MINUTES OF THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council HELD IN THE Council Chamber, CIVIC PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 10 October 2011 AT 6.45 pm

 

PRESENT

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor L E Wearne in the Chair and Councillors P B Barber (arrived 6.48 pm and retired at 8.10 pm), A Bide, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM MP (retired 8.12 pm), M A Lack, C X Lim, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra (arrived 6.46 pm), M D McDermott and A A Wilson (Deputy Lord Mayor – arrived 6.47 pm).

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor L E Wearne acknowledged the Burramattagal Clan of The Darug, the traditional land owners of Parramatta and paid respect to the elders both past and present.

 

 

 

WELCOME TO PUBLIC AND MEDIA

 

The Lord Mayor acknowledged and welcomed members of the public and media representatives to the Chamber.

 

 

 

 

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 and further welcomed recent migrants to the City.

 

 

MINUTES

 

 

1

SUBJECT          Minutes of the Council  Meeting held on 26 September 2011

 

RESOLVED      (Esber/Garrard)

 

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

 

 

 

 

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SUBJECT          Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on 28 September 2011

 

RESOLVED      (Esber/Garrard)

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

 

 

APOLOGIES

 

 

12702        RESOLVED      (Bide/Lloyd)

 

(a)       That an apology be received and accepted for the absence of Councillor J Chedid.

(b)       Further, that Council grant leave of absence to Councillors A Bide, J Chedid and M D McDermott from the Council Meeting to be held on 14 November 2011 to attend, on behalf of Council, the APSAC Conference to be held in Fremantle.

 

NOTE:       

 

1.                  Councillor P J Garrard left the meeting at 6.46 pm during consideration of this matter.

 

2.                  Councillor P K Maitra arrived at the meeting at 6.46 pm during consideration of this matter.

 

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

 

      Councillor J D Finn declared an interest in relation to Item 9.3 of Economy and Development regarding 58 O'Connell Street Parramatta as Councillor Finn’s employer would be a recipient of the proposed contribution.

 

 

      Note

Councillor A A Wilson arrived at the meeting at 6.47 pm during consideration of this matter.

 

LORD MAYORAL MINUTE

 

 

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SUBJECT          Roads to Recovery Program

REFERENCE   F2008/04282

FROM                 The Lord Mayor, Councillor Lorraine Wearne

 

RESOLVED      (Wearne/Esber)

 

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(a)       That Parramatta City Council write to the Prime Minister asking that the Prime Minister :

i.           Recognise the successful delivery of the Roads to Recovery Program by local government since 2000;

ii.         Continue the Roads to Recovery Program on a permanent basis to assist local government to meet its responsibilities;

iii.       Continue the Roads to Recovery Program with the current administrative arrangements; and

iv.       Provide an increased level of funding under a future Roads to Recovery Program that recognises the shortfall of funding on local roads .

(b)     Further, that the Minister for Local Government, The Hon. Simon           Crean and the Federal Members for the Parramatta LGA be           advised of this decision and their support be sought.

 

 

 

NOTE:      Councillor P B Barber arrived at the meeting at 6.48 pm                    during consideration of this matter.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

1

SUBJECT          138 Bettington Road, Oatlands

REFERENCE   DA/354/2011

FROM                 Katie Jakovcevic

 

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 “Good Evening Lord Mayor and Councillors.

 

Thank you for the opportunity to address you tonight.

 

We would like to thank the council officers in the planning department for the recommendation of approval for our development application.  We do accept that the approval is dependent on certain conditions being met and we take the opportunity to confirm that we accept the conditions and will undertake the necessary actions as recommended by the report.

 

You have all read the report and trust that you all acknowledge that the report clearly demonstrates that the department has thoroughly assessed and researched our development application to ensure that all regulatory requirements have been met.

 

We also hope that it has come to your attention that at all times we have been courteous, respectful and co-operative with the planning department. At no stage were we argumentative or ignorant of our obligations to meet the legal requirements. We have invested a significant amount of money to make the necessary changes to comply and have taken our neighbours concerns into consideration wherever feasible and practical.

 

In light of this, we would like to ask why are we here before you in a council meeting? Where our fate is left in the hands of councillors whom we do not know or understand how much hard work and savings it has taken us to get to this point over the last 20 years.

 

We must all realise and accept that we own the land, we are investing the money and we wish to build a home that we want and not what our neighbours want.

 

We haven’t committed a crime or breached any law or regulation but did whatever we could to satisfy the council planners. If we had ignored the councils requirements and persisted with our development and the two parties (council or applicant) could not reach an agreement we can see the validity of a mediator, arbitrator or jury intervening. However this is not the case.

 

We have an application that has been recommended for approval, a decision made by intelligent and experienced council officers whose decision should be supported and not rejected otherwise why do we have them?

 

We hope that you all concur with the planning department that the home is simple, practical and accommodating and not a home that is uncharacteristic for the area. We should all be proud that another rate payer has reinvested in Parramatta and another beautiful family home is being built in Oatlands.

 

We have now been residents of Oatlands for the past eleven years and seen the area develop with some significant sized properties built during this time. Not just seen the area develop but also our 3 boys who have now outgrown our existing house. All the time spent at home with the children whilst my husband laboured away has finally returned rewards and now is the time for ourselves to build our dream home.

 

We hope that you will all find it your hearts to support the recommendation of the report.

 

Thank You”

 

NOTE:       Councillor P J Garrard returned to the meeting at 6.53 pm during consideration of this matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUBJECT           81-83 Buller S treet, North Parramatta.

REFERENCE   DA-314/2011

FROM                 Kuna Sivasamy, RAIA.

 

 

“Question1:        We thank the P C Councillors for deferring the determination of the proposed development at 81-83 Buller Street in North Parramatta, at the meeting held on 8th August, 2011. It is understood, that the deferral is for us to give an opportunity to address all the comments raised by the council, in order to support an approval.

Accordingly, we had a meeting with the council staff and addressed all those comments in the executive summary of the, then recommendations.

 

Why now again recommended for REFUSAL?

 

If council of the view that the meeting satisfactorily addressed the issues will not support granting approval, only because of the LEP is imminent and certain and 100% weighting will be applied on this DA, then they should have stated so and there was NO USE for such deferral and there is no need for, us to spend additional time and money for preparing revised plans, arborist report, and other additional documents.

 

Question-2:        If council is firm on their view, that they will impose Draft LEP for assessment, without the consideration of saving provision, clause 1.8A, prior to gazetting of the LEP, which then become a legal requirement, then WHY NOT PASS THE MOTION IN THE CHAMBER to do so, prior to impose the same to this DA application? “

 

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RESPONSE

 

By Mr Mark Leotta - Service Manager Assessments:-

 

“Question 1:       During the assessment of this application Council officers gave determinative weight to the future zoning under Parramatta LEP 2011 as approval of this proposal was considered to undermine the attainment of the aims and objectives of the new LEP. In addition, several issues of design (drainage, roof height and impact on street trees) warranted the refusal of the application.  During consideration of the application by Council on 8 August, Councillors agreed to defer the application and provide the applicant with an opportunity to resolve the issues.  The applicant has now addressed all of the design concerns that were identified by the assessment officer.  The LEP was made by the Minister on Friday 7 October and the land is now zoned R2 – Low Density Residential.  Multi unit housing is now a prohibited form of development in this zone. Notwithstanding the new zoning, the LEP includes a savings provision that allows the application to be determined having regard to the former planning controls (PLEP 2001).  Accordingly, should the Council be of the mind to approve the development application, it has the ability to grant approval.

 

Question 2:        No response is provided for Question 2 as this question is addressed to the Councillors.”

 

 

 

 

 

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SUBJECT          6 -10 Charles Street, Parramatta 

REFERENCE   DA/611/2008/B

FROM                 Tony Owen

 

RESOLVED      (Esber/Maitra)

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That in the absence of Mr Owen, this matter be heard as the last item before Closed Session.

 

 

NOTE:     Consideration of this matter did not proceed as the development application was subsequently approved under Item 9.2 and Mr Owen did not wish to proceed with his statement.

 

 

 

 

 

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SUBJECT          138 Bettington Road, Oatlands

REFERENCE   DA/354/2011

FROM                 Paul Malouf

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As submitted in writing prior to the meeting:-

 

“I wish to address the Council meeting scheduled for the evening of 10th October 2011 with respect to the development application DA/354/2011, item number 8 on the agenda, in opposition as the owner of the residence adjoining the proposed development. The issues of objection I wish to raise with respect to the development application are :

 

1. Inconsistencies with the plans.

2. Adverse solar access.

3. Privacy

4. Building envelope.

5. Limited setback to elevated pool and its positioning.

6. Overdevelopment

7. Changes that should be made.”

 

 

 

Reports - Domestic Applications

 

 

 

8.1

SUBJECT          138 Bettington Road, Oatlands (Lot 6 DP 222657) (Elizabeth Macarthur Ward)

DESCRIPTION Demolition, tree removal and construction of a 2 storey dwelling house with in-ground swimming pool

REFERENCE   DA/354/2011 - Submitted 26 May 2011

APPLICANT/S  Balmoral Homes

OWNERS          Mr J Jakovcevic & Mrs K Jakovcevic

REPORT OF     Manager Development Services

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

                            The application is being referred to council for determination as Councillor Lim and Councillor Esber have requested that the application be referred to Council for determination.

 

MOTION             (McDermott/Finn)

 

 

(a)      That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. DA/354/2011 for the demolition, tree removal, construction of a 2 storey dwelling house and in-ground swimming pool at 138 Bettington Road, Oatlands  NSW  2117 for a period of five (5) years from the date on the Notice of Determination subject to the conditions in the attached s79c report.

(b)          Further that the persons who lodged a submission be advised of Council’s determination of the application.

 

 

AMENDMENT   (Esber/Barber)

 

(a)      That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. DA/354/2011 for the demolition, tree removal, construction of a 2 storey dwelling house and in-ground swimming pool at 138 Bettington Road, Oatlands  NSW  2117 for a period of five (5) years from the date on the Notice of Determination subject to the conditions in the attached s79c report and the following requirements:-

           1.     The pumping plant equipment being moved to the north         eastern corner of the subject property;

           2.     The window sills overlooking the adjoining property be raised         to a height of 1.8 metres.

 

(b)      Further, that the persons who lodged a submission be advised of Council’s determination of the application.

 

 

 

The amendment was put and lost.

 

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The motion was put and carried.

 

 

DIVISION      The result being:

 

AYES             The Lord Mayor, Councillor, L E Wearne and Councillors, A Bide, G J Elmore, J D Finn, M A Lack, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra and M D McDermott.

 

NOES            Councillors P B Barber, P Esber, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM MP, C X Lim and A A Wilson.

 

 

Reports - Major Applications

 

 

9.1

SUBJECT          81 Buller Street, North Parramatta (Lot B DP 311543) (Elizabeth Macarthur Ward)

DESCRIPTION Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of multi-unit housing development comprising 4 townhouses with attics over basement carparking.

REFERENCE   DA/314/2011 - 16 May 2011

APPLICANT/S  D & C Consortium Pty Limited

OWNERS          K Tharumalingam & J Kanapathipillai

REPORT OF     Manager Development Services. Also late correspondence dated 21 August 2011 from Glendinning Minto and Associates P/L.

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

                            This application was deferred at the Council Meeting held on 8 august 2011 and is referred back to Council for determination.

 

MOTION             (Esber/Bide)

 

 

(a)   That Council as the consent authority refuse Development Application No. 314/2011 for demolition and construction of a multi-unit housing development comprising 4 townhouses over basement parking at 81 Buller Street, North Parramatta for the following reasons:

1.    The proposed development is prohibited under the provisions of Draft Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2010, which is deemed to be imminent and certain.

2.    The proposed development is contrary to the public interest as it is inconsistent with the current planning controls and the likely future character of the area.

 

(b)     Further, that the objector be advised of Council’s decision.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMENDMENT   (Maitra)

 

That the application be approved.

 

The amendment was ruled out of order by the Lord Mayor as it was a direct negative of the motion.

 

 

 

FORESHADOWED

MOTION             (Maitra)

 

That the application be approved.

 

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The motion was put and carried.

 

 

DIVISION      The result being:

 

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

 

NOES            Councillors P B Barber, J D Finn, A Issa, OAM MP and P K Maitra.

 

 

 

 

 

9.2

SUBJECT          6-10 Charles Street, Parramatta (Lot 1 DP 962151, Lot 3 DP 306066, Lot 4 DP 306066) (Arthur Phillip Ward)

DESCRIPTION Section 96(2) application to modify Development Consent No. DA/611/2008 (alterations and additions to an approved part 12 / part 6 storey mixed use building). The modifications include redesign of basement levels and additional 2 storeys, increasing residential units from 100 to 110, changes to ground floor layout, modification to landscaping and engineering works and  changes to building facade treatment.

REFERENCE   DA/611/2008/B - Submitted 13 April 2011

APPLICANT/S  Merhis Constructions Pty Ltd

OWNERS          Chapel Business Centre Pty Limited

REPORT OF     Manager Development Services

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

                            The Section 96(2) application is being referred to Council as the original application was determined by Council.

 

RESOLVED      (Esber/Lim)

 

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(a)     That Council as the consent authority modify Development Consent No. DA/611/2008 including the redesign of basement levels and additional 2 storeys, increasing residential units from 100 to 110, changes to ground floor layout, modification to landscaping and engineering works and changes to the building facade treatment on land at 6-10 Charles Street, Parramatta in the manner contained within Attachment 1.

(b)     Further, that the persons who lodged a submission be advised of Council’s determination of the application.

 

 

DIVISION      The result being:

 

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

 

NOES            None.

 

 

 

 

9.3

SUBJECT          58 O'Connell Street Parramatta Lot 1 DP 900803 (Arthur Phillip Ward)

DESCRIPTION Strata subdivision of an existing residential flat building containing 10 units.

REFERENCE   DA/174/2011  

APPLICANT/S  Classy Business Pty Ltd

OWNERS          Classy Business Pty Ltd

REPORT OF     Manager Development Services. Also Service Manager Assessments Memorandum dated 10 October 2011.

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The proposal is being referred to Council as a policy position is required due to a condition of consent recommending the applicant to make a contribution of $95,760 for the loss of affordable housing arising from the Strata subdivision of the Residential Flat Building in accordance with Clause 50 Affordable Rental Housing SEPP. This is the first application where this provision is relevant.

 

 

MOTION             (Lim)

 

 

(a)      That the Council as the consent authority approve Development Application no. 174/2011 for the Strata subdivision of an existing Residential Flat Building containing 10 units, including the contribution of $96,750 under  Affordable Rental Housing SEPP  as per the Section 79 C report attached.

(b)      That this $96,750 contribution be held and used under escrow by the Parramatta City Council in order to reinvest equally by way of structural renovations or structure refurbishments to be conducted by the applicant into all of the units of 58 O'Connell Street, Parramatta, in order to help achieve appropriate affordability.

(c)       Further, that the applicant be required to apply to Parramatta City Council and use this amount no later than December 2012.

 

 

The motion was ruled out of order by the Lord Mayor as the proposed contribution under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP would not be provided to Council.

 

 

FURTHER

MOTION             (Bide/Garrard)

 

(a)      That the application be refused as the strata subdivision of the  existing residential flat building will result in loss of affordable housing in the Parramatta Local Government Area and this is not in the public interest.

(b)      Further, that staff explore the opportunities for rezoning the immediate area.

 

 

FORESHADOWED

MOTION             (Lack/Elmore)

 

 

That the Council as the consent authority appove Development application no. 174/2011 for the Strata subdivision of an existing Residential Flat Building containing 10 units, including the contribution of $96,750 under  Affordable Rental Housing SEPP  as per the Section 79 C report attached.

 

PROCEDURAL

MOTION             (Esber)

 

The question be put.

 

The procedural motion was put and carried.

 

The further motion was put and lost.

 

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The foreshadowed motion became the motion and was put and carried.

 

 

DIVISION      The result being:

 

AYES             The Lord Mayor, Councillor, L E Wearne and Councillors P B Barber, G J Elmore, P Esber, A Issa, OAM MP, M A Lack, P K Maitra, M D McDermott and A A Wilson.

 

NOES            Councillors A Bide, P J Garrard, C X Lim and S Lloyd.

 

NOTE:           Councillor J D Finn had previously declared an interest in this matter as an employee of Housing NSW and temporarily left the meeting during consideration and voting on this matter.

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9.4

SUBJECT          1 Grose Street  Parramatta (Lot 1 DP1117917) (Arthur Phillip Ward)

DESCRIPTION 1 Grose Street - Consolidation of 3 allotments into a single allotment, relocation of off street parking associated with existing professional suites and construction of a 54 place child care centre.

REFERENCE   DA/412/2011  

APPLICANT/S  Zhinar Architects

OWNERS          Parramatta Leagues  Club

REPORT OF     Manager Development Services

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

                            The matter is referred to Council as the development relates to a heritage item.

 

RESOLVED      (Esber/Garrard)

 

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(a)       That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. DA/412/2011 for consolidation of 3 allotments into a single allotment, relocation of off street parking associated with existing professional suites and construction of a 54 place child care centre at 1 Grose Street Parramatta for a period of five (5) years from the date on the Notice of Determination is approved subject the conditions in Attachment 1.

(b)       Further, that the objectors be advised of Council’s decision.

 

 

 

DIVISION      The result being:

 

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

 

NOES            None.

 

 

 

 

Economy and Development

 

 

 

10.1

SUBJECT          Variations to Standards under SEPP 1

REFERENCE   F2009/00431 - D02109065

REPORT OF     Manager Development Services

 

RESOLVED      (Esber/Garrard)

 

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That the report be received and noted.

 

 

 

 

10.2

SUBJECT          Toongabbie Government Farm Archaeological Site: State Heritage Register nomination

REFERENCE   F2011/00862 - D02111246

REPORT OF     Manager Development Services

 

RESOLVED      (Lloyd/Wilson)

 

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(a)      That Parramatta City Council support the Heritage Council’s proposal to list Toongabbie Government Farm Archaeological Site on the NSW State Heritage Register. 

(b)      Further, that the Heritage Advisory Committee and the Toongabbie Historical Society be advised of this decision.

 

 

 

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

 

 

12715             RESOLVED              (McDermott/Wilson)

 

That Standing Orders be suspended to enable consideration of an urgent motion which may enable a community organisation to take advantage of a State Government Grant that expires in November 2011.

 

The Lord Mayor ruled that the matter was one of urgency.

 

 

 

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SUBJECT          Approval of  DA/646/2011 - 143 George Street, Parramatta

REFERENCE   DA/646/2011

 

 

RESOLVED      (McDermott/Wilson)

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(a)      That authority to approve DA646/2011 - 143 George Street, Parramatta be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer once all legal requirements have been met.

(b)     Further, that a report be provided back to the Chamber in relation    to the decision made under this delegation.

 

 

 

FURTHER SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

 

 

12717             RESOLVED              (Wilson/Lloyd)

 

That Standing Orders continue to be suspended to enable consideration of an urgent motion pertaining to the ward boundary between Parramatta and Hornsby Councils at the Epping CBD.

 

The Lord Mayor ruled that the matter was one of urgency.

 

 

 

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SUBJECT          Ward Boundary between Parramatta and Hornsby Councils at Epping CBD.

REFERENCE   F2008/00404 – D02121637

FROM                 Councillor A A Wilson

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RESOLVED      (Wilson/Lloyd)

 

(a)      That PCC strongly supports the O'Farrell government giving back planning powers to local communities and notes that it would be worthless in respect to local planning controls if developers could go "Council shopping".  Seeking boundary adjustments to increase the yields on properties may have the same effect as Ministerial intervention.

 

(b)      That PCC rejects any move by Hornsby Shire Council to incorporate the Parramatta section of Epping CBD into Hornsby LGA.

 

(c)       That a report be prepared examining the logical boundaries                

     between PCC and Hornsby and advising on the necessary steps to make a submission to the State Government for an alteration in that boundary.

 

(d)      That PCC rejects any suggestion that by not letting an

unsatisfactory draft plan go forward to exhibition that we are denying true democratic process.

 

(e)      Further that a media release be prepared advising of the acceptance and signature of PCC LEP after extensive public consultation and advising of the heights proposed in Epping under that instrument.

 

 

 

RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS

 

12719           RESOLVED                (Barber/Elmore)

 

 

That Standing Orders be resumed.

 

 

Notices of Motion

 

 

11.1

SUBJECT          Dog Leash Free Areas

REFERENCE   F2005/00856 - D02117701

REPORT OF     Councillor M D McDermott

 

RESOLVED      (McDermott/Wilson)

 

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(a)               That staff prepare a report for Council, detailing all instances of Dog Parks (leash free areas) where private companies/commercial operators have been allocated park space in Dog Parks (leash free areas), to carry out any activities that have the effect of reducing the space available for dogs and dog owners.

(b)              That this report should detail all events, representations, meetings (including all meeting attendees, details stated & representations in these meetings and by whom) leading up to any decisions to allocate this space to private companies/operators.

(c)              Further, that the report also include advice on consultation carried out with registered dog owners and residents.

 

 

 

NOTE:       Councillor A Issa, OAM MP left the meeting at 8.08 pm following consideration of this matter.

 

 

 

 

CLOSED SESSION

 

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RESOLVED      (Esber/Lloyd)

 

Members of the press and public be excluded from the meeting of the Closed Session and access to the correspondence and reports relating to the items considered during the course of the Closed Session be withheld. This action is taken in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 as the item listed comes within the following provisions:-

 

 

1       Legal Matters Monthly Report to Council. (D02108895) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (g) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

 

 

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

12.1

SUBJECT          Legal Matters Monthly Report to Council

REFERENCE   F2004/07898 - D02108895

REPORT OF     Manager Development Services

 

RESOLVED      (Esber/Barber)

 

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That the report be received and noted.

 

 

 

QUESTION TIME

 

 

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SUBJECT          Support for Office of Lord Mayor

REFERENCE   F2008/04592

FROM                 Councillor P J Garrard

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Councillor Garrard referred to Minute No. 12697 of the Council Meeting held on 26 September 2011 requiring the placement of a supportive statement in the Parramatta Advertiser on behalf of staff of the Lord Mayor’s Office.

 

Councillor Garrard requested he be shown where the advertisement had actually been placed.

 

The Manager Executive Support subsequently obtained a copy of the relevant Advertiser and showed the statement to Councillor Garrard.

 

Councillor Garrard noted the ‘diminutive’ size of the statement and asked whether the statement had appeared on Council’s website.

 

The Manager Executive Support advised that a statement with the same wording as contained within the advertisement had been placed on Council’s website on 27 September 2011.

 

 

 

NOTE:           Councillor P B Barber retired from the meeting at 8.10 pm during consideration of this matter.

 

 

 

 

 

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SUBJECT          Congratulations to Lord Mayor

REFERENCE   F2008/04592

FROM                 Councillor A A Wilson

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Councillor Wilson congratulated the Lord Mayor, Councillor L E Wearne on the successful conduct of her first meeting as the newly elected Lord Mayor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUBJECT          Media Tender

REFERENCE   F2008/04592

FROM                 Councillor A Bide

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Councillor Bide requested that he be provided with an update on the Media Tender he had requested some 9 months ago.

 

NOTE:           Councillor A Issa OAM MP returned to the meeting at 8.11 pm during consideration of this matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

SUBJECT          Councillor Appointments with the Lord Mayor

REFERENCE   F2008/04592

FROM                 Councillor P Esber

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Councillor Esber asked whether a timeframe had been set as yet for Councillors wishing an appointment with the Lord Mayor.

 

The Lord Mayor advised that a timeframe had not been set as yet but requested that 24 hours notice be given.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUBJECT          Councillor Breakfasts

REFERENCE   F2008/04592

FROM                 Councillor A A Wilson

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Councillor Wilson noted that Councillors had previously held breakfast meetings and suggested the recommencement of this practice.

 

The Lord Mayor commented that this issue could be discussed further and added that the Office of the Lord Mayor was currently trying to convene an MP’s breakfast.

 

The Lord Mayor further added that the Councillors’ Christmas Party would be held this year on 3 December 2011 at Oatlands House which had a maximum capacity of 300 persons. Accordingly, Councillors should supply their guest list as soon as possible.

 

 

 

NOTE:           Councillor A Issa OAM MP retired from the meeting at 8.12 pm during consideration of this matter.

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting terminated at 8.13 pm.

 

THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 16 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2011 AND CONFIRMED ON MONDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

Lord Mayor