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SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA 1R |
Distributed on 6 December 2022
Council Meeting
TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER 2022
6.30pm
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SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA 1R |
Distributed on 6 December 2022
Council Meeting
TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER 2022
6.30pm
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Council Meeting 6 December 2022 |
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MEETING AGENDA – PRECIS SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS |
The following reports appear as late items as information required for the preparation of the reports was not available at the time of distribution of the Business Paper.
1 Mayoral Minutes
ITEM Page
C1222(1) Item 65 Mayoral Minute: Main Street Revitalisation Fund 3
C1222(1) Item 66 Mayoral Minute: Australian Conservation Foundation 5
C1222(1) Item 67 Mayoral Minute: Enmore Special Entertainment Precinct 6
C1222(1) Item 68 Mayoral Minute: The Chrys Meader Auditorium in Marrickville Library 7
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Council Meeting 6 December 2022 |
Subject: Mayoral Minute: Main Street Revitalisation Fund
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
That Council:
1. Officers prepare a report for the February 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting outlining an expression of interest process that would be open to a coalition of local businesses, main street property owners, chambers of commerce, community and arts organisations to apply to Council for up to $1.5million in capital investment in a main street improvements in return for them enacting a comprehensive plan for revitalisation of that street;
2. Identify funding through the 2023/2024 budget process for up to 5 main streets to be provided $1.5 million in capital works improvements, totalling $7.5 million in costs for the program;
3. Identify state and federal government grant funding that can assist to further expand the capital available for the program;
4. Consult with local businesses, main street property owners, chambers of commerce, community and arts organisations about the criteria for the expression of interest process and the nature of the works which would be undertaken through Council’s capital contribution; and
5. Seek advice from the Committee for Sydney, the NSW 24 Hour Commissioner and other relevant government and non-government organisations with expertise in main street revitalisation in developing the expression of interest criteria and the program.
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Background
Revitalising our main streets after the hit our local economy took during the pandemic is a high priority for our whole community and for the Council.
Enjoying fun, vibrant and interesting main streets is one of the key elements that makes the Inner West such an attractive place to live and work.
To generate new economic activity and pedestrian traffic on main streets, the Council must work together with local businesses, property owners, chambers of commerce, community organisations and the arts and cultural sector to implement a wholistic strategy.
To help bring these stakeholders together, Council should make available a capital investment as an incentive for these organisations to work together to come up with their own localised main street revitalisation plan for individual streets.
By providing an incentive for these organisations to work together, through new funding for improved infrastructure, public art and street furniture, Council can facilitate community lead proposals for revitalisation of individual main streets.
I propose that Councillors receive a report at the February Ordinary Council Meeting about how an expression of interest process can be initiated in which business, residents, property owners and community organisations can collectively put forward their proposals for how the mains street of their suburb could best be revitalised.
The premise of the EOI process is that Council will make available significant new funding for main street improvements to those local consortiums who can demonstrate their capacity to work together to improve occupancy rates, organise regular activations and events and involve residents in increased activity on main streets.
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Council Meeting 6 December 2022 |
Subject: Mayoral Minute: Australian Conservation Foundation
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
That Council:
1. Partner with the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) Inner West Branch to progress and promote the “Vote for your Local Mascot” campaign within the Inner West LGA;
2. Promote the campaign at Council libraries and service centers, as well as through Council’s social media channels and the community events program; and
3. Host a campaign event when voting results and the Inner West’s new biodiversity Mascot are declared including the ACF and Councillors, in conjunction with Council’s Environment Advisory Committee.
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Background
The Australian Conservation Foundation (‘ACF’) is in the early stages of establishing its “Vote for your Local Mascot” campaign within the Inner West LGA.
This campaign seeks to engage with a broad spectrum of the Inner West community about biodiversity by introducing them to local native species the Powerful Owl, the Long-nosed Bandicoot and the Grey-headed Flying Fox and asking citizens to vote for one as a local mascot who will “hold office” for a period of time. Residents will also be encouraged to download the iNaturalist app and log any sightings.
The campaign is just one way we can shine a light on national biodiversity issues by acting locally within the Inner West. Australia is one of 17 ‘Mega-Diverse’ Countries, ranking among the most important in the world for biodiversity. 85 per cent of our wildlife and plants are unique species. However, 1 in 3 of these species are threatened or endangered and sadly we have the highest rate globally for the extinction of mammals.
The loss of nature in cities and regional Australia is making people vulnerable to dangerous heat waves and extreme weather events.
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Council Meeting 6 December 2022 |
Subject: Mayoral Minute: Enmore Special Entertainment Precinct
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
That Council:
1. Note that the Enmore Road Special Entertainment Precinct trial concluded on November 30 and was successful in a range of measurable ways;
2. Welcome the decision of the NSW Department of Planning to allow the trial to continue under the current conditions while developing a Planning Proposal to make the Special Entertainment Precinct permanent;
3. Thank Council officers and Enmore businesses for their excellent work and collaboration in conducting the trial and making it a success;
4. Write to all Enmore Road businesses and Enmore residents to notify them of the Planning Department’s decision to continue the trial; and
5. Receive a report to the February Ordinary Council meeting evaluating the trial and outlining the next steps through which Council can commence planning for further Special Entertainment Precincts in other Inner West locations as previously resolved.
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Background
The 3-month trail of the Enmore Road Special Entertainment Precinct concluded on November 30.
During the pilot the following measures were implemented:
- Footpath dining licences have been extended by 1 hour until 11:00pm
- Businesses in the precinct that provide live entertainment have been allowed to extend their liquor licences by 30 minutes
- Noise regulation has been via a draft Precinct Noise Management Plan administered by Council with other agencies removed from compliance
- Information has been shared proactively between Council’s compliance staff with the Police regarding noise complaints
Survey responses have been collected during the trial and as of November 14, 237 responses had been received with more that 90% in favour of making the Special Entertainment Precinct permanent.
The Department of Planning and Environment has since indicated the Special Entertainment Precinct can continue under the current pilot conditions until the Planning Proposal to make the Precinct permanent has been completed, this is expected to take place within six months
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Council Meeting 6 December 2022 |
Subject: Mayoral Minute: The Chrys Meader Auditorium in Marrickville Library
From: The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
That Council:
1. Name the main auditorium in the Marrickville Library the Chrys Meader Auditorium and install story boards in the auditorium to tell the story of her life of service to the Marrickville community; and
2. Hold a community event to mark the renaming and the installation of the story boards and to celebrate the life of Chrys Meader. |
Background
In November Council resolved the following:
That Council:
1. Record our sadness at the passing of 2021 Inner West Citizen of the Year Chrys Meader and write to the Meader family offering our solidarity and gratitude for Chrys’ lifelong contribution to our community; and
2. Identify options for a facility, place or landmark that could be named in honour of Chrys Meader.
Consultation with Chrys’ family has revealed that their preference is for Chrys to be honoured through the new Marrickville Library given her life-long connections to Marrickville, libraries and local history.
