MINUTES OF
THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council
HELD IN THE Council Chambers, CIVIC
PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 28 July 2008 AT 6:50 pm
The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B
Barber in the Chair and Councillors D L Borger MP (retired 11.32 pm), A A
Brown, J Chedid, P Esber (Deputy Lord Mayor), J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa,
OAM, O Jamal, C X Lim (arrived 6.55 pm), M K Walsh, L E Wearne (retired 10.35
pm), A A Wilson and C E Worthington.
WELCOME TO THE NEW GENERAL MANAGER – DR
ROBERT LANG
The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B
Barber welcomed the new General Manager, Dr Robert Lang to the Chamber.
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
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SUBJECT Minutes
of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on |
10053 |
That the minutes be
taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the Meeting. |
APOLOGIES
10054 RESOLVED (Esber/Issa)
That an apology be received and accepted for the absence of
Councillor B W Prudames.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
1
Councillor
J D Finn declared a non pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to item 3 of
City Development regarding
2
Councillor
P J Garrard declared an interest in relation to Item 1 of Closed Session
regarding an Update on
PUBLIC FORUM
PETITIONS
Rescission Motions
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
In accordance with Council's decision of
RESUMPTION OF MEETING
The meeting resumed in the Council Chamber at
7.3 |
SUBJECT REFERENCE DA/1270/2004 - D00986254 REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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That the resolution of the Regulatory Council
Meeting held on 14 July 2008 regarding the Development Application for 25
Talbot Road, Guildford, namely:- (a) That
Council uphold refusal of Section 96AA Application No. 1270/2004/B which
seeks approval to modify the original development application for the
following reasons: 1. That
the proposed modification will have an adverse impact on the heritage
significance of the adjacent heritage cottages within the “ 2. That
the proposed modification does not comply with the following objective for
outdoor areas set out in 3.7.1 of Parramatta Child Care Development Control
Plan, in that the modification fails to minimise potential impacts on adjacent
residential premises in that it will exacerbate the amenity impacts on No 23
Talbot Road in terms of noise transmission and building bulk and scale. In
particular:- 2.1 As
the children’s transition area (veranda) is now elevated higher (approximately
1.9m above the existing ground level) the acoustic impact of the child care
centre will be greater. However, no revised noise assessment report has been
provided to establish whether the elevated transition area is acceptable in
terms of noise impact. 2.2 The
split levels approved under the original consent are now proposed to be
removed. Therefore, the overall height of the building has been increased by
370mm in the front and 1.085m in the rear respectively, which unnecessarily
results in an adverse bulk and scale impact upon the adjoining property at No
3. That
the proposed modification does not comply with the following design
principles for outdoor play space set out in 3.7.2 of 3.1 The
proposed ramping and steps are excessive and does not provide a convenient
and safe means of access for children between the indoor and outdoor play
areas. 3.2 The
proposed zigzagged ramping with associated railing is approximately 28m in
length and 1.9m in overall height. This will significantly block sightlines
and compromise carers’ ability to supervise children between the outdoor and
indoor areas. (b) Further, that
the objectors be advised of Council’s decision. be and is hereby rescinded. The motion was put and lost. NOTE: Councillor
D L Borger left the meeting at |
7.4 |
SUBJECT REFERENCE DA/670/2005 - D00986310 REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
10063 |
That the resolution of the Regulatory Council
Meeting held on 14 July 2008 regarding the Development Application for 10 –
12 Highland Street, Guildford, namely:- (a) That Council refuse
the application for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is
inconsistent with the desired future character of the area as outlined in
Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005 having regards to its height, bulk
and scale. 2. The development does not
satisfactorily enhance the streetscape of the locality. 3. That the proposal fails
to satisfy the relevant zone objectives (a) and (b) for the Residential 2B
zone as prescribed by Clause 16 of Parramatta LEP 2001 as the proposal: 3.1 does not enhance the
amenity and characteristics of the established residential area; 3.2 compromises the
amenity of the surrounding residential area as the proposal fails to minimise
visual impact and opportunities for overlooking. 3.3 is excessive in terms
of height, bulk and scale particularly at the rear of the site. 4. Matters raised by the
objectors and that granting consent to the proposal would not be in the
public interest. (b) Further, that the
objectors be advised of Council’s decision. be and is hereby rescinded. The motion was put and lost. NOTE: Councillor
D L Borger returned to the meeting at |
COUNCIL MATTERS TO BE ADOPTED WITHOUT
DISCUSSION
10064 RESOLVED (Esber/Issa)
That Items
5 of Regulatory, 1 of Roads Paths Access and Flood Mitigation, 2, 3 and 5 of
Community Care and 2, 3 and 6 of City Leadership be adopted without discussion
in accordance with the staff recommendations.
ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD
10065 RESOLVED (Esber/Finn)
That City Development Items be brought forward and considered at this point in the meeting.
Regulatory Reports
9.1 |
SUBJECT Assumed
Concurrence from Director General to Vary Development Standards REFERENCE F2006/00601 - D00971223 |
10066 |
(a) That Council delegate to the General Manager the capacity to vary
development standards contained in the City Centre LEP subject to: 1 Height and FSR not exceeding 10% of the standard prescribed
in the LEP. 2 Council being informed of such whenever the approval is given
under delegated authority and this be reviewed at the beginning of each
Council term. (b) Further, that Council seek a
report from the Manager Land Use and Transport Planning as to an appropriate
process that could be implemented, after a dialogue with the Director General,
to address LEP anomalies and errors. AMENDMENT (Wilson/Garrard) That no further action be taken on this matter. The amendment was put and lost. The motion was put and carried. NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson requested that his
name be recorded as having voted against this decision. |
9.2 |
SUBJECT 87A
REFERENCE DA/1370/2001 - D00966065 REPORT OF Service Manager, Construction and
Development |
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(a) That the report be received and noted. (b) That Council undertake an audit of the existing pathway to
determine if any works are required to ensure the existing pathway is
accessible and unobstructed. (c) That Council engage an independent auditor to review the
maintenance program as required by the conditions of the Bushland Management
Plan to date, and upon completion. (d) That the audit be completed within 2 months. (e) Further, that residents be advised of Council’s decision, supplied
with a copy of Service Manager, Construction and Development report and given
the opportunity to comment. A copy of the audit also be supplied to residents
when available. NOTE: Councillors A A |
EXTENSION
OF TIME
10068 RESOLVED (Jamal/Esber)
That the
time having passed
9.3 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Demolition
of 6 dwelling houses and construction of 27 seniors living/disabled housing
units within a part 1 and part 2 storey multi-housing development. REFERENCE DA/914/2007 - APPLICANT/S Resitech
(Department of Housing) OWNERS Department
of Housing REPORT OF Manager
Development Services |
10069 |
That consideration of this matter
be deferred for further consideration by an outside planning firm
specialising in SEP 5 policy so as to ensure conformity with the Government’s
policy in the best interests of the community. AMENDMENT (Brown/Esber) (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 In accordance with State Environmental Planning Policy
(Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004, a restriction as to
occupier, in accordance with Section 88E of the Conveyancing Act 1919, shall
be registered against the title of the property limiting accommodation on the
premises to the following: 1.1 seniors or people who have a disability (as defined in the
SEPP); 1.2 people who live within the same household with seniors or people
who have a disability; 1.3 staff employed to assist in the administration of and provision
of services to housing provided under State Environmental Planning Policy
(Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004. Reason: To ensure compliance
with the Seniors SEPP. 2. Prior to the commencement of demolition and/or construction
activities, a construction management plan shall be developed and submitted
to Council for approval. The plan shall provide a comprehensive and complete
action and implementation plan to ensure that the anthropological and natural
environment is not unacceptably affected by the proposal. The plan shall
include but not be necessarily limited to the following: 2.1 measures to control noise emissions from the site during the construction
phase; 2.2 measures to suppress odours and dust emissions; 2.3 selection of traffic routes to minimise residential noise
intrusions; 2.4 soil and sediment control measures; 2.5 measures to identify hazardous wastes (such as asbestos) and
the procedures for removal and disposal; 2.6 community consultation; 2.7 construction vehicle parking; 2.8 pedestrian access and safety. Reason: To ensure that
adequate safeguards are employed. 3. A Section 73 Compliance Certificate under the Sydney Water
Act 1994 must be obtained and an application made through an authorised Water
Servicing Coordinator. Following the application, a ‘Notice of Requirements’
will detail water and sewer extensions to be built and charges to be paid.
The Section 73 Certificate must be submitted to the Department of Housing
prior to construction commencing. Reason: To ensure that an
adequate provision is made for services. 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. - AS1428 - The Building Code of - Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 - NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 Reason: To ensure equity. 6. The applicant shall be responsible for
the construction of a new footpath, for the full length of the site along the
Reason: To
ensure appropriate access 7. Before occupation of the development
commences, the landscaping works shown on the endorsed plans must be carried
out and completed to the satisfaction of Council. As far as is reasonably
possible, all new landscaping shall be of a semi-mature nature in order to
expedite screening and privacy mitigation. Reason: To
ensure that suitable landscaping is provided. 8. The landscaping shown on the endorsed
plans must be maintained to the satisfaction of Council, including that any
dead, diseased or damaged plants are to be replaced. The landscape
works shall be maintained into the future to ensure the establishment and
successful growth of plant material to meet the intent of the landscape
design and to enhance the character of the surrounding area. This shall
include but not be limited to watering, weeding, replacement of plant material
and promoting the growth of all plants through standard industry practices. Reason: To ensure the ongoing maintenance of
landscaping. 9 Sydney Water advising Council that the water supply in the
street is adequate for the minimum required water pressure. (b) Further, that the
objectors be advised of Council’s decision. The
amendment was put and carried and on being put as the motion was again
carried. NOTE: 1 Councillor P J
Garrard requested that his name be recorded as having voted against this decision. 2 Councillors A Issa, OAM ( 3 Councillor A A |
FURTHER
EXTENSION OF TIME
10070 RESOLVED (Brown/Chedid)
That the
time having passed
9.4 |
SUBJECT 62-66 Robertson Street and 27-29 Zillah
Street, Merrylands (Lots 15 Sec 3, 16 Sec 3, 36 Sec 3, 37 Sec 3 and 38 Sec 3
in DP 945) (Woodville Ward) DESCRIPTION Demolition of 5 dwelling houses and
construction of a multi unit housing development containing 11 dwellings. REFERENCE DA/726/2007 - Submitted APPLICANT/S Resitech
OWNERS Department
of Housing REPORT OF Manager
Development Services |
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(a) That Council
grant consent to Development Application No. 726/2007 subject to standard conditions. (b) Further, that objectors be advised of Council’s
decision. AMENDMENT (Garrard) That the application be refused on
the basis that it does not satisfy Council’s code in relation to height and
rear setbacks. The
Lord Mayor ruled the amendment out of order as it is a direct negative of the
motion. The
motion was put and carried. NOTE: 1 Councillor D L Borger retired from the meeting at 2 Councillor A A 3 Councillors P J Garrard &
C X Lim requested their names be recorded as having voted against the
decision. |
9.5 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Further
Report - Construction of parish toilets to the existing REFERENCE DA/187/2008 - APPLICANT/S Glanville
Architects Pty Ltd OWNERS Trustees
Catholic Church Diocese REPORT OF Manager
Development Services |
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That
Council grant consent to Development Application No. 187/2008 subject to
standard conditions of consent. NOTE: This
matter was adopted under Minute No 10064 – Council Matters To Be Adopted
Without Discussion. |
City Development
10.1 |
SUBJECT Future
Development of Eastwood Brickworks Site REFERENCE F2008/02976 - D00974803 REPORT OF |
10072 |
(a) That Council not support
the AV Jennings proposal for the Eastwood Brickworks site as it is contrary
to Council’s Residential Development Strategy adopted November 2006 and
Council decline to include the site in a General Residential R1 zone under
the draft Parramatta LEP 2008. (b) That AV
Jennings be advised that Council considers that it is best placed to assess
the future development of the Brickworks site, in consultation with the local
community and would therefore not favour the matter being determined under a
Part 3A process and opposes the Minister for Planning being the consent
authority for the site. (c) Further, that Council amend the draft Parramatta LEP 2008 to include the existing Eastwood Brickworks masterplan as an additional permitted use to ensure the approved masterplan can be completed, notwithstanding the proposed R2 Low Density Residential zone for the site. Note Items 1, 2 and 3 of City Development were brought forward in the
meeting and considered immediately after Council Matters Adopted without Discussion. |
10.2 |
SUBJECT Review
of Draft Heritage Items REFERENCE F2006/01281 - D00986030 REPORT OF Project Officer - Land Use and Transport
Planning |
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(a) That the draft heritage proposals proceed as follows; 1 Council proceeds with
the individual listings of properties identified in the study by Rod Howard
(2007) as listed in the attached detailed report (Attachment 1) where in
agreement with the Government Architect’s Office review. 2 Council proceeds with
the individual listings identified in the study by Graham Hall (2005) as
listed in the attached detailed report (Attachment 1) where in agreement with
the Government Architect’s Office review, with the exception of 3 Council proceeds with
the extension of the Epping/Eastwood Conservation area as identified in the
map in Attachment 3. 4 Council proceeds with
the establishment of the ‘ 5 Council proceeds with
the minor extensions of the Epping/Eastwood Conservation area as suggested by
the Government Architects office and indicated in red in (Attachment 3)
including No’s 26, 39, 41 & 6 Council
proceeds with the minor extensions of the ‘ (b) That the suggested creation of a Conservation Area in the Rose
Crescent area (as identified in Appendix B of Attachment 2) be deferred until
an LGA-wide review is undertaken in the future at such time as an allocation
of funds is available. (c) That the suggested creation of a Conservation Area in the
Sutherland Road area (as identified in Appendix C of Attachment 2) be
deferred until an LGA-wide review is undertaken in the future at such time as
an allocation of funds is available. (d) That all affected property owners be notified of the outcome of the review and resolutions made at this meeting prior to the formal exhibition of any draft LEP. (e) Further, that each Councillor be provided with an A3 map of the
heritage listed properties for their respective wards. Note Items 1, 2 and 3 of City Development were brought forward in the
meeting and considered immediately after Council Matters Adopted without Discussion. |
10.3 |
REFERENCE F2006/00714 - D00986469 REPORT OF Property Program Manager |
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That Council reject the
application of AMENDMENT (Lim/Issa) That Council enter into negotiations with PROCEDURAL MOTION (Jamal) The question be put. The procedural motion
was put and carried. The amendment was put
and lost. The motion was put and
carried. Note 1. Councillor J D Finn declared a non
pecuniary conflict of interest in this matter as Councillor Finn is a small
shareholder in the company that owns 2. Councillor L E
Wearne retired from the meeting at 3. Items 1, 2 and 3 of City Development were brought forward in the
meeting and considered immediately after Council Matters Adopted without Discussion. |
Roads Paths Access and Flood Mitigation
11.1 |
SUBJECT REFERENCE F2004/08023 - D00972239 REPORT OF Project Manager |
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That Council trial with Adshel the
use of up to ten advertising panels to promote the arts program and other
Council activities. NOTE: 1.
This
matter was adopted under Minute No 10064 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without
Discussion. 2.
A
Notice of Motion to rescind this decision was submitted prior to the
conclusion of the meeting. |
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The time having passed
The meeting adjourned at
RESUMPTION OF
MEETING
The meeting resumed at 6.53 pm on Tuesday, 29
July 2008 there being in attendance The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B Barber and
Councillors P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa OAM, O Jamal, M K Walsh, A A
Wilson, C E Worthington.
APOLOGIES
10075 RESOLVED (Esber/Issa)
That an apology be received and accepted for the absence of
Councillors A A Brown, D L Borger, J Chedid, C X Lim, B W Prudames and L E
Wearne.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS
The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B
Barber acknowledged the Barramatugal Clan of The Darug, the traditional land
owners of
Culture and Leisure
12.1 |
SUBJECT Additional
Dog Leash Free Areas REFERENCE F2005/00856 - D00971113 REPORT OF Supervisor Open Space |
10076 |
(a) That Council adopt the four additional dog leash free
sites identified in this report for the purpose of public exhibition. (b) That if no objections are received during the public
exhibition period, to any of the proposed dog leash free areas, then the
sites be designated as a leash free area and signposted appropriately. (c) That staff examine options for additional dog leash free areas in Harris
Park, North Granville and South Parramatta and also enter into discussions
with Parramatta Park with a view to obtaining at least a once a week
arrangement in the Park. (d) That at each dog leash free location, the
following be installed:- 1 At least 3 bins
for placement of dog faeces; 2 Ordinance signs including advice that savage dogs
should not be unleashed; 3 Plastic bags for collection of dog faeces. (e) That if objections are received
during the public exhibition period a further report regarding that site be
presented to Council for consideration. (f) That a report be provided which explores the options of self composting
disposal units for dog faeces and the sandy dog urinal. (g) That any instance where a particular breed of
dog has been declared dangerous by any authority be exempted from this
policy. (h) Further, that Council
officers investigate the best method to raise awareness of owners to not
permit dogs to roam free when not in dog leash free areas. |
Community Care
13.1 |
SUBJECT Arts
Advisory Committee REFERENCE F2005/01943 - D00978643 REPORT OF |
10077 |
That
Council note the Minutes of the Arts Advisory Committee held on |
13.2 |
SUBJECT Minutes
of Access Advisory Committee Meeting REFERENCE F2005/01942 - D00979283 REPORT OF |
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(a) That the Minutes of the Access
Advisory Committee meeting held on (b) Further, that Council note there
are no requests for additional expenditure on this report. NOTE: This
matter was adopted under Minute No 10064 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without
Discussion. |
13.3 |
SUBJECT Minutes
of the Community Safety Advisory Committee REFERENCE F2005/01944 - D00979385 REPORT OF |
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(a) That the Minutes
of the Community Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on (b) Further, that
Council note there is no request for additional expenditure in this report. NOTE: This
matter was adopted under Minute No 10064 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without
Discussion. |
13.4 |
SUBJECT Police
Memorandum of Understanding for the City Centre REFERENCE F2006/01279 - D00978422 REPORT OF |
10078 |
(a) That Council note
that the current Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) between the Police and Council is no longer
operational and that the Police no longer wish to
operate under a formal MoU agreement with Council. (b) That Council seek
to gain agreements to work collaboratively with the Parramatta Local Area
Command via the Crime Prevention Plan and its initiatives, and the newly
appointed Crime Prevention Officer, particularly in regard to operational
matters. (c) Further, that the Crime
Prevention Officer prepare a preliminary report, one month after commencement
of duties, which provides an overview of the current situation and on any suggested
proposals. |
13.5 |
SUBJECT Aboriginal
and REFERENCE F2005/01943 - D00980542 REPORT OF |
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(a) That the minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Advisory Committee held on 27th May 2008 (Attachment 1) be received and noted. (b) That Council place a plaque at (c) That
all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Council officers continue to be
invited to participate in all Council’s future Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander events. (d) That Council write to staff at the Aboriginal Justice Centre,
Attorney Generals Department to thank them for their efforts in attending
Council’s Sorry Day 2008 events. (e) That letters of thanks be sent by Council to the Honourable Tanya
Gadiel and those Councillors who attended Sorry Day 2008 events. (f) That Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Council officers
continue to be represented at the Local Government Aboriginal Network
conference. (g) That Council Officers organise with Parramatta Correctional
facility a NAIDOC BBQ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inmates. (h) That Anne Stonham, Gregory Stonham and Adam Bell’s application
for membership to the Committee be ratified by Council. (i) Further, that Council write to the Honourable Ministers Paul
Lynch and John Hatzistergos asking for an explanation as to why an incident
had occurred at Long Bay Correctional Facility which resulted in inmates’ families
being unable to visit their relatives and seeking clarification regarding the
steps that would be put in place to prevent this from re-occurring. NOTE: This
matter was adopted under Minute No 10064 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without
Discussion. |
13.6` |
SUBJECT Presentation
to Councillor Workshop from City of REFERENCE F2007/00732 - D00981288 REPORT OF |
10079 |
(a) That Council receive and note the information from City of (b) That Council write to Minster for Gaming and Racing, Minister
for Police and the Minister for Local Government requesting that legislation
be changed making it mandatory for
licensed clubs, hotels, and liquor outlets to participate in the local liquor
accord. (c) That copies of the correspondence be forwarded to all local
State Members of Parliament whose electorate fall within the local government
area of (d) Further, that the Crime Prevention Officer be provided with this
information and be asked to review it in light of its applicability in NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson
left the meeting at |
City Leadership and Management
14.1 |
SUBJECT Investments
Report for May 2008 REFERENCE F2004/06960 - D00966156 REPORT OF Manager - Finance |
10080 |
That Council receives and notes the investments report for May
2008. NOTE: Councillor
A A Wilson returned to the meeting at |
14.2 |
SUBJECT Making
of 2008/09 Rates REFERENCE F2007/02457 - D00985932 REPORT OF Group Manager Corporate Services |
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(a) That Council
receive and note the Group Manager
Corporate Services’ report outlining the changes to rates previously made as
part of the adoption of the 2008/09 – 2011/12 Management Plan and (b)
Further,
that Council make the following Rates for the 2008/09 rating year using
Land Values with a valuation base date of Ordinary Rates (A) Residential Rates (i) In
the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is
categorised as Residential land, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero zero two
four five zero zero nine (0.00245009) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The
minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of
any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be four hundred and ninety
two dollars and ninety nine cents ($492.99). (ii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of
Parramatta which is categorised as Residential land and is within the
sub-category of Central Business District (CBD), because it is a centre of
population within the geographical area which is highlighted on the map
exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Management Plan
as Central Business District Centre of Population, an Ordinary Rate of zero
point zero zero one six nine eight eight five (0.00169885) in the dollar upon
the Land Value. The minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the
year in respect of any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be four
hundred and ninety two dollars and ninety nine cents ($492.99) (B) Business Rates (i) In the case of all rateable land within the City of
Parramatta which is categorised as Business land (and is not within the
sub-categories of Business land referred to in (B)(ii) through to and
inclusive of (B)(iv) below), an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero one zero
seven zero five one three (0.01070513) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The
minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of
any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be five hundred and two dollars
and fifty eight cents ($502.58). (ii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of
Parramatta which is categorised as business land and is within the
sub-category of Central Business District (CBD), because it is within the
geographical area which is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection
during the exhibition of the Draft Management Plan as Central Business
District Centre of Activity, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero one nine one
four zero five eight (0.01914058) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The
minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of
any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be five hundred and two
dollars and fifty eight cents ($502.58). (iii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of
Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the
sub-category of Central Business District – Centre of Activity Area No 2,
because it is within the geographical area which is highlighted on the map
exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Management Plan
as Central Business District Centre of Activity Area No 2, an Ordinary Rate
of zero point zero two eight five four seven one five (0.02854715) in the dollar upon the Land
Value. (iv) In the case of all rateable land within
the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within
the sub-category of " Industrial Centres of Activity” because it is
within the suburbs of Camellia, Chester Hill, Clyde, Eastwood, Ermington,
Granville, Guildford, Melrose Park, Merrylands, Northmead, North Parramatta,
Old Toongabbie, Parramatta, Pendle Hill, Rosehill, Rydalmere, Seven Hills,
Toongabbie, Wentworthville and within the geographical areas which are
highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the
Draft Management Plan as "Business Industrial Centres of Activity "
inclusive, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero one one three eight six five
five (0.01138655) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The minimum amount of the
rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel
of such rateable land shall be five hundred and two dollars and fifty eight
cents ($502.58). C) Special
Rates (i) In the case of all rateable land within the City of
Parramatta, a Special Rate, which will be known as Open Space Acquisition
& Embellishment Special Rate and which will consist of a base amount of
fourteen dollars and sixty five cents ($14.65) calculated to yield forty nine
point eight four percent (49.84%) of the total revenue of $1,715,982 for this
Special Rate to which will be added an ad valorem amount which will be
calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero zero zero five six two two
(0.00005622) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such land, for or
towards the acquisition of open space including compulsory acquisition and
the purchase of remnant bushland, the embellishment and maintenance of public
reserve areas, including passive reserve areas and other areas unsuitable for
other recreational pursuits, such works, services, facilities or activities
being, in the opinion of Council, of special benefit to the whole of the
Parramatta Local Government Area. (ii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of
Parramatta with the exception of all rateable land that is highlighted on the
map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Management
Plan as Central Business District Centre of Activity and Central Business
District Centre of Activity Area No 2 and including land categorised as
Residential land within that geographical area, a Special Rate, which will be
known as Suburban Infrastructure Special Rate and which will consist of a
base amount of six dollars and fourteen cents ($6.14) calculated to yield
twenty five point zero nine percent (25.09%) of the total revenue of
$1,339,077.20 for this Special Rate to which will be added an ad valorem
amount which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero zero zero
seven zero eight zero (0.00007080) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such
land, for or towards new infrastructure and environmental works within the
suburbs of the Parramatta Local Government area, such works, services,
facilities or activities being, in the opinion of Council, of special benefit
to that part of Council’s area. (iii) In the case of all rateable land within
the City of Parramatta that is highlighted on the map exhibited for
inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Management Plan as Central
Business District Centre of Population and categorised as Residential land
within that geographical area, a Special Rate, which will be known as CBD
Residential Infrastructure Special Rate and which will consist of a base
amount of nine dollars and ninety one cents ($9.91) calculated to yield
thirty nine point seven seven percent (39.77%) of the total revenue of
$53,251.92 for this Special Rate to which will be added an ad valorem amount
which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero zero one four one
seven four (0.00014174) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such land,
for or towards new infrastructure and environmental works within the Central
Business District of the Parramatta local government area, such works,
services, facilities or activities being, in the opinion of Council, of
special benefit to that part of Council’s area. (iv)
In the case of all rateable land
within the City of Parramatta that is highlighted on the map exhibited for
inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Management Plan as Central
Business District Centre of Activity and Central Business District Centre of
Activity Area No 2 but excluding land categorised as Residential land within
that geographical area, a Special Rate, which will be known as CBD
Infrastructure Special Rate and which will consist of an ad valorem amount
which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero one eight two
three eight seven (0.00182387) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such
land, for or towards infrastructure improvements within that geographical
area, such works, services, facilities or activities being, in the opinion of
Council, of special benefit to that part of Council’s area. (v)
In the case of all rateable land
within the City of Parramatta that is highlighted on the map exhibited for
inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Management Plan as the Economic
Development Special Rate area with the exception of all properties
categorised as Residential within that area, a Special Rate, which will be
known as Economic Development Special Rate and which will consist of an ad
valorem amount which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero
zero three three five nine seven (0.00033597) in the dollar upon the Land
Value for all such land, for or towards the implementation of the Regional
Environmental Plan within that geographical area, such works, services,
facilities or activities being, in the opinion of Council, of special benefit
to that part of Council’s area. NOTE: This
matter was adopted under Minute No 10064 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without
Discussion. |
14.3 |
SUBJECT Report
of the Audit Committee Meetings held on REFERENCE F2008/02951 - D00984585 REPORT OF Manager Service Audit and Review |
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(a) That the Minutes of the Audit
Committee inaugural meeting held on (b) Further,
that the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on NOTE: This
matter was adopted under Minute No 10064 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without
Discussion. |
14.4 |
SUBJECT Report
of the Code of Conduct Committee REFERENCE F2005/02484 - D00984651 REPORT OF Acting General Manager |
10081 |
That no further action be
taken in this matter. |
14.5 |
SUBJECT Adoption
of Department of Local Government Revised Model Code of Conduct REFERENCE F2004/08300 - D00985060 REPORT OF Manager Service Audit and Review |
10082 |
That consideration of this matter
be deferred and Council hold a special workshop to itemise and discuss each
portion of the Revised Model Code of Conduct. AMENDMENT (Finn/Esber) (a) That Council adopt as its Code of Conduct the Model
Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW June 2008. (b) That Council appoint the existing independent Conduct
Committee members as conduct reviewers to Council’s Conduct Review Committee
prior to seeking public expressions of interest as part of a review of the
Code of Conduct commencing in November 2008. (c) Further, that the review of the Code of Conduct and
associated policies scheduled to commence in November 2008 include
consultation with staff and Councillors to enable adoption of a Code of
Conduct which best suits the conduct commitments of Parramatta City Council. The
amendment was put and carried and on being put as the motion was again
carried. |
14.6 |
SUBJECT Proposed
Structure for Outcomes and Development Group REFERENCE F2007/02407 - D00979743 REPORT OF Acting Group Manager Outcomes &
Development |
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That Council
approve, in accordance with section 332(1) of the Local Government Act 1993,
a new structure for the Outcomes and Development Group to Level 4 (service
manager), which includes the establishment of a new unit responsible for
compliance and regulatory functions (Attachment 1). NOTE: This
matter was adopted under Minute No 10064 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without
Discussion. |
14.7 |
REFERENCE F2005/02435 - D00986420 REPORT OF Service Manager - Council Support |
10083 |
That Council adopt the policy and procedures on the provision of
catering (Attachment 1) subject to the following changes:- 1 Include the words in 2.1(b) “ by provision of bowls of
uncut fruit in preference to fruit platters.” 2 The last sentence in 2.4(b) be
altered to read “In particular, free range eggs and chickens are to be
selected over cage eggs and chickens.” |
Notices of Motion
15.1 |
REFERENCE F2004/07334 - D00985946 REPORT OF Councillor J D Finn |
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10084 |
(a) That Council enter
into discussions with all Schools in Westmead and Holroyd City Council to put
in place a trial of “Walking School Buses” for Term 4 2008. (b) Further, that a report be provided at the end
of Term 4 for consideration of extending “Walking School Buses” across the
city.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
10085 RESOLVED (
That Standing
Orders be suspended, in view of the upcoming caretaker period prior to the 13
September Election, to give consideration to the following urgent issues:-
1
Soccer Season;
2
The Lord Mayor ruled that the Adshel matter was one of urgency and could
be heard, however, the issue pertaining to the Soccer Season was not of an
Note
At this time, it was
proposed to move a further motion pertaining to the
MATTER OF URGENCY
1 |
SUBJECT REFERENCE F2004/08023 REPORT OF Project Manager |
10086 |
That the resolution of
the Ordinary Council Meeting held on “That Council trial with Adshel the use of up to
ten advertising panels to promote the arts program and other Council
activities.” be and
is hereby rescinded. The
Lord Mayor ruled that the rescission motion was not one of |
FURTHER SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
2 |
FROM Councillor P J Garrard |
10087 |
MOTION (Garrard/Wilson) That Standing Orders
continue to be suspended to enable consideration of an urgent matter
regarding Sincsolutions and in particular an investigation undertaken by
Kathy Roach. The
Lord Mayor ruled that the matter was not one of great urgency. |
RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
10088 RESOLVED (Esber/Walsh)
That Standing
Orders be resumed.
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10089 |
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 Civic Place Update July
2008. (D00918552) - This report is
confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government act
1993 as the report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a
commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or
proposes to conduct) business.
2 Tender for Waste Processing
and Disposal. (D00971071) - 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.
3 Tender for Provision of
Major Events (
5 21B
NOTE: Councillor
A A Wilson left the meeting at
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That the decisions of Closed Session be noted as follows:- |
16.1 |
SUBJECT Civic
Place Update July 2008 REFERENCE F2004/06404 - D00918552 REPORT OF Group Manager Corporate Services |
10090 |
That Council
receive and note this report. NOTE: 1.
Councillor A A Wilson requested that his
name be recorded as having voted against this decision. 2.
Councillor P J Garrard had declared an
interest in this matter and had temporarily retired from the meeting during
consideration and voting on this matter when considered in Closed Session as
he is a member of the |
16.2 |
SUBJECT Tender
for Waste Processing and Disposal REFERENCE F2008/02639 - D00971071 REPORT OF Manager Assets and Environment |
10091 |
(a) That Council accept the tender from WSN Environmental
Solutions to process and dispose of mixed solid waste at the facility to be
constructed at (b) That Council
accept the tender from WSN Environmental Solutions to either dispose of mixed
solid waste at landfill or process mixed solid waste at the Jacks Gully AWT
facility, until the new facility at (c) That Council
authorise the General Manager to determine in each year of the interim
period, the proportion of mixed solid waste to be processed through AWT. This
determination will be based on the balance of the Domestic Waste Reserve and
the annual Council decision regarding changes to the Domestic Waste Charge. (d) That Council not
accept any of the optional proposals for disposal of Kerbside Cleanup
material and that separate tenders be called for this service. (e) That the Lord Mayor and General
Manager be given delegated authority to finalise the contract documents and
affix the Common Seal of Council to the necessary documents. (f) Further, that Mr
Tom O’Hanlon and his Waste Management Team be congratulated for their fine
work and considerable efforts over an extended period of time on the Tender
for Waste Disposal contract. |
16.3 |
SUBJECT Tender
for Provision of Major Events ( REFERENCE F2008/00650 - D00986454 REPORT OF Acting Service Manager - Major Events and
Sponsorship |
10092 |
(a) That
the tenders submitted by Showcorp Productions, MC Productions and Triumph
Leisure Solutions for the delivery of Australia Day entertainment and concert
infrastructure and management be accepted for a period of three years, with
two extensions of one year period each, subject to satisfactory performance
and on the following basis: 1. That the three successful tenderers, being Showcorp
Productions, MC Productions and Triump Leisure Solutions, will, in compliance
with a specific tender requirement, work in a panel to deliver aspects of the
total tender requirements. (b) That
one supplier be offered a contract for Riverbeats Live infrastructure and
concert management; the successful tenderer for this role being Triumph
Leisure Solutions, for a period of three years with two extensions of one
year period each, subject to satisfactory performance. (c) That
all unsuccessful tenderers be advised of Council’s decision in this matter. (d) Further,
that the Lord Mayor and General manager be given delegated authority to
execute and affix the Common Seal of Council to the necessary documents. |
16.4 |
SUBJECT REFERENCE F2004/08279 - D00984789 REPORT OF Property Program Manager |
10093 |
(a) That Council amend the Parramatta Local Environmental
Plan 2001 to classify Proposed Lot 2 (shown on the plan at Attachment 3) as
operational. (b) That
a report be submitted to the Council on the future use of Proposed (c) That
Council withdraw Caveat (No. Q706363) registered on the land title of (d) Further,
that the Lord Mayor and the General Manager be authorised to affix the
Council seal to a Request for withdrawal of the caveat. |
16.5 |
SUBJECT 21B
REFERENCE F2008/01316 - D00986458 REPORT OF Property Program Manager |
10094 |
That consideration of this matter be deferred
pending the holding of an on site meeting. |
RESCISSION MOTIONS
The Lord Mayor, Councillor P B Barber advised that Notices
of Motion to rescind the following items
had been received prior to the termination of the meeting:-
1 Item 2 of Rescission Motions regarding
2 Item 1 of Roads Paths Access & Flood Mitigation regarding
The meeting terminated at
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