MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting
HELD ON 4 February 2015
PRESENT:
Mayor Ned Mannoun
Councillor Balloot
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Harle
Councillor Karnib
Councillor Ristevski
Councillor Shelton
Councillor Stanley
Mr Carl Wulff, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Gary Grantham, Chief Financial Officer / Director Corporate Services
Ms Lina Kakish, Acting Director Planning and Growth
Mr Gino Belsito, Director City Presentation
Mr Michael Cullen, Director Economy and Engagement
Mr Raj Autar, Director Infrastructure and Environment
Mr Eddie Jackson, Manager Community Development and Planning
Ms Carole Todd, Director Business Improvement
Mr John Morgan, Director Property and Commercial Development
The meeting commenced at 6.01pm.
OPENING 6.01pm.
PRAYER The prayer of the Council was read by Pastor John Keane from West Hoxton Community Church.
APOLOGIES Councillors Mamone and Waller
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Stanley
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
CONDOLENCES
Graham Larcombe
It is with great sadness that we remember Graham Larcombe. Graham passed away on January 25 after a long struggle with cancer. Graham was 62.
Graham worked at Liverpool Council in the 1990s and 2000s within the Economic Development and Major project teams. Graham was a strong and passionate believer in Liverpool’s potential as a regional centre and as a hub for technology and jobs.
Graham went on in his career to craft strong credentials in economic development and urban development doing work both domestically and internationally. As a Director of Strategic Economics, Graham’s most recent involvement in Liverpool was to develop in partnership with SGS Economics an important piece of work detailing existing and future opportunities for the Liverpool Health and Education Precinct. This work has been important for Council in pursuing new economic development prospects for Liverpool arising from the location of health, medical and education facilities in the heart of the city centre.
In his time here at Liverpool Council Graham was respected as a mentor and leader to the staff of Council and as someone who was always prepared to make available his knowledge and expertise to staff and stakeholders.
Our sympathies go to Graham’s daughter Sophia, step daughter Lauren, niece Jacqueline and sister Louise.
Graham’s funeral service will be held at the chapel, Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Friday February 6 at 2pm.
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council express its deepest sympathy for the recent passing of Mr Graham Larcombe and a letter of condolence be sent to his family
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Confirmation of Minutes
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
Nil
(Presentation – items not on agenda) Nil
(Representation – items on agenda) Nil
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SUBJECT: Excellence in the Environment Award |
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125 tonnes of waste material has been dropped off at Liverpool’s Community Recycling Centre since it opened in July last year. Considering that this waste would have otherwise been land-fill, Liverpool City Council should be proud of its renewed commitment to sustainable waste disposal and the protection of our environment.
The benefits of this centre, a first for Sydney, have not gone unnoticed. We were recently honoured with a high commendation in the Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards - Resource Recovery division.
Such an honour is an endorsement of Liverpool’s sustainability agenda and the collaborative approach taken by Council, the NSW State Government and residents to local sustainable service delivery.
The NSW Government supported the initiative by way of a $250,000 grant from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as part of the Waste Less, Recycle More waste initiative, but it is our local residents who deserve the highest praise for their patronage of the centre. |
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RECOMMENDATION:
That Council:
1. Notes that the Liverpool Community Recycling centre was ‘Highly Commended’ in the LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards in the ‘Resource Recovery’ division.
2. Congratulates the residents of Liverpool for getting involved with and embracing this opportunity to contribute to our sustainability.
3. Thanks Council staff for their hard work in the creation of this centre.
4. Thanks the NSW Government including the NSW Minister for the Environment and Heritage the Hon. Rob Stokes MP, and the Member for Menai Ms Melanie Gibbons MP for their contribution to the creation of this centre.
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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SUBJECT: Relationship with Penrith City Council |
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Last year, Council resolved to write to Penrith City Council to request an apology in relation to Clr Marcus Cornish's inappropriate and offensive statements about Liverpool and our community’s diversity which we celebrate and cherish.
Liverpool City Council prides itself on our City’s diversity. We are glad to be home to so many people from so many backgrounds who give our city its richness and variety. We are a tolerant city, we are a welcoming city, who celebrate our history and past, and who know that we are stronger for the good we see in one another. We refuse to have others try to tear us apart.
I would like to thank Mayor Ross Fowler OAM on his concern about the statements made by Clr Cornish. The Mayor relayed that Clr Cornish himself has refused to apologise in person for his comments. To their great credit Penrith Council through their Mayor have categorically refuted those views and expressed their solidarity and cohesion with the Liverpool. I want to thank him on our behalf for this.
We at Liverpool City Council value deeply the role that Penrith plays with us in promoting our region and advocating for the people of Western Sydney. This region and its diverse and dynamic people is so much of the future of our nation. Liverpool City Council appreciates the kind words of the Mayor of Penrith, and is glad that Penrith stands with Liverpool in rejecting the outrageous statements made by Clr Cornish. |
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That Council:
1. Acknowledge the letter from Mayor of Penrith Council outlining their concerns about the statements made by Councillor Cornish.
2. Welcome the positive attitude of Penrith Council towards Liverpool, and their expression of solidarity and cohesion with our communities.
3. Write to the Mayor of Penrith thanking him for his letter, and expressing our gratitude for the collaborative approach that he and most other councillors have promoted.
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
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SUBJECT: Former Court House, Bigge Street |
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For 150 years, the Former Court House operated as Liverpool’s Court, and in the early Colony was an important building in the development of our judicial system.
An interesting building with a complicated past, it was commenced in the 1820’s, and was added to and modified over time. It is actually one of the earliest surviving convict barracks, perhaps only predated by Hyde Park Barracks itself in NSW.
It faces Bigge Street with its impressive gates, across from Bigge Park and the railway station, and with a remarkably intact furnished court inside. It is a building that is crying out to be open, visited, and enjoyed. This is one of our key assets when it comes to activating our city and celebrating our past.
At the end of last year, the Courthouse drew an estimate 10,000 people over 4 nights with a pop-up activation. This shows its potential as an entertainment hub that draws people into our City.
I understand that the matter of its state heritage listing has been discussed for decades within Council and the community. It was also listed on the Register of the National Estate, and is listed on the National Trust of Australia (NSW) Register of Heritage Places. There is a strong case for state heritage listing, due to its historic significance to whole of New South Wales. In its assessment against the State Heritage Register, it notes that:
The site, as a working courthouse for over 150 years, demonstrates the history of the judicial service in the Colony and Liverpool area.
I understand that our property and heritage staffs are doing great work to this end, and I want personally to commend them. I hope we see it celebrated and enjoyed.
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That Council:
1. Write to the state government to inform them that we will be commencing a process of seeking state heritage listing for the Former Court House, Liverpool.
2. Write to our local and federal Members and the National Trust seeking support.
3. Prepare a nomination form for listing it on the State Heritage Register.
4. Seek State Government assistance with any necessary repairs and upgrades, such as for disabled access, to assist with the building's activation.
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 014054.2015
SUBJECT: Fifteenth Avenue, Twenty-Seventh Avenue and Twenty Eight Avenue
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Work with Sydney Catchment Authority to address the heights of the barriers around the canal that obstruct traffic turning out of Twenty seventh and Twenty Eight avenue onto Fifteenth Avenue.
2. Open discussion with Western Sydney Parklands Trust to have upgrades of Fifteenth Ave progress to accommodate the extra traffic that will be generated by the proposed business park and other developments in the area.
3. Report back to Council by its April 2015 meeting detailing works completed.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 014056.2015
SUBJECT: Traffic Interaction - George, Bathurst, Campbell Streets and Westfield Shopping Town
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Investigate the traffic interaction with Westfields and implement strategies to improve traffic movements around the centre.
2. Restrict and enforce by way of a barrier traffic turning right into the second Driveway entrance from Bathurst Street. The movement of traffic at this driveway is already illegal as it turns right across double unbroken lines.
3. Liaise with Westfields to improve traffic entry into the car parks. (By for instance presenting tickets without the need to press buttons thereby reducing the wait for cars at the parking barriers.)
4. Report to Council by April 2015.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the matter be deferred for a briefing after discussions have occurred with Westfield, as per the CEO’s comment (as outlined in the Council Agenda).
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Stanley) lapsed.
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FILE NO: 016833.2015
SUBJECT: Full Council Approval for Sect 96 and Subdivisions outside of Growth Areas
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Have full Council determine any Sect 96 that had the DA previously approved by full Council
2. Have full Council determine any subdivisions greater than 5 lots that fall outside the growth areas of Austral, Leppington North, Edmondson Park and Middleton Grange.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council have full Council determine any subdivisions greater than 5 lots that fall outside the growth areas of Austral, Leppington North, Edmondson Park and Middleton Grange.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Development Application Determination Report
FILE NO: 003389.2015
SUBJECT: DA-4/2014 - 4 Mayberry Crescent Liverpool - Demolition of the existing dwelling; tree removal and construction of a four storey residential flat building containing 9 units and basement parking
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
Approves Development Application DA-4/2014, subject to the recommended conditions attached to the Council officer’s IHAP Report, with Condition 2 amended to read as follows:
Development must be carried out generally in accordance with the Development Application and accompanying plans listed below and stamped DA-4/2014 except where modified by the undermentioned conditions or hand marked in red by Council:
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Harle Clr Karnib Clr Ristevski Clr Shelton
Vote against: Clr Stanley
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Clr Ristevski left the Chambers at 6.23pm.
ITEM NO: DAD 02
FILE NO: 015854.2015
SUBJECT: RD - 4/2014 Review of determination of DA-851/2013 pursuant to Section 82A of the EPA&A application for boarding house containing 11 bedrooms
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
Approves review RD-4/2014 of Development Application No. 851/2013, subject to the attached deferred commencement and standard conditions of consent.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Karnib Clr Shelton Clr Stanley
Vote against: Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Harle
Note: Clr Ristevski was absent from the Chambers when this Item was voted on.
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FILE NO: 262601.2014
SUBJECT: Australian Local Government Women's Association Conference
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council nominates delegates to attend the 2015 Australian Local Government Women's Association Conference to be held in Wollongong NSW.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council:
1. Provide all Councillors the option of attending this conference and Council nominate Clr Mamone, Clr Waller and Clr Stanley.
2. Delegate to the CEO to nominate a staff member to attend.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 303548.2014
SUBJECT: Policy Review (Red Tape Reduction Project) - Revocation of Use of Council-Branded Administrative Resources Policy
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Note this report.
2. Revoke the Use of Council-Branded Administrative Resources Policy.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 007134.2015
SUBJECT: Use of Delegation Over Christmas / New Year Period
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives this report and notes that the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer did not exercise delegated authority during the period 17 December 2014 and 4 February 2015.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 007214.2015
SUBJECT: Investment Report December 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 012781.2015
SUBJECT: Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme (LIRS) - Funding Agreement and Borrowing
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approves borrowing of $10.0m under the LIRS subsidy assistance program;
2. Authorises the Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer to sign the LIRS funding agreement for City Centre Revitalisation Project;
3. Authorises affixing of Common Seal of the Council to the LIRS Funding Agreement;
4. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to obtain quotations from major financial institutions and execute a loan agreement with the bank offering most favourable terms;
5. Authorises affixing of Common Seal of the Council, if required, to the bank loan agreement.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 010776.2015
SUBJECT: Liverpool Mayoral Concert
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Balloot Seconded: Mayor Mannoun
That Council:
1. Progress a seniors mid-year Concert and authorise a budget for it of the amount outlined in the report to Council.
2. Seek sponsorship from the Catholic Club, or failing that, other potential partners to ensure that the event costs are similar to those of our end of year event.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Stanley
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Balloot) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Shelton) lapsed.
Division called:
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Harle Clr Ristevski
Vote against: Clr Karnib Clr Shelton Clr Stanley
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FILE NO: 263840.2014
SUBJECT: Proposal to amend Part 2.11 of Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 to remove reference to Edmondson Park South
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Resolves to prepare and publicly exhibit an amendment to Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 in accordance with Section 74C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
2. Receives a future report considering the comments received during public exhibition.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
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FILE NO: 003418.2015
SUBJECT: Approval for Works-In-Kind for DA-170/2013
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council: 1. Accepts the Tender WIK proposal by the developer subject to capping the WIK credit to the amounts indicated in the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009. 2. Notes that the Director will finalise and sign a WIK agreement in accordance with the delegated authority. 3. Keeps confidential the details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A (2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
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FILE NO: 283571.2014
SUBJECT: Warwick Farm Racing Precinct Steering Committee Minutes of Meeting 2 December 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Warwick Farm Racing Precinct Steering Committee Meeting held on 2 December 2014.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 296584.2014
SUBJECT: Meeting Notes of Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 2 December 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Meeting Notes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on Tuesday 2 December 2014.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 308323.2014
SUBJECT: No Intermodal Committee meeting minutes 2 December 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the No Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 2 December 2014.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 004351.2015
SUBJECT: Minutes of Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 4 December 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
1. The Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 4 December 2014 are attached for the information of Council.
2. The Minutes identify a number of actions that require Council staff to undertake, none of which will have any financial impact on Council.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 006767.2015
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee 11 December 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on 11 December 2014.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 007693.2015
SUBJECT: Liverpool City Council Sports Committee Meeting Minutes 27 November 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the minutes of the Liverpool City Sports Committee held on 27 November 2014.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 010971.2015
SUBJECT: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board Minutes from Meeting 4 December 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board Meeting held on 4 December 2014.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 015247.2015
SUBJECT: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of 2 December 2014
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 2 December 2014.
2. Extends the term of Ruth Grimson and Beverly Barfield, current Community Representatives on the Heritage Advisory Committee, for another two year term.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Questions with Notice
FILE NO: 014051.2015
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Stanley
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I refer to the Gateways at Warwick Farm and the Hume Highway, and the Hume Highway at the Cross roads.
Can I please be provided with the following information:
1. Cost of the work per Gateway Site
2. How many sites have been completed?
3. Where are they?
4. What sites are still to be completed/estimated completion dates?
5. How often will the planting need to be updated (other than plants which die or are vandalised)?
6. Have natives been used? If not why?
7. What will the maintenance costs be for the gateways?
A response to these questions will be provided in the business papers for the Council meeting 25 February 2015. |
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FILE NO: 007068.2015
SUBJECT: Proposed acquisition of part Lot 103 DP 1105443, Lot 103 Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill for road widening purposes
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Approves the acquisition of part Lot 103 DP 1105443, Lot 103 Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill, containing an area of approximately 20.96 square metres for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;
2. Upon settlement of the acquisition, dedicates the portion of Lot 103 DP 1105443, Lot 103 Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill, being acquired as public road;
3. Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the acquisition price 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
4. Authorises its delegated officer to execute any document, under Power of Attorney necessary to give effect to this decision.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 297087.2014
SUBJECT: ST2416 Strategic Service Delivery Partnership
The CEO advised that he had declared a conflict of interest on the register to the probity auditor regarding this item and has excluded himself from the evaluation of the tender process on the basis that in a previous role he had a 7 year relationship with a company that has tendered and the report has come to Council from the Director Business Improvement.
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RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. In principle, accept the Tender from Queensland Partnership Group (LG Shared Services) Pty Ltd trading as Propel Partnerships (ABN 45 560 909 108) for ST2416 – Strategic Services Delivery Partnership in two stages. 2. Agree to commence Stage One to undertake due diligence and determine a baseline regarding the long term financial and human resources required to establish the agreement, including forecasting of future costs, efficiencies and savings. 3. Receives a further Stage Two Report on or before 29th April 2015, regarding the outcome of Stage One evaluation, due diligence and baseline, with suitable recommendations as to whether to progress with any future partnership arrangements. 4. Notes that the Director, Business Improvement will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance in accordance with the above following publication of draft Minutes on Council website for the tender, giving it contractual effect, in accordance with delegated authority. 5. Keeps confidential the specific details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun Clr Balloot Clr Hadchiti Clr Hadid Clr Harle Clr Karnib Clr Ristevski Clr Stanley
Vote against: Clr Shelton
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THE MEETING CLOSED AT <TIME>
<Signature>
Name: Ned Mannoun
Title: Mayor
Date: 25 February 2015
I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 4 February 2015. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.