COUNCIL AGENDA
Ordinary Council Meeting
24 June 2020
You are hereby notified that an Ordinary Council Meeting of Liverpool City Council will be held ONLINE on Wednesday, 24 June 2020 commencing at 6.00pm..
Liverpool City Council Meetings are livestreamed onto Council’s website and remain on Council’s website for a period of 12 months. If you have any enquiries, please contact Council and Executive Services on 8711 7584.
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Tim Moore
ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Order of Business
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Acknowledgment of Country and Prayer
Apologies
Condolences
Confirmation of Minutes
Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 May 2020..................................................................... 7
Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 09 June 2020........................................................... 53
Declarations of Interest
Public Forum
Mayoral Report
NIL
Notices of Motion Of Rescission
NIL
Chief Executive Officer Report
CEO 01 Meeting date for September and change of date for October and November 2020 Council meetings............................................................................................ 59......... 1
CEO 02 For Public Exhibition - Draft Delivery Program 2017-22 and Operational Plan 2020-21 including Budget and Statement of Revenue Policy................................. 62......... 2
City Economy and Growth Report
EGROW 01 Proposed Planning Agreement in conjunction with DA-527/2017 at 14 Yarrunga Street, Prestons.............................................................................................. 69......... 3
EGROW 02 Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan......................................... 78......... 4
EGROW 03 Railway Street Serviceway Tactical Urbanism State Government Funding Program 97 5
EGROW 04 Planning proposal request to rezone land and amend development standards at 1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Park......................................................... 104......... 6
EGROW 05 Street Naming Requests - Austral, Edmondson Park and Prestons........... 115......... 7
EGROW 06 Response to Question with Notice - Clr Harle - Membership on Planning Panels 123 8
City Community and Culture Report
COM 01 Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship........................................... 128......... 9
COM 02 Response to Question With Notice - Seniors Community Consultation...... 135....... 10
City Corporate Report
CORP 01 Investment Report May 2020....................................................................... 142....... 11
City Presentation Report
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City Infrastructure and Environment Report
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Committee Reports
CTTE 01 Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 6 May 2020......... 151....... 12
CTTE 02 Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee held on 20 April 2020.... 158....... 13
CTTE 03 Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 20 May 2020...................................................................... 167....... 14
CTTE 04 Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 13 May 2020.................... 173....... 15
CTTE 05 Minutes of Budget Review Panel 21 May 2020........................................... 180....... 16
CTTE 06 Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 June 2020.... 187....... 17
Questions with Notice
QWN 01 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Speed Camera Warning Signs.......... 194....... 18
QWN 02 Question with Notice - Clr Harle - Compliance, Private Certifiers and Private Certifying Authorities..................................................................................... 197....... 19
Presentations by Councillors
Notices of Motion
NOM 01 End of the Corona Virus Pandemic Definition.............................................. 201....... 20
NOM 02 Public Sector Hub......................................................................................... 203....... 21
NOM 03 Sustainable Energy....................................................................................... 205....... 22
NOM 04 Support for Australian Aviation..................................................................... 207....... 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 Liverpool Youth Council - Membership Nominations for term 2020-2022
Reason: Item CONF 01 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10(A)(2)(a) of the Local Government Act because it contains personal matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).
CONF 02 Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer
Reason: Item CONF 02 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10(A)(2)(a) of the Local Government Act because it contains personal matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).
CONF 03 ST2755 Building and Amenities Cleaning Services
Reason: Item CONF 03 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10(A)(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.
This report will be provided in a Confidential Addendum Booklet.
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MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting
HELD ON 27 MAY 2020
PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING:
Mayor Wendy Waller
Councillor Ayyad
Councillor Balloot (arrived at 6.08pm)
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Hagarty
Councillor Harle
Councillor Kaliyanda
Councillor Karnib
Councillor Rhodes
Councillor Shelton
Ms Kiersten Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Tim Moore, Director City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO
Mr George Hampouris, Acting Director City Corporate
Dr Eddie Jackson, Director City Community and Culture
Mr Peter Patterson, Director City Presentation
Mr Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment
Mr Andrew Stevenson, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer
Ms Tina Sangiuliano, Strategic Organisational Change Manager
Ms Nada Mardini, Manager Community Standards
Mr David Petrie, Manager City Design Public Domain
Ms Julie Scott, Manager City Economy
Mr John Milicic, Manager, Property
Mr David Smith, Manager Planning & Transport Strategy
Mr James Ng, Acting General Counsel, Manager Governance, Legal and Procurement
Mr Vishwa Nadan, Chief Financial Officer
Mr John Morgan, Director Property and Commercial Development
Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services
Ms Susan Ranieri, Coordinator Council and Executive Services (minutes)
The meeting commenced at 6.02pm
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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. |
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY |
The prayer of the Council was read by the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Kiersten Fishburn.
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APOLOGIES
Nil.
CONDOLENCES
Nil.
Confirmation of Minutes
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hadid
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That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 April 2020 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting subject to the following change:
Item EGROW 01, change the words under point 1. ii “To leave Middleton Centre as it is, as a Town Centre” to be corrected to read:
1. ii. To classify Middleton Grange as a town centre.
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On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Declarations of Interest
Clr Shelton declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item CONF 01: RCL2860 – Provision of External Legal Services.
Reason: Over the years, Clr Shelton has had dealings with a number of parties referred to in the report.
Clr Shelton left the meeting for the duration of this item.
Clr Ayyad declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item CONF 01: RCL2860 – Provision of External Legal Services.
Reason: Clr Ayyad has a relative that works for one of the law firms mentioned in the report.
Clr Ayyad remained in the meeting for the duration of this item.
Clr Harle declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Update on development of the Warwick Farm Precinct Structure Plan, Planning Proposal and Developer Contributions Plan
Reason: He has family members that live in the area.
Clr Harle remained in the meeting for the duration of this item.
Clr Rhodes declared a non-pecuniary interest, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item NOM 04: Extending Support to People Seeking Asylum and Refugees.
Reason: Clr Rhodes is the Treasurer of WSROC and was asked to table a letter on WSROC's behalf on this issue.
Clr Rhodes left the meeting for the duration of this item and did not vote but did present a letter in the Councillors Presentation which relates to this matter.
Clr Hagarty declared a non-pecuniary interest, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item NOM 04: Extending Support to People Seeking Asylum and Refugees.
Reason: Clr Hagarty is the chair of the organisation that has quite a bit to do with asylum seekers.
Clr Hagarty will remain in the Chambers for the duration of this item.
Public Forum
Nil.
MAYORAL REPORT
Nil.
Clr Balloot arrived at the meeting at 6.08pm.
City Economy and Growth Report
ITEM NO: EGROW 01
FILE NO: 051181.2020
SUBJECT: Update on development of the Warwick Farm Precinct Structure Plan, Planning Proposal and Developer Contributions Plan
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That Council:
1. Receives and notes this report; and
2. Receives a further report on the draft structure plan, draft planning proposal and draft contributions plan for the Warwick Farm precinct at the 26 August 2020 Council meeting.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
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ITEM NO: EGROW 02
FILE NO: 036256.2020
SUBJECT: Destination Management Plan - First year review
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hagarty
That Council:
1. Receive and note the report and notes that there is currently a master plan underway for the Visitation Precinct; and
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: EGROW 03
FILE NO: 114007.2020
SUBJECT: Rebuilding Liverpool's Economy update
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Ayyad Seconded: Clr Balloot
That Council:
1. Receive and note the report; and
2. All applications for grant funding to be presented to Council.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Division called: Vote for: Clr Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid, Clr Harle and Clr Rhodes. Vote against: Mayor Waller, Clr Hagarty, Clr Kaliyanda, Deputy Mayor Karnib and Clr Shelton.
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ITEM NO: EGROW 04
FILE NO: 121670.2020
SUBJECT: Appointment of Councillors to the Intermodal Precinct Committee
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council nominates Clr Hadchiti and Clr Rhodes to the Intermodal Committee:
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. Vote for: Clr Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty, Clr Harle, Clr Kaliyanda and Clr Rhodes. Vote against: Mayor Waller, Deputy Mayor Karnib and Clr Shelton.
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ITEM NO: EGROW 05
FILE NO: 114812.2020
SUBJECT: Rail Services West of Bankstown
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Karnib
That Council:
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: EGROW 06
FILE NO: 126770.2020
SUBJECT: Public Arts Policy
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Move Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council:
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
City Community and Culture Report
ITEM NO: COM 01
FILE NO: 067079.2020
SUBJECT: Post Public Exhibition Report - Social Impact Assessment Policy and Guidelines
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Hagarty
That Council endorses the Social Impact Assessment Policy and Guidelines.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: COM 02
FILE NO: 092663.2020
SUBJECT: BMX Track Construction Funding
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Hadid
That:
2. If we fail to get any grant from the State or Federal government, Council considers funding this infrastructure from its budget or that Council investigate a parkland suitable in the 2168 area for a BMX track and provide costs on that in a report back to Council.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. Councillors voted unanimously for this motion. |
ITEM NO: COM 03
FILE NO: 100453.2020
SUBJECT: Liverpool City Council Sporting Grants Program 2019/2020
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That Council:
1. Adopts the following recommendations for the allocation of sporting grants funding, as recommended by the Liverpool Sports Committee grants assessment panel:
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On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
ITEM NO: COM 04
FILE NO: 115402.2020
SUBJECT: Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship
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COUNCIL DECISION Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That Council endorses the recommendation of $16,500 (GST exclusive) from the funds available in the Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship Program budget to the following project:
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
RECESS
Mayor Waller called a recess at 7.48pm.
Mayor Waller resumed the meeting at 8.05pm with all Councillors present.
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City Corporate Report
ITEM NO: CORP 01
FILE NO: 108659.2020
SUBJECT: Investment Report April 2020
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That Council receives and notes this report.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: CORP 02
FILE NO: 114401.2020
SUBJECT: Reducing Red Tape
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There was no Mover or Seconder so this item lapsed.
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ITEM NO: CORP 03
FILE NO: 116503.2020
SUBJECT: Budget Review - March 2020
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That Council approves the identified budget variations in accordance with the report.
Vote for: Mayor Waller, Clr Hagarty, Clr Kaliyanda, Deputy Mayor Karnib and Clr Shelton. Vote against: Clr Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid, Clr Harle and Clr Rhodes.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared LOST.
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City Infrastructure and Environment Report
ITEM NO: INF 01
FILE NO: 116553.2020
SUBJECT: Clean Air for Liverpool
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That Council:
1. Provides a further report for the July 2020 Council meeting:
i. On options of incorporating conditions of consent for air quality monitoring devices for those industries considered capable of causing detrimental effects on surrounding air quality.
ii. Investigate the possibility of applying similar conditions on existing industries retrospectively.
iii. If the above are not possible, investigate alternative means of addressing negative air quality conditions within the Liverpool LGA.
2. If there is a legal barrier to any parts of this resolution that Council investigate the possibility of a policy which could apply to encapsulate the sentiment of i, ii and iii.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: INF 02
FILE NO: 119163.2020
SUBJECT: Management of contaminated lands
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Karnib
That Council receives and notes the report.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: INF 03
FILE NO: 121186.2020
SUBJECT: Managing Stray Cats
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That:
1. Council lobbies the State Government for funds for all Councils within Sydney to address the stray cat problem;
2. Council work towards an urban stray cat management plan;
3. The Reference Group Charter come to the June 2020 Council meeting for endorsement; and
4. Council also write to the Local Government NSW, and its umbrella organisations to lobby on behalf of its members to address the stray cat problem.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
Committee Reports
ITEM NO: CTTE 01
FILE NO: 081932.2020
SUBJECT: Notes of the Liverpool Access Committee meeting held on 20 February 2020
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That Council receives and notes the Meeting Notes of the Liverpool Access Committee Meeting held on 20 February 2020.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: CTTE 02
FILE NO: 113780.2020
SUBJECT: Minutes of Strategic Panel Meeting held on 17 April 2020
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Strategic Panel meeting held on 7 April 2020.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
ITEM NO: CTTE 03
FILE NO: 114686.2020
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee on 17 March 2020
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That Council:
1. Receive and note the Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 17 March 2020; and
2. Endorse the recommendations of this report.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: CTTE 04
FILE NO: 119495.2020
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 1 May 2020
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 1 May 2020.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
Questions with Notice
ITEM NO: QWN 01
FILE NO: 111472.2020
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hadchiti - Trees
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Please address the following:
1. What progress has been made with the grant to plant trees across the City Centre?
2. Some trees on Council owned land create issues for resident’s sewer and stormwater pipe systems. Besides leaving a hole in the ground when this occurs and waiting for Council to inspect pipes and confirm the roots are creating a problem, is there another solution for confirmation?
Response
1. What progress has been made with the grant to plant trees across the City Centre? The Urban Forest Strategy project is a 50% grant funded initiative through the NSW State Government and proposes to plant 245 advanced trees (up to 4m tall) across the Liverpool city centre. The project has progressed from concept design, through detail design and is now completing the construction and tender documentation phase. The project will soon go to tender ‘For construction’. An update will be provided to Councillors outlining the construction sequencing for the tree plantings once the construction program is finalised with the preferred contractor.
Unfortunately there has been some short delays to the project. The delays from the original program have been due to a number of reasons including:
1. Additional survey requirements and ‘pot-holing’ has been required to ensure proposed trees do not impact underground services during planting or during the life span of the trees.
2. Some locations identified for tree planting at concept stage cannot accommodate trees due the size and extent of the (now confirmed) underground services. This has required additional locations to be found. This process has required a variation to the grant administrator (NSW Government) and the process takes time for approval. 3. Some of the tree planting locations have required heritage approvals from the DPIE. These approvals required the final design locations of the proposed trees to be completed.
4. Unforeseen consultant delays attributed to COVID-19.
Despite the delays tree planting will still occur in 2020.
2. Some trees on Council owned land create issues for resident’s sewer and stormwater pipe systems. Besides leaving a hole in the ground when this occurs and waiting for Council to inspect pipes and confirm the roots are creating a problem, is there another solution for confirmation? With proper coordination a convenient time can be arranged between Council, the resident and their plumber to ensure all stakeholders are onsite when the excavation takes place. Residents are encouraged to do this by contacting the Customer Experience team and providing details for a mutually convenient time for excavation and inspection thereby eliminating the issue of any hole being left open. Should that occur it is up to the plumber to cover or barricade any excavation to ensure it remains safe.
It is necessary for Council to inspect and photograph damaged pipes as the feeder roots on any type of flora is the only actively “moving” root and is common for very small fibrous roots to grow into pipes through unsealed or leaking joints and then multiply within the pipe ultimately causing a blockage.
A pipe can leak a number of ways but most commonly with terracotta pipes it is the rubber fittings deteriorating over time or pipes moving due to varying soil moisture levels. PVC pipes are now used and it has been evidenced that if the pipes are not glued correctly or fitted together properly they will easily move and leak with soil movement and can crack at joints. Once a root finds a source of moisture it will take advantage and increase in size quickly leading to the belief that the root has broken the pipe.
A CCTV inspection can quickly and easily confirm if there are roots in the pipes, however permanent repair will nearly always require excavation to determine an entry point and enable repair to be undertaken.
On completion of the investigation, all photos, assessments and any additional information is provided to Councils Operational Risk and Insurance Coordinator to make an informed decision on liability of any claim. In 99% of claims root entry is via unsealed joints or other pipe damage that has not been caused by trees or tree roots.
Council will only accept liability where a tree or tree root has caused physical damage to a pipe allowing tree root entry.
Council acknowledges the process may create issues for the resident however it is the only reliable way to determine how tree roots have entered pipes. City Presentation together with Risk Management is currently reviewing the Blockages in Pipes Advisory Note that is provided to residents.
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ITEM NO: QWN 02
FILE NO: 121716.2020
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Speed Camera Warning Signs
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Please address the following:
1. Have any speed camera or red light camera warning signs been removed in the Liverpool LGA since 'NOM 01 - Speed Camera Warning Signs' was passed in November 2019?
A response to this question will be provided in the 24 June 2020 Council meeting business papers.
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ITEM NO: QWN 03
FILE NO: 124879.2020
SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Harle - Compliance, Private Certifiers and Private Certifying Authorities
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Background: Since Compliant Development has been introduced by State Governments some two decade ago, there have been numerous issues where noncompliant development has occurred. The main concern is where the health and safety of the community is compromised. When this occurs, the obligations to address such issues passes onto the Private Certifier (PC) or Private Certifying Authority (PCA) responsible for the lodgement of the initial Development Application (DA). A copy of the DA must be lodged with Council to ensure it is aware of the development and its conditions. If the PC or PCA fails to address the issue it can be reported to the relevant authority for further action. Unfortunately further action rarely occurs as the complainant may not have the necessary resources required to do so, hence the matter remains unresolved.
Currently, if residents suspect noncompliance issues within a development, they are informed to contact the PC or PCA responsible for the DA. Unfortunately, most residents don’t have the resources to take the matter further which often results in nothing being done to address the issues.
For those issues that manage to get addressed, any
forthcoming action may take several weeks, months or sometimes years,
however, for those involving illegal or contaminated fill it is usually too
late to mitigate any negative effects for the foreseeable future. . Please address the following:
1. Does Council have a procedure or action in place to ensure a Development Applications (DA) made by a Private Certifier (PC) or a Private Certifying Authority (PCA) complies with their conditions of consent? a. If noncompliance is suggested by concerned residents, how is that action triggered?
b. What is Councils procedure if non-compliance continues despite Council action? c. How can Council ensure that compliance does occur, especially those impacting on community health and safety? d. Is Council legally responsible for any subsequent health and safety risks to the community due to noncompliance it was made aware of? 2. Will changes to the “Building and Development Certifier Act 2018”, due to take effect as of 1st July 2020, impact on the points raised in 1, a to d?
A response to this question will be provided in the 24 June 2020 Council meeting business papers.
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ITEM NO: CEO 01
FILE NO: 121211.2020
SUBJECT: Draft Delivery Program 2017-21, Operational Plan 2020-21 and Budget
(including Statement of Revenue Policy)
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Presentations by Councillors
As Treasurer of WSROC, WSROC asked Clr Rhodes to table a letter at this meeting advising that they are in support of councils settling a higher proportion of humanitarian migrant and asylum seekers. WSROC included a letter to the Prime Minister, Mr Scott Morrison to be signed by the relevant Mayors as referred to in NOM 04 of this Agenda.
Notices of Motion
ITEM NO: NOM 01
FILE NO: 111056.2020
SUBJECT: Animal Shelter
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NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Ayyad)
That Council:
1. Direct the CEO to prepare a planning proposal amending Schedule 1 (Additional Permitted Uses) of Appendix 8 – Liverpool Growth Centres Precinct Plan contained within State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 to permit with development consent an animal shelter, also known as an “animal boarding or training establishment” under the Standard Instrument LEP on the land bordered by Fourth Ave, Fifth Ave, Edmonson Ave, and Bringelly Rd. This includes WV Scott Memorial Park; and
2. Notes that the advice of the Liverpool Local Planning Panel is required before Council considers whether or not to forward the planning proposal to Minister for a Gateway determination.
This item was dealt with later in the meeting in Closed Session in conjunction with CONF 03 Animal Shelter and Koala Hospital Site Options.
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ITEM NO: NOM 02
FILE NO: 125829.2020
SUBJECT: Hoxton Park Road Upgrade
Background
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) recently released their Community Consultation Report for the upgrade Hoxton Park Road.
The report was written in response to submissions made during the community consultation period late last year. The community, local MPs and Council all raised serious concerns with TfNSW's preferred option for kerbside transit lanes and the impact on businesses at Hoxton Park Shopping Centre and surrounding residents.
Disappointingly, the report has dismissed these concerns and TfNSW will be making no changes to their current plans.
Western Sydney Airport and the aerotropolis are once in a century projects. Safe and effective public transport links between Liverpool and the airport, including the Hoxton Park Road and the Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit, are critical to our region's future success.
Sydney is plagued with short sighted transport projects, let’s not create another one.
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NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Hagarty)
That Council: · Reaffirms its strong commitment to the Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) project; · Notes plans for the FAST project are well advanced; · Notes rapid bus services from Liverpool to Western Sydney Airport (WSA) are a key deliverable of the Western Sydney City Deal; · Notes the route for rapid bus services from Liverpool to WSA will likely involve the FAST corridor; · Notes its preference for centre running transit lanes along the entirety of the FAST corridor; · Notes the upgrade of Hoxton Park Road will have a major impact on Hoxton Park Shopping Centre and surrounding residents; and · Continue to make representations to Transport for New South Wales in regards to the upgrade of Hoxton Park Road.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That Council: · Reaffirms its strong commitment to the Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) project; · Notes plans for the FAST project are well advanced; · Notes rapid bus services from Liverpool to Western Sydney Airport (WSA) are a key deliverable of the Western Sydney City Deal; · Notes the route for rapid bus services from Liverpool to WSA will likely involve the FAST corridor; · Notes its preference for centre running transit lanes along the entirety of the FAST corridor; · Notes the upgrade of Hoxton Park Road will have a major impact on Hoxton Park Shopping Centre and surrounding residents; · Continue to make representations to Transport for New South Wales in regards to the upgrade of Hoxton Park Road; and · That Council undertake a public campaign including a petition or other matters.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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ITEM NO: NOM 03
FILE NO: 125887.2020
SUBJECT: COVID-19 and Major Planning Projects
Background
Due to Coronavirus, it is more difficult for the community to be informed and to make submissions about major developments.
People are travelling less, local newspapers are no longer publishing and Australia Post are experiencing delays with the delivery of mail.
A modification was recently lodged with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) to decrease the number of parking spaces at Frasers Ed Square development.
This proposal comes just over 12 months to the day a similar application was made which was opposed by Council and subsequently refused by the Independent Planning Commission.
The public submission period for this current modification was initially for a two week period with submissions only being able to be made via email and mail.
This is despite the previous application accepting website submissions.
There is also scant information regarding the notification process for this application on the Department’s website.
Rather than making a greater effort to inform community and making it easier to provide submissions on major developments during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department appear to be doing the opposite.
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NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Hagarty)
That Council write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces requesting, in light of COVID-19, that the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) take greater steps to inform the community about major developments and make submissions via website an option for all major development.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That Council:
1. Write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces requesting, in light of COVID-19, that the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) take greater steps to inform the community about major developments and make submissions via website an option for all major development; and
2. Provide an option for people to be able to make submissions to applications through Council’s website.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes left the meeting at 9:13pm.
ITEM NO: NOM 04
FILE NO: 125963.2020
SUBJECT: Extending Support to People Seeking Asylum and Refugees
Background
The City of Greater Dandenong, on behalf of the Local Government Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum, are inviting local governments across Australia to sign on to an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison in order to extend critical support to people seeking asylum and refugees.
At present, people seeking asylum do not have access to Medicare or income support and have uncertain visa status. They also cannot return home.
In addition to the moral argument, there are cost shifting issues and serious public health implications by not extending support to people seeking asylum and refugees.
Without access to Medicare or a liveable income, demand for emergency relief and housing support has already increased. This places a growing strain on already overstretched front line service providers, including Council.
It also creates a barrier to people seeking COVID-19 testing and treatment.
In recent weeks, COVID-19 infections have skyrocketed in Singapore. More than 70% of those infections have come from migrant workers who have limited access to medical services, income support and housing.
Australia has thankfully been spared the worst of this global pandemic.
Federal and State Governments have worked together to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our community. This positive work must be expanded to include people seeking asylum.
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NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Kaliyanda) That Council sign on to the open letter from the Local Government Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum to Prime Minister Scott Morrison requesting the extension of critical support to people seeking asylum and refugees.
COUNCIL DECISION Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Ayyad That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. |
Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes returned to the meeting at 9:23pm.
ITEM NO: NOM 05
FILE NO: 125997.2020
SUBJECT: Response to COVID-19 restrictions – Update from South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS)
Background
Recognising the strong role Liverpool City Council has in support of the South West Sydney Academy of Sport, please accept this update outlining the commitment and the manner in which it has been going about its business, since the 1st April 2020.
The Academy’s job has not changed, it is still providing as strong a level of support to our region’s athletes and coaches now, as it has sought to provide prior to the NSW Covid-19 lockdown.
Naturally, the restrictions that have been imposed have led to a necessity to change the delivery of Academy services, however in some ways it has required it to implement some activities sooner than anticipated and certainly differently than anticipated. And, in a number of cases in a new and highly innovative way. These include:
· Physical Conditioning: All athletes now have a home-based body weight series of Strength and Conditioning exercises. Athletes also have a direct link to an exercise video with voice-over, emphasising appropriate age-related exercise criteria, relevant to their sport.
· Small Group online engagement: Each athlete group regularly provides information to the Academy on how it may actively better assist them in their endeavours. Some great ideas have already been implemented directly from this format.
· Regular athlete Zoom meetings with their coach. This allows the coach to monitor the continued development for each of the groups, along with the wellbeing of its athletes.
· The implementation of a series of webinars for all Academy athletes across a whole range of pertinent sport and community good-citizenship development, related subjects.
· The expansion of a series of sports education topics for all athletes, with a schedule for delivery that will continue to August (Financial Fitness; Mental Health and Well-being, plus Cyberbullying and owning your Social Media; etc).
· Implementation of a series of online challenges through Academy social medial platforms to encourage continued interaction between athletes. And also demonstrate to the broader community the commitment of athletes, coaches, and the Academy, to ongoing health, fitness, and personal improvement.
· The continuation of a personalised professional development program designed specifically for each volunteer coach and support staff member, within the Academy.
· The engagement of sport skills specialists to support the development of identified coaches, within the Academy.
Integrity, citizenship, self-determination, and motivation are some of the real values attached to sport, and those espoused by the Academy. And as it is widely recognised the premier sports development organisation in the South West Sydney region, the Academy needed to, and appropriately demonstrated leadership in these difficult times.
The Academy will not stop in its pursuit to provide the highest quality service available to athletes and coaches, in our region. It will just approach it in a different way and in a manner that will place its - your local athletes in a prime position to be strong in character, mind, spirit, and physical prowess once we, as a community, defeat COVID-19.
The Academy hopes that these are values that will shine through to the rest of our local community and will allow Council to continue to be proud of its association with its regional sports academy.
With many of the sporting entities around us ceasing operations or dramatically reducing capacity and operational capability, the Academy is one of the few organisations that is continuing to provide a service of this calibre to young athletes. A testament to the forward-thinking of its Board of Management.
The Academy is adapting to the remote delivery and online environment that is currently imposed upon it and is providing leadership to its local and broader NSW sporting community. It is envisaged that this could place the Academy in a unique positive position, as we look to recover from the current restrictions.
The Academy is not stopping - in fact, it is are now busier than ever. It is important that you are aware that the support provided by Council is a critical factor in enabling this to occur.
And, on behalf of all associated with the Academy we say, ‘Thank You’, for Liverpool Council’s ongoing support.
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NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Kaliyanda)
That Council receive and note this update.
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Hadchiti
That Council receive and note this update and thanks the South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS).
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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Mayor Waller advised that Council would now move into Closed Session to deal with items CONF 01, CONF 02, pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(d i) and CONF 03 and NOM 01 pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act because:
CONF 01 RCL2860 - Provision of External Legal Services and CONF 02 Tender ST 2952 Receival and Processing of Bulky Waste are confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(d i) of the Local Government Act because they contain commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
CONF 03 Animal Shelter and Koala Hospital Site Options and NOM 01 Animal Shelter are confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 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.
Mayor Waller called a recess at 9.27pm.
Mayor Waller resumed the meeting at 9.38pm in Closed Session.
Clr Shelton left the meeting at 9:39pm.
COUNCIL IN CLOSED SESSION
ITEM NO: CONF 01
FILE NO: 074432.2020
SUBJECT: RCL2860 – Provision of External Legal Services
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Karnib
That Council: 1. Approves the recommended Legal Services Panel for RCL2860 Provision of External Legal Services for an initial 3 year term with 2 options to renew for a period of 1 year each;
2. Makes public its decision regarding tender RCL2860 Provision of External Legal Services;
3. Notes that the Chief Executive Officer will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance and Legal Services Agreement for the Tender, giving it contractual effect, in accordance with delegated authority; and
4. Keeps confidential the details supplied in this report containing information on the submissions received, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Vote for: Mayor Waller, Clr Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty, Clr Harle, Clr Kaliyanda, Deputy Mayor Karnib and Clr Rhodes. Vote against: Nil. Note: Clr Shelton was not in the meeting when this item was voted on. |
Clr Shelton returned to the meeting at 9:48pm.
ITEM NO: CONF 02
FILE NO: 105628.2020
SUBJECT: Tender ST2952 Receival and Processing of Bulky Waste
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Shelton
That Council: 1. Accepts the Tender from Bingo Waste Services Pty Ltd for Tender ST2952 – Receivable and Processing of Bulky Waste for an initial four (4) years contract term at the GST inclusive price of $5,034,960.00 (based on Schedule of Rates) with the option of extending a further three (3) x (1) year as precautionary in case that Project 24 is delayed; 2. Makes public its decision regarding tender ST2952 – Receivable and Processing of Bulky Waste; 3. Notes that the Chief Executive Officer will finalise all details and sign the Letter of Acceptance following the publication of draft Minutes on Council website for the tender, giving it contractual effect, in accordance with delegated authority; and
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED. Vote for: Mayor Waller, Clr Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty, Clr Harle, Deputy Mayor Karnib, Clr Rhodes and Clr Shelton. Vote against: Clr Kaliyanda.
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ITEM NO: CONF 03
FILE NO: 110137.2020
SUBJECT: Animal Shelter and Koala Hospital Site Options
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Ayyad
That Council:
6. Resolves to classify the properties identified at Option 3 or Option 8 to be classified as ‘Operational’ land if purchased for the provision of an Animal Shelter. If these options are not realised and we proceed with Option 9 that the land be reclassified as ‘Operational’ or an amendment be undertaken to the Plan of Management;
9. That a report be brought back to Council on all the surplus lands that have been presented to Council over the last few years.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.
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ITEM NO: NOM 01
FILE NO: 111056.2020
SUBJECT: Animal Shelter
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NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Ayyad)
That Council:
1. Direct the CEO to prepare a planning proposal amending Schedule 1 (Additional Permitted Uses) of Appendix 8 – Liverpool Growth Centres Precinct Plan contained within State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 to permit with development consent an animal shelter, also known as an “animal boarding or training establishment” under the Standard Instrument LEP on the land bordered by Fourth Ave, Fifth Ave, Edmonson Ave, and Bringelly Rd. This includes WV Scott Memorial Park; and
2. Notes that the advice of the Liverpool Local Planning Panel is required before Council considers whether or not to forward the planning proposal to Minister for a Gateway determination.
This item lapsed as it was covered in CONF 03 (shown above on the previous item) which related to the issue of the animal shelter.
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OPEN SESSION
Council moved back into Open Session at 10.28pm
Mayor Waller then read out the resolutions for CONF 01, CONF 02 and CONF 03 which were passed in Closed Session.
Note: NOM 01 lapsed as it was dealt with as part of CONF 03.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 10.33pm
<Signature>
Name: Wendy Waller
Title: Mayor
Date: 24 June 2020
I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 27 May 2020. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
MINUTES OF THE Extraordinary Meeting
HELD ON 9 June 2020
PRESENT:
Mayor Wendy Waller
Councillor Ayyad
Councillor Balloot
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Hagarty
Councillor Harle
Councillor Kaliyanda
Councillor Karnib
Councillor Rhodes
Councillor Shelton
Ms Kiersten Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer
Mr Tim Moore, Director City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO
Mr George Hampouris, Acting Director City Corporate
Dr Eddie Jackson, Director City Community and Culture
Mr Peter Patterson, Director City Presentation
Mr Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment
Mr Andrew Stevenson, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer
Ms Tina Sangiuliano, Strategic Organisational Change Manager
Ms Julie Scott, Manager City Economy
Mr James Ng, Acting General Counsel, Manager Governance, Legal and Procurement
Mr David Maguire, Internal Ombudsman
Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services
Ms Maree Stewart, Coordinator Council and Executive Services (minutes)
OPENING 6.00pm
STATEMENT REGARDING The Mayor reminded everyone that in
WEBCASTING accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting
Practice (other than the Public Forum Section),
the meeting is being livestreamed.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, The prayer of the Council was read by the
PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND Chief Executive Officer, Ms Kiersten Fishburn.
AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY
APOLOGIES
Nil
Declarations of Interest
Mayor Waller declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Mayor Waller knows and has associations with many local business owners.
Mayor Waller remained in the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Ayyad declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Clr Ayyad knows and has associations with many local business owners.
Clr Ayyad remained in the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Balloot declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Clr Balloot knows and has associations with many local business owners.
Clr Balloot remained in the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Hadchiti declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Clr Hadchiti knows and has associations with many local business owners.
Clr Hadchiti remained in the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Hadid declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Clr Hadid knows and has associations with many local business owners.
Clr Hadid remained in the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Hagarty declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Clr Hagarty knows and has associations with many local business owners.
Clr Hagarty remained in the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Kaliyanda declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Clr Kaliyanda knows and has associations with many local business owners.
Clr Kaliyanda remained in the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Karnib declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Clr Karnib knows and has associations with many local business owners.
Clr Karnib remained in the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Rhodes declared a pecuniary interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Prior to becoming a Councillor, Clr Rhodes held the position of Secretary of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and was also a member of Business Network International (Liverpool Chapter). Clr Rhodes recognises businesses on the list of grant applicants that are members of either one or both of these organisations.
Clr Rhodes left the room for the duration of the item.
Clr Shelton Declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following item:
Item EGROW 01: Business Resilience Grants
Reason: Clr Shelton knows and has associations with many local business owners. Additionally, Clr Shelton has business dealings with land owners in the CBD.
Clr Shelton remained in the room for the duration of the item.
PUBLIC FORUM
Nil
Clr Rhodes left the room at 6.07pm and did not return to the meeting.
City Economy and Growth Report
ITEM NO: EGROW 01
FILE NO: 138716.2020
SUBJECT: Business Resilience Grants
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COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That Council:
1. Adopts the recommendations to provide grants to 50 businesses as outlined in the report. The recommendation is to provide grants to the value of $106,000 to 28 CBD businesses from the City Development Fund, and to provide grants to the value of $66,000 to 22 businesses in the greater Local Government Area;
2. Allow those applicants that were not successful as outlined in the report and referred to as ‘Business pivot requires more development and assistance to demonstrate whether it can generate profit or support existing or new jobs’ or ‘Reasonable pivot, however, required stronger demonstration that it could generate profit or support existing or new jobs’ the opportunity to provide more information to determine whether they would be eligible;
3. By application rebate land owners in the CBD (excluding Westfield & Liverpool Plaza) that were affected by mandatory restrictions an amount equal to three months of ‘City Development Fund’ levies where it can be demonstrated that a loss in rental income has occurred, providing they meet the same criteria as in the grants program. Council staff to investigate a realistic way of capping these monies be pursued and brought to the next Council meeting; and
4. A communication and/or letter go out to all the business owners in Liverpool that may be eligible for any federal or state government grants, specifically referring to the following government grants: Federal · Cash Flow Boost for small businesses to the value of $20,000 -$100,000; · Job Keeper allowance of $1,500 per employee per fortnight until September 2020; and · Small Business Grant of $10,000 for small business expenses.
State · $10,000 business grants.
The letter should also state that if a business has not received any of these grants, they should contact the Australian Taxation Office.
Vote for: Mayor Waller, Clr Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadchiti, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty, Clr Kaliyanda and Deputy Mayor Karnib. Vote against: Clr Harle and Clr Shelton.
Note: Clr Rhodes had left the meeting and did not take part in the discussion or the vote for the above item. |
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 6.41pm.
<Signature>
Name: Wendy Waller
Title: Mayor
Date: 24 June 2020
I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 9 June 2020. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
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Chief Executive Officer Report
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CEO 01 |
Meeting date for September and change of date for October and November 2020 Council meetings |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes |
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File Ref |
011212.2020 |
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Report By |
George Georgakis - Manager Council and Executive Services |
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Approved By |
Andrew Stevenson - Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer |
Executive Summary
The report seeks a resolution from Council to set a date for the September 2020 Council meeting and propose a change of dates for the October and November Council meetings.
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That Council make the following changes to its meeting schedule for 2020:
- A meeting be scheduled for Wednesday 30 September; - The October meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday 21 October, be changed to Tuesday 27 October; and - The November meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday 18 November, be changed to Wednesday 25 November.
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REPORT
Council at its meeting on 20 November 2019 determined its meeting dates for 2020.
For its meetings from August through to December 2020, the meeting dates resolved were:
- Wednesday 26 August;
- No meeting in September;
- Wednesday 21 October;
- Wednesday 18 November; and
- Wednesday 16 December.
At the time, no meeting was scheduled for September 2020 as the local government elections were to be held. Further, the October meeting was scheduled for the third week of October (instead of the last week of October), which was to be the first meeting of the new Council.
As the local government elections have now been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this report proposes:
- a September meeting to be scheduled for the last Wednesday of September (Wednesday 30 September); and
- a change to the October meeting, from Wednesday 21 October to Tuesday 27 October (Note, Wednesday 28 October clashes with the Australian Logistics Council 2020 Forum Dinner at Warwick Farm where the Mayor is scheduled to provide a welcome address).
Further, the November Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 18 November clashes with the National Economic Development Conference being held in Liverpool from 18 – 20 November 2020.
As such, this report also seeks a resolution from Council on an alternate date for the November Council meeting. Due to the clash with the National Economic Development Conference, it is recommended that the November Council meeting be held on Wednesday 25 November.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
Civic Leadership |
Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
The risk is deemed to be Low. |
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CEO 02 |
For Public Exhibition - Draft Delivery Program 2017-22 and Operational Plan 2020-21 including Budget and Statement of Revenue Policy |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes |
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File Ref |
146991.2020 |
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Report By |
Hiba Soueid - Manager Corporate Strategy and Performance |
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Approved By |
Andrew Stevenson - Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer |
Executive Summary
This purpose of this report is to place the Draft 2017-22 Delivery Program and 2020-21 Operational Plan and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy) on public exhibition to allow for comments and submissions.
These documents were first tabled at the Council meeting on 27 May 2020. At this meeting Council resolved to:
1. Defer this item to the June 2020 Council meeting; and
2. Direct the CEO to provide a further briefing on the budget, broken down by business unit.
Subsequently, a briefing was held where Councillors received more detailed information on each business unit’s corresponding budget.
The 2017-22 Delivery Program is the Council’s statement of commitment to the community. It outlines Council’s response to the Community Strategic Plan, how it will contribute to achieving these goals during its term of office and what its priorities will be.
The 2020-21 Operational Plan and Budget is an annual plan. It focuses on the specific actions that have been scheduled for the next financial year, including a list of all proposed capital works and actions from the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
This year’s Operational Plan includes information on the initiatives and support programs which have been endorsed by Council to be delivered through the COVID-19 Emergency Response Program at its Extraordinary meeting on 16 April 2020.
Sections 404 and 405 of the Local Government Act 1993 require Council to review its Delivery Program and adopt its annual Operational Plan including Budget by 30 June each year. This year, the date has been extended to 31 July 2020 due to the impacts of COVID-19. The plan must be exhibited for public comment and submissions for at least 28 days.
The combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan including Budget and Council’s Statement of Revenue Policy (fees and charges) have been attached under separate cover.
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That Council:
1. Places the draft 2017-22 Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy) on Public Exhibition for 28 days;
2. Receives a further report at the July 2020 Council meeting after a review of public submissions; and
3. Extends the 2019-20 budget and fees and charges until 31 July 2020. |
REPORT
The Local Government Act 1993 requires Council to endorse a 10-year Community Strategic Plan and four-year Delivery Program by June 30 in the year following a Council election. The Operational Plan is the annual sub-plan for the Delivery Program and must be adopted before the beginning of the financial year. This has been extended until 31 July 2020 as a result of the extenuating circumstances of COVID-19. Each plan must be placed on exhibition for 28 days.
The Community Strategic Plan (CSP) – Our Home Liverpool 2027 – is the highest-level plan for the community. It identifies the main priorities and aspirations for the future of the local government area. Created in consultation with the Liverpool community, the CSP sets four key directions that address the quadruple bottom line (social, economic, environment and civic leadership).
The Delivery Program 2017-22 translates the directions of the CSP into strategies that will guide Council for the next elected term of office.
The draft Operational Plan 2020-21 outlines the specific actions, budget and capital works program that Council will deliver during that year. The Plan is reviewed annually and details the actions that Council will undertake within the financial year.
It also includes information on the initiatives and support programs which have been endorsed by Council to be delivered through the COVID-19 Emergency Response Program at its Extraordinary meeting on 16 April 2020 and proposed measures for those activities.
The 2017-22 Delivery Program and 2020-21 Operational Plan are incorporated into one document. It includes detailed information on Council’s operational budget and capital works program.
The Statement of Revenue Policy outlines all of Council’s proposed fees and charges for the next year.
July 2020 Budget
Council’s budget is required to be adopted in June each year for implementation in line with the new financial year on July 1. As a result of the extenuating circumstances of the COVID-19 emergency, Council’s were provided with an extension to adopt their operational plans and budgets by 31 July 2020 for implementation on 1 August 2020.
The NSW Office of Local Government (OLG) Circular, 20-15 /1 May 2020 / A700190, advises that
“Councils will have adopted their 2019-20 Operational Plan and should continue to operate under this plan until 31 July 2020.”
Therefore Council’s 2019-20 budget and fees and charges will be extended until 31 July 2020. A full copy of the above referenced circular has been attached to this report.
Council meeting - 27 May 2020
These documents were first tabled at the Council meeting on 27 May 2020. At this meeting Council resolved to:
1. Defer this item to the June 2020 Council meeting; and
2. Direct the CEO to provide a further briefing on the budget, broken down by business unit
Council staff held a briefing on 18 June 2020 in response to the above resolution. At this briefing, Councillors were provided with further information on the budget including a breakdown by each business unit.
Consultation during the exhibition period
The draft Delivery Program 2017-22, Operational Plan 2020-21 and Budget (including Statement of Revenue Policy) will be placed on public exhibition for feedback from Thursday 25 June to Wednesday 22 July 2020.
The document will be available for download and feedback through Council’s website and posts on Council’s Facebook page. Due to the social distancing measures that are in place, all Public Exhibition of the documents will be available online. All submissions and comments will be reported back to Council at its July meeting.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Governance |
The Delivery Program and Operational Plan sets the direction for Council’s strategic agenda, including all economic, environmental, social and civic leadership requirements. Specifically, the Delivery Program and Operational Plan including Budget and Statement of Revenue Policy provides information about Council’s services, budget, roles and decision-making processes. |
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Legislation |
The Delivery Program and Operational Plan have been developed in line with Section 404 and 405 of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 In particular Section 405 of the Local Government Act - Operational plan stipulates that: (1) A council must have a plan (its (2) An operational plan must include a statement of the council's revenue policy for the year covered by the operational plan. The statement of revenue policy must include the statements and particulars required by the regulations. (3) A council must prepare a draft operational plan and give public notice of the draft indicating that submissions may be made to the council at any time during the period (not less than 28 days) that the draft is to be on public exhibition. The council must publicly exhibit the draft operational plan in accordance with the notice. (4) During the period of public exhibition, the council must have for inspection at its office (and at such other places as it may determine) a map that shows those parts of its area to which each category and sub-category of the ordinary rate and each special rate included in the draft operational plan applies. (5) In deciding on the final operational plan to be adopted, a council must consider any submissions that have been made concerning the draft plan. (6) The council must post a copy of its operational plan on the council's website within 28 days after the plan is adopted. |
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Risk |
The risk is considered a High Risk.
Failure to publicly exhibit and approve the Delivery Program and Operational Plan including Budget and Statement of Revenue Policy by the amended 31 July deadline may result in non-compliance with the above legislation and may result in enforceable action by the Office of Local Government, Planning and Policy. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Office of Local Government Circular regarding extension of Operational Plan and Budget until 30 June 2020
2. Draft Delivery Program 2017-2022 and Operational Plan 2020-2021 (Under separate cover)
3. Draft Revenue Pricing Policy Fees and Charges 2020-2021 (Under separate cover)
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CEO 02 |
For Public Exhibition - Draft Delivery Program 2017-22 and Operational Plan 2020-21 including Budget and Statement of Revenue Policy |
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Attachment 1 |
Office of Local Government Circular regarding extension of Operational Plan and Budget until 30 June 2020 |
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City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 01 |
Proposed Planning Agreement in conjunction with DA-527/2017 at 14 Yarrunga Street, Prestons |
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Strategic Direction |
Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments |
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File Ref |
134715.2020 |
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Report By |
Glenn Ford - Senior Development Planner |
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Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
Executive Summary
Council is in receipt of an offer to enter into a planning agreement (Attachment 1) in conjunction with DA-527/2017 for the construction and operation of a concrete batching plant and materials blending plant at 14 Yarrunga Street, Prestons. This development application was approved on 30 April 2018 by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel.
The development site is in the Prestons Industrial Area and gains vehicular access including for heavy vehicles, through the existing signalised Bernera Road / Yarrunga Street / Yato Road intersection.
During the assessment of this and adjoining development applications, Council and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) identified the need for the existing signalised intersection to be upgraded to accommodate the expected additional traffic movements from development in the area and to improve road safety.
Without the intersection being upgraded, there will be increased traffic congestion, an unacceptable level of service and safety issues. The cost of the intersection upgrade works is estimated at $2.19 million.
The upgrade works will be funded by monetary contributions from new developments in the Prestons Industrial Area that are identified as directly contributing to increased traffic. Several development applications approved in the last two years have included development consent conditions for portions of the required intersection upgrade to be carried out by individual developers prior to occupation of the developments (or the payment of a contribution in lieu of the works).
Based on this approach, DA-527/2017 includes three conditions (107, 108 and 109) requiring the submission of design drawings and completion of an approved portion of the intersection upgrade prior to occupation of the development.
Rather than undertake the road works itself to satisfy the above conditions, the developer, Gunlake Pty Ltd has offered to enter into a planning agreement for a monetary contribution of $85,000 towards the required intersection upgrade. Council has accepted similar offers made by other developers including approved developments at 55 Yarrunga Street, Prestons (DA-681/2017) and at 24 Bernera Road, Prestons (DA-407/2017). Copies of the executed planning agreements can be viewed on Council’s website: https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/development/planning-the-future/planning-agreements
The planning agreement process provides a means to better combine the resources required to fund the intersection upgrade and to coordinate the design and construction by Council directly. To date, affected developers have expressed an interest in making monetary contributions in lieu of carrying out the intersection works themselves.
It is recommended that Council endorse the attached planning agreement for public exhibition in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and Council’s Community Participation Plan and that Council delegates to the CEO (subject to consideration of any changes following public exhibition) to execute the planning agreement in the form that is publicly exhibited or with minor alterations.
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That Council:
1. Endorse the planning agreement for a monetary contribution of $85,000 towards the upgrade of the Bernera Road / Yarrunga Street / Yato Road intersection and directs the CEO to publicly exhibit the planning agreement and accompanying explanatory note for 28 days;
2. Delegate authority to the CEO subject to consideration of any changes following public exhibition, to execute the planning agreement in the form that is publicly exhibited or with minor alterations;
3. Note that if changes, other than minor changes, arise from the public exhibition process these will be reported back to Council; and
4. Note that any planning agreement will be subject to approval of modification application DA-527/2017/A which proposes deletion of Conditions 107, 108 and 109 (relating to design and construction of a portion of Bernera Road / Yarrunga Street / Yato Road intersection upgrade) and the addition of a condition requiring execution of the planning agreement and payment of the monetary contribution prior to the release of any occupation certificate for the site. |
REPORT
Background
The existing signalised intersection was constructed as a requirement of the existing ALDI Distribution Centre (as State Significant Development) in 2009. It was specified and funded as a basic four-way interim configuration without dedicated right and left turn lanes along Bernera Road or Yarrunga Street.
In the past two years, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) and Council have approved six significant industrial developments in the Prestons Industrial Area, including the Prestons Logistics Estate (LOGOS) development, along the section of Bernera Road between Kurrajong Road and Yarrunga Road (207,210m²) and the Charter Hall development off Yato Road (149,900m²). These combined developments are forecast to generate significant traffic movements (approximately 840 vehicles per hour during the morning and afternoon peak periods). Locations of the approved development applications are shown in Figure 1 and summarised in the table below.
During the assessment of these development applications, Council and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) identified the need for the existing signalised intersection to be upgraded to accommodate the expected additional traffic movements from development in the area and to improve road safety.
Figure 1: Location of approved development applications
TABLE 1
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Site No & DA N0. |
Address |
Proposal Summary |
Determination |
Contribution Paid Y/N |
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DA-681/2017 |
55 Yarrunga Street Prestons |
Two (2) Warehouse Buildings, Distribution Centre and Office. |
Approved under delegated authority on 26 February 2018 |
Yes $137,797 |
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2.
SSD 7155 |
5-35 Yarrunga Street Prestons
(LOGOS) |
Staged construction of five warehouse buildings with, associated office space, access roads, parking, drainage and landscaping.
A later modification approved a sixth warehouse. |
Approved by the then Department of Planning and Environment as a State Significant Development on 24 June 2016.
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No, however Council is in discussions with both Logos and DPIE. |
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3.
DA-527/2017 |
14 Yarrunga Street Prestons
(Gunlake) |
Concrete batching plant and materials blending plant |
Approved by Local Planning Panel on 30 April 2018 |
Subject of this report |
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4.
DA-407/2017 |
24 Bernera Road Prestons |
Demolition of existing dwellings and outbuildings and construction of an industrial building consisting of 2 warehouses |
Approved under delegated authority on 8 March 2018. |
Yes $84,129 |
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5.
DA-987/2015 |
Lot 1 & Lots A-C Kurrajong Road Prestons
(Charter Hall) |
Industrial Warehouse facility consisting of 2 units & extension of Yato Road. |
Approved under delegated authority on 26 April 2016. |
Yes $391,635 |
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6.
DA-764/2017 |
Lot 1 Kurrajong Road Prestons |
Thirty (30) small warehouses and a storage facility containing fifty-eight (58) storage units with one-hundred and eighty (180) car parking spaces. |
Approved under delegated authority on 7 June 2018 |
No |
Figure 2: Aerial image of the intersection (blue circle) and the subject site (yellow box)
The need to upgrade the intersection was first identified when the Department of Planning and Environment approved a State Significant Development (SSD) at 5-35 Yarrunga Street, Prestons on 24 June 2016 (being the “LOGOS site”).
The increase in the number and type of traffic movements expected as a result of this development, and other proposed developments in the vicinity, identified that the signalised intersection needed to be improved to deal with the increasing demands and changing traffic loads including turning vehicles.
The intersection upgrade involves localised road widening of approximately 200m along Bernera Road and 50m along both Yarrunga Street and Yato Road to provide for two through and dedicated right lanes in each direction along Bernera Road and two lanes along Yarrunga Street and Yato Road to the intersection.
The intersection upgrade works will include the relocation of an existing water main and TfNSW Directional Message Board. The total intersection upgrade works, inclusive of the water main and message board relocation, is estimated at $2.19 million. A strategic concept design of the intersection upgrade has been endorsed by TfNSW and detailed design is at 50% design stage and is expected to be completed within the next four months.
The cost of the required intersection upgrade has been apportioned to each development based on the traffic expected to be generated by them. Based on this approach, monetary contributions were calculated and have been used as the basis for discussions with developers for payment of a monetary contribution in lieu of them completing the required road works.
A monetary contribution has been paid for 55 Yarrunga Street ($137,797), 24 Bernera Road ($84,129) and Lots 1 & Lots A-C Kurrajong Road Prestons ($391,635) which combined, represents 28% of the budget for the road works. Payment of the monetary contribution of $85,000 through this planning agreement will increase the proportion of contributions made to 31.9% of the total budget figure. Discussions are continuing with Logos regarding their contribution, assisted by DPIE.
Development Consent Conditions
The development consent for the Gunlake development included three conditions for the submission of design drawings and completion of an approved portion of the intersection upgrade prior to occupation – Conditions 107, 108 and 109.
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107. Traffic Improvement Works - Design
The developer is to provide localised road widening along the northern side of Yarrunga Street at the intersection with Bernera Road to enable 26 metre long B-Double trucks to turn left at the same time that other vehicles are carrying out right turns from Bernera Road to Yarrunga Street and Yato Road. The design plan of the proposed widening must be submitted to Council’s Traffic and Transport Section for review and approval.
Note: A meeting is recommended between the developer and Council’s Traffic and Transport Section prior to the design plan being prepared to discuss design requirements and to finalise the extent of works required to accommodate the type and volume of additional traffic being generated by the proposed development.
108. Traffic Improvement Works- Section 138 Roads Act – roadworks requiring approval of civil drawings.
Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate for building works the Certifying Authority shall ensure that a S138 Roads Act application, including the payment of application and inspection fees, has been lodged with, and approved by Liverpool City Council (being the Roads Authority under the Roads Act), for localised road widening along the northern side of Yarrunga Street at the intersection with Bernera Road, to allow a 26m B-double to turn left at the same time when right turns occur from Bernera Road to Yarrunga Street and Yato Road
Engineering drawings are to detail the localised road widening along the northern side of Yarrunga Street at the intersection with Bernera Road to allow a 26m B-double to turn left at the same time when right turns occur from Bernera Road to Yarrunga Street and Yato Road. The design plan of the proposed widening will be submitted to Council Traffic and Transport Section for review and approval.
The proposed intersection upgrade works will require approval by Roads and Maritime Services under Section 87 of the Roads Act, 1993.
Engineering plans are to be prepared in accordance with the development consent, Liverpool City Council’s Design Guidelines and Construction Specification for Civil Works, Austroads Guidelines and best engineering practice.
Note: Where Liverpool City Council is the Certifying Authority for the development the Roads Act approval for the above works may be issued concurrently with the Construction Certificate.
109. Traffic Improvement Works – Construction and completion
All roadworks including the required localised road widening along the northern side of Yarrunga Street at the intersection with Bernera Road, signposting and street lighting are to be completed to Liverpool Council requirements, at no expense to Liverpool Council or Roads and Maritime Services. |
Gunlake’s initial response – Modification Application DA-527/2017/A
Gunlake lodged a modification application (DA-527/2017/A) with Council on 29 August 2018, which sought to:
1. Delete Condition 6 requiring payment of a Section 7.11 levy required under the Liverpool Contribution Plan applying to Prestons Industrial Area;
2. Delete Conditions 26, 27, 28, 29 & 32 relating to the design and construction of the section of Yarrunga Street in front of the development site; and
3. Delete Conditions 107, 108 and 109 (above) relating to design and construction of a portion of the Bernera Road / Yarrunga Street / Yato Road intersection upgrade.
Discussions held with the applicant led to an understanding by Gunlake that Council would not delete the condition for payment of a contribution under Section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and the applicable Liverpool Contributions Plan. Separate issues of concern with the design and construction of road works directly across the frontage of the development site were eventually resolved to the satisfaction of both parties.
Further discussions between Gunlake and Council included a review of traffic impacts including heavy vehicle (B-Double trucks) movements from the approved development through the Bernera Road / Yarrunga Street / Yato Road intersection and the need for the developer to carry out works or to contribute to a portion of the required intersection upgrade.
Following this review, in-lieu of completing a portion of the required intersection upgrade, Gunlake offered to enter into a planning agreement for a monetary contribution of $85,000 toward the intersection upgrade.
Upon agreement of the new contribution figure, the modification application (DA-527/2017/A) was amended to seek replacement of the conditions requiring intersection works to be completed with an offer to enter into a planning agreement for the payment of the offered monetary contribution.
The offer outlined in the attached planning agreement is for a monetary contribution of $85,000 (subject to CPI increases) paid to Council prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate for the development.
Adequacy of Offer made by Gunlake
Gunlake’s offer to enter into a planning agreement is considered an appropriate mechanism to comply with the intent of development consent conditions 107, 108 and 109 of DA-527/2017.
Gunlake submitted additional information stating that the concrete batching and materials blending plants would occupy a large area of land but generate lower traffic volumes compared to other industrial developments using the intersection. In addition, while raw material deliveries to the concrete batching and material blending plants would be made using heavy vehicles, the swept path of the typical concrete mixer truck delivering finished products from the site does not require road widening of the same order.
Based on these clarifications, Gunlake’s monetary contribution of $85,000 (rather than the previously estimated $118,000 is considered appropriate.
The legal representatives of the applicant in conjunction with Council’s legal representatives have prepared a draft Planning Agreement (Attachment 1) and Explanatory Note (Attachment 2).
All monetary contributions that will be collected will be deposited into a dedicated account for payment of the intersection upgrade. The intersection works will commence once sufficient funding has been obtained.
Negotiations are continuing between Council and other developers (shown in Figure 1 above) who have had a consent granted for development impacting the intersection to enter into a planning agreement in lieu of the conditions of consent requiring apportioned intersection upgrade works.
Advice from Council’s Legal Officer
The draft planning agreement has been prepared in accordance with Council’s Planning Agreements Template and Policy and was referred to Council’s Legal Officer for comment. Concern was raised with the draft proposed method of payment for the monetary contribution and this has been changed to require payment prior to the issuing of any occupation certificate for the development. The payment method is now in accordance with Council’s Planning Agreements Policy and consistent with the timing adopted for 55 Yarrunga Street. This means that the new concrete batching plant and materials blending plant cannot be used until the monetary contribution has been paid.
If Council does not require a bank guarantee, the provisions of Section 6.10(2)(d) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Clause 154E of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000 still apply in any case. These provisions place restrictions on the issuing of occupation certificates by any person if there are outstanding matters to be complied with.
Specifically, Clause 154E states that:
Restriction on issue of certificates without compliance with planning agreement
If a planning agreement specifies requirements of the agreement that are required to be complied with before an occupation certificate relating to the occupation or use of a new building or a change of building use for an existing building is issued, a certifier must not issue an occupation certificate for the building unless the certifier is satisfied that those requirements have been complied with.
If adopted, the draft planning agreement will be publicly exhibited for 28 days. As part of this notification, it is proposed to inform the Principal Certifying Authority acting for Gunlake on the status of the planning agreement and include reference to the above obligation of which the PCA should already be aware.
It should be noted that the terms and conditions of the current consent for DA-527/2017 remain until such time as the planning agreement is executed and the modification application approved.
Work on the development site is continuing with a projected completion date in July / August 2020. It is therefore in the interests of all parties to ensure that there is no delay in executing the planning agreement and the payment of the monetary contribution so that the new facility can commence operating.
Conclusion
Council has received an offer to enter into a planning agreement in connection with DA-527/2017 for a monetary contribution of $85,000.00 towards the Bernera Road / Yarrunga Street / Yato Road intersection upgrade.
It is recommended that Council endorse the planning agreement for public exhibition in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and Council’s Community Participation Plan, and that Council delegates to the CEO (subject to consideration of any changes following public exhibition) to execute the planning agreement in the form that is publicly exhibited or with minor alterations.
The planning agreement will be subject to the approval of an associated modification development application DA-527/2017/A currently pending determination.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Deliver a high-quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues. Facilitate economic development. |
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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. |
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Legislative |
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 |
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Risks |
Considered low and has been subject to legal review |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft VPA (Under separate cover)
2. Explanatory Note (Under separate cover)
3. Consent for DA-527/2017 (Under separate cover)
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Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 02 |
Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population |
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File Ref |
136033.2020 |
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Report By |
David Petrie - Manager City Design and Public Domain |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
Executive Summary
The Draft Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan was placed on public exhibition from 11 December 2019 to 28 February 2020. The plans received 24 submission and 282 items of feedback and more than 97% approval from the community. Minor changes were requested during the exhibition period and these have been included in the revised plan to better meet community and stakeholder needs. This report is seeking Council to adopt the master plan so the plans can inform future public domain improvements within the Liverpool city centre.
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That Council:
1. Receive and note the report; 2. Adopt the Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan (ATTACHMENT 1); 3. Note that all residents and stakeholders who made submissions during the public exhibition period be notified of Councils determination; 4. Note that the master plan be used to guide future capital public domain upgrades in the city centre. |
REPORT
BACKGROUND
The City Design and Public Domain team engaged across Council, with the community, businesses and State Government Agencies to develop an integrated public domain master plan for the Liverpool city centre.
The draft plan was endorsed for public exhibition at the 11 December 2019 Council meeting. The minutes from the meeting note:
That Council:
1. Place the Draft Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan on public exhibition immediately until the 28th February 2020;
2. Notify relevant stakeholders that the plan is on exhibition;
3. Delegates to the CEO the finalisation of the Draft Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan if no submissions are received; or receive a further report outlining details of the submissions received, and outline proposed further action; and
4. Congratulate the relevant staff who were involved in the preparation of the comprehensive report.
Public Exhibition
During the eleven-week period public exhibition period from 19 December 2019 to 28 February 2020, advertising material was installed in the foyer of Council’s Service Centre, Council’s city centre library and a letterbox drop was distributed to residents and businesses in the area of the master plan scope. Council staff also notified all stakeholders who had been involved with the development of the plan, notifying them of the public exhibition process.
Council prepared a video of the project and this was used in a communications and media campaign which was televised on Channel Nine News and the local Liverpool paper.
All advertising and media material highlighted the ‘Liverpool Listens’ website, which contained information about the project, copies of the master plan report and an online survey that requested respondents to outline whether they supported the proposed plans and what feedback they had to improve the plan.
During the exhibition period the online documents received 1,100 visits and 24 submissions that included 282 items of feedback. From the 282 items of feedback Council received 97% support for the plans. The feedback has been used to amend the plans, so they better align with community sentiments.
A summary of key themes from the feedback includes:
· Strong support for the improved active transport and streetscape designs.
· Support for the ‘greening’ of the street with trees, WSUD elements and planting and street improvements.
· Updates were requested to the description of the Liverpool city centre history section.
· Support was noted for equal access and improvements for to pavements and walkability in the city centre.
· There was strong support for the clarity of the report, and the vision for the Liverpool city centre.
Most comments were constructive, with many including significant technical detail for consideration. The full list of submissions with Council’s comments and a list of amendments are included at ATTACHMENT 2.
Implementation Plan
An element that received repeated requests in the public exhibition feedback related to how Council would implement the master plan. This has been addressed by investigating the funding sources available to Council to deliver the master plan strategies and streetscape improvements. The proposed funding strategies identified in the master plan include:
· Voluntary planning agreements
· Conditions of consent
· Developer contributions
· Capital expenditure budget
· Grant application opportunities
The implementation plan has also identified a list of priority projects that Council should focus on delivering as streetscape upgrades. The prioritisation of projects is based on items including asset condition, community feedback, project impact, likelihood of being funded or delivered by others. The identified priority projects include:
· Railway Street and Railway Street Serviceway
· Street tree planting on various streets
· Macquarie Street (between Moore Street and Memorial Street)
· Elizabeth Street (between Bigge Park and Macquarie Street)
· Scott Street and Memorial Street
· Bigge Street (focused on Railway Street to Elizabeth Street)
Additional locations will also be prioritised in association with development consents, with conditions of consent enforcing a requirement for works adjacent the development site.
Railway Street Serviceway - Streets As Shared Spaces Project
The NSW government is piloting a statewide program to promote tactical urbanism and trial temporary activation of local streets. The program provides funding to Council’s to undertake demonstration pilot projects to increase the amount of public space, improve local streets, plazas and pavements as shared community spaces. Liverpool City Council used the draft Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan has a tool to negotiate funding for tactical urbanism in the Railway Street Serviceway. Council has been successful, and the NSW government is funding laneway improvements to be installed by the end of the 2020 calendar year. Refer to a separate report on the agenda for this council meeting. Items to be delivered include:
· Painted surface treatment delineating vehicle and pedestrian areas.
· Potted plants and trees for increased greenery, shade and colour
· Temporary shade umbrellas
· Seating opportunities
· Public Art elements
CONCLUSION
The draft Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan has been developed through a collaborative process to establish the values consistent with the views of the local community and stakeholders. This has been demonstrated through the high levels of support during the public exhibition process. The high level of community support and the amendments to the plans post exhibition to address community feedback has established a detailed 10-year plan that is consistent with the community and stakeholder vision and values.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Encourage and promote businesses to develop in the hospital health and medical precinct (of the City Centre). 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. Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries. |
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Environment |
Manage the environmental health of waterways. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options. |
Social |
Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts. Support policies and plans that prevent crime. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. 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. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
There is no risk associated with this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Attachment 1 - Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan (Under separate cover)
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EGROW 02 |
Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan |
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Attachment 2 |
Attachment 2 - Feedback Schedule |
Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 03 |
Railway Street Serviceway Tactical Urbanism State Government Funding Program |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Attract businesses for economic growth and employment opportunities |
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File Ref |
136062.2020 |
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Report By |
David Petrie - Manager City Design and Public Domain |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
Executive Summary
Liverpool City Council is partnering with the NSW State Government, Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment (DPIE) to deliver a temporary tactical urban project within the Railway Street Serviceway.
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That Council receive and note the report;
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REPORT
BACKGROUND
Tactical urbanism is the temporary installation of flexible low-cost projects to advance long-term streetscape outcomes that can improve street safety and increase the use of public space. Tactical urbanism allows for low capital expenditure to trial long-term streetscape improvements, support places for people and allow for local business to potentially engage more with shared use of street environments.
NSW State Government Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE): Streets as Shared Spaces Grant Program
The NSW government is piloting a statewide program to promote tactical urbanism and trial temporary activation of local streets. The goal of the project is to make improvements to streets and support the health and well-being of local communities. The program provides funding to Council’s to undertake demonstration pilot projects to increase the amount of public space, improve local streets, plazas and pavements as shared community spaces.
Council was successful with its application for grant funding from the NSW government to trial temporary interventions in the Railway Street Serviceway.
Railway Street Serviceway
Railway Street and the Serviceway is a gateway into the Liverpool city centre for pedestrians entering from the Liverpool Train Station. The Railway Street Serviceway is also a desire line for pedestrians (including children) travelling from the southern city centre along Speed Street, across Terminus Street and to the Liverpool Public School. Tactical urbanism in the serviceway will help regulate vehicle speeds to the sign-posted 10kmh limit, improving safety and providing opportunities for other uses in the Serviceway.
Tactical Urbanism Concept Design
Council developed tactical urbanism ideas as part of the Liverpool City Centre Public Domain Master Plan and a design study for the Railway Street precinct. The Railway Street concept includes simple elements that can be constructed without impact on the traffic and service functions of the Serviceway. The concept is included as ATTACHMENT 1 and includes the following elements:
· Painted surface treatment delineating vehicle and pedestrian areas.
· Potted plants and trees for increased greenery, shade and colour
· Temporary shade umbrellas
· Seating opportunities
· Public Art elements
Funding and budget
The proposed tactical urbanism interventions for the Railway Street project is $100,000. This amount is wholly funded by the State Government. Council is not required to provide funding.
Project Ideas and Management
Concept design development and the management of the installation of streetscape works is the responsibility of Council. Resources are available within existing teams for the design and implementation of tactical urbanism elements.
Project Program
The tactical urbanism project will be delivered in the 2020 Calendar year.
Engagement
The local businesses have previously been engaged with by Council to understand their requirements for streetscape works in Railway Street and the Railway Street Servicway. The local community of business owners and property owners are very supportive of street and Serviceway upgrades.
The project will include further engagement to ensure any proposals in the Serviceway are supported by the local business and installation does not impact operational requirements.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. 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. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts. Support policies and plans that prevent crime. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. |
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. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
There is no risk associated with this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
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EGROW 03 |
Railway Street Serviceway Tactical Urbanism State Government Funding Program |
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Attachment 1 |
Attachment 1 - Railway Street Concept Design |
Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 04 |
Planning proposal request to rezone land and amend development standards at 1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Park |
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Strategic Direction |
Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments |
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File Ref |
140457.2020 |
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Report By |
Masud Hasan - Senior Strategic Planner |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
Executive Summary
Council has received a planning proposal request (Attachment 1) from the landowner, Western Sydney Town Centre Pty Ltd, to rezone their site at 1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Park (Lot 1 to 9 DP 1054778) from RU4 Primary Production Small Lots to IN2 Light Industrial and to include a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) development standard of 1:1 and amend the current 10 ha minimum lot size development standard to 2,000m2 to be consistent with other IN2 zones in Liverpool.
Following an assessment of the request, it is recommended that the planning proposal request be supported with an additional amendment to rezone part of the site subject to the proposed M12 motorway as SP2 Infrastructure.
The site is located at the intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Mamre Road and is easily accessible from the arterial road network and the M7 motorway. The proposed M12 motorway traverses through the middle of the site.
The planning assessment report presented to the Local Planning Panel is included in Attachment 2. The report outlines that the proposal has strategic and site-specific merit and recommends that a planning proposal be submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE) for a Gateway determination.
Advice was sought from the Liverpool Local Planning Panel (LPP) at its meeting on 25 May 2020 in accordance with the Local Planning Panel Direction – Planning Proposals dated 23 February 2018. After considering the assessment report, the Panel provided their advice (Attachment 3) that the proposal has both strategic and site-specific merit and supported the proposal proceeding to a Gateway determination.
It is recommended that Council note the advice of the LPP, support in principle the planning proposal, and submit the proposal to DPIE seeking a Gateway determination and public exhibition.
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That Council:
1. Notes the advice of the Liverpool Local Planning Panel;
2. Endorses in principle the planning proposal request, with an amendment to also rezone part of the site subject to the proposed M12 motorway as SP2 Infrastructure;
3. Delegates to the CEO to prepare the formal planning proposal incorporating the above amendment in point 2 and any other typographical or other editing amendments if required;
4. Forwards the planning proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment pursuant to Section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, seeking a Gateway determination;
5. Subject to Gateway determination, undertake public exhibition and community consultation on the planning proposal in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination and Council’s Community Participation Plan; and
6. Receive a further report on the outcomes of public exhibition and community consultation.
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REPORT
Background
The background to the planning proposal is summarised as follows:
· In October 2010, Western Sydney Town Centre (WSTC), the owner of the site, approached DPIE and Council to discuss a proposal to develop warehouses, distribution facilities and a retail precinct on the site as a Major Project pursuant to (former) Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A Act). Council advised WSTC that due to substantial exposure of the site to commuter traffic along Elizabeth Drive, a B6 Enterprise Corridor zone might be appropriate subject to an economic analysis and assessment of vehicular access. Further consideration was also recommended for rezoning the site to IN2 Light Industrial.
· In May 2011, WSTC submitted a report to Council and DPIE providing information in support of the potential rezoning of the site to B6 Enterprise Corridor.
· In July 2011, Council advised WSTC that the potential rezoning of the site to B6 Enterprise Corridor had merit due to its frontage to Elizabeth Drive and its connectivity to the urbanised areas of Liverpool and Fairfield. Council advised that an amended proposal should be considered reducing the area of B6 Enterprise Corridor zone with the remainder of the site zoned IN2 Light Industrial.
· In April 2014, the Australian Government confirmed that the site for the new Western Sydney Airport would be located at Badgerys Creek. A $3.5 billion infrastructure plan was announced which included the construction of a new east- west motorway (the M12) between the M7 Motorway and The Northern Road connecting the new Western Sydney Airport.
· In June 2015, WSTC requested Council support the rezoning of the site to B6 Enterprise Corridor as a part of a partial precinct release of the Western Sydney Growth Centre under the Precinct Acceleration Protocol. In addition, the Community Update for the new M12 motorway was released, which indicated the future motorway could be located over the site.
· In August 2015, WSTC was advised that the site would be part of the investigation area for the future M12 motorway, however the location of the exact corridor was still being investigated. In addition, DPIE advised that given the site’s proximity to the proposed Western Sydney Airport, the proposed M12 motorway and the strategic planning work that was being undertaken at that time, it would be premature to consider the early release of the site under the Precinct Acceleration Protocol.
· In October 2015, the designation of the Western Sydney Priority Growth Area was announced which included the subject site.
· On 23 August 2016, DPIE advised that it was unable to consider the proposal to release the site under the Precinct Acceleration Protocol.
· On 22 February 2018, the early design of the M12 motorway project was released which identified the proposed M12 motorway corridor through the site.
· In March 2018, the Greater Sydney Region Plan and Western City District Plan were released, which identified the subject site as an Urban Land Release.
· In August 2018, the draft Western Sydney Aerotropolis Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan (WSA LUIIP) was placed on public exhibition from August to November 2018 and identified part of the subject site within the LUIIP area.
· On 14 February 2019, DPIE recommended WSTC engage with Council in relation to the proposed rezoning of the site and advised the rezoning of the land could be achieved through an amendment to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (LLEP 2008).
· In March 2019, WSTC submitted a planning proposal request to Council for the rezoning of the site from its current RU4 Primary Production Small Lots zone to IN2 Light Industrial zone with proposed floor space restrictions, through a site-specific provision to enable retail premises as an additional permitted use on the site.
· On 6 December 2019, the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Planning Package was placed on public exhibition. The draft Western Sydney Aerotropolis Plan (WSAP) excluded the site from the Aerotropolis planning area, enabling this planning proposal to proceed.
· In March 2020, WSTC submitted a revised planning proposal request to rezone the land from RU4 Primary Production Small Lots to IN2 Light Industrial. The revised planning proposal excluded the proposed site-specific provision within the LLEP for retail premises.
The Site and Locality
The site is located at 1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive Cecil Park (refer to Figure 1). The site is comprised of nine lots which are legally described as Lots 1 to 9 in DP 1054778. The lots with their respective land area are provided in Table 1.
Table 1 – Site description
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Area |
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Lot 1 |
2.427 ha |
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Lot 2 |
2.148 ha |
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Lot 3 |
2.097 ha |
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Lot 4 |
2.109 ha |
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Lot 5 |
2 ha |
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Lot 6 |
2 ha |
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Lot 7 |
2.037 ha |
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Lot 8 |
2.035 ha |
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Lot 9 |
2.028 ha |
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Total |
18.881 ha |
The total land area within the subject site is 188,881m2. The site benefits from three road frontages, being a 777 metre frontage to Elizabeth Drive to the north, a 737 metre frontage to Range Road to the south and a 391 metre frontage to Range Road to the east. It is noted that along the southern boundary, Range Road is a paper road only for part of the frontage.
Figure 1: Aerial View of Subject Site (highlighted in red)
The site is located at the northern boundary of the Liverpool LGA, fronting Elizabeth Drive which represents the boundary between the Liverpool and Penrith LGAs. The Fairfield LGA encompasses land north of Elizabeth Drive and to the east of the intersection at Range Road.
The site is located 2.6km west form the junction of the M7 and Elizabeth Drive, 8km north of Leppington and 12 km north-west of the Liverpool city centre. The broader Western Sydney Employment Area (WSEA) is located north of the site and the intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Mamre Road is located to the north-west corner of the site.
Figure 2: Locality Map
Existing land uses surrounding the site include:
- An extractive industry, landfill and waste recycling operation, located to the south of the site.
- Western Sydney Parklands located to the east of the site.
- The Sydney International Shooting Centre located to the south-east of the site. The shooting centre is located within the Western Sydney Parklands.
- Land on the opposite side of Elizabeth Drive (to the north) is used for a mix of semi-rural agricultural uses and rural residential purposes and are located within Penrith and Fairfield LGAs.
The site is in an area which is undergoing transformation. Key influences on the area include the construction of the new Western Sydney Airport (WSA) at Badgerys Creek located approximately 5 km west of the site, and continued development of the broader Western Sydney Employment Area (WSEA). There is also the associated upgrading of supporting infrastructure including roads, rail and utility services. The proposed M12 motorway corridor runs through the subject site dividing it into two parcels of land.
Figure 3: Proposed M12 Site Acquisition
Proposed Amendments to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008
The site is located within the Kemps Creek Precinct under State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006. Despite this, the site has not been subject to a precinct plan prepared by DPIE and as such, the land is not zoned, nor subject to development standards as prescribed under the SEPP; therefore, the provisions of the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (LLEP 2008) apply to the site.
Under the LLEP 2008 the subject site is zoned RU4 Primary Production Small Lots. The planning proposal seeks to amend the LLEP 2008 to enable the development of the land for the purposes of light industrial uses. Currently, there is no Height of Buildings or Floor Space Ratio (FSR) development standards for the site in the LLEP. The planning proposal thus proposed an FSR control to be introduced for the site.
The planning proposal, incorporating the additional amendment referred to above, will amend the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 as follows:
· Rezone the site from RU4 Primary Production Small Lots to part IN2 Light Industrial and part SP2 Infrastructure;
· Establish a maximum permissible Floor Space Ratio development standard of 1:1.
· Amend the minimum lot size development standard from 10 ha to 2,000m2 to be consistent with other IN2 zones in Liverpool.
The LLEP 2008 Land Zoning Map, Floor Space Ratio Map and Minimum Lot Size Map are proposed to be amended as follows:
Figure 4: Existing Land Use Zoning map
Figure 5: Proposed Land Use Zoning map
Figure 6: Proposed Floor Space Ratio map
Figure 7: Existing Minimum Lot Size Map
Figure 8: Proposed Minimum Lot Size Map
Advice of the Local Planning Panel
Pursuant to Clause 2.19(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a planning proposal must be submitted to the Local Planning Panel (LPP) for their advice prior to consideration by the Council. The Local Planning Panel considered the planning proposal at their meeting on 25 May 2020 and agreed that the proposal demonstrated strategic and site-specific merit and supported the planning proposal proceeding to a Gateway determination. The advice of the LPP is included in Attachment 3.
Consistency with Liverpool Local Strategic Planning Statement
All planning proposals must be consistent with Council’s adopted Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS).
Local Planning Priority 12 is relevant to this planning proposal. It states that “Industrial and employment lands meet Liverpool’s future needs”. The Industrial Lands Studies identify a lack of zoned and serviced industrial land, requiring Council to investigate suitable areas in the LGA for additional industrial land. New industrial land around the Western Sydney International Airport will contribute to meeting demand in the medium to long term for larger industrial uses. However, there is a projected shortage of land zoned for local service-related industrial uses after 2026, particularly in the vicinity of established areas.
Action 12.3 of the LSPS states that Council will “Investigate provision of new industrial land, including light industrial (IN2), between the airport and the CBD, including extension of industrial zoned land in Austral, to ensure ongoing supply (short to medium term)’.
The planning proposal is consistent with the relevant planning priority and actions of the LSPS as it proposes rezoning the site to enable the future development of additional industrial land.
Consultation
Consultation was undertaken with Councils internal departments including Council’s City Economy, City Environment, Traffic and Transport, Floodplain and Water Management and Community Planning departments, with no objections raised.
Initial advice was sought from public authorities including RMS (TfNSW), Sydney Water, Jemena and Endeavour Energy. The public authorities did not raise any objections to the planning proposal. The Gateway determination will specify what formal consultation is required with State agencies.
Following receipt of a Gateway determination, community consultation will occur with a minimum exhibition period of 28 days.
Next Steps
If the planning proposal is supported by Council, the proposal will be submitted to DPIE seeking a Gateway determination. After any further technical studies are completed post Gateway, the planning proposal would then proceed to public authority consultation, followed by public exhibition.
Conclusion
The need for additional, suitably located light industrial land within Liverpool LGA is identified in both the Industrial Lands Strategy and the Liverpool Local Strategic Planning Statement. The planning proposal has both strategic and site-specific merit as it will assist in the provision of suitably zoned industrial lands to service Liverpool’s growing population.
It is recommended that Council endorses the planning proposal to proceed to a Gateway determination. A further report will be provided following the public exhibition period detailing submissions received and any amendments proposed.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Facilitate economic development. |
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Environment |
Support the delivery of a range of transport options. |
Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
Civic Leadership |
Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision-making processes. |
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Legislative |
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 |
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Risk |
The risk is deemed to be Low. If Council does not support the planning proposal request, there is a risk that the landowners will seek a review of Council’s decision by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Proposal Request (Under separate cover)
2. Planning Assessment Report (Under separate cover)
3. Advice of Local Planning Panel (Under separate cover)
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Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 05 |
Street Naming Requests - Austral, Edmondson Park and Prestons |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city |
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File Ref |
141693.2020 |
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Report By |
Christopher Jattan - Administration Officer - Planning & Transport Strategy |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
Executive Summary
This report seeks a Council resolution on three street naming requests in Austral, Edmondson Park and Prestons.
· Pinosa Avenue is proposed for a future street located between Savoy Street and Eighth Avenue in Austral. This short length of road is currently gazetted as an extension of Pear Street.
· General Boulevard is proposed for a new street located between MacDonald Road and Soldiers Parade in Edmondson Park.
· Austinmer Place is proposed for a new street located off Corrimal Street in Prestons.
The proposed names have been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy and have been granted pre-approval by the Geographical Names Board (GNB) of NSW.
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That Council:
1. Supports the naming of:
· Pinosa Avenue, Austral · General Boulevard, Edmondson Park; and · Austinmer Place, Prestons;
2. Forwards the names to the Geographical Names Board (GNB), seeking formal approval;
3. Publicly exhibit the names in accordance with Council’s Naming Convention Policy, for a period of 28 days, following formal approval from the GNB; and
4. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to undertake the process of gazettal, if there are no submissions received during public exhibition. |
REPORT
One street naming proposal was received during April 2020 and two street naming proposals were received during May 2020. All street names have been assessed using Council’s Naming Convention Policy and have been granted pre-approval from the Geographical Names Board of NSW. The names have been checked for duplication using the GNB’s Online Road Naming System.
Pinosa Avenue, Austral
An application has been received to rename a proposed future street in Austral as Pinosa Avenue. This proposed street is already gazetted as an extension to Pear Street. Council approved this name, and names for all other proposed streets in Austral in 2018 and these names have subsequently been gazetted by the Geographical Names Board of NSW.
Figure 1 – Current assigned name for proposed street in Austral
As this road has not yet been constructed, and will run through their property, it has been requested by the landowner that the street be renamed as Pinosa Avenue in memory of his father.
Figure 2 – Proposed renaming of street to Pinosa Avenue, Austral
The current landowner, Mr Pinosa, has provided information about his late father, to support the application (Attachment 1).
Pinosa Avenue is consistent with the Austral street naming theme and has been granted pre-approval from the Geographical Names Board.
General Boulevard, Edmondson Park
As part of the Edmondson Park South Town Centre development, the developer has submitted a request to name a new street as General Boulevard. The proposed street is located between MacDonald Road to the west and Soldiers Parade to the east and will be the main street providing access to Carnegie Street and other local access streets.
General Boulevard is consistent with Edmondson Park’s street naming theme (Military, World War 1 and World War 2) and has been granted pre-approval from the Geographical Names Board.
Figure 3 – Proposed General Boulevard, Edmondson Park
Austinmer Place, Prestons
The developer has submitted a request to name a new street in Prestons as Austinmer Place. The proposed street is accessed off Corrimal Street.
Austinmer Place is consistent with the Prestons street naming theme (southern towns in NSW) and has been granted pre-approval from the Geographical Names Board.
Figure 4 – Proposed Austinmer Place, Prestons
Next Steps
If supported by Council, the above names will be forwarded to the GNB for formal approval and if approved, placed on public exhibition for 28 days on Council’s website and notified to relevant stakeholders, seeking endorsement.
Relevant stakeholders include Australia Post, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, Transport for NSW and NSW Police Force.
Council officers will consider all submissions during the public notification period. The three potential scenarios following exhibition are as follows:
· If there are objections from the relevant agencies, Council will not proceed with the naming request. The applicant(s) will be notified of the outcome. A report to Council will be prepared for the next available meeting outlining the reason for rejection.
· If there are no objections, the naming request will proceed to the NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (PCO) for gazettal under the delegation of the Chief Executive Officer (or delegate).
· Any submissions from the community during the public notification period will be considered. If there is strong community opposition, or reason to reconsider the proposed names, a report will be prepared for the next available Council meeting recommending withdrawal of the naming proposal. If Council decides to support the proposal, the naming request will proceed to the PCO for gazettal under the delegation of the Chief Executive Officer (or delegate). If Council decides not to adopt the naming proposal, the applicant will be notified in writing outlining the reason for rejection.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. |
Civic Leadership |
Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. |
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Legislative |
Roads Act 1993. |
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Risk |
There is no risk associated with this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
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1 |
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EGROW 05 |
Street Naming Requests - Austral, Edmondson Park and Prestons |
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Attachment 1 |
Background information to support Pinosa Street |
Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
City Economy and Growth Report
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EGROW 06 |
Response to Question with Notice - Clr Harle - Membership on Planning Panels |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making |
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File Ref |
142657.2020 |
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Report By |
George Nehme - Coordinator Development Assessment |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - Director, City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO |
Executive Summary
Council at its meeting on 25 March 2020 resolved;
That a report be brought back to Council about the feasibility of additional members or reserves on the Sydney Western City Planning Panel and the Local Planning Panel.
In response to this resolution, Council staff have undertaken a review of the membership of the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) and the Liverpool Local Planning Panel (LLPP) and offer the following comments regarding the feasibility of additional members or reserves on the LPP and the SWCPP.
This report provides a response to this resolution.
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That Council:
1. Receive and note the report; and
2. Determine any additional alternate members for the SWCPP and direct the CEO to notify the SWCPP Secretariat within 14 days of the resolution.
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REPORT
There are two panels responsible for determining different categories of Development Applications (based on the cost of works or referral criteria). They are the Liverpool Local Planning Panel (LLPP) and the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP). Only the Sydney Western City Planning Panel has Council nominated Panel representation. The Local Planning Panel membership excludes Council nominees and was more broadly reformed by the State Government in 2017 under comprehensive changes to the NSW planning system.
Local Planning Panel
Under Section 2.18(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A) Act 1979, members of the Liverpool Local Planning Panel are appointed by Council. The LPP consists of four members including:
· An approved independent expert appointed by the Minister as the Chairperson of the Panel with relevant expertise in law or in government and public administration;
· 2 other independent persons with relevant expertise approved by the Minister; and
· A representative of the local community who is not a Developer, Councillor or Mayor.
When the LLPP membership was established Council undertook two Expressions of Interest for LLPP Community Representatives and as a result, several community representatives were appointed. Given that there are enough community representatives who have panel membership and a community representative is available at all panel meetings, it is not necessary to seek additional panel members.
Sydney Western City Planning Panel
Current SWCPP Council nominees as resolved by Council on 25 September 2019 are;
Primary
Mayor Wendy Waller
Councillor Peter Harle
Alternates
Councillor Nathan Hagarty
Deputy Mayor Councillor Karnib
Section 2.13 EP&A Act 1979 members of Sydney district and regional planning panels prescribes;
1) A Sydney district planning panel is to consist of the following 5 members—
a) 3 members appointed by the Minister (the State members),
b) 2 nominees of an applicable council (the council nominees) who are councillors, members of council staff or other persons nominated by the council.
2) A regional planning panel is to consist of the following 5 members—
a) 3 members appointed by the Minister (the State members),
b) 2 nominees of an applicable council (the council nominees) who are councillors, members of council staff or other persons nominated by the council.
3) A person is not eligible to be a member of a Sydney district or regional planning panel if the person is—
a) a property developer within the meaning of section 53 of the Electoral Funding Act 2018, or
Note. Section 53 of the Electoral Funding Act 2018 provides that property developer includes a person who is a close associate of a property developer.
b) a real estate agent within the meaning of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002.
However, a person is not ineligible to be a member of a Sydney district or regional planning panel merely because the person carries on the business of a planning consultant.
4) The State members of a Sydney district or regional planning panel are to be persons who have expertise in at least one area of planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, land economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering, tourism or government and public administration. In appointing State members, the Minister is to have regard to the need to have a range of expertise represented among the panel’s members.
5) At least one of the council nominees of a Sydney district or regional planning panel is to be a person who has expertise in at least one area of planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, land economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering or tourism.
6) Each applicable council is to nominate 2 persons as council nominees for the purposes of a Sydney district or regional planning panel. If an applicable council fails to nominate one or more council nominees, a Sydney district or regional planning panel is not required to include 2 council nominees for the purposes of exercising its functions in relation to the area of the council concerned.
7) For the purposes of exercising the functions of a Sydney district or regional planning panel in relation to a matter, the council nominees on the panel are to be those nominated by the applicable council for the land to which the matter relates.
8) In this section—
applicable council means the council of an area that is situated (wholly or partly) in a part of the State for which a Sydney district or regional planning panel is constituted.
As per clause 6 above, Council has appointed two panel members and are only able to appoint additional reserve nominees for the SWCPP.
With regards to appointing additional members to the SWCPP reference is made to the EP& A Act 1979, Schedule 2 ”Provisions relating to Planning Bodies”, Part 4 “Provisions relating to members of Planning Bodies”, Clause 15 “Alternate Members (except for Independent Planning Commission)”, Subclause (7) which states;
“A person may be appointed as the alternate of 2 or more members but may represent only one of those members at any meeting of the planning body”.
Having regard to the above Clause, there is nothing to preclude the appointment of additional alternate members to the SWCPP, however as stipulated above the alternate members may only represent one of those members at any meeting of the planning body.
Any alternate will also need to meet the eligibility criteria stated in section 2.13 of the Act detailed above.
Any appointment of alternate membership on the SWCPP is to be subject to a Council resolution.
Criteria governing membership of Planning Panels is also reflected in the Sydney & Regional Planning Panels Operational Procedures. This is attached to this report for consideration.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. |
Social |
Promote community harmony and address discrimination. |
Civic Leadership |
Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. |
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Legislative |
Include any relevant legislation and section here. There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
There is no risk associated with this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Sydney & Regional Planning Panels Operational Procedures (Under separate cover)
1
Ordinary Meeting 24 June 2020
City Community and Culture Report
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COM 01 |
Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community |
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File Ref |
114570.2020 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
Council is committed to building strong and resilient communities in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA) and to maximising social wellbeing. Council helps achieve these goals by providing financial support through grants and sponsorships to develop leadership skills, increase participation in community activities and address identified social issues.
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That Council endorses the recommendation of $9,500 (GST exclusive) under the Matching Grants Program for the following project:
That Council endorses the recommendation of $20,000 (GST exclusive) under the Sustainable Environment Grants Program for the following projects:
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REPORT
Matching Grant
The Matching Grants Program received one application which met the eligibility criteria and is recommended for funding as follows:
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Applicant |
The Bill Crews Charitable Trust |
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Project |
2168 Community Household Survey |
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Description |
Objective: The aim of the project is to develop and carry out a household survey across the 2168 postcode area. The 2168 Community Household Survey will be a cross-sectional survey of community perceptions, and will collect data on topics including participant characteristics, service usage, amenities, sense of community, crime and safety, health and wellbeing and global perceptions of change. The project will train and employ 12 participants from the 2168 postcode area to conduct the survey for 25 hours over 3 days. The data collected through the survey will be owned by the Centre for Health Equity Training Research and Evaluation (CHETRE). This data will be made available to Council to inform future service provision. Council participated in the development and design of the 2168 Household Survey by taking part in the working group and providing input and advice on the draft survey. Outcomes: · Provide training and casual employment for 12 participating residents, building their capacity to undertake community household surveys. Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance, training, casual employment and referral letter at the end of the program; · Conduct and complete 600 surveys across the 2168 postcode area; and · Capture new data that can be added to existing data to assess impact and change. |
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Beneficiaries |
· 12 participants from the 2168 postcode area; · 600 randomly selected households; and · 43,451 residents of the 2168 postcode area. |
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Assessment |
Recommended for Funding - $9,500 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 1 Creating Connection and Direction 3 Generating Opportunity and meets the Matching Grant Program’s funding priorities of community capacity building and accessibility. The project will capture essential data on an evolving population and provide information around community perceptions and needs that can inform policies, service planning and delivery across the sector, and help ensure that services remain effective and sustainable. The project will also build the capacity of participants by providing training and employment pathway opportunities. Participants will receive a written reference from CHETRE detailing their participation. The training course and survey will serve as a launchpad for applicants to develop and demonstrate the skills identified in the course outline. CHETRE will also link applicants post-survey with further educational pathways, services, and job providers to grow applicant capacity and sustainability. Expected program outcomes 7.6.1 – a), b), c), d), and f). |
Sustainable Environment Grants Program
The Sustainable Environment Grants Program received four applications that met the criteria and are recommended for funding as outlined below:
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Applicant |
Heckenberg Public School - Community Hub |
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Project |
Community Connections Garden |
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Description |
Objective: Build themed garden beds that reflect the diverse food cultures of the community. An Aboriginal Bush Tucker garden bed and multicultural garden beds will be developed and maintained to celebrate the cultural diversity of the local community. The project will also deliver environmentally responsible gardening practices and techniques. Outcomes: · Increase engagement, participation and communication by bringing the community together through a shared passion for gardening and environmental sustainability; · Increased awareness of environmentally sustainable practices; · Opportunity to develop friendships and connections between community members with diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds in a safe and supportive environment; · Promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting personal growth, confidence and high self-esteem; and · Strengthened connection between students, staff and community. |
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Beneficiaries |
· 62 Community Hub members and their families; · 250 Heckenberg Public School students and teachers; and · Community members accessing the school grounds. |
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Assessment |
Recommended for Funding - $5,000 The applicant’s project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 2 Strengthening and Protecting Our Environment and meets the Sustainable Environment Grant Program’s funding priority of sustainable living. The Bush Tucker and multicultural gardens will provide access for community members to develop friendships through a mutual passion for gardening, create connection, share cultural knowledge and learn about sustainable environmental practices. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 – a), b), c), d), and f). |
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Applicant |
Hoxton Park Public School - Community Hub |
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Project |
Community Kitchen Garden |
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Description |
Objective: Create a sustainable living and social connection program at the community garden. A vegetable garden and beehive with stingless bees will be established. Participants will grow their own vegetables and produce honey to use in weekly cooking classes run through the Community Hubs program. The class will run English conversation classes for the migrant families to learn and speak English. Outcomes: · Education on the benefits of growing vegetables and recycling waste in an environmentally effective manner; · Encouragement and engagement of school and community members growing, preparing, and distributing fresh fruit and vegetables; · Improve community member’s general wellbeing through eating fresh produce; · Generate positive community engagement; and · Incorporation of English conversation classes through community cooking program. |
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Beneficiaries |
· 69 Community Hub members and their families; · 790 Hoxton Park Public School students and teachers; and · Community members accessing the school grounds. |
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Assessment |
Recommended for Funding - $5,000 The applicant’s project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 2 Strengthening and Protecting Our Environment and meets the Sustainable Environment Grant Program’s funding priority of sustainable living. The project enables members of Hoxton Park Public School community to learn and exercise sustainable living skills in a live environment. The secondary benefits of English conversation classes provide an opportunity for community members to socialise over the common interest of gardening and food. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 – a), b), c), d), and f). |
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Applicant |
Malek Fahd Islamic School Limited |
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Project |
Reducing Single Use Plastic Water Bottles |
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Description |
Objective: Install a chilled water bottle refilling station on the school campus to reduce the access and impact of single use plastic bottles. Education and awareness on plastic waste reduction will be taught to students and teachers to encourage waste minimisation and sustainable water practices within the school and local community. In addition to installation, the project aims to educate the school community (teachers, students and parents) about the impact of single use plastic water bottles on the environment by building teacher capacity to support the project, including guidance of the school's student Sustainability Committee. This will be done through teacher professional development courses on topics such as creating a culture for change and fitting sustainability into the primary and secondary curriculum. Teachers will work with the Sustainability Committee to develop a project plan for the school community awareness-raising campaign, including a communications strategy and project monitoring and evaluation strategy. The water refilling station will serve as an important educational component in transitioning from recycling single use plastic bottles to reducing the number consumed through promotion of reusable bottles. The water bottle filling station will have a water meter that will allow the Sustainability Committee to track the amount of water being used by students and teachers on campus. Outcomes: · Awareness of the impact of plastic water bottles on the environment; · Integration of knowledge on waste minimisation and pollution reduction into teaching programs; · Access to water refilling station to replace single use water bottles sold through canteen; and · Reduce plastic waste across school campus. |
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Beneficiaries |
· 350 students of Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton Park and their families; · 60 teachers of Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton Park and; · 25 members of the school’s Sustainability Committee. |
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Assessment |
Recommended for Funding - $5,000 The applicant’s project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 2 Strengthening and Protecting Our Environment and meets the Sustainable Environment Grant Program’s funding priorities of waste minimisation and sustainable water use. The project builds upon the current sustainable living practices taught through Return and Earn recycling initiative, and serves as a positive response to reduce the impact of single use bottles on the environment. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 – a), b), c), and e). |
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Applicant |
Marsden Road Public School – Community Hub |
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Project |
Community Native Garden |
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Description |
Objective: Establish a native garden for school students and Community Hub members. The garden will provide food sources for native birds and wildlife and provide a sheltered environment for group activities to be enjoyed outdoors. Community Hub members have completed a floristry course and have studied native plants. The garden will be a space to discuss the importance of planting and caring for native plant, and improve English conversation skills. Outcomes: · Awareness on improving the environment; · Establish a welcoming space for families and students to enjoy activities and lessons; · Create an opportunity for education on Australian climate and native plants; · Greater sense of inclusion and connection between members; · Improved English conversational skills; and · Utilise the community garden as a space to share and implement practices learnt in floristry courses. |
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Beneficiaries |
· 760 students attending the school; · 64 Community Hub members; and · Community members accessing the school grounds. |
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Assessment |
Recommended for Funding - $5,000 The applicant’s project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 2 Strengthening and Protecting Our Environment and meets the Sustainable Environment Grant Program’s funding priority of sustainable living. The project delivers a safe and welcoming space for students, families, and Community Hub members to create native habitats, develop sustainable practices, and promote and raise awareness of Australian wildlife and climate. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 – a), b), c), d), and f). |
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
* Sustainable Environment Grants funding is via a rate levy and is only eligible to be used for the Sustainable Environment Grants Program. |
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Environment |
Support schools and community groups to play an active role in reducing their impact on the environment and implementing environmentally sustainable actions. |
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Social |
Support community organisations and groups to deliver services. |
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Civic Leadership |
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Legislative |
Local Government Act 1993 - s356. |
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Risk |
There is no risk associated with this report |
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship Policy (Under separate cover)
1
Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
City Community and Culture Report
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COM 02 |
Response to Question With Notice - Seniors Community Consultation |
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Strategic Direction |
Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community |
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File Ref |
130415.2020 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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Approved By |
Dr Eddie Jackson - Director City Community and Culture |
Executive Summary
At its meeting on 29 March 2020 Council discussed a Question With Notice in relation to consultation mechanisms with senior members of the Liverpool community. Council resolved to:
Prepare a report of all identified areas of opportunity for Council to better engage the aged community and present it to the Age Workshops in December 2020 where the following is addressed:
· Suitable changes to notification periods for DAs in consideration of the aged;
· Suitable changes to methods of distribution of notification to the aged;
· Suitable changes to communications to the aged on age-relevant matters;
· Possible Council run daily aged care facilities where their social and personal daily needs are catered for such as meals; and
· Culturally sensitive and CALD background aged care support be developed.
Council staff have undertaken a review of existing engagement and communication methodologies, as have consulted relevant departments to identify gaps and opportunities to better engage with older residents of Liverpool. Additionally, the scope and the role of local government has been examined to understand the shared responsibility of all tiers of government and non-government sector that are providing services to senior residents.
This report provides a response to this resolution and discusses how Council is addressing these areas to ensure greater engagement and consultation with senior community members.
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That Council receives and notes this report.
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REPORT
Council has a key role in creating a socially just, inclusive and sustainable community. This responsibility is shared with the federal and state governments and the non-government sector. To uphold this role, the process of identifying and responding to the needs of vulnerable groups in the community, including the ageing community, is paramount, as well as defining the role of Council and that of other partners, assists in determining who is best placed to respond to particular challenges and opportunities.
Current engagement mechanisms for consultation with seniors
Council has in place diverse engagement mechanisms with Liverpool’s ageing population in various capacities such as leading, convening, co-convening, partnering and supporting roles. The following are examples of Council’s engagement roles with residents and government and non-government agencies:
· Co-convening the South West Sydney Aged and Disability Forum (SWSADF) – the Forum provides an opportunity for Council to gain a detailed understanding of the needs of the ageing community through its relationships with key organisations and service providers in the aged and disability sector;
· Convening the Liverpool Access Committee – the Committee provides advice to Council on issues of mobility and access for people with disability and seniors in Liverpool. This Committee provides a mechanism through which Council consults with seniors and people with a disability in Liverpool. The Liverpool Access Committee is an endorsed and important engagement mechanism to ensure that Council facilities and services meet the needs of these specific community groups.
· Hosting the annual Seniors Concert – the concert is open to residents of Liverpool and members of Liverpool seniors groups 55 years and over. Attended by up to 1,000 seniors each year, the concerts provides for social and entertainment opportunities. The concerts also provide a platform to consult seniors on their needs for information, services and Council’s plans and programs.
Council has developed Accessible Consultation Guidelines, which is an internal resource for staff when engaging with both seniors and people with disability in the Liverpool community. The Guidelines outline ways that Council can tailor its engagement practices to ensure that any consultation with these specific community groups is suited to their needs.
In addition, a number of Council departments have significant interactions with seniors through the course of their programs and services. Services such as Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and the Library Services offer programs and activities catered to seniors including performances, education and training programs and social activities. These programs offer a connection to the seniors groups and individuals on an ongoing basis.
Changes to communications with seniors on aged-relevant matters
Council engages a variety of communication methods when connecting with Liverpool residents, including the seniors. Council events, programs and activities are regularly shared through various mediums including online, in local media and printed materials such as Liverpool Life.
Council also has targeted engagement pathways with community members through its many networks and community channels which provide an opportunity for more detailed and thorough engagement with key community groups such as refugee and migrant residents, Aboriginal community members, seniors and people with disability.
To ensure better engagement with seniors in Liverpool, Council will initiate more specific communication measures tailored to their needs. These are to include:
· Ensuring copies of Liverpool Life are distributed to local retirement communities, nursing homes and aged care facilities;
· Advertising relevant events and activities in local seniors news publications;
· Promote programs and activities such as those delivered by CPAC and Library services through nursing homes and other residential care;
· Distributing copies of Liverpool Life at the Liverpool Seniors Concerts in April and November each year;
· Making available aged-relevant information and resources at venues frequently visited by seniors; and
· Circulate aged-relevant programs and activities through the Liverpool Seniors Network and SWSADF.
Due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, online engagement platforms are being used more broadly. The online platforms are not accessible to everyone with identified limitations for some community members, including seniors. Council will consult seniors and other community groups impacted; and will work with the community services sector to determine the most appropriate methods of communication. The data gathered through current and future consultations will be analysed to ensure Council’s communication strategy with seniors is relevant and appropriate to their needs.
Ageing Action Plan and Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Accreditation
Council is currently in the process of renewing its membership with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Network of Aged-Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC). The WHO defines an ‘age-friendly city’ as a city that “optimises opportunities for health participation and security in order to enhance the quality of life as people age”.
A key component of this membership is the development and implementation of an Ageing Action Plan. This plan will incorporate strategies and actions which aim to ensure Liverpool is a city which is accessible, inclusive and welcoming to seniors.
The development of this plan will include consultation with key internal and external stakeholders in the sector, including seniors. The consultation is intended to identify strategies related to key issues for seniors in the following eight domains:
· Outdoor spaces and buildings;
· Transportation;
· Housing;
· Social participation;
· Respect and social inclusion;
· Civic participation and employment; and
· Community support and health services.
As part of this consultation process, Council is establishing an Ageing Action Plan Working Group. This working group will include representatives from community organisations working with seniors in Liverpool who will provide insight into the services, activities and programs offered to seniors in Liverpool and how Council can better support these services. Most importantly, this working group will include seniors who live in and access the Liverpool LGA. These community representatives will offer a unique insight into their experiences of ageing in Liverpool and will provide their perspectives on how Council can best meet their communication, engagement, information and access needs.
Consideration of seniors in Development Assessment processes
Council notifies the community of developments which require notification or advertising through postal mail-outs and newspaper advertisements. This is in addition to web-based communication in notifying residents. This ensures that those community members who may not have access to the internet, including seniors, are consulted by Council on development matters.
As stipulated in Council’s Community Participation Plan (CPP), notification periods are either 14 or 21 days, depending on the type of development. In addition to these timeframes, residents can request an extension of time to lodge a submission. Extensions are often granted provided that the application has not been finalised.
Council’s Social Impact Assessment Policy, through its rigorous mechanisms for assessing, monitoring and managing the social consequences of any planned intervention, makes sure that the voices of Liverpool’s marginalised groups, including our ageing population are heard during the decision-making process. This includes ensuring effective engagement with affected groups in our community, to identify, understand and manage the specific needs they might have. For example; any residential development application that intends to create housing options for Liverpool’s ageing population is required to complete a Comprehensive Social Impact Assessment (CSIA) to ensure best design outcomes for seniors are achieved. In relation to our aging population, understanding and ensuring their specific needs are at the forefront of planning and decision-making processes is one of the main purposes of the subject policy.
Council’s role in aged care service provision
A number of Council’s community facilities are used by aged care service providers to offer daily activities, opportunities for socialising and meal delivery, for example Meals on Wheels.
Rather than being a direct service provider, Council plays an important convening and sector support role in the aged care sector in Liverpool. Council provides access to information, support and resources to the aged care sector through community engagement and consultation, information sharing through e-groups and the convening of forums and interagency.
The SWSADF is the key engagement interagency in the South West Sydney area. The convening partners in this forum are currently gathering data from aged and disability service providers in the South West region on the impacts of COVID-19 on service provision including:
· Challenges arising as a result of COVID-19;
· How services are responding to these issues and the impact on service delivery; and
· How Council can support the sector during this pandemic.
The results of this survey will demonstrate the priority needs of the aged sector during this crisis, which will in turn determine Council’s priorities in supporting the sector in both recovering from this crisis and determining longer-term priorities based on identified needs. The findings of this survey will also inform Council’s communication mechanisms with seniors.
Cultural awareness in aged care
Aged care service providers are required to comply with the Aged Care Quality Standards. These standards provide guidance for aged care providers to ensure their services are accessible, safe and appropriate to the needs of their consumers.
Standard One of the Aged Care Quality Standards requires that aged care organisations acknowledge and support a consumer’s identity, culture and diversity. All aged care organisations are expected to deliver care services that are inclusive and do not discriminate against any particular cultural or religious beliefs, consumer’s marital status or sexuality. Organisations are expected to provide care and services which reflect a consumer’s social, cultural, language, religious, spiritual, psychological and medical needs.
This standard also relates to a consumer’s cultural safety. This includes understanding a consumer’s culture, acknowledging differences, and being actively aware and respectful of these differences in planning and delivering services.
A recent difficulty experienced by many service providers has been lack of availability of translated COVID-19 related information. Council has responded to concerns regarding poor compliance with social distancing guidelines by producing a ‘Keep Away’ poster that has been posted and distributed at Macquarie Mall. This poster contains this message in a number of key community languages. Further translated information is available on Council’s website.
Council will continue to work with local services and the sector on strategies to ensure seniors from CALD background have access to information and services they require.
As with any other form of crisis, the experiences of marginalised and disadvantaged community groups in response to COVID-19 will be particularly fraught. However, the experience has afforded Council the opportunity to re-evaluate its connection with the aged community, develop new forms of responses tailored to their needs, and to work with new partners in service provision that better meets the needs of a wider range of seniors’ groups than previously. Further improvements will be explored in an ongoing process.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
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. Promote community harmony and address discrimination. Support access and services for people with a disability. |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership and governance considerations. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
There is no risk associated with this report. |
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City Corporate Report
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CORP 01 |
Investment Report May 2020 |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources |
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File Ref |
137524.2020 |
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Report By |
John Singh - Accountant - Investments & Treasury Management |
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Approved By |
Vishwa Nadan - Chief Financial Officer |
executive summary
This report details Council’s investment portfolio and its performance for the month ended 31st May 2020:
· Council held investments with a market value of $301 million;
· The economic environment globally, including Australia, suffered significantly from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. The market value of Council’s investment in Floating Rate Notes (FRN) has since improved;
· The portfolio yield was 121 basis points above the AusBond Bank Bill index;
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AusBond Bank Bill Index (BBI) |
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Benchmark |
0.97% |
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Portfolio yield |
2.18% |
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Performance above benchmarks |
1.21% |
· Return on investment was $1.4m lower than the budget;
· Council’s investments and reporting obligations fully complied 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 complied with limits set out in its current Investment Policy; and
· Council is committed to NSW TCorp’s balanced investment framework and held 18.94% of its portfolio in ADI’s rated BBB and below.
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That Council receives and notes this report.
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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 31st May 2020, Council held investments with a market value of $301 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.
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Asset Class |
May-20 |
Jun-19 |
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Senior Debts (FRN's ,TCD's & FRB)* |
100.53% |
100.76% |
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MBS (Reverse Mortgage Backed Securities) |
57.59% |
59.48% |
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T-Corp Unit Trusts |
104.77% |
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.
The economic environment globally, including Australia, suffered significantly from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. The market value of Council’s investment in FRN’s has since improved. Council has sufficient funds in its current account and has no plans at this stage to sell off any of its FRN’s to meet its short-term cashflow requirements.
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.
Council is committed to NSW TCorp’s balanced investment framework and held 18.94% of its portfolio in ADI’s rated BBB and below.
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 31st May 2020 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 121 basis points (2.18% against 0.97%
Council portfolio continues to perform at above benchmark rates 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 May 2020 is lower than the budget by $1.4m.
Investment Portfolio at a Glance
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Portfolio Performance |
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The portfolio yield to 31st May 2020 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 121 basis points (2.18% against 0.97%). |
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Annual Income vs. Budget |
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Council’s investment interest income is lower than the budget by $1.4m as at 31st May 2020 and will be closely monitored. |
Investment Policy Compliance
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Legislative Requirements |
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Fully Compliant |
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Portfolio Credit Rating Limit |
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Fully Compliant |
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Institutional Exposure Limits |
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Fully Compliant |
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Overall Portfolio Credit Limits |
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Fully Compliant |
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Term to Maturity Limits |
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Fully Compliant |
Economic Outlook – Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate on hold at 0.25 per cent in its meeting on 2nd June 2020.The current 0.25 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 next certificate will be presented to Council on 26 August 2020.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Council’s investment interest income is lower than the budget by $1.4m as at 31st May 2020 and will be closely monitored. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Risk |
The capital value and return on investment is subject to market risks. Investment limits prescribed in Council’s policy framework is aimed to mitigate these risks. |
ATTACHMENTS
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24 June 2020
Committee Reports
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CTTE 01 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 6 May 2020. |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making |
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File Ref |
129946.2020 |
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Report By |
Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning |
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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 6 May 2020.
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That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 6 May 2020.
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 6 May 2020 are attached for the information of Council.
The Minutes identify a number of actions for Council staff to undertake, none of which will have any financial impact on Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
There are no environmental and sustainability considerations. |
Social |
Support community organisation, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community.
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Civic Leadership |
Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
The risk is deemed to be Low. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 6 May 2020
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CTTE 01 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 6 May 2020. |
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Attachment 1 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held on 6 May 2020 |
Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Committee Reports
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CTTE 02 |
Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee held on 20 April 2020 |
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Strategic Direction |
Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Develop, and advocate for, plans that support safe and friendly communities |
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File Ref |
131380.2020 |
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Report By |
Michael Zengovski - Manager City Environment |
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Approved By |
Raj Autar - Director City Infrastructure and Environment |
Executive Summary
This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 20 April 2020.
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That Council receives and notes the minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 20 April 2020.
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 20 April 2020 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.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. |
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Environment |
Minimise household and commercial waste. Manage the environmental health of waterways. Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. 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. 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. |
Civic Leadership |
Act as an environmental leader in the community. Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
The risk is deemed to be Low. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting - 20 April 2020
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CTTE 02 |
Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee held on 20 April 2020 |
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Attachment 1 |
Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting - 20 April 2020 |
Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Committee Reports
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CTTE 03 |
Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 20 May 2020 |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city |
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File Ref |
140577.2020 |
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Report By |
Charles Wiafe - Service Manager Traffic and Transport |
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Approved By |
Tim Moore - 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 20 May 2020. At the meeting, the Committee considered ten (10) agenda items, two (2) technical discussion items and eight (8) general business items.
The committee deferred consideration of Agenda Item 2 – Proposed Children’s Crossing as the design drawings require further amendment. This matter will be further considered by the Committee at their July meeting.
A copy of the meeting minutes, incorporating the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items is included as Attachment 1.
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That Council adopts the following recommendations of the Committee:
Item 1 - Range Road - Proposed New Intersections
· Council approves the new intersections and associated signs and linemarking.
Item 3 - Kurrajong Road, Prestons – Proposed combined crossing in front of Amity College
· Council approves the upgrade of the existing pedestrian crossing and associated signs and linemarking scheme. · The combined pedestrian crossing is to be flood lit in accordance with AS1158 at no cost to Council.
Item 4 - Moore Street - Proposed Pedestrian Refuge
· Council approves kerb adjustments on both sides of Moore Street to provide a safe pedestrian crossing location. · A detailed design is to be submitted to TfNSW and the Police for review prior to installation.
Item 5 - Main Street, Edmondson Park – Signs and Linemarking scheme
· Council approves 2P timed parking with an amendment including removal of the marked pedestrian crossing and C3 linemarking to supplement “No Stopping” signs. · Installation of the 2P parking to be delayed until the construction of the additional 1000 commuter parking spaces at Edmondson Park Train Station.
Item 6 - Kingsford Smith Avenue/Southern Cross Avenue – Revised Roundabout
· Council approves the revised roundabout. · The design is to be modified to include a pedestrian crossing facility on the northern side of the roundabout and extend the “no stopping” zone along Southern Cross Avenue.
Item 7 - Bird Walton Drive – Proposed road rehabilitation
· Council approves the proposed signs and linemarking scheme.
Item 8 - Greendale Road – Proposed road rehabilitation
· Council approves the road rehabilitation and associated signs and linemarking scheme, including the arrangement to maintain the existing sign posted speed limit and advisory speed on the curved road section.
Item 9 - Feodore Drive, Cecil Hills – Minor Traffic Facilities
· Council approves the proposed raised threshold, median island and signs and linemarking with installation of a pedestrian fence at the southern side of the raised threshold.
Item 10 - Wonga Road and Hill Road – Proposed Traffic Management
· Council approves the raised thresholds and associated signs and linemarking.
Item 11 - Items Approved Under Delegated Authority
· Notes the traffic facilities approved under Delegated Authority between 8 March 2020 and 12 May 2020. |
REPORT
This report presents the recommendations of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 20 May 2020. At the meeting, the Committee considered ten (10) agenda items, two (2) technical discussion items and eight (8) general business items.
The committee deferred consideration of Agenda Item 2 – Proposed Children’s Crossing as the design drawings require further amendment. This matter will be further considered by the Committee at their July meeting.
A copy of the meeting minutes, incorporating the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items and actions in response to the technical discussion and 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.
Technical Discussion and General Business items that were considered and the recommended actions are as follows:
TD1 - Shepherd Street, Liverpool – Request for traffic calming devices
Speed classification has been carried out which indicated that the 85th percentile speed is less than the applicable 50km/h speed limit. Council will monitor traffic conditions and if required, request the Police to monitor and enforce the applicable speed limit.
TD2 - Croatia Avenue, Edmondson Park – proposed footpath paving and parking restrictions
Council has resolved for the road condition to be improved along the section of Croatia Avenue close to Soldiers Parade.
Council will be carrying out footpath paving along the southern side of Croatia Avenue close to Soldiers Parade. The footpath paving works include parking restrictions along the road. A delegated application will be submitted to the Police and TfNSW for approval.
General Business Items
GB1 - Bus Shelter relocations
Council has received representation from Transit Systems for a review of existing bus shelters to prevent damage to buses.
Council’s delivery team will be carrying out detailed assessment in consultation with Transit Systems to confirm bus shelters that may need to be relocated and proposed timeframes.
GB2 - For information – Bigge Street/Moore Street – no right turn for westbound traffic
Bus companies to be advised that the requested no right turn for westbound traffic from Moore Street into Bigge Street has now been implemented.
GB3 - For information – Cowpasture Road/Kurrajong Road - intersection improvement
The approved minor intersection improvement and reconfiguration of the Kurrajong Road approach to Cowpasture Road has been carried out.
The completed work includes linemarking and modification of the splitter island. Directional signs will be installed on the Kurrajong Road approach to advise motorists of the changed traffic lane configuration.
GB4 - Hoxton Park Road/Gill Ave intersection
Council is proposing to extend the left turn lane from Gill Avenue into Hoxton Park Road. Design sketch will be presented to TfNSW for further discussion.
GB5 – Alfred Road – Request for relocation of three tonne load limit
The relocation requires a traffic management plan to be submitted to TfNSW for approval. The traffic management plan will be prepared for further consideration.
GB6 – Stockton Avenue and Junction Road, Moorebank
Residents have written to Council for traffic calming at the Stockton Avenue and Junction Road intersection. The placement of two speed humps along Junction Road will be presented to the July meeting for consideration. A roundabout at the intersection has been approved and funding allocations are forthcoming.
GB7 – Missing 50km speed signs at Middleton Grange and Hoxton Park
Councillor Harle observed that a number of 50km/h speed limit signs are missing at entrances off major roads including Hoxton Park Road and Fifteenth Avenue. TfNSW representative advised that if the signs are missing, Council can replace them. CW advised that audits will be carried out to identify missing signs and for replacements to be carried out.
GB8 – Recent Fatal Crashes at Campbelltown Road near Beech Road Intersection and Soldiers Parade Edmondson Park
The Police representative advised the Committee of the above two recent crashes. He outlined that investigations are being carried out on both crashes. The crash along Campbelltown Road, near Beech Road involved a motorist heading north crashing into the medianstrip and travelling across multiple lanes to crash into a parked semi-trailer. It was advised that the cycleway at this location should also be reviewed.
TfNSW representative advised that parking restrictions for trucks along this road section is being carried out. The investigation would also include a review of the street lighting, and sign posted speed limit.
With regards to the crash along Soldiers Parade, the police advised that it involved a motorcyclist travelling north collided with a southbound vehicle turning right at the signalised intersection of Soldiers Parade and the access road to Edmondson Park Train Station.
The Committee was advised that Council is organising speed classification and the information will be provided to the Police for continued and targeted speed enforcement.
Budget impact of matters arising from the minutes
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Description |
Funding, Indicative Cost and Timing |
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1 |
Range Road - Proposed New Intersections |
Developer – Western Sydney Parkland Trust Timing – Dependent on associated bike trail works |
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3 |
Kurrajong Road, Prestons – Proposed Combined Crossing in Front of Amity College |
Developer – Amity College Timing – In accordance with development consent requirement |
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4 |
Moore Street - Proposed Pedestrian Crossing Facility |
Council’s Capital Works budget Indicative Cost - $80,000. Timing – December 2020. |
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5 |
Main Street, Edmondson Park – Proposed Signs and Linemarking Scheme |
Developer – Frasers Property Group Timing – In accordance with development consent requirement |
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6 |
Kingsford Smith Avenue/Southern Cross Drive – Revised Roundabout |
Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $300,000. Timing – October 2020. |
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7 |
Bird Walton Avenue – Proposed Road Rehabilitation |
Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $350,000 Timing - June 2020, works include shared path, missing kerb and gutter and some patches on road |
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8 |
Greendale Road – Proposed Road Rehabilitation |
Council’s Capital Works budget Indicative Cost - $260,000. Timing – May 2020 require land acquisition, therefore June 2021 |
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9 |
Feodore Drive, Cecil Hills – Proposed Minor Traffic Facilities |
Federal Blackspot Program# Indicative Cost - $105,000 Timing - December 2020 |
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10 |
Wonga Road and Hill Road Intersection – Proposed Traffic Management |
Federal Blackspot Program# Indicative Cost - $80,000 Timing - December 2020 |
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11 |
- Items Approved Under Delegated Authority
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RMS block grant funding# Indicative Cost - $10,000. Timing – June 2020. |
# RMS block grant funding has no financial implication on Council
CONSIDERATIONS
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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. |
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Environment |
Promote an integrated and user-friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options. |
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Social |
Support access and services for people with a disability. Improve road and pedestrian safety. |
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Civic Leadership |
Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services. |
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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 |
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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. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 20 May 2020 (Under separate cover)
1
Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Committee Reports
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CTTE 04 |
Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 13 May 2020 |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes |
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File Ref |
144090.2020 |
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Report By |
George Georgakis - Manager Council and Executive Services |
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Approved By |
Andrew Stevenson - Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer |
Executive Summary
This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 13 May 2020.
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That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 13 May 2020.
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Strategic Panel meeting held on 13 May 2020 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.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic and financial considerations. |
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Environment |
Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. Support the delivery of a range of transport options. |
Social |
Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. Regulate for a mix of housing types that responds to different population groups such as young families and older people. Support community organisations, groups and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. |
Civic Leadership |
Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
The risk is deemed to be medium. |
ATTACHMENTS
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CTTE 04 |
Minutes of the Strategic Panel Meeting held on 13 May 2020 |
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Attachment 1 |
Minutes of Strategic Panel meeting of 13 May 2020 |
Ordinary Meeting 24 June 2020
Committee Reports
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CTTE 05 |
Minutes of Budget Review Panel 21 May 2020 |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes |
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Key Policy |
Long-Term Financial Plan |
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File Ref |
144158.2020 |
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Report By |
Earl Paradeza - Senior Management Accountant |
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Approved By |
Vishwa Nadan - Chief Financial Oficer |
Executive Summary
The report tables the Minutes of the Budget Review Panel meeting held on 21 May 2020
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That Council adopts the minutes of the Budget Review Panel meeting held on 21 May 2020
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REPORT
The Minutes of the Budget Review Panel held on 21 May 2020 are attached for the information of Council.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
There are no economic considerations relating to this report |
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Environment |
There are no environment considerations relating to this report |
Social |
There are no social considerations relating to this report |
Civic Leadership |
There are no civic leadership considerations relating to this report |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
There is no risk associated with this report. |
ATTACHMENTS
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CTTE 05 |
Minutes of Budget Review Panel 21 May 2020 |
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Attachment 1 |
Minutes of the Budget Review Panel - 21 May 2020 |
Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Committee Reports
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CTTE 06 |
Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 June 2020 |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making |
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File Ref |
146402.2020 |
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Report By |
George Georgakis - Manager Council and Executive Services |
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Approved By |
Andrew Stevenson - Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer |
Executive Summary
This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee Meeting held on 3 June 2020.
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That Council:
1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee Meeting held on 3 June 2020; and
2. Reject the recommendation to supply and install the City of Liverpool flag and the 60th birthday (as a City) flag which has cost implications; and
3. Endorse all other recommendations in the Minutes. |
REPORT
The Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 June 2020 are attached for the information of Council.
The Minutes identify a number of actions that require Council staff to undertake, one of which will have a financial impact on Council as outlined below:
The Committee noted that Liverpool attained its status as a City in 1960 and recommended that this be promoted by having the City of Liverpool flag and a 60th birthday (as a City) flag flown at Liverpool gateways, Berryman Reserve, the Regional Museum and flags across the TAFE at Bigge Park prior to Liverpool’s birthday on 7 November.
The Liverpool gateway sites are not available at this time. As part of a campaign, flags could be displayed at Berryman Reserve, the Regional Museum and at Bigge Park, College Street, Liverpool (across from TAFE).
Anniversaries such as Liverpool attaining its status as a City would typically be celebrated at 25 year milestones. Should Council wish to endorse the recommendation of the Committee the cost is expected to be $2,282.
CONSIDERATIONS
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Economic |
The cost to produce and install the flags will be $2,282 and there is no budget allocation to accommodate this. |
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Environment |
Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. |
Social |
There are no social and cultural considerations. |
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. |
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Legislative |
There are no legislative considerations relating to this report. |
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Risk |
The risk is deemed to Medium. |
ATTACHMENTS
1. Minutes of Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 June 2020
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CTTE 06 |
Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 June 2020 |
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Attachment 1 |
Minutes of Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 June 2020 |
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Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Questions with Notice
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QWN 01 |
Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Speed Camera Warning Signs |
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Strategic Direction |
Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Develop, and advocate for, plans that support safe and friendly communities |
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File Ref |
139288.2020 |
QUESTION WITH NOTICE
Please address the following:
1. Have any speed camera or red light camera warning signs been removed in the Liverpool LGA since 'NOM 01 - Speed Camera Warning Signs' was passed in November 2019?
Response
Following Council’s resolution from November 2019, Council received correspondence (see Attachment 1) from the Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads confirming that the NSW Government’s position on speed camera warning signage has not changed. Council has also discussed this matter with TfNSW staff who have advised that no speed camera or red-light camera warning signs in the Liverpool Local Government Area have been removed.
TfNSW has advised Council they are aware of a ‘missing’ sign at the Newbridge Road / Milperra Road / Henry Lawson Drive intersection, due to limited space in the location identified (see Attachment 2) and are considering what options are available for the sign to be installed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Correspondence from the Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads
2. Plan of signage at Newbridge Road / Milperra Road / Henry Lawson Drive intersection
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QWN 01 |
Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Speed Camera Warning Signs |
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Attachment 1 |
Correspondence from the Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads |
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QWN 01 |
Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Speed Camera Warning Signs |
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Attachment 2 |
Plan of signage at Newbridge Road / Milperra Road / Henry Lawson Drive intersection |
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Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Questions with Notice
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QWN 02 |
Question with Notice - Clr Harle - Compliance, Private Certifiers and Private Certifying Authorities |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes |
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File Ref |
139293.2020 |
QUESTION WITH NOTICE
Background:
Since Compliant Development has been introduced by State Governments some two decade ago, there have been numerous issues where noncompliant development has occurred. The main concern is where the health and safety of the community is compromised. When this occurs, the obligations to address such issues passes onto the Private Certifier (PC) or Private Certifying Authority (PCA) responsible for the lodgement of the initial Development Application (DA). A copy of the DA must be lodged with Council to ensure it is aware of the development and its conditions. If the PC or PCA fails to address the issue it can be reported to the relevant authority for further action. Unfortunately further action rarely occurs as the complainant may not have the necessary resources required to do so, hence the matter remains unresolved.
Where noncompliance involves the health and safety of the community Local
Councils need to act quickly, irrespective of the costs involved. The latter is
based on its “Duty of Care” obligations to the community.
Currently, if residents suspect noncompliance issues within a development, they are informed to contact the PC or PCA responsible for the DA. Unfortunately, most residents don’t have the resources to take the matter further which often results in nothing being done to address the issues.
For those issues that manage to get addressed, any
forthcoming action may take several weeks, months or sometimes years, however,
for those involving illegal or contaminated fill it is usually too late to
mitigate any negative effects for the foreseeable future.
Unfortunately, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) also follows the
State Governments’ recommendation of informing the PC or PCA to address
any issues of non-compliance. It is only when the Health and Safety of the
Community is at risk that the EPA may investigate, however, noncompliance such
as the amount of fill is not their responsibility and falls back on the PC or
PCA and we are back where we started.
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Please address the following:
1. Does Council have a procedure or action in place to ensure a Development Applications (DA) made by a Private Certifier (PC) or a Private Certifying Authority (PCA) complies with their conditions of consent?
a. If noncompliance is suggested by concerned residents, how is that action triggered?
b. What is Council’s procedure if non-compliance continues despite Council action?
c. How can Council ensure that compliance does occur, especially those impacting on community health and safety?
d. Is Council legally responsible for any subsequent health and safety risks to the community due to noncompliance it was made aware of?
2. Will changes to the “Building and Development Certifier Act 2018”, due to take effect as of 1st July 2020, impact on the points raised in 1, a to d?
Response
A private certifier can determine applications for complying development certificates, construction certificates and occupation certificates. They can also be nominated as the Principal Certifier whose role is to carry out inspections of building work to determine compliance with legislative requirements and conditions of consent. In addition the Principal Certifier can take action to address non-compliant work and, if needed report, it to Council if any non-compliances are ongoing.
Certifiers do not determine development applications. Council has no legal responsibility to check certificates issued by certifiers. Private certification has been in place since 1998 and accredited private certifiers are public officials who are required to act with integrity and impartiality . They are accredited under the Building Professionals Act 2005 and regulated by NSW Fair Trading.
Generally if a resident contacts Council regarding non-compliance with building work on a privately certified site the resident is asked to contact the certifier in the first instance. The certifier’s responsibility is to investigate the complaint and if non compliance is detected the certifier under the Environment Planning and Assessment Act is required to issue a Written Direction. If the direction is not complied with the certifier will notify Council and Council officers will then issue notice/order.
Generally issues relating to hours of construction, occupation of footpath/road contrary to development consent and sediment control are all dealt with by council officers without referral to the certifier even if the site is privately certified as these issues impact resident’s amenity and the environment.
In some instances where the certifier does not take adequate action Council does intervene and take enforcement action. Anyone can report a certifier, if they have grounds to do so, to the Building Professionals Board.
1. Does Council have a procedure or action in place to ensure a Development Applications (DA) made by a Private Certifier (PC) or a Private Certifying Authority (PCA) complies with their conditions of consent?
a. If noncompliance is suggested by concerned residents, how is that action triggered?
As mentioned above residents are directed to the certifier in the first instance.
b. What is Councils procedure if non-compliance continues despite Council action?
If Council is involved a notice is issued followed by an order and if non compliance continues legal action is taken.
c. How can Council ensure that compliance does occur, especially those impacting on community health and safety?
Under the legislation it is not Council’s role to check on certifiers to ensure compliance, however as mentioned above if Council intervenes then a notice/order can be issued and ultimately legal action pursued.
d. Is Council legally responsible for any subsequent health and safety risks to the community due to noncompliance it was made aware of?
It is the Principal Certifier who is responsible for the work on site and if Council is not the nominated Principal Certifier then Council is not responsible.
2. Will changes to the “Building and Development Certifier Act 2018”, due to take effect as of 1st July 2020, impact on the points raised in 1, a to d?
The new legislative framework regulates the conduct of certifiers by providing for new conflict of interest provisions and establishes a code of conduct. The Building Professionals Board will be abolished and the certifiers will be fully regulated by NSW Fair Trading. It is expected that Certifiers who do not comply with the new legislative framework will not be able to continue to be registered.
Nil
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Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Notices of Motion
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NOM 01 |
End of the Corona Virus Pandemic Definition |
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Strategic Direction |
Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes |
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File Ref |
137811.2020 |
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Author |
Karress Rhodes - Councillor |
Background
An oversight has come to my attention for the need to clarify by definition the end of the Corona Virus Pandemic as referred to as a date for Council to initiate actions as resolved in Motions previously passed by Council.
As it is very unclear as to what could be considered the end of the Corona Virus Pandemic as being when Business is resumed in NSW or when a possible vaccine is found, it is necessary that Council resolve a definition to give Council clarity of intention in resolutions previously passed by Council, where such motions have referred for Council action “after COVID 19” or other similar expressions in motions.
The need for a definition for the end of the Corona Virus is to enable Council a date that Council Staff recognise as the defined date and to make it clear that the end of COVID 19 is not defined by but not excluded by the possible vaccine that may or may not ever be found.
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That Council defines the end of COVID 19 as referred to in resolutions previously passed by Council from which Council has been resolved to act “after the COVID Pandemic” or words similar as being defined as the date declared by the NSW State Government that all businesses are to return to work although maintaining social distancing guidelines.
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ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S COMMENT
It is important that any times or time periods relating to resolutions concerning the COVID-19 pandemic be clearly defined to enable the proper implementation of the resolutions, provide certainty around financial forecasting and management, and facilitate effective communication with stakeholders.
Restrictions have been eased by the NSW Government in a progressive manner.
1 June 2020, was the date initially considered as a possible option with the significant restrictions relaxed to enable museums, galleries and libraries to reopen. Pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants were allowed to have up to 50 customers. However, given the announcement on 15 June that NSW will allow virtually all businesses to reopen from the coronavirus shutdown on the 1st July (with the exception of nightclubs), this can now be considered as an appropriate date for this purpose.
It is recommended that the following definitions be adopted by Council to clarify any times or time periods in Council resolutions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic:
1. Where a date is specified in the resolution – then that date will continue to apply.
2. Where no date is specified in the resolution and the resolution is subject to the lifting of a restriction – then, for the purpose of implementing the resolution, the date will be 1 July 2020. It would be anticipated that at that point minimal restrictions would remain in place affecting only some businesses. For example, on 16 April 2020 Council resolved to waive all out-door dining fees from the date of restriction coming into place until 2 months after these restrictions are lifted. The proposed amendment would mean that out-door dining fees would be waived until 2 months after 1 July 2020.
3. Where a resolution is not subject to the lifting of a restriction and the resolution requires Council to provide assistance for an unspecified period – then, for the purpose of implementing the resolution, the resolution will apply for the duration of the 2020/21 financial year, unless otherwise resolved by Council.
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Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Notices of Motion
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NOM 02 |
Public Sector Hub |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Attract businesses for economic growth and employment opportunities |
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File Ref |
152349.2020 |
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Author |
Nathan Hagarty - Councillor |
Background
For the past 3 months, the nation has effectively been run from home. The COVID-19 lock-down has proven the ability of the workforce, in particular the public sector, to work outside of the traditional office environment.
Over the last decade, the Liverpool CBD has lost a host of public sector jobs.
As the world contemplates what work in the post-COVID-19 world looks like, some have raised the idea of local satellite offices for workers. The satellite 'hubs' would provide public sector workers with the option of travelling a short distance to their local CBD rather than the Sydney or Parramatta CBDs where most public sector agencies are based.
A local public sector hub has numerous benefits:
· reduces traffic congestion
· reduces overcrowding on public transport
· improves work life balance
· stimulates the local economy
With Liverpool positioning itself as the third CBD, it is the perfect location for a public sector hub.
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That Council: 1. Lobby the State and Federal Governments for public sector hot desking hubs to be located in the Liverpool CBD; 2. Work with developers and landlords to find suitable locations in the Liverpool CBD for public sector hot desking hubs; and 3. Report back on progress in 6 months. |
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Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Notices of Motion
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NOM 03 |
Sustainable Energy |
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Strategic Direction |
Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Encourage sustainability, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy |
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File Ref |
152495.2020 |
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Author |
Charishma Kaliyanda - Councillor |
Background
In November 2019, Council indicated its support for a Renewable Solar Power Purchase Agreement negotiated by WSROC. Liverpool Council is also one of 18 local councils that are part of a Local Government Power Purchase Agreement, where Origin Energy supplements the energy needs of our community. Furthermore, in October 2017, Council joined the Cities Power Partnership, an initiative of the Climate Council of Australia seeking to accelerate the benefits of emissions reduction and clean energy for Australian towns and cities.
The use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract gas presents significant environmental risks. The use of chemicals in the process presents a potential contamination hazard to water resource. Significantly, fracking results in increase greenhouse gas emissions through the use of the fuel itself as well as through the escape of gases, such as methane, during the extraction process. Banning the use of fracking right across the country presents the most effective strategy to eliminate these environmental hazards.
Furthermore, the recent destruction of a 46,000 year-old Aboriginal cultural site in WA as part of a mining operation by Rio Tinto shows the impact that such processes could have on local environments and cultural heritage.
On a local level Council is investing in a wide range of initiatives designed to increase the use of sustainable energy and reduce the urban heat island effect. Some of these initiatives include purchasing sustainable energy, installing solar systems on Council properties and encouraging schools, residents and businesses to install solar panels on their buildings, transitioning to the use of electric fleet vehicles and installing heat pumps at pools and leisure centres. Rejecting the use of damaging processes, such as fracking, and simultaneously increasing the use of renewable energy are both vital if we hope to limit the worst impacts of climate change.
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That Council: 1. Write to Origin Energy: • Noting Council’s Power Purchase Agreement with Origin Energy, through SSROC, 20% of which is currently sourced from the Moree Solar Farm; • Expressing our support for the traditional owners and communities in the Northern Territory who have expressed their strong opposition to fracking due its threats to the climate and to their lands, waters and rights; and • Requesting that Origin Energy cease all plans to conduct fracking in the Northern Territory and elsewhere due to its impact on the climate, communities, environment and water, and commit to further investment in environmentally and socially sustainable renewable energy projects. 2. Forward a copy of the letter referred to above to all NSW Regional Organisation of Councils and Joint Organisations. 3. Writes to all state and territory Energy and Environment ministers urging them to implement, strengthen or retain permanent bans on the use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract gas within their jurisdictions. 4. Continues to increase the use of sustainable energy for its operations.
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Ordinary Meeting
24 June 2020
Notices of Motion
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NOM 04 |
Support for Australian Aviation |
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Strategic Direction |
Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city |
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File Ref |
152513.2020 |
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Author |
Charishma Kaliyanda - Councillor |
Background
Earlier this year we saw perhaps the most significant corporate victim of COVID-19 when Virgin Australia elected to enter into voluntary administration. This was a deeply concerning development, not only for the stress, anxiety and uncertainty on the thousands of employees, but for the potential impact this will have on our society and economy.
This is clearly a Federal issue and it will be up to the Federal Government to address this. But it is important that we all speak up, particularly for Liverpool as an aviation city and the home of Sydney’s second international airport, to raise two important points: we need a healthy and competitive domestic airline industry, and that industry needs to be serviced by Australian-based companies.
If any airline attains a monopoly over the domestic airline market, we know from the collapse of Ansett in 2002, that there will be a significant increase in the cost of air travel. I am aware of some analysts predicting the rise in cost of air travel in a monopoly environment could exceed 20%.
For Australia, with our vast expanses and remote communities, affordable air travel is vital to our ongoing prosperity. If there are to be rises in the cost of domestic air travel, it will be our vulnerable populations that suffer along with the regions. And it is the regions upon which Australia relies.
But it is not simply enough to have a competitive domestic airline market; it is critical that the companies servicing those routes are Australian-based. Encouraging a strong Australian aviation sector would have significant short and long-term benefits for Liverpool.
There has been discussion of international airlines, Etihad or Singapore Airlines for example, servicing our domestic routes. Should this eventuate, we will see the irreversible flow of profits, money from Australians, offshore. This cannot be allowed to happen.
Furthermore, it is fanciful to entertain the idea that these international airlines will service anything but the most profitable, high-volume routes of the east coast. This would likely leave our regional and remote communities to languish and die. We cannot let this happen.
In the coming weeks and months, it will be critical for the Federal Government to protect Australia’s future through whatever mechanism they deem appropriate, and ensure that on the other side of this, Australia continues to be serviced by a competitive, Australian-based domestic airline industry.
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That Council:
1. Acknowledges the critical importance a healthy, competitive domestic airline industry;
2. Recognises that the domestic airline industry should be serviced by Australian-based companies;
3. Acknowledges that domestic aviation is the responsibility of the Federal Government; and
4. Writes to its Federal Members of Parliament expressing its concern at the prospect of the domestic airline industry becoming a monopoly.
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