That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 25 May 2016 be confirmed as a true
record of that meeting.

motion

That Council:

1.    Congratulate The Street University for the work they do with Liverpool’s youth in assisting them to pursuing opportunities to create positive outcomes in a safe and harmonious environment.

2.    Provide a $5000 grant towards staging the 2016 ‘Battle Of The Year’ Australian heat at The Street University in Liverpool.  

3.    Encourages local youth and residents to participate and attend the ‘Battle Of The Year’ event at The Street University Liverpool.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved:  Clr Hadchiti  

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Congratulate the “Night Under The Stars” Committee and the work they do to help the homeless in the Liverpool-Fairfield LGAs.

2.   Provide a $2000 grant towards the 2016 “Night Under the Stars” project.

3.   Encourage residents, business owners and staff to participate in the Sleepout.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved:  Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Writes to the Liverpool SES Unit and Sydney Southern Region Command thanking them for the long hours they contributed to preserving lives, protecting property and keeping Council well informed of the conditions and necessary precautions and action to be taken.

2.   Staff be acknowledged for their quick reaction to the storms and the swift implementation of emergency procedures and cooperation with the SES.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved:  Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION OF RESCISSION

That Council rescinds the resolution relating to NOM 03 and Western Sydney Women from the Council Meeting 27 April 2016, as shown below:

“That Council:

1.    Notes that:

a.   late last year a Women’s Forum was adopted by Council in order to formulate some synergies between public and private enterprises with the focus of empowering and supporting women at a Local Government level.

b.   that this forum was postponed for the first half of 2016 as the date set clashed with Parliamentary sitting dates and questions around amalgamations.

c.   the new date for the Women’s Forum has now been scheduled for June and invitations are being sent out

2.    Advertises on its website and Facebook page that it will be holding a Women’s Forum with its new scheduled date.

3.    Invites Ms Amanda Rose or a representative of Western Sydney Women, and members of NSW ALGWA to the forum and liaise with Ms Amanda Rose and Western Sydney Women to address the forum.

4.    Create a bio flyer of all the Women Councillors in the history of Liverpool and send to all ratepayers prior to the event.”

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That the Rescission Motion be adopted.

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

Note: This therefore meant that the Council Resolution in relation to NOM 03 from the Council meeting held on 27 April 2016 was rescinded.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council invites comment from Fairfield City Council and otherwise investigates the establishment of a roundtable taskforce consisting of one third government representation, one third community representation and one third business representation, or something similar, charged with the responsibility of considering ways in which assistance can be given to the resettlement of the additional Syrian refugee intake and to make recommendations accordingly.  

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

That Council:

1.      Invites comment from Fairfield City Council and otherwise investigates the establishment of a roundtable taskforce consisting of one third government representation, one third community representation and one third business representation, or something similar, charged with the responsibility of considering ways in which assistance can be given to the resettlement of the additional Syrian refugee intake and to make recommendations accordingly. Further, Council receives and notes the comments (to the Notice of Motion) of the CEO (as published below).

2.      Liaises with WSROC in relation to the implementation of this motion.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Write to the Daily Telegraph and 2GB correcting them that this Mayor HAS NOT stepped aside as Mayor, as they have reported, as he is still presiding over Citizenship and Council meetings.

2.   Release a media statement that the Council's new Carnes Hill Library and Leisure Centre development was not solely the work of a particular Councillor. The same media statement should give credit to our relevant Council staff and thank them for the contribution they have made to this project. 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves DA-1271/2015 subject to the recommended conditions of consent attached to the Council officer’s IHAP report (Attachment 2).

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller                               

Vote against:                         Clr Karnib

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Refuse Development Application DA-820/2015 for the following reasons:

·    The proposed development is considered unsatisfactory having regard to the provisions of s.79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 in that the subject site does not meet the minimum building street frontage required for a Residential Flat Building as specified by Clause 7.14(2)(c) of Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 and the applicant has not submitted a Clause 4.6 Variation to address the non-compliance.

·    The proposed development is considered unsatisfactory having regard to the provisions of s.79C(1)(a)(iii) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 in that the proposal does not satisfy the provisions of Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 in terms of minimum lot width, driveway access, parking, vehicle manoeuvring and garbage collection.

·    The proposed development is considered unsatisfactory having regard to the provisions of s.79C(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 in that the proposed development is likely to result in adverse privacy impacts to adjoining residential properties.

·    The proposed development is considered unsatisfactory having regard to the provisions of s.79C(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment in that the proposed development is likely to result in overshadowing and privacy impacts to the adjoining residential property to the south being No.19 Frangipane Avenue.

·    The proposed development is considered unsatisfactory having regard to the provisions of s.79C(1)(c) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment in that the size, shape and location of the site is inappropriate for a development of the scale proposed.

·    The proposed development is considered unsatisfactory having regard to the provisions of s.79C(1)(e) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment in that the proposed development is not considered to be in the public interest as evidenced by the matters raised in the public submissions received in response to the notification of the proposal.

Clr Balloot left the Chambers at 7.24pm.

Clr Balloot returned to the Chambers at 7.26pm.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Waller

That:

1.    The recommendation be adopted.

2.    Officers undertake a review of zoning in this location and bring a report back to Council. 

Foreshadowed Motion:       Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

1.    That the item be deferred.

2.    Allow Council officers and the applicant to reconsider the proposal in relation to the non-compliances.

3.    That Council staff investigate the issues of objection raised at the Council meeting by the speakers from the gallery.

4.    That Council note there seems to be an overdevelopment of the site.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Harle) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) lapsed.

Vote for:                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton 

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                         Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

RECOMMENDATION

That Council refuse Development Application DA-1251/2015 for the use and fitout of a shed for a rural industry (servicing of agricultural machinery).

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Balloot               Seconded: Clr Harle

That the item be deferred and be reported back to the next Council meeting.

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

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                         Clr Ristevski

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the Financial Contributions Panel’s recommendations for the provision of $23,000 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program as summarised in the table below. If the recommended amount of $23,000 is endorsed, the Corporate Sponsorship budget will be in deficit $98,473.04. This deficit will be adjusted at the Quarterly Budget Review.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receive and note this report.

2.    Amend the Code of Meeting Practice by adding the following subclauses at the end of clause 18.4:

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 the Councillors before coming to a decision. These types of matters would be better placed on the agenda, with the usual period of notice being given to the Councillors.

18.6   Mayoral minutes must adhere to the Office of Local Government Practice Note16 dated August 2009.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council receive and note this report.

Foreshadowed Motion:       Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Waller

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That the information be received and noted.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Waller

That:

1.    The recommendation be adopted.

2.    Council note Clr Karnib did not make representations to attend the Local Government NSW Conference in October 2015 and that the date was incorrectly sited in the business papers as October 2016.

Foreshadowed Motion:       Moved: Clr Balloot               Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That:

1.    Council staff investigate whether the cost of $4,368 can be recouped.

2.    A policy be developed to ensure that expenses costed to Council for non-attendance (where they are unable to prove unforeseeable mitigating circumstances such as sickness, or other unavoidable circumstances) by Councillors at conferences to be recouped from the Councillor.

3.    Council note Clr Karnib did not make representations to attend the Local Government NSW Conference in October 2015 and that the date was incorrectly sited in the business papers as October 2016.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Shelton) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Balloot) lapsed.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Approve the following changes to the Council meeting cycle for September – November 2016:

·      No Council meeting to be held in September 2016

·      Council meeting currently scheduled for 26 October 2016, be changed to Wednesday 12 October 2016

·      Council meeting currently scheduled for 30 November 2016, be changed to Wednesday 23 November 2016.

2.    Places appropriate notices in the local newspaper and on Council’s social media advising the community of the change of meeting dates.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Waller

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receive and note this report.

2.    Adopt the proposed amendment to clause 4.21 of the Media Representation Policy.

3.    Reject the proposed amendments to clauses 4.4 and 4.5 of the Media Representation Policy.

4.    Adopt the following amendment as clause 4.22 of the Media Representation Policy (renumbering subsequent clauses):

Local government election period and the media

4.22   Prior to Council elections for the period as stated in Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy (section 4.5.1 (d), Council will refrain from:

a)    Publishing any Mayoral or Councillor columns and/ or messages in local newspapers or in electronic media;

b)    Publishing any media statements by the Mayor and/ or Councillors without the advice and consent of the Chief Executive Officer.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

The report be received and noted.

Foreshadowed Motion:       Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That Council receive and note this report with the following changes:

Clause 4.20: In future, in place of the traditional Mayoral portrait, a group photo of all Councillors including the Mayor, be displayed in the foyer of the Council Chambers in recognition of their contribution during their term of office.

Foreshadowed Motion:       Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Waller

That Council:

1.    Receive and note this report.

2.    Adopt the proposed amendment to clause 4.21 of the Media Representation Policy.

3.    Adopt the following amendment as clause 4.22 of the Media Representation Policy (renumbering subsequent clauses):

Local government election period and the media

4.22   Prior to Council elections for the period as stated in Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy (section 4.5.1 (d), Council will refrain from:

a)    Publishing any Mayoral or Councillor columns and / or messages in local newspapers or in electronic media;

b)    Publishing any media statements by the Mayor and / or Councillors without the advice and consent of the Chief Executive Officer.

4.    Make the following changes to the policy:

Clause 4.20: In future, in place of the traditional Mayoral portrait, a group photo of all Councillors including the Mayor, be displayed in the foyer of the Council Chambers in recognition of their contribution during their term of office.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note the report of staff concerning the contractual conditions of senior staff.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

The Chairperson (Clr Hadchiti) called a recess of Council at 8.22pm.

The Chairperson reopened the meeting at 8.37pm.

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Balloot               Seconded: Clr Waller

That item DPG 03 Shepherd Street Precinct Planning Proposal, be brought forward and dealt with now.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Endorses in principle the modified planning proposal for 20-33 Shepherd Street, Liverpool for increased density on the existing R4 site;

2.    Delegates to the A/CEO the authority to finalise the planning proposal and submit to DPE for Gateway approval, subject to submission of the following:

a)   An urban design analysis;

b)   A transport and mobility study; and

c)   A comprehensive social impact assessment.

3.    Notes that the A/CEO will finalise negotiations regarding the proposed voluntary planning agreement and public benefit offer and any other relevant conditions as required to support the proposal, with a report to be presented to a future Council meeting.

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.

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

Vote against:                         Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

Note: Clr Ristevski was not in the Chambers when the item was voted on.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the following recommendations:

1.   For the provision of $18,742 (GST exclusive) under the Community Grants Program as summarised in the table below:

2.   For the provision of $100 (GST exclusive) under the Quick Response Grants (Youth) Program as summarised in the table below:

3.   For the provision of $57,000 (GST exclusive) under the Community Matching Grants Program as summarised in the table below:

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Balloot

That Council endorses the following recommendations:

1.    For the provision of $18,742 (GST exclusive) under the Community Grants Program as summarised in the table below:

2.    For the provision of $100 (GST exclusive) under the Quick Response Grants (Youth) Program as summarised in the table below:

3.    For the provision of $57,000 (GST exclusive) under the Community Matching Grants Program as summarised in the table below:

4.    That the deficit amount for the Corporate Sponsorships budget be transferred from the Community Matching Grants budget.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves and endorses the nominations of the selection panel for the new Liverpool Youth Council 2016-2018 term (confidential report attached with the applicants’ details).

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Karnib

That Council approves and endorses the following nominations of the selection panel for the new Liverpool Youth Council 2016-2018 term:

·         Alicia Camilleri 

·         Andy Oraha

·         Christine Stralow

·         Connor Strathern

·         Elizabeth Pang

·         James Mansaray

·         Jayesh Joshi

·         Levina Pham    

·         Lilly Lyons

·         McKayla Vamarasi

·         Mirac Mermi

·         Raphael Regala

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the Water Management Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

That:

1.      Council adopts the Water Management Policy with the following amendments:

Add a Clause 5.7.8 to read:

“That Council also liaise with the Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee in relation to the implementation of this water management policy.”

2.      Council also send a copy of this policy to the Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC).

3.      Based on recent major flooding events in the Liverpool Local Government area, Council generates a report re-evaluating the need for a Flood Management Committee. If possible, the report is to be presented to the next Council meeting. The report is to include the Charter of the previous Committee.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Endorses in principle the Planning Proposal to amend the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008, to allow with consent a maximum of 25 dwellings  (dwellings and rural workers’ dwellings) on 1675 The Northern Road, Greendale;

2.   Delegates to the A/CEO the authority to finalise a modified Planning Proposal as detailed in this report, and submit to DPE for Gateway approval.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle    

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                         Clr Shelton

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this information.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Waller

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 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 6 June 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Waller

That the item be deferred to the next Council meeting, pending clarification of item 5 of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes from 6 June 2016 relating to the Heritage Officer update on pages 215 and 216 of the Council Agenda.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 3 March 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Balloot

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 Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 9 May 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  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 adopts the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 18 May 2016.

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Balloot

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 Thursday, 12 May 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  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 Minutes of the Building our New City Committee Meeting held on 1 June 2016.

2.    Notes that the Committee supported the development of a prioritised project list with timelines that could be funded by external sources that can be made available for project proponents to consider.

3.    Notes that the Committee supported the preparation of a functional brief for the proposed “lifestyle” community hub on the Georges River.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Balloot

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 1 June 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Balloot

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 Meeting held on 14 June 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  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 adopts the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on 1 June 2016.

2.    Adopts the Committee’s recommendations.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Balloot

That Council:

1.      Receives and adopts the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on 1 June 2016, with an addition to point 6 “General Business, Amendment to May Planning and Development Committee Minutes” (on page 309 of the Council Agenda) so that the paragraph reads:

“Amendment to May Planning and Development Committee Minutes

Clr Hadchiti requested that item 5.3 of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting minutes for 4 May 2016 be amended to include details of the option that was endorsed by the Committee:

SUBJECT: Collector Road Construction – Mirvac Development

After discussion on the two options presented to the Committee, it was decided that Council proceed with the following option and request Mirvac for contamination report.

·           Require the collector road (DCP Road connecting the adjoining property)  to be dedicated to council as part of the current DA (paper subdivision).

·           Include a restriction on title which stipulates a timeframe for trigger for the construction of the road and amend the VPA accordingly.

·           Collect a monetary bond which includes construction of road plus any remediation works required as part of the current DA.

·           Applicant is required to maintain the land until road is constructed.”

2.    Adopts the Committee’s recommendations.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting held on 1 June 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Adopts the 4-year Delivery Program and 2016-17 Operational Plan and Budget with the changes outlined in the report.

2.    Makes the rates and charges for the financial year commencing 1 July 2016 as outlined in the Revenue Pricing Policy and exhibited in the draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget.

3.    Writes to the individuals who provided a submission, thanking them for their submission and provides a response to their feedback and, or comments.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

A.  That Council adopts the four year Delivery Program and 2016-2017 Operational Plan with the changes outlined in the report together with the amendments appended hereto noting that in the event of a perceived conflict the amendments appended hereto shall prevail.

1.      The budgetary allocation for Council’s media unit be reduced by 50%.

2.      The items relating to the potential outsourcing of current in-house cleaning functions, proposed efficiencies in the depot and ‘market testing’ in relation thereto as contained in the budget and supporting documents be deleted and discontinued (referred to for example as ‘Savings from industrial… efficiencies’ on page 602 of the papers).

3.      All interfaith dinner functions are to be discontinued.

4.      Funding for the Committee for Liverpool is to be discontinued.

5.      Funding for any ongoing involvement by Council with the Future Cities Collaborative / United States Studies Centre / and affiliated programs be discontinued.

6.      Funding for the Mens’ Shed program is to be discontinued.

7.      Funding for Destination Liverpool program is to be discontinued.

8.      Funding for the Night Markets program is to be discontinued.

9.      Funding for the CCTV program is to be discontinued.

10.   Funding for Starry Sari night is to be discontinued.

B.  That Council also makes the rates and charges for the financial year commencing 1 July 2016 as outlined in the Revenue Pricing Policy and exhibited in the draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget.

Council notes it is anticipated the average bottom line rate payment increase for ratepayers in Liverpool in the 2016-2017 rating year will be approximately two and a half times the rate of inflation (and more where there is an increase in property value). Further, Council notes that even with the aforementioned cutbacks in programs and a bottom line average rate increase being two and a half times the rate of inflation it is still not anticipated the budget will be in surplus (but merely in a more manageable deficit) and therefore further cutbacks in programs should be anticipated.

Last, it is noted the CFO in the business papers for the March 2016 general meeting, page 361, referred to the Council as being in a state of ‘serious budget stress’; and by no means can Council’s budgetary issues be explained solely by referring to the ‘asbestos’ and other harmful materials remediation issues/problems Council currently faces.

C.  That Council writes to the individuals who provided a submission, thanking them for their submission and provides a response to their feedback and or comments.

D.  That a further report be provided to Council as to the feasibility (to the extent as much is not already covered in the comments on submitters presently contained in the business papers) of implementing:

i.              The maintenance items identified by a submitter with respect to Ida Kennedy Reserve,  Green Valley;

ii.             Addressing the drainage issues in the vicinity of Hoxton Park Road, as identified by a submitter;

iii.            The improvements sought with respect to Edenbrook Reserve as identified by a submitter;

iv.           The amendments sought by Bike Liverpool; and

v.            The landscaping issues raised by a submitter with respect to the Georges Fair area, and identifying ways in which the participation of women and girls in sport might be enhanced as described by a submitter.

Note: Clr Ristevski accused Deputy Mayor Hadchiti of breaching the Code of Meeting Practice.

Note: Mayor Mannoun asked that it be noted that Council is unaware of the financial implications of this motion at the time of voting.

Note: Subsequent to the meeting a notional operational budget surplus of $294,000 is estimated by staff in relation to these changes as well as a potential reduction in capital expenditure of approximately $700,000. However, these figures are notional only and subject to further review. There may also be other as yet unknown, cost implications arising from this resolution that need to be considered. Where relevant these matters will be considered as part of Council’s normal quarterly reporting process.

Foreshadowed Motion:       Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Balloot

That Council:

1.      Adopts the 4-year Delivery Program and 2016-17 Operational Plan and Budget with the changes outlined in the report and the additional changes identified below:

a)     That any increases to charges for Council’s swimming pools be limited to CPI increases only.

b)     That Council cleaning contract be put out for tender and Councillors to consider any recommendations made by Council staff, in a report to Council, as a result of the tender.

2.    Makes the rates and charges for the financial year commencing 1 July 2016 as outlined in the Revenue Pricing Policy and exhibited in the draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget.

3.    Writes to the individuals who provided a submission, thanking them for their submission and provides a response to their feedback and, or comments.

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

Division called (for the motion moved by Mayor Mannoun):

Vote for:                                 Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

Vote against:                          Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

The Chairperson (Clr Hadchiti) called a recess of Council at 10.15pm.

The Chairperson reopened at 10.24pm.

MOTION TO RESUBMIT

Motion:                         Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the motion (moved by Clr Shelton) be resubmitted.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Waller to resubmit Clr Shelton’s motion) was declared CARRIED.

On being resubmitted and put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Shelton) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Mayor Mannoun) lapsed.

Division called (for the motion moved by Clr Shelton):

Vote for:                                 Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                          Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

RECOMMENDATION

That Council note the report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

Division called:

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Waller

                                                Clr Shelton

Vote against:                         Clr Ristevski

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Accept the Tender from Food Safety Management Solutions – Option B for Tender ST2541 – Environmental Health Regulatory Inspections for an initial 3 year contract term with the option of extending the contract by 12 months + 12 months at a schedule of rates of $124.30 GST inclusive per hour with a minimum of 1.8 inspections per hour.  Based on 1,600 inspections per year is a total of $110,488.88 per annum GST inclusive.

2.    Makes public its decision regarding tender ST2541 – Environmental Health Regulatory Inspections.

3.    Notes that the Director Planning and Growth 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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Clr Waller

That Council:

1.      Accept the Tender from Food Safety Management Solutions – Option B for Tender ST2541 – Environmental Health Regulatory Inspections for an initial 3 year contract term with the option of extending the contract by 12 months + 12 months at a schedule of rates of $124.30 GST inclusive per hour with a minimum of 1.8 inspections per hour. Based on 1,600 inspections per year is a total of $110,488.88 per annum GST inclusive.

2.      Makes public its decision regarding tender ST2541 – Environmental Health Regulatory Inspections.

3.      Notes that the Director Planning and Growth 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.

5.      Staff investigate whether it can be written into the contract that Option B is never to exceed the cost of Option A.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Clr Hadid                  Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Ristevski) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hadid) lapsed. 

Vote for:                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                          Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Endorses the recommendation of the Evaluation Panel for the Liverpool Civic Place Project, as outlined in the confidential report;

2.    Approves the expenditure for the project, as outlined in the confidential report;

3.    Authorises the Acting Chief Executive Officer and/or his delegate to:

(a)   Negotiate the final commercial and legal terms for the necessary documents for the Liverpool Civic Place Project;

(b)   Execute all necessary documents to proceed with the development;

4.    Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover 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.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council move into closed session to discuss CONF 03 for the following reason:

CONF 03 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10(A)(2)(c) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

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

Council went into Closed Session at 10.49pm.

Mayor Mannoun left the Chambers at 10.52pm.

Mayor Mannoun returned to the Chambers at 10.53pm.

Clr Waller left the Chambers at 10.54pm.

Clr Waller returned to the Chambers at 10.56pm.

Clr Ristevski left the Chambers at 10.57pm.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Shelton

Vote against:                         Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Waller 

Note: Clr Ristevski was not in the Chambers when this item was voted on.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Endorses the proposed planning agreement and explanatory note in its current form and publicly exhibits the documents for a period of 28 days.

2.    Delegates authority to the A/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), subject to consideration of any changes following public exhibition, to execute the planning agreement in the form that is publicly exhibited or with minor alterations.

3.    Notes that if changes other than minor changes arise from the public exhibition process these will be reported back to Council.

4.    Notes that this delegation is within the powers that can be dedicated under Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             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.

Note: Clr Ristevski was not in the Chambers when this item was voted on.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Authorise the A/CEO to enter into negotiations to lease the Renbury pound for a period of 2 years.

2.    Note that a financial review of Renbury’s financial statement will be undertaken.

3.    Note that a report considering long term pound facility options will be commissioned.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Accept the tender WIK proposal by the developer subject to capping the WIK credit to the amounts indicated on the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009.

2.    Notes that the Acting Chief Executive Officer finalise and sign a WIK agreement in accordance with the delegated authority.

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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti (Chair)

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Shelton

Vote against:                         Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Waller

Note: Clr Ristevski was not in the Chambers when this item was voted on.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

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