Minutes
Ordinary Council Meeting 19 October 2020,7:00pm All minutes are subject to confirmation at a subsequent meeting and may be amended by resolution at that meeting.
Ordinary Council 19 October 2020 MINUTES
PRESENT: Councillor P. Palmer (Chair), Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor K. Brent, Councillor D. Brooks-Horn, Councillor K. Morris, Councillor D. Strassberg Councillor F. Vissel and Councillor A. Zbik.
ALSO PRESENT: General Manager, Executive Manager – Environmental Services, Executive Manager – Open Space & Urban Services, Executive Manager – Human Services, Acting Executive Manager – Corporate Services, Coordinator – Strategic Planning
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
Mayor Palmer declared a significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to, Consultation Results for Finlayson Street Indented Parking Bays, as she owns property in nearby Birdwood Avenue. She indicated she would vacate the meeting and not debate or vote on the item.
Councillor Strassberg declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to, 100% renewable electricity and reduction in reliance of gas, as he and his family holds shares in Origin Energy. He indicated he would not vacate the meeting.
Councillor Zbik declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to, Consultation Results for Finlayson Street Indented Parking Bays, as he has a relative that lives in the affected area. He indicated he would not vacate the meeting.
Councillor Bennison declared a significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to The Canopy Parking Arrangements, as his firm holds a number of car parking spaces within The Canopy car park. He indicated he would vacate the meeting and not vote debate or vote on the item.
Later in the meeting, and prior to consideration of the item, Councillor Bennison declared a non- significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to, Draft Birdwood Lane DCP Amendment, as he owns a property on Birdwood Avenue. He indicated he would vacate the meeting and not vote debate or vote on the item.
APOLOGIES Apologies be received on behalf of Councillor D. Hutchens.
140 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Brooks-Horn that the apology be accepted and leave of absence be granted. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
OPENING OF MEETING WITH PRAYER The meeting was opened with a prayer by the General Manager.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY The Mayor gave an acknowledgement of Country.
WEBCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETING The Mayor advised those present that the Meeting was being webcast.
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PROCEDURAL MOTION
141 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that closed committee be deferred and considered as the last item.
For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
142 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Strassberg that Standing Orders be suspended and that members of the public who wish to address Council be allowed to do so for a maximum of three minutes. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). PUBLIC FORUM Kate Bartlett of Elizabeth Street, Sydney in regards to St Leonards South; Sam Sirdah of Elizabeth Street, Sydney in regards to St Leonards South; Anita Jubian of Greenwich in regards to St Leonards South; Barry Watkin of Lane Cove in regards to the Sport and Recreation Precinct; Dermot Duncan of Lane Cove in regards to the Sport and Recreation Precinct; Arlette Jubian of Greenwich in regards to St Leonards South; Albert Jubian of St Leonards in regards to St Leonards South; Don Murchison of Greenwich in regards to bicycle racks for the Greenwich Public School Kingslangley campus; Monique Murchison of Greenwich in regards to bicycle racks for the Greenwich Public School Kingslangley campus; Jacky Barker of Lane Cove in regards to communication, recycling bins and consultation; Merri Southwood of Greenwich in regards to Bob Campbell Oval; Wei Liak of St Leonards in regards to St Leonards South; Ann Proudfoot of Lane Cove in regards to 100% renewable electricity and reduction in reliance on gas (written submission); Bridget Kennedy of Lane Cove in regards to 100% renewable electricity and reduction in reliance on gas (written submission); David and Kerin Morehead of Greenwich in regards to Bob Campbell Oval (written submission); and, Pip Meachin of Greenwich in regards to Bob Campbell Oval (written submission).
RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
143 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bennison that Standing Orders be resumed. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). This is page no. 3 of Lane Cove Council's Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes held on 19 October 2020. Ordinary Council 19 October 2020 MINUTES
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 21 SEPTEMBER 2020
144 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn & Strassberg that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 21 September 2020 be received.
For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). 145 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brent & Strassberg that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 21 September 2020 be confirmed.
For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORDER OF THE DAY
146 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Strassberg that Council thanks Michael Mason, the Executive Manager – Environmental Service for his 17 years of service and commend him on his integrity, for his innovations to Council’s processes and for his assistance to our community in developing strategies towards a sustainable future environment. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
NOTICES OF MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION - 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY AND REDUCTION IN RELIANCE OF GAS. MOTION A Motion was moved by Councillors Zbik and Vissel that Council:- 1. Notes the following: a) Council currently purchases electricity through contracts with Origin Energy through SSROC (Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils). Council supplements the energy it produces from its own solar installations on Council buildings with energy supplied from Origin Energy sourced from fossil-fuel generation. This energy supply contract expires on 30 June 2022. b) Council currently is working towards the 2036 target of an 80% reduction in emissions and 0% increase in water use. Council has undertaken to establish a 2024 progressive target in the 2020 - 2024 Community Strategic Plan (CSP). c) According to the CSIRO, AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator) and other sources, renewable electricity costs are now generally lower than fossil-fuel based electricity and falling (2,3,4,5). d) Council declared a climate emergency in September 2019 and intends to take all practical steps possible to reduce its greenhouse emissions. e) The councils of Randwick, Ryde, Inner West, Waverley, Canterbury Bankstown, Canada Bay, Liverpool & Woollahra have recently passed motions opposing fracking and sourcing gas from Coal Seam Gas extraction by Origin Energy.
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2. Resolves the following: a) Council commits to securing the maximum allocation from renewable electricity generation at the earliest possible opportunity when it is due to renew its energy supply contract from 1 July 2022 onwards. b) Expressing our support for the traditional owners and communities in the Northern Territory, who have expressed their strong opposition to Coal Seam Gas extraction and fracking due its threats to the climate, and to their lands, waters and rights. c) Requesting that Origin Energy cease all plans to conduct Coal Seam Gas extraction and fracking in the Northern Territory and elsewhere due to its impact on the climate, communities, environment and water, and commit to further investment in environmentally and socially sustainable renewable energy projects. d) Council considers funding towards suitable projects in the 2021/2022 financial year that will assist in tracking Council’s total renewable energy generation across all its facilities to accurately report what percentage of Council’s energy usage is sourced from local and contracted renewable energy generation. e) That staff report back to Council on the options for achieving this as soon as practicable. Upon being put to the meeting the Motion was declared lost. For the Motion were Councillors Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 3). Against the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total 5).
MATTER ARISING
147 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brent and Strassberg that Council explore the potential participation of the LGA in Ausgrid’s new pilot program rolling out community batteries in Sydney councils and a further report be submitted to Council. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
NOTICE OF MOTION - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN LANE COVE
148 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brent and Brooks-Horn that Council:- 1. Explore and expand its role in the mental health landscape as a local resource to disseminate information, provide community support and advocacy to residents struggling with mental health issues, illness and prevention; 2. Develops a framework around Mental Health Month that builds awareness, reduces stigma surrounding mental illness and celebrates mental health; and that 3. Receive a report on the above. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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MATTER ARISING
149 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brent and Bennison that Council:- 1. Representing the whole of the Lane Cove community, declares it has no tolerance for intimidating, threatening or psychologically abusive behaviour, or behaviour that entices hatred and results in damage of privately owned or public property, and that personally targets elected representatives and officials of Lane Cove Council. Standing for office or being elected to one should not entail being the subject of such behaviours in our community. 2. Modify its ‘Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy’ to include, where the General Manager thinks necessary, provision of security measures for a Councillor and if necessary undertake community consultation.
For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
NOTICE OF MOTION - ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION SESSION OF THE BOB CAMPBELL OVAL MASTERPLAN ON SITE
150 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Vissel and Morris that an extra consultation session be held on Friday afternoon, 23 October 2020 from 3.30pm to 6.30pm onsite and the consultation period for the receipt of submissions close 5pm Sunday 01 November 2020. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
OFFICER REPORTS FOR DETERMINATION
Councillor Katherine Morris and Scott Bennison left the meeting, the time being 09:08 pm
Councillor Scott Bennison returned to the meeting 9:09pm
Councillor Katherine Morris returned to the meeting, the time being 09:10 pm
Councillor Daniel Strassberg left the meeting, the time being 09:23 pm
Councillor Daniel Strassberg returned to the meeting, the time being 09:24 pm
Councillor David Brooks-Horn left the meeting, the time being 09:24 pm
Councillor David Brooks-Horn returned to the meeting, the time being 09:26 pm
ST LEONARDS SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN AND LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN - POST EXHIBITION
151 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bennison that Council:- 1. Adopt the amended Development Control Plan attached at AT-2 and AT-3 for Locality 8 – St Leonards South, and the Landscape Master Plan attached at AT-4; 2. Notify the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment of the outcome. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg and Morris (Total 6). Against the Motion were Councillors Vissel and Zbik (Total 2).
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ST LEONARDS SOUTH - DRAFT SECTION 7.11 CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN
152 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that Council:- 1. Receive a report at the November 2020 meeting on the amended Section 7.11 Contributions Plan for the St Leonards South Residential Precinct, prior to being re- exhibited; 2. Suspend the application of the Lane Cove Section 94 Contributions Plan (August 1996) to the St Leonards South Precinct (shown in Figure 1 of this report) until IPART approves Council’s precinct specific Section 7.11 Contribution Plan for the area. 3. endorses the proposal to utilise the VPA process during the period of suspension. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
The Mayor Pam Palmer vacated the chair and left the meeting, the time being 09:47 pm.
The Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair.
CONSULTATION RESULTS FOR FINLAYSON STREET INDENTED PARKING BAYS
153 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Brent that:- 1. Council install two indented parking bays for short-term deliveries and removalist trucks on Finlayson Street as depicted in AT-1 subject to approval of the Traffic Committee; and 2. An appropriate time restriction for the two indented parking bays to be determined by the Traffic Committee. For the Motion were Councillors Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
The Mayor returned to the meeting, the time being 09:48 pm
Councillor Scott Bennison left the meeting, the time being 09:48 pm
Councillor Andrew Zbik left the meeting, the time being 09:51 pm
THE CANOPY PARKING ARRANGEMENTS
154 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brent and Brooks-Horn that Council adopt the current parking arrangements on Level P4 of The Canopy car park on a permanent basis and that a regular review be undertaken on the balance between permanent and early bird spaces on level P4. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Councillor Andrew Zbik returned to the meeting, the time being 09:52 pm
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LGNSW EXCELLENCE IN THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD - BEHAVIOUR CHANGE IN WASTE
155 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Vissel that the report be received and noted. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
DRAFT BIRDWOOD LANE DCP AMENDMENT
156 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Strassberg that:- 1. Council endorse the draft Development Control Plan attached at AT-1 for the purpose of public exhibition and undertake community consultation for a period of six (6) weeks in accordance with the consultation strategy outlined in this report; and 2. A further report be submitted at the conclusion of the exhibition.
For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 7). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Councillor Scott Bennison returned to the meeting, the time being 09:52 pm
DRAFT MODEL ASBESTOS POLICY - POST CONSULTATION
157 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Strassberg and Brent that Council:- 1. Adopt the Asbestos Policy shown attached at AT-1. 2. Actively promote awareness of the Asbestos Policy and the need to identify, manage and/or remove safely, asbestos. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2019/20 - REFERRED FOR AUDIT
158 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Strassberg and Brooks-Horn that:- 1. In respect to Council's General Purpose Financial Reports the following statement which is shown at AT-2 be provided for signature under delegated authority by the Mayor, one other Councillor, the General Manager and the Responsible Accounting Officer:- GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 Statement by Councillors and Management made pursuant to section 413 (2)(C) of the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended). The attached General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020, have been drawn up in accordance with the:-
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• Local Government Act 1993 (as amended) and the Regulations made thereunder; • Australian Accounting Standards and professional pronouncements; and • Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. To the best of our knowledge and belief, this Report:- • Presents fairly the Council's operating result and financial position for the year; • Accords with Council’s accounting and other records; and • That the statement be signed following audit to ensure there are no matters that would render this report false or misleading in any way. 2. In respect to Council's Special Purpose Financial Reports, the following statement which is shown at AT-3 be provided for signature by the Mayor, one other Councillor, the General Manager and the Responsible Accounting Officer:- SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 Statement by Councillors and Management made pursuant to the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. The attached Special Purpose Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020, have been drawn up in accordance with:- • NSW Government Policy Statement "Application of National Competition Policy to Local Government"; • Office of Local Government guidelines "Pricing & Costing for Council Businesses: Guide to Competitive Neutrality"; and • The Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. To the best of our knowledge and belief, these Reports:- • Present fairly the Council's operating result and financial position for each of Council’s declared Business Activities for the year; and • Accord with Council’s Accounting and other records. We are not aware of any matter that is false or misleading in any way. 3. Council's Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 be referred for audit by Council’s external Auditors. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
NSROC DESIGN REVIEW PANEL - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS
159 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Brent that Council:- 1. Appoint each suitably qualified applicant to the NSROC Design Review Panel pool of members; and 2. Delegate authority to the General Manager the authority to determine the Panel Chair and panel members for each meeting of Council’s Design Review Panel and design Excellence Panel meetings. 3. Request the General Manager circulate the shortlisted nominees to Councillors by 31 October 2020.
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For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
SUSTAINABILITY SMALL GRANT APPLICATIONS - ROUND 20
160 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Zbik and Strassberg that Council:- 1. Approve the funding from the Sustainability Small Grants Program for Happy Kids Early Learning to the value of $2,392.50; and 2. Approve the funding from the Sustainability Small Grants Program for St. Andrew’s Uniting Church Longueville to the value of $5,000; and 3. Give Public Notice of the proposed funding under Round 20 of the Sustainability Small Grants Program, and subject to no objections being received, grant the funds as outlined above. 4. defer the matter of the provision of bicycle and scooter racks at the Greenwich Public School until Council has received advice from the Principal. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
REVISED MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL COUNCILS IN NSW
161 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Strassberg and Brooks-Horn that Council adopt the revised Model Code of Conduct and the revised Procedures for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct as attached at A1-1 and AT-2. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS 2020
162 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Brent that Council note the Report and tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns of Designated Staff and Councillors for the return period 1 July 2019 till 30 June 2020. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
COUNCIL SNAPSHOT SEPTEMBER 2020
163 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Vissel that the report be received and noted. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
PROCEDURAL MOTION
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164 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Strassberg that the supplementary agenda item be considered. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
The Mayor ruled the matter to be of urgency in order to meet Council’s commitment to improve Development Application processing times with the Department of Planning.
VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT - 29-57 CHRISTIE STREET, ST LEONARDS
165 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bennison that:- 1. The report be received and noted;
2. Council give notice of its intention to enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement as outlined in the report with the developer of the subject site in accordance with the consultation strategy outlined in the report in conjunction with the Development Application for 28 days; 3. Following the community consultation, a further report be submitted to Council for determination For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
PROCEDURAL MOTION
166 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Strassberg that closed committee be commenced. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0). CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Pursuant to section 10A(4), the public were invited to make representations to the council meeting before any part of the meeting is closed, as to whether that part of the meeting should be closed to consider:
OFFICER REPORT FOR DETERMINATION NO. 104 SUBJECT: BUS SHELTER ROLLOUT It is recommended that the Council close so much of the meeting to the public as provided for under Section 10A(2) (c) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; it further being considered that discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to public interest by reason of the foregoing and as it outlines details of potential changes to the existing contract arising from the implications of COVID-19..
MAYORAL MINUTE NO. 10
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SUBJECT: MAYORAL MINUTE - GENERAL MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR 2019/20 It is recommended that the Council close so much of the meeting to the public as provided for under Section 10A(2) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the matter will involve the discussion of personnel matters concerning a particular individual; it further being considered that discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to public interest by reason of the foregoing.
OFFICER REPORT FOR DETERMINATION NO. 105 SUBJECT: SENIOR STAFF MATTER It is recommended that the Council close so much of the meeting to the public as provided for under Section 10A(2) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the matter will involve the discussion of personnel matters concerning a particular individual; it further being considered that discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to public interest by reason of the foregoing and as it discusses potential appointments to Senior Staff positions.
No members of the public made representations.
CLOSED COMMITTEE
167 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Strassberg that:- 1. Resolve into Closed Committee to consider the business identified above. 2. Pursuant to section 10A(1)-(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, the media and public be excluded from the meeting on the basis that the business to be considered is classified confidential under the provisions of section 10A(2) as outlined above. 3. The correspondence and reports relevant to the subject business be withheld from access to the media and public as required by section 11(2) of the Local Government Act 1993. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Closed Committee commenced at 10:06pm.
Staff left the chamber.
Open Council resumed at 10:26 pm. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS The Mayor read the recommendations of the Item/s considered in Closed Committee
OFFICER REPORT FOR DETERMINATION NO. 104 SUBJECT: BUS SHELTER ROLLOUT
168 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that:- 1. The report be received and noted; and
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2. The General Manager be authorised to negotiate a revision to the oOh!media bus shelter contract for the installation of the remaining shelters as outlined in the report. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
MAYORAL MINUTE NO. 10 SUBJECT: MAYORAL MINUTE - GENERAL MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR 2019/20
169 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that Council:- 1. Commends the General Manager's performance overall as more than satisfactory and notes it as "outstanding" in a number of important respects;
2. Thanks the General Manager for his contribution in a difficult year where significant projects have nevertheless been delivered;
3. The General Manager's remuneration be as determined in Closed Session;
4. In the interests of the personal well-being, recommends that the General Manager not respond to correspondence over the weekends unless it relates to an emergency; and
5. Endorse the General Manager’s Performance Agreement 2020/21.
For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
OFFICER REPORT FOR DETERMINATION NO. 105 SUBJECT: SENIOR STAFF MATTER
170 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that Council note the General Manager consulted with the Council in relation to the proposed appointments to the positions of Executive Manager – Corporate Services and Executive Manager – Environmental Services. For the Motion were Councillors Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn, Strassberg, Vissel, Zbik and Morris (Total 8). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
CLOSE
The meeting closed at 10:28pm
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 16 November 2020, at which meeting the signature herein is subscribed.
MAYOR
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