MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting
HELD ON 24 February 2016 and reconvened on 14 March 2016
PRESENT:
Mayor Ned Mannoun
Councillor Balloot
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Harle
Councillor Karnib
Councillor Mamone
Councillor Ristevski
Councillor Shelton
Councillor Stanley
Councillor Waller
Mr Carl Wulff, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Gary Grantham, Chief Financial Officer / Director Corporate Services
Ms Toni Averay, Director Planning and Growth
Ms Kiersten Fishburn, Director Community and Culture
Mr Gino Belsito, Director City Presentation
Mr Michael Cullen, Director Economic Development
Mr Raj Autar, Director Infrastructure and Environment
Ms Carole Todd, Director Business Improvement
Mr John Morgan, Director Property and Commercial Development
The meeting commenced at 6.06pm
OPENING 6.06pm
PRAYER The prayer of the Council was read by Minister Bruce Hammonds from Liverpool Presbyterian Church.
APOLOGIES Nil
CONDOLENCES Nil
Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Mamone
That the
minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 3 February 2016 be confirmed as a
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On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Clr Hadchiti declared a pecuniary interest in the following item
Item DEE 04: Outdoor Dining Policy
Reason: Clr Hadchiti’s sister operates a café in the Liverpool CBD.
Clr Hadchiti will leave the Chambers for the duration of the item.
Presentation – items not on agenda
1. Ms Doris Puccio addressed Council on the following matter:
Construction of roundabout at intersection of Kurrajong Road and Old Kurrajong Road.
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle
That a two minute extension of time be given to Ms Doris Puccio.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Representation – items on agenda
1. Mr Yogesh Punja (Fiji High Commissioner) addressed Council on the following item:
Item MAYOR 03: Cyclone Winston in Fiji
2. Mr James Young addressed Council on the following item:
Item DPG 01: ........... Request to reconsider Draft Amendment 31 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Proposal to rezone 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way, Prestons from B6 - Enterprise Corridor to B2 - Local Centre
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Harle
That a two minute extension of time be given to Mr James Young.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
MOTION TO BRING ITEM FORWARD
Mayor Mannoun ruled that Mayoral Minute 03 be moved forward and dealt with now.
3. Mr Gill Sukhpreet addressed Council on the following item:
Item DPG 01: ............. Request to reconsider Draft Amendment 31 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Proposal to rezone 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way, Prestons from B6 - Enterprise Corridor to B2 - Local Centre
4. Mr Bhim Chouham addressed Council on the following item:
Item DPG 01: ............. Request to reconsider Draft Amendment 31 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Proposal to rezone 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way, Prestons from B6 - Enterprise Corridor to B2 - Local Centre
5. Ms Donna Savage from Urban Growth addressed Council on the following item:
Item DPG 01: ............. Request to reconsider Draft Amendment 31 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Proposal to rezone 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way, Prestons from B6 - Enterprise Corridor to B2 - Local Centre
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Harle
That a two minute extension of time be given to Ms Donna Savage.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
6. Mr Peter Leyshon from Leyshon Consulting addressed Council on the following item:
Item DPG 01: ............. Request to reconsider Draft Amendment 31 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Proposal to rezone 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way, Prestons from B6 - Enterprise Corridor to B2 - Local Centre
7. Mr Tony Pratt from Woolworths addressed Council on the following item:
Item DPG 01: ............. Request to reconsider Draft Amendment 31 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Proposal to rezone 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way, Prestons from B6 - Enterprise Corridor to B2 - Local Centre
Clr Waller left the Chambers at 6.47pm.
8. Ms Rebekah Foxe addressed Council on the following items:
Item QWN 01:............. Questions With Notice Clr Ristevski
Item NOM 04:............. Balloon and Flag Advertising
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That a two minute extension of time be given to Ms Rebekah Foxe.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
MOTION OF URGENCY
Clr Ristevski asked that it be dealt with as a matter of urgency and moved the following:
Mayor Mannoun ruled that the motion was not lawful as Council must have a CEO under section 334(1) of the Local Government Act 1993. If the motion was to be moved, Mayor Mannoun advised Clr Ristevski that he would need to nominate an Acting CEO in his motion.
Clr Ristevski then nominated Michael Cullen be temporary CEO.
Michael Cullen declined his nomination.
As an Acting CEO was not nominated and accepted, Mayor Mannoun advised that the motion was unlawful.
Before a ruling was made on whether the motion was considered urgent, Mayor Mannoun advised that the motion would need to be lawful. At that point, the motion was not lawful and Mayor Mannoun asked Clr Ristevski if he would like to nominate another person.
Clr Ristevski nominated Peter Maatouk as Acting CEO.
Mayor Mannoun asked Clr Ristevski to explain why he considered this to be an urgency motion.
Clr Ristevski preferred to give his reason in Confidential Session.
Mayor Mannoun asked why the motion wasn’t included in the Agenda with due notice given so that it could be dealt with in the proper process.
Clr Ristevski advised that he would rather discuss it in Confidential Session.
In accordance with Clauses 16.6 and 16.6.2 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, and Clause 241(3)(a) and (b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Mayor Mannoun ruled that the motion was not urgent and would not be dealt with at this meeting.
Clr Ristevski moved a motion to go into Closed Session.
Mayor Mannoun invited Ms Fiona Macnaught to address Council in relation to Item QWN 01.
Clr Ristevski requested that his motion be dealt with.
Mayor Mannoun ruled that it would not be dealt with as it was not urgent.
Clr Ristevski then moved a Motion of Dissent against the Mayor’s ruling which Clr Waller seconded.
Mayor Mannoun advised that a motion of dissent cannot be moved on the Mayor’s ruling on an urgency motion.
Mayor Mannoun asked Clr Ristevski to leave the Chamber. Clr Ristevski advised that the Mayor does not have the authority to remove him and requested that Council vote on the urgency motion.
Mayor Mannoun asked Clr Ristevski to leave the Chambers.
Mayor Mannoun then called for a recess at 7.11pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 7.11pm
Mayor Mannoun reopened the meeting at 7.36pm.
Mayor Mannoun advised that Clr Ristevski had conducted numerous acts of disorder and asked him to apologise.
Clr Ristevski refused to apologise and was willing to apologise if Mayor Mannoun apologised for what he had called him at the previous Council meeting.
Mayor Mannoun then asked Clr Ristevski to leave the Chambers and asked security to assist in removing Clr Ristevski from the meeting.
Clr Ristevski left the Chamber at 7.40pm.
Clrs Waller, Shelton, Mamone, Stanley, Harle and Karnib left the Chambers at 7.40pm.
Mayor Mannoun advised that as quorum was lost, the meeting would go into 30 minute recess to allow quorum to be restored.
A quorum was not re-established and at 8.33pm Mayor Mannoun advised that the meeting would be adjourned to 14 March 2016 at 6.00pm in the Francis Greenway Centre, Council Chambers.
Mayor Mannoun reconvened the meeting at 6.03pm on Monday, 14 March 2016 with the following people present:
Mayor Ned Mannoun
Councillor Balloot
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Harle
Councillor Karnib
Councillor Mamone
Councillor Ristevski
Councillor Shelton
Councillor Stanley
Mr Carl Wulff, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Gary Grantham, Chief Financial Officer / Director Corporate Services
Ms Toni Averay, Director Planning and Growth
Mr Eddie Jackson, Acting Director Community and Culture
Mr Wayne Carter, Director City Presentation
Mr Michael Cullen, Director Economy and Engagement
Mr Raj Autar, Director Infrastructure and Environment
Ms Carole Todd, Director Business Improvement
Mr John Morgan, Director Property and Commercial Development
PUBLIC FORUM (Continued from page 5 of these minutes)
Representation – items on agenda
1. Ms Fiona Macnaught addressed Council on the following item:
Item QWN 01: .......... Questions With Notice Clr Ristevski
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Balloot
That a two minute extension of time be given to Ms Fiona Macnaught.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
2. Mr Rached Ammoun addressed Council on the following item:
Item QWN 01: .......... Questions With Notice Clr Ristevski
3. Ms Karress Rhodes addressed Council on the following item:
Item CTTE 05: ......... Minutes of the Economic Development and Events Committee meeting held 4 February 2016
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Harle
That a two minute extension of time be given to Ms Karress Rhodes.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
4. Mr Gerard Turrisi addressed Council on the following item:
Item DPG 01: ........... Request to reconsider Draft Amendment 31 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Proposal to rezone 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way, Prestons from B6 - Enterprise Corridor to B2 - Local Centre
Clr Ristevski left the Chambers at 6.21pm.
Clr Ristevski returned to the Chambers at 6.23pm.
5. Mr David Milovanovic addressed Council on the following item:
Item NOM 10:........... Asbestos and Staffing Issues
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That a two minute extension of time be given to Mr David Milovanovic.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 034086.2016
SUBJECT: Traffic Study Southern end of Liverpool
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Instigate a traffic study to assess the impact of approved and forecast developments in the Southern part of Liverpool for the streets and incidental traffic interactions of the streets.
2. Identify a source of funds for the study.
3. Present the results to the June 2016 Council meeting.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council:
1. Ensures that streets listed in the background (included below) of this Notice of Motion are included in the current study being undertaken to ensure that all traffic impacts are taken into account.
2. Bring the traffic report to council when completed.
3. Work with the state government to ensure the traffic study relating to the Intermodal is included in the study.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
BACKGROUND
There have been several high rise developments approved at the southern end of Liverpool which have the potential to increase traffic and cause further issues for CBD traffic. To further press Council case for funding for a grade separation at Hoxton Park road it is vital that we have updated modelling and information about traffic flows around Hoxton Park Road, Macquarie Street, Speed Street, Carey St, Hay St, Olive Street, Mill Road, Charles Street, Nagle Street Shepherd Street, Atkinson St, and River Park Drive and other associated streets in that area. |
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FILE NO: 037054.2016
SUBJECT: Tree Preservation
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. During the current LLEP revision that policy and process with targets are considered to protect trees when developing particularly large parcels of land.
2. Provide Council with a report for the May 2016 Council meeting.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council:
1. During the current LLEP revision that policy and process with targets are considered to protect trees when developing particularly large parcels of land.
2. Provide Council at the appropriate time in the LLEP review, a report as to how (1) can be achieved.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 037074.2016
SUBJECT: Storm Removal Policy (trees on the Nature Strips)
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council development a policy that makes Council the one point of contact for residents when street trees are brought down in storms.
a) Negotiate with our services providers to find a quick and efficient way to provide information to them.
b) Provide a report to Council detailing changes to the policy for the May 2016 Council meeting
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley 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: 038895.2016
SUBJECT: Balloon and Flag Advertising
NOTICE OF MOTION
That:
1. Council develop a formal policy to regulate the advertising via balloon and flag throughout the LGA to be tabled at the next council meeting.
2. All enforcement action against Mr Maatouk cease as it is premature given that there is no balloon advertising policy in place.
3. Council staff advise of which other businesses have been subjected to formal enforcement action besides Mr Maatouk.
4. Council staff advise of the legal costs to date in enforcing action against Mr Maatouk.
5. Council staff advise of the total man hours which have been allocated to enforcement action against Mr Maatouk.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council note the comments of the CEO (included below) with a further confidential report to be brought back to the next Council meeting or the most appropriate time.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS
CEO Comments to each point of the motion are found below:
1. Council develop a formal policy to regulate the advertising via balloon and flag throughout the LGA to be tabled at the next council meeting.
There is no need to develop a policy as the installation of advertising structures (balloons, flags etc) is controlled under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act . A council policy cannot override the Act.
2. All enforcement action against Mr Maatouk cease as it is premature given that there is no balloon advertising policy in place.
Enforcement action was taken for non-compliance with the Environment Planning and Assessment Act as such Council policy is irrelevant (refer to comments above). At any rate the matter is before the courts and both respondents have already indicated that they do not dispute that the Complying Development Certificate is invalid. Therefore making the signage and balloon unauthorised.
3. Council staff advise of which other businesses have been subjected to formal enforcement action besides Mr Maatouk.
There are seven other businesses given notices for similar offences.
4. Council staff advise of the legal costs to date in enforcing action against Mr Maatouk.
$8871.77, however Council is pressing for an order that the respondents pay Council’s legal costs.
5. Council staff advise of the total man hours which have been allocated to enforcement action against Mr Maatouk.
Compliance Officers have spent a total of 3 days.
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FILE NO: 039460.2016
SUBJECT: Maintenance of Nature Strips
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of the Council, to write to the Premier of NSW, the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, and the Minister for Local Government, outlining the issues associated with residents who do not maintain road verges, and seeking a statutory solution through suitable amendments to the Roads Act 1993 and/or the Local Government Act 1993.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Stanley
That Council:
1. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of the Council, to write to the Premier of NSW, the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, and the Minister for Local Government, outlining the issues associated with residents who do not maintain road verges, and seeking a statutory solution through suitable amendments to the Roads Act 1993 and/or the Local Government Act 1993.
2. Submit a motion regarding this matter to the LGNSW Association Conference.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 039486.2016
SUBJECT: Sister City Relationship with Calabria
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Officers will reconnect with our sister city in Calabria to explore opportunities to develop and enhance the cultural relationship between the two cities in ways that are mutually beneficial, include arranging a delegation from Council to attend Calabria
2. Nominate four Councillor to visit the sister city in June.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Mamone Seconded: Clr Ristevski
That:
1. Council officers will reconnect with our sister city in Calabria to explore opportunities to develop and enhance the cultural relationship between the two cities in ways that are mutually beneficial, include arranging a delegation from Council to attend Calabria.
2. Airfare expenses for the Calabria Trip and the Toda trip (approved at the 3 February 2016 Council meeting) are to be paid by the Councillors attending.
3. Any Councillor can nominate themselves to attend if they are willing to cover airfare expenses.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Mayor Mannoun
That this item be deferred until the next Council meeting.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Mamone) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) lapsed.
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Clr Karnib left the Chambers at 7.07pm.
Clr Karnib returned to the Chambers at 7.11pm.
Clr Mamone left the Chambers at 7.20pm.
Clr Mamone returned to the Chambers at 7.25pm.
MOTION TO BRING ITEM FORWARD
Motion Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council:
That item DPG 01 be brought forward and dealt with now.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
ITEM NO: DPG 01
FILE NO: 001723.2016
SUBJECT: Request to reconsider Draft Amendment 31 to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Proposal to rezone 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way, Prestons from B6 - Enterprise Corridor to B2 - Local Centre
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Reaffirms its opposition to the proposed rezoning of 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way from B6 – Enterprise Corridor to B2 – Local Centre, for the reasons outlined in its resolution on the matter adopted at its ordinary meeting of 17 June 2015.
2. Writes to the Minister of Planning pursuant to Section 58(4) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 requesting that the Minister determine that the matter not proceed.
3. Provides a copy of the final planning proposal for the proposed rezoning to the Department of Planning and Environment for their review as requested.
4. Delegates to the CEO the authority to negotiate with the Department of Planning and Environment to amend the proposal as described in this report, should the Minister decide to proceed with the rezoning.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council:
1. Reaffirms its opposition to the proposed rezoning of 1975-1985 Camden Valley Way from B6 – Enterprise Corridor to B2 – Local Centre, for the reasons outlined in its resolution on the matter adopted at its ordinary meeting of 17 June 2015. The decision is based on Council’s Independent consult, Hill PDA and other matters, who in December 2014 undertook a peer review of the proposal and recommended that the planning proposal should be refused as it was contrary to Council’s adopted Retail Hierarchy Strategy. The proposal is not specifically included in any identified State or Regional strategic direction. The proposal is also contrary to the Draft Centres Policy that favours the strengthening and expansion of existing centres to accommodate market demand before creating a new centre or supporting out of centre retailing activity.
2. Writes to the Minister of Planning pursuant to Section 58(4) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 requesting that the Minister determine that the matter not proceed.
3. Provides a copy of the final planning proposal for the proposed rezoning to the Department of Planning and Environment for their review as requested.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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FILE NO: 039489.2016
SUBJECT: Express rail service between Liverpool and City
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council writes to the responsible member of the state government objecting on behalf of Liverpool residents to the proposed increase in OPAL fares which have been described in many quarters as discriminatory, and points out the economic harm as much causes to residents individually and attempts generally to promote Liverpool and its surrounds as a destination of preference for work, lifestyle and recreation.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Stanley
That Council:
1. Writes to the responsible member of the state government objecting on behalf of Liverpool residents to the proposed increase in OPAL fares, as recommended by IPART which have been described in many quarters as discriminatory, and points out the economic harm as much causes to residents individually and attempts generally to promote Liverpool and its surrounds as a destination of preference for work, lifestyle and recreation.
2. Notes the comments of the CEO (included below).
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS
Liverpool is experiencing rapid growth and public transport plays a very important role is this expansion. Residents in the south-west currently endure traffic congestion in peak times on major roads in the area. Enhanced public transport options would encourage more people out of single vehicles journeys and onto public transport.
As an example, using the current Transport for NSW timetable and Opal fare calculator it takes at least 1 hour and 10 minutes to travel from Liverpool to Town Hall at approximately 8am for a cost of $6.46. Bus travel to the city is not a feasible option as this would take 2 or 3 buses and nearly 2 ½ hours. Liverpool residents are not getting decent services or value for money.
The IPART report into OPAL and public transport fares says they want ‘to create a fairer, more efficient and more integrated system for Opal card users.
In summary, the report proposes the following:
to increase fares over the next 3 years by the average annual before inflation of 1.8% for rail, to 3.3% for bus and light rail and 3.5% for ferries. Fares to come into effect on 1 July 2016.
An integrated fare structure for passengers needing to switch between trains, buses, ferries or light rail on the same journey. Instead of being charged twice or more when switching from one mode to another, the fare would be charged based on the distance from origin to final destination, so that most multi-mode passengers would pay 20% to 50% less for each journey.
· To reduce the number of free trips enjoyed by some (users of more than 8 trips per week), so more passengers can access lower fares without further increasing the burden on taxpayers.
· Increasing the off-peak discount on trains from 30% to 40%, meaning lower fares for more than 97% of off-peak rail customers. Currently 56% of all rail journeys are made in off-peak periods. Increasing the discount on off-peak fares would better reflect the lower costs of providing off-peak rail services and promote better use of spare capacity on the rail network.
· Changing fare bands so that they are based on the straight-line distance from origin to destination for all modes, removing the anomaly that while bus and ferry passengers currently pay for distance travelled based on a straight line, train passengers pay according to track distance. This would lead to significant savings for some rail passengers.
· Increasing the per kilometre rate so that fares for longer distance journeys would increase relative to those for shorter distance journeys. This would affect those travelling longer distances (bus fares more than 15km, and rail fare more than 65km), but IPART says long distance fares would still be lower than in 2009.
· Setting the Gold Opal Card (pensioners or war widow card holders) cap at 40% of the concession fare ($3.60) in place of the current daily cap of $2.50, this has not increased since 2005. Seniors without a Pensioner or War Widow/ers Card would have an Opal Concession Card ($9 daily cap) rather than a Gold Opal Card.
· Increasing the daily cap from $15 (Monday to Saturday) to $18 Monday to Friday, with the proposed lower $7.20 daily cap to apply on Saturdays and Sundays.
· Pricing paper tickets at 40% more than Opal fares to reflect the costs involving two ticketing systems. |
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FILE NO: 039527.2016
SUBJECT: ANZAC Day Commemorations 2016-2018
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council liaises with stakeholders with a view toward identifying any linkages and themes which might be emphasized to connect and perhaps unify the next three ANZAC day commemorations, having regard to their historical significance, and further Council looks into identifying how it can contribute to as much.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Mamone
That council notes the comments of the CEO (included below).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFICER COMMENTS
The ANZAC 2015 commemoration was extremely successful with very positive responses from the community and from many stakeholders including the Australian War Memorial, the RSL and the military communities in Liverpool.
Annually, Council will continue to support financially and logistically the ANZAC Day Dawn Service held in Bigge Park. This is a moving and significant commemoration that is increasingly attended by our local community.
The Library and Museum have a range of exhibitions and activities proposed over the next few years to commemorate one hundred years of World War 1. These include:
· Interactive talks by a re-enactment group on the equipment the soldiers had.
· Performance by Jim Hayes, readings from letters, diaries etc.
· Sydney Living Museums 'Gallipoli' exhibition - basically descendants stories, effects on families etc.
· Photographic display of Liverpool during the war with an emphasis on the home front.
We will also look for other opportunities to draw attention to the many stories and experiences of World War 1. In particular, the story of our nurses remains extremely relevant and has not been explored in the depth of the stories of the soldiers.
The next most significant date that council should seriously consider commemorating is of course the hundred anniversary of Armistice Day in 2018. The Producer of those events and activities has proposed a range of possible commemorations that could be considered, including:
· The staging of small, intimate programs and events for WWI commemorations at historically significant/heritage sites.
o Storytelling Outdoor performances, eg. A re-staging of Last Post performance that Busby Public School students presented at the Home Front event at CPAC in 2015, or Through These Lines performance at Anzac Day event.
o The finale to the ANZAC Day 2015 event which got washed out – horses in full dress, students from Amity College (Turkish) and the Last Post on the bugle.
· Public displays
o Paste-ups on walls throughout CBD – portraits and stories of local soldiers.
o Large-scale mural on the wall of John Edmondson Memorial Club, the side wall facing Moore St
o Re-staging of Anzac Projections for seven days, in the same location
o Street banners
· Large-scale Armistice Day event
A budget of approximately $120,000 would be required to deliver all of the above. It would also require a dedicated contract position as was done for the 2015 commemorations. Funding would need to be allocated in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 budgets; as these budgets are developed these ideas will be further considered internally and then provided to Councillors for consideration. |
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FILE NO: 039577.2016
SUBJECT: Liverpool LGA events calendar
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council investigates the feasibility of creating and promoting a space, presumably electronic, for the listing of events in the Liverpool LGA area whether they be council events, council sponsored events, or simply events taking place in the Liverpool LGA area.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Stanley
That Council notes the comments of the CEO (included below).
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMENTS
Council will review current practices and opportunities for a city wide calendar of events and provide a report back to Council in April 2016. |
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Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 7.46pm.
Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 7.48pm.
FILE NO: 039656.2016
SUBJECT: Asbestos and Staffing Issues
NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council receive a verbal update relating to the ongoing asbestos issue.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Mamone
1. That Council as a matter of urgency conducts soil tests on the land owned by Council surrounding the Club as well as the Club’s vacant land adjoining the Council land where asbestos has been found and contaminated.
2. That Councillors be advised as a matter of urgency what programs have been put into place to test and monitor rate payers and the Serbian Club staff.
3. That Council donate $5,000 to the Serbian Saint Sava festival to be held at the Serbian Club at Hoxton Park next month to assist the Club with additional advertising.
4. That Council move into Closed Session at the end of the Council meeting to receive a full update from the CEO.
Amendment: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
1. That Council as a matter of urgency conducts soil tests on the land owned by Council surrounding the Club.
2. That Councillors be advised as a matter of urgency what programs have been put into place to test and monitor rate payers and the Serbian Club staff.
3. That Council donate $5,000 to the Serbian Saint Sava festival to be held at the Serbian Club at Hoxton Park next month to assist the Club with additional advertising.
4. That Council move into Closed Session at the end of the Council meeting to receive a full update from the CEO.
5. That Council receives a report regarding illegal dumping and asbestos in the LGA.
6. That Council receive a verbal update relating to the ongoing asbestos issue.
On being put to the meeting the Amendment (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared LOST.
The motion (moved by Clr Ristevski) was then voted on and on being put to the meeting was declared LOST.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared LOST.
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Mayor Mannoun called a recess of Council at 7.56pm.
Mayor Mannoun reopened the meeting at 8.21pm.
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Chief Executive Officer Report
FILE NO: 008207.2016
SUBJECT: Corporate Sponsorships
RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the Financial Contributions Panel’s recommendations for the provision of $11,150 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program as summarised in the table below. If the recommended amount of $11,150 is endorsed, the remaining balance will be $NIL.
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council
1. Approves the provision of $16,150 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program as summarised in the table below. If the recommended amount of $16,150 is endorsed, the remaining balance will be $NIL.
2. Discuss with the Australian Turf Club their plans for the Chipping Norton Stakes.
3. Remove the program criteria that requires an event to be in the City Centre.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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FILE NO: 029400.2016
SUBJECT: Investment Report January 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Stanley
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 032579.2016
SUBJECT: Appointment of External Auditors
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Note the provisions under the Local Government Act 1993.
2. Approves appointment of the Audit Office of NSW to perform the audit of Council’s 2015/16 and forward year’s financial statements.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 033907.2016
SUBJECT: Budget Review - December 2015
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the report;
2. Approves the identified budget variations in accordance with this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Stanley
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the report;
2. Approves the identified budget variations in accordance with this report.
3. Staff prepare a report to come back to the next Council meeting on the budget allocation for the 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years for the Council Media, Communications and Research department. The report to exclude allocations to CPAC and to include staff salaries.
Amendment: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the report;
2. Approves the identified budget variations in accordance with this report.
3. The following report come back to a budget session for Councillors consideration:
The budget allocation for the 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years for the Council Media, Communications and Research department. The report to exclude allocations to CPAC and to include staff salaries.
On being put to the meeting the Amendment (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared CARRIED and the motion (moved by Clr Ristevski) lapsed. |
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FILE NO: 013109.2016
SUBJECT: Midnight Basketball Report at end of Contract between Council and Midnight Basketball Australia
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and notes this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That:
1. Council receives and notes this report
2. Council staff be thanked for their hard work on the program, especially Derek Tweed.
3. Councillors express their support for this program to continue in the next two years.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 029645.2016
SUBJECT: Combatting Childhood Obesity with Sport - Updated Report
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Mamone
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 030401.2016
SUBJECT: Jobskills Workshops for Baby Boomers
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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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.
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FILE NO: 031327.2016
SUBJECT: Homelessness and Employment
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Mamone 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: 039023.2016
SUBJECT: Outgoing Corporate Sponsorship Policy
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Note this report;
2. Adopt the Outgoing Corporate Sponsorship Policy (including Guidelines and Form), for introduction from 1 July 2016, 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.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council:
1. Note this report
2. Adopt the Outgoing Corporate Sponsorship Policy (including Guidelines and Form), for introduction from 1 July 2016, as attached to this report with the following changes:
· Remove point 4.2e) of the Policy, which states:
“Activates the city centre, particularly on weekends and evenings”
· The application form be amended so that submissions be made through a generic email address.
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.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 011737.2016
SUBJECT: Youth Unemployment in Liverpool
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note 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: 027455.2016
SUBJECT: Visiting International Delegations Policy
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts the attached proposed visiting delegations policy.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Stanley
That Council adopts the attached proposed visiting delegations policy with the following amendments:
· Add the following sentence to clause 4.2.4 of the Policy, “The CEO will ordinarily consult with Councillors when making a determination under this policy.” So that the clause reads:
“Council, through the CEO’s office will assess the request with respect to the benefits to Liverpool Council or the Liverpool area, including protocol checks with the Commonwealth and NSW Governments. The CEO will ordinarily consult with Councillors when making a determination under this policy.”
· Add the following words to clause 4.3.1 of the Policy, “Subject to the terms of this policy.” So that the clause reads:
“Subject to the terms of this policy, the CEO will approve or decline a request from a visiting delegation.”
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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Clr Hadchiti left the Chambers at 8.53pm.
FILE NO: 028815.2016
SUBJECT: Outdoor Dining Policy
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Note this report
2. Adopt the Outdoor Dining 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.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 8.54pm.
FILE NO: 003187.2016
SUBJECT: Enforcement Policy Report
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approves the attached reviewed Enforcement Policy.
2. Revokes the Penalty Infringement Notice Policy.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley 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: 031645.2016
SUBJECT: Development Engineering Bonds Policy
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Notes this report.
2. Adopts the Development Engineering Bonds Policy attached to this report
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Mamone
That Council:
1. Notes this report.
2. Adopts the Development Engineering Bonds Policy attached to this report.
3. Ensure that the bond must be returned to the entity who lodged the bond.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 024235.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 20 January 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and adopts the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 20 January 2016.
2. Adopts the Local Traffic Committee recommendations as noted in the report below.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 20 January 2016.
2. Adopts the Local Traffic Committee recommendations as noted in the report with the following amendment:
· Point 1 of the recommendation for Item 5, of the LTC Minutes be amended to state:
“The Committee defers the decision to install interim rubber cushions along the existing east-west section of Bird Walton Avenue, Middleton Grange for further discussion at the next Liverpool Traffic Committee meeting.”
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 031695.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held 2 February, 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on 2 February, 2016.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Mamone Seconded: Clr Stanley
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 035373.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of Building Our New City Committee meeting held 4 February 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Building our New City Committee Meeting held on 4 February 2016.
2. Notes that a report identifying options for the development of an activation program in the Mall will be provided to a future Building Our New City Committee meeting.
3. Notes that a short paper on the City Development Fund boundaries will be provided to a future Building Our New City Committee meeting for consideration.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Mamone Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 038575.2016
SUBJECT: Planning and Development Committee Minutes of 4 February 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and adopts the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on 4 February 2016.
2. Adopts the Committee’s recommendations.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Balloot Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 039153.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Economic Development and Events Committee meeting held 4 February 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council: 1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Economic Development and Events Committee held on 4 February 2016.
2. Considers funding implementation of the Liverpool Destination Management Plan in its forward budget program.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That:
1. Council adopt the minutes and refer back to future Economic Development and Events Committee, all motions and decisions made on the Destination Management Plan as presented on the 4th of February.
2. The Community is given the opportunity to present its own Destination Management Plan additions and adjustments for consideration at an accreditation level above that proposed by this Destination Management Plan.
3. Council support collaboration and form related partnerships between Liverpool public and private sectors and Community Groups to advance specific agendas that may further establish new tourism opportunities for Liverpool.
4. Council promote broad and inclusive Community consultation as an integral component of the Destination Management process that will ensure the support of, the local economy, community values and local employment and business opportunities for Liverpool.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 037678.2016
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Ristevski
Please address the following:
Kurrajong Road Opening Community BBQ
1. Why were halal sausages cooked before the pork sausages?
The standard order for Council BBQ events has always been beef sausages and vegetable patties (therefore providing one meat and one vegetarian option). Following the Council resolution of 26 August 2015 regarding the serving of pork, the addition of pork sausages was made to the standard order. To ensure that pork was available to anyone who requested it, they were held aside to be cooked on request. As the event was such a success, all sausages and patties of all varieties were cooked and consumed.
2. Why were so many halal sausages ordered and so little pork sausages ordered?
The ratio of sausage and pattie ordering was determined by a number of factors:
· To keep costs as low as possible while still providing a quality product, especially as this was a free event (beef sausages are cheaper than pork); · The fact that we have never previously had a request for a pork sausage at a free BBQ indicating that pork eaters will also eat beef (and therefore again, keeping our costs to the ratepayer lower); and · The population demographics of the surrounding area with high community populations of Arabic and Indian families making beef and vegetarian options preferable.
3. Who made this request? We're any Councillors involved in this decision making?
This decision was made by staff. No Councillors were involved in the decision.
4. How many pork sausages were ordered and how many halal sausages were ordered?
In total food for 1,000 serves was ordered. This was 300 vegetarian patties, 650 beef halal sausages and 50 pork sausages. This was considered to be an appropriate approach considering the community.
5. How many halal sausages were left over and how many pork sausages were left over?
All sausages were happily and gratefully consumed by members of the public.
6. Why did the CEO refuse to answer the above questions to community concerns via a Councillor request?
No adverse comments or complaints were received on the day of the event regarding the availability of pork sausages. Following the event, no comments have been received from the public – other than overall praise for a great event. The purchasing of pork sausages was done in line with best practice regarding value for ratepayers and to meet the Council resolution of 26 August 2015.
The content of the original email received concerning this matter was the reason that the CEO determined that it did not require a response. |
FILE NO: 045951.2016
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Stanley
Please address the following:
Kurrajong Road, Prestons
1.
Can I be advised when the last traffic management study was done for
Kurrajong Road? 2. Since the expending of the link between Prestons and Carnes Hill the traffic has increased the right hand turn to Cowpasture Road, there is concerning traffic behaviour due to frustration at the right turn from Kurrajong Road to the Carnes Hill Shopping Centre. Also the intersection at the roundabout at Kurrajong Road and San Merino Drive is causing traffic to back up in both directions.
3. Are there future plans to address this?
4. I believe there are several properties listed as local heritage value in the current LLEP can I be advised how many?
5. What does Council do or can it do to retain these properties for the future?
6. Is there any legal requirement for these properties to be retained for the future?
7. When will an review be done of heritage properties in Liverpool and when will that report be presented to Council?
This Question With Notice (QWN) was submitted by the QWN deadline but was inadvertently omitted from the Council meeting Agenda. A response to these questions will be included in the 30 March 2016 business papers. |
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FILE NO: 031699.2016
SUBJECT: Proposed acquisition of an easement for drainage purposes over Lots 119-122 DP 15226, 19-25 Riverview Road, Pleasure Point
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approves the acquisition of an easement for drainage purposes over Lots 119-122 DP 15226, 19-25 Riverview Road, Pleasure Point, on the terms outlined in the confidential report;
2. Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the compensation amount payable 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; and
3. Authorises the relevant documentation necessary for the formalization of the easements to be signed under Power of Attorney, by Council's delegated officer.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: CONF 02
FILE NO: 032164.2016
SUBJECT: Key Sites Master Planning Steering Committee Minutes from Meeting held 2 February 2016
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Key Sites Master Planning Steering Committee Meeting held on 2 February 2016;
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.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: CONF 03
FILE NO: 037752.2016
SUBJECT: Tender ST2493 - Georges River Boardwalk and Pedestrian/Cycleway Bridge Design and Project Management
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Accepts the Tender from BG&E Pty Limited for Tender ST2493 Georges River – Boardwalk and Bridge Design at the GST exclusive price of $450,104.97.
2. Makes public its decision regarding Tender ST2493 Georges River – Boardwalk and Bridge Design.
3. Notes that the Director Infrastructure and Environment will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following publication of draft Minutes on Council website for the tender, giving it contractual effect, in accordance with delegated authority.
4. Keeps confidential the details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Shelton
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 Mamone Clr Ristevski Clr Shelton
Vote against: Clr Karnib Clr Stanley |
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FILE NO: 039751.2016
SUBJECT: ST2497– Provision of Stray Animal Pound and Emergency Capture Patrol
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Declines to accept the Tender for Tender ST2497 Provision of Stray Animal Pound and Emergency Capture Patrol.
2. In accordance with Section 178, Clause 3(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, enter into negotiations with Transpet Australia Pty Ltd regarding the schedule of rates.
3. Keeps confidential the details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i)of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Mamone
That Council defers this report to enable further discussions between Council officers and the current operator.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
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Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 9.20pm.
Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 9.23pm.
Clr Mamone left the Chambers at 9.36pm.
Clr Mamone returned to the Chambers at 9.45pm.
Clr Stanley left the Chambers at 9.45pm.
Clr Stanley returned to the Chambers at 9.49pm.
Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 9.54pm.
SUBJECT: Asbestos Issue |
That Council move into Closed Session in accordance with Section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993 to discuss the asbestos issue and also have a discussion in Open Session prior to going into Closed Session.
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Mayor Mannoun requested that the CEO’s comments made in Open Session be transcribed and included in the Minutes of this meeting. This is provided below:
Chief Executive Officer Update on Asbestos Issue
“Thanks Mr Mayor. There are a number of issues I can bring Council an update on.
Enforceable Undertaking I did mention last time that we are in the process of preparing an undertaking with the EPA. That’s a formal document about how we are going to remediate the sites that have been identified. That document is getting close to completion now and we would expect that it would be with EPA for their consideration and determination by the end of this week. That’s the document that is put together following the audit process we did last year and subsequently the EPA’s indication that they were fundamentally okay with most of the suggested ways that we had intended to remediate the identified sites.
Western Depot – Devonshire Road, Kemps Creek You are aware that Council adopted a tender at the last Council meeting for the removal of that material plus other sites such as 12th Avenue, that we are in the process of doing final contract negotiations with the relevant contractor. We thought that it would start this week but there are a couple of small issues that needs to be resolved with the contractual negotiations. We would expect that the work will start within the next couple of weeks.
Sligar Avenue – Heathcote Road, Hammondville If you have been past Sligar Avenue, that’s been fenced off for quite some time. We are capping that site with a concrete path and that work is well under way and we expect that work will be completed and that site would be remediated by end of this month.
Stante Reserve – Hall Circuit, Middleton Grange Stante Reserve which has been a significant matter of discussion tonight, that material has been removed. It’s been cleared by hygienist and air monitoring has indicated no air borne material at that location and that information is being provided to the Serbian Club.
Stroud Park Stroud Park was an issue where there was a few small stock piles of illegally dumped material in the park. That caused some issues in terms of not being able to slash the park. So that’s now been done by specialised contractor. The illegal stock piles of dumped waste will be removed and we would expect going forward that Stroud Park would get clearance from hygienists and then fall back into normal routine for grass maintenance and mowing purposes.
Rickard Road and Newbridge Road Rickard Road and Newbridge road - we’ve lumped them into two different locations. They are actually amalgam of different lots. They are called parks but they are actually consequence of the Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Scheme. Houses were demolished many years ago. It would appear that the demolition methodologies were not the greatest. There has been some asbestos material on the ground there. That also led to an issue where we could not mow because of asbestos on there. The grass has been cut mechanically, the material with the grass has been raked and disposed of as it was asbestos waste. The surface again will be checked by hygienists and subject to getting a clearance from the hygienist that area will go back into the maintenance program and available for our staff to mow.
Casula High School We’ve done some testing there and the testing has shown that there is some asbestos material on the fill that we put in there. It’s also shown that there was asbestos material on the site, prior to us putting the fill there. It is likely a consequence of demolition work by the school in the past. So we are at the moment, negotiating and discussing with the EPA the most appropriate remediation activities that we should undertake on that site.
BMX Track at Powell Park and the Liverpool Radio Rallycross Car Club at Iraking Avenue, Moorebank Two issues have come up which I believe I’ve sent emails to all Councillors to alert them to. There’s been facebook information out there, so it’s not private and unknown but the BMX Track at Powell Park and the Liverpool Radio Rallycross Car Club at Iraking Avenue, Moorebank, both of those sites are Council land but they are leased by the two groups. Asbestos is being found in both those sites. The sites are being secured and no longer in use. A little bit more complicated by the standard site because we are having to negotiate with the EPA as we are the land owner about the remediation, but also to discuss with the lessee as they are the group that imported the material that’s now - has been tested and seen to be contaminated. There will be a bit of work with negotiation with the lessees and EPA on what the most appropriate remediation approach is for that.
There’s also a site adjacent to Brickmakers Creek at Durrant Oval. There is an old deposit of asbestos, looks like it’s an old deposit of contaminated waste. We are finding these sites because we are physically going out looking for locations and double checking to see what's around. Again this is a site where we will discuss with the EPA, it’s illegal dumping activity once again. But as the land owner, we have the responsibility to discuss with EPA the most appropriate remediation, likely removal and subsequent testing and air monitoring as part of that process.
Waste Management System I have indicated that the last exercise is well underway and we might have a first draft for that sometime in July/August this year. That’s a document that we have discussed with EPA and are indicating to the EPA that we will be prepared to make that available to other Councils. There are no other Councils that have a waste management system that complies with the PO&E Act. So this would be ground breaking exercise for the Council and also has indicated that we would likely become a reference site for other Councils in the State on how to deal with the asbestos issue and what management systems you need to deal with those things.
So I think that’s pretty much we are at with remediation on the site and progress with EPA.” |
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
Ask the USU to consider asking all Councils, in particular Wollongong Council, if they have tested their staff for exposure to asbestos.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared LOST.
Division called:
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti
Vote against: Clr Harle Clr Karnib Clr Mamone Clr Ristevski Clr Shelton Clr Stanley |
Council moved into Closed Session at 10.04pm. Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid and Clr Karnib were not in the Chambers when the meeting went into Closed Session.
Clr Karnib returned to the Chambers at 10.06pm.
Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 10.08pm.
Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 10.08pm.
Mayor Mannoun left the Chambers at 10.09pm, the Deputy Mayor, Clr Hadchiti took the Chair.
Mayor Mannoun returned to the Chambers at 10.11pm.
Clr Mamone left the Chambers at 10.18pm.
Clr Mamone returned to the Chambers at 10.21pm.
Council moved back into Open Session at 10.25pm.
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council receive and note the information.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 10.26pm.
<Signature>
Name: Ned Mannoun
Title: Mayor
Date: 30 March 2016
I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 24 February 2016. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.