Sue Heins (Mayor)

Ruth Robins (Deputy Mayor)

Jody Williams

Ethan Hrnjak

Joeline Hackman (left the meeting at 11.20pm)

Nicholas Beaugeard (remote)

Bonnie Harvey

Sarah Grattan

Candy Bingham

Bob Giltinan OAM JP

Vincent De Luca OAM

Mandeep Singh JP

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

Mal McDonald

Acting Director Planning & Place

Campbell Pfeiffer

Director Transport & Assets

Caroline Foley

Chief Financial Officer

Eskil Julliard

General Counsel

Kylie Walshe

Executive Manager Community, Arts & Culture

Angela Casey

Executive Manager Sports & Recreation

Jeremy Smith

Executive Manager Parks & Open Space

Kent Bull

Principal Planner Strategic & Place Planning

Kristie Debney

Executive Manager Property, Building & Beach Services

Eva Havenstein

Executive Manager Capital Projects

Sarah Dunstan

Executive Manager Governance & Risk

Lesley Milbourne

Principal Governance Officer

Lauren Reti

Senior Advisor Governance

Brendan Shaw

Service Delivery Analyst

Mehadi Hassan

Senior Service Desk Analyst

Procedural Motion - Leave of Absence

186/25 Resolved

Cr Hrnjak / Cr Williams

That Council accept the application for a leave of absence from Councillor Glanville for the August Ordinary Council meeting.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Request for Remote Attendance

187/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Robins

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

CARRIED

3.1         Minutes of the Ordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on 15 July 2025

188/25 Resolved

Cr Harvey / Cr Hackman

That the minutes of the Ordinary Northern Beaches Council Meeting held on 15 July 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 - Permission to Address Council

189/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Grattan

That Joshua Beer, Serafina Volpe and Sadie Holmewood be granted permission to address Council in the Public Forum.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Public Speaker - extension of time

Cr Harvey / Cr Hrnjak

That Stephen Hancock be granted an extension of one minute to address the meeting.

LOST

Procedural Motion - Public Speaker - extension of time

190/25 Resolved

Cr Harvey / Cr Bingham

That Marita Macrae be granted an extension of one minute to address the meeting.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Public Speaker - extension of time

Cr De Luca / Cr Singh

That Warren Bingham be granted an extension of one minute to address the meeting.

LOST

Procedural Motion - Public Speaker - extension of time

191/25 Resolved

Cr Williams / Cr Dillon

That Gordon Lang be granted an extension of one minute to address the meeting.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Public Speaker - extension of time

Cr Heins / Cr Robins

That Marita Macrae be granted an extension of one minute to address the meeting.

LOST

Procedural Motion - 1 Motion of Urgency

192/25 Resolved

Cr Grattan / Cr De Luca

That as a matter of urgency Council consider a motion in relation to the proposed closure of St Cecilias’s School, Balgowlah at the end of the 2025 school year.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

193/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That

1.         Items 7.2, 11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 13.3, 14.3, 14.4, 18.1, 18.3, 18.5 and 18.6 are dealt with by exception with the recommendations being adopted.

2.         The reports for items 18.1, 18.3, 18.5 and 18.6 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.  

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

7.2         Mayoral Minute No 10/2025 - Recognition at the Australian Road Safety Foundation Awards 

194/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Formally acknowledge the outstanding achievement at the Australian Road Safety Foundation Awards for the Know the Code – E-bike Safety Campaign.

2.       Acknowledge the efforts of all staff responsible for delivering this award-winning project for the community.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

11.2       Minutes of the Northern Beaches Bush Fire Management Committee Meetings held on 4 March 2025 and 16 April 2025 

195/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council note the confirmed minutes of the Northern Beaches Bush Fire Management Committee meetings held on 4 March 2025 and 16 April 2025.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

12.1       Fire & Rescue NSW Inspection Report - Raglan Street, Manly 

196/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council note the report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

12.2       Fire & Rescue NSW Inspection Report - Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen 

197/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council note the report.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

13.3       Proposed Road Reserve Closure and Land Classification - Part Kennedy Street, Manly 

198/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Note that no submissions were received in respect of the proposed closure of the Council public road reserve being part of Kennedy Street, Manly, adjacent to Lot 1 DP 65674, Lot 4 DP 1161541, Lot 1 DP 168527 and Lot 1 DP 168526 (Subject Land).

2.       Authorise the formal closure of the Subject Land under the provisions of the Roads Act 1993 and take the necessary steps to implement this closure.

3.       Classify the Subject Land as Community Land under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993.

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

14.3       Notice of Motion No 34/2025 - Humane Alternatives to 1080 Poison for the Management of Feral Animals 

NOTE:    Councillor Harvey and Councillor Hrnjak submitted this notice of motion

199/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Prepare a report as soon as practicable that outlines more humane alternatives to 1080 poison for the management of feral animals on Council-managed land.

2.       Write to The Hon. Rose Jackson MLC, Minister for Lands and Water, and the Members for Manly, Wakehurst, Pittwater and Davidson to advocate for:

a.       the use of more humane alternatives to 1080 poison (Sodium Fluoroacetate) to manage feral animals on government owned or managed lands

b.       increased government support and funding (e.g. through grants) for local government towards best practice management of feral animals

c.       an education program for land managers on more humane alternatives to these poisons.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

14.4       Notice of Motion No 35/2025 - Legislative Reforms for Weeds 

NOTE:    Councillor De Luca submitted this notice of motion

200/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Note the ongoing challenges of managing local invasive weeds and the resulting impacts upon the community and environment.

2.       Write to The Hon. Tara Moriarty MLC, Minister for Agriculture, to request:

a.       an update on the implementation of the recommendations from the 2023 Statutory Review of the Biosecurity Act 2015

b.       increased government support and funding for councils for the management of local invasive weeds.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

18.1       Offer to Receive Private Land - Newport 

201/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Note the resolution of the former Pittwater Council on 7 July 2014 to accept the parcels of land at 59 Grandview Drive, Newport (Lots 29 and 30 DP 16029).

2.       Express its condolences to the family and friends of the property owner, and its gratitude for the offer of the gift of the land.

3.       Write to the NSW Public Trustee in its capacity as the executor of the estate for the owner of 57 and 59 Grandview Drive, Newport and advise that Northern Beaches Council:

a.       intends to accept the transfer of Lots 29 and 30 DP 16029

b.       shall, to the extent lawfully possible, comply with conditions 3, 3.2, 3.3 and 6.4 of the Will of the late owner.

4.       Authorise classification of Lots 29 and 30 DP 16029 as Community Land under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, upon any transfer of the land to Council.

5.       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

18.3       Exemption from Tender - Aquatic Merchandise 

202/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Resolve pursuant to section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for the supply of swimwear and aquatic merchandise by Zoggs and Speedo because of extenuating circumstances by reason of:

a.       Council has an immediate need to continue to stock both Speedo and Zoggs swimwear and equipment for sale to meet customer requirements.

b.       It is unlikely to present better value for money by inviting new tenders for the supply of swimwear and aquatic merchandise.

2.       Endorse the continued purchase of swimwear and equipment from Speedo and Zoggs for up to 5 years.

3.       Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer as appropriate to give effect to this resolution including the execution of all necessary documentation.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

18.5       RFT 2025/080 - External Remedial Building Works at North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club 

203/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Accept the tender of Pro-Asset Painting Maintenance Services Pty Ltd for RFT 2025/080 – External Building Remedial Works at North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club for the sum of $398,870 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

18.6       RFT 2022/059 - Tree Services Panel - Appointment of Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty. Ltd. 

204/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Appoint Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty. Ltd., trading as Summit Open Space Services to the panel for RFT 2022/059 – Provision of Tree Maintenance Services Panel for the period 20 August 2025 to 1 February 2026 with 2 one-year options to extend the term subject to satisfactory performance.

2.       Resolve pursuant to section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for the contract referred to in (1) because of extenuating circumstances by reason of the following:

a.       The Panel is operating effectively with the exception of the one provider which was unable to fulfil its obligations under the Panel Deed.

b.       To meet Council’s service requirements, more than one provider is needed to hold the necessary certification to work within the exclusion zone around power lines.

c.       It would be unreasonable in the circumstances to re-tender these services while there is still a substantial period of time remaining on the contract.

d.       The proposed contractor has the appropriate skills and experience to provide the necessary services.

e.       The contractor’s capability in delivering the required services was previously assessed through an open tender process.

3.       Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution including the execution of any required documentation.

RESOLVED BY EXCEPTION

Procedural Motion - Change to Order of Business

205/25 Resolved

Cr Korzy / Cr Hackman

That the order of business be changed so the matter of urgency be brought forward and dealt with immediately.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Matter of Urgency

206/25 Resolved

Cr Grattan / Cr De Luca

That Council:

1.         Note the announcement by the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay of its intention to close St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, Balgowlah at the end of the 2025 school year.

2.         Recognise the long history and contribution of St Cecilia’s School to the Balgowlah and wider Northern Beaches community, and the significant concern and distress this announcement has caused to students, families, staff and parishioners.

3.         Call on the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay to:

a.       pause implementation of the proposed closure

b.       undertake an additional consultation process with affected children, families, staff, parishioners, and the broader local community before making any final decision

c.       extend the timeframe for families to make placement decisions for at least 2 months after a final decision is made

d.       consider requests for wellbeing and/or financial support for affected students, families and staff.

4.         Request the Mayor write to the Bishop of Broken Bay, the Director of Schools for the Diocese, and the Parish Priest of Manly Freshwater Parish conveying Council’s position and urging a pause, further consultation and support for affected families.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

7.1         Mayoral Minute No 9/2025 - Cost Shifting onto Local Government 

207/25 Resolved

Cr Heins

That Council:

1.       Note the findings of the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Cost Shifting report for the 2023/24 financial year.

2.       Write to the Premier, the NSW Treasurer and the NSW Minister for Local Government seeking that they urgently address these costs through a combination of regulatory reform and appropriate funding.

3.       Thank the President of LGNSW for the Association’s leadership on this important topic.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

9.1         Voting delegates for Local Government NSW election and Annual Conference 2025 

208/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Bingham

That Council:

1.         Endorse the proposed motions contained in the report, with the following changes, for submission to the Local Government NSW 2025 Annual Conference under the headings:

a.         Promoting better practice

b.         Preschool expansion - Add to the proposed motion, the following statement from Background:

Reaffirm its commitment to expanding access to preschool places in schools and accelerate the delivery of public preschool infrastructure.

The amended motion regarding Preschools should read:

That Local Government NSW call upon the NSW and Federal Governments to:

1.       Support a prioritised process to enable state government supported preschool programs being established in long day care services to ensure affordable and flexible options for families.

2.       Reaffirm its commitment to expanding access to preschool places in schools and accelerate the delivery of public preschool infrastructure.

c.         Tackling plastic waste - Add the words ‘and disposal’ to the end of sentence in the second point.

The amended motion regarding Plastics should read:

That Local Government NSW call upon the NSW and Federal Governments for legislative and policy reform to:

1.       Develop a program to phase out the use of ‘difficult to recycle’ plastics such as soft plastics and polystyrene.

2.       Develop and implement a national product stewardship scheme for plastics, where organisations that make and sell plastics also take responsibility for managing adverse impacts and disposal.

3.       Support the plastic recycling sector by:

a.       providing an appropriate level of funding to help build infrastructure to recover valuable materials from recyclable plastics.

b.       developing sustainable markets for recovered plastics.

d.         Enhanced regulation for tree removal and urban canopy protection

e.         Local government infrastructure for low and mid-rise housing reforms – remove point 3.

The amended motion regarding Local infrastructure funding for low and mid-rise housing should read:

That Local Government NSW advocate to the NSW Government for immediate financial and infrastructure support to councils to address the impacts of the Low and Mid-Rise Housing (LMRH) Policy. Specifically, Local Government NSW urge the NSW Government to:

1.       Acknowledge the absence of direct financial support for the significant local infrastructure required as a result of the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy.

2.       Undertake the necessary legislative or policy reform to enable councils to increase section 7.11 or 7.12 contributions above current caps (e.g. up to 3% in LMRH areas), including amending the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, without requiring separate approval from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

f.          Implementation of recommendations from inquiry into essential worker housing

g.         Development contributions conditions on complying development certificates

h.         Building Information Certificates

2.         Nominate Councillors Robins, Williams, Hrnjak, Hackman, Beaugeard, Harvey, Dillon, Korzy Grattan and Heins as voting delegates for motions to the Local Government NSW 2025 Annual Conference.

3.         Nominate Councillors Robins, Williams, Hrnjak, Hackman, Beaugeard, Harvey, Dillon, Korzy Grattan and Heins as voting delegates to the 2025 Local Government NSW office holders board election.

4.         Delegate authority to the Mayor to nominate any further voting delegates in circumstances where a voting delegate is no longer able to participate or attend.

Voting

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

AGAINST:          Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca and Cr Singh

Carried

Procedural Motion - Adjourn the Meeting

209/25 Resolved

Cr Grattan / Cr Harvey

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

CARRIED

9.2         Draft Councillor Social Media Policy 

210/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Grattan

That Council:

1.       Adopt the Councillor Social Media Policy (Attachment 3).

2.       Revoke the Councillor Use of Social Media Policy (Attachment 1).

Voting

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

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

Carried

9.3         Monthly Investment Report - June 2025 

211/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Robins

That Council note the Investment Report as at 30 June 2025, including the certification by the Responsible Accounting Officer.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

10.1       Response to Notice of Motion 14/2025 - Supporting our Northern Beaches Youth Advisory Group 

212/25 Resolved

Cr Hrnjak / Cr Singh

That Council:

1.         Note the report.

2.         Supply optional magnetic name badges to members of the Youth Advisory Group, with the title ‘Youth Advisory Group Member’.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

10.2       The Parklife Partnership Pty Ltd - Rent Arrears Write Off 

Cr Korzy / Cr Bingham

That Council approve the write-off of the rental amount of $45,069 (including GST) - account BP10816 and BP22367 for The Parklife Partnership Pty Ltd, under section 213 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

Amendment

Cr De Luca / Cr Singh

That the matter be deferred to the next available Council Meeting.

Voting

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

AGAINST:          Cr Harvey

Carried

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED AND BECAME THE MOTION

213/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Singh

That the matter be deferred to the next available Council Meeting.

Voting

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

AGAINST:          Cr Harvey

Carried

11.1       Outcome of Public Exhibition - Draft Memorials and Naming Honours Policy 

Cr Hrnjak / Cr Grattan

That Council:

1.       Adopt the Memorials and Naming Honours Policy at Attachment 2.

2.       Revoke the following policies:

a.     Naming our Reserves, Facilities and Road Policy 2019 (Attachment 3)

b.     Reserves - Outdoor Furniture - Dedication Policy R50 (Attachment 4)

c.     Plaques in Parks and Reserves Policy No 157 (Attachment 5)

d.     Memorials, Plaques and Naming of Assets Policy PL 360 (Attachment 6).

Amendment

Cr Hrnjak / Cr De Luca

That Council:

1.       Adopt the Memorials and Naming Honours Policy at Attachment 2 subject to staff making the necessary amendments to the Policy to have the effect that Council’s preferred form of memorial is a tree with the option of a plaque if approved by Council staff.

2.       Revoke the following policies:

a.       Naming our Reserves, Facilities and Road Policy 2019 (Attachment 3)

b.       Reserves - Outdoor Furniture - Dedication Policy R50 (Attachment 4)

c.       Plaques in Parks and Reserves Policy No 157 (Attachment 5)

d.       Memorials, Plaques and Naming of Assets Policy PL 360 (Attachment 6).

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca, Cr Singh, Cr Dillon and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Bingham and Cr Korzy

Carried

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED AND BECAME THE MOTION

214/25 Resolved

Cr Hrnjak / Cr De Luca

That Council:

1.       Adopt the Memorials and Naming Honours Policy at Attachment 2 subject to staff making the necessary amendments to the Policy to have the effect that Council’s preferred form of memorial is a tree with the option of a plaque if approved by Council staff.

2.       Revoke the following policies:

a.       Naming our Reserves, Facilities and Road Policy 2019 (Attachment 3)

b.       Reserves - Outdoor Furniture - Dedication Policy R50 (Attachment 4)

c.       Plaques in Parks and Reserves Policy No 157 (Attachment 5)

d.       Memorials, Plaques and Naming of Assets Policy PL 360 (Attachment 6).

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

11.3       Outcome of Public Exhibition - Draft Mona Vale Beach (Southern End) Plan of Management 

215/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Robins

That Council:

1.       Note its consideration of the submissions and comments received in respect of the public exhibition of the draft Mona Vale Beach (Southern End) Plan of Management.

2.       Note its opinion that amendments incorporated into the final draft Mona Vale Beach (Southern End) Plan of Management at Attachment 2 of the report for this item are not substantial and therefore the final draft Mona Vale Beach (Southern End) Plan of Management may be adopted without further public exhibition.

3.       Note the adoption of the Mona Vale Beach (Southern End) Plan of Management will result in the land concerned being categorised by reference to Council’s previously assigned categories, including the category of Natural Area Foreshore for that part of Crown Reserve R1040912 which falls within the boundary of the Plan of Management.

4.       Note the adoption of the Mona Vale Beach (Southern End) Plan of Management under section 41 of the Local Government Act 1993 will amend the Ocean Beaches Plan of Management 2005.

5.       Adopt the Mona Vale Beach (Southern End) Plan of Management at Attachment 2 as the Plan of Management for the land concerned under section 40(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 as modified by clause 70B of the Crown Land Management Regulation 2018 and section 3.23(6) of the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (to the extent applicable).

6.       Send a copy of the adopted Mona Vale Beach (Southern End) Plan of Management to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Voting

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

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

Carried

11.4       Proposal for an Off-leash Dog Trial at Mona Vale Beach (South) 

Cr De Luca / Cr Robins

That Council:

1.       As the determining authority pursuant to Division 5.1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in respect of the off-leash dog trial proposed for Mona Vale Beach (south), incorporating the mitigation and management measures/safeguards in the Review of Environmental Factors Mona Vale Beach (south) Off-leash Dog Trial 2025 (REF 2025) at Attachment 1, as set out in the report for this item and REF 2025 (Off-leash Dog Trial) (being the relevant ‘activity’):

a.     Note that, in examining and taking into account to the fullest extent possible all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment by reason of the Off-Leash Dog Trial activity, it has had regard to REF 2025, section 5.5(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, section 171 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and the Guidelines for Division 5.1 assessments prepared by the Department of Environment and Planning dated 2022.

b.     Determine that the Off-leash Dog Trial activity is not likely to significantly affect the environment having regard to REF 2025, section 5.7 of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979, section 171 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and the Guidelines for Division 5.1 assessments prepared by the Department of Environment and Planning dated 2022.

2.       Vary the order in the Dog Control Policy No 30 at Attachment 2 to remove the prohibition on dogs on Mona Vale Beach (south) and permit the Off Leash Dog Trial in accordance with the amended Dog Control Policy No 30 at Attachment 3, under sections 13(6) and 14 of the Companion Animals Act 1998.

3.       By order under section 13(6) of the Companion Animals Act 1998, declare the public place the subject of the Off Leash Dog Trial (being the 12 month trial of the dog off-leash area for Mona Vale Beach (south) referred to in the report for this item, the amended Dog Control Policy No 30 and REF 2025 and including all recommended mitigation and management measures/safeguards), to be an off leash dog area, with this declaration to apply from 14 October 2025 to 13 October 2026, such that dogs will be permitted off-leash on this land between those dates at the following times:

a.       5.30am to 10.00am and 5.00pm to 9.00pm, Monday to Sunday (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

b.       6.00am to 10.00am and 4.00pm to 7.00pm, Monday to Sunday (Australian Eastern Standard Time).

4.       Approve the Off-leash Dog Trial at Mona Vale Beach (south), including the implementation of the mitigation and management measures/safeguards set out in REF 2025, to proceed on the basis set out in the report for this item and REF 2025.

5.       Be provided with a report on the outcomes of the Off-leash Dog Trial at Mona Vale Beach (south).

6.       Ensure that signage installed for the trial include a QR code that allows community members to easily report issues of non-compliance.

7.       Include in the report on the outcomes of the trial at (5) consideration of:

a.         data relating to non-compliance at the trial site during the trial period

b.         observations of non-compliance at other nearby locations during the trial period.       

216/25 Resolved - Motion be put

Cr De Luca

That the motion be now put.

Carried

217/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Robins

That Council:

1.As the determining authority pursuant to Division 5.1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in respect of the off-leash dog trial proposed for Mona Vale Beach (south), incorporating the mitigation and management measures/safeguards in the Review of Environmental Factors Mona Vale Beach (south) Off-leash Dog Trial 2025 (REF 2025) at Attachment 1, as set out in the report for this item and REF 2025 (Off-leash Dog Trial) (being the relevant ‘activity’):

a.     Note that, in examining and taking into account to the fullest extent possible all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment by reason of the Off-Leash Dog Trial activity, it has had regard to REF 2025, section 5.5(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, section 171 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and the Guidelines for Division 5.1 assessments prepared by the Department of Environment and Planning dated 2022.

b.     Determine that the Off-leash Dog Trial activity is not likely to significantly affect the environment having regard to REF 2025, section 5.7 of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979, section 171 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and the Guidelines for Division 5.1 assessments prepared by the Department of Environment and Planning dated 2022.

2.       Vary the order in the Dog Control Policy No 30 at Attachment 2 to remove the prohibition on dogs on Mona Vale Beach (south) and permit the Off Leash Dog Trial in accordance with the amended Dog Control Policy No 30 at Attachment 3, under sections 13(6) and 14 of the Companion Animals Act 1998.

3.       By order under section 13(6) of the Companion Animals Act 1998, declare the public place the subject of the Off Leash Dog Trial (being the 12 month trial of the dog off-leash area for Mona Vale Beach (south) referred to in the report for this item, the amended Dog Control Policy No 30 and REF 2025 and including all recommended mitigation and management measures/safeguards), to be an off leash dog area, with this declaration to apply from 14 October 2025 to 13 October 2026, such that dogs will be permitted off-leash on this land between those dates at the following times:

a.       5.30am to 10.00am and 5.00pm to 9.00pm, Monday to Sunday (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

b.       6.00am to 10.00am and 4.00pm to 7.00pm, Monday to Sunday (Australian Eastern Standard Time).

4.       Approve the Off-leash Dog Trial at Mona Vale Beach (south), including the implementation of the mitigation and management measures/safeguards set out in REF 2025, to proceed on the basis set out in the report for this item and REF 2025.

5.       Be provided with a report on the outcomes of the Off-leash Dog Trial at Mona Vale Beach (south).

6.       Ensure that signage installed for the trial include a QR code that allows community members to easily report issues of non-compliance.

7.       Include in the report on the outcomes of the trial at (5) consideration of:

a.    data relating to non-compliance at the trial site during the trial period

b.    observations of non-compliance at other nearby locations during the trial period.

Voting

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

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

Carried

12.3       Outcome of Public Exhibition - Development Control Plans Amendment - Low and Mid-Rise Housing - Adoption and Implementation 

Cr De Luca / Cr Singh

That Council:

1.       Approve amendments to Manly Development Control Plan 2013, Warringah Development Control Plan 2011, and Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan as outlined in Attachment 2 to this report. 

2.       Give notice of the adoption and commencement of the above in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

Amendment

Cr Hackman / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.         Approve amendments to Manly Development Control Plan 2013, Warringah Development Control Plan 2011, and Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan as outlined in Attachment 2 to this report subject to Requirement R26 of the Manly DCP 2013, Requirement R29 of the Warringah DCP 2011 and Requirement R28 of Pittwater 21 DCP being amended to read as follows:

Development is to incorporate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in accordance with the following provisions:

b)    100% of visitor and car share parking spaces and 20% of resident parking spaces are to be fitted with a dedicated charging station (Level 2 - minimum 7kW or the minimum set by the National Construction Code, whichever is greater) prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate.

2.         Give notice of the adoption and commencement of the above in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Dillon and Cr Korzy

AGAINST:          Cr Robins, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca, Cr Singh and Cr Heins

Carried

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED AND BECAME THE MOTION

Motion

Cr Hackman / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.         Approve amendments to Manly Development Control Plan 2013, Warringah Development Control Plan 2011, and Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan as outlined in Attachment 2 to this report subject to Requirement R26 of the Manly DCP 2013, Requirement R29 of the Warringah DCP 2011 and Requirement R28 of Pittwater 21 DCP being amended to read as follows:

Development is to incorporate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in accordance with the following provisions:

b)    100% of visitor and car share parking spaces and 20% of resident parking spaces are to be fitted with a dedicated charging station (Level 2 - minimum 7kW or the minimum set by the National Construction Code, whichever is greater) prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate.

2.         Give notice of the adoption and commencement of the above in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

Amendment

Cr Korzy / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.         Approve amendments to Manly Development Control Plan 2013, Warringah Development Control Plan 2011, and Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan as outlined in Attachment 2 to this report subject to:

Requirement R7, Table 2 and Requirement R9, Table 6 of the Manly DCP 2013, Requirement R10, Table 2 and Requirement R12, Table 6 of the Warringah DCP 2011, Requirement R13, Table 2 and Requirement R11, Table 6 of the Pittwater 21 DCP being amended to read as follows:

Table 2: Minimum Deep Soil (applies to the whole development):

Table 6: Minimum Deep Soil for residential flat buildings and shop top housing - applies to the whole development:

2.         Give notice of the adoption and commencement of the above in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

Voting

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

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

Lost

218/25 Resolved - Motion be put

Cr Korzy

That the motion be now put.

CARRIED

THE AMENDMENT WAS LOST AND DEBATE RESUMED ON THE SUBSTANTIVE MOTION

Motion

Cr Hackman / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.         Approve amendments to Manly Development Control Plan 2013, Warringah Development Control Plan 2011, and Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan as outlined in Attachment 2 to this report subject to Requirement R26 of the Manly DCP 2013, Requirement R29 of the Warringah DCP 2011 and Requirement R28 of Pittwater 21 DCP being amended to read as follows:

Development is to incorporate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in accordance with the following provisions:

b)    100% of visitor and car share parking spaces and 20% of resident parking spaces are to be fitted with a dedicated charging station (Level 2 - minimum 7kW or the minimum set by the National Construction Code, whichever is greater) prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate.

2.         Give notice of the adoption and commencement of the above in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Hackman, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham and Cr Korzy

AGAINST:          Cr Robins, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca, Cr Singh, 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.

THE MOTION WAS LOST AND DEBATE RESUMED ON THE FORESHADOWED ORIGINAL MOTION

219/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Singh

That Council:

1.         Approve amendments to Manly Development Control Plan 2013, Warringah Development Control Plan 2011, and Pittwater 21 Development Control Plan as outlined in Attachment 2 to this report.

2.         Give notice of the adoption and commencement of the above in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Hrnjak, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Bingham, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca, Cr Singh, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Hackman

Carried

220/25 Resolved

Cr Heins / Cr Robins

That:

1.         In accordance with clause 19.3 of the Code of Meeting Practice the meeting time be extended by 30 minutes.

2.         The order of business change to bring forward items 18.2, 18.4 and 18.7 to be dealt with immediately.

3.         In accordance with the requirements of section 10A of the Local Government Act 1993 as addressed below, Council resolve to close the meeting to the public to consider and discuss:

a.     Item 18.2 Offer to Purchase State Land – Church Point on the basis that it involves the receipt and discussion of commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council [10A(2)(d(ii)) Local Government Act 1993].

This report discusses/provides advice concerning NSW Government land being offered to Council. On balance, the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of the information about the matter outweighs the public interest in maintaining openness and transparency in Council decision-making because the disclosure of this information could jeopardise the proposal.

b.     Item 18.4 RFT 2025/070 - Narrabeen Lagoon Clearance Works 2025 on the basis that it involves the receipt and discussion of commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it [10A(2)(d(i)) Local Government Act 1993].

This report discusses/provides advice concerning commercial tenders. On balance, the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of the information about the matter outweighs the public interest in maintaining openness and transparency in Council decision-making because the disclosure of this information would result in the release of commercial in confidence information.

c.     Item 18.7 RFT 2025/098 - Whale Beach & Mona Vale Beach Rockpool Repairs on the basis that it involves the receipt and discussion of commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it [10A(2)(d(i)) Local Government Act 1993].

This report discusses/provides advice concerning commercial tenders. On balance, the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of the information about the matter outweighs the public interest in maintaining openness and transparency in Council decision-making because the disclosure of this information would result in the release of commercial in confidence information.

3.       The resolutions passed by Council in closed session be made public after the conclusion of the closed session and such resolutions be recorded in the minutes of the Council meeting.

NOTE: The meeting moved into closed session at 10:42pm

18.1       Offer to Receive Private Land - Newport

201/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Note the resolution of the former Pittwater Council on 7 July 2014 to accept the parcels of land at 59 Grandview Drive, Newport (Lots 29 and 30 DP 16029).

2.       Express its condolences to the family and friends of the property owner, and its gratitude for the offer of the gift of the land.

3.       Write to the NSW Public Trustee in its capacity as the executor of the estate for the owner of 57 and 59 Grandview Drive, Newport and advise that Northern Beaches Council:

a.       intends to accept the transfer of Lots 29 and 30 DP 16029

b.       shall, to the extent lawfully possible, comply with conditions 3, 3.2, 3.3 and 6.4 of the Will of the late owner.

4.       Authorise classification of Lots 29 and 30 DP 16029 as Community Land under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, upon any transfer of the land to Council.

5.       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

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 11.

18.2       Offer to Purchase State Land – Church Point

221/25 Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Dillon

That Council:

1.       Note the NSW Government’s offer to sell to Council the Subject Land referred to in the confidential report at market value.

2.       Write to the relevant Minister with the recommendation that the land be transferred to Council at nominal cost and with the intent that the Subject Land be managed as a bushland reserve.

3.       Only acquire the Subject Land if a proposed land transfer at nominal cost is agreed by the landowner.

4.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to take any necessary action to give effect to this resolution.

Voting

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

AGAINST:          Nil

ABSENT:            Cr Korzy

Carried

18.3       Exemption from Tender - Aquatic Merchandise

202/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Resolve pursuant to section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for the supply of swimwear and aquatic merchandise by Zoggs and Speedo because of extenuating circumstances by reason of:

a.       Council has an immediate need to continue to stock both Speedo and Zoggs swimwear and equipment for sale to meet customer requirements.

b.       It is unlikely to present better value for money by inviting new tenders for the supply of swimwear and aquatic merchandise.

2.       Endorse the continued purchase of swimwear and equipment from Speedo and Zoggs for up to 5 years.

3.       Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer as appropriate to give effect to this resolution including the execution of all necessary documentation.

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 12.

18.4       RFT 2025/070 - Narrabeen Lagoon Clearance Works 2025

222/25 Resolved

Cr De Luca / Cr Robins

That Council:

1.       Accept the tender of Coastwide Civil Pty Limited for RFT 2025/070 – Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance Clearance Works 2025 for the sum of $904,713 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.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

18.5       RFT 2025/080 - External Remedial Building Works at North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club

203/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Accept the tender of Pro-Asset Painting Maintenance Services Pty Ltd for RFT 2025/080 – External Building Remedial Works at North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club for the sum of $398,870 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 12.

18.6       RFT 2022/059 - Tree Services Panel - Appointment of Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

204/25Resolved

Cr Robins / Cr Hrnjak

That Council:

1.       Appoint Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty. Ltd., trading as Summit Open Space Services to the panel for RFT 2022/059 – Provision of Tree Maintenance Services Panel for the period 20 August 2025 to 1 February 2026 with 2 one-year options to extend the term subject to satisfactory performance.

2.       Resolve pursuant to section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for the contract referred to in (1) because of extenuating circumstances by reason of the following:

a.       The Panel is operating effectively with the exception of the one provider which was unable to fulfil its obligations under the Panel Deed.

b.       To meet Council’s service requirements, more than one provider is needed to hold the necessary certification to work within the exclusion zone around power lines.

c.       It would be unreasonable in the circumstances to re-tender these services while there is still a substantial period of time remaining on the contract.

d.       The proposed contractor has the appropriate skills and experience to provide the necessary services.

e.       The contractor’s capability in delivering the required services was previously assessed through an open tender process.

3.       Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution including the execution of any required documentation.

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 13.

18.7       RFT 2025/098 - Whale Beach & Mona Vale Beach Rockpool Repairs

223/25 Resolved

Cr Korzy / Cr Dillon

That Council:

1.       Accept the tender of Hibernian Contracting Pty Ltd for 2025/098 – Whale Beach & Mona Vale Beach Rockpool Repairs for the sum of $331,060 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.

Voting

FOR:                   Unanimous

Carried

13.1       Outdoor Dining Trial - Rialto Lane, Manly 

225/25 Resolved

Cr Bingham / Cr Beaugeard

That Council end the outdoor dining trial at Rollers Bakehouse Café in Rialto Lane, Manly.

Voting

FOR:                   Cr Robins, Cr Williams, Cr Beaugeard, Cr Bingham, Cr Dillon, Cr Korzy and Cr Heins

AGAINST:          Cr Hrnjak, Cr Harvey, Cr Grattan, Cr Giltinan, Cr De Luca and Cr Singh

ABSENT:            Cr Hackman

Carried

Mayor

Chief Executive Officer