{"id":11554,"date":"2021-05-26T02:16:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T02:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=11554"},"modified":"2021-05-26T02:16:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T02:16:37","slug":"ordinary-council-meeting-tuesday-25-may-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2021\/05\/26\/ordinary-council-meeting-tuesday-25-may-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 25 May 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 25 May 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
\nLord Mayoral Minutes<\/strong><\/u>
\nVera Deacon OAM \u2013 Freeman of the City<\/strong>
\nA Lord Mayoral Minute (LMM) was supported that acknowledged with great sadness the passing of Vera Deacon OAM, Freeman of the City of Newcastle, aged 94 on Sunday, 16 May 2021.
\nThe minute acknowledged that in 2018 City of Newcastle named Mrs Deacon a Freeman of the City for her contribution to Newcastle\u2019s heritage, conservation and local history, as well as her commitment to progressive social and political movements.
\nSupporting Hunter TAFE Foundation scholarships<\/strong>
\nA Lord Mayoral Minute was supported that acknowledged that the City of Newcastle currently supports students studying at TAFE in Newcastle through the Lord Mayor\u2019s Art Scholarship, funded through the Lord Mayor\u2019s Earthquake Relief Fund and the City of Newcastle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship, funded through the City of Newcastle People and Culture Directorate, aimed at further supporting the City of Newcastle Aboriginal Employment Strategy.
\nThe minute noted that the Hunter TAFE Foundation scholarships are set to expire, with funding from the Lord Mayor\u2019s Earthquake Relief Fund to be exhausted in 2023, and funding for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship not guaranteed beyond 2021.
\nThe LMM called on Councillors to support the continuation of both the Lord Mayor\u2019s Art Scholarship and the City of Newcastle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship in perpetuity, to ensure ongoing financial assistance to disadvantaged Novocastrian TAFE Students.
\nThe LMM also noted that the Hunter TAFE Foundation have raised concerns about the ongoing viability of funding the Reg Russom (1887- 1952) Memorial Drawing Prize, which was established in 1955 following the death of renowned Novocastrian artist, Hunter Art School (TAFE) Head Teacher, and Newcastle Herald artist, Reg Russom, and is currently the longest established regional drawing prize in Australia.
\nThe LMM called on Councillors to support exploring opportunities to partner with TAFE NSW, the Newcastle Art Gallery Society, and the Newcastle Herald to ensure the ongoing viability of the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize in perpetuity.
\nOrdinary Business<\/strong><\/u>
\nAdoption of the Our Budget 2021\/22<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted to adopt the 2021\/22 Our Budget and 2021\/22 Fees and Charges Register in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (Act).
\nAdoption of Shortland Local Centre Public Domain and Traffic Plan<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted unanimously to adopt the Shortland Local Centre Public Domain and Traffic Plan and the Shortland Light Traffic Thoroughfare Plan.
\nAdoption of the Economic Development Strategy<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted unanimously to adopt the Economic Development Strategy (2021) following its public exhibition.
\nTabling of Register of Disclosures Of Interest – 1 February to 30 April 2021<\/strong>
\nCouncillors noted the tabling of the Register of Disclosures of Interest (for the period of 1 February to 30 April 2021) by the Chief Executive Officer.
\nPublic Exhibition of draft Wickham Masterplan 2021 update<\/strong>
\nCouncillors resolved to publicly exhibit the draft Wickham Masterplan 2021 update for 28 days.
\nVariations to Development Standards<\/strong>
\nCouncillors received the report on approved development variations between 1 January and 31 March 2021 in accordance with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment\u2019s concurrence to vary development standards in the Newcastle Local Environment Plan 2012.
\nAdoption of heritage amendments to Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted unanimously to adopt amendments to the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2012 to address various heritage matters following public exhibition.
\nAdoption of the Planning Agreement Policy 2021<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted to adopt the Planning Agreement Policy 2021.
\nHunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel Temporary Membership<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted to appoint two temporary City of Newcastle representatives to the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.
\nThe Director Governance and a planning expert have been appointed as temporary City of Newcastle representatives to the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel for one matter only, being consideration of the rezoning review of 505 Minmi Road, Fletcher.
\nHobart Road and Wallarah Road, New Lambton – proposed pedestrian refuges and kerb extensions<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted to approve pedestrian refuges and median and kerb extensions at the intersection of Hobart Road and Wallarah Road, New Lambton.
\nMawson Street, Shortland – proposed traffic calming devices<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted to approve traffic calming devices on Mawson Street, Shortland.
\nMarch Quarterly Performance Report on the 2018 – 2022 Delivery Program<\/strong>
\nCouncillors received the 2018-2022 Delivery Program for the March Quarter, in accordance with the NSW Local Government Act 1993.
\nMarch Quarterly Budget Review<\/strong>
\nCouncillors received the March Quarterly Budget Review Statement and voted to adopt the revised budget as detailed therein.
\nExecutive Monthly Performance Report<\/strong>
\nCouncillors received the Executive Monthly Performance Report for April 2021, which reports on City of Newcastle\u2019s monthly performance.
\nTender report – Biennial Hire of Plant and Equipment 2021\/567t<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted unanimously to accept City of Newcastle\u2019s recommended tenderers for the casual hire of plant (with and without operators), trucks (with and without drivers) and small plant and equipment during a two-year period.
\nDue to the estimated total value of the contract exceeding $1 million, the Chief Executive Officer’s delegation required a resolution of Council to accept the tenders.
\nTender report – Supply of Waste Compactor 2021\/715t<\/strong>
\nCouncillors voted unanimously to accept City of Newcastle\u2019s recommended tenderer for the supply of a waste compactor for Summerhill Waste Management Centre.
\nDue to the estimated total value of the contract exceeding $1 million, the Chief Executive Officer’s delegation required a resolution of Council to accept the tenders.
\nNotices of Motion<\/strong><\/u>
\nLambton Public School traffic<\/strong>
\nCouncillors formally received A Notice of Motion in support of a petition from the Lambton Public School Parents and Citizens\u2019 Association with more than 1,000 signatures expressing concern at a range of local and state traffic issues near Lambton Public School.
\nCouncillors noted that an onsite meeting between representatives from City of Newcastle\u2019s Transport and Compliance team, School Principal, President of the P&C, Department of Education \u2013 School Infrastructure, Police, and Transport for NSW would be held in the coming weeks.
\nCouncillors supported referring issues raised in the petition and accompanying correspondence, and actions arising from the onsite meeting to the Newcastle Traffic Committee and Transport for NSW for further investigation and implementation.
\nYouth Mock Council motions<\/strong>
\nA Notice of Motion congratulating the City of Newcastle Youth Council and staff for hosting the Youth Mock Council on 29 and 30 April 2021 was supported by Councillors.
\n22 students from across Newcastle\u2019s high schools participated in the two-day Mock Council to learn more about civic governance in the City of Newcastle.
\nCouncillors noted that the Youth Mock Council developed and unanimously carried three Notices of Motion on issues relevant to young people in Newcastle.
\nCouncillors voted to receive the Youth Mock Council\u2019s motions and refer them onto the relevant Directorates for investigation alongside existing City of Newcastle programs.
\nHamilton South Community Playground<\/strong>
\nA Notice of Motion received by Councillors expressed disappointment in the recent removal of the Hamilton South Community Playground by the NSW Government\u2019s Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC).
\nCouncillors noted that LAHC spent more than $30,000 in removing the playground.
\nThe Notice of Motion also expressed disappointment that the playground will not be replaced or upgraded by the Housing Minister (Minister\u2019s response to Parliamentary Question on Notice 5569).
\nCouncillors voted to unite with the Hamilton South Community, the Lord Mayor and the Member for Newcastle in advocating for a new playground in Fowler\/Ogden Street and Neill Terrace Hamilton South.
\nCouncillors supported writing to the Attorney General, as the Acting Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, seeking his assistance in reviewing and resolving this matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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