Minute Ku-ring-gai
Council Page
MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting of Council
HELD ON Tuesday, 21 October 2025
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Present:
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The Mayor, Councillor Christine Kay (Chairperson)
Councillors M Devlin & J Pettett (Comenarra Ward)
Councillors I Balachandran & B Ward (online) (Gordon
Ward)
Councillors S Ngai & A Taylor (Roseville Ward)
Councillor M Smith (St Ives Ward)
Councillors C Spencer & K Wheatley (Wahroonga Ward)
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Staff Present:
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General Manager (David Marshall)
Director Community (Janice Bevan)
Director Corporate (Angela Apostol)
Acting Director Development & Regulation (Anne Seaton)
Director Operations (Peter Lichaa)
Director Strategy & Environment (Andrew Watson)
Corporate Lawyer (Jamie Taylor)
Acting Manager Corporate Communications (Sally Williams)
Manager Governance and Corporate Strategy (Christopher M
Jones)
Governance Support Officer (Eliza Gilbank-Heim)
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Others Present:
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Special Rate Variation Project Lead (Mark Skelsey)
Acting Manager Finance (Mette Kofoed)
Manager Assets and Technical Services (Mursaleen Shah)
Infrastructure Assets & Driveways Engineer (Gurpreet
Grewal)
Manager Urban & Heritage Planning (Antony Fabbro)
Executive Urban Planner (Rathna Rana)
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The Meeting
commenced at 7:00 PM
The Mayor offered
the Acknowledgement of Country and Prayer
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Apologies
File: S02194
The General Manager advised of an apology from the
Director Development & Regulation, Michael Miocic, with Anne Seaton
acting as Director Development & Regulation.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
The Mayor referred
to the necessity for Councillors and staff to declare a Pecuniary Interest/Conflict
of Interest in any item on the Business Paper.
Councillor
Taylor declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in C.2 as his
principal place of residence may be impacted by the proposed planning controls.
Councillor Taylor tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under
clause 4.36(c) of the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this
debate.
Councillor
Balachandran declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in C.2 as both
her principal place of residence and her parents’ principal place of
residence may be impacted by the proposed planning controls. Councillor
Balachandran tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under clause
4.36(c) of the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this debate
Councillor
Ward declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in C.2 as her
principal place of residence may be impacted by the proposed planning controls.
Councillor Ward tabled a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under clause
4.36(c) of the Code of Conduct and will remain in Chambers during this debate.
Councillor Ngai
declared a special disclosure of pecuniary interest in C.2 as his
parent’s in law’s principal place of residence may be affected by
the proposed planning controls. Councillor Ngai tabled a special disclosure of
pecuniary interest under clause 4.36(c) of the Code of Conduct and will remain
in Chambers during this debate.
DOCUMENTS CIRCULATED TO COUNCILLORS
The Mayor referred to the
documents circulated in the Councillors’ papers and advised that the
following matters would be dealt with at the appropriate time during the
meeting:
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Late Items:
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MM.1 - Vale Graham Lewis - Distinguished local volunteer
- Report by The Mayor, Councillor Kay dated 21 October 2025
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Memorandums:
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A Confidential Memorandum for GB.12 Affordable Housing
Contribution Scheme and amended Affordable Housing Policy from the
Director Strategy & Environment was circulated to the Mayor and
Councillors on 14 October 2025.
A Confidential Memorandum for GB.13 Local Character
– Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan Amendment –
Post-exhibition consideration of submissions from the Director
Strategy & Environment was circulated to the Mayor and Councillors on 14
October 2025.
A Confidential Memorandum for GB.14 Post-exhibition of
Planning Proposal – 51-53 Rohini Street, Turramurra from the
Director Strategy & Environment was circulated to the Mayor and
Councillors on 14 October 2025.
A Memorandum for GB.11 Policy Updates – Commercial
Leasing Policy, Acquisition and Divestment of Land Policy and Easement
Management Policy from the Director Strategy & Environment was
circulated to the Mayor and Councillors on 20 October 2025.
A Memorandum for GB.14 Post-exhibition of Planning
Proposal – 51-53 Rohini Street, Turramurra from the Director
Strategy & Environment was circulated to the Mayor and Councillors on 21
October 2025.
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Councillors Information:
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Councillor, Council staff and ARIC members Disclosure of
Interest Return Forms as at 30 June 2025 were circulated on 15
October 2025.
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Late Confidential Items:
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C.2 - Land and Environment Court - Transport Oriented
Development SEPP - Report by General Manager dated 16 October 2025
with attachments.
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CONFIRMATION OF REPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED
IN CLOSED MEETING
File: S02499/9
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors Balachandran/Wheatley)
That in accordance with the
provisions of Section 10 of the Local Government Act 1993, all
officers’ reports be released to the press and public, with the
exception of:
C.1 Land Acquisition
C.2 Land and Environment Court - Transport
Oriented Development SEPP
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTEs
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186
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Minutes of Ordinary
Meeting of Council
File: EM00046/8
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Meeting held 23 September 2025
Minutes numbered 156 to 184
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Balachandran)
That Minutes numbered 156 to 184
circulated to Councillors were taken as read and confirmed as an accurate
record of the proceedings of the Meeting.
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minutes from the Mayor
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MM.1 Vale Graham
Lewis - Distinguished local volunteer
File: CY00455/13
Vide:
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It is my sad duty to advise Council and our community of
the passing of Graham Lewis, who was well known in Ku-ring-gai for his
longstanding contribution to the Ku-ring-gai Historical Society and other
local community organisations.
Born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1941, Graham moved to
Sydney in the 1960s with his wife Isabel and settled in Lindfield.
Graham had a life-long interest in genealogy and history.
He was a long time and enthusiastic member of the Society of Australian
Genealogists (SAG) and was awarded a Fellowship of The Society. Graham
developed SAG’s website (which won an international award), provided IT
support, worked on the development and production of the CD of Rookwood
burials and the Australian Genealogical Computer Index (AGCI). He was elected
a Fellow of the Society of Australian Genealogists in 2003.
In 2004 he joined the Ku-ring-gai Historical Society (KHS)
and by 2014 became the Society’s President, a position he held for two
years.
Aside from his historical and genealogy interests, Graham
was a very active supporter and member of several Ku-ring-gai organisations
such as the Ku-ring-gai Preservation Trust (KPT) and Friends of Ku-ring-gai
Environment Inc (FOKE). He was founding Secretary of the Gordon Park Probus
Club (now closed) and Treasurer of the Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre.
According to FOKE President Kathie Cowley, “Graham
brought to the KPT unique technical and organisational skills - along with a
wonderful wit, humour and team spirit ….. at an almost endless
succession of Council and community meetings”.
Aside from Graham’s many voluntary roles, he was a
keen stamp collector, a Fellow of the NZ Institute of Management, and of the
Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Graham was the dearly loved husband of Isabel (Issi) and
loving father and father-in-law of Rob & Suzie and David & Elisia, as
well as being ‘Pop’ to his three grandchildren Hallie, Oliver and
Max.
On behalf of Council and our community, I express my
appreciation for Graham’s contribution to Ku-ring-gai and our sincere
condolences to his family and friends.
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Resolved:
(Moved: The Mayor, Councillor
Kay)
A. That Council stands for a minute’s silence in
memory of Graham Lewis.
B. That a copy of this Mayoral Minute be forwarded to
Graham’s family
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PETITIONS
Nil.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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188
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Smart
Transport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of 10 September 2025
File: S02696
Vide: GB.2
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To consider the minutes of the Smart Transport
Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting held on 10 September 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Devlin)
That Council notes the
recommendations of the Smart Transport Advisory Committee meeting held on 10
September 2025, including that the Committee notes the information provided
in the agenda, and that expressions of interest/request for proposals from
car share providers be progressed for fixed space car share operation in the
LGA.
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189
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Chanukah
Menorah Display
File: CY00817/3
Vide: GB.3
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To advise Council of a request from Chabad North
Shore to install and display a Menorah outside the Council Chambers from Friday
12 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025, to acknowledge the Jewish
holiday of Chanukah.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Devlin)
That Council support the
proposal from Chabad North Shore to install and display a Menorah outside the
Council Chambers, 818 Pacific Highway, Gordon from Friday 12 December to Tuesday
23 December 2025.
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190
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General
and Special Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
File: FY00259/17
Vide: GB.5
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To present to Council the Annual Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2025 and audit reports from the Audit Office of
NSW, and to provide a summary of Council’s financial performance and
financial position at 30 June 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Devlin)
Receive the audited Financial
Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025 and the auditor’s report
from the Audit Office of NSW.
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191
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New
Code of Meeting Practice
File: CY00564/8
Vide: GB.6
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To brief Council on the new Model Code of Meeting
Practice and approve public exhibition of an updated Code of Meeting Practice
for Ku-ring-gai Council.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Devlin)
That
Council:
A. determine that a Councillor failing to
remedy an act of disorder can only be expelled by resolution of council (or
committee of council), and that this be reflected in the draft Code of Meeting Practice.
B. approve
the draft Code of Meeting Practice (Attachment A1) to be placed on
public exhibition for 28 days. If no submissions are received within 42 days,
that Council adopt the policy.
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Disclosures
of Interest Returns Register 24/25
File: EM00046/9
Vide: GB.8
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To table Council’s Clause 4.23 Disclosure of
Interest Returns Register in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Ku-ring-gai
Council Code of Conduct (the Code).
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors Wheatley/Devlin)
That the tabling of the
Disclosure of Interest Returns Register be noted.
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Investment
Report as at 30 September 2025
File: FY00623/8
Vide: GB.9
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To present Council’s investment portfolio
performance for September 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved:
Councillors Wheatley/Devlin)
That:
A. The
summary of investments and performance for September 2025 be received and
noted.
B. The
Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer be noted and the report
adopted.
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Project
Status Report - October 2025
File: FY00621/8
Vide: GB.10
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To provide Council with the Project Status Report for July
– September 2025.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Devlin)
A. That Council receive and note the Project
Status Report for the period July –
September 2025.
B. That the Project Status Report be placed
on Council’s website.
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195
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Policy
Updates - Commercial Leasing Policy, Acquisition and Divestment of Land
Policy and Easement Management Policy
File: CY00473/12
Vide: GB.11
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For Council to consider and endorse the updates of the Commercial Leasing Policy 2019, Acquisition and
Divestment of Land Policy 2019 and the Easement Management Policy 2019.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors Wheatley/Devlin)
A. That Council adopt the following policies:
i.
Commercial Leasing Policy 2025;
ii.
Acquisition and Divestment of Land Policy
2025 with the changes outlined in the Director Strategy and
Environment’s memorandum dated 20 October 2025
iii.
Easement Management Policy 2025.
B. That the Acquisition and Divestment of Land Policy 2025
be exhibited for 28 days and be adopted following completion of the
exhibition period where no required changes result from the exhibition, or
reported back to Council where changes are required following the exhibition
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196
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Local
Character - Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan Amendment
Post-exhibition consideration of submissions
File: S14276
Vide: GB.13
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For Council to consider submissions made to the
exhibition of the Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan to include Local
Character considerations.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Devlin)
A. That
Council adopts the draft Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan Part
14 Local Character, Urban Precincts and Sites, incorporating post-exhibition
amendments as detailed in this report.
B. That Council’s adoption of the
amended Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan be notified on
Council’s website in accordance with Clause 21(4) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.
C. That the amended Ku-ring-gai
Development Control Plan comes into effect on the day that it is notified
on Council’s website.
D. That people who made a submission be
notified of Council’s resolution.
E. That delegation be given to the Director, Strategy and
Environment to correct any minor amendments or errors and inconsistencies to
the draft KDCP.
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198
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Amendment
to Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan Part 13: Tree and Vegetation
Protection
File: S15095
Vide: GB.16
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For Council to consider a minor amendment to
Introduction to Part 13 of the Ku-ring-gai DCP to clarify the interpretation
and intent of the part.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Devlin)
A. That Council endorses, for the purpose of
public exhibition, the amendments to the Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan
(KDCP) Part 13 as outlined in this report.
B. That the draft DCP amendment be placed on
public exhibition in accordance with Council’s Community Participation
Plan and the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment
Regulation 2021.
C. That a report be brought back to Council
at the conclusion of the exhibition period for Council to consider any
submissions made.
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Land
Acquisition
File: S14427/2
Vide: C.1
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In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and
the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, in the opinion of the
General Manager, the following business is of a kind as referred to in
section 10A(2)(c), of the Act, and should be dealt with in a part of the
meeting closed to the public.
Section 10A(2)(c) of the Act permits the meeting to be
closed to the public in respect of information that would, if disclosed,
confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting
(or proposes to conduct) business.
The matter is classified confidential because it deals
with the proposed acquisition and/or disposal of property.
It is not in the public interest to release this
information as it would prejudice Council’s ability to acquire and/or
dispose of the property on appropriate terms and conditions.
Report by Manager Urban & Heritage Planning dated 1
October 2025
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Wheatley/Devlin)
That Council resolve to proceed in the manner outlined in
the report.
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200
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Ku-ring-gai Traffic
Committee -
Minutes of Meeting 27 August 2025
File: CY00022/17
Vide: GB.1
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To consider the Minutes from the Ku-ring-gai Traffic
Committee (KTC) Meeting held on 27 August 2025.
MOTION:
(Moved: Councillors Devlin/Taylor)
A. That
Council receive and note the Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee Minutes from 27 August
2025.
B. That
Council approves the recommendations of the Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee.
C. That
Council adopt TfNSW’s new Authorisation and Delegation to Council and
implement the transition from the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) model to the
new Local Transport Forum (LTF) framework.
D. That Council
establish the Local Transport Forum as an advisory forum only and confirm
that all decisions to regulate traffic or install prescribed traffic control
devices under the 2025 Instrument on local roads are reserved to Council
unless expressly delegated. Council will consider LTF advice before
determining any such matter. This reflects TfNSW’s 2025
Instrument and guidance.
E. That
Council staff prepare a tiered decision-making framework and associated
delegations, identifying those matters to be reserved to Council and those to
be delegated to the General Manager, and incorporate this framework into the
Local Transport Forum Terms of Reference. The draft framework and
delegations are to be reported to Council for consideration and final
determination by December 2025;
F. That LTF
agendas, minutes and officer determinations under delegation be published on
Council’s website within 10 business days, with a plain-English
decision note and plans;
G. In line
with part E, that the General Manager consider and report back on
establishing a quarterly network-impacts dashboard to Councillors summarising
delegated decisions, observed traffic and safety outcomes, and any Statements
of Concern issued by TfNSW; and,
H. That a review
of the implementation and effectiveness of Recommendations D to G be
undertaken twelve-months following their commencement, with the Local
Transport Forum to consider the outcomes of that review and provide
advice to Council on any amendments or improvements deemed appropriate.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Devlin/Taylor)
A. That Council receive and note the Ku-ring-gai Traffic
Committee Minutes from 27 August 2025.
B. That Council approves the recommendations of the
Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee.
C. That Council adopt TfNSW’s new Authorisation and
Delegation to Council and implement the transition from the Local Traffic
Committee (LTC) model to the new Local Transport Forum (LTF) framework.
D. That Council establish the Local Transport Forum as an
advisory forum only and confirm that all decisions to regulate traffic or
install prescribed traffic control devices under the 2025 Instrument on local
roads are reserved to Council unless expressly delegated. Council will
consider LTF advice before determining any such matter. This reflects
TfNSW’s 2025 Instrument and guidance.
E. That Council staff prepare a tiered decision-making
framework and associated delegations, identifying those matters to be
reserved to Council and those to be delegated to the General Manager, and
incorporate this framework into the Local Transport Forum Terms of
Reference. The draft framework and delegations are to be reported to
Council for consideration and final determination by December 2025;
F. That LTF agendas, minutes and officer determinations
under delegation be published on Council’s website within 10 business
days, with a plain-English decision note and plans;
G. In line with part E, that the General Manager consider
and report back on establishing a quarterly network-impacts dashboard to
Councillors summarising delegated decisions, observed traffic and safety
outcomes, and any Statements of Concern issued by TfNSW; and,
H. That a review of the implementation and effectiveness of
Recommendations D to G be undertaken twelve-months following their
commencement, with the Local Transport Forum to consider the outcomes of
that review and provide advice to Council on any amendments or
improvements deemed appropriate.
For the Resolution: The
Mayor, Councillor Kay, Councillors Balachandran, Devlin, Ngai, Smith, Taylor,
Ward and Wheatley
Against the Resolution: Councillors
Pettett and Spencer
CARRIED
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During debate
on GB.4, Councillors Wheatley and Smith separately left and returned to
Chambers.
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201
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Exhibition of revised
Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Resourcing Strategy to incorporate
a Special Rate Variation
File: S14747-1-1
Vide: GB.4
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To present Council with the outcomes of the community
feedback on four exhibited rate increase options and seek to adopt for
exhibition a revised Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Long Term
Financial Plan and Asset Management Strategy.
MOTION:
(Moved: Councillors Kay/Ngai)
That Council adopt for exhibition a revised Delivery
Program and Operational Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and Asset Management
Strategy as attached to this report and amended as below, which incorporates
a Special Rate Variation of 24.6% and rate peg of 4.4% to apply in 2026/27,
with rates to subsequently increase by the annual rates peg in future
years.
The Special Rate Variation in the report is to be amended
to allocate the 24.6% Special Rate Variation above the peg as follows:
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Stormwater and Drainage - $5.9M
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Buildings - $6.7M
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Recreational Facilities - $1.9M
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Existing Footpaths - $0.94M
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New Footpaths - $2.1M
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Other Infrastructure Upgrades - $1.7M
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St Ives Indoor Sports Centre - $1.46M
Total $20.7M
AMENDMENT:
(Moved: Councillors Balachandran/Ward)
That Council adopt for exhibition a revised Delivery
Program and Operational Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and Asset Management
Strategy as attached to this report and amended as below, which incorporates
a rate increase of 29% (including a Special Rate Variation of
24.6% and rate peg of 4.4%) to apply in 2026/27, with rates to
subsequently increase by the annual rates peg in future years.
The Amendment was put and declared LOST.
For the Amendment: Councillors
Balachandran, Taylor and Ward
Against
the Amendment: The Mayor Councillor
Kay, Councillors Devlin, Ngai, Pettett, Smith, Spencer and Wheatley
LOST
Debate resumed on the Motion. The Motion was put and
declared CARRIED.
For the Motion: The
Mayor, Councillor Kay, Councillors Balachandran, Devlin, Ngai, Smith, Taylor,
Ward and Wheatley
Against
the Motion: Councillors
Pettett and Spencer
CARRIED
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillor Kay/Ngai)
That Council adopt for
exhibition a revised Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Long Term
Financial Plan and Asset Management Strategy as attached to this report and
amended as below, which incorporates a Special Rate Variation of 24.6% and
rate peg of 4.4% to apply in 2026/27, with rates to subsequently increase by
the annual rates peg in future years.
The Special Rate Variation in
the report is to be amended to allocate the 24.6% Special Rate Variation
above the peg as follows:
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Stormwater and Drainage - $5.9M
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Buildings - $6.7M
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Recreational Facilities - $1.9M
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Existing Footpaths - $0.94M
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New Footpaths - $2.1M
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Other Infrastructure Upgrades - $1.7M
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St Ives Indoor Sports Centre - $1.46M
Total $20.7M
For the Resolution: The
Mayor, Councillor Kay, Councillors Balachandran, Devlin, Ngai, Smith, Taylor,
Ward and Wheatley
Against the Resolution: Councillors
Pettett and Spencer
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2025 LGNSW Annual
Conference: Proposed motion
File: S14000/2
Vide: GB.7
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To seek Council’s approval for a proposed motion
for the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Balachandran/Taylor)
A. That Council approve the proposed motion (at Attachment
A1) for submission to LGNSW.
B. That Council delegate to the General Manager to prepare
and submit a motion to the LGNSW Annual Conference objecting to provisions in
the new Model Code of Meeting Practice that unfairly limit attendance at
Council meetings by audio-visual link, and recommending that LGNSW seek
independent legal advice and consider pursuing a legal challenge against the
OLG.
C. That the Council write directly to the Minister for Local
Government, seeking a response on point 2.
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203
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Affordable Housing
Contributions Scheme & amended Affordable Housing Policy -
Post-exhibition report
File: S12314
Vide: GB.12
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To report back to Council following the close of the
exhibition period of the draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme
together with consequential amendments to the adopted Affordable Housing
Policy.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Wheatley)
A. That the exhibited draft Ku-ring-gai
Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme 2025 be adopted subject to the
following amendments:
i. Amend the commentary in the
Part 1 of the AHCS to be consistent with the current wording of Section 7.32
of the EP&A Act.
ii. Include in the AHCS a worked
example of the methodology for the calculation of affordable housing
contributions referencing both Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.
iii. Remove from the AHCS the maps and refer
instead to the maps in the Local Environmental Plan to eliminate duplication
and facilitate future reviews.
iv. Minor corrections to the text for clarity
that do not alter the intent of the documents or the quantum of the
contributions.
v. Insert dates of effect when known.
B. The date of commencement be set to the
date of gazettal of the Ku-ring-gai TOD alternative.
C. That the exhibited amendments to the
Affordable Housing Policy 2025 be adopted and be given immediate effect.
D. That the General Manager be delegated to
make the amendments iterated in this report and any minor corrections and
clarifications that do not alter the intent of the documents or the quantum
of affordable housing contributions as exhibited.
For the Resolution: The
Mayor, Councillor Kay, Councillors Balachandran, Devlin, Ngai, Smith, Taylor,
Ward and Wheatley
Against the Resolution: Councillors
Pettett and Spencer
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204
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Consideration of
Submissions
Planning Proposal 51-53 Rohini Street, Turramurra
File: S13985
Vide: GB.14
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For Council to consider
submissions received in response to the exhibition of the Planning Proposal to
increase height and floor space ratio standards, heritage list three sets of
sandstone entry pillars, include additional uses on land at 51-53 Rohini
Street, Turramurra.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Balachandran/Wheatley)
A. That Council adopt the Planning Proposal to
amend Height, Floor Space Ratio, Heritage Listing and Additional Permitted
Uses on land at 51-53 Rohini St, Turramurra with a post-exhibition amendment
to the Height of Building Map as described in this report.
B. That Council proceed to make the plan,
using its delegated authority under section 3.36(2) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
C. That delegation
be given to the General Manager and Director Strategy and Environment to
correct any errors or inconsistencies in the Planning Proposal prior to
finalisation.
D. Those persons who made a submission be
notified of Council’s decision.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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During
debate on GB.17, Councillor Smith left and returned to Chambers.
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205
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Faster Assessments
Incentive Program - Nomination of Amenities Building and Clubhouse at Canoon
Road Netball Courts as Round 1 Grant Project
File: S09042/1
Vide: GB.17
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To nominate a new amenity building and clubhouse at
Canoon Road Netball Courts as Council’s Round 1 project for the Faster
Assessments Incentive Program.
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Kay/Devlin)
A. That Council nominates a new amenity building and clubhouse
at Canoon Road Netball Courts as the Round 1 project for the Faster
Assessments Incentive Program
B. That possible projects be identified for funding in
advance and provided to Council with an assessment against relevant criteria
should Council be eligible for funding under future rounds of the Faster
Assessments Incentive Program and also for reference for other small capital
grants programs.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council resolved itself into Closed Meeting
with the Press and Public Excluded to deal with the following item
after a Motion moved by Councillors Taylor and Smith
was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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206
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Land and Environment
Court - Transport Oriented Development SEPP
File: S14468
Vide: C.2
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In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and
the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, in the opinion of the
General Manager, the following business is of a kind as referred to in
section 10A(2)(g), of the Act, and should be dealt with in a part of the
meeting closed to the public.
Section 10A(2)(g) of the Act permits the meeting to be
closed to the public for business relating to advice concerning litigation,
or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal
proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.
This matter is classified confidential under section
10A(2)(g) because it contains advice concerning a legal matter that:
(a) is
a substantial issue relating to a matter in which the Council is involved
(b) is
clearly identified in the advice, and
(c) is
fully discussed in that advice.
It is not in the public interest to release details of the
legal advice as it would prejudice Council’s position in court
proceedings.
Report by General Manager dated 16 October 2025
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Resolved:
(Moved: Councillors
Taylor/Balachandran)
That Council receive and note
the report and proceed in accordance with the proposed actions detailed in
the report, as amended by the note signed by the Mayor at this meeting.
For the Resolution: The
Mayor, Councillor Kay, Councillors Balachandran, Devlin, Ngai, Smith, Taylor,
Ward and Wheatley
Against the Resolution: Councillors
Pettett and Spencer
CARRIED
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Council resolved
to return to Open Council after a Motion
moved by Councillors Ngai and Balachandran
was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BUSINESS
WITHOUT NOTICE – SUBJECT TO CLAUSE 9.3 OF code of meeting practice
Nil.
QUESTIONS
WITH NOTICE
Nil.
Inspections–
SETTING OF TIME, DATE AND RENDEZVOUS
Nil.
The Meeting closed
at 9:28pm.
The Minutes of the Ordinary
Meeting of Council held on 21 October 2025 (Pages 1 - 19) were confirmed as a
full and accurate record of proceedings on <Insert confirmation date
…>.
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General
Manager Mayor
/ Chairperson
