Agenda of Ordinary Meeting - 25 October 2017

Order of Business

PAGE TAB

Opening

Acknowledgment of Country, Prayer and National Anthem

Apologies

Condolences

Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 September 2017........................................................... 8

Declarations of Interest

Public Forum

Mayoral Report

NIL

Notices of Motion Of Rescission

NIL

Development Application Determination Report

NIL

City Economy and Growth Report

DPG 01 Street and Park Naming................................................................................. 36......... 1

DPG 02 CBD Committee Update................................................................................. 42......... 2

DPG 03 Tourism and Events Committee Update........................................................ 47......... 3

Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 01 Council Meeting Dates - January to December 2018.................................... 50......... 4

CEO 02 Mayoral Direction pursuant to Section 226(d) of the Local Government Act 1993 53 5

CEO 03 Voting delegates for the 2017 Local Government NSW Annual Conference 57 6

City Community and Culture Report

DCC 01 Grants, Donations, and Corporate Sponsorship............................................. 66......... 7

DCC 02 Draft Cultural Strategy.................................................................................... 81......... 8

DCC 03 Amendments to Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Policy .................. 84......... 9

DCC 04 Nomination of new sporting delegates for the Liverpool Sports Committee 104....... 10

City Corporate Report

CFO 01 Tabling of the Annual Pecuniary Interest Returns for Councillors and Staff 117....... 11

CFO 02 Investment Report - September 2017.......................................................... 119....... 12

CFO 03 Annual Financial Reports 2016/17................................................................ 129....... 13

CFO 04 Amendment to Council's Investment Policy................................................. 131....... 14

City Presentation Report

DCP 01 Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance & Resource Recovery Strategy 2017-21.................................................................................................................. 134....... 15

City Infrastructure and Environment Report

NIL

Committee Reports

CTTE 01 Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held 13 September 2017. Meeting Notes of the meetings held 12 July 2017 and 9 August 2017 ..................... 137....... 16

CTTE 02 Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of 18 September 2017 152 17

CTTE 03 Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday 7 September 2017.......................... 155....... 18

CTTE 04 Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on 14 September 2017 162 19

CTTE 05 Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee Meeting held on 31 August 2017 169 20

CTTE 06 Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 20 September 2017 180 21

CTTE 07 Strategic Panel ............................................................................................. 184....... 22

Questions with Notice

QWN 01 Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes............................................................... 190....... 23

QWN 02 Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes............................................................... 191....... 24

QWN 03 Question with Notice - Clr Harle................................................................... 193....... 25

Presentations by Councillors

Notices of Motion

NOM 01 New Train Timetable .................................................................................... 194....... 26

NOM 02 Cities Power Partnership ............................................................................. 198....... 27

NOM 03 Compliance Levy.......................................................................................... 201....... 28

NOM 04 Eleventh Avenue, Austral............................................................................. 203....... 29

NOM 05 Section 94 Contributions............................................................................... 205....... 30

NOM 06 City Centre Renewal..................................................................................... 207....... 31

Council in Closed Session

The following items are listed for consideration by Council in Closed Session with the public excluded, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 as listed below:

MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 27 September 2017

PRESENT:

Mayor Wendy Waller

Councillor Ayyad

Councillor Balloot (arrived at 6.02pm)

Councillor Hadchiti

Councillor Hadid

Councillor Hagarty

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda (arrived at 6.02pm)

Councillor Karnib (arrived at 6.02pm)

Councillor Rhodes

Councillor Shelton

Ms Kiersten Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer

Ms Julie Scott, Acting Director City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO

Mr Chris White, Director City Corporate

Dr Eddie Jackson, Director City Community and Culture

Mr Stephen Joannidis, Acting Director City Presentation

Mr Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment

The meeting commenced at 6.00pm

OPENING 6.00pm

Prayer

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, The prayer of the Council was read by Pastor

PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND Steve Riethmuller from Cartwright Gospel Chapel.

AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY

6.02pm – Clrs Balloot, Kaliyanda and Karnib arrived at the meeting.

APOLOGIES Nil

CONDOLENCES Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 30 August 2017 be confirmed as a true
record of that meeting subject to the commentary relating to NOMR 02 shown on page 45 of the Minutes being removed.

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

Declarations of Interest

Clr Harle declared a non pecuniary but significant interest in the following item:

Item: CONF 01 Order of Liverpool Awards

Reason: His wife is one of the nominees.

Clr Harle left the Chambers for the duration of this item.

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda

Mr Ian Bailey addressed the Council on the following matter:

Major Infrastructure and Airport.

2. Mr Robert Storey addressed the Council on the following matter:

Landscaping proposal at the industrial site at Coopers Paddock and the rehabilitation of the existing vegetated area at the new reserve known as Foreshore Reserve Warwick Farm.

Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That a three minute extension of time be given to Mr Storey.

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

Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That a further three minute extension of time be given to Mr Storey.

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

3. Mr Bradley Woods addressed the Council on the following matter:

Unauthorised Events in Chipping Norton Park.

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That a three minute extension of time be given to Mr Woods.

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

Representation – items on agenda

Nil

Chief Executive Officer Report

ITEM NO: CEO 01

FILE NO: 245065.2017

SUBJECT: Election of Deputy Mayor

RECOMMENDATION

That Council proceeds with the election of the Deputy Mayor to be conducted by the Returning Officer for the September 2017 – September 2018 period.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

Method of Election

That:

Council proceeds with the election of the Deputy Mayor to be conducted by the

Returning Officer for the September 2017 – September 2018 period.

2. That the method of election for the position of Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council

for the term September 2017 – September 2018 be determined by open voting (show of hands).

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

Nominations

Nominations were called for the position of Deputy Mayor by the Chief Executive

Officer as the Returning Officer.

The Chief Executive Officer advised that two nominations had been received, being

for Clr Karnib and Clr Ayyad. The following votes were recorded:

Clr Karnib - 5 votes

Clr Ayyad - 6 votes

Clr Ayyad was declared the Deputy Mayor.

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Balloot

That:

Councillor Ayyad be declared the Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council for the

term 27 September 2017 to 26 September 2018.

2. Council’s Register of Delegations be amended accordingly.

All ballot papers be collected and destroyed by the Returning Officer.

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

ITEM NO: CEO 02

FILE NO: 245299.2017

SUBJECT: Appointment of Councillors to Committees and Affiliated Bodies

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Appoints Councillors as representatives to the following Committees for the period to September 2018:

a. Aboriginal Consultative Committee

b. Audit, Rick & Improvement Committee

c. Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce

d. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board

e. Environment Advisory Committee

f. Heritage Advisory Committee

g. Intermodal Committee

h. Liverpool Access Committee

i. Liverpool Sports Committee

j. Tourism & Events Committee

k. Youth Council

2. Notes that all Councillors are members of the following Committees, and as such specific appointments are not required;

l. Budget Review Panel

m. Strategic Panel

n. Civic Advisory Committee

o. Community & Safety Prevention Committee

3. Notes that a separate report will be submitted to the October 2017 Council meeting in relation to the establishment of a CBD Committee as resolved by Council at the 26 July 2017 meeting.

4. Appoints Councillors as representatives to the following community committees and affiliated bodies and notifies them of their representatives for the period to September 2018:

a. Georges River Combined Councils Committee

b. South West Regional Planning Panel

c. Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre

d. Liverpool Traffic Committee

e. Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee

f. Macarthur Zone Bushfire Liaison Committee

g. Macarthur/Liverpool Community Relations Commission Regional Advisory Council

h. NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association

i. The South West Sydney Academy of Sport

j. Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

Appoints the following Councillors to the Committees (shown below) for the period to September 2018:

Aboriginal Consultative Committee
Representatives	Mayor Waller, Clr Rhodes and Clr Shelton

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
Representatives	Deputy Mayor Ayyad and Clr Harle

Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce
Taskforce to be deleted

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board
Representatives	Mayor Waller and Deputy Mayor Ayyad

Environment Advisory Committee
Representatives	Clr Harle and Clr Shelton

Heritage Advisory Committee
Representatives	Clr Hadid and Clr Harle

Intermodal Committee
Representative	Clr Hadchiti

Liverpool Access Committee
Representatives	Mayor Waller and Clr Harle

Liverpool Sports Committee
Representative	Clr Hadid

Tourism & Events Committee (to be re-established as resolved by Council at 30/8/17 Council meeting)
Representatives	Deputy Mayor Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes

Youth Council
Representatives	Mayor Waller, Clr Hagarty and Clr Kaliyanda

Budget Review Panel
Representatives	All Councillors

Strategic Panel
Representatives	All Councillors

Civic Advisory Committee
Representatives	All Councillors

Community and Safety Prevention Committee
Representatives	All Councillors

Notes that a separate report will be submitted to the October 2017 Council meeting relating to the establishment of a CBD Committee and nominates Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes as members.

Appoints the following Councillor Representatives to the following external committees and notifies them of Council representatives till September 2018:

Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC)
Representatives	Clr Harle and Clr Shelton

Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre
Representatives	Clr Hagarty and Clr Karnib with Clr Balloot as an alternate

Liverpool Traffic Committee
Representatives	Deputy Mayor Ayyad

Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee
Representative	Clr Harle

Macarthur Zone Bushfire Liaison Committee
Representatives	Clr Harle

Macarthur/Liverpool Multiculturalism NSW
Representatives	Clr Hagarty and Clr Harle

NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association (NSW MPLA)
Representative	Clr Kaliyanda

South West Regional Planning Panel
Representatives	Clr Hadchiti and Clr Hadid, with Clr Harle and Clr Rhodes as the alternates

South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS)
Representative	Clr Rhodes

Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC)
Representatives	Mayor Waller and Clr Rhodes, with Clr Balloot as the alternate.

4. Holds the Councillor Briefing Session, Strategic Panel and Budget Review Panel during normal business hours.

5. Provide Councillors with agendas and minutes of other external bodies/organisations that are attended by CEO/Mayor such as the City Deals meetings.

Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Karnib

That Council:

Appoints the following Councillors to the Committees, shown below, for the period to September 2018:

Aboriginal Consultative Committee
Representatives	Mayor Waller, Clr Rhodes and Clr Shelton

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
Representatives	Deputy Mayor Ayyad and Clr Harle

Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce
Taskforce to be deleted

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board
Representatives	Mayor Waller and Deputy Mayor Ayyad

Environment Advisory Committee
Representatives	Clr Harle and Clr Shelton

Heritage Advisory Committee
Representatives	Clr Hadid and Clr Harle

Intermodal Committee
Representative	Clr Hadchiti

Liverpool Access Committee
Representatives	Mayor Waller and Clr Harle

Liverpool Sports Committee
Representative	Clr Hadid

Tourism & Events Committee (to be re-established as resolved by Council at 30/8/17 Council meeting)
Representatives	Deputy Mayor Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes

Youth Council
Representatives	Mayor Waller, Clr Hagarty and Clr Kaliyanda

Budget Review Panel
Representatives	All Councillors

Strategic Panel
Representatives	All Councillors

Civic Advisory Committee
Representatives	All Councillors

Community and Safety Prevention Committee
Representatives	All Councillors

Notes that a separate report will be submitted to the October 2017 Council meeting relating to the establishment of a CBD Committee and nominates Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes as members.

Appoints the following Councillor Representatives to the following external committees and notifies them of Council representatives till September 2018:

Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC)
Representatives	Clr Harle and Clr Shelton

Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre
Representatives	Clr Hagarty and Clr Karnib with Clr Balloot as an alternate

Liverpool Traffic Committee
Representatives	Deputy Mayor Ayyad

Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee
Representative	Clr Harle

Macarthur Zone Bushfire Liaison Committee
Representatives	Clr Harle

Macarthur/Liverpool Multiculturalism NSW
Representatives	Clr Hagarty and Clr Harle

NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association (NSW MPLA)
Representative	Clr Kaliyanda

South West Regional Planning Panel
Representatives	Clr Hadchiti and Clr Hadid, with Clr Harle and Clr Rhodes as the alternates

South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS)
Representative	Clr Rhodes

Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC)
Representatives	Mayor Waller and Clr Rhodes, with Clr Balloot as the alternate.

4. Provide Councillors with agendas and minutes of other external bodies/organisations that are attended by CEO/Mayor such as the City Deals meetings.

On being put to the meeting the Motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed Motion (moved by Clr Hagarty) therefore lapsed.

Division called (for the motion moved by Clr Hadchiti):

Vote for: Clr Ayyad

Clr Balloot

Clr Hadchiti

Clr Hadid

Clr Harle

Clr Rhodes

Vote against: Mayor Waller

Clr Hagarty

Clr Kaliyanda

Clr Karnib

Clr Shelton

Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

City Economy and Growth Report

DPG 01

Street and Park Naming

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage
File Ref	265227.2017
Report By	Louis Chen - Town Planner Trainee
Approved By	Julie Scott - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s support to proceed with current street and park naming requests. All street and park names have been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy and in consultation with the Geographical Names Board (GNB) of NSW.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Supports the street and park names noted in this report; and

2. Delegates to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to begin the process of gazettal.

REPORT

Six street naming proposals were received in September 2017. All street names have been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy, in consultation with the Geographical Names Board (GNB) of NSW. The names have been checked for duplication using the GNB’s Online Road Naming System.

Item 1: 25 Sixteenth Avenue, Austral (DA-648/2016)

An application has been received for the approved development located at 25 Sixteenth Avenue, Austral. The proposed street names are consistent with the local theme of wheat varieties, and are:

· Scythe Avenue; and

· Mace Street.

Item 2: 20 Fourteenth Avenue, Austral (DA-619/2016)

An application has been received for the approved development located at 20 Fourteenth Avenue, Austral. The proposed street names are consistent with the local theme of goat breeds, and are:

· Yawa Street;

· Lamancha Road; and

· Carpathian Road.

Item 3: 220 Seventh Avenue, Austral (DA-1182/2015)

An application has been received for the approved development located at 220 Seventh Avenue, Austral. The proposed street names are consistent with the local theme of agricultural names, and are:

· Cultivation Road; and

· Haybale Street.

Item 4: 10 Seventeenth Avenue, Austral (DA-1122/2016)

An application has been received for the approved development located at 10 Seventeenth Avenue, Austral. The proposed street names are consistent with the local theme of wheat varieties, and are as follows:

· Chara Road; and

· Jandaroi Street.

Item 5: 80 Seventeenth Avenue, Austral (DA-1256/2015)

An application has been received for the approved development located at 80 Seventeenth Avenue, Austral. Naparoo Street is proposed and is consistent with the local theme of wheat varieties.

Item 6: 230 Sixth Avenue, Austral (DA-1053/2016)

An application has been received for the approved development located at 230 Sixth Avenue, Austral. The proposed street names are consistent with the local theme of horse breeds and colours, and are:

· Dartmoor Lane;

· Hackney Street; and

· Connemara Street.

Item 7: Additional street names for contingency

As the above names are yet to be endorsed by GNB, it is suggested that following additional names are endorsed by Council in the event that the above mentioned names are objected to by GNB. This will allow for contingency and reduce processing time for the applicants. If not required, these names can be used for other new streets in Austral.

Horse breeds and colours	Agricultural theme
Saddlebred;	Pome;
Oldenburg;	Coulter;
Cremello; and	Bullock; and
Andalusian.	Fallow.
Wheat varieties	Goat breeds
Peake;	Duan;
Corack;	Chappar;
Fang;	Bilberry; and
Estoc; and	Aleppo.
Wallup.

Park Naming

Item 1: Augusta Cullen Plaza - LOT 101 DP 1143458

Augusta Cullen Park was assigned on 19th September 2003. The area has recently been redeveloped incorporating new apartments. As part of the redevelopment, the park was relocated to the east of the site and contains a new court yard around the heritage item at 308 Macquarie Street. This land is owned by Council. After consultation with GNB, it is recommended that the name be changed to Augusta Cullen Plaza, given the size and the reduced grassed area. The submission to GNB will also note the change in location of the park.

Next Steps

All street names will be:

· Placed on public notification for 28 days in the local newspaper;

· The GNB and other relevant state agencies (Australia Post, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Police Force) will be notified using the GNB’s Online Road Naming System to seek endorsement.

A park naming request will be sent to GNB for their approval. GNB will undertake all further actions in this process.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership	Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility.
Legislative	Roads Act 1993

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

City Economy and Growth Report

DPG 02

CBD Committee Update

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	271924.2017
Report By	Vi Girgis - Senior Officer City Precinct
Approved By	Julie Scott - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 26 July 2017, Council resolved to form a CBD Committee of stakeholders to collaborate on the issues in the CBD and to work with Council to assist in the CBD’s operational success as a commercial centre.

Staff have investigated Council’s existing advisory, governance and decision-making bodies and have found that the City Centre District Forum and Strategic Panel currently, and jointly, fulfill the roles that a proposed CBD Committee would undertake.

Instead of instating a new CBD Committee which has similar purposes and functions as existing bodies, Council staff recommend the following:

1. That ‘City Centre Activation’ becomes a standing item on the City Centre District Forum agenda, with the Senior Officer City Precinct (or delegate) presenting updates on the City Centre Activation Strategy and related activities, and safety, maintenance and cleanliness matters.

2. That, through the platform of the City Centre District Forum, local community members, business owners and external stakeholders may continue to raise issues and set agenda items for discussion in line with processes for lodging requests at District Forums.

3. That ‘City Centre Activation’ become a standing item on the Strategic Panel agenda, with the Senior Officer City Precinct (or delegate) presenting updates on the City Centre Activation Strategy and related activities, and safety, maintenance and cleanliness matters.

All issues raised at the City Centre District Forum and/or decisions made at the Strategic Panel, relating to city centre activation, will be reported to Council through the Meeting Minutes relating to the Forum and Panel, as per standard protocol.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the recommendations outlined in this report.

REPORT

At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 26 July 2017, Council item QWN 01resolved to:

1. Form a CBD Committee of stakeholders to collaborate on the issues in the CBD and to work with Council to assist in the CBD’s operational success as a commercial centre;

2. Establish a Charter for this Committee; and

3. Establish a recruitment process through expressions of interest for membership to this Committee.

In response to this resolution, staff have investigated Council’s existing advisory, governance and decision-making bodies and have found that the City Centre District Forum and Strategic Panel currently, and jointly, fulfill the roles that a proposed CBD Committee would undertake.

Relevant details from the District Forums Terms of Reference and Strategic Panel Charter are outlined below:

DISTRICT FORUMS TERMS OF REFERENCE (adopted by Council on 1 February 2017)

Relevant sections of the District Forums Terms of Reference are:

Section 3 Purpose/Objectives

3.1 Council has a key role in creating socially just, inclusive and sustainable communities.

3.2 Council has established Forums as a means to develop and strengthen strong community bonds by ensuring ongoing dialogue between Council and the community about important matters affecting local communities, including those matters that affect the broader Liverpool Local Government Area.

3.3 Forums are based on the principle that Council and the community work best in partnership. Views expressed by participants at Forums may help shape and inform Council in its decision making.

Section 4 Functions

4.1 Forums provide opportunities for Council to:

a) Engage with and consult with the community about local matters, including those affecting the broader Liverpool Local Government Area;

b) Convey information about Council services and operations;

c) Encourage active and meaningful community participation in Council matters;

d) Provide the community with the means to identify and help to solve local issues and to take appropriate action, where possible; and

e) Respond appropriately to the community on matters raised.

4.2 The following are examples of matters which may be referred at appropriate times by Council to Forums to obtain feedback:

a) Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget;

b) Capital works affecting specific districts, such as proposals for maintenance or upgrading of parks, roads and footpaths and community facilities;

c) Proposed Master Plans;

d) Significant policy reviews such as Local Environment Plans;

e) Plans of Management;

f) Local operational issues relating to levels or standards of service; and

g) Review of Liverpool Listens consultations.

4.3 At each Forum participants will have the opportunity to propose agenda items for future Forums. The Chairperson has the following options for dealing with agenda items raised by participants:

a) Arrange topical presentations;

b) Organise workshops to build community capacity;

c) Refer the issue to an appropriate Council manager or director to provide a direct written and timely response to a future Forum;

d) Initiate a telephone call or a separate meeting with relevant members of Council staff;

e) Refer the issue to Council’s Customer Request System for action.

Section 5 Outcomes

5.1 Forums should assist Council to:

a) Foster informed and engaged local communities;

b) Value and encourage local community input in decision making;

c) Encourage greater levels of local community support, participation and collaboration in relation to Council activities and projects;

d) Achieve greater participation in community-led projects;

e) Improve the process of community consultation;

f) Create greater transparency in terms of Council decision-making processes; and

g) Deepen the level of trust between Council and the community it serves.

STRATEGIC PANEL CHARTER (adopted by Council on 23 November 2016)

Relevant sections of the Strategic Panel Charter are:

Section 3 Status of Panel

3.1 The Panel is an advisory body tasked with providing advice and recommendations to Council.

Section 4 Purpose

4.1 This Panel has been established to provide relevant advice and recommendations to Council relating to:

a) The long-term strategic direction of Liverpool city, in particular in the areas of economic and social development as articulated in Liverpool’s Community Strategic Plan;

b) The development and delivery of a range of city centre revitalisation initiatives, projects and events;

c) Development which impacts Liverpool city, including the proposed intermodal at Moorebank and the Badgerys Creek Airport.

Section 5 Functions

5.1 The functions of the Panel are to:

a) Raise emerging local social and economic development issues and make recommendations for solutions and actions;

b) Review recommendations from District Forums and other community oriented bodies and assess these against Council’s overall strategic direction;

c) Make recommendations for the expenditure of funds towards projects which activate the city centre, in line with the City Development Fund Policy;

d) Coordinate Council’s response to proposed developments which impact the city of Liverpool, such as the proposed intermodal at Moorebank and the Badgerys Creek Airport.

Section 6 Outcomes

6.1 The Panel aims to assist Council in:

a) Achieving an integrated and coordinated approach to the delivery of strategic projects and initiatives which allow Council to achieve its long-term objectives;

b) Improving the social and economic profile of Liverpool;

c) Encouraging investment and business growth, enhance tourism and attract visitors to the Liverpool Local Government Area;

d) Achieving urban, business and community renewal of the Liverpool city centre;

e) Ensuring that all approved events are relevant to the local community and represent Liverpool’s diversity, community spirit and inclusive nature.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The functions of both the City Centre District Forum and the Strategic Panel currently, and jointly, fulfil those of a proposed CBD Committee, particularly given that issues raised and recommendations made at the City Centre District Forum are reported back to the Strategic Panel for further consideration and action.

Council’s Governance Unit and Internal Ombudsman have advised that forming a CBD Committee would be a duplication of existing functions, thereby increasing the ‘red tape’ surrounding the formation and maintenance of such bodies, and putting additional strain on Council’s resources.

Instead of instating a new CBD Committee which has similar purposes and functions as existing bodies, Council staff recommends the following:

1. That ‘City Centre Activation’ become a standing item on the City Centre District Forum agenda, with the Senior Officer City Precinct (or delegate) presenting updates on the City Centre Activation Strategy and related activities, and safety, maintenance and cleanliness matters.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Encourage and promote businesses to develop in the hospital, health and medical precinct (of the City Centre). Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries. Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities (in the City Centre).
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

City Economy and Growth Report

DPG 03

Tourism and Events Committee Update

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Attract businesses for economic growth and employment opportunities
File Ref	272393.2017
Report By	Vi Girgis - Senior Officer City Precinct
Approved By	Julie Scott - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 30 August 2017, Council item DPG 02 resolved to reinstate the Tourism and Events Committee and its Charter and be ready for commencement in November 2017.

The resolved commencement date of November 2017 is not feasible within current Council capacity, resources and timeframes. Council requires adequate lead-time to form a robust governance structure and thorough Expression of Interest (EOI) process in order to attract high-quality members to the Committee and ensure that it is delivered to its fullest potential.

The report herein outlines a revised timeline for the formation of the Tourism and Events Committee.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council brings forth a report in December 2017 for endorsement of members of the Tourism and Events Committee.

REPORT

At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 30 August 2017, Council item DPG 02 resolved to:

1. Receive and note the findings outlined in the Tourism Report presented.

2. Adopt the option of Council participation in Western Sydney Business Connection’s Western Sydney Visitor Strategy.

3. Reinstate the Tourism and Events Committee and its Charter and be ready for commencement in November 2017.

4. Look into the option of Liverpool City Council’s Destination Management Plan from Council’s Tourism Report as a stand-alone time on the Tourism and Events Committee agenda.

5. Develop a What’s On in Liverpool website to set out events in Liverpool.

6. That the Tourism and Events Committee review all of these issues and report back to Council.

This report relates primarily to point number 3 of the resolution. The resolved commencement date of November 2017 for the reinstated Tourism and Events Committee is not feasible within current Council capacity, resources and timeframes. Council requires adequate lead-time to form a robust governance structure and thorough EOI process in order to attract high-quality members to the Committee and ensure that it is delivered to its fullest potential. A longer lead-time for this process falls reasonably in line with the formation of other Council committees. For example, the most recent Heritage Advisory Committee EOI round commenced in February 2017 and concluded in May 2017.

A revised timeline for the formation of the Tourism and Events Committee is as such:

1. October 2017 – finalisation of governance structure including:

(a) Updating the previous Tourism and Events Committee Charter so that it is aligned with Our Home, Liverpool 2027, Council’s Community Strategic Plan.

(b) Finalising the EOI process, including criteria for membership.

2. November 2017 – roll-out of EOI, including:

(a) Advertising of the EOI on various online and print media platforms.

(b) Selection process administered by an internal panel.

3. 13 December 2017 Ordinary Council Meeting – endorsement of Committee members by Council.

4. Early February 2018 – commencement of the Tourism and Events Committee through the first meeting, with the Mayor as Chairperson of the Committee.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries. Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities (in the City Centre). Potential cost implications related to resourcing staff to run the Committee and undertake any actions arising.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 01

Council Meeting Dates - January to December 2018

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	256414.2017
Report By	George Georgakis - Manager Council and Executive Services
Approved By	Kiersten Fishburn - Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is to confirm the Council meeting schedule for 2018. It is proposed that Council meetings for the 2018 calendar year continue to be held monthly commencing at 6.00pm and be scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month, with exception where required. It is also proposed that one meeting of 2018 be held in the rural area.

It is recommended that Council adopt the proposed meeting dates for 2018 as contained in this report.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Confirms the Council meeting time as 6.00pm and Council meeting dates for the 2018 calendar year as follows:

· 7 February 2018

· 28 February 2018

· 28 March 2018

· 26 April 2018

· 30 May 2018

· 27 June 2018

· 25 July 2018

· 29 August 2018

· 26 September 2018

· 31 October 2018

· 21 November 2018

· 12 December 2018

2. Hold one Council meeting of 2018 in the rural area (with date to be determined by the CEO subject to venue availability).

3. Places appropriate notices in the local newspapers advising the community of the dates and commencing times of Council meetings for the 2018 calendar year.

REPORT

Section 365 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that councils must meet at least 10 times per year. Section 366 of the Act makes provision for additional meetings to be called if necessary.

To assist in meeting statutory requirements and provide reporting consistency, it is proposed that the Council meetings for the 2018 calendar year remain on a monthly cycle, commencing at 6.00pm. The meetings are proposed to fall on the last Wednesday of each month with the exception of January, April, November and December. A meeting in early February is recommended to be held to deal with business accumulated during the January break. The April meeting is recommended to be held on Thursday 26 April as the last Wednesday of the month falls on Anzac Day, which is a public holiday. The November meeting is recommended to be held on the third Wednesday of November to allow for more even spacing of meetings at the end of the year. The December meeting is recommended to be held on the second Wednesday in the month, to allow time for resolutions to be actioned (where possible) before the Christmas break.

It is also recommended that one meeting of 2018 is held in the rural area with the CEO to determine the date subject to venue availability.

Additional meetings can be called at any time if necessary, subject to appropriate notice provisions. These could cater for extraordinary matters that arise from time to time or to prevent agenda items becoming too voluminous.

It is therefore recommended that Council adopts the meeting dates for the 2018 calendar year as outlined in Table 1.

Table 1 – Proposed Council meeting dates 2018

Meeting date	Comments
7 February 2018	First meeting after January break to deal with accumulated business.
28 February 2018	Last Wednesday of the month.
28 March 2018	Last Wednesday of the month.
26 April 2018	Last Thursday of the month as the last Wednesday of the month is Anzac day.
30 May 2018	Last Wednesday of the month.
27 June 2018	Last Wednesday of the month.
25 July 2018	Last Wednesday of the month.
29 August 2018	Last Wednesday of the month.
26 September 2018	Last Wednesday of the month.
31 October 2018	Last Wednesday of the month.
21 November 2018	Third Wednesday of the month.
12 December 2018	Second Wednesday of the month.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Section 365 of the Local Government Act 1993

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 03

Voting delegates for the 2017 Local Government NSW Annual Conference

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	271674.2017
Report By	George Georgakis - Manager Council and Executive Services
Approved By	Kiersten Fishburn - Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

To advise Councillors of the number of voting delegates it is entitled to at the 2017 Local Government NSW Annual Conference and for Council to determine its voting delegates.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council determine its voting delegates for the 2017 Local Government NSW Annual Conference and that Local Government NSW be advised accordingly.

REPORT

A report was submitted to the 27 September 2017 Council meeting in relation to the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference to be held from 4 to 6 December 2017 in Sydney.

At that meeting Council resolved:

That Council:

1. Endorse the key issues to be submitted for consideration at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference; and

2. Notes that a further report will be submitted to Council in October 2017 for Council to determine its voting delegates.

This year the Conference will involve two types of voting.

LGNSW’s rules require the development of two rolls of voters, one for voting on policy motions, and a separate roll of voters for voting in the elections for LGNSW’s Office Bearers and Board.

LGNSW have advised that Liverpool City Council will be entitled to 10 voting delegates for voting on policy motions and also for voting in the elections for LGNSW’s Office Bearers and Board. Their correspondence is attached to this report.

LGNSW have also advised that as Councillor Hadid is a Board Member, he is also entitled to a vote. This effectively means that if the Mayor and our 10 Councillors attend the conference, each of them will be entitled to a vote.

All Councillors except Councillor Ayyad (as of time of writing) have confirmed that they will be attending the conference.

Council is to nominate the names of their voting delegates for voting on motions and, the names of their voting delegates for voting in the elections for Office Bearers and the Board.

Councils have until 1 November 2017 to provide LGNSW with the names of their voting delegates.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Early bird registration costs for the conference are $899 and funds have been allowed for this in Council’s budget.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. Regulate for a mix of housing types that responds to different population groups such as young families and older people. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Correspondence from LGNSW regarding voting entitlements

Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

City Community and Culture Report

DCC 01

Grants, Donations, and Corporate Sponsorship

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community
File Ref	255532.2017
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

Council is committed to building strong and resilient communities in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA) and to maximising social wellbeing. One way of achieving these goals is to provide financial support in the form of grants, donations, and sponsorships to individuals and groups to develop leadership skills, increase participation in community activities and address identified social issues.

This report presents the funding recommendations for the Community Grants Program and the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program for Council’s consideration.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the funding recommendation for the amount of $9,840 (GST exclusive) under the Community Grants Program:

Applicant	Project	Amount Recommended
Liverpool Women’s Resource Centre	Trauma training for local community workers	$4,960
Hume Community Housing Association	Broadening your world view to learn and respect others	$4,880

That Council endorses the funding recommendation for the amount of $10,000 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program:

Applicant	Project	Amount Recommended
Liverpool Christians Community Celebrations Inc.	Liverpool Carols in the Park	$10,000

REPORT

Community Grants

Twenty-two applications were received for round one of the Community Grants Program. Two applications met the program criteria, demonstrated links to the policy priorities, and are recommended for funding. The applications are outlined in the table below.

Applicant	Liverpool Women’s Resource Centre
Location	Ashcroft
Organisation Status	Australian Charity and Not-for profit
Project Name	Trauma training for local community workers
Description	Objectives: Education training to upskill and build staff capacity at the Women’s Resource Centre to manage and support victims of trauma through the ‘Rock and Water’ and ‘Wrapped in Angels’ program. Staff will be accredited with the skills and knowledge to offer workshops and training to victims. Outcomes: · The Centre will have accredited facilitators available in the Liverpool LGA to deliver ‘Rock and Water’ and ‘Wrapped in Angels’ programs. · Provide a venue within the Liverpool LGA that offers access to evidence based programs for families, women and children within the Liverpool LGA. · Community organisations and schools will have the support service available to meet the needs of their clients and students.
Beneficiaries	· Local families, children and women who are victims of trauma in the Liverpool LGA. · Support services and local community organisations by referring clients to attend the program.
Amount Requested	$ 4,960.00	Amount Recommended	$ 4,960.00
Recommended for Funding	Supporting the program advocates Council's stance against domestic and family violence and allocation of Council funds to support women and children who are victims of violence. The applicant has demonstrated links that supports the priorities of the Community Grants program and Council’s Community Strategic Plan: · Delivery of Creating Connections by implementing access and equity to all members of the community · Capacity building · The applicant has demonstrated capacity to deliver and sustain the project · The project strategies are innovative and studies supporting the program demonstrates benefits, particularly for children

Applicant	Hume Community Housing Association
Location	Liverpool
Organisation Status	Public Benevolent Institution
Project Name	Broadening Your World View To Learn and Respect Others
Description	Objectives: An Aboriginal education focus project for the residents living in Liverpool LGA. The project is planned to take place during the 2018 ‘Reconciliation Week’ to foster relationships between aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and new arrivals working together towards reconciliation. The project is to understand Aboriginal history through cultural talks, bush resources and art. Outcomes: · Two excursion experiences to the Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre for children and their families, and seniors. · Increased awareness, respect and appreciation of Aboriginal people and their culture. · Strengthen community cohesion in Liverpool LGA. · Increased recreational opportunities for residents in Liverpool LGA.
Beneficiaries	Up to 100 Liverpool residents will directly be involved and participate in the project, however there will be a flow-on beneficiary with friends and/or relatives of the participants who will share knowledge of their experience about Aboriginal culture.
Amount Requested	$4,880.00	Amount Recommended	$4,880.00
Recommended for funding	The project will provide a unique experience for participants as the Liverpool LGA does not have a local educational cultural program like the one being offered at Rouse Hill. The project directly aligns with Council’s key priorities as well as engaging with both state and federal priorities of social inclusion for the Aboriginal community. The applicant has demonstrated links to Council’s Community Strategic Plan and aligns activities with outcomes outlined in Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan: · Direction 1 and Direction 4 · Community Pride and Heritage

The following 20 applications did not meet the eligibility criteria of the Grants and Donations Policy and are not recommended for funding. Reasons for ineligibility are grouped and outlined in the table below. The Grants and Donations Policy is attached to this report for the information of Councillors.

Applicant has not submitted an acquittal for previous funding

The following applicants do not meet the eligibility criteria for funding under the Grants and Donation Policy: 6.1 a) Acquit previous Council grants/donations and have no outstanding debts to Council.

Applicant	The Junction Works Limited
Application number:	CGR1054
The applicant’s acquittal requirement has not been met for previously funded Community Grant ‘TJW Youth Clicks Breakfast Club’ (project end date 12/04/2018)

Applicant	Bonnie Support Services Limited
Application number:	CGR1056
The applicant’s acquittal requirement has not been met for a project previously funded in Community Grant Round ‘Milk Crate Theatre’ (project end date 26/09/2017)

Applicant	The Shepherd Centre
Application number:	CGR1074
The applicant’s acquittal requirements have not been met for projects previously funded: Community Grant ‘Hear We Go’ (project end date 31/12/2017) and Matching Grant ‘Solar installation and painting works’ (project end date 21/12/2017)

Applicant	The Australian Foundation for Disability
Application number:	CGR1078
The applicant’s acquittal requirement has not been met for a project previously funded Sustainable Environment Grant ‘Recycling for Lurnea Community Participation Day Program’ (project end date 01/03/2018)

Applicant	SVSG Sydney Inc.
Application number:	CGR1081
The applicant’s acquittal requirement has not been met for a project previously funded Community Grant ‘Sydney Friends of Hope Pacific Youth Self Awareness Project’ (project end date 05/03/2018)

Application by a Government Department

Applicant

Cecil Hills Public School

Application number:

CGR1055

The applicant does not meet eligibility criteria for funding under the Grants and Donation Policy

6. General exclusions and ineligibility

· 6.2 d) From government departments

· 6.2 f) For general fundraising activities, general operational expenditure (e.g. administration, insurance), shortfalls in funding by government departments or completed/retrospective projects

Applications requesting funds for general fundraising and operational expenditure

The following applicants do not meet the eligibility criteria for funding under the Grants and Donation Policy:

6.2 f) For general fundraising activities, general operational expenditure (e.g. administration, insurance, office equipment), shortfalls in funding by government departments or completed/retrospective projects.

6.2 g) Projects that will rely on recurrent funding from Council.

Applicant

Liverpool State Emergency Services

Application number:

CGR1050

The applicant’s request for funding is to purchase general office equipment for training

Applicant

HammondCare

Application number:

CGR1074

· The applicant’s request for funding is to purchase iPads for people with dementia

· The applicant is not an incorporated body and has not nominated an auspice agency

Applicant	Salvation Army Youth link
Application number:	CGR1070
The applicant’s request for funding is to purchase iPads for staff.

Applicant

Autism Advisory and Support Service

Application number:

CGR1082

The applicant’s request for funding is to purchase office equipment such as tables and safety flood lights.

Applicant	Outreach
Application number:	CGR1085
The applicant’s request for funding is to support an existing operational program.

Applicant	Lao Oz Incorporated
Application number:	CGR1057
The applicant’s request for funding is to complete an overseas projects and us of funds for travel, airfares and accommodation.

Applicant

Liverpool City Brass Band Inc.

Application Number

CGR1087

The applicant’s request for funding is to purchase general equipment such as drum kit for the band.

General exclusions and ineligibility under the Policy criteria:

The following applicants do not meet the eligibility criteria for funding under the Grants and Donation Policy section 6.

Applicant

Inspire Youth and Community Centre

Application number:

CGR1049

6.2 g) Projects that will rely on recurrent funding from Council

The applicant request for funding is to purchase tools for an existing funded program.

Applicant

Language Festival Association

Application number:

CGR1053

· 6.2 g) Projects that will rely on recurrent funding from Council

· 6.2 h) Identical projects that have previously been funded by Council (identical project funded MG023)

The applicant has already received funding through the Matching Grants for the same program.

Applicant

Angel Babies T.M.

Application number:

CGR1058

· 9.3.6 a) Be incorporated or auspiced, a non-profit community service organisation, or group providing programs/services to the residents of Liverpool

The applicant is a for-profit organisations.

Applicant

Indian Diaspora Council of Australia Inc.

Application number:

CGR1072

· 6.1 c) Include all required supporting documentation with their application

· 6.2 c) Projects that do not meet the identified priority needs of the Liverpool LGA as set out in Council’s Community Strategic Plan

· 6.2 g) Projects that will rely on recurrent funding from Council

· 6.2 h) Identical projects that have previously been funded by Council

· 9.3.2 Funding priorities e) Facilitate inclusion and equitable access to facilities, services, open spaces and activities

· Applicant is seeking funding to recruit 20 Fijian-Indian community members to provide them with Community Welfare training to support other Fijian-Indian community members

· Applicant is not a registered training organisation and has not provided evidence of delivering similar projects

· Applicant is not able to quantify the outcomes they are proposing to achieve

Applicant

Shifa Institute

Application number:

CGR1073

· 6.1 b) Be a resident of, or located in the Liverpool LGA and/or principally providing services to the residents of Liverpool. The applicant is located in Bass Hill and has no history of delivering projects in the Liverpool LGA. Applicant has provided no evidence to support that Liverpool residents will be the primary recipient of the project benefits

· 6.1 c) Include all required supporting documentation with their application

· 6.2 c) Projects that do not meet the identified priority needs of the Liverpool LGA as set out in Council’s Community Strategic Plan

· 6.2 h) Identical projects that have previously been funded by Council

The applicant is based at Bass Hill with no history of providing services in Liverpool.

The applicant did not provide quotes for proposed program and have not submitted financial or annual reports as required in the application.

Applicant

Outreach

Application number:

CGR1084

· 6.1 b) Be a resident of, or located in the Liverpool local government area and/or principally providing services to the residents of Liverpool. The applicant is based in Darlinghurst and therefore the project spans across greater Sydney rather than being in the Liverpool LGA

· h) Identical projects that have previously been funded

The applicant request for funding is to be delivered from Darlinghurst.

The applicant received $10,000 through Clubgrants for the same program, therefore it is a duplication of funds for existing program.

Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing)

Two applications were received for the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program. One application met the criteria and is recommended for funding. The second application did not meet the criteria nor demonstrate a link to the policy priorities. Both applications are outlined in the table below. The Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Policy is attached to this report for the information of Councillors.

Applicant	Liverpool Christians Community Celebrations Inc.
Location	Liverpool
Organisation Status	Other Incorporated Entity
Project Name	Liverpool Carols in the Park
Description	Objectives: The event is an open celebration of Christmas, inclusive of the whole community of Liverpool. The event contains a day festival (4-7pm) with free food, free games, gifts and activities. Between 7-9pm there will be a multi-cultural, multi-lingual carols concert with performances from church groups and choirs to entertain and engage the community in the celebration.
	Outcomes: · Volunteer opportunity for 50 local residents · Activation of newly re-opened Bigge Park · Multi-lingual performances celebrating Liverpool’s diversity · Information stalls from key agencies including Council, SES, Police, Fire Service
Beneficiaries	Up to 5,000 attendees
Estimated total project cost	$27,000	Stage, lighting, power, amenities (toilets, bins) promotions, entertainment and activities.
Amount Requested	$10,000	Amount Recommended	$10,000
Recommended for funding	The applicant has demonstrated links to Council’s ‘Community Strategic Plan’ and aligns to outcomes of the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Policy · Direction 1 – Creating Connection by celebrating diversity, promote inclusion, and recognise heritage · Direction 4 – Leading Through Collaboration by increasing community engagement · Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Policy – 4.2.2 Provides an innovative opportunity to meet community needs and promote Liverpool’s cultural diversity

Applicant	Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratindhi Sabha of Australia
Application Number	CS039
Amount Requested	$ 20,000
Not recommended for funding Applicant is seeking funding to support delivery of a Deepawali event in Northumberland Council Carpark. Funds will be used for hiring generators, cleaners, security, sound systems, and advertising costs. The applicant does not meet eligibility criteria for funding under the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Policy: 6 Program Timeframe · 6.2 Applicants are required to submit their application at least three months prior to the event taking place. 7 Program Eligibility and Conditions · 7.2 j) Previous recipients who have not fulfilled the conditions of a particular sponsorship · 7.2 m) Projects where funding sought is retrospective in nature 9 Corporate Sponsorship Management Process · 9.5 All corporate sponsorship recipients are required to report on and acquit their project as detailed in their funding agreement. Reports are to be submitted using Council’s online grants management system. Reports provide feedback on the success of the project in terms of the agreed outputs and outcomes, relevant data and any lessons learnt · Outstanding Acquittal - the applicant has not submitted the acquittal for the previous funding

Grants up to $1000

Under the Grants and Donations Policy, approval for grants of up to $1,000 has been delegated to the CEO. As per the policy Council will be notified of any approved funding.

From July to September 2017, there was one Quick Response Grant application received, which met the policy criteria and was approved by the CEO for funding.

Applicant	Uniting Church in Australia Liverpool Congregation
Project Name	Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub
Description	Food safety supervisor course, WHS and manual handling course
Beneficiaries	Volunteers at the Community Kitchen and 600 or more socially disadvantaged members of the community per week including homeless, refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Amount Approved	$1,000

considerations

Economic	Grants and Donations A budget allocation of $102,000 was adopted by Council in its 2017/2018 Operational Plan for Council’s Grants Programs. There is currently $101,000 remaining for the 2017/18 financial year. Should Council endorse the recommended amount of $9,840, the remaining budget for the 2017/2018 financial year will be $91,160. Sponsorship (Outgoing) A budget allocation of $100,000 was adopted by Council in its 2017/2018 Operational Plan for Council’s Corporate Sponsorship Program. There is currently $43,656 remaining for the 2017/18 financial year. Should Council endorse the recommended amount of $10,000 the remaining budget for the 2017/2018 financial year will be $33,656.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Support community organisations to deliver services
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	Local Government Act 1993 - s356

ATTACHMENTS

1. Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Policy ⇩

2. Grants and Donations Policy ⇨ (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

City Community and Culture Report

DCC 02

Draft Cultural Strategy

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Create a dynamic, inclusive environment, including programs to support healthy living
File Ref	264654.2017
Report By	Dany Ngov - Policy and Projects Officer
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

At its meeting on the 28 June 2017, Council adopted the Cultural Policy, which outlines Liverpool’s ambitions towards a creative, innovative and inclusive city over the next four years. The Draft Cultural Strategy, presented with this report, is an extension of the Cultural Policy in providing strategic direction and defining Council’s role and commitment to meeting the cultural needs of the city.

The Cultural Strategy’s objectives are to:

· Acknowledge the role of culture in promoting social cohesion, civic pride, economic growth, environmental sustainability and individual well-being;

· Recognise Council’s role in facilitating cultural development and growth in Liverpool by presenting greater opportunities for participation through a diverse range of creative and cultural offerings;

· Direct Council’s resource investment in cultural projects, programs and services over the next four years;

· Support the development of partnerships that will actively build the cultural life of the city and shape Liverpool’s vibrant cultural landscape; and

· Celebrate Liverpool’s unique identity and diversity, and recognise the importance of sharing the cultural heritage of our communities.

This report seeks Council’s endorsement to place on public exhibition, the Draft Cultural Strategy, attached as an appendix to this report.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Endorse the Draft Cultural Strategy to be placed on public exhibition and undertake a comprehensive consultation process to seek community feedback; and

2. Present a report in December noting feedback received and any changes made to the draft Strategy in line with community feedback.

REPORT

Council recognises the value that arts and culture makes to the vibrancy of the city and to its community. It is the intention through the strategy to support and develop a thriving creative culture. The strategy provides a platform to articulate priorities in the arts and cultural sphere that will transform Liverpool into a vibrant and engaging city, characterized by captivating and inspiring activities for all residents and visitors to enjoy.

Council allocates significant resources to cultural infrastructure and supports initiatives that facilitate aspects of cultural development. Through the strategy, Council seeks to enhance cultural engagement and practice for local residents, the creative community, and businesses and visitors to Liverpool.

The strategy will be driven by its vision: Capturing opportunities to be creative, innovative and promote our cultural distinctiveness to position Liverpool as the cultural destination of South Western Sydney. It has four core strategic directions that are:

· Enhance – Council’s existing creative and cultural offerings;

· Generate – New opportunities for arts creation, creative outcomes and audience participation outside existing facilities and programs;

· Promote – Liverpool’s cultural assets and reputation as the cultural destination in South Western Sydney; and

· Celebrate – Recognise and share our diversity, uniqueness and the cultural heritage of our communities.

The strategy aims to build a city where the community is socially engaged and has a culturally vibrant environment in which to live. The strategy presents an opportunity for Council to be strategic and innovative in embedding creative outcomes into key projects within current capacity and resources. Council will play a facilitating role and collaborate with the community, public sector bodies and the private sector to drive investment in artistic and cultural innovation, creative outcomes and audience participation in creative and cultural offerings across the LGA.

Following endorsement by Council, the Draft Cultural Strategy will go on public exhibition for feedback from cultural and community organisations and the wider community. A further report on the outcomes of the consultation process will be presented to Council.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts.
Civic Leadership	Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Deliver services that are customer focused.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Cultural Strategy October 2017 ⇨ (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

City Community and Culture Report

DCC 03

Amendments to Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Policy

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Deliver a range of community events and activities
File Ref	267947.2017
Report By	Dany Ngov - Policy and Projects Officer
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

The Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Policy (attached) provides guidance on the processes involved with delivering Council’s civic events and ceremonial functions.

In response to the numerous requests Council receives on a regular basis, an amendment is being proposed to the policy that pertains to requests for Council support of external civic events and ceremonial functions. The proposed amendment sets out the processes for dealing with these requests in a transparent and equitable manner.

As noted in the Policy, any civic event or ceremonial function delivered by external parties requiring cash support from Council must seek support through Council’s Grants and Donations Policy or Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Policy.

Requests for Council’s in-kind support of civic events and/or ceremonial functions delivered by external parties must be made by completing and submitting a Request for Council Support of Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Form.

It should be noted that, all applications will be assessed by an internal assessment panel against criteria specified in the Policy. Recommendations will be forwarded for determination by the CEO (or delegate) for requests for in-kind support to the value of $10,000 or to Council for requests above the value of $10,000.

In accordance with the resolution from the 27 September Council meeting, a clause has been included in the Policy stating that the two verses of the Australian National Anthem will be played at all Council civic events and ceremonial functions, where practical.

The Policy is being presented for endorsement to be placed on public exhibition with the proposed amendments as outlined above.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Place the proposed amendments to the Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Policy on public exhibition for a minimum of 14 days; and

2. Present Council with a further report following the public exhibition period noting any amendments to the policy resulting from feedback received.

REPORT

Civic events and ceremonial functions foster positive relationships between the community and Council, connect the community in celebration, recognise and celebrate individual and community achievements and promote community pride.

The Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Policy provides direction on the management of Council’s civic events and ceremonial functions and outlines the planning procedure for the delivery of these civic events and ceremonial functions.

Council often receives requests from external parties for support of their civic events or ceremonial functions. Amendments are being proposed to the current Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Policy that sets out the processes for dealing with these requests in a transparent and equitable manner.

Requests for Council support of external civic events and ceremonial functions

It should be noted that, all applications will be assessed by an internal assessment panel against the following criteria:

a) The civic event or ceremonial function celebrates or acknowledges a significant aspect of Liverpool’s history;

b) The civic event or ceremonial function relates to a significant event or action within Liverpool’s and Australia’s wartime history;

c) The civic event or ceremonial function is consistent with Council’s identified priorities and strategic directions;

d) The civic event or ceremonial function has sufficient local support and there is local acknowledgement and recognition of the action/activity/person being commemorated; and

e) Resources are available to support the request, or there is sufficient lead time to request resources.

Requests for in-kind support to the value of $10,000 will be forwarded for determination by the CEO (or delegate). Requests for support above the value of $10,000 will be presented to Council for determination.

The proposed amendment presents an effective process for dealing with requests from external parties for cash and in-kind support for civic events and ceremonial functions. All requests received will be considered against the criteria outlined above, as well as the schedule of civic events for the year, approved by the Civic Advisory Committee.

Additionally, in accordance with the resolution from the 27 September Council meeting, a clause has been included in the Policy stating that the two verses of the Australian National Anthem will be played at all Council civic events and ceremonial functions, where practical.

The Policy has been updated to include the above amendments and is attached to this report. It is recommended that the updated Policy be endorsed for public exhibition. A further report will be presented to Council following public exhibition and noting any feedback received.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic and Financial	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environmental and Sustainability	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social and Cultural	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Promote community harmony and address discrimination.
Civic Leadership and Governance	Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Civic Events and Ceremonial Functions Policy October 2017 ⇩

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Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017

City Community and Culture Report

DCC 04

Nomination of new sporting delegates for the Liverpool Sports Committee

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Create a dynamic, inclusive environment, including programs to support healthy living
File Ref	270676.2017
Report By	Mark Westley - Sports Development Officer
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

At the 26 April 2017 Council meeting, Council endorsed continued negotiation with the sports of basketball, Australian football, athletics, cricket, rugby league, swimming and tag football to encourage the nomination of a Sports Committee delegate.

As a result of this process, delegates representing the sports of athletics, basketball, cricket, rugby league and swimming have been nominated.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the following sporting delegates for the Liverpool Sports Committee:

Sport	Nominated Delegate
Athletics	Tracey Liondas
Basketball	Bong Mendoza
Basketball	Scott Frater
Cricket	Peter Moore
Rugby League	Joanne Alvaro
Rugby League	Dave Baker
Swimming	Emma Collyer
Swimming	Blake Medhurst

REPORT

Council’s Sports Committee charter requires the annual review of sports delegates for the Liverpool Sports Committee. Council’s Recreation Services Unit has continued the delegate nomination process for sports that had not nominated a delegate by the April 2017 deadline.

The following table shows the new delegates nominated since April 2017:

Sport	Nominated Delegate	Nominating Organisation
Athletics	Tracey Liondas	Little Athletics
Basketball	Bong Mendoza	Camden Valley Basketball Association
Basketball	Scott Frater	Liverpool Basketball Association
Cricket	Peter Moore	Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Association
Rugby League	Joanne Alvaro	Western Suburbs District Junior Rugby League
Rugby League	Dave Baker	Moorebank Rams Rugby League Club
Swimming	Emma Collyer	Wenden Swimming Club
Swimming	Blake Medhurst	Liverpool Swimming Club

The sports of basketball, rugby league and swimming each nominated two delegates. The delegates represent separate sporting organisations that, whilst participating in the same sporting code, maintained their position that their nominee should be the successful delegate. Clause 7.5 of the Sports Committee Charter (adopted 29 July 2015) states that if a problem arises in electing a delegate from a Code, a Code may request the Committee to select a delegate from those persons nominated on behalf of the Code.

These nominations were presented to the 31 August 2017 meeting of the Liverpool Sports Committee for discussion. The convenor informed the Sports Committee that the sports with two nominees had responded positively to the possibility of alternating the position of sport delegate on an annual basis however all registered a preference to be the delegate for the initial year.

The sporting delegates at this meeting proposed an arrangement whereby the position of official delegate would alternate each meeting and the other representative would be invited to attend that meeting as an official observer. It was suggested that this would have the advantage of keeping both organisations connected to the Committee. This solution was put to the meeting and was given unanimous support by the delegates present.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Liverpool Sports Committee Charter 2015 ⇩

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City Corporate Report

CFO 02

Investment Report - September 2017

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources
File Ref	274049.2017
Report By	Christian Hope - Senior Financial Accountant
Approved By	Vishwa Nadan - Acting Director City Corporate

Executive Summary

This report details Council’s Investment portfolio.

At 30 September 2017, Council held investments with a market value of $213 million.

The portfolio yield to the end of September 2017 is 100 basis points above the AusBond Bank Bill index and 101 basis points above the BBSW benchmark for the same period.

	AusBond Bank Bill Index	BBSW
Benchmark	1.76%	1.75%
Portfolio yield	2.76%	2.76%
Performance above benchmarks	1.00%	1.01%

Return on investment for the year to date to September 2017 was $188k higher than budget.

Council’s investments and reporting obligations fully comply with the requirements of Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

REPORT

Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires that the Responsible Accounting Officer must provide Council with a written report setting out details of all money that Council has invested under section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Council’s Portfolio

At 30 September 2017, Council held investments with a market value of $213 million. Council’s investment register detailing all its investments is provided as an attachment to this report. In summary, Council’s portfolio consisted of investments in:

At 30 September 2017, the ratio of market value compared to face value of various debt securities is shown in the table below.

Asset Class	Sep-17	Jun-17
Senior Debts (FRN's & TCD's	101.02%	100.85%
MBS (Reverse Mortgage Backed Securities)	59.91%	60.13%
T-Corp Unit Trusts	100.91%	100.39%

* A TCD stands for Transferrable Certificate of Deposit; it is a security issued with the same characteristics as a Term Deposit however it can be sold back (transferred) in to the market prior to maturity. A floating TCD pays a coupon linked to a variable benchmark (90 days BBSW).

Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Ministerial Investment Order including the grandfathering provision in regards to its investment portfolio holdings. The grandfathering provision states that Council continues to hold to maturity, redeem or sell investments that comply with previous Ministerial Investment Orders. Any new investments must comply with the most recent Order. Council continues to closely monitor the investments in its portfolio to ensure continued compliance and minimal exposure to risk.

Portfolio Maturity Profile

The table below shows the percentage of funds invested at different durations to maturity.

Market Value by Issuer and Institution Policy limit as per Investment Policy

Overall Portfolio Credit Framework compliance to Investment Policy

Portfolio Performance against relevant market benchmarks

The AusBond Bank Bill Index (ABBI) and Bank Bill Swap Rates (BBSW) are two key benchmarks used in Australia to measure return on investment on cash and fixed interest securities. The ABBI represents average daily yield of a parcel of bank bills and the BBSW represents daily lending rates between the banks. There is also a notable correlation between changes in the cash rate and impact on both these benchmarks. For reporting and benchmarking purposes, Council is using annualised average ABBI and a 90-day average BBSW.

The portfolio yield to 30 September 2017 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 100 basis points (2.76% against 1.76%).

The portfolio yield to 30 September 2017 exceeded the Bank Bill Swap Rate by 101 basis points (2.76% against 1.75%).

Council continues to achieve a solid outcome despite ongoing margin contraction and significantly lower market deposit yields. Comparative yields for the previous months are charted below:

Performance of Portfolio Returns against Budget

Council’s investment income year to date to September 2017 exceeded budget by $188k mainly due to higher actual monthly average portfolio holdings compared to budgeted monthly average portfolio holdings for the period.

Investment Portfolio at a Glance

Portfolio Performance

The portfolio yield to 30 September 2017 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 100 basis points (2.76% against 1.76%)

The portfolio yield to 30 September 2017 exceeded the Bank Bill Swap Rate by 101 basis points (2.76% against 1.75%).

Annual Income vs. Budget

Council’s investment interest income exceeded budget by $188k as at 30 September 2017 mainly due to higher actual monthly average portfolio holdings compared to budgeted monthly average portfolio holdings for the period.

Investment Policy Compliance

Legislative Requirements		Fully Compliant.
Portfolio Credit Rating Limit		Fully Compliant.
Institutional Exposure Limits		Fully Compliant.
Overall Portfolio Credit Limits		Fully Compliant.
Term to Maturity Limits		Fully Compliant.

Economic Outlook – Reserve Bank of Australia

The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent in its 3 October 2017 meeting. The current 1.5 per cent cash rate is at a historically low level and impacts returns on investment. Returns on Term Deposits and Floating Rate Notes have significantly dropped since the last twelve months. The average market returns on term deposits are:

· Longer term deposits (> 3years maturity) – 2.7% to 3.3% p.a.

· Medium term (2 to 3 years to maturity) – 2.5% to 2.7% p.a.

· Short term deposits rate (less than one year to maturity) – ranges from 2.2% to 2.5% per annum.

· Cash & Cash At Call accounts range from 1.4% to 2.15%

· 31 Days’ Notice Account 2.25%

Certificate of Responsible Accounting Officer

The Manager Financial Services, as Responsible Accounting Officer certifies that the investments listed in the attached report have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policies at the time of their placement. The previous investments are covered by the “grandfather” clauses of the current investment guidelines issued by the Minister for Local Government.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Council’s investment interest income exceeded budget by $188k as at 30 September 2017 mainly due to higher actual monthly average portfolio holdings compared to budgeted monthly average portfolio holdings for the period.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	. There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 – Investment Order (authorised investments) and with reporting requirements under Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Investment Portfolio September 2017 ⇩

133

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City Corporate Report

CFO 04

Amendment to Council's Investment Policy

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
Key Policy	Long-Term Financial Plan
File Ref	275725.2017
Report By	Christian Hope - Senior Financial Accountant
Approved By	Vishwa Nadan - Acting Director City Corporate

Executive Summary

Council’s Investment policy is the main instrument guiding Council’s investment decisions. In practice it is reviewed at least annually to reflect changes to investment strategy, Minister’s Order on Investments or impact of changes in the investment market. Non-compliance to the Investment policy is reported to the Council in the monthly investment report and appropriate actions taken to rectify where necessary.

This report seeks a council resolution to adapt amendments to investment policy. The key changes include:

· Guidelines to appoint an external independent investment advisor, including an option of seek advice from NSW Treasury Corporation (NSW TCorp);

· Amendments to institutional and portfolio credit limit frameworks

· Allow Council to invest in NSW TCorp’s medium to long term growth funds

RECOMMENDATION

That Council considers and adapts suggested changes to its Investment Policy.

REPORT

The paper seeks a council resolution to adapt changes to investment policy. The key changes include:

1. Appointment of investment advisors

The updated policy incorporates guidelines on appointment of investment advisors, including an alternative available for Council to seek investment advice from NSW Treasury Corporation.

2. Amendments to institutional and portfolio credit limit frameworks

The credit rating agencies in July 2017 downgraded a number of Australian financial institutions citing risk from increasing household debt. As a result, Council breached its institutional and overall portfolio credit limits. The changes recommended provides flexibility to deal with minor systemic changes to credit ratings and lowers Council’s portfolio threshold defined for investing in unrated financial institutions.

3. Allow Council to invest in NSW TCorp’s medium to long term growth funds

Under current sluggish investment market, Council has an appetite to slightly increase its risk profile to get better returns on its investment, however, has an obligation to invest within the parameters of the Minister’s Order.

Minister’s Order permits investment in NSW TCorp’s medium to long term growth funds. It is acknowledged that these funds have a higher risk and hence higher returns. Graph below shows comparative returns for both medium and long term growth funds.

Source: NSW Tcorp

The chances of negative returns is mitigated by choosing a longer time to maturity. Table below shows percentage possibility of negative returns on both funds for differing time horizons. Clearly the probability reduces over time.

Year

Years

Medium Term Growth

18%

0.5%

Long Term growth

30%

17.5%

11%

7.5%

4.5%

Source: NSW Tcorp

The amendments to investment policy were reviewed by Council’s independent advisor and NSW Treasury Corporation.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic and Financial	The changes recommended will allow Council to increase its returns on investment.
Environmental and Sustainability	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social and Cultural	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership and Governance	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Amended Investment Policy ⇨ (Under separate cover)

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City Presentation Report

DCP 01

Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance & Resource Recovery Strategy 2017-21

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Manage the community’s disposal of rubbish
File Ref	273816.2017
Report By	Rebecca Scarpin - Waste Management Coordinator
Approved By	Stephen Joannidis - Acting Director City Presentation

Executive Summary

Nine Councils including Liverpool City Council have come together to develop the Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2017-21 (Strategy). This Strategy explores options for addressing waste management challenges into the future and seeks to maximise funding opportunities for the region under its initiative.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2017-21.

REPORT

The Western Sydney Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2017-21 (The Strategy) demonstrates the region’s commitment to a strategic and unified approach to waste management and resource recovery, and takes into account the population growth that the region will experience over the next few years. The Strategy has been developed in accordance with NSW Environment Protection Authority guidelines and the State Government’s NSW Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy.

The Strategy also fits within the wider policy context set by the State and Federal governments and seeks to maximise funding opportunities under the “Waste Less Recycle More Initiative.”

The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) members: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Cumberland, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Parramatta and Penrith Councils are committed to the Strategy. Although not formally part of WSROC, the Hills Shire Council is also participating in the Strategy.

The Strategy outlines the Western Region vision over the next few years and details how waste and resource recovery targets will be achieved. The Strategy takes into consideration population growth in the area and varying targets of the group’s member councils. Implementation of this Strategy can assist councils to:

• improve recycling and diversion rates;

• reduce contamination of recycling streams;

• divert more waste from landfill;

• plan for future waste infrastructure requirements;

• improve the management of litter, illegal dumping and problem waste;

• deliver educational campaigns to improve waste management behaviour;

• achieve cost savings; and

• share resources with and learn from other councils.

The first Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy was developed and adopted in 2014. Key learnings and achievements developed by this previous strategy have informed the redevelopment of the Strategy.

Council will be developing a 10 year local Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy and this will align with and complement this regional Strategy.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Facilitate economic development. Increase productive economy of the region.
Environment	Minimise household and commercial waste going to landfill. Improve recycling and resource recovery rates. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Improve community reputation and standing. Support policies and plans that prevent illegal dumping.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Deliver services that are customer focused. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Western Sydney Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2017-21 ⇨ (Under separate cover)

151

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Committee Reports

CTTE 02

Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of 18 September 2017

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage
File Ref	257927.2017
Report By	Thomas Wheeler - Heritage Officer
Approved By	Julie Scott - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 September 2017.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 September 2017.

2. Endorse the recommendations in the Minutes.

REPORT

The Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee held on 18 September 2017 are attached for the information of Council.

The Minutes identify three motions that require Council staff to undertake, none of which will have any immediate financial impact on Council. These have been summarised and discussed below:

Motion 1: The Heritage Officer is to investigate the implementation of a Local Heritage Grants Scheme and provide a report to Council for its consideration.

The Heritage Advisory Committee has indicated an interest in the investigation of the implementation of a Local Heritage Grants Scheme within the Liverpool Local Government Area.

Local Heritage Grant Schemes are implemented by a large number of Councils throughout NSW and are aimed at providing funding to assist in the maintenance, repair and conservation of local heritage items listed under a Council’s Local Environmental Plan.

Local Heritage Grant Schemes are one of a number of mechanisms that can be used by Council to support private heritage owners, as well as to encourage the conservation and maintenance of local heritage items.

The establishment of a Local Heritage Grant Scheme will require Council to establish the necessary legal and financial agreements to ensure the scheme operates effectively, and the time taken to establish a grant scheme can be lengthy. The establishment of the scheme and the process involved would be covered in more detail in a further report to Council.

The initial motion has no financial implication as it is calling for further investigations which would be reported back to Council for its consideration.

Motion 2: The Heritage Advisory Committee supports the strategy for public exhibition and a report is to be prepared for the consideration of Council.

The Draft Liverpool Heritage Strategy 2017-2023 has been the subject of internal consultation since February 2017 and is aimed at providing direction to the actions of Council in the promotion, conservation and protection of heritage within the Liverpool Local Government Area.

The strategy was instigated by Council’s Strategic Planning Department, to replace the earlier 2011-2014 strategy.

The Heritage Advisory Committee supports Council moving onto the next phase of the preparation and potential adoption of the strategy by placing the strategy on public exhibition. The strategy will be on exhibition for 30 days, allow for submissions from the community.

This will support the final preparation of the strategy which would be presented to Council for its consideration.

If implemented, the strategy does provide opportunities to seek funding for projects identified within the strategy through the NSW Heritage Division grants scheme.

This motion has no financial implications, extending beyond the standard costs for advertisement and notification.

Motion 3: Request that the Liverpool Regional Museum engage with Channel Ten to seek a copy of the Rossmore Blues for inclusion in the museum’s collection.

Council officers will contact Channel Ten to determine whether the music of Rossmore Blues still exists and whether it is available for Council to access.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of 18 September 2017.⇨ (Under separate cover)

183

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Committee Reports

CTTE 06

Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 20 September 2017

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city
File Ref	270828.2017
Report By	Charles Wiafe - Service Manager Traffic and Transport
Approved By	Julie Scott - Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Executive Summary

This report presents the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) Meeting held on 20 September 2017. The Committee considered five (5) Agenda Items, One (1) Technical Discussion Item and thirteen (13) General Business Items. A copy of the LTC minutes is attached.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the following recommendations in accordance with attached Minutes:

i) Item 1 - Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill - Proposed extension of existing bus zone

· Council approves, in principal, extension of the existing bus zones adjacent to Carnes Hill Marketplace along the northern and southern sides of Kurrajong Road by 40m and 20m respectively, in consultation with the local bus companies.

ii) Item 2 - Pine Road, Casula - Proposed pedestrian refuge at Pine Road intersection

· Council approves the proposed pedestrian refuge across Ingham Drive, west of Pine Road, Casula.

iii) Item 3 - Jardine Drive, Edmondson Park - Proposed roundabouts at Buchan Avenue and Rynan Avenue intersections

· Council approves the installation of two roundabouts, along Jardine Drive at its intersection with Rynan Avenue and Buchan Avenue and the signs and linemarking scheme, along sections of Buchan Avenue, and Jardine Drive, Edmondson Park.

iv) Item 4 - Anzac Road, Wattle Grove - Proposed pedestrian crossing at Delfin Drive
intersection

· Council notes that the Anzac Road and Delfin Drive Wattle Gove roundabout
does not meet the Roads and Maritime Services warrant for a marked
pedestrian crossing.

· Council formalises the existing pedestrian refuges at the Anzac Road and Delfin Drive Wattle Grove roundabout.

v) Item 5 - Flowerdale Road, Liverpool - Proposed raised threshold at the existing
pedestrian crossing

· Council approves upgrade of the existing combined crossing to a raised threshold and installation of central median island in Flowerdale Road, in front of Liverpool West Public School.

· Council consults with Liverpool West Public School prior to undertaking the proposed changes to the existing pedestrian facilities, signs and line markings.

REPORT

The LTC at its meeting on 20 September 2017 considered the above mentioned five (5) Agenda Items. In addition, the LTC also considered the following Technical Discussion and General Business Items.

Technical Discussion Item

TD1 Heathcote Road and The Avenue Intersection, Voyager Point - Fatality crash

The LTC noted the recent fatality crash at the intersection and was advised that following representations to the Premier, the Minister for Roads, and the RMS Chief Executive Officer, the RMS is reviewing road safety along Heathcote Road at its intersections with The Avenue and Pleasure Point Road. Proposed interim changes are:

· Replacement of the existing Give Way sign at Heathcote Road/The Avenue Intersection, with a Stop Sign

· Installation of a Stop Sign at the Heathcote Road/The Avenue Intersection

· Extension of the current 60km/h speed limit south to Pleasure Point Road.

General Business Items

GB1 Kurrajong Road and Beech Road Prestons - Road and Pedestrian Safety

GB2 Delfin Drive, from Anzac Road to Wattle Grove Drive Wattle Grove - Speed limit

GB3 Anzac Road/Delfin Drive Wattle Grove roundabout - Roundabout vegetation

GB4 Reserve Road, Casula - Relocation of an existing bus shelter

GB5 Hammondville Shopping Centre Hammondville - Request for additional parking

GB6 Hoxton Park Road/Cartwright Avenue Cartwright - Right turn movements at signalised intersection

GB7 Hoxton Park Road/Whitford Road and Hoxton Park Road/Cowpasture Road - Request for red light cameras

GB8 Newbridge Road/Epsom Road Chipping Norton - Line marking at the signalised intersection.

GB9 Hoxton Park Road Hoxton Park - Illegal traffic movements across the central median island

GB10 Middleton Grange - Bus Services

GB11 Moore Street Liverpool - Parking signs

GB12 Fox Valley Road Denham Court - Truck Parking

GB13 Edmondson Park train station - Illegal truck parking

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting are attached for the information of Council.

Budget impact of matters arising from the minutes

Item	Description	Funding
1	Kurrajong Road Carnes Hill - Proposed extension of existing bus zone	RMS Traffic Facilities Grant
2	Pine Road Casula - Proposed pedestrian refuge at Pine Road intersection	Council’s Minor Traffic Facilities Program
3	Jardine Drive Edmondson Park - Proposed roundabouts at Buchan Avenue and Rynan Avenue intersections, and signs and line marking scheme	Developer
4	Anzac Road Wattle Grove - Proposed pedestrian crossing at Delfin Drive intersection	Council’s Minor Traffic Facilities Program
5	Flowerdale Road Liverpool - Proposed raised threshold at the existing pedestrian crossing	Council’s Minor Traffic Facilities Program

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Provide efficient parking for the City Centre. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues.
Environment	Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Improve road and pedestrian safety
Civic Leadership	Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	NSW Roads Act 1993 NSW Road Transport (Safety & Traffic Management) Act 1999 Roads and Maritime Service Traffic Management and Road Design Guidelines

ATTACHMENTS

1. Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting 20 September 2017 ⇨ (Under separate cover)

197

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Notices of Motion

NOM 01

New Train Timetable

Strategic Direction

Generating Opportunity

Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city

File Ref

283168.2017

Author

Nathan Hagarty - Councillor

Background

The State Government recently unveiled the new draft train timetable for Sydney, 'More trains, more services'. According to the Department of Transport, the timetable is an effort to 'spread demand more evenly across the network'. Unfortunately, in that effort, Liverpool has lost out again.

Aspects of this new timetable include:

· Trains from Liverpool to the CBD via the Granville line will take an additional 12 minutes during peak.

· Despite earlier reports of an express service, the new City via Bankstown service will take 54 minutes during the morning peak. The same length of time as the current City via Granville service.

· There are currently 13 services in the morning peak via Granville, there will now be 9 via Bankstown.

· No major changes to the Cumberland line, a route currently serviced by overcrowded and outdated 4 carriage trains that run every half hour during peak.

Earlier this month Council posted a video to our Facebook page where I addressed some of the issues with the new draft timetable outlined above. The response has been overwhelming, as of October 12, the video has had over 20,000 views, 350 likes and 250 comments. A vast majority of the comments have expressed disappointment and anger with the new timetable.

This is a clear mandate from our community to act.

Other major population centres in Western Sydney such as Campbelltown, Blacktown, Penrith and Parramatta have a genuine express service to the CBD. Liverpool deserves better.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council:

1. Write to the Minister for Transport expressing Liverpool Council's and our community's disappointment with the new draft timetable;

2. Advocate on behalf of our community for the following changes to the timetable:

· a genuine express service from Liverpool to the CBD during peak;

· no marked changes to the Liverpool via Granville line; and

· more frequent and better quality services, particularity on the Cumberland line.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S COMMENT

The draft train timetable is scheduled to be introduced from 26 November 2017 as part of the State Government’s $1.5 billion ‘More Trains More Services Program’.

In August 2017, the State Government announced changes to the Western Sydney Train Network and Services as part of the program, and released a draft timetable. The associated media release indicated that the changes include the following:

· Access to 10 express trains per hour in peak periods, connecting Campbelltown and Macarthur customers with Sydney CBD via the T8 Airport Line.

· All T5 Cumberland Line and T2 South Line services will start and end at Leppington Station giving customers direct access to key Western Sydney destinations.

· New late night and weekend services on the T5 Cumberland Line to expand services that currently run on weekdays only.

· Easy cross platform interchange at Glenfield Station with upgraded facilities, including new extended canopies and service indicator screens.

In addition, the T2 Airport, Inner West & South Line will be split into two, with T8 South and Airport connecting the Sydney CBD and the southwestern suburbs via Sydney Airport.

With these changes, the Liverpool Local Government Area will be serviced by the following four trains lines, with the first three lines through the Liverpool and Warwick Farm stations:

· T2 Inner West & Leppington Line, Sydney CBD to Parramatta or Leppington

· T3 Bankstown Line, Liverpool via Bankstown to Sydney CBD

· T5 Schofields to Campbelltown

· T8 Airport line, between Glenfield, via Sydney Airport and Sydney CBD

Information released with the draft timetable purports to offer the following improvements to trains services between Liverpool, Sydney CBD and other regional centres (such as Parramatta and Bankstown):

· New train services on T5 line (Parramatta - Liverpool) on weekends. Currently no direct train service between Parramatta and Liverpool on weekends.

· Minor service improvements to T3 line (Liverpool - Bankstown – City) – with 4 additional services from Liverpool to City in AM peak hours.

· Improvements to Leppington and Edmondson Park stations with direct services to City.

· Additional train services on the T2 line between Liverpool, Cabramatta, Merrylands, and Fairfield.

· Increased frequency of train services on the T8 (Airport) line between Glenfield, via Sydney Airport and CBD (every 6 minutes).

An analysis of the draft new train timetable has identified concerns as follows:

· Train services from Liverpool to the Sydney CBD via the T2 Line (via Granville) will take additional 6-12 minutes during peak hours.

· Train services from Liverpool to the Sydney CBD via the T3 Line (via Bankstown) will take 53 or 54 minutes during the morning peak marginally faster by between 4-6 minutes. The same length of time as the current train services via Granville.

· No express services between Liverpool and the Sydney CBD, despite other centres such as Campbelltown, Blacktown, Penrith and Parramatta having express services to the Sydney CBD.

In response to these concerns, Council staff wrote to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure on 11 September 2017, requesting the following inclusions in the draft train timetables:

· Provision of express train services between Liverpool and the Sydney CBD via either the T2 or T3 lines

· Provision of more frequent train services (less than 15 minute intervals) between Liverpool and Parramatta on the T5 line

To date a response has not been received.

In addition, Council staff have advocated for improved transport infrastructure through the following recent actions:

· Correspondence to the CEO of Sydney Trains, emphasising the need for express train services,

· Highlighting the transportation issues affecting Liverpool as part of the Greater Sydney Commission’s planning for the Liverpool Collaboration Area (which includes the Liverpool City Centre, Georges River precinct and Warwick Farm Precincts).

· Various media releases calling for faster train services for Liverpool residents.

Council will continue to advocate for express trains services between Liverpool and the Sydney CBD and beyond.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

199

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Notices of Motion

NOM 02

Cities Power Partnership

Strategic Direction

Strengthening and Protecting our Environment

Encourage sustainability, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy

File Ref

283185.2017

Author

Nathan Hagarty - Councillor

Background

Launched in July, the Cities Power Partnership is an initiative of the Climate Council of Australia which seeks to accelerate the benefits of emissions reduction and clean energy for Australian towns and cities, providing much needed cost savings in the process.

Participating Councils who join the Partnership do so at no cost. There is then an initial 6 month period to select 5 key actions from a list that includes renewable energy, efficiency, transport and advocacy. Partner Councils then report on the progress they are making on those actions via a 6 monthly survey.

Member Councils receive access to a national knowledge hub and are 'buddied' with other similar participating councils to share knowledge. Partners are profiled in national and local media and online to promote their successes and the wider initiative.

Twenty New South Wales Councils joined round 1 of the Partnership including Penrith, Blacktown, Canterbury Bankstown and Hawkesbury. Round 2 will commence shortly and Liverpool should also take advantage of the opportunities this partnership will provide.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Council write to the CEO of the Climate Council of Australia requesting Liverpool City Council participate in the next round of the Cities Power Partnership.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S COMMENT

As Council would be aware, Council implements a range of projects and programs that aim to improve energy efficiency across the LGA. Guided by its Energy Management Plan, Council has installed numerous solar photo voltaic systems across its community and child care centres and has installed solar lighting at many of its parks. Further, Council’s active participation in the Light Years Ahead program with WSROC saw the completion of a highly successful energy efficient street lighting system for its city centre.

Council will continue to deliver its program of energy efficiency projects and it is considered that joining the Cities Power Partnership would be a useful way of sharing Council’s achievements and future plans with member councils as well as its broader membership. However, there are several pertinent State Government strategies and plans that are currently in draft form and are due to be finalised by the end of 2017, which could have significant influence on environmental performance reporting.

The NSW Government released a ‘Draft NSW Climate Change Policy Framework’ in late 2016, which will be translated into deliverable actions through its ‘Climate Change Fund Strategic Plan’ and ‘A Plan to Save NSW Energy and Money’ (both in draft form). Council has been actively participating in the consultation process during the review of these documents, which are being prepared for final cabinet approval. It is anticipated that once approved, the new framework will impose specific performance reporting requirements on Councils, which would be supported by appropriate funding, capacity building and training.

It is considered that the new framework provides an opportunity to better align the reporting needs of the NSW Government and the Climate Council and also provides opportunity to expand Council’s involvement on key actions included in the partnership pledge. A streamlined reporting framework will improve efficiencies by eliminating multiple reporting and will also provide a central repository of data relating to performance in the area of sustainability and energy efficiency.

Recommendation

That Council write to the CEO of the Climate Council of Australia advising Liverpool City Council’s willingness to participate in the Cities Power Partnership once the State Government’s ‘Draft Climate Change Fund Strategic Plan’ and ‘A Draft Plan to Save NSW Energy and Money’ are finalised and reporting and performance requirements are fully understood.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	Minimise household and commercial waste. Manage the environmental health of waterways. Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. Retain viable opportunities for local food production while managing land use to meet urban growth. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Protect, enhance and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities and high quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making
File Ref	271400.2017
Report By	George Georgakis - Manager Council and Executive Services
Approved By	Kiersten Fishburn - Chief Executive Officer

Economic	$50,000 as per the Council resolution of 30 August 2017 and approximate $2,500 in kind to support the event to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Sections 226(d) and 356 (2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

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CEO 02	Mayoral Direction pursuant to Section 226(d) of the Local Government Act 1993
Attachment 1	Mayoral Directions

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Increase community engagement
File Ref	257867.2017
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture

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CTTE 01	Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held 13 September 2017. Meeting Notes of the meetings held 12 July 2017 and 9 August 2017
Attachment 1	Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 13 September 2017

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CTTE 01	Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held 13 September 2017. Meeting Notes of the meetings held 12 July 2017 and 9 August 2017
Attachment 2	Meeting Notes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 9 August 2017

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CTTE 01	Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held 13 September 2017. Meeting Notes of the meetings held 12 July 2017 and 9 August 2017
Attachment 3	Meeting Notes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 12 July 2017

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CTTE 03	Minutes of the Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday 7 September 2017
Attachment 1	Minutes Liverpool Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee on 7 September 2017

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CTTE 04	Minutes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on 14 September 2017
Attachment 1	Liverpool Access Committee Minutes held on 14 September 2017

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CTTE 05	Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee Meeting held on 31 August 2017
Attachment 1	Liverpool Sports Committee Minutes of Meeting held 31 August 2017 Final

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CTTE 07	Strategic Panel
Attachment 1	Strategic Panel Minutes October Meeting

Economic	Report to be brought back in February 2018 which will detail costings. Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.