Download pdf - Banyule City Council 1 September 2014 Minutes

These Minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 15 September 2014 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Council Chambers, Service Centre

275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

1 September 2014 commencing at 8.00pm

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

PRESENTATIONS ................................................................................................................. 3

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

Nil

2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT ...................................... 4

2.1 Municipal Emergency Management Plan Endorsement .......................................... 4 2.2 Order of Australia Honours - Banyule Recipients .................................................... 5 4.2 Proposed Multi-dwelling development at 47 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna ............. 6

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

3.1 Environmental Communications .............................................................................. 8

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

4.1 Enforcement of Illegal Dumping of Rubbish in Public Places .................................. 8 4.3 Education site opportunity advocacy progress and school sites

redevelopment project update ................................................................................. 9

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

5.1 Disability Action Plan ............................................................................................ 10

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

6.1 State and Federal Funding Cost Shifting 2014 Update ......................................... 11 6.2 27A Cherry Street, Macleod - Proposed Sale of Land ........................................... 12 6.3 Assembly of Councillors ........................................................................................ 13 6.4 Audit Committee Charter....................................................................................... 16

MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 1 SEPTEMBER 2014

2 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 15 September 2014

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

7.1 Sealing of Documents ........................................................................................... 16

8. NOTICES OF MOTION .................................................................................................. 17

8.1 Willa Avenue, Viewbank - Flooding issues and potential for survey regarding drainage scheme in the area ................................................................................. 17

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

9.1 Event Attendance ................................................................................................. 17 9.2 Congratulations to Staff of Banyule ....................................................................... 17 9.3 Australia Post and Council Staff Digidecl .............................................................. 18 9.4 Olympia Housing Initiative Anniversary ................................................................. 18 9.5 Olympic Village Hub and Preschool ...................................................................... 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 15 September 2014 3

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM

Resolution That the Public Forum be extended until 8.00pm. Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED The Meeting opened at 8.02pm.

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 Tom Melican, Cr Jenny Mulholland.

Apologies

Cr Rick Garotti,

Leave of Absence

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

That the following Minutes be confirmed: Ordinary Meeting of Council held 18 August 2014

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED

Disclosure of Interests

Nil

Presentations

A presentation was made at item 2.1 Municipal Emergency Management Plan Endorsement of Council’s Certificate of Audit by the Victorian State Emergency Service (SES). A presentation was made at item 2.2 Order of Australia Honours - Banyule Recipients of Congratulation certificates to the recipients of this year’s awards by the Mayor.



1. PETITIONS

Nil

2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT

2.1 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ENDORSEMENT

A presentation was made by Mr Allan Barnard of the Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) of Council’s Certificate of Audit. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Banyule Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMPlan) which addresses the prevention of, response to, provision of relief services and the recovery from emergencies affecting the municipality’s community, has been fully reviewed and audited by the Victoria State Emergency Service. The MEMPlan (Amendment No. 17) has been adopted by the Banyule Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) and now requires Council endorsement.

Resolution (CO2014/275)

That Council: 1. Endorse the Banyule Municipal Emergency Management Plan.

2. Congratulate Council and agency staff for again achieving a Best Practice audit result. 3. Acknowledge the ongoing work undertaken by the Banyule Municipal Emergency

Management Planning Committee and Council and agency staff in helping to prepare the municipality for emergency events.

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



2.2 ORDER OF AUSTRALIA HONOURS - BANYULE RECIPIENTS

Mr Max Chester OAM (and former Councillor), addressed Council and provided an overview of the Order of Australia Day Honours. A presentation was made by the Mayor of Congratulation certificates to this year’s Order of Australia Honours recipients Mrs Margaret Andrews, Mr Ronald Barker, Mr Robert Elworthy, Prof. John Isaac and Mr David Woods (Mrs Wendy Drowley was an apology). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Order of Australia recognises those who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. These awards and appointments are publicly announced on Australia Day (26 January) and the Queen’s Birthday public holiday (June). The Council for the Order of Australia is an independent body that considers nominations for appointments and awards in the General Division of the Order. In this year’s Orders, several Banyule residents were honoured. The Mayor, on behalf of Council, will present Congratulation certificates to the recipients of the awards, in recognition of their contribution.


That Council congratulate the Banyule recipients of the Order of Australia honours. Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED ADJOURNMENT

Resolution That the Meeting be adjourned for 5 minutes, to allow the gallery to congratulate the Banyule recipients of the Order of Australia honours Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED

The Meeting was adjourned at 8.23pm, and resumed at 8.28pm.

PROCEDURAL MOTION

Resolution That the Order of Business be amended so that item 4.2 be considered next prior to proceeding with the Agenda as listed. Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED

http://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/COA%20Members%20-%20July2014.pdf



4.2 PROPOSED MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENT AT 47 LOWER PLENTY ROAD,

ROSANNA

Mr David Bayley, Mr Kevin Biaggini, Ms Josie Martino, Mr John Greenland, Mr Riki Tarau and Mrs Sharon Karasmanis spoke on the item EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proposal is for the construction of an apartment development comprising of 18 dwellings in what presents as three distinct built forms. Planning approval is also required for the proposed modifications to access to a main road and for tree removal. The proposal is considered to achieve an appropriate balance between the need to provide an increase in residential density near activity centres whilst maintaining and enhancing the character of the area in which it is located. The amenity of surrounding properties is also appropriately maintained. The proposal incorporates a greater number of dwellings than that previously proposed for the site, however the apartment style of construction ensures that greater areas are provided for landscaping throughout the site, with significantly larger setbacks from both side and rear boundaries now proposed. It is recommended that the application be approved.

Motion That the item be deferred to a future meeting to allow discussion with the applicant regarding an amended proposal. Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland Foreshadowed Alternate Motion Councillor Steven Briffa foreshadowed an alternate motion, seconded by Cr Mark Di Pasquale: That Council having complied with Section 52, 58, 60, 61 and 62 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, resolves that a Refusal to Grant a Planning Permit be issued in respect of Application No. P494/2013 for a multi-dwelling development (18 dwellings), associated vegetation removal and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1 at 47 Lower Plenty Road ROSANNA on the following grounds: Strategic context 1. The site is not considered appropriate for the scale and density of development

proposed and is contrary to the Residential Areas Framework at Clause 21.06-2 of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

Siting, design and neighbouring residential amenity 2. The siting and design of the proposed development will have an overbearing physical

impact upon neighbouring properties and will have an adverse impact upon local residential amenity contrary to Clauses 15.01-1 – Urban Design and 21.04-1 – Housing of the Banyule Planning Scheme.



4.2 PROPOSED MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENT AT 47 LOWER PLENTY ROAD,

ROSANNA cont’d

Mass, bulk, scale and neighbourhood character

3. The mass, bulk and scale of the built form of the proposal is contrary to both the existing and preferred character of the neighbourhood and would erode the spacious and well landscaped character and have an adverse visual impact on the streetscape contrary to Clauses 15.01-1 – Urban Design, 21.04-1 – Housing, 22.02 - Residential Neighbourhood Character Policy and the Neighbourhood Character and Design Detail objectives of Clause 55 (ResCode) of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

Internal residential amenity 4. The proposal incorporates a lack of an appropriate sense of address to Dwellings 11

and 12 and Dwellings 14-18, with an associated lack of accessibility and safety to those accessing the dwellings by foot from Lower Plenty Road, contrary to the provisions of Clause 22.03 - Safer Design Policy and the Safety and Dwelling Entry Objectives of Clause 55 (ResCode) of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

5. The proposed development would provide an inadequate level of internal residential amenity by reason of poor solar access to habitable rooms, overshadowing if private open space and extensive reliance upon screening of windows to minimise overlooking contrary to the Energy Efficiency, Solar Access to Open Space and Daylight to New Windows objectives of Clause 55 (ResCode) of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

General ResCode non compliance 6. The proposal fails to achieve an adequate level of energy efficiency, particularly with

respect to Dwellings 4. 5, 8, 12 and 16, contrary to the Energy Efficiency Objectives of Clause 55 (ResCode) of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

7. The siting and design of Dwellings 4, 5 and 12 allows for insufficient daylight access to the dwellings, contrary to the Daylight to New Windows objective of Clause 55 (ResCode) of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

8. Inadequate solar access is provided to the secluded private open space of Dwellings 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 and 16 contrary to the Solar Access to Open Space objective of Clause 55 (ResCode) of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

Resolution (CO2014/277) The former motion became the substantive motion and was put. That the item be deferred to a future meeting to allow discussion with the applicant regarding an amended proposal. Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED

Cr Tom Melican left the Chamber at 9.31pm.



3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A range of publications have been produced to encourage environmental stewardship within the community and to highlight Council’s environmental sustainability work. Recent publications are highlighted in this report to raise awareness of these publications with Council and the community. This is intended to deepen the engagement between Council and the community on the strategic objective of Planet – Environmental Sustainability.


That Council continues to support environmental stewardship activities to deepen the engagement between Council and the community in this important area.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED

Cr Tom Melican returned to the Chamber at 9.35pm.

4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

4.1 ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL DUMPING OF RUBBISH IN PUBLIC PLACES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Illegal rubbish dumping is not a problem isolated to Banyule. The cost and amenity issue it presents is something that all councils have to grapple with. This report investigates the current processes in place to deal with this costly problem and in particular recommends the expansion of the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance cameras for use in the enforcement strategy against illegal dumping. The report considers the need for, and adoption of, a policy on the use of CCTV cameras in public places, which the Victorian Ombudsman has recommended Councils adopt if they are to use these cameras for public purposes. Also discussed and considered are the various enforcement options including:

CCTV mobile cameras in hot spot areas

Prosecution of offenders

Working in partnership with DHS

Installation of signage

Media /education campaigns

Collection of dumped rubbish There is no quick fix or a single measure which will resolve the unfortunate problem of illegal rubbish dumping, however, Council will be in a better position to control how waste is deposited and removed if it sends a strong message to the community that it will not tolerate illegal dumping, by actively prosecuting offenders.



4.1 ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL DUMPING OF RUBBISH IN PUBLIC PLACES cont’d Resolution (CO2014/279)

That: 1. Council endorse the trialling of moveable surveillance cameras for the purpose of

enforcing illegal rubbish dumping in hot spot areas;

2. A further report be presented to Council in 6 months advising of the outcome of the trial;

3. Council endorse and adopt the attached Banyule CCTV Interim Policy; 4. Council undertakes an education / media campaign informing residents of the new

approach to litter enforcement in the municipality; and 5. Council continue to provide a responsive service for collecting booked hard waste and

dumped rubbish within Banyule. 6. A further report be presented to Council on the maximum level of fines that can apply

for illegal dumping whether it be through State legislation or Council local laws. Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED 4.3 EDUCATION SITE OPPORTUNITY ADVOCACY PROGRESS AND SCHOOL SITES

REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report provides an update in relation to the education site opportunity at part of the former Banksia Secondary College site located at 230 Banksia Street, Bellfield. Further correspondence from Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) on behalf of the Minister for Education was received on 1 August 2014 advising that DEECD demographic forecasting indicates sufficient capacity surrounding the former Banksia Street school site. It is recommended that Council continue to work with the DEECD and the Metropolitan Planning Authority (MPA) and advocate on behalf of the community on the need for school options in the local area. An overall update on the status and progress of the other former school sites is also provided.


That Council: 1. Reconfirms its position that the land known as crown allotment 2081 will remain

available for a new educational facility until the state election on 29 November 2014.



4.3 EDUCATION SITE OPPORTUNITY ADVOCACY PROGRESS AND SCHOOL SITES

REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE cont’d 2. Continues to work with Darebin Council and the Metropolitan Planning Authority on

community infrastructure capacity and the planning framework for the LaTrobe Employment Cluster including future educational needs in the area.

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

Cr Mark Di Pasquale left the Chamber at 9.44pm.

5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE

5.1 DISABILITY ACTION PLAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Banyule Disability Action Plan (DAP) 2009-2013 has expired and a review of its implementation has been undertaken. It was found that staff within Council’s various service areas generally had a strong appreciation of their need to comply with disability standards, with 92% of the actions being actively implemented or completed. To meet Council’s obligation to the Victorian Disability Act (2006) an interim DAP 2014/15 has been developed for Council adoption. This is only an interim DAP whilst a longer term plan is developed in partnership with local organisations and the community.


That Council: 1. Adopt and implement the Disability Action Plan (Interim) 2014/15. 2. Develop the Disability Action Plan 2015-2017 for Council’s consideration in June 2015

and to include consideration of the re-establishment of a Disability Reference Group.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

Cr Mark Di Pasquale returned to the Chamber at 9.45pm.



6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY

6.1 STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING COST SHIFTING 2014 UPDATE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report is in response to a notice of motion and Council resolution C02013/82 and highlights areas where Council services face financial pressure due to changes in legislation, funding shortfalls and changes in community demand. Cost pressures inevitably require increased revenue or reduction in expenditure or a combination of both.

The report provides a broader explanation as to some of the cost pressures not normally understood by the community that Council faces and Council’s position with regards to specific services, including:

Home and Community Care Services

Health Services – Immunisations, rooming houses, food safety, public health and maternal & child health

Child Care

Library Services

Energy Efficient Streetlight upgrades and State Government funding support

Fire Services Levy

Waste Disposal Funding from the State and Federal departments must be restored to adequate levels across a range of services so that Council can continue to deliver them and meet its obligations to the community.

Cr Jenny Mulholland left the Chamber at 9.47pm, and returned at 9.50pm.


1. That Council continues to advocate to the State and Federal Government on behalf of residents to increase funding for these services where cost shifting has occurred, which include:

Home and Community Care Services

Health Services - Immunisations

Health Services – Rooming houses

Health Services – Food safety

Health Services – Public Health

Health Services – Maternal & child health

Child Care

Library Services

Energy Efficient Streetlight upgrades and State Government funding support

Fire Services Levy 2. That Council continue to work with other Local Governments and with the Municipal

Association of Victoria (MAV) to add greater pressure in advocating on this issue.




6.2 27A CHERRY STREET, MACLEOD - PROPOSED SALE OF LAND

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council is the owner of 62m2 of land, known as 27A Cherry Street, Macleod (the subject land). The subject land was ‘road’ and formed part of the right of way at the rear of both 27 Cherry and 29 Joynt Streets, Macleod. It is made up of two equal sized parcels, discontinued on 2 February 1972 by the former Heidelberg Council, and remaining unsold. A request to purchase the subject land has been received from the owner of 29 Joynt Street, Macleod. This report seeks direction as to whether the subject land is considered surplus to Council’s and the community’s needs and whether statutory procedures should be commenced in accordance with section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 to give public notice to sell the subject land to an abutting owner by private treaty.


That Council: 1. In accordance with sections 189 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act),

authorises the commencement of the statutory procedures to give public notice in the “Heidelberg Leader” on 10 September 2014 and invite written submission on Council’s intention to sell the Council-owned land known as 27A Cherry Street, Macleod (Land) to an abutting owner by private treaty.

2. Receive written submissions and hear submissions on the proposal, from persons who have made a written request to be heard in person or by a party representing them as specified in their submission and in accordance with the Act, at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 10 November 2014 beginning at 7.45pm to be held in the Council Chambers, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe.

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED



6.3 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: 13 August 2014

Type of Meeting: Banyule Environmental Advisory Committee (BEAC)

Matters Considered: - Council Budget including Solar Panels update - Chelsworth Park Lease update - Warringal Parklands to Banksia Park Bridge update - SHCP Awards- Judging Panel Member - Solar investment update - Environmental Sustainability Grants 2014 - Review BEAC Terms of Reference discussion - 100% Renewable Energy - Greensborough new Council offices

Councillors Present: Craig Langdon

Staff Present: Daniel Kollmorgen - Manager Strategic Economic Development John Milkins - Environmental Sustainability Co-ordinator Fleur Anderson - Environment Officer

Others Present: John D’Aloia Alan Leenaerts Johnathan Thom Matt Hall Kate Roberts Denise Fernando Maree Keenan Peter Castaldo

Conflict of Interest: Nil



6.3 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d


Type of Meeting: Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: Items on the Council Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of 18 August 2014 (excluding confidential items) as listed below:

1.1 Petition against planning application at 118 Locksley

Road, Eaglemont

4.1 Banyule Planning Scheme Amendment C93 - Consideration of Panel Recommendations

4.2 Review of planning controls for the Middle Yarra River corridor

4.3 Proposed residential subdivision and development at 108-130 and 132 Diamond Creek Road, St Helena

4.4 Additional Paid Parking Locations in Heidelberg

4.5 Lower Heidelberg Road / Yarra Street Intersection Alterations

4.6 Proposed apartment building at 20 Morwell Avenue,

Watsonia

5.1 Council Meeting Dates for 2015

5.2 Advocacy on Behalf of the Community - 1 January

2014-30 June 2014

Please note: The other items listed in the Council Agenda (items 6.1 to 8.6) were not discussed due to time constraints

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

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 Emily Outlaw - Governance Liaison Officer Nick Helliwell – Development Planner Chris Mullan – Development Planner David Bailey – Engineering Services Coordinator Jackie Bernoth – Acting Coordinator Development Planning Joel Elbourne – Acting Manager Development Services

Others Present: Nil




6.3 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d


Type of Meeting: Councillor Meeting with Municipal Association of Victoria

(MAV) Representative

Matters Considered: Library funding

15 hour kinder funding

Local Government (planning and reporting) Regulations

Governance and Conduct Bill

Local Government performance indicator and My Council website

State Local Government Agreement

Rate capping and financial assistance grants

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

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

Others Present: Rob Spence - CEO of MAV Cr Bill McArthur – President of MAV Alison Lyon – Deputy CEO and General Counsel of MAV



That the Assembly of Councillors report be received.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED



6.4 AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Council must establish an audit committee in accordance with section 139 of the Local Government Act 1989. It is an advisory committee of Council. The Audit Committee Charter outlines the role of the committee and terms of reference. The Audit Committee plays a vital role in reviewing Council’s governance arrangements and includes oversight responsibilities on financial reporting, compliance requirements, internal control systems and risk and fraud prevention management systems. The two-year appointment for one of the current Independent representatives, John Purcell, is due to conclude as at 30 September 2014. This report seeks to review the appointment term for John Purcell, Independent Representative, on Council’s Audit Committee. Resolution (CO2014/285)

1. That the Report be received. 2. John Purcell be re-appointed as an Independent Representative of the Audit

Committee with his new two-year term of appointment concluding 30 September 2016.


7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS

7.1 SEALING OF DOCUMENTS


That the Common Seal of the Banyule City Council be affixed to the following documents: 1. Parking Agreement between Banyule City Council, M.R.O Nominees Pty Ltd,

Woolworths Limited, Owners Corporation No 1 PS602283E, Owners Corporation No 2 PS602283E, and the Minister for Roads and Ports be requested to extend the provisions of the Road Safety Act 1986 to the publicly available car parking areas at 72-84 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED



8. NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1 WILLA AVENUE, VIEWBANK - FLOODING ISSUES AND POTENTIAL FOR SURVEY REGARDING DRAINAGE SCHEME IN THE AREA

Cr Steven Briffa submitted a Notice of Motion. Resolution (CO2014/287)

That Council survey the owners of properties between Nos. 10 and 26 Martins Lane, Viewbank (inclusive), with regard to participation in a special charge drainage scheme and report back at the appropriate time. Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

9. GENERAL BUSINESS

9.1 EVENT ATTENDANCE

Cr Jenny Mulholland, advised of some of the events she attended to over the past weekend:

Ivanhoe Park Croquet Club, Opening day (Friday)

Ivanhoe Bowls (Saturday)

Eaglemont Village Step into Spring Fair (Sunday), opened fair and thanked: - Eileen Delaney – President - Brian Roberts – Centre Coordinator - Maryanne Coffey – Marketing Coordinator

9.2 CONGRATULATIONS TO STAFF OF BANYULE

Cr Craig Langdon acknowledged the efforts in a short period of time of all those involved in the Backyard Blitz for Kate and Steve Johnson of Ivanhoe. The Operation Johnson project was held over two days to redo this worthy couples’ entire garden. It was a joint collaboration of parents of St Bernadette's and the Ivanhoe co-operative The project involved 100 volunteers and 450 plus hours of work. $50,000 worth of labour and materials were also donated/fundraised with support from various local businesses.



9.3 AUSTRALIA POST AND COUNCIL STAFF DIGIDECL

Cr Craig Langdon congratulated Australia Post, the State Government and Council staff for their development of digiDECL above the Australia Post Office in the Bell Street Mall. Cr Jenny Mulholland and Cr Tom Melican joined Cr Langdon along with the CEO, Director of Community Programs and various Council staff at the launch last Tuesday, 26 August 2014. DigiDECL is a business incubator. 9.4 OLYMPIA HOUSING INITIATIVE ANNIVERSARY

Last Tuesday, 26 August 2014, Cr Craig Langdon joined Minister Wendy Lovell at the 2nd Anniversary of the Olympia Housing Initiative. This great initiative is almost universally endorsed by everyone involved in the Heidelberg West Community. The purpose of the event was to thank the work of the Committee (Chaired by Michelle Penson) and Office of Housing Staff. As per a previous Notice of Motion, Council is awaiting the endorsement of the State Member for Ivanhoe and the State Opposition on this initiative. 9.5 OLYMPIC VILLAGE HUB AND PRESCHOOL

On Tuesday, 26 August 2014, Cr Craig Langdon joined Minister Wendy Lovell at the turning of the sod of the Olympic Village Hub and Preschool. The State Government allocated $1.34M and Council $750,000 to the project.

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 items 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3. Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED



The Meeting was adjourned at 10.13pm. The Meeting was closed to the public at 10.18pm

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

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