The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Michael Henderson
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Amelia Parkins
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Acting Director Community (Mr M Gardiner)
Director Infrastructure Services (Mr W Faulkner)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Chief Operating Officer (Mr S Gray)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Ms I Hensley)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (via remote attendance) (Mr P O’Brien)
Senior Strategic Planner (Mrs C Atkinson)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Environmental Coordinator (Mrs C Hood)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mrs M Schoonmaker)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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.
Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.
No apologies were recevied.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Council noted that Leave of Absence was granted to Councillor T Koschel for 11 April 2022 at the 21 March 2022 Council Meeting.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 21 March 2022 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA21/0604 - MULTI LEVEL COMMERICAL OFFICE & CARPARK the reason being that he has an interest in a commercial building that is located in the CBD and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor J McKinnon declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 RESPONSE TO PETITION BY CLIMATE RESCUE OF WAGGA INC, CLIMATE ACTION WAGGA AND WAGGA WAGGA FRIDAYS FOR FUTURE ON COMMUNITY NET ZERO EMISSIONS the reason being that she is involved with the community group and meets with them on a regular basis and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor A Parkins declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 RESPONSE TO PETITION BY CLIMATE RESCUE OF WAGGA INC, CLIMATE ACTION WAGGA AND WAGGA WAGGA FRIDAYS FOR FUTURE ON COMMUNITY NET ZERO EMISSIONS the reason being that she is involved with the community group and meets with them on a regular basis and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Hayes declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being he received a political donation under the conflict of interest threshold and a person named in the report ran on his group ticket at the local government elections in 2021 and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor A Parkins declared a Non-significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being she received a political donation under the conflict of interest threshold and a person named in the report ran on his group ticket at the local government elections in 2021 and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and J McKinnon That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo to precede the public discussion forum. |
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RP-1 – DA21/0604 - MULTI LEVEL COMMERICAL OFFICE & CAR PARK, LOT 7 DP 203835, LOT 1 DP 375748 AND LOT A DP 331461, 199-205 MORGAN STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, AND ADJACENT MORGAN STREET ROAD RESERVE
· Mr Chris Roche – Speaking against the report (in person)
· Mr Manuel Donebus – Speaking in favour of the report (in person)
· Mr Daniel Donebus - Speaking in favour of the report (in person)
rp-4 - RESPONSE TO PETITION BY CLIMATE RESCUE OF WAGGA INC, CLIMATE ACTION WAGGA AND WAGGA WAGGA FRIDAYS FOR FUTURE ON COMMUNITY NET ZERO EMISSIONS
· Dr William Adlong – Speaking in favour of the report (via Zoom)
RP-5 - RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - COMMUNITY NET ZERO EMISSIONS TARGET
· Dr Gordon Murray – Speaking in favour of the report (in person)
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RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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RP-5 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - COMMUNITY NET ZERO EMISSIONS TARGET |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and J McKinnon That Council receive and note the report. |
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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
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Reports from Staff
RP-1 DA21/0604 - Multi Level Commercial Office & Car Park, Lot 7 DP 203835, Lot 1 DP 375748 and Lot A DP 331461, 199-205 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga, and Adjacent Morgan Street Road Reserve was moved forward to follow the Public Discussion Forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a endorse the draft Corporate Net Zero Emission 2040 Strategy to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days b receive a further report summarising feedback and submissions c approve 100% of the budgeted savings from the Power Purchase Agreement to be allocated to the Net Zero Emission Reserve d approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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RP-4 Response to Petition by Climate Rescue of Wagga Inc, Climate Action Wagga and Wagga Wagga Fridays For Future On Community Net Zero Emissions was moved forward to follow the Public Discussion Forum.
RP-5 Response to Notice of Motion - Community Net Zero Emissions Target was moved forward to follow the Public Discussion Forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a note progress on the development of an industrial subdivision adjacent to the RIFL (Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics) intermodal terminal b authorise the General Manager or delegate to proceed with the sale of lots in the industrial subdivision via the process that is set out in this report c authorise the General Manager or delegate to seek any necessary approvals for the sale process from the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation d request a further report to be presented to Council on the outcomes of the sales process |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a endorse the draft ‘Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land’ Policy (POL 038) b place the draft ‘Acquisition, Disposal and Management of Land’ Policy (POL 038) on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 13 April to 11 May 2022 and invite public submission until 11 May 2022 on the draft Policy c receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i Addressing any submissions made with respect to the proposed Acquisition, Disposal and management of Land Policy (POL 038) ii Proposing adoption of the Policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a approve the proposed 2021/22 budget variations for the month ended 31 March 2022 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b approve the proposed budget variations to the 2021/22 Long Term Financial Plan Capital Works Program including future year timing adjustments and new projects 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 the details of the external investments as at 31 March 2022 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance of $105 to Southern Cross Austereo b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That the Register of Pecuniary Interest Returns, containing current returns of Councillors be tabled in accordance with Clause 4.21 of the Code of Conduct.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council receive and note the report.
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7:24pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Confidential Reports
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and M Henderson That Council: a authorise the General Manager or delegate to negotiate to enter into licence agreement with Carlos Zeidan (King Carlos Coffee) for the operation of the Riverside food van and the exclusive right to provide food and beverage services to the precinct for a period of 3 years b authorise the General Manager or delegate to complete and execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council c authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to any relevant documents as required. d approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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CONF-2 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - SALE OF LAND AT COORADOOK STREET, NORTH WAGGA WAGGA |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and J McKinnon That Council: a endorse an Expression of Interest campaign for the sale of Lots 186 & 187 in Deposited Plan 751422 at Cooradook Street, North Wagga Wagga b receive a further report on the completion of the Expression of Interest campaign |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council a appoint community representatives to the following committees as contained in this report: - Australia Day Community Committee - Floodplain Risk Management Committee - Museum of the Riverina Community Advisory Committee - Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Advisory Panel Public Art Panel b recommend to the Museum of the Riverina Community Advisory Committee to consider co-opting an additional member and that the General Manager write to the committee in that regard
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Reversion to open COUNCIL
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8.19pm. CARRIED |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8.26pm
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MAYOR