Agenda of Ordinary Meeting - Wednesday, 31 May 2023

A purple and black text

Description automatically generated with low confidence

MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Meeting

HELD ON 26 April 2023

PRESENT:

Mayor Ned Mannoun

Councillor Ammoun

Councillor Goodman

Councillor Green

Councillor Hadid

Councillor Hagarty (online)

Councillor Harle

Councillor Kaliyanda

Councillor Karnib

Councillor Macnaught

Councillor Rhodes

Hon John Ajaka, Chief Executive Officer

Mr Farooq Portelli, Acting Director Corporate Support

Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Lifestyle

Ms Lina Kakish, Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Ms Anna Rizos, Acting Director Customer & Business Performance

Ms Julie Scott, Acting Director City Futures

Mr Jason Breton, Acting Director Operations

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

Mr Vishwa Nadan, Chief Financial Officer

Mr Charles Wiafe, Manager Transport Management

Ms Michaela Sisk, Acting Manager Strategic Projects Construction

Mr Eric Benedicic, Acting Chief Information Officer

Mr George Georgakis, Manager Council and Executive Services

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

The meeting commenced at 2.04pm.

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 Susie Najjar, Council and Executive Services, Liverpool City Council.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The National Anthem was played at the meeting.

COUNCILLORS ATTENDING REMOTELY

Clr Hagarty has requested permission to attend this meeting via MS Teams.

Motion: Moved: Clr Macnaught Seconded: Clr Green

That Clr Hagarty be granted permission to attend the meeting via MS Teams.

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

APOLOGIES

Nil.

CONDOLENCES

Ms Dorothy Nell Brain B.E.M.
Mr John Fern

ITEM NO:

COND 01

SUBJECT:

Condolence - Ms Dorothy Nell Brain B.E.M (read by Mayor Mannoun)

Today, we pause to honour the memory of Dorothy Nell Brain, who passed away on 13 April 2023. She was a prolific contributor to the Liverpool community and was passionate about the preservation and promotion of Liverpool’s history and heritage.

Dorothy and her late husband Gordon were the lifeblood of the City of Liverpool and District Historical Society during the 1970s and 80s, and Dorothy was awarded life membership by the Society in 2017.

Volunteering was a significant part of Dorothy’s life and she worked tirelessly for the community, from working on the local P&C to Scripture teaching at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lurnea, to visiting aged care centres and organising craft groups.

Dorothy was recognised for her service in 1981 by being awarded the British Empire Medal and awarded a Member of the Order of Liverpool in 2009.

Dorothy is survived by her children Vicki, Dianne, Arthur and families. She was a cherished Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. On behalf of Liverpool City Council, I humbly express my deepest condolences to her family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy’s loved ones during this difficult time.

May she rest in peace.

ITEM NO:

COND 02

SUBJECT:

Condolence - Mr John Fern (Read by Mayor Mannoun)

Today, we pause to honour the memory of John Fern, who passed away on 19 April 2023.

As a past President of The City of Liverpool and District Historical Society, John together with his wife Barbara kept the Society going through tough times in the mid-1990s and this allowed it to maintain its purpose and continue with their work.

One of John’s legacies to the Society was the donation of a cot that he slept in as a child which had been in his family since the 1850s. The pristine condition of the item is a testament to John’s passion for history and heritage.

John was an interesting man that never failed to sustain the interest of anyone he was talking with. He will be missed by many.

On behalf of Liverpool City Council, I humbly express my deepest condolences to his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with John’s loved ones during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

One Minute Silence

One minute silence was then observed for Ms Brain and Mr Fern.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Green

That Council writes to the family of Ms Brain and Mr Fern expressing our condolences for their loss.

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

Confirmation of Minutes

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hadid

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 March 2023 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

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

Declarations of Interest

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

Item: CONF 08 - Legal Affairs Report

Reason: Clr Hadid is a President of an organisation listed in the report.

Clr Hadid left the Chambers for the duration of the item.

Clr Ammoun declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant interest in the following

Item: CONF 08 - Legal Affairs Report

Reason: Clr Ammoun is the Public Officer of an organisation listed in the report.

Clr Ammoun left the Chambers for the duration of the item.

Public Forum

Presentation – items not on agenda

Nil.

Representation – items on agenda

1. Mr Mario Prodromou of Co Lab Law & Mediation addressed Council on the following item:

PLAN 03 – Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point.

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun

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

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

Ms Zoe Condoleon-Arcuri addressed Council on the following item:

PLAN 03 – Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point.

Motion: Moved: Mayor Mannoun

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

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

3. Ms Astra Staines addressed Council on the following item:

PLAN 03 – Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point.

4. Ms Astra Staines addressed Council on the following item:

PLAN 04 – Post Exhibition Report – Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Amendment 80 at 2 MacArthur Drive, Holsworthy.

5. Mr Stephen Pettit addressed Council online on the following item:

PLAN 04 – Post Exhibition Report – Liverpool Local Environmental Plan 2008 Amendment 80 at 2 MacArthur Drive, Holsworthy.

6. Mr Tim Moore of Architectus addressed Council online on the following item:

PLAN 06 – Liverpool Local Environmental Plan Review – Post Early Engagement Report.

7. Mr Goutham (Tom) Bangalore addressed Council online on the following item:

PLAN 06 – Liverpool Local Environmental Plan Review – Post Early Engagement Report.

ITEM NO: CONF 09

FILE NO: 116378.2023

SUBJECT: Question with Notice - Clr Rhodes - Liverpool Animal Shelter

Questions and responses were provided to Councillors in a Confidential Book pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(d i) of the Local Government Act because it contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION

Motion Moved: Mayor Mannoun Seconded: Clr Macnaught

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

CTTE 05 - Minutes of the Liverpool Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 15 March 2023 is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993 because it contains personal matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors);

CONF 03 - Exemption from Tender - Content Manager Transition to Cloud, CONF 05 - Exemption from Tender - Pathway Commitment and Transition to Cloud and CTTE 07 - Minutes of the Governance Committee Meetings held on 18 April 2023 are confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 because they contain information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

CONF 08 - Legal Affairs Report is confidential pursuant to the provisions of s10A(2)(a) (c) (d i) (g) of the Local Government Act 1993 because it contains personal matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors); AND information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; AND commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; AND advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

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

CLOSED SESSION

Council moved into Closed Session at 4.59pm.

ITEM NO: CTTE 05

FILE NO: 099180.2023

SUBJECT: Minutes of the Liverpool Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 15 March 2023

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council adopts the following Committee recommendations (and resubmits Item GB5 to the Traffic Committee for further discussion):

Item 1 – Grove Street, Casula – Traffic Management

Approves full Road Closure of Grove Street at its intersection with the Hume Highway subject to endorsement of a Transport Management Plan by Transport for NSW, prior to the road closure, and concurrence for an entry driveway to the existing Ibis Hotel.

Item 2 – Pearce Street, Liverpool – One Way Access into Gillespie Street

· Approves the retention of the closed intersection at Pearce Street and Gillespie Street.

Item 3 – Governor Macquarie Drive Upgrade, Munday Street to ATC Access Road, Chipping Norton

· Approves road upgrade of the above-mentioned section of Governor Macquarie Drive and the associated signs and line marking scheme as shown in Attachments 3.1-3.8.

· A revised signs and line marking scheme is to be submitted to TfNSW for review prior to installation.

Item 4 – Governor Macquarie Drive Upgrade, Alfred Road to Childs Road, Chipping Norton

· Approves road widening of GMD between Alfred Road and Childs Road and associated signs and line marking scheme as shown in Attachments 4.1- 4.4.

Item 5 - Kurrajong Road, Lyn Parade and Beech Road Intersection Upgrade to Signalised Intersection, Prestons

· Approves the Kurrajong Road, Lyn Parade and Beech Road intersection upgrade and associated signs and line marking scheme as shown in Attachments 5.1 to 5.5.

· Council to submit the required traffic signal phasing design of the intersection to TfNSW for approval prior to installation.

Item 6 - Bernera Road Upgrade, Yarrawa Street to Yato Road (Approximately 300m), Prestons

· Approves road upgrade of approximately 300m of Bernera Road, between Yarrawa Street and Yarrunga Street/Yato Road intersection and associated signs and line marking scheme as shown in Attachment 6.

Item 7 – Carnes Hill and Edmondson Park - High Pedestrian Activity Areas Traffic Study

· Approves in-principle the proposed traffic facilities to establish high pedestrian activity zones in Carnes Hill and Edmondson Park town centres.

· Prepare detailed designs and resubmit to the committee for its support prior to installations.

Item 8 – Leacocks Lane, Casula - Proposed Traffic Facilities

· Approves installation of four speed humps across sections of Leacock Lane in front of House Nos. 113/115 and 24, as well as Glen Regent Reserve and edge line marking as shown in Attachments 8.1 and 8.2.

Item 9 - Fourth Avenue, Tenth and Eleventh Avenue Intersections, Austral – Proposed Interim Roundabouts

· Approves installation of single lane temporary roundabouts at the intersections of Fourth Avenue/Tenth Avenue and Fourth Avenue//Eleventh Avenue intersections, Austral as shown in Attachments 10.1 and 10.2.

· Detailed designs are to be submitted to TfNSW and the Police for their review, prior to construction.

Item 10 –. Cecil Hills High School – Proposed Traffic Management Changes

· Deferred for the applicant to carry out additional assessments addressing concerns about traffic impact of the proposed second pedestrian crossing and a need for construction of off-street parking in the vacant lane within the school boundary.

Item 11 - Approved Items Under Delegated Authority

· Notes the approved items under delegated authority.

That Item GB5 (as shown below and page 224 of the Council Agenda) be resubmitted to the Traffic Committee for further discussion.

GB5 – 50 Hill Road, Lurnea – Bus Stop Relocation

The Committee noted that the bus stop has been relocated to the previous location in front of House No. 48 Hill Road.

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

ITEM NO: CONF 03

FILE NO: 088889.2023

SUBJECT: Exemption from Tender - Content Manager Transition to Cloud

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda

That Council:

1. Agrees that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for the transition of Content Manager to a SaaS platform and ongoing provision of the supported service (the proposed contract), for the following reasons:

· Competition between resellers is deemed minimal as licencing and the product roadmap is governed by the proprietary owner MicroFocus. Council has a long-term business partnership with the reseller Kapish Services who have provided a professional and cost-effective service.

· There is high levels of customisation.

· The cost benefit analysis does not favour replacement of the Council’s core enterprise system at this time and planning an alternative approach will require a period of years. In the meantime, the existing system must be maintained to avoid business disruption.

· Council will not gain the intended regulatory and cost benefits if Content Manager remains on the current on-premise model.

2. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer or delegate to negotiate and enter into the proposed contract with Kapish Services Pty Ltd, noting the proposed contract term and indicative pricing.

3. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer or delegate to agree and execute all documents necessary to give effect to these resolutions by Friday 28 April 2023 to avoid any price increases.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 01

Deferred Matter - Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point

Strategic Objective	Liveable, Sustainable, Resilient Protect and enhance our natural environment and increase the city’s resilience to the effects of natural hazards, shocks and stresses
File Ref	142033.2023
Report By	Lilyan Abosh - Strategic Planner
Approved By	Lina Kakish - Acting Director Planning & Compliance

Executive Summary

At its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 26 October 2022, Council resolved the following:

That Council:

7. Investigates the rezoning of 1 Sirius Road and lots 68 and 75 Sirius Road, Voyager Point from C3 Environmental Management to C2 Environment Conservation.

8. Consult with the owners of the properties and include their feedback in the report back to Council.

9. Receive a further report back to Council following this investigation for a decision on whether to progress a planning proposal to rezone those sites to Environmental Conservation.

10. Allocate funding from the LEP review budget to complete these investigations.

An Issues and Options Report (PLAN03) relating to No. 1 Sirius Road, Lot 75 and Lot 68 Sirius Road (Attachment 1) was subsequently considered at the Ordinary Meeting of Council 26 April 2023.

The Issues and Options Report recommended the undertaking of a broader Conservation Zones Study. Such a Study would consider the three lots within a broader strategic review of the LGA, which would also assess other public and privately owned sites for the application of a conservation zone. The Study would also provide the evidence base required to support a potential Sirius Road planning proposal, should the sites be determined suitable for rezoning. Further discussion on the merits of a study, as well as the other options for Council’s consideration are referenced in the Issues and Options Report (Attachment 1). The attachments to this Report are also provided at Attachments 3 – 12.

Council however moved to defer this item to the May meeting (Attachment 2), until all information is received including whether there is an active DA on the land. Consistent with this, a search of Council’s available records has been undertaken for all three properties, with numerous historical development approvals identified across the three lots. The most recent approval related to land at 1 Sirius Road and granted consent for the construction of a single storey dwelling, swimming pool and ancillary work under DA-1137/2016. This application was initially refused by Council, however development consent was subsequently granted through agreement by the Land and Environment Court. The dwelling is yet to be constructed.

In light of the additional information provided in this report, it is recommended that Council supports the undertaking of a Conservation Zones Study.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes this report;

2. Notes the Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point (PLAN03) considered at the Council meeting of 26 April 2023;

3. Undertakes a broader Conservation Zones Study as part of the Principal LEP Review project;

4. Allocated funding to the LEP Review budget to complete this Study; and

5. Further investigates the rezoning of 1 Sirius Road, Lot 68 Sirius Road and Lot 75 Sirius Road, Voyager Point along with other identified sites, as part of a broader Conservation Zones Study.

REPORT

BACKGROUND

Council Resolutions

At its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 26 October 2022, Council resolved the following:

That Council:

7. Investigates the rezoning of 1 Sirius Road and lots 68 and 75 Sirius Road, Voyager Point from C3 Environmental Management to C2 Environment Conservation.

8. Consult with the owners of the properties and include their feedback in the report back to Council.

9. Receive a further report back to Council following this investigation for a decision on whether to progress a planning proposal to rezone those sites to Environmental Conservation.

10. Allocate funding from the LEP review budget to complete these investigations.

An Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point (Attachment 1) was subsequently considered at the 26 April 2023 meeting, which recommended the undertaking of a broader Conservation Zones Study.

As detailed in the Issues and Options Report, such a Study would consider the subject lots within a broader strategic review of the LGA, which would also assess other public and privately owned sites for the application of a conservation zone. The Study would also provide the evidence base required to support a potential Sirius Road planning proposal, should the sites be determined suitable for rezoning. Further discussion on the merits of a study, as well as the alternative options for Councils consideration are expanded upon in the Report (Attachment 1). The list of attachments to this Report are also provided at Attachments 3 – 12.

At this meeting, Council however moved to defer the item as detailed below:

That Council defer this item to the next meeting until all information is received including whether there is an active DA on the land.

This report seeks to addresses the above motion.

Sites and Locality

The subject sites are located at:

· No. 1 Sirius Road, Voyager Point (Lot 72 DP 661069);

· Lot 75 Sirius Road, Voyager Point (Lot 75 DP 752034); and

· Lot 68 Sirius Road, Voyager Point (Lot 68 DP 752034).

The lots largely comprise of bushland and wetland. There are two dwellings and ancillary structures located on Lot 68 Sirius Road. Lot 68 and Lot 75 Sirius Road are currently vacant of development.

A picture containing map

Description automatically generated

Figure 1 - Aerial Image of the Subject Lots and Locality

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

No. 1 Sirius Road

A review of Council’s records indicate Council has received four development applications for land at 1 Sirius Road, all of which were refused. A description of each development application is summarised in Table 1.

Table 1 - Summary of Recent Development Applications for 1 Sirius Road

Application No.	Description
DA-1037/2013	Construction of a two storey dwelling and tree clearing.
DA-495/2009	Construction of a two storey dwelling.
DA-2294/2003	Erection of a chainwire fence along the property boundaries.
DA-66/2002	Integrated development for the staged construction of a retirement village consisting of 120 self-care dwellings, community facilities and associated parking.

In 2016 however, a development application (DA-1137/2016) was lodged for 1 Sirius Road, seeking approval for the construction of a single storey dwelling, swimming pool and associated works. The application was initially refused by Council, however, development consent was subsequently granted through agreement by the Land and Environment Court.

As part of the DA a Flora and Fauna Assessment Report was submitted, recommending the preparation of a Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) and application of a positive covenant to the VMP area. This is to ensure development impacts are limited to the development area and do not encroach on retained vegetation. The development consent requires these recommendations be complied with. The dwelling however is yet to be constructed on the land.

Recent Unauthorised Works

In October 2022, Council Investigation Officers conducted an inspection of 1 Sirius Road in response to a complaint received regarding illegal land clearing. The inspection revealed the unauthorised removal and damage of vegetation (inclusive of trees and groundcover). A Notice of Proposed Restore Works Order was served to the owner and a Bushland Restoration Plan (BRP) was subsequently submitted to Council. In February 2023, Council issued a Restore Works Order to carry out the works detailed in the BRP.

Lot 75 Sirius Road

Council records show no recent development applications have been lodged for Lot 75 Sirius Road. Through ongoing consultation with the landowner however, evidence of a building permit (No. 1809/77/464) dated 1978 for a brick veneer dwelling has been provided. A development application (A-993/1999) was also lodged with Council for the construction of a two storey dwelling in 1999, however this was subsequently withdrawn.

Lot 68 Sirius Road

The submission from the landowner of Lot 68 revealed that the family has resided on the lot since 1943, with two dwellings and outbuildings currently retained on the property.

Council’s available records indicate approval was granted by the State Planning Authority for the construction of a rural workers / caretaker’s cottage (T.P 566) in 1972. Various known applications have also approved the additions to a home workshop building (DA-336/1989), construction of a shed (B-184/1990), storage shed / workshop (B-714/1989) and construction of shelter shed and tea house (B-450/1992).

CONCLUSION

In light of the additional information provided above, it is recommended that Council supports the undertaking of a Conservation Zones Study. The study will guide the future application of the conservation zones for the subject sites as well as a number of other sites identified.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

At its meeting on 26 October 2022 Council resolved to: “Allocate funding from the LEP review budget to complete these investigations.”

Costs associated with the LEP Review are included in the 2022/2023 budget and the Long-Term Financial Plan for Year 1 (2022-23) and Year 2 (2023-24). Additional funds will be required within the Consultants budget to factor in the Conservation Zones Study, or a Sirius Road Planning Proposal. The additional amount will be determined if one of these options is resolved by Council.

201594 - LEP & DCP Review	Year 1 (2022-23)	Year 2 (2023-24)
Employee - LEP Review Staff	$224,892	$112,446
Consultants	$337,608	$75,054

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	There are no economic and financial considerations.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Protect, enhance and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities and high quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Actively advocate for federal and state government support, funding and services.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	The risk is deemed to be Low. It is recommended that a study be undertaken which will assess whether several privately owned parcels of land should be rezoned to a Conservation zone. The findings of the study, however, do not necessarily need to be followed through with a planning proposal. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point - Wednesday, 26 April 2023

2. Minutes of Ordinary Meeting - Wednesday, 26 April 2023

3. No. 1 Sirius Road Owner Submission (Under separate cover) - Confidential

4. Lot 75 Owner Submission (Under separate cover) - Confidential

5. Lot 68 Owner Submission (Under separate cover) - Confidential

6. Council Resolution October 2021

7. Council Questions with Notice May 2022

8. Council Resolution October 2022

9. LEP Practice Note PN 09-002

10. LEP Practice Note Examples for Application of C2 Zone

11. Estimated Value of Properties (Under separate cover) - Confidential

12. List of Potential Sites for Study (Under separate cover) - Confidential

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

Planning & Compliance Report

PLAN 02

Draft Aerotropolis Contribution 7.12 Plan - Liverpool City Council - Public Exhibition

Strategic Objective	Visionary, Leading, Responsible Position Council as an industry leader that plans and delivers services for a growing city
File Ref	149538.2023
Report By	Claire Scott - Coordinator Contributions Planning
Approved By	Lina Kakish - Acting Director Planning & Compliance

EXecutive Summary

On 13 September 2020, the NSW Government gazetted the Western Sydney Aerotropolis State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) which came into effect on 1 October 2020. This SEPP rezoned the initial precincts in the Aerotropolis surrounding the Western Sydney (Nancy Bird Walton) International Airport, which is currently under construction.

Supporting changes to Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations, resulting from the gazettal of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis SEPP, means that a development application in the Aerotropolis cannot be approved until such time as a Contribution Plan is in place.

In November 2020, Liverpool City Council (LCC) exhibited a draft a draft Aerotropolis Contribution Plan that was prepared in conjunction with Penrith City Council (PCC) to support the Aerotropolis. This draft plan was a joint plan that applied to all lands within the Aerotropolis Precinct. The draft Aerotropolis Contributions Plan was developed using land use and built form assumptions based on high level planning documentation within the precinct.

Also during November 2020, the NSW Government released the following draft plans for Public Exhibition:

· Western Sydney Aerotropolis Precinct Plan (Western Sydney Planning Partnership);

· Western Sydney Aerotropolis Special Infrastructure Contributions Plan (Department of Planning, Industry and Environment); and

· Draft Place Infrastructure Compact (Greater Sydney Commission).

Post the exhibition period of the Draft Aerotropolis Contributions Plan, Council received a further report to adopt the plan. Council considered that whilst precinct planning was still unresolved, the assumptions and projections used to estimate the aggregate contribution levy of 6.5% to apply to development across the precinct, may not accurately capture the local infrastructure and land acquisition provision.

Now that the planning package for the Aerotropolis has been finalised, Liverpool and Penrith Councils have worked together to review and update the draft Aerotropolis Contributions Plan (CP). As a result, amendments to the Draft Aerotropolis CP are proposed, including the removal of stormwater infrastructure, the inclusion of ‘Open space and Drainage’ lands identified in the SEPP, updated road network and transport infrastructure, updated road specifications and active transport infrastructure.

Costs for both works and land values have escalated since the draft Plan was exhibited in 2020 and this escalation has been accounted for in the amended draft Aerotropolis CP.

Sydney Water is now the Regional Stormwater Authority for the Aerotropolis. Despite this announcement, there is limited information on the full extent of the stormwater strategy and Council’s role in the Aerotropolis. Councils’ responsibilities for the delivery of stormwater infrastructure are based on the best available information.

It was identified to reduce any potential risk to adoption of the plans, to separate the development contributions plans for each Council, rather than seek concurrence of a single plan. The Local Government Area (LGA) plans will simplify administrative processes, provide autonomy, and allow independence in the future planning and delivery of local infrastructure contribution policy and processes.

The departure from ‘one levy - one plan’ has identified a reduced levy for precinct development in the Liverpool LGA. The levy in the draft LCC Contribution Plan is 4.5%. The levy in the PCC Contribution is proposed at 5.5%. The LCC levy is lower due to having a greater net developable area (NDA). The overall rates are lower, as the cost of development (NDA) within the Aerotropolis has increased greater than the cost of the public infrastructure.

As the rate is greater than 1%, the s7.12 plan is subject to the approval of the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.

It is recommended that Council publicly exhibit the draft Liverpool Council Aerotropolis Contributions Plan, including background document (Attachment 1) for a minimum of 28 days, for community and industry feedback.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Exhibit the draft Liverpool City Council Aerotropolis 7.12 Contributions Plan (2023) and background report (Attachment 1) for a minimum of 28 days, in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000; and

2. Provide a further report to Council, on completion of the public exhibition period.

REPORT

Background

In December 2019, the Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE) released for comment the draft Western Sydney Aerotropolis Plan (WASP). The WASP detailed the vision and planning approach for the Aerotropolis, including the provision of state and local infrastructure to service the area.

The WASP presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform the landscape of the Western Parkland City through city shaping infrastructure, such as the Western Sydney (Nancy Bird-Walton) International Airport and the north-south rail link. There is a global opportunity for economic investment to create thriving aviation based business and residential communities.

The scale, scope and importance of this area requires a planning approach that includes mechanisms for the delivery of local and regional infrastructure funding. Infrastructure to support the Aerotropolis is vital to is success and the Western City, more generally.

Council has been proactive in the preparation of a contributions framework to support the Aerotropolis, in conjunction with Penrith City Council. It is envisaged that the Aerotropolis Contribution Plan (CP) will ensure infrastructure delivery better aligns with development assessment, prevents unnecessary delays to development approvals due to a lack of infrastructure planning and provides Council with a strong understanding of our baseline infrastructure needs to be able to effectively negotiate planning agreements where required.

The exhibited draft CP was initially prepared using land use and built form assumptions based on the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Plan, given there were no specific details yet finalised regarding development outcomes for the Aerotropolis. The exhibited draft CP was prepared based on available information and industry accepted standards and benchmarks. In the absence of final development outcomes being determined, a section 7.12 plan (percentage rate levy) was chosen as it allows Councils greater flexibility for infrastructure delivery.

Under the exhibited plan, the total cost of local infrastructure to meet the needs of the initial precincts of the Aerotropolis for both Penrith and Liverpool Councils, was estimated at $2.6bn. A percentage rate levy of 6.5% was proposed. This levy rate was comparable to other greenfield industrial precinct development contributions plans when translated to a net developable rate.

At its ordinary meeting of 27 October 2020, Council resolved to publicly exhibit the draft Aerotropolis Contributions Plan. Following this, the Department of Planning & Environment (DPE) commenced the exhibition of the draft precinct plans, the Draft Special Infrastructure Contribution Plan (SIC) and the draft Development Control Plan for the Aerotropolis.

Plan making – Creation of two separate Plans

A significant difference between the exhibited plans is the fact that the plan is now split into two individual plans. Each LGA has its own Contributions Plan for land within the Aerotropolis, and contribution rates that reflect their individual costs for specific local infrastructure provision. Whilst both Councils have experienced significant benefits in preparing a joint plan and a collaborative approach to infrastructure delivery, several changes and considerations have occurred since the exhibition of the draft Aerotropolis CP in 2020, resulting in a review and reflection on the need for a joint plan.

It is noted that the initial draft Aerotropolis CP (2020) was prepared with the ability to split the plan if required. On review, the decision to split the plan was an overwhelming benefit to both Councils for the following reasons:

1. Infrastructure requirements are now clearly defined. In the exhibited draft Aerotropolis CP, defined locations of most infrastructure were not determined or available. With the finalisation of the SEPP and Precinct Plan, the location of most infrastructure is now defined;

2. Individual plans enable each Council to have full control of their own decision making (i.e. spending, council reporting, infrastructure delivery);

3. The diversity of the precincts established very defined land uses that identified different infrastructure needs;

4. Simplifies administration of the plan for accounting purposes and reporting requirements;

5. Reduces potential funding anomalies. A combined plan would result in a lower contribution rate applying to development in Penrith and a higher rate applying to development in Liverpool. A joint plan would pool income, which may result in a reliance on funding from Liverpool LGA;

6. Changes to policy position, without precedent. Creating a single plan would require policy position to be applied and affect both LGAs or require both Councils to resolve on matters affecting the plan. Separating the Plan allows each Council to have their own independence over policy;

7. The master planning process for amending the Aerotropolis Precinct Plan may impact the infrastructure delivery under the plan. Due to the nature of the LGA boundaries within the Aerotropolis, it is unlikely that any master planning application would apply to land in both LGAs. A single contributions plan would require both Councils to report and exhibit any proposed impacts to the plan, no matter where the development was located, which would increase administration and risk that the Plans may not collect funds needed for development; and

8. Councils are likely to be required by DPE to convert the s7.12 plans into s7.11 plans in the future. Liverpool City Council will be required to seek approval from IPART for a future s7.11 plan, due to the facilitation of residential development. Penrith City Council will not have the same requirement and could facilitate the conversion of the plan in a quicker timeframe.

From this point forward in the report – the reference to the draft Aerotropolis Contribution Plan is considered the Liverpool City Council Draft Contribution Plan 2023. The background report includes all precincts within the Aerotropolis, including the precincts within Penrith LGA. The Liverpool City Council (LCC) and Penrith City Council (PCC) joint draft plan will be referenced as the exhibited CP.

Current Situation

Since the exhibition of the draft Aerotropolis CP in November 2020, two key changes occurred to the planning framework for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis that required significant amendments to the draft Aerotropolis CP Plan. These changes were as follows:

· Finalisation of the planning package for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis; and

· Sydney Water being appointed as the Regional Stormwater Authority.

The release of the final planning package for the Aerotropolis provided Councils with the certainty of the land use planning and infrastructure outcomes for the Aerotropolis, enabling Councils to review and update the infrastructure and costing within the exhibited draft CP. The final planning package included the following:

· Amendments to the SEPP (Precincts – Western Parkland City) 2021);

· Finalised Precinct Plan; and

· Finalised DCP.

Amendments to State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) (Precincts – Western Parkland City) 2021

An amendment to SEPP (Precincts – Western Parkland City) 2021 introduced new land acquisition requirements for Council. From November 2022, Council became the acquisition authority for land identified in the SEPP as ‘Open Space and Drainage’ lands.

Council has raised objections to being the nominated acquisition authority, primarily due to much of the land being located in between Sydney Water’s proposed stormwater assets and the lack of clarity and uncertainty of Councils role and responsibilities in relation to this land, and how it interrelates with Sydney Water stormwater land.

As the SEPP nominated Council as the acquisition authority, the draft CP needed to be amended to identify and specifically include land acquisition and embellishment costs for the land, as no other funding mechanism was available.

Western Sydney Aerotropolis Precinct Plan

The final Precinct Plan defined the extent of the road and active transport networks within the Aerotropolis and determined what parts of the network would need to be delivered by Council. Keys provisions include the following:

· Transport Network Plan and Street Hierarchy Map defined the extent of the sub-arterial road network and locations where bridges and culverts are anticipated; and

· The Blue Green Framework and Active Transport Network Plans defined the extent of land to deliver the off-road pedestrian footpaths and cycleways and where the active transport network crosses creek lines that require bridges.

The draft CP utilises these provisions to determine the amount of land acquisition, construction, and embellishment costs.

Western Sydney Aerotropolis Development Control Plan 2022

The adopted DCP contained new development controls for the road network that required the exhibited costings to be reviewed. These controls include the following:

· Road profiles that contained a wider road reserve to address tree canopy and water-sensitive urban design requirements (WSUD) which increases the cost of road construction and maintenance due to a greater level of landscaping within the road reserve than traditional road profiles;

· Additional contingencies are also required for additional maintenance requirements for areas with highly saline soils due potential degradation of road infrastructure from the irrigation of street trees and other WSUD infrastructure;

· The inclusion of riparian road corridors and increased landscaping to achieve water control target; and

· Minimum street tree requirements and engineering designs for street tree pits which are predicted to be expensive to construct and maintain.

Sydney Water – Regional Stormwater Authority

On 25 March 2022, Sydney Water was appointed as the Regional Stormwater Authority for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. As the Regional Stormwater Authority, Sydney Water will be responsible for delivering, managing and maintaining the regional stormwater network, along with the drinking water, wastewater and recycled networks.

The appointment of Sydney Water as the regional stormwater authority directly impacts the draft CP, as the exhibited plan included costs of $1.07bn for the provision of stormwater infrastructure to be delivered, managed, and maintained by Councils.

To date, a stormwater strategy for the Aerotropolis has not been released. A strategy would provide certainty to Council on the exact function of the network and how it would be delivered. The release of this strategy is not likely to occur in the short term. In order to progress in finalising the draft CP and facilitate development in the Aerotropolis, Councils have used the information available to make assumptions on stormwater delivery and costs that are required to be included in the plan. These assumptions have been assessed by Council’s consultants.

Sydney Water and DPE Water have developed a governance structure (roles and responsibilities) for the implementation of the regional stormwater scheme. This has been reviewed by Council officers and our consultants to understand Council’s role in the scheme and if any stormwater related infrastructure should be included in the draft Aerotropolis CP. Under the governance structure, Council would be responsible for delivering or facilitating road drainage infrastructure (street pits and pipes). These costs have been accommodated as part of the overall road construction costs.

Land identified as ‘Open Space and Drainage’ under SEPP (Precincts – Western Parkland City) 2021 does not form a functioning component of the regional stormwater scheme, however, is directly adjacent to stormwater assets and may include riparian corridors and flood impacted land. To facilitate precinct plan outcomes for an active transport network, costs for the embellishment of this land have been accommodated in the draft CP. As the stormwater strategy is yet to be released, there is a possibility that drainage works may need to occur within this land. Should Sydney Water need to link stormwater basins via pipes or drainage channels within the ‘Open Space and Drainage’ land, Sydney Water would need to seek easements across Council’s land and all construction costs would need to be accommodated by Sydney Water.

All other elements of the regional stormwater scheme are intended to be delivered by Sydney Water or developers. No costs or contingencies, other than those discussed above, have been included in the plan for the delivery of this stormwater infrastructure. Including costs or contingencies for the provision of stormwater infrastructure in the draft CP would be ‘double dipping’ as it is understood that these costs will either be covered by a Sydney Water servicing charge or paid for by the developer.

Sydney Water is yet to provide a cost estimate for the implementation of the regional stormwater scheme in the Aerotropolis, nor an estimate of the rate that they will charge through a stormwater servicing charge to recoup costs. A draft report reviewed by IPART has been placed on exhibition, which considers the developer charges. This plan is under review by Council. Any rate charged by Sydney Water will add to contribution charges for development in the Aerotropolis, with future development required to pay a Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC), a Local Infrastructure Charge (LIC) via a Section 7.12 Plan, as well as a Sydney Water stormwater servicing charge.

Until such time as the governance framework relating to the management of stormwater is formally signed by all parties and the stormwater strategy is released, there remains a risk that the draft CP may not account for all the infrastructure Council is obligated to deliver to support the stormwater scheme. This risk has been minimised as far as possible with the information available to Council, in order to progress the draft CP and facilitate development. During the exhibition period, we will seek to work with the relevant agencies to formalise the governance framework.

Precinct Wide Revised Plan Costs

For the purpose of comparison across the whole precinct across both LGA’s, the table below outlines the changes to the cost for infrastructure provision for the Aerotropolis precinct from the exhibited plan (one document) to the background document that informed the LGA Plans.

Infrastructure	Exhibited 2020	Revised Cost	Changes
Road & Stormwater	$726.8m	$821m	Increased costs on balance: § removal of stormwater infrastructure; § an increase in the extent and widths of roads; and § Inclusion of bridges over creeks.
Social, open space & recreation	$203.1m	$407m	Increased costs: § an increase in embellishment costs; and § inclusions of active transport infrastructure in open space.
Land	$1.6bn	$1.6bn	Balancing of costs through: § removal of stormwater land; § an increase in land values; § an increase in extent and widths of roads; and § inclusion of SEPP zoned open space and drainage land.
Total	$2.5bn	$2.8bn

A detailed discussion on the changes to the costs of the plan is provided below:

Roads Construction Cost

The plan includes costs to construct sub-arterial roads as well as bridges and culverts for the sub-arterial roads and some collector roads.

Construction costs for local roads and park edge streets and some collector roads have been excluded from the draft Aerotropolis CP as they will be delivered as part of future development and are not critical to facilitate development due to the subdivision pattern that is not fragmented and has existing access to the current road network in the Penrith LGA. However, a contingency has been included in the draft Aerotropolis CP for the construction of bridge crossings for collector roads and culverts, as may cross open space and drainage land to be acquired by Council or it is likely, due to the cost of constructing bridges, that developers would seek not to deliver these critical connections.

Rates for the road construction costs include provisions for updated road profiles contained in the Aerotropolis DCP, and includes the following:

· Planted median with landscaping and rain gardens;

· Footpaths;

· Utilities (Watermains, recycled water, electricity, gas and telecommunication);

· Stormwater drainage (pipes and pits);

· Shared pedestrian cycle paths;

· Landscaped flex zones; and

· Street verge with street trees (every 8-10 metres), engineered street pit and street lighting.

Open Space Infrastructure Cost

The Draft CP includes the acquisition and embellishment of land for the purposes of open space, including local open space and drainage land, as required under the SEPP.

Embellishment costs allow for the provision of the active transport network across Council owned land. Costings in the draft CP have also factored in the provision of the active transport network on Sydney Water land as Sydney Water can only fund basic embellishment of their land through their service charges and are unable to make allowances for this form of embellishment. There is yet to be any decision or agreement as to the responsibility for constructing and maintaining embellishment on Sydney Water land.

Embellishment of this land will include the following:

· Pedestrian pathways;

· Cycleways;

· Bridges;

· Lighting;

· Picnic Facilities, tables, and chairs; and

· Rehabilitation of riparian corridors.

Social Infrastructure Contributions

The provision of Social Infrastructure has not changed from the exhibited plan. However, there have been some increases in land values and building costs.

Total Cost of Infrastructure Delivery

Since the exhibition of the plan in November 2020 the overall cost of the plan has increased by $300 million. This increase is due to increased land acquisition, greater embellishment, and construction costs.

Land Values

Council sought an independent valuation of land values in the Aerotropolis due to the time that had elapsed since the exhibition of the draft Aerotropolis CP. This valuation was peer reviewed by Deloitte and the Office of Strategic Lands (OSL). Land values have been updated to reflect current values that are being applied to land acquisition with the Western Parkland City and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. The change to land acquisitions rates is as follows:

	Exhibited 2020	Revised Draft 2023
Constrained land	$85m²	$90.00m²
Developable Land (mixed use)	$500m²	$550.00m²
Developable Land (Enterprise)	$400m²	$500.00m²
Developable land (Agribusiness)		$250.00m²

It is noted that it has been 12 months since the valuations and peer review were conducted.

Reviewed construction costs

The infrastructure and construction cost assumptions have been independently reviewed by a Quantity Surveyor to determine whether the costs that were included in the exhibited plan were current. This review found that most of the costs were still applicable, however, community infrastructure, open space and road costs had risen. The plan has been amended to include the new rates. Additionally, it was determined that the cost of development construction in the precinct had also increased. This is important to note as it relates to the overall percentage rate of the plan.

Amended Contribution Rates

As this plan is a Section 7.12 Plan, the levy is calculated based on the percentage of the overall infrastructure costs in the plan against the capital investment value (CIV) of future development.

The amended draft Aerotropolis CP will apply a contribution rate of 4.5% to development within the Liverpool LGA and a rate of 4.5% for Liverpool LGA. The current rates are provided in the table below:

	Penrith LGA	Liverpool LGA
Development Costs	$14.9bn	$45.3bn
Infrastructure (works + land)	$815.9m	$2bn
Plan Admin	1.5%	1.5%
Contribution rate	5.5%	4.5%

Whilst the overall cost of infrastructure in the plan has increased, the reduction in the levy rate is a result of increased development costs within the Aerotropolis since the previous plan was exhibited.

The contribution rate is lower for Liverpool LGA, due to Liverpool having a much higher NDA than Penrith LGA. The higher NDA generates greater development costs, creating a lower percentage contribution rate.

Engagement with the Department of Planning and Environmental (DPE)

Liverpool and Penrith Councils have worked with DPE in the preparation of the background report and contributions plan given the draft CP will require Ministerial approval.

A draft copy of the background report and draft CP will be provided to DPE for feedback and assessment. Feedback received from DPE will be incorporated into the final documents. It is hoped that this engagement will lead to a more accelerated process of the final approval of the plan by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.

Land Use and Proposed Development

The SEPP (Western Sydney Aerotropolis) is the planning framework to deliver the vision of the WASP and guides development within the Aerotropolis, through zoning, strategic objectives and planning controls.

The SEPP defines and zones initial precincts within the Aerotropolis. The primary zonings of these precincts are as follows:

Precinct	Land Use Zone	Future Land uses
Northern Gateway	Enterprise Mixed use Environment and Recreation	Employment, business, professional services, environmental and cultural protection, conservation, recreation
Agribusiness	Agribusiness Zone Environment and Recreation	Agribusiness related land uses including food production, supply chain industries and processing, environmental and cultural protection, conservations, recreation
Wianamatta – South Creek	Environment and Recreation	Environmental and cultural protections, conservation, recreation
Badgerys Creek	Enterprise Environment and Recreation	Employment, business, professional services, environmental and cultural protection, conservation, recreation
Aerotropolis Core	Enterprise Mixed Use	Employment, business, professional services, Residential accommodations environmental and cultural protection, conservation, recreation

For the purpose of the Liverpool Aerotropolis plan, this plan applies to land in the Agribusiness precinct, Badgerys Creek precinct, and Aerotropolis Core precinct that is situated in Liverpool LGA.

Local Infrastructure Costs – Liverpool Aerotropolis Precincts

The Liverpool draft CP identified the following local infrastructure costs per precinct. The background report further prescribed the inclusions and exclusions of these items.

	Badgerys creek (LCC LGA)	Agribusiness (LCC LGA)	Aerotropolis Core	Total Work
Works	$	$	$	$
Roads	57.9m	146.4m	291.0m	495.3m
Open Space	21.9m	54.4m	153.4m	229.7m
Community Infrastructure		2.3m	65.7m	68.0m
Land Acquisition	$	$	$	$
Roads	78.4m	81.8m	362.7m	522.8m
Open Space	42.5m	84.1m	536.6m	663.3m
Community Infrastructure		0.08m	40.2m	40.3m
Plan Administration	1.2m	3.0m	7.7m	11.9m
Total	201.9m	371.9m	1457.2m	2031.3m

Exhibition and next steps

Due to the number of changes that have been made since the draft Contribution Plan was exhibited in November 2020, the draft Contribution Plan for both Councils needs to be re-exhibited. It is especially important to inform the development industry of the removal of stormwater costs from the draft Aerotropolis CP. Whilst the removal of stormwater costs has led to a reduction in the contributions rate, it is important that the development industry is aware that this reduction may be offset by a Sydney Water charge for the provision of stormwater infrastructure in the Aerotropolis.

It is proposed to jointly exhibit the draft CP and background report concurrently with Penrith City Council. It is intended that the draft CP be exhibited for a minimum of 28 days and that the draft CP would be advertised through Council’s website, local forum groups and Council’s social media pages. It has also been requested by the community that a letter to all affected landowners be sent notifying them of the public exhibition timeframes.

Since 2020, Council officers have had ongoing and detailed discussions with landowners and industry regarding infrastructure delivery and development contributions in the Aerotropolis. Council officers have participated at community forums facilitated by Sydney Water and DPE. Officers will continue to work with key stakeholders such as landowners, DPE and other state agencies throughout the exhibition period to receive their feedback. Industry associations such as UDIA and Property Council will also be notified.

Ministerial Approval

Post exhibition and further report to Council, Council will need to seek Ministerial approval to make a Section 7.12 plan with a higher levy rate than 1%. To seek approval, a draft plan is required to be publicly exhibited by Council. It is therefore required that Council endorse the draft CP for exhibition.

Project Collaboration

While each Council will have a separate development contributions plan, we will continue to work in parallel with Penrith City Council to report and finalise the draft CP, including the review of submissions as they relate to the provision of infrastructure and acquisition of land.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to the public exhibition of the draft plan.

However, there are a number of financial considerations for Council with respect to the draft Aerotropolis CP. This includes Council’s current acquisition responsibilities under the SEPP and matters associated with stormwater. Whilst financial risks exist, these are proposed to be managed with the best available information in order to progress the draft Aerotropolis CP, as there is a greater risk of not having a plan in place to collect contributions to deliver infrastructure and facilitate development.

As Council is the nominated acquisition authority for land identified as ‘Local Open Space and Drainage’, the hardship provisions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 apply, and landowners are able to submit a hardship application to expedite the acquisition of their property. As there is no development contributions plan in place, Council doesn’t have a source of income to draw on funds to pay for hardship claims. All hardship claims received prior to Council charging contributions in the Aerotropolis will need to be funded via other revenue sources in the interim period.

Whilst it is not expected that Council will receive many hardship claims, they can pose a financial risk to Council, without a development contributions plan collecting funds. It is therefore important that Council move towards finalising the draft Aerotropolis CP to have a source for funding this acquisition.

There is a potential risk of a shortfall in the draft Aerotropolis CP with respect to stormwater infrastructure. Whilst Sydney Water has been nominated as the regional stormwater authority, the stormwater strategy is yet to be released and the governance framework is yet to be formally endorsed for Councils to be assured of their roles and responsibilities in relation to infrastructure delivery and the final costs associated with these. Based on robust assumptions and the inclusion of contingencies, this risk has been managed in the draft Aerotropolis CP.

It is anticipated that as further information and policy position becomes available, the plan may be subject to a revision or implementation of a new plan, with a detailed schedule of works.

The administration of this plan and the work to be ongoing, it is likely that further resourcing is required. Administration costs have been identified to assist with the delivery of this plan.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Deliver and maintain a range of transport related infrastructure such as footpaths, bus shelters and bikeways. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Deliver a high quality local road system including provision and maintenance of infrastructure and management of traffic issues. Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries.
Environment	Manage the environmental health of waterways. Retain viable opportunities for local food production while managing land use to meet urban growth. Enhance the environmental performance of buildings and homes. Protect, enhance and maintain areas of endangered ecological communities and high quality bushland as part of an attractive mix of land uses. Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues. Promote an integrated and user friendly public transport service. Support the delivery of a range of transport options.
Social	Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts. Support policies and plans that prevent crime. Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place. Regulate for a mix of housing types that responds to different population groups such as young families and older people. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Act as an environmental leader in the community. Undertake communication practices with the community and stakeholders across a range of media. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation State Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney Aerotropolis)
Risk	The risk is deemed to be Medium

ATTACHMENTS

1. Attachment A - Draft Aerotropolis Contribution Plan - Public Exhibition - Council Report May 2023

2. Appendix A - Aerotropolis CP Background Report FINAL

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

Community & Lifestyle Report

COM 01

Grants Donations and Community Sponsorship Report

Strategic Objective	Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging Promote a harmonious community that celebrates its diversity
File Ref	118120.2023
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Bono - Director Community & Lifestyle

Executive Summary

Council is committed to building strong and resilient communities in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA) and maximising social wellbeing. Council helps achieve these goals by providing financial support through grants and sponsorships to develop leadership skills, increase participation in community activities and address identified social issues.

This report provides a recommendation for endorsement of funding totalling $34,820 from the Community Grants Program, Sustainable Environment Program and Community Sponsorship Program.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Endorses the funding recommendation of $5,000 (GST exclusive) under the Community Grant Program for the following project.

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Shining Stars Foundation	Liverpool Homeless Outreach	$5,000

2. Endorses the funding recommendation of $19,950 (GST exclusive) under the Sustainable Environment Grant Program for the following project.

Applicant	Project	Recommended
Wattle Grove Public School	Water Wise Wattees	$5,000
St Catherine of Siena Primary School	Waste Separation System	$5,000
Good Samaritan Catholic College	Think Global Eat Local	$5,000
Outer Liverpool Community Services Inc	Garden of the Senses	$4,950

3. Endorses the funding recommendation of $9,870 (GST exclusive) under the Community Sponsorship Program for the following projects.

Applicant	Project	Recommended
The Business Concierge	Survivor Life Skills	$9,870

REPORT

Community Grant Program

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

Applicant	Shining Stars Foundation
Project	Liverpool Homeless Outreach
Amount Requested	$5000	Total Project Cost	$5000
Location	Liverpool, 2170	Date	May 2023
About the Applicant	Shining Stars Foundation (SSF) is a not-for-profit organisation delivering community outreach programs for those less fortunate or people experiencing homelessness. SSF provide emergency food outreach service to those homeless in Liverpool through meals, food hampers and essential toiletry items. SSF is seeking funding to support capacity building initiatives that connect vulnerable people to employment opportunities.
Description	Objective: Through the Liverpool Homeless Outreach Program, SSF aims to provide food relief and capacity building opportunities to those experiencing homelessness in the Liverpool LGA. SSF works alongside local support services to build and promote self-reliance and resilience through accommodation and employment opportunities. Outcomes: · Promote awareness and access to support services that focus on employability and self-development skills; and · Reduced number of people experiencing homelessness in the Liverpool LGA through food relief and connections to support services.
Beneficiaries	People experiencing homelessness in Liverpool LGA, local support groups and organisations.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $5000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Objective 1 - Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging, Objective 3 - Evolving, Prosperous, Innovative, Objective 4 - Visionary, Leading, Responsible, and meets the Community Grant Program funding priorities. Expected program outcomes 7.4.1 a), b), c) e) and f)

Sustainable Environment Grant Program

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

Applicant		Wattle Grove Public School
Project		Water Wise Wattees
Amount Requested		$5000		Total Project Cost		$6000
Location		Wattle Grove, 2173 NSW		Date		July 2023
About the Applicant		Wattle Grove Public School is a kindergarten to year six school located in Wattle Grove. The school is passionate about sustainability with a multi-stage plan to create environmentally sustainable spaces across the school grounds. The school aims to improve biodiversity in the local area, enhance water and soil quality and provide educational opportunities for the school community focusing on sustainable living.
Description		Objective: Through the schools Veggie Patch Club and Water Wise Wattees program (volunteer programs) the school plans to invest in a vegetable garden, install water tanks, plant native varieties of plants including Aboriginal Bush Tucker and use harvested rainwater to water gardens. Outcomes: · Improved water preservation and conversation with a change in student behaviour towards sustainability and waste minimisation; and · Increased number of students participating in the Veggie Patch program promoting an efficient water management system.
Beneficiaries		School Students, teachers, support staff, volunteers and school community.
Assessment		Recommended for Funding - $5000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Objective 1 - Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging, Objective 2 - Livable, Sustainable, Resilient, and meets the Sustainable Environment Grants Program’s funding priorities of Waste Minimisation; Sustainable Water Use; Environmental Improvement; and Sustainable Living. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 a), b), c) e) and f)
Applicant	St Catherine of Siena Primary School
Project	Waste Separation System
Amount Requested	$5000		Total Project Cost		$6000
Location	Prestons, 2170 NSW		Date		May 2023
About the Applicant	St Catherine of Siena Primary School is a kindergarten to year six school located in Prestons. The school is seeking opportunities to deliver programs for students to learn essential life skills around waste minimisation, environmental improvement, and sustainable living.
Description	Objective: The school aims to implement a waste separation system through science and health programs designed to reduce landfill waste by sorting rubbish into categorised bins. Through an educational waste-sorting program and use of fifty sorting bins, the school envisions becoming a waste-free in the coming years. Outcomes: · Increase number of students educated on waste minimisation and participating in the waste management system; and · Reduce waste at the school through purposeful bin placement and programs.
Beneficiaries	School Students, teachers, and school community.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $5000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Objective 1 - Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging, Objective 2 - Livable, Sustainable, Resilient, and meets the Sustainable Environment Grants Program’s funding priorities of Waste Minimisation; Sustainable Water Use; Environmental Improvement; and Sustainable Living. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 a), b), c) e) and f)

Applicant	Good Samaritan Catholic College
Project	Think Global Eat Local
Amount Requested	$5000	Total Project Cost	$6000
Location	Hoxton Park, 2168 NSW	Date	May 2023
About the Applicant	Good Samaritan Catholic College (GSCC) is a kindergarten to year twelve school located in Hoxton Park. In 2018 the school received a Sustainable Environment Grant from Council to establish the Think Global Eat Local program and successfully grew over 1000 square metres of fruits and vegetables. The school is seeking further opportunities to enhance this program and equip students with essential life skills around waste minimisation and sustainable living.
Description	Objective: The GSCC Garden Club (GSCCGC) aims to convert school grown produce (fruit and veg) into food and drinks through the purchase of equipment and machinery. The process of producing food and drinks from organic ingredients will teach students the value of sustainable living and waste minimisation through an effective recycling program. The sale of fruit drinks at major school events will enable the garden club to generate funds for reinvestment into future projects and equip students with important life skills around project management, budgeting and becoming self-reliant. Outcomes: · Increase number of students educated on living sustainably; · Increase number of students practicing waste minimisation through the schools recycling program; and · Reinvestment of funds into student-led programs through garden club food and beverage sales.
Beneficiaries	School students, teachers, and school community.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $5000 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Objective 1 - Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging, Objective 2 - Livable, Sustainable, Resilient, and meets the Sustainable Environment Grants Program’s funding priorities of Waste Minimisation; Sustainable Water Use; Environmental Improvement; and Sustainable Living. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 a), b), c) e) and f)

Applicant	Outer Liverpool Community Services Inc
Project	Garden of the Senses
Amount Requested	$4950	Total Project Cost	$6000
Location	Hoxton Park, 2168 NSW	Date	May 2023
About the Applicant	Outer Liverpool Community Services Inc (OLCSI) are a community-based organisation who aim to build a stronger community by connecting and enriching the lives of individuals and families in the western areas of the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA). OSCSI is seeking opportunities to deliver environmentally friendly programs centered around health and sustainability.
Description	The Garden of the Senses will be a sustainable space, designed specially to cater to the needs of people living with disability, particularly children. Through the experience of senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound) the program aims to teach visitors how to grow herbs and care for the garden. The program will work closely with disability providers to deliver a sensual yet practical experience for children which demonstrates positive solutions to food waste, recycling, water management and active gardening. Outcomes: · Increase community engagement and number of children participating in outdoor sustainable activities; · Raise awareness and equip children with basic skills on environmental sustainability, waste minimisation and self-sufficiency; and · Increase health, fitness, mood and cognition of participants by engaging in sensory stimulating experiences.
Beneficiaries	People living with disability (children & adults), families and community of people living with disability, and disability groups.
Assessment	Recommended for Funding - $4950 The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Objective 1 - Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging, Objective 2 - Livable, Sustainable, Resilient, and meets the Sustainable Environment Grants Program’s funding priorities of Waste Minimisation; Sustainable Water Use; Environmental Improvement; and Sustainable Living. Expected program outcomes 7.5.1 a), b), c) e) and f)

Community Sponsorship Program

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

Applicant	The Business Concierge
Project	Survivor Life Skills
Amount Requested	$9,870	Total Project Cost	$9,870
Location	Liverpool LGA Schools	Date	August 2023
About the Applicant	The Business Concierge Ltd. is a not-for-profit organisation that provides courses and training programs to high school students around financial literacy, stress and mental health, employment, and other life skills. The organisation offers up to 60 subjects designed to meet the needs of students.
Description	Objectives: The Survivor Life Skills project aims to deliver a self-development course that equips students with lifelong skills. Students will gain knowledge in making informed and educated decisions in areas of finance, employment and other key skills which are not available within the school curriculum. The program is beneficial to all individuals, inclusive of age, gender, race, or socio-economic status. Outcomes: · Increased number of young people participating in self-development initiatives around budgeting and money management; · Improved ability to set and achieve goals; and · Improved employability skill set with to seek and obtain employment.
Beneficiaries	1500 primary school and high school students across the Liverpool LGA (Ashcroft High School, Holsworthy High School, William Carey, Miller Liverpool Boys, Liverpool Girls, All Saints Catholic College, and Miller Public School)
Assessment	The project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan Objective 1 - Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging, Objective 2 - Livable, Sustainable, Resilient, and meets the Community Sponsorship funding priorities. Expected program outcomes 7.7.1 a), b), c), d) and e).

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Costs associated with this recommendation have been included in Council’s budget for the current year and long-term financial plan. A full breakdown of operating budget is included below.

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP
Budget	Balance	Recommended for funding in this report	Remaining
$100,000	$20,000	$9,870	$10,130
COMMUNITY GRANTS
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$102,000	$55,419	$5,000	$50,419
MATCHING GRANTS
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$200,000	$106,450	Nil	$106,450
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT GRANTS*
Budget	Balance	Recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$75,000	$51,997.40	$19,950	$32,047.40
COMBINED FUNDING BALANCE
Combined Budget	Combined Balance	Total recommended funding in this report	Remaining
$477,000	$233,866.40	$34,820	$199,046.40

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	The financial impacts are outlined in the report above.
Environment	Raise community awareness and support action in relation to environmental issues.
Social	Support community organisations, groups, and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community.
Civic Leadership	Foster neighborhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Local Government Act 1993, including sections 24 and 356. Council may by resolution contribute money or otherwise grant financial assistance to persons for the purpose of exercising its functions. The Council’s grant programs are targeted to ensure a lawful and consistent approach to its contributions and financial assistance. Key functions that are supported are Council’s functions of providing goods, services, and facilities, and carrying out activities, appropriate to the current and future needs within the Liverpool local community and of the wider public, subject to the Local Government Act, the regulations and any other law.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

Community & Lifestyle Report

COM 02

Response Report - Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts

Strategic Objective	Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging Promote a harmonious community that celebrates its diversity
File Ref	156097.2023
Report By	Craig Donarski - Director Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
Approved By	Tina Bono - Director Community & Lifestyle

Executive Summary

At its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 16 November 2022, Council resolved:

“That Council:

1. Explore opportunities as discussed with Matavai Cultural Arts Centre and Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) to provide the space requirements to support Matavai Cultural Arts Centre within CPAC as soon as possible.

2. Present to Council a report on options to include a Multicultural Living Museum in either:

a. The Visitation Precinct; or

b. The upgrade of Lighthorse Park.

3. Provide a workshop on the delivery of the Visitation Precinct by February 2023.

4. Direct the Acting CEO to come back with fees and charges.

5. Find an appropriate process for engagement; and

6. Also identify the benefits for supporting such an organisation as this and the additional benefit to the visitation economy of Liverpool”

The report provides a status update to the above resolutions.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note this report.

REPORT

Background

At its meeting in November 2022, the Council endorsed the exploration of facility options for Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts (MPCA).

Matavai is just one of the cultural bodies that underpin the opportunity for Liverpool to utilise our cultural diversity and deliver a unique tourist attraction for both national and international visitation.

They, like many of our diverse cultures, are already well organised and are operating cultural performing arts activities as just one part of their contribution to our community. The performances and cultural activities are already well established and acknowledged for their excellence not only nationally but also internationally.

The resolution was for Council Officers to work with MPCA to find appropriate premises locally that will ensure the organisation remains in the Liverpool LGA, continuing to provide both important services to the community and uplifting the cultural offering of Liverpool to audiences from across Greater Sydney and beyond.

Established in 2013, (MPCA) are currently located in a rented commercial warehouse space in Prestons. MPCA promotes and teaches the positive fundamentals of Pacific culture through dance, language, music, and creative arts.

MPCA runs 28 weekly Samoan, Tongan, Hawaiian, Tahitian, Māori, Cook Islands and Oceanic group classes, alongside a weekly Talanoa group in association with Western Sydney University and an elite Matavai Show Group that performs at various events and festivals.

These activities are routinely attended by more than 400 people each week, drawing attendees from across the LGA and beyond. The Show Group have become highly acclaimed across Australia and internationally, most recently at the Australian Museum Gala Dinner in May and at Allianz Stadium in April.

Locally, MPCA performs at events in Liverpool both large and small, including the massive Samoa Day celebrations at the Whitlam Centre. They will be the headline act at Council’s Pacific Summer events in November and the Pacific Culture Up Late event at CPAC in February 2024.

Site Options

Council Officers have held a series of meetings with the representatives of Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts (MPCA) to explore their space requirements and assess how they could be accommodated within Council facilities including CPAC. At the initial meeting an offer for an ongoing casual booking arrangement where MPCA could use the Performance Space at CPAC including storage provision was provided.

MPCA responded that this option did not address their underlying need to find a new base for all their activities and allow for future expansion of their program offerings.

Council Officers subsequently met with MPCA at the Lurnea Community Hub (LCH) site to explore whether it may be a better fit for their activities. The two large function rooms in the site, coupled with access to various outdoor spaces, were identified by them as being appropriate to their needs for both their existing programs and the possible future expansion of their offerings.

Concurrently Council is undertaking all the necessary processes to finalise a Plan of Management between Council and the State Government for the LCH site to secure longer tenancy options at the precinct.

In the interim Council can enter into a hire agreement with MPCA for a maximum period of 12 Months until the Plan of Management is executed by Council and State Government. In the case of MPCA there is an expectation from Council that any agreement between both parties will be ongoing in nature after that 12-month period

Subsequent meetings and correspondence with MPCA have worked through these arrangements and they are currently considering the offer.

In response to the status of the Visitation Precinct, Council has commenced master planning of the Collingwood Precinct, which is currently in its early stages. The masterplan is a long-term visionary plan which has no funding for construction, therefore it won’t be responsive to the need for space by MPCA in the short term.

Further workshops on delivery of the Visitation Precinct and associated issues will be held as part of the ongoing consultation process with key stakeholders and the community.

The Lighthorse Park Upgrade is in its late stages of the detailed design process, which includes a community hub, that is scheduled for completion in late 2026. Council Officers are revising the size and functionality of the building and once constructed will determine the use.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications relating to this recommendation at this stage.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture, and creative industries.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Raise awareness in the community about the available services and facilities. Provide cultural centers and activities for the enjoyment of the arts. Support community organisations, groups, and volunteers to deliver coordinated services to the community. Promote community harmony and address discrimination. Deliver high quality services for children and their families.
Civic Leadership	Facilitate the development of community leaders. Deliver services that are customer focused.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

Corporate Support Report

CORP 01

2022/23 - Quarter 3, Budget Review

Strategic Direction	Generating Opportunity Meet the challenges of Liverpool’s growing population
File Ref	137245.2023
Report By	Vishwa Nadan - Chief Financial Officer
Approved By	Farooq Portelli - Acting Director Corporate Support

Executive Summary

Operating budget

The table below provides a summary of Council’s original 2022-23 operating budget and the revised operating budget as at 31 March 2023 (Q3).

In June 2022 Council adopted its 2022-23 operating budget with projected revenue of $331.5 million and expenditure of $227.2 million. In terms of the net operating result before grants and contributions provided for capital purposes, Council budgeted for an operating deficit of $8.4 million.

The proposed budget changes as part of Quarter 3 review will not change the projected operating deficit before grants and contributions for capital purposes. Details of budget adjustments are provided (Refer attachments 1 and 2 – Note D).

These projections were compiled after extensive consultation with key staff across the Council and are based on business intelligence available at the time of reporting. The following significant assumptions, however, have been made:

· $2.9 million Financial Assistance Grant for 2023/24 will be received in advance by 30 June 2023.

· Estimated value of road surfaces that will be written-off as part of renewals program will be around $2 million.

Any changes to these assumptions have potential to have significant impact on the projected results.

Capital budget

The table below provides a summary of Council’s original 2022/23 capital budget and the new revised capital budget as at 31 March 2023 (Q3).

The current Q3 review has resulted in a $20.8 million overall increase to $352.7 million budget inclusive of $56.6 million carryover and resolutions (Refer attachment 3 – Note E).

Unrestricted cash

On 1 July 2022, Council had an unrestricted cash balance of $30.1 million. This is projected to be $37.4 million by 30 June 2023 (Refer attachment 6).

Key financial indicators (refer attachment 7)

The table below provides a summary of Council’s key financial indicators.

KPI	Indicator	Comment
Operating performance ratio		No material change. Requires Council to achieve a balanced budget before capital grants and contributions
Own source operating ratio		Council’s 55.5% is close to the benchmark of 60%
Debt service ratio

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves the identified budget variations in accordance with this report.

REPORT

Legislative requirements

Section 203(1) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 requires the Responsible Accounting Officer to provide a quarterly budget review not later than two months after each quarter's end. This report provides an overview of the results on the financial review for the quarter ended 31 March 2023 (Q3).

Operating budget

In June 2022, Council adopted its 2022/23 operating budget with projected revenue of $331.5 million and expenditure of $227.2 million. In terms of the net operating result before grants and contributions provided for capital purposes, Council budgeted a net operating deficit of $8.4 million. A comprehensive budget review conducted for the quarter ending 31 March 2023 (Q3) has resulted in no change to the net operating result excluding capital grants and contributions. A summary of the required adjustments is detailed in Attachment 2.

As part of the budget review, managers have conducted a review of their programs with a view to providing a revised forecast for the financial year ending 30 June 2023. Managers took into consideration events that have occurred to date and/or information that has become available since the adoption of the original budget and the impact of which provides the basis for the budget adjustments.

The review has resulted in a net $0.7 million (refer attachment 1 – Note A) decrease in total revenue, mainly attributable to the following:

Increases:

· $3.0 million grant from Transport of NSW for post flood pothole repair;

· $3.0 million higher than expected interest on investment holdings;

· $1.7 million deferred revenue for approved and determined development applications recognised as income;

· $1.0 million works in kind arrangements for road works and land under roads;

· $0.8 million anticipated increase in rates and domestic waste annual charges due to growth; and

· $0.6 million grant funding for CBD revitalisation program.

Decreases:

· $4.2 million grant adjustment on Lighthorse Park redevelopment as per funding agreement that stipulates council to contribute two third of the total funding;

· $1.9 million gain on disposal of laneway anticipated in FY2023-24;

· $1.3 million reversal of budgeted revenue from environmental compliance levy is ceased from 31 December 2021;

· $1.0 million reduction in grants due to delay in land acquisition and licence agreement on Governor Macquarie Drive & Hume Highway Intersection;

· $1.0 million reversal of grant for RC3 - Neighbourhood Connector - Edmondson Park unlikey to be built this financial year;

· $0.9 million reversal of grant fo RMN6-Main Neighbourhood-Edmondson park unlikey to be built this financial year; and

· $0.6 million no anticipated return on equity from joint venture due to current insurance market and flood and storm claims..

Total expenditure is projected to increase by net $5.5 million (Refer attachment 1 – Note B), mainly comprising:

Increases:

· $3.0 million road repairs funded from post flood pothole repair grant;

· $1.0 million additional legal costs;

· $0.6 million CBD revitalisation program funded from grants; and

· $0.5 million anticipated increase in road surface write-off.

Capital budget

As at 31 March 2023, Council has a capital expenditure program of $352.7 million as detailed in Attachment 3.

The Q3 budget review has resulted in a $20.8 million increase to Council’s capital expenditure program (Refer attachment 1 – Note E). The budget adjustments include the following:

Increases:

· $24.8 million funds required towards land acquisition of 600 Cowpasture Road;

· $9.5 million funds required towards land acquisition of Local Open space – LP62 – in Austral;

· $4.9 million reversal of target budget adjustments (delivery oversubscipritons of infrastructure projects);

· $1.6 million land acquisition for LS4-Local Sporting Field-Austral will be completed this financial year; and

· $1.0 million for works-in-kind for road works completed for Local Collector Road -CR1-Austral.

Decreases:

· $4.6 million Lighthorse Park Redevelopment due to reversal of grant funded budget to comply with funding agreement;

· $2.5 million sale of laneway anticipated to settle in FY 2023-24;

· $1.8 million Construction of Flood Detention Basin 29 - Austral - Construction (staged) will not commence due to delay in land acquisition;

· $1.6 million Middleton Drive - M7 Underpass – Construction, budget reduction due to ongoing pre-commencement negotiations. To be delivered in 23/34 financial year.

· $1.5 million Flood Detention Basin 14 Edmondson Park – Construction, budget reduction due to ongoing negotiations with adjacent landowners. To be delivered in 23/24 financial year.

· $1.0 million Governor Macquarie Drive & Hume Highway Intersection, delay in land acquisition and licence agreement;

· $1.0 million RC3 - Neighbourhood Connector - Edmondson Park unlikely to be built this financial year;

· $0.9 million RMN6-Main Neighbourhood-Edmondson Park unlikely to be built this financial year;

· $0.8 million adjustment on online booking system and corporate applications due to revised cost estimates;

· $0.6 million construction of McGirr Park - Key Suburb Park Program is anticipated to commence early 2023/2024 program year due to ongoing contamination remediation works;

· $0.5 million waste related works at Rose St Depot will no longer be required;

· $0.5 million project deferred to FT 2023-24 for the design works of new Depot; and

· $0.5 million Woodward Park Masterplan works delayed and planned for FY 2023-24.

The year-to-date capital expenditure to 31 March 2023 was $131.5 million.

Details of the proposed budget changes are provided in the following attachments:

· Attachment 1 – Summary Financial Results (Consolidated) – Q3 Budget Review Summary (QBRS): This report presents a summary of Council's budgeted financial position at end of the quarter.

· Attachment 2 – Operating Budget Adjustments: This report provides details of operating budget adjustments

· Attachment 3 – Capital Budget Adjustments: This report provides details of capital budget adjustments

· Attachments 4 & 5 – Grants Status Reports: This has two components: 1. listing all annual grant submissions; 2. listing all grants that have been applied for during the quarter detailing the project title, amount sought, funding body and status of the application.

· Attachment 6 – Forecast Cash and Investments: Providing a reconciliation of restricted and unrestricted funds held as at 31 March 2023.

· Attachment 7 – Key Performance Indicators

· Attachment 8 - Consultancy and Legal Expenses

· Attachment 9 – Contracts: Contracts entered into during the quarter

· Attachment 10 - City Development Fund and Environment Levy

This Report recommends that Council receives and notes the report and votes the budget variations in accordance with this report.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	The revised budget net operating result before Grants and Contributions following Quarter 2 Budget Review and Council resolutions to 31 March 2023 will be a deficit of $8.5 million.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Deliver services that are customer focused. Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, section 203 Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting The responsible accounting officer (RAO) is required to provide a budget review statement complying with the Code not later than two months after each quarter's end, including – · revised estimate of income and expenditure for the year by reference to the statement of Council’s revenue policy in the operational plan; · RAO’s report on whether the Council’s financial position is satisfactory, having regard to the original estimate; and · remedial action if the position is not satisfactory.
Risk	The risk is deemed to be low. The risk is considered within Council’s risk appetite.

ATTACHMENTS

1. QBRS - Consolidated Financial Results

2. Operating Budget Adjustments

3. Capital Budget Adjustments

4. Grant Status Report - Applications

5. Grant Status Report - Received

6. Cash and Investment Report

7. Key Performance Indicators

8. Consultancy and Legal Expenses Budget Review Statement

9. Contracts and Other Expenses Statements

10. City Development Fund and Environment Levy Reserves

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

Corporate Support Report

CORP 02

Investment Report April 2023

Strategic Objective	Visionary, Leading, Responsible Ensure Council is accountable and financially sustainable through the strategic management of assets and resources
File Ref	143480.2023
Report By	Vishwa Nadan - Chief Financial Officer
Approved By	Farooq Portelli - Acting Director Corporate Support

Executive Summary

This report details Council’s investment portfolio and its performance at 30 April 2023. Key highlights include:

· Council held investments with a market value of $411 million.

· The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)’s official cash rate is at 3.85 per cent.

· The portfolio yield (for the year to April 2023) was 75 basis points above the benchmark (AusBond Bank Bill Index)

	AusBond Bank Bill Index (ABBI)
Benchmark	2.37%
Portfolio yield	3.12%
Performance above benchmark	0.75%

· Year-to-date, Council’s investment income was $7.96 million higher than the original budget. This is due to a combination of increase in market interest rates and unrealised gain in fair value of Floating Rate Notes (FRNs).

· Year-to-date, Council’s investment in mortgage-backed securities (MBSs) is valued at $443 thousand below face value. Council’s investment advisor (Amicus Advisory) continues to review Council’s investment in MBSs and recommends Council continue to hold its investments in the Class A and both Class C securities. There is significant uncertainty associated with these investments, however presently the investment advisor believes there is, on balance, more upside opportunity than downside risk. This is subject to ongoing regular review. MBSs are no longer rated.

· Council’s investments and reporting obligations fully complied with the requirements of section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 and section 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

· Council’s portfolio also fully complied with limits set out in its current Investment Policy, noting the exception applicable to MBSs (as investment in them pre-dates the current Investment Policy).

· Council is committed to NSW TCorp’s balanced investment framework and held 18.64 per cent of its portfolio in ADIs rated BBB and below.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note this report.

REPORT

Section 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 requires that the Responsible Accounting Officer must provide Council with a written report setting out details of all money that Council has invested under section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Council’s portfolio

At 30 April 2023, Council held investments with a market value of $411 million. Council’s investment register detailing all its investments is provided as an attachment to this report. In summary, Council’s portfolio consisted of investments in:

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

*Definition of terms

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

· FRB - Fixed Rate Bond – returns a fixed coupon (interest) rate and is tradeable before maturity.

· TCD - Transferrable Certificate of Deposit - security issued with the same characteristics as a term deposit, however it can be sold back (transferred) into the market prior to maturity. A floating TCD pays a coupon linked to a variable benchmark (90-day Bank Bill Swap Rate).

Council continues to closely monitor the investments in its portfolio to ensure continued compliance and minimal exposure to risk.

Council is committed to NSW TCorp’s balanced investment framework and held 18.64 per cent of its portfolio in ADIs rated BBB and below.

Mortgaged-backed securities

Council’s investment advisor (Amicus Advisory) regularly reviews investments in grandfathered mortgage-backed securities (MBSs) and continues to recommend “hold” position on investments in Class A and both Class C securities.

There is significant uncertainty associated with these investments, however presently the investment advisors believe there is, on balance, more upside opportunity than downside risk. Notwithstanding this recommendation, Amicus has assessed that both Class C securities are likely to eventually default. However, Council will continue to receive interest up until default which is likely to be many years in the future. Fitch Rating Agency has decided to withdraw its rating on MBSs and as a result, Council’s investments in these securities are now classed as non-rated. Year-to-date, Council’s investment in MBSs are valued at $443 thousand below face value.

Portfolio maturity profile

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

Counterparty policy limit compliance

Credit rating policy limit compliance

Compliance with Investment policy – In summary

Legislative requirements		Fully compliant, noting exception applicable to grandfathered mortgaged-backed investments.
Portfolio credit rating limit		Fully compliant
Institutional exposure limits		Fully compliant
Overall portfolio credit limits		Fully compliant
Term to maturity limits		Fully compliant

Portfolio performance against relevant market benchmark

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

The portfolio yield for the year to April 2023 exceeded the ABBI index by 75 basis points (portfolio yield: 3.12%; ABBI: 2.37%).

Comparative yields for the previous months are charted below:

Performance of portfolio returns against budget

Year-to-date, Council’s investment income was $7.96 million higher than the original budget. This is due to a combination of increase in market interest rate and unrealised gain in fair value of Floating Rate Notes (FRNs).

	YTD Budget	YTD Actuals	Budget Variance
Interest yield on cash holdings	$3.75m	$10.52m	$6.77m
Fair value market movement	$0.00m	$1.19m	$1.19m
Total	$3.75m	$11.71m	$7.96m

Economic outlook – Reserve Bank of Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate to 3.85 per cent in its meeting on 02 May 2023.

Certificate of Responsible Accounting Officer

The Chief Financial Officer, as Responsible Accounting Officer, certifies that the investments listed in the attached report have been made in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, section 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and Council’s Investment Policy at the time of their placement. The previous investments are covered by the grandfathering clauses of the current investment guidelines issued by the Minister for Local Government.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Council’s investment income was $7.96 million higher than the original budget at 30 April 2023.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	There are no civic leadership and governance considerations.
Legislative	Local Government Act 1993, section 625 Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, section 212 As required by the Local Government Act, Council is fully compliant with the ministerial requirements specified in the Local Government Act 1993 – Investment Order (relating to investments by councils) and with reporting requirements under section 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.
Risk	The capital value and return-on-investment is subject to market risks. Investment limits prescribed in Council’s policy framework is aimed to mitigate these risks.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Investment Portfolio April 2023

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

Corporate Support Report

CORP 04

Local Government Remuneration Tribunal 2023

Strategic Objective	Visionary, Leading, Responsible Demonstrate a high standard of transparency and accountability through a comprehensive governance framework
File Ref	149407.2023
Report By	Jessica Saliba - Coordinator Governance
Approved By	Farooq Portelli - Acting Director Corporate Support

Executive Summary

On 27 April 2023 the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (the Tribunal) produced their Annual report and Determination under sections 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

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

The tribunal has determined a 3 per cent increase in the minimum and maximum fees applicable for the 2023-24 financial year, commencing from 1 July 2023.

As part of this determination, the Tribunal also considers the categorisation of each Council. The tribunal determined that Liverpool Council’s status as “metropolitan large” remains unchanged. The rationale of its determination is included as an attachment to this report.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the 2023 Annual Report and Determination – LGRT;

2. Resolves to set the fees payable to the Mayor and Councillors for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 to an amount equal to the maximum allowable under the determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, dated 27 April 2023;

3. Direct the CEO to write to the appropriate authority asking them to review the Tribunals legislative remit to include anticipated growth; and

4. Direct CEO to put in a submission for re-categorisation in 2024.

REPORT

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

On 27 April 2023 the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (the Tribunal) produced their Annual Report and Determination under sections 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act). The Tribunal determines the categories by which each council is classified, and the minimum and maximum amounts of fees to be paid to mayors and councillors.

Liverpool Council requested to be reclassified from Metropolitan Large to Major CBD however having regard to section 239 of the Local Government Act 1993, the criteria, the submission Liverpool put forward and for reasons outlined regarding anticipated growth versus actual growth the tribunal was not persuaded to include Liverpool Council in the Major CBD category.

Liverpool Council therefore remains within the “Metropolitan large Council” category along with 10 other Councils.

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

· Total operating revenue exceeding $200M per annum;

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

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

· High population growth.

As part of its review, the Tribunal has formed a new category “Metropolitan Major”. The primary criteria assessed for this category are those Councils which “typically have a minimum residential population of 400,000”. On that basis, the Blacktown and Canterbury-Bankstown (both of which were previously categorised as “Metropolitan large Councils”), have been re-categorised upwards to this new category.

The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal has determined (effective 1 July 2023) that:

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

2. Pursuant to Section 241 of the Act, the annual fees to be paid to Councillors and Mayors in a Metropolitan Large Council, be a minimum of $19,760 and a maximum of $32,590. An additional fee is to be paid to the Mayor at a minimum of $41,960 and maximum of $94,950. These fees represent a 3 per cent increase which is consistent with the government’s policy on wages.

Existing Allowance

2022/23

Proposed Allowance

2023/24

Mayor

$92,180

$94,950

Councillor

$31,640

$32,590

In recognition of the increasing workload and time commitments required by the Mayor and Councillors (and noting that almost all metropolitan councils have adopted the tribunal maximum) it is recommended that Council set the fees payable to the Mayor and Councillors for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 to the maximum allowable within the above limits.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

If adopted, Council’s budget for the current year and long-term financial plan will be updated as follows:

	2023/24	2024/25	2025/26	2026/27	2027/28
Operating budget / LTFP impact	$13k	$13k	$13k	$13k	$13k
General Fund Impact	$13k	$13k	$13k	$13k	$13k

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	The fees to be paid have been included in the 2023-2024 budget
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	There are no social and cultural considerations.
Civic Leadership	Operate a well-developed governance system that demonstrates accountability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Legislative	Section 239 and 241 of the Local Government Act 1994 (LG Act)
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Annual Report 2023

2. OLG Circular 2023-24

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

City Futures Report

CFD 01

Response Report - RV Park

Strategic Objective	Liveable, Sustainable, Resilient Deliver a beautiful, clean and inviting city for the community to enjoy
File Ref	080442.2023
Report By	Susana Freitas - Visitor Economy Officer
Approved By	Julie Scott - Acting Director City Futures

Executive Summary

As per the previous council report, June 2022, the preferred site by the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) was Helles Park, Moorebank. This site has been identified by Council as a high-risk flood area and is not suitable for the proposed RV Park.

Other sites explored include Angle Park and Riverside Park in Chipping Norton. Angle Park is unsuitable due to being located in a high flood risk zone.

Opportunities for low impact tourism are being considered at Riverside Park Precinct with opportunities for short stay camping and glamping accommodation due to its location above the 1 in 20 flood levels. CMCA advised that Riverside Park was however unsuitable for their business model due to its distance from shops, services, and public transport. For Riverside Park to become suitable for an RV Park in the short term, it would require remedial works that include power, water and further feasibility studies.

Before approving an RV Park within the Chipping Norton Parklands, thorough community consultation will need to occur, considering the established residential area across the park. Council staff recommend exploring opportunities at Riverside Park, Chipping Norton to help the precinct begin positioning itself as the region's hub for eco-tourism, short-stay camping and glamping accommodations. This investigation will incur high costs as outlined in the report and will require a public expression of interest and a lease agreement with Council. Other locations such as the Southern Parklands, located in the Western Sydney Parklands (WSP) could also be considered for short stay accommodation uses.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council notes the report.

REPORT

At the March 2023 Council Meeting, Council resolved to:

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 2023 Council meeting.

As per the previous council report June 2022, the preferred site by the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) was Helles Park, Moorebank. However, this site has been identified by Council as a high-risk flood area and it is not suitable for the proposed RV Park.

Upon further investigation of Helles Park, the site is also unsuitable for any overnight accommodation as the park is a former putrescible waste landfill. Which was cleared for use as a landfill in 1970 and later levelled and had grass cover capping in 1982. The site investigations identified soil contamination, landfill, waste, and landfill gas issues.

A human health risk assessment report (January 2020) has identified an overall risk to site users as low to moderate. A remediation action plan and site remediation are needed to ensure the park is suitable for potentially high-demand use. Based on the results of the preliminary site investigation (EP Risk 2019) and Phase 2 ESA (EP Risk 2020), there is an unacceptable risk to human health for on-site recreational uses under the current recreational/ public open space land use.

There is currently no budget allocated towards the remediation works at Helles Park. Future remediation works will be tailored to the long-term uses/objectives of the site. As part of the Draft Georges River Parklands & Chipping Norton Lakes Spatial Framework investigation, Helles Park is proposed to continue to support a unique mix of sports, including the NSW Barefoot Water-Ski Association, the NSW Radio Control Car Club, and the Liverpool City Archers. The future proposed precinct will include multi-purpose courts, community recreational facilities, sports fields, and picnic areas.

Another location considered by the CMCA was Angle Park, Chipping Norton. Under the Draft Georges River Parklands & Chipping Norton Lakes Spatial Framework, Angle Park was designated as a Community Precinct considering its potential for community gatherings, outdoor events and commercial opportunities. This park will include passive recreation, sports courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, accessible toilets, water-based hiring facilities and a new boat ramp access, a project that is part of the Places to Swing Grant 2022/23 awarded to Council early 2023. The Grant Project focused on providing an accessible foreshore walkway and a new pontoon to support water-based recreation options.

RV Parks are permissible in land zoned RE1 under the Liverpool LEP 2008. However, Angle Park is in a high-risk flood area. As highlighted in the previous reports, the Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 part 1.9 (high flooding risk) prevents the development of an RV park on this site. There are likewise risks in electrical and sewage systems and evacuation routes. Furthermore, The Chipping Norton Lake Reserve Plan of Management (that includes both Helles Park and Angle Park) section 3, outlines that one of the Council’s objectives is “To retain the use of all the reserves and buildings within the reserves for the public, and not to become exclusive to any one user group.” Part 4.1 of the same documents, prohibits the use of the lake and reserves for camping purposes. As previously outlined, Council cannot therefore support the approval of an RV Park in either of these locations.

Further opportunities for glamping, eco-camping and alternative low-impact tourism accommodation have been considered under the Draft Spatial Framework (long term plan). Riverside Park Precinct has been flagged as a hub for eco-tourism, with opportunities for short stay camping and glamping accommodation due to its location above the 1 in 20 flood levels and biodiversity conservation opportunities in the Cumberland Plain Woodland in the Sydney basin. This precinct will in future, include foreshore and nature walks, trails, environmental education, RV parks, picnic areas and playgrounds. CMCA advised that Riverside Park was an unsuitable model due to its distance from shops, services, and public transport. For Riverside Park to become suitable for an RV Park in the short term, it would require remedial works that include power, water and further feasibility studies.

Before approving an RV Park within the Chipping Norton Parklands, a comprehensive community consultation will need to occur, considering the established residential area across from the park. It is recommended exploring opportunities at Riverside Park, Chipping Norton, to assist in the transformation to the precinct positioning itself as the region's hub for eco-tourism, short-stay camping and glamping accommodation. Recognising that this will incur the costs as previously outlined and will require a public expression of interest and a lease agreement with Council. Other locations like the Southern Parklands located in the Western Sydney Parklands (WSP) provide alternatives within the LGA designated for regional tourist activities and destination holiday parks. In consultation with CMCA, WSP has been identified as unsuitable for their business.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no budget provision or funding allocated in the long-term financial plans for these works.

CONSIDERATIONS

Economic	Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions, culture and creative industries.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Preserve and maintain heritage, both landscape and cultural as urban development takes place.
Civic Leadership	Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Ordinary Meeting

31 May 2023

Questions with Notice

QWN 02

Question with Notice - Clr Green - Road Classification, Responsibility and Maintenance

Strategic Objective

Evolving, Prosperous, Innovative

Continue to invest in improving and maintaining Liverpool’s road networks and infrastructure

File Ref

158837.2023

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

Council is largely responsible for the maintenance and care of the road network across the LGA. Recognised as critical infrastructure, various published Council reports acknowledge the particular challenges in the maintenance of the network of roads to an expected standard capable of handling increased traffic linked to population growth and transport movement such as Moorebank Intermodal, the ongoing development in designated growth areas of our LGA, the ongoing construction of Western Sydney International Airport and Aerotropolis.

Road management is a shared responsibility between Transport for New South Wales and local Council based on road classification system.

Could Council advise:

1. What is the cost in maintaining road network of LGA?

2. How many roads is Council currently maintaining that meet the requirements for classification as a state road and are the responsibility of Transport for New South Wales?

3. What is the administrative process for arrangement of road classification?

4. As a growth Council what additional funding has State and Federal governments allocated to ensure the road network of Liverpool is sufficient to meet the transport demands and safety requirements?

5. Given the Roads and Transport Directorate annual Local Roads Congress of New South Wales will be held at NSW Parliament House on Monday June 5, 2023, Mayors, councillors and Council executives attend to discuss road and transport policy issues. The theme this year is Sustainable Investment covering topics including Natural Disaster Recovery Funding and Road Asset Benchmarking.

a. Will Council be represented and participate in the Congress?

Responses (provided by Operations and Planning and Compliance)

1. What is the cost in maintaining road network of LGA?

It is very hard to put a figure on it as we are reactive. We will get a clear indication in the net financial year after the extreme weather conditions we have endured and with the assistance of the grant.

2. How many roads is Council currently maintaining that meet the requirements for classification as a state road and are the responsibility of Transport for New South Wales?

Council is currently maintaining the following regional and local roads, with increasing traffic volumes and characteristics that are approaching the requirements outlined in the TfNSW administrative road classification framework, for transfer to state or regional roads. Hence, Council has made submissions to a Road Classification Panel, established by the State Government to reclassify under a current road classification review, for the following reclassifications:

No	Road Name	Current Classification	Requested Classification
1	Edmondson Avenue, Bringelly Road to Fifteenth Avenue, Austral	Local	Regional – Accepted by the Review Panel ad being recalcified
1	Governor Macquarie Drive, Chipping Norton	Regional	State
2	Moorebank Avenue, Moorebank	Local	State
3	Fifteenth Avenue, Austral	Local	State
4	Kings Street/Devonshire Road, Kemps Creek	Regional	State
5	Badgerys Creek Road, Bringelly	Regional	State
6	Kurrajong Road between Bernera Road and Cowpasture Road, Prestons	Local	Regional
7	Bernera Road between Yarrawa Road to Kurrajong Road, Prestons	Local	State

Council is yet to receive the outcomes of the reclassification review.

3. What is the administrative process for arrangement of road classification?

Transport for NSW, as the peak state road organisation, has published a framework for administrative road classification.

The administrative framework has grouped the public road network into a three-tier administrative classification system of State, Regional and Local Roads.

In general, state roads are managed by Transport for NSW whilst regional and local roads, within local government areas, are managed and financed by the relevant Councils.

Some regional roads perform an intermediate function between the state and local roads, are either classified or unclassified regional roads. Due to their network significance, TfNSW provides maintenance grants to Councils for maintenance of some regional roads.

The current schedule of roads classified under the Roads Act 1993 can be found via the following link:

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2023/classified-roads-schedule-1.pdf

TfNSW has identified an initiative to undertake a regular review of NSW Road Classification Review under its Future Transport 2056 Strategy.

A regular review of NSW road classification reflects a dynamic road management system which enables both the state government and local governments to adjust their roles and responsibilities in managing and maintaining state public road network.

The process involves Councils and TfNSW making submission for a Road Classification Review panel. The panel prepares recommendations to the Minister for Regional Roads, to review and approve the roads to be reclassified.

The current review of the road classification commenced in 2019 and is yet to be completed.

4. As a growth Council what additional funding has State and Federal governments allocated to ensure the road network of Liverpool is sufficient to meet the transport demands and safety requirements?

TfNSW provides financial assistance (i.e., maintenance grants) to Councils for management of classified regional roads.

Over the last approximately 10 years, Council has been receiving financial assistance under two programs: block grant and repair program, to maintain regional roads. The current annual allocation is $328,000.

In addition, Council has received funding on a dollar-for-dollar basis, under the repair program. This financial year, Council has been successful in securing the $300,000 funding maximum allocation, under the program and it was matched with the block grant to undertake regional road maintenance.

Will Council be represented and participate in the Congress?

Acting Director, Operations will be attending the Local Roads Congress of NSW on behalf of LCC.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

1
PLAN 01	Deferred Matter - Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point
Attachment 1	Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point - Wednesday, 26 April 2023

1
PLAN 01	Deferred Matter - Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point
Attachment 2	Minutes of Ordinary Meeting - Wednesday, 26 April 2023

1
PLAN 01	Deferred Matter - Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point
Attachment 6	Council Resolution October 2021

1
PLAN 01	Deferred Matter - Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point
Attachment 7	Council Questions with Notice May 2022

1
PLAN 01	Deferred Matter - Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point
Attachment 8	Council Resolution October 2022

1
PLAN 01	Deferred Matter - Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point
Attachment 9	LEP Practice Note PN 09-002

1
PLAN 01	Deferred Matter - Issues and Options Report: Sirius Road, Voyager Point
Attachment 10	LEP Practice Note Examples for Application of C2 Zone

1
CORP 01	2022/23 - Quarter 3, Budget Review
Attachment 3	Capital Budget Adjustments

1
CORP 01	2022/23 - Quarter 3, Budget Review
Attachment 4	Grant Status Report - Applications

1
CORP 01	2022/23 - Quarter 3, Budget Review
Attachment 5	Grant Status Report - Received

1
CORP 03	Online Confidentiality
Attachment 1	Correspondence from Council and response from the Office of Local Government

Strategic Objective	Healthy, Inclusive, Engaging Communicate, listen, engage and respond to the community by encouraging community participation
File Ref	131277.2023
Report By	Galavizh Ahmadi Nia - Manager Community Development and Planning
Approved By	Tina Bono - Director Community & Lifestyle

1
CTTE 01	Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held Tuesday 21 March 2023 and Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held 18 April 2023
Attachment 1	Minutes of the Liverpool Youth Council meeting held 21 March 2023

1
CTTE 02	Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on 31 March 2023
Attachment 1	Civic Advisory Committee Minutes from 31 March 2023

1
CTTE 03	Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meeting held on 14 April 2023
Attachment 1	Audit, Risk and Improvement committee minutes

Strategic Objective	Evolving, Prosperous, Innovative Maintain strong relationships with agencies, stakeholders and businesses to achieve beneficial outcomes for the city
File Ref	148467.2023
Report By	Susana Freitas - Visitor Economy Officer
Approved By	Julie Scott - Acting Director City Futures

Economic	Further develop a commercial centre that accommodates a variety of employment opportunities. Facilitate economic development. Facilitate the development of new tourism based on local attractions. Culture and creative industries.
Environment	There are no environmental and sustainability considerations.
Social	Provide cultural centres and activities for the enjoyment of the arts.
Civic Leadership	Foster neighbourhood pride and a sense of responsibility. Facilitate the development of community leaders. Encourage the community to engage in Council initiatives and actions. Provide information about Council’s services, roles and decision making processes.
Legislative	There are no legislative considerations relating to this report.
Risk	There is no risk associated with this report.

1
CTTE 04	Minutes of the Tourism and CBD Committee meeting held 19 April 2023
Attachment 1	Minutes of the Tourism and CBD Committee Meeting April 2023

1
CTTE 05	Minutes of Intermodal Committee 3 April
Attachment 1	Responses to questions taken on notice

Hart Street	Drummond Street	Forbes Street
Goulburn Street	Bigge Street	George Street
Tindall Avenue	Castlereagh Street	Lachlan Street
Bathurst Street	Northumberland Street	Campbell Street
Secant Street	Memorial Avenue	Norfolk Street
Macquarie Street	Terminus Street	Pirie Street
Charles Street	Speed Street

1
NOM 01	Family Friendly Apartments in Liverpool CBD
Attachment 1	Article from the University of Wollongong Australia - 26 April 2023