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Minute Book Page No 397

This is Page No 397 of the Minutes of the 3698th Meeting of the North Sydney

Council held on Monday, 4 December 2017.

MINUTES: 3698th MEETING OF THE NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2017 AT 7.00 PM.

PRESENT

The Mayor, Jilly Gibson, in the Chair, and Councillors Baker, Barbour, Beregi, Brodie,

Carr, Drummond, Gunning, Keen and Mutton.

At the commencement of business (7.00 pm) those present were:

The Mayor, and Councillors Baker, Barbour, Beregi, Brodie, Carr, Drummond, Keen

and Mutton.

The meeting was opened by the Mayor.

The Acknowledgement of Country was read by Councillor Drummond.

448. Leave of Absence

Nil.

449. Matters Brought Forward at the Request of Members of the

Public Gallery

It was moved, seconded and carried -

THAT the following items be brought forward and dealt with at this stage:

Re Item NoRM01 Notice of Rescission No. 4/17 by Councillors

Beregi, Baker and Carr

Re Item CiS01 Precincts Hot Desk – Response to Notice of

Motion

Re Item CiS02 Response to Notice of Motion – Parking

Infringement Review Committee with Community

Representation

Re Item CiS03 Draft Regional Plan for Sydney and North District

Plan

Re Item CiS04 Response to the Draft Future Transport Strategy

Re Item CiS06 B-Line Update – Proposal to Convert T3 Lanes to

Bus Lanes

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Re Item CiS08 Ward Street Precinct Masterplan – Tender No.

15/2018

Re Item EPS02 Traffic Committee - Minutes 24 November 2017

Re Item OSE02

Professional Swimming Coaching Rights, North

Sydney Olympic Pool – Tender No. 7/2018

Re Item NoM03

Notice of Motion No. 55/17 by Cr Beregi –

29/11/17 Re: B-Line Bus

Re Item NoM04 Notice of Motion No. 56/17 by Crs Barbour, Keen

and Mutton – 29/11/17 Re: The North Sydney

LGA Flood Study (WMAwater, 2017)

450. Minutes

The Minutes of the previous 3697th Council Meeting held on Monday, 20 November

2017, copies of which had been previously circulated, were taken as read and

confirmed.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Brodie and seconded by Councillor Barbour.

Voting was as follows: For/Against 9/0

Councillor Yes No Councillor Yes No

Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Absent

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

451. Declarations of Interest

Re Item NoM04

Councillor Gibson

Notice of Motion No. 56/17 by Crs Barbour, Keen



My residence is in the Flood Study area

(Non-pecuniary, less than significant)

Re Item NoM04

Councillor Drummond

Notice of Motion No. 56/17 by Crs Barbour, Keen



I live close to a resident speaker at the meeting

who is in legal proceedings with Council

(Non-pecuniary, less than significant)

Re Item Q01

Adrian Panuccio

Recruitment of General Manager – Crs Baker,

Beregi and Carr – 29/11/17

Relates to current role at Council

(Pecuniary)

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MATTERS BROUGHT FORWARD

452. NoRM01: Notice of Rescission No 4/17 By Councillors Beregi,

Baker and Carr

THAT the decision of Council at its meeting of 20 November 2017 regarding MM01:

Finally Fix Our Pool:

1. THAT Council supports the development of Option 2 to a detailed design phase.

2. THAT the design development include an upgraded crèche that meets the needs of

parents and carers who wish to keep their children safe while visiting the gym and pool

facilities, and that the design solution takes into account any anticipated increased

demand for the crèche once the overall pool facility is upgraded.

3. THAT while the detailed design is being undertaken, Council staff in conjunction

with the Architects develop a business analysis of the costs and future revenue streams

of the project.

4. THAT the detailed design and business analysis be reported back to Council before

being placed on public exhibition for an extended consultation period.

5. THAT Council consider accessibility in the planning specifically addressing

universal design.

6. THAT Council staff investigate options for allowing pool and gym users access to

Luna Park’s Parking Station, which at present is under-utilised.

7. THAT the Mayor and Deputy Mayor meet with the Member for North Sydney, the

Member for North Shore and the Premier, seeking their assistance in applying for grant

funding for the Pool renewal project.

be rescinded.

Mr C Jacobson, Dr A Clements, Mr J Wilton, Mr M Walsh and Mr M Menzies

addressed Council.

Councillor Gunning arrived at the meeting at 7.07pm.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Beregi and seconded by Councillor Carr.

The Motion was put and lost.



Gibson N Barbour N

Beregi Y Drummond N

Keen N Gunning N

Brodie N Mutton N

Carr Y Baker Y

453. CiS01: Precincts Hot Desk – Response to Notice of Motion

Report of Jenny Gleeson, Manager Integrated Planning and Special Projects

In response to Notice of Motion No. 22/17, Council at its meeting of 26 June 2017,

resolved the following (Min. No. 194):

1. THAT Council establish a “hot desk” at Council in order to support Precinct Office

Bearers and the Precincts generally.

2. THAT the “hot desk” support include, but not be limited to, a computer, printing

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and photocopying facilities and provision of hard copies of current and draft policy

documents.

This motion originated from a request from Hayberry Precinct Committee. Feasibility

of providing a “hot desk” for Precinct office bearer use has been investigated and an

option providing access to the equipment detailed within the motion is outlined in this

report.

Consultation with all active Precinct Committees regarding the recommended option

occurred prior to the preparation of this report and their feedback is included. In

summary, whilst some concerns were raised regarding the need for such a facility,

including that it duplicates services already provided to the Precinct System, the annual

operational funding contribution and whether the location and accessibility was most

suited, there was majority support to trial the “hot desk” as proposed in this report for

a 6-month period.

There are significant costs associated with this initiative of which there are insufficient

funds available in the 2017/18 “precincts support” budget. It is recommended that if

this is to proceed, even for a trial period that, the project be included in Year 1 (2018/19)

of the next Delivery Program. The most significant estimated cost associated with this

initiative is the capital cost of a photocopier and computer as required by Council’s

resolution. It is recommended that the 6-month trial proceed with the purchase of a

black and white laser printer only, as the purchase cost of a multi-function device is

excessive and leasing is not an option. This is estimated to cost $1,385. Colour printing

can be provided on request by Council staff as outlined in this report. In addition, the

approximate cost of a desktop PC with 24” monitor, keyboard and mouse is $1,090.45.

The approximate cost of software is $638. Other costs not yet known can be identified

during preparation of the next Delivery Program and financial estimates.

Funding for the project will be considered during the preparation of the 2018/19 budget.

Recommending:

1. THAT given the feedback from Precinct Committees, that the Precincts Hot Desk

be trialled for 6 months in 2018/19 and that the project be included in the next Delivery

Program, (commencement date pending availability of required resources from

external suppliers).

Mr D Macdonald addressed Council.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Baker and seconded by Councillor Drummond.

The Motion was put and carried.



Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT given the feedback from Precinct Committees, the Precincts Hot Desk be

trialled for 6 months in 2018/19 and the project be included in the next Delivery

Program, (commencement date pending availability of required resources from

external suppliers).

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454. CiS02: Response to Notice of Motion - Parking


Representation

Report of Mark Richardson, Manager Ranger and Parking Services

At its meeting of 26 June 2017, Council considered Notice of Motion No. 21/17

regarding Parking Infringement Review Committee and resolved:

THAT a report be prepared and provided to the next Council meeting in relation to

Council establishing a Parking Infringement Review Committee and that the report

includes consideration of community representatives on such a Committee.

This report outlines the research undertaken into Council establishing a Parking

Infringement Review Panel. It also seeks to respond to and address the issues expressed

in the document tabled at the meeting when the matter was being considered.

Council is currently a premium client of the State Debt Recovery Office (SDRO) and

the services provided as a holder of that status will be removed if a Panel is established.

Council would then become a basic client and required to bear the costs of providing

and delivering those services. There are significant implications for such a change and

they are outlined in this report.

Notably, the New South Wales Ombudsman has recommended that there should be one

avenue of review for the Council issued fines and there should be a consistent approach

to all considerations across the entire state. The establishment of a local level

infringement review panel is not consistent with the NSW Ombudsman

recommendations.

An additional cost to Council is in the order of between $890,000 to $1,040,000 per

annum would be incurred should an Infringement Review Panel be implemented.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council not proceed with the establishment of a Parking Infringement

Review Panel on the basis that:

a) Such a panel is contrary to the position expressed by the NSW Ombudsman as it

would lead to inconsistent decisions across various jurisdictions;

b) the additional costs arising from administering the infringements as a basic client

are significant if not prohibitive;

c) the apprehended bias perceived or otherwise would be unavoidable;

d) the risk of reputational damage to North Sydney Council by decisions with the

potential to be perceived to be corrupt;

e) the existing situation, with the State Debt Recovery Office providing the independent

and consistent decision making, is an efficient and impartial way of dealing with

infringement representations.

Mr D Macdonald addressed Council.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Mutton and seconded by Councillor Baker.




Gibson N Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

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RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council not proceed with the establishment of a Parking Infringement

Review Panel on the basis that:

a) Such a panel is contrary to the position expressed by the NSW Ombudsman as it

would lead to inconsistent decisions across various jurisdictions;

b) the additional costs arising from administering the infringements as a basic client

are significant if not prohibitive;

c) the apprehended bias perceived or otherwise would be unavoidable;

d) the risk of reputational damage to North Sydney Council by decisions with the

potential to be perceived to be corrupt;

e) the existing situation, with the State Debt Recovery Office providing the independent

and consistent decision making, is an efficient and impartial way of dealing with

infringement representations.

It was moved by Councillor Baker, seconded by Councillor Beregi and resolved that

Items CiS03 and CiS04 be considered en globo.

Mr J Fitzgerald addressed Council regarding Items CiS03 and CiS04.

A Motion was moved by Councillor Baker and seconded by Councillor Beregi, that the

following Point 2 be added to both CiS03 and CiS04,

2. THAT Council reiterate its concerns about the poor quality of the consultation and

collaboration undertaken by the State Government and emphasise the importance of

holistic transport planning and the protection of heritage in any district and transport

planning.




Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

455. CiS03: Draft Regional Plan for Sydney and North District

Plan

Report of Marcelo Occhiuzzi, Manager Strategic Planning

The Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) is an independent planning agency that was

established in 2015 and reports to the NSW Minister for Planning. It is charged with

heading and coordinating metropolitan planning for the Greater Sydney Region.

In November 2016, the GSC prepared six (6) draft District Plans including the draft

North District Plan which applied to North Sydney. This was prepared in the context

of A Plan for Growing Sydney which was prepared by the Department of Planning and

Environment in 2015.

The GSC has now released A Metropolis of Three Cities (“the Regional Plan”) which

will replace A Plan for Growing Sydney. The new draft Regional Plan is accompanied

by the update of the draft North District Plan. The Regional Plan provides for a

planning framework to accommodate an anticipated additional 725,000 dwellings, 1.7

million people and 817,000 new jobs by 2036. Both these documents are in draft form

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and the Commission is seeking feedback until 15 December 2017.

Council previously made a submission to the initial draft version of the North District

Plan and the main points are summarised in Attachment 1, including, how the updated

version addresses the previous issues raised. In general terms, both the Regional Plan

and North District Plan, represent an improvement on the previous plans released for

consultation. The North District Plan is more concise and better structured, is shorter

and has been reduced in complexity. It is more clearly and logically set out and aligns

with the ten planning directions as identified in the Regional Plan. Much of what was

previously considered superfluous to a planning document, has either been deleted or

moved to the Regional Plan which has wider application to the Sydney Metropolitan

Area. The plans have their strengths including a firm target on affordable housing for

larger projects, clearer statements on the value of local planning and they provide a

focus and avenue for all agencies, including councils, to integrate their planning and

development efforts through a clearer planning framework.

It is encouraging that the first “direction” identified by the Regional Plan is “planning

for a city supported by infrastructure”. The increasingly rapid growth of Sydney’s

population has attracted widespread concern about population growth not being

accommodated by commensurate improvements and provision of the necessary

infrastructure. Whilst the Plans clearly recognise this, it will be the implementation of

the plan, in particular the alignment of forecast growth with infrastructure, which will

be a significant measure of the Plans’ success.

Whilst the plans have their strengths, there are issues of concern that are worth raising.

The transport planning aspects of the plans could be strengthened. Given the very

significant and sustained growth of Sydney’s population, a step-change in the way that

people and freight move around the city, is required. Accessible, sustainable transport

options that actually contribute to liveability, productivity and sustainability are

required for Sydney. Whilst the Metro initiative that will connect the north-west sector

to the south-west Sydney is strongly supported, this type of investment will become

increasingly critical if Sydney is to remain a highly liveable and successful city.

Unfortunately, the draft North District Plan, has not provided housing targets beyond

five years. North Sydney’s 5 year dwelling target has remained at 3,000 dwelling and

this reflects the existing development pipeline. It is the GSC’s expectation that local

housing strategies and associated amendments to planning controls will be finalised by

councils within three years. Given the timeframes involved in preparing residential

strategies that are characterised by comprehensive community consultation as well as

the follow up amendments to LEPs, the three-year target to give this initiative effect,

appears to be ambitious.

It should also be noted that the NSW Government’s draft Future Transport Strategy

has also been released for public comment. A separate report has been prepared

responding to this document. There is clearly a strong relationship between these suite

of documents, however, for simplicity and brevity, this is being reported separately.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council make a submission to the Greater Sydney Commission’s draft

documents, A Metropolis of Three Cities and North District Plan, consistent with the

discussion contained in this report.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council make a submission to the Greater Sydney Commission’s draft

documents, A Metropolis of Three Cities and North District Plan, consistent with the

discussion contained in this report.




planning.

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456. CiS04: Response to the Draft Future Transport Strategy

Report of Nigel Turner, Strategic Transport Planner

In October 2017, TfNSW released its Draft Future Transport Strategy 2056 for

consultation. The Draft Future Transport Strategy is described as an “update” to the

Long Term Transport Masterplan, 2012 developed to support the land use aspirations

of the Greater Sydney Commission’s Draft Regional Plan: A Metropolis of Three

Cities. A separate report has been prepared that responds to the Draft Regional

Plan and the North District Plan.

On-line Draft Future Transport Strategy resources are available at:

https://future.transport.nsw.gov.au/react-feedback/future-transport-strategy-2056/

A printable version the Draft Future Transport Strategy is available at:

https://future.transport.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/plans/Future-Transport-

Strategy-2056.pdf

The following issues are considered in this report:

the legibility and consistency of the Regional Plan, District Plan, Future Transport

Strategy and Greater Sydney Services and Infrastructure Plan land use and

transport planning framework;

how existing transport networks have been considered in the development of the

Draft Regional Plan and Draft Future Transport Strategy;

the clarity of the Draft Future Transport Strategy “Vision”;

the identification of objectives and targets to help deliver the Draft Future

Transport Strategy’s “Vision”;

the assessment of projects, trends, and technologies against the Draft Future

Transport Strategy “Vision”;

a rational and consistent action plan to efficiently deliver the Draft Future

Transport Strategy “Vision”; and

processes for the ongoing assessment of the action plan over the 20 to 40-year life

of the Draft Future Transport Strategy.

In addition, while the aspirations of the Draft Future Transport Strategy partially

reflect the objectives of the North Sydney Transport Strategy, it does not address many

of the potential impacts of the strategy on NSW communities. Further analysis of the

compatibility of the Draft Future Transport Strategy with the North Sydney Transport

Strategy is provided in this report.

This assessment concludes that the draft strategy does not deliver:

a clear “Vision” for land use and transport planning in NSW;

consistency with other layers of the NSW land use and transport planning

framework;

it “reacts to” rather than “collaborates with” the Greater Sydney Commission’s

Regional Plan;

it fails to address key impacts of transport planning; and

it does not identify timelines or processes for monitoring the success of the strategy.

These outputs are all critical to ensuring effective transport planning and

management for NSW in an era of unprecedented technological, economic, social

and demographic change. Furthermore, any strategy based on a “predict and

provide” approach to land use and transport planning is destined to replicate and

reinforce mistakes of the past. A progressive approach that focuses on a clear,

vision-led strategy based on strategic principals rather than transport-specific

outcomes is preferred.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council make a submission to Transport for New South Wales’ draft

document, Draft Future Transport Strategy 2056, consistent with the discussion

contained in this report.

https://future.transport.nsw.gov.au/react-feedback/future-transport-strategy-2056/

https://future.transport.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/plans/Future-Transport-Strategy-2056.pdf

https://future.transport.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/plans/Future-Transport-Strategy-2056.pdf

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RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council make a submission to Transport for New South Wales’ draft

document, Draft Future Transport Strategy 2056, consistent with the discussion

contained in this report.




planning.

457. CiS06: B-Line Update – Proposal to Convert T3 Lanes to

Bus Lanes

Report of Nigel Turner, Strategic Transport Planner

On 21 November 2017, Council received a letter and drawings from Transport for

NSW (TfNSW) detailing proposed changes to Military Road T3 Lanes that are

proposed to facilitate the B-Line bus program. These changes relate to the “conversion

of the existing AM T3 Lane to an AM Bus Lane” on Military Road (letter and drawings

at Attachments 1 and 2).

Although the letter notes that conversion of the T3 lanes is expected to “improve bus

reliability” and “reduce bus travel times” of the B-Line service, whether and to what

extent these outcomes will be achieved and how this will affect mode shift, traffic

reduction and the value for money objectives of the project, has not been quantified

and is therefore difficult to assess.

The Transport for NSW letter does not quantify the benefits of the proposal but instead

notes that:

RMS is in the process of finalising a detailed traffic impact assessment that will assess:

travel times for all modes of transport during the AM peak as a result of the T3

Lane conversion;

assess the impact of the conversion on delays at existing signalised intersections

along the routes.

While this traffic impact assessment should be completed before incorporating changes

into the B-Line project, consideration must also be given to the social, health and

economic impact of proposed changes on Military Road communities.

The B-Line letter also notes that, “…conversion of the T3 Lane to a Bus Lane will likely

result in delays to road users wishing to enter the main road network...from local

roads” and “It is possible that road users may seek alternative routes… …potentially

leading to increased usage of the local road network.” While neither increased delays

for residents joining Military Road or increased rat-running is desirable, it is suggested

that a more holistic assessment of the impact of improved bus passenger travel times

on mode shift and through-traffic demand could show that road space and phase time

re-allocation to other mode groups can be achieved without negatively impacting bus

passenger travel times.

There also appears to be some confusion within the letter/drawings regarding whether

T3 Lanes will be converted to “Bus Lanes” or to “Bus Only Lanes”. While the letter

and sign drawings are for “Bus Lanes”, drawing notations (key and road markings)

indicate the introduction of “Bus Only Lanes”. Introduction of “Bus Only Lanes”

would have significant negative impacts on Military Road including: an effective ban

of cycling on Military Road, a ban on taxi/hire vehicle pick-up/drop-offs and increased

confusion between buses and drivers turning directly from general traffic lanes across

bus only lanes.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council endorse a submission to TfNSW’s B-Line Team regarding the

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conversion of the existing AM T3 Lanes to an AM Bus Lane along the lines of

commentary provided in this report.

Mr B Cornell and Ms de Solom addressed Council.

A Motion was moved by Councillor Beregi and seconded by Councillor Baker,

1. THAT Council endorse a submission to TfNSW’s B-Line Team regarding the



2. THAT Council also prepare a supplementary submission based on feedback from

affected Precincts, including Harrison, Bennett, Willoughby Bay, Neutral and

Brightmore.

3. THAT Council immediately forward to the above Precincts any correspondence that

it receives from Transport for NSW regarding the B-Line and continue to publish all

correspondence on its website.




Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council endorse a submission to TfNSW’s B-Line Team regarding the



2. THAT Council also prepare a supplementary submission based on feedback from

affected Precincts, including Harrison, Bennett, Willoughby Bay, Neutral and

Brightmore.

3. THAT Council immediately forward to the above Precincts any correspondence that

it receives from Transport for NSW regarding the B-Line and continue to publish all

correspondence on its website.

458. CiS08: Ward Street Precinct Masterplan – Tender No.

15/2018

Report of Scott Williamson, Senior Strategic Planner, Urban Design

Tenders for a design and financial consultant team to contribute to the next phase of

the Ward Street Precinct Masterplan were called for on 17 October 2017. Tenders were

received until 4pm on 14 November 2017.

In order for Councillors to discuss the content of this Commercial in Confidence report

it will be necessary to close the Council meeting to the public.

Funding for this project has been included in the adopted 2016/2017 budget and a

budget has been allocated for this project for 2017/18.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council rejects all offers for Tender 15/2018 for consultant input to Stage 2

of the Ward Street Precinct Masterplan.

2. THAT Council not call for fresh tenders to be submitted.

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3. THAT Council resolves to enter into direction negotiation with tenderers and other

suitable consultants for the preparation of the Ward Street Precinct Masterplan, for the

reasons stated in this confidential memorandum.

4. THAT authority be delegated to the General Manager to negotiate with suitably

qualified consultants and enter into a contract for the preparation of the Ward Street

Precinct Masterplan.

5. THAT the attached Tender Evaluation memorandum to the subject report remain

confidential in accordance with section 10A(2)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993.

Mr M Harrison addressed Council.

A Motion was moved by Councillor Baker and seconded by Councillor Barbour,

1. THAT Council rejects all offers for Tender 15/2018 for consultant input to Stage 2











6. THAT the issue of a Councillor Briefing on the applicant’s Planning Proposal for

41 McLaren Street, North Sydney be referred to the A/General Manager to organise.




Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council rejects all offers for Tender 15/2018 for consultant input to Stage 2











6. THAT the issue of a Councillor Briefing on the applicant’s Planning Proposal for

41 McLaren Street, North Sydney be referred to the A/General Manager to organise.

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459. EPS02: Traffic Committee - Minutes 24 November 2017

Report of Michaela Kemp, Manager Traffic and Transport Operations

This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Traffic Committee

held on 24 November 2017 for Council adoption. The Minutes are attached for

information.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council survey the residents of Spruson Street, Holdsworth Street and the

broader area with regard to the introduction of parking restrictions. The survey should

include options for preference of 2-hour or 4-hour parking; and question how many

off-street parking spaces are allocated to the property, and the total number of vehicles

used by the property. The results of the survey to be reported back to the Traffic

Committee in the New Year. (4.2.2)

2. THAT Council review the parking layout in Spruson Street to provide better access

for buses with no net loss of parking spaces. Investigation to include possible relocation

of parking spaces and/or linemarking of parking lanes. (4.2.2)

3. THAT Council urgently re-establish a raised crossing in Anzac Avenue, Cammeray

and in doing so Council’s Manager Traffic and Transport Operations liaise with Grant

Kepler in regards to the bollards being installed. The new crossing is to be installed

before the start of the 2018 school year. (4.3.1)

4. THAT the information concerning standing items for the Traffic Committee be

received. (5.4)

5. THAT the information regarding Delegated Authority items be received. (4.1)

6. THAT the information concerning children being dropped off at the Cammeray Oval

for the after school sport be received. (4.2.1)

7. THAT Council continues to monitor traffic and parking situation in Park Avenue

during after school sports activities at Cammeray Oval. (4.2.1)

8. THAT 30m of kerb space on the southern side of Rangers Road east of Allister

Street be converted to “No Stopping 8:00am to 9:30am, and 2:30pm-4:30pm School

days”. (4.3.2)

9. THAT Council notify properties in Rangers Road prior to implementing the parking

changes. (4.3.2)

10. THAT the information on Car Share membership and usage be received. (4.5)

11. THAT the recommendations relating to the installation of new car share spaces be

adopted. (4.4)

12. THAT the information concerning the Abandoned Vehicles Processed Report be

received. (5.1)

13. THAT the information concerning the Unattended Boat Trailers Processed Report

be received. (5.2)

14. THAT the information concerning Sydney Metro City & South-West Construction

Update be received. (5.3)

15. THAT the proposed North Sydney Traffic Committee meeting dates for 2018 be

adopted. (5.5)

16. THAT Council authorise the Manager, Traffic and Transport Operations to vote

on behalf of Council in the event that an urgent traffic issue arises over the holiday

break, noting that a delegation facsimile would be sent to the NSW Police, Roads &

Maritime Services and the local State Member for approval and a report on the issue

arising would also be referred to the first Traffic Committee meeting of the New Year.

(5.6)

17. THAT a Shared Zone scheme to formalise footpath parking in Shellcove Road

between Hollowforth Avenue and Billong Street be implemented as part of Council’s

Traffic and Parking Area Scheme (TAPAS) subject to RMS approval. (7.1)

18. THAT Council does not erect “No Parking” signs in Shellcove Road and that

Council continue to monitor and enforce the Road Rules as required. (7.1)

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19. THAT the existing unrestricted parking on the western side of Shellcove Road

between Hollowforth Avenue and Billong Street be converted to “2 Hour Parking

8.30am - 6pm Monday to Friday, Permit Holders Excepted Area 32”. (7.1)

Ms K Stammers, Mr D Burnside, Mr T Parry and Ms G Easton addressed Council.

A Motion was moved by Councillor Beregi and seconded by Councillor Gibson,

1. THAT Council survey the residents of Spruson Street, Holdsworth Street and the














received. (5.4)








adopted. (4.4)


received. (5.1)


be received. (5.2)




adopted. (5.5)






(5.6)









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18. THAT Council meet with SCEGGS Redlands to discuss a Traffic Management

Plan for the area surrounding the school.

19. THAT Council survey the residents of Rangers Road and surrounding streets with

regard to the introduction of 2-hour parking restrictions Residents Exempt.

20. THAT a report be submitted to Council regarding decision making at the Traffic

Committee.

21. THAT Council investigate any compliance issues with the SCEGGS Redlands

consents and/or Masterplans in relation to pick-ups and drop-offs and traffic

management.




Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council survey the residents of Spruson Street, Holdsworth Street and the














received. (5.4)








adopted. (4.4)


received. (5.1)


be received. (5.2)




adopted. (5.5)



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(5.6)









18. THAT Council meet with SCEGGS Redlands to discuss a Traffic Management

Plan for the area surrounding the school.

19. THAT Council survey the residents of Rangers Road and surrounding streets with

regard to the introduction of 2-hour parking restrictions Residents Exempt.

20. THAT a report be submitted to Council regarding decision making at the Traffic

Committee.

21. THAT Council investigate any compliance issues with the SCEGGS Redlands

consents and/or Masterplans in relation to pick-ups and drop-offs and traffic

management.

460. OSE02: Professional Swimming Coaching Rights, North


Report of Norman Boyle, Manager North Sydney Olympic Pool

The current contract for the professional swimming coaching rights concludes on 31

December 2017.

Consequently, a new tender (7/2018) for these rights was offered and advertised from

29 August to 26 September 2017.

This report seeks Council’s acceptance of the tender of the highest ranked Tenderer for

Contract No. 7/2018.

In order for Council to discuss the content of this Commercial in Confidence report it

will be necessary to close the Council meeting to the public.

Council considered this matter at its meeting on 20 November 2017 and resolved:

1. THAT the Item be deferred to the next Council meeting on 4 December 2017.

Income generated from the Professional Swimming Coaching Rights is included in the

resolved 2017/18 budget.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council accept the tender from the highest ranked Tenderer for Tender

7/2018 for the Professional Swimming Coaching Rights, North Sydney Olympic Pool.

2. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to Contract 7/2018

under the signature of the Mayor and the General Manager.

3. THAT information relating to the successful tender be published in Council’s

Register of Contracts as required by Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009

- Part 3 Division 5 - Government Contracts With Private Sector.

Mr S Badger addressed Council.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Gibson and seconded by Councillor Baker.


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Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council accept the tender from The Badger Swim School for Tender 7/2018

for the Professional Swimming Coaching Rights, North Sydney Olympic Pool.

2. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to Contract 7/2018

under the signature of the Mayor and the General Manager.

3. THAT information relating to the successful tender be published in Council’s

Register of Contracts as required by Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009

- Part 3 Division 5 - Government Contracts With Private Sector.

461. NoM03: Notice of Motion No. 55/17 by Cr Beregi – 29/11/17

Re: B-Line Bus

1. THAT Council write to the Shadow Minister for Transport, Jodi Mackay MP, to

thank her for accepting the petition, signed by over 5,000 of our residents, outlining

their concerns for the local businesses, for public safety, proposed unnecessary

infrastructure changes and other negative impacts to the North Shore community

resulting from the introduction of the B-Line service.

2. THAT Council express its profound disappointment in the Member for North Shore,

Felicity Wilson MP, for refusing to receive the petition from her community.

3. THAT Council commit to representing their community and their concerns, and

again write urgently to the Minister for Transport, copying the Shadow Minister for

Transport, asking for a six-month moratorium on all infrastructure works relating to

the B-Line that have been proposed to take place in Cremorne and Neutral Bay, in order

to undertake a trial of the B-Line bus service to collect real-time data and that such a

trial not take place over the Christmas/New Year period.

Ms J Shaw addressed Council.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Beregi and seconded by Councillor Baker.

The Motion was put and lost.



Gibson N Barbour N

Beregi Y Drummond N

Keen N Gunning N

Brodie N Mutton N

Carr Y Baker Y

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Councillor Drummond declared an interest in this matter and left the meeting at

8.56pm.

462. NoM04: Notice of Motion No. 56/17 by Crs Barbour, Keen

and Mutton – 29/11/17

Re: The North Sydney LGA Flood Study (WMAwater, 2017)

1. THAT Council embark on a campaign to progress a new phase of The North Sydney

LGA Flood Study (WMA water 2017) as follows to reduce any current community

concerns by:

contacting the same residents contacted in 2016;

advise those with flood affectation issues that they are flood affected and provide

them with a map which defines their flood affectation

advise those with small or no flood affectation (a large number of those initially

contacted) in the 1% AEP/planning event that they are not, for all intents and

purposes, flood affected.

Mr S Spring addressed Council.

A Motion was moved by Councillor Mutton and seconded by Councillor Baker,

1. THAT the matter be deferred to a future Council meeting and that the A/General

Manager arrange a Councillor Briefing on the risks and liability of the North Sydney

LGA Flood Study as well as the issues raised in the Notice of Motion.




Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond DoI

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT the matter be deferred to a future Council meeting and that the A/General

Manager arrange a Councillor Briefing on the risks and liability of the North Sydney

LGA Flood Study as well as the issues raised in the Notice of Motion.

Councillor Drummond returned to the meeting at 9.03pm.


Items GMO01, GMO02, CiS05 and CiS07 be considered en globo.



Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

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463. GMO01: Matters Outstanding

(This matter was considered en globo. See page 413)

Report of Adrian Panuccio, Acting General Manager

A report on the current status of matters arising from Council resolutions up to the

meeting of 20 November 2017 is presented.

Recommending:

1. THAT the report be received.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT the report be received.

464. GMO02: Review of Delegations of Authority


Report of Matthew Pearce, General Counsel

An annual review of the delegations granted to staff in accordance with Section 377 of

the Local Government Act 1993 has been undertaken.

Amendments to the Delegations of Authority Manual have been highlighted in yellow

in Attachment 1.

Recommending:

1. THAT the delegations to the Mayor and General Manager as contained in the

Delegations of Authority Manual be granted.

2. THAT the delegations by the General Manager to staff in the Delegations of

Authority Manual be noted.

Addendum to Item GMO02 was brought forward and dealt with at this stage.

Addendum to report of Matthew Pearce, Review of Delegations of Authority

This addendum is intended to correct the attachment to the report.

Recommending:

1. THAT the delegations to the Mayor and General Manager as contained in the

Delegations of Authority Manual be granted with the following corrections:

i. Delegation No. 51 – Signage Across Driveways delete “Approval requires

concurrence of the NSW Police, RMS and local state Member of Parliament” and insert

“where proposal has majority support from the RMS, Police and Local State Member

of Parliament and there is no appeal to the Regional Traffic Committee.”

ii. Delegation No. 54 - Parking Infringements that relate to the operation of parking

meters delete “[Approval requires majority support NSW Police, RMS and Local State

Member of Parliament and there is no appeal to the Regional Traffic Committee].”



RESOLVED: 1. THAT the delegations to the Mayor and General Manager as contained in the

Delegations of Authority Manual be granted with the following corrections:

i. Delegation No. 51 – Signage Across Driveways delete “Approval requires

concurrence of the NSW Police, RMS and local state Member of Parliament” and insert

“where proposal has majority support from the RMS, Police and Local State Member

of Parliament and there is no appeal to the Regional Traffic Committee.”

ii. Delegation No. 54 - Parking Infringements that relate to the operation of parking

meters delete “[Approval requires majority support NSW Police, RMS and Local State

Member of Parliament and there is no appeal to the Regional Traffic Committee].”

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465. CiS01: Precincts Hot Desk – Response to Notice of Motion

(Previously considered – see Minute No. 453)

466. CiS02: Response to Notice of Motion - Parking


Representation


467. CiS03: Draft Regional Plan for Sydney and North District

Plan


468. CiS04: Response to the Draft Future Transport Strategy


469. CiS05: Submission to the Department of Planning and

Environment regarding the Western Harbour Tunnel Beaches

Link (WHTBL)


Report of Gavin McConnell, Executive Planner Metro

This report has been prepared to advise Councillors of a preliminary submission made

to the Department of Planning in respect of the Western Harbour Tunnel Beaches Link.

The RMS has applied to the Department of Planning to classify the project as State

Significant Infrastructure (SSI). This would then lead to the preparation of an

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and subsequent determination as to whether the

project would proceed. The submission has been made on the basis of a Scoping Report

prepared by RMS as well as draft Secretaries Environmental Assessment Requirements

(SEARs). Due to time limits imposed by the Department of Planning (DPE), Council

endorsement was not able to be sought prior to forwarding the submission to DPE and

it is now referred to Council for endorsement and submission to the Department.

The submission at Attachment 1 is a far ranging one that includes reference to a

spectrum of issues that should be addressed in any future environmental impact

assessment. This includes justification for the project, environmental impacts such as

emissions, impact on north Sydney’s local road network, impacts upon open space,

vegetation, heritage and marine environments.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council endorse the submission attached to this report.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council endorse the submission attached to this report.

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470. CiS06: B-Line Update – Proposal to Convert T3 Lanes to

Bus Lanes


471. CiS07: Planning Proposal – 100 Christie Street,

St Leonards


Report of Scott Williamson, Senior Strategic Planner -Urban Design

On 21 December 2016, Council received a Planning Proposal and draft Voluntary

Planning Agreement (VPA) relating to the site at 100 Christie Street, St Leonards. The

site is located within the area investigated under the St Leonards / Crows Nest Planning

Study - Precinct 2 and 3, adopted by Council on 18 May 2015. The site also exists

within the more concise area identified by the Christie Street Masterplan, a vision for

which was adopted on 16 May 2016.

The subject site contains a 12 storey commercial building of brutalist design, with

frontages to Christie Street and Sergeants Lane. Also contained within the site is the

Christie Street Reserve, a public park that Council leases from the owner of 100

Christie Street.

The function of a planning proposal is to amend the planning controls of Council’s

LEP, while a VPA provides a legal requirement to deliver public benefit. The subject

Planning Proposal seeks to amend the planning controls to allow a building envelope

with maximum height of 132 metres (36 stories) and a floor space ratio of 18:1. It also

seeks to allow part of this envelope to extend beneath the southern half of Christie

Street Reserve, to accommodate a future basement. The proposal is inclusive of an

adjustment to the boundary of the Reserve to form a functional east-west boundary line.

The irregular shape of the Reserve will change as a result, however the 1071 square

metre size of the Reserve will be maintained.

The associated draft VPA proposes to make monetary and in-kind contributions to

community infrastructure in the precinct. These contributions have been independently

assessed as having a market value of $17.5 million. Contributions include the transfer

of ownership in stratum title to Council and landscape upgrade of Christie Street

Reserve. Also included is the streetscape upgrade of Sergeants Lane and Chandos

Street, adjacent to the site. Additionally, two whole floors of commercial space within

a future building will be dedicated to Council, for the purpose of a co-working space.

For the purpose of a future bike hub in the area, $100,000 will also be contributed to

Council.

The Planning Proposal and draft VPA have been assessed against the implementation

recommendations contained within the St Leonards / Crows Nest Planning Study -

Precinct 2 and 3, as well as the outcomes envisaged under the Christie Street

Masterplan Guidelines.

The form and massing of the proposal has been designed to respond to the objectives

and design requirements set out in the Christie Street Masterplan Guidelines. The

proposal presents an acceptable realisation of that envisaged by the Masterplan’s

‘Concept Option 1’. In doing so, the envelope minimises the potential for additional

foreseeable environmental impacts. The scheme seeks to achieve a balance of

consistency with the detail of ‘Concept Option 1’ with commercial viability. Of note is

the ability to provide adequate separation to the Forum building, located to the west,

which is generally provided between 18 and 24 metres.

The Planning Proposal presents a good opportunity for Council to realise the objectives

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of the community endorsed outcomes of the St Leonards/Crows Nest Planning Study

for Precinct 2 and 3 and the Christie Street Masterplan Guidelines, along with the

associated public benefits defined in each. Notable is the ability to see significant

improvement in pedestrian safety and amenity on the heavily trafficked Sergeants

Lane, for those using St Leonards Station.

The draft VPA has been reviewed by Council’s lawyers and a number of issues have

been identified that require resolution. These issues relate to legal drafting associated

with certainty of outcome, security of payment, timing of delivery of contributions and

enforcement of the agreement. Assuming satisfactory resolution of these issues, the

Planning Proposal and draft VPA are considered to implement the Masterplan’s

placemaking, employment, access and built form requirements to the fullest extent

practicable.

This report recommends Council seeks a Gateway Determination from the Department

of Planning and Environment. This should occur only once the Acting General

Manager is satisfied that the issues with the draft VPA, as identified by Council’s

lawyers, have been adequately resolved.

The Planning Proposal and draft VPA should then be exhibited concurrently, so as to

allow the community a full appreciation of what is being proposed. Council will have

the opportunity to execute the draft VPA when the post-exhibition report is reported to

Council.

The Planning Proposal is accompanied by a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement that

proposes to provide various monetary and in kind contributions to Council. The

contributions include:

Two whole floors of the commercial podium space, representing some 2,010

square metres of office space, dedicated to Council in perpetuity, with “warm shell”

fitout;

Dedication of the Christie Street Reserve to Council in perpetuity (the reserve is

currently leased by Council);

Full upgrade of Christie Street Reserve to Council’s specifications;

Upgrade of the Sergeants Lane and Chandos Street streetscapes; and

Monetary contribution of $100,000 to Council for the purpose of a bike hub in the

area.

The total value of the proposed contributions has been independently assessed as

having a market value in the order of $17.5 million to Council.

Recommending:

1. THAT upon satisfactory negotiation of issues with the draft VPA as identified by

Council’s lawyers, the General Manager be given the authority to forward the attached

Planning Proposal to the Minister for Planning in order to receive a Gateway

Determination in accordance with Section 56 of the Environmental Planning and

Assessment Act, 1979.

2. THAT the associated draft Voluntary Planning Agreement, as endorsed by the

General Manager as outlined in Recommendation No.1, be exhibited concurrently with

the subject Planning Proposal conditioned on it receiving a Gateway Determination.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT upon satisfactory negotiation of issues with the draft VPA as identified by

Council’s lawyers, the General Manager be given the authority to forward the attached

Planning Proposal to the Minister for Planning in order to receive a Gateway

Determination in accordance with Section 56 of the Environmental Planning and

Assessment Act, 1979.

2. THAT the associated draft Voluntary Planning Agreement, as endorsed by the

General Manager as outlined in Recommendation No.1, be exhibited concurrently with

the subject Planning Proposal conditioned on it receiving a Gateway Determination.

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472. CiS08: Ward Street Precinct Masterplan – Tender No.

15/2018



Items CLS01, CoS01, CoS02, CoS03, CoS04 and CoS05 be considered en globo.



Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

Community & Library Services Division

473. CLS01: Donation of a Public Art Work


Report of Martin Ellis, Director Community and Library Services

Council has received an offer by its owner to donate Piper’s Rill, a Robert Woodward

water sculpture; the artist’s work being known to Council through his water fountains

in Brett Whiteley Place. The offer is strongly supported by the family of the artist who

have independently looked at several sites in North Sydney for suitability. Piper’s Rill

is Robert Woodward’s last work, a quiet, reflective, in-ground water sculpture edged

by a bamboo grove, very different to the work already owned by Council. It is located

on private property.

Council has expressed an interest in acquiring the work and is investigating suitable

sites. Following Council’s resolution on 20 November 2017, contact has been initiated

with both the owner and the family representative of artist, thanking the owner for his

offer and the artist’s daughter, Ms Van Hagen, for her involvement. However, no

information beyond the original offer has been received to date.

While it is understood the owner intended the work be gifted to Council, there is no

information at present on the cost of relocation (including interim storage) and

recommissioning.

Recommending:


2. THAT input from Council’s Public Art or Playgrounds Consultants be sought to

review the extent to which Council’s pocket parks or playgrounds may be suitable sites

for a relocated Piper’s Rill.


2. THAT input from Council’s Public Art or Playgrounds Consultants be sought to

review the extent to which Council’s pocket parks or playgrounds may be suitable sites

for a relocated Piper’s Rill.

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Corporate Services Division

474. CoS01: Audit and Risk Committee Minutes – 17 November

2017


Report of Melissa Dunlop, Governance Co-ordinator

This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Audit and Risk

Committee held on 17 November 2017 for Council adoption. The Minutes are attached

for information.

Recommending:

1. THAT the Minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 17 November

2017 be received.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 17 November

2017 be received.

475. CoS02: Councillor Workshop - Finance: Actions Rising –

17 October and 14 November 2017


Report of Garry Ross, Financial Services Manager

This report presents the actions arising from the Workshops held on 17 October and 14

November 2017. Actions arising will be addressed at the next Workshop.

Recommending: 1. THAT the summary of actions arising from the Councillor Workshop - Finance held

on 17 October and 14 November 2017 be noted.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT the summary of actions arising from the Councillor Workshop - Finance held

on 17 October and 14 November 2017 be noted.

476. CoS03: Investments and Loan Borrowings Held as at

31 October 2017


Report of Garry Ross, Manager Financial Services

This report provides details of the performance of Council’s investment portfolio and

borrowing limits for the period ending 31 October 2017.

Investment Portfolio:

The portfolio provided an annualised return of 3.43% for the year to date as at 31

October 2017, 1.71% above the reportable benchmark (BBSW Bank Bill Index).

Interest returns remain consistently above the benchmark. This was attributed to

additional funds being made available for investment and prudent selection and

allocation of these funds to the financial institutions which make up the investment

portfolio.

Borrowing Limits:

Council has commenced a $30 million debt facility and as at the reporting date, has

drawn down $9.5 million for capital works projects. Council continues to monitor

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interest rate risk whenever it borrows, regardless of whether the interest rates are fixed

or variable.

Any surplus funds generated in excess of adopted estimates will be transferred to

Council’s internally restricted reserves.

Investments and Loan borrowings funding comply with Council’s Financial

Management Policy.

Recommending:



477. CoS04: Management of 2017 New Year’s Eve in North

Sydney


Report of Justin Sheining, Acting Manager Communications & Events

This report provides a general overview of plans and key changes to the management

of NYE in North Sydney.

Additional physical safety measures have been requested by NSW Police. These will

be funded through savings in the existing event budget.

Recommending:



478. CoS05: Local Government Remuneration Tribunal

Submission 2018


Report of Sandra Moore, A/Director Corporate Services Council resolved at its meeting held on the 24 July 2017:

1. THAT Council writes to the Minister for Local Government asking her to direct the

Remuneration Tribunal to make a special determination reclassifying North Sydney

Council as a major CBD, in the light of the State Government’s own statements that

North Sydney plays a key role in both the State’s economy and cultural events.

2. THAT Council makes a submission to the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal

for its 2018 annual review, requesting the reclassification of North Sydney Council as

a major CBD.

3. THAT Council in its correspondence with the Local Government Remuneration

Tribunal specifically states that if the reclassification is successful, Council is not

seeking an increase in the stipend for Councillors and the Mayor.

4. THAT Council be kept informed of any correspondence from the Remuneration

Tribunal and Minister for Local Government regarding our classification and any

upcoming reviews for that classification.

The attached submission relates to resolution 2 above and provides a strong case

requesting North Sydney Council’s re-classification.

As the Council has resolved not to increase fees, there are no financial implications.

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Recommending:

1. THAT Council endorses the attached submission to the Local Government

Remuneration Tribunal.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council endorses the attached submission to the Local Government

Remuneration Tribunal.

It was moved by Councillor Baker, seconded by Councillor Barbour and resolved that

Items EPS01, OSE01 and C01 be considered en globo.



Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

Engineering & Property Services Division

479. EPS01: Draft Traffic and Parking Area Scheme (TAPAS)

Action Plans - Post Exhibition


Report of Michaela Kemp, Manager Traffic and Transport Operations and Gemma

North, Community Engagement Coordinator

This report provides an overview of the engagement findings for the Phase 2 Transport

and Parking Consultation recently completed. It details the engagement process,

including the promotion and awareness activities undertaken, the feedback mechanisms

used, the level of community participation in the process and the collated outcomes in

response to the public exhibition of the Traffic and Parking Area Scheme (TAPAS)

Action Plans.

Extensive community consultation took place in 2016 as part of Phase 1 of the project.

The findings were reported to Council on 18 July 2016 (Min. No. 247) whereby

Council resolved that TAPAS Action Plans be prepared.

The findings were used to inform the preparation of an Action Plan for each of the

seven TAPAS Zones. This involved undertaking a detailed technical review in each

TAPAS Zone including locations of public transport nodes, traffic count and crash data,

recent development approvals, and state government projects. A technical assessment

of the Phase 1 findings was also undertaken.

On 26 June 2017 Council resolved (Min. No. 214) to place the Draft Action Plans on

exhibition for a minimum of 60 days. The exhibition period commenced 3 August and

concluded 23 October 2017. Promotion of the opportunity to have a say occurred as

detailed in this report. Council received 45 submissions.

The related financial implications include cost of implementing each of the projects

within the action plan over the short (1-2 years), medium (2-5 years) and long-term (5-

10) years. Some projects may also be eligible for State and Federal Government Grants

including Black Spot and Active Transport Programs. The Action Plans will be used to

inform forward planning for Council budgets and grant funding applications.

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The funding of these projects will need to be considered and prioritised in the upcoming

preparation of Council’s Delivery Program for 2018/19 to 2020/21. Funding sources

will need to be identified and reviewed, along with all other projects. The projects will

also require consideration in the preparation of the Long Term Financial Plan, Asset

Management Plan and the Resourcing Strategy.

Recommending:

1. THAT Council adopt the final Traffic and Parking Area Scheme (TAPAS) Action

Plans for TAPAS Zones 1 to 7 and the Action Plans be published on Council’s website,

subject to title changes being made throughout the documents.

2. THAT the title of the TAPAS Action Plans be changed to Local Area Traffic

Management (LATM) Action Plan and list the respective suburbs on the cover pages

for each LATM.

3. THAT Council note Attachment No. 3 – the summary of amendments to each Action

Plan made after Phase 2 community engagement

4. THAT the associated costs of implementing the Action Plans be considered in

preparation of the Delivery Program for 2018/19 to 2020/21.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council adopt the final Traffic and Parking Area Scheme (TAPAS) Action

Plans for TAPAS Zones 1 to 7 and the Action Plans be published on Council’s website,

subject to title changes being made throughout the documents.

2. THAT the title of the TAPAS Action Plans be changed to Local Area Traffic

Management (LATM) Action Plan and list the respective suburbs on the cover pages

for each LATM.

3. THAT Council note Attachment No. 3 – the summary of amendments to each Action

Plan made after Phase 2 community engagement

4. THAT the associated costs of implementing the Action Plans be considered in

preparation of the Delivery Program for 2018/19 to 2020/21.

480. EPS02: Traffic Committee - Minutes 24 November 2017


481. EPS03: Sustainable Transport Reference Group - Minutes

13 November 2017

Report of Michaela Kemp, Manager Traffic & Transport Operations

This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Sustainable

Transport Reference Group held on 13 November 2017 for Council endorsement. The

Minutes are attached for information.

Nil.

Recommending: 1. THAT the information on current Sustainable Transport Projects be received.

2. THAT the Mayor write to the Premier strongly objecting to the B- Line Project as

being unsustainable.

3. THAT the Sustainable Transport Reference Group recommend that Council write

to the Minister for Transport to call for a 3-month moratorium on the B-Line works in

the North Sydney Local Government Area in order to collect traffic and safety data to

inform the future gains.

4. THAT the Sustainable Transport Reference Group call again on the State

Government to undertake a holistic traffic and transport plan for both the north shore

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and the northern beaches, which includes consideration of the additional densities

which are a planned approach.

5. THAT this Reference group in light of the release of the scoping study on the

Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link, express its strong concerns in relation to

the impact and scale of the proposed infrastructure works and request that further

investigation of other public transport options, in particular rail, be undertaken.

Concerns from this Group include pollution, loss of tree canopy, safety, increased

traffic on local roads, loss of amenity, air pollution, effect on our urban corridor

including cycle ways and other sustainable transport.

6. THAT Council write to the State Government to request that an automatic pedestrian

phase be incorporated into all Traffic Control Signals removing the need for ‘call

buttons’.

A Motion was moved by Councillor Gibson and seconded by Councillor Barbour,

1. THAT the information on current Sustainable Transport Projects be received.














buttons’.

An Amendment was moved by Councillor Beregi, seconded by Councillor Baker,

1. THAT the information on current Sustainable Transport Projects be received.

2. THAT the Mayor write to the Premier strongly objecting to the B- Line Project as

being unsustainable.

3. THAT the Sustainable Transport Reference Group recommend that Council write

to the Minister for Transport to call for a 3-month moratorium on the B-Line works in

the North Sydney Local Government Area in order to collect traffic and safety data to

inform the future gains.














buttons’.

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The Amendment was put and lost.



Gibson N Barbour N

Beregi Y Drummond N

Keen N Gunning N

Brodie N Mutton N

Carr Y Baker Y




Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr N Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT the information on current Sustainable Transport Projects be received.














buttons’.

Open Space & Environmental Services Division

482. OSE01: Environment Reference Group 13 November 2017


Report of Peita Rose, Governance Officer

This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Environment

Reference Group held on 13 November 2017, for Council endorsement. The Minutes

are attached for information.

Recommending:

1. THAT the report on the Compost Revolution be received.

2. THAT the report on Waste and Resource Recovery be received.

3. THAT Council look into the feasibility of introducing mattress collection and/or

acceptance of mattresses at the community recycling centre in Artarmon.

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4. THAT the report on Community Engagement for the Waste and Recycling

Collection Tender be noted.

5. THAT the report on the activities at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability be

noted.

6. THAT the report on the Green Events Program be received.

7. THAT the report on Council’s Water and Energy Management Programs is noted.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT the report on the Compost Revolution be received.

2. THAT the report on Waste and Resource Recovery be received.

3. THAT Council look into the feasibility of introducing mattress collection and/or

acceptance of mattresses at the community recycling centre in Artarmon.

4. THAT the report on Community Engagement for the Waste and Recycling

Collection Tender be noted.

5. THAT the report on the activities at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability be

noted.

6. THAT the report on the Green Events Program be received.

7. THAT the report on Council’s Water and Energy Management Programs is noted.

483. OSE02: Professional Swimming Coaching Rights, North



CORRESPONDENCE

484. C01: Sydney Coastal Councils Group Minutes from the Annual

General Meeting – 28 October 2017


Submitted for consideration is the Minutes of the Sydney Coastal Councils Group’s

Annual General Meeting, held on 28 October 2017 at North Sydney Council.

1. THAT the Minutes of the Sydney Coastal Councils Group’s Annual General

Meeting, held on 28 October 2017 be received.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Minutes of the Sydney Coastal Councils Group’s Annual General

Meeting, held on 28 October 2017 be received.

MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE

HAS BEEN GIVEN

485. NoM01: Notice of Motion No. 53/17 by Cr Drummond –

29/11/17

Re: Recycling of Soft Plastics and Organics Waste

1. THAT consideration of the collection and recycling of soft plastics and organics

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waste be included in any upcoming community consultation relating to North Sydney

Council’s waste disposal and processing.

2. THAT indication of cost and logistics for the collection and recycling of soft plastics

and organics waste be requested from tenderers in any contractual renewals relating to

waste disposal and processing services.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Drummond and seconded by Councillor Baker.




Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT consideration of the collection and recycling of soft plastics and organics

waste be included in any upcoming community consultation relating to North Sydney

Council’s waste disposal and processing.

2. THAT indication of cost and logistics for the collection and recycling of soft plastics

and organics waste be requested from tenderers in any contractual renewals relating to

waste disposal and processing services.


Re: “Dog Poo Fairy Campaign” with Mosman Council

1. THAT Council join Mosman Council in the award winning “There is no such thing

as the Poo Fairy” Campaign.

2. THAT Council identify additional locations for waste bags and bins and install

where appropriate.

3. THAT Council conduct an information campaign for dog owners, park users and

dog walking businesses in relation to their responsibilities when in public areas with

their dogs, including on footpaths and off-leash parks.

A Motion was moved by Councillor Beregi and seconded by Councillor Baker,

1. THAT Council join Mosman Council in the award winning “There is no such thing

as the Poo Fairy” email and communication Campaign.


where appropriate.





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Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council join Mosman Council in the award winning “There is no such thing

as the Poo Fairy” email and communication Campaign.


where appropriate.





Re: B-Line Bus


488. NoM04: Notice of Motion No. 56/17 by Crs Barbour, Keen

and Mutton – 29/11/17

Re: The North Sydney LGA Flood Study (WMAwater, 2017)


489. NoM05: Notice of Motion No. 57/17 by Cr Keen – 29/11/17

Re: Women’s Refuges in North Sydney

1. THAT Council increase the support for Women’s refuges in the North Sydney local

government area.

A Motion was moved by Councillor Keen and seconded by Councillor Gibson,

1. THAT Council increase the support for Women’s refuges in the North Sydney local

government area.

2. THAT a report be submitted to Council detailing the current level of support

provided by Council and outlining options for increasing both in-kind and monetary

support in future.


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Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council increase the support for Women’s refuges in the North Sydney local

government area.

2. THAT a report be submitted to Council detailing the current level of support

provided by Council and outlining options for increasing both in-kind and monetary

support in future.

490. NoM06: Notice of Motion No. 58/17 by Crs Keen, Barbour

and Mutton

Re: Review and Assessment of the Current Precinct System

1. THAT Council revisit the North Sydney Precinct Report presented to Council in

December 2012. Can the report be updated to reflect any details that need to be adapted

to ensure this is a current and relevant document.

2. THAT Council look at and evaluate again referring to the 2012 report.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Keen and seconded by Councillor Barbour.




Gibson Y Barbour Y

Beregi Y Drummond Y

Keen Y Gunning Y

Brodie Y Mutton Y

Carr Y Baker Y

RESOLVED: 1. THAT Council revisit the North Sydney Precinct Report presented to Council in

December 2012. Can the report be updated to reflect any details that need to be adapted

to ensure this is a current and relevant document.

2. THAT Council look at and evaluate again referring to the 2012 report.

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

Mr Adrian Panuccio declared an interest in Item Q01 and left the meeting at 9.21pm.

491. Q01: Recruitment of General Manager – Crs Baker,

Beregi and Carr – 29/11/17

Do the Mayor and Deputy Mayor (or any members of the General Manager’s

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Recruitment Panel) intend to advise all Councillors on the process undertaken and

progress of the recruitment of the General Manager?

The Question with Notice was received by Council. The Mayor noted that a

memorandum was circulated to all Councillors in relation to this matter prior to the

meeting.

Mr Adrian Panuccio returned to the meeting at 9.21pm.

492. Suspension of Standing Orders

Councillor Baker asked that Standing Orders be suspended to acknowledge Council

staff for their excellent work in 2017 and wish them and their families a happy

Christmas and joyous New Year.

The Meeting concluded at 9.22pm.

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CHAIRPERSON A/GENERAL MANAGER

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