Minutes of Council - 28 May 2012

MINUTES OF THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council HELD IN THE Council Chamber, CIVIC PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 28 May 2012 AT 6:46pm

The Lord Mayor, Councillor L E Wearne, in the Chair and Councillors A Bide, J Chedid, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM MP, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott and A A Wilson (Deputy Lord Mayor).

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.

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.

MIGRANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Lord Mayor also acknowledged the many migrants that have come to Parramatta and now call it home.

All these elements holistically make Parramatta what it is today.

MINUTES

SUBJECT Minutes of the Council (Development) Meeting held on 14 May 2012

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RESOLVED (Esber/Elmore)

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

APOLOGIES

An apology was received and accepted for the absence of Councillors P B Barber, M Lack and C X Lim.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest at this Council Meeting.

PUBLIC FORUM

SUBJECT Development Application - 17 - 19 Soudan Street, Merrylands

REFERENCE DA/796/2011

FROM Hansen Zhu

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As submitted in writing but not as presented.

“There are 4 issues I would like to speak at the Council Meeting.

Issue 1: The attics shown on the plan actually are first floors .They do not have the same meaning as the Parramatta LEP 2011 Dictionary describes: "contained wholly within a roof above the ceiling line of the storey immediately bellow". Taking into account of this level's building area on the plan, the floor space ratio would be 0.65:1, greatly exceed the maximum 0.6:1 FST requirement of Parramatta LET 2011.

Issue 2: The separation between townhouse 4 living room and villa 5 bedroom is 5.5 m, between villa 5 living room and villa 9 living room is 6m, far less than Council minimum requirement 12m. The separation between villa 9 living room and villa 6 lobby is 4m, 5m less council minimum requirement 9m.

Issue 1 and issue 2 are facts that would demonstrate how it is overdeveloped.

Issue 3: The proposed 20 cars' drive way is in middle of a heavy traffic intersection of Mombri Street ,Soudan Street and Loftus Street, 50m from the intersection of Mombri Street and Williams Street, 70m from for Mombri railway overpass bridge ,the only railway overpass for populated Merrylands, Greystanes. To complying with AS2089.1 and RMS regulations, further investigation is needed.

Issue 4: The driveway entry is in the centre of traffic black spot in Merrylands. Council's assessment has noted that there were 3 head-on collisions and 2 off carriageway car accidents reported before June 2010 in this spot. Further more, road authority just spent lots of money for

a two months road improvement on this spot recently. It should raise alarm to update information from road authority to avoid traffic hazards.

Issue 3 and Issue 4 are evidences to plea Council to conduct further investigation of the impact on this intersection and adjacent intersection and comply with road safety standards and requirements.

Therefore we wish Council could consider our submission to reduce the size of redevelopment and redesign the driveway access as to minimize the negative impact.”

Response from Manager Development Services, Mark Leotta:-

“Attics

The plans illustrate that the attic level contains a great deal less floor space than the ground level. LEP 2011 states that an attic means any habitable space, but not a separate dwelling, contained wholly within a roof above the ceiling line of the storey immediately below, except for minor elements such as dormer windows and the like.

The attics contain a dormer and staircases that protrude outside the roof line. In accordance with the requirements of LEP 2011 the attic level has been included in the floor space ratio calculations for the site. The proposal has an FSR of 0:58:1 on a site where the allowable FSR is 0.6:1.

Building Separation

DCP 2011 requires developments to have a setback of 9m between habitable and non habitable portions of dwellings. The development provides a setback of between 3.7m and 13m. The departure is predominantly to the ‘U’ shaped villas at the rear of the site where a minimum separation of 3.7m is provided between a laundry and a kitchen. The assessment report addresses this departure in more detail and recommends that it be supported. Despite the separation being non-compliant an appropriate level of amenity will be provided to future occupants.

Driveway location

The location of the driveway has been reviewed by Council’s traffic engineers who are satisfied that the location of the driveway will allow for vehicles to safely enter and exit the site. There have also been recent road works carried out at this intersection to improve vehicular safety. “

Economy and Development

8.1

SUBJECT 271 Old Windsor Road & 39 Chircan Street, Old Toongabbie
(Lot 1 DP 196553 & LOT 87 DP 225066)(Caroline Chisholm Ward)

DESCRIPTION Alterations and additions to a heritage listed Place of Public Worship.

REFERENCE DA/527/2011 - Submitted 1 August 2011

APPLICANT/S Opus Arch Pty Ltd

OWNERS Hindu Society of NSW Inc

REPORT OF Manager Development Services. Also Team Leader – Development Assessment Memorandum dated 28 May 2012.

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

This application is referred to Council for determination as the proposal is for a place of public worship.

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RESOLVED (Esber/Chedid)

(a) That Development Application No. DA/527/2011 for the refurbishment of the place of public worship including the provision of an additional toilet and disabled access ramp, the creation of a boundary adjustment between the properties and the construction of an amenities building and car park at the rear of 271 Old Windsor Road on land at 271 Old Windsor Road and 39 Chircan Street, Old Toongabbie be approved subject to conditions of consent as outlined in Attachment 1 and subject to condition 60 being altered to read:-

60. No direct pedestrian or vehicle access is permitted between the properties at 39 Chircan Street and 271 Old Windsor Road.

Reason: To ensure appropriate access is provided.

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

DIVISION The result being:-

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

NOES: Nil.

8.2

SUBJECT 24 Euston Street, Rydalmere
(Lot 37 DP 252154) (Elizabeth Macarthur Ward)

DESCRIPTION Alterations and additions to an existing building and change of use to a place of public worship for up to 320 people with an associated cafe and pre-school.

REFERENCE DA/74/2012 - 9 February 2012

APPLICANT/S Siloam Presbyterian Church

OWNERS The Presbyterian Church (NSW) Property Trust

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

This application is referred to Council for determination as the proposal is for a place of public worship.

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RESOLVED (Bide/Chedid)

(a) That Development Application No. DA/74/2012 for the alterations and additions to an existing building and change of use to a place of public worship for up to 320 people on land at 24 Euston Street, Rydalmere be approved subject to conditions of consent as outlined in Attachment 1.

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

DIVISION The result being:-

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

NOES: Nil.

8.3

SUBJECT Ravelynn House, 279 Church Street, Parramatta
(Lot 10 DP 733123) (Arthur Phillip Ward)

DESCRIPTION Use of a tenancy and fitout as a frozen yoghurt bar with associated signage and outdoor seating

REFERENCE DA/190/2012 - Submitted 3 April 2012

APPLICANT/S Mr J Odisho

OWNERS Ng's Sons Pty Ltd

REPORT OF Manager Development Services

REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL

The application has been referred to Council as the proposal involves building works to a heritage item.

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RESOLVED (Bide/Chedid)

That Council grant development consent to Development Application No. DA/190/2012 for the use of a tenancy and fitout as a frozen yoghurt bar with associated signage and outdoor seating on land at Ravelynn House, 279 Church Street, Parramatta subject to conditions contained within Attachment 1.

DIVISION The result being:-

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

NOES: Nil

8.4	SUBJECT 17-19 Soudan Street, Merrylands (Lot 1 DP 112379 & Lot 1 DP 659694 Lot 12 DP 112924 & Lot 2 DP 661377) (Woodville Ward) DESCRIPTION Demolition, tree removal and the construction of a multi unit housing development containing 4 townhouses and 5 villas with attic accommodation over basement carparking with strata subdivision. REFERENCE DA/796/2011 - Submitted 14 November 2011 APPLICANT/S Chanine Design Pty Ltd OWNERS Mr K F Leung REPORT OF Manager Development Services. Also Team Leader – Development Assessment Memorandum dated 28 May 2012. REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL The proposal is referred to Council for consideration as submissions from 24 households objecting to the application have been received.

	MOTION (Elmore/Maitra) That the application be deferred to the next Council Meeting pending further advice clarifying building separation and driveway safety issues.
	AMENDMENT (Esber/Bide) (a) That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. DA/796/2011 for the demolition, tree removal and the construction of a multi unit housing development containing 4 townhouses and 5 villas with attic accommodation over basement car parking with strata subdivision at 17-19 Soudan Street, Merrylands for a period of five (5) years from the date on the Notice of Determination subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1. (b) Further that, those persons who made a submission be advised of Council’s determination of the application.
13130	The amendment was put and lost. The motion was put and carried.
	DIVISION The result being:- AYES: The Lord Mayor, Councillor L E Wearne and Councillors A Bide, J Chedid, G J Elmore, J D Finn, P J Garrard, A Issa, OAM MP, S D Lloyd, P K Maitra, M D McDermott and A A Wilson. NOES: Councillor P Esber

8.5

SUBJECT Rosehill Master Plan

REFERENCE F2004/07242 - D02358589

REPORT OF Project Officer- Land Use Planning

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RESOLVED (Garrard/Esber)

That consideration of this matter be deferred for an on site meeting and subsequent return to Council at the earliest possible date.

DIVISION The result being:-

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

NOES: Nil.

8.6

SUBJECT Discontinuation of Planning Proposal for 181 James Ruse Drive Camellia

REFERENCE F2011/03256 - D02358727

REPORT OF Senior Project Officer

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RESOLVED (Garrard/Wilson)

That pursuant to s58 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Council formally request the Minister for Planning & Infrastructure to determine that the Planning Proposal at 181 James Ruse Drive, Camellia (seeking to add ‘shop top housing’ as an additional permitted use) not proceed.

DIVISION The result being:-

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

NOES: Nil.

8.7

SUBJECT Heritage Advisory Committee for April 2012

REFERENCE F2005/01945 - D02360550

REPORT OF Project Officer- Land Use Planning

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RESOLVED (Chedid/Elmore)

That the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of 18 April 2012 be received and noted.

8.8

SUBJECT Parramatta 10,000

REFERENCE F2005/00282

REPORT OF Group Manager Outcomes and Development. Also Group Manager Outcomes and Development Memorandum dated 17 May 2012.

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RESOLVED (Wilson/Chedid)

(a) That the Council adopt the City Identity Strategy, Parramatta Future Generation, and that a further report be prepared on the implementation of this strategy;

(b) That the Council notes and endorses the Parramatta Centre Economic Development and Employment Potential report;

(c) That the Council adopt the Parramatta Engagement and Advocacy Strategy and the Public Sector Attraction Plan to guide and inform the strategy to advocate for a reshaping of the future of Sydney, focused on increasing jobs growth in Parramatta subject to dot point 1 of Section 14 of Attachment 4 of this report relating to the State Government Attraction Plan being altered to read:-

“Implement discreet and targeted advocacy campaign lead by the Lord Mayor, Councillor L E Wearne, Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor A Wilson and the CEO, Dr Robert Lang aimed at establishing formal MOU with State Government.”

(d) That the Council adopt the objectives and strategies of the Parramatta 10,000 program as outlined in the officers report;

(e) That the CEO be authorised to call for expressions of interest for a suitably qualified person to advocate to the state and federal government on key infrastructure needs and jobs growth in Parramatta.

(f) That Council congratulate the Lord Mayor, Chief Executive Officer and staff involved in the successful submission to have the NSW State Government pre-commit to leases.

(g) Further, that a list of government departments requiring leasing space be provided to Councillors, if available, and the efforts to attract such departments to Parramatta be provided to Councillors on a quarterly basis.

Environment and Infrastructure

9.1

SUBJECT Declaration of Wildlife Protection Areas

REFERENCE F2011/03821 - D02299528

REPORT OF Open Space & Natural Area Planner

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RESOLVED (Bide/Finn)

(a) That Council declare Wildlife Protection Areas under Section 30(1)(b) of the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 prohibiting cats within the following significant bushland areas:

· Campbell Hill Pioneer Reserve & Waddangalli Woodland (Guildford)

· Duck River Bushland Reserve (South Granville)

· Edna Hunt Sanctuary (Eastwood, Epping)

· Galaringi Reserve & Cox Park (Carlingford, Dundas Valley)

· Lake Parramatta Reserve (North Parramatta)

· Quarry Branch Creek (Northmead, Winston Hills)

· Upper Toongabbie Creek (Constitution Hill, Northmead, Winston Hills)

· Vineyard Creek Reserve (Dundas, Oatlands, Telopea)

(b) That Council continue to permit dogs on-leash on established tracks within declared Wildlife Protection Areas.

(c) That all respondents who provided submissions regarding this matter during the public exhibition period be notified of Council’s decision.

(d) That appropriate notification signs be erected at all formal track entrances to declared Wildlife Protection Areas.

(e) That enforcement of this new legislation in relation to penalty notices be deferred until 1 October 2012 to enable sufficient time to publicise the declaration and for staff to undertake community education regarding responsible cat/dog ownership and Wildlife Protection Areas.

(f) Further, that Council undertake a review of dog off-leash provision within the Lachlan Macquarie ward.

Community and Neighbourhood

10.1

SUBJECT Naming of Unnamed Park at 31 Prospect Street, Rosehill as Biplane Park

REFERENCE F2011/03533 - D02298833

REPORT OF Open Space & Natural Area Planner

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RESOLVED (Esber/Finn)

(a) That the recently acquired public reserve located at 31 Prospect Street (Lot 1 DP 128372) in Rosehill be endorsed in principle to be named Biplane Park.

(b) That the name Biplane Park be referred to the Geographical Names Board of NSW for formal assignment under the Geographical Names Act 1966.

(c) That if approval is granted by the Geographical Names Board, appropriate interpretive name signage be erected in the park to be funded under 2012/13 Parks Improvement Program works.

(d) That the Parramatta and District Historical Society and others who lodged a submission in relation to the proposed naming of this park be thanked and advised of Council’s decision.

(e) Further, that Council investigate the creation of a children’s playground in the park that utilises the biplane as a theme for the play equipment.

10.2

SUBJECT Access Advisory Committee Minutes 17 April 2012

REFERENCE F2005/01944 - D02334714

REPORT OF Community Capacity Building Officer. Community Capacity Building

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RESOLVED (Bide/Maitra)

That the minutes of the Access Advisory Committee meeting on 17 April 2012 (Attachment 1) be received and noted.

10.3

SUBJECT 2012 PCC Community Grants Program - Unallocated Funds

REFERENCE F2011/01895 - D02350020

REPORT OF Grants Officer

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RESOLVED (Esber/Elmore)

That $8,691 of the unallocated funds from the Annual 2012 PCC Community Grants Program be allocated to eligible applications from the Small Grants Fund as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report.

10.4

SUBJECT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Meeting 23 April 2012

REFERENCE F2005/01941 - D02353068

REPORT OF Community Capacity Building Officer

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RESOLVED (Esber/Bide)

That the minutes of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee of 23 April 2012 be received and noted.

10.5

SUBJECT Requests for Fee Subsidy for the use of Public Halls, Community Centres and Meeting Rooms

REFERENCE F2004/07903 - D02360338

REPORT OF Manager City Culture, Tourism and Recreation

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RESOLVED (Esber/Bide)

(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 2012/2013 be received and noted.

(b) That Council approve the annual fee subsidies to be granted as recommended in the 2012/2013 Fee Subsidy Assessment Sheet.

(c) Further, that the applicants, who have been unsuccessful in receiving a full exemption, be contacted to negotiate a payment program.

Governance and Corporate

11.1

SUBJECT Investments Report for March 2012

REFERENCE F2009/00971 - D02329568

REPORT OF Manager Finance

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RESOLVED (Esber/Bide)

That Council receives and notes the investments report for March 2012.

11.2

SUBJECT Rates Hardship Policy

REFERENCE F2011/01565 - D02331102

REPORT OF Manager Finance

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RESOLVED (Elmore/Maitra)

That Council approve the Policy for the provision of hardship for Ratepayers.

11.3

SUBJECT Amended Delivery Program 2010/14 and 2012/13 Operational Plan, Fees and Charges 2012/13 and Updated Strategic Asset Management Plan

REFERENCE F2011/01565 - D02361202

REPORT OF Group Manager – Corporate. Also Group Manager Corporate Memorandum dated 25 May 2012.

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RESOLVED (Esber/Garrard)

(a) That subject to the outcome of Council’s application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for special variation to general income related to the Carbon Price Advance and the outcome of Council’s Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme (LIRS) application to the NSW State Government, Council adopt the Amended 2010/14 Delivery Program and 2012/13 Operational Plan (Attachment 1) and the 2012/13 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Attachment 2).

(b) That subject to the outcome of Council’s application to IPART for special variation to general income related to the Carbon Price Advance and the outcome of Council’s Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme (LIRS) application to the NSW State Government, Council adopt the budgeted income, expenditure and reserves transfers shown in the 2012/13 Operational Plan and vote the necessary funds.

(c) That Council set up an Operations Centre Reserve to be funded from the sales proceeds of Councils existing depots at Morton Street Parramatta, Mary Parade Rydalmere and previously sold depot at Elizabeth Street Granville.

(d) Further, that Council adopts the Updated Strategic Asset Management Plan (Attachment 3).

11.4

SUBJECT 2012 Benchmarking Best Practice in Local Government - Etihad Stadium, Melbourne - 18 & 19 July 2012

REFERENCE F2012/00072 - D02349078

REPORT OF Executive Support Manager

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RESOLVED (Esber/Wilson)

That interested Councillors advise the Office of the Lord Mayor of their desire to attend the 2012 Benchmarking Best Practice in Local Government Conference being held at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on 18 and 19 July 2012.

11.5

SUBJECT LGSA 2012 Water Management Conference - 22 - 24 July 2012 - Wagga Wagga

REFERENCE F2004/07240 - D02361585

REPORT OF Executive Support Manager

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RESOLVED (Esber/Wilson)

That interested Councillors advise the Office of the Lord Mayor of their desire to attend the LGSA 2012 Water Management Conference in Wagga Wagga from 22 - 24 July 2012.

11.6

SUBJECT Audit Committee Minutes – 23 February 2012

REFERENCE F2011/03883 - D02364150

REPORT OF Co-ordinator Audit & Risk

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RESOLVED (Esber/McDermott)

That the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on 23 February 2012 be adopted.

11.7

SUBJECT Delivery Program and Operational Plan – Quarterly Review March 2012

REFERENCE F2011/03759 - D02367326

REPORT OF Manager Finance

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RESOLVED (Esber/Maitra)

(a) That Council adopt the Chief Executive Officer’s March 2012 Quarterly Review of the 2010/14 Delivery Program and 2011/12 Operational Plan. (Attachment 1).

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

CLOSED SESSION

Note

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act, 1993, the Lord Mayor asked the gallery if any person wished to make representations in relation to the item listed in Closed Session.

No member of the gallery wished to make a submission.

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RESOLVED (Esber/Maitra)

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 Live Arts & Cultural Centre - Rangihou Reserve. (D02351305) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

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

12.1

SUBJECT Live Arts & Cultural Centre - Rangihou Reserve

REFERENCE F2012/00658 - D02351305

REPORT OF Manager City Culture, Tourism and Recreation

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RESOLVED (Finn/Esber)

(a) That the proponents for development of a Live Arts and Cultural Centre in Parramatta be advised that Rangihou Reserve and Baludarri Wetlands are not suitable sites for such a centre.

(b) That if the proponents wish to pursue this project, they are advised to develop the proposal as a commercial venture without any expectation of capital or recurrent funding from Council.

(c) Further, that the Council’s report be made public, minus any personal details required to be withheld in accordance with the Privacy Act, and a letter be forwarded to the proponents advising of Council’s decision.

12.2

SUBJECT Group Homes approved as Complying Development under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP

REFERENCE F2004/06029

FROM General Counsel

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RESOLVED (Wilson/Esber)

That Council endorse the action taken by staff to date in relation to Group Homes approved as Complying Development under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP.

QUESTION TIME

SUBJECT Effects of Recent Federal Government Changes on Child Care Fees

REFERENCE F2011/03579

FROM Councillor Paul Garrard

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Councillor Garrard referred to recent Federal Government changes pertaining to the child care industry.

Councillor Garrard sought advice as to whether the proposed changes had been factored into Council’s 2012-13 Delivery Program as he understood that the effects could amount to as much as $8 per day.

The Group Manager City Services will confirm advice that staff have factored in the impact of recent changes to the number of staff required at centres and noted that the timing of the changes would differ for new and established centres.

SUBJECT Thanks to Council Staff

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor Andrew Wilson

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Councillor Wilson expressed his thanks to the After Hours Ranger who had attended the vicinity of his premises recently to book a vehicle that had parked over a neighbouring property’s driveway.

In addition, Councillor Wilson thanked the Cleansing Team at Telopea for their recent efforts in tidying the Telopea Shopping Centre, especially in relation to the removal of leaves.

SUBJECT Uneven Footpath - Corner of Thomas and Blaxcell Streets, Granville

REFERENCE CRM/2010/00054

FROM Councillor Tony Issa OAM MP

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Councillor Issa advised of a complaint received from a constituent in relation to the uneven footpath in the vicinity of the bakery at the corner of Thomas and Blaxcell streets, Granville.

Councillor Issa requested that the appropriate action be taken to ensure this area is made safe.

SUBJECT Thanks to Council Staff (2)

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor Julia Finn

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Councillor Finn expressed her thanks to Council staff for their efforts in ensuring the dog leash free area at McCoy Park is not used as a golf driving range.

SUBJECT Open Space Areas

REFERENCE F2008/00134

FROM Councillor Prabir Maitra

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Councillor Maitra requested that a report be prepared on the availability of open space throughout the local government area expressed as a ratio between availability and population.

SUBJECT Maintenance on Pot Holes in Wigram Street, Harris Park

REFERENCE F2004/00017

FROM Councillor Prabir Maitra

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Councillor Maitra requested that Council officers investigate the existence of pot holes in Wigram Street, Harris Park in the vicinity of the restaurants.

SUBJECT Treatment of Council Officers

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor Pierre Esber

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Councillor Esber referred to disturbing reports of Council Rangers being spat at whilst performing their duties.

Councillor Esber requested that Councillors be notified whether this had occurred recently and if so, the circumstances of the incident/s.

SUBJECT Definition of a Prayer Hall

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor Glenn Elmore

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Councillor Elmore sought advice as to when a place of prayer actually becomes a prayer hall.

The Group Manager Outcomes and Development advised that the issue is a matter of fact and degree and relates to the dominant use of the building.

Ms Weatherley added that whilst some areas of the relating legislation were “black and white”, other areas were “grey” and would require Senior Counsel advice to provide a definitive answer.

SUBJECT Request for Cleaning of Area in Vicinity of Charles and George Streets, Parramatta

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor Julia Finn

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Councillor Finn noted the poor condition of the area outside the Commonwealth Bank Building at the intersection of Charles and George Streets, Parramatta and requested that area receive attention.

Councillor Finn further noted the practice of cigarette butts being left around the base of trees at this location and requested that correspondence be forwarded to the relevant owners/building managers advising of the illegality of this practice.

The meeting terminated at 8.32pm.

THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 16 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 28 MAY 2012 AND CONFIRMED ON TUESDAY, 12 JUNE 2012.

Lord Mayor