MINUTES OF THE Meeting of City of Parramatta Council HELD REMOTELY VIA AUDIO-VISUAL LINK ON Monday, 11 May 2020 AT 6.30pm

 

PRESENT

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer and Councillors Benjamin Barrak, Phil Bradley, Donna Davis, Pierre Esber, Michelle Garrard (Deputy Lord Mayor), Steven Issa, Andrew Jefferies, Sameer Pandey, Dr Patricia Prociv, Bill Tyrrell, Andrew Wilson, Lorraine Wearne and Martin Zaiter.

 

1.     OPENING MEETING

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer, opened the meeting at 6.37pm.

 

2.     ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer, acknowledged the Burramattagal people of The Darug Nation as the traditional custodians of this land, and paid respect to their ancient culture and their elders past and present.

 

3.     WEBCASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer, advised that this public meeting is being recorded and streamed live on the internet. The recording will also be archived and made available on Council’s website.

 

4.     OTHER RECORDING OF MEETING ANOUNCEMENT

 

The Lord Mayor advised members of the public that the meeting was being held remotely and if persons watching the meeting live were to encounter technical difficulties to leave and re-enter the meeting via Council’s website.

 

5.     CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

 

SUBJECT:        Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 14 April 2020

 

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RESOLVED      (Esber/Tyrrell)

 

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

 

6.     APOLOGIES/REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

There were no apologies or requests for leave of absence made at this meeting.

 

7.     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Councillor Barrak declared a non-pecuniary but significant interest in Item 18.8 being Post Exhibition - Draft Development Control Plan and Matters Pertaining to Planning Agreement - 14-20 Parkes Street, Harris Park as a company he is a Director of owns property on Wigram Street. He retired from the meeting prior to debate and voting on the matter.

 

8.     MATTERS OF URGENCY (if any)

 

There were no matters of urgency raised at this meeting.

 

9.     Minutes of the Lord Mayor

 

9.1

SUBJECT         Resignation of Councillor Paul Han

 

REFERENCE   F2019/03630 - D07409822

 

REPORT OF    Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

 

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RESOLVED      (Dwyer/Barrak)

 

That Council formally acknowledge the resignation of Councillor Paul Han, effective from 30 April 2020, and thank him for his service.

 

9.2

SUBJECT         National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2019/03630 - D07409859

 

REPORT OF    Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

 

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RESOLVED      (Dwyer/Bradley)

 

(a)    That Council note that National Sorry Day is on 26 May, held each year to recognise and commemorate members of the Stolen Generations, and recognise its significance to the first nation and people of Australia.

 

(b)    Further, that Council recognise that National Reconciliation Week 2020 is from 27 May to 3 June 2020, with this year’s theme of ‘In this together’ signifying that the journey of Reconciliation is one for all Australians.

 

10.   Public Forum

 

10.1

SUBJECT         PUBLIC FORUM: Item 18.2 - Proposed Amendment to the Homebush Bay West DCP 2013 and Planning Agreement for Block H

 

REFERENCE   RZ/27/2016 – D07407434

 

 

FROM              Rick Graf

 

Dear Lord Mayor and Councillors, the Billbergia team wish to address you in relation to Item 18.2 - Proposed Amendment to the Homebush Bay West DCP 2013 and Planning Agreement for Block H, for public exhibition.

 

Our focus is on three things:

·            the Design Excellence process,

·            the public benefits to be delivered via the Voluntary Planning Agreement, and

·            the substantial transport improvements that support the final stage of Billbergia’s Award-winning Wentworth Point town centre development.

 

The detailed VPA for consideration tonight, has been scrutinized by Council’s Land Use Team, to ensure the full value and benefit of the offer is focussed on community needs in Wentworth Point. It includes:

-       Hill Road/Bennelong Parkway, major intersection upgrade and traffic lights. This work is vital, the intersection is dangerous, and the most talked about concern in the Wentworth Point community.

-       Open space. The winning Design Excellence competition scheme, increases the public park from 1.6Ha, TO OVER 2.5Ha of open space and will provide the key activities and embellishment for the community.

 

Other essential social infrastructure elements of the VPA include:

-       Library Funding

-       A Childcare Centre

-       Council Maintenance Fund

-       Baylink Shuttle Buses

-       Waterfront recreation facility.

 

In terms of traffic and transport, we note that Council’s resolution from two years ago restricted application for Scenario two, until commitments from the State Government to Metro West and Parramatta Light Rail (Stage 2), or other transport improvements.

 

The good news is that there have been six (6) major traffic and transport improvements over the past two years that include:

 

1.     Metro West Committed:

The State Government has confirmed the route for Metro West and on 8 April 2020 called tenders for the tunnelling, with the start of construction confirmed by the end of this year.

 

2.     State Transit Buses:

Both the Government’s 526 & 533 routes have been upgraded and provide a 7-day service, with additional high frequency weekday peak commuter service.

 

3.     Billbergia’s Free Shuttle Buses:

Passenger surveys from the early trial of the Baylink Shuttle, reported a 15% mode shift away from private car trips - transforming the peak hour commuter traffic patterns in the area.

 

The fleet has subsequently been upgraded to include 4 full size 12.5m buses and an additional express service added at peak times. Patronage now averages 25,000 trips per week, and has reached more than 2.7 million total passenger trips since the service was introduced.

 

4.     WestConnex Opened:

The opening of WestConnex from Haberfield on 12 July 2019, has revolutionised traffic access and substantially improved travel times to and from Wentworth Point, and includes the Hill Road on ramp.

 

5.     Increased Rail Services on T9 Northern Line at Rhodes

In 2019, Sydney Trains increased to 8 trains per hour at peak times and upgraded to all 8-car trains.  This has resulted in a 60% capacity increase in peak services through Rhodes for Wentworth Point customers using bus connections across Bennelong Bridge.

 

6.     Traffic Intersection Improvements

Billbergia’s long proposed reconfiguration of the Hill Road & Bennelong Parkway intersection with traffic lights, will greatly improve safety, access and traffic flows to Wentworth Point.

 

Priority Projects for NSW Covid Response

 

At a broader level the NSW Treasurer, has issued criteria to identify ‘shovel ready’ projects for prioritisation through the assessment process of the planning system:

·            jobs–do projects create jobs?

·            timing–can the assessment and determination of the project be completed quickly, and can the project commence (for Das) or proceed to DA (for planning proposals) within 6 months?

·            public benefits–can the project deliver, or be a stimulus for the delivery of, public benefit?

 

In summary, Billbergia has worked closely with the community for over 12 years at Wentworth Point and delivered vital community infrastructure. The $70m offer represents almost double the value of VPA share for the floor space in the proposal, and delivers great value for the Council and the Community alike. 

 

As public transport is now satisfactorily improved by the measures outlined above, we strongly recommend that Council move forward with public exhibition of Scenario 2 to secure the full $70M value of VPA, and remove the staging caveat in the DCP amendment to realise the FULL benefit for the entire Wentworth Point community.

 

STAFF RESPONSE

 

The submission is noted. The subject report is not seeking Council to choose a scenario in the draft DCP, but rather to place on public exhibition controls that requires certain transport infrastructure prior to achieving 85,000sqm of residential GFA (described as scenario 2). Should this transport infrastructure not be delivered only 54,356sqm of residential GFA (scenario 1) would progress. It is imperative that Council consult with Transport for New South Wales to confirm that the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 and Metro West are required and the nature of the trigger, and/or whatever alternative arrangements would need to be provided to accommodate the increase in density from scenario 1 to scenario 2.

 

11.   Petitions

 

There were no petitions tabled at this meeting.

 

12.   Rescission Motions

 

Nil

 

 

Procedural Motion

 

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RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

That Items 13.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.5, 18.1 and 19.1 be resolved en bloc and the recommendations be adopted.

 

13.   Fair

 

13.1

SUBJECT         FOR NOTATION: Investment Report for March 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2009/00971 - D07361823

 

REPORT OF    Tax and Treasury Accountant

 

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RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

That Council note the Investment Report for March 2020.

 

13.2

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Response to Notice of Motion - Use of Sporting Fields in the Local Government Area

 

REFERENCE   F2004/07337 - D07322482

 

REPORT OF    Recreation Facilities & Programs Manager

 

 

MOTION          (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

(a)    That Council work with authorised, organised users of Doyle Ground and other similar sportsgrounds in the Local Government Area (LGA), through the seasonal hirers’ workshop and other regular communication channels to encourage the reporting of unauthorised, organised use of Council parks.

 

(b)    That Council undertake proactive patrols at Doyle Ground and other similar sportsgrounds which are subject to unauthorised, organised use for an extended period of time, until there is a significant increase in the levels of compliance and reduction in the unlawful use of Council’s parks.

 

(c)    Further, that Council undertake a review of signage in Council’s parks to ensure any regulatory action is enforceable under the Local Government Act 1993.

 

AMENDMENT (Esber/Wilson)

 

That this matter be deferred for one month for consideration at a Councillor Workshop.

 

The amendment moved by Councillor Esber and seconded by Councillor Wilson on being put was declared CARRIED.

 

The amendment then became the motion.

 

The motion moved by Councillor Esber and seconded by Councillor Wilson on being put was declared CARRIED.

 

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RESOLVED      (Esber/Wilson)

 

That this matter be deferred for one month for consideration at a Councillor Workshop.

 

13.3

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Response to Notice of Motion - Cost of Printing Council Business Papers

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04433 - D07354656

 

REPORT OF    Governance Manager

 

 

MOTION          (Prociv/Wearne)

 

That no further action be taken.

 

AMENDMENT  (Issa/Jeffries)

 

That there be no hard copy business papers.

 

The amendment moved by Councillor Issa and seconded by Councillor Jeffries on being put was declared LOST.

 

The motion moved by Councillor Prociv and seconded by Councillor Wearne was on being put was declared CARRIED.

 

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RESOLVED      (Prociv/Wearne)

 

That no further action be taken.

 

14.   Accessible

 

14.1

SUBJECT         FOR NOTATION: Variations to Standards under Clause 4.6 of Parramatta LEP 2011, Auburn LEP 2010, Holroyd LEP 2013, The Hills LEP 2012, Hornsby LEP 2013 and SEPP 1

 

REFERENCE   F2009/00431 - D07250465

 

REPORT OF    Group Manager - Development and Traffic Services

 

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RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

That the report be received and noted.

 

14.2

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Minutes of the Parramatta Traffic Committee Meeting held on 26 March 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2020/00082 - D07249545

 

REPORT OF    Traffic and Transport Manager

 

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RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

(a)    That Council note the minutes of the Parramatta Traffic Committee meeting held on 26 March 2020, as provided at Attachment 1.

 

(b)    Further, that Council approve the recommendations of the Parramatta Traffic Committee meeting held on 26 March 2020 provided at Attachment 1 and in this report, noting the following financial implications for each item.

 

i.      ITEM 2003 A1 – INTERSECTION OF BETTINGTON ROAD AND YORK STREET, OATLANDS – PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT

 

        The draft cost estimate for the proposed roundabout in Bettington Road at York Street, Oatlands is $323,000 to be funded 100% by Council as outlined in the report.

 

ii.      ITEM 2003 A2 – THREE BRIDGES RUN 2020 ALONG PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

 

        There is no financial implication to Council as the proposed traffic management is to be implemented by the organiser of the Three Bridges Run 2020.

 

iii.     ITEM 2003 A3 – WIGRAM STREET, HARRIS PARK - SYDNEY CURRY FAIR STREET FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY 18 JULY 2020

 

      The proposed Event is to be delivered by Little India Harris Park Business Association. The Event Organiser has lodged an application to Council for a Community Event Grant of $10,000.  The outcome of the application is not yet determined.

 

 

14.3

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group Meeting held on 26 March 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2020/00077 - D07249552

 

REPORT OF    Traffic and Transport Manager

 

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RESOLVED      (Esber/Tyrrell)

 

(a)    That Council note the minutes of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group meeting held on 26 March 2020, provided at Attachment 1.

 

(b)    That Council approve the recommendations of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group meeting held on 26 March 2020 provided at Attachment 1 and in this report, noting the following financial implications for each item.

 

i.      ITEM 2003 B2 – REVIEW OF RESIDENT PARKING SCHEME AREA BOUNDARY PARRAMATTA (AREA 14)

 

        The proposal to remove 76-80 Pemberton Street or 127 Pennant Street, Parramatta from the Resident Parking Scheme for the purpose of issuing new permits would not involve any changes to parking restrictions.  Accordingly, this matter has no direct financial impact upon Council's budget.

 

ii.      ITEM 2003 B3 - PROJECT LISTS INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON PROJECTS FOR 2019/20

 

        There is no financial implication to Council as a result of this recommendation.

 

iii.     ITEM 2003 B4 – OUTSTANDING WORKS INSTRUCTIONS

 

        RMS Block Grant funds for 2019/20 have been used for these works.

 

(c)    Further, that Item 2003 B1 – Request for Nine Car Share Spaces in Harris Park, Westmead and Epping be deferred for a report back to Council to provide advice on the current commercial market value of car spaces in the Parramatta Local Government Area.

 

14.4

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Proposed changes to the Community Engagement Strategy for the notification of development applications

 

REFERENCE   F2016/03461 - D07342887

 

REPORT OF    Strategic Business Manager

 

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RESOLVED      (Pandey/Davis)

 

That this matter be deferred for consideration at a Councillor Workshop.

 

 

14.5

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Epping to Carlingford Cycleway (Deferred Item)

 

REFERENCE   F2017/01529 - D07375707

 

REPORT OF    Senior Project Officer Transport Planning

 

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RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

(a)    That Council acknowledge the contribution made by the communities of Epping and Carlingford on the project, and note the community consultation documented at Attachment 1.

 

(b)    That Council note the Road Safety Audit and additional commentary by the Road Safety Audit team provided at Attachments 3, 4 and 5.

 

(c)    That Council note the significantly reduced scope of works for the Cycleway from the original proposal provided at Attachment 6.

 

(d)    That Council approve the scope of works as summarised below to be submitted to the Parramatta Traffic Committee for consideration:

a.  Widen the western kerb in Victoria Street south of Bridge Street, Epping, and install a refuge island in Rickard Street at Marsden Road, Carlingford.

b.  Upgrade the existing pedestrian refuge islands at High Street south of Epping Road, at the roundabout Bridge Street / Rawson Street (eastern/southern approach) Epping, and at the roundabout at Willoughby Street / Pennant Parade (southern approach) to allow use by cyclists.

c.  Widen the footpath to a shared use path on the southern side of Bridge Street between High Street and Wyralla Avenue, Epping, and between Pennant Parade and Barellan Avenue, Carlingford.  All efforts shall be undertaken at every stage of the project to ensure there are minimal impacts on existing street trees on, and adjacent to Bridge Street.

d.  Install regulatory signage on the eastern side of Marsden Road between Pennant Hills Road and Rickard Street, Carlingford to enable a shared path.

e.  Install a pedestrian/cyclist refuge island in Midson Road near Wyralla Avenue, Epping.

f.   Re-fresh the existing PS-2 logos on Willoughby Street and install PS-2 logos on Wyralla Avenue, Hermington Street and Barellan Avenue to indicate a cycling route.

g.  Review the existing Evans Road and Pennant Hills Road refuge island to identify potential short-term safety improvements, and advocate for the prioritisation of traffic lights at this intersection as a result of existing and future development in the area.

h.  Identify longer-term walking and cycling improvements to be incorporated into future planning and design of the Carlingford Precinct to improve the connections from the Parramatta Light Rail Active Transport Link to the Epping to Carlingford Cycleway.

i.   Any remaining grant funds for the cycleway to be focussed on improving the connections along Epping Road to Pembroke Street, to connect onwards to the Ryde regional cycleway.

 

(e)    Further, that Council note the project is wholly grant funded, with $2.5M of funding from Transport for NSW, and $1M of funding from the State Government’s Stronger Communities Fund.

 

15.   Green

 

Nil

 

16.   Welcoming

 

Nil

 

17.   Thriving

 

17.1

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Concept Design for Charles Street Square Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   F2019/02851 - D07353040

 

REPORT OF    Team Leader City Transformation

 

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RESOLVED      (Esber/Tyrrell)

 

(a)    That Council note the feedback and submissions made during the public exhibition of the draft concept design for Charles Street Square.

 

(b)    Further, that Council approve the concept design, including minor amendments in response to feedback and submissions as shown in Attachment 4 for progression to detailed design, planning and technical approvals, and documentation for tender.

 

18.   Innovative

 

18.1

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Minutes of the Smart City Advisory Committee Meeting held on 27 February 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2017/00685 - D07321680

 

REPORT OF    Senior Strategic PO Future City

 

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RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

(a)    That Council note the minutes (provided at Attachment 1) of the Smart City Advisory Committee meeting held on 27 February 2020.

 

(b)    That Council officers initiate a Request for Quotation to evaluate online parking applications prior to implementation.

 

(c)    Further, that Council approve the Digital Services Transformation Strategy (provided at Attachment 2) and proceed with its implementation, as a priority, within the limitations of current resources.

 

18.2

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Proposed Amendment to the Homebush Bay West DCP 2013 and Planning Agreement for Block H, 16 Burroway Road and part 5 Footbridge Boulevard, Wentworth Point for public exhibition

 

REFERENCE   RZ/27/2016 - D07123388

 

REPORT OF    Senior Project Officer Land Use Planning

 

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RESOLVED      (Issa/Prociv)

 

(a)    That Council endorse draft amendments to the Homebush Bay West Development Control Plan (DCP) 2004 (provided at Attachment 2) that have been prepared in response to Council’s resolution on 28 May 2018 and the Phase 2 Design Excellence Competition for the purposes of public exhibition in order to accommodate a:

i)      Maximum of 54,356m2 of residential GFA and 40 storeys plus architectural articulation storeys under Scenario 1

ii)      Maximum of 85,000m2 of residential GFA and 50 storeys plus architectural articulation storeys under Scenario 2.

 

(b)    That Council endorse the drafting of a Planning Agreement to reflect the following items identified in Table 4 including associated drafting commentary provided in Attachment 1, with the exception of the proposed Water Recreation Facility:

 

i)      Bennelong Parkway/Hill Road intersection upgrade works,

ii)      Community Centre and Library Fit-Out reimbursement,

iii)     Childcare Centre (75 place) and public pavilion,

iv)     Embellishment of additional open space,

v)     Shuttle bus service,

vi)     Water Recreation Facility or Indoor Multi-purpose courts (refer to recommendation (c) below), and

vii)    Community Infrastructure Maintenance and Operational Fund

 

(c)    That during the public exhibition, Council seeks community feedback on the following alternative options for inclusion in the Planning Agreement in accordance with the parameters provided in Attachment 1:

i)      Indoor multi-purpose courts; or

ii)      A water recreation facility; or

iii)     Any other recreation facility.

 

(d)    That the draft DCP and Planning Agreement be placed on public exhibition concurrently for a period of 28 days and that a report be provided to Council on the outcomes of the public exhibition.

 

(e)    That Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and determine the specific terms around the delivery of the proposed Planning Agreement items in accordance with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy (2018) and as detailed in Attachment 1 including but not limited to staging, delivery, security and indexing prior to the Planning Agreement being placed on public exhibition.

 

(f)     Further, that Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to correct any anomalies of a minor or non-policy nature that may arise during the preparation of the Planning Agreement or the draft DCP.

 

DIVISION         A division was called, the result being:-

 

AYES:              Councillors Bradley, Davis, Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Issa, Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Tyrrell, Wearne, Wilson and Zaiter

 

NOES:              Councillor Barrak

 

18.3

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Matters relating to Planning Proposal and draft Planning Agreement - 295 Church Street, Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   RZ/14/2014 - D07251589

 

REPORT OF    Acting Team Leader Land Use Planning

 

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RESOLVED      (Esber/Tyrrell)

 

(a)    That Council note:

i.      the correspondence from the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) and the Applicant attached to this report;

ii.      that the Planning Proposal does not contain a boarding house proposal; and

iii.     that the forthcoming public exhibition of planning policies related to affordable rental housing indicated by the Minister will present an opportunity for Council to make a formal submission on this matter.

 

(b)    That Council endorse the Planning Proposal for finalisation, noting that the Proposal seeks to:

i.      Increase the height of buildings from 12 metres to part 12 metres for the front of the site and part 150 metres for the remainder of the site (plus design excellence bonus); and

ii.      Increase the maximum floor space ratio from 3:1 to 10:1 (plus design excellence bonus).

 

(c)    That Council approve the amendments to the draft Planning Agreement which require the payment of 75% of the payment before the issue of the first Construction Certificate and 25% of the payment before the issue of an Occupation Certificate (or registration of a strata plan, whichever is earlier) and note that these amendments are consistent with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy.

 

(d)    That Council:

i.      endorse the concurrent public exhibition of the amended draft Planning Agreement and draft Development Control Plan (DCP) (the latter of which was endorsed by Council on 12 December 2019); and

ii.      note that the outcomes of the exhibition of these two documents will be reported to Council.

 

(e)    That Council forward the Planning Proposal to the DPIE to prepare for finalisation, but request that the final notification on the relevant Government website only be undertaken once:

i.      Council confirms that the Planning Agreement has been signed and entered into; and

ii.      The site-specific DCP has been publicly exhibited and endorsed by Council.

 

(f)     Further, that Council officers prepare a submission on the forthcoming exhibition of planning policies relating to affordable housing foreshadowed by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. This submission should:

i.      be informed by an analysis of the potential infrastructure impacts of these provisions which is based on monitoring development proposals that respond to the provisions of the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal and the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 bonus provisions for boarding houses, and

 

ii.      subject to the analysis confirming the infrastructure impacts, it should make a request that the bonus provisions for boarding house proposals in State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 not be applied in the Parramatta CBD.

 

DIVISION         A division was called, the result being:-

 

AYES:              Councillors Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Issa, Jefferies, Pandey, Tyrrell, Wearne and Zaiter

 

NOES:              Councillors Barrak, Bradley, Davis, Prociv and Wilson

 

18.4

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Draft Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement for land at 235 - 237 Marsden Road, Carlingford

 

REFERENCE   RZ/25/2016 - D07322428

 

REPORT OF    Project Officer Land Use

 

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RESOLVED      (Wearne/Davis)

 

That Council defer this matter for staff to investigate including provisions within the site specific DCP, relative to the nature and form of the height of the buildings and with a method of achieving the heights whilst building development that is compatible with the low density development of the surrounding area.

 

DIVISION         A division was called, the result being:-

 

AYES:              Councillors Bradley, Davis, Esber, Garrard, Issa, Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Tyrrell, Wearne, Wilson and Zaiter

 

NOES:              Councillors Barrak and Dwyer

 

18.5

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Planning Proposal and draft Development Control Plan for land at 197 and 207 Church Street and 89 Marsden Street, Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   RZ/4/2015 - D07358670

 

REPORT OF    Project Officer Land Use

 

 

MOTION          (Esber/Zaiter)

 

(a)    That Council endorse the Planning Proposal for 197 and 207 Church Street and 89 Marsden Street, Parramatta for the purposes of public exhibition (included as Attachment 1), subject to the following amendments:

·            Apply an FSR of 10:1

·            Apply a height of part 105m part 12m;

·            Include provisions that require a minimum 1:1 commercial floor space be provided in any redevelopment and allow for unlimited commercial floor space to be provided;

·            apply the full range of car parking rates specified in the current draft Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal; and

·            ensure it reflects the amendments requested by the Gateway Determination conditions excluding those described in (b) below.

 

(b)    That Council request that amendments be made to the Gateway Determination to ensure that:

·            The requirement to consult with relevant aeronautical agencies prior to exhibition is no longer required;

·            It is clear that the clause implementing the solar access protections requested in the Gateway conditions has already been implemented via a separate Planning Proposal. No further amendments are proposed to be made to the solar access clause notwithstanding some changes may be required to the height of buildings map; and

·            The requirement for a satisfactory arrangements clause seeking contributions to fund state provided public infrastructure be removed.

 

(c)    That Council endorse the draft Development Control Plan (DCP) at Attachment 2 for public exhibition, subject to amendments contained in Attachment 5 of this report and inclusion of an additional DCP control requiring that any residential tower fronting Marsden Street on this site must be setback 6m from the Marsden Street boundary tower setback.

 

(d)    That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and endorse for exhibition a draft Planning Agreement that takes into consideration the Applicant’s letter of offer (Attachment 6) and the following negotiating position:

·            consistent with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy and draft framework relating to Community Infrastructure in the Parramatta CBD;

·            require any contribution payable to be based on the Community Infrastructure policy in place at the time the contribution is paid rather than the current rate;

·            secure a 2m right of public access over the 2m ground floor setback along Marsden Street.

 

(e)    That Council grant delegated authority to the CEO to correct any minor anomalies to the Planning Proposal and draft DCP that may arise during the amendment process.

 

(f)     That Council no longer require an international design competition to be run for the subject site.

 

(g)    Further, that the Planning Proposal, draft DCP and draft Planning Agreement be publicly exhibited concurrently and the outcome of the public exhibition be reported back to Council.

 

AMENDMENT  (Bradley)

 

(a)    That Council endorse the Planning Proposal for 197 and 207 Church Street and 89 Marsden Street, Parramatta for the purposes of public exhibition (included as Attachment 1), subject to the following amendments:

·            Apply an FSR of 10:1

·            Apply a height of part 105m part 12m;

·            Include provisions that require a minimum 1:1 commercial floor space be provided in any redevelopment and allow for unlimited commercial floor space to be provided;

·            apply the full range of car parking rates specified in the current draft Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal; and

·            ensure it reflects the amendments requested by the Gateway Determination conditions excluding those described in (b) below.

 

(b)    That Council request that amendments be made to the Gateway Determination to ensure that:

·            The requirement to consult with relevant aeronautical agencies prior to exhibition is no longer required;

·            It is clear that the clause implementing the solar access protections requested in the Gateway conditions has already been implemented via a separate Planning Proposal. No further amendments are proposed to be made to the solar access clause notwithstanding some changes may be required to the height of buildings map.

 

(c)    That Council endorse the draft Development Control Plan (DCP) at Attachment 2 for public exhibition, subject to amendments contained in Attachment 5 of this report.

 

(d)    That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and endorse for exhibition a draft Planning Agreement that takes into consideration the Applicant’s letter of offer (Attachment 6) and the following negotiating position:

·            consistent with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy and draft framework relating to Community Infrastructure in the Parramatta CBD;

·            require any contribution payable to be based on the Community Infrastructure policy in place at the time the contribution is paid rather than the current rate;

·            secure a 2m right of public access over the 2m ground floor setback along Marsden Street.

 

(e)    That Council grant delegated authority to the CEO to correct any minor anomalies to the Planning Proposal and draft DCP that may arise during the amendment process.

 

(f)     That Council no longer require an international design competition to be run for the subject site.

 

(g)    Further, that the Planning Proposal, draft DCP and draft Planning Agreement be publicly exhibited concurrently and the outcome of the public exhibition be reported back to Council.

 

The amendment moved by Councillor Bradley lapsed without a seconder.

 

The motion moved by Council Esber and seconded by Councillor Zaiter on being put was declared CARRIED.

 

2731

RESOLVED      (Esber/Zaiter)

 

(a)    That Council endorse the Planning Proposal for 197 and 207 Church Street and 89 Marsden Street, Parramatta for the purposes of public exhibition (included as Attachment 1), subject to the following amendments:

·            Apply an FSR of 10:1

·            Apply a height of part 105m part 12m;

·            Include provisions that require a minimum 1:1 commercial floor space be provided in any redevelopment and allow for unlimited commercial floor space to be provided;

·            apply the full range of car parking rates specified in the current draft Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal; and

·            ensure it reflects the amendments requested by the Gateway Determination conditions excluding those described in (b) below.

 

(b)    That Council request that amendments be made to the Gateway Determination to ensure that:

·            The requirement to consult with relevant aeronautical agencies prior to exhibition is no longer required;

·            It is clear that the clause implementing the solar access protections requested in the Gateway conditions has already been implemented via a separate Planning Proposal. No further amendments are proposed to be made to the solar access clause notwithstanding some changes may be required to the height of buildings map; and

·            The requirement for a satisfactory arrangements clause seeking contributions to fund state provided public infrastructure be removed.

 

(c)    That Council endorse the draft Development Control Plan (DCP) at Attachment 2 for public exhibition, subject to amendments contained in Attachment 5 of this report.

 

(d)    That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and endorse for exhibition a draft Planning Agreement that takes into consideration the Applicant’s letter of offer (Attachment 6) and the following negotiating position:

·            consistent with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy and draft framework relating to Community Infrastructure in the Parramatta CBD;

·            require any contribution payable to be based on the Community Infrastructure policy in place at the time the contribution is paid rather than the current rate;

·            secure a 2m right of public access over the 2m ground floor setback along Marsden Street.

 

(e)    That Council grant delegated authority to the CEO to correct any minor anomalies to the Planning Proposal and draft DCP that may arise during the amendment process.

 

(f)     That Council no longer require an international design competition to be run for the subject site.

 

(g)    Further, that the Planning Proposal, draft DCP and draft Planning Agreement be publicly exhibited concurrently and the outcome of the public exhibition be reported back to Council.

 

DIVISION         A division was called, the result being:-

 

AYES:              Councillors Barrak, Davis, Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Issa, Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Tyrrell, Wearne, Wilson and Zaiter

 

NOES:              Councillor Bradley

 

18.6

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Pre-Gateway - Planning Proposal for 12-14 Phillip Street and 331A, 333 & 339 Church Street, Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   RZ/8/2019 - D07357764

 

REPORT OF    Project Officer, Land Use Planning

 

2732

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

(a)    That Council note the independent peer-review (provided at Attachment 2) completed in relation to the subject Planning Proposal and the assessment report (provided at Attachment 1).

 

(b)    That Council endorse the Planning Proposal at Attachment 3 for land at 12-14 Phillip Street and 331A, 333 & 339 Church Street, Parramatta, which seeks to amend Parramatta LEP 2011 by way of:

·            Re-zoning part of the site from B4 Mixed Use to RE1 Public Recreation;

·            Re-zoning part of the site from RE1 Public Recreation to RE2 Private Recreation;

·            Re-zoning part of the site from RE1 Public Recreation to B4 Mixed Use; and

·            Amending the floor-space ratio control for the parts of the site which are being rezoned.

 

(c)    That the Planning Proposal be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to request a Gateway Determination be issued.

 

(d)    That upon the issue of a Gateway Determination, the Planning Proposal be publicly exhibited for a minimum of 28 days.

 

(e)    That Council advise the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment that Council will not be exercising plan-making delegations for this Planning Proposal.

 

(f)     That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to correct any minor anomalies of a non-policy and administrative nature that may arise during the plan-making process; and

 

(g)    Further, that Council note that the Parramatta Local Planning Panel’s advice to Council (Attachment 1) is consistent with the recommendations of this report.

 

DIVISION         A division was called, the result being:-

 

AYES:              Councillors Bradley, Davis, Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Issa, Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Tyrrell, Wearne, Wilson and Zaiter

 

NOES:              Councillor Barrak

 

18.7

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Post Exhibition - Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement - 2 O'Connell St, Parramatta

 

REFERENCE   RZ/2/2017 - D07357862

 

REPORT OF    Acting Team Leader Land Use Planning

 

2733

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Zaiter)

 

(a)    That Council receives and notes the submissions made during the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal, draft site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) and draft Planning Agreement.

 

(b)    That Council endorse for finalisation the Planning Proposal for land at 2 O’Connell Street, Parramatta provided at Attachment 1 of Attachment 1, which seeks to amend the Parramatta LEP 2011 as follows:

i.      An increase in the maximum Height of Buildings from 36 metres to 217 metres (inclusive of design excellence bonus);

ii.      An increase in the maximum FSR from 4.2:1 to 16.2:1 (including all bonuses, opportunity site provisions and additional non-residential floor space);

iii.     Introduction of site-specific provisions that outline the requirements for achieving the maximum FSR, require an appropriate transition to heritage items or conservation areas, introduce maximum parking rates, and ensure that issues pertaining to airspace operations and satisfactory arrangements for State infrastructure are addressed.

 

(c)    That Council forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) to prepare for finalisation, but request the final notification on the relevant Government website only be undertaken once:

i.      Council confirms that the Planning Agreement has been signed and entered into; and

ii.      The site-specific DCP has been publicly exhibited and endorsed by Council for finalisation.

 

(d)    That an amended DCP is re-exhibited and the outcomes of this exhibition are reported to Council. The amendments to be made to the DCP prior to re-exhibition are as follows:

i.      Removal of the 3.5 metres setback to O’Connell Street (as Transport for NSW has indicated this is no longer required for road widening purposes) and resulting adjustments to relevant controls including but not limited to changes to the building and tower setbacks;

ii.      Addition of a section on heritage that refers to the LEP provision relating to heritage transition and impacts. The new DCP controls will ensure clear criteria for assessing the transition of any development on this site to the adjoining heritage item; and

iii.     Addition of a control outlining that materials selection is to minimise reflectivity and glare impacts.

 

(e)    That, with regards to the Planning Agreement:

i.      That an administrative amendment is undertaken to the draft Planning Agreement provided at Attachment 4 of Attachment 1 to accurately describe the instrument change sought under the Planning Proposal (noting that this does not change the contribution or any other terms of the Planning Agreement);

ii.      That Council enter into this amended Planning Agreement;

iii.     The Chief Executive Officer be delegated authority to sign the Planning Agreement on behalf of Council;

iv.     Council (in accordance with its statutory obligations) forward the Planning Agreement to DPIE once it comes into force.

 

(f)     That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any minor amendments and corrections of a non-policy and administrative nature that may arise during the plan amendment process relating to the Planning Proposal, DCP and Planning Agreement.

 

(g)    Further, that Council note the advice of the Local Planning Panel of 21 April 2020 at Attachment 2 is consistent with the Council Officer’s Recommendation in this report. 

 

DIVISION         A division was called, the result being:-

 

AYES:              Councillors Davis, Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Issa, Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Tyrrell, Wearne, Wilson and Zaiter

 

NOES:              Councillors Barrak and Bradley

 

Note: Councillor Barrak declared a non-pecuniary but significant interest in Item 18.8, and left the meeting prior to consideration of the matter.

 

18.8

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Post Exhibition - Draft Development Control Plan and Matters Pertaining to Planning Agreement - 14-20 Parkes Street, Harris Park

 

REFERENCE   RZ/9/2015 - D07358402

 

REPORT OF    Project Officer Land Use

 

2734

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Esber)

 

(a)    That Council receives and notes the submissions made during the public exhibition period of the draft site-specific Development Control Plan (DCP) as detailed in this report.

 

(b)    That Council endorse for finalisation the site-specific DCP contained at Attachment 1 for insertion in Section 4.3.3 – Parramatta City Centre of the Parramatta DCP 2011.

 

(c)    That Council endorse further amendments to the Planning Agreement previously endorsed by Council on 16 December 2019 and confirm that the Planning Agreement can now be finalised by the CEO utilising the delegation granted by Council on 16 December 2019 subject to the following further amendments:

I.      The site area which forms the basis of the contribution calculations being amended to 2,829.7m2 and resulting increase in the monetary contribution; and

II.     Introduction of a clause that provides for the contribution payable to be based on the final floor space approved through a Development Application process or subsequent application to modify a development approval. This provision would apply regardless of whether the final amount of floor space approved is greater or less than the FSR permitted by the Planning Proposal.

 

(d)    Further, that Council grant delegated authority to the CEO to make any minor amendments and corrections of an administrative and non-policy nature to the draft DCP that may arise during the plan making and finalisation process.

 

DIVISION         A division was called, the result being:-

 

AYES:              Councillors Davis, Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Han, Issa, Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Tyrrell, Wearne, Wilson and Zaiter

 

NOES:              Councillor Bradley

 

 

Note: Councillor Barrak returned to the meeting following consideration of Item 18.8.

 

19.   Notices of Motion

 

19.1

SUBJECT         NOTICE OF MOTION: Advocate for Extension of 401 Bus Route

 

REFERENCE   F2008/02993 - D07388728

 

FROM              Councillor Prociv

 

2735

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Garrard)

 

That, in light of the NSW State Government announcement that Transport for NSW could reprioritise investment into the City’s West, Council explore and advocate for the extension of the 401 bus route which currently operates from Carter Street to Lidcombe Station, to accommodate the public transport needs of the residents of Wentworth Point and Newington.

 

19.2

SUBJECT         NOTICE OF MOTION: NSW Government’s COVID-19 Act Amendments to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04433 - D07388798

 

FROM              Councillor Bradley

 

 

MOTION          (Bradley/Prociv)

 

That Council:

 

(a)    Write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, The Hon Rob Stokes MP and the NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian to advise them that we believe that local councils are best placed to make decisions about planning that is appropriate for their local area and constituents, and that planning decisions should be supported by community and be consistent with Ecologically Sustainable Development principles.

 

(b)    Accordingly, will express its concern in the correspondence about the loosely worded COVID-19 Act 2020 amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act which grant the Minister unprecedented powers to override planning decisions made by local councils. The correspondence should also ask the Minister that these amendments (which allow the Minister “to authorise development to be carried out on land without the need for any approval under the Act or consent from any person”) not be applied to developments other than hospitals, ICUs, social housing, or other directly COVID-19 related works, using the ambiguity of the wording of clause 10.17(5)(b) allowing Ministerial discretion about which works are "necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of members of the public".

 

(c)    Therefore, ask the Minister to reconsider the permission granted under this COVID-19 Act to the construction industry to operate every day and potentially late at night, including on public holidays, in light of the growing level of complaints from residents living close to construction works (including those on compulsory work from home and home schooling arrangements) about the detrimental impact on their “health, safety and welfare” due to all week construction disturbances.

 

 

The motion moved by Councillor Bradley and seconded by Councillor Prociv on being put was declared LOST.

 

19.3

SUBJECT         NOTICE OF MOTION: NSW Government’s “Planning System Acceleration Program” and related changes No. 1

REFERENCE   F2019/04433 - D07388805

 

FROM              Councillor Bradley

 

 

MOTION          (Bradley/Prociv)

 

That Council:

 

(a)    Seek assurances from the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes MP, that Council’s ability to conduct due diligence in line with community expectations and Ecologically Sustainable Development principles will not be impeded by the recently announced Planning System Acceleration Program to fast-track assessments of State Significant Developments, rezoning and development applications (DAs).

 

(b)    Advise the Planning Minister that in order to ensure community confidence in the Program, a plan to promote a high level of community engagement must be included in the additional support the Minister promised to provide to councils and planning panels to fast-track locally and regionally significant DAs.

 

(c)    Seek confirmation from the Planning Minister that Planning Proposals for amendments to Local Environment Plans (LEPs) currently in progress and/or already before the Department of Planning are to be finalised before the approvals of “any expanded list of works that may be carried out without the need for planning approval or under the fast-tracked complying development pathway.”

 

(d)    Alert the Planning Minister that many of the proposals included in Urban Taskforce Australia’s list of 76 so-called ‘shovel-ready’ projects that “are caught up in any area of the planning system” have already been refused by local councils and/or Local or Regional Planning Panels for valid planning, social or environmental reasons or because of insufficiency of community infrastructure funding needed to maintain liveability standards for the resulting population growth, particularly in targeted population growth areas like in the City of Parramatta LGA.

 

 

The motion moved by Councillor Bradley and seconded by Councillor Prociv on being put was declared LOST.

 

 

Note: Councillor Wilson was not present during the vote taken in this matter.

 

19.4

SUBJECT         NOTICE OF MOTION: NSW Government’s “Planning System Acceleration Program” and related changes No. 2

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04433 - D07388809

 

FROM              Councillor Bradley

 

 

MOTION          (Bradley/ Davis)

 

That Council:

 

(a)       Advise the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces that the NSW Government’s removal of the mandatory requirements for councils to publish development applications, DCPs and Contribution Plans in local newspapers will disadvantage the elderly and other residents who do not have access to the internet. The subsequent advertising loss of revenue will likely also undermine the viability of local newspapers, many of which are already struggling to survive.

 

(b)       Advise the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces that the Department of Planning’s advice to councils that certain documents related to development proposals/applications will no longer be required for physical inspection in their offices disadvantages residents who do not have access to computers and could lead to copyright issues with architects/developers regarding the electronic publication of certain plans.

 

 

The motion moved by Councillor Bradley and seconded by Councillor Davis on being put was declared LOST.

 

19.5

SUBJECT         NOTICE OF MOTION: Parramatta Light Rail

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04433 - D07389022

 

FROM              Councillor Davis

 

2736

RESOLVED      (Davis/Esber)

 

(a)    That detailed design drawings of the entire Parramatta Light Rail corridor, including the width of the corridor, be made publicly available on City of Parramatta Council’s website by 31 May 2020.

 

(b)    Further, that the Lord Mayor and Chief Executive Officer write to the State Minister for Planning, State Minister for Transport and Deputy Secretary, Greater Western Sydney, Transport for NSW and the State member for Parramatta requesting:

(i)     That City of Parramatta Council and the public be informed of what measures are being taken to preserve heritage components/materials of buildings, such as pressed metal ceilings, fireplaces, window and door frames (as appropriate), that have been identified for demolition as a result of the construction of Parramatta Light Rail;

(ii)    That an archival pictorial record of all these buildings be produced;

(iii)    That City of Parramatta Council and the public be provided with details of all trees identified for removal as a result of the construction of the Parramatta Light Rail; and

(iv)   Further, that City of Parramatta Council and the public be provided with details of all trees identified for relocation as a result of the construction of the Parramatta Light Rail along with details of the proposed relocation sites for these trees.

 

 

Note: Lord Mayor, Councillor Dwyer requested his name be recorded as having voted against the decision taken in this matter.

 

20.   QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

 

There were no questions on notice to consider at this meeting.

 

21.    CLOSED SESSION

 

Note: Prior to moving into Closed Session, the Lord Mayor invited members of the public gallery to make representations as to why any item had been included in Closed Session.  No member of the gallery wished to make representations.

 

2737

RESOLVED      (Garrard/Tyrrell)

 

That 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(s) of the Local Government Act, 1993 as the items listed come within the following provisions:-

1      FOR NOTATION: Legal Status Report as at 22 April 2020. (D07269840) - 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.

2      FOR APPROVAL: Tender 01/2020 Alfred Street at Prospect Street, Rosehill – Construction of Two Pedestrian Refuge Islands and Associated Works. (D07283177) - 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.

3      FOR APPROVAL: Tender 02/2020 Macarthur Street at Grose and Mason Streets North Parramatta – Construction of a Roundabout and Associated Works. (D07283214) - 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.

4      FOR APPROVAL: Tender 03/2020 Sturt Street at Evans Road Telopea – Construction of a Roundabout and Pedestrian Refuge Island and Associated Works. (D07283226) - 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.

5      FOR APPROVAL: Appointment of consultants for the Horwood Place Car Park Compulsory Acquisition by Metro. (D07368767) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

 

 

Procedural Motion

 

2738

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Esber)

 

That Items 21.2, 21.3, 21.4 and 21.5 be resolved en bloc and the recommendations be adopted.

 

21.1

SUBJECT         FOR NOTATION: Legal Status Report as at 22 April 2020

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04434 - D07269840

 

REPORT OF    Group Manager Legal Services

 

2739

RESOLVED      (Esber/Garrard)

 

That Council note the Legal Status Report as at 22 April 2020.

 

 

21.2

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Tender 01/2020 Alfred Street at Prospect Street, Rosehill – Construction of Two Pedestrian Refuge Islands and Associated Works

 

REFERENCE   F2020/00090 - D07283177

 

REPORT OF    Project Manager

 

2740

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Esber)

 

(a)    That Council accepts the tender of the preferred tenderer for the construction of two pedestrian refuge islands in Alfred Street at the intersection with Prospect Street, Rosehill for the contract sum as outlined in paragraph 17 of this report.

 

(b)    That all unsuccessful tenderers be advised of Council’s decision in this matter.

 

(c)    Further, that Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalise and execute all necessary documents.

 

21.3

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Tender 02/2020 Macarthur Street at Grose and Mason Streets North Parramatta – Construction of a Roundabout and Associated Works

 

REFERENCE   F2020/00091 - D07283214

 

REPORT OF    Project Manager

 

2741

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Esber)

 

(a)    That Council accepts the tender of the preferred tenderer for the construction of a roundabout and associated works at the intersection of Macarthur, Grose and Mason Streets, North Parramatta for the contract sum as outlined in paragraph 14 of this report.

 

(b)    That all unsuccessful tenderers be advised of Council’s decision in this matter.

 

(c)    Further, that Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalise and execute all necessary documents.

 

21.4

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Tender 03/2020 Sturt Street at Evans Road Telopea – Construction of a Roundabout and Pedestrian Refuge Island and Associated Works

 

REFERENCE   F2020/00092 - D07283226

 

REPORT OF    Project Manager

 

2742

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Esber)

 

(a)    That Council accepts the tender of the preferred tenderer for the construction of a roundabout, pedestrian refuge islands and associated works at the intersection of Sturt Street and Evans Road, Telopea for the contract sum as outlined in paragraph 14 of this report.

 

(b)    That all unsuccessful tenderers be advised of Council’s decision in this matter.

 

(c)    Further, that Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalise and execute all necessary documents.

 

21.5

SUBJECT         FOR APPROVAL: Appointment of consultants for the Horwood Place Car Park Compulsory Acquisition by Metro

 

REFERENCE   F2019/04434 - D07368767

 

REPORT OF    Development Manager Property Development

 

2743

RESOLVED      (Tyrrell/Esber)

 

(a)    That Council approve the appointment of the consultants as outlined in Item 8 (Consultants) to advise on the compulsory acquisition of Council land known as the Horwood Place Car Park, known as 45A George Street, Parramatta being Lot 2 in DP701456, 71 George Street, Parramatta, being Lot 100 in DP607789, Houison Place, being Lots 1, 3 & 4 in DP207864 and Lot 1 in DP442837 (Horwood Place Car Park).

 

(b)    That Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to sign all necessary documents and agreements with Consultants in connection with the compulsory acquisition of the Horwood Place Car Park.

 

(c)    Further, that a report be tabled at a future Council meeting once an agreement has been reached by Council with Sydney Metro as to the quantum of compensation to be paid to Council as a result of the compulsory acquisition process that has been initiated by Sydney Metro.

 

 

Procedural Motion

 

2744

RESOLVED      (Garrard/Tyrrell)

 

That the meeting resume into Open Session.

 

22.   REPORTS OF RESOLUTIONS PASSED IN CLOSED SESSION

 

The Chief Executive Officer read out the resolutions for Items 21.1 to 21.5.

 

The meeting terminated at 9.21pm.

 

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Chairperson