Council Meeting
Wednesday, 19 April 2023 at 6:30pm
Cumberland City Council Chambers
Merrylands Service Centre, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands
Councillor Contact Details
Granville Ward |
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Clr Steve Christou |
0419 651 187 |
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Clr Ola Hamed |
0405 070 007 |
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Clr Joseph Rahme |
0418 995 471 |
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Greystanes Ward |
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Clr Diane Colman |
0400 279 200 |
Diane.Colman@cumberland.nsw.gov.au |
Clr Greg Cummings |
0417 612 717 |
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Clr Eddy Sarkis |
0425 348 000 |
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Regents Park Ward |
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Clr Kun Huang |
0418 911 774 |
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Clr Sabrin Farooqui |
0400 322 999 |
Sabrin.Farooqui@cumberland.nsw.gov.au |
Clr Helen Hughes |
0400 264 534 |
Helen.Hughes@cumberland.nsw.gov.au |
South Granville Ward |
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Clr Glenn Elmore |
0418 459 527 |
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Clr Paul Garrard |
0414 504 504 |
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Clr Mohamad Hussein |
0400 281 726 |
Mohamad.Hussein@cumberland.nsw.gov.au |
Wentworthville Ward |
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Clr Lisa Lake (Mayor) |
0418 669 681 |
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Clr Suman Saha (Deputy Mayor) |
0419 546 950 |
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Clr Michael Zaiter |
0418 432 797 |
Statement of Ethical Obligations
Oath or Affirmation of Office
In taking the Oath or Affirmation of Office, each Councillor has made a commitment to undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Cumberland and Cumberland City Council and that they will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in them under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of their ability and judgment.
Conflicts of Interest
A councillor who has a conflict of interest in any matter with which the council is concerned, and who is present at a meeting of the council when the matter is being considered, must disclose the interest and the nature of the interest to the meeting as soon as practicable. Both the disclosure and the nature of the interest must be recorded in the minutes of the Council meeting where the conflict of interest arises. Councillors should ensure that they are familiar with Parts 4 and 5 of the Code of Conduct in relation to their obligations to declare and manage conflicts of interests.
For information on Council services and facilities please visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Council Meeting
19 April 2023
All Council Meetings are livestreamed via Council’s website. An audio/visual recording of the meeting is published following the meeting. Recordings remain on Council's website for a period of 12 months and are archived following this.
1 Opening of Meeting
2 Opening Prayer / Acknowledgement of Country / National Anthem
3 Apologies / Requests for Leave of Absence/ Requests for Attendance by Audio-Visual Link
4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
C04/23-286 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council - 05 April 2023.............................................. 5
5 Disclosures of Interest
Nil
7 Public Forum / Presentation of Petitions
8 Items Resolved by Exception
C04/23-287 Investment Report - March 2023............... 23
C04/23-288 Draft Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges 2023-24 47
C04/23-289 Cumberland Heritage - Further Report on Proposed Heritage Conservation Areas... 293
10 Reports of Council Committees
C04/23-290 Property Committee - Minutes of Meeting held 04 April 2023................................... 375
C04/23-291 Notice of Motion - Review of Housing and Infrastructure Supply............................... 417
C04/23-292 Notice of Motion - Australia Post Banking Services................................................. 419
C04/23-293 Notice of Motion - Tom Adams Oval........ 421
C04/23-294 Notice of Motion - Mobile Library Service Berala.................................................... 423
12 Motions to Alter or Rescind Council Resolution
AR04/23-2 Notice of Motion to Alter Council Resolution - C04/23-279 – Notice of Motion – Open Space Lidcombe..................................... 425
Nil
Nil
15 Resolutions passed in Closed Session
16 Other / General Matters
17 Close
Council Meeting
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-286
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council - 05 April 2023
Directorate: Governance and Risk
Responsible Officer: Director Governance and Risk
That Council confirm the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 05 April 2023. |
Attachments
DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH
REPORT C04/23-286
Attachment 1
Draft Minutes - 5 April 2023
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-287
Investment Report - March 2023
Directorate: Corporate Performance
Responsible Officer: Director Corporate Performance (Deputy GM)
File Number: SC444
Community Strategic Plan Goal: Delivering Sustainable Infrastructure and Services
Summary
This report provides an update on the performance and compliance of Council’s investment portfolio for the month of March 2023.
Recommendation That Council receive the March 2023 Investment Report. |
Report
Included in this report are the following items that highlight Council’s investment portfolio performance for March 2023.
Council Investments as at 31 March 2023
Council’s investment portfolio has a current market value of $226,941,152 and has returned 2.16% in the last 12 months.
The following table reflects Council’s holding in various investment categories:
Face Value = capital value to be repaid upon maturity
Purchase Price = capital value +/- premiums or discounts
Current Value = current market value + accrued interest
Investment Portfolio Performance
Council’s investment portfolio returned 0.37% (actual) for the month on a marked-to-market basis versus the bank bill index benchmark’s 0.28% return. Council's managed fund investments may experience monthly volatility as financial markets undergo changes in outlook. However, such investments are expected to yield a favourable return over the long term. For the past 12 months, the investment portfolio has returned 2.16% versus the bank bill index benchmark’s 2.04%.
As at 31 March 2023 the cumulative interest earned was $4,850,391. This is $2,015,724 higher than the year-to-date budget of $2,834,667.
The performance chart below shows Council’s rolling 12 monthly return versus benchmark over the past 5 years. Each data point is the 12 month return for the stated month end:
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 investment portfolio's primary objective is the preservation of capital. The investment strategy seeks to ensure security and safeguarding of the portfolio by managing credit and interest rate risk within predetermined thresholds and parameters established in Council's Investment Policy, guided by the investment advisor. In pursuit of favourable returns, Council's investment decisions are made with due consideration of the risk and security associated with the selected investment type, while also ensuring that liquidity requirements are met.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications for Council associated with this report.
CONCLUSION
Council hereby certifies that the investments listed within this report have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and Council’s Investment Policy.
Attachments
1. Investment Report - March 2023
DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH
REPORT C04/23-287
Attachment 1
Investment Report - March 2023
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-288
Draft Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges 2023-24
Directorate: Corporate Performance
Responsible Officer: Director Corporate Performance (Deputy GM)
File Number: S5750
Community Strategic Plan Goal: Providing Local Leadership
Summary
This report presents the recently reviewed and updated Integrated Planning and Reporting documents, consisting of:
· Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024
· Draft Fees & Charges 2023-2024
After a review of service delivery, activity and financial planning and projection, these documents have been drafted for review by the public. Once public exhibition has been completed, any feedback will be considered and necessary amendments made, with the final documents returned to Council for adoption in June 2023.
Recommendation That Council endorse the placing of the Draft Operational Plan and Draft Fees and Charges 2023-2024 (Attachments 1 and 2 of this report) on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, with a report to be returned to Council following this period of public exhibition. |
Report
Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) is a framework that each NSW Council must implement to ensure long term planning for the area is based on community engagement. The Framework (shown below) requires Council to have in place a cascading set of plans for the city and the organisation, which translates community priorities into action, and seeks to answer four key questions:
1. Where are we now?
2. Where do we want to go?
3. How will we get there?
4. How will we know when we have arrived?
In short, Council must have in place:
· A Community Strategic Plan (CSP) that captures the long term hopes and aspirations of the whole community
· A four-year Delivery Program translating community priorities into principal activities Council will focus on during its term to help the community move towards its vision in the CSP
· An annual Operational Plan committing to the specific activities Council will undertake throughout the year, the budget for the same period and other statutory information
· A resourcing strategy for how Council plans to sustainably resource these plans
· A reporting framework against these plans.
In line with these requirements, the Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024 and the Draft Fees and Charges 2023-2024 have been reviewed and prepared for public exhibition.
The Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024 (Attachment 1) introduces Council’s detailed Service Plans, covering all 38 service offerings. In this document there is a detailed description of the service and its deliverables, a full net cost of service breakdown showing how income and expenditure are distributed and specific key performance indicators for the service. Additionally, this document contains Council’s annual budget, the rates, fees and charges (presented as a separate document), pricing policy, capital works and other statutory information.
Progress with these important plans and strategies will be reported through Council’s external reporting framework consisting of the State of our City Report detailing performance against the CSP; and six-monthly and annual reports against the Delivery Program and Operational Plan, clearly outlining to the community the extent to which Council is delivering on these plans.
The Draft Fees and Charges 2023-2024 are a sub-section of the Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024 and are presented as a separate document (Attachment 2) for ease of presentation.
If endorsed by Council, these draft documents will be exhibited for 28 days public consultation and returned to Council in June for final adoption.
Community Engagement
The draft documents will be exhibited for a period of 28 days in line with Council’s Community Engagement Strategy with comments from the public strongly encouraged.
Policy Implications
The Operational Plan 2023-2024 will form part of the primary policy documents of Council. This document sets out the primary activities Council commits to delivering over the respective timeframe. Changes to this document by way of addition or deletion of activities need to be made via Council resolution.
Risk Implications
There are no risk implications for Council associated with this report.
Financial Implications
The Operational Plan 2023-2024 contains the draft budget for the same financial year.
CONCLUSION
Council has committed to the delivery of a range of high quality services and infrastructure/facilities within its Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024 and welcomes feedback from the community on these drafts during the period of exhibition.
Attachments
1. Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024
DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH
REPORT C04/23-288
Attachment 1
Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-289
Cumberland Heritage - Further Report on Proposed Heritage Conservation Areas
Directorate: Environment and Planning
Responsible Officer: Director Environment & Planning
File Number: C04/23-277
Community Strategic Plan Goal: Enhancing the Natural and Built Environment
Summary
On 28 February 2023, Cumberland Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee recommended the following:
“This Committee is very disappointed with the outcome of the recent heritage planning proposal resolution, which saw the three HCAs [Heritage Conservation Areas] removed from further protection. After the effort that the Committee put into reviewing the heritage items and the HCAs across the LGA, the removal of these HCAs with limited objection was heartbreaking. The Committee calls for the Council to reconsider for further inclusion. Considering these HCAs are complete streetscapes that represent the heritage values and historical settlement patterns of our community, it is important to protect and include these items and HCAs moving forward.”
On 5 April 2023, Council resolved (C04/23-277) the following in response to the Heritage Committee meeting recommendation:
“That Council:
1. Receive the report noting the Draft Minutes of Council’s Section 355 and Community Advisory Committees recently convened;
2. Approve and minute the recommendations to Council noted in the various Committee Minutes, as summaries in the report.
3. Provide a further report to the next Council meeting providing detailed information about the proposed heritage conservation areas. “
This report is provided to Council in response to item 3 of the above resolution.
Recommendation That Council receive this report.
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Report
On 7 December 2022, Council resolved (C12/22-215) the following about the Cumberland Heritage Study Planning Proposal:
That Council:
1. Note the status of the Cumberland Heritage Study and preparation of a Cumberland Heritage Study Planning Proposal.
2. Note the advice of the Cumberland Local Planning Panel on the Cumberland Heritage Study Planning Proposal.
3. Endorse the minor amendments to curtilage and information of 47 existing heritage items identified in Schedule 5 of the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (Cumberland Heritage List) (Attachment 1).
4. Progress with 24 new heritage items as in Table 4 of the report with the exception of item HS54 3 Beatrice St Lidcombe & item HS77 Sydney Murugan Temple which are to be omitted.
5. Endorse that the draft planning proposal for the Cumberland Heritage Study as provided in Attachment 5, to be amended based on the above recommendations.
6. Forward the amended draft planning proposal to the Department of Environment and Planning for a Gateway Determination.
7. Delegate authority to the General Manager to make administrative and mapping changes consistent with the endorsed recommendations.
In line with the above resolution, various proposed heritage items and the three heritage conservation areas that had objections were not included in the Cumberland Heritage Study Planning Proposal, which was submitted to the Department of Planning and Environment for a Gateway determination in February 2023.
On 28 February 2023, Cumberland Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee recommended the following:
“This Committee is very disappointed with the outcome of the recent heritage planning proposal resolution, which saw the three HCAs [Heritage Conservation Areas] removed from further protection. After the effort that the Committee put into reviewing the heritage items and the HCAs across the LGA, the removal of these HCAs with limited objection was heartbreaking. The Committee calls for the Council to reconsider for further inclusion. Considering these HCAs are complete streetscapes that represent the heritage values and historical settlement patterns of our community, it is important to protect and include these items and HCAs moving forward.”
On 5 April 2023, Council resolved (C04/23-277) the following in response to the Heritage Committee meeting recommendation:
That Council:
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3.Provide a further report to the next Council meeting providing detailed information about the proposed heritage conservation areas.
This report is provided to Council in response to item 3 of the above resolution.
What is a Heritage Conservation Area?
A heritage conservation area (HCA) is an area which is considered to have local heritage value and historic significance. The proposed heritage conservation area will represent a common style of architecture or streetscape that has heritage value and historic significance. This can include characteristics such as subdivision pattern, streetscapes and building façade features.
Within any HCA there are 2 types of properties – Contributory and Non-Contributory:
Non-contributory dwelling means a building or building element that detracts from the significant character of the Heritage Conservation Area. If a property is classified as non-contributory, there is still the opportunity to knock-down and rebuild on your property through a DA process.
Contributory dwelling may not be individually listed as an individual heritage item but, by virtue of their character, age, scale, materials, details, design style or intactness, make a significant heritage contribution to the character of the heritage conservation area.
If a property is considered a contributory item, there are still opportunities to develop the property through a DA process. However, there would be restrictions on demolition and consideration of potential impacts to the character of the streetscape.
This table provides a high level summary of the potential impacts of the proposed HCA’s on a property:
Development Options |
Existing Controls |
Proposed – Heritage Conservation Area |
Demolition and Rebuild |
Permissible – CDC or DA required. |
Non-contributory property = Permissible subject to a DA
Contributory property = Generally would not be allowed to demolish and build a new home |
Renovation and/or alterations and/or additions |
Permissible – CDC or DA required. |
Permissible, subject to council and heritage assessment. A DA must be submitted. |
Granny flat / secondary dwelling |
Permissible – CDC or DA required. |
Permissible, subject to council and heritage assessment. A DA must be submitted. |
Repaint and general maintenance |
Yes, if it meets exempt and complying controls. |
Yes, if it meets the planning control requirements. |
Figures 1-3 below identify the contributory and non-contributory items in each proposed HCA based on both the original Comprehensive Heritage Study and independent Peer Review.
PROPOSED HERITAGE CONSERVATION AREAS
The three proposed heritage conservation areas are accompanied by heritage inventory sheets which detail the heritage values of the areas. The full heritage inventory sheets are attached to this report, with the following summary extracts from those inventory sheets provided below:
Northcote Street Conservation Area- HS140
The Northcote Street Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) is significant at the local level for its historic, aesthetic, and representative values. The HCA is historically linked to the early subdivision of James Owens’ 60-acre land grant. This land was subdivided and sold in 1914 by the Suburban Development Co. Limited with lots sold and developed between 1914 and 1925.
The late-Federation streetscape retains evidence of this early subdivision pattern which first occurred in the 1880s. The HCA provides evidence of the pattern of residential development in Auburn during the turn of century, with a specific focused on providing land for workers cottages.
The HCA has demonstrated aesthetic values as an intact streetscape which comprises of late Federation Workers’ Cottages. The consistent form, setback, materiality, and design contributes to the aesthetic value of the area.
Figure 1: Proposed Northcote Street HCA Contributory Map (refer Attachment 1 for a high resolution image)
South Parade Heritage Conservation Area- HS141
The South Parade Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) is of local significance for its historic, aesthetic, and representative values. Built between c.1913 and 1940, the buildings along South Parade and Auburn Road are historically associated with the early subdivision of Auburn Estate for residential, commercial, and industrial activities. The later subdivisions of the Vale’s Estate highlight the significant historical patterns of development in Auburn which is reflected in the remaining buildings.
Auburn’s built heritage reflects key phases of development, commencing in the Federation period and continuing in the Inter-War period. The collective integrity of the streetscape contributes to the aesthetic values of the urban landscape and demonstrates representative qualities of early and mid-twentieth century town planning resulting from early subdivisions of land grants and the transition away from industrial activity. This is retained in the architectural form, pattern of settlement and road alignments.
Figure 2: Proposed South Parade HCA Contributory Map (refer Attachment 4 for a high resolution image)
Talbot Road Conservation Area - HS144
The Talbot Road Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) is of local heritage significance for its historic, aesthetic and representative values. Constructed between 1915 and 1930, the area is historically linked to the residential growth of the Guildford area that followed the land sales of William Stimson’s original land grant, known as the Shrewsbury Estate Subdivision.
The HCA retains an intact example of that subdivision pattern and demonstrates the growth of the Guildford area between 1915 and 1930. It retains an intact and consistent streetscape that features Federation period and Inter-War buildings. Due to the similarities in age, design, materials, form and landscape values, the area is an aesthetically significant urban landscape
This HCA contains a group of Federation and Inter-War houses that are already locally listed as the Talbot Road Precinct (I166 Cumberland LEP).
Figure 3: Proposed Talbot Road HCA Contributory Map (refer Attachment 7 for a high resolution image)
SUBMISSIONS
The following is a summary of submissions received for the three heritage conservation areas during the exhibition of the Cumberland Heritage Study in June – July 2021:
Northcote Street Conservation Area (12 properties)
5 Submissions received:
1. 2 support and 3 oppose
2. Of these, 3 owner submissions (3 opposed, 0 support, 9 no response)
The reasons for opposition included heritage significance, property value and future development.
South Parade Heritage Conservation Area (51 properties)
15 submissions:
· 3 support and 12 opposed
· Of these, 9 owner submissions (9 opposed, 0 support and 42 no response)
The reasons for opposition included heritage significance, property value, future development, economic impact, fairness and financial burden.
Talbot Road Conservation Area (34 properties)
Of the properties identified to progress post-exhibition, 9 submissions:
· 1 support and 8 opposed
· Of these, 2 owner submissions (2 opposed, 0 support, 13 no response)
The reasons for opposition included heritage significance, property value, future development, economic impact, fairness and financial burden.
7 DECEMBER 2022 COUNCIL MEETING SPEAKERS
At Cumberland Councils Ordinary Council Meeting on 7 December 2022, 14 community members addressed Council in response to the Cumberland Heritage Study Planning Proposal. None of these speakers had properties affected by the proposed HCAs.
However, Council officers are aware of owners of two (2) properties in the proposed South Parade HCA who attended the meeting, but did not speak. They expressed their opposition to the heritage conservation area listing of their properties to Council officers.
Community Engagement
There are no community engagement implications for Council associated with 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.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications for Council associated with this report.
CONCLUSION
At the 5 April 2023 meeting, Council resolved (C04/23-277) the following in response to the Heritage Committee meeting recommendation:
That Council:
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3. Provide a further report to the next Council meeting providing detailed information about the proposed heritage conservation areas.
This report provides the details about the proposed heritage conservation areas to Council in response to item 3 of the above resolution.
Attachments
1. Attachment 1 - Proposed Northcote Street HCA Contributory Map
2. Attachment 2 - Proposed Northcote Street HCA Inventory Sheet
3. Attachment 3 - Proposed Northcote Street HCA Development Control Plan
4. Attachment 4 - Proposed South Parade HCA Contributory Map
5. Attachment 5 - Proposed South Parade HCA Inventory Sheet
6. Attachment 6 - Proposed South Parade HCA Development Control Plan
7. Attachment 7 - Proposed Talbot Road HCA Contributory Map
8. Attachment 8 - Proposed Talbot Road HCA Inventory Sheet
9. Attachment 9 - Proposed Talbot Road HCA Development Control Plan
DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH
REPORT C04/23-289
Attachment 1
Attachment 1 - Proposed Northcote Street HCA Contributory Map
DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH
REPORT C04/23-289
Attachment 2
Attachment 2 - Proposed Northcote Street HCA Inventory Sheet
Attachment 3
Attachment 3 - Proposed Northcote Street HCA Development Control Plan
Attachment 4
Attachment 4 - Proposed South Parade HCA Contributory Map
DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH
REPORT C04/23-289
Attachment 5
Attachment 5 - Proposed South Parade HCA Inventory Sheet
Attachment 6
Attachment 6 - Proposed South Parade HCA Development Control Plan
Attachment 7
Attachment 7 - Proposed Talbot Road HCA Contributory Map
DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH
REPORT C04/23-289
Attachment 8
Attachment 8 - Proposed Talbot Road HCA Inventory Sheet
Attachment 9
Attachment 9 - Proposed Talbot Road HCA Development Control Plan
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-290
Property Committee - Minutes of Meeting held 04 April 2023
Directorate: Governance and Risk
Responsible Officer: Director Governance and Risk
File Number: 10010614
Community Strategic Plan Goal: Providing Local Leadership
Summary
This report presents the Draft Minutes of the Extraordinary Property Committee Meeting held on 4 April 2023 for Council’s information.
Recommendation That the minutes of the Extraordinary Property Committee Meeting held on 4 April 2023 be received and the recommendations contained therein, adopted. |
Report
Council’s Property Committee recently held an Extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, 4 April 2023.
The minutes of this meeting will be formally adopted at the next Ordinary Property Committee meeting being held on 8 May 2023. Minutes of this meeting are attached for Council’s information.
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
There are no direct risks associated with this report. However, the presentation of the meeting minutes to Council provides transparent oversight of Council strategic property related decisions, in accordance with the adopted Terms of Reference.
Financial Implications
The operations of the Property Committee are coordinated by the Governance and Risk Directorate within Council utilising existing allocated resources. There are no additional financial implications for Council associated with this report.
CONCLUSION
The minutes of the Extraordinary Property Committee Meeting are provided to Council for information purposes and to ensure that the review mechanisms of Council operate in an open and transparent manner. It is recommended that Council receive this information.
Attachments
1. Property Committee Agenda - 4 April 2023 (confidential)
2. Draft Property Committee Meeting Minutes - 4 April 2023
DOCUMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH
REPORT C04/23-290
Attachment 2
Draft Property Committee Meeting Minutes - 4 April 2023
Attachment 3
Property Committee Agenda - 4 April 2023 (redacted)
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-291
Notice of Motion - Review of Housing and Infrastructure Supply
Councillor: Michael Zaiter and Joseph Rahme
File Number: SC486
Summary
Pursuant to Notice, Councillors Zaiter and Rahme submitted the following Motion.
Notice of Motion That Council: 1. Notes that: · Australia is expected to allow an additional 900,000 migrants into Australia over the next 18 months. · If there is a substantial increase in the number of migrants choosing to reside in our local government area, our Cumberland residents will face additional financial pressures due to the lack of housing supply, infrastructure and increasing residential rents.
2. Write to the Federal Minister for Housing the Honourable Julie Collins and the Federal Minister of infrastructure the Honourable Catherine King to advise them of our concerns and request a response in regards to what policies are currently in place to address the shortage of housing and infrastructure in the Cumberland local government area.
3. Provide a copy of the correspondence to the Federal and State MPs that represent the Cumberland local government area to seek their support and representation. |
Resourcing/FINANCIAL Implications
If supported by Council, the requested correspondence can be prepared utilising existing staff resourcing.
General Manager Advice
Nil.
Attachments
Nil
Council Meeting
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-292
Notice of Motion - Australia Post Banking Services
Councillor: Michael Zaiter and Joseph Rahme
File Number: SC486
Summary
Pursuant to Notice, Councillors Zaiter and Rahme submitted the following Motion.
Notice of Motion That Council: 1. Notes that: a) Bank branch and ATM closures are leaving many communities without access to financial services; b) A large proportion of the population, including the elderly, disabled, small businesses, local schools and charities, will always have a need for face-to-face financial services, despite advances in technology; c) For hundreds of communities, their only access to cash and financial services is through Bank@Post at their local community post office; d) Bank@Post is an essential service to all communities, but is vulnerable to commercial decision-making by the banks, which can choose to withdraw their participation, and charge excessive fees on transactions; and e) With four major banks controlling 80 per cent of the financial system, Australian consumers suffer from a lack of real banking competition.
2. Calls on the Federal Government to support or introduce legislation that will establish a financial institution, fully guaranteed by the Federal Government, operating exclusively through Australia Post’s corporate and licensed post offices, which will ensure basic banking services such as deposit-taking, business and personal lending, and access to cash.
3. Write to the federal Treasurer the Honourable Dr Jim Chalmers, the federal Minister of Finance the Honourable Senator Katy Gallagher and the State and Federal Members of Parliament that represent the Cumberland local government area to seek their support and representation in respect to the above. |
Resourcing/FINANCIAL Implications
If supported by Council, the requested correspondence can be prepared utilising existing staff resourcing.
General Manager Advice
Nil.
Attachments
Nil
Council Meeting
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-293
Notice of Motion - Tom Adams Oval
Councillor: Diane Colman and Greg Cummings
File Number: SC488
Summary
Pursuant to Notice, Councillors Colman and Cummings submitted the following Motion.
The Greystanes Cricket Club has approached Council to propose the naming of the sportsground at Roberta Street Park as the ‘Tom Adams Oval’ in honour of the late Thomas (Tom) Adams, the long serving club treasurer and supporter of the club.
Tom’s service to the Greystanes Cricket Club spans more than 40 of the Club’s 50 years of existence. In 1987, the elite title of Life Member was awarded to Tom for his many years of dedication and service to the Club. Throughout his 40 years of service to the Club, Tom made a substantial contribution to both cricket and the administration of sport in the Cumberland Area. This includes his service to the Parramatta District Cricket Association, of which he is a life member, and to various roles on local park committees.
Together with his wife Shirley, they had lived in Roberta Street Greystanes for 47 years. Sadly, Tom passed away in March 2021 aged 83 to an asbestos related disease. Up until his death, Tom was still actively committed to the club. Tom was a true gentlemen, outstanding husband, father, mentor, community leader and friend. His contribution to his community improved the lives of many people in the Greystanes area and beyond.
In August 2022 the Greystanes Cricket Club unanimously resolved to support the naming of the sportsground as the ‘Tom Adams Oval’ in recognition of his contribution to cricket and sport more widely in the Greystanes community. The Club has consulted with Tom’s family, other users of Roberta Street Park and the Parramatta District Cricket Association, all of whom are supportive of this proposal.
Notice of Motion That Council: 1. Propose to name the sporting field within Roberta Street Park in Greystanes, the ‘Tom Adams Oval’ in recognition of his dedication to the Greystanes Cricket Club and Parramatta District Cricket Association. 2. Place the naming proposal on public exhibition for 28 days, with a report to be returned to Council following public exhibition. |
Resourcing/FINANCIAL Implications
Consultation on the proposal can be undertaken using existing resources.
General Manager Advice
Nil.
Attachments
Nil
Council Meeting
19 April 2023
Item No: C04/23-294
Notice of Motion - Mobile Library Service Berala
Councillor: Helen Hughes, Paul Garrard and Steve Christou
File Number: SC486
Summary
Pursuant to Notice, Councillors Hughes, Garrard and Christou submitted the following Motion.
Notice of Motion That the General Manager report to Council highlighting the existing approved Contribution Plan and provide an option to amend the Plan so as to provide an increase in library funding so as to provide a ‘Mobile Library’ Service within Berala. |
Signed:
Councillor Helen Hughes
Councillor Paul Garrard
Councillor Steve Christou
Resourcing/FINANCIAL Implications
If supported, a report can be prepared utilising existing staff resources.
General Manager Advice
Local infrastructure contributions are collected by Council through development to support the provision of growth infrastructure in Cumberland. The current Cumberland Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2020 identifies a range of growth infrastructure projects to be partially or fully funded by contributions collected by the plan, including a line item for contributions towards new library facility floor space. The plan identifies that these works need to be aligned with the Cumberland Community Facilities Strategy 2019-2029.
Attachments
Nil
Council Meeting
19 April 2023
Item No: AR04/23-2
Notice of Motion to Alter Council Resolution - C04/23-279 – Notice of Motion – Open Space Lidcombe
Councillor: Helen Hughes, Paul Garrard and Steve Christou
File Number: SC488
Summary
Pursuant to Notice, Councillors Hughes, Garrard and Christou move that Council alter the below resolution of Council made at the Council Meeting on 5 April 2023 relating to C04/23-279 - Open Space Lidcombe to the following proposed Motion:
Min. 400
“That given the lack of passive recreational space within the Lidcombe area, particularly acknowledging the expansion of high density living, that Council:
1. Refer the matter to the Property Committee for consideration as to whether passive public open space would be a feasible use of the Defence land at East St Lidcombe,
2. Report on options for expansion of green space in Lidcombe to address the shortfall in open space in this area.”
Motion
That given the lack of passive recreational space within the Lidcombe area, particularly acknowledging the expansion of high density living, that Council approach the Federal Government to have an area of land deemed surplus to the needs of the Department of Defence within East Street, Lidcombe presently utilised by the RAAF, and that a section of this land to be dedicated to Council as a passive public open space. |
Signed:
Councillor Helen Hughes
Councillor Paul Garrard
Councillor Steve Christou
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