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Agenda and
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Ordinary Meeting of Council

 

 

 

To be held on
Tuesday 14 June 2022

at 6:00pm

 

 

 

Civic Centre cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets,
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 (PO Box 20)
P 1300 292 442
P council@wagga.nsw.gov.au


wagga.nsw.gov.au


NOTICE OF MEETING

 

The proceedings of all Council meetings in open session, including all debate and addresses by the public, are recorded (audio visual) and livestreamed on Council’s website including for the purpose of facilitating community access to meetings and accuracy of the Minutes.

 

In addition to webcasting council meetings, audio recordings of confidential sessions of Ordinary Meetings of Council are also recorded, but do not form part of the webcast.

 

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Mr Peter Thompson

General Manager

 


WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCILLORS

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Mayor

Councillor Dallas Tout

 

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Deputy Mayor

Councillor Jenny McKinnon

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Councillor Georgie Davies

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Councillor Richard Foley

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Councillor Dan Hayes

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Councillor Michael Henderson

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Councillor Rod Kendall

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Councillor Tim Koschel

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Councillor Amelia Parkins

 

 

 

 

QUORUM

The quorum for a meeting of the Council is a majority of the Councillors of the Council who hold office for the time being who are eligible to vote at the meeting.


COUNCIL MEETING ROOM

 

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Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Tuesday 14 June 2022.

Ordinary Meeting of Council AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER

Tuesday 14 June 2022

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

CLAUSE               PRECIS                                                                                                            PAGE

PRAYER                                                                                                                                2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY                                                                                   2

APOLOGIES                                                                                                                          2

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1           ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 30 MAY 2022                                                  2

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST                                                                                            3

Mayoral Minutes

MM-1           MAYORAL MINUTE - SISTER CITY VISIT TO NÖRDLINGEN                               4

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

NOM-1         NOTICE OF MOTION - DISCREPANCY IN SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS                7

NOM-2         NOTICE OF MOTION - SUPPORT FOR MOTION TO ALGA CONFERENCE REGARDING INLAND RAIL                                                                                                      9

Reports from Staff

RP-1            PLANNING PROPOSAL - LEP19/0008 - COLLINGULLIE VILLAGE EXPANSION - AMENDMENT TO LAND ZONING AND MINIMUM LOT SIZE PROVISIONS OF THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 AND WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010                                                              12

RP-2            DRAFT CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE                                                             28

RP-3            DRAFT REVISED PUBLIC ART PLAN 2022-2026                                                34

RP-4            DRAFT REVISED COMMUNITY SAFETY ACTION PLAN 2022-2026                    39

RP-5            REVISED DRAFT ALL ABILITIES INCLUSION ACTION PLAN 2022-2026            44

RP-6            EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS - GOLF COURSE, NARRUNG STREET, AND RIVERSIDE FOOD VAN                                                                                                         49

RP-7            REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE                                                       52

RP-8            OUTSTANDING DEBTS DEEMED UNRECOVERABLE - PROPOSED WRITE OFF LIST                                                                                                                           56

RP-9            RFT2023-04 Oasis Gas Supply Contract                                                   60

RP-10          RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE                                     62    

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE                                                                                 65

 


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

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

 

APOLOGIES

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1              ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 30 MAY 2022       

 

Recommendation

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 30 May 2022 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

 

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

Minutes Ordinary Meeting of Council 30 May 2022

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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

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Mayoral Minute

MM-1              MAYORAL MINUTE - SISTER CITY VISIT TO NÖRDLINGEN

 

Summary:

In 1967, the Nördlingen's Oberbürgermeister (Lord Mayor) at the time afforded his personal assistance and hosted Miss Wagga Wagga in his own home. She was given a wonderful reception in the ancient walled city and returned with a pressing invitation for the two cities of Wagga Wagga and Nordlingen to join as sister cities. A strong sister city relationship has continued since that time. A letter of invitation has been received for a delegation from Wagga Wagga to attend the 2022 Historic Wall Festival in Nördlingen from 9 September to 11 September 2022.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       appoint the Mayor and the General Manager to lead a delegation to attend the 2022 Historic Wall Festival in Nördlingen from 9 September to 11 September 2022

b       endorse paying all reasonable delegation related expenses for the Mayor and General Manager only

c        approve the budget variation as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report

 

Report

On the 28 October 2021, the Mayor received a letter of invitation from the Lord Mayor of the City of Nördlingen, Mr David Wittner to attend the Historic Wall Festival in Nördlingen from 9 September to 11 September 2022. The festival is only held every three years. The letter of invitation is attached for the information of Councillors.

 

Council will cover related costs for the Mayor and General Manager only. This usually only involves flight related costs with other costs being covered by the host. All other delegates are responsible for their own costs.

 

The Mayor’s office in conjunction with the General Manager will seek expressions of interest from Councillors and former Sister City Community Committee members who are interesting in attending this event as part of the delegation.

 

Clarification of the membership and operation of the Sister City Committee within this term of Council is pending discussion at a yet to be confirmed Councillor workshop.

 

Financial Implications

The total estimated costs for this visit will be in the order of $6,000 to $7,000 (details to be confirmed once the visit is endorsed). All costs will be funded from the Sister Cities Reserve which has a balance of $50,000 as at 30 April 2022.


 

Policy and Legislation

Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors - POL 025

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Place and Identity

Objective: We have opportunities to connect with others

Outcome: Groups, programs and activities bring us together

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

This has been discussed with the General Manager.

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

Letter of Invitation to Attend the 2022 Historic Wall Festival

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

NOM-1           NOTICE OF MOTION - DISCREPANCY IN SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS

Author:                        Councillor Dan Hayes

 

Summary:

The purpose of this Notice of Motion is to seek an explanation about the discrepancy in State Government assets being returned to council for different costs.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council writes to the relevant NSW Government Minister/s, Shadow Minister/s, and the Member for Wagga Wagga, for an explanation of the discrepancy between Wagga Wagga City Council paying $610,000 for the disused ambulance station as compared to Armidale Regional Council buying the disused courthouse for $1.

 

Report

Wagga Wagga City Council purchased the disused ambulance station from the NSW Government for $610,000 (excluding GST). This was due to the NSW Government saying they had a policy that did not allow a $1 sale for their assets despite Wagga Wagga City Council guaranteeing it would remain a public asset.

 

Prior to the ambulance station being bought by Wagga Wagga Council there are numerous recent examples of councils receiving assets for little to no cost. For example, Bathurst ambulance station was given to council for $1 in 2018 and Bombala Infants School was given to Snowy-Valleys Council in 2019 with also $200,000 for upgrades.

 

It may be possible that the policy that was applied to Wagga Council was not in force in the examples above, but it has now been publicised that this year Armidale Regional Council purchased their disused courthouse from the NSW Government for $1 under the requirement that it remained a public asset.

 

On the face of it the all these purchases are very similar, therefore seeking clarification about the differences in the application of the NSW Government’s policy should be sought to explain why the residents of Wagga Wagga were treated so different from others.

 

Financial Implications

N/A

Policy and Legislation

Code of Meeting Practice

 

 

 

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We have leaders that represent us

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

 

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

NOM-2

 

NOM-2           NOTICE OF MOTION - SUPPORT FOR MOTION TO ALGA CONFERENCE REGARDING INLAND RAIL

Author:                        Councillor Richard Foley

 

Summary:

That Wagga Wagga City Council support the following motion for the 2022 Australian Local Government Association annual conference in regards to the Inland Rail Project. 

 

 

Recommendation

That Council submit a late motion to the 2022 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference which makes the following recommendation:

That the Australian Local Government Association makes representations to the Commonwealth Government with the aim of securing the following outcomes:

·    Confirm the support of local government authorities for the Inland Rail project

·    Inform the Commonwealth Government of the concerns of local government authorities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria about impacts of the project on the liveability of towns and cities and that these concerns are dismissed as being outside the scope of the Inland Rail project

·    Inform the Commonwealth Government of the concerns of local government authorities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria about a lack of meaningful consultation between entities engaged to deliver the project planning and those local government authorities

·    Request that the Commonwealth Government create a dedicated forum for local government authorities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria to raise the impacts of the Inland Rail project on the current and future liveability of towns and cities in relation to issues which are currently dismissed as outside the scope of Inland Rail the project

·    That the Commonwealth Government commit to developing and delivering the actions required to remove or mitigate the degradation of liveability in towns and cities along the route of the Inland Rail at agreed milestones

 

Report

The Inland Rail Project is a key nation building project.  The project itself represents a long term vision for the ongoing economic development and prosperity of regional areas in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.  The initiative and the goals are fully supported.

 

The Inland Rail Project has, however, raised a range of issues that are of concern to the Wagga Wagga community and many other regional communities.  In general terms, and for the purposes of this motion, these concerns relate to the potential negative impacts of the Inland Rail project on the liveability and the health and wellbeing of the communities which live and work in proximity to the Inland Rail corridor.

 

Such concerns include the daily intermittent closure of significant road corridors within communities while trains pass.  Upon commencement, or in the future, these closures are expected to have the clear potential to compromise the functioning of a city or town.  Issues such as noise and vibration are also concerning with an expectation that trains will begin to pass through built up areas at maximum allowable speeds with no attenuation being contemplated.  Similarly, the ability to control future stormwater management from areas of future urban development may be compromised by the structure and design of the Inland Rail project.

 

There is also a concern about how Government will fix impacts which are caused by inadequate design due to errors in assumptions or flawed modelling results.

 

These concerns, when raised with ARTC Inland Rail (in the case of NSW) are said to be outside the scope of their brief to deliver the rail corridor.  This means that the issues fall to the Commonwealth Government to commit to funding the resolution of future problems if and when they occur.

 

It is completely unacceptable for a project such as Inland Rail to ignore negative impacts as described above simply on the basis it is outside the scope of the project brief.

 

To address this situation it is essential that the Commonwealth Government creates a forum through which local government authorities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria can raise their concerns and obtain an absolute commitment to both solving and funding the works required to address these impacts.  To do otherwise would be to expose regional communities in those three States to paying the cost of reduced liveability in their communities as a result of the way in which the Inland Rail project is being delivered.  This should be unacceptable to all levels of government.

 

Financial Implications

N/A

Policy and Legislation

Wagga Wagga City Council Code of Meeting Practice

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We have leaders that represent us

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-1

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1               PLANNING PROPOSAL - LEP19/0008 - COLLINGULLIE VILLAGE EXPANSION - AMENDMENT TO LAND ZONING AND MINIMUM LOT SIZE PROVISIONS OF THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 AND WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010

Author:                        Crystal Atkinson 

General Manager:    Peter Thompson

         

 

Summary:

At its Ordinary Meeting on 9 November 2020, Council resolved to support planning proposal LEP19/008 and seek a Gateway Determination from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

 

The planning proposal sought to amend land zoning and minimum lot size provisions for land adjoining the edge of the Collingullie village. The exhibited Planning Proposal differed from that requested by the proponent to accommodate an appropriate buffer to the Collingullie wastewater treatment facility.

 

Council received a Gateway Determination on 20 January 2021 authorising the planning proposal to proceed, subject to preparation of a site investigation process, public exhibition, and consultation with government agencies.

 

The planning proposal and an associated amendment to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 were placed on public exhibition from 12 March to 16 May 2022 (inclusive). The exhibition period was extended to allow for further submissions following a Village drop-in session on 29 April 2022.

 

The purpose of this report is to provide feedback on the public consultation and submissions received and recommended changes to the proposed DCP amendment. The report also requests adoption and gazettal of the amendment to the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 and adoption of the amendment to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010, with changes outlined in this report.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       note the results of the public exhibition for Planning Proposal LEP19/0008

b       adopt planning proposal LEP19/0008 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

c        gazette the plan and notify landowners and NSW Department of Planning and Environment of the decision

d       adopt the amendments to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 with the recommended amendments identified in the report and provide notification of the adoption in the local paper

 

Application Details

Submitted Proposal:

Council received a planning proposal (LEP19/0008) to rezone land located at 9 Lockhart Road and 84 Bristol Street, Collingullie from RU1 Primary Production to RU5 Village and change the minimum lot size provisions from 200 hectares to no minimum lot size.

Council Revisions:

Council’s assessment of the planning proposal has resulted in a recommendation for an addendum to the planning proposal. This involved the removal of a portion of the land included in the submitted planning proposal and inclusion of other lands under separate ownership at 39 Bristol Street, Collingullie

Council determined that the addendum was required to ensure the planning proposal better reflected the intent of the endorsed Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013 and responded to constraints, including the location and capacity of the Collingullie sewage treatment plant.

Applicant:

Mo-lly Holdings

Landowners:

Lot 1 DP 120715 – Bradley Lenord Jenkins

Lot 39 DP 754561 – Bradley Lenord Jenkins

Lot 5 DP 833514 – Mo-Ily Holdings

Lot 71 DP 1066646 – Mo-Ily Holdings

Lot 20 DP 843207 – Michael Joseph Wakeling

Proposal

Council is in receipt of a planning proposal affecting Lot 1 DP 120715, Lot 39 DP 754561, Lot 5 DP 833514 and Lot 71 DP 1066646 addressing Lockhart Road and Bristol Street in Collingullie (attachment 1).

 

The planning proposal seeks the rezoning of the subject lands from RU1 Primary Production to RU5 Village. The proposal also includes the removal of the minimum lot size requirement from the subject lands.

 

This would permit additional growth of the village of Collingullie, delivered in a manner complementary to the existing types of development in the village. This will allow for population growth, whilst enhancing possibilities for the retention of local village services and commerce and the ongoing vitality of the village community.

 

The exhibited planning proposal now recommended for final adoption would result in the rezoning and removal of minimum lot size requirements to lands as indicated in the mapping below.

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Development Control Plan

The rezoning of the subject lands as per the addended planning proposal will add a considerable area of land to the spatial extent of Collingullie township. In support of this there needs to be provision for staging and layout of the new areas to ensure orderly development in the growth area.

 

As a result of the outcomes sought by the planning proposal, a subsequent amendment is proposed to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan (DCP) 2010. This will guide the development of the precinct in an appropriate manner, ensuring new development integrates with its surrounds.

 

The DCP amendment references a comprehensive urban design report (attachment 3), dated June 2021, which was prepared to establish a vision for the expansion of Collingullie having regard to the following matters:

 

1.      Sewer infrastructure, including the location of the existing treatment plant and potential location for a future pump station.

2.      Potential lot size mix, noting the desire to complement the subdivision pattern of the existing village.

3.      Traffic management and the need to restrict and consolidate access from the Sturt Highway and Lockhart Road.

4.      The development transition from the core of the Collingullie township to surrounding agricultural lands and providing effective lot size and design response to this context.

5.      The connectivity and presentation of new development areas to and from key locations within Collingullie including the school, commercial establishments and the playing field.

6.      Suitability of the subject lands to sustain additional residential development in view of the legacy effects of previous land use, in particular any contamination of the land that may exist, and remediation of these effects as required.

The recommendations of the urban design report were distilled into a “Collingullie Village Structure Plan” shown in the figure below.

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This Structure Plan is to be inserted into the Wagga Wagga DCP as Section 6.1.1. This content was produced prior to public exhibition of the planning proposal and formed part of the exhibited materials alongside the planning proposal.

Recommended Revisions

The following revisions are recommended to be made to the Collingullie DCP Amendment (attachment 2):

§  Update amendment to Section 6 Villages in DCP as follows:

a.    Control C6 (relating to minimum frontage for subdivision) – insert text at end of existing control, as follows:

 

Collingullie (as per designation in Collingullie Village Structure Plan) small lots – 20m, typical lots – 25m and larger lots – 30m.

 

b.    Control C19 – insert text at the end of the exhibited control as follows:

 

The location and alignment of any new roads, or extension to existing roads, is to be confirmed by a traffic study prepared by an appropriately qualified consultant.

 

c.    Control C20 – insert text at the end of the exhibited control as follows:

 

The eastern green buffer is to be located within the road verge of a new perimeter road.

A landscape plan which includes proposed planting within the required green buffer is to be provided. Upon maturity, planting should achieve a height and density that provides effective visual screening and mitigation of spray drift.

d.    Insert additional controls as follows:

 

C22       Any development application to subdivide land which adjoins land zoned RU1 Primary Production is to be accompanied by a Land Use Conflict Risk Assessment in accordance with the Department of Primary Industries Land Use Conflict Risk Assessment Guide (October 2011).

Gateway Determination

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment issued a Gateway Determination for the planning proposal on 20 January 2021. A copy of the Gateway Determination is provided as Attachment 4.

 

Public Exhibition and Agency Consultation

The planning proposal and accompanying exhibition material were placed on public exhibition from 12 March to 16 May (inclusive) and agency referrals were provided to Department of Education, Transport for NSW, and Riverina Water County Council as per Gateway Condition No. 3. See full details under Internal / External Consultation.

 

During the exhibition period, 16 submissions were received, including two from agencies. A summary of the key issues raised in submissions and a response is provided under Internal / External Consultation section below.

 

Financial Implications

The planning proposal has originated externally to the organisation. The planning proposal was identified as a medium complexity amendment to the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 using the grading schema in effect at the time of submission. Council has levied planning proposal fees totalling $15,000, as per Council’s fees and charges at the time of lodgement.

The planning proposal foreshadows additional development on the subject land, particularly residential development enlarging the existing extent of Collingullie village. This has implications for future levies payable to Council.

Section 7.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the City of Wagga Wagga’s Section 94 Contributions Plan 2006-2019 enables Council to levy contributions, where anticipated development will or is likely to increase the demand for public facilities.

Section 64 of the Local Government Act 1993, Section 306 of the Water Management Act 2000 as well as the City of Wagga Wagga’s Development Servicing Plan for Stormwater 2007 and/or City of Wagga Wagga Development Servicing Plan for Sewerage 2013 enable Council to levy developer charges based on the increased demands that new development will have on sewer and/or stormwater.

The Section 7.11 and Section 64 contribution applies to any future development consent on the land.

Policy and Legislation

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

 

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We plan for the growth of the city

Outcome: We have sustainable urban development

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

The potential contamination of land proposed to be rezoned was identified as a risk prior to seeking a Gateway Determination.  Since that time, a detailed site investigation has been undertaken in accordance with the relevant State Environmental Planning Policy. That investigation concluded that the site is suitable for the intended residential land use except for Part Lot 20 DP843207, which can be made suitable for the proposed residential use subject to remediation and/or management of identified isolated surface asbestos containing material (ACM) and a suspected underground storage tank (UST).

 

The planning proposal process requires consultation and engagement with affected landowners and the wider community. This has been undertaken in accordance with Council’s local provisions, regulations, and the directions from DPE in the Gateway Determination. Community engagement included a site meeting and an extension to the original public exhibition period. This has provided an opportunity for interested and affected residents and community members to make submissions and seek further information on the proposal.

 

Risks associated with future development of the subject land will be considered during the development assessment process which would be triggered by any application to subdivide the land.

 

 

Internal / External Consultation

During the public exhibition period, 16 submissions were received. The submissions are provided as Attachment 5. The public exhibition extended from 12 March to 16 May 2022 (inclusive) with additional time added to the exhibition period at the request of the community to provide adequate time for participation and engagement.

 

An engagement page was established at https://connect.wagga.nsw.gov.au/collingullie-expansion. The engagement page attracted the following traffic:

 

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Prior to exhibition, the planning proposal had been the subject of feedback from Council’s environmental section regarding the subject land’s proximity to the sewer treatment plant and listing on Council’s potentially contaminated land register. The advice recommended a precautionary approach to maintaining distance to the sewerage treatment plant, which has been incorporated into the planning proposal and Collingullie Village Structure Plan / DCP amendment.

 

Since exhibition, feedback was sought from Council’s recreation planning section in relation to the potential for a second AFL oval to be located within the village. This issue is discussed further in the table of responses to submissions below.

 

Internal advice also reflected the uncertainty regarding the potential for contamination of the subject land noting the previous agricultural use of the land. As outlined above, a detailed site investigation was prepared to address this issue.

 

A summary of the submissions and Councill Officer response is provided below:

 

Agency Consultation

Comments on the planning proposal have been received from the following agencies:

Agency and Comments

Council response

Schools Infrastructure NSW

 

The number of students projected to be generated by the proposal can be accommodated by the surrounding schools

 

Recommend that the proposal be supported by a transport impact assessment and consideration of the NSW Government’s Movement and Place Framework

 

Road network design for Collingullie village should consider public transport service delivery including the need for bus-capable roads that facilitate access to local schools.

 

 

Noted. Council staff will continue to liaise with Schools Infrastructure NSW to ensure the future growth of the village is supported with adequate community infrastructure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future subdivision applications will need to be supported by a traffic impact assessment which considers appropriate public transport access and facilities.

NSW Department of Primary Industries

 

No objection to proposed expansion of village

 

Clarity required regarding management of land between expanded village and sewage treatment plant.

 

 

 

 

 

Consider extending Green buffer proposed along eastern boundary of expanded village to the southern boundary of the village.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A land use conflict risk assessment (LUCRA) could be undertaken to assess adequacy of proposed buffers to agricultural production activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This issue can be further considered in conjunction with future subdivision. The existing 400m buffer is consistent with the NSW Department of Urban Affairs and Planning – Sewerage Systems EIS Guideline which recommends a buffer area of at least 400m.

 

The buffer on the eastern boundary acknowledges that future subdivision layout will result in lots closer to the adjoining rural land than that of the southern boundary. The proposed lot sizes of 2,500-4,000m² will provide enough land to separate future dwellings from the existing rural land. The DCP controls will be amended to confirm that siting of future dwellings is to ensure adequate distance between the dwelling location and adjoining farmland.

 

Propose that a LUCRA be required to be prepared to support any future application to subdivide land adjoining land zoned RU1.

Water NSW

 

Water NSW does not own any land or assets that are likely to be affected by the Proposal.

 

Nearest asset is the Beavers Creek Weir and lands immediately surrounding the Weir, which are well removed from the subject site.

 

No comments or particular requirements in relation to the proposal

 

 

Comments noted


 

Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

 

Council should require contributions toward the funding of upgrades to the intersection of Sturt Highway and MacDonnell, Linton, and Bristol Streets

 

TfNSW supports vehicular and pedestrian access to the Sturt Highway and Lockhart Road being denied

Any future intersection on The Rock-Collingullie Road should be in accordance with the Austroads Guide to Road Design for the current speed zone and should be designed for the swept path of the largest vehicle.

 

 

Comments noted.

 

 

 

 

Future subdivision applications will need to be supported by a traffic impact assessment which considers appropriate intersection treatments.

 

 

During the public exhibition period, 16 submissions were received. A summary of the issues raised and a response to each are provided below.

 

No.

Submission

Officer Response

1a

Confusion on the lack of buffer zone to their fully functioning cropping and sheep farm. Council and DPI guidelines recommend a buffer zone of up to 350 metres.

 

States that “a small street does not constitute a suitable exclusion zone between two very different land users”.

It is noted that the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has raised no objection to the proposed expansion of the Collingullie village.

 

 

The DPI Interim Guideline titled “Buffer Zones to Reduce Land Use Conflict with Agriculture” contains several suggested evaluation distances between agriculture and sensitive receptors. These distances range from 50m for stock grazing to 1000m for indoor pig farms and chicken farms.

 

It is noted that 1,000m2 residential lots in Bristol Street already directly adjoin land zoned Primary Production with no buffer. By contrast, the proposed Collingullie Village Structure Plan provides for larger lots, a perimeter road and a green buffer separating existing lots from land zoned for Primary Production. The combination of these features will ensure that new dwellings are set back at least 50m from the proposed zone boundary.

 

It is recommended that a provision be added to the proposed DCP amendment to require that any development application to subdivide land which adjoins land zoned RU1 Primary Production be accompanied by a Land Use Conflict Risk Assessment in accordance with the DPI Land Use Conflict Risk Assessment Guide.

 

1b

Identifies concern that Council is using an existing tree line that resides on their land as the only form of green buffer.

 

Concern that tree line should not be included in the proposal as the council’s own buffer zone.

Noted. The identified green buffer is proposed to be located within land zoned RU5 Village.

 

 

It is recommended that the proposed control numbered C20 within the DCP amendment contain the following additional wording: “The green buffer is to be a minimum of 10 metres wide and either incorporated into the road reserve where a new perimeter road is proposed. Any development application to subdivide land zoned RU5 Village which adjoins land zoned RU1 Primary Production must be accompanied by a landscape plan which includes proposed planting within the required green buffer. Upon maturity, planting should achieve a height and density that provides effective visual screening and mitigation of spray drift.

 

2

“It would be great to have more development and new houses in Collingullie.”

Noted.

3

Water NSW

See comments above under Agency Consultation.

 

4a

Clarification sought with regard to separation distance requirements between the different land uses.

 

Concern that Dennis’ property is being used as the green buffer.

See responses to submissions 1a and 1b.

4b

Considers that the proposal should provide a greater proportion of smaller (1,000-1,250m2) lots to improve housing affordability.

 

Noted. The minimum lot size map contained in the Urban Design Report will be included within the DCP with a control that provides consideration of smaller lots where the overall objectives of the structure plan can be met.

 

5

Schools Infrastructure NSW

See comments above under Agency Consultation.

 

6

Collingullie Glenfield Park Football Netball Club commends the development and requests that land be set aside within the village expansion for recreation purposes including to facilitate a second AFL oval.

Council’s Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy contains a benchmark provision of 4ha of open space per 1,000 people. The existing open space provision in Collingullie is equivalent to 20ha of open space per 1,000 people. Hence, even with the village expansion, there is unlikely to be justification for the provision of additional land for public recreation.

 

It is noted that outdoor recreation facilities are permissible with consent in both the RU5 Village Zone and the RU1 Primary Production Zone. Accordingly, it may be possible for the club to purchase or obtain a long-term lease over private land for the purposes of developing an AFL oval.

 

7

Suggests that additional smaller (1,000m2) lots be included within the village expansion area, in particular to the east of Bristol Street.

 

Suggests that the proposed 8,000m2 in the village structure plan could be split into two 4,000m2 lots and objectives for tree retention still be achieved.

Smaller lots are not considered appropriate in the eastern part of the village expansion area due to the need to provide an appropriate interface to adjoining agricultural uses.

 

The urban design report highlights the need for the ecological value of the existing trees within the proposed 8,000m2 lot to be investigated prior to redevelopment. That assessment may justify the creation of smaller lots.

 

8

Do not support the proposed lack of a minimum lot size associated with land to be zoned RU5 Village.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not agree with the inclusion of the Crown Land adjoining MacDonnell Street, some of which is zoned RE1 Public Recreation, within the village structure plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not support the proposed east-west road intersecting with MacDonnell Street between Leitch Street and Kennedy Street

No land within the Wagga Wagga LGA zoned RU5 Village currently has a minimum lot size specified in the LEP.

Instead, it is Council’s preference to utilise the DCP and associated urban design report to indicate appropriate lot sizes. These provisions, along with the LEP zone objectives, are considered sufficient to ensure appropriate future development within the village.

 

No changes are proposed to the zoning or minimum lot size provisions which currently apply to the Crown Land fronting MacDonnell Street. While the future use of this land is uncertain, its inclusion in the village structure plan allows for the possibility of the land being sold and developed.

 

 

 

The street layout within the Village Structure Plan is indicative only. The final location of new streets and intersections will be subject to land ownership, detailed traffic investigation and engineering design.

 

9

Transport for NSW

See comments above under Agency Consultation.

 

10

Considers proposal to be overbearing in scale and out of character with existing village.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Believes proposed rezoning will adversely impact primary production activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concerned about land use conflict and inadequate buffer distances between expanded village and existing agricultural enterprises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concerns about impacts of urban development including noise pollution, light pollution, traffic, general disturbance and biohazard risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concerned about loss of amenity both for primary producers and current village residents and notes green buffer not shown along The Rock-Collingullie Road on structure plan despite being mentioned in text.

 

 

Considers that Development Control Plan requires more specific provisions covering lot sizes, building height and buffer zones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concerned that Village Structure Plan does not include certain improvements mentioned for Collingullie in Wagga Wagga LSPS.

 

 

 

 

 

Believes proposed village expansion would exacerbate existing stormwater drainage issues in the village.

 

 

 

Believes village expansion does not guarantee additional potential school enrolments or the re-opening of Collingullie Public School

Village expansion will be limited by the capacity of the Collingullie sewage treatment plant. The plant is estimated to have capacity for an additional 175 equivalent tenements (dwellings). The Urban Design Report states that “Council estimates that the village expansion would generate approximately 150 dwellings”, which remains the intention.

 

The proposed village expansion is in accordance with the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043 and the Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040 which both identify the potential for growth in the Collingullie Village. A vision was established for Collingullie to “further develop and grow the village while keeping its rural character”. The release of large housing lots at Collingullie and other rural villages in the LGA was identified as an appropriate planning response to market demand for lifestyle/rural residential housing lots without contributing to urban sprawl of Wagga Wagga itself. The intention of the DCP amendment is to ensure the expansion of the village facilitated by the LEP amendment occurs in way that minimises adverse impacts on primary production.

 

The Village Structure Plan contained within the Collingullie Urban Design Report recognises the need for buffers between new housing and adjoining primary production land. Lots backing onto The Rock-Collingullie Road are indicated as larger lots, which would allow dwellings to be set back 30-40m from the road, which has a reserve width of 30m. This means dwellings would be 60 – 70m from agricultural land to the west of the village. While proposed buffers are not expansive in terms of separation distance, the proposed green buffer will provide a physical barrier. A degree of compromise is necessary to facilitate expansion of the village as envisaged in the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan and Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement.

 

 

The proposal and current capacity of the sewerage treatment plant will allow for a possible 150 additional village lots. The lot sizes proposed and DCP controls will provide the framework for ensuring the village amenity and character are retained. In addition, changes are proposed to the DCP amendment to require that any development application to subdivide land which adjoins land zoned RU1 Primary Production be accompanied by a Land Use Conflict Risk Assessment in accordance with the DPI Land Use Conflict Risk Assessment Guide.

 

 

See comments above regarding proposed lot sizes and separation between dwelling location and rural.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This report recommends changes to the DCP as described in this report. In relation to building height, it is not possible for Council to mandate single-storey dwellings due to State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 which provides that the erection of a new 1 or 2 storey dwelling house is complying development up to a maximum building height of 8.5 metres.

The lot size distribution map from the Urban Design Report will be included in the DCP.

 

The LEP and DCP amendments recommended for adoption by this report do not preclude any of the aspirations documented in the LSPS, however improvements such as community gardens, open space improvements, truck parking and youth recreation facilities are beyond the scope of these amendments.

 

Existing provisions for stormwater management will apply to future developments. Any development application to subdivide land would be required to satisfy these requirements in relation to stormwater management.

 

While the reopening of the school is ultimately outside of Council’s control, additional housing opportunities in the village would be likely to attract more families which would strengthen the justification for the local school to be re-opened.

 

11

Concerned about complaints from future residents of proposed housing relating to legitimate agricultural activities on neighbouring land.

 

Concerned about biohazard and other risks of additional housing and residents to stock and crops and rural livelihoods.

 

See responses to submissions 1a, 1b and 10.

12

Concerned about effect of proposal on:

·    “right to farm” i.e. ability to operate as a primary producer,

·    amenity and character of the village (traffic, noise, lighting)

·    attacks on livestock from domestic animals

 

See responses to submissions 1a, 1b and 10.

13

Concerned at the scale of development proposed, inadequate protections for users of primary production land and amenity impacts on existing rural and village residents.

 

See responses to submissions 1a, 1b and 10.

14

Concerned about the impact of proposed roads depicted in the Village Structure Plan, particularly extension of Linton Street through author’s land

The road layout in the structure plan is indicative only. The actual location of new roads and any pedestrian/cycle paths will be based on detailed design, land ownership etc. Any development application including new roads and intersections will need to include a full assessment of traffic impacts.

 

It is recommended that the proposed control numbered C19 within the DCP amendment contain the following additional wording:

 

“The location and alignment of any new roads, or extension to existing roads, is to be confirmed by a traffic study prepared by an appropriately qualified consultant.”

 

Where a road is indicated through private property (i.e. extension of Linton Street) this would require the landowner approval or sale to a developer and is not intended to be a compulsory land acquisition and road construction by Council.

 

15

Safety concerns associated with intersection of local streets with Sturt Highway. Do not agree with closure of Linton Street at Highway.

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is the relevant authority for any changes associated with access to the Sturt Highway, Lockhart Road and The Rock-Collingullie Road. TfNSW generally seek to limit points of access to the State and Regional Road networks to maximise movement efficiency on their roads. Further details of appropriate intersections with the Sturt Highway will be assessed as part of future traffic and transport reports submitted with development applications.

 

16

Safety concerns associated with intersection of local streets with Sturt Highway. Do not agree with closure of Linton Street at Highway.

See response to submission 15 above.

 

 


 

A Councillor workshop was held on 23 May 2022. At the workshop, Councillors were provided with the summary of submissions and Council Officer response.

 

 

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Rates notices insert

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One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

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x

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

x

 

x

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

LEP19/0008 - Planning Proposal - Collingullie Village Expansion - Provided under separate cover

 

2.

LEP19/0008 - DCP Amendment - Revised post exhibition - Provided under separate cover

 

3.

LEP19/0008 - Collingullie Urban Design Report - Provided under separate cover

 

4.

LEP19/0008 - Gateway Determination - Collingullie Village Expansion - Provided under separate cover

 

5.

LEP19/0008 - Submissions - Collingullie Village Expansion - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-2

 

RP-2               DRAFT CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE

Author:                        Ingrid Hensley 

General Manager:    Peter Thompson

         

 

Summary:

The 2021 Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW was prescribed in November 2021. This Report provides an overview of the major changes from the existing Code of Meeting Practice and proposes the public exhibition of the new draft Code of Meeting Practice, as required by legislation.

 

A clear and transparent Code of Meeting Practice, that meets legislative obligations, will ensure our community is able to effectively engage with Council at Council meetings and that Councillors have clear and fundamental direction on the conduct of meetings.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       endorse the draft Code of Meeting Practice that is to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 15 June 2022 to 12 July 2022 and invite public submissions until 26 July 2022 on the draft Code of Meeting Practice

b       receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the Draft Code of Meeting Practice

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

 

Report

The Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW is prescribed under section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (“the Act”) and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (“the Regulation”) and applies to all meetings of councils and committees of councils of which all the members are councillors. A new Model Code of Meeting Practice was prescribed by the Regulation in November 2021.

 

The Draft Wagga Wagga Council Code of Meeting Practice (the “Code of Meeting Practice” or “the Code”) provides a regulatory and decision-making framework for Council Meetings to promote the accessibility, accountability and transparency of Council decisions. It also provides fundamental direction on how Council conducts its meetings.

 

The Model Code of Meeting Practice has two elements. It contains mandatory provisions (indicated in black font) that reflect the existing meetings provisions of the Act and which update and enhance the meeting practice provisions previously prescribed under the Regulation, to reflect contemporary meetings practice by councils.

 

The Code also contains non-mandatory provisions (indicated in red font) that cover areas of meeting practice that are common to most councils but where there may be a need for some variation in practice between councils based on local circumstances and preferences. A code adopted or amended by the council must not contain provisions that are inconsistent with the mandatory provisions. For the purpose of exhibition and review the document also shows supplementary provisions and/or changes from Council’s current Code of Meeting Practice or which are common practice by Council.

 

The draft Code of Meeting Practice has been developed in line with the Model Code made under the Act and the Regulation. It seeks to incorporate new mandatory provisions and some non-mandatory provisions of the Model Meeting Code as well as any other supplementary provisions, provided they are not inconsistent with the Model Code.

 

Under the provisions, councils must adopt a code of meeting practice that incorporates the mandatory provisions of the Model Meeting Code no later than 12 months after the date of ordinary elections, which were held on 4 December 2021.

 

The objectives of the Draft Code are to:

·    Ensure that all meetings of Council and Committees of Council are conducted in an orderly, consistent and efficient manner and according to the principles of procedural fairness and due process, where applicable

·    Assist with the conduct of public address, discussion and debate during Council and Committee meetings

·    Ensure that all Councillors understand their rights and obligations during Council and Committee meeting, including in relation to the declaration of conflicts of interest

·    Ensure that all Councillors have an equal opportunity to participate fully in meetings and that there is a positive environment, consistent without the Code of Conduct

·    Act as an effective aid for good governance.

The Model Code aims to introduce plain language to make the prescribed meeting rules more accessible and easier to understand and which facilitate more efficient and contemporary practices. Some of the key changes include:

·    Non-mandatory provisions which allow meetings to be held by audio-visual link in the event of a natural disaster or public health emergency and provisions more generally to allow councillors individually to attend meetings by audio-visual link.

·    Amendments to the provisions governing the webcasting of meetings and disorder at meetings to reflect amendments to the Regulation since the previous iteration of the Model Meeting Code was prescribed.

·    An amendment implementing recommendation 6 in ICAC’s report in relation to its investigation of the former Canterbury City Council (Operation Dasha). ICAC recommended that the Model Meeting Code be amended to require that council business papers include a reminder to councillors of their oath or affirmation of office, and their conflict of interest disclosure obligations.

·    Amendments to the disorder provisions, including a mandatory clause which specifies one of the ways a councillor may commit an act of disorder at a meeting, i.e. where a councillor insults, ‘makes unfavourable personal remarks about’, or imputes improper motives to any other council official, or alleges a breach of the Council’s code of conduct. The New Code replaces the previous phrase ‘makes personal reflections on’, which may have included a positive or negative reflection, with the more pejorative ‘makes unfavourable personal remarks about’.

 

Proposed Amendments to the Current Code

Reason

Giving Notice of Business to be considered at Council meetings (Section 3.13)

Aligning Council’s Code to the prescribed Model (non-mandatory provision)

Statement of ethical obligations

(Section 3.23)

Aligning Council’s Code to the prescribed Model (mandatory provision)

Giving notice of business to be considered at council meeting (notice of motion)
(Section 3.11)

Notices of motion are to be submitted at least 5 business days before the meeting is to be held (the same as current practice, but a change to the wording from 7 days to 5 business days, to ensure consistency with the mandatory wording in the Code, which refers to ‘business days’)

Ability to hold Pre-meeting briefing sessions by audio-visual link

(Section 3.35)

Aligning Council’s Code to the prescribed Model (non-mandatory provision) which will facilitate improved access to the meeting. The definition of audio-visual link has also been added into the definitions section.

Ability to hold Public Address sessions by audio-visual link

(Section 4.2)

Aligning Council’s Code to the prescribed Model (non-mandatory provision) which will allow improved access to the meeting

Amend provision relating to the closing of public address applications from 2:00pm to 12noon

(Section 4.4)

Based on feedback from applicants formalisation of the proposed change of time will allow applicants sufficient time to prepare and make arrangement for attendance at the meeting

Clarification in relation to the contacting of a broader range of interested parties (i.e. not limited to Development Approval applicants and objectors, but can include those involved in Planning Approvals, for example, or persons who have made a submission for an item on public exhibition and on the agenda for consideration by Council).

If more than the permitted number of speakers apply to speak ‘for’ or ‘against’ any item of business, the general manager, in consultation with the Mayor (where practicable), can divide the time equally between the additional speakers

Specifying that reasons for refusal of a public address application may include instances where a person has already addressed Council on one or more occasions on the same matter

(Section 4.9)

Provides an alternative where it is not possible for speakers to nominate from among themselves the persons who are to address the council on the item of business

 

Provides additional transparency and understanding of expectations in relation to the approval process, particularly for matters that may be deferred and on the agenda at successive meetings (noting that there may be changes to the recommendation which could warrant further public address)

New provisions and obligations relating to attendance via audio-visual link, attendance by Councillors via audio-visual link

(Sections 4.2, 5.2, 5.15 - 5.21, 14.20, 15.20 – 15.21 and 16.2)

Aligning Council’s Code to the prescribed Model (non-mandatory provision) which will allow improved access to the meeting and provisions relating to management of Conflicts of interest for Councillors attending by audio-visual link

Public Address sessions can also be held via audio visual link

Amendment to the Order of Business being:

·  Reordering of items

·  Aligning Questions with Notice to provisions of the Code under Section 3.14

·  Amending the Prayer to Reflection

(Section 8.1)

Aligning structure of Ordinary Council to the provisions of the Code and current practice.

Councillor reports are required to comply with provisions of section 3.11 of the Code. Delegates reports may be received via resolution of Council e.g. on adoption of a Councillor to attend a conference etc

Councillor Delegate Reports
(Section 9.11)

A Councillor may submit a report to the

Council in relation to their representation

of the Council on official business (including but not limited to attendance at a conference or seminar) or a trip or visit undertaken on behalf of the Council following a resolution of Council

Webcasting Recordings
(Section 17.3)

Expanding the existing provisions to also

make an audio visual recording of a

Council or committee of the council

meeting available to a regulatory

authority

* Clause references are to the Wagga Wagga City Council’s Draft Model Code

Financial Implications

Training on the new Model Code of Meeting Practice for Councillors has been delivered and funded from within Councillors Professional Development budget.

It is a requirement that all meetings of the council and committees of the council be webcast on council’s website. Livestreaming of the Council meetings requires certain equipment and services. Council’s current Long Term Financial Plan includes an annual budget allocation for livestreaming Council’s ordinary meetings utilising an external livestreaming provider.

Policy and Legislation

Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)

Local Government (General) Regulation 2021

Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW 2021

The Amendment Regulation extended the provision in the Regulation (s237(3)) that exempts councillors from being personally present at meetings until 30 June 2022. Councillors will, therefore, need to be personally present at meetings if and until the proposed provisions allowing attendance at meetings by audio-visual link are adopted by Council.

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We are accountable and transparent

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

The draft Wagga Wagga Council Code of Meeting Practice provides a regulatory and decision-making framework for Council meetings to promote the accessibility, accountability and transparency of Council decisions.

 

Under the transitional provisions, councils must adopt a code of meeting practice that incorporates the mandatory provisions of the Model Meeting Code no later than 12 months after the date of the next ordinary elections.

 

Internal / External Consultation

Following the release of the revised Model Code of Meeting Practice, Council officers considered the proposed amendments with a particular focus on Council adopted Code of Meeting Practice taking into account Council previous consideration of non-mandatory provisions and those provisions which are specific to the needs of Wagga Wagga City Council.

 

Before adopting a new Code of Meeting Practice, under section 361 of the Act, councils are required to exhibit a draft of the code of meeting practice for at least 28 days and provide members of the community at least 42 days in which to comment on the draft code.

 

This consultation aims to ascertain the community's views on the new Draft Code of Meeting Practice. Specifically, Council is seeking community feedback on the non-mandatory and supplementary provisions incorporated into the Draft Code in order to ascertain the level of support for these provisions and evaluate whether any amendments are required prior to the adoption of the Code of Meeting Practice.

 

Councillors undertook formal training on the Model Code in March 2022 and workshopped the Model Code to ensure transparency and clear procedures/limitations in relation to remote attendance at meetings.

 

The Act provides that after considering all submissions received during the exhibition and submission period, the council may decide to amend those provisions of its draft mandatory code that are non-mandatory provisions or to adopt the code. If the Council does decide to amend the draft code, it can publicly exhibit the amended draft or if the council is of the opinion that the amendments are not substantial, it may adopt the amended draft code without public exhibition.

 

 

 

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Rates notices insert

Direct mail

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Council news story

Council News advert

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One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Involve

 

 

 

 

 

ü

 

 

 

ü

ü

Collaborate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attachments

 

1.

Draft Code of Meeting Practice - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-3

 

RP-3               DRAFT REVISED PUBLIC ART PLAN 2022-2026

Author:         Madeleine Scully 

Director:       Janice Summerhayes

         

 

Summary:

This report presents the draft revised Public Art Plan 2022 - 2026 for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. Council’s Cultural Plan 2020 - 2030 and Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan 2040 both recognise the key role that public art plays in creating a thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive community; by creating a sense of place, supporting our arts and creative community, providing opportunities to connect with others and enhancing our public spaces.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       place the draft Public Art Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition commencing 15 June 2022 and concluding on 12 July 2022

b       receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made

ii        proposing adoption of the draft Public Art Plan 2022-2026 unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period.

 

Report

Wagga Wagga City Council endorsed the Outdoor Art in Public Spaces Policy in 1997, to establish and manage the city’s diverse collection of public art. In 2008 Council’s Public Art Policy was further strengthened to respond to the cultural needs of the community as outlined in successive Council Community Strategic Plans.

 

The purpose of Council’s Public Art Policy (POL109) and related draft revised Public Art Plan 2022-2026, is to provide Council with a framework to manage public art commissioning and budgeting processes, procurement and overall management of the city’s public art collection. A key consideration is to maximise the social and economic benefits of public art as it relates to place making and the contribution it makes to a vibrant cultural and economic life of our community.

 

As detailed in the current Public Art Policy (POL109), the Public Art Reserve receives the first $50,000 raised annually from the 1% levy on all capital works projects funded by General Purpose Revenue and is incorporated into Council’s project management documentation. This provision does not apply to any capital works projects funded in part or in whole through grants from State or Federal Government sources or through the Sewer Reserve, Solid Waste Reserve, Stormwater, Levy Reserve or Council’s Development Contribution Plans.

 

A review of the previous Public Art Plan, Enliven Public Art Plan 2017-2021 noted the successful delivery of a diverse range of projects across the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area including the following:

 

Living Spaces:

An annual schedule of public artworks commissioned to highlight villages and neighbourhoods for example:

·    ‘Bend & Stretch’, Will Maguire – sculpture located at Multi-Purpose Stadium

·    ‘Wilga Sticks’, John Wood – sculptural seating located at Wilga Park, Kooringal

 

Living Communities:

Temporary projects commissioned to feature in Wagga Wagga events or festivals for example:

·    ‘Murrumbidgee Flow’, David ‘Meggs’ Hooke – mural located at Cadel Place for Lost Lanes 2019

·    ‘Lagoon’, Goldberg Aberline Studio with Owen Lyons – temporary installation on the surface of Wollundry Lagoon for Lost Lanes 2021

 

NightLights & BrightLights Projection:

Annual site-specific projections at the Civic Centre for example:

·    NightLights featured artists Lucy Benson, Cindi Drennan and Kellie O’Dempsey

·    BrightLights featured artists Beck Storer, Kellie O’Dempsey and Tonya Meyrick

 

One project named ‘River Life’ has been carried over to 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 financial years as a significant commission. This project highlights Wiradjuri living culture and heritage and is currently underway with Wiradjuri Elders consultation and community knowledge holders to finalise commissioning details. After experiencing significant disruption due to COVID-19 this project is now progressing.

 

Development and Consultation

Analysis of community consultation feedback received through Council’s Cultural Plan 2020-2030, draft revised Community Safety Action Plan 2022-2026, Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2021, and draft Wiradjuri Trail Masterplan has also been undertaken to assist in shaping projects for inclusion in the draft revised Public Art Plan 2022-2026. Consultation was also undertaken with the previous Public Art Advisory Panel who completed their tenure in November 2021. This involved a series of workshops to clarify and refine the guiding principles, including both Council’s and Create NSW First Nations Protocols, and the development of a Public Art Overview in the draft plan. Membership of Council’s Public Art Advisory Panel for the current Council term have also reviewed the draft revised Public Art Plan 2022-2026 and provided their feedback and support.

 

Structure and Key Projects:

The development and implementation of public art projects and initiatives in the draft revised Public Art Plan 2022 - 2026 are governed by the following principles:

 

Celebrate:

·    Celebrate the culture and heritage of the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people

·    Promote the cultural and social diversity of the whole community through enhancement of the visual and environmental beauty of the city

·    Highlight the unique characteristics of the local natural environment and ecosystems


 

Activate:

·    Communicate the unique stories, spirit and heritage of the whole of the city of Wagga Wagga, including the rural villages and neighbourhoods

·    Encourage access and participation from all the community through creative experiences and placemaking

·    Support and enhance cultural tourism and the visitor economy

 

Innovate:

·    Challenge and stimulate audiences and the wider community

·    Develop projects at the highest levels of creativity, artistic excellence, and innovation

·    Incorporate art throughout the city in ways that blurs the lines between art and urban design

 

Collaborate:

·    Engage with artists of all career stages, with value placed on local and First Nations artists when commissioning new works

·    Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including state and federal government bodies, community groups and organisations, businesses and industry

·    Ensure all projects and programs are carried out in a fair and transparent manner, and in accordance with industry and local government best practice

 

The draft revised Public Art Plan 2022-2026 has four focus areas, with key projects identified in each including:

 

Wiradjuri Heritage and Culture

·    Site specific installation/s of Wiradjuri significance

 

Events

·    Temporary/ephemeral works to be included in Council events

 

Neighbourhoods, Suburbs and Villages

·    Workshop programs with creative outcomes in identified socially disadvantaged SA1 neighbourhoods

·    Support the commissioning of public artworks throughout the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area

 

Explore the City

·    Creative lighting/digital works in strategic locations across the city to improve public safety and amenity

·    Development of an audio art trail

 

Staff are recommending that Council place the draft revised Public Art Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition where the document will be further promoted for feedback from our community. On close of the public exhibition period a further report will be tabled to Council addressing any submissions received.

 

Financial Implications

The Public Art Reserve receives a budget allocation of $50,000 annually as described in the Public Art Policy (POL 109). Projects listed in the draft Plan are either funded, utilising this reserve allocation or not funded, this is where alternative options will be pursued for example funding applications to State and Federal government agencies or to potential sponsors to support these projects.

The proposed schedule of works included in the draft revised Public Art Plan 2022 –2026 include:

 

 

 

2022/23

2023/24

2024/25

2025/26

Estimated Opening Balance

*$175,543

$68,948

$38,948

$38,948

Public Art Annual Allocation

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Total Reserve Funds

$225,543

$118,948

$88,948

$88,948

Projects

Wiradjuri Heritage & Culture

-

-

-

-

River Life (from Enliven Public Art Plan 2017-2021)

**$106,595

 

 

 

Events

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Neighbourhood Engagement

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

Suburbs & Villages

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Creative Light Spaces

-

$30,000

-

$30,000

Listen In – Audio Art Trail

-

-

-

-

Administration Fee

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Total Projects

$156,595

$80,000

$50,000

$80,000

Estimated Closing Balance

$68,948

$38,948

$38,948

$8,948

 

* Please note that the opening balance is based on the assumption that existing 2021/22 Public Art projects will be completed on budget.

** Carryover funds from previous plan for Riverlife commission

 

Policy and Legislation

POL109 – Public Art Policy

Wagga View – Community Strategic Plan 2040

Cultural Plan 2020-2030

Wiradjuri and First Nations Community Cultural Protocols 2021

Reconciliation Action Plan 2025

Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

Draft Community Safety Action Plan

Draft Wiradjuri Trail Master Plan

Create in NSW: The NSW Arts and Cultural Policy Framework (2015)

NSW Aboriginal Arts and Culture Protocols

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We are informed and involved in decision making

Outcome: Everyone in our community feels they have been heard and understood

 

 

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

Risks management will occur as part of the practice and delivery of the draft revised Public Art Plan 2022-2026.

Internal / External Consultation

Internal consultation was undertaken with relevant departments across Council’s organisation and with Council’s executive. A Councillor workshop was held with the following in attendance:

 

23 May 2022

Present: Councillor J McKinnon, Councillor G Davies, Councillor R Foley, Councillor M Henderson, Councillor R Kendall, Councillor A Parkins. Apologies received from Councillor D Hayes and Councillor T Koschel.

 

Feedback from the Councillor workshop has been included in the draft revised Public Art Plan attached to this report.

 

External consultation was informed by the cultural planning consultation processes and other strategic planning consultations, along with Council’s appointed Public Art Advisory Panels, and key stakeholders for example Eastern Riverina Arts.

 

As part of the exhibition period a variety of communication methods will be used, to not only promote the public exhibition period but also promote the purpose of the documents.

 

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

 

 

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Attachments

 

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WWCC Draft Public Art Plan - 2022-2023 - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-4

 

RP-4               DRAFT REVISED COMMUNITY SAFETY ACTION PLAN 2022-2026

Author:         Madeleine Scully 

Director:       Janice Summerhayes

         

 

Summary:

Council’s draft revised Community Safety Action Plan 2022 - 2026 provides a resource for Councillors and Council staff to use when understanding and working to address issues related to community safety in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. This is an updated document of the previous Crime Prevention Plan 2017 – 2021.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       place the draft Community Safety Action Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition commencing 15 June 2022 and concluding on 12 July 2022

b       receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made

ii        proposing adoption of the draft revised Community Safety Action Plan 2022-2026 unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period.

 

Report

The draft Wagga Wagga Community Safety Action Plan (CSAP) 2022-2026 is a level two strategic document that guides Council with a framework of priorities and actions for a four-year period. It is written in line with Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2040.

 

It also aligns with the NSW Premiers priorities:

·    Reducing Domestic Violence reoffending (reduce by 25% by 2023)

·    Reducing recidivism in the prison population (reduce by 5% by 2023)

·    Greener Public Spaces (increase by 10% by 2023)

·    Towards Zero Suicides (decrease by 20% by 2023)

·    Reducing homelessness (decrease by 50% by 2023)

 

Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2040 outlines Council’s long-term commitment for ensuring that all residents feel safe in the community, at home and in public places. The draft CSAP 2022-2026 follows on from the success of its predecessor the Crime Prevention Plan (CPP) 2017- 2021. The draft CSAP 2022-2026 however, sees a departure from solely focusing on crime prevention with the movement towards a broader community safety focus, with the understanding that everyone has a role to play in keeping their community safe. Due to this, it was important that the revised plan reflected a strong community voice.

The draft CSAP 2022-2026 has been developed after extensive engagement with community members from a diverse range of backgrounds to ensure it is reflective of the many different voices that make up our community. Engagement occurred through a Community Safety Perception Survey distributed through the community from February 2020 to March 2020 and saw 674 community members contributing their ideas, perceptions, and recommendations on community safety. The survey was available online through Council’s connect Wagga and social media platforms, along with the option for direct email and promoted through Council News and other network newsletters. Staff also organised multiple one on one meetings and community engagement sessions, delivered across the city to ensure community access to the survey. Hard copies of the survey were available at Council’s customer service counter, the City Library and distributed throughout the community centres located in Ashmont, Tolland and Kooringal and at the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga. 

Consultation was also conducted with key community services and stakeholders that play a role in keeping our community safe including but not limited to Wagga Wagga Local Area Police Service, Department of Communities and Justice, Department of Housing, Department of Community Corrections, NSW Health and other community based organisations such as Wagga Wagga Women’s Health Centre and representatives from Neighbourhood Watch.

Council recognises community services and support agencies that are already delivering programs designed to address community safety, so the priority and actions items listed in the draft revised CSAP 2022-2026 will strengthen the existing response and allow for future partnership initiatives.

Three main priority areas emerged from all findings and are the focus for the draft revised CSAP 2022-2026:

 1)     Safe Homes and Neighbourhoods

2)      Safe and respectful relationships and

3)      Safer Cities


The draft revised CSAP 2022-20026 was informed by both the community consultation findings and then supported by research and data from multiple sources, including the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), the Australian Bureau of Statistics and localised crime data and statistics sourced from Police.

For noting the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census is traditionally conducted every five (5) years, the last release of data was in 2016 to provide a snapshot of the country. Due to occur next in 2020, this nation-wide event was not conducted until August 2021 as a result of COVID-19 impacts and the data expected to be released from the August 2021 Census post June 2022.

 

The flow on impact of this delay means that the majority of data represented in the Community Safety Action Plan 2026 is based on 2016 census data. Where possible, Council has worked with key community safety stakeholders to source more up to date data but many expressed uncertainties that the data available would truly reflect the degree of hardships experienced. Circumstances experienced in the community because of COVID-19 impacted significantly and key community safety stakeholders anecdotally shared that there would be a delay in reflecting its true impact. Council would like to thank those organisations that assisted with their feedback and acknowledge that all the data sourced in the development of the plan is as accurate and up to date as permitted under the circumstances.

 

 

In the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area (LGA) for the BOCSAR reporting period January 2020 to December 2020, the top five crime types by rate of incident were:

1.   Malicious damage to property

2.   Breach bail conditions

3.   Break and enter dwelling

4.   Harassment and threatening behaviour

5.   Steal from motor vehicle

The hotspot mapping also identified areas where these crime types occurred the most. Across all five crime types, the highest concentration of incident included Wagga Wagga (Central), Kooringal, Ashmont, Mount Austin and Tolland. It is important to note that these locations incorporate areas within the Wagga Wagga LGA that have the lowest Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas scores. A lower score on the SEIFA score, in particular the Index of Relative Socio-Economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), means a higher level of disadvantage.

The community consultations provided the following top five concerns:

1.   Break and enter of homes

2.   Domestic and family violence

3.   Arson

4.   Sale and use of illegal drugs

5.   Alcohol related assault

Although domestic and family violence did not rank highly in the BOCSAR statistics as a high crime rate of incident the Priority Two - Safe and Respectful Relationships (on page 31 of the revised draft CSAP 2022-2026), has a clear focus on continuing to see Council engage in and advocate for initiatives related to addressing this issue. There is also an acknowledgement in the revised draft CSAP 2022-2026 of the emerging understanding of coercive control as a sub-category of this crime type.

The identified priority areas of the draft revised CSAP 2022-2026 do not preclude staff from continuing to be involved or deliver other community safety initiatives. For example; through on-going programs and services like community safety audits, event activations and outreach programs, which all contribute to community safety outcomes.

 

Staff are recommending that Council place the draft revised CSAP 2022-2026 on public exhibition where the document will be further promoted for feedback from our community. On close of the public exhibition period a further report will be tabled to Council addressing any submissions received.

 

Financial Implications

The draft revised CSAP 2022–2026 will inform the development of strategies and planning processes undertaken by Council moving forward. All items identified in the draft revised CSAP 2022-2026 are either included in existing operational budgets or considered as part of the current draft 2022/23 Long Term Financial Plan. Any unfunded items listed will require external funding to support their implementation and where relevant for Council be subject to future Council reports.

Policy and Legislation

Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (CDPV Act)

Children (Protection and Parental Responsibility) Act 1997

Graffiti Control Act 2008

Pending – Coercive Control - Preethi's Law - Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Bill 2020

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: We are safe

Outcome: We promote safety and safe behaviours

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

Risks management will occur as part of the practice and delivery of the revised draft CSAP 2022-2026 action plan.

Internal / External Consultation

Internal consultation was undertaken with relevant departments across Council’s organisation and with Council’s executive. A Councillor workshop was held with the following in attendance:

 

23 May 2022

Present: Councillor J McKinnon, Councillor G Davies, Councillor R Foley, Councillor M Henderson, Councillor R Kendall, Councillor A Parkins.

Apologies received from Councillor D Hayes and Councillor T Koschel.

 

Feedback from the Councillor workshop has been included in the draft revised Community Safety Action Plan 2022–2026 attached to this report.

 

Staff held external consultation through an on-line survey and targeted place engagement and consultation sessions. In addition to this, one-on-one engagement sessions were offered through face to face, e-mail or specific agency feedback meetings. As part of the exhibition period a variety of communication methods will be used, to not only promote the public exhibition period but also the purpose of the documents. Community sessions will also be held at suburban neighbourhood centres.


 

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

 

 

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Attachments

 

1.

Draft Revised Community Safety Action Plan 2022-2026 - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-5

 

RP-5               REVISED DRAFT ALL ABILITIES INCLUSION ACTION PLAN 2022-2026

Author:         Madeleine Scully 

Director:       Janice Summerhayes

         

 

Summary:

Council’s draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022- 2026 provides a resource for Councillors and Council staff to use when understanding and working to address issues related to access and inclusion for those of all abilities in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. This is a revised document to the previously adopted Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 – 2021 meeting Councils legislative requirement.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       place the draft All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition commencing 15 June 2022 and concluding on 12 July 2022

b       receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made

ii        proposing adoption of the draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period.

 

Report

The draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022–2026, is a level two strategic document that guides Council with a framework of priorities and actions for a four-year period. It is written in line with Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2040. It is also a legislative requirement of all NSW Councils to have a current and active plan in line with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 and Council is required to review and update this plan every four years.

 

Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2040 outlines Council’s long-term commitment for ensuring that residents of all abilities feel they have been heard and understood, and that we plan and activate our community’s infrastructure, programs and services with the key objective to strengthen the connectedness and service provision that support all members of our community. The draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 follows on from the success of its predecessor; the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021.

 

The legislative requirement for all local government authorities to have this plan in place was to ensure a commitment was established by all councils to people of all abilities on improving access to services, facilities and jobs. More notably however, it is designed to change wider community perceptions about people of all abilities.

 

There was an additional twelve-month extension from 2021 granted to all Councils due to the disruptions of COVID-19. To continue our journey for increased inclusion, participation and accessibility, Council took the step to incorporate more inclusive language to its updated plan and it is now entitled – All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022- 2026.


There are four key areas for Council’s draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action plan 2022-2026, these include:

1.   Developing positive community attitudes towards all abilities

2.   Creating liveable communities

3.   Improving access to mainstream services

4.   Increasing access to meaningful employment.

 

The impact of COVID-19 over the last two years has been significant and felt by many across our community and no doubt had direct impacts on individuals, families, carers and service providers. For the community consultation process, staff put a call out for preferences of engagement to individuals with lived experience, as well as through key service providers in the sector, so as not to compromise vulnerable members of our community. The consultations were undertaken in line with COVID-19 safety measures and public health orders of the time.

 

The consultations were undertaken utilising various engagement methods, including face-to-face sessions, online sessions, and an online survey. This provided invaluable insight into those with lived experiences capturing the positives and the issues people face day to day living in our community. All attendees involved in the face-to-face consultations were individuals with lived experience and 50% of this group also worked in the support sector.

 

An action item stemming from the previous plan (2017) was to implement an Access Reference Group. The Wagga Access Reference Group was established and has played an invaluable role in our community. The Wagga Access Reference Group meet monthly to discuss important issues relating to access and inclusion across the city and the action items from Council’s Disability Inclusion Action plan (2017). The group have also provided invaluable feedback for the draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022–2026.

 

People involved in the consultations were from varying lived experiences, including Physical, Neurological, Cognitive and Mental Health circumstances. This feedback has assisted in the identification of key areas of focus for Council to improve the lives of people living with all abilities, their family members and carers. A key concern presented from these face-to-face consultations, was the inability to access safe, secure and consistent transport options.

 

The draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 survey was made available online through Council’s Connect Wagga platform from 7 February 2022 to 4 April 2022. This was developed in consultation with the Regional Disability Advocacy Service, whose members tested the survey prior to it going live with an easy-to-read version of the survey also available online. There were 47 respondents in total to the online survey, which was promoted widely through phone, face to face drop-in sessions, letter box drops to services, through Council’s social media platforms, via direct email and Council News. Staff also conducted community engagement sessions both in person and via online platforms and offered one-on-one sessions if preferred.  

 

 

 

 

Key findings from the online survey were:

·    That 17.4% of the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area population identify as someone with a disability

·    57% of respondents to the online survey were individuals with lived experience

·    11% of respondents to the online survey identified as Aboriginal

·    70% of respondents were between 25- 29 years old

·    The top responses from respondents regarding describing their disability, the disability of their friend, family member of person they care for were:

o Physical

o Intellectual

o Chronic Health Condition

o Psychosocial/Mental Health

o Learning Disability

o Neurodiverse

·    The most accessible Council Facilities identified were:

o Wagga Wagga City Library

o Oasis Aquatic Centre

o Wagga Civic Theatre

o Council Customer Service Centre

·    The top 3 places respondents would like to go but cannot get to at present:

o Wagga Beach

o Bushland areas

o Playgrounds

·    97% of respondents advised they felt Wagga Wagga City Council staff have always treated them with respect

·    97% of respondents felt staff at Wagga Wagga City Council have always tried to assist them with whatever questions or requests they had regarding information about services both at Council and in the community

·    91% of respondents find Wagga Wagga City Council employees approachable and understanding of their individual support needs

·    50% of respondents have felt discriminated against because of their disability

·    50% have experienced or witnessed direct or indirect bullying, harassment or violence because of their disability

 

These findings indicate a positive shift of community attitudes and access to Council facilities, events and services. With this said there is the continued need for Council to advocate to key agencies regarding issues of concern raised, for example access to public transport options, along with further efforts to invest in participation and inclusion practices and access to facilities, businesses and services across the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area. These considerations are detailed in the attached draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026.

 

Staff are recommending that Council place the draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition where the document will be further promoted for feedback from our community. On close of the public exhibition period a further report will be tabled to Council addressing any submissions received.

 

Financial Implications

The draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 will inform the development of strategies and planning processes undertaken by Council moving forward. All items identified in the updated draft Plan are either included in existing operational budgets or considered as part of the current draft 2022/23 Long Term Financial Plan. Any unfunded items listed will require external funding or partnership support for their implementation.

Policy and Legislation

Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

Disability Standards for Education 2005

National Disability Strategy 2010-2020

National Disability Insurance Scheme

National Standards for Disability Services

Fair Work Act 2009

NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014

NSW Disability Inclusion Plan

Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: City of Wagga Wagga services reflect the needs of the community

Outcome: We have access to the City of Wagga Wagga

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

Risks management will occur as part of the practice and delivery of the draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026.

Internal / External Consultation

Internal consultation was undertaken with relevant departments across Council’s organisation and with Council’s executive. A Councillor workshop was held with the following in attendance:

 

23 May 2022

Present: Councillor J McKinnon, Councillor G Davies, Councillor R Foley, Councillor M Henderson, Councillor R Kendall, Councillor A Parkins.

Apologies received from Councillor D Hayes and Councillor T Koschel.

 

Feedback the Councillors workshop has been included in the draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 attached to this report.

 

Staff held external consultation through an on-line survey and targeted place engagement and consultation sessions. In addition, one-on-one engagement sessions were offered through face to face, e-mail or specific agency feedback meetings. The Wagga Access Reference Group has provided invaluable advice and input into the development of the draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026.

 

As part of the exhibition period a variety of communication methods will be used, to not only promote the public exhibition period but also the purpose of the documents. Community sessions will also be held at suburban neighbourhood centres.

 

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

 

 

 

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Involve

 

 

 

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Collaborate

 

 

 

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Attachments

 

1.

Draft Revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 - Provided under separate cover

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-6

 

RP-6               EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS - GOLF COURSE, NARRUNG STREET, AND RIVERSIDE FOOD VAN

Author:                        Matthew Dombrovski 

General Manager:    Peter Thompson

         

 

Summary:

Council has recently resolved for the General Manager or delegate to negotiate entry into Licence Agreements with successful proponents for the Golf Course on Narrung Street, Wagga Wagga (Resolution 22/091) (formerly known as the Wiradjuri Golf Centre) and Riverside Food Van (Resolution 22/127).

 

Each of the proponents have now advised Council that they wish to utilise a corporate entity to operate the proposed Licences. Accordingly, a Council resolution is sought endorsing the entry of a Licence Agreement with the new (related) entities

 

 

Recommendation

That Council

a       Authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter into a licence agreement with Wagga Golf Centre Pty Ltd (ACN: 658 877 760) for the Golf Course on Narrung Street, Wagga Wagga (formerly known as the Wiradjuri Golf Centre, and being Lot 1 DP 260462, Lot A DP 362030, Lot B DP 362030 and Lot 8 DP 833386.)

b       Authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter into a licence agreement with Australian Food Beverage and Leisure Pty Ltd (ACN: 659 578 917) for the operation of the Riverside food van and the exclusive right to provide food and beverage services to the Riverside Precinct for a period of three years.

c        Authorise the General Manager or delegate to complete and execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

d       Authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to any relevant documents as required

 

Report

Golf Course, Narrung Street, Wagga Wagga

 

Council resolved on 21 March 2022 (Resolution 22/091) to “enter into a Licence Agreement with the proponent of Submission D in accordance with the parameters outlined in the report and its annexures.”

Council has been liaising with the successful proponents, Daniel Pullen & Shaun Harper, in relation to the Licence Agreement. On 27 May 2022, Council was advised that for taxation and legal reasons relating to their existing business operations, a new legal entity has been formed for the purpose of operating the enterprise.

The proposed legal entity is Wagga Golf Centre Pty Ltd (ACN: 658 877 760), which will operate the facility under the trading name Wagga Par 3 & Driving Range. The sole Director & Secretary of the proposed legal entity is Danielle Amy Pullen (wife of Daniel Pullen) and the sole shareholder is Dan’s Tools Pty Ltd (ACN: 167 247 770). Daniel Pullen is the sole director, secretary and shareholder of Dan’s Tools Pty Ltd.

Noting that the sole director of the proposed legal entity is the wife of an existing proponent and that the sole shareholder in the proposed legal entity is a company controlled by an existing proponent, it is recommended that Council authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter into a licence agreement with Wagga Golf Centre Pty Ltd (ACN: 658 877 760) in lieu of the original proponents, Daniel Pullen & Shaun Harper.

It is also recommended that on the basis that the proposed legal entity is a corporation, a condition of the licence will be that the sole director, Danielle Amy Pullen, personally guarantee the obligations of the proposed legal entity.

Riverside Food Van

Council resolved on 11 April 2022 (Resolution 22/127) to “negotiate to enter into a 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.”

Council has been liaising with the successful proponent, Carlos Zeidan, in relation to the Licence Agreement. On 2 May 2022, Council was advised that for taxation and legal reasons relating to their existing business operations, a new legal entity would be established for the purpose of operating the enterprise within the Riverside Precinct.

The proposed legal entity is Australian Food Beverage and Leisure Pty Ltd (ACN: 659 578 917). The sole Director & Secretary of the proposed legal entity is Carlos Zeidan and the sole shareholder is Compress One Pty Ltd (ACN: 633 472 956). Carlos Zeidan is also the sole Director & Secretary, and is the majority shareholder, of Compress One Pty Ltd (ACN: 633 472 956).

Noting that the sole director of the proposed legal entity Australian Food Beverage and Leisure Pty Ltd (ACN: 659 578 917) is the existing proponent, and the existing proponent is also the majority shareholder in the company which owns the shares in Australian Food Beverage and Leisure Pty Ltd (ACN: 659 578 917), it is recommended that Council authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter into a licence agreement with Australian Food Beverage and Leisure Pty Ltd (ACN: 659 578 917) in lieu of the original proponent, Carlos Zeidan.

It is also recommended that on the basis that the proposed legal entity is a corporation, a condition of the licence will be that the sole director, Carlos Zeidan, personally guarantee the obligations of the proposed legal entity.

Financial Implications

As this is an adjustment to legal entity names only, there are no financial implications with resolving as proposed.

Policy and Legislation

Local Government Act 1993

POL038 Lease & Licence Policy

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Growing Economy

Objective: There is growing investment in our Community

Outcome: We foster entrepreneurs and start-ups

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

Failure to endorse the proposed legal entities may lead to the successful proponents being unable to enter into a formal licence agreement with Council. This may create financial implications for Council as anticipated revenue will not be collected and Council may need to conduct a further Expression of Interest campaign to find an alternative licensor.

 

Currently, Council is maintaining the golf course site at Narrung Street, Wagga Wagga, pending the successful proponent commencing operations. Failure to support the new entity may lead to the successful proponent being unable to proceed with entry into a licence agreement, in which case the ongoing maintenance costs associated with the site would revert to Council.

Internal / External Consultation

External consultation has been ongoing with the successful proponents of the two Expressions of Interest concerning their proposed operating entities.

 

 

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-7

 

RP-7               REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Author:                        Toni Writer 

General Manager:    Peter Thompson

         

 

Summary:

Council has received one (1) fee waiver request which is detailed for Council’s consideration.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance of $725.00

b       note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year

 

Report

One (1) Section 356 financial assistance request is proposed for consideration at the 14 June 2022 Ordinary Council meeting, which is shown below:

Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad – Invoice for community rent – $725

Lennard Wilson, Squad Treasurer of Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad in the attached letter requests:

“Dear Mr Thompson,

It has come to my attention that the Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad has an outstanding account for the lease fees covering the Squads building located at Bolton Street.  

The previous lease had always been written off under council resolution No. 1099 of 24 August 1998.

The Squad understands and recognises that this was out of the ordinary and is not part of Wagga city council normal operations when dealing with leases like this one.  However the Squad only exists to assist the Wagga Wagga community, receives very little funding, almost all funds are raised from community activities or donated by community organisations, and provides a 24/7 emergency service, that is provided on a 100% volunteer basis

Historically the Squad has assisted the Wagga Wagga community for 70 years, we hope you find the volunteer service provided valuable at this small cost and are able to take care of the account as per the previous council resolution.”

Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad have not received any other financial assistance from Council this financial year

 

Financial Implications

Section 356 Budget Summary

Previously advised unallocated balance of 2021/22 Section 356 fee waiver financial assistance budget

$9,852.44

Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad

($725.00)

Balance of Section 356 fee waiver financial assistance budget for the remainder of the 2021/22 Financial Year

$9,127.44

 

Policy and Legislation

POL 078 – Financial Assistance Policy

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: We are safe

Outcome: We are responsive to emergencies

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

Cross Directorate consultation has been undertaken as required.

 

Attachments

 

1.

Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad - Debtor Invoice

 

2.

Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad lease fee on Bolton St - Letter to Wagga Wagga City Council

 

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-7

 

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

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Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

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RP-8               OUTSTANDING DEBTS DEEMED UNRECOVERABLE - PROPOSED WRITE OFF LIST

Author:                       Carolyn Rodney 

General Manager:    Peter Thompson

         

 

Summary:

This report lists the outstanding balances whereby Council officers have undertaken all available debt recovery methods and are now deeming them unrecoverable. Council officers are now recommending for these accounts to be written off.

This report also notes the amounts under $1,000 each that have been written off under the General Manager’s delegation 1.56.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       authorise in accordance with Clause 131 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, the write-off of interest charges of $3,204.72

b       note the 74 accounts totalling $13,408.64 that are under $1,000 each which have been written off under the General Manager’s delegation

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

 

Report

Council raises in excess of $25 million in user charges and fees each financial year.

 

The below table illustrates the user charges and fees raised, the amount outstanding at financial year end, and also the percentage outstanding.

 

 

30 June 2021

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

30 June 2018

30 June 2017

30 June 2016

User Charges and Fees Collectible

$25.5M

$26.3M

$27M

$26.3M

$23.8M

$24.2M

User Charges and Fees Outstanding*

$812K

$1M

$857K

$1.1M

$1.1M

$1.2M

User Charges and Fees Percentage Outstanding*

3.19%

3.95%

3.18%

4.03%

4.47%

4.98%

 

*NB: The User Charges and Fees Outstanding shown in Council’s annual financial statements have been adjusted to exclude user charges and fees raised during the June month that were not yet due.

 

As can be seen from the above table, Council’s level of debt outstanding at financial year end is considered low.  Staff are proactive in managing the outstanding accounts using a variety of debt management methods. There has been a decrease in the percentage outstanding from 30 June 2020 to 30 June 2021 from 3.95% down to 3.19% outstanding. This could mainly be attributable to the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw a number of businesses close in the last quarter of the 2019/20 financial year.

 

Unlike the rates and charges outstanding where the last avenue Council has for recovery is the sale of property, for user charges and fee debts, when all available debt recovery methods have been exhausted, at times the only practical option is to write the debt off.

 

Pursuant to Clause 131 (4) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005:

 

An amount of rates or charges can be written off under this clause only:

(a)     if there is an error in the assessment, or

(b)     if the amount is not lawfully recoverable, or

(c)     as a result of a decision of a court, or

(d)     if the council or the general manager believes on reasonable grounds that an attempt to recover the amount would not be cost effective.

 

Confidential Attachment A:

Outstanding accounts over $1,000 each – Council resolution required for write-off:

 

Debtor Type

Number

Amount

Property Debt interest write off – property owner was awaiting revaluation to occur

1

$3,204.72

Total Over $1,000 each –

Council Resolution Required

1

$3,204.72

 

Confidential Attachment B:

Outstanding amounts under $1,000 each – General Manager write-off under Delegation

 

The General Manager, under Delegation 1.56 has authority to write-off individual amounts under $1,000. Clause 131(6) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires the General Manager to advise the council of rates and charges written off by written order. A review of outstanding accounts under $1,000 that Council is unlikely to recover totals $13,408.64. The majority of these charges are for Environmental Health Inspection Charges that date back to 2012-2017 and relate to businesses that have either closed or changed ownership.

 

A summary by charge type is provided below:

 

Debtor Type

Number

Amount

Environmental Health Inspection Charges

58

$12,785.35

Gregadoo Waste Management Charges

5

$27.90

Livestock Management Centre Charges

7

$336.24

Oasis Charges

1

$28.20

Sewer Management Inspection

1

$207.75

Property and Sundry Charges

2

$23.20

Total Under $1,000 each –

General Manager Delegation

74

$13,408.64

 

Total Write Off 2021/22:

Proposed accounts over $1,000 each to be written off                            $   3,204.72

Accounts under $1,000 each written off                                                     $ 13,408.64

Total write off 2021/22                                                                                 $ 16,613.36

 

Financial Implications

The amounts approved and recommended to be written off which total $16,613.36 will be funded from:

 

·        $16,041.47 - from the additional income received over revised budget for Section 603 Certificates.   Job number 13011.

·        $27.90 from expenditure savings within the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre cost centre. 

·        $336.24 from expenditure savings within the Livestock Management Centre cost centre. 

·        $207.75 from expenditure savings within the Sewer operational cost centre. 

Policy and Legislation

Clause 131 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

Council’s Debt Management Policy – POL 017

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We are accountable and transparent

Risk Management Issues for Council

No specific issues identified.

Internal / External Consultation

The Finance Division has consulted with the appropriate areas of the organisation, where required, in determining those amounts proposed to be written off.

 

Attachments

 

1.

CONFIDENTIAL Attachment A - Proposed Interest Write Off

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: discussion in relation to the personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer. - Provided under separate cover

 

2.

CONFIDENTIAL Attachment B - Proposed Debts Write off

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: discussion in relation to the personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer. - Provided under separate cover

 

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-9

 

RP-9               RFT2023-04 Oasis Gas Supply Contract

Author:                        Mark Hewson 

General Manager:    Peter Thompson

         

 

Summary:

For Councillors to endorse the General Manager, or their delegate to enter into a contract for the supply of natural gas for the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre

 

 

Recommendation

That Council:

a       note the current supplier of natural gas to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre is no longer able to trade

b       note that suppliers of this type of commodity will generally only hold their prices firm for a period of five (5) days from the date of the Tender submission, which is insufficient time to then present a report to Council before the offer expires

c        note and endorse the General Manager or their delegate, to enter into a contract with the successful Tenderer for the supply of natural gas to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre for a period of one (1) year plus 3 by 12-month extension options at Council’s sole discretion

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

 

Report

Council entered into a contract with Weston Energy Pty Ltd in March 2021 for the supply of natural gas to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre. Because of the unprecedented rise in wholesale gas prices Weston Energy were required to increase their working capital in a very short time frame. Weston Energy have been unable to do this, so the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is obliged to suspend their operation.

 

Council is currently out to market to establish a new contract for gas supply to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre, for a period of one (1) year plus 3 by 12-month extension options at Council’s sole discretion.

 

Previous experience is that suppliers for this type of commodity will only hold the price firm for a period of five (5) days from the date the Tender is submitted because of the volatility in the market. This timeframe does not enable Council staff to present a report to Council before the offer expires.

 

It should be noted that this is a similar experience and a similar process that has been undertaken in the past for the supply of electricity to small, large and unmetered sites, where suppliers only hold their pricing firm for five (5) days from submission, again, as a result of the volatility in the market.

The General Manager is not required under Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 to seek a delegation from Council to award Tenders (other than for those that provide services currently provided by members of the staff of the council pursuant to Section 377(1)(i)). However, the General Manager has continued to present all Tenders to Council for a resolution, unless otherwise advised, to ensure there is openness and transparency of such an important process for Council and the community.

It is therefore believed prudent for Council to formally note and endorse the action that will be undertaken by the General Manager in relation to the entering of a contract for the supply of natural gas to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre for a period of one (1) year plus 3 by 12-month extension options at Council’s sole discretion, upon receipt of a submission that is considered satisfactory to Council.

 

 

Financial Implications

Most recent annual expenditure for the supply of gas (excluding network charges that are not contestable) was $176,108 for the 2020 calendar year.  A reduction in gas use has been experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a normal non-pandemic year in the vicinity of $200,000 that is budgeted within the Oasis cost centre.

 

Account number: 14208007157  

Policy and Legislation

Local Government Act 1993

Sections 377 and 55

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: We promote a healthy lifestyle

Outcome: We promote participation across a variety of sports and recreation

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

Council’s POL 110 Procurement and Disposal Policy is relevant and will be applied when Council officers release the Tender, along with Section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Internal / External Consultation

Council officers from the Procurement team have consulted with those in Regional Activation.

 


Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 14 June 2022

RP-10

 

RP-10            RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

Author:                        Scott Gray 

General Manager:    Peter Thompson

         

 

Summary:

This report is to provide responses to Questions/Business with Notice arising from previous Ordinary Council Meetings.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council receive and note the report.

 

Report

The following is in response to Questions/Business with Notice raised at previous Ordinary Council meetings.

 

Councillor G Davies asked when consideration for requests for roundabouts to be installed near the Sportsman’s Hotel (intersections at Kincaid and Simmons St and Gurwood and Beckwith St) will added to the agenda of next Traffic Committee Meeting.

Requests for consideration of roundabouts at intersections is not a function of the Local Traffic Committee. Intersection works to improve sight distance at the Kincaid and Gurwood Street intersections with Beckwith Street are being considered as part of the ATP installation along Beckwith Street. Narrowing of intersections at the Kincaid and Gurwood Street intersections with Simmons Street by way of ‘blisters’ to improve lines of sight for motorists will also be developed for consideration by the Council in the future.

 

Councillor R Foley requested that the school drop off and pick up area at the lower end of Macleay Street at the corner be investigated, and possibly referred to the Traffic Committee, to see if it could be moved around the corner to where the pedestrian crossing is and a shelter also erected in an attempt to alleviate vandalism issues raised by residents of the area.

Students from the Kildare Catholic College are picked up by the S138 Forest Hills service in the afternoon at this location. Discussion is taking place with the Bus Service provider to consider alternative pick-up locations.

 

Councillor R Foley requested information on the agreement between Council and Revenue NSW, including a cost benefit analysis, to consider whether Council should instead administer fine collections ‘in house’.

A response to this matter has been provided in the Councillor Bulletin on 3 June 2022.

 


 

Councillor M Henderson requested that Council inspect and undertake repairs to lighting on Cassidy Bridge Footbridge.

A local electrical contractor has been engaged to repair 3 of the 5 lights that are not working on the bridge.

 

Councillor A Parkins requested that Council review if the programmed light schedule at Equex can be extended beyond 7:30pm, to ensure adequate lighting is provided for users of the facility.

The car park lights are linked to the sportsground lighting and are programmed in accordance with the bookings at each venue.  The hirer is given an additional 30 minutes on their bookings to ensure the venue is cleared before the lights are turned off.

 

Recently it has been identified that some areas within car parks have limited lighting. Given the extensive use of these car parks staff are currently investigating options to improve lighting in these areas.  

 

Councillor A Parkins requested information on future plans to improve Byrnes Road including the status of a previous question raised by Councillor D Hayes to install reflectors along this road.

Byrnes Road will become a Regional Road in the near future which attracts a State Government contribution towards maintenance, repair and upgrade.  In the interim whilst the reclassification process is in progress, Council will undertake some heavy patching works along the road.  

 

The new Director Engineering at Junee Shire Council has confirmed they will support and fund the installation of reflective raised pavement markers on Byrnes Road in their LGA.  Quotes are now being sort for this installation.

 

Councillor A Parkins requested whether prioritisation can be given to installing a footpath on Dalman Parkway (between Kimba Drive and South City Shopping Centre).

Council does not have a sufficient budget allocation to construct a new footpath on Dalman Parkway between Kimba Drive and South City, a distance of approximately 330m.  Council allocates a total $20,000 per annum for new footpath construction which will only enable 100-130m of new path construction to be undertaken each year.  Expansion of the footpath network in the Glenfield Park area is identified as medium term (5-10 year) staging in the Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2019-2034 and is currently unfunded in Councils Long Term Financial Plan.

Financial Implications

N/A

Policy and Legislation

Wagga Wagga City Council Code of Meeting Practice

 

 

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We have leaders that represent us

 

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

N/A

 

 

 

 

    

 


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