MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 1 March 2023

PRESENT:

Mayor Ned Mannoun

Councillor Ammoun

Councillor Goodman

Councillor Green

Councillor Hadid

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda (arrived at 2.17pm)

Councillor Karnib

Councillor Macnaught

Councillor Rhodes

Mr John Ajaka, Chief Executive Officer

Mr Farooq Portelli, Acting Director Corporate Services

Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Culture

Ms Lina Kakish, Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Mr Jason Breton, Acting Director City Presentation

Mr John Lac, Acting Director Infrastructure & Environment

Mr John Milicic, Manager Property, Economy and Commercial Development

Ms Jessica Saliba, Coordinator Governance

Mr Karl Adderley, Waste Project Officer

Mr David Galpin, General Counsel, Manager Governance, Legal and Procurement

Mr Vishwa Nadan, Chief Financial Officer

Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services

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

The meeting commenced at 2.00pm

cast Statement

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

The prayer of the Council was read by Pastor Claudio Alosi from Living Grace Christian Church.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The National Anthem was played at the meeting.

COUNCILLORS ATTENDING REMOTELY

Nil.

APOLOGIES

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Councillor Hagarty be noted as an apology for this meeting and that leave of absence be granted.

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

CONDOLENCES

Nil.

Confirmation of Minutes

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 1 February 2023 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

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

Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest with relation to the Council meeting however, Clr Ammoun wanted to declare that he has been nominated for the State seat of Liverpool on behalf of the Liberal Team in the upcoming State Election.

Therefore, as a result of this, and in accordance with clauses 4.1.9 and 4.1.10 of Council’s Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy (where a Councillor who is endorsed as a candidate for Federal or State election may choose to voluntarily take leave of absence and / or voluntarily donate their allowance during their candidacy), Clr Ammoun would like to donate this month’s Councillor allowance as follows:

· $1,000 to AusRelief for the Turkey/Syria disaster;

· $1,000 to the core community in Miller; and

· the balance of his allowance to PCYC Miller.

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda

Nil.

Representation – items on agenda

Nil.

MAYORAL MINUTE

ITEM NO: MAYOR 01

SUBJECT Expressing Support for the Metro Liverpool to Bankstown Extension

REPORT OF: Mayor Ned Mannoun

I would like to express our full support for the proposed Metro line connecting Liverpool to Bankstown. This is an exciting project that will bring significant benefits to our local community, including improved transportation options, reduced traffic congestion, and increased economic growth.

The City of Liverpool welcomes the NSW Government's decision to progress this project, and we thank them for their commitment to improving public transport in our area. We recognise that this is a significant investment that will provide long-term benefits to our region.

However, it is disappointing to see the Opposition's resistance to this project. We urge them to reconsider their position and support this vital infrastructure development. The proposed metro line will not only provide much-needed transportation solutions but also create new job opportunities and promote economic growth across the region.

Therefore, I would like to write to the NSW Opposition leader to request that they change their position on this project and support the NSW Government's efforts to deliver better transport options for our community. Together, we can work towards building a more connected, sustainable, and prosperous region for all.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Write to the NSW Government to thank them for the $270 million dollar investment to complete the business cases for the Metro extension, connecting Liverpool to Bankstown.

2. Write to the NSW Opposition Leader to request that they change their position on the Metro extension project.

3. Notes that three additional stations at Austral, Kemps Creek and Rossmore could have been part of the Western Sydney Airport line to Parramatta.

4. Continue to lobby the NSW Government and the Opposition for an express service from Liverpool to Bankstown (via Cabramatta) to be established on the remainder of the T3 line when the Metro opens in 2024.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That Council:

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

This item was recommitted later in the meeting in accordance with clause 17.14 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (Recommitting resolutions to correct an error) in order to amend point 3 of the recommendation.

The full resolution with point 3 amended is shown below:

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That Council:

1. Write to the NSW Government to thank them for the $270 million dollar investment to complete the business cases for the Metro extension, connecting Liverpool to Bankstown.

2. Write to the NSW Opposition Leader to request that they change their position on the Metro extension project.

3. Supports the Parramatta to Western Sydney Airport line and notes that three additional stations could be part of that line running through the Liverpool LGA.

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

Division Called:

Vote for: Mayor Mannoun, Clr Ammoun, Clr Goodman, Clr Hadid, Clr Harle, Clr Macnaught and Clr Rhodes.

Vote against: Clr Green*, Clr Kaliyanda* and Clr Karnib*.

Note: Clrs Green, Kaliyanda and Karnib did not vote for or against the motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.4 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (as shown below), they are recorded as voting against the motion:

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

Clr Kaliyanda arrived at the meeting at 2.17pm.

Community & Culture Report

ITEM NO: COM 01

FILE NO: 013651.2023

SUBJECT: Grants Donations and Community Sponsorship Report

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Macnaught

That Council:

1. Endorses the funding recommendation of $4890 GST exclusive) under the Community Grant Program for the following project; and

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Australian Arab Cultural Forum	Short Story Writing Competition	$4890

2. Endorses the funding recommendation of $15,000 GST exclusive) under the Matching Grant Program for the following project.

Applicant

Project

Recommended

Moorebank Sports Soccer Club

Installation of Xtragrass at Hammondville Ovals

$15,000

3. Endorse retrospective funding of $10,000 from Council’s Community Sponsorship program to SSDPSA for the “Holi Mela – Festival of Colours” event delivered on 25-26 February 2023; and

4. Amend the Grants, Donations and Community Sponsorship Policy to allow Council to assess and approve retrospective funding for community events within a one month timeframe from the date of the event.

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

ITEM NO: CORP 03

FILE NO: 036707.2023

SUBJECT: Governance Committees Meeting Procedure

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That Council:

in line with option 2, alter the resolution from February as follows;

1. Council adopts a consolidated Governance Advisory Committee Charter;

2. Council determines that the Governance Committees (except the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee which will continue to meet quarterly) will convene once a month on the third Tuesday of every month and that the minutes go to the next Council meeting;

3. Council notes that the Governance Committees will commence in April 2023;

4. The CEO is the non-voting member;

5. Council approves the deletion of the Strategic Panel and the Budget Review Panel and the recategorisation of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee to the “Governance Committee tier”;

6. Council pilot a three-month trial to determine the effectiveness of the Governance Committees including providing data on attendance at community committees; and

7. Council notes that the remaining community committees are as follows;

· Aboriginal Consultative

· Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee

· Civic Advisory Committee

· Companion Animal Advisory

· Environment Advisory Committee

· Heritage Advisory Committee

· Intermodal Precinct Committee

· Liverpool Access Committee

· Liverpool Sports Committee

· Tourism and CBD committee

· Youth Council

· Traffic Committee

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

ITEM NO: CTTE 02

FILE NO: 029507.2023

SUBJECT: Minutes of the Liverpool Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 1 February 2023

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council adopts the following Committee recommendations:

Item 1 – Pearce Street, Liverpool – Proposed One Way Access into Gillespie Street

a) For community consultation to be carried out regarding the proposed one-way arrangement from Pearce Street into Gillespie Street, as shown in Attachment 1.

b) Subject to the outcome of the community consultation, detailed design to be prepared and presented at a future Committee meeting for further consultation.

Item 2 – Liverpool City Centre Special Event - Festival of Chariots

a) Approves in principle this year’s Festival of Chariots Street parade through the Liverpool City Centre on 24 June 2023.

b) Classifies the event as a Class 2 Special Event with the required associated conditions.

c) Liaises with the event organisers, Police, and local bus companies to discuss and implement measures that would minimise traffic impacts of the event. A separate meeting is to be organised before the event.

d) Submits a Special Event Traffic Management Plan to TfNSW for endorsement.

Item 3 – Sarah Hollands Drive, Carnes Hill – Proposed Pedestrian Crossing Facility

a) Installation of a marked pedestrian crossing across the Sarah Hollands Drive near its intersection with Strzelecki Drive.

b) Detailed design of the marked pedestrian crossing is to be forwarded to Transport for NSW for comments prior to installation.

Item 4 – First Avenue, Hoxton Park – Proposed Traffic Management Changes

a) Prepare detailed design for the extension of the northbound right turn lane between Twentieth Avenue and Hoxton Park Road and submit to the Committee for endorsement.

b) Undertake design investigation including community consultation for connection of First Avenue to Nineteenth Avenue including other options, which would minimise traffic flow on First Avenue.

c) Installation of indented parking bays along Frist Avenue, in accordance with Attachment 4.1.

Item 5 – Railway Street Shared Spaces Demonstration Project - Opening Event

a) Road closure of Railway Street, for the opening of the Railway Street demonstration project on 18 March 2023.

b) Classifies the road closure as a Class 2 Special Event.

c) Liaises with the event organisers, and the Police, and implement measures to minimise traffic impacts of the event.

d) Submits a Special Event Traffic Management Plan to TfNSW for endorsement.

Item 6 – Weir Crescent, Lurnea and Cecil Hills/Elizabeth Hills – Requests for Traffic Calming Devices and Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study

a) Request the Police to continue ongoing speed enforcement along Weir Crescent and the network within Elizabeth Hills and Cecil Hills.

b) Carry out speed classifications along the distributor, collector and critical local roads within Elizabeth Hills and Cecil Hills to identify locations where additional traffic calming devices may be required, as part of a Local Area Traffic Management Plan (LATM) and present to a future Committee meeting.

Item 7 – Regentville Drive, Elizabeth Hill – Full or Partial Road closure at Gowanlea Avenue intersection

a) Undertakes community consultation on full or partial closure of Regentville Drive at its intersection with Gowanlea Avenue, as part of a local area traffic study, and present the outcome to a future Committee meeting.

b) Subject to the outcome of the community consultation, prepare design and present to a future Traffic Committee meeting.

Item 8 –Approved Items Under Delegated Authority

Notes the approved items under delegated authority.

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

MOTION OF URGENCY

ITEM no: URG 01

Subject: 84 Memorial Avenue, Liverpool

Clr Kaliyanda requested Mayor Mannoun accept a Motion of Urgency relating to 84 Memorial Avenue, Liverpool.

In accordance with Clause 9.3 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, the Chairperson Mayor Mannoun, ruled the above matter as urgent and as such it was dealt with at this meeting as shown below:

Background

Recently the Daily Telegraph reported that Canterbury Leagues Club would “bypass” Liverpool Council’s refusal of their rezoning application for 84 Memorial Ave, Liverpool.

In their rezoning review submission, the Canterbury Leagues Club called on the NSW Department of Planning to approve their proposed development of over 1000 new apartments and several high rise buildings.

Council refused their application at its March 2022 meeting because it was inappropriate. It was further refused by the Western Sydney Planning Panel (?).

This development would take much needed green space away from Liverpool residents. It only benefits the Canterbury Leagues Club, who have made no tangible investment in Liverpool in the years since the Oasis debacle.

This is despite the scale and speed of growth in the Liverpool area and the desperate need for new and/or upgraded sporting facilities required.

It is an outrage that this not only undermines the Woodward Masterplan, which Council has put a considerable amount of effort into, but that it also comes at a time when funding commitments to realise aspects of the Masterplan have been secured.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Ammoun

That Council write to the CEO and directors of Canterbury Leagues Club urging them to withdraw their rezoning review submission and work with the community to develop a proposal that is more fit for purpose with the needs of Liverpool and is consistent with the Woodward Park MasterPlan.

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

Division called:

Vote for: Clr Ammoun, Clr Green, Clr Hadid, Clr Harle, Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Karnib and Clr Macnaught.

Vote against: Mayor Mannoun*, Clr Goodman and Clr Rhodes

*Mayor Mannoun did not vote for or against the motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.4 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (as shown below), he is recorded as voting against the motion:

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

RECESS

Mayor Mannoun called a recess at 3.11pm.

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

Mayor Mannoun resumed the meeting at 3.31pm in Open Session with all Councillors present.

Questions with Notice

ITEM NO: QWN 01

FILE NO: 044184.2023

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Green - Implementation of New Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022

The new Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID) is a complete rewrite of the 1994 PID Act. The changes are intended to encourage and facilitate disclosures - in the public interest of wrongdoing in the public sector - which includes local government.

While the new PID Act 2022 is recognised as simpler to navigate, provide more comprehensive protections for witnesses and imposes a clear duty on authorities to take the appropriate steps to deal with received disclosures, the new PID Act introduces improved measures to encourage a ‘speak up culture’ within agencies.

The new PID Act 2022 comes into force 18 months after assent, that is October 2023.

Please address the following:

1. What steps is Council taking towards implementing the new Act?

2. Does Council have an implementation timeframe for the training of all staff in understanding their roles and responsibilities in reporting public interest disclosures under the new Act including the requirements of handling protected disclosures?

3. What measures does Council currently have in encouraging a ‘speak up culture’ and in what ways will this be enhanced in building and supporting staff confidence in reporting public interest disclosures?

4. Is there a timeframe in implementing new guidelines and Council policies?

Responses (provided by Corporate Services)

1. What steps is Council taking towards implementing the new Act?

The NSW Ombudsman oversees the operation of the Public Interest Disclosures Act (PID Act) across the NSW public sector.

Council’s Acting Internal Ombudsman and Acting Coordinator Governance have attended a number of training and information sessions conducted by ICAC and NSW Ombudsman in relation to the new PID Act. The training has provided insight into how the new Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID Act 2022) is different from the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 (PID Act 1994). This has helped us to understand Council’s obligations and what support is available from the NSW Ombudsman.

Council also subscribes to receive regular updates on the new legislation through the NSW Ombudsman e-newsletters.

In addition, Council has nominated to be on the pilot program coordinated by NSW Ombudsman to trial tools, resources, fact sheets, e-learning modules and training packages to ensure it is fit for purpose for Council.

Council will work within the timeframes and guidelines provided by the NSW Ombudsman.

Council has posters displayed at all worksites reminding staff to report corrupt conduct.

There are also alternating screen saver messages which remind staff to “speak up” when they see wrongdoing.

4. Is there a timeframe in implementing new guidelines and Council policies?

Council will work within the timeframes and guidelines provided by the NSW Ombudsman.

ITEM NO: QWN 02

FILE NO: 044196.2023

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clrs Green and Hagarty - Regular Maintenance Scheduling

The care of Council assets and environment are core aspects of Council functions and expectations of residents and ratepayers in providing quality services.

There are several ways residents and ratepayers might alert Council of maintenance issues in contacting Customer Services, posting the issue on Council pages on social media or making direct contact with Councillors.

One of the topics that has frequently been stated or discussed in this Council term is getting ‘back to basics’ in providing our residents, ratepayers and communities with timely services of a high standard.

To support Council in meeting community expectations, could Council advise:

1. How is regular maintenance of parks, hedges, roundabouts, dredging of drains, ponds and waterways scheduled?

2. How frequently is the schedule reviewed?

3. What particular challenges exist in meeting regular maintenance of our assets and environment?

Responses (provided by City Presentation)

1. How is regular maintenance of parks, hedges, roundabouts, dredging of drains, ponds and waterways scheduled?

- Parks are currently on a 3 week programmed schedule for all park maintenance.

- Hedges are only attended to when pedestrian and vehicle access is affected along identified pathways or roadways. Hedges at Liverpool Council facilities such as Childcares and Community Centres are assessed on the regular 3 weekly program.

- Roundabouts are on an 8-week programmed schedule for maintenance.

- Waterways, creeks, ponds we have no activities for cleaning.

- Gross Pollutant Traps x 200+ are cleaned quarterly by contractors.

- Street drains are generally reactive maintenance.

- Larger canals are generally on a quarterly program but we are working towards reducing the time gap.

- Smaller linear drains 6 monthly/reactive.

- Waterways and ponds are considered an asset and as such is not a maintenance issue but an asset renewal so there is no schedule.

2. How frequently is the schedule reviewed?

These schedules do not have an identified review in place.

3. What particular challenges exist in meeting regular maintenance of our assets and environment?

At present the most present challenge is resourcing.

- Suitably qualified and experienced staff to conduct the works are in high demand and recent recruitment has shown a noticeable drop in applicants for advertised positions.

- Specialised machinery is in high demand and with recent years pandemics limiting overseas production, a long waiting time exists in purchasing of the machinery required.

Combined with resourcing is the recent extreme weather events which has limited access to sites on a regular occurrence putting programs behind. With the limited access means that when access returns and programs can recommence the maintenance work can be extended in time due to the increased work involved.

ITEM NO: QWN 04

FILE NO: 045816.2023

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Green & Clr Kaliyanda - Prevalence of Food Insecurity

The problem of food insecurity in South West Sydney is recognised as growing concern associated with poor health outcomes. Research shows food insecurity affects physical, mental and emotional well-being of families and individuals (Foodbank 2016).

Food insecurity is defined as not being able to afford food, worrying about food running out, cutting out meal sizes, missing meals or going without meals to ensure children or other vulnerable members of the family are fed.

A local health survey found 13% of respondents experienced food insecurity in answer to the question ‘In the last 12 months, were there any times you ran out of food and could not afford to buy more?’ (South West Sydney: Our Health in 2019)

Can Council advise;

1. What does Council know about the prevalence of food insecurity in our LGA?

2. How does Council work with agencies involved in responding to and providing services to people in our community experiencing food insecurity?

3. What advocacy is Council currently engaged in concerning the growing problem of food insecurity in our community?

Responses (provided by Community and Culture)

1. What does Council know about the prevalence of food insecurity in our LGA?

Response: The significance of food insecurity across Liverpool is difficult to determine, however anecdotally, demand for free food and low-cost groceries in Liverpool is an ongoing concern, as reported by community organisations, charities, and religious groups.

Though demand for food hampers and low-cost groceries is not currently as high as it was during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, general feedback from some local free food service providers that engage with Council suggests the demand for low-cost and free groceries is increasing due to the rising costs of living and their impact on household incomes, particularly in areas of low socioeconomic status.

2. How does Council work with agencies involved in responding to and providing services to people in our community experiencing food insecurity?

Response: Council regularly receives enquiries from charities and religious groups wanting to establish new free food services in Liverpool. Council’s Community Development and Planning team works closely with community organisations, charities and religious groups to ensure vital free food services are supported to meet community need and coordinate a balanced delivery of free food services across the Liverpool community. Food services are encouraged to support one another by way of sharing space and resources, and coordinating their efforts to ensure a constant delivery of service across various days, times and locations. This ensures that free food services are consistently available to the community and manages food and material waste (such as packaging, cutlery and other material items).

Council supports the coordination and delivery of the Liverpool Uniting Church Community Hub (LUCCH) and the Liverpool Loaves and Fishes Free Restaurant (managed by the Exodus Foundation) based in the Liverpool Uniting Church at Pirie Street. The restaurant provides a twice-daily meal service on-site, as well as offering take-away meals and material goods such as clothing.

The LUCCH provides a weekly outreach program where community members can access key services such as housing and income support, mental health and homelessness services on-site to help address the social issues that may be contributing to food insecurity in Liverpool.

Council provides a schedule of known Free Food Services to community members, which is available on Council’s website and is updated and shared regularly with Council’s community partners for distribution to their client cohort.

3. What advocacy is Council currently engaged in concerning the growing problem of food insecurity in our community?

Response: Council has previously engaged with state and federal government representatives and community organisations in round table discussions which aim to address food insecurity from a social and economic standpoint.

Further, Council is a convening partner of the Fairfield/Liverpool Homelessness Interagency (together with Fairfield City Council). This group meets regularly to discuss homelessness and related concerns, including food insecurity, and develops strategies and programs which work to address these issues. These strategies aim to raise awareness of homelessness, poverty and food insecurity in Liverpool and Fairfield through programs which acknowledge significant government and non-government community initiatives such as Anti-Poverty Week and Homelessness Week.

Council regularly engages with community organisations to support the delivery programs in targeted areas of the LGA, such as Miller and Warwick Farm, which work to address the social and economic issues that can contribute to food insecurity such as low employment and education and the related effects on household incomes and resources.

ITEM NO: QWN 06

FILE NO: 045940.2023

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Kaliyanda - Phillips Park Playing Field

Please address the following:

The development of Phillips Park Hub included a sorely needed playing field meeting the needs of sporting clubs in the Lurnea community.

While there have been unanticipated problems concerning the playing field that Council is working with contractors to rectify, could Council advise;

1. When will the sporting field be available for play?

2. When will an open Expression of Interest round that is transparent enabling fair access scheduled to enable sporting clubs to book seasonal use for play and training of the playing field?

3. How will Council ensure that the space can be accessed by the broadest cross-section of our community and utilised to its full potential?

Responses (provided by Community and Culture)

Council has been notified that the playing fields at Phillips Park, Lurnea will be available for use effective from 1 March 2023.

Upon closure of Phillips Park, Council provided an undertaking to existing hirers that the (at the time) bookings would be honored upon re-opening for an initial period of two years. To this extent, South West Sydney Wanderers have a hire agreement for winter sports hire for 2023. The nature of that booking allocates field space as follows:

a. Weekdays: 3.30-10.00pm

b. Weekends 7.00am – 5.00pm

Outside of these times, the fields are available for community groups, schools and other hirers, some of whom have made daytime bookings.

A summer agreement is yet to be drafted, however as noted above this has been honored to Fairfield Liverpool Cricket on a limited capacity.

Council is currently undertaking a review of all sports club licenses and field hire agreements. This review will frame seasonal hire agreements and licenses and all associated hire fees to ensure, as far as reasonably possible, fair and equitable access to sporting venues.

Presentations by Councillors

Nil.

Notices of Motion

ITEM NO: NOM 01

FILE NO: 044968.2023

SUBJECT: Victims of the Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey and Syria

On 6^th February, 2023 a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Turkey, and western Syria. It was followed by an unusually strong aftershock of 7.7 magnitude nine hours later, to the northeast of the main shock.

To date, more than 37,300 people have lost their lives, including two Australians. It is estimated that 13.5 million people have been affected in Turkey, and 10.9 million people affected in Syria – close to half of the population.

Rescue efforts have been hampered by storms and snow fall, and the estimated damage bill is upward of $84 US Billion.

Liverpool is home to a large number of people of Turkish and Syrian ancestry, and we value the contribution these families make to our vibrant and diverse community. Many people in our LGA remain deeply distressed about the tragedy in Turkey and Syria, and its impact on such a large number of communities abroad, as well as ongoing concerns for the welfare and safety of their families and loved ones in the affected region.

Our thoughts and prayers are with these communities both locally and abroad during this most difficult time.

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Macnaught)

That Council:

1. Write to the Turkish and Syrian Consulate expressing our condolences;

2. Donate $20,000 (from general funds) to AusRelief to support the victims of the Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey and Syria; and

3. The $20,000 donation to be sourced from Council’s general funds.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Macnaught Seconded: Clr Ammoun

That Council:

1. Write to the Turkish and Syrian Consulate expressing our condolences;

2. Donate $20,000 to AusRelief to support the victims of the Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey and Syria;

3. The $20,000 donation to be sourced from the grants and donations budget;

4. Encourage community donation to this appeal as well through Council’s social media channels or regular media outlets that Council use; and

5. Observe a minute silence for the victims of this tragedy.

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

*Note: A one minute silence was observed after the last item of the meeting before the council meeting was declared closed.

ITEM NO: NOM 02

FILE NO: 046091.2023

SUBJECT: Notice of Motion- Clr Rhodes - Online Confidentiality

Since all Government COVID restriction having been lifted, Council has move to hold the majority of Council Committee meetings both online and or through hybrid meetings of Council.

It is not uncommon in such meetings to discuss confidential information that is not to be shared outside the meetings.

On the Council Website there is a reminder that confidential information from Council meetings is not to be shared with Family members or other people.

However there is a growing risk increased by the number of online meetings held by Council where confidentiality could be either intentionally or unintentionally breached because attendees are joining meetings from places that might be outside even the attending members complete security control.

It is not uncommon for Councillors and Committee members to join Council online meetings from places such as their home, their car, or places of work where one would expect other people to possibly be at that location.

Council has codes of Conduct for Councillors or similar regulations within Community Committee Charters that Council relies upon for compliance enforcement should any confidentiality breach occur, but Council does not have any regulations regarding how attendance online might be better controlled that might better address the risk of confidentiality.

In saying this, no one is accusing anyone that any such breach may have occurred, it is purely to raise the risk to Council that either intentional or unintentional breach of confidentiality may occur though attending online meetings...

Council does not have any form of independent power to ensures participants at confidential online meetings are indeed alone at all times during those meetings and therefore can by no means guarantee that such online meetings are in fact confidential.

The risk issue is further hampered by the encouraged practice of online attendees in fact turn off their cameras and Mics in a bid to maintain better connections and less interference during the meetings.

The only mention in the Office of Local Government Meeting practice procedures regarding confidentiality is as below:

14. What obligations do council officials have in relation to information about matters that were considered in a part of a meeting that was closed to the public?

Under the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW, all council officials have an obligation to maintain the integrity and security of confidential documents or information in their possession, including confidential business papers. In particular, all council officials must: • protect confidential information • only release confidential information if they have authority to do so • only use confidential information for the purpose it is intended to be used • not use confidential information for the purpose of securing a private benefit for themselves or for any other person • not use confidential information with the intention to cause harm or detriment to the council or any other person or body • not disclose any information discussed during a confidential session of a council meeting. It is also an offence under section 664(1A) of the Act to disclose information about a matter that was considered in a meeting that was closed to the public under section 10A.

15. What happens if a council official inappropriately discloses information about a matter that was considered in a part of a meeting that was closed to the public?

Where a council official fails to comply with their obligations in relation to the protection of confidential information they may face disciplinary action. This might include termination of employment for council staff or suspension or disqualification from civic office for a councillor. Guidelines on the Closure of Council Meetings April 2013 13 A council official may also face prosecution under section 664 of the Act if they disclose information about a matter that was considered in a meeting that was closed to the public under section 10A. The inappropriate disclosure of such information can also have broader ramifications for the trust and constructive working relationships between staff and councillors so necessary to the effective functioning of a council.

The matter might be addressed by amendments to Council Charter rules that all online participants must attend through ear plug attachment assuring there is no sound is emitting from the connecting device and that the Camera and Mic must be left on at all times.

I acknowledge the above suggestions might add to the instability of connections and I acknowledge that Council staff may have recommendations on how this growing risk might be best addressed.

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Rhodes)

That Council:

1. Write to the Office of Local Government to raise the concerns of risk regarding confidentiality and online Council Committee Meetings and inquire if they are intending to amend regulations contained in the Council Meeting Practice Procedures that might address the growing risk in holding online meetings and possible increased opportunities for breach of confidentiality.

2. Council investigate and report back to the April Council meetings 2023 on possible procedures to improve the confidentiality assurances when holding Council Committee meetings containing confidential information online.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Ammoun

That Council:

2. Upon receipt of the response from the Office of Local Government, Council investigate and report back to Council on possible procedures to improve the confidentiality assurances when holding Council Committee meetings containing confidential information online.

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

ITEM NO: NOM 03

FILE NO: 046112.2023

SUBJECT: Notice of Motion - Clr Rhodes - RV Park

Background

A motion was first resolved by Council through the Tourism and CBD Committee to investigate the opportunity for Liverpool to engage and provide an RV Park in Liverpool LGA in 2018.

The Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) who is a national organisation that establishes RV parks on Local Government land that is not being otherwise used by Council and is predominantly in flood zones.

The RV parks opportunity for the Liverpool LGA are for the temporary use by members of the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia only. They are only permitted to stay no longer than a few days. The RV Vehicles must be totally self-sufficient requiring no services such as power or toilet facilities as they must have those facilities in their RVs to be entitled to use the park.

There is no infrastructure permitted such as in hard stand buildings to be provided in the parks. There is just one access road that need not be a sealed road but perhaps a gravel road, one water supply facility (a tap) for the RV’s to Fill up their onboard needs and a Dump station that enables the RV’s to dispose of wastes from their vehicles into existing sewerage services close to the area. The water access, Dump stations and access road are all provided and maintained at CMCA Cost.

There is no cost to Council at all.

CMCA leases the land from Council, thus enabling at least some additional funds for Council that they would otherwise not be received from the flood prone land and such funds would contribute to the needs of our Liverpool Constituents.

There would be a one access road built and maintained by CMCA into the site that simply provides areas designated for the RVs to park on Grassed areas for their short term stay.

The Park is managed by a full time on site manager employed by CMCA whose duty is to keep the park clean at all times and manage the booking of the Club Members so that the site has only the number of permitted RVs on the site at any time and that no RV overstays the short term regulations.

Through Questions With Notice at the Council Meeting Wednesday 16^th November 2022, Council provided the following advice:

2. What possible sites were looked at?

Multiple sites were explored during CMCA’s visit to Liverpool in February 2021 including: - Heron Park, Chipping Norton –

Angle Park, Chipping Norton –

Casula Parklands, Casula –

Bringelly Community Centre –

Barefoot Water Ski, Moorebank - Casula Parklands

CMCA was hesitant about exploring opportunities near Western Sydney Airport due to their criteria for access to major transport infrastructure, manoeuvrability and access for RVs, proximity to shopping centres and public transport, public open space and potentially waterbased outlook sites.

CMCA identified a potentially suitable location adjacent to the NSW Barefoot Water Ski Club in Helles Park, Moorebank. Negotiations progressed with the Ski Club and CMCA. They both indicated in-principle support for the proposal.

However, because the site is in a high-risk flood area, the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 part 1.9 (high flooding risk) prevents development of an RV park on the site.

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4. What determined that outcome?

Because the site is in a high-risk flood area, the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 part 1.9 (high flooding risk) prevents development of an RV park on the site. There are also risks in electrical and sewage systems and consideration of evacuation routes for an RV Park.

Clearly the only objection to the possible RV Park was the flooding issue.

To which the following has not been fairly considered.

1. The CMCA RV Parks are evacuated and closed upon the first advice of POSSIBLE flooding allowing the vehicles to simply drive out in a timely manner before exit roads are cut.

2. There is no electrical supply in the intended RV parks.

3. There is no hard stand infrastructure in the RV park.

4. The Dump facility is into existing sewerage system and poses no additional risk.

5. The Georges River being down stream from the majority of catchments areas result in possible flooding warnings at Liverpool with up to 12hrs warning.

6. Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 Part 9.1 Development near a Watercourse does not necessarily negate the possibility of an RV Park and would be addressed through the DA Process and in relation to the proposed site.

Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 Part 9.1 Development near a Watercourse Controls

1. If any works are proposed near a water course, the Water Management Act 2000 may apply, and you may be required to seek controlled activity approval from the NSW Office of Water. Please consult with the NSW Office of Water regarding your proposal. Section 4 Bushland and Fauna Habitat Preservation of this DCP should also be addressed when pertinent.

An RV Park through CMCA provides Liverpool the opportunity to

1. Increase the Visitation economy of Liverpool.

2. Promote Liverpool as a destination at no cost through the CMCA Club magazine as it promotes all their RV Parks

3. Increase awareness of Liverpool’s visitor attractions

NOTICE OF MOTION (submitted by Clr Rhodes)

That Council:

1. Make all necessary arrangements in line with Council procedures to establish a CMCA RV Park in the Liverpool LGA; and

2. Provide a progress report back to the May Council meeting 2023.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Macnaught

That the recommendation be adopted.

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

ITEM NO: CONF 04

FILE NO: 047779.2023

SUBJECT: Liverpool Civic Place

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council:

1. Notes compliance with its resolution of 23 February 2022.

2. Endorses action taken to respond to findings of the Centium report.

3. Ratifies the entry into, and execution of, the funding agreements with Westpac and National Australia Bank respectively dated 24 June 2021 and 2 November 2021, notwithstanding the terms of any prior resolution of Council, including specifically the resolution of 16 December 2020.

4. Amends clause 4 of the resolution of Council dated 16 December 2020, nunc pro tunc, to read: “Delegate authority to the Mayor and CEO to complete, submit, and execute any required loan application documentation to secure borrowing from National Australia Bank and Westpac in such amounts as is necessary to finance Council’s budgeted project costs in relation to Liverpool Civic Place.”

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

CLOSED SESSION:

Motion: Moved: Clr Green Seconded Clr Macnaught

That CONF 05 move into Closed Session pursuant to Clause s10A(2)(C) of the Local Government Act 1993 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.

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

The meeting then moved into Closed Session at 4.13pm.

NT BUSINE– CONF 05

ITEM NO: CONF 05

FILE NO: 061303.2023

SUBJECT: S7.11 Monetary Contribution Offset for Land Transfer under DA-263/2021

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Goodman Seconded: Clr Rhodes

That:

1. The report be determined urgent (for reasons given in the report) and be dealt with at this meeting;

2. Council approves the amount to be offset against the monetary contribution payable under DA-263/2021 for the transfer of land for future road reserve on:

· The amount indicated in the Contribution Plan.

3. Council authorises its delegated officers to execute any documentation, under power of attorney, necessary to give effect to this decision;

4. Council keeps confidential this report pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the local government Act 1993 as this information would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) Business.

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

OPEN SESSION

Mayor Mannoun opened the meeting at 4.29pm and read the above motion that was resolved in Closed Session.

ONE MINUTE SILENCE

One minute silence was then observed for the victims of the Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey and Syria as resolved in Item No: NOM 01 - Victims of the Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

THE MEETING CLOSED AT 4.31pm.

Name: Ned Mannoun

Title: Mayor

Date: 29 March 2023

I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 1 March 2023. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

cast Statement

Public Forum

MAYORAL MINUTE

ITEM NO: MAYOR 01

SUBJECT Expressing Support for the Metro Liverpool to Bankstown Extension

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Clr Hadid left the Chambers at 3:45pm.

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Presentations by Councillors

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