Sue Heins (Mayor)

Georgia Ryburn (Deputy Mayor)

Candy Bingham

Sarah Grattan

David Walton

Kristyn Glanville

Michael Regan – joined at 7:05pm

Jose Menano-Pires

Stuart Sprott

Ruth Robins

Vincent De Luca OAM

Karina Page

Michael Gencher (remote)

Miranda Korzy

Scott Phillips

Chief Executive Officer

Kelly Loveridge

Chief Operating Officer

David Kerr

Director Community & Recreation

Todd Dickinson

Director Environment & Open Space

Louise Kerr

Director Planning & Place

Campbell Pfeiffer

Director Transport & Assets

Eskil Julliard

General Counsel

Sarah Dunstan

Executive Manager Governance & Risk

Caroline Foley

Chief Financial Officer

Michael McDermid

Manager Corporate Strategy

Jeremy Smith

Acting Executive Manager Parks & Open Space

Azmeena Kelly

Executive Manager Environmental Compliance

Kylie Walshe

Executive Manager Community, Arts & Culture

Kristie Debney

Acting Executive Manager Property, Buildings & Beach Services

Neil Cocks

Acting Executive Manager Strategic & Place Planning

Lesley Milbourne

Manager Governance

Mat Maish

Senior Advisor - Governance

Max Alexander

Service Delivery Analyst

Dane Hennessy

Service Delivery Analyst

Procedural Motion - Leave of Absence

131/24 Resolved

Cr Page / Cr Robins

That Council accept the application for a leave of absence from Councillor Crvelin for the June Ordinary Council meeting.

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 Korzy, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Nil

ABSENT:            Cr Regan

Carried

Procedural Motion - Request for Remote Attendance

132/24 Resolved

Cr Page / Cr Robins

That in accordance with clause 6.26 of the Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Gencher be granted remote attendance to the June Ordinary Council meeting due to overseas travel.

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 Korzy, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Nil

ABSENT:            Cr Regan

Carried

3.1         Minutes of Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on 28 May 2024

133/24 Resolved

Cr Bingham / Cr Menano-Pires

That the minutes of the Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on 28 May 2024, copies of which were previously circulated, are hereby confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.

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 Korzy, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Nil

ABSENT:            Cr Regan

Carried

3.2         Minutes of Extraordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on 17 June 2024

134/24 Resolved

Cr Grattan / Cr Korzy

That the minutes of the Extraordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on 17 June 2024, copies of which were previously circulated, are hereby confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.

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 Korzy, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Nil

ABSENT:            Cr Regan

Carried

135/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

RECOMMENDATION

That items 7.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10.2, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5 and 13.1 are dealt with by exception with the recommendations being adopted.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

7.1         Mayoral Minute No 10/2024 - King's Birthday 2024 Honours List 

136/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

That Council:

1.       Acknowledge the Northern Beaches recipients of the 2024 King’s Birthday 2024 Honours.

2.       Write to congratulate them on their recognition and thank them for their contribution to our community.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

9.2         Monthly Investment Report - April 2024 

137/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

That Council note the Investment Report as at 30 April 2024, including the certification by the Responsible Accounting Officer.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

9.3         Revocation of Policies 

138/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

That Council revoke the following policies:

1.       Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) on Public Land Policy.

2.       Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

9.4         Suspension of the Alcohol Free Zone in Manly CBD Area for Manly Jazz 2024 

139/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

That Council:

1.       Suspend operation of the Alcohol Free Zone for the Manly Jazz event within the designated Jazz Garden area on Manly Corso (as shown in Attachment 1) on Friday 20 September 2024 from 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Saturday 21 September 2024 from 11.00 am to 6.30 pm, and Sunday 22 September 2024 from 11.00am to 6.30pm.

2.       Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to do all things necessary to give effect to the suspension referred to in Item 1 above, including the publication of notices of suspension as required under section 645 of the Local Government Act 1993.

3.       Staff continue to liaise with Northern Beaches Police Area Command Licensing Unit in relation to the safe management of the area during the suspensions.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

10.2       Community Safety Advisory Committee - Confirmed Minutes of 15 February 2024 

140/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

That Council note the minutes of the Community Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on 15 February 2024.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

12.2       Public Exhibition - Draft Northern Beaches Section 7.12 Contributions Plan 2024 

141/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

The draft Northern Beaches Section 7.12 Contributions Plan 2024 be placed on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days with the outcomes of the public exhibition reported to Council.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

12.4       Outcome of Public Exhibition - Planning Proposal at Warringah Recreation Centre PEX2023/0002 

142/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

That Council:

1.       Note the outcome of statutory public exhibition.

2.       Note the Probity Advisor’s report on the assessment of the Planning Proposal.

3.       Adopt the Planning Proposal.

4.       Make the local environmental plan to amend the Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011 to include the additional permitted use of ‘registered club’ on a portion of the land at Warringah Recreation Centre (part of Lot 2742 DP 752038), currently zoned RE1 Public Recreation

5.       Advise the applicant and submitters of Council’s decision.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

12.5       Response to Notice of Motion No 6/2024 - Ticketless Parking System 

143/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

That Council note the report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

13.1       Proposed Road Reserve Closure and Purchase of Council Land adjoining 133 Fisher Road North, Cromer 

144/24 Resolved

Cr Regan / Cr Ryburn

That Council:

1.       Authorise the formal closure of the Council public road reserve adjacent to 133 Fisher Road North, Cromer (Subject Land) under the provisions of the Roads Act 1993 and take the necessary steps to implement this closure.

2.       Subject to the formal closure of the Subject Land, authorise disposal of the Subject Land to the registered proprietors of 133 Fisher Road North, Cromer (the applicants) for an amount determined by an independent, qualified valuer, conditional upon the subdivision of the Subject Land from the road reserve and its consolidation with 133 Fisher Road North, Cromer.

3.       Require all costs associated with this proposal, including but not limited to Council’s application fees, valuation costs, legal costs, and GST if applicable, be paid for by the applicants.

4.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation and take all necessary actions to give effect to this resolution.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

7.2         Mayoral Minute No 11/2024 - Vale Ted Blackwood OAM 

145/24 Resolved

Cr Heins

That Council:

1.       Acknowledge the contribution made by the late Ted Blackwood OAM to the Northern Beaches community.

2.       Send its condolences to the Blackwood family, the Manly Warringah Football
Association and Narrabeen Football Club.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

8.1         Northern Beaches Council Discretionary Fund - Quarterly Report 

NOTE: Councillors Robins and Grattan left the chamber at 7:22pm for discussion and voting on this item due to a declared disclosure of interest.

146/24 Resolved

Cr Menano-Pires / Cr Regan

That Council note payments totalling $9,160 have been allocated from the Northern Beaches Council Discretionary Fund for the period 21 March 2024 to 19 June 2024.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Bingham, Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Regan, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Sprott, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher, Cr Korzy, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Nil

ABSENT:            Cr Grattan and Cr Robins

Carried

9.1         Outcome of Public Exhibition - Draft Delivery Program 2024-2028, Operational Plan 2024/25, Long-term Financial Plan 2024-2034 and Asset Management Plans 2024-2034 

NOTE: Councillors Robins and Grattan returned to the chamber at 7:25pm

NOTE: Councillor Page left the chamber at 8:28pm and returned at 8:31pm

Cr Grattan / Cr Walton

That Council:

1.       Note the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report at Attachment 1.

2.       Note the changes to the documents following exhibition at Attachment 2.

3.       Adopt the revised Delivery Program 2024-2028 and Operational Plan 2024/25 at Attachment 3.

4.       Adopt the revised Fees and Charges 2024/25 and Pricing Methodology applying from 1 July 2024 at Attachment 4 as the fixed fees in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 15 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

5.       Adopt the revised Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-2034 at Attachment 5.

6.       Adopt the revised Asset Management Plans 2024-2034 at Attachment 6.

7.       Make the following rates and charges:

a.       In accordance with sections 494 and 495 of the Act, Ordinary and Special Rates are made as shown in Table 4 in the report for this Item.

b.       In accordance with section 496 of the Act, Domestic Waste Management Charges are made as shown in Table 5 in the report for this Item.

c.       In accordance with section 496A of the Act, Stormwater Management Service Charges are made as shown in Table 6 in the report for this Item.

d.       In accordance with section 67 of the Act, the fee for works on private land carried out by Council is set at the appropriate commercial rate (being cost of the works and standard on-costs, to provide full cost recovery plus a return to Council).

e.       In accordance with section 611 of the Act, a charge on the person for the time being in possession, occupation or enjoyment of a rail, pipe, wire, pole, cable, tunnel or structure laid, erected, suspended, constructed or placed on, under or over a public place.

8.       Adopt an interest rate of 10.5% on overdue rates and charges, in accordance with section 566(3) of the Act.

9.       Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and accept loan/s for a period of 10 years from the lending market, and that the Seal of the Council be affixed to all relevant documents, in order to part-finance construction of the Warriewood Valley Community Centre to the amount of $10,450,000.

10.     Revoke the Pricing Policy.

11.    Address its financial sustainability through the preparation of the next Community Strategic Plan and Resourcing Strategy, with the intent that Council’s future operating expenses growth is better aligned with future operating income.

12.     Receive a report and recommendations on options to improve the 2024/25 operating results as part of the September 2024 quarterly budget review.

13.     Receive a report and recommendations on options to improve the long-term financial plan 2024-2034, aligned with our community’s strategic plan priorities, to reduce the need for a Special Rate Variation and rate increases above inflation.

14.     Note that Attachment 7 is confidential in accordance with section 11(3) of the Act, as it relates to matters specified in section 10A(2) of the Act relating to commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Amendment

Cr De Luca / Cr Sprott

That Council:

1.      Note the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report at Attachment 1.

2.      Note the changes to the documents following exhibition at Attachment 2.

3.      Adopt the revised Delivery Program 2024-2028 and Operational Plan 2024/25 at Attachment 3.

4.      Adopt the revised Fees and Charges 2024/25 and Pricing Methodology applying from 1 July 2024 at Attachment 4 as the fixed fees in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 15 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

5.      Adopt the revised Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-2034 at Attachment 5.

6.      Adopt the revised Asset Management Plans 2024-2034 at Attachment 6.

7.       Make the following rates and charges:

a.      In accordance with sections 494 and 495 of the Act, Ordinary and Special Rates are made as shown in Table 4 in the report for this Item.

b.      In accordance with section 496 of the Act, Domestic Waste Management Charges are made as shown in Table 5 in the report for this Item.

c.      In accordance with section 496A of the Act, Stormwater Management Service Charges are made as shown in Table 6 in the report for this Item.

d.      In accordance with section 67 of the Act, the fee for works on private land carried out by Council is set at the appropriate commercial rate (being cost of the works and standard on-costs, to provide full cost recovery plus a return to Council).

e.      In accordance with section 611 of the Act, a charge on the person for the time being in possession, occupation or enjoyment of a rail, pipe, wire, pole, cable, tunnel or structure laid, erected, suspended, constructed or placed on, under or over a public place.

8.      Adopt an interest rate of 10.5% on overdue rates and charges, in accordance with section 566(3) of the Act.

9.      Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and accept loan/s for a period of 10 years from the lending market, and that the Seal of the Council be affixed to all relevant documents, in order to part-finance construction of the Warriewood Valley Community Centre to the amount of $10,450,000.

10.    Revoke the Pricing Policy.

11.    Address its financial sustainability through the preparation of the next Community Strategic Plan and Resourcing Strategy.

12.    Note that Attachment 7 is confidential in accordance with section 11(3) of the Act, as it relates to matters specified in section 10A(2) of the Act relating to commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

13.     Note:

a.         The highest number of (public) submissions, 31, were received opposing the proposed 4.9% rate increase. Suggested ways of balancing the budget included Council reducing its own expenditure by cutting projects, looking at the organisation structure and focusing on core business.

b.         The 2024/25 Events budget (excluding staff costs, general equipment, insurance and music licences) is $1,657,837.

c.         The 2024/25 Arts & Culture budget is $1,157,020.

d.         The 2024/25 Community Grants budget is $1,909,276, which includes $310,000 in grants under the Arts & Creativity and Events budgets.

e.         The 2024/25 Marketing & Communications budget is $1,552,091.

f.          The budget for the 110.6 management FTE positions is $25.2 million and 39% of the 2024/25 Operating Expenditure budget is for all employee benefits and oncosts (excluding Kimbriki’s staff costs).

g.         The budget for vehicles allocated to staff in 2024/25 is $3.3 million.

h.         That in 2023/24 Council collected: $2.2 million in Stormwater Charges but expended $11.6 million and $1.1 million was collected in Sporting User Fees, but $13.2 million was expended for the maintenance of sportsfields, excluding capital renewal and upgrades.

14.     That in view of the matters raised in 13a to h above, the Chief Executive Officer be requested to furnish a report within 6 months addressing:

a.         What action Council, if any, can take to ensure rates are not increased on an annual basis.

b.         Council’s current management and staff structure, staff salaries and oncosts and any possible reforms and savings that could be implemented.

c.         Council’s vehicle pool, and whether novated leases for staff vehicles can be introduced instead of Council expending rate-payers’ money on such vehicles.

d.         What Council assets/land can be either repurposed or sold for public benefit or public/private partnerships entered into to deliver new infrastructure and services to the Northern Beaches community.

e.         Council’s budgets for Fees, Events, Grants, Marketing & Communications and other expenditure and possible savings.

f.          Options for delivering savings of 15-20% on employee costs and 5% across the board on the delivery program being implemented before the next budget.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Sprott, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher and Cr Ryburn

AGAINST:          Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Regan (Abstained), Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Robins, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

Lost

THE AMENDMENT WAS LOST AND DEBATE RESUMED ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION

Cr Grattan / Cr Walton

That Council:

1.       Note the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report at Attachment 1.

2.       Note the changes to the documents following exhibition at Attachment 2.

3.       Adopt the revised Delivery Program 2024-2028 and Operational Plan 2024/25 at Attachment 3.

4.       Adopt the revised Fees and Charges 2024/25 and Pricing Methodology applying from 1 July 2024 at Attachment 4 as the fixed fees in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 15 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

5.       Adopt the revised Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-2034 at Attachment 5.

6.       Adopt the revised Asset Management Plans 2024-2034 at Attachment 6.

7.       Make the following rates and charges:

a.       In accordance with sections 494 and 495 of the Act, Ordinary and Special Rates are made as shown in Table 4 in the report for this Item.

b.       In accordance with section 496 of the Act, Domestic Waste Management Charges are made as shown in Table 5 in the report for this Item.

c.       In accordance with section 496A of the Act, Stormwater Management Service Charges are made as shown in Table 6 in the report for this Item.

d.       In accordance with section 67 of the Act, the fee for works on private land carried out by Council is set at the appropriate commercial rate (being cost of the works and standard on-costs, to provide full cost recovery plus a return to Council).

e.       In accordance with section 611 of the Act, a charge on the person for the time being in possession, occupation or enjoyment of a rail, pipe, wire, pole, cable, tunnel or structure laid, erected, suspended, constructed or placed on, under or over a public place.

8.       Adopt an interest rate of 10.5% on overdue rates and charges, in accordance with section 566(3) of the Act.

9.       Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and accept loan/s for a period of 10 years from the lending market, and that the Seal of the Council be affixed to all relevant documents, in order to part-finance construction of the Warriewood Valley Community Centre to the amount of $10,450,000.

10.     Revoke the Pricing Policy.

11.    Address its financial sustainability through the preparation of the next Community Strategic Plan and Resourcing Strategy, with the intent that Council’s future operating expenses growth is better aligned with future operating income.

12.     Receive a report and recommendations on options to improve the 2024/25 operating results as part of the September 2024 quarterly budget review.

13.     Receive a report and recommendations on options to improve the long-term financial plan 2024-2034, aligned with our community’s strategic plan priorities, to reduce the need for a Special Rate Variation and rate increases above inflation.

14.     Note that Attachment 7 is confidential in accordance with section 11(3) of the Act, as it relates to matters specified in section 10A(2) of the Act relating to commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Amendment

Cr Glanville / Cr Korzy

That Council:

1.      Note the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report at Attachment 1.

2.      Note the changes to the documents following exhibition at Attachment 2.

3.      Adopt the revised Delivery Program 2024-2028 and Operational Plan 2024/25 at Attachment 3 subject to the following amendment:

a.       The Environmental Compliance expenditure budget is increased by $701,320 per annum to uplift the Building Control service

4.      Adopt the revised Fees and Charges 2024/25 and Pricing Methodology applying from 1 July 2024 at Attachment 4 as the fixed fees in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 15 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

5.      Adopt the revised Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-2034 at Attachment 5 subject to the following amendments:

a.       Amend Scenarios 1 and 2 to reflect the revised Delivery Program

b.       Amend Scenario 2 to change the modelled increase in rates in the 2025/26 financial year (year 2) by 0.3% as the funds made available through the $701,320 reduction in the Emergency Services Levy have been reallocated to the Building Control service.

6.      Adopt the revised Asset Management Plans 2024-2034 at Attachment 6.

7.      Make the following rates and charges:

a.      In accordance with sections 494 and 495 of the Act, Ordinary and Special Rates are made as shown in Table 4 in the report for this Item.

b.      In accordance with section 496 of the Act, Domestic Waste Management Charges are made as shown in Table 5 in the report for this Item.

c.      In accordance with section 496A of the Act, Stormwater Management Service Charges are made as shown in Table 6 in the report for this Item.

d.      In accordance with section 67 of the Act, the fee for works on private land carried out by Council is set at the appropriate commercial rate (being cost of the works and standard on-costs, to provide full cost recovery plus a return to Council).

e.      In accordance with section 611 of the Act, a charge on the person for the time being in possession, occupation or enjoyment of a rail, pipe, wire, pole, cable, tunnel or structure laid, erected, suspended, constructed or placed on, under or over a public place.

8.      Adopt an interest rate of 10.5% on overdue rates and charges, in accordance with section 566(3) of the Act.

9.      Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and accept loan/s for a period of 10 years from the lending market, and that the Seal of the Council be affixed to all relevant documents, in order to part-finance construction of the Warriewood Valley Community Centre to the amount of $10,450,000.

10.    Revoke the Pricing Policy.

11.    Address its financial sustainability through the preparation of the next Community Strategic Plan and Resourcing Strategy.

12.    Note that Attachment 7 is confidential in accordance with section 11(3) of the Act, as it relates to matters specified in section 10A(2) of the Act relating to commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Glanville, Cr Regan, 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

THE AMENDMENT WAS LOST AND DEBATE RESUMED ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION

Cr Grattan / Cr Walton

That Council:

1.       Note the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report at Attachment 1.

2.       Note the changes to the documents following exhibition at Attachment 2.

3.       Adopt the revised Delivery Program 2024-2028 and Operational Plan 2024/25 at Attachment 3.

4.       Adopt the revised Fees and Charges 2024/25 and Pricing Methodology applying from 1 July 2024 at Attachment 4 as the fixed fees in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 15 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

5.       Adopt the revised Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-2034 at Attachment 5.

6.       Adopt the revised Asset Management Plans 2024-2034 at Attachment 6.

7.       Make the following rates and charges:

a.       In accordance with sections 494 and 495 of the Act, Ordinary and Special Rates are made as shown in Table 4 in the report for this Item.

b.       In accordance with section 496 of the Act, Domestic Waste Management Charges are made as shown in Table 5 in the report for this Item.

c.       In accordance with section 496A of the Act, Stormwater Management Service Charges are made as shown in Table 6 in the report for this Item.

d.       In accordance with section 67 of the Act, the fee for works on private land carried out by Council is set at the appropriate commercial rate (being cost of the works and standard on-costs, to provide full cost recovery plus a return to Council).

e.       In accordance with section 611 of the Act, a charge on the person for the time being in possession, occupation or enjoyment of a rail, pipe, wire, pole, cable, tunnel or structure laid, erected, suspended, constructed or placed on, under or over a public place.

8.       Adopt an interest rate of 10.5% on overdue rates and charges, in accordance with section 566(3) of the Act.

9.       Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and accept loan/s for a period of 10 years from the lending market, and that the Seal of the Council be affixed to all relevant documents, in order to part-finance construction of the Warriewood Valley Community Centre to the amount of $10,450,000.

10.     Revoke the Pricing Policy.

11.    Address its financial sustainability through the preparation of the next Community Strategic Plan and Resourcing Strategy, with the intent that Council’s future operating expenses growth is better aligned with future operating income.

12.     Receive a report and recommendations on options to improve the 2024/25 operating results as part of the September 2024 quarterly budget review.

13.     Receive a report and recommendations on options to improve the long-term financial plan 2024-2034, aligned with our community’s strategic plan priorities, to reduce the need for a Special Rate Variation and rate increases above inflation.

14.     Note that Attachment 7 is confidential in accordance with section 11(3) of the Act, as it relates to matters specified in section 10A(2) of the Act relating to commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

147/24 Resolved - Motion be put

Cr Grattan

That the motion be now put.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Regan, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Robins and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Sprott, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher, Cr Korzy and Cr Ryburn

Lost

148/24 Resolved - Motion

Cr Grattan / Cr Walton

That Council:

1.       Note the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report at Attachment 1.

2.       Note the changes to the documents following exhibition at Attachment 2.

3.       Adopt the revised Delivery Program 2024-2028 and Operational Plan 2024/25 at Attachment 3.

4.       Adopt the revised Fees and Charges 2024/25 and Pricing Methodology applying from 1 July 2024 at Attachment 4 as the fixed fees in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 15 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

5.       Adopt the revised Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-2034 at Attachment 5.

6.       Adopt the revised Asset Management Plans 2024-2034 at Attachment 6.

7.       Make the following rates and charges:

a.       In accordance with sections 494 and 495 of the Act, Ordinary and Special Rates are made as shown in Table 4 in the report for this Item.

b.       In accordance with section 496 of the Act, Domestic Waste Management Charges are made as shown in Table 5 in the report for this Item.

c.       In accordance with section 496A of the Act, Stormwater Management Service Charges are made as shown in Table 6 in the report for this Item.

d.       In accordance with section 67 of the Act, the fee for works on private land carried out by Council is set at the appropriate commercial rate (being cost of the works and standard on-costs, to provide full cost recovery plus a return to Council).

e.       In accordance with section 611 of the Act, a charge on the person for the time being in possession, occupation or enjoyment of a rail, pipe, wire, pole, cable, tunnel or structure laid, erected, suspended, constructed or placed on, under or over a public place.

8.       Adopt an interest rate of 10.5% on overdue rates and charges, in accordance with section 566(3) of the Act.

9.       Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and accept loan/s for a period of 10 years from the lending market, and that the Seal of the Council be affixed to all relevant documents, in order to part-finance construction of the Warriewood Valley Community Centre to the amount of $10,450,000.

10.     Revoke the Pricing Policy.

11.    Address its financial sustainability through the preparation of the next Community Strategic Plan and Resourcing Strategy, with the intent that Council’s future operating expenses growth is better aligned with future operating income.

12.     Receive a report and recommendations on options to improve the 2024/25 operating results as part of the September 2024 quarterly budget review.

13.     Receive a report and recommendations on options to improve the long-term financial plan 2024-2034, aligned with our community’s strategic plan priorities, to reduce the need for a Special Rate Variation and rate increases above inflation.

14.     Note that Attachment 7 is confidential in accordance with section 11(3) of the Act, as it relates to matters specified in section 10A(2) of the Act relating to commercial information      of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Walton, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Robins, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Glanville, Cr Regan, Cr Sprott, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher and Cr Korzy

There being an equal number of votes the Mayor used her casting vote for the motion which was declared CARRIED.

Procedural Motion - Adjourn the Meeting

149/24 Resolved

Cr Heins / Cr Menano-Pires

That in accordance with clause 19.1 of the Code of Meeting Practice the meeting be adjourned for 10 minutes.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

10.1       Mona Vale Community and Cultural Precinct 

150/24 Resolved

Cr Page / Cr Ryburn

That Council:

1.         Note the report on the Mona Vale Community and Cultural precinct.

2.         Note the operational needs of the Mona Vale Civic Centre site.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

11.1       Eco Schools Grants 2024 Allocation of Funding 

151/24 Resolved

Cr Korzy / Cr Regan

That Council, pursuant to section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, allocate funding under the 2024 Eco Schools Grants Program as follows:

1.       Belrose Public School – Water reuse and reduction - $2,000

2.       The Beach School - Bush regeneration - $2,000

3.       John Colet School - Sustainability education - $1,985

4.       Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School - Sustainability education - $1,760

5.       Kambora Public School - Sustainability education - $1,470

6.       St Kevin's Primary School Dee Why - Waste reduction - $785

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

12.1       Outcome of Public Exhibition - My Place: Manly (Manly Place Plan) 

NOTE: Councillor Regan left the chamber at 10:37pm

152/24 Resolved

Cr Bingham / Cr Ryburn

That Council:

1.       Defer consideration of the My Place: Manly to replace the Manly2015 Masterplan until the July 2024 Ordinary Council meeting.

2.       In the meantime:

a.         prepare design options to trial the introduction of temporary street furniture in parts of the Corso to encourage informal seating and dining opportunities for the public. The temporary furniture is to include seating/chairs, tables, and small shade structures

b.         consult with the Manly Ward Councillors during the design phase, with installation to be completed by end of 2024.

3.       Consider as part of the September Quarterly review bringing forward funds from the Manly Special Rate Reserve to fund the temporary street furniture installation. 

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 Korzy, Cr Ryburn and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Nil

ABSENT:            Cr Regan

Carried

12.3       Review of Affordable Housing Policy and Contributions Scheme to implement a flat rate affordable housing contribution 

NOTE: Councillor Regan returned to the chamber at 10:39pm

Cr Glanville / Cr Robins

That:

1.       Council endorse the preparation of a feasibility study, draft amendments to Council’s Affordable Housing Policy and Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme and prepare a Planning Proposal to amend Council’s current Local Environmental Plans, to introduce a flat rate affordable housing contribution for development not subject to a rezoning proposal.

2.      A further report be presented to Council upon completion of the work identified in Item 1 and prior to the public exhibition of proposed amendments.

3.      Staff provide a briefing to Councillors on options available to further progress points 2 to 5 of the SGS Economics Post Briefing Report dated December 2023 and provide advice on any past proposals in the last 15 years that have been made or considered by Council regarding affordable housing.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

13.2       Response to Notice of Motion No 7/2024 - Rialto Lane, Manly 

Cr Ryburn / Cr Grattan

That:

1.         Noting the recommendation, Council acknowledge that there is a level of risk relating to the existing bollard area of the Rialto Lane.

2.         The presence of bollards enables the use of this space, and that this space has the capacity to be jointly shared by pedestrians and the adjacent businesses which enlivens the area.

3.         Council approve a 9 month outdoor dining trial for Rollers café that could be used for low impact seating (e.g. benches) and/or pot plants.

4.         Council further investigate measures to prevent vehicles loading directly adjacent to this space.

5.         A report on the implementation is provided to Councillors at the end of the trial for further consideration.

153/24 Resolved - Motion be put

Cr Page

That the motion be now put.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Bingham, Cr Grattan, Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Robins, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Regan, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Sprott and Cr Ryburn

Carried

154/24 Resolved - Motion

Cr Ryburn / Cr Grattan

That:

1.         Noting the recommendation, Council acknowledge that there is a level of risk relating to the existing bollard area of the Rialto Lane.

2.         The presence of bollards enables the use of this space, and that this space has the capacity to be jointly shared by pedestrians and the adjacent businesses which enlivens the area

3.         Council approve a 9 month outdoor dining trial for Rollers café that could be used for low impact seating (e.g. benches) and/or pot plants.

4.         Council further investigate measures to prevent vehicles loading directly adjacent to this space.

5.         A report on the implementation is provided to Councillors at the end of the trial for further consideration.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Grattan, Cr Walton, Cr Glanville, Cr Sprott, Cr De Luca, Cr Page, Cr Gencher and Cr Ryburn

AGAINST:          Cr Bingham, Cr Regan, Cr Menano-Pires, Cr Robins, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

Carried

Mayor

Chief Executive Officer