Agenda of Council Meeting - Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Council Meeting

20 June 2023

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 May 2023 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 6.30 pm

Present:
Philippa Scott Liz Atkins Marghanita Da Cruz Jessica D’Arienzo Mark Drury Dylan Griffiths Mathew Howard Justine Langford Pauline Lockie Chloe Smith John Stamolis Timothy Stephens Zoi Tsardoulias Peter Gainsford Simone Plummer	Deputy Mayor (Chairperson) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor General Manager Director Planning
Ryann Midei	Director Infrastructure
Ruth Callaghan Kelly Loveridge Beau-Jane De Costa Aaron Callaghan Daryl Jackson Chris Sleiman Manod Wickramasinghe Ken Welsh David Paton Erin White Megan Jenkins	Director Community Director Corporate Senior Manager Governance and Risk Parks Planning and Ecology Manager Chief Financial Officer Financial Partnering and Analytics Manager Traffic and Transport Planning Manager Team Leader Transport Planning Engineering Services Manager Manager Resource Recovery and Fleet Services Senior Lawyer
Katherine Paixao	Business Paper Coordinator

APOLOGIES:

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Stephens)

That apologies from The Mayor, Councillor Byrne and Councillor Shetty be accepted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Councillor Howard declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 17 April 2023 as he works in the Ministerial Office of the Minister for Transport, who in her capacity as the Member for Summer Hill has a representative on the Local Traffic Committee. He will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting as the vote of the State Member is exercised through a representative.

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Smith)

That Council note the disclosure of interest.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Griffiths declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting – 17 April 2023 as the traffic committee meeting discussed some proposed works on his street. He does not own the property. He will remain in the meeting during discussion and voting.

Motion: (Howard/Atkins)

That Council note the disclosure of interest.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Drury declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 13 Dobroyd Canal and Hawthorne Canal Flood Risk Management Plan as his street is referred to as a hotspot. He will exit the chamber during discussion and voting of the item.

Motion: (Lockie/Langford)

That Council note the disclosure of interest.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (Smith/Langford)

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 and Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 18 April 2023 be confirmed as a correct record.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, Da Cruz, D'Arienzo, Drury, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, 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 noted the passing of a Former Mayor of Ashfield, John Ward. He will submit a condolence motion to the next Council meeting.

C0523(1) Item 42 Mayoral Minute: Customer Service in Development Assessment

Motion: (Scott)

1. That Council table a report at the June Ordinary Council meeting with a summary of the feedback received during the Planning Industry Professionals workshop. The report should include the following:

a) A catalogue of short, medium and long term service improvements that can be implemented to address the concerns and recommendations of the architectural and town planning sector; and

b) Key performance indicators and measurable data that can be used to identify how the organisation is performing in customer service and efficiency within development assessment

2. That Council receive a bi-monthly report, tabled at an Ordinary Council meeting, monitoring improvement in customer service within the development assessment system, based of the aforementioned key performance indicators and measurable data.

3. That Council hold a further workshop inviting planning industry professional who work within the Inner West to specifically discuss how the heritage assessment processes can be improved.

4. That Council undertake an expression of interest process to identify architects and town planners with deep experience in the Inner West who can contribute their expertise to the development of the new Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 43 Mayoral Minute: WestInvest funding for the Inner West

Motion: (Scott)

1. That Council note that the Inner West was improperly prevented by the former Liberal / National NSW Government from applying for the $252 million Stronger Communities fund, as has been verified and condemned by the NSW Auditor General.

2. That Council note that despite having been by far the most impacted community from Westconnex construction impacts and compulsory property acquisitions that the Inner West was the only Council between the CBD and the Blue Mountains to have been excluded from the $5 billion WestInvest fund, which was created through revenue from the sale of Westconnex.

3. That Council write to the new Premier, Chris Minns, and Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, to notify them of the details of the gross mistreatment the Inner West community has been subjected to and to propose that the Inner West Council and community be made eligible to apply for the remaining funds available in WestInvest.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion (Howard/Stephens)

That Council Suspend Standing Orders to bring forward the following items to be dealt with at this time:

Item 3 Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course-Priority Plan of Management Works
Item 5 Preparation of a Draft Plan of Management - Elkington Park and Fitzroy Avenue Reserve
Item 12 Arts and Music Recovery Final Plan for Endorsement
Item 15 Land Classification - 49E Hercules Street Dulwich Hill
Item 17 Post Exhibition - Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy
Item 18 Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meetings held on 16 November 2022 and 5 December 2022
Item 23 Notice of Motion: Celebrating the Chinese community in Ashfield
Item 27 Notice of Motion: Inner West Council community products
Item 31 Notice of Motion: Community consultation for Dulwich Hill Village Masterplan

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion (Howard/Stephens)

That the following items be moved in globo and the recommendations contained within the report be adopted.

Item 3 Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course-Priority Plan of Management Works
Item 5 Preparation of a Draft Plan of Management - Elkington Park and Fitzroy Avenue Reserve
Item 12 Arts and Music Recovery Final Plan for Endorsement
Item 15 Land Classification - 49E Hercules Street Dulwich Hill
Item 17 Post Exhibition - Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy
Item 18 Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meetings held on 16 November 2022 and 5 December 2022
Item 23 Notice of Motion: Celebrating the Chinese community in Ashfield
Item 27 Notice of Motion: Inner West Council community products
Item 31 Notice of Motion: Community consultation for Dulwich Hill Village Masterplan

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 3 Marrickville Parklands and Golf Course-Priority Plan of
Management Works

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

1. That projects identified as capital development improvements with high community benefit and identified as Council’s responsibility be considered for funding over a seven-year period, and Government grant funding support be sought where applicable.

2. That Council congratulates the Marrickville Golf, Sporting and Community Club on its commitment and action in developing an inclusive and welcoming community sporting club and importantly its hosting of a wide range of sporting and cultural events in 2023.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 5 Preparation of a Draft Plan of Management - Elkington Park and
Fitzroy Avenue Reserve

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

1. That Council publicly exhibits the Draft Plan of Management for Elkington Park and Fitzroy Avenue Reserve for a period of 42 days and seeks public feedback on the proposed plan of management and master plan for the park.

2. Following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the Park Plan of Management be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 12 Arts and Music Recovery Final Plan for Endorsement

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

That Council endorse the Arts and Music Recovery Plan.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 15 Land Classification - 49E Hercules Street Dulwich Hill

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

That Council to classify the land being Lot 2 DP 1286164, also known as 49E Hercules Street, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203, as Operational Land for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 17 Post Exhibition - Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

That Council adopt the Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy in Attachment 1.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 18 Minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
Meetings held on 16 November 2022 and 5 December 2022

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

That the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meetings held on 16 November 2022 and 5 December 2022 be adopted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 23 Notice of Motion: Celebrating the Chinese community in Ashfield

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

1. That Council consult with the local Chinese residents and business community to identify ways the Council can recognise and celebrate Chinese culture including through the built environment and place naming.

2. That Council consider recognising the local Chinese community and improving functionality for local events when redeveloping the Ashfield townhall square.

3. That Council consult on including a mural in the redevelopment of the Ashfield townhall square that celebrates the Chinese community.

4. That Council receive a report outlining options to create a program of events celebrating Lunar New Year in 2025, including opportunities to activate local laneways and the Esplanade in Ashfield.

5. That Council recognise that Lunar New Year is also celebrated by other South East Asian Communities including the Vietnamese and Korean community. This should be considered when designing any future Lunar New Year program of events.

6. That the report may include prospective costs and grant funding opportunities.

7. That Council investigate the feasibility of amending council’s current event budget and program to include an additional Lunar New Year event in 2024 in Ashfield. This should be reported to councillors either by briefing note or by a report to Council.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 27 Notice of Motion: Inner West Council community products

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

1. That Council notes that the Draft Fees and Charges document currently on public exhibition includes a production fee for t-shirts and hats, following interest from the community about if they were available to the community.

2. That Council receive a report on the cost and logistics of increasing the production of Inner West branded t-shirts, tote bags and reusable coffee cups to distribute to the community at Your Say street stalls and other community events.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 31 Notice of Motion: Community consultation for Dulwich Hill
Village Masterplan

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

That Council hold a public consultation street stall for the development of the Streets Alive Dulwich Hill Village Masterplan before the close of feedback.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion: (Smith/Stephens)

That Council allow Councillor Drury to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 1.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 1       March Quarterly Budget Reporting Statement, and Delivery
      Program 2022-26 and Operational Plan 2022-23 - Quarter Three
      Report

Motion: (Drury/Lockie)

That Council adopt the Third Quarter Budget Review for 2022-23.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 2 Council's Recreation Strategy and Ten Year Action Plan

Motion: (Drury/Howard)

1. That Council endorse the Inner West Recreation Strategy and 10 Year Action Plan.

2. That Council place the Inner West Recreation Strategy and 10 Year Action Plan on public exhibition for a period of 42 days after amending the documents to include reference to:

a) Council's commitment to building a flagship inclusive playground in every ward;

b) Council's commitment to hosting Trans and Gender Diverse Swim Nights, Abilities Swimming events and the delivery of a refugee swimming program;

c) Callan Park Swim Site;

d) With regard to the feasibility study on the provision of an indoor recreation facility in both the north and south of the LGA, include an assessment of an upgrade of Robyn Webster Sports Centre at Tempe Reserve to a state-of-the-art, multi-sports indoor sports centre for this purpose;

e) Work to extend the Great Harbour Walk through the Inner West, taking in the Glebe Island Bridge and Bays Precinct;

f) As part of its Active Inner West Council program, advocate to the NSW Department of Education the roll out of the Burn 2 Learn Program for HSC Students for Inner West High Schools and make outdoor recreation facilities managed by Council free for use for this program;

g) Introduce wayfinding around 15 local schools to help support walking buses and safe walking to and from schools, and include this in Council’s Public Domain, Wayfinding and Gateway Signage Program;

h) Actions to:

i. Look for an all-weather sporting surface in the middle of the LGA; and

ii. Work with the state government to deliver the full Rozelle Parklands Masterplan that restores the elements promised to the community in the Working Group report of June 2021.

i) Removing the reference to a 2030 target date for all weather playing surface at Leichhardt Oval No 2

8. and invite submissions from the community. As part of the exhibition period, Council officers present the strategy and action plan to the May 2023 Inner West Council Sports Forum.

3. That a further report be brought back to Council following the completion of the community engagement process.

4. That Council hold either a physical or online forum to elaborate on the non-organised sport parts of the strategy.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 4 Preparation of a Draft Plan of Management - Hammond Park

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Griffiths)

1. That Council publicly exhibit the Draft Plan of Management for Hammond Park for a period of 42 days and seeks public feedback on the proposed plan of management and master plan for the park.

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2. That following the conclusion of the exhibition period, the Park Plan of Management be brought back to Council for consideration for adoption.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion (Griffiths/Langford)

That the Da Cruz/Atkins amendment be voted on in seriatum.

Motion Lost

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

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

Amendment (Da Cruz/Atkins)

1. That Council undertake a Traffic Study paying particular attention to Parking and Pedestrian and Cyclist safety, also the provision of bicycle parking.

2. That Council reduce the additional hours allocated to organised sport on Sundays to a half day and consult the Ashfield Pirates whether they would prefer Morning or Afternoon access to the ground.

3. That Council enable Ashfield Pirates to continue to use their food trailer instead of a permanent Kiosk.

4. That Council include the use of the ground by Schools and Cricket Players.

5. That Council investigate whether traffic noise on the park.

6. That Council develop a strategy to manage the impact of sports training in the evenings.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Atkins and Da Cruz

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

C0523(1) Item 6 Preparation of Draft Plan of Management - Blackmore Park

Motion: (Scott/Howard)

That Council as land manager of Blackmore Park endorse the Draft Plan of Management (Lot 649 DP 729259) and refer this to the Minister for Crown Land and Waters for owners’ consent and putting the Plan on public exhibition for 42 days before reporting the outcome back to Council.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 7 Fishing along Foreshore Reserves

Motion: (Drury/Stephens)

That Council maintain current servicing and management of foreshore parks.

Motion Carried

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

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

Procedural Motion (Stephens/Howard)

That Council allow Councillor Smith to speak for 1 additional minute on Item 8.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 8 Electric Vehicle Encouragement Strategy

Motion: (Smith/Langford)

1. That Council adopt “Powering Ahead” - Electric Vehicle Encouragement Strategy (2023) as policy to inform its future implementation of initiatives to encourage electric vehicle uptake in the Inner West.

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2. That Council investigate ways to support residents who live in existing unit blocks in the LGA to install charging stations.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 9 Sustainable Fleet Transition Plan

Motion: (Griffiths/Smith)

1. That Council adopt FY 2030/31 as the interim target for the complete transition of the Inner West Council fleet to Electric vehicles (EV).

2. That Council investigate and report back on opportunities to bring forward the target for the complete transition of the Inner West Council fleet to EVs by the October meeting of Council.

3. That Council commence the installation of charging infrastructure at Ashfield Service Centre, Leichhardt Service Centre, and Leichhardt Depot, and investigate and report back at the October meeting of Council on opportunities to maximise charging infrastructure at Balmain and Summer Hill depots.

4. That Council initiate planning for the roll out of comprehensive EV charging at St Peters Depot as part of the St Peters Depot Masterplan project.

5. That Council commence replacement of existing pool vehicles now with EV’s, where fit for purpose and cost-effective models are available.

6. That Council commence a trial of heavy vehicle plant to understand the current operational capacities of EV heavy vehicles and support their innovation.

7. That Council be updated on progress with the EV fleet transition through quarterly operational plan reports.

8. That Council adjust the draft FY 2023/24 capital budget to include $740,000 for charging infrastructure at Ashfield Service Centre, Leichhardt Service Centre and Leichhardt Depot.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Stephens left the Meeting at 8:41 pm.

C0523(1) Item 10 Little Villages Signage

Motion: (Howard/Lockie)

1. That Council proceed on the development of designs for the Little Village gateway and wayfinding signs in Petersham, Marrickville and Leichhardt.

2. That work continue on identifying locations for giant lettering signs for Little Greece and Little Portugal.

3. That work continue regarding the design, fabrication and costs for giant lettering signs of Little Italy and Little Vietnam, and that this work include comprehensive consultation with the Leichardt and Marrickville resident and business communities, the Italian and Vietnamese communities through their community ethnic organisations, and that the consultation include options for locations of the signs.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Stephens

Councillor Stephens returned to the Meeting at 8:43 pm.

C0523(1) Item 11 Macarthur Parade Dulwich Hill Interim Heritage Order and
proposed Heritage Listing

Motion: (Drury/Langford)

1. That Council authorise the time extension of the Interim Heritage Order on the property ‘11 Macarthur Parade Dulwich Hill’ by an additional six months in line with Section 29(2) of the Heritage Act 1977.

2. That Council authorise the placing of an Interim Heritage Orders on 7, 9 and 13 Macarthur Parade Dulwich Hill for six months in line with Part 3 of the Heritage Act 1977 and the NSW Government Gazette No. 28 of 12 July 2013.

3. That Council authorise the General Manager to immediately notify the property owners and the public via a Government Gazette of Council’s decision to extend the Interim Heritage Order on 11 Macarthur Parade Dulwich Hill and the placing of Interim Heritage Orders for 7, 9 and 13 Macarthur Parade Dulwich Hill.

4. That Council authorise the preparation of a draft Planning Proposal to amend Schedule 5 of the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 for 7, 9, 11 and 13 Macarthur Parade, Dulwich Hill as a Group Item and 3 Macarthur Parade, Dulwich Hill as an Individual Item.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Scott

Procedural Motion (Scott/Lockie)

That the meeting be adjourned for 10 minutes.

The meeting was adjourned at 8.51pm

The meeting recommenced at 9.02pm

Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 9:02pm as he declared a significant, pecuniary interest in Item 13 Dobroyd Canal and Hawthorne Canal Flood Risk Management Plan as his street is referred to as a hotspot.

C0523(1) Item 13 Dobroyd Canal and Hawthorne Canal Flood Risk Management
Plan

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That Council defer the Dobroyd Canal and Hawthorne Canal Flood Risk Management Plan until such a time as the plan can be duly considered by the Inner West Council Flood Management Advisory Committee.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Atkins, D'Arienzo, Griffiths, Howard, Langford, Lockie, Scott, Smith, Stamolis, Stephens and Tsardoulias

Against Motion: Cr Da Cruz

Absent: Cr Drury

Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at 9:07 pm.

Procedural Motion (Scott/Stephens)

That Council allow Councillor Drury to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 14.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 14 Investment Policy Update

Motion: (Stamolis/Drury)

That the updated Inner West Council Investment Policy be adopted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 16 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - 17 April 2023

Motion: (Scott/Stephens)

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 17 April 2023 be received and the recommendations be adopted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 19 Renters Rights

Motion: (Smith/Griffiths)

That Council convenes a Renters Rights town hall to engage and consult with advocates on Council’s legislative and regulatory objectives in support of renters rights. The town hall should include representatives from tenant advocacy groups, social service and housing organisations, and invitations to be extended to the Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, and the Minister for Housing. The town hall will be cofacilitated by Clr Smith and Clr Griffiths.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 20 Creative Use of Council Venues - Outcome of EOI process

Motion: (Scott/Lockie)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 21 Investment Report at 30 April 2023

Motion: (Drury/Stamolis)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 22 Notice of Motion: Gas free council, gas free Inner West

Motion: (Griffiths/Smith)

12. That Council note that the Climate and Renewables Strategy Responding to the Climate Emergency aims to phase out natural gas in council facilities and increase the environmental performance of buildings in the Inner West.

13. That Council, recognising that pool heating is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, commit to investigating emerging technologies and feasible alternatives as our community pools are upgraded and maintained.

14. That Council note our pursuit of incentive-based approaches to improve the environmental performance of new developments such as the proposed Low Carbon Precincts in Marrickville and Dulwich Hill.

15. That Council write to NSW Ministers for Planning and for Energy & Environment, to advocate that they restrict use of natural gas in new developments or otherwise provide mechanisms that allow local government to restrict use of natural gas in new residential developments without incentivising developers.

16. That Council receive a consolidated report by the end of 2023:

a) outlining those council facilities that remain gas dependent and a strategy for their electrification. The report will also include a discussion of adopting a target for transitioning away from gas; and

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a) regarding Waverly council’s recent DCP amendments that are reported to be a ‘win for the environment’ by ‘preventing the installation of gas stoves, gas ovens and gas space heating in residential development’ and if opportunities exist for Inner West Council to do similar.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 24 Notice of Motion: High staff turnover at Inner West Council

Motion: (Stamolis/Atkins)

1. That Council receive a briefing on the high staff turnover being experienced by Inner West Council since the merger.

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2. That the matter of Council’s high staff turnover be reported to ARIC for their assessment and reporting back to Council.

Motion Lost

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

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

C0523(1) Item 25 Notice of Motion: Wests Tigers NRLW games at Leichhardt Oval

Motion: (Scott/D’Arienzo)

That the Mayor and Deputy Mayor write jointly to the CEO of the Wests Tigers Justin Pascoe and, the Wests Tigers Board to:

a) Express disappointment that none of the West Tigers NRLW round matches will be played at Leichhardt Oval in 2023.

b) Ask for an explanation as to why Leichhardt Oval will not host any NRLW round matches in 2023.

c) Seek a commitment to work with the NRL and Council to schedule:

i. at least one West Tigers NRLW finals match played at Leichhardt Oval in 2023, if the NRLW Tigers make the finals; and

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ii. at least one West Tigers NRLW home game round match and one final played at Leichhardt Oval in 2024.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 26 Notice of Motion: Iron Cove Walk and Cycleway

Motion: (Scott/Drury)

1. That Council notes that consultation on the Blue Green Grid Strategy has just closed, which was currently actively seeking missing links projects.

20.

2. That Council notes that the Iron Cove Creek Masterplan project including the Iron Cove Walk and Cycleway fits within the parameters of the Blue Green Grid Strategy.

3. That Council notes initial engagement to gauge community support for the project has been completed with further engagement on the draft masterplan including design and location of the shared path to occur later in 2023.

21.

4. That Council notes the importance of including east-west active transport links between the GreenWay and the Iron Cove Creek walk and Cycleway, including on the south side of Parramatta Rd, in the Blue Green Grid strategy.

22.

5. That Council approves that the Iron Cove Creek Masterplan project is incorporated into the Blue Green Grid Strategy, and Council staff to bring a report back to Council on the timeline for implementation of the Blue Green Grid Strategy and its component projects.

23.

6. That Council notes that work to create the Inner West Harbour Walk – a continuous harbourside walkway around Balmain, Glebe, White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Blackwattle Bay and the Fish Markets, part of the early works of the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link – continues and that linking Iron Cove and Ashfield to that walk via the Bay Run would add to value to the project.

24.

7. That Council writes to the NSW Government seeking engagement on the Blue Green Grid Strategy, the Iron Cove Creek Masterplan and Iron Cove Creek Walk and Cycleway, and the Inner West Harbour Walk.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 28 Notice of Motion: Camdenville Park upgrades and Peter Bulger
wetlands

Motion: (Howard/Smith)

1. That Council receive a report at the June council meeting about opportunities to bring forward and complete planned works as soon as possible given the delay of several years to works at Camdenville Park, St Peters, due to WestConnex.

2. That Council reaffirm its support for the establishment of the Peter Bulger Wetlands at Camdenville Park and request funding options for the wetlands be included as part of the June report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion (Howard/Griffiths)

That Council allow Councillor Smith to speak for 2 additional minutes on Item 29.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 29 Notice of Motion: Community Batteries

Motion: (Smith/Drury)

That Council submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) application for the Commonwealth Government's Community Batteries Funding Round 1 before close of applications on 30 June 2023, and that Council explore opportunities to partner with Ausgrid as part of the EOI application.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 30 Notice of Motion: Good Neighbour Policy

Motion: (Howard/Stephens)

1. That Council affirm its commitment to the Good Neighbour Policy as the best way to mediate and support both the amenity of residents and the commercial viability of local pubs, clubs and licensed venues.

25.

2. That Council write to all businesses in the LGA where the policy may be relevant to inform them of the policy.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Stamolis

C0523(1) Item 32 Notice of Motion: Local Environmental Plan (LEP)

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Langford)

1. That Council notes the Council resolutions on 13 September 2022 to defer consultation on the LEP and 8 November 2022 to receive a report from the Department of Planning for a local government wide LEP approach.

2. That Council notes the Council is awaiting a response from the Department of Planning advising on options for a planning proposal covering a significant portion or the whole local government area.

3. That Council survey the community seeking input on principles for planning through the LEP.

4. That Council continue heritage investigations and assessments identified in the urban design studies and bring a report to Council.

5. That Council plan meetings with key stakeholders across all wards to provide input to the Council on the process for developing Council’s LEP and principles for the LEP.

6. That Council hold the first meeting with key stakeholders from both the Ashfield/Djarrawunang and Marrickville/Midjuburi ward. Invite representatives from Community Groups: Save Dully, South Dully, Save Marrickville, City for Everyone: Sydney YIMBY; Renter advocacy groups: Inner West Legal Centre, Shelter NSW, Marrickville Legal Centre; Business Chambers: Ashbiz, Marrickville Chamber of Commerce, Dulwich Hill Urban Centre Committee; Business operators: Marrickville Business Association, Dully Locals, Heritage advocates: Marrickville Heritage Society, Ashfield and District Historical Society; Social Housing Provider, Metro Community Housing, and bring a report back once the meeting has been held.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 33 Notice of Motion: Revised Social Media Policy for Councillors

Motion: (Stephens/D’Arienzo)

1. That Council place the revised Social Media Policy for Councillors on public exhibition for 28 days.

26.

2. That Council consider the results of the public exhibition process when adopting the final Social Media Policy for Councillors.

27.

3. That Council delete point 5 ‘Emergencies’ from the revised Social Media Policy for Councillors, noting that it can be reconsidered in future proposals that relate exclusively to official Council social media channels that are managed by Council officers.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Motion: Howard/D’Arienzo)

That Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Confidential Session

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:

C0523(1) Item 39 Update on the Acquisition of Investment Properties (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business and (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.

C0523(1) Item 40 Deed of Agreement (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business and (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.

C0523(1) Item 41 Tender Recommendation for RFT 04-22-2 Electrical Contractors Panel (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business

Motion: (D’Arienzo/Howard)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

resolutions passed during closed session

C0523(1) Item 39 Update on the Acquisition of Investment Properties

Motion: (Lockie/Howard)

That Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 40 Deed of Agreement

Motion: (Stephens/Atkins)

That Council authorises the General Manager or delegate to negotiate a deed as detailed in the Confidential Report in Attachment 1 and authorises the General Manager to execute the agreed deed.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0523(1) Item 41 Tender Recommendation for RFT 04-22-2 Electrical Contractors
Panel

Motion: (Drury/Langford)

That Council enter a Contract with the selected electrical contractors below for description of works for a period of 3+1+1 years, for the collective lump sum amount of $1,000,000 per annum (which is based on the estimated cost of electrical building maintenance across Councils Building Portfolio for Reactive and Scheduled Maintenance).

Accept the following 4 providers to form a panel:

1. Sydney Electrical and Data Pty Ltd

2. Macsparx Electrical & Data Pty Ltd

3. SJ Electric Group (NSW) Pty Ltd

4. Rees Electrical Pty Ltd

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Meeting closed at 10.35pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 3:	Andrew Tighe	Marrickville
Item 4:	Yaying Dong Nick Kambounias Jean Kouriel Josephine Pinto Annette Alexander Rob Honeybrook Claudia Martinoris	Ashfield Earlwood Marrickville Ashfield Ashfield Ashfield Ashfield
Item 6:	Luke Wright	Leichhardt
Item 7:	Annette Hartmann	Balmain East
Item 8:	Tim Hand Stan Baker	Balmain Balmain
Item 11:	Mark Skelsey	Dulwich Hill
Item 29:	Dr Margaret Vickers	Balmain
Item 32:	Justin Simon	Summer Hill
Item 42:	Ray Stevens Mat Wilk	Balmain Rozelle

Unconfirmed minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 9 May 2023.

Council Meeting

20 June 2023

Item No: C0623(1) Item 4

Subject: Delivery Program 2022-26 (Year 2), Operational Plan and Budget 2023-24, Long Term Financial Plan 2023-33 – Outcomes of Public Exhibition

Prepared By:          Daryl Jackson - Chief Financial Officer, Prue Foreman - Corporate
     Strategy and Engagement Manager and
     Kathryn Parker - Team Leader Corporate Strategy

Authorised By: Ruth Callaghan - Director Community

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council note the outcome of the public exhibition of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting documents as required by the Local Government Act 1993;

2. That Council adopt the following documents with the proposed changes arising from the public exhibition as outlined in the report and attachments:

a) Revised Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 2), Operational Plan and Budget 2023/2024 (including Fees and Charges 2023/2024);

b) Revised Long Term Financial Plan 2023-2033 (Scenario 1 – Business as Usual); and

c) Amendment to the adopted Residential and Business - General Rates Harmonisation transition timeline, for 100% transition from 1 July 2023, instead of ending July 2029.

3. That Council note the package of Service Statements that have been developed to provide a succinct description of every service, including activities undertaken, actions and KPIs, levels of service where relevant and budget.

4. That Council publish the final documents on its corporate website by 30 June 2023 and notify the Office of Local Government of the link to its web page.

DISCUSSION

Background - Integrated Planning and Reporting

Under the Local Government Act, NSW 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.

Each year Council must review the fixed four-year Delivery Program, develop a new annual Operational Plan and update the Long Term Financial Plan so that it forecasts 10 years ahead. All the draft plans must be publicly exhibited for a minimum of 28 days prior to adoption by Council.

Council resolved at its April 2023 meeting (C0423(1) Item 1):

1. That Council place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days the:

a) draft Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 2), Operational Plan and Budget 2023-2024 (including fees and charges 2023-2024);

b) draft Long Term Financial Plan 2023/2033; and

c) Amendment to the adopted Residential and Business - General Rates Harmonisation transition timeline, for 100% transition from 1 July 2023, instead of ending July 2029.

2. That Council receive a report of the public exhibition outcomes at the June 2023 Council meeting.

Public Exhibition Process

The draft documents were publicly exhibited from Monday 17 April – Friday 19 May 2023. The community was invited to provide submissions by mail, email, phone, or online.

The public exhibition was promoted by:

· Inner West Council News – April edition

· Inner West Council E-news

· Web announcement

· Your Say Inner West project page

· Your Say Inner West E-news

· Social Media

· Budget explainer video

The draft documents were available for the community to view in hard copy at:

· Council’s Service Centres – Ashfield, Leichhardt and Petersham

· Council’s Libraries – Balmain, Haberfield, Marrickville and St Peters

· Online at Council’s online engagement website (yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au)

Public Exhibition Outcomes

During the public exhibition, the Your Say Inner West online project page received a total of 1,542 views, 982 visits, and 11 online contributions were submitted, one of which was a petition with 106 signatories. The feedback received from the public is provided in detail below and includes comment from Council officers.

Your Say Inner West Online Results

During the public exhibition draft documents could be viewed ‘magazine-style’ or downloaded. The number of downloads is as follows:

· Budget video explainer (272 views)

· Draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Budget (84 downloads)

· Draft Fees and Charges (25 downloads)

· Draft Long Term Financial Plan (25 downloads)

· Rates Map (18 downloads)

Overview of Online Contributions

Respondents were asked whether they supported each of the draft documents (optional question) and whether they would like to comment. Of the eleven online contributions, the following indications of support were received.

1. Draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Budget

· Yes 4

· No 4

· Unsure 1

2. Draft Fees and Charges

· Yes 3

· No 4

· Unsure 1

3. Draft Long Term Financial Plan

· Yes 4

· No 4

· Unsure 0

Submissions

The eleven online submissions (including a petition) received from the community during the public exhibition are shown in the below table along with officer responses. No changes are proposed to the draft plans arising from community submissions.

No.

Public Submission / Council Response

Public Submission

1. Ensure sufficient staff resources to plan ahead for future projects and secure state government funding, especially for cycleway projects to connect the bike network and to ensure safe routes to schools

2. Include and prioritise e-bike fleet and supporting measures in the sustainable fleet plan (action 1.5.1.1) and electric vehicle encouragement plan (action 1.4.2.1)

3. Update the planning controls to remove parking minimums in locations with excellent access to public transport

4. Investigate extending the number of public space amenity and safety projects more quickly, by using temporary or interim materials initially until full streetscape upgrade funds can be available, and by using the new TfNSW Temporary Delegation to cut red tape

5. Increase the frequency of bike counting for more timely and useful data to measure progress against the target

6. Add operational plan actions, and attendant budget, for addressing the Councillor priority of supporting safe walking around 15 schools (or, provide an update on how this is going)

7. Include walking and cycling access plans, and addition of plentiful, well-located bike racks in place-based town centre planning, and plans for council facilities

8. Include walking and cycling in other council plans and strategies being developed this coming financial year.

Council Response

Council is committed to developing safe cycling options for the community. Specifically, there is $2.5 million allocated in the 2023/24 budget for bicycle facilities, and a capital works program of $15.4 million to be spent on cycleway projects over the next four years. Additional grants are also regularly sought to ensure adequate funding for planned projects and to supplement council funds.

Action 2.6.1.1 includes the preparation of the Council's Bicycle Strategy and Action Plan that will improve cycle routes including bike racks that support active transport and cycling opportunities.

Specific capital projects planned include:

• The development and expansion of the cycling network (Action 2.6.1.3) along the GreenWay project. There is approximately $27.6 million planned to be spent in 2023/24 and $10.6 million 2024/25 on missing links including cycleways

• Action 2.6.1.5 includes the delivery of the Pyrmont Bridge Road Cycleway, and $398,000 is allocated for the Lilyfield Road cycleway project

• Action 2.6.1.6 includes the delivery of the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP). A total budget of $8 million has been allocated to complete high-priority works identified in the PAMP over four years commencing 2022/23.

Council adopted the PAMP in November 2021, which identifies pedestrian safety improvement priorities for the Inner West, including pedestrian routes around schools. To date, 13 raised pedestrian crossings near schools have been completed. Council prioritises safe walking around local schools through Action 2.6.1.2 "Support safe walking around local school" in the 2023/24 Operational Plan. This is also a Councillor priority.

Council also plans to monitor and count the number of people using the Inner West bicycle networks in 2023/24. Additionally, a sustainable fleet (Action 1.5.1.1) and an Electric Vehicle Encouragement Plan (Action 1.4.2.1) are priorities in 2023/24, with plans to build 12 electric vehicle charging units for the Inner West community. An electric vehicle engagement strategy was adopted by Council on 9 May 2023.

Council will be reviewing its planning controls as part of the Development Control Plan for parking and the Inner West Parking Strategy which are currently under development.

Public Submission

(1) Generally supportive of the plans (2023OPDP). Definitely think more could be done to improve the streetscapes and livability of run-down areas like Ashfield. It would be great to see the roadmap for all town centre master plans focussed on the areas that need to most uplift first

(2) Yes - just harmonise the rates and get on with it. Council could do more to promote this idea a bit better. It needs a comprehensive campaign around equity that is supported by the councillors.

Council Response

1. In the 2023/24 budget, $4.2 million is allocated to Main Street Revitalisation and Main Street Placemaking, with an additional $4.5 million to be spent in 2024/25. This is being coordinated with local businesses. A range of town centre masterplans are also currently being prepared including out-door dining pop-ups, parklets, lane closures, banners and street furniture artwork.

2. Council is harmonising rates as required by the State Government. This means that the three former rating structures from the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville councils will become a single rating structure, and this is planned to take place during the 2023/24 financial year.

Public Submission

(1) Agree that Harmonisation of rates should happen immediately; it is not fair to harmonise services across council but allow certain former LGA ratepayers to pay far high rates than other areas

(2) Though not really sure why we'd want to create such a large surplus over time - should be spent back within council to improve services and facilities for residents.

Council Response

1. Council is harmonising rates as required by the State Government. This means that the three former rating structures from the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils will become a single rating structure. This is planned to take place during the 2023/24 financial year. The harmonisation process does not increase Council’s overall income from rates. However, harmonisation means that the specific rates paid by individual rate payers may change. Some ratepayers will pay less and some will pay more as rates are calculated according the Valuer General’s assessment of the land value, and subject to a minimum rate peg of 3.7% as provided by IPART.

2. Council's 2023/24 Budget has been built on the premise that existing service levels will be maintained and developed in tandem with the Delivery Program 2022-26 year 2. It is important for Council’s financial position to be positive over the Long Term Financial Plan to enable Council to deliver new capital works in the coming years. Council will continue to improve its operating position so that new capital works can be delivered.

Public Submission

(1) I do not support the plan to accelerate the process to "harmonise" (ie: increase) council rates for the previous Marrickville Council area, namely Stanmore. I didn't ask to be merged, our vote was ignored by the current council, and now there's a proposal to bring forward the rates increase. I absolutely do not support this proposal

(2) I do not believe there is value for money from the Inner West Council and therefore do not propose any increase in fees and charges until there is a noticeable improvement across the board

(3) I do not support the plan to accelerate the process to "harmonise" (ie: increase) council rates for the previous Marrickville Council area.

Response

1. Council is harmonising rates as required by the State Government as explained in previous submission responses (refer to 2 and 3 above).

2. Council increases its fees for the services it provides to cover general movements in costs each year. Statutory fees have been increased in accordance with advice given by the relevant statutory body while discretionary fees have been increased by CPI. The CPI for 2023/24 is 7%.

Petition with 106 signatories

A request to extend Community access to FANNY DURACK POOL.

To Inner West Mayor & Councillors

I am a regular user off the Fanny Durack pool in Petersham. The pool provides a vital service to my family and my local community. In particular the aquarobics and swimming programs assist those of all ages to meet our critical developmental, social, fitness and mental health goals. Access to the pool during School holidays provides relief to families, carers and the general public.

Fanny Durack is a popular heated pool which lends itself to the possibility of extended opening hours in Spring and Autumn. According to the the Australian Bureau of Meteorology the mean air temperature in March is 18°C to 25°C and relatively only a little less in April at 15°C- 23°C. In September we're looking at 11° -20°C compared with October at 14- 22C°. As a regular swimmer I can tolerate these temperatures. The 106 signatories to this petition support swimming & associated aquatic activities from September to April. However, the pool is currently closed from March 30th, not re-opening until October.

I have compiled a petition to request the coming FY 2023/24 budget includes funds for an extended opening period of Fanny Durack Pool. Specifically, opening from 1 September through to the end of April.

Please note the petition signed denotes a shorter opening period, however during the process of collecting signatures there was an overwhelming community sentiment that the pool should be open from the start of September through to the end of April.

I appreciate your consideration of my request and suggest the 23/24 budget includes funds to conducted a trial to keep the pool open from September through to the end of April.

Thank you.

Council Response

Council previously trialled extending the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre (FDAC) season in 2016/17 and again in 2019, both of which concluded that the extension was not financially viable.

In the 2016/17 financial year, Council undertook a formal trial of an extension of the swimming season to include April. The evaluation found there was very limited attendance, with 1588 swimmers (representing operating losses of $46k) during the April period.

The table below demonstrates impact of colder weather for the April period in 2016/17.

Month Council subsidy per attendee ($)

Oct 2016 4.07

Nov 2016 4.02

Dec 2016 2.55

Jan 2017 2.11

Feb 2017 3.29

Mar 2017 11.69

Apr 2017 29.23

The review resulted in the season extension not being continued due to high costs and limited attendances. Operating in April was considered unviable, as it did not represent reasonable value to the majority of Inner West ratepayers.

In 2019, Council again undertook an extended season for the FDAC during the closure period for the AAC. In this period, attendance was again approximately 1600 visits with an estimated 800 paying visits in the month of April in line with 2016/2017 visitation and operating costs.

Current projections in 2024 for an additional month of operation under Council management would result in a direct unbudgeted operating cost of $47k with similar visitation as listed above. In this regard, the further unbudgeted cost of $47k for an extension of the FDAC swimming season for minimal attendance remains unviable.

It is noteworthy to add that the year-round operation of the indoor Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and Ashfield Aquatic Centre featuring both indoor and outdoor heated pools provides alternative locations all within a short travel time for residents to continue to swim within the Inner West.

Public Submission

iwc YE24 budget submission

dear council and councillors

page numbers relate to 11apr23 meeting agenda paper containing the draft budget

actions (p28)

most of the actions in the YE24 draft are a backlog from past years (110 of 174) with 64 new actions added

-a review of the the budget should focus on catching up the backlog of actions before new actions are included

fees and charges - development assessment

i note that the costs of pre-development and other development (ex-heritage) advice is not fully recouped but is category B "Partial Cost Recovery ... recognising the community benefit it provides"

-the mar23 monthly report for development assessment has a budget deficit to year end of $2.3m being almost all of the difference between fees income $4.5m and staff costs $6.4m

-this draft budget has deficits YE24 $3.45m YE25 $3.55m YE27 $3.62m YE27 $3.71m

-a review of these fees is necessary as ever increasing costs must be covered for this service as contrary to iwc's statement that it is of community benefit it is benefiting only a tiny % of the community each year

fees and charges - events

the annual cost of staff in the mar23 monthly report is projected to be $658k and materials and contracts of $868k with a total income for the year of $99k making a deficit of $1.4m yet the fees schedule shows that not one item recovers costs not even for business categories

-money is made from these activities so these fees must be reviewed to reflect at least recouping costs

backlogs

the introduction to the draft budget (p36) describes the two scenarios costed in the LTFPs.

scenario one states "maintaining the capital works program to ensure infrastructure is renewed or upgraded over the 10 years"

scenario two states "a process to reduce the infrastructure backlog of $20.7m from the 2021/22 financial statements over the course of the LTFP" resulting in a deficit by YE27.

-neither scenario plans to 'catch up' the backlogs and scenario two includes a loan not mentioned in the introduction nor in the loan borrowings section (1.0.2) which is a lack of transparency

-the backlog calculation was changed in YE22 resulting in a reduction in costing backlogs from $132m in YE21 to $21m in YE22. the change was to cost backlogs - assets in condition 4 and 5 at 20% and 50% of gross replacement cost respectively which means that iwc now only budgets to patch assets to condition 3 - satisfactory. condition 4 and 5 assets are failing or failed so patching instead of renewal is not a good LTFP nor is it appropriate asset management.

-for consistency - the backlog amount in YE22 using the renewal calculation iwc used from YE17 to YE21 is $107m.

-neither scenarios in the YE24 draft budget appropriately addresses the backlogs and should be reverted back to costing renewal or replacement of failing or failed assets

-capex should preference backlogs before new infrastructure and before upgrading condition 1-3 assets

-no loans or deficit will occur if iwc responsibly allocates spending

income

iwc has failed to declare in the draft budget data that it had an additional special variation (ASV) approved estimated by IPART to be worth $4.6m from YE23 to YE27. this amount is the majority of the supposed surpluses from YE25 to YE27 of $6.2m which would negate iwc's claim to IPART to be in financial need

IPART - "Our decision means the council can increase income by 0.7% above the rate peg. We estimate this to be around $0.89million in additional income in 2022-23 which it can keep in its rate base going forward. This allows the council an extra $4.6 million over the next 5 years.The impact on rates from this ASV may be different for individual ratepayers and across different ratepayer categories. The ASV represents an allowed increase in general permissible income, the council decides how it collects that income from ratepayers."

"Inner West Council resolved on 12 April 2022 to apply for a permanent special variation under section 508(2) of the Act.The council estimated it would receive around $0.88million of additional income in 2022-23. The council stated that the special variation is required to meet the council’s obligations as identified in its LTFP and delivery programs. The council stated that it considered the impact on ratepayers to be reasonable."

"Inner West Council’s 2021-22 LTFP forecast an average Operating Performance Ratio (OPR) of 0.6% over 2022-23 to 2026-27. An average OPR at or below 2.0% over the next 5 years demonstrates financial need"

https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/cm9_documents/LG-Determination-Inner-West-Council-Additional-special-variation-application-2022-23-June-2022.PDF

it is a worry that iwc applied the government to increase rates above the rate peg crying poor then tell the community that it is in surplus for years to come

the below is from the YE24 draft budget on exhibition

the YE23 Q3 review projects an operating deficit of $2,247k - the adopted budget projected a deficit of $744k - the $.88m increase in rate income above the peg from the ASV would have covered this deficit and put us into surplus for YE23 - the $1.5m increase in deficit seems to be mostly a result of rising costs for contracts and tenders (see Q review comments by staff) - iwc must not sign contracts that are not fixed costs and must review budget projections to more accurately reflect the reality of the market

-iwc should not commit to budgets that are unrealistic and too costly - eg $1m toilet blocks - especially when the backlogs are not caught up

employee costs

Amalgamation was supposed to deliver significant savings in employee costs. This has not happened. In fact costs as a % of total expenditure has increased and is increasing still to 54.2% over the LTFP. Not even a huge council like the city of sydney council has such high employee costs as a % of total expenditure being 38.76% in YE22 rising to 41.23% over their 10 year LTFP. This is a significant difference and the reason for such increases in iwc costs should not only be explained in detail but be reviewed prior to the commencement of the financial YE24.

-the variances between YE23 and YE24 presented in the YE24 draft exhibited schedule needs to be re-examined

-one eg employee costs variance in YE24 stated is $3.26m increase (excluding work brought inhouse)

-the adopted budget for YE23 was $127.2m (confirmed in the mar23 monthly report) - the YE24 proposed is $136.38m which is an increase of $9.18m not $3.27m as stated

-even a 4% increase on YE23 costs comes up $822k short of the stated variance

-the comment beside this adjustment includes "and other adjustments" - this requires explanation

the YE21 budget had the below increases

the YE22 budget had the below increase

the YE24 draft budget has

-however the nsw government states "Increases to remuneration of up to 3.0 per cent per annum are available for FY2022-23 and for FY2023-24, reverting to increases of up to 2.5 per cent per annum for FY2024-25 and following years."

https://arp.nsw.gov.au/m2022-05-nsw-public-sector-wages-policy-2022

-iwc must not implement 4% increases from YE24 to YE28 and follow government guidelines of increases of 2.5% from YE25 onwards in the LTFP

-these increases are a maximum not a minimum and should not be automatically allocated ie not based on merit

asset backlogs

I disagree with council's statement that it will continue to maintain a high renewal of infrastructure

-council has reduced its backlog calculation from renewal to patching condition 4 (poor) & 5 (failed or failing) assets to condition 3 (satisfactory)

-condition 4 assets are now calculated at 20% of renewal value

-condition 5 assets are now calculated at 50% of renewal value

we went from $142m backlog to $21m backlog in YE22 using this amended calculation

-and we dont even spend all of the 20% or 50% at that

the draft budget has the need for a $10.8m loan to catch up backlogs in YE27 demonstrating iwc can not keep our assets maintained to even a satisfactory level. Scenario 2 in the draft budget which is supposed to focus on backlogs does not record an increase in borrowing costs from YE27 so i do not see a loan reflected in the data.

backlogs must be caught up from our existing funds and at the renewal rate not just patched to condition 3 being just satisfactory - no loan should be necessary

i am sending you my submission on the YE24 draft budget in the hope that councillors will be appropriately informed and act responsibly

-i am protesting the yoursay surveys format and requirements - it should not be necessary to have a digital account with iwc to participate so i am sending this to councillors and the staff member responsible for the yoursay survey so that my submission is included in the responses

i rely on councillors to improve iwc's financial management and not just invisibly raise rates above the peg to fund budget excesses

Council Response

1. Council's Operational Plan 2023/24 includes multi-year projects that continue across subsequent Operational Plans.

2. Fees and charges (Development Assessment) - The pre-development and other development is partially cost recovered and the fees for the service are benchmarked against other councils which offer a similar service. The fees are to be increased by 7% this year to align with CPI.

3. Fees and charges (Events) - Council events are run to support the community and local businesses, where a need is determined. Fee and charges at events recoup costs where possible particularly around the provision of infrastructure but also balance the need to ensure that facilities can be accessed by all the community.

4. Backlog - Under Scenario 1, Council is below the 2% benchmark of backlog for the 10 year Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP). Council is ensuring to that the backlog does not increase and continue to focus on renewal of assets.

5. Income (IPART Increase) - In March 2022, IPART offered a one time opportunity for Councils to re-establish the rate peg that was reflected in the 2021/22 LTFP. This was due to the significant financial stress that all Councils in NSW faced with the original announced rate peg. The methodology originally used by IPART in 2022/23 has not been applied in the calculation of the rate peg for 2023/24.

6. Income (Further Response Regarding Rate Peg) - Prior to the rate peg increase for 2022/23, the budgeted deficit was $1.6m. Council fully allocated the $0.9m towards the deficit in 2022/23, reducing to $0.7m.

7. Employee costs - Council does not determine the award for salary and wages. This is an agreement between the Unions and Office of Local Government. Once the award is determined, this is applicable to all councils in NSW. Council will reflect this amount once the agreement is finalised. For now, Council has applied a 4.5% award increase for 2023/24 Financial Year.

8. Asset Backlogs - Please refer to response under point 4 - backlog.

Public Submission

In support of Addison Rd bike route. Hoping this means a cycleway as I ride that route frequently and don't feel it is particularly safe. Would like to see the funding pulled into FY24 rather than FY25/26.

Council Response

Council has scheduled capital works on the bike route along Addison Road, Enmore Park to Livingstone Road in 2024/25 ($500,000), and 2025/26 ($1 million). Due to other priority capital works projects, these works will take place in the 2024/25 year.

Public Submission

(1) Not nearly enough emphasis on the 'Getting the basics right' component. This is an area that is lacking currently and there is a big backlog to fix in the neglected parts of the inner west things such as more regular mowing and street cleaning, better verge and streetscape beautification, maintenance and improvement of footpaths, more public bins etc, especially in neglected areas of Inner West such as the Marrickville Ward.
There is much discussion about transport, housing etc which is primarily a state government responsibility. Council should focus on its core responsibilities first.
(2) Other focus areas should always come after basics - especially if you are proposing harmonising rates before you've put in the effort in harmonising the service levels of the various wards. Rates harmonisation in 2023 rather than 2029 is unacceptable and sneaky. I can't even find this clearly in the documents - which is deceptive, and I only heard it in Peter's explainer video. The services, facilities and general condition of the Inner West are completely disparate, and service levels and the condition of paths, gardens, public bins, etc. should be harmonised BEFORE rates are harmonised - to prove that Council is working to truly deliver the same experience across the Inner West. The condition of public assets and services in the Marrickville ward pale in comparison with the Balmain ward.
(3) Need a public/street bins and litter strategy to reduce the huge amounts of litter and very few public bins, especially across the Marrickville ward, both in parks, reserves and along significant streets (such as the length of Unwins Bridge Road).
(4)Customer experience technology needs serious improvement, including the ability to reply back to tickets (not the current one-way 'no-reply' communication style that currently exists) and we need a mobile app for submitting service requests for better customer experience on the go (or proper integration with Snap Send Solve). Staff need to be genuinely more caring and solutions focussed, rather than trying to complete tickets as soon as possible and avoid work. Need a better, more transparent way for the community to submit big picture ideas - such as a UserVoice style submission/voting system (e.g. https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/ad198462-1c1c-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472)
(5) Request that a capital works project be path lighting along the Inner West controlled parts of the Cooks River - especially for safety. Since COVID this is a well used exercise area, but can not be used at night because of this. Like at Tempe Reserve, a similar path lighting project should be undertaken this year.
(6) We should have 'suburb committees' where a group of people from each suburb can make there specific issues heard and be collaborated with on improving our areas.
(7) No proper executive summary of the Delivery Program document. This is a 150 page document which is almost impossible to read if you have a job and cannot spend hours with a magnifying glass.

Council Response

1. Council has a strong focus on getting the basics right, including footpath maintenance, mowing and street cleaning, and streetscape beautification through Council's Main Street Strategy. An audit of the roads and footpaths was completed last year and has played an important part in setting the program for maintenance and renewal. Council is spending $8 million over 4 years to implement all high priority items from our Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan, aimed at improving accessibility across our footpath networks. An additional $7 million is being spent on footpath repairs and renewals across 2022/23 and 2023/24 and a new reporting system was recently implemented to facilitate a proactive approach to maintenance of all road, footpath, park and building infrastructure.

2. Harmonisation of rates is required by the NSW Government. Refer to Council response to community submissions 2 and 3 on this issue.

3. Council reviews proposals for new locations of public bins from residents as well as our staff. We are currently completing trials with new technology in some of our parks through a litter prevention education campaign.

4. Council is currently in the process of developing a Customer Experience Strategy that will improve and expand technologies to enable more effective customer service for the community. Council has recently launched the new Service Charter that reflects Council's commitment to providing service excellence. This charter was developed through extensive consultation with the community

5. Path lighting was installed on the Cooks River shared path at Steel Park (Illawarra Road to Thornley Street) in 2019. Path lighting through Warren Park between Steel Park and Mackey Park was extensively investigated and found to not be feasible due to the constraints of multiple major utilities in this area. A plan of management and masterplan is currently being prepared for Mackey Park which will inform future capital works program priorities, including path lighting.

6. Council holds regular local matters forums in each ward across the Inner West where community members can discuss issues and ideas with ward councillors and executive staff.

7. Pages 6-7 summarises the Community Strategic Plan on a page, while pages 18-22 include major projects and initiatives, a budget summary and capital project highlights for the 2023/24 year.

Public Submission

(1) Residents voted overwhelmingly last year to de-amalgamate. This program ignores this fact

(2) 7% seems a lot, considering the years that follow are almost half that amount. Plus, again, residents voted overwhelmingly last year to de-amalgamate. This program ignores this fact

(3) If it depends on the proposed huge rate increase in the next financial year for former Marrickville Council residents, instead of the increase being spread out over eight years as originally promised, then services should exponentially improve too. Since amalgamation they have dropped off noticeably, and although it's great for the Mayor to have big ideas about turning Enmore Rd into an entertainment theme park, unless the plan is to drive out existing residents, then we expect services to come up to par. Plus, again, residents voted overwhelmingly last year to de-amalgamate. This program ignores this fact.

Council Response

1. The NSW Government formed Inner West Council in 2016 by bringing together Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils. In December 2021, a non-binding poll was conducted in which the Inner West community voted to de-amalgamate the existing Council and return to the three former Councils. The result was carried with 62.5 per cent in favour, in a poll with a 80.7 per cent turnout. In 2022, Council prepared a de-amalgamation business case for the NSW Minister for Local Government, who is responsible for the final decision. To inform the proposal, Inner West Council widely consulted with the community, including undertaking an independent survey to incorporate views on options for service provision. A report outlining the outcomes of the community engagement process along with the updated business case was presented to 13 September 2022 Ordinary Council meeting. Council is awaiting the determination of the Minister for Local Government.

2. Council is harmonising rates as required by the State Government. This process, and impacts was explained in previous submission responses above.

Public Submission

Why are rates being harmonised this year with such little mention? I am not able to find any councillor motion on this topic since and the IWC page (https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/my-rates) on this subject still points to a motion passed in August 2021 whereby rates were being harmonised over a period of 8 years - what has changed since this time? Services have still not been harmonised - I have performers some analysis on the data uploaded here (https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/live/information-for-residents/roads-and-footpaths/streetscape-maintenance) and it is clear that despite being told by my ward Councillor that it should not be the case, the North areas of the LGA are receiving much better service levels than the South. Where is the transparency on what targets are being met for what areas, and what is being done to address discrepancies? There is a great deal of levelling up that needs to be done between the wards before they can be considered equal. Instead you are proposing to charge hundreds of dollars extra to some of the poorest households in the LGA in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis - outrageous! Why are rates being harmonised this year with such little mention? I am not able to find any councillor motion on this topic since and the IWC page (https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/my-rates) on this subject still points to a motion passed in August 2021 whereby rates were being harmonised over a period of 8 years - what has changed since this time? Services have still not been harmonised - I have performers some analysis on the data uploaded here (https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/live/information-for-residents/roads-and-footpaths/streetscape-maintenance) and it is clear that despite being told by my ward Councillor that it should not be the case, the North areas of the LGA are receiving much better service levels than the South. Where is the transparency on what targets are being met for what areas, and what is being done to address discrepancies? There needs to be a much bigger investment into ICT. The current system is completely unfit for purpose. Whilst it is great that Customer Service stalls have been a focus from Council for people that do not have access to the internet, most people do not have time to go out of their way to visit these stalls. Council really need to modernise their IT infrastructure to allow residents to get stuff done online. There needs to be a native mobile app as this is the device that people primarily use now. Woolahra Council have an app that allows you to quickly and conveniently place requests.

Council response

1. Council is continuously increasing its investment in its Information and Communications Technologies, including enabling many of its customer transactions to be undertaken online. Customer information stalls have been important for all sections of the community to engage with council and customer services staff. Council is committed to maintaining an efficient and up-to-date ICT portfolio that meets the needs of staff and residents. Council has adopted a modern cloud based approach to ICT technology which ensures we are using up to date secure modern technology solutions. Council is committed to ongoing expenditure in customer facing IT solutions which is demonstrated with the funding for the new Digital Experience Platform (DXP) initiative which aims to improve customer self service capabilities and experiences. Furthermore, it is anticipated that any future improvements will be device agnostic.

Council is currently in the process of developing a Customer Experience Strategy. Community engagement is currently underway to inform the areas of focus and it is highly likely to extend to the opportunities to improve and expand technologies to enable a more effective customer service for the community. The draft Customer Experience Strategy is expected to be submitted to Council for adoption in December 2023.

2. Council is harmonising rates as required by the State Government. This was explained in previous submission responses. This was also detailed on page 102 of the draft Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 2), Operational Plan and Budget 2023-24 ("The Operational Plan 23/24"). It is planned to take place during the 2023/24 year.

During the public exhibition, the Your Say Inner West project page included a section on rates harmonisation which included the following content:

“Rates harmonisation was originally planned to take place over eight years from 2021-2029. At the moment properties that aren’t on the minimum rating are charged differently across the former Local Government Areas.”

“The draft budget instead proposes full harmonisation from 1 July 2023. This ensures all ratepayers across the LGA are charged rates fairly based on their property values, so all members of the community who share and benefit from the Inner West’s services and infrastructure such as parks, roads, footpaths, libraries and rubbish collection contribute equally to the cost of these.”

3. The Operational Plan 23/24 outlines what Council is planning to deliver in the next financial year, and sometimes these initiatives, including projects and programs are a collaboration of local community groups, and other state and federal agencies. A comprehensive service review program and reporting framework is currently being developed and will be implemented in the 2023/24 year (Action 5.1.2.3). More specifically, Council is developing a Service Review Framework to identify potential service delivery improvements and drive more efficient use of resources across the LGA. This framework, including the methodology and models, is currently being finalised.

Public Submission

Supported Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget 2023-24 - detailed report and open report. Supported Draft Fees and Charges 2023-24 - no option really as charges are increasing.

Council Response

Support for the Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget 2023-24, and Draft Fees and Charges 2023-24 acknowledged.

Amendments to Delivery Program 2022-26 and Operational Plan and Budget 2023/24 KPIs arising from Internal Review

During the public exhibition period, an internal review was undertaken to ensure all actions were correct, and KPIs were based on robust data with accurate baselines. Minor amendments have been made including reassigning actions/KPIs to alternative teams due to reporting line changes, correction of typographical errors, and correction of reporting frequency (annual or quarterly). Details of these changes and the reason for the change are listed in the Attachment titled Internal Review Amendments to Operational Plan 2023/24.

Service statements

A package of service statements has been developed. For each of the service areas provided by Council, it includes a description of the service, major activities undertaken, actions and KPIs as listed in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2023/24, levels of service (where relevant), and budget. The service statements provide additional detail on the service for the benefit of councillors and our community. They are iterative documents and it is intended that they will be uploaded to Council’s website and updated annually as part of the Operational Plan and budget development process. The service statements are provided as an appendix to this report.

Proposed changes to Section 3 of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan

Below are the major movements in the Operational Plan budget. These changes are also reflected in the Long Term Financial Plan.

Adjustments to Operational Budget

1. Operational Expenditure Increase

After the draft budget and Long Term Financial Plan were placed on public exhibition, Council was advised by the Office of State Revenue (OSR) of a significant increase in the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) annual premium as well as confirmation that no subsidy was to be provided to offset this increase. The increase in premium and removal of subsidy is a $1.7m impact to Council for 2023/24 financial year and is now included in the four-year Operational Plan and Long Term Financial Plan.

The State Award increase for staff salaries in the 2023/24 draft budget was projected at 4%. Council has since received further information that the latest negotiations being discussed by the Union and its members are as follows:

o July 2023 4.5% which is an impact to Council of $611k

o July 2024 3.5% plus 0.5% or a lump sum $1,000 (whichever is greater), which is an impact to Council of $911k

o July 205 3.0% plus 0.5% or a lump sum $1,000 (whichever is greater), which is an impact to Council of $912k.

2. Operational Income Increase

Income relating to interest is budgeted to be higher than what was exhibited in the draft budget due to the recent RBA interest rates increase - which will result in higher returns on current investments. The increase will assist in offsetting the expenditure increases noted above.

The overall impact to the 2023/24 operational budget as a result of the above increases in expenditure and income is summarised below.

Adjustments to Capital Budget

The Capital Expenditure budget has been updated to incorporate several resolutions made by Council relating to capital spend, since the draft budget was placed on public exhibition, as shown below:

o The installation of electric vehicle charging stations at Ashfield Service Centre, Balmain Depot and Leichhardt Service Centre in 2023/24 at a cost of $740k

o 10 year capital works programs for the two investment properties recently acquired

o March QBRS adjustments of $4.5m increase in 2023/24 and $1.4m reduction in 2024/25. The reduction of $1.4m in 2024/25 is bringing forward budget for projects that will be delivered in 2023/24.

The table below summarises Capital Expenditure movements which have been reflected in the Long Term Financial Plan. Transfers of restricted and general funds have also varied from exhibition and are updated in the Operational Plan and Long Term Financial Plan.

Long Term Financial Plan

The Long Term Financial Plan has been updated to reflect the movements in the Operational Plan Budget. Whilst the external drivers of the increased Emergency Services Levy and State Award have pulled back the surpluses originally projected in 2023/24 and 2024/25 to deficits, every other key performance indicator exceeds the benchmarks set by the Office of Local Government, across the ten-year period.

Rates Harmonisation

The draft budget as exhibited proposes to move to a single harmonised rating structure from 1 July 2023. Harmonising rates means that rates will be paid equitably in proportion to land value by all ratepayers. Currently, home and business owners pay different rates depending on where their property is within the Inner West. It is considered only fair that everyone contributes equally to the cost of the facilities and services that all can access.

The harmonisation process does not increase Council’s overall income from rates, rather it is just a redistribution of the cost amongst ratepayers. Harmonisation means that individual ratepayers rates may change. Some ratepayers will pay less and some will pay more as rates are calculated according to the NSW Valuer General’s assessment of land value, and subject to a rate peg of 3.7% as provided by IPART.

Proposed changes to Fees and Charges

Since exhibition, there have been minor changes made to Fees and Charges for the following reasons:

o Fee and Charges changes made by a statutory body during the exhibition period

o Correction of GST included in Fees and Charges

o Name changes and further context provided for Fees and Charges

A summary of changes made to specific Fees and Charges is provided in attachment 6.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Council is required to adopt its Delivery Program, Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges for 2023/24 by 30 June 2023.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Final Delivery Program 22-26 and Operational Plan 23/24 and Budget 23/24
2.⇩	Fees and Charges 2023/2024
3.⇩	Long-Term Financial Plan 2023-2033
4.⇩	Service Statements Package
5.⇩	Internal Review Amendments to Operational Plan 2023/24
6.⇩	Fees and Charges 2023/24 Changes Log

Council Meeting

20 June 2023

Item No: C0623(1) Item 11

Subject: FOGO Service Update

Prepared By: Erin White - Manager Resource Recovery and Fleet Services and
Helen Bradley - Manager Resource Recovery Planning

Authorised By: Ryann Midei - Director Infrastructure

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council endorses the Community Engagement and Change Communications Strategy.

2. That Council endorse the Inner West Creative FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) campaign.

3. That the General Manager be delegated authority to write off all fees in relation to requests to increase the size of any existing red-lid garbage bin to 240 litre or 120 litre within the Domestic Waste Management service, associated with the implementation of the food recycling program until 1 July 2024.

4. That an update be provided at Councillor workshop before a further report is considered at the August Ordinary Meeting.

DISCUSSION

Background

Council resolved on 8 February 2022 to deliver a Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) Service to all Inner West households within this Council term.

At the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 13 December 2022 Council confirmed that Veolia would process its Food and Garden Organics material and resolved to enter into a Deed of Variation to the existing Inner West current contract to commence the service in 2023. The processing is through a third-party provider in Forbes, that will use the product for agricultural land application.

Inner West engaged external communications experts in FOGO, Icon Agency to develop a communications and engagement plan. The process for this work involves discovery, definition, development and delivery phases.

Icon undertook workshops in early March with key stakeholders including the FOGO Project control group, staff and Councillors to understand the Inner West community and our local challenges.

From this discovery phase a Draft Behaviour Change Strategy was prepared and considered at the April Ordinary Council Meeting. The next phase involved the creative development phase, and the proposed concepts are outlined in section 5 of this report and are tabled for Council’s consideration.

Following the endorsement of the creative concepts this will progress into the delivery phase (designs and detailed comms plan) by the end of June ready for implementation (printing and distribution) as part of the FOGO roll out.

In addition to this, Council has sought Expressions of Interest to find trusted local champions (organisations, businesses or notable individuals) who have expertise in sustainability education and recycling with established networks and audiences in the Inner West. The EOI was advertised on Friday 19 May and closes on Monday 12 June 2023. The applications are via VendorPanel and an online briefing was held on Friday 26 May in which interested individuals, businesses and organisations attended. The assessment panel will review EOI submissions in June. The champions engaged are then trained and provided with the communications to support council by engaging community and sharing key messages and communications through their face-to-face and online networks.

The Inner West Environment Advisory Group was engaged on the Community Engagement and Change Communications Strategy and asked a series of questions:

· What opportunities, networks or community groups are you aware of, to extend our reach and connect with our community to ensure everyone living in a house knows what FOGO is and how to use it?

· What are the key barriers and challenges for people in houses we should consider in developing FAQs, troubleshooting and solutions? These will also inform the program of engagement for two waste buster officers being recruited.

· Do you have suggestions for respected and trusted individuals for our FOGO Hero?

The group provided feedback on a range of community groups and networks, offered to share the EOI with their networks and named some additional trusted locals. Potential barriers and suggestions were discussed including unacceptable items such as dog poo, plastic bags and nappies and suggestions for communications.

1. The Proposed Service

The FOGO service will commence on 9 October 2023 for all single dwelling properties and will be in addition to the food collection service that is currently available to all multi-unit dwellings.

The waste service will be consistent across the entire Inner West Local Government Area and will involve fortnightly collection of the existing garbage bin (120 litre standard) and weekly collection of the FOGO bin (240 litre) and a fortnightly collection of recycling (240 litre). This total volume available for each residential dwelling to dispose of all domestic waste produced will total 840 litres per fortnight compared to the current system of 600 litres per fortnight.

The contract for the Supply and the Roll out bins for FOGO has been awarded. This is for the 7000 plus properties that currently do not have a garden organics or Food organics only bin. The roll out of these bins is planned to commence in late August 2023.

A Risk Management Plan has been developed with measures to mitigate risks. The highest level risks from this matrix are identified below:

· Increased demand for larger garbage red-lid garbage bins - Residents on smaller bin service (80 litres or 55 litres) not having sufficient waste capacity and opting for larger bin due to fortnightly collection. Mitigated via bin upsizing, information, and support from waste educators (Section 3 of this report).

· Miscommunication – incorrect messages and information being shared with our community. Mitigated through the comms and engagement plan.

· Timing - Residents adding food to their garden organics bin before October. Mitigated through clear instructions and information as per comms and engagement plan.

· Responsiveness – to resident complaints and enquiries. Mitigated by employing two additional customer service staff and daily monitoring of response times to engage additional resources as needed (Section 2 of this report).

· Transfer - Veolia awaiting extensions to capacity licencing at Banksmeadow Transfer station. Mitigated by maintaining contact with EPA (Environment Protection Authority) licencing and Veolia contract manager.

· Collection responsiveness - Collection vehicle and crew availability for increased demand on services. Mitigated by delaying (retaining use off) sale of collection vehicles and having a casual pool of staff available.

2. Anticipated demand on Customer Requests relating to waste

Council has recently increased the number of call centre staff to meet its service standard of 90% of calls to be answered within 60 seconds. In addition to this, council will be adding a further two call centre staff for a period of 12 months to manage anticipated additional requests throughout the recycling improvements and FOGO service introduction. Council will monitor calls and enquiries throughout this period and will be adjusting resources accordingly.

Council is recruiting an additional two waste education officers (Waste Busters) who will be in the community directly educating residents on the use of the FOGO bin, assisting with the reduction of garbage in the red-lid garbage bin through waste avoidance, reuse and best-practice recycling to be support a fortnightly garbage collection. A grant has been applied for from the NSW EPA to cover the cost of these two 12-month positions, and we are awaiting the outcome.

3. Managing residents' concerns with the transition to a fortnightly collection of red-lid garbage bin

The rollout of FOGO will require residents to make some changes to their garbage and recycling habits.

In order to maximise the efficiency and simplicity of the rollout, residential waste audits and tonnages were analysed to identify the capacity (red-lid garbage bin size) required for Inner West. Based on the red-lid garbage and organics tonnages for 2021-22, the average FOGO bin capacity is calculated at 32 litres per week when achieving a 50% recovery of food (from the garbage red-lid garbage bin into FOGO).

The average 120L red-lid garbage bin collected fortnightly will be 79% full (95 litres) if 50% of the available food organics are transferred from the red-lid garbage bin to the FOGO bin. There is excess capacity in the 240 litre FOGO bin to accept all food and garden organics generated by Inner West households, with additional FOGO bins available at no additional charge if required.

The Inner West use of the existing 120 litre red-lid garbage bin on a fortnightly collection is reinforced by the Penrith service whereby 84.5% households used the standard sustainable service (a 140-litre red-lid garbage bin collected fortnightly), the remainder upsized to a larger 240 litre capacity on a user-pays charge. According to ABS data, the average Penrith Household accommodates 2.72 residents equating to 51.5 litres red-lid garbage bin per fortnight per person compared to Inner West at 2.28 residents equating to 52.6 litres available per fortnight per person. Penrith’s organics capture rate is 61.5% and 86% of residents actively use the FOGO service. Inner Wests FOO (Food Organics Only) service in apartments currently recovers 54% as an indication of diversion, noting that recovery rates are usually lower in apartments compared to houses.

The Inner West Council fees and charges offer variable domestic waste charges based on the size of the red-lid garbage bin on a “user pays” model aligned with waste generation and our Zero Waste Strategy.

The domestic waste charge is based on the size of the red-lid garbage bin and not impacted by recycling or garden organics recycling services. Households can have additional recycling and garden/FOGO bins at no additional cost.

Maintaining the standard red-lid garbage bin is as per NSW (New South Wales) FOGO best practice guiding documents (based on audits and Councils that have implemented FOGO) as increasing red-lid garbage bin capacity acts as a deterrent for transferring food to the FOGO bin, reducing recovery of organics.

The proposed domestic waste charges in the 2023-24 draft budget are:

· Minimum Charge (80 litre or less red-lid garbage bin) - $377

· Standard (120 litre red-lid garbage bin) - $502

· Maximum (240 litre red-lid garbage bin) - $753

The below table demonstrates how surrounding councils compare with the Inner West domestic waste service charge. The City of Sydney (CoS) and Penrith offer a small service charge (less than 120 litre red-lid garbage bin).

IWCs domestic waste service charge for the smallest charge (under 120L) for 2023-24 is $54 more expensive than the City of Sydney's and $37 more than Penrith’s.

For the standard 120L charge, Inner West is $9 more than the City of Sydney, and $161.35 cheaper than Randwick which is the only other SSROC council which provides FOGO.

NB: Based on proposed 2023-24 charges.

Council	<120L	120L (Standard)
Inner West	$377	$502
City of Sydney	$323	$491
Randwick (FOGO) 240L red-lid garbage fortnightly/eq 120L week	NA	$663.35
Canterbury -Bankstown	NA	$605
Canada Bay	NA	$439
Burwood	NA	$556.50
Penrith (FOGO)	$340	$455 (140L)

There are approximately 6,000 IWC dwellings on the minimum domestic waste charge. It is anticipated that some may require a larger red-lid garbage bin when the service changes to fortnightly. Changes to red-lid garbage bin size require the property owners consent as it alters the domestic waste charge on their rates notice. Council proposes that households requiring a larger bin (80 litre to 120 litre) will not be charged the additional cost until 30 June 2024 and Council will consider a further report regarding 2024-25 fees and charges including streamlining of charges to a standard or large service).

It is therefore recommended that the General Manager be delegated authority to write off all fees in relation to requests to increase the size of their bin to 240L or 120 L red-lid garbage bins within the Domestic Waste Management service, associated with the implementation of the food recycling program until 1 July 2024.

Council considered providing a weekly red-lid garbage bin service for the first 12 months of the FOGO service. The additional service would cost $6.3 million for 12 months and would need to be delivered by a collection contract requiring a lead time of 8-12 months to implement.

The service change may take some adjustment and Council has contingency plans in place in the form of a spare crew that could provide an additional collection service as required. Any concerns over the fortnightly collection of the red-lid garbage bin could be managed using the following steps:

1. Pick up overflowing red-lid garbage bin as a one off.

2. Provide education and tips on reducing garbage, whilst maximising FOGO and recycling.

3. Offer a larger bin to be delivered (expected delivery within 5 working days).

4. Follow up by in-field waste education officers to support the household with targeted and relevant waste avoidance, reuse and recycling opportunities to return to smaller bin size in future.

5. Adjust domestic waste charge as per size of red-lid garbage bin, seeking consent from the property owner who pays the rates charges to commence 1^st July 2024.

4. Compostable bags for food scraps

Residents will be provided with a 6-month supply (pack) of compostable bags as part of the starter pack (caddy, bags and information).

In the longer-term residents will then be encouraged to:

a. Put their food in nude (bag free) as the garden organics help keep the bin clean

b. Buy Australian Standard compostable bags themselves (widely available and affordable via supermarkets)

c. Contact Council (as a last resort to collect compostable bags)

5. Creative Development Concepts

Icon Agency (the creative agency engaged) continue to develop the creative materials for Inner West Council’s FOGO roll out working alongside our own communications team.

Internal and community stakeholders will be engaged to ensure everyone is aware of FOGO and the what, when, why and how.

The key documents are summarised below and included in the appendix:

· Community Engagement and Change Communications Strategy – overarching detail and timelines

· Inner West Creative FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) campaign Creative Concepts – developing ‘be a FOGO/Food Recycling Hero’ concept for our community

One of the important messages for our community is that many sustainability changes are unreachable for some such as owning an electric vehicle, offsetting carbon, installing solar panels (cost, home ownership), but FOGO is something we can all do and make a difference. It builds on behaviour levers and these are tapped in to when addressing perceived barriers to change;

· Social norming – everyone is doing it

· Social consistency – aligning to how others see me (e.g. environmentalist, progressive, innovator, conformist)

· Making it actionable – it's easy and we can all do it.

The communications and engagement plan focuses on the detail of what type of communication is delivered at what point prior to and post FOGO implementation to create excitement, raise awareness and ensure we reach all parts of our community.

The ‘Be a FOGO Hero’ concept aims to cut-through, raise awareness, activate and engage our community. It’s a visual identity that will be supported by public figures and community champions and ultimately all Inner Westies as it is promoted through a range of opportunities and channels.

6. Key Milestones

The following table is a summary of the key milestones until launch date.

Tender RFT (Request for Tender) 14-22 AWARDED Caddy supply, re stickering and printing, starter pack delivery and communications and engagement.	February 2023
Processing Contract NEGOTIATED Veolia commences 9 Oct 2023	January 2023
Approval of Icon Behaviour Change Strategy	13 April 2023
Peer review and feedback of behaviour change and comms and engagement via Environmental Strategic Reference Group	25 May 2023
Tender RFT13-23 Compostable Bin Liners for Caddy and recommendation	4 April – 9 June 2023
Approval of ICON Communication and Engagement Plan	June 2023

EOI (Expressions of Interest) – FOGO Community Champions and briefing (panel evaluating submissions in June)	19 May-12 June
DECISION REQUIRED Red-lid garbage bin sizing – capacity analysis undertaken and options for upsizing (be decided at Council meeting)	20 June 2023 Council meeting
Icon final creatives – artworks and comms	mid-July onwards
Communication and Engagement FOGO is coming communications commence including media release, socials, letter to households, letter in rates notice, events, engagements etc.	August onwards
Letterbox drop to households introducing FOGO	28 August 2023
Starter kit delivery to homes and bin re-stickering by Adpost (45 days / 9 weeks). Information and socials	18 September 2023
Video (how to), FOGO ambassadors and community champions go live	18 September 2023
Saturated comms with media releases, paid advertising, customer service screens, website info, posters etc	2 October
All houses to have received a green 240 litre FOGO bin	2-9 October 2023
Service start - FOGO	9 October 2023
Reporting and data – Tonnages, contamination reports, Audits (APC Anne Prince Consulting), resident surveys ongoing	ongoing

7. Other domestic waste service changes currently underway

Recycling Improvements

Collection - The Recycling collection (South Service area) contract was awarded to URM (United Resource Management). This will free up the two vehicles and 6 people to make up the FOGO collection team.

Bin Supply - A Tender was awarded to SULO for the supply and roll out and take back of recycling bins in the north area. The 2 x 120 litre recycling bins will be retrieved and a 240-litre yellow lidded commingled bin delivered. This will be scheduled across approximately 8 weeks and will conclude at the end of August 2023.

Communications - Adpost has been engaged to print and deliver the initial communication in the form of a letter to all affected households (16,986 properties) in the former Leichhardt Area the week commencing 12 June 2023. A second communication in the form of a postcard will be delivered two weeks prior to the resident receiving the bin. This postcard will be more detailed in what is required by the resident logistically; what, when why how.

Responsiveness – Two additional customer service/call centre staff have been engaged to respond to the expected increase in calls resulting from the recycling service improvement. A QR code has been added to communications to take residents directly to information on the website: Recycling - Inner West Council (nsw.gov.au)

Financial Implications

All budgeted for within grants and domestic waste operational budget.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Inner West - FOGO Community Engagement and Communications Strategy
2.⇩	IWC Icon FOGO Creative

Council Meeting

20 June 2023

Item No: C0623(1) Item 12

Subject: Henson Park - Public Private Partnership - Licences

Prepared By: Matthew Pearce - General Counsel

Authorised By: Peter Gainsford - General Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council confirms that the outcomes and deliverables of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as outlined in the Henson Park PPP Final Assessment are acceptable;

2. That Council continue to proceed with the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as a Public Private Partnership with the AFL (NSW/ACT) Commission Limited;

3. That Council authorise the General Manager to:

a) certify that the Henson Park Licence for Use and Construction Licence, as part of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project, has been prepared in accordance with the Public Private Partnership Guidelines 2022;

b) confirm that there have been no material change to the Public Private Partnership of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project or its cost since the full assessment by the Office of Local Government;

4. That Council seek approval from the Office of Local Government to execute the Henson Park Licence for Use and Construction Licence in respect of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project.

5. That Council delegate to the General Manager the authority, if approval is provided by the Office of Local Government, to execute the Henson Park Licence for Use and Construction Licence in respect of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project.

6. That Council delegate to the General Manager (or his delegate) the authority to execute the Henson Park Deed of Agreement for Use in respect of the Newtown Jets with a term of 21 years noting that the AFL Henson Park Licence for Use also has a term of 21 years.

DISCUSSION

At its Council meeting on 13 September 2022, Council resolved:

That Council:

1. Confirm that the outcomes and deliverables of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as outlined in the Henson Park PPP Assessment are acceptable.

2. Proceed with the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as a Public Private Partnership with the AFL (NSW/ACT) Commission Limited.

3. Authorise the General Manager to:

(a) certify that all documentation, as part of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project, has been prepared in accordance with the Public Private Partnership Guidelines 2022; and

(b) submit all documentation to the Office of Local Government for assessment of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project as a Public Private Partnership.

4. Delegate to the General Manager the authority to negotiate a Heads of Agreement with the commercial terms to be reported back to Council for approval; and

5. Commit to entering into a Licence with the Newtown Jets in respect to the future sporting use of Henson Park

On 16 September 2022, the Initial Assessment of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) along with the draft Heads of Agreement was forwarded to the Office of Local Government (the OLG) for review.

On 23 September 2022, Council received a letter from the Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (the Commonwealth Department). The letter confirmed an election commitment for the funding towards the cost of the Project and required Council to undertake a desk top review of the funding required for the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project. The desk top review was returned to the Department confirming funding in the amount of $2.5M.

A Priority Community Infrastructure Program Application (as part of the Federal Government’s 2022 election commitments for community infrastructure) has now been forwarded to the Australian Government seeking and applying for grant funding for $2.5M.

On 21 October 2022, the OLG provided a response to the Initial Assessment of the PPP and Heads of Agreement. No clarification was sought by the OLG in terms of their initial assessment. However, the OLG stated in the letter:

“OLG recommends that, as Council determines to proceed with the PPP, it ensures the governing body and the community are kept informed of key decisions, impacts and costs associated with the PPP. Council is also encouraged to ensure that any heads of agreements and leases it enters into provide the risk mitigation assurances the community expects.”

The OLG have confirmed that, in their initial assessment, the PPP is not significant and will not be referred to its Project Review Committee for review.

On 13 December 2022, Council resolved, at an Extraordinary meeting, to proceed with the Henson Park Redevelopment Project as a Public Private Partnership with the AFL (NSW/ACT) Commission Limited and referred an executed Heads of Agreement to the OLG for consideration (refer to the attachment).

On 22 December 2022, the PPP submission was forwarded to the OLG for full assessment.

On 1 March 2023 Council received a response from OLG, (refer to the attachment). The OLG again assessed and determined that the PPP is not significant and not high risk and that the project will not be referred to the Project Review Committee for review. The OLG also advised that no approval had been granted to enter into the PPP. The OLG further advised that if there was a material change to the PPP or its cost then the matter will require a referral back to the OLG and a re-assessment of the PPP.

Between March 2023 to June 2023 negotiations between Council and the AFL have occurred in respect of the Licences. There have also been related negotiations in respect of the Development Agreement (those privileged discussions are commercially confidential and are dealt with in the Confidential Report). In addition, Council and the Jets have negotiated a Deed of Agreement for use of Henson Park. As a result of the negotiations there has been no material change to the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project or its cost.

Ongoing Community Access to Henson Park

Council adopted a Plan of Management (POM) and Master Plan for Henson Park on 25October 2022. Ongoing community access to Henson Park is an important issue for the community as the Park is a greatly valued public recreational asset. The POM has developed core objectives for the ongoing management of Henson Park and notes that the Park has three main categories of land use as defined by the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act). These categorisations are summarised in Table below

Land Categorisation Henson Park (Table 1 extracted from POM)

Council in its POM process has adopted a ceiling limit on the number of match games per year for both the AFL and the Newtown Jets. This ceiling limit provides clarity for all park users on access conditions as well as allow proper seasonal planning by the main sporting codes. Match days are capped at 20 game days per sporting code, per sporting season. This represents a total of only 120 match hours per year. This ceiling limit allows for additional sporting content to be planned for future years while still maintaining significant public access to the park for other recreational activities.

It is noted that the Park currently supports an off-leash dog exercise area which is designated as on leash when match games are played. It is critical to note that the dog off leash area has only been in existence since 2014 and that Marrickville Park located some 800m away also provides an off-leash exercise area for companion animals. Dog walkers are therefore not underprovided in terms of access to open space in this regard.

The AFL Licence for Use

The detailed terms of the AFL Licence for Use between Council and the AFL are as follows:

(a) Term - 21 years (this is the maximum period for a Licence of Community Land under the Act);

(b) Licence - A non-exclusive licence to use Henson Park in the following terms:

(i) 20 days for match games annually for ticketed community and elite Australian football (limited to 5 hours per day) over the Winter and Summer seasons (Match Days);

(ii) A seasonal licence for the Winter season (April to September) for community football;

(iii) Of the Match Days, half of the home games of the Sydney Swans AFLW are to be held at Henson Park;

(iv) Non-ticketed match games and training will be booked in accordance with the with principles and criteria in Council’s Allocation Policy.

(d) Mandatory Use - The licence to use Henson Park will be subject to the following ongoing mandatory use:

(i) use by the Newtown Jets;

(ii) a minimum amount of community use of the facilities;

(iii) the facilitation of junior sports; and

(iv) public access outside the playing surface during non-ticketed community match days that includes but is not limited to local residents and dog walkers.

The parties have reached an agreement in respect of the use of Henson Park and the Licence for use is ready to be executed (refer to the attachment).

The AFL Construction Licence

Henson Park is community land and is subject to the POM. The POM requires that a Construction Licence is required if works are to be undertaken at the Park. The Council, through the Construction Licence, grants the AFL occupation and use of a construction area to enable the AFL to undertake the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project. The parties have reached an agreement in respect of the construction of the Project and the Construction Licence is ready to be executed (refer to the attachment).

The Newtown Jets Deed of Agreement

Although separate to the PPP but in accordance with the Council resolution on 13 September 2022, Council has negotiated and prepared a Deed for use of Henson Park in respect of the Newtown Jets.

The term of the Deed is 21 years whereby the Newtown Jets along with the ALF are the primary users of Henson Park with other formal use requests by the Jets to be considered with regards to the ongoing management of the grounds as a premier sporting venue. It should be noted that the principles and criteria of this new Deed are similar to the current Deed with the Jets which has been in place since 2016. The 2016 Deed will be replaced with is new Deed.

The parties have reached an agreement in respect of the Newtown Jets use of Henson Park and as such the Newtown Jets Licence is ready to be executed (refer to the attachment).

The Guidelines and Final Assessment by the OLG

The Guidelines outline the requirements for Local Government PPP proposals. As the Project is deemed to be a PPP due to the AFL’s further financial contribution separate to Council and Government funding, the Council must not enter into such an arrangement to provide public infrastructure unless it has complied with the Guidelines. The OLG have confirmed that it considers the Project to be a PPP and is satisfied that the PPP is acceptable based on its current assessment. Council, therefore, must now submit the PPP contractual documentation (being the Henson Park Licences) to the OLG for final approval which will then allow the Council to enter into PPP with the AFL.

Certification by the General Manager and Council Resolutions required by the Guidelines

The Guidelines mandate the requirement that the General Manager must certify that Council’s PPP Documentation has been prepared in accordance with the Guidelines prior to any submission to the OLG. In addition, the certification will also confirm that since the previous full assessment of the PPP Documentation by the OLG there has been no major variation to the Project. The certification also seeks that the OLG provide an approval to execute the contractual documentation. Finally, the Guidelines require that such certification can only be authorised by Council resolution.

The proposed certification is to read:

“I, Peter Gainsford, General Manager of Inner West Council, hereby certify that the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project Final Assessment put forward by the Inner West Council to the Office of the Local Government for its assessment of the proposed Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment PPP has been prepared in accordance with the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Guidelines (January 2022).”

I further certify that there has been no material change to the Public Private Partnership of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project or its cost since the full assessment by the OLG.

In accordance with my certification, I seek approval from the Office of Local Government to execute the Henson Park Licences in respect of the Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment Project.”

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Council has resolved on 26 October 2021 to contribute $500,000 towards the construction costs of the Project. There are additional costs associated with the engagement of a Project Manager ($487,000 excl. GST) and a Probity Advisor ($10,000 excl. GST) which will need to be funded in the capital works program as part of the 23/24 budget consideration.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Heads of Agreement
2.⇩	Letter from the Office of Local Government dated 1 March 2023
3.⇩	AFL Construction Licence and Henson Park Licence
4.⇩	Newtown Jets Henson Park – Deed of Agreement

Council Meeting

20 June 2023

Item No: C0623(1) Item 13

Subject: Leichhardt Oval Masterplan - Preliminary Concepts

Prepared By: Scott Mullen - Strategic Investments and Property Manager

Authorised By: Kelly Loveridge - Director Corporate

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the public exhibition of the preliminary costed concepts for the Leichhardt Oval Masterplan.

BACKGROUND

In 2020 a Plan of Management and Master Plan was adopted for Leichhardt Park that recommended the formalisation of a Master Plan for the long-term vision of Leichhardt Oval.

At the 10 May 2022 Council meeting it was resolved 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.

DISCUSSION

The purpose of undertaking the Master Plan is to establish a cohesive vision for planned upgrades and renovations of facilities at Leichhardt Oval, ensuring that the iconic oval can continue to serve the changing needs of the community and meet the demands of modern professional sporting venues.

The Master Plan will help to guide Council’s decisions around future uses of the site including concurrent upgrade of the adjoining Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and modernisation of grandstand amenities including change rooms, toilets, food outlets and screens. As a long-term planning document, the Master Plan will establish a framework for future uses and associated capital works, ensuring the continuation of Leichhardt Oval’s extensive history of hosting sporting and community events at both the local and professional level.

The Master Plan will provide clear direction to ensure the ongoing and future relevance of Leichhardt Oval as a compliant venue which can attract community and high-level sporting events and training; and maximises the use of all spaces, including increasing the use of the function rooms.

The key aims of the Master Plan are to:

· Formally acknowledge the history and culture of Leichhardt Oval and the important role it has played within our community since its establishment in 1934.

· Provide a multi-purpose high standard event, function and conference facility which is strategically planned and managed.

· Consider the needs of the community and key stakeholders including accessibility and inclusivity.

· Incorporate Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) principals into the Master Plan.

· Ensure an ongoing commitment to the management of the Leichhardt Park sporting precinct through the development of effective and innovative practices to minimise the impact that Leichhardt Oval may have on the surrounding area.

Following a public tender process, Cox Architects were awarded the contract to assist Council in the preparation of the Master Plan.

Community and stakeholder Engagement

The community and stakeholder engagement was developed to occur in three stages:

1. Visioning

2. Strategy development

3. Public exhibition

Stage 1: Visioning

To inform the preparation of the Master Plan, Council undertook user experience research to gather feedback from the wider community including current and potential sporting groups that utilise the oval, associated government institutions and relevant interest groups.

Community and stakeholder Engagement – Stage (a)

Council officers, consultants from Cox Architecture and Arup assisted in the extensive engagement process combining targeted one-on-one interviews with relevant interest groups and broader community engagement across three public pop-up sessions in December 2022, along with online surveys and interactive mapping through the Council’s ‘Your Say’ website.

The results of the engagement have been collated into the Leichhardt Oval Master Plan Engagement Outcomes Report (Attachment 1) which is also available on Council’s website.

The engagement period captured within this report was from 18 November 2022 to 14 March 2023.

Overall, the engagement process reached more than 370 participants from both within and outside the local area including residents, spectators, employees, athletes and other vested members across the community.

Feedback from this engagement has been reviewed, analysed, themed and included in the report and has been used to inform the preparation of preliminary concepts for the Leichhardt Oval Master Plan.

Consistent with the conversations throughout the engagement, the analysis of issues and ideas found:

· The community is passionate about building stronger neighbourhoods, they want to see better facilities for socialising in the public realm

· Finding environmentally and financially sustainable solutions were strongly expressed

· Transport, traffic, parking, and infrastructure provision are core community concerns

· Most of the transport related comments expressed a desire for better access to public and active transport options

Consistent themes that arose during feedback have been summarised below:

ACCESS

· Safe pedestrian access to/from the ground - closure of streets etc

· Dedicated event public transport services and wayfinding to/ from Leichhardt Oval

· Improved, expanded parking and circulation around the ground

· Emergency vehicle egress separate to crowd viewing areas

PUBLIC DOMAIN

· Retention of The Hill with minor accessibility and safety upgrades

· Preservation of trees surrounding the oval

FACILITIES

· Public facilities, DDA compliant circulation, accessible seating and amenities

· New stand to the north to include additional corporate offerings, covered seating

· Corporate facilities expansion and upgrades

· Museum and cafe at the gateway to the precinct.

· Council, or community run, cultural events outside of sporting windows

· Reconfigured southern end to include new undercover seating, amenities, food and beverage, grounds-keeping, storage, ticketing, merchandising

· Increased weather protected viewing areas (standing or seating)

Stage 2: Strategy development

Council worked with Cox to investigate and develop strategies in consultation with both internal and external stakeholders that considered:

ACCESS

· Accessible internal linkage to the hill from the western side

· Direct emergency vehicle access to and from the site

· Access from Leichhardt Oval to Oval #2 and LAPC

· Formalise broadcasting vehicles area on Mary Street

· 2/3 Level Structure for broadcast, waste and medical vehicles

· 2 storey car park on existing car park and connecting to oval

PUBLIC DOMAIN

· Leave open space including the Hill ‘as is’

· Upgrade both entries including new turnstiles to streamline access / egress

· Provide a propriety pedestrian zone - raised pedestrian areas at Mary Street entry

· Design public art that recognises the original local NRL teams

· Create a wall / walk that celebrates past Wests Tigers players

· Upgrade landscaping and preserve heritage trees and existing trees where possible

· New local and precinct wide wayfinding and information signage

· Install steps on the hill to allow movement in all weather conditions and reduce slippage

· Food / Beverage / Corporate / Beer Garden near Chapel Street entrance for range of events and kid friendly spaces

FACILITIES

· New Home End north stand including new Corporate facilities at player level

· New multi-level corporate facilities to south end of Western stand

· Upgrade Centurions Lounge Function centre and kitchen upgrade for multipurpose use

· Increase number of toilets and accessible toilets including Family room facilities

· Increase number of change rooms, allow for multiple teams / womens and mens games

· Increase and replace existing bench seating with numbered seating

· Provide permanent and temporary food and beverage options

· Upgrade Gate House to local NRL Museum

· Keith Barnes Stand to stay ‘as is’

TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY

· Include nature-based design with green roof that can moderate temperature and boost PV efficiency

· Upgrade floodlights with newer technology with lower power density without reducing lux

· Upgrade Electrical Services

· Construct new Central HVAC Plant

· Install new Video Board

· Include Renewable Energy strategies including increased PV capacity on compatible surfaces and every roof, combination with battery system to allow for energy storage

· Design for facade modification including natural ventilation (louvres, operable windows, perforation etc.) for peak use

· Install up lighting in trees and replace all lighting to LEDs for energy sustainability

· Install a new Big Screen

· Provide for LED Advertising Boards to North East and South

Community and stakeholder Engagement – Stage (b)

With a number of preliminary concepts (Attachment 2) for the site now developed and costed following the visioning and strategy development, it is intended to undertake another round of broad community engagement and stakeholder meetings to seek feedback on the planning to date.

There will be an online survey through the Council’s ‘Your Say’ website over a 4-week period between 26 June 2023 and 23 July 2023, as well as three public pop-up sessions (Balmain, Leichhardt, and Rozelle) for the community to attend and discuss the preliminary concepts with staff and Cox consultants.

Stage 3: Public Exhibition

The feedback from this second round of community and stakeholder engagement will be analysed and considered in preparing and finalising a Draft Master Plan for the oval. It is intended to table the draft Master Plan at the August meeting of council, seeking endorsement to proceed to public exhibition for feedback. Following the final exhibition period, a further report seeking to adopt the Leichhardt Oval Master Plan would be presented to Council in September for consideration.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

A preliminary cost report has been prepared by Cox’s consultant team providing cost estimates for the various concepts that have been developed as part of the Master Plan project.

When fully developed, the Master Plan is intended to present a series of opportunities to upgrade facilities across the precinct. The concepts below have had preliminary cost estimates prepared, and can be considered for implementation independently or in combination, pending prioritisation and availability of funding.

Further refinement of the work scopes and estimated costs will be undertaken prior to finalising the Master Plan, including breakdown of the western grandstand upgrades into individual work packages for consideration.

A. Museum of Inner West Rugby League - up to $1.25M

B. Additional grandstand to the northern end - $21M

C. New and upgraded seating - $4.9M

D. Upgrades to the western grandstand – Moderate option $45.3M or Major option $98.3M

E. Additional parking - $12.3M

F. Improvements to accessibility and amenity around the oval + new LED floodlights - $5M

The 2023/24 Capital Works Budget includes $600,000 for the Leichhardt Oval precinct, providing opportunity to commence high-priority design, planning or minor works.

There is no further budget allocated at this time for any of the concepts that are currently proposed to form part of the Leichhardt Oval Master Plan.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Community and Stakeholder Engagement Outcomes Report Stage 1(a)
2.⇩	Leichhardt Oval Master Plan - Preliminary Concepts

Council Meeting

20 June 2023

Item No: C0623(1) Item 18

Subject: Planning Industry Professional Workshop Summary

Prepared By: Rachel Josey - Operations and Special Projects Manager

Authorised By: Simone Plummer - Director Planning

RECOMMENDATION

That Council receive and note the report.

DISCUSSION

At the Council Meeting held on 9 May 2023, Council resolved the following:

a) A catalogue of short, medium and long term service improvements that can be implemented to address the concerns and recommendations of the architectural and town planning sector; and

b) Key performance indicators and measurable data that can be used to identify how the organisation is performing in customer service and efficiency within development assessment

2. Receive a bimonthly report, tabled at an Ordinary Council meeting, monitoring improvement in customer service within the development assessment system, based of the aforementioned key performance indicators and measurable data.

3. Hold a further workshop inviting planning industry professional who work within the Inner West to specifically discuss how the heritage assessment processes can be improved.

4. Undertake an expression of interest process to identify architects and town planners with deep experience in the Inner West who can contribute their expertise to the development of the new Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan.

This report addresses item 1 a) & b) of the above resolution.

BACKGROUND

On 27 April 2023 Council held a ‘Industry Professional’ Workshop at Marrickville Pavilion for professionals involved in the Development Assessment process at Inner West Council. This was largely comprised of architects, planners and draftspersons who regularly lodge applications for development with Council.

The Workshop was attended by 40 professionals and facilitated by Council’s Director of Planning, Senior Manager and Development Assessment Managers. Council’s Development Assessment Team Leaders were also in attendance.

The purpose of the Workshop was to –

· Hear from the professionals and their application experience (i.e. Customer Service, time frames, and outcomes)

· Tap into their professional experience/ideas

· Promote & strengthen our working relationship

The Workshop was separated into the following discussion topics -

· Pre-Development Application Service

· Development Assessment Service

· Experiences from other Councils

The Workshop presentation is included as Attachment 1.

During the workshop comments and feedback were noted, survey responses received and individual contributions from professionals were submitted. This feedback presented the following ‘themes’ –

A summary of the feedback provided is included as Attachment 2. The feedback has also been reviewed and analysed into a preliminary catalogue of ideas to provide short, medium and-long term service improvements. Some potential improvements require technical enhancements, increased staff training or input from other areas of Council.

Immediately following the Workshop the outcomes and feedback arising was provided to the Assessment Teams. The larger team has participated in a number of discussions since and they continue to participate in the review and exploration of options for service improvements.

Service Improvements

Below is a preliminary catalogue of short, medium and long term service improvements that will continue to be developed with respect to resourcing and timeframes. This will ultimately form an improvement plan which, along with key performance indicators (KPIs) which can be reported against on a regular basis to satisfy part 2 of the resolution.

Short Term / Immediate & Underway

· Emphasise as a culture and / or protocol that

• Phone calls are returned same or next working day

• Meetings with applicants are a normal and essential component of the assessment process

• Investigate the ability for the phone number display for Planners rather than displaying as private number to ensure customers know the origin of the call (work with ICT)

• Introduction of a phone contact (hunt) group available to provide general information and application process in the absence of the Planner

· Simplify Application form – to an owner’s consent and applicant declaration form

· Provision of greater information to customers at lodgement in terms of process and expectations. (e-Planning Team)

· Formalise and promote the opportunity for Applicants to request copies of submissions via a ‘customer request’, without the requirement for a GIPA application

· Co-locate heritage and urban design team with the wider DA team to improve communication within the department to ensure greater consistency and support a collaborative approach

· Host an Industry Professional Workshop in relation to heritage assessment (planning for this is underway)

Medium Term

· Review Delegations to the Inner West Local Planning Panel (IWLPP) to reduce the number of applications reported to the IWLPP (Report to IWLPP)

· Develop and provide training for all staff on a range of strategies to deliver an improved customer service within the development assessment context (knowledge and skill)

· Investigate an automated response to applicant & owner when key assessment milestones are reached (Tech 1)

· Increase and formalise the availability of specialists to attend meetings in relation to applications, PDAs included. (SLA with other teams and manage resources)

· Investigate tools to enhance consistency of decision making between assessment teams

· Enhance records management, supported by better tools to document communications with stakeholders

· Review both information and the manner it is provided to local business

· Promote greater engagement between the Development Assessment Team and Legal Team to be aware and understand outcomes and how these inform future applications

· Promote greater internal dialogue between the Development Assessment Team and other specialist Teams, including Building Certification in relation to issuing of Building Information Certificates (BICs).

· Promote staff professional development

· Embed a culture of staff mentoring for both junior staff and those recently recruited to IWC

Long Term

· Host an Industry Professional Workshop every 6 months

· Explore options to increase application survey responses

· Review notification policy with specific regard to re-notification.

· Explore options to prioritise GIPA applications for business proposals.

· Prioritise new DCP to address consistency and provide greater certainty to the controls.

· Review the Development Advisory and Application Policy, including the requirement for additional information to be submitted within 21 days.

· Review Council’s Pre-DA service

· Introduction of the Application Programming Interface (API) with the NSW Planning Portal

· Introduction of more efficient allocation and notification of applications

Continuation of projects already underway

· Continue the development of the new E-Planning Team with respect to the acceptance of applications and the provision of advice to stakeholders

· Review DA checklist & DA Document Requirements

· Hold bi-monthly information sessions for - persons ‘Lodging a Development Application’ and persons ‘Making a Submission’ (Council NOM).

· Hold Community Information Sessions for large-scale development

In addition to the above, Council officers are currently working on two projects to provide efficiencies within the development assessment process, these include:

- the implementation of an API (Application Programming Interface) between Councils IT system and the NSW Planning Portal to minimise the duplication of working in two separate places to process an application. The API will automatically push and pull information between the two systems.

- DA Process Improvement project – this project includes a number of enhancements to Council’s IT system to remove steps which don’t add value to the process, provide additional information to applicants and communicate to internal stakeholders as early in the process as possible.

Both of these projects have been funded by the Department of Planning.

Key Performance Indicators

Measurable data can be used to demonstrate success as performance and culture changes in a manner that supports organisational values. Tech 1 provides the assessment framework and data record for the DA process. Key milestones and events within this system have been reviewed to determine what data can currently or potentially be reported on. This is under analysis to determine which ones are likely to drive meaningful change.

Since the Industry Forum a number of formal and informal discussions and a workshop have been held with Council’s Senior Manager Customer Experience and Service Transformation and Team Leaders & Managers from the Assessment Teams. The KPIs below are outcomes of those discussions. While some of these cannot currently be reported upon, nevertheless implementation of them is underway as part of a change piece within the assessment teams.

NB: Unless otherwise specified all KPI days are working days

Key Process Steps

Customer Experience KPI

Notes

Pre DA Minutes

Letter sent within 10 days of meeting

Data collection subject to configuration of system

Submit DA on Planning Portal to Lodgement in T1

100% Within 10 days

(Maintain current average of 7.5 calendar days)

On NSW Planning Portal

Excluding applicant’s time to provide any additional information required

Call Applicant and/or Property Owner to advise responsible officer for the DA

100% Within 10 days of allocation.

Introduction, explain process, answer questions and case manage the process

Subject to configuration of system

Neighbour Notification posted

100% Within 7 days following payment of all fees

Data collection of this KPI is available

Internal referrals obtained

80% response within 14 days

Data collection of this KPI is available

Site inspection

100% inspections are recorded on the council record.

Site inspections are a legislative requirement, (exceptions are modifications or following a pre-DA as a site visit has already been conducted)

Data collection is subject to configuration enhancement in the system

Acknowledgment of receipt of submissions

100% of submissions received are acknowledged in writing

Current process exists - automated

Progress update of significant milestones

· Change in assessment officer (within 5 days)

· Following the outcome of the acceleration panel (within 5 days)

· Upon completion of a reassessment of amended plans (within 5 days)

· Application exceeds 85 days (within 5 days)

Reliant on system enhancement to enable notes to be captured, stamped, and reportable

Determination

Median within 85 days

Based on current KPI

Next Steps

The Council resolution requires an update report every second month. It is proposed that work will continue on the KPIs identified above both as change behaviour pieces and in terms of creating reporting mechanisms and on going monitoring. The short / medium / long term service improvement catalogue will continue to be analysed and developed into a change plan to form part of this regular reporting.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are currently no financial implications, this may change as specific projects arise.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Industry Professional Workshop April 2023 - final
2.⇩	Professional Industry Workshop Feedback - 27 April 2023

Action – Description	Funding Source
Design development and construction of missing links for Cooks to Cove GreenWay *	· Grant Funding – successful · Developer Contributions
Design and delivery of Marrickville Road East cycleway *	· Developer Contributions · Grant Funding - submitted
Design and delivery of St Peters to Sydenham cycle route	· Grant Funding - successful
Investigation of north-south cycling routes and infrastructure types in the Ashfield Strategic Investigation Area	· General Fund
Design and delivery of Lilyfield Road cycleway *	· Grant Funding - unconfirmed
Design and delivery of Pyrmont Bridge Road cycleway (Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP))	· Grant Funding - successful
Finalise design of West St to Livingstone Rd cycle route *	· Grant Funding - unconfirmed
Upgrade Carrington Road cycleway to provide cycling access across intersections	· Grant Funding - successful
Cycling works – general. Annual budget allocation for minor works relevant to cycling such as signage, ramps, line marking, etc.	· General Fund
Work with Sydney Metro - Sydenham-Bankstown to finalise concept design of the East-West Pedestrian and Cycle Link (EWPCL) *	· Grant Funding - submitted
Install pilot wayfinding signage on bike route between Annandale and Leichhardt installed as part of the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP)	· Depreciation Reserve
Design and install wayfinding and interpretive signage on Iron Cove to Cooks River Greenway	· Grant Funding - successful Developer Contributions
Work with Transport for NSW to identify possible early works for the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link
Livingstone Road Cycleway enhancements **	· Unfunded and unbudgeted

Year	Existing Budget	Proposed Budget	Activity
2022-23	$50,000	$50,000	Quick Wins
2023-24	$150,000	$50,000	Design & REF concurrent with Lease/Licence
2024-25	$0	$600,000	Construction of lighting and skatepark resurfacing
Total Budget	$200,000	$700,000

Ward	Item
Baludarri (Balmain)	Withecombe Street and Ellen Street, Rozelle - Proposed 'Trucks Prohibited, Over 3t GVM' restrictions
Baludarri (Balmain)	Fawcett Street, Balmain - Proposed 'No Parking' Restrictions
Gulgadya (Leichhardt)	Nil
Midjuburi (Marrickville)	Livingstone Road cycle way upgrades and safety improvements review
	728-750 Princes Highway, Tempe – Bunnings – ENR1/2021/0035 Special Condition 3 – Signage and Line Marking Plans – MOD20220424
	Request for Resident Parking Scheme in Scouller Street, Marrickville (General Business)
	Request for update on traffic light upgrade at Alice Street corner of Edgeware Road, Newtown (General Business)
Djarrawunang (Ashfield)	The Esplanade, Ashfield - "STOP" sign and holding line
Damun (Stanmore)	West Street, Petersham – Pedestrian Safety Improvement Works – raised pedestrian crossing - Design Plan 10240-A Project 303082
	West Street, Petersham at the intersection of The Boulevarde – Pedestrian Safety Improvement Works – proposed raised pedestrian crossing - Design Plan 10241 Project 303082
	Request for update on traffic light upgrade at Alice Street corner of Edgeware Road, Newtown (General Business)
	Citybound bus stop on Salisbury Road, Stanmore (General Business)
All Wards	Nil

1.⇩	Marrickville and Victoria Road SEP map
2.⇩	Leichhardt SEP map
3.⇩	Balmain SEP map
4.⇩	Rozelle SEP map

1.⇩	Council Report 23 June 2020
2.⇩	VPA Details Report 1-13 Parramatta Road Annandale
3.⇩	Council Report 14 March 2023
4.⇩	Amended Voluntary Planning Agreement 1-13 Parramatta Road Annandale
5.⇩	Plans MOD20220143 - 1-13 Parramatta Road Annandale
6.⇩	Explanatory Note - 1-13 Parramatta Road Annandale

1.⇩	Engagement Outcomes Report - Public exhibition in November 2022
2.⇩	Inner West Cycling Strategy
3.⇩	Inner West Cycling Action Plan

1.⇩	Current activities - proposal maps
2.⇩	Inner West Heritage Study - Residential
3.⇩	Inner West Heritage Studies - Substations

1.⇩	Inner West Council Service Charter
2.⇩	Service Charter Engagement Outcomes Report 20230523

1.⇩	Inner West Council Investment Report - May 2023
2.⇩	Inner West Council Economic & Investment Portfolio Commentary - May 2023

1.⇩	Amended Disclosure Pecuniary Interests - Clr Zoi Tsardoulias - 2021-2022 - Redacted
2.⇩	Amended Disclosure Pecuniary Interests - Clr Mat Howard - 2021-2022 - Redacted
3.⇩	Amended Disclosure Pecuniary Interests - Clr Chloe Smith - 2021 - 2022 - Redacted
4.⇩	Amended Disclosure Pecuniary Interests - Clr Kobi Shetty - 2021-2022 - Redacted

1.	Confidential Report - Quarterly Strategic Investment Property Report - Confidential This attachment is confidential in accordance to information (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
2.	Management Report April 2023 - Confidential This attachment is confidential in accordance to information (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
3.	Financial Reports April 23 - Confidential This attachment is confidential in accordance to information (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
4.	June Aged Debtors Report - Confidential This attachment is confidential in accordance to information (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.