MINUTES OF THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council HELD IN THE Council Chamber, CIVIC PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 28 March 2011 AT 6.49 pm
The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid, in the Chair and Councillors A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM (retired 8.27pm ), M A Lack, S D Lloyd (arrived 6.53 pm), C X Lim, P K Maitra, M D McDermott (Deputy Lord Mayor), L E Wearne and A A Wilson.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS
The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid acknowledged the Burramatugal Clan of The Darug, the traditional land owners of Parramatta and paid respect to the elders both past and present.
FOUNDATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Lord Mayor also acknowledged the colonial heritage of Parramatta and recognised the contribution of the early settlers in laying the foundations of this great and historic city.
MINUTES
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SUBJECT Minutes of the Council (Development) Meeting held on 14 March 2011 |
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RESOLVED (Bide/Wilson) |
That the minutes be taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the Meeting.
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APOLOGIES
12216 RESOLVED (Finn/Elmore)
That an apology be received and accepted for the absence of Councillor P B Barber and it be noted that Councillor S D Lloyd would be arriving later in the meeting.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
1 Councillor P Esber declared a pecuniary interest in relation to Item 7.2 of Economy and Development regarding 18A Cowper Street, Parramatta as his firm had previously undertaken works at the site.
2 Councillor J D Finn advised that her employment as a Registrar for Community Housing involved contact with the Department of Housing. The Department of Housing was the applicant for 9 Albert Street, North Parramatta, however, Councillor Finn noted that there was no requirement to leave the Chamber during the Public Forum issues concerning this site, as the Council would not be determining the application.
NOTE: Councillor S D Lloyd arrived at the meeting at 6.53pm during consideration of this matter.
MINUTES OF THE LORD MAYOR
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SUBJECT New South Wales State Election Messages REFERENCE F2011/00734 FROM The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid |
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(a) That Council send a congratulatory message to the newly elected Premier, The Hon Barry O’Farrell MP on the Liberal Nationals Coalition election victory. (b) That Council send a message of thanks to the former Premier, The Hon Kristina Keneally MP for her services and contribution to the local community. (c) That Council send congratulatory messages to the newly elected local Members of Parliament wishing them well in representing the local community. (d) Further, that Council send messages of thanks to the former local Members of Parliament for their services and contribution in representing the local community.
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NOTE: 1 The Lord Mayor acknowledged Professor Geoffrey Lee, newly elected Member of Parramatta, who was present in the public gallery and also congratulated Councillor A Issa, OAM, newly elected Member of Granville.
2 In addition, the Lord Mayor acknowledged the efforts of candidates Councillors P Esber, P J Garrard and M D McDermott together with the contribution of the outgoing State Members for Parramatta and Granville, Ms Tanya Gadiel and Mr David Borger respectively.
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PUBLIC FORUM
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SUBJECT Development Application - 9 Albert Street, North Parramatta REFERENCE DA/527/2010 FROM Sarah Byrne |
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“The State Government’s development application for DA527/2010, located at 9 Albert Street, North Parramatta, is grossly inappropriate for the area. The proposed development is a mixed social and private residency consisting of 106 unit block with very unique & unusual mix of dwellings; with the majority being (75%) being single bedroom units. This is significantly above the 33% demand for single bedroom dwellings in Parramatta.
The community is concerned that Council and NSW Housing have not taken the existing social problems in the area into account during their assessment including the daily impacts we feel from the Hope Hostel, the methadone clinic and the drug trafficking on Albert Street. Furthermore, the proposed development is 50 meters from a primary school – this is not an appropriate site for a block that is likely to house mostly single men with criminal backgrounds and substance abuse problems.
NSW Housing has indicated they are not willing to pay their Section 94 Contribution. From my understanding, developers can only avoid the paying the contribution if the development is solely public housing – but this proposed development is a mix of public and private housing. Surely Council can not to be expected to foot the bill for the public amenities and services required as a consequence of this multi-million dollar development?
Currently, there is a sign on the corner of Albert and O’Connell Street that reads Council’s is opposed to this development. But the Council’s report to the Joint Regional Planning Panel, it does in fact support the development. As a representative of the North Parramatta Resident Group, I request that the Councillors express your concern to the JRPP regarding this proposed development and withdraw Council’s recommendation to the JRPP prior to the JRPP meeting on Thursday 31st March 2011.” |
RESPONSE
By Ms Sue Weatherley, Group Manager Outcomes and Development:-
“The determining authority for DA/527/2010 is the Sydney West Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP). The reason for the development application being determined by the Sydney West JRPP is due to the application being made by the Crown with a Capital Investment Value greater than $5million.
This application was initially considered by the Sydney West JRPP at a meeting held on 18 November 2010. The JRPP deferred consideration of this meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to provide some additional information. This information has been received and a meeting of the Sydney West JRPP has been scheduled for 7.00pm this Thursday (31 March 2011) to further consider the application.
Officers of Parramatta City Council have prepared an assessment report on the development application and recommend approval of the application subject to conditions. The assessment report includes an assessment of the application against all applicable planning controls. It is noted that the North Parramatta Mixed Use Zone Masterplan (deemed DCP) that was endorsed by the NSW Government in 2004 does not apply to the land located at 9 Albert Street, North Parramatta and accordingly is not a document that is required to be considered in the assessment of the development application.
The development assessment report (dated 11 October 2010) and subsequent information including memos to the JRPP can be found on the website of the Joint Regional Planning Panel www.jrpp.planning.nsw.gov.au
On 1 July 2010 new right to information legislation (Government Information Public Access Act (GIPA) came into effect, replacing the former Freedom of Information (FOI) law and provisions of the Local Government Act (S12).
Pursuant to the GIPA Act and Council’s Access to Information Policy, you are required to submit an informal access request (attached) with Council for information pertaining to the approval as Crown Land to Housing NSW.
Please refer to Council’s website www.parracity.nsw.gov.au under Your Council – Access to Information for the Informal Access Application Form (right side of page) and Council's Access to Information Policy.
I wish to advise that copies of the questions and statements that have been made tonight in public forum have been referred to the Panel Secretariat of the Sydney West JRPP. Staff at Council have requested that these questions/statements be distributed to all members of the JRPP prior to Thursday night’s meeting.”
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NOTE:
1. Councillor J D Finn had declared an interest in the application at 9 Albert Street, North Parramatta due to her work association with the Department of Housing, the Department being the applicant for the subject development. Councillor Finn remained in the meeting during Public Forum.
2. Councillors A Bide and P Esber returned to the meeting at 7.38 pm during consideration of this matter.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
12222 RESOLVED (Wearne/Garrard)
That Standing Orders be suspended to enable consideration to be given to an urgent motion regarding Development Application – 9 Albert Street, North Parramatta.
The Lord Mayor ruled that the matter was one of urgency.
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During consideration of this matter but prior to voting, the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor M McDermott assumed the Chair to enable the Lord Mayor to ask questions in relation to this application.
RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
12224 RESOLVED (Wearne/Elmore)
That Standing Orders be resumed.
NOTE: Councillors J D Finn, M D McDermott and A A Wilson returned to the meeting at 8.26 pm during consideration of this matter.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
In accordance with Council's decision of 23 October 2000 (Minute No 5712) the meeting adjourned at 8.27 pm for a period of 18 minutes.
RESUMPTION OF MEETING
The meeting resumed in the Council Chamber at 8.45 pm, there being in attendance The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid and Councillors A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, M Lack, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, M D McDermott, P K Maitra, L E Wearne and A A Wilson.
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Councillor A Issa OAM did not return to the meeting following the adjournment.
PETITIONS
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SUBJECT Opposition to Development Application - 1 - 5 Chestnut Avenue and 6 - 8 Burke Street, Telopea REFERENCE DA/116/2011 FROM Local Residents of Telopea |
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That the petition be received and noted.
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SUBJECT Request for Installation of Footpaths in Wells Street, South Granville REFERENCE F2008/01281 FROM Local Residents |
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That the petition be received and noted.
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SUBJECT Request for Traffic Calming in Adam Street, Guildford REFERENCE CRM 2010/00190 FROM Local Residents |
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That the petition be received and noted.
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SUBJECT Request for Traffic Calming in Excelsior Street, Guildford REFERENCE CRM2010/00190 FROM Local Residents |
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That the petition be received and noted.
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SUBJECT Request for Traffic Calming in Garnet Street, Merrylands/Guildford REFERENCE CRM2010/00190 FROM Local Residents |
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That the petition be received and noted.
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Economy and Development
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REFERENCE F2005/01563 - D01886130 REPORT OF Place Manager |
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MOTION (Wilson/Lim) |
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(a) That the Better Neighbourhood Program Guidelines (Attachment C to report) be adopted by Council. (b) That Neighbourhood Improvement Program funding be allocated in the proposed 2011/12 Operational Plan to (Attachment B of report – Table One) 1 Epping (Beecroft Road South & Bridge Road) 2 Harris Park (Wigram Street) 3 Victoria & Park Roads Rydalmere 4 Toongabbie shops (c) Further, that the four year Better Neighbourhood Program plan (Attachment B – Table Two) be adopted, subject to annual review by Councillors.
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AMENDMENT (Garrard/Elmore) (a) That the Better Neighbourhood Program Guidelines (Attachment C to report) be adopted by Council. (b) That Neighbourhood Improvement Program funding be allocated in the proposed 2011/12 Operational Plan to (Attachment B of report – Table One) 1 Epping (Beecroft Road South & Bridge Road) 2 Harris Park (Wigram Street) 3 Victoria & Park Roads Rydalmere 4 Toongabbie shops (c) That the four year Better Neighbourhood Program plan (Attachment B – Table Two) be adopted, subject to annual review by Councillors. (d) Further, that the Excelsior and Constance Street, Granville work or the Delwood Shopping Centre represent the popular neighbourhood centre which would require attention in 2013 and 2014 pending a report by staff.
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The amendment was put and lost.
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The motion was put and carried.
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NOTE:
Councillor P J Garrard requested his name be recorded as having voted against this decision.
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SUBJECT Draft
Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011 - Consideration of submissions to
the exhibition of proposed amendments REFERENCE F2009/01146 - D01889238 REPORT OF Project Officer - Land Use and Transport Planning |
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(a) That Council consider the submissions received to the exhibition of the proposed amendments to the draft Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011. (b) That the water efficiency controls for non-residential development in the draft Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011 be amended as detailed in this report. (c) That subject to (b), Council endorse the finalisation of the proposed amendments to the draft Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011 as identified in Attachment 1. (d) Further, that the CEO be authorised to make any inconsequential revisions to the draft Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011 to reflect the gazetted Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2011.
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DIVISION The result being:
AYES The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid 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.
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Environment and Infrastructure
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REFERENCE F2010/02630 - D01886237 REPORT OF Senior Project Officer - Transport Planning |
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MOTION (Elmore/Esber) |
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(a) That a report be prepared on incentives to encourage Parramatta based organisations and individuals to acquire electric vehicles. (b) Further, that Council undertake an Expression of Interest process to procure electric vehicle recharge units and possibly electric vehicles for a trial period, once the above is established.
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AMENDMENT (Wearne/Lloyd) That no further action be taken in this matter.
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The amendment was put and lost.
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The motion was put and carried.
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NOTE: 1 The Lord Mayor Councillor J Chedid and Councillors A Bide, P J Garrard, S D Lloyd, L E Wearne and A A Wilson requested their names be recorded as having voted against this decision.
2 A Notice of Motion to rescind this decision was submitted prior to the conclusion of the meeting.
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Community and Neighbourhood
Governance and Corporate
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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:- |
1 Tender No. 42/2010 Alterations and Additions to Existing Building in Barton Park, Corner Barton and Webb Streets, North Parramatta.. (D01873350) - 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 Tender No.25/2010 - Minor Civil Works Schedule of Rates Contract. (D01885544) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.
3 Tender 39/2010 Supply of Pre-Packaged Meals to Parramatta Meals on Wheels. (D01887810) - 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.
4 Final Extension of Existing Contract (Tender No. 11/2006) Management of Multi Level Car Parking Stations (MLC's) at Wentworth Street, Erby Place, Hunter Street and Horwood Place, Parramatta.. (D01890495) - 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.
Note
Councillor Wilson left the meeting at 10.35pm during Item 4 of Closed Session.
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That the decisions of Closed Session be noted as follows:- |
SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
12248 RESOLVED (McDermott/Lloyd)
That Standing Orders be suspended to enable consideration to be given to an urgent motion regarding the dumping of soil on Council Reserves and in particular Yates Avenue Reserve.
The Lord Mayor ruled that the matter was not one of urgency but advised that the issue had been noted and would be investigated by the CEO.
NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson returned to the meeting at 10.37 pm during consideration of this matter.
RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
12249 RESOLVED (Elmore/Lack)
That Standing Orders be resumed.
RESCISSION MOTIONS
The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid advised that a Notice of Motion, signed by Councillors L E Wearne, P J Garrard and S D Lloyd, to rescind the following item had been received prior to the termination of the meeting:-
1. Item 8.1 of Environment and Infrastructure regarding Electric Vehicles (Minute No 1225035 refers).
The meeting terminated at 10.39 pm.
THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 18 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 28 MARCH 2011 AND CONFIRMED ON MONDAY, 11 APRIL 2011.
Lord Mayor