That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 July 2015 be confirmed as a true
record of that meeting.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Farewell, Goodbye and Hello

13 years ago Father Georgious Ramandious started his service at the St George and Prince Tadros Church in Liverpool. Since then he has served the community with diligence, with honour and as the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Council is very sad that Father Georgious, and his family, has left us and has gone to lead his new congregation in Pennsylvania in the USA. Our loss is their good fortune.

Father Georgious has been a wonderful community leader promoting peace, harmony and spreading light throughout our community. He would always, through action, demonstrate that we live in Liverpool, in peace and harmony and that we are all brothers and sisters. He is noted for contacting people on their birthdays and calling up people, who are not Coptic Orthodox Christians, and wishing them well on their religious holidays. He was and will continue to be a true beacon of light in our society.

While we are sad to see him go, we welcome Father Georgious’s replacement; Father Anthony Morgan. Father Morgan has very big shoes to fill but we are confident he will be able to do so and he has our support. We look forward to his new leadership leading the Coptic Orthodox community in the Liverpool area in the exciting times and projects that lie ahead. Liverpool Council is very proud of the Coptic Orthodox community in Liverpool. We look forward to continuing our close relationship into the future.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1. Thank Father Georgious Ramandious for the wonderful service that he has done to the Liverpool community.

2. Congratulate Father Anthony Morgan on his new post and wish him all the best for his coming years in leading the congregation.

3.    Write to the church offering them the support of Liverpool Council into the future.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun    

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Racism on the Menu

Liverpool is a place where everyone lives peacefully and co-operatively and should be held up as a fine example of multicultural living. Recently there have been attempts to disrupt the harmonious lifestyle of the people of the Liverpool Community by trying to use racism and bigoted slurs against members of our community.

These opportunistic, politically motivated public attacks have even degenerated to the point where, protestors from the USU displayed bigoted signs at a charity event, reading “Put some Pork on your Fork.” These offensive actions are a deliberate attempt to disrupt our harmonious way of life. The actions of those manufacturing facts to spread hate and cause division in our peaceful community are to be condemned.

This entire incident stemmed from an operational decision not to serve pork at a religious function for people of different faiths. This operational decision was made without the input of the Mayor and Councillors and was quickly reversed after a complaint was received from a Melbourne journalist.

Later we received a complaint about serving beef from a US based Hindu leader.  It should be noted that the subsequent publicity surrounding this matter resulted in some people declining their invitations to our Interfaith lunch. Not because of our menu choices or because they felt discriminated against but because of the way this issue was politicised and sensationalised in such a disgraceful manner. 

Not one Councillor on this Council raised an objection to pork or any other type of food or alcohol being served at the Interfaith lunch. In fact all our Councillors from all sides of politics frequently attend events where pork is on the menu and alcohol is served. We are all comfortable to do so.  

The Interfaith events and our Mayoral Charity Ball were successful and peaceful events despite attempts to disrupt them.  This speaks volumes about the maturity and grace of our diverse community and the supporters of Liverpool Council.

The Liverpool Council is focussed on building a city the size of Canberra in our backyard and providing the quality infrastructure and amenities that will ensure all the members of our diverse community enjoy a quality standard of living into the future.

Attempts to distract the community with racial or religious slurs are unnecessary and should be treated as irrelevant.

To end the opportunity for further distraction and racist slurs Council will make pork available at all council sponsored functions.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.    Condemns the racist and bigoted remarks made publicly against the Liverpool Council and its Councillors. 

2.    Provides that pork will be served at all Council functions.

3.    Appeals to the media to stop providing a platform for racist and bigoted remarks.

4.    Recognises Council staff for their efforts in working to accommodate the needs of everyone at all Council gatherings.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun    

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Division Called:

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                               Clr Balloot

                                               Clr Hadid

                                               Clr Harle

                                               Clr Karnib

                                               Clr Mamone

                                               Clr Ristevski

                                               Clr Stanley

Vote against:                        Clr Shelton

                                               Clr Waller

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Wattle Grove Toilet block and Lighting around Holsworthy Station

As promised through the process of extensive community consultation in the form of contact through “Liverpool Listens” and direct meetings, it has become clear that there is no public wish for a $188 000 toilet block at Lakeside Park in Wattle Grove. This now frees this money to be spent on other projects that have been brought to my attention from the community.

One particular point that I was asked to observe first hand by Holsworthy locals was the abject darkness that surrounds the station due to a lack of appropriate street lighting. The total darkness that comes to this area after sunset poses severe security and safety risks to the public, particularly for commuters who have to walk to and from the station during the early and late hours of the day.

A re-allocation of funds away from the toilet block would far better suit the wishes and priorities of locals if they were placed into a program to increase the light around Holsworthy Station with particular notice around Harris Creek Reserve.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.    Creates a program to identify problem lighting areas in Harris Creek Reserve and the surrounding Holsworthy Station area.

2.    Divert money from the Lakeside Park toilet amenities plan to the program for bringing light to Holsworthy Station and surrounds.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun    

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Councillor Transparency

The ratepayers of Liverpool remunerate the Mayor and Councillors for their time and service. Accordingly the transparency of Mayor and Councillor efforts on the ratepayer’s behalf should be measurable and easily accessible.

In the spirit of ‘Fit for the Future’ and serving the ratepayers of Liverpool, it’s proposed that the attendance of the Mayor and Councillors at Councillor Briefing Sessions, Council Committee meetings and Council Meetings be made accessible by the ratepayers in any to access method, such as a monthly publication in the local newspapers and a web link of the Council internet homepage.

In this way the ratepayers of Liverpool may fairly evaluate the performance and efforts of their elected Councillors. Furthermore, this information should be backdated to the first Council Meeting directly after the Local Council Elections in September 2012.

Councillors and the Mayor are employed for and by the people of Liverpool therefore it is their right to know how much work Councillors are carrying out on their behalf.  This is no different from any other employer – employee Councillor relationship.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.    Make publicly available the attendance of the Mayor and all Councillors at  Councillor Briefing sessions, Council Committees and Council Meetings backdated to September 2012 Local Government Elections.

2.    Investigate whether Councillors should be paid docked pay for not attending meetings.

3.    Investigate making this attendance information available once a month in the local Liverpool newspapers and on its website, and ensures these records are maintained beyond tonight. 

4.    Provides a report to Councillors detailing the roles responsibilities and contact details of the staff in roles in Council and Executive Services team, including the Mayoral office.

5.    Defines who Mayor or Councillors should approach for assistance with secretarial or research support and the extent of the support available.

6.    Puts into place now a process which sees all invitations and correspondence is provided to Councillors as soon as it is received.

7.    Ensures that all invitations addressed to the Mayor and Councillors is sent to all Councillors as soon as it is received by the Mayoral office.

8.    Provides a report detailing budget versus actual allocations to the following areas.  The report should indicate why the allocations were made i.e. staff salaries, entertainment and good, gifts, stationary etc:

9.    Provides the costs incurred in the renovation of the Mayor’s office and provision of Councillors facilities.  Was this budgeted for and if not, where was the money originally allocated and have those items now been completed.

10.  Adopts the CFO’s simpler process for Councillors to claim telephone expenses – Amending clause 4.7.1a of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy by substituting “six months” for “three months.”

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun                       

That Council:

1.    Make publicly available the attendance of the Mayor and all Councillors at  Councillor Briefing sessions, Council Committees and Council Meetings backdated to September 2012 Local Government Elections.

2.    Investigate whether Councillors should be paid docked pay for not attending meetings.

3.    Investigate making this attendance information available once a month in the local Liverpool newspapers and on its website, and ensures these records are maintained beyond tonight. 

4.    Provides a report to Councillors detailing the roles responsibilities and contact details of the staff in roles in Council and Executive Services team, including the Mayoral office.

5.    Defines who Mayor or Councillors should approach for assistance with secretarial or research support and the extent of the support available.

6.    Puts into place now a process which sees all invitations and correspondence is provided to Councillors as soon as it is received.

7.    Ensures that all invitations addressed to the Mayor and Councillors is sent to all Councillors as soon as it is received by the Mayoral office.

8.    Provides a report detailing budget versus actual allocations to the following areas.  The report should indicate why the allocations were made i.e. staff salaries, entertainment and good, gifts, stationary etc:

9.    Provides the costs incurred in the renovation of the Mayor’s office and provision of Councillors facilities.  Was this budgeted for and if not, where was the money originally allocated and have those items now been completed.

10.  Adopts the CFO’s simpler process for Councillors to claim telephone expenses – Amending clause 4.7.1a of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy by substituting “six months” for “three months.”

11.  Deal with items NOM 10 and CFO 04 from this Agenda in conjunction with this Mayoral Minute.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Liverpool a leader in combating homelessness

There has been a great deal of recent interest surrounding the issue of homeless in Liverpool Local Government Area.  However, it’s important to acknowledge that Council’s efforts to co-ordinate support services and feed the homeless has been ongoing.

It’s also important to acknowledge that while this is predominantly a state and federal government issue our Council has been able to directly intervene and achieve a great deal to help combat the problem. 

Recently the work of our Community and Development and Planning team in relocating a group of people who were sleeping in Bigge Park has been highly commended by two of the NGO groups that worked with Council.  In fact accommodation was found for six of the seven homeless people – with one person refusing assistance.

It should be noted that it wasn’t just temporary housing that was found for the homeless in Bigge Park.  Four people have been relocated to permanent housing.  Two were relocated to temporary housing and a caseworker is now working with them.

Our staff worked extensively with service providers from St Vincent de Paul and a Social Worker from the Department of Human Services and in consultation with Wesley Mission and the Mental Health Unit at Liverpool Hospital.

Additionally, Council is continuing to monitor homeless in the Local Government Area and immediately involve relief services when needed.

But in the past 12 months Liverpool City Council has undertaken the following impressive  initiatives: 

·         Convening the Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub Advisory Group and providing ongoing support agreed to in a formal memorandum of understanding signed by respective service provider partners.  Beyond provision of breakfast and lunch 3 days per week (up to 120 meals per session)  the hub service model provides holistic services for people who experience social disadvantage and exclusion  by offering case management, advocacy and support, referrals to housing and social services agencies and bodies,  and social and recreational activities.  In essence, the model seeks to address underlying causes of homelessness as well as trying to offer immediate practical assistance.

·         In January 2015, with the emergence of homelessness as a public issue in Bigge Park, the hub model was extended to offer support to those sleeping rough in the ‘Shell’ and to find alternative accommodation for all of those using the facility.  This extended to the co-ordination of all NGOs, charitable and faith-based organisations in their provision of mobile free food services to maximise coverage within the city area.  Ongoing support is provided by convening the Mobile Free Food Services Working Group.

·         Development and dissemination of a local Emergency Relief and Assistance Card to provide a comprehensive list of contact details of support services and organisations;

·         Delivery of a Homelessness Street Count in February 2015;

·         Successfully negotiated the launch in July of The Exodus Foundation (Bill Crews) mobile food service within Liverpool.  The service operates four times per week (lunch and night time) and offers up to 400 meals per session.

·         July;  Development of a draft Homelessness Policy and Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2017, both of which will be taken to Council for endorsement.

·         Provided $5,000 funding through the Community Donations Program to the Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub for the delivery of healthy cooking workshops and activities.   

Liverpool Council is setting a new standard for other councils when it comes to compassionately addressing the complex issues of homelessness. Our staff are to be commended for their previous and ongoing efforts.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.    Congratulate the Liverpool Council team Sabrina Candalano, Paola Jamett-Caru, Dany Ya, Sarah Rees and Rebekah Elliot for their ongoing efforts to assist homeless in Liverpool.

2.    Acknowledge the work of the St Vincent de Paul, the Wesley Mission, the Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Unit, the Department of Human Services and the Salvation Army for their ongoing co-operation and assistance.

3.    Send copies of the draft policy to interested bodies as soon as possible including the United Services Union and Salvation Army for their feedback.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun                       

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council provide free small business workshops for local businesses which can provide up to date and effective training and solutions to common problems facing small business today.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Balloot               Seconded: Clr Hadid

That:

1.    Council investigate the cost of designing a small business program.

2.    The Economic Development Unit provide a report to Council as soon as practicable to look at all the things Council is currently doing for small business and provide that information to the wider public and outline how and where businesses can access the information.

3.    Councillors be provided with information relating to existing programs for small businesses in the LGA.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council investigate how chronic domestic violence is in the community, and liaise with women’s support groups in the Liverpool LGA on what Council can do to assist in counteracting domestic violence.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Balloot               Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.    Investigate how chronic domestic violence is in the community, and liaise with women’s support groups in the Liverpool LGA on what Council can do to assist in counteracting domestic violence.

2.    Create a policy to assist employees of Council when they experience domestic violence.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Motion of Urgency – Code of Meeting Practice

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Waller

That Council, in accordance with Section 361 and cognate provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 endorse and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days the following amendment to Council’s Code of Meeting Practice. Insert clause 18.5:

“Mayoral Minutes should not be used to introduce, without notice, matters that are routine, not urgent, or need research or a lot of consideration by Councillors before coming to a decision.”

The Mayor ruled that the business proposed to be brought forward was not of great urgency and would not be considered at this meeting. Clr Shelton then moved a Motion of Dissent against the Mayor’s ruling which was seconded by Clr Waller.

Motion of Dissent:               Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Waller

On being put to the meeting the Motion of Dissent was declared LOST.

Vote for:                                          Clr Harle

                                               Clr Karnib

                                               Clr Shelton

                                               Clr Stanley

                                                         Clr Waller

Vote against:                        Mayor Mannoun

                                               Clr Balloot

                                               Clr Hadid

                                               Clr Mamone

                                                         Clr Ristevski

Note: The motion was lost on the Mayor’s casting vote.      

Note: Clrs Mamone and Ristevski did not vote on the above Motion of Dissent and in accordance with Clause 36.3 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (as shown below) were recorded as voting against the motion:

“A Councillor who is present at a meeting of Council but who fails to vote on a motion put to the meeting is taken to have voted against the motion.”

NOTICE OF MOTION

That:  

1.   Council calls for a full report on the Liverpool Bowling Club site and activities on that site to be tabled at the next Council meeting to enable the following questions to be answered:

a.   What will replace the Bowling Club?

b.   What are the social, economic and environmental impacts of this proposal and in particular parking and overshadowing issues?

c.   Why was the Salvation Army informed by Council to move out of the Liverpool Bowling Club as it would be demolished to make way for a $10M development?

d.   Why has this same development not been tabled in Council?

2.   In relation to the Music Shell in Bigge Park.

a.   What is Councils position on the Music Shell in Bigge Park which is part of our cultural heritage and has significance in term of being a significant Memorial to a prominent Liverpool Citizen?

b.   Has Council called for a public submission on the future of the Music Shell, if not, then Council calls for public submissions for the future of the Music Shell.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Clr Mamone

That:

1.    The demolition of the Bowling Club is put on hold until a Liverpool Listens survey is conducted.

2.    Council hold a briefing session to discuss how the Bowling Club can be incorporated into the Homeless policy drafted by Council.

3.    A briefing session be called for Councillors to determine the cost of breaking the contract.

4.    Note the CEO Comments to the Notice of Motion (as shown below), and as a matter of urgency hold a Councillor Briefing session within one week to discuss this issue.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Stanley

That:

1.    The demolition of the Bowling Club is put on hold until a Liverpool Listens survey is conducted.

2.    No iconic facility to be built in Bigge Park.

3.    Council have a briefing session to discuss how the Bowling Club can be incorporated into the Homeless policy drafted by Council.

4.    A briefing session be called for Councillors to determine the cost of breaking the contract.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Balloot

No iconic facility to be built in Bigge Park.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Ristevski) was declared LOST. The Forshadowed motion (moved by Clr Shelton) then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Mayor Mannoun) lapsed.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S COMMENT

See below for responses to the questions raised in the Notice of Motion:

That:  

1.    Council calls for a full report on the Liverpool Bowling Club site and activities on that site to be tabled at the next Council meeting to enable the following questions to be answered:

a.    What will replace the Bowling Club?

Redeveloped Bigge Park

b.    What are the social, economic and environmental impacts of this proposal and in particular parking and overshadowing issues?

N/A

c.    Why was the Salvation Army informed by Council to move out of the Liverpool Bowling Club as it would be demolished to make way for a $10M development?

No, TSA occupation was only a temporary location during the repair/renovation of their existing facility in Liverpool. Refer attached media release.

d.    Why has this same development not been tabled in Council?

Bigge Park Redevelopment

2.    In relation to the Music Shell in Bigge Park.

a.    What is Councils position on the Music Shell in Bigge Park which is part of our cultural heritage and has significance in term of being a significant Memorial to a prominent Liverpool Citizen?

A heritage assessment report undertaken in 2014 found that the music shell is not of heritage significance.  The draft Bigge Park Conservation Management Plan prepared for Council by independent cultural heritage consultants also found that the music shell has little heritage significance.  The removal of the music shell will place a spotlight on one of Liverpool’s key heritage sites by providing unobstructed views through the park to the TAFE college (formerly Liverpool Hospital – a significant building, designed by Francis Greenway). The music shell has not been used for a long time.

The new design for Bigge Park is intended to ensure the park functions properly as Liverpool’s central park and is sensitive to the heritage of the precinct.

b.    Has Council called for a public submission on the future of the Music Shell, if not, then Council calls for public submissions for the future of the Music Shell.

There was not strong community feedback during the Building our new City consultation for the retention of the sound shell.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Congratulate staff and in particular Alyson Infanti, Maree Stewart and Lauren Myers for their hard work and support of the event.

2.   Council write to the folk dancing groups Ilinden, Vardar and Izvor for donating their time in performing. Also write to the MC Zack Gulevski for giving up his time for the event.

3.   Congratulate Mayor Ned Mannoun, Councillors Sabrina Mamone, Gus Balloot, Peter Harle and Geoff Shelton for showing their support in attending the event.

4.   Write to the Liverpool Catholic Club and thanking them for their professionalism in catering for the event for all members of the community. 

5.   Council book Sunday 31 July 2016 at 12pm for the next Orthodox interfaith lunch.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Mayor Mannoun

That Council:

1.   Congratulate staff and in particular Alyson Infanti, Maree Stewart and Lauren Myers for their hard work and support of the event.

2.   Council write to the folk dancing groups Ilinden, Vardar and Izvor for donating their time in performing. Also write to the MC Zack Gulevski for giving up his time for the event.

3.   Congratulate Mayor Ned Mannoun, Councillors Sabrina Mamone, Gus Balloot, Peter Harle and Geoff Shelton for showing their support in attending the event.

4.   Write to the Liverpool Catholic Club and thanking them for their professionalism in catering for the event for all members of the community. 

5.   Report to Council on the best way to conduct Interfaith functions in the future.

6.    Write to the local members, Melanie Gibbons and Craig Kelly and Senator Concetta Wells for attending the Interfaith lunch.

7.    Write to David Clarke MLC thanking him for his attendance at the lunch and acknowledging  his speech in Parliament.

8.    Conduct a community survey to evaluate the need to hold Interfaith events and possible alternative solutions.

Amendment                          Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded:Clr Shelton

That Council:

1.   Congratulate staff and in particular Alyson Infanti, Maree Stewart and Lauren Myers for their hard work and support of the event.

2.   Council write to the folk dancing groups Ilinden, Vardar and Izvor for donating their time in performing. Also write to the MC Zack Gulevski for giving up his time for the event.

3.   Congratulate Mayor Ned Mannoun, Councillors Sabrina Mamone, Gus Balloot, Peter Harle and Geoff Shelton for showing their support in attending the event.

4.   Write to the Liverpool Catholic Club and thanking them for their professionalism in catering for the event for all members of the community. 

5.   Report to Council on the best way to conduct Interfaith functions in the future.

6.    Notes with regret the late change to the running order on the day which withdrew the invitation to speak at the event of the Hon. Laurie Ferguson MP Member for Werriwa. Council sincerely apologises to Hon Mr Ferguson for this change. Council notes Hon. Mr Ferguson’s long term support of Liverpool and its residents and all ethnic groups and cultures.

7.    The Mayor on behalf of Council writes to Hon Laurie Ferguson to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

On being put to the meeting the Amendment (moved by Clr Stanley) was declared CARRIED. The Amendment then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That the Council write to the Minister for Local Government lobbying  for a review of the maximum $250 pensioner rate rebate legislated under Section 575 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Congratulate staff for their contribution

2.   Change the name of the annual Charity Ball to its original title "Mayor and Councillors Charity Ball"

3.   The proceeds of the 2016 Ball go to two Charity Organisation in equal portions being;

·    Miracle Babies Foundation

·    Salvation Army

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That:

1.   Council congratulate staff for their contribution.

2.   Council change the name of the annual Charity Ball to its original title "Mayor and Councillors Charity Ball".

3.    The proceeds of the 2016 Charity Ball be shared equally among the following organisations:

·         Miracle Babies

·         Salvation Army

·         including but not limited to the Liverpool ICU Unit

4.    Council set up a Committee of Councillors and call for nominations.

5.    Council provide up to $12,000 to ensure we reach our target of $100,000 for the 2015 Ball.

6.    Council consider putting in place a formal policy for selecting future charities to be supported at the ball and check Council records to ensure no prior commitments have been made to other charities.

7.    Council thank Liverpool Catholic Club for their support of the event.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Attachments

1     CEO Comments for NOM 06, NOM 07, NOM 08, NOM 09, NOM 10, NOM 11, & NOM 12

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Investigate the cost of changing the pick-up cycle for the yellow bin from fortnightly to weekly.

2.   Determine the impact those costs will have to our 'Fit for the Future' studies.

3.   Insure that properties on any newly named streets within the Liverpool LGA, named by the 'Street Naming Committee', have bins and are included in the garbage pick-up cycle including Range Road, Cecil Park

4.   Report back to Council at the next council meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.   Investigate the cost of changing the pick-up cycle for the yellow bin from fortnightly to weekly.

2.   Determine the impact those costs will have to our 'Fit for the Future' studies.

3.   Ensure that properties on any newly named streets within the Liverpool LGA, named by the 'Street Naming Committee' have bins and are included in the garbage pick-up cycle including Range Road, Cecil Park.

4.   Report back to Council at the next council meeting.

5.    Be proactive in advertising and letting the community know about the yellow bin pick ups.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Review the current 'Animal Management' document to introduce and consider a 'Low Kill' Policy

2.   Include details, of healthy pets from Animal Shelters in Liverpool that are ready to be adopted, in the Council Monthly newsletter.

3.   Report back to council at the next Council Meeting on how a 'Low Kill Policy' affects the running of the animal shelters.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That Council:

1.   Review the current 'Animal Management' document to introduce and consider a 'Low Kill' Policy.

2.   Include details, of healthy pets from Animal Shelters in Liverpool that are ready to be adopted, in the Council Monthly newsletter, Council website and Council social media sites.

3.   Report back to council at the next Council Meeting on how a 'Low Kill Policy' affects the running of the animal shelters.

4.    Liaise  with its contractors on how Council can assist with proactively preventing lost animals and report back to Council at the next meeting.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That:

1.   Council complete a tender for only those Cleaning services currently covered by contractors.

2.   Council Review the work which is currently completed by staff cleaners. This review must meaningfully engage with staff and the union with the view to retain the services of the in-house cleaning crew, and identify process and practice to find improvements.

3.   Council recognise the integral role Council's in house cleaners provide in supporting the business as they provide a  time critical best practice work and safety support for all areas of Council's service provision.

4.   A resolution of Council is required before any tender is considered, advertised or put to the market place that would potentially outsource staff positions.

5.   A resolution of Council is required before a tender may be advertised or submitted for cleaning services currently undertaken by in house staff.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That:

1.   Council continue the tender process for only those Cleaning services currently covered by contractors.

2.   Council Review the work which is currently completed by staff cleaners. This review must meaningfully engage with staff and the union with the view to retain the services of the in-house cleaning crew, and identify process and practice to find improvements and take no longer than three months.

3.   Council recognise the integral role Council's in house cleaners provide in supporting the business as they provide a  time critical best practice work and safety support for all areas of Council's service provision.

4.   A resolution of Council is required before any tender is considered, advertised or put to the market place that would potentially outsource staff positions.

5.   A resolution of Council is required before a tender may be advertised or submitted for cleaning services currently undertaken by in house staff.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Provides a report detailing the roles, responsibilities and contact details of the staff who fill roles in Council and Executives Services team including the Mayoral office.

2.   Should the Mayor or Councillors require particular assistance such as secretarial or research support how and to whom should that support be requested?

3.   Puts into place now a process which sees all invitations and correspondence is provided to Councillors as soon as it is received.

4.   All invitations addressed to the Mayor and Councillors is sent to all Councillors as soon as it is received by the Mayoral office.

5.   Provides a report detailing budget versus actual allocations to the following areas. The report should indicate why the allocations were made i.e. staff salaries, entertainment and food, gifts stationery etc:

6.   Provides a comparison with the Mayors’ office in the previous term of Council. If there has been an increase how does this compare to the CPI?

7.   Provides the costs incurred in the renovation of the Mayor’s office and provision of councillors facilities. Was this budgeted for and if not where was the money originally allocated have those items now been completed?

COUNCIL DECISION

This motion was dealt with in conjunction with the Mayoral Minute regarding Councillor Transparency, which starts on page 9 of these minutes.

Attachments

1     Memo to Mayor and Councillors - Amendment to NOM 10 - Council and Executive Services

NOTICE OF MOTION

That:

1.    Council receives a report, by the next Council meeting on the following;

·    How many of the signs referred to above were initially erected at the Carnes Hill Precinct?

·    Who authorised the signs?

·    What was the cost of the signs?

·    Who paid for the signs? (i.e.; was “rate payers” money used to pay for these signs?

·    Did the originally erected signs comply with current Council Policy? (As per NOM-01 2009/0709 and subsequent amendments.)

·    Have there been any complaints regarding the installation of these signs and what were those complaints?

·    Were these signs removed due to community opposition?

·    Have all non-complying signs been removed and if not why not?

2.    Council modifies its existing media Policy to include;

·    In future, the traditional Mayoral Portrait is to be replaced by a Group Photo of all elected Councillors in recognition of their contribution during their term of office.

3.    All future invitations for events from Council be addressed as per the policy; "The Mayor and Councillors of Liverpool City Council" removing the words 'Ned Mannoun' from all invitations.

4.    Personal letters and the Mayoral Column are to be the only exceptions.

5.    The CEO investigates any breaches made due to this policy and reports to Council at the next council meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Mayor Mannoun

That:

1.    Council receives a report, by the next Council meeting on the following;

·    How many of the signs referred to in the Background to the Notice of Motion were initially erected at the Carnes Hill Precinct?

·    Who authorised the signs?

·    What was the cost of the signs?

·    Who paid for the signs? (i.e.; was “rate payers” money used to pay for these signs?

·    Did the originally erected signs comply with current Council Policy? (As per NOM-01 2009/0709 and subsequent amendments.)

·    Have there been any complaints regarding the installation of these signs and what were those complaints?

·    Were these signs removed due to community opposition?

·    Have all non-complying signs been removed and if not why not?

2.    Council modifies its existing Media Policy to include:

“In addition to the traditional Mayoral Portrait a group photo of all elected Councillors of the same prominence be displayed in Council Chambers, in recognition of their contributions during their term of office.”

3.    Council modify its existing Communications Policy to:

“All future invitations for events from Council be addressed as per the policy; ‘The Mayor Ned Mannoun and Councillors of Liverpool City Council’, and if necessary a new group photo of all Councillors.”

4.    Personal letters and the Mayoral Column are to be the only exceptions.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Receives and Notes the comments.

2.   Reports back to council at the next General Council Meeting with the following;

a.   Who authorised the hire of external Private Security Guards and called the Police, dressed in Riot gear, to this event?

b.   When was the decision made to hire Private Security Guards and to call Police, dressed in Riot gear, and on what basis?

c.   If there were safety concerns surrounding the Christian Orthodox Interfaith Lunch, why were these not mentioned in the CEO's report in the July council meeting four days prior to the lunch?

d.   Were any threatening advances made to the Mayor, Councillors or distinguished guests during the Christian Orthodox Interfaith Lunch?

e.   Was the Christian Orthodox community consulted regarding concerns that may have been expressed at the presence of private security guards and Police dressed in riot gear?

f.    What was the total cost of hiring the Private Security Guards and how where these cost funded? i.e.; was Rate Payers money used to pay for this expense?

g.   Why were the “costs of hiring the Private Security Guards" not tabled at the 27^th July Council Meeting four days prior to the Christian Orthodox Lunch as a “Notice of Motion” or an “Amendment to the Notice of Motion” that was raised by Clr Peter Ristevski?

h.   Has this set a precedent for future Liverpool City Council events requiring Private Security Guards and Police attendance and how does that impact on Council financially?

i.    Has council addressed all complaints made from the Christian Orthodox community in relation to the appearance of the Private Security Guards and Police dressed in Riot gear?

3.   The Mayor writes to all community leaders that attended apologising for the over-reaction of hiring the Private Security Guards and calling Police to the event prematurely.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Waller

That these questions be included as a Question With Notice item in the September 2015 Council Agenda with responses to be included.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That:

1.   The matter is investigated under the delegation of the CEO via the Office of Local Government as to whether the Mayor broke any confidential agreements between Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club and Liverpool City Council including any privacy legislation that Councillors are governed under. A report of findings of the investigation to be brought to Council as soon as possible.

2.   All media rights are to be suspended from the Mayor until a full investigation of this matter has taken place and is brought back to Council for determination.

3.   The Mayor writes to the Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club apologising for the premature leak and for any complications the media release may have caused the club and any other agreements or discussions they may have been having with other stakeholders.

4.   Council receives a report outlining any damage caused and options available.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council facilitate a meeting between All Saints Junior Rugby League Football Club and Western Suburbs Magpies Rugby League Club to discuss the use of Council facilities.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    That Council refuse DA-1895/2012 for the following reasons:

i.    The application has not adequately demonstrated compliance with the relevant environmental planning instruments pursuant to s79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

ii.    The application has not adequately demonstrated compliance with the relevant development control plan pursuant to s79C(1)(a)(ii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

iii.   The application has not adequately demonstrated the likely impacts of the development pursuant to s79C(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

iv.  The application has not adequately demonstrated the suitability of the site for the development pursuant to s79C(1)(c) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

v.   The application has not adequately demonstrated that the proposed development is in the public interest pursuant to s79C(1)(e) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

2.          Refers the matter of the unauthorised use of the site as a container depot to Council’s Community Standards Department for enforcement action.

COUNCIL DECISION

That the recommendation be adopted.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Nominate a Councillor to represent Council on the Luddenham Quarry Community Consultative Committee.

2.   Advise Epic Mining of Council’s nominee.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley               Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1.   Council endorse the further motions submitted to the Local Government Conference as shown below:

Motion - Secondary dwellings - Affordable Rental Housing SEPP

“Liverpool City Council calls upon the NSW Government to address the ‘loop hole’ in the legislation to ensure that Councils and Certifiers are required to ensure the retention of off-street car parking for the principal dwelling, when granting consent for a secondary dwelling under SEPP Affordable Rental Housing 2009.” 

Motion – SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 – Granny Flats (Secondary Dwellings)

“Call upon the NSW Government to address the lack of parking requirements for secondary dwellings in the SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.  It is recommended the SEPP requirements for secondary dwellings be amended to require the provision of one additional parking space on the property. 

Should this be unacceptable to the NSW State Government, then it is recommended that Schedule 1 of the SEPP be amended to include criteria relating to street width and dwelling density in the relevant location to address the unsuitability of some areas for granny flats where the streets are narrow and increased on-street parking is not practical.”

2.   Council consider nominating two further voting delegates at the Conference.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Balloot

That Council endorse the further motions submitted to the Local Government Conference as shown below:

Motion - Secondary dwellings - Affordable Rental Housing SEPP

“Liverpool City Council calls upon the NSW Government to address the ‘loop hole’ in the legislation to ensure that Councils and Certifiers are required to ensure the retention of off-street car parking for the principal dwelling, when granting consent for a secondary dwelling under SEPP Affordable Rental Housing 2009.” 

Motion – SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 – Granny Flats (Secondary Dwellings)

“Call upon the NSW Government to address the lack of parking requirements for secondary dwellings in the SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.  It is recommended the SEPP requirements for secondary dwellings be amended to require the provision of one additional parking space on the property. 

Should this be unacceptable to the NSW State Government, then it is recommended that Schedule 1 of the SEPP be amended to include criteria relating to street width and dwelling density in the relevant location to address the unsuitability of some areas for granny flats where the streets are narrow and increased on-street parking is not practical.”

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Attachments

1     Memo to Mayor and Councillors - Amendment to CFO 02 - Local Government NSW Annual Conference

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Note this report;

2.    Amend the clause 4.7.1a) of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy by substituting “six months” for “three months”.

COUNCIL DECISION

This motion was dealt with in conjunction with the Mayoral Minute regarding Councillor Transparency, which starts on page 9 of these minutes.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $2,700 (GST exclusive) under the Sporting Donations Program as summarised in the table below:

2.   Endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $6,638 (GST exclusive) under the Community Donations Program as summarised in the table below:

3.   Endorses the Financial Contributions Panel’s recommendations for the provision of $21,000 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program as summarised in the table below:

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Stanley

That Council:

1.   Endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $2,700 (GST exclusive) under the Sporting Donations Program as summarised in the table below:

2.   Endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $6,638 (GST exclusive) under the Community Donations Program as summarised in the table below:

3.   Allocates the provision of $32,500 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program as summarised in the table below:

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Attachments

1     Memo to Mayor and Councillors - Amendments to DCC 01 - Donations Grants and Sponsorships

2     Memo to Mayor and Councillors - Further amendment to DCC 01 - Donations, Grants and Sponsorships

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Note this report.

2.    Revoke the Use of the No Smoking In Public Places Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Receive and notes these reports.

2.       Adopts the recommendations detailed within this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Note this report;

2.   Adopt the City Development Fund Policy, as attached to this report; and

3.   Provide a copy of the attached policy and the related public notice to the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government within 28 days of the date of this Council resolution.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the contents of this report.

2.   Receives a detailed briefing and a report later in the year following completion of the review of stormwater management practices that is currently underway.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the Draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment 37) and forwards the plan to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment requesting notification (gazettal) of the amendment.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Adopts the draft Social Impact Assessment Policy.

2.    Adopts the draft Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 (Amendment 19), to come into effect upon publication of the required notice in the local newspaper.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes this report

2.   Adopts the draft revised Permit Parking Policy

3.   Includes the draft revised Permit Parking Policy in its communication strategy

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Balloot               Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes this report

2.   Adopts the draft revised Permit Parking Policy

3.   Includes the draft revised Permit Parking Policy in its communication strategy

4.    Investigate and report back to Council on the possibility of providing parking spaces exclusively for businesses.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Refuses the application to rezone land at 1 and 67 Orange Grove Road from RE2 – Private Recreation to R2 – Low Density Residential.

2.    Writes to the proponent, pursuant to Clause 10A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000, to inform them that this proposal is not supported.

3.    Refunds $6000 of the fees paid at the time of lodgement of the rezoning application to the proponent in accordance with Council’s Statement of Revenue Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Attachments

1     Memo to Mayor and Councillors - Amendments to DPG 04 - Recommendation to refuse application for rezoning of 1 and 67 Orange Grove Road, Liverpool

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Notes the proposed amendments to the Protection of the Environment (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 and adopts the following options:

a.   Prohibit the installation of new or replacement solid fuel heaters within residential zones R1, R2, R3 and R4.

b.   That from 1 September 2016 new or replacement solid fuel wood heaters in Zone RU1, RU2, RU4 and R5 must  have:

i.    A minimum efficiency of 60% as tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4012:2014 and

ii.    Emission factor of 1.5g/kg for non-catalytic and 0.8 g/kg for catalytic heaters as tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4013:2014

2.   Responds to the NSW EPA Local Government Wood Smoke Survey accordingly.

3.   Notes that Council officers will also progress amendments to Council’s DCP to reflect these provisions.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

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 2 December 2013 to reflect those changes within the revised IHAP Charter and Procedure.

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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Balloot               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 Hadid

                                               Clr Harle

                                               Clr Karnib

                                               Clr Mamone

                                               Clr Ristevski

                                               Clr Shelton

                                               Clr Waller

Vote against:                        Clr Stanley

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves Council officers to represent Liverpool City Council at the Infor Public Sector Forum.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Stanley

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Approves the following fees to be placed on Public Exhibition:

3D CAD model fees – for all new development proposals in the city centre

*Note:   If a design is amended and a new 3D image is submitted for modeling, Council will arrange a quote. 

If the changes are minor, an hourly rate can be charged.  If the changes are substantial, a new modeling fee may apply.

2.       Receives a further report following the exhibition process which outlines any submissions made/public feedback.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Receives and notes the Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 5 August 2015.

2.       The Minutes identify a number of actions that require Council staff to undertake, none of which will have any financial impact on Council.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce Meeting held on 5 August 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the No Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 4 August 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council

1.   Receives and adopts the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 3 August 2015.

2.   Adopts the amended Heritage Advisory Committee Charter as recommended by the Committee.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 22 July 2015.

2.    Adopts the Local Traffic Committee recommendations as noted in the report below.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Stanley

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 22 July 2015.

2.    Adopts the Local Traffic Committee recommendations as noted in the report below with the following addition:

“That Council send a letter to the RMS regarding pinch points which require addressing near the TAFE College, on Banks Road, Flowerdale Road, Second Avenue, Fifteenth Road, Whitford Road, Hill Road and near Good Shepherd Primary School.”

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the Minutes of the Building our New City Committee Meeting held on 5 August 2015.

2.   Approves renewal of Council’s membership of the Future Cities Collaborative and extends the services provided by Professor Ed Blakely for an additional 12 months.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Economic Development and Events Committee Meeting held on 5 August 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on 9 July 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on Tuesday 4 August 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Planning and Development Meeting held on 5 August 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Please address the following:

In relation to Westfield Liverpool

1. What are the approved trading hours?

A search of Council’s records has identified that a significant number of applications were destroyed in Council’s fire of 2010. While some records were found in respect to some change of use applications, there was no record of any development consent granted, which referenced hours of operation for the complex.

2. Do the stalls that pop up and generally located in the walk ways have DA approval?

There is no record of DA approval for any kiosk or stall.

These stalls are typically referred to as kiosks which may not require development consent if the premises is not for the sale of food and drink, involves skin penetration (i.e. beauty salon) and hair dressing, as well as some other uses as prescribed within the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008. If the kiosk or any shop involves any of these uses, a complying development or development application approval is required.

The fit out of a kiosk may require development consent depending on the nature of the structures used i.e. the placement of furniture such as display tables may not require development consent, whereas barricade structures and counter tops may require development approval.

3. Council was to have discussions with their management to resolve some traffic issues. Did this occur and what was the outcome?

A meeting has been organised for 17 August 2015 to discuss Westfield car park entrances on Bathurst Street.

In relation to food premises inspections required to be undertaken by Council:

1. Are we on track to ensure that all food premises will be inspected this calendar year?

We are track to have all the food premises inspected.

2. In relation to fire safety audits/inspections

Council has employed a full time fire safety officer to work with the consultant to complete the fire safety audit of the 107 properties. There are currently 21 properties that are yet to be inspected and it is expected that the inspections will be completed by the end of the year.

3. Are we up to date in this area?

See response for question 2.

In relation to Construction Certificates, Councillors at a workshop were given a presentation on new measures put in place to increase the number of construction certificates we issue.

Can an update be provided on how that is tracking since that presentation?

For the same period last year 140 more construction certificates were submitted to Council.

Please address the following:

Sometime ago there was plans and public consultation completed for the Casula Parklands (the piece of land in front of the Casula Power House towards Liverpool, there was also funding secured from the State Government for the project.

1. How much was the funding?

The NSW State Government provided $2M in 2008 towards park embellishment works along the Georges River between Casula Powerhouse and Liverpool.

2. Is it still held for this project?

While some funds were expended to develop the master plan, an amount of $1.84M  remains in the reserves for these works.

3. Can a copy of those plans and consultation please be provided?

Please see pages 68, 69, 70, & 71 of these minutes. The plan was updated following the consultation process to incorporate feedback received.

Could Councillors be provided with an update on the following issues:

1. Bellfield College:

Council approved a NOM in August 2012, a copy has been attached to this QWN. In relation to the NOM:

a.    Have all conditions of the NOM been carried out?

b.    Councillors to be provided with all relevant information as per NOM.

2. Continuing fill at 235 Denhamcourt Road, Denhamcourt.

a.      What is the current status of this site especially as it is evident that fill including large boulders are continuing to be brought onto the site despite a previous Council investigation?

A response to these questions will be provided in the September 2015 business papers.

Please address the following:

Since the closure of the bowling club early last year there is nothing close to the CBD of Liverpool that provides spaces for older Liverpool residents for sport and recreation.

What has been planned to replace recreation opportunities for older Liverpool residents given the explosion of residential units currently under construction?

A response to these questions will be provided in the September 2015 business papers.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Approves the acquisition of part Lot 3149 DP 1190525, 130 Flynn Avenue, Middleton Grange, containing an area of approximately 838.8 square metres for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;

2.   Upon settlement of the acquisition, classifies the portion of Lot 3149 DP 1190525, 130 Flynn Avenue, Middleton Grange, being acquired 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 document, under Power of Attorney necessary to give effect to this decision.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Approves the reclassification, rezoning and disposal of Lot 4 DP 1007383, Owl Place, Green Valley, for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;

2.   Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the purchase 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 Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business;

3.   Authorises its delegated officer to execute any document, under Power of Attorney necessary to give effect to this decision; and

4.   Transfers the net proceeds from the sale back into the relevant Section 94 Contribution Plan.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the Minutes of the Key Sites Master Planning Steering Committee Meeting held on 4 August 2015;

2.   Adopts the recommendation put forward in this report; and

3.   Keeps confidential the minutes supplied in this report containing information pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.