MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 2 February 2022

 

 

PRESENT:

Mayor Ned Mannoun

Councillor Ammoun

Councillor Goodman

Councillor Green

Councillor Hadid

Councillor Hagarty

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda

Councillor Karnib

Councillor Macnaught

Councillor Rhodes

Mr Peter Diplas, Acting Chief Executive Officer

Mr Paul Perrett, Director Corporate Services

Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Culture

Ms Nada Mardini, Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Mr Raj Autar, Director Infrastructure & Environment

Mr John Morgan, Director, Economy & Commercial Development

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

Ms Ellen Whittingstall, Internal Ombudsman

Mr Vishwa Nadan, Chief Financial Officer

Ms Lina Kakish, Manager City Planning

Ms Anthea Desmond, Acting Manager Communications

Mr Charles Wiafe, Service Manager Transport Management

Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services

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

 

 

The meeting commenced at 6.07pm

 

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 was being livestreamed.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND AFFIRMATION

 

The prayer of the Council was read by Reverend Paul Mosiejczuk from Liverpool Baptist Church

 

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

 

The National Anthem was played at the meeting.

 

 

STATEMENT REGARDING OATH AND AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE (read by the Acting CEO)

 

Under Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993, the Mayor and Councillors are required to take an oath or make an affirmation of office.

 

Oaths or affirmations of office must be taken or made by each Councillor at or before the first meeting of the Council after being elected.

 

For the purposes of these meeting minutes, I advise that the Mayor and all Councillors took an oath or affirmation of office at a ceremony held on 27 January 2022.

APOLOGIES

Nil.

CONDOLENCES

1.   Beverley Joan (Bev) Barfield

2.   William Patrick (Bill) Sadler

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM NO:

COND 01

FILE NO:

028572.2022

SUBJECT:

Condolence Motion - Beverley Joan (Bev) Barfield (read by Mayor Mannoun)

 

Tonight, we pause to honour the memory of Beverley Joan Barfield, known as Bev Barfield, who passed away last month. She was a prolific contributor to the preservation and promotion of Liverpool’s history and heritage.

Bev Barfield was born Beverley Joan Whitney in Lismore NSW in 1941. In 1952 the Whitney family moved to Hargrave Park (now part of Warwick Farm), which was the beginning of Bev’s ongoing connection with the Liverpool area. At Hargrave Park her father worked as a Fire Brigade Officer and the family lived in a Nissen hut, a prefabricated metal structure. Bev also had fond memories of swimming in Cabramatta Creek.

In 1954 Bev started at Liverpool Girls High School in one of their earliest student intakes. After school she worked at the Daily Telegraph. She met Alan Barfield at Liverpool Baptist Church, and they later married at the same church in 1963.

Bev and Alan Barfield’s first home was at 22nd Avenue, West Hoxton, and their children Sharon and Peter were born while they were living there. The Barfield family moved outside the Liverpool LGA in 1972, to Kent Street, Minto, where their youngest daughter Jennifer was born. Despite living slightly outside Liverpool’s boundaries, Mrs Barfield’s strong connection to the area remained.

Volunteering was a significant part of Bev Barfield’s life. Her daughter Jennifer also attended Liverpool Girls High School and Mrs Barfield volunteered at her old school’s canteen for many years. Her volunteer contribution continued when in 2004 she became a member of the Friends of Liverpool Regional Museum and Collingwood House.

Collingwood House, built by Captain Eber Bunker from 1810, was one of Bev Barfield’s great passions, and she served on the Collingwood House Committee as Treasurer and then as Secretary for many years. Council often called on her to open Collingwood House for tours and school programs, which included the cleaning and preparation of the historic house for visitors. Her work has ensured Collingwood House has survived in excellent condition up until the present day.

Bev Barfield was also a member of the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society for many years, serving on the committee and helping in the archives. As a keen family historian Bev Barfield also joined the Liverpool Genealogy Society in 2004 and remained a member until 2020, when failing health meant she could no longer travel.

 

 

 

 

 


Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee benefited from Bev Barfield’s extensive knowledge of the Liverpool area, and she also sat on other Council committees as a community representative. Mrs Barfield’s substantial service to the Liverpool community was recognised in 2017 when she was made an Honorary Officer of the Order of Liverpool. She counted many members of the Liverpool community as friends, including several Councillors and staff of Liverpool City Council.

 

Bev Barfield is survived by her children Sharon, who is here with us this evening, Peter and Jennifer, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. On behalf of Liverpool City Council, I humbly express my deepest condolences to her family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bev’s loved ones during this difficult time.

May she rest in peace.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                 Moved: Clr Rhodes               Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council writes to the family of Bev Barfield to express our condolences for their loss.

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

A one minute silence was then observed for Bev Barfield.IL DECISION

That Council:

 

 

 

ITEM NO:

COND 02

FILE NO:

02857.2022

SUBJECT:

Condolence Motion - William Patrick (Bill) Sadler (read by Mayor Mannoun)

 

Tonight, we pause to honour the memory of William Patrick Sadler, better known as Bill Sadler, a former Alderman and Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council.

Bill Sadler sadly passed away on Wednesday 1 December 2021 at the age of 93, after a short illness. He lived in the Liverpool area for several decades, until he retired to Salamander Bay on the Central Coast 18 years ago.

Mr Sadler was elected as an Alderman for North Ward at a by-election in October 1973 and served until 1976, and again between 1977 and 1980. He also served as Deputy Mayor of Liverpool from October 1974 to September 1975. Within the Liverpool community, Bill Sadler was a strong advocate, particularly for the residents of Green Valley.

Prior to his election as an Alderman, Mr Sadler served for six years in the Royal Australian Navy in the 1950s. He later worked in the automotive industry and was involved with several local car dealerships. He was also involved with local newspapers the Liverpool Champion and Liverpool Leader.

Mr Sadler ran as a candidate in several State and Federal election campaigns. He was an independent candidate for Werriwa at the 1969 election, and the Liberal candidate for Werriwa at the 1975 election and 1978 by-election. He was also the Liberal candidate for Campbelltown at the 1978 state election.

Bill Sadler is survived by his wife of 65 years Kay and their three children. On behalf of Liverpool City Council, I humbly express my deepest condolences to his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill’s loved ones during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                 Moved: Clr Rhodes               Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council writes to the family of Bill Sadler to express our condolences for their loss.

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

A one minute silence was observed for Bill Sadler.

 

 

 

BRING ITEMS FORWARD

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Goodman

 

That the following items be brought forward and dealt with now:

·         CORP 02 - Election of Deputy Mayor;

·         NOM 01 - Sydney Western City Planning Panel;

·         NOM 02 - Ibis Management;

·         NOM 03 - Moorebank Intermodal - Noise Abatement Community Engagement;

·         NOM 04 - Liverpool Garden Competition;

·         NOM 05 - Improving our Parks for our Residents; and

·         NOM 07 - Establishment of a Georges River Committee.  

 

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

 

ITEM NO:       CORP 02

FILE NO:        007883.2022

SUBJECT:     Election of Deputy Mayor

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Macnaught

 

That:

 

1.      Council proceeds with the election of the Deputy Mayor to be conducted by the Returning Officer for the 2 February 2022 – 28 September 2022 period; and

 

2.      The method of election for the position of Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council for the term 2 February 2022 – 28 September 2022 be determined by Open Vote.

 

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

 

Nominations

 

Nominations were called for the position of Deputy Mayor by the Chief Executive Officer as the Returning Officer.

 

The Acting Chief Executive Officer advised that two nominations had been received, being for Clr Rhodes and Clr Harle.

 

The following votes were recorded:

 

          

CLR HARLE

CLR RHODES

Councillor

 

 

Mayor Mannoun

 

x

Clr Ammoun

 

x

Clr Goodman

 

x

Clr Green

x

 

Clr Hadid

 

x

Clr Hagarty

x

 

Clr Harle

x

 

Clr Kaliyanda

x

 

Clr Karnib

x

 

Clr Macnaught

 

x

Clr Rhodes

 

x

 

 

Clr Rhodes was declared the Deputy Mayor.

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Macnaught

 

That:

 

1.      Clr Rhodes be declared the Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council for the term 2 February 2022 – 28 September 2022;

 

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

 

3.      All ballot papers be collected and destroyed by the returning officer; and

 

4.      Council thank the outgoing Deputy Mayor, Clr Hadid for his service to the role.

 

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

 

ITEM NO:       NOM 01

FILE NO:        016567.2022

SUBJECT:     Sydney Western City Planning Panel

 

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Harle)

 

That Liverpool City Councillors appointed to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) be remunerated at the same rate as State Government appointed Planning Panel Members.

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Hadid 

 

That:

 

1.      Liverpool City Councillors appointed to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel          (SWCPP) be remunerated at the same rate as community representatives         appointed to the  Liverpool Local Planning Panel Members (LLPP); and

 

2.      Council advertise the proposed change to the remuneration.

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

ITEM NO:       NOM 02

FILE NO:        017591.2022

SUBJECT:     Ibis Management

 

Background

 

Over recent years there has been a marked increase in the number of Ibis birds roosting in trees within the CBD causing health and safety concerns to the general public.

 

Railway Parade, near the front entrance to the Liverpool Primary School in particular has areas that are not safe to sit or stand in due to bird droppings regularly fouling the footpath and seating areas. Similar problems occur in Macquarie Street and areas where food scraps are problematic.

 

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Harle)

 

That Council investigates possible action that may be taken to reduce the health and safety impacts of Ibis birds in the CBD and suburban areas. A report to be brought to the April 2022 Council Meeting.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council investigates possible action that may be taken to reduce the health and safety impacts of Ibis birds in the CBD and suburban areas. A report to be brought to the June 2022 Council Meeting.

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

 

ITEM NO:       NOM 03

FILE NO:        017722.2022

SUBJECT:     Moorebank Intermodal - Noise Abatement Community Engagement

 

Background

 

In December 2019 the Independent Planning Commission gave conditional consent to Moorebank Intermodal Precinct West Concept + Stage 1 (SSD 5066) Modification 1 and Moorebank Intermodal Precinct West Stage 2 (SSD 7709) after 3 years of assessment and negotiation between the DPIE and Qube. 

 

MPW Concept Modification 1 (SSD 5066) was originally exhibited in July - August 2016 and re-exhibited in December 2016. MPW Stage 2 (SSD 7709) was originally exhibited in October - November 2016. 

 

Both Liverpool City Council and RAID Moorebank Inc were among the 1000s of local objectors across the July 2016 - February 2017 exhibitions. Based on the statutory deadline falling in the Christmas holidays and outside Council’s meeting schedule RAIDM Inc. undertook lodgment of a Class 1 Appeal of MPW Stage 2 (SSD 7709) on behalf of the community at large. Liverpool City Council resolved in early 2020 to support and fund this appeal.

 

·    Due to delay in disbursing funds the proceedings ultimately lasted from Jan 2020 until the end of June 2021. The most significant contributing factor was the later Moorebank Intermodal Precinct West Concept + Stage 1 (SSD 5066) Modification 2 and West Stage 2 (SSD 7709) Modification 1 which was notified on 24 December 2021 and had the effect of quadrupling the scope of the appeal and thus at minimum doubling its cost. 

 

·    The modifications in concert with a frustrated (s34) Conciliation and Subpoena process effectively consumed the resolved budget by January 2021. RAIDM Inc informed the Acting General Manager, Acting Planning Director and new General Counsel of this circumstance at that time and made request of further funding to cover the extended scope and finish the appeal (= adding a Junior Counsel and a Visual Expert with extended work to be done by existing Instructing Solicitor, Senior Counsel and Traffic, Air and Noise Experts)

 

In the February, March and April 2021 meetings Liverpool City Council declined to contribute the necessary additional funding. $300,000 had been allocated and disbursed and a further $285,000 - $440,00 was sought by RAIDM Inc. on the basis that unused monies would be returned. 

 

As a consequence RAIDM Inc. and the appeal was without a barrister as of March 2021 and was without a solicitor (any formal representation) from April 2021. The final hearing was selected by the court in January 2021 for a 7 day hearing in June 2021. To ensure that the appeal and $300,000 in ratepayers funds didn’t come to naught, and importantly to ensure the community had its day in court RAIDM Inc. resolved to select an “Agent” who could represent RAIDM Inc. and the appeal at the Bar table. 

 

The Vice President of RAIDM Inc. was selected and as a layperson ran the appeal in place of the barrister. Before the end of the hearing and reservation of judgement by the Senior Commissioner, RAIDM Inc. had secured an additional Noise Pollution Condition (140 & 140A). In principal this condition would see $15mil worth of ineffective noise walls be converted into localised in home noise abatement. 

 

A possible $15mil of benefit and the priceless long-term health and amenity outcomes for a portion of Liverpool is a 50 fold return on the Liverpool Council investment of $300,000. In funding to RAID to prepare and lodge the Appeal in the L&E Court.

 

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Rhodes)

 

That Council:

 

1.    Direct the CEO to prepare and execute:

a.    A communication and engagement strategy to inform all relevant residents of Casula regarding the additional noise condition placed on Moorebank Intermodal (MPW S2) and the potential access to $30,000 in onsite (their home) noise abatement (double glazing and air conditioning) so as to collect information and interest in having their homes assessed;

b.    A liaison and advocacy strategy with the relevant stakeholders (DPIE and Qube) to facilitate 1a, and ensure all eligible residents have access to the assessment process agreed to by DPIE and Qube; and

 

2.    Allocate resources for compliance and planning management that will pursue all mitigating conditions to full effect. In this instance Condition 140 and the new 140A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATED MOTION (submitted by Clr Rhodes)

 

That Council:

 

1.      Direct the CEO to prepare and execute:

 

a.      A public communication to fully inform all relevant residents of Casula and other affected suburbs regarding the additional noise condition placed on Moorebank Intermodal (MPW S2) and the potential access to noise abatement for affected properties.

 

b.      Council write to DPIE requesting consideration be given to preparing a communication plan to inform residents, in plain English, of the requirements on the applicant of Condition B140a.

 

c.      A liaison and advocacy strategy with the relevant stakeholders (DPIE and Qube) to facilitate distribution of above DPIE communication that assists all eligible  residents to have access to the information and assessment process agreed to by DPIE and Qube;

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Macnaught

 

That Council:

 

a.      Direct the CEO to prepare and execute a  public communication through social     media and other forms of normal social engagement with the community to fully          inform all relevant residents of Casula and other affected suburbs regarding the   additional noise condition placed on Moorebank Intermodal (MPW S2) and the     potential access to noise abatement for affected properties;

 

b.      Write to DPIE requesting consideration be given to preparing a communication plan to inform residents, in plain English, of the requirements on the applicant of Condition B140a;

 

c.      Prepare a  liaison and advocacy strategy with the relevant stakeholders (DPIE and Qube) to facilitate distribution of above DPIE communication that assists all eligible residents to have access to the information and assessment process agreed to by DPIE and Qube; and

 

d.      Include a report on the cost estimation following the advice from DPIE.

 

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

ITEM NO:       NOM 04

FILE NO:        018362.2022

SUBJECT:     Liverpool Garden Competition

 

Background

 

Many local governments across Australia run garden competitions to encourage pride in our streetscapes and local communities, as well as create teaching and learning opportunities for people within our communities who are interested in gardens and gardening.

 

During the pandemic, we have seen a greater appreciation for our local natural environment and green spaces as we work from home and take on new hobbies.

 

A local Liverpool Garden Competition is a fabulous opportunity to celebrate the many passionate gardeners who have made a difference to our community spaces through gardening and the competition gives us an opportunity to hear their stories. Over the years, more people understand that we are dealing with more difficult conditions including drought, flood and fire and there has been a greater interest in sustainability – how the garden is created and maintained.

 

Therefore, the competition could also be an opportunity to help more people within our community understand the principles and practices of sustainable gardening.

 

It should engage and encourage entries from young aspiring green thumbs (children) to older green thumbs (seniors), individual gardeners, families, community groups, cultural groups, gardeners with different abilities, commercial organisations and school communities.

 

Categories could include:

·     Best Large Garden

·     Best Small Garden

·     Best Courtyard/Balcony Garden

·     Best Edible Garden

·     Best Native & Habitat-friendly Garden

·     Best School Garden

·     Best Non-residential Garden

·     Best Bushcare Site

·     Best Community Garden

 

 

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Kaliyanda)

 

That Council:

 

1.    Develop an outline for a Spring Garden Competition for our local community by the April 2022 Council meeting; and

 

2.      Identify the costs and resources required for such an initiative.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Kaliyanda          Seconded: Clr Hagarty 

 

That Council:

 

1.      Develop an outline for a Spring Garden Competition for our local community by    the April 2022 Council meeting; and

 

2.      Identify the costs and resources required for such an initiative; and

 

3.      That a “Best Rural Garden” category also be considered for inclusion.

 

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

 

 

ITEM NO:       NOM 05

FILE NO:        018461.2022

SUBJECT:     Improving our Parks for our Residents

 

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Ammoun)

 

That Council:

 

1.    Prioritise the maintenance of our parks and improve on the level of service that is currently being delivered.

 

2.    Implement a scheduled cleaning program for Council toilets at, but not limited to, the following parks:

a.    Casula Parklands

b.    Bigge Park

c.    Stante Reserve

d.    Chipping Norton Lakes

 

3.    Review the amount of and type of bins at Council Parks, including the installation of Smart Compactor Bins.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Ammoun            Seconded: Clr Goodman

 

That Council:

 

1.      Prioritise the maintenance of our parks and improve on the level of service that is currently being delivered.

 

2.      Implement a scheduled cleaning program for Council toilets at, but not limited to, the following parks:

a.    Casula Parklands

b.    Bigge Park

c.    Stante Reserve

d.    Chipping Norton Lakes

 

3.      Review the amount of and type of bins at Council Parks, including the installation of     Smart Compactor Bins.

 

 

4.      Provide a budget allocation of $50,000 from the general reserve to be able to deliver   this extra level of service.

 

5.      Note the CEO's comments, in particular:

o   a comprehensive Parks Operational Review has been underway since 2021 and is due for completion in the first half of this year

o   a scheduled cleaning program is in place for the parks’ toilet amenities

o   an initial review of bins throughout the LGA was conducted in 2021

 

6.      Explore a trial program of smart bins in a high profile and high traffic park and report back to Council on the progress of this trial at the July 2022 meeting.

 

7.      Explore the use of FOGO bins in public parks once it is introduced to regular household waste.

 

8.      Make maintenance request calls easier for the public by publishing Council’s Customer Service Request details in parks and public toilets. Such signs were previously placed in the rural areas and this should now be extended to the local urban parks as well.

 

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

 

ITEM NO:       NOM 06

FILE NO:        018479.2022

SUBJECT:     Civic Place

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                 Moved: Clr Goodman          Seconded Clr Macnaught

 

That this item be dealt with at the end of the meeting in Closed Session pursuant to Section 10A(2)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature.

 

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

 

 

 

confirmation of Minutes

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Harle

 

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 24 November 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

1.    Mr Michael Byrne (President, East Liverpool Progress Association) addressed Council on the  following matter:

Matter:       Moorebank Intermodal, status

 

Motion:                                  Moved:   Clr Hadid               Seconded: Clr Rhodes

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

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

 

Motion:                                  Moved:   Clr Rhodes           Seconded: Clr Hadid 

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

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

Representation – items on agenda

1.    Dr Criss Moore addressed Council on the following item:

Item            QWN 01 Question with Notice - Clr Harle - DA-1212/2021 at 437 Hume Highway, Casula

 

 

Motion:                                  Moved:   Clr Harle                Seconded: Clr Hadid 

 

That a three minute extension of time be given to Dr Moore.

 

On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED

ITEM NO:       MAYOR 01

FILE NO:        018516.2022

SUBJECT:     Kurrajong Road - Design Investigation for Staged Improvements

 

Background

 

Kurrajong Road is a major east/west collector road between Hume Highway, Casula and Cowpasture Road, Carnes Hill, two classified State Roads.

 

Kurrajong Road provides direct access to Casula, Prestons, and Carnes Hill, and indirect access to two Prestons Industrial areas along Bernera Road and Lyn Parade. It also provides access to the Casula Mall and Carnes Hill Market Place Shopping centres, as well as Prestons Primary School and Amity College (Preston Campus).

 

Kurrajong Road has been constructed in stages, with the eastern section constructed much earlier, following by the western section, and finally a missing section, through the second stage development of Carnes Hill, between Carnes Hill and Prestons.

 

Due to the different construction stages, Kurrajong Road has the following different road carriageway widths and traffic lanes:

·     Four Lane Road - between Cowpasture Road and Bernera Road as well as between Hume Highway and Old Kurrajong Road.

·     Two Lane Road - The remaining road section between Bernera Road and Old Kurrajong Road.

 

Due to increasing traffic movements, the following road sections are experiencing traffic delays particularly during the morning and afternoon peak periods:

·     Between Wonga Road and the M7 Motorway bridge, including the existing roundabout at Kurrajong Road/Lyn Parade/Beech Road.

·     Between M7 Motorway bridge and San Marion Drive roundabout (particularly in front of Amity College).

·     Between Cowpasture Road and Sarah Hollands Drive (particularly in front of Carnes Hill Market Place Shopping centre).

 

The community has therefore been calling for these road sections to be improved.

 

To carry out the required upgrades to improve traffic conditions at the above-mentioned road sections, Council needs to investigate staged upgrade solutions, prepare a consolidated improvement road upgrade design layout, and seek funding for staged delivery.

 

The upgrade is to include road sections such as in front of the Amity College where line marking could permit four lanes or parking bays. The funding option is to include an amendment of the relevant developer contribution plan/s.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council directs the CEO to:

 

1.    Assess and identify improvement solutions for a staged implementation to improve traffic conditions of the road sections experiencing delays;

2.    Prepare a consolidated improvement road design layout for stage improvements;

3.    Identify funding sources including amendments to relevant developer contribution plan/s; and 

4.    Report the assessment, improvement solutions with funding sources, to the April 2022 Ordinary Council meeting.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

 

That Council directs the CEO to:

 

1.      Assess and identify improvement solutions for a staged implementation to improve traffic conditions of the road sections experiencing delays;

 

2.      Prepare a consolidated improvement road design layout for stage improvements;

 

3.      Identify funding sources including amendments to relevant developer contribution plan/s;

 

4.      Report the assessment, improvement solutions with funding sources, to the April 2022 Ordinary Council meeting;

 

5.      Include community consultation as part of the process; and

 

6.      Continue noise abatement testing and the results be incorporated into the final designs and proposal presented to TfNSW.

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

 

ITEM NO:       NOM 07

FILE NO:        018625.2022

SUBJECT:     Establishment of a Georges River Committee

 

Background

 

Liverpool has the potential to be an amazing, modern, well planned river city, with the Georges River touching many suburbs of our LGA.

 

To reach its potential, we need to be able to deliver access to the river for all of our residents and visitors in an efficient and responsible way.

 

As it stands, there are multiple projects at varying stages of proposal along the river front. It makes sense to bring all stakeholders together, with the community, and relevant industry experts to work through each proposal, to achieve the best outcome.

 

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Macnaught)

 

That Council:

 

1.    Establish a Georges River rejuvenation committee;

 

2.    Create a charter for the committee with the following points of reference:

a.    Giving all residents of Liverpool access to the river for recreation, transport and leisure;

b.    To guide the appropriate urban regeneration of the river; and

c.    Create a holistic, deliverable vision and plan for the river – for the short, medium and long term.

 

3.    Work constructively with all relevant stakeholders to achieve this vision;

 

4.    Appoint all Councillors as members of the committee; and

 

5.    Charter to be presented to the Council at the next Council meeting.

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Macnaught        Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council:

 

1.    Establish a Georges River rejuvenation committee, that meets bimonthly and reports to Council.

 

2.    Create a charter based on similar Council committees with the following points of reference

a.    Maximising access for all residents of and visitors to Liverpool access to the river for recreation, transport and leisure

b.    To investigate and advise the appropriate urban and ecological regeneration of the river

c.     Advise on a holistic, deliverable vision and plan for the river – for the short, medium and long term

 

3.    Work constructively with all relevant stakeholders to achieve this vision.

 

4.    Appoint all Councillors as members of the committee.

 

5.    Charter to be presented to the Council at the next Council meeting.

 

6.    Call for EOI as soon as possible after the adoption of the Charter for community members and stakeholders.

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

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM NO:       MAYOR 02

FILE NO:        018548.2022

SUBJECT:     30km/h Speed Limit Pilot Program in the Liverpool City Centre Core

 

Background

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) implemented a 30km/h speed limit in the Liverpool city centre core as part of a pilot program trial in Liverpool and Manly city centres in July 2020, as part of a COVID19 response to support more active travel and reduce crashes.

 

TfNSW is yet to complete its assessment of the pilot program and advise Council on the outcome, or whether the reduced speed limit would be introduced in other central business districts.

 

In meantime the community has been expressing concerns about the reduced speed limit, the through road sections with the reduced speed limits, when assessment of the pilot program will be completed, and whether infringements are being issued (and hence revenue raising).

 

The community concerns includes whether the reduced speed limit should only apply to the streets in the centre core such as George Street and Northumberland Street.

 

Council previously investigated changing George Street and Northumberland Street to two-way streets.  Such arrangement could reduce traffic speed and help to achieve the reduced speed TfNSW is seeking to achieve, in the city centre core.

 

Current reduced traffic volumes may also give a result that the pilot program has resulted in reduced crashes in the city centres, and that the program has been successful.

 

In response to community concerns, TfNSW is to be requested to complete its assessment of the pilot program and provide its findings to the Council for its input, including community feedback on the implementation of a speed limit in the city centre.  A letter should also be written to the Minster for Metropolitan Roads on the issue.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council directs the CEO to:

1.      Write to TfNSW and the Minister for Metropolitan Roads requesting the 30km/h     speed limit be lifted to 40km/h, similar to other city centres;

 

2.      Organise meetings with the Minister and or other relevant stakeholders to    achieve this; and

 

3.      Prioritise this as a matter of urgency.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun  

 

That the recommendation be adopted.

 

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

 

ITEM NO:       MAYOR 03

FILE NO:        028886.2022

SUBJECT:     100 Day Plan

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council direct the CEO to:

 

1.   Start the process for a development application to be prepared for the following swimming pool projects:

a.   Carnes Hill Swimming Pool

b.   A swimming pool to replace the Holsworthy Swimming Pool

2.  Start the process for a development application to be prepared for the following parking projects:

a.   Northumberland Street Carpark

b.   Bathurst Street Carpark

c.   Eat Street Carpark (on Macquarie/Terminus Streets)

 

3.   Investigate and prepare a report on creating 500 additional parking spots in Liverpool CBD and making current parking more accessible, focussing on the Northumberland Street carpark.

4.   Investigate suitable locations for car parks near Liverpool Hospital and Liverpool Railway Station.

5.   Commence the design process for a continuous cycle/walk track along the Georges River (from Casula through to Liverpool to Pleasure Point) and enter discussions with private landowners along the riverfront seeking to grant Council access/right of carriageway over their land for the community.

6.   Commence design work to upgrade Chipping Norton Lake parklands with the inclusion of a new park on the corner of Riverside Road and Newbridge Road.

7.   Commence investigations into upgrades of the following roads:

a.   15th Avenue from Kingsford Smith Avenue to Cowpasture Road

b.   Qantas Boulevard, with a focus on increasing the capacity for north bound exiting onto Cowpasture Road.

 

 

8.   Take all necessary steps to progress Council to become a Net Zero Council. Council should acknowledge that the environment is our most precious asset and proactively work to reduce pollution in our local community, and protect and enhance our waterways and natural environment by ensuring:

a.   All new buildings that are being built consider solar/geothermal/tree canopy/stormwater and provide a proactive resource to assist developers etc with this process in a cost-effective fashion

b.   The tree canopy on our streets is increased to tackle the urban heat island affect that is happening in our suburbs

c.   Work is carried out to establish electric recharge stations in our LGA

d.   Paper use at Council is significantly reduced as much as possible

e.   Opportunities are identified for Council to install solar panels on Council land

9.   Investigate bringing back the major event ‘Starry Sari Night’ and the night markets in the Liverpool CBD as part of the 2022 Events program.

10. Improve amenity and activation of public spaces by investigating more opportunities for food trucks/pop ups, in but not limited to, Bigge Park, Chipping Norton Lakes, Casula Parklands.

11. Investigate and bring a report back to Council on the establishment of an Austral Delivery Unit. The Delivery Unit would be a dedicated team of professionals for the purposes of:

a.   Making sure that Austral is a community with high living standards for its residents

b.   Improve the urban design of the community

c.   Provide consistency in development assessment

d.   Being potentially located in Austral (subject to a further report on cost)

e.   Improving the tree canopy that is being destroyed

f.    Investigating methods of forward funding infrastructure, including but not limited to, parks, roads, and drainage

g.   Providing advocacy that leads to more affordable housing and improved transport connections (such as 15th Avenue upgrade and Sydney Water sewerage delay)

12. Start the process of refining the ongoing service measures for development assessment services for the next iteration of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan to ensure consistent and clear assessment times are being provided to people lodging DAs, subject to the size and scale of each application.

13. Prepare a planning proposal to lower the height of buildings development standards in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 down to 12m in the following suburbs:

a)   Chipping Norton

b)   Wattle Grove

c)   Hammondville

d)   Casula

e)   Prestons

f)    Carnes Hill

g)   Cecil Hills

h)   Green Valley.

Council notes that the planning proposal is required to be considered by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel prior to being reported back to Council on a decision on whether to forward the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking a Gateway determination.

 

14. Start the process to create a new Liverpool LEP as a matter of urgency.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That Council direct the CEO to:

 

1.   Start the process for a development application to be prepared for the following swimming pool projects:

a.   Carnes Hill Swimming Pool

b.   A swimming pool to replace the Holsworthy Swimming Pool

2.  Start the process for a development application to be prepared for the following parking projects:

a.   Northumberland Street Carpark

b.   Bathurst Street Carpark

c.   Eat Street Carpark (on Macquarie/Terminus Streets)

 

3.   Investigate and prepare a report on creating 500 additional parking spots in Liverpool CBD and making current parking more accessible, focussing on the Northumberland Street carpark.

4.   Investigate suitable locations for car parks near Liverpool Hospital and Liverpool Railway Station.

5.   Commence the design process for a continuous cycle/walk track along the Georges River (from Casula through to Liverpool to Pleasure Point) and enter discussions with private landowners along the riverfront seeking to grant Council access/right of carriageway over their land for the community.

6.   Commence design work to upgrade Chipping Norton Lake parklands with the inclusion of a new park on the corner of Riverside Road and Newbridge Road.

7.   Commence investigations into upgrades of the following roads:

a.   15th Avenue from Kingsford Smith Avenue to Cowpasture Road

b.   Qantas Boulevard, with a focus on increasing the capacity for north bound exiting onto Cowpasture Road.

8.   Take all necessary steps to progress Council to become a Net Zero Council. Council should acknowledge that the environment is our most precious asset and proactively work to reduce pollution in our local community, and protect and enhance our waterways and natural environment by ensuring:

a.   All new buildings that are being built consider solar/geothermal/tree canopy/stormwater and provide a proactive resource to assist developers etc with this process in a cost-effective fashion

b.   The tree canopy on our streets is increased to tackle the urban heat island affect that is happening in our suburbs

c.   Work is carried out to establish electric recharge stations in our LGA

d.   Paper use at Council is significantly reduced as much as possible

e.   Opportunities are identified for Council to install solar panels on Council land and buildings

f.      Council adopts a trial for electric vehicles as part of zero net emissions and enter into discussions with petrol stations and sites for powering stations for these vehicles.

9.   Investigate bringing back the major event ‘Starry Sari Night’ and the night markets in the Liverpool CBD as part of the 2022 Events program.

10. Improve amenity and activation of public spaces by investigating more opportunities for food trucks/pop ups, in but not limited to, Bigge Park, Chipping Norton Lakes, Casula Parklands.

11. Investigate and bring a report back to Council on the establishment of an Austral Delivery Unit. The Delivery Unit would be a dedicated team of professionals for the purposes of:

a.   Making sure that Austral is a community with high living standards for its residents

b.   Improve the urban design of the community

c.   Provide consistency in development assessment

d.   Being potentially located in Austral (subject to a further report on cost)

e.   Improving the tree canopy that is being destroyed

f.    Investigating methods of forward funding infrastructure, including but not limited to, parks, roads, and drainage

g.   Providing advocacy that leads to more affordable housing and improved transport connections (such as 15th Avenue upgrade and Sydney Water sewerage delay)

12. Start the process of refining the ongoing service measures for development assessment services for the next iteration of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan to ensure consistent and clear assessment times are being provided to people lodging DAs, subject to the size and scale of each application.

13. Prepare a planning proposal to lower the height of buildings development standards in the Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 down to 12m in the following suburbs:

a)   Chipping Norton

b)   Wattle Grove

c)   Hammondville

d)   Casula

e)   Prestons

f)    Carnes Hill

g)   Cecil Hills

h)   Green Valley

Council notes that the planning proposal is required to be considered by the Liverpool Local Planning Panel prior to being reported back to Council on a decision on whether to forward the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking a Gateway determination.

 

14. Start the process to create a new Liverpool LEP as a matter of urgency.

15.  Notes that planning was underway during the last term of Council for the following:

a.    Carnes Hill Swimming Pool

b.    A new swimming pool in the Holsworthy area

c.     Additional car parking in the CBD

d.    A continuous cycle/walk track along the Georges River (from Casula through to Liverpool to Pleasure Point)

e.    The upgrade of Chipping Norton Lake parklands

f.      The upgrade of Fifteenth Avenue

g.    The upgrade of Qantas Boulevard

h.    Increased tree canopy on our streets

i.      Fast charge electric recharge stations in our LGA

j.      Opportunities for Council to install solar panels on Council land

k.     Opportunities for food trucks/pop ups on public land

l.      A comprehensive review of the Local Environment Plan (LEP)

 

16.  Notes that parking at Liverpool Hospital and Liverpool Railway Station is the responsibility of the State Government and work with the State Government for additional parking near these sites

 

17.  That the above be incorporated into the process for consideration into the new Community Strategic Plan.

 

18.  Where appropriate, undertake community consultation on the above.

 

19.  Funding be provided from the unrestricted reserves to fund these projects.

 

20.  That Council receive a report back in order to secure more money on Council being proactive in finding and securing grants.

 

21.  Councillors be briefed monthly, or quarterly, on the progress of the 100 day plan and a progress report be put on the website.

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

 

ITEM NO: 

ITEM NO:       MAYOR 04

FILE NO:        891975.2022

SUBJECT:     Tonga Tsunami Event 2022

On 15 January 2022 an underground volcano erupted within the Kingdom of Tonga, sending tsunami waves crashing into the Tongan shore.

 

The tsunami devastated the country’s infrastructure and wiped out all buildings on some small islands. It also damaged the sole undersea cable that connects Tonga’s communications to the rest of the world, putting the country in near total isolation.

 

Council values the contribution Tongan Australians have made to the rich fabric of Liverpool. Many people in the Liverpool Local Government remain deeply distressed about the devastation the tsunami has caused and its impact on Tonga and have concerns for the safety and welfare of their family and friends who remain in Tonga.

 

On behalf of Liverpool City Council, I express my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during this natural disaster, and my thoughts and prayers are with the people who were injured in the tsunami. To the people of Tonga and all Tongan Australians, I offer my solidarity and support on behalf of all Councillors during this difficult time.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council:

 

·         Write to the Honorary Consul-General of Tonga expressing our support and condolences; and

 

·         Provide financial assistance of up to $10,000 towards helping the local Tongan community to send relief care packages to their families in Tonga

 

·         Work with the Consulate-General of the Kingdom of Tonga to coordinate the shipping of relief care packages through Rotary Tonga.

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

 

RECESS

Mayor Mannoun called a recess at 8.24pm.

 

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

Council resumed the meeting at 8.46pm with all councillors present. 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer Report

 

ITEM NO:       CEO 01

FILE NO:        001346.2022

SUBJECT:     Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Statistics Report

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Macnaught

 

That Council receive and note this report and the attached Complaints Statistics Report, which has been submitted by the Internal Ombudsman to the Office of Local Government.

 

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

 

 

Planning & Compliance Report

 

ITEM NO:       PLAN 01

FILE NO:        319665.2021

SUBJECT:     Quarterly Report - Clause 4.6 Variations to Development Standards

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Rhodes

 

That Council receives and notes this report.

 

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

 

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

 

ITEM NO:       PLAN 02

FILE NO:        006407.2022

SUBJECT:     Revocation of Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel Charter

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council revoke the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel Charter adopted by Council on 19 September 2017.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.


 

Corporate Services Report

 

ITEM NO:       CORP 01

FILE NO:        361551.2021

SUBJECT:     Investment Report December 2021

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Goodman

 

That:

 

1.      Council receives and notes this report; and

 

2.      At a future briefing, Council’s investment managers provide an overview on Council’s investment strategy, what the constraints are both internal based on           policy and external based on legislation and look at past performance, long term     performance and how Council’s investment portfolio works.  

 

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

 

ITEM NO:       CORP 03

FILE NO:        020053.2022

SUBJECT:     Appointment of Councillors to Committees and Affiliated Bodies

 

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved:  Mayor Mannoun    Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council:

 

1.      Appoint Councillors as representatives to the following Committees for the period to September 2022:

 

Aboriginal Consultative Committee

Representatives

Mayor (or delegate) and one Councillor

Representatives 2022

Mayor Mannoun and Clr Green

 

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

Representatives

The Office of Local Guidelines state that one – two Councillors are to be appointed, and that the Mayor is not to be appointed.

In addition, two to three external independent members, at least one with financial expertise and one of whom is to be the Chair.

Council’s current Charter states that the Deputy Mayor and one Councillor is to be appointed.

The Mayor and other Councillors can attend, however do not have voting rights.

Representatives 2022

Deputy Mayor Rhodes and Clr Harle 

 

 

 

 

 

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) Board.

Proposed name change to CPAC Advisory Committee.

Representatives

Mayor (or delegate), Deputy Mayor, and one Councillor

Representatives 2022

Deputy Mayor Rhodes, Clr Goodman and Clr Kaliyanda

 

Companion Animal Advisory Committee     

Representatives

Mayor (or delegate), and one Councillor

Representatives 2022

Mayor Mannoun and Deputy Mayor Rhodes

 

District Forums

Representatives

One Councillor to chair.

Rural District Chairperson 2022

Clr Harle

New Release/Established District Chairperson 2022

Clr Hagarty

2168 District Chairperson 2022

Clr Green

Eastern District Chairperson 2022

Deputy Mayor Rhodes

 

Environment Advisory Committee

Representatives

Two Councillors

Representatives 2022

Clr Harle, Clr Ammoun and Clr Kaliyanda 

 

Heritage Advisory Committee 

Representatives

Two Councillors

Representatives 2022

Clr Harle and Clr Hadid

 

Intermodal Precinct Committee

Representatives

Two Councillors

Representatives 2022

Deputy Mayor Rhodes and Clr Macnaught

 

Liverpool Access Committee

Representatives

Mayor (or delegate) and one Councillor

Representatives 2022

Clr Harle

 

Liverpool Sports Committee

Representatives

Mayor (or delegate)

Representatives 2022

Clr Ammoun and Clr Goodman

 

Tourism & CBD Committee

Representatives

Mayor (or delegate) and four Councillors

Representatives 2022

Deputy Mayor Rhodes, Clr Ammoun, Clr Goodman, Clr Macnaught Clr Hadid and Clr Hagarty.

 

Youth Council

Representatives

Mayor (or delegate) and two Councillors

Representatives 2022

Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Hagarty and Clr Macnaught

 

2.      Endorses the current practice of all Councillors being members of the following Committees;

a.    Budget Review Panel

b.    Strategic Panel

c.    Civic Advisory Committee

d.    Community & Safety Prevention Committee

 

3.    Appoints Councillors as representatives to the following community committees and affiliated bodies and notifies them of their representatives for the period to September 2022:

a.    Civic Risk Mutual Ltd Members Assembly (Note, the appointed Councillor is to be the representative for the duration of the Council term)

b.    Georges River Combined Councils Committee 

c.    Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee

d.    Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee

e.    NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association

f.     Sydney Western City Planning Panel

g.    South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS)

h.    Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC)

 

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

a.      Budget Review Panel

b.      Strategic Panel

c.      Civic Advisory Committee

d.      Community & Safety Prevention Committee

5.    That Council receive a report on re-establishing a Multicultural Advisory Committee.

 

6.    Appoints Councillors as representatives to the following community committees and affiliated bodies and notifies them of their representatives for the period to September 2022:

 

 

Civic Risk Mutual Ltd Members Assembly

Representatives

One Councillor and a senior staff member.

Note: Civic Risk Mutual encourages Councils to appoint its representative for the duration of the Council term.

Representatives 2022

Mayor Mannoun

Alternate - Clr Hagarty

 

 

Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC)

Representatives

Two Councillors

Representatives 2022

Clr Macnaught and Clr Harle

 

Liverpool Pedestrian, Active Transport and Traffic Committee

Representatives

Mayor (or delegate)

Representatives 2022

Mayor Mannoun

 

Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee

Representatives

One Councillor

Representatives 2022

Clr Harle

 

NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association (NSW MPLA)

Representatives

Two representatives, one of whom shall be an elected Councillor and the other generally being a Library Manager.

Representatives 2022

Clr Green

 

Sydney Western City Planning Panel

Representatives

Two council appointed members, with at least one of whom is required to have expertise in one or more of the following areas: planning, architecture, heritage, environment, urban design, land economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering or tourism.  Expertise may be demonstrated by formal qualifications or relevant skills, knowledge and practical experience.

The Planning Panel Secretariat has recommended that Council nominate two alternate members for the Panel in the instance the delegated permanent representatives are not available.

Representatives 2022

Mayor Mannoun and Clr Harle,

with Deputy Mayor Rhodes ,Clr Hagarty and Clr Hadid as alternates.

 

South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS)

Representatives

One Councillor

Representatives 2022

Clr Kaliyanda

 

Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC)

Representatives

Mayor and one Councillor

Representatives 2022

Mayor Mannoun and Deputy Mayor Rhodes with Clr Kaliyanda and Clr Harle as alternates.

 

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

 

 

 

 

ITEM NO:       CORP 04

FILE NO:        008996.2022

SUBJECT:     Countback to fill any casual vacancy on Council

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid                 Seconded: Clr Harle

That pursuant to Section 291A(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993, Liverpool City Council declares that casual vacancies occurring in the office of a Councillor within 18 months after the last ordinary election of Councillors for the Council on 4 December 2021 are to be filled by a countback of votes cast at that election for the office in accordance with section 291A of the Act; and directs the CEO to notify NSW Electoral Commission of the Council’s decision within seven days of the decision.

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

 

ITEM NO:       CORP 05

FILE NO:        009599.2022

SUBJECT:     Local Government NSW Annual Conference

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved:                                   Seconded: Clr Harle

That:

 

1.      Any Councillor who wishes to attend the LGNSW Conference to be held in Sydney from Monday 28 February to Wednesday 2 March 2022 notify the Councillor Support Officer by 7 February 2022;

 

2.      Council appoint Mayor Mannoun, Clr Ammoun, Clr Goodman, Clr Green, Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Karnib, Clr Macnaught, Clr Rhodes and Clr Hadid as voting delegates for the LGNSW Conference; and 

 

3.      Council notes that in addition to the nine, Councillor Hagarty is entitled to one vote as he is a Director of the Association.

 

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

 

ITEM NO:       CORP 06

FILE NO:        011248.2022

SUBJECT:     Annual Financial Reports 2020/21

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Macnaught

That Council receives and adopts this report.

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

 

 

City Presentation Report

 

ITEM NO:       PRES 01

FILE NO:        006630.2022

SUBJECT:     Nappy and Sanitary Product Report

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hagarty              Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council:

 

1.      Approve to start a trial program for reusable Nappies and Sanitary products, with the allocated grant funding provided by the Better Waste and Recycling fund until exhausted.

 

2.      Limit the items eligible for rebate as identified in the report.

 

3.      Measure and report back to Council as soon as possible once the allocated funding is exhausted on the effectiveness of the program. 

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

 

 

Infrastructure & Environment Report

 

ITEM NO:       INF 01

FILE NO:        009225.2022

SUBJECT:     Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Rhodes

 

That:

1.       This item be deferred to the next ordinary Council meeting on 23 February 2022        in order for Councillors to receive a briefing on the projects prior to committing          funding.

 

2.       The briefing also include the upgrades required to Jardine Park in Casula.

 

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

 

 

Committee Reports

 

ITEM NO:       CTTE 01

FILE NO:        017492.2022

SUBJECT:     Minutes of Budget Review Panel 18 November 2021

 

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded: Clr Hadid

That Council adopts the minutes of the Budget Review Panel meeting held on 18 November 2021.  

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


 

Questions with Notice

 

ITEM NO:       QWN 01

FILE NO:        016147.2022

SUBJECT:     Question with Notice - Clr Harle - DA-1212/2021 at 437 Hume Highway, Casula

 

Council sent a letter to affected Casula area residents on 4 January 2022 as below:

 

“Council has received a Development Application (DA) for Demolition of existing structures, removal of trees, construction of a four-storey building over 2 levels of basement carparking. Proposed use of the ground level is for a pub containing a bistro, sports bar; VIP lounge (including gaming) and outdoor dining. Levels 1 to 3 is for the purpose of a hotel, containing a total of 72 rooms at the address shown above. Our records indicate you are the owner/occupier of a property near this site. In line with Council's Notification Policy, you are invited to review the development proposal and if you wish, express views about the development and any possible effects on your property. Please submit any comments to Council in writing by 25 January 2022.”

 

Please address the following:

 

1.    Does this notification comply with Councils Policy on notifying Development Applications during the December-January period?

 

This development application is required to be both notified to properties within 75m of the subject site and publicly advertised for 14 days in accordance with the Liverpool Community Participation Plan 2019.

 

The Community Participation Plan 2019 also requires that public exhibition and/or notification periods over the traditional Christmas / New Year period be extended so as not to include the period between 20 December and 10 January (inclusive).

 

The notification letter identified an extended submission period closing date of 25 January 2022 to ensure the dates between 4 January and 10 January 2022 were not counted in the 14-day notification period.

 

Given the significant community interest in this development application, Council extended the advertising/notification period to 3 February 2022. Council wrote to the property owners within 75m of the development site on 19 January 2022 advising of the extension to the submission period and published the required public notice on Council’s website.

 

 

 

2.    What can Council do to ensure residents that may have been on Holidays during this significant Holiday period are not disadvantaged?

 

As noted above, the notification letter identified an extended submission period closing date of 25 January 2022 to ensure the dates between 4 January and 10 January 2022 were not counted in the 14-day notification period.

 

Given the significant community interest in this development application, Council extended the advertising/notification period to 3 February 2022. Council wrote to the property owners within 75m of the development site on 19 January 2022 advising of the extension to the submission period and published the required public notice on Council’s website.

 

3.    Council opposed a similar application for a Pub in the area in 2018, based on its Social Impact Assessment Policy, and ensured legal resources were made available at the time and resulted in the DA being rejected in the Land and Environment Court. Can Council ensure similar resources will be made available if required?

 

The applicant for this development application has recently lodged a “deemed refusal” appeal in the Land and Environment Court. As a result, the Land and Environment Court will now determine this application.

 

Council is currently preparing the Statement of Facts and Contentious and will engage an expert to review the social impacts of the proposal and who will provide expert evidence to the Land and Environment Court in the subject Class 1 Appeal.

 

ITEM NO:       QWN 02

FILE NO:        016557.2022

SUBJECT:     Question with Notice - Clr Harle - Ongoing Illegal dumping occurring in Edmondson Park and generally in the Liverpool LGA

 

Council purchased covert cameras some time ago specifically for obtaining evidence of illegal dumping occurring in isolated areas. Council had hired trailer mounted surveillance cameras on a trial basis.

 

Please address the following:

 

1.    Can Council provide an update on what is being done to prevent and reduce the incidence of illegal dumping within the Liverpool LGA?

 

2.    Have the covert cameras that were used in various locations within the Liverpool LGA resulted in obtaining evidence of those carrying out illegal dumping and has that evidence resulted in legal action against the dumpers?

 

3.    Did the cameras also obtain incidents of illegal drug dealings occurring in Edmondson Park on Jardine Drive and has any legal action resulted from that data?

 

4.    If any of the above information is confidential or subject to legal privilege, can that be provided in a Confidential Report and or a briefing session?

 

A response to these questions will be provided in the business papers for the Council meeting 23 February 2022.

 

ITEM NO:       QWN 03

FILE NO:        018373.2022

SUBJECT:     Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Youth Strategy

 

Please address the following:

 

1.    When was the Liverpool Youth Strategy and Action Plan last updated?

 

2.    What timeframe is in place for review and refresh of the Youth Strategy and Action Plan?

 

A response to these questions will be provided in the business papers for the Council meeting of 23 February 2022.

 

Presentations by Councillors

 

ITEM NO:

Presentations by Councillors

Clr Kaliyanda tabled a petition from residents in response to Development Application 1305/2021 at 2 and 3 Wilga Close Casula.

 

 

Motion:                                  Motion: Mayor Mannoun     Seconded: Clr Rhodes

 

That Council move into Closed Session to deal with the following items:

 

·      Item NOM 06 – Civic Place is confidential pursuant to Section 10A(2)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it contains commercial information of a confidential nature.

 

·           Item MAYOR 05 – Personnel Matter is confidential pursuant to the provisions of S10A(2) )(a) of the Local Government Act 1993 because it contains personnel matters pertaining to particular individuals (other than Councillors).

 

·           Item MAYOR 06 – Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993 because it contains personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than Councillors).

 

 

RECESS:

 

Mayor Mannoun called a recess of Council at 9.36pm to allow members of the gallery to leave the Chambers.

 

CLOSED SESSION:

 

The meeting resumed at 9.49pm in Closed Session with all Councillors present. 

 

ITEM NO:       NOM 06

FILE NO:        018479.2022

SUBJECT:     Civic Place

 

Background

 

There is much angst in the community relating to the delivery of Civic Place and the impacts on Council’s long term financial plan.

 

It is imperative that this project, the single largest capital expenditure item this Council has seen, is not just a shiny new building but in fact adds value to the ratepayer.

                                        

COUNCIL DECISION

 

Motion:                                 Moved: Clr Goodman          Seconded Clr Ammoun

 

That Council:

 

1.      Notes the following resolutions of Council from the 5 February 2020 meeting to:

o     Engage a suitably qualified organisation to undertake a full review/audit on the Civic Place project from its inception, including but not limited to the changes of the design to value for money; and

o     Resources be allocated from the unrestricted reserve to undertake this review.

 

2.      Provide all Councillors with a comprehensive briefing on the Project Development Agreement relating to the Liverpool Civic Place project, including but not limited to:

o     the scope, findings and recommendations of previous reviews and audits by:

§   the NSW Auditor General

§   Council's Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

§   Prosperity Advisors

§   external probity advisors, OCM

o     an update on plans to secure tenants by 1 July 2024 for the following:

§   Liverpool Civic Place surplus office space

§   33 Moore Street

§   the existing library site

§   the Hoxton Park road office

o     a scenario analysis including but not limited to potential rental income delays, projected lease yield and project cost escalation.

 

3.      A briefing on Council’s long term financial plan including sensitivity analysis on Council’s forecasted revenue, expenditure streams and projected cash position.

 

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

 

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MAYORAL MINUTE

 

ITEM NO:            MAYOR 05

REPORT OF:     Mayor Ned Mannoun

SUBJECT:         Personnel Matter

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION:

 

Motion:             Moved: Mayor Mannoun                Seconded: Clr Hadid

 

That Council:

 

1.      Acknowledges the contributions and capabilities of the CEO over the course of his employment with Council, noting that he was employed in varying roles for over 7 years.

 

2.      Note that the current CEO’s contract will expire on 30 November 2025.

 

3.      Terminate the CEO’s contract from 11 February 2022 under Section 10.3.5 of the employment contract.

 

4.      Direct the Mayor to enter into direct negotiation with the Chief Executive Officer to formally agree on a deed of settlement amount.

 

5.      Direct the Mayor to notify the CEO in writing of the decision to terminate the employment contract within 24 hours of the conclusion of the meeting.

 

6.      Direct the Mayor to notify the CEO in writing within 4 hours of reaching an agreement on the deed of settlement, including the monetary fee being paid by Council upon termination.

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

 

Vote For:            Mayor Mannoun, Clr Ammoun, Clr Goodman, Clr Hadid, Clr Macnaught, Clr Rhodes

 

Vote Against:     Clr Green, Clr Hagarty, Clr Harle, Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Karnib

 

 

 

Mayoral Minute

 

ITEM NO:            MAYOR 06

REPORT OF:     Mayor Ned Mannoun

SUBJECT           Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

 

COUNCIL DECISION:

 

Motion:                     Moved: Mayor Mannoun                 Seconded: Clr Hadid

 

That Council:

 

  1. Notes that Dr Eddie Jackson will be terminated from his position of CEO on COB Friday, 11 February 2022.

 

  1. Undertake a competitive process of appointing a Chief Executive Officer.

 

  1. Immediately seek the services by way of RFQ for a suitable independent consultant to assist in the recruitment process.

 

  1. Immediately seek the services of an independent Probity Advisor to participate in the recruitment process.

 

  1. Establish a working group with the delegation of Council to undertake the following tasks:

 

a.    Work with the appointed independent Consultant to draft and finalise a Position Description (P.D.) for the Chief Executive role;

b.    Provide instruction to the appointed consultant on advertising and interview arrangements;

c.     With guidance and assistance from the independent consultant, negotiate and agree on in-principle contract terms, subject to approval by Council, with the preferred candidate; and

d.    With guidance form the appointed independent consultant, prepare a report to the Council that provides a detailed assessment of the interviewed candidates, and makes a recommendation for appointment by the Council.

 

  1. Notes that the final decision to appoint a Chief Executive Officer, will be made by the Council, as required by S.344 of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

  1. Appoints Peter Diplas as Acting Chief Executive Officer, with all delegated authority currently assigned to the position Chief Executive Officer, for up to 12 months from 4 February 2022 or until such time as a new permanent Chief Executive Officer appointed, and commences in the position, whichever is the lesser period.

 

  1. Delegate authority to the Mayor to negotiate on behalf of Council, suitable terms with Mr Diplas (Acting CEO) for his appointment to the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer.

 

  1. Note that once a permanent Chief Executive Officer is appointed a separate Committee will need to be established to set and monitor key performance indicators for the new Chief Executive Officer.

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

Vote For:            Mayor Mannoun, Clr Ammoun, Clr Goodman, Clr Green, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty, Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Karnib, Clr Macnaught, Clr Rhodes

Vote Against:     Clr Harle

 

Mayor Mannoun moved the meeting into Open Session at 10:59pm and read the resolutions made in Closed Session.

 

THE MEETING CLOSED AT 11.06pm.

 

 

 

<Signature>

Name: Ned Mannoun

Title:    Mayor

Date:    23 February 2022

I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on  2 February 2022. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.