Minutes of Council - 24 May 2010

MINUTES OF THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council HELD IN THE Council Chambers, CIVIC PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 24 May 2010 AT 6:46 pm

PRESENT

The Lord Mayor, Councillor, P J Garrard in the Chair and Councillors P B Barber, A Bide, J Chedid, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, A Issa, OAM, M A Lack, C X Lim (Deputy Lord Mayor), S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, L E Wearne and A A Wilson (arrived 6.49 pm).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

The Lord Mayor, Councillor P J Garrard 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 (Development) Meeting held on 10 May 2010

11474

RESOLVED (Esber/Chedid)

That the minutes be taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the Meeting.

APOLOGIES

11475 RESOLVED (Chedid/Lim)

That an apology be received and accepted for the absence of Councillor M D McDermott.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest at this Council Meeting.

PETITIONS

SUBJECT Lake Parramatta Reserve - Opposition to Joint Venture Enterprise

REFERENCE F2004/09426

FROM Tanya Gadiel MP

11476

RESOLVED (Lack/Elmore)

(a) That the petition be received and noted and the State MP be advised of the results of the last workshop held on this issue.

(b) Further, that political brochures not be permitted on the information board at Lake Parramatta.

NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson arrived at 6.49 pm during consideration of this matter.

SUBJECT Adam and Garnett Streets - Request for speed reduction devices.

REFERENCE F2008/00400

FROM Mr M Elrich and others

11477

RESOLVED (Issa OAM/Elmore)

That the petition be received and referred to the appropriate officer for report to the next meeting of the Parramatta Traffic Committee.

Rescission Motions

7.1

SUBJECT Securing SuperX Opportunity 2010 to 2012

REFERENCE F2009/01568 - D01523904

REPORT OF N/A

11478

11479

MOTION (Bide/Lloyd)

That the resolution of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 April 2010, regarding Securing SuperX Opportunity 2010 to 2012 namely:-

“That Council receive and note the report and the proposed $75,000 be put in the Economic Reserve subject to further resolution of this Chamber.”

be and is hereby rescinded.

The motion was put and carried and the Lord Mayor’s Casting Vote.

RESOLVED (Bide/Lloyd)

(a) That Council consider the business case for the attached proposal to help secure a three-year event and to maximise the promotional opportunities associated with the Supercross event to be held at Parramatta Stadium in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

(b) Further, that Council agree to sponsor the 2010 event with an option for commitment through to 2012, dependent upon an assessment of economic value be undertaken post the event, planning approval be secured for future events, and that the Special Rate continuation be agreed to by the Minister for Local Government.

COUNCIL MATTERS TO BE ADOPTED WITHOUT DISCUSSION

11480

RESOLVED (Lim/Esber)

That Items 11.1, 11.2 and 11.4 of Community and Neighbourhood and 12.1, 12.3 and 12.5 of Governance and Corporate be adopted without discussion in accordance with the staff recommendations.

Economy and Development

9.1

SUBJECT Functions Delegated to the Chief Executive Officer related to the Determination of Development Applications

REFERENCE F2004/06472 - D01535694

REPORT OF Group Manager Outcomes and Development. Also Group Manager Outcomes and Development Memorandum dated 21 May 2010.

11481

MOTION (Esber/Maitra)

That consideration of this matter be deferred to the next Council Meeting.

AMENDMENT (Lim/Wilson)

That Council reaffirm the decision of 9 March 2009 regarding the functions delegated to the Chief Executive Officer that relate to the determination of development applications, being:-

(a) Approve development applications (including section 96 applications) provided:

i There are not more than 7 objections to the development; or

ii The development application does not relate to land in which Council holds, or has recently held, a direct pecuniary interest; or

iii The development application is not known to have been made, or relate to a property owned by a member of staff or Councillor; or

iv The development application does not seek to demolish a heritage item; or

v The development application does not relate to a brothel, massage parlour, sex service premises, restricted premises, tattoo parlour or place of public worship; or

vi The application does not seek a review of determination under section 82A review; or

vii The application is lodged as a ‘Fast Track DA’ (i.e. swimming pool, garages, awnings, decks, pergolas, change of use and similarly small scale DAs) even if 7 or more objections are received.

With the following exceptions:

i section 96(1a), section 96(2) and section 96(AA) applications where the original development application was determined by the elected Council; and

ii where an application located on a heritage item, three (3) Councillors may request in writing that an application be ‘called’ to Council for determination. This written request is to be made no later than 1 week after the conclusion of the public notification/exhibition period.

(b) That staff present all Section 96 Applications to Council for resolution whereby their associated original development applications were not approved by council but by an external authority.

(c) That staff provide a mechanism so that any 2 or more councillors can call up any development application under consideration for a council resolution within 2 months, with the corresponding reports listing the development applications recommendations for approval or refusal including associated conditions of consent.

(d) That staff produce a monthly report to councillors listing in summary all development applications which have any of the following characteristics:-

· Still under consideration for 6 months or longer;

· More than $750,000 in value;

· Having attracted any objections;

· Have an impact or are in a heritage or conservation zone.

(e) Further, that delegations be reviewed in 6 months.

The amendment was withdrawn by Councillor Lim.

The motion was put and carried.

9.2

SUBJECT Proposal to Classify Land as Operational

REFERENCE F2008/04580 - D01491240

REPORT OF Property Program Manager

11482

RESOLVED (Wearne/Barber)

(a) That Lot 1 DP 986628 be classified as operational land pursuant to S31(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

(b) Further, that the Department of Planning be informed of Council’s decision.

9.3

SUBJECT Reilleys Reserve, 6A Reilleys Road Winston Hills

REFERENCE F2006/01376 - D01508409

REPORT OF Property Program Manager

11483

RESOLVED (Issa OAM/Lloyd)

(a) That Council in consideration of Telstra exercising its power under the Telecommunications Act 1997 to install low impact telecommunication facility at Reilleys Reserve Winston Hills resolve to enter into separate agreements with Telstra and 3GIS on site access on terms as stated in the report.

(b) Further, that the Lord Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer be authorized to execute and affix the council seal to agreements respectively with Telstra and 3GIS.

9.4

SUBJECT 52 Bain Place Dundas Valley

REFERENCE DA/251/2009/A - D01513383

REPORT OF Property Program Manager

11484

RESOLVED (Esber/Wearne)

(a) That Council resolve to create an easement for drainage over the Council public reserve (Lot 8 DP 205349) in favour of the property at 52 Bain Place Dundas Valley (Lot 7 DP 205349) on terms as stated in the report.

(b) Further, that the Lord Mayor and Chief Executive Officer be authorised to execute under seal the linen plan, Section 88B instrument, transfer granting easement and deed of agreement if required for creation of the easement.

9.5

SUBJECT Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee

REFERENCE F2005/01945 - D01531672

REPORT OF Project Officer

11485

RESOLVED (Finn/Wearne)

(a) That the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of 21 April 2010 be received and noted.

(b) Further, that the comments made by the Heritage Advisory Committee (and referred to in part 3(b) of the report regarding various heritage listed properties and conservation zones) be referred to the Development Services Unit and incorporated into relevant reports when they come before Council.

9.6

SUBJECT Draft Parramatta Development Control Plan for Places of Public Worship

REFERENCE F2009/02709 - D01534513

REPORT OF Project Officer-Land Use - Land Use & Transport Planning

11486

MOTION (Chedid/Issa OAM)

(a) That Council adopt the draft Parramatta Development Control Plan for Places of Public Worship as included with this report as Attachment 2 to be applied whilst the draft comprehensive Parramatta DCP is being finalised.

(b) That the DCP be implemented without a savings provision, ie. it be applied to all relevant development applications outstanding at the time the DCP takes effect.

(c) That the controls within this DCP be incorporated into the draft comprehensive Parramatta Development Control Plan prior to finalisation, including any changes required to reflect the proposed prohibition of places of public worship in the R2 Low Density Residential zone within draft Parramatta LEP 2010.

(d) Further, that Council produce another report reviewing the car parking requirements of 1 on site car parking space for every 3 people projected to be attending the place of public worship.

AMENDMENT (Finn/Maitra)

(b) That the DCP be implemented without a savings provision, ie. it be applied to all relevant development applications outstanding at the time the DCP takes effect.

(c) That the controls within this DCP be incorporated into the draft comprehensive Parramatta Development Control Plan prior to finalisation and Houses of Public Worship still be allowed in all residential zones limited to 250 persons at any one time.

(d) That Council consider car parking requirements on a case by case basis when assessing requirements, cognisant of addressing the needs of neighbours.

(e) Further that Houses of Public Worship not be constructed in cul de sacs.

The amendment was put and lost.

The motion was put and carried.

DIVISION The result being:

AYES The Lord Mayor, Councillor P J Garrard and Councillors A Bide, J Chedid, P Esber, A Issa, OAM, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, L E Wearne and A A Wilson.

NOES Councillors P B Barber, G J Elmore, J D Finn, M A Lack & P K Maitra.

NOTE: A Notice of Motion to rescind this decision was submitted prior to the conclusion of the meeting.

9.7

SUBJECT Proposed Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement

REFERENCE F2005/01594 - D01534622

REPORT OF Group Manager Outcomes and Development

11487

RESOLVED (Esber/Bide)

(a) That Council proceed with negotiations for a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) in relation to a proposed mixed use development at 32 – 46 Cowper Street St Parramatta.

(b) That the Chief Executive Officer be delegated the authority to negotiate the VPA on behalf of Council and report back with a recommendation for approval or otherwise of the VPA.

(d) Further, that the assessment by Council staff of the proposed development and the proposed VPA negotiation be kept as separate and independent processes.

9.8

SUBJECT Proposed Outdoor Smoking Policy

REFERENCE F2004/10350 - D01537193

REPORT OF Manager Regulatory Services. Also Group Manager Outcomes and Development Memorandum dated 24 May 2010.

11488

MOTION (Lim/Bide)

(a) That in accordance with Section 632 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council resolve to ban smoking on the following Council owned and managed spaces through the erection of signs/notices:

i On and within 10 metres of children's playground areas; and

ii On and within 10 metres of sporting fields and sports facilities.

iii Within 10 metres of poolside at aquatic centres.

(b) Further, that a non smoking pilot program be trialled in the geographical precinct of the corner of Darcy and Church Streets, Parramatta and the boundary 30 metres to the east for a period of 12 months.

AMENDMENT (Wearne/Esber)

(a) That in accordance with Section 632 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council resolve to ban smoking on the following Council owned and managed spaces through the erection of signs/notices:

i On and within 10 metres of children's playground areas; and

ii On and within 10 metres of sporting fields and sports facilities.

iii Within 10 metres of poolside at aquatic centres.

(b) Further, that Council agree to the erection of appropriate signage advising that it is illegal to smoke in the areas mentioned in (a) above.

The amendment was put and carried and on being put as the motion was again carried.

NOTE: The Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor C X Lim assumed the Chair during consideration of this matter (but prior to voting) to enable the Lord Mayor, Councillor P J Garrard to participate in debate on this issue.

Environment and Infrastructure

10.1

SUBJECT Integrated Transport Plan for Parramatta City Centre

REFERENCE F2006/01143 - D01529941

REPORT OF Senior Project Officer - Transport Planning

11489

RESOLVED (Lim/Wearne)

(a) That Council adopts the Integrated Transport Plan for Parramatta city centre considering the comments received following the public exhibition.

(b) That Council notes in the State Government’s Metropolitan Transport Plan the loss of the Sydney Metro to Parramatta and the continued deferment of the Parramatta to Epping Line and their retention in the Integrated Transport Plan as essential public transport improvements.

(c) That Council considers the projects contained within the Plan during the 2010/11 budget bid process and subsequent financial years.

(d) That Council forward a copy of the Integrated Transport Plan for Parramatta city centre to the relevant State and Federal Government agencies.

(e) That Council seek information from Minister David Borger about his proposal to provide grants of $5M to support cycling infrastructure in Western Sydney and report to Council how the City of Parramatta can benefit from such programs.

(f) Further, that Council commence the review of its Bike Plan in July 2010.

10.2

SUBJECT Parramatta Access Plan

REFERENCE F2010/00746 - D01531619

REPORT OF Senior Project Officer - Transport Planning

11490

MOTION (Finn/Maitra)

(a) That Council endorses officer involvement with Transport & Infrastructure’s Parramatta Access Plan process.

(b) That Council maintains its strong position on the Parramatta to Epping Rail Link, Epping to Castle Hill via Carlingford Rail Link, Sydney Metro and Commuter Ferry Service as key projects to be delivered as soon as possible.

(d) Further, that any proposed cycleways be offroad.

AMENDMENT (Lim/Bide)

(a) That Council endorses officer involvement with Transport & Infrastructure’s Parramatta Access Plan process.

(b) That Council maintains its strong position on the Parramatta to Epping Rail Link, Parramatta to Castle Hill Rail Link, Sydney Metro and Commuter Ferry Service as key projects to be delivered as soon as possible.

(d) Further, that any proposed cycleways be offroad and not shared.

The amendment was put and carried on the Lord Mayor’s Casting Vote and on being put as the motion was again carried on the Lord Mayor’s Casting Vote.

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

In accordance with Council's decision of 23 October 2000 (Minute No 5712) the meeting adjourned at 8.30 pm for a period of 10 minutes.

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

The meeting resumed in the Council Chamber at 8.40 pm, there being in attendance The Lord Mayor, Councillor P J Garrard and Councillors A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, C X Lim, S D Lloyd and P K Maitra.

Community and Neighbourhood

11.1

SUBJECT Access Advisory Committee Minutes 20 April 2010

REFERENCE F2005/01944 - D01528328

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That the minutes of the Access Advisory Committee meeting on 20 April 2010 (Attachment 1) are received and noted.

(b) That Council investigate the need for Evac Chairs for the evacuation of people with physical mobility issues down stairwells when lifts cannot be used.

NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No 11480 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

11.2

SUBJECT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee meeting 20 April 2010

REFERENCE F2005/01941 - D01529906

REPORT OF Community Capacity Building Officer

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That the minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee of 20 April 2010 be received and noted.

(b) That additions to the Terms of Reference for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee in regard to its Executive Committee as outlined in the report be adopted with the omission of Clause (x) as this clause is inconsistent with Council’s adopted Code of Conduct.

NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No 11480 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

11.3

SUBJECT Methadone issues within the Parramatta LGA

REFERENCE F2004/06817 - D01529988

REPORT OF Community Crime Prevention Officer

11491

RESOLVED (Esber/Lim)

That Council receive and note this report.

11.4

SUBJECT Community Advisory Committee Meeting and Forum Minutes - 18 March 2010

REFERENCE F2004/07575 - D01530650

REPORT OF Community Capacity Building Officer Capacity Building

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting on 18 March 2010, and the notes of the Forum on 18 March 2010 (Attachments 1 and 2) are received and noted.

(b) Further, that Council note there is no request for additional expenditure in this report.

NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No 11480 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

Governance and Corporate

12.1

SUBJECT Investments Report for March 2010

REFERENCE F2009/00971 - D01510327

REPORT OF Manager Finance

RECOMMENDTION

That Council receive and note the investments report for March 2010.

NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No 11480 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

12.2

SUBJECT Proposed Re-alignment of Local Government Boundary along Old Windsor Road Seven Hills

REFERENCE F2004/08135 - D01512905

REPORT OF Property Program Manager

11492

RESOLVED (Lloyd/Bide)

(a) That, subject to paragraph (b) below, Council support, in principle, the request from Blacktown City and Hills Shire Councils to re-align the local government boundary along Old Windsor Road so that it adheres more closely to the centre line of the Road as outlined in this report.

(b) That discussions be arranged with Hills Shire Council with a view to seeking its agreement to transfer to the Parramatta LGA that part of the Hills Shire LGA south of the M2 between Gibbon Road and Windsor Road.

NOTE: Councillors A Issa, OAM, L E Wearne & A A Wilson returned to the meeting at 8.41 pm during consideration of this matter.

12.3

SUBJECT GST Certificate

REFERENCE F2005/01810 - D01522964

REPORT OF Manager Finance

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council grant approval for the Lord Mayor, Chief Executive Officer and Manager Finance to sign off the Goods and Services Tax Certificate for the payment of GST for the period 1 May 2009 to 30 April 2010.

(b) Further, that the GST Certificate, once signed, be referred to the Audit Committee on 27 May 2010 for that Committee’s information.

NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No 11480 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

12.4

SUBJECT Membership of Wollongong City Council to United Independent Pools and Westpool

REFERENCE F2004/06545 - D01530378

REPORT OF Group Manager- Corporate

11493

RESOLVED (Esber/Wilson)

That the information be received and noted.

NOTE: Councillors P B Barber, J Chedid and M A Lack returned to the meeting at 8.43 pm during consideration of this matter.

12.5

SUBJECT US Flag Raising Ceremony

REFERENCE F2004/06854 - D01531056

REPORT OF Manager - Council Support.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That council take no further action into holding a flag raising ceremony for the United States of America.

(b) Further, that Council continues to strengthen relations with the USA through PCC civic education programs.

NOTE: This matter was adopted under Minute No 11480 – Council Matters To Be Adopted Without Discussion.

12.6

SUBJECT March 2010 Quarterly Review of Management Plan & Budget - D01525110

REFERENCE F2010/00523 - D01533826

REPORT OF Manager Finance

11494

RESOLVED (Issa OAM/Chedid)

(a) That Council adopt the Chief Executive Officer’s March 2010 Quarterly Review of the 2009/10 Management Plan and Budget. (Attachment 1).

(b) Further, that Council adopt the Responsible Accounting Officer’s report on the financial position of the Council as detailed in Attachment 1.

12.7

SUBJECT Betty Cuthbert- Civic Ceremony

REFERENCE F2008/03626 - D01536817

REPORT OF Manager - Council Support. Also Memorandum from Manager – Council Support dated 20 May 2010.

11495

RESOLVED (Esber/Chedid)

(a) That Council approve the holding of a public civic ceremony for the unveiling of the Betty Cuthbert monument at the Betty Cuthbert Shopping Centre, Victoria Road, Ermington.

(b) That Council fund the return airfares of Ms Betty Cuthbert and carers (2) from Perth to Sydney to attend the civic ceremony.

Notices of Motion

13.1

SUBJECT Affordable Housing

REFERENCE F2004/06029 - D01537362

REPORT OF Councillor C X Lim

11496

RESOLVED (Lim/Lack)

(a) That an Affordable Housing Discussion Paper/White Paper be produced to:

i Review the effectiveness of Parramatta City Council’s existing Affordable Housing policy;

ii Seek input from external experts especially those who comment on the impact of the lack of affordable housing for young families, and technical experts on the obstacles faced by the development industry to produce affordable housing;

iii Propose new individual and in concert Affordable Housing strategies not yet contained in Council’s current Affordable Housing policy, for example:

1. Mandating target percentage(s)/target quantum(s) within each of the residential zones where such affordable housing must be produced to a specific price range

2. Modifying planning policies, controls and assessment processes that will provide real incentives to create the affordable housing stock

3. Seek the state and federal ministers responsible for housing to favour more affordable housing by skewing their First Home Owners Grants (or similar) toward the lower end of the spectrum (ie $300,000+ range) instead of the higher end of the spectrum (ie $600,000+ range)

4. Considering new types of built housing that are more cost effective to build without compromising social standards, for example Europe’s high quality pre-fabricated multi-housing units and single dwelling homes.

(b) Further, that a workshop(s) be held to facilitate discussion by Councillors and staff, and possibly invited external experts in order to progress a revised Affordable Housing policy in the near future.

CLOSED SESSION

11497

RESOLVED (Esber/Issa OAM)

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:-

1 United Independent Pools Service Provider Tender. (D01517876) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government act 1993 as the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.

2 Expressions of Interest for Independent Members of the Conduct Committee. (D01522990) - 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 Review of Catering Services. (D01530362) - 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.

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

That the decisions of Closed Session be noted as follows:-

decisions from Closed Session

14.1

SUBJECT United Independent Pools Service Provider Tender

REFERENCE F2004/06882 - D01517876

REPORT OF Service Manager Commercial and Risk

11498

RESOLVED (Esber/Lim)

(a) That Willis Group be appointed to United Independent Pools, Westpool and Metro Pool for five years as outlined in the tender specifications

(b) Further, that Claims Management Australasia be appointed as claims manager for United Independent Pools, Westpool and Metro Pool for five years as outlined in the tender specifications.

14.2

SUBJECT Expressions of Interest for Independent Members of the Conduct Committee

REFERENCE F2010/00323 - D01522990

REPORT OF Policy Review Officer; General Counsel. Also Policy Review Officer Memorandum dated 24 May 2010.

11499

RESOLVED (Lim/Esber)

That consideration of this matter be deferred to the next meeting.

14.3

SUBJECT Review of Catering Services

REFERENCE F2004/07396 - D01530362

REPORT OF Manager - Council Support

11500

RESOLVED (Lloyd/Chedid)

(a) That Council maintain the catering roster for dinners prior to Council meetings and extend the roster to address the provision of catering prior to Workshops, noting that Arcadia did not tender for such catering.

(b) That Arcadia be the preferred caterer for categories A, B and C (Basic Morning Teams, Afternoon Teas, Sandwiches) of the Catering Policy.

(c) That the rotating roster for all other events be abolished and a panel of preferred caterers be established consisting of the previously successful tenderers.

(d) Further, that the preferred caterers be advised of this decision and reminded of the need to provide a substantive vegetarian & Dairy free option at Council Meetings and Workshops and whole rather than cut fruit and to submit invoicing on a timely basis.

QUESTION TIME

SUBJECT State of Origin

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor P Esber

11501

Councillor Esber referred to a previous suggestion by the Lord Mayor in relation to the viewing of the State of Origin in the Lord Mayoral Suite.

Councillor Esber suggested that should the series be tied 1 all, a big screen be provided in the Suite for viewing by interested Councillors.

SUBJECT Introduction of Speed Reduction Devices - Bridge Road, Westmead

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor P Maitra

11502

Councillor Maitra advised that he had received a complaint from local residents expressing concern in relation to speeding vehicles travelling from Darcy Road, Westmead into Bridge Road, Westmead.

Councillor Maitra requested that a report be provided on the possible introduction of speed reduction devices in this area, particularly the introduction of a chicane in Bridge Road between the roundabout in front of the Dyldam Buildings and Darcy Road.

SUBJECT Enforcement of Alcohol Free Zones in Council Reserves

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor A Issa OAM

11503

Councillor Issa advised that he had attended a football match held at Guildford Park on the weekend. He noted that a number of bottles had been left in the park arising from a drinking session on the previous night which posed a serious risk to players.

In addition, certain team members were drinking at the field during and after matches and when advised that the area was an alcohol free zone were quite unpleasant.

Councillor Issa requested that correspondence be forwarded to the Granville District Football Association reminding the Association that Council’s reserves are alcohol free zones.

In addition, he asked that Council’s Rangers monitor the parks in which persons are known to congregate and consume alcohol.

SUBJECT Extension of Street Closures for Community Events - Church Street, Parramatta

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor C X Lim

11504

Councillor Lim requested that Councillors be supplied with a memorandum on the possibility of street closures for community events in Church Street, Parramatta being extended from Market Street to Palmer Street.

The Lord Mayor advised that a memorandum would be provided but noted that such a suggestion would need to be part of future traffic plans.

SUBJECT Use of Balconies and Awnings for Outdoor Dining

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor C X Lim

11505

Councillor Lim requested that all Councillors be provided with an update on the rules pertaining to the use of balconies and awnings in the CBD for outdoor dining.

SUBJECT Collapsed Telstra Pits

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor J D Finn

11506

Councillor Finn requested that immediate action be taken to fix trip hazards at the following locations:-

1. Collapsed Telstra Pit - Northern side of Virginia Street between Alfred Street and James Ruse Drive adjacent to the residential units;

2. Hole next to Telstra Pit - Northern side of Eleanor Street, near the intersection of Arthur Street (west side).

SUBJECT Tree Audit

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor L E Wearne

11507

Councillor Wearne advised that 2 years ago the issue of a tree audit had been raised in the Chamber and since that time the issue had been raised many times.

Councillor Wearne sought advice on the present status of the tree audit.

SUBJECT Trees on Footpaths

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor L E Wearne

11508

Councillor Wearne asked whether it was possible to plant trees on a footpath and if so, who could be contacted to discuss this issue.

SUBJECT CALM Program

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor L E Wearne

11509

Councillor Wearne advised that an extremely complimentary letter had been received from a local resident in relation to the CALM programme.

The Group Manager City Services advised that the programme related to lawn mowing for senior citizens.

RESCISSION MOTION

The Lord Mayor, Councillor P J Garrard advised that a Notice of Motion, signed by Councillors P B Barber, J D Finn and P K Maitra, to rescind the following item had been received prior to the termination of the meeting:-

1 Item 9.6 of Economy and Development regarding Draft Parramatta Development Control Plan for Places of Public Worship (Minute No 11486 refers).

The Lord Mayor ruled that the matter was not urgent and would be considered at the next appropriate Council Meeting.

The meeting terminated at 9.01 pm.

THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 18 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 24 MAY 2010 AND CONFIRMED ON TUESDAY, 15 JUNE 2010.

Lord Mayor