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Thursday 17 May 2012 - Issue 19/12

COUNCILLOR INFORMATION BULLETIN

IN THIS ISSUE

Item Page

1 QUARTERLY REVIEW SUMMARY PRESENTATION .......................................... 4 2 4 YEAR DELIVERY PLAN 2012/2016 - MONDAY 4 JUNE 2012........................ 4 3 USE OF MOBILE PHONES AT COUNCIL MEETINGS......................................... 5 4 NOTIFICATIONS TO UPGRADE OPTUS TELECOMMUNICATION

FACILITIES WITHOUT DEVELOPMENT CONSENT AT AN EXISTING BUILDING - CNR MAGDALA AND PITTWATER ROAD, RYDE, AND AT No. 160 ROWE STREET, EASTWOOD................................................................. 6

5 COUNCILLOR PORTAL......................................................................................... 7 6 IPWEA NSW EXCELLENCE AWARDS - WINNER ............................................... 8 7 DRAFT RYDE LEP 2011 AND DRAFT RYDE DCP 2011 - EXHIBITION.............. 9 8 PLANNING PROPOSAL - 461-495 VICTORIA ROAD, GLADESVILLE .............. 11 9 UPGRADE OF PITTWATER ROAD (HIGH STREET TO EPPING ROAD) -

Stage 1 - Coxs Road to Bronhill Avenue, North Ryde.......................................... 13 10 RYDE RIVERWALK PROJECT - PM2010/73 - Bill Mitchell Park to Glades

Bay Park. .............................................................................................................. 14 11 YAMBLE RESERVE - Proposed Construction of Alterations to Existing

Amenities Building. ............................................................................................... 15 12 IVANHOE PLACE HOUSING ESTATE - RESPONSE FROM LOCAL

MEMBER .............................................................................................................. 17 13 NOTICE OF EXHIBITION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO

AFFORDABLE HOUSING SEPP RELATING TO GROUP HOMES.................... 18 14 BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - Minutes of Meeting held

16 April 2012......................................................................................................... 19 15 CUSTOMISED SEATING PROJECT- Partnership with Medowbank TAFE

Youth Outreach Program...................................................................................... 25 16 MEETINGS WITH STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTERS..................................... 26 17 MAYOR'S DIARY FOR THE PERIOD 3 MAY TO 16 MAY 2012 ......................... 27 18 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.................................................... 29 19 ATTENDANCE OF GROUP MANAGER, COMMUNITY LIFE AT 2012

LGMA NATIONAL CONFERENCE, PERTH ........................................................ 33

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THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2012 5.00pm Economic Development Advisory

Committee Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 2

Contact: Nathan Pratt, Economic Development Manager – 9952 8239 Chairperson - Councillor Yedelian OAM

TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2012 5.30pm Workshop - Eastwood Master Plan

Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 2

Contact: Dominic Johnson, Group Manager Environment and Planning – 9952 8190

6.30pm Dinner 7.30pm Council Meeting

Civic Centre, Level 6, Council Chambers

THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012 10.00am Traffic Committee


Contact: Terry Dodds, Group Manager, Public Works – 9952 8102

6.30pm Community Harmony Reference

Group Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 2

Contact: Jonathan Nanlohy, Social Policy & Planning Coordinator – 9952 8300 Chairperson - Councillor Yedelian OAM

FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2012 7.00am Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast

Civic Hall Contact: Danielle Dickson, Group Manager

Community Life – 9952 8061

MONDAY, 28 MAY 2012 6.00pm Eastwood Events & Promotions

Advisory Committee Eastwood Women’s Rest Centre

Contact: Courtney Long, Team Manager Event Development – 9952 8385 Chairperson - Councillor Li

TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2012 No Meetings FRIDAY 1, JUNE 2012 7.30am Prayer Meeting

Supper Room, Level 6, Civic Centre Contact: Councillor Vic Tagg MONDAY, 4 JUNE 2012 5.30pm Council hosting Ryde Business

Forum - Presentation of 4 Year Delivery Plan Ryde Planning Business Centre

Contact: Nathan Pratt, Economic Development Manager – 9952 8239

TUESDAY, 5 JUNE 2012 4.00pm Planning and Environment Committee

Meeting Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 2

4.30pm Works and Community Committee


5.30pm Workshop - Children's Play

Implementation Plan Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 1

Contact: Danielle Dickson, Group Manager Community Life – 9952 8061

6.00pm Workshop - Tidy Suburbs


Contact: Dominic Johnson, Group Manager Environment and Planning – 9952 8190

6.30pm Dinner


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7.30pm 4 Year Delivery Plan Public Meeting


Contact: Roy Newsome, Group Manager Corporate Services – 9952 8011

WEDNESDAY, 6 JUNE 2012 4.00pm Access Committee


Contact: William Davies, Section Manager Access & Equity – 9952 8329 Chairperson - Councillor O'Donnell

6.30pm Dinner 7.30pm Civic Precinct Committee Meeting


THURSDAY, 7 JUNE 2012 4.00pm Quarterly Combined Chambers of

Commerce Meeting Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 2

Contact: Nathan Pratt, Economic Development Manager – 9952 8239

7.30pm Citizenship Ceremony

Civic Hall Contact: Courtney Long, Team Manager Event

Development – 9952 8082 TUESDAY, 12 JUNE 2012 6.00pm Workshop - Wheeled Sports Advisory

Committee Expression of Interest Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 2

Contact: Danielle Dickson, Group Manager Community Life – 9952 8061

6.30pm Dinner 7.30pm Council Meeting

Civic Centre, Level 6, Council Chambers

MONDAY, 18 JUNE 2012 6.00pm Bicycle Advisory Committee


Contact: Harry Muker, Section Manager – Traffic & Governance – 9952 8116 Chairperson – Councillor Perram

TUESDAY, 19 JUNE 2012 4.00pm Planning and Environment Committee


4.30pm Works and Community Committee


6.30pm Dinner 7.30pm Workforce Plan, Long Term Financial

Plan and Asset Management Plan Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 2

Contact: Beki Boulet, Manager - Strategy & Organisational Development – 9952 8040

THURSDAY, 21 JUNE 2012 5.30pm Crime Prevention Advisory Committee


Contact: Chris Hellmundt, Acting Senior Community Planner – 9952 8302 Chairperson – Councillor Maggio

MONDAY, 25 JUNE 2012 5.30pm Climate Change & Sustainability

Advisory Committee Civic Centre, Level 5, Committee Room 2

Contact: Sam Cappelli, Manager - Environment – 9952 8263 Chairperson - Councillor Campbell


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1 QUARTERLY REVIEW SUMMARY PRESENTATION

ATTACHED SEPARATELY for your information is the presentation from the Councillor workshop on Tuesday 15 May 2012 on the Quarterly Review Summary for Quarter 3.

Contact: Name: Beki Boulet

Position: Manager Strategy and Organisational Development

Contact No: 9952 8040

Attached Separately WORKSHOP PRESENTATION

2 COUNCIL'S DRAFT 4 YEAR DELIVERY PLAN 2012/2016 - PRESENTATION TO RYDE BUSINESS FORUM - MONDAY 4 JUNE 2012 PUBLIC MEETING - TUESDAY 5 JUNE 2012

A presentation of the 4 Year Delivery Plan 2012/2016, including the One Year Operational Plan 2012/2013, will be presented to the Ryde Business Forum on Monday 4 June 2012 at Ryde Planning and Business Centre commencing at 5.30pm. There will also be a public meeting on 5 June 2012 at the Civic Centre, Level 5, Room 2 & 3, commencing 7.30pm. The General Manager and Executive Team will be attending both events.

Councillors are also invited to attend.

Contact: Name: Roy Newsome

Position: Group Manager – Corporate Services



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3 USE OF MOBILE PHONES AT COUNCIL MEETINGS

Councillors may be aware of the issues with regard to the voting system at Council Meetings on Level 6. The issues are due to interferences with the signal strength of the voting system. This may be caused by wireless devices being used as wireless hotspots. To prevent further interferences from occurring, Councillors are requested to switch off the wireless hotspot function on their mobile device in the Meeting Chamber. Councillors may still use their mobile device to access the internet. We will continue to monitor this situation and should the problems continue, we will look at other options to rectify the problem. Staff have been advised of the above and have been requested the same. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated. Contact: Position: Councillor HelpDesk



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4 NOTIFICATIONS TO UPGRADE OPTUS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES WITHOUT DEVELOPMENT CONSENT AT AN EXISTING BUILDING - CNR MAGDALA AND PITTWATER ROAD, RYDE, AND AT No. 160 ROWE STREET, EASTWOOD

Notification from ‘Urbis’ ‘Urbis’ on behalf of ‘Optus’ have notified Council on 11 May 2012 of their proposal to upgrade the existing telecommunications facilities at an existing building located on the corner of Magdala Road and Pittwater Road, Ryde.

In brief, the proposals consist of the following:

• Replacement of 3 existing panel antennas

• Installation of associated ancillary equipment

The new facility will integrate with the Optus Service for increased data rates and better mobile broadband performance. The proposed works are being undertaken by Optus as required by the provisions contained in the Commonwealth legislation Telecommunications (Low Impact Facility) Determination 1997. Under this legislation the proposed development is permitted without Council’s consent. ‘Urbis’ has provided Council with a bundle of documents comprising of:

• A letter advising of the proposed facility upgrade • Details of proposed facility • EME Report, and • References to information on the effects of radio emissions on health.

For any questions regarding this proposal, Mr Brag James of Urbis may be contacted on (02) 8233 9905 or on e-mail: [email protected] Urbis have commenced public notification from 18 April 2012 and advertisement published in the Sydney Morning Herald. It is noted that Council has been notified on 11 May and has until 21 May 2012 to provide written comments on the proposal. Council will be responding by urging ‘Urbis’ to consider any concerns raised by the members of the local community before carrying out the installation of this facility. Notification from ‘Daly International’ ‘Daly International’ on behalf of ‘Optus’ have notified Council on 9 May 2012 of their proposal to upgrade the existing telecommunications facilities at 160 Rowe Street, Eastwood.

The proposal mainly involves the following:

• Removal of existing diplexers behind panel antennas; • Undertaking internal works within the existing equipment cabin; and • Undertaking associated ancillary works including Installation of new feeders, fibre and

power connection.

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The proposed works are being undertaken by Optus as required by the provisions contained in the Commonwealth legislation Telecommunications (Low Impact Facility) Determination 1997. Under this legislation the proposed development is permitted without Council’s consent. ‘Daly International’ has provided Council with a bundle of documents comprising of:

• A letter advising of the proposed facility upgrade • Details of proposed facility • Plans of the proposal, and • EME Report.

For any questions regarding this proposal, Mrs Shafinaz Alam of Daly International may be contacted on (02) 9419 2199 or on e-mail: [email protected] Daly International has advised that a public notice will be published in a local news paper advising of the proposal. It is noted that Council notification commenced on 10 May 2012 and Council has until 17 May 2012 to provide written comments on the proposal. Council will be responding by urging ‘Daly International’ to consider any concerns raised by the members of the local community before carrying out the installation of this facility.

Contact: Name: Dominic Johnson

Position: Group Manager, Environment & Planning


5 COUNCILLOR PORTAL

Councillors are advised that the new look Councillor Portal will have a soft launch on Monday, 21 May 2012.

Governance staff will be working on moving over information currently available on the portal to the new site over the next few weeks. Your patience during this period is appreciated.

We welcome any comments and feedback on the new look portal.

Contact: Name: Shane Sullivan

Position: Manager - Governance



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6 IPWEA NSW EXCELLENCE AWARDS - WINNER

At the 2012 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) NSW Excellence Awards the City of Ryde won the category Environmental Enhancement Project or Initiative. The IPWEA Excellence Awards recognise excellence in innovation, development, completion and management of local government and public works projects. The winning project was Stranger’s Creek Bio-retention Basin and Creek Rehabilitation which was completed by Public Works staff last financial year. The City of Ryde’s winning submission will now be included in the IPWEA Excellence Awards book and Showcase Journal.

Staff involved in the winning project pictured at Strangers Creek Bio-retention basin (L-R): Guna Veerasingham, Greg Norsa, Glenn Freeman, Luke Mendham, Austin Morris (Absent: Anthony Brown, Anthony Mitchell, Paul Yang).

Austin Morris and Guna Veerasingham receiving the Excellence Award from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia.

Contact: Name: Terry Dodds

Position: Office of the Group Manager



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7 DRAFT RYDE LEP 2011 AND DRAFT RYDE DCP 2011 - EXHIBITION

Draft Ryde LEP 2011 and Draft Ryde DCP 2011 will be on exhibition from the 30 May 2012 to the 13 July 2012.

The following community consultation process will be undertaken with respect to the draft Plans;

Council Committees Meeting Date Where Staff

Heritage Advisory

Wednesday 9 May 6.15 – 6.30pm Level 5 Rm1

Level 5 Susan Wotton Meryl Bishop

Economic Development

Thursday 17 May 5.15pm Level 5 Rm1.

Level 5 Room 1 (area of interest – home business)

Meryl Bishop Susan Wotton Dominic Johnson

Climate Change and Sustainability Committee

Monday 25 June 5.30 – 6pm Level 5 Rm2

Level 5 Meryl Bishop Susan Wotton Sam Cappelli

Information sessions West Ryde Library Tuesday

5 June 2012 10.30am – 12 noon 5.30pm -7.00pm

West Ryde Library

Zia Ahmed - AM Susan Wotton - PM

Ryde Library

Tuesday 12 June 10.30am–12 noon 5.30pm - 7.00pm

North Ryde Library

Glen Ford – AM Susan Wotton - PM

North Ryde Library Monday

18 June 10.30am – 12 noon 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Ryde Library Zia Ahmed – AM Susan Wotton - PM

Community Groups Ryde Thursday

7 June (6.30 – 7.30) Room booked (6-9)

Level 5 Rm 1 & 2 &3

Lexie Macdonald Glen Ford Meryl Bishop Susan Wotton

West Ryde Thursday

14 June (6.30– 7.30)

Level 5 Rm 1 & 2

Susan Wotton Zia Ahmed Meryl Bishop


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Eastwood (Glen Street)

Wednesday 20 June (6.30 – 7.30)

Level 5 Rm 1 & 2

John Wilson Meryl Bishop Susan Wotton Zia Ahmed

Meadowbank Thursday

28 June (6.30 – 7.30)

Level 5 Rm 1 & 2

Lexie Macdonald Vince Galletto Susan Wotton Meryl Bishop

Blenheim Rd Thursday

5 July (6.30 – 7.30)

Level 5 Rm 1 & 2

John Wilson Meryl Bishop Susan Wotton

Progress Associations Meadowbank West Ryde Progress Association

Wednesday 9 May 2012 7.30 – 8pm

Shepherd’s Bay

Adrian Melo Meryl Bishop Susan Wotton

Internal information sessions

CSC Thursday 10 May 2012 9.15 – 9.30

Level 5 Room 1

Susan Wotton

Assessment/Urban Planning/Health&Building/ Environment

Monday 14 May 9.30 – 10.30

Level 5 Room 3

Susan Wotton

Property/Project Development – Group Manager

Monday 14 May 11.- 12

Level 5 Room 3

Susan Wotton

Culture & Community/Open Space/ Rates – Group Manager

Monday 14 May 2 - 3

Level 5 Room 3

Susan Wotton

Letters and a brochure advising of the exhibition of the draft Plans and where relevant, the information sessions will be sent to;

• Individual property owners where a change in zoning, height and floor space has occurred under the Ryde Local Planning Study 2010 or in the Council review of development standards e.g. floor space changes to the B1 Business Neighbourhood zone, maximum 10m height for industrially zoned land.

• Property owners that adjoin sites where a change in zone , FSR and height is to occur, as identified in the Centres and Corridors and Small Centres Study

• Land owners whose land has been identified for open space acquisition

• Chamber of Commerce and Progress Associations advising them of the relevant information sessions available.


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It should be noted that only the Body Corporate of a strata group will be notified not

the individual owners of strata units with respect to all letters.


Position: Group Manager – Environment and Planning


8 PLANNING PROPOSAL - 461-495 VICTORIA ROAD, GLADESVILLE

Council has received a planning proposal for the site known as 461-495 Victoria Road, Gladesville which currently contains an enterprise park in the Gladesville industrial area. The owner of the site is seeking a rezoning of the site for additional land uses, including ‘bulky goods premises, garden centre and hardware and building supplies’ under Ryde Local Environmental Plan 2010. The proposal also includes an amendment to the Ryde Height of Buildings Map to include maximum RL’s over the subject site. A Planning Proposal is the first step in the NSW Government’s new Local Plan Making process (the “Gateway Process”) which came into effect 1 July 2009. The intended outcome of the planning proposal is to enable the redevelopment of the land for a Bunnings warehouse and bulky goods premises. A zoning map of the subject site and surrounds has been attached. Concept plans of potential development to occur on the site have been submitted with the proposal. Any future development on the site would be subject to a future Development Application should the amendments to the Ryde LEP 2010 be supported by Council and the Department of Planning. It is planned to report the results of the preliminary assessment of the Planning Proposal to Council in July 2011.


Position: Group Manager – Environment and Planning


Attached 1 461-495 VICTORIA ROAD MAP

Councillor Information Bulletin ITEM 8 (continued) ATTACHMENT 1

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9 UPGRADE OF PITTWATER ROAD (HIGH STREET TO EPPING ROAD) - Stage 1 - Coxs Road to Bronhill Avenue, North Ryde.

Summary During the excavation of the road shoulder between Coxs Road and Carramar Avenue, unexpected physical conditions were revealed (“latent conditions”). As a consequence, additional funding will be expended. A final estimate will be determined once the extent of the conditions are understood. As the project has now been inadvertently been pushed forward, covering two (2) financial years, the net effect to the delivery programme will be the cascading of 2012/2013 projects accordingly. Therefore allowing no net change to Council’s overall fiscal position. Background: Extensive community consultation was undertaken in 2011 which resulted in changes to the proposed design of some parts of the road upgrade and provision of a Shared User Path. The amended proposal was assessed in a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. This report was incorporated into the REF. The revised REF was presented to Council on 13 December 2011. Council passed a resolution at its meeting on 14 February 2012, which enabled construction on Stage One of the project to commence. Stage One involves upgrade works on Pittwater Road south from Carramar Road to Bronhill Avenue which includes the Shared User Path for pedestrians and cyclists. In addition, the necessary drainage, water quality improvement works, including the Gross Pollutant Trap (GPT), landscaping works will be completed as part of the Stage 2 works. The City of Ryde 2010/2011 Capital Works Program includes a budget allocation of $947,000 to extend the upgrade of Pittwater Road works further south from Carramar Avenue to Bronhill Avenue and to take into consideration provision for pedestrians, cyclists, water quality improvements and landscaping. The current budget includes carry-over funds ($320,000) from the previous financial year 2009/10. The balance portion of work will be carried out in subsequent financial years as funding is allocated under its four year delivery plan. Whilst undertaking the excavation of the foundation of the road shoulder between Coxs Road and Carramar Avenue the ground conditions were found to have been saturated. A perched water-table was discovered which has infiltrated material between the almost impervious clay layer and existing bedrock. Every alternative construction method was investigated prior to making the decision that the path of least resistance was to remove the perched water-table and extend the excavation below the table to bedrock. The decision was made to continue the upgrade works as the cost of stopping the works and remobilisation was greater than the cost of mitigating the risk caused by the latent conditions.


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These upgrade works will rectify the current deteriorating condition of the road and improve the safety of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.


Position: Group Manager – Public Works


10 RYDE RIVERWALK PROJECT - PM2010/73 - Bill Mitchell Park to Glades Bay Park.

Working details of the project thus far are: Bill Mitchell Park to Glades Bay Park - A community Workshop was facilitated with approximately 45 pre-registered members of the community on 2 May 2012 from 6.30pm to 9pm. Discussion focussed on the Ryde Master Plan and how the proposed walk is a small section of a much larger plan. The session was designed to draw out community feedback on the range of issues and opportunities presented by the project. The received feedback covered topics including – impacts upon private property, other examples of boardwalks in and around mangroves, the desire for a low impact path, concerns about vandalism and concerns about the impact upon the local Aboriginal heritage sites, amongst others.

Minutes of the meeting and responses to questions presented by nearby residents will be made available on Council’s website in coming days. Issues and opportunities outlined will be reviewed. A range of options to be presented for further discussion at the next community Workshop meeting scheduled for Wednesday 30 May 2012.





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11 YAMBLE RESERVE - Proposed Construction of Alterations to Existing Amenities Building.

Council’s Project Development Unit, Public Works has engaged the NSW Department Public Works, Construction Services Group for the construction of proposed alterations to the existing amenities building at Yamble Reserve, Ryde. These works will form part of the proposed all abilities playground. Under the provision of circular Public Works Circular C2006-55 (Department of Commerce as a Contractor to Agencies (see ATTACHED), Council is able to directly engage the services of Department of Commerce as a contractor for capital works projects without the need to follow Council’s procurement policy. It is proposed to utilise the services of NSW Public Works, Department of Commence for some projects which are deemed to be beneficial to Council.




Attached 1 NSW PUBLIC WORKS - C2006-55 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AS A

CONTRACTOR TO AGENCIES


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12 IVANHOE PLACE HOUSING ESTATE - RESPONSE FROM LOCAL MEMBER

At its meeting of April 10 2012, Council resolved to write to the Local Member for Ryde and other State Government Ministers regarding an announcement to establish a taskforce to investigate the feasibility of redeveloping the Ivanhoe Place Housing Estate in Macquarie Park. The Local Member, the Hon. Victor Dominello MP has responded to Council’s approach to advise that he has written to the Minister for Finance and Services (the Hon. Greg Pearce) asking that he respond to the concerns raised in Council’s resolution. Mr Dominello has also asked the Minister to liaise directly with Council in relation to its concerns. At the same time, the Minister for Family and Community Services (the Hon. Pru Goward) has written to acknowledge receipt of Council’s letter and has advised that “As the matter you have raised falls within the administration of the Hon. Greg Pearce MLC, Minister for Finance and Services and Minister for the Illawarra, I have arranged for your correspondence to be forwarded to Minister Pearce for direct reply”. The resolution of April 10 2012 was made in the following terms: RESOLUTION: (Moved by Councillors Yedelian OAM and Maggio)

(a)That Council writes to our local member, The Honourable Victor Dominello MP and the Ministers for Housing (Honourable Pru Goward) and Finance (Honourable Greg Pearce), in relation to Ivanhoe Estate and request that they provide Council and tenants:

• with timely, honest and comprehensive explanation of their plans. • assurances that there will be a transparent consultative planning process. • assurances that no residents will be removed from their homes against their

wishes as a result of any redevelopment. (b)That the redevelopment process (if any) includes tenants as stakeholders and listens to

their voices and concerns and takes into account the strong sense of the Community in any decisions taken.

(c)That Council request that the Ivanhoe Estate Tenant Group be represented on the

taskforce.

(d)That as a major stakeholder, City of Ryde Council be represented by all Central Ward Councillors on the taskforce.


Position: Group Manager Environment and Planning



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13 NOTICE OF EXHIBITION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING SEPP RELATING TO GROUP HOMES

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DoPI) has placed on exhibition a proposed amendment to State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 (AHSEPP”) in relation to group homes. The draft instrument is entitled State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) Amendment (Group Homes) 2012 and proposes the following changes: �Insert definitions of “permanent group home” and “transitional group home” which will clarify what a reference to “people with a disability” means and what a reference to “socially disadvantaged” can include. Currently the AHSEPP refers to the definitions in the Standard Instrument Principal Local Environmental Plan. �Amend clause 45(1) to impose a 10 bedroom limit for group home developments when approved as complying development. �Insert the definitions of “people with a disability” and “people who are socially disadvantaged” into the Standard Instrument Principal Local Environmental Plan so this is consistent with the AHSEPP. The combined effect of these amendments seeks to ensure that group homes approved as complying development under the AHSEPP will be of a suitable size and cater to the appropriate persons. Group homes larger than 10 bedrooms will continue to be permitted but development consent will be required from the relevant consent authority (i.e. any developments larger than 10 bedrooms cannot be approved as complying development). Implications for City of Ryde > What can currently be approved as complying development? A group home proposed by or on behalf of a public authority can be built without consent if the development does not result in more than 10 bedrooms within one or more buildings on a site. In other situations, a complying development certificate is required but there is no limit on the size of the group home that can be approved. The proposed amendment will introduce a limit of 10 bedrooms for group homes being approved as complying development. Providing a limit on the size of group homes that do not require Council consent is supported. > Where are the development standards for group homes? The development standards for group homes are contained in Schedule 2 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009. No changes are proposed to these standards. > Group Homes are not subject to payment of Section 94 contributions


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No change is proposed or sought. Group homes are generally in the form of supported accommodation with special needs of tenants managed by the sponsoring organisation (such as State health and welfare authorities). > Definitions provide consistency and clarity. No objection is raised to the insertion of definitions for “people with a disability” and “people who are socially disadvantaged” in the AHSEPP as this will assist in interpreting the legislation and provide consistency across planning instruments. It is not proposed to make a submission to the DoPI on the proposed amendments to group homes legislation.




14 BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - Minutes of Meeting held 16 April 2012

Council had its second scheduled meeting on the Bicycle Advisory Committee on the 16 April 2012. The group discussed matters relating to the current and future cycleway capital works programs and specific issues tabled by members of the Committee. A record of the meeting is ATTACHED. There were no actions which required presentation of these minutes to Council.




Attached 1 Final Minutes from Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting – 16 April 2012


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Subject: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Draft Minutes of Meeting Page 20 of 5

File No: COR2006/2

Document Ref: D12/27770

Venue: Room 3, Level 5, Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde

Date: Monday, 16 April 2012

Time: 6.00pm Started at: 6.00pm Closed at: 7.25pm

Chair: Councillor Terry Perram

Meeting Support (MS): Amanda Janvrin

Staff Convenor: Ramesh Desai (in the absence of Harry Muker)

Circulation: Draft Minutes circulated to Staff Convenor (Ramesh Desai) on 16 April 2012 Committee Role: The primary role of the Bicycle Advisory Committee is to: • Advise Council on all matters relating to cycling in the City of Ryde. Committee Members as per the Terms of Reference

Present Apology Name Position Title Organisation

Councillor Terry Perram Chairperson City of Ryde

Councillor Roy Maggio Delegate City of Ryde

Ms Hilary Bekmann Manager Operational Sustainability Macquarie University

Mr Andrew Parker Employee Experience and Transport Manager Optus

Mr Greg Kevill Manager, Traffic Engineering Services (North) RMS

Ms Alison Pryor Community Representative Bike North

Mr Alf Torrisi Community Representative Bike North

Mr David Edwards Community Representative Bike North Additional Attendees

Name Position Title Organisation

Mr Warren Salomon Managing Director Sustainable Transport Consultants Pty Ltd

Mr Baljeet Singh Optus Mr Carl Mella Road Network Officer RMS Ms Jill Hartley Mr Terry Dodds Group Manager – Public Works City of Ryde Mr Ramesh Desai Traffic Engineer City of Ryde Mrs Amanda Janvrin Meeting Support Coordinator City of Ryde


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Details Action Responsibility and Date

1.

Present:

Noted.

2.

Apologies:

Noted.

3.

Confirmation of Minutes from 13 February 2012 The Minutes from the meeting held on 13 February 2012 were confirmed and endorsed. Matters arising from previous Minutes:- Ryde – Shared User Path Mr Dodds advised that he had a very positive meeting with the Deputy Director General, Policy and Regulation, Transport for New South Wales, Mr Tim Reardon last Thursday. Mr Reardon has advised that he will support Council’s application to the Minister for the use of PMD’s in Macquarie Park and advised that he is confident he will be able to get PMD’s exempted in Macquarie Park for a period of two years. Mr Dodds advised that once approval has been granted and subject to budget, he will be seeking partners (eg. Optus) to undertake a trial. Mr Dodds also advised that he spoke to NSROC who have advised that they are putting a submission together regarding infrastructure for NSW Transport and have confirmed that part of the submission will include the use of PMD’s and increasing funding for everything except roads. Mr Dodds advised that he has been in further discussions with RMS since the last Traffic Committee Meeting and confirmed that paths will only become shared user paths when they physically and technically comply. Developer on Blaxland Road to reinstate the footpaths as shared user paths Mr Desai advised that when the developer rebuilds the footpath, it will become a shared user path. Calibration Marks for Bicycle Odometers Mr Desai advised that the calibration marks will be finalised this week. Meadowbank Bridge Lighting Mr Desai advised that the lighting is now in service. West Ryde Line Marking Mr Desai advised that this line marking is now complete.

Minutes confirmed and endorsed. Noted. Noted. Noted. Noted. Noted.


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4.

Bike Plan (Update) Mr Salomon advised that he had been requested to provide Council with a quotation for works associated with undertaking a review of the current Bike Plan and from the review to make recommendations to Council. The committee discussed some areas which are considered priorities for Mr Salamon (if engaged to undertake the works) to include in his review. Mr Salomon advised that if engaged to undertake the review, he would arrange an initial workshop and also some one-on-one sessions with stakeholders to obtain relevant information and priorities.

Noted.

5.

Bike Locker Eastwood (Update) Mr Desai distributed copies of the Cycleway Capital Works Program 2011/12 and 2012/13 to all Committee members. Mr Desai advised that the installation of the Bike Locker at Eastwood would be completed by June 2012. Mr Dodds advised that if additional funds were required for lighting and the swipe card system, he would explore the possibility of other projects being swapped around in order to obtain the funding to fully complete the project prior to the opening of the Eastwood Bike Locker.

Noted.

6.

Macquarie Park Shared Path (Waterloo Road) – Update Mr Desai advised that construction has commenced on the shared path from the Macquarie University end towards Lane Cove Road and confirmed that in a couple of weeks, the pedestrian refuge in Khartoum Road will be built. The Committee recommended that upon completion of the project, Council staff arrange for a media release to be prepared (with a photo opportunity) for distribution in local newspapers.

Noted – The Committee recommended that upon completion of the project, Council staff arrange for a media release to be prepared (including a photo) for distribution in local newspapers.

The Committee recommended that upon completion of the project, Council staff arrange for a media release to be prepared (including a photo) for distribution in local newspapers.

7.

Marsden Road Shared User Path (Update) Mr Desai advised that this is a carryover project which is currently under design with construction to commence in the next financial year.

Noted.


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8.

Epping Road Shared User Path (Update) Mr Desai advised that this is a project which is currently under design with construction to commence soon and completed in early next financial year. Mr Desai showed Committee members detailed design plans for this project.

Noted.

The design plan has been amended as per discussion by the BAC members.

9.

Agincourt Road and Balaclava Road traffic signals (Update) This Item has been deferred to the next meeting. Mr Desai advised that an update will be provided at the next meeting.

Item deferred to next meeting for an update.

Update to be provided at next meeting.

10.

General Business Items raised by Mr Torrisi (on behalf of Mr Edwards) from the RHH Meeting A list of issues was handed to Mr Desai to investigate and report back at next meeting. The issues included the following:- • Kerb ramp at Fontenoy Road • Bollards on bridge at Lucinda Creek • Ryde Bridge • Road Signage • Santa Rosa Park connection to Fawcett Street • John Whitton Bridge – vegetation • Update on status of Pittwater Road widening • Update on status of bike parking at Boronia

Park shops Bus Shelter on Epping Road near Pittwater Road Mr Mella from RMS advised that Council needs to amend the line marking at the rear of the bus shelter to separate east-west direction for cyclists. Mr Torrisi advised that the bus shelter is grey and as visibility issues could arise, requested Council to put some reflectors onto the shelter. Gutter Crossing from Kent Road to Lane Cove Road Bike North thanked City of Ryde for repairing the gutter crossing on the shared user path from Kent Road to Lane Cove Road. Signage under railway line on Victoria Road Bike North thanked City of Ryde for adding signage to the shared user path under the railway line on Victoria Road.

Mr Desai to investigate the list of issues and report back at next meeting. Noted – Council to amend line marking and investigate putting reflectors onto the bus shelter. Noted. Noted.

Mr Desai to investigate the list of issues and report back at next meeting. Council to amend line marking and investigate putting reflectors onto the bus shelter.


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11.

Next Meeting: DATE: Monday, 18 June 2012 TIME: 6.00pm VENUE: Level 5, Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street

Confirmed.


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15 CUSTOMISED SEATING PROJECT- Partnership with Medowbank TAFE Youth Outreach Program

The City of Ryde has partnered with the Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE Youth Outreach program to build a series of customised benches and seats for Memorial Park and a section of the Ryde River Walk. TAFE Youth Outreach runs the Youth Connections Program for 15-18 year olds across the local region including the City of Ryde LGA. The program targets young people who may be at risk of disengaging from the school system and offers the young people opportunity for vocational training two days a week. The Customised Seating Project engaged young people engaged to develop designs for seating in the park based on a brief from Council staff. The designs were impressive, well thought through and insightful. Council staff were pleased with the designs produced. The students designs were presented to Council staff and approved for build on Monday 14 May.

Designs can be viewed by contacting Community Life.

Contact: Name: Danielle Dickson

Position: Group Manager Community Life



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16 MEETINGS WITH STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTERS

On 22 November 2011, Council resolved that a report be made through the CIB of any meeting between the Mayor and a State Minister or Local Member where Council business is discussed.

In accordance with this resolution, it is reported as follows:

On 22nd March 2012 the Mayor and General Manager met with Hon Greg Smith MP. The Minister was given an update on the redevelopment of the Civic Precinct.

On 4th May 2012 the Mayor and General Manager met with Hon Victor Dominello MP. The Minister was given an update on the redevelopment of the civic precinct, existing Part 3A developments and their current status and Council’s position on Smalls Road and Cudal Reserve.

On 11th May 2012 the Mayor and General Manager met with Hon Anthony Roberts MP. The Minister was given an update on the redevelopment of the civic centre and Council’s position on Smalls Road and Cudal Reserve.

Contact: Name: Linda Smith

Position: EA to the Mayor and Councillors



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17 MAYOR'S DIARY FOR THE PERIOD 3 MAY TO 16 MAY 2012

ATTACHED is the Mayor’s Diary containing a list of events and functions attended by the Mayor for the period between 3 May and 16 May 2012.

Contact: Name: Linda Smith

Position: EA to the Mayor and Councillors


Attached 1 Mayor's Diary 3 May to 16 May 2012


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18 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

ATTACHED for your information are the following documents:

• A list of development applications received during the period 26 April 2012 to 9 May 2012




Attached 1 DAs Received by ward 26 April to 9 May 2012


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19 ATTENDANCE OF GROUP MANAGER, COMMUNITY LIFE AT 2012 LGMA NATIONAL CONFERENCE, PERTH

Danielle Dickson, Group Manager Community Life will be attending the 2012 LGMA National Conference in Perth as the General Manager’s delegate for the week commencing 21 May to 25 May 2012. During this period Tatjana Domazet, Open Space Manager will be acting Group Manager, Community Life. For any enquiries regarding Community Life during this period, please contact Tatjana via telephone on 9952 8250 or via email [email protected].

Contact: Name: Danielle Dickson

Position: Group Manager, Community Life


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