Agenda of Council Meeting - Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Council Meeting

10 May 2022

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 April 2022 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 6.33pm

Present:
Darcy Byrne Jessica D’Arienzo Liz Atkins Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Dylan Griffiths Mathew Howard Justine Langford Pauline Lockie Philippa Scott Kobi Shetty Chloe Smith John Stamolis Timothy Stephens Zoi Tsardoulias Peter Gainsford Simone Plummer	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor (Attended Remotely) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (Attended Remotely) General Manager Director Planning
Cathy Edwards-Davis	Director Infrastructure
Ruth Callaghan Beau-Jane De Costa Matthew Pearce Daryl Jackson Scott Mullen Simon Duck	Director Community Acting Director Corporate General Counsel Chief Financial Officer Manager Strategic Investments and Property Senior Manager Sport and Recreation
Katherine Paixao	Acting Senior Manager Governance and Risk

APOLOGIES: Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Clr Da Cruz declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 9 Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 21 March 2022 as she lives near the crossing which is subject of Item 11 in the Local Traffic Committee recommendation and made a submission. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting of the item.

Clr Scott declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 9 Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 21 March 2022 as her house is in the affected area she will remain in the chamber during discussion and voting on this item.

Clr Scott declared a significant interest in Item 25 Notice of Motion Leichhardt Tramsheds as she is the President of the Sydney Secondary College P&C, which would be a beneficiary if the Tramsheds area was developed. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting of the item.

Clr Scott declared a significant interest in Item 27 Notice of Motion Tempe Bunnings – Traffic Light Study as she is a member of the Sydney Eastern Planning Panel which is currently considering a DA and related matters for the proposed Bunnings at Tempe. She will leave the meeting during discussion and voting of the item.

Clr Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 9 Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 21 March 2022 as he works in the Office of the State Member who has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. He will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative.

Motion: (Stephens/Drury)

That Council note the disclosures of interest.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (Lockie/Scott)

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 be confirmed as a correct record.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the Meeting vacated the chair at 6:47 pm and the Deputy Mayor Councillor D’Arienzo assumed the Chair.

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 6:55 pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor D’Arienzo vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the Chair.

PUBLIC FORUM

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

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne noted the death of Billy Hilliard and advised the meeting of his intention to bring a condolence motion at the next Ordinary Council meeting.

Condolence Motion - Nancy Yang

Motion: (Da Cruz/Scott)

That Council writes a letter of condolence to Nancy Yang and her family on the tragic death of her Grandfather Arthur on the Pedestrian Crossing on Frederick St, Ashfield.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 39 Mayoral Minute: Public Forum on Uluru Statement from the Heart

Motion: (Byrne)

That Council:

1. Convene a Public Forum on the Uluru Statement from the Heart, inviting representatives of the From the Heart campaign to attend and help inform the Inner West community about the Statement and the proposed Referendum on incorporating a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people into the Australian constitution;

2. Congratulate Cheree Toka on her campaign to have the Aboriginal Flag fly permanently over the Harbour Bridge and calls on the NSW Government to act immediately to implement this overdue act of recognition and respect.; and

3. Seek to adopt a new protocol for flags raised over Council buildings in which the Aboriginal Flag takes precedence over the NSW Flag.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Amendment (Griffiths/Shetty)

That point 3 be amended to read ‘Seek to adopt a new protocol for flags raised over Council buildings in which the Aboriginal Flag takes precedence over the NSW Flag and Australian Flag.’

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford and Shetty

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

C0422(1) Item 40 Mayoral Minute: Local Matters public forums in every suburb of
the Inner West

Motion: (Byrne/Scott)

That:

1. Council note the resolution of the March Ordinary meeting:

That Council:

a) Commits to community consultation and will develop consultation plans to encourage engagement and participation across our broad and diverse community; and

b) Develops a consultation plan for projects of significant community interest, inclusive of public community forums attended by the Executive team, to provide whole of council approach to the project, discuss local issues, encourage open community dialogue and identify preferred solutions;

2. Council hold a rotating series of Local Matters public forums (Forum) with the General Manager, relevant Directors and Managers in attendance, in order to listen to the ideas and concerns of local residents about how their communities can be improved, the Forums:

a) Will be held each month alternating fortnightly on Tuesday evenings with Council meetings while Council sits, starting in May;

b) Will invite all ward councillors to attend the forums specific to their ward and offer ward Councillors a role in the forums; and

c) Will be promoted widely, including via letterbox drop to the entire ward that each forum is being held in, as well as through all of Council’s other communications channels’

3. Council delegate to the General Manger to establish a method for determining the focus topic for the Forums, outlined in Clause 2 above, with the Mayor and Ward Councillors facilitating the forums, including recording the issues raised by residents and ensuring that a response is provided to the resident following the meeting;

4. Council note that the high-visibility Customer Service Stalls, referenced in the resolution of the February meeting initiating the customer service review, will also be commenced by Council’s engagement team immediately.

a) Customer Service Stalls will be held on weekends and alternate fortnightly with the public forums;

b) Customer Service Stalls will be held in prominent, public, outdoor locations in main streets and places where the community gathers. This can and should include at Inner West events and festivals;

c) Stalls do not have to be organised on a ward-basis but should be focused around place-based hubs within the LGA;

d) Customer Service Stalls will be staffed by the community engagement and customer service teams, and in addition taking queries and feedback, will log and follow up requests;

e) Material resourcing should include banners and information flyers to hand out;

f) Ward Councillors are to be notified and given the opportunity to attend customer service stalls in their suburbs and wards;

g) Council’s communication channels are to be used to promote the stalls, including the Council Newsletter, website and neighbourhood letterbox drops when appropriate; and

h) Customer Service Stalls do not have to be focused around a particular issue and should prioritise visibility engaging on citizen concerns and taking feedback.

5. A report be brought back in December 2022 detailing the outcomes of the public forums and stalls and outlining the coming years potential dates; and

6. Funding required to implement the above recommendations be built into the 2022/23 draft budget.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 1 Community Strategic Plan 2036, Delivery Program 2022-26, Operational Plan and Budget 2022-23, and Long-Term Financial Plan 2022-32 – drafts for public exhibition

Motion: (Drury/D’Arienzo)

That Council:

1. Endorse for public exhibition of 28 days the:

a) Draft Community Strategic Plan – Our Inner West 2036, subject to amending the ‘Councillor Priorities for the term’ to include the following:

Inclusion Policy

Supporting First Nations People and multiculturalism:

· Develop a local Inner West Council Anti-Racism Strategy and support International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination;

· Provide free early education places to children whose parents are awaiting asylum seeker declaration;

· Provide business support for local small businesses in community languages; and

· Support the improved representation of cultural diversity in arts and culture.

Serving our diverse communities:

· Trial free period and sanitary products in Council-run facilities

· Drive the Inner West Pride Centre and coordinate activities for World Pride 2023

· Mark IDAHOBIT, Transgender Day of Visibility and Transgender Day of Remembrance

· Build a Rainbow Crossing in Newtown

· Deliver exceptional Council-run early childhood education

b) Draft Delivery Program 2022-26, Operational Plan and Budget 2022-2023 (including fees and charges 2022-2023); and

c) Draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2022-2032.

2. Apply for a permanent additional special variation under section 508(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 noting that:

· the additional income that Council will receive if the additional special variation is approved is $879k;

· the additional special variation is required to meet Council’s obligations as identified in the draft Long Term Financial Plan 2022-2032 and resource the commitments of the draft Delivery Program;

· Council has considered the impact on ratepayers and the community in 2022-23 and in future years and considers that it is reasonable; and

· Note that the IPART rate peg of 1.3% created significant financial stress for several councils and the additional special variation process allows Council to collect rates in line with last year’s long term financial plan.

3. Receive a report of the public exhibition outcomes at the June Council meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Cr Stamolis

**The below two procedural motions were recommitted later in the meeting.**

Procedural Motion (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring Items 2, 4, 8, 14, 15 and 25 forward to be dealt with at this time.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Items 2, 4, 8, 14, 15 and 25 be moved in globo and the recommendations contained within the report adopted.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 3 Social Media Policy

Motion: (Stephens/Lockie)

That the matter be deferred to a future Council meeting, for further consideration.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 5 Draft Term Sheet for Western Harbour Tunnel

Motion: (Stamolis/Byrne)

That this matter be deferred for a Councillor briefing.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 6 Westconnex Rozelle Interchange Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Motion: (Scott/Da Cruz)

That Council:

1. Writes to Transport for NSW to confirm that it will not consent to the loss of scarce public open space for the purposes of State Government infrastructure; and

2. Informs the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange Air Quality Community Consultative Committee (AQCCC) of its resolution on this matter.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 7 Draft Electric Vehicle Encouragement Strategy & Action Plan

Motion: (Smith/Shetty)

That Council approve the draft Inner West Electric Vehicle Encouragement Strategy & Action Plan to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days to seek community and industry stakeholder feedback.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Da Cruz left the Meeting at 8:28 pm as she declared a significant interest in Item 9. She did not participant in discussion or voting of the item.

C0422(1) Item 9 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 21 March 2022

Motion: (Lockie/Stamolis)

That:

1. The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 21 March 2022 be received and the recommendations be adopted; and

2. Council conduct further investigation of the expansion of the RPS in the Taverners Hill Precinct bounded by Hawthorne Canal, Parramatta Road, Elswick Street, Myrtle Street, Lords Road and Lambert Park and Leichhardt Marketplace Precinct bounded by Foster Street, Lords Road, Elswick Street and Regent Street.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Da Cruz

Councillor Da Cruz returned to the Meeting at 8:32 pm.

C0422(1) Item 10 Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
Meetings Held on 20 October and 17 November 2021

Motion: (Scott/Howard)

That Council notes the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meetings held on 20 October and 17 November 2021.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 11       Transition for the commencement of operation by Inner West
          Council of Annette Kellerman and Fanny Durack Aquatic
          Centres

Motion: (Griffiths/Smith)

That Council:

1. Receive and note the report; and

2. Note the ‘Inner West Council Lifestyle Membership’ will be renamed the ‘Inner West Fitness Pass’ as determined by Council resolution on 28 September 2021.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion: (Byrne)

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne moved a procedural motion to recommit the vote on the in globo vote to correct an error.

Councillor Scott left the Meeting at 8:35 pm as she declared a significant interest in Item 25. She did not participant in discussion or voting on the item.

Procedural Motion (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring Items 2, 4, 8, 14, 15 and 25 forward to be dealt with at this time.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

Procedural Motion (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Items 2, 4, 8, 14, 15 and 25 be moved in globo and the recommendations contained within the report adopted.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

C0422(1) Item 2 Dawn Fraser Baths Winter Swimming

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council notes the improvements made to safety protocols and resolves to continue the program of ‘Winter Swimming’ at Dawn Fraser Baths.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

C0422(1) Item 4 Marrickville Town Hall - Lease to Sydney Fringe

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council:

1. Resolves to grant a three (3) year Lease of the First Floor, Marrickville Town Hall (excluding the gallery balcony overlooking the hall) to The Sydney Fringe Incorporated (Tenant) for use as an Office for Not for Profit Community Organisation;

2. Approves a 50% Accommodation Grant to be applied to the rent;

3. Notes that Fringe will be required to provide access to the first floor balcony and that further works will be undertaken to separate the lift from the leased area to provide access to shared kitchen for all tenants; and

4. Authorises the General Manager or delegate to negotiate, finalise terms and execute the Lease documentation.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

C0422(1) Item 8 Major Capital Projects Committee - Terms of Reference

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council:

1. Approves the draft Terms of Reference for the Major Capital Projects Committee; and

2. The draft Major Capital Projects Committee’s Schedule of Meeting Dates for 2022, as detailed in the report be endorsed and included in the adopted Terms of Reference.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

C0422(1) Item 14 Investment Report At 28 February 2022

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

C0422(1) Item 15 Designated Person Disclosure (Pecuniary Interest) Returns -
Post Election

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council notes the primary returns of new Councillors and designated staff, noting that primary returns are lodged within three months after becoming a Councillor or designated person.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

C0422(1) Item 25 Notice of Motion: Leichhardt Tramsheds

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That:

1. Council notes the wasted land between Sydney Secondary College and the Leichhardt Bus Depot, and that it would be better used for the benefit of the school, in partnership with a community organisation, or as public open green space connecting Pioneers Park and the publicly-used Sydney Secondary College Sportsfield; and

2. The Mayor invites the Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, and the Police Minister, Paul Toole, to meet with the Mayor, Councillors and the Principals of Sydney Secondary College, Leichhardt to discuss and plan for the future of the land.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

Councillor Scott returned to the Meeting at 8:35 pm.

C0422(1) Item 12 Update - Open and Creative Inner West Planning Proposal

Motion: (Smith/Byrne)

That Council:

1. Receives and notes the report and the Department Planning and Environment correspondence received on 14 March 2022; and

2. Writes to the NSW Minister for Planning and Homes Anthony Roberts and asks him to personally review and implement the policy we have proposed for several years.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 13 Henson Park Update

Motion: (Drury/Scott)

That Council:

1. Receive and note the report;

2. Refer Henson Park to the first Major Projects Committee meeting for further consideration of the issue of the advice on a Public Private Partnership;

3. Urgently establish an FAQ page on the Inner West Council website designed to answer key questions about the proposed redevelopment of the Park Grandstand and supporting amenities at Henson Park; and

4. Hold a community forum on the proposed redevelopment involving the executive.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 16 Notice of Motion: Ashfield Station Rail Tunnel

Motion: (Griffiths/Drury)

That Council:

1. Notes concern that the Ashfield station rail tunnel fails to provide a safe and welcoming space for the community due to factors such as dilapidation, poor lighting, lack of maintenance and flooding;

2. Notes that the Underline Project, a partnership between the previous Ashfield Council and RailCorp saw the revitalisation of the tunnel as an innovative public art gallery featuring 114 artistic and colourful panels exploring the theme “Community: past, present and future” with artworks created by local students and community members - a terrific outcome for the Ashfield community. Unfortunately, the tunnel has since fallen into disrepair;

3. Undertakes to write to Transport for NSW outlining community concerns about the tunnel, including lack of maintenance and dilapidation; and

4. Undertakes to explore a partnership with Transport for NSW to revitalise the tunnel focusing on creating a welcoming and safe space for commuters, similar to the partnership between the previous Ashfield Council and Cityrail.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 17 Notice of Motion: Helping Residents Reduce Energy Use

Motion: (Shetty/Stephens)

That Council:

1. Supports residents in reducing energy costs and improving the energy efficiency of their homes, by purchasing a thermal imaging camera for loan to residents alongside the Power Saving Kits currently available through Council’s Green Living Centre program; and

2. Promotes the availability of the Power Saving Kits and thermal imaging camera via Council’s website, social media, and with relevant community organisations, to help residents reduce their energy bills.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 18 Notice of Motion: Inner West Pride History and Heritage

Motion: (Da Cruz/D’Arienzo)

That Council:

1. Receive and note background to this Notice of Motion;

2. Acknowledges and thanks the LGBTQ working group for their ongoing work and support; and

3. Requests that the World Pride Committee which was resolved at the last Council Meeting, and the LGBTQ Working Group consider, support and promote accessible initiatives and events, to celebrate and share our Inner West LGBTQ pride history, heritage and communities.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 19 Notice of Motion: Response to Newtown Boarding House Fire

Motion: (Smith/Lockie)

That Council:

1. Work with Newtown Neighbourhood Centre to provide all necessary support to the displaced former residents of the boarding house at 117 Probert St Newtown, including:

a) Provision of additional financial support of $5,000 to Newtown Neighbourhood Centre boarding house outreach team;

b) Ongoing discussions with Newtown Neighbourhood Centre regarding potential appropriate commemorative events or actions, and

c) Promotes the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre’s upcoming fundraising event, the Newtopian Sleepout on 10 May 2022, via Council’s internal and external communications channels.

2. Noting the primary role of the NSW Government in managing boarding houses, undertakes a review of Council’s role in regulating and providing support to boarding house residents, including health and well-being;

3. Notes the mayoral taskforce, to be held on 4 May 2022 will include discussion with NGOs on boarding house management;

4. Write to the NSW Premier and NSW Minister for Housing to:

a) Urgently request a joint state and local government review of the management and regulation of boarding houses in NSW; and

b) Reiterate the urgent need for more investment in social and affordable housing in NSW, including here in the Inner West.

5. Provide a report back to Council at the May 2022 Ordinary Meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 20 Notice of Motion: Frederick Street, Ashfield Pedestrian Fatality

Motion: (Scott/Da Cruz)

That Council:

1. Notes with sadness the pedestrian fatality on Frederick St, Ashfield on the afternoon of 13 March 2022 and expresses our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased;

2. Notes that there have been a number of alterations to the pedestrian crossing at Frederick and John St, which have been unsuccessful at providing a adequate level of pedestrian safety;

3. Notes that a petition of 1,700 local residents calling for upgrades to the intersection has been received by Council and is provided as Attachment 1 to this motion;

4. Notes that the Inner West Council warned the NSW Government four years ago that WestConnex traffic impacts were having dangerous consequences for some residential streets – especially this very intersection. Council’s WestConnex Local Area Improvement Strategy final report, released in May 2018, reads in part:

a) Of particular note is the presence of three pedestrian related crashes that occurred at the Frederick Street/John Street Intersection, with an additional two occurring adjacent to the nearby Hammond Park. With traffic volumes expected to increase along this route, this could increase the exposure to crash risk for vulnerable road users.

5. Reiterates its demand that the NSW Government commit $30 million to mitigate the dangerous traffic nightmare on Inner West streets caused by WestConnex, with a priority for dangerous areas such as Frederick St identified in Council’s WestConnex Local Area Improvement Strategy; and

6. The Mayor write to Natalie Ward MP, Minister for Metropolitan Roads requesting urgent pedestrian safety upgrades to the crossing and requesting Minister Ward attend the site, with our local Members of Parliament and meet with residents to explain what she will do to improve safety on Frederick Street.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion (Scott/Stephens)

That the meeting be adjourned for a five (5) minute recess.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

The meeting was adjourned at 8.59pm

The meeting resumed at 9.08pm

C0422(1) Item 21 Notice of Motion: Marrickville Town Hall

Motion: (Howard/Tsardoulias)

That Council:

1. Acknowledges and thanks staff for their efforts to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of Marrickville Town Hall in February;

2. Recommences work to convert Marrickville Town Hall and former Marrickville Library into a hub for multicultural performance and live music by:

a) Establishing a steering committee to drive engagement and planning for the project, chaired by Clr Howard and consisting of Clr Langford as alternate chair, Clr Smith, the Chair (or representative) of the Inner West Council Multicultural Advisory Committee and Inner West Council Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, community representatives, and relevant staff;

b) Working towards the re-initiation of an EOI process for future operations of the space to meet the objective of converting the Town Hall into a space for live music and multicultural performance, whilst preserving existing bookings, supporting regular hirers from local community groups and ensuring the ongoing use of the Town Hall for civic purposes; and

c) Providing short-term residencies at the Town Hall for local artists, not-for-profit creative organisations and organisations from local CALD communities. Residencies may take the form of:

i. Rehearsal or exhibition space at minimal or no cost;

ii. Use of the main hall or spaces for performances by local musicians,
choirs;

iii. dance companies and community theatre productions, provided at
minimal or no cost; and

iv. Space for administration, meetings or storage.

3. Consults with the Inner West Council Multicultural Advisory Committee and Arts and Culture Committee, engage Diversity Arts Australia to conduct an audit of arts and cultural programming, and report on ways council can support the improved representation of cultural diversity in local arts and culture, including by actively widening talent pools and diversifying decision-making teams within council.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 22 Notice of Motion: Main Streets Strategy

Motion: (Scott/Drury)

That Council:

1. Develop a Main Streets Strategy to revitalise and support main streets in every suburb in the local government area, with localised options for each main street area, and offering an operational plan and timeline for each suburb, including at a minimum:

a) auditing all activities and programs Council currently offers;

b) working with Chambers of Commerce;

c) improving public transport, cycling and pedestrian links;

d) taking action to make streets safer and more pleasant for pedestrians and cyclists, including footpath widening and decluttering, removing clearways and introducing safer traffic speeds;

e) identifying a series of beautification "quick wins" or short term improvements such as plantings, painting, flags and lights that can be committed to and rolled out at short notice in each suburban area;

f) in consultation with the Aboriginal Advisory Committee and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, the investigation of avenues to promote Aboriginal culture and history in our main streets and villages. This should be conducted as a priority; and

2. Expand the Perfect Match program to improve the facade of eligible local businesses, publicly owned buildings and infrastructure

3. Develop a Laneways Strategy to promote activations, events and opportunities for outdoor dinings, pedestrian access and beautification works;

4. Investigate making permanent the following elements of the COVID-recovery outdoor dining and live performance plan:

a) Use of Council car parks and parking spaces in front of hospitality premises for outdoor dining on application;

b) Expediting applications by businesses for footpath dining and / or Council undertaking the approval process for outdoor dining and live performance in newly identified areas so that individual applications from businesses aren’t required;

c) Temporary closure of main streets and / or adjoining side streets, and use of Council parks near main streets by Council for activations and events; and

d) A small grants program to allow hospitality businesses to hire local musicians and performers to provide entertainment at outdoor dining locations

5. Notes that the 2022/23 draft budget has $1m allocated to deliver placed based planning for Mainstreet improvements.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 23 Notice of Motion: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Pilot

Motion: (Langford/Smith)

That Council:

1. Notes the importance of increasing electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Australia, to reduce emissions which contribute to climate change and pollute our neighbourhoods;

2. Notes that despite sales of EVs increasing year-on-year, uptake in Australia lags behind other developed countries, in part due to the lack of EV infrastructure such as public charging stations;

3. Commits to doing our fair share to combat the climate crisis and increase uptake of EVs by:

a) Initiating a pilot of at least two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located in appropriate council managed public parking areas, in partnership with providers of EV charging infrastructure within the next six months;

b) That these pilot charging stations ideally be located within areas of the LGA with the highest uptake of electric vehicles and high demand for electric charging stations;

c) That one pilot be conducted in a council car parking station and the other pilot be conducted on a kerbside location;

d) Works with potential charging providers to shortlist a series of sites for EV public charging stations in each ward of the LGA;

e) Investigates the feasibility, including cost, of a 12-month trial installation of one EV public charging station per ward;

f) Works to transition the Council’s heavy and fleet vehicles to electric;

g) Holds an Electric Vehicle Summit in partnership with the Electric Vehicle Council, bringing together residents, businesses, and environmental groups to understand the community’s challenges with uptake of EVs and what more Council can do to support uptake.

h) Facilitates the installation of private charging stations where possible.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 24 Notice of Motion: Asylum Seekers Early Childhood Education

Motion: (Howard/Shetty)

That Council:

1. Notes that whilst their cases are being assessed, asylum seekers are unable to access early childhood subsidies that Australian families depend upon for access to early childhood education;

2. Notes that according to the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre and Sydney Alliance, there are 400 children of asylum seekers in NSW in need of child care; and

3. Agrees to join Canterbury-Bankstown Council and others in providing free early education / preschool to children whose parents are awaiting asylum seeker determination, by allocating any unused places for this purpose.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 26 Notice of Motion: Balmain Town Hall Precinct

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

That Council:

1. Note that there is $1.4 million allocated to the upgrade of Balmain Town Hall in the 2022/23 Budget;

2. Commence community engagement on this upgrade and expand the scope of the consultation to include the revitalisation of the whole Balmain Town Hall precinct, from Balmain PCYC to the new Balmain Square;

3. Convene a public meeting at Balmain Town Hall to discuss the revitalisation of the precinct and invite the following participants:

a) local artists and volunteers involved in recent activations of the precinct and maintenance of the glasshouse;

b) the Member for Balmain;

c) the Friends of Balmain Library;

d) the Balmain Association;

e) representatives of the NSW Government (owner of the Balmain Courthouse) as well as private land owners within the precinct;

f) business owners within the precinct; and

g) the Balmain / Rozelle Chamber of Commerce.

4. Receive a report on the cost estimates of a main street upgrade of the precinct including improvements to the footpaths, tree planting, public art and new street furniture and enhancement of heritage.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Scott left the Meeting at 9:31pm as she declared a significant interest in Item 27. She did not participant in discussion or voting of the item.

C0422(1) Item 27 Notice of Motion: Tempe Bunnings - Traffic Light Feasibility
Review

Motion: (Howard/Langford)

That Council:

1. Acknowledges that Transport for NSW has recently written to Tempe residents indicating they are:

a) “taking community concerns seriously and will continue working with Inner West Council and Bunnings to investigate alternative options to satisfy the concerns raised by local stakeholders including residents, the local Public School and the community;” and

b) “would support further risk assessment being undertaken by either Bunnings or Council of the Princes Hwy access and a feasibility review of the traffic lights to determine if the safety and network impacts could be effectively mitigated”

2. Urgently conducts a new and independent risk assessment and feasibility review of proposed traffic lights on the Princes Hwy to determine if safety and network impacts previously raised by Transport for NSW could be effectively mitigated, funded from the next Quarterly Budget Review; and

3. Urgently report the outcome of this resolution to the Chair of the Sydney Eastern City Regional Panel and Minister for Metropolitan Roads.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Scott

Councillor Scott returned to the Meeting at 9:36 pm.

C0422(1) Item 28 Notice of Motion: Planning Principles

Motion: (Da Cruz/Shetty)

That Council as requested by the Total Environment Centre, write to the Premier regarding the outrageous behaviour of his Minister and demand that the Minister:

1. Continue the development of the Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) with its crucial environmental safeguards for present and future urban populations with gazettal by mid-2022;

2. Ensure that best practice is achieved (and is not discretionary) for cooler suburbs and buildings, green space, net zero, BASIX, tree canopy retention and expansion with deep soil needs, electric vehicle ready apartments, and resilience to killer urban heat, fire and floods;

3. Factor community health, sustainability and biodiversity protection into economic reviews of new policies, taking account of the long term impacts and benefits;

4. Require net zero emission statements and objective and credible data (not greenwash from developer consultants);

5. Achieve waste minimisation and water efficiency; and

6. Increase our canopy cover the Inner West to address the heat island effect, reduce the emissions from our dwellings into the future and ensure the safety of life and property, the assistance of sympathetic State Planning Instruments is vital.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Foreshadowed Motion: (D’Arienzo/Drury)

That Council records its opposition to the announcement by the NSW Minister for Planning and Homes Anthony Roberts to abandon the Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) and refers the matter to the Minister through the Mayor.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 29 Notice of Motion: Loving Our Lanes

Clr Da Cruz withdrew her motion.

C0422(1) Item 30 Notice of Motion: Demerger Posters

Motion: (Stamolis/Langford)

That Council:

1. To produce 50 posters/corflutes for each ward which recognises the public result of the demerger poll; and

2. Includes an update about the demerger process in the next edition of the Inner West News, including an explanation of the project milestones and opportunities for community engagement.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Griffiths, Langford, Lockie, Shetty and Stamolis

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

C0422(1) Item 31 Notice of Motion: Inclusion of Website and Enquiry System in
the Customer Service Review

Clr Griffiths withdrew his motion.

Councillor Shetty left the Meeting at 10:00 pm.

Councillor Lockie left the Meeting at 10:00 pm.

C0422(1) Item 32 Notice of Motion: Removal of Trees and Green Space by Inner
West Council

Motion: (Stamolis/Langford)

That:

1. Council proposals for development or works which require significant removal of trees and/or removal of green open space be brought to Council for open debate and decision; and

2. Those aspects of the Leichhardt Skate Park DA which relate to the removal of trees and the removal of green open space be publicly reported to the May 2021 Council meeting before a decision on the DA is made.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, Langford and Stamolis

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Scott, Smith, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Absent: Crs Lockie and Shetty

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

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

Confidential Session

Motion: (Drury/Scott)

That Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

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:

C0422(1) Item 36 Tender for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Parking
Meters (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council.

C0422(1) Item 37 Council Advertising RFQ and Inner West Council News (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council.

C0422(1) Item 38 Request for contract variation from Belgravia Leisure for the
operation of the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Motion: (Scott/Lockie)

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

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Reports with Confidential Information

C0422(1) Item 36 Tender for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Parking
Meters

Motion: (Drury/Scott)

That Council:

1. That Council enter into a Contract (7-years with a 3-year extension option) with Duncan Solutions Australia for the supply, installation and maintenance of the pay-by-plate parking meter solution (RFT T02-21) for the amount of$6,174,183 (including GST) over the 7-year contract term.

2. The upgrade of the existing physical permit system to incorporate electronic permits be supported for investigation and implementation.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 37 Council Advertising RFQ and Inner West Council News

Motion: (Drury/Griffiths)

That Council:

1. Commence a weekly news page in Inner West Review and the City Hub for a trial period of one year; and

2. Use existing allocated funding to produce an extra four versions of the official Inner West Council newsletter, which is designed to inform and engage with community and to promote Council’s priorities as adopted by the elected Council.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

C0422(1) Item 38 Request for contract variation from Belgravia Leisure for the
operation of the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre

R Motion: (Drury/Scott)

That Council:

1. Note the extended impact of the Covid 19 disruption and the request by Belgravia Leisure to seek an adjustment to the current contract;

2. Reduce the service fee to 22% of total income ensuring that Belgravia Leisure continues to operate the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre until June 30;and

3. Negotiate a minimum service fee payment of approx. $440k with Belgravia Leisure that ensures Council has a known minimum rental return.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Byrne, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Shetty, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Nil

Meeting closed at 10.11pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 1:	Garnet Brownhill	Tempe
Item 4:	Greg Khoury	Newtown
Item 5:	Rochelle Porteous	Balmain East
Item 6:	Ben Prag Ashley Douglas	Balmain Lilyfield
Item 7:	Roger Cohen	Balmain East
Item 9:	Angela White Martin Bowles	Leichhardt Leichhardt
Item 11:	Adam Tanazefti Mary-Eve Zamagias	Croydon Beverly Hills
Item 18:	Norrie	Waterloo
Item 20:	Max Phillips Anna Harvey Eva Chiang	Ashfield Croydon Ashfield
Item 21:	Irene Tsenkas Kane Wheatley	Marrickville Marrickville
Item 22:	Angelo Korsanos Neil Tonkin	Summer Hill Lilyfield
Item 24:	Elisabeth Kramer Ruth Moraes Maryam	Dulwich Hill Sydney Kellyville
Item 26:	Michele Hacking Lisa Tatman	Rozelle Balmain
Item 30:	Michele Hacking	Rozelle

Unconfirmed minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 12 April 2022.

Council Meeting

10 May 2022

Item No: C0522(1) Item 4

Subject: Parramatta Road Corridor Stage 1 Planning Proposal and supporting Development Control Plan amendments (Inner West LEP Phase 2A)

Prepared By: Gunika Singh - Specialist Planner and Nicola Viselli - Strategic Planner

Authorised By: Simone Plummer - Director Planning

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. Council supports the Planning Proposal for Parramatta Road Corridor - Stage 1 LEP Phase 2A and the associated draft amendments to Development Control Plans (DCPs) (Leichhardt, Marrickville and Comprehensive Inner West Development Control Plan 2016 (former Ashfield);

2. The Planning Proposal is forwarded to the Minister for Planning for a Gateway Determination in accordance with Section 3.33 and 3.34 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979;

3. Council request delegation from Minister for Planning to manage the plan making functions of the Planning Proposal;

4. Should the Planning Proposal receive a favourable Gateway Determination, place the Planning Proposal and draft DCP amendments on public exhibition in accordance with Council's Community Engagement Framework to meet the requirements of the Gateway Determination, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021;

5. Council write to the Minister for Planning that commitments be put in place by the NSW Government for provision of on-street rapid transit system along Parramatta Road;

6. Council authorise the General Manager to make any minor/ technical modifications to the Planning Proposal and supporting draft Development Control Plan amendments; and

7. Council receive a post exhibition report for its consideration.

DISCUSSION

Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Corridor Strategy (PRCUTS) is the NSW Government’s endorsed strategy to revitalise the Parramatta Road Corridor which was given legal force through Section 9.1 Ministerial Direction under the Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Act 1979 in December 2016.

Council has prepared a Planning Proposal to begin the incremental transformation of the Parramatta Road Corridor in certain parts of Leichhardt, Taverners Hill and Kings Bay Precincts through amendments to the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 (IWLEP).

The Planning Proposal (ATTACHMENT 1) gives effect to several Council, State Government and Greater Sydney Commission strategic planning policies including the Region and District Plans, the PRCUTS, the Inner West Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), Local Housing (LHS), Employment and Retail Lands and Integrated Transport (ITS) strategies.

The Planning Proposal is accompanied by supporting amendments to the existing Development Control Plans (DCP) and a new comprehensive draft Development Contributions Plan for the Inner West local government area (LGA). Collectively these documents provide a holistic framework for the implementation of proposed planning controls.

In September 2020, Council resolved to be part of the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program and is eligible to receive a $4.75 million grant for delivering high quality public and open spaces. However, Council will only be eligible for funding under the Program if:

· a Planning Proposal is submitted to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) for Gateway Determination by 30 June 2022, and

· the LEP amendments facilitate new housing and achieve the future 6-10-year housing targets identified by the DPE for the Inner West LGA.

This Planning Proposal meets the requirements of the Program. Subject to a favourable Gateway Determination by DPE, the Planning Proposal and draft DCP amendments will be exhibited concurrently for community consultation.

1. Planning Proposal Background

Rezoning of land within the PRCUTS area is to be realised through planning proposals, prepared by councils and proponents. Council has prepared a Planning Proposal to support the implementation of PRCUTS in accordance with Section 3.33 of the EP&A Act 1979 and the State Government’s Local Environmental Plan Making Guideline 2021.

This Planning Proposal reviews and refines PRCUTS recommendations from 2016 with consideration of the shifting regional and local strategic context of the Parramatta Road Corridor including:

State:

· the release of the Greater Sydney Region Plan and the Eastern City District Plan (2018)

· the release of the Camperdown-Ultimo Collaboration Area Place Strategy (2019)

· NSW Government announcement on the delivery of Sydney Metro West (October 2019) and the proposed Five Dock metro station close to Kings Bay Precinct

· the release of the PRCUTS Implementation Update (2021)

· the adoption of recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s Infrastructure Contributions review (2021) by the NSW Government

· the ongoing implementation of Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Plan.

Local:

· the endorsement of our Inner West Local Strategic Planning Statement (2020)

· the completion of Inner West Council local planning strategies including Local Housing, Employment and Retail Lands and Integrated Transport (2020)

· the completion of a range of technical studies during 2021, including affordable housing, economic feasibility, urban design, heritage etc. which support and refine the PRCUTS recommendations

· the completion of Parramatta Road precinct-wide traffic and transport study (2022) prepared by IWC in conjunction with State Government and a supplementary study for Inner West area of Kings Bay Precinct.

A summary of the Planning Proposal evidence base is illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Planning Proposal Evidence Base

2. Planning Proposal Area

This Planning Proposal deals with certain parts of Leichhardt, Taverners Hill and Kings Bay Precincts in the Parramatta Road Corridor as illustrated in Figure 2.

This Stage 1 Planning Proposal implementation area was identified by Council to address the DPE’s requirement to deliver a short to medium term shortfall of up to 1600 dwellings in the Inner West, and to ensure that development occurs in line with the timely delivery of infrastructure.

Figure 2 - Map showing the land within Council’s Stage 1 of PRCUTS Implementation

Part of the Camperdown precinct also falls under the Inner West LGA. However, this Precinct will be dealt separately through future LEP amendment (Inner West LEP Phase 2C). In addition, other areas within the Corridor will deliver residential and job opportunities beyond this Planning Proposal and will be the subject of future LEP amendments.

3. Planning Proposal Provisions

Below is a summary of the proposed amendments to the IWLEP for the Planning Proposal area in the Parramatta Road Corridor:

· Amend land use zones for specific locations in Leichhardt, Taverners Hill and Kings Bay precincts to facilitate new dwellings and jobs.

· Introduce new heritage items and heritage conservation areas.

· Introduce new incentive Floor Space Ratio (FSR) and Height of Building (HOB) development standards.

· Introduce additional local provision that requires developments to satisfy the below criteria to access the incentive FSRs/HOBs:

o achieve an appropriate development pattern and high-quality built form

o provide an appropriate heritage response

o provide active street frontages

o achieve specific sustainability targets to transition to low carbon precincts

o incorporate mechanisms to reduce urban heat

o support sustainable transport modes, minimise traffic congestion and reduce private car dependency

o provide Affordable housing and Community Infrastructure Contributions (CIC) in Leichhardt precinct

o make satisfactory Regional Infrastructure Contributions (RICs) to State Government

o ensure that development is designed to reflect future transport infrastructure

o prior to any redevelopment taking place there is a commitment from NSW Government to introduce an on-street rapid transit system along Parramatta Road as required under the PRCUTS 2016.

For further details regarding these proposed provisions and strategic merit justification, refer to ATTACHMENT 1 and 2.

4. Planning Proposal Process

Council officers have undertaken a thorough and extensive process to prepare this Planning Proposal in accordance with the State Government’s ‘Gateway Process’ as set out under Part 3 of the EP&A Act 1979 and LEP Making Guideline 2021.

The Planning Proposal is currently at the initial stages of formal planning proposal process. Should Council resolve to support the Planning Proposal, it will be submitted to the Minister for Planning for Gateway Determination. DPE will then undertake a review and if it is considered to have strategic merit, will issue a report with conditions to proceed to public exhibition. The steps of the formal process are illustrated in Figure 3.

Figure 3 – Planning proposal process

5. Draft Development Control Plan Amendments and Contributions Plan

This Planning Proposal is accompanied with changes to existing Leichhardt, Marrickville and Inner West Comprehensive - Ashfield DCPs (ATTACHMENT 3) to deliver more detailed controls with respect to future built form and to support proposed LEP amendments in relation to sustainability, active frontages, heritage, among other matters. These draft DCP amendments have been prepared in accordance with the Division 3.6 of the EP&A Act 1979 and Division 2 of the EP&A Regulation 2021.

The draft DCP amendments include:

· Part G of Leichhardt DCP – a new Section 13 for part of Taverners Hill Precinct (west Leichhardt) and new Section 14 for part of Leichhardt Precinct (north of Parramatta Road).

· Part 9 of Marrickville DCP – a new Section 49 for part of Taverners Hill Precinct (Lewisham) and new Section 50 for part of Leichhardt Precinct (south of Parramatta Road).

· Part D of Inner West Comprehensive (Ashfield) DCP – a new Section 14 for Kings Bay Precinct.

The draft DCP amendments are envisaged to be exhibited at the same time as this Planning Proposal following Council endorsement and Gateway Determination from DPE.

A new comprehensive draft Inner West Development Contributions Plan 2022 is also nearing completion. This Plan has assessed the local infrastructure demands of population and job growth across the local government area to 2036, including the growth anticipated under this Planning Proposal. It is intended that the draft Inner West Development Contributions Plan is in effect prior to finalisation of this Planning Proposal.

6. Inner West Local Planning Panel

In accordance with Division 2.5 (2.19) of the EP&A Act 1979, the Planning Proposal was referred to the Inner West Local Planning Panel (IWLPP) by Council on 29 March 2022. The IWLPP has advised Council that the Planning Proposal has sufficient strategic merit for submission to Minister for Planning. The IWLPP Minutes are in ATTACHMENT 4.

7. Inner West Architectural Excellence and Design Review Panel

In accordance with Division 2 (15) of the EP&A Regulation 2021, the draft DCP amendments were referred to the Inner West Architectural Excellence and Design Review Panel (IW AEDRP) for advice on 5 April 2022. The EP&A Regulation 2021 require DCPs that include residential apartment buildings to be referred to the design review panel prior to approval by Council.

Council officers have consulted with the IW AEDRP early in the process to ensure that the draft DCP amendments support the intended outcomes of the Planning Proposal. The IW AEDRP have advised Council that they support the intent of the draft DCP amendments and have provided advice on a range of matters that will be considered by Council officers prior to public exhibition. The IW AEDRP Minutes are in ATTACHMENT 5.

8. Parramatta Road Corridor Precinct-wide Traffic and Transport Study

PRCUTS Implementation Plan 2016-2023 requires that ‘prior to any rezoning, a traffic and

transport study be prepared for the Corridor’. Council in partnership with DPE engaged Cardno Pvt Ltd to prepare a Traffic and Transport Plan for Camperdown, Leichhardt and Taverners Hill Precinct. This study is supplemented by a localised study for the Inner West area of Kings Bay Precinct. The Studies promote a modal hierarchy with a people first approach beginning with:

a. Active transport: including walking and cycling as well as facilities for people living with a disability and specialist transport services that support vulnerable people such as older people.

b. Public transport

c. Deliveries and freight

d. Private vehicles including motorbikes, taxies and ride share.

The studies identify that revitalisation of the corridor could facilitate road space reallocation that better supports the above modal hierarchy, including provision of 24-hour public transport/ mass transit lanes along Parramatta Road. The studies provide future actions and detailed recommendations with regards to Camperdown, Leichhardt, Taverners Hill and Kings Bay precincts. The Studies are in Appendix - 11 of the ATTACHMENT 2.

Council's primary responsibilities include the implementation of new car and bicycle parking controls, as well as improvements to:

· local roads;

· local active transport network; and

· areas of public domain.

As the Planning Proposal progresses, engagement with the State Government in relation to re-configuration of Parramatta Road for public transport and active transport improvements, as well as enhancement of the regional and local bicycle network will continue. This Planning Proposal was prepared based on the assumption that with increasing population and jobs, it will be essential to significantly improve public transport in the Corridor, and further, that any measures to increase traffic flow on Parramatta Road should only be introduced if they benefit active and public transport.

Approval is sought from Council to write to the Minister for Planning that commitments be put in place by the NSW Government for provision of on-street rapid transit system along Parramatta Road.

9. Community Consultation and Next Steps

Considerable community consultation has been undertaken in relation to the Parramatta Road Corridor. Preparation of PRCUTS and its suite of products was led by NSW Government and Urban Growth NSW. This included:

· Initial community and stakeholder consultation in late 2013

· Community consultation on preliminary draft strategy in late 2014

· Public exhibition of draft strategy from September 2015 to December 2015

· Consultation Outcomes Report released in May 2016

In addition, PRCUTS and its intended outcomes formed a component of consultation undertaken for the:

· Greater Sydney Region Plan, the Eastern City and Central City District Plans, and was extensively exhibited from 2016 to their adoption in 2018, and

· Inner West Local Strategic Planning Statement, Local Housing Strategy, Employment and Retail Lands Strategy and Integrated Transport Strategy that were exhibited throughout 2018 and 2019.

The community consultation of these foundational strategic planning documents have informed the preparation of this Planning Proposal to be considered by Council.

If supported by Council, the Planning Proposal will be forwarded to the Minister of Planning for Gateway Determination in accordance with Section 3.34 of EP&A Act 1979. If the proposal is considered to have strategic merit by the Minister, formal stakeholder and community consultation, including public agencies, will be undertaken in accordance with:

· the Inner West Community Engagement Framework

· legislative requirements of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulations

· any additional conditions as imposed by the Gateway Determination by DPE.

Statutory consultation is 28 days, however, Council officers intend to exhibit the Planning Proposal and supporting draft DCP amendments for 6 weeks. Based on the current work program, it is anticipated that public exhibition will occur in late 2022 or early 2023 depending upon Gateway Determination timeframes and conditions.

Following community consultation, a post-exhibition report with community engagement outcomes will be submitted to Council for consideration.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Council will be eligible to receive a $4.75 million grant under the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program for delivering high quality public and open spaces, if this Planning Proposal facilitates new housing to address the 6 to 10-year shortfall and is submitted to DPE for Gateway Determination by 30 June 2022.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Due to their large size, please follow the below link to Council’s website to access the attachments listed below:

https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/develop/plans-policies-and-controls/planning-proposals/planning-proposal-tracker/parramatta-road-corridor-stage-1-implementation-lep-phase-2a/parramatta-road-corridor-stage-1-implementation

Planning Proposal supporting studies (April 2022)

· Appendix 1 – Proposed LEP maps

· Appendix 2 – Urban Design Studies

o Appendix 2a- Architectus Leichhardt, Taverners Hill and Kings Bay Urban Design Review (June 2021)

o Appendix 2b - Inner West Council's Draft Structure Plan (October 2020)

o Appendix 2c - Leichhardt Council's Parramatta Road Urban Design Study (2016)

· Appendix 3 – Heritage Study and Inventory Sheets

· Appendix 4 – Economic Feasibility Assessment

· Appendix 5 – Flood Studies

· Appendix 6 – Preliminary Site Investigations

· Appendix 7 – Aircraft Noise Assessment

· Appendix 8 – Draft Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme

· Appendix 9 – Land Value Sharing Study

· Appendix 10 – Parramatta Road Corridor High Performance Buildings Background Information

· Appendix 11 – Parramatta Road Corridor Precinct-wide Traffic and Transport Study

· Appendix 12 – Parramatta Road Corridor Stage – 1 LEP Phase 2A Justification Study

· Appendix 13 – Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Plan (Inner West Council Masterplan)

· Appendix 14 – Parramatta Road Corridor Draft Infrastructure Schedule (Leichhardt Precinct)

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Planning Proposal Inner West LEP Parramatta Road Phase 2A (April 2022)
2.⇩	Planning Proposal Parramatta Road Corridor Supporting Studies (April 2022)
3.⇩	Draft Development Control Plan Amendments (April 2022)
4.⇩	Inner West Local Planning Panel - Meeting and Briefing Minutes (29 March 2022)
5.⇩	Inner West Architectural Excellence Design Review Panel Minutes (5 April 2022)

Council Meeting

10 May 2022

Item No: C0522(1) Item 5

Subject: Community Consultation - Draft Inner West Development Contribution Plan 2022 and supporting infrastructure needs studies

Prepared By: Katie Miles - Acting Team Leader Infrastructure Planning

Authorised By: Simone Plummer - Director Planning

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Supports the Inner West Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2022 and its supporting studies to be placed on community consultation in accordance with the Community Engagement Framework;

2. Authorise the General Manager to make minor/ technical modifications to the draft Inner West Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan prior to it being placed on public exhibition; and

3. Receives a post exhibition report for its consideration.

DISCUSSION

1. STATE GOVERNMENT REFORMS

The NSW Government is proposing to introduce new legislative changes to the local infrastructure contribution framework by July 2022 by amending the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, policy instruments and practice notes. The Government’s proposed changes were exhibited in October - December 2021 and one of the key changes proposed is to restrict the ability for Council to charge any contributions for community assets unless a contributions plan commences exhibition before the end of this financial year.

Consultation with the community commences before the end of this financial year to allow Council to operate under the existing local infrastructure contributions framework.

2. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

The community consultation is scheduled to commence in June 2022 and is intended to occur for a period of 5 weeks until July 2022. It will include:

· LGA wide mail notifications being sent to all residents and ratepayers.

· Invitation letters being sent to industry professionals and public authorities to provide comment.

· Documents and an interactive map being provided on Councils Your Say website.

· A public webinar to be facilitated by external community engagement consultants Cred Consulting and Council staff on the draft Contribution Plan and needs studies.

· Three ‘meet the planner’ drop-in sessions (9am-4pm) to be facilitated at each of Council’s Service Centres during the exhibition period.

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Figure 1: Summary of previous stakeholder consultation

Community consultation on the draft Contribution Plan and its supporting needs studies will occur in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Framework. To provide additional integrity and assurances, an independent community engagement specialist has been commissioned to assist with the engagement process. An independent evaluation report of all submissions made will be provided by the engagement specialist.

A report on the outcomes of the draft Contributions Plan public exhibition will be reported back to Council following the exhibition. The draft Contributions Plan includes a commitment to a review at least every five years to ensure it reflects updated population projections, infrastructure demand and cost, review of funds received, and consideration of Council’s capital works plan and strategic infrastructure priorities. This allows for a regular ‘health check’ of the plan, including ongoing financial sustainability.

It is recommended Council approve the draft Contributions Plan and its supporting studies for the purposes of community consultation. Once the contributions plan is adopted by Council it is envisaged that it will be updated every 5 years to take account of changing needs of the community.

3. BACKGROUND TO LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

Councils in NSW collect contributions from new development to help fund local infrastructure needed by the people that will live and work in the LGA under sections 7.11 and 7.12 (formerly sections 94 and 94A) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act).

Development contributions are made in accordance with an adopted local infrastructure development contributions plan. Such plans identify the forecast population growth in an area, the infrastructure needed to support that growth, and the contributions needed to fund the capital costs to Council of that infrastructure. The local infrastructure contributions plans ensure transparency and accountability for the community, developers and councils about the need to collect contributions for infrastructure and how councils will use the contributions.

Council’s Local Housing Strategy forecasts the Inner West population to continue to grow at approximately 1.1% annual population growth between 2022-2036. This is similar to its historic average population growth for the previous 20 years (1.1% annual population growth).

New residents and workers use parks, pools, libraries and local roads as they move into an area and contribute to the demand for Council services. If Council does not invest in new and upgraded local infrastructure to meet the needs of the people who will live and work in the LGA, service levels for the existing and future population will decline over time.

Inner West Council currently has nine (9) legacy contributions plans that apply to various parts of the LGA being:

1. Section 7.11 (s.94) Leichhardt Contributions Plan No. 1 – Open Space and Recreation (2005 – amended 2016)

2. Section 7.11 (s.94) Leichhardt Contributions Plan No. 2 – Community Facilities and Services (2005)

3. Section 7.11 (s.94) Leichhardt Contributions Plan No. 3 – Transport and Access (1999)

4. Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan for the former Leichhardt Area (2020)

5. Section 7.11 (s.94) Ashfield Contributions Plan (2010 – amended 2015)

6. Section 7.12 (s.94A) Ashfield Contribution Plan (2010 – amended 2015)

7. Section 7.11/7.12 Development Contribution Plan for the former Marrickville Area (2014)

8. Section 7.11/7.12 (s.94 and s.94A) Marrickville Contribution Plan (2004 Amendment No. 4)

9. Section 7.11/7.12 (s.94 and s.94A) Marrickville Contribution Plan (2014 – amended 2020).

There are differences between these existing plans in terms of their approach to levying contributions, with contributions rates of some plans being inconsistent with others. Some of the current plans are also more than 10 years old and no longer reflect current population projections, infrastructure demands and costs, or Council’s current infrastructure priorities.

4. KEY COMPONENTS OF DRAFT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN

The draft Inner West Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan (draft Contributions Plan), (Attachment 1) is intended to update and replace Council’s existing legacy development contributions plans. It has been prepared by reviewing current population projections, infrastructure needs and capital works priorities as identified in current Council strategies and plans.

Key components of the draft Contributions Plan including associated updates are outlined in the subsections below. These relate to proposed plan harmonisation, the type of plan (section 7.11 and section 7.12), population forecasts, works schedule, contribution rates, and transitional arrangements. Financial implications are also considered. Figure 2 indicates the land applicability map of the draft Contribution Plan.

Figure 2: Land Applicability Map of the draft Contribution Plan

Harmonisation

Periodic review of local infrastructure contribution plans are required to ensure future growth and demand is identified. The draft Contributions Plan seeks to harmonise the 9 existing contribution plan into a single new integrated and consolidated Draft Inner West s7.11 and 7.12 Development Contribution Plan. The draft Contributions Plan caters to the anticipated growth to occur in the Inner West LGA to 2036.

The draft Contributions Plan specifies the infrastructure investment that is needed to cater to future growth anticipated by the Inner West Local Strategic Planning Statement and Draft Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022, as well as their supporting strategic planning studies; the Local Housing Study and Strategy, Employment and Retail Lands Study and Strategy, and Integrated Transport Strategy.

Type of plan

The draft Contributions Plan retains the existing legacy plan approaches of applying section 7.11 contributions to development that will result in a net population increase, such as new apartment and office buildings, and section 7.12 contributions to other development, such as alterations and additions that will not result in a net population increase. Maintaining the ‘hybrid’ approach, involving both section 7.11 and section 7.12 contributions in the one plan, is considered to provide the best balance of income and flexibility.

Population forecasts

Population forecasts are an important element of local infrastructure contributions plans, as they are the key indicator of development, development-generated infrastructure demand, development generated infrastructure costs, and the resultant contributions rates needed to meet the costs. The draft Contributions Plan includes updated population forecasts, to align with Council strategies, including its adopted Local Housing Strategy.

These population forecasts are set out in Appendix D of the draft Contributions Plan (Attachment 1). The Appendix includes population forecasts for residents, workers and overnight visitors. This corresponds to the different types of anticipated development, that is, different types of residential accommodation, employment-generating development, and tourist and visitor accommodation.

Works schedule

The draft Contributions Plan includes an updated works schedule reflecting the updated population forecasts, development-generated infrastructure demand, needs studies and Council capital works priorities. Contributions must be in accordance with a contributions plan, including its works schedule. The works schedule sets out those works Council will fund and deliver using contributions collected from development.

The works schedule is set out in Appendix J of the draft Contributions Plan (Attachment 1) and are works recommended from a suite of infrastructure needs studies (Attachments 2-4). It contains 197 works items across four categories: open space and recreation, community facilities (including cultural facilities), transport, and drainage. A summary of the works program is provided in the table below.

Table 1: Summary of Draft Development Contributions Plan works schedule

Category	Items	Land cost	Capital cost	Total cost	Apportioned cost*	Unapportioned cost
Open space & recreation	35	$55.6m	$266.7m	$322.3m	$226.6m	$55.7m
Community facilities	21	$69.3m	$61.9m	$131.2m	$43.3m	$87.9m
Transport	129	$0.6m	$64.4m	$65m	$65m	$0m
Drainage	10	$0m	$79.8m	$79.8m	$26.3m	$53.4m
Total	195	$126m	$473m	$597m	$401m	$197m

*The draft works program has been prepared in accordance with key legal requirements underpinning Section 7.11 plans of ‘nexus’ and ‘apportionment’. ‘Nexus’ refers to the connection between development and identified infrastructure – only projects which can be demonstrated to meet a need created by future development can be included in the draft Contributions Plan.

'Apportionment’ refers to the share of infrastructure costs that can be recovered through development contributions – i.e. it is proportionate to the extent to which a works item is required to serve the demand created by new development.

Contribution rates

As noted, the draft Contributions Plan applies section 7.11 contributions to development that will result in a net population increase, and section 7.12 contributions to other development.

For section 7.12 contributions, the draft Contributions Plan applies the same rate as existing plans, that is, 1% of the development cost over $200,000. No change is proposed to the section 7.12 contributions rate.

Table 2: Existing and Draft Contribution Plan rates

Development type	Ashfield CP	Leichhardt CP	Marrickville CP	Draft CP
Per dwelling
1-bed	$10,809	$15,552	$16,055	$17,065
2-bed	$16,439	$20,000	$20,000	$20,000
3-bed	$20,000	$20,000	$20,000	$20,000
Per resident, excl. dwellings (eg boarding house/ co-living)	$8,127	$11,693	$12,071	$10,038
Per worker	$4,770	$2,000*	$2,159	$3,204

*Rate is an approximation.

The draft Contributions Plan section 7.11 rates are broadly equivalent to existing plan rates and are similar to most other Council rates in inner Sydney. Existing Ashfield rates are slightly lower as they reflect the former Council’s vision, priorities, infrastructure and land costs. The draft Contributions Plan updates these rates to align with other parts of the LGA. All rates are within the NSW Government’s cap of $20,000 per dwelling, introduced in 2012. The cap has not been indexed for inflation since then.

Transitional arrangements

Under the draft Contributions Plan’s proposed transitional provisions, the new contribution rates will apply to development applications lodged after the draft Contributions Plan’s commencement date but not before. This is so that existing development applications are not affected by any changes to development contributions that occur after their applications were lodged.

5. INFRASTRUCTURE ‘NEEDS’ STUDIES

Council commissioned three infrastructure needs studies and reviewed its flood risk management studies to inform the proposed work schedule included in the draft Contribution Plan. The purpose of the needs studies is to analyse current and future demands on infrastructure (see explanatory diagram at Figure 3). A contribution plan can only include infrastructure works that cater to the demands of future growth. The needs studies are intended to inform future infrastructure delivery and ensure readiness for future discussions and negotiations with Government and developers as opportunities arise.

Figure 3: Explanation diagram of the purpose of a Needs Study

Each of the supporting studies are discussed in the below subheadings. Each study has been informed by the anticipated population growth in Council’s adopted Local Housing Strategy, benchmarked against industry standards, and subject to rigorous auditing and mapping of existing assets across the Inner West local government area.

Community Assets Needs Study

Social infrastructure is a broad spectrum from open space to recreation facilities, to libraries and community centres. The Community Assets Needs Study analysed infrastructure demands relating to libraries, community facilities, and cultural assets (see Attachment 2).

Key challenges identified were that the Inner West has a high number of ageing or heritage community assets, and there is a heavy reliance on privately owned cultural venues to cater for future demand.

Key priorities recommended by the study include: upgrading existing buildings to ensure they are fit for purpose for the future, expand library and community spaces, upgrades to technology within existing assets, enhance parks as community spaces, and provide space for the significant LGBTQI+ community in the Inner West, and Council’s first publicly owned live music and performance venue.

Figure 4: Key recommendations from the Community Assets Needs Study

Recreational Needs Study Update

Since Council adopted the Recreational Needs Study – A Healthier Inner West (2018) there has been a number of changes at the local, regional and state level that necessitated a review, in order to align the population growth forecasts contained within the Inner West Local Housing Strategy with recreational needs. This study analysed current and future demands on open space and recreational facilities across the Inner West local government area (see Attachment 3).

Key challenges Council will face is the availability and cost of land to provide new parks and recreational areas, as increasing density means increasing demand and use of those assets. There is also inequality across the local government area in terms of access to open space – some areas have excellent access (such as those along water edges) whilst other have very limited access (across the centre of the LGA).

The study identified 5 planning priorities and strategies of how Council can meet some of these challenges, with a focus on increasing capacity, better linkages and access to nature (e.g. completion of the greenway masterplan, investigate the potential for a new aquatic centre and indoor recreational centre, reimagining streets as play areas, and pursuing joint use agreements with schools for public use of ovals and recreational facilities).

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Figure 5: The 5 Planning Priorities guiding future provision of recreational infrastructure

Traffic and Transport Needs Study

The purpose of this study was to review all existing transport infrastructure within the Inner West local government area across all travel modes, including walking, cycling, bus, taxi/ride share, car parking, ferry, light rail and heavy rail, to identify current and future travel patterns and network deficiencies (see Attachment 4). There are 717,000 trips made each weekday within the Inner West contributing to more than 22 million trips made in Metropolitan Sydney.

Key challenges identified was the scale of future transport needs as more residents, workers and visitors reside in the area. The journey to work analysis shows a significant proportion of trips made to access work locations in the LGA are made by car. The proximity to a rail line has a high influence on train use for accessing work, and in the northern half of the local government area, where no rail services current exist, means there is a higher reliance on buses to travel to work.

In locations forecast for future population growth including Dulwich Hill, Leichhardt (along the Parramatta Road Corridor), and Marrickville, the modelling suggests growing inefficiencies for motor vehicle focusing attention on the need for modal shift to ensure the efficiency of essential motor traffic can be maintained.

Key recommendations aim to cater for future demand for increasing journeys with increased efficiency in the use of public spaces as well as high-capacity transport options. This prioritises future works that optimise the use of existing street capacity with increased use of active and public transport, improved facilities for people with disabilities, and efficiency improvements to the road network.

Figure 6: Transport hierarchy for the Inner West, adopted by An Integrated Transport Strategy for Inner West 2020).

Drainage Infrastructure

Council has several flood risk management studies and plans that assess existing and future flood management issues across the 9 flood catchment areas within the Inner West. The draft Contribution Plan includes 10 planned works that will provide additional capacity to convey runoff and mitigate flooding in locations anticipated to experience growth. This will help to reduce risks to human life and property, ensure that roads in the catchment remain accessible during large storm events, and reduce the minimum floor level required for development. This will, in turn, help to enable additional development to occur.

The drainage works will benefit and support the provision of other infrastructure works included in the draft Contribution Plan including open space and recreation, community facilities and transport works.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The draft Contributions Plan will be part of Council’s Long Term Financial Plan and provide funding towards priorities in the Community Strategic Plan, as well as the capital works and delivery program and will be reviewed over time.

The draft Contributions Plan’s works program contains approximately $597 million of local infrastructure to be delivered over 14 years, from 2022 until 2036. Of this, approximately $401 million is apportioned to development and will be funded from contributions collected from development during this period. This equates to an annual average of approximately $28 million per year.

Due to their large size, a link is provided to obtain copies of the appendices associated with the infrastructure needs studies.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Draft Inner West Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan 2022
2.⇩	Community Assets Needs Study 2021
3.⇩	Recreation Needs Study Update 2021
4.⇩	Traffic and Transport Needs Study 2021

Council Meeting

10 May 2022

Item No: C0522(1) Item 10

Subject: Healthy Ageing Strategy And Action Plan 2022-2025

Prepared By: Claire Allon - Grants and Research support worker

Authorised By: Simon Watts - Social and Cultural Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopt the Draft Inner West Healthy Ageing Strategy 2022-2025 and note the Action Plan 2022-2025.

DISCUSSION

On 8 June 2021, Council endorsed the Draft Healthy Ageing Strategy and Action Plan 2022 – 2025 for public exhibition as noted below:

THAT the Inner West Healthy Ageing Strategy and Plan (2022-2025) go on exhibition:

a) The exhibition funding of the strategy is to be achieved through the “realignment of existing resources”. Detail regarding how existing resources will be “realigned” needs to be included with the strategy and action plan and exhibited concurrently

b) Where it is proposed to reduce or suspend funding for any program run by council. This should be made clear as part of the exhibition of this plan and alternative funding sources should be proposed for such programs;

c) As part of the community consultation, all residents should receive written notification, seeking submissions, about the exhibition of both the Cultural Strategy and Action Plan and the Healthy Ageing Strategy and Plan;

d) The exhibition period should be for a minimum of 40 days; and

e) Following exhibition, the Healthy Ageing Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2025) should be reported back to council for final endorsement or other actions.

Council extended the exhibition period to forty days and required notification on the exhibition to be delivered to every household seeking submissions during the public exhibition of the Healthy Ageing Strategy as part of the community consultation.

In response to the resolution a flyer was distributed to approximately 85,000 residences across the LGA between 9 August and 23 August 2021. The response to the promotion was 901 visitors to yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au, 185 downloads of the document, 67 online submissions, seven phone calls and ten email submissions were also received.

During Public Exhibition the promotion and method of engagement included:

· Online on yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au

· Flyer distributed to every household in the Inner West to notify and invite feedback

· Social media campaign

· Local democracy group meetings to invite submissions

· Phone support

The main themes from the Public Exhibition feedback are presented in the Engagement Outcomes Report (A to G) and relate to accessibility through codesign of infrastructure, communication, and transport. Residents are also concerned about housing affordability, safety, inclusion and want to participate in diverse ways. Changes to the Strategy and Action plan are outlined in the table under Officer Comments in the report.

· 97% of respondents support the strategy

· 3% do not support the strategy

Draft changes to the Strategy and the Action Plan have been marked in red denoting the engagement outcomes.

As set out in the outcomes report, key elements of feedback included:

Accessible Infrastructure to support active living

· Residents considered age-friendly public and green spaces and accessible, shaded outdoor seating as the most important elements to encourage and enable people to stay active as they age.

· Organisations also called for more accessible seating options and rest areas close to facilities used by older people; accessible paths of travel, including level footpaths and non-slip surfaces; and community transport options that can be booked on demand.

· Accessible infrastructure supports everyone at any stage of life including older people, but also those with prams/children, people living with dementia and people with mobility impairment.

Codesign of accessible infrastructure

· Building accessible infrastructure means that everyone can get around safely all the time. Residents want to be consulted and be invited to participate in the codesign of infrastructure upgrades and solutions to getting around.

Accessible communication

· Accessible communication helps support older people to develop and maintain their connections. Digital and traditional means of communication provide information on contributing and participating.

Accessible transport for better connectivity

· Transport to work, shopping, facilities, and services is important to older people. Local community bus services, accessible rail and light rail stations, and active transport modes like cycling and walking routes were specifically mentioned.

Housing affordability and diversity

· The availability of affordable, accessible, and adaptable housing options is very important. Ensuring people can live and work close to their longstanding communities is important, as is the provision of information on the types of diverse accommodation available.

Safety

· Pedestrian sovereignty while sharing pathways with cyclists and other mobility devices was mentioned by several residents. The need for more traffic calming in residential streets was also mentioned.

· Preparedness for climate change and the effects of isolation, staying well in extreme weather events and adapting due to the COVID pandemic were also mentioned.

Social Participation

· Residents value activities that help them stay active and connected including activism, art, dance, exercise in parks, learning, sharing, storytelling, swimming, volunteering. Participation and inclusion for people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability or people living with dementia need consideration in Council planning. Intergenerational participation through schools, childcare centres and residential age care was supported with enthusiasm.

Council also exhibited elements of the adoption motions and Council’s response to the motion as shown in the table below:

THAT Council endorse the Draft Inner West Healthy Ageing Strategy and Action Plan (2022- 2025) for Public Exhibition with the following additions:

Motion Content

Motion

Response

1a)

The exhibition funding of the strategy is to be achieved through the “realignment of existing resources”. Detail regarding how existing resources will be “realigned” needs to be included with the strategy and action plan and exhibited concurrently

The Strategy contains two relevant actions at point 1.6 in the action plan:
a. Evaluate how Council initiatives for older people contribute to the creation of wellbeing
b. Evaluation findings inform recommendations on future program support and on existing major funding recipients

In 2022/23 it is proposed to evaluate both Council's existing $90,000 investment in programming for wellbeing support for residents as they age, along with Council's $350,641 investment in major funding partners. Any proposed funding changes will be recommended for Council decision in time for the 2023/24 budget.

1b)

Where it is proposed to reduce or suspend funding for any program run by council. This should be made clear as part of the exhibition of this plan and alternative funding sources should be proposed for such programs

Neither the Strategy nor the accompanying action plan contain a proposal for a funding reduction.

1c)

As part of the community consultation, all residents should receive written notification, seeking submissions, about the exhibition of both the Cultural Strategy and Action Plan and the Healthy Ageing Strategy and Plan

This will occur in the most cost-effective manner possible from 9 August 2021, in the same delivery as Council's quarterly newsletter. The total additional cost of printing and distributing the flyer was $16,856.

1d)

The exhibition period should be for a minimum of 40 days; and

Open 19 July 2021, Close 19 September 2021

1e)

Following exhibition, the Healthy Ageing Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2025) should be reported back to council for final endorsement or other actions.

For consideration on 12 April 2022

THAT the following be added to the Healthy Ageing Action Plan as short-term actions prior to exhibition:

Motion Content

Motion

Response

2a)

That an expansion of funding for participation support for older people be explored and reported back to Council

The action plan point proposes at 1.6 to develop a framework to procure and prioritise healthy ageing initiatives. In year one Council will evaluate how Council initiatives for older people contribute to the creation of wellbeing and evaluation findings will inform recommendations on future program support and on existing major funding recipients.

2b)

That Council’s Affordable Housing Policy be revised to deliver housing support for older people, and particularly older women

Revision of Council’s Affordable Housing Policy in line with this resolution will be undertaken concurrently with a revision to update Council’s Voluntary Planning Agreements Policy and updates to the Affordable Housing Policy to reflect changing legislation.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

In 2022/23, the first year of the Strategy, key evaluation and start up research will be undertaken from existing resources including an allocation of $25,000 to support implementation.

Council’s annual investment in Healthy Ageing programs budget includes two full time staff and a $90,000 programming budget, allocated in the following way:

· $50,000 to deliver Healthy Ageing programs

· $16,000 Seniors Festival

· $35,000 to deliver Healthy Ageing; allocated to deliver collaborative initiatives addressing current issues including Inner West Dementia Alliance, Multicultural Ageing collaborative, Seniors Rights and Elder Abuse and Ageism Inner West Dementia Alliance (20 organisations); intergenerational initiatives.

From the $50,000 programming allocation above, $28,740 per annum supports the following:

· Zentangle: Fortnightly at $170 per session x 22 sessions per annum = $3,740 per annum. Also included is the Annandale Community Centre $3,762 venue fee waiver per annum. This program has 6 – 16 participants per session. Council has been supporting Zentangle for 6 years.

· Seniors Arts Classes: Council has been funding the same provider for 12 years. This involves two 2 classes per fortnight for which a contractor is paid $11,000 per annum. In addition, also included is the Herb Greedy Hall $6,700 venue fee waiver per annum. This program has a maximum of 30 participants.

· Choir: Council has been funding the same provider for 15 years. This programming occurs in two locations:

o Annandale: $7,000 per annum for a contractor for a weekly service for 15 participants. Also included is the Annandale Community Centre $7,560 venue fee waiver per annum.

o Marrickville: $7,000 per annum for a contractor for a weekly service for 28 participants. Also included is the Dulwich Hill Seaview Street $7,700 venue fee waiver per annum.

This programming will continue to be funded in 2022/23 and during that time it will be evaluated according to the commitment at 1.6 of the Action Plan, and recommendations made to Council on the future of this financial assistance.

Council’s Healthy Ageing investment also supports the delivery and development of programs and initiatives in a number of ways including:

· Access to venues via fee waiver

· Providing annual grants

· Promoting and supporting services and not for profit organisations who deliver programs

· Partnership and collaboration

· Pilot initiatives

· Hosting activities and events (free or for which the participants pay the facilitator directly).

The evaluation findings will inform recommendations on any future program support and on existing major funding recipients. Should any additional funding be required for subsequent years will be considered in the development of the new Delivery Plan and Community Strategic Plan.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Engagement Outcomes Report
2.⇩	Healthy Ageing Strategy 2022-2025
3.⇩	Healthy Ageing Action Plan 2022-2025

Council Meeting

10 May 2022

Item No: C0522(1) Item 30

Subject: Question on Notice: Christian Brothers High School Lewisham

From: Councillor Liz Atkins

In April 2018 Determination No. 200300504 dated 3 June 2004 was modified to permit not more than 1350 students being enrolled at Christian Brothers High School Lewisham without the prior approval of the Council to ensure that the intensity of the use of the premises is not increased without a further review of the off-street parking facilities, traffic, noise, and amenity impacts of the development. Additional conditions were included in the modified determination including:

· preparation of a detailed Operational Traffic Management Plan (OTMP) by CBHS’s traffic consultant and submitted to Council’s Traffic Engineer for review and approval subject to inclusion of 8 specific matters

· all measures in the OTMP to be implemented within 6 months

· a new independent traffic survey to be carried out within 12 months of the updated OTMP

· staff of the school to be responsible for conducting litter patrols within the streets adjoining/surrounding the school

· the school to establish a complaints handling system including designated contact persons and complaints register available to Council on request

· the school to establish a Community Liaison Committee to contact and involve local residents to manage community relations associated with the operation of the school within the local community, NSW Police to be invited to participate in the committee

· within 12 months of the date of the modified consent the school to prepare a Strategic Plan that addresses its future, particularly in terms of its growth and development, the school to consult with Council’s Development Assessment Manager to determine the final parameters of the plan, including future community consultation.

To assist with public accountability, answers to the following questions would be appreciated.

Question 1

Has a detailed Operational Traffic Management Plan complying with the modified determination been submitted and approved?

Answer

Condition 8 of DA200300504.01 required CBHS to prepare a detailed Operation TMP and a Green Travel Plan. These were submitted to Council on 27 November 2018 in an email and the Green Travel Plan was updated and a copy sent to Council in an email dated 7 January 2019 Copies of the TMP and updated Green Travel Plan are attached. In December 2018 the operational Traffic Management Plan was approved by the relevant Council Officer and In March 2019 the updated Green Travel Plan and was reviewed and deemed satisfactory by the relevant Council Officer.

Question 2

Has that Plan been fully implemented and complied with?

Answer

The Traffic Management Plan outlines a number of requirements on parking behaviour, driving behaviour, staff requirements and behavioral-change initiatives that require continued review to maintain compliance. As per the conditions of consent, it is the responsibility of Christian Brothers High School to ensure that the traffic management plan is implemented and reviewed on an annual basis.

Council officers will continue to attend the site to observe compliance with observable conditions and action will be taken with respect to illegal parking behaviour such as parking across driveways and extended parking in drop-off/pick-up zones. Illegal driving behaviour such as illegal u-turns and speeding will be referred to the NSW Police for action. Should significant non-compliance be observed, Council officers will arrange to meet the school to assist in ensuring the plan is better implemented.

For reference, a review of the TMP indicates a number of actions that are able to be observed and in some cases enforced by Council:

· staff/parents/visitors park in accordance with signage

· staff/parents/visitors not double park, block driveway access, undertake illegal u-turns or speeding

· students use kerb-side doors only

· Drop-off pick-up only on the school frontage of The Boulevarde

· Allocate staff to monitor traffic and parking, including:

o 2 staff on The Boulevarde both morning and afternoon;

o 2 staff on Denison Road that walk and load the buses in the afternoon;

o 1 staff in the morning and afternoon at the Denison Road gate.

· Pedestrians should use pedestrian crossings pm The Boulevarde, on Denison Road and Toothill Street

Actions that cannot be readily observed and are the school’s responsibility:

· Regular communication of the TMP to staff and administration,

· Regular communication of the TMP to parents and students,

· Annual review of the TMP,

· Promote car-pooling,

· Promote community initiatives like Ride 2 School Day,

· Prepare a Transport Access Guide (TAG).

Question 3

Was the traffic survey carried out?

Answer

In July 2019 a 12-month review of the Traffic Management Plan and Green Travel Plan was undertaken (refer to attachment). As part of this review, traffic surveys in the form of Transport Mode Split for Students, parking and intersection counts at relevant intersections surrounding the school were undertaken and included in this review.

Question 4

Are litter patrols being carried out?

Answer

Condition 3b of the modified consent required –

The staff of the school being responsible for conducting litter patrols within the streets

adjoining/surrounding the school being, at minimum, along Denison Road and The

Boulevarde between Eltham Street and Toothill Street and along Eltham Street and

Toothill Street between Denison Road and The Boulevarde. Litter patrols must be

undertaken twice a week during school operation. The litter patrol is to include the

collection of any identified litter and disposal to school bins.

This condition does not require the school to develop or provide a reporting regime to Council. Council assumes voluntary compliance unless it has evidence to the contrary.

A subsequent search of Council request system identified one (1) complaint in 2019 indicating that leaves and litter were entering the street gutters.

Given the lack of reported issues there is insufficient evidence for Council to form the opinion that the school are not satisfying this condition.

Question 5

Has a complaints handling system been established and has Council inspected the register?

Answer

Christian Brothers' High School has implemented a complaints handling system. It is not a requirement of Council to inspect the Complaints Register.

The following information is provided on Christian Brothers' High School website should you wish to submit a complaint:

Complaints
Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham's School Leadership Team is committed to handling your concerns effectively and efficiently.
Your voice and experience is important to us. We commit to manage and promptly resolve complaints received from families, students, former students, former students' families and other key stakeholders as part of continual improvement and appropriate management of the School.

You can make a complaint by selecting feedback on the drop down on the enquiry form. These matters will be directed to and overseen by the Deputy Principal.

For more on the Complaints Management at Christian Brothers High School please see EREA Complaints Management

Policy https://www.cbhslewisham.nsw.edu.au/privacy-policy/ or call the school on tel:+61-2-8585-1744 and ask to speak to the Deputy Principal regarding a complaint.

Below is a link to the school's Complaints Management Policy and Guidelines.

complaints-handling-policy-guidelines-sept-2018.pdf (erea.edu.au)

Christian Brothers' High School can also be contacted via their ‘Contact Us’ page, by phone and by email.

Question 6

Has a Community Liaison Committee been established which meets regularly?

Answer

Christian Brothers' High School has an established Community Liaison Committee.
The Committee has not met in the last two years due to restrictions and concerns relating to Covid-19. Due to the ongoing large number of Covid-19 cases, the Committee has not planned to meet in the short term. This will be reviewed in the coming months.

Question 7

Has the school prepared a Strategic Plan as required by the modified determination? What community consultation is required by the Strategic Plan?

Answer

Christian Brothers' High School has a five-year Strategic Plan which is reviewed annually. Community consultation is not required by the school for the Strategic Plan. If however a member of the community would like to provide feedback or be informed of any future plans for the school, they can contact the school directly.

Question 8

What action has been taken by Council to ensure that all the conditions of the modified determination are being complied with?

Answer

The modified consent conditions did not establish an ongoing requirement for Council, or any other body, to undertake programmed compliance inspections. This is consistent with the majority of consents, where voluntary compliance is the expectation.

Council is the appropriate regulatory body for the investigation of allegations of noncompliance. A search of Council records indicates the follow requests have been received by Council

	2019	2020	2021	2022	Grand Total
Row Labels
Abandoned Vehicle	1				1
Building Certification Enquiry		1			1
Development Advisory – Duty Planning Officer		1			1
Illegal Parking	1	1	1	1	4
Parking and Traffic Signs - New			1		1
Pedestrian Crossings and Intersections		1	1		2
Pollution			6	5	11
Pothole	1				1
Public Trees	1	1			2
Specific Councillor Request				1	1
Specific GM Request			3		3
Street Signage - Damaged/Missing			1		1
Grand Total	4	5	13	7	29

The requests came from 8 individual residents, excluding those reported by school staff

Drilling down into those complaints referred directly for investigation by Officers,

The pollution complaints stemmed from two main issues

· being deliveries being received early mornings, which accounted for 6 complaints, which was investigated and resolved by Officers to customers satisfaction.

· Volume of the school’s bells/loudspeaker system which accounted for 4 of the complaints, which was investigated, and Council Officers determined was not in breach.

Of the reported illegal parking matters, all were investigated and where an offence was observed penalties were issued.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Attachment to Question 1 - Traffic Management Plan CBHS Lewisham - November 2018
2.⇩	Attachment to Question 1 - Green Travel Plan - January 2019
3.⇩	Attachment to Question 3 - TMP and GTP 12 Month Review - DA200300504 01 - 68 The Boulevarde Lewisham

Ward	Item
Baludarri (Balmain)	6-8 Parsons Street, Rozelle - Lines and Signage Plan
	Speeding on Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield
	Vehicle sensor on Mary Street, Lilyfield
Gulgadya (Leichhardt)	Sydney Steet Party - Lackey Street/Smith Street, Summer Hill and Norton Street, Leichhardt
	Bland Street, Haberfield - Proposed Raised Pedestrian Crossing
	Unnamed Lane, Leichhardt (opposite rear garage of 100 James Street) - Proposed No Parking Zone
	Frederick Street at John Street, Ashfield-Pedestrian fatality
	Updates on Waratah Street and City West Link, Haberfield
	Request for cyclists excepted on left turn lane on Ramsay Street, Haberfield
Midjuburi (Marrickville)	Llewellyn Street, Marrickville - Removal of concrete median island
Djarrawunang (Ashfield)	Victoria Street, Seaview Street and Prospect Road, Summer Hill- External roadwork facilities- Development extension to Trinity Grammar School (Application SSD-10371)
	Sydney Steet Party - Lackey Street/Smith Street, Summer Hill and Norton Street, Leichhardt
	Incident at intersection of Norton Street and Holden Street, Ashfield
	Parking on Kensington Road at Liverpool Road, Summer Hill
Damun (Stanmore)	Nil. See All Wards.
All Wards	Update on 30km/h speed zone trial

Type	Number
Boarding houses*	230
Backpackers	4
Group homes	21
Hostel	8
Motel/Hotel/Serviced apartments	40

Action	Budget	Year
SSROC Organics Transfer Facility Options Analysis funded from Local Council AWT Local Transition Fund received from NSW EPA by IWC.	$60,000	FY 2021/22, 2022/23
FOGO Procurement Market Sounding funded from Local Council AWT Local Transition Fund received from NSW EPA by IWC.	$60,000	FY 2022/23
FOGO Roll Out EPA Better Waste and Recycling Fund organics grant IWC previously received $815,000 grant for FOO roll out.	TBA ~ Up to $1. 3 million	FY 2023/34
FOGO Service budget	$860,000	Allocated 2022/23

1.⇩	Draft Development Control Plan (Tree DCP 2022)
2.⇩	Tree DCP Council report October 2021

1.⇩	Letter From Mayor to Minister of Planning
2.⇩	Response from Minister of Planning to Mayor

1.⇩	Lilyfield Skate Plaza Part 5 decision statement FINAL 27-04-22
2.⇩	Lilyfield Skate Plaza REF_Final_27-04-2022

1.⇩	IWC Investment Report - March 2022
2.⇩	IWC Economic & Investment Portfolio Commentary - March 2022

1.⇩	Compartive Cost
2.⇩	Pruning in Victoria Rd and Walenore St