Agenda of Ordinary Meeting of Council

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 11 February 2019. RP-1

Reports from Staff

RP-1 ALCOHOL FREE ZONE RENEWAL AND PROHIBITED AREAS

Author: Mark Gardiner

Director: Janice Summerhayes

Summary:

Council is responsible for declaring the Alcohol Free Zone and Alcohol Prohibited Areas in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. The proposal to renew the current declared zones has been placed on public exhibition and a copy of the proposal was sent to the local Police and licensees in or near the proposed zone seeking submissions. This report recommends declaring the Alcohol Free Zone within the CBD and the continued prohibition of consumption of alcohol in Victory Memorial Gardens, Wollundry Lagoon Amphitheatre, Tony Ireland Park and Skate Park area at Bolton Park.

Recommendation

That Council:

a receive and note the report

b declare the area bounded by and including the following streets and laneways on both sides an Alcohol Free Zone for the period up to 14 February 2023:

· Travers Street (between Trail and Fitzmaurice Streets)

· Fitzmaurice Street (between Travers and Sturt Streets)

· Cadell Place

· Tarcutta Street (between Sturt and Morrow Streets)

· Morrow Street (between Tarcutta and O’Reilly Streets)

· O'Reilly Street (between Morrow and Tompson Streets)

· Tompson Street (between O'Reilly and Berry Streets)

· Berry Street (between Tompson and Morgan Streets)

· Morgan Street (between the Skate Park and Fitzhardinge Street)

· Fitzhardinge Street (between Morgan and Edward Streets)

· Edward Street (between Fitzhardinge and Peter Streets)

· Flinders Street

· Station Place

· Peter Street (between Edward and Morrow Streets)

· Morrow Street (between Peter Street and Ivan Jack Drive)

· Ivan Jack Drive (between The Esplanade and Johnson Street)

· Trail Street (between Johnson and Travers Streets)

c prohibit the consumption of alcohol in:

· Victory Memorial Gardens and Wollundry Lagoon Amphitheatre between the hours of 10:00pm and 10:00am

· Tony Ireland Park at all times and

· Skate Park area at Bolton Park at all times

d endorse that the areas within the proposed zone which are leased to food outlets and which have the necessary permission to serve alcohol be precluded from the Alcohol Free Zone whilst they are open for business

Report

Council at its meeting on the 12 November 2018 resolved:

That Council:

a support in principle the renewal of the Alcohol Free Zone for four years from the expiry of the existing declaration on 14 February 2019 and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 17 November 2018 to 14 December 2018 and invite public submissions

b support in principle that the area of the proposed Alcohol Free Zone be bounded by and include the following streets and laneways on both sides:

· Travers Street (between Trail and Fitzmaurice Streets)

· Fitzmaurice Street (between Travers and Sturt Streets)

· Cadell Place

· Tarcutta Street (between Sturt and Morrow Streets)

· Morrow Street (between Tarcutta and O’Reilly Streets)

· O'Reilly Street (between Morrow and Tompson Streets)

· Tompson Street (between O'Reilly and Berry Streets)

· Berry Street (between Tompson and Morgan Streets)

· Morgan Street (between the Skate Park and Fitzhardinge Street)

· Fitzhardinge Street (between Morgan and Edward Streets)

· Edward Street (between Fitzhardinge and Peter Streets)

· Flinders Street

· Station Place

· Peter Street (between Edward and Morrow Streets)

· Morrow Street (between Peter Street and Ivan Jack Drive)

· Ivan Jack Drive (between The Esplanade and Johnson Street)

· Trail Street (between Johnson and Travers Streets)

c support in principle the continued prohibition of consumption of alcohol in:

· Victory Memorial Gardens and Wollundry Lagoon Amphitheatre between the hours of 10:00pm and 10:00am

· Tony Ireland Park at all times and

· Skate Park area at Bolton Park at all times

d note the area leased to food outlets for Alfresco Dining within the Alcohol Free Zone are excluded whilst they are open for business where they have the necessary permission to serve alcohol

e invite submissions on the proposed renewal of the Alcohol Free Zone from NSW Police Service and licencees in or near the proposed zone

f consider a further report following the public exhibition and consultation period:

(i) addressing any submission made in respect of the proposal

(ii) outlining any amendments to the proposal considered appropriate whether as a result of the public submissions or otherwise

The proposal was placed on public exhibition and a copy of the proposal was sent to the local Police and licensees in or near the proposed zone seeking submissions. One submission was received from NSW Police Service who have expressed support for the renewal of the zone.

It is the responsibility of the Police to enforce the Zone, therefore, its extent must be such that this enforcement is achievable with their limited resources.

Council has the ability to suspend or cancel the Zone at any time by a resolution and the issue of a public notice.

It is recommended that Council renew the Alcohol Free Zone and also prohibit the consumption of alcohol in the parks identified, inclusive to the area shown on the attached map.

Financial Implications

The estimated cost to update the Alcohol Free Zone signage is $800 and will be funded from within Council’s operational budget.

Policy and Legislation

Local Government Act 1993

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: We are safe

Outcome: We create safe spaces and places

Risk Management Issues for Council

The Alcohol Free Zones are intended, amongst other things to create an environment that minimises damage to the public infrastructure in the CBD and reduces the potential for anti-social behaviour.

Internal / External Consultation

This proposal was placed on public exhibition between 17 November and 14 December 2018 to allow submissions from members of the community. NSW Police have indicated they would support the renewal of the existing Alcohol Free and Prohibited Area zones.

Attachments

1 ⇩.

Alcohol Free Zone map

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 11 February 2019. RP-2

RP-2 Roads to Recovery Allocation 2019/20 to 2023/24

Author: Craig Katsoolis

Director: Natalie Te Pohe

Summary:

Council receives funding from the Federal Government under their Roads to Recovery Program.

The Roads to Recovery Program supports the nation’s local road infrastructure assets, which facilitates greater access for Australians and improved safety, economic and social outcomes.

Wagga Wagga is the largest inland regional city in NSW and has been earmarked for unprecedented population growth of the next twenty years.

In the current Roads to Recovery Program spanning from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2019, Council received $13,152,666.

Council has recently been advised of its funding allocation for the Roads to Recovery Program from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024, where Council’s allocation is $8,202,800 – a $4,949,866 reduction from the previous 5 year Program allocation.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement to request the Federal Government to retain its Roads to Recovery Funding at the existing Program level.

Recommendation

That Council authorise the Mayor and General Manager to:

a write to the Hon Michael McCormack MP Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and the Hon Scott Buchholz MP Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport:

i expressing concern in relation to the reduction of funding available through the Roads to Recovery Program, which places significant pressure on local government to maintain roads

ii emphasising the importance of the quality of Wagga Wagga’s assets to supporting decentralisation and high economic growth in the region

iii emphasising the risk of reducing funding on safety, highlighting that rural and regional roads have the highest rates of fatal accidents and ongoing Federal support is fundamental to large regional local governments

b write to the opposition leader the Hon Bill Shorten MP Leader of the Opposition and Hon Anthony Albanese MP Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development:

i expressing concern in relation to the reduction of funding available through the Roads to Recovery Program, which places significant pressure on local government to maintain roads

ii requesting support, if elected, to return the Roads to Recovery allocation to at least the level of funding allocated during the 2014/15 to 2018/19 period to ensure that Wagga Wagga’s road assets can support decentralisation and the high economic growth in the region

c include the following Motion to the 2019 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) for consideration:

Motion:

That the Federal Government restore the 2019/20 to 2023/24 Roads to Recovery funding allocations to at least the equivalent funding level of the Roads to Recovery Program 2014/15-2018/19

Report

Council’s funding allocation for the Roads to Recovery Program from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024 has been advised in the attached letter from the Hon Michael McCormack MP – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and The Hon Scott Buchholz MP Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport.

Wagga Wagga has been identified as a city expected to grow beyond 100,000 in the next twenty years. Regional development requires ongoing tri-partisan funding from Federal, State and Local Governments. An inquiry into decentralisation undertaken by the Federal Government highlighted that regional local governments could not thrive without strong investment from Federal and State Governments.

Wagga Wagga has over 2,100km of roads to maintain, representing a large ongoing burden to the Council’s budget of approximately $18M. Safe and well-maintained roads are fundamental to support the community. Investment attraction and retention is difficult in regional NSW and government support for operational costs are critical to ongoing growth.

Regional NSW has seen unprecedented capital expenditure from State and Federal Government in recent times; however, this provides increased operational costs for regional local governments. Local Governments require ongoing support from State and Federal Governments to maintain assets or risk seeing limited growth in regions as opposed to metropolitan areas.

Council has been allocated $8,202,800 in total for the 2019/20- 2023/24, 5 year Roads to Recovery Program. The funding allocations are paid to Council in yearly 20% instalments i.e. $1,640,560 per year.

In the current Roads to Recovery Program, spanning from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2019 Council has received $13,152,666. A copy of the 2014/15 – 2018/19 Roads to Recovery funding announcement is attached which promoted the significant additional road funding that had been provided.

The reduction in total road funding of $4,949,866 over the next five years will be readily evident to the community through deteriorating local road infrastructure.

Included in Council’s 2017/18 financial statements, was the estimated backlog of works in order to bring the roads up to a satisfactory standard. The roads backlog totalled $123.2M across Council’s Sealed and Unsealed roads network:

· $105.1M - Sealed Roads backlog

· $18.1M - Unsealed Roads backlog

It is proposed that Council write to the Hon Michael McCormack MP – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and The Hon Scott Buchholz MP Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport requesting that the current level of Roads to Recovery Funding be retained. It is also proposed that Council write to the Hon Bill Shorten MP – Opposition Leader and the Hon Anthony Albanese MP Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development requesting their support if elected, to return the funding levels for Roads to Recovery to at least their former levels.

It is further proposed that Council submit the following Motion to the 2019 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) for consideration:

Draft Motion: That the Federal Government restore the 2019/20 to 2023/24 Roads to Recovery funding allocations to at least the equivalent funding level of the Roads to Recovery Program 2014/15-2018/19.

In summary, the Roads to Recovery Program supports the nation’s local road infrastructure assets, which facilitates greater access for Australians and improved safety, economic and social outcomes. The recently announced Roads to Recovery Program for 2019/20 to 2023/24 resulted in a significant reduction in the level of Roads to Recovery funding, and in the case of the City of Wagga Wagga it was a reduction in funding of $4.9M or 37% less than the current Program. This is another significant impact on the back of the freeze on indexation to the Financial Assistance Grants several years ago, whereby that was not reinstated to the same level as though the freeze had not occurred.

Councils across the country are struggling to meet the cost of road maintenance. The Roads to Recovery Program provides critical funding in assisting Local Government attempt to meet the challenge of maintaining the extensive local road network. Appropriate maintenance of the network will ensure that Wagga Wagga can cater for a growing economy, support a growing population and position Wagga Wagga as a regional centre.

Financial Implications

Council’s adopted Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) was conservatively framed in respect of future Roads to Recovery Grant Funding due to the current Roads to Recovery Program expiring on 30 June 2019 and the next 5-year allocation only being announced in mid-2018/19.

The table below shows that the current adopted LTFP had forecast $4.6M Roads to Recovery grant contributions over the next 5-year Program.

The additional funding over the current budget forecast is proposed to be directed in the short term to Gregadoo Road Traffic/Safety Improvements and additional Pavement Rehabilitation projects longer term.

The current LTFP has the following Roads to Recovery (RTR) allocations:

*Year*	*RTR Allocation* *Current adopted LTFP Budget amount*	*Purpose*	*Advised RTR amount 19/20 -23/24 Program*	*Additional RTR Funds*	*Proposed allocation –Gregadoo Road identified GPR shortfall /Council Contribution*	*Proposed allocation Pavement Rehab projects)*	*Total additional allocated*
19/20	$866,772	Pavement Rehab	$1,640,560	$ 773,788	$ 600,000	$ 173,88	$ 773,788
20/21	$892,775	Pavement Rehab	$1,640,560	$ 747,785	$ 600,000	$ 147,785	$ 747,785
21/22	$919,558	Pavement Rehab	$1,640,560	$ 721,002	Nil	$ 721,002	$ 721,002
22/23	$947,145	Pavement Rehab	$1,640,560	$ 693,415	Nil	$ 693,415	$ 693,415
23/24	$975,560	Pavement Rehab	$1,640,560	$ 665,000	Nil	$ 665,000	$ 665,000
*Total*	*$4,601,810*		*$8,202,800*	*$3,600,990*	*$1,200,000*	*$2,400,990*	*$3,600,990*

Policy and Legislation

Roads to Recovery Program 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024 – National Transport Act 2014

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We plan long term

Risk Management Issues for Council

Council has an obligation to maintain its road infrastructure to permit safe travel. The reduction in road funding detailed in this report will reduce Council’s ability to maintain a safe road network.

Internal / External Consultation

Cross Directorate discussions were held in preparing this report

Attachments

1 ⇩.	Roads to Recovery Program Allocation 2019/20 - 2023/24
2 ⇩.	Roads to Recovery Funding Announcement 2014/15 - 2018/19

Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Monday 11 February 2019.

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

Acting General Manager (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Director Finance (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Director Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)

Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)

Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)

Manager Operations (Mr S Otieno)

Manager City Development (Mr P O’Brien)

Manager Marketing & Communications (Ms E Stuart)

Manager City Strategy (Mr T Kell)

Gregadoo Waste Management Facility Manager (Mr G Pym)

Cultural Officer (Mr T Kurylowicz)

Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)

Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr J Lang)

Governance Officer (Ms B King)

Prayer

Almighty God,

Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.

Help Councillors to govern with justice, integrity, and respect for equality, to preserve rights and liberties, to be guided by wisdom when making decisions and settling priorities, and not least of all to preserve harmony.

Amen.

Acknowledgement Of Country

I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Community members present.

APOLOGIES

An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Mr Peter Thompson, General Manager on the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel.

CARRIED

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

That Council note that a leave of absence was granted at the Ordinary Council Meeting 17 December 2018 to Councillor P Funnell for 17 December 2018 to 4 February 2019 inclusive.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CM-1 Extraordinary Council Meeting - 10 December 2018

19/001 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and V Keenan

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 10 December 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

CM-2 Ordinary Council Meeting - 17 December 2018

19/002 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 December 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 RFT2019-21 CIVIC THEATRE AIR-CONDITIONING UPGRADE the reason being that one of the Tenderers named in report works for him and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor D Tout declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 2019 Mayoress Concert the reason being that he is a volunteer and on the board of Carevan who are a recipient of the concert and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Mrs Janice Summerhayes declared a Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Amendment to the Wagga Wagga LEP 2010 to reduce the minimum lot size provisions applicable to Lots 1 - 3 DP 818428, Lots 1 - 12 DP 860586 and Lots 1 - 7 DP 1110942, located at Lloyd Road, Plane Tree Drive and Stringybark Place, Springvale the reason being that she is aware of a resident living in the area but not known as part of the subject land and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

RP-1 DA18/0572 Double Garage, Carport, Shed and Secondary Dwelling at 17 Wollundry Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Lot A DP165574

· Mrs Gabrielle Roche – Speaking against the report

· Mrs Gwenyth Carruthers – Speaking against the report

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

19/003 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council bring forward consideration of RP-1 DA18/0572 Double Garage, Carport, Shed and Secondary Dwelling at 17 Wollundry Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Lot A DP165574 to follow the public discussion forum.

CARRIED

RP-1 DA18/0572 Double Garage, Carport, Shed and Secondary Dwelling at 17 Wollundry Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Lot A DP165574

A Motion was moved by Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council approve DA18/0572 for a Double Garage and Secondary Dwelling at 17 Wollundry Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 subject to conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor Y Braid OAM and seconded by Councillor T Koschel

That Council defer consideration of DA18/0572 Double Garage, Carport, Shed and Secondary Dwelling at 17 Wollundry Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Lot A DP165574 until a future Council meeting to allow for further consideration of emergency service access.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the AMENDMENT	Against the AMENDMENT
Y Braid OAM	G Conkey OAM
T Koschel	D Hayes
	V Keenan
	R Kendall
	K Pascoe
	D Tout

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was Lost.

19/004 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council approve DA18/0572 for a Double Garage and Secondary Dwelling at 17 Wollundry Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 subject to conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
G Conkey OAM	Y Braid OAM
D Hayes	T Koschel
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe
D Tout

MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

NOM-1 IMPROVE APPROACH TO TRAFFIC RELATED MATTERS

19/005 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council requests a report to look at models to improve the approach by Wagga Wagga City Council in relation to traffic related matters, with a focus on, but not limited to the following:

a a proactive approach

b improve pathways and ability for the community members to request matters to be examined

c utilise the existing Traffic Committee as an expert technical advisory group only

d clear pathways for decision making

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

COUNCILLOR REPORTS

CR-1 COUNCILLOR REPORT - SWITCH 2018 CONFERENCE, COFFS HARBOUR, 28-30 NOVEMBER 2018 – COUNCILLOR D HAYES

19/006 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council receive and note this report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

CR-2 COUNCILLOR REPORT - SWITCH 2018 CONFERENCE, COFFS HARBOUR, 28-30 NOVEMBER 2018 – COUNCILLOR D TOUT

19/007 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note this report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

19/008 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

· Items where councillors wish to speak

· Items where no councillors wish to speak

· Confidential

· Matter of urgency

· Closure of Meeting

That RP-2 to RP-6, RP-8 and CONF-2, be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

REPORTS FROM STAFF

rp-1 DA18/0572 Double Garage, Carport, Shed and Secondary Dwelling at 17 Wollundry Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Lot A DP165574 was moved forward for the public discussion forum.

RP-2 Amendment to the Wagga Wagga LEP 2010 to reduce the minimum lot size provisions applicable to Lots 1 - 3 DP 818428, Lots 1 - 12 DP 860586 and Lots 1 - 7 DP 1110942, located at Lloyd Road, Plane Tree Drive and Stringybark Place, Springvale

19/009 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a support the planning proposal LEP18/0006 and addendum prepared to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b submit a planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination

c receive a further report after the public exhibition period;

i addressing any submissions made in respect of the planning proposal

ii proposing adoption of the planning proposal unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

RP-3 Proposed Amendment 15 of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 - Advertising signage in rural areas relating to Major Recreation Facilities

19/010 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a support the Amendment 15 of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

b place the amendment on public exhibition from 2 February 2019 to 1 March 2019 (inclusive) and invite public submissions on the amendment until 15 March 2019

c receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period

i addressing any submissions made in respect of the amendment

ii proposing adoption of the amendment unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring further public exhibition period

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

RP-4 PROPOSED VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAND ASSOCIATED WITH DA 17/0572 - LOT 39 GENISTA PLACE

19/011 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a note that there were no public submissions received during the public exhibition period for the draft Genista Place Voluntary Planning Agreement including the Explanatory Note relating to Lot 39 DP1085747 and associated with DA17/0572

b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to execute the Genista Place Voluntary Planning Agreement including the Explanatory Note and any other relevant documents on behalf of Council relating to Lot 39 DP1085747 and associated with DA17/0572

c authorise the affixing of the Wagga Wagga City Council common seal to all relevant documents as required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

RP-5 Financial Performance Report as at 31 December 2018

19/012 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a approve the proposed 2018/19 budget variations for the month ended 31 December 2018 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report

b provide financial assistance of the following amounts in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993:

i) Wagga Wagga & Region Suicide Prevention Network Inc. $ 90.00

ii) Uranquinty Tennis Club $ 90.00

iii) Doin’ it for Drought affected Kids Charity $ 245.00

c note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9 Division 3: Clause 203) that the financial position of Council is satisfactory having regard to the original estimates of income and expenditure and the recommendations made above

d note details of the external investments as at 31 December 2018 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

RP-6 Deaccessioning of two artworks from the Public Art Collection

19/013 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a authorise the deaccessioning of the artworks #32 Peace and #34 Ziegler Avenue Park Project from Council’s Public Art Collection register

b authorise Council Officers to dispose of the artworks as outlined in this report, and in accordance with POL 109 Public Art Policy

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

RP-7 2019 Mayoress Concert

Councillor D Tout declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:40pm.

19/014 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a support the Mayoress School Spectacular Charity Concert in 2019

b include funding for the 2019 Mayoress School Spectacular Charity Concert in the draft 2019/20 budget

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe

Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:42pm.

RP-8 CLASSIFICATION AND CATEGORISATION OF CROWN LAND MANAGED BY COUNCIL

19/015 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a make application to the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act 2016 to categorise Crown Reserves managed by Council as recommended by this report

b delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

RP-9 Oasis Fees and Charges

19/016 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a note there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period

b note that there is a proposed addition to the Fees and Charges wording, which will allow the General Manager to approve set period(s) where the admission fees may reduce up to a maximum of 100%

c endorse the inclusion of the following new information in Council’s 2018/19 Fees and Charges

Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre

While Oasis fees have been set based on competitive market rates, and also on maximising visitation to the centres, from time to time a reduced pricing point may be offered up to a maximum of 50% of the approved price, and advertised to support a promotion aimed at increasing participation and / or attracting new customers. Where temperatures are forecast to reach 41 degrees Celsius and above according to the Bureau of Meteorology on the prior day, this reduced pricing point for admission fees will increase to 100%. A reduced pricing point will require Management Approval

A discounted pricing point will be offered for a specified period of time only and all conditions will be advertised

d pursuant to Sections 377 and 378 of the Local Government Act 1993, delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate, the ability to approve pricing concessions in accordance with the above changes to the Fees and Charges

e note the Mayor’s decision made on 17 January 2019, in accordance with Section 226 (d) of the Act, to provide free entry for casual use to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre when the temperature according to the Bureau of Meteorology exceeds 41 degrees Celsius

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

RP-10 Commercial Waste Fees

19/017 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council :

a note there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period for the proposed new fees

b adopt the following new fees and charges for 2018/19 from 1 February 2019

Item Number

Fee and Charge Description

Pricing Policy ID

Basis

2018/19

Per Pick Up

2018/19

Annual Charge

NEW FEE

Commercial Waste Management Service Fee – One Bin Service

The choice of any one of the following bins:

· 240L fortnightly general waste bin

· 240L fortnightly recycling bin

· 240L weekly FOGO bin

Applicable for Non-Residential (Commercial) and Non Rateable properties.

Per Service

N/A

$165.00

0898

Commercial Waste Management Service Fee – Two Bin Service

The option of any combination of two bins:

· 240L fortnightly general waste bin

· 240L fortnightly recycling bin

· 240L weekly FOGO bin

If the above basic service is provided any additional bins are available at $110.00 per bin (excludes upsizes).

Per Service

N/A

$330.00

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

The following Questions/Business with Notice were raised and will be addressed in the next available Business paper:

1. Councillor D Hayes raised the following traffic related matters:

· Improve safety at the intersection of Dunns Road and Holbrook Road

· Improve safety at the intersection of Smith Street and the Sturt Highway

· Improve safety at the intersection of Coleman Street and Macleay Street

· Status update on parking arrangements near the old Ambulance station in Johnston Street

2. Councillor D Hayes requested an update on Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) including any changes in Forest Hill, in particular Councils Sewerage Treatment Plant and pond.

closed COUNCIL

19/018 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.59pm.

CARRIED

AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

CONF-1 Proposed solar farm lease at Bomen - Expression of Interest

19/019 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That Council defer consideration of Proposed solar farm lease at Bomen - Expression of Interest pending a further workshop with Councillors.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

CONF-2 2019-14 GREEN WASTE PROCESSING

19/020 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a rescind the Council resolution from the 17 December 2018 Council Meeting, Minute Number 18/478 being:

That Council:

a accept the offer of McMahons Earthmoving Pty Ltd (ABN: 35 121 753 884) for the provision of Green Waste Processing in the schedule of rates submitted in their offer

b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with McMahons Earthmoving Pty Ltd (ABN: 35 121 753 884) for the provision of Green Waste Services for a period of 24 months

c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for a 12 month period at the sole discretion of Council as provisioned for in the Contract

d authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

b accept the offer of Davis Earthmoving & Quarrying Pty Ltd (ABN: 89 001 288 400) for the provision of Green Waste Processing for the schedule of rates submitted in their offer

c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Davis Earthmoving & Quarrying Earthmoving Pty Ltd (ABN: 89 001 288 400) for the provision of Green Waste Services for a period of 24 months

d authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for a 12 month period at the sole discretion of Council as provisioned for in the Contract

e authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

CONF-3 RFT2019-21 CIVIC THEATRE AIR-CONDITIONING UPGRADE

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:11pm.

19/021 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a accept the offer of Allstaff Airconditioning (ACT) Pty Ltd (ABN: 43 101 213 843) for the Civic Theatre Airconditioning Upgrade in the lump sum amount of $401,670 +GST

b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Allstaff Airconditioning (ACT) Pty Ltd (ABN: 43 101 213 843) for the Civic Theatre Air conditioning Upgrade

c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

d approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
D Tout

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:12pm.

Reversion to open COUNCIL

19/022 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.12pm.

CARRIED

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.13pm.

…………………………………………………..

MAYOR

Council to Cover
Registration		$150.00
	TOTAL	$150.00
Council Resources
Petrol for Vehicles		$100.00
Generator (Council owned)		$100.00
Sound System
Civic Theatre Equipment	Internal day hire rate	$50.00
Vehicles	2 Council Utes (2 day hire)	$300.00
	TOTAL	$700.00

1 ⇩.	Letter of invitation to Historisches Stadtmauerfest 2019 - Historic Wall Festival
2 ⇩.	Sister City Budget Plan