Agenda of Ordinary Meeting - Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Order of Business

PAGE TAB

Opening

Acknowledgment of Country and Prayer

National Anthem

Apologies

Condolences

Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 May 2021..................................................................... 7

Declarations of Interest

Public Forum

Mayoral Report

NIL

Notices of Motion Of Rescission

NIL

Chief Executive Officer Report

NIL

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 01 Properties subject to acquisition in Liverpool LGA......................................... 57......... 1

PLAN 02 Draft Liverpool Contributions Plan 2021 - East Leppington........................... 70......... 2

PLAN 03 Post exhibition report - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan Amendment 83 - rezoning land and amending development standards at 1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Park........................................................................................................ 77......... 3

PLAN 04 Companion Animals........................................................................................ 90......... 4

PLAN 05 Development and Subdivision of Land Policy.............................................. 110......... 5

PLAN 06 Progress on implementing the Guidelines for the Assessment and Prioritisation of Parking along Narrow Streets....................................................................... 112......... 6

Community & Culture Report

COM 01 Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship........................................... 118......... 7

COM 02 The 60th Anniversary of Australian Air League - Moorebank Squadron..... 126......... 8

Corporate Services Report

CORP 01 Investment Report May 2021....................................................................... 129......... 9

CORP 02 Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032 - Community Engagement Strategy 2021-2022.............................................................................................................. 138....... 10

CORP 03 Local Government Remunerational Tribunal Annual Report and Determination under sections 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1993................. 141....... 11

CORP 04 Mayoral Direction pursuant to Section 226(d) of the Local Government Act 1993 182 12

CORP 05 Endorsement of the Delivery Program 2017-2022, Operational Plan and Budget 2021-2022, including Revenue Pricing Policy, Fees and Charges (to be provided in Addendum Booklet)

City Presentation Report

PRES 01 Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) Report....................................... 185....... 13

Infrastructure & Environment Report

INF 01 Integrated Pest Management Policy and Strategy....................................... 207....... 14

INF 02 Feasibility of Establishing a Koala Hospital and Sanctuary......................... 217....... 15

Economy & Commercial Development Report

NIL

Committee Reports

CTTE 01 Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee held on 12 April 2021.... 304....... 16

CTTE 02 Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 30 April 2021.............................................................................................................. 311....... 17

CTTE 03 Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held Tuesday 11 May 2021 349 18

CTTE 04 Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 May 2021...................................................................... 359....... 19

CTTE 05 Minutes of Budget Review Panel 20 May 2021........................................... 392....... 20

Questions with Notice

QWN 01 Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Well-being at Liverpool Council...... 400....... 21

QWN 02 Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Study Tours..................................... 403....... 22

QWN 03 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - City Presentation................................ 405....... 23

QWN 04 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Compliance Discretion....................... 406....... 24

QWN 05 Question with Notice - Clr Ayyad - Staff Payouts......................................... 409....... 25

QWN 06 Question with Notice - Clr Ayyad - Travel.................................................... 411....... 26

QWN 07 Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Animal Welfare................................... 412....... 27

QWN 08 Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Digitisation of Services................... 414....... 28

Presentations by Councillors

Notices of Motion

NOM 01 Bring the ABC to Liverpool........................................................................... 415....... 29

NOM 02 Use of ‘environmentally sensitive’ artificial turf............................................. 416....... 30

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 Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Moorebank Intermodal Development Special Levy

Reason: Item CONF 01 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.

CONF 02 Question with Notice - Clr Ayyad - Childcare in Civic Place

Reason: Item CONF 02 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.

CONF 03 Question with Notice - Clr Ayyad - 33 Moore Street, Liverpool

Reason: Item CONF 03 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10(A)(2)(c) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

CONF 04 Liverpool City Centre Parking Meters

Reason: Item CONF 04 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.

CONF 05 ST2956 - Receival, Processing and Recycling of Civil Construction and Maintenance Waste

Reason: Item CONF 05 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.

CONF 06 Interim Heritage Order - 124 Moore Street, Liverpool

Reason: Item CONF 06 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 07 Transfer of Lot 50 DP 1261083 to Council for dedication as Public Road.

Reason: Item CONF 07 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10(A)(2)(c) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

CONF 08 Transfer/Dedication as Public Road of Lot 1 DP129675, Lot 1 DP996420, Lot 2 DP996420 and Lot 1 DP1230172 Elizabeth Drive, Badgerys Creek to Council.

Reason: Item CONF 08 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10(A)(2)(c) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

CONF 09 Further investigation of potential Surplus Properties

Reason: Item CONF 09 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10(A)(2)(c) of the Local Government Act because it contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

Close

MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 26 May 2021

PRESENT:

Mayor Wendy Waller

Councillor Ayyad

Councillor Balloot

Councillor Hadchiti

Councillor Hadid

Councillor Hagarty

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda

Councillor Karnib

Councillor Rhodes

Councillor Shelton

Dr Eddie Jackson, Chief Executive Officer

Mr Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment

Mr George Hampouris, Acting Director City Corporate

Ms Tina Bono, Acting Director City Community and Culture

Mr David Smith, Acting Director City Economy and Growth

Mr Peter Diplas, Acting Director City Presentation

Ms Jennifer Chenhall, General Counsel, Manager Governance, Legal and Procurement

Mr Vishwa Nadan, Chief Financial Officer

Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services

Ms Maree Stewart, Coordinator Council and Executive Services (minutes)

The meeting commenced at 6.00pm

STATEMENT REGARDING WEBCASTING OF MEETING

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

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

The prayer of the Council was read by Father Anthony Morgan from St George and Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The National Anthem was played at the meeting.

APOLOGIES

Nil

CONDOLENCES

ITEM NO:	COND 01
SUBJECT:	Ms Estelle Lawler (read by Mayor Waller)
Tonight, we pause to honour the memory of the Secretary of the Liverpool City Netball Association, Estelle Lawler. Estelle Lawler was born in 1941 and lived at Lurnea. She was a mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Affectionately known by many names - Mrs Lawler, Estelle, Aunty Ess or Mumma Ess - she was involved with the Liverpool City Netball Association for 47 years, including 20 years as Secretary. Mrs Lawler joined the Liverpool City Netball Association after enrolling her seven-year-old daughter and watching her play. She subsequently took up umpiring and coaching before eventually playing netball herself. Mrs Lawler also worked closely with Liverpool City Council staff for several years to help with the continuing growth of the sport in our local government area. In their tribute, Liverpool City Netball Association praised Mrs Lawler and said “her contribution and tenacity to ensure the success of Liverpool City Netball can be seen every Saturday around the courts when we are all participating in the sport she loved so dearly.” She was further remembered by the association as a “strong, widely outspoken, funny woman who was compassionate and fiercely protective of all the people who she called a friend.” During netball games on May 21 players paused to pay their respects to Mrs Lawler and on May 22 players and spectators participated in a loud cheer to celebrate her lifetime of service to netball. In 2018 Estelle Lawler was recognised with a nomination for the Service to Sport Award as part of NewsLocal’s Liverpool Leader Local Sports Star competition. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Estelle Lawler will be held on Friday 28 May at 11:30am at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park’s South Chapel at Leppington. Due to COVID-19 restrictions seating inside the chapel will be restricted to immediate family. However, there will also be TV screens and speakers on the lawn outside the chapel and the service will be livestreamed. On behalf of Liverpool City Council, I express my deepest condolences to Mrs Lawler’s children, grandchildren and extended family members and friends during this difficult time. Estelle Lawler’s contribution to netball and the wider Liverpool community was immense and she will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.
COUNCIL DECISION Motion: Moved: Mayor Waller Seconded: Clr Balloot That Council observe a minutes silence in respect to Estelle Lawler and write to the family to express our condolences for their loss. On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.

Confirmation of Minutes

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Shelton

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 April 2021 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

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

Declarations of Interest

Nil.

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda

Nil.

Representation – items on agenda

1. Ms Toni Walter on behalf of Urbis addressed Council on the following item:

EGROW 06 Planning Proposal Request - 193 Macquarie Street and 77 Moore Street, Liverpool

2. Ms Vicki Andrews addressed Council on the following item:

NOM 04 - Harris Creek Bridge

Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Hagarty

That a three minute extension of time be given to Mrs Andrews.

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

3. Mr Michael Byrne on behalf of the East Liverpool Progress Association addressed Council on the following item:

CONF 04 Council 2021-05-26 - Confidential Report - CONF 04 - Moorebank Intermodal Development possible negative impact on Liverpool residents

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hadid

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

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

City Economy and Growth Report

ITEM NO: EGROW 01

FILE NO: 078627.2021

SUBJECT: Business Resilience Grants - Final Report

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council receive and note this report.

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

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Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 01

Properties subject to acquisition in Liverpool LGA

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population
File Ref	095857.2021
Report By	Shaun Beckley - Coordinator Contributions Planning
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

At its meeting of 3 February 2021, Council resolved, in part, to receive a report detailing all properties that need to be acquired by a government agency in the Liverpool Local Government Area.

There are 438 properties subject to land acquisition that are identified as such in the various planning instruments that apply across the Liverpool LGA. In accordance with the relevant planning instrument, Council is obligated to acquire all or part of these properties. Each of these property acquisitions has been costed and included in the relevant local contributions plan.

A list of properties to be acquired is included in Attachment 1. A series of maps showing the location of land acquisition in key growth areas of Edmondson Park, East Leppington and Austral/Leppington North is included in Attachment 2.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note this report.

REPORT

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a list of all properties subject to acquisition and identified as such in an Environmental Planning Instrument (EPI) [either State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) or Local Environmental Plan (LEP)].

Council at its meeting of 3 February 2021 resolved, in response to a notice of motion, (NOM01) to:

“Receive a further report on the list of properties that need to be acquired through a government agency and also write to those affected landowners and advise them of the hardship policy”.

The acquisition of land is a fundamental element to the orderly development of land, especially in growth areas like Edmondson Park, Austral and Leppington. Land acquisition is used to enable the provision of a range of infrastructure to support new development.

To ensure that infrastructure can be provided, and land adequately serviced, the land reservation acquisition map in an environmental planning instrument identifies land required for the provision of public infrastructure. This land is usually zoned RE1 or SP2. This reservation not only identifies the necessary land but provides the mechanism for Council or the landowner to initiate the acquisition process.

There are 438 properties subject to land acquisition by Council or the NSW Government identified in the various planning instruments that apply to land in the Liverpool LGA. In accordance with the relevant EPI, Council is obligated to acquire all or part of these properties. Each of these acquisitions has been costed and included in the relevant local contributions plan.

A list of all outstanding acquisitions required is included in Attachment 1. The acquisitions have been arranged alphabetically by suburb for ease of reference. In addition to the list, maps have been included in Attachment 2 showing land acquisition in key growth areas.

The list of properties to be acquired in Attachment 1 includes changes resulting from Amendment 75 to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan relating to the Austral/Leppington North precinct. There are 49 properties currently identified for acquisition that will no longer be required because of Amendment 75. These are highlighted yellow in the list. This amendment was approved by Council following exhibition at its 31 March 2021 meeting and is currently with DPIE for finalisation and gazettal.

There are several ways that land is transferred to Council, including:

· Dedication as a part of development.

· Voluntary acquisition; and

· Compulsory acquisition.

Generally, owners will be advised of a proposed acquisition by Council in writing with a recommendation to obtain their own legal and valuation advice. As part of this process, Council will also request a copy of any recent contamination assessments or access for Council’s consultant to undertake a contamination assessment.

Subject to reaching agreement, a report is then submitted to Council for approval, or alternatively, approval to make an application to the Minister to proceed with a compulsory acquisition process.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Deliver a high-quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
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.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 Local Government Act 1993 Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Properties identified for acquisition

2. Land acquisition in key growth areas - Maps

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Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 02

Draft Liverpool Contributions Plan 2021 - East Leppington

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	114340.2021
Report By	Shaun Beckley - Coordinator Contributions Planning
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

The East Leppington Precinct was rezoned in 2014 by the NSW Government as part of the South West Growth Centre and includes land in Camden, Campbelltown, and Liverpool local government areas. The Liverpool portion of the Precinct has a total net developable area of 75.59 hectares and is expected to support 1,128 new dwellings and 3,485 new residents.

The existing Liverpool Contributions Plan 2014 – East Leppington was prepared to collect development contributions on residential and non-residential development in East Leppington under Section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A Act).

Council has undertaken a review of this Plan and prepared the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2021 – East Leppington (Attachment 1), referred to as “the Plan” in this report.

The Plan has been reviewed in line with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s (DPIE) Practice Notes.

The January 2019 Practice Note states contributions can only be levied above the cap if the relevant Contributions Plan has been reviewed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) and Council has implemented any advice given by the Minister. The review and assessment of this Plan allows Council to levy above the cap to avoid a further shortfall in contributions funding.

The July 2005 Practice Note recommends review of a Contributions Plan to ensure Council collects contributions in line with any changes to population growth and demand, as well as any changes in the amount and cost of works or land.

In line with these Practice Notes, the Plan has been reviewed by Council with a focus on the revision of Works and Land costs. These costs have been updated to reflect more detailed infrastructure design studies, the increased cost of materials and changes to the cost of acquiring land.

The review of the Plan has identified a need to increase costs for infrastructure based on changes to property prices, confirmation of design and increased cost of materials. This has resulted in an increase to the per lot contribution of approximately $14,000 (from the current $52,000 to $66,000 for a 450m² lot). It is noted that contributions within the precinct are currently capped by NSW Government policy at $30,000 per lot.

It is important for Council to update the Plan accordingly to ensure that development is funding the cost of infrastructure and reducing the financial burden on Council, including any shortfall based on the cap on contributions.

Housekeeping amendments have also been made to improve the Plan’s readability and to make it consistent with recent changes in the development contributions framework. These are further detailed in Attachment 2.

Following Council’s endorsement, the Plan will be placed on public exhibition in accordance with Clause 28 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EP&A Reg). After Council has considered any submissions and made any necessary amendments, the Plan will then be submitted to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for assessment.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Endorses draft Liverpool Contributions Plan 2021 – East Leppington for public exhibition in accordance with Clause 28 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000;

2. Delegates to the CEO the authority to make any typographical and other minor amendments to the draft Contributions Plan following exhibition and submit the draft Plan to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for assessment followed by consideration of IPART’s assessment by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces (or nominee); and

3. Receives a further report following IPART’s assessment and the Minister’s advice for adoption of Liverpool Contributions Plan 2021 – East Leppington as an ‘IPART Reviewed Contributions Plan.’

REPORT

In 2014, the NSW Government rezoned land within Campbelltown, Camden, and Liverpool LGAs as the East Leppington Precinct. The Precinct rezoning identified a total net developable area of 75.59 hectares and is expected to support 1,128 new dwellings and 3,485 new residents within the Liverpool LGA.

The Plan is being reviewed as part of a broad reform program to update Council’s Contributions Plans subject to the state government cap. The purpose of this review is to:

· Prepare the plan for submission to IPART;

· Ensure Council is collecting contributions in line with updated Works and Land costs; and

· Improve the general readability of the Plan.

AEC Group Pty Ltd (AEC) have been engaged by Council to assist with updating the Plan by undertaking a current land costs assessment, revising work costs in line with updated designs and modelling the proposed contribution rates for the updated Plan. The consultant’s report is included as Attachment 3.

The key objective of the Plan review is to revise land and work costs. As the zoning and development controls have not needed revision, the underlying planning assumptions used to develop the original 2014 Contributions Plan did not need to be revisited.

Changes in infrastructure costs

Overall, there is a 22.77% increase in item costs between the 2014 and 2021 Plan, when indexed to the current quarter. The changes in costs are a result of:

· The strong growth of land values in East Leppington and surrounding regions that have exceeded generic indexation assumptions;

· A flood mapping review undertaken in August 2020. The mapping indicated that some of the land earmarked for acquisition is now considered flood prone; and

· The detailed design of infrastructure works, particularly water management infrastructure, reflecting detailed design works undertaken to properly manage potential flooding identified in the Precinct.

The proposed changes will allow Council to move towards cost recovery for infrastructure required to support new development as a part of the IPART review/cap removal process.

The resulting infrastructure costs and contribution rates are outlined in Table 1.

The ‘base’ contribution cost per residential dwelling house is $27,020. Further to this base contribution rate, an additional charge is levied based on a $ per hectare of net developable area (NDA).

The reason contributions are calculated based on a ‘fixed base’ cost plus a ‘variable’ rate per hectare of NDA is essentially for fairness. The fixed base represents infrastructure like roads and open space which can be dependent on the number of new residents. On the other hand, the variable rate more accurately accounts for the difference in lot sizes (i.e. a lot of 400m² would require less drainage infrastructure compared with a larger lot of 650m²).

This approach ensures developers within the East Leppington Precinct pay an equitable contribution rate proportionate to the size of the lots being developed. Applying these proposed contribution rates to a 450m² residential lot results in a contribution of $66,365 per lot. The existing rate for such a lot is $52,246 per lot, but Council only collects a capped amount of $30,000 as required by the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Local Contributions) Direction 2012.

Table 1 Proposed Updated Contribution Rate per Dwelling Lot (2021)

ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE		NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT	RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE		NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT	RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Item	Item Cost apportioned to East Leppington	$ per hectare of equivalent NDA	$ per residential lot for a dwelling house	$ per attached dwelling, semi-attached dwellings and multi-dwelling housing
Open Space
Land	$10,339,325		$10,087	$7,714
Works	$5,519,476		$5,385	$4,118
Subtotal	$15,858,801		$15,472	$11,832
Roads
Land	$2,650,368	$33,461	$2,533	$1,937
Works	$9,430,599	$119,061	$9,015	$6,894
Subtotal	$12,080,967	$152,522	$11,548	$8,831
Drainage		ALL DEVELOPMENT $ per hectare of equivalent NDA
Land	$15,999,950	$202,096
Works	$35,164,370	$444,163
Subtotal	$51,164,320	$646,259
Plan Administration
Allowance	$751,717	$9,495
Subtotal	$751,717	$9,495
TOTAL	$79,855,805

The total contribution cost has been apportioned based on the development detailed in the above table. However, other residential development, including secondary dwellings, seniors living and shop top housing will also generate demand for local infrastructure. As such, all other residential development will be calculated at a per person x average occupancy rate. This ensures that all future development within the precinct provides funding to deliver the local infrastructure that they will use.

Housekeeping amendments

The Plan has undergone some housekeeping amendments to ensure consistency with recent changes in the contribution’s framework. The amendments are also aimed to improve the Plan’s readability, transparency, and usability for all stakeholders.

Attachment 2 details the changes made to the Plan compared to the existing CP 2014. Examples of housekeeping amendments in the Plan include:

· Part 1 has been updated to become a better guide / starting point to understanding and using the Plan;

· Inclusion of sample calculations to enhance understanding of the Plan and how the contribution is determined;

· Revision of administrative clauses to ensure consistency with recent changes to the contributions framework; and

· Consolidation of the infrastructure required and the adopted costs. The equations for calculating these costs and resultant contribution rates have also been included.

Contributions shortfall

To date, approximately 412 lots have been approved within the Precinct. Contributions for each lot was capped at $30,000 in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Local Contributions) Direction 2012. This policy of the NSW Government has resulted in a shortfall of approximately $18 million.

The subsequent Environmental Planning and Assessment (Local Infrastructure Contributions) Amendment Direction 2017 allows Council to collect contributions uncapped, provided their contributions plan has been reviewed by IPART. This is the main driver for Council reviewing this Plan and submitting it to IPART, as the uncapped amount can immediately be charged following Council’s adoption of the IPART reviewed Plan. This avoids an increase in any shortfall because of the cap on contributions.

Following IPARTs review and commencement of the Plan without a cap on contributions, Council will be seeking compensation grant funding from the New South Wales government to address the shortfall incurred to date.

Next steps

The Plan will continue to be processed in accordance with Figure 1 below, which illustrates the next steps and requirements in the plan review process.

Figure 1 The steps involved in reviewing a Contributions Plan

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. Environmental Planning and Assessment (Local Contributions) Direction 2012 Environmental Planning and Assessment (Local Contributions) Direction 2017 Practice Note (July 2005) – Development contributions as a method of funding public infrastructure Practice Note (January 2019) – Local Infrastructure Contributions
Risk	The risk is deemed to be High. The collection of contributions in East Leppington being capped and remaining at $30,000 per dwelling caused by not undertaking a review of the precinct’s contributions plan results in insufficient funding to deliver community infrastructure in East Leppington. The risk is considered outside Council’s risk appetite. Endorsing the Plan and moving towards removal of the cap will reduce this risk.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Liverpool Contributions Plan 2021 - East Leppington (Under separate cover)

2. Overview of changes for CP 2021 (Under separate cover)

3. Consultants report (Under separate cover)

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Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 03

Post exhibition report - Liverpool Local Environmental Plan Amendment 83 - rezoning land and amending development standards at 1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Park

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Exercise planning controls to create high-quality, inclusive urban environments
File Ref	133563.2021
Report By	Masud Hasan - Senior Strategic Planner
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Property	1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Park
Owner	Western Sydney Town Centre Pty Ltd
Applicant	Western Sydney Town Centre Pty Ltd

Executive Summary

At its meeting on 24 June 2020, Council resolved to support a planning proposal request to rezone land and amend development standards in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (LLEP) for land at 1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Park. A planning proposal, Draft Amendment 83 to the LEP was prepared in accordance with this resolution (Attachment 1). The planning proposal was then submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) for a Gateway determination in accordance with Council’s resolution.

A Gateway determination was issued by DPIE on 31 August 2020 (Attachment 2). The planning proposal was publicly exhibited from 27 October 2020 until 23 November 2020 in accordance with the conditions of the Gateway determination and Council’s Community Participation Plan. One submission was received, supporting the planning proposal (Attachment 3).

During public authority consultation, Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) advised that a revised access arrangement to the site via Range Road was required due to the future upgrading of Elizabeth Drive (Attachment 4). This involves upgrading Range Road to an industrial road standard. The Western Sydney Parkland Trust (WSPT) is currently upgrading a section of Range Road to provide improved access to the Sydney International Shooting Centre.

The proponent has offered to upgrade the section of Range Road between the Elizabeth Drive/Range Road intersection and the section of Range Road currently being developed by WSPT. The draft Planning Agreement letter of offer (Attachment 5) will facilitate the upgrading of part of Range Road.

Since the planning agreement will not provide for the upgrading of the entire road, an amendment to the Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009 (Attachment 6) has been prepared (draft Amendment 3 to Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009 and will apply to the following properties:

· Lot 1-7 and Part Lot 8, DP1054778

· Part Lot 8 and Lot 9, DP1054778

· Lot 11, DP1146142

· Lot 90, DP 1101411

· Lot 91 DP 1101411

· Lot 12 DP 1065416

It is recommended that Council endorses Amendment 83 to the Liverpool LEP and delegates authority for the CEO to liaise with DPIE and the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office to finalise the amendment, subject to the exhibition and adoption of Amendment 3 to the Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Notes the Gateway determination for Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Amendment 83) and the results of the public authority consultation and community consultation;

2. Endorses Draft Amendment 3 to Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009 for public exhibition in accordance with Clause 28 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000;

3. Delegates to the CEO the authority to adopt Amendment 3 to the Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009 following public exhibition;

4. Proceeds with Amendment 83 to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008, following adoption of Amendment 3 to Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009;

5. Delegates authority to the CEO to liaise with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office to finalise Amendment 83 to the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan; and

6. Delegates to the CEO to further negotiate the proposed Planning Agreement with the proponent.

Report

Background

The planning proposal relates to land located at 1400-1480 Elizabeth Drive, Cecil Park (Lot 1 to 9 in DP1054778). Refer to Figure 1 below.

Figure 1: Aerial view of the subject site (highlighted in red)

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 5km 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.

Figure 2: Surrounding land uses

The proposed M12 motorway corridor runs through the site dividing it into two parcels of land. This is visually evident in Figure 3.

Figure 3: Proposed M12 site acquisition

Planning Proposal

The key objective of the planning proposal is to allow a range of light industrial, warehouse and related land uses on the site with a maximum permissible floor space ratio of 1:1. The planning proposal will also recognise the future M12 motorway corridor through the site by reserving the land for acquisition by TfNSW.

To facilitate these objectives, the planning proposal proposes to amend the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan (LLEP) 2008 in the following ways:

· Rezone part of the land from RU4 – Primary Production Small Lots to IN2 – Light Industrial and SP2 – Infrastructure;

· Establish a maximum permissible Floor Space Ratio of 1:1;

· Amend the minimum lot size development standard from 10ha to 2,000m²;

· Amend the Land Reservation Acquisition Map for the site to facilitate acquisition of land for the M12 motorway corridor.

At its meeting on 24 June 2020, Council endorsed the planning proposal request and Amendment 83 was forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) for a Gateway determination.

Gateway Determination

DPIE issued a Gateway determination on 31 August 2020.The Gateway determination included the following conditions:

· Prior to public exhibition, Council was required to consult with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to determine the extent of the land acquisition as part of the M12 project and update the mapping that identifies the relevant acquisition authority;

· Consult with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) in accordance with Section 9.1 Direction 4.4 Planning for Bushfire Protection;

· Publicly exhibit the proposal and relevant documentation for a minimum of 28 days;

· Provide a minimum of 21 days for the following public authorities to comment on the proposal:

o TfNSW;

o RFS;

o Sydney Water;

o Endeavour Energy; and

o Environment, Energy and Science group (EES).

The Gateway determination also authorised Council as the local plan-making authority to make LEP Amendment 83.

Community Consultation

In accordance with the Gateway determination, the planning proposal and relevant documents were placed on public exhibition from 27 October 2020 until 23 November 2020. One submission was received which supported the planning proposal.

A copy of the submission is included in Attachment 3. No changes are proposed to the planning proposal resulting from community consultation.

Public Authority Consultation

Letters were sent to public agencies identified in Table 1 on 15 September 2020 requesting comments be received no later than 7 October 2020. No objections were raised by NSW RFS, Sydney Water, Endeavour Energy and EES in relation to the planning proposal.

Prior to public exhibition, Council consulted with TfNSW on two occasions regarding the future M12 motorway corridor through the site. TfNSW advised that the future upgrading of Elizabeth Drive by TfNSW would restrict direct vehicular access to the subject site from Elizabeth Drive and the proposed intersection with Mamre Road could not be supported. As a result, a revised access arrangement via the local road network (Range Road) was recommended.

Summaries of each submission received during the public authority consultation and the Council officer’s response are summarised in Table 1, and original copies are included in Attachment 4.

Table1: Public authority consultation

Agency	Comments	Council Staff’s response
RFS	The RFS did not raise any objection and advised that future developments on the site should address the requirements of Planning for Bushfire Protection 2019.	No changes to the planning proposal are deemed necessary as the existing planning framework requires development on bushfire prone land to consider the policy at the DA stage.
Sydney Water	No objection was raised. It was advised that the water and wastewater services were not available for the site and would not be available until 2022 and 2025/26 respectively. Sydney Water recommended a feasibility study be undertaken to identify the need of potential upsizing of drinking water assets. It was further recommended that the proponent explore a range of temporary wastewater service options as wastewater servicing in the interim is not available. A temporary arrangement is needed until a connection to a wastewater treatment plant can be established in the future.	The proponent has provided a servicing plan for interim connections to the existing water and wastewater service network. The funding for the interim connections is proposed to be provided by the proponent under a service agreement with Sydney Water. A feasibility study for infrastructure upgrades and a connection strategy are deemed necessary at the DA stage. This will not materially affect the planning proposal but may impact the timing for future DAs.
The Environment, Energy and Science Group (EES) of DPIE	The EES Group did not object to the planning proposal, however it provided recommendations regarding the concept plan and the future development on the site. It recommended to avoid removing the existing native vegetation (where possible) and to make future development on the site consistent with the planning priority and objective of the Western City District Plan, by increasing urban tree canopy and delivering the Green Grid connection. It was further recommended that the future developments should consider the flood affected area and flood depth under the 1% AEP.	Council staff deem that the planning proposal adequately addresses and complies with the biodiversity certification order applicable to the site. The planning proposal does not include provisions related to delivering the Green Grid connection as the subject site is not included in the Green Grid Priority mapping. Any future developments on the site will be carried out as per the DCP requirements including landscaping and deep soil controls. Future developments on the site are to follow the DCP guidelines for developments on flood-prone land.
Endeavour Energy	No objection raised. Recommended conditions for development on site and to maintain the existing electricity easement on site.	The proposed conditions are standard practice that will be followed at the DA stage and do not materially affect the planning proposal.
Transport for New South Wales	It was advised that vehicular access to the subject site from Elizabeth Drive would be restricted due to the planned upgrading of Elizabeth Drive by TfNSW. A revised access provision via Range Road was required. .	An updated traffic impact assessment report and a revised concept plan have been submitted by the proponent that demonstrated the revised access provision to the site from Range Road and the resulting traffic impacts. Council staff are of the view that the concept plan and the impact assessment did not adequately address the traffic impacts in the report and will need to be amended at the time of the actual development i.e. at the DA stage. This will not materially affect the planning roposal.

In relation to the Traffic Impact Assessment report and the proposed Concept Plan, Council staff identified the following key issues that will need to be addressed at the DA stage:

· The location of the proposed access road off Range Road is in close proximity to the future Elizabeth Drive signalised intersection;

· The access from Elizabeth Drive (allowed by TfNSW) should only be for a future service station and associated related development on the site but not for the industrial development;

· An interim intersection treatment at the Elizabeth Drive/Range Road intersection is needed prior to the Elizabeth Drive upgrade by TfNSW;

· Identification of an intersection treatment off Range Road to the development site and associated localised road widening to permit right movements or a U turn facility;

· Unrealistic assumptions are made in the report in terms of traffic generation due to the development on site; and

· The existing traffic volumes along Range Road should be based on a traffic survey data rather than estimated data.

Draft Amendment 3 to Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009

The proposed rezoning and the access arrangement off Range Road requires Range Road to be upgraded to an industrial road standard. This is to accommodate the additional industrial traffic and to provide safe and efficient access to the site. The Western Sydney Parkland Trust (WSPT) is currently upgrading a section of Range Road to improve access to the Sydney International Shooting Centre.

To ensure there is a suitable and equitable funding source for the upgrade of Range Road, and to allow the planning proposal to be finalised, an amendment to Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009 (the Contributions Plan) has been prepared (Attachment 6).

Figure 4 shows the delivery mechanism for various segments of Range Road. TfNSW is delivering the intersection with Elizabeth Drive (blue lines), and WSPT are delivering a portion adjacent to their property (orange lines). The cost for the remainder of the Range Road upgrade is approximately $3.9 million and is addressed in the Contributions Plan amendment.

Figure 4 Delivery mechanisms for various segments of Range Road

To allocate the costs of the Range Road upgrade equitably, Amendment 3 to the Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009 divides the Range Road precinct into north and south segments, as shown below in Figure 5. This approach aligns the funding of road upgrades to the properties that would directly benefit by the road upgrade.

Figure 5: Contributing development to Range Road north and south segments

The northern segment of Range Road has a contributing development of 1 property - a consolidated landholding owned by Western Sydney Town Centre Pty Ltd. Although it is anticipated that the development of the north segment will be covered by the draft Planning Agreement, this part of Range Road has been included in Amendment 3 to the Contributions Plan to ensure that there is a funding source, regardless of the outcome of the Planning Agreement negotiations. The total cost of construction for the north segment of Range Road is estimated at $1.8 million, based on the strategic cost estimate provided in Attachment 7.

The total cost of construction for the south segment of Range Road is estimated to be $2 million based on the strategic cost estimate provided in Attachment 8. This segment of Range Road has a contributing development of 5 properties owned by various landowners. Under the Contributions Plan, the cost of delivering the south segment is distributed proportionally among these properties, based on the length of each lot’s frontage to Range Road. This approach ensures that all properties adjacent to the south segment provide the funding as part of future development to complete the upgrade of the road as necessary.

An administration cost of 1.5% of works costs (approximately $60,000) has been included in Amendment 3.

Once the Contributions Plan is updated, Council will be able to upgrade the road as a part of the capital works program or have it delivered via a works in kind agreement by future developers.

Planning Agreement Offer

The proponent has offered to upgrade the section of Range Road (north segment) between the Elizabeth Drive/Range Road intersection and the section of the road currently being upgraded by WSPT. They proposed to upgrade the road (approximately 233m) under a Planning Agreement for a 4-lane road running north to south adjacent to their property. Attachment 5 provides details of the Planning Agreement letter of offer received from the proponent.

The proponent has offered to complete the following works under the Planning Agreement:

1. Upgrade 233m of Range Road from the proposed pedestrian crossings at the proposed signalised intersection of Range Road and Elizabeth Drive (signalised intersection to be built by TfNSW) to the WSPT developed road section.

2. Carriageway width of approximately 12.8m and as a B-Double route.

3. Industrial Road with pavement design to the industrial pavement standard.

4. Other requirements of industrial roads including landscaping, kerb/guttering and footpath paving in accordance to the Western Sydney Uniform Engineering Design Manual.

5. Median strip to the section of Range Rd up to the access road of the land.

6. Landscaping of the road reserve on the western side of Range Road and Elizabeth Drive to the access road of the land.

It is proposed that the works will be undertaken within Council’s road reserve and will be completed prior to the issuing of an Occupation Certificate for the proposed development on the site.

Should the proponent withdraw its offer to enter into a Planning Agreement, as offered at this stage, the proposed amendment to Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009 as outlined above, will ensure that the entire road (except for the part currently being upgraded by WSPT) is upgraded to an industrial road standard.

Conclusion

The Gateway requirements for Amendment 83 have been satisfied, and submissions received have been addressed. The planning proposal has addressed all matters raised by public authority agencies. Other issues raised by these agencies will be considered as part of a future DA process.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate economic development.
Environment	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	There are no social considerations.
Civic Leadership	Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
Risk	Gazettal of Amendment 83 to the LEP prior to adopting Amendment 3 to Liverpool Development Contributions Plan 2009 has a risk that public infrastructure (the upgrade of Range Road) will not be completed to support future industrial development. Adopting the amendment to the Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009 prior to gazettal of Amendment 83 to the LEP will remove this risk.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Planning Proposal - Amendment 83 (Under separate cover)

2. Gateway determination (Under separate cover)

3. Submission on planning proposal (Under separate cover)

4. Public Authority Submissions (Under separate cover)

5. Letter of Offer to enter into a Planning Agreement (Under separate cover)

6. Draft Amendment 3 to Liverpool Contributions Plan 2009 (Under separate cover)

7. Strategic Cost Estimate - Range Road upgrade (North segment) (Under separate cover)

8. Strategic Cost Estimate - Range Road upgrade (South segment) (Under separate cover)

9. Western Sydney Town Centre - ASIC - Current Extract (Under separate cover) - Confidential

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 04

Companion Animals

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Increase community engagement
File Ref	173471.2021
Report By	Nada Mardini - Manager Community Standards
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

Council resolved on 26 May 2021 to receive a report on companion animals, specifically, education materials for residents on the needs of different types of dogs in relation to space, food, exercise and cost, and promoting the Liverpool Animal Shelter’s release fees on Council’s website.

Council officers have prepared educational material for residents covering the various needs of different size dogs, which is available on Council’s website, as is the Liverpool Animal Shelter’s release fees.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note this report.

REPORT

Council resolved at its 26 May 2021 meeting to:

1. Provide a costing and report to June Council meeting for options to provide education material on the responsibilities of dog ownership that includes information on the different needs that different types of dogs may require, in regards to space, enclosures, exercise and approximate cost to feed; and

2. Promote on the Liverpool Council's Animal Shelter fees and Council's payment plan options by placing information prominently on the Liverpool Council Website and on social media platforms.

Council officers have prepared educational material for residents covering the various needs of different size dogs, including cost, which is available on Council’s website, as is the Liverpool Animal Shelter’s release fees - https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/services/liverpool-animal-shelter.

This information includes:

· Food needs;

· Activity requirements;

· Yard requirements; and

· Medical requirements.

A copy of this information is also included in Attachment 1.

Council has also prepared an “Animal Adoption Guide” which is given to those adopting a pet from the Liverpool Animal Shelter (Attachment 2).

The fees for releasing impounded animals from the Liverpool Animal Shelter are listed in Council’s fees and charges schedule, which is available on Council’s website - https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/services/liverpool-animal-shelter/release-fees (Attachment 3).

Council waives impound fees on grounds of financial hardship on a case by case basis. This requires the owner of the animal to submit a request with supporting documents. However, if the animal is not registered, the animal will be required to be registered and the registration fee paid, as it is a State Government fee.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Deliver services that are customer focused.
Legislative	Companion Animals Act 1998.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Council website educational material - adopting a dog

2. Animal Adoption Guide

3. Liverpool Animal Shelter Release Fees

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 06

Progress on implementing the Guidelines for the Assessment and Prioritisation of Parking along Narrow Streets

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city
File Ref	184230.2021
Report By	Charles Wiafe - Service Manager Transport Management
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

At its meeting on 31 March 2021, Council resolved that:

Council receive a report in June 2021 on the progress of the Guidelines for the Assessment and Prioritisation of Parking along Narrow Streets resolution that was passed by Council in December 2019. The report is to include information on the costs of appropriate sign posting or painting of roads.

This report is in response to the above resolution and provides information on the progress of implementing the Guidelines, design options and delivery plans for installation of indented parking bays along narrow streets.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note this report.

REPORT

NSW Road Rule, Regulation 197 prohibits parking on a bicycle path, footpath, shared path or dividing strip, or a nature strip adjacent to a road in built-up areas, unless signposted otherwise.

Council has been receiving representations to consider arrangements that would permit on-street parking and safe two-way traffic movements, along narrow streets.

To address this issue, at its meeting on 27 October 2020, Council discussed concerns about parking along narrow streets and on nature strips and resolved to make representations to the State Government to amend the relevant regulations to allow discretion for parking on verges.

In response to the resolution, representations were made to the Minister for Transport and Roads, with a request to consider a change to the Roads Act 1993 or the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Technical Direction (TTD 2014/004) - Off-road parking provision on narrow roads.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads has since advised that:

· Road Rule Regulation 197, which prohibits parking on a nature strip is in place to protect safety and amenity of pedestrians. There are no plans to amend the road rule or the Transport Technical Direction.

· Council may establish parking areas on verges and nature strips within its Local Government Area. These parking areas would need to be marked by appropriate parking control signage.

A discussion as to whether parking control signs can be used to permit parking on road verges and nature strips has taken place with TfNSW representatives and at the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee at its 19 May 2021 meeting.

TfNSW representatives have advised that:

· Technical Direction (TTD 2014/004) - Off-road parking provision on narrow roads, outlines requirements to accommodate on-street parking along narrow streets.

· A sign such as “Park in Bays Only” can be installed to permit parking on road verges and nature strips, however demarcation of parking spaces and pedestrian paths, and permanent treatment such as paving of parking areas is required.

Taking the above into consideration, the most appropriate treatments as identified in the Guidelines for the Assessment and Prioritisation of Parking along Narrow Streets, involves paving a portion of road verges. This has been undertaken by several Councils and is in place on road sections in parts of the Liverpool LGA, including Prestons and Cecil Hills.

‘Park in Bays Only’ are used where parking bays are marked. Such signs would increase signs in residential areas and may result in confusion where bays are not signposted as occurs along many streets.

The treatments now being considered include:

· Paving nature strips (with permanent material such as concrete, asphalt or flexible material such as paving mesh) along one or both sides to provide parking bays as shown in Figures 1(A) and 1(B).

· Signposting along road sections to permit on-street parking on only one side of a street as shown in Figure 2.

To enable such treatments, the 2020/21 financial year’s budget includes $200,000 for the installation of indented parking bays. The draft 2021/22 financial year’s budget also includes a further $200,000.

The use of this financial year’s budget allocation has been delayed while seeking approval for an adopted treatment plan from Transport for NSW and the Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee. Unspent budget allocation from this financial year will be rolled over to next financial year’s budget for the installation of indented parking bays on prioritised streets.

Figure 1a – Paving within nature strip to permit on-street parking

Figure 1b – Paving within nature strip to permit on-street parking

Figure 2 – Parking restrictions along on-side of the street to permit two-way traffic flow and on-street parking along one side of the street.

An initial list of streets where indented/verge parking bays can be installed has been identified using the below criteria, and was considered by the Traffic Committee at its meeting on 18 November 2020:

a) On-street parking demand versus supply.

b) Impact of on-street parking on through traffic (where a street carries moderate traffic volume of more than 100 vehicles per hour or 1000 vehicles per day.

c) Sufficient verge area is available to pave a portion to accommodate on-street parking spaces of 2.1m-2.3m and pedestrian footpaths of 1.5m-2.4m

d) The parking spaces can be accessed without driving on the footpath or nature strip.

e) The parking spaces within the road verge, including access to and from spaces, can be provided without affecting or requiring utilities or streetscape relocation.

f) Sight distance would not be affected by the proposed indented parking including at intersections and driveways.

g) Street length and width.

In addition, design layouts have been prepared and discussed with the Traffic Committee and with TfNSW representatives.

The initial list of identified streets is as follows:

Street	Suburb
Flame Tree Street	Casula
Athlone Street	Cecil Hills
Tulich Avenue	Casula
William Buckely Drive	Carnes Hill
Stone Quary Way	Cartwright
Flame Tree Street	Casula
Bugong Street	Prestons
Athlone Street	Cecil Hills
Sarah Place	Cecil Hills
Jervis Street	Prestons
Moruya Close	Prestons
Termeil Place	Prestons
Wagonga Close	Prestons
Carmichael Drive	West Hoxton
Mannow Avenue	West Hoxton
Solander Avenue	West Hoxton
Bellerive Close	West Hoxton
Solander Avenue	West Hoxton
Elyard Circuit	West Hoxton
Ringarooma Circuit	West Hoxton
Mitchell Drive	West Hoxton
Scottsdale Circuit	West Hoxton
Brooman Street	Prestons
Durras Street	Prestons
Greenway Drive	West Hoxton
First Avenue	Hoxton Park
Macksville Street	Carnes Hill
Woolgoolga Avenue	Hoxton Park
Chapman Street	West Hoxton
Mullumbimby Avenue	Hoxton Park
Bellerive Street	West Hoxton
Nineteenth Avenue	Hoxton Park
Graziers Way	Carnes Hill
Monkton Avenue	Middleton Grange
Bellingen Way	Hoxton Park
Riddell Street	West Hoxton
Binnaway Avenue	Hoxton Park
Helena Road	Cecil Hills
Davina Crescent	Cecil Hills
9 Kitchen Place	West Hoxton
Minnamurra Circuit	Prestons
Haerse Avenue	Chipping Norton
Edinburgh Circuit	Cecil Hills

Council’s design and investigation team is progressively investigating and assessing the feasibility of providing indented/verge parking along the above streets. Subject to the outcome of the investigations and budget availability, the prioritised implementation program will be developed for staged delivery.

Implementation Plan

Community consultation is being carried out with residents along the first three streets - Flame Tree Street, Casula; Athlone Street, Cecil Hills and Tulich Avenue, Casula, between 15 June and 25 June 2021. Subject to the outcome of the community consultation, a contract will be awarded for the installation of indented parking bays along sections of the three streets, to be carried out in July 2021.

These spaces will be installed at a cost of approximately $4,000-$6,000 a space. The total funding allocation of $400,000 (FY 2021/22 and 2021/22) can provide approximately 70-100 spaces.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues.
Environment	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. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	Roads Act Road Rules
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting 30 June 2021

Community & Culture Report

COM 01

Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Implement access and equity for all members of the community
File Ref	126985.2021
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Bono - Acting Director Community & 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.

Impacts from COVID-19 and respective social distancing requirements continue to limit the capacity and eligibility of programs, projects, or events. To ascertain community safety, demonstrate compliance with NSW Health guidelines, and demonstrate evidence of proactive and measurable program governance, all applicants have been requested to provide information on their compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines.

RECOMMENDATION

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

Applicant	Project	Recommended*
Turbans 4 Australia Inc.	Unity Walk Liverpool Birth of Guru Nanak	$10,000

That Council endorses the recommendation of $15,000 (GST exclusive) under the Matching Grant Program for the following project:

Applicant	Project	Recommended*
Royal Life Saving NSW	Diverse Community Adult Swim Safety and Swimming Lessons Liverpool	$15,000

That Council endorses the recommendation of $9,410 (GST exclusive) under the Sustainable Environment Grant Program for the following projects:

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections	Our Garden	$4,410
Georges River Environmental Education Centre	Science in a box	$5,000

REPORT

Corporate Sponsorship

The Corporate Sponsorship Program received one application which met the eligibility criteria and is recommended for funding as follows:

Applicant	Turbans 4 Australia Inc.
Project	Unity Walk Liverpool Birth of Guru Nanak
Amount Requested	$10,000	Total Project Cost	$55,000
Location	Bigge Park, Liverpool	Date	14 November 2021
About the Applicant	Turbans 4 Australia is a Sydney based not-for-profit organisation supporting community members with natural disaster relief, promote multiculturism, religious tolerance and education, generate awareness of important social justice issues, and create fundraising opportunities for numerous causes. Since its establishment, Turbans 4 Australia has grown beyond its original Sydney area to helping people across Australia.
Description	A multicultural celebration for the Liverpool LGA and wider Sydney Metropolitan Area, engaging local retail, food, hospitality and event sectors. The event will consist of a street parade through Liverpool CBD and a celebration held at Bigge Park. It will consist of live entertainment and cultural performances, on site business and service stalls, and representation and advocacy for local volunteer and community groups. Various multicultural, religious and community leaders will also be invited to be part of the celebrations. Objectives: · Provide an open, community-focused and family friendly event celebrating multiculturalism in Liverpool; · Engage a wide variety of local suppliers and services to promote and support Liverpool’s economy and reputation; and · Showcase the diverse landscape of Liverpool’s cultural, retail, and hospitality sectors. Outcomes: · Increased economic, visitation and tourism opportunities for local businesses and venues leading up to and during the event; and · Increased knowledge and awareness of Liverpool’s diversity through sharing and promoting cultural dialogue.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	Turbans 4 Australia Inc. have provided a COVID Safe Plan in line with NSW Health Guidelines for public gatherings over 200 people. COVID Marshalls and security guards will also be engaged to adhere to NSW Health Guidelines during the event.
Beneficiaries	· 2,000 community members; and · Local businesses and services.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $10,000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 1 Creating Connection and meets the Corporate Sponsorship Program’s funding priorities. Expected program outcomes 7.7.1 a); b); d); and e).

Matching Grant

The Matching Grant Program received one application which met the eligibility criteria and is recommended for funding as follows:

Applicant	Royal Life Saving NSW
Project	Diverse Community Adult Swim Safety and Swimming Lessons Liverpool
Amount Requested	$15,000	Total Project Cost	$98,600
Location	Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre, Miller	Date	July 2021 – September 2021
About the applicant	Royal Life Saving NSW is the leader in drowning prevention and water safety education in the state, working towards providing education and training opportunities for community and key resources regarding water safety. Royal Life Saving NSW provides several training opportunities for organisations to participate in training qualifications (such as first aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), lifeguard and pool teacher trainings) through partnerships with local aquatic centers in the Liverpool LGA.
Description	The project will invite 120 local women to participate in two 10-week swimming programs where participants will learn the foundations of swimming and water safety skills as well as CPR. Objectives: · Deliver a swimming program that qualifies participants in Swim Safety and CPR; · Encourage familiarisation with the experience of visiting a public swimming pool, swimming fundamentals, and an understanding of different aquatic environments; and · Develop skills to safely participate in aquatic recreation. Outcomes: · Address and break down common barriers which prevent community members from accessing pools and swimming lessons; · Reduce risk of drowning and increase water safety knowledge; and · Improved physical health and wellbeing, increased confidence in swimming ability, and generate a sense of belonging and community with a shared goal.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	Royal Life Saving NSW has provided a preparedness checklist which details organisational actions and responses to COVID-19 health risks. Facilitators will also operate to the NSW Health Guidelines in place at the Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre.
Beneficiaries	· 120 female participants and their families.
Assessment	The applicant’s event aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 1 Creating Connections and meets the Matching Grant Program’s funding priorities and outcomes. Diverse Community Adult Swim Safety and Swimming Lessons Liverpool provides a platform for introducing and educating participants of the importance of water safety in a practical environment, and represents value for money through partnership contributions. Expected program outcomes 7.6.1 b); d); and f).

Sustainable Environment Grant

The Sustainable Environment Grant Program received two applications which met the eligibility criteria and are recommended for funding as follows:

Applicant	Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections
Project	Our Garden
Amount Requested	$4,410	Total Project Cost	$4,410
Location	Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections, Warwick Farm	Date	September 2021- August 2022
Description	Establish a herb, vegetable and produce garden for a cohort of 25 women to teach and implement sustainable gardening practices at the Centre and to continue at home. The program is designed to address how women living in high density housing can make effective changes to their health and impact on the environment by learning from garden experts in a community-driven activity. Objectives: · Educate participants on how to plant, cultivate, compost and apply water minimisation methods to grow a sustainable garden area; · Engage with disadvantaged and isolated community members to contribute in a community-driven setting using gardening as a common platform; and · Collaborate with garden experts to maximise the use and application of the garden space. Outcomes: · Develop an ongoing educational corridor that will enable future groups to learn from the first cohort and garden experts; · Address health and wellbeing concerns related to dependence on store-bought produce through an improved understanding of growing and cooking fresh fruit and vegetables; and · Establish community connection through shared learning experiences and contributions to the garden space.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	All groups are required to sign in on an attendance sheet and will also require QR code registration on arrival. Social distancing and participant numbers will be monitored to ensure adherence with NSW Health Guidelines.
Beneficiaries	25 women and their families
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $4,410 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 2 Strengthening and Protecting Our Environment and meets the Sustainable Environment Grant Program’s funding priorities. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 a); b); e); and f).

Applicant	Georges River Environmental Education Centre
Project	Science in a box
Amount Requested	$5,000	Total Project Cost	$5,000
Location	Georges River Environmental Education Centre, Chipping Norton	Date	June 2021 - December 2021
Description	Create five Science in a Box kits including: Ant Box; Bird Box; Bee Box; Bug Box, and a Sustainability Box to lend out to our local schools for teachers to use to deliver authentic citizen science investigations in school grounds. Suggestions on how to improve the school habitats will also be included so students can raise more sustainable actions in their school and home environments. Objectives: · Assemble and distribute five Science in a Box Kits to lend to local schools, including tools and resources for students to conduct and actively participate in experiments and investigations on school grounds; · Provide an innovative learning experience direct to schools where COVID-19 restrictions limit excursion and incursion opportunities; · Reduce barrier for teachers and schools without science backgrounds or equipment to deliver real hands-on science in school grounds; and · Generate prospects for students to improve school habitats through follow-up lessons, such as planting local flowers to promote native bee species. Outcomes: · Increase the usage of specialist learning tools and the number of students who have an opportunity to conduct hands on investigations; · Conduct projects to improve the biodiversity in participating school’s gardens and recreation areas; and · Create an easily maintainable and ongoing resource that will benefit education networks beyond the funding period.
COVID-19 Safety Plan	The ‘Science in a Box’ project is primarily providing resources and specialised science teaching tools and equipment to schools to use in their own classrooms. It will be a suggestion to schools using the resources to wipe any equipment with alcohol-based wipes before and after it is used at the school, and between student use as a precaution. Georges River Environmental Education Centre staff will also sanitise the equipment on its return to the Centre. Schools using the equipment will also be provided with a copy of the NSW Department of Education’s guidelines on preventing the spread of COVID-19
Beneficiaries	· 50 Department of Education Primary Schools in the Liverpool LGA; · Catholic and Independent Schools in the Liverpool LGA; and · Teachers, teacher’s aides and families of participating schools.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $5,000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Direction 2 Strengthening and Protecting Our Environment and meets the Sustainable Environment Grant Program’s funding priorities Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 a); c); e); and f).

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$100,000	$30,130	10,000	$20,130
COMMUNITY GRANTS
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$102,000	$92,000	Nil	$92,000
MATCHING GRANTS
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$200,000	$185,000	$15,000	$170,000
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT GRANTS*
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$75,000	$59,150	$9,410	$49,740
COMBINED FUNDING BALANCE
Combined Budget	Combined Balance	Total recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$477,000	$366,280	$34,410	$331,870

* Sustainable Environment Grants funding is via a rate levy and is only eligible to be used for the Sustainable Environment Grants Program.

Environment

Support schools and community groups to play an active role in reducing their impact on the environment and implementing environmentally sustainable actions.

Social

Support community organisations and groups to deliver services.

Civic Leadership

Role model to applicants, residents, and general public COVID-19 safe practices and procedures when supporting funding requests.

Legislative

Local Government Act 1993 - s356.

Risk

Risk of supporting these activities is considered low. Applicants have provided information on their compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines published by NSW Health.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Grants, Donations and Corporate Sponsorship Policy (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Community & Culture Report

COM 02

The 60th Anniversary of Australian Air League - Moorebank Squadron

Strategic Direction	Creating Connection Celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise heritage
File Ref	181854.2021
Report By	Alyson Infanti - Civic Officer Thomas Wheeler - Heritage Officer
Approved By	Tina Bono - Acting Director Community & Culture David Smith – Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

On 18 July 2021, the Australian Air League Moorebank Squadron celebrates the 60^th Anniversary of the Australian Air League within the Liverpool Local Government Area. The Australian Air League first established the City of Liverpool Squadron in February 1961 and would meet at the Memorial School of Arts, and later at the Liverpool Public School. Moorebank Squadron was formed in 1998 and after a period of inaction was re-formed in 2010.

The Squadron approached Council at the end of 2020 seeking support for the 60^th Anniversary celebrations and at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 24 February 2021, Liverpool City Council resolved to:

1. Congratulate the Australian Air League Moorebank Squadron on their 60^th Year Anniversary of active service to the Liverpool and the South West Sydney Area;

2. Support the celebration of their 60^th Year Anniversary in any means possible, including delegating to the CEO the ability to provide support (staffing etc);

3. Provide $20,000 from funds which were previously budgeted for the New Zealand business event and redirect to the Commemoration event that they plan for Sunday 18^th July 2021, so that Liverpool City and its residents can participate in celebrating and acknowledging their achievements with them; and .

4. Investigate the opportunity for the Australian Air League Moorebank Squadron to be granted the Keys to the City as part of the Commemoration event.

This report back to Council is in response to Item No.4 and ongoing discussions with the Australian Air League Moorebank Squadron and the progress they are making with NSW Police and other relevant local organisations for the holding of a Freedom of Entry on 18^th July 2021.

The granting of Freedom of Entry by a Local Government Authority is a recognition of a military organisation’s role within the community and the gaining of trust with the community by the organisation. There is a precedent to granting Freedom of Entry to the Australian Air League and this report indicates that there are no barriers to Council granting Freedom of Entry to the Australian Air League – Moorebank Squadron.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Grant Freedom of Entry to the Australian Air League Moorebank Squadron on 18 July 2021; and

2. Bestow on the Australian Air League Moorebank Squadron a scroll signed by the Mayor and CEO granting Freedom of Entry.

REPORT

What is a Freedom of Entry?

The granting of Freedom of Entry is the highest accolade a town or city can bestow upon a group or individual and it is no less readily won or lightly given today than it was centuries ago.

The origins of the act date to the medieval period, where in Continental Europe and the British Isles, fortress walls afforded cities protection from incursions by outlaw bands and attacks by feudal lords. The citizens of those walled cities wisely refused to allow entry to armed groups, including troops, unless they were sure that those arms would not be used against them.

As cities and towns were invariably situated on main roads and at principal road junctions, denial of entry imposed great hardship on troops ‘on the march’. Food and arms could not be replenished and it became necessary to take long detours over difficult terrain to reach a given destination or objective. Troops soon saw the merit in establishing good relations with the Corporations and citizens of walled cities and by good conduct earned the privilege of entry and passage. This privilege, not readily won and highly prized, was known as Freedom of Entry.

Hence the granting of permission to a formed body of armed men to enter a city became the mark of trust and confidence in which that body was held by its citizens.

Freedom of Entry customary relates to military organisations with the more civil Key to the City for civilian organisations or individuals.

Request for Freedom of Entry by Australian Air League – Moorebank Squadron

A formal request from the Australian Air League – Moorebank Squadron to be granted Freedom of Entry by Council was received by the Mayor on 9 June 2021.

The Australian Air League is recognised as a paramilitary organisation which as per its definition means to be “organised similarly to a military force” with a paramilitary rank structure and drill program.

Further, up until 1941, the Australian Air League had a selective stream of cadets which went through intensive flying training and in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force had a direct entry into the armed forces. This provided the impetus for the creation of the Royal Australian Air Force Cadets.

Finally, precedent for the granting of Freedom of Entry to an Australian Air League squadron was set by the City of Sydney in 1994 with the granting of Freedom of Entry to the Australian Air League on the 60^th Anniversary of the organisation.

It is recommended that Council grant Freedom of Entry to the Australian Air League – Moorebank Squadron and for the organisation to enact its right to march through the city.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	The cost of the freedom of entry including the scroll is being met by the $20,000 already allocated by Council through a Grant.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	The risk is deemed to be Low.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Corporate Services Report

CORP 01

Investment Report May 2021

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Seek efficient and innovative methods to manage our resources
File Ref	137529.2021
Report By	Chi Nguyen - Accountant - Investments & Treasury Management
Approved By	Vishwa Nadan - Chief Financial Officer

Executive Summary

This report details Council’s investment portfolio and its performance for the month ended 31^st May 2021:

· Council held investments with a market value of $304 million.

· The economic environment globally, including Australia, suffered significantly from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The market value of Council’s investment in Floating Rate Notes (FRN) has since improved;

· RBA has decided to lower the cash rate to 0.10% with an indication to keep it at this level for next three years. This will have significant impact on Council’s interest earnings;

· The portfolio yield was 116 basis points above the AusBond Bank Bill index;

	AusBond Bank Bill Index (BBI)
Benchmark	0.06%
Portfolio yield	1.22%
Performance above benchmarks	1.16%

· Return on investment was $2.4m lower than the original budget. This does not take into account $1.1m capital gain on FRN’s;

· Council’s investment advisor, Amicus Advisory, has completed its review of Emerald Mortgage Backed Securities and recommends Council continue to hold its investments in the “Class A” and both “Class C” securities given current poor market pricing. MBS Securities are now not rated;

· 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 19.68% of its portfolio in ADI’s rated BBB and below.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receives and notes this report.

REPORT

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

Council’s Portfolio

At 31^st May 2021, Council held investments with a market value of $304 million. Council’s investment register detailing all its investments is provided as an attachment to this report. In summary, Council’s portfolio consisted of investments in:

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

Asset Class	Apr-21	Jun-20
Senior Debts (FRN's ,TCD's & FRB)*	101.35%	100.75%
MBS (Reverse Mortgage Backed Securities)	75.94%	62.11%
T-Corp Unit Trusts	103.19%	102.81%

*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) into 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.

· Floating Rate Note (FRN) - returns an aggregate of a fixed margin and a variable benchmark (usually BBSW).

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 19.68% of its portfolio in ADI’s rated BBB and below.

Emerald – Mortgaged Backed Securities

Council’s new investment advisor, Amicus Advisory, was asked on appointment to review Council’s investments in “grandfathered” mortgage backed securities. Amicus has completed its review and recommends Council continue to hold its investments in the “Class A” and both “Class C” securities given current poor market pricing. Notwithstanding this recommendation, Amicus has assessed that both “Class C” securities are likely to eventually default. However, Council will continue to receive interest up until default which is likely to be many years away. Fitch Rating Agency has decided to withdraw its rating on mortgage backed securities and as a result, Council investments in these securities are now classed non-rated.

Portfolio Maturity Profile

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

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

Overall Portfolio Credit Framework compliance to Investment Policy

Portfolio performance against relevant market benchmark.

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

The portfolio yield to 31^st May 2021 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 116 basis points (1.22% against 0.06%)

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 2021 is lower than the original budget by $2.4m. This does not take into account $1.1m capital gain on FRN’s.

Investment Portfolio at a Glance

Portfolio Performance

The portfolio yield to 31^st May 2021 exceeded the AusBond Bank Bill index by 116 basis points (1.22% against 0.06%).

Annual Income vs. Budget

Council’s investment interest income is lower than the original budget by $2.4m as at 31^st May 2021 and will be closely monitored.

Investment Policy Compliance

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

Economic Outlook – Reserve Bank of Australia

The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate on hold at 0.10 per cent in its meeting on 1^st June 2021. The current 0.10 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.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Council’s investment interest income is lower than the original budget by $2.4m as at 31^st May 2021 and will be closely monitored.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	Council is fully compliant with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 – Investment Order (authorized investments) and with reporting requirements under clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.
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. Market interest is expected to stay at its lowest rate for a long period and will continue to put pressure on Council’s budget.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Investment Report May 2021

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Corporate Services Report

CORP 02

Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032 - Community Engagement Strategy 2021-2022

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Encourage community participation in decision-making
File Ref	075940.2021
Report By	Hiba Soueid - Manager Corporate Strategy and Performance
Approved By	George Hampouris - Acting Director City Corporate

Executive Summary

The Local Government Act (1993) requires all councils to have a Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Resourcing Strategy in place.

The Act also states that each council must have in place a Community Engagement Strategy based on the principles of social justice in developing the Community Strategic Plan. The purpose of the Community Engagement Strategy is to demonstrate how Council intends to communicate with the community in the development of Liverpool’s Community Strategic Plan.

This report presents the Community Engagement Strategy 2021 – 2022 for consideration and endorsement.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the Community Engagement Strategy 2021 – 2022.

REPORT

The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, which was amended into the Local Government Act (1993) in 2009 replaced previous planning and reporting requirements with:

· A minimum 10-year Community Strategic Plan

· A four-year Delivery Program

· A one-year Operational Plan

· A Resourcing Strategy comprising of a 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, a 10-year Asset Management Plan and a four-year Workforce Management Plan.

The current Community Strategic Plan, Our Home, Liverpool 2027, was endorsed by Council on 26 April 2017. Newly appointed Council members must complete a review of the Community Strategic Plan by 30 June in the year following the election and roll forward the planning period for the term of Council to adhere to the minimum 10-year period of the Community Strategic Plan.

To guide the new Community Strategic Plan, Council is required to develop a Community Engagement Strategy that describes how Council will involve the community in planning for the future of Liverpool.

The Community Engagement Strategy must be based on the principles of social justice which are aimed at giving all members of the community an opportunity to be involved and have their views heard.

The Office of Local Government (OLG) outlines the principles of social justice as being:

· Equity – There should be fairness in decision making, prioritising and allocation of resources, particularly for those in need. Everyone should have a fair opportunity to participate in the future of the community. The planning process should take particular care to involve and protect the interests of people in vulnerable circumstances;

· Access – All people should have fair access to services, resources and opportunities to improve their quality of life;

· Participation – Everyone should have the maximum opportunity to genuinely participate in decisions which affect their lives; and

· Rights – Equal rights should be established and promoted, with opportunities provided for people from diverse linguistic, cultural and religious backgrounds to participate in community life.

The Community Engagement Strategy aims to:

· Ensure the consultation process is underpinned by the quadruple bottom line and encompasses the social, environmental, economic, and civic leadership priorities for Liverpool;

· Seek a broad range of community values, priorities and needs;

· Provide the community with adequate information to assist in decision making;

· Engage with the community on the basis of equality and fairness, to ensure active participation in the community engagement process; and

· Capture and evaluate community feedback to inform Liverpool’s future priorities and decision making.

The Community Engagement Strategy describes the key stakeholders in the community and the proposed methods of engagement to be used to connect with different groups. The Community Engagement Strategy will be implemented from July 2021 to March 2022.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	A total of $65,640 has been budgeted for 2021/2022.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities.
Civic Leadership	The community engagement strategy addresses several areas of civic leadership including: · Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media; · Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions; · Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision-making processes; and · Deliver services that are customer focused.
Legislative	The Community Engagement Strategy addresses Council’s responsibilities under section 402 (4) of the Local Government Act 1993 which stipulates: (4) “The council must establish and implement a strategy (its "community engagement strategy"), based on social justice principles, for engagement with the local community when developing the community strategic plan.”
Risk	Failure to operationalise the community engagement strategy with Council’s strategic plans and activities may result in lost opportunities to address community concerns leading to ratepayer dissatisfaction, and / or reputational damage.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Final Community Engagement Strategy 2021 - 9 June 2021 (Under separate cover)

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Corporate Services Report

CORP 03

Local Government Remunerational Tribunal Annual Report and Determination under sections 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1993

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	164430.2021
Report By	Jessica Saliba - Acting Coordinator Governance
Approved By	George Hampouris - Acting Director City Corporate

Executive Summary

On 23 April 2021 the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (the Tribunal) produced their Annual report and Determination under sections 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

It is recommended that Council notes this report and resolves to set the fees payable to the Mayor and Councillors within the limits as determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal.

The tribunal has determined a 2 per cent increase in the minimum and maximum fees applicable.

As part of this standing annual report to Council, the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy is reviewed annually for completeness. Council has made adjustments to this Policy to eliminate duplication, reflect current practices and adjust certain allowance categories (mailing and stationary) to reflect reasonableness and historical usage.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the 2021 Annual Report and Determination – LGRT;

2. Resolves to set the fees payable to the Mayor and Councillors for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 to an amount equal to the maximum allowable under the determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, dated 23 April 2021; and

3. Endorse the updated Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy.

REPORT

The requirements governing the Mayor and Councillors’ annual remuneration is outlined in Council’s adopted Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy.

On 23 April 2021 the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (the Tribunal) produced their Annual Report and Determination under sections 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act). The Tribunal determines the categories by which each council is classified, and the maximum and minimum amounts of fees to be paid to mayors and councillors.

There has been no change to the Council categories, Liverpool City Council remains in the Metropolitan large category.

The Tribunal has categorised “Metropolitan Large” councils as typically having a minimum population of 200,000 and may include features such as:

· Total operating revenue exceeding $200M per annum;

· The provision of significant regional services to greater Sydney including, major education, health retail sports and other recreation and cultural facilities;

· Significant industrial, commercial and residential centres and development corridors; and

· High population growth.

Councils that are categorised as “Metropolitan Large” are considered to have a sphere of economic influence and provide regional services considered to be greater than those of other metropolitan councils.

The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal has determined (effective 1 July 2021) that:

1. Pursuant to Section 239 of the Act that Liverpool City Council will be categorised a “Metropolitan Large” council; and

2. Pursuant to Section 241 of the Act, the annual fees to be paid to Councillors and Mayors in a Metropolitan Large Council, be a minimum of $18,800 and a maximum of $31,020. An additional fee is to be paid to the Mayor at a minimum of $39,940 and maximum of $90,370. These fees represent a 2 per cent increase which is consistent with the government’s policy on wages.

In recognition of the increasing workload and time commitments required by the Mayor and Councillors, and noting that almost all metropolitan councils have adopted the tribunal maximum, it is recommended that Council set the fees payable to the Mayor and Councillors for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 to the maximum allowable within the above limits.

The Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy has been updated to eliminate duplication, reflect current practices and adjust certain allowance categories to reflect reasonableness and historical usage. An outline of the changes have been itemised below. The amendments are also reflected in the Policy as “tracked changes”. The Policy can be viewed in Attachment 3.

· Defined IT consumables;

· Reduced the amount of allowance per calendar year for mailing and stationary from $6,000 to $1,000 per Councillor;

· Updated clause 4.5.1 (e) to include meeting rooms at 52 Scott Street Liverpool;

· Updated clause 4.6.2 to add a new subsection to reflect that Council will reimburse the cost of associated IT consumables for Council issued and owned equipment up to an amount of $500;

· Updated Information Technology details in clause 4.6.3;

· Deleted clause 4.6.3 as it was a duplicate;

· Updated clause 4.7.2 to be consistent with clause 4.7.1; and

· Added a subclause (f) under clause 4.8.2 to reflect the allowance for attending the Sydney Western City Planning Panel meeting.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	The fees to be paid have been included in the 2021-2022 budget
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Section 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1994 (LG Act)
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Annual Report and Determination

2. OLG Circular 2021

3. Updated Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy (changes tracked)

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Infrastructure & Environment Report

INF 01

Integrated Pest Management Policy and Strategy

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Develop, and advocate for, plans that support safe and friendly communities
File Ref	167828.2021
Report By	Michael Zengovski - Manager City Environment
Approved By	Raj Autar - Director Infrastructure & Environment

Executive Summary

Council, at its meeting held on 30 September 2020, resolved that an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy and Strategy be prepared.

This report provides the draft IPM Policy and an update on the development of the associated Strategy.

The draft IPM Policy and draft scope for the IPM Strategy were presented to the Environment Advisory Committee (EAC) at its meeting held on 12 April 2021 for their feedback. The feedback received from the EAC primarily related to matters that will be considered during the development of the IPM Strategy.

It is now proposed to progress the development of the IPM Strategy. It is anticipated that the Policy and Strategy will be placed on public exhibition concurrently once the Strategy has been developed.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes this report;

2. Endorses the draft Integrated Pest Management Policy; and

3. Receives a further report upon finalisation of the Integrated Pest Management Policy and Strategy, with the view to placing them on public exhibition.

REPORT

Background

At its meeting held on 30 September 2020, Council resolved to:

1. Develop an Integrated Pest Management Policy and Strategy for the Liverpool LGA and report back to Council by the first February 2021 meeting, with the strategy to follow subsequently; and

2. Include a plan for community awareness and engagement of the policy and strategy within the LGA.

Update on the Integrated Pest Management Policy and Strategy

The draft Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy aims to guide the effective management of priority pests in a way that minimises potential harm to human health and the environment. It primarily applies to priority pests (animals and plants) on Council land, but also recognises community awareness and engagement, biosecurity matters, and health related regulatory roles on private land. A copy of the draft policy is attached to this report.

The draft IPM Policy and draft scope for the IPM Strategy were presented to the Environment Advisory Committee (EAC) at its meeting held on 12 April 2021 for their feedback.

A summary of the comments received from the EAC is provided as an attachment to this report. The feedback received from the EAC primarily related to matters that would be the subject of the Integrated Pest Management Strategy, rather than the Policy. This feedback will be considered during the development of the Strategy. No points specific to the Policy were raised other than minor formatting and wording suggestions.

Next steps

It is now proposed to progress the development of the associated Strategy. Council will engage a suitable consultant to prepare the Strategy.

The Strategy will provide detailed information on IPM matters, including pertinent principles, practices and strategic framework. It will provide an overview of pest related issues for the Liverpool City Council Local Government Area, and identify priority pests (animals and plants) and actions. Collaborative opportunities will be identified, and community education and engagement initiatives will be explored.

Ongoing consultation with the EAC and other stakeholders will be undertaken throughout the development of the Strategy.

It is anticipated that the Policy and Strategy will be placed on public exhibition concurrently once the Strategy has been developed. The Strategy development is likely to take approximately six months to ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	The Integrated Pest Management Policy and Strategy aim to identify pest control measures that are cost effective.
Environment	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	Community education and awareness will form a key element of the Integrated Pest Management Strategy.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community.
Legislative	Compliance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW).
Risk	Improved management of pest related risks is a key aim of the Integrated Pest Management Policy and Strategy.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Integrated Pest Management Policy

2. Feedback received from Environment Advisory Committee

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Infrastructure & Environment Report

INF 02

Feasibility of Establishing a Koala Hospital and Sanctuary

Strategic Direction	Strengthening and Protecting our Environment Protect and enhance bushland, rivers and the visual landscape
File Ref	167850.2021
Report By	Michael Zengovski - Manager City Environment
Approved By	Raj Autar - Director Infrastructure & Environment

Executive Summary

Council, at its meeting held on 27 May 2020, determined that a detailed business case be developed for the establishment of a koala hospital and sanctuary in the LGA, including its viability and estimated costs.

Council engaged a consultant that specialises in koala related matters to undertake this study, which has now been completed.

This report presents the findings of the koala hospital and sanctuary business case, and feedback received from the Environment Advisory Committee (EAC).

The study concluded that there is a relatively low number of animals requiring care within the likely catchment area (an average of approximately 26 koalas per year). This would not justify the considerable costs that would be incurred by the establishment and ongoing management of a koala hospital or sanctuary.

Based on the study findings and EAC feedback, it is recommended that a koala specific hospital or sanctuary is not pursued. An alternative option is to offer support to the existing veterinary care network, such as sponsoring the existing Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services (Sydney Wildlife) mobile wildlife clinic.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes this report;

2. Notes the recommendation not to pursue the establishment of a koala hospital or sanctuary in the LGA; and

3. Explores ways to support the existing veterinary care network for wildlife.

REPORT

Background

Council, at its meeting held on 27 May 2020, resolved that a detailed business case be developed. The intent of the business case was to assess the demand for a koala hospital and sanctuary within the LGA, including its viability and estimated costs.

Council engaged a consultant (Biolink Ecological Consultants Pty Ltd) that specialises in koala related matters to undertake this study, which has now been completed. The Environment Advisory Committee (EAC) has been consulted, with the findings of the Biolink study being presented at their meeting on 12 April 2021. A copy of the business case is attached.

Business case for a koala/wildlife hospital and sanctuary

Needs analysis

The Biolink study provides a needs analysis for both a koala specific hospital, as well as a general wildlife hospital that could cater for a broad range of native animals.

The analysis concludes that an average of approximately 26 koalas are likely to require veterinary care annually across a catchment that extends beyond the Liverpool LGA. In contrast, other koala hospitals treat much larger numbers of koalas annually (approximately 250 at Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and 350 at Lismore Koala Care and Research Centre).

The analysis indicates that there were other native animal species, such as flying foxes, that require care in much larger numbers. Veterinary care for wildlife across south west Sydney is currently provided by an informal network of vets, including the Camden Avian, Reptile & Exotic Pet Hospital.

Feasibility analysis including financial implications

The feasibility of a wildlife hospital and sanctuary was also assessed, examining licencing requirements, land zoning and likely expenditure (both establishment and ongoing costs). This assessment considered both a standard static facility model, and a mobile hospital model.

The establishment cost for a mobile wildlife hospital can vary greatly (approximately $200,000 - $700,000 based on the cost of establishing existing facilities). Ongoing costs are variable, depending on the size and scope of the venture. Running costs for existing koala facilities range from approximately $450,000 (Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Hospital) to $1 million (Port Macquarie Koala Hospital) per annum.

Cost estimates for new wildlife facilities are summarised in the following table.

Facility type	Establishment cost	Ongoing cost (per annum)
Mobile hospital	$200,000 - $700,000¹	>$250,000²
Static hospital	$3M³	$450,000-$1M⁴

1. Estimate is based on cost of the Sydney Wildlife Mobile Care Unit (a modified motorhome) and Byron Bay Mobile Wildlife Hospital (a modified semitrailer).

2. Estimate is based on anticipated running cost of the Byron Bay Mobile Wildlife Hospital.

3. Estimate is based on cost to establish the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Hospital. Cost excludes property acquisition, contingency and feasibility studies.

4. Estimate is based on ongoing costs for the Port Stephens ($450,000 pa) and Port Macquarie Koala Hospital ($700,000 to $1 million pa).

The funding models for existing facilities were examined, noting that most were reliant on a combination of donations (including crowd funding) and tourism revenue. Some have been reliant upon grants that are not currently available. It has been reported that Taronga Zoo recently received approximately $30 million from the NSW State Budget to expand their wildlife hospital (due to open in 2024).

A sanctuary or wildlife-tourism venture would need to be a separate enterprise to a wildlife hospital as animals undertaking treatment cannot be displayed and there are different licencing requirements.

Study conclusions

The establishment of a koala specific hospital or sanctuary was not recommended by the study given the relatively low number of animals requiring care within the likely catchment area (an average of approximately 26 koalas per year).

Biolink identified alternative options for Council to consider to support wildlife care, including for species such as flying foxes. Of the options presented in the study, it is considered that supporting the existing network of veterinary clinics treating wildlife is a measure that could generate environmental benefits.

Environment Advisory Committee (EAC) consultation

Biolink presented the findings of their study to the EAC meeting on 12 April 2021. A copy of the study was distributed to committee members after the meeting for feedback.

A summary of the feedback received from the EAC is attached to this report. The EAC feedback consistently expressed support of the study’s conclusions that a koala specific hospital would not be viable, and that a wider wildlife care approach could be considered.

Inquiry into koala populations and habitat in NSW

A parliamentary inquiry into koalas was established in 2019. A series of recommendations were made, including that the NSW Government support local councils to conserve koala habitats. It was also recommended that the NSW Government support the establishment of a well-resourced network of wildlife hospitals in key areas of the state, including south west Sydney. These recommendations were raised in the feedback received from the EAC.

The support identified by the NSW Government in response to these inquiry recommendations is of limited applicability to the establishment of a facility within the Liverpool LGA. The NSW Government support for partnerships with local councils for veterinary care is limited to locations on the north and mid-north coast of NSW, and their support for wildlife hospitals within Sydney is limited to Taronga Zoo.

Recommendations

Based on the Biolink study and EAC feedback, it is recommended that a koala hospital or sanctuary is not pursued. The considerable costs involved (both establishment and ongoing management) would not be justified by the small number of koalas requiring care.

Potential partnerships would not influence the feasibility of a koala hospital or sanctuary. The study is based on a catchment area that covers the neighbouring local government areas that may reasonably be serviced by the facility. The estimated 26 koalas per year that require treatment across the catchment area would not justify a koala specific facility. Council has contacted Campbelltown City Council to gauge their interest in a joint koala or wildlife care facility and was informed that there was currently limited interest.

An alternative option could be to offer support to the existing veterinary care network, such as through donations or sponsorship. Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services (Sydney Wildlife) currently operates a mobile wildlife clinic within the region, which is currently under-utilised. The provision of sponsorship and/or a suitable location to regularly set up the clinic may improve the availability of this service.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries.
Environment	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	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	Local Government Act 1993, Section 36 Companion Animals Act 1998, Sections 14 and 30
Risk	There are potential financial risks associated with some facility models presented within the business case associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Biolink Pty Ltd (June 2021) Business Case for a Koala/Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary in the Liverpool Local Government Area (Under Separate Cover)

2. Summary of feedback received from Environment Advisory Committee

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Committee Reports

CTTE 02

Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 30 April 2021

Strategic Direction	Leading through Collaboration Strive for best practice in all Council processes
File Ref	160183.2021
Report By	Chris Van Zyl - Acting Head of Audit, Risk and Improvement
Approved By	Dr Eddie Jackson - Chief Executive Officer

Executive Summary

This report is tabled in order to present the Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 30 April 2021.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council

1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 30 April 2021;

2. Adopt the revised draft Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Charter; and

3. Adopt the revised draft Internal Audit Charter.

REPORT

The Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee held on 30 April 2021 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.

The committee endorsed the revised draft ARIC Charter and Internal Audit Charter. The Charters are attached under separate cover for adoption by Council.

ARIC Charter (Terms of Reference)

The objective of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees is to provide independent assistance to Liverpool City Council by monitoring, reviewing and providing advice about the organisation’s governance processes, risk management and control frameworks and its external accountability obligations.

The operation of sections 428A and 428B of the Local Government Act 1993, will be supported by new regulations. These will prescribe the requirements that councils are to comply with when appointing their Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and establishing their internal audit function.

The Local Government Regulation will also prescribe a Model Internal Audit Charter and Model Terms of Reference for Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees which all councils must adopt and comply with. The key requirements that will ultimately be prescribed by the Local Government Regulation under the new framework is:

(a) each council is to have an independent Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

(b) the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is to operate according to terms of reference, based on model terms of reference, approved by the governing body of the council in consultation with the Committee

(c) the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is to comprise of three to five independent members who are prequalified via the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation’s Prequalification Scheme: Audit and Risk Committee Independent Chairs and Members

(d) Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee members and the Chair are to serve a three to five-year term. A member’s term cannot exceed eight years and the Chair’s term cannot exceed five years

(e) the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is to meet quarterly, with the ability to hold extra meetings if required. A council’s general manager and Chief Audit Officer should attend except where excluded by the Committee

(f) Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee members are to comply with council’s Code of Conduct and the conduct requirements of the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation’s Prequalification Scheme: Audit and Risk Committee Independent Chairs and Members

(g) disputes between the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, the general manager and/or the Chief Audit Officer are to be resolved by the governing body of the council, and

(h) the general manager is to nominate a council employee/s to provide secretariat support to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. Minutes must be recorded for all committee meetings.

Liverpool City Council’s ARIC Charter (Terms of Reference) has been reviewed and aligned with the NSW Treasury Model Charters (TPP20-08). The main changes in the revised ARIC Charter for Liverpool City Council is:

(i) Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee members and the Chair are to serve a three to five-year term. A member’s term cannot exceed eight years and the Chair’s term cannot exceed five years

(j) disputes between the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, the general manager and/or the Chief Audit Officer are to be resolved by the governing body of the council.

The proposed framework further increases the number of independent members on the committee and excludes Councillors as voting members and attendees.

Liverpool City Council Mayor and the ARIC Chair have provided written submissions to the Office of Local Government in November 2019, expressing concerns that if proposed changes to Liverpool City Council’s, Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees current membership composition (currently being 3 independent members, the Deputy Mayor and a nominated Councillor) were to proceed, resulting in the exclusion of Councillors, it would dilute the Committee’s ability to communicate to Council in a meaningful way.

Council understands that the OLG have received similar submissions and this provision is likely to change. It is therefore proposed to maintain the current membership of the committee. A further review of membership will be included in a future review of the ARIC Charter.

Internal Audit Charter

Liverpool City Council has an established Internal Audit function as a key component of Council’s governance framework. The Internal Audit Charter provides the framework which guides how internal audit is conducted.

The Internal Audit Charter has been reviewed and aligned with the NSW Treasury Model Charters (TPP20-08). The Treasury Model Charter aligns with the existing Charter and that of which is proposed under the new audit and risk framework for local councils in NSW.

There are no significant changes to the Internal Audit Charter other than minor alignments.

Actions

The minutes contain the following actions that will be managed through the regular reports and resolution tracking document:

· Liverpool Civic Place

Receive LCP updates tabled at Council meetings, to enhance transparency and consistency of reported information.

· Chain of Responsibility - Gap Audit

Receive a further update on the actions taken by management to address the reported findings and recommendations.

· City Deals Open Data Project

Receive a response on whether the information is available for people with a disability and those with English as a second language.

· Outstanding Training

Receive a report on all training outstanding across Council, to enhance oversight over Council’s governance and risk management frameworks. The report should include but not be limited to Code of Conduct, Fraud and Corruption, Conflicts of Interest and the risk of non-compliance.

· City Deal Risk Rationale

Receive a further update on the City Deals risk on the rationale used in rating the risk.

· Key Strategic Project Risks

Receive future summary reports on key strategic projects such as LCP, asbestos rehabilitation and City Deals.

· Litigant Policy

Receive confirmation on whether Council has a current litigant policy.

· Long-term Property Acquisitions / Hardships

Receive clarification on whether the properties identified under the Moorebank Voluntary Acquisition Scheme was included in the report.

· ICAC Operation Dasha - Gap Analysis

Receive updates on the implementation of any corrective actions identified in the corrective actions through Internal Audit’s normal tracking system.

· Process Mapping Way Forward

Receive future updates on the conversion progress of process maps into Policies, Procedures and Standards within RelianSys.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Local Government Act 1993, sections 8B and 23A
Risk	The committee reviewed several reports, including Council’s Top 10 strategic risks, full risk register, chain of responsibility audit findings, Liverpool Civic Place, and the IP&R performance update.

ATTACHMENTS

1. ARIC Final Minutes 30 April 2021

2. Draft Audit Risk and Improvement Committee Charter 2021

3. Draft Internal Audit Charter 2021

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Committee Reports

CTTE 04

Minutes of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 May 2021

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Advocate for, and develop, transport networks to create an accessible city
File Ref	105592.2021
Report By	Charles Wiafe - Service Manager Transport Management
Approved By	David Smith - Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

This report presents the recommendations of the Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 May 2021. At the meeting, the Committee considered ten (10) agenda items, four (4) technical discussion items and seventeen (17) general business items.

A copy of the meeting minutes, incorporating the Committee’s recommendations on the agenda items is included in Attachment 1.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the following recommendations of the Committee:

Item 1 - Adams Road, Luddenham – Proposed Traffic Calming Devices.

· Approves the proposed raised threshold, pedestrian refuge, and associated signs and linemarking scheme along Adams Road, Luddenham.

· Detailed design of the pedestrian refuge be forwarded to TfNSW and Police for review and endorsement prior to installation.

· Council undertakes consultation with affected residents prior to installation.

Item 2 - Adams Roads Luddenham – Proposed Traffic Management Plan for road reconstruction.

· Approves full road closure of the affected road sections of Adams Road and Anton Road during the six months construction period, with conditions including signposted detour route and placement of variable message signboards at both ends of the roads.

Item 3 - Nuwarra Road and Balanada Avenue, Moorebank – Proposed intersection treatment

· Approves the proposed changes to the Nuwarra Road/Balanada Avenue intersection and associated signs and linemarking scheme.

· Council undertakes consultation with affected residents prior to installation.

· Monitor traffic conditions following implementation of the proposed changes.

Item 4 - Charlton Avenue, Chipping Norton – Request for a pedestrian refuge.

· Approves the proposed pedestrian refuge in Charlton Avenue, Chipping Norton, at the front of House No. 289.

· Detailed design of the pedestrian refuge be forwarded to TfNSW for review and endorsement prior to installation.

· Council undertakes consultation with affected residents prior to installation.

Item 5 - Skyline Crescent, Horningsea Park - Proposed on-street heavy vehicle parking.

· Approves the signs and linemarking scheme to permit heavy vehicle parking after business hours along Skyline Crescent.

Item 6 - Vinny Road, Edmondson Park – Proposed traffic calming facilities.

· Approves installation of splitter islands to provide pedestrian refuges on all approaches to the existing Vinny Road/Dalmatia Avenue intersection roundabout; and two midblock raised thresholds across sections of Vinny Road.

· Detailed design of the pedestrian refuge be forwarded to TfNSW for review and endorsement prior to installation.

· Council undertakes consultation with adjoining residents who could be affected by the proposed facilities, prior to installation.

Item 7 - Delfin Drive, Wattle Grove – Proposed pedestrian refuge.

· Approves the proposed pedestrian refuge in Delfin Drive between Cola Court and Tweed Court, Wattle Grove.

Item 8 - Ironbark Avenue, Casula - Proposed Signs and Line Marking Scheme.

· Approves the proposed signs and line marking scheme.

· Council undertakes consultation with adjoining residents who could be affected by the proposed signs and line marking scheme, prior to installation.

Item 9 - Elizabeth Street, Liverpool – Request for a Works Zone and associated relocation of existing Bus Zone into Works Zone in Elizabeth Street at the front of Westfields.

· Approves the proposed Works Zone approximately 70m long along the section of Elizabeth Street on the eastbound approach to the signalised pedestrian crossing adjacent to Macquarie Mall and associated reconfiguration of the existing Bus Zone, for approximately 12 months.

· The bus zone east of Macquarie Mall be extended by approximately 14m.

Item 10 - Items Approved Under Delegated Authority.

· Notes the approved items under Delegated Authority.

REPORT

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

Four technical discussion and 17 general business items were considered, and the recommended actions are as follows:

Technical Discussion Items

TD1 – Elizabeth Drive/Mclean Street, Liverpool – existing marked pedestrian crossing.

Council to investigate relocation of the pedestrian crossing to the west and present to a future committee meeting.

TD2 - Parking bays along narrow streets.

Subsequent to correspondence from the Parliamentary Secretary for TfNSW, TfNSW representatives have advised that line marking on the road verge without paving is not appropriate to accommodate parking. Clr Rhodes requested that representation be made to the Office of Local Government or TfNSW for further clarification.

TD3 – Nuwarra Road and Maddecks Avenue, Moorebank - Request for red-light and speed camera.

The Committee did not raise any objections to the nomination of the Nuwarra Road/Maddecks Avenue intersection for installation of red-light and speed camera.

TD4 – TNSW Digital Kerbside Pilot.

Railway Street carries heavy traffic that is exiting Liverpool. Macquarie Street may be a better preference for placing the signage and sensors.

Approval under delegated authority will be sought for the required signs to be installed along Macquarie Street. In addition to Macquarie Street, other streets could be considered. Traffic flow along Macquarie Street including at intersections are to be monitored as part of the trial.

General Business Items

GB1 - School advisory ‘Kiss and Ride’ signs – Trial of new signs.

Council has already started placing similar advisory signs along frontages of schools in the LGA with ‘Kiss and Ride’ zones as shown below.

However, subject to funding allocation, the signs that Camden Council is trialing would be trialed at a number of schools to assess its effectiveness. The Committee supported the above recommendation.

GB2 - 139 Reilly Street, Lurnea – Request for additional parking restriction signs.

Since the request, transverse linemarking has been marked close to the driveways, and additional parking restrictions at the preschool frontage are not supported. The Committee supported the above recommendation.

GB3 - Weir Crescent, Lurnea - Traffic Speeding.

The street is approximately 300m long, and in view of the current speed profile, traffic calming devices are not supported. The Police is requested to undertake speed enforcement and provide feedback on enforcement.

The Police advised that speed enforcement has been carried out and traffic calming is not required.

GB4 - Braidwood Drive, Prestons and Christie Street, Liverpool – Update on speed enforcement.

The Police to provide an update on the speed enforcement. Council to assess whether centre line marking can be installed to demarcate opposing traffic movements and accommodate staggered parking along the northern and southern sides of the road.

Due to the road layout there is opportunity for speeding. However, the Police is enforcing the speed limit along Braidwood Drive. In addition, the Police outlined that its enforcement has not identified burnout marks along Christie Street.

Test driving on the street by the nearby automobile companies could be contributing to the resident’s complaints. An update will be provided from highway patrol for engineering treatments if necessary.

GB5 - Bardia Parade to Bardia Pathway, Holsworthy – Request for a marked pedestrian crossing.

The location be investigated with a view to provide an upgrade to the current pedestrian refuge that would allow pedestrians to cross Bardia Parade safely in two stages. The Committee supported the above recommendation.

GB6 - Manning Street, Warwick Street and Munday Street, Warwick Farm – Concerns about heavy vehicle parking.

Council Rangers are patrolling the streets to enforce the road rule requirement. The Committee expressed concern that the racing precinct is attracting heavy vehicle parking from the nearby industrial development. Given this continues to pose a problem, signs to limit heavy vehicle parking will be considered.

GB7 - Atkinson Street – Request for the No Stopping Parking signs across driveways Unit blocks 3-5 and 7-9 Atkinson Street.

The site inspection indicates that the parking lines have been provided at the driveway which may impact on the sight distance.

A sketch plan has been prepared indicating that the existing parking lines are reline marked approx. 3m from the driveways. An edgeline and 10mm BB lines are also proposed to demarcate traffic and parking around the sweeping bend.

The existing 2P 8am-10pm restrictions in the remaining section at the front of the unit development will remain and ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the opposite side at the front of the papermill development will remain unaffected. The Committee is requested to approve the revised proposal. The Committee supported the above recommendation.

GB8 - Kurrajong Road, Prestons - Bridge over the M7 Motorway.

The police outlined that, relinemarking to permit motorists to use the kerbside lane would increase road capacity and cater for on-street parking. However, there could be a risk of merging traffic movements. Council is to investigate in consultation with the Police and Transport for NSW.

GB9 - Huon Crescent – Request for bollards to restrict parking in existing No Stopping Zone.

Council will review the existing parking restrictions with a view to improve self- enforcement of the existing restrictions.

In addition, Council Rangers have been requested to frequently patrol the street and enforce the existing/amended parking restrictions. The Committee supported the above recommendation.

GB10 - Airfield Drive, Len Waters Estate – reduce truck parking.

The existing arrangement can be maintained. The parking generates garbage and Council’s waste management unit has been requested to clean the area regularly. Clr Harle recommended that Council install or place garbage bins as a trial to address the concern. City Presentation will be requested to install garbage bins for the trial.

GB11 - Six Schools - Proposed Raised Thresholds.

Construction activities of the following five sites have commenced and is likely to be completed by June 2021.

Cabramatta Avenue, Miller – St Therese

Dalmeny Drive, Prestons – Dalmeny Public School

Main Street, Currans Hill – Holy Spirit Catholic School

South Liverpool Road, Heckenberg – Heckenberg Primary School

Maxwell Avenue, Ashcroft – Ashcroft Public School

Delegated approval of the following remaining two sites would be reported to the Committee at a future meeting prior to undertaking the works. The Committee raised no objection to this item.

GB12 - 4-8 Lyn Parade, Prestons.

The Committee agreed that banning the outward right turn would assist, while allowing an inward left and right turn. A revised drawing is required.

GB13 - Nuwarra Road, between Brickmakers Road and M5 underpass.

Clr Harle outlined that he has received residents’ complaints that the recently resurfaced road is uneven, and it appears that the resurfacing is not completed. He requested that the contractor be requested to address this concern. The project manager will be requested to investigate and advise of the options to improve the pavement surface.

GB14 - Fifteenth Avenue and Cowpasture Road Intersection.

Clr Harle expressed concern about traffic noise from motorcyclists particularly on the weekends and requested the Police to include the intersection in their Highway patrol. The Police representative advised that he would request highway patrol to investigate. In addition, if required, assistance will be sought from EPA.

GB15 - Moorebank Intermodal Traffic Study.

Clr Harle enquired whether Council has been given a copy of the intermodal traffic study that was carried out by TfNSW. It was advised that RMS engaged two consultancy groups to carry out the modelling in two parts – Part A involving base modelling and Part B involving modelling of future traffic conditions and possible improvement solutions. Council has been given access to a portion of the base model that was used for further assessment in the Liverpool City Centre. However, Council has not been given access to the detailed assessment models.

GB16 - Widening roads for parking.

Clr Harle enquired about the criteria being used to select roads that indented parking spaces are proposed to be constructed. It was outlined that the criteria includes on-street parking demand, proximity to public amenities, whether the road verge can accommodate on-street parking and for pedestrian movements. A report to be submitted to the June Council meeting will include this criteria.

GB17 - Vehicle accident Walder Road, Hammondville shops, carparking location

Council advised that physical barriers such as wheel stops will be installed to stop such crashes.

Budget impact of matters arising from the minutes

Item	Description	Funding, Indicative Cost and Timing
1	Adams Road, Luddenham – Proposed Traffic Calming Devices.	TfNSW Indicative Cost - $270,000. Timing – April 2022.
2	Adams Roads Luddenham – Proposed Traffic Management Plan for road reconstruction.	(Developer) - WSA Timing – December 2022.
3	Nuwarra Road and Balanada Avenue, Moorebank – Proposed intersection Treatment.	Council’s traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $70,000. Timing – April 2022.
4	Charlton Avenue, Chipping Norton – Request for a pedestrian refuge	Council’s traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $40,000. Timing – June 2022.
5	Skyline Crescent, Horningsea Park - Proposed on-street heavy vehicle parking.	Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $5,000. Timing – August 2021.
6	Vinny Road, Edmondson Park – Proposed traffic calming facilities.	Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $50,000. Timing – December 2021.
7	Delfin Drive, Wattle Grove – Proposed pedestrian refuge.	Council’s minor traffic facilities project Indicative Cost - $30,000. Timing – June 2022.
8	Ironbark Avenue, Casula - Proposed Signs and Line Marking Scheme	TfNSW grant funding# Indicative Cost - $5,000 signs and linemarking only. Timing – October 2021.
9	Elizabeth Street, Liverpool – Request for a Works Zone and associated relocation of existing Bus Zone into Works Zone in Elizabeth Street at the front of Westfields.	Developer Indicative Cost - $3,000. Timing – July 2021.
10	Items Approved Under Delegated Authority	TfNSW block grant funding Indicative Cost - $10,000. Timing – August 2021.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Provide efficient parking for the City Centre. Deliver a high-quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues.
Environment	Promote an integrated and user-friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Support access and services for people with a disability. Improve road and pedestrian safety.
Civic Leadership	Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	Roads Act.
Risk	The risk is considered Low. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Liverpool Pedestrian Active Transport and Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes - 19 May 2021

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Questions with Notice

QWN 01

Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Well-being at Liverpool Council

Strategic Direction

Leading through Collaboration

Strive for best practice in all Council processes

File Ref

158976.2021

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

The mental health and well-being impacts of COVID-19 and other natural disasters in the last 18 months have been highlighted in the media and other places. The NSW Government is due to release an updated version of its Mentally Healthy Workplaces Strategy this month.

Please address the following:

1. What measures has Council undertaken to track the mental health and well-being on staff over this period?

2. How does Council plan to implement the updated Strategy?

3. Has well-being had an effect on staff retention or turnover in the last 18mths?

4. What strategies are in place to manage workload to ensure sustainability?

Response

1. What measures has Council undertaken to track the mental health and well-being on staff over this period?

During the last 18 months there have been a number of measures put in place to manage the health and wellbeing of staff during various shock events that have occurred. Key initiatives and practices are outlined below;

· Council, via the CEO all staff update and other communication channels, has had mental health messaging as a core focus area throughout 2020 and early 2021. This is during the time where working from home, social distancing, mask wearing and issues around social isolation were prevalent;

· Quotes were also obtained from external providers for staff mental health awareness sessions and staff resilience skills workshop for inclusion in the 2021-2022 training budget;

· Council has programs and participates in providing information access to webinars and other resources via Safework NSW Safety Month https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/advice-and-resources/campaigns/Safe-Work-Month/mentally-healthy-workplaces. Mental Health Month occurs in October each year in NSW in which Council actively partakes in and promotes;

· Council also has free and confidential counselling that staff and their family can access through its Employee Assistance Program. This external provider reports on service usage and this data is reviewed monthly for any identified issues;

· During the start of COVID, a timeslot was allocated for a psychologist to participate in the “CEO all staff presentation”. The psychologist provided advice and tips, and fielded questions from staff on all facets of mental health. The session was extremely well received by all participants;

· Council arranges for trained Counsellors to make themselves available for staff following specific incidents (e.g. following the death of an employee/colleague) and at other important times.

2. How does Council plan to implement the updated Strategy?

The NSW Government Mentally Healthy Workplaces Strategy is predominately designed for the small business sector. Notwithstanding this, in the most part Council already has in place a number of key areas identified in the strategy. Council is always seeking for opportunities to improve the way it extracts data and draws insights in regards to Health and Safety. Quality data provides improved justification to drive prioritisation and early intervention strategies. Council will seek to conduct a gap analysis and where applicable operationalise any opportunities that stem from this strategy.

3. Has well-being had an effect on staff retention or turnover in the last 18mths?

Whilst Council undertakes exit surveys for staff leaving the organisation, there are no specific indicators of any work related factors or personal well-being stated as a specific reasons for resignation. Lifestyle choices including working closer to home or career moves for personal reasons can be a factor in many decisions. Covid-19 and the broader uncertainty in the marketplace has not resulted in any significant differences in staff turnover compared to previous years (in fact there has been a slight turnover decrease in the 2020 calendar year compared to the 2019 equivalent period.

4. What strategies are in place to manage workload to ensure sustainability?

Council through its flexible arrangements policy offers a range of benefits including flexible working hours. As such excess hours worked by an employee during a spike in workload can be offset (hour for hour) with flex leave at a future date. It is acknowledged that limitations on funding and resourcing does affect the workload in some areas which has to be monitored and managed by the applicable area Managers as best they can. Council has procedures in place through HR people assessment tools, achievement planning and development plans to assist in monitoring workload and performance.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

30 June 2021

Questions with Notice

QWN 04

Question with Notice - Clr Hagarty - Compliance Discretion

Strategic Direction

Leading through Collaboration

Strive for best practice in all Council processes

File Ref

158988.2021

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

Please address the following:

1. Are compliance officers legally allowed to apply discretion?

2. Is it Council policy to apply discretion?

3. Does Council keep track of when discretion is applied?

4. What training is given on the application of discretion?

5. What checks and balances are in place for when discretion is applied?

Response

1. Are compliance officers legally allowed to apply discretion?

Section 9.34 of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act relating to development control orders, states that:

1. The development control orders that may be given under the Act are as follows:

(a) general orders in accordance with the table to Part 1 of Schedule 5,

(b) fire safety orders in accordance with the table to Part 2 of Schedule 5,

(c) brothel closure orders in accordance with the table to Part 3 of Schedule 5.

The use of the term ‘may’ rather than ‘must’ implies a level of discretion.

This wording is also contained in Section 124 of the Local Government Act which states that a Council:

“may order a person to do or to refrain from doing a thing specified in Column 1 of the following Table if the circumstances specified opposite it in Column 2 of the Table exist and the person comes within the description opposite it in Column 3 of the Table”.

However, Council’s Enforcement Standard states that:

“all complaints regarding unlawful activities and uses will be investigated by Council unless:

a) The matter has been actioned and resolved, or

b) A Principal Certifier is responsible for monitoring compliance with the conditions of development consent where a construction certificate has been issued for works to be carried out (i.e. construction of a building).

2. Is it Council policy to apply discretion?

It is not Council policy to apply discretion when dealing with unlawful activity which is defined under the Enforcement Standard as:

a) Contrary to the terms or conditions of a development consent, construction certificate, approval, or licence;

b) Contrary to an environmental planning instrument that regulates the activities or work that can be carried out on particular land;

c) Without a required development consent, approval, or licence; and

d) Contrary to a legislative provision regulating a particular activity or work.

Clause 4.3.3 of Council’s Enforcement Standard states:

4.3.3 All complaints regarding unlawful activities and uses will be investigated by Council unless:

c) The matter has been actioned and resolved, or

d) A Principal Certifier is responsible for monitoring compliance with the conditions of development consent where a construction certificate has been issued for works to be carried out (i.e. construction of a building).

Council conducts its compliance activities in accordance with the Enforcement Standard, and by staff following detailed documented procedures and processes. The compliance process involves issuing of notices/orders and follow up action including legal action if required. This provides for a consistent, fair, and transparent process for all compliance matters.

3. Does Council keep track of when discretion is applied?

As outlined above, Council conducts its compliance activities in accordance with the Enforcement Standard, which states that “all complaints regarding unlawful activities and uses will be investigated by Council”. This provides for a consistent, fair, and transparent process for all compliance matters.

4. What training is given on the application of discretion?

All compliance staff are trained in the application of the Enforcement Standard and the detailed documented procedures and processes to follow when unlawful activities are established.

5. What checks and balances are in place for when discretion is applied?

As outlined above, all compliance staff are trained in the application of the Enforcement Standard and the detailed documented procedures and processes to follow when unlawful activities are established. Notices and Orders are reviewed and co-signed by a senior member of the compliance team.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

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PLAN 01	Properties subject to acquisition in Liverpool LGA
Attachment 1	Properties identified for acquisition

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PLAN 01	Properties subject to acquisition in Liverpool LGA
Attachment 2	Land acquisition in key growth areas - Maps

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PLAN 04	Companion Animals
Attachment 3	Liverpool Animal Shelter Release Fees

Economic	Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Facilitate economic development.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Manage air, water, noise and chemical pollution. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act)
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

Economic	Costs associated with carrying out the Mayoral Direction.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts
Civic Leadership	Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Section 226(d) of the Local Government Act 1993.
Risk	The risk is deemed to be low and is considered to be within Council’s risk appetite.

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CORP 04	Mayoral Direction pursuant to Section 226(d) of the Local Government Act 1993
Attachment 1	Mayoral Direction dated 9 June 2021

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PRES 01	Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) Report
Attachment 1	Prolead Plus - FOGO Report

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CTTE 01	Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee held on 12 April 2021
Attachment 1	Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 April 2021

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CTTE 03	Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council Meeting held Tuesday 11 May 2021
Attachment 1	Minutes Liverpool Youth Council 11 May 2021

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CTTE 05	Minutes of Budget Review Panel 20 May 2021
Attachment 1	Minutes - Budget Review Panel Meeting 20 May 2021