Banyule Council Minutes 23 September 2013

These Minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 7 October 2013 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Council Chambers, Service Centre

275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

23 September 2013 commencing at 7.45pm

MINUTES

THE MAYOR’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE WURUNDJERI PEOPLE ......................... 3

PRESENT .............................................................................................................................. 3

APOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................... 3

LEAVE OF ABSENCE ........................................................................................................... 3

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ............................................................................................. 3

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ............................................................................................. 3

PRESENTATION ................................................................................................................... 3

1. PETITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Ivanhoe Grammar School Development Plan Consultation ..................................... 4

2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT ...................................... 4

Nil

3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ......................................................... 4

Nil

4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ................................ 5

4.1 Options to introduce parking overlays in Banyule's Activity Centres ........................ 5 4.2 Banyule Council - Transport Project Advocacy ....................................................... 5 4.3 Additional Paid Parking Locations in Banyule ....................................................... 10

5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE ................... 13

5.1 Ward Fund Allocations .......................................................................................... 13

6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY .................................................. 14

6.1 Assembly of Councillors ........................................................................................ 14 6.2 Operating Financial Report for Period Ended 31 August 2013 .............................. 16

7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 16

Nil

8. NOTICES OF MOTION .................................................................................................. 16

8.1 Flooding of the Darebin Creek .............................................................................. 16 8.2 Victorian Police ..................................................................................................... 17

MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 23 SEPTEMBER 2013

2 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 7 October 2013

8.3 Watsonia Motor Show ........................................................................................... 17

9. GENERAL BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 18

9.1 Appointment of Allison Beckwith ........................................................................... 18 9.2 Councillor Code of Conduct .................................................................................. 18 9.3 Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk ....................................................................... 18 9.4 Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre ................................................. 18 9.5 Banyule Youth Festival ......................................................................................... 18 9.6 St Mary's Primary School ...................................................................................... 18 9.7 Indigenous Community Work ................................................................................ 19 9.8 Bundoora Football Club ........................................................................................ 19

10. URGENT BUSINESS ..................................................................................................... 19

CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ......................................................................... 19


These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 7 October 2013 3

EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM

(CO2013/322) Resolution That the Public Forum be extended until 8.00pm Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM

(CO2013/323) Resolution That the Public Forum be extended until 8.15pm Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED The Meeting opened at 8.15pm.

The Mayor’s Acknowledgement of the Wurundjeri People

The Mayor read an acknowledgement of the traditional land owners, the Wurundjeri people.

Present

Chairperson Cr Wayne Phillips, Cr Craig Langdon, Cr Steven Briffa, Mark Di Pasquale, Cr Rick Garotti, Cr Tom Melican, Cr Jenny Mulholland.

Apologies

Nil

Leave of Absence

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

That the following Minutes be confirmed: Ordinary Meeting of Council held 9 September 2013

Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

Disclosure of Interests

Cr Tom Melican declared an interest in confidential item 11.3.

Presentation

Nil



1. PETITIONS

1.1 IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSULTATION

Mr Geoff Purcell, Mr David King, Robyn Roberts, Mr Ian Frost, Mr Paul Simmons and Mrs Nina Kelleher spoke on the item. A petition regarding the Ivanhoe Grammar School Development Plan with 238 signatures has been received primarily from residents living within the streets surrounding the Ivanhoe Grammar School. The petition prayer is as follows: “We the undersigned: Residents of Banyule City Council request that: Banyule City Council and its Planning staff:

1. Establish a series of community consultation meetings about the proposed Ivanhoe grammar School Development Plan to:

a. More fully audit existing amenity impacts of the Ivanhoe Grammar School, Ivanhoe Campus and its site/s use on the community; and

b. Identify the future amenity impacts of the proposed IGS Development Plan on our community; with separate community consultation meeting to review separate aspects of the Plan, so that adequate time is allowed for the community to understand and consider all the issues.

2. Establish an on-going community group, which meets regularly with Council planning staff and the school to consider suggestions for resolving school and community conflicts before the plan is approved.”

Resolution (CO2013/324)

That

1. Council receives and notes the petition

2. The proposed resident interest group include 10 residents instead of the 6 initially proposed

3. Community consultation sessions be held to discuss and provide information on the development plan as needed

4. The primary petitioner be advised that Council considers its resolution of 26 August, regarding future consultation subject to the changes outlined in points 2 and 3 above, is sufficient to ensure meaningful community engagement.

5. Concerns raised in the petition be considered as a submission to the Development Plan application process and incorporated into the merits assessment of the application.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT

Nil

3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Nil



4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

4.1 OPTIONS TO INTRODUCE PARKING OVERLAYS IN BANYULE'S ACTIVITY CENTRES

Mr Roger Fyfe spoke on the item.

SUMMARY

This report provides an investigation on the options for Council to introduce a car parking overlay across Banyule’s activity centres, to enable the orderly management of parking in the context of development including the consideration of the collection of cash contributions in lieu of the provision of car parking. The following centres are recommended to have a Parking Overlay developed: Greensborough Principal Activity Centre, Heidelberg Major Activity Centre, Ivanhoe Major Activity Centre and the West Heidelberg Industrial Estate with work commencing in Heidelberg first. Once these Centres are completed, it is recommended that Parking Overlays are considered for the following Neighbourhood Activity Centres – Watsonia, The Mall-Bell Street, Ivanhoe East, Montmorency, Rosanna and Eaglemont.


That Council : 1. Prepare parking plans for one Activity Centre at a time, in order of priority and implement into the Planning Scheme one Activity Centre Parking Overlay at a time. 2. Develop the Heidelberg Car Parking Plan as the first parking plan. 3. Adopt a list of prioritised Activity Centres with Heidelberg being first, followed by

Greensborough, Ivanhoe and the West Heidelberg Industrial Estate. Once these four Centres have been completed, the following Neighbourhood Activity Centres to be prepared in order: Watsonia, The Mall-Bell Street, Ivanhoe East, Montmorency, Rosanna and Eaglemont.

4. Consider funding for one Activity Centre car parking plan and parking overlay each financial year at an approximate cost of $90,000 per annum during the budget process.


4.2 BANYULE COUNCIL - TRANSPORT PROJECT ADVOCACY

Ms Beverley Moss & Mr Roger Fyfe spoke on the item.

SUMMARY

Transport concerns are an ongoing issue for the community. Council’s overarching transport strategy which helps to define the Council response and direction in dealing with many of these issues is due for revision. Council is now seeking to develop a new transport strategy for the municipality. Part of this new strategy is to seek to define Council’s advocacy stance on transport projects. Many of these projects are not necessarily within Council’s immediate control, though impact Banyule. A prioritised list of transport project advocacy has been developed to help drive future discussions and advocacy with State and Federal Government bodies.



This report seeks to adopt this list as a basis for ongoing advocacy and to provide input into development of a new Integrated Transport Strategy for Banyule.


That Council:

1. Adopt the following prioritised list of projects for ongoing advocacy with VicRoads, Public Transport Victoria and the State and Federal Governments:

A. Major Strategic Transport Projects

A1. North East Link – Support an outer ring road solution that provides a direct freight and traffic connection from the M80 to the eastern side of the Mullum-Mullum tunnel and EastLink. A2. Melbourne Metro – Support this important transport project, noting it’s importance in providing additional capacity to facilitate Doncaster Rail and other important network improvements. A3. Doncaster Rail – Support an Eastern Freeway solution for this project, including a full extension to Doncaster Hill, incorporating a station at Burke Road North and extension of the route 72 tram through to Ivanhoe. A4. Extend the South Morang rail line through to Mernda and ultimately Whittlesea. A5. East West Link – Council has not formed a view on this project given a lack of information regarding the project impacts, including impacts on Banyule. Council seeks further information on this project so that an informed position can be taken.

B. Major Arterial Road Upgrades/Duplication/Changes

B1. Greensborough Highway (Greensborough Hwy and Rosanna Road) – continue to work with VicRoads to improve safety and amenity along the route. B2. Bolton Street – Seek support in upgrading the road to an appropriate standard for the high traffic volumes on the road. Further seek reclassification from Local Road to Arterial Road status to acknowledge its important arterial link function. This proposal is jointly supported by Nillumbik Council. B3. Bell Street, Waterdale Road to Upper Heidelberg Road – widening and duplication, including standard width central median and separate right turn lanes. It is noted that major land acquisition would be required on the south side of the road. B4. Waterdale Road, Dougharty Road to Kingsbury Drive - widening and duplication through the industrial area. Forms part of the “freight route” linking the industrial estate to Bell Street and Plenty Road (via Kingsbury Drive). It is noted that land acquisition would be required on the east side of the road. As part of the project, opportunities need to be considered for replacement car parking. B5. Waterdale Road, Altona Street to Dougharty Road - duplication (to join the



existing four lane road south of Altona Street to the industrial area north of Dougharty Road). Forms part of the “freight route” linking the industrial estate to Bell Street and Plenty Road (via Kingsbury Drive).

C. Arterial Road Intersections C1 - Major Arterial/Major Arterial Intersections

C1.1. Grimshaw Street/Para Road – Signalise the intersection and enable all traffic movements allowing arterial traffic to be removed from Flintoff Street. This is an important change to the strategic road network for the Greensborough Activity Centre. C1.2. Rosanna Road/Lower Plenty Road/ Greensborough Highway – Install speed and red light cameras for:

a) The right turn from Rosanna Road to Lower Plenty Road b) The right turn from Greensborough Highway to Lower Plenty Road c) The left turn from Lower Plenty Road to Rosanna Road

C1.3. Greensborough Highway/Grimshaw Street – major upgrade of intersection to address congestion and safety issues. Such as: Additional northbound through lane and Dual right turn from Greensborough Highway to Grimshaw Street. C1.4. Bell Street/Waterdale Road - increase capacity by the provision of a double right turn from Bell Street to Waterdale Road (east to north). This would involve widening of Bell Street and could be the first stage of the project listed in B2 above. It is noted that land acquisition would be required on the south side of the road (from the Repat. hospital). C1.5. Kingsbury Drive/Waiora Road/Ruthven Street - upgrade and re-align intersection as current poor layout is a safety issue. It is noted that this project could involve the closure of Orr Street at Waiora Road, with a new access off Kingsbury Drive nearby.

C2 - Major Arterial/Local Road Intersections

C2.1. Grimshaw Street/Flintoff Street – modify intersection to provide for safe pedestrian movements and remove arterial road traffic from Flintoff Street, a local road (this project is dependent on the full modification and signalising of Para Road/Grimshaw Street intersection, outlined in C1.1). C2.2. Para Road/Rattray Road – Signalise the intersection to improve safety and pedestrian movements. C2.3. Lower Heidelberg Road/Yarra Street - signalise intersection to assist pedestrian activity and provide for possible future municipal bicycle route along Yarra Street connecting the Main Yarra Trail/Banyule Shared Trail (PBN) with the Heidelberg Railway Station and the Austin/Mercy Hospital. Safety is an issue at this intersection.

D. Bicycle Facilities

D1. Greensborough Highway (Greensborough Bypass), Yallambie Road to Metropolitan Ring Road - install bicycle lanes (PBN). This would be a connection



between the new shared path along Greensborough Road (outside the Watsonia Army Barracks) and the existing shared path which was constructed as part of the Bypass project. D2. East West Power Easement – Shared Bicycle Path, from Plenty Road, Bundoora through to the Plenty River Tail, Yallambie along the existing power easement. D3. Banksia Street to Burke Road North, provide improved bicycle connection. D4. Heidelberg Road, Darebin Creek to Lower Heidelberg Road, provide wider kerbside lanes or bicycle lane/s (PBN). It is noted that this would provide a connection for cyclists between the bicycle treatment along Heidelberg Road in the City of Darebin (wide kerbside lanes with Bicycle symbols) and the existing bicycle lanes along Lower Heidelberg Road. D5. Livingstone Street - from Darebin Creek Trail to Upper Heidelberg Road (Ivanhoe Shopping Centre). (PBN) – Partially completed in 2012.

E. Pedestrian Facilities

E1. Pedestrian Priority Precincts

E1.1. Provide a permanent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct through the core Heidelberg Activity Centre area bounded by Darebin St, Upper Heidelberg Road, Bell Banksia Link and Lower Heidelberg Road. E1.2. Provide a permanent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Grimshaw Street, Greensborough from Henry St to Flintoff Street to complete the core pedestrian priority precinct in Greensborough. E1.3. Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe from Studley Road through to Waverley Avenue. E1.4. Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Lower Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe through the shopping strip area. E1.5. Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna through the shopping strip area from at least 8am to 5pm.

E2. Pedestrian Crossing Facilities

E2.1. Burgundy Street, near Martin Street - pedestrian operated signals (on road) linking the Austin/Mercy Hospital on the south side of the road and consulting suites/ medical precinct on north side. (It is noted that the footpath on the south side of the road does not provide a continuous path past the Austin/Mercy Hospital. This matter is to be pursued with VicRoads and the Hospital). E2.2. Lower Heidelberg Road, between Wilfred Road and Carmichael Street (East Ivanhoe Shopping Centre) - pedestrian operated signals at western end of shopping centre. E2.3. Livingstone Street Ivanhoe, upgrade zebra crossing to full pedestrian operated signals.



E2.4. Burgundy Street, between Cape Street and Rosanna Road – pedestrian operated signals at midblock location to service new post office location and the Warringal Shopping Centre entrance.

F. Public Transport

F1. Hurstbridge Train Line Upgrades/Changes

F1.1. Upgrade signalling systems to provide modern in train signalling. F1.2. Duplication of the Hurstbridge Line from Heidelberg to Rosanna. F1.3. Rezone Greensborough, Watsonia, Macleod, and Rosanna stations into Zone 1. F1.4. Duplication of the Hurstbridge Line from Greensborough to Eltham. F1.5. Provide a fully independent line for Hurstbridge Line operations; decoupled from the South Morang Line from Clifton Hill to the City.

F2. Hurstbridge Train Line Station Upgrades

F2.1. Construct a modal interchange at Greensborough Station to support it’s Principal Activity Centre status. F2.2. Provide additional car parking for the following stations:

a) East side of Watsonia station b) East side of Macleod station

F2.3 Provide new or additional Parkiteer style bicycle parking facilities at all our train stations in order of priority at:

a) Heidelberg b) Ivanhoe c) Greensborough d) Watsonia e) Macleod f) Rosanna g) Montmorency h) Darebin i) Eaglemont

F2.4. Provide a modal interchange facility at Heidelberg Station with improved pedestrian connections to the Austin hospital. F2.5. Provide improved pedestrian bridge across the Ivanhoe Rail Station tracks to improve accessibility to the station.

F3. Banyule Route Bus Services

F3.1. Extend the 561 service through to Greensborough and improve service frequency for the route as per the State Government’s Bus Service Review and to support improved public transport connections to Latrobe University. F3.2. Increase SmartBus services to provide a 10min service frequency for



services in priority order: a) 903 b) 902 c) 901

F3.3. Improve bus services and frequencies to railway stations and provide greater coordination with service timetabling. F3.4. Improve bus services to the Viewbank area through improvements to the 517 service and consideration for additional routes to the area. F3.5. Retain the 549 service from Ivanhoe to Northland and extend weekend and night services contrary to the State Government’s Bus Service Review.

2. That Council write to VicRoads, the Victorian Department of Transport and Public Transport Victoria to advise them of this resolution.

3. Council write to the Minister for Transport, VicRoads and the Victorian Department of

Transport and Public Transport seeking a briefing with Council and their participation in organising a public meeting to address transport issues confronting the City of Banyule.

Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon CARRIED

Cr Steven Briffa called for a division:

FOR: Cr Steven Briffa, Cr Mark Di Pasquale, Cr Rick Garotti, Cr Tom Melican, Cr Jenny Mulholland, Cr Wayne PhillipsCr Craig Langdon

AGAINST: Nil The Chairperson declared the motion CARRIED

4.3 ADDITIONAL PAID PARKING LOCATIONS IN BANYULE

Mr Roger Fyfe spoke on the item.

SUMMARY

Following the Council resolution on 17 December 2012 to investigate potential paid parking locations within the municipality, nine locations were assessed for paid parking facilities; four sites in Griffin Ward and five sites in Olympia Ward. The assessment included site visits to consider existing demand for parking and the appropriateness of the existing pedestrian infrastructure around the assessed zones, as well as some consideration of the effect on the demand for parking in the surrounding areas. Installation of these facilities is proposed to be considered in future Capital Works Budgets. It is recognised that paid parking is a tool that can help manage parking demands in Activity Centres and areas of high parking demand. Further paid parking locations could be identified throughout Banyule’s key activity centres through the development of parking plans.




That Council:

1. Install paid parking on the south side of Brown Street, Heidelberg, between Powlett Street and Upper Heidelberg Road as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:

a. Including the installation of equipment, appropriate signage and line marking; b. Including the consultations and installation of time parking restrictions in the

surrounding area (150 metre) in line with Council’s standards for provision of parking restrictions;

c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg car parking account.

2. Construct a footpath along Powlett Street between Brown Street and Darebin Street,

in Heidelberg, as part of the Capital Works Program for future years and install paid parking:




3. Install paid parking on the south-east side of Norman Street, Ivanhoe, between

Waterdale Road and Seddon Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:



c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in the Ivanhoe car parking account.

4. Install paid parking on the west side of Stradbroke Avenue, Heidelberg, between

Burgundy Street and Darebin Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years: a. Including the installation of equipment, appropriate signage and line marking; b. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in the

Heidelberg car parking account.

5. Install paid parking on the north side of Banksia Street, Bellfield, between Waterdale Road and Osney Avenue as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:




6. Install paid parking on the north side of Crissane Road, Heidelberg West, between

Korong Road and Waterdale Road as part of the Capital Works Program for future



years:



c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg West car parking account.

7. Construct a footpath along the north side of Crissane Road, Heidelberg West,

between Seehan Road and Korong Road, as part of the Capital Works Program for future years and install paid parking:



c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg West car parking account.

8. Install paid parking on the west side of Edwin Street, Heidelberg Heights, between

Forster Street and Banksia Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:

a. Including the installation of equipment, appropriate signage and line marking; b. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and revenue be captured in the

Heidelberg car parking account; c. The Austin Health be advised of this resolution.

9. Install paid parking on the south side of Perkins Street, Bellfield, between Waterdale

Road and Plunkett Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:



c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg car parking account;

10. Install paid parking on the east side of Waterdale Road, Heidelberg Heights, between

Griffiths Street and Banksia Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:



c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg car parking account;

d. The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital be advised of this resolution.

11. Review the fees for each paid parking location at the time of installation of any paid parking infrastructure and during the budget process from year to year.

12. Consider any other possible paid parking locations within the Activity Centres through

the development of Activity Centre Parking Plans, allowing a more holistic and



strategic approach to determining further suitable locations within an area.

13. Consider the development of a Parking Plan for Greensborough and then Ivanhoe as part of the Capital Works Program for future years.

14. Upgrade the existing coin only parking machines on Upper Heidelberg Road, Darebin

Street and Powlett Street over a number of years as part of the Capital Works Program.

15. Note the additional enforcement activities required as part of the introduction of paid parking at these localities and consider additional funding to support this in future years.


5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE

5.1 WARD FUND ALLOCATIONS

Ms Beverley Moss spoke on the item.

SUMMARY

One split Ward Fund Allocation application has been submitted for consideration:

1 Councillor Name: Cr Craig Langdon

Ward: Olympia Ward

Funding Recipient: Livingstone Community Centre

Amount Requested by Applicant: $1957.10

Ward Fund Contribution: $978.55

Purpose/Reason: Play equipment to be purchased from Learning Resource Catalogue which is produced by Education Expense Co. Contribution is half of the applicant request. This is a joint application with Griffin Ward.

Works Completed Yes/No: No

Paid By Applicant Yes/No: No



2 Councillor Name: Cr Jenny Mulholland

Ward: Griffin Ward

Funding Recipient: Livingstone Community Centre

Amount Requested by Applicant: $1957.10

Ward Fund Contribution: $978.55

Purpose/Reason: Play equipment to be purchased from Learning Resource Catalogue which is produced by Education Expense Co. Contribution is half of the applicant request. This is a joint application with Olympia Ward.

Works Completed Yes/No: No

Paid By Applicant Yes/No: No

Please Note: Copy of application forms and supporting documentation provided attached (refer Attachment 1).


That the Ward Fund Allocations for Livingstone Community Centre (split application) be approved for payment and the beneficiaries be notified of Council’s decision.

Moved: Cr Craig Langdon Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED

6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY

6.1 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS

SUMMARY

Under the Local Government Act 1989 an Assembly of Councillors is defined as: A meeting of an advisory committee of the Council, if at least one Councillor is present or; A planned or scheduled meeting of at least half of the Councillors and one member of Council staff which considers matters that are intended or likely to be- a) the subject of a decision of the Council or; b) subject to the exercise of a function, duty or power of the Council that has been delegated to a person or committee. In accordance with Section 80A of the Local Government Act 1989 Council is required to report as soon as possible to an Ordinary Meeting of Council a record of any assemblies of Councillors held. Below is the latest listing of notified assemblies of Councillors held at Banyule City Council. RECORD OF ASSEMBLIES

1 Date of Assembly: 9 September 2013



Type of Meeting: Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: Items on the Council Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of 9 September 2013 (excluding confidential items)

2.1 Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk: Sunday 15 September 2013

4.1 Notice of Decision Ivanhoe Shopping Centre - Special Rate Scheme

4.2 Pedestrian/Cyclist "Black Area" program

5.1 Ward Fund Allocations

6.1 Certification of the 2012/2013 Financial Statements, Standard Statements and Performance Statement

6.2 Review of the Councillor Code of Conduct

6.3 Assembly of Councillors

6.4 Council Meeting Dates for 2014

9.1 Development Planning Sustainable Housing Forum

9.2 Ivanhoe Park Croquet Club Opening

9.3 Eaglemont Spring Fair

9.4 East Ivanhoe Bowls Opening

9.5 Banyule Scouts Association AGM

9.6 Passing of Andrea Bow

9.7 Greensborough Central Rotary Group

9.8 Watermarc 1st Birthday

9.9 Response to Public Forum

10.1 East West Link - Proposed Roadway Linking Eastern Freeway and Citylink

Councillors Present: Mark Di Pasquale Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland Wayne Phillips

Staff Present: Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith, Acting Director – Community Programs Scott Walker, Director – City Development Keith Yeo, Director – Corporate Services Gina Burden, Manager – Governance, Information and Laws Vivien Ferlaino, Governance & Information Co-Ordinator Arun Chopra, Acting Director – City Services

Others Present: Nil

Conflict of Interest: Nil

2 Date of Assembly: 9 September 2013

Type of Meeting: Strategic Property Group

Matters Considered: Confidential Matters – Property and Proposed Developments

Councillors Present: Mark Di Pasquale Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland Wayne Phillips

Staff Present: Scott Walker, Director – City Development



Jeanette Kringle, Property Co-Ordinator Michael Hutchison, Projects Co-Ordinator – City Development

Others Present: Nil

Conflict of Interest: Nil


That the Assembly of Councillors report be received.

Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED Councillor Mulholland left the Chamber at 9:54 pm. 6.2 OPERATING FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2013

SUMMARY

Presentation of Operating Financial Report for two months ended 31 August 2013.

Councillor Mulholland returned to the Chamber at 9:56 pm. Resolution (CO2013/330)

That the Operating Financial Report for the period 31 August 2013 be received.

Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED

7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS

Nil

8. NOTICES OF MOTION

8.1 FLOODING OF THE DAREBIN CREEK

Cr Craig Langdon submitted a Notice of Motion.


That Council write to: 1. Melbourne Water requesting a meeting with senior officers to discuss strategies for

addressing the increasing problem of flooding along the Darebin Creek.

2. The Minister for Planning and to the Minister for Water highlighting the plight of the Darebin Creek due to increased urbanisation of the catchment and request they apply additional pressure on the Growth Area Authority and Melbourne Water to develop strategies to best protect the ecological health and amenity of the Darebin Creek waterway.

3. Darebin City Council, City of Yarra and the City of Whittlesea highlighting the plight of



the Darebin Creek due to increased urbanisation of the catchment and request their cooperation in lobbying the Growth Area Authority and Melbourne Water to develop strategies to best protect the ecological health and amenity of the Darebin Creek waterway.

4. The Darebin Creek Management Committee, Darebin Parklands Association, Friends

of the Darebin Creek, Department of Planning and Community, Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure and La Trobe University to advise them of this resolution.

Moved: Cr Craig Langdon Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED

8.2 VICTORIAN POLICE

Cr Craig Langdon submitted a Notice of Motion.


1. That Council honours the Victoria Police Members who lost their lives in the line of duty by:

a. Holding an annual event (morning or afternoon tea) as part of the Victorian Police

Blue Ribbon day; b. Supporting Council representation and attendance at the Annual Blue Ribbon

Foundation Ball; and c. Establishing an award, to be given to a serving Police Member within the City of

Banyule as recognition for outstanding service, in the name of Clyde James Smith in honour of Constable Smith who lost his life in 1935 while on duty and who was recently recognised by rededication at the Warringal Cemetery.

2. That Council allow the recipient of the Award to be determined by Victoria Police, and

that the award be given at the Council Annual event.

Moved: Cr Craig Langdon Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED

8.3 WATSONIA MOTOR SHOW

Cr Rick Garotti submitted a Notice of Motion.


“That Council allocates a one off budget allocation to a maximum value of $8,900 to prepare Watsonia Shopping Centre for the Watsonia Motor Show on 9 November 2013.”

Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED



9. General Business

9.1 APPOINTMENT OF ALLISON BECKWITH

Cr Craig Langdon congratulated and formally recognised the appointment of Allison Beckwith as Director or Community Programs.

9.2 COUNCILLOR CODE OF CONDUCT

Cr Steven Briffa and Cr Rick Garotti signed the reviewed Councillor Code of Conduct as per resolution CO2013/316 on 9 September 2013. Note that they were absent from the meeting of 9 September 2013 when all other Councillors signed the Code of Conduct.

9.3 OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN WELLNESS WALK

Cr Jenny Mulholland acknowledged and congratulated all involved with the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk held on Sunday 15 September 2013.

9.4 OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN CANCER AND WELLNESS CENTRE

Cr Jenny Mulholland acknowledged and congratulated the Austin Hospital and Olivia Newton-John on the official opening of the final stage of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre over the weekend.

9.5 BANYULE YOUTH FESTIVAL

Cr Tom Melican acknowledged the Banyule Youth Fest held on the 15 September 2013 which was attended by himself, Cr Langdon and Simon McMillan. Cr Melican noted the event at Macleod Park where approx 1,200 young people participated in the days celebrations was a huge success. Cr Melican thanked Cam Nichol, Team Leader at Jets for his management and coordination of the event and acknowledged the Youth services team and the Community Partnership for their valuable contribution and support, along with the members from Banyule 100, the SHYNE project, Truth 4 Youth, Studio F, FIAB, Jets Crew Members, YouthFest Promo team, Saturday Sounds, street art – and individual young people who volunteered their time on the day. Cr Melican also thanked the Macleod Traders for their on-going support for this event.

9.6 ST MARY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cr Mark Di Pasquale commended three students on community projects they are organising which they have invited Councillors to attend.



9.7 INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY WORK

Cr Rick Garotti noted he travelled to Darwin to work with a remote indigenous community in Arnhem Land.

9.8 BUNDOORA FOOTBALL CLUB

Cr Rick Garotti noted and congratulated the grand final win of Bundoora Football Club over the weekend.

10. Urgent Business

Nil Closure of Meeting to the Public

That in accordance with Section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989, Council close the Meeting to members of the public and adjourn for five minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber prior to considering confidential items 11.1-11.3. Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti CARRIED The Meeting was adjourned at 10.30pm. The Meeting was closed to the public at 10.35pm.

DATED:........................... DAY OF ........................... 2013

............................................. CHAIRPERSON

Banyule Council Minutes 23 September 2013

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