NOTICE OF Council MEETING
PUBLIC AGENDA
An Ordinary Meeting of City of Parramatta Council will be held in PHIVE (COUNCIL CHAMBER) AT 5 PARRAMATTA SQUARE, PARRAMATTA on Monday, 24 July 2023 at 6:30PM.
Gail Connolly PSM
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
STATEMENT OF ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS:
In accordance with clause 3.23 of the Model Code of Meeting Practice, Council is obligated to remind Councillors of the oath or affirmation of office made under section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993, and of their obligations under Council’s Code of Conduct to disclose and appropriately manage conflicts of interest – the ethical obligations of which are outlined below:
Obligations |
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Oath [Affirmation] of Office by Councillors |
I swear [solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm] that I will undertake the duties of the office of Councillor in the best interests of the people of the City of Parramatta Council and the City of Parramatta Council that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgement. |
Code of Conduct Conflict of Interests |
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Pecuniary Interests |
A Councillor who has a pecuniary interest in any matter with which the Council is concerned, and who is present at a meeting of the Council at which the matter is being considered, must disclose the nature of the interest to the meeting.
The Councillor must not be present at, or in sight of, the meeting: a) At any time during which the matter is being considered or discussed, or b) At any time during which the Council is voting on any question in relation to the matter. |
Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interests |
A Councillor who has a non-pecuniary conflict of interest in a matter, must disclose the relevant private interest in relation to the matter fully and on each occasion on which the non-pecuniary conflict of interest arises in relation to the matter. |
Significant Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interests |
A Councillor who has a significant non-pecuniary conflict of interest in relation to a matter under consideration at a Council meeting, must manage the conflict of interest as if they had a pecuniary interest in the matter. |
Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interests |
A Councillor who determines that they have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest in a matter that is not significant and does not require further action, when disclosing the interest must also explain why conflict of interest is not significant and does not require further action in the circumstances. |
Council 24 July 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO
1 OPENING MEETING
2 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS OF LAND
3 WEBCASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
4 GENERAL RECORDING OF MEETING ANOUNCEMENT
5 APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE OR ATTENDANCE BY AUDIO-VISUAL LINK BY COUNCILLORS
6 CONFIRMATIONS OF MINUTES
Council - 10 July 2023................................................................................................ 7
7 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
11.1 DEFERRED
from OCM 26 June 2023
Notice of Motion of Rescission: Item 11.1: Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment
between Harris Park and Parramatta (Item 13.3 from Ordinary Council Meeting of
13 June 2023)....................................................... 42
11.2 Notice of Motion of Rescission: Item 13.7 Results of Community Consultation Popular Election of Lord Mayor and Referendum Question (from OCM 10 July 2023 )..................................................................... 51
12 Reports to Council - For Notation
12.1 Investment Report for June 2023......................................................... 60
13 Reports to Council - For Council Decision
13.1 DEFERRED from OMC 22 May 2023: Item 13.1: Proposal to Name the Unnamed Laneway in Northmead..................................................... 112
13.2 Policies for Rescission: Keeping of Birds and Animals Policy, City Centre Lanes Policy.......................................................................................... 123
13.3 Appointment of Community Members to the Active Transport Advisory Committee.............................................................................................. 144
13.4 Parramatta Local Heritage Fund - Policy Review and Grant Allocations 148
13.5 Parramatta Town Hall - Draft Fees and Charges............................ 175
13.6 Proposed Trial - Opening of PHIVE on Public Holidays................ 187
14.1 Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment - Harris Park................... 192
14.2 Proposed Review of Council's Circus Policy.................................... 195
14.3 Proposed Safety Upgrade of Shared Pedestrian and Cyclist Path, Station Street East, Harris Park....................................................................... 197
14.4 Sponsorships, Corporate Memberships and Memoranda of Understanding 199
14.5 City of Parramatta's Social Media Accounts.................................... 200
14.6 Revolving Energy Fund....................................................................... 201
15.1 Question Taken on Notice - 10 July 2023 Council Meeting.......... 204
15.2 Questions With Notice - Council's Customer Service Charter and Service Standards............................................................................................... 206
16.1 ITT24/2022 - Collection and Receipt, Processing and Disposal of Residential and Commercial Waste Services
This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; AND the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.
16.2 Call to Offer - 1-3x Brigg Road, Epping - Bert Park Memorial Hall
This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; AND the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.
17 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
18 CONCLUSION OF MEETING
After the conclusion of the Council Meeting, and if time permits, Councillors will be provided an opportunity to ask questions of staff.
City of Parramatta Council – Minutes of Council Meeting – Monday, 10 July 2023
MINUTES
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Council Meeting
Monday, 10 July 2023
6.30pm
Council Chamber
Level 4, PHIVE
Parramatta Square, Parramatta
PRESENT
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Sameer Pandey and Councillors Phil Bradley, Kellie Darley, Michelle Garrard, Henry Green, Ange Humphries, DLM Cameron Maclean, Paul Noack, Dr Patricia Prociv, Dan Siviero, Georgina Valjak, Donna Wang and Lorraine Wearne.
1. OPENING MEETING
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Pandey, opened the meeting at 6:36PM.
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO TRADITIONAL OWNERS OF LAND
The Lord Mayor acknowledged the Burramattagal people of The Dharug Nation as the traditional owners of this land, and paid respect to their ancient culture and to their elders past, present and emerging.
3. WEBCASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
The Lord Mayor advised that this public meeting is being recorded and streamed live on the internet. The recording will also be archived and made available on Council’s website.
4. GENERAL RECORDING OF MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
As per Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, the recording of the Council Meeting by the public using any device, audio or video, is only permitted with Council permission.
5. APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE OR ATTENDANCE BY AUDIO-VISUAL LINK BY COUNCILLORS
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Procedural Motion
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RESOLVED Councillor Noack and Councillor Wearne
(a) That the request to attend the Ordinary Council Meeting dated 10 July 2023 via remote means submitted by Councillor Valjak due to personal reasons be accepted.
(b) Further, that Councillor Esber and Councillor Davis be granted a leave of absence for the Ordinary Council Meeting dated 10 July 2023.
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6. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 26 June 2023
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RESOLVED Councillor Noack and Councillor Prociv
That the minutes be taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the Meeting.
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7. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
Councillor Green declared a pecuniary interest in Item No 16.3 - Public Exhibition of Draft Parramatta River Flood Study Report as he owns multiple properties that are in areas potentially affected in the Flood Study Report. He left the meeting and did not vote on the item.
The Lord Mayor Councillor Pandey declared a pecuniary interest in Item No 16.3 - Public Exhibition of Draft Parramatta River Flood Study Report as he owns a property that is in an area potentially affected in the Flood Study Report. He left the meeting and did not vote on the item.
8. Minutes of the Lord Mayor
8.1 |
The Voice Constitutional Referendum (Report by The Lord Mayor Councillor Sameer Pandey)
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RESOLVED The Lord Mayor Councillor Pandey and Councillor Bradley
(a) That Council notes that the Prime Minister has committed to holding a referendum between October-December 2023 to determine whether to alter The Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
(b) That Council demonstrates and promotes open, respectful and constructive dialogue during discussion of the referendum vote that upholds cultural safety and acknowledges the diversity of views within the City of Parramatta community.
(c) That Council acknowledges the lived experiences and voices of First Nations people, particularly:
a. The First Nations Advisory Committee, with whom Council has consulted, and is yet to endorse a formal position on the proposed constitutional change; b. Dharug peoples; and c. First Nations people with connections to this country.
(d) That Council waive the hire fees for Council venues (to a total budget waiver of $10,000) to facilitate open public discussion on the proposed change in the lead up to the referendum and invite applications from community representatives from all sides of the debate, noting that applications must be for purposes consistent with this resolution and operate in line with Council’s Facilities Hire Terms and Conditions.
(e) That Council notes its existing agreement with Western Sydney Community Forum to coordinate and deliver a balanced program to the community of neutral information, local education and awareness raising activities on the referendum.
(f) That consistent with Council’s previous resolution of 28 March 2022 to support Constitutional Recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the key principles of the ‘Uluru Statement from the Heart’, Council support the proposed change to The Constitution as set out by The Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023, passed on 19 June 2023.
(g) Further that, all Councillors be advised of all facilities that are hired by the Western Sydney Community Forum and any other public or community group for the purposes of discussion regarding the proposed referendum changes to the constitution.
Recording of Voting: For the Motion: Councillors Bradley, Darley, Humphries, Maclean, Noack, Pandey and Prociv Against the Motion: Councillors Garrard, Green, Siviero, Valjak, Wang and Wearne On being put to the Meeting, voting on this Motion was seven votes FOR and six votes AGAINST. The Motion was CARRIED.
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Women's World Cup 2023 (Report by The Lord Mayor Councillor Sameer Pandey)
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RESOLVED The Lord Mayor Councillor Pandey and Councillor Garrard
(a) That Council celebrates the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup from 20 July-20 August 2023, highlighting that City of Parramatta will host the grand final and several other matches at Accor Stadium.
(b) That Council notes that Parramatta Square will showcase livestreamed matches and feature freestyler footballers, FIFA games stations, foosball tables, Panna octagonal football cages and more, so fans can cheer on their team with the global football community. (c) Further, that Council acknowledge the power of sport to bring people together and increase visitors to the City of Parramatta, noting its partnerships with Parramatta Square, Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Optus in activating live sites and promotional opportunities.
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Matter of Urgency – Condolence Motion for Mr Warren Glenny
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RESOLVED Councillor Humphries and Councillor Noack
That Council consider a matter of urgency regarding the death of Mr Warren Glenny, past President of Parramatta RSL and Castle Hill RSL.
The Lord Mayor ruled the matter urgent.
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RESOLVED Councillor Humphries and Councillor Noack
Councillor Humphries informed Council of the sad passing of Mr Warren Glenny and extended her condolences to Warren’s family.
That Council is to write a letter of Condolence to Warren’s family.
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The Chamber observed a minute silence.
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9. Public Forum
Nil
10. Petitions
There were no petitions tabled at this meeting.
11. Rescission Motions
Nil
12. Reports to Council - For Notation
Nil
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Procedural Motion
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RESOLVED (Maclean/Noack)
That Items 13.2,13.3, 13.4,16.1 and 16.2 be resolved enbloc.
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Note: Councillor Wearne voted against Item No 13.4. |
13. Reports to Council - For Council Decision
13.1 |
2023/2024 Making of the Rates and Annual Charges (Report of Rates & Receivables Manager)
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Motion Councillor Maclean and Councillor Prociv
(a)
That Council: (i) Make
the Rates and Charges for the 2023/24 rating year as outlined in this report
using the land values with a base date valuation of 1 July 2022: (ii) Make two
(2) ordinary rates, being Residential and Business; (iii) Categorise the Business rate into: · Business General · Central Business District · Central Business District – Centre of Activity No 2 · Industrial
Centres of Activity (iv) Continue with the minimum rate/ ad-valorem basis of rating
(b) That Council take up the Rate Peg increase of 3.7% for 2023/2024 as approved by IPART.
(c) That Council note that the City of Parramatta continues to recognise that certain ratepayers in the community may have difficulty in meeting their Rates and Charges commitments due to genuine hardship and prescribes policy and procedures to provide financial assistance to these ratepayers.
(d) That Council:
(i) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta, which is categorised as Residential land (Residential), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero one zero four six six two (0.00104662) upon the land value.
(ii) Note the minimum amount of the Residential rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Residential land (Residential) is seven hundred and fifty-two dollars ($752.00). (iii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business General (Business General) land (and is not within the subcategories of Business land referred to in paragraphs v to ix below), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero two seven nine two nine seven (0.00279297) upon the land value.
(iv) Note the minimum amount of the Business General rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Business General land is five hundred thirty-one dollars and forty-six cents ($531.46).
(v) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as business land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District (CBD), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero seven seven three three four six (0.00773346) upon the land value.
(vi) Note the minimum amount of the Business CBD rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as business land within the sub-category of Central Business District (CBD) as seven hundred seventy dollars and sixty-two cents ($770.62).
(vii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District – Centre of Activity Area No 2 (CBD #2), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero one eight seven three nine six four (0.01873964) upon the land value.
(viii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of “Industrial Centres of Activity” (Business ICA) because it is within the suburbs of Camellia, Chester Hill, Clyde, Eastwood, Ermington, Granville, Guildford, Melrose Park, Merrylands, Northmead, North Parramatta, Old Toongabbie, Parramatta, Pendle Hill, Rosehill, Rydalmere, Seven Hills, Toongabbie, Wentworthville, Silverwater, North Rocks, an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero three eight six nine three two (0.00386932) upon the land value.
(ix) Note the minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Business land within the sub-category of “Industrial Centres of Activity” is seven hundred seventy dollars and sixty-two cents ($770.62).
(e)
Domestic Waste Management Charges
(i) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of four hundred fifty-seven dollars and eighty-five cents ($457.85) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of an 80-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional garden waste service.
(ii) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of five hundred dollars and fifty-four cents ($500.54) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 140-litre capacity garbage container (including shared services), and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional garden waste service.
(iii) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of seven hundred fifty-four dollars and sixty-nine cents ($754.69) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of a 240-litre capacity garbage container (including shared services), and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly garden waste service.
(iv) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of one thousand nine hundred dollars and seventy-one cents ($1900.71) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(v) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of two thousand six hundred five dollars and eighty-four cents ($2605.84) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of an 1100-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vi) A Domestic Waste Management Availability Charge of eighty-nine dollars and eighty-eight cents ($89.88), where a domestic waste service is available to vacant residential land and where service is available but not used.
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Commercial Garbage Charges:
(i) 140-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of five hundred eighteen dollars and two cents ($518.02) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 140-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(ii) 240-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of seven hundred eighty dollars and forty-seven ($780.47) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 240-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
· The removal once weekly 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro rata charge of one hundred thirty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($137.34) for each additional weekly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of a 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred thirty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($137.34) for each additional fortnightly garden waste service.
(iii) 660-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of one thousand nine hundred fifty-four dollars and thirty-seven cents ($1954.37) for
· Removal
once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre capacity garbage container, and to
make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested (iv) 1100-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of two thousand seven hundred forty-two dollars and thirty-four cents ($2742.34) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 1100-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(v) 660-litre Commercial Recycling Charge of six hundred sixty-two dollars and sixty cents ($662.60) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre capacity recycling container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vi) 1100-litre Commercial Recycling Charge of eight hundred ninety-seven dollars and fifty-four cents ($897.54) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 1100-litre capacity recycling container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vii) 80-litre Commercial Waste Charge four hundred sixty-six dollars and seventy-three cents ($466.73) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of an 80-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested:
(g)
Stormwater Management Services Charges
(i) In the case of all parcels of rateable urban land (excluding strata properties and vacant land) within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Residential or Residential CBD an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per assessment.
(ii) In the case of all rateable strata properties within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Residential or Residential CBD an annual charge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) per assessment.
(iii) In the case of all parcels of rateable urban land within the City of Parramatta which are categorised or sub-categorised as Business properties (excluding vacant land) an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per 350 square metres or part thereof capped at five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(iv) In the case of all rateable strata properties within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Business or Business CBD an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per 350 square metres or part thereof capped at five hundred dollars ($500.00). This charge is then divided according to the unit entitlements of each lot, with a minimum payable amount of five dollars ($5.00).
(h) Further, that Council adopt and charge the maximum rate of interest payable on overdue rates and charges for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 being 9.0% per annum.
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Foreshadowed Motion Councillor Garrard and Councillor Wearne
(a) That Council: (i) Make
the Rates and Charges for the 2023/24 rating year as per the year 2022/23
rates and use the land values with a base date valuation of 1 July 2022: (ii) Make two
(2) ordinary rates, being Residential and Business; (iii) Categorise the Business rate into: · Business General · Central Business District · Central Business District – Centre of Activity No 2 · Industrial
Centres of Activity (iv) Continue with the minimum rate/ ad-valorem basis of rating
(b) That Council take up the Rate Peg increase of 3.7% for 2023/2024 as approved by IPART and amend the financial position accordingly including the requirement to go back to the public exhibition.
(c) That Council note that the City of Parramatta continues to recognise that certain ratepayers in the community may have difficulty in meeting their Rates and Charges commitments due to genuine hardship and prescribes policy and procedures to provide financial assistance to these ratepayers.
(d) That Council:
(i) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta, which is categorised as Residential land (Residential), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero one zero four six six two (0.00104662) upon the land value.
(ii) Note the minimum amount of the Residential rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Residential land (Residential) is seven hundred and fifty-two dollars ($752.00). (iii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business General (Business General) land (and is not within the subcategories of Business land referred to in paragraphs v to ix below), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero two seven nine two nine seven (0.00279297) upon the land value.
(iv) Note the minimum amount of the Business General rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Business General land is five hundred thirty-one dollars and forty-six cents ($531.46).
(v) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as business land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District (CBD), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero seven seven three three four six (0.00773346) upon the land value.
(vi) Note the minimum amount of the Business CBD rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as business land within the sub-category of Central Business District (CBD) as seven hundred seventy dollars and sixty-two cents ($770.62).
(vii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District – Centre of Activity Area No 2 (CBD #2), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero one eight seven three nine six four (0.01873964) upon the land value.
(viii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of “Industrial Centres of Activity” (Business ICA) because it is within the suburbs of Camellia, Chester Hill, Clyde, Eastwood, Ermington, Granville, Guildford, Melrose Park, Merrylands, Northmead, North Parramatta, Old Toongabbie, Parramatta, Pendle Hill, Rosehill, Rydalmere, Seven Hills, Toongabbie, Wentworthville, Silverwater, North Rocks, an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero three eight six nine three two (0.00386932) upon the land value.
(ix) Note the minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Business land within the sub-category of “Industrial Centres of Activity” is seven hundred seventy dollars and sixty-two cents ($770.62).
(e)
Domestic Waste Management Charges
(i) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of four hundred fifty-seven dollars and eighty-five cents ($457.85) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of an 80-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional garden waste service.
(ii) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of five hundred dollars and fifty-four cents ($500.54) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 140-litre capacity garbage container (including shared services), and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional garden waste service.
(iii) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of seven hundred fifty-four dollars and sixty-nine cents ($754.69) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of a 240-litre capacity garbage container (including shared services), and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly garden waste service.
(iv) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of one thousand nine hundred dollars and seventy-one cents ($1900.71) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(v) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of two thousand six hundred five dollars and eighty-four cents ($2605.84) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of an 1100-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vi) A Domestic Waste Management Availability Charge of eighty-nine dollars and eighty-eight cents ($89.88), where a domestic waste service is available to vacant residential land and where service is available but not used.
(f)
Commercial Garbage Charges:
(i) 140-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of five hundred eighteen dollars and two cents ($518.02) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 140-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(ii) 240-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of seven hundred eighty dollars and forty-seven ($780.47) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 240-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
· The removal once weekly 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro rata charge of one hundred thirty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($137.34) for each additional weekly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of a 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred thirty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($137.34) for each additional fortnightly garden waste service.
(iii) 660-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of one thousand nine hundred fifty-four dollars and thirty-seven cents ($1954.37) for
· Removal
once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre capacity garbage container, and to
make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested (iv) 1100-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of two thousand seven hundred forty-two dollars and thirty-four cents ($2742.34) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 1100-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(v) 660-litre Commercial Recycling Charge of six hundred sixty-two dollars and sixty cents ($662.60) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre capacity recycling container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vi) 1100-litre Commercial Recycling Charge of eight hundred ninety-seven dollars and fifty-four cents ($897.54) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 1100-litre capacity recycling container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vii) 80-litre Commercial Waste Charge four hundred sixty-six dollars and seventy-three cents ($466.73) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of an 80-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested:
(g)
Stormwater Management Services Charges
(i) In the case of all parcels of rateable urban land (excluding strata properties and vacant land) within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Residential or Residential CBD an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per assessment.
(ii) In the case of all rateable strata properties within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Residential or Residential CBD an annual charge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) per assessment.
(iii) In the case of all parcels of rateable urban land within the City of Parramatta which are categorised or sub-categorised as Business properties (excluding vacant land) an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per 350 square metres or part thereof capped at five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(iv) In the case of all rateable strata properties within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Business or Business CBD an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per 350 square metres or part thereof capped at five hundred dollars ($500.00). This charge is then divided according to the unit entitlements of each lot, with a minimum payable amount of five dollars ($5.00).
(h) Further, that Council adopt and charge the maximum rate of interest payable on overdue rates and charges for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 being 9.0% per annum.
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RESOLVED Councillor Maclean and Councillor Prociv
(a) That Council: (i) Make
the Rates and Charges for the 2023/24 rating year as outlined in this report
using the land values with a base date valuation of 1 July 2022: (ii) Make
two (2) ordinary rates, being Residential and Business; (iii) Categorise the Business rate into: · Business General · Central Business District · Central Business District – Centre of Activity No 2 · Industrial
Centres of Activity (iv) Continue with the minimum rate/ ad-valorem basis of rating
(b) That Council take up the Rate Peg increase of 3.7% for 2023/2024 as approved by IPART.
(c) That Council note that the City of Parramatta continues to recognise that certain ratepayers in the community may have difficulty in meeting their Rates and Charges commitments due to genuine hardship and prescribes policy and procedures to provide financial assistance to these ratepayers.
(d) That Council:
(i) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta, which is categorised as Residential land (Residential), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero one zero four six six two (0.00104662) upon the land value.
(ii) Note the minimum amount of the Residential rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Residential land (Residential) is seven hundred and fifty-two dollars ($752.00). (iii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business General (Business General) land (and is not within the subcategories of Business land referred to in paragraphs v to ix below), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero two seven nine two nine seven (0.00279297) upon the land value.
(iv) Note the minimum amount of the Business General rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Business General land is five hundred thirty-one dollars and forty-six cents ($531.46).
(v) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as business land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District (CBD), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero seven seven three three four six (0.00773346) upon the land value.
(vi) Note the minimum amount of the Business CBD rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as business land within the sub-category of Central Business District (CBD) as seven hundred seventy dollars and sixty-two cents ($770.62).
(vii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of Central Business District – Centre of Activity Area No 2 (CBD #2), an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero one eight seven three nine six four (0.01873964) upon the land value.
(viii) Make the ordinary rates for all rateable land within the City of Parramatta which is categorised as Business land and is within the sub-category of “Industrial Centres of Activity” (Business ICA) because it is within the suburbs of Camellia, Chester Hill, Clyde, Eastwood, Ermington, Granville, Guildford, Melrose Park, Merrylands, Northmead, North Parramatta, Old Toongabbie, Parramatta, Pendle Hill, Rosehill, Rydalmere, Seven Hills, Toongabbie, Wentworthville, Silverwater, North Rocks, an ordinary rate-in-the-dollar of zero point zero zero three eight six nine three two (0.00386932) upon the land value.
(ix) Note the minimum amount of the rate which shall be payable for the year in respect of any individual parcel of this land categorized as Business land within the sub-category of “Industrial Centres of Activity” is seven hundred seventy dollars and sixty-two cents ($770.62).
(e)
Domestic Waste Management
Charges
(i) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of four hundred fifty-seven dollars and eighty-five cents ($457.85) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of an 80-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional garden waste service.
(ii) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of five hundred dollars and fifty-four cents ($500.54) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 140-litre capacity garbage container (including shared services), and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional garden waste service.
(iii) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of seven hundred fifty-four dollars and sixty-nine cents ($754.69) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of a 240-litre capacity garbage container (including shared services), and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested; and
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of an additional 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($129.99) for each additional fortnightly garden waste service.
(iv) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of one thousand nine hundred dollars and seventy-one cents ($1900.71) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(v) A Domestic Waste Management Charge of two thousand six hundred five dollars and eighty-four cents ($2605.84) for:
· The removal once weekly of the contents of an 1100-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vi) A Domestic Waste Management Availability Charge of eighty-nine dollars and eighty-eight cents ($89.88), where a domestic waste service is available to vacant residential land and where service is available but not used.
(f)
Commercial Garbage
Charges:
(i) 140-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of five hundred eighteen dollars and two cents ($518.02) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 140-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(ii) 240-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of seven hundred eighty dollars and forty-seven ($780.47) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 240-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
· The removal once weekly 240-litre recycling bin for all recyclable material such as paper, glass, PET plastics and the like, and to make a further pro rata charge of one hundred thirty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($137.34) for each additional weekly recycling service.
· The removal once fortnightly of a 240-litre garden waste bin for all grass clippings, pruning, leaves, woodchip and the like, and to make a further pro-rata charge of one hundred thirty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($137.34) for each additional fortnightly garden waste service.
(iii) 660-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of one thousand nine hundred fifty-four dollars and thirty-seven cents ($1954.37) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre
capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each
additional service requested (iv) 1100-litre Commercial Garbage Charge of two thousand seven hundred forty-two dollars and thirty-four cents ($2742.34) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 1100-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(v) 660-litre Commercial Recycling Charge of six hundred sixty-two dollars and sixty cents ($662.60) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 660-litre capacity recycling container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vi) 1100-litre Commercial Recycling Charge of eight hundred ninety-seven dollars and fifty-four cents ($897.54) for
· Removal once weekly of the contents of a 1100-litre capacity recycling container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested.
(vii) 80-litre Commercial Waste Charge four hundred sixty-six dollars and seventy-three cents ($466.73) for:
· Removal once weekly of the contents of an 80-litre capacity garbage container, and to make a further pro-rata charge for each additional service requested:
(g)
Stormwater Management
Services Charges
(i) In the case of all parcels of rateable urban land (excluding strata properties and vacant land) within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Residential or Residential CBD an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per assessment.
(ii) In the case of all rateable strata properties within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Residential or Residential CBD an annual charge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) per assessment.
(iii) In the case of all parcels of rateable urban land within the City of Parramatta which are categorised or sub-categorised as Business properties (excluding vacant land) an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per 350 square metres or part thereof capped at five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(iv) In the case of all rateable strata properties within the City of Parramatta which are categorised as Business or Business CBD an annual charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per 350 square metres or part thereof capped at five hundred dollars ($500.00). This charge is then divided according to the unit entitlements of each lot, with a minimum payable amount of five dollars ($5.00).
(h) Further, that Council adopt and charge the maximum rate of interest payable on overdue rates and charges for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 being 9.0% per annum.
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13.2 |
Public Exhibition of Draft Procurement Policy (Report of Policy Officer)
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RESOLVED Councillor Maclean and Councillor Noack
(a) That the draft Procurement Policy be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.
(b) That Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make any necessary editorial and content changes to the draft Procurement Policy for public exhibition to give effect to Council’s resolution.
(c) Further, that staff prepare a report to Council following the exhibition period to present a final draft Procurement Policy for adoption. |
13.3 |
Public Exhibition of Alcohol Free Zones within the City of Parramatta LGA (Report of City Safe Operations Manager)
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RESOLVED Councillor Maclean and Councillor Noack
(a) That Council endorse and establish the Alcohol Free Zones set out in Attachment 1 to operate for 4 years, commencing 7 days after the public notification of the Alcohol Free Zones.
(b) Further, that Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to temporarily suspend the operation of any of the established Alcohol Free Zones throughout the local government area for the purpose of events. |
13.4 |
Public Exhibition of Draft Parramatta Bike Plan 2023 (Report of Senior Project Officer Transport Planning)
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RESOLVED Councillor Maclean and Councillor Noack
(a) That Council endorses for the purposes of public exhibition the draft Parramatta Bike Plan 2023 at Attachment 1 for a period of not less than 28 days.
(b) That Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make formatting and minor editorial adjustments to the draft Parramatta Bike Plan 2023.
(c) Further, that the results of the public exhibition of the draft Parramatta Bike Plan 2023 be reported back to Council for its consideration. |
13.5 |
Adoption of Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy 2023 (Report of Policy Officer)
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RESOLVED Councillor Humphries and Councillor Prociv)
That this matter be deferred and referred to the Policy Review Committee. |
13.6 |
Endorsement of City Events and Festival FY24 Program (Report of Manager City Events and Festivals)
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RESOLVED Councillor Prociv and Councillor Humphries (a) That Council endorse the City Events and Festival Plan for the 2023-2024 financial year.
(b) That Council note: i. the program aligns to the endorsed 2020-2025 City of Parramatta Events and Festivals Strategy; ii. the program reflects the feedback received throughout Councillor workshops and consultation; iii. the programs to be delivered as ‘partnerships’ are dependent on third party agreements and may be subject to change; and iv. the individual operational budgets for each event may be adjusted throughout the year depending on market factors, however the program in its entirety will not exceed the 2023/24 events and festivals scope or operating budget.
(c) Further, that any additional events/programs that are proposed to be included in the program will require Council to resolve to provide additional budget funds and resourcing (staffing) prior to inclusion in the 2023/24 program.
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Questions were taken on notice for this item. |
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Procedural Motion
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RESOLVED Councillor Maclean and Councillor Garrard
That the meeting be adjourned, the time being 8.25pm.
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Note: At the time the meeting was reconvened, the following Councillors were present: The Lord Mayor, Councillor Pandey and Councillors Bradley, Darley, Garrard, Green, Maclean, Noack, Dr Prociv, Siviero, Valjak, Wang and Wearne.
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Council reconvened at 8:35pm. |
13.7 |
Results of Community Consultation - Popular Election of Lord Mayor and Referendum Question (Report of Executive Director Finance & Information)
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RESOLVED Councillor Wearne and Councillor Garrard
That Council receive and note the report and not proceed further (status quo). |
13.8 |
DEFERRED FROM 26 JUNE 2023 OCM -Lake Parramatta Swimming Area Upgrade (Report of Supervisor Open Space and Natural Resources)
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RESOLVED Councillor Garrard and Councillor Wearne
(a) That Council notes the results of the second round of community consultation.
(b) That Council approves the final concept plan at attachment three to this report, for the Lake Parramatta Swimming Area Upgrade project and notes the project will now proceed to the documentation, procurement, and construction phase.
(c) That a report be presented to Council outlining the process and funding required for the development of a new landscape masterplan for the Lake Parramatta visitor precinct. The report is to review grant funding opportunities and provide a status update on outstanding work items from the Lake Parramatta Plan of Management 2012, relating to the visitor precinct.
(d) Further, that Council staff replace the existing concrete tank with a PVC tank to increase capacity and reduce odour, and an upgraded back to base pump failure warning system to reduce response time and that the works be funded from the Parks and Open Space Renewal Budget.
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Councillor Noack left the meeting at 8:57pm and returned at 9.01pm. |
13.9 |
International Public Library of the Year Awards (Report of Library Services Manager)
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RESOLVED Councillor Humphries and Councillor Valjak
(a) That Council note City of Parramatta’s Parramatta Library at PHIVE has been announced as one of four finalists for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Public Library of the Year Award 2023.
(b) That Council note the award ceremony will take place at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2023 on Monday 21 August 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
(c) That Council note that as a finalist, City of Parramatta has been invited to attend and present at the IFLA Congress 2023 Award Ceremony.
(d) That Council authorise the Lord Mayor, Councillor Sameer Pandey to represent Council at the IFLA Congress and Award Ceremony 2023.
(e) Further, that Council covers the reasonable cost of travel for the Lord Mayor, and any reasonable out of pocket expenses, in accordance with the Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy and as authorised by the CEO.
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Councillor Noack returned at 9:01pm. |
14. Notices of Motion
14.1 |
Potential Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes (Report by Councillor Humphries)
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RESOLVED Councillor Humphries and Councillor Noack (a) That the CEO prepare a report for Council, that outlines options for Council buildings to have ‘Safe Baby Haven’ warming boxes installed within the Local Government Area. The report should address, amongst other things:
i. Potential locations within each ward where one ‘Safe Haven Baby Box’ could be installed in a discreet but accessible location.
ii. Assessment of any liability, insurance and risk issues for Council including examination of the legal framework for operation of the boxes and legislative responsibilities.
iii. Potential partnership opportunities with government and non-government agencies for funding and operation of the boxes.
iv. An outline of the costs associated with the operation and installation of the boxes including any external grant or other funding opportunities.
v. An outline of any potential media and community information campaign.
vi. Examples of similar programs in other cities.
(b) Further, that the CEO consults with emergency services providers, law enforcement, health and safety agencies and prominent advocates for ‘Safe Baby Haven’ boxes during the preparation of the report. |
14.2 |
Investigation - Potential Partial Closure of Eleanor Street, Rosehill and Creation of a New Local Park (Report by Councillor Prociv)
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RESOLVED (Prociv/Siviero) That the CEO investigate and report back to Council the potential to formally close and rezone to open space (public recreation) that portion of Eleanor Street, Rosehill (located between Penelope Lucas Lane and James Ruse Drive) to enable the creation of additional local open space and parkland in the southern part of Rosehill.
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14.3 |
Advocacy on Future Proofing Residential Development in Western Sydney with Improvements to BASIX (Report by Councillor Bradley)
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RESOLVED (Bradley/Humphries) That Council write to the Hon Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and the Secretary, NSW Department of Planning and Environment advising that Council supports the recommendations of the report, “Future proofing residential development in Western Sydney (2022)”, and requests that the forthcoming Sustainable Building SEPP and BASIX be amended to implement the recommendations of this report.
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Councillor Garrard left the meeting at 9:29pm and returned at 9:30pm. |
14.4 |
Advocacy - Peninsula Park, Wentworth Point (Report by Councillor Siviero)
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RESOLVED Councillor Siviero and Councillor Noack (a) That Council notes its previous unanimous resolution of 28 March 2022 calling on the NSW Government to fully commit to the promised 3.9 hectares of open space in Wentworth Point, not including the planned school oval. (b) That the Lord Mayor write to the NSW Premier, the Hon Chris Minns MP, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Hon Paul Scully MP and the State Member for Parramatta, Donna Davis MP, calling for urgent action by the NSW government to deliver on this commitment to the community. (c) Further that all Councillors be provided with a copy of the correspondence sent by the Lord Mayor.
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Councillor Maclean left the meeting at 9:33pm and returned at 9:35pm. |
14.5 |
Conversion of Mixed Use Land to Open Space, Burroway Road, Wentworth Point (Report by Councillor Siviero)
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RESOLVED Councillor Siviero and Councillor Noack (a) That Council notes its previous unanimous resolution that the mixed used land at Burroway Road, Wentworth Point, currently owned by the NSW Government through Transport for NSW (TNSW) should be handed back to the community for playing fields, parks and sporting, recreational and community facilities.
(b) That the Lord Mayor write to the NSW Premier, the Hon. Chris Minns MP, the Minister for Transport, the Hon. Jo Haylen MP, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Hon. Paul Scully MP, the State Member for Parramatta, Donna Davis MP, the CEO and Chairperson of Landcom and the Secretary of TNSW to:
a. Advocate for the site to be converted to public open space; and
b. Seek meetings with the relevant Ministers, CEO and Chairperson of Landcom and the Secretary of TNSW.
(c) Further, that Council note that converting the TNSW/Landcom development site east of the High School site (currently planned for residential development) to public open space will provide health and wellbeing benefits to residents and the broader community, in that it will:
· Increase the area of public space through expanded access and availability of community and recreational areas in Wentworth Point.
· Enhance the peninsula’s liveability through access to outdoor community sporting facilities and promote community interaction and healthy lifestyles in and around Wentworth Point.
· Provide a significant increase in open space with direct access to the High School site and the proposed marina and waterfront activity at Wentworth Point.
(d) Further that all Councillors be provided a copy of correspondence sent by the Lord Mayor. |
15. Questions with Notice
15.1 |
Question Taken on Notice - 26 June 2023 Council Meeting (Report of Governance Manager)
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1. Item 13.3 – Deferred Item from OCM 22 May 2023: Proposal to Name the Unnamed Laneway in Northmead – Councillor Garrard
How did staff go out to consultation on naming the unnamed laneway?
Executive Director Property & Place response:
1. The Research and Engagement team developed and arranged public consultation on the proposed names via Council’s engagement portal, Participate Parramatta. Public consultation ran for three weeks (18 business days) from Tuesday 14 March to Thursday 6 April 2023.
2. Additionally, a letter was sent via Australia Post to 175 nearby residents, and postcards were also left with the businesses within the Kleins Road neighbourhood centre (shops). A targeted social media (paid) campaign was also utilised to alert residents and nearby businesses of the opportunity to provide feedback.
3. Overall, the opportunity to provide feedback for this project was presented on 68,446 occasions, culminating in 1464 views on the project page and 255 formal contributions.
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15.2 |
Question with Notice - Commercial Leasing Arrangements (Report of Councillor Prociv) |
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Executive Director Property & Place response:
Council has 115 leased and licensed premises with a potential total portfolio market income of $3,706,000.
However, Council has resolved to provide 60 of these premises (51.4% of the portfolio) with rental subsidies totalling $1,906,000.
This results in net rental revenue of $1,800,000 per annum to Council.
Council’s policy approach is to seek the most appropriate rent for Council premises, being either market rent for commercial businesses or subsidised market rent for eligible community groups, taking into account asset management objectives for each asset.
Where subsidies are requested, they are considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with the Property Lease and Licence Policy, and re reported to Council for resolution. Commercial entities are not typically considered for subsidised rent.
The Property Lease and Licence Policy provides ‘Attachment 1 – Community Group subsidy based on draft Operational Plan’ as shown below. |
15.3 |
Questions with Notice - Parking Fees (Report of Councillor Darley)
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Executive Director Property & Place response:
1. Generally, Council has not increased hourly fees between 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, other than applying CPI. For example: $45 to $47.30 at Eat Street. Also, Council increased the Lost Ticket charge in 2023/24 by a $20 flat rate.
2. Since 1 July 2017:
a. 1 Sept 2007 - 30 June 2016 – There was no free Sunday parking, and a flat evening rate applied after 6pm: i. Evening rate, Eat Street in 2007 $6.00, 2009 $7.50 ii. Evening rate, City Centre in 2007 $6.00, 2009 $7.50, iii. Evening rate, Parramatta Station – 2007, 2009 No offered iv. Evening rate, Justice Precinct – 2007, 2009 Not offered
b. 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2015 – introduced 2P free on Sundays, then a $10.00 flat rate, introduced into Justice Precinct as of 1 July 2012.
c. 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016 - introduced 3P free on Sundays, then a $10.00 flat rate if you exited prior to 12pm. i. If you entered after 12pm, Council offered 2P, then the $10.00 flat rate.
d. 1 July 2016 – 30 June 2019 – introduced 3P free on Sundays, then a $10.00 flat rate.
e. 1 July 2017 – 30 June 2023 – introduced 4P free on Sundays, then a $10.00 flat rate.
3. Since 1 July 2017.
4. Nil requirement. Council, however, must supply a pricing range, similar to how the parking meter prices are displayed.
5. The schedule of fees has been changed this year, to align with Council’s approved Parking Strategy and allow for the introduction of dynamic pricing, which will better suit parking demands. Council will be able to offer dynamic pricing after the new parking technology is installed this year. Council has adopted minimum and maximum prices within a range that includes the increased lost ticket charge.
6. Council generally applies either a CPI increase or a flat rate % increase depending on the economic environment, operational costs and community expectations.
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A question was taken on notice for this item. |
16. CLOSED SESSION
Note: Prior to moving into Closed Session, the Lord Mayor invited members of the public gallery to make representations as to why any item had been included in Closed Session. No member of the gallery wished to make representations.
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RESOLVED Councillor Noack and Councillor Prociv
That members of the press and public be excluded from the meeting of the Closed Session and access to the correspondence and reports relating to the items considered during the course of the Closed Session be withheld. This action is taken in accordance with Section 10A(s) of the Local Government Act, 1993 as the items listed come within the following provisions:- 16.1 Legal Status Report as at 31 May 2023. (D08897374) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (e) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains information that would, if disclosed, prejudice the maintenance of law. 16.2 Request For Quote RFQ 22/2022 - Bus Shelters Advertising, Cleaning and Maintenance Services. (D08992446) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; AND the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret. 16.3 Public Exhibition of Draft Parramatta River Flood Study Report. (D09011164) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret. 16.4 DEFERRED FROM 26 JUNE OCM: Proposed Lease of Shop 1/4-14 Hunter Street, Parramatta (Justice Precinct Car Park). (D09033811) - This report is confidential in accordance with section 10A (2) (c) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 as the report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; AND the report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret. |
16.1 |
Legal Status Report as at 31 May 2023 (Report of Solicitor)
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RESOLVED Councillor Maclean and Councillor Noack
That Council note the Legal Status Report as at 31 May 2023.
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16.2 |
Request For Quote RFQ 22/2022 - Bus Shelters Advertising, Cleaning and Maintenance Services (Report of Contract Manager)
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RESOLVED Councillor Maclean and Councillor Noack
(a) That Council reject the tender submitted for Bus Shelters Advertising, Cleaning and Maintenance Services (RFQ 22/2022), for the reasons set out in the Confidential Tender Recommendation Report (Attachment A) to the subject report;
(b) That Council does not invite fresh tenders for the tender referred to in (a) above because it is considered that re-tendering will not attract additional suitably qualified service providers over and above those who have been invited to tender;
(c) That Council directs the Chief Executive Officer (or her delegate) to explore options of amendment of Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2023 with a view to permit provision of free-standing digital advertising assets with consent in the LGA;
(d) That Council enter into direct negotiations with suitably qualified service providers with a view to entering into a contract in relation to the subject matter of the tender referred to in (a) above;
(e) That, Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to conduct negotiations referred to in (d) above; and
(f) Further, that Council be informed of the outcomes of the negotiations referred to in (a) above by way of a further Council report prior to executing and administering any contracts resulting from the negotiation process referred to in (d) above. |
16.3 |
Public Exhibition of Draft Parramatta River Flood Study Report (Report of Supervisor Catchment Management)
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RESOLVED Councillor Prociv and Councillor Garrard
(a) That the draft Parramatta River Flood Study Report and Flood Mapping results be placed on public exhibition for no less than 42 days.
(b) Further, that a report be submitted to Council upon the completion of the public exhibition period.
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1. The Lord Mayor declared a significant pecuniary interest on this Item and left the meeting. He did not vote on the Item.
2. Councillor Green declared a significant pecuniary interest on this Item and left the meeting. He did not vote on the Item.
3. The Deputy Lord Mayor chaired the meeting.
4. A question was taken on notice on this item.
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1. The Lord Mayor Councillor Pandey returned to the chamber at 10.20pm and resumed chairing the meeting.
2. Councillor Green returned to the Chamber at 10:20pm.
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DEFERRED FROM 26 JUNE OCM: Proposed Lease of Shop 1/4-14 Hunter Street, Parramatta (Justice Precinct Car Park) (Report of Space Management Officer)
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Motion Councillor Prociv and Councillor Maclean
(a) That Council not proceed with commercial rental or renewal of properties at 1/ 4-14 Hunter Street, Parramatta and Bridge Street, Granville at this time.
(b) That Council invite lease applications for the same location from not-for-profit organisations, community groups and social enterprises for 1/4-14 Hunter Street, Parramatta and a report come to Council to consider the lease applications received.
(c) That the CEO expedite the preparation of Council’s Property Strategy.
(d) Further, that a Councillor workshop and on-site visit be held to discuss the use of Bridge Street, Granville.
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Amendment Councillor Garrard and Councillor Wearne
That the matter be deferred until the next Council Meeting with notification of commercial lease be put on hold until the Women’s Shed has an opportunity to inspect the Bridge Street site on an without prejudice basis.
The Amendment on being put was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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RESOLVED Councillor Garrard and Councillor Wearne
That the matter be deferred until the next Council Meeting with notification of commercial lease be put on hold until the Women’s Shed has an opportunity to inspect the Bridge Street site on an without prejudice basis.
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open session
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RESOLVED Councillor Wearne and Councillor Maclean
That the meeting revert to Open Session the time being 10.45pm.
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17. REPORTS OF RESOLUTIONS PASSED IN CLOSED SESSION
The resolutions for Items 16.1 to 16.4 were displayed to members of the public in open session.
18. CONCLUSION OF MEETING
The meeting concluded at 10:50pm.
This page and the preceding 33 pages are the Minutes of the Ordinary/Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Monday, 10 July 2023 and confirmed on Monday, 24 July 2023.
Chairperson
Rescission Motions
24 July 2023
11.1 DEFERRED
from OCM 26 June 2023
Notice of Motion of Rescission: Item 11.1: Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment
between Harris Park and Parramatta (Item 13.3 from Ordinary Council Meeting of
13 June 2023)................................................................................................... 42
11.2 Notice of Motion of Rescission: Item 13.7 Results of Community Consultation Popular Election of Lord Mayor and Referendum Question (from OCM 10 July 2023 )........................................................................................................................... 51
Council 24 July 2023 Item 11.1
ITEM NUMBER 11.1
SUBJECT DEFERRED
from OCM 26 June 2023
Notice of Motion of Rescission: Item 11.1: Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment
between Harris Park and Parramatta (Item 13.3 from Ordinary Council Meeting of
13 June 2023)
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09035647
REPORT OF Councillor Garrard
To be Moved by Councillor Garrard and seconded by Councillors Siviero and Green as per Rescission Motion form signed and submitted on 13 June 2023 after the close of the Council meeting.
That the resolution of Council dated 13 June 2023 in relation to Item 13.3 – Deferred Item from Council Meeting of 13 March 2023: Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment between Harris Park and Parramatta, namely:
RESOLVED (Prociv/Maclean)
(a) That Council refuse the request from the developers of ‘Parkes 88’ at 14-20 Parkes Street, Harris Park (ALAND Development) for Council to commence the boundary adjustment process to realign the suburb boundary between Parramatta and Harris Park to include properties north of Parkes Street, Harris Park.
(b) Further, that ALAND Development be notified of Council’s decision.
be and is hereby rescinded.
In the event that the rescission motion is successful, the following motion is proposed:
MOTION
1. That the matter be deferred, and a report be brought to Council detailing options for boundary adjustments based around the alignment of Parkes Street and that are also generally consistent with the guidelines of the Geographical Names Board.
2. Further, that ALAND Development be notified of Council’s decision.
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Item 13.3 Deferred Item from Council Meeting of 13 March 2023_Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment between Harris Park and Parramatta |
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Attachment 1 Parramatta CBD Planning Proposal - Land Application Map |
1 Page |
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Attachment 2 - Proposed Boundary Amendment Plan |
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Item 11.1 - Attachment 1 |
Item 13.3 Deferred Item from Council Meeting of 13 March 2023_Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment between Harris Park and Parramatta |
Council 24 July 2023 Item 11.2
ITEM NUMBER 11.2
SUBJECT Notice of Motion of Rescission: Item 13.7 Results of Community Consultation Popular Election of Lord Mayor and Referendum Question (from OCM 10 July 2023 )
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09052474
REPORT OF Councillor Maclean
To be Moved by Councillor Maclean and Seconded by Councillors Darley and Prociv as per Rescission Motion form signed and submitted on 10 July 2023 after the close of the meeting.
That the resolution of the Council held on 10 July 2023 in relation to Item 13.7 –Results of Community Consultation Popular Election of Lord Mayor and Referendum Question, namely:
That Council receive and note the report and not proceed further (status quo).
be and is hereby rescinded.
In the event that the rescission motion is successful, the following motion is proposed:
RECOMMENDATION
That Council consider the various options contained in this report and determines whether to proceed with a constitutional referendum to pursue any of those options.
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Item 13.7 - Results of Community Consultation - Popular Election of Lord Mayor and Referendum Question |
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Item 11.2 - Attachment 1 |
Item 13.7 - Results of Community Consultation - Popular Election of Lord Mayor and Referendum Question |
Reports to Council - For Notation
24 July 2023
12.1 Investment Report for June 2023.................................................................. 60
Council 24 July 2023 Item 12.1
ITEM NUMBER 12.1
SUBJECT Investment Report for June 2023
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09043791
REPORT OF Tax and Treasury Accountant
CSP THEME: Fair
workshop/briefing date: Nil
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the investment portfolio performance and compliance for the month of June 2023.
That Council receive and note the Investment Report for June 2023.
BACKGROUND
1. In accordance with clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation), a report setting out details of all money invested must be presented to Council monthly.
2. The report must include a certificate as to whether the investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act), the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and Council’s Investment Policy.
ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
Investment Portfolio Summary
3. The investment portfolio closing balance as at 30 June 2023 was $505.5m. The average portfolio holdings held throughout the month was $503.9m.
4. The majority of Council’s investment portfolio is in term deposits (68%). The portfolio also includes liquid floating rate notes (FRNs), cash, and the TCorp Long Term Growth Fund (LTGF).
5. Approximately 9% of the portfolio comprises of less conservative long-term investments with exposure to credit markets and domestic and international shares. The investment portfolio is well diversified and weighted towards higher-rated institutions.
6. The table below lists the diversified range of investments held by Council as at 30 June 2023.
Table 1: Summary of investment portfolio
*COPC Internal Benchmark returns - based on Council’s individual benchmarks across the various asset classes it invests within its own portfolio. The following individual benchmarks are the measurements, used for each asset class.
Cash: RBA Cash
Rate
Term Deposits: based on Council’s weighted average duration using
multiple ADIs average monthly rate
FRNs: AusBond Credit FRN Index
CFS Global Credit Income Fund: AusBond Credit Index
NSW TCorpIM Long-Term Growth Fund: NSW TCorpIM Internal Benchmark
7. Investment performance for the month. The investment portfolio reported a monthly actual return of 0.38% for June 2023 (or 4.76% on an annualised basis). Outperforming the monthly Ausbond bank bill index by 104 basis points on an annualised basis. The TCorp Fund (1.92% actual) was the main contributor to performance this month.
8. Historical investment performance. The table below provides year-to-date and historical investment performance compared to the Ausbond Bank Bill Index.
Table 2: Historical investment portfolio performance
9. Investment Revenue: As at the end of June 2023, the cumulative actual interest/income earned, was approximately $2.290m above the annual budget. This outperformance in interest income expectations, can be attributed to the strong performance of The TCorp Long Term Growth Fund (10.97%), strategic purchases and sales of Floating Rate Notes (4.14%) and a strong commitment by the Finance team to source and negotiate market leading term deposit rates, as funds became available.
10. Going forward for 2023-24 Advisors exercise caution given the volatility from the TCorp Long-Term Growth Fund during any month. Monthly returns for the financial year to date range from -4% to 18% on an annualised basis. This fund has a long duration view of 7-10 years and cannot be accurately measured for performance in the short term.
Table 3: Cumulative Interest table
Note: Council values all managed funds, Floating rate notes, and bonds on a mark to market basis each month. Any gain or loss in valuation is capitalised to interest income based on actual monthly statements.
Table 4: Managed Fund Valuations Capitalised
11. During June, unrealised capital loss valuations on Managed funds equated to approximately $707k This increase in valuation, has been capitalised and is included in the cumulative investment revenue shown in table 3.
12. The NSW TCorp Fund accounts for 6% of Council’s total investment portfolio. The Fund recording a negative return of 1.92% (actual) during June 2023.
13. Given the exposure to the volatile asset of shares, Council should expect to see, on average, a negative month once every 3 months over a long-term holding period.
14. The CFS Global Credit fund accounts for around 2.90% of Council’s total investment portfolio. The Fund returned +0.95% (actual) in June, with a running yield of 5.75% p.a., advisors recommend Council to retain this investment given the alternative investments in complying fixed interest products are largely earning below this rate of return.
15. Maturities and Transactions: Overall, the portfolio remains well diversified from a maturity perspective, with around 15% of assets directed to medium term (2-5 years).
16. Where liquidity permits, Imperium recommend new surplus funds be directed towards 1–3-year horizons given this is where the most attractive value can be found.
17. The following Investment transactions occurred during June 2023:
Table 5: Investment Maturities
Table 6: New Investment Purchases
18. During the month Council invested $51m, all of which was invested in environmentally sustainable fossil fuel free Floating Rate Notes and term deposits.
19. Any funds remaining after maturities and reinvestment are used to replenish cash at call, and to fund weekly operational expenditure.
Table 7: Maturity profile
20. The portfolio complies with Council’s Investment Policy limits, with ample investment opportunity still available within all institutional rating, duration, and counterparty limits.
Graph 1: Investment Policy rating capacity
*BBB-/BBB+ limits combined under Council’s investment policy.
21. Counterparty Limits. All individual counterparty limits comply with council’s investment policy, with the following exceptions:
Table 8: Exceptions to counterparty limits
Institution
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Policy Limit ($‘000) |
Held ($’000) |
Overweight ($’000) |
Reason |
Compliance Date |
No Exceptions |
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22. As at the end of June 2023, Council did not have an overweight position to any single ADI. Overall, the portfolio is well diversified across the entire credit spectrum, including some exposure to unrated ADIs.
23. A full list of counterparty holdings is available on page 9 of the Imperium comprehensive report (attachment 2).
24. Current Yields Councils Floating Rate Notes are currently yielding around 4.14% FYTD with unrealised capital gains of approximately $111k based on current market valuations
25. The CFS Global Credit Fund holds a diverse range of securities across the global credit market. It remains very well diversified by issuer to mitigate default risk. It invests in nearly 600 corporate bonds from issuers in various countries and industry sectors. Any spread contraction going forward allows credit and asset-backed holdings to enjoy significant capital gains. With a running yield of around +5.5% per annum, Council will continue to hold this fund.
26. Council’s term deposit portfolio (68% of the portfolio) was yielding 3.39% p.a. at month-end, with a weighted average duration of around 295 days or 10 months.
27. Deposit rates rose around 50bp across the short end of the curve (3-12 months) over June, following the RBA’s decision to hike earlier in the month, whilst flagging further rate hikes may be required. In absolute headline terms, deposits offered by the major banks continue to be lower in the long-end (2 -5-year rates) compared to the shorter-end (6–12-month rates), reflective of the major banks belief that interest rate cuts may be delivered in future years once inflation has peaked and is under control
28. Going forward, Council should have a larger opportunity to invest a higher proportion of its surplus funds with the lower rated institutions (up to Policy limits), from which the majority are not lending to the Fossil Fuel industry.
Graph 2: Term Deposit Yields
29. Council engages Imperium Markets for assistance in all investment matters relating to advice, risk, and portfolio weighting. Imperium monitor the portfolio daily and conduct a monthly health check review. This confirms that Council’s portfolio is being conducted in accordance with the Act, the Regulation, and the Investment Policy.
30. Detailed investment performance commentary in relation to each investment product /type and counterparty, can be found in the Imperium comprehensive report attached (Attachment 2).
Certification of Investments
31. I hereby certify the investments for the month of June 2023 have been made in compliance with the Act, the Regulations, Council’s Investment Policy, and the adviser’s recommendations.
John Angilley, Executive Director - Finance & Information
CONSULTATION & TIMING
Stakeholder Consultation
32. The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Stakeholder |
Stakeholder Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
30 Jun 2023 |
Imperium Markets |
All Investments are within Policy guidelines and supported by Councils independent advisor.
Refer Imperium Comprehensive Report |
All Investments are within Policy limits and reconcile to the General Ledger as at 30 June 2023 |
John Angilley ED F&I
Bruce MacFarlane Treasury & Tax Accountant |
Councillor Consultation
33. The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Councillor |
Councillor Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
34. There are no legal implications resulting from this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
Bruce MacFarlane
Tax and Treasury Accountant
John Angilley
Executive Director Finance & Information
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
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Investment and Loans Performance Graph June. 2023.pdf |
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Imperium Comprehensive Investment Report -June 23 .pdf |
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List of Council Investments by maturity June 2023.pdf |
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REFERENCE MATERIAL
Reports to Council - For Council Decision
24 July 2023
13.1 DEFERRED from OMC 22 May 2023: Item 13.1: Proposal to Name the Unnamed Laneway in Northmead................................................................................. 112
13.2 Policies for Rescission: Keeping of Birds and Animals Policy, City Centre Lanes Policy............................................................................................................... 123
13.3 Appointment of Community Members to the Active Transport Advisory Committee.......................................................................................................................... 144
13.4 Parramatta Local Heritage Fund - Policy Review and Grant Allocations 148
13.5 Parramatta Town Hall - Draft Fees and Charges..................................... 175
13.6 Proposed Trial - Opening of PHIVE on Public Holidays.......................... 187
Council 24 July 2023 Item 13.1
ITEM NUMBER 13.1
SUBJECT DEFERRED from OMC 22 May 2023: Item 13.1: Proposal to Name the Unnamed Laneway in Northmead
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09049955
REPORT OF Senior Project Officer Place Services
CSP THEME THRIVING
workshop/briefing date: Heritage Advisory Committee 4 July 2023
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for the preferred name of ‘Lizzie Lane’ for the unnamed laneway that runs behind the Kleins Road neighbourhood centre (shops) in Northmead.
(a) That Council approve the preferred name of ‘Lizzie Lane’, for the unnamed laneway that is located between Balmoral Road and Briens Road, running parallel to Kleins Road, Northmead NSW 2152 (Attachment 1).
(b) Further, that this name be referred to the Geographical Names Board (GNB) of NSW for formal assignment and Gazettal under the Geographical Names Act 1996.
BACKGROUND
1. At the Council Meeting of 26 June 2023, the proposal to Name the Unnamed Laneway in Northmead was deferred to enable the matter to be referred to the Heritage Advisory Committee to obtain advice on the proposed names of the unnamed laneway in Northmead. (Attachment 2 – Council Report - DEFERRED ITEM 13.1 FROM OMC 22052023).
2. At the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of 4 July 2023, the Heritage Advisory Committee agreed that the naming of Lizzie Laneway after the first post office receiving room set up by Mrs Lizzie Cleburne in 1914 was appropriate for the laneway and the area.
3. Along with the naming recommendation, the Heritage Advisory Committee gave advice to staff on the review of Council’s Road Naming Policy and improvements in the process of referrals to the Heritage Advisory Committee.
4. These recommendations will be included in the upcoming review of the Road Naming Policy.
ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
5. The naming of road infrastructure is necessary to provide accurate addressing for deliveries within the development, not only to identify an owners’ individual business, but also for navigation, emergency response, service delivery (utilities, post) and for statistical analysis.
CONSULTATION & TIMING
Stakeholder Consultation
6. Refer previous reports.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
7. There are no legal implications for Council associated with this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
8. If Council resolves to approve this report in accordance with the proposed resolution, the financial impact on the budget is set out in the table below. Council should note:
a. External operating costs associated with this project are $200 for paid advertisements to support engagement as part of the community consultation component of this project and are budgeted within Service Code 420097 - Road Naming and funded from General Revenue.
b. Once the naming proposal is approved, including gazettal by the GNB, Council is the responsible authority for the fabrication and installation of street signs (including the subject street poles and sign blades).
c. The notification to relevant government authorities and publishing in the Government Gazette is currently provided without charge by the GNB.
9. The table below summarises the financial impacts on the budget arising from approval of this report.
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Kim Marsh
Senior Project Officer Place Services
Bruce Mills
Group Manager Place Services
Bryan Hynes
Executive Director Property & Place
John Angilley
Executive Director Finance & Information
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
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Attachment 1 - Site Map |
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Attachment 2 - DEFERRED ITEM 13.1 FROM OMC 22052023: Proposal to Name the Unnamed Laneway in Northmead |
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REFERENCE MATERIAL
Item 13.1 - Attachment 2 |
Attachment 2 - DEFERRED ITEM 13.1 FROM OMC 22052023: Proposal to Name the Unnamed Laneway in Northmead |
ITEM NUMBER 13.2
SUBJECT Policies for Rescission: Keeping of Birds and Animals Policy, City Centre Lanes Policy
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09023659
REPORT OF Policy Officer
CSP THEME: FAIR
workshop/briefing date: Policy Review Committee – 4 October 2022
Policy Review Committee – 28 June 2023
PURPOSE:
To seek Council’s endorsement to rescind policies identified as being no longer required.
That Council approve the immediate rescission of the following Council Policies:
i. 319 - City Centre Lanes Policy
ii. 339 - Keeping of Birds and Animals Policy
BACKGROUND
1. Council’s policy portfolio is periodically assessed to identify policies endorsed by Council which have become redundant due to changes in prevailing legislation or other strategic documents. Where superseding documents will prevail, redundant policies can be rescinded.
ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
2. At the Policy Review Committee meeting on 28 June 2023, two Council Policies were supported to be immediately rescinded, for the following reasons:
Title |
Last adopted by Council |
Reasons to Rescind |
319 - City Centre Lanes Policy |
2017 |
Superseded by prevailing strategic planning documents and instruments, which set out principles for city centre lanes. |
339 - Keep of Birds and Animals Policy |
2017 |
Prevents duplication of prevailing Local Government Act 1993 provisions, and Council’s Local Orders Policy and Regulatory Enforcement Policy. Recent court precedents have also established that limits on the number of domestic pets kept on a residential premises will be determined on a case-by-case merits basis, making it no longer feasible for Council to enforce an overarching policy position. |
3. Reference copies of the policies recommended for rescission can be found at Attachment 1.
CONSULTATION & TIMING
Councillor Consultation
4. The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Councillor |
Councillor Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
4 October 2022 |
Policy Review Committee |
Noted that staff would be reviewing Council's policy portfolio to identify redundant items to retire. |
Noted and actioned |
Governance |
28 June 2023 |
Policy Review Committee |
Supported policies listed in the Recommendation to be endorsed by Council for immediate rescission. |
Noted and actioned |
Governance |
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
5. There are no legal implications associated with rescinding the superseded Council Policies listed in the Recommendation.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
6. There are no unbudgeted financial implications for Council associated with rescinding the Council Policies listed in the Recommendation.
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Melissa McIsaac
Policy Officer
John Angilley
Executive Director Finance & Information
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
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For Information - City Centre Lanes Policy 2017 |
7 Pages |
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For Information - Keeping of Birds and Animals Policy 2017 |
11 Pages |
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REFERENCE MATERIAL
ITEM NUMBER 13.3
SUBJECT Appointment of Community Members to the Active Transport Advisory Committee
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D08942766
REPORT OF Project Officer Transport
CSP THEME: ACCESSIBLE
workshop/briefing date: Nil
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the report is to advise Council of the outcome of the Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for membership to Council’s Active Transport Advisory Committee and to seek endorsement to appoint new community members to the Committee.
(a) That Council appoint the following community members to the Active Transport Advisory Committee for the remaining period of this Council term:
· Bernadette Carpenter
· Christopher Chacos
· Stephen Chong
(b) That in the event of a further vacancy arising on the Active Transport Advisory Committee during the current Council term that the next person on the eligibility list as detailed in this report be approached to fill any vacancy without the need to conduct another Expression of Interest process.
(c) Further, that Council thanks all applicants who submitted an EOI to join the Active Transport Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND
1. The Active Transport Advisory Committee’s purpose is to provide advice and feedback to Council on matters relating to walking and cycling. This Committee was established by Council at its meeting on 11 April 2022. to assist with planning, design education and encouragement of these modes.
2. The Committee’s Terms of Reference were adopted by Council at its meeting on 23 May 2022. The terms of reference specify this Committee may comprise up to a maximum of 12 members. Invitation by means of an EOI was opened on 30 May and closed 30 June 2022. Council appointed 12 members at its meeting on 8 August 2022.
3. Since first meeting in September 2023, three members resigned, citing changes in work and life circumstances, leaving nine members. The quorum of the Committee is seven members. In the event of member absence, there is a risk the Committee cannot formally meet. To address this, the Committee moved to replace members who resigned by means of an EOI.
4. The EOI process for potential additional committee members was advertised from 30 May to 19 June 2023 on Council’s website, local newspaper notices in Parra News on 30 May, 6 June and 13 June 2022 and posting on Council’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. Furthermore emails to bicycle user groups BikeNorth and CamWest together with walking groups organised by Heart Foundation, OneDoor and Walking Volunteers were sent. Twenty three (23) expressions of interest were received from the public.
5. Assessment was made by a panel of three (3) staff, one from each of the Place Services, Transport Planning and City Strategy teams.
6. The assessment was made on each applicant meeting the membership criteria as specified in the Committee’s Terms of Reference and scored on the completeness and quality of their response to the application question: “Please state your skills and capacity to contribute to the Committee”.
7. The Selection Panel determined the following three applicants, in alphabetical order, had most merit for selection as members and would contribute to the work of the Committee. One applicant was a member of the former Cycleways Advisory Committee:
Candidate First Name |
Candidate Surname |
Parramatta LGA Suburb of Residency/ Work/Study |
Reason to Support Recommendation |
Bernadette |
Carpenter |
Winston Hills |
Regular bike commuter and advocate |
Christopher |
Chacos |
Epping |
Personal bike transport advocate and YouTuber |
Stephen |
Chong |
Parramatta |
Walking group organiser |
8. The Selection Panel determined the following applicants demonstrated that they met the Committee’s membership criteria, though not as strongly as the three recommend applicants. It is recommended they be placed on an eligibility list, sorted in and selected on merit (then alphabetic order if of equal merit) of their application, for vacancies which may arise:
Candidate First Name |
Candidate Surname |
Mark |
Fyson |
Kim |
Riley |
Kevin |
Kayani |
Roland |
Simpson |
Daniel |
Jordon |
Friedrich |
Wehrmann |
Karandeep |
Chadha |
Ian |
Dunlop |
Joel |
Ferriera |
Daniel |
Palombi |
Stephan |
Stap |
Kerry |
Tipton |
Emma |
Lucas |
Jeremy |
Pooch |
9. The Selection Panel determined five applicants be declined as their applications did not meet the relevant criteria.
10. Applicants recommended for the committee together with those recommended for the eligibility list have been contacted. The three recommended for the committee confirm their willingness to serve.
CONSULTATION & TIMING
11. The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Stakeholder |
Stakeholder Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
14 March 2023 |
Active Transport Advisory Committee |
Moved to fill vacancies by an EOI process |
Staff to initiate EOI process |
Group Manager Strategic Land Use Planning |
16 May 2023 |
Active Transport Advisory Committee |
Request to identify and invite members of pedestrian walking oriented groups |
Identified and invited members of pedestrian and walking oriented groups |
Group Manager Strategic Land Use Planning |
Councillor Consultation
12. No Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Councilor |
Councilor Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
N/A |
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
13. There are no legal implications associated with this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
14. If Council resolves to approve this report in accordance with the recommendation, there are no unbudgeted financial implications for Council’s budget.
15. The table below summarises the financial impacts on the budget arising from approval of this report.
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Jennifer Concato
Executive Director City Planning and Design
John Angilley
Executive Director Finance & Information
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Council 24 July 2023 Item 13.4
ITEM NUMBER 13.4
SUBJECT Parramatta Local Heritage Fund - Policy Review and Grant Allocations
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D08959856
REPORT OF Project Officer Land Use
CSP THEME: INNOVATIVE
workshop/briefing date: 29 March 2023
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the report is twofold:
1. To report the outcome of investigations into a review of the maximum grant amount under Council’s Local Heritage Fund.
2. To consider recommendations from the meeting of Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee on 2 May 2023 for grants under Council’s Local Heritage Fund.
(a) That Council note that the 2023/2024 budget as endorsed by Council on 26 June 2023 increases the annual budget for the Local Heritage Fund from $30,000 to $50,000.
(b) That Council approve an increase in the maximum grant amount under Council's Local Heritage fund from $3,300 to $5,000 with the grant to be no greater than 25% of the value of the work being undertaken.
(c) That Council allow discretionary payments up to $10,000 with the grant to be no greater than 50% of the value of the work being undertaken, subject to conditions including the following:
i. Applicants to demonstrate the work is essential to prevent serious or irreparable damage or deterioration to a heritage property; and
ii. Applications for such payments will be deferred to the end of the financial year to ensure other applicants are not penalised and would only be granted subject to the availability of funds.
(d) That changes under (b) and (c) above are to take effect in the 2023/2024 financial year.
(e) That a communications strategy to promote the broader heritage program including the Local Heritage Fund be prepared and then be endorsed by Council's Heritage Advisory Committee and implemented through Council’s communication channels.
(f) Further, that Council approve the Heritage Grant recommendations of the Heritage Committee meeting on 2 May 2023, noting that the recommendations are based on the current policy which allows maximum grants of $3,300 and not the new policy recommended above, as follows:
i. Decline a grant of $2,244.25 for 19 – 21 Wentworth Street, Parramatta
ii. Make a grant of $3,300 for 70 Ross Street, North Parramatta
iii. Make a grant of $3,300 for 76 – 78 Lanhams Road, Winston Hills
BACKGROUND
1. Council on 14 June 2022, in consideration of a report for grants under Council's Local Heritage Fund, resolved:
That Council review the maximum amount available per grant and that the findings of this review be presented to a Councillor Workshop.
2. Current fund limits were determined by Council on 23 May 2016. The current limit allows a grant of 1 dollar for every four dollars spent by the applicant (25% of the applicant’s spend) up to a maximum of $3,300.
3. The Local Heritage Fund budget for the 2022/23 financial year was $35,500, comprising:
· $30,000 from Council.
· $5,500, being a grant from Heritage NSW.
4. Council has accepted a grant from Heritage NSW for its Local Heritage Fund and Heritage Advisory Service for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. From this grant $6,250 will be available for the Local Heritage Fund for each of the two years (a total of $12,500 over two years). It is not clear whether Council will receive any grant funding from Heritage NSW beyond 2025. Any grant funding for local NSW councils beyond 2025 is yet to be announced.
5. In relation to Council’s Local Heritage Fund, the Heritage Committee at its meeting on 2 May 2023 made recommendations concerning three grants. See Paragraphs 29 to 31 and Table 3 below for details.
LOCAL HERITAGE FUND POLICY REVIEW
BUDGET
6. A preliminary analysis of possible increases to the maximum heritage grants was presented to Councillors at a workshop on 29 March 2023.
7. Council officers at this workshop advised that increasing the maximum grants in the absence of an increase in the budget would result in less grants being able to be made. The intention of the grants program is to promote maintenance of heritage items and whilst maximising the number of grants able to be provided.
8. Following this advice, Council’s Finance Committee resolved to increase the annual budget for the Local Heritage Fund from $30,000 to $50,000 at its meeting of 30 March 2023. This was subsequently included in the 2023/2024 budget which was endorsed by Council at its meeting on 26 June 2023.
9. The recommendation to increase the grants based on the analysis provided in the remainder of the report are enabled by the increase in the budget.
SCOPE OF INVESTIGATIONS
Methodology
10. The review of the maximum amount of Council’s Local Heritage Fund involved the following methodology:
i. Reviewed maximum amounts and annual budgets of councils that have grant funding schemes in New South Wales.
ii. Tested the feasibility of various options for increasing heritage funding in relation to expenditure for the recent years ranging from 2017 to 2022.
iii. Sought feedback from Council's Heritage Advisory Committee on options.
11. The objectives of the review were:
i. To ensure the program made efficient use of funding available to support the conservation of heritage items in the LGA
ii. Increase grant limits to reflect increases in costs since the last review of grant amounts
iii. To maximise the number of grant applications able to be provided
Review of other council funding schemes
12. Results of the review of local heritage funding schemes operated by eighteen other councils in the Sydney metropolitan area and regional areas in NSW are detailed in Attachment 1. A summary of the information is as follows:
i. Approximately 44% of schemes have maximum amounts up to $3,000.
ii. Approximately 44% of schemes allow amounts above $3,000 to a maximum of $10,000.
iii. The average maximum amount is approximately $4,000.
iv. Six schemes provide for maximum payments up to $5,000 – Fairfield, Mosman, Penrith, Bathurst, Shoalhaven and Lake Macquarie Councils.
v. Sixteen out of the eighteen NSW funding schemes reviewed are subject to a funding limit where the grant equates to 50% of the value of work.
vi. Annual grant budgets range from $11,000 to $98,000.
vii. The average budget for the local heritage fund schemes is $37,000.
viii. Fairfield Council provides special grant funding with the grant to be no greater than 50% of the value of the work being undertaken for work essential for structural integrity.
Options and measures reviewed
13. The following options were considered based on a revised budget of $50,000, the objectives described above and the key factors identified through the review of the 18 councils:
i. Option 1: Retain current maximum amount of $3,300 and ratio of 25%
ii. Option 2: Increase maximum amount to $4,000 and retain ratio of 25%
iii. Option 3: Increase maximum amount to $5,000 and retain ratio of 25%
iv. Option 4: Retain current maximum amount of $3,300 and increase ratio to 50%
14. In addition, allowance for discretionary payments up to $10,000 in exceptional circumstances was also investigated.
Expenditure testing
15. Table 1 shows calculated expenditure of various options if the respective option was applied to applications received over four recent years.
Table 1: Results of expenditure testing
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Years Tested |
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2021/22 |
2020/21 |
2019/20 |
2018/19 |
2017/18 |
Average totals |
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Number of grants |
8 |
6 |
9 |
7 |
16 |
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Options tested |
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Option 1 (current arrangement) Total grants paid retaining $3,300 capped at 25% of cost of works |
$22,120 |
$13,145 |
$19,963 |
$19,677 |
$37,122 |
$23,088 |
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Grants – average |
$2,765 |
$2,191 |
$2,311 |
$2,811 |
$2,320 |
$2,397 |
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Option 2 Total grant payments that would have been paid if the grants policy was increased to $4000 option capped at 25% of cost of works |
$24,682 |
$14,545 |
$22,904 |
$22,202 |
$42,886 |
$26,254 |
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Grants – average |
$3,085 |
$2,424 |
$2,545 |
$3,171 |
$2,680 |
$2,684 |
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Number of grants to receive increase |
5 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
9 |
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Option 3 Total grant payments that would have been paid if the grants policy was increased to $5000 option capped at 25% of cost of works |
$25,920 |
$16,545 |
$25,054 |
$23,548 |
$50,395 |
$29,479 |
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Grants – average |
$3,239 |
$2,758 |
$2,783 |
$3,364 |
$3,150 |
$2,983 |
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Number of grants to receive increase |
5 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
9 |
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Option 4 Total grant payments that would have been paid if the grants policy was amended to retain $3,300 limit but increase the cap to 50% of the cost of works |
$26,807 |
$16,380 |
$25,002 |
$20,654 |
$41,618 |
$27,452 |
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Grants – average |
$3,260 |
$2,730 |
$2,778 |
$2,950 |
$2,601 |
$2,842 |
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Number of grants to receive increase |
3 |
3 |
6 |
2 |
6 |
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REVIEW OF OPTIONS
16. A review of the advantages and disadvantages of the Options is detailed in Table 2 below.
Table 2: Review of options
Option 1: Maintain current maximum amount of $3,300 and ratio of 25% |
Option 2: Increase maximum amount to $4,000 and retain 25% ratio |
Option 3: increase maximum grant amount to $5,000 and retain ratio of 25%
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Option 4: Retain limit of $3,300 but increase ratio from 25% to 50%
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Advantages · Provides reasonable level of support · Amount not excessive and staff can manage budget |
Advantages · Would only have a modest effect on budget expenditure · Works of between $13,200 to $16,000 would receive additional funding · In line with the average maximum amount of $4,000 for NSW grant schemes
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Advantages · Provides greatest support of conservation work · Works of between $13,200 to $20,000 would receive additional funding · Aligns with six other NSW grant schemes that award amounts up to $5,000 · Reflects importance of Parramatta’s heritage
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Advantages · Modest effect on budget · Works less than $13,200 would receive additional funding · In line with 89% of NSW fund schemes, that provide for grants capped at 50% of cost of works |
Disadvantages · Does not reflect an increase in CPI · Maximum amount is generally in lower half of maximum grant funding of other NSW grant schemes · Importance of Parramatta’s heritage not adequately reflected
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Disadvantages · Provides modest benefits · Could reduce number of grant recipients
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Disadvantages · Could reduce number of grant recipients
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Disadvantages · Provides modest benefits · Could reduce number of grant recipients
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17. The Heritage Committee were presented with these options at its meeting of 7 March 2023 and resolved to support:
· Either Option 2 (increase maximum grant to $4,000), or Option 3 (increase maximum amount to $5,000), and
· The discretion to provide grants up to $10,000.
18. Given the findings of the analysis detailed in this report, Council officers recommend Option 3 (increase maximum amount to $5,000) as it provides the greatest support for conservation work and best reflects the importance of Parramatta’s heritage. In addition, an increase in the annual budget to $50,000 will maximise the number of heritage owners who have access to the Local Heritage Fund. This allows more owners to make improvements to heritage items and maximises the impact of the grants.
DISCRETIONARY PAYMENTS
19. The increase in budget also allows officers to recommend a measure to provide discretionary payments up to $10,000 with the grant to be no greater than 50% of the value of the work being undertaken, where work must be completed to maintain the integrity of the heritage item.
20. It is envisaged that the measure would help in extreme cases when an item is at risk and is not expected to be a commonly used measure. Furthermore, payment would only be considered if there is evidence from a recognised specialist that work is essential for a heritage property’s integrity and/or to prevent serious or irreparable damage or deterioration. Examples may include:
· securing the building against rainwater ingress by attention to waterproofing of roof, doors and windows.
· rectifying serious structural failure or significant foundation /footing movement that impact on the structural integrity of the item.
21. Building or site elements that may be at risk of damage or deterioration include (but not limited to) the following:
· Foundations, footings and supporting structure of any building work.
· Structural elements such as walls, columns, beams, floors, roofs and roof structure, and veranda or balcony structures.
· Roofs, walls, doors and windows and other components intended to exclude sun, rain, wind, hail, or other weather elements, including their security against the effects of high winds.
· Surface and subsurface drainage systems and roof drainage systems.
· Systems and components (such as ventilators or ventilation systems) intended to reduce or prevent damage due to dampness.
22. A ratio of 50% would apply as it would provide a greater benefit for medium expenditure. It would particularly benefit applications in value up to $20,000, that is likely to include many priority and essential works. For example, if the value of works was $20,000 a person would be eligible to receive $10,000. Conversely, if a ratio of 25% was applied this would only benefit applications of higher value of between $16,000 to $40,000.
23. To ensure it does not have an impact on the budget or the ability of Council to maximise the number of grant applications approved it is proposed that applications would be deferred to the end of the financial year to ensure that other applicants are not penalised and would only be granted subject to the availability of funds.
MARKETING
· publicise and promote the Local Heritage Fund, and
· promote community awareness on Council’s commitment to protect heritage.
Promotion of Local Heritage Fund
25. Suggested measures to promote the fund are as follows:
· Send letters to one third of heritage property owners each year so that all owners receive notification once every three-year cycle.
· Update Council’s website on the fund.
· Provide good examples of past approved applications on Council’s website.
· Provide information on the fund in response to:
o service requests and general heritage development enquiries
o development approvals of heritage applications
· Provide information in Council’s E-newsletters (EDM).
Publicise Council’s role in heritage protection and promotion
26. As well as Council’s provision of the Local Heritage Fund, it is beneficial for the community to understand that the Council undertakes a wide range of actions to protect and promote Parramatta’s heritage. These include the service of the Heritage Advisor, heritage listings protection, information on Council’s website, heritage tours and tourism, the local studies library, archival and collections research and heritage interpretation.
27. The promotion of Council's general heritage functions can be achieved through a communications plan that uses Council owned communication channels, a number of which are discussed above in paragraph 25. These include the letter to heritage property owners, Council’s website and also E-newsletters. It is proposed to undertake further collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Team to develop a plan that can be implemented in the near future.
28. In order to ensure the determination and implementation of appropriate communication measures, Council staff recommend that a communications strategy to promote the broader heritage program including the Local Heritage Fund be prepared and endorsed by Council's Heritage Advisory Committee and implemented through Council owned channels.
ROUND 3 GRANT ALLOCATION FOR 22/23 FINANCIAL YEAR
29. On 13 March 2023 and 24 April 2023 Council allocated $13,228 and $12,783.38 in Round 1 and 2 Heritage Grant allocations respectively. This left $9,488.62 remaining in the heritage budget for the 2022/2023 financial year.
30. This report considers grants for Round 3 that were assessed against the policy in place in 2022/23- consistent with the date they were submitted to Council. As the surplus grant funds of $9,488.62 have not been rolled over to the operational budget for 2023/2024, the grants for Round 3 will need to be financed from the heritage budget for 2023/2024.
31. The new grant arrangements discussed earlier in this report will only apply to grants lodged in 2023/24 and beyond.
32. The Heritage Committee at its meeting of 2 May 2023 (Minutes included as Attachment 2), in response to a Council officer presentation, made recommendations on applications for grants from Council’s Local Heritage Fund as detailed in Table 3 below. The Committee recommendations are now submitted for Council endorsement.
Table 3: Round 3 Applications for Local Heritage Funds
Work undertaken |
Recommended funding |
Reasons for recommendations |
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19 – 21 Wentworth Street, Parramatta |
Proposed awning |
Decline grant of $2,244.25 |
· The work is proposed and not yet undertaken. The Heritage Fund Guidelines provide that grants can only be made for completed work. · The proposed awning is a new addition to the heritage item and does not constitute conservation work of heritage value
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70 Ross Street, North Parramatta |
Timber repairs to front gable |
Make grant of $3,300 |
Enhances heritage value and integrity of the item |
76 – 78 Lanhams Road, Winston Hills |
Provide replacement front paling fence on a corner site. |
Make grant of $3,300 |
Works enhance setting and street appeal of item
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CONCLUSION
33. Following the review of the Local Heritage Fund, Council is recommended to adopt the following measures to take effect from the 2023/24 financial year:
i. Increase the maximum grant amount to $5,000 with the grant to be no greater than 25% of the value of the work being undertaken (Option 3).
ii. Allow discretionary payments up to $10,000 with the grant to be no greater than 50% of the value of the work being undertaken, subject to the following conditions:
a) Applicants will need to demonstrate that the work is essential to prevent serious or irreparable damage or deterioration to a heritage property.
b) Applications for such payments will be deferred to the end of the financial year to ensure that other applicants are not penalised and would only be granted subject to the availability of funds.
34. Recommended changes to the Local Heritage Fund have been incorporated into the Local Heritage Fund Guidelines for the 2023/24 financial year and included at Attachment 3.
35. Finally, the Round 3 Grant recommendation of the Heritage Committee be endorsed by Council.
CONSULTATION & TIMING
Stakeholder Consultation
36. The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Stakeholder |
Stakeholder Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
7 March 2023 |
Heritage Advisory Committee |
Committee resolved to support:
· Either Option 2 (increase maximum grant to $4,000) or Option 3 (increase maximum amount to $5,000) · The discretion to increase grants to $10,000 |
Refer to detail in this report |
Group Manager Strategic Land Use Planning |
2 May 2022 |
Heritage Advisory Committee |
Committee recommended the Grant applications discussed in the body of this report |
Officer’s support the Committee’s recommendations. |
Group Manager Strategic Land Use Planning |
Councillor Consultation
37. The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Councillor |
Councillor Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
29 March 2023 |
Councillor workshop |
Requested a report to Council that: · Allows formal consideration of heritage grant guidelines and the options included in the presentation. · Includes options for marketing the program and promoting community awareness on Council’s commitment to protect heritage |
These matters have been addressed in this report |
Group Manager Strategic Land Use Planning |
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Councillors wish to consider a possible increase in the Heritage Grant budget in 2023/24. |
Matter referred to and addressed at Council’s Finance Committee meeting on 30 March 2023. Council subsequently endorsed the increase to the Heritage Grant budget at its meeting on 26 June 2023 |
Group Manager Strategic Land Use Planning |
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
38. There are no legal implications for Council associated with this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
39. The recommendations of this report related to changing the heritage grant limits is enabled by the allocation of $50,000 in the 2023/24 Council endorsed budget.
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FY 22/23 |
FY 23/24 |
FY 24/25 |
FY 25/26 |
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Internal Costs |
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Depreciation |
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Other |
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Total Operating Result |
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Nil |
Funding Source: |
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Nil |
Nil |
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40. The report also recommends that Council endorse the payment of two (2) grants to a total of $6,600 from the 2023/24 budget. The total remaining in the 2023/24 budget will be $49,650 after the $6,600 is allocated and Council receives $6,250 from Heritage NSW.
Jennifer Concato
Executive Director City Planning and Design
John Angilley
Executive Director Finance & Information
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
1⇩ |
Review of NSW funding schemes |
2 Pages |
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2⇩ |
Minutes of Heritage Advisory Committee meeting |
9 Pages |
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3⇩ |
Local Heritage Fund Guidelines 2023/24 |
5 Pages |
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REFERENCE MATERIAL
ITEM NUMBER 13.5
SUBJECT Parramatta Town Hall - Draft Fees and Charges
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D08975103
REPORT OF Community Infrastructure and Business Systems Manager
CSP THEME: tHRIVING
workshop/briefing date:
03 July 2023 (Session 2) – Parramatta Town Hall Business Readiness Update
PURPOSE:
This report seeks Council endorsement of the proposed operating Fees and Charges, Discount and Waivers and Catering model for Parramatta Town Hall, for the purposes of public exhibition.
That Council:
(a) Endorses for the Parramatta Town Hall Draft Fees and Charges (Attachment 1) and Categories for the Waiver or Reduction of fees (Attachment 2), for the purposes of public exhibition in accordance with section 610 of the Local Government Act 1993.
(b) Note that Council will consider submissions from the public and the outcomes of consultation after the 28-day period prior to adopting the Parramatta Town Hall Fees and Charges and Categories for Waivers and Reduction of Fees at a future meeting of Council.
(c) Approves the proposed Catering model for Parramatta Town Hall (Attachment 3).
(d) Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to make editorial amendments to the Parramatta Town Hall Draft Fees and Charges, Categories Waivers and the Reduction of Fees, and the Catering approach which do not significantly alter their scope, purpose or intent.
BACKGROUND
1. Parramatta Town Hall is commercially closed and undergoing a significant capital works upgrade and is due to reopen for venue hire bookings commencing early 2024. As a result of the upgrade, the venue’s capability and capacity will increase significantly to enable it to be used by a broad spectrum of customers, from local community groups through to high-end performance and corporate events.
2. At the time of Council’s exhibition of the 2023-24 Delivery and Operational Plan (DPOP) and Fees and Charges, Parramatta Town Hall’s fees and charges were still in development, along with the finalization of the Town Hall scope of works, and related timing and resourcing considerations.
3. In the Council meeting of 26 June 2023, it was noted that “Council is proposing to do a separate workshop (on 21st June) and paper (on 10th July) on the new or updated fees and charges for the new Parramatta Town Hall. It will be followed by a separate 28-days public exhibition and presentation back to Council on 28th August, following the public feedback.”
4. The 21st June workshop was subsequently rescheduled to 3rd July and Council meeting to 24th July 2023.
ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
5. The Parramatta Town Hall will be a unique operation and required to service a broad spectrum of the community, as well as operate in competition with commercial operators and respond to seasonal demand.
6. The following Fees and Charges model is proposed for Parramatta Town Hall:
· Two tiers of pricing for the Main Hall & Southern Terrace – Commercial & Community (with the Community Rate being a 40% discount).
· Three tiers of pricing for Parramatta Town Hall Meeting Rooms (Charles Byrnes Room, and Heritage Meeting Rooms 1 & 2) – Commercial, Community (with the Community Rate being a 40% discount), Unfunded Not-for-Profit (with the Unfunded Not-for-Profit Rate being a 70% discount).
· Unit rates for additional charges (e.g. labour & equipment hire and catering commission)
· A set of defined categories & delegations for further discounts or waivers of fees and charges, dependent on the circumstances.
7. As part of the Parramatta Town Hall Business Readiness project, operating details were finalised, and a market research and competitor analysis undertaken to inform the range of fees and charges recommended for the operation of the venue.
Fees and Charges
8. Attachment 1 details the proposed fees and their criteria for their application for Parramatta Town Hall. They are required to be separately exhibited for a period of 28 days in accordance with Section 610F of the Local Government Act NSW 1993. Council will need to consider submissions arising from the public exhibition before the fees can be adopted or imposed.
9. The fees detailed in Attachment 1 replaces any previously exhibited fees relating to the Parramatta Town Hall in the 2023/24 DPOP approved by Council on 26 June 2023.
Reduction and Waiver of Fees
10. The Local Government Act 1993 610E allows Council to waive or reduce fees, on the provision that public notice has been given of the proposed Categories in the same method of that of Fees and Charges.
11. Attachment 2 is the proposed Categories for Reductions and Fee Waivers to be exhibited for a period of 28 days in accordance with Section 610E of the Local Government Act NSW 1993. Council will need to consider submissions arising from that exhibition before the categories can be adopted or applied.
12. Once adopted, the CEO will delegate to relevant Council staff the application of the discounts and fee waivers. A business process and associated reporting will be established to enable their application.
Catering Model and Commission
13. As part of the Parramatta Town Hall upgrade, there has been a significant investment in the catering facilities to service customers and support the operation of the facility. The catering commission approach is based on the varying types of anticipated use and their impact and is detailed in Attachment 3 to this report.
14. Fees and Charges associated with catering are detailed in Attachment 1 and will be included in the Public Exhibition process.
CONSULTATION & TIMING
15. The Local Government Act 1993 610F inter alia requires that if any new service is provided, or the nature of an existing services is changed that Council must give public notice for at least 28 days of the fee proposed for the new or changed service.
16. The Local Government Act 1993 610E inter alia requires that any categories for reductions or waivers of fees other than hardship must give public notice for at least 28 days of the proposed categories.
17. The Parramatta Town Hall Schedule of Fees and Charges and Categories for Reductions or Waivers of Fees will be publicly exhibited for 28 days from 26 July to 23 August 2023 and will be made available online on Council’s website.
18. The outcomes of the consultation period and the final Fees and Categories will be reported to Council on 11 September 2023 to enable the Fees and Categories to be adopted and the pre-opening sales and marketing program for the venue to commence in October 2023.
Stakeholder Consultation
19. Benchmarking and Market Testing has been undertaken as part of the Town Hall Business Readiness development process. Stakeholders will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback during the consultation period.
Councillor Consultation
20. The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Councillor |
Councillor Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
3 July 2023 |
Councillor workshop |
Pricing and minimum hour period of the front rooms
Discounting and Waivers of Fees for Community / Charitable circumstances
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Fees and Charges for Meeting Rooms have been updated to include Unfunded Not For Profit rate.
Attachment 2 details the proposed categories and criteria for discount and fee waivers.
The value of the discount or waiver will be determined under delegation to approved staff from the CEO. A business process and reporting will be developed to support their operation. |
Community Services |
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
21. There are no legal implications as a result of this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
22. The proposed fees were used as the basis for the 2023-24 budget and operating plan, approved by Council on 26th June 2023. If any of the proposed fees are amended, any updates to the revenue forecast will be undertaken in 2023/24 Q1.
Jon Greig
Executive Director Community Services
John Angilley
Executive Director Finance & Information
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
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Parramatta Town Hall 2023 24 Fees and Charges - Draft for Exhibition |
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Parramatta Town Hall 2023 24 Categories for Fees and Waivers - Draft for Exhibition |
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Parramatta Town Hall Catering Model |
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REFERENCE MATERIAL
Parramatta Town Hall 2023 24 Categories for Fees and Waivers - Draft for Exhibition |
Council 24 July 2023 Item 13.6
ITEM NUMBER 13.6
SUBJECT Proposed Trial - Opening of PHIVE on Public Holidays
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09008854
REPORT OF Group Manager Community Hubs and PHIVE
CSP THEME: ACCESSIBLE
workshop/briefing date: Nil
PURPOSE:
To provide information on the feasibility and costs in relation to the opening of PHIVE on selected public holidays and associated activation and marketing support.
(a) That Council undertake a 12-month trial and extend PHIVE’s opening hours to include three select NSW public holidays being Labour Day 2023 (Monday 2 October 2023); Easter Monday 2024 (Monday 1 April 2024); and the King’s Birthday 2024 (Monday 10 June 2024) and gauge the community response.
(b) That Council note the estimated additional cost for the 12-month trial is $54,921 inclusive of staffing (at public holiday rates), building operations (security, cleaning and utilities), and activation program.
(c) Further, that Council prepares a post-trial report on the outcomes of the trial and the community response to inform Council’s consideration of any ongoing changes to PHIVE opening hours in 2024/25 to include select public holidays.
BACKGROUND
1. At the meeting of Council on 22 May 2023 Council resolved:
(a) That the Chief Executive Officer prepare a report to Council investigating the feasibility of opening PHIVE on public holidays and that the report include, but not be limited to:
i. potential activation of Parramatta Square and the CBD on select public holidays;
ii. options for opening hours;
iii. staffing and resource costs; and
iv. potential communications and media.
(b) Further, that the report be presented to Council to explore to consider the opening of PHIVE over the October 2023 long weekend.
2. PHIVE opened in September 2022 as Council’s landmark community, cultural and civic facility in Parramatta Square. PHIVE is home to the Parramatta branch library and a diverse range of community facilities and offerings.
3. PHIVE currently operates across seven days over extended hours (68 hours per week) - Mondays to Thursdays (9am-8pm) and Fridays to Sundays (9am-5pm). In line with other branch libraries, PHIVE is not currently open on public holidays.
4. There are 11 official public holidays annually in NSW detailed below:
a. New Year’s Day (1 January)
b. Australia Day (26 January)
c. Good Friday (April)
d. Easter Saturday (April)
e. Easter Sunday (April)
f. Easter Monday (April)
g. ANZAC Day (25 April)
h. King’s Birthday (June)
i. Labour Day (October)
j. Christmas Day (25 December)
k. Boxing Day (26 December)
ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
5. Easter Monday (April), the King’s Birthday (June), and Labour Day (October) have been recommended as each of these selected public holidays falls within a different season of the year (Autumn, Winter and Spring) and are not associated with religious days of significance (Good Friday, Easter Sunday or Christmas Day) or days of remembrance (ANZAC Day).
6. PHIVE would open on the nominated select public holidays from 9am to 5pm in line with existing weekend hours.
7. The opening of PHIVE on the select public holidays will include the ground floor foyer, council information and council services, and Parramatta library across Levels 1 and 2. Meeting room or venue hire fees and charges on public holidays would be applied at the weekend rates for any venue bookings on the nominated public holidays.
8. A family-focused free activation program and holiday children’s storytime would be developed and delivered in the PHIVE ground floor foyer. The ground floor activation would extend (weather permitting) into the public domain directly in front of PHIVE and could include live music, giant games and other family-friendly free programming. Where appropriate the activation program would be themed and aligned to add value to broader community programming and offerings delivered by Council.
9. A dedicated marketing campaign would be developed to build awareness of PHIVE extended opening hours and showcase the public holiday offering to drive visitation to PHIVE and participation in related holiday activation programs.
CONSULTATION & TIMING
Stakeholder Consultation
10. The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Stakeholder |
Stakeholder Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
[Date of consultation] |
[Name / Type of stakeholder] |
[Summary of feedback from stakeholder (max. 50-100 word limit)] |
[Council’s response to the feedback (max. 50-100 word limit)] |
[Business Unit / Directorate / Staff responsible for consultation] |
June 2023 |
Internal Council business units |
Develop feasibility and costings. |
Costings confirmed and 3 public holidays selected and costed for trial. |
Community Hubs |
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Councillor Consultation
11. The following Councillor consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter:
Date |
Councillor |
Councillor Comment |
Council Officer Response |
Responsibility |
[Date of consultation] |
[Name of Councillor / Ward Councillors] |
[Summary of feedback from Councillor(s)] |
[Council’s response to feedback] |
[Business Unit / Directorate / Staff responsible for consultation] |
13/7/23 |
Clr Garrard |
Trial public holiday opening model briefing. |
Support 12-month trial and delivery model as per report. |
Community Hubs |
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
12. There are no legal implications for Council associated with this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL
13. The table below summarises the financial impacts on the budget arising from approval of this report and would be incorporated as a general revenue funded adjustment to the upcoming September 2023 reforecast.
14. The annual funding required is inclusive of staffing $29,871; building operations $10,050; and activation/programming $15,000. Opening costs may be partially offset through ticketed programming offerings or venue hire bookings on nominated public holidays.
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$57,118 |
$58,831 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Jon Greig
Executive Director Community Services
John Angilley
Executive Director Finance & Information
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Notices of Motion
24 July 2023
14.1 Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment - Harris Park............................ 192
14.2 Proposed Review of Council's Circus Policy............................................. 195
14.3 Proposed Safety Upgrade of Shared Pedestrian and Cyclist Path, Station Street East, Harris Park............................................................................................ 197
14.4 Sponsorships, Corporate Memberships and Memoranda of Understanding 199
14.5 City of Parramatta's Social Media Accounts............................................. 200
14.6 Revolving Energy Fund................................................................................ 201
Council 24 July 2023 Item 14.1
ITEM NUMBER 14.1
SUBJECT Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment - Harris Park
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09052097
FROM Councillor Paul Noack
(a) That Council commence the process for boundary adjustments to the suburb of Harris Park based around the alignment of Parkes Street, and further boundaries around Harris Park that are also generally consistent with the guidelines of the Geographical Names Board.
(b) Further, that Council consider a boundary review process across the local government area in line with the Geographical Names Board review requirements.
BACKGROUND
Current Suburb Map - Highlighted parts for consideration
1. NSW_Address_Policy_and_User_Manual_2021_.pdf refers to the below
6.8.4 Boundary Definition
a. Address locality boundaries should be easy to identify and readily interpreted by the community. Address locality boundaries shall be determined based on good planning principles and define areas with common community interests.
b. Address locality boundaries shall be of a reasonable size for practical purposes, such as including a shopping precinct or community school. Within urban areas an ideal size is around 500ha, with a preferred minimum area of 100ha.
c. Address locality boundaries shall be contiguous and may not overlap another address locality boundary.
d. An address locality cannot be an island within another locality. All address localities should have boundaries that run alongside two or more other localities, the seashore or state boundary. e. Address locality boundaries shall not extend beyond local government, state or territory boundaries.
6.8.5 Boundary Determination
a. Address locality boundaries should be determined as early in the planning process as possible.
b. Address locality boundaries shall follow clear and easily distinguishable lines such as rivers, railways, major road centrelines.
c. Address locality boundaries shall not bisect properties in common ownership and shall not bisect individual land parcels.
d. Boundaries should be regularly reviewed, especially in areas subject to urban development. The review process should take into primary consideration impacts on community interests. Following this, consideration can be given to the likely impact on government and commercial interests.
e. Address localities should be reflected in the address of any given site. A boundary adjustment may be required if the address locality of the access point to a site is not concurrent with the address locality for the site being addressed
STAFF RESPONSE
1. The NSW GNB provides guidance for NSW councils considering a boundary change request under the provisions of the Geographical Names Act 1966.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
2. No budget currently exists to fund the likely costs associated with community consultation and engagement on the proposed suburb boundary realignment.
Paul Noack
Councillor
John Warburton
Executive Director, City Assets & Operations
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
Council 24 July 2023 Item 14.2
ITEM NUMBER 14.2
SUBJECT Proposed Review of Council's Circus Policy
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09029903
FROM Councillor Angie Humphries
(a) That the CEO write to the Australian Turf Club advocating that any circus performances held on their land refrain from the use of any animals.
(b) That Council note that there is no park or reserve owned or managed by the City of Parramatta that is appropriate for hire by circuses.
(c) Further, that the CEO accelerate the review of Council’s Circus Policy to the 2023/24 policy review schedule by November 2023.
BACKGROUND
1. The definition of a non-domesticated (exotic) circus animal, as described by the RSPCA, is a non-companion, wild species of animal that is non-native to Australia and has either been taken from its natural habitat or bred in captivity.
2. This includes, but is not limited to, big cats, elephants, bears and primates. The position of the RSPCA is that, even when exotic species are captive bred over multiple generations, they retain their ‘wildness’ and should not be considered domesticated. According to the RSPCA, there is a mounting body of evidence that the requirements of circus life are not compatible with the physiological, social, and behavioural needs of most animals.
Ange Humphries
Councillor
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY SERVICES RESPONSE
3. Prior to amalgamations, the former Parramatta City Council had an adopted Circus Policy that only permitted circuses to be performed on Granville Park. The Policy also prohibited the use of non-domesticated animals in circus performances upon land under the care and control of Council.
4. The last known booking under this Policy was approved in 2016 when Granville Park was utilised by Webers Circus.
5. Post amalgamation, the local government area contained no site owned or managed by Council that was deemed suitable for the erection of infrastructure associated with a circus performance. Hence, on 28 November 2016 the Circus Policy was retired.
6. It is noted that enquiries to a number of other councils indicates a mix of policy positions regarding circuses. Canterbury-Bankstown, Sydney and Northern Beaches have policies that prohibit the use of exotic animals in circuses. The Hills, Blacktown and Liverpool have no restrictions on the use of exotic animals.
7. Circuses that involve the use of domesticated animals continue to be held on land in Parramatta LGA owned and operated by the Australian Turf Club (ATC). As this is not Council land, Council has very limited authority to intervene. These productions need to comply with the NSW Department of Primary Industry’s Standards for Exhibiting Circus Animals in New South Wales.
8. The RSPCA continues to strongly advocate for Australian circuses to discontinue keeping, breeding or using exotic animals and for the adoption and enforcement of compulsory welfare standards for all animals in circuses. Correspondence from Council to the ATC advocating for the discontinuation of circus productions that use animals on ATC land would be consistent with the RSPCA’s policy position.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
9. If Council resolves to approve this Notice of Motion in accordance with the proposed resolution, there would be no financial impact, with the policy refresh in this instance being able to be met within current resourcing.
Ange Humphries
Councillor
Jon Greig
Executive Director Community Services
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
Council 24 July 2023 Item 14.3
ITEM NUMBER 14.3
SUBJECT Proposed Safety Upgrade of Shared Pedestrian and Cyclist Path, Station Street East, Harris Park
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09046520
FROM Councillor Patricia Prociv
a) That Council officers investigate short and long-term options to reduce the impact of lighting poles and signs and provide adequate width for all users of the shared pedestrian and cyclist path on the west side of Station Street East, Harris Park.
b) That a report on (a) above be provided to the Active Transport Advisory Committee, to investigate the feasibility of relocating or reducing the impact of recently installed lighting poles on the path.
c) That Council also investigate widening the shared path or provision of separate cycling facilities on the west side of Station Street East, Harris Park.
d) That a report on the proposal at (c) above be provided to the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group and Active Transport Advisory Committee.
e) Further, that Council be informed of the report recommendations and the outcomes of the relevant Committee meetings.
BACKGROUND
1. The shared path on the east side of Station Street East varies in width from about 2.5 m to less than 2.0m. This width is further restricted by signposts, light poles, car doors opening, and a large retaining wall for the railway line. This path is one of the main cycle paths to the south of the Parramatta CBD and is also well used by pedestrians, however, it is not wide enough for this purpose. The recent introduction of smart lighting poles with CCTV capability further reduce the usable width of the path. Short term solutions may include moving or modifying lighting poles.
2. The motion also calls for investigations into widening the shared path or provision of separate cycling facilities on the west side of Station Street East, Harris Park.
STAFF RESPONSE
3. This shared path is identified in the draft Bike Plan and the current endorsed Bike Plan (2017) – both showing the existing shared path along the eastern verge of Station Street East. Inclusion in the Bike Plan indicates the strategic value of this connection.
4. The report for the Active Transport Advisory Committee considering the feasibility of relocating or reducing the impact of recently installed lighting poles on the path would include descriptions of options considered, expected costs for each, identification of a preferred option and recommended next steps.
5. Opportunities for short term improvements need to be considered with regard to expected costs in relation to benefits, the availability of funding, and against opportunities to progress a longer-term solutions to improve the usability of the entire path.
6. The reports can be undertaken using existing resources with no additional impact on the budget.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
7. If Council resolves to support this Motion, the financial impacts will be included within the future reports.
Patricia Prociv
Councillor
Jennifer Concato
Executive Director City Planning and Design
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
Council 24 July 2023 Item 14.4
ITEM NUMBER 14.4
SUBJECT Sponsorships, Corporate Memberships and Memoranda of Understanding
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09052139
FROM Councillor Michelle Garrard
a) That the CEO provide a report to Council detailing regarding current and planned sponsorships, corporate memberships and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) of Council and that:
I. The report include financial and non-financial sponsorships, memberships and MOUs of council; and
II. A copy of the sponsorship agreements, membership details and MOUs.
b) Further, that the CEO provide the report to Council before the end of August 2023.
BACKGROUND
Nil
STAFF RESPONSE
1. Should the motion be supported, officers will prepare a report for a future Council Meeting.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
2. The preparation of the report as described is within staff resources. There are no unbudgeted implications.
Michelle Garrard
Councillor
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
Council 24 July 2023 Item 14.5
ITEM NUMBER 14.5
SUBJECT City of Parramatta's Social Media Accounts
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09052209
FROM Councillor Michelle Garrard
(a) That a report be provided detailing the Social Media strategy encompassing:
I. An analysis of all platforms, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs); and
II. Financial data presenting a detailed
breakdown over a span of 12 months.
(b) Further, that Council officers furnish particulars regarding the existing policies and procedures in effect.
BACKGROUND
Nil
STAFF RESPONSE
1. Should the motion be supported, officers will prepare a report for a future Council Meeting.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
2. Should the motion be supported, financial implications will be discussed in the report.
Michelle Garrard
Councillor
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
Council 24 July 2023 Item 14.6
ITEM NUMBER 14.6
SUBJECT Revolving Energy Fund
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09052224
FROM Councillor Phil Bradley
That a report be brought back to Council on establishing a Revolving Energy Fund that includes:
a. the potential benefit of creating an internally restricted reserve to enable verified energy savings to be re-invested into more renewable energy and efficiency works and/or staffing;
b. recommended accounting systems and governance structure;
c. seed capital and payback mechanisms;
d. fund operations – including the procedure for reviewing, evaluating, and selecting projects in conjunction with asset management plans and the Environmental Sustainability Strategy; and
e. performance-tracking of individual projects and the entire REF portfolio
over time.
BACKGROUND
1. A Revolving Energy Fund (REF) is a sustainable funding mechanism, whereby savings from sustainability projects are tracked and used to replenish the fund for the next round of investments. In this way, funds used for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability projects can be spent multiple times to drive emissions reduction, energy and cost savings. REFs allow a monetary investment to be spent a number of times (through reinvesting energy cost savings) without reducing its value.
2. The main benefit of a REF is to provide Council with an accelerated source of funding for energy projects. The REF will require initial seed funding from Council which will be used to fund the first few energy projects in the pipeline. A portion or all of the energy cost savings from these projects will go back into the REF to sustain the program and fund new energy projects. In case the balance in the REF is insufficient, top-ups can be made by Council.
3. There are multiple councils in NSW who already have REF’s including: Penrith, Blue Mountains, Wingecarribee, Campbelltown, Bega Valley, Eurobodalla, Bellingen, Nambucca Valley, and Cessnock.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CITY ASSETS & OPERATIONS RESPONSE
4. Staff are aware of an implementation guide to assist Councils to pitch, design, develop, implement and manage a successful Revolving Energy Fund. It was developed by consultants 100% Renewables in 2020, for the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) as part of the Sustainable Councils and Communities (SCC) program.
5. Staff will prepare a report within three (3) months that investigates the feasibility and benefits of establishing a REF for the City of Parramatta Council.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
6. Should the motion be supported, financial implications will be discussed in the report.
Phil Bradley
Councillor
John Warburton
Executive Director, City Assets & Operations
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
Questions with Notice
24 July 2023
15.1 Question Taken on Notice - 10 July 2023 Council Meeting.................... 204
15.2 Questions With Notice - Council's Customer Service Charter and Service Standards.......................................................................................................................... 206
Council 24 July 2023 Item 15.1
ITEM NUMBER 15.1
SUBJECT Question Taken on Notice - 10 July 2023 Council Meeting
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09054123
REPORT OF Governance Manager
1. Item 13.6 – Endorsement of City Events and Festival FY24 Program
Councillor Garrard
a. What is the financial implication on how much Council is spending in relation to sponsorship and should that be a part of the Events and Festival Plans?
b. Could staff provide a breakdown of the total budget for the consumables for the activities for the events (approximately $7.5million)?
Executive Director City Engagement and Experience response:
A response will be provided in the Supplementary Agenda A.
2. Item 13.6 – Endorsement of City Events and Festival FY24 Program
Councillor Wearne
a. Could staff provide an update on Council’s Economic Development section?
b. Could there be a workshop on the economic development in the City?
Chief Executive Officer response:
A response will be provided in the Supplementary Agenda A.
3. Item 13.6 – Endorsement of City Events and Festival FY24 Program
Councillor Siviero
Could staff provide a list of events that are in other directorates and funded by other directors which are not part of the pot of money mentioned in the report?
Chief Executive Officer response:
A response will be provided in the Supplementary Agenda A.
4. Item 13.6 – Endorsement of City Events and Festival FY24 Program
Councillor Valjak
What is the KPI measurement for what was successful event experiences last year? Could provide the details of the KPI measurement with Councillors?
Executive Director City Engagement and Experience response:
A response will be provided in the Supplementary Agenda A.
Council 24 July 2023 Item 15.2
ITEM NUMBER 15.2
SUBJECT Questions With Notice - Council's Customer Service Charter and Service Standards
REFERENCE F2022/03176 - D09054191
REPORT OF Councillor Kellie Darley
Questions with Notice
Please provide an update on the status of executing the following resolution made by Council on 11th July 2022?
(a) That Council note a review of how Council’s Customer Service Policy (the Policy), Customer Service Charter (Charter) and standard Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are communicated to the community is being undertaken by Council officers;
(b) That Council note the review of how the Policy, Charter and SLAs are communicated will include:
a. How the Policy, Charter and SLAs are currently communicated and how the communication could be improved;
b. How Council communicates the steps taken by Council following the lodgement of a Service Request;
c. Viability of Customer Service FAQs detailing Council’s standard SLAs and response times on common Service Request categories;
d. How Council’s Customer Service Dashboards and supporting SLAs data are currently communicated on Council’s website;
e. Advice on the escalation process for Service Requests and complaints, and how this is communicated; and
f. A desktop review of how peer councils in NSW communicate their Policies, Charters and SLAs.
(c) That, as part of this review, a workshop will be held to seek the input and feedback of Councillors;
(d) Further, that a report be brought back to Council within six months on the implementation of opportunities identified in the review, including financial implications for Council on proposed actions.
Executive Director City Engagement and Experience response:
A response will be provided in the Supplementary Agenda A.
Kellie Darley
Councillor
Gail Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.