Motion                                   Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Shelton               .

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17 April 2019 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

NOTICE OF MOTION OF RESCISSION (submitted by Clrs Hadchiti, Rhodes and Harle)

We the undersigned move a rescission motion to rescind item NOM 01 Abolition of Office of the Local Government (as shown below) that was passed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 17 April 2019.

“That Council:

1.   Notes its opposition to the abolition of the Office of Local Government;

2.   Notes the functions of the former Office of the Local Government will be relegated in its importance and issues specifically relating to Local Government will not have a seat at the leadership table;

3.   Write to Premier and Minister for Local Government expressing its opposition to the    abolition of the Office of Local Government and seek clarification on how the OLG's          existing resources and functions will operate and be funded; and

4.   Write to local State and Federal MPs asking for their support of the above.”

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council rescind item NOM 01 Abolition of Office of the Local Government that was passed at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 17 April 2019.

On being put to the meeting the Rescission Motion was declared LOST.

Vote for:           Clr Ayyad    

                          Clr Hadchiti

                          Clr Hadid

                          Clr Harle

                          Clr Rhodes

Vote against:   Mayor Waller

                          Clr Hagarty

                          Clr Kaliyanda

                          Clr Karnib

                          Clr Shelton

The Rescission Motion was lost on the Mayor’s casting vote.

Background

Warwick Farm has undergone a massive change since the opening of the William Inglis Hotel last year. Parking has become very difficult around the train station making it difficult for the horse training industry. Truck usage has increased and conflicts between horses and trucks are getting worse. The unique feeling of Governor Macquarie Drive has been lost with the removal of the beautiful trees that lined it.

This motion calls on council to address these issues.

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Ayyad)

That Council:

1.   Investigate parking restrictions on the streets of Warwick Farm near the horse trainers precinct and report back to council at our next meeting. This should include 4 hour parking or parking permits for residents;

2.   Investigate ways to improve, beautify, and increase maintenance in Warwick Farm acknowledging there has been a significant change in the last year and a half with the opening of the 5 star William Inglis Hotel and conference centre. Report this back to Council at our July meeting;

3.   Investigate ways to replant the large trees on Governor Macquarie Drive that were lost with the recent road widening and plant a boulevard of mature trees with a report to come back to Council in July; and 

4.   Conduct a count of truck usage with a report to come back to Council about solutions and strategies on how to minimise truck movements and improve safety for residents and horse trainers.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Ayyad                Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council:

1.   Investigate parking restrictions on the streets of Warwick Farm near the horse trainers precinct and report back to Council at our next meeting. This should include 4 hour parking or parking permits for residents;

2.   Investigate ways to improve, beautify, and increase maintenance in Warwick Farm acknowledging there has been a significant change in the last year and a half with the opening of the 5 star William Inglis Hotel and conference centre. Report this back to Council at our July meeting;

3.   Investigate ways to replant the large trees on Governor Macquarie Drive that were lost with the recent road widening and plant a boulevard of mature trees with a report to come back to Council in July;  

4.    Conduct a count of truck usage with a report to come back to Council about solutions and strategies on how to minimise truck movements and improve safety for residents and horse trainers. Previous counts to be put forward also;

5.      Note the land acquisition funds are in the general reserves budget to be used to finalise the by-pass road for trucks travelling through Warwick Farm.  Note that Council is waiting on the RMS report and request a report to be submitted to the June 2019 Council meeting as to the progress.

6.      Council staff to consult with the Warwick Farm residents within the first two weeks in July 2019 on the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS).

             A community meeting to also subsequently be convened with residents, landowners, and other stakeholders as soon as practicable on the future of the Warwick Farm        equine precinct.

7.      Bring any outstanding proposals to Council as soon as practicable with an update (which includes when information will be received) to be provided to the June 2019 Council meeting.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Undertake further research and report back to Council on the viability (including the budget implications) of the following:

a.   Conservation grants (to fund minor and major conservation works);

b.   Conservation management grants (for technical advice and management documentation);

c.   Development of local heritage policies and procedures for heritage exemptions; and

d.   Development of guidelines for the use of conservation incentives including permissible development, FSR bonuses and height bonuses.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda                                   

1.   Undertake further research and report back to Council on the viability (including the budget implications) of the following:

a.   Conservation grants (to fund minor and major conservation works);

b.   Conservation management grants (for technical advice and management documentation);

c.   Development of local heritage policies and procedures for heritage exemptions; and

d.   Development of guidelines for the use of conservation incentives including permissible development, FSR bonuses and height bonuses.

2.      That Council undertakes an expression of interest to determine market interest in operating Council’s heritage buildings such as Collingwood House.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Notes the advice of the Liverpool Local Planning Panel;

2.   Supports in principle the planning proposal to amend Schedule 1 of the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 to permit vehicle sales or hire premises as a land use permitted with consent at Lot A and B Kookaburra Road, Prestons (Lot A and B DP 408207);

3.   Delegates to the CEO to make any typographical or other editing amendments to the planning proposal if required;

4.   Forwards the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment pursuant to Section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, seeking a Gateway determination;

5.   Subject to Gateway determination, undertake public exhibition and community consultation in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination; and

6.   Receive a further report on the outcomes of public exhibition and community consultation.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hagarty                                  

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.      Adopt the International Trade Engagement Strategy;

2.      Directs the CEO to report to Council on the progress of this initiative including a review of resources and funding to implement the strategy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Kaliyanda          Seconded: Clr Shelton                                

That Council:

1.      Adopt the International Trade Engagement Strategy;  

2.      Directs the CEO to report to Council every 12 months on the progress of this initiative including a review of resources and funding to implement the strategy; and

3.      Congratulate and acknowledge the work of the staff in preparing the strategy.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Notes the decision of the Geographical Names Board of NSW (GNB) to not support Clermont Street;

2.       Supports the replacement street names for the Edmondson Park Town Centre noted in this report, being:

·    Carnegie Street; and

·    State Street; and

3.       Authorises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to undertake the process of gazettal, if there are no submissions received during public exhibition.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Rhodes                                 

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1.    Any Councillors who wish to attend the 2019 Local Government NSW Annual Conference notify the Councillor Support Officer;

2.    Council determines 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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Shelton                                   

That:

1.    Any Councillors who wish to attend the 2019 Local Government NSW Annual Conference notify the Councillor Support Officer;

2.    Council nominates the Mayor and all Councillors except Clr Hadid as their voting delegates for the conference, noting that Clr Hadid already has a vote as he is a Director of the Association.  Should a Councillor not be able to attend, then Councillor Hadid to become the 10^th voting delegate 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.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Adopt the Delivery Program 2017-21 and Operational Plan and Budget 2019-20;

2.    Adopt the Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20;

3.    Place five (5) nominated amendments to the adopted Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20 on public exhibition for 28 days; and

4.    Include the nominated amendments in the Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20, subject to no opposing submissions being received, effective 1 July 2019.

UPDATED RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Adopt the Delivery Program 2017-21 and Operational Plan and Budget 2019-20;

2.    Adopt the Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20;

3.    Place eleven (11) nominated amendments to the adopted Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20 on public exhibition for 28 days; and

4.    Include the nominated amendments in the Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20, subject to no opposing submissions being received, effective 1 July 2019.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.    Adopt the Delivery Program 2017-21 and Operational Plan and Budget 2019-20 and the Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20 with the following amendments:

(a)  No increase to any fees and charges that are specifically related to pensioners/senior citizens where possible;

(b)  Reduce any proposed fee increases above 10% to no greater than 10%;

(c)   Identify a line item that ensures Council is in a position to introduce on line bookings for services such as hall hire and garbage pick ups;

(d)  Identify a line item that ensures that garbage collections wait time is no greater than two weeks;

(e)  Identify a line item for the introduction of improved technology to monitor rubbish dumping across the LGA;

(f)    Removal of the anticipated Moorebank Intermodal Company ex gratia payments; and

(g)  Identify a line item that replaces the trees on Terminus Street and Pirie Street in Liverpool with mature plain trees. Also plant mature plain trees on Kurrajong Road.  The green fence along Kurrajong Road to also be covered with a crawler that is evergreen or with colour which flower in some seasons;

2.   Place eleven (11) nominated amendments to the adopted Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20 on public exhibition for 28 days;

3.   Include the nominated amendments in the Statement of Revenue Policy 2019-20, subject to no opposing submissions being received, effective 1 July 2019;

4.   Provide a revised bottom line report at the next Council meeting; and

5.   Look at holding an additional briefing session to Councillors on Council’s annual budget prior to it being released for public exhibition.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Adopt the Code of Meeting Practice as exhibited; and

2.    Write to those who made submissions, thanking them for their submission and advising them of the outcome.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Harle                                   

That Council adopts the Code of Meeting Practice with the alteration to place the video recording of Council Meetings onto the Council website for a period of no less than 12 months for full public access.

Therefore Clause 5.19 of the Code of Meeting Practice to read as follows:

Clause 5.19         A webcast recording of each meeting of the council and committee of the               council is to be retained on the council’s website for at least 12 months.               Recordings of meetings may be disposed of in accordance with the State           Records Act 1998.

Foreshadowed motion:         Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti  

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the River Connections – Lighthorse Park Precinct Improvement Program as the recommended project for submission under the second round of applications under the Western Parkland City Liveability Fund.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib                                  

That Council defer this matter and item no: INF 01 “Activating the Georges River” of this Council Agenda and discuss the matters at the Strategic Planning Workshop on 7 June 2019.  The items to then be reported to the June 2019 Council meeting.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Endorse the Grants, Donations, and Corporate Sponsorship as one policy and place it on public exhibition for a period of 28 days; and

2.    Endorse the Community Venues Fee Reduction Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

Foreshadowed Motion:       Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Ayyad

That Council:

1.    Endorse the Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship as one policy and place it on exhibition for a period of 28 days with the following change:

·         Include an item which ensures that a group cannot apply for multiple funding programs/waivers for the same event.

2.    Endorse the Community Venues Fee Reduction Policy; and

3.    Not proceed with a Disaster Relief Program Policy noting that Councillors/Staff may at any time put forward to Council a request for such as in the past.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the funding recommendation of $20,000 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program for the following projects:

That Council endorses the funding recommendation of $31,500 (GST exclusive) under the Community Grants Program for the following projects:

That Council endorses the funding recommendation of $105,000 (GST exclusive) under the Matching Grants Program for the following projects:

That Council endorses the funding recommendation of $48,500 (GST exclusive) under the Sustainable Environment Grants Program for the following projects:

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECESS OF COUNCIL

Mayor Waller called a recess of Council at 9.01pm.

Mayor Waller reopened the meeting at 9.05pm with all Councillors present except Clrs Hadid, Hadchiti, Kaliyanda and Karnib.

Clrs Hadchiti and Clr Kaliyanda returned to the Chambers at 9.07pm

Clrs Hadid and Karnib returned to the Chambers at 9.08pm.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Provides direction on a position to take with the NSW Radio Control Racing Car Club in relation to potential improvements to the Helles Park racing track at Moorebank based on the options presented in this report; and

2.   In the event support is proposed, resolves to advertise the proposed payment or support for a period of 28 days under s.356 of the Local Government Act 1993, and if no submissions in objection are received, that the CEO be delegated authority to manage the working of this project into the capital works program.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hagarty

That Council:

1.    Note that Helles Park is owned by Council;

2.    Provide funding of up to $120,000 for the resurfacing and drainage works to the Radio Control Racing Track at Helles Park;

3.    Direct the CEO to manage payment of funds for the project should there be a cost benefit by allowing the NSWRCRCC to call for tenders;

4.    Report back to Council should funds be required to repair the state of the carpark in that location; and

5.    In the event support is proposed, should it be required, resolves to advertise the proposed payment or support for a period of 28 days under s.356 of the Local Government Act 1993, and if no submissions in objection are received, that the CEO be delegated authority to manage the working of this project into the capital works program.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Strengthen control mechanisms and sub-categories in the revised Social Impact Assessment Policy and Development Control Plan to ensure the protection of communities against the adverse impacts of gaming and liquor related developments, especially at vulnerable localities;

2.   Subject every development application relating to a premises that provides both liquor and gaming to a comprehensive SIA process, regardless of the nature of the proposed development;

3.   Continues to lobby L&G NSW on the adverse impacts related to the subject liquor licence;

4.   Undertake research into social and economic costs and impacts of alcohol consumption and gambling in Liverpool and introduce measures, including controls applied by other councils, to manage and mitigate the impacts on communities; and

5.   Receives a further report in November 2019 on the outcome and proposed directions of the research.

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.                                   

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the following recommendations for the allocation of sporting grants funding, as recommended by the Liverpool Sports Committee grants assessment panel:

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That the recommendation be adopted.                                   

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Endorses the repurposing of the property at 75-77 Hill Road, Lurnea for affordable/community housing;

2.    Approves the key principles for the above site (Confidential Attachment A);

3.    Delegates authority to the Chief Executive Officer to invite Expressions of Interest and enter into subsequent negotiations to contract with a suitably qualified and competent Community Housing Provider to deliver the development in accordance with the  principles in Confidential Attachment A;

4.    Directs the CEO to include sufficient funds to implement the works in the 2019/20 budget; and

5.    Note that a further report will be provided, to seek Council approval to affect any necessary legal agreements to deliver the affordable/community housing.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.    Endorse the repurposing of the property at 75-77 Hill Road Lurnea for the purpose of Tennis Courts;

2.    Direct the CEO to commence planning to ensure that these courts are operational prior to the decommissioning of the courts in Phillips Park; and

3.    Directs the CEO to include sufficient funds to implement the works in the 2019/20 budget.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

1.      Endorses the repurposing of the property at 75-77 Hill Road, Lurnea for housing including community housing;

2.      Present Councillors with a financial options paper;

3.      Delegates authority to the Chief Executive Officer to invite Expressions of Interest and enter into subsequent negotiations to contract with a suitably qualified and competent Community Housing Provider to deliver the development in accordance with the principles in Confidential Attachment A;

4.      Directs the Chief Executive Officer to include sufficient funds to implement the works in the 2019/20 budget; and

5.      Note that a further report will be provided, to seek Council approval to affect any necessary legal agreements to deliver the affordable/community housing.

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

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

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

Vote for:             Clr Ayyad

                            Clr Hadchiti

                            Clr Hadid

                            Clr Harle

                            Clr Rhodes

Vote against:     Mayor Waller

                            Clr Hagarty

                            Clr Kaliyanda

                            Clr Karnib

                            Clr Shelton

Note: the Motion (moved by Clr Hagarty) was carried on the Mayor’s casting vote.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves the identified budget variations in accordance with this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid                                  

That Council approves the identified budget variations in accordance with this report subject to the removal of the anticipated Moorebank Intermodal Company ex gratia payments.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Ayyad

That Council defer this matter and item no: CEO 04 “Western Parkland City Liveability Fund: Round Two” of this Council Agenda and discuss the matters at the Strategic Planning Workshop on 7 June 2019.  The items to then be reported to the June 2019 Council meeting.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the minutes of the Intermodal Committee meeting held on 14 May 2019;

2.   Endorse the recommendations in the minutes, except recommendation 1 which has a financial implication; and

3.   Requests the Independent Planning Commission carry out an independent traffic related peer review during the assessment and determination of the relevant development applications.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Rhodes                                 

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the minutes of the Intermodal Committee meeting held on 14 May 2019;

2.    Endorse the recommendations in the minutes, except recommendation 1 to be changed to read:

            Approve funds of up to $30,000 for a peer review of the traffic modelling on the   proviso that it can be used for future council submissions or be submitted and         completed in time for the current proposal.

3.   Requests the Independent Planning Commission carry out an independent traffic related peer review during the assessment and determination of the relevant development applications.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes the minutes of the Tourism and CBD Committee meeting held on 2 April 2019; and

2.    Endorses the recommendations and action in the minutes.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes the minutes of the Tourism and CBD Committee meeting held on 2 April 2019; and

2.    Endorses the recommendations and action in the minutes.

3.    Nominate Clr Rhodes to be Clr Hadchiti’s replacement as Chairperson of the Eastern Forum as he is no longer able to attend.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes the Meeting Notes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held 6 March 2019, and receives and notes the Minutes of the Meeting held on 3 April 2019;

2.    Endorse the motion raised by the Committee at the 3 April meeting that supports Council’s efforts to become single-use plastic item free; and

3.    Explore the implications of implementing this across Council committees, Council meetings and events with a report to come back to Council on the findings.    

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee Meeting held on 28 February 2019.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 8 April 2019.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the minutes of the Budget Review Panel meeting held on 9 April 2019.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Introduction

Western Sydney is undergoing rapid transformation. The City Deal, Western Sydney Airport and the Aerotropolis are set to deliver unprecedented employment, education, social and cultural benefits to the region.

It's vitally important the people of Liverpool and Western Sydney, including the most disadvantaged, are the primary beneficiaries of these opportunities.

Please address the following:

1.   What percentage of the executive and boards of the Western City and Aerotropolis Authority and WSA Co. live in Western Sydney?

Western Sydney Airport Company was established in August 2017 to develop and operate Western Sydney Airport.  Its offices are in the Liverpool CBD.

Western Sydney Airport is a Government Business Enterprise incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and operates under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (Cth). Western Sydney Airport is wholly owned by the Australian Government, represented by the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Urban Infrastructure as shareholder ministers.

An experienced Chair and Board have been appointed to govern Western Sydney Airport's work on the airport project.     A Board Charter sets out, amongst other things, conditions relating to the Governance Legal Framework, the role and responsibility of the Board, and the Board size, composition and independence. 

The Authority’s Board was appointed in February 2019 by Federal Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population and the NSW Minister for Western Sydney.   Based on publically available information, the Board is comprised of a Chairperson and six Directors, two of whom are long-time residents of western Sydney.

The Board is responsible, subject to consultation with the Shareholder Ministers for the appointment, removal or replacement of the CEO.  Other Executive positions are appointed on the basis of the Australian Public Service Commission recruitment guidelines and must be based on merit.

The Western City and Aerotropolis Authority (WCAA) is a NSW Government Agency and was jointly established by the NSW and Australian Governments, under the Western Sydney City Deal, to facilitate the design and delivery of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and support the growth of the Western Parkland City.

Based on publically available information, the Board is comprised of a Chairperson and four Directors, one of whom is a former CEO of a western Sydney Council and a long-time resident of western Sydney. 

The WCAA CEO was appointed in November 2018.  All other Executive appointments will be in accordance with the merit-selection rules under the Government Sector Employment Act 2013.

It should be noted that in August 2018, a skills matrix was endorsed by the Western Sydney City Deal Leadership Group, as a tool to guide nominations of directors to the Board of the WCAA, following earlier consideration by Mayors and General Managers and CEOs of the eight Councils.  Of the thirteen skills identified, two referred explicitly to “Local Government Expertise” and “Local Knowledge” (specifically a background or experience in western Sydney).

2.   What pathways from primary to high schools to TAFE and/or University are being provided for the people of Liverpool and Western Sydney as part of the City Deal, Western Sydney Airport and other related initiatives?

The Western Sydney City Deal has set an ambitious target of creating 200,000 new jobs within the Western Parkland City across a wide range of industries over the next 20 years.

The Western Sydney Airport and the adjoining Aerotropolis are central to the tri-government efforts to supercharge jobs creation in the region by acting as a catalyst for employment growth in the metropolitan centres of Liverpool, Penrith and Campbelltown as well as the broader region.

A suite of initiatives are planned or have commenced under associated commitments that seek to provide a comprehensive and integrated framework for maximising pathways from education and training through to employment in existing and emerging areas.  Examples are as follows:

·    With regard to the Aerotropolis, the NSW Government has stated its intent to achieve an integrated education system with good secondary/VET/University pathways. Giving effect to this is at a preliminary stage amongst the Aerotropolis foundation partners but already a Statement of Intent has been signed by the four members of a potential new STEM University (UNSW, University of Newcastle, UOW and WSU).  Other elements within the overall approach include a Vocational Education Training facility with a focus on construction, aviation and aeronautical-related engineering; and a new Public High School with vocational links to Western Sydney Airport and the aerospace and aviation industries, preparing students for future job opportunities.

·    Particular efforts are being placed on Indigenous, social and local participation targets through employment and procurement for construction projects.  WSA Co, for example, has committed a 2.4 percent Indigenous employment target during the airport’s construction, and a 3 percent Indigenous procurement target for construction projects.  More broadly, an Indigenous small business and skills package will be delivered across the region.

·    WSA Co have also committed to a 30 percent local workforce target during construction and 50 percent once operational.

·    Within Liverpool, Council officers continue to work with State and Federal colleagues around the establishment of a TAFE Skills Exchange located near the airport to provide local training for the workers needed to construct the airport and other major projects; and the opening of an Indigenous Opportunity Hub for young Aboriginal students to improve educational and training outcomes linked to job opportunities within Liverpool.

·    With regard to the Liverpool Innovation Precinct, education pathways was the subject of discussion within a recent workshop involving DET, TAFE, UNSW, WSU, UOW and the SWSLHD to explore issues and opportunities and start to map out a forward plan of action.  Across the region, the Department of Education are committed to learning pathways as a key element of its educational rationale.

·    Similarly, UOW offers a number of pathways to university through the UOW College. For example, the University Access Program provides an alternate pathway to UOW, and successful completion of college diplomas guarantees a spot on university courses.  UOW also has an Outreach and Pathways Team that delivers programs in 16 high schools in and around Liverpool to raise aspirations and support access to higher education (including university and TAFE).

TAFE NSW supports local school students through a number of pathways:

·    Providing courses for disengaged Youth through Community Service Obligation funding.  Courses are delivered over 45 hours in a variety of industry areas to give students an experience in Adult Learning, and to encourage re-engagement in education. There are 7 programs scheduled for delivery across Liverpool and Miller in Term 2 for over 100 students.

·    Training 243 students across nine TVET course offerings including Community Services, Construction, Electro technology, Plumbing, Screen and Media, Business Services, Financial Services, Retail Cosmetics and Salon Assistant.

·    Staff also host college tours, Career Advisor Days, Taste of TAFE days.  They attend Career Information Sessions and speak to student cohorts. TAFE also participate in local career expos to promote pathway options, such as the Making the Connection for Health Event at Liverpool Hospital.

·    TAFE NSW is an active member of the Liverpool Innovation Precinct, and chair for the Integrated Health High School Sub Committee for Liverpool, focused on student transition and pathway planning in partnership with local universities and health.

3.   What is being done to address the digital divide as part of the City Deal's 'Digital connectivity and smart technology' deliverable?

The stated vision for the new Western Parkland City is that it will be one of Australia’s most connected cities in which innovative public transport, aviation and digital infrastructure will bring residents closer to jobs, centres, and education.  Enhanced connectivity and accessibility for all are thus regarded as crucial outcomes to the collective efforts.

The City Deal set out four commitments to develop digital infrastructure and create one of Australia’s most connected cities: 

·    5G strategy which includes a trial of 5G technology in the Western Parkland City;

·    Western Sydney Digital Action Plan (led by local government);

·    Smart Western City Program to enable NSW agencies to embed interoperable smart and secure technology – such as transport and utility monitoring systems – into new infrastructure as it is rolled out;

·    Openly available data sets.

A steering group comprising Liverpool, Campbelltown and Wollondilly Councils, along with State and Federal government representatives has met regularly for the past six months to oversee and ensure integration of the four commitments.  A group of the eight councils was also formed last year to lead the Digital Action Plan and the Western Sydney Sensor Project (the roll-out of a Federally funded Smart City grant).

Last year a decision was made to run an industry-engagement process for the four commitments. The technology sector was invited to co-develop the digital Western Parkland City and build a world leading Smart City. The intention is to hear about the available technology that complements and enhances major development projects. The expectation is that connectivity, energy and utility management, smart phones, smart poles, personal applications and the issue of data to generate insight will be part of the digital Western Sydney Parkland City.

A briefing was held in February. The prospectuses are now being assessed and a selected number will be invited to pitch their solution and some will be invited to a co-development incubation process.

More information can be found here: https://launch.innovation.nsw.gov.au/DigitalWesternParklandCity

The tri-government approach will continue to drive the work under the four commitments, and will monitor progress regarding the use and provision of information and communication technologies within the Western Parkland City.

Motion:                                 Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council write to the relevant authority requesting that “Bridging the digital divide” be added as an additional commitment to the City Deal’s commitments to develop digital infrastructure.  

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

Please address the following:

1.   Do all Council buildings comply with The Building Code of Australia (BCA)?

            Council buildings are required to meet the prevailing building standards at the time of construction, in this respect Council buildings would have been required to have met        the Ordinance 70 or subsequent BCA regulations at the time of construction.    Although BCA standards and requirements may change over time, the obligation to          upgrade to the current BCA standards is only required upon any substantial building       upgrades or renovations being undertaken.  It is therefore considered that all Council             buildings meet the requirements of the BCA, though older facilities are not compliant   with the current building standards.

2.   Do all Council buildings comply with current fire standards?

            Council has a Fire Consultant engaged to undertake Annual Fire Safety Statement      (AFSS) certificates for Council buildings. Annual Fire Safety Statements are    maintained in order to ensure that subject buildings comply with relevant fire testing      standards. The Fire Consultant engaged by Council has undertaken inspections for       all buildings for which an AFFS is required. There are buildings where final     certificates have not been issued due to non-compliance or defects having been          identified at the time of inspection. Councillors have been supplied with ongoing and       updated lists of these facilities progressively over the past 6 months.  In order to      address necessary outstanding upgrades, buildings works are currently in progress       to ensure compliance, after which a final AFSS can be issued for those facilities.

Please address the following:

1.   Can Council please give details about Liverpool Council’s engagement in the Western Sydney Planning Partnership concerning the transition for planning the Western Sydney Aerotropolis from the Department of Planning and Environment to the Planning Partnership?

The Western Sydney Planning Partnership (WSPP) is one of the 38 commitments within the Western Sydney City Deal. This City Deal commitment has been promoted to:

·    Deliver better, more efficient planning outcomes within the regions;

·    Accelerate the transformation and development of the region; and

·    Maximise the benefit from the new Western Sydney Airport.

Liverpool Council is a representative of the WSPP, a new and collaborative approach to planning involving eight other council’s, the GSC, DPE, TfNSW, Syd Water and INSW.

Liverpool Council’s engagement in the WSPP has, to date involved:

·    Assisting with the establishment of the WSPP Project Office including recruitment of staff funded by State and Commonwealth resources with the Director administratively employed by Council (paid by State);

·    Identifying staff to work on secondment within WSPP project teams;

·    Liaison with DPE regarding funding to support WSPP operations and the scope of works for priority projects to be undertaken by the WSPP; and

·    Chairing of the WSPP Project Control Group (PCG) by our Director City Economy and Growth.

2.   What part will Liverpool Council be playing in the recommendation, determination and or delivery of plans for Zoning, Land Use, Infrastructure and Precinct Plans for the Aerotropolis and South Creek lands in the Liverpool LGA?

Stage 1 of the WS LUIIP was prepared by the DPE and exhibited for public comment from 21 August to 2 November 2018.

The Stage 1 LUIIP - a high-level structure plan for how development in the Aerotropolis could be arranged - identifies three initial precincts.

The Minister for Planning has requested that the WSPP prepare the next more detailed stage of the LUIIP and more detailed planning to rezone the three initial precincts.

Liverpool will play a role on this work via staff seconded to work within project teams and through the PCG.  The WSPP will then make recommendations to the Minister for Planning in relation to land use, zoning and infrastructure.

The Stage 2 LUIIP and detailed precinct plans will be subject to further detailed community engagement, ahead of any decision that the Minister for Planning will make in relation to these plans. The WSPP is working with the DPE and the Minister for Planning to confirm the timelines for when the Stage 2 LUIIP and detailed precinct plans will be completed.

3.   What is Liverpool Council’s community consultation process and how and when will it be addressed in the decision making process in regard to Liverpool Council’s engagement as a partner in the Planning Partnership?

Through council’s involvement the need for deep and regular engagement with the community has been tabled and the WSPP has acknowledged this.

A communications strategy will be prepared by the Partnership Office and endorsed by the WSPP PCG, and will form the basis of all communications over the life of the Planning Partnership.

Staff will keep councillors informed of any community engagement strategies to guide this work, as they are developed.

4.   Will the Western Sydney Planning Partnership still be in place if there is a change of Federal Government at the upcoming elections?

With the result of the federal election, this is no longer relevant.

For the record, on 14 August 2018 the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development Anthony Albanese wrote to the Mayor and confirmed that a Federal Labor Government would continue with the work established with the City Deal, subject to some reform and renaming it City Partnerships.

The letter acknowledged the hard work that Western Sydney councils have put into the City Deal and that there would be no changes that diminish any of the benefits Local government has achieved.

Please address the following:

1.   A constituent has enquired as to whether the very modest provision of some dedicated motor scooter and motor bike parking areas within the CBD would go some small way toward alleviating parking congestion, that is, by not requiring a motor scooter or motor bike to occupy one whole space (acknowledging they do not always do this). At any rate, please advise whether there are any plans to create in a limited way such dedicated parking areas; and

2.   Whether also there is any research (even anecdotal) as to the likely impact of as much even if negligible on parking availability, and whether it is thought there is a benefit in addressing as much in a more detailed manner in the future.

Response

1.   Motorcycle parking provision

Council presently provides approximately eight dedicated motorcycle parking spaces in the Northumberland Street and Bathurst Street car parks.

In addition, on-street motorcycle parking is permitted where vehicle parking is permitted. In the Liverpool City Centre, motor cyclists are allowed to park without the need to display a parking meter ticket as a result of a Council resolution from the meeting of Council held on 23 July 2012.

The current motorcycle parking spaces are not fully occupied. As a result, Council has no immediate plans to increase the number of dedicated motorcycle parking space in the short term.

Council’s Development Control Plan (DCP) requires developers to provide at least 1 on-site motorcycle space per 20 car spaces in all developments in the Liverpool City Centre to ensure that adequate provision is made for motorcycle parking.

In addition, Council will be completing a review of the 2017 Liverpool City Centre Precinct Car Parking Strategy report prepared by GTA Consultants within the next 3 months to ensure alignment with the Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan. This review will include motorcycle parking demand in the City Centre and if required, recommend staged provision of additional spaces.

2.   Research - impact of motorcycle parking

There is no available information about motorcycle usage in the Liverpool Local Government Area and its impact on car parking demand. However, as a transport mode, it is recognised that motorcycle usage can reduce car parking demand. The advantage of motorcycle parking is that it occupies less parking area compared to a motor vehicle.  In general, one parallel car parking space can be linemarked to accommodate five motorcycles.

Please address the following:

1.       What progress has been made in relation to the Mosquito issue?

A response to this Question with Notice will be provided in the 26 June 2019 Council Business Papers.

Please address the following:

1.       Are there current issues or issues looming with any VPA’s the Council has entered into?

A response to this Question with Notice will be provided in the 26 June 2019 Council Business Papers.

Background

Each year, the NSW Government collects payments from councils and insurers to fund emergency services agencies in NSW, with councils required to pay 11.7 per cent of the budget required by NSW Emergency Services. These charges are embedded in council rates and insurance premiums. 

From 1 July 2019 the NSW Government plans to collect an additional $160 million (in 2019/20) from NSW councils, communities and those paying insurance premiums to provide better workers’ compensation coverage for volunteer and career firefighters who are diagnosed with one of 12 specific work-related cancers.

Councils were sent bills with a letter from Revenue NSW in May 2019, saying NSW council contributions will increase by $19 million in 2019/20. The letter also foreshadowed increases in the following year, but not the amount.

The total emergency services levy contribution for Liverpool City Council for the 2019/2020 financial year will be $2,155,621.39. This is an increase of $292,095.51 on last year’s levy, or 16%. This will mean council will need to find additional funds and/or cut planned initiatives or services.

Council no doubt supports career and volunteer firefighters in NSW – as it does all emergency services workers and volunteers. Indeed, many council staff and councillors are volunteers.

However, the sector was at no point advised that it would be required to cover the cost via significant increases to the emergency services levy, or what this cost would be.

The extra $292,095.51 Liverpool is being asked to pay is a large amount and the impact of this unplanned cost will certainly be felt by the community.

It only fair that the NSW Government fund the first 12 months of this extra cost and work with local governments to ensure the implementation of the funding mechanism is fairer into the future.

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Hagarty)

That Council:

A.      Notes:

a.   That last December, the NSW Government enacted laws to provide better workers compensation coverage for firefighters who are diagnosed with one of twelve specific work-  related cancers.

b.   That in many areas of NSW, fire services are made up of elected and staff members of local government, and that local governments strongly support this expanded workers compensation scheme.

c.   That as a result of these changes, the State Government has decided to implement the new scheme by charging local governments an increased Emergency Services Levy, without consultation.

d.   That the expected increase in costs to local governments will be $19m in the first year alone, and that there is little or no time to enshrine this charge in Council’s 2019/2020 budgets.

e.   That Local Government NSW has long advocated for the Emergency Services Levy to be significantly modified to ensure it is transparent, equitable and accountable.

B.      That this Council supports Local Government NSW’s calls for:

a.    The NSW Government to cover the initial additional $19m increase to local governments for the first year; and

b.    the NSW Government to work with NSW local governments to redesign the funding mechanism for the scheme to ensure fairness into the future.

C.      Requests that the CEO liaise with Local Government NSW to provide information on:

a.    The impact on council budgets; and

b.    Council advocacy actions undertaken.

D.      Directs the CEO to:

          a.    Write to the NSW Premier and NSW Interim Opposition Leader, NSW Minister for             Customer Services, NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Local                 Government           and Shadow Minister for Local Government, and local state                           member/s to:

                 i.      call upon the NSW Government to fund the 12 months of this extra cost rather           than requiring councils to find the funds at short notice when budgets have           already been allocated.

                 ii.     explain how this sudden increase will impact council services / the local community.

iii.    highlight that councils were not warned of the increased cost until May 2019, despite the new laws being passed in November 2018.

iv.   explain that the poor planning and implementation of the increase is inconsistent with the Government’s commitment to work in partnership with the sector.

                 vi.    ask the Government to work with local governments to redesign the implementation of the scheme to ensure it is fairer for councils and communities into the future.

         b.    Copy the above letter to Local Government NSW.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Shelton                                

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Background

Wood Encouragement Policies require responsibly sourced wood to be considered, where feasible, as the primary construction material in Government building and fit out projects.

Canada, Japan, France, Finland, Netherlands and the UK, over a dozen Councils across Australia and Tasmania have all adopted a Wood Encouragement Policy.

The use of wood as a building material has many benefits over other building materials. Amongst them:

·      faster to build, saving time and money

·      uses much less energy to produce 

·      tackles climate change through carbon sequestration

·      is naturally renewable and abundant

Recent examples of wooden public buildings include Melbourne City Council’s ‘Library at the Dock’, Bunjil Place in the City of Casey and Bold Park Aquatic Centre in WA.

With a large capital works program, including a number of notable public buildings, planned for Liverpool over the coming years, Council should have a Wood Encouragement Policy in place. This will ensure a cost effective, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly building product is considered for these projects.

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Hagarty)

That Council:

1.   Commence work on a draft Wood Encouragement Policy and bring this back to Council by the November 2019 Council Meeting;

2.   Provide Councillors a briefing on:

·    the benefits of a Wood Encouragement Policy; and

·    examples of wooden public buildings that have been developed as a result of Wood Encouragement Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda                                 

That Council:

1.   Commence work on a draft Wood Encouragement Policy and bring this back to Council by the November 2019 Council Meeting;

2.   Provide Councillors a briefing on:

·    the benefits of a Wood Encouragement Policy; and

·    examples of wooden public buildings that have been developed as a result of Wood Encouragement Policy.

3.    Submit a motion to the Local Government Conference on this matter.

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

Background

Council has previously introduced a compliance levy payable at lodgement of all development applications.

The compliance levy is just another burden on home ownership and along with the increase in Section 94 (7/11) fees Council adopted recently the dream of owning your own home just seems to get further away.

Fast track development applications have been in effect for some time now and has reduced the time and work for a development application to be processed.

These applications are low risk in nature.

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Hadchiti)

That Council effective 1^st July 2019 cease to apply the compliance levy on development applications that are submitted via Fast Track Lodgement.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid                               

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Background

Parking meters were introduced into the CBD some 8 years ago with the ultimate aim of building more car parking spaces via a multi storey parking station.

Since that time besides for some at grade parking no multi storey car park has been built or planned.

The Bathurst Street extension and the closure of Pirie Street which would have accommodated a car parking station seem to have stalled.

At the March 2019 Council meeting it was established that the monies from parking meters were being directed to general funds as the period that Council had initially set out had expired.

Given that Council has not delivered on building a multi storey parking station, visitors to the CBD should no longer be burdened with paying car parking fees until such time as Council starts construction on a new multi-level cark parking station.

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Hadchiti)

That Council:

1.   Effective 1^st July 2019 switch of all parking meters currently in operation until such time that Council turns soil on a multi-level car parking station in the CBD; and

2.   Establish the amount of funds received in parking meters that went into general revenue and direct these funds back into the parking reserve.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti            Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council:

1.    Acknowledges Liverpool has a Traffic and Parking problem in the CBD;

2.    Present a plan back to Council by the December 2019 meeting that: 

a)      Removes all parking along identified streets that serve as the major traffic flow routes in and out of the CBD  and have a look at all options;

b)      Has plans for a carpark at the southern end of the CBD that accommodates the maximum number of cars possible; and

3.    Should the above not be completed with concrete plans by the December meeting, all parking meters be switched off the day after the Council meeting in December.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 8 April 2019.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Approves the acquisition of the easement for Shared Path over Cnr Lot 200 DP 836713, Pt 2 Old Kurrajong Road, Casula for the price and terms outlined in the confidential report;

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

3.    Authorises its Delegated Officer to execute any documents, under Power of Attorney, necessary to give effect to this decision.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Hagarty

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Approves the acquisition of proposed Lot 481 DP1251848, being part of Lot 1048 DP 2475 (part 275 Sixth Avenue, Austral and also known as 100 Sixth Avenue) on the terms outlined in this confidential report;

2.    Authorises the CEO or her delegated officer to execute any document, under Power of Attorney, necessary to give effect to this decision;

3.    Resolves to classify proposed Lot 481 DP1251848 as “operational” land in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1993; and

4.    Keeps confidential this report pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda                                  

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Approves the acquisition of proposed Lot 6 DP 1249397, being part of Lot 1 DP 567321 (2072 Camden Valley Way, Edmondson Park) on the terms outlined in this confidential report;

2.    Authorises the CEO or her delegated officer to execute any document, under Power of Attorney, necessary to give effect to this decision;

3.    Resolves to classify proposed Lot 6 DP 1249397 as “operational” land in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1993; and

4.    Keeps confidential this report pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Karnib                                  

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council, in relation to:

·    Part Lot 2 DP 1228502, 10 Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park;

·    Part Lot 4 DP 1228502, 30 Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park;

·    Part Lot 304 DP 1238463, Lot 304 Dragoon Road, Edmondson Park;

·    Part Lot 164 DP 1218597, Lot 164 Manchuria Road, Edmondson Park; and

·    Part Lot 1 DP 1052613, 2094 Camden Valley Way, Edmondson Park.

as delineated in plans included in the report of staff (collectively, “the Properties”):

1.   Directs the CEO and her delegates to continue to negotiate with owners and occupiers of the Properties in an attempt to acquire the necessary parts by negotiation within the statutory periods outlined in the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991;

2.   Delegates authority to, and directs the CEO and her delegates, in the event agreement cannot be reached, to proceed with all necessary steps to give effect to the compulsory acquisition of the Properties for open space and drainage purposes;

3.   Delegates authority to, and directs the CEO and her delegates to proceed with making the necessary application to the Minister for Local Government and the Governor in accordance with Section 187(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 to obtain approval to give an acquisition notice and commence compulsory acquisition of the abovementioned properties in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991;

4.   Delegates authority to the CEO and her delegates to negotiate with all the respective landowners, to acquire part of those lots required for open space and drainage purposes, up to the amount contained in this confidential attachment, without having to submit a further report to Council for approval;

5.   Upon finalising the purchase of each of the Properties, that the Properties be classified as “operational” land in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1993.

6.   Keeps confidential the information contained in the report of staff concerning the potential acquisition prices pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; and

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Kaliyanda          Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Note the determination of compensation by the Valuer General as outlined in this report; and

2.    Authorises the execution of any document necessary to claim the payment of compensation under Power of Attorney, as required.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION OF RESCISSION (submitted by Clrs Hadchiti, Rhodes and Harle)

We the undersigned move a rescission motion to rescind item CONF 04 Liverpool City Council Pound Facility (as shown below) that was passed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 17 April 2019.

“That Council:

1.    Authorises the CEO to enter into a contract (Option B of the report) with Blacktown City Council to provide animal shelter services for a fixed term 5 year contract at a new Animal Rehoming Centre; and

2.    Bring back a report in 3 months on the long term feasibility of an animal shelter and boarding facility in the Liverpool LGA.”

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti                                

That Council rescind item CONF 04 Liverpool City Council Pound Facility that was passed at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 17 April 2019.

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Ayyad                Seconded: Clr Hadchiti                                    

That Council:

1.    Congratulate local talent when appropriate;

2.   Support local talent through promotion including Council’s website, e-newsletter, billboard on the Hume Hwy near the Whitlam Centre, both sides of the screen in the mall, and all other ways and means the CEO determines. The goal is to improve civic pride by promoting the local talent; and

3.   Continue to assist local talent by getting them to perform at council events, such as Australia Day, to assist in their development.

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

Motion                                  Moved: Clr Ayyad                Seconded: Clr Hadchiti 

That CONF 08 the Voice be resubmitted.

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

Motion                                   Moved: Clr Ayyad                Seconded: Clr Hadchiti                                   

That Council:

1.    Congratulate local talent when appropriate;

2.   Support local talent through promotion including Council’s website, e-newsletter, both sides of the screen in the mall, and all other ways and means the CEO determines. The goal is to improve civic pride by promoting the local talent; and

3.   Continue to assist local talent by getting them to perform at council events, such as Australia Day, to assist in their development.

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