Sue Heins (Mayor)

Ruth Robins (Deputy Mayor)

Jody Williams

Ethan Hrnjak

Joeline Hackman

Nicholas Beaugeard - remote

Kristyn Glanville – left the meeting at 10:12pm

Bonnie Harvey

Sarah Grattan

Candy Bingham

Bob Giltinan OAM JP

Vincent De Luca OAM

Rowie Dillon

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

Caroline Foley

Chief Financial Officer

Kristie Debney

Executive Manager Property, Buildings & Beach Services

Sarah Dunstan

Executive Manager Governance & Risk

Lesley Milbourne

Manager Governance

Lauren Reti

Senior Advisor - Governance

Rorie Brooks

Service Desk Analyst

Corinne Lieberman

Senior Service Desk Analyst

Procedural Motion - Leave of Absence

043/25 Resolved

Cr Hackman / Cr Bingham

That Council accept the application for a leave of absence from Councillor Singh for the March Ordinary Council meeting.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Request for Remote Attendance

044/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Grattan

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

CARRIED

3.1         Minutes of the Ordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on 18 February 2025

045/25 Resolved

Cr Harvey / Cr Giltinan

That the minutes of the Ordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on 18 February 2025, copies of which were previously circulated, are hereby confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Public Speaker - extension of time

046/25 Resolved

Cr Bingham / Cr De Luca

That Gary Hatcher be granted an extension of one minute to address the meeting.

CARRIED

047/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That

1.         Items 8.1, 11.1, 11.2, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5 and 17.6 are dealt with by exception with the recommendations being adopted.

2.         The reports for items 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5 and 17.6 are to be treated as confidential in accordance with section 11 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993, as they relate to matters specified in section 10A (2) of the Local Government Act 1993.  

CARRIED

8.1         Northern Beaches Council Discretionary Fund - Quarterly Report 

048/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council note payments totalling $6,000 have been allocated from the Northern Beaches Council Discretionary Fund for the period 5 December 2024 to 11 March 2025.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

11.1       Outcome of Public Exhibition - Renaming Proposal Old Reub Hudson Oval to Panucci Field 

049/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       Endorse the proposal to rename Old Reub Hudson Oval at John Fisher Park, North Curl Curl to Panucci Field.

2.       Submit an application to the Geographical Names Board of NSW to rename Old Reub Hudson Oval at John Fisher Park, North Curl Curl to Panucci Field.

3.       If approved by the Geographical Names Board of NSW, install signage at the field in consultation with the Panucci and Hudson families.

4.       Note that the name of the adjoining field ‘Reub Hudson Oval’ will be retained.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

11.2       Minutes of the Northern Beaches Bush Fire Management Committee held 5 March 2024, 4 June 2024 and 3 September 2024 

050/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council note:

1.       The confirmed minutes of the Northern Beaches Bush Fire Management Committee meetings held on 5 March 2024, 4 June 2024 and 3 September 2024.

2.       Meeting minutes do not seek action from Council.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

17.1       RFT 2024/194 - Digital Parking Permit System 

051/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       Accept the tender of CellOPark Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 63130676149), trading as Smarter City Solutions for RFT 2024/194 – Digital Parking Permit System for the sum of $585,483 excluding GST for the initial 3-year term (Year 1 - $219,000, Year 2 – $180,090, Year 3 – $186,393) with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions (Year 4 $192,917 and Year 5 $199,669) at Council’s discretion.

2.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution and to approve contract payment up to the amount specified in the confidential Evaluation Report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

17.2       RFT 2024/046 - Lease of Childcare Centre - 28 Sloane Crescent, Manly Vale 

052/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       Accept the tender of A & J Bannerman Pty. Ltd. (ABN 18 610 888 983) for RFT2024/046 – Lease of Childcare Centre at 28 Sloane Crescent, Manly Vale. The lease terms include a rent-free period for the first 12 months, followed by a net rent of $90,000 per annum (excluding GST) in Year 2 and $180,000 per annum (excluding GST) in Year 3. Subsequent years will be subject to annual CPI rent adjustments, with a market review in Year 5. The initial lease term is 10 years, with a 10-year extension option at the Lessee’s discretion.

2.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

17.3       RFT 2024/197 - South Curl Curl Boardwalk 

053/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.      Accept the Tender of JXB Projects Pty Limited for the RFT 2024/197 - South Curl Curl Boardwalk for the sum of $516,333 excluding GST.

2.      Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution and to approve contract payment up to the amount specified in the confidential Evaluation Report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

17.4       RFT 2025/004 - Construction of a New Sporting Amenity Building at Pittwater Rugby Park, Warriewood 

054/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.      Accept the tender of JXB Projects Pty Limited RFT 2025/004 - Construction of a New Sporting Amenity Building at Pittwater Rugby Park, Warriewood for the sum of $1,349,328 excluding GST.

2.      Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution and to approve contract payments up to the amount specified in the confidential evaluation report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

17.5       RFT 2024/143 - Management Agreement – Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park 

055/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       In accordance with clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation) decline to accept any of the tenders received for RFT2024/143 – Management Agreement – Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park.

2.       In accordance with clause 178(3)(e) of the Regulation, enter into negotiations with Belgravia PRO Pty Ltd with a view to entering into a contract in relation to the subject matter of the tender.

3.       In accordance with section 178(4)(a) of the Regulation, note the reasons for declining to invite fresh tenders or applications as referred to in section 178(3)(b)–(d) of the Regulation are:

a.       the Request for Tender (RFT) process undertaken was comprehensive and thorough.

4.       In accordance with section 178(4)(b) of the Regulation, note the reasons for determining to enter into negotiations with Belgravia PRO Pty Ltd:

a.       A high-quality submission was received from Belgravia PRO Pty Ltd that meets the requirements of the RFT, however proposes some changes to the wording of the management agreement that Council cannot accept in their current form

b.       To agree to wording amendments of the management agreement contract that are acceptable to both parties which will achieve the best outcome for Council.

5.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to undertake direct negotiations with Belgravia PRO Pty Ltd and do all things necessary and execute all relevant documentation, including if negotiations are successful, entering into a contract to give effect to this resolution.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

17.6       Notice of Motion No 10/2025 - Glen Street Theatre – Use of Former Sorlies Space 

NOTE:    Councillor Hrnjak submitted this notice of motion

056/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       Note in 2020, Council engaged Micromex Research to conduct Glen Street Cultural Hub Research and Randall Arts Management to consider the use of the former Sorlies restaurant space in Glen Street Theatre which returned the following 3 options:

a.       Option 1 - Improve the Current Condition – Improve the capability of the space to act as a flexible, multi-purpose space suitable for small performances, rehearsals and events, with limited food and beverage

b.       Option 2 - Balanced Performance and Hospitality - Convert the current facilities to operate as a fully operational performance-focused space with hospitality options

c.       Option 3 - Hospitality Venue – A new hospitality venue with the major focus around the sale of food and beverage, with performance a supporting part of the offer.

2.       Note for Option 3, the feasibility study determined that the Notional Rental return per annum to Council could be expected at 9% or $84,240.

3.       Note Council resolved in October 2020 to progress to tender for Option 3 (RFT2021/159), which ultimately did not receive any complying submissions, and that since the report back from the tender process in 2022, no action has been taken or funds allocated for work in this space.

4.       Receive a report on the process and implications of a tender for the lease and fit out of the former Sorlies Restaurant space at Glen Street Theatre with the aim of creating a new hospitality venue with the major focus around the sale of food and beverage, with performance a supporting part of the offer.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

7.1         Mayoral Minute No 3/2025 - NSW Government – Low and Mid Rise Housing Policy 

057/25 Resolved

Cr Heins

That Council:

1.       Note the commencement of Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms on 28 February 2025.

2.       Note the significant impacts that the additional density and unplanned population growth will have on traffic, public transport and provision of other essential services across the Northern Beaches.

3.       Write to the NSW Minister for Transport to urgently address the Northern Beaches’ public transport system that is critically failing to meet the needs of our residents and local workforce and request significant and immediate Government investment to address existing service reliability, and further investment to ensure the bus network can service the additional population growth caused by the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy.

4.       Write to the NSW Premier and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces calling on the NSW Government to urgently address the public transport and other infrastructure requirements arising from the unplanned growth caused by the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

9.1         Review of Various Policies 

058/25 Resolved

Cr Korzy / Cr Hrnjak

That Council defer the Social Sustainability Policy to a briefing once the Community Strategic Plan is adopted.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Giltinan, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr De Luca

Carried

9.2         Monthly Investment Report - January 2025 

059/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Giltinan

That Council note the Investment Report as at 31 January 2025, including the certification by the Responsible Accounting Officer.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

9.3         Motions for the Australia Local Government Association (ALGA) Conference 2025 and ALGA election funding priorities 

Cr Robins / Cr Bingham

That Council:

1.       Submit the following motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) for consideration at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government:

a.    Candidate Safety in Local Government Elections.

b.    Built environment in response to climate change.

c.    Comprehensive action to tackle plastic waste.

2.       Support the national federal election funding priorities identified by the ALGA.

3.       Support and participate in the Put Our Communities First federal election campaign.

4.       Write to the local federal members of Parliament, all known election candidates in local federal electorates and the President of ALGA expressing support for ALGA’s federal election funding priorities.

Amendment

Cr De Luca / Cr Giltinan

That if Council has not already booked flights and accommodation in view of the current request by Council for a 40% special rate variation increase, in an effort to save ratepayers money and noting that most of these motions have already been addressed at the Local Government NSW annual conference, Council does not attend the 2025 ALGA conference.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Giltinan and Cr De Luca

AGAINST:          Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

Lost

THE AMENDMENT WAS LOST AND DEBATE RESUMED ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION

Cr Robins / Cr Bingham

That Council:

1.       Submit the following motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) for consideration at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government:

a.       Built environment in response to climate change.

b.      Comprehensive action to tackle plastic waste.

2.       Support the national federal election funding priorities identified by the ALGA.

3.       Support and participate in the Put Our Communities First federal election campaign.

4.       Write to the local federal members of Parliament, all known election candidates in local federal electorates and the President of ALGA expressing support for ALGA’s federal election funding priorities.

Amendment

Cr De Luca / Cr Giltinan

That Council:

1.       Submit the following motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) for consideration at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government:

a.       Built environment in response to climate change.

b.      Comprehensive action to tackle plastic waste.

c.      That state and territory governments introduce uniform legislation similar to election law to prohibit the word independent in political party names to prevent the community from being misled.

2.       Support the national federal election funding priorities identified by the ALGA.

3.       Support and participate in the Put Our Communities First federal election campaign.

4.       Write to the local federal members of Parliament, all known election candidates in local federal electorates and the President of ALGA expressing support for ALGA’s federal election funding priorities.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Glanville, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca and Cr Korzy

AGAINST:          Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Dillon and Cr Heins

Lost

THE AMENDMENT WAS LOST AND DEBATE RESUMED ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION

060/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Bingham

That Council:

1.       Submit the following motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) for consideration at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government:

a.       Built environment in response to climate change.

b.      Comprehensive action to tackle plastic waste.

2.       Support the national federal election funding priorities identified by the ALGA.

3.       Support and participate in the Put Our Communities First federal election campaign.

4.       Write to the local federal members of Parliament, all known election candidates in local federal electorates and the President of ALGA expressing support for ALGA’s federal election funding priorities.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Giltinan and Cr De Luca

Carried

Procedural Motion - Adjourn the Meeting

NOTE:    The meeting adjourned at 7:56pm and resumed at 8:06pm

061/25 Resolved

Cr Bingham / Cr Robins

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

CARRIED

10.1       Public Exhibition - Proposal to Establish Alcohol Free Zones 

062/25 Resolved

Cr Bingham / Cr Williams

That Council undertake public consultation, in accordance with section 644A of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Ministerial Guidelines on Alcohol Free Zones 2009, in relation to:

1.       The proposed establishment of Alcohol-Free Zones in Avalon, Collaroy, Mona Vale, Newport Zone A and Newport Zone B for the period of 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2029 (outlined in Attachment 1 to this report).

2.       The proposed re-establishment of the Alcohol-Free Zones in Brookvale, Church Point, Dee Why, Freshwater, Manly and Narrabeen for the period of 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2029 (outlined in Attachment 1 to this report).

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca, Cr Dillon and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Hrnjak, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey and Cr Korzy

Carried

13.1       Outcome of Public Notice for the Proposed Lease and Licence of a Cafe at Dee Why Beach Reserve 

Cr De Luca / Cr Giltinan

That in view of past complaints and alleged breaches and that there is currently an active investigation being undertaken, this matter not proceed at this time.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Bingham, Cr Giltinan and Cr De Luca

AGAINST:          Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

Lost

THE MOTION WAS LOST AND DEBATE COMMENCED ON A FORESHADOWED MOTION

063/25 Resolved

Cr Hackman / Cr Beaugeard

That Council:

1.       Note it has considered all submissions in respect of the proposal to grant lease and licence agreements to operate the café at Oaks Avenue and The Strand, Dee Why Beach Reserve, which is on land comprised in Part Lot 1 DP94791 and Lot 3 Sec 11 DP 6953 for up to 15 years.

2.       Apply to the Minister for Local Government in accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 for consent to grant the lease and licence for the café.

3.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution including execute all necessary documentation.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Giltinan, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr De Luca

Carried

14.1       Notice of Motion No 44/2024 - E-Bikes and E-Scooters 

Cr De Luca / Cr Bingham

That Council:

1.       Note:

a.       the NSW Government has announced plans to legalise e-scooters as part of its new E-micromobility Action Plan

b.       continued concerns in our community as to the safety risks and lack of proper regulation of riders of both e-bikes and illegal e-scooters that are currently being ridden yet not yet legal

c.       that on 13 May 2023 NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command Northern Sydney Sector raised the need for tighter regulations on e-bikes at the launch of an e-bike safety campaign in Manly and yet no significant progress has occurred on regulatory reform.

2.       Write to the Premier, Leader of the Opposition, Ministers and Shadow Ministers for Transport and Roads and all local State MPs calling for proper legislation on:

a.       speeding of e-bikes on roads, and their presence on footpaths and shared paths

b.       the need for education, a licensing, registration and mandatory 3rd party insurance system for all riders of e-bikes

c.       that the use of e-bikes be prohibited for those under 16 years of age

d.       the carrying of more than one passenger on e-bikes be prohibited and fines and other penalties be introduced for contravention of this requirement

e.       more significant fines and penalties for the altering of e-bike systems to prevent the requirement for pedalling or preventing top speed controls

f.       setting an appropriate maximum size and weight of an e-bike to reduce risks to pedestrians

g.       legislative reforms that enable local government to have adequate compliance and enforcement powers to prohibit e-bikes in certain areas, fine riders and owners for contravention of the law and impound e-bikes where contravention of any law is apparent.

3.       Write to the Premier, Leader of the Opposition, Ministers and Shadow Ministers for Transport and Roads and all local State MPs opposing the legalisation of e-scooters until a proper regulatory scheme and issues raised in (2) above are properly addressed.

Amendment

Cr Hrnjak / Cr Glanville

That Council receive a briefing then a report back on the findings of the NSW e-bike inquiry and any staff recommendations for further advocacy.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Bingham, Cr Giltinan and Cr De Luca

Carried

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED AND BECAME THE MOTION

064/25 Resolved - Motion

Cr Hrnjak / Cr Glanville

That Council receive a briefing then a report back on the findings of the NSW e-bike inquiry and any staff recommendations for further advocacy.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Giltinan and Cr De Luca

Carried

14.2       Notice of Motion No 45/2024 - Service Reviews 

NOTE:    Councillor Hackman withdrew this notice of motion

14.3       Notice of Motion No 3/2025 - Opportunities to Relocate Manly Environment Centre 

065/25 Resolved

Cr Glanville / Cr Harvey

That Council provide a report to Councillors within 6 months regarding:

1.         Reviewing the opportunities and benefits of different options to reinvigorate the Manly Environment Centre, including in light of Council's adopted Waste and Circular Economy Strategy 2040 to develop a Circular Economy Hub. 

2.         Recommendations regarding community engagement on the services offered by a reinvigorated environment centre.

3.         At a high level, whether Council has existing community space that can accommodate a reinvigorated environment centre, or whether other location options would need to be explored, such as planning a new facility in a s7.11/7.12 contributions plan.

4.         Any other budget considerations, such as potential costs, funding sources, and revenue sources

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

14.4       Notice of Motion No 4/2025 - Organisational Savings and Funding Measures 

NOTE:    Councillor Hackman withdrew this notice of motion

14.5       Notice of Motion No 5/2025 - Services Provided by Northern Beaches Council 

NOTE:    Councillor Beaugeard withdrew this notice of motion

14.6       Notice of Motion No 8/2025 - Condemnation of Modern Slavery - Amending the Procurement and Contracts Policy 

Cr Hrnjak / Cr Harvey

That Council receive a report on the implications of amending the Procurement and Contracts Policy to:

1.         Except where it is inconsistent with State or Federal Government, take reasonable endeavours to explore best practice targets and accreditation for modern slavery compliance.

2.         Include the following definitions of modern slavery: trafficking in people, slavery, servitude, forced labour and forced marriage.

3.         Capture risk of procurement from disputed territories and conflict areas in Council’s ethical sourcing and fair-trade practices, noting that these regions often have higher modern slavery risks.

4.         Avoid procurement from vendors and contractors that may involve environmentally and socially harmful activities where it is feasible and reasonably evident for Council to have knowledge.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca and Cr Korzy

AGAINST:          Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Dillon and Cr Heins

There being an equal number of votes the Mayor used their casting vote against the motion which was declared LOST.

14.7       Notice of Motion No 9/2025 - Ethical and Socially Responsible Investments – Amending the Investment Policy 

Cr Hrnjak / Cr Harvey

1.         That Council receive a report on the:

a.         Implications of amending the Investment Policy to explicitly avoid investments that may involve environmentally and socially harmful activities where feasible.

b.         Implications of committing to prioritise environmentally and socially responsible investments (ESRIs) where reasonable as determined by staff.

c.         Percentage of investments that are made ethically and by type.

2.         That the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee be consulted about any recommended amendments to the policy.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Hrnjak, Cr Glanville, Cr Harvey and Cr Korzy

AGAINST:          Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca, Cr Dillon and Cr Heins

Lost

14.8       Notice of Motion No 11/2025 - Lack of Infrastructure on the Northern Beaches for the NSW Government's Development Increases 

NOTE:    Councillor Glanville left the meeting at 10:12pm

Cr De Luca / Cr Giltinan

That Council

1.       Note:

a.       the new controls will apply to all residential zoned land within 800 metres walking distance of:

·           Balgowlah Stockland Shopping Centre

·           Dee Why Town Centre

·           Forestville Town Centre

·           Forestway Shopping Centre

·           Frenchs Forest Precinct (Warringah Road)

·           Manly Town Centre

·           Manly Vale Town Centre

·           Mona Vale Town Centre

·           Warringah Mall Shopping Centre

b.       there are new heights and dwelling types permitted within the 800 metres zone

c.       residential flat buildings (up to 22 metres) and shop-top apartments (up to 24 metres) - both up to 6 storeys - will be permissible in R3 Medium Density Residential zones within 400 metres of each nominated town centre; for land zoned R3 that is between 400 metres – 800 metres from each town centre, apartments up to 4 storeys (17.5 metres) will be permitted; for land zoned R1 General Residential and R2 Low Density Residential within 800 metres of each town centre, residential flat buildings up to 9.5m (2-3 storeys) will be permitted on sites with a minimum lot size of 500sqm

d.       multi-dwelling housing (townhouses, terraces, and manor houses) up to 9.5 metres high (2–3 storeys) will be permitted in R1 General Residential and R2 Low Density Residential areas within 800 metres of each nominated town centre; this will be a significant change for these areas in the former Pittwater and Waringah local government areas as these kinds of dwellings are not permitted under current rules

e.       a key aspect of the new controls is the introduction of new ‘non-discretionary’ development standards

f.        these new non-discretionary controls will override Northern Beaches’ local planning controls and Council will not be able to refuse applications that comply with the new standards

g.       the NSW Government’s changes do not require any contribution for long term or permanent affordable housing

h.       there is no current plan for additional infrastructure, transport, services or funding nor has the Government made any announcements regarding the previous proposed Northern Beaches Tunnel, the Wakehurst Parkway, Mona Vale Road and the Spit Bridge

i.        because of lack of public transport, commuters have recently been required to queue for undue lengths of time and find alternative transport to travel outside the Northern Beaches.

2.       Write to the NSW Premier, the Minister for Planning, the Minister for Transport, the Leader of the Opposition, and Shadow Ministers requesting the State Government’s development increases for the Northern Beaches be abandoned until additional infrastructure is built, transport and other services introduced and proper funding for the Northern Beaches for public benefit is allocated by the Government for future infrastructure and services to cope with increased population.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Harvey, Cr Giltinan and Cr De Luca

AGAINST:          Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

ABSENT:            Cr Glanville

Lost

16.1       Response to Question With Notice No 2/2025 - Food and Alcohol Expenses 

NOTE:    Councillor De Luca asked questions in relation to this item

17.1       RFT 2024/194 - Digital Parking Permit System

051/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       Accept the tender of CellOPark Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 63130676149), trading as Smarter City Solutions for RFT 2024/194 – Digital Parking Permit System for the sum of $585,483 excluding GST for the initial 3-year term (Year 1 - $219,000, Year 2 – $180,090, Year 3 – $186,393) with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions (Year 4 $192,917 and Year 5 $199,669) at Council’s discretion.

2.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution and to approve contract payment up to the amount specified in the confidential Evaluation Report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

NOTE:    This is a copy of the resolution that was resolved by exception in open session in section 6.0-Items Resolved by Exception on page 8.

17.2       RFT 2024/046 - Lease of Childcare Centre - 28 Sloane Crescent, Manly Vale

052/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       Accept the tender of A & J Bannerman Pty. Ltd. (ABN 18 610 888 983) for RFT2024/046 – Lease of Childcare Centre at 28 Sloane Crescent, Manly Vale. The lease terms include a rent-free period for the first 12 months, followed by a net rent of $90,000 per annum (excluding GST) in Year 2 and $180,000 per annum (excluding GST) in Year 3. Subsequent years will be subject to annual CPI rent adjustments, with a market review in Year 5. The initial lease term is 10 years, with a 10-year extension option at the Lessee’s discretion.

2.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

NOTE:    This is a copy of the resolution that was resolved by exception in open session in section 6.0-Items Resolved by Exception on page 8.

17.3       RFT 2024/197 - South Curl Curl Boardwalk

053/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.      Accept the Tender of JXB Projects Pty Limited for the RFT 2024/197 - South Curl Curl Boardwalk for the sum of $516,333 excluding GST.

2.      Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution and to approve contract payment up to the amount specified in the confidential Evaluation Report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

NOTE:    This is a copy of the resolution that was resolved by exception in open session in section 6.0-Items Resolved by Exception on page 8.

17.4       RFT 2025/004 - Construction of a New Sporting Amenity Building at Pittwater Rugby Park, Warriewood

054/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.      Accept the tender of JXB Projects Pty Limited RFT 2025/004 - Construction of a New Sporting Amenity Building at Pittwater Rugby Park, Warriewood for the sum of $1,349,328 excluding GST.

2.      Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation to give effect to this resolution and to approve contract payments up to the amount specified in the confidential evaluation report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

NOTE:    This is a copy of the resolution that was resolved by exception in open session in section 6.0-Items Resolved by Exception on page 9.

17.5       RFT 2024/143 - Management Agreement – Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

055/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       In accordance with clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation) decline to accept any of the tenders received for RFT2024/143 – Management Agreement – Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park.

2.       In accordance with clause 178(3)(e) of the Regulation, enter into negotiations with Belgravia PRO Pty Ltd with a view to entering into a contract in relation to the subject matter of the tender.

3.       In accordance with section 178(4)(a) of the Regulation, note the reasons for declining to invite fresh tenders or applications as referred to in section 178(3)(b)–(d) of the Regulation are:

a.       the Request for Tender (RFT) process undertaken was comprehensive and thorough.

4.       In accordance with section 178(4)(b) of the Regulation, note the reasons for determining to enter into negotiations with Belgravia PRO Pty Ltd:

a.       A high-quality submission was received from Belgravia PRO Pty Ltd that meets the requirements of the RFT, however proposes some changes to the wording of the management agreement that Council cannot accept in their current form

b.       To agree to wording amendments of the management agreement contract that are acceptable to both parties which will achieve the best outcome for Council.

5.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to undertake direct negotiations with Belgravia PRO Pty Ltd and do all things necessary and execute all relevant documentation, including if negotiations are successful, entering into a contract to give effect to this resolution.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

NOTE:    This is a copy of the resolution that was resolved by exception in open session in section 6.0-Items Resolved by Exception on page 9.

17.6       Notice of Motion No 10/2025 - Glen Street Theatre – Use of Former Sorlies Space

056/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Glanville

That Council:

1.       Note in 2020, Council engaged Micromex Research to conduct Glen Street Cultural Hub Research and Randall Arts Management to consider the use of the former Sorlies restaurant space in Glen Street Theatre which returned the following 3 options:

a.       Option 1 - Improve the Current Condition – Improve the capability of the space to act as a flexible, multi-purpose space suitable for small performances, rehearsals and events, with limited food and beverage

b.       Option 2 - Balanced Performance and Hospitality - Convert the current facilities to operate as a fully operational performance-focused space with hospitality options

c.       Option 3 - Hospitality Venue – A new hospitality venue with the major focus around the sale of food and beverage, with performance a supporting part of the offer.

2.       Note for Option 3, the feasibility study determined that the Notional Rental return per annum to Council could be expected at 9% or $84,240.

3.       Note Council resolved in October 2020 to progress to tender for Option 3 (RFT2021/159), which ultimately did not receive any complying submissions, and that since the report back from the tender process in 2022, no action has been taken or funds allocated for work in this space.

4.       Receive a report on the process and implications of a tender for the lease and fit out of the former Sorlies Restaurant space at Glen Street Theatre with the aim of creating a new hospitality venue with the major focus around the sale of food and beverage, with performance a supporting part of the offer.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

NOTE:    This is a copy of the resolution that was resolved by exception in open session in section 6.0-Items Resolved by Exception on page 10.

Mayor

Chief Executive Officer