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Tuesday 31 January 2017

- Issue 4/17

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COUNCILLOR INFORMATION BULLETIN

31 January 2017 - Issue 4/17

Tuesday 31 January 2017

- Issue 4/17

COUNCILLOR INFORMATION BULLETIN IN THIS ISSUE Item Page

1 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ................................................................................. 2 2 CITY OF RYDE PROCUREMENT .................................................................... 4 3 RECEIVED AND DETERMINED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ............... 8 4 COMMUNITY HARMONY REFERENCE GROUP ......................................... 13

5 DENISTONE EAST BOWLING CLUB - FEBRUARY 2017 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION EVENTS - STAGE 2 ................................... 18

6 RYDE LIBRARY VENTURES OUTSIDE FOR AWARD WINNING PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 21

7 PARKING CHANGES ON EPPING ROAD, MACQUARIE PARK ................... 23 8 SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION PROGRAM ................................................ 24 9 BRIEFING ON POKER MACHINES - ALLIANCE FOR GAMBLING

REFORM ........................................................................................................ 25 10 LGNSW WORKSHOP RE DRAFT DISTRICT PLANS FOR SYDNEY -

23 FEBRUARY 2017 ...................................................................................... 28 11 VICTORIA ROAD (657-661) AND WHARF ROAD (4-6) MELROSE

PARK .............................................................................................................. 29 12 STATUS OF WOMEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ........................................... 39 13 ROWE STREET EAST - TOWN CENTRE UPGRADE ................................... 43

14 UPDATE - WINBOURNE STREET - ROAD WIDENING ................................ 44 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councillor Denise Pendleton: 13 February 2017 to 31 March 2017

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1 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2017 6.00pm Status of Women Advisory

Committee Meeting Meeting Room Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Jonathan Nanlohy, Community Projects Coordinator (Sector Development) – 9952 8300 Chairperson: Councillor Maggio

MONDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2017 6.00pm Bicycle Advisory Committee

Meeting Meeting Room Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Harry Muker, Senior Coordinator – Traffic, Transport and Development – 9952 8116 Chairperson: Councillor Maggio

TUESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2017 NO MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2017 6.00pm Sport and Recreation (including

Wheeled Sports) Advisory Committee Meeting Meeting Room Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Simons James, Senior Coordinator – Parks & Recreation – 9952 8092 Chairperson: Councillor Maggio

THURSDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2017 6.00pm Ryde Traffic Committee Meeting

Meeting Room Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Debbie Mulhall, Technical Coordinator, Traffic Systems, 9952 8258

6.00pm Community Workshop - Denistone East Bowling Club Stage 2 Community Consultation Denistone East Public School Hall

SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2017 10.00am Lunar New Year

Eastwood Contact: Michelle Carter – Acting Senior

Coordinator Events – 9952 8328 11.00am Community BBQ - Denistone East

Bowling Club Stage 2 Consultation Top Lawn, Denistone East Bowling Club

MONDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2017 6.00pm Bushland and Environment

Advisory Committee Meeting Meeting Room, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Sandra Payne, Natural Areas Coordinator – 9952 8257 Chairperson: Councillor Stott

TUESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2017

5.00pm Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

6.00pm Ryde Civic Hub Committee Meeting

Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2017

6.00pm Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Meeting Room, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Lexie MacDonald, Senior Coordinator Strategic Planning – 9952 8059 Chairperson: Councillor Stott



THURSDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2017

4.00pm Macquarie Park Forum Woolwich Meeting Room, Level 1, Binary Centre, 3 Richardson Place, North Ryde

Contact: John Brown, Senior Coordinator – City Activation – 9952 8185 Chairperson: Councillor Etmekdjian

6.00pm Community Harmony Reference

Group Meeting Meeting Room Level 1A, Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Jonathan Nanlohy, Community Projects Coordinator (Sector Development) – 9952 8300 Chairperson: Councillor Yedelian


5.00pm Works and Community Committee Meeting Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

6.00pm Finance and Governance

Committee Meeting Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

WEDNESDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2017

6.00pm Ryde Youth Council Meeting Meeting Room, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Michael Paine, Community Project Officer Young People – 9952 8248

THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2017

6.00pm Eastwood / West Ryde Events and Promotions Committee Meeting Eastwood Women's Rest Centre

Contact: Michelle Carter – Acting Senior Coordinator Events – 9952 8328


5.00pm Workshop: Budget – Projects 2017-2021 Delivery Plan Meeting Room, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Roy Newsome, Acting General Manager – 9952 8052

6.00pm Briefing prior to Council Meeting Meeting Room, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street Ryde NB. Working dinner during Briefing

7.00pm Council Meeting


WEDNESDAY, 1 MARCH 2017

6.00pm Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Meeting Room, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

Contact: Jan Bouhali, Economic Development Coordinator – 9952 8229 Chairperson: Councillor Etmekdjian

TUESDAY, 7 MARCH 2017

NO MEETINGS


5.00pm Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

6.00pm Ryde Civic Hub Committee Meeting



5.00pm Works and Community Committee Meeting Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

6.00pm Finance and Governance

Committee Meeting Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde

THURSDAY, 23 MARCH 2017

9.30pm Community Information Expo Eastwood Plaza

Contact: Cemile Yuksel, Community Project Officer – Social Inclusion – 9952 8302

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2 CITY OF RYDE PROCUREMENT

The ATTACHED report on formal procurement at the City of Ryde provides information as to Requests for Tender or Requests for Quotation that are currently in the market. The report also outlines those items of procurement (if any) that are to be reported to the next meeting of Council in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act and Regulations. This includes all procurement in the bracket of $50k - $150k in value (Request for Quotation) or exceeding $150k inc GST (Request for Tenders).

Some of these processes may be marked as being limited to selective respondents. Where this is the case, there has been a publicly advertised Expression of Interest process to establish select respondents or a panel of select respondents that are prequalified to undertake the required works.

Contact:

Name: John Schanz

Position: Manager – Risk, Audit and Governance

Contact No: 9952 8022

Attachments 1 Formal Procurement CIB - 24 January 2017

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3 RECEIVED AND DETERMINED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

ATTACHED for your information are the following documents:

A list of development applications received during the period 12 January 2017 to 18 January 2017.

A list of development applications determined during the period 12 January 2017 to 18 January 2017.

Searchable lists of received and determined development applications are also available on Council’s website using the following link: Development Application Tracking

Contact:

Name: Liz Coad

Position: Acting Director – City Strategy and Planning


Attachments 1 Development Applications Received by Ward - 12 Jan 2017 to 18 Jan 2017 2 Development Applications Determined by Ward - 12 Jan 2017 to 18 Jan 2017

http://eservice.ryde.nsw.gov.au/DATracking/Modules/Common/Default.aspx?page=disclaimer

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4 COMMUNITY HARMONY REFERENCE GROUP

The quarterly meeting of the Community Harmony Reference Group was held on Thursday 1 December 2016.

The primary role of the Community Harmony Reference Group is to:

Provide advice to Council to ensure that Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) residents in the City of Ryde are able to participate actively in all aspects of community and civic life and that Council recognises and values the diversity of the community.

The minutes of the last Community Harmony Reference Group are ATTACHED for Councillors’ information.

The next meeting of the Community Harmony Reference Group is scheduled for Thursday 16 February 2017 in the Committee Meeting Room at Pope Street.

Contact:

Name: Liz Coad

Position: Acting Director City Strategy and Planning


Attachments 1 Community Harmony Reference Group - Minutes - 1st December 2016

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5 DENISTONE EAST BOWLING CLUB - FEBRUARY 2017 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION EVENTS - STAGE 2

Council will be holding two community consultation events in February 2017 for planning future uses of the Denistone East Bowling Club site. These are: Community workshop 6.00 - 8.00pm, Thursday 9 February 2017 (Booking essential) Denistone East Public School Hall Community BBQ 11.00 am - 1.30pm, Saturday 11 February 2017 Top Lawn, Denistone East Bowling Club These community consultation events follow a successful Stage 1 community consultation process in August and September 2016. During Stage 1, Council received over 200 responses on the community's ideas, thoughts and preferred site uses. Based on the community feedback, Council developed the following four potential options for the site: 1. Passive open space only 2. Passive and active open space 3. Community hall with passive and active open space 4. Community hall and restaurant with passive open space See attachment for more information on the above site options. At the consultation events on 9 and 11 February 2017 Council will be asking the community for their preference and feedback regarding the above 4 site options. The events also present the community with an opportunity to gather a better understanding of the 4 options. Community members can also provide their feedback regarding the future use of the Denistone East Bowling Club site through an online survey. The survey closes on Tuesday 28 February 2017 and can be accessed from the project Have Your Say page on the Council website at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/DEBC. The outcomes of the Stage 1 and 2 community consultations along with the cost, design and other implications will be presented to Council in March 2017 in a Councillor Workshop. Council is promoting the February 2017 community consultation events as follows: Signage outside Denistone East Bowling Club Since 30 November 2016 Advertisement in the Northern District Times 1 February 2017 Flyer/Letter to residents within a 1km radius of the site 1 February 2017 E-Flyer/letter to residents who previously made a submission 1 February 2017 Door knock to neighbouring properties 6 February 2017

http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/DEBC

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Prior to the above, in November 2016, an advertisement was also placed in the Northern District Times along with letter to residents in a 1km radius and to past submitters.

Contact:

Name: Liz Coad



Attachments 1 Denistone Bowling Club - Stage 2 Community Consultation - Four Site Options




6 RYDE LIBRARY VENTURES OUTSIDE FOR AWARD WINNING PROGRAM

As a feature of our summer time programs, Ryde Library ventured outside to host the award winning Outdoor Stories and Songs session. The Children’s Programs Team on Friday 20th January entertained an audience of over 200 children and their carers in the piazza at Top Ryde City Shopping Centre.

The vibrant early literacy program executed by the library staff, whilst engaging the children, also aims to promote the library and its services to the audience. The children’s involvement with the program was notable, with them singing along and carrying out the actions. Staff member Phil rode the Library bike to bring the essential story book from the library. With audience participation they helped called out to Phil for the forgotten book, highlighting the proximity of Ryde Library. Our audience also assisted storyteller Penny who could not see that the Green Sheep was just behind her!




Library leaflets were handed out by staff inviting the audience to participate in the many programs and services that Ryde Library Service has available. The event is a positive and targeted marketing tool to build community recognition, knowledge and use of the collections, services, programs and facilities of the City of Ryde Libraries. The next Outdoor Stories and Songs sessions will be held on Friday 24th February and on Friday 24th March at 10:30am in the Piazza at Top Ryde City. (Photos: 1. Audience, 2. Phil arrives on bike, 3. Children’s Program Team members Gabbi, Penny and Phil entertain the crowd)

Contact:

Name: Jill Webb

Position: Manager Library Service





7 PARKING CHANGES ON EPPING ROAD, MACQUARIE PARK

Council has received notice that Roads and Maritime Services will be implementing changes to parking restrictions on Epping Road interchange ramps to and from Lane Cove Road to improve safety and traffic flow.

Works to install additional “No Parking” signage on all interchange ramps from Epping Road to Lane Cove Road will be undertaken on Monday 6 February between 9pm and 4am, weather permitting.

Temporary lane closures will be in place during this time and travel times may be affected. Further information is available from the Project Manager, Vicky Walker on 8849 2681 or [email protected].

Contact:

Name: Joe So

Position: Acting Director, City Works and Infrastructure


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8 SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION PROGRAM

There has been some recent media attention given to increased numbers of children drowning in backyard swimming pools from inadequately fenced swimming pools across the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area. A recent article in the Daily Telegraph on 23 January 2017 revealed alarming figures from the survey where as many as 9 out of 10 backyard swimming pools in those local government areas surveyed failed safety inspections, with one Council, namely Blacktown recording a non-compliance rate as high as 98 per cent. It also found a big variance in priority being given by the Councils with some conducting a high number of programmed and random inspections and some conducting very few, except after complaint. Degraded locks, faulty self-closing gates and landscape features providing a leg-up for curious children were among the most recurring factors causing most to fail inspections. The City of Ryde was one of the Councils surveyed by the Daily Telegraph reporter and in comparison to many of the Councils surveyed, was one of the few Council’s with a dedicated barrier program for inspection. In this regard the following information was provided for the survey:

1. Approximately 474 inspections were carried out in Ryde during 2016 and a further 750 are planned in 2017, within available resources.

2. Approximately 90% of pools did not comply on the first inspection. Follow up inspections are undertaken until the pool fencing is brought into compliance.

3. The City of Ryde officially adopted a Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program on the 25 February 2014. The program incorporates random inspections of swimming pools, as well as inspections as a result of complaints, audits, all commercial or strata properties having pools and as required due to a sale or lease of the premises.

4. The City of Ryde inspects swimming pools upon sale or if tenanted as the NSW swimming pool legislation requires owners to obtain certificates of compliance or non- compliance for sale of properties.

See Council’s website link http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Living-in-Ryde/Around-Your-Home/Swimming-Pools for specific details of the Council program and other safety information relating to swimming pool safety.

Contact:

Name: Liz Coad



http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Living-in-Ryde/Around-Your-Home/Swimming-Pools

http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Living-in-Ryde/Around-Your-Home/Swimming-Pools




9 BRIEFING ON POKER MACHINES - ALLIANCE FOR GAMBLING REFORM

The Alliance for Gambling Reform has issued an invitation to all Councillors to attend a briefing on the poker machine industry and its impact on councils and their communities in New South Wales.

Rev Tim Costello will address the event which will be held on Thursday, 16 February 2017 from 5.30 – 7.30pm at 280 Pitt Street, Sydney.

Further information is attached.

Any Councillor wishing to attend, is requested to contact the organisers directly as indicated in the attachment.

Contact:

Name: Linda Smith

Position: EA to the Mayor and Councillors


Attachments 1 Invitation to all Councillors regarding seminar on gambling reform - Tim Costello




10 LGNSW WORKSHOP RE DRAFT DISTRICT PLANS FOR SYDNEY - 23 FEBRUARY 2017

LGNSW has written to the General Manager advising that on the afternoon of Thursday, 23 February 2017, a workshop will be held for Mayors, Councillors and senior staff which will consider the draft plans for Sydney and identify common themes and issues across each district. Representatives from the Greater Sydney Commission will be in attendance at the workshop.

Details regarding venue and time have not yet been confirmed but Councillors are requested to advise the HelpDesk if they would like to register their interest in attending this workshop.

Contact:

Name: Linda Smith

Position: EA to the Mayor and Councillors





11 VICTORIA ROAD (657-661) AND WHARF ROAD (4-6) MELROSE PARK

A Development Application and Concept proposal for 657-661 Victoria Road and 4-6 Wharf Road Melrose Park has been placed on Public Exhibition by Parramatta City Council. The site (previously known as Bartlett Park and Putt Putt) is located on the western side of Wharf Road, adjoining the western boundary of the City of Ryde.

Diagram 1 – Concept Proposal and Stage 1 DA site map The Concept Proposal (outlined in red in Diagram 1) comprises 1,078 dwellings, 669 sqm commercial floor space, a street network, open space and the subdivision of the land into 4 lots (each lot representing a stage of the development). Stage 1 DA (greyed area in Diagram 1) comprises earthworks, tree removal, the construction of 4 x 6 to 10 storey residential flat buildings providing 278 dwellings and 381 basement car parking spaces. The Concept Plan and DA were originally exhibited by Parramatta Council from the 14 December 2016 to the 12 January 2017. Neither the City of Ryde nor any residents of the City of Ryde were advised of the exhibition of the DA. Parramatta Council has advised that the application is being re-advertised to further extend the notification area. The DA and Concept Proposal is now on exhibition from the 18 January to the 9 February 2017. Parramatta Council requested a mail out data base for the following residents of City of Ryde in order to re-notify the exhibition (Diagram 2).




Diagram 2 – City of Ryde Residents notified The exhibition can be viewed at Parramatta Council Chambers, Parramatta and Ermington libraries, or online at http://eplanning.parracity.nsw.gov.au/Pages/XC.Track/SearchApplication.aspx?id=405772 A copy of the City of Ryde draft submission is attached for Councillors comment. Please ensure any comments on the draft submission are provided to the Office of the Director City Strategy and Planning by COB 6 February 2017.

Contact:

Name: Liz Coad



Attachments 1 Draft Submission - 657-661 Victoria Rd and 4-6 Wharf Rd Melrose Park -

Concept proposal and Stage 1 Development Application

http://eplanning.parracity.nsw.gov.au/Pages/XC.Track/SearchApplication.aspx?id=405772




12 STATUS OF WOMEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Status of Women Advisory Committee met on Thursday, 24 November 2016. The Status of Women Advisory Committee meets every three months. The primary role of the Status of Women Advisory Committee is to provide advice to Council on improving the ways in which women in the City of Ryde are able to participate and engage actively in all aspects of community and civic life. The minutes of the last Committee are attached for Councillor’s information.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday 2 February 2017.

Contact:

Name: Liz Coad



Attachments 1 Status of Women Committee - 24th November 2016




13 ROWE STREET EAST - TOWN CENTRE UPGRADE

The Town Centre Upgrade Project at Rowe Street East, Eastwood was awarded to CA & I Pty Ltd. The scope of works includes undergrounding of existing overhead electrical services, supply and installation of multifunction poles, upgrade of footpaths, installation of traffic island/ medians, trees and public art. Council’s contractor CA & I Pty Ltd has completed the majority of footpath works on both sides of Rowe Street between Blaxland Road and Railway Parade. An outline of the remaining program of works (wet weather permitting) is as follows:

Removal of Existing Timber Light Poles & AUSGRID Approval: FEBRUARY 2017 Completion of Defects: MARCH 2017

The contractor will complete this work as quickly as possible using a staged approach to minimise the impact on parking to the community.

Contact:

Name: Joe So

Position: Acting Director City Works and Infrastructure





14 UPDATE - WINBOURNE STREET - ROAD WIDENING

The Road Widening Project at Winbourne Street (Marsden Road – Farnell Street), West Ryde was awarded to Kelbon Services Pty Ltd. The scope of works includes widening of the overall pavement width, new kerb & gutter, road pavement, drainage pits, driveways, footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, signage, speed cushions, road resurfacing and line marking. Council’s contractor Kelbon Services Pty Ltd has completed the majority of the road widening works on the eastern side (School side) of Winbourne Street (Marsden Road – Farnell Street) to enable the recommencement of school on Monday 30 January 2017. An outline of the remaining program of works (wet weather permitting) is as follows:

Complete Eastern Road Widening: Week Ending 5 February 2017 Complete Western Road Widening: Week Ending 26 February 2017 Complete road resurfacing: March 2017 Raised Pedestrian Crossings: Weekend or April School Holidays 2017

The contractor will complete this work as quickly as possible using a staged approach to minimise the impact on parking to the community.

Contact:

Name: Joe So

Position: Acting Director City Works and Infrastructure


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