Minutes of Council - 9 June 2020

MINUTES OF THE Meeting of City of Parramatta Council HELD IN THE CLOISTER FUNCTION ROOMS, ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL 1 MARIST PLACE, PARRAMATTA ON Tuesday, 9 June 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), 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 6.28pm.

2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL LAND OWNERS

The Lord Mayor, Councillor 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 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

As per Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, the recording of the Council Meeting by the public using any device, audio or video, is only permitted with Council permission. Recording a Council Meeting without permission may result in the individual being expelled from the Meeting.

5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

SUBJECT: Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 11 May 2020

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RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Esber)

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

SUBJECT: Minutes of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 27 May 2020

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RESOLVED (Bradley/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

SUBJECT: apologies/Requests for Leave of Absence

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RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Esber)

That the apologies received from Councillor Steven Issa be accepted and leave of absence granted.

7. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor Zaiter declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 18.5 being Post Exhibition: Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan and Draft Planning Agreement at 23-27 Harold Street, Parramatta (Deferred Item), as a company he is providing accounting services to is a client who may have a potential relationship in this matter. He left the meeting prior to consideration of the matter and did not take part in the vote therein.

8. MATTERS OF URGENCY (if any)

Procedural Motion

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RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

That a procedural motion be granted to allow consideration of a matter of urgency in relation to the rollover of ward budgets to the next financial year.

The Lord Mayor ruled the matter to be urgent.

SUBJECT MATTER OF URGENCY: Rollover of Ward Budgets

REFERENCE F2020/00619

FROM Pierre Esber

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RESOLVED (Esber/Garrard)

That accrual of ward budgets be rolled over to the next financial year.

9. Minutes of the Lord Mayor

9.1

SUBJECT 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours

REFERENCE F2019/03630 - D07467158

REPORT OF Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

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RESOLVED (Dwyer/Tyrrell)

That Council congratulate the members of the Parramatta community, as outlined in this Minute, for their contributions and recognition in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

9.2

SUBJECT Congratulations Senior Sergeant John Thompson

REFERENCE F2019/03630 - D07467185

REPORT OF Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

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RESOLVED (Dwyer/Tyrrell)

That Council congratulates Senior Sergeant John Thompson on his contributions to New South Wales and the NSW Police over his 60-year career, and wishes him all the best for the future.

Note: councillor Wilson left the meeting at 6:33pm and returned at 6:44pm during consideration of Item 9.2.

9.3

SUBJECT Council Meeting Schedule

REFERENCE F2019/03630 - D07467325

REPORT OF Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

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RESOLVED (Dwyer/Davis)

(a) That from July 2020, Council re-commence having two meetings per month as prescribed by Council’s Code of Meeting Practice.

(b) That Council note the proposed meeting dates for the remainder of 2020 are detailed in paragraph 4 of this Minute, and include the addition of two (2) meetings in September due to the postponement of the Local Government Elections to 2021.

(c) That the venue for these meetings be Cloisters Function Room, St Patrick’s Cathedral, noting the social distancing measures and venue requirements prescribed by the Commonwealth and State Governments.

(d) Further, that Council communicate this update to Councillors, staff and the public, and continue to provide information to the public on how to livestream Council meetings, and timely updates should further restrictions be lifted that may allow for physical public attendance at future meetings.

9.4

SUBJECT Westmead Traffic Congestion

REFERENCE F2019/03630 - D07467786

REPORT OF Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

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RESOLVED (Dwyer/Tyrrell)

(a) That Council note the current unsatisfactory traffic congestion and accessibility issues in the Westmead Health and Education Precinct, and note these conditions are set to worsen due to the significant growth and development of the precinct, including the new University site, and the proposed expansion of the Catholic Education Precinct on Darcy Road.

(b) That Council write to the Minister for Transport and Roads, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Member for Seven Hills and other relevant Ministers, to highlight the current unsatisfactory traffic congestion and accessibility issues in the entire Westmead Precinct.

a. the congestion and accessibility of the area, both currently and in light of its significant growth and development;

b. the prioritisation of surrounding regional, state and national road improvements to facilitate greater access to and through Westmead; and

c. highlight the need to ensure that traffic delays do not negatively impact ambulance and emergency response times.

(d) That Council also update the Councillors on the status of the Westmead Innovation District Master Plan, by way of Councillor Briefing Note or Workshop.

(e) Further, that Council also urgently investigate pedestrian safety improvements along Darcy Road, from Hawkesbury Road to Mons Road, including consideration of a safety guardrail or fence, following reports of local school children walking on the roadway, within two (2) months and make representations to or seek approval from relevant authorities to enable improvements.

9.5

SUBJECT Thank You Wayne Carter

REFERENCE F2019/03630 - D07469092

REPORT OF Lord Mayor, Councillor Bob Dwyer

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RESOLVED (Dwyer/Prociv)

(a) That Council thank Wayne Carter for his service as Executive Director City Assets and Operations, and commend him for the significant contributions to local and state government he has made throughout his career, spanning more than fifty years in the public service.

(b) Further, that Council wish him all the very best on this next phase of his life, as he transitions into retirement.

10. Public Forum

10.1

SUBJECT PUBLIC FORUM 1: Item 18.2 - Gateway Request: Planning Proposal at 8-14 Great Western Highway, Parramatta

REFERENCE RZ/6/2019

FROM Cheryl Bates

Note: The public forum was read by Brett Newman, on behalf of Cheryl Bates.

My name is Cheryl Bates and I am the President of the National Trust’s Parramatta Regional Branch.

The National Trust supports good, logical, and sensible strategic planning for Parramatta. With the amount of planning proposals being considered by Council, it is difficult to see how this can be achieved when ad hoc decisions are made.

Again, we are seeing developer’s spot rezoning tactics in play. This is an extraordinary increase in height and density on this site despite the current Parramatta Local Environmental Plan (2011). The objectives of the plan relating to height requires future buildings to have regard to heritage sites and their settings, and to ensure the preservation of historic views. This spot-rezoning is clearly contrary to those objectives.

There does not appear to be any consideration being given to this site’s proximity to two State heritage listed items: Lennox House – circa 1855; and Masonic Centre – circa 1915 that are on the site’s northern diagonal boundaries. Both these items are historically, aesthetically and representative of the cultural environment of Parramatta. The National Trust does not fully comprehend how these heritage items can now be marginalised.

The impacts of this excessive height and density will have overbearing and overshadowing implications for these heritage items.

If this amendment to the Parramatta Local Environment Plan 2011 proceeds, then any semblance of proper planning for Parramatta will yet again be lost. Until the Parramatta CDB Planning Proposal is in place and proper, strategic measures can inform the future development of Parramatta, please take this opportunity to vote against this spot-rezoning.

STAFF RESPONSE

The Planning Proposal has undergone a merit assessment and is consistent with the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal. Its height and density has been considered in the broader strategic work undertaken by Council.

An assessment of the Planning Proposal presented in the Local Planning Panel report (attached to the Council report) considered the proposal’s impact on the two heritage items. Council’s Heritage Advisor provided key recommendations in relation to mitigating impacts on the items which will be incorporated into a site specific Development Control Plan. These relate to maintaining the integrity of the buildings during construction and an assessment of the architectural response of any building to ensure it minimises adverse visual impacts in relation to the heritage items. Council will be required to consider a draft Development Control Plan for the site prior to any public exhibition of both the Planning Proposal and a draft Development Control Plan.

In response to the issue raised in relation to overshadowing, there will be no overshadowing of the proposal on the heritage items, as the heritage items sit to the north east and north west of the site. A solar analysis is presented in the Urban Design Analysis Report as part of the Planning Proposal documents which demonstrates this.

The Planning Proposal is being considered for the first time by Council in order to seek a Gateway Determination from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. If the Department grants Gateway Determination, public exhibition will be carried out of the Planning Proposal together with the draft DCP. Public authorities, including Heritage NSW will be formally consulted during public exhibition and members of the public will also be able to make submissions.

10.2

SUBJECT PUBLIC FORUM 2: Item 18.5 - Post-Exhibition: Planning Proposal - Draft Development Control Plan and Draft Planning Agreement at 23-27 Harold Street, Parramatta (Deferred Item)

REFERENCE RZ/27/2015

FROM Cheryl Bates

Note: The public forum was read by Brett Newman, on behalf of Cheryl Bates.

My name is Cheryl Bates and I am the President of the National Trust (NSW) Parramatta Regional Branch.

The National Trust supports the staff recommendation that this Planning Proposal be deferred awaiting a proper planning strategy for the area including the subject site at 23-27 Harold Street Parramatta.

The Trust has consistently called for protection of designated heritage items and heritage conservation areas through appropriate floor space ratios, setbacks and curtilage to allow the heritage significance of buildings and areas to be understood and appreciated even when Parramatta is a major part of the growth of New South Wales.

The Trust believes that the Urbis Study provides the best opportunity to allow a better outcome for heritage items and heritage conservation areas through a transition area of reduced height and floor space and greater setbacks to promote a better understanding and less oppressive setting for the important heritage features of the Parramatta CBD.

To progress this application contrary to Council’s resolution of 25 November 2019 that excised this area from the Parramatta CDB Planning Proposal is premature. Additionally, the more strategic action of Council staff to involve Councillors in a workshop and create a draft planning strategy for public exhibition in October 2020 will be circumvented.

The current Parramatta Local Environmental Plan (2011) outlines the following objectives relating to the height of buildings and states:

a) to nominate heights that will provide a transition in built form and land use intensity within the area covered by this Plan,

b) to minimise visual impact, disruption of views, loss of privacy and loss of solar access to existing development, Importantly,

c) to require the height of future buildings to have regard to heritage sites and their settings,

d) to ensure the preservation of historic views,

e) to reinforce and respect the existing character and scale of low-density residential areas,

f) to maintain satisfactory sky exposure and daylight to existing buildings within commercial centres, to the sides and rear of tower forms and to key areas of the public domain, including parks, streets, and lanes.

To progress this site-specific high-rise tower Planning Proposal ahead of a strategy for this heritage precinct will demonstrate a haphazard, ad-hoc approach to development that will impact on Parramatta’s unique heritage status into the future.

STAFF RESPONSE

No response is provided.

10.3

SUBJECT PUBLIC FORUM 3: Item 18.5 - Post Exhibition: Planning Proposal, Draft Development Control Plan and Draft Planning Agreement at 23-27 Harold Street, Parramatta (Deferred Item)

REFERENCE RZ/27/2015

FROM James Colman

Note: The public forum was read by Brett Newman, on behalf of James Colman.

This submission is made in response to Agenda Item 18.5 in the Business Paper for the Council Meeting on 9 June 2020.

1. The submission is made on behalf of civic and heritage interests in North Parramatta whose concerns are focussed on the complete absence of a dedicated planning strategy for North Parramatta – with particular attention to the area covered by the current proposed extension of the CBD north of the river and areas immediately adjoining to the east and west.

2. We strongly support the recommendation for deferring the progressing of the Planning Proposal, Draft Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement for the sites at 23-27 Harold Street in North Parramatta.

3. We commend Council’s intention to adopt a planning strategy for the planning investigation area containing the subject properties.

4. Further to this, we urge the Council to exploit to the full the planning opportunity presented by the officers’ recommendation for deferral. If carefully handled it will not cause delay in progressing the CBD rezoning south of the river which we fully support.

5. To assist Council to implement its declared intention to prepare and adopt a planning strategy for North Parramatta we formally request that the following points (amongst others) be taken into consideration during the plan preparation process :-

i. It must have on-going community input from the outset.

ii. The CBD zoning extension is not yet gazetted. There is time for a fresh approach to planning in the North Parramatta sector.

iii. North Parramatta is so far free of high-rise development.

iv. NP is one of Australia’s most historic urban precincts. It is rich in Indigenous and post-colonial heritage, with hundreds of listed heritage items of local, state, national and possibly world significance. The Church Street spine is part of the old colonial road to Windsor- probably Australia’s first country road.

v. A new dedicated plan for North Parramatta can link urban design, heritage, land use and other considerations consistent with the stated expectations of the Greater Sydney Commission, the Government Architect and the Minister.

vi. Existing zonings in North Parramatta have adequate capacity to satisfy current growth expectations. There is no supply problem.

vii. Finally and importantly: North Parramatta is a distinct geographical entity. There is exciting potential to exploit the existing ambience of the place to create a new low-rise, medium density mixed use cultural precinct, separate from yet complementary to the CBD to the south: not another “mini-Manhattan”. A new plan can embrace the Council’s adopted Cultural Plan and can exploit relevant elements of the recently adopted Local Strategic Plan. North Parramatta is the only area in the city centre to offer a chance to link these two important documents in a place-specific plan.

6. In the public interest we now urge the Council to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give this city a further claim to greatness. Every great city has its cultural, small business and historical precinct. Now is the time for this Council to take the first step towards achieving that objective. It is not too late.

STAFF RESPONSE

No response is provided.

11. Petitions

11.1

SUBJECT Increase in traffic to Westmead Catholic Precinct- Darcy Road

REFERENCE DA/853/2008

FROM Councillor Tyrrell

A petition signed by the public was tabled at the Council Meeting and reads:

“Stop Increase in traffic to Westmead Catholic Precinct, Darcy Road.”

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RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Davis)

That the petition be received, a copy of the petition be circulated to all Councillors and referred to the appropriate Council Officer for action.

11.2

SUBJECT Current state of traffic in George Street, Epping

REFERENCE F2020/00052

FROM Councillor Davis

A petition signed by the public was tabled at the Council Meeting and

reads:

“We raise concern about the current state of traffic in George Street, Epping and more particularly the speed at which cars travel along what is essentially a local residential road. In addition to and in conjunction with that investigation, the residents request the Council to find some form of traffic calming measures.”

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RESOLVED (Davis/Tyrrell)

(a) That the petition be received and a copy of the petition be circulated to all Councillors.

(b) Further, that the petition be placed on agenda on the next Traffic Committee.

12. Rescission Motions

Nil

Procedural Motion

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RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

That Item 13.1 to 13.3 be resolved en bloc.

13. Fair

13.1

SUBJECT FOR NOTATION: Investment Report for April 2020

REFERENCE F2009/00971 - D07402320

REPORT OF Tax and Treasury Accountant

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RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

That Council note the Investment Report for April 2020.

13.2

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Quarterly Budget Review - March 2020

REFERENCE F2019/04433 - D07401606

REPORT OF Commercial Manager

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RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

(a) That Council adopt the March 2020 Quarterly Budget Review Statement and the Responsible Accounting Officer’s report on the financial position of the Council.

(b) Further, that Council approve the revised estimates as follows:

1. Operating Budget deficit of ($0.4m) which is a reduction of ($5.2m) from December 2019 Forecast, including:

I. a decrease in Operating Revenue by ($11.9m) (predominantly related to lower user charges & fees and interest as a result of COVID-19);

II. an decrease in Operating Expenses by ($6.7m) (employee vacancies and re-phasing of operating projects);

2. A decrease in Capital Revenue by $23.1m (predominantly driven by a reduction in state grants and section 7.11 revenue);

3. A reduction in Capital Expenditure by $47.0m (as detailed in attached March 2020 QBRS).

13.3

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Vacancy in Civic Office

REFERENCE F2019/04433 - D07397146

REPORT OF Governance Manager

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RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

(a) That Council note the resignation of Councillor Paul Han of the North Rocks Ward, effective 30 April 2020.

(b) That Council apply to the Minister for Local Government seeking to dispense with a by-election to fill the casual vacancy in the civic office for the North Rocks Ward, in accordance with Chapter 10 Part 5 Section 294 of the Local Government Act 1993.

(c) Further, that the Councillor representative position held by Councillor Han on the following Advisory Committees remain vacant until September 2020, when a further report to Council will be tabled seeking representation on the various Advisory Committees for the remainder of the Council term:

- Floodplain Risk Management Committee;

- Metropolitan Public Libraries Association Inc.

13.4

SUBJECT LATE REPORT - FOR APPROVAL: Extension of Term for Independent Audit Risk and Improvement Committee Members

REFERENCE F2019/02413 - D07459115

REPORT OF Risk & Audit Manager

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RESOLVED (Garrard/Pandey)

That Council extend the terms of the independent Audit Risk and Improvement Committee members, Mark McCoy and Donna Rygate, for a 12 month period to 28 August 2021.

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 - D07250471

REPORT OF Group Manager - Development and Traffic Services

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RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Esber)

That the report be received and noted.

15. Green

Nil

16. Welcoming

Nil

17. Thriving

17.1

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Submission on Draft Liquor Amendment (24-hour Economy) Bill 2020

REFERENCE F2018/02117 - D07404753

REPORT OF Project Officer

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RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Esber)

(a) That Council approve a submission on the Draft Liquor Amendment (24-hour Economy) Bill 2020 provided at Attachment 1, noting Council’s support for the draft bill including:

i) The streamlined enforcement (demerit and reward) system for venues;

ii) The proposed removal of overlapping regulations relating to live music and liquor licences from future Development Applications;

iii) The classification of small bars as low risk (similar to restaurants);

iv) The improvement suggestions for the Cumulative Impact Assessment Framework (for licensed venues saturation), including increased guidance for local government on the assessment of small bar applications;

v) Suggestions for communication and collaboration strategies for local councils and local liquor accords to understand and implement the changes effectively.

(b) Further, that Council forward the submission to Liquor & Gaming NSW for their consideration.

18. Innovative

18.1

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Submission on the Infrastructure Contributions Review

REFERENCE F2020/01399 - D07386428

REPORT OF Project Officer Land Use

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RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Esber)

(a) That Council approve the submission at Attachment 1 on the State Government’s Infrastructure Contributions Review, noting that the main recommendations of the submission are summarised as follows:

i) The current review only proposes amendments to existing contributions mechanisms, while a more fundamental and holistic review of the NSW infrastructure planning and contributions framework needs to be undertaken.

ii) The proposals on value sharing are strongly opposed as they threaten to undermine Council’s current policy framework for Planning Agreements, which adopts value sharing as an equitable, transparent and evidence-based policy approach.

iii) Strengthened guidance is needed on negotiation practice and administration of Planning Agreements, such as independent third parties, cost recovery, dispute resolution, probity and other matters.

iv) If the Practice Note is finalised with minor changes, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) should urgently provide clarity about the implications for the current Planning Proposal and Planning Agreement processes underway, and appropriate transitional arrangements need to be put in place.

v) The section 7.11 threshold should be increased in accordance with Option 3 to $45,000 to increase Council’s capacity to apply a higher contribution rate without having to undergo an IPART review.

vi) Section 7.11 threshold indexation is supported, however, the chosen mechanism for indexation should accurately reflect infrastructure delivery and land costs, and should be reviewed periodically to remain relevant.

vii) IPART’s ‘essential works list’ should be expanded to include capital costs to reflect the realities of providing necessary infrastructure in urban infill areas.

viii) There should be assessment criteria and a clear process set out for Council to seek a higher section 7.12 levy above the 3% maximum in order to deliver the necessary infrastructure to support growth.

ix) The proposed maximum 0.2% of a contributions plan for administration costs should be increased to 1.5%.

x) Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement should be included as a strategic document to be considered as part of the criteria for an increased section 7.12 percentage.

xi) The Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) guidelines should require consultation with councils during the SIC preparation process.

xii) The Regulation should be amended to require the State Government to report on SIC accounting in a similar capacity required by councils in the interest of transparency and accountability.

xiii) The SIC proposed for the City of Parramatta area to fund major infrastructure to support growth should be progressed in consultation with Council.

xiv) Additional requirements for reporting on contributions accounting should be streamlined into existing council accounting and reporting activities. Clarity is needed on the intended timeframe for introducing the additional reporting requirements to enable councils time to put in place the necessary processes.

xv) Further guidelines are needed to provide clarity to support the recovery of the costs associated with the negotiation, preparation, administration, and monitoring of planning agreements by councils.

(b) Further, that Council forward the submission to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in response to the Infrastructure Contributions Review.

18.2	SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Gateway Request: Planning Proposal at 8-14 Great Western Highway, Parramatta REFERENCE RZ/6/2019 - D07392259 REPORT OF Student Project Officer
	MOTION (Tyrrell/Esber) (a) That Council endorse the Planning Proposal at Attachment 2 for the purpose of requesting a Gateway Determination for land at 8-14 Great Western Highway, Parramatta, which seeks to amend Parramatta Local Environment Plan 2011 (PLEP 2011) by way of: i. Increasing the height of building control from 28 metres to 211 metres; ii. Amending the controls so that the FSR which is to apply to the site is composed of mapped components and bonuses as follows: a. Mapped FSR increased from 3.5:1 to 10:1 of which a minimum of 1:1 FSR must be commercial uses; b. Design Excellence bonus (15% - 1.5:1); c. High Performing Buildings bonus (5% - 0.5:1); d. Opportunity Sites bonus (3:1); e. Unlimited commercial FSR above the 1:1 requirement; and iii. Insert a site-specific provision applying maximum car parking rates per the Parramatta CBD Strategic Transport Study. (b) That the Planning Proposal be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to request a Gateway Determination be issued. (c) That should a Gateway Determination be issued that structures the floor space ratio (FSR) and site specific clauses in an alternative way, that the Chief Executive Officer is authorised to make the necessary amendments to the Planning Proposal for the purposes of public exhibition, only where the total proposed FSR is unchanged. (d) That should a Gateway Determination be issued, a site-specific Development Control Plan be prepared in accordance with the design principles contained within this report. (e) That should a Gateway Determination be issued, the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate a Planning Agreement in accordance with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy. (f) That the draft site-specific Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement be reported to Council for endorsement prior to being publicly exhibited concurrently with the Planning Proposal. (g) That Council request the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to issue Council’s Chief Executive Officer plan-making delegations for this Planning Proposal. (h) 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. (i) Further, that Council note that the Parramatta Local Planning Panel’s advice to Council (Attachment 1) is consistent with the recommendations of this report.
	AMENDMENT (Barrak/Bradley) That Council defers consideration of the current motion until Council reviews its policies with a view to examining the efficacy of expanding its CBD core in order to preserve its function as a major NSW CBD. The amendment moved by Councillor Barrak and seconded by Councillor Bradley on being put was declared CARRIED. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Clrs Barrak, Bradley, Davis, Pandey, Prociv, Wearne and Wilson NOES: Clrs Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Jefferies, Tyrrell and Zaiter The amendment then became the motion. The motion moved by Councillor Barrak and seconded by Councillor Bradley on being put was declared CARRIED. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Clrs Barrak, Bradley, Davis, Pandey, Prociv, Wearne and Wilson NOES: Clrs Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Jefferies, Tyrrell and Zaiter
2767	RESOLVED (Barrak/Bradley) That Council defers consideration of the current motion until Council reviews its policies with a view to examining the efficacy of expanding its CBD core in order to preserve its function as a major NSW CBD.
	Note: councillor Esber left the meeting at 7:19pm and returned at 7:21pm during consideration of Item 9.2.
	Note: A Notice of Motion of Rescission signed by Councillors Tyrrell, Issa and Zaiter was lodged after the close of the meeting in relation to this matter.

Procedural Motion

2768

RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Garrard)

That the meeting adjourn for a short recess.

Note: The meeting was adjourned at 7:27pm for a short recess.

Procedural Motion

2769

RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Garrard)

That the meeting resume.

The meeting resumed in the Council Chambers at 7:46pm with the following Councillors in attendance: The Lord Mayor, Councillor Dwyer and Councillors Barrak, Bradley, Davis, Esber, Garrard (Deputy Lord Mayor), Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Tyrrell, Wilson, Wearne and Zaiter.

18.3

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Gateway Request: Planning Proposal for land at 85-91 Thomas Street, Parramatta

REFERENCE RZ/11/2016 - D07423319

REPORT OF Project Officer Land Use

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RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Esber)

(a) That Council endorse the Planning Proposal (at Attachment 1) for the purposes of seeking a Gateway Determination, for land at 85-91 Thomas Street, Parramatta which seeks to amend the Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2011 in relation to the subject site by:

1. Maintaining the R4 – High Density Residential zone for the developable part of the site (3,825sqm) and extending the RE1 – Public Recreation zone for the undevelopable land affected by the Natural Resources - Biodiversity control,

2. Increasing the maximum Building Height (HOB) control from 11 metres to 22 metres across the R4 zoned part of the site, and removing the HOB control from the undevelopable land,

3. Increasing the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) control from 0.8:1 to 1.3:1 across the R4 zoned part of the site, and removing the FSR control from the undevelopable land,

4. Removing No.85 Thomas Street from the Land Reserved for Acquisition Map, subject to agreement being reached regarding the Planning Agreement referred to in (d) below.

(b) That the Planning Proposal be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment for a Gateway Determination.

(d) That the CEO be authorised to negotiate a Planning Agreement on behalf of Council in addition to any development contributions payable, and that the outcome of negotiations be reported back to Council prior to its concurrent exhibition with the draft site specific DCP and Planning Proposal.

(e) That Council advises the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment that the CEO will be exercising the plan-making delegations for this Planning Proposal as authorised by Council.

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

(g) Further, that Council note the advice of the Local Planning Panel (provided at Attachment 1) is consistent with Council officer’s recommendation.

DIVISION The result being:-

AYES: Clrs Barrak, Bradley, Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Jefferies, Pandey and Tyrrell

NOES: Clrs Davis, Prociv, Wearne, Wilson and Zaiter

18.4

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Amendment to the East Epping Planning Proposal and draft amendments to the Hornsby DCP 2013

REFERENCE F2019/01712 - D07221356

REPORT OF Team Leader Land Use Planning

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RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Garrard)

(a) That Council note:

i. That the East Epping Planning Proposal was endorsed by Council at its meeting on 8 October 2019 for the purposes of addressing transition issues of high density areas adjacent to heritage conservation areas in Epping; and

ii. Subsequently the Planning Proposal received a Gateway Determination from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) on 10 January 2020.

(b) That Council endorse the following amendments to the East Epping Planning Proposal (at Attachment 1 provided under separate cover) for the purposes of forwarding to the DPIE to request the issuing of a revised Gateway Determination:

i. Inclusion of an additional 15 properties (1 to 31 Rockleigh Way) in the Planning Proposal to be consistent with Condition 1 of the Gateway Determination; and

ii. Amending the proposed height limit applying to the R3 Medium Density Residential zoned land in the Rockleigh Park Precinct (1-31 and 2-24 Rockleigh Way, 3-7 and 4-8 Brenda Way and 5A Essex St) from 9 metres to 11 metres, in order to be consistent with Council’s endorsed Harmonisation Planning Proposal.

(c) That Council request the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to issue Council’s Chief Executive Officer plan-making delegations for this Planning Proposal.

(d) That Council endorse the following amendments to the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013 (DCP) for the purposes of public exhibition:

i. The future widening of the pedestrian link between Essex Street and Forest Grove from 1.8 metres to 3 metres at Attachment 2.

ii. Setback, heritage and landscaping controls supporting the Planning Proposal for land at 1 – 7 and 2 – 8 Rosebank Avenue, Epping at Attachment 3.

iii. Correction of minor errors to the car parking clauses relating to Epping Town Centre at Attachment 4.

(e) That the Draft DCP Amendments be placed on public exhibition concurrently with the Planning Proposals for 1-7 and 2-8 Rosebank Avenue and various properties at East Epping for a minimum of 28 days and the outcome of the public exhibition be reported back to Council.

(f) Further, that Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to correct any minor inconsistencies or anomalies of an administrative nature relating to the Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan that may arise during the drafting and exhibition processes.

DIVISION The result being:-

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

NOES: Nil

Note: Councillor Zaiter declared a non-pecuniary but significant interest in Item 18.5 and retired from the meeting prior to debate and voting thereon.

18.5

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Post-exhibition: Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement at 23-27 Harold Street, Parramatta (Deferred Item)

REFERENCE RZ/27/2015 - D07390570

REPORT OF Project Officer, Land Use Planning

2772

RESOLVED (Barrak/Davis)

(a) That as a result of Council’s resolution of 25 November 2019 to excise areas currently zoned R4 High Density Residential from the Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal, Council defer progressing the Planning Proposal that is the subject of this report until Council has adopted a planning strategy for the planning investigation area containing the subject site.

(b) That Council note that work on the planning investigation area between Church Street and the Sorrell Street Heritage Conservation Area will be the subject of a Councillor workshop before a draft planning strategy is reported to Council for its consideration in October 2020, for the purposes of public exhibition.

(c) Further, that the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment be advised of Council’s resolution on this matter.

DIVISION The result being:-

AYES: Clrs Barrak, Bradley, Davis, Esber, Jefferies, Pandey, Prociv, Wearne and Wilson

NOES: Clrs Dwyer, Garrard and Tyrrell

Note: Councillor Zaiter returned to the meeting following consideration of Item 18.5.

18.6	SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Post-exhibition: Planning Proposal, draft site-specific Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement at 55 Aird Street, Parramatta REFERENCE RZ/18/2015 - D07351036 REPORT OF Project Officer, Land Use Planning
	MOTION (Tyrrell/Wilson) (a) That Council notes that one (1) submission was made during the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal, draft site-specific Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement at 55 Aird Street, Parramatta. (b) That Council endorse the Planning Proposal (provided at Attachment 2) for land at 55 Aird Street which seeks to amend Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2011 (PLEP 2011) by way of: i. Increasing the height of buildings control from 36 metres to 80 metres; ii. Increasing the floor-space ratio (FSR) control from 4.2:1 to 10:1, noting that the application of the FSR sliding-scale would result in an effective FSR of 6:1 (6.9:1 with design excellence if the site is developed in isolation); iii. Applying maximum car parking rates in accordance with the Parramatta CBD Strategic Transport Study; and iv. Applying a minimum 1:1 commercial floor-space provision on the site. (c) That the Planning Proposal be amended to clarify the purpose of the minimum commercial floor-space provision is to encourage employment-generating uses in the case of a mixed-use development. (d) That Council forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for finalisation and request that the final notification in the Government Gazette only be undertaken once Council confirms that the Planning Agreement has been executed. (e) That Council endorse for finalisation the site-specific Development Control Plan contained at Attachment 3 for insertion in Section 4.3.3 – Parramatta City Centre of Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011. (f) That Council enter into the Planning Agreement as exhibited at Attachment 4 and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to sign the Planning Agreement. (g) 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, Development Control Plan and Planning Agreement. (h) Further, that Council note that the Parramatta Local Planning Panel’s advice to Council (Attachment 1) is consistent with the recommendations of this report.
	AMENDMENT (Barrak/Prociv) That consideration of this matter be deferred for a Councillor Workshop within a reasonable time to consider the appropriateness of amending the CBD planning proposal to incentivise site amalgamation such that there is minimum appropriate site area for construction of the towers. The amendment moved by Councillor Barrak and seconded by Councillor Prociv on being put was declared LOST. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Clrs Barrak, Bradley, Davis, Pandey, Prociv and Wearne NOES: Clrs Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Jefferies, Tyrrell, Wilson and Zaiter The motion moved by Councillor Tyrrell and seconded by Councillor Wilson on being put was declared CARRIED. DIVISION The result being:- AYES: Clrs Dwyer, Esber, Garrard, Jefferies, Tyrrell, Wilson and Zaiter NOES: Clrs Barrak, Bradley, Davis, Pandey, Prociv and Wearne
2773	RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Wilson) (a) That Council notes that one (1) submission was made during the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal, draft site-specific Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement at 55 Aird Street, Parramatta. (b) That Council endorse the Planning Proposal (provided at Attachment 2) for land at 55 Aird Street which seeks to amend Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2011 (PLEP 2011) by way of: i. Increasing the height of buildings control from 36 metres to 80 metres; ii. Increasing the floor-space ratio (FSR) control from 4.2:1 to 10:1, noting that the application of the FSR sliding-scale would result in an effective FSR of 6:1 (6.9:1 with design excellence if the site is developed in isolation); iii. Applying maximum car parking rates in accordance with the Parramatta CBD Strategic Transport Study; and iv. Applying a minimum 1:1 commercial floor-space provision on the site. (c) That the Planning Proposal be amended to clarify the purpose of the minimum commercial floor-space provision is to encourage employment-generating uses in the case of a mixed-use development. (d) That Council forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for finalisation and request that the final notification in the Government Gazette only be undertaken once Council confirms that the Planning Agreement has been executed. (e) That Council endorse for finalisation the site-specific Development Control Plan contained at Attachment 3 for insertion in Section 4.3.3 – Parramatta City Centre of Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011. (f) That Council enter into the Planning Agreement as exhibited at Attachment 4 and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to sign the Planning Agreement. (g) 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, Development Control Plan and Planning Agreement. (h) Further, that Council note that the Parramatta Local Planning Panel’s advice to Council (Attachment 1) is consistent with the recommendations of this report.

18.7

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: COVID-19 Update

REFERENCE F2020/01447 - D07423509

REPORT OF Group Manager City Strategy

2774

RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Garrard)

(a) That Council note the progress of actions in Council’s COVID-19 Community Resilience and Economic Relief Package (Attachment A) adopted 7 April 2020.

(b) That Council approve an additional expenditure of $75,000 from the Economic Development Special Rate for a local business gift card support program and expansion of the successful Small Business Support Grants Program approved April 2020.

(c) That Council endorse the initial recovery package expenditure of $785,000 from its Cultural Fund Reserve to deliver the following Creative Economy Support Program for Council’s creative services and industry to adapt to current restrictions:

1.1 HOME AT Parramatta – Online Platform

1.2 HOME AT Parramatta – Digital Content – Culture

1.3 Riverside Theatres Digital – Studio Riverside and Your Riverside Online

1.4 Sound West Conference and Festival

1.5 Creative Economy Business Resilience Grants.

(d) Further, that Council write to the Minister for the Arts to consult on Council’s intentions relating to proposals for the expenditure of the Cultural Fund Reserve for creative economy and services support during the 2020/21 Financial Year.

Note: councillor Esber left the meeting at 8:50pm and returned at 8:53pm during consideration of Item 18.7.

19. Notices of Motion

19.1	SUBJECT NOTICE OF MOTION: Agreed NSW Parliament Legislative Council Motion of 13 May 2020 - Powerhouse Museum Production of Documents Order REFERENCE F2019/04433 - D07422777 FROM Councillor Prociv
2775	resolved (Prociv/Pandey) (a) That Council express support for the Agreed NSW Parliament Legislative Council Motion of 13 May 2020, ‘Powerhouse Museum Production of Documents: Order’. (b) That Council officers analyse all publically available documents, related to sections (a) as they are released. (c) That this analysis include any references to: (i) The existing Parramatta City Council 2016 Riverbank site Strategy; (ii) The social, cultural and monetary consequences for the City of Parramatta through the potential loss of the Riverbank precinct as proposed by Parramatta City Council in 2016; (iii) The existing Parramatta Aboriginal and European heritage based tourism industry; (iv) The retention of heritage items; (v) That Council staff include the result of this analysis in any submission made on the EIS on behalf of the Council. (d) Further, that a report of this examination and review be brought back to the Chamber at the Council Meeting on Monday, 13 August 2020.
	Note: councillor Garrard left the meeting at 9:25pm and returned at 9:27pm during consideration of Item 19.1.
	Note: A Notice of Motion of Rescission signed by Councillors Wilson, Tyrrell and Barrak was lodged after the close of the meeting in relation to this matter.

19.2

SUBJECT NOTICE OF MOTION: Granville Town Square

REFERENCE F2019/04433 - D07438383

FROM Councillor Prociv

2776

RESOLVED (Prociv/Pandey)

(a) That in the 2020/21 financial year, Council commence master planning the future Granville Town Square site bordered by Good, Cowper, Rowell and Bridge Streets, Granville.

(b) That $2.57M be allocated from the ‘Outside CBD’ S7.12 contributions plan and used for future embellishment and/or property acquisition at the future Granville Town Square site.

(c) That $800,000 of the East Street sale proceeds dedicated by Council in 2015 for the improvement of assets within the Granville area be allocated towards the future Granville Town Square site.

(d) Further, that $300,000 from these funds be directed to funding the master planning of the future Granville Town Square site.

Note:

1. councillor Tyrrell left the meeting at 9:43pm and returned at 9:45pm during consideration of Item 19.2.

2. councillor Esber left the meeting at 9:56pm and returned at 9:56pm during consideration of Item 19.2.

19.3

SUBJECT NOTICE OF MOTION: Wistaria Gardens transfer from NSW Health to Parramatta Park Trust

REFERENCE F2019/04433 - D07443704

FROM Councillor Davis

2777

resolved (Davis/Pandey)

That by 30 June 2020, the Lord Mayor write to the NSW Minister for Health, NSW Minister for the Environment, State Member for Parramatta and Mr Graeme Loy, WSLHD requesting:

(i) an update on actions taken thus far by NSW Health, Parramatta Park Trust and other relevant State Government departments and agencies to transfer the management of Wistaria Gardens (including Glengarriff House) to Parramatta Park Trust,

(ii) a date for the transfer of the Wistaria Gardens (including Glengarriff House) to the Parramatta Park Trust,

(iii) details about any proposed increase in funding to the Parramatta Park Trust for the initial repair and ongoing maintenance of Wistaria Gardens and Glengarriff House.

Note: councillor Wilson left the meeting at 9:57pm and returned at

9:57pm during consideration of Item 19.3.

19.4

SUBJECT NOTICE OF MOTION: Traffic Study Granville

REFERENCE F2019/04433 - D07443781

FROM Councillor Prociv

The motion was withdrawn.

20. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Nil

21. CLOSED SESSION

2778

RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Esber)

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 20 May 2020. (D07413732) - 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 02/2019 Service Desk Managed Service for Procurement of ICT Hardware (Deferred Item). (D07250741) - 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 15/2019 Receipt and Processing of Clean-up Material. (D07370721) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) (d) 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; AND 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: Extension of Mixed Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Contract. (D06950974) - 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.

5 FOR APPROVAL: Proposed New Lease for Carlingford Bowling Club. (D07403743) - 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.

6 FOR APPROVAL: Proposed Purchase of 6 Valentine Avenue, Parramatta. (D07283046) - 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.

7 FOR APPROVAL: City of Parramatta Festival Proposal. (D07430585) - 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 (To ensure that Council can capitalise on the media opportunity through the media announcement of the new festival at a future date to be determined by Council.).

Procedural Motion

2779

RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

That Items 21.1 to 21.4 and 21.6 to 21.7 be resolved en bloc.

21.1

SUBJECT FOR NOTATION: Legal Status Report as at 20 May 2020

REFERENCE F2019/04434 - D07413732

REPORT OF Group Manager Legal Services

2780

RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

That Council note the Legal Status Report as at 20 May 2020.

21.2

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Tender 02/2019 Service Desk Managed Service for Procurement of ICT Hardware (Deferred Item)

REFERENCE F2019/04434 - D07250741

REPORT OF IT Service Delivery Manager

2781

RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

(a) That Council accepts the tender of the preferred tenderer for the Tender ITT 02/2019 Service Desk – Managed Service for the tender sum as outlined in paragraph 17 of the 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 execute all necessary documents in relation to this matter.

21.3

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Tender 15/2019 Receipt and Processing of Clean-up Material

REFERENCE F2019/01469 - D07370721

REPORT OF Manager Sustainability & Waste

2782

RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

(a) That Council accepts the tender of the preferred tenderer as outlined in paragraph 11 of this report, for the receipt and processing of clean-up material from residential properties within the City of Parramatta LGA for an initial term of 2 years 4 months with two optional one year (1+1) extensions.

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

(c) Further, that Chief Executive Officer be given delegated authority to finalise and execute the contract documents.

21.4

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Extension of Mixed Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Contract

REFERENCE F2008/02639 - D06950974

REPORT OF Manager Sustainability & Waste

2783

RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

(a) That Council take up the second and final optional extension period for a further two years until 19 November 2022 for the receipt and processing of solid mixed waste (garbage) with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Pty Ltd (ABN: 70 002 902 650).

(b) That Council continue to process all mixed solid waste through the Eastern Creek UR3R Facility in accordance with the current contract rates.

21.5

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Proposed New Lease for Carlingford Bowling Club

REFERENCE F2019/04434 - D07403743

REPORT OF Group Manager Property Assets & Services

2784

RESOLVED (Tyrrell/Wearne)

(a) That Council enter into a new lease with Carlingford Sports and Recreation Club for five (5) year term commencing from 7 December 2019.

(b) That Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to sign the lease and any other relevant documents in connection with this matter.

(c) Further, that no further action be taken with regard to the contents and suggestions contained in Clauses 13, 14 15, 16 and 17 of the report.

councillor Esber left the meeting at 10:18pm and returned at 10:21pm during consideration of Item 21.5.

21.6

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: Proposed Purchase of 6 Valentine Avenue, Parramatta

REFERENCE F2019/04434 - D07283046

REPORT OF Group Manager Property Assets & Services

2785

RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

(a) That Council approve the acquisition of Lot 1 DP 610127 on the terms and conditions outlined in this report.

(b) That Council classify the land as Operational Land upon transfer of the land.

(c) Further, that Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Contract for Sale or Transfer and any other associated documents in order to complete this matter.

21.7

SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL: City of Parramatta Festival Proposal

REFERENCE F2014/02487 - D07430585

REPORT OF Group Manager City Experience

2786

RESOLVED (Esber/Tyrrell)

(a) That Council approve in principle support for the one (1) year sponsorship agreement with Western Sydney Business Connection Incorporated to secure City of Parramatta as the host city for the festival as detailed in paragraph three (3) of this report.

(b) Further, that Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to undertake further negotiations and execute the sponsorship agreement on behalf of Council.

Procedural Motion

2787

RESOLVED (Esber/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 21.7.

23. CONCLUSION OF THE MEETING

The meeting terminated at 10:37pm.

THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEDING 27 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 9 JUNE 2020 AND CONFIRMED ON MONDAY, 13 JULY 2020.

Chairperson