That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 October 2015 and the Extraordinary Meeting held on 10 November 2015 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

REPORT

Indian Myna birds are considered one of Australia’s most recognised and destructive pests. Like many species afflicting this country, Indian Mynas were introduced to remove agricultural pests such as grasshoppers from farming areas. The population of Indian Mynas has grown out of control and has been left unrestricted, causing destruction to our fauna.

This extremely aggressive bird chases out native birds and small tree dwelling marsupials. In 2000 the International Union for the Conservation of Nature declared the bird among 100 of the world’s most invasive species. Mynas have pushed many other bird species to the brink of extinction.

To combat their growing population a broad community initiative has been initiated by Wollongong and Campbelltown councils involving trapping and euthanizing, the pests. Models undertaken in surrounding local government areas need to be researched with a view to emulating them here. Successful programs include local residents working with council to tackle the problem.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Prepares a report detailing the Indian Myna control programs operated in neighbouring councils.

2.   Evaluates the programs for effectiveness and feasibility for the Liverpool LGA.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That the recommendation be adopted.                                  

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

REPORT

Thirteen-year-old Lilly Lyons is an outstanding young person in Liverpool and has been taking a keen interest in government and the community and working as a volunteer.

From her participation in the Youth Council, and her efforts as host of her radio program RADAR, Lilly has set a fine example in raising awareness and providing a voice for youth in our local area. Lilly also volunteers at community events such as Australia Day and ANZAC Day, and has represented her community at the YMCA’s NSW Youth Parliament.

On October 30 Lilly’s efforts were formally recognised, when she was awarded the John Lincoln Youth Community Service Award by the Executive Director of NSW Public Schools; Murat Dizdar. This is a prestigious award only given to a few of Australia’s youth and is part of the Order of Australia.

The local community can be very proud of Lilly’s achievements and we wish her all the best for her future goals and ambitions.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Formally recognise the achievements and voluntary activities of Miss Lilly Lyons for the Liverpool area, and provides her with a certificate of recognition for her achievements.

2.    Provides Miss Lilly Lyons with a copy of this Mayoral Minute.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

ITEM NO:       MAYOR 03

FILE NO:        314466.2015

SUBJECT:     Metro Train Line to Liverpool

REPORT

The NSW Government recently announced that it is investigating the possibility of extending the rapid metro line beyond the planned Southwest termination point in Bankstown to Liverpool.  This has been reported as a result of strong support from Liverpool residents and a strong campaign led by Council.

There are currently issues with overcrowding on trains out from Liverpool to the City in the AM peak and from the City to Liverpool in the PM peak. As the population grows in Liverpool and South West Sydney, transport infrastructure will play a vital role in improving the quality of day-to-day commuting life, particularly when many suburban residents flock to the Sydney CBD for work as well as other services within the CBD.

Transport infrastructure will also play a vital role for Badgerys Creek when the second airport is operational, which will see many international travellers required to travel to and from the airport and rail is the best option to commute travellers from airports towards the city.

Earlier this year, Council ran a major campaign to include Liverpool in the Metro Train Line project. Many staff members attended Liverpool and Warwick Farm train stations in the early hours of the morning and early evenings to collect signatures for a petition. The petition campaign project was highly efficient and was overseen by Hiba Soueid and members of her team as well other team members.

I am meeting with Senior Advisors to the Minister for Transport next week where, amongst other topic, will be discussing the government’s investigation into including Liverpool as part of the Metro Train Line project.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Congratulate the State Government on its decision to investigate including Liverpool in its Metro Train Line project.

2. Thank Council staff for their work on collecting signatures from commuters at Liverpool and Warwick Farm train stations in the early mornings and early evenings.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That the recommendation be adopted.   

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

ITEM NO:       MAYOR 04

FILE NO:        314466.2015

SUBJECT:     Terrorist Attacks in France, Lebanon and Mali

REPORT

On the evening of Friday, 13 November 2015, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks, consisting of mass shootings, suicide bombings and hostage-taking occurred in Paris and its northern suburb, Saint Denis.

The terrorists murdered 130 people, including 89 at the Bataclan theatre, where they took hostages before engaging in a three-hour standoff with police. A further 368 people were injured, many of them seriously. It has been stated that the attacks were the deadliest attacks within France since World War II, and the deadliest in the European Union since the Madrid train bombings in 2004. Subsequently, the terrorist death cult ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks.

On 12 November 2015, two suicide bombers detonated explosives in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon killing 44 people.  The death cult ISIS also claimed responsibility for the attacks.

On 20 November 2015, terrorists took 170 hostages and killed 19 of them in a mass shooting in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Al-Mourabitoun claimed that it carried out the attack in cooperation with Al-Qaeda.

Acts of terror should be condemned throughout the world, by all backgrounds and by all religions. Acts of mass murder are not acts authorised by any religion and should only be described as acts of murder conducted by groups of murderers.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.      Publicly expresses its condolences to the families of all the victims of the Paris attacks.

2.      Publicly expresses its condolences to the families of the victims of the Beirut attacks.

3.      Publicly expresses its condolences to the families of the victims of the Mali attacks.

4.      Condemns the evil acts of terror carried out by the groups of murderers in Paris, Beirut and Mali - and other terrorist attacks throughout the world.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That the recommendation be adopted.  

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

One minutes silence was observed at the meeting in memory of the victims of the attacks.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Removal of the embankment immediately and restore it to its previous state.

2.   Deepen the basin to mitigate any flood concerns.

3.   Immediate testing of the soil by an independent body of the levee for any asbestos contamination.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded: Clr Mamone

That Council:

1.    Acknowledge the concerns of residents of Weir Crescent, Lurnea of privacy and overlooking generated by the levee constructed in Amalfi Park.

2.    Hold an on-site meeting with interested Councillors, residents and relevant staff as soon as practicable to discuss mitigation measures to alleviate residents concerns.

3.    Notify residents between 29 and 61 Weir Crescent, Lurnea that asbestos testing has been completed and the site is free of asbestos.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Determine the location of the plaques in Bigge Park as a matter of urgency and whether they will be moved in the upgrade works about to commence.

2.   Move the plaques to an appropriate location and reinstate the magnolia tree planting.

3.   Advise Councillors and Mr Conway of the outcome of the investigation, where the new location will be and when the move of the items is likely to happen by no later than February 2016 Council Meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded:  Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1.   Work collaboratively with relevant service providers in both employment and homelessness agencies to encourage opportunities for employment.

2.   Research relevant funding opportunities for employment of people experiencing homelessness and work collaboratively with the homelessness sector to lobby government for support.

3.   Place employment as a standing item on the Homelessness and Housing Taskforce agenda to ensure that this critical issue is discussed.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ristevski           Seconded:  Clr Mamone 

That Council:

1.   Work collaboratively with relevant service providers in both employment and homelessness agencies to encourage opportunities for employment.

2.   Research relevant funding opportunities for employment of people experiencing homelessness and work collaboratively with the homelessness sector to lobby government for support.

3.   Place employment as a standing item on the Homelessness and Housing Taskforce agenda to ensure that this critical issue is discussed.

4.    Thank the local services who attended the recent task-force on Homelessness and housing.

5.    Maintain a presence at future planned meetings, through an appropriate staff member and/or any Councillor interested in attending.

6.    Work collaboratively with appropriate agencies including a support role for future meetings with agencies and stakeholders. This support could mean organising premises for meetings, refreshments, minute taker, printing and/or mail outs or minutes etc.

7.    Supports as a priority affordable housing within future proposed developments in the LGA.

8.    Work collaboratively with agencies who provide training and assistance to provide employment for those most at risk of homelessness and who are homeless.

9.    Staff report to Council at the second February meeting in 2016 including recommendations and strategies with regards to lobbying and advocacy by Council regarding homelessness and those who are chronically unemployed due to lack of accommodation.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves DA-125/2015 subject to the recommended conditions of consent contained within the Council officer’s IHAP report (Attachment 1).

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller       Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the Financial Contributions Panel’s recommendations for the provision of $12,500 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program as summarised in the table below. If the recommended amount of $12,500 is endorsed, the remaining balance will be $7,050.

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:

1.   Should not proceed with the trial opening of the Customer Service Centre on Saturdays for the following reasons;

a)   The survey indicates that less than half the respondents actually use the Customer Service centre facility at all, preferring to do Council business online;

b)   The results of the staff survey indicates only 35% of staff support working on a Saturday;

c)   As the new Customer Service Centre does not open for business until 28 October 2015. It would be impossible to implement trial opening hours until such time as the services are embedded, and that is unlikely until after the Christmas holiday period;

d)   The cost of offering a Saturday service would be in excess of $520,000 per annum and is unlikely to generate sufficient activity to justify the spend;

e)   Council is making significant investment in making services more accessible to internet users, e.g. eplanning portal.

2.   Notes the contents of this report regarding;

a)   Customer Services staffing levels and organisation chart;

b)   No Council vacancies have been filled by Propel staff;

c)   The provision of IT equipment in the new Customer Services Centre;

d)   No further issues regarding drainage problems

e)   The cost of the Ground Floor renovations; and

3.   No provision for Public toilets was made in the Ground Floor renovations.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Waller                Seconded: Clr Ristevski

That Council:

1.   Should not proceed with the trial opening of the Customer Service Centre on Saturdays for the following reasons;

a)   The survey indicates that less than half the respondents actually use the Customer Service centre facility at all, preferring to do Council business online;

b)   The results of the staff survey indicates only 35% of staff support working on a Saturday;

c)   As the new Customer Service Centre does not open for business until 28 October 2015. It would be impossible to implement trial opening hours until such time as the services are embedded, and that is unlikely until after the Christmas holiday period;

d)   The cost of offering a Saturday service would be in excess of $520,000 per annum and is unlikely to generate sufficient activity to justify the spend;

e)   Council is making significant investment in making services more accessible to internet users, e.g. eplanning portal.

2.   Notes the contents of this report regarding;

a)   Customer Services staffing levels and organisation chart;

b)   No Council vacancies have been filled by Propel staff;

c)   The provision of IT equipment in the new Customer Services Centre;

d)   No further issues regarding drainage problems

e)   The cost of the Ground Floor renovations; and

3.    Conduct a survey of staff regarding morale.

4.    Reopen and refurbish the public toilets on the ground floor, near the lifts of 33 Moore Street, Liverpool.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council

1.   Receive and note this report.

2.   Amend the Code of Meeting Practice to include a work health and safety requirements pertaining to Council staff attendance at Council meetings.

3.   Proceed with the proposed amendment to the clause 5(2) of the Code of Meeting Practice presented in this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Harle

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note this report and the attached Complaints Statistics Report, prepared for submission to the Office of Local Government.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Waller

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Note this report;

2.   Amend the clause 4.4.2 d) of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy by deleting the words “and a senior advisor”.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone                      Seconded: Clr Harle  

That Council:

1.    Note this report;

2.    Amend the clause 4.4.2 d) of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy by deleting the words “and a senior advisor”.

3.    Amend clause 4.6.2 d) of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy to read:

“An iPad Pro or Microsoft Surface with wireless and mobile internet connection be provided.”

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Confirms the Council meeting time as 6.00pm and Council meeting dates for the 2016 calendar year as follows:

·    3 February 2016

·    24 February 2016

·    30 March 2016

·    27 April 2016

·    25 May 2016

·    29 June 2016

·    27 July 2016

·    31 August 2016

·    28 September 2016

·    26 October 2016

·    30 November 2016

·    21 December 2016

2.   Places appropriate notices in the local newspapers advising the community of the dates and commencing times of Council meetings for the 2016 calendar year. 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.   Confirms the Council meeting time as 6.00pm and Council meeting dates for the 2016 calendar year as follows:

·    3 February 2016

·    24 February 2016

·    30 March 2016 (to be held at the Bringelly Community Hall)

·    27 April 2016

·    25 May 2016

·    29 June 2016

·    27 July 2016

·    31 August 2016

·    28 September 2016

·    26 October 2016

·    30 November 2016

·    14 December 2016

2.    Places appropriate notices in the local newspapers advising the community of the dates and commencing times of Council meetings for the 2016 calendar year.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note this report.

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:

1.    Receives and notes the program information of the Floodplain Management Association of NSW 56^th Annual Conference – 17 May 2016 to 20 May 2016.

2.    Nominate its delegates to attend the 2016 Floodplain Management Association Conference in Nowra from 17 May 2016 to 20 May 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid  

That:

1.    Council receives and notes the program information of the Floodplain Management Association of NSW 56^th Annual Conference – 17 May 2016 to 20 May 2016.

2.    Council nominate Clr Harle and Clr Mamone to attend the 2016 Floodplain Management Association Conference in Nowra from 17 May 2016 to 20 May 2016.

3.    Any other Councillors interested in attending the conference are to contact the CEO’s Office.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Balloot

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 Mamone            Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the information in this report.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Adopt the draft Homelessness Policy and draft Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2017.

2.    Approve the recommended changes to the draft Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2017 in accordance with the submission received.

3.    Approve minor changes to the draft Homelessness Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2017 in accordance with further review of the documentation by Council staff.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Stanley

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Approves the following fees to be placed on Public Exhibition:

·    Fees for all Early Education and Care Centres (Hinchinbrook, Wattle Grove, Holsworthy, Prestons, Cecil Hills and Warwick Farm):

·    Meeting Room at Hinchinbrook Early Education and Care Centre: $9 per hour.

2.   Receives a further report following the exhibition process which outlines any submissions made/public feedback.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the Financial Contribution Panel's recommendations for the provision of $1,000 (GST exclusive) under the Sporting Donations Program as summarised in the table below.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the recommendations for the provision of $600 (GST exclusive) under the Quick Response Grants Program as summarised in the table below:

          Community Grants Program

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council establish a Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee to be held quarterly commencing March 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded:  Clr Mamone

That:

1.    Council establish a Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee to be held quarterly commencing March 2016, with the Council representatives to be:

·         Mayor Mannoun

·         Clr Balloot

·         Clr Hadchiti

·         Clr Harle

·         Clr Ristevski

·         Clr Shelton

·         Clr Waller

·         And any other interested Councillors

2.    Clause 8.1a) of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Charter be amended to read:

“The Mayor (or their delegate) and any interested Councillors are members of this Committee.”

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the reviewed Tree Management Policy.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded: Clr Harle

That the Draft Tree Management Policy be put on public exhibition for comment, including a tree replacement strategy.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve Development Application DA-304/2015, subject to the recommended conditions attached to the Council officer’s IHAP report (Attachment No 2)

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded: Clr Shelton

That Council refuse the Development Application DA-304/2015 for the reasons detailed by the IHAP proposal as shown below:

1.    The 4.6 variation request to Clause 7.12 of LLEP 2008 is not well founded.

2.    The subdivision size and layout is not consistent with the context of the subdivision in the Voyager Point estate.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded:  Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Stanley) was carried and the foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) lapsed.

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

Clr Harle

Clr Mamone

Clr Ristevski

Clr Shelton

Clr Stanley

Clr Waller

Vote against:                         Clr Balloot

Clr Hadchiti

Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Karnib

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Proceeds with the reclassification and rezoning of the following parcels of land:

·    Mimosa Park, 22 Box Road, Casula

·    Baker Park, 20A Frazer Avenue and 15A Hanna Ave, Lurnea

·    Acacia Park, 72A Grevillea Crescent, Prestons

·    Wendlebury Park, 26 Wendlebury Road, Chipping Norton

2.   Proceeds with the partial reclassification of the following parcel of land:

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

3.   Does not proceed with the reclassification and rezoning of the following parcels of land:

·    McCarthy Park, 124A Wonga Road, Lurnea

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

·    Ferrington Park, 8 Ferrington Crescent, Liverpool

·    Part of Regan Park, 230 Newbridge Road, Moorebank

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

·    Hannan Park, 12A Brain Avenue, Lurnea

4.   Undertakes further investigation to determine the highest and best use of those land parcels proposed to be disposed of.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Ristevski  

That Council:

1.    Does not proceed with the reclassification or rezoning of any of the parks listed in the report.

2.    Meet with local residents to discuss the embellishments of nearby pocket parks.

Amendment:                         Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

1.   Proceeds with the reclassification and rezoning of the following parcels of land:

·    Mimosa Park, 22 Box Road, Casula

·    Baker Park, 20A Frazer Avenue and 15A Hanna Ave, Lurnea

·    Acacia Park, 72A Grevillea Crescent, Prestons

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

2.    Not proceed with the reclassification or rezoning of:

·         Wendlebury Park, 26 Wendlebury Road, Chipping Norton

·    McCarthy Park, 124A Wonga Road, Lurnea

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

·    Ferrington Park, 8 Ferrington Crescent, Liverpool

·    Part of Regan Park, 230 Newbridge Road, Moorebank

·    Hannan Park, 12A Brain Avenue, Lurnea

3.    Meet with Ferrington Crescent residents to discuss the embellishment of the Park, including the play equipment, with a plan to come to Council at the March 2016 Council meeting.

4.    Meet with St Andrews Park residents to discuss the embellishment of the Park, including play equipment and the possibility of an off-leash dog park, with a plan to be brought to Council at the March 2016 Council meeting.

5.    Meet with Wendlebury Park residents to discuss the embellishment of the Park, including the play equipment, with a plan to come to Council at the March 2016 Council meeting.

6.    Fund these embellishments from the sale of other parks.

7.    Write into any contract of sale for Baker Park and Acacia Park that the use of these sites is to be only for affordable housing or to team up with an Affordable Housing provider.

On being put to the meeting the Amendment (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared LOST.

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti

                                                Clr Hadid

Vote against:                         Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Mamone

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

The motion (moved by Clr Shelton) was then voted on and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED.

Vote for:                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Mamone

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                         Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti

                                                Clr Hadid

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves Development Application DA-608/2014 subject to the amended Recommended Conditions of Consent contained in Attachment 4.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Waller

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                         Clr Hadchiti

                                                Clr Mamone

                                                Clr Stanley

RECOMMENDATION

That Council implements a compliance levy of 0.25% of the contract price of a development application, with a minimum levy of $75.00, to commence on 1^st January 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Harle  

That this item be dealt with in Closed Session at the end of the Council meeting in accordance with Section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it deals with personnel matters concerning particular individual individuals other than Councillors.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Grants an easement for a padmount substation to Endeavour Energy over Lot 100 DP 1204810, Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill; and

2.   Authorises the relevant documentation necessary for the formalisation of the easement to be signed under Power of Attorney by Council's delegated officer.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council:

1.   Grants an easement for a padmount substation to Endeavour Energy, in an area as indicated in the location plan in the Council report, in a location which will not impede any road widening in the future, over Lot 100 DP 1204810, Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill; and

2.   Authorises the relevant documentation necessary for the formalisation of the easement to be signed under Power of Attorney by Council's delegated officer.

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 4 November 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Balloot

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 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 October 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            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 Building our New City Committee Meeting held on 5 November 2015.

2.   Approves “Sari Street” and Artwork activations up to the value of $220,075, subject to budget considerations, with the City Development Fund being the preferred source of funds. Works to comprise:

·    Murals, planter boxes and decals - $33,075

·    Artworks Installation Budget - $115,500

·    Festival Budget - $71,500

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            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 combined Economic Development and Events Committee and Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce meeting held on 4 November 2015.

2.   Allocates a budget of $25,000 to conduct a feasibility study into the establishment of a Smart Work Hub in Liverpool including possible locations and the appropriate business model.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            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 adopts the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on 4 November 2015.

2.    Removes the west bank from the scope of the Georges River Master Plan.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded:  Clr Stanley

That Council:

1.    Receives and adopts the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on 4 November 2015.

2.    Does not remove the west bank from the scope of the Georges River Master Plan.

Foreshadowed motion:       Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That the recommendation be adopted.

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Shelton) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Mayor Mannoun) lapsed.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the No Intermodal Meeting held on 3 November 2015.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Mamone            Seconded: Clr Balloot

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Please address the following:

1.    Has a review been done on all the fact sheets that Council has on its website?

2.    What is the process if a resident challenges the use of a structure and Council cannot locate the DA file?

Clr Hadchiti advised that a response to these questions is no longer required.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the report;

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

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the report;

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

3.    Consider in its preparation of its 2016/17 budget, including an extra $1,000,000 for 10km of footpaths to be delivered in the Capital Works Project with Council staff to provide a list of areas required.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receive and note this report

2.   Provide public notice of 28 days for the making of public submissions of Council's intention to implement the new Outdoor Dining Policy, as attached to this report; and

3.   Be provided with a further report at a future meeting, following the receipt and review of any public submissions.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton                       Seconded:  Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council: 

1.    Accept the Tender from Transit NSW Liverpool Pty Limited for Tender ST2364 - Community Shuttle Bus Service for an initial two years contract term with the option of extending 1 x 12 months.

2.    Makes public its decision regarding tender ST2364 – Community Shuttle Bus Service.

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: Mayor Mannoun               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 Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Mamone

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Stanley

Vote against:                         Clr Hadchiti

                                                Clr Waller

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Grants an easement for underground electricity cables to Endeavour Energy over Lot 13 DP 838683, 880 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Hills, known as ‘Ward Park’ as outlined in the confidential report;

2.    Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the compensation amount 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; and

3.    Authorises the relevant documentation necessary for the formalization of the easement to be signed under Power of Attorney by Council's delegated officer.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

That Council: 

1.       Accepts the Tender from J Wyndham Prince Pty Ltd for Tender ST2500 – Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park Realignment and Upgrade, at the GST exclusive price of $333,650.

2.       Makes public its decision regarding Tender ST2500– Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park Realignment and Upgrade.

3.       Notes that the Director Infrastructure and Environment will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following publication of the draft minutes on Councils 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: Mayor Mannoun               Seconded: Clr Harle

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.   Receives and notes the Minutes of the Key Sites Master Planning Steering Committee Meeting held on 3 November 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: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Mamone

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Approves the acquisition of Lot 19 DP 1201166, Skipton Lane, Prestons, for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;

2.   Upon settlement of the acquisition, classifies Lot 19 DP 1201166, Skipton Lane, Prestons, as 'Community' land;

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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council: 

1.   Accepts the Tender from the contractors listed below for Tender RCL2487 – Supply, Delivery and Construction of Concrete Pathways and Ancillary Works for an initial two year contract term, with the option of extending for a further three years:

·    Stateline Asphalt Pty Ltd

·    Jay & Lel Civil Contractors Pty Ltd

·    Bernipave Pty Ltd

·    Mack Civil Pty Ltd

·    Danste Civil Pty Ltd

·    Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd

·    Awada Civil Engineering Pty Ltd

·    Ally Civil.

2.   Makes public its decision regarding Tender RCL2487 – Supply, Delivery and Construction of Concrete Pathways and Ancillary Works.

3.   Notes that the Director Infrastructure and Environment will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following publication of the draft minutes 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 Hadid                 Seconded:  Clr Shelton

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 Mamone

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                         Clr Stanley

RECOMMENDATION

That Council: 

1.   Declines to accept any of the tenders for Tender ST2440 – Transformation Process for Delivering Services to the Community.

2.   In accordance with Section 178, Clause 3(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, enter into negotiations for a maximum period of two weeks with Verifact Pty Ltd with the view to enter into a contract in relation to the subject matter of the tender.

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.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Shelton              Seconded: Clr Stanley   

That Council: 

1.   Declines to accept any of the tenders for Tender ST2440 – Transformation Process for Delivering Services to the Community.

2.   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.

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

                                                Clr Stanley

                                                Clr Waller

Vote against:                         Clr Mamone

ITEM NO:

DPG 04

FILE NO:

301215.2015

SUBJECT:

Compliance Levy

RECOMMENDATION

That Council implements a compliance levy of 0.25% of the contract price of a development application, with a minimum levy of $75.00, to commence on 1^st January 2016.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley               Seconded: Clr Shelton

1.      That Council implements a compliance levy of 0.25% of the contract price of a development application, with a minimum levy of $75.00, to commence on 1^st January 2016.

2.      That Council officers bring a report back to the February 2016 Council meeting regarding truck and container parking in the LGA.

3.      Under Confidential Cover provides a resolution to the issues raised in this meeting.

4.      That Councillors be provided with a detailed briefing about Compliance and priorities.

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

RECOMMENDATION

That Council: 

1.    Accept the Tender from Coronation (33 Shepherd Street) Pty Ltd for the sale of Lot 6 DP 247485, 31 Shepherd Street, Liverpool, for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;

2.   Direct the Chief Executive Officer to do all things necessary to affect the sale of Lot 6 DP 247485, 31 Shepherd Street, Liverpool, on the terms outlined in the tender documentation;

3.   Makes public its decision regarding tender ST2510 – Sale of 31 Shepherd Street, Liverpool;

4.   Keeps confidential the details supplied in the confidential report containing information on the submissions received and the purchase price, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) and 10A(2)(c) 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 Hadchiti             Seconded: Clr Balloot

That Council: 

1.    Accept the Tender from Coronation (33 Shepherd Street) Pty Ltd for the sale of Lot 6 DP 247485, 31 Shepherd Street, Liverpool, for the price and terms outlined in the confidential attachment;

2.   Direct the Chief Executive Officer to do all things necessary to affect the sale of Lot 6 DP 247485, 31 Shepherd Street, Liverpool, on the terms outlined in the tender documentation;

3.   Makes public its decision regarding tender ST2510 – Sale of 31 Shepherd Street, Liverpool;

4.   Keeps confidential the details supplied in the confidential report containing information on the submissions received and the purchase price, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) and 10A(2)(c) 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.

5.    Investigate building a multifunction centre, incorporating the Men’s Shed with part of the proceeds of the sale of 31 Shepherd Street.

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

Vote for:                                Mayor Mannoun

                                                Clr Balloot

                                                Clr Hadchiti

                                                Clr Hadid

                                                Clr Harle

                                                Clr Mamone

                                                Clr Ristevski

                                                Clr Waller 

Vote against:                         Clr Karnib

                                                Clr Shelton

                                                Clr Stanley

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Stanley              Seconded: Clr Waller

That the item be deferred.

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

Motion                                    Moved: Clr Harle                   Seconded: Clr Shelton

That Council move out of closed session and into open Council.

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