MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting
HELD ON 30 April 2014
PRESENT:
Mayor Ned Mannoun
Councillor Balloot
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Harle
Councillor Karnib
Councillor Ristevski
Councillor Shelton
Councillor Stanley
Councillor Waller
Mr Rob Noble, Acting Chief Executive Officer
Ms Julie Hately, Executive Director
Ms Toni Averay, Acting Executive Director
Ms Billie Sankovic, Group Manager Strategy and Executive
Mr Gino Belsito, Group Manager City Presentation
Ms Nadia Napoletano, Group Manager Governance
Mr Michael Cullen, Group Manager Economy and Engagement
Mr Raj Autar, Group Manager Infrastructure and Environment
Ms Carole Todd, Acting Group Manager Planning and Growth
The meeting commenced at 6.04pm.
OPENING 6.04pm
PRAYER The prayer of the Council was read by Pastor Henry Jacotine from Inspire Church.
APOLOGIES Councillor Mamone
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
CONDOLENCES
Clr Harle read the condolences at the Council meeting for the passing of Nathan Berry on 3 April 2014.
On April the third, Nathan Berry at the very young age of 23 passed away from complications of Norse Syndrome.
Nathans Family has always lived in the Liverpool area. His father Kevin is a long-time trainer at Warwick Farm while his Mother Julie also works in the racing industry. Leading Jockey Nathan and his twin Brother Tommy Berry, also a leading Jockey, attended Chipping Norton Public School and later Moorebank High. The twins and their sister Belinda also played for the Chipping Norton Soccer Club.
He married his wife Whitney, daughter of fellow jockey Glyn Schofield, on February 2. Nathan had only been married for two months and sadness is not a sufficient word to describe this tragedy, he had travelled to Singapore to ride there for 4 months but collapsed during track work.
The biggest win of his career was on Unencumbered in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast. Nathan rode 351 winners in his short career, an outstanding achievement. This was a young man that had the world at his feet. He won the Magic Millions in January and rose to the top of the ranks so quickly that he was offered a contract to ride in Singapore.
The 23 year old was farewelled at Rosehill Racecourse by his family and thousands others, wearing his favourite colour blue. His death has struck at the heart of the racing industry which is mourning the loss of someone whose broad smile and positive outlook won over many friends and admirers.
We have lost a good ambassador for not only the racing industry but the Liverpool area as a whole.
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Motion Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Waller
That Council express its deepest condolences for the recent passing of Nathan Berry and a letter of Condolence be sent to his family.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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Motion Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Balloot That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 26 March 2014 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
Clr Hadchiti declared a non pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following Item:
Item IHAP 07: Construction of a nine storey mixed-use development comprising forty-six residential units and three retail tenancies; and basement car parking at 74-76 Castlereagh Street, Liverpool
Reason: He used the services of the applicant (architect) as part of a syndicate in approximately 2007. No contact has been made in relation to this application.
Clr Hadchiti will not leave the Chambers for the duration of this Item.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer Rob Noble declared a non pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following Item:
Item GMCC 03: Public Library Funding Campaign
Reason: He was an unpaid consultant on that project until 27 March 2014.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer will leave the Chambers for the duration of this Item.
(Presentation – Items not on agenda)
1. Ms Leann Dobbin addressed Council in relation to the PCYC Liverpool Time 4 Kids fundraiser.
(Representation – Items on agenda) Nil
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SUBJECT: PCYC Doing Time for Kids |
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Council is well aware of the great work the PCYC do in our community. PCYC programs work to divert youth from a potential life involving crime and possibly gaol. The Liverpool PCYC based at Miller provides an invaluable service to the local youth community and supports other services delivered by Council and other organisations in the area.
Recently I participated in the Doing Time for Kids fundraising project where I set the Mayor’s fundraising bale at $20,000 for the Liverpool PCYC. I am pleased to report to Council that local businesses including the Liverpool Catholic Club and Investa Group contributed to the $12,500 we succeeded in raising on the day. I thank the numerous donors for their generosity. I now turn to the Council to support the cause and contribute to the PCYC Doing Time for Kids fundraising target by donating $7,500 for a worthy local cause.
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That Council:
1. Acknowledges the service to the community by the Liverpool PCYC at Miller.
2. Congratulates the PCYC on their successful Doing Time for Kids fundraising initiative.
3. Thanks the generous sponsors including Liverpool Catholic Club and Investa Group.
4. Donates $7,500 to the Liverpool PCYC Doing Time for Kids 2014. Funds will be allocated from the Councillor Reserve.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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SUBJECT: Local Government Management Excellence Awards
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On Thursday 10 April, Council was represented at the Local Government Management Excellence Awards conducted by the peak organisation representing local government professionals in NSW. Council was a finalist for two of our programs:
· Council’s children’s services team for their efforts in delivering improved services and increasing the performance and productivity of our centres.
· Council’s Corporate Strategy Team for the engagement project to ascertain community attitudes towards a second airport at Badgerys Creek. I am excited to inform Council that our Children’s Services Team is the recipient of The Local Government Excellence Award for "Leadership Excellence in Community Services". It is inspiring to see the hard work of our staff recognised with such a prestigious award. This is testament to the hard work that has been put in by all teams the Children’s Services area. They have set a benchmark for the delivery of quality early education and care services which was recognised by their local government peers. Each day staff work to deliver the visions and the philosophy of each of the centres and for the unit as a whole to ensure that the children and families who walk through our doors each year get the best start in education and care.
There are many examples of outstanding work being undertaken throughout council and it is a pleasure to recognise the two teams with Mayoral Minute.
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That:
1. Council congratulates the Children’s Services Team led by Group Manager Community and Culture, Kiersten Fishburn on receiving the Local Government Excellence Award for "Leadership Excellence in Community Services".
2. The Mayor writes to all staff involved with the award congratulating them for their success and ongoing efforts.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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SUBJECT: Sydney's Second Airport Announcement
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On Tuesday 15 April the Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced the site for Sydney’s second international airport will be on Commonwealth land at Badgerys Creek. The announcement ends over three decades of uncertainty for the area of Badgerys Creek, Liverpool and Western Sydney. The following day the Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs, Minister for Human Services Senator Marise Payne and the State Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres were joined by many of their federal and state colleagues from Western Sydney and in particular our local members Melanie Gibbons the member for Menai and Craig Kelly the member for Hughes to announce a package of $3.5 billion over 10 years in major infrastructure upgrades associated with the airport. I would like to acknowledge the staff of Council involved in pulling together the logistics for the Prime Minister’s visit with only a few hours notice. It certainly demonstrated that Liverpool Council is a highly professional and responsive organisation.
The other key announcement by the NSW government was the proposed preservation of a rail corridor from the new South West rail line connecting Leppington to Badgerys Creek with further expansion north and south from Badgerys Creek opening up new employment and residential development opportunities. Given the good record of delivering infrastructure by the current NSW government, I am confident we could see rail expansion based on demand in the not too distant future. The overwhelming majority of that State and Federal investment will fall within the Liverpool local government area offering a huge windfall and opportunity to our community and the regional city of South Western Sydney. It was a great honour for Liverpool Council to host this historic announcement in our facilities and no coincidence that our Council is seen as the critical local partner in this nation building project.
Council will recall a Mayoral Minute adopted on 25th of September last year (attached) that proposed Council conduct a comprehensive conversation with our communities about the potential airport in Liverpool. It was determined to revisit the airport issue after Council sensed a change in attitude amongst the community. The subsequent consultation project was so thorough and independent that several Councils have used our model themselves and the project was a finalist in the recent local government awards.
The subsequent report was tabled to Council on December 18 and a recommendation conditionally supporting an airport at Badgerys Creek was adopted (attached). The key findings of the consultation report were that 60% of those surveyed supported a second airport and nearly 55% supported Badgerys Creek as the location. The most important factors to be considered were local jobs and benefits to the local economy. However we also must acknowledge the community concerns around the environmental, traffic and potential aircraft noise issues and work to address these. The community also told us they wanted appropriate infrastructure such as rail links and improved roads. Importantly the majority of the people surveyed said they wanted Liverpool Council to play an active role and have a ‘seat at the table’ to advocate on their behalf around the development of a second airport.
Liverpool Council is now on the cusp of the greatest opportunity the region has ever been presented. The airport and promised 60,000 jobs and billions of dollars in investment will be a game changer for Liverpool and the region we lead. Council is well positioned to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the city and region. |
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That Council:
1. Welcomes the announcement that Liverpool will be the site for Sydney’s second international airport.
2. Congratulates the Commonwealth and State governments on their early commitment to billions of dollars in infrastructure development.
3. Requests the Acting Chief Executive Officer to prepare a report to Council’s May meeting outlining the resources and structure needed to meet the airport opportunity. Such report should consider but not be limited to:
· Establishment of a Liverpool Airport Coordination Unit within Council’s structure and resources required.
· Noting the importance of close integration between local, state and federal government planning authorities investigate offering accommodation to the federal government for initial airport planning authority staff.
· Establishment of a committee of Council called the 'Liverpool Airport Taskforce' to meet monthly and work through the local government issues relating to the airport over coming years.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Division called:
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Ristevski
Vote against: Clr Harle Clr Karnib Clr Shelton Clr Stanley Clr Waller
The motion was passed on the Mayor’s Casting Vote. |
FILE NO: 083475.2014
SUBJECT: Communication with Councillors
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Review current procedures and policies to ensure that information is shared equally with all Councillors at all times.
2. All invitations addressed to the Mayor and Councillors are provided to all Councillors within 3 business days of receipt by Council.
3. Media Releases made by Council and the Mayor are provided to all Councillors at the same time they are provided to the media.
4. Any mail received by Council on behalf of Councillors is sent to Councillors' mailing address no more than 3 business days after receipt, (unless a Council meeting falls within this time and it can be delivered at a Council Meeting).
5. A report addressing these issues be provided at the Council Meeting 25th June 2014.
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Motion Moved: Clr Balloot Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council receives and notes the response provided in the Business Paper from the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Foreshadowed Motion Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Balloot) was declared CARRIED. |
FILE NO: 087904.2014
SUBJECT: Sale or Purchase of Council's Property Portfolio
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Provides global figures in its Annual Financial Statements relating to the acquisition and/or disposal of real property as follows:
a) Proceeds from disposal – funds transferred into the Property Development Reserve; b) Proceeds from disposal – funds transferred into a Section 94 Contribution Fund; c) Land acquired for drainage purposes; and d) Land acquired for open space purposes;
2. Where appropriate, gives consideration to publicly disclosing the acquisition and or disposal value of real property assets with a value in excess of $2,500,000 within the following financial year.
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Motion Moved: Clr Balloot Seconded: Clr Ristevski
That Council receives and notes the response provided in the Business Paper from the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Foreshadowed Motion Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Balloot) was declared CARRIED.
Clr Stanley and Waller asked that they be recorded as voting against the motion(moved by Clr Balloot).
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FILE NO: 072058.2014
SUBJECT: Construction of a four storey commercial building as an educational establishment, installation of signage at 28 Memorial Avenue, Liverpool
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approve Development Application No. DA-1022/2013 as a Deferred Commencement Consent subject to the recommended conditions attached to the Council officer’s IHAP Report and as modified by IHAP as follows:
· Deferred commencement condition 1(c) be amended to read “The stairwell to the laneway (Norfolk Serviceway) should incorporate a vertical strip of glazing or metal screen that would comply with BCA requirements for fire stairs.”
· Condition 86 be amended by deleting “8:30am to 6:30pm” and inserting “8am to 9pm” and adding at the end of the sentence “and on Saturday’s 9am to 4pm”.
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Motion Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Ristevski
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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FILE NO: 072391.2014
SUBJECT: Demolition of two dwellings,multi-dwelling housing development, community title subdivision at 13 & 15 Continua Court, Wattle Grove
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approves Development Application No. DA-548/2013 for the demolition of two residential dwellings, the construction of five two storey multi-dwelling townhouses and Community Title subdivision at No.13 and 15 Continua Court, Wattle Grove (Lots 34 and 35, DP 808387), subject to the recommended conditions of consent as contained within attachment 3.
2. Notifies the persons who made a submission with regard to the proposed development in writing of Council’s decision.
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Motion Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Ristevski
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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FILE NO: 073057.2014
SUBJECT: Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, a carport and two lot Torrens title subdivision at 29 Templeton Crescent, Moorebank
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approves DA-1314/2013 for the alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and the construction of a carport and two lot Torrens title subdivision at 29 Templeton Crescent, Moorebank (Lot 78 DP 224165).
2. The persons who made a submission with regard to the proposed development be notified in writing of Council’s decision.
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Motion Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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FILE NO: 075813.2014
SUBJECT: Torrens title subdivision at 31 Dale Avenue, Liverpool (Cnr Dale Avenue and St Pauls Crescent)
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve Development Application DA-1111/2013, subject to the recommended conditions attached to the Council officer’s IHAP Report and as modified by IHAP and the Council officer as follows:
12. The final plan of subdivision must be supported by an 88B instrument to the approval of Council. The 88B instrument shall properly reflect the requirements of the conditions of development consent, the plans forming part of the consent, and Councils standards, codes and policies. The 88B instrument shall include the following provisions:
Any dwelling to be granted consent on Lot 1 must incorporate the following design measures:
· With the exception of a garage used for parking a vehicle, the rear building line of any dwelling erected on the site shall be provided at a distance of no greater than 9.5 metres from the front boundary.
· Any dwelling erected on the site shall be provided at a distance of no greater than 0.9 metres from the north-western boundary.
· Any dwelling erected on the site shall be provided with a 3 metre wide splay at the south-western corner of the building, to address the streetscape.
Part 2 of the 88B instrument shall contain a provision that any easements, right of ways or covenants shall not be extinguished or altered without the written consent of Council.
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Motion Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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FILE NO: 077982.2014
SUBJECT: Two lot Torrens title subdivision of proposed Lot 4003 created in DA-1964/2012 at 1962 Camden Valley Way, Edmondson Park
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve Development Application DA-1457/2013 for a two lot Torrens title subdivision of proposed Lot 4003 approved in DA-1964/2012, subject to the recommended conditions attached to the Council officer’s IHAP report.
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Motion Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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FILE NO: 084713.2014
SUBJECT: Demolition, construction of three dwellings and Torrens title subdivision at 46-48 Verbena Avenue, Liverpool
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
Approves Development Application DA-1107/2013 proposing the demolition of existing structures, the construction of three detached dwellings, and the creation of a Torrens title subdivision of three lots, at 46-48 Verbena Avenue, Casula, subject to the conditions of consent attached to the planning officer’s report. |
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Motion Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Harle Clr Ristevski Clr Shelton
Vote against: Clr Karnib Clr Stanley Clr Waller |
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FILE NO: 090040.2014
SUBJECT: Construction of a nine storey mixed-use development comprising forty-six residential units and three retail tenancies; and basement car parking at 74-76 Castlereagh Street, Liverpool
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approve Development Application No. DA-1087/2013 subject to the recommended conditions attached to the Council officer’s IHAP Report and modified as follows:
· Draft Condition 1(b) to be amended to include the Arborist Report as a document forming the Development Consent and requiring to be complied with.
· Draft Condition 2(b) to be deleted as it currently stipulates: The large English Oak tree located near the south-east corner of the site and which is outside the construction zone shall be retained and incorporated into the amended Landscape Plan.
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Condition 64 to be amended as follows: All
existing trees
2. Notify the persons who made a submission with regard to the proposed development of its decision.
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Motion Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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FILE NO: 068386.2014
SUBJECT: Statutory Investment Report March 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 068116.2014
SUBJECT: Use of Recreation and Open Space by For Profit Businesses and Schools
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Places the new fees and charges for the use of recreation and open space by for-profit businesses, circuses/events and school use on public exhibition.
2. Identifies the Bulldogs Land as the venue at which all external requests for circuses and festivals involving rides are accommodated.
3. Includes the following Fees and Charges in the Draft 2014/2015 Statement of Revenue policy:
· Land Hire fee Per Day
· Utilities - Electricity and Water Actual Metered Costs
· Major Events Field Damage Bond
· Major Events Commercial & Community Cleaning Bond
· Other applicable charges applied from other Council Sections
4. Identifies and installs utilities infrastructure to ensure major events can connect to utilities (electricity, water, sewer) in a safe way in terms of public safety and public health.
5. Identifies and installs utilities meters to assist with utilities cost recovery.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
Council does not support charging schools user fee charges for use of parks and open space. Council refuses the recommendation and maintains the current fees and charges as is.
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Foreshadowed Motion Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Karnib
That Council:
1. Place the new fees and charges for the use of recreation and open space by for-profit businesses and circuses/events on public exhibition.
2. Identifies the Bulldogs Land as the venue at which all external requests for circuses and festivals involving rides are accommodated.
3. Includes the following Fees and Charges in the Draft 2014/2015 Statement of Revenue policy:
· Land Hire fee Per Day
· Utilities - Electricity and Water Actual Metered Costs
· Major Events Field Damage Bond
· Major Events Commercial & Community Cleaning Bond
· Other applicable charges applied from other Council Sections
4. Identifies and installs utilities infrastructure to ensure major events can connect to utilities (electricity, water, sewer) in a safe way in terms of public safety and public health.
5. Identifies and installs utilities meters to assist with utilities cost recovery.
On being put to the meting the motion (moved by Mayor Mannoun) was declared CARRIED.
Division called:
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Ristevski
Vote against: Clr Harle Clr Karnib Clr Shelton Clr Stanley Clr Waller
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FILE NO: 076874.2014
SUBJECT: Quarterly Report on Compliments and Complaints
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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Clr Harle retired from the meeting at 7.01pm.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer left the Chambers at 7.01pm.
ITEM NO: GMCC 03
FILE NO: 079720.2014
SUBJECT: Public Library Funding Campaign
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Make representation to the members for Liverpool, Macquarie Fields, Mulgoa and Camden in relation to the need for additional funding from the NSW State Government for the provision of public library services;
2. Send a letter to the Hon. George Souris, Minister for the Arts, calling upon the Government to implement the Reforming Public Library Funding submission of the Library Council of NSW in 2012 for the reform of the funding system for NSW public libraries;
3. Approve the distribution of NSW Public Library Associations campaign information, including petitions in Council libraries, Customer Service Centre, CPAC and information stalls at Council events;
4. Endorse Liverpool Library services to take a lead role in activating the campaign locally.
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Motion Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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The Acting Chief Executive Officer returned to the meeting at 7.03pm. |
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FILE NO: 080180.2014
SUBJECT: Expression of Interest EOI2334 Naming Rights for Carnes Hill Leisure Centre
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RECOMMENDATION That Council accept that no submissions were received for the shortlist of applicants for the purpose of naming sponsorship of the proposed Carnes Hills Leisure Centre in Liverpool.
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Motion Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 069088.2014
SUBJECT: Community Donations, Grants and Sponsorship
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $100 under the Sporting Donations Program as summarised in the table below:
2. Endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $100 under the Youth Donations Program as summarised in the table below:
3. Endorses the Financial Contributions Panel's recommendations for the provision of $20,000 under the Men’s Shed One-off Grants Program as summarised in the table below:
4. Endorses the Financial Contributions Panel's recommendations for the provision of $8,475 under the Corporate Sponsorship Program and $10,800 from the Tourism Reserve as summarised in the table below:
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Motion Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Waller
That Council:
1. Endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $100 under the Sporting Donations Program as summarised in the table below:
2. Endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $100 under the Youth Donations Program as summarised in the table below:
3. Endorses the Financial Contributions Panel's recommendations for the provision of $20,000 under the Men’s Shed One-off Grants Program as summarised in the table below:
4. Endorses the Financial Contributions Panel's recommendations for the provision of $8,475 under the Corporate Sponsorship Program and $10,800 from the Tourism Reserve as summarised in the table below:
5. In addition to Council’s endorsement of the above Financial Contribution Panel recommendations, Council also resolves that:
· Sanatan Satsang Sabha of NSW Inc application for a Deepawali Festival at Northumberland Street Car Park be granted $2,500 by Council.
· Pakistan Multicultural Services of Australia Inc for Ramadan Eid Bazar at Whitlam Centre be granted $2,500 by Council.
Council’s standard grant conditions to apply and funds be sourced from the Councillor Reserve.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 047979.2014
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Lot 9 DP 1168653 Merlin Street, Middleton Grange for Drainage and Open Space Purposes
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approves the acquisition of Lot 9 DP 1168653 Merlin Street, Middleton Grange for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;
2. Upon settlement of the acquisition, classifies Lot 9 DP 1168653 Merlin Street, Middleton Grange as Community Land;
3. Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the acquisition price pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; and
4. Authorises its delegated officer to execute any documents, under Power of Attorney necessary to give effect to this decision.
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Motion Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 062636.2014
SUBJECT: Proposed closure and transfer of a temporary road, Lot 12 DP 1168716, off Flynn Avenue, Middleton Grange to the original subdivider
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Agrees to the closure of the temporary road located over Lot 12 DP 1168716, off Flynn Avenue, Middleton Grange;
2. Upon closure of the temporary road, transfers Lot 12 DP 1168716, off Flynn Avenue, Middleton Grange, back to the original subdivider being Mr and Mrs Defilippis; and
3. Authorises its delegated officer to execute any documents, under Power of Attorney necessary to give effect to this decision.
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Motion Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 065657.2014
SUBJECT: Review of the Code of Meeting Practice
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes this report.
2. Acknowledges the submission received.
3. Proceeds with the proposed amendments as advertised.
4. Notes the minor procedural amendments pursuant to clause 75 of the Code.
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Motion Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Balloot
That Council receives and notes the report.
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Foreshadowed Motion Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted. On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Ristevski) was declared CARRIED.
Division called:
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Ristevski
Vote against: Clr Karnib Clr Shelton Clr Stanley Clr Waller
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT REPORT
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GMIE 01 |
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FILE NO: |
074948.2014 |
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SUBJECT: |
Contract WT2292 - Public Lighting Works at Bernera and Kurrajong Roads, Prestons
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council defer this Item to the next Council meeting.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Balloot
That Council note the Acting Chief Executive Officers recommendation for deferral of this item and agree to defer it to the next Council meeting.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
Note, Clr Harle had retired from the meeting at this stage, so was not in the Chambers when this matter was voted on. |
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GMIE 02 |
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FILE NO: |
079606.2014 |
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SUBJECT: |
Tender WT2273 - Construction of Culvert at Creek Crossing, Pacific Palms Circuit, Hoxton Park
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council defer this Item to the next Council meeting.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Balloot
That Council note the Acting Chief Executive Officers recommendation for deferral of this Item and agree to defer it to the next council meeting.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
Note, Clr Harle had retired from the meeting at this stage, so was not in the Chambers when this matter was voted on.
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Clr Balloot left the Chambers at 7:10PM.
FILE NO: 057678.2014
SUBJECT: Amendments to the Liverpool Bush Fire Prone Land Mapping 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Resolves to forward the amended Bush Fire Prone Land Map to the State NSW Rural Fire Service for certification.
2. Upon certification of the new Bushfire Prone Land Map, updates the Section 149 Certificate conditions for the relevant properties.
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Motion Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted. On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
Note, Clr Balloot was not in the Chambers when this matter was voted on.
Note, Clr Harle had retired from the meeting at this stage, so was not in the Chambers when this matter was voted on.
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Clr Balloot returned to the Chambers at 7.13pm.
ITEM NO: GMPG 02
FILE NO: 060624.2014
SUBJECT: Draft Amendment 15 to the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Resolves to prepare and publically exhibit an amendment to Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 in accordance with Section 74C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
2. Receives a future report considering the comments received during public exhibition.
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Motion Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
Note, Clr Harle had retired from the meeting at this stage, so was not in the Chambers when this matter was voted on.
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FILE NO: 064135.2014
SUBJECT: Draft Amendment 34 to LEP 2008 - Rezoning of 501 Cowpasture Road Len Waters Estate and adjacent crown road reserve from IN2 to B6
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Proceeds with the making of Draft Amendment No 34 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 to rezone Lot 29 DP 1044841 and the adjacent unformed road from IN2 Light Industrial to B6 Enterprise Corridor.
2. Forward the updated Planning Proposal to NSW Planning and Infrastructure and Parliamentary Counsel requesting making of the amendment.
3. Enters into the amended planning agreement between Liverpool City Council and Amarino Pty Ltd and delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the function of signing the agreement.
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Motion Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
Note, Clr Harle had retired from the meeting at this stage, so was not in the Chambers hen this matter was voted on. |
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Mayor Mannoun left the Chambers at 7.17pm.
The Deputy Mayor, Clr Hadid took the Chair.
Mayor Mannoun returned to the Chambers at 7.18pm.
ITEM NO: GMPG 04
FILE NO: 064963.2014
SUBJECT: DCP Amendment 16 - Solar Panel Clause
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Publically exhibit Amendment 16 to Liverpool Developments Control Plan 2008 in accordance with Section 74C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to facilitate the changes outlined in this report.
2. Received a further report following the public exhibition period.
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Motion Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted. Foreshadowed Motion Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council receive and note the report.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Stanley) was declared LOST.
Vote for: Clr Karnib Clr Shelton Clr Stanley Clr Waller
Vote against: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Ristevski
The Foreshadowed Motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Ristevski
Vote against: Clr Karnib Clr Shelton Clr Stanley Clr Waller
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FILE NO: 075842.2014
SUBJECT: Changes to the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel Charter and Procedure
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Adopts the revised Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel Charter and Procedure as attached to this report.
2. Amends the IHAP delegation of 30 October 2013 by including a new Clause (c) as follows to reflect the requirement for all development applications proposing a variation to a development standard of 10% or greater to be decided by Council:
c) That all development applications where there has been a variation to a development standard of 10% or greater, be determined by the elected Council in accordance with Clause 4.6 of Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008.
3. Delegates authority to the CEO to approve and amend the IHAP procedure from time to time, in consultation with the members of the IHAP and the community.
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Motion Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Stanley
That the report be deferred to allow officers to undertake further consultation with the members of Council’s Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel and Councillors. A revised report will be provided to the June Council meeting.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
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FILE NO: 047870.2014
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 5 March 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
1. The Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 5 March 2014 are attached for the information of Council.
2. The Minutes identify a number of actions that require Council staff to undertake, none of which will have any financial impact on Council.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 034632.2014
SUBJECT: Warwick Farm Steering Committee Minutes of Meeting from 4 March 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Warwick Farm Steering Committee Meeting held on 4 March 2014.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 058095.2014
SUBJECT: Minutes of Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 4 March 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on Tuesday 4 March 2014.
2. Supports the recommendation to amend the Liverpool Youth Council Charter to allow a recruitment eligibility list.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 063994.2014
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee 13 March 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on 13 March 2014.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 064514.2014
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting held on 2 April 2014.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 066452.2014
SUBJECT: No Intermodal Committee Meeting Minutes of 4 March 2014 and 1 April 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the No Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 4 March 2014.
2. Receives and notes the Minutes of the No Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 1 April 2014.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 072526.2014
SUBJECT: Street Naming Committee Meeting Minutes - 1 April 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council: 1. Notes the Minutes of the Street Naming Committee meeting held on 1 April 2014 2. Supports the recommendation to not rename Gellibrand Road, Edmondson Park due to the implications it will present. 3. Erects additional signs for Tepper Park, Killinger Tannery and Charles Throsby Park. |
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 072544.2014
SUBJECT: Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes 1 April 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council notes the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 1 April 2014.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 073647.2014
SUBJECT: Minutes of Economic Development Committee meeting held 2 April 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Economic Development Committee Meeting held on 2 April 2014.
2. Notes that the Committee provided in principle support for the location of Bigge Park southern edge as the preferred location for the potential development of an iconic community facility.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 073711.2014
SUBJECT: Minutes of Tourism and Events Committee meeting held 2 April 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Tourism and Events Committee Meeting held on 2 April 2014.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 073717.2014
SUBJECT: Local Traffic Committee Minutes of Meeting Held on 19 March 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 19 March 2014.
2. Adopts the following recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee meeting:
Item 1 Australis Avenue, Wattle Grove – Proposed Traffic Calming Devices
i. Approves installation of speed cushions on Australis Avenue at the following locations: · Southbound - No. 28 Elata Court and No. 2 Banksia Place · Northbound - No. 23 Baileyana Court and No. 2 Ancura Court ii. Approves installation of edge lines (1300 metres), 3.2 metres from the centre along both sides of Australis Avenue between Village Way and Wattle Grove Drive. iii. Advises stakeholders including the local bus company of Council’s decision. Item 2 Bardia Parade, Holsworthy – Proposed Raised Platform Pedestrian Crossing
i. Approves installation of a raised platform at the existing pedestrian crossing on Bardia Parade, Holsworthy. ii. Advises stakeholders of Council’s decision. Item 3 Christiansen Boulevarde, Moorebank – Proposed Traffic Calming Devices
i. Does not support the installation of the proposed rubber speed cushions on Christiansen Boulevarde at this stage. ii. Monitors traffic conditions along Christiansen Boulevarde. iii. Requests the Police to continue its patrol and speed enforcement along the street when resources permit. iv. Advises all stakeholders of its decision. Item 4 Ernest Avenue, Chipping Norton – Proposed Pedestrian Refuge
i. Approves a pedestrian refuge in Ernest Avenue at its intersection with Barry Road. Item 5 Village Way, Wattle Grove – Proposed Upgrade to Existing Access Arrangement to the Wattle Grove Shopping Centre
i. Approves extension of the existing median island and associated pavement markings on Village Way in front of the Wattle Grove Shopping Centre as per the attached revised scheme in the minutes, subject to consultation with the Centre Management on the turning path of the longest vehicle servicing the development. ii. Advises all stakeholders of Council’s decision. Late Item Item 6 Macquarie Street, Liverpool – Special Event Night Markets
i. Approves the “Liverpool Night Markets” event as a Class 2 special event. ii. Submits the required Traffic Management and associated Traffic Control Plans to the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for concurrence. iii. Undertakes temporary road closures on 3 May 2014 and on subsequent events.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 073886.2014
SUBJECT: Minutes of Liverpool City Centre Revitalisation Committee meeting held 2 April 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool City Centre Revitalisation Committee Meeting held on 2 April 2014.
2. Approve funds of up to $10,000 from the Town Improvement Fund engaging a consulting engineer to ensure Council derives value for money from the project specifications for City Centre Revitalisation projects.
3. Approve funds of up to $45,000 for the communications activities planned for the Building Our New City project as recommended by Straight Talk, subject to the availability of funds within the Town Improvement Fund.
4. Notes that the Committee provided in principle support for the location of Bigge Park southern edge as the preferred location for the potential development of an iconic community facility.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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SUBJECT: |
Master Planning Steering Committee Minutes - 19 March 2014 |
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Master Planning Steering Committee Meeting held on 19 March 2014;
2. Adopts the recommendation put forward in the confidential report provided under separate cover; and
3. Keeps confidential the minutes supplied under separate cover containing information pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains information that would if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
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Motion Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Waller
That Council:
1. That a report be submitted to the May Ordinary meeting in relation to establishing a charter for the Master Planning Steering Committee Meeting.
2. That the minutes of the Master Planning Steering Committee Meeting held on 19 March 2014 be submitted to the Extraordinary meeting of Council on 7 May 2014.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 081153.2014
SUBJECT: Liverpool Sports Committee Minutes of Meeting 28 November 2013
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the minutes of the Liverpool City Sports Committee meeting held on 28 November 2013.
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Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 076497.2014
SUBJECT: Incoming and Outgoing Correspondence Report
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the report.
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Motion Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 063524.2014
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Stanley
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Please address the following:
Council Buildings:
1. Could I be provided with a list of all commercial properties owned by the Council (please do not included Community Centres, Libraries or parks etc).
List of Commercial Premises:
· 3 Moore Street, Liverpool
· 52 Scott Street, Liverpool
· 306 Macquarie Street, Liverpool – School of Arts
· 230 Northumberland St Liverpool – Four Shops in Car Park Arcade
2. Is Council the owner of old Liverpool Bowling Club?
Council does not own the Old Liverpool Bowling Club building. The building is owned by Crown Lands – NSW State Government. The building is located within Bigge Park and Council is the Reserve Trust Manager for Bigge Park.
3. Is this building currently leased?
It is currently leased to the Salvation Army as temporary premises until their building in Bathurst Street is repaired following the fire.
4. What are Council's plans for this building?
There are no current plans for the building. Council is waiting the completion of the City Centre Revitalisation Plan – Bigge Park/Health and Medical Precinct to be completed which will provide recommendations for the use of the Old Liverpool Bowling Club building.
5. Is 48-50 Scott Street currently fully leased?
There are three retail shops that are vacant in 52 Scott Street, Liverpool. The balances of the premises are leased
6. Has there been a time since Council purchased this building that all the space has been leased?
The three retail shops have been vacant since Council acquired the property.
7. If so, when?
See the answer in item six.
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FILE NO: 076373.2014
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Shelton
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Please address the following:
The following information is requested with respect to the old court house building located on Bigge Street on the edge of the Liverpool Central Business District.
1. Please itemise the works that have been carried out on this site and the improvements erected thereon over the last thirty-six months. No structural improvements have been erected on the subject land in the past 36 months. In terms of works that have been carried out on this site, these predominantly include the cleaning of gutters, grounds and unblocking of gutters and storm water pipes.
2. Please describe any future works that it is envisioned will be carried out on this site and the improvements erected thereon in the foreseeable future (including anticipated time frames). A heritage architect has been engaged to prepare a scope of works for the former Court House building. The purpose of these works are to resolve drainage and damage caused by drainage issues, to bring the building into compliance with the Building Code of Australia and to bring the building into a state where it could be leased on the open market and provide a rental income to Council. Proposed works include:
· Replacing existing stormwater pipework with new PVC drainage pipework;
· Removal of a Jacaranda Tree;
· Replacing a damaged timber window;
· Installation of four additional downpipes;
· Removal and replacement of the existing wooden accessible ramp with a metal ramp;
· Widening of the front door to comply with the Building Code of Australia;
· Installation of a modular accessible toilet block.
It is envisaged that the abovementioned works will commence in approximately 3 months
3. Please particularise Council's future plans as they currently stand for this site and the improvements erected thereon.
Council’s objectives are to undertake the required repairs and to bring the building into compliance with the Building Code of Australia so that the property could be leased on the open market and return an income to Council.
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FILE NO: 076395.2014
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Stanley
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Please address the following:
1. Does Council have a history of the Badgerys Creek area? If so, does it deal with any aboriginal settlements in the area in past?
A response to a similar question was provided to Councillors in a memo dated 8 April 2014, as a ‘Question Taken On Notice’ from the March 2014 Ordinary Meeting.
Below is the response, as provided in the memo dated 8 April 2014:
The first people to occupy the area were probably members of the Darug Tribe. Little is known of these first people and difficult to be sure of their clan. The Gandangara people believe their ancestors would have passed through the area also.
James Badgery was the first European in the area, he was educated and a good farmer but had few assets. He came to New South Wales at the end of 1799 and initially leased acreage along the Hawkesbury but with a growing family this was not providing enough. He then applied to Captain William Paterson for land and was granted a total of 840 acres along South Creek (c1809) this was later reduced by Governor Macquarie to 640 acres. He named his property Exeter Farm and the creek running through it was called Badgerys Creek, this name eventually referred to the whole area. This land lies on the Penrith side of Elizabeth Drive. James continued buying other properties on what is the southern side of Elizabeth Drive which were subdivided in the 1880s and were known as Exeter Farms subdivision. James is buried in Pioneers’ Memorial Park with other family members.
Council’s website provides a Council fact sheet on the history of Badgerys Creek suburb:
http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/5204/Badgerys-Creek-Fact-Sheet.pdf
2. Has there been a response to the possible provision of noise walls at Casula, as discussed at the Elected Leaders forum?
At the Elected Leaders Forum on 19 February 2014, discussions were held between residents for noise walls to be installed along sections of the Cumberland, Airport, Inner West and Southern Sydney Freight railway lines and the M5.
The Hon. Stuart Ayers, Member for Penrith, Minister for Fair Trading and Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney, offered to look at the issue and provide a response and asked the resident at the Forum to leave their contact details. Whilst every attempt was made by staff to obtain the contact details of the resident at the conclusion of the Forum, we did not manage to identify him. Council staff are following up the matter with The Hon. Stuart Ayres for a response to the issue. Noise Walls along the Rail Lines, Casula The Cumberland, Airport, Inner West and South Railway lines are owned and operated by Sydney Trains (as part of Transport for NSW). Southern Sydney Freight Line (SSFL) was constructed by the Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC) as part of its National Interstate Rail Network. The SSFL is part of improvement works to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness of rail freight services along the North-South Rail Corridor between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. It commenced operations in January 2013. The project was assessed and approved under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act Part 3A assessment regime in 2006, subject to 76 conditions of approvals and 104 statements of commitment. In submissions to the environmental assessment of the SSFL, Council and WSROC on behalf of the Western Sydney Councils, raised concerns about the possible impacts of the project including the need for noise control and barriers. In their review of the submissions, ARTC outlined that based on the findings of acoustic modelling, a noise wall would be required along a section close to the Casula Powerhouse but not along other sections through Casula. The noise wall close to the Casula Powerhouse has been constructed. The consent conditions required an Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) be prepared at least four weeks prior to the commencement of operation or as otherwise agreed to by the Director-General.
The OEMP is to incorporate the Operational requirements detailed in the Conditions of Approval and Statement of Committee and include a monitoring and review program which contains (but is not limited to):
· An Operation Noise and Vibration Management Plan; and
· An Operation Air Quality Management Plan.
Prior to the operation of the freight line, ARTC advised Council that as part of its operational management plan, noise monitoring will be carried out at a number of locations along the freeway including a section in Casula. Council is yet to be advised regarding the outcome of the noise monitoring. Noise Walls along the M5 Motorway, Casula The section of the M5 motorway through Casula is part of the M5 South West Motorway. The section of the motorway between King Georges Road, Beverly Hills and Camden Valley Way, Prestons is currently being widened from two to three lanes in each direction. The road widening is to improve traffic efficiency and reduce travel time for motorists using the motorway and surrounding roads and to support planned residential and employment growth in South West Sydney. Similar to the freight line, the road widening was approved under Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. It is subject to Conditions of Approval including noise mitigation measures during construction and operation. The noise mitigation measures include installation of noise walls, pavement treatment, urban design and landscaping and advisory signage. The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has advised that as part of the project, 18 kilometres of new and improved noise walls will be constructed to help reduce traffic noise. The need for additional noise mitigation measures along section of the M5 Motorway, and Rail Lines, Casula From the concern raised at the Elected Leaders Forum and other concerns received by Council, a number of Casula residents have requested additional noise mitigation measures. To pursue the issue further, Council will be writing to the Hon. Stuart Ayers, the Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney for an update on his commitment to respond to the request for additional noise walls along sections of the M5 South West Motorway and Cumberland, Airport, Inner West and Southern Sydney Freight Line Railway lines through Casula.
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FILE NO: 087931.2014
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Shelton
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Please address the following:
During the ordinary council meeting of 26 June 2013 a resolution to the following effect was passed.
That Council:
1. Adopts the Growing Liverpool 2023 Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program 2013-2017 Operational Plan 2013-2014 with the changes outlined in this report.
2. ...
3. Places on public exhibition for 28 days the fees and charges for community and recreational facilities
a. ...
b. Amended fees and charges as presented. Notifies affected food premises in writing in the Mayor's name of the new reduced fees and charges.
Please advise the revenue that has to date been lost to Council if it were assumed these particular fees and charges had remained unaltered and not 'reduced' and notified 'in writing in the Mayor's name'.
A response to this question will be included in the May business paper.
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THE MEETING CLOSED AT 7:33pm
<Signature>
Name: Ned Mannoun
Title: Mayor
Date: 28 May 2014
I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 30 April 2014. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.