Council Meeting
20 November 2019
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Steve Christou (Mayor) |
Councillor |
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Eddy Sarkis (Deputy Mayor) |
Councillor |
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Ned Attie |
Councillor (arrived 6:38pm) |
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George Campbell |
Councillor |
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Greg Cummings |
Councillor |
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Glenn Elmore |
Councillor |
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Paul Garrard |
Councillor (arrived 6:32pm) |
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Kun Huang |
Councillor |
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Lisa Lake |
Councillor |
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Joseph Rahme |
Councillor (arrived 6:38pm) |
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Suman Saha |
Councillor |
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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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Colin McFadzean |
General Counsel |
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Karl Okorn |
Executive Manager Development and Building |
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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 Officer |
Opening Prayer
The opening prayer was read by Father Dimitri Kokkinos from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
The Mayor, Councillor Christou 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 Christou asked all of those in attendance to stand for the playing of the Australian National Anthem.
Notice of Live Streaming of Council Meeting
The Mayor, Councillor Christou 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.782 Apologies/Leave of Absence
Resolved (Sarkis/Saha)
That the apology tendered on behalf of Councillor Hamed be accepted.
There were no declarations of interest.
Confirmation of Minutes
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C11/19-278 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council - 6 November 2019 |
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That Council confirm the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 6 November 2019. |
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Min.784 |
MM11/19-15 Mayoral Minute – Cumberland Council Bushfire Appeal |
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Resolved (Christou) That Council:
2. Provide any additional funds raised through its fundraising barbecues in November and December 2019 to the Salvation Army Disaster Appeal. |
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Min.785 |
Matter of Urgency – Councillor Sarkis |
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Resolved (Sarkis/Zreika) That in accordance with Clause 9.3(b) of the Cumberland Council Code of Meeting Practice, Standing Orders be suspended to permit the Matter of Urgency in relation to bushfires. |
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Min.786 |
Matter of Urgency – Natural Open Space in the Cumberland LGA |
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Resolved (Sarkis/Zreika) That: 1. Following the recent catastrophic fire conditions in Sydney, Council prepare a report outlining natural open space including but not limited to parks, gardens and bushland within the Cumberland LGA which could be affected by the same. 2. Council make representation to the relevant Ministers and State Members in relation to this matter. |
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Min.787 |
Matter of Urgency – Councillor Sarkis |
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Resolved (Sarkis/Garrard) That in accordance with Clause 9.3(b) of the Cumberland Council Code of Meeting Practice, Standing Orders be suspended to permit the Matter of Urgency in relation to dumping of trolleys. |
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Min.788 |
Matter of Urgency – Dumping of Trolleys |
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Resolved (Sarkis/Garrard) That Council: 1. Investigate options with respect to the removal and enforcement of abandoned/dumped shopping trolleys. 2. Consider options including the requirement for coin-operated or wheel-locking shopping trolleys as part of all development applications for new or upgraded shopping centres. 3. Receive a report detailing options to ensure shopping centres are held accountable for the control of abandoned shopping trolleys across the LGA.
Councillor Rahme left the Meeting at 6:43pm and returned to the Meeting at 6:46pm during the consideration of this item. |
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Min.789 |
Matter of Urgency – Councillor Sarkis |
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Resolved (Sarkis/Garrard) That in accordance with Clause 9.3(b) of the Cumberland Council Code of Meeting Practice, Standing Orders be suspended to permit the Matter of Urgency in relation to the intersection of Ettalong Rd and Old Prospect Rd, Greystanes. |
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Min.790 |
Matter of Urgency – Intersection of Ettalong Rd and Old Prospect Rd, Greystanes |
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Resolved (Sarkis/Garrard) That Council: 1. Write to the Roads and Maritime Services and the Minister for Transport and Roads requesting a speed/red light camera be installed at the intersection of Ettalong Rd and Old Prospect Rd Greystanes heading East/West. 2. Refer this matter to the next Traffic Committee Meeting for consideration. 3. Request the Local Member of Parliament make representations regarding this matter. |
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Min.791 |
Resumption of Standing Orders |
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Resolved (Garrard/Attie) That in accordance with Clause 8.2 of the Code of Meeting Practice, Council resume the normal order of business. |
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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 Roydon Ng |
C11/19-285 Cumberland 2030: Our Local Strategic Planning Statement |
Lidcombe |
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Mr Roydon Ng |
C11/19-290 Notice of Motion - Youth Advisory Committee |
Lidcombe |
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Mr Tony Oldfield |
C11/19-285 Cumberland 2030: Our Local Strategic Planning Statement |
Auburn |
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Mr Tony Oldfield |
C11/19-291 Notice of Motion - Councillor Representatives in Various Council Committees |
Auburn |
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Mr Rish Akolkar |
C11/19-290 Notice of Motion - Youth Advisory Committee |
Pendle Hill |
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Mr Alex Soyer |
C11/19-290 Notice of Motion - Youth Advisory Committee |
Greystanes |
Speakers on General Items
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Speaker |
Subject |
Suburb |
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Mr Noel Wright |
Correspondence Received from Council |
Guildford |
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Min.792 |
Suspension of Standing Orders |
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Resolved (Attie/Cummings) That in accordance with Clause 8.2 of the Code of Meeting Practice, Council suspend standing orders to allow Items C11/19-285, C11/19-289, C11/19-290, C11/19-291, C11/19-292 and C11/19-293 to be brought forward for consideration at this time of the Meeting. |
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That Council abolish the Youth Advisory Committee and take the necessary process of notification of members and public if required.
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, Christou, Garrard, Rahme, Sarkis, Zaiter and Zreika. Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Campbell, Cummings, Elmore, Huang, Lake and Saha. |
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Min.796 |
C11/19-289 Notice of Motion - Representatives on the board for Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) |
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That Council appoint Mayor Steve Christou along with Councillor Paul Garrard as Cumberland Council's representatives on the board for Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) and undertake the necessary notifications. Foreshadowed Motion (Campbell) That: 1. Council’s positions on the Board of WSROC be declared vacant and that nominations be called to fill them. 2. Any nomination be submitted to the General Manager within seven days. 3. A paper be brought to the next Council Meeting advising of the nominations received and Council then determine the Councillors to fill the vacant positions. The Motion moved by Councillor Attie seconded by Councillor Sarkis on being Put was declared CARRIED to become the resolution of Council.
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, Christou, Garrard, Rahme, Sarkis, Zaiter and Zreika.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Campbell, Cummings, Elmore, Huang, Lake and Saha.
Councillors Huang and Rahme left the Meeting at 8:04pm and returned to the Meeting at 8:05pm during the consideration of this item. |
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Min.797 |
C11/19-292 Notice of Motion - Changes to the Cumberland Council Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (CIHAP) Policy |
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That Council Rescind the Cumberland Local Planning Panel Policy and Cumberland Local Planning Panel Procedure, and continue to rely on the current provisions of the relevant Ministerial Directions for the operation of Local Planning Panels, as applicable to Cumberland. |
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Min.798 |
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That Council receive a report with respect to the following: 1. Naming the newly constructed children's playground in New Glasgow Park on Factory Street Granville to Quanne Diec playground; and 2. Construction of a small monument (or similar) dedicated to Quanne Diec within the New Glasgow Park in consultation with the family of Quanne Diec. |
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Min.799 |
Resumption of Standing Orders |
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Resolved (Sarkis/Garrard) That in accordance with Clause 8.2 of the Code of Meeting Practice, Council resume the normal order of business. |
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Min.800 |
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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 C11/19-279, C11/19-282, C11/19-283, C11/19-284, C11/19-288, C11/19-294 and C11/19-295 be moved in bulk. |
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Min.801 |
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That Council receive this report. |
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Min.802 |
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That Council receive this report. |
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That Council receive the October 2019 Investment Report. |
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C11/19-284 Update on Community Safety and Crime Prevention Initiatives |
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That Council receive and note the information in this report. |
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C11/19-288 Response to Notice of Motion - Westmead Residential Parking Supply |
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That Council note the information contained in the report. |
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C11/19-294 Request from Fire & Rescue NSW for a Fire Safety Audit on Identified Building |
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That Council note the report from Fire & Rescue NSW and the actions being undertaken to resolve the concerns raised. |
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C11/19-295 Tender Evaluation Report - Replacement Booking System - T-2019-001 |
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That Council:
1. Decline to accept any of the tenders received in accordance with Clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, due to no tenders meeting the requirements of the tender proposal.
2. Initiate a new competitive process in accordance with Council’s Procurement Operational Procedure. |
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That Council: 1. Receive the Annual Report 2018-19. 2. Receive a report following the Councillor workshop in February 2020 addressing the concerns raised by Council in relation to Council’s financial position. |
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Min.809 |
C11/19-281 Quarter 1 Performance Report on the Operational Plan 2019-20 and Quarterly Budget Review Statement |
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Note: The Director People and Performance and the Director Finance and Governance presented to Council in relation to this item. Resolved (Zaiter/Attie) That Council: 1. Receive the Quarter One Performance Report on the Operational Plan 2019-20. 2. Approve the revised estimates of income and expenditure for 2019-20 contained in the Quarterly Budget Review Statement. Councillor Cummings left the Meeting at 8:41pm during the consideration of this item and did not return.
Councillor Rahme left the Meeting at 8:55pm and returned to the Meeting at 8:57pm during the consideration of this item. |
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C11/19-282 Report on Outstanding Council Resolutions |
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This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. |
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C11/19-283 Investment Report - October 2019 |
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This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. |
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C11/19-284 Update on Community Safety and Crime Prevention Initiatives |
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This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. |
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C11/19-285 Cumberland 2030: Our Local Strategic Planning Statement |
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This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. |
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Min.810 |
C11/19-286 Proposed Business Planning Controls for inclusion in the new Cumberland Development Control Plan |
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That Council: 1. Endorse the planning approach to controls for business development in the Cumberland area, as provided in Attachment 1; and 2. Note that the above items will be included in the draft Cumberland Development Control Plan.
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, Christou, Garrard, Elmore, Huang, Lake, Rahme, Saha, Sarkis, Zaiter and Zreika.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil
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Min.811 |
C11/19-287 Proposed Employment Planning Controls for inclusion in the new Cumberland Development Control Plan |
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That Council: 1. Endorse the planning approach to controls for employment development in the Cumberland area, as provided in Attachment 1; and 2. Note that the above items will be included in the draft Cumberland Development Control Plan. 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, Christou, Garrard, Elmore, Huang, Lake, Rahme, Saha, Sarkis, Zaiter and Zreika.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil |
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The Mayor, Councillor Christou closed the meeting at 9:00pm.
