The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Michael Henderson
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Amelia Parkins
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Acting Director Community (Mrs C Hood)
Acting Director Infrastructure Services (Mr H Pavitt)
Director City Engineering (Mr W Faulkner)
Director Regional Activation (Mr J Sidgwick)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Executive Director - People & Culture (Mrs F Piltz)
Project Director Regulatory Planning Reform (Ms R Fox)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr D Galloway)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Events Officer (Ms E Corbett)
Senior Town Planner (Mrs E Molloy)
Senior Town Planner (Mr S Cook)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Manager City Growth & Regional Assets (Mr B Creighton)
Corporate Governance & Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mrs M Oldaker)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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Acknowledgement Of Country
Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.
Councillors, let us in silence reflect upon our responsibilities to the community which we represent, and to all future generations and faithfully, and impartially, carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in us, to the best of our skill and judgement.
APOLOGIES
No apologies were received.
CONDOLENCE AND SYMPATHY
The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout extended condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of the late Mr Jim Weeden and recognised his substantial contribution to the city, through over 30 years’ service to the community as a Council staff member from 1972 to 1994 and Councillor from 1995 to 2004.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and R Kendall That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 5 August 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 - DA23/0588 - Self storage units and signage, 226-236 Hammond Ave, East Wagga Wagga NSW, Lot 31 DP 874819 and Lot 32 DP 874819 the reason being that he has ownership interest in the land and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest in M-2 - Local Traffic Committee - Minutes - 7 August 2024 the reason being that he has an interest in the land that RP-1 within the minutes refers to and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 - DA23/0588 - Self storage units and signage, 226-236 Hammond Ave, East Wagga Wagga NSW, Lot 31 DP 874819 and Lot 32 DP 874819 the reason being that a director of the landowning company is a relative of hers and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest M-2 - Local Traffic Committee - Minutes - 7 August 2024 the reason being that one of the traffic treatment recommendations is to comply with a development application on Hammond Avenue in which a member of her family is a director of the land and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor J McKinnon declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 -PROPOSED EXTENSION OF LICENCE AREA TO DEMONSTRATION GARDENS WAGGA INC the reason being that she holds an ordinary family membership of the demonstration gardens community and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 - FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JULY 2024 the reason being that he works for a financial institution and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Pecuniary Interest RP-5 - Request to waive Section 64 Sewer contributions for DA24/0109 the reason being that his daughter owns and operates a beauty salon and vacated in the chamber during its consideration.
Manager Corporate Governance and Planning, Mr D Galloway declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 - DA24/0188 - Alterations and additions including retention of Home Hotel, ground floor commercial tenancies, off-street parking, shop top housing (levels 1-4) and strata subdivision the reason being that members of his family are applicants and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
RP-1 - DA24/0188 - Alterations and additions including retention of Home HOTEL, GROUND floor commercial tenancies, off-street parking, shop top housing (levels 1-4) and strata subdivision
· Gioia Portolan Gianniotis (GPG Architecture) – Speaking in Favour of the Recommendation
RP-2 - DA23/0588 - Self storage units and signage, 226-236 Hammond Ave, East Wagga Wagga NSW, Lot 31 DP 874819 and Lot 32 DP 874819
Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6.16pm.
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6.16pm.
· Mathew Quattroville (Four Towns Planning) - Speaking in Favour of the Recommendation
Councillors R Kendall and G Davies re-entered the chamber the time being 6.18pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:51pm.
Councillor G Davies re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:51pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a approve the proposed 2024/25 budget variations for the month ended 31 July 2024 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b approve the proposed budget variations to the 2024/25 Long Term Financial Plan Capital Works Program including new projects and timing adjustments c note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (Part 9 Division 3: Clause 203) that the financial position of Council is satisfactory having regard to the original estimates of income and expenditure and the recommendations made above d note the details of the external investments as of 31 July 2024 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 e accept the grant funding offers as presented in this report
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a endorse the General Manager or their delegate entering into an agreement with the East Wagga Kooringal Football and Netball Club to construct a netball court at Henwood Park b provides a contribution of $30,000 to East Wagga Kooringal Football Netball Club for the construction of the court c note that East Wagga Kooringal Football Netball Club will be responsible for all other costs towards the project d approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report
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Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:55pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a note the five (5) public submissions received during the public exhibition period for the draft planning agreement in relation to the Tolland Renewal Project development b place the proposed Planning Agreement and Explanatory Note on public exhibition again for a period of 28 days c receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed planning agreement and Explanatory; and ii recommending to either enter into the proposed planning agreement or recommending to not enter into a proposed planning agreement |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a place the draft Plaques Policy (POL 028) on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and invite public submissions for a further 14 days on the draft Policy b receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made with respect to the proposed Plaques Naming Policy (POL 028) ii proposing adoption of the policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a receive and note the submissions received during the public exhibition of the draft Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management 2024-2034 b note the Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management 2024-2034 has received final approval and Minister’s consent from NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure c adopt the Marrambidya Wetland Plan of Management 2024-2034 |
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RP-12 INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING (IP&R) - STATE OF THE CITY REPORT |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and T Koschel That Council receive and note the State of the City Report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council receive and note the following registers: a active Resolutions as at 20 August 2024 b active Notice of Motions as at 20 August 2024 c resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 18 June 2024 to 20 August 2024 |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and G Davies That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council receive and note the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held as an E-Meeting on 13 June 2024. |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:07pm. Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:07pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and R Foley That Council: a receive the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 7 August 2024 b endorse the installation of a length of NO STOPPING and other prescribed traffic control devices on Hammond Avenue as shown on Xeros Piccolo Line and Signage Plan for Project Number 230318, Sheet C8 Revision E dated 08.04.2024 and stamped Accepted for Construction by Transport for NSW on 26 June 2024 c endorse the installation of a Give Way sign and line marking for a CHR(s) treatment as shown on MJM Sheet Number C5 of Project Number 200102 d endorse the installation of a Give Way sign and line marking as shown on MJM Sheet Number C6 of Project Number 210613 e approve the conduct of the 2024 Lake Run and Ride Event on Sunday 29 September 2024 f support the conduct of the 2024 Gears and Beers Event on Sunday 6 October 2024 g endorse the installation of regulatory signs for the centre-of-road parking arrangement in Kincaid Street between Fitzmaurice Street and Trail Street as detailed on Council Plan Registration C1970 Sheet Number 004 Issue 1 dated 15 July 2024 with the islands widened out to 6.4m h consider a 40kph High Pedestrian Zone and 450 angled parking in Kincaid Street between Fitzmaurice Street and Trail Street as part of the CBD Masterplan i approve the installation of traffic control devices relating to the Active Travel Project, as per the attached design plan C2129, issue B, dated 1 August 2024
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Councillors R Kendall and G Davies re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:08pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and A Parkins That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7.08pm. |
At this stage of the meeting the press and public gallery retired from the council meeting.
All staff excluding the Executive Director People and Culture, Mrs F Piltz, vacated the chamber the time being 7.08pm.
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All staff re-entered the chamber the time being 7.36pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a accept the recommendation of the Public Art Advisory Panel (PAAP) to commission artist Alex Sugar for the Neighbourhood Engagement 2024/25 commission in Tolland b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with recommended artist Alex Sugar for the Neighbourhood Engagement 2024/25 commission |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and A Parkins That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.36pm. |
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PROCEDURAL MOTION TO SUSPEND STANDING ORDERS
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On the Motion of The Mayor Councillor D Tout and Councillor T Koschel That Council suspend Standing Orders to thank all Councillors for their dedication, service and contribution to the community over the course of the Council term and to express on behalf of Council sincere thanks and appreciation to Councillor Rod Kendall for his 20 years service to the City of Wagga Wagga, the time being 7.38pm. |
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PROCEDURAL MOTION TO RE-INSTATE STANDING ORDERS
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and A Parkins That Council re-instae Standing Orders the time being 7.43pm. |
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THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.43pm.
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MAYOR