Agenda of Council Meeting

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1 Opening Prayer / Acknowledgement of Country / National Anthem

2 Notice of Live Streaming of Council meeting

3 Apologies / Requests for Leave of Absence

4 Declarations of Pecuniary & Non Pecuniary Conflicts of Interest

5 Confirmation of Previous Minutes

C08/19-154 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council - 17 July 2019... 5

6 Mayoral Minutes

Nil

7 Public Forum / Presentation of Petitions

8 Items Resolved by Exception

9 Reports to Council

General Manager

Nil

Director People & Performance

Nil

Director Finance & Governance

C08/19-155 Transfer of Laneway to Council Ownership at 3-5 Robilliard Street, Mays Hill.............................................................. 17

C08/19-156 Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2019............. 21

C08/19-157 Review of Ward Boundaries Prior to 2020 Local Government Election........................................................................... 41

Director Community Development

C08/19-158 Review of Community Development Policies..................... 45

C08/19-159 Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 - 2023.............. 79

C08/19-160 Response to Notice of Motion - Establishment of Cumberland Council as a Refugee Welcome Zone............................. 191

Director Environment & Planning

C08/19-161 Design Excellence Panel Policy...................................... 201

C08/19-162 Planning Agreement for 615 Great Western Highway, Greystanes................................................................................ 239

C08/19-163 Proposed Planning Controls for Parts 2, 4 and 5, Schedules 1 and 4, and dictionary of the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan........................................................................................... 307

C08/19-164 Proposed Planning Controls for the Land Use Table on Special Purpose, Recreation, Environment Protection and Waterway zones of the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan........................................................ 335

Director Works & Infrastructure

C08/19-165 Gipps Road Sporting Complex Asbestos Remediation Project Contract Variation.......................................................... 365

10 Reports of Council Committees

C08/19-166 Cumberland Heritage Committee - Minutes of Meetings held on 11 June and 2 July 2019, related Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program and Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program for 2019.............................................. 373

11 Motions pursuant to Notice

Nil

12 Notices of Rescission

Nil

13 Questions with Notice

Nil

14 Closed Session Reports

Nil

15 Other / General Matters

16 Close

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-155

Transfer of Laneway to Council Ownership at 3-5 Robilliard Street, Mays Hill

Responsible Division: Finance & Governance

Officer: Director Finance & Governance

File Number: 2015/491/1

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A resilient built environment

Summary

This report seeks a Council resolution to proceed with the acquisition of part of the laneway at 3-5 Robilliard Street, Mays Hill.

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Agree to acquire part of the laneway at 3-5 Robilliard Street, Mays Hill for the purposes required by the Holroyd DCP 2013 for a total cost of $172,750.

2. Delegate authority to the General Manager to finalise negotiations and execute the contract.

Report

Council sought ownership in part of a future laneway site within the Mays Hill Centre associated with the approved development application DA491/2015 for site 3-5 Robilliard Street, Mays Hill.

The laneway connecting Robilliard Street and Burnett Street Mays Hill is identified in the Holroyd DCP 2013 – Part N Transitway Station Precinct Controls – Section 1 Mays Hill Transitway Precinct – sub-section 1.2 Private Access way, Laneways and Vehicle Access. The Mays Hill Transitway Precinct is part of the larger Parramatta-to-Liverpool T-way bus route (T80 service).

The laneway is to be eight (8) metres wide for its entire length which allows for one lane of traffic in each direction and adjacent area for services and footpath.

The current zoning applicable to the laneway, now 3 Robilliard St, Mays Hill, and for the property at 5 Robilliard Street, is R4 High Density Residential with a maximum height of buildings at fifteen (15) metres.

The DCP seeks lot amalgamation, where all lots to the north of the proposed laneway will be amalgamated to form two (2) large lots. The new laneway will provide access to the lots fronting the Highway.

Figure 1 below outlines the position of the laneway.

The intent of the laneway is to support the operation of the Mays Hill Transitway Precinct and to improve vehicle/pedestrian traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the area. This is to be achieved by not permitting direct access to properties fronting the Great Western Highway and part of Burnett Street. Instead, access will be provided from the side or rear via a laneway or secondary road.

As such, a laneway is required to provide development access to those properties, with the land for this laneway from four lots (as shown in the above figure) to be transferred to Council ownership.

The Holroyd Contribution Plan has identified land acquisitions for future roads that meet the criteria as a public benefit, however this land was not listed in the Holroyd Contributions Plan as it directly relates to permitting future development.

Valuation

Council carries out valuations for any proposed land to be acquired for various reasons, including possible planning agreement negotiations, insurance, depreciation (change of zoning), value uplift (net GFA) or land acquisitions.

Council instructed BEM Property Consultants in October 2017 to provide a land valuation. The valuation used comparables of local sales of R4 High Density Residential zoned land in the Mays Hill area to be circa $135,000.

The land owner obtained his own valuation through Dupre Property Valuations and Consultancy (DPV). DPV valuation recommended $280,000. Council staff met with the land owner and negotiated the value of the lane way to a mutually agreed amount in the middle of both valuations. The value of the lane way was agreed at $206,500.

Subsequently, the land owner provided plans to run an electrical easement under a portion of the lane way. The compensation amount determined by BEM Property Consultants for the proposed length of the electrical easement was $33,750.

As a result, the total agreed value of the laneway site is $172,750.

Council staff have met with the land owner of 3-5 Robilliard Street, Mays Hill on multiple occasions to discuss the valuation of the laneway. When assessing the development application, council calculates the maximum GFA based on gross site area (inclusive of all lands to be dedicated for a public purpose or easements). This would indicate that the development had the opportunity to harvest the GFA of the future land and transferred to the net developable land.

Council staff and the land owner agree to final valuation part of the laneway site as $172,750.

The valuation assessment:

Valuation of laneway $ 206,500

Easement compensation $ 33,750

Total $ 172,750

Community Engagement

Council has an adopted Holroyd DCP 2013, of which the land and proposed laneway subject to this report are identified. The Holroyd DCP was previously publicly exhibited and reported to Council for adoption.

Policy Implications

There are no policy implications for Council associated with this report.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report.

Financial Implications

The costs associated with the land dedication or acquisition will require funding from general revenue or land reservation funds.

Section 7.11 contribution funds are unable to be used as the benefit of this future public land is directly associated with the development, rather than providing a benefit to the broader residential community.

CONCLUSION

Council staff and the land owner have come to an agreed final cost of the proposed acquired part of the laneway as $172,750.

It is recommended Council agree to acquire part laneway at 3-5 Robilliard Street, Mays Hill for the purposes required by the Holroyd DCP 2013 for a total of $172,750.

Attachments

Nil

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-156

Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2019

Responsible Division: Finance & Governance

Officer: Director Finance & Governance

File Number: HC-08-02-5

Community Strategic Plan Goal: Transparent and accountable leadership

Summary

This report outlines the details of the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference 2019, and requests that Council nominate Councillors to attend as voting delegates and submit potential motions for consideration at the Conference.

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Consider and nominate the appointment of up to 10 voting delegates to vote on motions at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference; and

2. Consider the submitting of any motions to be considered at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference.

Report

The Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference is an annual policy-making event for NSW general-purpose councils, where local councillors convene to share ideas and debate issues that influence the way councils are governed. Cumberland Council is a financial member of Local Government NSW and is eligible to send representation to the Conference.

The LGNSW Annual Conference 2019 will be held from Monday, 14 October 2019 to Wednesday, 16 October 2019 at the William Inglis Hotel in Warwick Farm, NSW.

Motions may be submitted for consideration at the Conference and must be submitted online by 12 midnight (AEST) on Monday, 19 August 2019. For a motion to be included in the Business Paper, it must meet the criteria detailed in the Annual Conference 2019 Motions Submission Guide (Attachment 1).

Motions will be grouped into categories, and councils are required to suggest one of the below categories when submitting a motion:

· Economic

· Infrastructure

· Planning

· Environment

· Social and community

· Governance of councils

· Accountability of councils

When submitting motions to be considered at the conference, a copy of the Council resolution or the signature of the Mayor and General Manager on Council letterhead must be provided.

Council is entitled to send up to 10 voting delegates to the Conference. LGNSW must be provided with the names of nominated voting delegates by 12 midnight (AEST) on Friday, 20 September 2019.

The Conference will involve two types of voting and LGNSW is required to develop two separate rolls of voters:

· Voting on motions – To vote on motions, delegates must be an elected member of a council, county council, the Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB), Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC) or Related Local Government Body (RLGB) or an Administrator appointed in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.

· Voting in the election for Office Bearers and the Board (Board election) – To vote in the Board election, delegates must be a Councillor of a council which is an Ordinary member.

Community Engagement

There are no consultation processes for Council associated with this report.

Policy Implications

The Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2019 is the key policy development conference for the local government sector. Councillor attendance at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference is provided for under the Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report.

Financial Implications

Councillor attendance to the Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2019 is provided for under the Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy and is budgeted within the 2019/20 annual budget.

CONCLUSION

The Local Government NSW Annual Conference is the key policy-making event for the local government sector. To ensure representation and participation at this key event, this report recommends that Council nominate Councillors to attend as voting delegates, and consider submitting motions to be debated at the conference.

Attachments

1. Annual Conference 2019 Motions Submission Guide ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-157

Review of Ward Boundaries Prior to 2020 Local Government Election

Responsible Division: Finance & Governance

Officer: Director Finance & Governance

File Number: B12-2/04

Community Strategic Plan Goal: Transparent and accountable leadership

Summary

This report reviews the number of electors within each ward. Based upon 10 percent rule for number of electors specified in the Local Government Act, there is no requirement to alter the ward boundaries. The report further outlines the processes required to be followed should Council elect to pursue alteration of its ward boundaries. It is recommended that the report be received.

Recommendation

That Council receive the report.

Report

The council of an area that is divided into wards is required by section 211 of the Local Government Act 1993 to keep ward boundaries under review. If a review is undertaken and a council is required to alter its ward boundaries due to a difference of greater than 10% in the number of electors between wards, the council is required to, among other things, consult the Australian Statistician and the NSW Electoral Commission.

Section 211 of the Local Government Act 1993 provides that:

(1) The council of an area divided into wards must keep the ward boundaries under review.

(2) If:

(a) during a council's term of office, the council becomes aware that the number of electors in one ward in its area differs by more than 10 per cent from the number of electors in any other ward in its area, and

(b) that difference remains at the end of the first year of the following term of office of the council,

the council must, as soon as practicable, alter the ward boundaries in a manner that will result in each ward containing a number of electors that does not differ by more than 10 per cent from the number of electors in each other ward in the area.

(3) Nothing in subsection (2) prevents a council that has become aware of the discrepancy referred to in subsection (2) (a) from altering its ward boundaries before the end of the first year of the following term of office of the council.

In accordance with the NSW Electoral Commission published information based on ABS data, and Council’s Profile ID data on its website (ABS estimated resident population), Council’s roll of electors and total resident estimates per ward indicate the following as at 27 June 2019:

Ward	No. Enrolled Electors	Estimated Resident Population
Granville Ward	25,720	49,208
Greystanes Ward	25,733	40,245
Regents Park Ward	25,207	53,740
South Granville Ward	24,662	48,706
Wentworthville Ward	24,450	45,430
Total	125,772	237,329

The percentage difference between the ward with the most electors (Greystanes) and the ward with the least electors (Wentworthville) is 4.9%. That differential does not obligate Council to alter its ward boundaries, either before or after the first year of the next Council term.

Section 210(3) gives Council the power to alter its ward boundaries. Any change must not result in a variation of more than 10% between the number of electors in each ward in the area (section 210(7)). A comprehensive process is required to be undertaken should Council wish to alter ward boundaries.

Under section 210A(1), copied below, Council is required to consult the Electoral Commissioner and Australian Statistician before altering ward boundaries.

(1) Before dividing a council’s area into wards or altering a council’s ward boundaries, the council must:

(a) consult the Electoral Commissioner and the Australian Statistician to ensure that, as far as practicable, the proposed boundaries of its wards correspond to the boundaries of appropriate districts (within the meaning of the Electoral Act 2017) and census districts, and to ensure that the proposed boundaries comply with section 210 (7), and

(b) prepare and publicly exhibit a plan detailing the proposed division or alteration (the ward boundary plan).

In order to fulfil the consultation requirement of this section, Councils proposing to alter ward boundaries are required to provide a Ward Boundary Report and a Ward Boundary Plan to the NSW Electoral Commission.

Ward Boundary Report

Councils are required to complete a “Ward Boundary Report” on the proposed new boundaries prior to going to public exhibition. The Electoral Commissioner will review Council’s Ward Boundary Report and accompanying plan files to ensure that the proposed boundaries meet requirements under the Local Government Act 1993.

Subsequently, Councils are required to complete a report on final boundaries afterward alterations are approved by Council. This second submission is to provide the Commissioner with sufficient information to code electors correctly to the roll.

Ward Boundary Plan

The Ward Boundary Plan needs to be provided to the Commissioner in both electronic form and paper form. The plan should clearly show the Local Government Area and ward boundaries and the 2011 ABS Statistical Area Level 1 (SA1) boundaries. The Electoral Commissioner does not provide a consulting service to assist Council with this process. Council must seek the services of either the Department of Lands or other suitably qualified organisations if they are unable to provide the required information to the NSWEC within internal resourcing.

Ward Boundary Review Process Outline

The below is an overview of the consultation process for Councils conducting ward boundary alterations:

1. Download the required files, including report templates and statistics for submitting a ward boundary request.

2. Council to submit proposed ward boundary alterations (including completed Ward Boundary report and Ward Boundary Plan) to the Electoral Commissioner before the public exhibition process.

3. The Electoral Commissioner will consider Council’s submissions as to whether the proposed boundaries satisfy requirements. Council will receive correspondence of the outcome by letter from the Electoral Commissioner. Once proposed ward boundaries have been considered satisfactory, Council can begin public exhibition.

4. Public exhibition of plan detailing the proposed alteration to ward boundaries (Ward Boundary Plan).

5. Following public exhibition process, Council to submit approved final ward boundaries (including completed Ward Boundary report and Ward Boundary Plan) to the NSW Electoral Commissioner for consideration.

6. The Electoral Commissioner will consider Council’s submissions as to whether the final boundaries satisfy requirements. Council will receive correspondence of the outcome by letter from the Electoral Commissioner.

7. Any changes to ward boundaries and ward names undertaken will come into effect just prior to the 2020 Local Government Elections.

The deadline for the finalisation of ward boundary and ward name changes for the 2020 Local Government Elections is expected to be early December 2019.

Community Engagement

Council staff have discussed this matter with the NSW Electoral Commission, who have provided their professional advice in alignment with the information contained within this report.

Policy Implications

There are no policy implications for Council associated with this report.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report. Council is already complying with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993.

Should Council however wish to proceed to review and alter ward boundaries, a significant process must be undertaken as outlined in this report by the deadline of early December 2019. There are reputational and compliance risks associated with not carrying out this process effectively in the required timeframe.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications for Council associated with this report. Should Council wish to undertake detailed consultation for proposed alterations to ward boundaries with all residents, there may be financial implications associated with this.

CONCLUSION

This review of the number of electors within each ward confirms that because the number of electors in any single ward does not differ from the number of electors in other wards by greater than 10%, Council is under no obligation to alter its ward boundaries. The report further outlines the processes required should Council elect to pursue any alteration of its ward boundaries. It is noted in the data that whilst the estimated population shows variances of up to 30% between wards, this is different to the measure of electors, which shows far less significant variances. In assessing whether or not Council should alter the ward boundaries, the data relied upon is the number of electors as opposed to the size of the population.

Attachments

Nil

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-158

Review of Community Development Policies

Responsible Division: Community Development

Officer: Director Community Development

File Number: C-37-30

Community Strategic Plan Goal: Transparent and accountable leadership

Summary

This report presents the revised Draft Access and Equity Policy, Draft Art and Cultural Collection Policy, Draft Seniors’ Units for Independent Living Policy, and Draft Volunteers Policy as per the policy review date requirements and recommends the revised policies be placed on public exhibition for 28 days.

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Place the revised Draft Access and Equity Policy as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

2. Place the revised Draft Art and Cultural Collection Policy as outlined in Attachment 2 of this report on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

3. Place the revised Draft Seniors’ Units for Independent Living Policy as outlined in Attachment 3 of this report on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

4. Place the revised Draft Volunteers Policy as outlined in Attachment 4 of this report on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

5. Provide a further report back to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period.

Report

Background

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 29 May 2017, Council adopted the Access and Equity Policy, Art and Cultural Collection Policy, Seniors’ Units for Independent Living Policy and Volunteers Policy.

In accordance with the review date requirements of these policies, each policy has now been subject to a review process. As part of the review process, feedback was sought from the relevant Advisory Committees and minor changes are recommended as outlined below.

Review of Access and Equity Policy

The current Access and Equity Policy has been reviewed in accordance with its adopted policy review date. Feedback was sought from Council’s Access Committee and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Advisory Committee. Minor changes have been incorporated as follows:

· The name of relevant State Government legislation has been updated (Multicultural NSW Act 2000).

· Additional references to Council strategies that were developed since the Policy was adopted have been added (including the Community Engagement and Participation Strategy and Policy, Cumberland Community Facilities Strategy, and Cumberland Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan).

· The Policy Owner has been updated to the Director Community Development to reflect the new organisational structure.

Review of Art and Cultural Collection Policy

The current Art and Cultural Collection Policy has been reviewed in accordance with its adopted policy review date. Feedback has been sought from Council’s Arts Advisory, Library and Heritage Committees. Minor changes have been made as follows:

· Minor grammatical edits.

· The Policy Owner has been updated to the Director Community Development to reflect the new organisational structure.

Review of Seniors’ Units for Independent Living Policy

The current Seniors’ Units for Independent Living Policy has been reviewed in accordance with its adopted policy review date. Feedback was also sought from Council’s Access Committee. Minor changes have been made as follows:

· Inspections to occur twice a year (an increase from once) to ensure compliance to Tenancy Agreements and proactively manage maintenance requests.

· Minor wording changes from ‘Pet Policy’ to ‘Pet Guidelines’ (Requirement 8) and rental charges to be reviewed annually in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges (Requirement 7).

· Removal of operational matters which are addressed in the Rules and Regulations from the Policy.

· The Policy Owner updated to the Director Community Development to reflect the new organisational structure.

· Minor grammatical edits.

Council is also currently reviewing the operations of the units including identifying improvements and reviewing the Rules and Regulations and Tenancy Handbook.

Review of Volunteers Policy

The current Volunteers Policy has been reviewed in accordance with its adopted policy review date. Minor changes have been made as follows:

· Additional text in the Scope to clarify that the Policy excludes Council staff who volunteer with external organisations as part of their work.

· The Policy Owner updated to the Director Community Development to reflect the new organisational structure.

Council has also reviewed the operational Volunteer Policies and Procedures against the National Volunteering Standards to ensure compliance.

Community Engagement

Feedback on these policies has been sought from relevant Council Advisory Committees, namely the Access, Arts Advisory, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Library and Heritage Committees.

The revised policies will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days, with notification provided in local print media and on Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ web page. A report will be provided back to Council on the outcomes and any further changes arising from the public exhibition period.

Policy Implications

Once adopted, the revised versions of the policies will supersede the currently adopted versions.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report. The policies included provide a consistent approach to access and equity, volunteering and specific community and cultural service areas and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Financial Implications

Budget for the implementation of the above policies has been factored into the Operational Plan 2019/20 budget.

CONCLUSION

This report presents a revised Draft Access and Equity Policy, Draft Art and Cultural Collection Policy, Draft Seniors’ Units for Independent Living Policy and Draft Volunteers Policy following a review process. It is now recommended that the revised versions be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for consultation with the community.

Attachments

1. Draft Access and Equity Policy ⇩

2. Draft Art and Cultural Collection Policy ⇩

3. Draft Seniors Unit For Independent Living Policy ⇩

4. Draft Volunteers Policy ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-159

Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 - 2023

Responsible Division: Community Development

Officer: Director Community Development

File Number: HC-02-01-2/06

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A safe accessible community

Summary

The Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 - 2023 has been developed to provide a clear direction for Council over the next four years to support better outcomes for children and families in Cumberland.

This report recommends that the Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 be placed on public exhibition for consultation with the community.

Recommendation

That Council place the Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, with a report to be provided back to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period.

Report

Families with young children make up a large proportion of Cumberland’s population. Almost one in five residents in the Cumberland area are aged 12 years or under, and this is higher than the rate for Greater Sydney (ABS, Census 2016).

The Draft Cumberland Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 provides a clear direction for Council over the next four years to support better outcomes for children and families in Cumberland. It aims to ensure that Cumberland is a place where children are safe, have access to quality education and care, have a voice and multiple avenues to participate in community life, including opportunities to develop their health and wellbeing. It also sets the direction for Council’s own provision of education and care services and programming to support children and families into the future.

Development of the Draft Strategy

The Draft Cumberland Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 has been developed on a strong evidence base to ensure the priority areas, strategies and actions accurately reflect the needs and aspirations of children and families in the Cumberland community.

Development of the Draft Strategy involved the following:

· A review of relevant local, state, national and international policies and plans to understand key directions, challenges and opportunities in planning for the needs of children and families in Cumberland.

· The commissioning of an education and care needs analysis to investigate the supply and demand for education and care services across the Cumberland area in 2019 and to 2036. A copy of the State of Education and Care in Cumberland Report 2019 is included under Attachment 2.

· An extensive community engagement program was undertaken throughout 2018/2019 to ensure community input, and involved:

- Face to face consultation with children and families (347 children and 318 parents /carers engaged).

- A children and families survey, undertaken face to face and made available online (177 survey respondents).

- Family friendly workshops (33 residents engaged).

- A survey of services who care for or support children and families across Cumberland (94 services participated).

- Delivery of a peak body and stakeholder forum to present key findings from the State of Education and Care in Cumberland Report 2019 and engage in joint action planning (66 stakeholders engaged).

· An internal Council staff workshop was also held with representatives from Children’s Services, Library Services, Youth Services, Community and Place, and Strategic Planning to consider the key findings of the research and engagement process and ensure a collaborative approach was undertaken in the development of strategies and actions to address the priority areas.

Priority Areas

There are four key priority areas identified in the Draft Strategy that will guide Council’s planning, program and service delivery for children and families. These include:

Priority Area	Aim
1. Child Protection	To establish Council as a child safe organisation and improve the safety of children throughout Cumberland.
2. Education and Care	To improve quality in education and care services and meet the educational and care needs of children and families in Cumberland.
3. Community Participation	To create engaged and invested future Cumberland citizens by providing opportunities for children and families to participate in activities and programs in their community and increase community connection.
4. Health and Wellbeing	To help children and families to reach their full potential and engage in healthy lifestyles.

A total of 13 strategies and 38 actions have been developed under the four priority areas for implementation by Council over the next four years.

Tracking Progress and Reporting

Implementation of the Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 has been incorporated into Council’s Operational Plan 2019/20. It will also be supported by an annual implementation plan which will identify the priority actions to be implemented with accompanying performance indicators and timeframes.

Council is in the process of implementing a new structure within the Community Development Directorate, which seeks to align roles and streamline services within a new service area titled ‘Children, Families and Youth’. Staff within this service area will be responsible for leading and implementing actions in the Strategy.

Progress against the Strategy will be reported quarterly to Council as part of Council’s Corporate Planning and Reporting Framework. An evaluation of the Strategy will be undertaken at the midway mark and at the completion of the four year term in 2023. The results of this evaluation will be reported to Council and the community.

Community Engagement

The Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 will be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days to enable the community to have an opportunity for further input.

During the public exhibition period, the following actions and additional community engagement activities will be undertaken:

· The Draft Strategy will be distributed to families and key stakeholders who participated in the engagement process to seek additional feedback and comment.

· The Draft Strategy will be made available on the Council website and at Council libraries, staffed community centres and Council’s customer service centres.

· Promotion of the public exhibition period via Council’s social media channels and distribution of media releases to local papers.

· Advertisement of the public exhibition period via advertisements in the Auburn Review and Parramatta Advertiser.

· The Draft Strategy will also be distributed through community networks, including at relevant advisory committee and interagency meetings.

Copies of the Draft Strategy and the State of Education and Care in Cumberland Report 2019 will also be available on Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ community engagement website.

Feedback and public comments arising from the public exhibition period will be reported back to Council and used to inform the final Strategy to be reported back to Council for adoption.

Policy Implications

This is the first Children and Families Strategy for Cumberland Council. Actions in the Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 align with and support the implementation of Council’s Child Protection Policy adopted in 2018.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report.

Financial Implications

Funding for the implementation of the Draft Strategy has been factored into the approved Operational Plan 2019/20 budget. Additional funding may need to be allocated in the coming years of the Strategy when longer term actions have been further scoped and costed.

Some actions in the Draft Strategy involving capital works projects, such as actions 2.1f and 2.3b, have been factored into the Capital Works Program budget or will be funded in future years under the Local Contributions Plan.

Council will also proactively seek external grants to support the delivery of actions outlined in the Draft Strategy.

CONCLUSION

The Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 has been developed to provide a strategic approach to the delivery of services, programs and initiatives that support children and families in Cumberland. It identifies the key priority areas of child protection, education and care, community participation, and health and wellbeing.

A key focus in the development of the Draft Strategy has been ensuring that Council is collaboratively planning for the growing and changing needs of children and families in Cumberland. Development of the Draft Strategy therefore involved an extensive research and community engagement process to ensure it was supported by a strong evidence base with community input.

In implementing this Strategy, Council’s role will be to lead, support and strengthen the important work and initiatives at the local level that consider the needs of Cumberland’s youngest residents front and centre. This report recommends that the Draft Children and Families Strategy 2019 – 2023 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for consultation with the community.

Attachments

1. Draft Cumberland Children and Families Strategy 2019-2023 ⇩

2. The State of Education and Care in Cumberland Report 2019 ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-160

Response to Notice of Motion - Establishment of Cumberland Council as a Refugee Welcome Zone

Responsible Division: Community Development

Officer: Director Community Development

File Number: SC483

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A great place to live

Summary

This report provides a response to the Notice of Motion - Establishment of Cumberland Council as a Refugee Welcome Zone resolved at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 3 July 2019 (Min.592).

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Affirms its commitment to becoming a signatory to the Refugee Welcome Zone declaration, which states:

“Cumberland Council declares the Cumberland Local Government Area a Refugee Welcome Zone. This Declaration is a commitment in spirit to:

· Welcoming refugees into our community,

· Upholding the human rights of refugees,

· Demonstrating compassion for refugees, and

· Enhancing cultural and religious diversity in our community.”

2. Includes signage at Council community facilities acknowledging that Cumberland is a Refugee Welcome Zone.

Report

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 3 July 2019, Council considered a Notice of Motion – Establishment of Cumberland Council as a Refugee Welcome Zone and resolved (Min.592):

“That a report be prepared on the process and requirements for becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone for Council’s consideration.”

What is a Refugee Welcome Zone?

The Refugee Welcome Zone is an initiative of the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), the national peak body for refugees and the organisations and individuals who support them. The initiative began in 2002 and there are now 161 Refugee Welcome Zone councils across Australia.

A Refugee Welcome Zone is a Local Government Area which has made a public commitment to welcoming refugees into the community, upholding their human rights, demonstrating compassion and enhancing cultural and religious diversity in the community.

By making this public declaration, Local Government Areas are encouraged to continue their efforts to support people from refugee backgrounds to settle into the local community.

The process for becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone

The process for becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone is straightforward. It simply involves Council signing the Refugee Welcome Zone Declaration. A template is included under Attachment 1.

Many councils choose to hold public signing ceremonies to mark becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone. These provide an opportunity to highlight the public commitment and acknowledge the work of Council and local community groups and individuals that support refugees and people seeking asylum. Where possible, a representative from the Refugee Council of Australia will attend the ceremony to present a Certificate of Appreciation.

Two of the three former councils that now make up parts of Cumberland Council were previously signatories to the Refugee Welcome Zone declaration.

Benefits of becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone

Local Government has historically played an important role in assisting refugee settlement and promoting community harmony. Becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone is a way to continue supporting the settlement of refugees as well as promoting harmony, social cohesion and respect for human rights and dignity in the local community.

Cumberland Council is home to one of the most culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse populations of any Local Government Area in Australia, with half (52%) of all residents born overseas and almost a quarter of this group having arrived in Australia in the last five years. Cumberland has the highest number of people seeking asylum in NSW and has a strong history of settling refugees from all over the world who have gone on to make significant contributions to the local community.

Cumberland Council already undertakes a number of initiatives that welcome, support and celebrate refugees in the local community. Signing the Declaration further demonstrates Cumberland Council’s support for refugees and promotes a stand against racism and discrimination experienced by refugee communities. It also helps to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees, foster a culture of mutual respect and promote an appreciation of cultural diversity.

The obligations and responsibilities of Refugee Welcome Zones

The Refugee Welcome Zone Declaration does not confer any formal obligations on Council and Refugee Welcome Zones are not required to uphold any statutory responsibilities, make financial commitments or enter into reporting accountabilities. The signing of the Declaration is simply a way of demonstrating broad support for the principles it contains.

The Refugee Council of Australia lists Refugee Welcome Zones on its website and assists in promoting good-practice initiatives undertaken by Refugee Welcome Zones.

Existing initiatives undertaken by Cumberland Council

Cumberland Council already undertakes a variety of initiatives that help to create a welcoming atmosphere and assist in the settlement of refugees. This includes the delivery of Council’s award-winning Refugee Camp in My Neighbourhood program which is delivered annually to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrates the contributions refugees make to the Cumberland community.

Other initiatives currently being implemented by Council include:

· Grant funding for community-based initiatives that support the settlement of refugees.

· Free English conversation classes delivered from all libraries.

· Free 'Discover Cumberland' bi-lingual bus tours and workshops for new arrivals, promoting access to libraries, community facilities and Council services.

· Free immunisation clinics for children from 6 weeks to 5 years (with or without being a holder of a Medicare card) and catch-up vaccinations for children up to the age of nine years old.

· Volunteering opportunities to provide social connection, improve English skills, provide local experience, references, self-confidence and employment pathways for new arrivals.

· Casual employment opportunities as tour guides to support the Refugee Camp in My Neighbourhood program and Flavours of Auburn cooking classes and food tours.

· A dedicated Community Projects Officer focusing on removing barriers and connecting families and children from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to education and care services.

· Provision of, and access to, subsidised community facilities for the delivery of programs and services supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.

· Free capacity building training to enhance leadership capability in refugee and asylum seeking communities, and for the organisations which support them.

· Social research on local issues and how they present in refugee and asylum seeking communities such as the State of Homelessness in Cumberland Research Report 2018.

· Literacy programs for children including baby rhyme time, preschool story time and reading assistance at all Council libraries.

· Access to free Wi-Fi, computers, books, e-resources, homework help and study support from all Council libraries.

· Delivery of a range of free community events which encourage communities from all backgrounds to connect, celebrate cultural diversity and promote social cohesion.

Other initiatives currently under development include:

· Development of a refugee youth-led project through grant funding provided by FACS.

· Settlement research and consultation with local refugee communities and refugee support agencies on emerging needs and improved ways to provide support.

This report also recommends that should Council resolve to become a signatory to the Refugee Welcome Zone declaration, that wording acknowledging Cumberland is a Refugee Welcome Zone be incorporated into future signage at Council’s community facilities as part of the ongoing signage and branding implementation program.

Community Engagement

There are no consultation processes for Council associated with this report.

Policy Implications

Becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone aligns with Council’s Access and Equity Policy.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications for Council associated with this report. If supported, wording acknowledging that the Cumberland Local Government Area is a Refugee Welcome Zone can be incorporated into future signage at Council’s community facilities as part of the ongoing signage and branding implementation program, which has already been factored into the approved 2019/20 budget.

CONCLUSION

Cumberland has the highest number of people seeking asylum in NSW and is home to one of the most culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse populations of any Local Government Area in Australia.

Building upon the many initiatives already being undertaken to welcome, support and celebrate refugees in the Cumberland community, this report recommends that Council affirms itself as a Refugee Welcome Zone by becoming a signatory to the Refugee Welcome Zone declaration.

Attachments

1. Refugee Welcome Zone Declaration Template ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-161

Design Excellence Panel Policy

Responsible Division: Environment & Planning

Officer: Director Environment & Planning

File Number: SC629

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A resilient built environment

Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement of the Design Excellence Panel Policy.

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Adopt the Design Excellence Panel Policy.

2. Receive and note the Design Excellence Panel Procedures to support the delivery of the Policy.

Report

At the ordinary meeting on 3 April 2019, Council resolved to:

“1. Adopt the Design Excellence Panel Policy as an interim policy to enable establishment of the Panel.

2. Receive and note the Design Excellence Panel Procedures to support the delivery of the Interim Policy.”

The Interim Design Excellence Panel Policy as reported to Council on 3 April 2019 was publicly exhibited on Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ webpage for a period of 28 days between 22 May and 19 June 2019. Notices were also placed in the local newspapers – The Auburn Review and Parramatta Advertiser on 22 May 2019 and the 28 May 2019. Two (2) submissions were received during the exhibition period and a response to the issues provided.

The Interim Policy currently provides for “any development proposal incorporating buildings with a height greater than 25m”. There are likely to be instances where alterations and additions are proposed to buildings with a height greater than 25m, but may be of a minor nature and therefore would not significantly alter the design of a building. Feedback by members of the Design Excellence Panel indicated that such applications should not trigger a referral to the Design Excellence Panel.

Following review by Council officers, it is recommended that the Design Excellence Policy be updated to clarify this position. It is proposed to insert a note after point b) of the policy in relation to scope to read, “Alterations and additions to approved buildings that do not significantly alter the design of a building do not need to be referred to the Design Excellence Panel”. This will remove any confusion for applicants and allow some scope for merit assessment to ensure that applications referred to the Panel are in accordance with the intent of the Policy.

Should the policy be adopted with this amendment, the updated version of the Design Excellence Panel Procedures will be submitted for approval by the General Manager.

Community Engagement

Community engagement is outlined in the main body of the report.

Policy Implications

Policy implications are outlined in the main body of the report.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report.

Financial Implications

Council’s 2019/2020 fees and charges have been updated to include the additional fee for applications requiring referral to the Design Excellence Panel.

CONCLUSION

The Interim Design Excellence Panel Policy has been publicly exhibited for a period of 28 days, with two submissions received and feedback provided by members of the Design Excellence Panel. A minor amendment has been made to clarify the scope of application for the Policy. It is recommended that Council adopt the Design Excellence Panel Policy.

Attachments

1. Submissions ⇩

2. Responses to Issues ⇩

3. Cumberland Design Excellence Panel Policy ⇩

4. Design Excellence Panel Procedures ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-162

Planning Agreement for 615 Great Western Highway, Greystanes

Responsible Division: Environment & Planning

Officer: Director Environment & Planning

File Number: DA 2016/374

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A resilient built environment

Summary

Council deferred its consideration of a planning agreement for 615 Great Western Highway, Greystanes at its meeting on 15 May 2019, seeking additional advice.

Additional advice was obtained and the matter was reported back to Council on 3 July 2019. At that meeting, Council resolved to decline the developer’s offer and invite further negotiation of the planning agreement terms in accordance with the Draft Large Display Advertising Policy (currently on public exhibition).

The developer has made a new offer with an increased monetary contribution ($10,000 per annum), in accordance with the Draft Large Display Advertising Policy. The developer is no longer offering to make advertising slots on the sign available for Council, as was the case with the previous version of the agreement. An updated planning agreement has been prepared to reflect the new offer.

It is recommended that Council proceed with the updated planning agreement that includes the new offer, and authorise the Mayor and General Manager to execute the planning agreement.

Recommendation

That Council authorise the Mayor and General Manager to execute the planning agreement in its current form.

Report

The Developer seeks to remove an existing sign, and erect a twin-sided, digital advertising structure on land at 615 Great Western Highway, Greystanes. This is development requiring consent under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and a development application (DA 2016/374) was lodged with Council, and approved by the Cumberland Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (CIHAP), for those works.

During the assessment of DA 2016/374, and pursuant to clause 13(3) of State Environmental Planning Policy No 64 – Advertising and Signage, the applicant made an offer to enter into a planning agreement with Council regarding use of the sign for public purposes, and the provision of a monetary contribution.

DA 2016/374 was reported to CIHAP for determination on 8 March 2017. In accordance with the staff recommendation, the development application was approved, subject to a deferred commencement condition requiring the execution and registration of a planning agreement. A planning agreement was subsequently prepared, and publicly exhibited in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

On 15 May 2019, Council considered report C05/19-90 which recommended that Council authorise the Mayor and General Manager to execute the planning agreement for 615 Great Western Highway, Greystanes. At that meeting, Council resolved that the matter be deferred pending further information being provided. This information was obtained in the form of financial forecasts provided by the developer, and advice from Council’s General Counsel.

The matter was then reported to the Council for its further consideration on 3 July 2019 (C07/19-129). Council resolved at that meeting to decline the developer’s offer and invite renegotiation of the planning agreement. Council also considered a draft Large Display Advertising Policy at the meeting (C07/19-122), which is currently on public exhibition.

The developer has revised the offer in accordance with the Draft Large Display Advertising Policy. The revised agreement no longer contains any provision for the allocation of advertising slots to Council, and the monetary contribution has been increased from $6,000 per annum to $10,000 per annum, adjusted annually for inflation.

Council planning officers and General Counsel have reviewed the updated planning agreement, which includes the revised offer. The agreement and offer are reasonable and generally consistent with the offer to enter an agreement previously considered by the CIHAP, and the provisions of the Draft Large Display Advertising Policy.

Community Engagement

An earlier version of the planning agreement was publicly exhibited in accordance with Section 7.5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Council’s Planning Agreements Policy from 24 October 2018 to 21 November 2018. The exhibition included a public newspaper notice, and letters to surrounding property owners.

No submissions were received as a result of the exhibition.

It was not considered necessary to renotify the amended agreement, in accordance with Part 6.2 of Council’s Planning Agreement Guidelines.

Policy Implications

The planning agreement as amended is consistent with the Draft Large Display Advertising Policy which is currently on public exhibition.

The draft policy specifies that for signs located on land that is neither owned, nor managed by Council, public benefits shall be realised as follows:

(ii) Payment of an annual fee for the duration of the advertisement A condition of development consent may be imposed requiring payment of an annual fee to Council for the duration of the period for which development consent is granted for the advertisement. The fee for the first year shall be $10,000 payable prior to the commencement of use of the sign or release of the Occupation Certificate, whichever occurs first. The fee for each subsequent year shall be paid on the anniversary of the fee for the first year being paid and shall be $10,000 adjusted by the consumer price index relative to the date of payment for the first fee.

The developer has offered to pay a contribution of $10,000, adjusted annually for inflation.

Risk Implications

There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report.

Financial Implications

Adoption of the planning agreement in its amended form, and the subsequent taking up of the consent by the developer would assist in realising public benefits in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

CONCLUSION

Council has previously considered a planning agreement for 615 Great Western Highway, Greystanes. Following Council’s resolution on 3 July 2019, the developer has made a new offer with an increased monetary contribution ($10,000 per annum), in accordance with the Draft Large Display Advertising Policy. The planning agreement has been updated to reflect the new offer.

Public exhibition of an earlier form of the agreement satisfies the requirements of section 7.5 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

It is recommended that Council proceed with the updated planning agreement that includes the new offer, and authorise the Mayor and General Manager to execute the planning agreement.

Attachments

1. Planning Agreement Deed (confidential)

2. Report to CIHAP for DA 2016/374 - 6 September 2016 ⇩

3. Consent for DA 2016/374 ⇩

4. Considerations under Part 6.2 of Planning Agreement Guidelines ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-163

Proposed Planning Controls for Parts 2, 4 and 5, Schedules 1 and 4, and dictionary of the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan

Responsible Division: Environment & Planning

Officer: Director Environment & Planning

File Number: S-5750-01

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A resilient built environment

Summary

The preparation of a new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP) is underway, with the focus on harmonising the planning controls of the three LEPs in operation across Cumberland into a single set of planning controls under a comprehensive LEP.

This report outlines some of the proposed planning controls to be included in the new Cumberland LEP. It recommends that Council endorse the principal development standards, miscellaneous provisions and carry over of additional permitted uses as relevant to the Cumberland area. This information will be included in the planning proposal being prepared for the new LEP.

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Endorse the maximum number of days for development consent on the temporary use of land to be included in Part 2 of the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan, as provided in Attachment 1;

2. Endorse the principal development standards to be included in Part 4 of the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan, as provided in Attachment 2;

3. Endorse the miscellaneous provisions and controls to be included in Part 5 of the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan, as provided in Attachment 3;

4. Endorse the carryover of existing additional permitted uses to be included in Schedule 1 of the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan, as provided in Attachment 4;

5. Note the compulsory provisions in Parts 4 and 5, Schedule 4 and Dictionary to be included in the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan; and

6. Note that the above items will be included in the planning proposal for the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan.

Report

Background

Cumberland Council is currently operating under three separate environmental planning instruments, known as a Local Environmental Plan (LEP), which represent the planning controls from the former Council area within Cumberland prior to amalgamation. These include:

i. Auburn LEP 2010, which applies to land in the former Auburn City Council area (eastern part of Cumberland);

ii. Parramatta LEP 2011, which applies to land in the former Parramatta City Council area (central part of Cumberland); and

iii. Holroyd LEP 2013, which applies to land in the former Holroyd City Council area (western part of Cumberland).

The current approach does not provide an integrated planning framework for the Cumberland area, with inconsistent planning controls in place, and is not aligned to current strategic plans and policies from Council and the NSW Government.

Changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in March 2018 require all metropolitan councils to review and amend their existing LEP to ensure it aligns with the relevant District Plan and Greater Sydney Region Plan. Cumberland has been identified as a priority council by the Greater Sydney Commission.

New Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP)

The preparation of a new Cumberland LEP will be undertaken in the form of a planning proposal. The focus of the planning proposal for the new Cumberland LEP is harmonising the planning controls of the three LEPs in operation across Cumberland into a single set of planning controls under a comprehensive LEP.

The structure of the new Cumberland LEP is based on the Standard Instrument LEP, which is the principal template LEP provided by the NSW Government. Many clauses, provisions and schedules in the Standard Instrument LEP are compulsory and must be included in the new Cumberland LEP. However, there are some areas where Council has an ability to inform the scope and content on clauses, provisions and schedules to be included in the new LEP.

This report focuses on a range of proposed planning controls for a number of parts and schedules within the new Cumberland LEP, as shown in Figure 1. This includes:

· Part 2: Permitted and prohibited development;

· Part 4: Principal development standards;

· Part 5: Miscellaneous provisions;

· Schedule 1: Additional permitted uses;

· Schedule 4: Classification and reclassification of land; and

· Dictionary.

Figure 1: Proposed Planning Controls Covered in Council Report

Part 2: Permitted or prohibited development

At the meeting on 17 July 2019, Council considered Report Item No: C07/19-152 which provided an overview of Part 2 of the LEP and sought Council’s endorsement on the range of land use zones to be included in the new Cumberland LEP.

In addition to this standard content, there is scope for Council to inform the detail of Clause 2.8 in terms of the temporary use of land to suit local conditions. It is recommended that Council endorse the Standard Instrument approach of 52 days as the maximum period of development consent for a temporary use in any zone for inclusion in the new Cumberland LEP. This approach is consistent with the existing provisions in the Holroyd LEP and will further reduce the regulatory burden in the former Auburn and Parramatta LEP areas to facilitate opportunities for creative and artistic expression and participation, consistent with the Liveability Priorities (Action 14) of the Central City District Plan.

Part 4: Principal development standards

This part provides key development standards relating to the use of land. Many of the provisions are optional, but if adopted contain standard content that can be tailored to local conditions.

The review of principal development standards for inclusion in the new Cumberland LEP is based on the following principles:

· Apply a consistent planning approach across the Cumberland area as far as practicable;

· Adopt Standard Instrument LEP clauses as required, with local content included where possible;

· Use ‘best-fit’ to retain/continue current planning outcomes in instances where the existing LEPs operating in Cumberland do not align; and

· Introduce new policy or planning approach only if appropriate.

It is recommended that Council endorse a range of principal development standards to be included in Part 4 of the new Cumberland LEP, as outlined in Attachment 2 and summarised in Table 1. These development standards cover the following areas:

· Minimum subdivision lot sizes;

· Exceptions to minimum lot sizes for certain residential development;

· Minimum subdivision lot sizes for community title schemes;

· Height of buildings;

· Floor space ratio; and

· Exceptions to development standards.

Principal Development Standard	Recommendation for Council Endorsement
Minimum subdivision lot sizes	Endorse new objectives and carry over development and site specific controls from Auburn LEP and Parramatta LEP, as applicable to the area of the new Cumberland LEP
Exceptions to minimum lot sizes for certain residential development	Endorse carry over of clauses in Holroyd LEP and apply across the area of the new Cumberland LEP
Minimum subdivision lot sizes for community title schemes	Endorse carry over of clauses in Holroyd LEP and apply across the area of the new Cumberland LEP
Height of buildings	Endorse new objectives and carry over of site specific controls along the Parramatta Road precinct included in the Auburn LEP
Floor space ratio	Endorse new objectives and carry over of applicable controls in the Auburn LEP and Holroyd LEP. No controls apply from the Parramatta LEP, as these are outside the Cumberland area
Exceptions to development standards	Adopt Standard Instrument clauses, as the specific provisions in the Auburn LEP and Parramatta LEP are not applicable to the area of the new Cumberland LEP

Table 1: Summary of Principal Development Standards for Council Endorsement

Part 5: Miscellaneous provisions

This part provides scope for Council to include specialised provisions to address local issues. It is recommended that Council endorse a consistent approach to specialised provisions for inclusion in the new Cumberland LEP, based on the following general rules of retention:

· Additional Local Provisions and Additional Permitted Uses will generally be retained;

· Council can include local provisions that address specific local circumstances where justified, such as a result of relevant planning components of Council’s local strategic planning; and

· Additional permitted use provisions may be used to allow certain land uses/development on land where they would otherwise be prohibited, subject to conditions.

It is recommended that Council endorse a range of specialised provisions to be included in Part 5 of the new Cumberland LEP, as outlined in Attachment 3 and summarised in Table 2. These specialised provisions cover the following areas:

· Development near zone boundaries;

· Controls relating to miscellaneous permissible uses; and

· Architectural roof features.

Miscellaneous Provision	Recommendation for Council Endorsement
Development near zone boundaries	Endorse a 20 metre boundary between any two zones
Controls relating to miscellaneous permissible uses	Endorse options provided for miscellaneous permissible uses
Architectural roof features	Endorse new objectives

Table 2: Summary of Miscellaneous Provisions for Council Endorsement

Schedule 1: Additional permitted uses

This schedule outlines a range of additional permitted uses that are not identified in the land use table or standard provisions for zoning and/or permitted land uses. It is recommended that a carry over of additional permitted uses is undertaken for identified locations in the Auburn LEP and Holroyd LEP. The Parramatta LEP does not include any additional permitted uses that are located within the area of the new Cumberland LEP.

Schedule 4: Classification and reclassification of land

This schedule provides a location for Council to capture information on the classification and reclassification of public land as either community or operational land in accordance with the Local Government Act. This schedule will appear blank for the new Cumberland LEP, but may be used during the life of the LEP should changes to public land classification be adopted by Council.

Dictionary

The Dictionary provides the definition for the range of land uses included in the LEP. The Dictionary is part of the Standard Instrument and unable to be amended.

Next Steps

Subject to endorsement, the proposed planning controls will be included in the planning proposal that is being prepared for the new Cumberland LEP. The planning proposal will be provided for consideration by Council prior to seeking a Gateway Determination by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. This is required to be undertaken by the end of September 2019.

Community Engagement

An extensive consultation program is in place for the preparation of the new Cumberland LEP. The first stage is early consultation on the new LEP, which is currently underway until the end of August 2019, and represents pre-Gateway consultation in accordance with Council’s Planning Proposal Notification Policy. The second stage is formal consultation on the draft planning proposal for the new LEP in early 2020, subject to Gateway Determination by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

Policy Implications

The preparation of the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP) is required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The Cumberland LEP will also align with the strategic directions outlined in Council’s Community Strategic Plan and Draft Cumberland 2030: Our Local Strategic Planning Statement.

Risk Implications

Council is required to submit a planning proposal on the new Cumberland LEP by the end of September 2019. The release of funds from the grant is also linked to this milestone. Endorsement of the proposed planning controls will assist Council in meeting this milestone.

Financial Implications

Work undertaken on the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP), including strategic studies and planned community consultation activities, will be funded from the accelerated Local Environmental Plan Funding Grant provided by the NSW Government.

CONCLUSION

The preparation of a new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP) is underway. This report outlines some of the proposed planning controls to be included in the new Cumberland LEP. It recommends that principal development standards, miscellaneous provisions and carry over of additional permitted uses as relevant to the Cumberland area. This information will be included in the planning proposal being prepared for the new LEP.

Attachments

1. Proposed Planning Controls - Part 2 Permitted or Prohibited Development ⇩

2. Proposed Planning Controls - Part 4 Principal Development Standards ⇩

3. Proposed Planning Controls - Part 5 Miscellaneous Provisions ⇩

4. Proposed Planning Controls - Schedule 1 Additional Permitted Uses ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-164

Proposed Planning Controls for the Land Use Table on Special Purpose, Recreation, Environment Protection and Waterway zones of the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan.

Responsible Division: Environment & Planning

Officer: Director Environment & Planning

File Number: S-5750-01

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A resilient built environment

Summary

This report outlines some of the proposed planning controls to be included in the new Cumberland LEP. It recommends that Council endorse the Land Use Table on special purpose, recreation, environment protection and waterway zones, as well as the carryover of the existing application of these zonings for properties covered under the LEP. This information will be included in the planning proposal being prepared for the new LEP.

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Endorse the Land Use Table for the special purpose, recreation, environment protection and waterway zones to be included in the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan, as provided in Attachments 1-6;

2. Endorse the carry over of the existing application of these zonings as currently mapped for properties covered under the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan; and

3. Note that the above items will be included in the planning proposal for the new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan.

Report

Background

i. Auburn LEP 2010, which applies to land in the former Auburn City Council area (eastern part of Cumberland);

ii. Parramatta LEP 2011, which applies to land in the former Parramatta City Council area (central part of Cumberland); and

iii. Holroyd LEP 2013, which applies to land in the former Holroyd City Council area (western part of Cumberland).

New Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP)

This report focuses on the proposed Land Use Table for selected zonings within the new Cumberland LEP, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Proposed Planning Controls Covered in Council Report

Land Use Table

Part 2 of the LEP provides the land use zones and land use tables that apply in the Cumberland area. Council has previously endorsed the range of land use zones to be included in the new Cumberland LEP (refer Report Item No: C07/19-152, 17 July 2019).

A Land Use Table has been prepared for the special purpose, recreation, environment protection and waterway zones endorsed by Council for inclusion in the new Cumberland LEP. The Land Use Table identifies the objectives of each zone, as well as the permitted and prohibited land use activities that apply to each zone.

In preparing the Land Use Table, a general rule of permissibility retention has been used. This means that the permissible land uses in most zones in the new Cumberland LEP will be a combination of the permissible land uses of the existing LEPs that apply in the Cumberland area. For example, if a use is permissible within a zone under the current Auburn, Holroyd or Parramatta LEPs, it will generally be permitted within that zone under the new Cumberland LEP.

This report provides a recommended approach on the Land Use Table for the following land use zones:

· SP1 Special Activities (Attachment 1)

· SP2 Infrastructure (Attachment 2)

· RE1 Public Recreation (Attachment 3)

· RE2 Private Recreation (Attachment 4)

· E2 Environmental Conservation (Attachment 5)

· W1 Natural Waterways (Attachment 6)

Carry over of existing application of zones

It is recommended that Council also endorse the carry over of the existing application of these zones for the new Cumberland LEP Land Zoning Maps. This approach will retain the status-quo for the majority of properties in the Cumberland area, with the existing zoning of properties to remain unchanged.

In instances where changes are required to be made, this will be based on reports previously considered and endorsed by Council, or may be reported in the future for consideration by Council.

Next Steps

Community Engagement

An extensive consultation program is in place for the preparation of the new Cumberland LEP. The first stage is early consultation on the new LEP, which is currently underway until the end of August 2019, and represents pre-Gateway consultation in accordance with Council’s Planning Proposal Notification Policy. The second stage is formal consultation on the draft planning proposal for the new LEP in early 2020, subject to Gateway Determination by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

Policy Implications

Risk Implications

Financial Implications

CONCLUSION

The preparation of a new Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP) is underway. This report outlines some of the proposed planning controls to be included in the new Cumberland LEP. It recommends that Council endorse the Land Use Table on special purpose, recreation, environment protection and waterway zones, as well as the carryover of the existing application of these zonings for properties covered under the LEP. This information will be included in the planning proposal being prepared for the new LEP.

Attachments

1. Proposed land use table - Zone W1 Natural Waterways ⇩

2. Proposed land use table - Zone SP2 Infrastructure ⇩

3. Proposed land use table - Zone RE1 Public Recreation ⇩

4. Proposed land use table - Zone RE2 Private Recreation ⇩

5. Proposed land use table - Zone E2 Environmental Conservation ⇩

6. Proposed land use table - Zone W1 Natural Waterways ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-165

Gipps Road Sporting Complex Asbestos Remediation Project Contract Variation

Responsible Division: Works & Infrastructure

Officer: Director Works & Infrastructure

File Number: HC-27-07-1/03

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A clean and green community

Summary

This report seeks approval from Council to vary the existing tender (T-2019-005) for the Gipps Road Sporting Complex Asbestos Remediation Project.

Recommendation

That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to approve the contract variation for tender T-2019-005.

Report

Council commenced an asbestos remediation project at the Gipps Road Sporting Complex in Greystanes earlier this year. The works commenced in response to investigative works undertaken by Council staff that identified the presence of friable asbestos at various locations across the site.

Prior to commencing any remediation works on the site, Council in consultation with SafeWork NSW and the NSW Environmental Protection Authority engaged a licensed asbestos assessor to develop a Remediation Action Plan (RAP) for the site, that provided Council with a detailed scope of works to remediate the site safely, and ensure that the risk of exposure to asbestos fibres to staff and the community is minimised.

Due to the potential value of the remediation works identified in the RAP, Council undertook a tender process to select a suitably qualified and experienced asbestos removal contractor to remediate the site in accordance with the RAP.

Prior to undertaking the tender process, it was identified that it would be likely that the area requiring remediation would increase due to the nature and history of the site itself, despite this risk Council chose to act immediately to ensure that the risk to the community was mitigated.

In order to accommodate this risk and based on advice from Council’s procurement advisor, amendments to the pricing schedule in the tender were made to ensure vendors submitted a per square metre rate for remediation. This would enable Council to ensure the preferred tenderer would provide the best value for money in the event a contract variation was submitted, or if the legislative procurement thresholds needed to be breached.

Contract Variation

Council awarded the tender (T-2019-005) to RMA Contracting Pty Ltd in March 2019 to undertake asbestos remediation works in accordance with the Gipps Road Sporting Complex Remediation Action Plan, this tender was awarded to RMA Contracting Pty Ltd under delegated authority (Attachment 1).

Estimates based on advice from Council’s Contaminated Land Consultant and Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor indicate that the total costs of remediation works will be $1 million. This will result in a variation of $580,000 based on the original approved tendered amount of $430,000.

The works included in this contract variation will allow for the completion of the remediation works whilst ensuring the risks to the community are mitigated and the potential for future asbestos exposure to our staff maintaining the site is minimised.

Community Engagement

There are no consultation processes for Council associated with this report.

Policy Implications

There are no policy implications for Council associated with this report.

Risk Implications

The Gipps Road Sporting Complex Asbestos Remediation Project seeks to ensure that staff and the community are not exposed to asbestos material. This process also ensures Council is compliant with relevant requirements contained within the NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.

Financial Implications

Additional costs incurred by this contract variation will be funded by the Domestic Waste Reserve.

CONCLUSION

Following the identification of friable asbestos at the Gipps Road Sporting Complex, Council acted immediately to ensure that the risk to the community and Council staff were minimised.

Due to the nature and history of the site, Council is now required to undertake further remediation works on the site itself to ensure that all risks to community and Councils staff maintaining the site are mitigated appropriately.

The additional remediation works associated with this contract variation will enable the Gipps Road Sporting Complex to be safely reopened to the community.

Attachments

1. Tender Panel Evaluation Report (confidential)

2. Gipps Road Sporting Complex Remediation Action Plan ⇩

Council Meeting

7 August 2019

Item No: C08/19-166

Cumberland Heritage Committee - Minutes of Meetings held on 11 June and 2 July 2019, related Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program and Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program for 2019.

Responsible Division: Environment & Planning

Officer: Director Environment & Planning

File Number: SC481

Community Strategic Plan Goal: A resilient built environment

Summary

This report presents the minutes of the Extraordinary Cumberland Heritage Committee meeting held on 11 June 2019 and the ordinary Cumberland Heritage Committee meeting held on 2 July 2019.

The Cumberland Heritage Committee made a number of suggestions and recommendations during consideration of agenda items at each meeting, some of which require Council approval in order to proceed. Other recommendations of this report are made to implement or otherwise support the recommendations of the Cumberland Heritage Committee.

The report informs Council of the applications received for the Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2019 and the outcomes of the Cumberland Heritage Committee’s consideration of those applications. This report recommends that Council adopt the Cumberland Heritage Committee’s recommendations of the successful and unsuccessful rebate applications.

The report also informs Council of the number of entries to the Cumberland Local Heritage Awards 2019, and the winners and highly commended prize recipients.

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Receive the minutes of the Extraordinary Cumberland Heritage Committee meeting held on 11 June 2019 and the ordinary Cumberland Heritage Committee meeting held on 2 July 2019;

2. Note the recommendation of the Cumberland Heritage Committee (11 June 2019 minutes), for nominations to be sought from the public for potential new heritage items and places for consideration during the second stage of the Cumberland Heritage Study;

3. Note that the Cumberland Heritage Committee was consulted regarding the proposed removal of the heritage item at 10 William Street, Granville as part of the Planning Proposal Request for 2-22 William Street, Granville, and no objections were made;

4. Recommend that Council consider the establishment of a consolidated ‘Granville Heritage Precinct’ as part of Stage 2 of the Cumberland Heritage Study; and for the outcomes to be presented to Council;

5. Adopt the recommendations of the Cumberland Heritage Committee for the Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2019 as follows:

(i) That the following Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2019 applications are recommended for approval and the funds (totalling $31,285) be allocated from the Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2019 budget for the proposed works:

• 20 Fullagar Road, Wentworthville

$750 for the repair of the roof, subject to its replacement rather than the use of putty for repair.

• 30 Monash Street, Wentworthville

$3,158 for the repair of damaged weather boards on the western and eastern walls, and painting works, subject to the submission of information detailing the use of an appropriate weatherboard profile for the cladding on a ‘like for like’ basis to match the original cladding.

• 19 Austral Avenue, Westmead

$4,000 for repair to the external brickwork, including repairing and stabilising the footing, subject to the submission of an engineer’s specification to ensure that the work proposed is adequate and appropriate.

• 7 Villiers Street, Merrylands

$720 for the replacement of guttering ‘like for like’ to the full length of the left side of the property.

• 17 Talbot Road, Guildford

$3,520 for painting works, subject to the submission of details of colours appropriate to the style and character of the 1920s ‘interwar’ house.

• 7 Daniel Street, Granville

$4,000 for the replacement of roof tiling, subject to the works receiving development consent supported by appropriate heritage advice to mitigate choice of tiling.

• 27 Grimwood Street, Granville

$4,000 for the replacement/repair of cladding subject to the submission of information detailing the use of an appropriate weatherboard profile for the cladding on a ‘like for like’ basis to match original cladding.

• 6 Jamieson Street, Granville

$1,871.50 for the replacement of the front fence in a style compatible with the period of the dwelling.

• 29 Jamieson Street, Granville

$495 for the reinstatement of the original wooden dentils to the front and side veranda fascia.

• 57 John Street, Granville

$4,000 for repairs to replace the front wall of the veranda and windows, the restoration of the western parapet, and restoration and re-design of the veranda roof to incorporate the original bullnose style roof.

• 8 Spring Garden Street, Granville

$1,872.50 for the replacement of the existing fence with a picket fence, subject to the submission of detail of the preferred fence proposed.

• 32 Walter Street, Granville

$1,400 for the reinstatement of veranda screens on both left and right sides, and part restoration of the right section of the veranda ceiling.

• 55 Kerrs Road, Lidcombe

$1,498 for replacement of the gutter ‘like for like’ and the replacement of bolts on the bull nose veranda.

(ii) That the following Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2019 applications are recommended as unsuccessful, and notified accordingly:

• 15-17 Thomas May Place, Westmead

• 12 Fullagar Road, Wentworthville

6. Note the Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program winners and highly commended prize recipients.

Report

Extraordinary Committee Meeting 11 June 2019

An extraordinary Cumberland Heritage Committee (Committee) meeting was held at the Auburn Service Centre on Tuesday, 11 June 2019.

Under the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Committee, the minutes of meetings are to be endorsed by the Meeting Convener and subsequently reported to Council to the next available Ordinary Meeting of Council. The endorsed minutes of the meeting are provided at Attachment 1.

Key items for consideration by Council from the meeting are discussed as follows:

Cumberland Heritage Study Preliminary Feedback

Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of listed heritage items in the Cumberland LGA as part of the Cumberland Heritage Study project (Study). Stage 1 is an audit of all heritage items and places within Cumberland currently listed in the three Local Environmental Plans. Stage 2 will focus on recommendations for items and places that have heritage value and so may warrant future listing in the LEP.

The Committee was briefed on the progress of the Study. It recommended that the community be engaged at an early stage by seeking nominations for potential new heritage items and places for consideration during the second stage of the Study.

As part of the Stage 1 review, Council sought feedback from the community on a small number of existing heritage items, which have been identified in the audit as no longer meeting the NSW heritage criteria for heritage.

In preparation for the Stage 2 review, Council sought nominations of items and places from the community that may be considered for listing as heritage items.

Community submissions were accepted for Stages 1 and 2 between Monday, 8 July 2019 and 11.30pm on Sunday, 4 August 2019. A separate report considering these submissions will be presented to Council.

Planning Proposal for 2-22 William Street

The Committee was provided with an update on the heritage assessment undertaken for the proposed removal of the heritage item at 10 William Street, Granville as part of the planning proposal for 2-22 William Street (Attachment 2). Expert advice provided by Extent Heritage noted that there are a number of significantly better examples of this type of heritage items in local area. No objection was raised by the Committee. 10 William Street, Granville has also been identified in Stage 1 of the Cumberland Heritage Study as no longer meeting the NSW heritage criteria for heritage items.

Establishment of a Granville Heritage Precinct

The Committee was provided an update on the Notice of Motion to Council (C02/19-17) on 20 February 2019 to seek a report on the establishment of a ‘Granville Heritage Precinct’ within the environs of the existing Granville Neighbourhoods (Attachment 3). The Committee noted that the heritage precinct may be more akin to a character area with interpretation through public domain/heritage interpretation works.

The Committee recommended that Extent Heritage specifically consider the establishment of a consolidated ‘Granville Heritage Precinct’ as part of Stage 2 of the Cumberland Heritage Study; and for the outcomes to be presented to Council.

Committee Meeting 2 July 2019

A Committee meeting was held at the Auburn Service Centre on Tuesday, 2 July 2019. The endorsed minutes of the meeting are provided at Attachment 4.

Key items for consideration by Council from the meeting are outlined below.

Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2019

A report on the applications submitted to the Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2019 (Rebate Program) was provided to the Committee for consideration prior to, and for discussion at, the meeting (Attachment 5).

As outlined in the report, Cumberland Council allocated $50,000 under the Rebate Program for 2019 to be distributed as rebates for small works to heritage listed items, or properties within a conservation precinct, within the Cumberland LGA.

Applications for the Rebate Program were open from 1 May 2019 to 14 June 2019.

Fifteen (15) applications were received for the 2019 Rebate Program, and were considered by the Committee, with technical advice on the suitability of proposed works provided by Council’s heritage advisor. The Committee’s comments as well as funding nominally allocated for each of the applications is provided in Attachment 7.

Out of the 15 applications received, 13 were allocated rebate funding, totalling $31,285. Out of these, four (4) were allocated the maximum amount of rebate funding allowed, being $4,000 and seven (7) successful applications were approved for rebate funding with conditions.

As the proposed works were considered ineligible, the two (2) unsuccessful applications were:

· 15-17 Thomas May Place, Westmead, and

· 12 Fullagar Road, Wentworthville.

Successful applications will receive rebate funding after works have been completed to the satisfaction of Council, and receipts or invoices showing payment are provided.

Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program 2019

A report on the entries to the Cumberland Local heritage Awards Program 2019 (Awards) was provided to the Committee for consideration prior to, and for discussion at, the meeting (Attachment 6).

As outlined in the report, applications for the Awards were open from 1 May 2019 to 14 June 2019, and were run concurrently with the Rebate Program. The number of entries received for each category are listed as follows:

· Category 1 – Best maintained heritage property

Two (2) entries received

· Category 2 – Restoration and development (including adaptive reuse)

One (1) entry received

· Category 3 – Historesearch: Researching our local history

Two (2) entries received

· Category 4 – Keeper of the Stone (Children’s Heritage Award)

87 entries received

· Category 5 – Writing Competition

Four (4) entries received

· Category 6 – Artwork Competition

Three (3) participating schools and eight (8) entries received

The Committee judged the entries for all six (6) categories, and the winners and highly commended prize recipients were decided. As per the Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Guidelines, the winners and highly commended prize recipients were confirmed by the Director, Environment and Planning. The details of the winners and highly commended prize recipients have been withheld from the public domain to allow an Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held in early September 2019.

Community Engagement

Cumberland Heritage Study

Council sought early feedback from the community from Monday, 8 July 2019 to Sunday, 4 August 2019 on a small number of existing heritage items, which have been identified in the first stage of the Cumberland Heritage Study as no longer meeting the NSW criteria for heritage listing, and in preparation for the second stage, welcomed nominations of items and places that may be considered for inclusion as heritage items under the LEP.

To maximise outreach, advertisements were placed in the Auburn Review on 9 July 2019 and the Parramatta Advertiser on 10 July 2019, and information was uploaded on the Cumberland Council website ‘Have Your Say’ page and made available at all Council libraries. Letters were also sent to all property owners of the existing heritage items identified in the audit as no longer meeting the NSW criteria for heritage listing, seeking their feedback.

Planning Proposal for 2-22 William Street

Pre-gateway consultation took place for the above planning proposal from 10 April 2017 to 12 May 2017. The submissions from this consultation were considered and key issues reported to the Cumberland Local Planning Panel (CLPP) on 13 September 2017 and subsequently on 16 April 2019.

Following CLPP feedback, a separate report on this matter will be presented to Council. If Council resolves to forward the planning proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for a Gateway Determination and this is provided, further community consultation will be undertaken.

Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program 2019

To promote the Rebate Program, letters were mailed out to 749 owners of heritage properties and owners of properties within conservation precincts within the LGA, inviting applications to the Rebate Program in conjunction with the Awards.

Notices were also placed on Council’s website and social media. Application forms and related materials were made available at the Auburn and Merrylands Service Centres, and at the Auburn, Granville, Greystanes, Guildford, Lidcombe, Merrylands, Regents Park and Wentworthville Council libraries. These Rebate Program notices were placed in conjunction with the Awards.

Following Council resolution of the successful and unsuccessful applications recommended by the Committee and outlined in this report, Council will write to each property owner (applicant) to advise them of the outcome of their application. For successful applicants, the letter will also provide details of the conditions imposed (if applicable) and the process for completing the works and seeking the rebate payment.

Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program 2019

Information on the Awards was sent via letters mailed out to 749 owners of heritage properties and owners of properties within conservation precincts within the LGA, in conjunction with the Rebate Program.

Notices were also placed in the Auburn Review, the Parramatta Advertiser, and Council’s website and social media. Application forms and related materials were made available at the Auburn and Merrylands Service Centres, and at the Auburn, Granville, Greystanes, Guildford, Lidcombe, Merrylands, Regents Park and Wentworthville Council libraries.

Winners and highly commended prize recipients will be invited to an Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held in early September 2019.

Policy Implications

The Cumberland Heritage Study, once completed, will inform the preparation of a new Local Environmental Plan (LEP) for the Cumberland area, which will bring together the three existing LEPs into a consolidated set of planning controls.

Risk Implications

There are minimal risk implications for Council associated with this report, in that the Awards and Rebate Program are existing Council commitments and included in current work programs.

Financial Implications

Funding for the Cumberland Local Heritage Awards and Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program are provided for in the Council’s 2019/20 budget.

CONCLUSION

The Cumberland Heritage Committee met on 11 June 2019 and 2 July 2019. The recommendations of the Committee are detailed in the attached minutes and in this report.

The recommendations in this report to Council are in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee.

Attachments

1. Minutes of the Extraordinary Heritage Committee Meeting of 11 June 2019 ⇩

2. Report to the Heritage Committee on Planning Proposal for 2-22 William Street, Granville ⇩

3. Report to the Heritage Committee on Establishment of a Granville Heritage Precinct ⇩

4. Minutes of the Cumberland Heritage Committee Meeting on 2 July 2019 ⇩

5. Report to the Heritage Committee on the Cumberland Heritage Rebate Program 2019 ⇩

6. Report to the Heritage Committee on the Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program 2019 ⇩

7. Cumberland Local Heritage Rebate Program Applications Received with Heritage Committee Comments ⇩

Granville Ward
Clr Steve Christou	0419 651 187	Steve.Christou@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Ola Hamed	0405 070 007	Ola.Hamed@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Joseph Rahme	0418 995 471	Joseph.Rahme@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Greystanes Ward
Clr Greg Cummings (Mayor)	0417 612 717	Greg.Cummings@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Eddy Sarkis	0418 306 918	Eddy.Sarkis@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Vacant	-	-
Regents Park Ward
Clr Ned Attie	0419 583 254	Ned.Attie@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr George Campbell	0409 233 315	George.Campbell@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Kun Huang	0418 911 774	Kun.Huang@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
South Granville Ward
Clr Glenn Elmore (Deputy Mayor)	0418 459 527	Glenn.Elmore@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Paul Garrard	0414 504 504	Paul.Garrard@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Tom Zreika	0449 008 888	Tom.Zreika@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Wentworthville Ward
Clr Lisa Lake	0418 669 681	Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Suman Saha	0419 546 950	Suman.Saha@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Michael Zaiter	0418 432 797	Michael.Zaiter@cumberland.nsw.gov.au