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AGENDA R |
Council Meeting
TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2020
6.30pm
In the spirit of open, accessible and transparent government, this meeting of the Inner West Council is being streamed live on Council’s website. Any part of this meeting that is held in closed session will not be recorded.
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020
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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 Condolence Motions
Nil at the time of printing.
7 Mayoral Minutes
Nil at the time of printing.
8 Reports with Strategic Implications
Nil at the time of printing.
9 Reports for Council Decision
ITEM Page
C0420(2) Item 1 Delegation of Operational Traffic Matters 4
C0420(2) Item 2 Endorsement of Draft Plan of Management Leichhardt Park 6
C0420(2) Item 3 Endorsement of Tempe Reserve & Tempe Lands Draft Plan of Management 152
C0420(2) Item 4 Local Traffic Committee Meetings - March and April 2020 313
10 Reports for Noting
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C0420(2) Item 5 Investment Report as at 31 March 2020. 343
C0420(2) Item 6 Progress on Resolutions relating to the Impact of COVID-19 366
11 Notices of Motion
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C0420(2) Item 7 Notice of Motion: WestConnex and Western Harbour Tunnel Community Liaison Forum 368
C0420(2) Item 8 Notice of Motion: Sydney Gateway 370
12 Questions From Councillors
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C0420(2) Item 9 Question on Notice: The use of Glyphosate by Inner West Council 371
13 Reports with Confidential Information
Reports appearing in this section of the Business Paper are confidential in their entirety or contain confidential information in attachments.
The confidential information has been circulated separately.
ITEM Page
C0420(2) Item 10 Balmain Leagues Site - Voluntary Planning Agreement 374
C0420(2) Item 11 Precinct 75, St Peters – Voluntary Planning Agreement 375
C0420(2) Item 12 Proposed Licencing at Tempe Reserve
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020
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Subject: Delegation of Operational Traffic Matters
Prepared By: Cathy Edwards-Davis - Director Infrastructure
Authorised By: Michael Deegan - Chief Executive Officer
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. Council note the decision made under delegation by the Mayor;
2. The impact of the decision made under delegation be reviewed in twelve months; and
3. Council note that Local Traffic Committee Minutes will continue to go to Council for adoption.
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DISCUSSION
Under the Transport Administration Act 1988, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) are responsible for all traffic management and safety functions on all public roads. TfNSW delegate some of these functions to Councils. Council may exercise these delegations only after it has sought the advice of the Local Traffic Committee (LTC). The current process is lengthy and relatively simple requests such as a street party road closure can take up to two months to approve.
It is proposed to introduce a more efficient process for operational traffic matters. The CEO, or his delegate, will exercise Council’s vote on the LTC, which will be processed through a weekly email. Approval will be assumed unless one of the other LTC members (TfNSW, NSW Police, local State MP) indicate their objection via return email. This will allow Council to provide a much more efficient service to our community. Similar processes are in place in several other Sydney Councils. Major traffic items outside of this process will continue to be determined by the Local Traffic Committee.
The Mayor, using his delegation to make policy decisions between meetings have agreed to this new process including an internal review function as detailed below:-
It is proposed that the following operational matters are delegated to the CEO, with the noted control measures:
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Temporary road closure |
For closures less than 48 hours |
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Work Zones |
Where located wholly in front of the property undertaking the works or where the adjacent property owner has given written concurrence |
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Sign adjustment |
Minor sign adjustments such as modifications to make signs more visible (eg. Move from behind a tree) |
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Linemarking |
New or realigned linemarking up to a maximum of 100m |
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Warning signs |
Installation of (black on yellow) warning signs in accordance with the Australian Standards |
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Australian Road Rules Signs |
Signs to reinforce the statutory requirements (eg. 10m No Stopping at intersections) |
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Temporary Bus Zones |
For up to seven days, at the request of a public transport provider |
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Loading Zones |
Where located wholly in front of the property requesting the Loading Zone or where the adjacent property owner has given written concurrence |
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Motorbike Parking |
Where there is no net loss in parking for cars (eg. Between driveways) |
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Car Share Parking |
· Where located adjacent to a park, Council owned property, multi-dwelling residential property, mixed used development; or at the rear or side of a single residential property or at the rear or side of a business property. · Where NOT located in front of a single residential or single business property. |
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Disabled (Accessible) Parking |
Where located wholly in front of the property requesting the Disabled Parking or where the adjacent property owner has given written concurrence. |
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Time Restricted Parking, Permit Holder Excepted |
Where: · Changes are made to a maximum of ten parking spaces · All residents immediately adjacent to the proposed time restricted parking, permit holders excepted restrictions have given written concurrence that they support the location of the time restricted parking, resident permit holders excepted restrictions (through individual letters) |
Review Process
To ensure appropriate oversight, a review process would be implemented. If the LTC members, Committee Chairperson or Councillors receive substantial complaints regarding a delegated officer’s decision, they may request a review by the CEO.
Major Traffic Matters
Other major traffic matters not identified in the table above will continue to be reported through the formal LTC meeting process and Minutes of these meetings will go to a Council Meeting for adoption.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020 |
Subject: Endorsement of Draft Plan of Management Leichhardt Park
Prepared By: Aaron Callaghan - Parks and Recreation Planning Manager
Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation
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THAT Council as land manager of Leichhardt Park;
1. Endorse the Draft Plan of Management (D500207) and refer this to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for owners consent; and
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DISCUSSION
Council has now completed the development of a 10 year draft plan of management and master plan for Leichhardt Park (refer to Attachment 1 and 2). The Master Plan includes future development proposals for Leichhardt Park including:
- Improved cycle and pedestrian circulation to the bay run;
- Improved vehicle movement throughout the site;
- New skate plaza;
- One new synthetic sports field and amenities building at Leichhardt Oval 2;
- New bioswales to improve quality of water entering Iron Cove and biodiversity planting;
- Potential community rowing club as proposed by Balmain Para Rowing (to be delivered by others, not Council); and
- Includes the Leichhardt Aquatic Centre Master Plan.
Council has undertaken extensive community engagement as part of the development of the draft plan of management. A community engagement report can be found at: https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/leichhardt-park-plan-of-management
The draft master plans provide a prioritised list of park improvements that will inform and will be subject to future consideration in Council’s long-term financial plan. Council has a budget set aside in the 2019/20 annual plan for the delivery of the Leichhardt Park skate plaza.
The Draft Plan of Management must be referred to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for owners consent. On receipt of owners consent, the Draft Plan of Management will be exhibited for 28 days and brought back to Council for adoption. The Crowns Land Management Act also requires that as part of the park PoM planning process that Council seek and provide a copy of Native Title Managers Advice as per Section 8.7. This advice has been attached as Attachment 3.
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Leichhardt Park Plan of Management and Master Plan |
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Leichhardt Park - A3 Master Plan |
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Native Title Advice |
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020
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Subject: Endorsement of Tempe Reserve & Tempe Lands Draft Plan of Management
Prepared By: Aaron Callaghan - Parks and Recreation Planning Manager
Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation
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THAT Council as land manager of Tempe reserve (D1000502 & D500215);
1. Endorse the Draft Plan of Management and refer this to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for owners consent; and
2. On receipt of owners consent place the Draft Plan of Management on public exhibition for 28 days and the Plan be brought back to Council for adoption. |
DISCUSSION
Council has now completed the development of a 10 year draft plan of management and master plan for Tempe Reserve (refer to Attachment 1 and 2). The Master Plan includes future development proposals for Tempe Reserve including:
- Two new synthetic soccer fields, one rugby field, one AFL field along with upgraded turf sports fields;
- Two new tennis courts supported by picnic facilities;
- New indoor sports facility including pubic amenities and café supporting new picnic and playground facilities;
- New sportsfields/futsal courts supported by new amenities building and café;
- New dog off leash area for both small and large dogs; and
- New segregated cycle paths throughout the park.
Council has undertaken extensive community engagement as part of the development of the draft plan of management. A community engagement report can be found at https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/tempe-reserve-plan-of-management. The draft master plans provide a prioritised list of park improvements that will inform and will be subject to future consideration in Council’s long-term financial plan.
Council has been approached by both Newington College and AFL NSW/ACT who propose capital investment in Tempe Reserve with long-term, non-exclusive licences for use of the reserve. This matter is dealt with in a separate Confidential report on this Meeting Agenda.
The Draft Plan of Management must be referred to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for owners’ consent. On receipt of owners’ consent, it will be exhibited for 28 days and brought back to Council for adoption. The Crown Land Management Act also requires that as part of the park PoM planning process that Council seek and provide a copy of Native Title Managers Advice as per Section 8.7. This advice has been attached as Attachment 3.
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Tempe Reserve Draft Plan of Management |
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Draft Master Plan Tempe Reserve |
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Native Title Advice |
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020 |
Subject: Local Traffic Committee Meetings - March and April 2020
Prepared By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Authorised By: Cathy Edwards-Davis - Director Infrastructure
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THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meetings held in March and April 2020 be received and the recommendations be adopted. |
ITEMS BY WARD – 2 MARCH 2020
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Baludarri (Balmain) |
Hartley Street, Rozelle - Proposed 'No Stopping' restriction at intersection with Victoria Road |
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Pedestrian incident on Iron Cove Bridge, Rozelle |
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Closure of shared path on Lilyfield Road at Anzac Bridge, Rozelle |
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Gulgadya (Leichhardt) |
Haberfield Library Upgrade - Temporary Bus Relocation and Work Zone |
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Carlisle Street between Norton Street and Unnamed Laneway, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Event |
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Booth Street, Annandale – Request for timed parking |
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Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield – Request for traffic calming measures |
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Boat trailers in Balmain Road, Leichhardt |
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Midjuburi (Marrickville) |
Premier Street, Marrickville – Request for ‘Mobility’ parking provision adjacent to Ferncourt Public School |
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Renwick Street, Marrickville - Proposed extension of short-term parking restrictions |
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Djarrawunang (Ashfield) |
Myra Lane, Dulwich Hill - Proposed 'No Stopping' Restrictions |
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Pigott Street at The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill - Proposed Statutory 10metre 'No Stopping' restrictions |
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Charlotte Street, Ashfield- Request to convert 1P period parking to 1/2P period parking outside premises No's 18-20 Charlotte Street, Ashfield |
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Morris Street, Summer Hill- Request to remove 1/2 P period parking restrictions outside Nos. 24-28 Morris Street, Summer Hill |
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Park Lane, Ashfield - Proposed 'No Parking' restrictions |
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Roundabout intersection of Edward Street and Smith Street, Summer Hill – Request for speed hump |
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Damun (Stanmore) |
Liberty Street and Bedford Street, Stanmore – Temporary full road closure to complete rail overbridge refurbishment works – 20 and 21 June 2020 |
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Ravenue Lane, Stanmore - Proposed 'No Parking 5am-10am Monday' to improve vehicular access for Waste Collection Vehicles |
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Railway Street, Petersham - Proposed installation of Loading Zone |
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All Wards
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Minor Traffic Facilities |
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Pedestrian crossings and signal phasing |
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Parking exemptions for Transit Systems |
ITEMS BY WARD – APRIL 2020
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Ward |
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Baludarri (Balmain) |
Terry Street, Rozelle - Proposed extension of on-street bicycle path |
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Darling Street, Balmain - Proposed 'No Stopping' Restriction at Intersection with Ann Street |
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Balmain Road, Lilyfied (between Perry Street and Lilyfield Road) -Proposed Bus Zones |
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Gulgadya (Leichhardt) |
Dobroyd Parade to Hawthorne Parade bicycle contraflow |
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Elizabeth Street, Ashfield-Proposed Upgrade of Existing Pedestrian Crossing- DA Condition Under Re-Development of the Ashfield Aquatic Centre (160-178 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield) |
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Request for shared path on Parramatta Road, Leichhardt |
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Midjuburi (Marrickville) |
Victoria Road, Marrickville – Temporary relocation of Taxi Zone during Marrickville Metro Expansion Works |
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Richardsons Crescent, Marrickville - Proposed Pedestrian (zebra) Crossing - Design Plan 10116 |
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Djarrawunang (Ashfield) |
James Street, Summer Hill - Temporary Full Road Closure for substation electrical conduit connection |
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Intersection of Cecil Street and Chandos Street, Ashfield - 'No Stopping' restrictions to corners |
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Hercules Street, Ashfield-Timed extension of disabled parking zone |
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Damun (Stanmore) |
Probert Street, Newtown – Proposal for Car Share Parking Space |
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All Wards
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Minor Traffic Facilities |
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Greenway on-road cycle route |
DISCUSSION
The Local Traffic Committee was held on 2 March 2020 at the Petersham Service Centre. The minutes of the 2 March 2020 meeting are shown at ATTACHMENT 1.
The April 2020 meeting of the Local Traffic Committee was held electronically. The Agenda was sent to Committee members on 30 March 2020 and Committee members had until COB 6 April 2020 to provide comments. The minutes of the April 2020 meeting are shown at ATTACHMENT 2.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Projects proposed for implementation are funded within existing budget allocations.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Specific projects have undergone public consultation as indicated in the respective reports to
the Traffic Committee.
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Minutes of LTC meeting on 2 March 2020 |
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Minutes of LTC meeting April 2020 |
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020
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Subject: Investment Report as at 31 March 2020.
Prepared By: Daryl Jackson - Chief Financial Officer
Authorised By: Melodie Whiting - Director Corporate
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received and noted. |
DISCUSSION
Council’s holding in various investment categories are listed in the table below. Council’s portfolio size sits at $219.5m, of which 91% are A rated or above. All Socially Responsible Investments (SRI’s) are investments that comply with the Non-Fossil Fuel standards.
During August, Council received a $40m loan from Tcorp for the Ashfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment project and invested these funds in line with the contractor’s payment schedule. The reduction in investments for this period reflects the maturity of funds that are timed to mature in accordance with the expected future cash outflows.
Council’s annualised return continues to exceed the bank bill index benchmark. Council’s portfolio had a One-Month Portfolio Investment Return of -1.01%, above the UBSWA Bank Bill Index Benchmark (1.18%).
The attachments to this report summarise all investments held by Council and interest returns for periods ending 31 March 2020.
The Current Market value is required to be accounted for. The Current Market Value is a likely outcome if Council were to consider recalling the investment prior to its due date.
All investments made for the month of March 2020 have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and the Inner West Council Investment Policy.
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External Restrictions |
104,899,449.72 |
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Internal Restrictions |
114,565,342.28 |
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Total Investments |
219,464,792.00 |
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IWC Mar20 |
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IWC Economic & Investment Portfolio Commentary Mar20 |
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020
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Subject: Progress on Resolutions relating to the Impact of COVID-19
Prepared By: Michael Deegan - Chief Executive Officer
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THAT Council receive and note the report. |
DISCUSSION
Staff have reviewed the resolutions carried by Council at its meeting on 7 April 2020. The resolution was based on the Mayoral Minute prepared by the Mayor in consultation with Councillors and calls for some 40 actions and reports. The impact of Coronavirus on Council has been deep and swift. Staff focus is on dealing with necessary and essential matters as a priority, in partnership with Health and the Police.
Recommendations 1 (thanks to staff), 2 (thanks to members of the Incident Management Team and government agencies), Recommendation 3(f) free public car parking for health workers; 3(g) no fees for sporting clubs; 3(i) practical assistance for businesses; 4 (exacerbation of associated health and safety issues), 5a and 5b (NGO’s and food security noted and escalated to SLHD, and through LEMO to state government) are noted.
Recommendation 3 has 14 actions. Recommendations 3(c) adverse budget impacts from relief measures, if required: -
· Council forecasts its income will deteriorate due to Covid-19 for the remainder of the current financial year and into the next financial year. A fee waiver has been granted for Child Care Fees in line with the Federal Governments directive. We are seeing a reduction in volume for other fees & charges including Development Applications, Compliance & Lodgments, Venue Hire (Halls & Sports), Trade & Domestic Waste Management, Permits, Parking Meter, Inspection Fees, Child Care Fees, Impound Revenue, Certificates & Statements and Leisure/Aquatics Centres. Other Income has also been forecasted to reduce to 30 June 2020 and into the new financial year in line with the Federal Government’s direction, these include Property Leases, Fines, Recovery & Fees, Interest & Charges.
The Job Retention Allowance in the Splinter Award, if utilised will be unfunded. Council will be required to identify funding for this allowance.
The following actions are underway, noted or resolved:
3 (k) expanding existing grant programs; (l) extension of grant delivery timeframes; 3(n) reallocation of EDGE funding; recommendation of reallocation of $300,000 current year funds (6) child care representations and communications; 7(a) social media and communication actions; 7(c) language support; 7(d),(e),(f), relating to News Limited; (g) public health messaging; (j) racism; (k) sympathy to all those affected and 9. online activity.
Recommendations 3(m), 7(b) and 10 are with the Mayor for action.
Recommendation 11 relates to Council meetings on a business as usual basis. Officers note that this may not be possible in the short and medium term as demand for the focus on necessary and essential health and safety issues continue.
The suggestion by Councillor Porteous that Councillors take responsibility for implementation of non-operational recommendations is supported. Officers suggest that the Mayor and his staff report on item 7(h) media; a councillor deal with the RSL on Anzac Day issues noting the cancellation of the events for that remembrance – item 7(i); and that perhaps the Deputy Mayor chair the Inner West Recovery Taskforce 3(h).
This leaves a number of key issues.
An update on the Budget position 3(a) and (b) will be provided shortly prior to the next meeting.
Rate relief 3(d) – the current hardship policies are working well with applications being resolved expeditiously. Council will be kept informed of any change in status.
Council tenants 3(e) – the process of support is well engaged with goodwill. Any differences will be resolved and if necessary by the code of conduct established by the Prime Minister.
Creative Industries 3(m) – Council officers have worked collaboratively with the City of Sydney and the Arts and Culture Local Democracy Group to create the arts/culture sector support package of $300,000 in repurposed funds from 2019/20. The IWC funds will be accessible to individual artists and creative spaces/venues, modelled on criteria adopted by Council for the Live Music Grants in 2019. Given the creative ecosystem in the Inner West is so closely connected to that of greater Sydney, it is a very useful next step to discuss collaborative priorities with the City of Sydney and others. There is a significant opportunity to leverage the investments of Inner West and City of Sydney in arts and culture recovery with the NSW and Commonwealth governments.
Infrastructure 3 (j) - officers have a program of renewal works prepared but remain concerned at possible bureaucratic processes that may be established instead of cash grants to be acquitted subsequently. Council backlog in these areas is a minimum of $103 million. Many of these projects are shovel ready.
Volunteer support 5(c) – officers advise that it is
unlikely that this amount will be required. Council community engagement data
indicates that the community is seeking more authentic volunteer and local
community engagement at the street level to respond to everyday needs. Council
Officers are engaging with Centre for Volunteering and NGO sector to
optimize volunteering platform launched in past week.
NGO support - 5(b) Council has been liaising closely with Addison Road Community Centre. It is noted that the police are leading the coordination role on food security on behalf of the NSW Government. Officers have escalated food security demand to Sydney Local Health District, and Department of Communities and Justice.
5 (d) Play for Lives - Noted, and staff from our Sport & Recreation team have actioned an Inner West Council area is being used as the pilot for the program that will go national.
Staffing – item 8 – a new agreement has been struck between the unions and LGNSW. InnerWest is part of this arrangement.
Communication – Point 7 - All feasible with following comments:
7(b) NSW Health COVID-19 messaging is provided in numerous community languages.
7(e) Could be achieved at lower cost ($5K adequate).
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020
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Subject: Notice of Motion: WestConnex and Western Harbour Tunnel Community Liaison Forum
From: Councillor Rochelle Porteous
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THAT: 1. The WestConnex Community Liaison Forum be continued with the inclusion of the Western Harbour Tunnel Beaches Link Project, to be renamed the WestConnex and Western Harbour Tunnel Community Liaison Forum; and 2. Meetings be held in the evening rather than during the day to enable more community members to attend. That relevant community groups opposing the Western Harbour Tunnel be invited to attend the Forum together with the current community group representatives, the authority representatives and representatives from RMS and the contractors. Councillors and the General Manager should also be encouraged to attend. |
Background
Westconnex has been one of the most devastating developments in the Inner West and prior to the forced amalgamation of the 3 councils – Leichhardt, Marrickville and Ashfield, all 3 councils were strong and united in their opposition to WestConnex. The Administrator of the forcibly amalgamated council, Richard Pearson, soon realised that WestConnex was a critically important issue for local residents and following strong lobbying from the community established the WestConnex Unit within council and the WestConnex Community Liaison Forum which met monthly with alternate day and evening meetings. The forum has been a real lifeline for many community groups with relevant authorities attending and providing information and answering questions at these meetings – such as the Environment Protection Authority and Department of Planning, Industry & Environment.
It is unfortunate that the RMS and the contractors have not attended recent meetings and they should be encouraged to attend. Attendance from the community groups has been solid and consistent noting in the last 4 meetings community representatives from Haberfield, St Peters, Leichhardt, Annandale, Rozelle and Balmain, Ashfield and Newtown. I note that Councillors were not consulted on the decision to discontinue the forum nor have they received any notification that the Forum has been discontinued, similarly the community members were not alerted beforehand to the fact that that the forum was at risk of being discontinued.
Discontinuing this Forum could not come at a worse moment with the construction of the M4-M5 Link proceeding and residents once again being kept in the dark and treated very poorly by the contractors and the RMS. In the opinion of members of the Forum the TfNSW WestConnex Community Reference Group (WCRG) does not in any way substitute the role of the WestConnex Community Liaison Forum.
In addition the EIS for the Western Harbour Tunnel Beaches Link Project has just been announced with the closing date for submissions being 12 March 2020. Local community groups are rightly very concerned about the impact of the Western Harbour Tunnel and the Liaison Forum would provide a voice for the community and support through council to relevant authorities for community groups opposed to this proposed development.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Chief Executive Officer:
The position has changed in line with discussions with Councillors and the Deputy Secretary of Transport for NSW. The proposal is to convene a central discussion across all the projects under State control in the local government area, and to seek feedback on the various community reference groups established by the contractors. Council representation for that central discussion would be at CEO level. It is anticipated that Transport for NSW would attend at a senior level and a senior representative from each project. These meetings would of course be open to the community.
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Sydney Gateway
From: Councillor Louise Steer
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THAT Council receive a report on the
impact on the budget on signing the
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Background
At Ordinary
Council Meeting held on 25 February 2020, Council resolved as follows:
Item *C0220(2) Item 30 Sydney Gateway Project -
Property Acquisition
THAT:
1. Council delegate to the CEO
the authority to enter into an agreement with Transport for NSW for the
acquisition of land required for the Sydney Gateway Project. Such an agreement
only to be entered into where the matters listed in Part 5 of the report have
been addressed to the satisfaction of the CEO;
2. Councillors be advised of
the final outcome of negotiations with TfNSW; and
3. Funds from the compensation
received for the acquisition of Council’s existing industrial investment
lands be held in reserve for investment (including in property where optimal)
in order to offset the loss of existing rental income.
Councillors have been informed that an agreement
has been signed. Councillors have received a briefing, but no formal report has
been presented to Councillors at a council meeting.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation:
A report on budget impacts is able to be prepared, although will form part of Council’s 2020/2021 Annual Budget.
It is premature at this point to provide on investments. Staff are seeking external independent advice to form the basis of the investment strategy for the compensation funds.
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020 |
Subject: Question on Notice: The use of Glyphosate by Inner West Council
From: Councillor Rochelle Porteous
Comment by the Chief Executive Officer:
Answers to all questions will be provided at an Ordinary Council meeting in August 2020.
Question
1. In what form are records kept on the use of glyphosate to control weeks on IWC lands?
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2. Who is responsible for checking these records and how often are they checked?
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3. What oversight occurs to ensure the accuracy of these records?
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4. What is the procedure where a breach of relevant policies occurs?
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5. From the records kept by IWC, how often has glyphosate been used on IWC lands in the last 6 months?
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6. Please provide details of each use of glyphosate for December and January by IWC.
Question
7. The IWC Pesticide Notification Plan only requires one of the following notification methods to be used to notify the use of glyphosate:
· Signs
· Notice within a local community newspaper
· Letters
· Phone contact and/or Fax/email
· Letterbox drops and/or door knocking
· Inner West Council's web page
As part of the record keeping procedures, are records kept on the notification methods used for each use of glyphosate?
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8. According to the IWC Pesticide Notification Plan council staff are not required to inform the public that they are spraying glyphosate locally if the application is
Spraying of glyphosate using a hand spray bottle, wand, or spray lance
As part of the record keeping procedures, are records kept where glyphosate has been used and the public has not been informed?
Question
9. Feb 26 2019 Council adopted as part of the adoption of the Weed Management Policy to go out on exhibition the following:
Council engage a consultant to review existing herbicide use and make recommendations on improved risk mitigation as outlined in the report
a) Has Council engaged a consultant to do this work? If not why not?
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b) Assuming council has engaged this consultant, what recommendations has the consultant brought to council to improve risk mitigation?
Question
10. May 28 2019 Council as part of the adoption of the Weed Management Policy, the following was adopted:
Only use glyphosate as a matter of last resort where other methods cannot be applied and spot control of persistent weeds that resist other treatments occur.
a) What decision-making process do council staff undertake to ensure Glyphosate is only used as a last resort?
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b) Where is it clearly outlined in the current policies that glyphosate must only be used as a last resort?
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11. May 28 2019 also adopted was the following:
Any use of glyphosate must be done in a way that avoids it running off into stormwater drains and our waterways.
a) What steps are council staff taking to ensure that when glyphosate is used, it is not running off into stormwater, drains and our waterways?
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b) Where is this wording for this found in the current policies?
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c) Have there been any breaches regarding this directive from council in the last 6 months?
Question
12. In Leichhardt Council most weed control was undertaken by non-chemical means with use of steam weeding, snipping the weeds and hand weeding. Glyphosate was only used for spot control of weeds where all other methods were not effective. It was reported at the February 2019 council meeting that the Leichhardt Council weed management contract would end in September 2019.
Question
a) Has the Leichhardt Council contract with most of the weed control being undertaken by non-chemical means been renewed with the same frequency of non-chemical weed removal and assurances regarding glyphosate only being used as a last resort?
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b) Has the use of glyphosate increased in the Leichhardt Council area since September 2019? If it has please provide details.
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c) Has the use of glyphosate increased in the Inner West Council area over the last 12 months? If it has please provide details.
Question
13. The General Secretary of the United Services Union, the industrial body representing Council’s staff, wrote to Councillors in May last year to notify Council that the USU has recently engaged with Safework NSW to further discuss the potential risks of Glyphosate to their workers. What work has the CEO done to follow up with the USU on this matter and to implement any worker safety recommendations?
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020 |
Subject: Balmain Leagues Site - Voluntary Planning Agreement
Prepared By: Bojan Sodic - Strategic Investments Manager
Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation
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THAT the proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement for Balmain Leagues Site 138-152 Victoria Road, Rozelle be placed on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days and be reported back to Council after public exhibition. |
DISCUSSION
The proposed development on the Balmain Leagues Club site includes:-
· Demolition of the existing buildings;
· Remediation of the site;
· Erection of a mixed-use development which includes;
· Two basement levels with Basement 1 and Basement 2 accessible via Waterloo Street and a service loading dock accessed off Victoria Road;
· Three pedestrian laneways (Tigers Lane, Little Darling Lane and Heritage Lane) which connect Victoria Road, Waterloo Street and Darling Street;
· Public plaza to the centre of the development;
· Fine-grain built form along Waterloo Street which is 2-3 storeys and incorporates live/work spaces, residential apartments and roof top landscaping/green walls;
· Along Darling Street the façade to 697 Darling Street will be reinstated and speciality retail will be provided along Darling Street with a supermarket underneath;
· Three buildings along Victoria Road between 11-12 storeys in height, with residential accommodation to the upper levels and retail, commercial and Balmain Leagues Club to the lower levels; and
· Landscaped communal rooftop gardens with seating and shade are incorporated into the design on Levels 1 (Building C podium), 5, 10 and 11.
Westconnex and Proposed RMS Acquisition
The property owner was notified on 8 March 2018 that RMS may be seeking to compulsorily acquire the site for a ‘dive site’ for the future Western Harbour Crossing Tunnel and Beaches Link project. The EIS was recently placed on public exhibition including this site as a ‘dive site’.
Details of the offer to Council and the VPA Agreement are shown in the Confidential Attachments.
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Heworth Holdings Group - Amended VPA Offer - Confidential |
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Confidential Report for Balmain Leagues Site - Voluntary Planning Agreement - Confidential |
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Council Meeting 28 April 2020 |
Subject: Precinct 75, St Peters – Voluntary Planning Agreement
Prepared By: Bojan Sodic - Strategic Investments Manager
Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation
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THAT Council
1. Endorse the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1; and
2. Place the Voluntary Planning Agreement on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days and receive a further report after the exhibition period. |
DISCUSSION
The site is located at 67, 73-83 Mary, 50-52 Edith & 43 Roberts Streets, St Peters. The total site area is approximately 15,200 square metres. The site is located within a predominantly residential area, characterised by one and two storey developments.
The Planning proposal seeks the following:-
· Rezoning from IN2 Light Industrial & R2 Low Density Residential to B4 Mixed Use;
· A Maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 2.20:1;
· A range of Maximum Building Heights, varying from 3 metres, 17 metres, 20 metres and 23 metres to 29 metres; and
· A number of site-specific administrative changes to facilitate redevelopment of the Site.
As Council did not support the planning proposal, it is now in its final stages of assessment by the Department of Planning.
An Internal VPA assessment was undertaken and involved several key internal stakeholders. The internal consultation identified a strategic need for the items shown in the offer to Council. Details of the offer and the VPA Agreement are shown in the Confidential Attachment.
The VPA will be placed on Public Exhibition for 28 days and reported back to Council for endorsement.
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Confidential Report for Precinct 75, St Peters – Voluntary Planning Agreement - Confidential |
