Council Minutes - 17 September 2013

This is page 1 of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 17 September 2013.

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MINUTES OF THE WAVERLEY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE WAVERLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2013

PRESENT

Councillor Betts (Mayor) (Chair) Councillors Burrill, Clayton, Cusack, Goltsman, Guttman-Jones,

Kanak, Kay, Mouroukas, Strewe and Wakefield. At the commencement of proceedings at 7.00pm, those present were as listed above with the exception of Cr Wakefield who arrived at 7.07pm. At 9.52pm prior to the consideration and vote on Item 1309.12.10 – Small Grants Program 2013-2014 – Round 1, the Mayor, Cr Betts, relinquished the Chair and Cr Guttman-Jones assumed the Chair. At 10.00pm, after the consideration and vote on Item 1309.12.10 – Small Grants program 2013-2014 – Round 1, Cr Guttman-Jones relinquished the Chair and the Mayor, Cr Betts, assumed the Chair. 1309.1 OPENING PRAYER & ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INDIGENOUS HERITAGE The Mayor read the following Opening Prayer and Acknowledgment of Indigenous Heritage: “God we pray for wisdom to govern with justice and equity. That we may see clearly and speak the truth and that we work together in harmony and mutual respect. May our actions demonstrate courage and leadership so that in all our works thy will be done. Amen. Waverley Council respectfully acknowledges our indigenous heritage and recognises the ongoing Aboriginal traditional custodianship of the land which forms our Local Government Area.”


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1309.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND APOLOGIES 1309.2.1 Leave of Absence – Cr Miriam Guttman-Jones (A03/0029) Cr Wakefield was not present during the consideration and vote on this item. Cr Guttman-Jones has applied for leave of absence from Council for the period 21 September 2013 to 6 November 2013 inclusive. MOTION / DECISION (Strewe / Kanak) That Council grant leave of absence to Cr Guttman-Jones for the period 21 September 2013 to 6 November 2013 inclusive. 1309.2.2 Apologies Apologies were received and accepted from Cr Masselos. 1309.3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 1. Cr Strewe declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 1309.12.6 –

Venue hire – Expression of Interest (EOI) process (A13/0273) and informed the meeting that the Labor Party leases a room in Mill Hill.

2. Cr Wakefield declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 1309.12.6

– Venue hire – Expression of Interest (EOI) process (A13/0273) and informed the meeting that the Labor Party leases a room in Mill Hill.

3. Cr Kanak declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 1309.12.6 –

Venue hire – Expression of Interest (EOI) process (A13/0273) and informed the meeting that the Greens lease various Waverley Council venues.

4. Cr Betts declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 1309.12.7 –

Renewal of membership to the Community Safety Advisory Committee (A03/0544-03) and informed the meeting that a member of WAYS has been recommended to be on the panel and Cr Betts is on the Management Committee of WAYS.

5. Cr Betts declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 1309.12.10 – Small

Grants Program 2013-2014 – Round 1 (A12/0442) and informed the meeting that she is on the Management Committee of WAYS and that she will be leaving the chamber during the discussion and vote in this item.

6. Cr Kay declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 1309.12.10 – Small Grants

Program 2013-2014 – Round 1 (A12/0442) and informed the meeting that he is related to one of the artists involved in the Chapel by the Sea wall mural and that he will be leaving the chamber during the discussion and vote in this item.


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7. Cr Mouroukas declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 1309.15.1 – Blake Street, Rose Bay – Request for installation of traffic calming devices (A03/0042-04 and A03/0100) and informed the meeting that he knows one of the speakers registered to address the meeting.

1309.4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 1309.4.1 Council Meeting – 20 August 2013 MOTION / DECISION (Kay / Guttman-Jones) That the Minutes of the Council meeting of 20 August 2013 be received and noted, and that such Minutes be confirmed as a true record of the proceedings of that meeting. 1309.5 ADDRESSES TO COUNCIL BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 1. S. Clarke (Objector) – Item 1309.12.1 – 12 Military Road, North Bondi – Alterations

and additions to existing dwelling to create multi-dwelling housing (3 dwellings) (DA – 129/2013).

2. P. Zaverdinos (on behalf of the owner) – Item 1309.12.1 – 12 Military Road, North Bondi – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling to create multi-dwelling housing (3 dwellings) (DA – 129/2013).

3. M. Yaffa (in support of the Traffic Committee’s recommendation) – Item 1309.13 –

Waverley Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes – 22 August 2013 – Clause WTC.1308.C2 – York Lane, Queens Park – No Parking opposite driveway to 26 Ashton Street, Queens Park (A02/0637-02).

4. Three residents of Blake Street, Rose Bay (in support of the Petition) – Item 1309.15.1

– Blake Street, Rose Bay – Request for installation of traffic calming devices (A03/0042-04 and A03/0100).

1309.6 MAYORAL MINUTE 1309.6.1 Waverley Cemetery (A02/0658-06) MOTION / DECISION (Betts)


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That: 1. Council reconsider the priority of infrastructure renewal works in our current adopted

SAMP4 and Long Term Financial Plan 4 with a view to bringing forward more of the most urgent renewal works that are required on degraded infrastructure in Waverley Cemetery.

2. Officers prepare a report for the October 2013 meeting of Council on the financial

impacts of:

(a) bringing forward the work currently programmed for 2017/18 on the cemetery's internal fencing to commence instead in early 2014/15

(b) commencing work to fully restore the heritage ceremonial entrance gates and existing ornate fencing curtilage at the main entrance of the cemetery on the St Thomas and Trafalgar Street corner

(c) finishing the replacement of the sandstone facing on the recently repaired large

heritage retaining wall above the row of mausolea in the roadway, known as Daley Close, in the south eastern section of the cemetery.

3. In considering acceleration and appropriate timing of these projects, regard also be

given to whether ash niche memorial space may be cost effectively accommodated in the Daley Close retaining wall.

4. Officers also prepare a report on the financial impact and possible funding sources for

installing new kerb works and marked parking spaces in Trafalgar Street, near the corner of St Thomas Street and advise on other measures to ease parking congestion and nuisance (including boat parking) in Trafalgar Street.

5. The report also includes information about the arrangement with the National Trust and

the heritage gate restoration funding. BACKGROUND Prior to 2008, our cemeteries at Waverley and South Head have always been funded from sales of the essential services they provide to the community and Council has not had to contribute financially to the operation of the cemeteries. However over the decades vital and expensive infrastructure maintenance and renewal has been delayed due to lack of funds. Council’s overall financial position is now strong. Our recent 10-point financial plan including efficiency gains that are being achieved through technology and service streamlining have allowed us to balance our budget going forward for the next decade. For the first time, Council is in a position to contribute to the renewal of this fabulous Cemetery site. As part of the rate rise application, contributions from Council for this purpose were included and have already been adopted in our Long Term Financial Plan 4. It is time to give priority to this last remaining section of our backlog asset renewal program. The above priority works are a great place to start. Priority has been given in SAMP4 and LTFP4 to renewal of external fencing and stabilisation of the tip fill site in the eastern gully section of the Cemetery. If these works are delivered in tandem with an accelerated program of works on internal fencing, heritage gate restoration, major retaining infrastructure and formalised on-street parking, we will be well on our way to a Cemetery to be proud of.


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1309.6.2 Bondi Junction 2030 Project (A13/0135) MOTION / DECISION (Betts) That in order to ensure that Waverley Council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Bondi Junction is carried out in a co-ordinated and integrated way, Council: 1. Approves the establishment of a Bondi Junction 2030 Councillor Steering Committee

with membership comprising the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Ward Councillors Burrill, Cusack and Masselos and notes that: (a) Any Councillor may attend the Councillor Steering Committee Meetings.

(b) The agenda of each Councillor Steering Committee meeting is to be provided to

all Councillors.

(c) The minutes of each Councillor Steering Committee’s meeting are to be presented to a full Council meeting.

2. Approves the establishment of a Bondi Junction 2030 Officer Working Group with

membership as established by the General Manager. 3. Approves the appointment of a Bondi Junction 2030 Vision Project Manager on a fixed

term contract of a length and terms as determined by the General Manager but not to exceed 3 years from appointment.

BACKGROUND Waverley Council is committed to repositioning Bondi Junction as the best major centre in Sydney that attracts major commercial, retail, business and government interests and is competitive against other major urban centres in the Sydney Metropolitan Area like Parramatta, Chatswood and Green Square. Council has allocated significant funding over the next ten years to develop and further enhance Bondi Junction. Some of the work underway includes:

Complete Streets public domain improvement program

Complete Streets pop up demonstration projects

Eastgate Car Park space and façade conversion and upgrade

Light rail feasibility study

Bondi Junction Urban Design Review

Rowe Street Interchange improvements

Economic Development Strategy


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Green infrastructure planning including a distributed energy and water network and an automated waste system

Council’s Investment Strategy relating to the Bondi Junction property portfolio

Events and business development programmes.

Possible future development proposals within the Bondi Junction precinct.

The Waverley community strategic plan Waverley Together 3 proposes the development of a holistic vision for Bondi Junction. Whilst there are many projects underway there is no one overall vision document that integrates all of these individual planning projects under a single strategic vision for the Bondi Junction centre. Waverley Council has appointed consultants Surveillance to work with Council and the community to prepare this overall 2030 Vision Statement. This work will assist Council develop communications and marketing tools that will promote the vision for the future enhancement of Bondi Junction and seek to attract major commercial, retail, business, residential and government investment over the next 20 years. In order to ensure this overall work on Bondi Junction is carried out in a co-ordinated and integrated way it is proposed to establish the following governance framework. 1. Create a Bondi Junction 2030 Councillor Steering Committee.

2. Create a Bondi Junction 2030 Officer Working Group.

3. Appoint a Bondi Junction 2030 Vision Project Manager.

4. Develop a comprehensive community engagement strategy. 1. Bondi Junction 2030 Councillor Steering Committee Membership to comprise the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Ward Councillors Burrill, Cusack and Masselos supported by the Director of Planning & Environmental Services and other appropriate Council officers. Meetings are to be held bi monthly. 2. Bondi Junction 2030 Officer Working Group Membership to comprise Director Planning and Environmental Services (Chair), Director Corporate and Technical Services, Director Public Works and Services, Director Community and Recreation Services, Divisional Manager Events and Business Liaison, Divisional Manager Environmental Services, Divisional Manager Strategic Town Planning, Divisional Manager Technical Services, Divisional Manager Business, Services and Property, Communications and Media Manager and the Economic Development Officer. Meetings to be held monthly to amongst other things confirm agenda items to be presented to the Bondi Junction 2030 Councillor Steering Committee.


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3. Bondi Junction 2030 Vision Project Manager This new position will be a fixed term contract officer reporting directly to the Director, Planning and Environmental Services and be responsible for co-ordinating across Council progress on the variety of projects being undertaken. The position will be funded by the Investment Strategy. 4. Develop a comprehensive community engagement strategy As a matter of priority the Steering committee is to develop a comprehensive community engagement strategy relevant to the work with appointed consultants Surveillance, to ensure that all stakeholders are fully informed and input into the Bondi Junction Vision 2030. AMENDMENT 1 (Kanak / Wakefield) That: 1. The Mayoral Minute be deferred to the next full council meeting. 2. Officers prepare a report that gives Council a broader idea of the charter of the

Councillor Steering Committee and the terms of reference for the deliberation of the committee.

AMENDMENT 1 WAS PUT AND DECLARED LOST. Division For the Amendment Crs Kanak, Strewe and Wakefield. Against the Amendment Crs Betts, Burrill, Clayton, Cusack, Goltsman, Guttman-Jones,

Kay and Mouroukas. AMENDMENT 2 (Wakefield / Kanak) That the Mayoral Minute be deferred so that information can be incorporated in to the Motion on the financial implications of the proposal. AMENDMENT 2 WAS PUT AND DECLARED LOST. Division For the Amendment Crs Kanak, Strewe and Wakefield. Against the Amendment Crs Betts, Burrill, Clayton, Cusack, Goltsman, Guttman-Jones,

Kay and Mouroukas. THE MOTION WAS THEN PUT AND DECLARED CARRIED. DECISION: That the Motion be adopted. Cr Kanak asked that it be recorded in the minutes that he voted against the Motion.


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1309.7 OBITUARIES (A02/0017) Elisabeth Wynhausen Christine Jard Cyril Gardiner Maloney MOTION / DECISION (Strewe / Clayton) That a letter of sympathy be forwarded to the families of the deceased named above expressing the condolences of the Mayor, Councillors and staff in the bereavement they have experienced. Council rose for a minute’s silence for the souls of people generally who have died in our Local Government area. 1309.8 QUESTIONS BY COUNCILLORS WITH NOTICE 1309.8.1 Waverley Library - Children’s Library (A05/0327) The following questions were submitted by Cr Strewe: The Director of Community and Recreation replied to each of the questions as follows: What is happening at the Children’s library? 1. A once wonderful children’s collection is being reduced at an alarming rate, why? The children’s collection remains wonderful and will keep getting wonderful provided we keep the library changing with the times. Some of what is being changing in the library is the same as the outside world. So libraries are more and more community hubs where people come to hang out, to meet each other, to have a good community space to be in. Kids do a lot less of their research from books and a lot more of their research from digital resources. In terms of the kids collection we are looking, as with the adult collection, to display the books better, to show them off better, to create a better space for people to be in and to hang out and essentially to make it more attractive for people to come and to find the books they want to read and to read them. So at the moment there are about 40,000 books in the children collection. There has been a decline in the non-fiction and reference collections in line with what has been happening. Most of the children’s collections have remained about the same apart from those and the children’s digital collection has increased. 2. Children’s librarians have a particular role to play in putting young readers in touch with

literature/resources that will excite/engage them and encourage them to become readers in an ongoing way – so they need to know something about children’s


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literature. Do children’s librarians receive training about children’s literature (current and historical) on an ongoing basis and what form does this training entail?

We put a lot of focus on multi-skilling our staff. We do have training programs for librarians including children’s topics, most recently on children’s development. 3. The young adult section has recently been relocated to the adult section, essentially

this means there is no interaction at all between the kids choosing Young Adult titles and children’s librarians who, in theory at least, can provide information and guidance about the books that are there. Why was this change made and were Councillors involved in any way?

The young adult section had started not working where it was. It was a pretty dead space not really many young adults in it but other people were taking the space over. The trend is that young adults probably don’t identify with the kids’ section of libraries, if anything they want a distinct space that’s their own. It has been moved so it is directly near the staircase to the reference library. So now we have chill out space ground floor, study space first floor and there is going to be lots more space for magazines and mangas and other things for young adults. 4. Are these changes in any policy document anywhere? In terms of policy documents there are new strategies and directions in Waverley Together 3 and in the Operation Plan and in the Delivery Program, which were put in for the first time by Council this year and that sets the strategic direction of the library. There are a whole bunch of internal documents as well. The library communicates hard with its users and with customers and tries to with Councillors, as well. There was a Councillor workshop way back in 2011, there have been copious library newsletters, there has been a survey of library users about the layout changes to the library and there has been updates in Information Bulletin, most recently in July this year, and there is on site signage all around the library explaining the changes that have been happening. 5. Councillors were assured with the outsourcing of book buying that Waverley would still

choose its own titles is this happening? Yes. 6. How up to date is the Library Policy and where can interested residents find a copy? Not actually aware that there is a Library Policy but through all the ways that we just described there is a lot of engagement with the library users and, if any resident wants to find out about library directions, the library staff would love to talk to them. 1309.8.2 Beach Measurements (A08/1036) The following question was submitted by Cr Strewe: Does Council have measurements for the actual width of our beaches from sea wall to the high tide mark or are the only assessments we have, (for tides not beach width), done by the Bureau of Meteorology?


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The General Manager replied: Yes. The LIS System, which is the Land Information System, has significant data and a lot of aerial photographs that go back to the 1940s, which incorporate the beaches. We can determine the beach width from mean tide watermark from aerial photographs and certainly I have a group of them for you from Bronte which shows that the sand width has not changed. 1309.8.3 Policy in regard to other vehicles parking in a designated ‘motorbike only’ space (A03/2581) The following question was submitted by Cr Strewe: Small spaces on streets are in places designated motorbike only spaces. Recently a very small car parked within one of these spaces on Marine Drive and received a ticket. What is the Council policy on this considering that motorbikes can park anywhere on the street and are not limited to just these spaces? The Director of Technical and Corporate Services replied: Council is obliged to comply with the requirements of the road rules in enforcing these things, that is to say that in spaces that are designated ‘Motorbike Parking Only‘, only a vehicle defined under the road rules as a motorbike can legally park in these spaces. Any other vehicle parking in these spaces can, and will, be infringed. A motorbike is defined as, it must have two wheels and a range of things that are quite specific about what a motorbike is and that a car is not. 1309.9 QUESTIONS BY COUNCILLORS TO THE MAYOR WITHOUT NOTICE Note from the General Manager: In accordance with Council’s adopted procedures, each Councillor may ask the Mayor one question without notice. Councillors are requested to submit their question in writing to the Mayor at the time the question is asked. There were no questions by Councillors to the Mayor without notice. 1309.10 PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED 1. The Australian Local Government Year Book – 2013. 2. Government News – August / September 2013 – Volume 33 Issue 4. MOTION / DECISION (Kay / Kanak) That Council receive and note the following publication received from public bodies:


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1309.11 NOTICES OF MOTION SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLORS Note from the General Manager: Council should note that for the purposes of budgetary control and planning, any Notices of Motion received and endorsed by Council, will be assessed for budgetary implications. If they cannot be achieved within existing allocations they will be referred to the Finance, Ethics & Strategic Planning Committee for its consideration of budget implications, in conjunction with the budget estimates or at a quarterly review of the budget. The report to Council about progress in achieving Council’s Motions will also highlight whether budget issues are involved. 1309.11.1 Community Engagement Strategy for Waste (A08/1210) The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Cr Burrill: MOTION / DECISION (Burrill / Cusack) That the Community Engagement Strategy for Waste that was endorsed at the Finance, Ethics & Strategic Planning Committee meeting on 6 August 2013, and which is yet to be implemented, be refined as set out below:

Waste Type Action Stakeholders Timeline

Residential recycling

Roll out Multi Unit Dwellings (MUDS) program Develop education program on our waste services

New waste truck signage

Recycle challenge at events/schools

Recycle right campaign (trial in precinct)

Update website with recycling video or 3D animation

Conduct operational staff consultation

Workshop/consultation with key operation staff to explore incentives for maximising recycling and reducing waste to landfill, ie. pay incentives

Conduct community consultation

Workshop/consultation with

Internal: MUDS officer, PPC staff (PPC), PWS staff (PWS), Waste Education officer (WEO) External: Elton consulting Graphic designer

Commence Sept 2013 August 2013 October 2013


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randomly selected residents to explore incentives for maximising recycling and reducing waste to landfill, ie. money

Review bin configuration, volume, collection and costs to ascertain optimal system Presentation to Council from Green Money to discuss community incentive programs

October 2013 Feb 2014 Nov 2013

Litter Coordinate summer anti littering campaign

Focus on cigarette butts, food outlet containers and general litter

Use innovative and interesting techniques like art installations, film, social media and flash mobs using music and dance groups including multicultural and indigenous Australians to promote a positive anti‐litter message

Investigate collaboration with neighbouring councils to run a regional program Continue to run litter auditing program over 13/14 to evaluate progress of beach and parks Collaborate with community groups to roll out and/or support programs such as plastic bag and disposable coffee cup program Roll out new public place recycling stations at Bronte Park/Bronte Beach and update Bondi Beach PPR stations. Educate the community about the smoking ban on Waverley Beaches by putting the no smoking message with a stated fine onto more visible places on the beach. E.g. beach bikes & mobile lifeguard tower.

Internal: PPC, PWS, WEO External: Randwick Council, Woollahra Council, Jon Dee, Responsible Runners and other key community groups, local businesses, Consultants (for campaign design and audits)

Dec 2013 ‐ Feb 2014 August 2013 December 2013 July 2013 November 2013 (Bondi) 2014 (Bronte) As part of the summer litter campaign – Nov 2013 As part of the summer litter campaign – Nov 2013


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Investigate trial of a reusable waste bag program in conjunction with community groups and education campaign to encourage beach goers to take home their waste. E.g. "Leave only your footsteps" Work with an advertising agency to engage "Anti‐Litter Locals" Ambassadors e.g. Bondi Vet Chris Brown, Michael Clark, Anthony La Paglia, Bondi Rescue etc. to promote the message and encourage other locals to join the cause using video & social media. E.g. I love Bondi Beach. Don't trash my beach. On the sand today, in the ocean tomorrow. Use part of the sea wall mural to promote a positive clean beach message (Investigate grants) Provide more and advertise the availability of water stations on the beach throughout Bondi to discourage sales of bottled water. Encourage local businesses to sell reusable water bottles rather than cheap bottles of water.

March 2014 As part of summer litter campaign – Nov 2013 As part of summer litter campaign and ongoing As part of summer litter campaign and ongoing As part of summer litter campaign and ongoing

Illegal dumping

Develop targeted illegal dumping enforcement and education program,

2 strikes system: 1= must do the online tutorial to waive clean up notice fee, 2=fined

Supplement staffing levels

CCTV in hot spots, show offenders on screens and urge people to report

Increase promotion of household clean up services

Reminders for scheduled clean up – see Randwick Council smart phone app

Investigate regional opportunities for illegal dumping education/enforcement

RID Squads

Apply for Waste Less, Recycle More grant

Internal: WEO, Enforcement Officer, PWS, Civic Pride Officer External: SSROC, Randwick and Woollahra Council, real estate agents

Sept 2013 ‐ Ongoing Ongoing August 2013


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Develop welcome pack for new tenants for circulation to real estate agents Target hot spot areas to run community engagement programs Dumped rubbish hotspots to be identified with signage to educate and warn of fines. E.g. Waverley is not a dump. Call for your free clean up. If you dump rubbish here you will be fined $. Develop a smartphone app where residents can report dumped rubbish. Ideally residents should be able to take a photo of the rubbish and report the location using GPS so that an efficient map can be used for collection purposes.

Sept 2013 March 2014 November 2013 March 2014

Wastes of concern

Investigate regional options for waste of concern drop off centres

Meet with City of Sydney Council (COS) to investigate drop off centre at new Waverley depot site

Put in SSROC grant for mobile drop off site (currently being led by COS)

Increase promotion of services we currently run

Battery drop off, E‐waste drop off, mobile phone drop off

Review current drop off sites and suggest additional services

Internal: WEO, ES DM, PWS DM External: SSROC, COS Council

August 2013 Ongoing August 2013

Schools Increase recycling service integration into schools

Run recycling/waste reduction module in local schools

Audit school waste systems and recommend changes if needed

Internal: WEO, Environmental Education Officer, Commercial Recycling External: Schools

Ongoing

Organics Investigate organic waste collection for Bondi Pavilion businesses – grant funded Apply for grant to trial regional food waste collection system

Internal: Compost Rev Officer, PWS External: Bondi Pav businesses,

May 2014 August 2013


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BACKGROUND A report came to the Finance, Ethics & Strategic Planning Committee meeting of 6 August 2013 setting out a proposal for a Community Engagement Strategy for Waste Education. The Committee endorsed this strategy under its delegated authority. In discussion with staff I have been informed that the strategy is as yet to be implemented. Accordingly, there is an opportunity to refine and clarify the broad concepts as advocated by this strategy. The proposed changes do not alter the direction and outcomes of the strategy but rather will provide the community with clarification and greater understanding of the outputs which underpin the strategy.

Expand Compost Revolution program Work with local cafe/restaurants in Waverley to investigate the development of a separate collection for organic waste.

SSROC Councils Ongoing May 2014

Reuse Continue to run re‐use programs

Garage sale trail

Clothes swaps Explore opportunities for other re‐use programs Communicate reuse options in promotion of household clean ups, E waste collection and at other relevant programs or events.

Internal: WEO External: Consultants, Garage Sale Trail, community groups

Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing

Operation or compliance

Undertake random compliance audits of the beach to warn beach goers not to smoke on the beach. Use Bondi Rescue as an opportunity to Educate the community about this and explain why it's important. Review the beach rake cleaning operations to identify options to collect cigarette butts and straws. In addition undertake a further processing step of recycling the bottles. Coordinate additional beach rake sweeps of the beach in the evenings during peak times in summer

Internal: PWS, Compliance

Ongoing October 2013 November 2013 – March 2014


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1309.11.2 Boot Factory - Independent Heritage Engineer Assessment (A08/1326) The following is a revised version of the Notice of Motion submitted by Crs Masselos, Strewe and Wakefield: MOTION / DECISION (Strewe / Wakefield) That: 1. Council note concerned residents have engaged an Independent Heritage Engineer to

view and assess the condition of the Boot Factory distinct from that to be engaged by Council.

2. Subject to Points 3 and 4 below, Council allow this Heritage Engineer access to the

interior and exterior of the Boot Factory to make a separate assessment of its condition.

3. The General Manager is to:

(a) Endorse, on behalf of Council, the suitability of the Independent Heritage Engineer to professionally perform the work.

(b) Ensure all reasonable standards and practices are adhered to, including

Occupational, Health & Safety requirements. (c) Provide an appropriate Council representative to accompany the Heritage

Engineer during the inspection. 4. The report produced by the Independent Heritage Engineer is made available to

Council’s General Manager as soon as it is completed. BACKGROUND Concerned residents have raised significant funds to engage a heritage engineer to view the Boot Factory and make an assessment of its condition. Allowing an independent heritage engineer access might allay fears that the decision to demolish is purely a decision to facilitate sale of the site to a developer. Or it might allay the fears of imminent collapse and allow for suitable refurbishment. 1309.11.3 Pilot program of recording and documenting the migration experiences of post war Jewish immigrants and their descendents (A03/0336-24) The following is a revised version of the Notice of Motion submitted by Cr Guttman-Jones and Goltsman: MOTION / UNANIMOUS DECISION (Guttman-Jones / Goltsman) That Waverley Council, together with the Waverley library, begin the following process:


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1. Investigate a program of recording and documenting the migration experiences of post war Jewish immigrants and their descendents who initially settled in Waverley after their arrival in Sydney.

2. Approach Rose Bay Secondary College to see if their senior students would like to

participate in the project, as they did in our sesquicentenary project.

3. Work with organisations such as Jewish Care to facilitate the project and to ensure no overlap in any program they may be developing.

4. Once the program is underway, it should be broadened to include other post war

groups specifically targeting Russians, as we have such a large population of both Jewish and Orthodox Russian.

BACKGROUND 17% of Waverley residents are Jewish. This concentration of Jews is higher than any other LGA in NSW. The largest influx of Jewish immigrants arrived in Sydney in the period after World War II, in the years between 1946 and 1961, the vast majority being Holocaust survivors. Between 1946 and 1954 over 17,000 Jews arrived from Europe and Shanghai. A further 10,000 had arrived by 1961, with a significant number coming after the Hungarian uprising of 1956. In the 70’s and 80’s when the USSR opened the gates Waverley then saw a surge of Russian Jewish immigrants and Russian is now the second most common language spoken in Waverley. The majority of post war Jewish immigrants initially settled in the Waverley LGA. As with all immigrant groups from Europe, these migrants had a lot of adjustments to make but over time contributed greatly to the LGA and they are an integral part of Waverley’s history in the changing mosaic of our local government area. Because of the ageing of these immigrants and their descendents, it is important that this period of the history of Waverley be recorded in their own words so that their experiences are not lost and for it to be officially recognised as part of Waverley’s history. Waverley Library is now the home for the Jewish genealogical society. 1309.11.4 Planning Bill 2013 Exposure Draft (A11/0500) The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Cr Kanak: MOTION (Kanak / Strewe) That: 1. Council writes to the Premier of New South Wales, The Hon. Barry O'Farrell MP,

requesting he commit to a rewriting of the Planning Bill 2013 Exposure Draft and a re-exhibition of any proposed legislation, citing the major points raised in Council’s previous submissions on the Planning Legislation and in recognition of wider professional and community concerns.


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2. A copy of the letter be forwarded to all Members of the NSW Parliament for their attention and to all Waverley Councillors for their information.

3. Council writes to the Department of Local Government NSW urging the Chief

Executive to make representations to the Premier that any new planning legislation which attracts the level of criticism from reputable bodies such as the ICAC, the Law Society of NSW, Australia ICOMOS, and peak environmental and community groups, should not be passed by Parliament until further extensive rewriting and consultation has occurred, including with Local Government, which will have primary responsibility for implementation of the Act.

BACKGROUND Widespread community concerns, and the admission of the Director-General of the NSW Department of Planning, Mr. Sam Haddad, that Departmental officers have provided ‘inaccurate or misleading’ information during public consultation on the planning legislation, is alarming. Mr Haddad admitted that key elements of the draft legislation do not accurately reflect government’s policy intent and its very real impacts on the rights of the community, and that significant drafting errors appear to have been made. Economic growth has been placed at the forefront of the draft legislation, with heritage, including Aboriginal Archaeological heritage, the environment and environmentally sustainable development principles (ESD) and design quality downgraded. Opportunities for increased corrupt practices and constitutional challenges have been identified by ICAC and the Law Society of NSW. THE MOTION WAS PUT AND DECLARED LOST. DECISION: That the Motion not be adopted. Division For the Motion: Crs Guttman-Jones, Kanak, Strewe and Wakefield. Against the Motion: Crs Betts, Burrill, Clayton, Cusack, Goltsman, Kay and

Mouroukas. 1309.11.5 Bronte RSL (A05/1434) The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Cr Kanak: MOTION (Kanak / Wakefield) That: 1. Council requests the Mayor to write to Mr. Don Rowe, OAM, RSL NSW State

President, asking:

(a) Why the Bronte RSL (and other RSL properties in Sydney’s eastern suburbs) is/are being sold at a time when veterans are returning from Afghanistan and Iraq and having difficulty finding jobs, and accessing support services;.

(b) What role NSW RSL has in the ‘The Securing our Veterans’ Future Initiative’;


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(c) What other initiatives does RSL NSW see as a priority for the benefit of our returning military veterans; and

(d) What other action is NSW RSL taking in Waverley to support troops returning

from Afghanistan and Iraq to help them to connect with the community they have served, particularly with reference to land holdings and the potential they offer to provide support services, rest and respite?

2. A copy of this letter is forwarded to NSW Minister for Citizenship and Communities,

Victor Dominello, for his information. 3. The NSW RSL’s response is presented to Council at the earliest opportunity BACKGROUND The RSL’s Bronte site was originally established for a worthy community benefit. This land, and other RSL sites, should continue to provide benefits both to the veterans and their families, and to the wider community. Recently launched by NSW Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Victor Dominello, the "Securing our Veterans' Future Initiative" jointly run by the NSW Government, Clubs NSW and the RSL and Services Clubs Association, is modelled on re-employment programs in the US. It will place former soldiers in the hospitality sector in RSL clubs around the state. Support services, training, rest and respite are also likely future needs for veterans and their families. As Council routinely demonstrates its support for all the RSL activities in Waverley, it is appropriate for Council to recognise the ‘Securing our Veterans Future’ initiative and promote the opportunities offered by the Bronte RSL facility. THE MOTION WAS PUT AND DECLARED LOST. DECISION: That the Motion not be adopted. Division For the Motion: Crs Guttman-Jones, Kanak, Strewe and Wakefield. Against the Motion: Crs Betts, Burrill, Clayton, Cusack, Goltsman, Kay and

Mouroukas. 1309.12 ADDITIONAL MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1309.12.1 12 Military Road, North Bondi – Alterations and additions to existing dwelling to create multi - dwelling housing (3 dwellings) (DA-129/2013) Report dated 30 August 2013 from the Development and Building Unit. MOTION / UNANIMOUS DECISION (Kanak / Wakefield) That the application be refused for the following reasons:


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1. With regard to Section 79C(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

the proposal is considered to have severe negative environmental, social and economic impact and unacceptable amenity impact on the neighbouring property.

2. The application fails to comply with the Waverley Development Control Plan 2012 with

regard to the following provisions:

(a) Part C2.2, where the frontage of the site is to be a minimum of 15m;

(b) Part C2.4, where excavation is proposed it is not to occur within 1.5m setback from the side boundaries;

(c) Part C2.5, where minimum side setback of 3m has not been achieved and deep

soil area of 2m along side boundary has not been provided;

(d) Part C2.7, where the building separation requirements have not been met;

(e) Part C2.12, where minimum landscaping requirements have not been met;

(f) Part C2.14, where private open space requirements are deficient for each dwelling;

(g) Part C2.18, where one bedroom unit is less than 50sqm in size;

(h) Part C2.20, where there is insufficient storage facilities provided within the

proposed units. 3. The non harmonious outcome for a semi-detached building. 4. Poor vehicular access, which restricts vehicles to exit the site in a forward direction and

the conflict it creates with the shared pedestrian access. 5. The acoustic impact on the adjoining owner of the semi-detached building

Division For the Motion: Crs Betts, Burrill, Clayton, Cusack, Goltsman, Guttman-Jones,

Kanak, Kay, Mouroukas, Strewe and Wakefield. Against the Motion: Nil. S. Clarke (Objector) and P Zaverdinos (on behalf of the owner) addressed the meeting. 1309.12.2 Alcohol-Free Zone – Dudley Page Reserve and Caffyn Park, Dover Heights (A11/0738) Report dated 2 September 2013 from the Director, Community and Recreation Services about the establishment of an Alcohol-Free Zone on the roadways and footpaths around Dudley Page Reserve and Caffyn Park on 5 October 2013.


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MOTION / DECISION (Goltsman / Wakefield) That Council: 1. Receives and notes this report. 2. Endorses the re-establishment of an Alcohol-Free Zone as indicated on the attached

map (Attachment 1). 3. Notes the necessary signs will be produced and erected in the key locations in

accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. 1309.12.3 Proposed grant funding for schools and early education centres (A12/0030) Report dated 4 September 2013 from the Director, Planning and Environmental Services about establishing an ongoing small grants program for Waverley schools and early education centres. MOTION / DECISION (Wakefield / Goltsman) That Council supports the establishment of an ongoing small grants program for Waverley schools and early education centres. 1309.12.4 Artist in Residence Program 2014 (A07/1554-11) Report dated 5 September 2013 from the Director, Community & Recreation Services about Waverley Public Art Committee recommendations for the January-June 2014 Waverley Artist In Residence Program MOTION / DECISION (Burrill / Kay) That Council: 1. Approves offers to Cat Jones, Ella Barclay and Sean Rafferty for a place in the

January – June 2014 Artist in Residence program. 2. Places Guy Francis Martin and Ella Condon on the waiting list for the January–June

2014 Artist in Residence Program.


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1309.12.5 Draft Annual Financial Statements Year Ended 30 June 2013 (A02/0647-09) Report dated 9 September 2013 from the Director, Corporate & Technical Services in relation to the Draft Annual Financial Statements year ended 30 June 2013. MOTION / DECISION (Cusack / Burrill) That: 1. In the opinion of the Councillors of Waverley Council:

(a) the accompanying General Purpose Financial Statements of the Council for the year ended 30 June 2013, are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993, and the Regulations thereunder and so as to give a true and fair view of:

(i) The state of affairs of the Council as at 30 June 2013, and the operating

result and cash flows for the financial year ended on that date of the Council and all controlled entities; and

(ii) The other matters required to be disclosed;

(b) The General Purpose Financial Statements are in accordance with the

accounting and other records of the Council; (c) The Special Purpose Financial Statements are in accordance with the accounting

and other records of the Council; (d) The General and Special Purpose Financial Statements are drawn up in

accordance with the Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRSs), applicable Australian Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views, the Local Government Act (1993) and Regulations and the Financial Reporting Guidelines for NSW Councils; and

(e) No circumstances have arisen which would render the report false or misleading

in any way. 2. The General and Special Purpose Financial Statements be certified by the Mayor,

Councillor Bill Mouroukas, General Manager and Responsible Accounting Officer (Financial Services Manager) in accordance with section 413 (2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993.

3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 413 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council

hereby declares that the Draft Annual Financial Statements (including General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Statements) for the year ending 30 June 2013, be referred for audit.

4. Public notice of the meeting to be held on Tuesday, 15 October 2013, be given to the

newspapers to be published in the week commencing 7 October 2013, including the publication of all documents required under Section 418 of the Local Government Act, 1993.


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5. Council resolve that at the meeting of Council to be scheduled for Tuesday, 15 October 2013, whereby Council will present its audited financial report and Auditor’s report to the public.

1309.12.6 Venue hire - Expression of Interest (EOI) process (A13/0273) Cr Strewe and Cr Wakefield declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item and informed the meeting that the Labor Party leases a room in Mill Hill. Cr Kanak declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item and informed the meeting that the Greens lease various Waverley Council venues. Report dated 6 September 2013 from the Director, Community and Recreation Services about the proposed introduction of an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for regular hirers of Waverley Council indoor venues. MOTION / DECISION (Goltsman / Burrill) That Council approve the introduction of an annual EOI process for regular hirers of Waverley Council indoor venues. Cr Kanak asked that it be recorded in the minutes that he voted against the Motion. 1309.12.7 Renewal of membership to the Community Safety Advisory Committee (A03/0544-03) Cr Betts declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item and informed the meeting that a member of WAYS has been recommended to be on the panel and Cr Betts is on the Management Committee of WAYS. Report dated 5 September 2013 from the Director, Community and Recreation Services about renewal of membership of the Community Safety Advisory Committee for the Committee’s third two year term. MOTION / DECISION (Burrill / Clayton) That Council: 1. Endorses Precinct and Community representatives for a two year term on the

Community Safety Advisory Committee as follows:

(a) Peter Lynch and Peter Quartly - Combined Precincts representatives. (b) Ron Nothman and Ludovico Fabiano - Community representatives. (c) WAYS Youth Services - Youth organisation.

2. Writes to the members of the outgoing Committee to thank them for their efforts.


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3. Reviews the Charter of the Community Safety Advisory Committee as soon as practical.

1309.12.8 Classification of Council Land in Tamarama Park (A05/1644) Report dated 6 September 2013 from the Director, Corporate and Technical Services about classification of land in Tamarama Park. MOTION / DECISION (Kay / Mouroukas) That Council resolves to rectify Council’s land register to reflect the proper classification of the land formerly Old Systems title Book 2662, No. 576 and now being Lot 11, DP 1153342 which adjoins Tamarama Park and is close to Illawong Avenue (as indicated on the attached diagram) as ‘community land’ in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993. Cr Kanak asked that it be recorded in the minutes that he voted against the Motion. 1309.12.9 Capital Works Project Review Group (A07/1529-02) Report dated 15 August 2013 from the Director, Corporate & Technical Services regarding the establishment of a Capital Works Project Review Group. MOTION / DECISION (Betts / Burrill): That Council 1. Receive and note this report. 2. Nominate Crs Kay, Mouroukas and Kanak as participants on the Capital Works Project

Review Group for the period of this Council term. 1309.12.10 Small Grants Program 2013-2014 - Round 1 (A13/0442) Cr Betts declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in this item and informed the meeting that she is on the Management Committee of WAYS. Cr Kay declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in this item and informed the meeting that he is related to one of the artists involved in the Chapel by the Sea wall mural. Crs Betts and Kay were not present at, or in sight of, the meeting during the consideration and vote on this item.


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Report dated 26 August 2013 from the Director, Community & Recreation Services about the Small Grants Program (Round 1) 2013-2014. MOTION / UNANIMOUS DECISION (Goltsman / Mouroukas) That Council approve the Small Grants Program (Round 1) 2013-2014 grants to the groups and activities as set out in this report. 1309.12.11 Additional Information for Asbestos Policy (A05/0190) Report dated 9 September 2013 from the Director, Planning & Environmental Services regarding the draft Asbestos Policy and the provision of advice for people in the “No Licence Required” category to ensure the safe removal of asbestos. MOTION / DECISION (Burrill / Clayton) That Council receive and note this report. Cr Kanak and Guttman-Jones asked that it be recorded in the minutes that they voted against the Motion. 1309.12.12 Request for the Calling of Tenders for Customer Request Management System (A13/0290) Report dated 9 September 2013 from the Director, Community and Recreation Services to outline the findings of an Expression of Interest process and seeking to proceed to selective tender for the provision of a Customer Request Management System. MOTION / DECISION (Kay / Cusack) That Council approves the calling of selective tenders for a Customer Request Management System from:

Origen Technology Voltum Consulting Open Office Pty Ltd Merit Technology Infor Global Solutions


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1309.13 ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES 1309.13.1 Waverley Traffic Committee Meeting – 22 August 2013 MOTION / DECISION (Mouroukas / Kay) That Part 1 of the Minutes of the Waverley Traffic Committee Meeting of 22 August 2013 be received and noted, and that the recommendations contained in Clauses WTC-1308.C1 to WTC-1308.C4, WTC-1308.V1 to WTC-1308.V3, WTC-1308.Z1 to WTC-1308.Z3 and WTC-1308.L1 be adopted. M. Jaffa (in support of the Traffic Committee’s recommendation at Clause WTC.1308.C2), addressed the meeting. 1309.13.2 Finance, Ethics & Strategic Planning Committee Meeting – 3 September 2013 MOTION / DECISION (Cusack / Burrill) That the Minutes of the Finance, Ethics & Strategic Planning Committee Meeting of 3 September 2013 be received and that such Minutes be confirmed as a true record of the proceedings of that Meeting and that the decisions contained in Clauses F-1309.1, F-1309.3 and F-1309.4 be received and noted and the recommendations contained in Clauses F-1309.2 and F-1309.5 be adopted. 1309.13.3 Community, Housing, Environmental Services & Public Works Committee Meeting – 3 September 2013 MOTION DECISION (Mouroukas / Goltsman) That the Minutes of the Community, Housing, Environmental Services & Public Works Committee Meeting of 3 September 2013 be received and that such Minutes be confirmed as a true record of the proceedings of that Meeting and that the decisions contained in Clauses C-1309.1, C-1309.3 and C-1309.4 be received and noted, and the recommendations contained in Clauses C-1309.2 and C-1309.5 be adopted. Save and except the following: 1. Community, Housing, Environmental Services & Public Works Committee Meeting – 3

September 2013 – Clause C-1309.5 – Tree Management Policy Review (A02/0760-04).


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And that this item be dealt with separately. 1309.13.3.1 Community, Housing, Environmental Services & Public Works Committee Meeting – 3 September 2013 – Clause C-1309.5 – Tree Management Policy Review (A02/0760-04) This item was saved and excepted by Cr Cusack. MOTION (Cusack / Mouroukas) That Council: 1. Receive and note this report. 2. Adopt the revised Tree Management Policy subject to the following:

(a) On page 18 of the draft Tree Management Policy, under Pruning for Street Trees

amend bullet point 3, so that it now reads:

i. ‘branches overhanging into properties to be 3 metres clear of structures.’ (b) On page 28 of the draft Tree Management Policy, under Tree Assessment,

amend bullet point 4 so that it now reads:

i. ‘its location within 3 metres of a residence, main building or other significant structure.’

(c) On page 9 of the Draft Tree Management Policy, under When Consent may be

Granted amend bullet point 1, so that it now reads:

i. ‘removal of unsuitable or hazardous trees…’ (d) On page 14 of the draft Tree Management Policy, under Trees and Views amend

the 2nd and 3rd paragraph, so that it now reads:

i. ‘Council will not prune a tree to create a new view. View pruning will only be considered where it is requested to retain a previously established view and there is a history of the identified tree/s being pruned to restore the pre-existing view. Trees can often improve and frame views and are usually an aesthetic element in the view itself.

ii. New planting in public open spaces will consider the impact on views and

species will be selected and placed to frame and complement views in consultation with residents.’

(e) On page 26 of the draft Tree Management Policy, 4.1 B4 – Tree Preservation of

the Waverley Development Control Plan amend the 4 bullet points so that it now reads:

‘height of five metres or over and trunk width of 300mm or over at ground

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canopy spread of five metres and trunk width of 300mm or over at ground level, or

listing on the Waverley Register of significant trees.’

(f) On page 28 of the draft Tree Management Policy, under Tree Assessment amend the first bold paragraph, so that it now reads:

‘Any application for tree removal should be accompanied with supporting information/evidence such as documented and photographic history of branch failures, the weather conditions at the time of the branch failure; sewer blockage etc.’

3. Include the ‘Acknowledgement of the Indigenous Heritage’ statement on the inside

cover or in another appropriate place in the Policy. AMENDMENT (Kanak / Wakefield) That the Introduction to the Waverley Council Tree Management Policy be amended by inserting the following sentence after the first sentence of the Introduction: Waverley Council recognises the special spiritual and symbolic relationship the Aboriginal community has with trees and other flora. THE AMENDMENT WAS PUT AND DECLARED LOST. THE MOTION WAS THEN PUT AND DECLARED CARRIED. DECISION: That the Motion be adopted. 1309.14 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 1309.14.1 Joint Venture between Waverley and Woollahra Councils to construct and operate a depot facility at 67A Bourke Road, Alexandria (A12/0782) Report dated 6 September 2013 from the General Manager in respect to negotiations regarding a joint venture to construct and operate a central depot facility at 67A Bourke Road, Alexandria. MOTION / DECISION (Betts / Kay) That Council 1. Receive and note the report regarding the proposed joint venture between Waverley

and Woollahra Councils to construct and operate a central depot facility at 67A Bourke Road, Alexandria.


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2. The General Manager report on possible impacts on Council services and Council employees by this proposal.

1309.15 PETITIONS 1309.15.1 Blake Street, Rose Bay – Request for installation of traffic calming devices (A03/0042-04 and A03/0100) Petition containing 34 signatures of residents of Blake Street, Rose Bay, requesting that traffic calming devices be placed in Blake Street, Rose Bay. MOTION / DECISION (Goltsman / Strewe) That the petition be received and noted and forwarded to the Director, Corporate and Technical Services. Three residents of Blake Street, Rose Bay (in support of the Petition) addressed the meeting. 1309.16 QUESTIONS BY COUNCILLORS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1309.16.1 Removal of staffed parking booths at Bronte Cutting and Queen Elizabeth Drive Car Parks (A13/0132) The following question was submitted by Cr Kanak for the 15 October 2013 Council Meeting: Regarding Waverley Council’s decision to remove staffed parking booths at Bronte Cutting and Queen Elizabeth Drive car parks and replace them with parking meters: 1. What is Council’s plan in dealing with the affected permanent staff? 2. Will they be offered redeployment in Council. 1309.16.2 Waverley and Woollahra Councils merged depot site (A12/0782) The following question was submitted by Cr Kanak for the 15 October 2013 Council Meeting: Regarding Waverley and Woollahra Councils advanced discussions to have a merged depot at the Waverley Council new depot site: 1. Is this amalgamation by a different name with the creation of a new joint Council entity.


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2. Is Council committed to no loss of community services and no loss of Council jobs. 1309.17 URGENT BUSINESS There were no Urgent Business Items 1309.18 MATTERS TO BE DEALT WITH IN CLOSED SESSION Note from the General Manager: It is my opinion that the business listed under this section is of a kind referred to in section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 and, under the provisions of the Act and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, should be dealt with in a part of the meeting that is closed to members of the public and the media. In accordance with section 10A(2) of the Act, council may close part of its meeting to deal with business of the following kind; (a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals.

(b) personal hardship of any resident or ratepayer. (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person

with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business. (d) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed:

i prejudice the commercial position of a person who supplied it: or ii confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of Council; iii reveal a trade secret.

(e) information that would, if disclosed, prejudice the maintenance of law.

(f) matters affecting the security of Council, Councillors, Council staff and Council

property. (g) advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from

production in legal proceedings on the grounds of legal professional privilege. (h) information concerning the nature and location of a place or an item of

Aboriginal significance on community land. Pursuant to section 10A(4) of the Act and clause 252 of the Regulation, members of the public may make representations to the meeting immediately after the motion to close part of the meeting is moved and seconded, as to whether that part of the meeting should be closed. There were no matters proposed to be dealt with in Closed Session.


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1309.19 SUBMISSION OF RESCISSION MOTIONS Note from the General Manager: Rescission motions must be submitted to the General Manager, or in the absence of the General Manager a member of Council’s Governance Unit, and announced before the close of the meeting. The date and time of receipt will be noted on all rescission motions. Rescission motions received before 10am on the next working day following the meeting will stay action to implement Council’s decision until the rescission motion has been determined. This is in line with Section 372 of the Local Government Act and Council’s Code of Meeting Practice. Rescission motions received after 10am on the next working day following the meeting may not stay action on implementing Council’s decision. Rescission motions will generally be dealt with at the next Council meeting. The Chair called for the submission of any rescission motions and none were received.

THE MEETING CLOSED AT 10.38PM.

SIGNED AND CONFIRMED MAYOR 10 OCTOBER, 2013

Documents

Council Minutes - 17 September 2013