspend standing orders to allow Item C05/19-89 to be considered at this time of the Meeting. |
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Min.532 |
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That Council: 1. Prepare a planning proposal for 2 Bachell Avenue, Lidcombe, with the following land use and built form controls:
a. B5 Business Development Zone; b. Floor Space Ratio of 2.5:1; c. Height of Building controls of 14 metres at the front of the site and 27 metre for a portion at the rear of the site; and d. Removal of Foreshore Building Line that applies to the site.
2. Endorse that the planning proposal be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment for a Gateway Determination. A division was called, the result of the division required in accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice is as follows: Councillor(s) For the Motion: Attie, Campbell, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Grove, Hamed, Huang, Lake, Rahme, Saha, Sarkis, Zaiter and Zreika. Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil Councillor Christou left the Meeting at 6:50pm and returned to the Meeting at 6:52pm during the consideration of this item. |
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That Council place the Draft Sister City and Friendship City Policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, with a report to be provided back to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period subject to the following amendment: 2.b) Promote economic, social or cultural development outcomes for the local community, including but not limited to increased tourism, community participation, educational or learning opportunities, business or trade links, local job creation and cultural exchange. |
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C05/19-89 Planning Proposal for 2 Bachell Avenue, Lidcombe |
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This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. |
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At this stage of the meeting being 6:55pm, the Mayor advised that in accordance with Section 10a of the Local Government Act 1993 the meeting would move into Closed Session, with the members of the press and public excluded from the closed session and access to the correspondence and reports relating to the items considered during the course of the closed session being withheld. This action was taken as the items listed were within the following provisions under Section 10a of the Local Government Act:- (2) The matters and information are the following: (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
In accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, the Mayor Councillor Cummings asked the members of the public gallery if they wish to make representation prior to the meeting entering into closed session. |
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Min.536 |
Open Session |
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Resolved (Attie/Garrard) Council returned to Open Session at 7:20pm to resolve the below Confidential Item:
C05/19-90 Planning Agreement for 615 Great Western Highway, Greystanes
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The Mayor, Councillor Cummings closed the meeting at 7:20pm.
