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Woollahra Municipal Council Council Meeting Minutes

Council Meeting of 10 November 2014 Page 3994

Council Meeting

Monday 10 November 2014

Table of Contents

Items Determined Under Delegated Authority by Council Committees ....................................... 3995

Council Meeting............................................................................................................................. 3996

Confirmation of Minutes................................................................................................................ 3997

Leave of Absence ........................................................................................................................... 3997

Apologies ....................................................................................................................................... 3997

Declarations of Interest .................................................................................................................. 3997

Suspension of Standing Orders ...................................................................................................... 3998

Corporate & Works Committee ..................................................................................................... 4000

R1 Statutory Review of Council's Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to

The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Policy ............................................................. 4000

R2 Review of Code of Meeting Practice .................................................................................... 4000

R3 Roof replacement and Ancillary Roof Plumbing – Fletcher Street Depot ........................... 4001

R4 John Street Woollahra – Road Infrastructure Renewal Project ............................................ 4001

Development Control Committee .................................................................................................. 4002

R1 5 Wunulla Road, Point Piper (Point Piper Marina) - Alterations & extensions to existing

Point Piper Marina including the installation of new access deck, kayak storage & ramp,

replacement of 24 existing swing moorings to the north of Rose Bay Park & beach with 22

berths on Arm A (4x8m berths, 13x10m berths, 2x13.5m berths and 3x15m berths) & 2

berths on Arm B (1x10m berth & 1x15m berth), new casual berthing area to Arm A -

10/7/2014 .............................................................................................................................. 4002

Community & Environment Committee ........................................................................................ 4004

R1 Community Cultural Day ..................................................................................................... 4004

Rescission Motion .......................................................................................................................... 4005

Notice of Motion ............................................................................................................................ 4007

Questions for Next Meeting ........................................................................................................... 4009



Items Determined Under Delegated Authority by

Council Committees

The following Items were determined under Delegated Authority. To see the delegated

decisions of Council please refer to the individual Committee Meeting Minutes.

Corporate & Works Committee Meeting held on Monday 3 November 2014

D1 Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 13 October 2014

D2 Presentation of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2014 to the Public

D3 Monthly Financial Report - September 2014

D4 Disclosure of Interest Returns by Councillors and Designated Persons

D5 Statutory Code of Conduct Complaints Report

Development Control Committee Meeting held on Monday 3 November 2014

D1 Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 13 October 2014 D2 DA335/2014 - 4 Loch Maree Place Vaucluse – Alterations & additions to the existing dwelling

including a new upper level addition – 14/10/2014 D3 DA395/2014 – Units 20A & 20B/21 Thornton Street, Darling Point – New air conditioning units to

unit 20A-20B - 17/9/2014 D4 DA402/2014 – 12AB/21 Thornton Street, Darling Point – Internal non-structural modifications,

replacement of balcony doors, windows & facades, installation of external air conditioners –

22/9/2014 D5 DA396/2014 – 130 Wolseley Road, Point Piper – Internal alterations to existing dwelling & changes

to fenestration – 17/9/2014 D6 DA311/2014 – 7B & 7C/23 Thornton Street, Darling Point – Installation of new air-conditioning –

31/7/2014 D7 DA364/2014 - 14D Eastbourne Road, Darling Point – Alterations & additions to existing dwelling

including extension to dining room, bedrooms, level 4 balcony & new study nook – 29/8/2014 D8 DA143/2014 – 1A Benelong Crescent Bellevue Hill – Demolition of the existing dwelling,

construction of 3 storey residential flat building with basement car parking, strata subdivision –

17/4/2014 D9 DA682/2008 part 3 – 594-596 New South Head Road, Rose Bay (Rose Bay Marina) – Section 96

Application – Proposed Modification increase in approved boat length from 30m to 37m with no

physical change to structures or height restriction for 4 berths on Arm B – 27/6/2014 D10 DA384/2012 part 4 – 2 Laguna Street, Vaucluse – Section 96 Application – Proposed Modification of

Condition E.15 (Hours of Work) – 23/9/2014 D11 DA236/2014 - 327 New South Head Road, Double Bay – Demolition of existing dwelling &

construction of new 4 storey residential flat building containing 23 studio apartments, one car share

space at grade, landscaping & site works – 12/6/2014 D12 DA235/2014 - 321 New South Head Road, Double Bay – Demolition of existing buildings &

construction of a new 4 storey residential flat building containing apartments, 2 levels of basement car

parking, landscaping & site works – 12/6/2014 D13 Register of Current Land and Environment Court Matters and Register of Court Proceedings for

Building Control, Environmental Control & Health Control

Urban Planning Committee Meeting held on Monday 27 October 2014

D1 Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 7 October 2014 D2 Delivery Program 2013 to 2017 and Operational Plan 2014/15 (DPOP) Quarterly Progress Report

September 2014 against Goal 4 - Well planned neighbourhoods

Community & Environment Committee Meeting held on Monday 27 October 2014

D1 Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 22 September 2014

D2 Woollahra Local Traffic Committee Minutes – 7 October 2014

D3 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee Meeting of 20 August 2014

D4 Cultural Committee Minutes Report


Council Meeting of 10 November 2014 996

Council Meeting

Minutes of the Meeting of Woollahra Municipal Council

held at the Council Chambers, Double Bay, on

Monday 10 November 2014 at 8.00pm.

Present Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Toni Zeltzer

Councillors Ted Bennett

Anthony Boskovitz

Peter Cavanagh

Luise Elsing

James Keulemans

Greg Levenston (Chair for Item R1 - DCC)

Anthony Marano

Katherine O’Regan

Andrew Petrie

Matthew Robertson

Susan Wynne

Jeff Zulman

Staff: Craig Bennett (Manager – Governance & Council Support)

Allan Coker (Director – Planning & Development)

Ailsa Crammond (Services Coordinator - Governance)

Stephen Dunshea (Director – Corporate Services)

Gary James (General Manager)

Vicki Munro (Acting Director – Community Services)

Tom O’Hanlon (Director – Technical Services)

Also in Attendance: Nil



Confirmation of Minutes

(Wynne/O’Regan)

1/20 THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 27 October 2014 be taken as read and

confirmed.

Adopted

Leave of Absence

Note: Leave of Absence has previously been granted to Councillors Deborah Thomas & Elena

Wise.

Apologies

Nil

Declarations of Interest

Councillor Boskovitz declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in Development Control

Committee Item R1 (5 Wunulla Road, Point Piper (Point Piper Marina)) as he is a member of the

consent authority, the Joint Regional Planning Panel (‘JRPP’). Councillor Boskovitz left the

meeting and did not participate in the debate or vote on this matter.

Councillor Zeltzer declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in Development Control

Committee Item R1 (5 Wunulla Road, Point Piper (Point Piper Marina)) as she is a member of the

consent authority, the Joint Regional Planning Panel (‘JRPP’). Councillor Zeltzer vacated the

chair, left the meeting and did not participate in the debate or vote on this matter.

Councillor Wynne declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in Development Control

Committee Item R1 (5 Wunulla Road, Point Piper (Point Piper Marina) as she knows several of the

objectors. Councillor Wynne does not believe it would affect her vote. Councillor Wynne

remained in the meeting, participated in the debate and voted on this matter.

Councillor Robertson declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in Development Control

Committee Item R1 (5 Wunulla Road, Point Piper (Point Piper Marina) as he knows several of the

objectors. Councillor Robertson does not believe it would affect his vote. Councillor Robertson


Councillor Zulman declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in Development Control

Committee Item R1 (5 Wunulla Road, Point Piper (Point Piper Marina) as he knows several of the

objectors. Councillor Zulman does not believe it would affect his vote. Councillor Zulman




Suspension of Standing Orders

Councillor O’Regan

2/20 THAT Standing Orders be suspended to allow Councillor O’Regan to advise Council of the success

of the Double Bay Festival.

Adopted

The Mayor ruled Urgency and permitted the Suspension of Standing Orders.

Councillor O’Regan advised:

The Double Bay Festival took place on Sunday 2 November 2014. It was the fourth street fair we

have had in Double Bay and by all appearances it was the biggest, and more importantly, the

quality was excellent. I am not sure how many Councillors were able to attend the Festival,

however the relationship between the shops and the event was better than it has been in previous

years and the quality of the goods sold was, I believe, of a higher standard. I have a collection of

emails that we have received from business owners who are very pleased with their turnover on the

day. Given that there is also a competition to stimulate interest and purchasing in the future, I am

hoping that there is a sustainable economic benefit moving forward. I know that Council is

involved in undertaking that work and I look forward to seeing the results of that. I would also like

to say thank you to Council staff. The clean-up after the event was fantastic. Even though there

were at least 50,000 attendees, the area was spic and span within hours. Thank you very much.

The Mayor thanked Councillor O’Regan and noted that she would be writing a thank you letter

to Cara Inia, Operations Manager, Double Bay Chamber of Commerce to thank her for her

wonderful level of input in relation to this successful event. She also noted how wonderful it was

that the wedding expo at the InterContinental Hotel in Double Bay coincided with the Festival and

that it was a good idea to present Double Bay as a wedding and other memorable event venue.

The Council noted the information.

Councillor Wynne

3/20 THAT the Suspension of Standing Orders continue to allow Councillor Wynne to advise Council of

the Woollahra markets.

Adopted

The Mayor ruled Urgency and permitted the continuation of the Suspension of Standing

Orders.

Councillor Wynne advised:

I would firstly like to support Councillor O’Regan’s comments. The Double Bay Festival was

extraordinary. I managed to go through quite a lot of money down there, as did my children.

Everyone I spoke to from as far away as Watsons Bay along seem to have gone to this street fair. It

was a huge success so congratulations.



I also went to the Woollahra markets on that Sunday. I would like to urge everyone, if you haven’t

already been there, to attend. It is in the carpark beside Zigolini’s every Sunday. It is running until

Christmas. They did have a slightly quieter day on Sunday 2 November than this Sunday 9

November. It is a terrific, well-curated, wonderful little market and a good reminder of what is so

special about that area around Queen Street. I would really encourage everyone to go and also pay

it a visit to get some Christmas shopping done as well.


Councillor Keulemans

4/20 THAT the Suspension of Standing Orders continue to allow Councillor Keulemans to further

advise Council of the Double Bay Festival.

Adopted


Orders.

Councillor Keulemans advised:

I would like to echo the sentiments of Councillors O’Regan and Wynne. The Festival was a

tremendous success, particularly in conjunction with the wedding expo. I would like to note that the

indications drawn from the economic research that Council has undertaken indicates that there has

been a big flow on effect for the Double Bay village, which is fantastic.


Councillor Zulman

5/20 THAT the Suspension of Standing Orders continue to allow Councillor Zulman to further advise

Council of the Police Remembrance Service.

Adopted


Orders.

Councillor Zulman advised:

I would like to make mention of my recent deputising on behalf of the Mayor. I attended the third

Police Remembrance Service which was hosted by the Jewish community at the Central Synagogue

on Friday 31 October 2014. The ceremony honoured those who have been injured or killed in the

line of duty. It was a sombre and very moving ceremony which gave one an appreciation of just

how good the relationship is between our local police and our community.




Corporate & Works Committee

Items with Recommendations from the Committee Meeting of Monday 3 November 2014

Submitted to the Council for Determination

Item No: R1 Recommendation to Council

Subject: Statutory Review of Council's Payment of Expenses and Provision of

Facilities to The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Policy

Author: Ailsa Crammond - Acting Manager, Governance

File No: 18.G

Reason for Report: To adopt a Policy following public exhibition

(Zulman/Wynne)

6/20 Resolved without debate:

A. THAT Council note the one submission received on the draft Payment of Expenses and

Provision of Facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Policy and forward a

reply in response to the submission, incorporating the comments provided in this report.

B. THAT the draft Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor

and Councillors Policy contained in Annexure 1 to the report to the Corporate and Works

Committee on 1 September 2014 be adopted.


Subject: Review of Code of Meeting Practice

Author: Ailsa Crammond – Acting Manager, Governance

File No: 1191.G

Reason for Report: For Council to review and update the Code of Meeting Practice

(Zulman/Wynne)


THAT the draft Code of Meeting Practice contained in Annexure 2 to this report be adopted.




Subject: Roof replacement and Ancillary Roof Plumbing – Fletcher Street Depot

Author: Zubin Marolia - Manager – Property and Projects

File No: Tender 14/05

Reason for Report: To recommend to Council the acceptance of a Tender.

(Zulman/Wynne)


A. THAT Council enter into a Contract with Coopers Commercial Constructions Pty Ltd to carry

out works required to complete the design and construction works associated with the Roof

Replacement and Ancillary Roof Plumbing at the Council’s Fletcher St Depot, 7 Fletcher

Street, Woollahra, for the sum of $294,600 (excluding GST).

B. THAT successful and unsuccessful tenderers be advised accordingly.


Subject: John Street Woollahra – Road Infrastructure Renewal Project

Author: Jake Matuzic – Manager Capital Projects

File No: Tender No 14/12

Reason for Report: To recommend to Council the acceptance of a Tender

(Zulman/Wynne)


A. THAT Council enter into a Contract with Civil Works (NSW) Pty Ltd for John Street

Woollahra – Road Infrastructure Renewal Project for the sum of $228,067.60 (excluding

GST).

B. THAT successful and unsuccessful tenderers be advised accordingly.



Development Control Committee

Items with Recommendations from the Committee Meeting of Monday 3 November 2014



Subject: 5 Wunulla Road, Point Piper (Point Piper Marina) - Alterations &

extensions to existing Point Piper Marina including the installation of

new access deck, kayak storage & ramp, replacement of 24 existing

swing moorings to the north of Rose Bay Park & beach with 22 berths

on Arm A (4x8m berths, 13x10m berths, 2x13.5m berths and 3x15m

berths) & 2 berths on Arm B (1x10m berth & 1x15m berth), new casual

berthing area to Arm A - 10/7/2014

Author: Dimitri Lukas – Senior Assessment Officer

File No: DA282/2014

Reason for Report: In accordance with Council’s meeting procedures and policy this matter is

referred to full Council to allow Council to make a submission to the JRPP

Note: Councillor Levenston assumed the chair for this Item.

Note: Councillor Boskovitz declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this Item as

he is a member of the consent authority, the Joint Regional Planning Panel (‘JRPP’).

Councillor Boskovitz left the meeting and did not participate in the debate or vote on

this matter.

Note: Councillor Zeltzer declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this Item as

she is a member of the consent authority, the Joint Regional Planning Panel (‘JRPP’).

Councillor Zeltzer vacated the chair, left the meeting and did not participate in the

debate or vote on this matter.

Note: Councillor Wynne declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this Item as

she knows several of the objectors. Councillor Wynne does not believe it would affect

her vote. Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting, participated in the debate and

voted on this matter.

Note: Councillor Robertson declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this Item as

he knows several of the objectors. Councillor Robertson does not believe it would

affect his vote. Councillor Robertson remained in the meeting, participated in the

debate and voted on this matter.

Note: Councillor Zulman declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this Item as he

knows several of the objectors. Councillor Zulman does not believe it would affect his

vote. Councillor Zulman remained in the meeting, participated in the debate and voted

on this matter.

Note: Late correspondence was tabled by Geoffrey Rundle & Patricia Armati.



(Keulemans/O’Regan)

10/20 Resolved: Pursuant to Section 80(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act,

1979

THAT the Joint Regional Planning Panel, as the consent authority, refuse Development

Application No. 282/2014 for alterations and extensions to existing Point Piper Marina including

the installation of a new access deck, kayak storage and ramp, replacement of 24 existing swing

moorings to the north of Rose Bay Park and beach with 22 berths on Arm A (4 x 8m berths, 13 x

10m berths, 2 x 13.5m berths and 3 x 15m berths) and 2 berths on Arm B (1 x 10m berth and 1 x

15m berth); new casual berthing area to Arm A on land at 5 Wunulla Road Point Piper, for the

following reasons:

1. Overall increase in berths and swing moorings (once likely reinstated by RMS) will increase

size of Marina (overdevelopment of the Marina)

2. Parking and traffic impacts with increased use of Marina.

3. Not in the Public Interest – long standing community opposition to Marina expansion.

4. Public and private view loss

5. Impact on seagrass and environmental degradation.

Note: In accordance with section 375A of the Local Government Act a Division of votes is

recorded on this planning matter.

For the Motion Against the Motion

Councillor Bennett Nil

Councillor Cavanagh

Councillor Elsing

Councillor Keulemans

Councillor Levenston

Councillor Marano

Councillor O’Regan

Councillor Petrie

Councillor Robertson

Councillor Wynne

Councillor Zulman

11/0



Community & Environment Committee

Items with Recommendations from the Committee Meeting of Monday 27 October 2014



Subject: Community Cultural Day

Author: Romi Scodellaro, Community Development Officer

File No: 79.G Community Cultural Day

Reason for Report: Evaluation of Council’s first Cultural Day since 2003

(Marano/Wynne)


A. THAT Council note the success of the 2014 community cultural day, Greek Day Out.

B. THAT Council host another cultural day/event in 2015/16, with the establishment of a

Steering Committee chaired by the Mayor.

C. THAT the Steering Committee explore and report to the Community & Environment

Committee in the first quarter of 2015 on options for celebrating cultural diversity within

Woollahra.



Rescission Motion

Item No: 1

From: Councillors Cavanagh, Levenston and Petrie

Date: 27 October 2014

File No: 900.G

Item No: R2 Recommendation to Council - from Development Control Committee

Subject: 535 Glenmore Road, Edgecliff – Section 96 Application – Proposed

modification Condition No. 2 of consent for operation of brothel by deleting

the 18 month trial period & modifying the hours of use from current 10am –

5am Mon-Sun to proposed 10am-6am Mon-Sun (increase of 1 hour per day)

– 20/8/2014

Author: Larissa Holbert – Senior Assessment Officer

File No: DA59/1996 part 3


referred to full Council due to a substantive change of the Committee’s

recommendation (approval extra hour of trade) to the Officer’s

recommendation (refusal extra hour of trade).

(Petrie/Cavanagh)

THAT the motion carried at the Council Meeting held on 27 October 2014 being Item Number R2

of the Development Control Committee in relation to 535 Glenmore Road, Edgecliff – Section 96

Application – Proposed modification Condition No. 2 of consent for operation of brothel by

deleting the 18 month trial period & modifying the hours of use from current 10am – 5am Mon-Sun

to proposed 10am-6am Mon-Sun (increase of 1 hour per day) be rescinded.

Lost




Councillor Boskovitz Councillor Bennett

Councillor Cavanagh Councillor Elsing

Councillor Levenston Councillor Keulemans

Councillor Marano Councillor O’Regan

Councillor Petrie Councillor Wynne

Councillor Robertson Councillor Zeltzer

Councillor Zulman

6/7



Item No: 2



File No: 900.G


modification Condition No. 2 of consent for operation of brothel by deleting

the 18 month trial period & modifying the hours of use from current 10am–

5am Mon-Sun to proposed 10am-6am Mon-Sun (increase of 1 hour per day)

– 1/8/2014







(Petrie/Cavanagh)

THAT the motion carried at the Council Meeting held on 27 October 2014 being Item Number R3

of the Development Control Committee in relation to 533 Glenmore Road, Edgecliff – Section 96

Application – Proposed modification Condition No. 2 of consent for operation of brothel by

deleting the 18 month trial period & modifying the hours of use from current 10am–5am Mon-Sun

to proposed 10am-6am Mon-Sun (increase of 1 hour per day) be rescinded.

Lost




Councillor Boskovitz Councillor Bennett

Councillor Cavanagh Councillor Elsing

Councillor Levenston Councillor Keulemans

Councillor Marano Councillor O’Regan

Councillor Petrie Councillor Wynne

Councillor Robertson Councillor Zeltzer

Councillor Zulman

6/7



Notice of Motion

Item No: 1



File No: 900.G



modification Condition No. 2 of consent for operation of brothel by

deleting the 18 month trial period & modifying the hours of use from

current 10am – 5am Mon-Sun to proposed 10am-6am Mon-Sun

(increase of 1 hour per day) – 20/8/2014







Note: This Notice of Motion was to be considered only if the preceding Notice of Motion of

Rescission was adopted. As the Notice of Motion of Rescission was lost the original

resolution of Council on 27 October 2014 stands and this Notice of Motion cannot be

considered by Council.

Item No: 2



File No: 900.G



modification Condition No. 2 of consent for operation of brothel by

deleting the 18 month trial period & modifying the hours of use from

current 10am–5am Mon-Sun to proposed 10am-6am Mon-Sun (increase

of 1 hour per day) – 1/8/2014







Note: This Notice of Motion was to be considered only if the preceding Notice of Motion of

Rescission was adopted. As the Notice of Motion of Rescission was lost the original

resolution of Council on 27 October 2014 stands and this Notice of Motion cannot be

considered by Council.



Item No: 3

From: Councillors Marano & O’Regan

Date: 5 November 2014

File No: 900.G

(Marano/O’Regan)

12/20 THAT Council conduct a review on the need for CCTV in the key neighborhood areas of Queen

Street, Woollahra and Double Bay and a report be provided to the Urban Planning Committee

following the completion of the review.

The review is to assess the need for CCTV in order to ensure the safety and security of the

community and shall include an outline of the costs of implementation (initial capital costs and

annual operational costs) as well as the opportunities there are in cost savings through SSROC,

collaboration with other councils and partnership with local businesses.

The review is to include consultation with police, community and business organisations in our

municipality and councils that have implemented CCTV, such as Burwood and Liverpool Councils

(which included the integration of Wi-Fi), and whether CCTV should also to be considered in other

areas in our municipality.

Adopted



Questions for Next Meeting

Item No: 13

Subject: Questions for Next Meeting

Author: Gary James, General Manager

File No: 467.G/Q 10

Reason for Report: To allow Councillors to ask Questions for Next Meeting in accordance with

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice.

(Boskovitz/Wynne)

13/20 That Councillors ask Questions for Next Meeting in accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting

Practice.

Adopted

The following questions were asked:-

Councillor Boskovitz asking:

Another accident occurred at the corner of New South Head Road and Hopetoun Avenue, Vaucluse

over the weekend. Can Council staff commence discussions with the RMS and our local state

member to investigate practical traffic calming devices?

Director, Technical Services in response:

On notice.

Councillor Boskovitz asking:

What progress has been made with the discussions Council are conducting with the RMS about the

median strips installed on Old South Head Road near Coles in North Rose Bay, which have resulted

in a loss of parking?


On notice.



Councillor Robertson asking:

1. Will staff confirm the existence of a 5,100 litre fuel storage tank on Council land at Rose Bay

beach adjacent to the Point Piper Marina, referred to in the recent staff assessment report on

the Marina development application?

2. If so, can staff explain the conditions under which this was permitted, for example, is it an

easement, a permit to encroach or a lease?

3. What remuneration, if any, has Council received?


On notice.

Councillor Keulemans asking:

Can the General Manger advise of the status of our request to the Division of Local Government for

a briefing on the NSW Government’s ‘Fit for Future’ program, as was resolved in Councillor

Petrie’s Notice of Motion on 16 September 2014?

Can we again write to the Division and request a briefing from a facilitator, given our position is

not to amalgamate, to enable us to understand the necessary steps to put forward our proposal?

The General Manager in response:

We have been in touch with the relationship manager that has been appointed to this Council. The

relationship managers are not making themselves available on an individual basis to Councils. I

would like to make it clear in terms of this that we do not mistake the role of relationship manager

with facilitator. The facilitators are appointed by or are provided by the State government to assist

those councils for the very purpose of facilitating the coming together of those three councils to

consider those options. Those facilitators are paid for by State government under those terms.

Those facilitators are not paid to come to councils that are not contemplating coming together in

some form of merger.

The relationship managers are not coming around the councils but they are relying on the number

of workshops and different advisory bodies as they come together. The facilitators are not

appointed to advise individual councils to determine where they stand. The facilitators are not

members of the Office of Local Government. They are from private enterprise. They are appointed

as facilitators to assist councils that have decided that they want to come together or are considering

coming together in the form of a merged council.

Relationship managers are appointed by the Office of Local Government. We have made

approaches to them. We have requested, as per the Council resolution, that they attend a meeting

with Council and their advice is that that is not their role and they will not attend councils on an

individual basis.

We will, however, continue to attempt to bring them to this Council.



Director, Corporate Services also noted that during Council’s discussion with our designated

relationship manager, we did raise the matter of this being elevated above him to either his manager

or the acting chief executive of the Office of Local Government. The answer, however, was the

same. They are not providing that service. The reason provided was that, on the basis of resources

available, they would not set a precedent to come and provide that briefing to one council as they

do not have the resources to do the same for one hundred and fifty two councils.

The Mayor agreed to provide a briefing, with senior staff, to all Councillors to report on the recent

meeting with the Division of Local Government.

Councillor O’Regan asking:

You responded last week in relation to the Wi-Fi in Double Bay indicating that it may take a while

to collect the necessary data. Do you have an approximate timeframe for collecting this data?

Director, Corporate Services in response:

I was in discussion with the IT manager today in relation to this matter. He has just received a

detailed report from the service provider. I will review the data and report to Councillors as soon as

possible.

There being no further business the meeting concluded at 8:58pm.

We certify that the pages numbered 3994 to 4011 inclusive are the Minutes of the Ordinary

Meeting of Woollahra Municipal Council held on 10 November 2014 and confirmed by Council

at the ordinary Meeting of Council on 24 November 2014 as correct.

________________________ ________________________

General Manager Mayor

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