Download pdf - Banyule City Council 2 March 2015 Minutes

These Minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 23 March 2015 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Council Chambers, Service Centre

275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

2 March 2015 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 Car Parking in the Ivanhoe Shopping Area ............................................................. 4

2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT ...................................... 5

Nil

3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ......................................................... 5

Nil

4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ................................ 5

4.1 Consent to remove vegetation from 5 Whitelaw Court, Eaglemont .......................... 5

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

5.1 Diamond Valley Relay For Life 2015 ....................................................................... 5

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

6.1 Notice of Intention to Cause a General Valuation .................................................... 6 6.2 219 Southern Road, Heidelberg West - Proposed Sale of Land - Commence

Statutory Procedures .............................................................................................. 7 6.3 1 Stradbroke Avenue Heidelberg - Proposed Exchange of Land . ........................... 8 6.4 Assembly of Councillors .......................................................................................... 9 6.5 29 Alamein Road Heidelberg West - Proposed Sale of Land ................................ 13 6.6 Proposed Governance Local Law No.2 (2015) - Incorporating Meeting

Procedures Code .................................................................................................. 14

7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 15

Nil

MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 2 MARCH 2015

2 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 23 March 2015

8. NOTICES OF MOTION .................................................................................................. 15

8.1 Shared Services in Local Government .................................................................. 15 8.2 Council Committees .............................................................................................. 15 8.3 Capacity of the Hurstbridge Rail Line .................................................................... 16

9. GENERAL BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 16

9.1 Baptcare ............................................................................................................... 16 9.2 Recognition of former Heidelberg City Councillor, Michael Leighton. .................... 16 9.3 Chinese New Year in the Mall ............................................................................... 16 9.4 Open Day - Murundaka ......................................................................................... 17 9.5 Volunteer Ball & Other Events .............................................................................. 17

10. URGENT BUSINESS ..................................................................................................... 17

CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ......................................................................... 17

CLOSURE OF MEETING ..................................................................................................... 17


These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 23 March 2015 3

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM

(CO2015/36) Resolution That the Public Forum be extended until 7.55pm Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED The Meeting opened at 7.55pm.

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, Cr Jenny Mulholland.

Apologies

Nil

Leave of Absence

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

That the following Minutes be confirmed: Ordinary Meeting of Council held 16 February 2015

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

Disclosure of Interests

Nil

Presentation

Nil



1. PETITIONS

1.1 CAR PARKING IN THE IVANHOE SHOPPING AREA

Mr Ross Failla, Mr Roger Fyfe and Mr Kevin Biaggini spoke on the item. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A petition with 135 signatures has been received, requesting the reinstatement of all-day parking in the Ivanhoe Activity Centre. The petition prayer is as follows:

“We, the below named and signed, petition the Banyule City Council to reinstate the all day parking zones behind the Upper Heidelberg Road shopping strip as previously provided. There is insufficient all day parking for the amount of workers in the street who also have to contend with train users. The introduction of 4 hour parking zones does nothing to free up parking in these areas but simply acts as a means to "catch out" the people who work to make Upper Heidelberg Road a vibrant hub. The new parking restrictions will also result in increased parking in residential areas and well as increased road traffic from people unnecessarily shifting their cars. We would appreciate the above request be instituted immediately.”

It is proposed that all-day parking options are assessed as part of the future Ivanhoe Parking Plan. A copy of the cover letter for the petition is provided as Attachment 1.

Resolution (CO2015/37)

That Council: 1. Receives and notes the petition. 2. Consider the assessment of all-day parking options as part of the future Ivanhoe

Parking Plan.

3. Informs the primary petitioner of this resolution.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED



2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT

Nil

3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Nil

4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

4.1 CONSENT TO REMOVE VEGETATION FROM 5 WHITELAW COURT, EAGLEMONT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a request for consent to the removal of trees at 5 Whitelaw Court, Eaglemont. The trees in question are environmental weeds, and are considered to be hazardous by Council’s Development Planning Arborist. No planning permit is required for their removal, however a restrictive covenant registered on Title provides that they cannot be removed without the written permission of the Mayor Councillors and Citizens of the City of Heidelberg. It is recommended that Council gives consent to enable the removal of the trees.


That Council write to the property owner of 5 Whitelaw Court, Eaglemont, providing permission for the removal of five (5) sugar gums (Eucalyptus cladocalyx), and the undertaking of works to other trees on the property, to the satisfaction of Council Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED

5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE

5.1 DIAMOND VALLEY RELAY FOR LIFE 2015

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 2 February 2015, Council resolved the following: “That a report be prepared for the next Council meeting to consider possible financial sponsorship support of the Diamond Valley Relay For Life 2015 on 28 & 29 March 2015, including traffic management measures and allocation of extra waste and recycling bins to assist with the clean up after the event.” Relay For Life is a chance for communities to recognise and celebrate those who have overcome cancer or are undergoing treatment, as well as the people who care for them. Relay also provides an opportunity to celebrate the memory of loved ones lost to cancer. The Diamond Valley Relay For Life has been held annually at Willinda Park, Greensborough since 2009. This year’s event will begin at 12:45pm on Saturday 28 March and conclude at 10.00am Sunday 29 March.



Each Relay For Life event is organised by a local volunteer committee on behalf of Cancer Council. The Diamond Valley Relay For Life Organising Committee submitted an event permit to Council in December 2014 and officers are currently working with the Organising Committee to finalise the draft Event Operation and Safety Plan. The Organising Committee are seeking Council’s support with Waste Management and also with the development and implementation of a Traffic Management Plan. Officers have held preliminary discussions with Council’s internal Waste Management and Traffic Engineering area. The support with Waste Management has been confirmed however further discussion in relation to the Traffic Management Plan is required to confirm the details of the Plan and confirm what support the Organising Committee is seeking. In 2013, Council financially supported the event by providing a total of $4,000. No funding allocation is provided for the 2015 event. Councillor Mulholland left the Chamber at 8.26 pm. Councillor Mulholland returned to the Chamber at 8.29 pm. Resolution (CO2015/39)

That Council: 1. Request officers continue to support The Diamond Valley Relay For Life Organising

Committee and assist with finalising the event permit application for The Diamond Valley Relay For Life to be held at Willinda Park, Beatrix Street, Greensborough from 12:45pm on Saturday 28 March to 10.00am Sunday 29 March 2015.

2. Supply an additional twenty (20) recycling and twenty (20) rubbish bins for the event

and pick up the bins at the conclusion of the event at no cost to The Diamond Valley Relay For Life Organising Committee.

3.

Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED

6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY

6.1 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CAUSE A GENERAL VALUATION

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report seeks a Council resolution to cause a General Valuation of the municipality to be made in accordance with the Valuation of Land Act 1960, and for Council to acknowledge the Statutory Declaration of impartiality, completed by the valuers responsible for the return of the General Valuation.


That Council: 1. Resolve to cause a General Valuation to be made of all rateable and non-rateable

property in the City of Banyule and to be returned after 1 January 2016 and before 30



June 2016.

2. Gives notice to the Valuer-General and every other rating authority interested in the valuation of land within its areas to be notified of the resolution under part (1) above in accordance with Section 6(1) of the Valuation of Land Act 1960.

3. Carry out the General Valuation in accordance with the provision of the Local Government Act 1989 and the Valuation Land Act 1960.

4. Note the Statutory Declaration of impartiality and competence made by the Valuers appointed by Council (Peter Kemm, Dale Ziesing and Justine Jacono) for the return of the 2016 General Rating Revaluation.

Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED 6.2 219 SOUTHERN ROAD, HEIDELBERG WEST - PROPOSED SALE OF LAND -

COMMENCE STATUTORY PROCEDURES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council is the owner of the land known as 219 Southern Road Heidelberg West (formerly known as part of 233 Southern Road - the subject land). Council has previously identified the subject land as surplus to Council’s needs. A Planning Permit P157/2014, issued on 13 December 2014, allowed a two lot subdivision to create the subject land as a separate parcel of 3319m2 and to create a Municipal Reserve on title for the balance of the land. The permit also allowed for the removal of the restrictive covenant from the title. Subject to complying with the conditions of the permit, the statutory obligations under the Local Government Act 1989 and Council’s Guidelines for the Sale and Exchange of Council Land, the subject land can be readied for sale. Compliance with the permit conditions includes construction of a water main extension from Liberty Parade and will enable certification and registration of the Plan of Subdivision and the issue a Statement of Compliance. Prior to selling land section 189 of the Act provides that Council must give public notice of its intention to do so and obtain a valuation. This report considers the proposal to initiate the statutory process for selling the land.


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

authorise the commencement of the statutory procedures relating to Council’s intention to sell the Council-owned land known as 219 Southern Road, Heidelberg West (formerly known as part of 233 Southern Road) (subject land) by giving public notice and inviting written submissions on the proposal in the “Heidelberg Leader” on 31 March 2015.



2. Receive written submissions and hear submissions on the proposal to sell the subject

land from persons who have made a written request to be heard in person or by a party representing them as specified in their submission in accordance with the Act, at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 25 May 2015 beginning at 7.45pm to be held in the Council Chambers, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road Ivanhoe.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Wayne Phillips CARRIED 6.3 1 STRADBROKE AVENUE HEIDELBERG - PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF LAND .

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City of Heidelberg Bowling Club Inc leases the Council-owned land on the north-western corner of Barclay Place and Stradbroke Avenue, Heidelberg, known as 1 Stradbroke Avenue. The Club is currently holding over under an expired lease. A narrow strip of land along the northern boundary of the Council land is occupied by Club improvements, namely shelters and seating (occupied land). The balance of the Council land is not currently being used by the Club for bowling purposes. At its ordinary meeting on 1 December 2014 (F2014/417) Council considered a report on the future use of the Council land and authorised the commencement of the statutory procedures in accordance with section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) to give public notice of Council’s intention to exchange land located along the northern boundary of the Council land for a similar area of land owned by the Club located adjacent to the western boundary of the Council land, subject to agreement being reached with the Club to meet Council’s costs in relation to the proposal. Public notice was given in the “Heidelberg Leader’ on 20 January 2015, with submissions on the proposal invited in accordance with section 223 of the Act. The submission period closed at 5:00 pm on 17 February 2015 with no submissions being received. The purpose of this report is for Council to hear and consider any submissions received and decide whether or not to proceed with the land exchange.


That Council: 1. Having complied with sections 189 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989:

a. by giving public notice; b. by providing an opportunity to those who have requested to be heard at Council’s

Ordinary Meeting of 2 March 2015 to be heard at that meeting; and c. by recording that no submissions have been received; approves the exchange of land located along the northern boundary of the Council-owned land known as 1 Stradbroke Avenue Heidelberg for a similar area of land owned by The City of Heidelberg Bowling Club Inc located adjacent to the western boundary of the Council-owned land, subject to a valuation being obtained.

2. Acknowledges that The City of Heidelberg Bowling Club Inc has agreed to meet

Council’s costs in relation to the exchange of land.



3. Authorises the signing and sealing at the appropriate time of the necessary documentation to effect the exchange of land referred to in Item 1.

4. Authorises the signing and sealing of a deed to record the surrender of the existing

lease between Banyule City Council and The City of Heidelberg Bowling Club Inc with respect to the Council-owned land known as 1 Stradbroke Avenue Heidelberg.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED 6.4 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: 16 February 2015

Type of Meeting: Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: Items on the Council agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of 16 February 2015 (excluding confidential items) as listed below. 1.1 Noise from Lovitt Technology at 207 Para

Road, Montmorency

2.1 Real Opportunities, Real Jobs

2.2 Time Out Youth Homelessness Pilot Project

3.1 Banyule Environment Advisory Committee - Review of Terms of Reference

4.1 Graffiti Management Strategy

5.1 Appointment of Councillor to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Committee

6.1 Assembly of Councillors

6.2 Proposed General Local Law No. 1 (2015)

6.3 One Flintoff Project

7.1 Sealing of Documents

8.1 Sport Facility Working Group

8.2 Ivanhoe Primary School - On-Street Parking Review



8.3 Alternative Names for the Mental Health Reserve in Bundoora

9. General Business – Ivanhoe Grammar Celebration of 100 years

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

Staff Present: Simon McMillan – Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith – Director Community Programs Scott Walker – Director City Development Geoff Glynn – Director Assets & City Services Gina Burden – Manager Governance and Communication Daniel Kollmorgen – Manager Transport, Sustainability and Laws Emily Outlaw – Council Governance Liaison Officer Giovanna Savini – Manager Youth & Family Services Jan Richardson – Coordinator Cemeteries Frances Gianinotti – Coordinator Youth & Community Partnerships Gabrielle Hegarty – Council Governance Liaison Officer Bianca Ellis – Youth & Community Partnerships Project Support Officer

Others Present: Nil

Conflict of Interest: Nil


Type of Meeting: Confidential Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: Legal Advice


Staff Present: Simon McMillan – Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith – Director Community Programs Scott Walker – Director City Development Geoff Glynn – Director Assets & City Services Gina Burden – Manager Governance and Communication Daniel Kollmorgen – Manager Transport, Sustainability and Laws

Others Present: Nil





Type of Meeting: Confidential Briefing

Matters Considered: Contractual Matters

Proposed developments

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

Staff Present: Simon McMillan – Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith – Director Community Programs Scott Walker – Director City Development Geoff Glynn – Director Assets & City Services Jeanette Kringle – Coordinator Property Operations Joseph Tabacco – Manager Property & Economic Development Michael Hutchison – Coordinator City Development Projects Peter Utri – Acting Director Corporate Services Daniel Kollmorgen – Manager Transport Sustainability & Municipal Laws

Others Present: Nil



Type of Meeting: Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: 1. Urban Tree Strategy 2. Greensborough Office – Options

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

Staff Present: Simon McMillan – Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith – Director Community Programs Scott Walker – Director City Development Geoff Glynn – Director Assets & City Services Peter Utri – Acting Director Corporate Services James Kelly – Manager Assets & Infrastructure Kate Chappell – Coordinator Greensborough Office Project Angela Johnson – Manager Human Resources Joel Elbourne – Manager Urban Planning & Building Daniel Kollmorgen – Manager Transport Sustainability &



Municipal Laws Peter Benazic – Manager Parks & Gardens

Others Present: Nil



Type of Meeting: Confidential Briefing

Matters Considered: Confidential Matters


Staff Present: Simon McMillan – Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith – Director Community Programs Geoff Glynn – Director Assets & City Services Peter Utri – Acting Director Corporate Services Daniel Kollmorgen – Manager Transport Sustainability & Municipal Laws Tania O’Reilly – Manager Finance and Procurement Stephen Coulthard – Graduate Accountant

Others Present: Nil



That the Assembly of Councillors report be received.

Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED



6.5 29 ALAMEIN ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST - PROPOSED SALE OF LAND

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council is the owner of the land and improvements known as 29 Alamein Road, Heidelberg West (subject land). The subject land is currently occupied by the Olympic Village Preschool (Preschool). In about July 2015 the Preschool is to be relocated into the new Olympic Village Learning Hub, Child and Family Centre currently being constructed at the Olympic Village Primary School. On completion of the construction of the hub, the subject land will be surplus to Council’s and the community needs. At its ordinary meeting on 15 December 2014 (F2014/417) Council considered a report on the future use of the Council land and authorised the commencement of the statutory procedures in accordance with section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) to give public notice of Council’s intention to sell the subject land. Public notice was given in the “Heidelberg Leader’ on 20 January 2015, with submissions on the proposal invited in accordance with section 223 of the Act. The submission period closed at 5:00 pm on 17 February 2015 with no submissions being received. The purpose of this report is for Council to decide whether or not to proceed with the sale of the subject land and the method of sale.


That Council defer the item to a future meeting. Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED



6.6 PROPOSED GOVERNANCE LOCAL LAW NO.2 (2015) - INCORPORATING MEETING PROCEDURES CODE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Under the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) councils are required to make local laws governing the conduct of meetings of the Council and special committees. Banyule City Council’s existing Conduct of Meeting Local Law No. 2 (2005) ceases operation on 28 April 2015, and a new replacement Local Law is required to be adopted by Council. Accordingly, Officers have prepared a proposed Governance Local Law No. 2 (2015) incorporating the Meeting Procedures Code, as a replacement local law. The proposed Local Law and Code is essentially the same as the previous document, however, the review has allowed for it to be updated, simplified, inconsistencies have been removed and further clarification has been made to some clauses. Any amendments or changes to the new proposed Local Law have been assessed on a template developed using best practice principles. The proposed Local Law Community Impact Statement follows the guidelines/template developed by the LGPro Better Local Laws Program and provides a detailed background to the review. It addresses legal considerations and explains reasons for adopting particular approaches. A proposed schedule of the timelines for advertising the proposed Local Law, undertaking public consultation, seeking of submissions, and adoption of the Local Law are detailed in this report. It is being recommended that Council commence the necessary statutory procedures for making of the Local Law.


That: 1. Council endorses, in principle, the proposed Governance Local Law No. 2 (2015) and

incorporated Meeting Procedures Code;

2. Council endorses the proposed Local Law Community Impact Statement; 3. Council commences the statutory process for the making of the proposed Governance

Local Law No. 2 (2015) and its associated documents; 4. In accordance with sections 119 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, Council

gives notice in the Government Gazette, the Heidelberg and Diamond Valley Leader and on Council’s website stating:

4.1 the purpose and the general purport of the proposed Local Law;

4.2 that a copy of the proposed Local Law and incorporated documents, proposed

Local Law Community Impact Statement and associated documents, can be obtained from Council offices or from Council’s website;

4.3 that any person affected by the Local Law may make a submission relating to the

proposed Local Law under section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, and submissions will be received from 5 March 2015 until 3 April 2015;

4.4 that copies of submissions (including submitters’ names and addresses) will be

made available at the Council meeting at which the above proposal will be



considered. Council is also required to make submissions available for public inspection for a period of twelve months.

5. In accordance with section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, submissions will be heard at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 13 April 2015.

Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED

7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS

Nil

8. NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1 SHARED SERVICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Cr Steven Briffa submitted a Notice of Motion Resolution (CO2015/46)

“That Council officers prepare a report to Council on opportunities Council has in entering into “shared services” with other organisations, with a view to reducing costs, increasing service quality and providing better community outcomes.”

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED 8.2 COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Cr Steven Briffa submitted a Notice of Motion That: 1. All Council Committee positions be vacated annually to avail an opportunity for any

Councillor who has not previously been a delegate or substitute to nominate 2. Review all Committees annually to ensure the relevance and future need.” Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Cr Jenny Mulholland moved an amendment to the motion, seconded by Cr Craig Langdon: That an additional point 3 be added to the motion: 3. That a list of Councillor attendees be recorded and reported to Council annually Cr Tom Melican foreshadowed that if the amendment to the motion is lost that he would move that the item be deferred.



The amendment was put and LOST The foreshadowed motion was then put Resolution (CO2015/47)

That the item be deferred Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Wayne Phillips CARRIED 8.3 CAPACITY OF THE HURSTBRIDGE RAIL LINE


“That Council defer this item to a future meeting of Council.” Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED

9. General Business

9.1 BAPTCARE

Cr Tom Melican advised that Baptcare this year celebrates 70 years of providing care and support. 9.2 RECOGNITION OF FORMER HEIDELBERG CITY COUNCILLOR, MICHAEL

LEIGHTON.

Cr Craig Langdon recognised the life of Former City of Heidelberg Councillor Michael Leighton. Michael served the City of Heidelberg from 1980 to 1982. Subsequent to Council Michael served 18 years as State Member for Preston from 1988 to 2006. The State Seat of Preston did cover large sections of the City Of Heidelberg up until the 1992 election. Michael was born on 20th October 1954 and passed away 8th November 2014. Michael also held several Shadow Ministerial positions. Banyule Council records its recognition of Michael Leighton's years of public service. 9.3 CHINESE NEW YEAR IN THE MALL

Cr Craig Langdon congratulated the Bell Street Mall Traders Association for recognising the Chinese New Year last Friday (February 27). The event was held for the first time in the evening and was very well attended. There was a great atmosphere and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Council took the opportunity to also display the concept plans for Shop 48 the Mall and it was greeted with applause.



9.4 OPEN DAY - MURUNDAKA

Cr Craig Langdon congratulated the residents of Murundaka who held an open day on Saturday (February 28) to raise funds for Solar Panels for their co-operative housing units in Heidelberg Heights. They provided a fabulous lunch for over 70 people and had guest speakers on the Environment and comedian Rod Quantock, plus free massages. 9.5 VOLUNTEER BALL & OTHER EVENTS

Cr Wayne Phillips made general comments recognising the benefits of the Volunteer Ball and other important events held in Banyule to recognise the work and efforts of others.

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. Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED The Meeting was adjourned at 9.18 pm. The Meeting was closed to the public at 9.22 pm.

Closure of Meeting

The Meeting was closed at 9.34 pm.

DATED:........................... DAY OF ........................... 2015

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