Councillor David Roenfeldt

PUBLIC FORUM

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

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
1. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 24 AUGUST 2023

MAYORAL MINUTES
2. MAYORAL MINUTE - STRIVING FOR BEST PRACTICE AND EFFECTIVE
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OUR COMMUNITY, COUNCILLORS AND
COUNCIL OFFICERS

ORDERS OF THE DAY
3. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR

The purpose of this report is to outline the procedures for election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor
by Councillors in accordance with Section 394 of the Local Government (General) Regulation
2005.

NOTICES OF MOTION

4. NOTICE OF MOTION - SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECTOR

A motion to show support for early childhood educators working in the local government sector,
currently seeking better pay and conditions.

5. NOTICE OF MOTION - OPERATING MODELS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION FACILITIES IN LANE COVE OFFICER REPORTS FOR DETERMINATION

A motion to provide a framework to review early childhood education operating models in Lane
Cove as leases and licenses come up for renewal, or as new Council owned facilities are built.

6. SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW OF COUNCILS DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN
EXHIBITION OUTCOMES

This report provides the results of the community consultation in relation to the proposed
amendments to the Lane Cove Development Control Plan (DCP). These amendments incorporate
into the DCP Sustainability initiatives related to climate change and emission reductions within the
Lane Cove community.

7. 5G CELL TOWERS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - UPDATE

In recent months, a number of residents of the Lane Cove area have attended Council’s public
forum to express their concerns regarding the potential safety risk posed by exposure to 5G cell
towers.
On 20 July 2023, Council resolved to write to the Federal Government to request funding for an
investigation as well as to a number of agencies to request information regarding 5G technology.
On 9 August 2023, letters were sent as per the resolution of Council and this report provides an
update to Councillors on the correspondence received to date. Copies of the correspondence
received are attached to this report.

8. JEAN MITCHELL LUCRETIA BATHS RESTORATION

Jean Mitchell Lucretia Baths are in a state of disrepair and Council has determined to investigate
the restoration of the baths. Access to the Baths is currently limited due to safety concerns.
Extensive community consultation was carried out regarding the Bath’s future and the results of
this consultation were considered at Council’s May meeting. At this meeting Council resolved to
receive a report regarding the process and funding required to develop plans for the restoration of
the baths and also to develop and implement a community engagement program to gauge
community interest in involvement in the project.
This report discusses the fee proposals and suggested programs received from consultants for this
next stage of the project. A recommendation of an appropriate consultant is also provided. This
report also outlines suggested community consultation actions. Additionally, Council has sought a
soil and water analysis of the site of the existing baths.
Potential future steps are also considered if the decision is made to progress the restoration project
further.

9. OPENING OF WADANGGARI PARK AND ST LEONARDS LIBRARY

This report outlines the details of the official opening of Wadanggari Park and St Leonards Library.
The completion and opening of these two projects represents a significant milestone in delivering
on Council’s vision for improving the liveability of St Leonards. The Park provides new open space
in the middle of an urban environment by building a bridge over the rail corridor to accommodate
the park, the first time that this has been done in Australia. The new library is also innovative in
delivering a technology hub, that can support the community and business alike,
The opening of Wadanggari Park will take place on Friday 15 September 2023 at 12:00pm,
followed by the opening of St Leonards Library at 1:00pm. The opening will be presided over by
Mr Stephen Bali, MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Public Spaces and the Mayor,
Councillor Andrew Zbik. The opening will be followed on Saturday 16 September 2023 with a
Community Day featuring entertainment and activities in the park throughout the day. It is
recommended the report received and noted and Council acknowledge and thank the efforts of all
staff involved in delivering these projects.

10. DRAFT VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT FOR 524 - 542 PACIFIC
HIGHWAY, ST LEONARDS

Council has received a letter of Public Benefit Offer (VPA) from the developer of 524 – 542 Pacific
Highway, St Leonards (Telstra site) which is progressing through the planning system as a State
Significant Development. The Department of Planning & Environment (DPE) have provided an 
in principal endorsement of the Public Benefit Offer, stating it is “considered exceptional public value

for the purposes of the 2036 Plan”. The Public Benefit Offer provides for a Monetary Contribution
of $3.6M in addition to a s7.11 contribution of $6.2M, and ten (10) affordable housing units for a
period of 15 years. Council is not the consent authority however DPE does not enter into VPA’s
with proponents on behalf of councils, regardless of whether or not Council ultimately supports the
development proposal, it needs to consider the VPA on its merits, in the event the State Significant
Development Application is approved. It is recommended Council give notice of its intention to
enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement as outlined in the report with Home the developer of
524 – 542 Pacific Highway, St Leonards in accordance with the consultation strategy outlined in
the report.

11. INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW

This report has been prepared in response to Council’s July resolution to review Council’s adopted
Investment Policy to incorporate a transition towards non-fossil fuel aligned financial institutions
and socially responsible investments, revised investment portfolio limits to facilitate the transition
and put in place appropriate thresholds that balance social and economic returns. It is
recommended Council ddetermine whether it wants to pursue the Revised Draft Investment Policy,
noting that if it does wish to proceed it would be appropriate to endorse the document and have it
publicly exhibited for a period of 6 weeks, providing an opportunity for community feedback on the
matter.

12. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS ON THE REVISED WORKS
SCHEDULE - LANE COVE SECTION 7.11 CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN

This report provides consideration of outcome of the consultation in relation to Council’s Revised
Works Schedule associated with the Lane Cove Section 7.11 Contributions Plan. Council approved
the exhibition of the Revised Works Schedule at its meeting of 22 June 2023 and the public
exhibition period closed on 20 August 2023. No submissions were received during the public
exhibition period. It is recommended the revised Section 7.11 be adopted.

13. 2023 AUSTRALIAN LIVEABILITY CENSUS

Between April and June 2023 Council acted as a ‘Distribution Council’ in the 2023 Australian
Liveability Census, which was undertaken by placescore.org. Council’s participation in the Census
was supported by the Greater Cities Commission, which funded all Metropolitan Council’s
participation. The objective of the Census is to capture community values regarding
neighbourhood liveability. Lane Cove’s liveability score was 79 out of 100, up from 76 in the 2012
Census. This is well above the Australian national average score of 67 and one of the highest
scores of any individual local government area. It is recommended the report be received and
noted.

14. 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW CONFERENCE VOTING DELEGATES

This report requests Council to nominate the three voting delegates for motions before the 2023
LGNSW Annual Conference as this decision was deferred at the June Ordinary Council meeting.

15. NEW INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEE

The purpose of this report is to outline the outcome of a recent expression of interest process
which Council undertook in its attempt to secure three (3) suitably credentialed independent
members to join Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.

16. SYNTHETIC TURF SURFACES IN LANE COVE LGA

At the June 2023 Council meeting Council considered a 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. The Notice of Motion requested a report be submitted to the September
Council meeting.
This report includes an inventory of the existing locations of synthetic turf on land managed by
Council and proposes future management, replacement and disposal of synthetic turf in these
locations in the light of the recommendations of the Chief Scientist and Engineer’s report which
support the ongoing use of synthetic turf utilising best practice.
It is also noted that the Blackman Park synthetic sports fields are reaching their end of life and that
Council will need to commence the design and tender process for the disposal and replacement of
these fields. Due to the need for the increase capacity that a synthetic surface provides and the
construction of the fields they will be replaced with a new best practice synthetic surface. It is
recommended the report be received and noted and Council commence the process for the
disposal and replacement of the two Blackman Park synthetic fields in the 2024/25 financial year.

17. GREENWICH BATHS LEASE ARRANGEMENTS

This item has been called to Council by Councillor Southwood.
On 26 July 2023, Council issued a Request for Commercial Arrangements (RfCA) to operate and
manage the Greenwich Baths at Albert Street, Greenwich under a lease by a suitably experienced
and skilled operator (AT-1). The RfCA document was released via Tenderlink,
commercialrealestate.com.au and Council’s website closing on 23 August 2023. One (1)
submission was received from BlueFit Pty Ltd (BlueFit) which offered two operating model
alternatives. It is recommended that Council that Council appoint Bluefit under “Option 1” described
as “Limited Opening Periods with Supervision” for a period of 5 years

18. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS ON THE DRAFT FRAUD AND
CORRUPTION PREVENTION POLICY AND STRATEGY

This report provides consideration of submissions received as a result of the public exhibition of
Council’s Revised Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and Strategy and the extent to which
the documents may need amendment post public exhibition. Council approved the exhibition of the
draft documents at its meeting of 20 July 2023 and the public exhibition period closed on 4
September 2023.
No submissions were received during the public exhibition period.

19. COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
AND OTHER EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS TO SEPTEMBER 2024

Council currently operates various Advisory Committees and participates in other External
Organisations to provide a forum for discussion on broad local and regional issues among Council
representatives, local agencies, and community members. The purpose of this report is to
determine Councillor representation on these Committees for the period ending September 2024.

20. COMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTMENTS - THEATRE SPACE PLANNING
REFERENCE GROUP & DOG ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Council previously advertised for members for the Theatre Space Planning Reference Group and
at the August 2023 Council meeting appointed seven members to the Reference Group.
Since that meeting Council has received a further three nominations. This report recommends that
Council endorse the appointment of two new nominees for the vacant community representative
position.
Community representatives for the Dog Advisory Committee were previously endorsed at the
September 2022 Council meeting. One of the community representatives (local dog owner from
the local dog services industry) has since resigned. Following a call for nominations, this report
recommends that Council endorse the appointment of the new nominee.

21. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS AND FINALISATION OF THE REVIEW
OF WARD BOUNDARIES
OFFICER REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

The purpose of this report is to outline the results of the community consultation on the proposed
review of ward boundaries. Council is required under the Local Government Act to monitor and
review Ward Boundaries to ensure the number of electors in the respective wards does not vary by
greater than 10%.
Due to the growth and development which has occurred throughout Lane Cove in recent years,
there is a significant variation in the number of electors in each of the Wards. This report
summarises, the results of the public consultation that took place over a six (6) week period. Two
(2) submissions were received in relation to the proposed boundaries.
As both submissions were in support of the proposal, this report recommends the revised new
Ward Boundaries attached (AT-1) to this report be endorsed by Council.

22. COUNCIL SNAPSHOT AUGUST 2023

MATTERS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL MANAGER TO BE CONSIDERED IN CLOSED
COMMITTEE

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
23. SENIOR STAFF MATTERS

It is recommended that the Council close so much of the meeting to the public as provided for
under Section 10A(2) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the matter will
involve the discussion of personnel matters concerning a particular individual; it further being
considered that discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to
public interest by reason of the foregoing and as it discusses potential appointments to Senior
Staff positions.

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