Agenda of Council Meeting - Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Council Meeting

14 June 2022

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 May 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 Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Director Planning
Cathy Edwards-Davis	Director Infrastructure
Ruth Callaghan Beau-Jane De Costa Matthew Pearce Harjeet Atwal Daniel East Daryl Jackson	Director Community Acting Director Corporate General Counsel Senior Manager Planning Manager Strategic Planning Chief Financial Officer
Katherine Paixao	Acting Senior Manager Governance and Risk

APOLOGIES: Nil

A request from Channel 9 to film the meeting was granted by Council.

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Clr Scott declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 4 Parramatta Road Corridor Stage 1 Planning Proposal and supporting Development Control Plan amendments (Inner West LEP Phase 2A) as her house is within the Taverner’s Hill development precinct that is the subject of the proposal. This will not affect her ability to consider the matter impartially and she will remain for the debate and vote.

Clr Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 9 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 19 April 2022 as he works in the Office of the State Member who has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. He will leave the meeting during discussion and voting as the member participated directly in the meeting.

Motion: (Smith/Stephens)

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: (Drury/Scott)

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 12 April 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

PUBLIC FORUM

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

Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 6:56 pm.

Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at 6:58 pm.

C0522(1) Item 21 Notice of Motion: Vale Betty Mason

Motion: (Da Cruz/Stamolis)

That Council work with Betty Mason’s family and friends to install a Historical Marker, in an appropriate location, acknowledging Betty’s contribution to Annandale.

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

C0522(1) Item 1 Condolence Motion: Nectarios (Necta) Papanicolaou

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Howard)

That Council write a letter of condolence to the family of Necta Papanicolaou, expressing our sadness at his sudden passing and acknowledging his service and contribution to the Dulwich Hill community.

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

C0522(1) Item 34 Mayoral Minute: Old Balmain Leagues Club Fire

Motion: (Byrne)

That Council:

1. Notes that responsibility for the Balmain Leagues Club site rests with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) who have failed the residents of the Inner West in their duty to ensure the site is safe, resulting in the fire of the afternoon of 7 May 2022;

2. Calls upon TfNSW to step up to its responsibility, secure the site, manage the ongoing aftermath of the fire and demolish the derelict building;

3. Calls upon the NSW Government to declare their intentions for the use of the site one way or another; and

4. Pending staff advice, proceed with issuing a demolition order for the derelict building if the Government fails to act.

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

C0522(1) Item 35 Mayoral Minute: Master Plan for the Upgrade of Leichhardt Oval

Motion: (Byrne)

That:

1. Council begins work on formulating a new Master Plan for the upgrading and renovation of facilities at Leichhardt Oval in anticipation of an expected significant NSW Government financial contribution;

2. The Master Plan preserve and protect the heritage of the ground, including the Wayne Pearce Hill and Keith Barnes Stand, while providing the modern seating and facilities the ground desperately needs; and

3. The Master Plan is to include consideration of the following:

· The ground hosts a minimum of six Wests Tigers home games a year;

· A major new grandstand providing modern seating for professional sport;

· A Museum of Inner West Rugby League;

· Modern amenities including new change rooms, toilets, food outlets and screens;

· New function facilities;

· Improved parking;

· Opening the ground up to the public as a community centre during the week; and

· An upgrade of the adjoining Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre providing improved gym, rehabilitation and aquatic facilities for users of Leichhardt Oval and the community.

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 Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring Items 10, 15, 16 and 19 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 (Scott/Stephens)

That Items 10, 15, 16 and 19 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

C0522(1) Item 10 Healthy Ageing Strategy And Action Plan 2022-2025

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

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

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

C0522(1) Item 15 Superannuation Contribution Payment for Councillors

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

That Council resolves for the Mayor and Councillors to receive superannuation contribution payments from 1 July 2022, in accordance with Section 254B of the Local Government Act 1993.

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

C0522(1) Item 16 Creative Inner West Cultural Strategy 2022-2025

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

THAT Council adopt Creative Inner West: Cultural Strategy 2022 – 2025 and note the Creative Inner West: Action Plan 2022 – 2025.

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

C0522(1) Item 19 Food and Garden Organics Service to all Inner West Council
households

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

That Council:

1. Notes the project outline in this report to deliver a Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) service to all Inner West Households by 2024

2. Notes the uptake and success of the Food Organics Service available to all apartments in the Inner West

3. Writes a letter of appreciation to Randwick Council for providing Inner West with a FOGO briefing

4. Receive a report at the August 2022 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

C0522(1) Item 2 Tree Management DCP review 2022

Motion: (Smith/Scott)

That:

1. Council note that a record 3,200 mature street trees have been planted in the Inner West in the last two years:

2. Council note that no less than $2 million is committed to towards tree planting - per year, every year - and another 800 trees are due to be planted by the end of 2022;

3. Council place the attached draft Tree Management component of the Development Control Plan (TREE DCP 2022) on public exhibition;

4. The draft Tree DCP 2022 be reported back to Council with the community feedback results;

5. Given the very high and increasing number of flats, units and other multi-dwelling developments in the Inner West, Councils Tree DCP should not only refer to dwelling houses it should also cover flats, units and multi-dwelling developments. Council should make appropriate modifications to the Tree DCP to account for flats, units and other multi-dwelling developments; and

6. Council to review the advice from the briefing of February 2020 which recommended that the DCP be amended to refer any building being lawfully used for occupation as a residential dwelling.

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 (Stamolis/Da Cruz)

That:

1. Given the very high and increasing number of flats, units and other multi-dwelling developments in the Inner West, Councils Tree DCP should not only refer to dwelling houses it should also cover flats, units and multi-dwelling developments. Council should make appropriate modifications to the Tree DCP to account for flats, units and other multi-dwelling developments; and

2. Council to review the advice from the briefing of February 2020 which recommended that the DCP be amended to refer any building being lawfully used for occupation as a residential dwelling.

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

As the Amendment was carried, it has been incorporated into the Primary motion.

C0522(1) Item 3 Review of Affordable Housing Policy

Motion: (Griffiths/Smith)

That Council endorse the revised Affordable Housing Policy with amendment to appendix 2 that ensures council affordable housing residents, in mixed developments, have equal access to services as all other private residents of the accommodation.

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

C0522(1) Item 4       Parramatta Road Corridor Stage 1 Planning Proposal and
      supporting Development Control Plan amendments (Inner West
      LEP Phase 2A)

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Stamolis)

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.

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

C0522(1) Item 5      Community Consultation - Draft Inner West Development
     Contribution Plan 2022 and supporting infrastructure needs
     studies

Motion: (Drury/Lockie)

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, subject to the following specific amendments to the Framework:

a) At least one of the 'meet the planner' drop-in sessions to be held on the weekend; and

b) A public meeting to be held on the Contribution Plan.

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.

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

C0522(1) Item 6 Customer Service Review Update and Committee Representation

Motion: (Scott/Shetty)

That Council:

1. Determines the 3 Councillor representatives for the Customer Service sub-committee are Clr Scott (Chair), Clr Tsardoulias and Clr Shetty;

2. Notes the customer service improvements already undertaken, as outlined in the report, and requests that with regard to the inclusion of a Senior Manager’s name as the sign-off on customer service letters, that a direct phone number is also added; and

3. Approve the Terms of Reference as detailed in Attachment 1, subject to the following amendments:

a) Sub-Committee Composition

5.1 Voting Members

● Three Councillor Representatives (one to be the Chair), as determined by Council

● Four Community Representatives, as determined by an Expression of Interest to be overseen by the Chair and General Manager

● General Manager

b) 5.3.Chairperson

     Sub-committee meetings will be chaired by a Councillor as determined by
     Council, in the absence of the Chair the sub-committee will elect a Chair by
    the majority of voting members.

c) 7 Meetings

7.1 Agenda Meetings and Webcasting

The agenda shall be determined by the Chair and the General Manager.

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

C0522(1) Item 7 Draft term sheet for Western Harbour Tunnel

Motion: (Scott/Drury)

That Council grants authority to the General Manager to negotiate with Transport for New South Wales with a view to finalising and signing an Interface Agreement.

Motion Carried

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

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

C0522(1) Item 8 Streetscape Maintenance Service Standard

Motion: (Scott/Drury)

That Council:

1. Endorse the inhouse service delivery of the parks and verge mowing programs within the former Ashfield Council area; and

2. Increase the service standard for verge maintenance to a 20 working day cycle from October to March and a 40 day working cycle from April to September.

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 (Stamolis)

That Council investigates the increase of the service standard on the verge mowing to a 20 day cycle to all year.

This amendment lapsed for want of seconder

Councillor Howard left the Meeting at 8:34 pm as he declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 9 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 19 April 2022 as he works in the Office of the State Member who has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee.

Councillor D'Arienzo left the Meeting at 8:35 pm.

C0522(1) Item 9 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 19 April 2022

Motion: (Scott/Da Cruz)

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 April 2022 be received and the recommendations be adopted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Crs D'Arienzo and Howard

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

Councillor D'Arienzo returned to the Meeting at 8:37 pm.

C0522(1) Item 11 Reconciliation Action Plan

Motion: (Howard/Drury)

That the draft Reconciliation Action Plan be endorsed for Public Exhibition.

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

C0522(1) Item 12 Ending Period Poverty in the Inner West

Motion: (Scott/Atkins)

THAT Council receive and note the report.

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

C0522(1) Item 13 2021/22 Third Quarter Budget Review

Motion: (Drury/Stamolis)

That the Third Quarter Budget Review for 2021/22 be 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

C0522(1) Item 14 Adoption of Code of Meeting Practice

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

That Council adopts the Code of Meeting Practice, shown in Attachment 1.

Motion Carried

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

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

Amendment (Da Cruz/Lockie)

That clause 10.22 is amended to allow speakers 3 minutes.

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

Amendment (Griffiths/Stamolis)

That clause 9.19 be removed ‘A Councillor may ask up to 3 questions per item on the agenda’, with sequent renumbering.

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

Procedural motion (Smith/Byrne)

That the meeting be adjourned for 10 minutes.

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 8.55pm

The meeting recommenced at 9.08pm

C0522(1) Item 17 Review of the Regulatory Framework for Boarding House
Inspections

Motion: (Smith/Atkins)

That:

1. Noting the inadequacy of the response received from the NSW Minister for Planning and Homes, organise a petition campaign calling on the NSW Government to commit to a joint state and local government review of boarding house regulation and management and sufficient resourcing of local councils for inspection;

2. Council write to the respective Minister for Planning and the Minister for Small Business and Fair Trading seeking a more proactive approach to ensuring that boarding houses applying for registration with Fair Trading have the appropriate development consent. This includes:

a) relevant fire safety standards,

b) appropriate kitchen and bathroom facilities for the number of residents,

c) annual review of fire safety for the protection of residents.

3. Council endorse the boarding house inspection regime outlined in this report;

4. Council continue to advocate for a partnership approach from NSW Government State Agencies in order to assist boarding house residents in securing safe and healthy accommodation;

5. Council write letters to all 4 State MPs seeking better funding for Council inspections and enforcement;

6. Council notes that:

a) boarding houses provide low cost accommodation to low income and vulnerable people;

b) IWC LGA has largest number of boarding houses of any LGA in NSW and therefore needs State funding assistance to carry out Council obligations under the Boarding House Act; and

c) currently Council receives no assistance from State in relation to boarding houses

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 (Shetty/Da Cruz)

That an extension of time of one (1) minute for Councillor Stamolis to speak on the motion in item 16 be granted.

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

C0522(1) Item 18 Lilyfield Skate Plaza Part 5 Approval

Motion: (Scott/Byrne)

That Council:

1. Receive and note the report;

2. Note that in addition to the 10 trees to be planted around the perimeter of the skate plaza that 32 additional trees will be planted within Leichhardt Park to offset the proposed tree removal;

3. Commit to, in addition to replacing the “not well-maintained” trees at the skate park site one for one per the report, planting the first new microforest in the Inner West as committed at the February 2022 Meeting of Council in proximity to the skate park; and

4. Note that the Leichhardt Park Plan of Management proposes to reduce Link Road between LPAC and Leichhardt No3 to one way traffic and to establish a designated pedestrian and cycle paths between the LPAC forecourt and the skate plaza and lower foreshore level, on the water side of the Link Road.

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

Councillor Griffiths left the Meeting at 9:55 pm.

C0522(1) Item 20 Investment Report at 31 March 2022

Motion: (Stamolis/Shetty)

That Council:

1. Notes the strong fall in investment performance through 2022 to date;

2. Explain this fall in performance and its impact on Council finances by way of a report to Council in June 2022; and

3. Councils investment report shows that it has invested $253 million but total restrictions & working funds are recorded as $358 million. Can Council explain the differences and report back in June 2022.

Motion Lost

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

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

Absent: Cr Griffiths

Foreshadowed Motion (Drury/Scott)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Griffiths

Councillor Griffiths returned to the Meeting at 9:56 pm.

C0522(1) Item 22 Notice of Motion: Encouraging Verge Gardens

Motion: (Griffith/D’Arienzo)

That:

1. The draft Verge Garden Policy will encourage residents to garden on the verge; and

2. Upon finalisation of the Verge Garden Policy Council will initiate a verge gardening competition across the Local Government Area, the competition will:

a) be detailed in a future report to Council;

b) offer interested residents with a limited number of free native and appropriate plants to be planted on the verge and used in the competition;

c) offer prizes; and

d) advertise winning verges through the council newsletter and on the Council website.

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

C0522(1) Item 23 Notice of Motion: Reusable Sanitary Product Rebate

Motion: (Scott/Shetty)

That Council:

1. Acknowledges many sanitary and hygiene products, including disposable nappies, tampons and pads cannot be recycled, contributing to landfill;

2. Commits to a 12-month trial of a rebate program on 50% of the purchase price for $100 rebate on the purchase of reusable sanitary products and a $150 rebate on the purchase of reusable nappies in the 2022-2023 Budget, capped at $30,000;

3. Notes the trial will be funded through the remainder of an existing grant from the Better Waste Recycling Fund provided to Council by the Environmental Protection Agency; and

4. Notes similar Council programs that have been successfully run in other local government areas including Parramatta, Hornsby, Blacktown and Penrith councils.

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

C0522(1) Item 24 Notice of Motion: Illegal Dumping on Residential Streets

Motion: (Howard/Langford)

That Council:

1. Notes an increase in reports of illegal dumping on residential streets across the Inner West, particularly following recent wet weather, and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on council services;

2. Acknowledges Council’s free booked clean up service provides a flexible, efficient and environmentally beneficial service for residents;

3. As soon as possible, undertakes a comprehensive and targeted education campaign to tackle illegal dumping of rubbish on streets across the Inner West - with information on a prominent page in the Inner West News, local media, social media and on the Council website, stickers and decals on Council trucks and vehicles - focused on;

a) How to use the booked clean up service;

b) How to report illegal dumping;

c) Local opportunities to reuse, swap and share, including online groups, resale platforms and local reuse organisations; and

d) The financial, social and environmental cost to the community of illegal dumping.

4. As part of its education campaign, engages with real estate agents to provide information to tenants or owners who are relocating about the booked clean up service and engages with strata committees to better manage collections;

5. Increases patrols of dumping hotspots; and

6. Increases and employs Council’s social media budget for the purpose of promoting core services that benefit the local community.

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 (Stamolis/Da Cruz)

That Council:

1. Notes the widespread community concern about Council’s booked clean-up service and how this makes streets and suburbs continually look untidy;

2. Note community concern about the significantly lower rates of reuse and recycling as a result of moving to booked Council services; and

3. Note that residents are concerned that the Council booked service has led to greater levels of illegal dumping.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Shetty and Stamolis

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

C0522(1) Item 25 Notice of Motion: Inclusive Playgrounds

Motion: (Howard/Tsardoulias)

That Council:

1. Acknowledges all children in our community have a right to play, but that a lack of accessibility in local playgrounds prohibit many children living with disability from doing so;

2. Notes that children with disability can be better engaged in designing play spaces and thanks the Social Strategy Advisory Committee for developing co-design principles that aim to engage the community in the design and development of infrastructure, services and policies to ensure projects better responds to and meets the needs of the community;

3. Commit to establishing an inclusive playground in each ward by:

a) Identifying a planned playground upgrade in each ward that could be appropriately developed as an inclusive play space, including King Georges Park, Rozelle;

b) Working with a reputable third party to better engage children with disability and their families in the codesign of these play spaces, incorporating the co-design principles developed by the Social Strategy Advisory Committee;

c) Allocating $50,000 in the 2022-2023 Budget for consultation, planning and design and $2 million for construction in 2023-2024 Budget;

d) Directing staff to investigate further grant and funding opportunities; and

e) Incorporating this approach into either or both of council’s draft Recreation Study and upcoming draft Playground Strategy, as appropriate.

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

C0522(1) Item 26 Notice of Motion: Local Democracy

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Scott)

That Council:

1. Notes our Local Democracy Groups include 9 Advisory Committees and 4 Working Groups:

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee
Access Advisory Committee
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
Environment Advisory Committee
Housing and Affordability Advisory Committee
Multicultural Advisory Committee
Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee
Social Strategy Advisory Committee
Transport Advisory Committee

WORKING GROUPS

Bicycle Working Group
LGBTIQ+ Working Group
Seniors Working Group
Young Leaders Working Group

2. Notes the Inner West community has a strong desire for greater participation in Council’s decision-making. Council recognises that local knowledge, ideas and feedback from the community are essential to ensure Council’s decision-making improves community wellbeing and long-term sustainability;

3. Thank the members of the Local Democracy Groups for their service and commitment to our community.

4. Request a councillor briefing on Local Democracy Groups prior to the June Council meeting, with a view to review the Terms of Reference prior to the commencement of the new groups.’

5. Review and strengthen the Terms of Reference for the Local Democracy Groups:

a) To align with CSP Strategic Direction 5, outcome 5.3 - people are well informed and actively engaged in local decision making and problem solving;

b) To focus on priorities outlined in the Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program; and

c) To be a purposeful forum to deliberate and problem solve on policy matters.

6. In consultation with staff, determine 1-2 appropriate policy challenges to allocate to the newly constituted Local Democracy Groups for deliberation. Quarterly progress reports on deliberations to be submitted to Council;

7. Prepare Expressions of Interest for all new Local Democracy Groups for a new term commencing July 2022 until September 2024, with the recruitment panel to include relevant Council Officers and three Councillors (Deputy Mayor D’Arienzo, Councillor Scott and Councillor tbc);

8. Note our commitment is to engage and hear from a wide and diverse range of people in our community;

9. Establish an additional Inner West Local Community Panel to operate as a community sounding board. Engagement is fit for purpose and by invitation to a random selection of registered participants to deliberate and provide input through various consultation methods:

a) Invite all residents and local businesses to opt-in to register for the Local Community Panel;

b) Advertise the Local Community Panel through regular Inner West communication channels providing information in community languages; and

c) Consult with New Democracy Foundation on Local Community Panel design and function.

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 10:23 pm.

C0522(1) Item 27 Notice of Motion: Trans and Gender Diverse swim night

Motion: (Atkins/D’Arienzo)

That Council:

1. Congratulates staff and the LGBTQ Working Group on the success of the Trans and Gender Diverse Swim Night at Ashfield Aquatic Centre on 29 April 2022; and

2. Requests that staff investigate the feasibility of future Trans and Gender Diverse Swim Nights and swim nights for other communities, such as people with disabilities, and refugee families, at Inner West Council Aquatic Centres and bring a report back to Council, including an estimate of costs and whether an entry fee should be charged.

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 returned to the Meeting at 10:25 pm.

C0522(1) Item 28 Notice of Motion: Ausgrid Excessive Tree Pruning

Motion: (Atkins/Smith)

That Council:

1. Notes excessive pruning of street trees by Ausgrid in the Inner West Council Local Government Area;

2. Notes that Ausgrid is no longer applying the agreed reduced clearance of 0.5m when trimming trees in the Inner West; and

3. Agree that the Mayor write to Ausgrid:

a) aseeking adherence to the previously agreed 0.5m clearance when trimming trees; and

b) An estimate of costs of implementing an aerial bundled cabling program at the very least around heritage trees and in heritage conservation areas, with costs to be shared between Council and Ausgrid.

4. Works with neighbouring Councils, SSROC and Local Government NSW to advocate jointly to Ausgrid for:

a) A review of clearance pruning guidelines and practices, with a maximum clearance of 0.5m around overhead wires to be adopted; and

b) Reforms to minimise canopy loss from pruning works and improve cost-sharing for undergrounding and aerial bundled cabling works to be incorporated into Ausgrid's upcoming proposal for its next five-year regulatory control period, which commences 1 July 2024.

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/Byrne)

That Council adjourn the meeting to open the Extraordinary meeting at 10.30pm and return to the Ordinary meeting at the conclusion of the Extraordinary 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

Meeting was adjourned at 10.28pm

Meeting resumed at 10.55pm

Procedural motion (Scott/Howard)

That the meeting be extended until 11.10pm

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/Smith)

That the meeting be extended until 11.20pm

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/Smith)

That the motion be put.

Motion Carried

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

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

C0522(1) Item 29 Notice of Motion: Makarrata – Voice, Treaty, Truth

Motion: (Langford/Stamolis)

That Council:

1. Notes that the Uluru Statement From the Heart is addressed to the Australian people and invites the nation to create a better future via a proposal of key reforms;

2. Notes that ‘Makarrata’, as outlined in the Uluru Statement, is a Yolgnu word for “coming together after a struggle to supervise a process of agreement-making between governments and First Nations and truth-telling about our history”;

3. Acknowledges the notions of ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’ as outlined in the Uluru Statement From the Heart;

4. Commits to Truth-Telling to achieve Historical Acceptance and Reconciliation;

5. Delivers the Reconciliation Action Plan in this term of Council;

6. Notes the request from Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee to establish a Community Hub:

7. Prioritises identifying an appropriate location for the Community Hub as soon as possible;

8. Notes that the role of the Hub continues to be scoped and could include:

· exhibition space for First Nations artists;

· cultural centre;

· employment opportunities for First Nations people.

9. Continues to actively seek opportunities to rename parks, streets, buildings and other sites with Gadigal and Wangal words and install interpretive signage that recognises Gadigal and Wangal places of significance; and

10. Briefs Councillors about current projects, including the Wayfinding Path, the Survival Memorial in Yeo Park, the Community Hub, current status of the Reconciliation in Action Plan (RAP), update on negotiations with the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council towards a Principles of Co-operation Agreement with Inner West Council and any other related initiatives that give voice to Truth-Telling, Historical Acceptance, Reconciliation, Recognition of Sovereignty and Self-Determination towards a better future.

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

Confidential Session

Motion: (Byrne/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:

C0522(1) Item 32 Marrickville and St Peters Town Halls External Works Tender T16-21 (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.

C0522(1) Item 33 Licence of Leichhardt Oval to Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Pty Ltd (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.

Motion: (Byrne/D’Arienzo)

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

C0522(1) Item 32 Marrickville and St Peters Town Halls External Works Tender
T16-21

Motion: (Scott/Drury)

That Council:

1. Accept the revised tender submission from Rapid Construction Pty Ltd valued at $1,904,147 (Exc. GST);

2. Include a 20% contingency sum of $380,829 (Exc. GST) due to the unknown extent of the remedial facade works;

3. Re-allocate funds to the value of $894,289 (Exc. GST) from existing budgets to make-up the shortfall in funding for the project; and

4. Provide the General Manager with delegated authority to execute any associated documents.

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

C0522(1) Item 33 Licence of Leichhardt Oval to Wests Tigers Rugby League
Football Pty Ltd

Motion: (Scott/Drury)

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

1. Resolves to grant a licence of Leichhardt Park Oval No.1 to Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Pty Ltd (the Wests Tigers) for rugby league matches and training; and

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

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 Drury retired from the Meeting at 11:17 pm.

Meeting closed at 11.18pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 2:	Michael McNamara	Balmain
Item 10:	Sandra Robin Triutzi	Stanmore
Item 16:	Tamara Winkoff	Lewisham
Item 18:	Giovannino Navarra Stefan Wernik Glen Apps Andrew Alcorn David Sheffield	Birchwood Dulwich Hill Blaxland Rozelle North Balgowlah
Item 21:	Tom Cochrane	West End Queensland
Item 23:	Anna Harvey	Croydon
Item 25:	Kim Becherand Sylvania Mahmic	Drummoyne Marrickville
Item 27:	Warner Ward	Marrickville
Item 28:	Chris O’Dell Mahala McLindin	Newtown Lewisham
Item 29:	Allan Barnes Uncle Jimmy Smith Thomas Mayor	Petersham Glebe Moil Point
Item 32:	Brian Halstead	Mosman

Unconfirmed minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 10 May 2022.

Council Meeting

14 June 2022

Item No: C0622(1) Item 13

Subject: LPAC masterplan update

Prepared By: Simon Duck - Senior Manager Aquatics

Authorised By: Simone Plummer - Director Planning

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Endorses the depth of the proposed 25 metre Outdoor Program Pool at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre to be 2.1 metres with a movable floor and

2. Endorses the funding outline for the outdoor elements of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre masterplan.

DISCUSSION

At its meeting of 8 September 2020, regarding the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Master Plan, Council resolved that;

The final cost of the overall project be reported to Council once confirmed within the initial planning stages.

The report addresses the resolution above and seeks a decision on the maximum depth of the 25 metre outdoor pool, including a movable floor, and seeks endorsement of the funding arrangements outlined below.

While the Masterplan in its entirety covers works within the administrative building also, the works proposed by this report are the outdoor elements and associated plant and are illustrated at Attachment 1 to this report. These works are;

· replacement of the original outdoor swimming pools,

· corresponding work on pool plant and heating systems and

· a new waterplay park

The Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (LPAC) is over 62 years old and the existing outdoor swimming pools and surrounds are beyond current life expectancy and require replacement. The Health and Fitness area and some additional aquatics amenities were renovated approximately 12 years ago and are in good order and are therefore not proposed for upgrade within the scope of this report.

Proposed 25 metre Outdoor Program Pool- Depth determination

The existing dive pool will be replaced by a 25 metre outdoor program pool. The depth of the 25 metre outdoor pool was not determined or recommended at concept stage. A movable floor was installed in the outdoor program pool at Ashfield Aquatic Centre (AAC) and determining its success and usability was to be a basis of decision at LPAC. Accordingly the depth of the 25 metre pool at LPAC was not confirmed in the initial masterplan and this is an item that now needs to be considered and determined by Council.

The cost estimate within this report, for the 25 metre outdoor program pool proposes a movable floor at 2.1 metres deep to allow for the installation of the floor apparatus and the appropriate deep-water arrangement as per AAC. While the LPAC dive pool has not been used for diving for many years, usage that relies on deeper water in the existing pool includes deep water aqua, underwater rugby and children’s water polo training.

The underwater rugby competition has submitted feedback requesting a deep-water pool to the minimum depth of 3.5 metres and up to 5 metres preferably. A summary of their pool usage is as follows;

· The underwater rugby competition meets weekly for a game approximately 48 weeks of the year.

· Income generated is approx. $10.2k per year from entry

· Income generated for pool hire $1.8k per year.

Approximate cost of additional pool depth to 5 metres (assumes 50% of current 25 metre pool build price based);

· $2,365,168.50

· Approx. 80k per annum additional costs for heating, water and chemicals on the extra water required.

From this comparative analysis above it is difficult to support a case to build a pool with the additional depth required for underwater rugby given the relatively minimal extent of usage, income generated, significant ongoing operational costs and initial build costs required to accommodate this group.

However, installation of a movable floor to a maximum depth of 2.1 metres does provide both operational benefits and flexibility by extending the range of uses and programs within the pool.

The table below outlines key programs that are currently held within the dive pool that require the additional depth proposed by a 2.1 metre movable floor.

Existing deep water programs	Annual Total attendance

Deep Water Aqua	6240
Water polo modified junior games	7240
Underwater rugby	Approx. 48 weekly bookings
Total attendance per annum	13,480 individuals 48 comp games and training

As can be noted from the table above, the annual attendance specific to the deep-water element of the pool is 13,480. It should also be noted that the pool itself offers squads use and recreation swimming all year round generating additional visitation which is additional and not included in the table above.

The 25 metre pool upgrade is estimated to cost approx. $4.7 million including the movable floor. The movable floor component for the AAC as costed at the time of building in 2020 was approx. $1.8 million and this provides a relevant similar cost assumption for LPAC. On this basis, the additional investment in the movable floor would both support most of the current programs (with the exception of underwater rugby) and provide an opportunity for additional programs that have not been in place at LPAC, such as;

· Schools learn to swim - The deep-water pool currently does not allow a multipurpose use such as learn to swim which requires depth of around 1 metre. In this regard the movable floor creates a significant opportunity to develop new schools’ programs including Learn to Swim

· Additional programs - The movable floor 25 metre pool will create additional opportunities for use such as lap swimming, recreation use, walking, gentle exercise and access for seniors or others requiring shallow water.

· National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - The movable floor enables investigation of additional avenues for new programs which may support user groups including NDIS participants or others requiring additional support in a shallow water environment. Programs such as assisted water play, standard depth aquarobics, individual assisted access.

· Future usage for growing community - The movable floor will allow for multipurpose access which will ensure that additional capacity for usable water space is available to meet the future demands of the growing Inner West Community.

· Legacy programs - The installation of the movable floor ensures that all current users with the exception of underwater rugby including water polo clubs, swim clubs, squads programs, deep-water aqua are not adversely impacted and that these legacy programs can be retained uninterrupted.

The movable floor at AAC has contributed to the operations of that Centre as follows;

· Schools learn to swim – held over September to November, the floor is set to appropriate depth of around 1 metre

· During school carnivals when the 50 metre is in use by schools the movable floor is set to 1.2 metres for laps and general aquatics usage

· Deepwater aquarobics – 5 classes across the week, the floor is set to 2.1m

· Summertime use – hot weather events and general aquatic events the floor is set to around 1.2 metres

· Water Polo – including training and competition the pool is in use twice daily five days of the week and there are additional tournaments on weekends, the floor is set to 2.1 metres

The floor is raised / lowered at least once daily and more often than not multiple times. It takes 6 minutes to raise / lower the floor making it a very versatile element of the AAC offering.

It has been in service for 18 months and has had minor electronic program servicing (dial in maintenance) on a few occasions and has proven very reliable to date.

In summary, a pool depth of 2.1 metres and associated programming opportunities with a movable floor will increase programmable space in the future for new user groups and will meet the needs of all current user groups with the exception of underwater rugby. Given the increased programming opportunities provided by the movable floor the annual total attendance estimates for the 25 metre pool will be significantly greater than current usage of the dive pool as per the table above. Officer recommendations are therefore to confirm the 25 metre outdoor pool has a movable floor set to a maximum depth of 2.1 metres

Current Condition Status

Structural Investigations – 50 metre and dive pools

The pool shells for the outdoor 50 metre pool and the dive pool are over 60 years and beyond their expected life. Previous condition reports for the pool shells have indicated that the structures are stable, have not moved in the last 10 years and are in an operable condition for the short term.

Engineering Consultants issued an interim report dated 25/03/2022 commenting on recent tests including survey levels, concrete coring and dye testing. The report compares the recent results to similar tests completed in 2011 on both the 50m pool and the dive pool and advises:

· The 50 metre pool has settled mostly in the south-west corner and from observations the pool structure does not appear to have suffered structural cracking, rather rotated as one body.

· There appears to be an increase in the settlement of the pool concourse (the concrete deck surrounding the pool) compared to visual observations in 2011.

· Concrete testing of core samples from both pools indicates a small increase in chloride levels in the concrete – it is not significant – “Based on the results…., there is a future risk of reinforcement corrosion, however, this is not expected for at least 10 years”

· Written results are awaited from the dye tests but verbal updates indicate no leaks were uncovered in the 50m pool, but some leaking of the dive pool around the return line.

Pool Plant

Indoor Program Pool - immediate rectification work on plant is required and should take place as soon as practical after the completion of detailed plans.

50 metre pool and dive pool - the plant for these pools is identified as having a 4-5 year maximum life span prior to replacement of heating and filtration systems.

Mechanical Engineering Consultants completed a review of existing plant at LPAC and the Stage 1 & 2 Energy Reduction Report of October 2021 advised:

· Co-gen plant is in fair condition and may last 4/5 years.

· Back up hot water heat pump for the program pool requires replacement in the next 12 months

· Pool filtration and water treatment plant is currently in good condition but requires replacement over next 2/3 years.

· Boilers are in fair condition with an expected life of up to 7 years.

· Building Management Control System (BMCS) is in poor condition and requires upgrading/replacement in the next 12 months.

Cost Report – Replacement of 50 metre & Dive pools

The LPAC Masterplan has been reviewed by a quantity surveyor who has provided an estimated cost of $40.5m. The project funding is available from 5 sources and details are provided in the table below.

Cost of LPAC Masterplan	$M
Included in Draft 10 Year LTFP Capital Budget
2022/23	4.5
2023/24	4.0
2024/25	0.5
2025/26	0.5
Total LTFP Capital Budget	9.5
Federal Government Grant – Election Commitment	1.0

Development Contribution Funds*	16.4
Depreciation Reserve – Land Improvements	5.0
Infrastructure Renewal Reserve	8.6
QS estimates of LPAC Master Plan	40.5

*Section 7.11 Funds $16.4M – relies upon adoption of the Draft Inner West Council Contribution Plan and an agreed repayment plan that accords with the DPE guidelines.

Draft timeline of current project

· 2022 - 2024

o Complete plans to upgrade program/hydro, children’s pool plant and commence upgrade work.

o Investigations and planning stage to replace 50 metre & dive pools

o Design and planning approval stage to replace 50 metre & dive pools

· 2024 - 26

o Demolish dive tower

o Replace plant and filtration

o Replace outdoor 50 metre & dive pools

o Install waterplay park

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Attachment 1: LPAC Masterplan outdoor elements

Council Meeting

14 June 2022

Item No: C0622(1) Item 14

Subject: Bays West - Stage 1 White Bay Power Station and Roberts Street Sub-Precincts Draft Master Plan - Inner West Council Submission

Prepared By: Harjeet Atwal - Senior Manager Planning

Authorised By: Simone Plummer - Director Planning

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. Council endorses the Inner West Council Submission to the exhibited Bays West Stage 1 – Draft Master Plan: White Bay Power Station (and Metro) and Robert Street Sub Precincts; and

2. The Inner West Council Submission be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Environment for consideration.

DISCUSSION

Background

Planning for The Bays Precinct has been evolving since 2013 when it was first identified as a major urban renewal site.

In 2018, the Bays were separated into two projects - East and West.

· Bays East is located within the City of Sydney and includes the Sydney Fish Market and Blackwattle Bay areas.

· Bays West is within the Inner West Council local government area and extends from Lilyfield in the south-west to Balmain East in the north-east.

Land use planning for the Bays sits outside Council’s local environmental planning framework. The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) are the planning authority under State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts—Eastern Harbour City) 2021.

In 2021, Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) prepared and exhibited the Bays West Place Strategy and Council made a submission. The Place Strategy was adopted in November 2021 and sets the overarching vision and framework for the development of Bays West over the coming decades.

The Place Strategy divides the 77-hectare Bays West area into 10 sub-precincts and outlines the intent to prepare site-specific master plans over time. The current exhibition relates specifically to Stage 1 - White Bay Power Station (and Metro) and Robert Street sub-precincts (see Figure 1).

Figure 1: Bays West sub-precincts with Stage 1 identified in pink

The following key priorities were established by Council for the Bays Precinct and submitted to DPE:

1. World class public transport access

2. Reopening of the Glebe Island Bridge to pedestrians and cyclists

3. Public access to foreshore

4. Up to 30 per cent of all new housing to be not for profit, as all the Government’s expert advisors have recommended

5. New recreational facilities including an indoor sports centre and multiple outdoor sporting grounds.

Exhibition of the Stage 1 Master Plan for White Bay Power Station (and Metro) and Robert Street sub-precincts represents the next phase in land use planning for the Bays West.

Overview of exhibition material and process to date

Exhibition of the Stage 1 Master Plan for White Bay Power Station (and Metro) and Robert Street sub-precincts began on 4 May 2022 and concluded on 31 May 2022.

The exhibited draft material included:

Entire Bays West –

· Bays West Place Based Transport Strategy

· Bays West Social Infrastructure Needs Study

Stage 1 sub-precincts specific -

· Summary of the Bays West Stage 1 draft Master Plan and Urban Design Framework

· Stage 1 - Master Plan and Urban Design Framework

· Stage 1 - Traffic and Transport Impact Report

· Stage 1 - Sustainability Framework

· Stage 1 - Ecology and Biodiversity Report

· Stage 1 - Heritage Interpretation Strategy

· Stage 1 - Flooding and Stormwater Report

These documents were reviewed by various Sections of Council based on their specialist professional knowledge and collectively input into Inner West Council’s Draft submission (See Attachment 1). Due to the exhibition period closing on 31 May 2022, Council Officers lodged a draft submission as required by DPE and Council secured an extension from DPE till 15 June 2022 to lodge a Council endorsed submission. Attachment 1 provides the draft submission and it is requested that this be endorsed by Council. The submission is structured as follows:

· Section 1 – Inner West Council Priorities

· Section 2 - Key Elements as outlined in the Summary Stage 1 Master Plan and Urban Design Framework

· Section 3 – Other matters relevant to Stage 1 and not directly covered by the above.

The draft submission provides comments on various aspects of the draft Master Plan exhibition material. Noted below are a few matters that are either supported or of concern. The submission expands on each of these and includes numerous other topics. The submission indicates that Council:

· Strongly supports the provision of more than 50% public domain and open space and the prioritisation of foreshore land for public purposes.

· Views the lack of definitive affordable housing targets as a missed opportunity for this sub-precinct and regards it as setting a disappointing precedent for other sub-precincts. Given the land is in NSW Government ownership it provides a unique opportunity to enhance Regional Housing Plan targets and we reiterate our expectation of 30% of all housing be provided as affordable rental housing.

· Seeks a fixed commitment to the delivery of required community infrastructure including the indoor recreation facility, community hub and library as a component of Stage 1.

· Reiterates its strong advocacy for the NSW Government to re-open Glebe Island Bridge for active transport.

· Supports the concept of ‘Water Country’ as a foundational approach to Connecting to Country and seeks greater integration of heritage interpretation and sustainability aligned to this concept.

· Is concerned that Bays West remains inward looking and disconnected from its surrounding communities. This includes the lack of detailed design for the immediate road network and active transport routes, integration of the blue and green grid from an ecological and water management perspective.

· Supports the proposed ultra-low private car environment and requests parking rates be stated as maximums.

· Is concerned at the lack of detail design of roads on the boundary of the sub-precinct.

· Generally supports the site layout and proposed built form, however does not support the Sydney Metro over station development being 8 storeys. This will directly and permanently impact views to and from Anzac Bridge and to the Harbour Bridge as identified as protected in the endorsed Bays West Urban Design Framework.

· Seeks confirmation that the intended land uses are as identified in the draft Master Plan, rather than as outlined in the draft Transport and Traffic Impact Assessment and that any deviation from these will be minor adjustment rather than a significant shift.

· Is unclear on the boundary and full intent for the Roberts Street sub-precinct. This area is largely void of detail, other than the section required for Penstock Plaza and White Bay Park. Due to this lack of detail, Council requests the boundary of White Bay Power Station sub-precinct be extended to include the public domain needs and Roberts Street sub-precinct be subject to detailed consideration and subsequent master plan consultation.

· Seeks clarity on the delivery vehicle for the sub-precinct aligned to the Place Strategy Implementation Plan – identification of a key delivery agent.

In summary, the broader Bays West Place Strategy is ambitious in its aims. While those ambitions are supported it was anticipated the Stage 1 - draft Master Plan would demonstrate how those ambitions would be realised, including:

· providing the required evidence - feasibility, detailed modelling, economic viability

· detailed design on essentials - the adjoining road network or habitat needs,

· committing to identified needs analysis – indoor recreation facility among others

· firming up targets - affordable housing, sustainability (beyond tree canopy) or other mechanisms needed to realise proposals for example ‘carbon neutral’, and

· explaining the delivery mechanisms needed to provide oversight, monitoring and review.

The next phase of the planning process is the draft Stage 1 Rezoning Package, and it is considered essential that this package goes beyond typical land use zones and development standards to incorporate the level of information necessary to demonstrate realisation of intended outcomes.

Next Steps

Outputs of the consultation will inform a finalised master plan and will input into preparation of the draft Stage 1 Rezoning Package. It is anticipated these documents will be exhibited by DPE in late 2022.

Council’s continued involvement in the process through review, submission and collaboration with DPE remains essential to ensure the Inner West’s expectations for Bays West are realised.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no immediate financial implications arising from the Report or Inner West Council Submission to the draft Stage 1 Master Plan exhibition. The exhibited material does identify social and recreational infrastructure aligned to the draft Inner West Development Contributions Plan that is currently on exhibition. The submission identifies the need for continued collaboration to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of evidenced infrastructure needs.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Draft IWC Submission Bays West Stage 1 White Bay Power Station and Roberts Street Sub-Precinct Draft Master Plan

Council Meeting

14 June 2022

Item No: C0622(1) Item 15

Subject: Community Strategic Plan 2036, Delivery Program 2022-26, Operational Plan and Budget 2022-23, Long Term Financial Plan 2022-32, Workforce Management Strategy 2022-26 and Asset Management Strategy 2022-32

Prepared By: Prue Foreman - Communications and Engagement Manager

Authorised By: Peter Gainsford - General Manager

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Note the community submissions for the following documents which were publicly exhibited as required by the Local Government Act 1993:

· Draft Community Strategic Plan – Our Inner West 2036

· Draft Delivery Program 2022-26, Operational Plan and Budget 2022-2023 (including Fees and Charges 2022-2023)

· Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2022-2032

2. Endorse the Community Strategic Plan with the proposed changes arising from the public exhibition as outlined in the report;

3. Adopt the following documents with the proposed changes arising from the public exhibition as outlined in the report;

· Draft Delivery Program 2022-26, Operational Plan and Budget 2022-2023 (including Fees and Charges 2022-2023)

· Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2022-2032 (Scenario 1 – Business as Usual)

4. Adopt the following elements of the Resourcing Strategy (no public exhibition required):

· Draft Workforce Management Strategy 2022-26

· Draft Asset Management Strategy and Policy, and Draft Asset Management Plans for asset classes:

o Parks

o Buildings

o Stormwater and Drainage

o Transport

5. Publish the final documents on Council’s corporate website by 30 June 2022 and notify Office of Local Government of a link to the web page.

DISCUSSION

Background

Under the Local Government Act, councils are required to develop a suite of plans as part of the ‘Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework’ (IP&R). IP&R is a rigorous and consistent system of community planning across all NSW local councils which also takes into consideration state and regional priorities.

IP&R assists councils in delivering their community’s vision through long, medium and short term plans.

Inner West’s key IP&R documents were developed following community engagement (Oct – Dec 2021), Local Democracy Groups engagement (Nov – Dec 2021), councillor priorities workshops (Feb – Mar 2022) and staff engagement.

Three components of the suite were publicly exhibited for community comment as required by the Act, following Council’s endorsement at its April 2022 meeting:

· The Community Strategic Plan (CSP), Our Inner West 2036, identifies the community’s vision for the future, long term outcomes, and strategies to get there. Although Council takes the lead in developing the plan on behalf of the community, many partners are required to achieve the vision. The CSP is reviewed after every council election.

· The Delivery Program 2022-2026 outlines Council’s commitment to delivering the community’s expectations as set out in the CSP, during its term of office. The Operational Plan and Budget contains detailed actions for the year, and the Statement of Revenue Policy, including Fees and Charges. The Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Budget are reviewed and updated annually.

· The Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) – which is part of the Resourcing Strategy –sets out the ten year budget forecast, underlying assumptions, sensitivity analysis, financial modelling for possible scenarios and methods of monitoring financial performance. The LTFP is reviewed and updated annually.

This Council report details the public exhibition process and the main themes of community submissions received during the public exhibition. The submissions were analysed and are included in full with detailed officer responses in the attached Engagement Outcomes Report.

This Council report also details the proposed changes to the documents arising both from community engagement and staff review, for Council’s consideration.

The report also presents the two remaining elements of the Resourcing Strategy to Council for adoption. These elements, which are not required to be publicly exhibited include:

· Workforce Management Strategy 2022-26

· Asset Management Strategy 2022-32

Public Exhibition Process

The public exhibition took place from 13 April to 15 May 2022. Council must publicly exhibit the plans for 28 days.

During public exhibition the community could provide feedback:

· By mail to Council or direct email to the Corporate Strategy Planner

· Online on yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au via the organisation or individual feedback form

· By phone to the Corporate Strategy Planner, including via an interpreter (TIS) or National Relay Service Promotion

Hard copies of the documents were available to view at Ashfield, Leichhardt and Petersham service centres, and Balmain, Haberfield, Marrickville and St Peters Libraries.

An online public forum was held on Wednesday, 11 May where the community had the opportunity to ask questions of Council’s Executive team. The video was posted to Council’s YouTube channel following the event.

The engagement was promoted via:

· Email to all people who participated in the preliminary engagement in late 2021

· Inner West News publication delivered to all households

· Council column in local newspaper

· Social media

· E-news

· Direct email to networks

· Direct email to Local Democracy Groups via conveners

· Your Say Inner West and Council websites

· Letter to all families with children enrolled in Council’s early learning and care services regarding the proposed fee increase

· Email to all groups on the Community Group Register

Submissions

There were 11 submissions via email (including three from organisations or committees), 13 submissions via Your Say Inner West and four emails regarding the proposed childcare fee increase. Many of the submissions, some from key organisations or Council committees and others from individuals, were highly detailed and deeply thoughtful, demonstrating the passion that the community feels about the future of Inner West.

The attached Engagement Outcome Report contains the community comments in full with detailed officer responses. All changes proposed to the documents as a result of community submissions are detailed in the ‘Proposed Changes Table’. While not all changes requested could be accommodated, there is a large number of changes that are recommended as a result of the public exhibition process.

Themes

The main themes of the feedback were:

Town Centre:

· Graffiti

· Rubbish

· Greener

Environment:

· Emissions

· Biodiversity

· Sustainability

· Tree canopy

· Water quality

Asset maintenance:

· Budget

· Road and footpath

· Footpath

Planning:

· Cycleway

· Shading

· LEP and population growth

Service Improvement:

· Customer service

· Website

Measures:

· Environmental measures

· Cycleway measures

Advocacy:

· Public transport

· Traffic

· Housing affordability

Fees and charges:

· Childcare fee

· Fire safety statement

· Gym membership

Disability and Inclusion

· Strengthen provisions

Other:

· Wording and formatting

· Clarification of documents

· Parking permit

· Governance

· Community consultation

Proposed changes

The following table outlines the major Proposed Changes to the key IP&R documents. The changes arise from the community submissions analysis, and staff / councillor feedback. Additional operational plan actions have been added to ensure that Councillor Priorities can be tracked, and progress reports provided.

Minor changes to correct font, spelling or punctuation will also be made where relevant.

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1. COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN - CSP

#	Source (I.e. Councillor, Community, Staff)	Page or Strategy No.	Current	Category	Proposed changes
1	Councillor	n/a	n/a	Metric	Include serious injuries TfNSW (Transport for NSW) data in the CSP as a new metric.
2	Staff	CSP, Page 21	The "catchment area serviced by Council Raingardens" is 20h.	Clarification	Remove the measurement due to lack of reliable data.
3	Community	CSP, page 11, page 15, page 18, page 19	Refer to these pages on the CSP.	Clarification Word	1. Infographic of community profile page 11. From 4.5% need help day to day due to disability or old age to: 17.7% of the Australian population have disabilities (Source: 2018 ABS Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers). 2. Page 15 under strategic direction 2; add accessible to “moving around our network of neighbourhoods is cool, quick, convenient, accessible and enjoyable”. 3. SD 2. Add accessible to: 2.2 access needs adding in 2.2.2 i.e. “respect heritage, accessibility and the distinct character. 4. 2.4.1 add ‘livable’ housing (it’s an accepted housing type that provides greater accessibility. 5. 2.6.3 add ‘accessible’. 6. SD 3. 3.2.4 add accessible i.e. “ facilitate the availability of affordable, accessible spaces for creative industries…” on page 19. 7. SD 4.4 include disability i.e. “all stages of life and all abilities” on page 19. 8. 4.4.1 Add disability i.e. “Plan and provide services and infrastructure for a changing and ageing population and those with disability”.
4	Staff	CSP, Page 12, IP&R framework	“Initiatives” are used	Word	Change ‘initiatives’ to ‘principal activities’.

2. DELIVERY PROGRAM, OPERATIONAL PLAN and BUDGET

#	Source (councillor, community, staff)	Page or Strategy No.	Current	Category	Proposed changes
1	Staff	DPOP CSP Strategy 1.4.3, Page 32	1. Operational Plan action under CSP Strategy 1.4.3: “Enforce air pollution controls to regulate development”. 2. The Operational Plan action: “Review air pollution controls and listings through the review of the LEP”. 3. Key Performance Measures: ”Air pollution listings reviewed and accurate” under the Strategic Planning team.	Word	1. Replace the Development Team with the Council’s Environmental Health Team as the Responsible Team 2. Replace the Strategic Planning team with the Council’s Environmental Health Team 3. Change the responsible team to the measure to accurate” under the Council’s Environmental Health Team.
2	Staff	DPOP, Strategy 2.1.1, Page 38	The principal activity “Manage independent assessment panels including Architectural Excellence Review Design Review Panel and Inner West Local Planning Panel” is assigned to the Strategic Planning team whereas the management of assessment panel has already been included in the CSP Strategy 2.3.2 under the Development Assessment team.	Word	Remove from CSP Strategy 2.1.1 of the Delivery Program.
3	Staff	DPOP, Strategy 3.3.1, Page 54	The key performance measure “conduct business training workshops” is targeted at 20 per quarter.	Metric	Change from “20 per quarter” to “20 per annum”.
4	Staff	DPOP, Strategy 5.4.3, Page 81	The principal activity in the CSP Strategy 5.4.3: 1. “Ensure that suppliers adopt sustainability practices and are recognised in the sector for advanced standing”. 2. “Preference suppliers who contribute to diversity in employment, disability”.	Word	1. Change to “Maintain advanced sustainable procurement rating”. 2. Change to “Preference suppliers who contribute to diversity in employment, e.g Aboriginal”.
5	Staff	DPOP, Strategy 5.4.3, Page 81	One of the principal activities under the CSP Strategy 5.4.3: “Preference suppliers from the local government area”.	Word	Change it to “Increase spending with suppliers in the local government area”.
6	Staff	DPOP, Page 10	A boat is used as an icon in infographic to indicate people born overseas.	Image	Change the icon to a globe or world.
7	Community	DPOP, CSP	The following recommendation will be incorporated into the final CSP, DP and OP.		· Reword Strategy 1.1.1 to – “Provide the community with information, knowledge, and tools for a sustainable Inner West”. · Reword Strategy 1.1.2 to – “Share successes and publicise community and Council achievements in sustainability”. · Reword Strategy 1.3.1 to – “Implement water-sensitive policies and projects to improve the health of our waterways”. · Fixing grammar Strategy 1.3.2 to – “….catchments”, to add the “s” at the end to show plural. · Reword Strategy 1.4.1 to – “Improve air quality through effective regulation and education”. · Reword Strategy 1.4.3 to – “Minimise air pollution through policy and regulation”. · Reword Outcome 1.5 to - “Inner West is zero emissions and is resilient to the changing climate”. · Reword Strategy 1.5.1 to – “Respond to the Climate Emergency and implement the Inner West Climate and Renewables Strategy to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions”. · Reword Strategy 1.5.2 to – “Develop and implement a whole of Council climate adaptation strategy to build resilience to the changing climate”. · Reword Strategy 1.6.2 to – “publicise and broaden access to local reuse and recycling infrastructure”. · Reword Strategy 1.6.3 to – “Increase recovery of organic material and provide a food organics recycling service to all households”. · Changed to measures in CSP: o “Residential waste to landfill per capita (199kg/resident)” to “Annual residential waste to landfill per capita (199 kg/capita)”. o “Residential energy consumption” to “Annual grid-derived residential electricity consumption - 1.89MWh/capita”. · Add new measure - Annual residential natural gas consumption. · Reword Outcome 2.1 to – “Development is designed for sustainability, net zero and improves health and wellbeing of the community.
8	Staff	Throughout the DPOP	There are duplicated teams assigned as responsible team in OP actions and key performance measures.	Word	Remove duplicated teams to ensure one specific team assigned to one OP action or key performance measure.
9	Staff	DPOP	There is no specific action to indicate the implementation of the asset improvement plan as part of the Asset Management Strategy.	Word	Create a specific action ‘Implement the asset improvement plan” in the DPOP.
10	Staff	DPOP	There is no specific action to indicate the implementation of the Workforce Management Plan.	Word	Create a specific action ‘Implement the Workforce Management Plan” in the DPOP.
11	Staff	DPOP, Section 2 and 3	The table of contents is not sufficiently detailed to provide an overall picture of the scope of the OP and the budget.	Word	Expand the table of contents to list operational plans aligned with strategic directions in Section 2 and major financial items in Section 3 respectively.
12	Community	DPOP 1.2.2 –page 26	1. “Supply plants for Council’s natural areas including priority sites along the GreenWay”. 2. “Revegetate the handback land from state infrastructure projects”.	Word	1. Change the first item (1.2.2 – Action 1) in the Operational Plan to read ‘Supply local native plants for Council’s natural areas including ..............’. 2. Change the second item (1.2.2 – Action 2) in the Operational Plan to read ‘Revegetate areas such as handback land from state infrastructure projects, transport corridors and infrastructure easements”.

3. FEES AND CHARGES

Source

(councillor, community, staff)

Page or Strategy No.

Current

Category

Proposed changes

Staff

Fees and Charges

Change in fee wording for Heavy Plant Occupation. Original wording:

· Heavy Plant Occupation (Trucks, Pumps, Cranes, etc) – Application fee for multiple days– per application.

· Heavy Plant Occupation (Trucks, Pumps, Cranes, etc) – Application fee for single day– per application.

Policy

· Heavy Plant Occupation (Trucks, Pumps, Cranes, etc) – Application fee for access to fast-track renewal or extension – per application.

· Heavy Plant Occupation (Trucks, Pumps, Cranes, etc) – Application fee for one-off application – per application.

Staff

Fees and Charges

Additional charge for Roadworks Step 2 Application where required Roadworks Step 1 application has not been lodged or for unauthorised works – per application

Delete Fee which is redundant due to new fee structure of Roadworks Step 1 application

4. COUNCILLOR PRIORITIES

#	Source (councillor, community, staff)	Page or Strategy No.	Current	Category	Proposed changes
1	Councillor priorities	Strategy 2.3.1	N/A	New project	“Develop and deliver the Main Streets Strategy”. Responsible team is Strategic Planning.
2	Councillor priorities	Strategy 2.6.1	N/A	New project	“Support safe walking around local schools”. Responsible team is Traffic and Transport Planning.
3	Councillor priorities	Strategy 1.1.1	N/A	New project	“Inform residents about threatened and unique species of flora and fauna in our local parks and wild places”. Responsible team is Urban Ecology.
4	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.3.2	N/A	New project	“Construct at least one inclusive playground in every ward, and public sensory gardens in pocket parks”. Responsible team is Capital Works.
5	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.3.1	N/A	New project	“Undertake training to obtain qualifications training in animal behaviour for Companion Animals Officers”. Responsible team is Ranger Services.
6	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.1.3	N/A	New project	“Trial a $100 Council rebate on the purchase of sanitary products and a $150 rebate on the purchase of reusable nappies”. Responsible team is Resource Recovery Planning.
7	Councillor priorities	Strategy 5.1.1	N/A	New project	“Adopt new technologies to improve transparency around maintenance schedules”. Responsible team is Engineering Services.
8	Councillor priorities	Strategy 5.3.2	N/A	New project	“Offer “Your say” stalls directly in neighbourhoods on key issues impacting the community”. Responsible team is Corporate Strategy and Engagement.
9	Councillor priorities	Strategy 5.1.1	N/A	New project	“Consider a customer service point in every library”. Responsible team is Service Transformation.
10	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.4.2	N/A	New project	“Provide free early education places to children whose parents are awaiting asylum seeker declaration”. Responsible team is Children’s Services.
11	Councillor priorities	Strategy 3.3.1	N/A	New project	“Provide business support for local small businesses in community languages”. Responsible team is Economic Development.
12	Councillor priorities	Strategy 3.1.1	N/A	New project	“Support the improved representation of cultural diversity in arts and culture”. Responsible team is Social and Cultural Planning.
13	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.4.4	N/A	New project	“Trial free period and sanitary products in Council-run facilities”. Responsible team is Facilities.
14	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.1.1	N/A	New project	“Drive the Inner West Pride Centre”. Responsible team is Strategic Investments and Property.
15	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.1.1	N/A	New project	“Coordinate activities for World Pride 2023”. Responsible team is Community Wellbeing.
16	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.1.1	N/A	New project	“Mark IDAHOBIT, Transgender Day of Visibility and Transgender Day of Remembrance”. Responsible team is Community Wellbeing.
17	Councillor priorities	Strategy 4.1.1	N/A	New project	“Build a Rainbow Crossing in Newtown”. Responsible team is Capital Works.
18	Councillor priorities	Strategy 3.2.2	N/A	New project	“Work with 50 venues to host music and arts events as part of the Council’s legalisation of arts in main streets”. Responsible team is Economic Development.

Proposed changes to Statement of Revenue Policy – section 3 of Delivery Program and Operational Plan

There are three major movements in the Operational Plan budget as outlined below. These changes are also reflected in the Long Term Financial Plan.

1. Capital Works Increase

Over the next four years, the capital works program has increased by just under $12.0m. This is to reflect the re-phasing of projects from the March 2022 QBRS to the operational plan. This has also resulted in increasing funding to fund the capital projects as details below in the tables. Significant capital projects movements are detailed in the second table.

2. Significant Capital Projects

Generally, the budget for significant capital projects has increased as budgets from 2021/22 financial year were moved to the next four years for completion. New projects added to the list that was not on exhibition previously as they are rephased of March 2022 QBRS budget are:

· Skate Park in Leichhardt Park

· Tom Foster Community Centre renewal works

The only Construction project budget removed is Bike Route RR07 (Longport St to Eliza St) as works were completed in the 2021/22 financial year.

3. Profit and Loss Statement – Capital Contributions and Capital Spend

Due to the above changes, the profit and loss statement is required to be amended for:

· Capital Grans and Contributions – Due to rephasing of capital works

· Transfer from restricted and general funds – due to rephasing of capital works

· Capital Works – as noted in part 1

Rating section changes

The Rating section is proposed to be updated. The previous rating figures for 2022/2023 rates that were on public exhibition were not inclusive of the second year of the eight year transition period of the rates harmonisation process.

The proposed amendments are specified in detail in Attachment 12 – Section 3 Operational Plan Proposed amendments in detail.

Resourcing Strategy elements

Along with the Long Term Financial Plan, the following two Strategies which comprise Council’s Resourcing Strategy, are presented to Council for adoption.

· Workforce Management Strategy 2022-26 – addresses the human resourcing requirements of the Delivery Program.

Workforce planning is the process of identifying current and future staffing needs based on current internal and external information. It focuses on retaining existing staff as well as attracting new staff to ensure Council has the right number of people, with the right skills in the right jobs at the right time, now and in the future.

The Workforce Management Strategy sets out the issues, evidence and strategies required to deliver a sustainable Inner West Council workforce capable of continuing to deliver high quality services to our community in 2022 and beyond by providing the following benefits:

· Improving capacity to deliver strategic and operational plans

· Improving current and future capability and performance through a better understanding of our workforce profile

· Enabling agility in responding to change

· Assisting development of career paths and setting clear strategies for developing people

· Assisting to forecast and mitigate risks

The Strategy was developed following extensive engagement and collaboration across Council. Workshops across the thirty-nine services were held and included Council’s Executive Team, Leadership Team, Senior People and Culture Business Partners and Learning and Development Partners. Robust workshop discussions on data, evidence and insights about the current workforce, future requirements and skills and capability gaps informed the plan.

The Strategy maps the next stage of Council’s cultural journey through six key objectives:

1. Investing in our people and community through technology

2. Developing a sustainable workforce

3. Sourcing skilled employees in a competitive market

4. Reducing risks and optimise efficiencies with knowledge management

5. Developing and articulating our employee value proposition

6. Retaining and attracting an inclusive and diverse workforce

· Asset Management Strategy 2022-32 – addresses and plans for the existing assets under Council’s control and any new assets proposed in the CSP and Delivery Program. It contains long-term projections of asset maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement, including forecast costs (as reflected in the Long Term Financial Plan).

Council is the owner and custodian of a large portfolio of assets that enable the community to access and enjoy all the services and facilities that Council has to offer. A key issue facing local governments throughout Australia is the management of ageing assets in need of renewal and replacement. The acquisition of new assets also presents challenges in funding the ongoing operating costs necessary to provide the necessary service over the assets’ full life cycle.

The Asset Management Strategy establishes a framework to guide the planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the infrastructure essential for Council to provide services to the community.

The Asset Management Strategy includes the Asset Management Policy and four detailed Asset Management Plans for the following asset classes:

o Stormwater and Drainage

o Buildings

o Parks and Sporting Grounds

o Transport

Inner West’s current asset management maturity is above ‘core’ level and Council is working towards a more advanced maturity. The Transport Asset Class has the highest maturity followed by Property, Parks and Sporting Grounds and Stormwater & Drainage. The Strategy contains a detailed Asset action plan and Asset improvement plan to guide this work.

Monitoring and Review

The Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Budget, and Long Term Financial Plan are reviewed annually. Quarterly progress updates will be reported to the elected Council and community.

The Community Strategic Plan will be reviewed following the next Council election in September 2024.

The Workforce Management Strategy and Asset Management Strategy are monitored and updated as needed. Assets are reported in Council’s annual financial statements in accordance with the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting, including condition assessment, renewal and maintenance expenditure. A formal review of these documents will be undertaken following the next Council election, in line with the Delivery Program cycle.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Council is required to endorse the Community Strategic Plan and adopt the new suite of IP&R documents by 30 June.

CONCLUSION

The new suite of IP&R documents sets the direction of Council for a strong and sustainable future, delivering on the needs and expectations of the Inner West community for current and future generations.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Draft Community Strategic Plan - for public exhibition April 2022
2.⇩	Draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Budget - for public exhibition April 2022
3.⇩	Draft Fees & Charges 2022-23 - for public exhibition April 2022
4.⇩	Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2022-2032 - for public exhibition April 2022
5.⇩	Draft Asset Management Strategy
6.⇩	Draft Asset Management Plan - Parks and Sporting Grounds
7.⇩	Draft Asset Management Plan - Property
8.⇩	Draft Asset Management Plan - Stormwater and Drainage
9.⇩	Draft Asset Management Plan - Transport
10.⇩	Draft Workforce Management Strategy 2022 - 2026
11.⇩	Engagement Outcomes Report - Public Exhbition of CSP DPOP LTFP
12.⇩	Section 3 - Operational Plan Proposed Amendments in detail

Section Change	Clause	Reason
Expenses and Facilities	Pg3 Table	Expenses where applicable have been individualised to per Councillor to ensure equitable expenditure of funds
Professional Development	Pg3	Additional clause included to provide flexibility to Councillors in relation to professional development expenses.
Reporting	Pg4	New requirement to report on Councillor expenditure six monthly in accordance with OLG better practice
Principles	3.1	Additional bullet point: Appropriate management ensuring Council staff assess expenses in accordance with delegations and this policy ensuring sound financial management is followed
General Expenses	5.3	A new cl 5.3 is inserted to include not personally benefiting from reward points programs when incurring Council related expenses in accordance with OLG better practice
Interstate, overseas and long distance intrastate travel expenses	6.11 -6.15	A new cl 6.11 is inserted to ensure Councillors obtain approval by Council resolution for any overseas travel in accordance with OLG better practice. A new cl 6.12 sets out the criteria for any overseas travel, in accordance with OLG better practice. A new cl 6.13/6.14 inclusion of class of air travel and appropriate approval, in accordance with OLG better practice.
Accommodation and meals	6.19	The General Manager to determine the accommodation and meals expenses outside of Australia before the overseas trip is taken, in accordance with OLG better practice.
Professional development, conference and seminars	6.25	Each Councillor will now have a budget of $6,150 for their professional development and not a pool of money for all Councillors.
Special requirement and carer expenses	6.40	Additional wording included to provide flexibility in Carers arrangements when extenuating circumstances apply.
Insurances	7.2	Removal of inconsequential clause to ensure clarity and align with Councils actual insurance mechanisms
Legal assistance	8.2	Clause reworded for clarity purposes.
Administrative Support and Additional Facilities for the Mayor	9.6 -10.7	Councillor support will be available to all Councillors (including the Mayor), via the new Councillors Support Team, there is no longer a separate Mayors Office and this has been removed from the Policy. The Councillors support team has been limited to 6 FTE to support all 15 Councillors and the additional facilities of the Mayor clauses have been amended to reflect this structure, other amendments in this section are to ensure consistency with Councils practices.
Processes	11.4	A new cl 11.4 requiring sufficient evidence must be provided to ensure expenses are within the scope of the Policy.
Reimbursement	11.7	Councillors must provide sufficient evidence and submit them to the support.councillors@innerwest.nsw.gov.au email address to have their expenses reimbursed.
Additional amendments	n/a	All other minor amendments have been made for the purposes of clarity, to align to OLG better practice or other current Council policies (Code of Conduct).

October 2022 Activity Dates
Date	Activity
Tuesday, 11 October 2022	Local Forum Matters Public Forum Meeting
Wednesday, 12 October 2022	2021/21 Audit Closing Report released
Wednesday, 19 October 2022	Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 25 October 2022	Council Meeting
Monday, 31 October 2022	2021/22 Financial Statements due to OLG

Ward	Item
Baludarri (Balmain)	Vehicle sensor on Mary Street, Lilyfield
Gulgadya (Leichhardt)	Trafalgar Street and Collins Street, Annandale - Proposed Raised Pedestrian Crossings
	Request to modify island at the intersection of Collins Street and Johnston Street, Annandale
	Construction of raised pedestrian crossing on Bland Street, Haberfield
	Update on improvements to the Frederick Street, Ashfield crossing
	Update on Waratah Street and City West Link, Haberfield
	Request for cyclists excepted on left turn lane on Ramsay Street, Haberfield
Midjuburi (Marrickville)	Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue And (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham - Temporary Parking Changes During Major Rail Shutdown of T3 Line for Sydney Metro Upgrade Works - Bus Replacements 2 Week Period 2 – 15 July 2022
	Victoria Road, Marrickville at the Rail overbridge between Charlotte Avenue and Meeks Street – temporary full road closure ENRC/2022/0014 - 8 day period from 2 July to 10 July 2022 - Southwest Metro Upgrade Project - Sydney Metro City & Southwest
	Albion Lane, St Peters – Proposed One-Way northbound restriction in Albion Lane, St Peters (between Grove Street and Mary Street) and reversal of the current northbound one-way in Rolf Lane, St Peters to southbound (between Mary Street and Grove Street)
	Bunnings LATM feasibility study
Djarrawunang (Ashfield)	Improving pedestrian safety at intersection of Norton Street and Holden Street, Ashfield
Damun (Stanmore)	Nil.
All Wards	Nil.

	Investments	Change	Interest received ($)	Other change ($)	Portfolio return
Jun-20	$223,460,607				2.22%
Jul-20	$223,455,614	-$4,993			2.31%
Aug-20	$223,460,179	$4,565			1.30%
Sep-20	$223,464,595	$4,416			1.62%
Oct-20	$216,467,512	-$6,997,083			1.85%
Nov-20	$223,570,419	$7,102,907			1.80%
Dec-20	$223,573,327	$2,908			1.83%
Jan-21	$219,475,955	-$4,097,372			1.57%
Feb-21	$230,178,865	$10,702,910			1.25%
Mar-21	$230,181,682	$2,817			1.30%
Apr-21	$230,184,594	$2,912			1.13%
May-21	$227,187,412	-$2,997,182			1.02%
Jun-21	$227,187,412	$0			0.91%
Jul-21	$230,190,326	$3,002,914			0.90%
Aug-21	$230,177,691	-$12,635			0.90%
Sep-21	$238,929,760	$8,752,069			0.67%
Oct-21	$242,931,219	$4,001,459			0.25%
Nov-21	$248,917,111	$5,985,892			0.24%
Dec-21	$248,918,570	$1,459			0.23%
Jan-22	$252,670,029	$3,751,459			0.12%
Feb-22	$257,416,660	$4,746,631			0.18%
Mar-22	$253,180,765	-$4,235,895			-0.38%

Footpath Renewal ($'000)	YE19	YE20	YE21	YE22
July	$30	*	*	*
August	$25	$290	$36	$16
September	$209	$89	$101	$13
October	$144	$311	$590	$47
November	$290	$287	$401	$55
December	$237	$116	$482	$80
January	$67	$274	$157	$35
February	$42	$51	$584	$26
March	$244	$96	$680	$153
April	$65	$164	$588	$68
May	$201	$101	$976	*
June	$564	$664	$1,900	*
Total	$2,118	$2,443	$6,495	$3,126

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 (10.34pm) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (10.33pm) Councillor Councillor (10.32pm) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Director Planning
Cathy Edwards-Davis	Director Infrastructure
Ruth Callaghan Beau-Jane De Costa Matthew Pearce	Director Community Acting Director Corporate General Counsel
Katherine Paixao	Acting Senior Manager Governance and Risk

1.⇩	Attachment 1 Draft Park Plan of Management and Master Plan Ashfield Park
2.⇩	Attachment 2 Native Title Advice Ashfield Park

1.⇩	Attachment 1 Petersham Park Plan of Management and Master Plan
2.⇩	Attachment 2 Native Title Advice Petersham Park

1.⇩	Attachment 1 King George Park Plan of Management and Master Plan
2.⇩	Attachment 2 Native Title Advice King George Park

1.⇩	Attachment 1 - Mayoral Minute - Demerger Survey
2.⇩	Attachment 2 - Letter to the NSW Minister of Local Government
3.⇩	Attachment 3 - IWC Draft Demerger Business Case

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

1.⇩	Camdenville Park Upgrade Community Engagement Newsletter July 2015
2.⇩	Camdenville Park Upgrade Community Engagmeent Newsletter May 2016

1.	King George Park Upgrade Community Engagement Outcomes Report
2.	Playground Upgrade Engagement Outcomes Report 2022