MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 26 April 2017

 

 

PRESENT:

Mayor Wendy Waller

Councillor Ayyad

Councillor Balloot

Councillor Hadchiti

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda

Councillor Karnib

Councillor Rhodes

Councillor Shelton

Ms Kiersten Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer

Mr Chris White, Acting Director Corporate Services

Mr Stephen Joannidis, Acting Director Planning and Growth

Dr Eddie Jackson, Acting Director Community and Culture

Ms Julie Scott, Acting Director Economic Development

Mr Raj Autar, Director Infrastructure and Environment

Mr John Morgan, Director Property and Commercial Development

 

 

 

The meeting commenced at 6:01pm.

 

 

OPENING                                                                     6:01pm

 

ACKNOWLEDEGEMENT OF COUNTRY,              The prayer of the Council was read

PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND                                    by Reverend John Hall from Open

AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY                                       Heaven Church.

 

APOLOGIES                                                               Councillor Hagarty and Councillor Hadid

CONDOLENCES                                                         Nil

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Ayyad

 

1.      That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 March 2017 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

 

2.      The reports relating to CONF 06 (Liverpool Service Alliance Staff Survey) and CONF 07 (Proposed Organisational Structure) of the 22 February 2017 agenda be made public.

 

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

 

Division called:

Vote for:             Clr Ayyad

                             Clr Balloot

                             Clr Hadchiti

 

Vote against:      Mayor Waller

                             Clr Harle 

                             Clr Kaliyanda

                             Clr Karnib

                             Clr Rhodes

Clr Shelton 

 

The following motion was then moved:

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda 

 

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 March 2017 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

 

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

Declarations of Interest

Clr Hadchiti declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

 

Item:          DPG 05. Intermodal Committee - Expressions of Interests

Reason:     Some of the members nominated are members of the Liberal Party.

 

Clr Hadchiti will remain in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

 

 

 

Clr Harle declared a non-pecuniary, but significant interest in the following item:

 

Item:          CONF 01 Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee - Expressions of Interest  

Reason:     Clr Harle knows some of the members nominated.

 

Clr Harle will leave the Chambers for the duration of this item. 

 

 

Clr Balloot declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

 

Item:          DPG 05 Intermodal Committee - Expressions of Interests

Reason:     Some of the members nominated are members of the Liberal Party.

Clr Balloot will remain in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

 

 

Clr Rhodes declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

 

Item:          CONF 01 Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee - Expressions of Interest  

Reason:     Clr Rhodes knows some of the people nominated for the Committee.

 

Clr Rhodes will leave the Chambers for the duration of this item. 

 

 

Clr Shelton declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following three items:

 

Items:        DCC 02 Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorships

NOM 02 Collingwood House

CONF 01 Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee – Expressions of Interest

Reason:     He is a member or otherwise associated with the Liverpool and District Historical Society Inc (which is one of the applicants which applied for funding referred to in DCC 02), The Genealogical Society Inc and Friends of Collingwood Inc. He does not however hold any offices in any of those organisations.

 

Clr Shelton will remain in the Chambers for DCC 02 and NOM 02 and will leave the Chambers for CONF 01.

 

 

Mayor Waller declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

 

Item:          DCC 02 Grants, Donations, and Corporate Sponsorship.  

Reason:     She is a non-executive member of the Meals on Wheels organisation which is one of the applicants which applied for funding. 

 

Mayor Waller will remain in the Chambers for the duration of this item

 

Clr Ayyad declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item 

 

Item:          DPG 05 Intermodal Committee - Expressions of Interests

Reason:     Some of the members nominated are members of the Liberal Party.

 

Clr Ayyad will remain in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

 

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda                     

1.       Mr Ian Bailey addressed Council on the following item:

Domestic Waste at Multi-Unit Dwellings

2.       Ms Criss Moore addressed Council on the following item:

          Thank you from Casula Community

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That a three minute extension of time be given to the speaker.

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

 

Representation – items on agenda

1.       Ms Josephine Papandrea addressed Council on the following item:

 

CTTE 02:  Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting held 15/3/17

Specifically Item 6 – Hanover St, Cecils Hills (Proposed parking restrictions)

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That a three minute extension of time be given to the speaker.

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

 


 

Planning and Growth Report

 

ITEM NO:       DPG 01

FILE NO:        079868.2017

SUBJECT:     On-Site Sewerage Management Systems

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council notes the report and not proceed with a “pump-out assistance scheme” due to high on-going annual costs that would be incurred by Council.

 

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.

 


 

ITEM NO:       DPG 02

FILE NO:        081986.2017

SUBJECT:     Planning Proposal - Reclassification and Rezoning of Community Lands.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.   Notes and endorses the Planning Proposal for the reclassification and rezoning of certain community lands.

 

2.   Forwards the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking Gateway Determination.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

 

That Council:

 

1.    Notes and endorses the Planning Proposal for the reclassification and rezoning of certain community lands indentified in the report excluding:

 

a)      185 Bigge Street Liverpool (Lot 11 DP 849783 and Lot 11 DP 1084075); and

 

b)      Owl Place Green Valley (Lot 4 DP 1007383)

 

2.   Forwards the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking Gateway Determination.

 

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

 

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

 


 

ITEM NO:       DPG 03

FILE NO:        089784.2017

SUBJECT:     Amendment 67 - Liverpool Hospital Helicopter Flight Path

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.       Notes the Gateway Determination for Draft LLEP 2008 (Amendment 67) and the results of the public exhibition and community consultation.

 

2.       Forwards the updated Planning Proposal and supporting documentation to the Department of Planning and Environment for finalisation.

 

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.

 

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

 


 

ITEM NO:       DPG 04

FILE NO:        091262.2017

SUBJECT:     Renaming Part of the Suburb of Moorebank

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.   Receives and notes this report about the renaming of Moorebank, east of Nuwarra Road.

 

2.   Not proceed with the renaming of Moorebank, east of Nuwarra Road as it does not satisfy the intent of the community’s request.

 

3.   Writes to the residents in Moorebank, east of Nuwarra Road, advising of Council’s decision to not proceed.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Balloot 

 

That Council submit figure 1 in the report to the Geographical Names Board as Council’s recommendation relating to the renaming of part of the suburb of Moorebank.

 

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

 

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

 


 

ITEM NO:       DPG 05

FILE NO:        092335.2017

SUBJECT:     Intermodal Committee - Expressions of Interests

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the appointments to the Intermodal Committee; and

2.   Endorses the revised Intermodal Committee Charter as tabled.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Ayyad

 

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the appointments to the Intermodal Committee;

2.   Endorses the revised Intermodal Committee Charter as tabled subject to the changes to Clauses 7.1 and 7.3 as shown in points 3 and 4 below;

3.   That Clause 7.1 of the Charter be amended to read “One Councillor”; and

4.    That Clause 7.3 of the Charter be amended to read as follows:

 

“The Mayor may appoint up to five voting community members to the committee and two alternate community members.  Alternate community members representing a voting member are also eligible to vote”.

 

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

Division called:

 

Vote for:             Mayor Waller

                       Clr Ayyad

                       Clr Balloot

                       Clr Hadchiti 

                       Clr Kaliyanda      

                       Clr Karnib

Clr Shelton

 

Vote against:      Clr Harle

Clr Rhodes

 


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Chief Executive Officer Report

 

ITEM NO:       CEO 01

FILE NO:        089907.2017

SUBJECT:     Endorsement of Liverpool Community Strategic Plan - Our Home, Liverpool 2027

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council adopts the Community Strategic Plan Our Home - Liverpool 2027.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Kaliyanda          Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

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

 


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ITEM NO:       CEO 02

FILE NO:        090236.2017

SUBJECT:     Proposed Payment of Fees for Members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.       Approves the scale of payment of fees to the chairperson and independent members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, as set out in this report.

2.       Refers the budget for payment of fees for the chairperson and independent members     of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee to Council’s September quarterly   budget review.

3.       Adopts the amended Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Charter, attached to         this report.

4.       Approves the process for expressions of interest to fill any current vacancy in the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, as set out in the amended Charter.

5.       Approves the process for external assessment of Council’s internal audit functions, as     set out in this report.

6.       Refers the budget for external assessment of Council’s internal audit functions to   Council’s September quarterly budget review.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

 

That Council:

1.       Approves the scale of payment of fees to the chairperson and independent members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, as set out in this report.

2.       Refers the budget for payment of fees for the chairperson and independent members     of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee to Council’s September quarterly          budget review.

3.       Adopts the amended Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Charter, attached to this report with the following change:

         

                        “External accountability” to be added to point 4 Purpose/Objective of the Charter.

4.       Approves the process for expressions of interest to fill any current vacancy in the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, as set out in the amended Charter.

5.       Approves the process for external assessment of Council’s internal audit functions, as     set out in this report.

6.       Refers the budget for external assessment of Council’s internal audit functions to   Council’s September quarterly budget review.

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


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ITEM NO:       CEO 03

FILE NO:        091575.2017

SUBJECT:     Strategic Panel Minutes 10 April 2017

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council receives the minutes of the Strategic Panel held on 10 April 2017.

 

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.

 


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ITEM NO:       CEO 04

FILE NO:        092326.2017

SUBJECT:     Draft Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2017-2018 and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy)

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.   Places the draft 4-year Delivery Program, Operational Plan 2017-2018 and Budget (including Revenue Pricing Policy) on exhibition for 28 days.

 

2.   Receives a further report at the June Council meeting after a review of public submissions.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Ayyad

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

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

 


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Community and Culture Report

 

ITEM NO:       DCC 01

FILE NO:        028861.2017

SUBJECT:     Amendments to Grants and Donations Policy

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.    Receives and notes this report.

 

2.    Adopts the amendments to the Grants and Donations Policy.

 

3.    Approves the delegation of awarding grants and donations of less than $1,000 to the Chief Executive Officer, or delegate.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Kaliyanda                    Seconded: Clr Shelton

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

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

 


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ITEM NO:       DCC 02

FILE NO:        031003.2017

SUBJECT:     Grants, Donations, and Corporate Sponsorship

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council endorses the following recommendations:

 

1.   The provision of $650 (GST exclusive) under Quick Response Grants (General):

 

Applicant Name

Project Name

Amount

Outer Liverpool Community Services Inc

National Family Day

$650

 

2.   The provision of $ 53,967 (GST exclusive) under Community Grants:

Applicant Name

Project Name

Amount

City of Liverpool Meals on Wheels Inc.

Christmas hamper Project for Meals on Wheels

$5,000

The Junction Works Ltd (Youth)

TJW Youth Clicks Breakfast Club

$5,000

Bonnie Support Services Ltd

Milk Crate Theatre

$5,000

Miracle Babies Foundation

Nurture Group Graduate Playgroup for NICU & Special Care Families

$5,000

The Shepherd Centre

“Hear We Go” – Educative Group Program for children who are deaf or hearing impaired from Liverpool

$5,000

Liverpool Women’s Health Centre

Art Therapy Wellness Group

$5,000

Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre

Paint Liverpool REaD – CD and promotional materials.

$5,000

Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW Ltd

Box with a Cop

$5,000

Diabetes NSW & ACT

DiaBuddies Day

$5,000

KARI

Brighter Futures Camping Materials

$4,797

Liverpool Warriors

Project 2017

$2,600

Samoa Victim Support Group Inc.

SVSG Sydney Friends of Hope Pacific youth Self Awareness Project

$1,370

City of Liverpool & District Historical Society Inc.

Flyer and Brochure Printing

$200

 

 

 

3.   The provision of $154,669 (GST exclusive) under Matching Grants:

 

Applicant Name

Project Name

Amount

Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS (Sydney) Inc.

The Safe Children, Safe Families Program for Parents, Carers, Early Educators, and Children

$15,000

Ferrington Collaborative

Ferrington Community Park

$15,000

Liverpool Women’s Health Centre Inc.

Emergency Weekend Pack

$15,000

Diversity Arts Australia

Diverse Futures Liverpool

$15,000

Life Education NSW

Increasing the Engagement of Disadvantaged Children in Preventative Health Education

$15,000

Police Citizens Youth Club NSW

Fit for Life

$14,100

CNA Italian Australian Services and Welfare Centre Inc.

"Senior Life, Better Life" Day Care

$13,800

Creating Chances

CC's F3 – "Friday Nights, Football, Fair Play"

$13,450

The Shepherd Centre

Solar Installation and painting works at The Shepherd Centre, Casula

$13,321

City of Liverpool Meals on Wheels Inc.

Upgrade Office/Kitchen

$12,098

Liverpool City Robins Sports Club Inc.

50 Year Birthday Celebration

$ 9,900

Chipping Norton Football Club

Installation of new goal posts and picnic seating at the South Park Precinct.

$ 3,000

 

 

4.   The provision of $9,000 (GST exclusive) under Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing):

 

Applicant Name

Project Name

Amount

Police Citizens Youth Club

Time 4 Kids

$5,000

Wattle Grove Public School P&C Association

Wattle Grove Public School Fair

$3,000

Precedent Productions

Liverpool City Local Business Awards

$1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

Amendment:                         Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Harle

 

That the recommendation be adopted with the exception of the Ferrington Collaborative which is to be deferred to the next meeting until further information is received.

 

On being put to the meeting the Amendment (moved by Clr Rhodes) was declared LOST.

 

The Motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was then put to the meeting and was declared CARRIED.

 


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ITEM NO:       DCC 03

FILE NO:        067581.2017

SUBJECT:     Liverpool Listens Evaluation 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.    Receives and notes this report; and

 

2.    Receives a further report within 12 months with a full evaluation of Council’s online engagement and future options.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes                       Seconded: Clr Shelton

 

That Council:

 

1.    Receives and notes this report; and

 

2.    Receives a further report within 12 months with a full evaluation of Council’s online engagement and digital platforms generally and future options.

 

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

 


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ITEM NO:       DCC 04

FILE NO:        091021.2017

SUBJECT:     Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 - 2021

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.       Places the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days inviting public submissions.

 

2.       Receives a further report on the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021,   following the public exhibition period, incorporating public feedback.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                            Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Rhodes

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

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

 


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ITEM NO:       DCC 05

FILE NO:        091399.2017

SUBJECT:     Liverpool Sports Committee Review of Sporting Delegates

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.       Endorses the following sporting delegates

 

Sport

Nominated Delegate

Archery

Alistair Dobson

Baseball

Fiona Heath

Dog Training

Monica Anastasi

Football (Soccer)

Ron Hughes

Hockey

John Scott

Netball

Kath Whitely

Remote Control Car Racing

Adrian Rumiz

Softball

Tony Jackson

Tennis

Daniel DiLucca

Delegate representing all sports with less than 100 participants

Brian Martin

 

2.       Endorses continued negotiation with the following sports to encourage the nomination of a Sports Committee delegate:

 

Sport

Basketball

Australian Football (AFL)

Athletics

Cricket

Rugby League

Swimming

Tag Football

 

3.       Endorses continued negotiation with the Camden Valley Basketball Association and the Liverpool Basketball Association to identify a single delegate to represent basketball.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved:      Clr Kaliyanda               Seconded: Clr Shelton

 

That Council:

 

1.       Endorses the following sporting delegates

 

Sport

Nominated Delegate

Archery

Alistair Dobson

Baseball

Fiona Heath

Dog Training

Monica Anastasi

Football (Soccer)

Ron Hughes

Hockey

John Scott

Netball

Kath Whitely

Remote Control Car Racing

Adrian Rumiz

Softball

Tony Jackson

Tennis

Daniel DiLucca

Delegate representing all sports with less than 100 participants

Brian Martin

 

2.       Endorses continued negotiation with the following sports to encourage the nomination of a Sports Committee delegate:

 

Sport

Basketball

Australian Football (AFL)

Athletics

Cricket

Rugby League

Swimming

Tag Football

 

3.      Endorses continued negotiation with the Camden Valley Basketball Association and the Liverpool Basketball Association to identify a single delegate to represent basketball with the results of those negotiations with the two Associations to be communicated to Councillors through the CEO update.

 

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

 


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ITEM NO:       DCC 06

FILE NO:        097690.2017

SUBJECT:     Appointment of Councillors to committees and affiliated bodies

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council consider the following options relating to the operation, or otherwise, of the Multicultural Advisory Committee:

 

1.   The MAC be re-established in similar form to other Council Committees, with a Charter to be formulated and adopted;

2.   Rather than re-establish a MAC, that Council continues to build on established networks and forums as the means by which Council maintains an open line of communication between Council and local ethnic communities, harnesses community skills and leadership and promotes accessible services for the wider

community.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Kaliyanda          Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

 

Council builds on established networks and forums as the means by which Council maintains an open line of communication between Council and local ethnic communities, harnesses community skills and leadership and promotes accessible services for the wider community. In line with the outcomes of consultation on the Community Strategic Plan, Council create concrete strategies to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion within the Liverpool area for established and emerging ethnic communities. Council should also investigate any budgetary requirements for the development and/or implementation of these strategies and present this information to the September Council meeting.

 

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

 


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Chief Financial Officer

 

ITEM NO:       CFO 01

FILE NO:        087813.2017

SUBJECT:     Investment Report March 2017

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council receives and notes this report.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Rhodes

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

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

 


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ITEM NO:       CFO 02

FILE NO:        090008.2017

SUBJECT:     Minutes of Budget Review Panel 23 March 2017

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council adopts the minutes of the Budget Review Panel meeting held on 23 March 2017.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Rhodes .

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

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

 


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Economic Development Report

 

ITEM NO:       DEE 01

FILE NO:        063546.2017

SUBJECT:     Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.    Dissolves the charter for the Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce.

 

2.    Writes to the Community members thanking them for their time and input.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                            Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Balloot

 

That Council receives and notes the report.

 

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

 


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Committee Reports

 

ITEM NO:       CTTE 01

FILE NO:        086791.2017

SUBJECT:     Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee held on Thursday 2 March 2017

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council receives and adopts the minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee meeting held on Thursday 2 March 2017.

 

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.

 


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ITEM NO:       CTTE 02

FILE NO:        089972.2017

SUBJECT:     Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 15 March 2017

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.       Receives and adopts the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 15 March 2017.

2.       Adopts the following recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting:

2.1     Item 1 - 4-8 Lyn Parade, Prestons - Traffic facility at the driveway.

·     Council defer the consideration of the proposed seagull island for engineering design.

2.2     Item 2 - Nagle Street, Liverpool - Review of existing Children’s Crossing.

·     Council notes the Committee’s recommendation that the traffic and pedestrian volumes at the existing Children’s Crossing do not meet the RMS warrant and that the existing Children’s Crossing is to remain.

·     All stakeholders are advised of Council’s action.

2.3     Item 3 - O’Brien Parade, Liverpool - Proposed traffic calming devices.

·     Council requests the NSW Police continue speed enforcement along O’Brien Parade for the next six months.

·     Council monitors traffic speeds to determine if a speed cushion is required and report findings to the Local Traffic Committee for further consideration.

·     All stakeholders are advised of Council’s action.

2.4     Item 4 - Bernera Road, Edmondson Park - Proposed signs and linemarking scheme for road upgrade.

·     Council approves the signs and linemarking plan for the proposed Bernera Road upgrade, as presented in Attachments 4.2.1 to 4.2.6 with the Traffic Committee approved changes.

·     Council writes to the RMS to approve and arrange installation of the relevant speed limit signs along Bernera Road.

2.5     Item 5 - Moore Street, Liverpool - Proposed changes to existing parking restrictions.

·     Council supports the proposed changes to the existing signs along the northern side of Moore Street, between George and Bigge Streets.

·     All stakeholders are advised of Council’s action.

2.6     Item 6 - Hanover Street, Cecil Hills - Proposed parking restrictions

·     Council seeks approval from the RMS and police to install ‘No Parking, 9pm-5am’ restrictions along Hanover Street, Cecil Hills, on both sides between its intersections with Ulster Street.

·     Council advises the affected residents that in accordance with Council’s policy only two resident parking permits can be provided.

·     All stakeholders are advised of Council’s action.

2.7     Item 7- Myall Road, Casula - Proposed changes to signs and linemarking in front of Casula High School

·     Council approves the amendments to the signs and linemarking as noted in the body of the report along Myall Road, Casula.

·     All stakeholders are advised of Council’s action.

2.8     Item 8 - Latina Circuit, Prestons - Proposed additional parking restrictions

·     Council supports the installation of additional ‘No Stopping’ restrictions along both sides of Latina Circuit from 8:00am -9:30am and 2:30pm-4:00pm during school days at the following locations for a six month trial:

·     Southern side between house numbers 15 and 41

·     Northern side between house numbers 28 and 68

·     Both sides of the street from house numbers15-28

·     All stakeholders are advised of Council’s action.

2.9     Item TD1 - George Street and Northumberland Street - Update on traffic arrangements

·      Council to approve the Committee’s recommendation that the existing one-way traffic arrangements along George Street and Northumberland Street remain.

2.10   Item TD2 - Memorial Avenue, Liverpool - Existing bus stop/shelter

·      Council and the local bus company, Transit System, representatives are to undertake a joint inspection to resolve the issue.

3.       Notes that there is provision in Council’s Operational Plan for the implementation of each recommendation.

 

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION

  

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Shelton

 

That the recommendation be adopted with the exception of 2.6   Item 6 - Hanover Street, Cecil Hills - Proposed parking restrictions. With respect to 2.6, Item 6, Council officers to investigate the most suitable solution for this street and the CEO to be delegated the authority to determine this item.

 

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

 


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Notices of Motion

 

ITEM NO:       NOM 01

FILE NO:        099313.2017

SUBJECT:     Fire and Emergency Services Levy Bill

 

NOTICE OF MOTION

 

That Council as part of its communication strategy, ensures that future rate notices at least contain a line item identifying the current 11.7% annual emergency services levy communities have been paying.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

 

That Council as part of its communication strategy, ensures that future rate notices at least contain a reference to the current 11.7% annual emergency services levy communities have been paying.

 

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

 


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ITEM NO:       NOM 02

FILE NO:        099463.2017

SUBJECT:     Collingwood House

 

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council produces a print flyer providing basic details as to the history and features of Collingwood House, and that Friends of Collingwood Inc be invited to give input to the format thereof.  

 

COUNCIL DECISION

    

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

 

That Council produces a print flyer providing basic details as to the history and features of Collingwood House, and that Friends of Collingwood Inc be invited to give input to the format thereof.

In addition, Council collaborates with other Councils and other stakeholders as it has been doing with respect to the promotion of heritage items and other tourist attractions in the Greater Western Sydney including by electronic platforms incorporating an electronic app.     

 

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

 


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Confidential Items

Clr Harle, Clr Rhodes, Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Shelton, Clr Ayyad and Clr Hadchiti left the Chambers at 7:45pm

 

With the above Councillors leaving the Chambers, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:45pm due to a lack of a quorum (in accordance with Clause 9.1 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice).

 

Clr Harle, Clr Rhodes, Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Shelton and Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 7:47pm.

 

Mayor Waller resumed the meeting at 7:47pm.

 

ITEM NO:       CONF 01

FILE NO:        078680.2017

SUBJECT:     Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee - Expressions of Interest

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.       Receives and notes this report.

 

2.       Endorses the recommended community representatives for the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Mayor Waller advised that this item was not considered at this meeting as a few Councillors left the Chambers due to a Declaration of Interest in relation to the item and as such the meeting did not have a quorum.  The Mayor advised that the matter will therefore be delegated to her to determine under delegated authority under the Local Government Act 1993 subject to obtaining legal advice to confirm that it can be delegated to the Mayor.  If it cannot be delegated to the Mayor to determine, then a further motion will come back to Council.

 


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ITEM NO:       CONF 02

FILE NO:        088015.2017

SUBJECT:     Acquisition of Part Lot 1 DP 547931, Illaroo Road, Prestons for drainage purposes

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.       Approves the acquisition of part Lot 1 DP 547931, Illaroo Road, Prestons, containing the area of approximately 3,918 square metres for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachments;

 

2.       Upon settlement of the acquisition, classifies the portion of Lot 1 DP547931, Illaroo Road, Prestons, 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 conduction (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 Rhodes

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

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

 


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Clr Ayyad returned to the Chambers at 7:49pm.

ITEM NO:       CONF 03

FILE NO:        093367.2017

SUBJECT:     Easement for Access over Lot 3 DP 703565, Lot 82 DP 790072 and Lot 1 DP 1196393, Speed Street, Liverpool

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

1.    Approves the granting of an easement for access over Lot 3 DP 703565, Lot 82 DP790072  and Lot 1 DP 1196393, Speed Street, Liverpool, benefiting the owners of 2-4 Speed Street, Liverpool being GP Superclinic Liverpool Pty Ltd;

 

2.    Agrees to transfer the compensation amount into the Property Development Reserve;

 

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

 

4.    Keeps this report confidential 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. 

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved Clr Shelton               Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

 

That the matter be deferred and that another valuation on the subject land be obtained.

 

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

 


 

THE MEETING CLOSED AT 7:50pm

 

 

<Signature>

Name: Wendy Waller

Title:     Mayor

Date:     31 May 2017

I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on  26 April 2017. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.