Agenda of Ordinary Meeting

Order of Business

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Opening

Acknowledgment of Country and Prayer

National Anthem

Apologies

Condolences

Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Council Meeting held on 31 July 2019...................................................................... 6

Declarations of Interest

Public Forum

Mayoral Report

NIL

Notices of Motion Of Rescission

NIL

City Economy and Growth Report

EGROW 01 Draft Amendment 69 - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Advertising Signage in the Liverpool City Centre.............................................................. 74......... 1

Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 01 Biannual Progress Report.............................................................................. 81......... 2

CEO 02 Western Sydney City Deal Study Tour........................................................... 83......... 3

City Community and Culture Report

COM 01 Access to facilities in Hot Weather and Measures to Cool the City............... 88......... 4

City Corporate Report

CORP 01 Investment Report July 2019.......................................................................... 95......... 5

CORP 02 Investment Policy - Proposed Amendments to Permit Borrowing from Section 7.11 Reserve......................................................................................................... 106......... 6

City Presentation Report

NIL

City Infrastructure and Environment Report

INF 01 Master Plan for Ernie Smith Reserve........................................................... 114......... 7

INF 02 2018-19 Capital Works Carryover of Projects.............................................. 120......... 8

INF 03 Clean Air for Liverpool.................................................................................. 127......... 9

INF 04 Middleton Drive Extension (to be included in Addendum Book)

Committee Reports

CTTE 01 Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on 3 July 2019......... 136....... 10

CTTE 02 Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on 12 June 2019.... 142....... 11

CTTE 03 Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee Meeting......................................................................................................... 152....... 12

CTTE 04 Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 26 July 2019.............................................................................................................. 157....... 13

Questions with Notice

QWN 01 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Upkeep of Vacant Lots....................... 172....... 14

QWN 02 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Community Wealth Building............... 173....... 15

QWN 03 Question with Notice - Clr Ayyad - Middleton Grange Town Centre........... 175....... 16

QWN 04 Question with Notice - Clr Hadchiti - Middleton Grange Town Centre........ 176....... 17

QWN 05 Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Tennis Petition.................................... 177....... 18

QWN 06 Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Visitation Survey................................. 179....... 19

QWN 07 Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Liverpool Collaboration Area.............. 181....... 20

QWN 08 Question with Notice - Clr Hadchiti - Timeframe for response to calls and emails from residents or proponents........................................................................ 183....... 21

QWN 09 Question with Notice - Clr Ayyad – Status of item CORP 03 from 27 March 2019 Council Meeting - Provision of Public Parking to City Centre South........... 184....... 22

Presentations by Councillors

Notices of Motion

NOM 01 Coaching and Development......................................................................... 187....... 23

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:

CONF 01 Tender WT2827 - Construction of Cirillo Reserve Complex

Reason: Item CONF 01 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(d i) of the Local Government Act because it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

CONF 02 Acquisition of part of Lot 1 DP 567321 (Proposed Lot 101 Plan of Acquisition) being 2072 Camden Valley Way, Edmondson Park for open space/drainage purposes

Reason: Item CONF 02 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 31 July 2019

PRESENT:

Mayor Wendy Waller

Councillor Ayyad

Councillor Balloot

Councillor Hadchiti

Councillor Hadid

Councillor Hagarty

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda

Councillor Karnib

Councillor Rhodes

Councillor Shelton (arrived at 6.14pm)

Ms Kiersten Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer

Mr Tim Moore, Director City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO

Mr Chris White, Director City Corporate

Ms Tina Sangiuliano, Acting Director City Community and Culture

Dr Eddie Jackson, Director City Deal

Mr Peter Patterson, Director City Presentation

Mr Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment

Mr John Milicic, Manager, Property

Mr Michael Knight, Acting General Counsel, Manager Governance Legal

Mr David Smith, Manager Planning & Transport Strategy

Mr Andrew Stevenson, Manager Communications

Mr David Maguire, Internal Ombudsman

Mr David Petrie, Manager City Design and Public Domain,

Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services

Ms Susan Ranieri, Coordinator Council and Executive Services (minutes)

The meeting commenced at 6:01pm.Statement Regarding Webcasting of Meeting

STATEMENT REGARDING WEBCASTING OF MEETING

The Mayor reminded everyone that in accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (other than the Public Forum Section), the meeting is being livestreamed.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY

The prayer of the Council was read by Reverend Bruce Hammonds from Liverpool Presbyterian Church.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The National Anthem performed by Rebekah Ferro was played at the meeting.

APOLOGIES

Nil.

CONDOLENCES

Mr Anthony Micallef (read by Mayor Waller)

Anthony Micallef passed away on 30 June 2019.

Anthony joined Liverpool City Council in October 2016 as a Swimming Pool Officer after working at Campbelltown City Council.

A valued member of our organisation, Anthony was hard-working and committed to enhancing and promoting swimming pool safety.

He was also very active socially at Council. Anthony played for Council’s soccer team and helped to coordinate the team’s participation in the upcoming Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup, a soccer tournament between councils across Sydney.

Anthony will be remembered for his community spirit and enthusiasm.

On behalf of Liverpool City Council, I humbly express my deepest condolences to Anthony’s friends and family during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

Motion: Moved: Mayor Waller Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council writes to the family of Mr Anthony Micallef expressing our condolences for their loss.

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

Mr Joseph Durrant (read by Mayor Waller)

Former Liverpool Mayor Joseph (Joe) Durrant passed away at 88 years of age on Tuesday 23 July.

Joe served as a Councillor at Liverpool City Council from 1966 – 1976 and 1980 – 1987.

During his tenure, Joe was elected Deputy Mayor in 1969 and 1972 to 1973 before being elected Mayor in 1973 and serving for one year.

Joe was awarded a Certificate of Service in 1987 and has also received an Officer of the Order of Liverpool and a Companion of the Order of Liverpool.

He served as a Board representative of the Friends of Liverpool Regional Museum and Collingwood House and as Chairman of the Parks and Gardens Committee and Finance Committee.

Together with former Mayor Kevin Napier, Joe was a driving force in discussions with Stocks and Holdings resulting in the safeguarding of Collingwood House and the establishment of the Liverpool Regional Museum.

He also served on the Board of Prospect County Council and as Chairman of the Joint Councils of Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly seeking grants from the Federal Government – many of which were received by Liverpool City Council.

On behalf of Liverpool, I express my deepest condolences to Joe’s wife Jackie, sons Shane and Mark and daughter Karen.

I also acknowledge how much the family endured following the tragic loss of son Joseph Durrant Jr in 2007.

May Joe rest in peace and his contributions to Liverpool be remembered for years to come.

Motion: Moved: Mayor Waller Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council writes to the family of Mr Joseph Durrant expressing our condolences for their loss.

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

Aunty Gladys Nimmitt (read by Mayor Waller)

Aunty Gladys Nimmitt passed away on 23 July 2019.

She was a long-term community member on the Aboriginal Consultative Committee and she was an Aboriginal Community Representative on the Community 2168 Management Committee. She has also represented the latter at Council’s annual Gift of Time Awards.

Aunty Gladys was a member of the Gandangara Aboriginal Land Council and the Aboriginal Women’s Group.

She was also a keen knitter, a founding member of the 2168 Community Markets and participated as a member on various community groups including the NAIDOC Week working group.

Aunty Gladys will be remembered for her passion and pride in being Aboriginal and her vibrant community spirit.

On behalf of Liverpool City Council, I humbly express my deepest condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.

May she rest in peace.

Motion: Moved: Mayor Waller Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council writes to the family of Aunty Gladys Nimmitt expressing our condolences for their loss.

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

Mr Anwar Khoshaba (read by Clr Hadchiti)

Mr Khoshaba was a former Labor Mayor from Fairfield City Council. He was a long serving Mayor there and he was the first elected Australian Assyrian to ever serve in public office. As he was a long serving Mayor from a neighbouring Council who dedicated himself as well to the community, Councillor Hadchiti asked that we remember Mr Khoshaba in our prayers and express our condolences to his family.

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council writes to the family of Mr Anwar Khoshaba expressing our condolences for their loss.

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

One minute silence was then observed for Mr Anthony Micallef, Mr Joseph Durrant, Aunty Gladys Nimmitt and Mr Anwar Khoshaba.

Confirmation of Minutes

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 26 June 2019 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

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

Clr Shelton arrived at the meeting at 6.14pm.

Declarations of Interest

Clr Hagarty declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

NOM 05: A Prominent Permanent Home for the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society.

Reason: Councillor Hagarty is a member of the Liverpool and District Historical Society

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

Clr Kaliyanda declared a non-pecuniary, but significant interest in the following item:

NOM 05: A Prominent Permanent Home for the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society.

Reason: Councillor Kaliyanda is a member of the Liverpool and District Historical Society.

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

Clr Kaliyanda declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

COM 01: Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship.

Reason: Councillor Kaliyanda was a previous participant of Friends of India Australia events.

Clr Kaliyanda remained in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

Clr Rhodes declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

NOM 05: A Prominent Permanent Home for the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society.

Reason: Councillor Rhodes was a prior member (she is unsure is she is still a current member) of the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society.

Clr Rhodes will remain in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

Clr Shelton declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

NOM 05: A Prominent Permanent Home for the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society.

Reason: Councillor Shelton is an ordinary member, who holds no office, of the Liverpool and District Historical Society.

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

Clr Harle declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

EGROW 04: Planning proposal to rezone land at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm.

Reason: Councillor Harle has family members that live in the area.

Clr Harle remained in the Chambers for the duration of this item.

Clr Hadchiti declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:

NOM 03: Infrastructure Funding Priorities.

Reason: Councillor Hadchiti sits on a State Panel that assesses grant applications.

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

Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Kiersten Fishburn declared a declared a pecuniary interest in the following item:

CONF 03: Mayoral Direction pursuant to Section 226(d) of the Local Government Act 1993.

Reason: Ms Fishburn has an investment property at a site mentioned in the report.

Ms Fishburn left the Chambers when that item was discussed and directed Deputy Chief Executive Officer to take her seat for the duration of the item.

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda

Nil.

Representation – items on agenda

Agenda Item: INF 02 Speaking 4 the Planet Event.

Speaking 4 the Planet is a public speaking, drama and visual art competition which recognises and celebrates World Environment Day. Speaking 4 the Planet invites local high school students to participate by preparing speeches and performances relating to the World Environment Day theme, which this year was “Air Pollution. ”

The winner of the prepared speech was invited to the Council meeting to deliver her winning speech.

1. Prepared Speech Winner – Ms Maysa Maarban from Unity Grammar College addressed Council and delivered her winning speech.

2. Mr Scott Barwick addressed Council on the following item:

EGROW 04 - Planning proposal to rezone land at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm.

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hadid

That a three minute extension of time be given to the speaker.

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

3. Mr Mauro Poletti addressed Council on the following item:

EGROW 04 - Planning proposal to rezone land at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm.

Clrs Hadchiti and Hagarty left the Chambers at 6.28pm.

4. Mr Rohan Dickson on behalf of landowners of 18 Munday St and 12 Bull St, Warwick Farm addressed Council on the following item:

EGROW 04 - Planning proposal to rezone land at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm.

Clrs Hadchiti and Hagarty returned at 6.29pm.

5. Ms M’Leigh Brunetta addressed Council on the following item:

NOMR 01 - Rescission of EGROW 04 - Middleton Grange Town Centre Planning Proposal Planning – Post Exhibition report from the Council meeting of 12 December 2018.

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That a three minute extension of time be given to the speaker.

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

6. Mr David Stroud addressed Council on the following item:

NOMR 01 - Rescission of EGROW 04 - Middleton Grange Town Centre Planning Proposal Planning – Post Exhibition report from the Council meeting of 12 December 2018.

Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That a three minute extension of time be given to the speaker.

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

7. Mr James Matthews addressed Council on the following item:

NOMR 01 - Rescission of EGROW 04 - Middleton Grange Town Centre Planning Proposal Planning – Post Exhibition report from the Council meeting of 12 December 2018.

Motion: Moved: Clr Karnib Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That a three minute extension of time be given to the speaker.

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

MAYORAL MINUTES

Nil.

Notices of Motion Of Rescission

ITEM NO: NOMR 01

FILE NO: 182661.2019

SUBJECT: Rescission of EGROW 04 - Middleton Grange Town Centre Planning Proposal – Post exhibition report from the Council Meeting of 12 December 2018

NOTICE OF MOTION OF RESCISSION

We the undersigned move a rescission motion to rescind item EGROW 04 Middleton Grange Town Centre Planning Proposal – Post exhibition report (as shown below) that was passed at the ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday 12 December 2018.

“That Council:

1. Notes the gateway determination issued by the Department of Planning & Environment;

2. Notes the submissions received during the public exhibition of the planning proposal, including public agency comments;

3. Notes that significant infrastructure upgrades will likely be required to support the planning proposal, including regional road upgrades;

4. Notes that no funding mechanism for infrastructure and public benefits has been advanced by the proponent to date;

5. Notes the issues identified in the assessment report in relation to the proposed built form, environmental impacts and density and the area not serviced with regular and reliable public transport services;

6. Withdraws support for the planning proposal pursuant to Section 3.35 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979;

7. Writes to the Minister of Planning and the Greater Sydney Commission to request that the planning proposal not proceed pursuant to Section 3.35(4) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979;

8. Writes to the proponent and all those who made a public submission to advise of Council’s decision;

9. Notes that the current zoning and land use controls enable the development of a local shopping centre for the Middleton Grange community which is consistent with the Liverpool Retail Centres Strategy; and

10. Work with the applicant to explore the option of some form of temporary retail on the site.”

And moves the following motion:

That:

Council notes that no exploration of some form of temporary retail on the site has occurred in accordance with Council’s resolution of 12 December 2018.

Council notes the Council and the Community support the development of a town centre at the Middleton Grange site and acknowledges that the process for the development of the town centre in that location has been years in the making.

Council acknowledges the urgent need for the commencement of roads and civil infrastructure within the town centre at Middleton Grange to begin the process of activating that area.

Council notes the Fifteenth Avenue smart transit corridor connecting Liverpool and Badgerys Creek via Middleton Grange with public transport as contained in the draft Liverpool local strategic planning statement.

Council notes that exhibition of the Planning Proposal included a Draft DCP to facilitate the provision of roads, civil infrastructure and open space that matches the subdivision approval granted by Council in 2015.

Council endorses the Middleton Grange DCP as exhibited in 2018 (which included amendments) to facilitate the immediate delivery of civil infrastructure and roads infrastructure for the town centre at Middleton Grange.

Council notes the State Significant Development application for Hospital and Medical Centre at lot 2 and provides in principle support for the provision of these services and ancillary roads infrastructure in the Middleton Grange Town Centre.

Council notes the community opposition to the Planning Proposal as exhibited and the issues raised regarding proposed building heights and the number of residential apartments.

Council notes that the Planning Proposal is with the Minister for Planning for finalisation.

Council now supports the planning proposal if the following changes to that which was exhibited are made to it:

a. A decrease in maximum building heights from 12 levels to 9 levels.

b. An endorsement of the density as exhibited (2.3:1, 1:1) but with a requirement for a decrease in the number of residential apartments by approximately 250.

c. The ability for the provision of a Hospital and Medical Centre and ancillary social infrastructure on lot 12.

d. The provision of an increase in the amount of community accessible open space as exhibited in the town centre Planning Proposal with the additional accessible open space to be provided for public access at no cost to council.

Council direct the CEO to immediately meet with the applicant to progress negotiations on the provision of additional publicly accessible open space as listed in point 10.d.

Council notes that the Middleton Grange 7.11 Infrastructure contributions plan applies to the Middleton Grange town centre for the delivery of local public infrastructure benefits.

Council immediately write to the Minister for Planning advising of this resolution of Council and request that the amendment of the Planning Proposal be progressed, with the consideration of appropriate mechanisms to fund relevant state roads infrastructure and public transport, as a priority to enable the delivery of services to the community at Middleton Grange.

Signed:

Clr Peter Harle

Clr Karress Rhodes

Clr Tony Hadchiti

Clr Gus Balloot

Clr Mazhar Hadid

Clr Tina Ayyad

Mayor Waller ruled the Rescission Motion out of order as parts of the resolution from the 12 December 2018 meeting have been enacted. The Mayor was willing to consider an urgent Notice of Motion on the matter.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

Reaffirms the December 2018 resolution opposing the increase in density and heights as proposed for the Middleton Grange Town Centre at the time;

Direct the CEO to write to all residents, via direct mail, in Middleton Grange once a further report is provided to Council in September 2019, clarifying the range of residential units under the current zoning controls;

Direct the CEO to provide a report back to the September 2019 Council Meeting with the following information:

a. Assumed outcomes for development of the site under the current zoning;

b. Assumed outcomes for development of the site referencing the document handed over by the proponent to residents at their meeting on Sunday the 28th of July; and

c. Assumed outcomes for development of the site referencing the Draft DCP which takes into account zone boundary changes and road realignments.

Outcomes in the context above means assumed yields for dwellings /retail/commercial space as well as infrastructure & contributions, noting assumptions will need to be used particularly in relation to the amount of commercial/business and retail uses. The assumptions used are to be clearly outlined in the report back to Council.

Commit that if any amendments were to be made by the proponent for the Middleton Grange Town Centre planning proposal an exhibition/community consultation period of 28 days would be undertaken;

Writes to the Department of Planning advising of Council’s action and above resolution; and

Investigate after 6 months if no application is lodged for the Middleton Grange Town Centre other areas in Middleton Grange that would be appropriate for retail.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hagarty

That Council makes public the webcast of item NOMR 01 of this meeting for 28 days for residents of Middleton Grange that could not attend the meeting.

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

Mayor Waller called a recess at 7.39pm.

Mayor Waller resumed the meeting at 7.49pm with all Councillors present except Clrs Hadchiti, Hadid, Rhodes and Shelton.

Clrs Hadchiti, Hadid, Rhodes and Shelton returned at 7.50pm.

ITEM NO: EGROW 04

FILE NO: 158005.2019

SUBJECT: Planning proposal to rezone land at 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Note the advice provided by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel;

2. Endorses in principle the planning proposal for 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm, subject to the applicant submitting a modified proposal with a maximum floor space ratio (FSR) of 2:1 equating to approximately 58,600m² GFA or 500 dwellings with access to the bonus FSR provisions contained within Clause 4.4 (2B) of the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (LEP) (up to 3:1), a maximum height of buildings of 45m and the preparation of a site specific Development Control Plan;

3. Delegate to the CEO authority to negotiate a revised VPA offer with the proponent, agree the terms of the offer with the proponent and report back to Council the details of the VPA prior to exhibition of the planning proposal, consistent with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy;

4. Endorses in principle the potential public benefit contributions of the VPA, to be further negotiated, include:

o Monetary contributions towards the cost of local road improvements;

o Funding appropriate road works including a 2.5m wide shared path, public domain improvements including street trees and landscaping along Governor Macquarie Drive between Hume Highway and Munday Street in accordance with Council’s design plan for the Hume Highway/Governor Macquarie Drive intersection upgrade and Warwick Street between the Hume Highway and Manning Street;

o Improved pedestrian and bicycle access to and from the site and Warwick Farm railway station and north and south of the Hume Highway;

o Provision of 5% of the dwelling yield as affordable housing (to be dedicated to Council) to be managed as affordable rental housing by a community housing provider; and

o Providing a retail/commercial space in the development for a period of 5 years at a reduced commercial rent for a community organisation/s to be agreed between the proponent and Council; and

5. Delegate authority to the CEO to finalise the above amendments to the planning proposal and submit the planning proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for a Gateway determination with a recommendation that detailed traffic modelling, an economic impact assessment, a noise mitigation strategy and a site specific DCP be included as Gateway conditions to be satisfied prior to public exhibition.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hagarty

That Council:

1. Note the advice provided by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel;

2. Delegate to the CEO to provide a report back to Council by the December 2019 Council meeting that includes the possible number of dwellings that would be permitted in the remaining Warwick Farm precinct presuming the LEP is revised to rezone the Warwick Farm Racing precinct to B4 mixed business and presuming all Government Departments and Agencies agree to the change in zoning currently being considered by Council;

3. Endorses in principle the planning proposal for 240 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm, subject to the provision of the Council report to be provided at the December 2019 Council meeting and the possible need for the proponent to submit a modified proposal that takes into consideration the report from Council in which the number of dwellings permissible is proportionate to the area of the development site and the total number of dwellings that would be possible in the remaining Warwick Farm Racing Precinct area if the LEP is revised to include B4 in that remaining area and if the rezoning the remaining site was subsequently approved by Gateway; and

4. Notes the current VPA offer from the proponent and that a new VPA would need to be negotiated should the council report identify the need for a revised submission from the proponent.

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

Vote for: Mayor Waller

Clr Balloot

Clr Hadchiti

Clr Hagarty

Clr Harle

Clr Kaliyanda

Clr Rhodes

Vote against: Clr Ayyad

Clr Hadid*

Clr Karnib

Clr Shelton

*Clr Hadid did not vote for or against the motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 10.4 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (as shown below), he is recorded as voting against the motion:

“A Councillor who is present at a meeting of Council but who fails to vote on a motion put to the meeting is taken to have voted against the motion.”

Clr Ayyad returned to the Chambers at 8.47pm.

Questions with Notice

ITEM NO: QWN 01

FILE NO: 145000.2019

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Buses in New Release Suburbs

Liverpool's new release areas are poorly serviced by public transport. Suburbs such as Middleton Grange, Elizabeth Hills and Len Waters Estate are barely serviced by single, infrequent routes with limited stops.

The on-demand bus service in Edmondson Park also has issues. According to figures from Transport for NSW, the average cost per passenger of operating on-demand services across all the trial areas is $34.56 per trip. The near by and now abandoned Wetherill Park trial cost taxpayers $940 per passenger. The buses must be booked online, by phone or via an app. This disadvantages commuters who have digital literacy and access issues as well as people from CALD backgrounds.

Better public transport, including bus services, means more cars off the road, less pressure on commuter car parking and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Research has also shown that riding a bus is 90 times safer than car travel.

With more housing developments coming in suburbs such as Austral, Liverpool needs better existing and future public transport including buses.

Please address the following:

Are additional, more frequent bus services planned for Liverpool? Specifically new release suburbs and estates including Parkbridge Estate?

Are additional on-demand bus services planned for Liverpool?

What is the cost per passenger of the Edmondson Park on-demand bus service?

What measures are in place to ensure the on-demand bus service is inclusive and accessible?

Response

The State government funds the provision of public passenger bus services and the services are administered by Transport for NSW (TfNSW). In the Liverpool Local Government Area, Transport for NSW has contracts for the provision of bus services with the following three local bus companies: Interline Bus Services, Transit Systems and Transdev.

Interline and Transit Systems provide bus services in the new release areas of Middleton Grange, Edmondson Park, Austral and Leppington.

Are additional, more frequent bus services planned for Liverpool? Specifically new release suburbs and estates including Parkbridge Estate?

Transport for NSW assess public transport demand in new release areas and periodically approves extension of existing bus services to service new release areas subject to State government funding allocation. As an example, Interline Bus Services currently provides services to the southern portion of Middleton Grange. However services are yet to be extended to the northern portion including Parkbridge Estate.

Transport for NSW have advised that the service has not been extended because funding is yet to be allocated for this service. In the meantime this year’s State budget includes a commitment for 14,000 extra weekly bus services across Sydney, Illawarra, Central Coast and the Lower Hunter. This commitment includes more than 1000 additional weekly services for routes in South West Sydney including 400 services for route 895 from Carnes Hill to Edmondson Park.

Council has been making and will continue to make representations for bus services to be extended to new release areas including Parkbridge Estate.

Are additional on-demand bus services planned for Liverpool?

The only current on demand bus service in Liverpool is the service in Edmondson Park. This service was introduced in part to reduce car parking demand at Edmondson Park train station.

Council has discussed with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) whether they have plans for additional on demand bus services in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA). To date TfNSW has advised that there are no plans for additional on demand services to be provided in the Liverpool LGA.

What is the cost per passenger of the Edmondson Park on-demand bus service?

According to Interline Bus Services website, the cost per passenger for a full fare is $2.60 whilst the Concession is $1.30.

An On Demand travel credit trial is now underway. For passengers using this service at Edmondson Park, a transfer credit of up to $2 applies every time a passenger transfers (within 60 minutes) from an Interline bus to an Opal bus or train service. Passengers need to sign up for an On Demand travel credit account to link an Opal card and Interline app account. Further details can be found on TfNSW website

https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/on-demand/edmondson-park

What measures are in place to ensure the on-demand bus service is inclusive and accessible?

Interline advises that their current service (in Edmondson Park) is accessible and inclusive in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.

The service arrangement is such that passengers can elect to be picked up from a nominated point and dropped off at Edmondson Park Train Station.

The service is available to residents of Edmondson Park within the area shown below.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Hadchiti

That Council:

Notes the report; and

Continues to lobby for more bus services and for additional bus routes that service our suburbs and major transport nodes.

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

ITEM NO: QWN 02

FILE NO: 145004.2019

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Oversized Load Carrying Vehicles

I have received numerous complaints from residents in new release suburbs about oversized load carrying vehicle movements in the early morning. These vehicles are used to transport other vehicles used in the construction of new housing developments.

Because of their size and speed the RMS restricts their movement to not impede the peak hour traffic. However, this means residents are burdened with significant amounts of sound and light pollution at all hours of the night.

Surely a common sense solution can be found to lessen the impact on residents.

Please address the following:

Q1 What is the time window imposed by the RMS for transporting an oversized load carrying vehicle?

Response

To operate on the public road network, oversized vehicles require permits issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) or the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).To minimise traffic impacts, the NHVR or RMS requires oversized vehicle operators to use the road network outside peak traffic periods.

Where the NHVR or the RMS considers that proposed haulage routes could have an impact on local roads, the agencies may request Council’s input as part of their approvals. However, both organisations can issue a permit without consultation with Council and with no time restrictions such as early morning or late at night.

In circumstances where Council is afforded the opportunity to comment on a permit application, Council would recommend to the RMS or NHVR specific haulage routes or times e.g. prohibit the use of Nuwarra Road as a haulage route during school pickup/drop off times to minimise traffic impacts and maintain amenity.

Q2 Does Council also impose time restrictions?

Response

If an application is referred to Council, our advice includes comments on access arrangements and haulage times to minimise traffic and amenity impacts.

Q3 Can Council legally impose time restrictions?

Response

Council cannot legally impose time restrictions as Council does not issue permits. Council’s involvement is limited to providing input to NHVR and/or RMS. Where the haulage routes do not include the significant use of local streets NHVR and RMS may issue permits without referral to Council.

Q4 Are nearby residents within the vicinity of the drop off point informed about these movements beforehand?

Response

As indicated above, NHVR and RMS can issue permits without referral to Council. In such circumstances nearby residents within the vicinity of drop off points are not informed. Council can request the NHVR and RMS to impose conditions on a permit requiring the transport operators to notify nearby residents.

Q5 Is it legally possible to enforce that nearby residents of the drop off point are informed about these movements?

Response

It is not possible for Council to legally enforce this. As indicated in response to Q3 Council’s role in the assessment of oversized vehicle permits is to provide input in the assessment of permits. The RMS or NHVR are responsible for issuing of permits.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council requests the NHVR and RMS to impose conditions on a permit requiring that transport operators notify nearby residents to inform them of movements beforehand.

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

PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCILLORS

Clr Kaliyanda made a presentation to Council regarding ‘Dry July’. Councillor Kaliyanda commended Councillors and Council staff who are contributing to this cause which is raising funds for the Liverpool Cancer Treatment Centre.

Clr Hadchiti made a presentation regarding a fund raising event to be held on Saturday 3^rd August 2019 at Austral Bowling Club for a local resident suffering from cancer.

Clr Kaliyanda made a presentation to Council regarding the Quota Student of the Year Public Speaking contest, which she attended representing the Mayor. Councillor Kaliyanda requested that Council write to congratulate the winner and runner-up of the competition.

Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council write to the winner and runner-up of the Quota Student of the Year Public Speaking competition congratulating them.

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

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

ITEM NO: NOM 01

FILE NO: 180998.2019

SUBJECT: Commuter Car Parking Crisis

Background

Earlier this year, prior to the election, the State Government promised 1100 parking spaces at Edmondson Park Station by 2020. The recent 2019-2020 State budget, brought down after the election, allocated just $212,000 for 'planning'.

Despite motions of Council, letters to Ministers, petitions and widespread community complaint, the State Government has failed to fulfil their promises and take appropriate action on the Commuter Car Parking Crisis.

When other levels of Government have previously failed to listen to the Liverpool community’s concerns on major issues, Council has launched public awareness campaigns and held rallies. It is time the same is done for the Commuter Car Parking Crisis.

NOTICE OF MOTION (Submitted by Councillor Hagarty)

That Council:

· Allocates appropriate funding to commence a public awareness campaign, on the Commuter Car Parking Crisis, including:

o a community rally;

o stalls at or near all train stations in the LGA;

o multilingual flyers;

o both online and paper petitions.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Karnib

That the recommendation be adopted.

Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council write to the relevant Minister as well as the Premier reminding them of their commitment of providing commuter parking at Edmondson Park Train Station and request a firm time frame of the delivery of such parking provisions.

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

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

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

Vote for: Mayor Waller

Clr Hagarty

Clr Kaliyanda

Clr Karnib

Clr Shelton

Vote against: Clr Ayyad

Clr Balloot

Clr Hadchiti

Clr Hadid

Clr Harle

Clr Rhodes

Clr Hadchiti returned to the Chambers at 9.34 pm.

Clr Shelton, Clr Hagarty, Clr Kaliyanda and Clr Ayyad left the Chambers at 9.34 pm.

Clr Ayyad returned to the Chambers at 9.37pm.

ITEM NO: NOM 05

FILE NO: 181077.2019

SUBJECT: A Prominent Permanent Home for the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society

Background

The City of Liverpool and District Historical Society was established in 1959 by a small group of residents who were from old Liverpool families such as Fitzpatrick, Collimore, Rowe, Kelly, Hill and Havard.

They were proud of Liverpool’s history and were committed to preserving and promoting its unique story. Their first meeting was held at the old Liverpool Town Hall on Moore Street in 1959 and was presided over by the then Mayor Ron Dunbier who was also a member. Since then, the society has lead a nomadic existence in its search to find a home.

From the old Liverpool Hospital/TAFE to the now demolished Colonial Hall to the Old Court House to our once home at the Bi-centennial Museum. In the fourth oldest town in Australia, The Liverpool City of Liverpool and District Historical Society is still looking for an appropriate heritage place to call a permanent home.

Their collection is currently stored in ’Eber’s Bunker’ under Liverpool Library.

The Society needs a home to be able to proudly, permanently, publicly, display approximately 10,000 items for residents and visitors to Liverpool to enjoy, learn and understand our rich and unique history.

It is interesting if you look at the provisions made for some of Liverpool’s other great clubs and associations such as;

The Barefoot Waterski Club, was formed in 1960 and has a permanent home in Liverpool Helles park.

The New South Wales Radio Controlled Racing Car Club Inc established in the 1980’s they have had a permanent home in Liverpool since the mid 1990’s.

The Liverpool District Men's Shed has a permanent home provided for them in Liverpool.

The Liverpool City Brass Band, was formed in 1883, ceased during WWI and was reformed in 1924, it was given a Liverpool permanent home in 1962.

The City of Liverpool and District Historical Society was established in 1959 and yet Liverpool has been unable to find them a permanent home in 60 years.

Liverpool prides itself on the fact that we are the 4^th oldest founded city in Australia.

This fact alone makes Liverpool’s history unique.

Liverpool is fortunate to have the members of the Historical Society who have collected and maintained over 10,000 historic items for over 60 years.

It is time for Liverpool Council to recognise and utilise this Liverpool asset. How lucky Liverpool is to have the individuals who have done the work, who have dedicated their time to preserving Liverpool’s history.

It is in as much Liverpool’s best interest as the Historical Society for Council to provide them with a permanent prominent home from which they can publicly, permanently display with pride Liverpool’s unique history.

Liverpool’s history is one of Liverpool’s greatest assets.

Liverpool Council’s investment in Liverpool’s History by providing the Society a permanent home will reward Liverpool by increasing the visitation economy which will support and attract more business which will contribute to the vitality of Liverpool.

By promoting Liverpool’s History you will help to educate people on, who we are, how we got here, where we have come from and who were the original Australians.

It is the “Australian story” that with the new airport will become increasingly more important.

Council needs to value the assets that will enable Liverpool to tell that story.

One needs only to visit our neighbours at Camden, Campbelltown and Nepean Historic Society Museums to see what their Councils do and how they have maximised all opportunities their historic assets have to offer.

The provision of a permanent prominent home for the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society will benefit Liverpool’s visitation economy. It will help to promote Liverpool as a destination. It will add Vitality to Liverpool. It will help to distinguish Liverpool from other Western Sydney Cities. It will benefit Liverpool in a way that is not possible by any other Liverpool Club and or organisation.

I move the Councillors to support this motion to find a permanent and prominent home from which Liverpool can proudly publicly present our Liverpool history.

NOTICE OF MOTION (Submitted by Councillor Rhodes)

That Council prepares a report back to the September 2019 meeting, for Council to consider all suitable public buildings, preferably historic, as a home for the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society, from which they may present a permanent public exhibition of Liverpool’s proud history as well as provide a work space to manage, maintain and store their collection for the benefit of current and future generations.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Note, Clrs Shelton, Hagarty and Kaliyanda were not in the Chambers for this item.

Mayor Waller advised that Council would now move into Closed Session to deal with Items CONF 01, CONF 02, CONF 03, CONF 04, CONF 05, CONF 06 and CONF 07 pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993 as shown below:

- CONF 01, CONF 02 and CONF 06 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of S10A(2) (g) of the Local Government Act because they contain advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

- CONF 03 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(e) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, prejudice the maintenance of law.

- CONF 04 and CONF 05 is confidential because they contain information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

- CONF 07 is confidential because it contains personal matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).

To allow the gallery to leave the Chambers, Mayor Waller called a five minute recess at 9.39pm.

Council resumed at 9.44pm in Closed Session with all councillors present.

The CEO left the Chambers at 9.44pm and the Deputy CEO assumed the seat of the CEO for this item.

Clr Hadchiti asked that CONF 03 - Mayoral Direction pursuant to Section 226(d) of the Local Government Act 1993 be dealt with in conjunction with CONF 01.

Mayor Waller agreed that CONF 01 is to be dealt with CONF 03.

Confidential Items

ITEM NO: CONF 01

FILE NO: 145013.2019

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hadchiti - Occupation Certificates

Please address the following:

In the event Council becomes aware that there is a possibility of a private certifier issuing occupation certificates for properties that Council believes do not comply fully with conditions of consent, is the option of applying to the courts for an injunction to prevent these certificates from being issued available to Council?

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council receive and note the response provided in the Confidential Book.

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

Ordinary Meeting 28 August 2019

City Economy and Growth Report

EGROW 01

Draft Amendment 69 - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 - Advertising Signage in the Liverpool City Centre

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	072557.2019
Report By	Luke Oste - Strategic Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO

Executive Summary

At its meeting of 27 April 2016, Council resolved to pursue an amendment to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (LLEP) to permit third party advertising signage with consent in the B3 Commercial Core and B4 Mixed Use zones in the Liverpool city centre. A planning proposal was subsequently prepared which received a Gateway determination (draft Amendment 69) on 23 January 2018. To support draft Amendment 69, an amendment to the Liverpool Development Control Plan (LDCP) was drafted. The LEP and DCP amendments have not yet been publicly exhibited.

Following the Council resolution and subsequent Gateway determination, Council officers have reviewed draft Amendment 69 in true context of the Western City District Plan, the Liverpool Collaboration Area Place Strategy, the positioning of Liverpool as the third CBD of Sydney, the gazettal of Amendment 52 and the ongoing work on developing the Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Masterplan.

Following a review of the need and appropriateness for third party advertising signage within the Liverpool city centre, it is recommended that draft Amendment 69 not proceed as allowed for under Section 3.35 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Alternatively, Council can resolve to receive and note this report and continue with the amendment and publicly exhibit draft Amendment 69 and the draft DCP amendment concurrently.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Not proceed with draft Amendment 69 to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan; and

2. Writes to the Minister for Planning & Public Spaces requesting that the planning proposal not proceed pursuant to Section 3.35(4) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

REPORT

Background

The LEP controls applying to signage were reviewed by Council in response to a review of Council assets and representations received by Council to permit third party advertising signage within the local government area (LGA). Following this analysis, Council resolved at its meeting on 27 April 2016 to pursue an amendment to the LLEP to permit signage with consent in the B3 Commercial Core and B4 Mixed Use zones (Attachment 1).

A planning proposal was prepared (draft Amendment 69) and subsequently submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for Gateway determination on 20 November 2017 (Attachment 2). A Gateway determination was issued on 23 January 2018 and the timeframe for completion of this draft amendment is 23 January 2020.

A concurrent amendment to the DCP would need to be publicly exhibited and finalised that incorporates additional design guidelines for third party advertising signage. This amendment would rationalise the existing signage standards and add controls and guidelines for third party advertising signs and for electronic advertising signs.

Current Context for Signage

‘Building identification signs’ and ‘business identification signs’ are currently permitted with consent in most of the LGA. These signs can only advertise the building, person or business located at the premises where the sign is located. Currently billboard signs and third party commercial signs that advertise general goods or services are prohibited throughout the LGA. For the purpose of this report these signs will be referred to as “third party advertising signage”.

There are some specific circumstances where third party advertising signage is permitted within the Liverpool LGA. Advertisements in or on bus shelters are exempt development under the LLEP, meaning that no consent is required. This form of advertising is limited as follows:

· Maximum height of 2.5m;

· Maximum width of 1.5m;

· Must not be flashing; and

· Maximum of 2 signs per bus shelter.

Third party advertising signage is also permitted within transport corridor land under State Environmental Planning Policy No 64 – Advertising and Signage (SEPP 64). This includes advertising in the following locations:

· The M5 and M7 motorway;

· Along a railway corridor;

· A road that is a freeway or tollway; and

· Land that is owned, occupied or managed by the RMS and that is within 250m of a classified road.

Proposed Amendment to the LEP

Council’s current resolution is to permit third party advertising signage with consent within B3 and B4 Zones.

The Standard Instrument includes the following relevant definition:

signage means any sign, notice, device, representation or advertisement that advertises or promotes any goods, services or events and any structure or vessel that is principally designed for, or that is used for, the display of signage, and includes any of the following:

(a) an advertising structure,

(b) a building identification sign,

(c) a business identification sign,

but does not include a traffic sign or traffic control facilities.

The amendment to the LEP would allow advertising structures and other signage with consent in B3 Commercial Core and B4 Mixed Use zones. The B3 and B4 zones are located solely within the Liverpool city centre.

Proposed Amendment to the DCP

To facilitate third party advertising signage within the Liverpool city centre, a concurrent amendment to the DCP was drafted. DCP – Section 26 Outdoor Advertising and Signage within Part 1 General Controls for all Development guides proposals for signage and advertising through detailed objectives and controls.

The draft amendment to the DCP provides new objectives and controls to guide third party advertising proposals in the B3 and B4 zones. Additionally, the amendment simplifies and consolidates the controls and objectives relating to outdoor advertising and signage more broadly.

Third Party Advertising Signage – Advantages and Disadvantages

There are advantages that come from permitting third party advertising. Advertising and marketing play an economic role within Sydney and contribute also to employment. Individual business and property owners can benefit from the rental income derived from ground or airspace rights for advertising structures, including Council. Advertising signage can be utilised in private/public partnerships to provide public infrastructure at the cost of the advertiser in exchange for advertising rights upon the structure. Finally, Third party advertising can create opportunity to provide visual stimulation and vibrancy through contemporary and eye-catching advertising displays within the public realm.

There are however disadvantages to permitting third party advertising. Multiple advertising signs can accumulate and contribute to visual clutter within the streetscape or locality. Advertising within the public realm can quickly become ‘monopolised’ by larger corporations. The significant costs of outdoor advertising often prohibit businesses and organisations with modest budgets from accessing advertising in this form. Such advertising can threaten the unique sense of place by diluting the public domain with common and replicated advertising.

Additionally, advertising signage is often large in size and loud in its visual presence in order to generate sufficient attention to justify cost. This can detract from the architectural, natural, cultural and historical values of the streetscape and locality. Vistas can also be blocked or partially obscured by free standing advertising signage. Ideally, signage should be limited to specific locations, rather than broadly permitted across land use zones. Permissibility that applies to broad zones can lead to poor signage outcomes that lack design merit, coordination and restraint.

Council officers believe existing public community notice and public information signage, business identification signage and building identification signage allows for sufficient opportunity to promote both public and private services and events in an equitable manner.

It is considered that significant visual impacts will result if third party advertising is permitted within the Liverpool City Centre (and any future B3 and B4 zoned lands within Liverpool).

CONSULTATION

In preparing this report, advice has been sought from the City Design and Public Domain department (including heritage), Development Assessment, City Infrastructure and Environment and Property and Commercial Development departments.

Advice from the City Design and Public Domain Department

There has been a recent increase in focus for urban design in Liverpool, especially within the city centre. This has brought about positive change not only in design outcomes, but also in procedural reform. Council is currently preparing the Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Masterplan (LCC PDMP). This is a 10-year vision to guide the development of the public realm within the city centre. The scope of the project includes:

· Publicly accessible spaces – in which signage is often located (e.g. within streets, arcades, laneways, footpaths, plazas and malls);

· Structures that relate to urban spaces – to which signage is often affixed (e.g. facades and other interfaces where buildings meet with a street adjoining open space); and

· Public infrastructure that supports urban spaces – to which signage is also affixed (e.g. bridges, awnings, light poles, street furniture, and bus stops).

The project aims of the LCC PDMP is to improve the quality of the public domain within the Liverpool City Centre. Given that Liverpool is positioned as Sydney’s third CBD, it is a sought after location for third party advertisers looking to install signage. However, a proliferation of third party signage could have negative impacts on the city centre, detracting from the amenity of the city and this would be inconsistent with the objectives of the LCC PDMP.

The reasons include:

· Preservation of character in the city centre - signage that is unrelated to the site in which it is located would detract from local character. It could also detract from the historical significance of spaces in the city centre.

· Preservation of visual amenity in the city centre - third party signage would detract from existing/proposed public signage, public art and landmarks. It would also occupy spaces that could otherwise be utilised for new public art (e.g. blank walls) and/or interpretive signage that references Liverpool’s history.

· Visual distraction - third party signage contributes to additional visual clutter, disorder, and conflict with proposed way finding.

Heritage

A large proportion of heritage listed buildings are located within the city centre, including prominent State listed heritage buildings such as the Liverpool College (TAFE) site, the Former Liverpool Courthouse and St Luke’s Anglican Church. Third party advertising signage with the Liverpool CBD has the potential to impact on the visual setting of existing heritage buildings.

While it is noted that provisions within the DCP could be added, aimed at managing these impacts with controls relating to the size and location of signage, there are potential cumulative impacts.

Property

In the context of the current development of the city centre, the Property and Commercial Development team supports the position outlined in this report that the Amendment 69 should not proceed. This is consistent with the aim of improving public domain and amenity of the city centre which is positioned as Sydney’s third CBD.

CONCLUSION

Following a review of the need and appropriateness for third party advertising in the city centre, it is recommended that Council not proceed with draft Amendment 69 to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Facilitate economic development.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership	Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 State Environmental Planning Policy 64 – Advertising and Signage Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008

ATTACHMENTS

1. Council Resolution and Report -Advertising Structures and Signage April 2016 (Under separate cover)

2. Planning Proposal January 2018 (Under separate cover)

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Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 01

Biannual Progress Report

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	195643.2019
Report By	Claudia Novek - Senior Corporate Planner
Approved By	Kiersten Fishburn - Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

The Biannual Progress Report provides an overview of Council’s progress on the principal activities that were scheduled for the January to June 2019 period. This is reported against the Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2018-19.

The report demonstrates operational achievements and provides updates, information and statistics that occurred during the period. This is the second and final Biannual Progress Report for 2018-19 and has been prepared in line with the Office of Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council notes and receives the Biannual Progress Report which outlines the progress of the principal activities detailed in the Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2018-19.

REPORT

On 26 April 2017, Council adopted the Community Strategic Plan, Our Home, Liverpool 2027.

Our Home, Liverpool 2027 outlines the community’s vision and priorities for Liverpool. The Plan was developed after extensive engagement with the community and contains four key directions for the future of Liverpool. These directions guide Council’s operations and services for the next ten years.

Council’s four-year Delivery Program 2017-2021 and one-year Operational Plan and Budget 2018-2019 outline Council’s commitment to the community. The combined document details the principal activities that Council plans to deliver towards achieving the community vision that has been outlined in Our Home, Liverpool 2027.

Upon adoption of the four year Delivery Program 2017-2021 and one-year Operational Plan 2018-2019 in June 2018, Council determined to deliver 110 actions (principal activities).

Section 404(5) of the Local Government Act (1993) requires the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to ensure that a Progress Report is provided to Council at least every six months. It should include information and updates on the principal activities that have been detailed in the four-year Delivery Program. This allows Council and the public to monitor progress. The attached Progress Report contains information on the delivery of all these for the January to June 2019 period.

By 30 June 2019, 94% of actions from the Delivery Program 2017-2021 and Operational Plan 2018-2019 were on track.

Highlights include the openings of Casula Parklands, the Bernera Road extension in Edmonson Park and ‘Pride of Place’ exhibition, at Carnes Hill Library. The inaugural ‘Liverpool on a Roll’ event was a success and the fifth sitting of the Children’s Parliament discussed issues important to students in grades four to six. Liverpool also became accredited as a Pan Pacific Safe Community, an internationally recognised model.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	To deliver Council services within approved budget.
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. Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	As per the Local Government Act (1993) Section 404 (5), Council must ensure regular progress reports are provided to the Council reporting as to its progress with respect to the principal activities detailed in its delivery program at least every six months.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Biannual Performance Report, January - June 2019 (Under separate cover)

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Chief Executive Officer Report

CEO 02

Western Sydney City Deal Study Tour

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Attract businesses for economic growth and employment opportunities
File Ref	212457.2019
Report By	Andrew Stevenson - Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer
Approved By	Kiersten Fishburn - Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller has been invited by the Federal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge to accompany him on a study tour with other Western Sydney City Deal Mayors to Europe.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the Mayor and CEO taking part in the Airport City Study Program with Western Sydney City Deal Mayors and the Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge.

REPORT

Minister Tudge has organised a Study Tour to Sweden, the Netherlands and United Kingdom in September and October this year to review some successful overseas examples relevant to the Western Parkland City.

The Study Tour will visit Airport City Stockholm, Schipol Airport in the Netherlands and the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Centre. A full itinerary is attached to this report.

The eight City Deal Mayors have been invited to join Minister Tudge and NSW Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres. Council General Managers and Chief Executives are invited to accompany their respective Mayors.

The Mayor, when visiting Gothenberg in Sweden, would also have the opportunity to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Liverpool Council and Landvetter Södra Utveckling AB, which was established by Harryda municipality to develop a 650-hectare site near Landvetter Airport.

This Study Tour offers a range of benefits for Council including the opportunity to observe first-hand international best-practice in planning, aerotropolis and urban design. In addition, the four-day tour offers an important opportunity to develop Council’s relationship with key Ministers.

Travel costs are expected to be covered by accrued Council points.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal Agreement to create Jobs for the Future. Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal agreement to provide opportunities for residents in the LGA to enhance skills and education.
Environment	Utilise the Western Sydney City Deal agreement to enhance liveability and environment of the LGA. Retain viable opportunities for local food production while managing land use to meet urban growth.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Implementation and Governance of the Western Sydney City Deal agreement.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Correspondence from The Hon Alan Tudge MP

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City Community and Culture Report

COM 01

Access to facilities in Hot Weather and Measures to Cool the City

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community
File Ref	196096.2019
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

An initial report was presented to Council on 27 February 2019, in response to a 6 February 2019 Council resolution to:

1. Consider other measures that can be undertaken within the Local Government Area (LGA) to provide relief to the community during extreme hot weather and report back to the 27 February Council meeting.

2. Work with Belgravia Leisure to look at strategies to support access to leisure centres.

3. Look at strategies which could include providing additional water parks in the LGA and consider new locations, including new growth areas, for the water parks. The following matters are to be considered:

a. Pricing;

b. Ample parking;

c. Seating;

d. Shade; and

e. Other options.

4. Develop a strategy to inform the community as to where savings can be made on services for families.

The 27 February report had noted three existing water play facilities, Bigge Park and Carnes Hill, (free access) and Michael Wenden Centre (included in pool entry fee), and outlined measures to be undertaken to provide relief to the community during hot weather. It also provided information on current and forthcoming studies and strategies to explore heat mitigation across the city.

This report recommends a further four sites for water play facilities, subject to further investigation during the masterplanning or detailed design phase of each site; including:

· Stante Reserve, Middleton Grange

· Lighthorse Park, Liverpool

· Carnes Hill Recreation Precinct Stage Two, Carnes Hill; and

· Edmondson Park Town Park, Edmondson Park (designed and delivered by Frasers).

This report also recommends piloting a temporary inflatable water play park that can accommodate larger scale temporary water play activities. An evaluation of the pilot should inform future decision-making regarding water play facilities. Additionally, in response to the Council resolution on water parks (and saving money), Council’s Communications Team developed and promoted a web page highlighting rebates and discounts available across the community.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Endorses the identified sites for the inclusion of water play facility, subject to further investigation and feasibility through the detailed design phase and masterplanning process; and

2. Endorses one of the 3 options identified for inflatable water park provision recommended under short-term measures for action.

REPORT

BACKGROUND

The initial report presented to Council on 27 February 2019, outlined measures to be undertaken to provide relief to the community during hot weather and provided information on current and forthcoming studies and strategies to explore heat mitigation across the city. The report also noted the benefits and costs associated with the construction and maintenance of water parks. This report seeks to identify the most suitable sites for water play features across the Liverpool LGA, and provide details on their associated costs.

WATER PLAY SITES ANALYSIS

Site analysis was performed to ensure the required amenities including parking, shaded picnic seating and informal seating, children’s play area, pathways and landscape embellishment can be accommodated. Parks and open spaces across the LGA that are currently subject to masterplanning or redevelopment were first assessed to identify their capacity for inclusion of water play features.

The following factors were considered as essential in identifying suitable sites for water play:

· District/Regional park classification

This classification supports the provision of water play in the Recreation, Open Space and Sports Strategy (ROSS) Strategy guidelines.

· Provision of amenities

Consideration of the existing and planned amenities on site such as toilets, parking, seating, shade, shared pathways to complement and enhance the functionality of the water play.

· Projects (new works and/or upgrades) identified in Capital Works Program

The identified site will have to be developable within the early stages of the current and upcoming Capital Works Program.

· Convenient access (pedestrian, cars and public transport)

The identified site should have convenient access to public transport and major streets.

Based on the above factors, the following four major parks scheduled for masterplanning or new works were assessed as the most viable options for the inclusion of water play areas:

· Stante Reserve, Middleton Grange – Stante Reserve is currently in the detailed design phase and projected for completion during 2019/2020 financial year.

· Lighthorse Park, Liverpool – The Draft Lighthorse Park Landscape Masterplan recommends water play features.

· Carnes Hill Recreation Precinct Stage Two, Carnes Hill – At its meeting on 28 August 2019, Council endorsed an option paper to proceed with masterplanning the site for provision of sports, aquatic and recreation facilities at the precinct. The masterplanning of this site is forecast for completion by February 2020.

· Edmondson Park Town Park, Edmondson Park – This park to be designed and delivered by Frasers, considers the provision of a water play area.

The table below outlines the assessment of the parks identified for inclusion of water play.

Parameter Park/ Reserve	District/ Regional Park	Existing provision of amenities	Capital Works Program	Access			Catchment
Parameter Park/ Reserve	District/ Regional Park	Existing provision of amenities	Capital Works Program	Pedestrian	Vehicle	Public transport	Catchment
Stante Reserve, Middleton Grange	District Park	Development earmarked for 2019/20	Concept design and construction to commence in 2019/20	ü	ü	ü	New release suburbs of Liverpool LGA
Lighthorse Park, Liverpool	District Park	Development earmarked for 2019/20	Concept design and construction to commence in 2019/20	ü	ü	ü	Eastern suburbs of Liverpool LGA
Carnes Hill Recreation Precinct Stage Two, Carnes Hill	District facility	Identified as a strategic project to be included in the Capital Works Program for 2020/21	Identified as a strategic project for 2020/21	ü	ü	ü	Inner West suburbs of Liverpool LGA
Edmondson Park Town Centre, Edmondson Park	District Park	Delivered by Frasers within the Town Centre.	N/A	ü	ü	ü	Inner West suburbs of Liverpool LGA

COSTING AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER PLAY FACILITIES

To date, Council has established several water play facilities ranging in size and capacity, with the largest in Bigge Park followed by the newly opened facility in Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre. The other facilities in Carnes Hill and Macquarie Mall offer limited capacity.

The identified sites for inclusion of water play are classified as district level parks/open spaces. Based on the construction cost of established district level park/open space such as Bigge Park, which had an approximate construction cost of $500,000, the proposed water play sites will likely require similar capital cost.

Water play facilities are required to meet NSW Health standards for water treatment and amenities provision and therefore have significant capital and operational costs. Based on the maintenance and repair cost of the established water play facilities (Macquarie Mall, Carnes Hill, Michael Wenden Leisure Centre and Bigge Park), the proposed water play facilities within the identified sites will require a potential maintenance cost (annual) between $25,000 to $50,000 along with a repair cost between (annual) $5,000 to $10,000.

SUMMARY OF MEASURES

Long-term Measures

Council’s ROSS Strategy is the principal document providing long-term direction and guidance to the planning and development of public recreation land. The document also provides guidance on the delivery of high quality, integrated and multi-functional, recreation, open space and sporting infrastructure. The document promotes principles of best practice, including those that seek to mitigate the adverse effects of heat.

The most effective, inclusive and sustainable approach to cooling the city is with increased tree canopy cover on streets and in public open spaces.

With grant funding from NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure and Environment, under the Premier’s Priority for 5 million trees, planning and design is now underway for the introduction of additional trees throughout the Liverpool city centre. Consistent with funding requirements, planting will be completed in late 2020.

The Western Sydney Planning Partnership is progressing a City Deal commitment for common design and engineering standards across the Western Parkland City. The output of this work, to be completed by mid-2020, will include street design details that accommodate tree planting with canopy cover to make neighbourhoods more resilient to heat. This consistent approach to street design will be applicable to new release and established areas.

Medium-term Measures

Under the ROSS Strategy, Council commissioned a number of studies including the Liverpool Aquatic and Leisure Centre Strategy to better inform Council decision making in the medium term for provision of aquatic facilities across the Liverpool LGA. The Strategy aims to direct the planning and provision of aquatic and leisure facilities within the Liverpool LGA over the next ten years.

Short-term Measures

The report to the Council meeting on 27 February 2019 noted that “Council officers were working with Belgravia Leisure to identify suitable measures to implement at the aquatic and leisure centres, which could include the operation of temporary inflatable structures”.

The aquatic facilities are typically at full capacity on higher range hot days, the centres experience extensive queuing, and are required to adopt a “one out - one in” policy to maintain pool safety requirements. Further analysis of opportunities at the Whitlam and Wenden Leisure Centres indicates a lack of space for temporary “pop-up” infrastructure of the size required to make a meaningful increase in provision.

Belgravia Leisure undertook an initial investigation on Council’s behalf to provide a pop-up inflatable water park feature. In undertaking such investigations, Belgravia Leisure have advised that they have limited capacity and experience in the provision of such services. Council have since sourced an appropriate supplier for such services, Waterworld Central, who have extensive experience and are Australia’s sole supplier of an end-to-end solution that includes the supply, installation and supervision of a pop-up inflatable waterpark.

The provision of a temporary inflatable water play installation is considered the most viable short-term approach to the increase of water play opportunities within the LGA. As a pilot of this approach, Council is currently in the final phases of investigation into the provision of a “pop-up” inflatable water park located on Woodward Park throughout January 2020. For a fee, participants at the water park are given access to a range of pop-up water park features including a range of wading pools, water slides and other water play features for a 2 hour session. This water-park would provide significant additional capacity towards meeting the demand for water-based recreation opportunities in the summer period. A number of options exist for the provision of this service, ranging from totally subsidised by Council through to third party commercial operation at market rates.

Option 1: Council hire of the “pop-up” inflatable water park for a 4 week period for a cost to Council of $250,000. No fee would be charged to users.

Option 2: Council hire of the “pop-up” inflatable water park for a 4 week period for a cost to Council of $150,000. This would incur a fee of $15.00 per child per session for users.

Option 3: Council to facilitate the hire of parkland by the inflatable water park supplier for a 6 week period over Christmas and January. This would result in a fee of $25.00 per child per session for users and a return to Council of approximately $15,000 (from land hire fees).

Currently there is no budget allocated for short term measures such as above. Should Council consider endorsing option 1 or 2, the above costs will apply.

In response to the final item of the resolution to “develop a strategy to inform the community as to where savings can be made on services for families”, Council’s Communications Team developed and promoted a web page highlighting rebates and discounts available across the community. The link makes reference to a range of government services and strategies where the community can save money on energy, public transport, driving, health and family services. This link will be further developed to include summer activities and promoted to families.

CONCLUSION

This report recommends that Council:

· Endorses the identified sites for the inclusion of water play facility, subject to further investigation and feasibility through detailed design phase and masterplanning process; and

· Endorses one of the 3 options identified for inflatable water park provision recommended under short-term measures for action.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions. The operational cost related to the maintenance of existing water play areas.
Environment	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. Support access and services for people with a disability. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. 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

Nil

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City Corporate Report

CORP 01

Investment Report July 2019

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources
File Ref	193503.2019
Report By	John Singh - Accountant - Investments & Treasury Management
Approved By	Vishwa Nadan - Chief Financial Officer

executive summary

This report details Council’s investment portfolio.

As at 31 July 2019, Council held investments with a market value of $263 million.

The portfolio yield to the end of July 2019 is 151 basis points above the AusBond Bank Bill index.

	AusBond Bank Bill Index (BBI)
Benchmark	1.90%
Portfolio yield	3.41%
Performance above benchmarks	1.51%

Return on investment for July 2019 was $40k lower than the budget.

Council’s investments and reporting obligations fully comply with the requirements of section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 and clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

Council’s portfolio also fully complies with limits set out in its Investment Policy. NSW TCorp however has recommended that Council progressively reduce its exposure to lower-rated financial institutions to below 25% of its investment portfolio by 2021.

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 31 July 2019, Council held investments with a market value of $263 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:

The ratio of market value compared to face value of various debt securities is shown in the table below.

Asset Class	July-19	Jun-19
Senior Debts (FRN's ,TCD's & FRB)*	101.25%	100.76%
MBS (Reverse Mortgage Backed Securities)	59.48%	59.48%
T-Corp Unit Trusts	103.85%	103.65%

*Definition of terms

· Transferrable Certificate of Deposit (TCD) - 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).

· Fixed Rate Bond (FRB) – returns Fixed Coupon (interest) Rate and is tradeable before maturity.

Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Ministerial Investment Order including the grandfathering provisions. The grandfathering provisions state that Council may continue 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.

NSW TCorp has recommended that Council progressively reduce its exposure to lower rated financial institutions to below 25% by 2021. Council staff are working with investment advisors to meet this requirement.

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 benchmark.

Council’s Investment Policy prescribes the AusBond Bank Bill Index (ABBI) as a benchmark to measure return on cash and fixed interest securities. The ABBI represents the average daily yield of a parcel of bank bills. Historically there has been a positive correlation between changes in the cash rate and the resulting impact on the ABBI benchmark.

The portfolio yield to 31 July 2019 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 151 basis points (3.41% against 1.90 %).

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

Performance of Portfolio Returns against Budget

Council’s investment income for July 2019 is lower than the budget by $40k, however portfolio performance is expected to improve in coming months.

Investment Portfolio at a Glance

Portfolio Performance

The portfolio yield to 31 July 2019 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 151 basis points (3.41% against 1.90%).

Annual Income vs. Budget

Council’s investment interest income is lower than the budget by $40k as at 31 July 2019, however portfolio performance is expected to improve in coming months.

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 1.00 per cent in its meeting on 6 August 2019 meeting. The current 1.00 per cent cash rate is at a historically low level and impacts returns on investment.

Certificate of Responsible Accounting Officer

The Chief Financial Officer, 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 Council’s Investment Policy at the time of their placement. The previous investments are covered by the grandfathering clauses of the current investment guidelines issued by the Minister for Local Government.

Independent verification by Head of Audit, Risk and Improvement (HARI)

Council has requested an on-going independent review of its investment portfolio by the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) or its representative under delegated authority. The ARIC has agreed for its Chairperson to provide a certificate on a quarterly basis – the confirmation on investment to May 2019 is provided as an attachment to this report.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Council’s investment interest income is lower than the budget by $40k as at 31 July 2019, however portfolio performance is expected to improve in coming months.
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 (authorized investments) and with reporting requirements under clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Investment Portfolio - July 2019

2. ARIC Certification of Investment Portfolio

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City Corporate Report

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Investment Policy - Proposed Amendments to Permit Borrowing from Section 7.11 Reserve

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources
File Ref	203779.2019
Report By	Chris White - Director City Corporate
Approved By	Chris White - Director City Corporate

Executive Summary

According to Council’s preliminary end-of-year accounts for the 2018/19 financial year, Council currently holds around $159 million in reserves under its various Section 7.11 contributions plans.

Income under the various contributions plans has been increasing in recent years. In 2017/18, Council receipted over $57.8 million in developer contributions into the reserve, with the final number for 2018/19 expected to be in the vicinity of $41.1 million.

This number can be compared with a figure of only $5.7 million in 2008/09.

The use of funds under S.7.11 contributions is restricted to items of infrastructure that are identified by the various contributions plans. This is restricted by the provisions of the applicable legislation. Not all of Council’s capital works can be funded from S.7.11.

It is also apparent that not all the works that are intended to be funded by the S.7.11 reserve are ready to be delivered. Council’s capital works priority list includes a variety of projects that are not funded from S.7.11, as well as a number of projects that are either unfunded or under-funded.

After significant research, which has included the commissioning of legal and fidelity advice, staff are in a position to propose a framework that may address some of these issues. The proposal anticipates amendments to Council’s Investment Policy that would allow Council to invest S.7.11 reserve funds in project work to be undertaken by Council.

In essence, the framework will allow Council to borrow money from the S.7.11 fund, to be paid back over time with interest.

This report sets out the details of the proposal, and seeks Council approval to proceed with establishing the necessary framework to put it into operation.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Endorse the proposed amendments to Council’s Investment Policy, included as Attachment 7 to the report of staff;

2. Publicly exhibit the proposed amended policy for a period of not less than 28 days; and

3. In the event no negative submissions are received; delegate authority to the CEO to adopt the policy following the expiration of the 28 day exhibition period.

REPORT

Background:

According to Council’s preliminary end-of-year accounts for the 2018/19 financial year, Council currently holds around $159 million in reserves under its various Section 7.11 contributions plans.

This number can be compared with a figure of only $5.7 million in 2008/09.

S.7.11 Framework:

Part 7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) establishes a framework which allows Councils to charge developer contributions in return for accepting applications that, by reason of their approval, would increase the demand for local infrastructure.

These contributions (“S.7.11 contributions”) must be applied to local infrastructure. There is an extensive body of law that has developed that requires a nexus between the expenditure of these funds, and the demand generated by the development which has resulted in the receipt of those contributions.

There are also provisions within the framework that restrict what these funds can be applied to. For example, recent changes to the framework now prohibit the collection of S.7.11 contributions for the construction of recreational facilities (though legacy contributions plans including these assets may still do so).

S.7.13 of the EPA Act requires Councils to establish S.7.11 contributions plans that set out the various works intended to be funded by these contributions, and the amounts required to fund these works. Council has a number of these plans that cover various areas across the LGA.

S.7.11 Fund and Works – Current Status and Future Prognosis:

As noted above, Council’s current S.7.11 fund balance is around $159 million.

Income in the past financial year into the S.7.11 fund is estimated at around $41.1 million. Receipts are expected to plateau or even dip somewhat as the housing market slows in the next year or two, but are soon expected to rise again as development applications supporting both infill development (such as that anticipated by Amendment 52) and greenfield/brownfield development in the western city continue to be lodged.

On the works side, Council is delivering more assets than ever against its various S.7.11 contributions plans. Actual delivered works from the s.94/S.7.11 contributions plans has fluctuated significantly over the years, but has grown from $4.6 million in 2010/11, to $30.5 million in 2018/19.

By contrast, and when considering all Council capital works over the past 10 years, steady and significant trend growth is observed – from $33.8 million in 2009/10, to an estimated $137.2 million (subject to final accounts) in 2018/19.

Council’s long term financial plan and capital works projections predict that capital works delivery (both S.7.11 and non-S.7.11) will continue to rise in coming 3-4 years, and will then plateau around the $185 million mark per year (in total capital works delivery) as the western city continues to develop.

Details of past and projected income and expenditure is included as Attachments 1 and 2 to this report respectively. It is noted that, based on projected trends, the ongoing balance of S.7.11 funds is expected to remain at or above the current level of $159 million for the next 10 years. This is in spite of further expected increases in capital works program projections, which are anticipated to peak at a total of over $222 million in 2020/21 (much of this expenditure being associated with the delivery of Civic Place).

That said, staff intend to continue to aggressively pursue the delivery of S.7.11 infrastructure, with a view to delivering a greater volume of S.7.11 works than has currently been projected, and with the intention of working the total reserve amount down over time. However, with projected income expected to be strong as growth in the LGA continues, it is unlikely that the total balance will be eroded significantly for some years.

Business Case for S.7.11 Borrowing:

Staff have therefore concluded that the S.7.11 reserve presents a stable medium-to-long-term fund, which is expected to retain a strong cashflow that makes the rapid reduction of the fund unlikely. This makes it a potentially ideal fund from which to invest in suitable long-term assets.

Council’s capital works priority list includes a variety of projects that are not funded from S.7.11, as well as a number of projects that are either unfunded or under-funded.

In essence, the framework will allow Council to borrow money from the S.7.11 fund, to be paid back over time with interest. These loans could be utilised to fund capital works by Council that would otherwise not be able to access S.7.11 funds.

The benefits of this approach are that a portion of the balance of the S.7.11 fund would be made available for investment in non-S.7.11 infrastructure, allowing for the forward-funding of certain critical assets that would otherwise be unfunded or under-funded.

Proposed Framework:

The proposed framework anticipates Council authorising investments in its own infrastructure by way of debentures under the Corporations Act 2001. Legal advice concerning the legality and exact structure of the framework is included as Confidential Attachments 3, 4 and 5, and includes a peer review of proposed framework from a second law firm.

In essence, the Council would approve the issue of a debenture underwriting a specific project. The project would require a clear full-life-cycle cost estimate and scope before being approved.

The debenture would include provision for principal and interest payments over a term ranging from 3-10 years (depending on the size of the project, and Council’s budget position). Each debenture raised for consideration by Council would be accompanied by a careful review of Council’s long-term financial capacity to sustain the loan and the asset.

Should Council approve the issue of the debenture and associated investment, the debenture would be funded by progressive draw-down from the S.7.11 fund.

The S.7.11 fund would then be repaid by the Council from available funding sources, including general funds, grant funding, or (in certain cases) alternative loan funding (such as zero or low interest loans, if available). Interest would be payable on the loan back to the S.7.11 fund, at a rate equivalent to the T-Corp bond rate applicable from time to time.

Prudential Requirements:

Council’s proposed framework anticipates the following borrowing structure:

· Total annual loan commitment from s.7.11 framework not to exceed 20% of the total uncommitted fund balance;

· No single loan commitment may exceed 15% of the total uncommitted fund balance at the time the loan is authorised by Council;

· The total commitment of loans against the s.7.11 fund may not exceed 40% of the total fund balance at any given time;

· If the total amount loaned against the fund reaches 50% or more, then the oldest loan(s) (in terms of time) will be required to advance their payment schedule(s) to repay the S.7.11 fund to maintain a maximum of no more than 50% loaned funds against the fund reserve.

Benefits:

The proposed framework allows the significant S.7.11 reserve to be put to work in funding Council works that would otherwise need funding from general fund or external loan sources.

This will potentially allow Council to use S.7.11 funds to forward-fund certain infrastructure that, under normal circumstances, would not have sufficient funding available.

The framework could also be used to forward-fund assets that are awaiting other funding sources, such as grants, etc..

Furthermore, the interest payments from these loans will also count as income into the fund, meaning that the interest payments are zero-sum to Council.

Drawbacks/Risks:

The proposal also has some drawbacks and risks associated with it.

There is a risk that the fund could be overdrawn, which would potentially put the ability of the fund to perform its core function (of delivering S.7.11 works) at risk. To mitigate this risk, the prudential requirements listed above are proposed to be included in Council’s investment policy, which staff feel will address these concerns.

It is worth noting that staff have commissioned fidelity and actuarial advice on the appropriateness of these prudential requirements (included as Attachment 6 to this report). This advice proposes that Council could reasonably permit interest-only loans of up to 5 years, with up to minimum 15% and maximum 30% fund commitment in any given year, and up to 50% total loan commitment against the S.7.11 fund balance. Staff are uncomfortable with this proposal, and have instead suggested a more conservative maximum of 20% fund commitment in any given year (with no minimum amount), and a lower 40% total loan commitment against the fund balance, with mandatory principal and interest payments, and terms of up to 10 years to permit smoothing of budgets and more accurate long-term financial planning. This, it is felt, provides a more sound and long-term approach to borrowing against the fund, and is consistent with standard T-Corp loan duration.

There is also a risk that legislative or regulatory changes may render the framework unlawful. In this case, it is possible that existing loans may be grandfathered. Alternatively, the Council may be required to pay back some or all of the loans within a compressed timeframe. This definitely presents some risk. Council may need to fund such advanced repayment from general funds, and/or from external loans.

To mitigate this risk, Council have been up front with the OLG and the Audit Office, both of whom are aware that Council is pursuing this approach. The OLG has been consulted by Council’s lawyers, and have indicated that they will not intervene at present, though they have expressed some interest in the proposal. The Audit Office will be given the opportunity to review this report before it goes to Council, and staff will endeavour to bring any feedback they present to the Council when the report is considered.

To further mitigate the possible impacts of legislative/regulatory change, Council may elect to be conservative with loans from the fund in the initial stages of the roll-out. If loan volume is relatively small in the early stages, this would minimise the impacts of any requirement to repay the loans on a compressed schedule. This, however, would be a matter for Council.

Of course, it is also possible that the proposal may be supported at the state level, and if successful, may be legalised and regulated. Staff will be advocating for this approach to be taken, should Council approve the proposed framework.

Finally, the last drawback is the opportunity cost of utilising S.7.11 funds for internal loans, in that these funds will no longer be available to be invested externally. This will negatively impact investment revenue as funds are drawn down into S.7.11 loans. At present, our investment revenue is around the 2 - 2.5% per annum level.

Recommendation:

Staff recommend that the proposed amended Investment Policy, included as Attachment 7 to this report (and including the S.7.11 borrowing framework), be adopted for exhibition. Staff further recommend that authority to adopt the framework into policy be delegated to the CEO, in the event that no negative feedback is received.

Under the proposed recommendation, and if negative feedback is received, staff would report the framework back to Council before final adoption.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	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. Culture and creative industries.
Environment	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. 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. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. Support access and services for people with a disability. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	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. 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	Part 7, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. 10 Year History - s.94/7.11 receipts and works (Under separate cover)

2. 10 Year Projections - s.94/7.11 receipts and works (Under separate cover)

3. Legal Advice from Sparke Helmore Lawyers dated 3 October 2018 (Under separate cover)

4. Legal Advice from Sparke Helmore Lawyers dated 19 February 2019 (Under separate cover)

5. Peer Review of Legal Advice by Bartier Perry Lawyers dated 24 July 2019 (Under separate cover)

6. Fidelity and Actuarial Advice on Prudential Requirements - Finity Consulting Pty Ltd (Under separate cover)

7. Proposed Amended Investment Policy (with tracked changes) (Under separate cover)

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City Infrastructure and Environment Report

INF 01

Master Plan for Ernie Smith Reserve

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Provide community facilities which are accessible to all
File Ref	166812.2019
Report By	Keith Cowley - Team Leader - Open Space Construction
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

Ernie Smith Reserve and Kelso Park together form a significant area of open space approximately 25.8 hectares in size, located in the suburb of Moorebank. The reserve provides regional level public sporting facilities for south-western Sydney as well as minor passive recreation uses.

In November 2018, Group GSA Landscape Architects were engaged by Liverpool City Council to develop a Landscape Master Plan for Ernie Smith Reserve which would guide the future development of both sites into a modern regional recreation and sporting facility for the community of Moorebank.

The Ernie Smith Reserve Master Plan has been developed to meet the following key objectives:

· To encourage wider public use of the reserve by improving the sports facilities and enhancing the site’s informal recreation and leisure experience;

· To upgrade the existing sports amenities to enable groups to host higher standard sports fixtures and provide more modern venues for the community of Moorebank;

· To facilitate a range of formal and informal active and passive uses;

· To identify infrastructure upgrades which would inform and guide future Capital Works programs and Grant Funding opportunities;

· To create places for people and improving safety; and

· To promote active living and improving play opportunities.

The above objectives have been formulated following extensive community consultation undertaken in February 2019, from which open space and sports facilities emerged as proposed priorities. Upgrades of the existing infrastructure within the reserve will include the following:

· Provision of inclusive facilities for children and adults;

· Provision of shade facilities throughout the park to improve user comfort, particularly within the sports club compounds and spectator area;

· Upgrades to car park facilities to provide formalised and numerous parking bays to alleviate pressure on surrounding streets and reduce vandalism;

· Upgrades to sports facilities to improve overall standard;

· Identify and provide suitable pedestrian routes throughout the park;

· Addition of lighting to make the park safe for those using it after daylight hours;

· Improved security at boundaries;

· Improved signage throughout the park; and

· Management and restoration of Anzac Creek and riparian vegetation.

This report has been prepared to advise Council of the outcomes of the public consultation process, and seek endorsement of the final Master Plan and Report.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the Final Master Plan and Report for Ernie Smith Reserve as attached.

REPORT

Background

Ernie Smith Reserve and Kelso Park together form a significant area of open space approximately 25.8 hectares in size, located in the suburb of Moorebank. The parks are bounded by Newbridge Road to the north, Jack O’Sullivan Road to the east, and Junction Road to the south. The reserve provides regional level public sporting facilities for south-western Sydney as well as minor passive recreation uses.

Located adjacent to one another, the parks are comprised of formal sports facilities (soccer and hockey fields), a skate park, playground, shelters, open grassed areas and a native vegetation corridor running along Anzac Creek along the western side of the site.

The redevelopment of Ernie Smith Reserve, Moorebank has been planned to meet the following key objectives:

· To encourage wider public use of the reserve by improving the sports facilities and enhancing the site’s informal recreation and leisure experience;

· To upgrade the existing sports amenities to enable groups to host higher standard sports fixtures and provide more modern venues for the community of Moorebank;

· To facilitate a range of formal and informal active and passive uses;

· To identify infrastructure upgrades which would inform and guide future Capital Works programs and Grant Funding opportunities;

· To create places for people and improving safety; and

· To promote active living and improving play opportunities.

As the reserve further develops, the importance of the open space as a place of recreation, respite and relaxation will increase. There is a particular need to upgrade the existing sports amenities to provide a more modern venue for the community of Moorebank. The vision is to encourage wider public use of the parks, reinforce and improve sporting facilities, and at the same time recognise the site’s natural assets.

Site Analysis

Ernie Smith Reserve is a highly utilised sporting complex currently used primarily for soccer and hockey under lease. Specifically, it is operated by the Southern Districts Soccer Football Association (SDSFA) and Moorebank Liverpool District Hockey Club (MLDHC). Other recreational activities are provided at Kelso Park, which includes a skate park and playground.

The draft master plan provided an analysis of the reserve, identifying opportunities and constraints that included the following:

Opportunities:

· To make connections between east and west of the reserve by providing informal course circuits;

· To enhance the identity of the reserve by introducing signage and entrance feature planting to key gateways;

· To improve and formalise parking areas for better wayfinding, security and vehicular circulation; and

· For an improved fencing strategy to create better circulation and use of space and encourage more social play and informal sports.

Constraints:

· Fences around sports amenities and fields for security and privacy, which are limiting use of fields by the general public;

· Visibility from Newbridge Road towards sports facilities is limited; and

· Vehicular access from Kelso Crescent limited to single track bridge making pedestrian and traffic movements challenging.

Community Consultation

Council undertook extensive community consultation throughout the development of the Ernie Smith Reserve Master Plan. Initial consultation took place in December 2018 with separate meetings held with Council’s internal stakeholders and executives, members of SDSFA and MLDHC.

The onsite community consultation day was held on 2 February 2019 where the draft master plan was presented to members of the community. The draft master plan was then placed on public exhibition via Council’s website for a period of 21 days between 3 February to 24 February 2019. In general, feedback received was very positive and comments from these meetings have been considered for implementation into the final master plan.

The following emerged as priorities for upgrades of the existing infrastructure within the reserve:

1. Provision of inclusive facilities for children and adults;

2. Provision of shade facilities throughout the park to improve user comfort, particularly within the sports club compounds and spectator area;

3. Improve access from Kelso Crescent by upgrading the bridge to provide two-way traffic flow and footpaths;

4. Upgrades of car park facilities to provide formalised and numerous parking bays to alleviate pressure on surrounding streets and reduce vandalism;

5. Upgrades to sports facilities to improve overall standard;

6. Improve pedestrian routes through the park;

7. Addition of lighting to make the park safe for those using it after daylight hours;

8. Improved security at boundaries;

9. Improved signage throughout the park; and

10. Management and restoration of Anzac Creek and riparian vegetation.

Final Master Plan Proposal

The Ernie Smith Reserve Master Plan will provide the direction for Council to create a welcoming and attractive space that is conducive to a range of recreational and sporting activities.

The 20 Year Program shown in Table 1.0 summarises necessary works to be delivered to ensure the site meets demand and future community needs, whilst providing the strategic framework to identify budget requirements through a range of opportunities such as grants, developer contribution and general revenue.

Table 1.0 – 20 Year Program

Conclusion

The Master Plan provides Council with information to guide the redevelopment of Ernie Smith Reserve over the next 20 years. Delivery of the objectives of the Master Plan will provide an integrated, safe and modern recreation and sporting facility for local residents and the wider community. The Master Plan proposes to promote social inclusion and utilisation by a broad cross-section of the community including all age groups, persons with disability, genders and cultural groups.

The Master Plan responds to the community aspirations for the park and provides for diverse recreational opportunities and needs. Upgrades to the park infrastructure will increase safety and security, vehicle access control, integrated linkages for users visiting the reserve. The intent is to encourage visitation by improving access and link opportunities to surrounding open space networks and provide active recreational spaces.

Furthermore, the Masterplan will assist Council and sporting organisations apply for major funding from the state and federal governments.

Following State election commitments of a $4.5M grant to SDSFA through Member for Holsworthy Melanie Gibbons, council staff look forward to working with SDSFA on how this may be suitably applied to projects identified in the Masterplan that relate to areas utilised by the Southern Districts Soccer Football Association.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings. Protect, enhance and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities and high quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. Support access and services for people with a disability. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	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. Deliver services that are customer focused.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ernie Smith Reserve - Final Master Plan (Under separate cover)

2. Ernie Smith Reserve - Master Plan Report (Under separate cover)

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City Infrastructure and Environment Report

INF 02

2018-19 Capital Works Carryover of Projects

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population
File Ref	169923.2019
Report By	Raj Autar - Director City Infrastructure and Environment
Approved By	Chris White - Director City Corporate

Executive Summary

Council, at its meeting held on 27 June 2018, adopted a budget as part of the 2018-19 Operation Plan including Council’s Capital Works budget. Quarterly program reviews were undertaken in September 2018, December 2018 and March 2019. The final capital budget across Council’s portfolio was $156.9M.

This report identifies works that need to be carried over to the 2019-20 Program Year to enable Council to achieve the objectives of the 2018-19 Operation Plan.

Council issued contracts and completed 90% of the budgeted program by the end of the 2018-19 Program Year. Remaining projects are either substantially progressed or delayed due to reasons beyond Council’s control. The carryover amount required to complete the Capital Works program across Council is $17,289,582 representing approximately 10% of the approved program for 2018-19.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves the works and services listed in Attachment 1 with a remaining budget of $17,289,582 to be carried over from the 2018-19 Program Year to the 2019-20 Program Year.

REPORT

Council, at its meeting held on 27 June 2018, adopted a budget for the 2018-19 financial year including Council’s Capital Works budget. Quarterly program reviews were undertaken in September 2018, December 2018 and March 2019. The final capital budget across Council’s portfolio was $156.9M.

The carryover amount required to complete all Council’s Capital Works program is $17,289,582. A list of these projects has been provided as Attachment 1.

Explanations for the carryovers are included in the attachment.

In accordance with Clause 211 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Council approval is required to carryover these funds and continue those projects in 2019-20.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no additional financial implications due to carryovers as all projects are fully funded.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	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	Deliver infrastructure that is environmentally friendly and sustainability focused.
Social	Promote active lifestyle by providing relevant public infrastructure. Provide safe and accessible transport facilities. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	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	Clause 211 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 applies.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Carryover Requests 2018-19

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Clean Air for Liverpool

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Develop, and advocate for, plans that support safe and friendly communities
File Ref	199432.2019
Report By	Michael Zengovski - Manager City Environment
Approved By	Raj Autar - Director City Infrastructure and Environment

Executive Summary

Council, at its meeting held on 27 February 2019, considered a Notice of Motion regarding a report released by the Doctors for the Environment (DEA) titled “Clean Air for Liverpool”, and resolved the following:

1. Report back within 6 months on the most effective ways to:

· Monitor and report on air quality in the Liverpool LGA.

· Improve air quality in the Liverpool LGA.

· Fund these activities (e.g. State or Federal funding).

2. Write to the relevant State and Federal Ministers expressing Council's concerns about the report’s findings and seek responses to the report’s recommendations, namely:

· Modernising coal power stations to require the capture of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide.

· Better pollution checks to remove high air pollution emitting vehicles from our roads.

· Higher fees for the existing Load Based Licensing system for industry, so that they better reflect the health costs imposed on the community.

· Restrictions on the installation and use of wood fired heaters in urban areas.

3. Investigate potential revisions to the DCP that:

· Investigate obligatory requirements to install equipment and procedures to capture air quality data on an hourly basis that is to be available to Council upon request for all new manufacturing facilities that risk emitting pollutants into the air.

· All existing manufacturing facilities who risk air quality to have installed within 5 years equipment and procedure to capture the air quality data on an hourly basis and for that to be available to Council upon request.

4. Investigate the number of trees required to ensure the Liverpool LGA is carbon neutral.

5. Write to all MP’s State and Federal to support changes to the Legislation that:

· Will ensure that all manufacturing facilities at risk of emitting air pollutants must install air monitoring equipment and procedure to capture data on an hourly basis that is to be available to the EPA and Councils upon request with statutory limits that are enforceable through stringent fines or possible closure of operation.

· Remove cars that do not comply with current emission regulations with the exception of vintage registered vehicles, in order to take high polluting vehicles off the road.

· Introduce tax initiatives to encourage the uptake of electric powered vehicles in order to phase out the reliance on fossil fuels.

This report provides an update on actions taken to effect the above resolution of Council.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

REPORT

1. Improving air quality in Liverpool

The reported high levels of air pollution in Liverpool by Doctors for the Environment (DEA) is concerning, and Council has been exploring ways to better understand the local sources of the fine particle air pollution. In this regard, Council in conjunction with the University of Wollongong installed air-monitoring systems within the Liverpool City Centre to enable collection of data on air pollution arising from both fine and coarse particles. Council considers that having objective data will enable a more effective conversation with the NSW Environment Protection Authority regarding appropriate response and corresponding funding.

Preliminary results from air quality monitoring systems indicate that smoke arising from hazard reduction burns appears to be the primary cause of fine particle pollution. It is to be noted that these findings are only preliminary and will require a further period of monitoring before conclusive results can be obtained.

Further, following a recommendation from the Intermodal Committee, Council engaged Cardno to provide advice on the findings of the DEA report. The Cardno report supports the DEA findings that the air quality results measured in Liverpool are amongst the highest in the Sydney Basin. The report found that all measured exceedances at the Office of Environment’s air quality monitoring station located at Council’s Rose Street Depot were deemed by NSW EPA to be caused by exceptional events i.e. primarily due to hazard reduction burns, and not as a result of pollution generated by transport or industry. Cardno’s report also found that the air quality assessments for the proposed Moorebank Intermodal terminal and Western Sydney Airport have shown that neither is predicted to contribute significantly to coarse or fine particle concentrations in Liverpool.

To protect local air quality and amenity of residents, Council requires applications to install a domestic oil and solid fuel heater (Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993) to be accompanied by an odour impact assessment prepared by a suitably qualified air quality consultant certifying that the proposal meets NSW EPA requirements.

Council is also undertaking planning work on a tree planting program in the Liverpool City Centre, in conjunction with WSROC and State Government’s 5 Million Trees Project. The additional trees in the City Centre will improve air quality and will ameliorate some of the adverse impacts of heat island effects. The street trees are funded by Council’s successful grant application through the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Open Space and Parklands.

2. Governments response to DEA Report

Council has written to the relevant State and Federal Ministers in May 2019 seeking their response to some of the key recommendations of the DEA report regarding the management of air pollution. Council has received responses from The Hon. Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment and James Griffin MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Veterans. A copy of these letters are attached.

3. Revisions to DCP

Council will be undertaking a comprehensive review of the Development Control Plan (DCP) in 2019/20 following the stage 1 LEP review. The issues identified in point 3 of the resolution will be considered during the DCP review.

4. Trees to achieve carbon neutrality

While at this stage Council has been unable to determine the number of trees required to make Liverpool carbon neutral, a range of programs are being planned to increase tree planting within Liverpool. Council’s planned tree planting program aims to increase the urban tree canopy to address the heat island effect as well as carbon emissions.

Council is engaging a specialist consultant to conduct an emissions reduction and resource efficiency study as part of the LEP review. This will look at options to reduce carbon emissions, which may include offset credits generated by tree planting.

Further, there is currently work being done as part of the Western Sydney Planning Partnership to introduce common engineering and design standards with a particular focus on accommodating the right tree species in all street designs.

5. Legislative changes

Council’s letters to the relevant State and Federal agencies also sought support to initiate legislative changes that would reduce emissions and enhance compliance. Council has received responses from The Hon. Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment and James Griffin MP, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Veterans. A copy of these letters are attached.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes.
Environment	Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Letter to State and Federal Members

2. Letter from the Hon. Sussan Ley MP

3. Letter from James Griffin MP

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CTTE 01

Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on 3 July 2019

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making
File Ref	185641.2019
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture

Executive Summary

This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on 3 July 2019, and to report on the findings of the recommendation endorsed at the Council meeting on 29 May 2019 requesting Council to explore the implications of eliminating single-use plastics across Council committees, meetings and events.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held on 3 July 2019; and

2. Notes the progress of the Youth Council’s members supporting Council’s efforts to become single-use plastic free.

REPORT

The Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council held on 3 July 2019 are attached for the information of Council.

The Minutes identify a number of actions that require Council staff to undertake, none of which will have any financial impact on Council.

At its meeting on 3 April 2019, the Liverpool Youth Council put forward a motion that Council commits to eliminate the use of single use plastic items at all Council events and meetings.

At the Council meeting of 29 May 2019, Council endorsed this motion and requested Council officers explore the implications of eliminating the use of single-use plastic cutlery, plates, cups and bags at Council committee meetings, Council meetings and events.

An internal working group known as the Environmental Sustainability Project Group (previously known as the Single Use Project Group) includes members from various Council directorates. Staff represented share expertise and promote initiatives such as ‘Plastic Free July’, encouraging the use of re-usable cups and use of paper straws at Peppers Place café within Liverpool Library.

A Youth Council representative will participate in the Environmental Sustainability Project Group to represent the Youth Council’s interest and commitment to eliminating single-use plastics. As the Environmental Sustainability Project Group has gained positive momentum in implementing sustainable actions, it would be prudent for the Youth Council to collaborate on these efforts rather than working independently. Together, the two groups will explore how this initiative could be implemented across Council and to identify potential implications. For example, taking a staged approach, beginning with Council Committees, before exploring Council events, forums and other meetings.

The Youth Council representative will provide updates at the monthly Youth Council meetings regarding the current plans and actions of the Environmental Sustainability Project Group. These updates will be reported back to Council through the Youth Council Meeting minutes.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community.
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.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 3 July 2019

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CTTE 02

Minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting on 12 June 2019

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage
File Ref	196430.2019
Report By	Thomas Wheeler - Heritage Officer
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO

Executive Summary

This report is tabled in order to present the minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 12 June 2019.

No recommendations were passed at the meeting for the consideration of Council, and the minutes have been provided for information purposes only.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 12 June 2019.

REPORT

The minutes of the Liverpool Heritage Advisory Committee held on 12 June 2019 are attached, for the information of Council.

The following has been prepared to provide an overview of the discussion at the meeting:

Collingwood House

The committee raised concerns with the current condition of the house and the need for action to be taken to commence extensive restoration works.

The committee was advised that a Heritage Consultant has been engaged to prepare a detailed Conservation Management Plan, including historic archaeological and Aboriginal heritage assessment.

This document, along with ongoing structural engineering assessments will inform a review of required conservation works to be undertaken in early 2020.

Heritage Strategy

The new members of the committee were introduced to the endorsed heritage strategy and the items identified for implementation over the next two years.

Heritage Projects Update

The committee were informed of the following:

· Conservation management plans have been commenced for Collingwood House and the Former Liverpool Courthouse;

· Archaeological testing has been completed at Apex Park in response to the proposed revitalisation works;

· New heritage interpretation signage has been installed at Remount Park, Holsworthy;

· Quotes are currently being sought to prepare a Conservation Management Plan for Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.

Apex Park

The committee were briefed on the outcomes of the archaeological investigations at Apex Park. Physical testing identified approximately 2 graves per 4 square metres, and all burials date from 1810 to approximately 1840. The findings do not prevent the implementation of the Apex Park masterplan with minor amendments to works that require excavation to minimise the impact on the identified archaeology.

Heritage interpretation will be considered in the future subject to funding.

Remount Park Heritage Interpretation Signage

As a part of the recent upgrade works at Remount Park, new heritage interpretation signage was installed to communicate the history of the site as the home of the Australian Light Horse at Holsworthy during World War I. The works replaced existing signage which was installed in 1997 and was heavily deteriorated.

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	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Heritage Advisory Meeting Minutes 12 June 2019

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CTTE 03

Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee Meeting

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city
File Ref	196725.2019
Report By	Charles Wiafe - Service Manager Traffic and Transport
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO

Executive Summary

This report presents the recommendations of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 17 July 2019. At the meeting, the Committee considered ten (10) agenda items and thirteen (13) general business items.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the following recommendations of the Committee:

Item 1 Twentieth Avenue, Hoxton Park – Proposed Children’s Crossing

· Approves the installation of a Children’s crossing across Twentieth Avenue in front of Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School subject to community consultation.

Item 2 First Avenue and Twentieth Avenue intersection, Hoxton Park – Proposed Roundabout

· Approves installation of a roundabout at the intersection of First Avenue and Twentieth Avenue, subject to community consultation.

Item 3 Kingsbury Road and Peronne Road intersection, Edmondson Park – Proposed Roundabout

· Approves installation of a roundabout at the Kingsbury Road and Peronne Road intersection, subject to community consultation.

Item 4 Manning Street and Warwick Farm, Warwick Farm – Proposed Parking Arrangement

· Approves 4P parking restrictions along the section of Manning Street, between Munday Street and Priddle Street, subject to TfNSW support and community consultation.

Item 5 Hume Drive, West Hoxton – Proposed Linemarking Scheme

· Approves installation of signs and line marking scheme on Hume Drive, West Hoxton (as shown in Attachment 5.1 of the minutes).

Item 6 Feodore Drive, Cecil Hills – Proposed Traffic Facilities

· Approves installation of three raised thresholds across sections of Feodore Drive, Cecil Hills subject to community consultation.

Item 7 Kurrajong Road and Wingham Road intersection, Carnes Hill – Proposed Threshold on the Kurrajong Road Eastbound Approach

· Approves installation of a raised threshold across the Kurrajong Road eastbound approach to the roundabout.

Item 8 Manning Street, Warwick Farm – Heavy Vehicle Movements

· Approves installation of transverse lines and supplementary flashing warning signs to highlight the horse crossing area on Manning Street, subject to community consultation.

Item 9 1432-1436 Camden Valley Way, Leppington – Proposed Roundabout at Crystal Palace Way and Rainbows Way intersection

· Approves installation of a roundabout at the proposed intersection of Crystal Palace and Rainbows Way, Leppington subject to further review to ascertain whether landscape planting can be included in the design.

Item 10 146 Newbridge Road, Moorebank – Proposed Linemarking and Signposting Scheme

· Approves the proposed signs and linemarking scheme for an access road off Brickmakers Drive (as shown in Attachment 10.1 of the minutes).

Item 11. Items Approved Under Delegated Authority

· Notes the traffic facilities approved under Delegated Authority during June and July 2019.

REPORT

A copy of the meeting minutes, incorporating the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items and actions in response to the general business items, is included as Attachment 1. It is recommended that Council adopts the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items as outlined above.

General Business Items

GB 1 Bus Services to and from Antegra Estate, Leppington. Interline bus company, has proposed a convenient bus route to service the retirement village and is awaiting Transport for NSW approval.

GB 2 Hill Road, Lurnea – Additional bus zone signposting and line making – Missing bus zone to be replaced with supplementary pavement marking.

GB 3 Shepherd Street, Liverpool – Proposed on-street mobility parking spaces – Council to seek two on-street mobility parking spaces under delegated authority.

GB 4 Campbell Street, Liverpool – Request for residential parking permit – Council to revise its residential parking permit policy.

GB 5 Moore Street, Liverpool – Request for ‘Police Only’ parking spaces – Council to assess in consultation with Transdev Bus Company, whether the existing bus zone can be shortened to accommodate the requested parking.

GB 6 Bernera Road and Dalmatia Avenue intersection, Edmondson Park – Traffic delays for turning movements from Dalmatia Avenue. Council to request the RMS Traffic Signal Coordinator to change the traffic signal to reduce the delays.

GB 7 Powerhouse Road, Casula – Timing for the start of the approved shuttle bus service – Council is to discuss the start of the approved shuttle bus service with coronation.

GB 8 4 Hamilton Avenue, Wattle Grove – Request for paving to improve driveway access – Council advise the resident when the paving would be carried out.

GB 9 Hoxton Park Road/Ash Road intersection, Prestons – Request for Ash Road directional sign – Council to request the RMS to install directional sign.

GB10 Wattle Grove shops, Wattle Grove – Footpath paving – Council is to investigate the footpath paving.

GB11 Conversion of existing traffic signalised intersection to other intersection treatments – Council is to review and advise the Committee.

GB12 Bus shelter awnings obstructing bus movements – Council to investigate and undertake required maintenance works.

GB13 Jardine Drive, Edmondson Park – Road closure – The road was closed during construction of a roundabout. The roadworks to be completed prior to commencement of third school term

Budget impact of matters arising from the minutes

Item	Description	Funding, Indicative Cost and Timing
1	Twentieth Avenue, Hoxton Park – Proposed Children’s Crossing	RMS block grant funding and Council’s minor traffic facilities. Indicative Cost - $35,000. Timing - Feb 2020
2	First Avenue and Twentieth Avenue intersection, Hoxton Park – Proposed Roundabout	Council’s minor traffic facilities program. $200,000. 20/21 financial year.
3	Kingsbury Road and Peronne Road intersection, Edmondson Park – Proposed Roundabout	Council’s minor traffic facilities program. $150,000. Within the next three years.
4	Manning Street and Warwick Farm, Warwick Farm – Proposed Parking Arrangement	RMS block grant funding^#. Oct 2019
5	Hume Drive, West Hoxton – Proposed Linemarking Scheme	RMS block grant funding^#. Oct 2019
6	Feodore Drive, Cecil Hills – Proposed Traffic Facilities	Council minor traffic facilities project. $90,000. 20/21 financial year.
7	Kurrajong Road and Wingham Road intersection, Carnes Hill – Proposed Threshold on the Kurrajong Road Western Approach	Council minor traffic facilities. $20,000. 20/21 financial year.
8	Manning Street, Warwick Farm – Heavy Vehicle Movements	RMS block grant funding and Council minor traffic facilities program. $10,000. 20/21 financial year.
9	1432-1436 Camden Valley Way, Leppington – Proposed Roundabout at Crystal Palace Way and Rainbows Way intersection	Developer
10	146 Newbridge Road, Moorebank – Proposed Linemarking and Signposting Scheme	Developer

# RMS block grant funding has no financial implication on Council

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	Support access and services for people with a disability. 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 Rules NSW Road Transport (Safety & Traffic Management) Act 1999 Roads and Maritime Service’s Traffic Management and Road Design Guidelines Australian Standards Austroads Technical Guidelines

ATTACHMENTS

1. Liverpool Pedestrian Active Transport and Traffic Committee Minutes - 17 July 2019 (Under separate cover)

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Questions with Notice

QWN 02

Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Community Wealth Building

Strategic Direction

Generating Opportunity

Attract businesses for economic growth and employment opportunities

File Ref

180568.2019

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

Introduction

When a purchase is made at a local business, that money is likely to stay in Liverpool longer. It is more often spent on local services and at local stores, restaurants and cafes. This multiplier effect results in more local businesses and more local jobs.

As such, Council should do its utmost to spend as much as is practical on local businesses. We should also encourage other large employers and institutions, such as the hospital, the Universities, clubs etc., to do the same.

Please address the following:

1. What legislative impediments are there preventing Council and other large employers to preference local businesses, particularly social enterprises, the awarding of contracts? e.g. cleaning and catering?

Response

In short, there are no specific legislative provisions preventing Liverpool City Council from implementing a local preference policy.

The relevant statutory provision relating to Council’s requirements for tendering are set out in section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993. There is nothing in that section that specifically precludes Council from showing preference to local suppliers. Part 7 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 sets out applicable framework to be applied by Council in the tendering process. There is nothing in the relevant clauses (163-179) to prevent preference being shown to local suppliers.

Relevantly, in October 2009 the Department of Local Government (as it then was) produced tendering guidelines titled “Tendering Guidelines for NSW Local Government” (the guidelines). While the guidelines fall short of having legislative authority and are not necessarily mandatory for council’s to follow, they do provide a useful insight into the issue of local supplier preferencing. One of the standards of behaviour and ethical principles set out in the guidelines is reproduced below:

No improper advantage: Councils must not engage in practices that aim to give a potential tenderer an advantage over others, unless such advantage stems from an adopted Council procurement policy such as a local preference policy.

Under the heading “1.6 Local Preferencing Policy” the guidelines note that local preferencing poses some “inherent risks in terms of anti-competitiveness and the maintenance of defensibility, accountability and probity”. The guidelines state:

Where a council wants to consider local preference as a factor in the supply of goods and services or the disposal of property, it should develop and adopt a local preference policy. This policy should be based on sound reasoning and outline the circumstances in which the council would bring this policy into effect.

There have been significant developments and improvements made in Council’s procurement practices over the last 12-18 months. This has included a team restructure, implementation of a business partner model, facilitation of significant increases in capital works expenditure and significant improvements in contract management practices. In this context priority has not been given to updating Council’s Procurement Standards. Council staff will consider local preferencing as part of that update.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

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Questions with Notice

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Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Tennis Petition

Strategic Direction

Leading through Collaboration

Strive for best practice in all Council processes

File Ref

181752.2019

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

Please address the following:

1. What action has Council taken to address the Petition against the removal of the Tennis Courts in Phillip Park?

2. Why were the constituents who applied to speak at Council at both the May and June Meetings refused their opportunity to address Council and hand in their petition?

3. Has Council refused to permit constituents from addressing Council before and if so why were they refused?

Response

1. What action has Council taken to address the Petition against the removal of the Tennis Courts in Phillip Park?

The petition, tabled by Clr Rhodes at the 26 June 2019 Council meeting on behalf of the residents, was acknowledged by Council via a letter from the CEO on 27 June 2019. Council staff had organised a meeting with a representative group of petitioners on 4 July, which was postponed at the residents’ request due to wet weather.

The Community Development team have made regular contact with the group to reschedule the meeting. A meeting was held with the residents on 1 August, attended by 7 residents and A/Director City Community & Culture, Manager Community Development and Planning and Manager Recreation and Community Outcomes.

The purpose of the meeting was to hear residents’ concerns, inform them that the project is now in a delivery phase, and offer alternative arrangements to minimise the impact on their play time, including transportation, while the new facilities in Miller are being constructed. Residents were advised of the reasons for the decline of residents’ request to speak at a Council meeting. The group is not satisfied with Council’s decision and request at least 1-2 courts be retained. Council staff discussed the strategic and operational rationale for the decision and offered to provide a copy of the Council report which outlines diverse factors and details on the need to relocate the tennis courts. The group was also informed that Council is fast-tracking the construction of 4 tennis courts at McGirr Park, forecast for completion by the end of 2019.

As an interim measure and to reduce the impact on all existing users while the construction works are underway, Council officers met with the tennis court licencee to discuss his request for access to alternative tennis court facilities so groups, including schools who travel to Phillips Park, can continue to play tennis. The tennis licencee informed Council that he no longer wants to pursue this option.

Council’s resolution to relocate tennis courts to McGirr Park in Miller is part of Council’s key objectives of creating an integrated community hub and new and improved facilities in Lurnea. The planning of McGirr Park tennis facilities is complete and currently in design stage for construction of 4 tennis courts by the end of 2019, and construction of amenities by April 2020.

2. Why were the constituents who applied to speak at Council at both the May and June Meetings refused their opportunity to address Council and hand in their petition?

The speaker requests are approved or denied by the Chair of the meeting. The two constituents were advised that their requests were denied as the matter was now operational and staff could be contacted if they wished to discuss the matter further. It was advised the relocation of the tennis courts from Phillips Park to McGirr Park was an endorsed decision of Council, therefore an operational matter rather than a matter before Council.

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (page 38) also states that presentations on items not on the agenda must be limited to matters which in the opinion of the Chairperson are under the jurisdiction or influence of Council.

3. Has Council refused to permit constituents from addressing Council before and if so why were they refused?

Speakers have been refused permission to address Council on previous occasions. This has been when the requests were received after the deadline.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

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Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Liverpool Collaboration Area

Strategic Direction

Generating Opportunity

Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population

File Ref

181756.2019

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

“Liverpool City Council is identified in the Collaboration Area Place Strategy as the primary stakeholder in addressing the action of increasing above the targets set out in a Metropolis of Three Cities to improve and increase social and affordable housing”.

Please address the following:

1. What is the definition of Primary stakeholder in the above context?

2. What are the Targets set out in the Metropolis of Three Cities for:

a. Social Housing?

b. Affordable Housing?

3. How much is Liverpool as the Primary Stakeholder Increasing above these Targets for:

a. Social Housing

b. Affordable Housing?

4. Does this mean that Liverpool will be providing more social and or affordable Housing than other Western Sydney Cities?

Response

Action 10 of the Liverpool Collaboration Area Place Strategy states that Council as the primary stakeholder supported by Land and Housing Corporation will “Investigate the potential for master planned precincts (such as NSW Land and Housing Corporation properties in Warwick Farm and rezoned land) to improve and increase social and affordable housing above the targets set out in the Metropolis of Three Cities.”

1. What is the definition of Primary stakeholder in the above context?

The definition of primary stakeholder in this instance is the agency or authority that takes the lead role in implementing the action.

2. What are the Targets set out in the Metropolis of Three Cities for:

a. Social Housing?

b. Affordable Housing?

The targets in the Metropolis of Three Cities are quite vague. The plan states “Within Greater Sydney, targets generally in the range of 5-10 per cent of new residential floor space are viable, noting that these targets will be tailored to each nominated area.” The Greater Sydney Commission and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment will work together to “develop mechanisms required to implement the proposed Affordable Housing Targets”.

3. How much is Liverpool as the Primary Stakeholder Increasing above these Targets for:

a. Social Housing

b. Affordable Housing?

Liverpool Council has been applying the rule of thumb that developers proposing re-zoning to residential should incorporate between 5 and 10% affordable housing in their developments, noting however that the percentage needs to consider the impact on the viability of the proposal. Council is preparing an Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme as part of the Local Housing Strategy to be considered by Council later this year.

4. Does this mean that Liverpool will be providing more social and or affordable Housing than other Western Sydney Cities?

No. The District Plan identifies 5-10% affordable housing for areas subject to rezoning. This is a consistent goal across Western Sydney.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

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CTTE 04	Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 26 July 2019
Attachment 1	Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Minutes - 26 July 2019

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QWN 09	Question with Notice - Clr Ayyad - CORP 03 from 27 March 2019 Council Meeting - Provision of Public Parking to City Centre South
Attachment 1	CORP 03 - Provision of Public Parking to City Centre South - from 27 March 2019 Council meeting

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CORP 01	Investment Report July 2019
Attachment 2	ARIC Certification of Investment Portfolio

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INF 03	Clean Air for Liverpool
Attachment 3	Letter from James Griffin MP