Minutes
Ordinary Council Meeting
23 May 2024, 7:00 PM
All minutes are subject to confirmation at a subsequent
meeting and may be amended by resolution at that meeting.
PRESENT: Councillor S Bennison (Mayor), Councillor M Southwood, Councillor D Roenfeldt, Councillor B Kennedy, Councillor R Flood, Councillor K Bryla, Councillor D Brooks-Horn, Councillor K Mort and Councillor A Zbik.
ALSO PRESENT: General Manager, Director - Corporate Services and Strategy, Director - Planning and Sustainability, Director - Community and Culture, Director - Open Spaces and Infrastructure, Executive Officer, and Minute Taker.
Apologies
The Mayor advised that Councillor Mort and Councillor Kennedy have requested to attend the meeting via audio visual link.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Brooks-Horn has previously declared a non-pecuniary significant conflict of interest in relation to Item 8 -May 2024 update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project. Councillor Brooks-Horn has satisfied himself that he does not have the same significant conflict in relation to this item, and as such will be remaining in the chamber to vote on the matter as he now has a non-pecuniary less than significant conflict of interest in the matter.
Councillor Brooks-Horn declared a significant pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to Item 17 -Community Assistance Grants to Community Groups 2024-2025, because of his role in Sydney Community Services. Councillor Brooks-Horn will leave the chamber for discussion of Part 3 of Council’s recommendation.
Councillor Kennedy declared a significant non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to Item 17 – Community Assistance Grants to Community Groups 2024-2025, due to being a co-founder and Executive Committee Member of the Sydney Library of Things Inc. which is involved in the strategic implementation and development of The Lane Cove Toy Library. Councillor Kennedy will leave the chamber during debate on this matter.
Councillor Bennison declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to Item 17 – Community Assistance Grants to Community Groups 2024-2025, due to being the auditor of the Longueville Sports Club. As he is not a member of the Sports Club executive, Councillor Bennison will remain in the chamber and vote on this item.
Councillor Mort declared a significant non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to Item 17 - Community Assistance Grants to Community Groups 2024-2025, as she has been a volunteer at Sydney Community Services for some time. As such Councillor Mort will leave the chamber and not vote on the matter.
Councillor Mort declared a less than significant, non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 17 - Community Assistance Grants to Community Groups 2024-2025 as she is on the board of Lane Cove Retirement Units. Councillor Mort is on the board in her capacity as Lane Cove Councillor, the same as Councillor Brooks-Horn.
Councillor Bryla declared the following conflicts of interest:
· Item 7 - Multifunction Performance Space, a non-pecuniary, significant conflict of interest due to having a working relationship with a member of the Lane Cove Theatre Company Committee, and I will leave the chamber and not vote on this matter.
· Item 14 - Dogs and Sportfields, a non-pecuniary, significant conflict of interest due to having a working relationship with a member of the Dog Advisory Committee. I will leave the chamber and not vote on this matter.
· Item 17 – Community Assistance Grants to Community Groups 2024-2025, a non-pecuniary, significant conflict of interest as she is a member of the Theatre Company and the Swimming Club and will leave the chamber and not vote on this part of the item.
Councillor Zbik declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in Item 17 - Community Assistance Grants to Community Groups 2024-2025 as one of his children attends Birralee. As he is not on the Board and has not attended any management meetings, he will remain in the chamber and vote on this item.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Mayor gave an acknowledgement of Country.
Minute of Silence for Reflection or Prayer
The Mayor gave notice of a minute of silence for reflection or prayer.
WEBCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETING
The Mayor advised those present that the Meeting was being webcast.
Written Submissions
161 written submission were received, those being from;
1. Imogen Ashoka of Artarmon, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
2. Aviva Imhof of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
3. Karmen Karamanian, Vice President of the Lane Cove Netball Club, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
4. Frederick Kruger of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
5. Katie Boorman of Lane Cove Netball Club, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
6. Paramita Dayman of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
7. Stephen Seeto of Greenwich, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
8. Melanie De Cressac of Lane Cove North, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
9. Craig Dayman of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
10. Bernie Birch of Lane Cove North, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
11. Paula Leniston of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
12. Sally and Simon Tremlett of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
13. Deborah Mounser of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
14. Nicole Dowley of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
15. Nicky Hughes of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
16. Lorna Baker of Lane Cove Netball Club, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
17. Joshua Baker of Riverview, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
18. David Johnson of Greenwich, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
19. Belinda Tsun of Hunters Hill, Lane Cove Netball Club, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
20. Frederick Kruger of Lane Cove North, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project
21. Jonathan Hughes, Secretary, St Michaels Football Club, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project
22. Renae Buckley of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
23. Anna-Lise Sewell of Greenwich, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
24. Selina Brookes of Riverview, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
25. Meera Paripurapavan of Greenwich, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
26. David Irvine of Riverview, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
27. Alex Bellamy of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 14, Dogs on Sportsfields,
28. Kate Pairman of Mosman, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
29. Phoebe Parkinson of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 14 , Dogs on Sportsfields,
30. Mandy Tsui of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project
31. Lynne McLoughlin of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 4, Notice of Motion - Request to North Sydney Council and Heritage NSW to participate in discussions with a view to the formation of a joint working party to protect Badangi heritage area adjacent to Berrys Creek, to minimise pollution of Berrys Creek and to monitor and respond to pollution incidents impacting Berrys Creek and Agenda Item 20, Questions with Notice - Clarification and Location of Signage for Bob Campbell Oval Works,
32. Fiona Brewer of Longueville, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
33. Michelle Moeskops of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
34. Stephen Pike of Artarmon, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
35. Liz Davies of Riverview, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
36. Lisa Gizariotis of Willoughby East, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
37. Amanda Burian of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
38. Deb and Simon Pallavicini of St Leonards, in relation to Item 6, Notice of Motion – Cancellation of Partial Closure of Canberra Avenue,
39. Natalie Braid of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda 14, Dogs on Sportsfields,
40. Alex Johansson, of St Leonards, in relation to Item 6, Notice of Motion – Cancellation of Partial Closure of Canberra Avenue,
41. Katrina Dorahy of Riverview, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
42. Toni Field OAM of Crows Nest, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
43. John Glynn of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
44. St Michael’s Netball Club Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
45. Glenys Paranihi, President of the Northern Suburbs Netball Association, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
46. Joanne Thorniley of Northbridge, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
47. Megan Jones of Lane Cove North, in relation to Agenda 14, Dogs on Sportsfields,
48. Kylie, David, Hugo and Eloise Allen of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
49. Dr Beate Mueller of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
50. Chevaun Williams of Gordon, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
51. Maggy Franklin of Willoughby North, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
52. Andrew Castle of Chatswood, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
53. Adam and Katherine Hopcroft of North Willoughby, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
54. Michael Dalton of Hornsby Heights, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
55. Rachael Ashley of Riverview, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
56. Debbie Elderton of North Ryde, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
57. Sue Klajman of Hornsby, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
58. Emma Ashley of Riverview, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
59. Sheena Rees of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
60. Suzanne Norris of Drummoyne, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
61. Chris and John Briggs of Riverview, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
62. Francine Paton and Tim Dodd of Riverview, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
63. Laura Cunningham of Mosman, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
64. Kathryn Thomas of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
65. Regula and Peter Scheidegger of Cabarita, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
66. Megan Spindler of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
67. Meheru Bradberry of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
68. Christine Ehlert of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
69. Miriam Rihani of Manly, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
70. Caroline Havery of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
71. Karen Thomas of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
72. Chris Young of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
73. Kim Turner of Kirribilli, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update - Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Project,
74. James Mackay of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
75. Malcolm Anderson of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
76. Elizabeth Williams of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
77. Felicity Kean of Northbridge, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove
78. Patricia Johnson of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
79. Johanna O’Shea of Greenwich, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
80. Adam Buck of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
81. Alison Burchett of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
82. Charles Tang of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
83. Dr Rita Crews President of COG and Patron of the Music Teachers’ Association of NSW, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
84. Christine Hopkins of Ashfield, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
85. Jim Crew of Lane Cove North, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
86. Rebecca Yeung of Cremorne, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
87. Gary O’Donnell of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
88. Liz Raynor of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
89. David Segal of East Killara, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
90. Pam Friedland of Riverview, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
91. Ingrid Shaw of Longueville in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
92. Christopher O’Shea of Ryde, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
93. Annie Dixon of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
94. Holly Dixon of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
95. Britta Baumann of Riverview, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
96. Claire McIntyre of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
97. Natalie Schofield of Cremorne, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
98. Storm Dalati of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
99. Lucy Pong-Schultz of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
100. Grant Jones of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
101. Ruth Parker of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
102. April Butler of Lane Cove North, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
103. Melissa Barks of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
104. Andrea Hays of Mosman, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
105. Lanmari Kruger of Lane Cove North, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
106. Anna Scott of Hunters Hill, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
107. Jen O’Leary of Greenwich, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
108. Kathleen Massasso, Registrar Lane Cove Netball Club, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
109. Karaline Loiterton of Cremorne, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
110. Nicole Willocks of Artarmon, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
111. Rowena Lam of Willoughby, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
112. Emily Milne of Longueville, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
113. Rebecca Bielecki of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
114. Erin Jabour of Roseville, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
115. Myles Kennedy of Greenwich, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
116. Toni Luke of Riverview, in relation to Agenda Item 8, May 2024 Update – Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Precinct,
117. Wendy and Jim Crew of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
118. Rosemary Curtin of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
119. Sarah Edwards of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
120. Susan Downey of Pyrmont, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
121. Donna Thomas of Breakfast Point, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
122. Lesley Fuller of Baulkham Hills, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
123. Sven Larsson of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
124. Kathy Segal of Riverview, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
125. Benjamin Sullivan of Hunters Hill, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
126. Trent Gardiner of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
127. Sarah-Jane Hall of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
128. Sonia Johnson of Lane Cove West, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
129. Suzanne Morland of Wollstonecraft, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
130. Rose Edwards of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
131. Chelsea Taylor of Carlton, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
132. Ann Searle of St Leonards, in relation to Item 6, Notice of Motion – Cancellation of Partial Closure of Canberra Avenue
133. Kris Fenessy of Hornsby, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
134. Holly Raynor of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
135. Richard and Chris Lewis of Lane Cove North, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
136. Laurie Edwards of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
137. Kerran Edwards of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
138. Scott Dias of Macquarie Park, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
139. Ryan Whitworth-Jones, Director and Creative Producer, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
140. Mitch Garling of Hornsby, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
141. Bridgette Bennet of Lane Cove West, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
142. Belinda Korner of Five Dock, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
143. Bryce Lavery-Jacko, Comedian and Videographer, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
144. Cam Ralph of Camperdown, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
145. Niamh Smith of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
146. Keiden Cheung of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
147. Marise Anderson of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
148. Jack Stout of Coogee, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
149. Sharon Coley of St Leonards, in relation to Item 6, Notice of Motion – Cancellation of Partial Closure of Canberra Avenue,
150. Rosa Cull of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove
151. Sharon Coley of St Leonards, in Item 5, Notice of Motion - Wellbeing for Elected Councillors,
152. Anna Desjardins of McMahons Point, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
153. Danielle Bennett of Lane Cove West, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
154. Jude Egerton-Warburton of Riverview, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
155. Oscar Baird of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
156. Nadia Ruzicka of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 14, Dogs on Sportsfields,
157. Kristin Kok of Cromer, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove,
158. Brindha Shivalingam and Jonathan Bolton of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 14, Dogs on Sportsfields,
159. Yu Sun Bin of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 14, Dogs on Sportsfields,
160. Emily Peterson of Lane Cove, in relation to Agenda Item 14, Dogs on Sportsfields, and
161. Ken Cooper of suburb not provided, in relation to Item 7, Creating a Multipurpose Performance Space for Lane Cove.
Notice of Motion - Crisis Fund supporting local families with early childhood education costs
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RESOLVED on the Motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Bryla that Council monitor and assess the local uptake and impact of the Federal Government’s Additional Child Care Subsidy to determine if it is meeting the needs of those in crisis in the Lane Cove LGA, or if there are gaps where those in crisis locally need further support to maintain and/or access enrolment.
Note - ‘in crisis’ refers to categories such as those fleeing domestic and family violence, experiencing sudden serious illness rendering them unable to work, those facing sudden homelessness etc.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
Councillor Bennison raised the passing of Tony Bleasdale, Mayor of Blacktown, and Councillor Zbik reflected on Tony Bleasdale’s contribution and years of service.
Councillor Roenfeldt advised that there had been a request that in lieu of flowers, donations were to be made to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Procedural motion |
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A Matter of Urgency was moved by Councillor Bennison and seconded by Councillor Brooks-Horn that Council donate $200 to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, to be funded from Council’s Financial Assistance funds. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
Councillor Kennedy raised the passing of Susan Ingham who was an active member of the community and a long term member of the Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation Society, and advised that her contributions to the local community will be sorely missed.
Notices of Motion
Notice of Motion - Modern ways to communicate with Residents |
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RESOLVED on the Motion moved by Councillor Zbik and seconded by Councillor Roenfeldt that Council:- 1. Write to the Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government - The Hon. Jihad Dib MLA requesting that the NSW Government consider new options that Councils and Infrastructure providers can use to give timely and direct notification to residents about infrastructure works that will or are likely to impact them, that: a. take place out of normal business hours, b. may cause disturbance to personal amenity in a private home or workplace; and c. may cause inconvenience in mobility options. 2. Update Council’s website to include a link to the Live Traffic website showing Council construction works in the Lane Cove Local Government Area.
3. Submit the idea to the next LGNSW Conference.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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A Motion was moved by Councillor Southwood and seconded by Councillor Bryla that Council write to North Sydney Council and Heritage NSW to seek their participation in discussions with a view to the formation of a joint working party to protect Badangi heritage area adjacent to Berrys Creek, to minimise pollution of Berrys Creek and to monitor and respond to pollution incidents impacting Berrys Creek. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Kennedy, Flood and Bryla (Total 4). Against the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Roenfeldt, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 5).
The Motion was declared lost |
Notice of Motion - Cancellation of Partial Closure of Canberra Avenue |
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A Motion was moved by Councillor Southwood and seconded by Councillor Bryla that in the light of detail now available and to become available to Council about changes to planning controls in and adjacent to St Leonards South, namely: · the affordable housing/ incentive FSR provisions in Chapter 2 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (Housing SEPP), and · the Transport Oriented Development (Accelerated Precincts) rezoning program for a high growth area around the Crows Nest Metro Station (TOD) and the unquantifiable impacts of these changes on the road network within the St Leonards South Master Plan area (including access roads to River Road and Pacific Highway), that Council:- 1. takes no further action to activate the closure of Canberra Avenue or the gazettal of road closure until the following has occurred- (a) when Canberra Avenue is no longer required to provide access to construction vehicles to developments that front Canberra Avenue, to erect structures to block access to and egress from Canberra Avenue from River Road and to retain these structures until a decision of Council as to the activation of the partial closure of Canberra Avenue and gazettal of road closure (b) whilst the structures in 1(a) are in place, conducts ongoing traffic flow monitoring in Duntroon Avenue, including at the intersection of Duntroon Avenue and River Road, and the intersection of Berry Road and Pacific Highway and maintains records of reported accidents (c) uploads to the Council website, on a regular basis, the information recorded in accordance with 1(b) (d) six months after certificates of occupancy have been issued for all developments in the area bounded by Canberra Avenue, River Road, Berry Road and Marshall Avenue, receives a report on the traffic flow in the St Leonards South precinct, particularly with reference to Duntroon Avenue, the intersection of Duntroon Avenue and River Road, and the intersection of Berry Road and Pacific Highway and recommendations on the future partial closure of the Canberra Avenue 2. advises Top Spring of the actions to be taken in accordance with 1(a) to (d), noting that the architectural drawings included in the DA for the Top Spring development DA 99/2021 do not depict the driveway entrance in the portion of Canberra Avenue to be closed 3. amends the consent granted to Top Spring under Section 138 of the Roads Act to clarify that no works can be undertaken on the portion of Canberra Avenue approved for partial closure until the processes outlined in 1(a) – (d) are completed. |
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The Motion was put to the meeting and declared lost.
For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Kennedy, Flood and Bryla (Total 4). Against the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Roenfeldt, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 5). |
Officer Reports for Determination
Councillor Bryla left the meeting, the time being 07:53 PM
Councillor Bryla returned to the meeting, the time being 07:59 PM
Councillor Bennison left the meeting, the time being 07:59 PM
Councillor Roenfeldt, as Deputy Mayor, assumed the Chair, the time being 7.59 PM
Councillor Bennison returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair, the time being 08:00 PM
Councillor Brooks-Horn left the meeting, the time being 08:00 PM
Councillor Brooks-Horn returned to the meeting, the time being 08:02 PM
DRAFT COUNCILLOR and STAFF interaction policy During the debate on this item:- Councillor Kennedy left the meeting, the time being 08:18 PM Councillor Bryla left the meeting, the time being 08:19 PM Councillor Roenfeldt left the meeting, the time being 08:22 PM Councillor Roenfeldt returned to the meeting, the time being 08:24 PM Councillor Kennedy returned to the meeting, the time being 08:27 PM
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Bennison and seconded by Councillor Brooks-Horn that Council: 1. defer consideration of the report to the June Council Meeting; 2. conduct a Councillor Workshop in June for the purpose of further Councillor consultation on any proposed changes to clauses to the draft policy; 3. request Councillors to submit any proposed changes to clauses to the draft policy by close of business 31 May 2024; 4. review the policy within 6 months of implementation, identifying any process flows or other aspects that could be improved upon to ensure clear and effective communication of information, or to update any processes that may have changed since implementing of the policy; 5. prior to the proposed 6 monthly report mentioned in the policy, a report is to come back to Council proposing the KPI indicators to be reported on; and 6. obtain legal advice in respect of any proposed changes to clauses in the draft policy. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). Absent Councillor Bryla. |
Lane Cove Aquatic and Leisure Centre Electrification Roadmap |
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Zbik and seconded by Councillor Brooks-Horn that Council:- 1. receive and note the report; and 2. acknowledge BECA and Bluefit for their contributions to this program. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). Absent Councillor Bryla. |
Finalisation of Variation to 472-520 Pacific Highway Voluntary Planning Agreement |
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Brooks-Horn that Council vary the existing Voluntary Planning Agreement with New Hope Group, the developer of 472 – 520 Pacific Highway, to include the additional purpose “The provision of community infrastructure in the St Leonards Precinct”. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
Councillor Bryla returned to the meeting, the time being 08:42 PM
Petition Requesting Traffic Changes in Innes Avenue from Residents at 6 Ulonga Avenue |
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Southwood that Council:- 1. receive and note the report, 2. trim the vegetation on the south side of Innes Road between Pacific Hwy and Ulonga Avenue; and 3. review the matter in six months time.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn, Mort and Zbik (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
Councillor Bryla left the meeting, the time being 08:44 PM
Councillor Bryla returned to the meeting, the time being 09:06 PM
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A motion was moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Bennison that Council:-l 1. endorse the draft Development Control Plan with the exception of the prohibition of gas and wood in Parts C and S, (see AT-1, AT-2 & AT-3) for public exhibition for a period of 6 weeks, and 2. receive a report on the consultation results, following the public exhibition period. |
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Foreshadowed Motion A Foreshadowed Motion was moved by Councillor Kennedy and seconded by Councillor Flood that Council: 1. endorse the draft Development Control Plan (see AT-1, AT-2 & AT-3) for public exhibition for a period of 6 weeks. 2. receive a report on the consultation results, following the public exhibition period. |
Councillor Mort left the meeting, the time being 9:17pm
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A Motion was moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Zbik that Council: 1. approve the recommended Community Assistance Grants and Cultural Venue Performance Hire Subsidy Funds to Community Groups for 2024-2025; 2. approve the recurring commitments to community organisations for 2024-2025; 3. negotiate a 3-year service agreement with both Sydney Community Services and Centrehouse, commencing 1 July 2024; 4. negotiate a 2-year service agreement with The Lane Cove Toy Library commencing 1 July 2024 5. host the Community Assistance Grants presentation ceremony in August 2024.
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Zbik that part 1 of Item 17 ‘Community Assistance Grants to Community Groups 2024-25’ be considered ad seriatim.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn and Zbik (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Councillor Brooks-Horn left the meeting, the time being 09:25 PM
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Zbik and seconded by Councillor Roenfeldt that Council allocate $329,793 to Sydney Community Services. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). Absent Councillor Brooks-Horn |
Councillor Brooks-Horn returned to the meeting, the time being 09:26 PM
Councillor Bennison left the meeting, the time being 09:26 PM
Councillor Roenfeldt, as Deputy Mayor, assumed the Chair, the time being 9.26 PM.
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Southwood that Council allocate $4,546.75 to Longueville Sporting Club. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Brooks-Horn, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). Absent Councilllor Bennison |
Councillor Bennison returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair, the time being 09:28 PM
Councillor Bryla left the meeting, the time being 09:28 PM
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Bennison that Council allocate $9,170 to Lane Cove Swimming Club, and $5,000 to Lane Cove Theatre Company. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Brooks-Horn, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). Absent Councillor Bryla |
Councillor Bryla returned to the meeting, the time being 09:29 PM
Councillor Kennedy left the meeting, the time being 09:29 PM
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Roenfeldt that Council allocate $28,671 to Lane Cove Toy Library. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Brooks-Horn, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Bryla, Flood, and Zbik (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). Absent Councillor Kennedy |
Councillor Kennedy returned to the meeting, the time being 09:30 PM
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Flood that Council allocate $4,074.84 to Birrahlee Kindergarten. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Brooks-Horn, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Bryla, Flood, Kennedy and Zbik (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Flood that Council: 1. allocate the following financial assistance grants to the remaining Community Groups for 2024/25, as below: |
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2. approve the recurring commitments to community organisations for 2024-2025; 3. negotiate a 3-year service agreement with both Sydney Community Services and Centrehouse, commencing 1 July 2024; 4. negotiate a 2-year service agreement with The Lane Cove Toy Library commencing 1 July 2024, and 5. host the Community Assistance Grants presentation ceremony in August 2024.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Brooks-Horn, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Bryla, Flood, Kennedy and Zbik (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Officer Reports for Information
Delivery Program and Operational Plan - 2023/24 Third Quarter Review. |
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Zbik and seconded by Councillor Roenfeldt that the Third Quarter Review of the 2023/24 Delivery Program and Operational Plan be received and noted. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn and Zbik (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Brooks-Horn and seconded by Councillor Roenfeldt that Council receive and note the report. |
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn and Zbik (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). |
The meeting closed at 9:33pm
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 20 June 2024, at which meeting the signature herein is subscribed.
MAYOR
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