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East Esplanade – 24 Hour Alcohol Free Zone

MOTION that:- East Esplanade next to Manly Wharf be made a 24 hour alcohol free zone as it was previously. Appropriate Council staff call a meeting with Police and the Local State MPs to help put in place strategies which will help Police and Council Rangers enforce alcohol free zones across the whole of the

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Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

MOTION: That Northern Beaches Council reaffirms its commitment to Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve and that staff bring back a short report within four months regarding the impact the following is having on the reserve: The impact motorised surf (Flite) boards are having on marine life in Cabbage Tree Bay. See illustration of Flite Board

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Lack of Drug Testing

MOTION: That Council notes: On 21 November 2017, Council staff advised councillors that it was considering a drug and alcohol policy and program (Record number 2017/460995). On 11 January 2019, Council staff advised councillors that “The proposed (new) operation policy to manage Drugs and Alcohol iii is currently in draft includes provision for drugs testing”

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Australian Flag in a Street in Freshwater

MOTION: That Council prepare a short report to bring back to the July 2020 Council meeting regarding the removal of a painted Australian flag on a Freshwater street to respond to the following questions and issues: Was there a complaint made against the flag being on the Freshwater street and if yes when was the

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Council response to COVID-19

MOTION   Local Government needs to do more in dealing with the fallout of COVID-19. The pandemic is placing unprecedented pressure on Council’s budget, seeing it go backwards tens of millions of dollars. This motion proposes sensible measures to reduce expenditure of at least $10 million, whilst also cutting rates and ensuring that vital infrastructure

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Pittwater Rugby Park Facilities

MOTION That: 1. Council Conducts an immediate review regarding the womens change room at Pittwater Rugby Park to ensure that there are adequate facilities for women’s rugby and other sports at the ovals that reflect not only their inclusiveness and their standing in the game of rugby, but also provide women with the same quality

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Kimbriki Contracts Oversight

MOTION That: A. The Chief Executive Officer write to the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Kimbriki Environmental Enterprises Pty Ltd requesting: a. Complete copies of all current contracts with waste providers including contract expiry dates and renewal options. b. A summary of all potential risks associated with its waste management contracts and how these

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Call For Debate on Nuclear Energy

MOTION That Council write to the Federal Government regarding the following: Northern Beaches Council calls on the Federal Government to start full consultation with the Australian community regarding the possible introduction of nuclear power, as a source of clean, reliable, and affordable energy into the future.

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Honouring Tony Abbott, Mike Baird & Jean Hay

MOTION That staff: A. Identify existing structures or locations, or identify a new structure or location, within the Northern Beaches local government area which can be named in honour of: a. former Prime Minister and Member for Warringah, Tony Abbott; b. former NSW Premier and Member for Manly, Mike Baird; and c. former Mayor of

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East Esplanade 24hr Alcohol Free Zone

MOTION That: A. Council commence the process under Section 632A of the Local Government Act 1993 to have East Esplanade Manly returned to a 24-hour Alcohol Prohibited Area. B. The membership of the Northern Beaches Council Community Safety Committee be expanded to include a representative of the four local state members of Parliament (similar to

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