That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 4 February 2015 be confirmed as a true
record of that meeting.

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

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Miracle Babies Turns Ten

Liverpool is home to many grassroots not-for-profit organisations which provide a great deal of support to our residents with limited resources. One organisation which has prospered and grown far beyond Liverpool’s borders is the Miracle Babies Foundation which is chaired by former NSW Premier, Mr Morris Iemma and lead operationally, by CEO Ms Melinda Cruz.

As many of you will know the foundation started at Liverpool Hospital 10 years ago and supports premature and sick newborns and their families. I attended their 10^th birthday celebration last week at Liverpool Hospital with the Member for Menai, Melanie Gibbons MP. It would not surprise many of you to know that this is an issue close to my heart.

Mr Iemma and Ms Cruz both spoke with great humility and thanked Council for their continued support of the foundation and its work. More importantly they spoke of the inspirational journey of the foundation’s creation, with many in the crowd shedding a tear in celebration of the lives saved by facilities and staff funded by Miracle Babies.

The Miracle Babies story shows just what can be achieved through hard work and dedication in the face of tremendous adversity.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council write to the CEO and Board of Miracle Babies congratulating them on their continued success and contribution to Liverpool Hospital over the last decade.

 Motion:                                           Moved: Mayor Mannoun    

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: John Edmondson Memorial VC Park Safety 

I have received representation from residents in Wattle Grove and the Member for Menai Ms Melanie Gibbons MP regarding safety at John Edmondson Memorial VC Park.

The park provides pedestrian access to Birdwood and Bridges Avenues but Ms Gibbons has advised that the residents feel unsafe using the pathways in the evening due to the lack of lighting.

I am informed that lighting is often not provided for smaller parks such as John Edmondson Memorial VC Park, because it is believed that such lighting can attract anti-social elements. But in this case, given that pedestrian access for extended periods is a priority for residents, lighting may be a reasonable request.

Due to how Wattle Grove was planned there are numerous parks that fit this description.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.      Provide a report to Council on the safety of users of John Edmondson Memorial VC Park, and other relevant parks in Wattle Grove, with particular regard to the lighting and configuration of the park.

2.      Write to the residents of Wattle Grove to request feedback on the safety and quality of recreation spaces in their local area.

 Motion:                                           Moved: Mayor Mannoun    

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Toda School Exchange Program

Council has been approached by the former principal of John Edmonson High School, Gary Joannides about the Toda School Exchange Program which Council has previously funded and supported. The program has typically involved 15 high school students from Liverpool visiting Toda City, Japan and 15 students from Toda visiting Liverpool, and has become a long-term cultural exchange with significant good will established.

Unfortunately in the wake of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster, Council and High Schools across the Local Government Area were forced to halt their participation in the program due to concerns about potential nuclear radiation. Partnering Council in this program was the Toda International Friendship Association who, in this period of lapsed Council involvement, have continued to send their students to Sydney and to Liverpool.

The program is one of the longest running student exchange programs in Australia and is part of our continuing Sister City relationship with Toda. Since 1993, more than 600 students plus teachers from both Sister Cities have participated in the program. I believe it has brought about a deeper understanding of Japanese culture amongst high school aged residents and their families, and is of particular benefit to those studying the Japanese language at high school, which is a nation of growing importance to Australia’s future. It also reinforces to Council and the community the importance of cross cultural dialogue in this age of global interconnectedness, building upon our existing relationship with Toda City.

In light of the absence of safety concerns in Toda, I would like to support Gary Joannides’ approach to rekindle our exchange program.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.      Allocate $50,000.00 in the 2015/2016 Council Budget to the Toda School Exchange Program.

2.      Write to Toda City and the Toda International Friendship Association thanking them for their continued friendship and informing them of Council’s resolution to renew funding for the Toda Student Exchange Program.

3.      Write to the principals of high schools in the Local Government Area to inform them of Council’s resolution.

Motion:                                            Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That Council:

1.      Consider allocating $50,000.00 in the 2015/2016 Council Budget to the Toda School Exchange Program.

2.      Write to Toda City and the Toda International Friendship Association thanking them for their continued friendship and informing them of Council’s resolution to renew funding for the Toda Student Exchange Program subject to the budget approval process.

3.      Pending the outcome of the budget approval process, write to the principals of high schools in the Local Government Area to inform them of Council’s resolution.

4.      Staff look at all ramifications of safety before sending Liverpool students to Toda City.

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

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Macedonian Flood Assistance

Recently, the Republic of Macedonia has experienced dramatic flooding throughout regions of the Pelagonia Valley and large portions of Eastern Macedonia.

This has displaced thousands of people and affected the lives of countless others. It has also lead to the destruction of significant infrastructure and mass evacuations.

Liverpool’s highly multicultural makeup means that families in our community have directly or indirectly been affected by this natural disaster. Many have come forward to support the efforts of the Macedonian Red Cross’ Flood Appeal, and our community has come to particular note for its outstanding efforts on this front.

We benefit greatly from the contribution the Macedonian community makes to Liverpool, and to this end Council would like to follow the example of Rockdale Council in showing our support to our communities’ fundraising efforts in this time of need.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.      On behalf of the City of Liverpool provide $5,000 to the Macedonian Flood Appeal which is being managed by the Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia on behalf of the Macedonian Red Cross.

2.      Acknowledges the significant efforts of the Macedonian community in Liverpool and Sydney more broadly to support the relief efforts of the Macedonian Red Cross

3.      Reaffirms its support for the Macedonian Community in Liverpool and Australia, in writing to the Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia in Canberra, Vele Trpevski.

 Motion:                                           Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Mayoral Minute

SUBJECT: Chief Executive Officer's 6 Monthly Performance Review - 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2014

This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following:

(a)          personnel matters concerning particular individuals.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

Receives and notes the Mayoral Minute on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Committee (PRC).

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Reviews Northumberland Service way, Liverpool

2.   Takes steps to ensure that all garbage bins are properly stowed within premises as required by relevant DA.

3.   Takes steps to ensure that business do not store goods or garbage or trolleys on the roadway obstructing traffic.

4.   Addresses the use of the service way as an extension of business premises. Especially the use of forklifts to move goods holding up traffic.

5.   Direct business to remove all accumulated rubbish.

6.   Reports back to Council at its May meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Balloot               Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That Council:

1.      Acknowledge Councillor Hadid’s notice of motion of 29 October 2014 entitled “CBD Waste Strategy” which called for a review of waste policies in the CBD, investigation of more frequent pick-ups and shared bins, and consideration of ways of encouraging businesses to share bins and shield them from the public.

2.      Note that the issue of bins in the service ways has already been raised in Council, and that the investigation of real solutions to these problems is underway.

3.      Appreciate Councillor Stanley’s concern on this issue.

4.      Request a briefing from Council officers, on a monthly basis on progress of Councillor Hadid’s motion, including the identification of possible locations for shared bins.

5.      Action relating to Northumberland Serviceway be seen as a priority and progress on this be reported to Council at the May Council meeting.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council forthwith discontinue its attempts to reclassify and rezone the following properties: 

·    124A Wonga Road, Lurnea (McCarthy Park)

·    Part of 15 Qantas Boulevard, Middleton Grange (Part of Stante Reserve)

·    8 Ferrington Crescent, Liverpool (Ferrington Park)

·    20A Frazer Avenue, Lurnea (Baker Park)

·    84A St Andrews Boulevard, Casula (St Andrews Park)

·    26 Wendlebury Road, Chipping Norton (Wendlebury Park)

·    2A Deerwood Avenue, Liverpool (Hazel Bradshaw Park)

·    22 Box Road, Casula (Mimosa Park)

·    72A Grevillea Crescent, Prestons (Acacia Park)

·    9 Gunsynd Avenue, Casula (Part of Thawaral Park)

·    10 Anjudy Close, Casula (Part of Thawaral Park)

·    230 Newbridge Road, Moorebank (Part of Regan Park)

·    99-101 Rose Street, Liverpool (Part of Pearce Park)

·    12A Brain Avenue, Lurnea (Hannan Park)

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Allocate $50,000.00 in the 2015/16 budget to a Matching Grants program for local sporting organisations to commence in July 2015.

2.   Direct the CEO to develop draft guidelines, application forms, assessment criteria and a charter for an assessment panel which includes Councillor representation.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Mayor Mannoun

That Council:

1.      Consider allocating $200,000.00 in the 2015/16 budget to a Matching Grants program for local sporting organisations to commence in July 2015.

2.      Direct the CEO to develop draft guidelines, application forms, assessment criteria and a charter for an assessment panel which includes Councillor representation.

3.      Note that the funds will be subject to CPI increases.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

That:

1.   Council hold the 2015 annual Mayor and Councillor Ball at the Liverpool Catholic Club on 29 August 2015

2.   The proceeds of the Ball from ticket sales, raffles, auctions and sponsorship to go to Share Care and Liverpool Women's Health Centre. Council will be the facilitator of ticket sales. 

3.   A Ball organising committee be established and consist of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor Sabrina Mamone.  

4.   Council fund the advertising of the Ball in the Liverpool City Champion, Liverpool Leader, Council website and the Council newsletter that gets sent out with the rates. 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That:

1.      Council hold the 2015 annual Mayor and Councillor Ball at the Liverpool Catholic Club on 22 August 2015.

2.      The proceeds of the Ball from ticket sales, raffles, auctions and sponsorship to go to a recipient associated with Liverpool Hospital and to Share Care. Council will be the facilitator of ticket sales.

3.      A Ball organising committee be established and consist of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor Sabrina Mamone. This committee with participate in the existing regular meetings of the Ball organisers and Council staff to ensure the progress of the preparations for the Ball. A representative from Share Care and a representative from Liverpool Hospital be part of the Committee.

4.      Council fund the advertising of the Ball in the Liverpool City Champion, Liverpool Leader, Council website and the Council newsletter that gets sent out with the rates.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Accepts the Tender from Kane Constructions Pty Ltd for WT2401 – Contract Relating to the Design and Construction of Carnes Hill Recreation Precinct at the GST inclusive price specified in the Confidential Report.

2.    Makes public its decision regarding tender WT2401 - Contract Relating to the Design and Construction of Carnes Hill Recreation Precinct.

3.    Notes that the Director – Infrastructure & Environment will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following publication of the draft minutes on Council’s website for the tender, giving it contractual effect, in accordance with delegated authority.

4.    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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves Development Application DA-426/2014 subject to the recommended conditions of consent attached to this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council’s adopts the revised Investment Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Note this report.

2.   Adopt the Civic Advisory Committee Charter and amended Australia Day Awards Recipients Policy and the amended Order of Liverpool Awards Policy, as attached to this report.

3.   Notes that expressions of interest for community members are being invited with a view to holding the first Committee meeting in March 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That Council:

1.    Notes this report.

2.    Adopts the Civic Advisory Committee Charter and amended Australia Day Awards Recipients Policy and the amended Order of Liverpool Awards Policy, as attached to this report, with section 7.3.a to read:

7.3.a “Former Mayors and Councillors of Council (as observers only)”

3.    Notes that expressions of interest for community members are being invited with a view to holding the first Committee meeting in March 2015.

4.    Investigate merging the three policies into one policy and report back to Council.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Note this report.

2.       Revoke Council’s current Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and Fraud and Corruption Prevention Plan.

3.       Adopt the Fraud and Prevention Policy, as attached to this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the December Community Performance Report which outlines the progress of all principal activities contained in the 4-year Delivery Program and Operational Plan 14/15.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Pursuant to s.296(2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (“the Act”) that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all elections of the Council.

2.       Pursuant to s.296(2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by s.18, that a Council poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all Council polls of the Council.

3.       Pursuant to s.296(2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by s.18, that a constitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council. 

4.       Grants delegation to the CEO or his delegate to execute the contract for the 2016 Liverpool City Council elections to the estimated value of $832,919 and where possible negotiate on commercial terms how the election will be administered and final monetary value of the contract; and 

5.       Requests the CEO to notify the Office of Local Government and the NSW Electoral Commissioner of Council’s resolution. 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun               Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.    Pursuant to s.296(2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (“the Act”) that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all elections of the Council.

2.    Pursuant to s.296(2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by s.18, that a Council poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all Council polls of the Council.

3.    Pursuant to s.296(2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by s.18, that a constitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council. 

4.    Grants delegation to the CEO or his delegate to execute the contract for the 2016 Liverpool City Council elections to the estimated value of $832,919 and where possible negotiate on commercial terms how the election will be administered and final monetary value of the contract; and 

5.    Requests the CEO to notify the Office of Local Government and the NSW Electoral Commissioner of Council’s resolution. 

6.    Be consulted on the location of booths, in particular the location of pre-poll.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Receives and notes the report;

2.       Approves the identified budget variations in accordance with this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Balloot               Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Receives and notes the report;

2.       Approves the recommended changes to Council Reserves structure.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.    Appreciates the direction of this report as part of the improvement of financial management in the Council.

2.      Defer this matter for an in-depth briefing.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the Financial Contributions Panel's recommendations for the provision of $6,000 under the Corporate Sponsorship Program as summarised in the table below:

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes this report

2.   Approves $80,000 (excluding GST) to continue the subscription to Engagement HQ supplied by Bang the Table for a further three years and allocates funds from the Special Projects Reserve to cover this cost

3.   Receives a further evaluation report on the effectiveness of Liverpool Listens in February 2016

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Division called:

Vote for:                       Mayor Mannoun

Clr Balloot

Clr Hadchiti

          Clr Hadid

Clr Mamone

Clr Ristevski

Vote against:               Clr Harle

Clr Karnib

Clr Shelton

Clr Stanley

Clr Waller

RECOMMENDATION

That Council exhibits the draft Liverpool Contributions Plan 2015 (East Leppington Precinct).

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That Council:

1.      Exhibits the draft Liverpool Contributions Plan 2015 (East Leppington Precinct).

2.      Staff report back to Council on the outcomes of the section 94 review as a matter of urgency.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Councillors Mamone and Waller were not in the Chambers when this item was voted on.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Adopts Draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment No. 46) and forwards a copy of the attached planning proposal and supporting documentation to the Department of Planning for finalisation.

2.       Notifies to those who provided written submissions and attended the public hearing advising of Council’s decision.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Stanley

That Council

1.    Does not adopt Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment No. 46).

2.    Notifies those who provided written submissions and attended the public hearing advising of Council’s decision.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Clr Hadchiti   Seconded: Clr Ristevski 

That Council defer DPG 02 and CONF 01 for further discussion at a Councillor Briefing Session, as they are items relating to similar subjects.

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

Vote for:                       Clr Karnib

                                      Clr Harle

                                      Clr Shelton

                                      Clr Stanley

                                      Clr Waller

Vote against:               Mayor Mannoun

Clr Balloot

Clr Hadchiti

Clr Hadid

Clr Mamone

Clr Ristevski

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

Vote for:                       Mayor Mannoun

                                      Clr Balloot

                                      Clr Hadchiti

                                      Clr Hadid

                                      Clr Mamone

                                      Clr Ristevski

Vote against:               Clr Harle

                                      Clr Karnib

                                      Clr Shelton

                                       Clr Stanley

                                      Clr Waller

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Adopts Draft Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Draft Amendment No. 41) and forward a copy of the attached planning proposal and supporting documentation to the Department of Planning for finalisation.

2.       Notifies to those who attended the public hearing to advise them of Council’s decision.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Agrees to commence the process of reclassification of Lot 154 DP 867979 and Lot 3046 DP 869842, Bernera Road, Prestons, through an amendment to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008; and

2.   Receives a further report following the public exhibition process with a recommendation as to proceeding with the reclassifications.

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.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 21 January 2015.

2.   Adopts the following recommendations of  the Local Traffic Committee meeting:

            Item 1    Bigge Street and Speed Street, Liverpool – Proposed Minor Interim Intersection Treatment

i.   Approves the proposed interim minor intersection treatment. 

            Item 2    Flowerdale Road, Liverpool – Proposed Pedestrian Refuge

i.   Approves a pedestrian refuge on Flowerdale Road south of Moore Street.

ii.  Appropriate community consultation is to be carried out prior to installation.

Item 3    Liverpool City Centre – Proposed Changes to Car Parking Restrictions at Various Locations

i.    Approves parking restrictions in the Liverpool City Centre as shown in the minutes for the following locations:

·   Location 1 – Macquarie Street south of Castlereagh Street

·   Location 2 – Macquarie Street north of Terminus Street

·   Location 3 – Macquarie Street south of Pirie Street

·   Location 4 – Norfolk Service Way opposite Norfolk Lane

·   Location 5 – Scott Street between Macquarie Street and George Street. 

Item 4    Wilson Road, Green Valley – Proposed Line Marking Scheme and Pedestrian Refuge

i.   Approves the Wilson Road reconstruction sign posting and line marking scheme and two pedestrian refuges. 

Item 5    Elizabeth Street and Bigge Street, Liverpool – Proposed Line Marking Scheme for Shared Path

i.   Approves signs and line marking scheme for the proposed shared paths.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Waller

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 21 January 2015.

2.    Adopts the following recommendations of  the Local Traffic Committee meeting:

       Item 1 Bigge Street and Speed Street, Liverpool – Proposed Minor Interim Intersection Treatment

i.      Approves the proposed interim minor intersection treatment. 

       Item 2 Flowerdale Road, Liverpool – Proposed Pedestrian Refuge

i.      Approves a pedestrian refuge on Flowerdale Road south of Moore Street.

ii.     Appropriate community consultation is to be carried out prior to installation.

       Item 3 Liverpool City Centre – Proposed Changes to Car Parking Restrictions at Various Locations

i.      Approves parking restrictions in the Liverpool City Centre as shown in the minutes for the following locations:

·     Location 1 – Macquarie Street south of Castlereagh Street

·     Location 2 – Macquarie Street north of Terminus Street

·     Location 3 – Macquarie Street south of Pirie Street

·     Location 4 – Norfolk Service Way opposite Norfolk Lane

          ii.       Location 5 – Scott Street between Macquarie Street and George Street be deferred to the Traffic Committee before a decision is made for statistical evidence on the feasibility of parking to be provided. Council note that this may not be possible on Thursday nights.

       Item 4 Wilson Road, Green Valley – Proposed Line Marking Scheme and Pedestrian Refuge

i.      Approves the Wilson Road reconstruction sign posting and line marking scheme and two pedestrian refuges. 

       Item 5 Elizabeth Street and Bigge Street, Liverpool – Proposed Line Marking Scheme for Shared Path

i.      Approves signs and line marking scheme for the proposed shared paths.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting held on 5 February 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Economic Development and Events Committee Meeting held on 5 February 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce Meeting held on 5 February 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Building our New City Committee Meeting held on 5 February 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the Meeting Notes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on 3 February 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

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

       The cost for the gateway is approximately $50,000.

2.      How many sites have been completed?

       Two sites have been completed.

3.      Where are they?

       On the corner of Governor Macquarie Drive and the Hume Highway, Warwick Farm and Camden Valley Way Casula directly across from Bunnings.

4.      What sites are still to be completed/estimated completion dates?

       At this stage no further gateways will be constructed.

5.      How often will the planting need to be updated (other than plants which die or are vandalised)?

       Most of the plants that have been selected are hardy and suitable for this application. Some annuals species have been introduced in front of the wall to enhance the colour of the garden beds, however we are also considering other plant species that will achieve the same objectives without the need for replacement.

6.      Have natives been used? If not why?

       Native plants have not been used in the current 2 Gateway locations as the design objective was to create a formal, vibrant and symmetrical garden that would enhance the appearance of the wall. The public feedback to date has been very positive and has significantly raised the profile of Liverpool. Native plant species can be considered in any future Gateways.

7.      What will the maintenance costs be for the gateways?

       Prior to the construction of the Gateways Council was already incurring maintenance costs for the provision of grass mowing, rubbish removal and weed control. Since the Gateways have been established it has been noticed that the general rubbish has reduced and the sites are easier to maintain as the area around the gardens have been cleared and are level which makes mowing more efficient. However additional costs will be incurred for the replacement of the annual plants and this is expected to be approximately $4,000 per annum. This cost may be reduced if a suitable replacement species is introduced that will not require seasonal replacement.

Please address the following:

1.      Can I be advised if a report has been prepared for Council on the outcomes of the attached Liverpool Heritage Strategy 2011-2014? If this has been presented can I be provided with a copy? If not when will such a report be ready?

2.      Can I be advised the progress of the review regarding the Heritage Conservation Management Plan as described on Liverpool Council website http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/council/policies-and-forms/forms-publications-and-policies

3.      Does Council require in its DA process an archaeological report for areas especially in the CBD that are likely because of their uses of the last two hundred years to contain items of interest?

4.      What requirements must be met if items of significance are found?

5.      Is there a process to determine areas of Aboriginal significance and how these areas are dealt with in any potential Development Application?

A response to this question will be provided in the March 2015 business papers.

Please address the following:

Can I be advised if a decision has been made as to where and when the Cenotaph in the Mall will be relocated and the projected cost?

A response to this question will be provided in the March 2015 business papers.

Please address the following:

Subdivision applications that require a variation to the LLEP follow a different process in order to obtain approval ie. IHAP.

Is Council aware of any best practise from other Councils where creating a certain number of new lots triggers the IHAP/Full Council approval process?

A response to this question will be provided in the March 2015 business papers.

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Mayor Mannoun

Except where subdivision proposals are highly controversial or likely to attract significant public interest, three or more Councillors may advise the Manager Development Assessment to refer the application to Council for determination.

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

Please address the following:

What planning proposals are currently being assessed and when will councillors be briefed on these? What role should councillors play as representatives of the community in determining the shape and look of the city in strategic planning matters?

A response to this question will be provided in the March 2015 business papers.

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council staff prepare a report to the March Council meeting that contains options for a Planning and Development Committee consisting of all Councillors, similar to the City of Sydney Council.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Agrees to sell part Lot 3 DP 855930, 290 Braidwood Drive, Prestons, by placing the property on the open market for sale by way of public auction through a local real estate agent once the property is rezoned and reclassified;

2.       Agrees to set the reserve price for the public auction as outlined in the confidential report;

3.       Authorises Council officers to prepare and lodge a development application to create a separate lot for the portion of Lot 3 DP 855930, 290 Braidwood Drive, Prestons, to be sold;

4.       Authorizes the Chief Executive Officer or his nominee to negotiate the sale of part of Lot 3 DP 855930, if not sold under the hammer, for a sale price of not less than five percent below the reserve price, on the day of auction, and execute the contract for sale to facilitate the exchange of contracts on the day of the auction;

5.       Agrees that if the property is not sold at auction it is immediately placed on the open market for sale by private treaty;

6.       Transfers the net proceeds of sale into the relevant Section 94 Contribution Fund; and

7.       Keeps confidential the details supplied in the confidential 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 the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

COUNCIL DECISION

Note: This item was dealt with earlier at the meeting in conjunction with Item DPG 02 and deferred for further discussion at a Councillor Briefing Session. See page 30 and 31 of these minutes.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the Minutes of the Key Site Master Planning Steering Committee Meeting held on 3 February 2015;

2.   Adopts the recommendation put forward in this report; and

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Receives and notes the Minutes of the Ethics and Audit Committee Meetings held on 11 February 2015;

2.       Keeps confidential the minutes attached minutes containing information pursuant to         the provisions of s10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains         information that 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 Waller                Seconded: Clr Stanley

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council: 

1.       Accepts the tenders submitted by the  following tenderers and place them on  a  panel of Recognised Contractors for RCL2406 – Tree Maintenance Services for an initial two (2) year contract term with the option to extend by three (3) one year terms:

·    BJ’S Tree Service

·    Ascending Tree Services Pty Ltd, T/AS CPE Tree Services

·    TreeServe Pty Ltd

2.       Makes public its decision regarding tender RCL2406 – Tree Maintenance Services.

3.       Notes that the Director of City Presentation will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following publication of draft Minutes on Council website for the tender, giving it contractual effect, in accordance with delegated authority.

4.       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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Stanley

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council: 

1.       Approve the recommended list for ST2393 - Provision of External Legal Services, for an initial 3 year term with the option of extending for a period of 1 year.

2.       Makes public its decision regarding tender ST2393 – Provision of External Legal Services.

3.       Notes that the Director of Corporate Services (CFO) will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following publication of draft Minutes on Council’s website for the tender, giving it contractual effect in accordance with delegated authority.

4.       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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Stanley

That the recommendation be adopted.

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Clr Shelton was not in the Chambers when this item was voted on.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council: 

1.       Accept the Tender from Uberbrand Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Brand Trust for Tender ST2417 – New City Brand Implementation and Rollout for an initial 24 months contract term with the option of a 12 month extension at the price outlined in the confidential report.

2.       Makes public its decision regarding tender ST2417 - New City Brand Implementation and Rollout.

3.       Notes that the Director will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following publication of draft Minutes on Council website for the tender, giving it contractual effect, in accordance with delegated authority.

4.       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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley               Seconded: Clr Waller

That Council postpones the implementation and rollout of the new Liverpool City Brand until such time as the Fit for the Future and Council amalgamations have been decided.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Vote for:                       Clr Harle

Clr Karnib

Clr Shelton

Clr Stanley

Clr Waller

Vote against:               Mayor Mannoun

Clr Balloot

Clr Hadchiti

Clr Hadid

Clr Mamone

Clr Ristevski 

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

Vote for:                      Mayor Mannoun

Clr Balloot

Clr Hadchiti

Clr Hadid

Clr Mamone

                                      Clr Ristevski 

Vote against:               Clr Harle

Clr Karnib

Clr Shelton

Clr Stanley

Clr Waller

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Approves establishment of  the Committee for Liverpool.

2.       Adopts the draft Charter for the Committee as attached to the report.

3.       Appoints members as suggested in the report, subject to confirmation of final acceptance by individuals nominated.

4.       Publicly releases further details of the membership composition of the Committee for Liverpool following final confirmation of the acceptance of membership.

5.       Notes that the Committee for Liverpool will meet quarterly and that the inaugural meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Clr Shelton and Clr Waller asked that they be recorded as voting against the motion.