ITEM NO:

COND 01

SUBJECT:

Barney Allam OAM

MOTION OF:

Mayor Ned Mannoun

DATE:

28 August 2024

With sadness I acknowledge the passing of a distinguished member of our community, Mr. Barney Allam OAM, Founder and Managing Director of Allam Property Group. Mr. Allam passed away on Sunday, 4 August, following a brief illness. He leaves behind a profound legacy and is survived by his four children and four grandchildren.

Barney Allam was a remarkable figure in the property development industry and a true community leader. Born in Pakistan and moving to Australia at a young age, Barney's story is one of inspiration and achievement.

In 1991, Barney founded the Allam Property Group, which quickly grew to become one of Sydney's top builders. Under his leadership, the company achieved remarkable success, with more than $3 billion in sales and the delivery of over 40 master-planned communities across New South Wales and Victoria.

His connection with the Liverpool community is particularly noteworthy. In 2002, Allam Property Group undertook its first development in the Liverpool LGA, known as the Pavilions in Prestons. This project was a testament to Barney's vision and values, winning the UDIA award for Best Medium Density Project.

Over the years, Allam Property Group has developed over 500 lots within the Liverpool LGA and currently has four active projects in the area. The relationship between Allam Property Group and Liverpool City Council has been one built on trust and cooperation, a relationship that Barney Allam held in high regard. His work here has left a lasting impact, not only through the physical developments but through the sense of community they fostered.

His contributions to the community extended beyond his professional achievements, with his involvement in the Wesley Mission and various philanthropic efforts earning him the Order of Australia Medal in 2004.

On behalf of the Liverpool community, I extend our deepest condolences to Barney's family, friends, and colleagues. May his memory be a blessing, and may his vision and values continue to shape our community for years to come.

ITEM NO:

COND 02

SUBJECT:

Mr Allen Bull

MOTION OF:

Mayor Ned Mannoun

DATE:

28 August 2024

I express the sorrow of the Liverpool community at the passing of Mr. Allen Bull on 26 July, the day the Paris Olympics opened. Allen Bull was a remarkable figure in the world of diving, both on a national and international level. His outstanding contributions as a coach, mentor, judge, and referee were recognized when Diving NSW awarded him life membership in 2012.

Allen's influence reached far beyond the diving community. He trained divers from across New South Wales and was a beloved figure in Lightning Ridge, where he made significant contributions. However, his roots were firmly planted in Liverpool, where he was born, raised, and educated at Liverpool Public School. He started his career in our community, embodying the values of dedication and service that Liverpool holds dear.

Allen was also deeply committed to the Liverpool Rotary Club, where he held various leadership roles, including President. His passion for youth development was evident in his active involvement with RYPEN, Rotary's youth enrichment program. He tirelessly supported numerous charitable causes, often alongside his good friend, the late Harry Hunt, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to making a difference.

The loss of Allen Bull is a profound one for our community, the diving world, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. On behalf of the Liverpool community, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Allen's family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. His legacy of service and dedication will continue to inspire us, and he will be greatly missed.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                               Moved: Mayor Mannoun       Seconded: Clr Macnaught

That Council move the condolences for Barney Allam OAM and Allen Bull.

One minute silence was then observed for Barney Allam OAM and Allen Bull.

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

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 24 July 2024, Ordinary Meeting held on 25 July 2024 and Extraordinary Meeting held on 13 August 2024 be confirmed as a true record of that meeting.

ITEM:                  MAYOR 01

SUBJECT:         2168 Children’s Parliament

REPORT OF:      Mayor Mannoun

DATE:                 28 August 2024

To move a motion that a report comes back to the October 2024 Council Meeting relating to the 2168 Children’s Parliament Public Forum Speakers items raised at the 28 August 2024 Council Meeting.

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.     Brings a report back to the October Council Meeting that details how Council currently, and the long term plan, to address matters raised by the 2168 Children’s Parliament that includes:  

a.   Improvement of street lighting around local shopping centre/s and parks;

b.   Increase speed humps around the local shopping centres;

c.    Implementation of alcohol free zones;

d.   Increase CCTV, security (and Police Patrols) and other safety measures identified, including increase in signage to reduce speeding;   

e.   A report on how to improve park maintenance that includes toilet cleaning, maintenance, signage and amenities (soap and toilet paper);

f.     Writes to the Minister of Police NSW and LAC requesting more resources in the area to conduct patrols, deterrence and increase safety;

g.   Writes to the local shopping centres asking for improves in the collection of shopping trolleys;

h.   Writes to the local members regarding these issues; and  

i.     Multilingual educational signage to encourage better environmental responsibilities by citizens.

2.     Brings a report on back to the October Council Meeting on funding strategies to implement Miller Social Infrastructure Masterplan including state and federal funds that;

a.   Was endorsed in 2021 for improvement of parks and

b.   Includes a status report (current state) on the motions passed in 2021.

Motion:                 Moved:  Mayor Mannoun

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

NOTICE OF MOTION OF RESCISSION

We hereby give notice to rescind the following.

Extraordinary Meeting: 13 August 2024

Item No: CONF 02

Subject: Hammondville Park: Proposed Land Sale

The Motion:

That Council:

1.   Approves the sale of proposed Lot 101 and proposed Lot 102

2.   Authorises the CEO to complete all documentation necessary to give effect to the sale.

3.   Create an internally restricted reserve titled Hammondville Pool and Precinct Reserve for the proceeds of the sale.

4.   Agrees to publish details of the Contract of Sale in line with the requirements if the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, and

5.   Keeps confidential this report pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)© of the Local Government Act 1993 as this information would if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

Should this motion be ADOPTED we give notice that it is our intention to move the following motion.

That Council:

1.   Does not proceed with the proposed sale.

2.   Considers the concerns raised by ARIC.

Date: 13 August 2024

Signed:

Clr Charishma Kaliyanda

Clr Peter Harle

Clr Dr Betty Green

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Dr Green            Seconded:  Clr Kaliyanda

On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Dr Green) was declared LOST.

Division Called:

Vote for:           Clr Dr Green, Clr Harle and Clr Kaliyanda.

Vote against:   Mayor Mannoun, Clr Ammoun, Clr Goodman, Clr Macnaught, Clr Rhodes and Clr Hadid OAM.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded: Clr Macnaught

That Council revoke the Enforcement Policy dated 23 November 2022.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receive and note this report; and

2.   Commit to working with the 2168 Children’s Parliament address the concerns raised regarding safety and the natural environment.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Macnaught        Seconded:  Clr Hadid OAM

That Council:

1.   Receive and note this report; and

2.     Commit to working with the 2168 Children’s Parliament address the concerns raised regarding safety and the natural environment.

3.     Continue to investigate other sources of funding to expand the funding and report back every half year.

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

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved:  Clr Hadid OAM           Seconded: Clr Rhodes   

That Council:

1.      Endorses the funding recommendation of $27,028 (GST exclusive) under the Community Grant Program for the following projects:

2.   Endorses the funding recommendation of $30,000 (GST exclusive) under the Matching Grants Program for the following project:

3.      Endorses the funding recommendation of $30,000 (GST exclusive) under the Community Sponsorship Program for the following project:

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    Recommends the proposed Library Collection Development Policy be adopted by Council; and

2.    Proceed to 28 days public exhibition.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Dr Green            Seconded:  Clr Rhodes

That Council:

1.    Recommends the proposed Library Collection Development Policy be adopted by Council; and

2.    Proceed to 28 days public exhibition

3.    To facilitate local authors with the ability to have their books in the library.

4.    To investigate a translation of books/stories written in languages other than English so we are a port of call for peoples stories and have the ability to share them

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

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

Clr Hadid OAM, Clr Harle and Clr Goodman asked that their names be recorded as having  voted against the motion.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.    That Council receives and notes this report;

2.    Instructs the Acting CEO to extend the contract with the current service provider until 30 June 2025; and

3.    Instructs the Acting CEO to examine alternate operating models and strategies to increase passenger numbers.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Macnaught        Seconded:  Clr Ammoun

That Council:

1.    That Council receives and notes this report;

2.    Instructs the Acting CEO to extend the contract with the current service provider until 30 June 2025; and

3.    Instructs the Acting CEO to examine alternate operating models and strategies to increase passenger numbers and provide better value to Council.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

RECESS

Mayor Mannoun called a recess at 3.44pm.

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

Mayor Mannoun resumed the meeting at 4.07pm.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes this Report;

2.   Adopts the recommended Hire policies attached to this Report that includes:

·        Community Facilities Hire Policy

·        Hire of Playing Surface Policy – Sporting Fields and Recreation Spaces;

3.   Supports the inclusion of Conditions of Hire to be contained within the Hire Agreement for Community Facilities and Sport and Recreation spaces attached to this Report;

4.   Delegates to the Acting CEO, the development of Conditions of Hire for Community Facilities and Sport and Recreation Spaces; and

5.   Proceed to 28 days public exhibition.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Macnaught        Seconded:  Clr Ammoun

That this item be deferred until there is stakeholder engagement.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council agree not to implement the resolution of 24 July 2024 to provide up to $32,000 (from General Funds) to City of Liverpool Meals on Wheels Inc (upon receipt of a detailed quote) for the purchase and installation of a combi oven and the associated ancillary equipment.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                     Moved: Clr Goodman            Seconded: Clr Ammoun

For the original council resolution to be endorsed.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Clr Kaliyanda and Clr Macnaught were not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded:  Clr Dr Green

That Council endorse the re-establishment of Liverpool’s AFZs for a period of four years to 1 September 2028 in accordance with section 644B(4) Local Government Act 1993.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded:  Clr Macnaught

That Council:

1.      Endorse the temporary suspension of the AFZ within a pre-determined area in Macquarie Mall during the Primavera Latin American Festival operating hours of 5pm – 10pm on Friday 25^th, Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th October to facilitate a pop-up bar at the event; and

2.      Note that the AFZ will be suspended within the pre-determined pop-up bar space alone, allowing Police to continue to enforce the AFZ outside this area.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded:  Clr Rhodes

That the Council receives and notes this report.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Macnaught        Seconded:  Clr Ammoun

That Council notes and receives the Biannual Progress Report January to June 2024 which outlines the progress of Principal Activities detailed in the Delivery Program 2022-2026 and Operational Plan 2023-2024.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Harle                  Seconded:  Clr Macnaught

That Council:

1.   Endorses the draft Harris Creek Flood Study and associated flood maps for public exhibition for a period of 28 days; and

2.   Receives a further report after the exhibition period, with details of feedback received, seeking adoption of the Flood Study and associated flood maps for the Harris Creek catchment.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorses the proposal to relocate SES Liverpool to 101 Rose St Liverpool NSW 2170, due to the impending sale of the No. 3 Hoxton Park Road property.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Macnaught        Seconded:  Clr Harle

That this item to be deferred.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council approves the works and services listed in Attachment 1 with a remaining budget of $24,293,195 to be carried over from the 2023-24 Program Year to the 2024-25 Program Year.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded:  Clr Goodman

That this item to be deferred.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid OAM        Seconded:  Clr Rhodes

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Liverpool Sports Committee meeting held on 12 June 2024.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid OAM        Seconded:  Clr Rhodes 

That Council:

1.    Receives and notes the Minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 6 June 2024.

2.    Endorse the recommendations in the Minutes.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid OAM        Seconded:  Clr Rhodes

That Council:

1.   approves the Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 19 July 2024 and;

2.   notes the discussion summary from the 20 May 2024 ARIC in-camera session.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid OAM        Seconded:  Clr Rhodes

That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee meeting held on 20 August 2024.

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

Clr Kaliyanda was not present while this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts the following Committee recommendations:

Item 1 –     Middleton Grange Town Centre – Proposed Traffic Facilities

Approves installation of traffic facilities including signage and line marking, as indicated in the Attachment, subject to:

·     Amended plans to be submitted and approved by TfNSW prior to any installation.

·     Community consultation be undertaken with the local school.

Item 2 –      Fifteenth Avenue and Craik Avenue intersection, Austral – Proposed Roundabout

Approves installation of a temporary RAB at the intersection of Fifteenth Avenue and Craik Avenue, Austral, subject to:

·     Amended detailed designs to be submitted to TfNSW for approval, prior to installation.

·     Consultation to be carried out with TfNSW’s Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade Project Team to discuss the proposed interim and future design of Fifteenth Avenue.

Item 3 –     All Saints Catholic Senior College, Casula - Proposed Raised Marked Pedestrian Crossing

Approves upgrade of the existing pedestrian refuge to a marked raised pedestrian crossing across Leacocks Lane, fronting the All-Saints Senior College, Casula, as indicated in the Attachment.

·     Community consultation to be undertaken with the school, bus company and affected residents prior to installation.

·     Detailed design of the crossing including, street lighting, to be submitted to TfNSW for approval, prior to installation.

Item 4 –     Sanderling Street, Hinchinbrook – Request for Traffic Calming Device

Approves installation of asphaltic speed humps across Sanderling Street as indicated in the Attachment.

Item 5 –     Ascot Drive, Chipping Norton - Request for Traffic Calming Device

·     Approves installation of the chicane in Ascot Drive, as indicated in the Attachment.

·     Detail design of the chicane to be submitted to TfNSW for approval, prior to installation.

Item 6 –     Casula Shopping Centre High Pedestrian Activity Area – Proposed Traffic Facilities

Approves installation of an asphalt speed humps across the section of the street at the common property boundary in front of House Nos. 29/31.

Item 7 –     Edmondson Park Tavern – Proposed Traffic Calming as part of Subdivision Works (SWC-23/2022)

·     Approves installation of traffic facilities including signage and line marking, as shown in the Attachment.

·     Detailed design to be submitted to TfNSW for approval prior to installations.

Item 8 –     Hill Road, Lurnea – Proposed Median Island Extension

Approves extension of the existing median island and required signs and line marking as indicated in the Attachment.

Item 9 –     Lismore Street, Hoxton Park – Proposed Traffic Facilities

·     This item was considered at the Council meeting held 24 July 2024.

·     No further action required.

Item 10 –   Starry Sari Nights Festival, Liverpool City Centre – Special Event Traffic Management

Approves the classification of the event as a Class 2 Special Event and inclusion of the required conditions.

a.    Submission of a Special Event Transport Management Plan Traffic Management Plan to the TfNSW for endorsement.

b.    Police approval and management of the associated rolling road closures.

c.    Road Occupancy License is to be obtained from TfNSW’s Transport Management Centre.

d.    The organisers must obtain relevant approval from NSW Department of Health.

Council staff to liaise with the event organisers, Police, and local bus companies to minimise traffic impacts of the event. A separate meeting is to be organised during the month or early August.

Item 11 –   Items Approved Under Delegated Authority

Notes the above Delegated Authority applications approved by Council staff under TfNSW instrument of delegation and authorisation over the two-month period between June 2024 and July 2024.

AMENDED RECOMMENDATION

Amended resolution as follows (130k indicative in total):

That Council adopts the following Committee recommendations:

1 –    Middleton Grange Town Centre – Proposed Traffic Facilities (Attachment Item        1 per report) Indicative Cost – $0 Developer Funded

Approves installation of traffic facilities including signage and line marking, as indicated in the Attachment, subject to:

·     Amended plans to be submitted and approved by TfNSW prior to any installation.

·     Community consultation be undertaken with the local school.

2 –    Sanderling Street, Hinchinbrook – Request for Traffic Calming Device          (Attachment Item 4 per report) Indicative Cost - $50,000

Approves installation of asphaltic speed humps across Sanderling Street as indicated in the Attachment.

3 –    Ascot Drive, Chipping Norton - Request for Traffic Calming Device          (Attachment Item 5 per report): Indicative Cost - $50,000

·     Approves installation of the chicane in Ascot Drive, as indicated in the Attachment.

·     Detail design of the chicane to be submitted to TfNSW for approval, prior to installation.

4 –    Casula Shopping Centre High Pedestrian Activity Area – Proposed Traffic        Facilities (Attachment Item 6 per report) Indicative Cost - $0 Subject to TfNSW       Funding

Approves installation of an asphalt speed humps across the section of the street at the common property boundary in front of House Nos. 29/31.

5 –    Edmondson Park Tavern – Proposed Traffic Calming as part of Subdivision        Works (SWC-23/2022) (Attachment Item 7 per report) Indicative Cost - $0    Developer Funded

·     Approves installation of traffic facilities including signage and line marking, as shown in the Attachment.

·     Detailed design to be submitted to TfNSW for approval prior to installations.

6 –    Hill Road, Lurnea – Proposed Median Island Extension (Attachment Item 8 per          report) Indicative Cost - $30,000

Approves extension of the existing median island and required signs and line marking as indicated in the Attachment.

7 –    Lismore Street, Hoxton Park – Proposed Traffic Facilities (Attachment Item 9        per report) Indicative Cost – N/A Funding Previously Approved

·     This item was considered at the Council meeting held 24 July 2024.

·     No further action required.

8 –    Starry Sari Nights Festival, Liverpool City Centre – Special Event Traffic          Management (Attachment Item 10 per report) Indicative Cost – N/A Funded by          event organisers

Approves the classification of the event as a Class 2 Special Event and inclusion of the required conditions.

a.       Submission of a Special Event Transport Management Plan Traffic Management Plan to the TfNSW for endorsement.

b.       Police approval and management of the associated rolling road closures.

c.       Road Occupancy License is to be obtained from TfNSW’s Transport Management Centre.

d.       The organisers must obtain relevant approval from NSW Department of Health

e.       Council staff to liaise with the event organisers, Police, and local bus companies to minimise traffic impacts of the event. A separate meeting is to be organised during the month or early August.

9 –    All other items in the report deferred to a future Council meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Mayor Mannoun      Seconded:  Clr Dr Green

Amended resolution as follows (130k indicative in total):

That Council adopts the following Committee recommendations:

1 –    Middleton Grange Town Centre – Proposed Traffic Facilities (Attachment Item        1 per report) Indicative Cost – $0 Developer Funded

Approves installation of traffic facilities including signage and line marking, as indicated in the Attachment, subject to:

·     Amended plans to be submitted and approved by TfNSW prior to any installation.

·     Community consultation be undertaken with the local school.

2 –    Sanderling Street, Hinchinbrook – Request for Traffic Calming Device          (Attachment Item 4 per report) Indicative Cost - $50,000

Approves installation of asphaltic speed humps across Sanderling Street as indicated in the Attachment.

3 –    Ascot Drive, Chipping Norton - Request for Traffic Calming Device          (Attachment Item 5 per report): Indicative Cost - $50,000

·     Approves installation of the chicane in Ascot Drive, as indicated in the Attachment.

·     Detail design of the chicane to be submitted to TfNSW for approval, prior to installation.

4 –    Casula Shopping Centre High Pedestrian Activity Area – Proposed Traffic        Facilities (Attachment Item 6 per report) Indicative Cost - $0 Subject to TfNSW       Funding

Approves installation of an asphalt speed humps across the section of the street at the common property boundary in front of House Nos. 29/31.

6 –    Hill Road, Lurnea – Proposed Median Island Extension (Attachment Item 8 per          report) Indicative Cost - $30,000

Approves extension of the existing median island and required signs and line marking as indicated in the Attachment.

7 –    Lismore Street, Hoxton Park – Proposed Traffic Facilities (Attachment Item 9        per report) Indicative Cost – N/A Funding Previously Approved

·     This item was considered at the Council meeting held 24 July 2024.

·     No further action required.

8 –    Starry Sari Nights Festival, Liverpool City Centre – Special Event Traffic          Management (Attachment Item 10 per report) Indicative Cost – N/A Funded by          event organisers

Approves the classification of the event as a Class 2 Special Event and inclusion of the required conditions.

f.         Submission of a Special Event Transport Management Plan Traffic Management Plan to the TfNSW for endorsement.

g.       Police approval and management of the associated rolling road closures.

h.       Road Occupancy License is to be obtained from TfNSW’s Transport Management Centre.

i.         The organisers must obtain relevant approval from NSW Department of Health

j.         Council staff to liaise with the event organisers, Police, and local bus companies to minimise traffic impacts of the event. A separate meeting is to be organised during the month or early August.

9 –    All other items in the report deferred to a future Council meeting.

That Council defer Item 5 - Edmondson Park Tavern – Proposed Traffic Calming as part of Subdivision Works (SWC-23/2022) of the above amended recemmendation.

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

The Federal Government undertook a consultation period earlier this year in relation to the draft Environmental Impact Statement which included draft noise insulation and property acquisition policy.

It is reported 8,477 submissions were received from a local council, Members of Parliament, government bodies, airport operators, general aviation, businesses, special interest and community groups.

Please address the following:

1.     If Liverpool City Council provided a draft submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts?

2.     If so, was the draft submission made available to the public?

3.     If Liverpool City Council did not provide a draft submission – why?

A submission was made by ‘The Parks, Sydney’s Parkland Councils’ on the updated Environmental Impact Statement for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport on 30 January 2024.

The Parks is an alliance of the eight Councils that make up the Western Parkland City and as such, represent the local government partners with the closest physical and economic relationship to the Western Sydney International Airport. Liverpool City Council is one of the eight Councils within ‘The Parks’.

The information in the submission was compiled by Marshall Day Acoustics, a specialist environmental and architectural acoustic consulting firm.

The submission encompassed a joint regional submission on the updated preliminary design and preliminary flight paths for the airport and took into consideration the noise impacts based on a single runway only.

The submission was endorsed by all CEOs/General Managers of the eight councils within ‘The Parks’.

Can Council  explain the processes by which costings are established for intended road works to be carried out by Council that includes;

Please address the following:

4.     The Department or the Director who is responsible for the costing of road works to be either carried out by Council or to be relied upon for possible grant applications and;

Response

This is initiated through the Planning and Compliance Directorate. However, extensive consultation does occur with Operations Directorate and in particular Infrastructure Planning and Delivery business units. Projects are initiated using the Delivery Management Framework (DMF) (released in October 2023) which includes ‘Witness Points’ or ‘Exit Checklists’. Then supports a coordinated approach to determining which projects Council should and should not initiate.

5.     in light of the ever increasing costs in doing work, and the timing between estimating and the possible cost increase before the actual  carrying out of the work, particularly if the work is associated with a grant, how is this being managed by Council.

Response

As the project moves through its phases and in particular post Initiation, into Planning (which includes Design) then Execution, ongoing management of the project’s cost plan is undertaken. This includes (another control mechanism of the DMF) that dictates that a projects Bill of Quantities (BoQ) cannot be older than 6 months for any deliverables on the project that have not been completed. This is particularly key for longer term projects that exceed a duration of >12 months.

Grant monies are typically provided in tranches that cover initial assessment, design, land acquisition and construction. Council continues to assess the viability of a project at each of these key stages. If it is deemed that a cost variation makes the project unviable or components thereof, for example, design and land acquisition is still within budget but the estimate for construction has increased. Council discusses this with the relevant funding body to determine possible options.

6.     Is there or has there been any grants for road works that Council has ever had to return because the costs of delivering the works was higher than the estimated costs or the amount secured by means of a grant, that has been insufficient to cover the costs of the works.

Response

Yes

7.     If so what works and what grants have been effected by such situation.

Response

-        Road Safety Program 24/25

-        Blackspot Program 24/25

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded:  Clr Macnaught

That Council:

1.      Approves the acquisition of Lot 295 DP 1229487 being land identified for part of contributions item (LP39) for the terms outlined in this report.

2.      Resolves to classify Lot 295 DP 1229487 as “Community” land in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, upon acquisition.

3.      Authorises the CEO or their delegated officer to execute any document, under power of Attorney, necessary to give effect to the decision.

4.      Keeps confidential this report pursuant to the provisions of Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993.  As this information is disclosed would confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business with.

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

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded:  Clr Macnaught

That Council:

1.     Purchase Lot 812 in Plan of Acquisition DP 1308305 (Part Lot 801 DP 1258558) 18 Gerroa Place, Prestons for the price and terms as outlined in this report.

2.     Upon settlement classify Lot 812 in Plan of Acquisition DP 1308305 (Part Lot 801 DP 1258558) as “Community Land”.

3.     Authorises the CEO or delegate to execute all documents necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

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

5.     In accordance with 393B of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

393B   Exercise of council functions during caretaker period

(1)  The following functions of a council must not be exercised by the council, or the general manager or any other delegate of the council (other than a Joint Regional Planning Panel, the Central Sydney Planning Committee or a local planning panel), during a caretaker period—

(a)  entering a contract or undertaking involving the expenditure or receipt by the council of an amount equal       to or greater than $150,000 or 1% of the council’s revenue from rates in the preceding financial year (whichever is the larger),

(b)  determining a controversial development application, except where—

(i)  a failure to make such a determination would give rise to a deemed refusal under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, section 8.11(1), or

(ii)  such a deemed refusal arose before the commencement of the caretaker period,

(c)  the appointment or reappointment of a person as the council’s general manager (or the removal of a   person from that position), other than—

(i)  an appointment of a person to act as general manager under section 336(1) of the Act, or

(ii)  a temporary appointment of a person as general manager under section 351(1) of the Act.

(2)  Despite subsection (1), such a function may be exercised in a particular case with the consent of the Minister.

(3)  In this section—

·        caretaker period means the period of 4 weeks preceding the date of an ordinary election.

·        controversial development application means a development application for designated development for which at least 25 persons have made a submission during community consultation.

·        designated development means designated development within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, section 4.10.

·        local planning panel has the same meaning as in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Note – See also Division 9A (Provisions relating to activities during regulated periods) of this Part for controls on certain activities during the regulated period before elections.

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

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid OAM        Seconded:  Clr Harle

That Council, supports the 2024 Order of Liverpool Award recipients as follows;

Companion of the Order of Liverpool

1.   Ms Maria Grazia Storniolo* (Honorary)

2.   Ms Germaine Bishop

3.   Mr Gopal Krishna

Officer of the Order of Liverpool

1.   Mr Rod Garlic

2.   Mrs Grace Newcombe

3.   Mr Vince Tripodina** (Honorary)

Member of the Order of Liverpool

1.   Mrs Antoinette Sulfaro

2.   Inspector Gunnar Gerald Hardy

3.   Mr Nasreen Kaadan

4.   Mr Frank Bono

* Denotes “Honorary Member” in accordance with Clause 10.6 of the Civic Awards Policy

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

Councillors voted unanimously for this motion.

Clr Dr Green, Clr Kaliyanda, Clr Macnaught and Ms Tina Bono were not present at the time when this item was discussed.

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

Mayoral Minute 02

ITEM NO:            MAYOR 02

Subject:          Item CTTE 03 – Minutes of the Liverpool Local Traffic Committee –      Updated Recommendation

MOTION OF:      Mayor Ned Mannoun

DATE:                 28 August 2024

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                   Moved: Mayor Mannoun

That Council adopt the recommendations for the following:

1. Item 10 – Fifteenth Avenue and Craik Avenue intersection, Austral – Proposed Roundabout (LTC Attachment Item 2).

2. Item 11 – All Saints Catholic Senior College, Casula - Proposed Raised Marked Pedestrian Crossing (LTC Attachment Item 3)

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

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Rhodes              Seconded:  Clr Ammoun

That Council receive and note the report.

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

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.

Clr Dr Green and Clr Kaliyanda were not present at the time when this item was discussed.

OFFICE of CEO REPORTS

ITEM NO:       CONF 05

FILE NO:        284551.2024

SUBJECT:     Legal Proceedings

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.       Direct the CEO to defend the claims brought by Council’s former CEO in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and in the Land and Environment Court of Australia.

2.       Request a further report assessing merits and settlement options.

AMENDED RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1.       Direct the CEO to defend the claims brought by Council’s former CEO in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and in the Land and Environment Court of Australia.

2.       Delegate authority to the CEO to settle the proceedings after receiving legal advice.

COUNCIL DECISION

Motion:                                  Moved: Clr Hadid OAM        Seconded: Clr Harle

That Council:

1.       Direct the CEO to defend the claims brought by Council’s former CEO in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and in the Land and Environment Court of Australia.

2.       Delegate authority to the CEO to negotiate and settle the proceedings after receiving legal advice.

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

Clr Karnib was an apology for this meeting.