Council Meeting
7 August 2019
Greg Cummings (Mayor) |
Councillor |
Glenn Elmore (Deputy Mayor) |
Councillor |
Ned Attie |
Councillor |
George Campbell |
Councillor |
Steve Christou |
Councillor |
Paul Garrard |
Councillor |
Ola Hamed |
Councillor |
Kun Huang |
Councillor |
Lisa Lake |
Councillor |
Joseph Rahme |
Councillor (arrived 6:36pm) |
Suman Saha |
Councillor |
Michael Zaiter |
Councillor |
Tom Zreika |
Councillor |
Hamish McNulty |
General Manager |
Melissa Attia |
Director People & Performance |
Daniel Cavallo |
Director Environment & Planning |
Brooke Endycott |
Director Community Development |
Peter Fitzgerald |
Director Works & Infrastructure |
Richard Sheridan |
Director Finance & Governance |
Also Present:
Charlie Ayoub |
Executive Manager Corporate Services |
Carol Karaki |
Governance Coordinator |
Laith Jammal |
Governance Administration Officer |
Opening Prayer
The opening prayer was read by Reverend Kili Mafaufau from Lidcombe Samoan Uniting Church.
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 past, present and emerging.”
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.
Minute of Silence
The Mayor, Councillor Cummings requested that the Chamber remain standing as he informed of the passing of the late Allen Brierley. The Mayor noted that Mr Brierley served as an alderman at the former Holroyd City Council from 1953 to 1956, and 1965 to 1987. Mr Brierley served the former Holroyd City Council for 25 years in total. He passed away on Friday the 2nd of August 2019, at the age of 101.
The Mayor then called for a minute of silence in memory of the Late Allen Brierley.
Notice of Live Streaming of Council Meeting
The Mayor, Councillor Cummings 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.
Min.613 Apologies/Leave of Absence
Resolved (Garrard/Zaiter)
That the apology tendered on behalf of Councillor Sarkis be accepted.
There were no declarations of interest.
Confirmation of Minutes
C08/19-154 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council - 17 July 2019 |
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That Council confirm the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 17 July 2019. |
That Council congratulate Monica Cologna and all staff that contributed to the projects submitted in the Local Government Week Awards 2019. |
At this time of the meeting, all items on the agenda not called for discussion were moved collectively, as shown: That item numbers C08/19-156, C08/19-157, C08/19-158, C08/19-161, C08/19-165 and C08/19-166 be moved in bulk. |
That Council: 1. Consider and nominate the appointment of up to 10 voting delegates to vote on motions at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference; and 2. Consider the submitting of any motions to be considered at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference. |
C08/19-157 Review of Ward Boundaries Prior to 2020 Local Government Election |
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That Council receive the report. |
That Council:
1. Place the revised Draft Access and Equity Policy as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.
2. Place the revised Draft Art and Cultural Collection Policy as outlined in Attachment 2 of this report on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.
3. Place the revised Draft Seniors’ Units for Independent Living Policy as outlined in Attachment 3 of this report on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.
4. Place the revised Draft Volunteers Policy as outlined in Attachment 4 of this report on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.
5. Provide a further report back to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period. |
That Council: 1. Adopt the Design Excellence Panel Policy. 2. Receive and note the Design Excellence Panel Procedures to support the delivery of the Policy. |
C08/19-165 Gipps Road Sporting Complex Asbestos Remediation Project Contract Variation |
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That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to approve the contract variation for tender T-2019-005. |
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C08/19-156 Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2019 |
This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. |
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C08/19-157 Review of Ward Boundaries Prior to 2020 Local Government Election |
This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.
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C08/19-158 Review of Community Development Policies |
This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. |
That Council place the Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 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. |
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C08/19-161 Design Excellence Panel Policy |
This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. |
The Mayor, Councillor Cummings closed the meeting at 6:58pm.