Late Items Agenda of Council - Monday, 12 August 2024

Council 12 August 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO

8 Minutes of the Lord Mayor

8.1 Parramatta District Cricket Club Book... 4

8.2 Parramatta the Cradle City's List of One Hundred Firsts Book....................... 6

8.3 Camp Quality's Big, Big, Big Walk for Little Kids................ 8

8.4 Making a Difference for Christmas (Shirley Wehbe Lunch).................... 9

8.5 Congratulations on Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW and Urban Property Group Awards for Excellence Award. 10

9 Public Forum

9.1 SPEAKER 1: Item: 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 12

9.2 SPEAKER 2: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 15

9.3 SPEAKER 3: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 17

9.4 SPEAKER 4: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 19

9.5 SPEAKER 5: Item 14.1 - Peninsula Park, 9 Burroway Road, Wentworth Point..................... 21

9.6 PUBLIC FORUM SUBMISSION : Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2025 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 23

9.7 PUBLIC FORUM SUBMISSION: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 25

9.8 PUBLIC FORUM SUBMISSION: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 27

9.9 PUBLIC FORUM SUBMISSION: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 28

13 Reports to Council - For Council Decision

13.9.1 SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)............................. 30

15 Questions with Notice

15.1 Cost of Legal Actions Taken by Councillors in 2021-2024........ 85

15.2 Councillor Kellie Darley v City of Parramatta - Supreme Court No. 2024/00266362.... 87

15.3 West Epping Park Synthetic Sports Fields.................... 88

15.4 Councillor Service Requests for 2021 - 2024..................... 89

Council 12 August 2024 Item 8.1

MINUTE OF THE LORD MAYOR

ITEM NUMBER 8.1

SUBJECT Parramatta District Cricket Club Book

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REPORT OF Lord Mayor Councillor Pierre Esber

CSP THEME: Accessible

workshop/briefing date: Nil

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Lord Mayoral Minute is to recognise the new publication, ‘A True Blue Tale’, a book documenting over 180 years of Parramatta District Cricket Club history, and its significance to Parramatta’s recorded history and heritage.

Recommendation:

(a) That Council recognise the longstanding Parramatta District Cricket Club and its historic connections to the Parramatta LGA as the oldest living cricket club in NSW.

(b) That Council commend Parramatta District Cricket Club on their new publication, ‘A True Blue Tale’, a historical record documenting over 180 years of local cricket history, written by local historian and cricketer Tom Wood.

BACKGROUND

1. Parramatta District Cricket Club is the oldest living cricket club in NSW and maintains its historic connections to the Parramatta LGA. To that end, local historian and cricketer Tom Wood, has recently written ‘A True Blue Tale’, a historical record documenting over 180 years of Parramatta District Cricket Club.

2. Newspapers references show that the Parramatta District Cricket Club played games in 1840, but the club has nominated its official inception date as 11^th September 1843 (a match vs. Liverpool) because it was the first time a full match scoresheet was published in the press. In November 2018 Parramatta held its 175^th Anniversary Dinner at the Rydges Hotel Parramatta. The club is now 181 years old.

3. In 1862 the Club President Dr. George Hogarth Pringle gained permission for the club to build a cricket field on the site of what is now CommBank Stadium. With ‘picks and shovels’ the hearty cricketers took 12 months to perform the task and in March 1863 their labours were rewarded with the first match on their home-ground – ‘Marrieds vs. Singles’.

4. On the 11th of April 1867, Parramatta played the famous Australian Aboriginal team that was to win acclaim as the first team of Australian crickets to tour the United Kingdom (1868). Parramatta won the match by 16 runs.

5. Between 1881 and 1891 Parramatta played six matches against the touring English International teams – the only Sydney club to do so. In 1891 local Bank Officer and Parramatta player Joseph Wilson bowled the legendary Dr. W.G. Grace for ‘duck’. In the 1884 match Parramatta fast bowler Percy Maybury grabbed a remarkable 9/81.

6. Many talented players have represented Parramatta including the first of its 19 Test and International representatives, Frank Iredale in the 1890s. Other early stars were Gerry Hazlitt, Les Pye, ‘Mudgee’ Cranney, Gar and Mick Waddy, W.P. Howell, Ron James and Ray Rowe.

7. In 1958, Parramatta’s first grade captain, the locally raised and educated Richie Benaud, was elected captain of Australia’s Test team to take on England for the renowned Ashes. This was a great honour for both the club and the district.

8. In 1893/94 Parramatta was one of the eight foundation clubs of the NSW Premier Cricket Competition (then known as Electorate cricket) – said to be the strongest club cricket in the world.

9. Numerous City of Parramatta Mayors or Councillors have contributed to the life of the Parramatta District Cricket Club, including:

a. Richard Harper – Mayor (1867), Player (1860s)

b. Joseph Booth – Mayor (1882-3), Alderman 10 years & Parramatta Borough Treasurer 9 years, Player (1870s).

c. Charles J. Byrnes – State MP, Several terms as Mayor (1860s-1880s), President of Parramatta Cricket Club (1893-1908).

d. Phillip Henry Jeffery – Mayor (1939-48), City Alderman (28 years), President (16 years: 1940-53, 1921-24), Player (1918-24).

e. Robert Paul Elliott – Federal MP, Mayor (1984-86), Player (1974-75).

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

10. There are no further financial implications for Council arising as a result of this Lord Mayoral Minute.

Lord Mayor Councillor Pierre Esber

Attachments:

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 8.2

MINUTE OF THE LORD MAYOR

ITEM NUMBER 8.2

SUBJECT Parramatta the Cradle City's List of One Hundred Firsts Book

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REPORT OF Lord Mayor Councillor Pierre Esber

CSP THEME: Welcoming

workshop/briefing date: Nil

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Lord Mayoral Minute is to recognise the new publication, ‘The Colonial Nation’s First Big Steps: Parramatta the Cradle City’s List of One Hundred Firsts’, a book documenting one hundred milestones for Parramatta, and its significance to Parramatta’s recorded history and heritage.

Recommendation:

(a) That Council recognise the new publication, ‘The Colonial Nation’s First Big Steps: Parramatta the Cradle City’s List of One Hundred Firsts’, a book documenting one hundred milestones for Parramatta, written by local historian Gary John Carter in collaboration with various Parramatta heritage groups.

(b) That the Lord Mayor send a copy of the book to high schools in the Parramatta LGA to encourage greater interaction with Parramatta’s history and heritage amongst the next generation, in honour of Children’s Book Week from 17-23 August.

BACKGROUND

1. ‘The Colonial Nation’s First Big Steps: Parramatta the Cradle City’s List of One Hundred Firsts’, is a recently published book documenting one hundred milestones for Parramatta, written by local historian Gary John Carter in collaboration with various Parramatta heritage groups.

2. The work is a collaboration of research, help and knowledge from various Parramatta heritage groups. On the Parramatta Female Factory ‘Riot Day’ in 2022 Gary John Carter and a group of local history aficionados were talking about compiling a list of achievements and the first steps that led to Parramatta being acknowledged as the Nation’s Cradle City. This book is the end result after two years of research.

3. The book lists one hundred firsts associated with colonial Parramatta, the interaction with local Indigenous custodians the Burramattagal Dharug people and other stories up to and including the Alfred St Bridge in 2024, a diagonal pedestrian bridge across the Parramatta River.

4. The following list is a selection of stories from the book.

a. First settlement after landing at Sydney Cove, Parramatta 1788.

b. First successful Parramatta farmer and wheat harvest Henry Dodd 1789.

c. First piano and lessons in Parramatta 1791.

d. First identified and organised Aboriginal resistance in Parramatta, Pemulwuy 1797.

e. First major wool industry John and Elizabeth Macarthur 1801.

f. First grape vines for wine production, Parramatta 1801.

g. First public brewery Parramatta 1804.

h. First recorded horse race in Australia; Parramatta 1810.

i. First Australian Parramatta-born novelist, John Lang born 1818.

j. First Agriculture Society, Parramatta 1822.

k. First Parramatta entrepreneurs in Australia 1825.

l. First Parramatta female industrial action in Australia, and women’s riot 1827.

m. First Novice Nun to be Professed in Australia 1839 Xavier Williams.

n. First pilots licence William Hart Penrith to Parramatta flight 1911.

o. First Australian female architect, engineer, and early aviator, Florence Mary Taylor.

p. First Hindu temple in Australia – Auburn near Parramatta in 1977

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

5. The proposed purchase of books can be funded from the existing Lord Mayor and Councillor Support Budget 2024/25 (the estimated budget cost at approximately $30 per book for 18 secondary schools in the Parramatta LGA is $540.00).

Lord Mayor Councillor Pierre Esber

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 8.5

MINUTE OF THE LORD MAYOR

ITEM NUMBER 8.5

SUBJECT Congratulations on Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW and Urban Property Group Awards for Excellence Award

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REPORT OF Lord Mayor Councillor Pierre Esber

CSP THEME: Thriving

workshop/briefing date: Nil

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Lord Mayoral Minute is to congratulate City of Parramatta staff and Walker Corporation on winning the 2024 Urban Renewal Project of the Year Award for Parramatta Square at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW and Urban Property Group Awards for Excellence.

Recommendation:

(a) That Council congratulate City of Parramatta staff and Walker Corporation on winning the 2024 Urban Renewal Project of the Year Award for Parramatta Square at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW and Urban Property Group Awards for Excellence.

(b) That Council commend the Council officers involved in these excellent projects on their outstanding efforts.

BACKGROUND

1. The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW and Urban Property Group Awards for Excellence recognise innovation, sustainability, industry leadership and excellence in urban development across NSW and the ACT.

2. One of Western Sydney’s most recognisable meeting places and public domains, Parramatta Square, claimed the State’s top urban development award on 27 July 2024.

3. Parramatta Square was named the 2024 Urban Renewal Project of the Year at the Urban Development Institute of Australia New South Wales (UDIA NSW) & Urban Property Group Awards for Excellence in Sydney.

4. Parramatta Square is a major urban renewal project renowned for its premium design, first-class amenity and transport connectivity, which has set a new benchmark for Australian placemaking.

5. Parramatta Square contains four premium A-Grade commercial towers with 240,000 square metres of new office and retail space around 10,000 square metres of public domain. It is home to large corporations and organisations such as National Australia Bank (NAB), ABC, Walker Corporation, NSW Government and Western Sydney University’s city campus.

6. PHIVE and Parramatta Town Hall are key community and civic hubs at Parramatta Square while public art, such as Place of the Eels by Sean Cordiero and Claire Healy, and Reko Rennie’s Where the Eels Lie Down, and the Dharug Circle have been installed to tell the story of the City over thousands of years, completing a 20-year vision for the City.

7. It is recommended that Council commend the officers involved in these projects on their outstanding efforts.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION FOR COUNCIL

8. There are no new financial implications for Council as a result of this Lord Mayoral Minute.

Lord Mayor Councillor Pierre Esber

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 9.1

PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM NUMBER 9.1

SUBJECT SPEAKER 1: Item: 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)

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FROM Matt Mushalik

Dear Lord Mayor and Councillors,

I am speaking on Item 13.9, the paper Parramatta 2050.

This paper mentions several game changers. But the most important game changer, namely the evolving energy crisis is not mentioned and no calculations have been made whether future power and energy supplies are sufficient to implement the proposals in this paper.

The Council’s summary of submissions attachment to item 13.9 responded to my submission on this problem by saying that this is high-level, aspirational vision document and that details can be considered later.

Well, energy is NOT a detail and it is of strategic importance. In fact the availability of energy is a PRE-CONDITION for anything the Council proposes and approves.

Energy is the economy and the economy is energy. Any document ignoring this is of very limited value.

Since the Council meeting on 22/7/24 in which a massive apartment tower complex in Carlingford was approved there were 2 power price spike events. The event on 5 Aug lasted for more than 2 hours with up to $17,500/ MWh. In both cases NSW coal powered plants were maxed out. The details are on my website crudeoilpeak.info

Tony Wood, an energy consultant recently said on ABC TV in relation to growing power demand from data centres that if this additional demand is not met with increasing supplies then prices go up. The same can be said for all projects with additional power demand.

So what has to be done?

Council (and in fact ALL Councils) should establish and maintain a data base of energy consuming projects (tagged by their stages “proposed”, “planned”, “under approval”, “under construction”) with at least 3 metrics:

· Peak power demand in winter in MW

· Peak power demand in summer in MW

· Annual consumption in MWh

The database should be a real time dashboard managed jointly by the NSW Departments of Energy and Planning, accessible by the public so that everyone knows where we are. The total demand would then have to be compared to the future power supplies. If demand is higher than supplies no more projects can be approved.

Future power supplies will of course depend on future gas supplies for the gas peaking plants which are absolutely necessary to keep the lights on after sunset in winter and on hot days during summer. Conventional gas production in Victoria has already peaked in 2017 and AEMO warns of steep declines in the next years.

It is not clear where the gas will come from given that massive amounts of gas are exported in Gladstone and even if such exports were reduced the pipeline capacity for gas flows to the South are limited.

How desperate the situation is can be seen from the NSW government decision to underwrite Eraring. Please note that this applies to only 6 TWh pa while Eraring’s output in the last 12 months was 15 TWh. This means that only 38% are underwritten. Who will reduce power demand for the other 62%?

The NSW government will do anything to keep the coal plants going. But these aging plants (so many times mentioned in the news but never really understood) will run out of spare parts for turbines, generators and cooling systems. Retooling will be expensive if not economically unviable and would take 3-4 years. So coal plant capacity will go down accordingly.

On the 3rd energy front, our economy utterly depends on petrol, diesel and jet fuel. Diesel is the most important fuel to keep the economy going. Australian diesel consumption increased by 3.5 % pa since 2010.

How will that continue in future? Parramatta 2050 has not calculated what the diesel demand will be in the Parramatta LGA, given all the massive excavation and construction projects underway and proposed (metros, skyscrapers etc.)

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STAFF RESPONSE

There is no Staff Response

Attachments:

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 9.2

PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM NUMBER 9.2

SUBJECT SPEAKER 2: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)

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FROM Judy Greenwood

Lord Mayor and Councillors,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

NPRAG would like to address the Council regarding 2050 Vision Strategy.

Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I'm Judy Greenwood, a resident of North Parramatta. I'm also a senior public servant and hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering. I’m here to share concerns raised by the North Parramatta Resident Action Group (NPRAG), about the Draft Parramatta 2050 Vision. Our aim is to ensure that the future of our city is inclusive, well-considered and adequately resourced.

First and foremost, NPRAG emphasises the need for detailed information on population growth, urban makeup, and the environmental and social impacts of proposed changes. Without data, it's impossible to develop a useful vision that the community, council and councillors can support.

Parramatta 2050 must consider the diverse needs of all stakeholders, including children, young people, and the elderly. Unfortunately, these groups appear to be overlooked in the current draft. Our letter highlights critical areas that are missing from the vision, such as early childhood facilities, parklands, and services for our growing elderly population.

These essential council services should have been prioritised. Past failures in these areas, like the failure to secure an extension to Parramatta Park, underscore the need for immediate action rather than more promises.

Moreover, NPRAG points out that Parramatta 2050 lacks a cost estimation and proposed funding source for the initiatives. With an outstanding backlog of over $1 billion in unfunded works, it’s crucial that the Council focuses on addressing critical community needs rather than promoting activities that serve specific agendas.

Parramatta 2050 completely ignores the opportunities posed by Significant Colonial and European Heritage in the area. Key historical sites such as Old Government House, St John’s Church and the Fleet St Precinct, amongst others are at risk. Preserving these landmarks is vital to maintaining and benefitting from our city’s rich history.

The ideas for Silverwater and Rosehill-Camellia are idealistic and don't consider the current challenges and strategic value of industrial employment areas. Parramatta needs a mixture of employment and industries.

Council should strongly advocate to the State Gov to transfer the Olympic Stadium and the Wentworth Point areas to be directly under its control. It is hard to promote a vision when SOPA is directing the development mix.

Parramatta 2050 presents as a marketing document, not a carefully considered plan to provide for the uncharacterised future population.

NPRAG is concerned about the transparency of the drafting process, unsubstantiated data and lack of clarity in the proposed next steps.

In conclusion, NPRAG believes the Draft Parramatta 2050 Vision is fundamentally flawed. It lacks broad community input, fails to address crucial needs, and does not provide a clear, actionable plan. We urge the Council to revisit and revise the draft with a data driven focus on inclusivity, transparency, and practicality. We anticipate our concerns will be addressed in a subsequent revised document.

Thank you for your attention to these important matters.

STAFF RESPONSE

There is no staff response.

Attachments:

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 9.3

PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM NUMBER 9.3

SUBJECT SPEAKER 3: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)

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FROM Anthony Mazza

On behalf of the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, we have reviewed the vision for Parramatta 2050 and would like to express our support for the progressive and inclusive future it outlines for our city.

This long-term strategic vision positions Parramatta as a vibrant hub, delivering exciting opportunities for generations to come with its forward-thinking approach.

The focus on sustainable development, infrastructure enhancement, and cultural enrichment is indeed commendable.

With the significant population growth that Parramatta is expected to experience, it is important to consider the influx of diverse communities that will be calling Parramatta home. We would like to highlight the diverse and multicultural nature of Parramatta, which is one of our city's greatest assets. We believe that this diversity should be explored in more depth in the draft Parramatta 2050 plan. This should be celebrated and leveraged to enhance the cultural richness of our city. This could include multicultural festivals, sporting and event initiatives.

Parramatta Chamber is excited that Parramatta 2050 vision will have direct positive impact on our members and the business community. Benefits to our Members includes:

· Business Growth and Talent: The transformation of Parramatta into a global city will attract more businesses and consumers, providing a larger market for our members.

· Community Engagement: The vision encourages community engagement, which can lead to stronger relationships between businesses and the community.

· Innovation: The vision’s focus on acceleration beyond current thinking promotes innovation, which is key for businesses to stay competitive.

We look forward to working closely with the City of Parramatta council and key stakeholders to ensure we play our part in achieving the vision of Parramatta 2050. Together, we can create a future that not only meets the needs of our growing population but also celebrates the unique character and diversity of our city.

We believe that the Parramatta 2050 vision is not just a plan for the city’s future, but a roadmap for the prosperity of all businesses within our Chamber. We encourage our members to embrace this vision of transforming Parramatta into a Global city and the exciting opportunities it will create.

STAFF RESPONSE:

There is no staff response.

Council 12 August 2024 Item 9.4

PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM NUMBER 9.4

SUBJECT SPEAKER 4: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)

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FROM Ali Faraj

I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and pay my respect to elders past and present. My name is Ali Faraj and I’m the Executive General Manager- Community and Inclusion of the GWS GIANTS and I work closely with the team at the AFL who are heavily aligned to bringing the best of everything the code and game have to offer and be a part of strategic vision of Paramatta. and proud person of Parramatta council. I had a long history and journey within Parramatta and I’m excited to be here today to give my support to the transformative vision for our city's future. As we look ahead to 2050, Parramatta Council’s strategy to position Parramatta as the future CBD of Sydney is both ambitious and essential.

Parramatta has long been a vital part of Sydney’s identity, serving as the economic and cultural heart of the west. The Council's strategy to elevate Parramatta into Sydney’s premier CBD is a forward-thinking plan that will harness our city’s growth potential, foster innovation, and drive sustainable development. It gives every young person the ability to aspire to want to study, work or start a family in Parramatta. Long gone are the days where success in business, school or life had to be associated with Sydney CBD, Parramatta through this strategy will become the place of legacy for many to come.

The vision for Parramatta is more than just a strategic shift; it is a commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic community. It is focusing on infrastructure improvements and laying the groundwork for a thriving business hub. These investments will not only attract global enterprises but also support local startups and entrepreneurs, fuelling economic growth and job creation.

Parramatta is already a key transport hub with excellent connectivity, and its diverse population reflects the multicultural fabric of our city. Embracing Parramatta’s potential means harnessing this diversity to create a dynamic business environment that is inclusive and representative of all Sydneysiders.

The Parramatta Council’s 2050 strategy represents a bold step toward reimagining our city’s landscape. By investing in Parramatta’s potential, we are investing in a prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive future for all of Sydney. Let us rally behind this vision and work together to make Parramatta the vibrant heart of Sydney’s future.

In closing we the GIANTS and AFL have communicated our joint focus and commitment to working long term as a code and club to embed ourselves into Parramatta.

STAFF RESPONSE

There is no staff response.

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 9.5

PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM NUMBER 9.5

SUBJECT SPEAKER 5: Item 14.1 - Peninsula Park, 9 Burroway Road, Wentworth Point

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FROM Mark Green

Dear Lord Mayor and Councillors,

I wish to speak to you tonight about item 14.1 Peninsula Park.

I fully support Councillor Noack’s motion and want to thank the chamber for supporting Councillor Noack in this long campaign. I want to acknowledge the unwavering support we have received from former Rosehill Ward Councillor Siviero.

I also thank Councillors Valjak, Pandey and Lord Mayor Esber who have visited Wentworth Point and asked us to show them our facilities so they could get a better understanding.

I think that Councillor Noack has left no one in any doubt that the residents of Wentworth Point feel like we have been completely let down by various State Governments.

In 2004 the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources published the Homebush Bay West Development Control Plan it included three 1-hectare parks and a 4.8-hectare Peninsula Park in Wentworth Point.

In the same year, Auburn Council published its infrastructure plan with the same small parks and 4.8-hectare Peninsula Park. They levied the necessary mandatory developer contributions to pay for all the parks.

In 2014 the State Government signed the Peninsula Park Precinct Support Scheme funding agreement and paid Landcom $5 million to deliver Peninsula Park in full by December 2016.

Auburn Council even registered Covenants for the completion of Peninsula Park and a 1,000 sqm Community Centre.

This might have been enough to make most communities give up but the residents and particularly the parents in Wentworth Point know that sport is essential in keeping their children healthy and engaged with the community.

When COVID hit all the children were trapped in their apartments so the Wentworth Point parents found their own professional coach - Ms. Heba Aly and convinced her to provide sports training for their kids.

Heba had nowhere to train so she asked a local developer if she could use their carpark.
She arranged the involvement of professional sporting organisations - Sydney FC & GWS Giants and we now have regular clinics.

The community have now taken the next step and set up our own sports club. We have received amazing support from Council staff and other clubs but we are struggling to move forward because we simply have no playing fields in Wentworth Point.

Landcom is now seeking to bypass the Council and utilise ‘fast track’ development provisions designed for infill developments on underutilised land. Wentworth Point has thousands of young children and is the highest-density suburb in Australia.

This land is only vacant because of the broken promises of various governments.

It has been promised for desperately needed facilities for over 20 years and must be returned to the Wentworth Point community.

STAFF RESPONSE

There is no staff response.

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 9.6

PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM NUMBER 9.6

SUBJECT PUBLIC FORUM SUBMISSION : Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2025 (Advocacy Strategy)

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FROM Cheryl Bates OAM

My name is Cheryl Bates, and I speak for the National Trust Parramatta Branch.

Draft Parramatta2050 purported to outline Parramatta’s long-term strategic vision to position itself “as a vibrant hub delivering exciting opportunities for generations to come”.

The Branch saw an enormous oversight in the Draft document in relation to acknowledging, protecting, and celebrating the rich history and heritage of Parramatta.

Page 21 of the Finalised document states:

“Like many global cities, Global Parramatta is the home of exceptional natural and built heritage significance and that Global Parramatta is positioned to become a must-visit destination for cultural and heritage experiences.”

Although Parramatta2050 names world heritage sites, the city contains many State heritage items that will attract the non-business visitor. In May, the Branch proposed National listing for a precinct in Harris Park that could arguably be the most important colonial heritage area in Australia’s history. Sadly, we were unable to secure landowner agreement for one of the properties in the precinct. The recognition of the three properties as a group, and not as individual properties, is critical to tell the story of this significant area. Although disappointed by the landowner’s move, we will continue to pursue National listing for this precinct to further strengthen our heritage tourism offerings.

Our Branch is a member of Parramatta Heritage Partners who in their Strategic Plan 2021-2025 stated their Vision as:

“To be the organisation within the Parramatta LGA that co-operates to promote heritage across the city and, through the operation of their related heritage sites and tourism operations, promotes the City of Parramatta as a desirable visitor destination.”

In 2023, the Partners’ applied for a 2024 Council Heritage Grant and received a grant of $5,000 for a project to improve Parramatta’s heritage visitor experience. The grant has allowed standardised flags to be displayed outside sites open to visitors. In addition, they have produced a flyer now ready for printing 10,000 copies and these will be distributed at heritage properties as well as available through PHIVE.

Firstly, the Branch thanks Council for the greater acknowledgement of heritage in Parramatta2050 as this is now in keeping with the controls and requirements in Council’s Development Control Plan relating to heritage protection.

Secondly, on behalf of Parramatta Heritage Partners, we thank Council for your financial support to improve the promotion of heritage sites within the LGA.

STAFF RESPONSE

There is no staff response.

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 9.7

PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM NUMBER 9.7

SUBJECT PUBLIC FORUM SUBMISSION: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)

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FROM Professor Andy Marks

I welcome the opportunity, on behalf of Western Sydney University, to provide comment on the City of Parramatta Council’s draft vision statement, Parramatta 2050.

Western Sydney University supports the ambitions of City of Parramatta in establishing itself as an international exemplar, with its bold vision running parallel to the University’s economic plan for the region, Unlimited Potential.

We strongly support Council’s ambition to re-energise Parramatta City and cement it as dynamic place that supports Western Sydney’s once-in-a-generation economic and social transition. As a key partner in this endeavour, we will continue to leverage our strategic investments to catalyse economic development in Australia’s fastest growing, most diverse and youthful region.

Parramatta 2050 outlines Council’s ambitions to position Parramatta as a global city, and Western Sydney University believes that this can be done through establishing Parramatta as Asia Pacific’s Centre for Best-in-Class Education. This strategy will bring significant economic and social benefits to local business and communities in the area, leveraging the strength of Australia’s local and international education systems to transform lives.

Our written submission articulated the ambition for Western Sydney to become the nation’s economic powerhouse, with Parramatta at its core. The University believes that, through the vision outlined in Parramatta 2050, Parramatta can capitalise on the opportunity of the new Western Sydney International Airport, leveraging opportunities for economic transformation and acceleration. Western Sydney University looks forward to working closely with Council on its stated aim of addressing the City’s existing gaps in employment offerings, particularly for highly skilled workers and for women.

The focus of Parramatta’s growth should not simply be economic – it must be underpinned by better social and cultural outcomes in order to establish itself as a truly great place to work and live. This is why Council’s vision to establish Parramatta as the Epicentre of Creativity is so important. Western Sydney University’s Indigenous Centre of Excellence will play a critical role in the cultural fabric of Parramatta, sitting alongside the Powerhouse and the Riverside Theatre as an institution that supports creation, engagement and understanding.

Western Sydney University looks forward to continuing to work with City of Parramatta to bring this vision to life, in a way that delivers positive outcomes for local businesses and communities.

STAFF RESPONSE

There are no staff response.

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 13.9.1

PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM NUMBER 9.9

SUBJECT PUBLIC FORUM SUBMISSION: Item 13.9 Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)

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FROM Jim Sarantinos

On behalf of the Parramatta Eels, I would like to firstly acknowledge that the meeting tonight is on the land of the Dharug people, and I want to pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

The Parramatta Eels would like to place on record our support for the City of Parramatta Council’s bold and inspiring 2050 vision. This vision not only envisions a thriving, dynamic, and inclusive future for our great city but also places a strong emphasis on the power of sport to shape our community’s identity and cohesion.

The Parramatta 2050 vision highlights a commitment to major sporting events and a robust community sporting culture, both of which are integral to our values as a club. As a proud member of this community, we have always believed in the profound impact that sport can have on people’s lives.

It’s more than just a game; it’s about bringing people together, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating opportunities for all.

The City of Parramatta’s focus on being a destination for world-class sporting events aligns perfectly with our aspirations. These events not only provide entertainment but also act as a magnet, drawing visitors, generating economic activity, and showcasing Parramatta on the global stage. The Eels are at the forefront of promoting Parramatta as a premier destination for sports and culture.

The Council’s 2050 visions for enhancing community sporting infrastructure is something we are particularly excited about. By investing in grassroots sports and ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to engage in physical activity, we are laying the foundation for a healthier, more connected community.

The Eels are committed to playing our part in this, by not only excelling on the field but also by being active participants in community development and youth engagement programs.

We understand that the future of Parramatta is bright and filled with potential. The Parramatta 2050 vision is not just a plan for the city’s growth; it is a blueprint for creating a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous community where sports play a central role.

We are eager to continue our collaboration with the City and other stakeholders to bring this vision to life, ensuring that Parramatta becomes synonymous with sporting excellence and community spirit.

STAFF RESPONSE

There is no staff response.

REPORTS TO COUNCIL - FOR COUNCIL DECISION

ITEM NUMBER 13.9.1

SUBJECT SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Adoption of Parramatta 2050 (Advocacy Strategy)

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REPORT OF Group Manager City Strategic Planning

CSP THEME: INNOVATIVE

workshop/briefing date: Nil

PURPOSE:

This is a supplementary report to Item 13.9 on the Council Agenda for 12 August 2024.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) That Council note the results of public exhibition as detailed in Item 13.9.

(b) That Council adopt Parramatta 2050 as attached to this report (Attachment 1).

(c) That Council delegate to the CEO to make any minor and/or non-policy amendments to the document following its adoption.

BACKGROUND

1. This supplementary report to Item 13.9 of Council’s agenda for 12 August 2024 includes the following:

a. Attachment 1: Final recommended version of Parramatta 2050.

b. Attachment 2: Summary table detailing significant post-exhibition changes recommended.

2. At the time of publishing the agenda for this Council meeting, final Councillor feedback on the draft 2050 was still being compiled. The final recommended version of Parramatta 2050 now attached to this report at Attachment 1 contains the changes in response to feedback from Councillors as detailed below.

KEY CHANGES RECOMMENDED IN RESPONSE TO FEEDBACK

3. Given the generally positive feedback across consultation and engagement, the majority of the city-shaping ideas and initiatives set forth in the draft 2050 are not recommended to be amended. Nevertheless, several amendments are proposed which expand, enhance, clarify and/or pick up missed opportunities identified through community, external stakeholder, and Councillor feedback.

4. The most significant recommended amendments are summarised as follows:

a. The proposed Game Changers are grouped under the Strategic Directions to provide a stronger structure and greater clarity for readers.

b. The treatment of the Districts within the document is expanded to include the key moves proposed for all five proposed Districts within Global Parramatta (rather than just Camellia-Rosehill and Silverwater as previously detailed).

c. Initiatives relating to transport and becoming an unrivalled river city have been elevated in the document.

Attachment 2 details these and other significant post-exhibition amendments recommended and includes the rationale for each.

5. In addition to the proposed amendments highlighted above and in Attachment 2 a number of minor changes have been made throughout which generally enhance clarity and/or strengthen existing content. These minor changes do not substantially alter the structure or aims of the draft 2050 strategy.

THE NEED FOR A LONG TERM VISION/ADVOCACY STRATEGY

6. As highlighted in the original report in the business paper, the need for Parramatta 2050 is underpinned by a number of current critical planning matters including:

a. high speed rail;

b. discussions about the Metro link to the airport and additional stops; and

c. employment planning in a number of key precincts, particularly Westmead, Parramatta North and Sydney Olympic Park.

7. As an example of draft Parramatta 2050’s current relevance, a preliminary meeting has been held with senior representatives of the High Speed Rail Authority where draft Parramatta 2050 was discussed and options to progress towards rail stops in western Sydney were well-received.

8. A new business unit structure has also been implemented which mobilises resources to focus on renewed advocacy. Draft Parramatta 2050 provides the platform and direction for Council to achieve great outcomes for the City, businesses and the community through these new resourcing arrangements.

NEXT STEPS

9. This report recommends that Council endorse the Parramatta 2050 strategy at Attachment 1. Pending Council’s approval, the proposed immediate next steps include:

a. advocacy guided by the final endorsed strategy,

b. implementation planning for the vision’s aims, and

c. development of a draft evaluation and monitoring framework.

CONSULTATION & TIMING

Stakeholder Consultation

10. Community and stakeholder consultation is covered in detail in the original report (Item 13.9) to this meeting of Council and its attachments. The following stakeholder consultation has been undertaken in relation to this matter since finalising the content of the original report:

Date	Stakeholder	Stakeholder Comment	Council Officer Response	Responsibility
Late submission received 1 Aug 2024	MP Donna Davis	Broadly supportive of draft Parramatta 2050 and highlighted several related initiatives.	Noted.	A/GM City Strategic Planning
		The submission considered that the “economic pulling power” of the Parramatta Female Factory and Institutions Precinct and other significant heritage assets was “not fully realised in this draft”.	Similar issues were raised by other stakeholders during consultation; this has been addressed in the recommended version attached to this report.
7 Aug 2024	High Speed Rail Authority	Broadly supportive of draft Parramatta 2050.	Noted.	A/GM City Strategic Planning
		Requested a clarification to ensure references in the document are to ‘high speed rail’.	The final draft incorporates this clarification.

Councillor Consultation

11. The following additional Councillor consultation has been undertaken in response to requests from Councillors:

Date	Councillor	Councillor Comment	Council Officer Response	Responsibility
5 Aug 2024	Clr Pandey	Council officers met with the Councillor to discuss the recommended amendments. No further amendments were suggested by the Councillor.	No changes are recommended as a result of this consultation.	A/GM City Strategic Planning
6 Aug 2024	Clr Garrard	Suggestion to focus on Council’s core branding “AT Parramatta”.	The recommended document has been amended to reflect Council’s core branding.	A/GM City Strategic Planning
		Suggestion to elevate the contemporary art gallery key move with a more extensive discussion, position it within an ecosystem of cultural infrastructure of various sizes, and ensure that this initiative is clear within the document’s presentation.	The recommended document has been amended to expand discussion of this initiative and improve its clarity.
		Suggestion to particularly highlight literature as a key asset for the City.	Discussion of literature has been expanded into a key move as part of ‘The Epicentre of Culture and Creativity’ Game Changer in the recommended document.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL

12. There are no legal implications associated with this report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL

13. If Council resolves to approve this report in accordance with the proposed resolution, there are no unbudgeted financial or resource implications for Council.

Robert Cologna

Group Manager City Strategic Planning

Jennifer Concato

Executive Director City Planning and Design

Gail Connolly

Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:

1 ⇩	Parramatta 2050 (for adoption)	44 Pages
2 ⇩	Table of Significant Amendments to Parramatta 2050	7 Pages

REFERENCE MATERIAL

The exhibited version of Parramatta 2050 can be viewed at the following webpage:

https://participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/2050

Council 12 August 2024 Item 15.1

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

ITEM NUMBER 15.1

SUBJECT Cost of Legal Actions Taken by Councillors in 2021-2024

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REPORT OF Councillor Michelle Garrard

QUESTION WITH NOTICE

1. How many times has Councillor Darley taken legal action against the City of Parramatta Council in 2021-2024?

Executive Director Finance and Information response:

Councillor Darley has taken legal action against Council three times – the details are as follows:

i. NCAT Proceedings – Kellie Darley v City of Parramatta – Application under Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 – Case number 2023/00165199: discontinued by Clr Darley.

ii. NCAT Proceedings – Clr Kellie Darley v City of Parramatta – Application under Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 – Case number 2024/00125079: proceedings are ongoing.

iii. NSW Supreme Court Proceedings – Kellie Darley v City of Parramatta Council and Phil O’Toole – Case number 2024/00266362: proceedings are ongoing.

2. What was the result and what was the legal costs to the community?

Executive Director Finance and Information response:

The information is confidential and privileged and has been provided to all Councillors under separate cover, except for Councillor Darley as she has brought the proceedings against Council in these matters.

3. What was the estimated cost of staff time?

Executive Director Finance and Information response:

4. Has Council tried to mediate to limit costs?

Executive Director Finance and Information response:

Yes - in the first NCAT proceeding Council was able to resolve the matter directly via negotiation with Councillor Darley.

For the second NCAT proceeding, Council has made a number of unsuccessful attempts to resolve the proceedings with Councillor Darley and will continue to do so in order to limit costs.

The NSW Supreme Court proceedings are at an early stage, noting that there is generally a formal mediation ordered by the Court as part of the proceedings.

5. Have other current Councillors taken legal action against Council in 2021-2024?

Executive Director Finance and Information response:

There have been no proceedings that have been commenced by current Councillors against Council in 2021-2024.

Attachments:

There are no attachments for this report.

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Council 12 August 2024 Item 15.4

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

ITEM NUMBER 15.4

SUBJECT Councillor Service Requests for 2021 - 2024

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REPORT OF Councillor Kellie Darley

Question with notice:

1. What is the total number of service requests raised by each Councillor during this term of Council and what percentage have been closed per Councillor?

STAFF RESPONSE

The table below includes an overview of Service Requests (SR) raised by Councillors as at 11.59pm on 6 August 2024:

It should be noted that:

· An SR is not created if a response can be provided by staff within 2 days;

· Councillor requests lodged via direct email to staff are not always raised as a SR;

· Multiple Councillors can be listed as a customer on one SR;

· Ward based customer names were implemented mid-term to specifically track SR raised in Ward Briefings; and

· Lord Mayor is listed as the customer where a resident has written to lordmayor@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au, and where the matter is not processed as Lord Mayor correspondence in Council’s Document Management System.

Customer	Service Requests	% Closed
Lord Mayor	247	93.93%
Dundas Ward Councillors	10	100%
Epping Ward Councillors	42	100%
North Rocks Ward Councillors	51	100%
Parramatta Ward Councillors	28	96.43%
Rosehill Ward Councillors	22	95.45%
Councillor Ange Humphries	77	100%
Councillor Cameron MacLean	118	95.76%
Councillor Dan Siviero~	(Resigned) 38	100%
Councillor Donna Davis^	(Resigned) 346	99.71%
Councillor Donna Wang	103	98.06%
Councillor Georgina Valjak	645	96.12%
Councillor Henry Green	122	100%
Councillor Kellie Darley	796	96.98%
Councillor Lorraine Wearne	50	98%
Councillor Michelle Garrard	51	96.08%
Councillor Patricia Prociv	368	98.37%
Councillor Paul Noack	323	98.76%
Councillor Phil Bradley	241	97.10%
Councillor Pierre Esber	84	98.81%
Councillor Sameer Pandey	335	97.91%

^Resigned from Council effective 23 January 2024

~Resigned from Council effective 14 June 2024

Attachments:

There are no attachments for this report.

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