1 May 2024
Minutes of the Council Meeting 1 May 2024
Present:
Councillors
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Lisa Lake (Mayor)
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Councillor
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Ola Hamed (Deputy
Mayor)
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Councillor
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Steve Christou
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Councillor
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Diane Colman
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Councillor
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Greg Cummings
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Councillor
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Glenn Elmore
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Councillor
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Paul Garrard
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Councillor
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Kun Huang
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Councillor (Via
Audio-Visual – joined 6:32pm)
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Helen Hughes
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Councillor
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Mohamad Hussein
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Councillor (arrived
6:46pm)
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Suman Saha
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Councillor
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Michael Zaiter
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Councillor
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Officers
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Melissa Attia
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Acting General Manager
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Daniel Cavallo
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Director Environment
& Planning
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Nicole Byrn
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Director Community
& Culture
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Charlie Ayoub
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Director Governance
& Risk
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Tony Chahine
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Acting Director Corporate
Performance
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Warrick Hay
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Acting Director City
Services
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Colin McFadzean
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General Counsel
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Carol Karaki
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Manager Governance
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Bianca Mourched
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Coordinator Governance
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The Mayor, Councillor Lake declared the meeting open at 6:30pm.
Opening Prayer
The opening prayer was read by Pdt. Jatinkumar Bhatt from
Sri Mandir Hindu Temple.
Acknowledgement of
Country
The Mayor, Councillor Lake read 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 Lake
asked all of those in attendance to stand for the playing of the Australian
National Anthem.
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Min.721
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Apologies / Requests for
Leave of Absence/ Requests for Attendance by Audio-Visual Link
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Note: The Mayor,
Councillor Lake noted that Councillor Farooqui and Councillor Sarkis are an
apology for this meeting, as leave of absence was granted to them at the
meeting held on 17 April 2024.
Motion (Cummings/Zaiter)
That in accordance with Clause 5.3 of the Code of
Meeting Practice, an apology be accepted on behalf of Councillor Rahme
for this Council meeting.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Hughes, Lake, Saha, and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
Motion (Zaiter/Elmore)
That in accordance with Clause 5.24 of the Code of
Meeting Practice, Council approve the attendance of Councillor Huang at
this meeting via Audio/Visual Link due to illness.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Lake, Saha, and
Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
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The Mayor, Councillor Lake advised that the Council meeting
was being streamed live on Council's website and all in attendance must ensure
their speech to the Council is respectful and use appropriate language.
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Min.722
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C05/24-505 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting
of Council - 17 April 2024
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Motion (Garrard/Cummings)
That Council confirm the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 17 April 2024.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Lake, Saha, and
Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
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Declarations of
Pecuniary & Non Pecuniary Conflicts of Interest
Councillor
Hughes declared a Less than Significant, Non-Pecuniary interest in relation to
Item C05/24-512 Property Committee – PC024/24 – Further Report
– Proposed Acquisition - Berala, as the owner and owner’s partner
of the site are acquaintances.
Councillor
Elmore declared a Less than Significant, Non-Pecuniary interest in relation to
Item C05/24-507 Planning Proposal for 4-4A Terminal Place, Merrylands, as he is
a member of the Sydney Central Planning Panel and may be asked to consider the
matter in that capacity. As such, he will leave the Chamber prior to any
discussion in relation to the matter.
Councillor
Hamed declared a Less than Significant, Non-Pecuniary interest in relation to
Item C05/24-507 Planning Proposal for 4-4A Terminal Place, Merrylands, as she
is a member of the Sydney Central Planning Panel and may be asked to consider
the matter in that capacity. As such, she will leave the Chamber prior to any
discussion in relation to the matter.
Councillor
Garrard declared a Less than Significant, Non-Pecuniary interest in relation to
Item C05/24-512 Property Committee – PC024/24 – Further Report
– Proposed Acquisition - Berala, as he has a casual relationship with one
of the property owners.
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Min.723
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Mayoral Minute - Recognition and Congratulations to local Para-athlete
Ethan Hallak
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Motion (Lake)
That Council recognise Ethan Hallak’s many
achievements and wish him luck reaching his dream of one day becoming a
Paralympian basketball player.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Lake, Saha, and
Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
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Speakers on Items on the Council
Meeting Agenda
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Speaker
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Item #
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Suburb
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Mr Ross Grove
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C05/24-511 Response to
Notice of Motion - Promotion of Opportunities in Development Industry
(C04/24-502)
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Westmead
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Councillor Hussein entered the
Meeting at 6:46pm during Public Forum.
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Min.724
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Alteration of Order of
Business
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Motion (Zaiter/Saha)
That in accordance with Clause 8.2 of the Code of
Meeting Practice, Council alter the order of business to allow Items
C05/24-511 Response to Notice of Motion - Promotion of Opportunities in
Development Industry (C04/24-502) to be brought forward for consideration at
this time of the Meeting.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s) For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard,
Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake,
Saha, and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
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Min.725
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C05/24-511 Response
to Notice of Motion - Promotion of Opportunities in Development Industry
(C04/24-502)
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Motion (Christou/Garrard)
That Council receive the report and determine to
proceed with an Option which introduces a temporary deferral on the payment
of development contributions upon development with no capital value threshold
subject to a Construction Certificate being issued within two years of the
commencement date of the temporary deferral arrangement.
Foreshadowed Motion (Huang/Saha)
That Council receive the report and determine to
proceed with Option 1 that no changes undertaken to arrangements on the
payment of developer contributions upon development as outlined in the
report.
The Motion moved by Clr Christou on being Put was
declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s) For the Motion: Christou,
Cummings, Garrard, Hamed, Hughes
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Colman,
Elmore, Huang, Lake and Saha.
During the consideration of this item, Councillor
Elmore raised a point of order, citing an alleged breach of Clause 15.11 (d)
of the Code of Meeting Practice, advising that Councillor Christou made
personal insults toward another Councillor. The Mayor, Councillor Lake asked
Councillor Christou to withdraw his comment. Councillor Christou withdrew his
comment.
Councillor Hussein left the Meeting at 6:57pm during
the consideration of this item.
Councillor Cummings left the Meeting at 7:36pm and
returned at 7:38pm during the consideration of this item.
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7:47pm
The Mayor, Councillor Lake
adjourned the meeting due to technical issues with the video of the live
stream.
7:57pm The Mayor, Councillor Lake resumed the meeting.
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Min.726
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Matter of
Urgency - Councillor Garrard
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In accordance with Clause 9.3(b) of
the adopted Code of Meeting Practice, the Mayor ruled that
the business raised without notice by Councillor Garrard in relation to
the World Falun Dafa Day on 13 May 2024 be heard by Council as a matter
of urgency, as it requires a decision by the Council before the next
scheduled ordinary meeting.
Motion
(Garrard/Christou)
That
in accordance with clause 9.3(a) of the adopted code of meeting
practice, the business raised by councillor Garrard in relation to the
world Falun Dafa day be considered at this meeting as a matter of urgency.
The motion on being put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
for the motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake, Saha,
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
Councillor Hussein returned to the Meeting at 7:59pm during
the consideration of this item.
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Min.727
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Matter of Urgency - World Falun Dafa Day
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Motion
(Garrard/Christou)
That
Council formally recognise May 13, representing the 32nd year
celebration of World Falun Dafa Day and support that recognition by conveying
to the organisation a statement of support and well wishes.
The Motion on being Put was declared LOST.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Cummings, Garrard, Hughes and Zaiter.
Councillor(s)
Against the Motion: Colman,
Elmore, Hamed, Huang, Hussein, Lake and Saha.
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Matter of Urgency - Councillor Hughes
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In accordance with Clause 9.3(b)
of the adopted Code of Meeting Practice, the Mayor
Councillor Lake ruled that the business raised without notice
by Councillor Hughes in relation to concerns with amenity in Berala not be
heard by Council as a Matter of Urgency, as it does not require a
decision by the Council before the next scheduled ordinary meeting. The Mayor,
Councillor Lake advised Councillor Hughes that the appropriate action would
be to lodge the matter as a Notice of Motion to allow proper consideration of
the matter at a future Council meeting.
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Matter of Urgency - Councillor Christou
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Councillor Christou made an
application under Clause 9.3(b) of the adopted Code of Meeting
Practice that business he wished to raise in relation to a book in
Council’s Libraries regarding same sex parents be heard by Council as a
matter of urgency. The Mayor, Councillor Lake advised that she would consider
the application at a later point in the meeting after consideration of other
items of business that were on the agenda.
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8:07pm
The Mayor, Councillor Lake
adjourned the meeting in accordance with Clause 15.13 of the Code of Meeting
Practice.
8:17pm The
Mayor, Councillor Lake resumed the meeting.
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Min.728
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Items Resolved by Exception
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Motion (Elmore/Hussein)
That Council adopt items C05/24-513
and C05/24-515 on the Council Agenda as per the recommendations in the
reports.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake, Saha,
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the
Motion: Nil.
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C05/24-513 Cumberland
Local Traffic Committee - Minutes of 3 April 2024 Meeting and Items
Considered under Delegated Authority
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Resolved by Exception
That Council:
1. Note
the items considered under delegated authority by the Cumberland Local
Traffic Committee at the 3 April 2024 meeting, as provided in Attachment 1.
2. Receive
and note the minutes of the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee meeting held
on 3 April 2024, as provided in Attachment 2.
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C05/24-515 Tender
Evaluation Report - Auburn Depot Amenities Upgrade
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Resolved by Exception
That Council:
1. Accept
the Tender Evaluation Panel’s recommendation to award the contract to Build
Australia Pty Ltd T/A Ozworth Construction, (ABN 41 163 811 989) in
accordance with Clause 178(1)(a) of the Local Government (General)
Regulations 2021, for $805,633.00 (excluding GST).
2. Delegate
to the General Manager the authority to execute the contract and any
associated documents.
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Min.729
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C05/24-506 Adoption of Library Strategy 2024
- 2027 - Post Exhibition
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Motion (Colman/Hamed)
That Council adopt the Library Strategy 2024 - 2027
as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report.
Amendment
(Christou/Garrard)
Add the
below words:
subject
to the following being undertaken:
That
Council take immediate action to rid same sex parents books/materials in
Council’s library service.
The Amendment on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Amendment: Christou,
Cummings, Garrard, Hughes, Hussein and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Amendment: Colman,
Elmore, Huang, Lake and Saha.
The Amendment then became the Motion as follows:
Motion
(Christou/Garrard)
That Council adopt the Library
Strategy 2024 - 2027 as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report subject to the following being undertaken:
That
Council take immediate action to rid same sex parents books/materials in
Council’s library service.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Cummings, Garrard, Hughes, Hussein and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Colman,
Elmore, Huang, Lake and Saha.
During the consideration of this item, Councillor Colman
raised a point of order, advising that Councillor Garrard made an inappropriate
remark. The Mayor, Councillor Lake asked Councillor Garrard to withdraw his
comment. Councillor Garrard withdrew his comment.
Councillor Hamed left the
Meeting at 8:31pm during the consideration of this item.
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Min.730
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C05/24-507 Planning Proposal
for 4-4A Terminal Place, Merrylands
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Motion (Cummings/Zaiter)
That Council:
1. Endorse
an amended Planning Proposal to be prepared for 4-4A Terminal Place,
Merrylands (Site 2) applying to Lot 1 DP 1173048, Part of Lot 1 DP 229589,
and Part of Lot 1 DP 1302939 (R4 zoned land), that seeks to amend the
Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2021, to:
a. Increase Height of
Buildings (HoB) controls for proposed Building D1 from 39 metres to 65 metres
b. Increase proposed
Floor Space Ratio controls for:
I. Buildings D1
and D2 from 5:1 FSR to 5.5:1 FSR, and
II. Buildings B and C
from 5:1 FSR to 6:1 FSR
c. Apply a gross floor
area of not exceeding 500m2 of ‘commercial premises’
as an additional permitted use for proposed Buildings D1 and D2 (Block D)
only.
2. Endorse
that the planning proposal for 4-4A Terminal Place, Merrylands be forwarded
to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway
Determination.
3. Prepare
a Voluntary Planning Agreement to derive public benefit, should a Gateway
Determination be received.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Cummings, Garrard, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Saha.
Councillors Elmore and Colman left the Meeting at
8:45pm prior to the consideration of this item.
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Min.731
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C05/24-508 Response
to Notice of Motion - Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations (C07/23-346)
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Motion (Saha/Hamed)
That Council:
1. Receive and note
the report.
2. Place the Draft Public
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy and supporting Guideline
on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, and subsequently adopt the
document if no adverse submissions are received.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Colman,
Cummings, Elmore, Hamed, Huang, Hussein, Lake, Saha and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Christou,
Garrard and Hughes.
Councillors Elmore and Hamed returned to the Meeting
at 8:47pm during the consideration of this item.
Councillor Colman returned to the Meeting at 8:48pm
during the consideration of this item.
Councillor Hussein left the Meeting at 8:57pm and returned
at 8:58pm during the consideration of this item.
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Min.732
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C05/24-509 Draft
Cumberland Walking and Cycling Strategy - Post Exhibition Report
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Motion (Colman/Elmore)
That Council adopt the Draft Cumberland Walking
and Cycling Strategy as provided in Attachment 1 of this report.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED Unanimously.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake,
Saha and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
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Min.733
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C05/24-510 Draft
Cumberland Local Shops Study - Post Exhibition
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Motion (Garrard/Hussein)
That Council adopt the Cumberland Local Shops Study as
provided in this report.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED Unanimously.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake, Saha
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
Councillor Christou left the Meeting at 9:30pm and
returned at 9:32pm during the consideration of this item.
Councillor Hamed left the Meeting at 9:31pm and returned
at 9:34pm during the consideration of this item.
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Min.734
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C05/24-512 Property Committee - Minutes of
Meeting held 22 April 2024
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Motion (Hamed/Saha)
That Council:
1. Receive
the Minutes of the Cumberland Property Committee meeting held on 22 April
2024, and adopt the recommendations contained therein with the exception of item ITEM PC026/24 which will be dealt with separately.
2. Include
a copy of the resolutions of Council in the Minutes.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake, Saha
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion:
Nil.
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Min.735
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C05/24-514 Cumberland
Local Traffic Committee - 3 April 2024 - Recommendations to Council
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Motion (Saha/Colman)
That Council endorse the recommendations for items
considered by the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee at the 3 April 2024
meeting, as provided in this report.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED Unanimously.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake, Saha
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion:
Nil.
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Min.736
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Extension of Time
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Motion (Christou/Hussein)
That Council in accordance with
Clause 18.2 of the Code of Meeting Practice, extend the meeting by 1
hour to conclude at 11:00pm, or if an item being discussed is unfinished at
11:00pm, at the conclusion of that item.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake, Saha
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
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Min.737
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Closed Session
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At this stage of the meeting being 9:51pm, the Mayor
advised that in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local
Government Act 1993, it is proposed to move into Closed Session to
consider the following item:
Item PC026/24 - Wentworthville Community and Recreation
Hub as the item contains the following:
(2)(d)(i) – information involves commercial
information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the
commercial position of the person who supplied it.
Motion (Cummings/Saha)
That in
accordance with S.10A(2)(c) and (d)(i) of
the Local Government Act 1993, Council enter into Closed Session to consider
Item PC026/24 within Item C05/24-512 Property Committee - Minutes of Meeting
held 22 April 2024.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake, Saha
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion:
Nil.
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Min.738
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Item PC026/24 - Wentworthville Community and Recreation
Hub
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Motion (Colman/Hamed)
That Council:
1. Receive the
report.
2. Endorse the
preparation and finalisation of a concept and detailed design for the new
Wentworthville Community and Recreation Hub, including supporting studies and
approval documentation, noting the following requirements:
a) a function
room that caters for a capacity of at least 600 people
b) a permanent
stage
c) further
consideration of car parking
d) a dedicated
theatre room for a capacity of 250 people
e) further
consideration of the outdoor event space
3. Pursue grant
funding opportunities that can contribute to the delivery of the project.
4. Undertake a
community consultation process in the near future to inform the finalisation
of the concept design.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hussein, Lake, Saha and
Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion:
Hughes.
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Min.739
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Open
Session
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Motion (Zaiter/Saha)
That Council resume the public meeting.
The Motion on being Put was declared CARRIED.
Councillor(s)
For the Motion: Christou,
Colman, Cummings, Elmore, Garrard, Hamed, Huang, Hughes, Hussein, Lake, Saha
and Zaiter.
Councillor(s) Against the Motion: Nil.
On resumption of the public meeting
at 9:58pm, the Mayor, Councillor Lake read out the resolution made in Closed
Session.
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The Mayor, Councillor Lake
closed the meeting at 10:00pm.
Chairperson___________________
Appendix 1 Resolutions of the Council following consideration
of the recommendations of the Property Committee Meeting held at Merrylands
Administration Building, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands NSW 2160 on Monday 22
April 2024.
Council received the Minutes of the
Property Committee held on 22 April 2024 and adopted the recommendations with
the exception of item PC026/24 which was resolved by Council separately. The
resolutions of Council are below.
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ITEM PC017/24 - Update on Committee
Resolutions
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Resolved
That Council receive the status update on Committee
resolutions.
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ITEM PC018/24 -
Update on General Property Leases/Transactions
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Resolved
That Council receive the update.
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ITEM PC019/24 -
Proposed Lease of 167 Fairfield Road, Guildford (Part Foray Street)
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ReSOLVED
That Council:
1. Endorse the
proposed lease to Sundown Building Supplies Pty Ltd (ABN 36 675 238 267) in
accordance with the offer and lease period outlined in the report.
2. Delegate
authority to the General Manager to finalise the agreement terms and execute
the documentation following public notification.
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ITEM PC020/24 -
Outcome of Expression of Interest - 42 Lane Street, Wentworthville
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ReSOLVED
That
Council:
1. Decline
to accept any of the Expression of Interest submissions received in
accordance with Clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General)
Regulation 2021 as a new process is likely to produce better results.
2. In
accordance with Regulation 178(3)(b) of the Local Government (General)
Regulation 2021, invite fresh Expression of Interest submissions based on
the same or different details.
3. Receive
a report on the outcome of the updated Expression of Interest process.
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ITEM PC021/24 -
Outcome of Expression of Interest - Former Banksia Babes Childcare
Centre
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ReSOLVED
That Council:
1. Note the
outcome of the Expression of Interest process; and
2. Undertake a new
Expression of Interest Process for a long-term lease over the site for the
purpose of an education and care facility, for a total maximum period of 15
years including all option periods.
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ITEM PC022/24 -
Outcome of Expression Of Interest - Management and Operation of
Council's Seniors Units/Aged Care Living Accommodation
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ReSOLVED
That Council:
1. Decline the
submission received in accordance with Clause 178 (1)(b) of the Local
Government (General) Regulation 2021. Council’s reasons for
declining to invite fresh tenders or applications is that due to limited market capability and
available tenderers, calling fresh tenders would not produce better results.
2. Enter into
negotiations with Evolve Housing Pty Ltd (ABN 161
277 137 31) in accordance with Clause 178 (3)(e) of the Local
Government (General) Regulation 2021. In accordance with Clause 178(4)(b)
of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, Council’s
reasons for determining to enter into negotiations is to finalise terms on a
proposed agreement given the speciality of the service required.
3. Receive the
outcome of negotiations at a future Property Committee meeting for
consideration.
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ITEM PC023/24 -
Further Report - Property Acquisition Request - Auburn
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Resolved
That Council:
1. Not proceed with
the proposed property acquisition for 309 Cumberland Road Auburn.
2. Endorse the
preparation of a planning proposal seeking to:
· Remove
the following sites for proposed land acquisition for the purposes of open
space:
a. 309
Cumberland Rd Auburn
b. 311
Cumberland Rd Auburn
c. 313
Cumberland Rd Auburn
d. 33
Albert Rd Auburn
e. 30
Fraser St Auburn
· Propose
to rezone the sites from RE1 Public Recreation to R2 Low Density Residential,
as provided for adjoining properties.
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ITEM PC024/24 -
Further Report - Proposed Acquisition - Berala
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Resolved
That Council:
1. Receive
the update.
2. Endorse
the commissioning of an updated valuation report, ensuring that the
report reflects the recently announced Transport Oriented Development (TOD)
State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) reforms which impacts this site
directly.
3. Authorise
the General Manager to make an offer to purchase the property in accordance
with the updated formal valuation report to be obtained, and financial
implications outlined in this report;
4. Delegate
authority to the General Manager to execute on behalf of Council any
documents associated with the proposed acquisition.
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ITEM PC025/24 -
Further Report - Merrylands Town Centre
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ReSOLVED
That the Property Committee subject to Council
endorsement undertake the following actions:
1. Receive
the report, detailing the independent valuation report previously requested;
2. Refer
the matter to Council’s Independent Property Specialist to undertake a
Residual Land Value analysis;
3. Delegate authority to
the General Manager to undertake an Expression of Interest Process to appoint
a suitably qualified commercial real estate agency for the future disposal of
the site; and
4. Receive the outcome of
the above processes to a future Property Committee meeting for further
consideration.
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ITEM PC026/24 -
Wentworthville Community and Recreation Hub
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ReSOLVED
The Council:
1. Receive
the report.
2. Endorse
the preparation and finalisation of a concept and detailed design for the new
Wentworthville Community and Recreation Hub, including supporting studies and
approval documentation, noting the following requirements:
a) a function room that caters for a
capacity of at least 600 people
b) a permanent stage
c) further consideration of car parking
d) a dedicated theatre room for a
capacity of 250 people
e) further consideration of the outdoor
event space
3. Pursue
grant funding opportunities that can contribute to the delivery of the
project.
4. Undertake
a community consultation process in the near future to inform the
finalisation of the concept design.
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