MINUTES OF THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council HELD IN THE Council Chambers, CIVIC PLACE,
PARRAMATTA ON Tuesday, 10 June 2008
AT 6:50 pm
The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B
Barber in the Chair and Councillors D L Borger MP (arrived 6.53 pm), A A Brown,
J Chedid (arrived 6.54 pm), P Esber (Deputy Lord Mayor), J D Finn, P J Garrard,
A Issa, OAM, O Jamal, C X Lim (retired 10.15 pm), 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
APOLOGIES
9924 RESOLVED (Esber/Lim)
That an apology be received and accepted for the
absence of Councillors B W Prudames and M K Walsh.
DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
1 Councillor D L Borger declared an interest in relation to
Item 13.6 of Development Applications regarding
2 Councillor A Issa, OAM declared a non pecuniary
interest in relation to Item 13.9 of Development Applications regarding
3 Councillor J D Finn declared a non pecuniary interest in
relation to Item 13.12 of development applications regarding the development
application submitted in respect of Parramatta Stadium, as Councillor Finn is a member
of the Parramatta Park Trust.
4 The Acting General Manager, Ms Sue Coleman declared a non
pecuniary interest in relation to Item 12.14 of Domestic Applications regarding
MINUTES OF THE LORD MAYOR
PUBLIC FORUM
PETITIONS
City Leadership and Management
7.1 |
REFERENCE F2004/05857 - D00950265 REPORT OF Manager - Finance |
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(a) That Council receive and note the Manager Finance’s
Report. (b) That Council
borrow an amount of $2,798,000 in accordance with the adopted Management Plan
2007/08 – 2010/11. (c) That the Lord Mayor and General Manager be given
delegated authority to determine and accept the most financially advantageous
loan offer received following the obtaining of appropriate quotations from
lending institutions with those quotations, such loan to have the ability to
allow the retirement of the debt at the expiry of the 2 year period. (d) That the Lord Mayor and General Manager be given
delegated authority to complete all necessary loan documents and that the
Common Seal be applied if required to those documents. (e) Further, that Councillors be advised of the terms of
the loan once the loan funds have been drawn down. AMENDMENT (Issa/Wilson) That consideration of this matter
be deferred pending the commencement of the new General Manager. PROCEDURAL MOTION (Esber) The
question be put. The
procedural motion was put and carried. The amendment was put and
lost. The motion was put and
carried. NOTE: Councillors
C X Lim & A A |
Regulatory Reports
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
In accordance with Council's decision of
RESUMPTION OF MEETING
The meeting resumed in the Council Chamber at
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO BE
ADOPTED WITHOUT DISCUSSION
9933 RESOLVED (Esber/Worthington)
That Item No 1 of Domestic
Applications and Item Nos 2, 4 and 8 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, Item Nos 3 to 11 of Domestic and 3, 9, 10 and 11 of
Development Applications were brought forward by the Chairperson and considered
at this point in the meeting in that order.
Domestic Applications
Development Applications
13.3 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION A
Section 82A Review of Determination to review the determination (refusal) of
DA/202/2006 for demolition, tree removal, construction of a two storey dual
occupancy with Torrens Title subdivision. (Location Map - Attachment 3) REFERENCE DA/202/2006 - APPLICANT/S Mr
K C Lam and Ms W Y Ko OWNERS Mr
K C Lam and Ms W Y Ko REPORT OF Manager
Development Services. Also Manager Development Services Memorandum dated |
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That consideration of this matter be deferred to
the Council Meeting (Regulatory) to be held on |
13.4 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION To
fit out and use the existing premises as a takeaway food and refreshment
shop, including the installation of a non-illuminated under awning sign.
(Location Map - Attachment 1) REFERENCE DA/31/2008 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Mr
T H Lam OWNERS Mr
T H Lam REPORT OF Manager
Development Services |
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(a) That Council grant consent to
Development Application No. 31/2008 subject to standard conditions and the
following extraordinary condition. 1. No indoor or outdoor dining is approved
under this consent. 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 9933 – Development Applications To Be
Adopted Without Discussion. |
13.5 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Demolition
of two dwelling houses and construction of a three storey residential flat
building containing 14 units over one level of basement carparking for 21
cars REFERENCE DA/661/2007 - APPLICANT/S Mr
Peter Tannous OWNERS Mr
Peter Tannous REPORT OF Senior Development Assessment Officer |
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(a) That Council grant its consent to
DA/661/2007, subject to standard and the following extraordinary conditions. 1 The applicant shall submit a Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic
Management Plan for the construction and demolition period, to be approved by
Council’s Traffic Engineer or the Principal Certifying Authority prior to the
release of the construction certificate. The plans shall provide information
relating to parking restrictions, emergency access, pedestrian protection,
traffic impacts, traffic routes for heavy vehicles, etc. Reason: To
ensure that suitable management techniques are employed. 2 That the construction certificate plans shall include
reference and depict a 2.4 metres high timber fence along the full length of
the western (rear) boundary of the site, with suitable screen planting of
conifers or the like, within the development site. The fence is to be at the
expense of the owner of the site. Reason: To
protect privacy. 3 Compliance with the acoustical attenuation construction
requirements of the Noise Impact Assessment by RSA Acoustics dated August
2007. Reason: To
protect the aural privacy of future occupants. 4 That
a suitably qualified acoustic consultant is engaged during the construction
to ensure that roof / ceiling, external wall and window construction complies
with the acoustical attenuation standards specified in the Noise Impact
Assessment by RSA Acoustics dated August 2007. Reason: To
protect the aural privacy of future occupants. (b) Further,
that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision. NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson returned to the meeting at |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Section
96(2) modification to DA961/2004 approved for the construction of a 3 storey
mixed use development. The modifications include changes to the facade
design, a 10m2 increase in commercial floor area and internal changes to the
residential units. (Location Map - Attachment 1) REFERENCE DA/961/2004/A - Submitted APPLICANT/S Sidney
Lamb & Associates Pty Ltd OWNERS Merrylands
Property Development Pty Ltd REPORT OF Senior Development Assessment Officer. Also
Senior Development Assessment Officer Memorandum dated |
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(a) That Council modify development consent No. 961/2004
dated Condition No. 1 to be deleted and replaced with the
following condition: 1. The
development is to be carried out in compliance with the following plans and
documentation listed below and endorsed with Council’s stamp, except where
amended by other conditions of this consent:
No construction works (including excavation) shall be undertaken prior
to the release of the Construction Certificate. Note: Further information on
Construction Certificates can be obtained by contacting Customer Service on
9806 5602. Reason: To ensure the work is carried out in
accordance with the approved plans. (b) That
the ancillary matters relating to parking in the back lane be
referred to the Parramatta Traffic Committee. (b) Further, that
the objectors be advised of Council’s decision. NOTE: Councillor D L Borger
had previously declared an interest in relation to this item as the applicant
had attended a fundraiser at which Councillor Borger had been in attendance and
temporarily left the chamber during consideration of this matter. |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Demolition
and construction of a 3 storey residential flat building over basement
carparking with strata subdivision. (Location Map - Attachment 2) REFERENCE DA/772/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Jotan
Holdings Pty Ltd OWNERS Jotan
Holdings Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager
Development Services |
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(a) That Council approve Development Application No. 772/2007 by
the granting of a deferred commencement consent requiring the applicant to
provide Council with proof of registration of an easement 1.2m wide for
drainage through Lot 56 DP 827500 being Lots 1-8 SP 45514 with the NSW
Department of Lands. Upon satisfaction of this matter, an operational consent
subject to standard conditions and the following extraordinary conditions be
issued by Council: 1. Amended plans are to be submitted with the application for
the construction certificate. The plans are to demonstrate that at least 10m3
of storage will be provided for each unit within the basement car park. Reason: To ensure that adequate storage
space is provided for the residents of the development. 2. Sensor activated lighting is to be provided to the pathway on
the eastern side of the development. The plans submitted with the application
for the construction certificate are
to be revised to reflect this requirement. Reason: To ensure that adequate safety is
provided to the development. 3. Amended plans are to be submitted with the application for
the construction certificate. The plans are to indicate that the height of
the wall which separates the front courtyards of units 2 and 3 is a maximum
of 1.2m. Reason: To ensure that the development
makes a positive contribution to the streetscape. 4. Amended plans are to be submitted with the application for
the construction certificate. The plans are to indicate that the maximum
height of the front fence is 1.2m. Reason: To
ensure that the development makes a positive contribution to the streetscape. 5. The provision of disabled access throughout the ground floor
level of the development is required and shall be in compliance with the
Building Code of Australia Part D3 “Access for People with Disabilities” and
Australian Standard AS1428.1 (2001) - Design for Access and Mobility - Part 1
General Requirements for Access - Buildings. A stair ascender is to be
provided to the stairs from the basement car park to the ground floor level.
This requirement shall be reflected on the Construction Certificate plans. Reason: To
ensure equity of access and appropriate facilities are available for people
with disabilities in accordance with Federal legislation. 6. A convex mirror to be installed within the ramp access (one
near the entry driveway and one at the bottom of the ramp access) with its
height and location adjusted to allow an exiting driver a full view of the
driveway in order to see if another vehicle is coming through. Reason: To provide adequate traffic safety
within the development. 7. A contractor with specialist excavation experience must
undertake the excavations for the development and a suitably qualified and
consulting geotechnical engineer must oversee the excavation procedure.
Geotechnical aspects of the development that must be considered include:
appropriate excavation methods, machinery and techniques including proper
shoring (support) and stabilization of the earth (excavated faces), hydro
geological considerations, vibration management and monitoring, and minimal
disturbance to the neighbourhood. Reason: To ensure that excavation work has minimal impact on the
amenity of the area. (b) Further, that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision. NOTE: Councillor A Issa, OAM left
the meeting at |
13.8 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Fitout
and use as a restaurant. (Location Map - Attachment 2) REFERENCE DA/114/2008 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Mr
B Bobby OWNERS Smith
Street Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager
Development Services |
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(a) That Council
grant consent to Development Application No. 114/2008, subject to standard
conditions and the following non standard conditions: 1 The hours of operations being restricted to Reason: To minimise the impact on the amenity of the area. 2 No entertainment
is permitted on the premises which would render the premises a Place of
Public Entertainment (POPE), and for which separate development consent is
required by Council and is not conferred under the approval of DA/17/2008. Reason: To protect the amenity of the
area. 3 The
supply and/or sale of alcohol is prohibited on the premises prior to separate
consent being obtained from the Liquor Administration Board (LAB). Reason: To protect the
amenity of the area.
4 Outdoor dining is limited to 12 tables and
26 chairs located wholly within the property boundaries of the subject site.
No outdoor dining is permitted on Councils footpath area at any time without
further approval from Council. Reason: To confirm
details of the application. NOTE: This
matter was adopted under Minute No 9933 – Development Applications To Be
Adopted Without Discussion. |
13.9 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Convert
and utilise part of a church building for the purposes of a childcare centre
for up to 44 children. (Location Map - Attachment 2) REFERENCE DA/956/2007 - Submitted - APPLICANT/S Dyldam
Developments Pty Ltd OWNERS Trustees
of the Roman Catholic Church REPORT OF Manager
Development Services |
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(a) That Council grant consent to Development Application
No. 956/2007, subject to standard and the following non-standard conditions. 1. The childcare centre shall operate between Reason: To minimise the impact on the amenity of the area. 2. The childcare centre is to provide for a maximum of 44
places and must cater for a minimum of 5 children in the 0-2 years age group Reason: To ensure an adequate number of
places for 0-2 year olds. 3. Prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate, written
certification from a suitably qualified person is to be submitted to the Principal
Certifying Authority, to certify that the proposed development complies with
the requirements of the Children’s Services Regulation, 2004 and any other
requirements of the Department of Community Services. Reason: To ensure
that the proposal satisfies legislative requirements. 4. The
proponent shall ensure that on-site signage includes an after hours contact
telephone number. Reason: For security purposes. 5. A solid fence to a height of 2.3 metres is to be provided
along the side (western) boundary of the site between the childcare centre
and the adjoining residential flat building, adjacent to the outdoor play
area. A plan detailing compliance with this condition is to be submitted to
the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority. Reason: To
mitigate noise. 6. At least one parking space shall be marked for use by a
disabled person, as part of the total parking provision. Reason: To comply with the requirements
of the Childcare Centres DCP (b) Further,
that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision. NOTE: Councillor A Issa OAM
had previously declared an interest in relation to this item as he is a
parishioner of the Church. Councillor Issa temporarily left the chamber
during consideration of this matter. |
13.10 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Demolition
of the existing dwelling and construction of an attached two storey dual
occupancy with REFERENCE DA/634/2007 - Submitted: APPLICANT/S Mr
J Rou OWNERS Ms
R Jia REPORT OF Development Assessment Officer |
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(a) That consideration of this matter be deferred for 1 month and in
the meantime, an on site meeting be held on Saturday 21 June 2008 at 9:00am
between the applicant, concerned residents, interested Councillors and
relevant staff to discuss issues of concern including those concerns as raised
in the recently tabled petition. (b) Further, that all
petition signatories be notified of the on-site meeting. Note Item 1 of Petitions was
considered in conjunction with this matter (Minute No. 9928 refers). |
13.11 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Further
Report - Installation of a mechanical ventilation unit, outdoor seating and
extended hours of operation. REFERENCE DA/720/2007 - Submitted: APPLICANT/S Pizza
on Lomond OWNERS Mrs
J Salisbury REPORT OF Manager
Development Services. Also Manager Development Services Memorandum dated |
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(a) That Council determine Development Application No.
720/2007 subject to standard conditions as well as the following
extraordinary conditions: (i)
The days and hours of operations being restricted to the
following: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Any alterations to the above will require
further development approval. Reason: To minimise the impact on the amenity
of the area. (ii) Outdoor dining is restricted to a
maximum of ten seats. The outdoor
dining area is to be used between Reason: To protect the amenity of the area. (iii) Bottles are not to be disposed into the waste bins after Reason: To
minimise the impact on the amenity of the area (iv) All deliveries to the premises shall take
place between the hours of Reason:
To protect the amenity of the
area. (v) All tables, chairs
and other materials shall be from the same family and kept within the
allotment boundaries at all times. Reason: To
provide a consistent appearance and protect the amenity of the area. (vi) All tables, chairs and other materials
shall either be powder coated, polished aluminum, brushed or stainless steel
finishes. Reason: To
maintain the amenity of the area. (vii) No entertainment or music is permitted
within the external dining area. Reason: To
minimise the impact of the development. (b) That
extra filtering equipment be installed to minimise the smells to surrounding
residences. (c) That
a screen be erected between the shop frontage and the Council boundary to the
top of the shop awning. (d) That
a report be forthcoming as to why previous information sought on all visits
from Rangers and Compliance Officers since February 2007 has not be supplied. (e) That
no alcohol is to be sold or consumed on the premises subject to the legality
of consumption of alcohol not being permitted in or outside the establishment
being established. (f) Further, that objectors be advised of
Council’s decision. NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson left the meeting at
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Use
of Parramatta Stadium and its immediate surrounds for various additional
events, including concerts, music festivals, cultural festivals, children's
carnivals and motorcross events. REFERENCE DA/659/2007 - submitted APPLICANT/S OWNERS The
State of REPORT OF Manager
Development Services |
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(a) That the matter be deferred to the next Regulatory Council
Meeting to be held on (b) That in the meantime, a
meeting take place between the applicant representative, Mr Luke Coleman, the
objectors, including Mr Chris Levins, Director, Parramatta Park Trust, Greg
Smith, Director Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta, interested Councillors
and relevant staff. (c) That a further meeting between relevant council staff and
interested councillors be held. (d) That this meeting
be minuted and provided as supplementary to the Council Report for (e) Further,
that this meeting review the proposal, but not exclusively, against SEPP
(Temporary Structures and Places of Public Entertainment) 2007 and seek the
possible written advice and/or approval for rejection by the Minister for
Planning as according to Part 5A of EP&A Act 1979. AMENDMENT (Issa) That subject to the written
approval of the Parramatta Stadium Trust or the Minister and in accordance
with Section 116C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a
consent be granted subject to standard conditions and the extraordinary
conditions contained in Manager Development Services Report prepared on this
issue. The amendment lapsed due to the want of a seconder. The motion was
put and carried. NOTE: 1 Councillor J D Finn had previously declared a non pecuniary
interest in relation to this item as a member of the 2 Councillor
A Issa, OAM returned to the meeting at |
Notices of Motion
14.1 |
SUBJECT Use
of Portion of Adshel Contract for Arts Program REFERENCE F2004/08023 - D00944857 REPORT OF Councillor A A Wilson |
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(a) That Parramatta
City Council prepare a report to examine if it is practical to use the 2.5%
of Adshel advertising contractually dedicated to Council for the benefit of
Council’s arts program. (b) Further, that this
be liaised between sections to see if this proposal can be harmonised with
current negotiations over refurbishment of the Adshel equipment. Note Councillor C X Lim retired from the meeting at |
14.2 |
SUBJECT REFERENCE F2008/00404 - D00945753 REPORT OF Councillor A A Wilson |
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(a) That Parramatta City Council advise the Dept of Planning that it
will not co-operate in any study that reviews the Epping Conservation area
with an intention of allowing increased density. (b) Further,
that Parramatta City Council cease all negotiations regarding the new LEP
until an assurance is given that there will be no attempt to substantially
alter the character of Epping. AMENDMENT
(Esber/Jamal) That consideration of this matter be deferred
pending receipt of information on this issue from the project control group. The amendment was put and carried. DIVISION ( AYES The
Lord Mayor, Councillor Barber and Councillors NOES Councillors
Chedid, Garrard, Issa and Wilson. The amendment was again declared carried. The amendment on being put as the motion was again
carried. |
14.3 |
SUBJECT Council
Providing Insurance to all Non-Commerial Community Fairs in the LGA REFERENCE F2005/01345 - D00950581 REPORT OF Councillor A A Wilson |
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That Council officer’s prepare a report examining if Parramatta
City Council can look to provide insurance to all Non-Commercial Community
Fairs in the LGA. |
14.4 |
SUBJECT Concept
Plan for New REFERENCE F2004/07861 - D00949928 REPORT OF Councillor D L Borger |
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(a) That a
Concept Plan be prepared by Parramatta City Council in consultation with the
Two Blues Rugby Union Club for a new amenities building to be located
adjacent to the existing amenities building. (b) That
the Concept Plan include provision for toilets, change rooms, a meeting room,
a kiosk, storage area and spectator seating. (c) Further,
that the Concept Plan be brought back to Council for its consideration
with a view to submitting a proposal to the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation
for funding. If possible this should be undertaken with a view to lodging a
funding submission prior to the August 2008 deadline. |
CLOSED SESSION
9961 RESOLVED (
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 item considered during the course of the Closed Session
be withheld. This action is taken in accordance with Section 10A (2) of the
Local Government Act, 1993 as the item listed comes within the following
provisions:-
1
Appointment of the General Manager
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 individuals.
Note
The
following matter was also considered in Closed Session as a Matter of Urgency.
Freeze
on the appointment of Level 3 Managers.
This item is confidential in accordance with
section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the issue relates to personnel
matters.
RESUMPTION OF
MEETING
The the decisions
of Closed Session be noted as follows:-
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SUBJECT Appointment
of General Manager REFERENCE F2008/02877 REPORT OF The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B Barber |
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RESOLVED (Barber/Esber) (a) That Council appoint Dr Robert Lang as General Manager of Parramatta City Council on the terms outlined in the draft letter of offer. (b) That Council delegates under Section 377
of the Local Government 1993, to Dr Robert Lang 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 Council decision be
relayed to Dr Lang and that Council staff be advised of the appointment prior
to any public announcement. (e) That the sub committee work with the newly appointed
General Manager to ensure a performance agreement is signed by Council and
the General Manager within three months of Dr Lang’s commencement. (f) That
the recruitment sub-committee members be thanked for their efforts in making this recommendation to Council. (g) Further, that Council thanks
Watermark Search International and Mr Randall Maple for their professional
services while working with the sub-committee. |
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SUBJECT Freeze
on Level 3 Appointments REFERENCE F2008/02877 FROM Councillor
Pierre Esber |
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RESOLVED (Esber/Garrard) (a)
That a freeze be placed on level 3 and above appointments until
commencement of the General Manager on (b)
Further, that the Lord Mayor take whatever action is
required, (including obtaining legal advice) to address any recent (ie within
the last month) appointments. |
The meeting terminated at
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