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
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SUBJECT Minutes of the Council Meeting
held on 26 September 2011
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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
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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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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
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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.
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NOTE: Councillor P B Barber arrived at the meeting
at 6.48 pm during consideration of this matter.
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PUBLIC
FORUM
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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.
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“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
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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.
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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.”
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Reports - Domestic Applications
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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.
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MOTION (McDermott/Finn)
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(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.
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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.
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The amendment was put and lost.
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The motion was put and carried.
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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.
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Reports - Major Applications
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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.
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MOTION (Esber/Bide)
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(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.
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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.
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FORESHADOWED
MOTION (Maitra)
That the application be
approved.
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The motion was put and carried.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MOTION (Lim)
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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FORESHADOWED
MOTION (Lack/Elmore)
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Economy and Development
10.1
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SUBJECT Variations to Standards
under SEPP 1
REFERENCE F2009/00431 - D02109065
REPORT OF Manager Development Services
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RESOLVED (Esber/Garrard)
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That the report be received and
noted.
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10.2
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SUBJECT Toongabbie Government Farm
Archaeological Site: State Heritage Register nomination
REFERENCE F2011/00862 - D02111246
REPORT OF Manager Development Services
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
12719 RESOLVED (Barber/Elmore)
That
Standing Orders be resumed.
Notices of Motion
11.1
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SUBJECT Dog Leash Free Areas
REFERENCE F2005/00856 - D02117701
REPORT OF Councillor M D McDermott
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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.
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NOTE: Councillor A Issa, OAM MP left the meeting at 8.08 pm
following consideration of this matter.
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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:-
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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
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That the decisions of Closed
Session be noted as follows:-
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12.1
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SUBJECT Legal Matters Monthly Report
to Council
REFERENCE F2004/07898 - D02108895
REPORT OF Manager Development Services
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RESOLVED (Esber/Barber)
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That the report be received and
noted.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NOTE: Councillor A Issa OAM MP retired from the meeting
at 8.12 pm during consideration of this matter.
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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