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Minutes

 

Ordinary Council Meeting

Monday, 23 October 2023

6.30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council Chamber

Level 4, PHIVE

Parramatta Square, Parramatta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Pierre Esber and Councillors Phil Bradley, Donna Davis, Michelle Garrard, Henry Green, Ange Humphries, Cameron MacLean, Paul Noack, Sameer Pandey, Deputy Lord Mayor, Dr Patricia Prociv, Dan Siviero, Georgina Valjak, Donna Wang and Lorraine Wearne.

 

COUNCIL STAFF IN ATTENDANCE

Chief Executive Officer - Gail Connolly, Executive Director Finance & Information – John Angilley, Acting Executive Director Property & Place – Bruce Mills, Executive Director City Engagement and Experience - Angela Jones-Blayney, Executive Director City Planning and Design – Jennifer Concato, Executive Director Community Services - Jonathan Greig, Acting Executive Director City Assets & Operations - James Smallson, Acting Executive Director People Culture and Workplace Administration – Brendon Clifton, Chief Governance & Risk Officer - Roxanne Thornton, Chief  Financial Officer – Amit Sharma, Group Manager Regulatory Services – Paul Lyth, Acting Internal Ombudsman – Josh Jongma, Chief of Staff – Justin Mulder, ICT Strategy and  Partnering Manager – Ian Vong, Council Secretariat and Policy Officer – Marina Cavar, ICT Service Desk Officer – Mark Vargas.

1.         OPENING MEETING

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Esber, opened the meeting at 6.32pm.

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.

The Lord Mayor further advised that all care will be taken to maintain privacy, however as a visitor in the public gallery, the public should be aware that their presence may be recorded.

 

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. Recording a Council Meeting without permission may result in the individual being expelled from the Meeting.


 

 

5.         APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE OR ATTENDANCE BY AUDIO-VISUAL LINK BY COUNCILLORS

 

RESOLVEDCouncillor Noack and Councillor MacLean

(a)        That Council accept apologies from Clr Darley and grant a leave of absence.

(b)        That Council accept an apology from Clr Davis for arriving late to this meeting.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

6.         CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 October 2023

 

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Noack and Councillor Humphries

(a)        That the Councillor attendance recorded in the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 October 2023 be updated to remove the title of Deputy Lord Mayor from Clr Cameron MacLean and be added to Clr Dr Patricia Prociv.

(b)        That the minutes be taken as read and be accepted as a true record of the Meeting.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

7.         DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

Councillor Donna Davis declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary interest in relation to Item 12.1 (Submissions to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney and the NSW Legislative Assembly Inquiry into the Sydney Metro West Projects) for the reasons that she is an elected member of the Legislative Assembly and the State Member of the electorate Parramatta. Councillor Davis will leave the room during Council’s consideration of this matter and will not participate in the discussion or voting.

 


 

8.         Minutes of the Lord Mayor

8.1

Vale Eric Tweedale

(Report of Lord Mayor, Councillor Pierre Esber)

 

RESOLVED: Lord Mayor, Councillor Esber

(a)    That Council acknowledge the death of Mr Eric Tweedale, Parramatta Two Blues and Wallabies rugby legend, war veteran and valued community member, on 16 October 2023 at the age of 102.

(b)    That Council expresses its sincere condolences to Eric Tweedale’s family and friends at this sad time.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

Note:        A Minute’s silence was observed by all in attendance.

 

 

8.2

Record-Breaking Parramatta Lanes

(Report of Lord Mayor, Councillor Pierre Esber)

 

RESOLVED: Lord Mayor, Councillor Esber and Councillor Garrard

(a)       That Council celebrate the success of the record-breaking 2023 Parramatta Lanes festival, with over 180,000 people attending throughout four nights of incredible local food, music, art and culture. This includes an estimated 70,000 people on Saturday night alone, which is the equivalent of last year’s total festival attendance.

(b)       Further, that Council recognise the significant efforts of all staff involved in creating such a successful event, particularly the Events and Festivals team and Waste and Cleansing team who provided invaluable support with short notice in response to the unparalleled turnout.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 


8.3

Celebrating Youth Night Markets

(Report of Lord Mayor, Councillor Pierre Esber)

 

RESOLVED: Lord Mayor, Councillor Esber and Councillor Valjak

(a)    That Council acknowledge the upcoming Youth Night Markets on 28 October 2023 from 7pm at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral at Harris Park, and the tireless work of event organisers, Maronite Youth Organisation.

 

(b)    That Council provide $1,000 to sponsor the event, supporting youth-led community initiatives and creating positive promotional opportunities for City of Parramatta. This sponsorship silver package will provide City of Parramatta with a logo projected on large screen on the night, one banner for display at the function and unlimited food and drinks all night for 3 people.

 

(c)    That Council promote the event via appropriate media and communications channels.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

8.4

Congratulations to the WSABE Winners

(Report of Lord Mayor, Councillor Pierre Esber)

 

RESOLVED: Lord Mayor, Councillor Esber and Councillor Garrard

(a)   That Council recognises all Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) winners and finalists based in the City of Parramatta LGA on their outstanding efforts, showcasing their ability to innovate and adapt amongst a very competitive field of candidates.

(b)    That the Lord Mayor write to all WSABE winners based in the City of Parramatta LGA to congratulate them on their awards.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS - MATTER OF URGENCY

 

Councillor Humphries sought a Suspension of Standing Orders to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding a Daily Telegraph article titled “Better Education analysis reveals NSW’s top 50 Primary Schools”, published on 22 October 2023.

 

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Esber agreed that the matter was a Matter of Urgency, and allowed the matter to be considered by Council.

 

MATTER OF URGENCY

TOP 50 PRIMARY SCHOOLS in nsw

 

 

MATTER OF URGENCY: TOP 50 PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NSW

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Humphries and Councillor Garrard

That the Lord Mayor write to the Parramatta LGA primary schools listed in the top 50 Primary Schools and congratulate them on their achievements.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION

RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Wearne and Councillor Garrard

That Council resume Standing Orders.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

Note:        Council resumed Standing Orders at 6.50pm.

 

 

9.    Public Forum

 

Speaker

Report No.

Report Title

1.

Cheryl Bates

Item 14.1

Notice of Motion – Heritage Review for City of Parramatta

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PROCEDURAL MOTION

order of business

RESOLVED: Councillor Garrard and Councillor Siviero

That in accordance with Clause 8.2 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Council amend the Order of Business for this meeting, to allow for Item 14.1 to be considered as the next item of business.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

14.  Notices of Motion

Note:        Councillor Davis arrived to the meeting at 7.14pm, during the Consideration of Item 14.1 (Heritage Review for City of Parramatta).

14.1

Heritage Review for City of Parramatta

(Report of Councillor Michelle Garrard)

 

MOTION: Councillor Garrard and Councillor Siviero

(a)    That the Chief Executive Officer prepare a scope that includes an estimated cost and timeline for the preparation of a comprehensive heritage review for the Parramatta local government area. The comprehensive heritage review should include, but not be limited to a review of heritage listings and heritage related controls including those that apply to Heritage Conservation Areas.

(b)     That this scope be presented to Councillors before 31 March 2024 to inform the 2024/2025 DPOP and budget processes.

 

AMENDMENT: Councillor MacLean and DLM Councillor Prociv

 

(a)       That the Chief Executive Officer prepare a scope that includes an estimated cost and timeline for the preparation of a comprehensive heritage review for the Parramatta local government area. The comprehensive heritage review should include, but not be limited to a review of heritage listings and heritage related controls including those that apply to Heritage Conservation Areas.

(b)       That this scope be presented to Councillors before 31 March 2024 to inform the 2024/2025 DPOP and budget processes.

(c)        That the Chief Executive Officer also provide, as part of the scoping report, details regarding the current provision of Heritage Advisory Services to Council, including any permanent staffing and resourcing requirements that may be needed to meet future demand.

Record of Voting:

For the Amendment: Lord Mayor, Councillor Esber, Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Prociv, Councillors Bradley, Davis, MacLean and Noack

 

Against the Amendment: Councillors Garrard, Green, Humphries, Pandey, Siviero, Valjak, Wearne and Wang

 

On being put to the Meeting, voting on the Amendment six (6) votes FOR the and eight (8) votes AGAINST. The Amendment was LOST.

 

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Garrard and Councillor Siviero

(a)    That the Chief Executive Officer prepare a scope that includes an estimated cost and timeline for the preparation of a comprehensive heritage review for the Parramatta local government area. The comprehensive heritage review should include, but not be limited to a review of heritage listings and heritage related controls including those that apply to Heritage Conservation Areas.

(b)     That this scope be presented to Councillors before 31 March 2024 to inform the 2024/2025 DPOP and budget processes.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

Question Taken on Notice (Clr Garrard) – Item 14.1 Heritage Review for City of Parramatta

·       Does Council allow the installation of solar panels on heritage listed buildings?


 

10.  Petitions

Councillor Noack tabled a petition signed by the residents of the Rosehill Ward,

 

·     69  people signed the petition calling on Council to stop traffic entering Albert Street Granville from Parramatta Road.

 

A copy of the Petition is ON FILE.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

 

Note:        At 7.25pm, Councillor Donna Davis declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary interest in relation to Item 12.1 (Submissions to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney and the NSW Legislative Assembly Inquiry into the Sydney Metro West Projects) for the reasons that she is an elected member of the Legislative Assembly and the State Member of the electorate Parramatta. Councillor Davis will leave the room during Council’s consideration of this matter and will not participate in the discussion or voting.

 

 

11.  Rescission Motions

There were no Recission Motions.

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION

DEALING WITH ITEMS BY EXCEPTION

 

RESOLVED:  Councillor MacLean and Councillor Siviero

That, in accordance with Section 13 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Council resolve to adopt the following items in accordance with the recommendations as printed, without debate:

·       Item 12.2: Investment Report for September 2023

·       Item 12.3: Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Statistics

·       Item 13.3: Public Exhibition of Draft Hoarding Policy and Draft Tower Crane Policy

·       Item 13.4: Adoption of Petitions Policy

·       Item 13.6: Status Update on Report – Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment – Harris Park

·       Item 13.7: Appointment of Community Member to Access Advisory Committee

·       Item 13.8: Late Report: Presentation of the Audited 2022-2023 Annual Financial Statements

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous


 

12.2

Investment Report for September 2023

(Report of Tax and Treasury Accountant)

 

RESOLVED:  Councillor MacLean and Councillor Siviero

That Council receive and note the Investment Report for September 2023.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

12.3

Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Statistics

(Report of Internal Ombudsman)

 

RESOLVED:  Councillor MacLean and Councillor Siviero

That Council receives and notes the annual report to the NSW Office of Local Government on Code of Conduct Complaints for the period 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

13.3

Public Exhibition of Draft Hoarding Policy and Draft Tower Crane Policy

(Report of Policy Officer)

 

RESOLVED:  Councillor MacLean and Councillor Siviero

(a)    That the draft Tower Crane Policy and Guidelines and draft Hoarding Policy and Guidelines 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 Tower Crane Policy and Guidelines and draft Hoarding Policy and Guidelines for public exhibition to give effect to Council’s resolution.

(c)    That the outcome of the public exhibition be reported to Council.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

13.4

Adoption of Petitions Policy

(Report of Policy Officer)

 

RESOLVED:  Councillor MacLean and Councillor Siviero

That Council adopts the Petitions Policy 2023 as attached to this report.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

13.6

Status Update on Report - Proposed Suburb Boundary Adjustment - Harris Park

(Report of Senior Project Officer)

 

RESOLVED:  Councillor MacLean and Councillor Siviero

That this matter be further deferred to the 6 November 2023 Council meeting.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

13.7

Appointment of Community Member to Access Advisory Committee

(Report of Community Capacity Building Officer)

 

RESOLVED:  Councillor MacLean and Councillor Siviero

That Council appoint Tony Walker as a Committee Member of the Access Advisory Committee, for the remaining period of this Council term.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

13.8

LATE REPORT: Presentation of the Audited 2022-2023 Annual Financial Statements

(Report of Acting Financial Accounting, Treasury & Payables Manager)

 

RESOLVED:  Councillor MacLean and Councillor Siviero

(a)    That Council authorises the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor, Chief Executive Officer and Responsible Accounting Officer to sign the following:

1.     2022-23 General Purpose Financial Statements – Statement by Councillors and Management;

2.     2022-23 Special Purpose Financial Statements – Statement by Councillors and Management

(b)    That Council receive and note the Draft Engagement Closing Report for the 2022-23 Annual Financial Statements.

(c)    That Council authorises the release of the audited 2022-23 Annual Financial Statements to the Office of Local Government and for public exhibition.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous


 

Note:        Due to disclosing a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to the next matter (Item 12.1: Submissions to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney, and the NSW Legislative Assembly Inquiry into the Sydney Metro West Project), Councillor Davis left the meeting at 7.26pm.

12.  Reports to Council - For Notation

 

12.1

Submissions to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney, and the NSW

Legislative Assembly Inquiry into the Sydney Metro West Project

(Report of Transport Planning Manager)

 

Note:      Councillor Davis disclosed a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to the this Item and did not participate in the discussion or voting.

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Siviero and Councillor Garrard

That Council notes the following submissions made to the:

(a)    NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into the current and future public transport needs in Western Sydney at Attachment 1.

(b)    NSW Legislative Assembly Inquiry into Sydney Metro West project at Attachment 2.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

Note:        Councillor Davis returned to the meeting at 7.34pm.

13.  Reports to Council - For Council Decision

 

13.1

Minutes of the Parramatta Traffic Committee meeting held on 20 September 2023

(Report of Acting Traffic & Transport Manager)

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Noack and Councillor Green

(a)    That Council notes the minutes of the Parramatta Traffic Committee held on 20 September 2023, provided at Attachment 1.

(b)    That Council approve the recommendations of the Parramatta Traffic Committee from the meeting held on 20 September 2023 provided at Attachment 1 and in this report, with the exception of item 2 part 1 and item 2 part 2(i) and noting the following financial implications for each item.

I.     ITEM 2309 A1 MACQUARIE STREET, PARRAMATTA – LEIGH MEMORIAL CHURCH FOOTPATH PARKING      
The proposal is for Council to issue a permit to allow Leigh Memorial Church ceremonial vehicles to park on the footpath of Macquarie Street. The administrative works involved in processing the permit are to be undertaken by Council staff using existing resources. Any subsequent construction works that may be required to provide a suitable area on the footpath for this parking space is to be organised by the Church at no cost to Council.

 

II.    ITEM 2309 A2 WIGRAM STREET, HARRIS PARK – DIWALI FAIR 2023
The proposed Diwali event scheduled to be held on Saturday 18 November 2023 will be delivered by the Event Organisers, Little India Australia and Little India Harris Park Business Association, and will be at no cost to Council. Therefore, this matter has no direct financial impact upon Council's budget.

(c)    That the proposed Diwali Fair event scheduled to be held in Wigram Street, Harris Park on Saturday 18 November 2023 be classified as Class 2 Events in accordance with Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 9: Transport Control Systems - Strategies and Operations (Table 5.4 – Special Event Planning Matrix) and Transport for NSW Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

13.2

Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group meeting held on 20 September 2023

(Report of Acting Traffic & Transport Manager)

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Noack and Councillor Green

(a)    That Council notes the minutes of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group meeting held on 20 September 2023, as provided at Attachment 1.

(b)    That Council approve the recommendations of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group meeting held 20 September 2023 as provided at Attachment 1 and in this report, noting the following financial implications of each item.

 

I.       ITEM 2309 B1 HILL ROAD, WENTWORTH POINT – UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON HILL ROAD

This report only provides an update on the proposed traffic improvements and other proposed works on Hill Road and Bennelong Parkway, Wentworth Point and Sydney Olympic Park. Therefore, this matter has no financial impact upon Council's budget.

 

II.      ITEM 2309 B2 HILL ROAD, WENTWORTH POINT – REQUEST FOR A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

This report is for information only and does not commit Council to any projects. Should it be determined to install new raised pedestrian crossings in Hill Road, Council will explore funding opportunities to deliver the works.

 

III.     ITEM 2309 B3 GRANVILLE HIGH PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY AREA (HPAA) – TRAFFIC STUDY

The cost of the Granville HPAA study was $24,722.50. This study was 100% funded by the NSW Government under its Safe Speeds in High Pedestrian Activity and Local Areas Program.

 

IV.     ITEM 2309 B4 CARLINGFORD ROAD, RAY ROAD AND RAWSON STREET, EPPING – PROPOSED TIME EXTENSION OF THE ‘NO RIGHT TURN’ RESTRICTION FOR EASTBOUND MOTORISTS

This report requests TfNSW to make changes to the timing of the existing ‘No Right turn’ restrictions in Carlingford Road at Ray Road and Rawson Street, Epping traffic signals. Therefore, this matter has no financial impact upon Council's budget.

 

V.      ITEM 2309 B5 PROJECTS RECENTLY COMPLETED, PROJECTS CURRENTLY FUNDED AND PROJECTS LISTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUTURE FUNDING

There are no financial implications to Council as a result of this report.

 

VI.     ITEM 2309 B6 – NO RIGHT RESTRICTION IN PARK PARADE, PARRAMATTA AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PARRAMATTA AQUATIC CENTRE CARPARK

There are no financial implications to Council as a result of this report.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

Question Taken on Notice (Clr Noack) – Item 13.2 Minutes of the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group meeting held on 20 September 2023

·     How many meetings has Council had with the developer ‘Sekisui’ and can they give a report on what has happened at those meeting and how hopeful is

13.5

Adoption of Amended City of Parramatta Council Ward Boundaries

(Report of Chief Governance & Risk Officer)

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Garrard and Councillor Wearne

That Council:

(a)    receives and notes the outcomes from the public exhibition of the proposed ward boundaries (Attachment 1),

(b)    adopts the proposed ward boundaries (Attachment 2) for implementation prior to the local government elections to be held in September 2024;

(c)    advises the NSW Electoral Commission of its decision; and

(d)    advises affected residents of the changes to their ward.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 


 

 

14.  Notices of Motion

 

14.1

Heritage Review for City of Parramatta

(Report of Councillor Michelle Garrard)

 

RESOLVED: Councillor Garrard and Councillor Siviero

(a)    That the Chief Executive Officer prepare a scope that includes an estimated cost and timeline for the preparation of a comprehensive heritage review for the Parramatta local government area. The comprehensive heritage review should include, but not be limited to a review of heritage listings and heritage related controls including those that apply to Heritage Conservation Areas.

(b)     That this scope be presented to Councillors before 31 March 2024 to inform the 2024/2025 DPOP and budget processes.

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

15.  Questions with Notice

 

15.1

Questions Taken on Notice at the 9 October 2023 Council Meeting.

(Report of Council Secretariat & Policy Officer)

 

RESOLVED: Councillor MacLean and Councillor Noack

That Council receive and note the responses provided to the questions taken on notice at the 9 October 2023 Council Meeting.

 

QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE

 

Clr Pandey asked a question on Item 13.2 Deferred from OCM 28 August 2023 – Audit of Sporting Facilities and Amenities (Female Friendly)

 

·     Regarding State and Federal funding, how much funding has Council received throughout this term of Council regarding upgrading of sporting facilities and amenities (specifically ‘female friendly’)?

 

Acting Executive Director City Assets and Operations Response

 

Council has received approximately $7,530,881 in grants for six (6) separate projects that can be directly linked to improving ‘female friendly’ participation including pavilion/amenities and other works.

 

The below projects have specifically mentioned ‘female friendly’ improvements   within the grant applications or were focused on a ‘female friendly’ outcome. 

 

 

 

 

Name of Grant

Provider

Project

Amount

ATP Tennis Legacy Fund 

State Government and Tennis NSW 

Timbergetters Reserve - Tennis Lighting 

$16,204

Greater Cities Sports Facility Fund 2020/21 

State Government 

Peggy Womersley Reserve -Sportsground Pavilion 

$1,000,000

Greater Cities Sports Facility Fund 2021/22 

State Government 

Newington Reserve -Sportsground Pavilion 

$1,000,000

West Invest 

State Government 

Somerville Park -Sports Field Lighting  

$200,000 for improved lighting from a total project cost $4,570,103 

West Invest 

State Government 

Max Ruddock -Reserve Amenities Building  

$5,200,000 (for total project) 

Female Friendly Community Sports Facilities 

State Government  

Caber Park Tennis Court lighting   

$114,677

 

 

Total 

$7,530,881 

 

Additionally, projects that have received grant funding of over $18,000,000 for sporting infrastructure that provided improvements for all genders, however did not specifically call out ‘female friendly’ participation within the grant application, include; 

 

Name of Grant

Provider

Project

Amount

LRCI Round 1 

Federal Government 

Caber Park Court - Re-Surfacing 

$80,000

LRCI Round 2 

Federal Government 

Dundas Park - Multi-Purpose Court 

$250,000

Multi-Sport Facility Fund 

State Government: Office of Sport 

Newington Reserve -Sport and Recreation Facility   

$5,000,000

West Invest  

State Government  

Doyle Ground -Sporting Field Re-build  

$8,317,000 (for total project) 

West Invest 

State Government 

Somerville Park -Sports Field  

$4,570,103 (for total project)

 

 

Total 

$18,217,103 

 

 

 

Deputy Lord Mayor, Clr Prociv asked a question on Item 13.4 Rate Category Adjustments

 

·        Can a report be provided to Council on how any staggered rate increases would work?

 

 

 

 

 

Executive Director Finance and Information Response

 

A report will be prepared in coming months along with additional discussion opportunities at an upcoming Finance Committee and workshop/s.

 

 

Clr Garrard asked a question on Urgency Motion - Provision of Disabled Parking Facilities

 

·        When is the Car Parking Strategy due to be submitted to Council?

 

Acting Executive Director Property and Place Response

 

The CBD Carpark Strategy was adopted by Council in April 2022 with a suite of short, medium and long-term actions to enhance the CBD car parking experience (https://participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/cbd-parking).

 

Council staff are continuing to work through the implementation of the multi-level and on-street car park upgrades including both technology and physical upgrades. The CBD Carpark Strategy is not scheduled for review in 2023 as it is in the implementation phase, though progress of delivery against the short-term and medium-term actions will be reviewed in 2024.

 

The long-term action (two years +) is to “develop a feasibility study for the redevelopment of the former Fennell Street car park site as a commercial development that includes public parking.”

 

 

Clr Darley asked a question on Item 15.2 Protection from Extreme Heat

 

·        Does Council still run the proactive program “Cool Parramatta”?

 

Executive Director Community Services Response 

 

Council no longer runs the Cool Parramatta Project. While the Cool Parramatta Project has come to an end, Council will be delivering a communications campaign to promote awareness around heat risk for the community.

 

Record of Voting:

For the Motion: Unanimous

 

 

16. CLOSED SESSION

There were no items considered in closed session at this meeting.

 


 

 

17.  CONCLUSION OF MEETING

The meeting concluded at 7.47pm.

This page and the preceding 16 pages are the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday, 23 October 2023 and are to be confirmed on Monday, 6 November 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

Chairperson