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Council Chambers 11 December 2014

The 3659th MEETING of COUNCIL will be held at the Council Chambers, North Sydney at 7.00pm on Monday, 15 December 2014. The agenda is as follows.

WARWICK WINN GENERAL MANAGER

North Sydney Council is an Open Government Council. The records of Council are available for public viewing in accordance with this policy, with the only exception being made for certain confidential documents such as legal advice, matters required by legislation not to be divulged, and staff matters.

APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY MATTERS BROUGHT FORWARD CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES of the previous Meeting DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MATTERS REFERRED TO COUNCILLOR INSPECTIONS MINUTES OF THE MAYOR RESCISSION MOTIONS of which due notice has been given REPORTS from Officers of the Council

CORRESPONDENCE to be read, and if necessary ordered upon MOTIONS of which due notice has been given QUESTIONS of which due notice has been given QUESTIONS without notice. COUNCILLORS PLEASE NOTE - ANY PAPERS RELATING TO FUTURE COUNCILLOR

INSPECTIONS OR RESCISSION MOTIONS SHOULD BE KEPT

VISITOR

Cr J e ffMORRIS

WOLLSTONECRAFT WARD

Cr S a ra hBURKE

CREMORNE WARD

DIRECTORCommunity &

Library ServicesMr Martin Ellis

DIRECTOREngineering &

Property ServicesMr Duncan Mitchell

DIRECTOROpen Space &

Environmental Services

Mr Robert Emerson

DIRECTORCity Strategy

Mr Joseph Hill

MANAGER CHIEF OPERATING

OFFICERMr Adrian Panuccio

Cr VéroniqueMARCHANDEAU

TUNKS WARD

Cr Vi rg i n i aBEVAN

VICTORIA WARD

COUNCIL OFFICERS

MAYORCr Jilly GIBSON

PUBLIC GALLERY

DIRECTORCorporate ServicesMr Ross McCreanor

GENERAL MANAGERMr Warwick Winn

Cr M e l i s s aCLARE

WOLLSTONECRAFT WARD

Cr Ste p h e nBARBOUR

CREMORNE WARD

Cr Zo ëBAKER

WOLLSTONECRAFT WARD

Cr M a r y A n nBEREGI

TUNKS WARD

Cr TonyC ARR

VICTORIA WARD

Cr MichelRE YMOND

VICTORIA WARD

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TO: The Mayor, Jilly Gibson and Councillors Reymond, Carr, Bevan, Burke, Barbour, Morris, Clare, Baker, Marchandeau, Beregi.

SUBJECT: 3659th MEETING OF COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 15

DECEMBER 2014

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

THAT THE MINUTES of the previous 3658th Council Meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2014 be taken as read and confirmed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

MINUTES OF THE MAYOR

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RESCISSION MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE

HAS BEEN GIVEN

1. Notice of Rescission No 8/14 By Councillors Beregi, Baker and

Clare

THAT the decision of Council at its meeting of 17 November 2014 regarding EPS03: 10 Carter Street, Cammeray, where it resolved:

1. THAT Council grants the occupants of No. 10 Carter Street, Cammeray a 3 year lease over a portion of the road reserve which lies adjacent to their property subject to the occupants: (i) indemnifying Council against any liabilities as a result of the lease. (ii) engaging the services of a licenced plumber to confirm the ownership and status of the stormwater pit as it is not identified as Council’s stormwater infrastructure. The plumber is required to supply Council with a letter in the form of a Certificate indicating the outcome of the investigation together with his recommendations. (iii) allowing Council and prescribed authorities to maintain access to the stormwater pit and associated services at all times. (iv) providing the information within 2 months of taking occupation of the site. (v) commissioning the services of a qualified Arborist, at their costs, to trim the overhanging branches and trees and relocate the rock garden back by one (1) metre in width, thus creating a pathway for access to the rear gate and for the purposes of the Streets Alive Volunteer. (vi) agreeing to the southern portion of the fence line being adjusted to be in line with the existing rock face garden to enable a portion of the grassed area to remain open. (vii) obtaining the advice and/or approval from Council’s Planning Department with respect to any proposed works on the site. 2. THAT all costs associated with the lease be borne by the applicant for the 3 year lease period. 3. THAT Council investigate the feasibility of creating a ‘pocket park’ over a portion of the road reserve which lies adjacent to 10 Carter Street, Cammeray.

be rescinded.

If successful, we intend to move: 1. THAT Council does not proceed with a lease agreement to the owners of No. 10 Carter Street, Cammeray over the portion of reserve adjoining their property. 2. THAT Council trim down the overgrowth within the reserve in accordance with Council’s Arborist’s recommendation for proper tree care management and landscaping. 3. THAT Council’s Open Space and Environment Department meet with the owners of 10 Carter Street, Cammeray to discuss the owners concerns re safety and set up a program to ensure that the reserve is regularly maintained to address

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the concerns of the adjoining property owner, and if necessary that the area is regularly patrolled by Council rangers. 4. THAT the bond paid to Council by the owners of 10 Carter Street, Cammeray be immediately refunded, with interest. 5. THAT Council determine the feasibility of a recreation space/sensory garden/small park in the reserve adjacent to 10 Carter Street, and if feasible, undertake the necessary steps to implement. 6. THAT the General Manager review and if necessary, prepare a report to Council on lease agreements of public land for private use. 7.THAT the General Manager immediately undertake an internal investigation into Council's handling of the proposed lease agreement of the portion of reserve adjoining 10 Carter St, Cammeray.

2. Notice of Rescission No 9/14 By Councillors Reymond,

Marchandeau, Carr and Beregi

THAT the decision of Council at its meeting of 17 November 2014 regarding EPS01: Traffic Committee - 17 October 2014, where it resolved:

1. THAT Council replace the existing 2P, 8.30am to 6pm, Mon-Fri, PHE Area 3” restrictions in the southern end of the laneway, which runs between Broughton Street and Pitt Street, with “No Stopping” signage for a 6 month trial period. 2. THAT based on advice from Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Police and Council’s Manager Ranger Service, no changes be made to the existing traffic and parking conditions in Ellalong Road, Cremorne. 3. THAT the Delegated Authority report be received. 4. THAT Council implement the proposed 4 hour parking restriction in Bridge End, resident permit holders excepted. 5. THAT Council notify residents of the changes to the parking restrictions in Bridge End. 6. THAT Council implement unrestricted motorbike parking between the driveway entrances to No.88 Milson Road, Cremorne Point. 7. THAT the remainder of recommendations made for Minor Parking Restrictions be adopted. 8. THAT the recommendations made for minor traffic investigations be adopted. 9. THAT no further action be taken on advice from the Police and Council’s Manager Ranger Services. 10. THAT no further action be taken with regard to the request for a pedestrian crossing across Broughton Street. 11. THAT a copy of the RMS guidelines for School Zones be circulated to Traffic Committee members. 12. THAT “8P Wednesday” parking restrictions be installed as a matter of urgency in Elamang Avenue, Kirribilli for a 6 month trial period and residents be notified of the trial. 13. THAT the remainder of recommendations made for the standing items be adopted. 14. THAT the Abandoned Vehicles Processed Report be received.

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be rescinded.

If successful, we intend to move: 1. THAT Council replace the existing 2P, 8.30am to 6pm Mon-Fri, PHE Area 3 restrictions in the southern end of the lane way, which runs between Broughton and Pitt Streets, with ½ hour, 8.30am to 8pm Mon-Fri PHE Area 3.

3. Notice of Rescission No 10/14 By Councillors Gibson, Burke and

Bevan

THAT the decision of Council at its meeting of 17 November 2014 regarding EPS05: Woolcott Avenue, Waverton Proposed Lease - Post Exhibition read together with the Section 138 Approval, where it resolved:

1. THAT the matter be deferred to the next Council meeting for legal advice following the submission made to Council by Mr. Donald and the matters of fact in relation to the use of structures proposed, and what the area of the lease should be. be rescinded.

If successful, we intend to move: 1. THAT: the Lease be granted with the appropriate conditions. 2. THAT the future DA for the leased area be delegated to the General Manager for approval.


Bevan

THAT the decision of Council at its meeting of 17 November 2014 regarding CIS03: Reference Groups and Working Groups Review - Recommendations, where it resolved:

1. THAT there be an increase in project specific working parties and reduction in the number of frequency of Council’s Reference/Working Groups as outlined in this report. 2. THAT the Council resolution of 3 February 2014 (Minute No. 24) regarding the establishment of a Student Consultation Group be rescinded. be rescinded.

If successful we intend to move that in addition to the recommendations above the following be added: 1. THAT the CBD working group meeting scheduled for 25 November proceed.

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2. THAT discussion take place amongst the groups members and visitors re the future and direction of the CBD working group. 3. THAT if there is support for the Working Group to continue the number of meetings per year be reduced to two (in line with other Reference Groups and Working Groups.) 4. THAT Council strengthens its commitment to consult widely with North Sydney's business community.


Bevan

THAT the decision of Council at its meeting of 17 November 2014 regarding COS07: Draft/Amended Policies - Post Exhibition, where it resolved:

1. THAT the written submissions received be noted. 2. THAT no further amendments to the Amended Mayor and Councillor Facilities and Benefits Policy (D5-26), Amended Oversight and Liaison with General Manager Policy (D5-31) and Draft Deputy Mayor Policy (new) are considered required. It is recommended that these policies be considered adopted as of 15 September 2014 (per original resolution). be rescinded.

If successful, we intend to move: 1. THAT no changes take place to these (or any other) policies until the pending decision by The Minister for Local Government, Mr Paul Toole is made. 2. THAT in view of the submission by Lavender Bay Precinct, the policy changes relating to the use of the Mayor's vehicle be circulated to all Precincts for consideration and comment.


Bevan

THAT the decision of Council at its meeting of 17 November 2014 regarding EPS02: Parking in Crows Nest Shopping Village, where it resolved:

1. THAT the report be received. be rescinded.

If successful, we intend to move: 1. THAT Council introduce a 30 minute free parking trial in Crows Nest Shopping Village for a period of 12 months.

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REPORTS

General Manager’s Office 7. GMO01: Performance Improvement Order

Report of Warwick Winn, General Manager The Minister for Local Government, the Hon Paul Toole, on 9 December 2014 issued the Council with a Performance Improvement Order (PIO) under section 438A of the Local Government Act 1993. In accordance with section 438G(7) of the Local Government Act 1993, the temporary adviser is to be paid by Council for the period of appointment. The estimated maximum cost of the appointment will be $14,900 (incl. GST). Recommending: 1. THAT the report be received.

8. GMO02: Fit for the Future - Update

Report of Peter Coulton, Project Planning Officer This report provides an update regarding Council’s preparations to be “Fit for the Future” (FFF). NSROC has recently met and discussed various options in response to the FFF program. This report summarises these discussions and North Sydney Council current resolutions. Funding implications are not yet established Recommending: 1. THAT all Councillors attend the proposed NSROC North Sydney Regional Authority Symposium to be held in early 2015. 2.THAT the General Manager hold discussions with the General Managers of neighbouring Councils to ascertain their FFF intentions and explore other options.

9. GMO03: Report on Matters Outstanding from Council

Resolutions

Report of Warwick Winn, General Manager A report on the current status of matters arising from Council resolutions up to the meeting of 17 November 2014 is presented. Recommending: 1. THAT the report be received.

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City Strategy Division 10. CIS01: North Sydney Bus Depot Strategic Review and Draft

Amendment to NSDCP 2013

Report of Brad Stafford, Senior Strategic Planner - Urban Design In response to a Notice of Motion at the Council meeting 17 March 2014 (Minute No. 96), a strategic review of the North Sydney Bus Depot site in Neutral Bay was undertaken. The purpose of the review was to inform future redevelopment resulting from any future disposal of the site by the State Government. A draft amendment to North Sydney Development Control Plan 2013 (DCP 2013) was prepared to reflect the recommendations of the strategic review. The Strategic Review and draft DCP 2013 amendment were adopted by Council on 15 September 2014 for the purpose of public exhibition. The documents were placed on public exhibition from 2 October to 30 October 2014, during which time two submissions were received. Two changes are recommended as a result of the submissions and are highlighted in the report. Financial implications would be considered in detail under any future proposed development concept, planning proposal and draft voluntary planning agreement. Recommending: 1. THAT Council adopt the draft DCP 2013 amendment at Attachment 2.

11. CIS02: Grosvenor Lane Planning Study and Draft

Amendment to NSDCP 2013

Report of Brad Stafford, Senior Strategic Planner - Urban Design A planning study and associated draft DCP 2013 Area Character Statement, centered on the Grosvenor Lane Car Park and adjoining land, was adopted by Council at its meeting on 15 September 2014 for the purposes of public exhibition. The Planning Study establishes a number of principles to inform the consideration of any future development concept proposals for the study area which propose to deliver Council’s objectives relating to car parking and public domain improvements. The Planning Study and draft DCP 2013 amendment were placed on public exhibition from 2 October to 30 October 2014, with six submissions received during this time. As a result of the submissions, a number of changes to the exhibited documents are recommended. The submissions, staff responses and recommendations are contained within the submissions summary table at Attachment 1 to this report. The recommended amendments are minor in nature and do not necessitate re-exhibition of the draft documents. The report seeks Council’s resolution to adopt the recommendations resulting from public submissions (Attachment 1) and adopt the amended draft documents at Attachments 2 and 3. Financial implications would be considered in detail under any future proposed development concept, planning proposal and draft voluntary planning agreement. Recommending:


1. THAT Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Submissions Summary Table (Attachment 1). 2. THAT Council adopt the amended draft DCP 2013 Area Character Statement (Attachment 2). 3. THAT Council adopt the amended Grosvenor Lane Planning Study (Attachment 3). 4. THAT Council further consider its position regarding funding of the public infrastructure objectives.

12. CIS03: Brett Whiteley Place - Concept Plan

Report of Brad Stafford, Senior Strategic Planner - Urban Design The upgrade of Brett Whiteley Place is a vital component in Council’s efforts to revitalise the North Sydney Centre. Landscape design consultant Oculus was asked to develop a concept plan worthy of both the Brett Whiteley name and the space’s role as the North Sydney Centre’s principle public space. The concept plan is attached to this report and envisages an expanded pedestrian realm that includes the existing Brett Whiteley Place and Elizabeth Plaza, as well as portions of the Denison Street and Mount Street shared zones. The potential to expand the plaza presents opportunities for the space to contribute to the night time economy, provide respite, host formal events large and small, and be a centerpiece for public art within North Sydney. This report details the design brief, presents the concept plan, and acknowledges issues requiring consideration both during public exhibition and future detailed design stages. Funding for these projects was included in the adopted 2014/15 budget. Recommending: 1. THAT Council adopt the Brett Whiteley Place Concept Plan for the purposes of public exhibition.

13. CIS04: Post-Exhibition Report - Planning Proposal for

Exceptions to Development Standards in St Leonards - Building Height

Report of Adonna See, Graduate Planner At its meeting on 21 July 2014, North Sydney Council resolved to forward a Planning Proposal regarding Exceptions to Development Standards on certain land in St Leonards to the Department of Planning and Environment with a request for a Gateway Determination The Planning Proposal seeks to amend North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2013 (NSLEP 2013) by reactivating clause 4.6(8)(ca) which seeks to temporarily limit the ability to vary the maximum building height on land generally bound by Chandos Street, Hume Lane, Albany Street, the Pacific Highway, and St Leonards Railway Station. The restriction is proposed to cease on 31 December 2015. The Minister for Planning subsequently issued a Gateway Determination requiring the Planning Proposal be placed on public exhibition for a minimum of


14 days. The public exhibition took place from Thursday 6 November 2014 to Wednesday 19 November 2014. A total of three (3) submissions were received during the exhibition period, of which:

Two (2) objected to the proposal; and One (1) supported the proposal.

The issues raised in the submissions related to the increasing of maximum building heights in St Leonards and Crows Nest and the Voluntary Planning Agreement processes to be used within the future Planning Studies for St Leonards / Crows Nest. It is considered that the issues raised in the submissions do not warrant an amendment to the Planning Proposal and it is therefore recommended that Council proceed with the making the Plan. Recommending: 1. THAT having completed the community consultation requirements outlined in the Gateway Determination, Council forward the unamended Planning Proposal to Parliamentary Counsel with a request that a Local Environmental Plan be made in accordance with section 59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, to give effect to the Planning Proposal.

14. CIS05: Planning Proposal - Residential flat buildings in the

B4 - Mixed Use zone

Report of Ben Boyd, Executive Strategic Planner Council has considered a number of development proposals for mixed use developments in the B4 - Mixed Use zone under North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2013 (NSLEP 2013) which incorporate ‘shop top housing’. Shop top housing is the only form of residential accommodation that is permitted in the B4 - Mixed Use zone. As part of its consideration of these proposals, an unforeseen issue has arisen whereby Council is not in a position to approve a mixed use development which proposes residential accommodation at the ground floor level of a building, whilst still meeting non-residential floor space and active street frontage requirements under Clause 4.4A of NSLEP 2013. This is due to the definition of shop top housing prohibiting any form of residential accommodation being located at the ground floor levels of the building. This has resulted in Council requesting the amendment of proposals to comply with the definition of shop top housing or refusal of the proposal. To provide increased flexibility and ensure the orderly and economic use and development of land, a Planning Proposal has been prepared that seeks to amend NSLEP 2013 as follows:

include residential flat buildings as a permissible use with development consent in the B4 - Mixed Use zone; and

include a new local clause within Part 6 of NSLEP 2013 stating that residential flat buildings are only permissible if they are provided as part of mixed use development and achieve active street frontages.

The Planning Proposal is supported as it: generally complies with the relevant Local Environment Plan making

provisions under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979;

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generally complies with the Department of Planning’s ‘A guide to preparing planning proposals’ (October 2014);

is unlikely to result in any adverse impacts on the environment or wider community;

will not impact on Council’s ability to provide sufficient levels of employment floor space;

will not impact on the ability to provide active street frontages; and will provide increased flexibility for the redevelopment of land in the B4

- Mixed use zone. The Planning Proposal is considered to be satisfactory and should be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination. If implemented, the Planning Proposal will also have implications for the application of North Sydney Development Control Plan 2013 (NSDCP 2013). To improve certainty as to which sections of NSDCP 2013 apply when a mixed use development incorporating a residential flat building is proposed, an amendment to Section 1 to Part B of NSDCP 2013 is recommended. Recommending: 1. THAT Council resolves to adopt the attached Planning Proposal and forward it 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 Council resolves to adopt the attached draft amendment to North Sydney Development Control Plan 2013 and place that draft amendment on public exhibition concurrently with the Planning Proposal.

15. CIS06: Planning Proposal and draft Voluntary Planning

Agreement - 521 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest

Report of Alex Williams, Team Leader - Policy Council has received a Planning Proposal and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) relating to the site at 521 Pacific Highway, St Leonards. The site is located within the area given focus by the St Leonards/Crows Nest Planning Study - Precinct 1, which was adopted by Council in October 2012. The Planning Proposal identifies a built form of a maximum height of 40 metres and a floor space ratio control of 5.3:1. It is accompanied by a Voluntary Planning Agreement which proposes various public benefits including a monetary contribution of $1,600,000 towards the provision of open space in the precinct. The Planning Proposal and draft VPA have been assessed against the implementation recommendations contained within the St Leonards/Crows Nest Planning Study - Precinct 1. The Planning Proposal and draft VPA are considered to implement the Built Form Masterplan and Open Space and Pedestrian Masterplan for Precinct 1 to the fullest extent practicable. Documentation regarding likely impacts is considered appropriate for the purposes of public exhibition. The Planning Proposal is accompanied by a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement that proposes a monetary contribution to assist Council in meeting the open space

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objectives for the area as articulated by the St Leonards/Crows Nest Planning Study - Precinct 1. Recommending: 1. THAT Council forward the 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 draft Voluntary Planning Agreement between North Sydney Council, LegPro 22 Pty Ltd and Reil Dealership Bonds Pty Limited be exhibited concurrently with the subject Planning Proposal conditioned on it receiving a Gateway Determination.

16. CIS07: North Sydney Economic Development Strategy and

associated Planning Proposals

Report of Mark Yee, Strategic Planner Council has commenced preliminary investigations to inform preparation of the ‘North Sydney Economic Development Strategy’. The strategy is identified as project ‘3.1.2.1.1 Prepare Economic Development Strategy’ in Council’s Delivery Program. North Sydney is one of the State’s most economically important areas with the North Sydney CBD forming part of Global Sydney and the Global Economic Corridor as identified under the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy. To maintain this status, Council must lead by actively planning for economic growth and developing clear strategies. This should include a clear commitment to planning for the provision of jobs. The primary objective of the Economic Development Strategy is to outline Council’s plan for economic development in a consolidated policy document. In particular, the Strategy will:

Provide an understanding of the existing operation of all employment land in the North Sydney LGA;

Identify recent development trends and their impact on the provision of employment generating floor space;

Provide an understanding of the market conditions which affect existing economic activity in North Sydney LGA and greater Sydney;

Provide an understanding of the opportunities and constraints for future employment growth in the North Sydney LGA;

Identity the demand for employment generating floor space in the North Sydney LGA;

Address state government targets; Set strategies to actively encourage the provision of additional

employment generating floor space and uses. A key issue to be addressed is the decline in employment generating floor space (commercial floor space) being provided in the B4 Mixed Use zone. Preliminary research indicates that since 2007 there has been a loss of approximately 80,000sqm (as approved) of commercial floor space in the B4 Mixed Use zone, with developers seeking to maximise the amount of residential floor space. From the preliminary research, Council staff have identified two amendments to North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2013 (NSLEP 2013), which will support

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the provision of employment floor space as an interim measure whilst the broader Economic Development Strategy is being prepared. These amendments include:

Amending clause 4.4A to NSLEP 2013 such that the maximum non-residential floor space requirements are removed, thereby providing greater flexibility regarding the provision of employment generating floor space.

Amending clause 4.4A (8) to NSLEP 2013 to exclude serviced apartments from the calculation of non-residential floor space, thereby preventing the non-residential floor space ratio controls from being undermined where serviced apartments are proposed and protecting employment floor space in the B4 Mixed Use zone.

Two Planning Proposals have been prepared and form Attachments 1 and 2 to this report. It is recommended that Council forward the attached Planning Proposals to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking a Gateway Determination. Funding for the preparation of the Economic Development Strategy has been identified in the 2014/15 and 2015/16 budget. Recommending: 1. THAT Council notes the commencement of the North Sydney Economic Development Strategy. 2. THAT Council resolves to forward the two attached Planning Proposals 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.

17. CIS08: Community Ward Forums Program 2014 -

Evaluation and Program Amendments

Report of William Adames, Community Engagement Coordinator This report summarises the key findings of the 2014 Community Ward Forum Program evaluations. It provides suggested amendments to the running of the program in 2015. In 2014, 161 community members attended the Community Ward Forums which took place in each ward in April, September (two events) and November. Feedback was canvassed via evaluation forms and was received from 42% of attendees. Overall, attendee feedback was very positive, giving a score of 4.02 out of 5 for the events in 2014. The proposed amendments to the Community Ward Forum Program are based on:

attendee feedback enabling greater participation by Councillors issues raised by Council staff, and aligning the forums more closely with the Integrated Planning and

Reporting Framework and new organisational structure. These amendments cover frequency of forums, forum format, agenda, Councillor participation, officer support/attendance and promotion. The approximate cost per forum is $2,300 including venue hire (where not Council owned), promotion and refreshments. Changes to the forums as outlined in this report will necessitate a reallocation of funding within the existing budget

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provisions. The cost of conducting the Community Ward Forums is included in the financial estimates of the adopted Delivery Program 2013/14-2016/17. Recommending: 1. THAT Council adopts the recommendations to the Community Ward Forum Program as detailed in the report. 2. THAT an evaluation of the program be undertaken and reported to Council for 2015.

18. CLS09: 15-19 Parraween Street, Cremorne (T) - DA15/13/2

Report of Robin Tse, Senior Assessment Officer, 5 December 2014 Applicant: Clear Run Project Management This Section 96 application seeks Council approval for a modification to an approved child care centre at Nos. 15-19 Parraween Street to increase its capacity from 85 places to 120 places. The application is reported to Council for determination as the original DA was approved by Council with a requirement for the submission of a further traffic report to ascertain the current impacts of the child care centre on Parraween Street. Council’s notification of the proposed modification has attracted a total of seven (7) submissions and one (1) petition with nine (9) signatures raising particular concerns about noise nuisance, traffic and parking impacts as well as management issues. A further traffic report in accordance with Council’s Resolution has been submitted detailing the impact of the child care centre on traffic in the area. The traffic report found that the current operation is utilising 70% of the available car parking and traffic generation during the morning and afternoon peak hours are lower than those originally predicted in the traffic report for the approved 85 place child care centre. The proposed modification to provide additional 35 child care places has been assessed as substantially the same development as was originally approved because the proposal would not involve any physical changes to the subject building. The proposal is unlikely to cause unacceptable impacts in terms of traffic, parking and waste management. The applicant has proposed an increase in the number of children under 2 years old from 32 to 38 places to maintain acceptable noise level. The recommendation for the requirement of an acoustic screen wall within the 0-2 year age group play area and additional management measures would minimise any additional noise impacts for the residential properties on the northern side of the subject site. The proposal for a child care centre of 120 places does not comply with the maximum capacity of 90 places for a child care centre as stipulated in Section 5.4 in Part B of North Sydney DCP 2013. However, the proposed number of child care places of 120 is consistent with the current requirements of the Children (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Provisions 2012 which does not set a specify a maximum number of children for a child care centre. However, the proposal is consistent with the provision of Section 5.1.4 in Part B of North Sydney DCP which states that the provisions of Children (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Provisions 2012 would prevail over the DCP.

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The subject application was found to be satisfactory in the site circumstances. Accordingly, the proposal is recommended for approval subject to modified conditions of consent. A. THAT Council resolve to modify its consent dated 13 May 2013 in

respect of a application for a child care centre on land at No’s 15-17 Parraween Street, Cremorne under the provisions of Section 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act only insofar as will provide for the following: To modify condition A1, I2 and I5 to read as follows: Development in accordance with Plans

A1. The development being carried out in accordance with Project number 2012-46, Drawing numbered A001 dated 01/05/2013, Drawings numbered A002, A003, A004 dated 11/04/2013, Drawing numbered A005 dated 18/02/2013, Drawings numbered A010, A011, A020 dated 18/01/2013 and Drawing number A021 dated 18/03/2013, drawn by 4D Architecture & Design and endorsed with Council’s approval stamp, except where modified by the modifications to provide an acoustic screen on Drawing Numbered 13012-LP02-p1, dated 17/01/2003, drawn by NBRS+Partners, except as amended by the following conditions and this consent. (Reason: To ensure that the form of the development undertaken is in accordance with the determination of Council, Public Information.) Plan of Management

I2 The Plan of Management, Issue B dated 21/03/2013, as modified with the following addition:

1.12 Crying/Screaming Children on Level 1 Northern Terrace Crying/Screaming children, including but not limited to crying and/or screaming children, on the Level 1 northern terrace to Parraween Street, will be relocated as soon as practicable to the playscape area to the south of the new acoustic screen wall to minimise noise nuisance to nearby residents to the north of the child care centre. (Reason: Protection of acoustic amenity of the nearby residential properties.) Number of Children in attendance

I5. The total number of children in attendance must be limited to 120 children within the following age groups: 0 - 2 years old: 38 children 2 - 3 years old: 35 children 3 - 5 years old: 47 children (Reason: To ensure that the form of development undertaken is in accordance with the determination of Council.)

To insert the following conditions C19 so as to read Acoustic Screen Wall on Level 1

C19 A full height acoustic screen wall shall be erected between Activity Room 04 and the eastern fire stairs on Level 1 (as maked in red on Drawing Numbered 13012-LP02-p1, dated 17/01/2003, drawn by NBRS+Partners) in order to provide a separately screened area for crying/screaming children away from northern terrace opposite to the Parraween Street residents.

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The Certifying Authority must ensure that the building plans and specifications submitted reference on and accompanying the issued Construction Certificate for the subject acoustic screen and associated works, fully satisfy the requirements of this condition. (Reason: Protection of acoustic amenity of the nearby residential properties.)

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Community & Library Services Division 19. CLS01: Community Services Reference Group - Minutes 24

November 2014

Report of Martin Ellis, Director Community and Library Services This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Community Services Reference Group held on 24 November 2014. As there was no quorum present, the agenda items were discussed and the recommendations in the report are submitted to Council for adoption. The minutes are attached for information. The discussions around family Day Care Fees and Charges are based on the assumption that Council’s current subsidy for Family Day Care (the difference between income and expenditure) is to be maintained at current levels. Recommending: 1. THAT Council adopts the recommendations of the Review of Childcare Services 2014. 2. THAT staff continue to seek feedback from educators and carers on the optimal response to the Federal Government’s proposed cut in Funding Support to Family Day Care. 3.THAT the Reference Group notes that the staff’s final recommendation on Family Day Care Fees and Charges is to be included in Council’s Fees and Charges which is then to be placed on exhibition in the new year for further comment.

20. CLS02: Crows Nest Centre - Review of the Joint Plan of

Management

Report of Martin Ellis, Director Community and Library Services The Centre’s Annual Report for 2013/14 has been received, indicating conformity with the Joint Plan of Management. Recommending: 1. THAT the report be received.

21. CLS03: Community Use of School Facilities - consultation draft

Report of Martin Ellis Director Community and Library Services The NSW Department of Education and Communities has provided NSROC, who then provided Council on 2 December 2014, the following new documents: Community Use of School Facilities policy Community Use of School Facilities implementation procedures The proposed procedures will be supported by a dedicated website (toolkit). A copy of the procedures, toolkit contents and a feedback sheet was attached and feedback sought by 5 December 2014. NSROC has asked for an extension.

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Recommending: 1. THAT Council delegate to the General Manager a written response to the guidelines based on the comments and principles outlined in the report.

22. CLS04: 23 Nicholson Street, Wollstonecraft - DA 115/14 -

Project Management and long term lease intentions

Report of Martin Ellis, Director Community and Library Services At Council’s request, Link Housing has submitted a Development Application for a “New Generation Boarding House” at 23 Nicholson Street, Wollstonecraft. Link is the current manager of the property and Council’s approved provider of community housing. All costs of the project are being borne by Council, in fulfillment of its obligations to the NSW Land and Housing Corporation as detailed in the report. Development consent has been granted and detailed design has begun. Council will project manage. Link has written to Council committing to contribute to the construction costs (55% of that estimated) in return for a proportionate share of the title to this property. Council has a similar arrangement with Link (share of the title) on 287 Miller Street, a Boarding House managed for Council by Link Housing. Under Council’s current Management Agreement, Link has responsibility for cyclical maintenance of this property (indeed for all Council’s community housing properties with Link). Costs for capital maintenance are shared between Council and Link. Link Housing asks that in return for a 50 year lease, fully repairing and insuring, over the new development, Link Housing, conditional on NSW Land and Housing Corporation agreeing to this step, Link will assume responsibility for capital renewal as well. Link Housing’s proposal has the potential to halve Council’s cost of construction, thus freeing up funds for other Affordable Housing projects such as that at Parraween Street, Cremorne. Additionally Council does not have the capacity to provide ongoing capital upgrades for its community housing and would benefit from moving to fully repairing and insuring leases on all its community housing properties, granted to its preferred community housing provider. Funding for the project is appropriate. All funds are from the Affordable Housing Reserves. Recommending: 1. THAT Council seeks NSW Land and Housing Corporation’s Agreement to extinguish their lease over 23 Nicholson Wollstonecraft to allow a 50 year fully repairing and insuring lease from North Sydney Council to Link Housing Limited, and in the event that this is agreed to: 2. THAT Council grant Link Housing the said 50 year lease over 23 Nicholson Street Wollstonecraft 3. THAT Council allows Link Housing a share of the title over 23 Nicholson Street Wollstonecraft in the same proportion as Link Housing’s contribution to the construction costs plus land value. 4. THAT in the event Council can confirm a cash contribution to Council was made by Link Housing (Community Housing Lower North Shore) in 1989/90 for

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Council’s community housing properties at 34 Boyle Street and 5 Sophia Street, that Council allows Link Housing a share of the title over these properties in the same proportion as Link Housing’s contribution to the construction costs plus land value.

23. CLS05: North Sydney Local Court - Future uses

Report of Martin Ellis, Director Community and Library Services The Property Asset Manager for the Attorney-General’s Department has advised Council that the whole of the North Sydney Local Court may be available for a community use as determined by Council in two to three years’ time. Part of the building may be available from April 2015 when the Hornsby Court refurbishment is complete and the North Sydney Local Court once again closes. The parts which are not available at that time are the courts themselves which will need to remain as courts, even though not necessarily used, as a fallback option while the Children’s Court is being relocated in the Sydney CBD. Discussions have centered on a peppercorn rent in return for Council providing maintenance. Given the shortness of the lease no significant work will be considered. No funds are in the Delivery Plan for this work. Recommending: 1. THAT Council asks the NSW Attorney General Department for a peppercorn lease for 2 to 3 years over the non-court spaces in the North Sydney Courthouse. 2. THAT Council call for expressions of interest from local youth services for provision of youth services for a 2 to 3 year period.

24. CLS06: Recognition of Prominent Artists in the North Sydney

Community

Report of Alison Clark, Arts and Culture Co-ordinator and Ian Hoskins, Council Historian Council resolved at its meeting on 24 September 2012 (Minute No.544) to explore the naming of public buildings and places in North Sydney to celebrate the lives of prominent artists associated with North Sydney. This report follows on from research into artists with a relationship to North Sydney and sketches some specific strategies. It recommends against a piecemeal approach and for the greater impact of marking sites with a direct connection to an artist: either a physical work (such as a sculpture) or recognition of place: especially scenes the artist has painted or represented in some way. It takes into account current strategies and projects (The Arts Plan as referred to in the DCP, the Public Art Trail, and Brett Whiteley Place) and identifies in particular Berrys Bay for further consideration. Recommending: 1. THAT staff liaise with the Waverton community over opportunities for naming places after artists associated with Berrys Bay and report back to Council.

25. CLS07: Library Matters November/December 2014

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Report of Helen Perry, Reader Services Coordinator An overview of the NSW Public Libraries Conference held 11-14 November 2014 in Mudgee is provided. The Conference was attended by Councillor Marchandeau, the Community Development Librarian and the author of this report. The program outlined a number of services in Europe and Australia which linked libraries and community services. Approval is also sought for a minor amendment to Council’s Fees and Charges for 2014/15. Recommending: 1. THAT the report be received. 2. THAT Council’s Fees and Charges for 2014/15 regarding refunds of payment for lost library materials be amended as set out in the report. 3. THAT the ShorePlan Review 2013-14 be received 4. THAT the Shorelink Business Continuity Plan be adopted.

26. CLS08: St Thomas Rest Park Conservation Management

Plan

Report of Ian Hoskins, Council Historian The need for a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) was identified in the North Sydney Council Plan of Management (PoM) for St Thomas’ Rest Park. The primary objective of the CMP is to guide the conservation of St Thomas’ Rest Park and its ability to act as a source of information for visitors interested in the history of the North Sydney area, St Thomas’ Church and the former Cemetery itself. The CMP investigates the potential state significance of the cemetery based on the people interred there and its historical significance, including the use of the cemetery as an unofficial naval/maritime cemetery. The CMP recommends North Sydney Council carry out the assessment of individual monuments and headstones in accordance with the National Trust “Guidelines for Cemetery Conservation”. This will provide better guidance for the ongoing restoration, general maintenance and management of the Rest Park. The CMP identifies the circumstances in which the relocation and restanding of monuments and headstones will be acceptable and possible compatible uses within the Rest Park including anastylosis, a memorial wall and columbarium. It also considers additional educational opportunities within the Rest Park and potential research opportunities.

8 A request for funds to begin implementing the recommendations of the CMP in both 2015/16 and 2016/17 has been submitted to the upcoming estimates process. Recommending: 1. THAT Council adopts the St Thomas Rest Park Conservation Plan of Management (CMP). 2. THAT the St Thomas Rest Park CMP be placed on public exhibition.

27. CLS09: Vivid 2015: CBD Activation

Report of Martin Ellis, Director, Community and Library Services

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At its meeting on 17 November 2014 Council resolved to defer a decision on its involvement in Vivid 2015 at the request of the North Sydney Chamber of Commerce (Min. No. 474). The Chamber representatives advised they were finalising a Memorandum of Understanding with Destination NSW. While this has not been sighted as yet Council has been provided with an outline of the creative content demonstrating concurrence with Council’s view/advice that for the Chamber’s first year of involvement a ‘turnkey” activation is advisable to minimize the risk of an unsuccessful event. It has not been possible to cost the in-kind contribution for 2015, other than to say it would be limited to additional street cleansing, provision of power and waiving of fees Council considered appropriate. Recommending: 1. THAT based on the draft proposal from the Chamber of Commerce, Council agree to sign owner’s consent for a Development Application for Vivid to be submitted. 2. THAT Council meets the cost of the DA fee involved.

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Corporate Services Division 28. COS01: Councillor Workshop - Finance: Actions Arising - 11

November 2014

Report of Garry Ross, Financial Services Manager This report presents the actions arising from the Workshop held on 11 November 2014. Actions arising will addressed at the next Workshop. Recommending: 1. THAT the summary of actions arising from the Councillor Workshop - Finance held on 11 November 2014 be noted.

29. COS02: Audit and Risk Committee Minutes - 14 November

2014

Report of Ross McCreanor, Director Corporate Service This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Audit and Risk Committee held on Friday 14 November 2014. The minutes are attached for information. Recommending: 1. THAT the minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee held 14 November 2014 be received.

30. COS03: CBD Working Group - 25 November 2014

Report of Ian Curry, Manager Governance and Committee Services This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the CBD Working Group Held on 25 November2014, for Council reception. The minutes are provided for information. Recommending: 1. THAT Council receives the minutes of the CBD Working Group held on 25 November 2014. 2. THAT should Council adopt any of the specific projects/proposals recommended in the minutes of the CBD Working Group held 25 November 2014 that a report be prepared detailing proposed costings, timelines and implications to existing workload and the adopted Delivery Program.

31. COS04: Governance Committee Minutes - 1 December 2014

Report of Ian Curry, Manager Governance and Committee Services This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Governance Committee held on 01 December 2014, for Council adoption. The minutes are attached for information. Recommending: 1. THAT Council adopt the 2015 Schedule of Meetings.

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2. THAT the Code of Conduct - Panel of Conduct Reviewers report be received. 3. THAT Council terminate the current panel of Conduct Reviewers. 4. THAT Council appoint the panel of external services providers recommended in the commercial in confidence report as Conduct Reviewers for a period of four years. 5. THAT Council approves the installation of digital signage information screens in the Customer Service foyer. 6. THAT the draft Media Liaison Policy be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. 7. THAT should Council receive submissions, a further report be prepared for Council’s consideration. Should Council receive no submissions, Council consider the Media Liaison Policy as adopted at the end of the closing period for submissions. 8. THAT Council approves an addendum to Senior Staff contracts so that the General Manager and Senior Contract staffs are granted 10 days concessional leave per calendar year. 9. THAT Council approves the Senior Staff Concessional Leave Policy. 10. THAT Council approve the write off the outstanding debt of $167,143.90 (Incl GST) that was billed to Energy 2U/ Ausgrid for outstanding Work Zone and Hoarding fees in accordance with clause 213(3) of the Local Government Act (General) Regulation 2005. 11. THAT Council, if necessary, enter into an agreement with Energy 2U Alliance/Ausgrid for the purposes of the debt write off and finalisation of this matter. 12. THAT the 2015 LGNSW Conference report be received. 13. THAT the Review of Citizenship Ceremonies be received. 14. THAT the Citizen Ceremonies be recognised as a key Council event and delegation be given to General Manager to determine an appropriate budget. 15. THAT the Request for Referendum Question report be received. 16. THAT the Webcasting of Council Meetings report be received. 17. THAT the Council pursue the webcasting of Council meetings. 18. THAT the Declarations of Pecuniary Interest report be received.

32. COS05: Investments Held as at 31 October 2014 & 30 November 2014

Report of Garry Ross, Manager Financial Services (Responsible Accounting Officer) This report provides details of the performance of Council’s investment portfolio for the months of October and November 2014. The portfolio provided an annualised return of 4.53% for the year to date as at 31 October 2014, 1.84% above the reportable benchmark (BBSW Bank Bill Index) and an annualised return of 4.50% for the year to date as at 30 November 2014, 1.80% above the reportable benchmark. Interest returns for the months of October and November 2014 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.

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Interest returns for this financial year reflect estimated available funds and predicted expenditure of Council’s reserves. The 2014/15 budget estimate for returns from Council’s investment portfolio have been reviewed in the September Quarterly Budget Review. Recommending: 1. THAT the report be received.

33. COS06: Conduct of the 2016 Local Government Elections

Report of Ian Curry, Manager Governance and Committee Services Council at its meeting on 22 July 2013 considered a report on amendments to the Local Government Act 1993 and resolved: 1. THAT the Amendments to Local Government Act 1993 - Conduct of Elections report be noted. 2. THAT a further report be submitted to Council in November 2014 regarding the conduct of the 2016 elections and ward boundary restructure process. This report addresses that resolution as well as a related resolution made by Council at its meeting on 17 November 2014. Recommending: 1. THAT Council not make a final decision on the arrangements for the 2016 election pending a further report to be submitted to Council in February 2016 when further advice may be available from the NSWEC regarding the ward boundary adjustment process.

34. COS07: North Sydney Council - 125th Anniversary Program

Report of Justin Sheining, Team Leader Events At its meeting of 29 September 2012, Council resolved to call for a report on how the 125th anniversary of the formation of North Sydney Council could be celebrated. This report outlines the broad scope of the proposed program. In order to maintain the surprise element of some aspects of the program, the full details are included in a Confidential Briefing Note for Councillors. Funding has been included in the 2014/15 budget. Recommending: 1. THAT Council support the proposed program of events for the North Sydney Council 125th Anniversary celebrations.

35. COS08: Australia Day 2015

Report of Justin Sheining, Team Leader Events For the past two years, the Australia Day Council of New South Wales (ADC) has held a free community concert in Blues Point Reserve on Australia Day with high profile artists singing Australian songs. At its meeting of 18 August 2014, Council approved the request of ADC to restage the concert for Australia Day 2015 (Minute No. 319 Item G07: Australia Day 2015 - Blues Point Reserve). The ADC have now advised Council that they intend to replace the Blues Point Reserve Concert with a Cruising Concert that will visit several locations around

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the foreshore. The ADC has advised that the intention of this event is to entertain crowds that gather to watch the harbour program, that the concert will not be separately advertised and therefore crowd and traffic management measures will not be required. In addition, the ADC has lodged a late application to use the South East corner of Bradfield Park to stage the Twenty One Gun Salute. While it is recommended that approval be given for 2015, this is not necessarily the best use of a prime harbour vantage point from a community perspective and approval this year should not imply a precedent has been set for future years. Recommending: 1. THAT Council note the Cruising Concert and the Australia Day Council of NSW advice that this is not expected to draw additional crowds to the foreshore this year. 2. THAT Council approve the request by the Australia Day Council of New South Wales to host the Twenty One Gun Salute in the South East Corner of Bradfield Park for Australia Day 2015 on the basis that: it does not set a precedent for future approvals and a hire fee and bond apply 3. THAT Council staff undertake a review of Australia Day events before any activities are approved for 2016, including discussions with the Australia Day Council re the proposed direction of Australia Day celebrations and appropriate funding models for the future.

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Engineering & Property Services Division 36. EPS01: Sustainable Transport Reference Group - 3

November 2014

Report of Aurelio Lindaya, Manager Traffic and Transport Operations This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Sustainable Transport Reference Group held on 3 November 2014, for Council endorsement. The minutes are attached for information. Recommending: 1. THAT the information on Current Sustainable Transport Projects be deferred until the next meeting. 2. THAT the bus shelters review report be deferred until the next meeting.

37. EPS02: Traffic Committee - Minutes 28 November 2014

Report of Aurelio Lindaya, Traffic Planning Manager This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Traffic Committee held on 28 November 2014. The minutes are attached for information. Recommending: 1. THAT the information be received (New Years Eve 2014/15 Traffic Management Plan). 2. THAT the information be received (Minor Parking Restrictions). 3. THAT Council approve the installation of the wheel stops and angle parking arrangements in Sexton Place, as per the attached plan. 4. THAT affected residents be notified of the change. 5. THAT Council change the existing 2 hour parking restrictions along Wheatleigh Street to 3 hour parking restrictions. 6. THAT affected residents be notified of the change. 7. THAT the road surface of Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay, be considered for inclusion in the 2015/16 resheeting program. 8. THAT Council’s Traffic staff investigate whether additional speed limit signage can be installed on existing poles in Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay, and approved under Traffic Delegated Authority. 9. THAT Council’s Traffic staff investigate the camber of the road and improve line marking on Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay. 10. THAT Council investigate the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Rangers Road and Spofforth Street as part of a future traffic facilities program in accordance with priorities for other traffic signal sites. 11. THAT Council’s Traffic staff investigate removing the parking space on the bend from Rangers Road into Spofforth Street, Cremorne, to improve safety. 12. THAT the traffic aspects of the Construction Traffic Management Plan dated September 2014 (Version 1b) prepared by ML Traffic Engineers for Court approved development at 2 Vale Street, Cammeray, also known as 18 Cambridge Street, Cammeray (Development Consent 305/2005) be approved, subject to the conditions stated in the Traffic Committee report.

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13. THAT a Plan of Management for traffic control is in force, including a radio system for notifying the arrival of trucks and avoiding queuing of trucks on surrounding streets, 14. THAT progress updates are circulated to residents on a fortnightly basis and notice boards displaying up-to-date information are installed in prominent locations near the two access points to the work site at 2 Vale Street, Cammeray. 15. THAT at least one traffic controller be appointed at both site entry/exit points during the approved work hours. 16. THAT a traffic controller be appointed at the intersection of Cambridge and Miller Streets for the duration of the demolition and excavation stage at 2 Vale Street, Cammeray. 17. THAT the information be received (Delegated Authority). 18. THAT the remainder of recommendations made for changes in the parking restrictions be adopted. 19. THAT the remainder of recommendations made for minor traffic investigations be adopted. 20. THAT Council investigates appropriate locations and amend the parking restrictions, including parking meter areas, that are in medium to high parking demand areas, to include the wording “including Public Holidays”, with a report to the next available Traffic Committee meeting that includes a list of the areas where the parking changes have occurred. 21. THAT Council authorise the Traffic and Transport Planning Manger 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. 22. THAT the proposed North Sydney Traffic Committee meeting dates for 2015 be adopted. 23. THAT the information be received (Abandoned Vehicles Processed Report). 24. THAT Council undertake a resident survey to determine if there is support for extending the parking restrictions operating times in Broughton Street, south of Fitzroy Street, Pitt Street and Jeffrey Street, Kirribilli, and that the results of the survey are reported to the next available Traffic Committee meeting. 25. THAT Council’s Traffic Engineers investigate the Bus line marking and refer the matter to the next available Traffic Committee meeting. 26. THAT Council’s Traffic Engineers investigate the significant traffic queuing on Rangers Road, near Murdoch Street during school drop-off time and refer the matter to the next available Traffic Committee meeting. 27. THAT Council request the RMS to trial pedestrian countdown timers in areas of need in North Sydney, such as the intersection of Pacific Highway and Miller Street, North Sydney and Wycombe Road and Military Road, Neutral Bay.

38. EPS03: Benelong Road, Cremorne - Traffic Assessment

Report of Aurelio Lindaya, Manager Traffic and Transport Operations Council at its meeting held on 18 August 2014 resolved (Minute No. 312):

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1. THAT Council be provided with a report addressing the concerns raised in the letter from Mr Tony Christian and the accompanying petition, signed by residents living on and near Benelong Road, Cremorne. 2. THAT the report provide options and associated financial implications for the possible measures that could be considered to address the residents' concerns. 3. THAT the report provide recommendations for Council's consideration. This traffic report details the traffic speeds and volumes in Benelong Road and provides traffic calming options and associated financial implications to address the concerns raised by residents. The financial implication associated with the implementation of traffic calming measures are detailed in the report. Recommending: 1. THAT Council undertake community consultation on Options 1 and 2, as outlined in the report (including an option to maintain the existing traffic situation in Benelong Road), to determine if there is community support to implement Options 1 and 2. 2. THAT the results of the survey be reported to the North Sydney Traffic Committee for technical consideration and Council for approval.

39. EPS04: St Leonards Park Pedestrian and Cycling Path

Feasibility Study

Report of Lindsay Menday, Sustainable Transport Project Coordinator Attached to this report is the St Leonards Park Pedestrian and Cycling Path Feasibility Study (“the Study”) prepared by GTA Consultants. The Study reviews the current path network in the Park and provides alternative path options to the existing Share User Path that currently provides the main access route for both pedestrians and cyclists. The path options are aimed at reducing the potential for conflict between different park user groups. This report recommends that the Study be received, and that the Study recommendations be considered in future Master planning and Plans of Management documents prepared for the Park. Recommending: 1. THAT the St Leonards Park Pedestrian and Cycling Path Feasibility Study be considered as part of the preparation of the future Master planning and Plans of Management documents for St Leonards Park. 2. THAT Council continues to seek funding support for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure alongside the Warringah Freeway Corridor.

40. EPS05: Level 1 Fitout to Carole Baker Building at North

Sydney Council Chambers - Tender 23/2015

Report of John Butterworth, Projects Manager Tenders were called and were received until 4pm, 2 December 2014 for the Level 1 Fitout to Carole Baker Building at North Sydney Council Chambers - Tender 23/2015 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.

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Funding for the project is available in the 2016/17 Budget. Recommending: 1. THAT Council accept the tender of the highest ranked Tenderer for Tender 23/2015 for the Level 1 Fitout to Carole Baker Building at North Sydney Council Chambers - 23/2015. 2. THAT Council approves that funds be brought forward from the 2016/17 Financial Year to complete the project this Financial Year. 3. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to Contract 23/2015 under the signature of the Mayor and the General Manager. 4. 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.

41. EPS06: Submission of tenders for the Stabilisation of

Retaining Walls and Safety Fence Installation Works - Contract 24/2015

Report of Ashraf Doureihi, Engineering Project Manager Tenders were called and were received until 4pm on 19 November 2014 for the submission of tenders for the Retaining Walls and Safety Fence Installation Works. 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 was included in the four year delivery program adopted by Council. Recommending: 1. THAT Council accept the tender of the highest ranked Tenderer for Tender 24/2015 - Retaining Walls and Safety Fence Installation Works. 2. THAT Council approves that funds be brought forward from the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 financial years to complete Sites 4-11 this financial year. 3. THAT Council award Sites 12-14 subject to future funding. 4. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to Contract 24/2015 under the signature of the Mayor and the General Manager. 5. 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.

42. EPS07: Submission of tenders for the Supply, Installation

and Maintenance of LED Lighting - Contract 25/2015

Report of Ashraf Doureihi, Engineering Project Manager Tenders were called and were received until 4pm on 20 November 2014 for the submission of tenders for the LED Supply, Installation and Maintenance. 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 was included in the four year delivery program adopted by Council.

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Recommending: 1. THAT Council accept the tender of the highest ranked Tenderer [1] for Tender 25/2015 Part A and Part B for the Supply and Installation of LED’s to Council street lights. 2. THAT Council reject all offers for Part C of tender 25/2015 for the maintenance component of this contract. 3. THAT Council not call for fresh tenders to be submitted for Part C of Tender 25/2015 because it is considered that re-tendering rather than negotiating will not attract additional suitable submissions. 4. THAT Council resolves to enter into direct negotiation with tenderers and other suitable service providers for Part C of tender 25/2015 for the maintenance component of this contract. 5. THAT authority be delegated to the General Manager to negotiate with suitably qualified service providers and enter into a contract for Part C of tender 25/2015. 6. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to Contract 25/2015 (Part A and Part B) under the signature of the Mayor and the General Manager. 7. THAT Council approves that funds be brought forward from the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 financial years. 8. 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.

43. EPS08: Air Conditioning Work for Council Buildings -

Contract 7/2015

Report of Albert Lo, Property Asset Manager Tenders were called and received until 3pm on 11 September 2014 for air conditioning work in Council buildings. In order for Councillors to discuss the confidential memorandum attached to this report, it will be necessary to close the Council meeting to the public. Recommending: 1. THAT Council accept the tender for the highest ranked tenderer for Part A for Contract 7/2015 - Air Conditioning Work for Council Buildings. 2. THAT Council Council defers the acceptance of tender for Part B for Contract 7/2015- Replacement or new installation of air conditioning units. 3. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to Contract 7/2015 under the signature of the Mayor and the General Manager. 4. 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.

44. EPS09: Submission of tenders for the Walker St Public

Domain Upgrade Works - Contract 22/2015

Report of Ashraf Doureihi, Engineering Project Manager

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Tenders were called and were received until 4pm on 6 November 2014 for the submission of tenders for the Walker St Public Domain Upgrade. 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 was included in the four year delivery program adopted by Council. Recommending: 1. THAT Council accept the tender of the highest ranked Tenderer for Tender 22/2015 –Walker St Public Domain Upgrade. 2. THAT Council approves that funds be brought forward from the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 financial years to complete the project this financial year. 3. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to Contract 22/2015 under the signature of the Mayor and the General Manager. 4. 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.

45. EPS10: 33 East Crescent Street, McMahons Point - Boardwalk

Report of Jon Higlett, Engineering Infrastructure Manager A Councillor briefing was held on 13 October 2014 in relation to the dilapidated boardwalk within 33 East Crescent Street, McMahons Point. This report summarises the outcomes of this briefing and recommends works to be undertaken to remove the dangerous structure and create access to the harbour foreshore in this location. The financial implications (budget) for 2013/14 are outlined within the report. Recommending 1. THAT the remnant boardwalk structure be removed. 2. THAT a stairway be constructed from the end of the southern right-of-way providing access to the rock shelf in the harbour including a handrail. 3. THAT $30,000 is allocated to fund these works from the Capital Works Reserve. 4. THAT Council notes correspondence from the RMS on this matter. 5. THAT as part of a feasibility study, Council investigate the establishment of a right-of-way over the water in Lavender Bay from McMahons Point wharf through to Lavender Bay Wharf to enable the future construction of a boardwalk. 6. THAT Council notes that the foreshore curtilage to Lavender Bay is currently subject to a State Heritage Registration Nomination.

46. EPS11: Council Own/Leased Properties: Leasing Transactions

Report of Hinako Nakata, Property Officer A report is submitted regarding the leasing transactions for Council’s owned and leased properties, for the period ending 2 December 2014. Rental income to Council will be received in the Property Budget.

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Recommending: 1. THAT Council notes the leasing transactions, which are detailed in Attachment A of this report. 2. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to the legal instruments necessary to implement the proposed leasing transactions, which is noted in “Attachment A” of this report, under the signature of the Mayor and the General Manager.

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Open Space & Environmental Services Division 47. OSE01: Sport and Recreation Reference Group - 24

November 2014

Report of Robert Emerson, Director Open Space and Environmental Services This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Sport and Recreation Reference Group held on 24 November 2014, for Council endorsement. The minutes are attached for information. Recommending: 1. THAT the Recreation Needs Study 2014 - Update on progress report be received. 2. THAT the Cammeray Oval Synthetic Surface - Progress update report be received. 3. THAT the Brightmore Reserve Tricycle Track Upgrading Progress report be received. 4. THAT Council undertake improvements to the Brightmore Reserve Trike Track.

48. OSE02: Environment Reference Group - Minutes 3

November 2014

Report of Rob Emerson, Director Open Space and Environmental Services This report presents the recommendations of the last meeting of the Environment Reference Group held on 3 November 2014, for Council endorsement. The minutes are attached for information. Recommending: 1. THAT Council resolves to adopt the Northern Sydney Regional Waste Strategy 2014-2021 and the priority projects identified in the 2014/15 Action Plan with the exception of any actions or funding of the Regional Waste Processing and Disposal Contract. 2. THAT the 15th Anniversary of Building Bridges to Boorowa report be noted.

49. OSE03: Professional Swimming Coaching Rights, North

Sydney Olympic Pool - Tender 27/2015

Report of Norman Boyle, Manager North Sydney Olympic Pool Council at its meeting of 13 October 2014, considered a report on Professional Swimming Coaching Rights 2015, North Sydney Olympic Pool (Minute No. 457). Council resolved: 1. THAT the professional swimming coaching rights at the North Sydney Olympic Pool go out to tender. The tender for these Rights was offered and advertised from 28 October 2014 to 21 November 2014.

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This report seeks Council’s acceptance of the tender of the highest ranked Tenderer for Contract 27/2015. 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. Income generated from the Professional Swimming Coaching Rights is included in the adopted 2014/15 budget. Recommending: 1. THAT Council accept the tender from the highest ranked Tenderer for Tender 27/2015 for the Professional Swimming Coaching Rights, North Sydney Olympic Pool. 2. THAT Council hereby authorises its Official Seal to be affixed to Contract 27/2015 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.

50. OSE04: Draft Bushland Plan of Management - Post

Exhibition

Report of Megan White, Landscape Planner North Sydney Council’s Plans of Management are strategic documents that provide a consistent and useable set of guidelines for the effective short and long-term management of all open space owned or under the care, control and management of North Sydney Council. A new draft Bushland Plan of Management has now been prepared; superseding Council’s Bushland Plan of Management 2007. The new draft Bushland Plan of Management was completed in July 2014. Public exhibition of the draft document was widely advertised, and known stakeholders were also informed that a new draft Plan was available for comment. The public submission period ran from 4 August until 20 September 2014. Two written submissions were received. This report sets out the content of these submissions and the alterations it is proposed to make to the Plan of Management as a result. This report also documents major works carried out in North Sydney’s bushland reserves since the preparation of the previous Bushland Plan of Management in 2007. It sets out the key features of the new document and lists major projects to be undertaken in coming years. Recommending: 1. THAT Council formally adopts the draft Bushland Plan of Management.

51. OSE05: Draft Plan of Management for Bradfield Park - Post

Exhibition

Report of Megan White, Landscape Planner North Sydney Council’s Plans of Management are strategic documents that provide a consistent and useable set of guidelines for the effective short and long-term management of all open space owned or under the care, control and management of North Sydney Council. A new draft Plan of Management for Bradfield Park has

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now been prepared; superseding Council’s Plan of Management for Bradfield Park 2008. The new draft Plan of Management for Bradfield Park was completed in July 2014. Public exhibition of the draft document was widely advertised, and known stakeholders were also informed that a new draft Plan was available for comment. The public submission period ran from 4 August until 20 September 2014. Two written submissions were received. This report sets out the content of these submissions and the alterations it is proposed to make to the Plan of Management as a result. This report also documents major works carried out in Bradfield Park since the preparation of the previous Plan of Management for the Park in 2008. It sets out the key features of the new draft Plan of Management and lists the major projects to be undertaken in coming years. Recommending: 1. THAT Council formally adopts the draft Plan of Management for Bradfield Park.

52. OSE06: Fees and Charges Synthetic Surfaces

Report of David Manson, Parks and Reserves Manager This report presents information on recommended fees and charges for the hire of the synthetic turf playing field at Cammeray Park. Recommending: 1. THAT Council proposes the hire fees for the Cammeray Park synthetic sports field surface be as per the resolution of the NSROC General Managers Advisory Group (GMAC) contained within this report, subject to the public exhibition process. 2. THAT Council publicly exhibit the proposed new fee for the synthetic sports field as required, review submissions and report back to Council.

53. OSE07: Adoption of the Bushfire Danger Period Public

Access Management Plan 2014

Report of Gareth Debney, Bushland Management Coordinator The Mosman / North Sydney Local Emergency Management Committee in conjunction with the Manly-Mosman-North Sydney Bushfire Management Committee have developed the attached Bushfire Danger Period Public Access Management Plan to provide a consistent, structured and transparent approach to managing community use of public bushland during periods of severe fire weather. The Plan coordinates closure of high-risk bushland reserves under specific threshold conditions within each of the major (bush) land management agencies in our local area. These include Mosman Council; North Sydney Council; NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. For North Sydney Council, the Plan identifies four high-risk, publicly accessible bushland reserves that require a specific management response under “Severe” or greater fire danger periods. These reserves include:

Balls Head Reserve (Waverton);

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Badangi Reserve (Wollstonecraft); Berry Island Reserve (Wollstonecraft) & Gore Cove Reserve / Smoothey Park (Wollstonecraft)

In summary, during “Severe” fire danger periods (as declared by the Rural Fire Service), closure of Balls Head Reserve would be at the discretion of Council whilst other reserves would be monitored and remain open. Under “Extreme” fire danger conditions, Balls Head Reserve would close to public access; Berry Island Reserve would be considered for closure at Council’s discretion whilst the other two reserves would be monitored for potential fire activity. Under a “Catastrophic” fire danger declaration; Balls Head and Berry Island Reserves would be closed to public access. Badangi Reserve and Gore Cove Reserve/Smoothey Park may also be closed at the discretion of Council. Adoption of this management plan by all agencies involved will provide a positive step forward in mitigating the potential harm to life and property that is an inherent characteristic of high-visitation bushland reserves during periods of severe fire weather. It is recommended that Council adopt this plan. Recommending: 1. THAT Council adopt the Bushfire Danger Public Access Management Plan. 2. THAT Council approve installation of associated signage and access management infrastructure during the 2014/15 financial year.

54. OSE08: Management of New Years Eve Celebrations

Report of Rob Emerson, Director of Open Space and Environmental Services At its meeting on 3 February 2014 in relation to Notice of Motion No. 03/14 by Councillor Reymond, Council resolved (Minute No. 4): 1. THAT Council call for a report on the management of New Years Eve in North Sydney. 1. There have been press reports reporting on the popularity of this event and indicating amongst other things how crowds around Sydney’s foreshore have doubled in 10 years from 1 million to 2 million people. 2. The report should cover amongst other things: 3. How crowd numbers have increased over the last 5 years for each of the major areas Council manages and provide estimates of those increases for each of those years. 4. The costs incurred in each of those years and what are the likely increases over the next few years. 5. The current crowd control measures and management guidelines/policies currently in place and what improvements can be made to make them more user friendly, particularly for residents and their visitors/guests. 6. Whether residents in crowd control foreshore areas such as Kirribilli, McMahons Point etc, could be issued on application with tickets/passes which would allow them and their nominated number of guests to pass and re-pass through foreshore control points more easily than at present. 7. The number of incidents/complaints which are said to have occurred at control points at McMahons Point, including the attitude of security personnel to residents.

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8. What the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority are charging for access to their areas for this event and how those authorities manage and control their areas for this event. 9. Whether Council should consider a charge for access to its controlled areas for this event to defray its costs for it and if so the amount and what additional costs, if any, would be likely to occur if this were implemented. 10. Whether the erection of tents, umbrellas and the like in the controlled areas are causing problems and if so, what and how Council proposes to manage same. 11. Either Council establishes a Working Group or the report includes consultation with the Precinct Committee, residents and businesses to address improvements for future conduct of this event. This report has been prepared in response to the detailed questions that formed the Notice of Motion. Recommending: 1. THAT the Management of New Years Eve Celebrations report be received.

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MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

55. NoM01: Notice of Motion No. 37/14 by Councillors Baker,

Barbour, Clare, Beregi, Carr, Morris and Reymond - 18/11/14

Re: Notice of Intention to issue Performance Improvement Order

1. THAT Council resolves to immediately implement proposed Actions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of the Draft Performance Improvement Order (as detailed at page 8 of the Minister’s letter dated 31 October 2014). 2.THAT Council monitor the implementation of Actions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 for a period of 6 months and at the conclusion of that period provide a report to the Minister for Local Government, the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government and Council. 3. THAT Council notes that the proposed actions detailed in paragraphs 1 and 2 above are:

“1. The Mayor and all councillors are to refrain from making allegations at Council meetings that the Mayor and/or one or more councillors has breached Council’s Code of Conduct. 2. The Mayor and all councillors must comply with the Council’s media policy. 3. Council is to engage an independent person or body to monitor theMayor’s and councillors’ compliance with the Council’s media policy with any non-compliances reported to the General Manager. 4. Council is to engage a suitably qualified independent person to provide advice on meeting procedure to the Mayor at the Council meetings. 5. The Mayor and all councillors must participate in a conflict resolutionprocess, conducted by a suitably qualified independent person, in order to resolve the ongoing conflict between them. 8. The Mayor and all councillors must participate in code of meeting practice and code of conduct training.”

56. NoM02: Notice of Motion No. 38/14 by Councillors Baker,

Clare and Morris - 4/12/14

Re: Rail Noise in North Sydney-Waverton-Wollstonecraft corridor

1. THAT Council write to the Minister for Transport, Chief Executive of Sydney Trains and the Environmental Protection Authority detailing rail noise issues in the North Sydney-Waverton-Wollstonecraft rail corridor and requiring urgent action to address these issues. 2. THAT Council request an urgent meeting with Sydney Trains in relation to on-going noise from rail squeal and horn blowing and appropriate strategies to manage rail noise.

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3. THAT Wollstonecraft Ward councillors and appropriate senior staff meet with members of the Waverton-Wollstonecraft Rail Noise Action Group to discuss rail noise issues.

57. NoM03: Notice of Motion No. 39/14 by Councillor Baker - 4/12/14

Re: Vale Nancy (Nan) Joan Manefield, OAM

1. THAT Council acknowledge the extraordinary life and contribution to the North Sydney community of Nan Manefield, OAM. 2. THAT Council establish a Short Poem prize in memory of Nan Manefield, OAM to be administered through the Stanton Library Young Writers’ Awards. 3. THAT Council write to the Manefield family expressing deep condolences on their loss. Background Nancy (Nan) Joan Manefield, OAM recently passed away aged 89 years. Nan was born in Malanda on the Atherton Tableland, Queensland in 1925 yet at heart she was a true champion and denizen of North Sydney. Nan was a passionate educator, teaching for nearly five decades including more than 20 years as an English/History teacher and Librarian at North Sydney Boys’ High School. Nan was an active and energetic volunteer in all aspects of North Sydney’s civic and cultural life. She brought great energy, passion and humour to all that she undertook - from her involvement as a parent with North Sydney Demonstration School and the North Sydney Creative Leisure Centre in the 1970s, as a swimmer and volunteer with the North Sydney Swimming Club, her long commitment and involvement with the Edward Precinct from inception in 1973 to the present day, to her contribution to Nutcote and the natural environment as a bushcare volunteer at Balls Head. Nan served for many decades on Council’s Library Management Committee, Library, Historical and Cultural Resources Reference Group and as an office bearer for Edward Precinct. Nan made a significant contribution to Stanton Library having established the Stanton Area Librarians’ Group in 1976 (representing schools across the municipality) and bringing her skills as a librarian to Council’s oral history collection. Nan was recognised with a Sydney Morning Herald award for community service in 1993 and awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for “service to the community of North Sydney, particularly through cultural and historical organisations.” Nan was a life member of the NSW Oral History Association. Nan was a truly proud and passionate mother to Tim, mother-in-law to Akiko and grandmother to Alex and Lucas.

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There are several generations of residents of North Sydney who were taught by Nan and were inspired by her. North Sydney was fortunate to have Nan Manefield live amongst us. Vale Nan Manefield.

58. NoM04: Notice of Motion No. 40/14 by Councillor Carr - 8/12/14

Re: Upgrade of McMahons Point Wharf

1.THAT Council write to RMS advising: any new wharf under consideration at McMahons Point should be of similar structure, style and character as the new wharf at Milsons Point (Luna Park wharf). Further, any consideration to current or amended structure should be shared with the residents of North Sydney and placed on public display for comment Background The Roads and Maritime Services are currently upgrading a number of harbour wharfs in the North Sydney Local Government area. McMahons point Wharf is scheduled to undergo and upgrade to commence in the first quarter of 2015 and take five months to complete. The area of harbour surrounding the McMahons Point Wharf, particularly the Harbour foreshore from Blues point reserve to the current Ferry Wharf , represents one of the most iconic and famous views in Australia. This spectacular view and setting is enjoyed by North Sydney residents, and thousands of visitors, including oversees tourists on a daily basis. The Roads and Maritime Services now proposes to construct a large covered floating pontoon, together with a gangway, which will be situated in the foreground of the view looking east towards Luna Park and further the Sydney Opera House. It is an ugly and intrusive structure with its position protruding into the harbour will ensure that from whatever vantage point one looks east the large wharf will be in the centre of the view.

59. NoM05: Notice of Motion No. 41/14 by Councillor Carr - 8/12/14

Re: Councillor Attendance at Meetings

1. THAT Council staff provide a comprehensive review/report of Councillors attendance at all prescribed meetings for calendar year 2014. This is to include and not limited to:

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Council Meetings Extraordinary meetings Committee Meetings Reference Groups Workshops Working Groups Streetscape Committees Compliance – Code of Conduct workshop(s) Educational seminars Ward Forums Site Meetings Can the review please be provided in Table Format by way: Date Name of Subject Councillor attendees Advised absentees Non advised absentee 2. THAT this review be provided at the first meeting of the new calendar year effective February 2015 and published on the Council website Background In view of recent questions by member of the community, this will provide information pertaining to whether; each meeting has a quorum, or minimum number of attendees to conduct official business, Council decisioning, suggestions or recommendations of different policies for their constituents. I believe this is imperative if Councillors are to perform the duties of which they are elected. Lack of poor attendance at prescribed meetings may suggest a Councillor is not performing their duties with reasonable care and providing inherent value back to the community they represent.

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QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE 60. Q01: By Councillor Gibson – 10/12/14

Re: Oversight of the General Managers Policy

The Oversight of the General Managers Policy states that the Mayor signs off on any expenses incurred by the General Manager (clause 4.3) The Mayor is also responsible for approving requests for leave by the General Manager (clause 4.32) Who signed off on expenses and leave for the period July 1 2014 and October 31 2014?

61. Q02: By Councillor Gibson – 10/12/14

Re: Registration of Councillor Correspondence

Are all items of correspondence by Councillors registered in Dataworks? For example where are the letters sent by Cr Beregi to The Hon Gladys Berejiklian, Minister for Transport, in June and July 2014 registered?

62. Q03: By Councillor Gibson – 10/12/14

Re: Registration of Council Correspondence

Are all items of correspondence from the General Manager registered in Dataworks? Specifically, are two recent items of correspondence from the General Manager to Mr Robert Crawford, Acting Head of School of Communications at UTS appropriately registered in Dataworks?

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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