MINUTES OF THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council HELD IN THE Council Chambers, CIVIC PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Tuesday, 9 June 2009 AT 6:45pm

PRESENT

The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa, OAM, in the Chair and Councillors A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, M A Lack, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott, L E Wearne and A A Wilson.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa, OAM acknowledged the Burramatugal Clan of The Darug, the traditional land owners of Parramatta and paid respect to the elders both past and present.

MINUTES

	SUBJECT          Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 25 May 2009
10743	RESOLVED      (Esber/Lloyd) That the minutes be taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the meeting.

APOLOGIES

10744        RESOLVED       (Esber/Wilson)

That an apology be received and accepted for the absence of Councillors P B Barber and J Chedid.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest at this Regulatory Council Meeting.

MS BETTY BARRIE

Councillor Esber advised that Council had not acknowledged the recent passing of Ms Betty Barrie - the Former President of the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, and requested that a Lord Mayoral Minute regarding this matter be tabled at the next Council Meeting.

PUBLIC FORUM

1	SUBJECT          Development Application - 21 Daking Street, North Parramatta REFERENCE    DA/696/2008 FROM                 Mr Michael Hopley
10745	Statement “Question 1         St Monica’s community is concerned about the impact of a scrap metal recycling facility on our school. Question 2          How will noise, air quality and extra traffic in Daking Street impact on our students and families?”

2 10746

SUBJECT          Various Issues including 95 Kissing Point Road, Dundas and Public Forum REFERENCE    DA/724/2004 FROM                 Mr Bruce Berry “I am asking these questions at public forum mainly because of failure to obtain answers through correspondence. 1.      Council has admitted to deficiencies in its inspection of development projects and has indicated that it is upgrading the system in such areas as the keeping of reports.           I have asked, without success, why major breaches of the Landscape Plan for 95 Kissing Point Road Dundas were allowed. They included omission of 50 three metre tall lilly pillies, 4 eight metre water gums as well as tree ferns. All were part of the streetscape. They were replaced with native grass. 8 courtyards were paved over, eliminating turfed and soft soil areas and also about 80 plants.” 4 street trees were omitted. 8 courtyards were added. Why were these breaches allowed when the conditions and the plan itself states that the consent and the approved plans must be followed? Aren’t Council officers required to give reasons for decisions? 2.      14 windows were deleted. We claimed that they had been included for natural lighting and articulation. I asked why the deletion was allowed without Section 96 application and was told that when the matter has been considered at Construction Certificate stage, S 96 application is not required. What evidence is there that the deletion of the windows was applied for and approved at this stage when the Construction Certificate documents show that it wasn’t? Council was the Certifying Authority for the project. 3.      Council has also admitted that it issued Construction certificates without first of all obtaining essential documents such as Construction Management Programme, which is required to guarantee public safety and preserve public amenity. Closer supervision by Management was meant to prevent the recurrence of such apparent neglect. Why is it, then, that there are current DA’s in my area where council has accepted documents that are incomplete in such matters as Waste Management, including asbestos removal, applicant and owner details, checklist, and Council officer declaration? Would Council agree that despite the fact that it tells developers that it requires a high standard of application, it is not setting a high standard for itself? Does Council still require the submission of Construction Management Programmes? If not, why not? 4.      I am concerned about restrictions at public forum. At public forum on 14 April 09 I was refused answers to two questions on the grounds that they related to confidential and personal matters. One question simply asked when I would be receiving a report which had waited 10 weeks for and which I was told I would receive. The other question asked for information which was later provided to me in letters. There were obviously no confidential issues involved. It was explained to me in general policy terms, which is what I had asked for. Why was I denied the information at public forum?          I asked two other questions at the public forum and the answers, for the second time, were completely irrelevant. A workshop was to be set up following the Lord Mayoral Minute which, I believe, was aimed at limiting or preventing public access to public forum. Will Councillors who are interested in the workshop be appointed at Open Council meeting, as occurred on the previous occasion or has the workshop already met? RESPONSE By Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa OAM “A response will be forwarded to the questions raised by Mr Berry by the end of the week.”

PETITIONS

1	SUBJECT          Bolton Street , Guildford REFERENCE    F2004/07364 FROM                 R Galleghan and others
10747	RESOLVED      (Elmore/Esber) (a)       That the petition be received and referred to the appropriate officer for report. (b)       Further, that it be noted that Council has already undertaken a survey of traffic in this street and that the report should come to council as a matter of urgency.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

10748 RESOLVED       (Maitra/Wilson)

That Standing Orders be suspended to enable consideration of an urgent motion regarding a security incident that has occurred recently in Parramatta.

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SUBJECT          Security Incident in Parramatta REFERENCE    F2004/06010 FROM                 Councillor P Maitra

10749

RESOLVED      (Maitra/Wilson) (a)      That Council acknowledge the actions undertaken by the Lord Mayor and local police command in attempting to resolve this issue. (b)      That Council condemns the recent cowardly attacks on residents of Parramatta, especially students and demands that the culprits be brought to justice and the victims be compensated. (c)       Further, that Council write to the Police Minister for NSW, the Minister for Western Sydney and State Member for Parramatta seeking an increase in police patrols in Parramatta together with the necessary measures to protect the residents.

RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS

10750 RESOLVED       (Esber/Finn)

That Standing Orders be resumed.

Regulatory Reports

7.1	SUBJECT          Variations to Standards under SEPP 1 REFERENCE    F2009/00431 - D01211049 REPORT OF      Manager Development Services
10751	RESOLVED       (Esber/Garrard) That the report be received and noted.

7.2

SUBJECT          Nominations for the Joint Regional Planning Panel REFERENCE    F2005/01801 - D01211060 REPORT OF      Manager Development Services

10752

MOTION              (Esber/Lack) That the Council nominate Councillors J D Finn and C X Lim  to represent Parramatta City Council on the Sydney West Region Joint Regional Planning Panel for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 September 2010. AMENDMENT   (Lim/Lloyd) (a)   That the Council formally submit The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa and Councillor C X Lim as the nominees to represent Parramatta City Council on the Sydney West Region Joint Regional Planning Panel for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 September 2010. (b)   That Councillor A Bide be recognised as the alternate nominee to represent Parramatta City Council on the Sydney West Region Joint Regional Planning Panel for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 September 2010. (c)    Further, that the Lord Mayor write to the Minister for Planning and her Director-General expressing Council's concern over its minority representation and technical selection process, and request an equal number of members on this Panel and refer to them Parramatta’s Central Parramatta Planning Committee (CPPC) as an existing and positive example of how Parramatta City Council assess major development. The amendment was put and carried and on being put as the motion was again carried. Note A Notice of Motion to rescind this decision was submitted immediately following the closure of the meeting.

7.3

SUBJECT          Draft Local Environmental Plan 2008 REFERENCE    F2006/01198 - D01218651 REPORT OF      Senior Project Officer

10753

RESOLVED       (Bide/Garrard) That Council adopt option 3 as outlined in this report and proceed with the public information process (informal exhibition) and the formal public exhibition of the draft LEP. DIVISION   The result being:- AYES          The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa, OAM, and Councillors A Bide, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott, L E Wearne and A A Wilson. NOES        Councillors G Elmore and M Lack.

Environment

8.1

SUBJECT          Parramatta River Foreshore Plan Review  REFERENCE    F2006/01282 - D01218689 REPORT OF      Acting Waterways Systems Manager

10754

RESOLVED       (Garrard/Esber) (a)      That the Parramatta River Foreshore Plan 2009-16 be adopted by Council with the following addition under Landscape, Visual Quality and Future Urban Form:-            “Council supports as a high priority the development and implementation of a plan to highlight as a feature, the foreshores adjacent to the Parramatta Wharf on the northern side of the River and the implementation of bud lighting treatment to the trees in Church Street, through the city centre.” (b)      That actions identified in the Plan be implemented as funds are provided in future annual Council Management Plans. (c)       That the community and stakeholder workshop participants be advised of the outcome of Council’s decision and thanked for their efforts in providing valuable input into the plan. (d)      Further, that a yearly update be provided to councillors on this            issue.

COUNCIL MATTERS TO BE ADOPTED WITHOUT DISCUSSION

10755        RESOLVED       (Wearne/Finn)

That Item Nos 12.2, 12.3 and 12.6 and 12.7 of Development Applications as listed on the Agenda for the Council Meeting held on 9 June 2009 be adopted in accordance with the Officer’s recommendations.

DIVISION    The result being:-

AYES           The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa, OAM and Councillors A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, M A Lack, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott, L E Wearne and A A Wilson

NOES         None.

Reports - Domestic Applications

11.1

SUBJECT          3/2 Horwood Place, Parramatta (Lot 3 SP 21579) (Arthur Phillip Ward) DESCRIPTION  Fitout and use of the existing premises for the purposes of a Natural Therapy Chinese Massage and Reflexology Centre REFERENCE    DA/926/2008 - 3 December 2008 APPLICANT/S   Wendy's Natural Massage OWNERS           Ms C C Ng REPORT OF      Manager Development Services REASON FOR REFERRAL      The proposal seeks approval to use an existing premises for the purposes of a Natural Therapy Chinese Massage and Reflexology Centre.

10756

RESOLVED       (Garrard/Wilson) That the application be refused for the following reasons:- 1       The application is not deemed to be in the public interest. 2         Pursuant to 79c of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, there is insufficient evidence provided by the applicant that the establishment is a bona fide Chinese Massage Therapy Clinic that complies with all relevant governance issues. 3         The applicant has failed to provide employee details/qualifications, ABN and GST registration, workers compensation and public liability insurance details. DIVISION The result being:- AYES        The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa, OAM and Councillors, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, M A Lack, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott and A A Wilson. NOES      Councillors A Bide and L E Wearne.

Reports - Development Applications

12.1

SUBJECT          Section 82A Review - 15 Virginia Street, Rosehill. (Lot 19 Sec 1 DP 1775) DESCRIPTION  Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including a proposed garage and the construction of a two storey dwelling to create a detached dual occupancy development with Torrens title subdivision. REFERENCE    DA/568/2008 - Submitted 8 August 2008 (Section 82A Review Submitted 13 February 2009) APPLICANT/S   J Frangieh OWNERS           J Frangieh REPORT OF      Manager Development Services REASON FOR REFERRAL       Section 82A Review

10757

RESOLVED       (Lim/Wilson) That consideration of this matter be deferred for one month. DIVISION  The result being:- AYES        The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa, OAM and Councillors A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, M A Lack, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott, L E Wearne and A A Wilson NOES       None.

12.2

SUBJECT          88 Arthur Street Rosehill (Lot E DP 15599) (Elizabeth Macarthur Ward) DESCRIPTION  Construction of a 3 storey multi-unit housing development containing 3 dwellings. REFERENCE    DA/603/2008 - Submitted 21 August 2008 APPLICANT/S   Mr Joe Wehbe OWNERS           Ms Tania Wehbe and John Sarkis Pty Ltd REPORT OF      Manager Development Services REASON FOR REFERRAL       SEPP 1 variation greater than 10%

RECOMMENDATION (a)      That Council support the variation to Clause 29Q ‘Site Frontage’ of Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 28 under the provisions of SEPP 1. (b)      That development Application No. 603/2008 for the construction of a 3 storey multi-unit housing development containing 3 dwellings be approved subject to the conditions of consent in Attachment 3 of this report. (c)       Further, that the objector be advised of Council’s decision. NOTE:      This matter was adopted under Minute No 10755 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

12.3

SUBJECT          Section 82A Review - 24-26 Lindsay Street, Wentworthville (LOTS 27, 28 & 29 DP 263185) (Arthur Phillip Ward) DESCRIPTION  Consolidation of 2 lots and Torrens title subdivision into 3 lots. REFERENCE    DA/26/2008 - Submitted 15 January 2008  (Section 82A Review Submitted 10 November 2008) APPLICANT/S   Ms A Monisse & Mr D J Shosho OWNERS           Ms A Monisse & Mr D J Shosho REPORT OF      Manager Development Services REASON FOR REFERRAL       Section 82A Review

RECOMMENDATION That Council as the consent authority uphold its previous decision and refuse to grant consent to DA/26/2008 for the consolidation of 2 lots and Torrens title subdivision into 3 lots on land at 24 - 26 Lindsay Street, Wentworthville for the following reasons: 1         No SEPP 1 was lodged in respect to the non-compliance with minimum site width. 2         Council has not received sufficiently accurate information to enable a proper assessment of the application to be conducted under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. In this regard, the site is flood affected and the following differences are noted between the submitted stormwater plan and subdivision plan: 2.1       The subdivision plan proposes the consolidation of 2 lots and Torrens title subdivision into 3 lots and labels the proposed lots as 271, 272 and 273. The right of way has been incorporated into lots 271 and 272. 2.2       The stormwater plan proposes the consolidation of 2 lots and Torrens title subdivision in 3 lots and labels the lots as 27, 28 and 29 with the right of way forming the access handle of lot 28. 2.3       A drainage easement has been noted on the stormwater plan and not on the subdivision plan. 2.4       The beneficiaries of the right of way have not been identified on both the stormwater plan and the subdivision plan. 3          The applicant has not provided plans indicating satisfactory stormwater drainage for the site. 4          The applicant has not provided an assessment against Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005 regarding the compliance of the existing 2 single dwellings that are to remain on the site. 5       The proposal is not in the public interest. NOTE:      This matter was adopted under Minute No 10755 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

12.4

SUBJECT          21 Daking Street, North Parramatta (Lot 1 in DP 621423) (Arthur Phillip Ward) DESCRIPTION  Designated Development - change of use of an industrial building to a metal recycling facility with associated signage. REFERENCE    DA/696/2008 - lodged 24th September, 2008 APPLICANT/S   Parramatta Scrap Metal OWNERS           D & V Mifsud REPORT OF      Manager Development Services REASON FOR REPORT            The exhibition of the development application has attracted 76 submissions objecting to the proposal.

10758

MOTION              (McDermott/Lloyd) (a)      That development application (DA/696/2008) which seeks consent for the  change of use of an industrial building to a metal recycling facility and the installation of business identification signs be approved, subject to the conditions of consent contained in Attachment 2 of this report with the following alterations:-            1      Remove the word “Heavy” from Item 10 and replace with         “Any”.                     Reason.     To preclude heavy trucks from entering the site.            2      Section 11 implies a self policing requirement. Accordingly item 11 be listed as item 11.1 with an additional subsection 11.2 to read:- Any immediately affected parties may notify Parramatta City Council of any exceedance of the performance criteria of this consent or any incident with actual or potentially significant off-site impacts on people or the bio-physical environments as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the incident. The proponent will then be advised and shall provide written details of the exceedance/incident to Parramatta City Council within 7 days of notification. Reason        To give affected properties the right to report and have council issue a please explain. 3    There are to be no deliveries between 8.00am and 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4.00pm on school days. Reason:       To ensure the safety of school children within School Zone times. 4    There are to be no deliveries or pickups by trucks larger than the current Isuzu 950 table top truck (approximately 8m long, weight is 7.9 tonne according to information provided by PSM) during school days. Reason:       To minimise associated truck noise during school hours. (b)     Further, that objectors be advised of Council’s decision. AMENDMENT   (Bide/Lim) (a)       That development application (DA/696/2008) which seeks consent for the  change of use of an industrial building to a metal recycling facility and the installation of business identification signs be approved, subject to the conditions of consent contained in Attachment 2 of this report. (b)     Further, that objectors be advised of Council’s decision. The amendment was put and lost. The motion was put and carried. DIVISION  The result being:- AYES        Councillors G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott and A A Wilson NOES       The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa, OAM and Councillors A Bide, M A Lack, C X Lim and L E Wearne.

12.5

SUBJECT          2 - 6 Pennant Hills Road and 34 Albert Street North Parramatta (Lots 11 and 12 DP 1052593) (Arthur Philip Ward) DESCRIPTION  Tree removal and construction of a 14 storey mixed use development containing 3 commercial tenancies and 55 apartments over 3 levels of basement car parking with strata subdivision. REFERENCE    DA/968/2008 - Submitted 22 December 2008 APPLICANT/S   Loulach Developments Pty Limited OWNERS           Loulach Developments Pty Limited REPORT OF      Manager Development Services. Also Senior                             Development Assessment Officer Memorandum dated                             28 May 2009. REASON FOR REFERRAL       The application seeks variation through the use of                             Clause 24 of the City Centre LEP, to the building                             separation control (clause 22D) in the City Centre LEP by more than 10%.

10759

RESOLVED       (Esber/Finn) (a)      That Council support the variation to Clause 22D (building separation) of the City Centre Local Environmental Plan 2007. (b)      That development application (DA/968/2008) which seeks approval for tree removal and construction of a 14 storey mixed use development containing 3 commercial tenancies and 55 apartments over 3 levels of basement car parking with strata subdivision be approved subject to a conditional consent as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report. (c)       Further, that, the objectors be advised of Council’s decision. DIVISION  The result being:- AYES        The Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa, OAM and Councillors A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, M A Lack, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott, L E Wearne and A A Wilson NOES        None.

12.6

SUBJECT          431 Church Street, Parramatta, (Lot 1 in DP 998949 ) (Arthur Phillip Ward) Part of Fennell Street Carpark DESCRIPTION  Installation of a mobile food van for use as a Harry's Café de Wheels diner within part of the Fennel Street Car Park REFERENCE    DA/523/2008 - submitted 23 July 2008 APPLICANT/S   Harry's Café de Wheels OWNERS           Parramatta City Council REPORT OF      Manager Development Services. Also Team Leader –                             Development and Certification Memorandum dated 5                             June 2009. REASON FOR REFERRAL       Council owned land and number of submissions.

RECOMMENDATION (a)       That Development Application No 523/2008 for the installation of a mobile food van for use as a Harry’s Café de Wheels diner with associated outdoor seating at 431 Church Street Parramatta, be granted deferred commencement consent subject to the conditions of consent in Attachment 1 of this report. (b)       Further, that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision on the matter. NOTE:      This matter was adopted under Minute No 10755 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

12.7

SUBJECT          353D Church Street, PARRAMATTA, Prince Alfred Park (Pk 15) (Lot 1 DP 724837), (Arthur Phillip Ward) DESCRIPTION  Use of Prince Alfred Park for a NAIDOC Burramatta Family Fun Day event. REFERENCE    DA/119/2009 - Submitted 9 March 2009 APPLICANT/S   Parramatta City Council- Civic OWNERS           Parramatta City Council REPORT OF      Manager Development Services REASON FOR REFERRAL       The proposal involved Council owned property.

RECOMMENDATION That development Application No. 825/2009 for the use of Prince Alfred Park for a NAIDOC Burramatta Family Fun Day event to be held on Sunday 5 July 2009 be approved subject to the conditions of consent in Attachment 1 of this report. NOTE:      This matter was adopted under Minute No 10755 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

Notices of Motion

13.1

SUBJECT          Council's Wage System REFERENCE    F2004/09513 - D01212116 REPORT OF      Councillor A A Wilson

10760

RESOLVED       (Wilson/McDermott) That Council prepare a report on Council's wage system, specifically to:  1      Explain and detail the unsustainable growth in the Council's wages & salaries bill paying particular attention to growth in: 1.1       Real wages & salaries relative to CPI & and national averages. 1.2       Total wages & salaries as a percentage of total revenue and total operating costs. 2      Seeking solutions to ensure future balanced budgets and minimise any need for redundancies. NOTE:       Councillor S D Lloyd left the meeting at 8.00 pm during consideration of this matter.

CLOSED SESSION
10761	RESOLVED       (Wearne/Wilson) 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 item listed comes within the following provisions:-

1          Legal Matters Monthly Report to Council. (D01211044) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (g) of the Local Government act 1993 as the report contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

RESUMPTION OF MEETING
	That the decision of Closed Session be noted as follows:-

Closed Session

15.1	SUBJECT          Legal Matters Monthly Report to Council REFERENCE    F2004/07898 - D01211044 REPORT OF      Manager Development Services
10762	RESOLVED       (Wearne/Garrard) That the report be received and noted.

QUESTION TIME

1	SUBJECT          Federal Government Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program 2008-09 REFERENCE    F2007/01165 FROM                 Councillor L E Wearne
10763	Councillor Wearne requested a memorandum providing an update on how the works to be funded by the monies received under the Federal Government Infrastructure Program were progressing, as the works were required to be completed by September.

2	SUBJECT          Cleansing Program for Epping REFERENCE    F2004/08735 FROM                 Councillor A A Wilson
10764	Councillor Wilson requested an update on the cleansing program for Epping.

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SUBJECT          Parramatta Rivercat REFERENCE    F2004/08735 FROM                 Councillor G Elmore

10765

Councillor Elmore expressed his congratulations to the Lord Mayor, Councillor A Issa and the former Lord Mayor, Councillor Barber on their successful fight to have the rivercat returned to Parramatta. Councillor Elmore requested that the Lord Mayor send a letter of thanks to the Premier for his decision to continue the service. NOTE:        Councillor S D Lloyd returned to the meeting at 8.03pm during consideration of this matter.

4	SUBJECT          Business Partnerships REFERENCE    F2008/04315 FROM                 Councillor G Elmore
10766	Councillor Elmore requested that an update be provided to all Councillors on the works undertaken to date by Council’s Convenor of Business Partnerships.

5	SUBJECT          Noxious Weeds Policy REFERENCE    F2007/00159 FROM                 Councillor A Bide
10767	Councillor Bide sought advice as to whether Council had a list of noxious weeds and plants and noted that such a list did not appear on Council’s website. He added that a number of small camphor laurels were growing in his garden and as these trees were a pest, sought advice as to whether Council had a policy on such noxious plants and weeds.

6	SUBJECT          Parramatta Rivercat (2) REFERENCE    F2004/08735 FROM                 Councillor C X Lim
10768	Councillor Lim referred to Councillor Elmore’s recent question relating to the Rivercat Service and sought advice as to whether there was any difference between the existing and proposed service.

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SUBJECT          Use of Granville Bus Interchange REFERENCE    F2005/02505 FROM                 Councillor J D Finn

10769

Councillor Finn referred to the practice of using buses to replace trains at Granville when works were being undertaken on the track in the area. Councillor Finn advised that the Granville Interchange was under utilised and yet, in these periods of track work, street parking, particularly in Railway Parade, was used for the parking of buses which had resulted in a lack of available parking and subsequent traffic chaos. Councillor Finn requested that Council’s concerns be raised with Cityrail and with Council’s Traffic Department and that a subsequent response be provided to all Councillors.

8	SUBJECT          Project - South Street, Granville REFERENCE    F2008/05029 FROM                 Councillor P J Garrard
10770	Councillor Garrard requested that he be provided with a timeframe for the South Street, Granville project.

9	SUBJECT          Draft LEP REFERENCE    F2009/00978 FROM                 Councillor P J Garrard
10771	Councillor Garrard requested that he be advised when the LEP would go on informal exhibition. The Group Manager Outcomes and Development responded mid July 2009.

10	SUBJECT          Closure of Sporting Fields During Periods of Wet Weather REFERENCE    F2008/02916 FROM                 Councillor M McDermott
10772	Councillor McDermott sought advice as to whether Council had a policy on the refund of monies to sporting clubs during periods when grounds were closed during periods of wet weather.

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SUBJECT          Development Applications Lodged by Charitable Organisations REFERENCE    F2008/03720 FROM                 Councillor S Lloyd

10773

Councillor Lloyd sought advice as to whether Council charged development application fees for development applications for community events lodged by charitable organisations, such as for Octoberfest held in Winston Hills by the Lions Club. The Group Manager Outcomes and Development advised that it was Council’s policy to charge all organisations a fee for development applications. Council could, however, upon application to the Chief Executive Officer, consider the refund of the fees as a donation.

The meeting terminated at 8.10 pm.

RESCISSION MOTION

Following the termination of the meeting, a notice of motion to rescind Item 7.2 of Regulatory regarding Nominations for the Joint Regional Planning Panel was submitted by Councillor P Esber, seconded by Councillors G Elmore and M Lack.

THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 15 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 9 JUNE 2009 AND CONFIRMED ON MONDAY, 22 JUNE 2009.

Lord Mayor