That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 June 2016 be confirmed as a true
record of that meeting.

NOTICE OF MOTION OF RESCISSION

That Council rescinds the following points from the resolution relating to DBI 01 Endorsement of the Delivery Program 2013-17 and Operational Plan 2016-17 including 2016-17 Budget from the Council Meeting 27 July 2016:

A1)      The budgetary allocation for Council’s media unit be reduced by 50%.

A6)      Funding for the Mens’ Shed program is to be discontinued.

A8)      Funding for the Night Markets program is to be discontinued.

A9)      Funding for the CCTV program is to be discontinued.

A10)    Funding for Starry Sari night is to be discontinued.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the following points of DBI 01 Endorsement of the Delivery Program 2013-17 and Operational Plan 2016-17 including 2016-17 Budget from Council meeting 27 July 2016 be rescinded:

A1)      The budgetary allocation for Council’s media unit be reduced by 50%.

A6)      Funding for the Mens’ Shed program is to be discontinued.

A8)      Funding for the Night Markets program is to be discontinued.

A9)      Funding for the CCTV program is to be discontinued.

A10)    Funding for Starry Sari night is to be discontinued.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council is to operate Renbury Farm with a no kill policy. 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Clr Mamone

That Council is to operate Renbury Farm with a no kill policy and otherwise notes the comments of the CEO (shown below).

Amendment:                         Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That this item be deferred until after the new Council is elected in September 2016 given that there are budget implications.

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 CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.    Immediately remove the tree located between 21 & 23 Lavington Ave Chipping Norton.

2.    Plant other trees in the vicinity of the area.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council:

1.      Immediately remove the tree located between 21 & 23 Lavington Ave Chipping Norton.

2.      Plant another mature tree in the vicinity of the area.

3.      Trees such as ‘widow makers’ not be planted in dangerous locations.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve Development Application DA-1228/2015 as a Deferred Commencement Consent subject to the updated recommended conditions of consent attached.

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.

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve Development Application DA-1136/2015 as a Deferred Commencement Consent subject to the updated recommended conditions of consent attached.

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.

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council that Council endorses the Community Engagement Strategy 2016-17.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                  Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1.    Any Councillors who wish to attend the 2016 Local Government NSW Annual Conference notify the Councillor Support Officer by 1 August 2016.

2.    Council consider and endorse any motions it may wish to submit to the conference.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Karnib

That Council reserve 10 positions for the Local Government NSW Conference and successful Councillors in the election in September 2016 be asked whether they want to attend.

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 Harle

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 Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy, as attached to this report; and

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                   Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the item be deferred until after the Council elections in September 2016.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That Council:

1.         Receive and note the report.

2.         Adopt the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy, as attached to this report with the deletion of clause 4.18, which reads:

“Mobile offices

So that the Mayor and Councillors can hold “mobile offices” at locations with a frequency at their discretion, the Mayor and Councillors are to be provided with the resources necessary to assist with holding such mobile offices including but not limited to staffing, mailing and advertising of the mobile office, tables, chairs etc. funded from the Councillor Reserve up to a maximum of $30,000 per annum.”

3.         Provide a copy of the 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 (moved by Clr Harle) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion lapsed.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Approve the commitment of a further $378,500 in funding to Council’s Planning and Development legal budget, to cover expected expenses arising from the hearing of the Class 1 appeal relating to the proposed concrete recycling facility at Newbridge Road, Moorebank.

2.    Direct the CEO to address the question of a source for these funds through the quarterly budget review process.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Mayor Mannoun

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council defer decisions on changing the yellow bin collection services to a weekly basis until a comprehensive evaluation of impacts on waste collection services after commencement of the Container Deposit Scheme.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes this report; and

2.    Adopts the Public Safety Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy, attached to this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council:

1.      Receives and notes this report; and

2.      Adopts the Public Safety Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy, attached to this report.

3.      Issues a statement making it clear that council will never support a program that will encourage the use of illicit drugs in our LGA.

4.      Condemn the comments made by members of Parliament and former Premier Bob Carr supporting “ice” smoking rooms.

5.      Acknowledges and welcomes the efforts of Melanie Gibbons MP working to prevent an “ice” smoking room being developed in the area.

6.      Thanks the Federal Government for their funding of CCTV cameras in Liverpool City Centre.

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

Motion                                    Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Harle

That Item CONF 07 DA-1251/2015 Use and Fitout of a shed for a rural industry (servicing of agricultural machinery) at 1212 The Northern Road, Bringelly be brought forward and dealt with now.

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

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) for the following reasons:

a)    The proposed ‘Vehicle repair station’ is a prohibited form of development in the RU4 zone as per the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (LLEP 2008), pursuant to Section 79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP & A Act).

b)    Pollution hazard upon the downstream properties and water runoff to Thompsons Creek is likely to occur as the submitted information does not demonstrate appropriate waste drainage treatment to the area used for the proposed ‘Vehicle repairs station’ in accordance with Clause 6 (4) of the Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 20 – Hawkesbury Nepean River (No. 2 - 1997), pursuant to Section 79C(1)(a)(i) and Section 79C(1)(b) of the EP & A Act 1979.

c)    The proposed development does not comply with Section 6 (Water Cycle Management) and Section 7 - (Development near a watercourse) of Part 1 of the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 (LDCP 2008). Stormwater drainage of the proposed carpark area and impacts upon the riparian corridor have not been demonstrated, pursuant to Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the EP & A Act 1979.

d)    Information submitted does not adequately demonstrate a suitable method of entirely containing the liquid waste generated from the servicing of the vehicles, pursuant to Section 79C(1)(b) and Section 79C(1)(c) of the EP & A Act 1979.

e)    Due to the above reasons, approval of the application is not in the public interest pursuant to Section 79C(1)(e) of the EP & A Act 1979.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Mamone

That Council delegate the determination of Development Application DA-1251/2012 seeking approval for use and fitout of a shed for a rural industry (servicing agricultural machinery) at 1212 The Northern Road, Bringelly to the Acting Chief Executive Officer following the receipt of outstanding information which addresses stormwater and waste water management concerns raised.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes this report; and

2.    Adopts the Draft Aboriginal Cultural Protocols, attached to this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the Liverpool Sports Committee’s recommendations for the provision of $700 under the Sporting Donations Program as summarised in the table below:

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the attached proposed Charitable Collections on Council Controlled Land Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the attached proposed Hoardings Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

That Council adopts the attached proposed Hoardings Policy, with the deletion of clause 4.2 as shown below:

“4.2 City Branding

4.2.1 Objectives

The objectives of the Liverpool City brand - The Great South West include:

a)    Using the Great South West brand to represent a cohesive marketing image for the City

b)    Ensuring a consistent message from all Liverpool’s partners when promoting the City

City branding aims to build:

a)    Increased regional awareness resulting in a positive impact on investment, jobs, residents, visitors and events

b)    Increased investment in business, health and education, real estate and infrastructure

c)    Integrated city development as the physical, social, economic, cultural and sporting aspects work together to deliver to brand promise

d)    Growth in city pride as the residents, workers, businesses, investors and institutions experience a stronger sense of purpose and direction

Refer to Attachment 2 for specific marketing/brandings guidelines and examples.

4.2.2 Council encourages applicants to include Liverpool City’s Great South West brand on construction hoardings. It is recommended that applicants consult with Council’s strategic communications and research team when developing all construction signage.

4.2.3 If a hoarding incorporates the City branding, Liverpool City Council may consider payment for that component of the hoarding advertising. This would be proportionally paid against the total amount of hoarding advertising. Council will not pay for any private developer’s advertising elements. Discussions on hoarding imagery are encouraged early in the development of construction hoarding signage.”

Amendment:                         Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the Amendment (moved by Mayor Mannoun) was declared CARRIED.

The Amendment then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED.

The motion moved by Clr Shelton lapsed.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes the report.

2.    Approves the works and services listed in Attachment 1 with a remaining budget of $9,617,202 to be carried over from the 2015/16 financial year to the 2016/17 financial year.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council writes to each winner and congratulates them on their success.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Note: After the motion was passed, Clr Waller asked that a letter be sent to Marilyn Tek to congratulate her on the presentation she made to Council earlier in the Council meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Investigate public interest and the feasibility of forming a Floodplain Management Committee and provide a further report to Council on the outcome of the investigations (option A); or

2.    Review the Environmental Advisory Committee charter to extend its advisory role to include floodplain management related matters and revise the charter as outlined below (option B):

·     Section 4 of the charter be revised to read “…to consider and provide input to Council’s environment and water management programs by making recommendations to Council”;

·     An additional clause to be included in Section 5 to read “…consider key floodplain management issues facing Liverpool and make recommendations to Council”; and

·     Clause 6(b) be revised to read “…provide input to Council with respect to the development of environmental and water related policies for Liverpool.”

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Karnib                Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council investigate public interest and the feasibility of forming a Floodplain Management Committee and provide a further report to Council on the outcome of the investigations (option A).

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Notes the information presented in this report.

2.   Endorses the preparation of an Affordable Housing Policy and notes that a further report will be presented to Council in November 2016.

3.   Notes that a cost benefit and feasibility analysis will be undertaken to determine appropriate affordable housing percentages in large developments as part of future VPAs.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Shelton

That Council:

1.   Notes the information presented in this report.

2.   Endorses the preparation of an Affordable Housing Policy and notes that a further report will be presented to Council in November 2016.

3.    Notes that a cost benefit and feasibility analysis will be undertaken to determine appropriate affordable housing percentages in large developments as part of future VPAs.

4.    Staff establish clear KPI’s during the development of the policy.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council note the report and that no further action is required.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council:

1.    Note the report

2.    Include a redacted copy of the report provided under confidential cover with the minutes of this meeting and bring any feedback from residents to the next Council meeting.

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

Note: Due to copyright, consent has been sought from the author of the report prior to making a determination on whether the report can lawfully be published.

As at 3 August 2016, the author has not yet provided copyright permission to publish the report.  These minutes will be updated, and the report published, if/when this situation changes.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Receives and note this report.

2.       Supports the proposal to rezone approximately 25ha of land in Liverpool City Centre from B3 – Commercial Core to B4 – Mixed Use.

3.       Supports the retention of approximately 12ha of land zoned B3 – Commercial Core in Liverpool City Centre.

4.       Supports amendments to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 as detailed in the planning proposal (Attachment 1).

5.       Adopts the recommendations of the Acid Sulfate Soils Study of Liverpool City Centre outlined in the report.

6.       Delegates to the A/CEO the authority to finalise the planning proposal on receipt of the Liverpool City Centre Traffic and Transport Study and to submit the proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for finalisation pursuant to s59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                 Seconded: Clr Karnib

That Council defer this item until the meeting after the September 2016 Council elections.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Waller) was declared LOST.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Adopts the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2016 – Liverpool City Centre as amended.

2.       Delegates to the A/CEO, authority to prepare and finalise a submission to the Minister for Planning and Environment requesting an amendment to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 to allow Council to levy at a rate of 3% for all developments in the residential and industrial zones in Liverpool City Centre.

3.       Note that the contributions plan will levy 4 star hotels and office premises (the component above 2 storeys) at a rate of 2%.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes this report.

2.    Adopts the Planning Agreement Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Notes this report.

2.    Adopts the Revised Works In Kind Policy attached to this report

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 9 June 2016.

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday 2 June 2016.

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receive and adopt the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 6 June 2016 and notes the advice provided regarding item 5.

2.    Adopt the Draft Heritage Study: Potential Heritage Items, and its recommendations as outlined in the Council Report (Item No DPG 01, 25 May 2016), subject to the amendment that the movable items be deferred to an Extraordinary Heritage Advisory Meeting to allow descriptions and draft statements of significance to be added.

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Warwick Farm Steering Committee Meeting held on 5 July 2016 noting the following resolutions made by the Committee:

(a)  A/CEO to prepare within one week a timeline to complete detailed design and costing, land acquisition and necessary approvals to commence the bypass road construction (putting aside the funding issue).

(b)  A/CEO to write to State Government to seek dedication of required State land at no cost to Council for construction of bypass road.

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 July 2016.

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Economic Development and Events Committee Meeting held on 6 July 2016.

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee meeting held on 9 June 2016.

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.

Please address the following:

1.    The current position with respect to the redirection of traffic flows in George and Northumberland Streets in the CBD,

2.    the nature and extent of works carried out to date, including dates at which each stage was completed,   

3.    when it is anticipated this project will be finalised, and

4.    whether it is assessed there are any pedestrian or vehicular safety concerns at present.

A response to these questions will be published in the August 2016 business papers.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Approves the acquisition of part Lot 2 DP 1194117, Camden Valley Way, Edmondson Park, containing an area of approximately 1,890 square metres for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;

2.   Upon settlement of the acquisition, classifies the portion of Lot 2 DP 1194117, Camden Valley Way, Edmondson Park, being acquired as 'Community' land;

3.   Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the acquisition price pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; and

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Agrees to the road closure of part Angelina Court, Green Valley, as outlined in the confidential report;

2.    Subject to a successful road closure, agrees to the sale of part Angelina Court, Green Valley, to the adjoining owners, on the terms outlined in the confidential report;

3.    Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the purchase price pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business;

4.    Transfers the proceeds of sale into the General Property Reserve; and

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

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Approves the reclassification and disposal of part Lot 78 DP 27242, 24 Atkinson Street, Liverpool, for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;

2.    Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the purchase price pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business;

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

4.    Transfers the net proceeds from the sale into the General Property Reserve.

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:

1.    Agrees to the road closure of part Norfolk Serviceway, Liverpool, as outlined in the confidential report;

2.    Subject to a successful road closure, agrees to the sale of part Norfolk Serviceway, Liverpool, to the adjoining owners, on the terms outlined in the confidential report;

3.    Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the purchase price pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business;

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

5.    Transfers the proceeds of sale into the General Property Reserve.

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Proceeds with the compulsory acquisition of the Lessee’s interest in part Lot 17 DP 81842, part Lot 2 and 3 DP 229979, and part Lot 1 DP 507070, being Tenancy A, 52 Scott Street, Liverpool, for a public purpose;

2.    Proceeds with making the necessary application to the Minister for Local Government and the Governor in accordance with Section 187(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 to obtain approval to give an acquisition notice to the Lessee of part Lot 17 DP 81842, part Lot 2 and 3 DP 229979, and part Lot 1 DP 507070, being Tenancy A, 52 Scott Street, Liverpool and commence compulsory acquisition under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991;

3.    Authorizes the Director Property & Commercial Development to continue negotiations with the Lessee for the acquisition of the Lessee’s interest in part Lot 17 DP 81842, part Lot 2 and 3 DP 229979, and part Lot 1 DP 507070, being Tenancy A, 52 Scott Street, Liverpool, up to the amount contained in this confidential attachment without having to submit a further report to Council for approval;

4.    Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing details of the proposed acquisition pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; and

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

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. .

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That the item be deferred until information regarding the date range of the stated expenditure on the current security contract can be clarified (on page 961 of the Agenda for this meeting).

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council: 

1.    Accept the Tender from the following tenderers as part of a Recognised Contractor Listing for RCL2551– Supply of Library Materials for an initial three years contract term with the option of extending it by another two years.

·    Supply of Books to The Trustee for the Book House Trading T/A The Book House

·    Supply of Large Print Books to Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

·    Supply of Audio Books to Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

·    Supply of DVD’s and CD ROM’s to Digital Education Services Pty Ltd T/A Digitales

2.    Makes public its decision regarding tender RCL2551– Supply of Library Materials.

3.    Notes that Chief Executive Officer 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 Shelton              Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

ITEM NO:

CONF 09

FILE NO:

199858.2016

SUBJECT:

Termination of Director Business Improvement

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.      Consider this matter in Closed Council under s.10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it is a staff matter.

2.      Consider this matter as a matter of urgency under clause 16.6 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice.

3.      Receive and note the report of the Acting Chief Executive Officer in relation to this matter.

4.      Approve termination of the contract of the current incumbent of the Director Business Improvement as proposed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, in order to contribute to the required budget savings in the Business Improvement Directorate.

5.      Delegate all necessary authority to the Acting CEO to give effect to this resolution.

6.      Refer any resulting costs to the quarterly budget review process for funding.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                   Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That the recommendation be adopted.

Amendment:                         Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.    Consider this matter in Closed Council under s.10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it is a staff matter.

2.      Consider this matter as a matter of urgency under clause 16.6 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice.

3.      Receive and note the report of the Acting Chief Executive Officer in relation to this matter.

4.      Approve termination of the contract of the current incumbent of the Director Business Improvement as proposed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, in order to contribute to the required budget savings in the Business Improvement Directorate.

5.      Delegate all necessary authority to the Acting CEO to give effect to this resolution.

6.      Refer any resulting costs to the quarterly budget review process for funding.

7.      Communicate to the public the total amount spent on redundancies, including the CEO, Director of Business Improvement, Outdoor staff and Communications staff.

On being put to the meeting the Amendment (moved by Mayor Mannoun) was declared LOST.