The next Ordinary Council Meeting of Lane Cove Council is this THURSDAY 18th April at 7pm. It is important to note that our Public Gallery will be held at 7pm on Monday 15th April in the Council Chambers.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

1. EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – 26 FEBRUARY 2024

2. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 21 MARCH 2024

MAYORAL MINUTES

3. MAYORAL MINUTE - AMENDMENTS TO WASTE TENDERING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (GENERAL) REGULATION 2021 (NSW) 

ORDERS OF THE DAY

NOTICES OF MOTION

4. NOTICE OF MOTION - LANE COVE CENOTAPH RELOCATION. Proposal to consider relocation of Cenotaph outside Lane Cove Library to a more prominent location. 

5. NOTICE OF MOTION - IMPLEMENTATION OF ‘CHATTY CHAIRS’ IN OUR LGA TO HELP COMBAT LONELINESS Proposal to explore what costs and resources would be required to participate in the ‘chatty chairs’ program run by https://chattycafeaustralia.org.au/ .

6. NOTICE OF MOTION - SUBMISSION ON DRAFT SYNTHETIC TURF IN PUBLIC OPEN SPACE GUIDELINES FOR DECISION MAKERS Proposal that should Council make a submission in respect of the Draft Synthetic Turf in Public Open Space Guidelines for Decision Makers a copy of the submission be made available to Council and the community.

7. NOTICE OF MOTION - WAYS TO DEAL WITH UNAUTHORISED DESTRUCTION OF TREES ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY Proposal to investigate the legality of banning businesses that have cut down or trimmed trees on public or private property, without proper authorisation, from conducting business in the Lane Cove LGA and if this is possible, maintain a register on the council website of businesses that have incurred fines and been banned.

8. NOTICE OF MOTION - CRISIS FUND SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COSTS Proposal that Council establish a ‘crisis fund’ to assist local families in accessing and maintaining enrolment in early childhood education facilities.

OFFICER REPORTS FOR DETERMINATION

9. 2024/2025 DRAFT BUDGET, FEES AND CHARGES, DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN, RESOURCING STRATEGY AND ASSOCIATED RESOURCE PLANS Proposal that Council undertake community consultation from late April 2024 until early June 2024 the Draft 2024/24 Budget, Draft 2024/25 Delivery Program and Operational Plan (includes Draft 2024/25 Fees and Charges), and the Draft Resourcing Strategy and associated Resource Plans.

A range of New Initiatives are contained in the Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan, including:

• Implementation of the Age Friendly Strategy
• Development of a Social Inclusion Strategy
• Development of a Childrens and Families Policy
• Fitout of new childcare space at St Leonards South
• Kindy Cove Child Care Centre Improvements, including new Shade Sails
• Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Energy Efficiency Improvements
• Major upgrade works at Bob Campbell Oval including turf field, amenities and playground
• Continue the construction of a new Sport and Recreation Facility at 180 River Rd, Lane Cove
• Complete the development of a Masterplan for Burns Bay Reserve
• Implement playground equipment upgrades at Leemon Reserve and Stringybark Reserve
• Complete the development of a Masterplan for Stringybark Creek Reserve
• Celebrate Greenwich Library’s 60th Birthday and Lane Cove Library’s 70th Birthday
• Enhance the multimedia studio and develop podcasting facilities that create opportunities for collaboration and lifelong learning
• Develop communications on how to prepare for extreme climate events and emergencies
• Implement Childsafe Standard Policies and practices, including the provision of training
• Implement new utility management software (Trellis) to manage, monitor and report on energy and water use
• Respond to the NSW Government’s proposed Planning Reforms
• Manage the implementation of public domain works at St Leonards South, including the provision of water sensitive urban design principles
• Complete Village Streetscape Improvements along Burns Bay Road Lane Cove
• Implementation of Burns Bay Road Cycleway – Linley Point
• Explore funding opportunities for Shared User Pathways to access the new Sport and Recreation Facility
• Implement Lane Cove North Traffic Management Plan – Centennial Avenue  Pedestrian Refuge and Close Elizabeth Parade
• Implement Lane Cove North Speed Reduction Plan
• Upgrade the intersection at Mowbray Road / Centennial Avenue / Greenlands Road to improve traffic flow east bound on Mowbray Road into Centennial Avenue
• Investigate the lane reconfiguration at Greenwich Road and River Road to improve traffic flow
• Undertake design development for Northwood Road Safety Upgrades
• Recognise, develop and celebrate sustainability champions, businesses and among Council staff
• Continue the Sustainability Rebates Program
• Incorporate circular economy principles in Council operations and promote sharing economy platforms in the community to improve resource recovery and reduce waste generations
• Work with local businesses to reduce waste and increase resource recovery
• Upgrade boardwalk and remediate land at Ventemans Reach
• Conduct a LGA wide bush track audit
• Convert the Terrace Function Room into a Multifunction Theatre Space
• Work with the community to promote and expand linkages to indigenous culture
• Support activation of the Village Streetscapes Improvements
• Develop and implement Councillor Induction Program
• Review relevant Council Codes and Policies following the induction of Councillors
• Transition Council’s fleet to Electric Vehicles by 2025 including purchasing up to two additional electric vehicles
• Implement outcomes of internal audits and service delivery reviews
• Review the Procurement Policy (based on OLG Model) ensure it is relevant, compliant and reflects contemporary sustainability standards
• Develop a Digital Engagement Strategy
• Undertake comprehensive review of Community Strategic Plan by engaging with the community and providing feedback on the outcomes/results of the engagement
• Review recruitment and retention strategies
• Introduce a new Leadership Development Program within Council

10. FINALISATION OF BOB OVAL CAMPBELL UPGRADE CONTRACT A report updating Council that it has successfully negotiated with Landscape Solutions P/L to reduce the construction budget for the project to $4,849,328. The program provides for construction throughout the remainder of 2024 and a period to allow turf establishment of the playing field through to late 2025. The contractor will provide a staged release of the other facilities as they deem appropriate.

11. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES POLICY Proposal that Council commence work on a Children and Families Strategy to be presented for adoption in the 2024-25 financial year.

12. STATEMENT OF COMMITTMENT TO CHILD SAFETY Proposal that Council adopt a Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

13. BUS INDUSTRY SUBMISSION AND PENINSULAR STUDY Proposal that Council endorse the submission to the NSW Government’s Bus Industry Taskforce; and undertake community consultation on the preferred option outlined in the Lane Cove Peninsula Bus Service Improvements Feasibility Study.

14. CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Proposal that Council undertake community consultation on proposed amendments to the Code of Meeting Practice regarding the Public Forum, Modes of Address and Order of Business for Ordinary Council Meetings. 

15. 14 GAY STREET - UPDATE That Council go to community consultation on three options for the future of 14 Gay St and consider the future Local Government Act Land Classification of the property at 14 Gay Street at the July 2024 Council Meeting following community consultation.

16. COUNCIL POLICIES REVIEW - PART 4 Proposal to adopt changes to the following Policies following a workshop with Councillors:

• Use of Public Spaces by Commercial Fitness Groups and Personal Trainers Policy,
• Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Dog Walking Businesses Policy,
• Landscaping, Street Trees and Tree Preservation Policy,
• Notification of Development Applications Policy,
• Waterfront Structures Policy; and
• Car Share Parking Policy.

17. DRAFT VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT FOR 524 - 542 PACIFIC HIGHWAY, ST LEONARDS Proposal that Council enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement with GFM Investment Group in its capacity as trustee of GFM HOME Trust Subtrust No.2 (HOME);

18. BLACKMAN PARK SKATE PARK A report outlining the upgrades to Blackman Park Skate Park. 

19. MARCH 2024 - TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 

Items considered at the March 2024 Traffic Committee were as follows:

• Dunois, Kenneth, William Edward and Stuart Streets, Longueville – Installation of ‘No Parking’ Motor Vehicles Excepted;
• Eloora Lane between Cullen Street and Currawong Avenue, Lane Cove West – Installation of ‘No Stopping’ Zone;
• 221 Longueville Road, Lane Cove – Installation of 2P; 8:30am-6pm; M-F;
• Lane Cove North Speed Reduction Proposal;
• General Business Items.
• Disability Parking In Front Of St Michaels School, Longueville Road, Lane Cove
• Birriwa Place, Northwood - Temporary Road Closure For Street Party
• Lloyd Rees Drive, Lane Cove West – Installation Of A Raised Pedestrian Crossing And Bike Path
• New Years Eve Update fFor Greenwich, Longueville And Linley Point

20. COUNCILLOR COURSE ATTENDANCE REQUEST - BUSINESS EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

OFFICER REPORTS FOR INFORMATION

21. COUNCIL SNAPSHOT - MARCH 2024 A range of statistics about Council's operations. For example, ~1,200 parking fines were issued in February, 45.8 kg of rubbish was collected from the Harbourcare program and 16,460 people visited the Aquatic Centre in March. 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

22. QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE - SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IN THE SPORT AND RECREATION PROJECT

23. QUESTION WITH NOTICE - COST OF A SEPARATE PUBLIC FORUM

24. QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE - COUNCIL BIKE PLAN AND S7.11 CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN WORKS SCHEDULE

I hope you found this video and summary helpful. 

Regards, 

Councillor Andrew Zbik
https://www.andrewzbik.com.au/

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