Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Strathfield Held on 2 June 2009

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

COMMENCING: 7.10pm

PRESENT: Councillor K Kwon (Chairman) Councillor P Barron Councillor H Brett-Bowen Councillor D Lim Councillor T Maroun

Councillor B Carney arrived later in the proceedings

STAFF: General Manager Acting Director Corporate Services Director Operations Acting Director Technical Services Manager Environmental Services Communications Officer Acting Manager Governance Procurement Coordinator

1. OPENING: The prayer was read.

2. PECUNIARY INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Mayor, Councillor Keith Kwon declared that Motion Pursuant to Notice Item 10 B 1. Port Enfield Committee, submitted by Councillor Barron, may have reference to himself as a member of the Australian Labor Party, however he does not consider that there is any conflict of interest and intends to participate in discussions.

The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Hope Brett-Bowen declared that Motion Pursuant to Notice Item 10 B 1. Port Enfield Committee, submitted by Councillor Barron, may have reference to herself as a member of the Australian Labor Party, however she does not consider that there is any conflict of interest and intends to participate in discussions.

Councillor Danny Lim declared a conflict of interest concerning Motion Pursuant to Notice Item 10 B 1. Port Enfield Committee, submitted by Councillor Barron, as he has put in an application relating to this Committee and does not intend to vote on this matter.

3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

192/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Maroun)

That the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 5 May 2009, a copy of which have been furnished to each Councillor, be taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record of those meetings and that the Chairman and General Manager be authorised to sign such minutes. 2

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

193/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Barron)

That the minutes of the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 26 May 2009, a copy of which have been furnished to each Councillor, be taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record of those meetings and that the Chairman and General Manager be authorised to sign such minutes subject to the following amendment:

2. Appointment of Conduct Reviewers

“22/09 RESOLVED: (Carney/Lim)

1. That Mr Rod Rimes be appointed as a Conduct Reviewer. 2. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to invite former Councillors, Mr Scott Farlow, Mrs Brenda Gillard and Mrs Laurel O’Toole as Conduct Reviewers.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Carney, Lim and Maroun Against the Motion Councillors Kwon and Brett-Bowen

The above resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion:

Motion: (Brett-Bowen/Carney)

That Mr Rod Rimes and Ms Eve Dutton be appointed as Conduct Reviewers.

Voting on this item was unanimous.”

Voting on this item was unanimous.

4. APOLOGIES

An apology was tendered on behalf of Councillor Carney for late attendance.

It was noted that Councillor Eswaran was on leave of absence previously approved by Council.

194/09 RESOLVED: (Maroun/Barron)

That the apology tendered on behalf of Councillor Carney be accepted and leave of absence granted.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

5. DEFERRED/OUTSTANDING MATTERS AWAITING REPORT

Nil.

6. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MATTERS

Nil.

7. MAYORAL MINUTE

Nil.

8. COUNCILLORS’ QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR

The Mayor ruled the questions submitted by Councillor Lim out of order.

9. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

In accordance with Councils Code of Meeting Practice, Mrs T Le Strange addressed the Meeting.

Report of Strathfield Traffic Committee Meeting held on 19 May 2009

195/09 RESOLVED: (Barron/ Brett-Bowen)

That the minutes of the Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 May 2009 be noted and the recommendations (if any) be adopted.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

Wedding of the Deputy Mayor

196/09 RESOLVED: (Maroun/Barron)

That Strathfield Municipal Council congratulates the Deputy Mayor of Strathfield, Councillor Hope Brett-Bowen, on her upcoming wedding.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

STANDING ORDERS WERE RESUMED 4

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

10. MOTIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICE

A. Notices of Motion signed by Councillors Barron, Carney, Lim and Maroun

1. Scratchiti Prevention Measures

I MOVE:

THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to prepare a report on the incidence of scratchiti in the Strathfield local government area, as well as measures to prevent and eliminate scratchiti, including, but not limited to, the utilisation of safety film and/or grilles on potential targets, such as windows.

197/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Maroun)

That the Motion be adopted.

Voting on this item was unanimous

2. Review of Business Continuity Plan

I MOVE:

THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to review and update Council’s Business Continuity Plan – as recommended by the New South Wales Department of Local Government Circular to Councils 09-16 of Friday, May 1st, 2009 – AND THAT a report to Council be prepared accordingly.

The Mayor ruled the Motion out of order.

3. Meetings of the Planning Committee

I MOVE:

THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to convene meetings of the Planning Committee, on second Tuesday of each month, commencing at 7.00 pm, as follows:

(a) at the Council Chambers, in the first instance; and

(b) at the Town Hall, as required.

For the Motion: Councillor Lim Against the Motion: Councillors Barron, Brett – Bowen, Kwon and Maroun

The MOTION when put was LOST.

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

4. Joint Regional Planning Panels

I MOVE:

(a) Diminished Role of Council

The role of Strathfield Municipal Council and our local community will be diminished as the panels will include three (3) state government-appointed members, including the chairperson, and only two (2) appointed by the local government area where the development is located – this will result in Council and our community having only a minority voice in local development decisions; and

(b) Lack of Accountability

The panel members will not be accountable to the local community of Strathfield as the state-appointed panel members will never face an election – so, although they will be ‘legally’ accountable, the only person they are ‘politically’ accountable to is the state planning minister, who can dismiss them at any time; and

The panels will determine a large range of local developments, capturing all commercial, residential, mixed use, retail and tourism developments valued at over $10 million, ‘ecotourism’ projects and public and community infrastructure projects valued at over $5 million, such as child care facilities, places of worship and schools, designated developments, certain coastal developments currently determined under Part 3A, and projects over $5 million, where Council is the proponent or has a conflict of interest; and

(d) More Cost and Delay, But Less Local Input

The panels will be costly, delay decision making and remove local input – with six JRPPs regions to be established (‘Northern’, ‘Hunter-Central Coast’, ‘Southern’, ‘Sydney Metropolitan East’ and ‘Sydney Metropolitan West’ – with the Sydney CBD to be excluded), local residents and community groups will have to travel long distances and give up significant amounts of time just to attend meetings – moreover, the state government has made no firm commitment on how the panels will be funded, making it likely that local communities, like Strathfield, will also bear the cost of running this additional layer of bureaucracy and also be responsible for the costs of defending panel decisions in any legal appeals, such as before the Land and Environment Court; and

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

(e) Impractical Implementation Timeframe

The proposed commencement of JRPPs on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009, is impractical as there has been no consultation with Strathfield Municipal Council and our local community, and no opportunity for Ms Judge and the government to obtain practical feedback on the proposed model – indeed, many important operational procedures for the JRPPs are yet to be finalised.

198/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Barron)

That the Motion be adopted.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Lim and Maroun Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

5. Crime at Strathfield Train Station

I MOVE:

THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to condemn the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and the New South Wales State Government, for the alarmingly and unacceptably high incidents of crime at the Strathfield railway station, which now ranks as the FOURTH (4TH) most dangerous train station on the entire CityRail network – with SIXTY-NINE (69) recorded criminal incidents and TWENTY-SIX (26) assaults at the station between December 2007 and November 2008 – AND THAT Council further resolves, once again, to call on Ms Judge and the state government to open a genuine TWENTY-FOUR (24) hour, SEVEN (7) day operational police station at Strathfield.

199/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Barron)

That the Motion be adopted.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Lim and Maroun Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

The above Resolution was subject to the following Amendment which was LOST.

AMENDMENT: (Kwon/Brett-Bowen)

That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to express concern for the alarmingly high incidents of crime at Strathfield railway station and that Council resolves to call upon, the Hon. Tony Kelly MP, Minister for Police and the state government to have more Police presence around Strathfield Railway Station.

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

For the Amendment: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon Against the Amendment: Councillors Barron, Lim and Maroun

6. Cooks River Corridor Open Space

I MOVE:

THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to call on the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and the New South Wales State Government, to hand over to Council the disused land owned by the New South Wales State Government at Madeline Street, Strathfield South/Belfield, for the purpose of open space parkland along the Cooks River Corridor.

200/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Maroun)

That the Motion be adopted.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Lim and Maroun Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

The above Resolution was subject to the following Amendment which was LOST.

AMENDMENT: (Kwon/Brett-Bowen)

That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to call on the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts to lobby on behalf of Strathfield Council the relevant State Government Minister to relinquish ownership of the disused land owned by the New South Wales State Government at Madeline Street, Strathfield South/Belfield, and give to Strathfield Council for the purpose of open space parkland along the Cooks River Corridor.

For the Amendment: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon Against the Amendment: Councillors Barron, Lim and Maroun

7. Proposed changes to Heritage and Planning Laws

I MOVE:

THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to prepare a report on the proposed changes to state heritage and planning legislation, which are currently before the New South Wales Parliament, and their potential impact on the Strathfield local government area.

Councillor Carney entered the Meeting Room. 8

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

201/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Maroun)

That the Motion be adopted.

Voting on this item was unanimous

8. Crime at Homebush and Flemington Train Stations

I MOVE:

THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to condemn the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and the New South Wales State Government, for failing to adequately protect the people of Homebush and Homebush West, in the Strathfield local government area, having regard to the recent sex attacks at Homebush and Flemington Railway Stations, AND THAT Council further resolves, once again, to call on Ms Judge and the state government to open a genuine TWENTY-FOUR (24) hour, SEVEN (7) day operational police station at Strathfield.

202/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Barron)

That the Motion be adopted.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Carney, Lim and Maroun Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

The above Resolution was subject to the following Amendment which was LOST.

AMENDMENT: (Kwon/Brett-Bowen)

That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to express concern at the recent serious attacks of women at Homebush and Flemington Railway Stations, and that Council further resolve to call upon, the Hon. Tony Kelly MP, Minister for Police and the state government to have more Police presence at Homebush and Flemington Railway Stations.

For the Amendment: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon Against the Amendment: Councillors Barron, Carney, Lim and Maroun

B. Notice of Motion signed by Councillor Barron

Having declared a conflict of interest, Councillor Lim left the Meeting Room. 9

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

1. Port Enfield Committee

I MOVE:

THAT Strathfield Council write to Sydney Ports, the Planning Minister and the Member for Strathfield, expressing its total dissatisfaction at the appointment of 3 ALP members out of a total of 5 members of the Enfield Community Liaison Committee, and that Council requests Sydney Ports to recommence the selection process of NON POLITICAL members.

203/09 RESOLVED: (Barron/Carney)

That the Motion be adopted.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Carney and Maroun Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

Councillor Lim returned to the Meeting Room.

11. GENERAL BUSINESS

1. 2009 National General Assembly of Local Government

204/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Carney)

That Councillor Tony Maroun represents Strathfield Council as the voting delegate at the 2009 National General Assembly of Local Government.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

2. 2009 Local Government Conference – Call for Motions

205/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Carney)

That Councillors be requested to forward any suggested Motions for submission to the 2009 Local Government Conference.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

3. Nominations for the Joint Regional Planning Panels

206/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Carney)

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

That Council moves to delegate the authority to the General Manager to nominate two (2) persons and an alternate member who could replace a Council nominee if unavailable, to become members of the Joint Regional Planning Panels.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

4. Go For 2&5 Campaign

207/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Barron)

That Council promote and support the Go for 2&5 Campaign in the Strathfield local government area.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

5. Strathfield Council Spring Fair

208/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Maroun)

1. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to note the report on the Strathfield Spring Fair.

2. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to hold the 2009 Strathfield Spring Fair on Saturday, September 27th, 2009.

3. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves:

(a) not to endorse moving the Strathfield Spring Fair from Strathfield Park to Mason Park on the basis that the proposed move may have a deleterious impact on the Fair, and, in particular, the attendance by residents, ratepayers and other stakeholders of the Strathfield local government area; and

(b) to hold the 2009 Strathfield Spring Fair at Strathfield Park.

4. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to prepare a costs and benefits analysis, with a full disclosure of the financial implications, of: (a) retaining the 2010 Strathfield Spring Fair at Strathfield Park; and (b) returning the 2010 Strathfield Spring Fair to the Strathfield Town Centre (the original location of the Strathfield Spring Fair); and (c) relocating the 2010 Strathfield Spring Fair to another suitable location in the Strathfield local government area. 11

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

5. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to prepare an urgent costs and benefits analysis, with a full disclosure of the financial implications, including, but not limited to:

(a) the full budget break down of anticipated expenditure for the 2009 Strathfield Spring Fair; and (b) the number residents of the Strathfield local government area anticipated to take part in the 2009 Strathfield Spring Fair; and, consequently, (c) the anticipated costs per capita of staging the 2009 Strathfield Spring Fair; and (d) the anticipated sources of revenue from the 2009 Strathfield Spring Fair, including, but not limited to:

(i) Australian Commonwealth Government grant funding; and (ii) New South Wales State Government grant funding; and (iii) funding from other organisations in the Strathfield local government area; and (iv) sponsorship from the private sector; and (v) ‘in kind’ support from the private sector as well as voluntary and community based organisations; and (vi) entrance fees and charges from food and variety stall holders and the like; and (vii) other appropriate sources of revenue

(e) options for staging the event with a total proposed expenditure of:

(i) $90,000; and/or (ii) $80,000; and/or (iii) $60,000; and/or (iv) $40,000; and/or (v) $20,000; and/or (vi) other appropriate amounts.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Carney, Lim and Maroun Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Brett-Bowen/Carney)

1. That Council note the date of the Strathfield Council Spring Fair, Saturday 27 September 2009.

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

2. That Council endorse moving the Strathfield Spring Fair from Strathfield Park to Mason Park.

6. 2009 Cooks River Fun Run

209/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Maroun)

1. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to note the report and to endorse in principle the concept of a Cooks River Fun Run.

2. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to prepare a costs and benefits analysis of staging a Cooks River Fun Run, including, but not limited to:

(a) the full budget break down of anticipated expenditure; and

(b) the number residents of the Strathfield local government area anticipated to take part in the event; and, consequently,

(d) the anticipated sources of revenue, including, but not limited to:

(i) Australian Commonwealth Government grant funding; and (ii) New South Wales State Government grant funding; and (iii) funding from other local councils located along the Cooks River; and (iv) sponsorship from the private sector; and (v) ‘in kind’ support from the private sector as well as voluntary and community based organisations; and (vi) entrance fees and charges from competitors, food stall holders and the like; and

(e) options for staging the event with a total proposed expenditure of:

(i) $60,000; and/or (ii) $45,000; and/or (iii) $30,000; and/or (iv) $15,000; and/or (v) $5,000; and/or (vi) other appropriate amounts.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Brett-Bowen/Carney)

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

That Council note the report in principle and endorse the Strathfield Municipal Council fun Run.

7. Arts Funding Program

210/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Barron)

1. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to note the report concerning the Arts Funding Program, and, in particular, ‘that current government policy falls short of providing a strategic approach to culture in the Inner West’, as stipulated in the report.

2. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to call on the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and, in particular, in her capacity as the Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, to immediately amend the ‘current government policy [which] falls short of providing a strategic approach to culture in the Inner West’, as stipulated in the report, and, moreover, to amend the policy to provide a more equitable approach to funding for the people of Strathfield, AND THAT, additionally, a motion from Council to that effect be submitted to the 2009 Local Government Association Conference at Tamworth.

3. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to prepare a report on the costs and benefits of establishing a community facility for artistic and cultural purposes, including, but not limited to, an art gallery, including, but not limited to, funding options such as government grants and/or joint ventures with the private sector.

4. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to call on the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and, in particular, in her capacity as the Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, to provide funding to Strathfield Municipal Council for the establishment of a community facility for artistic and cultural purposes including, but not limited to, an art gallery.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Brett-Bowen/Barron)

That the report concerning Arts Funding Program be noted.

8. Compliance Requirements for Goods and Services Tax

211/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Barron)

That Council approve the Goods and Services Tax Certificate for the period 1 May 2008 to 30 April 2009.

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

Voting on this item was unanimous.

9. Investment Report as at 30 April 2009

212/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Maroun)

That the Record of Cash Investments as at 30 April 2009 be noted.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

10. Request for Financial Assistance - Town Hall Booking

213/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Maroun)

That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves, pursuant to the request from Palmera Projects Inc to ‘either waive the fees of hiring Strathfield Town Hall on the 29th or allow a discount’, to provide financial assistance to Palmera Projects Inc for the hire of the Strathfield Town Hall in the amount of a fifty per cent hiring fee reduction of $281.60.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Carney, Lim and Maroun Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Brett-Bowen/Carney)

That financial assistance ofr$563.20 for the hire of the Strathfield Town Hall by a non-profit institution ‘Palmera Projects Inc’ be approved.

11. Compliance Issues Homebush West

214/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Barron)

1. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to note the report on Compliance and Enforcement Issues in Homebush West and to support the actions of Council officers to date with respect to compliance and enforcement issues in the Homebush West Town Centre.

2. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to open a dialogue with local residents, businesses, bodies corporate and managing agents, including, but not limited to, strata management agents, and all other appropriate stakeholders, in and around the Homebush West Town Centre with a view to introducing an educational campaign on compliance and enforcement issues, including, but not limited 15

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

to, the matters outlined in the report to Council, AND THAT a further progress report be submitted to Council.

3. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to authorise the General Manager to increase regular patrols by compliance officers, rangers and other appropriate Council staff with respect to compliance and enforcement issues in and around the Homebush West Town Centre, including, but not limited to, a daily patrol of the local shopping precinct, and with a view to undertaking a ‘zero tolerance’ approach with respect to breaches of Council rules and other appropriate laws enforced by Council, AND THAT a further progress report be submitted to Council.

Voting on this item was unanimous

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Brett-Bowen/Maroun)

That Council notes and supports the actions of Council officers to date in regards to compliance and enforcement issues in the Homebush West Town Centre.

12. Local Government Film Protocol

215/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Barron)

That the report on the Local Government Film Protocol be noted and a further report be submitted when the minutes of the meeting held with other Councils to discuss issues with the protocol are available and the issues resolved.

Voting on this item was unanimous

13. Global Financial Crisis – Waste Management

216/09 RESOLVED: (Brett-Bowen/Barron)

That the report on the effects of the current global financial crisis on waste management and recycling be noted.

Voting on this item was unanimous

14. Financial Assistance

217/09 RESOLVED: (Maroun/ Brett-Bowen)

1. That Council approve financial assistance of $35,000 to Ms Marie Thomson due to personal hardship. 16

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

2. That it be noted that this matter was not related to any commercial activity, breach of any Planning codes or other legislation.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Brett-Bowen, Carney, Lim and Maroun Against the Motion: Councillor Kwon

. 15. Financial Assistance Grants Allocations

218/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Barron)

1. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to note the report concerning Financial Assistance Grants Allocations, and, in particular, ‘that the proposed change to the methodology will result in a more equitable distribution of funds across NSW Councils’, as stipulated in the report.

2. That Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to make representations in support of a review of the methodology and distribution of funds under the Australian Commonwealth Government Financial Assistance Grants to the:

(a) Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Kevin Michael Rudd MP, the Australian Commonwealth Government, and the Leader of the Federal Opposition, the Honourable Malcolm Bligh Turnbull MP, and the Federal Opposition; and the

(b) Federal Member for Lowe, the Honourable John Paul Murphy MP, the Federal Member for Reid, the Honourable Laurie Donald Thomas Ferguson MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services, the Federal Member for Blaxland, Mr Jason Dean Clare MP, and Senator Concetta Anne Fierravanti-Wells, Senator for New South Wales; and the

(c) Premier of New South Wales, the Honourable Nathan Rees MP, and the New South Wales State Government, and the Leader of the New South Wales Opposition, Mr Barry Robert O’Farrell MP, and the New South Wales Opposition; and the

(d) State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, the State Member for Auburn, the Honourable Barbara Mazzel Perry MP, Minister for Local Government, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health), the State Member for Drummoyne, Ms Angela D’Amore MP, Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Police, the State Member for Bankstown, Mr Anthony Paul Stewart MP, and the Honourable Donald Thomas Harwin MLC, Opposition Whip in the Legislative Council; and the

(e) Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales, and the New South Wales Local Government Grants Commission,

3. That, additionally, a motion from Council to that effect be submitted to the 2009 Local Government Association Conference at Tamworth.

Voting on this item was unanimous. 17

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Brett-Bowen/Maroun)

That representations be made to the NSW Premier, the Local Government and Shires Associations and the NSW Local Governments Grant Commissions in support of a review of the methodology and distribution of funds under the Commonwealth Government Financial Assistance Grants.

12. MATTERS OF URGENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLAUSE 241 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL REGULATION, 2005.

219/09 RESOLVED: (Kwon/Carney)

That pursuant to Clause 14(3) of the Local Government (Meetings) Regulation 1999 the following matter be dealt with as it is considered to be of great urgency.

The Chairman ruled that the matter was of great urgency.

1. Domestic Waste Charges 2009/2010

220/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Carney)

1. THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to note the report on the Domestic Charge 2009/2010, and, in particular, ‘that the cost of the service will continue to rise . . . due to the increasing Section 88 levy under the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2001 [NSW], e.g. Tipping fees increase 7.2% (from $166.10 to approx $172.00 per tonne) and the recent increase to the standard recycling service of 33%’, as stipulated in the report.

2. THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to condemn the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and the New South Wales State Government, over the increasing Section 88 levy charges under the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW).

3. THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to call on the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and the New South Wales State Government, to freeze Section 88 levy charges under the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW), and make no further increases to the charges, AND THAT, additionally, a motion from Council to that effect be submitted to the 2009 Local Government Association Conference at Tamworth.

4. THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to set the Domestic Charge 2009/2010 at $330.00 because of the increasing Section 88 levy charges under the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW) by the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for 18

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and the New South Wales State Government.

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Carney and Lim Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Brett-Bowen/Carney)

That the Domestic Waste Charge for 2009/2010 be set at $330.

This matter was recommitted for consideration. Refer to Minute No. 223/09 for the resolution.

13. MATTERS FOR DECISION (For Consideration and/or Determination)

Nil.

14. CLOSED SESSION

221/09 RESOLVED: (Maroun/Carney)

In accordance with Section 10A (2) of the Local Government Act 1993 the following matters will be considered in Closed Session for the reason stated:

1. Council Advertising

The above matter is being considered in Closed Session as it relates to information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

The meeting proceeded into Closed Session with the press and public excluded.

1. Council Advertising

222/09 RESOLVED: (Kwon/Brett-Bowen)

That the matter be deferred to allow Council to obtain expert external legal advice.

Voting on this item was unanimous.

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Maroun/Carney) 19

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

1. That Council support the current advertising arrangements outlined in the report relating to the Inner West Weekly and Inner West Courier. 2. That Council consider advertising in the Strathfield Scene.

3. That Council consider future uses of the “Strathfield Scene” name.

Open Council resumed and details of the resolutions made in Closed Session were provided.

RECOMMITAL OF ITEM 12.1

223/09 RESOLVED: (Kwon/Carney)

That Item 12.1 be recommitted for further consideration.

12. URGENT BUSINESS

1. Domestic Waste Charges 2009/2010

224/09 RESOLVED: (Lim/Carney)

4. THAT Strathfield Municipal Council resolves to amend the Draft Management Plan to set the Domestic Charge 2009/2010 at $330.00 because of the increasing Section 88 levy charges under the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW) by the State Member for Strathfield, the Honourable Dianne Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, and the New South Wales State Government. 20

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF STRATHFIELD HELD ON 2 JUNE 2009

For the Motion: Councillors Barron, Carney and Lim Against the Motion: Councillors Brett-Bowen and Kwon

The above Resolution was first moved as an Amendment to the following Motion.

MOTION: (Brett-Bowen/Carney)

That the Domestic Waste Charge for 2009/2010 be set at $330.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING CLOSED AT 8.30PM.

The foregoing minutes were confirmed at the ORDINARY MEETING of the Council of the Municipality of Strathfield held on 7 July 2009.

Chairman______General Manager______