Minutes
Extraordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting
held at the Civic Centre, Dee Why on
Monday 17 June 2024
MINUTES OF Extraordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting - 17 June 2024
Minutes of the Extraordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting
held on Monday 17 June 2024
at the Civic Centre, Dee Why
Commencing at 6:01 pm
Councillors
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Sue Heins (Mayor) |
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Georgia Ryburn (Deputy Mayor) |
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Kristyn Glanville |
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Sarah Grattan |
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Candy Bingham |
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Miranda Korzy |
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Michael Gencher |
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Karina Page |
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Vincent De Luca OAM |
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Stuart Sprott – joined at 6:18 pm |
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Ruth Robins |
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Jose Menano-Pires |
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David Walton |
Officers
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Scott Phillips |
Chief Executive Officer |
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Kelly Loveridge |
Chief Operating Officer |
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David Kerr |
Director Community & Recreation |
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Todd Dickinson |
Director Environment & Open Space |
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Louise Kerr |
Director Planning & Place |
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Campbell Pfeiffer |
Director Transport & Assets |
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Eskil Julliard |
General Counsel |
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Neil Cocks |
Acting Executive Manager Strategic & Place Planning |
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Sarah Dunstan |
Executive Manager Governance & Risk |
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Lesley Milbourne |
Manager Governance |
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Lauren Reti |
Senior Advisor - Governance |
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Mat Maish |
Senior Advisor - Governance |
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Gavin Mascarenhas |
Service Desk Analyst |
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Max Alexander |
Service Delivery Analyst |
Notes
The meeting commenced at 6:01 pm, adjourned at 7:00 pm, resumed at 7:10 pm, and concluded at 7:34 pm
1.0 Acknowledgement of Country
2.0 Apologies and Applications for Leave of Absence and Remote Attendance
11.0 Planning and Place Division Reports
11.1 Planning Proposal – Northern Beaches Local Environmental Plan (LEP)
1.0 Acknowledgement of Country
NOTE: The Mayor acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land on which the meeting gathered, and paid respect to Elders past, present and emerging
2.0 Apologies and Applications for leave of absence and Remote Attendance
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That Council accept applications for a leave of absence from Councillors Regan and Crvelin for the June extraordinary Council meeting. Voting FOR: Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Robins, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher, Cr Korzy, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins AGAINST: Nil ABSENT: Cr Sprott Carried |
3.0 Disclosures of Interest
· Councillor Walton made a special disclosure of pecuniary interest under clause 4.37 of the Code of Conduct as he owns property on the Northern Beaches and will remain in the meeting for the discussion and voting on the item.
· Councillor Korzy declared a not significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to the agenda and will remain in the meeting for the discussion and voting on the item. The reason provided was:
“I own a house on the Northern Beaches and I’m standing to inherit part of a unit in a retirement village on the Northern Beaches.”
· Councillor Sprott declared a not significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to the agenda and will remain in the meeting for the discussion and voting on the item. The reason provided was:
“I own an investment property in Manly.”
4.0 Public Address
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That Council grant permission for 4 waitlisted speakers to address the Council. Voting FOR: Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Robins, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher, Cr Korzy, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins AGAINST: Cr Menano-Pires ABSENT: Cr Sprott Carried |
· John Holman, on behalf of Warringah Urban Fringe Association, addressed Council in support of the item.
· Nigel Howard addressed Council in support of the item.
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That Nigel Howard be granted an extension of one minute to address the meeting. Voting FOR: Cr Bingham, Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Gencher and Cr Korzy AGAINST: Cr Grattan, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Robins, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins ABSENT: Cr Sprott Lost |
NOTE: Councillor Sprott joined the meeting at 6:18 pm
· Nick Brook addressed Council against the item.
· Stephen Choularton, on behalf of Bayside and Ingleside Residents Association, addressed Council against the item.
· Shama Kunhi addressed Council in support of the item (via statement read by staff).
· Kourosh Farrokhzadi addressed Council against the item (via a statement read by staff).
· Lukas Conaglen addressed Council against the item (via a statement ready by staff).
· Rosalind Read, on behalf of Avalon Sailing Club and Bayview Yacht Racing Association, addressed Council against the item.
11.0 Planning and Place Division Reports
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That in accordance with clause 19.1 of the Code of Meeting Practice the meeting be adjourned for 10 minutes.
Voting FOR: Unanimous Carried |
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NOTE: The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm and resumed at 7:10 pm NOTE: Debate resumed on the amendment |
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That:
1. Council endorse the Planning Proposal (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2) for submission to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for Gateway Determination, subject to the following amendments in points 2 – 3 being included. 2. That the following items in the Planning Proposal Northern Beaches Local Environment Plan are amended as follows: a. Part 1 Intended Outcomes - Insert a new Point 2. to say: “Prevention of and adaptation to climate change and its impacts”. b. Under “Hazard local provisions”, Clause 119, “Coastal hazard management’, address the issues of climate change impacts, including sea level rise and inundation, storm surges and flood prone land. Council should seek the most recent mapping available from CSIRO and other agencies to inform this work. Add statement that: “Development that would expose the community, homes or infrastructure to inundation or storm surges should be avoided.” c. Under “Environment local provisions”, amend draft clause 111 – Foreshore Scenic Protection Area in Part 3 and Part 4 and the Foreshore Scenic Protection Area map in Appendix C11 to extend the foreshore scenic protection area controls beyond Manly to additional areas on the coast in accordance with the recommendations contained in Council’s draft Local Character Study (TRACT Consultants). d. In Clause 109, add “cliffs” to Scenic Protection provisions. e. Reduce the “sunset period” for the deferred lands, such that the transitional period applies to development applications lodged within 12 months from the new LEP entering into force. 3. That the staff prepare and include in the Planning Proposal an additional clause to limit excavation in Conservation Zones to 2 storeys to preserve the landscape in these unique areas. 4. As part of the preparation for the draft Development Control Plan, staff include suggested draft controls intended to protect habitat connectivity values such as tree corridors. 5. Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make any required amendments to the Planning Proposal to address minor errors or the requirements of the Minister/Department prior to the commencement of any public exhibition which do not alter the intent or result in material changes to the Planning Proposal. Voting FOR: Cr Glanville, Cr Sprott and Cr Korzy AGAINST: Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Walton, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Robins, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins Lost |
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PRocedural motion - Extension of Time That Cr Korzy be granted an extension of 2 minutes to address the meeting. Voting FOR: Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Sprott and Cr Korzy AGAINST: Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Robins, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins Lost |
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THE AMENDMENT WAS LOST AND DEBATE RESUMED ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION |
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That: 1. Council endorse the Planning Proposal (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2) for submission to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for Gateway Determination. 2. Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make any required amendments to the Planning Proposal to address minor errors or the requirements of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure which do not alter the intent or result in material changes to the Planning Proposal, prior to the commencement of any public exhibition. Voting FOR: Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Sprott, Cr Robins, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins AGAINST: Cr Korzy Carried |
The meeting concluded at 7:34 pm
This is the final page of the minutes comprising 8 pages numbered 1 to 8 of the Extraordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on Monday 17 June 2024 and confirmed on Tuesday 25 June 2024
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Mayor |
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Chief Executive Officer |