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<strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong><strong>Council</strong> Chambers, Service Centre275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe<strong>20</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>20</strong>13 commencing at 7.45pmMINUTESTHE MAYOR’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE WURUNDJERI PEOPLE ......................... 3PRESENT .............................................................................................................................. 3APOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................... 3LEAVE OF ABSENCE ........................................................................................................... 3CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ............................................................................................. 3DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ............................................................................................. 3PRESENTATION ................................................................................................................... 31. PETITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 41.1 Yarra Street, Heidelberg - School Crossing Concerns ........................................... 41.2 Porter Road, Heidelberg Heights - Traffic Concerns ............................................... 41.3 Macleod Park Playspace- Safety Fencing Petition .................................................. 52. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT ...................................... 62.3 Department <strong>of</strong> Planning and Community Development Funding ............................. 62.1 <strong>Banyule</strong> Fire Management Plan <strong>20</strong>12-<strong>20</strong>15 ............................................................ 62.2 Access for All Abilities Defunding <strong>of</strong> Local Government .......................................... 72.4 Department <strong>of</strong> Planning & Community Development Facility & PlanningFunding Program .................................................................................................... 73. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ......................................................... 7Nil4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ................................ 84.1 Proposed Residential Subdivision Guidelines ......................................................... 84.2 3081 Community Services and Facilities Plan ......................................................... 85. PROSPERITY – PROSPEROUS AND SUSTAINABLE LOCAL ECONOMY .................. 9Nil6. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE ..................... 96.1 ALGA Campaign on the Constitutional Recognition <strong>of</strong> Local GovernmentUpdate .................................................................................................................... 96.2 Ward Fund Allocations .......................................................................................... 10These <strong>Minutes</strong> are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13 1


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>137. STRATEGIC RESOURCE PLAN - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY.......................... 117.1 Assembly <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong>lors ........................................................................................ 117.2 Community Chef - Offer <strong>of</strong> Additional Shares in Regional Kitchen ........................ 138. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 13Nil9. NOTICES OF MOTION .................................................................................................. 139.1 Amendment To <strong>Banyule</strong> Ward Fund Policy ........................................................... 139.2 Festive Celebrations ............................................................................................. 139.3 Recognition <strong>of</strong> Streets/Reserves Named in Honour <strong>of</strong> WWII Events ..................... 1410. GENERAL BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 1410.1 Volunteers Dinner ................................................................................................. 1410.2 Olivia Newton John Centre Wellness Ball ............................................................. 1411. URGENT BUSINESS ..................................................................................................... 14CLOSURE OF MEETING ..................................................................................................... 152 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>13EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM(CO<strong>20</strong>13/160)ResolutionThat the Public Forum be extended for a further five minutes.Moved: Cr Tom MelicanSeconded: Cr Craig LangdonCARRIEDThe <strong>Meeting</strong> opened at 7.51pm.The <strong>May</strong>or’s Acknowledgement <strong>of</strong> the Wurundjeri PeopleThe <strong>May</strong>or read an acknowledgement <strong>of</strong> the traditional land owners, the Wurundjeri people.PresentChairperson Cr Wayne Phillips, Cr Craig Langdon, Mark Di Pasquale,Cr Rick Garotti, Cr Tom Melican.ApologiesLeave <strong>of</strong> Absence(CO<strong>20</strong>13/161)ResolutionThat the apology from <strong>Council</strong>lor Steven Briffa and <strong>Council</strong>lor Jenny Mulholland be acceptedand leave <strong>of</strong> absence from the meeting be granted.Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Rick GarottiCARRIEDConfirmation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minutes</strong>That the following <strong>Minutes</strong> be confirmed:<strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong> held 6 <strong>May</strong> <strong>20</strong>13Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Mark Di PasqualeCARRIEDDisclosure <strong>of</strong> InterestsNilPresentationNilThese minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13 3


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>131. PETITIONS1.1 YARRA STREET, HEIDELBERG -SCHOOL CROSSING CONCERNSMs Kerry Mulvogue, Mrs Rowena Thomson and Ms Julie Ryan spoke on the itemSUMMARYA petition with 1112 signatures has been received from members <strong>of</strong> the Our Lady <strong>of</strong> MercyCollege (OLMC) school community.The petition prayer is as follows:“To urgently provide a raised pavement to the OLMC school crossing in Yarra Street, as wellas provide enhanced line-marking and school crossing signs to improve the prominence andvisibility <strong>of</strong> the crossing to oncoming drivers, and review the positioning <strong>of</strong> speed limit signsto improve their visibility to all drivers, particularly those exiting the nearby Safeway car parkand travelling west along Yarra Street.”A copy <strong>of</strong> the petition covering letter is provided as Attachment 1.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/162)That:1. <strong>Council</strong> receives and notes the petition.2. Road safety issues associated with the school crossing in Yarra Street Heidelberg beinvestigated further including potential costs and contributions, and a meeting bearranged prior to a further report being presented back to <strong>Council</strong>.3. The primary petitioner be advised accordingly.Moved: Cr Tom MelicanSeconded: Cr Craig LangdonCARRIED1.2 PORTER ROAD, HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS - TRAFFIC CONCERNSMr Bryan Davis spoke on the itemSUMMARYA petition with 83 signatures has been received from residents <strong>of</strong> Porter Road betweenDougharty Road and Northern Road, Heidelberg Heights .The petition prayer is as follows:“We, the undersigned, want the <strong>Banyule</strong> <strong>Council</strong> to install Speed Management along PorterRoad between Dougharty Road and Northern Roads Heidelberg Heights.”It should be noted that the petition was arranged asking whether or not residents supportedtraffic management treatments. The results were as follows:• 76 residents supported the petition• 7 residents did not support the petition”A copy <strong>of</strong> the petition cover letter is included as Attachment 1.4 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>13Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/163)That:1. <strong>Council</strong> receives and notes the petition.2. <strong>Council</strong> review the <strong>20</strong>07 proposed traffic management works for this section <strong>of</strong> PorterRoad to ensure they meet todays traffic conditions and;a. if there are no substantial changes to the <strong>20</strong>07 proposals, commence the worksusing the funds allocated in this year’ budget.b. If substantial changes are recommended that a further report be presented backto <strong>Council</strong>.3. The two lead petitioners be advised accordingly.Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Tom MelicanCARRIED<strong>Council</strong>lor Melican left the Chamber at 08:31 pm.<strong>Council</strong>lor Melican returned to the Chamber at 08:32 pm.1.3 MACLEOD PARK PLAYSPACE- SAFETY FENCING PETITIONSUMMARYA petition with <strong>20</strong>8 signatures has been received.The petition prayer is as follows:“The local playground next to the Macleod shops on Aberdeen Road isn’t safe. There is onlya fence on two sides <strong>of</strong> the equipment and the kids <strong>of</strong> <strong>Banyule</strong> can, and have on numerousoccasions, run on to the surrounding roads.We therefore request <strong>Banyule</strong> <strong>Council</strong> to:Build a fence around the play equipment completed with a gated entrance to stop the kidsfrom running on to the road and potentially getting hit by a car.”A copy <strong>of</strong> the petition covering letter is provided as Attachment 1Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/164)1. That <strong>Council</strong> receives and notes the petition.2. Officers investigate the appropriate level <strong>of</strong> fencing needed at the Macleod Parkplayground and a further report be presented back to <strong>Council</strong> at the conclusions <strong>of</strong>the investigations.3. The primary petitioner be advised accordingly.Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Mark Di PasqualeCARRIEDThese minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13 5


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>13AMEND ORDER OF BUSINESS(CO<strong>20</strong>13/165)ResolutionThat the Order <strong>of</strong> Business be amended so that item 2.3 is considered before item 2.1 priorto proceeding with the Agenda as listedMoved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTCARRIED2.3 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDINGMs Lorraine Ward spoke on the item.SUMMARYTo consider an allocation <strong>of</strong> $175,000 be made available from the general reserve for thematching fund requirements under the Victorian Government’s Community Facility FundingProgram for the project to proceed in the <strong>20</strong>13/<strong>20</strong>14 year as per <strong>Council</strong> resolutionCO<strong>20</strong>12/260.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/166)1. That an allocation <strong>of</strong> $175,000 be made available from <strong>Council</strong>’s General Reserve forthe matching fund requirements for the project to proceed in the <strong>20</strong>13/<strong>20</strong>14 financialyear as per <strong>Council</strong> resolution CO<strong>20</strong>12/260.2. That <strong>Council</strong> notifies the Macleod Junior Football Club <strong>of</strong> the successful fundingallocation to the Macleod Park Sports Field Lighting Project.Moved: Cr Tom MelicanSeconded: Cr Rick GarottiCARRIED2.1 BANYULE FIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN <strong>20</strong>12-<strong>20</strong>15SUMMARYThe Country Fire Authority Act 1958, requires that <strong>Council</strong> prepare and maintain a MunicipalFire Prevention Plan and that the plan be audited every three years to ensure compliancewith the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Act.The Municipal Fire Management Planning Committee provides a 3 year plan for how <strong>Council</strong>,fire agencies and other relevant authorities and organisations can work together to effectivelyanticipate, respond to, and recover from fire events within the municipality.The Municipal Fire Management Plan looks at Prevention, Preparedness, Response andRecovery rather than just prevention as has been the case in the past and is now beingpresented to <strong>Council</strong> for approval.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/167)That <strong>Council</strong> adopt the redrafted Municipal Fire Management Plan (<strong>20</strong>12-<strong>20</strong>15), whichincorporates the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission <strong>20</strong>09 recommendations, as thecurrent Municipal Fire Management Plan.6 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>13Moved: Cr Mark Di PasqualeSeconded: Cr Craig LangdonCARRIED2.2 ACCESS FOR ALL ABILITIES DEFUNDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTSUMMARYTo inform <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> the changes in the State Government funding for the Access for AllAbilities (AAA) programs and services, and the impact this will have on the community.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/168)That:1. <strong>Council</strong> write to the State Government advocating in support <strong>of</strong> the AAA program andask that the funding be reinstated.2. <strong>Council</strong> join the Parks and Leisure Australia Local Government joint submission beingmade to the MAV in regards to reinstatement <strong>of</strong> funds to local government and theconcerns <strong>of</strong> grass root inclusion programs and support.3. A further report be provided to identify the support needed by <strong>Council</strong> for the program tocontinue at <strong>Banyule</strong>.4. <strong>Council</strong> note the letters <strong>of</strong> support for the program from Belgravia and Araleun.5. a. <strong>Council</strong> write to all State Members <strong>of</strong> Parliament covering the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Banyule</strong>noting our grave concern at the cessation <strong>of</strong> funding the AAA program to <strong>Council</strong> andcalling on their support to reinstate the program.b. Their response be noted in the further report to <strong>Council</strong>.Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Tom MelicanCARRIED2.4 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITY &PLANNING FUNDING PROGRAMSUMMARYTo consider projects for submission for the Department <strong>of</strong> Planning & CommunityDevelopment, Sport & Recreation Victoria (SRV) <strong>20</strong>14/15 Community Facility FundingProgram and provide matching funds in the <strong>20</strong>14/15 Capital Works program for successfulapplications.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/169)That the item be deferred to the next <strong>Council</strong> meeting.Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Rick GarottiCARRIED3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITYNilThese minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13 7


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>134. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT4.1 PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION GUIDELINESSUMMARYTo inform <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> a future intention to adopt Proposed Residential Subdivision Guidelinesand consider appropriate public consultation.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/170)That the public consultation process commence seeking comment on the proposedResidential Subdivision Guidelines <strong>20</strong>13 and consider any submissions at a future <strong>Council</strong>meeting in December <strong>20</strong>13.Moved: Cr Mark Di PasqualeSeconded: Cr Tom MelicanCARRIED4.2 3081 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES PLANSUMMARYTo report to <strong>Council</strong> on the draft Community Services Strategy and Facilities Plan forpostcode 3081 which provides direction towards a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the futurecommunity facilities needs for the area.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/171)That:1. <strong>Council</strong> endorses in principle the 3081 Community Services Strategy and FacilitiesPlan but notes these are subject to change due to possible funding from other levels <strong>of</strong>Government and other organisations with priorities.2. The Community Services Strategy and Facilities Plan becomes a guide for <strong>Council</strong>’sfuture capital works priorities.3. The Community Services Strategy and Facilities Plan be a guide for the development<strong>of</strong> a 3081 Developer Contribution Policy.4. The Community Services Strategy and Facilities Plan includes the vacant DEECDformer school sites.5. <strong>Council</strong> continue to work closely with Darebin <strong>Council</strong> to ensure that the service andinfrastructure needs <strong>of</strong> the 3081 area compliment their Structure Planning for theNorthland area as per <strong>Council</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Motion resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>12/160) dated 24September <strong>20</strong>12.6. <strong>Council</strong> provides a copy <strong>of</strong> the Community Services Strategy and Facilities Plan tothe Minister for Education and informs the Minister <strong>of</strong> the need for extra schoolfacilities in the future as per <strong>Council</strong> Notice <strong>of</strong> Motion resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>12/370)dated 17 December <strong>20</strong>12.7 <strong>Council</strong> makes a commitment to contribute $250,000 towards the upgrading and/orrenovations to the new Banksia Community facility complex to be acquired from theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Education8. <strong>Meeting</strong>s be arranged between appropriate Federal and State Members <strong>of</strong> Parliament,<strong>May</strong>or and relevant <strong>of</strong>ficers and other possible stakeholders to seek funding for point 7above.Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Rick GarottiCARRIED8 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>135. PROSPERITY – PROSPEROUS AND SUSTAINABLE LOCAL ECONOMYNil6. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE6.1 ALGA CAMPAIGN ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION OF LOCALGOVERNMENT UPDATESUMMARYTo provide an update on the recent developments in the Australian Local GovernmentAssociation’s (ALGA) campaign to achieve constitutional recognition for Local Government.The ALGA are seeking <strong>Council</strong> and community support in this campaign and state that it isvitally important that every <strong>Council</strong> is behind the constitutional campaign and reinforces thekey points supporting constitutional recognition.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/172)That:1. <strong>Council</strong> write to the Municipal Association <strong>of</strong> Victoria (MAV) confirming its commitment tothe national ‘Yes’ campaign to achieve constitutional recognition.2. <strong>Council</strong> contributes $38,748 to the voluntary levy financial contribution.3. <strong>Council</strong> writes to local Federal and State MPs to request their support for the referendumlegislation.Moved: Cr Tom MelicanSeconded: Cr Rick GarottiCARRIEDThese minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13 9


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>136.2 WARD FUND ALLOCATIONSSUMMARYTwo Ward Fund Allocation applications have been submitted for consideration:1 <strong>Council</strong>lor Name:Cr Jenny MulhollandWard:GriffinFunding Recipient:<strong>Banyule</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Amount:$525Purpose/Reason:Catering for the hosting <strong>of</strong> <strong>Banyule</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> community and staff event torecognise IDAHO Day on 17 <strong>May</strong> <strong>20</strong>13.Works Completed Yes/No:NoPaid By Applicant Yes/No:NoRecommended by Ward <strong>Council</strong>lor:That $525 be allocated to <strong>Banyule</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>2 <strong>Council</strong>lor Name:Cr Rick GarottiWard:GrimshawFunding Recipient:Footscape Inc. BundooraAmount:$400Purpose/Reason:Contribution towards the purchase <strong>of</strong> laptop computer for the FootscapeOrganisation.Works Completed Yes/No:NoPaid By Applicant Yes/No:NoRecommended by Ward <strong>Council</strong>lor:That $400 be allocated to Footscape Inc. BundooraPlease Note: Copy <strong>of</strong> application forms and supporting documentation provided attached(refer Attachment 1).Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/173)That the Ward Fund Allocations for <strong>Banyule</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and Footscape Inc be approved forpayment and the beneficiaries be notified <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s decision.Moved: Cr Rick GarottiSeconded: Cr Mark Di PasqualeCARRIED10 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>137. STRATEGIC RESOURCE PLAN - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY7.1 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORSSUMMARYIn accordance with Section 80A <strong>of</strong> the Local Government Act 1989 <strong>Council</strong> is required toreport as soon as possible to an <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong> a record <strong>of</strong> any assemblies <strong>of</strong><strong>Council</strong>lors held. Below is the latest listing <strong>of</strong> notified assemblies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong>lors held at<strong>Banyule</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.RECORD OF ASSEMBLIES1 Date <strong>of</strong> Assembly: 29 April <strong>20</strong>13Type <strong>of</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>:Matters Considered:<strong>Council</strong>lors Present:Staff Present:Others Present:Conflict <strong>of</strong> Interest:Strategic Property GroupConfidential Matters – Property and ProposedDevelopmentsSteven BriffaMark Di PasqualeCraig LangdonWayne PhillipsScott Walker, Director – <strong>City</strong> DevelopmentVincent Ryan, Manager – Strategic & EconomicDevelopmentJeanette Kringle, Property CoordinatorMichael Hutchison, <strong>City</strong> Development ProjectsCoordinatorNilNil2 Date <strong>of</strong> Assembly: 29 April <strong>20</strong>13Type <strong>of</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>:Matters Considered:<strong>Council</strong>lors Present:Staff Present:Others Present:Conflict <strong>of</strong> Interest:<strong>Council</strong>lor BriefingOperating hours <strong>of</strong> the waste centreMajor projects updateSteven BriffaMark Di PasqualeCraig LangdonTom MelicanJenny MulhollandWayne PhillipsSimon McMillan, Chief Executive OfficerRamesh Choudari, Director – <strong>City</strong> ServicesDaniel Kollmorgen, Manager –Development ServicesRussell Darling, Manager – OperationsArun Chopra, Manager – Major Projects & InfastructurePeter Benazic, Manager – Parks & GardensNilNil3 Date <strong>of</strong> Assembly: 6 <strong>May</strong> <strong>20</strong>13Type <strong>of</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>:<strong>Council</strong>lor BriefingThese minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13 11


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>13Matters Considered:<strong>Council</strong>lors Present:Staff Present:Others Present:Conflict <strong>of</strong> Interest:Items on the <strong>Council</strong> Agenda for the <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> <strong>of</strong>6 <strong>May</strong> <strong>20</strong>13 (excluding confidential items)Steven BriffaMark Di PasqualeRick GarottiCraig LangdonTom MelicanJenny MulhollandWayne PhillipsSimon McMillan, Chief Executive OfficerAllison Beckwith, Acting Director – Community ProgramsRamesh Choudari, Director – <strong>City</strong> ServicesScott Walker, Director – <strong>City</strong> DevelopmentKeith Yeo, Director – Corporate ServicesGina Burden, Manager – Governance, Information andLawsDaniel Kollmorgen, Manager –Development ServicesVincent Ryan, Manager – Strategic & EconomicDevelopmentEmily Outlaw – Senior Governance OfficerPeter Utri, Manager – Organisational PerformanceRussell Darling, Manager – OperationsArun Chopra, Manager – Major Projects & InfastructurePeter Benazic, Manager – Parks & GardensTom Zappulla, Acting Manager – Leisure Recreation &CultureNilNil4 Date <strong>of</strong> Assembly: 6 <strong>May</strong> <strong>20</strong>13Type <strong>of</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>:Matters Considered:<strong>Council</strong>lors Present:Staff Present:Others Present:Conflict <strong>of</strong> Interest:<strong>Council</strong>lor BriefingVacancies in the Greensborough Town Centre ShoppingstripActivations <strong>of</strong> vacancies and generation <strong>of</strong> businessopportunities through potential program.Steven BriffaMark Di PasqualeCraig LangdonTom MelicanWayne PhillipsSimon McMillan, Chief Executive OfficerScott Walker, Director – <strong>City</strong> DevelopmentTom Zappulla, Acting Manager – Leisure Recreation &CultureJeanette Kringle, Property CoordinatorErica Hardie, Economic Development OfficerMarcus Westbury – Renew AustraliaHolly Walker – Renew AustraliaNoella Jacobs – Greensborough Chamber <strong>of</strong> CommercePhil Ciravolo - Greensborough Chamber <strong>of</strong> CommerceRay Jacobs - Greensborough Chamber <strong>of</strong> CommerceNil12 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>13Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/174)That the Assembly <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong>lors report be received.Moved: Cr Mark Di PasqualeSeconded: Cr Craig LangdonCARRIED7.2 COMMUNITY CHEF - OFFER OF ADDITIONAL SHARES IN REGIONAL KITCHENSUMMARY<strong>Council</strong> has been <strong>of</strong>fered an option to purchase an additional three (3) shares in theRegional Kitchen Pty Ltd (which is part <strong>of</strong> Community Chef) at a total cost <strong>of</strong> $30,000.Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/175)That <strong>Council</strong> commit to the purchase <strong>of</strong> an additional three (3) shares in Regional Kitchen ata total cost <strong>of</strong> $30,000 and give CEO approval to sign and seal any associated paper workas appropriate.Moved: Cr Tom MelicanSeconded: Cr Craig LangdonCARRIED8. SEALING OF DOCUMENTSNil9. NOTICES OF MOTION9.1 AMENDMENT TO BANYULE WARD FUND POLICYTAKE NOTICE that it is my intention to move:Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/176)1. “That the <strong>Banyule</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Ward Fund Policy, adopted by <strong>Council</strong> on 18 March <strong>20</strong>13,be amended to include the provision that any unexpended ward funds, up to amaximum <strong>of</strong> 50% <strong>of</strong> the total yearly individual ward fund allocation can be carriedforward to the next financial year, and will be additional to the next yearly allocation <strong>of</strong>funds.”Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Rick GarottiCARRIED9.2 FESTIVE CELEBRATIONSTAKE NOTICE that it is my intention to move:Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/177)“That:1. To better recognise the Festive Season, <strong>Council</strong> undertake an investigation <strong>of</strong> how tohighlight the two principle <strong>Council</strong> buildings. They being the Heidelberg Town Hall inIvanhoe and WaterMarc in Greensborough;These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13 13


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>132. The investigation take into consideration the views and plans <strong>of</strong> the local shoppingcentre's Committees <strong>of</strong> Management for the Ivanhoe and Greensborough Shoppingcentres respectively;3. Possible sources <strong>of</strong> funding or “in-kind work" also be part <strong>of</strong> the investigation.”Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Mark Di PasqualeCARRIED9.3 RECOGNITION OF STREETS/RESERVES NAMED IN HONOUR OF WWII EVENTSTAKE NOTICE that it is my intention to move:Resolution (CO<strong>20</strong>13/178)“1. That <strong>Council</strong> write to the Victorian RSL seeking their support for greater recognition <strong>of</strong>the Streets and Reserves within West Heidelberg which were named in honour <strong>of</strong>events and other matters associated in WWII. That <strong>Council</strong> seek any historical orrelevant information from the Victorian RSL on the following:Brunei, Kanimbla, Ramu, Setani, Timor, Leyte, Alamein, Achillies, Exeter, Perth,Goodenough, Normandy, Pacific, Buna, Katoomba, Catalina, Morobe, Midway, Wau,Lae, Derna, Tobruk, Bardia, Morotai, Coomalie, Tarakan, Kokoda, Wewak, Malacca,Ambon, Borneo, Corvette, Koitaki, Ajax, Moresby, Killerton, Larissa, Carbeena, Gona,Barce, Satelberg or any other names associated with WWII within West Heidelberg.2 That along with any information that the RSL may have any relevant pictures whichwould assist in honouring the veterans who served in the conflicts or on the variousvessels would be gratefully appreciated.3, That <strong>Council</strong> also seek permission to use the ANZAC symbol for use on the proposednew Malahang Reserve sign on the corner <strong>of</strong> Southern and Oriel Roads (funded in theproposed <strong>20</strong>13/14 budget).”Moved: Cr Craig LangdonSeconded: Cr Rick Garotti10. General BusinessCARRIED10.1 VOLUNTEERS DINNER<strong>Council</strong>lor Rick Garotti recognised the <strong>Banyule</strong> Volunteers Night last Thursday and on behalf<strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong> thanked the volunteers for attending and <strong>Council</strong> staff for putting on such asuccessful event.10.2 OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN CENTRE WELLNESS BALL<strong>Council</strong>lor Craig Langdon acknowledged the Olivia Newton John Centre raised $50,000 atthe recent Wellness Ball and commended <strong>Council</strong>lor Jenny Mulholland and others for theirinvolvement in organising the event.11. Urgent BusinessNil14 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13


MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL <strong>20</strong> MAY <strong>20</strong>13Closure <strong>of</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>The <strong>Meeting</strong> was closed at 9.29pm.DATED:........................... DAY OF ........................... <strong>20</strong>13.............................................CHAIRPERSONThese minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by <strong>Council</strong> at the next <strong>Ordinary</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> to be held on 3 June <strong>20</strong>13 15

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