AGENDA R

Council Meeting

TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2020

6.30pm

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

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Council Meeting 13 October 2020

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 22 September 2020 Council Meeting                                                             5

Minutes of 29 September 2020 Extraordinary Council Meeting                                    17

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

Nil at the time of printing.

11 Reports for Council Decision

ITEM                                                                                                                                       Page

C1020(1) Item 1       Use of Technology in Parking Management and Enforcement             21

C1020(1) Item 2       Arlington Recreation Reserve-Adoption of Operational Plan                23

C1020(1) Item 3       Lease of Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Kiosk                                    43

12 Reports for Noting

ITEM                                                                                                                                       Page

C1020(1) Item 4       2019/20 Annual Designated Person Disclosure (Pecuniary Interest)  Returns 44

C1020(1) Item 5       Investment Report as at 31 August 2020                                              45

13 Notices of Motion

ITEM                                                                                                                                       Page

C1020(1) Item 6       Notice of Motion: No to Incineration of Inner West Waste                     68

C1020(1) Item 7       Notice of Motion: Continuation of Remote Access to Council Meetings for the Public                                                                                                      72

C1020(1) Item 8       Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Safety                                                      73

14 Reports with Confidential Information

Reports appearing in this section of the Business Paper contain confidential information in attachments.

The confidential information has been circulated separately.

ITEM                                                                                                                                       Page

C1020(1) Item 9       Whites Creek Valley Park-Revocation of Companion Animal off Leash Status- Piper Street to Brenan Street Walkway                                                 75

C1020(1) Item 10     36 Lonsdale Street & 64-70 Brenan Street, Lilyfield – Voluntary Planning Agreement                                                                                              78

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting remotely and livestreamed on Council’s website on 22 September 2020

Meeting commenced at 6.30pm

Present:
Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Michael Deegan Elizabeth Richardson	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (6.34pm) Councillor Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation
Michael Daly Stuart Hull	Acting Director City Living Senior Manager Capital Works
Ian Naylor	Manager Governance
Katherine Paixao	Governance Coordinator

APOLOGIES:       Nil

Suspension of Standing Orders

Motion: (Byrne/Drury)

THAT Council Suspend Standing Orders to deal with Item 1 Election of Deputy Mayor at this time.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Councillor Steer entered the meeting at 6.34pm.

C0920(2) Item 1         Election of Deputy Mayor

Motion: (Byrne/Drury)

THAT Council conduct the election of Deputy Mayor by open voting.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

The Chief Executive Officer advised that the election of Deputy Mayor will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act and Regulations.

The Chief Executive Officer advised that he has received two (2) nominations for the Position of Deputy Mayor.

The Chief Executive Officer advised that he has received nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor for Councillor Macri and Councillor Kiat

The Chief Executive Officer asked all Councillors who support Councillor Macri being the first nomination received, for the position of Deputy Mayor to raise their hands.

Councillor Macri received 9 votes from Councillors Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York.

The Chief Executive Officer asked all Councillors who support Councillor Kiat being the second nomination received, for the position of Deputy Mayor to raise their hands.

Councillor Kiat received 5 votes from Councillors Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie and Steer.

The Chief Executive Officer declared that Councillor Macri to be elected Deputy Mayor.

Resumption of Standing Orders

Motion: (Byrne/Drury)

THAT Standing Orders be resumed.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:   

Councillor Passas declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 5 Part Elizabeth Street, Road Closure & Sale as her relative owns property in College Street Croydon.

Councillor Steer declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 5 Part Elizabeth Street, Road Closure & Sale as her daughter attended PLC 10 years ago.

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

THAT Council note the disclosures of interest.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (York/Macri)

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 8 September 2020 be confirmed as a correct record subject to:

- Correcting the minutes as Councillor Passas wasn’t in attendance.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

PUBLIC FORUM

The registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is available on the last page of these minutes.

Councillor Iskandar retired from the meeting at 7.35pm.

C0920(2) Item 2         Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course Plan of Management

Motion: (Drury/Macri)

THAT:

1. Council maintain an 18 hole golf course and revise the Draft Plan of Management accordingly prior to referring its Crown land components (generally the area described as Riverside Park) to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for owners consent;
   
   
2. The revised Plan of Management highlight the environment, safety and community benefits that can be achieved while maintaining an 18 hole golf course;
   
   
3. Council commit to working with the Marrickville Golf, Sporting and Community Club on grant opportunities which will assist the club with environmentally sustainable water supply for greens and fairway watering;
   
   
4. Council note that on receipt of owner’s consent by the Minister the Draft Plan will be exhibited for 28 days and brought back to Council for adoption;
   
   

5. Council investigate the potential benefits of a bridge to Gough Whitlam Park;
   
   
6. Council give in principle support for a 21 year lease; and
   
   
7. Council to conduct a safety audit as part of the Plan of Management of the public walking paths through the golf course to determine if safety treatments are needed.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York

Against Motion:          Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie and Steer

Absent:                        Cr Iskandar

Foreshadowed Motion (Hesse/Da Cruz)

THAT Council:

1. Endorse the Draft Plan of Management for the Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course and refer its Crown land components (generally the area described as Riverside Park) to the to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for owner’s consent;

2. Note that on receipt of owner’s consent by the Minister the Draft Plan will be exhibited for 28 days and brought back to Council for adoption;

3. Conduct a safety audit as part of the Plan of Management of the public walking paths through the golf course to determine if safety treatments are needed;

4. Investigate the potential benefits of a bridge to Gough Whitlam park;

5. Endorse the Draft Plan of Management for the Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course and its Crown land components (generally the area described as Riverside Park), with the following amendment:

a) Update the Plan of Management and Master Plan to incorporate the option to design a 9 hole golf course as a reversible golf course which offers variety and the option for participants to play a full 18 hole course. 

6. Refer the Draft Plan with this amendment to the to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for owner’s consent.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 8:43 pm.

C0920(2) Item 3         Pride Centre Expression of Interest

Motion: (York/Byrne)

THAT Council:

1. Undertakes an Expression of Interest from LGBTIQ or LGBTIQ friendly organisations to manage a Pride Centre to operate out of Newtown Town Hall;

2. Convene a representative panel consisting of suitable individuals from the community to provide input and feedback into the Expression of Interest criteria and Pride Centre model to ensure it meets the community’s needs to provide input and feedback into the EOI criteria, the Pride Centre model and its future directions including on the further development of its:

· governance structure, mission and values statements, constitution and strategic plan, space use policy that balances the needs of the LGBTIQ+, Newtown and Inner West communities, community engagement strategies and other strategic and operational policies as required 

          ... reporting to Council as needed;

3. Recognises the long-term presence and custodianship of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) at the Newtown Town Hall since 1981 and the significant contribution the NNC has made to the Inner West community through its work at 1 Bedford St; and further recognises NNC’s preference to work with Council to maintain some form of presence at Bedford St; for example through its annual “Newtopian Sleepout” event;

4. Re-states its commitment to continuing close consultation with the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre on the planned relocation to the Tom Foster Community Centre to ensure the relocation best serves the changing needs of NCC and the community at large, and commits to working collaboratively with the NNC in the project planning and design for the re-fit of the Tom Foster Centre on the basis of agreed project timeframes;

5. Includes two members of the Inner West Council LGBTIQ Working Group in the representative panel;

6. Refers to examples of similar advisory panels in Pride and community centres internationally in the development of the membership criteria and Terms of Reference for the Inner West Pride Centre representative panel, including the 519 Centre in Toronto as a co-hosted Council and community centre;

7. Seeks guidance on the criteria for selection of representative panel members from the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA); and

8. Require that EOI respondents address in their submissions the expectation that community access to spaces in line with current practice will continue.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Cr Macri

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

Amendment (Steer/Hesse)

THAT the upstairs area of Newtown Town Hall, including the hall and meeting room, be retained for full public access, and operated by a new tenant in accordance with the past practice of the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre. 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Macri, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, Drury, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

C0920(2) Item 4         NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program - Council Submission

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council:

1. Participates in the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program;

2. Endorses the actions required in order to meet the program eligibility criteria; and

3. Submit list of proposed projects.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 8:56 pm.

C0920(2) Item 5         Part Elizabeth Street, Road Closure & Sale

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Da Cruz)

THAT Council does not support the partial road closure of Elizabeth St Croydon, and does not support the Subsequent sale to PLC.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Iskandar

C0920(2) Item 6         Inner West Public Toilet Strategy

Motion: (Macri/Passas)

THAT Council adopt the Inner West Public Toilet Strategy shown as Attachment 1.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Iskandar

C0920(2) Item 7         Neighbourhood Centre Policy

Motion: (Kiat/Steer)

THAT:

1. Council endorse the updated Land and Property Strategy and Policy which includes the new category of ‘Neighbourhood Centres’;

2. Council notes the intent for Newtown Neighbourhood Centre to relocate to the Council owned building currently known as “Tom Foster Community Centre” under a new lease and service level agreement;

3. Council does not enter into a new lease with Summer Hill Community Centre Inc;

4. Council undertakes community consultation in relation to the Neighbourhood Centre at Summer Hill;

5. Following community consultation, Council proceed to an Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a suitably qualified and experienced community-based tenant to operate the Neighbourhood Centre; and

6. Outcome of the EOI process to be reported back to Council for decision.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Crs Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Absent:                        Cr Iskandar

Amendment (Macri/Byrne)

THAT:

1. Council invite representatives of the Summer Hill Community Centre to make representations to staff and Councillors with the organisation’s response to submissions during the 2 month period; and

2. Following resolution above, if no agreeance on terms can be reached, Council determines to put in place caretaker arrangements and conduct an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Against Motion:          Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Steer and York

Absent:                        Cr Iskandar

Foreshadowed Motion (Passas/Raciti)

THAT this matter be deferred and a meeting be convened with the Mayor, interested Councillors and the Summer Hill Community Centre Inc.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

C0920(2) Item 8         Local Traffic Committee Meeting - September 2020

Motion: (Macri/Stamolis)

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meetings held in September 2020 be received and the recommendations be adopted.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

Absent:                        Cr Iskandar

Councillor Passas retired from the Meeting at 9:35 pm.

C0920(2) Item 9         Councillor Representation on Committees

Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)

THAT Council adopt the existing representatives on Council and External Committees until August 2021 subject to the following changes:

- Councillor Hesse to replace Councillor Porteous on the General Manager’s Performance Assessment panel.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

C0920(2) Item 10       Inner West Go-solar EOI

Motion: (Byrne/York)

THAT Council receives and notes the Go Solar EOI update.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

C0920(2) Item 11       Investment Strategy & Portfolio Review 2019/20

Motion: (Stamolis/Kiat)

THAT the report be received and noted.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

C0920(2) Item 12       Notice of Motion: Buruwan Park proposed naming

Motion: (Stamolis/Byrne)

THAT Council to notify the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, as well as Westconnex management that it will conduct a consultation process for the naming of the new park in the rail yards and that the word ‘Buruwan’ will be considered as part of this process.   

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

Councillor Raciti left the Meeting at 9:53 pm.

Councillor Macri left the Meeting at 9:53 pm.

C0920(2) Item 13       Notice of Motion: Uranium mining ban in NSW must stay

Motion: (Da Cruz/Steer)

THAT Council:

1.   Affirms its opposition to any move to lift the 33-year-old ban on uranium mining in NSW;

2.   Writes to the NSW Premier and all MPs urging them to support renewable clean energy and jobs solutions;

3.   Informs residents of its resolution via a media release and information in the next newsletter; and

4. Puts forward the following motion to the LGNSW Conference:

a) NSW Councils oppose any move to lift the ban on uranium mining in NSW; and

b) That LGNSW Councils writes to the NSW Premier and all MPs urging them to support sustainable and clean energy and jobs solutions.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                                  Crs Iskandar and Passas

Amendment (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT the following wording be removed from the primary motion ‘That Council notes the ‘nuclear free zone’ signs throughout the LGA; and receives a report on providing additional ‘nuclear free zone’ signs incorporating the Inner West Logo.’

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Stamolis and York

Against Motion:          Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie and Steer

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

As the Amendment was carried, this wording was removed from the primary motion.

C0920(2) Item 16       Investment Report as at 31 August 2020.

Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)

THAT this matter be deferred to the next Ordinary Council meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

ADJOURNMENT

9.55pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

9.57pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting at 9:57 pm.

Councillor Macri returned to the Meeting at 9:57 pm.

Confidential Session

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, asked the Chief Executive Officer if any representations had been received from the public on any of the items Council will be discussing in Closed Session as per the Agenda.

The Chief Executive Officer replied that no representations had been received to talk to the items in Closed Session.

Motion: (Byrne/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

That in accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matter be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:

C0920(2) Item 15 Henson Park Upgrade Tender Report (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

Reports with Confidential Information

C0920(2) Item 15       Henson Park Upgrade Tender Report

Motion: (Stamolis)

THAT Council to see if the AFL (State) Grand Final could take place at Henson Oval on the weekend of Saturday, 10th October and to advise the AFL of this outcome.

The Mayor ruled this Out of Order as the motion does not relate to the subject of the report.

Motion: (Drury/Hesse)

THAT Council:

1. Accept the tender submitted by Landscape Solutions Australia Pty Ltd, 16 Distribution Place, Seven Hills NSW 2147, for the Henson Park Upgrade for the lump sum price of $2,366,816.44 including GST; and

2. Allocate a 15% contingency for the Henson Park Upgrade project for a total approved value of $2,721,838.90.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Iskandar and Passas

Meeting closed at 10.00pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 2:	Andrew Tighe Edward Ryan Justine Langford Bridget Cleaver Peter Munro	Marrickville (President of Golf Club) Marrickville Marrickville Dulwich Hill Canterbury (Mudcrabs)
Item 3:	Carly Stanley William Trewlynn Scott Brunelle	St Peters Redfern Alexandria
Item 5:	Stephen Earp Paul Burgis	Thornleigh (DFP Planning) Croydon (PLC Principal)
Item 7:	Gail Philpott David Rollinson Colin Jones	Dulwich Hill Summer Hill Summer Hill
Item 13:	Nick Deane Pip Hinman	Marrickville Newtown

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Minutes of Extraordinary Council Meeting held at Ashfield Service Centre and remotely on 29 September 2020

Meeting commenced at 6.11pm

Present:
Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Vittoria Raciti Julie Passas John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Ian Naylor Megan Jenkins Ross Nassif Mark Anderson	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Manager Governance Senior Lawyer Local Government NSW Local Government NSW

APOLOGIES:       Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:  Nil

Confidential Session

Motion: (Byrne/Da Cruz)

THAT Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                Clrs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskander, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

That in accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matter be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:

C0920(3) Item 1 Confidential Staff Matter (Section 10A(2)(a) and s10A(2)(g)) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, involve personnel matters concerning an individual other than a councillor and will also involve receipt of legal advice that would be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

6:14pm - All attendees other than Councillors left the meeting.

6:14pm - Mr Nassif entered the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

7.04pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

7.06pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

Councillor Passas retired from the meeting at 7:04 pm.

7:06pm – Ms Jenkins entered the meeting to confirm that Clr Passas had retired from the meeting and left.

ADJOURNMENT

7.23pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

7.26pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

Councillor Da Cruz retired from the meeting at 7:23pm.

Councillor Stamolis retired from meeting at 7:26pm.

7:26pm - Ms Jenkins entered the meeting to confirm that Clr Da Cruz and Clr Stamolis had retired from the meeting and left.

8:26pm - Mr Nassif left the meeting.

8:26pm - Clr Steer left the meeting.

8:28pm - Mr Anderson entered the meeting.

8:30pm - Clr Steer returned to the meeting.

8:54pm - Mr Anderson left the meeting.

8:56pm - Ms Jenkins entered the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

8.56pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting to resume at 7:30pm on Thursday, 1 October 2020 at Ashfield Service Centre and remotely.  

RESUMPTION

The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting at 7:35pm on Thursday 1 October 2020  and the following Councillors, Staff and other attendees were present:

Present:
Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Ian Naylor Ross Nassif	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Manager Governance Local Government NSW

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Reports with Confidential Information

C0920(3) Item 1  Confidential Staff Matter

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT:

1. The Council authorises Local Government NSW to negotiate with the General Manager and/or his legal representative in relation to the General Manager’s contract of employment.

2. To facilitate the timely and effective negotiations referred to in 1 above, the Mayor shall advise the General Manager that pursuant to sub-clause 9.8 of the contract of employment, the General Manager shall be on paid special leave for the duration of the negotiations.  While on paid special leave the General Manager shall:

a. assign all the delegations of the position of General Manager to the person appointed to Act in the role of Inner West Council General Manager;

b. not enter any areas within council buildings that are closed to the general public, except with prior approval of the Mayor or the Acting General Manager;

c. co-operate with Inner West Council, including but not limited to providing relevant information and responding to inquiries from the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Acting General Manager and/or other senior officers of Council;

d. only access Council’s internal computer system (e.g. intranet and email) for the purposes of co-operating with the Council or as otherwise directed or approved by the Mayor or the Acting General Manager; and

e. shall maintain the confidentiality of the negotiations.

3. In giving effect to motion 1 above, Local Government NSW will be limited to the confidential instructions provided by Council in closed session on Thursday 1 October 2020 and will report back to an extraordinary Council meeting on the status of negotiations. The meeting is to be convened by the Mayor following consultation with Councillors.

4. A request be made to the Chief Operating Officer to act in the position of General Manager during the period that the General Manager is on special leave.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Crs Hesse

Motion: (Byrne/Da Cruz)

THAT Council re-enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

C0920(3) Item 1  Confidential Staff Matter

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT Council:

5. Engage the services of LGNSW Management Solutions to procure the services of an external Locum CEO for a period not less than three (3) months and for the period up until the new permanent CEO is appointed and commences work; 

6. Note that the appointment of the Chief Operating Officer as the acting General Manager will conclude at the time that a Locum CEO is appointed. 

7. Delegate the authority to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor in conjunction with LGNSW Management Solutions to procure the services of an experienced external Locum CEO including interviewing potential candidates, agreeing on the preferred candidate and the negotiation of the terms of the fixed term contract;

8. Immediately commence the process of the permanent recruitment for a CEO once the Locum CEO appointed has commenced in the position and seek a formal proposal from LGNSW Management Solutions to assist the Council with the permanent recruitment of the next CEO. A report on the recruitment process be tabled at the next Ordinary Council meeting.  

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Nil

Meeting closed at  10.15 pm.

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Item No:         C1020(1) Item 1

Subject:         Use of Technology in Parking Management and Enforcement

Prepared By:      Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager 

Authorised By:  Cathy Edwards-Davis - Director Infrastructure

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed parking management and enforcement technology outlined in the attached report be supported.

DISCUSSION

Council previously resolved that Council officers investigate on the use of technology in parking management and enforcement including how recommended technologies would integrate with existing parking infrastructure and provide a project plan which includes costings and timeframe to implement and deliver the technology. Subsequently, a detailed report has been prepared and is provided in Attachment 1.

At the Council meeting on the 8 September 2020, the Mayor raised a Notice of Motion on the Park N Pay app and the following was resolved:

THAT Council:

1.   Notes the letter from the Minister for Customer Service asking Council to participate in the NSW Government’s Park N Pay app;

2.   Notes Council’s smart technology investigation is now complete;

3.   Requests a report on the parking meter tender process and the recommendations from the smart technology investigation to be tabled at an Ordinary Council meeting in September;

4.   Considers the implications for traffic of the integration of Car Parking into vehicle navigation systems and/ or phone applications; and

5.   Notes that the experience in Canberra with parking finding apps - drivers prefer street parking.

Parking Meters

The specification for the parking meters has been drafted, taking into consideration the recommendations from the parking technology report.  The tender specification requires the meters to allow payment by mobile phone application. Payment by the Park N Pay app can be considered as part of this tender process.  It is intended to advertise the tender in October 2020.  The tender will be reported to Council in November 2020.  If the tender recommendations are approved, it is intended to commence the replacement program in February 2021, so as not to interfere with the Christmas/ holiday trading period.

Parking Technology Report

The technologies that have been recommended include:

·    Pay by Plate parking meters

·    Mobile Licence Plate Recognition Enforcement

·    Bay Monitoring and precinct guidance in trial locations

·    Car park access control

·    Phone Application

·    E permits

·    Body cameras and remote monitoring

The implementation of these complementary technologies is expected to be staged over a number of years and will deliver significant benefit to the community and Council. These benefits will include moving towards cashless, contactless and paperless payment types, improving precinct and parking guidance, improving compliance and turnover, improving customer experience, allowing more efficient use of officer time, improving parking data availability.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Budget has been allocated in the 2020/21 financial year to upgrade Council’s parking meter technology platform.  The upgrade is particularly required in order to ensure compliance with credit card payment requirements.

Attachment 1 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

ATTACHMENTS

1.	ARRB report - Use of Technology in Parking Management and Enforcement – Published separately on Council’s website

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Item No:         C1020(1) Item 2

Subject:         Arlington Recreation Reserve-Adoption of Operational Plan

Prepared By:      Aaron Callaghan - Parks and Recreation Planning Manager  

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council adopt the Arlington Recreation Reserve Operational Plan and commence work on the establishment of the Arlington Recreational Reserve Operation Committee.

DISCUSSION

In early 2020 Council undertook community engagement for the development of Operational Plan for Arlington Reserve with initial community engagement occurring between 10 February and 8 March 2020. Additionally, a stakeholder meeting with seasonal hirers was held during the engagement period. Some of the issues discussed in the meeting included the creation of the Arlington Reserve Committee, community expectations regarding noise levels and light pollution as well as limited parking.

The feedback from the initial engagement informed the development of the draft Operational plan. Stage Two - public exhibition of the Operational plan took place between 27 July and 24 August 2020. A full summary of community feedback is contained in Attachment 1.

Council officers have developed a revised Operational Plan for Arlington Reserve (Attachment 2) based on the community feedback local residents and sporting users. The revised Operation Plan provides a clear direction in assisting to improve relationships between local residents and sporting users. The plan specifically addresses areas of concern including compliance with hours of use, compliance with traffic and parking restrictions, managing noise levels and ensuring cleanliness of the reserve. In addition, the revised operational plan is aligned with Council’s draft recreation strategy and the key need by sporting clubs which user Arlington Recreation Reserve to develop pathway program for female participation. The revised operational plan also includes specific requirements around sporting club code of conduct. This includes club members, visiting teams and spectators. The Code of Conduct also applies to player behavior towards one another. Finally, the revised operational plan also recommends to Council penalties on sporting users for non-compliance with the operational plan.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Arlington Reserve Community Engagement Report
2.⇩	Operational Plan Arlington Recreation Reserve

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Item No:         C1020(1) Item 3

Subject:         Lease of Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Kiosk

Prepared By:      David McElroy - Senior Leasing Officer  

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council as the land manager of Leichhardt Park (D500207):

1.       Resolves to grant a five (5) year Lease of Part of Leichhardt Park known as LPAC Café and Kiosk to Phillip and Robert Falato (Tenants) for use as a Café and Kiosk; and

2.       Authorises the CEO or delegate to negotiate, finalise terms and execute the Lease documentation

DISCUSSION

In 1996 the former Leichhardt Council was appointed as the manager of Leichhardt Park (D500207) Reserve Trust.  As of 1 July 2019, Inner West Council (Council) is the land manager of Leichhardt Park (R500207) pursuant to the Crown Land Management Act 2016.

The existing tenants have operated LPAC Café and Kiosk under a five (5) year lease that expired in 2019. They currently remain in occupation under monthly holdover.

In line with Council’s Land and Property Policy, it is recommended that Council enter a new lease with the existing tenants without going to Expressions of Interest as:

·    The Café and Kiosk is well run and there are no operational issues of concern;

·    Rent would be at full market rate (as determined by valuation); and

·    No additional benefit would be derived from going to market.

The new lease is for a five (5) year term commencing 1 September 2020. At the expiration of this new lease, any new lease thereafter will need to be the subject of an EOI.

Public notification in accordance with the requirements of the Crown Land Management Act 2016 and the Local Government Act 1993 have been conducted. A Native Title search has been completed.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Council will continue to receive rental income from the Café/Kiosk over the next 5 years.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Item No:         C1020(1) Item 4

Subject:         2019/20 Annual Designated Person Disclosure (Pecuniary Interest)  Returns

Prepared By:      Ian Naylor - Manager Governance  

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Acting Chief Executive Officer

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council note the tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns of Councillors and Designated Staff for the return period 30 June 2019 to 30 June 2020.

BACKGROUND

Section 449(3) of the Local Government Act 1993 requires the lodgement of Designated Person Disclosure (pecuniary interest) returns from those staff who are in positions identified by the Chief Executive Officer as a Designated Person as at 30 June 2020.  For 2019/20, they are required to be lodged to the Chief Executive Officer by 30 September 2020. Section 450A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 requires these returns to be tabled at the first Council Meeting after 30 September 2020.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Item No:         C1020(1) Item 5

Subject:         Investment Report as at 31 August 2020

Council at its meeting on 22 September 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 13 October 2020.    

Prepared By:      Daryl Jackson - Chief Financial Officer  

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Acting Chief Executive Officer

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 is $223.4m.  All Socially Responsible Investments (SRI’s) are investments that comply with the Non-Fossil Fuel standards. Council’s annualised return continues to exceed the bank bill index benchmark. Council’s portfolio had a One-Month Portfolio Investment Return of 1.30%, above the UBSWA Bank Bill Index Benchmark (0.11%).

The attachments to this report summarise all investments held by Council and interest returns for periods ending 31 August 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 August 2020 have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and the Inner West Council Investment Policy.

EXTERNAL / INTERNAL RESTRICTIONS

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	IWC August 2020
2.⇩	IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary August 2020

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Item No:         C1020(1) Item 6

Subject:         Notice of Motion: No to Incineration of Inner West Waste

From:             Councillor Marghanita Da Cruz

Motion:

THAT Council:

1.   Adopts principles of avoidance, resource recovery and the circular economy in providing domestic waste services;

2.   Incorporate avoidance, resource recovery and the circular economy in our planning instruments;

3.   Include information for residents on website about recycling construction waste;

4.   Reports on the breakdown of materials used in our Capital Works projects as new, reused and recycled;

5.   Reports on the website where materials collected in our kerbside collections, parks and streets maintenance go;

6.   Prohibits council's contractors from channelling domestic and commercial (except medical) waste collected in the LGA to incineration; and

7.   Opposes the construction of incinerators euphemistically called “waste to energy” and “thermal treatment plant” in Matraville, Eastern Creek, Blacktown, Lithgow and Wollondilly, Portland and elsewhere in NSW.

Background

Incinerators produce toxic emissions which reduce air quality, generates highly toxic ash residual and establishes a market for non-renewable waste as fuel stream.

Incinerators using waste as fuel produce more CO2-e than coal and gas.

Waste as fuel is non-renewable and plants elsewhere in the world have struggled to source a fuel stream which makes this technology unreliable as an energy stream and contradicts avoidance, reuse, recycling and a circular economy.

Sydney is basin shaped which means it traps pollution making it an unsuitable for Incinerators. The toxic emissions from incinerators include Dioxins, Furans, Heavy Metals and Nano Particulates. The business case for incinerators is based on 24/7 operation 30+ years!

There was a time when Sydney waste was simply barged out to sea, until it was discovered washed up on beaches.

Next burning the waste became popular. There is a Burley Griffin designed Incinerator on Blackwattle Bay in Glebe which is now a meeting room and interpretative centre. The Balmain Power Station included a large incinerator. The heat from burning the city's garbage was used to generate electricity. Leichhardt also had an incinerator but even in 1904, the council had difficulty sourcing garbage to burn and what to do with the "clinker" residual which did not burn.

The Waste Levy was intended to encourage recycling and resource recovery by imposing fees on material going to landfill. Kerbside Collection systems were established which relied on the consumer to separate out certain types of “recyclable materials” into Yellow, Blue, Green and Maroon bins. Householders dispose of the rest of their waste into the red “landfill” bin.

Despite billions collected nationwide in order to finance the recycling industry, most relevant levels of authority in Australia have strangled any chance for success in this space by diverting recycling levy funds mostly on other, totally unrelated matters. In fact in NSW, less than 20% of the levy goes to fulfil its original purpose. The result is the industry is driven to lowest cost solutions, and this has been aggravated by China's waste export ban. We are therefore seeing a genuine boom in the 'waste to energy' (a euphemism for incineration) industry.

In 2018, China set stringent “maximum contamination thresholds” and limited the number of import permits. A contamination threshold 0.5% means that China is no longer accepting material from kerbside collections with a 6-10% level of contamination.

Systems like “Return and Earn” could reduce contamination levels and produce more valuable materials. Though Coca Cola is still only aiming for 7 out of 10 plastic bottles from recycled material by the end of 2019.

Backyard burning and unauthorised incineration are prohibited at all times in all council areas in the Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle regions, and in other NSW council areas listed in Schedule 8 of the Clean Air Regulation. https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/air/open-burning- reducing-pollution

In July 2018, the Independent Planning Commission refused a proposal for an Incinerator at Eastern Creek finding:

•      predicted modelling was based on data that is not representative of the actual waste streams proposed to be treated at the EfW Facility;

•      insufficient evidence that the pollution control technologies are capable of appropriately managing emissions from the project and would be agnostic to the composition of the project’s waste stream

•      uncertainty in relation to the air quality, and the relationship between air quality impacts and water quality impacts in the locality,

•      uncertainty in relation to the human health risks and site suitability,

•      was not satisfied that the project is consistent with those objects of the EP&A Act,

•      project was not in the public interest

The Next Generation Pty Ltd v Independent Planning Commission NSW, https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/projects/2018/04/eastern-creek-energy-from-waste-facility-ssd-6236

Officer’s Comments:

Comment from Resource Recovery Planning Manager:

Point 1 is already part of IWCs Zero Waste Strategic direction.

Point 2 the DCP has provisions for waste management and resource recovery including waste storage areas for bulky waste in apartment buildings to assist source separation/recovery, this is aligned to our strategic direction. This has been incorporated into Priority 5 of the Inner West Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), and includes actions for future LEP and/or DCP changes.  

Point 3 Residents generating C&D materials are referred by our A-Z guide on our website and App to Planet Ark Recycling Near You

Recycling Near You https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/demolition/InnerWestNSW

IWC A-Z guide https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/tricky-waste-items/a-z-what-goes-where

Point 4 Reporting and tonnages will be tracked following the SSROC tender ‘Paving the Way’ for recycled crushed glass and other recycled materials. https://ssroc.nsw.gov.au/paving-the-way/

Point 5 Information can be made available on where waste goes on IWCs website. This information is already available for recycling: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/household-waste/where-your-recycling-goes

Point 6 Council tenders for processing of domestic (and it’s commercial) waste streams and aligns contract outcomes with our strategic direction with a focus on maximising reuse, recycling, recovery.

Point 7 it is recommended to remove this point especially any reference to ‘waste to energy’ or ‘energy from waste’ and refer only to incineration as a primary treatment for household waste. Thermal treatment and incineration are required for some waste streams including (but not limited to) hazardous waste. ‘Incineration’ and ‘Waste to energy’ are not the same. Waste to energy recovers embedded energy in materials and includes anaerobic digestion such as the Earthpower facility where Council’s food organics are recycled into green energy and a soil conditioner.

Energy from Waste - The NSW EPA has the most stringent energy from waste policy of all the states.  https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/-/media/epa/corporate-site/resources/epa/150011enfromwasteps.pdf

The EPA applied overarching principles to waste avoidance and recovery:

 • higher value resource recovery outcomes are maximised

 • air quality and human health are protected

 • ‘mass burn’ disposal outcomes are avoided

 • scope is provided for industry innovation.

Thermal treatment of waste recovers the embodied energy from waste, offsets the use of non-renewable energy sources, and avoids methane emissions from landfill. However, these outcomes are contingent on ensuring that any energy recovery proposals represent the most efficient use of the resource and are achieved with no increase in the risk of harm to human health or the environment.

To ensure emissions are below levels that may pose a risk of harm to the community, facilities proposing to recover energy from waste will need to meet current international best practice techniques, particularly with respect to process design and control; emission control equipment design and control; and emission monitoring with real-time feedback to the controls of the process.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Item No:         C1020(1) Item 7

Subject:         Notice of Motion: Continuation of Remote Access to Council Meetings for the Public

From:             Councillor Colin Hesse

Motion:

THAT Council receive a report on:

1.   Amending Council’s Code of Meeting Practice to permanently allow Councillors to speak and vote at Council meetings by audio-visual link; and

2.   Permanently extend the right of residents to speak by audio-visual link at Council meetings.

Background

The Covid-19 epidemic has seen significant changes to the way Council has operated. Council meetings have been successfully managed by Zoom for the last five months, and more recently residents have been able to address their concerns to Council meetings through the same technology. While there is little doubt that face to face meetings are preferable, the requirements of managing the health threat of Covid-19 has demonstrated that technology can fill an important gap. To this end, and with face-to-face Council meetings likely to resume in the near future, amending Council’s code of meeting practice to maximise participation would seem a democratic and progressive action.

Remote attendance by video-conference has the potential of encouraging a broader range of people to run for Council. A more flexible approach to participation in meetings could see more women with younger children serve on Council, and also allows Councillors who have work commitments outside the area, or who are ill, to attend meetings, and thus represent our community more effectively. The opportunity for residents to speak to Council remotely also addresses issues of access and equity, recognising the demands of work, family, and that for some, Council meetings are geographically inconvenient.

Officer’s Comments:

Comment from Governance Manager:

Council’s current livestreaming technology does not permit a hybrid meeting (a mixture of face to face and zoom meeting participation). This would require additional IT infrastructure and cabling. Council does not have the audio visual expertise internally and would need to engage an audio visual company to quote for undertaking this work.

The Local Government Act was amended on a temporary basis to allow remote meetings to be held and Councillors to participate remotely. However, this was conditional on the global pandemic and Council could not make a permanent change to this effect to its Code of Meeting Practice. Council resolved on 25 August 2020 to amend its Code to reflect the temporary remote meeting arrangements due to covid-19.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Item No:         C1020(1) Item 8

Subject:         Notice of Motion: Pedestrian Safety

From:             Councillor Colin Hesse

Motion:

THAT Council:

1.   List for work renewing the center line marking for the shared pedestrian and bicycle path alongside Cooks River between Illawarra Rd, to Richardsons Crescent Marrickville, then to Kendrick Park Tempe;

2.   Review shared path signs at the beginning of and throughout the path to remind walkers and cyclists to be aware; and

3.   Work with Transport for NSW and the Police to provide pedestrian crossings in association with the existing pedestrian/cycling refuges between Steel Park and Mahoney Park at Illawarra Road Marrickville and across Wardell Road Marrickville, linking the golf course.

Background

The path alongside the Cooks River between Kendrick Park at Tempe, through to Steel Park in Marrickville, is highly trafficked with pedestrians, joggers, people walking their dogs and cyclists.

During the Covid lockdown earlier this year even more of us used the path, and usage remains higher. Higher usage has led to some friction between different user types and caused some safety hazards. The center line is worn to the point of invisibility in many places and its renewal will remind people to keep left and improve safety and promote more enjoyable exercise.

The shared path signage at each end of the path is small, old, and faded, and may not be an adequate reminder of the safety issues for path users. Whether the existing signs should be upgraded to a more effective standard could be useful to review.

While pedestrian bays are in place across Illawarra Road and Wardell Road, long term increases in traffic and increasing popularity of Steel Park and Mahoney Park, as well as a general increase in foot traffic have highlighted community safety concerns for pedestrians at both locations. Pedestrian crossings highlight the need for drivers to focus on pedestrian safety and create a safer environment for pedestrians of all ages.

Officer’s Comments:

Comment from Acting Chief Executive Officer:

This is a very popular walking and cycling trail and will become of regional importance as we move forward. The signage could be updated along with path marking, however this is unbudgeted and due to current workload constraints would not be considered a priority project.

With regards to the proposed pedestrian crossings, installation of these facilities would be subject to further investigations including traffic and pedestrian counts to determine if these locations meet the Transport for NSW warrants.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Council Meeting 13 October 2020

Item No:         C1020(1) Item 9

Subject:         Whites Creek Valley Park-Revocation of Companion Animal off Leash Status- Piper Street to Brenan Street Walkway

Prepared By:      Aaron Callaghan - Parks and Recreation Planning Manager  

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Acting Chief Executive Officer

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council revoke the existing declaration in respect of the public off-leash walkway (in Whites Creek Valley Park) which runs the length of Piper Street to Brenan Street and reinstate this area as an on-leash walkway (as per Attachment 3).

DISCUSSION

Since a resolution of the former Leichhardt Council in 2013, Council has managed a large area of Whites Creek Valley Park in Lilyfield as an off-leash area (refer to Attachment 2). Part of the park includes a walkway area which runs at the rear of residential housing properties along Whites Creek. The park walkway runs the length of Piper Street to Brenan Street.  In 2013 public support for making this walkway an off-leash area was supported by the former Leichhardt Council.

Concerns have been raised about the impacts of walkway being used as an off-leash area including that it may discriminate against a resident with dogs whose property adjoins the off leash area. The basis of the complaint is that off-leash dogs upset the resident’s dogs which results in the resident feeling unable to use the public area adjoining his home. Additional details of the complaint are provided in Confidential Attachment No.1 to this report.

In addition to the need to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (Cth) 1992,  Council staff also have concerns about the area being used for dogs off leash because it directly adjoins people’s homes which creates potential conflicts between residents and their children and pets and users of the off-leash area.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Financial implications are outlined in Confidential Attachment No.1

ATTACHMENTS

1.	Confidential advice  - Whites Creek Valley Park - Confidential
2.⇩	Whites Creek Valley Park -Pathway Zone Marked in Red
3.⇩	Proposed On and Off Leash Areas Whites Creek Valley Park.

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Item No:         C1020(1) Item 10

Subject:         36 Lonsdale Street & 64-70 Brenan Street, Lilyfield – Voluntary Planning Agreement

Prepared By:      Bojan Sodic - Strategic Investments Manager  

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation

RECOMMENDATION

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 subject site is located on the south-western corner of the intersection of Lonsdale Street and Brenan Street/ City-West Link Road, a main arterial road that links with Anzac Bridge and intersects with Parramatta Road and Victoria Road. 

The subject site is accessible by both the light rail and public bus services. The subject is located directly opposite the Lilyfield light rail stop. Public bus services can be accessed along Catherine Street and Lilyfield Road

At its meeting of the 23 June 2020, Council endorsed the Planning proposal (to send to DPIE for Gateway determination) to amend Leichhardt Local Environmental Plan 2013 in the following way:

·    Increase the floor space ratio (FSR) from 0.6:1 to 1.5:1;

·    Introduce a maximum building height development standard of RL 33.2,

·    Add a site-specific clause for objectives, minimum setbacks, maximum number of 5 storeys and non-residential development at City West Link street level.

An assessment of the VPA has been undertaken and has identified a strategic need for the items shown in the offer to Council. Details of the offer are shown in the Confidential Attachment.

The VPA will be placed on Public Exhibition for 28 days and reported back to Council for endorsement.

ATTACHMENTS

1.	Confidential Report - Londale Street VPA - Confidential