Councillor David Roenfeldt

Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Council Meeting - 19 February 2026

7.1 Mayoral Minute - Clean Up Australia Day activities across Lane Cove

More than 100 volunteers were involved in local activities to mark Clean Up Australia Day activities
in Lane Cove on Sunday 1 March.

It is recommended that Council formally acknowledge and congratulate them.

11.1 Notice of Motion - Criminalisation of the burning of the Australian National Flag

For Council to advocate to the NSW State Government that the deliberate burning or desecration
of the Australian Flag should be a criminal offence in NSW.

11.2 Notice of Motion - Review of Council Revenue Managed by Third Parties

To review the arrangements for Council’s third-party revenue streams, to increase visibility and
provide further reporting on these income streams.

11.3 Notice of Motion - Urgent Change of Building Manager - Lane Cove Market Square

To express continued dissatisfaction with the current arrangements regarding vertical transport at
Market Square, and to formally seek the appointment of a new building and facilities provider.

11.4 Notice of Motion - Plaza Infrastructure Maintenance

To raise the need for ongoing maintenance at Lane Cove Plaza, and to request a report to
Councillors on this issue.

11.5 Notice of Motion - Improving walking and cycling infrastructure in Lane Cove

A motion to improve walking and cycling infrastructure in Lane Cove Local Government Area
(LGA).

11.6 Notice of Motion - Habitat Log Salvage Program

A motion to explore the feasibility of repurposing sections of fallen or removed trees into habitat
logs for distribution to residents.

12.1 Proposed Planning Agreement at 177-183 Greenwich Road, Greenwich

• Council has received an Offer to enter into a Planning Agreement with Winton Property
Group.
• The offer involves the dedication of C2 zoned waterfront land to Council, the removal of
redundant services and structures from the land, vegetation management works, and a
monetary contribution to Council to cover the costs of constructing an access track on the
land and ongoing maintenance works for a 10-year period.
• The property the subject of the offer is 177-183 Greenwich Road, Greenwich. A Planning
Proposal has been submitted for the site which seeks the amend Lane Cove Local
Environmental Plan 2009 by amending the maximum height of buildings and maximum floor
space ratio development standards.
• Senior staff have considered the Offer and have determined that there is a public benefit
arising from the Offer, including both financial benefit to Council and broader community
benefit arsing from the offer to dedicate foreshore bushland to Council.
• A draft Planning Agreement has been prepared and is presented to Council for
consideration.
• This report recommends the public exhibition of the draft Planning Agreement.The purpose of this report is to seek adoption of Draft Public Forum Guidelines that will provide a
clear and consistent framework for how monthly Public Forums are conducted.

13.1 Office of Local Government - Joint Organisations

• The Minister for Local Government has written to Mayors and General Managers offering
metropolitan councils the opportunity to create or join a Joint Organisation (JO).(AT-1)
• The Minister has requested councils to provide notice of their intention to join, create,
withdraw from, or retain membership of a JO by Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
• Lane Cove Council has been a member of the Northen Sydney Regional Organisation of
Councils (NSROC) since 1986.
• The structure of ROCs is incorporated, non-profit associations with voluntary membership; as
opposed to JOs that are statutory bodies with membership fixed by proclamation.
• ROC councils may withdraw, and non-members may join projects where JO membership is
fixed by proclamation.
• ROCs operate under an amendable constitution, can vary contributions, and set regional
priorities at their discretion where JOs operate under the NSW Local Government Act,
subject to Ministerial oversight, prescribed contributions and mandatory regional reporting.
• It is the recommendation of this report that Council reaffirms its commitment to membership
of NSROC and that Council respond to Minister Hoenig’s letter declining to join a JO.

13.2 National General Assembly - Australian Local Government Association (23 - 25
June 2026)

• The ALGA National General Assembly is being held 23-25 June 2026 in Canberra.
• The NGA is an invaluable opportunity for Councillors to learn and build relationships as well
as provide input to ALGA priorities.
• Five Lane Cove Councillors attended in 2025, and their feedback was positive.
• Due to early bird pricing and limited accommodation, Council is asked to determine
attendance at the 2026 NGA at this Council meeting.

14.1 Response to Notice of Motion - Proposed participation in the Local Government
NSW Domestic Violence Program

• Council resolved to investigate actions to support domestic, family and sexual violence
prevention and community awareness.
• The NSW Government has introduced Pathways to Prevention, the state’s first dedicated
domestic, family and sexual violence primary prevention strategy.
• Local Government NSW is partnering with the NSW Government Pathways to Prevention
to support councils through prevention networks, training and practical tools.
• Council already contributes to DFV awareness and support through partnerships, grants
and community initiatives.
• As an initial step, Council can participate in LGNSW training designed to build
organisational capability through councillors and staff.
• Council funds training for all interested Councillors, relevant senior staff and managers
required to implement a Lane Cove Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy.

14.2 Inclusive Communities Grant - Extended Program (Round 2) Applications

• An Inclusive Communities Pilot Grant Program has been established.
• Applicant eligibility was expanded to include all Lane Cove businesses and not-for-profit
organisations.
• Guidelines for the grant program were updated to reflect expanded eligibility and clear
assessment criteria.
• 28 days public notice was provided from Friday 30 January to Friday 27 February seeking
applications.
• No applications were received during the notice period. However, one application was
received after the notice period closed (5 March 2026) and is recommended to be supported.
• The delivery date for the funded project is during June 2026.

15.1 Lane Cove North Shops - Further studies

• Staff have prepared the response to the Council resolution from the November 2025 Council
meeting regarding the Lane Cove North shops.
• Based on the scope, approximately 4 studies would be needed to justify any future changes
to planning controls to encourage the development of shops in the precinct.
• The indicative costs associated with consultant studies are provided and are significant.
• The information is provided to Council for consideration.

15.2 Draft submission to NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Data Centres in NSW 

• This report presents a draft submission to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Data Centres
in NSW.
• The draft submission sets out Councils concerns regarding the planning pathways currently
in place to deal with Data Centres and the lack of opportunity for local communities to have
meaningful input into planning decisions on Data Centres.
• The submission highlights the environmental and sustainability impacts of Data Centres and
the ability of existing local infrastructure to accommodate the expansion of the Centres.
• Council endorsement of the draft submission to the Inquiry is recommended.

15.3 Response to Notice of Motion - Strengthening Accountability and Oversight of Strata
Managing Agents

• The Strata Schemes Management Act 2025 (NSW) has generally responded to the
Department of Fair-Trading Review of Strata Management.
• The new laws impose Strata Managing agents with significant increased obligations.
• Building Managers are now required to adhere to significant new obligations and
restrictions on management agreement provisions.
• Developers will have increased accountability in relation to the provision of critical
information at completion.
• The reforms seem to not allow individual owners within a strata scheme to make an
application to the NCAT.

15.4 Local Planning Panel Expert Planning Member

• Council has received the resignation of Ms Clare Swan as an expert member from the Lane
Cove Local Planning Panel (LCLPP).
• Recommends that Council appoint Mr Brian Kirk as an independent expert member on the
LCLPP.

16.1 Local Transport Forum - February 2026

• The Lane Cove Local Transport Forum considers upcoming transport and parking proposals
and assess the impact of proposals on local, regional and state roads and provides
evidence-based information on which decisions regarding transport and parking proposals
can be made
• The Lane Cove Local Transport Forum met in February 2026 and provided
recommendations for Council’s consideration.
• The attached Agenda (AT-1) provides a background for proposals, results of community
consultation and a recommendation
• The Minutes (AT-2) provide a summary of the discussion from Forum members and a final
recommendation
• The report recommends the adoption of the recommendations outlined in the Minutes of the
Local Transport Forum meeting held on 17 February 2026.

 The items addressed are:
1. Traffic Committee Meeting Confirmation of Minutes – 18 November 2025
2. River Road/Northwood Road Intersection Upgrade
3. Fleming Street parking options

16.2 Revised Scope for Lane Cove North Speed Reduction Proposal - Local Transport
Forum - Out of Cycle Report

• The Lane Cove Local Transport Forum considers upcoming transport and parking proposals
and assess the impact of proposals on local, regional and state roads and provides
evidence-based information on which decisions regarding transport and parking proposals
can be made.
• The revised scope for the Lane Cove North Speed Reduction Proposal was referred to the
Local Transport Forum outside its bi-monthly meeting schedule due to the time sensitive
nature of this proposal.
• The attached Agenda (AT-1) provides a background for the proposal, revised scope, results
of community consultation and a recommendation that was presented to the Forum members
on 25 February 2026.
• The Minutes (AT-2) provide a summary of the discussion from Forum members and a final
recommendation.
• The report recommends the adoption of the recommendations outlined in the Minutes of the
Local Transport Forum Out of Cycle report.

18.1 Council Snapshot February 2026

Attached for the information of Councillors is a review of Council’s recent activities for the month of
February 2026 at AT-1.
Council’s Resolution Tracker showing the progress of Council’s resolutions is included at AT-2.