Minutes of Ordinary Council - Thursday, 19 February 2026

Ordinary Council 19 February 2026

Minutes

PRESENT: Councillor Southwood (Mayor), Councillor Bennison, Councillor Bryla, Councillor Flood, Councillor Greenwell, Councillor Kennedy, Councillor Little, Councillor Roenfeldt and Councillor Taylor.

ALSO PRESENT: General Manager, Director - Corporate Services and Strategy, Director - Planning and Sustainability, Director - Community and Culture, Director - Open Spaces and Infrastructure, Executive Officer to the GM and Minute Taker.

1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor Greenwell declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to item 16.1 - Response to Notice of Motion – Enhancing Infrastructure for Dogs in Lane Cove, as she owns an animal business in Lane Cove. Councillor Greenwell advises there is no conflict between this motion and her business, and she intends to remain in the chamber and vote on this matter.

2 APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE OR ATTENDANCE BY AUDIO-VISUAL LINK BY COUNCILLORS

Nil

3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY

The Mayor gave an acknowledgement of Country.

4 MINUTE OF SILENCE FOR RELECTION OR PRAYER

The Mayor gave notice of a minute of silence for reflection or prayer.

5 NOTICE OF WEBCASTING OF MEETING

The Mayor advised those present that the Meeting was being webcast.

6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Council - 11 December 2025
1	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Taylor that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 11 December 2025 be received.
	For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
2	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 11 December 2025 be accepted.
	For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Confirmation of Minutes of Extraordinary Meeting of Council - 2 February 2026
3	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Bennison and seconded by Councillor Roenfeldt that the minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Council meeting held on the 2 February 2026 be received.
	For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
4	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Bennison that the minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Council meeting held on the 2 February 2026 be accepted.
	For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

7 Mayoral Minutes

Item L.1 Mayoral Minute - 2026 Australia Day Honours

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Southwood that Council:

1. acknowledge Lane Cove resident Emeritus Professor Prem Ramburuth as a recipient of a 2026 Australia Day Honours Award.

2. write to congratulate Emeritus Professor Prem Ramburuth on this recognition and thank them for their contribution to our community.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

8 Petitions

Nil

9 Recission Motion

Nil

Procedural Motion

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Little that Council consider the following late items with the relevant Council report:

· Item L.2 Information Report - Relevant to Item 13.2 - Quarterly Budget Review - December 2025 be considered with Item 13.2 Quarterly Budget Review - December 2025.

· Item L.3 Information Report - Relevant to Item 13.3 - Draft Public Forum Guidelines, be considered with Item 13.3 - Draft Public Forum Guidelines.

· Item L.4 Information Report - Relevant to Item 16.1 - Response to Notice of Motion - Enhancing infrastructure for dogs in Lane Cove – Update, be considered with Item 16.1 - Response to Notice of Motion - Enhancing infrastructure for dogs in Lane Cove – Update.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

10 ITEMS OF BUSINESS BY EXCEPTION

Items by exception

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that items 13.1, 13.2 and L.2, 13.5, 14.1, 14.3, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.6, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 18.1 and 18.2 be considered without debate and their recommendations adopted.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

11 Notices of Motion

Item 11.1 Notice of Motion - Supporting Domestic Violence Safe Phone Initiative

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Little that Council:

1. notes that family and domestic violence is at a crisis point in NSW with one woman killed every week in 2025.

2. notes that council currently supports the ReConnect program with a collection box in the Civic Centre.

3. takes steps to investigate becoming a phone drop partner with DV Safe Phone with a view to facilitating collections from the community – in a location to complement the existing collection for ReConnect.

4. investigates options with DV Safe Phone for the donation of corporate/fleet phones from council staff when they are no longer required.

5. delegates authority to the General Manager to explore and promote opportunities for local businesses and government authorities operating within the Lane Cove local government area, including but not limited to local schools and public sector agencies, to participate in the donation of decommissioned corporate mobile devices to DV Safe Phone, including through existing Council and business communication channels and targeted engagement within the Lane Cove West industrial and corporate precinct.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

12 Office of the General Manager Reports

Item 12.1 Establishment of a Service Review Framework

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Southwood and seconded by Councillor Flood that Council:

1. receive and note the Lane Cove Council Service Review Framework.

2. note the commencement of an annual service review program from 1 July 2026.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 12.2 Establishment of a Legal Counsel Position

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Southwood that Council:

1. allocates funding for the establishment of a Legal Counsel position in the current 2025/26 budget and forward budgets, and in doing so notes there will be a reduction in the Legal Services Budget to off-set the additional salary costs.

2. notes that the position of Legal Counsel will report to the General Manager in the organisation structure.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

AMENDMENT – Item 12.2

An amendment was moved by Councillor Bennison and seconded by Councillor Roenfeldt:

3. to mitigate perceived and actual risks to independence and in the interest of good governance, councillors shall have the right to request that external legal advice be obtained by council whenever a councillor is not satisfied with legal advice provided by the in-house legal counsel reporting to the General Manager.

For the Motion were Councillors Bennison and Roenfeldt (Total 2).

Against the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little and Taylor (Total 7).

The amendment was lost.

Item 12.3 Governance Health Check

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Bryla and seconded by Councillor Kennedy that Council:

1. approve the commencement of an organisational Governance Health Check to:

a) assess the effectiveness of governance structures and processes.

b) identify opportunities to strengthen transparency, accountability and organisational performance.

c) benchmark Council’s practices against recognised best practice governance standards.

d) provide clear, practical recommendations for improvement, where required.

2. authorise the General Manager to engage an appropriately qualified independent consultant to undertake the Governance Health Check and to facilitate the provision of information and services deemed necessary to support the role of the consultant.

3. receive a report back to Council outlining findings, recommendations, and an implementation plan where required.

4. include in the scope prior governance-related recommendations or observations made by ARIC and any relevant oversight authority, and include assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of governance processes, compliance monitoring mechanisms, and internal controls implemented in response, including identification of any systemic improvements required to mitigate recurrence risk.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

13 Corporate Services and Strategy Division Reports

Item 13.1 Delivery Program and Operational Plan - 2025/26 Second Quarter Review

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council note the Second Quarter Review of the 2025/26 Delivery Program and Operational Plan.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 13.2 Quarterly Budget Review - December 2025

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. note the Quarterly Budget Review Statements for the period ended 31 December 2025.

2. approve the changes forecast in the Budget Review Statements, including:

a) a reduction in the forecast surplus from continuing operations, including capital grants and contributions, of $11.7 million to $22 million

b) an increase in capital expenditure of $1.6 million to $55.9 million

c) a net reduction in transfers to and from Reserves of $13.4 million

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item L.2 Information Report - Relevant to Item 13.2 - Quarterly Budget Review - December 2025
14	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council receive and note this report.
	For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Item 13.3 Draft Public Forum Guidelines
15	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Southwood that Council: 1. adopt the Draft Public Forum Guidelines (AT-1) subject to the following amendments: a) Section 1.1 Purpose add the following words at the end of paragraph 3 “noting that Councils are free to determine the rules under which public forums are to be conducted and when they are to be held, subject to the requirement that they are held before meetings”. b) change clause 2.1 to read: “(a) a public forum will be held prior to each ordinary meeting of the council for the purpose of hearing oral submissions from members of the public on items of business to be conducted at the council meeting, (b) a community forum will follow the conclusion of the public forum and will be held prior to each ordinary meeting of the council for the purpose of hearing oral submissions from members of the public on any matter not listed on the council agenda, (c) subject to clause 2.4, any other matter, and for the purpose of providing Councillors with information relevant to items raised by members of the public in public forum or relating to the matters in the published business papers for the Council meeting to be held after the public forum.” c) Clause 2.5 (as renumbered) add the following words at the end of the clause “subject to the right of the General Manager to agree to an extension of the public forum by no more than one (1) hour if so requested by the Chairperson”. d) insert new clause 2.7 as follows “In the event that there are no more speakers who wish to address Council in public forum and that Councillors and the General Manager agree that no further information is sought by Councillors, the Chair may close the public forum and the webcast of the public forum may cease”. 2. notes the Code of Meeting Practice has been updated to reflect the Public Forum Guidelines subject to the deletion of “Forums” and replacement with “Forum”. 3. notes Council Meetings will commence at 7:00 pm from March 2026, with Public Forums to be held at 7.00pm on the Monday prior to the Council Meeting, in accordance with the Public Forum Guidelines (Section 2 – General, Clause 2.5). 4. amend clause 4 to read “The General Manager or their delegate may refuse an application to speak at a public forum where the item does not meet the requirements of a public forum. The General Manager or their delegate must give reasons in writing for a decision to refuse an application and suggest the matter be dealt with in community forum” 5. amend clause 9.1 to read “Public forum or the community forum are not intended to be used to raise routine questions, routine matters, or routine complaints”, and delete clause 9.2 in full”. 6. grant authority to the General Manager to make administrative changes to the Guidelines and to provide to the Councillors with the final version for comment prior to publication on the website.
	For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item L.3 Information Report - Relevant to Item 13.3 - Draft Public Forum Guidelines

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Southwood that Council receive and note this report.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Procedural Motion

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Bennison to defer consideration of item 13.4 – Proposed Amendments to the Managing Conflicts of Interest for Council Related Development Policy, to later in the meeting.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 13.5 Draft Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Minutes - 9 December 2025

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council note:

1. the Draft Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meeting held on 9 December 2025.

2. the Draft Minutes do not seek action from Council.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 13.6 Councillor Training - Mastering Motions and Notices of Motion for Councillors

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Southwood and seconded by Councillor Bryla that Council:

1. endorse the request by Councillor Southwood to undertake the Local Government NSW program Managing Motions and Notices of Motions for Councillors.

2. endorse the attendance of Councillor Greenwell at this program.

3. fund Councillor attendance of $462 per person from the Councillor Training Expenses Budget.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

14 Community and Culture Division Reports

Item 14.1 Council Response to the Bondi Beach Attack

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. notes the actions undertaken by Lane Cove Council in response to the December 2025 Bondi Beach attack, as outlined in this report.

2. acknowledges the ongoing impact of the attack on affected communities and reaffirms Council’s commitment to safety, inclusion, compassion and social cohesion.

3. approves signing the Multicultural NSW pledge to support Jewish Australians and oppose antisemitism.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 14.2 Future of Jean Mitchell Lucretia Baths

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Bennison that Council:

1. note the long-term closure of Jean Mitchell Lucretia Baths since February 2023 and the outcomes of previous investigations.

2. endorse a revised strategic direction for the site which is focused on foreshore rewilding.

3. make budget provision for foreshore rewilding in the 26/27 budget.

4. support the development of a heritage interpretation and oral history project for the site.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 14.3 Draft Submission to NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the Music and Art Economy in NSW

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. endorse the Lane Cove Council submission to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the Music and Art Economy in NSW.

2. authorise the General Manager to finalise Council’s submission and to submit to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 14.4 Post Exhibition - Civic Centre Grand Piano Hire

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. note the outcomes of the public exhibition of the proposed fees and charges and the community engagement.

2. adopt the piano hire fees as exhibited in accordance with Sections 608 and 610F of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).

3. endorse the commencement of the Piano Hire Program.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

15 Planning and Sustainability Division Reports

Item 15.1 Public Exhibition - Draft Sustainability Action Plan 2026-2030 and Outcomes Report for the 2022-2025 Sustainability Action Plan

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Bryla and seconded by Councillor Flood that Council:

1. place the Draft Sustainability Action Plan 2022-2025 Outcomes Report and Draft Sustainability Action Plan 2026-2030 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and report the outcome of the public exhibition to Council.

2. add a section to the Draft Sustainability Action Plan 2026-2030, prior to public exhibition, outlining a breakdown of the spending of the Sustainability Levy to ensure transparency to the community. This section should present a percentage breakdown of the Sustainability Levy spending between 2022- 2025, aligned with Goals 1-12 of the previous plan.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 15.2 Public Exhibition - Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Policy

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Bryla and seconded by Councillor Kennedy that Council place the draft Electric Vehicle Charging Policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and report on the outcomes of the public exhibition to Council.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 8).

Against the Motion was Councillor Bennison (Total 1).

Item 15.3 Draft Sydney Plan - Public Exhibition
26	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council endorse the draft submission to the Draft Sydney Plan (attachment 14) and submit to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
	For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Item 15.4 Adoption - St Leonards South Section 7.11 Plan Review
27	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council adopt the amended Section 7.11 Contributions Plan (AT-3) and publish it on its website as soon as practicable.
	For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 15.5 Planning Proposal 47 - Heritage Amendment - 3 Austin Crescent

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. endorse the planning proposal for 3 Austin Street, Lane Cove at Attachment 1 to this Report (Planning Proposal) for forwarding to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination under section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

2. publicly exhibit the Planning Proposal in accordance with any Gateway Determination.

3. advise those who made submissions relating to the Planning Proposal of Council’s decision.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 15.6 Post Exhibition - Road Naming Proposal

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. endorse the name ‘Lumen Lane’ for the new road connecting Park Road and Berry Roads, St Leonards.

2. forward the road naming proposal to the NSW Geographical Names Board for consideration and approval.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

16 Open Space and infrastructure Division Reports

Item 16.1 Response to Notice of Motion - Enhancing infrastructure for dogs in Lane Cove - Update

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. receive and note the report.

2. consider the improvement works at the Blackman Park off-leash dog area when considering the draft 2026/27 budget.

3. endorse the recommended improvement works for the Turrumburra off-leash dog area to be carried out this financial year (2025/26).

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item L.4 Information Report - Relevant to Item 16.1 - Response to Notice of Motion - Enhancing infrastructure for dogs in Lane Cove - Update

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council receive and note this report.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 13.4 Proposed amendments to the Managing Conflicts of Interest for Council Related Development Policy

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Southwood that Council:

1. endorse the amendments to the Managing Conflicts of Interest for Council-related Developments Policy (AT-1).

2. inform the community of the adoption of the amended Policy as per Council’s Community Engagement Strategy, including via Council’s website and e-newsletter.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 16.2 Tender for the Provision of Tree Pruning and Removal and Stump Grinding Services

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. approve the establishment of a panel for the Provision of Tree Pruning and Removal and Stump Grinding Services for a period of up to five (5) years – with a three (3) year initial term and two (2) optional twelve (12) month extensions at Council’s discretion].

2. appoint the following suppliers to the panel, based on the outcomes of the tender evaluation:

· TreeServe Pty Ltd

· Summit Open Space Services

· Shane’s Trees NSW Pty Ltd

· Aura Tree Services Pty Ltd

· Arbor Co Tree Services Pty Ltd

· Sydney Tree Company Pty Ltd

· Standfast Tree Services Pty Ltd

· Plateau Tree Service Pty Limited

· Treelink Pty Ltd

· Waratah Group Services

3. delegate authority to the General Manager to execute all necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 16.3 Tender for St Vincents Road new Shared User Path Construction and Road Upgrade

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. acknowledges the Tender Evaluation Panel’s recommendation and accepts the tender from Solutions Plus Built Pty Ltd for the construction of the Shared User Path (SUP) and associated works at St Vincents Road, between Gore Street and Bob Campbell Oval.

2. delegates authority to the General Manager to execute all necessary documentation to formalise the acceptance of the tender.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 16.4 Tender for Provision of Minor Civil Works and Associated Services

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council:

1. accept the tenders from:

· Australia Pave Pty Ltd

· Civotek Pty Ltd

· Ezy Pave Pty Ltd

· Get Civil Pty Ltd

· J & M Schembri Pty Ltd

· NSW Building & Civil Pty Ltd

· Resco Civil Pty Ltd

· Stateline Asphalt Pty Ltd.

and appoint them to its panel of contractors for minor civil works and associated services for a period of up to five (5) years, being three (3) years plus two (2) x twelve (12) month extensions.

2. accept the tenders from Iplezing Solutions Pty Ltd and Western Sydney Line Marking and appoint them to its panel of contractors for line marking services for a period up to five (5) years, being three (3) years plus two (2) x twelve (12) month extensions.

3. delegate authority to the General Manager to execute all necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

17 Questions With Notice

Nil

18 Officer Reports for Information

Item 18.1 Legal Services Panel - Notice of Change of Wilshire Webb Staution Beattie Practice

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that the report be received and noted.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Item 18.2 Council Snapshot December 2025 and January 2026

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council receives and notes:

1. Council Snapshot December 2025 and January 2026.

2. Resolution Tracker for 19 February 2026 Council meeting.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bennison, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy, Little, Roenfeldt and Taylor (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

WRITTEN SUBMIssions
	One (1) written submission was received, being from Robyn Brooks of Longueville in relation to item 14.2 – Future of Jean Mitchell Baths.

The meeting closed at 8.32pm.

Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 19 March 2026, at which meeting the signature herein is subscribed.

MAYOR

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