Councillor David Roenfeldt

Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Council Meeting - 19 June 2025

1 Notice of Motion - Canberra Avenue, St Leonards South

A motion for retention of Canberra Avenue in the network of roads in St Leonards South to address
changes in the development profile of the St Leonards South precinct and the congestion of
development around Marshall Avenue and Berry Road and for enhancement of Newlands Park as
soon as practicable.

2 Notice of Motion - Cost Shifting onto Local Government

This Notice of Motion discusses the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Cost Shifting report for
2023/2024 and recommends that Council write to NSW Ministers seeking action to address cost
shifting.

3 Notice of Motion - Opportunities to Enhance Community Consultation in Lane Cove

A motion to initiate a review of Lane Cove Council’s community consultation policies and
strategies, to identify possible opportunities to enhance community engagement and consultation
within our LGA.

4 Notice of Motion - Dual Occupancy Subdivisions - Community Feedback

All levels of government are navigating their way through the midst of the most significant housing
crisis Australia has ever faced. In response the Federal Government have set the ambitious goal,
via the National Housing Accord, to deliver 1.2 million new dwellings by 2030.

Council’s current subdivision controls have recently been questioned as to whether they still
accurately reflect community values. The last review was undertaken in 2015 with the existing
1996 controls remaining unchanged.

There is a need for Council to understand in the context of the current housing environment
whether community values regarding dual occupancy subdivision controls remains the status quo
or whether there is a mood for change.

It is proposed that Council engage extensively with the community and collate their feedback to
quantify that Council’s existing controls continue to accurately reflect community values and how to
proceed if they do not.

5 Notice of Motion - Leadership in Child Safety - Working with Children Checks for Elected Councillors

Recent events involving serious child safety breaches in a Victorian childcare centre have deeply
shaken public confidence in the systems designed to protect children. These incidents underscore
the need for robust and transparent safeguards not just in frontline services, but also in civic
leadership roles.

While elected councillors in NSW are not engaged in “child-related work” under the legal definition
and are not responsible for the direct care or supervision of children, they do regularly interact with
children and families — particularly through school visits, holiday activities, and other civic and
community events.

This Notice of Motion does not equate the role of a councillor with that of a teacher or early
childhood educator. However, it does recognise the increasing community expectation that all
public officials should model leadership when it comes to child safety and integrity in public office.

In that spirit, this motion proposes a simple but meaningful reform: that councillors in New South
Wales be required to hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) before taking office. This
proposal is not about overreach — it is about aligning standards across our sector, modernising
existing legislation, and demonstrating that child protection is everyone’s responsibility, including
those in elected office.

6 Lane Cove Sport and Recreation Centre - Facility Operation and Management
(excluding food, beverage, and events) - Contract Negotiation Update

This report provides an update on contract negotiations between Council and Sydney Sports
Management Group (SSMG) for Facility Operation and Management of the Lane Cove Sport and
Recreation Centre (Galuwa Recreation Centre). Specifically, the Report attends to point 2 (a) and
(b) from Resolution 127 passed at the June 2025 Meeting:

That Council:
1. accepts the Tender Evaluation Panel recommendation of Sydney Sports Management
Group Pty Ltd (SSMG) for the provision of LCSRC Facility Operation and Management as
the preferred tenderer, and notes the supporting documents that have been provided to
Councillors on a confidential basis;
2. delegates authority to the General Manager to enter into negotiations with SSMG for the
Services detailed in this report to Council and in Council’s Tender and Quotation
Procedure for the provision of Facility Operation and Management, (the Services) with a
view to finalising a contract to include the following:
(a) measures to secure the ongoing capacity of SSMG to meet its obligations under the
contract including but not limited to a performance bond or bank guarantee
(b) a schedule of KPIs or service levels to be met by SSMG that incorporate the
themes in Council’s Community Strategic Plan and include specific
consequences for failure to meet such KPIs or service levels such as financial penalties, contract and lease termination and other remedies,
3. receives a report in its July workshop on the outcome of the negotiations, including the
items listed in 2; and
4. receives a report and recommendation at its July 2025 meeting on the proposed terms of
a contract with SSMG for the provision of LCSRC Facility Operation and Management.

7 Lane Cove Aquatic Centre improving access and equity

The purpose of this report is to explore potential improvements to access arrangements at the Lane
Cove Aquatic Centre (LCAC), with a particular focus on the provision of lower cost, concessions and
free access to better support community use. The report also considers extending access by
opening the outdoor pool for full days during the winter season.

The main goal is to make the most of the facility while keeping it practical, beneficial for the
community, and well-managed for risk. The recommendations focus on providing increased access
while balancing the resources and responsibilities required to maintain a safe, inclusive, and
sustainable service.

8 Community Consultation Results - Draft Pedestrian Plaza and Public Space Policy

This report provides feedback on the exhibition of the Draft Pedestrian Plaza and Public Space
Policy and recommends that is formally adopted.

9 Proposed Land Sale - Anglo Road, St Leonards

This Report advises Council of an offer to purchase that portion of Anglo Road (Subject Road),
Greenwich that operates as a cul-de-sac and is a local public road that lies between 126 Pacific
Highway (Lot 100 / DP 59491) and 130-134 Pacific Highway (SP20585).

The objective of the purchase is to consolidate the area with the two adjoining properties to facilitate a Seniors Living
Development. This report does not predispose approval for any subsequent Development Application (DA).

10 Proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement for 170 Pacific Highway, Greenwich

This report outlines a proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement (AT-1) with Realside 170 Pac Pty
Ltd (the Proponent) for a proposed Seniors’ Living development at 170 Pacific Highway,
Greenwich (the site) which is legally described as Lot 1 in DP 716649.

The proponent is offering a monetary contribution to ongoing maintenance of Wadanggari Park, St Leonards and is in addition
to any other applicable development contributions payable under S7.11 of the EP&A Act.

The report recommends that Council give notice of its intention to enter into a Voluntary Planning
Agreement and place it on public exhibition for 28 days when the Development Application is
advertised.

11 Rezoning Review - 2 Marshall Avenue, St Leonards

The purpose of this report is to advise that the applicant for 2 Marshall Avenue has lodged a
rezoning review with the Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure [DPHI].

If the review proceeds it will be conducted by the Sydney North Planning Panel [SNPP].

12 LEP Review

The purpose of this report is to provide Council’s Local Planning Panel advice on its Local
Environmental Plan review.

The Proposal was reported (AT-1) to the Lane Cove Local Planning Panel (LCLPP) for advice on
the 9 July 2025. In accordance with Section 9.1 of the EP & A Act, staff prepared an assessment
report with recommendations in relation to the Planning Proposal including whether the proposal
should be forwarded to the Minister for a Gateway Determination.

The Panel was requested to review and consider the amendments proposed by the Council in its
review of the LEP.

The LCLPP advised that the Planning Proposal is supported with suggested amendments and
should proceed to the Gateway Determination (AT-2).

In relation to the advice of the Lane Cove Local Planning Panel, it is recommended that Planning
Proposal be supported with amendments and be forwarded to the Department of Planning,
Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination.

13 Section 7.11 Plan review - St Leonards South 

The purpose of this report is to advise the outcome of the Public Exhibition of the St Leonards
South (SLS) Precinct Section 7.11 Development Contributions Plan.

The Contributions Plan has been amended to reflect changes in infrastructure costs and includes
updated land acquisition rates for open space areas based on 2025 figures. It also responds to
IPART’s recommendation to update the plan within 3 years. Council previously resolved to report
any amendments to the plan back to Council before submitting to IPART.

Now that the public exhibition of the revised Contributions Plan has been completed it is
recommended to grant the General Manager delegation to submit this Plan to IPART for
assessment.

14 2025 Local Government NSW Conference Motions, Voting Delegates and Attendance

Council has received correspondence from Local Government NSW concerning their 2025 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 Delegation of Authority - Mayor and Deputy Mayor Policy

Section 380 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) requires Council to review its delegations
and make any changes considered appropriate within 12 months after each ordinary election.
It is recommended Council endorse the existing delegations to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor

16 Advisory Committee Membership

Council operates various targeted Advisory Committees which facilitate Council and community
engagement on specific topics on a regular basis. Community members for the 2024-2028
Advisory Committees were sought via a broad Expression of Interest (EOI) process in November
and December 2024.

However, during the preparation and conduct of initial committee meetings in March and April
2025, it was identified that it would be beneficial to seek additional committee members for certain
committees.

This report discusses the most recent EOI process and makes recommendations for additional
members to the committees.

This report also recommends a minor addition to the Advisory Committee Charter template to
enable committee meetings to continue should members be absent.

17 Community Consultation Results - Draft - Payment of Expenses and Provision of
Facilities to Councillors Policy

At the 22 May 2025 Ordinary Council meeting, Council resolved to consult with the community on
its Draft - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy, Council.
Resolution 114/25.

This report advises that following the 28 day public consultation period, Council received no written
submissions.

It recommends that the Draft - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors
Policy be adopted by Council, as attached to this report (AT-1)

18 Draft Code of Meeting Practice

Under s360 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) Council must adopt a code of meeting
practice that incorporates the mandatory provisions of the Model Code of Meeting Practice for
Local Councils in NSW (Model Meeting Code) prescribed by the Regulation within 12 months of
the elections.

This report recommends no changes to Council’s current Code of Meeting Practice and that
community consultation related to this Code be undertaken for a period of six weeks.

19 Review of Council's Code of Conduct

In accordance with section 440 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Council is required to
review its adopted Code of Conduct within 12 months following each ordinary election and make
any adjustments it considers appropriate, provided they are consistent with the Model Code of
Conduct.

Council must adopt a Code of Conduct that incorporates the provisions of the Model Code of
Conduct issued by the Office of Local Government (OLG). A Code of Conduct has no effect to the
extent that it is inconsistent with the Model Code of Conduct in force at the time.

All Councillors and staff are required to comply with the applicable provisions of the adopted Code
of Conduct.

This report recommends no changes to Council’s current Code of Conduct and that community
consultation related to this Code be undertaken for a period of six weeks.

20 Successful Grant Funding Secured for Upcoming Projects

This report highlights Council’s recent success in securing a number of significant Commonwealth
and NSW government grants valued in excess of $630,000 ex GST.

The five projects span the areas of heritage, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure as well as
cultural activation with delivery commencing in the 2025/26 financial year.

21 Council Snapshot June 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
June 2025 at AT-1.

Included at AT-2 is Council’s Resolution Tracker showing the progress of Council’s resolutions.
This includes an update on the revised timing for the report on the 2-10 Finlayson Street VPA
which was otherwise due in June 2025.