MINUTES OF
THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council
HELD IN THE Council Chambers, CIVIC
PLACE,
The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B
Barber in the Chair and Councillors D L Borger MP, A A Brown, J Chedid (arrived
7.13 pm), P Esber (Deputy Lord Mayor), J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM
(arrived 8.28 pm), O Jamal, C X Lim, M K Walsh, L E Wearne, A A Wilson and C E
Worthington.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS
The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B
Barber acknowledged the Barramatugal Clan of The Darug, the traditional land
owners of
MINUTES
SUBJECT Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on
9798 RESOLVED (Worthington/Esber)
That the Minutes be taken as read and
be accepted as a true record of the Meeting
MOTION (Garrard)
That in relation to Minute No. 9773,
the Lord Mayor’s comments to the effect that he is ‘comfortable with the metro
strategy’ be included in the minutes.
The Lord Mayor ruled the motion out of order as a similar
motion had been defeated at the 2 previous Council Meetings.
APOLOGIES
9799 RESOLVED (
That an apology be
received and accepted for the absence of Councillor B W Prudames.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
1 Councillor D L Borger declared an interest in relation to
Item 18 of Development Applications regarding
MINUTES OF THE LORD MAYOR
NOTE: A Lord Mayoral
Minute is to be considered in Closed Session
regarding the Appointment of an Acting General Manager.
PETITIONS
PUBLIC FORUM
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO BE ADOPTED WITHOUT DISCUSSION
9801 RESOLVED (Esber/Lim)
That Item Nos 1, 2 and 4 of Domestic
Applications and Item Nos 11, 14, 15 and 16 of Development Applications as
listed on the Agenda for the Council Meeting held on
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO BE BROUGHT
FORWARD
That due to the attendance of
interested persons in the public gallery, Items 1 to 7, 10, 12, 17 and 19 of
Development Applications were brought forward by the Chairperson and considered
at this point in the meeting in that order.
Domestic Applications
Development Applications
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SUBJECT 2B DESCRIPTION Development
Application No. 713/2007 that seeks approval for the demolition of a two
storey hostel (hospital) and construction of a new three storey hostel in two
separate buildings. REFERENCE DA/713/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Resitech
(Department of Housing) OWNERS NSW
Land & Housing Corporation REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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That consideration of the
application be deferred pending a redesign of the proposal to address the
impact on the courtyard and privacy of the adjoining nursing home. AMENDMENT (Borger/Brown) (a) That, subject
to the written approval of the Department of Housing or the Minister and in
accordance with Part 116C of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act
1979, the application be approved subject to standard, and the following
extraordinary, conditions: 1 Cameras (CCTV) are to be installed allowing a view of all
entry and exit points from both buildings and the carparking area. The
cameras are to monitor activities 24 hours per day and digital technology
shall be utilised. The control area shall be strategically placed within the
building in order to maximise surveillance opportunities. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the Surveillance and Privacy Act
are adhered to. Reason: For safety purposes and crime deterrence. 2 Security access or swipe cards are to be used for all
secure areas within the premises. Reason: For
the safety of staff. 3 A monitored intruder alarm system shall be installed upon
the premises and shall be designed to the Australian Standard (Domestic &
Commercial Alarm Systems). Movement detection devices (with lights) shall be
strategically located around the premises. Reason: To
enhance safety. 4 All lighting on the site shall be designed to ensure no
adverse impact on the amenity of the surrounding residential area by light
overspill. Lighting shall comply with Australian Standard 4282-1997: Control
of the Intrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting. Reason: To protect the amenity of surrounding
residents. 5 The design of the facility must permit effective,
appropriate, safe and dignified use by all people, including those with
disabilities and must be in accordance with: NSW Health Facility
Guidelines, in particular Part B – Design for Access, Mobility, OH&S and
Security. DDS32 Improved Access for
Health Care Facilities. AS1428 The Building Code of Commonwealth Disability
Discrimination Act 1992 NSW Anti-Discrimination Act
1977 Reason: To ensure equity. 6 An operational management plan in one complete document
shall be submitted prior to the use commencing and submitted to Council to
form part of this consent, addressing such matters as: minimisation of anti-social
behaviour visitor and staff safety site security noise management lighting procedures when the premises
is fully occupied fire safety Reason: To promote the safety for residents, visitors and staff. 7 At any time, the hostel is limited to a maximum of 48
adults (some flexibility should be provided for accompanied children sharing
rooms with parents/guardians) for accommodation purposes. Reason: To
comply with the terms of this consent. 8 A notice is to be permanently affixed in a public location
that is readable from a public footpath, specifying a 24 hours contact
telephone number of the manager/ supervisor on duty. Reason: To
advise the public of an appropriate contact number in the event of an
incident. 9 The existing footpath adjacent to the site in Fleet Street
shall be extended to the gap in the stone wall in Fleet Street at no cost to
Council, but in accordance with Council’s specifications. No structures are
to be erected on the land between the site’s western boundary and the
heritage-listed stone wall, nor between the northern boundary and the same
wall in Reason: To
improve pedestrian access. 10 The BBQ area and courtyard located adjacent to the southern
boundary of the site shall be limited in use to the ours of Reason: In order to avoid impact on the amenity of adjoining
residents. 11 Delivery vehicles using the service driveway shall be
restricted to the hours of Reason: In order to avoid
impact on the amenity of adjoining residents. 12 The service driveway shall have a lockable gate in order to
restrict access to this area to staff and contractors only. Details to be submitted to Council prior to
work commencing. Reason: For safety and to avoid adverse impacts on adjoining
residents. (b) Further,
that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision. The amendment
was withdrawn by the mover, Councillor D L Borger. The motion was
put and carried. NOTE: Councillor
A Issa, OAM arrived at the meeting at |
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
In accordance with Council's
decision of
RESUMPTION OF MEETING
The meeting resumed in the
Council Chamber at 8.55 pm there being in attendance The Lord Mayor,
Councillor P B Barber in the Chair and Councillors D L Borger, A A Brown, J
Chedid, P Esber (Deputy Lord Mayor), J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM, C X
Lim, M K Walsh, L E Wearne, A A Wilson and C E Worthington.
Note
In view of items having been brought forward to accommodate persons in
the public gallery, the next item considered was Item 17 of Development Applications
regarding
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Erection
of 4 floodlight towers and use of park for sports training seven days a week
until REFERENCE DA/490/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S OWNERS REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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That consideration of this matter
be deferred and in the meantime, Councillors be provided with a list of all
persons notified in relation to the proposal. AMENDMENT (Chedid/Wilson) (a) That Council grant consent to Development Application
No. 490/2007 subject to standard conditions and the following specific
conditions. Hours of Use 1. Sports training at the park shall cease by Hours of Operation of Lighting 2. The floodlighting of the sports fields is to be turned off
by no later than 9.00pm Monday to Saturday and by 8.00pm on Sundays and
Public Holidays. The floodlighting is not to be used during daylight. The
floodlighting is not to be turned on unless the sports fields are intended to
be used that same day and is to be switched off as soon as the use is
completed. The lights are to be turned on
by an automatic timing system controlled by Council staff, with lights turned
off by users or Council staff and an automatic timing system is to be
installed preventing use beyond the approved hours of use. Car
Parking 3. The car parking area accessed off Complaints Handling Procedure 4. A complaints handling procedure is to be prepared and
provided to Council for approval prior to the first use of the floodlighting.
The complaints handling procedure is to detail the process for handling
complaints related to the extended hours of use of the park under
floodlighting, including but not limited to nuisance from lighting, noise and
patron behaviour. Details are to include: 4.1 a manned contact phone number for complaints; 4.2 specified timeframes for response to complaints; 4.3 appropriate methods of response (i.e. written or verbal);
and 4.4 measures that may be used in response to complaints (such as
the number of warnings given to organizations against which numerous
complaints are received and likely penalties including banning use by the
organization and/or limitations on the hours of use by such organisations). 4.5 A copy of the complaints handling procedure is to be
provided to all organisations using the park under floodlighting. A letter
summarizing the procedure and providing the contact number is to be sent to
all residents notified of the development application prior to the
commencement of the use of the park under floodlighting. Flood Proofing the 5. All electrical wiring and accessories related to the
lighting poles are to be provided above 28.15m AHD. All underground cable/duck
or similar are to be flood proofed. Details are to be provided prior to the
commencement of works. Specification of Lighting 6.
The flood lighting to be installed is to be in compliance with
the lighting design and report detailed in the letter dated (b) Further,
that a memorandum be provided to Councillors outlining the number of sporting organisations
that utlilise this park. The amendment was put and
lost. The motion was put and
carried. |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Alterations
and additions to St Olivers Primary School REFERENCE DA/1025/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Catholic
Education Office - Diocese of OWNERS The
Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church - Diocese of REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That
Development Application No. 1025/2007 be approved subject to standard conditions. (b)
Further, that the objector
be advised of Council’s decision. NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No 9801
- Development Applications Adopted Without Discussion. |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION To
fitout and use the premises as a Thai Restaurant, including changes to the
shopfront, and the installation of two building identification signs. REFERENCE DA/992/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Jimmy
Zhou OWNERS Mr
A P Kathestides REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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That Council
grant consent to Development Application No 992/2007 subject to standard
conditions and the following extraordinary condition: 1 Further consent is
to be obtained prior to the use of outdoor dining amenities; and is to comply
with the Parramatta City Council Outdoor Dining Policy 2006. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area. NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No
9801 - Development Applications Adopted Without Discussion. |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION The
erection of two building identification signs on an existing Medical Centre. REFERENCE DA/1035/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Ozedocs
Pty Ltd OWNERS Ozedocs
Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That Development
Application No 1035/2007, which seeks approval for two identification signs,
be approved, subject to standard conditions and the following extraordinary
condition. 1 The background colour of the proposed under awning sign
and notice board sign are to be modified so as to be beige or off-white
tone. Details of the colours are to be
submitted to the satisfaction of the PCA prior to the issue of the
Construction Certificate. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area. (b) Further, that
objectors be notified of Council’s decision. NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No 9801
- Development Applications Adopted Without Discussion. |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Further
report - Development Application No.43/2007 that seeks approval for
demolition, tree removal, restoration of a heritage-listed building and the
construction of a new building that will be used as a multi-purpose community
facility. REFERENCE DA/43/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S ProjectVision OWNERS Vedanta
Centres of Australia Limited REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That the
application be approved subject to standard, and the following extraordinary,
conditions: 1 The existing median island on Reason: To satisfy the requirements of the RTA. 2 Provision must be made to accommodate all vehicles associated
with demolition and construction activities as the use of Reason: To ensure that traffic flow is not unduly affected. 3 Existing parking restrictions must be retained and existing
‘NO PARKING’ along the frontage of the development site is to be replaced
with ‘NO STOPPING’ restrictions. This restriction shall be implemented prior
to the commencement of any demolition works on site. Reason: Safety purposes and to comply with RTA requirements. 4 The proposed deck adjacent to the western boundary of the
site is to be used in association with the day to day needs of the residents
of the premises and not to be used for gatherings, activities, entertainment
or any other use associated with the community facility. The proposed timber
screening of the deck shall have a height of no less than 1.5 metres above
the finished floor level of the deck. Reason: To protect the privacy of the adjoining residents. 5 The hours of operation of the proposed activities shall be
limited to the following:
* The Yoga Philosophy classes and birthday vigils
are NOT to be held on the same
day. 6 The bin store and store room adjacent to proposed Unit 9
are to be deleted. The bin store to be located in the basement carpark with
details to be provided in the construction certificate. Reason: To protect the heritage integrity of the dwelling. 7 The proposed gazebo structure shall be deleted from the
proposal. Reason: To protect views to and from the site. 8 No greater than 15 persons shall reside on the premises
at any one time. ‘Residing’ shall include short term and long term
accommodation. Reason: To comply with the terms of this consent. 9 In relation to the removal of Tree No.1, the Ring-Tailed
Possum currently residing in the tree shall be rescued and relocated by an
experienced person or a group such as WIRES, prior to the removal of the
tree. Reason: To allow the possum to be relocated. 10 The premises is only to be used in association with the
Community Facility and is not to be used as backpacker’s accommodation, a
hotel or a boarding house. Reason: To ensure compliance with the terms of this consent. 11 A permit under the Section 140 of the NSW Heritage Act (or
an exemption from seeking that permit) shall be obtained prior to the issue
of a Construction Certificate. Reason: Having regard to potential archaeological finds. 12. Details of the
external restoration of the heritage listed house to be submitted as part of
the construction management plan showing the timing of restoration integrated
with the new building and with the simultaneous submission of both building
certificates. 13 Fencing along (b) That the
objectors be advised of Council’s decision. (c) Further, that
Council’s traffic section monitor traffic in the vicinity for 2 years from the issue of the
development consent and report to Councillors on this issue. NOTE: Councillor O Jamal returned to the
meeting at |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Section
96(1A) modification to DA/1093/2004/A approved for the construction of a
two-storey dual occupancy with Strata subdivision. The modification seeks to
change the subdivision type from strata subdivision to REFERENCE DA/1093/2004/A - Submitted APPLICANT/S CV
Foreshore Surveyors OWNERS REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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That Council grant consent to modify Development Application 1093/2004
dated 1 The description of the approved
development is as follows: Construction of a detached dual
occupancy development with NOTE: Councillor D L Borger
declared an interest as he resides in close proximity to the proposal and
temporarily retired from the meeting during consideration of this matter. |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Completion
of the partially constructed dwelling additions including a new roof and the
use of the building for residential purposes. REFERENCE DA/413/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Mr
C C Wong and Mrs Y W Yi OWNERS Mr
C C Wong and Mrs Y W Yi REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That consideration of this
application be deferred until such time as issues raised by Foggins Boyle,
Epping Civic Trust, Fong and Chung and at the on site meeting are fully
investigated and reported on together with any subsequent action that has
resulted. (b) Further, that during the deferral
period, the applicant be requested to redesign the proposal to allow a metal
pitched roof with pitch through the middle at 8 degrees. AMENDMENT (Wilson/Wearne) (a) That Council grant consent to
DA/413/2007 subject to standard conditions with the following additional
conditions:- 1 The
roof to be metal pitched north/south with pitch through the middle at 8
degrees and be of a non reflective matt heritage colour. 2 Removal of bearers and
joists for the upper floor. 3 1.5 m lapped and capped
fencing to be provided on all boundaries
(except front boundary) such fencing not to be stepped. (b) Further, that a further report be
provided to Councillors on the issues as raised by Foggins Boyle, Epping
Civic Trust, Fong and Chung and at the on site meeting together with any
subsequent action that has resulted. The amendment was put and carried and on
being put as the motion was again carried. NOTE: Councillor C E Worthington requested
his name be recorded as having voted against this decision. |
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That Standing Orders be suspended
to enable consideration of an urgent motion relating to the The
Chairperson ruled that the matter was one of urgency. SUBJECT REFERENCE FROM Councillor J
D Finn RESOLVED (Finn/Lim) (a) That Council receive an urgent report
relating to the (b) Further, that following
the above report , Council staff seek comment from a suitably
qualified expert from the Bureau of Criminology. |
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SUBJECT Security and Cleanliness Issues in
Vicinity of FROM Councillor C X Lim |
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That an update on cleanliness, security and lighting issues in the area
surrounding Fleet Street, North Parramatta and the stairway connecting Fleet Street
to Albert Street be provided. The Lord Mayor advised
that this matter was not of an urgent nature but undertook to provide Councillor
Lim with a memorandum on this issue. |
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SUBJECT Progress Report on Work undertaken
by Stategic Analyst, Crime and Corruption Prevention Officer FROM Councillor P J Garrard |
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RESOLVED (Garrard/Lim) (a)
That
a progress report be provided by the Stategic
Analyst, Crime and Corruption
Prevention Officer on the work carried out to date since his appointment and
further, that the officer’s view be sought on what actions need to be
undertaken in order to oversee the regulatory and development functions of
Council, so as to ensure appropriate and responsible standards of approval
practices covering brothels, massage parlours, licensed premises, tattooists and
piercing estabishments. (b)
Further, that in order to better address the public
interest and future integrity of the City’s governance around such issues of
brothels, licensed premise, The Lord Mayor ruled that the motion was one of |
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SUBJECT Issue of Compliant Certificate - FROM Chris Worthington |
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MOTION (Worthington/Finn) That Council take Class 4 proceedings against the decision to issue a
compliant development certificate in respect of the premises at The motion was put and lost. Note Councillor C E Worthington
requested that his name be recorded as having voted against this decision. |
CLOSED SESSION |
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Members of the
press and public be excluded from the meeting of the Closed Session and
access to the correspondence and reports relating to the items considered
during the course of the Closed Session be withheld. This action is taken in
accordance with Section 10A(s) of the Local Government Act, 1993 as the items
listed come within the following provisions:- |
1 Tender No. 3/2008 -
Construction of Marsden Weir Fish Lock.. (D00902635) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (d) of
the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains commercial information of
a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial
position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage
on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.
2 Appointment of Acting
General Manager. (D00914665) – This report is confidential in accordance with
section 10A (2) (a) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains
personnel matters concerning particular
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That the decisions of Closed Session be noted as follows:- |
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SUBJECT Tender
No. 3/2008 - Construction of Marsden Weir Fish Lock. REFERENCE F2008/00963 - D00902635 REPORT OF Service Manager Capital Projects |
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(a) That both tenders be rejected by
Council. (b) That the two tenderers be so
advised. (c) Further, that fresh tenders be advertised. |
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SUBJECT Appointment of Acting General
Manager REFERENCE F2006/00863 - D00914665 REPORT OF The Lord Mayor Councillor P B Barber |
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(a) That Council appoint
Sue Coleman, Group Manager, City Services to act as General Manager until the
commencement of the new General Manager. (b) That Council
delegates under Section 377 of the Local Government Act, 1993, to the person
specified by this resolution to have the functions of the General Manager to
exercise Council’s powers, functions, duties and authorities contained in
legislation and the functions of the Council as specified in: 1 The Local Government Act 1993 and related
Acts; and 2 Other
Acts under which Council powers, authorities duties and functions. (c) That this delegation is subject to the following limitations: 1 The provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and any
other legislation relevant to the delegations; 2 Council may by resolution direct the Acting General Manager
in exercise of any function herein delegated; 3 The Acting General Manager shall exercise the functions
herein delegated in accordance with and subject to: 3.1 The provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 as amended; 3.2 All and every
policy of the Council adopted by Resolution and current at the time of the
exercise of the functions herein delegated. (d)
That the above delegation shall commence immediately and shall
remain in force until specifically altered or revoked in writing. (e)
Further, that the Lord Mayor be supported in his
actions in this matter. |
The meeting terminated at
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