Minutes of Council - 26 November 2012

MINUTES OF THE Meeting of Parramatta City Council HELD IN THE Council Chamber, CIVIC PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Monday, 26 November 2012 AT 6.47 pm

The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid in the Chair and Councillors J P Abood, B Dwyer, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, J A Hugh, S T Issa (Deputy Lord Mayor), S D Lloyd (arrived 6.56 pm), B Makari, J L Shaw (arrived 6.48 pm), L E Wearne and A A Wilson.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid 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.

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 12 November 2012

RESOLVED (Esber/Elmore)

13489

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

Note

Councillor J L Shaw arrived at the meeting at 6.48 pm during consideration of this matter.

APOLOGIES

13490 RESOLVED (Elmore/Esber)

That an apology be received and accepted for the absence of Councillor S H Chowdhury and it be noted that Councillor S D Lloyd would be arriving later in the evening.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor J D Finn declared an interest in relation to Item 9.1 of Environment and Infrastructure regarding Parramatta Free Shuttle Bus Service as Councillor Finn is an employee of Transport NSW.

PETITIONS

SUBJECT Development Application - 82 - 84 Kirby Street, Rydalmere

REFERENCE DA/954/2000

FROM L Zaslawski and others

RESOLVED (Hugh/Issa)

13491

(a) That the petition be received and referred to the appropriate officer for report.

(b) Further, that the head signatory be advised of this decision.

MINUTES OF THE LORD MAYOR

1	SUBJECT Free Parking on Christmas Eve REFERENCE F2012/02805 FROM The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid
	RESOLVED (Chedid/Dwyer)
13492	(a) That Council agree to switch off the City’s parking meters on 22 and 24 December 2012. (b) Further, that Council agree to provide free parking at Council owned parking stations for one day on 24 December 2012.
	NOTE: Councillor S D Lloyd arrived at the meeting at 6.56 pm during consideration of this matter.

2	SUBJECT Healthy Future Generation REFERENCE F2012/02805 FROM The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid
13493	(a) That a program to promote healthier lifestyles and physical activity for our residents, workers and visitors be developed. Areas to be considered include seniors ballroom dancing, tai chi, use of aquatic centres, canoeing, outdoor gym equipment and include discussion with the Parramatta Park Trust. (b) That the program include the promotion of current health programs and facilities. (c) That a greater range of health and physical activity initiatives be developed, including programs and initiatives that may be directly provided by Council staff, programs and initiatives delivered in partnership with external providers as well as encouraging the provision of services directly by the market. (d) Further, that Physical Activity and Health Promotion be considered a priority in the development of the new Community Strategic Plan (2036) and its associated implementation plan.

	NOTE: Councillor P Esber left the meeting at 7.00 pm and returned at 7.02 pm during consideration of this matter.

SUBJECT Congratulate Former Olympian, Betty Cuthbert

REFERENCE F2012/02805

FROM The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid

RESOLVED (Chedid/Wilson)

13494

(a) That Council notes Betty Cuthbert’s induction into the International Association of Athletics Federations Hall of Fame.

(b) Further, that Betty Cuthbert be advised of Council’s decision.

Economy and Development

8.1	SUBJECT 20 Marion Street, PARRAMATTA DESCRIPTION Alterations and additions to a Heritage listed dwelling for use as an attached single storey dual occupancy and strata subdivision REFERENCE DA/427/2012 - 23 July 2012 APPLICANT/S CA Design OWNERS Marion Australia Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager Development Services REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL As per the council resolution of 27 June 2011, the proposal is referred to Council for consideration as the application relates to partial demolition and structural changes to a heritage item.
	RESOLVED (Finn/Wearne)
13495	That Council as the consent authority grant development consent to Development Application No. DA/427/2012 for alterations and additions to a Heritage listed dwelling for use as an attached single storey dual occupancy at 20 Marion Street (corner Jubliee Lane), PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 for a period of five (5) years for physical commencement to occur from the date on the Notice of Determination subject to the conditions contained within the attached Section 79C Assessment Report.
	DIVISION The result being: AYES The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid and Councillors J P Abood, R Dwyer, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, J H Hugh, S A Issa, S D Lloyd, B Makari, J A Shaw, L E Wearne and A A Wilson. NOES None.

8.2	SUBJECT 238 Church Street Parramatta (Lot 2 DP 591454) (Arthur Phillip Ward) DESCRIPTION Use of the ground floor as a bookstore and use of the first floor as a Place of Public Worship for a maximum of 30 people REFERENCE DA/547/2012 - Submitted 19 September 2012 APPLICANT/S The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Parramatta OWNERS Gilsuda Pty Ltd and Gwenyth H Pty Ltd REPORT OF Manager Development Services REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL The application is referred to Council for determination as the development relates to a place of public worship, as per Council’s resolution dated 27 June 2011 regarding staff delegations.
	RESOLVED (Abood/Finn)
13496	That Council as the consent authority grants development consent to Development Application No. DA/547/2012 for the use of the ground floor as a bookstore and use of the first floor as a Place of Public Worship for a maximum of 30 people on land at 238 Church Street Parramatta for a period of five (5) years from the date on the Notice of Determination subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1.
	DIVISION The result being: AYES The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid and Councillors J P Abood, R Dwyer, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, J H Hugh, S A Issa, S D Lloyd, B Makari, J A Shaw and A A Wilson. NOES Councillor L E Wearne.

8.3	SUBJECT Duncan Park, 47 Kent Street, Epping (Lots 22 and 23 DP 10098)(Lachlan Macquarie Ward) DESCRIPTION Further Report - Demolition of a Heritage listed Croquet Club House and construction of a new Club House REFERENCE DA/282/2012 - Submitted 11 May 2012 APPLICANT/S Parramatta City Council OWNERS Parramatta City Council REPORT OF Manager Development Services. Also Team Leader – Development Assessment Team Memorandum dated 26 November 2012. REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COUNCIL Council at its meeting of 8 October 2012 considered a report on the application and resolved: (a) That consideration of this matter be referred to the Group Manager Outcomes and Development to discuss possible changes to the design to ensure the proposal is more sympathetic to the surrounding area. (b) That arrangements be made for on-site meeting to be held for all Councillors and a copy of the QS report be made available at this meeting. (c) Further, that a report be provided on the current usage of the premises. This further report addresses the reasons for deferral.
	MOTION (Issa/Dwyer)
	(a) That Development Application 282/2012 for Demolition of a Heritage listed Croquet Club House and construction of a new Club House be approved with a period of five (5) years for physical commencement to occur from the date on the Notice of Determination subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1. (b) Further, that the objector be advised of Council’s decision on the matter
	AMENDMENT (Abood/Wearne)
	(a) That Development Application 282/2012 for Demolition of a Heritage listed Croquet Club House and construction of a new Club House be approved with a period of five (5) years for physical commencement to occur from the date on the Notice of Determination subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 2 with condition 1 being updated to approve the plans attached to Team Leader – Development Assessment Memorandum dated 26 November 2012. (b) Further, that the objector be advised of Council’s decision on the matter.
13497	The amendment was put and carried and on being put as the motion was again carried.
	DIVISION The result being: AYES The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid and Councillors J P Abood, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, J H Hugh, S D Lloyd, B Makari, L E Wearne and A A Wilson. NOES Councillors R Dwyer, P J Garrard, S A Issa and J A Shaw.

8.4

SUBJECT Delegation of Plan Making Functions to Councils

REFERENCE F2009/02710 - D02570680

REPORT OF Group Manager Outcomes and Development

RESOLVED (Issa/Wilson)

13498

(a) That Council advise the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure that it accepts the delegations for plan making functions.

(b) Further, that Council delegate plan making functions to the Chief Executive Officer only where these functions are consistent with Council decisions under Section 58 of the Environment and Planning Assessment Act.

8.5	SUBJECT Design Parramatta REFERENCE F2012/00625 - D02571306 REPORT OF Place Manager, Places Services; Senior Project Officer- Urban Design
	MOTION (Wilson)
	That no further action be taken on this matter and the available $300,000 be spent on footpaths starting with the footpath in Phillip Street, Parramatta.
	The motion lapsed through want of a seconder.
	RESOLVED (Abood/Garrard)
13499	(a) That the Design Parramatta publication, executive summary, film and website be adopted by Council. (b) That the Parramatta City Centre Public Domain Framework 2012 plan be adopted by Council as a document to inform the programming of design development and construction of key city site projects. (c) That funding be allocated to further design development and construction of the following projects: i. Church Street Mall ii. The river foreshore iii. Laneway Lonely Light (Art installation). (d) Further that Council endorse the concept of a rolling 4 year program, subject to annual review. The rolling program for 2012 to 2016 will be put up as a report to the February Council meeting.
	NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson requested that his name be recorded as having voted against this decision.

Environment and Infrastructure

9.1	SUBJECT Parramatta Free Shuttle Bus Service REFERENCE F2004/08730 - D02535589 REPORT OF Group Manager City Services
	RESOLVED (Garrard/Issa)
13500	(a) That Council dispose of the three buses previously used to provide the Parramatta Free Shuttle Bus service and apply the revenue generated to retire debt. (b) That the proceeds of the sale be reserved for funding future community based activities in the city, the possible purchase of a community bus and the creation of a city wide programme of aquatic playgrounds in each ward. (c) Further, that a report be provided to Council upon sale of the buses, highlighting the costs of the projects mentioned in (b) above.
	NOTE: Councillor J D Finn had previously declared an interest in relation to this matter as an employee of Transport NSW and temporarily retired from the meeting during consideration and voting on this issue.

9.2

SUBJECT Minutes of the Parramatta Traffic Committee Meeting held on 25 October 2012

REFERENCE F2012/00041 - D02564003

REPORT OF Traffic & Transport Support Officer. Traffic and Transport

RESOLVED (Esber/Elmore)

13501

That the minutes of the Parramatta Traffic Committee meeting held on 25 October 2012 be adopted.

9.3

SUBJECT Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group Meeting held on 25 October 2012

REFERENCE F2012/00040 - D02564027

REPORT OF Traffic & Transport Support Officer. Traffic and Transport

RESOLVED (Esber/Elmore)

13502

(a) That the minutes of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group meeting held on 25 October 2012 be adopted with the exception of Item 1210 B4 – Harris Park – Petition for Reinstatement of Parking Meters.

(b) Further, that in relation to Item 1210 B4, the following be adopted:

1. That the parking meter rates in Kendall Street and Station Street East (Kendall Street to Parkes Street) be altered to $2.20/hr for consistency and simplicity.

2. That no further action be taken in relation to a survey of local businesses and residents regarding reinstatement of parking meters in Station Street East (Marion Lane to Kendall Street) and Ada Street, Harris Park.

9.4

SUBJECT Draft Duck River Catchment Waterways Maintenance & Rehabilitation Master Plan and Upper Duck River Riparian & Wetland Plan of Management.

REFERENCE F2004/06136 - D02564123

REPORT OF Senior Open Space and Natural Resources Officer; Open Space & Natural Area Planner

RESOLVED (Esber/Elmore)

13503

That Council adopt the Duck River Catchment Waterways Maintenance and Rehabilitation Master Plan and the Draft Upper Duck River Riparian and Wetland Plan of Management.

Community and Neighbourhood

10.1

SUBJECT Proposed Dog Off-Leash Area at Fred Spurway Park in Epping

REFERENCE F2005/00856 - D02526181

REPORT OF Open Space & Natural Area Planner

RESOLVED (Wearne/Esber)

13504

(a) That consideration of this matter be deferred and Council carry out an investigation of possible other sporting uses for Fred Spurway Reserve together with upgrades necessary to enable the use of the ground for sporting and/or training purposes.

(b) Further, that an investigation also be held on a more suitable site in the Epping/Eastwood area portion of Lachlan Macquarie Ward for a dog off-leash area.

10.2	SUBJECT Parramatta City Council Community Grants Policy REFERENCE F2012/01710 - D02554722 REPORT OF Community Grants Officer
	MOTION (Dwyer/Garrard)
	(a) That no changes be made to the current policy. (b) Further, that a committee of Councillors be formed consisting of the Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid, the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor S Issa, Councillor J D Finn, Councillor P J Garrard and Councillor S Lloyd to oversee the grants process and to expedite the consideration of grants prior to a workshop being held.
	AMENDMENT (Finn/Elmore)
	That Council adopt the draft Community Grants Policy with the option to establish staff and external expert assessment panels to make recommendations to a Councillor Workshop on Community Grants each year prior to the recommendations of the Councillor Workshop being reported to Council for determination.
	The amendment was put and lost.
13505	The motion was put and carried.
	NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson left the meeting at 8.20 pm and returned at 8.27 pm during consideration of this matter.

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

In accordance with Council's decision of 23 October 2000 (Minute No 5712) the meeting adjourned at 8.45 pm for a period of 16 minutes.

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

The meeting resumed in the Council Chamber at 9.01 pm, there being in attendance The Lord Mayor, Councillor J Chedid and Councillors J P Abood, R Dwyer, G J Elmore, P Esber, J D Finn, P J Garrard, J H Hugh, S A Issa, S D Lloyd, B Makari, L E Wearne and A A Wilson.

10.3	SUBJECT Regional Development Australia Fund REFERENCE F2010/00176 - D02570187 REPORT OF Group Manager City Services
	MOTION (Esber/Finn)
	(a) That Council prepare an expression of interest to Round Four of the Regional Development Australia Fund for the Development of the Riverside Theatre and Entertainment Precinct. (b) That Council seek the support of the Federal Member for Parramatta, Ms Julie Owens MP, for this funding application. (c) That Council seek the support of other key stakeholders and potential project partners for the development of this project proposal. (d) That the Riverside precinct be left as an arts precinct with no form of residential development on the site. (e) Further, that Council prepare a strategy/communications program to develop regional support for the project.
	AMENDMENT (Lloyd/Dwyer)
	(a) That Council prepare an expression of interest to Round Four of the Regional Development Australia Fund for the Development of the Riverside Theatre and Entertainment Precinct. (b) That Council seek the support of the Federal Member for Parramatta, Ms Julie Owens MP, for this funding application. (c) That Council seek the support of other key stakeholders and potential project partners for the development of this project proposal. (d) Further, that Council prepare a strategy/communications program to develop regional support for the project.
13506	The amendment was put and carried and on being put as the motion was again carried.
	NOTE: Councillor J A Shaw returned to the meeting at 9.03 pm during consideration of this matter.

Governance and Corporate

11.1	SUBJECT Delivery Program and Operational Plan – Quarterly Review September 2012 and 2012/13 Loan Borrowings REFERENCE F2011/03761 - D02512659 REPORT OF Manager Finance. Also CEO Memorandum dated 26 November 2012.
	MOTION (Garrard/Wilson)
	(a) That Council adopt the Chief Executive Officer’s September 2012 Quarterly Review of the 2010/14 Delivery Program and 2012/13 Operational Plan. (Attachment 1). (b) 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. (c) That Council note that Council’s application under the LIRS scheme was successful. (d) That Council approve planned borrowings of $20 million in relation to the LIRS program, to be drawn down in the following instalments: $6.5 million in 2012/13 $6.5 million in 2013/14 $7.0 million in 2014/15 (e) That Council approve the following planned borrowings for the 2012/13 financial year totalling $72.445 million: The first LIRS instalment as shown in (d) above of $6.5 million Renewal borrowing in relation to the Parramatta Square project of $48.80 million Core loan borrowings of $7.145 million Operations Centre interim loan borrowing of $10 million. (f) That the Lord Mayor and CEO be given delegated authority to complete the agreement documentation in relation to the LIRS program and that the Common Seal be applied to these documents. (g) That the Lord Mayor and CEO be given delegated authority to determine and accept the most financially advantageous loan offers received following the obtaining of appropriate quotations from lending institutions. (h) That the Lord Mayor and CEO be given delegated authority to complete all necessary loan documents and that the Common Seal be applied if required to those documents. (i) That Councillors be advised of the terms of the loans once the loans have been drawn down. (j) Further, that the $300,000 previously allocated to fish ladders be reallocated to urgent works to be shared across the city.
	AMENDMENT (Finn/Shaw)
	(a) That Council adopt the Chief Executive Officer’s September 2012 Quarterly Review of the 2010/14 Delivery Program and 2012/13 Operational Plan (Attachment 1) subject to the retention of the fish ladders. (b) 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. (c) That Council note that Council’s application under the LIRS scheme was successful. (d) That Council approve planned borrowings of $20 million in relation to the LIRS program, to be drawn down in the following instalments: $6.5 million in 2012/13 $6.5 million in 2013/14 $7.0 million in 2014/15 (e) That Council approve the following planned borrowings for the 2012/13 financial year totalling $72.445 million: The first LIRS instalment as shown in (d) above of $6.5 million Renewal borrowing in relation to the Parramatta Square project of $48.80 million Core loan borrowings of $7.145 million Operations Centre interim loan borrowing of $10 million. (f) That the Lord Mayor and CEO be given delegated authority to complete the agreement documentation in relation to the LIRS program and that the Common Seal be applied to these documents. (g) That the Lord Mayor and CEO be given delegated authority to determine and accept the most financially advantageous loan offers received following the obtaining of appropriate quotations from lending institutions. (h) That the Lord Mayor and CEO be given delegated authority to complete all necessary loan documents and that the Common Seal be applied if required to those documents. (i) Further, that Councillors be advised of the terms of the loans once the loans have been drawn down.
	The amendment was put and lost.
13507	The motion was put and carried.
	NOTE: Councillor A A Wilson left the meeting at 9.40 pm and returned at 9.46 pm during consideration of this matter.

11.2	SUBJECT To present the 2011/12 Financial Report and Auditors Report to the public. REFERENCE F2008/01460 - D02548148 REPORT OF Manager Finance
	RESOLVED (Elmore/Garrard)
13508	That the 2011/12 Financial Report and the Auditors Report be received and presented to the public.
	NOTE: Councillor J P Abood left the meeting at 10.06 pm during consideration of this matter.

11.3

SUBJECT Investments Report for September 2012

REFERENCE F2009/00971 - D02561760

REPORT OF Manager Finance

RESOLVED (Esber/Garrard)

13509

That Council receive and note the Investments Report for September 2012.

11.4	SUBJECT Audit Committee Minutes REFERENCE F2011/03883 - D02565912 REPORT OF Co-ordinator Audit & Risk
	RESOLVED (Esber/Finn)
13510	That the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on 18 October 2012 be adopted.
	NOTE: Councillor J P Abood returned to the meeting at 10.08 pm during consideration of this matter.

11.5

SUBJECT Carbon Tax

REFERENCE F2011/03882 - D02568969

REPORT OF Manager, Environmental Outcomes; Service Manager - Financial Management; Service Manager. Sustainability and Waste

RESOLVED (Issa/Dwyer)

13511

That the Council receive and note this report and no further action be taken in this matter.

11.6	SUBJECT Draft Media Contact Policy and Procedures REFERENCE F2012/03135 - D02569321 REPORT OF Acting Manager Communications and Marketing
	MOTION (Wearne/Wilson)
	That Council endorse the draft Media Contact Policy and Procedures subject to the following changes:- Councillors and the Media to read:- “Councillors will be approached by the media for comment on Council plans, policies and issues. In line with Council’s Code of Conduct, Councillors are entitled to speak to media to express their views on plans and policies. The Lord Mayor is official spokesperson and may grant permission for Councillors to speak on Council’s behalf or on special projects. Procedure to read as printed subject to the CEO’s authorisation being altered to read:- “On behalf of Council in relation to resolutions of Council subject to the permission of the Lord Mayor of the Day being sought.”
	AMENDMENT (Garrard/Lloyd)
	That Council endorse the draft Media Contact Policy and Procedures.
13512	The amendment was put and carried on the Lord Mayor’s casting vote and on being put as the motion was again carried on the Lord Mayor’s casting vote.

QUESTION TIME

SUBJECT Councillor Photographs

REFERENCE F2006/00645

FROM Councillor P J Garrard

13513

Councillor Garrard sought comment in relation to the length of time taken to alter the Councillors’ photographs located on the ground floor of the Council Chamber.

The Lord Mayor responded that a number of councillors had been dissatisfied with their photograph resulting in a number of alterations.

SUBJECT Development Applications - Corner of Rawson Road and Blaxcell Street, Granville

REFERENCE DA/3038/2002

FROM Councillor P J Garrard

13514

Councillor Garrard requested that Council’s Compliance Team review the various approved development applications for the land at the corner of Rawson Road and Blaxcell Street, Granville (south east corner) against the actual structures which have been constructed on the land.

(as tabled by Councillor Garrard).

SUBJECT Councillor Parking Stickers

REFERENCE F2005/02435

FROM Councillor S A Issa

13515

Councillor Issa noted that he had now received 2 fines for parking in the Councillor spots at Granville Town Hall and requested that his provision of a Councillor parking sticker be expedited.

SUBJECT Official Name Tags for Councillors

REFERENCE F2005/02435

FROM Councillor S A Issa

13516

Councillor Issa asked when the official name tags for Councillors to use at official functions would be provided to all Councillors.

SUBJECT Maintenance to Footpath at Corner of Church Street and Victoria Road, Parramatta

REFERENCE F2004/09470

FROM Councillor A A Wilson

13517

Councillor Wilson referred to a previous decision of Council to carry out maintenance to the footpath located at the corner of Church Street and Victoria Road, Parramatta utilising Section 94 funds received from the nearby Dyldam Development and sought advice on the present position with respect to these works.

The Group Manager Outcomes and Development advised that a report had previously been provided to Councillors on this issue and a further copy would be provided to Councillor Wilson.

Ms Weatherley added that the project is quite substantial and certain portions of the paving at this location were still in good condition and it became an economic consideration whether to pull up such paving just to lay a different style of paving.

SUBJECT Parking for Persons with a Disability

REFERENCE F2004/10001

FROM Councillor J D Finn

13518

Councillor Finn advised that previous concerns had been raised in relation to a parking space for persons with a disability at Wentworthville Station being located at the site of a mud puddle.

Councillor Finn noted that no action and been taken on this request and requested urgent attention.

SUBJECT Audit of Parking Spaces for Persons with a Disability

REFERENCE F2004/10001

FROM Councillor J D Finn

13519

Councillor Finn advised that a previous request had been made to carry out an audit of all parking spaces for persons with a disability within the City to ensure they are accessible to all users.

Councillor Finn asked when the requested audit would be available.

SUBJECT Maintenance to Bubblers

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor J D Finn

13520

Councillor Finn requested that maintenance attention be given to the bubblers on the northern side of Lennox Bridge.

Councillor Lloyd added that the bubbler on the northern side of the River between Barry Wilde Bridge and Oar Bridge also required attention.

SUBJECT International Day of People with a Disability

REFERENCE F2012/00588

FROM Councillor G Elmore

13521

Councillor Elmore advised that Monday, 3 December 2012 is International Day of People with a Disability and asked whether Council had organised anything to acknowledge the day.

The Lord Mayor replied that Council would be celebrating the day.

The Group Manager City Services added that a memorandum would be circulated to Councillors, tomorrow, advising what had been planned for the day.

SUBJECT Parramatta Future Generation

REFERENCE F2011/03899

FROM Councillor G J Elmore

13522

Councillor Elmore advised that he would like to see the large “P” used in conjunction with Parramatta Future Generation at all major gateways to the City.

The Chief Executive Officer advised that the request would be investigated.

SUBJECT Resident Driveways at Council Footpaths

REFERENCE F2008/04592

FROM Councillor S Lloyd

13523

Councillor Lloyd sought advice on the responsibility for footpaths that required maintenance attention, in instances where such footpath formed part of a residents’ driveway.

The Group Manager City Services advised that footpaths remained the responsibility of Councils.

SUBJECT Events at Rosehill Gardens

REFERENCE DA/595/2009/B

FROM Councillor J A Shaw

13524

Councillor Shaw advised that he had received complaints from local residents, where such residents had not been informed of special events being held at Rosehill Gardens.

Councillor Shaw asked whether there was anyway Council could ensure that residents received appropriate notification.

The Group Manager Outcomes and Development advised that the matter would be investigated but added that on occasions, appropriate consent conditions were attached to the approval issued for such events.

SUBJECT Flag Pole at Ermington Shopping Centre

REFERENCE F2005/02623

FROM The Lord Mayor, Councillor John Chedid

13525

The Lord Mayor, Councillor John Chedid sought advice on the location of the flagpole previously located in the vicinity of the Betty Cuthbert Plaque at Ermington Shopping Centre and requested that the flagpole be replaced.

The meeting terminated at 10.50 pm.

THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 17 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2012 AND CONFIRMED ON MONDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2012.

Lord Mayor