The Lane Cove Council August 2022 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 27 October 2022.
Listed below are the agenda items for the meeting.
Have Your Say – Be Part of the Process
Residents can write to Councillors on any agenda item or issue. The email address that will reach all Councillors is: [email protected].
A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to the provided email address.
A time limit of three (3) minutes per public forum address applies.
Mayoral Minutes
EveryAGE Counts, Invitation to join EveryAGE Counts Coalition
Lane Cove Council has received an invitation to become a supporter of the EveryAGE counts coalition. The coalition is a non-party political coalition which is committed to working to end ageism. Part of becoming a supporter is to take a pledge to stand for a world without ageism.
The coalition says, “Our vision is a society where every person is valued, connected and respected regardless of age. We will achieve this by working in our communities to change thinking about ageing positively, to re-imaging getting older and to set foundations for current and future generations to age well.”
This Mayoral Minute states that EveryAGE counts and sits well with the principles in the Council’s Age-friendly Strategy and a range of actions throughout Council’s Community Strategic Plan and its Operational and Delivery Plan.
Notices of Rescission
Notice of Rescission – Cancellation of Consultation for the Screening of the Melbourne Cup
At the September Lane Cove Council Meeting, Councillor Flood moved a motion to ban the screening of the Melbourne Cup at the Plaza and on the large screen at the Canopy.
Lane Cove Council resolved to seek community consultation on the banning. Several councillors said they made an election promise for more community consultation, and it was up to the community to say if they agreed or disagreed with Council Flood’s proposal.
Councillors Bennison, Mort, and David Brooks-Horn have tabled a notice of recession which, if passed, would mean the community will not be consulted on the issue.
Notices of Motion
Collection for Local Women’s Refuge from Screening of the Melbourne Cup
Councillors Bennison, Mort, and David Brooks-Horn have tabled a motion that Lane Cove Council delegate to the General Manager the authority to develop a means whereby a collection is raised from the community on Melbourne Cup Day, where the proceeds are given to our local women’s refuge.
ITC spoke to the Chairperson of Women & Children First, who operate Delvena Women’s Refuge, and she mentioned that she was concerned about funds being raised for Delvena at an event associated with gambling and drinking. She mentioned that no one had contacted her to discuss the proposal. Lane Cove Council will be fundraising for Delvena at the Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert.
Notice of Motion – Live Music Zone
Councillors Bennison, Mort, and David Brooks-Horn have tabled a motion to establish a space at the Canopy into a ‘Live Music Zone’ to promote small performances of live music.
Paul Bennett, a musician who plays locally and is known to many, has suggested that small performances be allowed in a space known as the ‘Live Music Zone.
The idea is to promote small performances of live music with 1 or 2 musicians that are not suited to the large stage at the Canopy.
He has also requested, if possible, that power be connected to the site.
Representation from Deregistered Community Associations
Councillors Bennison, Brookes Horn and Mort have tabled a notice of motion that if passed by Lane Cove Council, would severely impact the ability of Lane Cove Council resident action groups to raise awareness of local issues. Local action groups form for specific interests; if they were required to register as an association, this would take time and money.
It would also stop community groups, such as our local school’s P&F/P&C, from making submissions to Lane Cove Council.
The Executive Summary provided as part of the notice of motion states, “the aim is to ensure only registered associations can address Lane Cove Council either at the Lane Cove Council Public Forum or via a written submission.”
Read more here.
Officer Reports for Determination
A motion to approve a Development Application based on the 8 Court Option/Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) 5 Star Equivalent building be submitted to the Sydney North Planning Panel for determination.
Bob Campbell Oval – Draft Masterplan
A new draft masterplan for the redevelopment of Bob Campbell Oval has been prepared, and this notice of motion proposes Lane Cove Council adopt, for the purpose of public exhibition, the draft masterplan for Bob Campbell Oval.
DCP Amendment No 21 – Setbacks to Pedestrian link St Leonards South – Post-exhibition report
Lane Cove Councillors are being asked to approve the proposed Development Control Plan Amendment No 21 in relation to Building Setback F along the east-west pedestrian link in the St Leonards South Masterplan.
Lane Cove Cove Council engaged ArborCarbon to assist in preparing an Urban Forest Strategy for the Lane Cove Council Local Government Area. This strategy aims to provide a holistic approach to protect and improve the Urban Forest of the LGA through effective management of the existing tree canopy whilst increasing public knowledge to facilitate an enhanced understanding of the value of trees.
The development of the strategy has involved; engagement with Council staff and the local community; analysis of the Council’s tree database (Tree Plotter); and obtaining aerial vegetation imagery aligned with the land use zones from the Local Environmental Plan (LEP). From this information, targets have been developed for canopy cover using the NSW Government Greener Neighbourhood Guide or using the mean canopy cover for individual land use zones.
Four principles have been created to address the strategy’s purpose: Protect and Retain, Expand and Improve, Connect and Monitor. These principles are further broken down into objectives and actions.
The draft Urban Forest Strategy is recommended for adoption for the purposes of undertaking community consultation.
The relevant Minister and the Chair of NSROC have responded to Council’s correspondence in May 2022 to regarding a review of the height and floor space ratio (FSR) controls within the St Leonards & Crows Nest 2036 Plan. Correspondence from July 2022 to write to the Minister of Planning, Anthony Roberts MP, the Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman and the NSOC Chair in relation to unoccupied dwellings and the impact on housing supply was also responded to.
Community Land Plan of Management – Community Consultation
The Draft “Lane Cove Community Land Plan of Management” dated October 2019 and post-consultation report was submitted to Lane Cove Council and adopted on 21 October 2019. The Draft was then submitted to Crown Lands for Ministerial approval. Crown Lands raised matters to be clarified and amended. The resultant amended draft re-titled “Plan of Management (Crown Reserves with Council Manager) dated July 2021 received Ministerial approval on 8 October 2021.
Legislation requires Council to exhibit the amended Plan of Management as approved by The Minister prior to adoption by Council. Council reexhibited the plan from 1 April to 13 May 2022 and it is now recommended that Council adopt the Community Land Plan of Management.
One (1) submission was received during the community consultation phase run between 1 April and 13 May 2022 seeking clarification on park names, boundaries and legislative matters, for example zone categories C2 and E2.
Councillors are being asked vote to adopt the Community Land Plan of Management following approval from the relevant Minister.
Proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement for Areas 18, 19 and 20 – St Leonards South Precinct
Lane Cove Councillors are being asked to vote on a proposal that Lane Cove Council enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement with New Golden St Leonards Pty Ltd in respect of the development of Areas 1,2 and 4 (1-5 Canberra Avenue, 4-8 Marshall Avenue and 2-8 Holdsworth Avenue) at the St Leonards South Precinct.
The report prepared by Lane Cove Council staff notes:
“The proposed VPA will benefit the community and future residents of the proposed development of Areas 1, 2 and 4 (1-5 Canberra Avenue, 4-8 Marshall Avenue and 2-8 Holdsworth Avenue) at the St Leonards South Precinct via the dedication (free of cost) to Council of approximately 1,300m2 of open public space and twenty eight (28) affordable housing dwellings. No amendments to these development standards are provided by this proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement.”
Proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement for Areas 18, 19 and 20 – St Leonards South Precinct
Lane Cove Councillors are being asked to vote on a proposal that the Lane Cove Council enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement with CIFI St Leonards Pty Ltd and Greaton St Leonards Holdings Pty Ltd. in respect of the development of Areas 18,19 and 20 (21-31 Holdsworth Avenue, 22-34 Berry Road and 42-46 River Road) at the St Leonards South Precinct.
The report prepared by Lane Cove Council staff notes:
The proposed VPA will benefit the community and future residents of the proposed development of Areas 18, 19 and 20 (21-31 Holdsworth Avenue, 22-34 Berry Road and 42-46 River Road) at the St Leonards South Precinct via the dedication (free of cost) to Council of a (constructed) 6m wide pedestrian and bicycle link connecting Holdsworth Avenue and Berry Road. No amendments to development standards are provided by this proposed VPA. It is therefore recommended that Council note the submissions received during the community consultation process and proceed with the proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement for Areas 18, 19 and 20 (21-31 Holdsworth Avenue, 22-34 Berry Road and 42-46 River Road) at the St Leonards South Precinct
Traffic Committee – September 2022
The following items were discussed (and approved) at the Lane Cove Traffic Committee
St Leonards Over Rail Plaza Project – Update
In September 2021 Lane Cove Council commenced construction of the St Leonards Over Rail Plaza to deliver a project which will provide an accessible, active, and vibrant public open space for the community.
The installation of the final girder in October 2022 marked a critical project milestone with the completion of the plaza deck upon which the green space will be built. Upcoming work will include removing the crane, commencement of landscaping and electrical work, completion of the lifts, and finalising the playground design.
Policy on Payment of Expenses and Facilities to Councillors
The purpose of the officer report is to consider a revised Policy on Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors, developed in accordance with sections 252-254 of the Local Government Act 1993.
The revised policy has incorporated the NSW Office of Local Government (OLG), Better Practice template as reference in the NSW OLG Circular 17-17 Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy – Better Practice Template
Lane Cove Council officers are recommending that Lane Cove Council adopt the revised Policy subject to community consultation.
Pecuniary Interest Returns 2022
Lane Cove Councillors are being asked to not the Report and table of Pecuniary Interest Returns of Designated Staff and Councillors for the return period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
Annual Financial Statements – Year Ended 30 June 2022
Proposal to adopt the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022. The Annual Financial Statements will be placed on Council’s website for public comment; and, Council will invite the Audit Office of NSW and Grant Thornton Australia to attend the Council meeting on 24 November 2022 to present the Auditor’s Report.
Officer Reports for Information
Council Snapshot September 2022
Lane Cove Council publishes a snapshot every month which sets out what has been happening over the month from development applications, parking fines, waste and landfill reduction reports, and reports on upcoming footpath maintenance.
Below are some of the stats of interest for September 2022.
Closed Session
Council will be reviewing the General Manager’s Performance for the previous year in a closed session. The Office of Local Government released a discussion paper on General Manager’s Remuneration you can read more here. Lane Cove Council is a small metropolitan council. In the report discussed above, it was noted that Craig Wrightson, Lane Cove General Manager, was the highest-paid General Manager in this classification.
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