Addendum Agenda of Ordinary Meeting

Ordinary Meeting 26 June 2019

City Economy and Growth Report

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Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population
File Ref	135932.2019
Report By	Cameron Jewell - Strategic Planner
Approved By	Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO

Executive Summary

Council has prepared a draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) as required by Section 3.9 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) (Attachment 1).

Clause 11A of the Environmental Planning & Assessment (Savings, Transitional and Other Provisions) Regulation 2017 requires the draft LSPS to be endorsed by Council and publicly exhibited by 1 July 2019 with the final LSPS to be adopted by Council no later than 1 December 2019.

Under the Act, all NSW councils must prepare and make a local strategic planning statement and review the statement every seven (7) years.

Section 3.9(2) of the Act requires the following matters to be included in a LSPS:

(a) the basis for strategic planning in the area, having regard to economic, social and environmental matters,

(b) the planning priorities for the area that are consistent with any strategic plan applying to the area and (subject to any such strategic plan) any applicable community strategic plan under Section 402 of the Local Government Act 1993,

(d) the basis on which the council is to monitor and report on the implementation of those actions.

The draft LSPS addresses the statutory requirements of the Act as the draft LSPS identifies:

· A 30-year strategic vision for land use planning in Liverpool;

· The basis for strategic planning in Liverpool, having regard to economic, social and environmental matters;

· The planning priorities for Liverpool that are consistent with the Western City District Plan and the Community Strategic Plan;

· The actions required for achieving the planning priorities; and

· How Council will monitor and report on the implementation of those actions.

The LSPS has been informed by Councillor, staff and community engagement, analysis of existing Council strategies and consideration of State planning documents (including the Western City District Plan) with which the LSPS must align (a requirement of Section 3.9(3A) of the Act).

Extensive community engagement will occur during the six-week exhibition period of the draft LSPS to ensure the vision and priorities in the LSPS are aligned with the community’s expectations.

Following exhibition, a further report will be prepared for Council’s consideration outlining the submissions received and any amendments proposed.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Endorses the draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) and places it on public exhibition for a period of 6 weeks (July 2019 to early August 2019); and

2. Receives a further report following the public exhibition period detailing submissions received and any amendments proposed.

REPORT

Background

The LSPS represents Council’s 30-year land use vision for the City. It identifies special characteristics of the Local Government Area (LGA), shared community values and demonstrates Council’s priorities and actions for managing growth and change over time.

The LSPS will be Council’s plan for our community’s social, environmental and economic land use needs over the next three decades. It provides context and direction for land use decision making within the Liverpool LGA. Its purpose is to:

· Provide a 30 year land use vision for the Liverpool LGA;

· Outline the characteristics that make our city special;

· Identify shared values to be enhanced or maintained;

· Direct how future growth and change will be managed;

· Prioritise changes to planning rules in the Local Environmental Plan and Council’s Development Control Plan;

· Implement the Region and District Plans as relevant to the Liverpool LGA; and

· Identify where further detailed strategic planning may be needed.

The LSPS needs to respond to a number of key strategic documents produced by the NSW State Government. These documents include:

· Greater Sydney Region Plan – A Metropolis of Three Cities

· Future Transport Strategy 2056

· Western City District Plan

· Western Sydney City Deal

Importantly, the LSPS must give effect to the Western City District Plan (Section 3.9(2)(b) of the Act) by implementing the directions, priorities and relevant actions at a local level, and outlines how the range of plans listed above will initiate changes locally.

Figure 1: Role of the LSPS

The LSPS must integrate with Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP) (Section 3.9(2)(b) of the Act), which has a similar but broader role in setting out how Council will work to meet the needs of its community.

Liverpool’s CSP aims to deliver the following four key outcomes:

Direction 1 – Creating Connection

Direction 2 – Strengthening and Protecting our Environment

Direction 3 – Generating Opportunity

Direction 4 – Leading through Collaboration

Through the Western Sydney City Deal, Council has been provided with up to $2.5 million to conduct an accelerated ‘LEP Review’ over a two-year period, with a new LEP to be finalised and submitted to the Department of Planning by June 2020. There is a requirement in the EP&A Regulations for the draft LSPS to be placed on public exhibition by 1 July 2019 and the final LSPS to be adopted by 1 December 2019.

Development of the LSPS

This document has been prepared with cross-organisational input and represents a level of strategic planning that has not previously existed. During the drafting of this document significant work has been undertaken to ensure the development and alignment of actions, measures and priorities, including:

· A LEP Health Check to test alignment of the current LEP and Council’s broader strategic planning framework with the Western City District Plan;

· Councillor workshops on 24-26 November 2018 and 7 June 2019 to understand Councillors’ broad vision for the LGA, as well as key issues, themes and priorities that should be reflected in the LSPS;

· Review of Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Our Home, Liverpool 2027 provides direction for the LSPS;

· Review of other Council policy and strategy documents, including the Economic Development Strategy and Community Facilities Strategy to ensure alignment with current strategic direction and to set priorities;

· Input from relevant staff on a working draft to refine priorities and actions;

· Findings from current studies being conducted through the LEP Review process, including the draft Local Housing Study 2019;

· Advice from external agencies, including the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), Greater Sydney Commission (GSC), South West Sydney Local Health District, the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Sydney Water; and

· Community feedback including:

o Flyers sent to households across the LGA – 81,000 sent;

o Advertisements in local newspapers;

o An online survey on Liverpool Listens (approx. 500 responses);

o Facebook posts with a link to the survey;

o A Moorebank community engagement event (including survey); and

o Presentations and Q&As at district forums.

A summary of the engagement that has been undertaken to date is included in Attachment 2.

Council has developed an LSPS that identifies four themes and 16 planning priorities that encompass Council’s local planning priorities for the next 30 years and meets the requirements of the Act.

Consultation during the exhibition period

Council will conduct extensive community engagement activities in order for the community to be well informed and engaged and to ensure that the final LSPS reflects the community’s vision for the future.

A detailed Community Engagement Action Plan is included in Attachment 3 outlining the strategies Council will use to effectively engage with the community.

In summary, engagement will include:

· Placing the draft LSPS on Council’s website and at the Customer Service Centre;

· Having the draft LSPS and FAQs available on Liverpool Listens with online survey/feedback options;

· Promoting/explaining the draft LSPS on social media and in local newspapers;

· Distributing a flyer or letter to all residents;

· Community information sessions attended by Council staff at various shopping centres / malls across the LGA;

· Community drop in sessions at local libraries;

· An online discussion board using Liverpool Listens; and

· An online Interactive Mapping Tool.

Next steps

Following exhibition of the draft LSPS, submissions will be collated and a further report will be prepared for Council’s consideration. An adopted LSPS is required to be submitted to an ‘assurance’ process conducted by the Greater Sydney Commission to ensure the LSPS ‘gives effect to’ the Western City District Plan (Section 3.9(3A) of the Act). Assuming a successful assurance review, the LSPS will be submitted to DPE and published on Council’s website and the Department’s planning portal (Section 3.9(5) of the Act).

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal Agreement to create Jobs for the Future. Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal agreement to provide opportunities for residents in the LGA to enhance skills and education. Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Encourage and promote businesses to develop in the hospital health and medical precinct (of the City Centre). Provide efficient parking for the City Centre. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues. Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries.
Environment	Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal agreement to enhance liveability and environment of the LGA. Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal agreement to facilitate Planning and Housing in the LGA. Manage the environmental health of waterways. Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. Retain viable opportunities for local food production while managing land use to meet urban growth. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. 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. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal agreement to provide connectivity across the LGA through infrastructure and social initiatives. 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. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. Regulate for a mix of housing types that responds to different population groups such as young families and older people. Promote community harmony and address discrimination. Support access and services for people with a disability. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Implementation and Governance of the Western Sydney City Deal agreement. 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. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement for exhibition purposes

2. Preliminary Engagement Report

3. Engagement Action Plan

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Attachment 1	Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement for exhibition purposes

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Ordinary Meeting 26 June 2019

City Community and Culture Report

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Disaster Relief Policy

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community
Key Policy	Donations Policy
File Ref	136649.2019
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Sangiuliano - Acting Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

The existing Disaster Relief Program provides financial or in-kind donations to help address the needs of those affected by major disasters/humanitarian crises within Australia or overseas. Currently, the program is not subject to a public application process as it is of an operational nature and managed internally. Requests for disaster relief funding are raised and determined at Council meetings, with the funding source identified at the same time. The Disaster Relief policy will provide guidance to Council on the appropriate response to provide disaster relief assistance.

At the 29 May 2019 Council meeting the Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship Policy was brought to Council. This report recommended separating the Disaster Relief Program from this Policy and creating a stand-alone Disaster Relief Policy.

This report recommends Council endorse the standalone Disaster Relief Policy.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes this report; and

2. Endorses the Disaster Relief Policy.

REPORT

The existing Disaster Relief Program provides financial or in-kind donations to help address the needs of those affected by major disasters/humanitarian crises within Australia or overseas. Currently, the program is not subject to a public application process as it is of an operational nature and managed internally. Requests for disaster relief funding are raised and determined at Council meetings, with the funding source identified at the same time. The Disaster Relief policy would provide greater clarity for decision making at Councillor level, and consistent and transparent processes operationally.

In developing the standalone policy, the Office of Local Government (OLG) was consulted. The OLG has recommended:

· Council should create a specific Disaster Relief budget each financial year, including a dedicated amount of funding for this purpose.

Historically, Council has contributed less than $10,000 under the Disaster Relief Program annually. Given the historically small value of donations made through this program, Financial Services advised that an appropriate funding source for such donations can be identified at the time of the donation, and that a specific budget allocation is not required.

Consultation

Relevant departments across Council were consulted during the development of this policy, including Governance and Legal Services, and Council and Executive Services.

This report recommends that Council endorses the draft Disaster Relief Policy, resolves to create a Disaster Relief budget and allocate a dedicated amount for the provision of financial support through the Disaster Relief Program each financial year.

considerations

Economic	A budget to be identified at the time of donations.
Environment	The Disaster Relief Policy allows council a mechanism to provide transparent financial support to help address the needs of those affected by major disasters/humanitarian crises within Australia or overseas.
Social	The Disaster Relief Policy allows council a mechanism to provide transparent financial support to help address the needs of those affected by major disasters/humanitarian crises within Australia or overseas.
Civic Leadership	The Disaster Relief Policy allows council a mechanism to provide transparent financial support to help address the needs of those affected by major disasters/humanitarian crises within Australia or overseas.
Legislative	Local Government Act 1993, Section 356

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Disaster Relief Policy

1. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Local Government Act 1993, Section 356 - Can a council financially assist others?

2. OBJECTIVE

2.1 To provide direction to Council on the provision of financial or in-kind donations to help address the needs of those affected by major disasters/humanitarian crises within Australia or overseas.

2.2 To send an important message of solidarity and goodwill from the City of Liverpool to those affected, by increasing the total overall aid effort.

3. DEFINITIONS

ACFID: Australian Council for International Development, the peak body for Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in international development and humanitarian action.

AusAID: Australian Agency for International Development, the Australian Government agency which manages Australia's overseas aid program.

Disaster: A disaster is an event that significantly affects lives and livelihoods. It carries the risk, or actual experience, of injury and loss of life or the significant damage of property essential to people’s basic daily life.

Donation: A contribution that may be financial or in-kind support.

4. POLICY STATEMENT

4.1 Disaster relief donations can contribute to the following outcomes:

a) Timely and effective relief provided to assist people affected by disaster;

b) Contribute to the total overall aid effort made by governments and community;

c) Demonstrates the Liverpool community’s generosity and willingness to support others in difficult situations; and

d) Provides opportunity to assist with building community capacity and improving social well-being following the initial crises.

4.2 Donations will be provided in the following instances:

a) Donations for relief in areas affected by disaster, locally, nationally and internationally;

b) Disasters/crises that have a direct impact on our immediate region and community;

c) Donations made to areas affected by disaster, of which there are large populations of people that originate from this area living in Liverpool; and

d) In-kind donations for disasters that have occurred in NSW and may include time, personal or organisational expertise, advice or other organisational resources.

4.3 Donation eligibility and exclusions:

To be eligible for donations the following criteria applies:

a) The disaster must be recognised by the State and Federal governments; and

b) The donation must be made to government or aid agencies accredited by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) or the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) or an equivalent accrediting agency.

4.4 The following exclusions apply:

a) The donation of material aid such as food, furniture, clothing, medical supplies or other goods. These goods may be impractical or inappropriate to the culture or climate and may not meet the priority needs of those affected; and

b) Donations to individuals or unincorporated community groups.

4.5 Timeframe for donations

Donations will occur by Council resolution within the immediate stages following the disaster to assist with rescue efforts and minimise human loss.

4.6 Donation amounts

Donation amounts will be determined by a Council resolution on a case-by-case basis, including identification of the appropriate source of funds.

4.7 Assessment criteria

Following immediate occurrence of a natural disaster or humanitarian crisis, the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer will determine whether the event meets the criteria for this program. Where it is determined that the nature of event meets the criteria, a discussion item will be brought before the next Council meeting for consideration. The following criteria will be used to assess a potential donation under this program:

· Scale of the disaster;

· Capacity of other government agencies/organisations to respond to the disaster;

· Need for ongoing support, that is, rebuilding disaster-stricken areas once the initial crisis has been dealt with;

· Impact of any such crisis on our immediate region and community; and

· Connection of affected areas to the cultural origin of residents of Liverpool.

4.8 Ethical Framework

Council will not support activities or entities that:

· Pollute land, air or water;

· Destroy or waste non-recurring resources;

· Market or promote products or services in a misleading or deceitful manner;

· Produce, promote or distribute products or services likely to be harmful to the community;

· Acquire land or commodities primarily for speculative gain;

· Create, encourage or perpetuate militarism or engage in the manufacture of armaments;

· Entice people into financial over-commitment;

· Exploit people through the payment of below award wages or poor working conditions;

· Discriminate by way of race, religion or sex in employment, marketing or advertising practices; and/or

· Contribute to the inhibition of human rights.

5. Conflicts of interest

In accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct and Ethical Governance: Conflicts of Interest Policy, Councillors need to ensure that any affiliation between them and the applicant is appropriately managed when determining disaster relief donations.

6. Minor amendments

Council’s CEO has delegated authority to approve minor amendments to this policy. Minor amendments include:

a) Changes to the format or TRIM number of the document;

b) References to amendments in legislation and new Council policies; and

c) Correction of errors or typographical and stylistic amendments.

AUTHORISED BY

Council resolution

EFFECTIVE FROM

26 JUNE 2019

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE

Council and Executive Services, Office of the CEO

REVIEW DATE

The policy will be reviewed every two years.

VERSION	AMENDED BY	DATE	TRIM NUMBER
1	Council resolution	XXXXXX2019	001464.2019

THIS POLICY WAS DEVELOPED AFTER CONSULTATION WITH

City Community and Culture

City Corporate (Governance, Legal and Procurement)

Office of Local Government NSW

REFERENCES

Liverpool City Council: Liverpool, Our Home 2027

Liverpool City Council: Code of Conduct Policy and Procedures

Liverpool City Council: Social Justice Policy

Liverpool City Council: Ethical Governance: Conflicts of Interest Policy

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Attachment 3	Engagement Action Plan