Councillor David Roenfeldt

Below is a quick summary of the meeting agenda:

PUBLIC FORUM

Members of the public may address the Council Meeting on any issue for 3 minutes.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

1. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 18 MAY 2023

MAYORAL MINUTES

2. MAYORAL MINUTE - LEADING A REFORM AGENDA ON WASTE

This Mayoral Minute advises Council of the Metropolitan Sydney Mayoral Summit on Waste I attended on 18 May 2023 to discuss what councils can do to contribute solutions to leading reform on waste.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

NOTICES OF MOTION

3. NOTICE OF MOTION - REPORT ON CHIEF SCIENTIST AND ENGINEER’S INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO THE DESIGN, USE AND IMPACTS OF SYNTHETIC TURF IN PUBLIC OPEN SPACES

This Notice of Motion seeks to review the proposed future management, replacement and disposal of synthetic turf in the LGA.

4. NOTICE OF MOTION - ADDRESS NEED FOR INCREASED FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF BUSHLAND AND TRACKS

This Notice of Motion seeks to consider additional budget allocation for the upkeep, education and engagement of the community in the Lane Cove bushland areas. 

5. NOTICE OF MOTION - TRUCK USAGE AND SAFETY IN COXS LANE

This Notice of Motion seeks a review of safety for pedestrians and limiting truck and long vehicle use in Cox’s Lane. 

OFFICER REPORTS FOR DETERMINATION

6. SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW OF COUNCIL'S DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN

The purpose of this report is to incorporate a range of amendments to the Lane Cove Development Control Plan (DCP) addressing sustainability initiatives related to climate change and emission reductions within the Lane Cove community.

These amendments also include housekeeping corrections to errors of punctuation, grammar and structure along with updates to legislation references.

The proposed amendments affect several existing Development Control Plan Parts (see Attachments AT-3 to AT-25). 

Of note are the new Biodiversity and Conservation State Environmental Planning Policy (B&C SEPP), Council’s Urban Forest Strategy and Local Housing Policy, and State Government reforms to the business zones. Further details of the amendments are explained in Attachment AT-1. 

It is recommended the DCP amendments be placed on public exhibition and a further report be submitted to Council following the exhibition.

7. HOURS OF WORK - CONSTRUCTION SITES

Council at its Meeting of 18 May 2023 resolved to receive a report considering the variation of its standard hours of construction in response to community concerns of the impacts building works are causing the local amenity.

 It is recommended that in relation to general building works such as new dwellings, alterations and additions along with swimming pools and other non-residential flat buildings Council amend its existing standard condition to include “with NO high noise generating activities, to be undertaken after 12 noon on Saturday”, with a view to maintaining the amenity of the adjoining residents.

8. REVISED WORKS SCHEDULE - LANE COVE SECTION 94 (NOW S7.11) CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN

It is proposed to update the Works Schedule for the Lane Cove Section 94 (now s7.11) Contributions Plan. The update of the Works Schedule is required to reflect works already undertaken and changes in priorities, noting the last comprehensive review of the Works Schedule occurred in 2013. The Revised Works Schedule for the Lane Cove Section 94 Contributions Plan is shown attached as AT 1. Council is requested to endorse the Revised Works Schedule for public exhibition purposes.

9. NORTHWOOD SLOPE NAMING

At the 23 June 2022 Council meeting, Council resolved to “Undertake a public process to name the bushland known as the “Northwood Slope” located adjacent to the western side of the golf course.” This Report brings back to Council the results of the community consultation and recommends options to name the area.

In February 2023, Council asked the community to suggest names for the two-hectare bushland on the western end of the Lane Cove Golf Course. The area runs alongside the western side of the golf course from Gamma Road to the rear of 266 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove.

A total of eighteen responses were received, with a diversity of names suggested, with a clear preference for an Indigenous name. It is recommended Council consider adopting the name ‘Burumin’, Reserve meaning brushtail possum, as the area is frequented by possums.

10. BADANGI STATE HERITAGE LISTING CONSULTATION COMMENTS

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) have proposed the following Lane Cove reserves Manns Point, Greendale Park and Holloway Reserve be included as a part of the NSW State Heritage listing under the name Badangi (meaning Sydney rock oyster), this area will be one of several harbour foreshores reserves up for consideration.

11. RESPONSE TO RISE OF ANTI-SEMITISM

At the Council meeting of 24 November 2022, it was resolved to contact the Jewish Board of Deputies and the Sydney Jewish Museum to develop appropriate strategies that address the rise of antisemitism.

Two meetings have been held since November 2022, one in April 2023 and another in June 2023.

This Report outlines the discussions held at these meetings and suggestions for addressing concerns. 

From these meetings it was agreed that the best approach to addressing antisemitism was through educating the community about Jewish culture and about the Holocaust.  It was also agreed that this would be done over time as opportunities to share and promote the Jewish culture arose. It is recommended Council implement an education program in conjunction with the Jewish Board of Deputies and the Sydney Jewish Museum to address antisemitism.

12. CONSULTATION RESULTS ON THE DRAFT 2023/24 BUDGET, DRAFT FEES AND CHARGES, DRAFT DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN, DRAFT RESOURCING STRATEGY AND ASSOCIATED RESOURCE PLANS

This report provides consideration of submissions received as a result of the public exhibition of Council’s Draft 2023/24 Budget, Draft Fees and Charges, Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Draft Resourcing Strategy and associated Resource Plans. Council approved the exhibition of the draft documents at its meeting of 20 April 2023 and the public exhibition period closed on 7 June 2023.

A total of twenty three (23) submissions were received during the public exhibition period. A summary of matters raised in the submissions are addressed in the report. Some refinements have been made to the suite of Draft Plans to reflect matters raised in submissions and, in other cases, information that has come to light during the public exhibition period that necessitates minor changes to the Draft Plans.

13. COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND WORKING PARTIES

This Report brings to Council recommendations regarding changes to the following Committee Charters:

• Age-Friendly Lane Cove Advisory Committee
• Access and Inclusion Committee
• Public Art Advisory Committee

And the establishment of two new Working Groups

• Youth Advisory Group
• Theatre Space Planning Reference Group

The recommendations reflect the changes in both the way that the Committees work and also allow for reformatting of the Charters into the template that Council currently uses for its Committees.

The Report also recommends the establishment of two new Committees – the Youth Advisory Group which will enable Council to more effectively engage with a range of young people in our community and also provide leadership opportunities for our youth.

The Report also calls for the establishment of a Theatre Space Planning Reference Group as resolved by Council in February 2023.

14. 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW CONFERENCE MOTIONS, VOTING DELEGATES AND ATTENDANCE

Council has received correspondence from Local Government NSW concerning their 2023 Annual Conference. In preparation for their Conference, Local Government NSW have asked all councils to consider the key issues affecting their communities. These issues will be discussed and debated during the business sessions of the Conference. This report recommends that Council consider the primary issues affecting the Lane Cove community, submit motions for debate and endorse the delegates including the three (3) voting delegates for the motions at the Conference.

15. LOCAL GOVERNMENT REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL ANNUAL REPORT AND DETERMINATION - COUNCILLOR FEES

This report details the recent determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) for the annual fees to be paid for the Mayor and Councillors for the 2023/24 financial year, commencing 1 July 2023. The Tribunal has approved a 3% increase for the period. It is recommended Council determine the annual fees to be paid.

OFFICER REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

16. COUNCIL SNAPSHOT MAY 2023

Attached for the information of Councillors is a review of Council’s recent activities. This report provides a summary of the operations of each division for May 2023 at AT-1.

Included at AT-2 is Council’s Resolution Tracker showing the progress of Council’s resolutions.

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

17. QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE - LANE COVE SPORT AND RECREATION FACILITY

I hope you found this video and summary helpful. 

Regards, 

Councillor David Roenfeldt

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