COUNCIL AGENDA
Ordinary Council Meeting
25 July 2018
FRANCIS GREENWAY CENTRE
170 GEORGE STREET LIVERPOOL
You are hereby notified that an Ordinary Council Meeting of Liverpool City Council will be held at the Francis Greenway Centre, 170 George Street, Liverpool on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 commencing at 6.00pm. Doors to the Francis Greenway Centre will open at 5.50pm.
Liverpool City Council Meetings are taped for the purposes of minute taking and record keeping. If you have any enquiries please contact Council and Executive Services on 8711 7584.
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Kiersten Fishburn
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Order of Business
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Acknowledgment of Country and Prayer
National Anthem
Apologies
Condolences
Confirmation of Minutes
Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 June 2018..................................................................... 7
Declarations of Interest
Public Forum
Mayoral Report
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Notices of Motion Of Rescission
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Development Application Determination Report
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City Economy and Growth Report
EGROW 01 Draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (Amendment 72) - Centre-based child care facilities as Additional Permitted Use at 525 Cowpasture Road, Len Waters Estate ............................................................................................................. 43......... 1
EGROW 02 Street Naming................................................................................................. 46......... 2
EGROW 03 Draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment 70) - rezoning land from RE1 Public Recreation to B2 Local Centre, at Carnes Hill Marketplace 49 3
EGROW 04 Draft City Activation Strategy......................................................................... 53......... 4
EGROW 05 Voluntary Planning Agreement in conjunction with DA-681/2017/A at 55 Yarrunga Road Prestons ............................................................................................... 59......... 5
Chief Executive Officer Report
CEO 01 Local Government NSW Conference 2018................................................... 70......... 6
CEO 02 Media Policy................................................................................................... 93......... 7
City Community and Culture Report
COM 01 Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship............................................ 102......... 8
COM 02 Mandaean Community in Liverpool - Baptismal area on the banks of the Georges River.............................................................................................................. 106......... 9
COM 03 Expansion of Live Life Get Active Camps in Liverpool................................ 109....... 10
COM 04 Post Exhibition Report - Draft Social Justice Policy.................................... 114....... 11
City Corporate Report
CORP 01 Investment Report June 2018...................................................................... 129....... 12
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City Infrastructure and Environment Report
INF 01 Speaking 4 the Planet (S4P) Event.............................................................. 137....... 13
Committee Reports
CTTE 01 Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 3 May 2018 141 14
CTTE 02 Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee meeting held on 14 June 2018 151 15
CTTE 03 Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 June 2018..................................................... 157....... 16
CTTE 04 Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meetings held in March, April, May and June 2018..................................................................................................... 159....... 17
CTTE 05 Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee meeting held on 31 May 2018 177....... 18
Questions with Notice
Presentations by Councillors
Notices of Motion
NOM 01 The Fix NSW Transport Coalition's Lantern Walk ....................................... 193....... 19
NOM 02 Liverpool's Time is Now................................................................................ 195....... 20
NOM 03 Koala Habitat and Wildlife Protection in Support of the Georges River Koala Network......................................................................................................... 198....... 21
Council in Closed Session
The following items are listed for consideration by Council in Closed Session with the public excluded, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 as listed below:
CONF 01 Funding Initiative – Lurnea Community Hub (Phillips Park, Lurnea)
Reason: Item CONF 01 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(d i) of the Local Government Act because it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting
HELD ON 27 June 2018
PRESENT:
Mayor Wendy Waller
Councillor Ayyad
Councillor Balloot
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Hagarty
Councillor Harle
Councillor Kaliyanda
Councillor Karnib
Councillor Rhodes
Councillor Shelton
Ms Kiersten Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Chris White, Director City Corporate
Ms Tina Sangiuliano, Acting Director City Community and Culture
Ms Margaret Diebert, Acting Director City Presentation
Mr Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment
The meeting commenced at 6:00pm.
OPENING 6:00pm.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, The prayer of the Council was read by Pastor
PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND Claudio Alosi from Living Grace Christian Church.
AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY
NATIONAL ANTHEM The National Anthem performed and recorded by Rebekah Ferro was played at the meeting.
APOLOGIES Nil.
CONDOLENCES
Elsie Mallett (read by Mayor Waller)
Elsie Mallett was born on 3 February 1935 and died on 29 May 2018 after a short illness.
Elsie lived in the Liverpool area for more than fifty years and was a long-time member of the Liverpool Seniors Network and Liverpool Catholic Club Over 55’s Club.
As the Liverpool Seniors Network Social Secretary, Elsie worked tirelessly over the years to enhance the quality of life for Liverpool seniors. She was actively involved in planning and delivery of annual Seniors Week activities, bus trips and seniors expos. Elsie would generously buy gifts throughout the year for raffles held at each Seniors Concert, with proceeds going to senior groups and the aged care ward at Liverpool Hospital.
Elsie’s support to the local seniors will be greatly missed.
On behalf of all at Liverpool City Council, I humbly express my deepest condolences to Elsie Mallett’s family and friends at this difficult time. I am sure that Elsie’s community spirit will live on in all those whom had the pleasure of knowing her.
May she rest in peace.
Council observed one minute silence for Elsie Mallett.
Motion Moved: Mayor Waller Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council writes to the family of Elsie Mallett expressing our condolences for their loss.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Confirmation of Minutes
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
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That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 30 May 2018 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting. On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
Declarations of Interest
Clr Ayyad declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item NOM 01: Medium Density Development
Reason: Clr Ayyad owns a property that may be affected by new legislation.
Clr Ayyad remained in the Chambers for the duration of the item.
Clr Kaliyanda declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item COM 01: Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship
Reason: Clr Kaliyanda has a long standing association with the organisation applying for the grants, as an unpaid volunteer.
Clr Kaliyanda remained in the Chambers for the duration of the item.
Clr Hadchiti declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 02: Proposed Austral/Leppington North Planning Controls Amendments
Reason: Clr Hadchiti owns property within the Camden side of the precinct.
Clr Hadchiti left the Chambers for the duration of the item.
Mayor Waller declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 04: Exempt Development Provisions for Fencing in Cartwright
Reason: Mayor Waller resides in Cartwright.
Mayor Waller remained in the Chambers for the duration of the item.
Note: Mayor Waller’s declaration of interest on this item was made later in the meeting.
Public Forum
Presentation – items not on agenda
Liverpool Youth Council
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That a three minute extension of time be given to the speakers.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Motion: Moved: Clr Karnib Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the time be extended until the speaker has finished.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Representation – items on agenda
CTTE 04 - Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 16 May 2018.
Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hadid
That a three minute extension of time be given to the speaker.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
CTTE 04 - Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 16 May 2018. Court.
3. Mr Scott Hawkins from Belgravia Leisure addressed Council on the following item:
CEO 01 - Endorsement of Delivery Program 2017-2021 & Operational Plan 2018-19 and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy).
4. Dr Stephen Conarty from Liverpool Hospital addressed Council on the following item:
EGROW 03 – Smoking in Macquarie Mall
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City Economy and Growth Report
ITEM NO: EGROW 01
FILE NO: 136272.2018
SUBJECT: Street naming
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Supports the street names Rieckmann Lane, Bratchell Court and Brushtail Court noted in Items 1 and 2 of this report;
2. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to begin the process of gazettal; and
3. Does not support the renaming of part of Dragoon Road noted in Item 3.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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Clr Hadchiti left the Chambers at 6:31pm.
ITEM NO: EGROW 02
FILE NO: 141323.2018
SUBJECT: Proposed Austral/Leppington North Planning Controls Amendments
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Supports the drafting of a Development Control Plan and State Environmental Planning Policy amendment to the proposed road network in the Austral/Leppington North release area including local area traffic management controls and consequential amendments to the Austral / Leppington North Contributions Plan;
2. Note that opportunities to undertake some or all of this work as part of a City Deal commitment to review the design and engineering standards for the Western City District will be explored; and
3. Receives a further report detailing the draft SEPP, DCP and Contributions Plan amendments once drafted.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Harle
1. Supports the drafting of a Development Control Plan and State Environmental Planning Policy amendment to the proposed road network in the Austral/Leppington North release area including local area traffic management controls and consequential amendments to the Austral / Leppington North Contributions Plan with particular emphasis on the question of carriageway width;
2. Note that opportunities to undertake some or all of this work as part of a City Deal commitment to review the design and engineering standards for the Western City District will be explored; and
3. Receives a further report detailing the draft SEPP, DCP and Contributions Plan amendments once drafted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
Note: Clr Hadchiti was not in the Chambers when this item was voted on. |
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Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 6:37pm.
ITEM NO: EGROW 03
FILE NO: 148735.2018
SUBJECT: Smoking in Macquarie Mall
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes this report; and
2. Determines what, if any, decisions they wish to make regarding this issue, noting the options presented in Section 5 of this report.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the report;
2. Adopts a 12 month trial of Option One shown on page sixty-five of the Council meeting agenda (and as shown below) to commence in six months;
1. Designate Macquarie Mall as a smoke-free zone, the requirements of which will be: a) Develop and implement a comprehensive education and communications program, prior to and during the smoke-free zone implementation, to raise awareness amongst the community and business owners;
b) Erect signage in Macquarie Mall which clearly communicates that it is a smoke-free zone;
c) Amend the Macquarie Mall Outdoor Dining Permit to ensure permit holders’ adherence to the smoke-free zone;
d) Increase active patrols by Council rangers to enforce conditions of the revised Macquarie Mall Outdoor Dining Permit; and
e) Lobby NSW Health to increase active patrols towards the enforcement of smoke-free zones.
3. Investigates other public places and Council-owned properties for possible future inclusion within the provisions of Option One on page sixty-five of the report; and
4. Evaluates the feasibility of the installation of smoking kiosks in affected areas.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Ayyad
That Council:
1. Receive and note this report;
2. Defer any decision until all relevant stakeholders including the CBD Committee are consulted further; and
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Shelton) was declared LOST. The Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) then became the Motion and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED. |
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ITEM NO: EGROW 04
FILE NO: 154218.2018
SUBJECT: Exempt Development Provisions for Fencing in Cartwright
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Ayyad
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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ITEM NO: EGROW 05
FILE NO: 164262.2018
SUBJECT: Sydney Western City Planning Panel Membership
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
Mayor Waller called a 5 minute recess of Council at 7:15pm.
Mayor Waller reopened the meeting at 7:21pm without Clr Hadid and Clr Kaliyanda present.
Clr Hadid and Clr Kaliyanda returned to the meeting at 7:24pm.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hagarty
That Council:
1. Receive and note this report;
2. Appoint Mayor Waller and Clr Harle as Council’s Sydney Western City Planning Panel members;
4. Make these appointments for the remainder of this Council term.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Balloot
1. Receive and note this report;
2. Appoint Mayor Waller and Clr Harle as Council’s Sydney Western City Planning Panel members;
3. Clr Rhodes to be Clr Harle’s alternate and Councillor Ayyad to be Mayor Waller’s alternate; and
4. Make these appointments for the remainder of this Council term.
On being put to the meeting the Motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Rhodes) lapsed.
Clrs Harle and Rhodes asked that their names be recorded as having voted against the Motion. |
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Chief Executive Officer Report
ITEM NO: CEO 01
FILE NO: 144818.2018
SUBJECT: Endorsement of Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2018-19 and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy)
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council:
a) Parking fees to remain as per 2017/18 fees and charges b) Outdoor Café Permit – Macquarie Mall fees to remain as per 2017/18 fees and charges
a) Parking fees to remain as per 2017/18 fees and charges b) Outdoor Café Permit – Macquarie Mall fees to remain as per 2017/18 fees and charges
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council:
On being put to the meeting the Motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hagarty) lapsed.
Division called (for the Motion moved by Clr Hadchiti):
Vote for: Clr Ayyad Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Harle Clr Rhodes
Vote against: Mayor Waller Clr Hagarty Clr Kaliyanda Clr Karnib Clr Shelton |
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ITEM NO: CEO 02
FILE NO: 153848.2018
SUBJECT: Committee meeting minute approval process
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the revised approach to the meeting minute approval process for all Committees of Council.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hagarty
That Council endorses the revised approach to the meeting minute approval process for all Committees of Council as set out on page eighty-three of the report except with items four, five and six to be amended to read as follows:
4. A revised version of the minutes to be recirculated to all voting members who attended the meeting once any wording in dispute has been amended in accordance with advice from the Chairperson who shall refer to any recording where available.
5. Meeting minutes to be tabled in Council for noting of the minutes and adoption of the resolution /recommendations.
6. At the subsequent committee meeting the minutes may be confirmed or amended as the committee sees fit.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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City Community and Culture Report
ITEM NO: COM 01
FILE NO: 132770.2018
SUBJECT: Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the funding recommendation of $10,000 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program for the following project:
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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ITEM NO: COM 02
FILE NO: 152568.2018
SUBJECT: Liverpool City Council Sporting Grants Program 2017/2018
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts the following recommendations for the allocation of sporting grants funding, as recommended by the Liverpool Sports Committee grants assessment panel:
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council:
2. Officers review the unsuccessful applications to ensure they don’t meet the criteria.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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ITEM NO: COM 03
FILE NO: 160408.2018
SUBJECT: Leisure Centre Event Fees Comparison
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Harle
That Council receives and notes this report and that Belgravia Leisure be invited to give regular updates at the Tourism and Events Committee meetings about their planned festivals, exhibitions and events that are being held at the Whitlam Centre.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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ITEM NO: COM 04
FILE NO: 161102.2018
SUBJECT: Liverpool Listens and Liverpool District Forums Evaluation
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes this report; 2. Renew the subscription of Liverpool Listens for a further three years from 2018-2021 to allow this platform to expand on its current functions, and maintain consistent engagement methods for both internal and external users; 3. Continue with the Rural District Forum to be held on a bi-monthly basis; 4. Continue the Eastern District Forum and change its frequency from quarterly to bi-monthly; 5. Continue operating the amalgamated 2168 District Forum and 2168 Resident Action Group, meeting monthly during the day; 6. Continue the New Release District Forum on a quarterly basis; 7. Amalgamate the City Centre District Forum with the existing CBD Committee; 8. Discontinue the Established District Forum; and 9. Deliver community forums on a needs basis, inviting government and private sector representatives, for broader community engagement on matters of interest and concern. |
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COUNCIL DECISION Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Ayyad
That Council:
1. Receives and notes this report; 2. Renew the subscription of Liverpool Listens for a further three years from 2018-2021 to allow this platform to expand on its current functions, and maintain consistent engagement methods for both internal and external users; 3. Continue with the Rural District Forum to be held on a bi-monthly basis; 4. Continue the Eastern District Forum and change its frequency from quarterly to bi-monthly; 5. Continue operating the amalgamated 2168 District Forum and 2168 Resident Action Group, meeting monthly during the day; 6. Amalgamate the Established District Forum with the New Release District Forum and hold on a quarterly basis; 7. Amalgamate the City Centre District Forum with the existing CBD Committee; 8. Discontinue the Established District Forum; and 9. Deliver community forums on a needs basis, inviting government and private sector representatives, for broader community engagement on matters of interest and concern. Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Harle That Council: 1. Receives and notes this report; 2. Renew the subscription of Liverpool Listens for a further three years from 2018-2021 to allow this platform to expand on its current functions, and maintain consistent engagement methods for both internal and external users; 3. Continue with the Rural District Forum to be held on a bi-monthly basis; 4. Continue the Eastern District Forum and change its frequency from quarterly to bi-monthly; 5. Continue operating the amalgamated 2168 District Forum and 2168 Resident Action Group, meeting monthly during the day; 6. Continue the New Release District Forum on a quarterly basis; 7. The City Centre District Forum is run on an as needs basis; 8. Discontinue the Established District Forum; and 9. Deliver community forums on a needs basis, inviting government and private sector representatives, for broader community engagement on matters of interest and concern.
On being put to the meeting the Motion (moved Clr Hadchiti) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Rhodes) lapsed. |
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City Corporate Report
ITEM NO: CORP 01
FILE NO: 142853.2018
SUBJECT: Investment Report May 2018
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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COUNCIL DECISION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the report; and
2. Conducts a cost benefit analysis into membership of WSROC.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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ITEM NO: CORP 02
FILE NO: 151072.2018
SUBJECT: Local Government Remunerational Tribunal Annual Report and Determination under sections 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1993
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council pursuant to Section 248 and 249 of the Act, resolves to fix the fees payable to the Mayor and Councillors for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 to an amount equal to the maximum allowable under the determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, dated 17 April 2018.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council:
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Mayor Waller called a recess of Council at 8:14pm.
Mayor Waller reopened the meeting at 8:20 pm with all Councillors present with the exception of Clrs Ayyad, Hadchiti and Hadid. |
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Committee Reports
ITEM NO: CTTE 01
FILE NO: 141974.2018
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2018
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 May 2018.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty 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: CTTE 02
FILE NO: 144683.2018
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Strategic Panel held on 4 June 2018
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 4 June 2018.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hagarty
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 4 June 2018, noting that there was no quorum in any event and therefore no resolutions.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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ITEM NO: CTTE 03
FILE NO: 154913.2018
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 May 2018
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 May 2018.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 May 2018 with the following amendment:
· The words “Deputy Chair” to be removed from Clr Shelton’s name in the Councillor’s attendee list.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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Clrs Ayyad, Hadchiti and Hadid returned to the Chambers at 8:24pm.
ITEM NO: CTTE 04
FILE NO: 156791.2018
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 16 May 2018
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts the following recommendations as outlined in the attached minutes:
i) Item 1 - College Street/Moore Street, Liverpool - Proposed changes to the existing on-street parking. · Conversion of the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone along College Street outside Liverpool TAFE to nine (9) ‘2P’ car parking spaces (with ‘Rear to Kerb’ restriction), 10m ‘No Parking’ restriction and six (6) ‘Motor Bikes Only’ spaces, as shown in Attachment 1.1. · Conversion of the ‘Front to Kerb’ spaces along Moore Street, Liverpool, to ‘Rear to Kerb’
spaces. ii) Item 2 - Mannix Parade, Warwick Farm - Proposed introduction of resident parking scheme · Introduction of a Resident Parking Scheme and associated parking restrictions indicating ‘2P PERMIT HOLDERS EXCEPTED, AREA LCC-003’ in Council’s car park fronting Mannix Parade, Warwick Farm. · The Roads and Maritime Services concurrence be
sought prior to installing ‘2P’ parking restrictions. iii) Item 3 - Campbell Street, Liverpool - Proposed raised threshold at the existing pedestrian crossing. · Upgrade the existing marked pedestrian crossing across Campbell Street, as shown in Attachment 3.1. · RMS is to be requested to signpost 40 km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area in the Campbell Street section between Bigge Street and Bathurst Street, Liverpool.
iv) Item 4 - Cubitt Drive, Denham Court - Road safety improvements · Carry out linemarking and signposting in the vicinity of 23 and 25 Cubitt Drive, Denham Court.
v) Item 5 - Sadleir Avenue, Sadleir - Relocation of a bus stop • Relocation of the existing bus stop at the front of 4 Sadleir Avenue, Sadleir, is to be deferred for review in two or three months following the launch of new bus timetable in June 2018.
vi) Item 6 - Liverpool City Centre - Special community event, Festival of Chariots · The event is classified as Class 2 Special Event according to the RMS Special Event guidelines. The applicant is to: o Submit Traffic Management Plan to Council and RMS for endorsement. o Police approval for the management of the street parade and rolling road closures. o Advertisement of event in the local papers. o Submission of a public liability insurance. · Council is to arrange meeting with the event organisers, Police, bus companies to ensure minimum impact from the proposed event.
vii) Item 7 - Railway Street and Railway Serviceway, Liverpool - Special community event, ‘Eat Your Heart Out Liverpool’ · The event is classified as Class 2 Special Event according to the RMS Special Event guidelines. The applicant is to: o Submit Traffic Management Plan to the RMS for endorsement. o Police approval and management of the street closure. o Advertisement of event in the local
papers. viii) Item 8 - Liverpool City Centre - Special community event, NAIDOC street parade · The event is classified as Class 4
Special Event (under police control) according to the RMS Special Event
guidelines. ix) Item 9 - Edmondson Park Town Centre Development - Proposed bus stops · Approves the proposed bus stops, bus zones locations
and associated signs and linemarking scheme as shown in Attachments 9.2 and
9.3. x) Item 10 - Items approved under Delegated Authority · 13 Items were approved
under delegated authorities during the period 7 March 2018 to 4 May 2018. xi) Item 11 - Liverpool Local Traffic Committee Charter · The Local Traffic Committee Charter was adopted by the Committee.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council adopts the following recommendations as outlined in the attached minutes:
i) Item 1 - College Street/Moore Street, Liverpool - Proposed changes to the existing on-street parking. · Conversion of the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone along College Street outside Liverpool TAFE to nine (9) ‘2P’ car parking spaces (with ‘Rear to Kerb’ restriction), 10m ‘No Parking’ restriction and six (6) ‘Motor Bikes Only’ spaces, as shown in Attachment 1.1.
· Conversion of the ‘Front to Kerb’ spaces along Moore Street, Liverpool, to ‘Rear to Kerb’
spaces. ii) Item 2 - Mannix Parade, Warwick Farm - Proposed introduction of resident parking scheme · Introduction of a Resident Parking Scheme and associated parking restrictions indicating ‘2P PERMIT HOLDERS EXCEPTED, AREA LCC-003’ in Council’s car park fronting Mannix Parade, Warwick Farm. · The Roads and Maritime Services concurrence be
sought prior to installing ‘2P’ parking restrictions. iii) Item 3 - Campbell Street, Liverpool - Proposed raised threshold at the existing pedestrian crossing. · Upgrade the existing marked pedestrian crossing across Campbell Street, as shown in Attachment 3.1. · RMS is to be requested to signpost 40 km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area in the Campbell Street section between Bigge Street and Bathurst Street, Liverpool.
iv) Item 4 – Cubitt Drive Denham Court – Road safety improvements · Carry out pavement markings and signposting as a temporary measure in the vicinity of 25 Cubitt Drive Denham Court. · Commence necessary design work to facilitate extension of the stormwater pipes at the above location. · Enable appropriate width of road shoulders to be created to improve safety for traffic and pedestrians. · Upon completion of the above Council officers consider the installation of an appropriate guard rail. · Note these works will be undertaken in the 2018/19 program year.
v) Item 5 - Sadleir Avenue, Sadleir - Relocation of a bus stop • Relocation of the existing bus stop at the front of 4 Sadleir Avenue, Sadleir, is to be deferred for review in two or three months following the launch of new bus timetable in June 2018.
vi) Item 6 - Liverpool City Centre - Special community event, Festival of Chariots · The event is classified as Class 2 Special Event according to the RMS Special Event guidelines. The applicant is to: o Submit Traffic Management Plan to Council and RMS for endorsement. o Police approval for the management of the street parade and rolling road closures. o Advertisement of event in the local papers. o Submission of a public liability insurance. · Council is to arrange meeting with the event organisers, Police, bus companies to ensure minimum impact from the proposed event. vii) Item 7 - Railway Street and Railway Serviceway, Liverpool - Special community event, ‘Eat Your Heart Out Liverpool’ · The event is classified as Class 2 Special Event according to the RMS Special Event guidelines. The applicant is to: o Submit Traffic Management Plan to the RMS for endorsement. o Police approval and management of the street closure. o Advertisement of event in the local
papers. viii) Item 8 - Liverpool City Centre - Special community event, NAIDOC street parade · The event is classified as Class 4
Special Event (under police control) according to the RMS Special Event
guidelines. ix) Item 9 - Edmondson Park Town Centre Development - Proposed bus stops · Approves the proposed bus stops, bus zones locations
and associated signs and linemarking scheme as shown in Attachments 9.2 and
9.3. x) Item 10 - Items approved under Delegated Authority · 13 Items were approved
under delegated authorities during the period 7 March 2018 to 4 May 2018. xi) Item 11 - Liverpool Local Traffic Committee Charter · The Local Traffic Committee Charter was adopted by the Committee.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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ITEM NO: CTTE 05
FILE NO: 158363.2018
SUBJECT: Minutes of Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on Tuesday 12 June 2018
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and adopts the minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 June 2018.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That Council receives and adopts the minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 June 2018 with the following amendment to point 2 of the Motion moved by Colin Harrington and Seconded by Peter Fraser on page 143 of the Council agenda, so that it reads:
2. Any reports of significant monument vandalism be notified to Council and Councillors with a recommendation of the appropriate cost.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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Mayor Waller left the Chambers at 8:51pm and Clr Ayyad, the Deputy Mayor became the Chairperson.
Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 8:51pm.
Mayor Waller and Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 8:53pm.
Notices of Motion
ITEM NO: NOM 01
FILE NO: 164298.2018
SUBJECT: Medium Density Development
BACKGROUND
The nature of our residential suburbs is changing. Many freestanding homes in suburbs like Chipping Norton, Moorebank and Casula have been knocked down and turned into medium density townhouses and terraces. This has had a knock on effect to infrastructure with small suburban streets being clogged.
In mid-May the State Government announced a halt on development in Ryde and Canterbury Bankstown Councils citing the need for infrastructure to catch up with development.
The freeze includes the deferment of a new medium density housing code which makes it easier for existing residential homes to be turned into terraces, townhouses and other two-storey developments.
Figures from the NSW Planning & Environment show that in the last five years Liverpool ranks 7th in the number of dwellings built in Sydney while the two Councils that have had a freeze on development, Canterbury Bankstown and Ryde, rank 6th and 10th respectively.
WSROC welcomed the decision with WSROC President Stephen Bali saying “We need to ensure we are prioritising sustainable growth. Growth that is supported by state infrastructure such as roads, drainage, parks, community centres and public transport,” and “That means planning and budgeting for infrastructure first, and allocating growth second."
Since the initial announcement, Lane Cove and Northern Beaches have received an exemption from the medium density code, while Randwick, Georges River, Sutherland, Hawkesbury and Strathfield have also sought or are seeking an exemption.
These exemptions and requests for exemption come after the minister said he was prepared to extend the freeze to any other council in Sydney seeking to amend its Local Environment Plan (LEP).
The two reasons given for the freeze, an infrastructure deficit and the review of an LEP, both apply to Liverpool. As announced in the City Deal, Liverpool will be undertaking an extensive review of our LEP and our infrastructure deficit, especially with regards to traffic, are well known.
In order to comprehensively review the LEP, including any changes to medium density and the impact on infrastructure, it is essential all information be known. As such, any review of the LEP must be informed by the 2016 RMS traffic study on congestion in Liverpool and Moorebank.
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NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Hagarty)
That Council: 1. Request a deferment from the Minister on the implementation of the new medium density housing code in line with other Councils in the Sydney area; and
2. Call on the State Government to release the 2016 RMS traffic study into congestion in Liverpool and Moorebank in order to better inform a review of the LEP.
Clr Hagarty left the Chambers at 8:56pm.
Clr Hagarty returned to the Chambers at 8:56pm.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That:
3. Councillors receive a presentation at the Strategic Panel on what is happening in NSW planning codes so that Councillors can fully understand and examine the positive and negative nature of what is happening.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Ayyad Seconded Clr Hadchiti
That Council:
2. Call on the State Government to release the 2016 RMS traffic study into congestion in Liverpool and Moorebank in order to better inform a review of the LEP;
3. Note that the new medium density code reduces the turnaround time for the approval of development applications;
4. Notes that the dwelling permissibility does not change under this new code;
5. Receive a report on how many development applications have been processed on dual occupancy and the impact on surrounding infrastructure; and
6. Investigate changing the R4 zoning in Moorebank to R3 as part of the LEP review.
On being put to the meeting the Motion (moved by Clr Hagarty) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Ayyad) lapsed.
Division called on the Motion (moved by Clr Hagarty):
Vote for: Mayor Waller Clr Hagarty Clr Harle Clr Kaliyanda Clr Karnib Clr Rhodes Clr Shelton
Vote against: Clr Ayyad Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid |
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Confidential Items
ITEM NO: CONF 01
FILE NO: 158695.2018
SUBJECT: Tender WT2708 - A new automated truck wash bay at the Rose Street Depot
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council: 1. Declines to accept any of the tenders submitted for Tender WT2708 – A new automated truck wash bay at the Rose Street Depot, and postpones the proposal for the contract in accordance with Section 178(3) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005; and 2. Keeps confidential the details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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ITEM NO: CONF 02
FILE NO: 151389.2018
SUBJECT: Liverpool Youth Council Committee Community Member Nomination 2018-2020
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts the new members nominated by the Selection Panel to be appointed to the Liverpool Youth Council for the 2018 – 2020 term.
The names of the newly selected members are listed below:
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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. |
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 9:09pm
<Signature>
Name: Wendy Waller
Title: Mayor
Date: 25 July 2018
I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 27 June 2018. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
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City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 01 |
Draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (Amendment 72) - Centre-based child care facilities as Additional Permitted Use at 525 Cowpasture Road, Len Waters Estate |
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Strategic Direction |
Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments |
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File Ref |
161468.2018 |
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Report By |
Louis Chen - Strategic Planner |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
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Property |
525 Cowpasture Road, Len Waters Estate (Lot 5 DP1238339) |
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Owner |
Amarino Pty Ltd |
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Applicant |
Amarino Pty Ltd |
Executive Summary
At its meeting on 28 February 2018, Council resolved to support a planning proposal to amend Schedule 1 of the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (LLEP) 2008 to enable ‘centre-based child care facilities’ as an additional permitted land use at 525 Cowpasture Road, Len Waters Estate (Lot 5 DP1238339). The site is currently zoned B6 Enterprise Corridor and the proposed land use is prohibited under the LLEP 2008.
This report updates Council on the Gateway determination issued for the planning proposal, also known as draft Amendment 72, and the results of the public exhibition and community consultation undertaken in support of the amendment.
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That Council:
1. Note the Gateway determination for draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment 72) and the results of public exhibition and community consultation; and
2. Forward Amendment 72 to the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and the Department of Planning and Environment for finalisation. |
Report
On 20 June 2017, Council received an application for a planning proposal to amend Schedule 1 of the LLEP 2008 to enable ‘centre-based child care facilities’ as an additional permitted use at 525 Cowpasture Road, Len Waters Estate (Lot 5 DP1238339). The site is zoned B6 Enterprise Corridor, and the use is prohibited under the LLEP 2008.
At its meeting on 28 February 2018, Council resolved to support the application and forward the proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking Gateway determination.
Figure 1: Site location outlined in red.
Figure 2: Proposed location of child care centre on the site.
Gateway determination
The Department of Planning and Environment issued Gateway determination on 16 April 2018 (Attachment 1). The Gateway conditions required Council to undertake a number of actions, including the following:
· Amend the proposal to reflect the newly released Greater Sydney Region Plan and Western City District Plan;
· Publically exhibit the proposal and relevant documentation for a minimum of 14 days; and
· Provide a minimum of 21 days to the Department of Education to comment on the proposal.
The amended planning proposal is included in this report as Attachment 2.
Consultation
Public authority consultation
In accordance with the Gateway determination, the Department of Education was forwarded a copy of the planning proposal and provided at least 21 days to comment.
The Department of Education raised no objection to Amendment 72.
Community consultation
In accordance with the Gateway condition, the planning proposal was placed on public exhibition from 30 May 2018 to 13 June 2018. Public notification of Amendment 72 included the Council website, the Liverpool Leader, and letters to neighbouring landowners and occupiers.
No public submissions were received for Amendment 72.
Conclusion
The Gateway determination requirements, including public exhibition and community consultation for Amendment 72 have been satisfied. No objections or public comments were received.
The Department of Planning and Environment delegated to Council the authority to make the amendment to the LEP. This report recommends that Council submit Amendment 72 to the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and the Department of Planning for finalisation.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Facilitate economic development. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Deliver high quality services for children and their families. |
Civic Leadership |
Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Gateway Determination⇨ (Under separate cover)
2. Amended Planning Proposal⇨ (Under separate cover)
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City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 02 |
Street Naming |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage |
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File Ref |
161879.2018 |
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Report By |
Louis Chen - Strategic Planner |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s support to proceed with current street naming requests. All street names have been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy and in consultation with the Geographical Names Board (GNB) of NSW.
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That Council:
1. Supports the street names noted in this report; and
2. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to begin the process of gazettal.
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REPORT
Two street naming proposals were received in June 2018. All street names have been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy, in consultation with the Geographical Names Board (GNB) of NSW. The names have been checked for duplication using the GNB’s Online Road Naming System.
Item 1: 5-15 Seventeenth Avenue, Austral
As part of the subdivision of 5-15 Seventeenth Avenue, Austral, a new road not shown on the indicative layout plan is to be built. It is proposed to name this road Saintly Street. The name is in alignment with the local theme of wheat varieties.
Item 2: Additional street names for contingency
As the name in Item 1 is yet to be endorsed by GNB, it is suggested that the following additional names are endorsed by Council in the event that the above name is objected to by GNB. This will allow for contingency and reduce processing time for the applicant. If not required, these names can be used for other new streets in Austral.
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Meering |
Yallaroi |
Tincurrin |
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Cadoux |
Excalibur |
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Item 3: Laneway between 14 and 16 Casula Road, Casula
The laneway between 14 and 16 Casula Road is currently unnamed. It is proposed to name this laneway Manorina Lane. The laneway is in the vicinity of the Bellbird Walking Track and the name is derived from the scientific name of the bellbird (also known as the bell miner).
Next Steps
All street names will be:
· Placed on public notification for 28 days in the local newspaper;
· The GNB and other relevant state agencies (Australia Post, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Police Force) will be notified using the GNB’s Online Road Naming System to seek endorsement.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. |
Civic Leadership |
Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. |
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Legislative |
Roads Act 1993 |
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City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 03 |
Draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment 70) - rezoning land from RE1 Public Recreation to B2 Local Centre, at Carnes Hill Marketplace |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population |
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File Ref |
168238.2018 |
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Report By |
Kweku Aikins - Strategic Planner |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
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Property |
245 Cowpasture Road, Carnes Hill Lot 104 DP 11105443 |
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Owner |
Beison Pty Ltd |
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Applicant |
Design + Planning |
Executive Summary
At its meeting on 7 February 2018, Council resolved to support the planning proposal to rezone land at the Carnes Hill Marketplace from RE1 Public Recreation to B2 Local Centre.
This report updates Council on the Gateway determination issued for the planning proposal, also known as Amendment 70, and the results of the public exhibition and community consultation undertaken in support of the amendment to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008.
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That Council:
1. Note the Gateway determination for draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment 70) and the results of public exhibition and community consultation; and
2. Forward Amendment 70 to the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and the Department of Planning and Environment for finalisation. |
Report
On 23 October 2017, Council received an application to amend the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (LLEP) 2008 for a parcel of land within the Carnes Hill Marketplace, located at 245 Cowpasture Road, Carnes Hill (Part Lot 104 DP 11105443).
The subject site is 2,125sqm in total area and located at the south western corner of Carnes Hill Marketplace. The land is bounded by Main Street to the south, car parking to the north and east, and a vacant commercial block to the west.
Figure 1: Aerial view of the subject site (marked in red)
Under the LLEP 2008, the land is currently zoned RE1 Public Recreation, and has no applicable controls for building height, floor space ratio or minimum lot size. The land is also identified for acquisition by Council for the purpose of public recreation.
The planning proposal seeks to amend LLEP 2008 as follows:
· Rezone the site from RE1 Public Recreation to B2 Local Centre;
· Remove the site from the Land Reservation Acquisition Map; and
· Apply development standards to the site for floor space ratio of 1.7:1, building height of 21m, and minimum lot size of 1,000sqm.
At its meeting on 7 February 2018, Council resolved to support the application and submit the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking Gateway determination.
Gateway determination
On 13 April 2018, the Department of Planning and Environment issued the Gateway determination (Attachment 1), which required Council to:
· Amend the proposal to reflect the newly released Western City District Plan;
· Consult with Sydney Water, Endeavour Energy and Jemena on the proposal for a minimum of 21 days; and
· Place the proposal on public exhibition for a minimum of 14 days.
The amended planning proposal is included in this report as Attachment 2.
Consultation
Public authority consultation and public exhibition
As required by the Gateway determination, the authorities were provided 21 days to provide comments on Amendment 70. Council consulted with Jemena Gas, Endeavour Energy, and Sydney Water.
No issues or objections were raised by Endeavour Energy or Sydney Water in the submissions on the draft amendment. Jemena Gas did not provide a submission.
Amendment 70 was publicly exhibited between 23 May and 6 June 2018. No submissions were received from the community on the draft amendment.
Subsequently, no changes have been made to the planning proposal.
ConCLUSION
The Gateway determination requirements, including the public authority consultation and public exhibition for Amendment 70 have been satisfied. No objections were received, and no changes have been made to the draft amendment.
Charter Hall has advised a draft concept plan is being prepared to support a redevelopment of the centre, which will be subject to detailed design considerations during the development application process. A town square is proposed to be incorporated adjacent to Kurrajong Road which will complement the activities associated with the Marketplace and respond to the Carnes Hill Community and Recreation Centre public plaza located on the northern side of Kurrajong Road. To ensure this outcome is achieved, the existing Development Control Plan for Carnes Hill continues to apply. There are development controls in place requiring any development of the Centre to provide a town square, appropriate landscaping and car parking and urban design considerations.
Council has been delegated the authority to make draft LLEP 2008 (Amendment 70) and this report recommends that Council submit the amendment to the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and the Department of Planning and Environment for finalisation.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Facilitate economic development. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
Civic Leadership |
Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Gateway Determination ⇨ (Under separate cover)
2. Planning Proposal ⇨ (Under separate cover)
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City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 04 |
Draft City Activation Strategy |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Create an attractive environment for investment |
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File Ref |
180623.2018 |
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Report By |
Vi Girgis - Senior Officer City Precinct |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
Executive Summary
The draft City Activation Strategy (the Strategy) harnesses an innovative model of precinct activation that will encourage the development of a well-integrated and thriving city centre. It was produced in response to the current and projected growth of Liverpool, and Council’s ambitions of fostering an 18-hour walkable city with a lively mix of residential, commercial, corporate, retail, cultural and education activities.
The Strategy’s primary purpose is to provide a framework for the development of events, initiatives and activation programs within the public realm. The key recommendations of the Strategy, to be implemented through short, medium and long-term initiatives are:
· Develop a staged roll out of a lively city centre night time economy;
· Enhance the library forecourt through youth programming and improvements to its physical setting;
· Strengthening the public activation offer to balance the currently well-developed Macquarie Mall/Westfield end of the city centre with the less developed offering at its southern end;
· Develop a coordinated annual program of public activation initiatives, potentially emphasising the seasonal change;
· Improve shade and shelter to sections of the city centre’s streetscapes to expand walkability between the major activation sites;
· Build on current assets of the health precinct north of Bigge Park and growing the tertiary education sector within the city centre;
· Introduce wayfinding and storytelling, particularly in association with various heritages sites within the city centre;
· Develop a convention centre within the city centre, with a full-service, commercial accommodation component attached;
· Develop a well-connected visual and public space relationship, between the east side of the city centre and the adjacent Georges River;
· Foster collaboration and capacity building of city centre retailers and building owners to establish a more supportive and participatory environment that helps to drive the Strategy and its staged implementation;
· Develop a program of youth and student targeted activations within the city centre to draw in and hold these growing audiences and to offer a more positive presence;
· Gradually develop a sponsorship/partner program to support and potentially help partly fund the city centre’s activation initiatives; and
· Review and refine existing noise and disturbance arrangements between the Council and new city centre residents to support the intent of the Strategy.
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That Council:
1. Endorse the Draft City Activation Strategy for public exhibition; and
2. Receive a report in September detailing any submissions received and for the adoption of the City Activation Strategy, or if no submissions are received, delegate to the CEO to adopt the strategy.
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REPORT
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 Liverpool City Council Objectives
The draft City Activation Strategy (the Strategy) was produced in response to the current and projected growth of the Liverpool city centre, and Council’s objectives of fostering an 18-hour walkable city with a lively mix of residential, commercial, corporate, retail, cultural and education activities. The Strategy responds to Local, State and Federal initiatives, investment, policy and strategies that will transform Liverpool and Western Sydney, including:
· Establishment of the University of Wollongong and Western Sydney University;
· Amendment 52 of the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008;
· Construction of Civic Place;
· Development of the City Commercial Core Masterplan;
· Establishment of the Collaboration Area;
· Western Sydney City Deal;
· Greater Sydney Commission’s District and Region Plans; and
· Western Sydney Airport.
These initiatives present opportunities for Council to take an active and collaborative approach to activating the Liverpool city centre to attract residents, students, workers and visitors.
The Strategy aligns with directions from Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Our Home, Liverpool 2027, specifically the following goals:
· Direction 1: Creating Connection
- Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage.
- Deliver a range of community events and activities.
- Implement access and equity for all members of the community.
- Create a dynamic, inclusive environment, including programs to support healthy living.
· Direction 2: Strengthening and protecting the environment
- Develop, and advocate for, plans that support safe and friendly communities.
· Direction 3: Generating opportunity
- Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population.
- Attract businesses for economic growth and employment opportunities.
- Create an attractive environment for investment
· Direction 4: Leading through collaboration
- Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources.
- Increase community engagement.
- Strive for the best practice in all Council processes.
The Strategy also seeks to realise Council’s Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Economic Development Strategy 2013-2023 directive to Activate and develop vibrant places that attract residents, visitors and workers to Liverpool.
Finally, the Strategy delivers on various actions and principles articulated in Council’s Cultural Strategy, chief of which is to Develop a City Centre Activation Strategy that encourages amongst other things, a vibrant night life for the City.
1.2 Strategy Development and Consultation
Council engaged Stafford Strategy to produce the City Activation Strategy in response to the imperative to develop a strategy which harnesses an innovative model of precinct activation, which will encourage the development of a well-integrated and thriving city centre.
The process of the strategy development involved the following steps:
· Collaboration with the City Economy Unit;
· Site observations and analyses undertaken throughout the city centre;
· Consultation with internal stakeholders;
· Engagement with the CBD Committee; and
· Workshops with a range of external stakeholders including representatives from the health sector, educational institutions, real estate agencies, developers, corporates, community organisations, youth, cultural organisations, Liverpool Local Area Command, and local businesses.
2. CITY ACTIVATION STRATEGY
2.1 Purpose of the Strategy
The Strategy’s primary purpose is to offer an innovative model for precinct activation that will encourage the development of a well-integrated and economically vibrant city centre. It will provide a framework for the development of events, initiatives and activation programs within the public realm. Council will utilise the Strategy to deliver activities that will attract private investment and stimulate Liverpool’s established and new communities to make greater use of the city centre and its attributes. The Strategy aims to improve the public domain, businesses, social and cultural offerings, and perceptions of Liverpool as a vibrant and welcoming city.
2.2 Strategy Principles
A set of guiding principles were identified to ensure effective development and delivery of the Strategy. These include:
· Local authenticity: activation initiatives must have strong specific local content and link with the existing social and cultural profile of Liverpool.
· Creativity: creative content is required to emphasise local authenticity and to help generate partnerships and collaboration.
· Agility: there is a need to be able to respond quickly to unexpected opportunities and challenges.
· Curation: the ordered application and selection, arrangement and management of an activation program.
· Leverage: links with Council’s current strategic objectives, and major private development initiatives through the targeted staging and development of activation opportunities.
· Research: working from a strong evidence base when devising activation initiatives.
· Trial and error: successful activation involves a willingness to take a degree of manageable risks, if creativity is to drive an activation program.
· Invitation: involves places where a public welcome is offered and understood, and the attraction to use it is strong.
· Collaboration: while Council, as the lead public agency, will take a dominant role, collaboration with industry, community and other major stakeholders is essential.
· Effective resourcing: devising an effective activation program with its various demands, and with the necessary attention to detail, requires a commitment to effective resourcing.
2.3 Activation Initiatives
The Strategy proposes a program of short, medium and longer-term activation initiatives to realise Council’s objectives for an 18-hour walkable city that is vibrant, dynamic and welcoming. The initiatives are outlined below:
2.3.1 Short-term activations (1-2 years)
· Development of Railway Street as a shared street.
· Improved arcade link between Railway Street and Macquarie Street.
· Develop and trial a night time laneway activation.
· Develop and trial an off-street, surface car park activation.
· Establish a robust activation program for Macquarie Mall that emphasises a seasonal awareness.
· Develop the existing library forecourt as a youth activation space.
· Temporary activation of the NSW TAFE forecourt.
· Identified street-based public space improvements.
· Investigate the feasibility of a convention centre development and associated full-service hotel.
· Establish a City Activation Project Control Group.
· Develop an activation strategy launch package.
2.3.2 Medium-term activations (3-5 years)
· Public space improvements to part of Northumberland, Bathurst and Bigge Streets.
· Similar part-street improvements to sections of Scott Street/Memorial Avenue and George Street.
· Implementation of an action plan for public space improvement to (an activation program for) Pioneer Memorial Park – north end.
· Implementation of library forecourt improvements and an associated youth-orientated activation program.
· Investigation and trial of a joint north Macquarie Mall and St Luke’s Precinct activation program.
· Investigation, design and cost estimates prepared for a river edge boardwalk along the eastern perimeter of the city centre.
· Trial temporary and occasional closures to key intersections for public pedestrian activation.
· Development and delivery of Civic Place activation program.
· Develop a comprehensive strategy and toolkit for Laneway Activations, a Developing a Night Time Economy and Lunchtime Activations off the back of operational experience with one-off trials and initiatives in each of these activation areas.
2.3.3 Longer-term activations (6+ years)
· Construct a new river-edge promenade and a signature pedestrian bridge to the east bank of the river, linking the city centre and showcasing a piece of innovative urban design.
· Create a new northern entry/frontage to Liverpool Westfield at Campbell Street, in cooperation with the Scentre Group.
· Carry out public space improvements to Campbelltown Street Macquarie Street North and Bathurst Street.
2.4 Evaluation and Review
Council will evaluate and review the Strategy two years after adoption. The review will focus on the following:
· Council’s ongoing commitment to the purpose and objectives of the Strategy;
· Evaluation of the short-term activation initiatives and their effectiveness in realising the purpose and objectives of the Strategy;
· Resourcing related to the delivery of the short-term initiatives in light of deliverables from the short-term initiatives, and subsequent development of an Action Plan for the proposed activities going forward; and
· Resourcing implications of the delivery of the medium term activations.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Encourage and promote businesses to develop in the hospital, health and medical precinct (of the City Centre). Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries. Economic considerations associated with uncosted short-term initiatives. |
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Environment |
Improvement to river edge proposal will incorporate improvements to the riparian treatment. |
Social |
Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts. Support policies and plans that prevent crime. Deliver high quality services for children and their families. |
Civic Leadership |
Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Deliver services that are customer focused. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Liverpool City Activation Strategy⇨ (Under separate cover)
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City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 05 |
Voluntary Planning Agreement in conjunction with DA-681/2017/A at 55 Yarrunga Road Prestons |
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Strategic Direction |
Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments |
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File Ref |
185485.2018 |
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Report By |
George Nehme - Acting Coordinator Development Assessment |
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Approved By |
Lina Kakish - Manager Development Assessment |
Executive Summary
Council has identified the need to upgrade the existing signalised intersection at Bernera Road/Yarrunga Road/Yato Road. Council recognised the need for the upgrade at the time consultation was undertaken, as part of the approval process for the State Significant Development (SSD) at 5-35 Yarrunga Road Prestons (known as the ‘Logos site’) which was granted consent on 24 June 2016.
Council’s Traffic and Transport Section engaged a design consultant to complete a concept and detailed design of the intersection upgrade, which has been sent to the RMS for review and endorsement, to confirm the design meets their requirements. The RMS is currently reviewing the design. Based on this design, the cost of the intersection upgrade has been calculated at $2.19 million.
A quantity surveyor’s report is being commissioned and will be finalised once the RMS endorse the design. Costings have been devised on the basis of information available and includes a 15-20% contingency on individual items, including the works identified for this development application.
Development consents that result in an impact on the level of service of the intersection (detailed below) contain conditions that require a particular scope of works to be undertaken, which are a direct consequence of the development. The works conditioned will address any adverse impacts of truck movements associated with each development through an upgrade of the intersection, apportioned based upon the relative impacts for each development.
Since the approval of the applications listed below, Council has identified the need for a more cohesive approach to upgrading the intersection; given that developers have expressed an interest in making a monetary contribution in lieu of carrying out the intersection works.
In response, Council supported the developers’ offer for a monetary contribution that will enable Council to construct the intersection. The only legal mechanism for Council to collect monetary contributions outside of a developer contribution plan is in the form of a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA).
The first of the applications that have progressed through to a formal VPA offer is for the approved development at 55 Yarrunga Road Prestons. A copy of the approved plans for DA-681/2017 can be found on Council’s website at the following link:
https://eplanning.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/Pages/XC.Track/SearchApplication.aspx?id=346766
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That Council:
1. Endorse the attached VPA for a monetary contribution towards the upgrade of the Bernera Road/Yarrunga Road/Yato Road intersection and directs the CEO to publicly exhibit the VPA and accompanying explanatory note for a period of 28 days;
2. Delegate authority to the 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. Note that if changes other than minor changes arise from the public exhibition process these will be reported back to Council;
4. Note that this delegation is within the powers that can be delegated under Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993;
5. Note that any planning agreement will be subject to approval of development application DA-681/2017/A;
6. Note that in accepting the proposed offer to enter into a planning agreement, Council retains full discretion to determine development application DA-681/2017/A on its merits in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; and
7. Endorse the proposed approach of collection of funding for the upgrade of the intersection of Bernera Rd/Yarrunga/Yarrunga Rd through the negotiation of VPA’s with developers of significant development sites in proximity to this intersection.
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REPORT
Background
Council has identified the need to upgrade the existing signalised intersection at Bernera Road/Yarrunga Road/Yato Road. The upgrade is required to ensure that the intersection continues to operate with an acceptable level of service and accommodates the turning paths of the expected heavy vehicles (including B-double vehicles).
The upgrade requirement was first identified when the Department of Planning and Environment approved a State Significant Development (SSD) at 5-35 Yarrunga Road Prestons on 24 June 2016 (AKA Logos site). The traffic movements expected as a result of these developments, as well as other proposed developments in the vicinity, identified the need for the signalised intersection to be upgraded.
The table below and figure 1 details the Development Applications approved which impact on the operation of the subject intersection.
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No. Identified in Figure 1 |
DA Number |
Address |
Proposal |
Status |
Intersection upgrade condition |
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1 |
DA-681/2017 |
55 Yarrunga Road Prestons |
Construction Of Two (2) Warehouse Buildings, Distribution Centre With Ancillary Office. |
Application approved under delegated authority on 26 February 2018 |
Condition imposed for the provision of localised road widening at the north-west corner of the intersection (Conditions 105,111 and 113 of DA-681/2017) |
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2 |
SSD 7155 |
5-35 Yarrunga Road Prestons |
Staged construction of five warehouse buildings, associated office space, access roads, parking, and drainage and landscaping. A subsequent modification approved an additional warehouse, therefore resulting in a total of 6 warehouses. (AKA Logos site) |
Application approved by the Department of Planning and Environment as a State Significant Development on 24 June 2016. Modification for the additional warehouse was approved on 13 February 2018.
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Following consultation with Council, the DPE imposed conditions of consent for the design, payment and construction for intersection upgrade works in consultation with Council. (Conditions C1-C4 of SSD 7155) |
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3 |
DA-527/2017 |
14 Yarrunga Road Prestons |
Construction and operation of a concrete batching plant and a materials blending plan |
Application approved by Local Planning Panel on 30 April 2018 |
Condition imposed for the provision of localised road widening at the northern side of the intersection (Conditions 107-109 of DA-527/2017) |
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4 |
DA-407/2017 |
24 Bernera Road Prestons |
Demolition of existing dwellings and outbuildings and construction of an industrial building consisting of 2 warehouses |
Application approved under delegated authority on 8 March 2018. |
Condition imposed for the provision of localised road widening at the north-west corner of the intersection (Conditions 28, 29, 114 and 125 of DA-407/2017) |
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5 |
DA-987/2015 |
Lot 1 and Lots A-C Kurrajong Road Prestons |
Construction of a new Industrial Warehouse facility consisting of 2 units & extension of Yato Road. (AKA Charter Hall Site) |
Application approved under delegated authority on 26 April 2016. |
Conditions imposed for the design and payment to Council for a mountable median island and an 80m dedicated right turn lane from Bernera Road (northbound) into Yato Road (Conditions 41, 42, 43 of DA-987/2015) |
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6 |
DA-764/2017 |
Lot 1 Kurrajong Road Prestons |
Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of thirty (30) small warehouses and a storage facility containing fifty-eight (58) storage units with one-hundred and eighty (180) car parking spaces. |
Application approved under delegated authority on 7 June 2018 |
Condition imposed for the provision of road widening at the northern side of the intersection (Conditions 110-112 of DA-764/2017) |
Figure 1: Location of Intersection
Figure 2: Location of approved applications
The existing signalised Bernera Road/Yarrunga Road/Yato Road intersection was constructed as a requirement of the development of the Aldi Distribution Centre in 2009 identified in Figure 2 above. At the time, most of the Prestons Industrial Area was in transition and was predominately occupied by rural land uses. The signalised intersection was constructed as a basic four-way interim configuration without dedicated right and left turn lanes along Bernera Road or Yarrunga Road.
With recent additional developments in the Industrial Area, including the logos (approximately 207,210m²) and Charter Hall’s (149,900m²) industrial developments, generating a total of approximately 842 veh/hr; Council has identified the need for an intersection upgrade. While Council has recognised the need for the intersection upgrade and put forward a design, RMS approval is required for any signalised intersection works.
Council’s Developer Contribution Plan (Prestons Industrial Area) 2009, identified the need for a signalised intersection. The Contribution Plan included a basic four-way signalised intersection. The SSD development, the development which is the subject of this report and those developments listed in the table above generated a certain level of B-double truck movements during peak hours, which was not anticipated under the contributions plan.
Council’s Traffic and Transport department developed a costs breakdown that apportioned intersection works to each of the developments identified to contribute to the need for the upgrade of the intersection. Costings are apportioned according to forecast B-double truck movements per hour during peak periods.
It is envisaged that the intersection will be delivered in stages, to minimise disruption to the level of service of the intersection.
Once the final design is approved by RMS, a comprehensive delivery program will implemented for the delivery of the intersection upgrade.
All monetary contributions that will be collected from the executed VPA’s will be placed into a dedicated account for the intersection upgrade. The intersection works will commence once sufficient funding has been obtained.
Council officers are confident that funding in the form of a monetary contribution or works to be carried out in conjunction with specific applications (as detailed in the table above), will be accelerated due to the level of development approvals seen in the locality in recent times. Notably, the SSD Logos development who will be required to fund half of the overall cost of the intersection, based on the scope of this development. The Logos development is underway and is reaching its final stages.
Negotiations have commenced between Council and other developers who have had a consent granted for development impacting the intersection, to enter into a VPA in lieu of the condition of consent requiring apportioned intersection upgrade works.
The development which is the subject of this report and the attached VPA is the first of the applications to have progressed through to a formal VPA offer.
DA-681/2017 – 55 Yarrunga Road
On 26 February 2018 Council approved DA-681/2017 under Delegated Authority at 55 Yarrunga Road Prestons. The Development Application approved the Construction Of Two (2) Warehouse Buildings, Distribution Centre With Ancillary Office. An aerial map of the site is provided below.
Figure 3: Aerial view of the subject site
The traffic movements expected by this development, have highlighted the need for the intersection of Bernera Road/Yarrunga Street/Yato Road to be upgraded. It is expected that the approved development at 55 Yarrunga Road is likely to generate an additional 95 B-double vehicles per hour during peak hour.
An aerial image of the intersection in relation to the subject site is shown in figure 4 below.
Figure 4: Subject site in relation to intersection
Council approved the application and imposed the following conditions on DA-681/2017 that detailed certain works required to the subject intersection to be undertaken prior to any Occupation Certificate being issued under DA-681/2017.
Traffic
105. The developer should provide localised road widening at the north-west corner of Bernera Road/Yarrunga Street/Yato Road intersection to allow a 26m B-double to turn left at the same time when right turns occur from Bernera Road to Yarrunga Street and Yato Road. The design plan of the proposed widening should be submitted to Council Traffic and Transport Section for review and approval. A meeting is suggested between the developer and Council Traffic and Transport Section to discuss design requirements prior to the design plan being prepared.
111. All roadworks including the required localised road widening at the north-west corner of Bernera Road/Yarrunga Street/Yato Road intersection, signposting and street lighting are to be completed to Liverpool Council requirements, at no expense to Liverpool Council or Roads and Maritime Services.
S138 Roads Act – roadworks requiring approval of civil drawings.
113. Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate for building or subdivision works the Certifying Authority shall ensure that a S138 Roads Act application, including the payment of application and inspection fees, has been lodged with, and approved by Liverpool City Council (being the Roads Authority under the Roads Act), for road widening at the north-west corner of Bernera Road/Yarrunga Street/Yato Road intersection to allow a 26m B-double to turn left at the same time when right turns occur from Bernera Road to Yarrunga Street and Yato Road
Engineering drawings are to detail road widening at the north-west corner of Bernera Road/Yarrunga Street/Yato Road intersection to allow a 26m B-double to turn left at the same time when right turns occur from Bernera Road to Yarrunga Street and Yato Road. The design plan of the proposed widening will be submitted to Council Traffic and Transport Section for review and approval.
The proposed intersection upgrade works will require approval by Roads and Maritime Services under Section 87 of the Roads Act, 1993.
Engineering plans are to be prepared in accordance with the development consent, Liverpool City Council’s Design Guidelines and Construction Specification for Civil Works, Austroad Guidelines and best engineering practice.
Note:
1. Where Liverpool City Council is the Certifying Authority for the development the Roads Act approval for the above works may be issued concurrently with the Construction Certificate.
Following the determination of DA-681/2017, Council’s Traffic and Transport department developed a design for the intersection upgrade with an associated costs breakdown, which apportioned monetary values to development impacting on the level of service of the intersection. The monetary contribution apportioned to the subject development at 55 Yarrunga Road Prestons is $137,797.00.
A modification application (DA-681/2017/A) was lodged with Council on 16 March 2018, which sought to delete conditions requiring intersection works to be carried out and instead made an offer to enter into a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA), for the payment of the costs apportioned to the subject site relating to its impact on the intersection.
The legal representatives of the applicant in conjunction with Council’s legal representatives have prepared a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) for Council’s consideration and endorsement.
The offer outlined in the attached VPA is for a monetary contribution to the value $137,797.00 paid to Council prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate for the development.
Conclusion
An offer to enter a VPA in connection with DA-681/2017 for a monetary contribution for the upgrade of the Bernera Road/Yarrunga Street/Yato Road has been received. A draft VPA has been prepared for Council endorsement that provides a monetary contribution of $137,797.00 to the upgrade of the intersection.
It is recommended that the VPA be endorsed by Council and exhibited in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000, and that Council delegates to the 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.
The planning agreement will be subject to the approval of the associated modification development application DA-681/2017/A currently under assessment.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues. Facilitate economic development. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
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Legislative |
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft VPA ⇨ (Under separate cover)
2. Consent for DA-681/2017⇨ (Under separate cover)
3. Explanatory Note ⇨ (Under separate cover)
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Chief Executive Officer Report
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CEO 01 |
Local Government NSW Conference 2018 |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes |
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File Ref |
179493.2018 |
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Report By |
George Georgakis - Manager Council and Executive Services |
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Approved By |
Kiersten Fishburn - Chief Executive Officer |
Executive Summary
A report was submitted to the 30 May 2018 Council meeting in relation to the Local Government NSW Annual Conference which will be held from Sunday 21 October to Tuesday 23 October 2018 at the Entertainment Centre in Albury.
This report addresses the proposed motions to be submitted to the Conference and provides information in relation to voting delegates which Liverpool City Council will be entitled to.
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That Council:
1. Determine its voting delegates for the conference; and
2. Endorse the key issues to be submitted for consideration at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference. |
REPORT
The 2018 Local Government NSW Annual Conference will be held from Sunday 21 to Tuesday 23 October 2018 at the Entertainment Centre in Albury.
The Conference is the annual policy making event for the local government sector where issues are debated and motions put forward for consideration by delegates.
At the May 2018 Council meeting, Council resolved:
That:
1. Any Councillors who wish to attend the 2018 Local Government NSW Annual Conference notify the Councillor Support Officer;
2. Council determine its voting delegates for the Conference; and
3. A further report be submitted to Council dealing with:
a) Any motions Council may wish to submit to the Conference; and
b) The Conference Program.
This report addresses the determination of voting delegates and the key issues to be submitted for consideration at the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference.
LGNSW have advised that Liverpool City Council is entitled to 10 voting delegates for voting on policy motions. Their correspondence is attached to this report. Further to this, LGNSW have advised that proxy or absentee voting is not permitted and that each delegate may only have one vote.
Currently, Mayor Waller, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid and Clr Harle have confirmed they will attend the conference.
LGNSW have also advised that Clr Hadid, as a Board Member, is also entitled to a vote. This effectively means that Clr Hadid is entitled to two votes. One as a Liverpool City Council Councillor and one as a LGNSW Board member.
The LGNSW Board has resolved that motions will be included in the Business Paper for the Conference only where they:
1. Are consistent with the objects of the Association (see Rule 4 of the Association’s rules);
2. Relate to Local Government in NSW and/or across Australia;
3. Concern or are likely to concern Local Government as a sector;
4. Seek to advance the Local Government policy agenda of the Association and/or improve governance of the Association;
5. have a lawful purpose (a motion does not have a lawful purpose if its implementation would require or encourage non-compliance with prevailing laws);
6. Are clearly worded and unambiguous in nature; and
7. Do not express preference for one or several members over one or several other members.
Motions are to be submitted to the Association by 26 August 2018.
It is recommended that Council submit the following issues drawn from recent council resolutions to be considered for inclusion in the Conference Business Paper:
1. Problem Gambling
Details of Issue
On 15 March 2018 the State Government passed changes to the regulation of gaming machines in hotels and clubs. The changes will see assessments move from the current LGA level to the smaller Statistical Area 2 (SA2) level. Significantly, each SA2 is assigned a score based on Socio-Economic Indexes for Area (SEIFA), gaming machine expenditure per capita and number of gaming machines per capita. Each SA2 is then allocated to bands, where:
● Band 3 – 20% of SA2s with highest levels of socio-economic disadvantage (high risk). Areas in this band would have level of poker machines capped at current levels.
● Band 2 – 30% of SA2s with moderate levels of socio-economic disadvantage (medium risk). Areas in this band would have scope for more poker machines to be approved.
● Band 1 – 50% of SA2s with lower levels of socio-economic disadvantage (low risk). Areas in this band would be “free for all” for approval of extra poker machines.
Each LGA is made up of a number of SA2s. Hotels and clubs can now move gaming machines from neighbouring SA2s regardless of whether they lie in the same LGA. Under these new arrangements many LGA’s will be faced with the possibility of poker machines being moved into an LGA from a neighbouring LGA.
Furthermore, applications for an increased number of machines in SA2s branded as either Band 1 or 2 can be made without a Local Impact Assessment if the machines are from within the same LGA. These applications are then assessed by the Department, potentially without any input by the local community.
In 2010, a Productivity Commission Report highlighted the link between regular use of electronic gaming or poker machines (EGMs) and high problem gambling prevalence rates. Problem gambling has been found to have the following impacts:
● Financial harm;
● Relationship breakdown, conflict or disruption;
● Emotional of psychological distress;
● Deconditioning of health;
● Cultural harm;
● Reduced performance at work/study; and
● Criminal activity
For every person that experiences harm from problem gambling, approximately 5-10 others are impacted, including children. This does not consider full-lifetime impacts of gambling harm or the impacts of less severe problem gambling (Department of Social Services, 2017).
The availability of gambling machines in the community, also called accessibility, is often linked to problem gambling (Vasiliadis et al, 2013). The Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA) ranks in the top 10 LGAs of losses per poker machine in NSW, with each machine causing approximately $87,305 in losses (Alliance for Gambling Reform, 2017).
Currently, the views of local communities and local governments are routinely ignored when it comes to the placement of poker machines. Local government should have the ability to meaningfully represent residents and have a genuine say on where poker machines are to be located.
The changes to the regulations threaten the health and wellbeing of our communities, especially young people who are at greatest risk.
Motion
That LGNSW call upon Liquor and Gaming NSW and the relevant Minister and advocate for local governments to have a greater say in the placement of poker machines.
2. Train Services
Details of Issue
In October 2017, the State Government unveiled the new draft train timetable for Sydney, 'More Trains, More Services'. According to the Department of Transport, the timetable is an effort to 'spread demand more evenly across the network'. Unfortunately, in that effort, a number of services have been dropped and the time of some journeys has been extended.
In October 2017 Liverpool Council posted details of the new train timetable on its Facebook page and received an overwhelming response. A vast majority of the comments expressed disappointment and anger with the new timetable.
This is a clear mandate from our community to act.
Motion
That LGNSW contact Transport NSW and advocate on behalf of Councils for the following changes to the train timetables:
· More express services;
· More frequent and better quality services; and
· More services to new centres in growth areas.
3. Exemption from IHAP Changes
Details of Issue
In August 2017 the State Government passed legislation mandating Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAP) for all Councils in Sydney and Wollongong.
According to the State Government, the rationale for this mandate is to address 'inappropriate relationships between councils and developers'. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is the place to deal with inappropriate relationships between Councillors and developers, not planning laws. In addition to ICAC, Liverpool also has an internal ombudsman to assess and inquire into customer complaints and refer them to ICAC if necessary.
Some of the key points of concern with the new legislation are:
· DAs valued between $5mil and $30mil will be determined by the IHAP and not by Council.
· 3 of the 4 panel members will be appointed by the State Minister for Planning with no requirement that the appointees be from the local community or have an understanding of the community
Motion
That LGNSW write to the Minister for Planning to advocate for changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Electoral Legislation Amendment (Planning Panels and Enforcement) Act 2017 to incorporate one of the following models:
· A model where an IHAP makes a recommendation to Council and Council makes the determination; or
· Something similar to a JRPP model where a number of Councillors are appointed to a panel.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
Civic Leadership |
Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Invitation to attend LGNSW Conference 21 - 23 October 2018⇩
2. Registration Brochure including program - LGNSW Annual Conference 2018⇩
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CEO 01 |
Local Government NSW Conference 2018 |
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Attachment 1 |
Invitation to attend LGNSW Conference 21 - 23 October 2018 |
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CEO 01 |
Local Government NSW Conference 2018 |
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Attachment 2 |
Registration Brochure including program - LGNSW Annual Conference 2018 |
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Chief Executive Officer Report
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CEO 02 |
Media Policy |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes |
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File Ref |
182322.2018 |
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Report By |
Andrew Stevenson - Manager Communications |
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Approved By |
Kiersten Fishburn - Chief Executive Officer |
Executive Summary
The attached draft Media Policy has been developed to assist Liverpool City Council Councillors and staff respond to enquiries from journalists and use social media in an informed and appropriate manner. The policy sets guidelines for preparing media releases, responding to enquiries and using social media.
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That Council adopt the Media Policy.
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REPORT
In November 2016 Council’s Media Representation Policy was revoked by resolution of Council. The attached draft Media Policy has been developed to govern the operational matters that were contained in the previous policy.
The purpose of this policy is:
a) To support positive engagement with the media, including social media, by Councillors and Council staff both in professional and personal capacities.
b) To protect the reputation of the Council, community and staff and support key directions outlined in the Operational Plan including Creating Connection, Generating Opportunity and Leading through Collaboration.
The policy covers: Councillors; Council staff; service providers; contractors employed by Council; volunteers; apprentices or trainees; and work experience students. Implementation of the Policy will be monitored by the Mayor, CEO and Communications Manager.
In addition to the Media Policy, Councillors and Council staff must adhere to Liverpool Council’s Code of Conduct when interacting with the media.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
Civic Leadership |
Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Operate a well developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
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COM 01 |
Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community |
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File Ref |
157931.2018 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
Council is committed to building strong and resilient communities in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA) and to maximising social wellbeing. One way of achieving these goals is to provide financial support in the form of grants, donations, and sponsorships to individuals and groups to develop leadership skills, increase participation in community activities and address identified social issues.
This report presents the funding recommendations for the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program for Council’s consideration.
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That Council endorses the funding recommendation of $10,000 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program for the following project:
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REPORT
Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program
The Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program received one application which met the criteria and is recommended for funding as outlined below:
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Applicant |
Southern Districts Soccer Football Association Inc. |
Location |
Liverpool |
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Organisation |
Other Incorporated Entity |
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Project |
Liverpool Knockout Competition |
Amount Requested |
$10,000 |
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Description |
Objective: The Liverpool Knockout Competition is the finals of the soccer knockout tournament for residents from 12 years old and above, with the two main matches being the Liverpool Cup and the Liverpool Shield. Soccer is embraced by many ethnic and community groups that make up the diverse population of Liverpool. The event will allow residents and soccer enthusiasts to come together around a common interest and the inclusive community spirit that is generated through team sports. Outcomes: · The event will be inclusive of the whole Liverpool LGA and the broader community;
· The event attracts many people from the community to participate in team based activities;
· It promotes Liverpool as a strong and skillful football base in the wider Australian community;
· Strengthens community pride, encourages community participation and promotes healthy lifestyles; and
· The two winning teams will receive the Liverpool Cup and the Liverpool Shield respectively which are recognition of Council’s support of this tournament over many years. |
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Benefits |
· 1000 attendees over the two day event;
· 15 local volunteers engaged in various capacities including referees, match support and medal presentations; and
· Promotion of diversity and social cohesion of the Liverpool community through participation in soccer. |
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Assessment |
Recommended for Funding The project is aligned with Council’s Community Strategic Plan ‘Direction 1 - Creating Connection’ by delivering a community event promoting access and equity for all members of the community. The project also aligns with Council’s funding priorities that contribute to cultural and social outcomes: · Provide an innovative opportunity to meet community needs;
· Promote Liverpool’s cultural diversity;
· Celebrate our City’s uniqueness; and
· Enhances Liverpool’s profile and reputation as an outward looking, creative and connected city. |
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Recommended Funding |
$10,000 |
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CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP (OUTGOING)
COMMUNITY GRANTS
MATCHING GRANTS
COMBINED GRANT AND SPONSORSHIP FUNDING
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
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Social |
Support community organisations and groups to deliver services. |
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Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
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Legislative |
Local Government Act 1993 - s356. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Policy⇨ (Under separate cover)
2. Grants and Donations Policy⇨ (Under separate cover)
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City Community and Culture Report
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COM 02 |
Mandaean Community in Liverpool - Baptismal area on the banks of the Georges River |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Provide community facilities which are accessible to all |
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File Ref |
126383.2018 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
Council received a request from the Mandaean community to use the Georges River for baptismal purposes. For the Mandaean community, who revere John the Baptist, baptisms are a key ritual in their agnostic faith.
At the Council meeting on 31 May 2017 the following resolution in reference to a possible baptismal area for the Mandaean community was made by Council:
Site 3 Haigh Park be the most suitable site and that a further report be brought to Council within six months addressing the risk to the public, identified in this report; the real-time monitoring of water for indicator organisms is in place; and until such time sufficient evidence is available to confirm the adequacy of water quality in the Georges River for primary contact recreational activities.
Due to known issues around water quality, Council initiated water quality monitoring to more objectively review whether the intended use could be permitted. Monitoring has found that the levels of contamination from potentially toxic Blue Green Algae and faecal coliform bacteria has at times exceeded primary contact and secondary contact guidelines. The presence of Blue Green Algae and faecal contamination may result in illnesses such as gastroenteritis which could cause vomiting and diarrhoea for individuals exposed to the contaminated water; and therefore any use involving primary contact cannot be permitted.
Based on these findings, this report recommends that the Mandaean community are advised of the unsuitability of the water in the Georges River for baptisms. Council will erect signage to notify the general public of the unsuitability of the water for recreational activities.
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That Council write to the Mandaean community to advise of the unsuitability of the water in the Georges River for baptisms and explain the risks of accessing the water for this use.
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REPORT
Council received a request from the Mandaean community to use the Georges River for baptismal purposes. For the Mandaean community, who revere John the Baptist, baptisms are a key ritual in their agnostic faith.
Following a resolution made at the 31 May 2017 Council meeting, arrangements were made to commence water quality monitoring at several locations across the Georges River to more objectively review whether the intended use could be permitted. Water quality monitoring in five locations across the Georges River commenced in October 2017 including Casula Powerhouse (GR1), Lighthorse Bridge (GR2) and the subject site, Haigh Park (GR3). The water monitoring program is ongoing.
For the purpose of this report, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC-2008) Guidelines and the Australian and New Zealand Environment Conservation Council (ANZECC-2000) are being referenced.
The NHMRC for Managing Risks in Recreational Water advocate a preventative approach to the management of recreational water, focusing on assessing and managing hazards and hazardous events within a risk-management framework. The ANZECC guidelines provide a framework for assessing water quality, based on the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of waterways.
Results of the monthly water quality monitoring shows the presence of potentially toxic Blue Green Algae at the monitoring locations upstream of the Liverpool Weir and Haigh Park in the drier months.
Monitoring of these sites shows bacterial levels frequently elevated above ANZECC primary contact levels and at times above secondary contact levels. It should be noted that elevated levels of bacteria and Blue Green Algae are typical of urban river systems, which may receive sewer overflows and nutrient enriched storm water.
In summary, the results of water quality monitoring indicate the consistent presence of faecal coliform and enterococci in excess of ANZECC primary contact guidelines and occasional exceedance of secondary contact guidelines. Further, the presence of potentially toxic Blue Green Algae in the water in the Georges River within Liverpool Council area is not currently suitable for primary contact and recreational uses.
Based on these findings, this report recommends that Council write to the Mandaean community to advise of the unsuitability of the water in the Georges River for baptisms and explaining the risks of accessing the water for this use. Council will erect signage to notify the general public of the unsuitability of the water for recreational activities.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
Manage the environmental health of waterways. Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. |
Social |
Ensure safe and equitable access by the community to Council’s community facilities and local natural areas. |
Civic Leadership |
Act as an environmental leader in the community. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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COM 03 |
Expansion of Live Life Get Active Camps in Liverpool |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Create a dynamic, inclusive environment, including programs to support healthy living |
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File Ref |
154589.2018 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
Live Life Get Active (LLGA) Camps are a free daily fitness program which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of community members who are ‘at-risk’ of lifestyle disease such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. In February 2014, Council initiated the first LLGA Camp in Liverpool at Bigge Park, the first camp to be funded in Western Sydney.
These camps have been hugely successful in Liverpool since they were first initiated. Evaluation of the camps has demonstrated success in encouraging physical activity while also reducing levels of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression amongst participants. The positive health benefits of the program and the relatively low cost demonstrates value for money for Council.
To date, Council has been approached by numerous organisations expressing an interest in funding additional camps in Bigge Park and in other locations across the Liverpool LGA. In particular, the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) has confirmed their interest to partner with Council to fund an additional camp in Bigge Park.
This report recommends continuation of the Live Life Get Active camps in Bigge Park with funds allocated in the 2018/2019 budget and seeks endorsement to support the initiation of an additional camp in Bigge Park and expansion of the camps to other locations in the Liverpool LGA. Council will continue to support the program by promoting and facilitating the booking process via the Council website.
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That Council:
1. Continue funding the Live Life Get Active Camp in Bigge Park at a cost of $20,000 per annum + GST. Funds are available in the 2018/2019 budget; and
2. Support the initiation of additional camps and expansion of the camps to other locations in the Liverpool LGA, to be funded by external agencies. |
REPORT
Live Life Get Active camps are a free daily fitness program which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of community members who are ‘at-risk’ of lifestyle disease such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. In February 2014, Council initiated the first LLGA Camp in Liverpool at Bigge Park. In June 2014, BusinessLink funded an additional Camp to run immediately after the Council-funded program. Since this time Council has continued to fund the camps on an annual basis.
This report details the outcome of an evaluation of the program from 17 February 2018 to 27 May 2018.
Member demographics
To date, there are 1,255 registered members. Member numbers have increased steadily since the camps began as shown in the graph below, increased by 13% in the last year. Attendance has remained relatively stable despite weather getting cooler, averaging 16 people per session.
The following is a breakdown of the demographics of the registered members:
· 52% of the members come from the Liverpool LGA, with 19% coming from Liverpool, 4% from Casula and 3% from Chipping Norton;
· 83% of members were female and 17% were male;
· The largest age group was the 30-39 year olds (33%); and
· The youngest member was 19 and the oldest member was 79 years of age.
Risk profile
These camps are aimed at helping people become healthier, fitter and happier by promoting physical activity in a friendly and safe environment. There is a strong need for these camps in Liverpool as demonstrated by the risk profile of existing members:
· Average time spent sitting per member – 8.5 hours;
· Members with depression – 12%;
· Members with diabetes – 4%;
· Members with high blood pressure – 7%;
· Members at intermediate or high risk of developing diabetes in the next five years –56%;
· Stress factors for the largest age group (30-39 years) – 40% worry about work and 33% worry about family once a week or more; and
· Members reporting feeling isolated - 15% of members did not have a supportive network of family and friends.
Health outcomes and benefits
All sessions are designed for people of varying ages, body shapes and fitness levels. LLGA have a “go at your own pace” philosophy by offering a variety of sessions such as yoga, cross-training and boxing which appeals to different people. The aim of LLGA is to improve the health and wellbeing of community members who are ‘at-risk’ of lifestyle disease such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
Making the camps free and in accessible locations assists to eliminate as many barriers for people to achieve positive health outcomes. Members also have access to a personalised nutrition plan and assistance with developing and meeting personal health goals.
Since the camps started in 2014, the total weight loss for all program participants is 742kg with the total centimetres lost in the waist is 711cm. This is a positive outcome and demonstrates significant ongoing benefits for the Liverpool community.
Expansion of camps to other locations in Liverpool
Council has been approached by numerous organisations expressing an interest in funding additional camps in Bigge Park and in other locations across the Liverpool LGA including the two newly established universities in Liverpool – University of Wollongong and Western Sydney University.
To date, the SWSLHD has confirmed their interest to partner with Council to fund an additional camp in Bigge Park. It is the intention that this program will start in the second half of this year to encourage SWSLHD staff and the general public to be more active. Additionally, the Moorebank Intermodal Company (MIC) is also considering Live Life Get Active Program as part of their Health and Benefits Package, as a way to reduce the potential health impacts of the MIC development in Moorebank and the surrounding areas.
This report recommends continuation of the LLGA camps in Bigge Park with allocated funds from the 2018/2019 budget, and seeks endorsement to support the initiation of additional camps in Liverpool City Centre and expansion of the camps to other locations in the Liverpool LGA, to be funded by external agencies.
Should the recommendations be endorsed, Council staff will continue to support the LLGA camps by facilitating registrations and bookings through the Council website and promoting the camps.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Continuation of existing camp in Bigge Park will cost $20,000 per annum + GST. Funds are available within the 2018/2019 budget. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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COM 04 |
Post Exhibition Report - Draft Social Justice Policy |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community |
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File Ref |
178767.2018 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
The Draft Social Justice Policy aims to provide a foundation and guiding principles for Council’s commitment towards and actions to protect human rights, and promote key social justice values of freedom, respect, equity and dignity for all people in the City of Liverpool.
Council adopted the initial Social Justice Policy on 23 May 2011. This version includes major updates to the policy, intending to make it more comprehensive and also incorporating the best practice existing in the field today.
At the 26 April 2018 Council meeting, Council endorsed the Draft Social Justice Policy for public exhibition. Stakeholder consultation was undertaken to engage with both internal and external parties using a range of engagement methods. The draft Policy was on public exhibition until 2 July 2018 and was promoted through Council’s Facebook page, website, the Liverpool Leader and through the District Forums. Community feedback was also sought through a survey on Liverpool Listens. No comments were received during public exhibition.
This report recommends that Council adopt the Draft Social Justice Policy.
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That Council adopt the Draft Social Justice Policy.
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REPORT
The Draft Social Justice Policy is an overarching commitment in Council’s effort to redress the impact of social and economic inequalities, both on the people experiencing it and on the wider community.
The Policy was on public exhibition until 2 July 2018. During public exhibition community feedback was sought through a number of channels including; a public notice placed on the Council website and social media channels, hard copies placed at the Liverpool City Library, Customer Contact Centre and distributed at District Forums. Liverpool Listens, Council’s online community engagement platform was also used to conduct a survey to seek the community’s feedback on the draft Policy. No comments were received during public exhibition.
The draft Social Justice Policy aims to increase levels of social capital in the community and create and/or reinforce a culture that values diversity and ensures people are not discriminated against regardless of race, faith, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or economic status. Council will meet these commitments through the principles outlined in the policy, ensuring all members of the community have appropriate and equitable opportunities in accessing Council’s full range of services, activities and information.
The following principles underpin Council’s approach to social justice and are applied in its activities and decision-making to build a socially just, inclusive and sustainable community:
· Recognition of Aboriginal Australians: Council recognises and acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Liverpool now stands and pays respects to Elders both past and present. It supports and celebrates the rich culture and strong community values of the Aboriginal community. Council adopted a Reconciliation Action Plan in March 2017;
· Equity: Council is committed to fairness in providing services, making decisions and distributing resources equally. Particular consideration is given for those in need to ensure an increased collective benefit for the whole community;
· Access: Council is committed to providing and advocating for services and facilities that are available to all regardless of background, ability or capacity. To ensure this, social justice principles help guide council’s urban design and social infrastructure planning protocols;
· Human rights and advocacy: Council recognises and supports the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. This includes civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights; and the right to be treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination. Council is committed to supporting advocacy campaigns aiming to reduce discrimination and disadvantage;
· Participation and partnership: Council recognises the rights of people to contribute to decisions that affect their lives and is committed to supporting opportunities for stakeholder engagement in planning and decision-making processes;
· Sustainability: Council is committed to assessing the social, cultural, environmental and economic impacts of its decisions and actions on our community today and on future generations;
· Community strengths: Council values and acknowledges the strengths of our community such as diversity and community connections. Council recognises the benefits of working towards empowerment and capacity building in the community;
· Safe and healthy communities: Council is committed to creating a city which is safe and healthy, and recognises that a safe and healthy community improves wellbeing for all;
· Evidence informed approach: Council recognises the importance of evidence informed solutions. It is committed to being informed of the changing trends based on scientific research and consultation processes. Council is also committed to monitoring and evaluating actions and strategies to ensure continuous improvement and effective and efficient service delivery;
· Biodiversity and environmental protection: Council is committed to protect and enhance the variety of life in all its forms, recognise and conserve the intrinsic value of biodiversity and natural ecosystems in its LGA. Council recognise that social and environmental justice issues are frequently linked and that groups who are socially, economically, culturally or otherwise marginalised are especially vulnerable to the experience of environmental degradation (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2014); and
· Compliance: Council is committed to upholding the relevant national and international legislative documents relating to human rights and social justice in all decision-making processes.
Integrating the principles of social justice in all of Council’s planning and programming processes will ensure that opportunities are created for individuals and groups who experience disadvantage to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. This may be done directly through Council’s actions or indirectly through the actions of others in the community.
It is recommended that Council adopt the Draft Social Justice Policy.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic considerations relating to this report. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental considerations relating to this report. |
Social |
Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Upholding the relevant national and international legislative requirements. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. Reinforce community strengths and strive for empowerment of disadvantaged groups. Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated and appropriate services to the community. Promote community harmony and address discrimination. Support access and services for people with a disability. |
Civic Leadership |
Undertake genuine consultation and communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of mediums. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
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COM 04 |
Post Exhibition Report - Draft Social Justice Policy |
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Attachment 1 |
Draft Social Justice Policy |
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City Corporate Report
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CORP 01 |
Investment Report June 2018 |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources |
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File Ref |
179028.2018 |
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Report By |
John Singh - Revenue Accountant |
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Approved By |
Vishwa Nadan - Manager Finance |
Executive Summary
This report details Council’s Investment portfolio.
At 30 June 2018, Council held investments with a market value of $257 million.
The portfolio yield to the end of June 2018 is 69 basis points above the AusBond Bank Bill index:
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AusBond Bank Bill Index (BBI) |
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Benchmark |
1.78% |
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Portfolio yield |
2.47% |
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Performance above benchmarks |
0.69% |
Return on investment for the 12 months ended to June 2018 was $1.4 million higher than budget.
Council’s investments and reporting obligations fully comply with the requirements of Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation.
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That Council receives and notes this report.
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REPORT
Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires that the Responsible Accounting Officer must provide Council with a written report setting out details of all money that Council has invested under section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.
Council’s Portfolio
At 30 June 2018, Council held investments with a market value of $257 million. Council’s investment register detailing all its investments is provided as an attachment to this report. In summary, Council’s portfolio consisted of investments in:
The ratio of market value compared to face value of various debt securities is shown in the table below:
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Asset Class |
June-18 |
Jun-17 |
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Senior Debts (FRN's & TCD's) |
100.22% |
100.85% |
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MBS (Reverse Mortgage Backed Securities) |
59.26% |
60.13% |
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T-Corp Unit Trusts |
101.26% |
100.39% |
* A TCD stands for Transferrable Certificate of Deposit; it is a security issued with the same characteristics as a Term Deposit however it can be sold back (transferred) in to the market prior to maturity. A floating TCD pays a coupon linked to a variable benchmark (90 days BBSW).
Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Ministerial Investment Order including the grandfathering provision in regards to its investment portfolio holdings. The grandfathering provision states that Council continues to hold to maturity, redeem or sell investments that comply with previous Ministerial Investment Orders. Any new investments must comply with the most recent Order. Council continues to closely monitor the investments in its portfolio to ensure continued compliance and minimal exposure to risk.
Portfolio Maturity Profile
The table below shows the percentage of funds invested at different durations to maturity:
Market Value by Issuer and Institution Policy limit as per Investment Policy
Overall Portfolio Credit Framework compliance to Investment Policy
Portfolio Performance against relevant market benchmark.
Council’s Investment Policy prescribes AusBond Bank Bill Index (ABBI) as a benchmark to measure return on cash and fixed interest securities. The ABBI represents average daily yield of a parcel of bank bills. Historically there has been a positive correlation between changes in the cash rate and the resulting impact on the ABBI benchmark.
The portfolio yield to 30 June 2018 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 69 basis points (2.47% against 1.78 %).
Council continues to achieve a solid outcome despite ongoing margin contraction and significantly lower market term deposit yields. Comparative yields for the previous months are charted below:
Performance of Portfolio Returns against Budget
Council’s investment income for the 12 months to June 2018 exceeded budget by $1.4 million mainly due to higher actual monthly average portfolio holdings compared to budgeted monthly average portfolio holdings for the period.
Investment Portfolio at a Glance
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Portfolio Performance |
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The portfolio yield to 30 June 2018 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 69 basis points (2.47% against 1.78%). |
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Annual Income vs. Budget |
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Council’s investment interest income exceeded budget by $1.4 million as at 30 June 2018 mainly due to higher actual monthly average portfolio holdings compared to budgeted monthly average portfolio holdings. |
Investment Policy Compliance
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Legislative Requirements |
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Fully Compliant. |
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Portfolio Credit Rating Limit |
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Fully Compliant. |
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Institutional Exposure Limits |
X |
Investments in Police Credit Union (SA) is slightly higher than the policy limit - $2m maturing in August 2018 will be recalled. |
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Overall Portfolio Credit Limits |
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Fully Compliant. |
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Term to Maturity Limits |
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Fully Compliant. |
Economic Outlook – Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent in its 3 July 2018 meeting. The current 1.5 per cent cash rate is at a historically low level and impacts returns on investment.
Certificate of Responsible Accounting Officer
The Manager Financial Services, as Responsible Accounting Officer certifies that the investments listed in the attached report have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policies at the time of their placement. The previous investments are covered by the “grandfather” clauses of the current investment guidelines issued by the Minister for Local Government.
Independent verification by Head of Audit, Risk and Improvement (HARI)
Council requested an independent review of its investment portfolio by Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) or its representative under delegated authority. The ARIC has agreed for its Chairperson to provide a certificate on a quarterly basis – the next certificate will be presented to Council on 29 August 2018.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Council’s investment interest income exceeded budget by $1.4 million as at 30 June 2018 mainly due to higher actual monthly average portfolio holdings compared to budgeted monthly average portfolio holdings. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
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Legislative |
Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 – Investment Order (authorized investments) and with reporting requirements under Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Investment Portfolio - June 2018⇩
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City Infrastructure and Environment Report
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INF 01 |
Speaking 4 the Planet (S4P) Event |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Increase community engagement |
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File Ref |
173595.2018 |
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Report By |
Alexi Gilchrist - Environment Rest Plan Coordinator |
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Approved By |
Raj Autar - Director City Infrastructure and Environment |
Executive Summary
Speaking 4 the Planet (S4P) is a public speaking, drama and visual art competition which recognises and celebrates World Environment Day. S4P invites local high school students to participate by preparing speeches and performances relating to the World Environment Day theme, which this year was “Beat Plastic Pollution”.
The competition aims to encourage young people to speak out for sustainability by providing an opportunity to think creatively on ways to be sustainable in a public forum.
Liverpool Council was proud to support a regional S4P event with Campbelltown Council, Camden Council and Know Hands Education Consultancy. The event was held the Australian Botanic Gardens in Mount Annan on 5 June 2018 as part of the World Environment Day celebrations. Twelve high schools participated this year in three speech categories and a visual art category.
The winners of the prepared and impromptu speech have been invited to this Council meeting to deliver their winning speeches. Both of the winners are from Unity Grammar College in the Liverpool LGA.
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That Council writes to each winner and congratulates them on their success.
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REPORT
Speaking 4 the Planet (S4P) is a public speaking, drama and visual art competition that recognises and celebrates World Environment Day (WED). S4P invites local High School students to participate by preparing speeches, performances and artworks relating to the World Environment Day theme, which this year was “Beat Plastic Pollution”.
World Environment Day 2018
World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5 June. It is an internationally recognised day endorsed and supported by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). It is designed to raise global awareness of the need to take positive environmental action. Each year, it designates a theme for special attention and action. This year’s theme “Beat Plastic Pollution” encourages people to think about and raise awareness of acting against plastic pollution.
The S4P Event
This year Liverpool Council was proud to support a regional S4P event along with Campbelltown Council, Camden Council, the Sutherland Shire Environment Centre and Know Hands Education Consultancy. Each S4P event is registered on the UN’s World Environment Day website. The event was held at the Australian Botanic Gardens in Mount Annan on 5 June 2018 as part of the WED celebrations.
S4P is shaped by the view that, if we are to achieve sustainable communities, we will need people that are able to think creatively and express and support novel ideas in public arenas. Participants prepared their speeches, dramatic performances and artworks based on this theme. S4P aims to see creative young people leading, working as a team and speaking out for sustainability.
There were four sections of the competition, each based on the UN’s theme. There were prizes for each section and all participants received a gift. The four sections were:
· Prepared speech – One student from each school delivered a five minute speech on a sustainability topic linked to WED theme.
· Impromptu speech – One student from each participating school delivered a three minute impromptu talk on a topic given to them on the day. Students were given at least 30 minutes to prepare their talks.
· Impromptu Eco-drama – Drama students (up to five) from each school performed a short piece that expressed a point of view on the UN’s theme. Students had 30 minutes to prepare.
· Visual arts – Artworks such as drawing and painting that are focused on the UN’s theme.
Council’s Support
Liverpool Council was a proud supporter of this year’s S4P event. As an important stakeholder, Council supported the event by:
· Encouraging the start of a Southwest regional event to include schools from Camden Council, Campbelltown Council and Wollondilly Council Local Government Areas;
· Inviting all High Schools in the Liverpool LGA to participate in the event;
· Assisting Know Hands Consultancy to develop a teacher support book with teaching resources on the topic of beating plastic pollution;
· Councillor Kaliyanda opening the event on behalf of the Mayor at Australian Botanic Gardens in Mount Annan on 5 June 2018;
· Inviting the prepared and impromptu speech winners of the S4P event to the July Council meeting to present their winning speeches; and
· Inviting the winners from all categories to present their winning speeches and drama performance at the annual Environment Volunteer Recognition Event on 30 November 2018 at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
The Event Outcome
Six Liverpool high schools accepted the offer to participate in this year’s Liverpool Speaking 4 the Planet Event, including Miller Technology High School, Hoxton Park High School, Liverpool Boys High School, James Busby High School, Unity Grammar College and Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton Park. In addition, three schools each participated from both the Camden LGA and Campbelltown LGA. .
Councillor Charisma Kaliyanda opened the event by giving participants some insight into the importance of protecting the environment and the value of public speaking in her role as a Councillor.
Each high school provided entrants in multiple event categories and proceeded to deliver their speeches and dramatic performances in front of participants, teachers, guests and a panel of three judges. Artworks were prepared in advance and provided a backdrop to the spoken components of the event.
Through careful deliberation and assessment using event judging criteria, judges decided to award the following winners for each categories:
· Prepared Speech Winner – Samar Abdel Aziz, Unity Grammar (Liverpool LGA);
· Impromptu Speech Winner – Jamal Merhb, Unity Grammar (Liverpool LGA);
· Impromptu Eco-Drama – Mount Annan High School (Cyann, Alasdeni, Isabella, Jazmin, Lachlan) (Camden LGA); and
· Art – Amanda Snook, Mount Annan High School (Camden LGA).
The four category winners and participating schools were awarded prizes. The winners of the prepared and impromptu speeches have been invited to attend this Council meeting to deliver their winning speeches.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. |
Social |
Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. |
Civic Leadership |
Act as an environmental leader in the community. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Committee Reports
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CTTE 01 |
Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 3 May 2018 |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making |
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File Ref |
160809.2018 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 3 May 2018.
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That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on Thursday 3 May 2018.
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee held on Thursday 3 May 2018 are attached for the information of Council.
The Minutes identify a number of actions that require Council staff to undertake, none of which will have any financial impact on Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
|
Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
|
Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Raise awareness in the community about the available services and preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place; Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community; and Promote community harmony and address discrimination. |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 3 May 2018 ⇩
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141 |
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CTTE 01 |
Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 3 May 2018 |
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Attachment 1 |
Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 3 May 2018 |
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CTTE 02 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee meeting held on 14 June 2018 |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community |
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File Ref |
178053.2018 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee meeting held on 14 June 2018.
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That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee meeting held on 14 June 2018; and
2. Endorse a trial changing the frequency of the Committee meeting from quarterly to bi-monthly.
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee meeting held on 14 June 2018 are attached for the information of Council.
The Minutes identify one action for Council staff which does not have any financial impact on Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
|
Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
|
Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Support access and services for people with a disability. |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
|
Legislative |
Disability Inclusion Act 2014. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on 14 June 2018 ⇩
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151 |
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CTTE 02 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee meeting held on 14 June 2018 |
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Attachment 1 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on 14 June 2018 |
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Committee Reports
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CTTE 03 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 June 2018 |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community |
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File Ref |
178744.2018 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 June 2018.
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That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee Meeting held on 7 June 2018.
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 June 2018 are attached for the information of Council.
The minutes identify a number of matters to receive and note, none of which have any financial implications for Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
|
Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Support policies and plans that prevent crime. Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee meeting held on 7 June 2018⇨ (Under separate cover)
2. PCYC Liverpool programs and initiatives⇨ (Under separate cover)
3. iWitnessed Liverpool handout⇨ (Under separate cover)
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Committee Reports
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CTTE 04 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meetings held in March, April, May and June 2018 |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making |
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File Ref |
180374.2018 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meetings held on 13 March, 10 April, 8 May and 12 June 2018.
The Youth Council did not achieve the quorum for the meetings held in March, April and May. The minutes of the meetings were ratified at the June 2018 meeting and are presented for the information of Councillors.
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That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meetings held on 13 March, 10 April, 8 May and 12 June 2018.
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council held on 13 March, 10 April, 8 May and 12 June 2018 are attached for the information of Council.
The Committee meetings held on 13 March, 10 April and 8 May did not achieve the quorum (7 Youth Council members and 1 Councillor) due to the following reasons:
· 13 March – Apologies received from Youth Council members commencing their university studies during March, as well a number of members being unwell.
· 10 April – As per the Youth Council Charter, at least one Councillor is required to achieve the quorum. No Councillors were present at the April meeting.
· 8 May – The quorum was not achieved due to Youth Councillors university exam period and trial HSC exams occurring during May. Historically as the Youth Council is reaching the end of the two year term, lower attendance at meetings are an expected trend as the Youth Councillors exit the Youth Council.
The minutes of the above meetings were ratified at the June Youth Council meeting.
The Minutes identify a number of actions to receive and note, none of which will have any financial impact on Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. |
Civic Leadership |
Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 12 June 2018⇩
2. Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 8 May 2018⇩
3. Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 10 April 2018⇩
4. Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 13 March 2018⇩
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CTTE 04 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meetings held in March, April, May and June 2018 |
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Attachment 1 |
Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 12 June 2018 |
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CTTE 04 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meetings held in March, April, May and June 2018 |
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Attachment 2 |
Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 8 May 2018 |
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CTTE 04 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meetings held in March, April, May and June 2018 |
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Attachment 3 |
Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 10 April 2018 |
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CTTE 04 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meetings held in March, April, May and June 2018 |
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Attachment 4 |
Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 13 March 2018 |
Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2018
Committee Reports
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CTTE 05 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee meeting held on 31 May 2018 |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Create a dynamic, inclusive environment, including programs to support healthy living |
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File Ref |
183995.2018 |
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Report By |
Mark Westley - Sports Development Officer |
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Approved By |
Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee meeting held on 31 May 2018.
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That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee Meeting held on 31 May 2018.
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee held on 31 May 2018 are attached for the information of Council.
The Minutes identify a number of actions none of which will have any financial impact on Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Council’s 2017/2018 budget includes $15,000 for the payment of sporting donations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Liverpool Sports Committee Minutes of meeting held 31 May 2018⇩
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CTTE 05 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee meeting held on 31 May 2018 |
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Attachment 1 |
Liverpool Sports Committee Minutes of meeting held 31 May 2018 |
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Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2018
Notices of Motion
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NOM 01 |
The Fix NSW Transport Coalition's Lantern Walk |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city |
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File Ref |
192594.2018 |
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Author |
Nathan Hagarty - Councillor |
Background
On August 11 more than 30 community groups from across Sydney will come together to hold a walk under the banner 'FIX NSW Transport coalition'. The coalition was formed in opposition to the amount of taxpayers funds being dedicated to toll roads and not enough invested in public transport.
Liverpool is no stranger to these issues.
The State and Federal Governments are intending to build the M12 as the primary motorway to service Western Sydney Airport. The proposed route of the M12 sees it start from the M7 in the east. This means the only way onto the M12 for west bound motorists is via an existing toll road.
There is no confirmation as to whether the M12 will also be a toll road. However, it's been decades since a toll-less motorway was constructed in Sydney.
The State Government has also confirmed they intend to extend M5 toll once it is paid off in 2026, potentially for another 40 years to 2066.
This Council has previously debated the new train timetable, the need for an express service from Liverpool to the City and has lobbied for the extension of the Bankstown Metro to Liverpool.
The LGA is beset with many traffic issues, most notably around the CBD: with major arterials Hume Highway, Cumberland Highway, Newbridge Road, Heathcote Road, Hoxton Park Road etc.
This is a worthy cause in line with previous Council resolutions.
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That Council:
1. Write to the Fix NSW Transport Coalition expressing support for their cause; and
2. Write to the State Government to ask if the M12 will be toll road and if so: · How much will the toll cost when the road opens? · How long will the toll be in place? |
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues. |
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Environment |
Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options. |
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Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations relating to this report. |
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Civic Leadership |
Act as an environmental leader in the community. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2018
Notices of Motion
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NOM 02 |
Liverpool's Time is Now |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city |
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File Ref |
192644.2018 |
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Author |
Gus Balloot - Councillor |
Background
With the new airport and billions of dollars of infrastructure, new universities, and new government departments being built, Liverpool is experiencing a golden age like no other.
It is vital that the whole community of Liverpool benefits from this. Whether you live in Miller or Middleton Grange, Cartwright or Carnes Hill, every resident and child should directly benefit from all that is happening.
We should not have to wait anymore.
One of the ways to transform an area for the better is to connect it to jobs. On that note, Council needs to re-consider its position in relation to a Metro from Liverpool to Badgerys Creek.
We need to lobby to have the South West Metro extended from Bankstown to Liverpool with the following stops:
Miller
Middleton Grange or Carnes Hill
Austral/West Hoxton
Rossmore
Badgerys Creek
A train station in Miller will transform the area for the better of our residents who live there. Miller has been forgotten and this has to stop now. We should all be working together to ensure we improve the quality of life of all our residents, not just ratepayers. Just because someone lives in housing commission and doesn’t pay rates doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be working for them.
To think that Parramatta and Penrith will be connected to the airport before us is not reflective of the role that Liverpool has and will play in the future.
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That Council:
1. Immediately commence planning for the above mentioned metro route and develop plans accordingly;
2. Lobby all sides of politics on this issue with the goal of them making it a priority;
3. Write to all MP’s (Federal and State) asking for their support and provide a report back to Council in 2 months with their positions;
4. Write to Canterbury Bankstown Council seeking their support for the campaign and asking them to join us;
5. Commission a report into the economic and social benefits of doing so; and
6. Allocate the necessary funds required to do so.
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CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues. Facilitate economic development. |
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Environment |
Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options. |
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Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
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Civic Leadership |
Act as an environmental leader in the community. 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. Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2018
Notices of Motion
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NOM 03 |
Koala Habitat and Wildlife Protection in Support of the Georges River Koala Network |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making |
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File Ref |
192668.2018 |
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Author |
Karress Rhodes - Councillor |
Background
The Georges River Koala Network has since been established after Liverpool Council moved at the May Council meeting 2018 to unanimously support collaboration to find an integrated Koala Conservation Plan for the South West Sydney local koala colony. The Georges River Koala Network urges Council support in seeking dialogue with the Holsworthy Army Training Base in establishing a sustainable Koala Management Plan. The Georges River Koala Network has been formed with the assistance of The Georges River Environment Alliance, National Parks Association NSW and Macarthur Branch and concerned community members including John Anderson from Liverpool.
The presence of a healthy koala colony in the Holsworthy Military Training Area has been known and recorded for decades through several scientific studies in the area.
The recent bushfire earlier this year and subsequent reports of koala rescue as koalas fled from the fire path, together with additional reports of koalas travelling along the Georges River corridor from Campbelltown to Wattle Grove, and the observance of recent road kill on Heathcote Road around Sandy Point all underpin the significance of the land contained in or very near to the Military Training Camp that is being increasingly utilised by this unique and precious colony.
The Army have occupied and used the area known as the Holsworthy Army Training Land since 1913, in a compatible and sustainable manner with wildlife.
However increased development of koala habitat, has encouraged more koalas to access the Georges River corridor and the Military Training Area than ever before making urgent the need for the implementation of a Koala Management Plan along these known koala routes and areas.
Koalas do not recognise LGA borders, nor the border of the Military Training Area which is the reason why the only way possible to preserve and protect the colony is by a collaborative approach with an agreed management plan and strategy.
The koala is arguably the most significant identifying icon that represents Australia. They are loved throughout the world. They have been used on numerous occasions as mascots to world sports and other such events. Their survival is now under threat, or Australia risks losing them forever.
I now urge Liverpool Council to substantiate their commitment to participate with our neighbouring LGAs and write to the Minister of Defence to request the Holsworthy Training Camp engage in effective dialogue between themselves, the collaborative Local Government Areas through the Georges River Koala Network, and the community so that together we may find and deliver a sustainable integrated Koala Management Plan and save our koalas.
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That Council write to Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Defence to confirm Liverpool Council’s collaborative support for the Georges River Koala Network in recognising the presence of the last disease-free colony of koalas in Australia, their presence in the Holsworthy Military Training Area and the need for a dialogue to commence with the Community, Army and Georges River Koala Network to initiate actions to ensure the preservation of this koala colony. |
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues. |
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Environment |
Protect, enhance and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities and high quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. |
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Social |
Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. |
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Civic Leadership |
Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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