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Council Meeting
TUESDAY 14 MAY 2019
6.30pm
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
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PRECIS |
1 Acknowledgement of Country
2 Apologies
3 Notice of Webcasting
4 Disclosures
of Interest (Section 451 of the Local Government Act
and Council’s Code of Conduct)
5 Moment of Quiet Contemplation
6 Confirmation of Minutes Page
Minutes of 30 April 2019 Council Meeting 5
7 Public Forum – Hearing from All Registered Speakers
8 Condolence Motions
Nil at the time of printing.
9 Mayoral Minutes
Nil at the time of printing.
10 Reports with Strategic Implications
ITEM Page
C0519(1) Item 1 Public exhibition of draft Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20, draft Fees and Charges 2019/20, draft updated Long-Term Financial Plan 2019-29 and draft revised Delivery Program 2018-22 15
11 Reports for Council Decision
ITEM Page
C0519(1) Item 2 Outdoor Advertising and Signage in Transport Corridors Policy 23
C0519(1) Item 3 Elliot Park and Balmain Cove-Companion Animal Access Review 38
C0519(1) Item 4 2018/19 Third Quater Budget Review 39
C0519(1) Item 5 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2019 53
12 Notices of Motion
ITEM Page
C0519(1) Item 6 Notice of Motion: Measles 54
C0519(1) Item 7 Notice of Motion: Declaration of Climate Emergency 55
C0519(1) Item 8 Notice of Motion: - Local Democracy Groups: Reporting and Meeting Frequency 57
C0519(1) Item 9 Notice of Motion: Councillor Executive Briefing 58
C0519(1) Item 10 Notice of Motion: National Disability Strategy Submission 59
C0519(1) Item 11 Notice of Motion: Newstart Raise the Rate Campaign 60
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 30 April 2019
Meeting commenced at 6.33 pm
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Present: |
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Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous John Stamolis Louise Steer Elizabeth Richardson |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Chief Executive Officer Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment |
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Michael Tzimoulas |
Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer |
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John Warburton |
Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement |
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Wal Petschler Harjeet Atwal Simon Duck Ian Naylor Katherine Paixao |
Group Manager Roads and Stormwater Group Manager Development Assessment & Regulatory Services Group Manager Aquatic Services Manager Civic Governance Governance Coordinator |
APOLOGIES:
Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)
THAT Apologies from Councillors Iskandar, Raciti and York be accepted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Nil
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Councillors Hesse and Lockie declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 12 Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0319(2) Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47) as is the subject of an unresolved legal matter to which they are a party to and they will leave the chamber during discussion and voting.
During the meeting, Councillor Steer declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 12 Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0319(2) Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47). Please see page 7.
Motion: (Porteous/Drury)
THAT the declaration of interests be noted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Nil
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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Motion: (Kiat/Porteous) THAT the Minutes of Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 and the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 26 March 2019 be confirmed as a correct record, subject to the following change: - That the minutes of the 26 March 2019 meeting be amended to reflect that there was debate on motions for Item 1 which was ultimately dealt with when the meeting was resumed on 9 April 2019. The minutes for the meeting held on 26 March 2019 should expressly record the motions that were put for Item 1. |
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT Council move Items 1, 2, 3, 8, 10 and 11 en bloc and adopt the recommendations contained within.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Nil
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C0419(1) Item 1 Mayoral Minute: Recycling for Public Schools |
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Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT Council:
1. Include assessment of commercial waste services to schools in the commercial waste service redesign to be undertaken in the next financial year; 2. Write to Birchgrove Public School commending them for their efforts and advising ways on which Council can currently assist their recycling endeavors; and 3. Write to all schools in the LGA outlining the ways in which they can take action under current State programs to reduce waste and increase recycling and how Council can assist them via the Inner West Sustainable Schools Network. |
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
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C0419(1) Item 2 Mayoral Minute: Integrating car share with light rail |
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Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT Council:
1. Review the submission from GoGet regarding a pilot program integrating Car Share with the Inner West light rail line, including information supporting the need for additional spaces; 2. Ensure that any new car share spaces provide equitable access to car share companies, to ensure that Council does not unintentionally facilitate a monopoly within the industry; 3. Consult with the community regarding the location of any new proposed car share spaces; 4. Report back to Traffic Committee by August 2019; and 5. Write to the Minister for Transport seeking an update regarding the State Government’s plans to address capacity restraints on the inner west light rail.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
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C0419(1)
Item 3 Classification of Council Land to
Operational Land |
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Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT Council resolves to classify land at Lots 3, 4, 5 and 10, 2 Malthouse Way, Summer Hill (The Flour Mill) as Operational Land for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993 and ease of management of 4 Affordable Housing Units.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
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C0419(1)
Item 8 Mandatory Reporting of Fire Safety
Reports Referred to Council |
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Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT Council:
1. Receive and note the correspondence from Fire and Rescue NSW in relation to the following properties: 15–27 Reynolds St Balmain (Attachment 1), 21–23 Palmer St Balmain (Attachment 2), 155 Frederick St Ashfield (Attachment 3), 17-23 Parramatta Rd Haberfield (Attachment 4);
2. Endorse the use of statutory powers (and discretion as appropriate) by authorised Council Staff, under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to fire upgrade existing buildings to the satisfaction of Council's Fire Safety Team so as to:
a. improve the provisions for fire safety at the premises; b. improve the provision of fire safety awareness; c. improve the adequacy of the premises to prevent fire; d. improve the adequacy of the premises to suppress fire or prevent the spread of fire, and e. improve the safety of persons in the event of fire.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
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C0419(1) Item 10 Investment Report as at 31 March 2019 |
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Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT the report be received and noted. |
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
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C0419(1) Item 11 Designated Person Disclosure (Pecuniary Interest) Returns |
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Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT Council note the tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns of Designated Staff who have recently commenced in their positions.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
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C0419(1) Item 4 Fee Waiver - LPAC and DFB |
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Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT this report be deferred.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
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C0419(1) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 April 2019 |
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Motion: (Hesse/Passas)
THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 April 2019 be received and the recommendations be adopted, with the following amendments:
a) In regards to LTC0419 Item 6 - Gannon Lane, Tempe - Proposed Installation of 'No Stopping' signage, replacing current 'No Parking 5am-10am Fridays' restrictions (Midjuburi Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC) – the recommendation be changed to “no action”; and b) In regards to LTC0419 Item 5 - Tilba Avenue and Phoebe Street, Balmain - Proposed 'No Stopping' zone (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) that point 2 of the recommendation be deleted.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
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C0419(1) Item 6 Draft Inner West Council Asbestos Policy |
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Motion: (Steer/Drury)
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the Inner West Council Asbestos Policy (Attachment 1 published separately on Council’s website);
2. Rescinds the Asbestos Policy of the former Leichhardt Council;
3. Hold a debriefing and consultation about Council’s response to the fire at 101 Australia St Camperdown in August 2018 for Councillors, affected residents, and relevant stakeholders, with learnings to be incorporated into the Inner West Council Asbestos Management Policy;
4. Write to the NSW Minister for Fair Trading suggesting consideration be given to introducing a law that would require landlords to advise tenants if they are aware of Asbestos in their rental property;
5. Write to the relevant NSW and Commonwealth Government Ministers and agencies to seek support for the removal of asbestos in residential and commercial buildings; and
6. Seek a pro bono review of the policy from an appropriately qualified dust diseases plaintiff-oriented solicitor. To be reported to Council when the policy is reviewed with appropriate recommendations. |
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Cr Passas |
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C0419(1) Item 7 Inner West Council Draft Busking Policy |
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Motion: (Lockie/Hesse)
THAT Council:
1. Endorse the busking policy with the following amendments: a) That the policy be reviewed within six months with a particular focus on ensuring that busking is not having a negative impact on residents in the vicinity of the Marrickville Metro; b) That busking in the vicinity of the Marrickville Metro along Victoria Road must not use electrical amplification; and c) That the wording in the policy be changed from “mindful” to “a reasonable level of noise for the location”.
2. Rescinds all former Busking and Street Performing Policies of the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Council’s.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Cr Passas |
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C0419(1) Item 9 Investment Report as at 28 February 2019 |
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Motion: (Kiat/Byrne)
THAT Council:
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil |
Councillors Hesse and Lockie left the Meeting at 7:52 pm as they declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 12 and left the chamber during discussion and voting.
Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 7:57 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
8.00pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.
8.03pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.
Councillor Passas returned to the meeting at 8.03pm
Councillor Steer left the Meeting at 8:05 pm as she declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 12 and left the chamber during discussion and voting.
Motion: (Stamolis/Da Cruz)
THAT the declaration of interest be noted.
Motion Carried
For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Kiat, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer
Against Motion: Nil
Absent: Crs Hesse, Lockie and Passas
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C0419(1) Item 12 Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0319(2) Item 1 Draft Development Control Plan and Contributions Plan Amendments for Victoria Road (Precinct 47) - 26 March 2019 Council Meeting |
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Motion: (Porteous/Da Cruz)
THAT this item be deferred until advice from Office of Local Government is received.
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Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Porteous and Stamolis Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, Passas and McKenna OAM Absent: Crs Hesse, Lockie and Steer
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Foreshadowed Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT the Rescission Motion be refused.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM and Passas Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Porteous and Stamolis Absent: Crs Hesse, Lockie and Steer
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Councillors Hesse, Lockie and Steer returned to the Meeting at 8:11 pm.
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C0419(1) Item 13 Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Safety |
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Motion: (Passas/Macri)
THAT:
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil
Amendment (Hesse/Steer)
THAT Council write to the NSW Government to request the RMS reduce the speed limit across residential streets across the LGA to 40km/h.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury and Passas
As the amendment was carried, it was incorporated in the Primary Motion.
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Councillor Passas retired from the Meeting at 8:35 pm.
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C0419(1) Item 14 Notice of Motion: Foodbank in the Inner West |
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Motion: (McKenna OAM/Byrne)
THAT Council convene a meeting with local food wholesale businesses and Foodbank operators before the end of this financial year to discuss how local Inner West businesses can donate to Foodbank, and any other means of participating in Foodbank.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Cr Da Cruz Absent: Cr Passas
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Amendment (Da Cruz/Porteous)
THAT Council:
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Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Porteous and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM and Stamolis Absent: Cr Passas
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Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Porteous and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM and Stamolis Absent: Cr Passas
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C0419(1) Item 15 Notice of Motion: Air ventilation of homes in St Peters |
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Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT Council write to the Minister for Transport and Roads, the Hon Andrew Constance MP, requesting a review of noise and mitigation measures such as aero-packs, double-glazing and window seals being offered to residents affected by WestConnex construction in St Peters as a result of Stage 2 and 3 of the project, including reconsideration of compulsory acquisition if that is the preference of the resident.
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Passas |
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C0419(1) Item 16 Notice of Motion: Traffic Management Plan for St Peters Public School and surrounds |
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Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)
THAT Council:
1. Officers meet with parents to discuss their concerns and report to Traffic Committee regarding possible solutions to be implemented by the State Government and Council; 2. Write to the Minister for Roads and Transport to strongly urge that Roads and Maritime Services engage with Council and the St Peters School to develop a traffic management plan that addresses the school community’s concerns about safe passage to school; and
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Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Passas |
Meeting closed at 8.51pm.
Public Speakers:
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Speaker |
Suburb |
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Item 2: |
Rob Mansfield |
Leichhardt |
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Item 5: |
Peter Erling Ron Wenman |
Tempe Balmain Tempe |
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Item 6: |
Linden Thorley |
Camperdown |
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Item 14: |
Ron Wenman |
Annandale |
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Item 16: |
Kate Hafey Joy Goldfeder |
Tempe St Peters |
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Public exhibition of draft Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20, draft Fees and Charges 2019/20, draft updated Long-Term Financial Plan 2019-29 and draft revised Delivery Program 2018-22
Prepared By: Dayne Glinkowski - Team Leader Corporate Strategy
Authorised By: David Birds - Group Manager Strategic Planning
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. Council endorse the drafts of the Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20, Fees and Charges 2019/20, updated Long-Term Financial Plan 2019-29 and revised Delivery Program 2018-22 for public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days;
2. Council approves that a proposed Compliance & Enforcement Levy of
0.2% of the estimated cost of works of a development application over
$100,000 and 0.25% of the estimated cost of works of a development application
over $5,000,000 be included in the draft fees and charges placed on public
exhibition for a minimum of 28
days; 3. Noting the significant projected operating deficits outlined within the budget, Council officers:
a) Work towards a minimum of $5 million per annum in savings against the budget through efficiency measures, to be reported quarterly through the quarterly budget review process;
b) Continue to develop a consistent Inner West Council rating structure by July 2020, as required by the NSW Government;
c) Continue analysis of the feasibility of greatly enhanced access for the community to Council services through consolidation of its administration buildings and depots; and
d) Through the Land and Property Strategy, provide Council with additional information on the optimal use of its property and buildings to ensure benefits to the community are maximised. 4. All Key Performance Indicators in the Operational Plan are comprehensively reviewed for the 2020/2021 Operational Plan and Budget, and that this forms part of the monthly meetings proposed by the CEO.
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DISCUSSION
This report seeks Council’s approval to publicly exhibit the following Integrated Planning and Reporting documents as required under the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2005:
· Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 (Attachment 1) and Draft Fees and Charges 2019/20 (Attachments 2-3);
· Draft updated Long Term Financial Plan 2019-29 (part of the Inner West Council Resourcing Strategy, adopted 2018) (Attachment 4); and
· Draft revised Delivery Program 2018-22 (first adopted 2018) (Attachments 5-6).
These documents must be adopted by Council on or before 30 June 2019.
Four-Year Delivery Program Highlights
Recreation & Aquatics
$36 million to deliver new Ashfield Aquatic Centre
$7 million upgrade of Dawn Fraser Baths
$2 million for new synthetics turf playing pitches
$40 million to deliver new shared pathways and cycleways across the Inner West, including the Greenway ‘Missing Links’
$1.3 million new skate park in Lilyfield
$800,000 on new play equipment in our parks
Planning our Future
$5.7million to develop our new Inner West Planning Framework
Infrastructure
$23 million to replace and upgrade local roads, a 17% increase in expenditure over 4 years.
$10 million to renew footpaths, a 7.4% increase on the current year’s budget.
$1.3 million to retrofit Council buildings with solar power generation and energy efficient lighting
Public Domain Improvements
$23 million to deliver the Parramatta Road Urban Improvement Program
$7 million to upgrade Town Centres
$800,000 upgrade to Alex Trevillion Plaza, Marrickville
$540,000 to create a new public square on the cnr of Darling and Montague Street Balmain
Community Buildings
$3.7 million to upgrade Haberfield Library and the Meryn Fletcher Community Centre
$4.3 million to upgrade Marrickville Town Hall
Council is required to place the draft Operational Plan and Budget, draft Fees and Charges, draft Delivery Program and draft Long-Term Financial Plan on public exhibition for at least 28 days before Council can adopt the documents. It is proposed to exhibit the draft documents as soon as possible to enable timely consideration of all feedback prior to adoption.
The draft Fees and Charges (Attachment 2) include proposals for the harmonisation of fees and charges for the hire of sporting grounds in the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Council areas. It is proposed that there will be no net change in overall income (other than CPI) and to ensure fairness for individual clubs who may face increased fees, it is proposed to phase the changes in fees and charges over four years. More details are at Attachment 3.
It is also proposed to continue to move towards the harmonisation of domestic waste charges by introducing a green waste (garden organics) service to all properties in the Ashfield service area as a core service – this will bring all three services into greater alignment. The full cost of the service will be introduced over two years with remaining service costs to be funded by the Domestic Waste Reserve.
It also proposed to include in the draft Fees and Charges to be placed on exhibition a proposed Compliance & Enforcement Levy of 0.2% of the estimated cost of works of a development application over $100,000 and 0.25% of the estimated cost of works of a development application over $5,000,000. More details are at Attachment 3.
A further supplementary memo will be circulated prior to the 14 May 2019, outlining where fees and charges have been raised significantly above CPI.
The exhibition process will be undertaken in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Framework and appropriate legislation, including hard copies available in all service centres and online submissions invited via Your Say Inner West.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
Attachments 1, 2, 4 and 5 have been published separately in the Attachments Document on Council’s Website https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/about/the-council/council-meetings/current-council-meetings
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Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2019/20 - (published separately on Council’s website) |
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Draft Fees and Charges 2019/20 - (published separately on Council’s website) |
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Proposed harmonisation of Fees and Charges 2019/20 |
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Draft updated Long Term Financial Plan 2019-29 - (published separately on Council’s website) |
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Draft revised Delivery Program 2018-22 - (published separately on Council’s website) |
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Summary of amendments to the Delivery Program 2018-22 |
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Outdoor Advertising and Signage in Transport Corridors Policy
Prepared By: Katie Miles - Strategic Planner
Authorised By: David Birds - Group Manager Strategic Planning
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council adopts the proposed Outdoor Advertising and Signage in Transport Corridors Policy (Attachment 1) as an interim policy to guide development assessment and related matters. |
DISCUSSION
This report proposes a policy to enable Council to seek public benefits arising from the assessment of development applications for signage in transport corridors under the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy No. 64 - Advertising and Signage (SEPP 64) and its associated Transport Corridor Advertising and Signage Guidelines (2017).
Council does not currently have a specific policy to inform its responses to development applications for outdoor advertising and signage in transport corridors other than an outdated former Leichhardt Council Policy (see Attachment 2) which predates the current SEPP 64 planning framework. This is preventing Council securing public benefits such as monetary or in-kind contributions for local traffic, cycling and pedestrian safety improvements works or programs.
The adoption of the proposed policy (Attachment 1) will establish an interim policy position which can be further developed and incorporated in the new Inner West Development Control Plan (DCP). The public exhibition phase of the DCP preparation will provide the community with an opportunity to consider the policy position on this matter. As it is anticipated that matters are likely to arise over the period prior to the DCP exhibition on which Council may seek to obtain public benefits, it is proposed that this interim policy position be adopted now otherwise Council may miss opportunities to obtain public benefits.
The proposed policy outlines issues that should be taken into consideration as part of the assessment of any relevant development application for outdoor advertising structures along transport corridors, and outlines Council's position regarding public benefits that may be sought.
The development of this policy has been informed by legal advice obtained by the former Leichhardt Council in response to multiple digital billboard proposals along Victoria Road, City West Link and Glebe Island Silos in 2014-2015.
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IWC Draft Interim Policy for the Assessment of Proposals for Outdoor Advertising and Structures in Transport Corridors |
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Explanation of Former Leichhardt Council Policy and Legislative Context |
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Elliot Park and Balmain Cove-Companion Animal Access Review
Prepared By: Aaron Callaghan - Parks Planning and Engagement Manager
Authorised By: Cathy Edwards-Davis - Group Manager Trees, Parks and Streetscapes
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THAT:
1. Council endorse the establishment of a full time companion animal off-leash zone at Elliott Park and Balmain Cove;
2. Council write to the Secretary of the Balmain Cove Body Corporate to advise of the new off-leash area and provide clarification on the legal responsibilities of dog owners with respect to the use of this area; and
3. New educational signage be installed in Elliott Park and Balmain Cove to designate the off-leash areas and educate dog owners of their responsibilities when utilising these parks for companion animal exercise. |
DISCUSSION
Council resolved at the May 2018 Council meeting to proceed with an off-leash trail at Elliott Park and Balmain Cove, Rozelle and evaluate the trial at the conclusion of a six month period.
A total of 153 submissions were received and 118 respondents (77%) indicated that they were supportive of the establishment of a full time off leash area.
Council officers have also assessed safety issues associated with the proposed designation It is noted that all properties (town houses and units) bordering the parkland have gated access. In this respect it is recommended that Council notify the body corporate of the new changes so that tenants and property owners can be informed through their respective body corporate.
Companion animal owners have a legal responsibility under the Companion Animals Act 1988 to ensure that their companion animal is under effective control at all times even when off a leash. Educational signage will also be placed in the park on the implementation of the new off leash areas advising dog walkers of their obligations in this respect.
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: 2018/19 Third Quater Budget Review
Prepared By: Daryl Jackson - Financial Partnering and Analytics Manager
Authorised By: Michael Tzimoulas - Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received, noted and approved |
DISCUSSION
Clause 203 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005 requires that a quarterly budget review be considered by Council, which shows revised estimates for income and expenditure for the financial year indicating whether Council’s financial position is satisfactory and makes recommendations for remedial action where needed.
The Quarterly Budget Review Statement are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. This report provides a comprehensive high level overview of Council’s financial position as at 31 March 2019 in accordance with the Code, together with supplementary information. Any forecast results are projections as at 30 June 2019.
During the quarter, a detailed review of both the operating and capital budgets were undertaken to reconfirm the budget projections for the current financial year.
Council has updated its projected budget result to $7.9 million including capital revenue against that reported in the 2018/19 Adopted Q2 Quarter Budget Review of $6.1 million, this is an improvement of $1.8million. Excluding capital revenue, a deficit of $10.6 million has been projected against the 2018/19 Adopted Q2 Quarter Budget Review Budget Deficit of $12.8 million.
It is important to note that the change in our budgeted result is predominantly due to the following adjustments made in the Q3 QBRS:
1. A decrease in Council’s Income of $0.3m which includes a decrease in user charges and fees of $0.3m, operating grants and contributions of $0.1m and capital grants and contributions of $0.3m offset by an increase in other income of $0.4m – detail information can be found within the Movement Summary.
2. A decrease in Council’s Operating Expenditure of $2.1m which includes a decrease in employee costs of $1.9m and materials & contractors of $0.4m offset by an increase in other expenses of $0.2m – detail information can be found within the Movement Summary.
The Capital Budget will be reviewed throughout the financial year on an ongoing basis with the capital works managers. Changes to the Capital Works will be brought to Council through future reports.
Cash Flow forecasts of major projects will be monitored ensuring the expenditure remains in line with the budget. March 2019 year to date capital expenditure totals approximately $25.6 million.
Summary of Budget Movements.
The following are key movements with a brief explanation and impact on Council’s budget:
- Decrease in Capital Expenditure of ($1.8m) which were predominantly funded by capital grants and contributions no longer available -
· Trees, Parks and Streetscapes Capital Projects – ($0.3m) - refer to Item 2 below.
· Footpaths, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater – ($1.3m) - refer to Item 1 below.
· ICT Capital Projects – $0.3m - refer to Item 6 below.
· Corporate Support Services – ($0.5m) - refer to Item 11 below.
- Forecast decrease in revenue relating to User Fees and Charges
· Footpaths, Roads, Traffic & Stormwater $0.3m - decrease in parking meter revenue has been included in this budget reflecting the current year end forecast.
- Forecast increase in revenue relating to Other Income -
· Footpaths, Roads, Traffic & Stormwater $0.4m - increase in street furniture advertising income against the estimates previously used.
- Forecast decrease in revenue relating to Capital Grants & Contributions
· Footpaths, Roads, Traffic & Stormwater $0.3m – change to the funding for the Bike Route LR18 (Marrickville Station to Dulwich Hill) Construction from capital grants & contributions to working capital due to RMS funding application was not successful.
- Forecast decrease in Employee Costs –
· Trees, Parks and Streetscapes $1.8m – Reclassification between Employee Costs and Material & Contracts covering agency costs to fill open positions pending the service review.
- Forecast decrease in Materials and Contracts –
· ICT $0.3m – the transfer of mobility devices from an operational to a capital expenditure in line with the change in funding. The budget assumption was to lease these devices.
· Strategic Planning $0.5m - reprioritising the LEP timeline.
· Community Services and Culture - $0.4m was a reclassification of budget between Materials & Contracts and Other Expenses to align with the actual costs.
· Environment and Sustainability $0.3m - Streetscape weekend clean up garbage collection disposal costs was reduced to align with the expected full year forecast.
· Trees, Parks and Streetscapes ($1.0m) - reclassification between Employee Costs and Material & Contracts covering agency costs to fill open positions pending the service review, offset by the tree planting project management at Dalhousie Street.
- Forecast increase in Other Expenses –
· Community Services and Culture $0.3m – reduction in expenditure to cover the reduced anticipated revenue.
Further details can be found in the attached March 2019 Movements section of this report.
Report by the Responsible Accounting Officer of Council
Section 203(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a report by Council’s responsible accounting officer regarding the Council’s financial position at the end of each quarter.
The responsible accounting officer is of the opinion that the Quarterly Budget Review Statement for the Inner West Council for the quarter ended 31 March 2019 indicates that Council’s projected financial position at 30 June 2019 will be satisfactory.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The proposed budget adjustments will see a net increase in Council working funds of $3.6million ($1.8m for reduced capital expenditure & $1.8m increase in operating profit). This includes unfinished projects from 2017/18 which will be completed in the current financial.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
All relevant staff have been consulted during the budget adjustment process.
Attachment 2 has been published separately in the Attachments Document on Council’s Website https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/about/the-council/council-meetings/current-council-meetings
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March 2019 Financial Statements and Movements Fees and Charges (published separately on Council’s website) |
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2019
Prepared By: Ian Naylor - Manager Civic Governance
Authorised By: Nellette Kettle - Group Manager Customer Service & Civic Governance
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Mayor and Councillor Fees for 1 July 2019 to 20 June 2020 be set at the maximum level for a Metropolitan Medium Council. |
DISCUSSION
The NSW Local Government Remuneration Tribunal recently handed down it’s 2019 Determination for Mayor and Councillor Fees for the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. Council staff made a detailed submission requesting re-categorisation from a Metropolitan Medium to a Metropolitan Large Council however the Tribunal rejected this request until Council’s population is above 200,000. A copy of the Determination can be accessed at the following link;
https://gazette.legislation.nsw.gov.au/so/download.w3p?id=Gazette_2019_2019-37.pdf
The Tribunal determined that fees for Mayors and Councillors should be increased by 2.5% consistent with the government’s policy on wages. The range of fees for each category is shown in the table below. Council has previously resolved to pay the Deputy Mayor a fee of $10,000 per annum. The legislation requires that any fee set for the Deputy Mayor is taken from the annual fee payable to the Mayor.
Table 4: Fees for General Purpose Councils - Metropolitan
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Councillor/Member Annual Fee |
Mayor/Chairperson Additional Fee* |
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Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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Principal CBD |
27,640 |
40,530 |
169,100 |
222,510 |
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Major CBD |
18,430 |
34,140 |
39,160 |
110,310 |
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Metropolitan Large |
18,430 |
30,410 |
39,160 |
88,600 |
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Metropolitan Medium |
13,820 |
25,790 |
29,360 |
68,530 |
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Metropolitan Small |
9,190 |
20,280 |
19,580 |
44,230 |
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Measles
From: Councillor Anna York
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Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Notes the growing concern in the Inner West community in response to increased reports of measles in NSW, with 33 cases reported in the State since Christmas, and in particular the concern for children under 1 year old who are too young to be vaccinated. This is in the context of reports of the promotion of the ill-informed and dangerous anti-vaxxer ideology;
2. Reminds and promotes to the community the existing free immunisation service offered in the Inner West LGA through existing publications and signage at appropriate Children and Family services events or locations;
3. Writes to the NSW Department of Health seeking an update on best practices for Councils in promoting and incentivising immunisations in the local community, noting the role the Inner West Council plays in Family & Children’s Services; and
4. Reiterates
the position previously taken that known anti-vax campaigners will not be
permitted to participate in Council-run events, and further, the Inner West
Council will prohibit known anti-vax
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Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Acting Group Manager Community Services and Culture:
Council has not had any requests to date to hire facilities from known anti-vax campaigners.
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Declaration of Climate Emergency
From: Councillor Marghanita Da Cruz
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Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Publicly acknowledges that we are in a state of climate emergency that requires urgent action by all levels of government; that human induced climate change represents one of the greatest threats to humanity, civilisation, and other species; and that it is still possible to prevent the most catastrophic outcomes if societies take emergency action, including local councils;
2. Include references to this emergency in the CEO’s performance agreement and Council adjust his key performance indicators accordingly; and
3. Review the annual budget key performance indicators and policies over the course of the next twelve months to focus Council expenditure and revenue on this issue.
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Background
In the absence of policies global warming
is expected, to reach 4.1°C – 4.8°C above pre-industrial by the
end of the century. The emissions that drive this warming are often called
Baseline scenarios and are taken from the IPCC AR5 Working Group III. Current
policies presently in place around the world are projected to reduce baseline
emissions and result in about 3.3°C 1 warming above pre-industrial
levels. https://climateactiontracker.org
There remains a substantial gap between what governments have promised to do
and the total level of actions they have undertaken to date. Furthermore, both
the current policy and pledge trajectories lie well above emissions pathways
consistent with the Paris Agreement long-term temperature goal.
In 2010, Beyond Zero Emissions calculated the cost of changing from fossil
fuels to 100% renewable energy would be approximately $8 per household per
week, and the cost of solar and wind has fallen significantly since then. In
contrast, the economic, human and environmental cost of ignoring climate change
is incalculable. The cost of 1.1 metre of sea level rise will be $20 billion in
destroyed property in NSW alone.
In 2018, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the world must take
action in the next two years to avert the disastrous consequences of runaway
climate change. "Climate change is the defining issue of our time…if
we do not change course by 2020, we risk missing the point where we can avoid
runaway climate change, with disastrous consequences for people and all the
natural systems that sustain us”
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: - Local Democracy Groups: Reporting and Meeting Frequency
From: Councillor John Stamolis
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Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Establish information and reporting requirements in relation to the Local Democracy Groups;
2. Review the frequency of meetings for each LDG; and
3. Provide information about the purpose, function and structure of LDGs on its LDG webpage.
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Background
The agendas of LDG meetings (on Councils’ website) should contain background papers or other information which might assist Councillors or the community in understanding the content or focus of an LDG meeting.
Council should ensure that papers are attached or linked to agenda items of LDG meetings (where relevant) while for other items on the agenda (which have no papers), these items should show a brief summary of what is to be discussed (1 or 2 paragraphs).
Minutes of LDG meetings must also be provided on Councils’ website.
Given the scope and workload of a number of LDGs it is already clear that some of these groups will need to meet more frequently. Four meetings per year is insufficient. It is best that Council review this now.
There should be a forward schedule of meetings for each LDG on Councils website.
Councils’ website appears to have little information about the purpose, structure and function of LDGs. This information should appear on the LDG page.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Manager Civic Governance:
Point 1 of the motion – A report to the Council Meeting on11 September 2018 set out the information and reporting requirements of LDG as well as the Governance structure which was adopted by Council.
Point 3 of the motion – Council’s website has a page dedicated to each LDG which outlines its purpose, Terms of reference, structure, members and meeting frequency.
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Councillor Executive Briefing
From: Councillor John Stamolis
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Motion:
THAT Council holds a monthly Councillor Executive Briefing involving the CEO and three Deputy CEOs.
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Background
Most important for an effective governing body is to hear from its executive and, more so, for the executive to establish effective reporting structures to the governing body. This gives our community confidence that the representatives they elect are regularly informed by the executive level of Council and that Councillors are fully informed when making decisions - which is integral to democratic government.
Councillors have expressed concern about the style of Councillor briefings to date and attempts are being made to establish a new type of briefing but this is happening without Councillor input, nor cooperative discussion between Councillors.
This notice of motion proposes that Councillors debate a way that they can be informed and to demonstrate to the public that the processes which inform us are strategic, rigorous, regular, provide equity of information to all Councillors and are agreed to by Councillors.
It is proposed that an Executive Briefing be held each month (on a Tuesday evening) which will be of 1.5 hours duration. The first 30 minutes will be led by the CEO followed by three 20 minute sessions by each Deputy-CEO.
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: National Disability Strategy Submission
From: Councillors Councillor Rochelle Porteous and Councillor Colin Hesse
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Motion:
THAT Council makes a submission to the current review of the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020.
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Background
“In twenty years, men may be able to live on the moon. In forty years we may get to Mars. In the next 200 years we may leave the solar system and head for the stars. But meanwhile, we would like to get to the supermarket, the cinema, restaurants.”
Stephen Hawking
The National Disability Strategy (NDS) 2010-2020 was developed as a key strategic plan to make every community in Australia more inclusive. It is also the main way Australia implements the United Nations’ Conventions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Australia.
The Strategy is a shared commitment by all levels of government to improve the lives of people with disability. The current Strategy will end next year and consultations are therefore underway to review the strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures of the current strategy in order to inform the new strategy from 2020 and beyond. Consultation began at the end of April and will end on June 6, 2019.
At the most recent IWC Access Advisory Committee (Thursday 2 May), the National Disability Strategy consultation was discussed and members of the Committee gave extensive feedback on the NDS to staff however they were told that there were no plans for IWC to make a submission as part of the NDS consultation. Members therefore sought to move a motion recommending that IWC make a submission to the NDS consultation however because they were just short of a quorum they were told they could not move the motion. Two Inner West Council Councillors (Cr Porteous and Cr Hesse) were present at the meeting and so offered to bring the request to full Inner West Council Council for endorsement so that the submission could meet the 6 June deadline.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Group Manager Community Services and Culture:
Staff have commenced work on developing a submission to respond to this strategy.
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Council Meeting 14 May 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Newstart Raise the Rate Campaign
From: Councillor Tom Kiat
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THAT Council:
1. Supports the Australian Council for Social Service (ACOSS) campaign to ‘Raise the Rate’ of Newstart and thank ACOSS for hosting a Raise the Rate community and candidate forum at Addison Road Community Centre on 30 April 2019;
2. Acknowledges the current rate of Newstart and Youth Allowance falls well below the poverty line, and has not been raised in real terms since 1994, causing immense hardship for unemployed people and students;
3. Notes the Department of Social Services data from 2018 showing that 7213 residents in our LGA are either on Newstart or Youth Allowance, and that according to research by Deloitte Access Economics commissioned by ACOSS, a raise to Newstart would generate an additional $17.46 million in local spending in our LGA;
4. Commits to recognising and responding to the fact that many in our community may be living in poverty when developing and implementing policies and services, especially those that include fees, charges and fines (e.g. by including hardship clauses, concessionary rates etc); and
5. Write to the relevant minister and shadow minister to call on the Federal government to immediately raise the rate of Newstart and Youth Allowance by at least $75 per week. |
Background
ACOSS invited myself and other Inner West Councillors to join its Raise the Rate community and candidate forum on 30 April 2019. In further correspondence, the ACOSS Raise the Rate campaign coordinator invited the Inner West Council to formally resolve to support their campaign and provided some relevant information, set out in the proposed resolution above.
Poverty affects every level of government. Councils provide critical services and programs accessed by low-income people that are vital to enabling them to live dignified lives in our community, to look for work and to combat social isolation.
Newstart is $278 a week
($40 a day) and has not been raised in real terms in 25 years (and Youth
Allowance is even lower). Over that time, housing, energy, and other
living costs have dramatically increased.Over 900,000 people in Australia are
locked out of paid work, studying, or caring for children, and live on Newstart
or another Allowance.Many struggle daily to afford basic essentials like a roof
over their head and food on their table.
The Australian Local Government Association, the Local Government Association of South Australia, and 29 local governments across Australia have accepted ACOSS’ invitation to support the Raise the Rate campaign. According to an Essential Research poll, 2/3 of Australians support raising Newstart. The Greens have already committed to an immediate $75 increase and have attempted to move legislation to this effect in Parliament. It is appropriate and timely that our Council join the multitude of voices demanding an end to this injustice, especially in the lead up and aftermath to the Federal election.
