MINUTES OF
THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council
HELD IN THE Council Chambers, CIVIC
PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 10 November 2008 AT 6:48pm
The Lord Mayor, Councillor A
Issa, OAM, in the Chair and Councillors P B Barber, A Bide, J Chedid, G J
Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard (Deputy Lord Mayor), M A Lack, C X Lim,
S D Lloyd, M D McDermott, L E Wearne and A A Wilson.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS
The Lord Mayor, Councillor A
Issa, OAM acknowledged the Barramatugal Clan of The Darug, the traditional land
owners of Parramatta and paid respect to the elders both past and present.
MINUTES
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SUBJECT Minutes
of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on
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That the minutes be
taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the Meeting. |
APOLOGIES
It was noted that Councillor P Maitra was absent as he was in attendance
at the Parks and Leisure Conference being held from 9 to
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
1
Councillor P B Barber declared a non
pecuniary interest in relation to item 12.6 regarding the development
application submitted for
2
Councillors P B Barber, J Chedid and L
E Wearne declared an interest in Items 14.2 and 14.3 of Closed Session
regarding
Public Forum
PETITIONS
Development Applications Referred For
On-Site Meetings
Regulatory Reports
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO BE ADOPTED WITHOUT DISCUSSION
No items were adopted without discussion.
Reports - Domestic Applications
Reports - Development Applications
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12.3 |
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION The application seeks
approval to subdivide the land into two allotments and strata title subdivide
an approved office building into two allotments. (Location Map Attachment 1) REFERENCE DA/569/2008 -
Submitted APPLICANT/S Marion Australia Pty
Ltd OWNERS Mr Aghnatios Alam REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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That
Development Application No. 569/2008 be approved subject to standard
conditions and the following extraordinary condition: 1. The subdivision certificate shall not be
issued until the final occupation certificate has been issued for the works
approved under Development Consent No. DA/563/2006. Reason:
To ensure that the subdivision of the site relates to the approved
development. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Councillors
P B Barber, A Bide, G Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa OAM, M
Lack, C X Lim, S Lloyd, M McDermott and A A Wilson. NOES: Nil. Note Councillor L E Wearne left
the meeting at |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Section 96(2)
application to modify the approved hours of trading and hours for the sale of
alcohol for Strike Bowl. REFERENCE DA/266/2008/A -
Submitted: APPLICANT/S Grant Cusack
Solicitor Principal OWNERS Holdmark
Properties Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That
Council modify Development Consent No. 255/2008 dated Condition
No. 1 is to be modified to read as follows; 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:
Reason: To comply ensure the work is carried out
in accordance with the approved plans. Condition No. 40 is to be
modified as follows; 40. The days and hours of operation being
restricted to the following: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Any alterations to the above
will require further development approval. Reason: To protect and maintain the amenity of the
area. Condition No. 41 is to be
modified as follows; 41. The sale of alcohol to patrons is restricted to the following: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Any alterations to the above
will require further development approval. Reason: To ensure consistency with conditions of Liquor Licence. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Councillors
P B Barber, A Bide, G Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa OAM, M
Lack, C X Lim, S Lloyd, M McDermott and A A Wilson. NOES: Nil. |
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SUBJECT Further Report - DESCRIPTION Demolition, tree
removal and construction of 4 detached single storey in-fill self care
dwellings under SEPP (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004
(Locality Map - Attachment 1) REFERENCE DA/185/2007 -
Submitted APPLICANT/S ARDesign OWNERS Aged Care and
Living Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That Council grant consent to
Development Application No 185/2007, subject to standard conditions and the
following extraordinary conditions: 1. The development is to comply with the
relevant design standards specified under Schedule 3 of State Environmental
Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004. These
include design requirements relating to siting standards, security, letter
boxes, private car accommodation, accessible entry, interior: general,
bedroom, bathroom, toilet, surface finish, door hardware, ancillary items,
living room and dinning room, kitchen, laundry and storage for linen. Reason:
To comply with the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing
for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004. 2. The creation of a restriction as
to use of land in accordance with section 88E of the Conveyancing Act 1919, restricting the
occupation of the premises to: (a) seniors or people who have a disability, (b) people who live within the same household
with seniors or people who have a disability, (c) staff employed to assist in the
administration of and provision of services to housing provided, as defined
under Clauses 8 and 9 of State Environmental
Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004. Reason:
To comply with the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing
for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004. 3. All advertising, signage, marketing or
promotion of the sale of the dwellings in this development shall make clear
reference to the fact that this is a State Environmental Planning Policy
(Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004 development and that
at least one occupier shall be aged 55 or over or have a disability. Reason:
To comply with the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing
for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004. 4. The development is to remain as Housing
for Seniors or People with a Disability within the meaning of State
Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a
Disability) 2004. Reason:
To comply with the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing
for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004. 5. The proposed concrete footpath from the
site to Reason:
To ensure a suitable access pathway is provided in accordance with the
provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or
People with a Disability) 2004 and to preserve the environmental amenity of
the area. (b) That
Council support the SEPP No.1 objection to Clause 40(3) of State
Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a
Disability) 2004 with respect to the non-compliance with the minimum site
frontage. (c) Further, that the objectors be advised of
Council’s decision. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Councillors
P B Barber, A Bide, G Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa OAM, M
Lack, C X Lim, S Lloyd, M McDermott and A A Wilson. NOES: Nil. |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION New outdoor dining
area in lieu of landscaped terrace, including new retaining walls,
balustrade, 6 umbrellas (with supporting columns) and a coffee cart. The new
outdoor dining area is proposed to accommodate a maximum of 30 tables and 120
chairs. (Attachment 1 - Locality Map) REFERENCE DA/149/2008 -
Submitted APPLICANT/S TNT Investments Pty
Ltd OWNERS REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That Council grants a ‘Deferred
Commencement’ consent under the provisions of s.80(3) of the Environmental
Planning & Assessment Act 1979, as amended. The consent shall not operate
until the applicant satisfies the Council as to the following matters
contained in Part A of this consent: Part A – Deferred Commencement 1. A
lease-agreement being entered into between the applicant and Parramatta City
Council in relation to that part of the proposal being located over Council’s
reserve ( 2. Details
of the proposed planter boxes, including their location, being submitted to
Council’s Strategic Asset Management Unit prior to installation. 3. Details
of the texture, type and colour of the proposed pavers shall be submitted to
Council’s Strategic Asset Management Unit prior to installation. (b) That
upon satisfactory completion of the above, a final consent will be issued,
including standard and the following extraordinary conditions contained in
Part B below. Part B 1. The
applicant is to ensure that all relevant approvals of the Liquor
Administration Board are secured, prior to the use commencing. Reason: To ensure compliance with relevant legislation. 2. This
approval shall only apply to those works proposed within the 140m² outdoor
area and does not include any notation relating to any other land. Reason: To ensure that the consent relates to what was sought. 3. The outdoor dining area subject of this
development application shall only be used between Reason: To minimise the impact on the amenity of the area 4. This
consent limits the number of tables to 30 and the number of chairs to 120. Reason: To ensure compliance with the terms of this consent. 5. The
applicant must ensure that disabled access is maintained at all times around
the perimeter of the outdoor dining area. Reason: To ensure equitable access. 6. The
coffee cart is not to be a fixed structure. It must be wheeled into the
building after hours. Reason: For security reasons. 7. The proposed works are to be carried out
so that: (i) no materials are eroded, or likely to be
eroded, are deposited, or likely to be deposited, on the bed or shore or into
the waters of the (ii) no materials are likely to be carried by
natural forces to the bed, shore or waters of the Reason: To comply with the
requirements of NSW Maritime. 8. Any material that does enter the Reason: To comply with the
requirements of NSW Maritime. 9. Best practice methods shall be adopted
for the on-site control of runoff, sediment and other pollutants during and
post construction. Methods shall be in accordance with the relevant
specifications and standards contained in the manual Managing Urban Stormwater – Soils and Construction, issued by the
NSW Department of Housing/Landcom in 2004 and any other relevant Council
requirement. Reason: To comply with the
requirements of NSW Maritime. 10. The erosion, sediment and pollution
controls shall be installed and stabilised before commencement of site works.
This does not include the works associated with the construction of the
appropriate controls. Reason: To comply with the
requirements of NSW Maritime. 11. The proposed system for erosion, sediment
and pollution control is to be effectively maintained at or above design
capacity for the duration of the works until such time as all ground
disturbed has been stabilised and rehabilitated so that it no longer acts as
a source of sediment. Reason: To comply with the
requirements of NSW Maritime. 12. The foreshore is to be fully protected for
the duration of the works. This includes preventing the storage of any
machinery, materials, equipment, supplies or waste receptacles within the
inter-tidal area. Reason: To comply with the
requirements of NSW Maritime. 13. Access for delivery and removal of
materials to and from the site is not to make use of the waterway and the
adjoining foreshore, nor private land adjoining the site. Reason: To comply with the
requirements of NSW Maritime. 14. No works are to be undertaken on land
owned by NSW Maritime (i.e below MHWM) without the relevant approvals being
granted by NSW Maritime. Reason: To comply with the
requirements of NSW Maritime. (c) Further, that the objectors be advised of Council’s
decision. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Councillors
A Bide, G Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, A Issa OAM, M Lack, C X Lim, S Lloyd, M
McDermott, L E Wearne and A A Wilson. NOES: Councillor
P J Garrard. Note 1. Councillor P B
Barber declared a non pecuniary interest in this matter as the owner of the property is
well known to him and temporarily retired from the meeting during
consideration and voting on this issue. Cou 2. Councillor L E
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Demolition, tree
removal and construction of a detached two-storey dual occupancy with REFERENCE DA/904/2007 -
Submitted: APPLICANT/S Residential
Logistics Pty OWNERS Mr H K Carelsen
and Mrs M Carelsen REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That Council grant a deferred commencement consent (drainage
easement required) to Development Application No. 904/2007 subject to
standard conditions. (b)
Further, that objectors be advised of
Councils decision. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Councillors
P B Barber, A Bide, G Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa OAM, M
Lack, C X Lim, S Lloyd, M McDermott and A A Wilson. NOES: Nil. Note Councillor L E Wearne left
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Alterations and
additions to the Baxter Health Care facility, including an extension to the
main manufacturing building, refurbishment of the office area and re-routing
of the drainage easement. (Locality Map - Attachment 1) REFERENCE DA/267/2008 - DA
lodged APPLICANT/S Baxter Healthcare
Pty Ltd OWNERS Baxter Healthcare
Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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(a) That Development
Application No. 267/2008 be approved, subject to standard and the following extraordinary conditions. (1) The on-site detention
system shall be designed by a practising structural engineer and is to be
structurally adequate to carry the designated load. Detailed structural plans
are to be submitted with the construction certificate. (2) The applicant shall
demonstrate on the construction certificate plans that the overland flow path
analysis up to 1 in 100 year events and the proposed overland flow path
within the development area and on Council land has enough capacity to safely
convey overland flows through the site. (3) Water sensitive urban
design principles, including re-use of rainwater, are to be incorporated into
the final design of the stormwater drainage system. These shall include
permeable pavement, vegetated swales, rainwater re-use and landscaping and
shall be shown on the construction certificate plans and submitted to the
Principal Certifying Authority. (4) Connection of the new
drainage line to the existing drainage pipeline shall be done by using a
concrete pit or chamber and the means of protection of the existing
stormwater pipe system through the site that may be affected by excavation or
construction shall be depicted on the construction certificate plans and
submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority. (5) Prior to the issue of the occupation
certificate, the applicant must create a ‘restriction-on-use’ on the title of
the property. The restriction is to be over Council’s drainage easement of
4.57m wide running through the site as identified on drainage plan No.
08S026C-01 Rev D dated 5/09/08 and drawn by Hughes Trueman and must prevent
the placement of any structures, walls, fences, fill or other items which may
impede the 100 year ARI flow, within that zone. No building encroachment or
structural overhang is allowed upon the drainage easement. Parramatta City Council is to be named as
the Authority whose consent is required to release, vary or modify the
restriction. (6) A positive covenant and a restriction
shall be created on the property title under the provision of the
Conveyancing Act 1919, to ensure that the required on-site detention system
will be adequately maintained. A copy of the typical covenant may be obtained
from the Council's Development Services Unit. (7) The registration of the proposed
Council’s drainage easement of 4.57m wide running through the site, located
and identified as Line 2 on plan No. 08S026C-01 Issue D dated 05/09/2008
(prepared by: Hughes Trueman Consulting Engineers), shall be created in
favour of Parramatta City Council at the cost of the applicant. (8) Proof of registration shall be submitted
to the Principal Certifying Authority then to Council prior to occupation or
use of on-site. Note: The covenant
is to be submitted to Council for approval prior to lodgement with the Land
and Property Information Service of NSW. Reason: To
ensure maintenance of on-site detention facilities. Note: The applicant
should give consideration to the re-use of the driveway accessing (b) Further, that the objectors be advised of
Council’s decision. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Councillors
P B Barber, A Bide, G Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa OAM, M
Lack, C X Lim, S Lloyd, M McDermott and A A Wilson. NOES: Nil. |
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Section 96(1a)
modification which seeks approval to modify a development consent for
alterations and additions to two existing restaurants. The application seeks
approval for the installation of an air-conditioning unit, the demolition of
two waste storage sheds, the construction of a new waste storage room and the
deletion of condition No.5. (Location Map attachment 1) REFERENCE DA/944/2007/A -
Submitted APPLICANT/S Bavarian Hospitality
Group Pty Ltd OWNERS Kyrod Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager Development Services |
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That
development consent No. 944/2007 be modified in the following manner: 1. The following new condition be added to
the consent. 1a. The
installation of the new garbage room and air conditioning unit 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:
Reason: To ensure the work is carried out in
accordance with the approved plans. 3.
Further, that condition No. 5 be
deleted. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Councillors
P B Barber, A Bide, G Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa OAM, M
Lack, C X Lim, S Lloyd, M McDermott and A A Wilson. NOES: Nil. |
Notices of Motion
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13.1 |
SUBJECT Congratulations to Councillor Prabir
Maitra REFERENCE F2008/04117 -
D01052041 REPORT OF Councillor
G J Elmore |
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That the following motion be deferred to the next
meeting of Council:- “That
Council congratulate Councillor Prabir Maitra as the first |
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13.2 |
SUBJECT Processing Time for Development
Applications REFERENCE F2004/09236 -
D01058208 REPORT OF Councillor
A A Wilson |
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(a) That
Parramatta City Council look to commission a report from the University of Western Sydney or other major
university, together with comment from the Department of Planning, to comment
on the draft report on meeting the State Government's 40 day processing time
for Development Applications before applicants are allowed to appeal to the
Land and Environment Court. Should this not be possible that Development
Applications be processed in a 40 day time frame then the manner we do
process Development Applications should reflect industry best practice (b) That Parramatta City Council sets
itself the goal of being the most efficient
Metropolitan Council in NSW in processing Development Applications. (c) Further, that
Manager Development Services report to Council on a monthly basis via the
Councillors Information Folder on the processing times of development application. Note Councillors L |
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REFERENCE F2005/02163 -
D01062365 REPORT OF Councillor
A A Wilson |
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MOTION (Wilson/Lloyd) Wilson.lloyd That Council prepare a comprehensive list of items
(with strong supporting notes) AMENDMENT (Barber) That Council prepare a list of items with supporting
notes on those items Parramatta City Council would like WSROC to support. The amendment was accepted as
the motion and was put and carried. |
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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(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 as the items
listed come within the following provisions:- |
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Place: Review of Governance Arrangements
. (D01053837) - 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.
3 Civic
Place November Update. (D01062563) - 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.
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Closed Session
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14.1 |
SUBJECT REFERENCE F2004/06915 -
D01044253 REPORT OF Property
Program Manager. Also Strategic Asset Manager Memorandum dated |
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(a) That Council
resolve to amend the Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2001 to reclassify
the land for the pathway 3.66 m wide at (b) That Council resolve
to create an easement for access for the land for the pathway (c) That the Lord Mayor
and the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to execute any necessary
documents to reclassify the land and create the easement. (d) Further, that the
matter be brought back to Council prior to any sale. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Councillors P B
Barber, A Bide, J Chedid, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa,
OAM, M A Lack, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, M D McDermott, L E Wearne and A A Wilson. NOES: Nil |
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14.2 |
SUBJECT Civic Place: Review of Governance
Arrangements REFERENCE F2004/06405 -
D01053837 REPORT OF Chief
Executive Officer |
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(a) That to
achieve proper and efficient delivery of the (b) Further,
that Council resolve: 1. To continue the role of the Civic Place
Management Committee (CPMC), with existing industry and Council
representatives, until Financial Close of the Project Development Agreement
(PDA) and then utilise the external members of CPMC as independent specialist
advisors as required; 2. To immediately establish a joint Project
Coordination Group (PCG) with our development partner (Grocon); 3. To retain the services of the external
advisors, as required, subject to benchmarking the fees of the CPMC members
against the market, bearing in mind the value of historical knowledge of the
existing members; 4. For management to establish a formal
review mechanism for variations to the PDA against the original project
objectives and assessment criteria for the project for use by the CPMC; 5. For management to prepare a revised
Governance Plan for the current phase of the project for future review by
Council. Note Councillors P B Barber, J Chedid and L E Wearne declared an interest
as they are members of the Central Parramatta Planning Committee, the consent
authority for Civic Place, and temporarily retired from the meeting during consideration and
voting on this issue. |
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SUBJECT Civic Place November Update REFERENCE F2004/06405 -
D01062563 REPORT OF Chief
Executive Officer |
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That
the Council receive and note this report. NOTE: Councillors P B Barber, J Chedid and L E Wearne declared an interest
as they are members of the Central Parramatta Planning Committee, the consent
authority for Civic Place, and temporarily retired from the meeting during consideration and
voting on this issue. |
QUESTION TIME
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SUBJECT Footpath
Repairs - REFERENCE F2004/06838 FROM Councillor
P J Garrard |
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Councillor
Garrard, on having received complaints from the community, requested that
Council staff take the necessary action to repair the footpath outside |
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REFERENCE F2008/03115 FROM Councillor
J D Finn |
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Councillor
Finn sought advice on the vetting undertaken on artwork banners included in
events such as Riverbeats. In particular, Councillor Finn referred to a
banner with the slogan “The River is Poison” which was felt to be negative. The Lord Mayor
advised that the banner had been designed by local artists and added that the
issue would be referred to Events to provide a response to Councillor Finn. |
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SUBJECT Poisoned
Bird Seed - REFERENCE F2008/04592 FROM Councillor
J D Finn |
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Councillor
Finn advised that poisoned bird seed had been placed outside Council’s Rangers
had been contacted in relation to this occurrence, however, had failed to
take any action. Councillor Finn
considered that officers had a legal responsibility to take action and
expressed concern that no action had occurred. The Lord Mayor
advised that the matter would be referred to the appropriate Council officer
for response. |
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REFERENCE F2006/00878 FROM Councillor
C X Lim |
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Councillor
Lim sought advice as to whether any statistics existed on complaints received
as a result of the inclusion of private information on Council’s website in
association with submissions by objectors. |
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SUBJECT Notice
of Intention to Serve an Order and Infringement Notices REFERENCE F2008/04592 FROM Councillor
C X Lim |
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Councillor
Lim requested that Councillors be provided with advice on the difference
between a Notice of Intention to Serve an Order as opposed to an Infringement
Notice together with advice on how the processes interact. |
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SUBJECT Use
of Councillor Support Staff REFERENCE F2006/00878 FROM Councillor
P Esber |
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Councillor
Esber advised that the Councillor Support Officers must service 14
councillors and sought advice as to how far such officers should go when
sending out literature for councillors. He further sought
advice as to when a permanent replacement would be appointed for Ms Sutcliffe
who was currently acting as the Lord Mayors Executive Assistant. Councillor Wearne
added that Ms Sandra Coady was providing fine service as the temporary
Councillor Support Officer. |
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SUBJECT Development
Control Plan for Places of Worship REFERENCE F2008/04592 FROM Councillor
A Bide |
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Councillor
Bide requested that Council staff report back on the feasibility of a
Development Control Plan being prepared for places of public worship or
similar places or land uses. |
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SUBJECT Operational
Liaison Officer for REFERENCE F2004/06956 FROM Councillor
A A Wilson |
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Councillor
Wilson sought advice as to when an Operational Liaison Officer would be
appointed for the Lachlan Macquarie Ward. |
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SUBJECT Upkeep
of City - Christmas Season REFERENCE F2008/03083 FROM Councillor
A A Wilson |
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Councillor
Wilson sought advice as to what action officers intended to take to ensure
the upkeep of the City bearing in mind the upcoming Christmas Season. |
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SUBJECT REFERENCE F2006/01300 FROM Councillor
S Lloyd |
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Councillor
Lloyd commended Councillor Finn for her earlier question pertaining to the
banners associated with Riverbeats. He further
requested whether consideration could be given to holding the Parramatta
River Carp Fish Out on a more regular basis and for a wider area of The Lord Mayor
responded that the day had proved to be most successful and added that he
agreed that the fish out should be held more regularly. He added that he
would be happy to provide a barbeque luncheon for future participants. |
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SUBJECT Use
of Councillor Support Staff (2) REFERENCE F2006/00878 FROM Councillor
P B Barber |
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Councillor
Barber sought advice as to whether councillors were permitted to use
Councillor Support Staff to photocopy material, place in envelopes by hand
and process in excess of 1,000 mailouts using Council’s paid postage for
their personal dissemination of information to residents. He asked whether
this could be interpreted as a breach of the Code of Conduct or the improper
use of Council resources. Note The above question was tabled in written
format at the meeting for inclusion in Question Time. |
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SUBJECT Councillor
Support Officers (3) REFERENCE F2006/00878 FROM Councillor
P B Barber |
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Councillor
Barber sought advice as to whether there were any guidelines as to what was
considered a reasonable amount of time for any one councillor to occupy the
time of a Councillor Support Officer, so as not to monopolise that employee’s
time and thereby disadvantaging the other councillors. |
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SUBJECT Congratulations
to Civic Events Team REFERENCE F2004/07639 FROM Councillor
J Chedid |
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Councillor
Chedid commended the Lord Mayor, Chief Executive Officer and Civic Events
Team for the magnificent opening of Riverbeats held at the Parramatta Artists
Studio. He added it was
wonderful to see the wide interest from the general public. He further
questioned whether the event to be held on the foreshores on The Lord Mayor
replied in the affirmative and added that attendance of 15,000 was
anticipated. Councillor Chedid
added that events each weekend to bring the public to the river foreshores
would be beneficial. The Lord Mayor
agreed that good publicity was received from such events and undertook to
forward a letter of congratulations to the Civic Events Team. |
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SUBJECT Investigation
of No Right Turn Sign - Corner of REFERENCE F2004/06844 FROM Councillor
L E Wearne |
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Councillor
Wearne requested that the possible installation of a No Right Turn Sign from The Lord Mayor
advised that the matter would be referred to the Parramatta Traffic
Committee. |
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SUBJECT Criteria
for Pensioner Rebates on Council Rates REFERENCE F2004/05923 FROM Councillor
L E Wearne |
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Councillor
Wearne requested that the approporiate council officer provide her with
advice on the criteria for pensioner rebates as advice had recently been
received from a local resident who is in receipt of the War Widows Pension
that they were ineligible for the rebate. The Lord Mayor
advised that he would arrange for the Rates Clerk to contact Councillor
Wearne. |
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SUBJECT REFERENCE F2006/01300 FROM Councillor
A Bide |
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Councillor
Bide advised that he had some involvement with the fishing industry and
raised the possibility of sponsorship and tagged carp in any future fish out. |
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SUBJECT Security
Issues - Old Kings Site REFERENCE F2006/01037 FROM Councillor
M McDermott |
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Councillor
McDermott advised that he had visited the Old Kings Site on the weekend and
it appeared that certain properties had not been secured and may have been
the subject of a break in. He requested that
Council officers investigate the site. |
RESCISSION MOTIONS
The Lord Mayor
advised that a notice of motion to rescind Item 11.1 regarding the development
application submitted for
The meeting
terminated at
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