MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 26 June 2019

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 Tim Moore, Director City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO

Mr Vishwa Nadan, Acting Director City Corporate

Ms Tina Sangiuliano, Acting Director City Community and Culture

Mr Peter Patterson, Director City Presentation

Mr Michael Zengovski, Acting Director City Infrastructure and Environment

Mr John Milicic, Manager, Property

Mr Michael Knight, Acting General Counsel Manager Governance Legal

Mr David Smith, Manager Planning & Transport Strategy

Mr Charles Wiafe, Service Manager Traffic and Transport

Mr Andrew Stevenson, Manager Communications

Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services

Ms Susan Ranieri, Coordinator Council and Executive Services (minutes)

The meeting commenced at 6.00pm.

STATEMENT REGARDING The Mayor reminded everyone that in

WEBCASTING OF MEETING accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (other than the Public Forum Section), the meeting is being livestreamed.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, The prayer of the Council was read by Reverend

PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND Manoj Chacko from Liverpool South Anglican

AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY Church.

NATIONAL ANTHEM The National Anthem performed and recorded by Rebekah Ferro was played at the meeting.

APOLOGIES Nil.

CONDOLENCES Nil.

Confirmation of Minutes

Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 May 2019 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED

Declarations of Interest

Clr Rhodes declared a pecuniary interest in the following item:

Item COM 01: Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship.

Reason: Thomas Hassall Anglican College advertises in the Your Liverpool publication that Clr Rhodes produces.

Clr Rhodes left the Chambers for the duration of this 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 is employed at an alternative headspace site that is managed by a different lead agency.

Clr Kaliyanda remained in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

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

Item EGROW 04: Update on planning proposal to rezone land at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm.

Reason: Clr Harle has family members that live in the area.

Clr Harle remained in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

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

Item COM 01: Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship.

Reason: Clr Ayyad’s children attend Thomas Hassall Anglican College.

Clr Ayyad remained in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

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

Item EGROW 02: Proposed amendment to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Rezoning land subject to Basin 14 and Bernera Road, Edmondson Park.

Reason: Clr Hadid is the President of the Australian Islamic House, the landowner of 2094 Camden Valley Way, Edmondson Park.

Clr Hadid left the Chambers for the duration of this item.

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda

Nil.

Representation – items on agenda

1. Mr Gary Portelli addressed Council on the following item:

EGROW 04 – Update on planning proposal to rezone land at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm.

Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Harle

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

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

MAYORAL MINUTES

Nil.

City Economy and Growth Report

ITEM NO: EGROW 01

FILE NO: 127793.2019

SUBJECT: Bathurst Street Ring Road

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the update on the design investigations for the Bathurst Street Extension project;

2. Notes that a road layout which would operate with acceptable traffic conditions in the long term, may require partial rather than full road closure of the section of Pirie Street, between Terminus Street and Macquarie Street; and

3. Receive an update report on the design investigations, following the RMS endorsement of a concept design for the project.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

1. Notes the update on the design investigations for the Bathurst Street Extension project;

3. Proceeds with plans for a multi-storey carpark at the site. Council to receive a report on the matter by November 2019.

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

During discussion on this item Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 6.29pm.

ITEM NO: EGROW 02

FILE NO: 135577.2019

SUBJECT: Proposed amendment to Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Rezoning land subject to Basin 14 and Bernera Road, Edmondson Park

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

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

2. Supports in principle the planning proposal to amend the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 to rezone land and amend development standards for certain land subject to proposed Basin 14 and Bernera Road, Edmondson Park;

3. Supports in principle the amendments to the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008;

4. Delegates to the CEO to make any typographical or other editing amendments to the planning proposal and Development Control Plan if required;

5. 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;

6. Subject to Gateway determination, undertake public exhibition and community consultation for both the planning proposal and Development Control Plan in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination; and

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Shelton

That Council:

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

3. Supports in principle the amendments to the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008, including a review of whether the left hand deceleration from Camden Valley Way into Bernera Road can be lengthened;

4. Notes the need to undertake a revised stormwater drainage plan to minimise the harmful and negative effects of open drains and channel systems;

5. Delegates to the CEO to make any typographical or other editing amendments to the planning proposal and Development Control Plan if required;

6. 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;

7. Subject to Gateway determination, undertake public exhibition and community consultation for both the planning proposal and Development Control Plan in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination; and

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

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Note: Clr Hadid was not in the Chambers when this item was voted on.

Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 6.31pm.

ITEM NO: EGROW 03

FILE NO: 136186.2019

SUBJECT: Proposed amendment to Schedule 1 Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - additional permitted use for 'Car Parks' at Collimore Park, Liverpool

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 car parks as a land use permitted with consent at Collimore Park;

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, undertakes public exhibition and community consultation in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination; and

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Harle

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 car parks as a land use permitted with consent at Collimore Park;

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, and Council investigation of opportunities to utilise demountable stacked multi-storey parking construction further undertakes public exhibition and community consultation in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination; and

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

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Chief Executive Officer Report

ITEM NO: CEO 01

FILE NO: 077259.2019

SUBJECT: Ward Boundaries

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the proposed alterations to the draft ward boundary plan pursuant to the provisions of s211 of the Local Government Act 1993;

2. Forward the draft ward boundary plan to the Electoral Commissioner and Australian Statistician for comment;

3. Exhibit the proposed draft ward boundary plans subject to the concurrence of the Electoral Commission for a period of 42 days inviting public submissions; and

4. Receive a further report at the completion of the advertising period in order to consider all submissions received and make a final determination.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Ayyad

That Council:

1. Notes the proposed alterations to the draft ward boundary plan pursuant to the provisions of s211 of the Local Government Act 1993;

2. Forward the draft ward boundary plan (all five options in the report) to the Electoral Commissioner and Australian Statistician for comment;

3. Exhibit the proposed draft ward boundary plans subject to the concurrence of the Electoral Commission for a period of 42 days inviting public submissions; and

4. Receive a further report at the completion of the advertising period in order to consider all submissions received and make a final determination.

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

MOTION TO BRING ITEM FORWARD

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Mayor Waller

That item EGROW 05 Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement be brought forward and dealt with now.

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

ITEM NO: EGROW 05

FILE NO: 135932.2019

SUBJECT: Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement

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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

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

· A direct mail-out notification be sent to all residents of the LGA;

· The Statement of Commitment be amended with a Statement that includes the diversity of this area; and

· The black outline in the Warwick Farm precinct be changed to red.

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

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

Clrs Rhodes and Hadchiti left the Chambers at 7.05pm.

Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 7.07pm.

City Community and Culture Report

ITEM NO: COM 01

FILE NO: 136417.2019

SUBJECT: Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the funding recommendation of $28,900 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program for the following projects:

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Liverpool Community Kitchen Hub	Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub	$10,000
NSW Barefoot Waterski Club	2020 Barefoot Waterski World Championship	$10,000
Headspace Liverpool	Share the Journey Living Library Event	$4,900
Thomas Hassall Anglican College	South West Festival	$4,000

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib

That:

1. Council endorses the funding recommendation of $28,900 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program for the following projects:

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Liverpool Community Kitchen Hub	Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub	$10,000
NSW Barefoot Waterski Club	2020 Barefoot Waterski World Championship	$10,000
Headspace Liverpool	Share the Journey Living Library Event	$4,900
Thomas Hassall Anglican College	South West Festival	$4,000

2. Council’s Grants team contact the Alliance for Gambling Reform to see if there are suitable grants available for their KaChing Community Language Dubbing Project.

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

ITEM NO: CTTE 02

FILE NO: 121909.2019

SUBJECT: Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee Meeting

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the following recommendations of the Committee:

Item 1 Nuwarra Road and Marshall Avenue intersection, Moorebank – proposed roundabout.

· Council requests the RMS to:

a) Consider modification to the existing traffic signals at the intersection of Nuwarra Road and Brickmakers Drive to provide gaps in southbound traffic along Nuwarra Road; and

b) Approve the installation of ‘Keep Clear’ pavement marking to supplement the existing ‘Do Not Queue across Intersection’ signposting at the Nuwarra Road and Marshall Avenue intersection.

· Council investigates:

a) Alternate intersection treatment subject to the RMS position on the abovementioned changes.

b) Imposition of a 5 tonne load limit along the section of Nuwarra Road between Heathcote Road and Newbridge Road.

Item 2 Nuwarra Road, Moorebank – Proposed signs and line marking scheme

· Installation of the line marking scheme as presented in Attachment 2.1 of the minutes to demarcate the traffic and parking lanes along the section of Nuwarra Road between Newbridge Road and Heathcote Road, Moorebank.

Item 3 The Boulevard, Holsworthy – proposed pedestrian refuge

· Installation of a pedestrian refuge across The Boulevarde, Holsworthy east of Wenton Road, as shown in Attachment 3.1 of the minutes.

Item 4 Sandringham Drive and Edinburgh Circuit intersection, Cecil Hills – proposed intersection treatment

· Replacement of the existing ‘Give Way’ control with ‘Stop’ control and reconfiguration of the median island to accommodate a seagull island arrangement as shown in Attachment 4.1 of the minutes.

Item 5 Bigge Street, Liverpool - request for a pedestrian crossing facility

· Council notes that current traffic and pedestrian volumes do not meet the RMS warrant for a marked pedestrian crossing across the section of Bigge Street between Elizabeth Street and Campbell Street.

· Review the existing parking restrictions along the section of Bigge Street between Elizabeth Street and Campbell Street, in consultation with the local bus companies and the school.

Item 6 Regentville Drive, Elizabeth Hills – proposed pedestrian refuge

· Installation of a pedestrian refuge on Regentville Drive, Elizabeth Hills, as shown in Attachment 6.1 of the minutes.

Item 7 Falcon Circuit, Green Valley - proposed pedestrian refuge

· Installation of a pedestrian refuge across the section of Falcon Circuit, between Ospray Avenue and Winnal Reserve, as shown in Attachment 7.1 of the minutes.

Item 8 Graham Avenue and McKell Avenue intersection, Casula – proposed line marking scheme

· Installation of ‘BB’ line along McKell Avenue, ‘C1’ line and ‘C3’ No Stopping lines at the intersection of Graham Avenue and McKell Ave, as shown in Attachment 8.1 of the minutes.

Item 9 Viscount Place, Warwick farm – proposed traffic facilities

· Council approves the proposed traffic facilities including a roundabout, a marked pedestrian crossing and associated signs and line marking, as shown in Attachment 9.1 of the minutes.

Item 10 Items Approved Under Delegated Authority

· Council notes the traffic facilities approved by the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee Delegated Authority by the RMS and Police representatives over the last two month period, between 5 March and 8 May 2019.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hagarty

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Questions with Notice

ITEM NO: QWN 01

FILE NO: 138839.2019

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hadchiti - Mosquitoes

Please address the following:

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

On Tuesday 4 June 2019, City Presentation directorate initiated a meeting with various stakeholders including adjoining Councils, NSW Health, Sydney Water, Sydney Olympic Park and Georges River Keeper to discuss current community concerns about the increase in the mosquito population and the request for councils to take action and develop a management plan. NSW Health expert on Entomology, Dr. Cameron Webb presented on “Mosquitoes of Pest and Public Health concern in the Georges River region” and “Managing Mosquitoes in Georges River Liverpool”.

Dr. Webb provided much insight on various mosquito species, the difference between nuisance mosquitoes and disease borne mosquitoes, options for mosquito management and the benefits of public education and awareness. Options discussed for mosquito management included spray application of a bacterial larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (Bti). Bti is a natural occurring bacterium found in soils and has been approved by the EPA for use in residential, commercial and agricultural settings primarily for control of mosquito larvae. Bti is a selective larvicide that targets saltwater species of mosquitoes and is currently considered safe for humans, pets and other fauna in the environment.

Following the presentation Director City Presentation, Peter Patterson stated that this was an opportunity for a collaborative discussion on formulating a unified approach to mosquito management. The option was put to all stakeholders to participate in a working group, sharing resources, costs and developing a single management plan for all councils to buy into.

The outcome from the initial meeting was all that all stakeholders agreed to engage Dr. Cameron Webb to undertake a preliminary program of mapping and surveillance of key hot spots along the Georges River. From these findings, Dr. Webb will produce a draft mosquito management plan to the working group. A Memorandum of Understanding will be drafted by the Council for all stakeholders to participate as a working group.

In the interim, Council staff will be working on the development of a fact sheet about mosquito management and personal protection for the community, including provisions for signage to be displayed in mosquito active areas. Furthermore, Council will work on a mapping plan to identify known mosquito breeding areas within the LGA and research engagement considerations for the potential seasonal spraying application of Bti.

At this time, we are working towards a regional management approach, however in the event that other councils or key stakeholder land owners do not wish to participate, Liverpool will continue working towards preparation of a standalone approach to mosquito management within our LGA. Dr Webb is expected to have the draft regional and standalone management plans completed by end of August 2019.

During discussion on QWN 02, Mayor Waller advised that Council would later move into Closed Session to deal with Items QWN 02, QWN 05 and CONF 02 pursuant to the provisions of S10(A)(2(g) of the Local Government Act because the items contain advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

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

ITEM NO: QWN 02

FILE NO: 138841.2019

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hadchiti - Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA's)

This item was dealt with later in the meeting in closed session.

ITEM NO: QWN 03

FILE NO: 142087.2019

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Buses in New Release Suburbs

Liverpool's new release areas are poorly serviced by public transport. Suburbs such as Middleton Grange, Elizabeth Hills and Len Waters Estate are barely serviced by single, infrequent routes with limited stops.

The on-demand bus service in Edmondson Park also has issues. According to figures from Transport for NSW, the average cost per passenger of operating on-demand services across all the trial areas is $34.56 per trip. The near by and now abandoned Wetherill Park trial cost taxpayers $940 per passenger. The buses must be booked online, by phone or via an app. This disadvantages commuters who have digital literacy and access issues as well as people from CALD backgrounds.

Better public transport, including bus services, means more cars off the road, less pressure on commuter car parking and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Research has also shown that riding a bus is 90 times safer than car travel.

With more housing developments coming in suburbs such as Austral, Liverpool needs better existing and future public transport including buses.

Please address the following:

1. Are additional, more frequent bus services planned for Liverpool? Specifically new release suburbs and estates including Parkbridge Estate?

2. Are additional on-demand bus services planned for Liverpool?

3. What is the cost per passenger of the Edmondson Park on-demand bus service?

4. What measures are in place to ensure the on-demand bus service is inclusive and accessible?

A response to these Questions with Notice will be provided in the 31 July 2019 Council Business Papers

ITEM NO: COM 03

FILE NO: 136649.2019

SUBJECT: Disaster Relief Policy

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes this report; and

2. Endorses the Disaster Relief Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council notes this report.

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

PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCILLORS

i. Clr Harle made a presentation to Council regarding the recent National General Assembly Conference in Canberra as shown below.

The Mayor, several Councillors and I attended the National Local Government Association Conference held in Canberra between the 15^th and 19^th of June.

The conference purpose is to represent Local Government areas and Councils from all over Australia to lobby the Federal Government for support in addressing issues relevant to Local Councils. To some extent it is like our Local Government Conference, which is scheduled for later this year and to be held at William Inglis Conference Centre at Warwick Farm, where it is aimed at the State Government for support on issues raised by Local Government.

As a Councillor I found the conference very informative as it gave me an opportunity to appreciate the concerns and issues that affect Councils across Australia, not just NSW.

Of interest to me was a highly informative session on the increasing problem of waste disposal, waste recycling and the State Governments’ levy on waste disposed of in landfill that Councils want returned to them in exchange for projects that reduce waste going to landfill. That topic generated considerable debate.

Unfortunately, I was less impressed with the lack of information regarding the millions of tons of combustible waste that goes to landfill every week, and particularly plastics that are currently not easy to recycle and take up huge areas of valuable storage space. I am referring to plastics that range between 2 and 7 on the scale within the recycle triangle, with seven being extremely difficult to recycle if ever.

PET plastics such as drink containers rate a 1 and are the most valuable and easily turned into products including clothes.

I asked questions relating to the progress of Waste to Energy Incinerators that produce cheap electricity for community use as is done in many countries throughout the world with few negative effects on the planet and arguably on “global warming” or “climate change”.

The response was that in Western Australia a 17-Megawatt Unit has been approved and is currently in the construction phase. It will produce enough electricity to power around 21,000 homes, with another plant under evaluation.

Due to the extremely high operating temperature, around 1800 degrees Celsius, and a waste reduction ratio of 20 to 1, few if any toxic materials are produced. Extremely effective filter systems remove any that may be produced. The ash is used for road construction and building materials while the heat produces steam driving a Turbine Generator/Alternator to produce electricity.

The waste heat may also be used to heat land for agricultural purposes and/or

ITEM NO: CONF 02

FILE NO: 137304.2019

SUBJECT: Fire and Rescue NSW Referrals

This item was dealt with later in the meeting in closed session.

ITEM NO: CONF 03

FILE NO: 140103.2019

SUBJECT: Acquisition of Lot 2 DP 1250846 being Part of 19-21 Enterprise Circuit, Prestons for drainage purposes.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Approves the acquisition of Lot 2 DP 1250846, being part of 19-21 Enterprise Circuit, Prestons 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. Classify the land as “operational’ in accordance with section 31(2) of 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 Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Waller advised that Council would now move into Closed Session to deal with Items CONF 02, QWN 05 and QWN 02 pursuant to the provisions of S10(A)(2(g) of the Local Government Act as the items contain advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

Prior to moving into Closed Session, Mayor Waller called a short recess at 7.50pm to allow the gallery to leave the Chambers.

Council meeting resumed at 7.53pm in Closed Session with all Councillors present except Clr Hadchiti.

Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 7.54pm.

ITEM NO: CONF 02

FILE NO: 137304.2019

SUBJECT: Fire and Rescue NSW Referrals

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. In relation to 1 Browne Parade Warwick Farm (also known as 34-40 Hume Highway Warwick Farm)

a) notes the inspection report by Fire and Rescue NSW, as shown in Attachment 1; and

b) exercises its power to issue a Fire Safety Order as recommended by Council’s Fire Safety Officer to address the identified fire safety deficiencies.

2. In relation to 14 Homepride Parade Warwick Farm

a) notes the inspection report by Fire and Rescue NSW, as shown in Attachment 2; and

b) exercises its power to issue a Fire Safety Order as recommended by Council’s Fire Safety Officer to address the identified fire safety deficiencies.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council:

1. In relation to 1 Browne Parade Warwick Farm (also known as 34-40 Hume Highway Warwick Farm)

a) notes the inspection report by Fire and Rescue NSW, as shown in Attachment 1; and

b) exercises its power to issue a Fire Safety Order as recommended by Council’s Fire Safety Officer to address the identified fire safety deficiencies.

2. In relation to 14 Homepride Parade Warwick Farm

a) notes the inspection report by Fire and Rescue NSW, as shown in Attachment 2; and

b) exercises its power to issue a Fire Safety Order as recommended by Council’s Fire Safety Officer to address the identified fire safety deficiencies.

3. Write to the relevant State Minister to lobby for similar initiatives to the Victorian government in relation to cladding and other strata issues.

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

ITEM NO: QWN 02

FILE NO: 138841.2019

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hadchiti - Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA's)

Please address the following:

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

Response

Council has utilised voluntary planning agreements to deliver a range of public benefits to the City over a number of years to support rezoning of land or specific development applications. Generally, these agreements between developers and Council operate successfully with little interaction with Council. However, given the sometimes complex nature of development, there are can be challenges with the implementation of VPAs.

At present, there are a number of executed VPAs that have outstanding work items. These VPAs, as well as recently completed VPAs, are available here - https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/development/planning-the-future/planning-agreements.

The following VPAs have complexities that may present a challenge to Council in relation to delivery of specific items:

Location

Overview

Matters being monitored

Action

Shepherd Street

· Agreement with Coronation, Shepherd Street Developments and Shepherd Property Nominee.

· Range of VPA items include:

o Shuttle bus service

o Bike share pods

o Car share spaces

o Woodbrook Road underpass

o Bank stabilisation

o Pedestrian and cycle path

o Riparian zone rehabilitation

· Provision of infrastructure items linked to number of dwellings with occupation certificates (OC).

· Significant infrastructure items required at the 500th and 600th OC (currently 309 OCs issued).

· Final sign-off on portion of pedestrian/cycle path constructed along Georges River.

· Payment of funds, in lieu of works is an option for works within Lighthorse Park, to allow council to integrate works in line with the Masterplan for this land.

· Timing of the delivery of the infrastructure items.

· Community issues as residents begin to occupy apartments at a point when all adjacent public improvement works are incomplete.

· Direct contact with private certifier of the project to reinforce the obligations under the development consent and the VPA (formal letter sent 21/05/2019).

1. Ongoing liaison with Coronation to facilitate delivery of items through meetings and formal correspondence.

2. Monitor the issuing of OCs in collaboration with the private certifier.

3. Council communications team to work with Coronation on messaging to new residents.

Brickmakers Drive

· Agreement with Mirvac Homes and New Brighton Golf Club.

· Range of VPA items include:

o pedestrian/cycle paths

o landscaping and improvements to open space areas

o public access to Georges River

o local drainage facilities, and

o land dedication along Georges River.

· Provision of infrastructure items generally linked to release of specific Subdivision Certificates.

· Residential component of development completed.

· Key issue is coordination of delivery of pedestrian/cycle path

· Provision of pedestrian/cycle path through Council land and along river frontage still outstanding.

· Resolving issues with delivery of final part of pedestrian/cycle path will enable the remainder of outstanding items to be delivered.

1. Continue to liaise with developer to resolve issues associated with the delivery of path on Council land and adjacent to the Georges River.

Warwick Farm – Coopers Paddock

· Agreement with Australian Turf Club.

· Range of VPA items include:

o Remediation of the designated land

o Environmental management of the designated land

o Ecological offset works

o Traffic improvements, including road widening, intersections and services, and

o Shared bike/pedestrian paths.

· Provision of infrastructure items related to timing of subdivision of occupation certificates

· Maintenance period associated with Road widening about to expire in next two months.

· Awaiting completion of shared pathway through Coopers Paddock to connect up with GMD.

· Land swaps are yet to occur along GMD - awaiting DA from ATC

· The Vegetation Management Plan for Coopers Paddock has been approved. Now needs to be implemented by ATC prior to handing over to Council.

· Balance of Coopers Paddock is to be handed over to Council when works are completed.

1. Continue to work proactively with ATC on various remaining outstanding items.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That a further report be brought back to Council on the matter.

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

OPEN SESSION

Council moved back into Open Session at 8.30am.

Mayor Waller then read out the outcome of items QWN 02, QWN 05 and CONF 02 (as shown on pages 40-45 of these minutes) which were considered in Closed Session.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, The prayer of the Council was read by Reverend

NATIONAL ANTHEM The National Anthem performed and recorded by Rebekah Ferro was played at the meeting.

APOLOGIES Nil.

CONDOLENCES Nil.

Public Forum

ITEM NO: EGROW 01

During discussion on this item Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 6.29pm.

ITEM NO: EGROW 02

Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 6.31pm.

ITEM NO: EGROW 03

ITEM NO: EGROW 04

ITEM NO: CEO 01

ITEM NO: CEO 02

ITEM NO: CEO 03

ITEM NO: EGROW 05

Clrs Rhodes and Hadchiti left the Chambers at 7.05pm.

Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 7.07pm.

ITEM NO: COM 01

Clr Rhodes returned to the Chambers at 7.11pm.

ITEM NO: COM 02

ITEM NO: CORP 01

ITEM NO: CORP 02

ITEM NO: INF 01

ITEM NO: CTTE 01

ITEM NO: CTTE 02

ITEM NO: CTTE 03

ITEM NO: CTTE 04

ITEM NO: CTTE 05

ITEM NO: CTTE 06

ITEM NO: QWN 01

ITEM NO: QWN 02

This item was dealt with later in the meeting in closed session.

ITEM NO: QWN 03

ITEM NO: QWN 04

ITEM NO: QWN 05

This item was dealt with later in the meeting in closed session.

ITEM NO: QWN 06

ITEM NO: COM 03

ITEM NO: CONF 01

ITEM NO: CONF 02

ITEM NO: CONF 03

Council meeting resumed at 7.53pm in Closed Session with all Councillors present except Clr Hadchiti.

ITEM NO: CONF 02

Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 8:17pm.

ITEM NO: QWN 05

ITEM NO: QWN 02