Agenda of Council Meeting

Council Meeting

11 May 2021

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 13 April 2021 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 6.34pm

Present:
Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Elizabeth Richardson Cathy Edwards-Davis	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (Attended remotely) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Acting General Manager Director Infrastructure
Caroline McLeod	Acting Director City Living
Katherine Paixao	Acting Manager Governance
Carmelina Giannini	Acting Governance Coordinator
Helen Bradley Simon Duck	Resource Recovery Planning Manager Senior Manager Sport and Recreation

APOLOGIES:

Motion: (Hesse/Kiat)

THAT apologies from Councillor Lockie be accepted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Motion: (Hesse/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council permit Councillor Porteous to attend Council meetings remotely as she is unable to attend in person due to health reasons. This applies to all future Council meetings until 31 December 2021 in which Councillor Porteous is not able to attend for this reason.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Councillor Porteous declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - March 2021 as she is a resident in Balmain East and her household holds a parking permit which relates to LTC0321 Item 9 Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) and declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 17 Request for Reimbursement of Legal Expenses as the matter is related to reimbursement of her legal fees and she will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for both items.

Motion: (Byrne/Drury)

THAT Council note the disclosure of interest.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (Hesse/Stamolis)

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 and Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 be confirmed as a correct record.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, 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.

Procedural Motion: (Drury/Kiat)

THAT Council bring forward 1 registered speaker for Item 24 Notice of Motion: Pedestrian and Cyclist Access to Ashfield Pool (Anna Harvey) and all registered speakers for Item 44 Mayoral Minute: Inner West Economic Recovery Taskforce to speak at this time.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 7:45 pm.

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 8:03 pm.

Urgency Motion: Condolence Motion: Nuala Catherine Reavey Ward

Motion: (Da Cruz/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council write to Malachy Ward and family offering our condolences on the passing of their daughter, wife and mother Nuala.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Condolence Motion to the Family of Tommy Raudonikis

Motion: (Drury/Passas)

THAT Council writes a letter of condolence to the family of Tommy Raudonikis, expressing our sadness at his passing and thanking them for his incredible contribution to rugby league and the Inner West community.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Urgency Motion: Condolence Motion: Alderman Don Elvy

Motion: (Steer/York)

THAT Council write to Keith Elvy, the son of the late Alderman Don Elvy, offering condolences to the family.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0421(1) Item 44 Mayoral Minute: Inner West Economic Recovery Taskforce

Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)

THAT Council defer this item to the next Ordinary Council meeting as a Notice of Motion.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 8:23 pm.

At 8:24pm, the Mayor, Councillor Byrne issued a warning to Councillor Passas for repeated interjections during debate.

Motion of Dissent: (Stamolis/Da Cruz)

THAT dissent be moved in the Chairperson’s ruling.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Absent: Cr Kiat

The Mayor’s ruling was upheld.

Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at 8:31 pm.

At 8:54pm, the Mayor, Councillor Byrne issued a second warning to Councillor Passas for repeated interjections during debate.

C0421(1) Item 45 Mayoral Minute: More Facilities and Amenities at Rozelle Parklands

Motion: (Byrne)

THAT:

1. Council notes the excellent and detailed submissions from local sports clubs regarding Rozelle Parklands;

2. Council ask the Government to consider the calls from local clubs for additional sporting facilities and public amenities within Rozelle Parklands and calls on the NSW Government to amend the Rozelle Parkland’s Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) to incorporate:

· Additional multipurpose sporting fields, which include synthetic surfaces

· Accessible toilet and changerooms for males and females

· Canteen facilities

· Separate medical and referee/officials’ rooms

· Administration rooms

· Seating for spectators, parents and volunteers

· Lighting to Australian Standards to allow for night-time sporting usage

· An eight-lane athletics track incorporated into a sporting field

· Long-jump pits and shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin areas

· Hockey pitches

· On-site car parking and drop-off zones

· Access to public transport

3. Council calls on the NSW Government to ensure that passive recreation and active transport are fully integrated with sporting facilities across of the 10-hectare site to allow maximum usage of Rozelle Parklands by the whole community;

4. Council Informs the Rozelle Parklands Working Group as well as relevant Ministers, of its position that the UDLP should be expanded to incorporate the additional sporting facilities requested by local sporting clubs, and requests it tables this motion for consideration at next working group meeting;

5. Council convenes a meeting of all local sporting clubs who have made submission to discuss how we can advocate for their proposals;

6. Council receive a report on the outcomes of the broader community engagement undertaken by TfNSW;

7. The needs of the local community surrounding the parklands be prioritised in determining the final parklands plan; and

8. All the submissions received be considered by the State Government.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Foreshadowed Motion (Macri/Stamolis)

THAT:

1. Council receive a report from Council officers at the next meeting detailing community consultation and stakeholders;

2. Council defer this item to the next Ordinary Council meeting; and

3. All the submissions received be considered by the State Government.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

Councillor Macri left the Meeting at 9:03 pm.

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 9:03 pm.

C0421(1) Item 46 Mayoral Minute: Parliamentary Report into Stronger Communities Tied Grants Round

Motion: (Byrne/Drury)

THAT Council defer this matter to the next Ordinary Council meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Macri and Passas

Councillor Macri returned to the Meeting at 9:04 pm.

Suspension of Standing Orders

Motion: (Drury/Kiat)

THAT Council:

1. Suspend Standing Orders to deal with items 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 at this time; and

2. Enter confidential session at 10.30pm.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 9:13 pm.

Councillor Iskandar left the Meeting at 9:13 pm.

Councillor York left the Meeting at 9:16 pm.

Councillor York returned to the Meeting at 9:18 pm.

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the meeting and vacated the chair at 9:19 pm and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri assumed the Chair.

Councillor Iskandar returned to the Meeting at 9:20 pm.

C0421(1) Item 1 Inner West Zero Waste Strategy

Motion: (McKenna OAM/York)

THAT:

1. Council support the Zero Waste Strategy being placed on public exhibition for community feedback; and

2. Prior to being placed on public exhibition, the Strategy be amended to include further detail on key actions Council is currently taking or planning to take to address the priorities and targets addressed in the strategy E.g. Strategy should detail that Council is currently rolling out food collection to all IWC apartments, proposed changes to recycling collection, proposed changes to hard rubbish collection, etc.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Byrne

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 9:40pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the Chair.

C0421(1) Item 5 Consolidation of Sporting Ground Fees and Charges

Motion: (Drury/Passas)

THAT Council:

1. Endorse the consolidation of fees and charges for Sporting Ground hire as proposed in this report which are based on transparency, equity and fairness in sporting ground fees and charges;

2. Consider formal adoption of the Sporting Ground fees and charges model highlighted in this report as part of the 2021/22 budget considerations; and

3. Note the key stakeholder engagement which has been undertaken with peak sporting associations and local sporting clubs along with the formal support which has been received.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Amendment (Porteous/Stamolis)

THAT Council remove the additional loading above the proposed cap.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Porteous, Raciti and Stamolis

Against Motion: Crs Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Steer and York

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 9:44 pm.

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 9:45 pm.

C0421(1) Item 7 Maintenance Approval - Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Public Artwork

Motion: (Macri/Steer)

THAT Council:

1. Approve an annual budget variation of $11,000 commencing financial year 2022/23 for the ongoing annual maintenance of the Chiaroscuro – a significant gateway artwork selected for installation above Norton Street, Leichhardt; and

2. Officers commence work on a Public Art Policy and Plan for maintaining State funded public art projects, legacy projects and potential decommissions when work becomes outdated or damaged.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 9:45 pm.

Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 9:52 pm.

C0421(1) Item 8 Council page in new local newspaper

Motion: (Kiat/Byrne)

THAT:

1. Council endorse the inclusion of a weekly Inner West Council news page in the new local newspaper - Inner West Review;

2. The content of the news page be the responsibility of the General Manager (as duly delegated), not the Mayor’s office; and

3. The content of the news page be focused on information relevant to the community and highlighting Council and community achievements, rather than conveying a regular message from the Mayor or photos of the Mayor and Councillors.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Kiat, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Foreshadowed Motion (Passas/Stamolis)

THAT:

1. This matter be deferred for a Councillor briefing and a report to come back to Council informing of the proposal and also with alternative options for this advertising;

2. There be a Councillor workshop on how Council communicates with residents that examines the best way to engage with the Inner West community; and

3. In the event that newspaper advertising be considered, that an expression of interest process be undertaken to seek publishers.

This Foreshadowed Motion Lapsed.

Foreshadowed Motion (Macri)

THAT Council should not engage until at least 6 months of circulation is confirmed across the whole Local Government Area.

This Foreshadowed Motion Lapsed.

Councillor Steer left the Meeting at 10:16 pm.

Councillor Steer returned to the Meeting at 10:20 pm.

C0421(1) Item 9 Dawn Fraser Baths Winter Access

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council:

1. Proceed with the winter program prepared by Council officers including:

Health and Wellbeing: Yoga, Pilates, and Mindfulness programs
Children’s access and activities
Open Days and events
Public access for swimming including winter swimming

2. Extends the winter access period at Dawn Fraser Baths to the 30 September 2021 with the following opening times:

Monday 8am-11am
Wednesday 8am-11am
Friday 10am – 1pm
Saturday 10am – 1pm
Sunday 10am – 1pm

3. Receive a further report in June 2021 on the recommencement of the “key and buddy system” for winter swimmers.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Passas

C0421(1) Item 10 Aquatic Services Fees & Charges

Motion: (Drury/Passas)

THAT:

1. Council notes that:

a) Customer engagement and industry benchmarking process has been undertaken and that fees structures for Inner West Aquatics Facilities are recognised as good value for industry leading facilities and services;

b) The Aquatics Facilities provide a range of ‘free entry’ and ‘come and try/open’ days at each facility to encourage participation across the wider LGA at each facility;

c) Financial support provided for the operation Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

d) The current ‘lifestyle membership’ is available at both AAC and LPAC.

2. Council develop a program to provide Learn to Swim and access to Health and Fitness services in the form of blocks of swimming lessons and entry passes for fitness programs for low income families and individuals;

3. Commencing in FY 22/23, that Learn to Swim fees and charges be gradually harmonised over several years but provide for concession prices for Learn to Swim exist at all Inner West Council Aquatics facilities in FY21/22;

4. Commencing in FY 22/23, all fee categories are gradually harmonised to ensure parity across all programs and services; and

5. Council endorse the single ‘Lifestyle Membership’ fee across all aquatic facilities commending financial year 22/23.

At 10:28pm, the Mayor, Councillor Byrne issued a third warning to Councillor Passas for repeated interjections during debate.

Expulsion from meeting

Motion: (Drury/Hesse)

THAT Councillor Passas be expelled from the meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

ADJOURNMENT

10.30pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting as Clr Passas did not leave the meeting.

10.44pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

As Councillor Passas did not leave the Council chamber, Council earlier resolved to enter Confidential session at 10.30pm, the confidential session was moved into the committee room at 10.47pm.

At 10:48pm, all Councillors including Councillor Passas entered the committee room and at 10.49pm the Mayor, Councillor Byrne adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, 20 April 2021 at 6.30pm at Ashfield Chambers.

**After the Meeting, legal advice was provided that the expulsion of Clr Passas from the Council Meeting didn’t follow the entire process as outlined in the Code of Meeting Practice and therefore was not valid. Given this, Clr Passas is allowed to attend the adjourned Ordinary Council Meeting on 20 April 2021**

The meeting was resumed on 20 April 2021 at 6.35pm and was livestreamed on Council’s website.

Present:
Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Elizabeth Richardson Cathy Edwards-Davis	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (6:38pm) Councillor Councillor (Attended remotely) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Acting General Manager Director Infrastructure
Caroline McLeod	Acting Director City Living
Katherine Paixao	Acting Manager Governance
Carmelina Giannini	Acting Governance Coordinator
Simon Duck	Senior Manager Sport and Recreation

The Mayor requested Councillor Passas to apologise for her repeated interjections at the meeting on 13 April 2021. Councillor Passas refused to apologise.

Councillor Kiat entered the meeting at 6.38pm

Motion of Dissent (Stamolis/Passas)

THAT dissent be moved in the Chairperson’s ruling.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer and York

Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 7:14 pm.

Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at 7:17 pm.

C0421(1) Item 10 Aquatic Services Fees & Charges

Motion: (Drury/Passas)

THAT:

1. Council notes that:

b) The Aquatics Facilities provide a range of ‘free entry’ and ‘come and try/open’ days at each facility to encourage participation across the wider LGA at each facility;

c) Financial support provided for the operation Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

d) The current ‘lifestyle membership’ is available at both Ashfield Aquatic Centre and Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre.

3. Commencing in FY 22/23, that Learn to Swim fees and charges be gradually harmonised over several years but provide for concession prices for Learn to Swim exist at all IWC Aquatics facilities in FY21/22;

4. Commencing in FY 22/23, all fee categories are gradually harmonised to ensure parity across all programs and services; and

5. Council endorse the single ‘Lifestyle Membership’ fee across all aquatic facilities commending financial year 22/23;

6. A report come to the next Council meeting on the fees water polo pay;

7. In relation to the proposed fee review and harmonisation process planned for 2022/23:

a) Council to prioritise ensuring facilities are accessible to all, including those surviving at the poverty level on JobSeeker. Council to consult with community groups fighting poverty in the Inner West (e.g. Addison Road Community Centre, Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, Exodus Foundation), on options such as concessionary rates; regular ‘free entry’ days; free LTS; and free or concessionary gym/pool programming;

8. Council to consider making Learn to Swim free or concessionary for all adults who cannot swim. Council to consult Multicultural Advisory Committee and local refugee and migrant support services;

9. Council consult with the LQBTIQ working group on the possibility of a ‘trans and gender diverse swim night’ event, as implemented by Darebin Council in 2018 following a recommendation from its own Sexuality, Sex and Gender Diversity Advisory Committee, as reported in the Star Observer;

10. Council to receive further advice regarding the ‘financial support’ provided to Belgravia for the operation of AKAC and FDAC during the pandemic, including advice regarding options to recover unpaid service fees and other subsidies;

11. In relation to 2021/22:

a) That council receive advice on the Extend the $1 pensioner rate from LPAC to all facilities, and ensure that this rate is accessible to the unemployed surviving on JobSeeker; and

b) Resume free Learn to Swim program for refugees in collaboration with Asylum Seeker Centre etc, and expand to all facilities.

12. A report be brought back on the costs for extending the hours of the indoor pools/spa/sauna/steam/gym to 10pm every night.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Amendment (Passas/Raciti)

THAT Ashfield residents continue to receive once a year free family pass, learn to swim classes and free entry for families.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Kiat, Macri, Passas and Raciti

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Amendment (Macri/Raciti)

THAT a report come to the next Council meeting on the fees water polo pay.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, McKenna OAM and York

As this amendment was carried, it was incorporated into the primary motion.

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 7:20 pm.

C0421(1) Item 11 Electricity Procurement

Motion: (York/Kiat)

THAT Council:

1. Delegate the General Manager the authority to:

a) Enter into a procurement process (request for tender) for electricity supply to Council operations;

b) Approve tender recommendation and sign any documentation required to that effect; and

c) Renew IWC’s electricity supply contract under the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and/or enter into a new electricity supply contract

2. Note that the GM will apply these delegations in general alignment with the principles outlined in this report.

3. Receive reports on the electricity procurement at the following milestones:

a) Prior to Request for Tender; and

b) Following the tender evaluation to provide Council with information on renewable energy options and indicative price ranges.”

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas

C0421(1) Item 12 Post Exhibition Report - 120C Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill - Variation to VPA

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Raciti)

THAT Council enter into the Deed of Variation of Voluntary Planning Agreement for 120C Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill as provided in Attachment 1 to this report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Hesse

Absent: Cr Passas

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 7:29 pm.

C0421(1) Item 13 Post Exhibition Report - 1-5 Chester Street Annandale - Voluntary Planning Agreement

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Raciti)

THAT Council:

1. Enter into the Voluntary Planning Agreement for 1-5 Chester Street, Annandale as provided in Attachment 1 to this report; and

2. Note that the cash component is to be held in Council’s Affordable Housing Fund in accordance with Council’s resolution of 26 May 2020 (C0520(2) Item 15).

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Macri, Passas, Porteous and Stamolis

C0421(1) Item 14 Petersham Service Centre Car Park - 124 Crystal Street Petersham - Land Encroachment Matter

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Steer)

THAT Council resolves to the exchange of Council owned land affected by the realignment of the boundary between Lot 5 in Deposited Plan 52786 known as 2-14 Fisher St, Petersham (Petersham Service Centre) and Lot 1 in Deposited Plan 1268880 known as 124 Crystal St, Petersham as shown on the plan at Attachment 1.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 7:32 pm as she has a non-significant, non-pecuniary in Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - March 2021 as she is a resident in Balmain East and her household holds a parking permit which relates to LTC0321 Item 9 Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) left the meeting during discussion and voting.

C0421(1) Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - March 2021

Motion: (Macri/Hesse)

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in March 2021 be received and the recommendations be adopted subject to the following amendment:

a) That Council refer concerns on Item 7 Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions around Tempe High School (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC) by residents in Toyer Street back to the Local Traffic Committee to amend point 5 to a ‘10 metre No Stopping’ on the Northern side of Toyer Street east of Collins Street and delete point 6;

b) That Item 9 Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) be deferred pending a briefing for Balmain ward councillors; and

c) That Item 3 Detailed works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham - RSL Petersham Development - DA201800173 & Implementation of the Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7) (Stanmore Ward-Damun/Newton Electorate/Inner West PAC) go back to the LTC for further review.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Porteous

Confidential Session

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Porteous

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

C0421(1) Item 42 Licence of Leichhardt Oval to Sydney Football Club Pty Ltd (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

C0421(1) Item 43 Lease to Transport for NSW - Land In Reg Coady Reserve Dobroyd Parade Haberfield (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; AND commercial information of a confidential nature (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1993)

Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 7:42 pm.

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Steer)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Reports with Confidential Information

C0421(1) Item 42 Licence of Leichhardt Oval to Sydney Football Club Pty Ltd

Motion (Hesse/McKenna OAM)

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

1. Resolves to grant a one year temporary licence (Licence) of Leichhardt Park Oval No.1 to Sydney Football Club Pty Ltd (Sydney FC) for football matches and training; and

2. Authorises the General Manager or delegate to negotiate terms and execute the Licence.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0421(1) Item 43 Lease to Transport for NSW - Land In Reg Coady Reserve Dobroyd Parade Haberfield

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Drury)

THAT Council approves the proposed short-term construction lease to Transport for NSW for the rental amount specified in the report and delegate authority to the General Manager to finalise the terms of the section 30 agreement and execute the section 30 agreement and lease.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0421(1) Item 2 Live music and entertainment conditions

Motion (Byrne/Hesse)

THAT Council defer consideration of the proposal and convene a consultation with the Live Music Office, Music NSW, the Sydney Fringe Festival and the Liquor regulator regarding the proposal with the outcomes of the consultation and their feedback to be reported to the June Ordinary Council meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 7:58 pm.

Councillor York left the Meeting at 7:59 pm.

Councillor York returned to the Meeting at 8:01 pm.

Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at 8:04 pm.

C0421(1) Item 3 King George Park and WestConnex: Community Engagement Outcomes on Future Local Area Improvements

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT:

1. Council note the key priorities which the local community and sporting ground users have highlighted for infrastructure improvements in the King George Park precinct area of Rozelle.

2. Prior to committing funding for the priority upgrades, Council receive a further report on the likely cost implications of:

a) undertaking a rationalisation and rebuild of the King George Park Car Park to improve park user safety;

a) Estimated costings with regards to a upgrade of Constellation Playground;

b) Footpath and roading assessments within the surrounding residential streets to ascertain the estimated costings of roading and footpath infrastructure improvements which are required in response to community concerns.

c) Table and seating near bbq.

3. The costing for the upgrades outside of footpath and roading assessments be reported to an ordinay council meeting no later than July 2021.

4. Council undertake an assessment and clean up of the area as soon as possible

5. Council investigate excluding trailer parking in the vicinity.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Raciti left the Meeting at 8:11 pm.

Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting at 8:24 pm.

C0421(1) Item 4 Fishing Hazard Assessment-Council Foreshore Reserves

Motion: (Stamolis/Hesse)

THAT Council:

1. Note the recent actions that Council staff have enacted to address fishing hazards within Council foreshore reserves, including the installation of new fishing tackle bins, educational signage and increased foreshore maintenance and inspections;

2. Convene monthly meetings for 3-6 months with interested residents at the fishing locations to cover issues in regard to risk and management of problems related to fishing activities; and

3. Receive a report outlining in detail current cleaning and maintenance of the reserve and proposals for improving further this schedule, particularly in terms of early morning cleanings. The report include an assessment of whether, where on-leash and off-leash areas exist in foreshore parks, if fishing can be limited to on-leash areas.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Drury, McKenna OAM, Passas and Porteous

Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 8:23 pm.

ADJOURNMENT

8.23pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

8.34pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

C0421(1) Item 6 Paringa Reserve Plan of Management

Motion: (Stamolis/Hesse)

THAT Council defer this item to June 2021 for additional consultation with the community and an inspection for interested Councillors.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Porteous

C0421(1) Item 15 Draft Gender Equal Representation Policy

Motion: (York/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council:

1. Endorse the draft Policy shown as Attachment 1;

2. Place the policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days; and

3. Consider the results of the public exhibition process when adopting a final policy.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Porteous

Procedural Motion (Kiat/Drury)

THAT Item 17 Request for Reimbursement of Legal Expenses be deferred to the end of the meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Absent: Cr Porteous

Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 8:54 pm.

C0421(1) Item 18 Investment Report As At 28 February 2021.

Motion: (Stamolis/Steer)

THAT the report be received and noted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0421(1) Item 19 55, 57 & 61-63 Smith Street, Summer Hill Development Application (DA/2020/1022)

Motion: (Drury/Passas)

THAT Council:

1. Receive and note this report; and

2. Write to the Housing minister to ask them immediately enact the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing Diversity) 2020 (Housing Diversity SEPP)

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0421(1) Item 20 Update - Reuse and Recycling Hub at Summer Hill Depot

Motion: (Drury/Byrne)

THAT Council receives and notes this update progress report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Passas

C0421(1) Item 21 Council's Insurance Claim Assessment

Motion: (Stamolis/Passas)

THAT Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 9:16 pm.

Procedural Motion: (Drury)

THAT the motion be put for Item 22 Notice of Motion: Off Leash Dog Parks.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, McKenna OAM and York

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Macri, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer

Absent: Cr Porteous

C0421(1) Item 22 Notice of Motion: Off Leash Dog Parks

Motion: (Macri/Passas)

THAT Council receives a report on the following in relation to the use of Off Leash Dog Parks in the LGA on the following issues:

1. Incidents at the parks between dogs and council’s enforcement of the Companion Animal Act; and

2. The for segregation of larger dogs from smaller potentially through timed use of the facilities on fenced off-leash areas.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Steer

Absent: Cr Porteous

C0421(1) Item 23 Notice of Motion: Informal Play Netball Rings

Motion: (Kiat/Hesse)

THAT Council:

1. Consider the inclusion of informal play netball rings in all future park Plan of Management reviews to address lack of netball facilities, and sporting facilities for sports played by women and girls generally, identified in the Recreation Needs Study; and

2. Install informal play netball rings the installation of informal play netball rings at Hammond Park and Pratten Park in Ashfield, with notification to local residents and stakeholders.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Porteous

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the meeting and vacated the chair at 9:36 pm and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri assumed the Chair.

C0421(1) Item 24 Notice of Motion: Pedestrian and Cyclist Access to Ashfield Pool

Motion: (Da Cruz/Passas)

THAT Council:

1. Writes to Transport for NSW regarding pedestrian safety concerns:

a) On the footpath along Frederick Street under the Rail Line; and

b) With the sequencing of the traffic lights and pedestrian safety at the Intersection of Frederick and Elizabeth Streets;

2. Notes Friends of Iron Cove Creek advocacy and community support for a pedestrian/cyclist link along iron cove creek from Liverpool Road to the Bay Run, via the Ashfield Pool and:

a) Includes the ironcove creek link in the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan & Cycling Strategy and prioritises implementation through grants, developer contributions and the budget process; and

b) Commence the capital works project by funding a Dobroyd Canal Iron Cove to Ashfield Shared Path Masterplan in 2021/2022, which outlines the proposed program of works, investigates the feasibility of the proposed works and prioritises the delivery of the works.

3. Review interaction between pedestrians and drivers at entrances to pool carparks at the footpath along Elizabeth Street and Bastible Street; and

4. Includes a cycle route from summer hill to Croydon Station via the Ashfield Pool in the Cycling Strategy and in particular Elizabeth St in all relevant North Ashfield Planning Instruments.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Crs Byrne and Porteous

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 9:49pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the Chair.

Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 9:54 pm.

C0421(1) Item 25 Notice of Motion: Childcare Fees

Motion: (Kiat/Steer)

THAT Council:

1. Notes that in a recent budget briefing, increasing childcare fees were identified as an opportunity to 'grow revenue' to address future projected operating deficits;

2. Rules out further investigating and pursuing such increases to childcare fees; and

3. Review the substantial corporate overheads allocated to Council's childcare service as part of Council's budget accounting process, noting that according to the 2019/20 budget the service is effectively cost neutral before allocation of overheads.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Porteous and Steer

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

Foreshadowed motion (York/Byrne)

THAT Council:

Notes that no recommendations for fee changes to Children’s Services have yet been made to Councillors at a Council meeting;

Notes that a full review of Children’s Services has been conducted, commenced in late 2020, reviewing all elements of Council’s Children’s Services including quality outcomes, access, demand and financial sustainability; and

Does not consider any position on changes to Children’s Services fees in isolation from recommendations regarding quality outcomes and access and equity outcomes

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Hesse, Kiat, Porteous and Steer

Councillor Hesse left the Meeting at 10:00 pm.

Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 10:00 pm.

Councillor Hesse returned to the Meeting at 10:02 pm.

Councillor York left the Meeting at 10:07 pm.

Councillor York returned to the Meeting at 10:09 pm.

C0421(1) Item 26 Notice of Motion: Sports club leases

Motion: (Passas/Macri)

THAT Council to make available to Councillors all existing sporting club leases and lease arrangements, as well as the club financials.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Macri, Passas and Raciti

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Absent: Cr Kiat

Foreshadowed motion (Stamolis/Passas)

THAT Council to make available to Councillors all existing sporting club leases and lease arrangements and hirers.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, McKenna OAM and York

Absent: Cr Kiat

Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at 10:11 pm.

C0421(1) Item 27 Notice of Motion: Brothels

Motion: (Passas/Raciti)

THAT Council to provide a report on brothels operating in the Inner West. This should include:

a) The number of brothels (legal and illegal);

b) Number of Council inspections per year;

c) The number of DAs received by Council;

d) Legal action taken over this term of Council;

e) Whether the number of brothels has increased in the Inner West over this term of Council; and

f) Whether Council monitors working conditions of female workers.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer and York

C0421(1) Item 28 Notice of Motion: Disabled parking at 60 Smith Street Summer Hill

Motion: (Passas/Steer)

THAT:

1. The application for a mobility parking space outside 60 Smith Street Summer Hill be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for review; and

2. Council review the Council mobility parking policy and report to Council for June 2021 Council meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Raciti left the Meeting at 10:26 pm.

Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting at 10:36 pm.

Councillor Macri left the Meeting at 10:43 pm.

Councillor Macri returned to the Meeting at 10:51 pm.

C0421(1) Item 29 Notice of Motion: Internal Ombudsman Service

Motion: (Passas/Da Cruz)

THAT Council to cease the service of the Internal Ombudsman 30 days after of notifying Cumberland and Parramatta Councils of the decision.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Macri, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, McKenna OAM, Porteous and York

Foreshadowed Motion (Macri/Stamolis)

THAT:

1. Council convene a meeting of the 3 councils that share the Internal Ombudsman service to gauge their enthusiasm for the continuation of the service; and

2. A report comes back to Council which is authorised by all 3 Councils.

Motion Tied

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, McKenna OAM and York

The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost.

Procedural Motion: (Hesse/Drury)

THAT the meeting be extended until 11.15pm.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 11:09 pm.

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 11:11 pm.

Confidential Session

Motion: (Kiat/Byrne)

THAT Council enter into Confidential session to deal with C0421(1) Item 17 Request for Reimbursement of Legal Expenses. That in accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matters be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:

a) The item deals with an alleged contravention of a code of conduct requirement within the meaning of clause 10A(2)(i);

b) The matter that is to be discussed is Item 17 'Request for Reimbursement of Legal Expenses'; and

c) It would, on balance, not be in the public interest to discuss the item in an open meeting in circumstances where an independent investigation has found that there is no substantiating evidence to support the allegations.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Porteous retired from the Meeting at 11:14 pm as she declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 17 Request for Reimbursement of Legal Expenses as the matter is related to reimbursement of her legal fees and she will leave the meeting during discussion and voting for both items.

Motion: (Hesse/Drury)

THAT the meeting be extended until 11.30pm

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Porteous

Councillor Raciti retired from the Meeting at 11:15 pm.

Councillor Passas retired from the Meeting at 11:33 pm.

Motion: (Hesse/Drury)

THAT the meeting be extended until 11.40pm

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas, Porteous and Raciti

C0421(1) Item 17 Request for Reimbursement of Legal Expenses

Motion: (Kiat/Steer)

THAT Council:

Offer an apology to Councillor Porteous that she was investigated and put to unnecessary expense for an allegation in relation to which an independent investigation established there was no substantiating evidence at all;
Review its processes in relation to publishing complaint information relating to allegations which have not been substantiated; and
Accept the request for reimbursement of legal costs in accordance with the Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Crs Passas, Porteous and Raciti

Abstained: Cr Macri

Amendment (Stamolis)

THAT:

No Councillor should be subject to a formal investigation without evidence to substantiate a complaint;

Note that formal investigation of complaints without basis incurs substantial cost to the Council and the public;

Council should review its processes to ensure complaints for which there is no substantiating evidence do not cost the Council and its ratepayers unnecessarily; and

No Councillor should be excluded or removed from their democratically elected duties where there is no basis nor any legal determination for this to occur.

The Mayor ruled this amendment Out of Order as this is not relevant to the item.

Meeting closed at 11.39 pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 2:	John Wardle	Belmore
Item 3:	Craig Channells	Rozelle
Item 5:	Paul Avery Andrew McVeigh	Balmain
Item 6:	Renata Barnett Michael Solomon Craig Barnett	Balmain Balmain Balmain
Item 9:	Carolyn Allen	Balmain
Item 10:	Dylan Griffiths	Ashfield
Item 19:	Richard Lie	Croydon
Item 24:	Anna Harvey Graham Hall	Croydon Croydon
Item 30:	Dominic John Ogburn Kate Flood	Summer Hill Summer Hill
Item 37:	Tim Bradshaw	Dulwich Hill
Item 39:	Paul Taranto	Balmain
Item 44:	Chrissy Flanagan Kerri Glasscock Morris Hanna	Dulwich Hill Newtown Marrickville
Item 45:	David Murphy Liza Schaeper Paul Avery John Little	Lilyfield Annandale Balmain Wentworthville (Sydney Water)

Unconfirmed minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 13 April 2021.

Council Meeting

11 May 2021

NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Bays West draft Place Strategy Submission

Locked Bag 5022

Parramatta NSW 2124

INNER WEST COUNCIL SUBMISSION TO DRAFT BAYS WEST PLACE STRATEGY

To the relevant officer

Please consider this Inner West Council’s formal submission to the draft Bays West Place Strategy. We thank the Department for the opportunity to comment on the proposal and hope our insights are beneficial to its refinement.

Overall, the high-level elements of the draft Place Strategy are generally aligned with Council’s existing approach to Bays West. However, the way these are implemented will determine their success and this level of detail is not available as part of this public exhibition process to comprehensively comment on the proposal at this time. The following comments relate to aspects of the proposed Place Strategy and associated technical reports. They are offered with the intention of encouraging the best possible outcomes for the Inner West and the wider Sydney community.

It is noted that Council has only been ‘informed’ on the future of the Bays West precinct and welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to this public exhibition. However, this does not amount to ‘collaboration’ as claimed on the Department’s website.

Council requests further detail on the White Bay Power Station and metro station sub-precinct, which the Place Strategy proposes for early development. Although master-planning for this location is expected to form part of future work, some key aspects have already been undertaken. For example, zones of development, sites suitable for taller buildings and hard and soft landscaping have already been identified, together with artists impressions of the station area are available on the Sydney Metro website. However, these components are insufficiently detailed for Council to provide useful comment at this time.

Council’s longstanding position on the future development of the Bays Precinct is summarised in a set of ‘guiding principles’. These continue to apply, and can be found online at https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/develop/works-and-projects/state-government-projects/bays-precinct/bays-precinct-councils-guiding-principles

The draft Place Strategy presents a vision for ‘a connected, vibrant and activated precinct – a new kind of Sydney urbanism that respects and celebrates Country, drawing on natural, cultural, maritime and industrial stories to shape an innovative and sustainable new place for living, recreation and working.’

This vision is supported by six ‘Big Moves’, which are appear broadly consistent with Council’s priorities for the area. They are as follows:

· Repurpose White Bay Power Station to become a focal point of the precinct;

· A crossing from Bays West to Pyrmont to create more convenient and direct active transport connections;

· Connect community to water, while recognising and supporting the working harbour and port operational requirements;

· Deliver a significant, connected, activated public open space near the water at an early stage;

· Make the most of the opportunity that a new Metro Station presents to renew the precinct and surrounds through development that has a strong dependence on public and active transport; and

· Enable a world class harbour foreshore walk.

The Place Strategy includes 14 directions that align with five ‘enabling themes’, accompanied by 30 actions to implement the strategy. The themes are:

1. Land use and function;

2. Design of places and spaces;

3. Transport and movement;

4. Heritage and culture; and

5. Infrastructure delivery and governance.

The submission responds to the five ‘enabling themes’ of the draft Place Strategy, relating these to the issues of concern to Council.

1. Land Use and function

To enable community involvement in the planning and development process, Council supports bringing the land-use controls for the Bays West Precinct, including the Rozelle Rail Yards site, into the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2021. This plan regulates land use in the majority of the Inner West Local Government Area.

The Place Strategy should provide a clearer and more detailed vision for the mix of land uses envisaged for the site. More detail needs to be provided on expectations of residential land uses for the Bays West.

The Inner West Local Housing Strategy identifies potential additional dwelling yield for the Bays West site of between 1,504 and 3,008 dwellings. However, this assumes residential development of approximately 10% of the total site area (i.e. 9.4 ha, see p.136) and relies on notional high yield and low yield scenarios. Such assumptions, however, will require testing in relation to future master-planning for the site. Furthermore, the Inner West Local Housing Strategy has established a target of 30% affordable housing for the Bays Precinct, subject to further feasibility analysis. The 30% affordable housing figure for government owned land is also supported by Council’s adopted Affordable Housing Policy. There is also potential for seniors housing, previously identified as needed. These indications of residential potential for the site need to be understood in the wider context of a mix of uses for the site and this requires further elaboration prior to the master planning phase.

More detail also needs to be provided on expectations of employment uses for the site. The Place Strategy claims; “Bays West will reinforce the northern end of the innovation corridor by driving innovation in port and working harbour systems and technologies, linking to educational opportunities and creating a diverse precinct where the innovation economy can thrive”.(p.28). However, there needs to be clear evidence of demand for such uses. For instance, it is not clear why technology industries would locate to the site when other attractive locations, including Tech Central, are nearby. It is not clear that marine manufacturing and Research and Development would happen here in the absence of a university with a focus on this.

Therefore, the industry demand for future uses requires further consideration and should be supported by an evidence base. There may be a need to consider lower tech creative uses, flexible spaces and affordable rental spaces, e.g. in the power station.

All future land uses for the site need to be considered in the context of anticipated climate impacts. This is especially important for a site that is located very close to sea level. A climate adaptation plan is proposed for the site (Place Strategy, p.31), which Council supports. Rising sea levels are a clear risk to the entire site and a long history of sea level change is indeed identified in the Connecting with Country Framework. At a minimum, therefore, the Place Strategy should provide examples of how sea level rise will impact the site and might be addressed (such as elevated building construction, levee construction, managed retreat, water detention or any other approaches).

2. Design of places and spaces

Scale and Detail

The scale of the maps in the draft Place Strategy should be consistent with planning for a large site. More detail should be shown, at an appropriate scale for the public to provide meaningful feedback. 1:10,000 is not an appropriate scale for detailed structure planning of this site. This is especially the case for the precinct immediately adjoining the proposed new metro station and White Bay Power Station, as identified in the draft Bays West Initial Stage Structure Plan up to 2030 (Strategic Place Framework, p.73, reproduced in Figure 1, below). A more detailed plan of this site should be provided in the Place Strategy itself, not only in the Urban Design Framework.

Figure 1: Bays West Site Boundary to 2030 (Source: Strategic Place Framework, p. 73).

Given the complexity and planning ideas and concepts required for a solution for the Bays Precinct area, it is suggested the Department consider holding a planning competition similar to that held for the Sydney Olympic precinct, for one or more of the proposed master planning areas.

The Structure Plan identifies a “zone of development” which includes tall building clusters but without identifying the scale of the buildings. It is noted that artist impressions of tall buildings in the vicinity of the metro station have been made available through the Metro website. However, Council cannot endorse such an approach without considerably greater detail being provided. While the Place Strategy assumes taller buildings will be constructed within the precinct, this is not currently justified by the Place Strategy or by the technical reports. To enable Council and others to give useful feedback, the plan should provide more detail. For example, no information is presented for surrounding areas to understand the topographical levels to contend with a sympathetic building scale. In the “design of places” there should be an indication of ground levels- i.e. RL.

It would be useful and relevant for the Department to show overseas examples of how the culture of maritime places is maintained and activated for use by the public. In particular, it would be useful to refer to examples where the conflict between working harbour uses and other uses has been managed successfully, with successful staging of development to facilitate transitions in land use over time.

Recreation and Open Space

The following comments refer to open space and recreation matters:

Connectivity

Council strongly supports the establishment of a network of linkages knitting suburbs back together.

Inner West Council supports the development of a network of shared pedestrian and cycle ways extending out and linking into the surround suburbs for example:

• To Lilyfield - under Victoria Road, via White Bay Power Station;

• To Callan Park from Parramatta Road - across the newly created Rozelle Parkland via Whites Creek;

• To Hawthorne Canal via the Light rail and Greenway; and

• Reactivation of the Glebe Island Bridge as a cycle and pedestrian bridge.

The plan should ensure that foreshore areas are retained in public ownership, and accessible to the wider community.

Future plans for this area should also give consideration to opportunities to:

• Enhance the quality of accommodation provided on the adjoining Lilyfield Public Housing lands; and

• Improve the amenity of existing residential buildings fronting directly onto the City West Link at Lilyfield.

Recreation and Open Space

Maintain and expand the unique range of land uses and activities currently found within the Bays Precinct, for example historical maritime land uses, the heritage fleet, rowing and dragon boating. The Bays Precinct transformation provides the opportunity to develop and implement innovative approaches to protecting and increasing biodiversity in an urban environment. A specific master plan should be developed to provide for the protection and increase of biodiversity in respect of the total area of the Bays Precinct. The plan should ensure that a minimum of 25% of the land area is allocated for community use and amenity (open space and recreation) and that public access to the foreshores is a primary outcome of the Bays Precinct process with well-defined linkages and recreation connections established to the City of Sydney, the Rozelle Park and the Balmain Peninsula. Staging of the proposed development should minimise disruption to public waterfront access.

Critically address the shortage of indoor recreation facilities in the Inner West by considering the development of a new indoor recreation facility within a restored White Bay Power Station which provides for regional gymnastics, state and national level facilities for indoor netball and basketball, rock wall climbing, squash and other indoor recreation activities. Consider key partnerships in the provision of such spaces including tertiary educational providers.

Action 10: Develop performance criteria to measure the quality of public or open spaces as they are designed and planned & Action 16: Develop a user-needs assessment for public open space with port and harbour needs in mind

Council advocates for strong consultation between the State Government agency undertaking this work and Council in order to ensure that the performance criteria and user-needs assessment are in line with, and informed by, the IWC Recreation Needs Study (2018) and planned future updates of this study.

Big move 4: Deliver a significant connected, activated public open space near the water at an early stage

Council advocates for the inclusion of “incorporate facilities to support active public transport (such as lockers, bike storage and change rooms)” as a ‘non-negotiable’ (rather than an ‘option’) to ensure that the community is empowered to take up active transport wherever possible, particularly utilising a mix of active and public transport for return journeys on the Metro.

Council also advocates for “the delivery of the Metro West station presents an opportunity for the early delivery of this significant public open space as part of the White Bay Power Station (and Metro) sub precinct” to be identified as a ‘non-negotiable’ instead of an ‘opportunity’. With the ‘Big Move’ statement dictating the delivery of this open space ‘at an early stage’ it must follow that this is a non-negotiable item of the big move, rather than only an opportunity.

Employment

Where possible, establish a range of employment opportunities that will enliven the Bays Precinct, making it a safe, active, and vibrant area throughout the day, seven days a week. This includes recognition of the economic importance of the Roberts Road Employment area.

Detailed Comments on the Urban Design Framework

The following comments refer to specific pages of the proposed Urban Design Framework.

Page	Section	Comment
33	On Arrival	Avoid subjective language ('wonderful experience'). Please be more specific in relation to the proposal of a central public place for the precinct.
	Public Access	The aim of opening up the ground plane to people must filter through to the precinct plan; ensure 'public' spaces are truly public (not just private 'third spaces' such as cafes and shops).
	Ensuring Amenity	Include green and blue infrastructure in this section.
34	Transition	Include a principle of diverse built form to generate rich urban environments.
	Setback	Include vegetation and tree planting.
	Continuous and connected lengths	Ensure the delivery of walking and cycling connectivity between foreshore sections.
	Connecting with water	Utilise water as a key driver to structuring play spaces and elements along the foreshore's public domain.
35	Escarpment	Deliver design strategies that not only reveal the escarpment but promote interacting with it (including play, sport, rest, art).
	Legibility	Complement with a comprehensive wayfinding strategy.
	Level transition	Ensure all locations meet highest accessibility standards.
	Overcoming Barriers	Place inclusive design and accessibility at the centre.
36	Infrastructure Integration	Specify the meaning of 'innovative public domain'.
	Unified Network	Stress the importance of linkage and integration with trees, landscaped areas and vegetation.
	Heritage and topographical elements	Ensure integration and indoors/outdoors communication between public domain and heritage items. Ensure public access and legibility of key heritage assets with generous curtilage provision. Topographical and heritage features should be subject to distinct treatment, not bundled together.
	View and Outlook	Uninterrupted views should not be delivered at the expense of tree canopy and healthy green infrastructure.
	Distributed and Diverse	Include child-friendly design (safe travel routes, integrated play spaces). Treat this as a priority across all public space types.
37	Canopy cover	1) Reference health and wellbeing 2) Include a canopy cover target (% of site) 3) Focus on native species.
	Street level experience; Comfort and safety	A night-time lighting strategy is essential in this context.
	Sustainable Drainage	Identify the precinct detention and conveyance hierarchy; Precinct water management strategy is a priority.
	Space Allocation	Must develop clear material palettes to provide clarity for all users.
38	Maintain Landmark Viewsheds	Views must be carefully considered but should not become an excuse to not develop an ambitious urban forest proposal.
39	Care with Built Form	There is a great opportunity to deliver a sustainable, carbon neutral precinct. New built forms should respond to sustainability criteria (water management and harvesting, solar power generation, renewable construction materials, life cycle, etc.).
41	Water Systems	Develop a precinct-wide water management plan.
41	Biophilic Environment	Go beyond merely cosmetic 'green looks' by enforcing sustainable building design and construction technology (life cycle plans, carbon neutrality, etc).
42	Climate Risk and Resilience	learn from and reference national (Fisherman’s Bend) and international (Netherlands) experiences to integrate water (conveyance and detention) in the precinct's built and unbuilt environments.
85	White Bay Power Station and Metro Public Domain	More detail is required to be able to assess the design proposals. It is recommended that White Bay Power Station and Glebe Island Silos are combined/merged to develop a more complete first stage implementation. Benefits would include: · Better connection/relationship with the waterfront · A more ambitious and better-balanced cultural precinct (power station and silos) · Better connectivity with Pyrmont and the CBD · Metro Station becoming the precinct’s centre of gravity. Integrating water in the design of the public domain is essential. Therefore, develop a water management strategy. Identify public space typologies (to identify blue streets, key detention areas, conveyance paths and other key features.) Provide more detail on the proposed built forms as these will largely determine neighbouring public domain. Include White Bay Power Station itself in the public domain design. Delivery of “a significant, connected, activated public open space near the water at an early stage” (Big Move 4) should extend across the entire precinct, not limited to White Bay Power Station sub-precinct only. Develop the following supporting documents: 1. a tree planting scheme 2. a Water Sensitive Urban Design scheme 3. a biodiversity strategy 4. a lighting strategy and a night-time activation plan.
104	Future Place Character - Robert Street	Integrate into the water management strategy (design as a key blue street). More information is required, and a master plan design proposal needs to be developed.
107	Future Place Character - Glebe Island Silos	Integrate proposal with the immediately adjacent White Bay Power Station/Metro precinct. More information is required, and a master plan design proposal needs to be developed.
110, 113, 116, 119,122	Future Place Character - Glebe Island and Rozelle Bay	For all other Future Place Character sections, more information is required, and a master plan design proposal should be developed.

3. Transport and movement

The following comments refer to transport matters:

· The Strategy generally represents a high-level way forward for the Bays Precinct (West). In so doing it provides 6 “Big Moves”, 14 high level directions and a series of frameworks. In relation to strategic transport planning there are no intrinsic problems with these high-level concepts, however detailed design and implementation will require significantly more consultation and negotiation.

· The Big Moves:

o While the principles contained in the Big Moves are strongly supported it is considered that several of them overlap and it is essential that these not be developed in silos; rather that a fully integrated approach should be ensured. (While it is recognised that this should be an intrinsic part of the strategic planning process, experience with recent government projects has indicated that this may not always be the case);

o Council has long supported re-purposing of White Bay Power Station;

o It is considered beneficial to provide a new crossing from Bays West to Pyrmont. In this respect the former Leichhardt Council proposed reinstatement of Glebe Island Bridge as an active transport link, with consideration also given to the possibility of public transport. In moving forward with this project, it is essential that this link be fully integrated into the Inner West, City of Sydney and Principle Bicycle Networks. It is also essential that the heritage values of the bridge be protected;

o It is considered that Big Move 3, which indicates the need to connect the community to water, should be pursued at multiple levels including transport, access and placemaking, in addition to the land use/employment referred to. In this respect this “Big Move” should include provision of foreshore access (including a full harbour foreshore path – noting that this is referred to separately in Big Move 6) and ferry services;

o The proposal to deliver significant connected activated public open space near the water is considered highly desirable, however this activated open space must be fully integrated with the adjacent active transport network and linked to adjacent public open space, including (but not limited to) the future Rozelle Railyards Parklands and Federal/Jubilee Park. It is suggested that opportunities be explored to extend the open space network to Callan Park and Iron Cove/The Bay Run (referred to in Strategic Place Framework);

o Capitalising on the proposed new Bays Metro Station will be essential and it is good to see that a strong dependence on public and active transport is recognised in this “Big Move”. It is suggested that opportunities be explored to enhance local accessibility through the provision of additional localised public transport links to Rozelle, Balmain and Leichhardt;

o Provision of a world class foreshore walk is also strongly supported (supported in the points above) and it is essential that this not be seen as a standalone facility; namely it should be

§ Part of an overall Harbour foreshore network;

§ Linked to the adjacent active transport network; and

§ Linked to adjacent open space and areas of public domain.

· Directions – The Strategy’s transport and movement directions (8, 9 and 10) provide high level concepts which are supported, however it is considered essential that these not be viewed or implemented in isolation as they have an intrinsic relationship with land use, placemaking, heritage and culture. The concepts of connectivity, integration, removal of barriers and the prioritisation of public and active transport are strongly supported.

· Opportunities - opportunities identified in the Strategy currently appear to focus on the Bays West, Rozelle Railyards Parkland, Federal/Jubilee Park and Glebe (map on p19). It is considered essential that the Precinct's relationship with areas to the North and North-West (e.g. Rozelle, Balmain and Balmain East) as well as Pyrmont should be explored in more detail. Access between the Inner West Light Rail is limited and circuitous, and consequently is likely to limited interchange between these two modes. While the “Opportunities Map” (page 19) a possible link across Rozelle Bay to Glebe and potentially Jubilee Park Light Rail Station there is no indication what this would be or how this could be achieved.

· Parking - Council strongly supports and is an advocate for public transport. However, if car parking is developed on the site it should be designed in an invocative manner which takes in to account the regional and national significance of the site. Car parking should be either ungrounded or layered with the development of artificial multipurpose fields developed above. Ideally two synthetic multipurpose areas should be provided for Hockey, Tennis and other ball sports.

· Overall Council Principles/general transport comments – Council’s overall guiding principle for strategic transport planning is that private car dependency should be reduced for all trip types. Additionally, it is considered essential that all transport planning within the Inner West assist in gaining environmental, placemaking and urban design enhancements with a view to improving the liveability of the Inner West. It is requested that IWC transport planning staff be included in the master-planning process. Taking that into account the following should be considered as the Bays West redevelopment progresses:

o Due to the high number of infrastructure projects and developments currently proposed in and around Bays West, a fully coordinated construction program is essential;

o As it is anticipated that this redevelopment will proceed for a considerable time (including longer than both WestConnex and the Western Harbour tunnel)’ opportunities should be examined for construction traffic to use these two new road facilities rather than the existing surface road network;

o Consideration should be given to the provision of new ferry and bus routes (including local bus routes) and the possibility of the extension of the existing Inner West Light Rail line to the precinct (and to Balmain), as well as comprehensive integration of the precinct’s active transport network with the surrounding network;

o All active transport links should be fully accessible and safely available 24 hours per day;

o Care should be taken that the operation (intensification of activity) as well as the construction of the Bays West does not detrimentally impact on adjacent residential areas or attract activity and vitality away from adjacent retail/commercial areas. It is essential that Bays West be designed in such a way that it integrates and compliments adjacent areas rather than competes or operates purely in a standalone manner;

o It is considered that a comprehensive transport study be prepared to include:

§ a comprehensive overview of all of the various transport/movement elements proposed;

§ a clearly defined set of mode share targets and timing for achieving these;

§ all of the various transport elements referred to including links to adjacent areas. This study should address how and when these elements would be implemented (e.g. triggers), as well as who will pay for them;

§ examination of a series of land use/development scenarios including their likely timing and implications for transport infrastructure;

§ how each of the suggested transport elements will assist in achieving the desired mode share targets (plus a ballpark costing of the various elements where possible).

o A critical aspect of the success of the various transport/movement elements of the Strategy will be its ability to provide a fully integrated, phased approach to the Precinct’s development that will not result in isolated sites or link, and gaps in the various transport networks. (e.g. phasing of the active transport network should not result in missing links and isolated areas which are not usable or present safety/securing concerns);

o It is suggested that, while the various framework documents contain specific transport/movement elements it would be helpful (in identifying any missing elements or conflicts) if these could be brought together in a single document;

o The Place Framework contains several innovative elements, which are supported, including:

§ Establishment of a new urban mobility benchmark;

§ Creating a responsive, integrated mobility network that enables natural systems;

§ Celebrating the Songlines and embedded stories;

§ Creation of an intuitive interchange, supporting Metro’s broader connections;

§ Improving physical activity in support of public health priorities; and

§ Establishment of a circular economy, including supply chain and materials.

However, there is no supporting information indicating what such elements mean or how they could be established. Consequently, it is requested that examples be provided showing how these could be physically manifested.

4. Heritage and culture

Connecting with Country

Council recognises the innovative approach taken by the Bays West Connecting with Country Framework. Council supports the statement on p.56 of the Framework that all recommendations in that document need to be embedded into the project lifecycle of Bays West and in its strategic management practices at all levels, including future use. It is therefore suggested that the Place Strategy document reflects this approach more strongly. In particular an explicit commitment should be made in the Place Strategy itself to the recommendations of Maridyulu Part Four (Designing with Country Strategy & Directions for Bays West) and the recommendations of Wugul Part 5, especially the specific recommendations headed 'Bays West Connecting with Country Framework Application’. ‘Country-led perspectives’ are mentioned in the draft Place Strategy (p. 24, paragraph 2), but the 14 Place Strategy Directions referred to make no further mention of this. One possibility would be to make the aim of connecting with country one of the ‘big moves’ in the Place Strategy.

Biodiversity and Natural Systems

The following comments refer to matters of biodiversity and natural systems:

Council supports the focus on biodiversity and natural systems in the Bays West Draft Sustainability Framework document. For example, the protection and expansion of White’s seahorse habitat and construction of artificial reefs under piers and rocky intertidal habitat to increase local marine biodiversity and support native species.

We would like to suggest an edit to the second dot point in Section 3.3 Biodiversity and Natural Systems: “Conserve and construct habitats for locally indigenous fauna species, with particular focus on threatened species such as the Southern Myotis fishing bat which roosts under wharves near water.”

Council's Urban Ecology team detected the threatened species, Myotis macropus (Southern Myotis or Fishing Bat), at Mort Bay in 2020 and at several other locations around the Balmain Peninsula. There is only one recorded observation of M. macropus in Inner West Council on NSW BioNet prior to this study. This was recorded on an ultrasonic detector at Rozelle Bay on 17 March 2015. It is vitally important to conserve this species, particularly with the refurbishment of wharves in greater Sydney such as the Fish Markets. Our recommendations would be to survey the site with ultrasonic detectors before works begin to identify potential roosts and inform the conservation and construction of habitat. It is important to note that, for microbats, it would be best to conserve key habitat where possible and integrate it into the design of the site rather than to rely on constructed habitat, which may not meet the needs of these bats. This could be a very positive addition to the biodiversity outcomes at the site and a good opportunity to educate and engage the public.

5. Infrastructure delivery and governance

The following comments refer to the provision, funding and delivery of infrastructure.

Inner West Council is currently progressing a suite of strategies to inform its future section 7.11 and section 7.12 local infrastructure contributions plans and broader infrastructure funding frameworks. This would merge the existing 8 contributions plans of the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils. The former Leichhardt section 7.11 and section 7.12 contributions plans currently apply to the Bays Precinct area.

The suite of studies that will inform Council’s new local infrastructure contributions includes:

· Inner West Local Housing Strategy;

· Employment and Retails Lands Study and Strategy;

· Draft Community Assets Needs Strategy;

· Recreational Needs Study 2018 & Draft Recreational Needs Study Update 2021; and

· Draft Traffic and Transport Needs Study.

The Inner West Local Infrastructure Contribution Planning framework is recommended to adopt a catchment-based approach to assess local infrastructure demands. A catchment approach is a useful planning tool that aims to reflect patterns of community preference in accessing infrastructure service and facilities. The Inner West catchments have been defined from the following considerations:

· The location of key urban centres;

· Likely travel patterns;

· Population and employment densities, both current and future (2036) across the Local Government Area (LGA);

· Natural barriers (eg waterways and topography); and

· Built barriers (e.g. arterial roads and rail corridors).

See Figure 2, below, for an indicative map regarding the catchment area profiles likely to be adopted in the future Inner West contributions planning framework.

Figure 2: Inner West LGA Planning Catchment Areas for Infrastructure Needs Analysis

While not perfect, catchments remain a useful tool to consider the network provision of local and district spaces across a large area, with Regional Assets more likely to service the LGA.

A catchment approach facilitates a more equitable approach to community asset planning (understanding how supply, demand and quality are located across the LGA – rather than looking at the whole LGA as one).

The Bays Precincts occurs within Catchment 1 – North; however, it is also adjacent to Catchment 3 - East. The Bays Precincts is the largest growth catalyst in Catchment 1, whilst the Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Corridor, along the central trunk of the LGA, is another significant growth catalyst for the LGA. The scarcity of large allotments of land and high land values create implications in the delivery of new infrastructure services.

Initial evidence from the draft Community Assets Needs Strategy and draft work on updating the 2018 Recreational Needs Study, identified some general local infrastructure services gaps. The redevelopment of the Bays Precincts presents an opportunity to deliver additional infrastructure services for the current and future residents and workers, and Council hopes to work collaboratively with the Department to identify potential solution pathways for the below infrastructure provision gaps.

Social and Cultural Infrastructure

Council’s Draft Community Assets Needs Strategy is assessing the future anticipated populations’ demands for library, community, and cultural services to 2036. The redevelopment of the Bays Precinct will likely facilitate additional population growth beyond that which is currently being examined, and whilst the additional demands will be analysed as part of future infrastructure needs assessments in the Bays West master-planning process, it does add emphasis that the below projections on additional floorspace are likely to increase.

The draft Community Assets Needs Strategy adopted the State Library of New South Wales People Places Guideline (2019) benchmarks that are considered by the Library Council of New South Wales to provide minimum area sizes for public library building in NSW. It has also applied community and cultural services benchmarks that have been recommended to Council as having application precedence in several other nearby local government areas. The two types of benchmarks have been utilised in the formulating of its draft recommendations, (1) service-based benchmarks, and (2) population-based benchmarks.

The indicative results indicate that the additional population in Catchment 1 will generate the need for approximately 1,750sqm of additional library floorspace, 1,000sqm of community services floorspace, and 600sqm of cultural floorspace. The draft anecdotal recommendation of the study is that this would be best facilitated by a new multi-purpose flagship library, a new district level community centre, and a local level creative arts participation space. An ideal site for a flagship suite of library/community/cultural facilities would be the re-purposed White Bay Power Station. Internationally and within Australia, former power stations on waterfront sites have been successfully re-imagined as significant cultural centres. Council would welcome discussion with the Department on how this might be achieved.

There is evidence to suggest that for every dollar invested in libraries that the value back to the community is, on average, between $2.82 and $4.24. The Inner West Employment and Retail Study (2020) also provides support for the location of new civic services in local business centres; stating that it is best practice for community facilities to be located within employment town centres for reasons of accessibility and visual prominence. Co-locating social, community and cultural facilities, services and meeting rooms can also support emerging industries and community groups. The proposed new local business centre around the new White Bay Metro station presents an opportunity for a co-located civic hub to foster a dual community and economic clustering role for the emerging Bays Precincts’ industries and community.

Another service provision consideration that is beyond the scope of the above strategy, is the Inner West Council Delivery Program 2018-2022 & Combined Operational Plan’s Strategic Direction 4.1.4.1 - that Council investigate the feasibility of creating a new History Service Centre with storage facilities within the Inner West LGA. There is a critical need for approximately 1,000sqm of storage and shelving space in the Inner West that could be facilitated by a warehouse-type facility, and that this potentially, could be delivered as part of a new multi-purpose flagship library.

Recreational Infrastructure

Council fully supports the creation of recreational space along the foreshore area and active transport links to Pyrmont along Glebe Island Bridge. Council has also been working closely with Transport for NSW in the master-planning process of the former Rozelle Railyards for 10 hectares of additional open space. Council strongly supports the provision of 2-4 new multipurpose sporting fields within the Bays West Precinct given the scarcity of land available to build new facilities.

The draft results of the recreational facility benchmarking analysis has recommended the need for the provision of a new indoor leisure centre within the LGA that should provide a minimum of 4 indoor courts as well as a place for dance, yoga, Pilates, and gymnastics. There are currently 2 indoor leisure centres located in the south of the Inner West LGA; being the Debbie and Abbey Borgia Recreational Centre and Robyn Webster Sports Centre. The Bays Precinct, which is also in proximity to the Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Corridor, represents a significant opportunity to deliver both new sporting fields and an indoor leisure centre for the benefit of the future community.

Potential Delivery Mechanisms

Council would welcome further discussions regarding cost-effective delivery mechanisms to achieve the infrastructure gaps in the Bays Precinct. Rezoning and value-capture mechanisms, along with the State Government’s significant land holdings in the area, provide a unique opportunity to provide new local infrastructure for the future community in a cost-effective manner, an opportunity that is scarcely available elsewhere in the LGA. There is also an opportunity for a future Special Infrastructure Contribution framework (SIC) for the Bays Precinct. The content and timing of the SIC will impact on Council forward planning and we would welcome early discussion on this.

Governance

This project has regional and national importance. As such the plan should ensure that an open, transparent and evidence-based approach is adopted, unencumbered by pre-determined outcomes.

Master planning should include appropriate governance arrangements, to ensure attainment of Direction 13 and Action 11 of the Place Strategy, regarding a whole-of-Government approach and stakeholder inclusion in the planning process. Council suggests that this should include the creation of a “Bays West Precinct Planning Commission” with both local community representation and representation from Inner West Council.

This Commission should include a governance model which:

• Involves all stakeholders throughout the process;

• Encourages collaboration between the various levels of government;

• Include mechanisms that balance the various points of view, for example balancing the view and priorities of those located next to the site and those located further away;

• Investigate and plan issues within the wider metropolitan context and

• Is respectful of the cultural and architectural heritage of the site.

Council Meeting

11 May 2021

Item No: C0521(1) Item 8

Subject: Investment Policy Update

Prepared By: Daryl Jackson - Chief Financial Officer

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

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the revised Inner West Council Investment Policy be adopted.

DISCUSSION

The proposed changes to Inner West Council’s Investment Policy are primarily aimed at complying with NSW TCorp’s loan covenant for the recent borrowings. No changes to Council’s policy regarding non-fossil fuel exposure has been made.

The most significant proposed amendment is the removal of references to short term credit ratings of Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs). NSW TCorp is not allowing for risk differentiation between short term and long term exposures to the same bank.

NSW TCorp requires tighter limits on exposures to banks with BBB+ and BBB long term credit ratings. NSW TCorp’s specific requirements are as follows:

· Combined investments with ADIs with a Long Term Debt Rating of BBB+ and BBB are to be reduced to a maximum of 20% of Council’s Investment Funds;

Note: Since many banks with BBB+ and BBB long term ratings also have short term ratings of A-2, this will limit Council’s diversification among those banks.

· Investments with an ADI with a Long Term Debt Rating of BBB- and an Unrated ADI are to be limited to the amount of the Commonwealth Government Guarantee (Financial Claims Scheme).

Note: Council does not have any exposure to BBB- or Unrated ADIs. It is recommended these categories are not included in the policy as their impact would be marginal given the current government guarantee limit of $250,000 per institution.

The recommended changes to the Investment Policy are as follows:

1) Overall Portfolio Credit Framework

Current:

To control the credit quality on the entire portfolio, the following credit framework limits the percentage of the portfolio exposed to any particular credit rating category.

ADI Portfolio Credit Limits/Ratings
Long Term	Short Term	Maximum
AAA	A-1+	100%
AA	A-1	100%
A	A-2	70%
BBB	N/A	20%
Unrated	Unrated	10%
Specific Ministerial Approved Forms of Investment
NSW Treasury Corp Deposits and TCorpIM Funds		100%

Proposed:

To control the credit quality on the entire portfolio, the following credit framework limits the percentage of the portfolio exposed to any particular credit rating category.

Long Term Credit Ratings	Portfolio Max %
AAA, AA+, AA, AA-	100%
A+, A, A-	70%
BBB+, BBB	20%
BBB- and lower & Unrated (excluding NSW TCorpIM Funds)	0%
Specific Ministerial Approved Forms of Investment	Portfolio Max %
NSW TCorpIM Funds	100%

2) Individual Institution Credit Framework:

Current:

Exposure to an individual institution will be restricted by their credit rating so that single entity exposure is limited, as detailed in the table below:

ADI Portfolio Credit Limits/Ratings
Long Term	Short Term	Maximum
AAA	A-1+	45%
AA	A-1	30%
A	A-2	20%
BBB	N/A	10%
Unrated	Unrated	5%
NSW Treasury Corp Deposits and TCorp IM Funds
11am, Term Deposits or Bonds		35%
TCorpIM Cash Fund		35%
TCorpIM Strategic Cash Fund		20%

Proposed:

Council’s exposure to an individual institution will be restricted by the institution’s credit rating, with the exception of the NSW TCorpIM funds, which do not have credit ratings.

Long Term Credit Ratings	Institution Max %
AAA, AA+, AA, AA-	50%
A+, A, A-	30%
BBB+, BBB	10%
BBB- and lower & Unrated (excluding NSW TCorpIM Funds)	0%
NSW TCorp IM Funds	Max %
TCorpIM Cash Fund	35%
TCorpIM Short Term Income Fund	20%

Credit ratings are based upon the Standard & Poor’s Investment Rating, or equivalent, where a Standard & Poor’s Investment Rating does not exist.

3) Term to Maturity Framework:

It is proposed to streamline the term to maturity categories by eliminating subgroup limits, e.g. >3 years ≤5 years, but maintaining scaled limits, e.g. Portfolio % > 3 years:

Current

Overall Portfolio Term to Maturity Limits
Portfolio % ≤1 year	Min 40%	Max 100%
Portfolio % >1 year ≤10 years	Min 0%	Max 60%
>1 year ≤ 3 years	Min 0%	Max 60%
>3 years ≤5 years	Min 0%	Max 30%
>5 years ≤10 years	Min 0%	Max 15%

Proposed:

Overall Portfolio Term to Maturity Limits
Portfolio % ≤1 year	Min 40%	Max 100%
Portfolio % >1 year ≤10 years	Min 0%	Max 60%
Portfolio % > 3 years	Min 0%	Max 30%
Portfolio % > 5 yrs ≤ 10 yrs	Min 0%	Max 15%

4) Delegation of Authority

Many banks are requesting proof of Delegated Authorities having been ratified by Council. For the purposes of investing, it is efficient to have a table within the Investment Policy. The following changes are recommended:

Current:

Authority for implementation of the Investment Policy is delegated by Council to the General Manager in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.

The General Manager may in turn delegate the day-to-day management of Council’s investment to the Responsible Accounting Officer or senior staff, subject to regular reviews.

Officers with delegated authority to manage Council’s investments shall be recorded and required to acknowledge they have received a copy of this policy and understand their obligations in this role.

Proposed:

Authority for implementation of the Investment Policy is delegated by Council to the General Manager in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.

Authorised Officer	Roles and Responsibilities
General Manager	Authority to invest surplus funds and authority to delegate this function in accordance with the councils adopted investment policy.
Chief Operating Officer	Per Delegation
Chief Financial Officer	Per Delegation
Rates & Investment Manager	Per Delegation

Those officers with delegated authority to manage Council’s investments, as per above, shall acknowledge they have received a copy of this policy and understand their obligations in this role.

Additional Notes:

o Reference to “11am, Term Deposits and Bonds” available through NSW TCorp has been removed as those investment options are easily accessible directly from the banks themselves.

· If Council were to obtain bank deposits via NSW TCorp, the credit exposures would be limited according to the credit rating of the bank not NSW TCorp.

· The NSW TCorp Green Term Deposits are rated AA+ and will come under the 50% limit for AA+ rated exposure. In December 2020, Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating Agency downgraded New South Wales’ credit rating from AAA to AA+ in response to an expected large scale increase in debt to help rebuild the state’s post-covid economy. Despite the downgrade, there is little concern regarding NSW’s ability to repay its debts and the AA+ credit rating is among the highest given to an Australian state or territory.

o The proposed Institutional Credit Limit for individual banks with credit ratings of AAA, AA+, AA, and AA- has been increased to 50%. This provides more allowance for Green Term Deposits currently being provided by NSW TCorp (AA+ rated) and Westpac (AA- rated).

o The proposed Institutional Credit Limit for individual banks with credit ratings of A+, A & A- has been increased to 30%. This provides more allowance to the highest rated non-fossil aligned banks, such as Suncorp and Rabobank.

o Under Performance Benchmarks:

· the reference to “1 July 2018” has been removed in the following sentence:

In addition, Council targets exposure to non-fossil fuel investments to be no less than 70% of its overall portfolio. ~~from 1 July 2018 onward.~~

· With the sharp drop in interest rates over the past two years and with expectations that the RBA will keep the official cash rate at 0.10%pa into 2024 in an effort to support economic growth, the budgeted target return for interest income is recommended to be amended from 125 to 40 basis points above the BBSW.

ATTACHMENTS

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Inner West Council Investment Policy

Council Meeting

11 May 2021

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held electronically in April 2021

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Clr Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Kieren Ash	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Maryanne Duggan	Representative for Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield
SC Tony Kenny	NSW Police - Inner West Police Area Command
Tanmila Samin Islam	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Bob Moore	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Adrian Prichard	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternative Chair)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Nil.

APOLOGIES:

Nil.

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in March 2021 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in March 2021 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 13 April 2021 with the following amendments:

a) That Council refer concerns on Item 7 Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions around Tempe High School (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC) by residents in Toyer Street back to the Local Traffic Committee to amend point 5 to a ‘10 metre No Stopping’ on the Northern side of Toyer Street east of Collins Street and delete point 6;

b) That Item 9 Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) be deferred pending a briefing for Balmain ward councillors; and

c) That Item 3 Detailed works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham - RSL Petersham Development - DA201800173 & Implementation of the Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7) (Stanmore Ward-Damun/Newton Electorate/Inner West PAC) go back to the LTC for further review.

EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:

The representative for NSW Police – Inner West supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.

The Transit Systems representative supported all the Officer’s recommendations.

LTC0421(1) Item 1 Tempe South Final Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

After the Public Exhibition of the draft Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study, Council has collated and assessed community feedback and revised the final recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1.

The draft report underwent a 28 day public exhibition during November 2020 and January 2021, with letters sent to residents and businesses in the study area inviting to visit the Your Say Inner West project page to see the draft report, proposed concept plans, and provide feedback via an online survey. Comments were also accepted and received through email and post.

Amongst the responses included resident groups from Union Street and Smith Street. Additional submissions from businesses were also received. In general, most submissions indicated some preference to the proposed treatments, with the exception from Union Street where residents opposed both options proposed for the street, and Tramway Street where there was opposition to the contrasting pavements.

Having considered the submissions, a review was undertaken for a ‘No Entry’ treatment from Smith Street to Union Street at Princess Highway traffic signals, a shared zone treatment in Union Street and a partial road closure in Brooklyn Street. Further consultation for these treatments is required.

Generally, the remaining treatments was supported by the community, and these are outlined in Appendix E: Engagement Outcomes Report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The final Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study and proposed treatments be noted;

2. The recommended treatments as outlined in Attachment 2 be adopted excluding proposals at Union Street and Brooklyn Street;

3. Further consultation be undertaken for a partial road closure at Brooklyn Street at Princess Highway, a ‘Shared Zone’ in Union Street, ‘No Entry from Smith Street’, ‘Left and Right Only’ restriction at the entrance of Union Street at Princess Highway and Smith Street traffic signals;

4. After a 12 month period following the issue of an Occupation Certificate for the Bunnings Development at 728-750 Princess Highway, a LATM review be undertaken by Council and reported back to the Traffic Committee; and

5. It be noted that Council is separately investigating the provision of traffic signals at the Bunnings exit driveway at Princess Highway.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative stated that:

· The partial road closure from Princes Highway onto Brooklyn Street will need TfNSW approval. The proposed road closure will result in more traffic on Union Street, which will impact the safe operation of a Shared Zone.

· Restricting through movements from Smith Street onto Union Street will leave motorists almost no option to enter Union Street or lead to a very significant detour and may not be supported by TfNSW. Further investigations will be required.

The Member for Heffron requested that the item be deferred until a determination regarding the signalised exit from Bunnings is received from the Minister for Transport.

The Committee members supported the deferral proposed by the Member for Heffron.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the final Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study and proposed treatments be deferred until a determination regarding the signalised exit from Bunnings is received from the Minister for Transport.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 2 Garden Street, Marrickville – Sydney Metro SSJ - Notice of a Temporary Full Road Closure for a 4 day period to undertake restoration work (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received notice from Sydney Metro SSJ Group for the temporary full road closure of Garden Street, between Shirlow Street and road end, Marrickville for a 4 day period between the dates of 30 April and 3 May 2021 (contingency period of 2 weeks to 17 May 2021) in order to carry out restoration work on Garden Street. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Garden Street, between Shirlow Street and road end, Marrickville for a 4 day period between the dates of 30 April and 3 May 2021 (contingency period of 2 weeks to 17 May 2021) be approved for the purpose of restoration work on Garden Street subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from TMC;

2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Garden Street, between Shirlow Street and road end, Marrickville for a 4 day period between the dates of 30 April and 3 May 2021 (contingency period of 2 weeks to 17 May 2021) be approved for the purpose of restoration work on Garden Street subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from TMC;

3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 3 Toothill Street Near Victoria Street, Lewisham - Pedestrian Safety Improvement Works – Design Plan 10163 (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for pedestrian safety improvement works in Toothill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham. The proposed works will raise the existing pedestrian crossing to improve pedestrian and motorist safety and address concerns about pedestrian safety, particularly school children, and driver behaviour in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the raising of the existing pedestrian crossing and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated signs and line markings in Toothill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham (as per Plan No.10163) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The IWBC representative requested bike symbols on Toothill Street and Victoria Street.

Clr da Cruz provided feedback from a resident who requested a zebra crossing across Victoria Street at Toothill Street. Council Officers stated that this request is outside of the scope of the current project and would need to be investigated separately.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the raising of the existing pedestrian crossing and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated signs and line markings in Toothill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham (as per Plan No.10163) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 4 Centennial Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closure for a Special Event at Henson Park – 2021 Beer, Footy and Food Festival on Saturday 24 July and Saturday 7 August 2021 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A S68 Application has been received from the Music & Booze Company together with the Newtown Rugby League Football Club to hold the 2021 Beer, Footy and Food Festival between 10.00am and 10.00pm on Saturday, 24 July 2021 and Saturday, 7 August 2021 at Henson Park Oval. The event requires the temporary full road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance gate to Henson Park Oval. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closure subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions and obtaining concurrence from Transport for NSW (formally RMS) as the closure entails lane closures on Sydenham Road, Marrickville.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance to Henson Park & Marrickville & District Hardcourt Tennis Club car park, between 10.00am and 10.00pm on Saturday 24 July 2021 and Saturday 7 August 2021 (contingency period of one month to 4 September 2021) for the purpose of holding the ‘Beer, Footy and Food Festival 2021’ event be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

2. All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;

3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and

4. Subject to written concurrence from Transport for New South Wales.

DISCUSSION

It was noted that this is a Class 3 event.

The IWBC representative suggested a review be undertaken to address missing or inadequate bike facilities in the area, including pram ramps.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance to Henson Park & Marrickville & District Hardcourt Tennis Club car park, between 10.00am and 10.00pm on Saturday 24 July 2021 and Saturday 7 August 2021 (contingency period of one month to 4 September 2021) for the purpose of holding the ‘Beer, Footy and Food Festival 2021’ event be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and

4. Subject to written concurrence from Transport for New South Wales.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 5 Draft Inner West Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) - For Public Exhibition (All Wards / All Electorates / All PACS)

SUMMARY

Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) identifies the need for a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) as a key action. The PAMP study aims to:

· Provide a network of safe, convenient and connected pedestrian routes which will encourage the shift from car dependency to walking.

· Enhance the pedestrian network to allow all pedestrian to enjoy safe, convenient and coherent independent mobility.

The work consisted of reviewing existing policies and strategies, future land use, reviewing historical crash data, community submissions and auditing existing pedestrian routes condition of identified priority routes. An initial community survey was also undertaken to seek the community’s insight into being a pedestrian within the LGA. This led to the development of a draft Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP).

The Draft PAMP has been prepared by consultant; Bitzios Consulting. The full draft report is provided in Attachment 1.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The Draft Inner West Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) report be received and noted; and

2. The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for community feedback and the results be reported back to the Local Traffic Committee and Council.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative advised that the PAMP should not making recommendations for State road carriageways or at signals. If there are any recommendations, these are to be reviewed and agreed to by TfNSW. The TfNSW representative also stated that any proposals for constructions along the State road network or at traffic signals will need to be approved by TfNSW.

The IWBC representative suggested a review also be undertaken to address missing or inadequate bike facilities, including pram ramps.

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that the pedestrian path north of the City West Link northern sound wall is not shown in the PAMP maps or listing. The representative stated that the pavement of the path, which connects Charles Street to James Street via Hubert Street and Francis Street, has been lifted by tree roots. The lifting of pavements makes pedestrian access dangerous at night and is no longer wheelchair accessible. The representative for the Member for Balmain also requested for vegetation to be cleared from the footpath along the northern side of the City West Link, between Timbrell Drive and the footbridge opposite Waratah Street, Haberfield.

Clr da Cruz stated that the blue-green grid routes and a number of pedestrian routes have been omitted from the PAMP. Council Officers advised that the PAMP focuses primarily on auditing existing routes rather than establishing significant new routes. The blue-green grid is being separately investigated by Council’s Urban Strategy Team and will establish a framework in which subsequent active transport planning will be carried out.

Additional footpath issues identified will be passed onto the relevant Council Officers for review.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The Draft Inner West Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) report be received and noted; and

2. The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for community feedback and the results be reported back to the Local Traffic Committee and Council.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 6 Traffic Assessment on the Ashfield Aquatic Centre (160-178 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield) (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A Notice of Motion was raised at Council’s meeting held on 9 March 2021 reading as follows:

‘THAT as a matter of urgency, given the major impact the new Ashfield Pool is having on traffic, parking and safety, that this be referred to the Local Traffic Committee and be reported to an Ordinary Council meeting in May 2021.’

In response to the above, the following report accounts for the operation of the carparks associated with the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre, and the traffic flow, pedestrian and parking activity within the carparks and that of the adjacent roads as a result of the newly developed Ashfield Aquatic Centre.

Similarly, the report entails what measures have been incorporated and/or will be incorporated to address certain impacts on traffic, parking and safety. A Road Safety Audit will also be carried out to assess the measures incorporated and determine if further mitigating actions are required if necessary.

Traffic Committee approval is sought on regulatory measures on-road to support various actions required for improved operations and traffic safety around the Ashfield Aquatic Centre.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The report be received and noted.

2. Double barrier (BB) centrelines be extended from the pedestrian crossing in Elizabeth Street (east of Etonville Parade) all the way to the signalised intersection of Elizabeth Street and Frederick Street, Ashfield.

3. ‘All Traffic Left’ and ‘No Right Turn’ be introduced at the Elizabeth Street driveway coming off the car park at the corner Frederick Street/Elizabeth.

4. ‘No Entry’ be placed at the Frederick Street driveway coming off the carpark at the corner of Fredrick Street/Elizabeth Street.

5. ‘No Parking’ be signposted around the dead end (turn around) area of Bastable Street as shown in Attachment 4.

DISCUSSION

Advice was provided to address concerns and questions raised by Clr a Cruz:

· How vehicles egressing carpark will access Frederick Street following the installation of a ‘Left Turn Only’ sign in the Frederick Street/Elizabeth Street carpark: Council Officers advised that drivers wishing to turn right could easily turn left and detour around the surrounding streets or elect to use the Bastable Street carpark.

· Request for a high pedestrian activity 30km/h speed limit for the area: TfNSW advised that the NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines currently only make provisions for 40km/h speed limits, which are provided for High Pedestrian Activity areas and Local Traffic areas, as well as school zones, where there is a need to protect vulnerable road users in accordance with the Guidelines. As such, TfNSW are not considering any additional 30km/h speed limits until such a time that the Guidelines recommend such speed limits. Council Officers also advised that Elizabeth Street (between Frederick Street and Edwin Street North) has been included in Council’s request to TfNSW for a 40km/h speed limit on local roads.

· What consultation was undertaken with schools/community/clubs/pool operations: Council Officers advised that the proposal was developed in consultation with the pool management and relevant project managers and that further notification of changes will be undertaken prior to implementation.

· Request for ‘rear to kerb’ parking in carparks: Council Officers advised that ‘rear to kerb’ parking restrictions are not common in carparks particularly where access to rear vehicle storage is desirable. The slow speed environment of carparks and limited vehicle movements allow both ‘rear to kerb’ and ‘front to kerb’ parking to occur safely. The pathways provided and safety concerns will be further reviewed during the Road Safety Audit process.

· Request to open the outdoor area of the creche to allow people to access the pool from the carpark: Council Officers advised this feedback can be passed onto the relevant project managers/pool managers. However, it was noted that the access gates to the outdoor space/creche are in place for emergency egress only and general access cannot be provided due to child protection requirements.

Clr da Cruz also raised concerns with the loss of landscaping outside the ACC and how that would affect temperatures in the outdoor area of the creche and noted that there is very little bicycle parking provided on site.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The report be received and noted.

3. ‘All Traffic Left’ and ‘No Right Turn’ be introduced at the Elizabeth Street driveway coming off the car park at the corner Frederick Street/Elizabeth.

4. ‘No Entry’ be placed at the Frederick Street driveway coming off the carpark at the corner of Fredrick Street/Elizabeth Street.

5. ‘No Parking’ be signposted around the dead end (turn around) area of Bastable Street as shown in Attachment 4.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 7 168 Norton Street (between Carlisle Street and Maccauley Street), Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from Growth Built Pty Ltd for approval of a temporary full road closure of Norton Street (in front of 168 Norton Street), between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Wednesday, 2 June to 5:00am Thursday, 3 June 2021 (with a contingency period of four weeks) for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Wednesday, 2 June 2021 to 5:00am Thursday, 3 June 2021 (with a contingency period of four weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

2. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

3. All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

4. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Wednesday, 2 June 2021 to 5:00am Thursday, 3 June 2021 (with a contingency period of four weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

2. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

4. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 8 Sydney Metro West, Power Enabling Works - Full Road Closures (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from Quickway Constructions for approval of temporary full road closures at various locations and stages in Rozelle, as part of the Sydney Metro West Power Enabling Works. This approval is for the overarching road closures as part of CTMP 1 (Manning Street to Darling Street), CTMP 2 (Darling Street), CTMP 3 (Merton St to Mullens Street) and CTMP 4 (Mullens St to The Bays Station).

The road closures start on 31 May 2021 and last road closures end on 9 January 2022 (with a contingency period of 2 weeks for all closures) for civil construction works, trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, restorations and associated works.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closures as part of the Sydney Metro West, Power Enabling Works in Rozelle from starting on 31 May 2021 to 9 January 2022 (with a contingency period of two weeks for each stage) be approved for civil construction works, trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, restorations and associated works:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

2. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

4. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative advised that the applicant should send the CTMP to TfNSW Sydney West Metro Network Integration team for review. The representative also advised that the ROLs and relevant approvals for closures of Darling Street, Victoria Road and any impact to traffic signals must be attained from the Transport Management Centre and not CJP.

The IWBC representative requested making allowances to cyclists to get through road closures including detour signage as the road works will affect a number of local bicycle routes. The new Australian Standards require that more attention be given to cycling through road works. Council Officers contacted Sydney Metro who advised that as the OCTMP is an over-arching, principles document, it does not contain the detail of how cyclists would be redirected. Sydney Metro stated that specific details addressing this concern will be provided in the CTMPs for each area, which will be provided to Council for review and approval.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closures as part of the Sydney Metro West, Power Enabling Works in Rozelle from starting on 31 May 2021 to 9 January 2022 (with a contingency period of two weeks for each stage) be approved for civil construction works, trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, restorations and associated works:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

2. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

4. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 9 Eaton Street, Balmain - Disabled Parking Zone (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received requests to review the existing part-time ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in Eaton Street, Balmain to better service users of the space.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing part time ‘Disabled Parking’/ ‘P10min’/ ‘4P ticket’ zone on the western side of Eaton Street, north of Darvall Street, Balmain, be converted to a full time ‘Disabled Parking’ zone.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 10 South Avenue, Petersham - Extension of 'No Parking' restrictions due to width of roadway (Damun - Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A resident of Searl Street, Petersham (with rear lane access on South Avenue) raised concerns of vehicular access into and out of South Avenue, Petersham when vehicles are legally parked in South Avenue, immediate west of existing ‘No Parking’ area alongside boundary of Property No. 2 South Avenue, Petersham.

Surrounding residents have been notified of the proposal to extend the current ‘No Parking’ restrictions an additional 5 metres west along the northern side of South Avenue to attempt to remove a squeeze point thus improve vehicular access into South Avenue.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the northern side of South Avenue, Petersham be extended 5 metres west, along the frontage of Property No. 2 South Avenue, Petersham.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the northern side of South Avenue, Petersham be extended 5 metres west, along the frontage of Property No. 2 South Avenue, Petersham.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 11 Edgeware Road, Newtown between Wells & Darley Street - Proposed extension of Permit Parking Area M14
(Damun - Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations to Council, an extension of the existing M14 permit parking restrictions was proposed to achieve consistent parking management in the area. The proposal was distributed to residents along Edgeware Road, Newtown between Wells Street and Darley Street for comment. Currently, M14 permit parking restrictions exist on Darley Street, Wells Street, Lord Street and Edgeware Road between Darley Street and Lord Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the ‘2P 8am – 10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M14’ parking restrictions in Wells Street and Darley Street be extended to the eastern side of Edgeware Road, Newtown between Wells Street and Darley Street to be consistent with the adjoining streets.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 12 Piper Street and White Street, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from residents regarding vehicles obstructing sight lines and manoeuvring space by parking too close to the intersection of Piper Street and White Street, Lilyfield. An investigation has now been completed and is presented in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the following statutory restrictions be signposted:

1. 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the western side of White Street, north of Piper Street;

2. 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Piper Street, west of White Street.

3. 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Piper Street, east of White Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the following statutory restrictions be signposted:

1. 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the western side of White Street, north of Piper Street;

2. 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Piper Street, west of White Street.

3. 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Piper Street, east of White Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 13 Proposed Landscaping Works - Railway Parade, Annandale (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) are proposing to convert ten (10) existing parking spaces on the grassed area of Railway Parade, Annandale (opposite to properties between No.70-72 and No.62 Railway Parade) into a landscaped area. Existing parking restrictions at this location are ‘No Parking 7am-7pm vehicles under 4.5t GVM excepted’ and it is proposed to be changed to ‘No Parking’ restrictions as part of this initiative to plant trees to allow for a visual screening to the new Whites Creek Link bridge. Consultation undertaken indicated strong support for the removal of parking.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing ten (10) angle parking spaces on the northern side of Railway Parade between Whites Creek and Railway Parade (opposite properties between No.70-72 and No.62 Railway Parade) be converted from ‘No Parking 7am-7pm vehicles under 4.5t GVM excepted’ to ‘No Parking’ restrictions.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0421(1) Item 14 Draft Car Share Policy (All Wards / All Electorates / All PACs)

SUMMARY

At its meeting on Tuesday 9 March 2021, Council endorsed the public exhibition of a proposed Car Share policy for the Inner West. The draft Policy is now available for comment via Council’s website.

The policy outlines procedures and criteria for assessing new applications for car share parking on public streets or in council car parks. Consultation with car share companies, relevant staff and some community has been carried out throughout development of the draft policy.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT this report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT this report be received and noted.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0421 Item 15 Parking and traffic management in The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill

A resident of The Boulevarde has requested, through Clr Macri, for:

· 2P Resident Parking to be investigated again for The Boulevard, between Eltham Street and Piggott Street, due to parking being utilised by staff and students from Christian Brothers High School;

· centre road lines marked on The Boulevarde to prevent drivers travelling on the wrong side of the road when manoeuvring through the curves in the road; and

· installation of traffic calming devices on The Boulevarde to prevent speeding.

Council Officers will investigate these requests.

LTC0421 Item 16 Request for ‘No Stopping’ or ‘No Parking’ signage on Arthur Street, Marrickville

A request has been received from a resident of Livingstone Road, through Clr Macri, for ‘No Stopping’ or ‘No Parking’ signage to be installed on Arthur Street at the corner of the unnamed laneway. The resident stated that vehicles park illegally and encroach the entry of the unnamed laneway from Arthur Street, limiting sightlines for drivers entering and exiting the laneway and requiring numerous reversing manoeuvres to enter the laneway to access garages. Council Officers will investigate this request.

LTC0421 Item 17 Traffic management in Styles Street, Leichhardt

A resident of Styles Street, Leichhardt, has raised concern about pollution and noise levels caused by increased general traffic and heavy vehicles in the street. The resident has requested, through Clr da Cruz, that traffic management in Styles Street be investigated.

LTC0421 Item 18 Resurfacing of Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield

The IWBC representative requested that Lilyfield Road be resurfaced, particularly the section east of Catherine Street. This matter was raised about a year ago after WestConnex works for the Rozelle Interchange was completed on the road, however action has not yet been taken. Council Officers will pass this request onto the appropriate authority.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

1.⇩	Attachment 1 - Local Approvals Policy
2.⇩	Attachment 2 - Engagement outcomes report
3.⇩	Attachment 3 - Office of Local Government Consent

1.⇩	Revised Planning Proposal
2.⇩	Post Exhibition Council Officer Report

1.⇩	Draft Inner West Council Gender Equity Strategy 2021 - 2024
2.⇩	Draft Inner West Council Gender Equity Implementation Action Plan - 2021 - 2022

Council meeting type	Date	Reason
Ordinary	9 February 2021
Extraordinary	23 February 2021	Harmonisation of Rates
Extraordinary	1 March 2021	Harmonisation of Rates
Ordinary	9 March 2021
Extraordinary	30 March 2021	Recruitment of Permanent General Manager
Ordinary	13 April 2021
Ordinary (adjourned)	20 April 2021	Continuation of Ordinary Meeting of 13 April 2021

1.⇩	IWC Investment Report - March 2021
2.⇩	IWC Economic & Investment Portfolio Commentary March 2021

Ward	Item
Baludarri (Balmain)	Sydney Metro West, Power Enabling Works - Full Road Closures
	Eaton Street, Balmain - Disabled Parking Zone
	Piper Street and White Street, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions
	Proposed Landscaping Works - Railway Parade, Annandale
	Resurfacing of Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield
Gulgadya (Leichhardt)	Traffic Assessment on the Ashfield Aquatic Centre (160-178 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield)
	168 Norton Street (between Carlisle Street and Maccauley Street), Leichhardt - Road Occupancy
	Traffic management in Styles Street, Leichhardt
Midjuburi (Marrickville)	Tempe South Final Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study
	Garden Street, Marrickville – Sydney Metro SSJ - Notice of a Temporary Full Road Closure for a 4 day period to undertake restoration work
	Centennial Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closure for a Special Event at Henson Park – 2021 Beer, Footy and Food Festival on Saturday 24 July and Saturday 7 August 2021
	Request for ‘No Stopping’ or ‘No Parking’ signage on Arthur Street, Marrickville
Djarrawunang (Ashfield)	Parking and traffic management in The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill
Damun (Stanmore)	Toothill Street Near Victoria Street, Lewisham - Pedestrian Safety Improvement Works – Design Plan 10163
	South Avenue, Petersham - Extension of 'No Parking' restrictions due to width of roadway
	Edgeware Road, Newtown between Wells & Darley Street - Proposed extension of Permit Parking Area M14
All Wards	Draft Inner West Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) - For Public Exhibition
	Draft Car Share Policy

	Fee model	Revenue ($‘000)	+/- from FY20 revenue ($’000)	+/- from FY20 revenue (%)
1.	Lowest fee ($125)	13,184	(488)	-3.57
2.	Middle fee ($130)	13,667	(4.2)	-0.03
3.	Highest fee ($135)	14,150	479	3.51

1.	Children's Services Rreview - Presentation to Councillors - Confidential
2.	Placement, Enrolment, Orientation & Attendance Protocol
3.⇩	Fees and Charges Protocol