Banyule City Council Minutes 4 August 2014

These Minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 18 August 2014 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Council Chambers, Service Centre

275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

4 August 2014 commencing at 7.45pm

MINUTES

THE MAYOR’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE WURUNDJERI PEOPLE ......................... 3

PRESENT .............................................................................................................................. 3

APOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................... 3

LEAVE OF ABSENCE ........................................................................................................... 3

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ............................................................................................. 3

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ............................................................................................. 3

PRESENTATION ................................................................................................................... 3

1. PETITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Proposed Lease of Chelsworth Park to Ivanhoe Grammar School .......................... 4 4.2 Public Notice advertising period of the proposed Lease of Part of Chelsworth

Park to Ivanhoe Grammar School ........................................................................... 5

2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT ...................................... 7

2.1 St Helena Secondary College - Sports Precinct Masterplan .................................... 7

3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ......................................................... 8

Nil

4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ................................ 8

4.1 Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg - Paid Parking Meter Fees ............................. 8 4.3 Proposed Apartment Building at 20 Morwell Avenue, Watsonia .............................. 9 4.4 Development Planning Activities Report 2013/2014 .............................................. 10

5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE ................... 10

Nil

6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY .................................................. 11

6.1 Engineering Services Activities Report 2014 ......................................................... 11 6.2 Assembly of Councillors ........................................................................................ 11 6.3 Review and Update of Delegations ....................................................................... 14 6.4 Councillor Report on Conferences Attendance ..................................................... 15 6.5 Proposed MAV WorkCare Insurance Scheme ...................................................... 15

MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 4 AUGUST 2014

2 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 18 August 2014

7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 16

Nil

8. NOTICES OF MOTION .................................................................................................. 16

8.1 Victorian Local Government Association (VLGA) Forward Action Plan ................. 16 8.2 Heidelberg Stars Soccer Club ............................................................................... 16 8.3 Netball Courts at Seddon Reserve ........................................................................ 17

9. GENERAL BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 17

9.1 Main Street Awards ............................................................................................... 17 9.2 John Harrison - 50 Years of Service in the Community ......................................... 17 9.3 Iftar Event ............................................................................................................. 18 9.4 Official Launch of Almanac ................................................................................... 18

10. URGENT BUSINESS ..................................................................................................... 18

CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ......................................................................... 18


These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 18 August 2014 3

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM

Resolution That the Public Forum be extended until 7.55pm Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED The Meeting opened at 7.58pm.

The Mayor’s Acknowledgement of the Wurundjeri People

The Mayor read an acknowledgement of the traditional land owners, the Wurundjeri people.

Present

Mayor Cr Craig Langdon, Cr Steven Briffa, Cr Wayne Phillips, Cr Mark Di Pasquale, Cr Rick Garotti, Cr Tom Melican.

Apologies

Nil

Leave of Absence

Cr Jenny Mulholland

Confirmation of Minutes

That the following Minutes be confirmed: Ordinary Meeting of Council held 21 July 2014

Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED

Disclosure of Interests

Nil

Presentation

Craig Langdon & Steven Briffa presented Mr Charlie Harris with a Mayoral Recognition certificate in honour of his 90th Birthday which was celebrated last Friday, on this day, the 4th August 2014 which marks 100 years since the First World War was declared. Mr Harris, a war veteran from WWII previously worked for the Shire of Eltham.



PROCEDURAL MOTION

Resolution That the items 1.1 and 4.2 be considered concurrently and as the first items of business. Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED

1. PETITIONS

1.1 PROPOSED LEASE OF CHELSWORTH PARK TO IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Mr David Jaffee, Ms Robyn Roberts, Mr Greg Stanfield, Mrs Sue Yates and Mr Mark Dixon spoke on the item. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A petition with 30 signatures has been received from residents of Banyule regarding the proposed lease between Banyule City Council and Ivanhoe Grammar School (IGS) for Chelsworth Park. The petition prayer is as follows: “We the undersigned residents of Banyule, request Banyule City Council, through its community programs and parks and recreation staff, to:- Limit any potential lease of Chelsworth Park to Ivanhoe Grammar School with;

1. A maximum lease/rental duration of 5 years, with a maximum renewable period of 5 years with such renewal subject to public review of community requirements for space and access to Chelsworth Park and to compliance of the tenant with the full terms and conditions of the pervious lease/rental agreement.

2. Terms of any lease/rental agreement to be established at a commercial market rate, with annual adjustment for CPI, in recognition of the value of this community asset.

3. Lease/Rental Agreement time to be for specified school hours only and other bookings (after school/weekends) to be assessed by Council staff against other requests from other users annually with priority to local clubs and residents.

4. Payments by IGS through ‘in kind’ services for lease or access to Chelsworth Park to be considered by Council but formally valued and publically recorded.

5. Other municipal sports fields in Banyule offered to IGS and other schools in the municipality, outside required for community access, on the same basis- including potential new basketball stadiums at Banksia St and Macleod.

6. IGS to demonstrate that it uses the times allocated in the lease or rental agreement efficiently and does not exclude other users by overbooking.



1.1 PROPOSED LEASE OF CHELSWORTH PARK TO IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

cont’d 7. Hard court tennis facilities to be maintained by Council and kept open to the

public when IGS bookings don’t apply.”

Resolution (CO2014/238)

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the petition.

2. Considers the petition as a submission in relation to the proposed lease of Chelsworth Park to Ivanhoe Grammar School

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED 4.2 PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISING PERIOD OF THE PROPOSED LEASE OF PART

OF CHELSWORTH PARK TO IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Mr David Jaffee, Ms Robyn Roberts, Mr Greg Stanfield, Mrs Sue Yates and Mr Mark Dixon spoke on the item. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Following the resolution of Council in July 2012 Council Officers have been negotiating a lease proposal with Ivanhoe Grammar School in respect of the Council-owned land, tennis courts and improvements known as Chelsworth Park located at 18-28 Irvine Road, Ivanhoe. The proposed lease has been prepared and delivers a negotiated position which significantly provides good value for the Banyule Community and existing tenants of Chelsworth Park and improves the financial position for Council. The proposed lease has been developed taking into consideration key issues that have been raised during the community consultation process to date. The proposed lease also establishes a thorough lease management and reporting structure between Council and Ivanhoe Grammar School. A further Frequently Asked Question document will be distributed during the public notice period outlining the key issues within the proposed lease and informing the community how they can engage in the process during the public notice period. Council Officers seek authorisation to give public notice of Council’s intention to enter into a proposed lease with Ivanhoe Grammar School. The giving of public notice provides the opportunity for members of the public to make a written submission in relation to the lease. Council is obliged, under section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, to hear and give consideration to any submissions received in relation to the proposed lease at a future meeting of the Council.



4.2 PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISING PERIOD OF THE PROPOSED LEASE OF PART OF CHELSWORTH PARK TO IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL cont’d


That Council: 1. Authorise the giving of public notice, pursuant to section 190 of the Local Government

Act 1989, of its intention to enter into a 20 year lease with Ivanhoe Grammar School in respect of the Council-owned land, tennis courts and improvements known as Chelsworth Park located at 18-28 Irvine Road, Ivanhoe.

2. Consider any submissions received in accordance with section 223 of the Local

Government Act 1989 at a future meeting of the Council. 3. Resolves, that in the event that no submissions are received, to grant the lease to the

Ivanhoe Grammar School in respect of the Council-owned land, tennis courts and other improvements known as Chelsworth Park and located at 18-28 Irvine Road, Ivanhoe, for the term of 20 years commencing on 3 November 2014.

4. That the necessary documentation to ratify the lease be signed and sealed at the

appropriate time.

Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED



2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT

2.1 ST HELENA SECONDARY COLLEGE - SPORTS PRECINCT MASTERPLAN

Mr Roger Fyfe spoke on the item EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 21 July 2014, Council resolved the following: “That officers prepare a report for Council’s consideration at the next meeting of Council on the proposed contribution of $4,000 towards funding the development of the Master Plan of the community/school sporting precinct at the St Helena Secondary College. Such report to consider the merits of the proposal and the funding contribution. Council has been invited to participate on a Project Committee to explore the possibility of developing a sporting precinct on the school grounds at St Helena College for community and school use. Although St Helena and Glen Katherine are located in the Banyule municipality, students are drawn equally from Nillumbik and Banyule. The Schools are seeking financial assistance from the Shire of Nillumbik, Banyule City Council and other potential project partners to assist with the development of the Master plan which has a total cost of approximately $20,000. Whilst it is acknowledged that this is a long term proposition, the outcomes of this project has the potential to increase school/community partnerships and facilitate community use of facilities outside of school hours which will assist in our provision of sporting facilities for local sporting groups. In this area of Banyule there are high levels of participation (particularly in junior sports) and unmet demand for soccer and netball facilities. Key facilities that will be further investigated within the proposed sporting precinct will include a synthetic soccer facility and outdoor netball courts to accommodate training and competition. Given the geographic location of the St Helena Secondary College and Glen Katherine Primary School (within Banyule’s municipal boundary) it is important that Banyule City Council support the preparation of the Master Plan and be a key stakeholder in its development to ensure that outcomes deliver on community need. Officers are recommending Council contribute $4,000 and in-kind staff resources towards the development of the Master Plan.


That Council: 1. Contribute $4,000 and in-kind staff resources for the development of the Master Plan

for a community/school sporting precinct at the St Helena Secondary College. 2. Receive a further report to consider the outcomes of the Master Plan.

Moved: Cr Wayne Phillips Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED



3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Nil

4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

4.1 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD, HEIDELBERG - PAID PARKING METER FEES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The paid parking area on the East side of Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg (Montgomery Street to Darebin Street), is underutilised. The low use of the parking area could be attributed to a combination of the parking fee structure and the availability of alternative parking options in the area. It is recommended that consultation be undertaken into the installation of two hour parking restrictions on the east side of Upper Heidelberg Road, (Brown Street to Montgomery Street and Darebin Street to Bolden Street), where parking is unrestricted after 9am and the fee structure for the existing paid parking between Montgomery Street and Darebin Street be reviewed as part of the Upper Heidelberg Road parking meter replacement project in the 2014/15 Capital Works Program.


That Council:

1. Consult with the residents of Upper Heidelberg Road between Brown Street and Bolden Street, seek feedback on the proposed installation of 2-hour parking restrictions (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm), on the east side of Upper Heidelberg Road between Brown Street and Bolden Street.

2. Review the parking fee and payment structure of the paid parking system on Upper

Heidelberg Road as part of the delivery of the parking meter replacement project.

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED



4.3 PROPOSED APARTMENT BUILDING AT 20 MORWELL AVENUE, WATSONIA

Mr James Haim and Mr Kevin Biaggini spoke on the item. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposal seeks to construct a three storey apartment building, with an additional basement car park. The building presents as three storeys at the front facing the street and steps down to double storey height at the rear. The building would accommodate a total of 18 apartments, comprising eight one bedroom and ten two bedroom apartments. A total of 20 on site car parking spaces are proposed within a basement level, including two visitor spaces. This requires a waiver of one visitor parking space. The application is being reported to Council as the building scale and typology is different to the current surrounding character. Council could consider that the site is appropriately located for this type of development which, subject to some modifications, would be consistent with Council’s Residential Areas Framework which seeks to promote housing change and support this form of development in this area. Alternatively, should Council consider that the existing Neighbourhood Character for this area be given primary weight and preserved, then the proposal may be deemed inappropriate and the application refused.


That: 1. The item be deferred 2. A meeting be arranged between appropriate officers, interested Councillors and the

applicant to discuss an appropriate reduced number of apartments and reduced height for the development and;

3. The matter be considered at a future Council meeting Moved: Cr Wayne Phillips Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED

Cr Rick Garotti left the Chamber at 9.13pm, and returned at 9.14pm.



4.4 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES REPORT 2013/2014

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report presents and provides commentary on the 13/14 financial year activities of Development Planning including applications received and determined, backlog, processing timeframes, planning investigations and infringements and planning appeals. The report will also present the results of and provide commentary in relation to a customer service survey recently carried out. Key highlights from 13/14 financial year include:

The number of applications being determined is steady however, there has been a considerable increase in the number of applications being lodged which is attributed to the new residential zones.

There has been a 52% increase in multi dwelling applications lodged with Council.

Processing the backlog of planning applications will be a key challenge for Development Planning in the coming financial year.

71% of planning applications were processed within 60 statutory days in line with the corporate KPI of 70%.

The degree of complexity in assessing multi dwelling applications for 3 or more dwellings has increased with Council’s expectations around Environmentally Sustainable and Livable design.

The number of appeals received has halved compared with the 11/12 financial year.

The number of refusals affirmed by the Tribunal has doubled compared with the 12/13 financial year.

A Customer Service Satisfaction carried out by Development Planning indicates that satisfaction is marginally higher (61%) than the 2014 Local Government Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) results (56%).


That Council notes the Development Planning Activities report.

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED

5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE

Nil



6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY

6.1 ENGINEERING SERVICES ACTIVITIES REPORT 2014

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Engineering Services Unit of the City Development Directorate provides a wide range of Council services and has seen a significant increase in work requests over previous years and a changeover of strategic staffing. The purpose of the report is to give an update of the achievements in 2013/14 including: providing responses to over 3,600 Councillor and customer requests; responded to 361 planning referrals; preparing 32 Council reports; delivering $740,000 capital works projects; and developing three major policy documents.

Cr Wayne Phillips left the Chamber at 9.23pm.


That Council notes the Engineering Services update report.

Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED 6.2 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Under the Local Government Act 1989 an Assembly of Councillors is defined as: A meeting of an advisory committee of the Council, if at least one Councillor is present or; A planned or scheduled meeting of at least half of the Councillors and one member of Council staff which considers matters that are intended or likely to be- a) the subject of a decision of the Council or; b) subject to the exercise of a function, duty or power of the Council that has been delegated to a person or committee.

In accordance with Section 80A of the Local Government Act 1989 Council is required to report as soon as possible to an Ordinary Meeting of Council a record of any assemblies of Councillors held. Below is the latest listing of notified assemblies of Councillors held at Banyule City Council.

RECORD OF ASSEMBLIES

1 Date of Assembly: 14 July 2014

Type of Meeting: Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: Banyule Co-Housing

Councillors Present: Steven Briffa Mark Di Pasquale Rick Garotti Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland Wayne Phillips



6.2 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d Staff Present: Simon McMillan – Chief Executive Officer

Allison Beckwith - Director Community Programs Daniel Kollmorgen - Manager Strategic Economic Development

Others Present: Ian Walker Jo Towler Heather Smith

Conflict of Interest: Nil



Matters Considered: Items on the Council Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of 21 July 2014 (excluding confidential items) as listed below:

1.1 Laane Avenue, Rosanna - Request for Traffic Management

1.2 Ivanhoe Civic Precinct Master Plan Petition 2.1 Review of Council's Domestic Animal

Management (DAM) Plan 2012-2016 2.2 Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk: Sunday, 28

September 2014 2.3 Support for Banyule’s Local Community Groups

and Organisations 3.1 Consideration of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels

at NETS Stadium Macleod 4.1 Bungay Street, Watsonia - Traffic Investigation 4.2 Paid Parking - Mount Street, Heidelberg 4.3 Panel Report - Banyule Planning Scheme

Amendment C9 4.4 Notice of intention to sell land: 229 Banksia

Street, Ivanhoe (former Bellfield Primary School site)

4.5 22 Station Road, Rosanna 4.6 Watsonia Motor Show: Saturday, 8 November

2014 4.7 Approval of New Residential Zones for the

Banyule Planning Scheme 5.1 Multicultural Advisory Committee - Appointment

of Additional Members 5.2 Community Development Grants Proposal 6.1 Assembly of Councillors 6.2 Procurement Policy 8.1 St Helena Secondary College - Sports Precinct

Masterplan

Councillors Present: Mark Di Pasquale Rick Garotti Craig Langdon Tom Melican Wayne Phillips



6.2 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d Staff Present: Simon McMillan – Chief Executive Officer

Allison Beckwith - Community Programs Scott Walker – Director City Development Geoff Glynn – Director Assets and City Services Keith Yeo - Director Corporate Services Gina Burden – Manager Governance, Information & Laws Daniel Kollmorgen - Acting Manager Strategic Economic Development Emily Outlaw - Governance Liaison Officer Joel Elbourne – Acting Manager Development Services

Others Present: Nil




Matters Considered: 1. Vic Roads Update

2. Asset Development Program

3. Burgundy Hill Development Site

Councillors Present: Steven Briffa Craig Langdon Tom Melican Wayne Phillips

Staff Present: Simon McMillan – Chief Executive Officer Scott Walker – Director City Development Geoff Glynn – Director Assets and City Services Joel Elbourne – Acting Manager Development Services Sanjev Sivananthanayagam – Transport Engineer Tim Partridge – Team Leader Transport David Bailey – Coordinator Engineering Services Arun Chopra – Manager Major Projects and Infrastructure Nick Helliwell – Development Planner

Others Present: Patricia Liew - VicRoads (Item 1 only) Nick Fisher – VicRoads (Item 1 only) Ian Mann (Item 2 only) Martin Hall (Item 3 only) Giovanni Gatini (Item 3 only) Chris Godsell (Item 3 only)



That the Assembly of Councillors report be received.

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED



6.3 REVIEW AND UPDATE OF DELEGATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Local Government Act 1989 (LGA) allows Councils to delegate to council staff certain powers by instrument of delegation. There are numerous statutes which confer a responsibility on Councils to take action or determine matters, it is not practical for the Council and the Chief Executive Officer alone to exercise the many statutory powers bestowed on the Council. A delegation of a Council power enables a member of Council staff to act on behalf of Council and allows for the effective day to day functioning of Council. A delegated decision, once made, is for all legal purposes a decision of the Council. For delegations to remain current, they are reviewed generally once to twice a year based on advice from Council’s solicitors (Maddocks) who provide updates throughout the year. The following delegations are being reviewed: the delegation to the Chief Executive Officer and the following Acts and associated regulations: Domestic Animals, Environment Protection, Food, Planning, Residential Tenancies and Road Management. In undertaking this review, a range of general and minor matters raised by Maddocks have been addressed and incorporated into the revised Instruments of Delegation, proposed for adoption by Council.


In the exercise of the powers conferred by section 98(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) and the other legislation referred to in the attached instrument of delegation, Council resolves that - 1. There be delegated to the members of Council staff holding, acting in or performing the

duties of the offices or positions referred to in the attached Instrument of Delegations, the powers set out in that instrument, subject to the conditions and limitations specified in that Instrument.

2. The instrument comes into force immediately the common seal of Council is affixed to the instrument.

3. On the coming into force of the instruments all previous delegations to members of

Council staff are revoked. 4. The powers set out in the instruments must be executed, in accordance with any

guidelines or policies of Council that it may from time to time adopt.

Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED



6.4 COUNCILLOR REPORT ON CONFERENCES ATTENDANCE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

To assist Councillors in undertaking their role, Councillors are encouraged to attend relevant conferences and training opportunities. Council’s Resource, Expense and Entitlements Policy provides guidance for Councillors in determining whether the conference/training supports the role of a Councillor. The Policy requires Councillors that attend interstate conferences to submit a report to Council. It is important for Councillors to have access to, and to attend, conferences and training to develop their skills and ability to represent and engage with their constituents. It also helps Councillors strengthen their leadership skills in developing solutions to the pressing social and cultural, environmental and economic challenges faced by communities everywhere. This report has been prepared to provide feedback from the Councillors who attended the ALGA National General Assembly of Local Government 2014 held in Canberra, and the 2014 National Community Safety & Security Conference held in Sydney.

Cr Wayne Phillips returned to the Chamber at 9.27pm.


That the Councillor Report on Attendance at Conference/Visit Requiring Interstate or

Overseas Travel regarding the 2014 National Community Safety & Security Conference and

ALGA National General Assembly of Local Government 2014 be noted.

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED 6.5 PROPOSED MAV WORKCARE INSURANCE SCHEME

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) have provided all Victorian Councils with an invitation to express interest in, and commitment to, establishing a Local Government WorkCover Scheme, to be known as MAV WorkCare. MAV have requested that interested parties invest $5,000 by 8 August 2014, as a commitment to proceed with the proposal. This is a contribution towards the licence application/up-front establishment costs. MAV require a commitment from at least 50 Councils for the proposal to proceed. This report requests a response from Council to respond to this invitation.


That the item be deferred to a future meeting. Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED



7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS

Nil

8. NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1 VICTORIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (VLGA) FORWARD ACTION

PLAN

Cr Rick Garotti submitted a Notice of Motion.


That Council: 1. Notes that the Victorian Local Government Association (VLGA) is developing a

Forward Action Plan to guide their future strategic direction. 2. Provides a submission on the Forward Action Plan that encourages the VLGA to

engage with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) about the plan to manage any overlap in strategic priorities and to use the plan as an opportunity to enhance its focus on Councillor training, support and advocacy while potentially reducing its focus on other areas covered by the MAV.

3. Forward a copy of the submission to the other Council members of the VLGA.

Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED 8.2 HEIDELBERG STARS SOCCER CLUB

Cr Craig Langdon submitted a Notice of Motion Resolution (CO2014/250)

That a report be presented to Council to consider options to support the Heidelberg Stars Soccer Club in their endeavours to provide training equipment, safety equipment and canteen equipment.

Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED



8.3 NETBALL COURTS AT SEDDON RESERVE

Ms Tracey Cox and Mr Roger Fyfe spoke on the item. Cr Craig Langdon submitted a Notice of Motion


That a report be prepared and reported back to Council regarding the proposal of two netball courts without lights on the Southern end of Seddon Reserve including the budget implications of the proposal.

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

9. GENERAL BUSINESS

9.1 MAIN STREET AWARDS

Cr Craig Langdon noted that last Thursday he & Cr Tom Melican attended the Main Street Awards night and congratulated the Ivanhoe Traders Association for winning the 2014 Main Street Australia award, under the Partnerships Category, for the 2013 Wellness Walk between the Ivanhoe Traders Association and Austin Health. Cr Langdon mentioned that many Banyule Shopping Centres, Traders Associations, Centre Managers were nominated for various awards, including the Watsonia Montmorency, East Ivanhoe and the Bell Street Mall Shopping Centre. Cr Langdon further congratulated the Ivanhoe Traders Association noting the award was a testament to the hard work and vision between the Ivanhoe Traders Association, Austin Health and the Banyule Council. 9.2 JOHN HARRISON - 50 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY

Cr Craig Langdon acknowledged the retirement of John Harrison on 29 July 2014 and congratulated him for outstanding service over the past 50 years. Council staff (both current and past) and Councillors, celebrated a half century of exemplary service to the community with John and his family. Cr Langdon noted that across Council, John will be greatly missed because he is a man whose dedication and positive spirit has made an impact on all those around him. Cr Langdon noted that he was honoured to be Mayor and be present at John’s farewell.



9.3 IFTAR EVENT

Cr Rick Garotti acknowledged that along with Cr Craig Langdon, he attended an Iftar dinner event on Saturday 2 August sponsored by the Deep Ocean organisation and the Bell Street Mall Traders Association at the Bell Street Mall. Cr Garotti noted it was a great event enjoyed by many and congratulated those involved in organising the event. 9.4 OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF ALMANAC

Cr Steven Briffa noted that he and Cr Craig Langdon attended the official opening of Banyule’s Gardiner’s Almanac on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 at Busybird Gallery in Montmorency.

10. URGENT BUSINESS

Nil Closure of Meeting to the Public

That in accordance with Section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989, Council close the Meeting to members of the public and adjourn for five minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber prior to considering confidential item 11.1. Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED The Meeting was adjourned at 9.55pm. The Meeting was closed to the public at 10.00pm.

DATED:........................... DAY OF ........................... 2014

............................................. MAYOR

Documents

Banyule City Council Minutes 4 August 2014