MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 29 July 2020

PRESENT:

Mayor Wendy Waller

Councillor Ayyad

Councillor Balloot (arrived at the meeting at 6.18pm)

Councillor Hadchiti

Councillor Hadid

Councillor Hagarty

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda

Councillor Karnib (arrived at the meeting at 6.18pm)

Councillor Rhodes

Councillor Shelton

Dr Eddie Jackson, Acting Chief Executive Officer

Mr Tim Moore, Director City Economy and Growth / Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Mr George Hampouris, Acting Director City Corporate

Ms Tina Sangiuliano, Acting Director City Community and Culture

Mr Peter Patterson, Director City Presentation

Mr Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment

Mr Andrew Stevenson, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer

Mr David Smith, Manager Planning & Transport Strategy

Mr James Ng, Acting General Counsel Manager Governance Legal and Procurement

Mr Vishwa Nadan, Chief Financial Officer

Mr John Milicic, Manager Property

Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services

The meeting commenced at 6.00pm.

STATEMENT REGARDING WEBCASTING OF MEETING

The Mayor reminded everyone that in accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (other than the Public Forum Section), the meeting is being livestreamed.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY

The prayer of the Council was read by Dr Eddie Jackson, Acting Chief Executive Officer.

APOLOGIES

Nil

CONDOLENCES

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 24 June 2020 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

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

Declarations of Interest

Mayor Waller declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

Item EGROW 06: Business Resilience Grants

Reason: Mayor Waller knows and has associations with many local business owners.

Mayor Waller remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

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

Item EGROW 06: Business Resilience Grants

Reason: Clr Shelton knows and has associations with many local business owners.

Clr Shelton remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

Clr Hadchiti declared a pecuniary interest in the following item:

Item INF 01: Wianamatta South Creek Flood Study Update

Reason: Clr Hadchiti has investment in property referred to in the report.

Clr Hadchiti left the virtual room for the duration of the item.

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

Item EGROW 06: Business Resilience Grants

Reason: Clr Hadchiti knows and has associations with many local business owners.

Clr Hadchiti remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

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

Item CONF 07: Liverpool Civic Place Independent Review

Reason: Clr Ayyad has a close relative who is in a senior role at Clayton Utz.

Clr Ayyad remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

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

Item EGROW 06: Business Resilience Grants

Reason: Clr Ayyad knows and has associations with many local business owners.

Clr Ayyad remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

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

Item EGROW 06: Business Resilience Grants

Reason: Clr Rhodes knows and has associations with many local business owners.

Clr Rhodes remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

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

Item EGROW 06: Business Resilience Grants

Reason: Clr Hagarty knows and has associations with many local business owners.

Clr Hagarty remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

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

Item EGROW 06: Business Resilience Grants

Reason: Clr Kaliyanda knows and has associations with many local business owners.

Clr Kaliyanda remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

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

Item EGROW 06: Business Resilience Grants

Reason: Clr Hadid knows and has associations with many local business owners.

Clr Hadid remained in the virtual room for the duration of the item.

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda

1. Mrs Vicki Andrews made a written submission to Council on the following matter:

Promotion of Liverpool Regional Museum

Representation – items on agenda

Nil

ITEM NO: EGROW 02

FILE NO: 149642.2020

SUBJECT: Report back - Reference Group Charter Companion Animal Advisory Committee

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council endorse the Companion Animals Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, subject to review by legal, with the following changes:

· That the Mayor or delegate be the Chairperson of this committee;

· The Purpose and Objective section be amended to state that the Companion Animal Advisory Committee is a Council community advisory committee and reports to Council;

· Section 4.1 Community Participation be amended so that the Committee will consist of five community members, and the Mayor or delegate, and one Councillor, with either the Mayor, delegate or Councillor to attend the meeting;

· The first point of Section 4.2 Council Staff be removed so that Council staff cannot chair the meeting;

· The last point of Section 4.2 Council Staff be replaced with “advisory committee reporting to Council”;

· Section 4.5 Chairperson be amended by removing the word “staff” in the second paragraph;

· Section 4.5 Chairperson be amended by deleting the third point which reads “Councillors will not be eligible to be Chairperson unless specifically appointed by Council”; and

· Section 5 Timetable for Meeting, remove the words “At Council’s Administration building”.

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

ITEM NO: EGROW 03

FILE NO: 167832.2020

SUBJECT: Planning proposal request to rezone land from RE2 (Private Recreation) to R3 (Medium Density Residential) at 146 Newbridge Road, Moorebank

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Ayyad Seconded: Clr Balloot

That Council:

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

2. Endorses in principle the planning proposal request;

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

4. Forwards the planning proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry 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 on the planning proposal in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination and Council’s Community Participation Plan;

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

7. Receive a further report with a status update on all the outstanding planning proposals from Moorebank at the August 2020 Council meeting; and

8. Publicly exhibit all of the outstanding planning proposals in Moorebank now.

Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

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

2. Endorses in principle the planning proposal request;

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

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

7. Receive a further report with a status update on all the outstanding planning proposals from Moorebank at the August 2020 Council meeting.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Ayyad) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hagarty) lapsed.

Vote for (the motion moved by Clr Ayyad): Clr Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid, Clr Harle, Clr Rhodes

Vote against (the motion moved by Clr Ayyad): Mayor Waller, Clr Hagarty, Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Karnib, Clr Shelton

ITEM NO: EGROW 04

FILE NO: 171601.2020

SUBJECT: Planning proposal to amend the dwelling density map in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 for certain lands in Pleasure Point

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Ayyad Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council:

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

2. Endorses the planning proposal to increase the permitted number of lots on certain sites along Pleasure Point Road, Pleasure Point from four lots to five lots;

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, Industry 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.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

ITEM NO: EGROW 05

FILE NO: 172721.2020

SUBJECT: Clean Air for Liverpool

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council:

1. Acknowledges Council for the report; and

2. Further acknowledges Council’s commitment to improve Air Quality in Liverpool and will provide a further report back to Council in December 2020 that includes:

a) close arrangements with the EPA necessary to address Industries that do not comply with DA conditions;

b) increasing tree canopies;

c) addressing hotspot mitigation;

d) possible further conditions placed on identified Development Applications to mitigate possible non compliance and pollution; and

e) a long term plan to measure and monitor air pollution in various specific areas in the Liverpool LGA with portable devices that were used similarly to measure Air Quality in the Liverpool CBD.

3. Trees, ideally Plane Trees to be planted on Kurrajong Road.

4. Every roundabout in Liverpool where possible, with the construction of the roundabout and safety considerations in mind, be green and colourful.

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

Mayor Waller called a recess of Council at 7.32pm.

Mayor Waller reopened the meeting at 7.47pm.

City Community and Culture Report

ITEM NO: COM 01

FILE NO: 157523.2020

SUBJECT: Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

1. Endorses the recommendation of $10,000 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program for the following project:

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Open Support	Outreach Crisis Service	$10,000

That Council endorses the recommendation of $5,000 (GST exclusive) under the Community Grants Program for the following project:

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Junction Works	Youth Clicks	$5,000

That Council endorses the recommendation of $15,000 (GST exclusive) under the Matching Grants Program for the following project:

Applicant

Project

Recommended

The Salvation Army

Food 4 Life

$15,000

2. An annual report regarding the acquittal of grants be provided to Council.

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

Clr Hadchiti returned to the meeting at 8.04pm.

ITEM NO: INF 02

FILE NO: 166610.2020

SUBJECT: Conservation of Koala Habitat Corridors

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

1. Thanks Council for the report and Acknowledges Council’s advice on:

a) the limitations of Virtual fences in urban areas;

b) Councils proposed report and Business Case for a Koala Hospital and Sanctuary in the Liverpool LGA;

c) Councils support for a Georges River National Park and opportunity to plant Koala Feeder trees;

d) The recent delivery of Koala Crossing Sign at a recognised Liverpool kill hotspot;

e) The inclusion of wildlife crossings incorporated into the upgrade of Heathcoate Road;

f) The ongoing discussions with Department of Defence on Koala preservation on Army Land in the Liverpool LGA; and

g) The ongoing co-operation with Sutherland and Campbelltown Councils in the interest of Koala preservation.

2. Also note the findings and report of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Koala Populations and Habitats in NSW and

a) The creation of a Georges River National Park; and

b) The need for a wildlife hospital in Southwest Sydney.

3. Write to the NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and NSW Minister for the Environment, Matt Kean, to express support for the creation of a Georges River National Park, and establishment of a well-resourced wildlife hospital in South West Sydney.

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

Notices of Motion

ITEM NO: NOM 01

FILE NO: 190120.2020

SUBJECT: Georges River Koala Park

BACKGROUND

On 30 June 2020, a year-long NSW Parliamentary Inquiry released their report.

They found that koalas are on track to become extinct in the wild in NSW well before 2050 without urgent intervention to stop the destruction of their habitat.

This is shocking and appalling.

The 2019-20 bushfires destroyed almost a quarter of the koala habitat on public land, with some areas reporting "a devastating loss of up to 81 per cent". Furthermore, the Inquiry found that climate change is already "having a severe impact on koala populations", in part by affecting the nutritional quality of the eucalyptus leaves they feed on.

One of the recommendations of the Inquiry’s report was creating a Georges River National Park to protect the south-west Sydney koala population. This is known to be the last disease-free koala population in NSW, and as such, should be protected from over-development in south-west Sydney.

Another recommendation was the establishment of a well-resourced network of wildlife hospitals in key areas of the state, including south-west Sydney, staffed by suitably qualified personnel and veterinarians, including funding where appropriate.

NOTICE OF MOTION (moved by Clr Kaliyanda)

That Council:

1. Note the findings and report of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Koala Populations and Habitats in NSW; and

2. Write to the NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and NSW Minister for the Environment, Matt Kean, to express support for the creation of a Georges River National Park, and establishment of a well-resourced wildlife hospital in south-west Sydney.

COUNCIL DECISION

This item was withdrawn as the matter was dealt with earlier in the meeting in item INF 02 Conservation of Koala Habitat Corridors on page 18 of these minutes.

ITEM NO: NOM 02

FILE NO: 190105.2020

SUBJECT: Women's Football World Cup in the Liverpool LGA

BACKGROUND

Recently, Australia and New Zealand were announced as the joint hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Football is the most popular sport in the world, with over half of the world’s population (4 billion people) considering themselves fans. Liverpool residents are no different, with both casual and formal participation in the sport on the rise.

A combined 1.12 billion people viewers tuned into the coverage of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup across all platforms, a record audience for the competition. This is expected to rise for the 2023 tournament, and Australia and New Zealand will have the eyes of almost half the world’s population on us.

Liverpool is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the 2023 Women’s World Cup, as:

· Cirillo Reserve at Middleton Grange could serve as a regional headquarters for women’s football

· There are an increasing number of quality hotels and accommodation coming online

· Ideally located close to the M5, M7 and Hume Highway

Liverpool could be home base for a number a teams, could host training games and promote itself as a destination on an international stage.

NOTICE OF MOTION (moved by Clr Kaliyanda)

That Council:

1. Lobby the FFA, FIFA, State and Federal Governments to host teams, training games and other promotional opportunities for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup; and

2. Investigate the feasibility of including World Cup opportunities in the Destination Management Plan.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council:

1. Lobby the FFA, FIFA, State and Federal Governments to host teams, training games and other promotional opportunities for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup; and

2. Investigate the feasibility of including World Cup opportunities in the Destination Management Plan.

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

ITEM NO: NOM 03

FILE NO: 190048.2020

SUBJECT: Better Funding of Health Services in Liverpool

BACKGROUND

The New South Wales Parliament is currently holding an inquiry into "Current and future provision of health services in the South-West Sydney Growth Region". The revelations at this inquiry have been shocking. Comparisons of the South West Area Health District with other Health Districts in Sydney have found:

public health spending is up to $800 per person less
the least number of specialist mental health staff
junior doctors committing suicide at higher rates

While additional investment in health infrastructure is welcome, this must be matched with funding for additional front-line services including more health professionals.

While it is still early days, the long-term effects for those who recover from COVID-19 include:

scarred lungs and lung disease
blood clots leading to stroke
delirium and brain damage
inflammatory illness similar to Kawasaki disease
inflammation of the heart and arrhythmia
chronic deep fatigue

The recent COVID-19 cluster in South West Sydney coupled with the revelations coming out this inquiry, have drawn urgent attention to the need for better funded health services in Liverpool.

NOTICE OF MOTION (moved by Clr Hagarty)

That Council:

1. Acknowledges and commends the work of all health professionals in Liverpool during the COVID-19 pandemic;

2. Acknowledges and welcomes the $740m investment from the NSW Government into the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct; and

3. Recommits its support for the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct;

4. Notes its concern with the revelations coming out of the inquiry into "Current and future provision of health services in the South-West Sydney Growth Region";

5. Notes the recent COVID-19 cluster in South West Sydney;

6. Notes recovery from COVID-19 is associated with serious long-term health effects;

7. Calls on the NSW State Government to increase funding for front line health services in line with other Sydney Area Health Districts;

8. Calls on the Federal Government to increase funding for primary health services in South West Sydney; and

9. Coordinates with WSROC and other LGAs in South West Sydney to collectively advocate for better health services funding in the South West Sydney Local Health District.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council:

1. Acknowledges and commends the work of all health professionals in Liverpool during the COVID-19 pandemic;

2. Acknowledges and welcomes the $740m investment from the NSW Government into the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct; and

3. Recommits its support for the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct;

4. Notes its concern with the revelations coming out of the inquiry into "Current and future provision of health services in the South-West Sydney Growth Region";

5. Notes the recent COVID-19 cluster in South West Sydney;

6. Notes recovery from COVID-19 is associated with serious long-term health effects;

7. Calls on the NSW State Government to increase funding for front line health services in line with other Sydney Area Health Districts;

8. Calls on the Federal Government to increase funding for primary health services and aged care in South West Sydney facilities;

8. Coordinates with WSROC and other LGAs in South West Sydney to collectively advocate for better health services funding in the South West Sydney Local Health District; and

9. Seek reassurance for the ongoing commitment for the development of a medical precinct in Badgerys Creek.

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

ITEM NO: NOM 04

FILE NO: 190076.2020

SUBJECT: Toll Mania

BACKGROUND

Approximately 70% of Liverpool residents leave the LGA for work. With many traveling by car.

Given our location at the intersection of the M5 and M7, with easy access to major hubs, Liverpool is an area of choice for many transport and logistics companies.

Earlier this month the State Government imposed a new toll on the previously untolled old M5 East. Free since it opened in 2001, drivers will now be slugged $6.95 for cars and $20.86 for trucks.

These tolls do not just impact residents who travel for work, but also impact small business, many who are not just tolled once, but multiple times per day.

There was no grace period and the M5 Cashback scheme will not apply.

Previous toll roads have had grace periods to allow drivers to adjust to the roads. Not this time.

Currently, motorists in Sydney are charged a toll when they drive on the:

M2
M4
M4 WestConnex
M5
M5 East
M7
M8
Eastern Distributor
Cross-City Tunnel
Lane Cove Tunnel
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Tunnel

There will be at least three more tolls by 2023 when the following roads are completed:

M4 tunnels
M4-M5 link
NorthConnex

Unsurprisingly, research from the Institute of Transport Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney has found Sydney has the greatest amount of tolled road in the world.

Dr Michelle Zeibots from the UTS Transport Research Centre has stated,

"Tollways aren't successful at reducing road congestion,"

The reason why governments continue to build them is that they are put under enormous pressure by the tollway industry and individuals sometimes within their own party, who I would suggest are there to see tollway businesses make a lot of money.

But that is at the expense of the general community and the local businesses of Sydney."

With the economy in recession for the first time in three decades, slugging families in Liverpool with additional tolls is unfair and must be reversed.

NOTICE OF MOTION (moved by Clr Hagarty)

That Council:

1. Endorses the Premier's comments that the new toll on the old M5 East is "toll mania", noting that Sydney has the greatest amount of tolled road in the world;

2. Writes to the State Government requesting:

· a toll-free period on the M8; and

· the scrapping of the new toll on the old M5 East.

3. Writes to local State and Federal MPs seeking their endorsement of the above; and

4. Seeks support for this campaign from WSROC and other LGAs in south west Sydney.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council:

1. Note that Sydney has the greatest amount of tolled road in the world.

2. Write to the State Government requesting:

· a toll-free period on the M8; and

· the removal of the toll, or a cash back scheme, or other measures to alleviate the financial burden on residents on the old M5 East.

3. Writes to local State and Federal MPs seeking their endorsement of the above; and

4. Seeks support for this campaign from WSROC and other LGAs in south west Sydney.

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

ITEM NO: NOM 05

FILE NO: 189999.2020

SUBJECT: Animal Welfare Advisory Committee

BACKGROUND

The closure of the Liverpool Animal Welfare Shelter in the interim of finding a permanent home has highlighted the opportunity for the community to become more involved in the delivery of better outcomes for the welfare, and rehoming of domestic animals in the Liverpool LGA.

It was envisioned that such a committee would be established when the Liverpool Animal Shelter re-opened.

It would serve Liverpool if the Committee was established prior to the new animal shelter opening to assist Council in Animal management now and when it is needed perhaps more than ever.

The network of concerned Animal lovers in Liverpool could greatly assist Liverpool Council through a Committee in assisting Council in educating and promoting responsible pet ownership by encouraging, registration, microchipping and rehoming.

A Community Committee would best serve Council in assisting in microchipped animals being returned to homes, or by providing foster homes for rehabilitation and or assistance, that would avoid animals being impounded.

NOTICE OF MOTION (moved by Clr Rhodes)

That Council:

1. Provide a report on the establishment of an Animal Welfare Advisory Committee back to Council Meeting August 2020.

The Committee would meet four times per year for the term of the committee and provide:

· Advice to Council on domestic animal management matters including ways in which animal welfare can be continuously improved in the Liverpool LGA; and

· Assist in promoting a positive view on options of responsible pet ownership and investigate, provide advice and recommendations relevant to programs that achieve this.

2. The Advisory Committee include two Councillors (one of whom will act as Chair), up to four representatives from the community who may be appointed as individuals or as representatives of local community organisations.

COUNCIL DECISION

This item was withdrawn as it was dealt with earlier in the meeting in item EGROW 02 Report back - Reference Group Charter Companion Animal Advisory Committee on page 7 of these minutes.

ITEM NO: CEO 03

FILE NO: 179017.2020

SUBJECT: Endorsement of Delivery Program 2017-2022 and Operational Plan 2020-21, including Budget and Revenue Pricing Policy (fees and charges)

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council:

1. Adopts the draft Delivery Program 2017-2022 and 2020-2021 Operational Plan, including Budget and Revenue Pricing Policy (fees and charges) with the following additions:

· Notes the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant budgetary impact on Council's cultural institutions;

· Notes that a third of NSW's population lives in Western Sydney, yet the region only receives 5% of State arts, heritage and events funding;

· Notes the proposed $940m relocation of the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta and the $100m redevelopment of the Riverside Theatre will have minimal impact on the imbalance of social and cultural infrastructure in the Western Parkland City;

· Writes to the State and Federal Government requesting an increase in arts funding for the Western Parkland City;

· Writes to local State and Federal MPs seeking their endorsement of the above;

· Seeks support for this campaign from other LGAs in the Western Parkland City;

· Council commit to zero based budgeting for the next financial year where practicable; and

· Direct the Acting Chief Executive Officer to undertake an organisational review to identify cost saving measures.

2. Makes the fees and charges for the period commencing on 1 August 2020 as outlined in the draft Revenue Pricing Policy with the exception of changes to childcare fees which will commence on 28 September 2020;

3. Extend the period of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021 (DIAP) and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2017-2020 until 2022 in line with the extended Delivery Program; and

4. Receives a further report following public exhibition of the proposed amendments to the fees and charges as outlined in Attachment F.

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

ITEM NO: CONF 03

FILE NO: 171017.2020

SUBJECT: COVID-19 Variation of Leisure Centre Management Contract ST2492

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

1. Due to extenuating circumstances and in accordance with s55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Council not invite tenders for the grant of the additional one (1) year term of the contract known as ST2492 – Management of Leisure and Aquatic Centres (Contract).

The reasons for the above Resolution are:

1.1 the additional term of the Contract is being granted to the existing contractor as part of arrangements to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as such the existing contractor is the only party to which that extension could be granted;

1.2 the need for the extension has arisen as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular the impact on the operation of the leisure centres to which the Contract relates; and

1.3 the current economic climate, and in particular the ongoing restrictions on the operation of the leisure centres to which the Contract relates and the uncertainty as to when that impact will cease, mean that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for any alternative arrangements for the operation of the leisure centres.

2. Receive and note the negotiated variation of the Contract for the current contract period till 31 July 2022.

3. Resolve to extend the term of the Contract to the existing contractor by one (1) year to conclude 31 July 2023 under the financial terms identified in this report.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this item.

ITEM NO: CONF 05

FILE NO: 177813.2020

SUBJECT: Project Delivery and Land Transfer Agreements with Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Planning Ministerial Corporation at Leppington

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council:

1. Approves the land transfer to Council from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Planning Ministerial Corporation of the relevant parts of Lot 101 DP 1176542, Lot 2 DP 501499 and Lot 17 DP 1201906 having an area of approximately 7.6Ha, situated along Camden Valley Way, Leppington for a nominal $1 consideration on the terms outlined in this report;

2. Approves the Strategic Open Spaces program Project Delivery Agreement with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Planning Ministerial Corporation on the terms outlined in this report;

3. Delegates authority to the A/CEO and his delegates to negotiate the terms of the Project Delivery Agreement and Land transfer Agreement as outlined in this report;

4. Approves the classification of the land as “community” classified land and that a Plan of Management be prepared for the site at no cost to Council;

5. Authorises the A/CEO or his delegated officer to execute any document, under Power of Attorney, necessary to give effect to this decision; and

6. 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

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

ITEM NO: CONF 07

FILE NO: 181066.2020

SUBJECT: Liverpool Civic Place Independent Review

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

1. Receive and note the Liverpool Civic Place independent audit report; and

2. Direct the CEO and management team to implement the agreed management actions outlined in the attached report.

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

Clr Ayyad asked that she be recorded as voting against the motion.

OPEN SESSION

Council moved back into Open Session at 9.54pm.

Mayor Waller read out the resolutions in relation to items CONF 04, CONF 06 and CONF 07 which were passed in Closed Session.

THE MEETING CLOSED AT 9.57pm.

Name: Wendy Waller

Title: Mayor

Date: 26 August 2020

I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 29 July 2020. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

Public Forum

ITEM NO: CEO 01

ITEM NO: CEO 02

ITEM NO: EGROW 01

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ITEM NO: EGROW 04

ITEM NO: EGROW 05

ITEM NO: EGROW 06

ITEM NO: COM 01

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ITEM NO: CORP 01

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ITEM NO: INF 01

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ITEM NO: CTTE 01

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ITEM NO: CTTE 03

ITEM NO: CTTE 04

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ITEM NO: CTTE 06

ITEM NO: CTTE 07

ITEM NO: QWN 01

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Presentations by Councillors

ITEM NO: NOM 01

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ITEM NO: NOM 04

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ITEM NO: CEO 03

ITEM NO: CONF 01

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