MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting
HELD ON 27 April 2016
PRESENT:
Mayor Ned Mannoun
Councillor Balloot
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Harle
Councillor Karnib
Councillor Mamone
Councillor Ristevski
Councillor Shelton
Councillor Stanley
Councillor Waller
Mr Michael Cullen, Acting Chief Executive Officer
Mr Gary Grantham, Chief Financial Officer / Director Corporate Services
Ms Toni Averay, Director Planning and Growth
Dr Eddie Jackson, Acting Director Community and Culture
Mr Wayne Carter, Director City Presentation
Ms Julie Scott, Acting Director Economic Development
Mr Raj Autar, Director Infrastructure and Environment
Ms Carole Todd, Director Business Improvement
Mr John Morgan, Director Property and Commercial Development
The meeting commenced at 6.04pm
OPENING 6.04pm
PRAYER The prayer of the Council was read by Reverend Stuart Pearson from St Lukes Anglican Church.
APOLOGIES Nil
CONDOLENCES Nil
Motion: Moved: Clr Mamone Seconded: Clr Harle
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That the
minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 30 March 2016 be confirmed as a true |
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Clr Shelton declared a pecuniary interest in the following item:
Item: CTTE 06 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of 6 April 2016
Reason: Clr Shelton has business dealings with a party referred to in the report.
Clr Shelton left the Chamber for the duration of the item.
Clr Hadid declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item: CFO 04 Local Government NSW Board Elections
Reason: Clr Hadid is a member of the Local Government NSW Board.
Clr Hadid remained in the Chamber for the duration of the item.
Clr Ristevski declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item: NOM 03 Western Sydney Women
Reason: Clr Ristevski has previously had a relationship with Ms Amanda Rose.
Clr Ristevski remained in the Chambers for the duration of the item.
Presentation – items not on agenda
1. Ms Vicki Andrews addressed Council on the following matter:
Lack of Heritage Officer, Museum Curator, Family History Coordinator and the Draft Heritage Study: Potential Heritage Items
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Shelton
That a three minute extension of time be given to Ms Andrews.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Representation – items on agenda
1. Ms Jennifer Fitzgerald addressed Council on the following item:
Item IHAP 03: DA-131/2015 - Demolition of existing structures and construction of a five (5) storey residential flat building containing 10 units and basement carparking at 93 Nuwarra Road, Moorebank.
2. Ms Carole Bennett addressed Council on the following item:
Item IHAP 03: DA-131/2015 - Demolition of existing structures and construction of a five (5) storey residential flat building containing 10 units and basement carparking at 93 Nuwarra Road, Moorebank.
3. Ms Marella Harris addressed Council on the following item:
Item NOM 01: Malek Fahd Islamic School
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That a three minute extension of time be given to Ms Harris.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
4. Ms Tracey Liondas addressed Council on the following item:
Item NOM 05: Athletics Track
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Mamone
That a three minute extension of time be given to MS Liondas.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
5. Ms Nazia Pokar addressed Council in support of the following application:
Item IHAP 04: DA-599/2015 – Two lot Torrens title subdivision, retention of existing house on Lot 1 and construction of new house on Lot 2 at 17 Balanada Ave, Chipping Norton
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Mamone
That a three minute extension of time be given to Ms Pokar.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
FILE NO: 101026.2016
SUBJECT: Infrastructure coming to Liverpool
Liverpool has received two exciting new announcements about prospective infrastructure coming to Liverpool.
We now have confirmations from both State and Federal government that serious consideration is being given to establishing an extension of the South West Metro from Bankstown to Liverpool and a fast train connecting Badgerys Creek with Greater Sydney.
The commitment of Council to ensure Liverpool is not left out when it comes to major infrastructure is being fulfilled through the tireless efforts of the community and council staff calling for the South West to be recognised as a major hub for the future of Sydney.
Consultation between the State Government and the Liverpool Community for a planned City Metro route from Bankstown to Liverpool takes us another step forward in having fast and effective transport to and from the CBD.
A metro train cutting travel times to 30 - 40 minutes will make Liverpool more accessible and bring more jobs and more business to our booming city.
On the 11th March Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull also announced plans for a high speed rail connection between Badgerys Creek and the Sydney CBD ensuring that our future airport will be accessible to all.
This fast rail connection will be pivotal to the success of the Western Sydney Airport and will provide the ground work for future development and prosperity in the area.
The success of Parramatta Council in creating a second major CBD in Sydney involving billions of dollars of state infrastructure is largely due to the willingness of councillors to generate growth and support for their region.
Liverpool needs to follow the example set by Parramatta and create the third major city of Sydney where the government can invest in infrastructure and entertainment venues for the benefit of our residents.
Liverpool certainly has this potential and the State Government is taking notice of what we have to offer.
We need to continue to expand this city to encourage greater involvement from both private enterprise and government agencies.
We have the ability to grow Liverpool from east to west to Badgerys Creek Airport.
The rail lines are already in place for an express service from Parramatta to Campbelltown, running through Liverpool and connecting the major centres of Sydney’s West.
Travel times can be slashed to 10 – 15 minutes between Sydney’s Western hubs and there is potential to continue infrastructure development to Penrith.
If council maintains a vision of growth and development in Liverpool we can fulfil our destiny to be a new centre of Sydney.
The two announcements from the Federal and State Governments give Liverpool the right base for our future.
As Councillors we must ensure we cultivate and protect that future.
Our residents voted for us to ensure Liverpool would position itself as a leader in the vast city of Greater Sydney and we now have that opportunity.
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Congratulates the State and Federal governments for their initiative and foresight to provide the infrastructure for Liverpool’s future.
2. Congratulates the residents of Liverpool and council staff who worked hard to lobby the State and Federal Governments for these projects.
3. Commits to supporting these new projects allowing the growth and development of Liverpool as another centre of Greater Sydney with the interests of our residents at the heart.
4. Lobbies the State Government for an express train service running north to south from Parramatta to Campbelltown through Liverpool.
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: MAYOR 02 FILE NO: 108964.2016 SUBJECT: Recognition of Staff Achievement |
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Tonight I would like to warmly congratulate two valued members of council staff; Lina Kakish, Manager of Development Assessment, and Tina Sangiuliano, Manager of Children’s Services.
They have both received high acclaim and awards from the NSW Local Government authorities.
Tina has turned our child care businesses around since taking the helm of Children’s Services earning her the 2016 Minister’s award for Women in Local Government.
Her predominantly female team dedicated to helping care for local children, has done an exceptional job in lifting our child care centres above and beyond national industry standards.
Her commitment to her work is truly inspirational and worthy of the praise she is receiving.
Lina, was recognised by Local Government Professionals NSW, as an emerging leader for her aspirational work developing new trainees in council.
She was also praised for her successful role in overseeing Liverpool Council’s E-planning system that has brought development application processing times down to just four days.
Lina is a key member of our managerial team and her work in important areas ensures that Liverpool grows to its full potential as a skyline city for all of the South West.
Lina is now a finalist in the National Local Government Awards in the category of Emerging Leaders.
We wish her every success in the finals and put on the record that we are grateful for her dedication to the Council and her skill as a leader of our planning staff. Recognition of these two hard-working women in our council demonstrates that some of the state’s best talent is here in Liverpool, leading the way in good governance and equality in our area. |
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RECOMMENDATION:
That Council acknowledge and congratulate Lina Kakish and Tina Sangiuliano for their recent accolades. |
COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Notices of Motion Of Rescission
FILE NO: 091369.2016
SUBJECT: Rescission NOM 02 - Delegations Of The Mayor from Council meeting 30 March 2016
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NOTICE OF MOTION OF RESCISSION
That Council rescinds the resolution relating to NOM 02 Delegations of the Mayor from the Council Meeting 30 March 2016. A copy of the resolution is shown below:
That Council:
1. Media statements can only be made by the Mayor ONLY after a resolution of Council.
2. Replace the Deputy Mayoral column in the newspapers with a Councillors column for Council and Community events with each Councillor providing a column on a rotational basis.
3. Replace the "Mayoral mobile office" with the "Mayor and Councillors mobile office" removing the words "Ned Mannoun".
4. Replace the Mayor’s message in the monthly Newsletter with a Councillors message featuring a story from each Councillor.
5. Change all Invitations to the community to be from "Liverpool City Councillors" removing the words "Mayor Ned Mannoun" including those made on social media, via random phone calls and/or surveys to households, letters to households, posters, formal invitations, radio commercials and any other means that Council invites the community to any event.
6. Ensures the Mayor's photo is not used on Council invitations or any publication instead a group photo of all Councillors be used.
7. Mayoral Minutes adhere to the OLG Practice Note 16 dated August 2009. An extract of the relevant clause of the practice note is included below:
2.7 Mayoral Minutes
2.7.1 What is a mayoral minute?
The mayor may put to a meeting (without notice) any matter which the council is allowed to deal with or which the council officially knows about (cl.243(1) of the Regulation). This would cover any council function under the Act or other legislation, or any matter that has been brought to the council’s attention, for example, by letter to the mayor or the general manager.
This power to make mayoral minutes recognises the special role of the mayor. A mayoral minute overrides all business on the agenda for the meeting, and the mayor may move that the minute be adopted without the motion being seconded.
Mayoral minutes should not be used to introduce, without notice, matters that are routine, not urgent, or need research or a lot of consideration by the councillors before coming to a decision. These types of matters would be better placed on the agenda, with the usual period of notice being given to the councillors.
2.7.2 Can mayoral minutes be introduced at council committee meetings?
A council committee consisting entirely of councillors must run its meetings as set out in the Meeting Code (s.360(3) of the Act). Each council committee can decide on its own procedure (cl.265 of the Regulation) and these could be adopted in the Meeting Code. This includes procedures on mayoral minutes.
2.7.3 Can a mayoral minute be amended?
While not addressed in the Regulation, mayoral minutes may be altered in practice. This could be covered in council’s Meeting Code. Changes to mayoral minutes should avoid making changes that will introduce, without notice, matters which need research or a lot of consideration by the councillors before coming to a decision.
8. Any proposed changes to policies as a result of this motion be placed on public exhibition for comment.
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the resolution relating to item NOM 02 - Delegations Of The Mayor, from Council meeting 30 March 2016 be rescinded.
On being put to the meeting the rescission motion was declared LOST.
Motion to Bring Forward Items
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Shelton
That IHAP 01, IHAP 02, IHAP 03, IHAP 04, CFO 05, DPG 01, DPG 02, DPG 03 and DPG 04 be moved forward and dealt with now.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel Report
FILE NO: 085064.2016
SUBJECT: DA-267/2015 - Two lot Torrens title subdivision, retention of existing dwelling on Lot A and construction of a new dwelling on Lot B at 8 Aberdeen Road, Busby
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve DA-267/2015 subject to recommended conditions of consent contained within the Council officer’s IHAP report (Attachment 2).
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun
Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Clr Harle
Clr Mamone
Clr Ristevski
Clr Shelton
Vote against: Clr Karnib
Clr Stanley
Clr Waller
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Clr Hadchiti left the Chambers at 7.02pm.
Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 7.03pm.
FILE NO: 085303.2016
SUBJECT: DA-991/2015 - Construction of 20 detached dwellings and community title subdivision on proposed Lot 18 within stage 3 of a development of Lot 31 DP 1181985 at the former New Brighton Golf Club
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve DA-991/2015 subject to the recommended conditions of consent attached to the Council officers IHAP report (Attachment 2).
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Motion: Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Karnib
That:
1. Council approve DA-991/2015 subject to the recommended conditions of consent attached to the Council officers IHAP report (Attachment 2) and the additional condition referred to in point 2 below.
2. The minimum height of trees be 3 metres when planted and it be considered that the relevant Council policy be amended to reflect this.
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
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Clr Mamone left the Chambers at 7.12pm.
Clr Mamone returned to the Chambers at 7.17pm.
FILE NO: 085557.2016
SUBJECT: DA-131/2015 - Demolition of existing structures and construction of a five (5) storey residential flat building containing 10 units and basement carparking at 93 Nuwarra Road, Moorebank.
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve Development Application DA-131/2015, subject to the amended recommended conditions of consent contained in Attachment 4.
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Stanley
That Council refuses Development Application DA-131/2015 for the following reasons:
1. The development does not comply with the building separation requirements of the Residential Flat Design Code resulting in unacceptable urban form, amenity and privacy impacts.
2. The application is not in the public interest.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Mamone
That Council defer this item to allow the applicant to address the non-compliances.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Mayor Mannoun) was declared LOST.
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun
Clr Ristevski
Clr Stanley
Vote against: Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Clr Harle
Clr Karnib
Clr Mamone
Clr Shelton
Clr Waller
The Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared LOST.
Vote for: Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Clr Karnib
Clr Waller
Vote against: Mayor Mannoun
Clr Harle
Clr Mamone
Clr Ristevski
Clr Shelton
Clr Stanley
The Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hadid) then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared LOST.
Vote for: Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Clr Harle
Clr Mamone
Vote against: Mayor Mannoun
Clr Balloot
Clr Karnib
Clr Ristevski
Clr Shelton
Clr Stanley
Clr Waller
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Waller
The approval motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) be recommitted and voted on again.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
The motion to adopt the recommendation (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was then voted on again and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Clr Karnib
Clr Mamone
Clr Waller
Vote against: Mayor Mannoun
Clr Harle
Clr Ristevski
Clr Shelton
Clr Stanley
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Mayor Mannoun left the Chambers at 7.32pm and the Deputy Mayor, Clr Hadchiti took the Chair.
FILE NO: 085691.2016
SUBJECT: DA-599/2015 - Two lot Torrens title subdivison, retention of existing house on Lot 1 and construction of new house on Lot 2 at 17 Balanada Ave, Chipping Norton
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council refuses DA-599/2015 for the reasons contained within Council officer’s IHAP report (Attachment 2).
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the matter be deferred for the applicant to work with Council officers to provide a design which can be supported.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Waller
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Mayor Mannoun) was declared LOST.
Vote for: Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Vote against: Clr Harle
Clr Karnib
Clr Mamone
Clr Ristevski
Clr Shelton
Clr Stanley
Clr Waller
The Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Stanley) then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Clr Harle
Clr Karnib
Clr Mamone
Clr Ristevski
Clr Shelton
Clr Stanley
Clr Waller
Vote against: Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Note: Mayor Mannoun was not in the Chamber when this item was voted on.
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Mayor Mannoun returned to the Chambers at 7.34pm.
Clr Stanley left the Chambers at 7.34pm.
Clr Karnib left the Chambers at 7.35pm.
Clr Stanley returned to the Chambers at 7.37pm.
Clr Karnib returned to the Chambers at 7.37pm.
Clr Waller left the Chambers at 7.39pm.
Clr Waller returned to the Chambers at 7.41pm.
Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 8.09pm.
Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 8.10pm.
Clr Mamone left the Chambers at 8.11pm.
Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 8.13pm.
Clr Mamone returned to the Chambers at 8.14pm.
Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 8.16pm.
Clr Waller left the Chambers at 8.30pm.
Clr Waller returned to the Chambers at 8.32pm.
FILE NO: 091641.2016
SUBJECT: Draft Delivery Program and 2016-17 Operational Plan and Budget (Including Revenue Pricing Policy)
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RECOMMENDATION That Council:
1. Places the draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan including the draft 2016-17 Budget and Revenue Pricing Policy (Schedule of Fees and Charges) on public exhibition for a period of 28 days to allow for public comments and submissions.
2. Receives a further report after a review of public submissions at the June Council meeting
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Mamone
That:
1. A report (in relation to point 1) to come back to an Extraordinary Council meeting on the reduction of costs and options on how the deficit can be reduced by the CEO in the following areas:
i. reducing the Business Improvement Directorate budget by $250,000
ii. reducing the CEOs budget by $100,000 in the research area.
iii. reducing the Strategic Communications & Research budget by 50% and/or $570,000 whichever is higher.
2. Eliminate expenditure on all consultants in the Strategic Communications and Research budget.
3. Redirect the money from item 1 above to employ six new staff for the Carnes Hill Library rather than redeploy staff from our existing libraries which will put a strain on our resources and impact services to the community.
4. Eliminate the $500,000 efficiency savings from the budget numbers as these numbers are not real and cannot be quantified.
5. Eliminate the $800,000 efficiency savings from salaries as there is no specific detail behind the reality of these numbers. At a time when we are already short staffed in many of our front line services, we cannot put at risk our service level agreements with our ratepayers.
6. No rates are to be increased via the domestic waste charge with savings to come from departments and options to be presented by the CEO at the next Council meeting rather than our ratepayers bearing this cost.
7. Review the $1,425,000 asbestos cleanup cost item in the budget to show supporting working papers on how that item was determined. Considering that $5,000,000 has been spent in this financial year and that the total cleanup cost are estimated around $13,000,000, this item needs to be verified. A report is to be provided at the next Council meeting on the estimated clean-up costs of asbestos over the next 5 years. How these numbers were determined considering 6 months ago Councillors were advised that it wasn't even a $1.
8. No funding to be allocated to the stadium proposal from the budget given the concerns of Oasis in the past and its impact on the budget. Let’s not forget that an Administrator was appointed to the Council when our rates went through the roof to pay for the Oasis. This motion will protect ratepayers from the risk associated with the Mayor’s stadium funding model as our rates are one of the highest in SW Sydney. If we have $400m to spend on a stadium let’s spend it on rates relief, roads and parks. Council writes to all media in particular the Liverpool Leader and Daily Telegraph advising them of same.
9. Remove all funding for the night markets until the budget is brought back to surplus.
10. Charge a commercial rent on the coffee shop immediately as the current annual rental is only $1.
11. A 12 month freeze on all non-essential frontline service consultant fees.
12. Reduce the expenditure of the Destination Management Plan by $200,000.
13. Delete participation in the US studies project and cease all payments to the Mayor advisor Professor Blakely – (that’s over $65,000 a year currently).
14. Mayoral ball to be cost neutral (whatever gets raised is donated over the redemption of costs of the event.)
15. 50% reduction of funding to Starry Sari night whilst the budget is in deficit.
16. Cease budget funding for CCTV whilst the budget is in deficit (this is housed in the police station and has not reduced crime as it was being reduced anyway).
17. A complete analysis of the budget item listed as additional salary savings depot of $1.2m focusing on how it was calculated and what impact this will have on front line services?
18. Council prepare and submit a reconciliation for the period from 1 July 2015 to 31 January 2016 showing total payments to Propel and details of the savings achieved for the same period focusing on:
i. breakdown of how the savings were generated
ii. confirm that these savings were made from the first month of the operation of the Alliance
iii. Council provide a breakdown of all expenses incurred by Council relating to Propel employed staff for the period 1 July 2015 to date and details on whether Council was reimbursed for these costs
iv. confirm if a substantial payment was made to Propel in January 2016
v. confirm if a purchase order for $48,000 to buy laptops for the Propel employed management team was raised this month and paid by our ratepayers.
19. The above changes to be incorporated into a new budget with the changes to be brought back to an Extraordinary Council meeting for review.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Mayor Mannoun) was declared LOST.
Division called:
Vote for: Mayor Mannoun
Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Vote against: Clr Harle
Clr Karnib
Clr Mamone
Clr Ristevski
Clr Shelton
Clr Stanley
Clr Waller
The Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Ristevski) then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Division called:
Vote for: Clr Harle
Clr Karnib
Clr Mamone
Clr Ristevski
Clr Shelton
Clr Stanley
Clr Waller
Vote against: Mayor Mannoun
Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Mayor Mannoun called for a recess of Council at 8.52pm.
The meeting reopened at 9.15pm.
FILE NO: 057064.2016
SUBJECT: Draft Heritage Study: Potential Heritage Items
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Adopts the Draft Heritage Study: Potential Heritage Items and its findings.
2. Undertakes a comprehensive assessment of the identified potential heritage items to determine whether they are suitable to be listed under Schedule 5 of the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008.
3. Undertakes an assessment of the significance of the Skipton Lane Cistern, Prestons and the farm Buildings at 1432 The Northern Road, Bringelly and, if deemed appropriate by the assessment, delegates to the CEO to seek Interim Heritage Orders for them, due to their vulnerable status .
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council defer item DGP 01 to the Heritage Advisory Committee for consultation.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 072649.2016
SUBJECT: Advertising Structures and Signage
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Endorses in principle the proposal to amend Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 to prescribe signage as a use permissible with consent in Zone B3 Commercial Centre and Zone B4 Mixed Use.
2. Requests that the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 be amended to incorporate additional design guidelines for signage.
3. Delegates to the CEO the authority to approve a Planning Proposal to permit signage in Zone B3 Commercial Centre and Zone B4 Mixed Use for submission to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Review.
4. Instructs the CEO to undertake an advertising design analysis to identify individual sites or precincts within the SP2 Infrastructure zone where commercial signs may be appropriate as part of the comprehensive review of the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Waller
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 076123.2016
SUBJECT: Car parking rates for industrial development
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council amends the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 by inserting the following provision in the sections on “Industry” and “Warehouses” in Table 13: Car Parking, Servicing and Loading Provision:
Warehouse developments of GFA >1000m2: 1 space per 250m ² in GFA
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Waller
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 089125.2016
SUBJECT: Georges River Precinct Plan - Progress Update
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council notes the progress of the work undertaken to date for the development of the Georges River Master Plan.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
FILE NO: 085939.2016
SUBJECT: Malek Fahd Islamic School
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That a report be brought back to the next Council meeting outlining the resolution of the above three issues.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
Amendment: Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Mamone
That Council use the Compliance Levy to engage external compliance officers to work with a senior officer of Council to ensure compliance conditions are met and to ensure the independence of the results and that all issues raised by the resident who spoke on this matter at this Council meeting are addressed.
On being put to the meeting the Amendment (moved by Clr Ristevski) was declared CARRIED.
The Amendment then became the motion and on being put to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Mayor Mannoun, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti and Clr Hadid asked that they be recorded as voting for the original motion.
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FILE NO: 088245.2016
SUBJECT: Committee for Liverpool
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That all Councillors be invited to sit on the Committee For Liverpool.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Shelton
That this item be deferred and considered at the Extraordinary Council meeting in conjunction with CFO 05 from this meeting.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 099000.2016
SUBJECT: Western Sydney Women
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Invite Amanda Rose, founder of Western Sydney Women to address the next council meeting on the work her organization does
2. Give consideration to be a supporting partner of the organization
3. Invite councillors and staff to become members of the organization
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Motion: Moved: Clr Mamone Seconded: Clr Ristevski
That Council:
1. Notes that:
a. late last year a Women’s Forum was adopted by Council in order to formulate some synergies between public and private enterprises with the focus of empowering and supporting women at a Local Government level.
b. that this forum was postponed for the first half of 2016 as the date set clashed with Parliamentary sitting dates and questions around amalgamations.
c. the new date for the Women’s Forum has now been scheduled for June and invitations are being sent out
2. Advertises on its website and Facebook page that it will be holding a Women’s Forum with its new scheduled date.
3. Invites Ms Amanda Rose or a representative of Western Sydney Women, and members of NSW ALGWA to the forum and liaise with Ms Amanda Rose and Western Sydney Women to address the forum.
4. Create a bio flyer of all the Women Councillors in the history of Liverpool and send to all ratepayers prior to the event.
Note: The CFO advised that it would cost approximately $1 to $2 per household to send a flyer to all 50,000 households and Mayor Mannoun asked that this comment be noted in the Minutes.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Mamone) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) lapsed.
Division called:
Vote for: Clr Mamone
Clr Harle
Clr Karnib
Clr Ristevski
Clr Stanley
Clr Waller
Vote against: Mayor Mannoun
Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Clr Shelton
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FILE NO: 099010.2016
SUBJECT: National Barefoot Water Ski Championships
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Help promote the NSW Barefoot Water Ski Club operating out of Helles Park Moorebank and encourage residents to join in the club’s first timer lessons.
2. Assist the club in applying for Council grants to encourage residents to attend their “Come & try” days
3. Supports the club’s bid to bring the world titles to Liverpool in 2020 and if successful, help promote the event in the area.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council:
1. Help promote the NSW Barefoot Water Ski Club operating out of Helles Park Moorebank and encourage residents to join in the club’s first timer lessons.
2. Notify the club of Council grants to encourage residents to attend their “Come & try” days
3. Supports the club’s bid to bring the world titles to Liverpool in 2020 and if successful, help promote the event in the area.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 099870.2016
SUBJECT: Athletics Track
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NOTICE OF MOTION
That Council:
1. Explore the feasibility of providing a synthetic athletics track and associated facilities.
2. Report findings with the Recreation and Sports strategy to Council.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadid
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Chief Executive Officer Report
FILE NO: 065967.2016
SUBJECT: Corporate Sponsorships
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the Financial Contributions Panel’s recommendations for the provision of $4,000 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship Program as summarised in the table below. If the recommended amount of $4,000 is endorsed, the Corporate Sponsorship budget will have a deficit of $43,773.04.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 086832.2016
SUBJECT: Investment Report March 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 088366.2016
SUBJECT: Comparative Analytical Report: Net Operating Result 2014-15
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes contents of this paper.
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Clr Mamone left the Chambers at 10.05pm.
Clr Mamone returned to the Chambers at 10.07pm.
FILE NO: 090072.2016
SUBJECT: Mayors' weekend seminar
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RECOMMENDATION
That:
1. Council determine whether it wishes to nominate any Councillor/s to attend the seminar on 21-22 May 2016.
2. Any Councillor who wishes to attend the seminar to notify the Acting CEO’s office by Friday 29 April 2016.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Shelton
That the LGNSW be thanked for their invitation to the Mayor’s weekend seminar and Council decline the offer.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Clr Mamone retired from the meeting at 10.08pm
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FILE NO: 090450.2016
SUBJECT: Local Government NSW Board Elections
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorse the same 8 voters (as per the Council resolution on 26 August 2015) as its voting representatives for the forthcoming LGNSW Board election, and in addition nominate a further two Councillors.
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Motion: Moved:Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council endorse the same 8 voters, as per the Council resolution on 26 August 2015 (being Mayor Mannoun, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid, Clr Harle, Clr Karnib, Clr Mamone and Clr Ristevski) as its voting representatives for the forthcoming LGNSW Board election, and in addition nominate Clr Shelton and Clr Waller.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 092509.2016
SUBJECT: Liverpool Sporting Donations
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the Financial Contribution Panel’s recommendations for the provision for $2,100 (GST exclusive) under Sporting Donations Program as summarised in the table below:
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 099180.2016
SUBJECT: Quick Response Grants
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the recommendations for the provision of $1,000 (GST exclusive) under the Quick Response Grants Program as summarised in the table below:
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Balloot Seconded: Clr Waller
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Infrastructure and Environment Report
FILE NO: 089100.2016
SUBJECT: Trapping of Indian Myna Birds
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Adopts a more strategic approach to Pest Management by developing a Pest Management Strategy.
2. Liaises with relevant state agencies with the aim to form a regional action group to address pest control issues, including the Indian Myna bird issue at a regional level.
3. Designs a webpage to inform residents about Indian Myna birds.
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Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Waller
That Council:
1. Adopts a more strategic approach to Pest Management by developing a Pest Management Strategy.
2. Liaises with relevant state agencies with the aim to form a regional action group to address pest control issues, including the Indian Myna bird issue at a regional level.
3. Provide a link on the Council website to relevant information about Indian Myna birds.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Clr Shelton left the Chambers at 10.12pm.
FILE NO: 079603.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of 7 March 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 March 2016.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 085388.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 16 March 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and adopts the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on
2. Adopts the Local Traffic Committee recommendations as noted in the report below.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 085853.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee held on Thursday 3 March, 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 3 March 2016.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 090188.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of Building Our New City Committee meeting held 6 April 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Building our New City Committee Meeting held on 6 April 2016.
2. Notes the Committee endorsed the Public Projection Strategy presented at the Committee meeting.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 091823.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Economic Development and Events Committee meeting held 6 April 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Economic Development and Events Committee held on 6 April 2016.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 095502.2016
SUBJECT: Planning and Development Committee Minutes of 6 April 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held on 6 April 2016.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 100072.2016
SUBJECT: Minutes of Committee for Liverpool Meeting held 1 March 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Committee for Liverpool Meeting held on 1 March 2016.
2. Endorses the addition of Louise Courtney (Department of Premier and Cabinet), Lillian Saleh (The Sunday Telegraph), Lee Hagipantelis (Brydens) and Michael Parkinson (Ingham Property Group) to the membership of the Committee for Liverpool.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 087712.2016
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hadchiti
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Please address the following:
1. Council owns many buildings. Are all these buildings compliant with the current fire standards? Can a register be provided showing these assets and due dates for next fire inspections?
Council currently has on its register of Essential Services (copy attached) 74 council owned buildings which contain fire safety equipment. The equipment is inspected regularly and required to be certified annually. A number of these properties are due for annual certification. However, due to changes to building fire standards since these buildings were occupied, many existing buildings would not comply with current fire standards under the National Standards Codes (BCA). This would also be the case for many privately owned existing buildings. This is because it may not be practical or economically viable to upgrade these buildings to current standards; however, this does not mean the buildings are unsafe. To determine if Council owned buildings are compliant with the current fire standard and the extent of upgrade works needed, an audit of all the buildings would need to be carried out.
2. Recently Council committed to upgrading pocket parks that were the subject of surplus lands. Has any community consultation taken place in relation to the upgrades of these pocket parks?
Four of the identified pocket parks have been included for renewal/upgrade in Council's four year Delivery Plan. This includes Hazel Bradshaw Park and Tharawal Park which are scheduled for delivery in the 2016/17 financial year, and improvements to Ferrington Park and St Andrews Park to be delivered in financial years 2017/18 and 2018/19 respectively. Council staff have met onsite with residents to discuss a possible community garden at Wendlebury Park, Chipping Norton.
For the planned park upgrades identified in 2016/17 budget, community consultation will be undertaken onsite and using Liverpool Listens in the new financial year.
3. A request has been made by some of our youth for the possibility of building a skate park in the Casula area. Can I be informed of any issues, besides budget constraints, of constructing a skate park on the Southern side of Jardine Park along Old Kurrajong Rd?
Skate parks are important youth and family infrastructure. Liverpool currently has two existing smaller skate parks at Kelso Park (Moorebank) and Powell Park (Cartwright), and a third being constructed at Carnes Hill as part of the Community and Recreation Precinct. Council is spending approximately $160,000 on upgrading Kelso skate park to provide improved amenities and undertake a number of repairs to the park itself. Community engagement with young people undertaken by Council staff over the years has consistently identified a demand for additional skate parks across Liverpool.
Ideally, skate parks should be sited in a prominent location (i.e. close to major thoroughfare or town centre park), co-located with other social infrastructure (e.g. public transport, local shops, library, community facility etc) and supported by infrastructure such as car parking, public toilets, shade, drinking water and lighting. Best practice indicates that a small number of larger district level skate parks are better utilised by the community (catering for a broader age range), and are easier to manage and maintain.
Unfortunately, Jardine Park is unsuitable due to the size of the site, poor natural surveillance and lack of supporting amenities e.g. public toilets, parking, close to shops, public transport. However, there are a range of alternatives in the nearby vicinity including Phillips Park, Lurnea and Collingwood/Discovery Park, Liverpool that can meet the above principles and which can service Casula residents. Planning for Phillips Park is considering a skate park, whilst a forthcoming Recreation Strategy will identify a number of potential locations for future skate parks across Liverpool.
4. There is some confusion relating to the name of Phillip Park in Lurnea. At a recent community consultation meeting the granddaughter of Mr Phillip was present and stated that originally it was named Phillips Park. Signs at the park state ‘Phillips Park’ Can the history of naming this park please be looked into? Can the sign ‘Phillips Park’ that was originally located on the corner of Hill Road & Reilly St please be re installed?
The Park is named after the ‘Phillips’ family who lived in Lurnea (formerly Hillview) but was unfortunately, gazetted incorrectly as ‘Phillip’ Park in 1962. Mrs Margaret James nee Phillips has confirmed that the name of the park should indeed be ‘Phillips’. In light of this administrative error, recently installed park signage in the north east corner of park now says ‘Phillips’.
In light of this information, Council staff have written to the Geographical Names Board seeking to amend the naming to ‘Phillips’ Park”. Due action will be undertaken by Council once the approval is received from the Geographical Names Board. 5. Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Area Has Council served any orders or proposed orders for the demolition of dwellings within that area? If so: 1. Has Council done its due diligence on whether these orders could have been served? 2. Has council obtained any legal advice on the prospects of success if these matters were before the courts?
Legal advice was obtained by Council regarding the Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Area, which recommended Compliance action be taken regarding unauthorised works carried out on properties within the area. On this basis, Council officers issued orders on 7 properties. The prospects of success if these matters are challenged or enforced in the courts will depend on the merits of each case. There is currently one case that is in the process of court action which once determined, may set a precedent. Council officers will provide a further update of the outcome of the court proceedings once concluded.
Council resolved at its meeting in 28 October 2015 as follows:
1. Reinstate the Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Scheme and commit to purchasing a minimum of one property per year on a voluntary or compulsory basis within Council’s fiscal constraints; 2. Write to the State and Federal Government outlining the financial burden on Council and seeking additional funds to assist with acquisition costs; 3. Write to residents / owners affected by the Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Scheme and provide current information with regard to flood constraints, flood evacuation procedures and potential risks associated with living within a flood way; 4. Recommence compliance action against unauthorised building or structural works on properties within the Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Scheme area; and 5. Initiate a dialogue with emergency services regarding emergency procedures and related strategies to assist residents within the Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Scheme area.
6. Council was looking into changes to the LEP in relation to truck parking in rural areas. Can an update please be provided on the progress?
An issues and options report will be brought to the May Council meeting which provides options for truck parking provisions in rural areas. However, prior to this, the Councillors will be briefed on this matter at the May Planning and Development Committee.
7. The traffic issues around Westfield’s seem to be not going away. Is Westfield’s complying with their TMP?
Last year, Council officers undertook an extensive search of Council’s records in an attempt to locate any development consents or approved plans/documents associated with the development of Westfield and any subsequent additions to the main building. Unfortunately, Council’s records for the site only relate to minor alterations and usage of shop applications, which provide no indication of approved traffic and access arrangements for the development.
Council officers have requested copies of development consents and approved plans for the main building and subsequent additions from Westfield; however, this information has not been forthcoming. Council officers will be meeting with Westfield to further discuss traffic concerns and request information relating to previous approvals to be submitted prior to the consideration of any development on the site which is considered to create traffic generation or exacerbate the existing traffic concerns.
What progress has been made with any discussions held with Westfield’s in relation to fixing the traffic issues around their centre now, not in the future?
During previous discussions held between Council officers and Westfield regarding the traffic issue, Westfield committed to undertaking short-term improvements for traffic management, particularly during peak times (such as the Christmas period) and investigating long term solutions such as ticketless parking, with an expected delivery timeframe of 2017.
At the next meeting, Council officers will reiterate the need for Westfield to submit their previous approvals and commit to further traffic solutions in the short-term, to enable consideration of any further development on the site.
An update can be provided in respect to the outcomes of the discussions with Westfield once the meeting has been held.
Is Westfield’s complying with their DA?
Unfortunately, Council cannot be certain as to whether compliance with their DA for the main building is being achieved, as the consent and approved documentation has not been located as detailed above.
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FILE NO: 087714.2016
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Shelton
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Please address the following:
Given the likelihood that a container deposit levy or similar container recovery scheme will commence in the state of New South Wales in the foreseeable future, possibly on 1 July 2017, please provide the following information (and, where appropriate, under confidential cover).
1. Is it the case under existing collection contracts title to all containers passes to the contractor from the moment of collection? Or does title remain with the Council until a later point, and if so please identify the point when title does pass?
The current contractual agreement is that all waste currently collected from the kerbside will remain the property of Council, until deposited at the nominated disposal or recycling facility.
2. Is it anticipated Council would be able to benefit from the increased value of containers in collections it organises for household and other refuse. If so, how is as much to be implemented, and if not, why not?
Should a container deposit scheme (CDS) be introduced as planned in 2017, it is anticipated that the amount of recyclable comingled containers collected from kerbside by Council would be significantly reduced, both within the residual waste and recycling streams.
As a result, it is envisaged that Council would stand to benefit in the following ways:
Financially
· Less recyclable beverage containers disposed of in the red-lid residual bin will result in a reduction of waste tonnage disposed of to landfill (and respectively, a reduction in the associated landfill disposal fees); and
· An increase in paper rebate amounts payable to Council, as a result of improved quality of the paper waste collected in the yellow-lid recycling bin (due to reduced contamination from beverage containers).
Operationally
· The reduction of waste volumes within both residual and recycling collection vehicles would enable more kerbside collections to occur, thereby reducing overall operational and maintenance costs; and
· A reduced volume of litter to be collected by Council Litter Collection staff members resulting in increased efficiency and allowing litter hotspots to be targeted quicker.
Aesthetically
· Increased aesthetics of the local natural and built environments due to a reduction of litter volumes.
The position of WSROC, as a representative body of Western Sydney Councils, is that a refund CDS, similar to the model currently operating in South Australia, be established here in New South Wales to minimise the logistical and administrative burden of running such a scheme. Liverpool City Council supports this view.
Ideally, as proposed by WSROC, “Local Government should be able to claim deposits on materials collected via the kerbside system. Bulk redemptions by local government enables the whole community to participate, even if householders choose not to individually redeem the deposit”. (WSROC Submission NSW Container Deposit Scheme: Discussion Paper Review, February 2016).
It has not yet been determined as to how the CDS will actually be implemented as the South Australian CDS was operational prior to the introduction of kerbside recycling service, whereas here in New South Wales, a CDS is to be enacted in conjunction with an already well-established kerbside recycling practice. Reference is unable to be made with a comparative Australian situation.
3. Have any estimates or calculations been made as to the increased value of waste collected where a deposit or similar benefit is recoverable. Equally, are there estimates available simply as to the quantity of containers collected that might be eligible for a benefit to be paid.
Reference is unable to be made to any estimates or calculations (relating specifically to New South Wales) in respect to the increased value of waste where a deposit (or similar) is recoverable.
It is, however, estimated that more than 2 billion plastic bottles are littered every year in NSW (Local Government NSW: Understanding the potential impacts of CDS on Local Government Kerbside Collection).
This same report stated that, based on a study commissioned by the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW and released in 2012, it was found that, should a CDS be introduced in NSW that:
· Kerbside recycling would contain 17% less material; · 5% of the material in the remaining kerbside bin would be unreturned CDS material; · Material Recycling Facility (MRF) revenues would be 31% higher (due to the value of unredeemed deposits); · Recycling is likely to result in a payment (as opposed to a charge to Councils at the MRF gate; · Council’s overall recycling costs would be reduced by 19-47%; and · NSW council could save $23 to $62 million annually on recycling costs.
The current diversion rate of recyclables from landfill attributed to kerbside recycling should not be discounted and the introduction of a CDS, however it is implemented, would only assist in increasing this diversion rate.
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FILE NO: 087718.2016
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Harle
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Please address the following:
1. Questions relating to the Civic List:
a. How current is the civic list? b. How far back does it go? c. Are invites to council events extended to all individuals on the civic list?
The most comprehensive invite list is a list of over 400 people compiled when inviting people to the 2015 Christmas function.
It includes current and former Mayors and Councillors, Members of Parliament, Committee representatives, various government and non-government organisations and representatives, including companies and representatives who have sponsored or attended previous Council events, members of the Civic Advisory Committee and other community stakeholders.
This list is regularly updated and tailored specifically according to the nature, purpose and size of the event. As such, there isn’t “one” civic list.
Council staff are working on a “Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Policy” which will be presented to Councillors in the next month or so. This policy will aim to address the planning procedure for civic events and ceremonial functions.
2. Questions relating to the Propel Management System:
a. How much money does propel receive per month? b. How is the money paid?
Propel payments are paid via invoice, LCC has made a net payment of $323,012 to January 2016 on average $46,000 per month.
The net budget position is zero as payments are made from savings on the contract.
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FILE NO: 099886.2016
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Stanley
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Please address the following:
Can an update be provided on the Wests Tigers plans to move to the fields at Carnes Hill.
When is this likely to happen?
A response to these questions will be provided in the May 2016 business papers.
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FILE NO: 099906.2016
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Shelton
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Please address the following:
1. What is currently the average interval of time to process an application for a certificate a. under s.149(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, and b. an application for a certificate under s.149(5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. Please answer separately with respect to residential, commercial/industrial and rural property.
2. Please give the same figures for April of 2015.
3. Please give the same figures for April of 2014.
4. Please give the same figures for April of 2013.
5. Please provide a qualitative description of changes in staffing levels for this function over the years identified.
6. Is the turnaroud time for such certificates a performance criteria, of any description, under the Propel terms of engagement. Also, having regard to the Propel terms of engagement is Council actually able to formally set goals for the turnaround of these certificates. These two question may be answered under confidential cover if considered appropriate.
7. Looking to the future what are the goals of Council generally as to the turnaround time for these certificates. Are these goals or will these goals be recorded in any written policy of Council, and if so please identify as much.
A response to these questions will be provided in the May 2016 business papers.
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FILE NO: 075691.2016
SUBJECT: Planning Agreement Policy
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Endorses the principles of the draft Planning Agreement Policy.
2. Exhibits the draft Planning Agreement Policy.
3. Notes that a report be brought back to Council following exhibition of the draft policy.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 083466.2016
SUBJECT: Liverpool City Centre Contributions Plan Review
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Exhibits the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2016 – Liverpool City Centre; and
2. Notes that a report will be brought back to Council following exhibition of the draft plan.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council:
1. Exhibits the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2016 – Liverpool City Centre; and
3. Notes that a report will be brought back to Council following exhibition of the draft plan.
3. Investigate staging payments over the progress of the development.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 084561.2016
SUBJECT: Revised Contributions Plan for Established Areas
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Exhibits the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2016 – Established Areas;
2. Notes that a study will be undertaken to assess the likely impact that the proposed levy would have on the economic feasibility of development in the established areas; and
3. Notes that a report will be brought back to Council following exhibition of the draft plan.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
FILE NO: 088095.2016
SUBJECT: Endorsement of Liverpool Access Committee 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the applicants outlined in the confidential report as members of the Liverpool Access Committee.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Waller Seconded: Clr Stanley
That:
1. Council endorses the applicants outlined in the table below as members of the Liverpool Access Committee.
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Name |
Suburb |
Representation Category |
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Harley Davidson |
Lurnea |
Category 1 |
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Peter Fraser |
Liverpool |
Category 1 |
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Jim Simpson |
Liverpool |
Category 1 |
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Andy Watts |
Austral |
Category 1 |
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Olilie Lassen |
Ashcroft |
Category 1 |
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Lyn Bright |
Minto |
Category 2 |
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Ellie Robertson |
Holsworthy |
Category 3 |
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Jane Chigley |
Liverpool |
Category 3 |
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Sean Langshaw |
Green Valley |
Category 3 |
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Rebecca Scirolli |
Lurnea |
Category 3 |
2. The Charter read, “that the quorum be 5 including one Councillor”.
3. The Charter read under “Membership”, “The Mayor (or their delegate) and a Councillor nominated by Council. This can be the same Councillor”.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 088233.2016
SUBJECT: Tender ST2529 - Design and Documentation of Carnes Hill North Sporting Precinct
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RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. In accordance with Section 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation, declines to accept any of the tenders for ST2529 – Design and Documentation of Carnes Hill North Sporting Precinct and cancels the proposal for the contract. 2. Makes public its decision regarding Tender ST2529 – Design and Documentation of Carnes Hill North Sporting Precinct. 3. Keeps confidential the details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That Council:
1. In accordance with Section 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation, declines to accept any of the tenders for ST2529 – Design and Documentation of Carnes Hill North Sporting Precinct and cancels the proposal for the contract.
2. Makes public its decision regarding Tender ST2529 – Design and Documentation of Carnes Hill North Sporting Precinct.
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.
4. Supports officers endeavours to seek reimbursement from the Wests Tigers for the time spent on this application.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 10.30pm.
Clr Waller left the Chambers at 10.32pm.
Clr Hadid returned to the Chambers at 10.34pm.
Clr Waller returned to the Chambers at 10.34pm.
FILE NO: 091846.2016
SUBJECT: Waste Management Audit and Process Review Update
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 094902.2016
SUBJECT: Liverpool Civic Place Project, 52 Scott Street, Liverpool - Development Update and Vacant Possession
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Agrees to the Vacant Possession agreements with the two existing tenants at 52 Scott Street, Liverpool, as outlined in the confidential report;
2. Authorises the Acting Chief Executive Officer, or his/her nominee, to negotiate and/or formalise both Vacant Possession agreements as outlined in the confidential report;
3. Notes the executed Heads of Agreement with a prominent educational facility to lease space within 33 Moore Street, Liverpool and within the LCPP, once completed;
4. Keeps confidential the attachment supplied under separate cover containing the Vacant Possession agreements 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
5. Authorises the funding for the Vacant Possession agreement to be sourced from the General Property Reserve.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Balloot
That the recommendation be adopted.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Ristevski Seconded: Clr Stanley
That:
1. Council write to the State Government and University requesting that they pay for any costs associated with lease terminations on 52 Scott St, Liverpool.
2. A new valuation be conducted based on actual numbers and not assumptions and information be tabled at the Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss the impact of the budget.
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Hadid) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed motion (moved by Clr Ristevski) lapsed.
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FILE NO: 095983.2016
SUBJECT: PQ2517 Design and Construct Artwork - Carnes Hill
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RECOMMENDATION That Council: 1. Accept the Tender from Tilt Industrial Design Pty Ltd for Tender PQ2517 – Design and Construct Artwork for Carnes Hill Recreation and Community Precinct at the price specified in the confidential report. 2. Makes public its decision regarding tender PQ2517 – Design and Construct Artwork at Carnes Hill Recreation and Community Precinct. 3. Notes that the Acting Chief Executive Officer (or his delegate) 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.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
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FILE NO: 096058.2016
SUBJECT: ST2492 – Leisure Centre Management
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Decline to accept any tenders for ST2492 - Leisure Centre Management.
2. In accordance with Section 178(3)(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, enter into negotiations with Belgravia Leisure Pty Ltd and YMCA NSW with the view to entering into a contract for the E.G Whitlam Leisure Centre and the Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre.
3. In accordance with Section 178(3)(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, enter into negotiations with any person(s) or parties for the purchase of any equipment and services required for the operation and management of the Carnes Hill Recreation Centre, with a view to entering into a contract, or series of contracts, directed at facilitating the management and operation of that centre.
4. Delegate to the Acting Chief Executive Officer all necessary authority to finalise and execute a contract with the parties ultimately determined to present the best value for provision of the specified services.
5. In accordance with Section 178 (4) of the Local Government Regulations states its reasons for entering into negotiations as follows:
a. By further negotiation with Belgravia Leisure Pty Ltd and YMCA NSW, a value for money proposition for Council can be achieved for the Whitlam and Wenden Leisure Centres. b. The timeframe to the Carnes Hill Centre opening does not allow a fresh tender process, and further, that in light of a review of the tendered options as contained in the report of staff, exploration of alternative operating models may be warranted for that centre.
6. Keeps confidential the details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council:
1. Decline to accept any tenders for ST2492 - Leisure Centre Management.
2. In accordance with Section 178(3)(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, enter into negotiations with Belgravia Leisure Pty Ltd and YMCA NSW with the view to entering into a contract for the E.G Whitlam Leisure Centre and the Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre.
3. In accordance with Section 178(3)(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, enter into negotiations with any person(s) or parties for the purchase of any equipment and services required for the operation and management of the Carnes Hill Recreation Centre, with a view to entering into a contract, or series of contracts, directed at facilitating the management and operation of that centre.
4. Delegate to the Acting Chief Executive Officer all necessary authority to finalise and execute a contract with the parties ultimately determined to present the best value for provision of the specified services.
5. In accordance with Section 178 (4) of the Local Government Regulations states its reasons for entering into negotiations as follows:
a. By further negotiation with Belgravia Leisure Pty Ltd and YMCA NSW, a value for money proposition for Council can be achieved for the Whitlam and Wenden Leisure Centres.
b. The timeframe to the Carnes Hill Centre opening does not allow a fresh tender process, and further, that in light of a review of the tendered options as contained in the report of staff, exploration of alternative operating models may be warranted for that centre.
6. 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.
7. Negotiations should maintain or enhance current community users including not for profit organisations that are currently using the facilities.
8. At a future meeting a report to come back to Council to look at options for in-house management of the centres.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
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FILE NO: 100135.2016
SUBJECT: Tender WT2546 - Warren Service Way and Northumberland Street Car Parks Structural Repair and Crash Protection Barriers Installation Works
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Accepts the Tender from Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd for Tender WT2546 - Warren Service Way and Northumberland Street Car Park Structural Repair and Safety Barrier Upgrade Works as per Separable Portions 1 and 4, at the price specified in the confidential report.
2. Accepts the Tender from Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd for Tender WT2546 - Warren Service Way and Northumberland Street Car Park Structural Repair and Safety Barrier Upgrade Works as per Separable Portions 3 and 6, at the GST exclusive price of $310,268. Contract for this Separable Portion is to be awarded following approval of the 2016/17 Budget.
3. Makes public its decision regarding Tender WT2546 - Warren Service Way and Northumberland Street Car Park Structural Repair and Safety Barrier Upgrade Works.
4. Notes that the Director Infrastructure and Environment will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following publication of draft minutes on the Council website for the tender, giving it contractual effect, in accordance with delegated authority.
5. Keeps confidential the details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Stanley Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 10.46pm.
<Signature>
Name: Ned Mannoun
Title: Mayor
Date: 25 May 2016
I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 27 April 2016. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.