Lane Cove Council December 2024 Meeting

The Lane Cove Council November 2024 Meeting will be held on Thursday, 12th  December 2024 at 7.00 pm.

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Listed below are the agenda items for the meeting.

Notice of Recession


1.1 Notice of Rescission – Enclosed Dog Exercise Area at Bob Campbell Oval on C2 Land
 Recommendation   

 

Notices of Motion

1.2 Notice of Rescission – Dogs on Sportsfields Recommendation  

Councillors Little, Bennsion, Taylor and Rosenfeldt have lodged a motion to rescind last month’s council decision to remove the fence and dog enclosure from Bob Campbell Oval.  See item 2.2 for the above councillors plan in relation to BCO if the recession is successful.

Mayor Merri Southwood released a newsletter setting our her summary of the December council meeting and made the following comments about Item 1.1 and 2.1

“Items1.1 and 2.1 – Rescission of Resolution to remove fence and new motion for reinstatement of fence and dog enclosure

Cllrs Little, Bennison, Taylor and Roenfeldt have lodged a motion to rescind last month’s Council decision to remove the fence at BCO and return the land to shared recreation space. They have moved a complex motion that, in essence, reinstates the fence to create a dog enclosure for 12 months, followed by a consultation process about the continued use of the dog enclosure.

The motion addresses psycho-social risk to staff caused by the “continuous changes” to the park design. I am perplexed by this assertion, as the only changes initiated by Councillors were the cancellation of the synthetic plans on 4 January 2022 (approved 8 votes to 1) and the adoption of a new Master Plan on 23 February 2023 (approved 8 votes to 1).

It is noted that there have, indeed, been several versions of the drawings for the project but these changes have not been initiated by Councillors.

On 22 February 2024, Councillors voted 5-4 to give the General Manager delegation to negotiate with Landscape Solutions Pty Ltd and to make design changes. This decision was based on advice from Council staff in a report that is included in the business papers. It was not initiated by Councillors.”

Councillor David Roenfeld has produced a video setting out his comments on the December meeting.  You can view the video here.

2.1 Notice of Motion – Retention of the Enclosed Dog Exercise Area at Bob Campbell Oval Recommendation

Councillors Little, Bennsion, Taylor and Rosenfeldt have suggested the following resolution:

RECOMMENDATION

 

That:-

1.   Council resolves to retain the northern end fence at Bob Campbell Oval for a 12-month trial period from when the community has access to the park. This will allow the community to utilise the enclosed dog exercise area while the Oval is being completed and after it becomes operational. Retaining the fence will protect the newly established grass and infrastructure, preventing potential damage caused by off-leash dogs to bushland and creek, while providing a safe space for dog owners.

2.   Following the 12-month trial period, Council undertake a comprehensive community consultation process to gather feedback on the use of the enclosed dog exercise area. This consultation will assess the community’s preferences regarding the permanent retention or removal of the fence, ensuring decisions are informed by public input and practical experience.

3.   Once the enclosed dog exercise area is ready for public use, Council will notify the community of its availability and outline the conditions of use, including:

·    Dogs must be on-leash when entering or exiting the enclosure.

·    Clear signage outlining rules and responsibilities for dog owners.

·    Any additional requirements deemed appropriate by the General Manager.

4.   Council reaffirms its commitment to responsible dog management as resolved on 22 February 2024, reinforcing the responsibilities of dog owners to:

a)   Obey all signage on or adjacent to sporting fields.

b)   Comply with all directions from Council officers regarding dog management.

c)   Ensure dogs do not cause damage to the surface of playing fields.

d)   Leave sporting fields in a clean and safe state after use.

5.   Council delegates authority to the General Manager to manage the site in the interest of protecting the grass sports field. This includes enforcing measures related to breaches of Council’s dog management policy pursuant to the Companion Animals Act 1998 and issuing infringement notices where necessary to ensure compliance.

6.   Council acknowledges the importance of adhering to Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and recognises the potential psychosocial risks associated with frequent changes to major project directions. Continuous changes can undermine staff confidence, create anxiety, and impact morale, leading to inefficiencies and increased risk. Council commits to stable project governance to safeguard staff well-being, comply with WHS obligations, and protect ratepayers’ investments.

7.   Council seek advice on whether this C2 area would be an appropriate site for the Annual Planet Ark Community Tree planting which takes place every year in Lane Cove.”

2.2 Notice of Motion – Companion Animals in our community – working towards a respectful and harmonious solution Recommendation

Councillor Helena Greenwell; Councillor Merri Southwood; Councillor Rochelle Flood; Councillor Bridget Kennedy; Councillor Kathy Bryla have tabled a notice of motion which states that  the event the Notice of Rescission, for Resolution 101/2024, at this meeting is carried, then this Notice of Motion is proposed.

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.   Acknowledges that no action has been taken following the earlier resolution to date,

2.   Note the hard work undertaken by the Dog Advisory Committee during the past term of Council, and the time and effort committed by both community members and staff,

3.   Notes that its sports fields and open green spaces currently used by dog owners are important shared spaces used by the entire community,

4.   Ensure that sporting groups are adhering to the policy of using the red flag system on sports fields when games are in play, and report back to Council with the findings,

5.   Launch a three-month education campaign in February 2025, in line with the Companion Animals Act 1998 (No. 87), the Lane Cove Dog Strategy 2021, and the findings of the Dog Advisory Committee. If no budget has been allocated, the Council is to investigate and report on costs, with a view to allocating the necessary funding in the 2025-2026 budget,

6.   Review the signage at all sports fields shared by dogs and dog parks to ensure that penalties for non-compliance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 (No. 87) and Lane Cove Council rules are clearly outlined,

7.   Install educational banners at the entry points of all Lane Cove Bushland sites to inform residents about the implications of allowing cats and dogs off-lead in bushland areas, and the associated penalties for breaching these rules; and

8.   Ensure that all sports grounds and open spaces used by dog owners are equipped with sufficient bins for the disposal of dog waste:-

 

2.3 Notice of Motion – Climate Emergency Reporting Motion Recommendation

Councillors Kennedy and Bryla have tabled a notice of motion that they describe as recognising the Lane Cove Council Sustainability Team’s dedication and achievements in advancing environmental sustainability. The motion seeks to build on this success by fostering a stronger culture within the Council and Local Government Area (LGA) that prioritizes sustainability and addresses the declared Climate Emergency in all decision-making.

That Council:-

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:-

 

1.   Draft a Climate Emergency Plan (to replace the current Climate Resilience Plan currently due for review in 2026) and adjust Section Two of the Lane Cove Community Strategic Plan – Liveable Lane Cove (2035) to include its commitment to the Climate Emergency Declaration as an overarching principle, guiding all Council decision-making processes across each CSP theme. Review the CSP Themes to ensure that long term goals and objectives are aligned with our Climate Emergency Targets. The Climate Emergency Plan is to outline the Council’s path to meet the Climate Emergency Goals.

2.   When updating the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework documents and the Sustainability Action Plan in 2025, commit to a Lane Cove Council Administration net-zero target of 2028 and commit to an aspirational LGA net-zero target of 2040 (recognising that Local Government can only aid the community to achieve this goal).

3.   Identify any additional resourcing (staff and budgetary) needs required to pursue these goals.

4.   Develop a page for the Council website specifically communicating the Climate emergency and how we are addressing our plan (see ATT-1, ATT-2, ATT-3)

5.   Explore options for implementing a check register that demonstrates to the community and governing body how the decision-making process for every motion or report presented to the Council aligns with the following key considerations:

·    Environmental Sustainability, including the Climate Emergency (in relation to the Climate Emergency Plan)

·    Equity, Inclusion, Wellbeing, and Human Rights

·    Economic and Cultural Development

·    Operational/Budget Impacts, recognising that value for money extends beyond the price paid

·    Legal and Risk Implications

 

2.4 Notice of Motion – Plan for Water Sensitive Urban Design Principles and greater Water Reuse Recommendation

Councillors Kennedy and Bryla have tabled a notice of motion that calls for the development of a comprehensive Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and Water Reuse Policy and Strategy for Lane Cove, aimed at reducing stormwater damage to our waterways and maximising water reuse to enhance sustainability and environmental resilience.

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council :-

 

1.       Provide a report to Council, prior to the preparation of the 2025/26 budget, on resourcing and funds required to implement the actions below:

a.    An audit of existing water systems, infrastructure, and environmental conditions.

b.    Identification of areas prone to flooding, water scarcity, or pollution to prioritise interventions.

c.    Assessment of the community’s water usage patterns and potential for stormwater reuse.

d.    An outline of current gross pollutant trap numbers and location and where none are currently installed but are needed.

e.    A Summary of all council-owned facilities as to how they reuse water and where gaps occur.

f.     The costs to engage a consultant team to produce a Water Sensitive Urban Design Policy for Lane Cove that covers but is not limited to how we can incorporate:

i.      Stormwater management: Bioswales, rain gardens, and constructed wetlands.

ii.     Water reuse: Greywater systems, rainwater harvesting, and stormwater recycling.

iii.    Permeability: Green roofs, permeable pavements, and infiltration trenches.

g.    Investigate and implement new communication strategies, workshops and campaigns

i.      to raise community awareness on how we can keep our waterways clean, as well as promote the rebates Council offers  for rainwater capture (up to $250 for single dwellings, $2000 for unit dwellings and $1000 for business (refer resolution 48/2023)

ii.     to raise awareness about the benefits of WSUD among residents and businesses.

iii.    to encourage community participation in water-sensitive initiatives.

2.   Invite a member from the Sydney Water Business Development team to present to key council staff and Councillors on the work they’re undertaking.

 

 

 

2.5 Notice of Motion – Keeping Community informed as to Proposed Removal of Trees and Significant Vegetation by Council on Council Land Recommendation

Recently their has been community concern about trees being removed in the Lane Cove Council area and residents not been notifying of their removal or the reason for their removal.

Mayor Southwood has tabled a notice of motion which recognises that community members care deeply about trees and significant vegetation on public land and seeks the development and implementation of policies to ensure that the community is advised as to the proposed removal of trees or significant vegetation, of the reasons for proposed removal and proposed replacement plantings or other works on the site of removed trees or significant vegetation.

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:-

1.   acknowledges that the preservation of our urban forest is important to our community and that it is important to keep the community informed as to decisions made by Council in respect of removal of trees or other significant vegetation from land owned or managed by Council, and

2.   receives a report by June 2025 to outline recommendations for amendments to relevant Council strategies, plans, policies and procedures to provide information to the community, in a timely manner, as to-

(a)  the proposed removal of trees and other significant vegetation on land owned or managed by Council

(b)  the reason for the removal, and

(c)  the proposed replacement planting or, if no proposed replacement planting, the reason for this decision.

 

 

2.6 Notice of Motion – Implement Smart Bin Community Earn and Return Bottles and Cans Recommendation

Councillor Taylor has tabled a notice of motion proposing  the implementation of smart bin community earn-and-return system for bottles and cans at key high-traffic locations across the Lane Cove Local Government Area (LGA). This initiative aims to promote sustainable recycling practices, reduce landfill waste, and support local community groups and charities through fund raising.

RECOMMENDATION

 

That:-

1.   The installation of smart bottle and can recycling bins as outlined in this motion be considered for inclusion in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget for 2025/2026; and

2.   Council obtains costings, technical specifications for the installation and ongoing use of the smart bottle and can recycling bins, including the option of partnering with local groups for consideration at the 2025 Corporate Planning Weekend.

 

Return and Earn at Macquarie

2.7 Notice of Motion – Origin Destination Study: Karilla Avenue Lane Cove North Recommendation    Minute

Councillor Flood has tabled a notice of motion that proposes a budget be assigned for an origin-destination traffic study in Karilla Avenue Lane Cove North, to assess whether the changes have reduced rat-running.

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:-

1.   Consider the inclusion in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget for 2025/2026 the undertaking of an Origin-Destination study for cars using Karilla Avenue to help evaluate whether the traffic calming measures have reduced the volume of cars using the two-way rat run.

2.   The Origin-Destination study be undertaken within 12 months of the Karilla Avenue traffic calming measures being installed. The study should assess rat-running during the recognised peak travel times and it shall not be done during school holidays.

3.   Receive a report comparing the new Origin-Destination study data to the baseline results from the 2015/2016 study. If the study does not show a significant reduction in rat-running, the report should outline additional measures available to address specific concerns with the Karilla Avenue rat-run.

 

2.8 Notice of Motion – Central Ward Reduction of Speed – Traffic Study and Implementation. Recommendation 

Councillors Bryla and Kennedy have tabled a notice of motion calling for a Traffic Study in Lane Cove Central Ward to improve the safety to both cars, bicycle users and pedestrians and to reduce the speed limit for motor vehicles to 40km/hour.

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:-

1.       Take action to improve the safety for both cars and pedestrians in Central Ward within the area contained inside the red boundary outline as shown on the map AT-1 (and including Finlayson Street);

2.       Commence the process with Community Engagement with the Central Ward community to identify specific traffic-related concerns;

3.       Receive a report on the cost of conducting a traffic study in Central Ward, focusing on improving safety for both cars and pedestrians, with the objective of reducing speed limits to 40 km/h in the area; and

4.       Include this project in the Liveable Lane Cove 2035, Community Strategic Plan update for this term of Council, and the project be considered for inclusion in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget for 2025/2026.

2.9 Notice of Motion – Report on Proposed Tender(s) – Sport and Recreation Facility Operation and Management Recommendation

Councillors Southwood and Flood have tabled a notice of motion asking thatCouncillors fully briefed on the business and operational planning undertaken by Council in relation to the management/operation of the Sport and Recreation Facility before requests for tender are released.

It also seeks review of request for tender documents by industry experts to ensure requests for tender conditions align with the commercial and community objectives set for the project.

RECOMMENDATION

 

1.       That Councillors receive, in a briefing, an overview of the proposed conditions to be included in the request(s) for tender for management/operation of the Sport and Recreation Facility, this briefing to include a written report that details –

(a)     business and operational planning undertaken since the PMY Group Review

(b)     investigation of and key findings about management/operational models of facilities in Australia that are run on a Key Operator model such as proposed for the Sport and Recreation Facility

(c)     clarification around the proposed management/operation of the bistro/event functions in the facility

(d)     proposed conditions to ensure that the core goal of the facility will be to operate as a service to the community.

2.       That the proposed requests for tender be reviewed by an independent adviser in sporting and event facility management to ensure that the proposed tender conditions align with Council’s commercial and community objectives for the facility

3.       That no requests for tender for a key operator or operator of any of the business activities to be conducted in the Sport and Recreation Facility be issued until after the briefing in 1 above and the review in 2 above

4.       That the tender review panel(s) include an independent expert with experience in managing sporting and event facilities of a similar scale and complexity as the Sport and Recreational Facility.

 

Officers Report for Information

3.1 Completion of the Pottery Lane Performance Space Recommendation

This report provides a final update to Council on the completion of the Pottery Lane Performance Space, outlining its features, the next steps for operational trials, community engagement, and the official opening. It is also to acknowledge the work of the Theatre Space Planning Reference Group for their work in helping create a new multifunctional performance space for Lane Cove.

You can read more about the new performance space here.

Officer’s Reports

3.2 Lane Cove Council Awarded Local Sustainability Award at LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards Recommendation   

Lane Cove Council was announced as the overall winner of the Local Sustainability Award at the  2024 Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards  at a special event held in Sydney on December 4th.

Held annually, the Excellence in the Environment Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of NSW councils in their efforts to manage and protect the environment.

Lane Cove Council was among 32 winners across a range of categories, with Lane Cove also accepting divisional awards for the Toward Net Zero Award, and the Innovation in Planning, Policies and Decision Making Award.

 

3.3 Update on support for local women’s refuge and families in need Recommendation

This report provides an update on the resolution of Council at its July meeting to provide support for women and families in need through community collaboration and identification of homes where temporary access could be provided.

Background

At the Council meeting held 18 July 2024, it was resolved that Council:

 acknowledges the support that has been, and continues to be provided to Women & Children First and Delvena by a dedicated team of local volunteers,

  1. investigate a process to identify houses that are empty and available, and contact the owners to seek agreement to facilitate free temporary access; and
  2. organises a roundtable discussion with interested parties, including volunteers who have worked to date with Women & Children First and Delvena to support a comprehensive coordinated network to increase the assistance available to women and families in need.

Delvena is a refuge for women, and their children, escaping domestic violence.  Located in Lane Cove (at an address that we do not disclose for safety reasons), it has been supporting women, through the provision of safe accommodation and support services for over 30 years. Delvena is now part of Women & Children First (W&CF), an organisation committed to ensuring women, children and families are safe, connected and given the support they need across Northern Sydney.

Council, residents, local businesses, media, community and charitable organisations have long been supporters of Delvena through a range of good deeds and donations. However the need for support for women and children seeking a safe home and community continues.

In July this year, a meeting was held with Council’s then Mayor, Councillor Scott Bennison, and the staff of W&CF to discuss current issues impacting women and children escaping domestic and family violence and potential solutions to these issues.  It was suggested that unoccupied housing may be used to provide accommodation to W&CF clients. W&CF have experience in managing short to medium term housing arrangement for their clients and welcomed the opportunity to partner with Council on this project.

Prior to this meeting, Council had already provided Delvena with ongoing access to a home in the Lane Cove local government area. Council had also identified a vacant property awaiting development that could be offered to W&CF as short to medium term accommodation and had reached out to W&CF to discuss this opportunity. Since the meeting Council has potentially identified a second vacant property which could also provide a family with desperately needed housing and demonstrate to other property owners how vacant properties can be used to support people in need rather than remaining empty whilst awaiting redevelopment.

Council is part of the Lower North Shore Domestic and Family Violence Network which involves collaboration between agencies and providers in the local area. To further support a coordinated Lane Cove network that increases the assistance available to women and families in need, other interested parties including volunteers will be invited to participate in a roundtable discussion.

Discussion

An investigation of existing Council-owned properties has identified two properties that can be offered to W&CF as short to medium term accommodation while awaiting redevelopment. Council is now in discussion with W&CF to realise this project so that two additional dwellings can be made available, adding to the permanent dwelling already made available for this purpose.

A roundtable meeting has been set to take place on Tuesday 10 December. The meeting has been planned to take place during the UN Women ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’.

A range of interested parties have been invited to attend the roundtable meeting including but not limited to local volunteers, local churches, Lane Cove Rotary, St Vincent de Paul, Sydney Community Services, Women and Children First, and the North Shore Police Area Command Domestic Violence Team.

The meeting is part of a series of events and actions taking place across the region UN Women ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ which recently included the 1 Minute of Silence 4 Violence event hosted in Lane Cove Plaza on Wednesday 4 December.

3.4 Bob Campbell Oval Upgrade Progress Recommendation    

At the April 2024 Council meeting it was resolved to engage Landscape Solutions P/L for the implementation of the Bob Campbell Oval Masterplan.

Construction activities began in May 2024 and have been advancing according to the planned program, notwithstanding the recent rainfall. A significant milestone was reached in late November with the installation of the turf sprigs. It is anticipated that the turf will require around six months to fully establish.

The turf oval is expected to be available for public use by July 2025, however the completed elements of the reserve could be made available to the community early in the new year, when they can be safely accessed by the public.

3.5 Annual Community Satisfaction Survey Results Recommendation

Each year Council undertakes a Community Satisfaction Survey which aims to understand and identify the trends in the community’s satisfaction with Council’s performance across various service delivery areas including planning and development, maintenance of roads and footpaths, parks and open space, and community services and facilities as well as the community’s level of satisfaction with Council’s overall performance.

In the 2024 survey, Council achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 88%, with 17% of residents stating they were very satisfied with Council’s overall performance. In addition to this, of the 20 service delivery areas surveyed, 15 received satisfaction ratings of more than 80%.

Of these 20 service areas, 15 received satisfaction ratings of more than 80%. The following ranked as the top 5 highest rated service areas in terms of satisfaction.

  1. Libraries – 100%
  2. Events at The Canopy – 99%
  3. Special Events – 98%
  4. Maintaining a High Standard of Council Facilities – 97%
  5. Lane Cove Aquatic Centre – 95%

These five service areas consistently rank very highly in Annual Community Satisfaction Surveys for Lane Cove Council.

The importance of these service areas is also noted in the verbatim comments, with both community events/activities and library services ranking highly as a valued service.

The following ranked as the bottom 5 service areas in terms of satisfaction rating, noting that even the lowest rated area for satisfaction, control of development, achieved a satisfaction rating of 67%.

  1. Control of development – 67%
  2. Tree Management – 69%
  3. Consultation and engagement with the community – 75%
  4. Traffic Management of local roads – 76%
  5. Maintaining local roads and footpaths – 79%

The following table provides a comparison with other metropolitan councils in relation to the satisfaction levels of key services:-

3.6 Traffic Committee 19 November 2024 Recommendation

The Traffic Committee discussed the following:

Greenwich Road South of Chisholm Street, Greenwich – Extension of existing ‘No Stopping’ zone.

Tambourine Bay Road – No Parking Opposite Sera Street.

Greenwich Road Bus Zone south of River Road, Greenwich.

Regulatory Signposting and Linemarking.

2025 Traffic Committee Meeting Dates.

640 Mowbray Road, Lane Cove North – Relocate ‘No Stopping’ sign.

Petition from residents of The Baytree, Ulonga Avenue, Greenwich regarding traffic access issues along Innes Road – Update.

Bus Stop on the East Side of Longueville Road, North of Central Avenue (Opposite Lil Lane Eatery), Lane Cove.

2 Kenneth Street, Longueville – Change to Parking Restrictions.

3.7 Hidden Disability Sunflower Program Recommendation    

Council has become a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The Program provides a simple yet effective way for someone to communicate a non-visible disability. Staff have completed training in recent months signaling their ongoing support for members of the community living with disability. This report summaries Council’s involvement in the program ahead of its launch in Lane Cove on Tuesday 3 December which coincides with International Day of People with Disability.

ITC first raised this with council in 2023.  Read more about the program here.

3.8 Lane Cove’s 12 Beetles of Christmas Recommendation    

Council staff have been working hard to create a cohesive and unique experience of Christmas in Lane Cove this year. At the centre of the creative suite is the distinctive Christmas Beetle which features in the activities specially designed for the community utilising funds from Council’s Sustainability Levy.

With the iconic Christmas Beetle being harder to spot than it once was, this unique campaign combines citizen science, biodiversity education, public art, and interactive community events, to surprise, delight and encourage participation this festive season.

The Australian Museum states that evidence suggesting a decline in Christmas Beetles is anecdotal yet compelling. In the 1920s, they were reported to drown in huge numbers in Sydney Harbour, with tree branches bending into the water under the sheer weight of the massed beetles. You won’t see that these days, and there is a public movement to seek answers to the question: where have they gone?

The campaign to raise awareness for the Christmas Beetle encompasses public art, citizen science and biodiversity, and community events. This includes:-

Public Art

12 small scale steel Christmas Beetle sculptural works have been decorated by local artists and community groups and are adorning the public domain in the Lane Cove village.

The intention is that the community will spot the beetle installations during their visits to the village whether it be to shop locally or attend events, with Council holding a photo competition for the community to “catch” a beetle. The development of the public art by various local groups provided an opportunity for creative expression for participants, with the outcome becoming a motif of the Christmas spirit in the Lane Cove village in 2024.

Artists and contributors include:-

  • Indo the Artist
  • Gwiyaala Aboriginal Art
  • Creations and Catastrophes
  • Septimus Metamorphosis
  • Gallery Lane Cove
  • Lane Cove Library Services
  • Kindy Cove and other Council teams

3.9 Councillor Training Attendance Request – Local Government NSW Executive Certificate for Elected Members Recommendation 

3.10 Delegation of Authority During Christmas and Ordinary Council Meeting Recess Recommendation

3.11 Schedule of Ordinary Council Meetings for 2025 Recommendation    

Officers Report for Information

Council Snapshot – November 2024 Recommendation  

Lane Cove Council publishes a monthly snapshot, 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 November 2024.