MINUTES OF THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council HELD IN THE Council Chamber, CIVIC PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 27 June 2011 AT 6.48 pm
The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid, in the Chair and Councillors P B Barber, A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM MP, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott (Deputy Lord Mayor) and A A Wilson (retired 10.56 pm).
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 June 2011 |
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RESOLVED (Issa OAM MP/Elmore) |
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That the minutes be taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the Meeting. |
APOLOGIES
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That an apology be received and accepted for the absence of Councillors M A Lack and L E Wearne.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest at this Council Meeting.
MINUTES OF THE LORD MAYOR
PETITIONS
Rescission Motions
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7.1 |
SUBJECT DA Assessment Governance Framework REFERENCE F2008/00998 - D01996713 REPORT OF N/A |
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RESOLVED (Finn/Maitra)
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That the resolution of the Council Meeting held on 23 May 2011, regarding DA Assessment Governance Framework namely:-
“(a) That Council re-affirm the decision of 9 March 2009 and amended on 28 June 2010 regarding the functions delegated to the Chief Executive Officer that relate to the determination of development applications, subject to the following changes, being: 1 Approve development applications (including Section 96 applications) provided: i. There are not more than 9 objections to the development; or ii. The development does not involve a variation to a Development Standard of more than 10%; or iii The development application does not relate to land in which Council holds, or has recently held, a direct pecuniary interest; or iv The development application is not known to have been made, or relate to a property owned by a member of staff or a Councillor; or v The development application does not involve demolition of a heritage item; or vi The development application does not relate to a brothel, massage parlour, sex service premises, restricted premises, tattoo parlour, place of public worship, infill housing under the Affordable Housing SEPP or boarding house; vii The application does not seek a review of determination under Section 82A review; or viii The application is not a Section 96(AA) application, or ix The application is not a Section 96(2) application where the original development application was determined by the elected Council; or x The application is not a Section 96 (1A) application where the original development application was determined by the elected Council and the modification sought relates to a condition which was added by the Council beyond the recommendation contained in the officer report. (b) That if any 2 or more Councillors give the CEO notice in writing that a DA should be considered at a Council Meeting, that application must be referred to Council for determination. (c) That a monthly report be provided to Councillors listing in summary all development applications which have any of the following characteristics:- i still under consideration for 6 months or longer; ii more than $750,000 in value; iii have attracted any objections; iv have an impact or are in a heritage or conservation zone. (d) That the site inspection, if required, occur in the week before the Council meeting, once the officers’ assessment report has been completed; (e) That an amendment to the Notification Development Control Plan be prepared to introduce an extended notification period over the Christmas period as outlined in the attached report; (f) That referral to NSW Police Service of DAs be for liquor licences matters associated with Hotels and Clubs unless the CEO determines otherwise; and (g) Further, that the Code of Meeting Practice be amended to provide for the consideration of development applications at all Council meetings.”
be and is hereby rescinded.
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MOTION (Finn/Maitra)
(a) That Council re-affirm the decision of 9 March 2009 and amended on 28 June 2010 regarding the functions delegated to the Chief Executive Officer that relate to the determination of development applications, subject to the following changes, being: 1 Approve development applications (including Section 96 applications) provided: i. There are not more than 7 objections to the development; or ii. The development does not involve a variation to a Development Standard of more than 10%; or iii The development application does not relate to land in which Council holds, or has recently held, a direct pecuniary interest; or iv The development application is not known to have been made, or relate to a property owned by a member of staff or a Councillor; or v The development application does not involve demolition or heritage related structural changes to a heritage item; or vi The development application does not relate to a brothel, massage parlour, sex service premises, restricted premises, tattoo parlour, place of public worship, infill housing under the Affordable Housing SEPP or boarding house; vii The application does not seek a review of determination under Section 82A review; or viii The application is not a Section 96(AA) application, or ix The application is not a Section 96(2) application where the original development application was determined by the elected Council; or x The application is not a Section 96 (1A) application where the original development application was determined by the elected Council and the modification sought relates to a condition which was added by the Council beyond the recommendation contained in the officer report. (b) That if any 2 or more Councillors give the CEO notice in writing that a DA should be considered at a Council Meeting, that application must be referred to Council for determination. (c) That a monthly report be provided to Councillors listing in summary all development applications which have any of the following characteristics:- i still under consideration for 6 months or longer; ii more than $750,000 in value; iii have attracted any objections; iv have an impact or are in a heritage or conservation zone. (d) That an amendment to the Notification Development Control Plan be prepared to introduce an extended notification period over the Christmas period as outlined in the attached report; (e) That referral to NSW Police Service of DAs be for liquor licences associated with Hotels and Clubs and restrictive premises matters; and (f) Further, that the Code of Meeting Practice be amended to provide for the consideration of development applications at all Council meetings.
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AMENDMENT (Garrard/Wilson) |
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(a) That Council re-affirm the decision of 9 March 2009 and amended on 28 June 2010 regarding the functions delegated to the Chief Executive Officer that relate to the determination of development applications, subject to the following changes, being: 1 Approve development applications (including Section 96 applications) provided: i. There are not more than 7 objections to the development; or ii. The development does not involve a variation to a Development Standard of more than 10%; or iii The development application does not relate to land in which Council holds, or has recently held, a direct pecuniary interest; or iv The development application is not known to have been made, or relate to a property owned by a member of staff or a Councillor; or v The development application does not involve demolition or heritage related structural changes to a heritage item; or vi The development application does not relate to a brothel, massage parlour, sex service premises, restricted premises, tattoo parlour, place of public worship, infill housing under the Affordable Housing SEPP or boarding house; vii The application does not seek a review of determination under Section 82A review; or viii The application is not a Section 96(AA) application, or ix The application is not a Section 96(2) application where the original development application was determined by the elected Council; or x The application is not a Section 96 (1A) application where the original development application was determined by the elected Council and the modification sought relates to a condition which was added by the Council beyond the recommendation contained in the officer report. (b) That if any 2 or more Councillors give the CEO notice in writing that a DA should be considered at a Council Meeting, that application must be referred to Council for determination. (c) That a monthly report be provided to Councillors listing in summary all development applications which have any of the following characteristics:- i still under consideration for 6 months or longer; ii more than $750,000 in value; iii have attracted any objections; iv have an impact or are in a heritage or conservation zone. (d) That the site inspection, if required, occur in the week before the Council meeting, once the officers’ assessment report has been completed; (e) That an amendment to the Notification Development Control Plan be prepared to introduce an extended notification period over the Christmas period as outlined in the attached report; (f) That referral to NSW Police Service of DAs be for liquor licences associated with Hotels and Clubs and restrictive premises matters; and (g) Further, that the Code of Meeting Practice be amended to provide for the consideration of development applications at all Council meetings.
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The amendment was put and carried and on being put as the motion was again carried.
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Economy and Development
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
In accordance with Council's decision of 23 October 2000 (Minute No 5712) the meeting adjourned at 8.43 pm for a period of 18 minutes.
RESUMPTION OF MEETING
The meeting resumed in the Council Chamber at 9.01 pm, there being in attendance The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid and Councillors P B Barber, A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM MP, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, M D McDermott, P K Maitra and A A Wilson.
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SUBJECT 85
Wigram Street,Harris Park DESCRIPTION Alterations and additions to an existing heritage Item for use as a restaurant. REFERENCE DA/126/2011 - Lodged at Council 14th March 2011 APPLICANT/S A A Singh OWNERS D Kumar and S Kumar REPORT OF Manager Development Services REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL This application is referred to Council for determination as the proposal involves works to a heritage item. |
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RESOLVED (Lim/Wilson)
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(a) That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. 126/2011 for alterations and additions and the change of use of the building to a restaurant at 85 Wigram Street, Harris Park for a period of five years from the date on the Notice of Determination subject to the following conditions Attachment 1. (b) Further, that the objector be advised of Council’s decision.
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DIVISION The result being:
AYES The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid and Councillors P B Barber, A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM MP, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott and A A Wilson.
NOES None.
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Environment and Infrastructure
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SUBJECT Sustainability Retrofits for Residential Apartment Blocks REFERENCE F2008/00548 - D01995240 REPORT OF Project Officer - Business Sustainability |
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MOTION (Bide/Wilson)
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That no further action be taken in this matter.
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AMENDMENT (Barber/Elmore)
(a) That Council receive and note the report. (b) Further, that a sustainability retrofit program for apartment blocks be included as a project bid under Waste and Sustainability Improvement Program (WaSIP) funding in 2011/12.
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The amendment was put and lost. |
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The motion was put and carried. |
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SUBJECT Implementation of a City Wide Design Award which also considers Environmental Sustainability REFERENCE F2008/00548 - D01995336 REPORT OF A/ Manager Environmental Outcomes |
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RESOLVED (Lim/Bide)
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That this matter be deferred and consideration of funding be included as part of the economic development workshop to be held in August.
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Community and Neighbourhood
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SUBJECT Requests for Fee Subsidy for the of Public Halls, Community Centres and Meeting Rooms. REFERENCE F2004/07903 - D01952498 REPORT OF Manager City Culture, Tourism and Recreation. Also Service Manager Recreation Facilities and Programs Memorandum dated 23 June 2011. |
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RESOLVED (Lim/Barber)
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(a) That the report on requests for fee subsidies for the use of Council’s public halls, community centres and meeting rooms by annual hirers for 2011/2012 be received and noted. (b) That Council approve the annual fee subsidies to be granted as recommended in the 2011/2012 Fee Subsidy Assessment Sheet. (c) That the applicants, who have been unsuccessful in receiving a full exemption, be contacted to negotiate a payment program. (d) Further, that the invoices be issued to those groups who are required to pay fees for their use of Public Halls, Community Centres and Meeting Rooms.
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SUBJECT 31 Prospect Street Rosehill REFERENCE F2011/01127 - D01977658 REPORT OF Property Program Manager |
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RESOLVED (Esber/Finn)
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That consideration of this matter be deferred for 2 weeks.
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SUBJECT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Meeting 22 February 2011 REFERENCE F2005/01941 - D01995938 REPORT OF Community Capacity Building Officer |
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RESOLVED (Barber/Elmore)
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(a) That the minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee of 22 February 2011 be received and noted. (b) Further, that Council note there is no request for additional expenditure in this report.
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SUBJECT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Meeting 3 May 2011 REFERENCE F2005/01941 - D01944236 REPORT OF Community Capacity Building Officer |
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RESOLVED (Maitra/Esber)
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(a) That the minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee of 3 May 2011 be received and noted. (b) That Council officers seek the advice of the Executive of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee when approached regarding the use of Aboriginal names or language. (c) That a brochure be developed to assist in explaining the role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee. (d) Further, that Council note that there is no request for additional expenditure.
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SUBJECT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Meeting 24 May 2011 REFERENCE F2005/01941 - D01983597 REPORT OF Community Capacity Building Officer |
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RESOLVED (Bide/Wilson)
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(a) That the minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee of 24 May 2011 be received and noted. (b) That Council forward the Committee’s concerns to the Attorney General in relation to the practice of residents from the Parramatta Local Government Area being incarcerated away from their families and a copy of the letter be provided to the Placement Officer at Silverwater Jail. (c) Further, that Council note that there is no request for additional expenditure.
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Governance and Corporate
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SUBJECT Investments Report for April 2011 REFERENCE F2009/00971 - D01962619 REPORT OF Manager Finance |
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RESOLVED (Garrard/Elmore)
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That Council receive and note the investments report for April 2011.
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REFERENCE F2004/05857 - D01991950 REPORT OF Manager Finance. Also Manager Finance Memorandum dated 21 June 2011. |
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RESOLVED (Bide/Lim)
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(a) That Council receives and notes the Manager Finance’s Report. (b) That Council borrows an amount of $2,960,000 in accordance with the adopted Operational Plan 2010/11. (c) That the borrowing of $2,960,000 be made from the ANZ Bank on the basis of a 7 year term at a fixed interest rate with a 20% bullet repayment at the conclusion of the term. (d) That the Lord Mayor and General Manager be given delegated authority to complete all necessary loan documents and that the Common Seal be applied if required to those documents. (e) Further, that Councillors be advised of the terms of the loan once the loan funds have been drawn down.
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SUBJECT Remuneration Tribunal Determination in relation to Fees for Councillor Remuneration REFERENCE F2004/06514 - D01980140 REPORT OF Executive Support Manager |
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RESOLVED (Garrard/Wilson)
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That Council confirm the Lord Mayoral and Councillor’s remuneration for the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 be set at the maximum level being $72,710 and $24,960 respectively.
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SUBJECT Report of the Audit Committee meeting held on 31 March 2011 REFERENCE F2008/02951 - D01992279 REPORT OF Service Auditor |
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RESOLVED (Barber/Esber)
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(a) That Council adopt the minutes of the Audit Committee held on Thursday 31 March 2011. (b) Further, that Council adopt the revised Audit Committee Charter.
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SUBJECT 14th International Riversymposium 'The Value of Rivers' - Brisbane - 26-29 September 2011 REFERENCE F2010/03188 - D01952539 REPORT OF Executive Support Manager |
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RESOLVED (Lloyd/Esber)
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That any Councillors interested in attending the 14th International Riversymposium ‘The Value of Rivers’ Conference being held in Brisbane from 26-29 September 2011 advise the Office of the Lord Mayor within 7 days.
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SUBJECT Benchmarking Best Practice In Local Government Conference 2011 - 3 - 4 August 2011 - Melbourne REFERENCE F2011/01627 - D01993315 REPORT OF Executive Support Manager |
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RESOLVED (Issa OAM/Lloyd)
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That any Councillors interested in attending the Benchmarking Best Practice In Local Government Conference 2011 - 3 - 4 August 2011 - Melbourne advise the Office of the Lord Mayor within 7 days.
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SUBJECT ParraConnect Advisory Committee May 2011 REFERENCE F2011/00898 - D01993904
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REPORT OF Manager Information Systems
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(a) That the minutes of the ParraConnect Advisory Committee meetings of 16 May 2011, 18 April 2011 and 28 March 2011 be received and noted. (b) Further, that Councillor P K Maitra be confirmed as being a member of the ParraConnect Advisory Committee.
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SUBJECT Amendment to Code of Meeting Practice in relation to Question Time REFERENCE F2004/07851 - D01996601 REPORT OF Team Leader Council Support |
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RESOLVED (Bide/Lloyd)
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(a) That no further action be taken to remove Question Time from the Council agenda. (b) Further, that the practice continue in strict adherence to clause 35(9) of the Code of Meeting Practice requiring that all Question Time issues be submitted in writing.
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SUBJECT Making of Rates and Annual Charges 2011/12 REFERENCE F2009/02499 - D01997076 REPORT OF Manager Finance |
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RESOLVED (Wilson/Esber)
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That Council make the following Rates and Charges for the 2011/12 Rating year using Land Values with a base date of valuation 1 July 2010:-
Ordinary Rates
(A) Residential Rates
(i) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Residential Suburban land, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero zero two five four five one five (0.00254515) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be five hundred and fifty six dollars and sixty six cents ($556.66). (ii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Residential land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District (CBD), because it is a centre of population within the geographical area which is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as Central Business District Centre of Population, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero zero one seven seven zero seven nine (0.00177079) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be five hundred and fifty six dollars and sixty six cents ($556.66).
(B) Business Rates(i) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business General land (and is not within the subcategories of Business land referred to in (B)(ii) through to and inclusive of (B)(v) below), an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero one one six seven two zero seven (0.01167207) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be five hundred and sixty seven dollars and fifty cents ($567.50). (ii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as business land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District (CBD), because it is within the geographical area which is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as Central Business District Centre of Activity, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero two zero seven three two five three (0.02073253) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be five hundred and sixty seven dollars and fifty cents ($567.50). (iii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District – Centre of Activity Area No 2, because it is within the geographical area which is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as Central Business District Centre of Activity Area No 2, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero three four one three four one one (0.03413411) in the dollar upon the Land Value. (iv) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of “ Industrial Centres of Activity” because it is within the suburbs of Camellia, Chester Hill, Clyde, Eastwood, Ermington, Granville, Guildford, Melrose Park, Merrylands, Northmead, North Parramatta, Old Toongabbie, Parramatta, Pendle Hill, Rosehill, Rydalmere, Seven Hills, Toongabbie, Wentworthville and within the geographical areas which are highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as “Business Industrial Centres of Activity “ inclusive, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero one two five three two nine nine (0.01253299) in the dollar upon the Land Value. The minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of such rateable land shall be five hundred and sixty seven dollars and fifty cents ($567.50). (v) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of “ Industrial Centre of Activity No 2” because it is within the geographical area which is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as Industrial Centre of Activity No 2, an Ordinary Rate of zero point zero one two five three two nine nine (0.01253299) in the dollar upon the Land Value.
(C) Special Rates(i) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta, a Special Rate, which will be known as Open Space Acquisition & Embellishment Special Rate and which will consist of a base amount of sixteen dollars and thirty one cents ($16.31) calculated to yield fifty percent (50.00%) of the total revenue of $1,980,164.10 for this Special Rate to which will be added an ad valorem amount which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero zero zero five nine nine five (0.00005995) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such land, for or towards the acquisition of open space including compulsory acquisition and the purchase of remnant bushland, the embellishment and maintenance of public reserve areas, including passive reserve areas and other areas unsuitable for other recreational pursuits, such works, services, facilities or activities being, in the opinion of Council, of special benefit to the whole of the Parramatta Local Government Area. (ii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta with the exception of all rateable land that is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as Central Business District Centre of Activity and Central Business District Centre of Activity Area No 2 and including land categorised as Residential land within that geographical area, a Special Rate, which will be known as Suburban Infrastructure Special Rate and which will consist of a base amount of six dollars and seventy seven cents ($6.77) calculated to yield twenty five point percent (25.00%) of the total revenue of $1,529,620.66 for this Special Rate to which will be added an ad valorem amount which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero zero zero seven four seven two (0.00007472) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such land, for or towards new infrastructure and environmental works within the suburbs of the Parramatta Local Government area, such works, services, facilities or activities being, in the opinion of Council, of special benefit to that part of Council’s area. (iii) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta that is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as Central Business District Centre of Population and categorised as Residential land within that geographical area, a Special Rate, which will be known as CBD Residential Infrastructure Special Rate and which will consist of a base amount of ten dollars and five cents ($10.05) calculated to yield forty percent (40.00%) of the total revenue of $66,306.61 for this Special Rate to which will be added an ad valorem amount which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero zero one six seven three two (0.00016732) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such land, for or towards new infrastructure and environmental works within the Central Business District of the Parramatta local government area, such works, services, facilities or activities being, in the opinion of Council, of special benefit to that part of Council’s area. (iv) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta that is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as Central Business District Centre of Activity and Central Business District Centre of Activity Area No 2 but excluding land categorised as Residential land within that geographical area, a Special Rate, which will be known as CBD Infrastructure Special Rate and which will consist of an ad valorem amount which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero two zero zero four two nine (0.00200429) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such land, for or towards infrastructure improvements within that geographical area, such works, services, facilities or activities being, in the opinion of Council, of special benefit to that part of Council’s area. (v) In the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta that is highlighted on the map exhibited for inspection during the exhibition of the Draft Operational Plan as the Economic Development Special Rate area with the exception of all properties categorised as Residential within that area, a Special Rate, which will be known as Economic Development Special Rate and which will consist of an ad valorem amount which will be calculated at a rate of zero point zero zero zero three six five four four (0.00036544) in the dollar upon the Land Value for all such land, for or towards the implementation of the Regional Environmental Plan within that geographical area, such works, services, facilities or activities being, in the opinion of Council, of special benefit to that part of Council’s area.
(D) That Council make the following annual charges for the 2010/11 financial year:(i) Domestic Waste Management ChargesIn the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta, for which a Domestic Waste Management (DWM) service is provided or proposed to be provided in accordance with Section 496 of the Local Government Act as follows: (a) A DWM Charge of two hundred and ninety dollars and ninety cents ($290.90) for: (1) the removal once weekly of the contents of a 140 litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro rata charge for each additional service requested; and (2) the removal once fortnightly of a 240 litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro rata charge of eighty four dollars and fifty cents ($84.50) for each additional fortnightly recycling service; (3) the removal once fortnightly of a 240 litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, prunings, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro rata charge of eighty four dollars and fifty cents ($84.50) for each additional fortnightly garden waste service; (b) A DWM Charge of four hundred and thirty eight dollars and forty five cents ($438.45) for: (1) the removal once weekly of the contents of a 240 litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro rata charge for each additional service requested; and (2) the removal once fortnightly of a 240 litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro rata charge of eighty four dollars and fifty cents ($84.50) for each additional fortnightly recycling service; (3) the removal once fortnightly of a 240 litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, prunings, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro rata charge of eighty four dollars and fifty cents ($84.50) for each additional fortnightly garden waste service; (c) A DWM Availability Charge of fifty dollars and twenty cents ($50.20), where a domestic waste service is available to vacant residential land. (ii) Commercial Waste Management ChargeIn the case of all rateable land within the City of Parramatta, for which a Commercial Waste Management service is provided or proposed to be provided, an annual charge in accordance with Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 as follows: (a) 140 litre Commercial Waste Management Charge (1) 1 pick up service per week $297.90 (2) 2 pick up services per week $595.80 (GST Not Applicable) (b) 240 litre Commercial Waste Management Charge (1) 1 pick up service per week $449.00 (2) 2 pick up services per week $898.00 1 pick up recycling service per fortnight $88.40 (GST Not Applicable) 1 pick up garden waste service per fortnight $88.40 (GST Not Applicable) Annual Charges – Stormwater Management Charges(iii) Residential Properties(a) In the case of all parcels of rateable urban land (excluding strata properties and vacant land) within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Residential or Residential CBD an annual charge of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per assessment. (b) In the case of all rateable strata properties within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Residential or Residential CBD an annual charge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) per assessment. (iv) Business Properties
(a) In the case of all parcels of rateable urban land within the City of Parramatta which are categorised or sub-categorised as Business properties (excluding vacant land) an annual charge of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per 350 square metres or part thereof capped at two hundred dollars ($200.00).
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SUBJECT Review of 2011/12 Budget and forward estimates and preliminary 2010/11 forecast result REFERENCE F2010/01685 - D01997269 REPORT OF Manager Finance. Also Manager Finance Memorandum dated 21 June 2011. |
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RESOLVED (Finn/Elmore)
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(a) That Council adopt the following changes to the 2011/12 Budget and the 2012/13 to 2014/15 Delivery Program forward financial estimates and Long Term Financial Plan:
(b) That Council notes the preliminary review of the forecast 2010/11 Budget result as outlined in this report.
(c) Further, that Council adopts the following 2011/12 annual charges and fees for commercial waste management services:
240 litre bin recycle service $88.40 annual charge (GST does not apply) 240 litre bin garden waste service $88.40 annual charge (GST does not apply) 140 litre bin replacement $60.50 per bin (including GST) 240 litre bin replacement $66.00 per bin (including GST)
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Notices of Motion
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12.1 |
SUBJECT Proposed Urban Renewal Study for Granville REFERENCE F2010/02537 - D01999501 REPORT OF Councillor P J Garrard |
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MOTION (Garrard/Lloyd) |
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In keeping with the objectives of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Urban Renewal) 2010:- (a) That Council acknowledges the significance of this Renewal SEPP which identifies the Granville Centre within the Metropolitan Strategy and its importance within the context of future State and Local Government planning. (b) That this Council recognises the significance of the Granville Town Centre as a residential origin rather than an employment destination. (c) That in order for Council’s Planning scheme to reflect the objectives of the Urban Renewal SEPP, Council wishes to have the area bounded by the Railway line to the South and the M4 Freeway to the north and the Carlingford railway line to the East deferred from the provisions of the Draft Parramatta LEP and seeks the Minister’s support to take this action, so as to allow Council to carry out a further comprehensive investigation of the identified area.
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AMENDMENT (Finn/Maitra)
That Council acknowledges the significance of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Urban Renewal) 2010 and a workshop be held with the Department of Planning to discuss areas of Parramatta identified in the SEPP.
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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 A notice of motion to rescind this decision was submitted immediately following the conclusion of the meeting. |
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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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1 Land Acquisitions - This Lord Mayoral Minute is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the Minute contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
2 Parramatta Arts Fellowship 2011. (D01990669) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (a) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains personnel matters concerning particular individuals.
3 Expression of Interest for Independent Members of the Audit Committee. (D01992221) - 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.
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Councillor A A Wilson retired from the meeting at 10.56pm just prior to moving into Closed Session.
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That the decisions of Closed Session be noted as follows:- |
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REFERENCE F2004/06427 FROM The Lord Mayor Councillor John Chedid |
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(a) That Council compulsorily acquire both the freehold of 14 Darcy Street, Parramatta by agreement with the owner of the property, V.E.A.R Pty Ltd and the ground floor leasehold of 14 Darcy Street, by agreement with the owner of the leasehold, Robert and Irene Pellizzeri for the purpose of implementing the Civic Place Masterplan for the amount stated in the report. (b) That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer and the Lord Mayor to negotiate, complete and execute the terms of all documentation necessary to finalise and bring into force Council’s acquisition of the property including the affixation of the seal to an agreement under Section 30 of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991. (c) Further, that Council confirms that upon acquisition, the property be classified as operational land.
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SUBJECT Parramatta Arts Fellowship 2011 REFERENCE F2011/01382 - D01990669 REPORT OF Manager City Culture, Tourism and Recreation; Coordinator Parramatta Artist Studios |
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RESOLVED (Esber/Issa OAM MP)
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That Council awards the 2011 Parramatta Arts Fellowship to artist Fadia Abboud.
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SUBJECT Expression of Interest for Independent Members of the Audit Committee REFERENCE F2011/00996 - D01992221 REPORT OF General Counsel ; Service Auditor |
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RESOLVED (Bide/Lloyd) |
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(a) That Council appoint Respondents 3 and 6 as the independent community representatives of the Audit Committee for a term of 3 years. (b) Further, that Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer authority to negotiate a reasonable engagement terms (including fees) for the services to be provided by the independent community members of the Audit Committee.
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NOTE: A Notice of Motion to rescind this decision was tabled immediately following the conclusion of the meeting.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS HELD IN CLOSED SESSION
12461 RESOLVED (Garrard/Lloyd)
That Standing Orders be suspended to enable consideration to be given to an urgent motion regarding a staff related article which appeared recently in the local press.
The Lord Mayor ruled that the matter was one of urgency.
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SUBJECT Staff Related Article Which Appeared Recently in the Local Press REFERENCE F2008/00315 FROM Councillor Paul Garrard |
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That no further action be taken in this matter.
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NOTE: The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid and Councillors A Bide, P J Garrard and S Lloyd requested that their names be recorded as having voted against this decision.
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The meeting terminated at 11.30 pm.
RESCISSION MOTIONS
Notices of rescission were submitted to rescind the following items immediately after the termination of the meeting:-
1. Item 12.1 of Notice of Motion regarding the Proposed Urban Renewal Study for Granville by Councillors M McDermott, J D Finn and P Maitra.
2. Item 13.2 of Closed Session regarding the EOI for the Independent Members of the Audit Committee by Councillors P Maitra, J D Finn and M McDermott.
THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 30 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 27 JUNE 2011 AND CONFIRMED ON MONDAY, 11 JULY 2011.
Lord Mayor