Minutes of Ordinary Council - Thursday, 24 July 2025

Ordinary Council 24 July 2025

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, Manager Commercial Operations, Executive Officer to the GM and Minute Taker.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:

Councillor Bennison declared an interest in Item 20 – Successful Grant Funding Secured for Upcoming Projects, as he is Treasurer of Carisbrook House. While Councillor Bennison considers this is a non-significant conflict of interest, he will leave the chamber and not vote on this item.

Councillor Bryla declared a non-significant interest in Item 17 – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre, as she is a member of the Lane Cove Swimming Club. Councillor Bryla will remain in the chamber and vote on this item.

Apologies

Nil

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.

PUBLIC FORUM

Online

1. Sue Robinson of Greenwich, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South,

In Person

2. Ruth Neumann of Lane Cove North, in relation to Item 12 - LEP Review,

3. Dr Liz Gill of Greenwich, in relation to potential liability created by Council decisions and an opportunity to reverse this,

4. Stuart Piper of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South,

5. Daphne Chiang of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South,

6. Peter Deane of Greenwich, President of the Greenwich Community Association, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South,

7. Tracy Ellis of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South,

8. John Fegan of Northwood, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South,

9. Frances Vissel of Lane Cove North, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South, Item 3 – Notice of Motion – Opportunities to Enhance Community Consultation in Lane Cove, and Item 4 – Notice of Motion – Dual Occupancy Subdivisions – Community Feedback, and

10. Virginia Chin of St Leonards on behalf of Dr Justin Lowe of St Leonards – in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South.

Written Submissions

Thirty-two (32) written submissions were received, those being from:

1. Kenneth Sue of Longueville, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

2. S and V Rosa Dos Santos of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

3. Corinne Tang and Peter Yau of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

4. Karo and Mai Esmaili of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

5. Sharon Coley of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

6. Simon Pallavicini of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

7. Ricardo Santos of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

8. Scott Barber of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

9. Austin Cartledge of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

10. Andrew Allen of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

11. Jill Carr of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

12. Stephen Farrell of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

13. Pam Campbell of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

14. Michelle Rybko of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

15. Robert Gavagna of Pyrmont (St Leonards property owner), in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

16. Kerrie Piper of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

17. John Johansson of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 – Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

18. June Hefferan of Lane Cove North, in relation to Item 12 - LEP Review including the rezoning of 14 Gay Street, Lane Cove North;

19. Liz Wright of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7 – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Improving Access and Equity;

20. Stephen Harris of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 - Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

21. Carolyn Love of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7 – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Improving Access and Equity;

22. Philippa Sawyer of Riverview, in relation to Item 7 – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Improving Access and Equity;

23. Virginia Chin of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 - Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

24. Michael Been of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 - Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

25. Emma Campbell of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 - Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

26. Stuart Piper of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 - Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

27. Jane Jore [suburb unknown] in relation to Item 7 – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Improving Access and Equity;

28. Michael Huang of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 - Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South;

29. Janelle Balfour of Lane Cove West, in relation to Item 7 – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Improving Access and Equity;

30. Harry Sutton of Lane Cove, in relation to Item 7 – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Improving Access and Equity;

31. Ivor Rees of St Leonards, in relation to Item 13 – Section 7.11 Plan Review – St Leonards South;

32. Justin Low of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 - Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South; and Ross Wellings of St Leonards, in relation to Item 1 - Notice of Motion – Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South.

Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Council - 19 June 2025
143	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Flood that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 19 June 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).
144	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Greenwell and seconded by Councillor Bennison that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 19 June 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).

ORDERS Of THE DAY

Councillor Kennedy acknowledged the recent passing of Dr Frances Christie. Dr Christie was a remarkable local woman whose contributions to education, language and community have left a lasting legacy professionally in children’s development, education and literacy, in schools and universities. She was a tireless contributor to the Lane Cove community, including being active in the Women’s Information and Action Group and President of Lane Cove Historical Society. Dr Christie was awarded a Lane Cove Council Citizenship award in 2018.

Councillor Roenfeldt spoke of how Dr Christie was an integral part of the Lane Cove Historical Society and that this year their Lane Cove History Prize will be named in her honour.

Notices of Motion

Item 1 Notice of Motion - Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South

145

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

1. that it is the intention of Council:

a) not to close Canberra Avenue from its intersection with River Road to its intersection with Duntroon Avenue and to maintain Canberra Avenue as a two-way road from River Road to Marshall Avenue until the end of one year after the issue of Certificates of Occupancy for all developments on Areas 1, 5, 7, 9 and 11 and, in the event that development consent is granted in the interim for developments of Areas 3 and 2 Marshall Avenue, until the end of one year after the issue of Certificates of Occupancy for Area 3 and 2 Marshall Avenue (the Open Road Period),

b) to include infrastructure to facilitate safe pedestrian access across Canberra Avenue to Newlands Park during the Open Road Period,

c) as soon as practicable, to undertake the works in Newlands Park described in the Voluntary Planning Agreement executed by Council and Silver Pond Investments Pty Ltd ATF Silver Pond Unit Trust (the VPA) as the Canberra Scope of Works (not including the demolition of Canberra Avenue and the removal of the road to its natural subgrade),

d) at the conclusion of the Open Road Period, to commence, for a period of one year, a trial closure of Canberra Avenue from its intersection with River Road to the south of the entrance to the car park in the development on Area 7 (the Proposed Closed Road),

e) at the conclusion of the trial closure of the Proposed Closed Road, to review traffic movements in Canberra Avenue and Duntroon Avenue and other matters relevant to the amenity of the St Leonards South precinct to inform a decision of Council as to the permanent opening or closure of the Proposed Closed Road; and

f) to ensure that any funds derived from the reduction of the Canberra Scope of Works through the deletion of the demolition of Canberra Avenue and the removal of the road to its natural subgrade shall be applied to other works in the St Leonards South Precinct consistent with the St Leonards South Section 7.11 Plan,

2. to delegate authority to the Council’s General Manager to negotiate a variation to the VPA in order to implement the proposal of Council as detailed in 1 (a) to (f) above,

3. that the General Manager provides a report and recommendation to Council for consideration at its August Ordinary Council Meeting on the outcome of the negotiations to vary the VPA; and

4. that any legal advice provided to the General Manager be communicated to Councillors on a confidential basis.

For the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy and Taylor (Total 6).

Against the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Little and Roenfeldt (Total 3).

Procedural Motion

146

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Kennedy and seconded by Councillor Little that Councillor Rosenfeldt be granted an extension of 30 seconds when speaking on Item 1.

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 2 Notice of Motion - Cost Shifting onto Local Government

147

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

1. supports the strong stand by LGNSW to highlight the increase in cost shifting to local government by state and federal government policies;

2. notes that an amendment was raised by Councillor Kennedy and seconded by Councillor Southwood for Agenda item SU10128 - 17660/25 Draft Budget, Fees and Charges, Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Resourcing Strategy and associated Resource Plans and was passed unanimously in the April 2025 Council Meeting. The amendment noted that Council has previously responded to the LGNSW Cost Shifting Report, published November 2023 (https://lgnsw.org.au/Public/Public/Advocacy/Cost-shifting.aspx) and more recently in February 2025 in relation to the LGNSW 2023/24 Cost Shifting Survey, and requested that letters be sent to relevant government bodies highlighting the financial challenges to local government caused by cost shifting, rate-pegging and cost increases, and, once again, highlight that the State Emergency Levy should be fully funded by State Government;

3. notes that Council wrote to the NSW Premier, the NSW Treasurer and the NSW Minister for Local Government on 27 May 2025 in the terms outlined above;

4. notes that a response has been received from the Office of Local Government on behalf of the Minister for Local Government;

5. writes again to the NSW Premier and the NSW Treasurer requesting that they urgently seek to address cost shifting through a combination of regulatory reform and appropriate funding; and

6. places a copy of the of the LGNSW Cost Shifting Report (available in the April 2025 minutes) in a more prominent place on Council’s 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 3 Notice of Motion - Opportunities to Enhance Community Consultation in Lane Cove

148

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

1. notes the existing work council staff have done to improve and strengthen community engagement and consultation in Lane Cove;

2. notes that the Community Engagement Strategy is due for review, and undertakes to commence this review with a focus including but not limited to:

a) Improving early engagement: Looking at opportunities to bring residents, advisory committees, peak bodies and local community groups into bigger decision-making processes at the inception of a project. This includes looking for informal engagement opportunities on major projects, before the more formal statutory consultation period,

b) Diverse Engagement Methods: Look at opportunities to improve the diversity of our outreach and engagement tools and look at opportunities to improve the identification of interested stakeholders in the community,

c) Inclusivity and Accessibility: Look at emerging technology and communication channels that could enable us to better reach all members of the community including people living with a disability, non-English speakers and others from underrepresented groups,

d) Raising the profile of advisory committees to help increase interest and participation among the broader community,

e) Recording and reporting of stakeholder feedback and representation of that feedback to Councillors,

f) Transparent Feedback Mechanisms: Look at new opportunities to improve how we communicate consultation outcomes to residents and make clear how community input has influenced decisions, building trust and demonstrating the value of participation,

g) Benchmarking and reviewing our council’s performance on community engagement – how do we better measure success under these policies? How do we benchmark our performance on an ongoing basis?

3. undertakes to place the Community Engagement Strategy, the Community Engagement Policy and the Community Participation Plan out for community feedback;

4. undertakes a review of other councils' community engagement strategies and policies, including but not limited to City of Sydney to see what learnings may be available to be implemented in Lane Cove; and

5. provides a report back to council on opportunities to enhance community engagement capacity and resourcing within Lane Cove 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).

Councillor Taylor left the meeting, the time being 8:28 PM

Councillor Taylor returned to the meeting, the time being 8:30 PM

Item 4 Notice of Motion - Dual Occupancy Subdivisions - Community Feedback

Motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Little that Council:

1. conduct extensive consultation with the community to provide feedback regarding:

a) whether the current Dual Occupancy (DO) subdivision controls still accurately reflect community values or not;

b) whether the current minimum lot size of 550sqm is still considered suitable; and

2. prepare a report for no earlier than the October 2025 Council Meeting with the results of the extensive consultation, including recommendations, if any on how to next proceed.

For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Little and Roenfeldt (Total 3).

Against the Motion were Councillors Southwood, Bryla, Flood, Greenwell, Kennedy and Taylor (Total 6).

The Motion was lost.

Item 5 Notice of Motion - Leadership in Child Safety - Working with Children Checks for Elected Councillors

149

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

1. notes the importance of public confidence in the integrity and safety of civic leadership, and invites all current Councillors to consider voluntarily obtaining a Working With Children Check (WWCC) as a demonstration of leadership and good governance. The General Manager is requested to provide support and guidance to any Councillor choosing to undertake this process;

2. writes to the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, NSW Minister for Local Government, and the Hon. Chris Minns MP, Premier of New South Wales, stating that Lane Cove Council supports legislative reform to the Local Government Act 1993 to require provision of a current WWCC as part of the nomination process for local government candidates.

3. writes to the Hon. Kristy McBain MP, Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, advocating for a nationally harmonised approach to child protection screening for elected representatives across all levels of government; and

4. submits the essence of this motion to the upcoming Local Government NSW Annual Conference, seeking sector-wide support for mandatory WWCCs for elected officials in NSW.

5. includes in the draft Children and Families Strategy, currently under development by Council pursuant to Resolution 67/2024, the objectives and actions outlined in 1 above for both current and future Councillors.

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

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Councillor Bryla left the meeting, the time being 09:00 PM

Councillor Bennison left the meeting, the time being 09:01 PM

Adjournment

150

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Kennedy that Council adjourn for 5 minutes.

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

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Councillor Bryla returned to the meeting, the time being 09:07 PM

Councillor Bennison returned to the meeting, the time being 09:07 PM

Resumption

151

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Kennedy that the meeting resume at 9.07 PM.

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

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Officer Reports for Determination

Item 6 Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Centre - Facility Operation and Management (excluding food, beverage, and events) - Contract Negotiation Update

153

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

1. note and receive the report;

2. place the proposed Lease on Public Exhibition under Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993;

3. delegate authority to the General Manager to execute the Lease if no submissions are received and in the event of submissions being received a further report to Council be made prior to finalising the Lease; and

4. delegate authority to the General Manager to approve Annual Reporting Plans prepared by the Lessee and to negotiate variations to the Annual Reporting Plans as required for the efficient operation of the centre.

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 7 Lane Cove Aquatic Centre improving access and equity

154

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

1. collaborate with the operator to expand concession access at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre to include additional groups, such ImmiCard holders, and further concession card holders;

2. provide Lane Cove ratepayers with a free swim voucher with their annual rates notice in July, with funding provided for design, printing, and promotion and investigate ways to reach renters in Lane Cove including through real estate agents;

3. accept the operator’s offer to provide additional concessions support including providing:

a) all new citizens with a free swim to be distributed at Citizenship Ceremonies

b) vouchers throughout the year to support Domestic and Family Violence charities servicing the community

c) extend the BlueFit Hardship fund which supports local swimmers experiencing a shock or challenges and needing support to exercise or access the pool;

4. support a program of free pool access for targeted community groups during off-peak periods throughout the year, including but not limited to:

a) International Women’s Day

b) Youth Week

c) International Day of Persons with Disabilities

d) Seniors Week

e) NAIDOC Week (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members)

f) Refugee Week

g) Men’s Health month activation;

5. partner with the operator to open the outdoor pool for full-day access during September, at the operator’s cost. Use this pilot to assess whether September usage supports continued or expanded winter operations which may need to be funded by Council. Evaluation Criteria will include attendance levels in September comparable to those recorded in October and financial and operational viability;

6. organise and fund the carbon offset for the additional opening hours for September opening;

7. support the success of these increased accessibility initiatives through a coordinated communications campaign to raise awareness across the community, delivered in partnership with the operator;

8. Thank the operator, BlueFit, for its collaborative approach in supporting this review of access and equity at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre, including its commitment to provide an extended winter opening and to deliver expanded community benefits; and

9. further investigate options to lower pool entry fees for child/pensioner admissions and concession card holders.

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 8 Community Consultation Results - Draft Pedestrian Plaza and Public Space Policy

154

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Kennedy that Council adopt the Draft Pedestrian Plaza and Public Space Policy.

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 9 Proposed Land Sale - Anglo Road, St Leonards

155

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

1. receive and note the Report;

2. delegate authority to the General Manager to commence the negotiation of sale and the Road Closure process under the Roads Act;

3. receive a further report on the outcome of the Community Consultation pertaining to road closure for its consideration prior to finalising any sale; and

4. shall include in any agreement for the sale of Anglo Road, St Leonards, a condition precedent that the DA has been determined by the relevant authority and consent has been granted.

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 10 Proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement for 170 Pacific Highway, Greenwich
156	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Kennedy and seconded by Councillor Bennison that Council: 1. receive and note the report; 2. delay the decision to enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement as there is no timing criticality, so as to allow the newly appointed General Manager and Councillors to gain a greater understanding into the background of this proposed VPA and the linkage between the development and the proposed perceived public benefit; 3. commence a review of Council’s current Voluntary Planning Agreement process and practices to ensure they comply with the Department of Planning, Housing and Industry Planning Agreement Guidelines and industry best practice; and 4. receive an update at the August 2025 Councillor workshop.
	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 11 Rezoning Review - 2 Marshall Avenue, St Leonards
157	RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Bennison and seconded by Councillor Little 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 12 LEP Review

158

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Taylor that having considered the advice of the Lane Cove Local Planning Panel meeting of 9 July 2025, Council:

1. receive and note the advice provided by the Local Planning Panel;

2. support the Planning Proposal with the amendments suggested in this report in addition to the following: Rezone council owned land at 15 Centennial Ave, Lot B -DP 415901 to C2 land;

3. implement a strategic study for the Lane Cove North precinct to identify opportunities for provision of a neighbourhood shop/centre and request that this be included in the Gateway determination;

4. invite the Mayor of Willoughby, Tanya Taylor, to participate in a jointly funded and resourced strategic study to identify opportunities for the provision of a common neighbourhood shop/centre as Lane Cove North Precinct resides in both Lane Cove and Willoughby LGAs. Delays related to this joint study are not to impact the progress of the planning proposal being forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway determination.

5. forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure requesting a Gateway Determination; and

6. circulate a copy of the draft Planning Proposal to Councillors prior to forwarding to the 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 13 Section 7.11 Plan review - St Leonards South

159

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

1. notes the outcome of the public exhibition;

2. notes that Appendix B in the St Leonards South Precinct Section 7.11 Contributions Plan 2025 DRAFT July 2025 is unchanged from Appendix B in the St Leonards South Precinct Section 7.11 Contributions Plan adopted by Council on 19 April 2022

3. delegate to the General Manager authority to submit the draft St Leonards South Precinct Section 7.11 Contributions Plan 2025 including Appendix B.

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 2025 Local Government NSW Conference Motions, Voting Delegates and Attendance

160

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

1. authorise all available Councillors to attend the LGNSW Annual Conference, dinner and ALGWA Breakfast;

2. nominate Council’s three (3) voting delegates to be Councillors Southwood, Bryla and Kennedy, and three (3) alternate delegates to be Councillors Bennison, Flood and Little, to vote on motions put before the LGNSW Annual Conference;

3. give consideration to the motion outlined in this report regarding electoral campaign reforms, and other primary issues affecting the Lane Cove community, to be considered at the August 2025 Councillor workshop and returned to the September 2025 Council meeting for endorsement to submit to the LGNSW Annual Conference; and

4. grant delegated authority to the Mayor to request the General Manager to submit further proposed motions by 26 October 2025, after consulting with Councillors.

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 Delegation of Authority - Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policy

161

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

1. any previous delegation to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor be revoked;

2. Council delegate to the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor the delegations within the "draft Delegation of Authority - Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policy " (AT-1); and

3. Council adopts the “Delegation of Authority - Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policy (AT-1).

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 Advisory Committee Membership

162

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

1. the Advisory Committee Charter template be amended to enable each meeting to proceed when there is no quorum,

2. Council accepts the following nominations for Council’s Advisory Committees:

a) Susan Paker be appointed to the Access and Age-Friendly Advisory Committee;

b) Vickie Lee and Melissa Shadforth be appointed to the Bushland Management Advisory Committee;

c) Natalie Panzarino be appointed to the Companion Animal Advisory Committee;

d) Amanda Whitney, Scott Sullivan and Ajaratu AJ Thomas be appointed to the Festival Advisory Committee;

e) Amanda Whitney, Shaunagh Ashby and Orlagh Sa-Cordeiro be appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee; and

f) Ajaratu AJ Thomas be appointed to the Inclusive Communities Committee; and

3. all nominees be advised 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 17 Community Consultation Results - Draft - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy

163

RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Bennison and seconded by Councillor Taylor that Council adopt the Draft - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy and publish it on Council’s 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 18 Draft Code of Meeting Practice

164

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

1. Council adopts, for the purpose of public exhibition, the Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025 which includes both mandatory and non-mandatory provisions, consistent with the Office of Local Government’s Model Code of Meeting Practice;

2. noting that the Code of Meeting Practice remains unchanged since its adoption by Council on 20 June 2024 and that release of a revised Model Code of Meeting Practice is anticipated soon, with another round of community consultation required as a consequence, Council undertakes community consultation for a period of two (2) weeks; and

3. following the public exhibition period, the Draft Code of Meeting Practice, together with a report on any submissions received and any proposed amendments, be considered at the Council meeting to be held 21 August 2025.

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 19 Review of Council's Code of Conduct

165

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

1. Council adopts for the purpose of public exhibition, the Code of Conduct (December 2022);

2. given that the Code of Conduct is unchanged from the Code of Conduct adopted on 8 December 2022 and that a release of a revised Code will require a further round of consultation, Council undertakes community consultation for a period of two (2) weeks; and

3. following public exhibition, the Code of Conduct, together with a report on any submissions received and any proposed amendments, be considered at the 21 August 2025 Ordinary 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).

Officer Reports for Information

Councillor Bennison left the meeting, the time being 10:18 PM

Item 20 Successful Grant Funding Secured for Upcoming Projects

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

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

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Councillor Bennison left the meeting, the time being 10:18 PM

Councillor Bennison returned to the meeting, the time being 10:19 PM

Item 21 Council Snapshot June 2025

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RESOLVED on the motion moved by Councillor Roenfeldt and seconded by Councillor Greenwell that Council receive and note the 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).

The meeting closed at 10:20 PM.

Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 21 August 2025, at which meeting the signature herein is subscribed.

MAYOR

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