Addendum Agenda of Ordinary Meeting

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Economic Development Report

DEE 01

Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce

Strategic Direction	Vibrant Prosperous City Position Liverpool as the destination of choice to attract business and investment in South Western Sydney
Key Policy	Economic Development Strategy
File Ref	142997.2017
Report By	Julie Scott - Acting Director Economic Development
Approved By	Julie Scott - Acting Director Economic Development

Executive Summary

To report back to Council on this item which was submitted to the 26 April 2017 Council meeting and then subsequently discussed at the Councillors Briefing Session on 25 May 2017.

At its meeting of 28 May 2014 Council resolved to:

1. Establish the Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce to be chaired by the Mayor with membership as detailed in this report.

2. Appoint the Mayor and Councillors Hadchiti, Mamone and Waller (and Clr Karnib as an alternate) as Taskforce members and update the Badgerys Creek Taskforce Draft Charter.

3. Endorse the creation of the Airport Coordination Working Group

4. Amalgamate the Economic Development and Tourism and Events Committees and schedule Taskforce Committee meetings on the same day.

The purpose of this report is to detail the changes that have occurred since then and the newly focused priorities for the Western Sydney Airport, and request dissolution of the Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

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

2. Note that matters pertaining to the construction and operation of the new airport will be reported back to Council from the CEO via the District Forums and Council’s Strategic Panel.

3. Write to the members of the Taskforce thanking them for their contribution and advising them of the new communication process via the District Forums and Council’s Strategic Panel for regular updates on the Western Sydney Airport.

BACKGROUND

This matter was reported to the 26 April 2017 Council meeting. At that meeting it was recommended 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 resolved that:

Council receives and notes the report.

The matter was subsequently discussed at the Councillors Briefing Session on 25 May 2017. At the Briefing Session it was suggested and agreed to that the Charter and Taskforce be dissolved. Council’s CEO has been appointed to the Federal Government Taskforce Forum on Western Sydney Airport (FOWSA) where matters pertaining to the construction and operation of the new airport will be discussed. The CEO will report back to Council via the District Forums and Council’s Strategic Panel on any relevant matters, and it was agreed that this process was the appropriate mechanism for communication on airport matters.

In addition to the dissolution of the Taskforce, it was agreed that Council should write to the members of the Taskforce thanking them for their contribution and advising them of the new communication process via the District Forums and Council’s Strategic Panel for regular updates on the Western Sydney Airport.

REPORT

The Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce held its first meeting 6 August 2014. In the initial stages, the Taskforce provided the opportunity for Council to receive updates from a variety of external stakeholders including the Federal Department of Infrastructure who have been proactive in their relationship with Council. Due to delays in the development of the Western Sydney Airport Plans, the taskforce was moved to an as needs timeframe, and meetings became intermittent.

With the release of the Western Sydney Airport Plans, and Council Officers roles in different planning stages, it is recommended that the Badgerys Creek Taskforce be dissolved. With the creation of the Strategic Panel, an internal Project Control Group and the recruitment of an Aerotropolis Officer, it is considered that the Taskforce would only be a repetition of information to the same stakeholders populating the Strategic Committee and the Project Control Group. In addition to this, Council’s CEO, Kiersten Fishburn will be a member on the Forum On Western Sydney Airport (FOWSA).

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic and Financial	Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues. Facilitate economic development. The new airport is expected to generate 20,000 jobs in the Liverpool LGA alone. Investment in strategic land use planning will be essential to optimise long term economic and employment outcomes for the Liverpool community.
Environmental and Sustainability	Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options. It is important that the environmental impacts of the new airport are effectively managed and mitigated. Advocacy and planning for sustainable transport solutions will be key priorities for the new taskforce committee and working party.
Social and Cultural	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership and Governance	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.

ATTACHMENTS

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Committee Reports

CTTE 02

Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2017

Strategic Direction	Proud Engaged City Engage and consult with the community to enhance opportunities for communication and involvement
Key Policy	Community Engagement Policy
File Ref	141758.2017
Report By	Ash Chand - Executive Planner
Approved By	Lina Kakish - Acting Director Planning and Growth

Executive Summary

This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2017.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2017.

2. Delegates authority to the Chief Executive Officer to consider the content of the Minutes, and report back to Council on any relevant issues arising.

REPORT

1. The Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2017 are attached for the information of Council.

2. The Minutes identify a number of actions that require consideration by Council staff, some of which will have financial impact on Council.

3. Council officers will consider the costs and implications of the recommendations put forward by the Committee, and the Chief Executive Officer will report back to Council in due course.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic and Financial	There are financial considerations. It is recommended that staff consider these implications, and where necessary, bring a further report to Council to investigate the costs and implications.
Environmental and Sustainability	There are various environmental and sustainability considerations relevant to the development of the Moorebank Intermodal site.
Social and Cultural	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership and Governance	Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2017 View

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CTTE 02	Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2017
Attachment 1	Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2017

MINUTES OF THE INTERMODAL COMMITTEE

15 MAY 2017

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Councillor Hadchiti (CTH) Chair

John Anderson (JA) Committee Member

Richard Azar (RA) Committee Member

Jennifer French (JF) Committee Member

Fiona Macnaught (FM) Committee Member

Kristie Williams (KW) Committee Member

Darren Foxe (DF) Committee Member Alternate

Bernie Williams (BW) Committee Member Alternate

OTHER ATTENDEES:

Councillor Harle (CPH) Councillor

Councillor Hagarty (CNH) Councillor

Lina Kakish (LK) Acting Director Planning and Growth

Bruce Macnee (BM) Manager Strategic Planning

Ash Chand (AC) Executive Planner

David Maguire (DM) Public Officer/ Acting Head of Audit and Risk

Christopher Guthrie (CG) Acting Senior Officer – Major Projects

APOLOGIES:

None

ITEM NO: 1

SUBJECT: WELCOME, ATTENDANCE, APOLOGIES AND OPENING

Chair welcomed all to the newly reformed Committee.

ITEM NO: 2

SUBJECT: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

KW declared works for Transport for NSW.

No other members of the Committee declared a pecuniary/non-pecuniary, significant/less than significant interest in any items discussed.

ITEM NO: 3

SUBJECT: CODE OF CONDUCT

DM briefed attendees on roles and responsibilities under Code of Conduct Policy as Committee members.

CTH requested DM also advise Committee role of PAC regarding Intermodal and potential conflict (refer to 4.3)

ITEM NO: 4

SUBJECT: UPDATE OF PROGRESS OF INTERMODAL

4.1 Government direction

CTH provided update on Council current position with regard to Moorebank Intermodal and the role of Commonwealth and State governments.

4.2 Applications and responses

AC provided update on current status of the Intermodal applications and Council’s responses to date, including submissions and formal representations to relevant authorities.

CTH advised Council retaining Cardno to assist in reviewing materials and preparing submissions for future applications for the Intermodal.

BM advised that Council is in the process of creating a new project officer position to respond to the Intermodal.

4.3 Planning Assessment Commission

AC updated the role of Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) in the approvals process.

JF questioned Council position on the potential conflict of interest by Commissioner Paul Forward with regard to his perceived bias the approval process for the Intermodal applications.

DM informed the Committee that he had already provided legal advice to Council regarding the issue of any conflict of interest relating to the PAC which he could not divulge as it was confidential legal advice to Council.

DM stated that the appropriate process was for JF, as a RAID member, to make a complaint under the PAC Code of Conduct using the complaints process set out in the PAC Code of Conduct and that JF could also make a complaint to the Office of NSW Ombudsman.

4.4 Economic Development

CG provided update on Council communications with Intermodal proponents regarding local economic investment and employment opportunities.

ITEM NO: 5

SUBJECT: COUNCIL MINUTES/REPORTS

Nil

ITEM NO: 6

SUBJECT: PRESENTATION

Nil

ITEM NO: 7

SUBJECT: OTHER BUSINESS

JF raised an issue about the baseline assumptions of the assessment of social impacts undertaken by proponents in support of the Intermodal.

Motion 1: That Council engage Council’s consultant, Cardno, to undertake review of materials within the separate applications for the Intermodal proposal, with the view to undertake an independent and comprehensive Social Impact Assessment of the Intermodal proposal.

Moved: JF Seconded: JA

JF raised the issue of the impact on air quality and the potential for Council to install air quality monitoring stations to set baseline measures before the start of the construction and operation of the Intermodal.

Motion 2: That Council investigate options to undertake the installation and management of air quality monitoring stations.

Moved: JF Seconded: JA

JA raised the issue of koala populations on or near the Intermodal site and the potential impact on the threatened species.

Motion 3: That Council investigate Koala populations on or near the Intermodal site.

Moved: JA Seconded: JF

JF raised the role of the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) regarding the Intermodal proposal and the possible relocation of the Intermodal.

Motion 4: That the Intermodal Committee seek a meeting with Sydney Commissioner Sheridan Dudley to discuss issues of the Intermodal development, particularly traffic and Intermodal development planning at Eastern Creek and the Badgerys Creek Airport, requesting the attendance of Sydney Commission head Lucy Turnbull to advocate for an Intermodal-free development plan for Liverpool.

Moved: JF Seconded: JA

CTH questioned the status of the RMS modelling of cumulative traffic impacts, and he requested that Council should undertake an independent peer review of the study when it is available.

Motion 5: That Council undertake an independent peer review of the RMS modelling of cumulative traffic impacts when the study is completed.

Moved: CTH Seconded: JA

JA raised the role of Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons in opposing the Intermodal.

Motion 6: That Council support motions of Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons that all planning decisions relating to the Moorebank Intermodal be suspended until an independent scientific study is conducted and a review of NSW Freight Policy is completed.

Moved: JA Seconded: CTH

ITEM NO: 8

SUBJECT: CLOSE

Meeting closed at 7.40pm.