Agenda of Council Meeting - Wednesday, 6 March 2024

Councillor Contact Details

Granville Ward
Clr Steve Christou	0419 651 187	Steve.Christou@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Ola Hamed (Deputy Mayor)	0405 070 007	Ola.Hamed@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Joseph Rahme	0418 995 471	Joseph.Rahme@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Greystanes Ward
Clr Diane Colman	0400 279 200	Diane.Colman@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Greg Cummings	0417 612 717	Greg.Cummings@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Eddy Sarkis	0425 348 000	Eddy.Sarkis@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Regents Park Ward
Clr Kun Huang	0418 911 774	Kun.Huang@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
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
Clr Glenn Elmore	0418 459 527	Glenn.Elmore@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Paul Garrard	0414 504 504	Paul.Garrard@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Mohamad Hussein	0400 281 726	Mohamad.Hussein@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Wentworthville Ward
Clr Suman Saha	0419 546 950	Suman.Saha@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Lisa Lake (Mayor)	0418 669 681	Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Clr Michael Zaiter	0418 432 797	Michael.Zaiter@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

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

6 March 2024

ORDER OF BUSINESS

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

C03/24-473 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council - 21 February 2024...... 5

5 Disclosures of Interest

6 Mayoral Minutes

Nil

7 Public Forum / Presentation of Petitions

8 Items Resolved by Exception

9 Reports to Council

C03/24-474 Draft Submission - NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development Program................................................................................................. 11

C03/24-475 Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan - Post Exhibition 109

10 Reports of Council Committees

C03/24-476 Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - Draft Minutes of Meeting held on 19 February 2024.................................................................................... 177

C03/24-477 Quarterly Progress Report on Council's Section 355 Committee and Community Advisory Committees........................................................................ 187

C03/24-478 Cumberland Local Traffic Committee- Minutes of 7 February 2024 Meeting and items considered under delegated authority................................. 259

C03/24-479 Cumberland Local Traffic Committee - 07 February 2024 - Recommendations to Council................................................................................................. 297

11 Motions Pursuant to Notice

C03/24-480 Notice of Motion - Commitment to Gender Equity in Cumberland... 671

C03/24-481 Notice of Motion - Homelessness in Cumberland City Council........ 673

12 Motions to Alter or Rescind Council Resolution

Nil

13 Questions with Notice

Nil

14 Closed Session Reports

C03/24-482 Tender Evaluation Report - Architectural Consultant for Guildford Pool Modernisation Project RFx721

Note: Included in Closed Council in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) and (d)(ii) of the Local Government Act as the information involves commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it and information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council.

15 Confidential Attachments from Open Reports

16 Resolutions passed in Closed Session

17 Other / General Matters

18 Close

Council Meeting

6 March 2024

Item No: C03/24-474

Draft Submission - NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development Program

Directorate: Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer: Director Environment & Planning

Community Strategic Plan Goal: Enhancing the Natural and Built Environment

Summary

The NSW Government is seeking to locate new and higher density homes within existing urban ‘infill’ areas to ensure new housing is located close to existing infrastructure, services and transport. Two policy proposals have been announced in this area: Low and Mid Rise Housing; and Transport Oriented Development Program.

A draft submission has been prepared by Council officers in relation to the Transport Oriented Development Program. It is recommended that Council endorse the draft submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure regarding the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program.

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Endorse the draft submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure regarding the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program, as provided in Attachment 1; and

2. Delegate authority to the General Manager to finalise the draft submission, including minor typographical changes.

Report

Background

All States and Territories have signed the National Housing Accord, along with The Australian Local Government Association. The Housing Accord was an initiative to address housing supply and affordability nationally. In line with its relative population share of the National Accord target, NSW has committed to deliver at least 314,000 new homes by 2029, with a stretch goal of 377,000 homes.

· Low and Mid Rise Housing: this proposal seeks to allow for more development on existing low and medium density sites. Based on the proposal in relation to the Cumberland LEP, the proposal would allow for the inclusion of multi-dwelling housing in the R2 Low Density Residential Zone and residential flat buildings in the R3 Medium Density Residential Zone.

· Transport Oriented Development Program: this proposal seeks to increase housing by allowing development up to 6 storeys to be located within 400m of train stations in areas currently zoned for low and medium density development. Berala and Lidcombe have been identified as two locations under this proposal.

Council’s strategic planning work through Cumberland 2030: Our Local Strategic Planning Statement and Cumberland Local Housing Strategy, which have both been endorsed by the NSW Government, encourages diversity in housing supply and the provision of more housing that is aligned with infrastructure provision. Specifically, the Cumberland Local Housing Strategy identifies the need for an additional 28,000 dwellings between 2016-2036, with over 24,000 of these additional dwellings able to be provided through current planning controls, and the remaining additional dwellings being considered through existing strategic planning work at key centres and corridors.

Council has also reviewed its planning controls in the last term of Council, which led to the gazettal of the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP) in November 2021. The planning work undertaken at the time considered ways to promote housing diversity and density in residential zones.

In relation to the Low and Mid Rise Housing proposal, an Explanation of Intended Effects was publicly exhibited between December 2023 and February 2024, with a Council officer submission provided to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The response was based on Council’s previously resolved position that the proposal is not required as Council can achieve its housing targets.

In relation to the Transport Oriented Development Program, two locations are identified in Cumberland under the program – Berala and Lidcombe. The potential area under consideration for these locations are shown in Figures 1 and 2. This report provides details of a draft submission for consideration by Council.

Figure 1: Proposed Area in Berala under the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program

Figure 2: Proposed Area in Lidcombe under the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program

Draft Submission

Council officers have reviewed the details provided under the Transport Oriented Development Program. Council officers believe that the urgency to include Berala and Lidcombe under the Transport Oriented Development Program is premature, as insufficient work or collaboration with Council has been undertaken to understand impacts, identify appropriate mitigation measures, and ensure there is alignment with additional dwellings and growth infrastructure.

In response to the Program, a draft submission has been prepared for consideration by Council, as provided in Attachment 1 and as summarised in Table 1.

Issue	Council’s Response
Impacts not adequately assessed or investigated	The information provided by the NSW Government does not provide sufficient details on the assessment or investigation of impacts associated with the provision of additional dwellings at Berala and Lidcombe. When a masterplan or planning proposal for future development is undertaken by Councils and the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, a number of technical studies are undertaken to identify and assess any potential impacts and how these impacts can be mitigated. These studies are also provided for community and stakeholder engagement to ensure that all relevant information is collated and allows for the appropriate consideration of any refinements to the masterplan or planning proposal. As this work has not been undertaken at Berala and Lidcombe, Council believes it is premature to progress with the Transport Oriented Development Program at these locations.
Infrastructure capacity	The information provided under the Transport Oriented Development Program indicates that Berala and Lidcombe were selected in part due to sufficient capacity being available with existing infrastructure in these locations, such as water, power and public transport. Council has significant concerns that a full analysis of growth infrastructure requirements was not undertaken as part of the Transport Oriented Development Program. Work previously undertaken by Council, as well as community feedback over many years, indicates that the following gaps are already occurring in relation to growth infrastructure: · Local and regional roads: there are existing capacity constraints on the local road network as it approaches the regional road network (i.e. A6 road), particularly during commuter peak periods. This will be exacerbated should further additional growth occur at Berala and Lidcombe without an appropriate infrastructure response. · Public transport: there is a need to confirm the timing of the new train timetable, which will provide a direct City service from Berala and Lidcombe. Bus services in these locations also have low frequencies outside of peak periods, and need to be enhanced to allow residents, workers and visitors greater transport choices both now and in the future. · Schools: previous analysis by Council has indicated capacity constraints at public primary schools at Berala and Lidcombe. No additional infrastructure improvements and/or new schools have been committed to support population growth in these locations. · Open space and recreation: there is limited open space at Berala and Lidcombe. While Council has undertaken planning work to enhance these open space and recreation facilities, no additional funding commitments have been made to Council to ensure that these spaces can accommodate current and future population growth. · Community facilities: there are existing community centres at Berala and Lidcombe, as well as a library at Lidcombe and a planned library vending machine at Berala. Additional funding commitments to Council are required to ensure that these facilities can accommodate current and future population growth. As this work has not been undertaken at Berala and Lidcombe, Council believes it is premature to progress with the Transport Oriented Development Program at these locations.
Loss of character of suburbs	The proposed development of apartments up to 6 storeys will lead to a loss of character in suburbs where low density development is currently in place. Berala currently has a significant proportion of low density development within 400m of the station. As there is a lack of studies at this time that identify ways in retaining character in locations under the Transport Oriented Development Program, it is premature to progress with the Program at Berala and Lidcombe.
Poor amenity outcomes	The lack of studies and lack of detail on the proposed planning controls as part of the Transport Oriented Development Program means that there is no information on how amenity issues can be appropriate addressed at a local level. This means that there is a significant risk that poor amenity outcomes are likely to occur as a result of the Program. These risks include: · Loss of privacy, with a larger proportion of apartments in an area that is typically a lower density area. · Increased overshadowing between apartments and houses, as the delivery of additional dwellings is based on market forces. · Loss of tree canopy, as established trees are removed and unable to be replaced due to a lower proportion of landscaped area in properties where apartments are delivered. · Loss of private open space, as new apartments will provide a smaller proportion of private open space when compared to houses with backyards. As this work has not been undertaken at Berala and Lidcombe, it is premature to progress with the Transport Oriented Development Program at these locations.
Council has created capacity for growth through the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan	Council has already created capacity for growth through the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (and its predecessor Local Environmental Plans) in recent years. There are a number of locations across Cumberland where there has been changes to planning controls; however, development has yet to occur. In relation to the proposed inclusion of Berala and Lidcombe under the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program, the following comments are provided for consideration by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure: · Berala: while Council has concerns at this time with the inclusion of this location, should the NSW Government decide to proceed with the proposal, it is suggested that a more targeted area be identified. The proposed area is the existing R3 Medium Density Residential land to the south and east of Berala station, as shown in Figure 1. · Lidcombe: as most of the area within 400m of Lidcombe station is already zoned for mixed use development and residential flat buildings, it is suggested that no further action is undertaken on Lidcombe as part of the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program. As an alternative to the current locations identified in the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program for Cumberland LGA, it is proposed that the Woodville Road Corridor and Westmead South precinct be progressed as locations for additional housing instead of Berala and Lidcombe. Council is well advanced in strategic planning work for the Woodville Road Corridor and Westmead South precinct, which will provide capacity for additional dwellings and jobs, supported with a plan for growth infrastructure and early community engagement already undertaken.
Proposed planning controls	The submission also provides feedback on proposed planning controls for Berala and Lidcombe should the Transport Oriented Development Program proceed at these locations. These relate to building height, floor space ratios, lot size, lot width, parking rates, amenity and design controls, and provision for affordable housing.

Table 1: Summary of Draft Submission

It is recommended that Council endorse the draft submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure regarding the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program.

Community Engagement

In response to the details outlined in the Transport Oriented Development Program, Council officers arranged for two community information sessions on 27 February 2024, with one session at Lidcombe and the other session at Berala. The purpose of the sessions was to provide an opportunity for the community to hear from Council on our understanding of the NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development Program. Attendees were also able to ask questions to Council representatives. Over 90 people registered for these sessions.

Policy Implications

Policy implications for Council are outlined in the main body of 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

This report provides a draft submission in response to the NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program. It is recommended that Council endorse the draft submission and forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Attachments

1. Draft Submission

2. Transport Oriented Development Program

3. Community Information Session Presentation

4. Engagement Report

5. Explanation of Intended Effects - Low and Mid Rise Housing

Council Meeting

6 March 2024

Item No: C03/24-475

Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan - Post Exhibition

Directorate: Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer: Director Environment & Planning

Community Strategic Plan Goal: Enhancing the Natural and Built Environment

Summary

The Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan has been developed to guide the delivery of a consistently high-quality public realm to promote the revitalisation of the Regents Park Town Centre. The Draft Plan supports the broader planning work undertaken for this precinct.

The Draft Public Domain Plan was placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days seeking feedback from the community and key stakeholders. This report details the outcomes from submissions received during the public exhibition period and recommends the adoption of the Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan. The report also provides information on business engagement on the Draft Public Domain Plan in accordance with Council’s resolution.

Recommendation

That Council adopt the Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan as provided in Attachment 1.

Report

Council at its meeting of 2 August 2023 (Min 499, Item No: C08/23-359) resolved that Council:

“1. Place the Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, with a report to be provided back to Council.

2. Undertake a ‘Business Pride Project’ to engage with businesses regarding further enhancement of green streetscapes and a report be provided back to Council.

3. Pursue funding through the Thriving Suburbs Program, as per information provided by the Minister for Housing, Homelessness, Small Business, and Federal Members to make representation on our behalf.”

Draft Public Domain Plan

The Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan was exhibited for 28 days between Monday 11 September to Monday 9 October 2023 and made available on Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ page.

Subsequently, a total of 15 direct submissions were received. A summary of all themes from the submissions received, and the Council’s responses are outlined in Attachment 3 to this report.

The majority of responses received from the community were in support of the Public Domain Plan. The final draft revision of the document following the public exhibition period has been prepared to take account of minor errors and text clarifications.

In accordance with the above, Council has now addressed all public feedback and recommends the Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan be adopted by Council as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report.

Business Pride Project

In accordance with Council’s resolution, Council also ran the Regents Park Business Assistance Program (Business Pride Project) in tandem with the consultation on the Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan, with the purpose of assisting local businesses to thrive and make the community more attractive and welcoming. Council officers engaged with over 60 businesses during this time.

Based on this engagement, 82% of respondents stated that the Regents Park Town Centre needed to be improved, with 91% of respondents stating that Council should beautify the appearance of the town centre by investing in more greenery, flowers, seating and street art. A range of other feedback was also received from businesses and is provided in the evaluation report that is attached to this paper. The outcomes of this engagement is consistent with information included in the Public Domain Plan.

Community Engagement

Council publicly exhibited the Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan, for a period of 28 days from Monday 11 September to Monday 9 October 2023 both on Council’s website and in local newspaper publications.

Council had 867 visits to the ‘Have Your Say’ community engagement website during the public exhibition period, with 318 downloading the Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan provided.

Submissions were received from 7 community respondents and 8 directly from community and public organisations. Council has formally responded to all respondents who made a submission and notified them of the consideration of this item at this Council meeting.

Methods of engagement included:

· Notices published in local newspapers.

· Notices sent to Have Your Say Newsletter participants, community groups and public agencies, and posted on social media.

· Flyers were distributed to local businesses.

· Posters were installed at select locations within the town centre.

· Three information sessions were held in the town centre.

Policy Implications

The Plan will support place-based outcomes identified for Regents Park in Cumberland 2030: Our Local Strategic Planning Statement and is also aligned with Council’s Community Strategic Plan.

Risk Implications

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

Financial Implications

Public domain works identified in the Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan will be included for consideration in Council’s capital works program. Development contributions have also been collected and reserved for this purpose. The first stage of works under the Plan will include installation of planter boxes along Amy Street. Further grant opportunities to implement the plan will also be explored as they become available.

Council’s resolution identified that Council pursue funding through the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program. Council officers have investigated and advise that the Program will commence in the 2024-25 financial year, with limited information on the guidelines and process at this time. When further details on the Program are released, Council officers will review and provide a submission if elements of the Public Domain Plan are consistent with the program objectives and guidelines.

CONCLUSION

The Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan has been developed to guide the delivery of consistently high-quality public realm to reinforce the centre’s role in creating healthy, creative, culturally rich and socially connected communities. It is recommended that Council adopt the Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan as provided in Attachment 1.

Attachments

1. Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan

2. Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan - Engagement Evaluation Summary

3. Draft Regents Park Town Centre Public Domain Plan - Response to Submissions

4. Regents Park Town Centre Business Assist Program Evaluation Report

Council Meeting

6 March 2024

Item No: C03/24-477

Quarterly Progress Report on Council's Section 355 Committee and Community Advisory Committees

Directorate: Governance and Risk

Responsible Officer: Director Governance and Risk

Community Strategic Plan Goal: Providing Local Leadership

Summary

This report provides the Draft Minutes of the quarterly Section 355 Committee and Community Advisory Committee meetings held, convened since the last quarterly update to Council.

Recommendation

That Council receive the report noting the Draft Minutes of Council’s Section 355 and Community Advisory Committees recently convened, and determine the recommendation requesting Council adoption.

Report

Quarterly Advisory Committee Meetings

Council’s Wentworthville Community Garden Section 355 Committee met in October and November 2023, and the Community Advisory Committees conducted their quarterly meetings from 1 November 2023. The final draft minutes of all Committee meetings are attached to this report, with the exception of the Access, Arts and Events Advisory Committees who did not hold a meeting due to not achieving quorum. The Floodplain Risk Management Committee were not required to meet in accordance with the New South Wales Floodplain Development Manual 2005.

Below is the one recommendation from the Committee minutes which requires Council approval to proceed:

Committee	Committee Recommendation
Companion Animals	The Committee voted unanimously to seek Council’s adoption on the reintroduction of PetFest.

It is now recommended that Council receive the report detailing the meeting minutes of the Section 355 and Advisory Committee meetings held, and determine the recommendation requesting Council adoption.

Community Engagement

All Committees undertook their meetings in accordance with their respective Terms of Reference.

Policy Implications

All Committees undertook their meetings in accordance with Council’s Governance Framework.

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

This report has been prepared to provide Council the minutes of the quarterly advisory committee meetings held over October, November and December 2023. It is now recommended that Council receive the minutes, and determine the one recommendation requesting Council adoption.

Attachments

1. Wentworthville S355 Community Garden Committee Minutes - 5 October 2023

2. Wentworthville S355 Community Garden Committee Minutes - 30 November 2023

3. ATSIC Committee Minutes - 4 December 2023

4. Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee Minutes - 6 November 2023

5. Companion Animals Committee Minutes - 7 November 2023

6. CALD Committee Minutes - 27 November 2023

7. Green Corridor Committee Minutes - 14 November 2023

8. Heritage Committee Minutes - 13 November 2023

9. Homelessness Committee Minutes - 13 November 2023

10. Library Committee Minutes - 14 November 2023

11. Youth Committee Minutes - 9 November 2023

Council Meeting

6 March 2024

Item No: C03/24-479

Cumberland Local Traffic Committee - 07 February 2024 - Recommendations to Council.

Directorate: Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer: Director Environment & Planning

Community Strategic Plan Goal: Enhancing the Natural and Built Environment

Summary

This report presents the recommendations to Council on items considered by the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee.

Recommendation

That Council endorse the recommendations for items considered by the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee at the 7 February 2024 meeting, as provided in this report.

Report

A meeting of the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee was held. The items recommended for endorsement by Council under Part 2 of the Terms of Reference for the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee is provided in this report and attachments.

Community Engagement

Community consultation has been addressed under each item that was presented to the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee.

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 expenditure of funds associated with implementing the recommendations will be included in the Council’s traffic facility construction program.

Attachments

1. CTC-24-023 - Wingello Street and Swift Street, Guildford - Proposed 'One Way' Arrangment

2. CTC-24-024 - Burnett Street, Mays Hill - Road Safety Concerns

3. CTC-24-025 - Fifth Street and The Trongate, Granville - Road Safety Concerns - Consultation Result

4. CTC-24-026 - Lockwood Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns - Consultation

5. CTC-24-027 - Fowler Road, Guildford West - Road Safety Concerns

6. CTC-24-028 - Oxford Street, Berala - Road Safety Concerns

7. CTC-24-029 - The Avenue, Granville - Road Safety Concerns

8. CTC-24-030 - Wombat Street, Pemulwuy - Road Safety Concerns

9. CTC-24-031 - Hunt Street, Guildford West - Road Safety Concerns

10. CTC-24-032 - The Esplanade, Guildford - Road Safety Concerns

11. CTC-24-033 - Villiers Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns

12. CTC-24-034 - Elm Road, Auburn - Road Safety Concerns

13. CTC-24-035 - Hilltop Road, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns

14. CTC-24-036 - Laneway Between Vaughan Street and Freitas Lane, Lidcombe - Proposed to Convert the Laneway to one-way traffic flow

15. CTC-24-037 - Dunmore Street, Wentworthville - Request for a marked pedestrian crossing

16. CTC-24-038 - Damien Avenue, Greystanes - Road Safety Concerns

17. CTC-24-039 - Dunmore Street, Wentworthville - Road Safety Concerns

18. CTC-24-040 - Hawksview Street, Merrylands - Request to Remove the existing Pedestrian Refuge Island

19. CTC-24-041 - Clyde Street and Archibald Street, Granville - Proposed Pedestrian Fencing

20. CTC-24-042 - Baker Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns

21. CTC-24-043 - Eldridge Road, Greystanes - Road Safety Concerns

22. CTC-24-044 - Gloucester Avenue, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns

23. CTC-24-045 - Oatlands Street, Wentworthville - Road Safety Concerns

24. CTC-24-046 - McCredie Road, Guildford West - Road Safety Concerns

25. CTC-24-047 - Lance Crescent, Greystanes - Road Safety Concerns

26. CTC-24-048 - The Boulevarde, Lidcombe - Road Safety Concerns

27. CTC-24-049 - The Boulevarde, Lidcombe - Road Safety Concerns

28. CTC-24-050 - Brighton Street, Greystanes - Road Safety Concerns - Consultation

29. CTC-24-051 - Hawksview Street, Guildford and Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns

30. CTC-24-052 - Addlestone Road, Merrylands - Relocation of the Existing Pedestrian Crossing

31. CTC-24-053 - Grassmere Street, Guildford - Road Safety Concerns

32. CTC-24-054 - Bridge Road, Westmead - Sydney Trains Road-Over-Rail Bridge Upgrade

33. CTC-24-055 - Lidcombe Town Centre Public Domain Plan - Proposed On-Street Parking Arrangements for Joseph Street Precinct

34. CTC-24-056 - Hampden Road, South Wentworthville - Road Safety Concerns

35. CTC-24-057 - Temporary Optional Delegations on Traffic Management and Pedestrian works to Councils from Transport for NSW

36. CTC-24-058 - Guildford Road, Guildford - Proposed Temporary Road Closure

Council Meeting

6 March 2024

Item No: C03/24-480

Notice of Motion - Commitment to Gender Equity in Cumberland

Councillor: Diane Colman and Ola Hamed

Summary

Pursuant to Notice, Councillors Colman and Hamed submitted the following Motion.

Notice of Motion

Achieving gender equity is critical to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities and is a core principle of a fair, safe and inclusive community.

Gender equity has immense social and cultural benefits and supports equal opportunities for all members of the community to contribute equally at home, the workplace, in decision making and public life.

Enhancing gender equity has significant economic and productivity gains, which impact local, state and national economies.

Promoting gender equity within the workplace also has significant benefits to Council’s productivity and its ability to deliver high quality and responsive services for the community.

That Council:

1. Recognises that gender equity is critical to enabling residents to live rewarding, safe, healthy and socially connected lives.

2. Develops a strategy to achieve gender equity in Cumberland where all residents are treated with respect and have equal opportunities, decision-making power and responsibilities, regardless of their gender. The gender equity strategy should promote:

a) Leadership to ensure;

i. Council as a workplace provides equitable opportunities for all employees and maintains an organisational culture which supports gender equity and respect;

ii. decision making, resource allocation, planning, policy and service delivery addresses gender inequalities.

b) Partnership with community and other levels of government to ensure equitable opportunities, decision-making power and responsibilities, regardless of gender.

c) Economic security regardless of gender during working life and retirement.

d) Capacity building to build community safety and respect

3. Integrates the gender equity strategy into Council’s planning and reporting framework to ensure priorities are included in Councils projects and programs.

4. Allocate funding for the preparation of the Strategy through the Community Reserve.

Resourcing/FINANCIAL Implications

If supported, the strategy will be prepared externally through a specialised consultant, with a report to be returned to Council detailing the Draft Strategy and any associated actions and costs.

General Manager Advice

If supported, the preparation of the requested strategy will require additional budget allocation of approximately $25,000.

Attachments

Nil

Council Meeting

6 March 2024

Item No: C03/24-481

Notice of Motion - Homelessness in Cumberland City Council

Councillor: Ola Hamed and Diane Colman

Summary

Pursuant to Notice, Councillors Hamed and Colman submitted the following Motion.

Notice of Motion

Based on the latest Census (2021) and data from Homelessness NSW, Cumberland City Council is ranked fourth among all Local Government Areas in terms of the number of homeless individuals. Council's sector development work has brought to light several critical issues related to homelessness in Cumberland, including the following:

· Insufficient crisis and short-term accommodation, as well as social and affordable housing

· Shortcomings in specific homelessness services, particularly outreach services

· Inadequate funding and capacity issues for existing services

· Challenges in accessing services faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and other at-risk groups (such as people seeking asylum)

· The need for greater coordination and capacity building within the sector.

A specific need has been identified for Outreach Services in Cumberland LGA, including showering, washing clothes, crisis food, social interaction, and referral to case work and direct services.

That Council receive a report on:

1. Outreach services and programs available for the homeless in Cumberland which addresses basic needs such as showering, laundry, crisis food, social interaction and referral to case work and direct services

2. Identify how Council can integrate with these services identifying opportunities to improve local outcomes and address abovementioned needs

3. Explore trial options for the provision of these services as identified by our Homelessness Committee, including collaborations, partnerships and direct service provision

4. An estimate of the potential costs involved and the source of funds that may be used to cover these costs

5. That Council notes and thanks the tremendous efforts of Council staff, volunteers, and Council’s Homelessness advisory committee members.

Resourcing/FINANCIAL Implications

If supported, the report requested can be prepared utilising existing staff resourcing.

General Manager Advice

Nil.

Attachments

Nil