Councillor David Roenfeldt

Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Council Meeting - 20 November 2025

1 Mayoral Minute - LGNSW Annual Conference and Election of Board Members

Local Government NSW’s Annual Conference was held in Penrith from 23-25 November 2025.
Five of Lane Cove Council’s motions were included in the conference business papers:
• Proposed EP&A Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025;
• Electoral campaign reform for local government;
• Mandatory working with children checks for elected councillors;
• Supporting people seeking asylum within our community; and
• Early childhood education reforms.
A sixth motion proposed by Council, Reform of Principal Place of Residence Eligibility: Aligning
NSW Land Tax was withdrawn from consideration at conference by Council’s General Manager,
following discussions with Councillors.
Councillor Darcy Byrne, Mayor of Inner West Council, was elected for a two- year term as LGNSW
President.
And I am delighted to announce that Councillor Kathy Bryla, a Lane Cove Councillor for Central
Ward, has been elected to the Board of LGNSW also for a two-year term.

2 Community Safety Initiatives Across the Lane Cove Local
Government Area

This Motion seeks to strengthen community safety across the Lane Cove Local Government Area
(LGA) through increased collaboration between Council, residents and the NSW Police Area
Command, along with improved safety infrastructure and more regular community engagement
opportunities.
A more coordinated and proactive approach—supported by local partnerships, community
participation and targeted initiatives—will help build a safer, more connected and resilient
community.

3 Enhancing infrastructure for dogs in Lane Cove

A motion to investigate opportunities to enhance local infrastructure for dogs in Lane Cove Local
Government Area (LGA).

4 Sports Field Access to Support Growth of Lane Cove-Associated
Sports Clubs

This Motion seeks a review of Council’s existing Management Directive for Sportsground Hire to
explore ways of enhancing the utilisation of Lane Cove sports fields by clubs associated with the
Lane Cove community. It requests a review of current field usage and hire, and the development of
best practice management approaches that prioritise and optimise access for Lane Cove
associated sporting clubs.

5 Development and implementation of a Lane Cove Council
Domestic and Family Violence Strategy

This motion proposes the creation and implementation of a Domestic and Family Violence Strategy
for Lane Cove.

6 Response to Notice of Motion - Silver Pond Investments Pty Ltd VPA - Variation to
Canberra Avenue Scope of Works and VPA - Progress Update 2

To provide Council with an update on actions arising from Resolution 145 from the July 2025
Council Meeting, and in particular part 2 and 3 of the Resolution and to seek a council decision to
reduce the scope of works of the Planning Agreement

7 Response to Notice of Motion - Ongoing Failure and Unreliability of Vertical
Transport at Lane Cove Market Square

This Report provides an update on the Vertical transport elements at Lane Cove Market Square
and is in response to Resolution 224 passed at the October 2025 Ordinary Meeting:
1.notes with concern the continued and consistent failures of vertical transport infrastructure
namely lifts, escalators, and travelators at Lane Cove Market Square, which have caused
significant disruption, reduced accessibility, and raised safety concerns for community
members, particularly older residents, people with disabilities, and families with young
children;
2.acknowledges that this is a long-standing issue, with ongoing breakdowns and service
outages reported over an extended period, often with minimal communication and delayed
repairs, despite the importance of this infrastructure for access to essential retail and
services;
3.notes that an audit of the vertical transport systems has recently been completed by Frank
Knight on behalf of Region Group (head lessee) and the Building Management Committee
(BMC), but that the results and subsequent action plans have not been made available;
4.calls on the Council General Manager to urgently engage with Region Group and Knight
Frank (building and facilities management), and any other relevant senior stakeholders to:
a) obtain the audit findings.
b) clarify the causes of repeated failures and current maintenance procedures.
c) request a formal plan and timeline for improvements to ensure the reliability and
safety of all vertical transport systems at Market Square;
5.requests that Councillors be updated on the outcomes of the discussions by the
December 2025 Council Meeting detailing:
a) the outcomes of these discussions;
b) any commitments made by Region Group, Knight Frank, or responsible parties to
address the ongoing issues;
c) recommendations on further advocacy or action Council can take to ensure the issue
is resolved in the community’s interest;
6.further requests that Council advocate for improved communication and signage during
outages at Lane Cove Market Square, including estimated repair times, points of contact,
and alternative access arrangements to reduce inconvenience and frustration for the
public.

8 Local Government (General) Regulation Review - Submission to OLG

Council received correspondence from the Office of Local Government (OLG) on 12 November
2025 advising that the current Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 is to be remade into
three (3) stand-alone instruments:
• A Local Government (Elections) Regulation,
• A Local Government (Council Governance and Operations) Regulation, and
• A Local Government (Approvals) Regulation
The development of these 3 standalone instruments will be done in stages with a focus on the
Election provisions as the first step of the statutory review and the making of a new Local
Government (Elections) Regulation. Accordingly, a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been
prepared and the OLG are inviting submissions on any of the matters raised in the RIS and any
other matter contained in the proposed LG Elections Regulation.
Submissions are due to the OLG on Friday 12 December 2025.

9 Post Exhibition - New Model Code of Meeting Practice

At the 18 September 2025 Ordinary Council meeting, Council resolved (Resolution 202/25), to
consult with the community on the Draft Code of Meeting Practice that comprised mandatory and
non-mandatory provisions of the NSW Office of Local Government new Model Code of Meeting
Practice for Local Councils.
The draft Code of Meeting Practice was placed on public exhibition for a period of 6 weeks with no
written submissions having been received.

10 Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee Draft Minutes - 30 September 2025

The purpose of this report is to provide the draft minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement
Committee (ARIC) meeting held on 30 September 2025.

11 NSW ALGWA Conference - Councillor Conference Attendance Interest

The report seeks Councillor interest and endorsement of Councillors attending the NSW ALGWA
Conference 2026 hosted by Blacktown City Council from Thursday 26 March to Saturday 28 March
2026 (inclusive).

12 Councillor representation on Centrehouse Inc. Management Committee

The purpose of this report is to seek Council endorsement of a Council representative on the
Centrehouse Inc Management Committee, following Councillor Kennedy’s temporary appointment
to the President role.

13 Response to Notice of Motion - Inclusive Communities Grant Program 

At the Council meeting held 18 September 2025, Council resolved to establish a pilot community
grant program of up to $5,000 to engage professional drag performers at hospitality venues during
Pride Month in June 2026.
The resolution came from a Notice of Motion titled Lane Cove Camp: Drag Community Grant for
Pride and Mardi Gras.
In accordance with s356 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council is required to give 28 days’
public notice before providing financial assistance to businesses.
The public notice consultation included questions regarding approval for the program, eligibility and
interested in applying for a grant.
A total of 207 responses were received. Despite slightly more than 50% of respondents supporting
the initiative, there are mixed community views.

14 ROTARY Peace Poles Proposal

Rotary Lane Cove has approached Council regarding the installation of a series of Peace Poles in
Lane Cove, the first being a primary Peace Pole installation adjacent to The Canopy. This report
seeks in principle approval to the project and the commencement of community consultation.

15 Ventemans Reach Boardwalk and Remediation Tender Update

Council called for tenders in accordance with Council’s tender and quotation procedure to
undertake remediation works of contaminated land and upgrade a section of boardwalk at
Ventemans Reach Bushland Reserve. Council was seeking one contractor to oversee both
components (remediation and boardwalk construction) using relevant sub-contractors where
necessary.
Council’s Request for Tender document was lodged via Vendor Panel on 1 July 2025 and closed
on 12 September 2025 for which Council received eight (8) conforming tender submissions.
All tenders substantially exceeded the available budget for the entire project. However, the
tenders show that Council has sufficient grant funds to undertake the remediation component of
the project. A separate tender process will commence if and when boardwalk construction funds
become available.
It is recommended that Council decline to accept all tenders and negotiate with the tenderers to
gauge interest, make final price adjustments and select the most appropriate contractor to carry
out the remediation works only. Further, this Report outlines “Next Procurement Steps” due to the
Tender reaching its conclusion.
A confidential Memorandum has been circulated separately to Councillors detailing the tender
prices and the grant funding.

16 Managing abandoned watercraft in Dunois Reserve, Longueville - Stage 2

The purpose of this report is to provide the outcome of the second stage of community consultation
and subsequent layout of boat racks related to the Dunois Reserve and Waterfront and to seek
endorsement for next steps for implementation of the project.
The aim of community consultation was to gauge community preference for the location of racks
along the waterfront. Staff also consulted the Aboriginal Heritage Office and local stakeholders to
ensure feasible locations for racks were proposed. There was some community preference for rack
locations of the options proposed, additionally, sensitive aboriginal sites and high tides excluded
some potential locations.
A significant majority of respondents (89.6%) believe that the racks will not wholly address the
clutter of watercraft along the foreshore, and that there will be an ongoing issue with improper boat
storage. Additionally, 93% of respondents believe that it is necessary that Council develop an LGA
wide watercraft strategy to enforce the proper storage of watercraft, like other nearby Councils.
Given the constraints regarding capacity on the formal storage options that the waterfront allows,
and the evidence to suggest there will be an ongoing issue with excess storage, Council
recommends development of an LGA wide strategy for enforcing proper boat storage on public
foreshores alongside staged construction of the Dunois Waterfront boat racks.

17 Drainage Works for Pottery Green Oval

The purpose of this report is to report back to Council on the matters required in resolution 258/25
at the November 2025 Council Meeting.

18 Local Transport Forum - 18 November 2025

The Lane Cove Local Transport Forum met in November 2025 and provided recommendations for
Council’s consideration. The attached Minutes include a summary of each item, and it is
recommended the November 2025 Minutes are adopted for implementation.
The Supplementary Items and Minutes have been combined as one document and circulated to
TfNSW as per their request.

- Traffic Committee Meeting Confirmation of Minutes – 16 September 2025
- Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on Chisholm Street at Greenwich Road, Greenwich
- Proposed change to ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on River Road between 47-71 River Road
- Proposed 2P electric vehicle charging bays at various locations
- St Leonards – Lunar Laneways 2026 – Traffic Management Plan
- Cumulative Impacts of Development on Local Roads of Longueville Peninsula
- 2026 Transport Forum Meeting dates
- River Road Shared User Path – Stage 2
- Centennial Avenue Pedestrian Safety
- 299 Pacific Highway Bus Zone Relocation
- St Ignatius College – Request for a TMP
- Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP)
- River Road/Canberra Avenue – Request for Traffic Signals
- Pacific Highway Corridor Study

19 Council Snapshot November 2025

Attached for the information of Councillors is a review of Council’s recent activities.
This Snapshot report provides a summary of the operations of each Division within Council for
November 2025 at AT-1. Given the earlier meeting date for December 2025 there is some data
which was unavailable at the time of the report collation – this is reflected in the report where
applicable.
Included at AT-2 is Council’s Resolution Tracker showing the progress of Council’s resolutions.