Download pdf - Banyule City Council Minutes 5 May 2014

These Minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 19 May 2014 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Council Chambers, Service Centre

275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

5 May 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 Constructed Carpark within Banksia Street Reserve ............................................... 4 1.2 Proposed Development (19 units) at no. 59 Cape Street, Heidelberg ..................... 4

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

2.1 Indigenous Participation Project .............................................................................. 5

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

3.1 Environmentally Sustainable Development Local Policy ......................................... 5 3.2 Banyule Environment Advisory Committee (BEAC) Nominations 2014 ................... 6

4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ................................ 7

4.1 1-3 McKenzie Court, Greensborough, & 3 Somerleigh Crescent, Greensborough - Proposed Sale of Land ................................................................ 7

4.2 New Residential Zones ........................................................................................... 9 6.3 Community Information and Support Services Review .......................................... 10 4.3 Northern Horizons ................................................................................................. 11 4.4 Saxam Homestead - Planning Scheme Amendment C94 ..................................... 11

5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE ................... 12

5.1 Preparation of Banyule's City Plan 2013 - 2017 (Year 2) ...................................... 12

6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY .................................................. 13

6.1 Preparation of Budget for period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 .............................. 13 6.2 Draft Planning and Building Enforcement Framework ........................................... 14 6.4 Assembly of Councillors ........................................................................................ 15

MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 5 MAY 2014

2 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 19 May 2014

7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 18

Nil

8. NOTICES OF MOTION .................................................................................................. 19

8.1 Prospective Candidate - State Election 2014 ........................................................ 19 8.2 Olympic Village Learning Hub ............................................................................... 19

9. GENERAL BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 19

9.1 50th Anniversary of St George's Church, East Ivanhoe ......................................... 19

10. URGENT BUSINESS ..................................................................................................... 20

10.1 Victorian Labor Party Policy on Council Rate Capping .......................................... 20 10.2 Land Set Aside for a New Educational Facility ...................................................... 21

CLOSURE OF MEETING ..................................................................................................... 21


These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 19 May 2014 3

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM

(CO2014/103) Resolution That the Public Forum be extended until 8.05pm. Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED The Meeting opened at 8.07pm.

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 14 April 2014

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Wayne Phillips CARRIED

Disclosure of Interests

Nil

Presentation

Nil



1. PETITIONS

1.1 CONSTRUCTED CARPARK WITHIN BANKSIA STREET RESERVE

Mr Kevin Biaggini spoke on the item SUMMARY

A petition with seven signatures has been received.

Resolution (CO2014/104)

1. That Council receives and notes the petition.

2. Council’s position as per the resolution of 3 March 2014 is maintained. 3. The primary petitioner is advised accordingly.

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED 1.2 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT (19 UNITS) AT NO. 59 CAPE STREET, HEIDELBERG

Mrs Michelle Penson & Mr Kevin Biaggini spoke on the item SUMMARY

A petition with 168 signatures has been received objecting to the application for a planning permit for an apartment building at 59 Cape Street, Heidelberg. The primary petitioner is Saint John’s Catholic Parish of 52 Yarra Street, Heidelberg.


1. That Council receives and notes the petition.

2. Concerns raised in the petition be considered by officers in assessing the merits of the application.

3. The primary petitioner is advised accordingly.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED

Cr Jenny Mulholland left the Chamber at 8:27pm.

Cr Steven Briffa left the Chamber at 8:28pm.



2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT

2.1 INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION PROJECT

Cr Steven Briffa returned to the Chamber at 8:29pm.

Cr Jenny Mulholland returned to the Chamber at 8:32pm. SUMMARY

This report is to provide an update on the development of an Aboriginal Gathering Place at Fred Howe Annex in Heidelberg West.


1. That Council continue to support the future development of the Aboriginal Gathering Place and continue to consult with the Indigenous Participation Project Working Group.

2. In addition to the communication strategy outlined in the report, the Ward Councillor be

allowed to produce 2000 letters outlining the project to the area.

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

3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

3.1 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LOCAL POLICY

SUMMARY

To update Council on the recommendations given in the Panel and Advisory Committee Report for the Environmentally Sustainable Development Local Policy and to outline the steps required to complete Amendment C73 to the Banyule Planning Scheme.


That Council: 1. Note the key findings and recommendations given in the Advisory Committee and

Panel report in Attachment 1, dated 7 April 2014;

2. Adopt the Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Local Planning Policy and Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) updates in Attachment 2, in line with the recommendations made by the Panel and Advisory Committee;

3. Adopt the Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process (SDAPP) Fact

Sheets in Attachment 3;

4. Submit Amendment C73 to the Minister for Planning for approval, and advise that an alternate threshold for non-residential development put forward by the Joint Councils would be acceptable; and



3.1 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LOCAL POLICY cont’d

5. Support concurrent requests for approval by the Joint Councils which include the Cities

of Banyule, Moreland, Port Phillip, Stonnington, Whitehorse and Yarra.

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED 3.2 BANYULE ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BEAC) NOMINATIONS 2014

SUMMARY

To consider the appointment of new members to Council’s Environment Advisory Committee for a two year term.


That Council:

1. Appoint four new community members;

Peter Castaldo

Maree Keenan

Kate Roberts

Denise Fernando to the Banyule Environment Advisory Committee to join the existing mid-term BEAC

members. 2. Thank retiring members Troy Powell, Andrea Videon, David Slaney and Kirstyn Lee for

their services as members of Banyule Environment Advisory Committee. 3. Inform the unsuccessful applicants and thank them for their interest. 4. Announce the make-up of Banyule Environment Advisory Committee 2014-15 in The

Banner.

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED



4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

4.1 1-3 MCKENZIE COURT, GREENSBOROUGH, & 3 SOMERLEIGH CRESCENT,

GREENSBOROUGH - PROPOSED SALE OF LAND

Mrs Jenny Hornidge, Mr Peter Hornidge, Mr Brian Grace, Mr Lindsay Ellis & Mr Leo Hutchison spoke on the item SUMMARY

To consider submissions and determine whether or not to sell the Council-owned land known as 1-3 McKenzie Court, Greensborough, and 3 Somerleigh Crescent, Greensborough.


That Council: 1. Having considered the submissions received and, having complied with the

provisions of Section 189 and Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, by giving public notice of Council’s intention to sell 3 Somerleigh Crescent, Greensborough, and being of the opinion that the land is surplus to Council’s and the community’s needs for the following reasons:

a. the land cannot serve the community effectively as viable open space due to:

Lack of size;

Slope of the land;

Limited access to site;

Limited level of natural surveillance;

Low level of community use;

Large number of high-medium established trees

b. the land is included in the Residential 1 Zone (R1Z) under the Banyule Planning scheme;

c. the disposal of the land is consistent with the Banyule City Council Public Open

Space Strategy 2007-2012;

now request that a valuation be obtained and if the land sold. 2. The abutting residents of 3 Somerleigh Crescent be contacted to establish whether

they would be prepared to make an offer on 3 Somerleigh Crescent with the proposed covenant being a section 173 of the Planning & Environment Act 1987.

3. Report back to Council if any abutting owners are prepared to purchase part or the

whole of 3 Somerleigh Crescent. 4. Ensures any contract for sale of 3 Somerleigh Crescent, Greensborough include a condition that the purchaser be required to enter into an

agreement pursuant to section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to prohibit the building of any dwellings, structures or the like and tree removal on the land.

5. Authorises the signing and sealing of the necessary documentation to effect the sale

and transfer of 3 Somerleigh Crescent, Greensborough at the appropriate time if Council decides to sell.



4.1 1-3 MCKENZIE COURT, GREENSBOROUGH, & 3 SOMERLEIGH CRESCENT,

GREENSBOROUGH - PROPOSED SALE OF LAND cont’d 6. Having considered the submissions received and, having complied with the

provisions of Section 189 and Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, by giving public notice of Council’s intention to sell 1-3 McKenzie Court, Greensborough, and being of the opinion that the land is not surplus to Council’s and the community’s needs, the sale of the land is not to proceed.

7. Review the Central Park Master Plan to consider the feasibility of its implementation

as there is concern that elements of it may not be presently viable. 8. Writes to each submitter advising of Council’s decision and the reasons for the

decision.

Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Wayne Phillips CARRIED Cr Jenny Mulholland called for a division:

FOR: Cr Steven Briffa, Cr Mark Di Pasquale, Cr Tom Melican, Cr Jenny Mulholland, Cr Wayne Phillips & Cr Craig Langdon

AGAINST: Nil The Chairperson declared the motion CARRIED

Cr Wayne Phillips left the Chamber at 9:16pm, and returned at 9:22pm.



4.2 NEW RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Mr Kevin Biaggini, Mrs Judith Elsworth & Mr John Iliaois spoke on the item SUMMARY

To give an update on the Victorian Government’s new residential zones, for public consultation that has been done after Council sent its Amendment C100 proposal for using the new zones to the Minister for Planning.


That Council: 1. Writes a further letter to the Minister for Planning requesting a meeting with the Mayor

and interested Councillors, and informing that:

1.1 Public consultation about the new residential zones and Banyule’s C100 proposal has been done;

1.2 Received comments will assist Banyule’s preparation of future priorities for refining the new zones, after a ministerial outcome is achieved for the C100 proposal;

1.3 Council continues to seek the Minister’s approval to C100, as soon as possible.

2. Contacts all interested parties who gave written comments, to inform on the above resolution and thank them for their contribution.

3. Consider future 2016/17 budget allocation for a residential design framework across

Heidelberg West and those parts of Bellfield and Heidelberg Heights in the LaTrobe Employment Cluster. This consideration should be progressed by the preparation of a Strategic Planning work program and budgeting of appropriate funds.

4. Write to the Minister for Planning, to request funding support to create a design

framework for Banyule’s residential land in the LaTrobe Employment Cluster.

Moved: Cr Wayne Phillips Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED



6.3 COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES REVIEW

Mr Reginald Jackson spoke on the item. SUMMARY

To advise Council of the Community Information and Support Service Review Final Report.


That Council: 1. Move to an integrated regional community information and support service to maximise

efficiency, reduce duplication and address priority need and initially retain a service presence in the geographic locations of Heidelberg and Greensborough;

2. Investigate the options for permanent service locations across the municipality and

make recommendations on preferred service sites in the north and south moving forward into the future;

3. Formally thank the Committees of Management, their staff and volunteers of the

Banyule Support and Information Centre (BANSIC), Diamond Valley Community Support (DVCS) and Volunteers of Banyule (VOB) for their commitment and community service over the years in the area of community information and support and formally advise them of Council’s intention regarding future service delivery;

4. Combine the recurrent funding to the BANSIC, DVCS and VOB allocated in operating

and capital works budgets and transfer the combined budget to one operating budget line from 2014/15;

5. In relation to its lease of the premises at 101 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg, currently

occupied by BANSIC, give formal notice to the Landlord by mid May 2014, of its intention to extend the lease for a further four months terminating in December 2014;

6. Work collaboratively with BANSIC, DVCS, VOB and Nillumbik Shire Council to facilitate

a merger to one new organisation that will establish an integrated regional community information and support service.

7. That Council organises a social function to thank the members of the existing groups and to celebrate the start of the new organisation.

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

Cr Steven Briffa left the Chamber at 10:01pm, and returned at 10:04pm.



4.3 NORTHERN HORIZONS

SUMMARY

The release of the Northern Horizons report is a significant milestone in raising the profile of infrastructure needs and priorities in Melbourne’s North. The report provides Council with a clear advocacy agenda to leverage support, both locally and regionally, to fund and deliver a range of key initiatives.


That Council: 1. Supports the final Northern Horizons: 50 Year Infrastructure Strategy for Melbourne’s

North report.

2. Continues to advocate for the priority projects identified within the report.


Cr Wayne Phillips left the Chamber at 10:05pm.

4.4 SAXAM HOMESTEAD - PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C94

SUMMARY

To provide an update on discussions on Saxam Homestead as part of Amendment C94 to the Banyule Planning Scheme and advise on next steps for this place.


That Council: 1. Continues to negotiate for an appropriate and respectful treatment of Saxam

Homestead which is to be enshrined on title through an agreement in accordance with s173 of the Planning and Environment Act.

2. Advise the Planning Panel at the Directions Hearing on 9 May 2015 of the above

resolution and that a planning panel on the merits of Saxam Homestead as a part of Amendment C94 may not be necessary.

3. Formally notify the Planning Panel of withdrawing Saxam Homestead from Amendment

C94 once an agreement on its treatment is reached and an agreement lodged with the Titles Office.

4. On withdrawing Saxam Homestead from Amendment C94, request that the planning

panel consider the individual Kenilworth Parade site ‘on the papers’ rather than the formal in person hearing.

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



Cr Wayne Phillips returned to the Chamber at 10:06pm.

5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE

5.1 PREPARATION OF BANYULE'S CITY PLAN 2013 - 2017 (YEAR 2)

SUMMARY To provide public notice of Council’s intention to adopt Banyule’s City Plan for 2013-2017 (Year 2) at a Council Meeting on Monday, 23 June 2014, and strive to achieve Council’s Vision for its community:

Banyule, a green, liveable and prosperous city, sustaining a healthy and engaged community.

To provide an opportunity for additional formal feedback on the proposed City Plan. To fulfil our compliance with sections 125 and 126 of the Local Government Act 1989, and consider public submissions to the exhibited draft plan at a Council Meeting on Monday, 23 June 2014. This Council Plan is based on information gathered from extensive community consultation, legislative context and evidence of industry best practice. The plan outlines the strategic intent and direction for Banyule City Council and focuses on outcomes significant to our community. It incorporates key initiatives, many of which will occur in 2014-2015. All initiatives outlined are matched by a resource allocation through Council’s Annual Budget, either in full or phased over the life of this plan.


1. That the City Plan 2013-2017 (Year 2) attached, be the Council Plan prepared by Council for the purposes of Sections 125 and 126 of the Local Government Act 1989.

2. That Public Notice of the preparation of the attached City Plan 2013-2017 (Year 2) be

given on Council’s website to appear Tuesday, 6 May 2014, and in The Age newspaper to appear Wednesday 7 May 2014 and local newspapers, and copies of the draft plan to be made available online on Council’s website, at Council’s Service Centres, and at local libraries and neighbourhood houses.

3. That Council receive formal submissions regarding the proposed City Plan 2013-2017

(Year 2) until the close of business on Wednesday, 4 June 2014. 4. That Council consider any submissions in regards to the proposed City Plan 2013-2017

(Year 2) in accordance with Sections 125 or 223 of the Local Government Act 1989; at a Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 23 June 2014.




6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY

Cr Jenny Mulholland left the Chamber at 10:13pm, and returned at 10:15pm.

6.1 PREPARATION OF BUDGET FOR PERIOD 1 JULY 2014 TO 30 JUNE 2015

SUMMARY

To give notice of the preparation of Council’s Budget for 2014/2015 (as attached) for the purposes of Section 127 of the Local Government Act 1989. To provide public notice of Council’s intention to adopt Banyule’s Budget for 2014-2015 (in accordance with Section 130 of the Local Government Act 1989) at a Council Meeting on Monday, 23 June 2014, and strive to achieve Council’s Vision for its community:

Banyule, a green, liveable and prosperous city, sustaining a healthy and engaged community.

To provide an opportunity for additional formal feedback on the proposed Budget. To fulfil Council’s compliance with sections 127 and 130 of the Local Government Act 1989, and consider public submissions to the exhibited draft Budget at a Council Meeting on Monday, 23 June 2014. The development of the Budget 2014-2015 is based on information gathered from extensive community consultation, a defined legislative context and evidence of industry best practice. The Budget is developed and supported by current policy and responds in a direct way to the expressed needs of our community outlined in the City Plan. Council’s proposed Budget 2014-2015 responds to the community priorities for Banyule. The Draft City Plan 2013-2017 (Year 2) sets a clear strategic direction for Council and ensures we continue to deliver the right services in the right way in response to the community’s expressed needs. The Budget will ensure Council’s finances remain sustainable and that appropriate resources are allocated to meet the services and capital requirements of the City. This proposed budget responds to the strategic intent and direction for Banyule City Council over the life of the City Plan 2013-2017. Resolution (CO2014/115)

1. That the budget attached to this report, be the budget prepared by Council for the purposes of Section 127 of the Local Government Act 1989.

2. Council give: (a) public notice for the preparation of such budget in accordance with Section 129

of the Local Government Act 1989; and (b) make available for public inspection the information required to be made

available in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989 and Local Government (Planning and Reporting) Regulations 2014.



6.1 PREPARATION OF BUDGET FOR PERIOD 1 JULY 2014 TO 30 JUNE 2015 cont’d 3. Council consider: (a) any submissions on a proposal (or proposals) related to the draft budget and

that are made in accordance with Section 129 of the Local Government Act 1989; and

(b) a report to adopt the Budget, declaring differential rates and charges, requiring interest to be paid on rates and charges not paid by the due date; and

(c) adoption of the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2014/2015; At a meeting of Council to be held on Monday, 23 June 2014 beginning at 7.45pm.

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED 6.2 DRAFT PLANNING AND BUILDING ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK

SUMMARY

A draft Planning and Building Enforcement Framework has been prepared in response to publications by the Victorian Auditor General’s office as well as Council’s auditors, and reflects the fact that areas of non-compliance with the Building Code, Planning Scheme, and associated permits can vary significantly in terms of their potential impact upon people and the environment. The purpose of the document is to provide a framework for a risk-based assessment of enforcement priorities, in order to:

Carry out our statutory enforcement functions;

Minimise risk to ratepayers, residents, the environment and Council; and

Reduce the level of non-compliance over time. The Framework seeks to provide guidance in:

The relative priority to be given to various enforcement matters;

Which Unit is to take the lead in relation to enforcement matters which impact more than one Service Unit; and

The types of enforcement action which are appropriate, based on the priority of the matter.

Resolution (CO2014/116) That: 1. The Draft Planning and Building Enforcement Framework be placed on public

exhibition for consultation and comment between the period 26 May 2014 and 21 July 2014;

2. During the intervening period the Draft Framework be adopted for use;



6.2 DRAFT PLANNING AND BUILDING ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK cont’d 3. A further report be submitted to Council for the purpose of reporting feedback and

adopting a final version of the Framework following conclusion of the public consultation period.

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED 6.4 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS

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: 7 April 2014

Type of Meeting: Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: 1. Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV), Community Facility Funding Program

2. Nature strip Planting Guidelines 3. Planning and Building Enforcement Policy 4. New Planning Zones

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

Staff Present: Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Darren Bennett, Acting Director Community Programs Scott Walker, Director City Development Keith Yeo, Director Corporate Services Geoff Glynn, Director Assets & City Services Peter Benazic, Manger Parks & Gardens Jeff Parkes, Open Space Planning Coordinator Ben McManus, Acting Coordinator Leisure and Cultural Services Joel Elbourne, Manager Development Services

Others Present: Nil

Conflict of Interest: Nil



6.4 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d


Type of Meeting: Confidential Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: Confidential Matters

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

Staff Present: Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Darren Bennett, Acting Director Community Programs Scott Walker, Director City Development Keith Yeo, Director Corporate Services Geoff Glynn, Director Assets & City Services Shawn Barber, Manager School Site Redevelopment Project Michael Hutchison, Coordinator City Development Projects

Others Present: Joe Said (Oakton)




Matters Considered: Draft Banyule Electronic Gaming Machine Policy

Councillors Present: Steven Briffa Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland

Staff Present: Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Keith Yeo, Director Corporate Services Michelle Rowe, Community and Social Planner Darren Bennett, Manager Leisure, Recreation and Culture Russell Darling, Manager Operations

Others Present: Nil




6.4 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d



Matters Considered: Confidential Matters

Councillors Present: Steven Briffa Rick Garotti Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland

Staff Present: Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Keith Yeo, Director Corporate Services Darren Bennett, Manager Leisure, Recreation and Culture Russell Darling, Manager Operations

Others Present: Nil




Matters Considered: Items on the Council Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of 14 April 2014 (excluding confidential items) as listed below: 1.1 Proposed development (24 units) at No. 128

Locksley Road, Eaglemont 2.1 Australian Made, Australian Grown Campaign

Membership 2.2 Department of Transport, Planning and Local

Infrastructure, Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV): Community Facility Funding

Program 4.1 Traffic and Parking Concerns in Watsonia 4.2 Proposed Sale of 52 Haig Street, Heidelberg

Heights (Former Haig Street Primary School site) 4.3 210, 214-216 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg 4.4 33-35 Elwers Street, Watonia North - Proposed

Sale of Land 4.5 Notice of Intention to declare a Special Charge -

Heidelberg Central Precinct 5.1 Motions for Municipal Association Victoria (MAV)

State Meeting 6.1 Governance and Conduct Legislative

Amendments 6.2 Assembly of Councillors 6.3 Community Information and Support Services

Review 7.1 Sealing of Documents General Business: - “Graffiti. Everyone’s Business”



6.4 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d Urgent Items:

- Traffic management for Heidelberg RSL ANZAC Day events

Councillors Present: Steven Briffa Rick Garotti Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland

Staff Present: Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Scott Walker, Director City Development Keith Yeo, Director Corporate Services Gina Burden, Manager Governance Daniel Kollmorgen, Acting Manager Strategic and Economic Development Emily Outlaw, Council Governance Liaison Officer Darren Bennett, Manager Leisure, Recreation and Culture Russell Darling, Manager Operations Joel Elbourne, Manager Development Services Shaun Barber, Manager School Sites Redevelopment Project Frances Gianinotti, Coordinator Youth & Community Partnerships David Bailey, Engineering Services Coordinator

Others Present: Nil



That the Assembly of Councillors report be received.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED

7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS

Nil



8. NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1 PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE - STATE ELECTION 2014

Cr Steven Briffa submitted a Notice of Motion.


That Council accepts notification of Cr Steven Briffa’s confirmation of pre-selection and endorsement as the Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Eltham in the Victorian State Election to be held in November 2014, and also notes Cr Briffa’s status as a prospective candidate for the State Election.

Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Wayne Phillips CARRIED 8.2 OLYMPIC VILLAGE LEARNING HUB

Cr Craig Langdon submitted a Notice of Motion. Resolution (CO2014/119)

1. That the CEO meet with the Member for Ivanhoe to outline the progress made on the development of the Olympic Village Learning Hub – Child and Family Centre.

2. That the CEO raise with the Member for Ivanhoe whether the $750,000 funding would

have to be met with the proposed Alternate Government rate capping policy.

Moved: Cr Craig Langdon Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED

9. GENERAL BUSINESS

9.1 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, EAST IVANHOE

Cr Craig Langdon advised that on Sunday, 27 April 2014 he was privileged to attend the 50th Anniversary of St George's Church and Parish Centre in East Ivanhoe. The Church celebrated the occasion with an evensong for the feast of St George the Martyr and a thanksgiving dinner. The service was conducted by the current Vicar The Ven. Tony White, and a sermon by previous Vicar The Revd Noel Whale. Cr Langdon also acknowledged the great work of the Organist Roger Brown and the fabulous voices of the St George's Choir.



10. URGENT BUSINESS

10.1 VICTORIAN LABOR PARTY POLICY ON COUNCIL RATE CAPPING

Resolution

That Council consider an item of Urgent Business on the Victorian Labor Party Policy on Council Rate Capping. Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED Resolution (CO2014/120)

That: 1. Council write to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and VLGA outlining its

concerns with the recent Victorian Labor Party Policy on Council Rate Capping announced by Opposition Leader The Hon Daniel Andrews MP on 4 May 2014.

2. Council Officers prepare a report to Council outlining the consistent cost pressures

faced by local government as a direct result of cost shifting from other successive levels of Government and the potential impact of rate capping on the provision of community services and maintaining and renewing critical assets in Banyule.

3. The Mayor write to all community groups and those individuals currently relying on

support from Council to provide a service to the local community advising of potential funding shortfalls should the Policy be implemented and request they contact their local members for clarification.

4. Council write to all Members of State Parliament seeking their views on the recently

announced Policy and to draw to their attention of the potential implications associated with such a Policy.

5. That Council seek to include this matter as an urgent item on the MAV state Council in

16th May. Moved: Cr Wayne Phillips Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED



10.2 LAND SET ASIDE FOR A NEW EDUCATIONAL FACILITY

Resolution

That Council consider an item of Urgent Business on the land set aside for a new educational facility. Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED Resolution (CO2014/121)

That Council confirms that the land known as 230 Banksia Street, Bellfield, has been made available for a new education facility subject to the State Government committing to purchase this land prior to the next State election.

Moved: Cr Wayne Phillips Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

Closure of Meeting

The Meeting was closed at 11:00pm.

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

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