Agenda of Ordinary Meeting of Council - Tuesday, 23 March …

Ordinary Meeting

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Tuesday, 23 March 2021 at 7:00 PM

Griffith City Council Chambers Phone: 1300 176 077

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COUNCILLORS

John Dal Broi (Mayor) [email protected] Simon Croce (Deputy Mayor) [email protected] Glen Andreazza [email protected] Doug Curran [email protected] Deb Longhurst [email protected] Eddy Mardon [email protected] Rina Mercuri [email protected] Anne Napoli [email protected] Mike Neville [email protected] Brian Simpson [email protected] Christine Stead [email protected] Dino Zappacosta [email protected]

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REPORT AUTHORS AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Senior Management Team General Manager Brett Stonestreet Director Economic & Organisational Development Shireen Donaldson Director Business, Cultural & Financial Services Max Turner Director Infrastructure and Operations Phil King Director Sustainable Development Phil Harding Director Utilities Graham Gordon Economic & Organisational Development Governance Manager/Public Officer and Right to Information Officer Leanne Austin HR & Risk Manager Kylie Carusi Workforce Planning Manager Nick DeMartin Community Development Coordinator Vacant IT Manager Katherine Elliott Tourism Manager Mirella Guidolin Information Manager Joanne Savage Information Management Administrator Wendy Vaccari Business, Cultural & Financial Services Finance Manager Vanessa Edwards Asset Management Coordinator Andrew Keith Library Manager Karen Tagliapietra Griffith Regional Arts and Museum Manager Vacant Leisure Services Manager Alan Anderson Infrastructure & Operations Works Manager - Maintenance Manjit Chugha Works Manager - Construction Shree Shrestha Parks & Gardens Manager Peter Craig Fleet & Depot Manager Steve Croxon Sustainable Development Planning & Environment Manager Carel Potgieter Acting Development Assessment Coordinator Kerry Rourke Senior Development Assessment Planner Vacant Principal Planner Urban Design & Strategic Planning Peter Badenhorst Project Planner Nathan Beer Environmental Health & Compliance Coordinator Merryn Benham Principal Officer – Environment David Kellett Corporate Property Officer & Native Title Coordinator Daphne Bruce Building Certification Coordinator Vacant Airport Facility Coordinator Shoaib Kazmi Utilities Engineering Design & Approvals Manager Joe Rizzo Waste Operations Manager John Roser Water & Wastewater Manager Durgananda Chaudhary


AGENDA

ORDINARY MEETING OF GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD IN GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON

TUESDAY, 23 MARCH 2021 AT 7:00 PM

MEETING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Griffith City Council Chambers on Tuesday, 23 March 2021.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, seating in the public gallery is limited and bookings to attend in person are required through Eventbrite. The Council Meeting will be livestreamed through Council’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/griffithcitycouncil.

Persons in the gallery are advised that the proceedings of the meeting will be recorded for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of the Minutes.

Griffith City Council now supplies broadcast and on-demand audio of Ordinary Meetings of Council which may be broadcast via local media and an audio version of the Council Meeting is available on the Council website which can be listened to on a mobile device or PC.

Persons attending a Council meeting consent to the possibility that their voice may be broadcast to the public. Audio of Council Meetings cannot be copied, recorded, reproduced, reused or transmitted without the prior written consent of the General Manager.

Under the Local Government Act 1993, no other recording is permitted without the authority of the Council. Recording includes a video camera and any electronic device capable of recording speech.

Members of the public may address Council in relation to the items listed in this Agenda by contacting Council on 1300 176 077 or by completing an online application by 12.00 noon on the day of the meeting.

The agenda for the meeting is:

1 Council Prayer and Acknowledgment of Country

2 Apologies and Requests for Leave of Absence

3 Confirmation of Minutes

4 Business Arising

5 Declarations of Interest

6 Presentations

p17 Griffith East Public School

7 Mayoral Minutes

https://forms.griffith.nsw.gov.au/Forms/PADC


8 General Manager’s Report

CL01 p18 South Australian Variety Bash - Griffith Finish Line - 21 August 2021

CL02 p21 Suspension of Alcohol Free Zone - Winter Delights Festival May 2021

CL03 p23 Western Riverina Community College - Short term licence agreement part Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476 - Kookora Street

CL04 p30 Request for Road Name - Battocchio

9 Information Reports

CL05 p34 Investments at 28 February, 2021

10 Adoption of Committee Minutes

p38 Minutes of the Lake Wyangan & Catchment Management Committee Meeting held on 2 February 2021

p42 Minutes of the Griffith Community Centre Committee Meeting held on 10 February 2021

p45 Minutes of the Disability Inclusion & Access Committee Meeting held on 23 February 2021

p48 Minutes of the General Facilities Committee Meeting held on 2 March 2021

p52 Minutes of the Floodplain Management Committee Meeting held on 4 March 2021

p61 Minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 9 March 2021

11 Business with Notice – Rescission Motions

12 Business with Notice – Other Motions

13 Outstanding Action Report

p65 Outstanding Action Report

14 Matters to be dealt with by Closed Council

CC01 Westend Oval Sports Precinct Design & Construct Contractor Appointment

- commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed: (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it, or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council, or (iii) reveal a trade secret 10A(2) (d)

CC02 Tender No. 10-20/21: Provision of Specialist Work for Griffith City Council, Tender No. 11-20/21: Provision of Maintenance Work for


Griffith City Council and Tender No. 12-20/21: Provision of Trade Work for Griffith City Council.


CC03 Tender 20-20/21: Provision of Compliance Services (Compliance and Enforcement)


Brett Stonestreet

GENERAL MANAGER


DRAFT MINUTES

ORDINARY MEETING OF GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON

TUESDAY, 9 MARCH 2021 COMMENCING AT 7:01 PM

PRESENT

The Mayor, John Dal Broi in the Chair; Councillors, Glen Andreazza, Simon Croce, Deb Longhurst, Eddy Mardon (via Zoom), Rina Mercuri, Anne Napoli, Brian Simpson, Christine Stead and Dino Zappacosta

STAFF

General Manager, Brett Stonestreet, Director Economic & Organisational Development, Shireen Donaldson, Director Utilities, Graham Gordon, Director Sustainable Development, Phil Harding, Director Infrastructure & Operations, Phil King, Director Business, Cultural & Financial Services, Max Turner and Minute Taker, Leanne Austin

MEDIA

Monty Jacka, The Area News

1 COUNCIL PRAYER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Meeting opened with Councillor Eddy Mardon reading the Council prayer and the Acknowledgement of Country.

2 APOLOGIES AND REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

21/076

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Christine Stead and Glen Andreazza that apologies be received from Councillors Doug Curran and Mike Neville and a leave of absence granted.

For Against Councillor John Dal Broi Councillor Glen Andreazza Councillor Simon Croce Councillor Deb Longhurst Councillor Eddy Mardon Councillor Rina Mercuri Councillor Anne Napoli Councillor Brian Simpson Councillor Christine Stead Councillor Dino Zappacosta

The division was declared PASSED by 10 votes to 0.

Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Council 09 March 2021


3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

21/077 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Christine Stead and Dino Zappacosta that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held in Griffith City Council Chambers on 23 February 2021, having first been circulated amongst all members of Council, be confirmed.



4 BUSINESS ARISING

CL05 Flood Mapping Update for Yenda Councillor Zappacosta enquired about the public meeting to be held in Yenda in relation to the updated flood maps and if Council had prepared a response to issues raised in a letter published in the Area News this week. Mr Gordon advised a community forum to address concerns of Yenda residents is to be held 18 March at 5.30 pm at the Yenda Diggers Club.

5 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Pecuniary Interests

Councillors making a pecuniary interest declaration are required to leave the meeting during consideration of the matter and not return until the matter is resolved.

Councillor Anne Napoli Outstanding Action Report Reason – CRM 72186 Minute Number 19/186 A member of Councillor Napoli’s family is a director of a company who has quoted to subcontract for this project. Significant Non-Pecuniary Interests

There were no significant non-pecuniary interests declared. Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interests

Councillors making a less than significant non-pecuniary interest declaration may stay in the meeting and participate in the debate and vote on the matter.

Councillor Anne Napoli CL02 Benerembah Street – Lighting and Beautification Reason – Councillor Napoli was lobbied by Mr Sergi.



Councillor Anne Napoli Minutes of the Cultural Facilities Committee 22 February 2021 – Leisure Services Manager’s Report Reason – A member of Councillor Napoli’s family is employed at the GRALC facility. Councillor Rina Mercuri CL02 Benerembah Street – Lighting and Beautification Reason – Councillor Mercuri has spoken to Mr Tony Sergi and Mr Dom Sergi about this matter.

6 PRESENTATIONS

Nil

7 MAYORAL MINUTES

Nil

8 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

CL01 PLANNING PROPOSAL 4/2018 - NERICON - ABR FARMING PTY LTD

21/078

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Christine Stead and Rina Mercuri that the meeting suspend Standing Orders to allow Mr Kelly McNicol to address Council.

21/079

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Christine Stead and Dino Zappacosta that Standing Orders be resumed.

21/080

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Simon Croce and Christine Stead that Council:

(a) Endorse the proposed amendments to the Griffith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 Lot Size Map – Sheet LSZ_003B to designate the lands as ‘Area C’ 1 ha as shown in Attachment B of the report.

(b) Delegate the Director Sustainable Development to carry out the following actions to process and make the amendment:

(i) Forward this report, and all required documents and plans to Parliamentary Counsel for an opinion and drafting the amendments;

(ii) Make the LEP; and

(iii) Forward the signed LEP and supporting documents to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to notify the amendment.

For Against Councillor John Dal Broi Councillor Glen Andreazza Councillor Simon Croce Councillor Deb Longhurst Councillor Eddy Mardon Councillor Rina Mercuri



Councillor Anne Napoli Councillor Brian Simpson Councillor Christine Stead Councillor Dino Zappacosta


Mr Stonestreet read out a further declaration of interest from Councillor Anne Napoli in relation to CL02. CL02 BENEREMBAH STREET - LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION

21/081

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brian Simpson and Rina Mercuri that Council proceed with the design and installation of 4 street lights in Benerembah Street to a maximum cost of $60,000 and commence these works during the current financial year being 2020-2021.



CL03 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW 2021 DESTINATION AND VISITOR ECONOMY TOURISM CONFERENCE

21/082

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Rina Mercuri that:

(a) Council be represented at the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) 2021 Destination and Visitor Economy Tourism Conference in Port Macquarie from Wednesday 26 May 2021 to Friday 28 May 2021 by the Mayor (or delegate), Chair of the Tourism and Events Committee and General Manager (or delegate).

(b) Expenses to attend the Local Government NSW 2021 Destination and Visitor Economy Tourism Conference be paid by Council in accordance with the Councillors Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities policy.





9 INFORMATION REPORTS

CL04 INVESTMENTS AT 31 JANUARY, 2021

21/083

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Rina Mercuri and Brian Simpson that the report be noted by Council.



10 ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 22 FEBRUARY 2021

21/084

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brian Simpson and Christine Stead that the recommendations as detailed in the Minutes of the Cultural Facilities Committee meeting held on 22 February 2021 be adopted.



MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 16 FEBRUARY 2021

21/085

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Dino Zappacosta and Rina Mercuri that the recommendations as detailed in the Minutes of the Communities Committee meeting held on 16 February 2021 be adopted.

For Against Councillor John Dal Broi Councillor Glen Andreazza



Councillor Simon Croce Councillor Deb Longhurst Councillor Eddy Mardon Councillor Rina Mercuri Councillor Anne Napoli Councillor Brian Simpson Councillor Christine Stead Councillor Dino Zappacosta


MINUTES OF THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 8 FEBRUARY 2021

Councillor Zappacosta requested a warning sign be installed to alert drivers to the rough road conditions on Banna Avenue near the intersection with Jensen Road.

21/086

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Simon Croce and Christine Stead that the recommendations as detailed in the Minutes of the Transport Committee meeting held on 8 February 2021 be adopted.



11 BUSINESS WITH NOTICE – RESCISSION MOTIONS

Nil

12 BUSINESS WITH NOTICE – OTHER MOTIONS

Nil

13 OUTSTANDING ACTION REPORT

Councillor Anne Napoli left the meeting, having declared a Pecuniary Conflict of Interest, the time being 7:38 pm.

OUTSTANDING ACTION REPORT

21/087

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Dino Zappacosta that the report be noted.



For Against Councillor John Dal Broi Councillor Glen Andreazza Councillor Simon Croce Councillor Deb Longhurst Councillor Eddy Mardon Councillor Rina Mercuri Councillor Brian Simpson Councillor Christine Stead Councillor Dino Zappacosta

The division was declared PASSED by 9 votes to 0. Councillor Anne Napoli returned to the meeting, the time being 7:39 pm.

14 MATTERS TO BE DEALT WITH BY CLOSED COUNCIL

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, in the opinion of the General Manager, the following business is of a kind as referred to in Section 10A(2) of the Act, and should be dealt with in a part of the meeting closed to the media and public.

Set out below is Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 in relation to matters which can be dealt with in the closed part of a meeting.

The matters and information are the following:

(a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than Councillors)

(b) the personal hardship of any resident or ratepayer

(c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business

(d) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed:

(i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it, or

(ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council, or

(iii) reveal a trade secret

(e) information that would, if disclosed, prejudice the maintenance of law

(f) matters affecting the security of the Council, Councillors, Council staff or Council property

(g) advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the grounds of legal professional privilege

(h) information concerning the nature and location of a place or an item of Aboriginal significance on Community land.

(i) alleged contraventions of any code of conduct requirements applicable under section 440 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Councillor Glen Andreazza left the meeting at 7:39 pm.

21/088

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Christine Stead and Brian Simpson that:

(a) Council resolve to go into closed Council to consider business identified.



(b) Pursuant to section 10A(1)-(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, the media and public be excluded from the meeting on the basis that the business to be considered is classified confidential under the provision of section [10A(2)] as outlined above.

(c) The correspondence and reports relevant to the subject business be withheld from access to the media and public as required by section 11(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

For Against Councillor John Dal Broi Councillor Simon Croce Councillor Deb Longhurst Councillor Eddy Mardon Councillor Rina Mercuri Councillor Anne Napoli Councillor Brian Simpson Councillor Christine Stead Councillor Dino Zappacosta


Council resolved that members of the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the items listed below, and that discussion of the report in open Council would be contrary to the public interest.

CCMM01 RAVENSWORTH PROCESSING PLANT PROPOSAL

Reason: Commercial Advantage 10A(2)(d)

CC02 TENDER 19-20/21 PROVISION OF COMPLIANCE SERVICES (PARKING AND ENFORCEMENT)

Reason: Commercial Advantage 10A(2)(d) Council closed its meeting at 7:39 pm. The public and media left the Chamber. Livestream was disconnected.

Councillor Glen Andreazza returned to the meeting at 7:40 pm.

REVERSION TO OPEN COUNCIL

21/089

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Christine Stead that Open Council be resumed.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows: For Against Councillor John Dal Broi Councillor Glen Andreazza Councillor Simon Croce Councillor Deb Longhurst Councillor Eddy Mardon Councillor Rina Mercuri Councillor Brian Simpson Councillor Christine Stead Councillor Dino Zappacosta




Open Council resumed at 7:55 pm. Livestream was reconnected.

Councillor Anne Napoli returned to the meeting at 7:55 pm.

Upon resuming open Council the Mayor reported that the following resolutions had been made in Closed Council:

MATTERS DEALT WITH IN CLOSED COUNCIL

CCMM01 RAVENSWORTH PROCESSING PLANT PROPOSAL

21/090

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Christine Stead that Council support, in principle, the proposal by the Ravensworth Agriculture Company as described in the Mayoral Minute, provided it remains consistent with the socio and economic neutrality test for water recovery.


The division was declared PASSED by 10 votes to 0. Councillor Anne Napoli left the meeting at 7:52 pm. CC02 TENDER 19-20/21 PROVISION OF COMPLIANCE SERVICES (PARKING AND ENFORCEMENT)

21/091 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brian Simpson and Glen Andreazza that Tender 19-20/21 Provision of Compliance Services (Parking and Enforcement) be awarded to Kangara Pastoral Co Pty Limited.

For Against Councillor John Dal Broi Councillor Glen Andreazza Councillor Simon Croce Councillor Deb Longhurst Councillor Eddy Mardon Councillor Rina Mercuri Councillor Brian Simpson Councillor Christine Stead Councillor Dino Zappacosta




There being no further business the meeting terminated at 7:57 pm.

Confirmed: ..........................................

CHAIRPERSON


Griffith City Council PRESENTATION TITLE Griffith East Public School

SUMMARY

Presentation to Griffith East Public School.

RECOMMENDATION

Standing Orders be suspended to allow the presentation from Mayor John Dal Broi to Griffith East Public School.


Griffith City Council REPORT CLAUSE CL01 TITLE South Australian Variety Bash - Griffith Finish Line - 21 August 2021 FROM Shireen Donaldson, Director Economic & Organisational Development TRIM REF 21/10552

SUMMARY

In mid-2019, Council agreed in principle to support the SA Variety Children’s Charity Bash originally scheduled to finish in Griffith on Saturday 15 August 2020. Due to COVID-19, the event was postponed to 21 August 2021. On 28 April 2020, Council resolved that they approve the preparation of Traffic Management Plans, Traffic Control & Waste Management for the SA Variety Bash Finish Line event.

It is envisaged that charity bash entrants would enter Banna Avenue from Benerembah Street, continue along Banna Avenue where entrants would then park to allow members of the public to inspect vehicles. Drivers and officials would then move to overnight accommodation and prepare for a Final Night Dinner at a venue yet to be decided.

The amount of investment by Council suggested by the SA Variety Bash is in the vicinity of $25,000, this being a combination of cash and in-kind services towards the cost of hosting the following in Griffith:

Finish Line Event - Formal street closure of Banna Avenue on Saturday 21 August 2021

Traffic Management Plan.

Traffic Control Plan.

Advertising costs in relation to street closure.

Rubbish facilities and clean up.

Accommodation for Officials. Final Night Dinner

Venue hire for the final night dinner.

Entertainment and AV equipment.

Transfer buses from/to accommodation.

Hire equipment for dinner. The magnitude of Traffic Management and Control and Waste Management that Council has already commenced, suggests it would be in the vicinity of $15,000 to provide. SA Variety Bash have then requested up to $10,000 as cash sponsorship.

A draft budget of $25,000 has been allocated to “Subsidised Council Events - Community Events" (94217/74) for the 2021/22 Draft Budget for this event to be able to proceed.

CL01 South Australian Variety Bash - Griffith Finish Line - 21 August 2021


RECOMMENDATION

Council approve $10,000 cash donation to the SA Variety Bash Finish Line Event, in addition to the already approved in-kind support valuing $15,000 (provided the event physically finishes in Griffith as organised). Total sponsorship will then be the value of $25,000.

REPORT

“The Variety Bash was created in 1985 by adventurer Dick Smith when he took a group of friends for a drive he called ‘The Bourke to Burketown Bash’. The Bash is generally an eight day drive in the country with mates. It is NOT a race or rally, it is a madcap event designed to put the fun into fundraising. Vehicles must be in standard condition and shall be models with a minimum age of 25 years. The drivers and crews, however, are anything but standard issue with most Bashers following the one major rule – don’t take it seriously and have fun!

The Bash is the entrant’s reward for a year spent fundraising for the children of SA who really need it. The Bash today has not changed from its original concept. It began in SA in 1989 and has seen Bashers travel through much of our beautiful country during this time. Over the past 31 years, the SA Bash alone has raised in excess of $43 million (net) for South Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or live with special needs!”

Variety Bash website

This will be the first time the SA Variety Bash will finish in NSW (not South Australia as in previous years).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been sent to Council which outlines Council’s contribution to the event.

The event organisers have requested up to a total of $25,000 sponsorship inclusive of in-kind & cash support, with the cash input to be used directly on event coordination within Griffith, ensuring that the money will be returned into the Griffith local economy.

There are numerous elements to the execution and planning of this event, with GCC staff required to coordinate each element. The Project Lead will be the Griffith City Council Events Coordinator (working alongside SA Variety Bash Event Manager). Arrival of Bash participants will be managed by Traffic Management Plan & Traffic Control staff.

It has also been communicated that additional benefits as a “Finish Line Partner” will include brand awareness (branding included in printed materials, website, digital material, other collateral), media (1 hour feature video aired on SA free-to-air, press releases & interviews), Communications (social media, option to communicate to participants & provide offers/discounts).

The benefits to Griffith has been recognised in the economic value through approximately 400 event participants (from out of town), who would invest an estimated $120,000 into the Griffith economy.

OPTIONS

OPTION 1

As per the Recommendation.

CL01 South Australian Variety Bash - Griffith Finish Line - 21 August 2021


OPTION 2

Council approve $5,000 cash donation to the SA Variety Bash Finish Line Event, in addition to the already approved in-kind support valuing $15,000 (provided the event physically finishes in Griffith as organised). Total sponsorship will then be the value of $20,000.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Not Applicable

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There will be an implication to the “Subsidised Council Events – Community Events” budget to the maximum value of $25,000 (allowing up to $15,000 in-kind support and up to $10,000 cash sponsorship). Approved in-kind costs fall in the following items -

Traffic Management Plan

Traffic Control

Local marketing assistance

Local notices of disruption to traffic/roads

Waste management

Staff cost (including Saturday rates for necessary staff)

Overall presentation of the City

Use of Saleyards as a form up point prior to vehicles entering the City.

LEGAL/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS

Memorandum of Understanding will need to be completed and signed.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

Not Applicable

COMMUNITY IMPLICATIONS

Community Event

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN

This item links to Council’s Strategic Plan item 6.5 Promote Griffith as a desirable visitor and tourism destination.

CONSULTATION

Senior Management Team

ATTACHMENTS

(a) SA Variety Bash Finish Line 2021 - Sponsorship Proposal ⇩ (Confidential) 21


Griffith City Council REPORT CLAUSE CL02 TITLE Suspension of Alcohol Free Zone - Winter Delights Festival May 2021 FROM Nathan Beer, Project Planner TRIM REF 21/20244

SUMMARY

It is requested that the Alcohol Free Zone be suspended in parts of the Central Business District (CBD) for the upcoming Street Scapes festival (also known as Winter Delights in Kooyoo). The suspension for Kooyoo Street is requested from the 3 May until 30 May 2021 between the hours of 12:00pm and 11:00pm. The suspension for Banna Lane is requested for the 8 May 2021 between the hours of 6:00pm and 11:00pm.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) Council suspend the Alcohol Free Zone of Banna Lane on the 8 May 2021 between 6:00pm and 11:00pm.

(b) Council suspend the Alcohol Free Zone of Kooyoo Street from the 3 May 2021 until 30 May 2021 between the hours of 12:00pm and 11:00pm.

REPORT

As part of the NSW Department of Planning, Innovation and Environment’s Streets as Shared Spaces program, Council was successful in obtaining $401,000 to implement a month long place activation festival (called Street Scapes). The festival will include mobile place activation devices such as mobile Kiosks, parkletts, seating and shading whilst also curating a host of event and vendor opportunities in the space. Some of the proposed vendors and hosts include licenced alcohol vendors and events that support the responsible consumption of alcohol (such as Paint and Sip classes).

It is therefore requested that the Alcohol Free Zones in the proposed locations be suspended to allow the consumption and sale of alcohol. The areas proposed are Banna Lane (entirely) and part of Kooyoo Street (between Banna Avenue and Yambil Street).

The suspension for Banna Lane is only for the opening night (hosted by Banna Lane Art Festival) and will be for the 8 May 2021between 6:00pm and 11:00pm only.

The suspension for Kooyoo Street (between Yambil Street and Banna Avenue) will be for the entire length of the Street Scapes Festival. The proposed dates of the suspension are from the 3 May 2021 until 30 May 2021 between the hours of 12:00pm and 11:00pm.

OPTIONS

OPTION 1

As per the Recommendation.

OPTION 2

Any other resolution of Council.

CL02 Suspension of Alcohol Free Zone - Winter Delights Festival May 2021


POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Not Applicable


Not Applicable


s645 Local Government Act 1993 Suspension or cancellation of an alcohol-free zone (1) The council may, at the request of any person or body or of its own motion, suspend the operation of an alcohol-free zone by publishing notice of the suspension in a newspaper circulating in the area as a whole or in a part of the area that includes the zone concerned.

(2) During the period indicated in such a notice as the period of suspension, the zone does not operate as an alcohol-free zone.

(3) In like manner the council may at any time cancel the operation of an alcohol-free zone.


There will be noise generated by the event but will not impact on surrounding buildings as all shop owners and businesses will be participating or closed for the day. A Development Application will be lodged as per Council’s Events Policy & Decision Tool.


This event is a community event that brings many people of all ages and cultures together in our CBD. The focus of the event is to activate the urban environment in such a way that we improve the safety, amenity and vibrancy of the area.


This item links to Council’s Strategic Plan item L7 - Promote, celebrate and build on our cultural diversity cosmopolitan identity.

CONSULTATION


ATTACHMENTS

Nil


Griffith City Council REPORT CLAUSE CL03 TITLE Western Riverina Community College - Short term licence agreement

part Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476 - Kookora Street FROM Daphne Bruce, Corporate Property Officer & Native Title Coordinator TRIM REF 21/21482

SUMMARY

Council resolved at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 26 November 2019 that:

(a) Council provide ‘in-principle’ support to Western Riverina Community College to develop a school on Crown Reserve 81439, Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476.

(b) Western Riverina Community College prepare a Draft Plan of Management for Crown Reserve 81439, Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476.

(c) Western Riverina Community College pay for all costs associated with the preparation of the Draft Plan of Management for Crown Reserve 81439, Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476.

(d) Council pay all costs associated with the advertising of the Draft Plan of Management and Public Hearing for Crown Reserve 81439, Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476.

(e) The Mayor and General Manager be authorised to sign and seal all documents if so required.

The Plan of Management (PoM) for Kookora Street Park, Crown Reserve 81439, Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476 was adopted by Council at the Ordinary Meeting on 8 December 2020 after a public hearing was held, as per Section 40A of the Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act), to amend the categorisation of the reserve from Park to General Community Use. The PoM authorised the occupation of the reserve for the construction of a new purpose built Community School and Learning Centre. Council can now carry out activities on the reserve in accordance with the PoM. Western Riverina Community College (WRCC) has requested to enter into a short term licence agreement to undertake planning and seek approval to permit the construction of a school on the site.

RECOMMENDATION

(a) Council enter into a one year short term licence agreement with Western Riverina Community College over part Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476, Crown Reserve 81439, Kookora Street, to undertake planning and approvals process to permit the construction of a school on part of the reserve.

(b) Council advertise its intention to enter into a one year short term licence agreement with Western Riverina Community College over part Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476, Crown Reserve 81439, Kookora Street. Should any submissions be received a report will be presented to Council for consideration.

(c) Should no submissions be received, Council will enter into the one year short term licence agreement with Western Riverina Community College.

CL03 Western Riverina Community College - Short term licence agreement part Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476

- Kookora Street


(d) No fees be charged for the preparation of the short term licence agreement, Administration Fee or annual fee.

(e) The General Manager be authorised to sign the one year short term licence agreement on behalf of Council.

REPORT

WRCC was provided ‘in principle’ support to develop a community school on Crown Reserve 81439, Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476, Kookora Street at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 26 November 2019. The community school is currently operating from Western Riverina Community College premises in Hickey Crescent, East Griffith, providing education for secondary school students in years 9-12. The aim of the school is to reengage disengaged or disengaging secondary school students to continue their education with an adult learning approach. The establishment of a purpose built school on the site, will allow the school to accommodate a maximum of 60 students. Crown Reserve 81439 is classified as community land and was categorised as ‘Park’ under the LG Act. WRCC was required to prepare a PoM to amend the categorisation from ‘Park’ to ‘General Community Use’ to permit the construction of a school on the reserve. The LG Act, Section 40A, required Council to hold a public hearing to amend the categorisation of the reserve and receive submissions. No submissions were received during the required advertising period and public hearing process. The PoM was formally adopted by Council on 8 December 2020. WRCC will utilise an area of 2500m2 for the school development with the remaining 2279m2 of land to remain as a park, which also includes an access road to the Griffith Aged Care Services building on Lot 3 Section 125 DP 758476. WRCC are now seeking approval to enter into a short term one year licence agreement for 2500m2 of part Lot 1 Section 127 DP 758476, to undertake the planning and approvals process to permit the construction of a school on the reserve. A longer term lease agreement, which permits exclusive use of that part of the land for a school, will be entered into prior to any works occurring on the land. With the introduction of the Crown Land Management Act 2016, Council is required to validate all activities on Crown reserves under their control for compliance with the Native Title Act 1993. Native title rights and interest cannot be extinguished contrary to the Native Title Act 1993. Council is to assume native title exists on Crown land in Griffith until such time as a Federal Court determination of extinguishment. The adoption of the PoM for Kookora Street Park involves the construction of a public work, Council was required to notify and give the opportunity to comment to NTSCorp Limited as the representative aboriginal body for New South Wales under Section 24JB(6) of the Native Title Act 1993. Notification was given on the 4 February 2020 and no comments were received. A tenure on Crown land may impact on native title rights and interests. It is proposed that the short term licence agreement will not affect native title as no works will be undertaken on the land. A future longer term exclusive lease of the land will affect native title and therefore at that time a further assessment of native title implications will be considered and provided to Council.


- Kookora Street


OPTIONS

OPTION 1

As per the Recommendation. OPTION 2

As determined by Council.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Not Applicable


WRCC engaged a consultant to prepare the Plan of Management for Kookora Street Park at their costs. Council arranged for and funded the public hearing process. A short term one year licence agreement can be prepared in-house, utilising the standard Crown land short term licence template. A future lease agreement with WRCC is required prior to undertaking any works on the site. All costs and charges associated with preparing the lease will be payable by WRCC at the time and annual lease fees applicable. As no construction works are to be undertaken on the reserve until such time as a formal lease is entered into and planning approval given, it is recommended that $nil annual fees be charged at this stage.


Local Government Act 1993 Section 46 Leases, Licences and other estates in respect of community land - generally Section 46A Means of granting leases, licences and other estates Section 47 Leases, licences and other estates in respect of community land – terms greater than 5 years. Crown Land Management Act 2016

Section 2.20 Short-term licences over dedicated or reserved Crown land Section 3.22 Functions of council managers Section 3.23 Management of land as community land Section 3.38 Land may be used for additional purposes approved in plan of management Section 8.7 When advice of native title manager required


All environmental implications will be considered as part of the development application process.


The community would expect Council to support alternate education providers who reengage disengaged students to undertake secondary school education.


- Kookora Street



This item links to Council’s Strategic Plan item 7.2 Develop partnerships to build on quality education and training opportunities.

CONSULTATION


ATTACHMENTS

(a) Letter of request - Western Riverina Community College ⇩ 27

(b) Plan of Area proposed for school ⇩ 28

(c) Kookora Street Park aerial ⇩ 29

CL03 Attachment (a) Letter of request - Western Riverina Community College


CL03 Attachment (b) Plan of Area proposed for school


CL03 Attachment (c) Kookora Street Park aerial



Griffith City Council REPORT CLAUSE CL04 TITLE Request for Road Name - Battocchio FROM Jeanette Franco, Information Management Administrator TRIM REF 21/24823

SUMMARY

To name a road within the newly subdivided land known as Clifton Gardens at Collina, currently referred to as Farm 10 in Council’s Collina Master Plan. This road also runs through the subdivision of Farm 9 in Collina.

RECOMMENDATION

Council approve the use of Battocchio Street for road naming purposes for the new shared road known as Road 5 in the subdivision of Clifton Gardens known as Farm 10 Collina.

REPORT

This road has been created from the subdivision of Lot 4 DP 1245637 Griffith in Farm 9 Collina and Lot 592 DP 751743 Griffith in Clifton Gardens, Farm 10 Collina. It is a shared road within the two subdivisions. The process, from previous Collina subdivisions, is to allow the developer to name any internal roads contained within their subdivision and Council will undertake to name any roads overlapping the property boundaries that may service future subdivisions. The developer of Clifton Gardens, Guiseppe Lanza has stated that if the chosen name is not deemed suitable, he is happy for Council to select a road name. Council has previously adopted names for Roads 1 through to 4, and Roads 6 through to 8. Road 5: Battocchio Street – Selected from the Council’s Register of approved names, Girolamo Battocchio was an early Italian migrant, acquired farm holding 1482 on 2 May 1929. He was buried in the Yenda Cemetery.

OPTIONS

OPTION 1

Council approve the use of Battocchio Street for road naming purposes for the new shared road known as Road 5 in the subdivision of Clifton Gardens known as Farm 10 Collina. OPTION 2

Council select a road name from the Road & Park Name Register.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Policy ICT-CP-201 Roads & Parks – Naming & Renaming sets the procedure for the naming of roads and parks.

CL04 Request for Road Name - Battocchio



Not Applicable


In accordance with Land and Property Information (LPI) Road Naming – Chapter 6.7 Addressing Principles – Road Naming


Not Applicable


Roads are named in accordance with Council policy.


This item links to Council’s Strategic Plan item 8.2 Maintain and develop an effective transport network (public roads, pathways, pedestrian accesses and transport corridors) for Griffith and villages.

CONSULTATION


ATTACHMENTS

(a) Location of Clifton Gardens ⇩ 32

(b) Road Layout ⇩ 33

CL04 Attachment (a) Location of Clifton Gardens


CL04 Attachment (b) Road Layout



Griffith City Council INFORMATION REPORT CLAUSE CL05 TITLE Investments at 28 February, 2021 FROM Vanessa Edwards, Finance Manager TRIM REF 21/24417

SUMMARY

This report details Council's investments performance for the month of February, 2021. RECOMMENDATION

The report be noted by Council.

REPORT

In accordance with Section 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, it is hereby certified that the investments detailed in the attached schedules have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, its Regulations and Council's current Investment Policy and Strategy which were last amended and adopted on 13 February 2018. Management is striving to continuously build up cash and investment returns to ensure ongoing financial stability and liquidity into the future.

OPTIONS

OPTION 1

As per the Recommendation. OPTION 2

Any other resolution of Council.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

The actions taken comply with Council's current investment policy and strategy, and the Ministerial Order as provided by the NSW Office of Local Government.


As at 28 February 2021, Council had received a total of $329,174 in interest coupon payments. The overall net interest income recognised (when combining both interest received and mark-to-market entries) at 28 February 2021 was $300,286 against the YTD budget of $1,011,984.

CL05 Investments at 28 February, 2021


Council has a mix of growth and fixed income investments in the portfolio and at certain times growth assets are exposed to equity market fluctuations (volatility) and may incur valuation reductions that can impact on reported profits. These are long term assets and Council has no intention of divesting any of these assets when at cyclical lows and therefore crystallising any losses. Invariably, these assets will regain and increase their values and they make up a valuable diversity in Council’s portfolio overall. Council is operating in an ongoing, very low interest rate environment and it is difficult to obtain higher yields on investments whilst maintaining appropriate diversification of investments. Council's investments are diversified primarily across TCorp Managed Funds, term deposits, fixed income bonds and floating rate notes which are largely determined by the restrictions in place by the Minister’s Order. Council's investments are diversified, all highly rated and of high quality.


Section 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.


Not Applicable


Not Applicable


This item links to Council’s Strategic Plan item: C1- Provide clear and transparent communication to the local community on matters in which it is concerned.

CONSULTATION


ATTACHMENTS

(a) Statement of Funds at 28 February, 2021 ⇩ 36

(b) Investments Returns Analysis - 12 Month Annualised Yields ⇩ 37

CL05 Attachment (a) Statement of Funds at 28 February, 2021


CL05 Attachment (b) Investments Returns Analysis - 12 Month Annualised Yields



DRAFT MINUTES

LAKE WYANGAN & CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON

TUESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2021 COMMENCING AT 5:00 PM

PRESENT

Councillor John Dal Broi (Chair), Councillor Doug Curran, Councillor Anne Napoli, Councillor Brian Simpson, Paul Eldridge (Community Representative), Karen Hutchinson (Murrumbidgee Irrigation), Anthony Kidman (Community Representative) (via Zoom), John McFadzean (Community Representative), Vickie Simpson (Griffith Local Aboriginal Land Council), Kelvin Williams (Community Representative), Stephen Young (Griffith Local Aboriginal Land Council), Darren Wallett (NSW Environment Protection Authority) (via ZOOM), Frank Battistel (Community Representative) and Michele Groat (Commonwealth Water Office – Non-Voting Member) Quorum = 3 David Knights (Civille), Tom Hawthorne (Civille), Murray Jones (EarthTech) (via Zoom), James Sutherland (Chemiplas) (via Zoom) and Joe Chiocci (Chemiplas) (via Zoom) were also present at the meeting

STAFF

General Manager, Brett Stonestreet, Director Sustainable Development, Phil Harding, Lake Wyangan & Catchment Management Project Officer, Thomas Mackerras, Principal Planner Urban Design & Strategic Planning, Peter Badenhorst; Acting Director Utilities, Durgananda Chaudhary, David Kellett (Principal Officer Environment), Charlie Little (Griffith University – Student Placement) and Minute Taker, Brittany Everett

1 APOLOGIES

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Doug Curran and Anne Napoli that apologies be received from Mark Vitucci (Community Representative), Director Utilities, Graham Gordon and Mat Ryan (Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod). Mr Phil Harding introduced Mr Knights and Mr Hawthorne and stated they have been engaged by Council to update the Storm Water Management Policy. Observing storm water flowing from the village area together with the storm water around the Lake ensuring that the water flowing into the Lake is of a better quality. Controls will be implemented through Development Control Plans (DCP).

Mr Mackerras introduced Charlie Little as a fourth year student at Sydney University, studying Chemical Engineering and engaged with Council to do a thesis on salinity in the Lake.

Mayor John Dal Broi welcomed Mr Charlie Little, Mr David Knights and Mr Tom Hawthorne from Civille.

Minutes of Lake Wyangan & Catchment Management Committee 02 February 2021



RECOMMENDED on the motion of Councillor Brian Simpson and John McFadzean that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 1 December 2020, having first been circulated amongst all members, be confirmed.

3 BUSINESS ARISING

Nil


Pecuniary Interests

There were no pecuniary interests declared.

Significant Non-Pecuniary Interests

There were no significant non-pecuniary interests declared.

Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interests


5 ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Mayor John Dal Broi distributed a copy of the River Murray Weekly Report to the Committee and highlighted the notification under Water Quality Impacts where WaterNSW have declared red alerts for Blue Green Algae upstream and downstream of the Murray River at Mildura.

CL01 LAKE WYANGAN & CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT - PROJECT OFFICER'S REPORT

Mr Mackerras provided a presentation to the Committee and highlighted the following information:

Lake is currently on Red Alert.

Water Delivery Plan of 2000 meg for this financial year was presented. A further 180 meg commenced today through Jones Road pipeline.

Carp removal will commence next week, water inflows will cease during the setting up stage as per request of the fishermen. Inflows will then commence through the Ziliotto Drain to generate some activity to aid the carp removal.

Adam Kerezsy last fish sampling exercise reported Carp, Turtles and Gambusia. Will return February/ March 2021 for another fish sampling.

DPI has released 5000 Murray Cod, 10,000 Golden Perch are planned for release.

Five strings of Freshwater Mussels have been located in the Lake with no evidence as to who has placed them there, no identifications on the strings as to permits or contact details.

ACHAR/ AHIP process has commenced.

Communication with Veolia Water Technologies in regard to a reverse osmosis plant.



Buoys are in the Lake and are now recording salinity, a regular maintenance schedule needs to be implemented.

Mr Stephen Young noted re the fine that was imposed, Griffith Local Aboriginal Lands Council (GLALC) was impartial and no further action was taken. Mr Young would like to note the contribution by the GLALC approach to the Griffith City Council and the future partnership and working relationship is a productive relationship. Mr Young noted the importance of acknowledging the past and the importance to not go backward. GLALC supports and looks forward to a continued positive relationship with Council. RECOMMENDED on the motion of Councillor Anne Napoli and Kelvin Williams that the information provided by the Project Officer be received and that the Committee acknowledge the contribution and assistance from Griffith Local Aboriginal Lands Council in resolving the issues that arose upon uncovering Aboriginal Artefacts on the foreshore of the Eastern side of the Lake and acknowledge the importance of a continuing a relationship with GLALC. Mr Harding provided an overview of the budget presented to the Committee with in the report. RECOMMENDED on the motion of Councillors Brian Simpson and Doug Curran that the budget be received and noted.

CL02 INTRODUCTION OF CHARLIE LITTLE

Mr Little commenced on 10 January 2021 and will be here for six months researching the water quality with a focus on Salinity.

Mr Little stated his primary goal will be to construct a management plan so there is a better understanding on the dynamic of the Lake which will provided a better knowledge of how to control it. Mr Little provided an overview of his presentation provided within the report noting a focus on the key salt sources being sediment dissolution would be coming from the base of the Lake being an old Gypsum mine and the three top drains during storm events.

The Griffith Water Reclamation Water Plant has been engaged to take sample of various drains following the recent rain event in the Lake and will be sending to Sydney Water. Mr Murray Jones from Earthtech, Mr Joe Chiocci and Mr James Sutherland from Chemiplas attended the Meeting via Zoom, the time being 5:30pm. Mr Jones showed to the Committee a presentation on a product that has the potential to treat Blue Green Algae in freshwater bodies such as Lake Wyangan. Mr Jones will forward presentation to the Committee for further information and noted that he is available for contact if any Committee members have any questions. Mr Brett Stonestreet entered the meeting, the time being 5:52 pm. Ms Karen Hutchinson passed on her apology via Zoom and left the meeting, the time being 5:52pm. RECOMMENDED on the motion of Councillors Doug Curran and Brian Simpson that further research be conducted on the product from Earthtech and presented to the Committee.



CL03 LAKE WYANGAN MASTER PLAN - OPTIONS

Mr Mackerras provided a presentation and overview of options for a Masterplan for Lake Wyangan noting that considerations include flood management and water availability. Removing salinity is a priority with a removal target of 6000Te reducing the salinity level to 1000EC as an initial target. Objectives of the Masterplan in regard to removing salinity include:

Prevent exported salt from returning

Prevent salinity coming into the Lake

Prevent Increasing salinity in the irrigation area

Limit the effect on crops

Maintain productivity on the irrigation system.

Mr Mackerras provided an overview of the current identified sources of Salinity and added that Charlie Little’s project will provide further clarification and potentially identify more sources. Five options were presented to the Committee. RECOMMENDED on the motion of Councillor Brian Simpson and Frank Battistel that further investigation be conducted on the Masterplan Option D-1 of the report and then present to the Committee prior to a public consultation period.


The Committee did not address the Outstanding Action Report.

7 GENERAL BUSINESS

7.1 Campbell’s Swamp

Councillor Simpson requested a progress update on the removal of Cumbungi at Campbell’s swamp and highlighted there are still some areas of the view that are obstructed and enquired if Council is considering the use of Round-Up as per the permit.

Mr Kellett confirmed that a large portion of the Cumbungi has been removed. A Plan of Management will be presented to Council on 23 February 2021 which will see a five year plan in place for the wetlands.

8 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Lake Wyangan & Catchment Management Committee is to be held on Tuesday, 6 April 2021 at 5:00 pm.


Confirmed: ..........................................

CHAIRPERSON


NOTES

GRIFFITH COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON

WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2021 COMMENCING AT 4.00 PM

PRESENT

Councillor Deb Longhurst, Jenna Thomas (Community Representative), Val Woodland (President Community Centre) Quorum = 4

STAFF

General Manager, Brett Stonestreet, Project Planner, Nathan Beer, Minute Secretary, Kim Burgess

1 APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from John Dal Broi (Chair) (Mayor), Councillor Anne Napoli, Councillor Rina Mercuri (Councillor - Alternate), Jennifer Chapman (Community Representative). Quorum not achieved for today’s meeting.


As a Quorum was not achieved for today’s meeting, the Minutes from the previous meeting held on 16 December 2020 were noted only.

3 BUSINESS ARISING

Brett Stonestreet indicated the final quoted amount of $296,242 (ex GST) for the Transformer to be installed. The response from the Country Universities Centre Western Riverina (CUCWR) to a contribution to the cost of a Transformer was positive and is indicated in the following:

Essential Energy $208,776 Griffith City Council $ 52,480 Country Universities Centre $ 34,986 Total $296,242


Pecuniary Interests




Minutes of Griffith Community Centre Committee 10 February 2021




5 ITEMS OF BUSINESS

CL01 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL AND GRIFFITH COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.

Brett Stonestreet advised that Griffith City Council and Griffith Community Centre have discussed the MOU and some changes were included in the attached document.

Val Woodland raised a couple of additional points:

1. That the Griffith Community Centre Inc. would like to request that a bus shelter be included close by to the new Centre.

2. The criteria for veto by Council to sub-lessees.

The matter regarding a bus shelter would be for discussion at a later time as this would involve other organisations.

Under the MOU any sub-lessees that Community Centre have identified would need to go to Council. There is no set criteria made by Council, however it would be presumed that the intending lessee would need to be an incorporated business or organisation.

Val Woodland and Jenna Thomas queried the criteria to assess the sub-leasees. Brett Stonestreet indicated that providing the business or organisation is incorporated and the sub-lessee is consistent with the intention of the MOU then Council would endorse the sub-lesse.

Councillor Longhurst asked whether there could be delegation of authority to Mayor and/or GM for quick decisions on endorsing leasees in the event that Council meeting is at a date further into the future.

Val Woodland indicated that she spoke to Erin Callaghan, Centre Manager at CUCWR regarding the shared spaces at the new Centre and both agreed on the proposed surrounds and their usage by each organisation.

Note: The following Recommendation that appeared in the Agenda for the meeting will now go to Council to be endorsed. RECOMMENDATION

(a) Council endorse the draft Memorandum of Understanding between Griffith City Council and the Griffith Community Centre Inc. as attached to the report.

(b) The Mayor and General Manager be authorised to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

(c) Council progress the preparation of draft lease agreements with Griffith Community Centre Inc. and the Western Riverina Country Universities Centre Inc. and that these draft documents be reported to Council for consideration.

Minutes of Griffith Community Centre Committee 10 February 2021


CL02 MILESTONE 3 REPORT

Brett Stonestreet indicated that the Milestone 3 Report (attached to the Agenda today) has been submitted to the relevant Authority. A formal application will be submitted seeking an extension to final completion from May to July 2021. CL03 PROGRESS UPDATE

Nathan Beer, Project Planner, provided an update, referring to the Timeline report (copies handed to the Committee today and appearing in the Agenda as part of the Milestone 3 Report) and advised that this week the roof sheeting was taking place on the CUC space, and then moving onto the rear offices. Nathan indicated that the Centre Project is on schedule, with work on window frames and the bricks/walls next. The Critical Path that Nathan mentioned is meeting the milestones and completion by the end of June/early July 2021. Wet weather is factored into the schedule – though is always influential however, it can be used to apply for extension under contractual rights. Nathan Beer indicated that a decision regarding the data and fit out has been decided upon and work will take place at the relevant time, with interior design decisions and further ideas around inclusions to involve this Committee. Brett Stonestreet indicated that the carpark needs to be completed prior to occupation and within contract expectation. A reconciliation each month will be made available to the Committee to indicate the expenditure against the budget items.

6 GENERAL BUSINESS

Val Woodland will invite another Griffith Community Centre Committee person to future meetings held by this Committee, and likely to be the Centre’s Treasurer.

7 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Griffith Community Centre Committee is to be held on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 4.00 pm.

There being no further business the meeting terminated at 4.40pm.

Confirmed: ..........................................

CHAIRPERSON


DRAFT MINUTES

DISABILITY INCLUSION & ACCESS COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, GRIFFITH ON

TUESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2021 COMMENCING AT 1:00 PM

PRESENT

Councillor Mike Neville (Chair), Mary Catanzariti (Community Representative), Simone Murphy (Community Representative), Colin Beaton (Community Representative) Quorum = 3

STAFF

Director Sustainable Development, Phil Harding, Principal Planner Urban Design & Strategic Planning, Peter Badenhorst, Project Planner, Nathan Beer and Minute Secretaries, Melanie Hebrok and Jessica Bertacco

Melissa Canzian (Governance Officer) was also in attendance at the meeting.

1 APOLOGIES

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Simone Murphy and Mary Catanzariti that apologies be received from Councillor Doug Curran, Luke Woodward (Community Representative), Technical Support Officer, Binita Shrestha and Assistant Engineer - Traffic & Civil, Jack Griffiths.

Absent: George Youssef (Community Representative)


RECOMMENDED on the motion of Colin Beaton and Simone Murphy that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 24 November 2020, having first been circulated amongst all members, be confirmed.

3 BUSINESS ARISING

3.1 City Park Toilet Block

Mr Beaton stated that there was no MLAK key at City Park as suggested and no specific disabled access toilet, only what seemed to be a parent room. Councillor Neville noted terminology changes and changes to accessible toilets to remove stigmas associated with ‘disabled toilets’. Mr Beer confirmed that the installed accessible toilets were compliant with the current Standard and included facilities for parents with disabilities. Mr Beer also confirmed that the MLAK key has not been installed as yet following recent discussions at management level. Mr Beaton suggested opening toilets during the day and locking with MLAK key at night. Mr Harding to take discussion to Senior Management Team and report to Committee via email.

Minutes of Disability Inclusion & Access Committee 23 February 2021



Pecuniary Interests






5 ITEMS OF BUSINESS

CL01 DISABILITY INCLUSION ACTION PLAN REVIEW Councillor Neville explained that Council has endorsed the current Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) to be placed on public exhibition for review to encourage the community to provide feedback on accessibility and inclusion issues that need to be addressed. Councillor Neville asked the Committee to take the time to provide feedback and encourage others to review the DIAP. Mrs Canzian explained the DIAP review and encouraged members to complete the online survey. A number of key community consultation sessions will be held and stakeholders contacted. Ms Murphy and Mr Beaton also requested paper copies of the survey for community members who did not have access to electronic survey. RECOMMENDED on the motion of Simone Murphy and Mary Catanzariti that Committee members note the Disability Inclusion Action Plan Review.

CL02 YAMBIL STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - ACCESS ISSUE Ms Murphy explained that a vision impaired client of one of her colleague’s has brought up the issue of the newly installed garden beds in Yambil Street causing issues with the sensor of his cane. The Committee discussed the issue and agreed it best be lodged via Council’s Customer Request Management (CRM) System by contacting Customer Service with further information to ensure the issue can be properly investigated by staff. Ms Murphy to liaise with the complainant. RECOMMENDED on the motion of Simone Murphy and Mary Catanzariti that the information be received.

6 OUTSTANDING ACTION REPORT RECOMMENDED on the motion of Colin Beaton and Simone Murphy on the information be received.

Minutes of Disability Inclusion & Access Committee 23 February 2021


6 GENERAL BUSINESS

6.1 Home Care Packages

Mr Beaton enquired about garden maintenance services for the elderly and people with a disability provided by other Councils and whether this would be a possibility for Griffith. Ms Murphy explained that the Home Care Packages were part of a government contract with Murrumbidgee Shire Council currently holding the contract that includes the Griffith LGA. Mr Beaton to forward information to Mr Harding for further investigation.

6.2 Upgrade for Railway Station

Mr Beaton questioned the status of the Railway Station upgrade and the proposed access ramp, cover over seating and toilet upgrade. Mr Harding to investigate. Mr Beer noted the upgrade was a NSW Rail (state) project.

6.3 Wood Park

Mr Badenhorst discussed Wood Park which is next on the list of Council’s Playground Upgrades and will be a joint venture with the Lions Club who have secured funding for a new BBQ picnic area. The upgrade will include new play and exercise equipment and will start in the next financial year.

7 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Disability Inclusion & Access Committee is to be held on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 at 1:00pm.

There being no further business the meeting terminated at 1:40pm.

Confirmed: ..........................................

CHAIRPERSON


DRAFT MINUTES

GENERAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON

TUESDAY, 2 MARCH 2021 COMMENCING AT 4:00 PM

PRESENT

Councillor Doug Curran (Chair), Eddy Mardon (Councillor – Alternate via ZOOM), Greg Collier (Community Representative), Marilyn Hams (Community Representative), Ronald Anson (Community Representative), Virginia Tropeano (Community Representative), Bernie Connelly (Community Representative) Quorum = 3

STAFF

Director Utilities, Graham Gordon, Director Infrastructure & Operations, Phil King, Director Sustainable Development, Phil Harding, Parks & Gardens Manager, Peter Craig, Groundsman Dalton Park, Warren Hodge, Team Leader Cemeteries, Phil Boneham and Minute Secretary, Joanne Bollen

1 APOLOGIES

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Ronald Anson and Virginia Tropeano that apologies be received from Wayne Spencer and Les Warren.


RECOMMENDED on the motion of Marilyn Hams and Virginia Tropeano that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 1 December 2020, having first been circulated amongst all members, be confirmed.

3 BUSINESS ARISING

Nil


Pecuniary Interests




Minutes of General Facilities Committee 02 March 2021




5 ITEMS OF BUSINESS

CL01 GRIFFITH LIVESTOCK MARKETING CENTRE

Mr Gordon gave a verbal update on the report, explaining the financial position at the end of January 2021.

Mr Gordon advised sheep sale numbers were 27,792 for January 2021 with no cattle being sold. The saleyards have been fully operational during the COVID-19 pandemic and Council appreciates the effort people are making to obey Council’s COVID-19 Policy and rules.

Details of capital works were provided including:

One new sheep loading ramp is in this current budget but is yet to be installed. A grant application under the “Heavy Vehicle Program Round 7” was submitted on 21 May 2020 for $76,719 to purchase and install the remaining ramps. Council has been notified that the application was unsuccessful.

The shade structure for sheep yards - Due to the COVID-19 this has been put back to the 2021/22 budget.

Concreting of Sheep Pens - Due to the COVID-19 this has been put back to the 2021/22 budget.

Marilyn Hams queried why the grant application was unsuccessful and Mr Gordon acknowledged that we were not advised of a reason.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Marilyn Hams and Ronald Anson that the Committee note the information in the report and the financial position at the end of January 2021. Greg Collier entered the Meeting, the time being 4:08 pm. CL02 GRIFFITH AND YENDA CEMETERIES

Councillor Doug Curran and Mr Craig introduced Phil Boneham, Team Leader Cemeteries, to the Committee.

Mr Craig provided an update on Cemetery issues including financial reports, lawn burials and available plots.

Lawn Burials and Available Lawn Plots at the Griffith Cemetery

Currently there have been 13 Lawn Burials (new plots) for the year 2021. There were 56 new plot lawn internments in 2020. Lawn Section (Four) has 397 available plots plus an additional 93 reservations. Lawn Section (Five) has 28 available plots plus an additional 69 reservations.

Construction of two new Lawn Beams at Yenda Cemetery

The construction of two concrete Lawn Beams at the Yenda Cemetery has been completed. The project has delivered 60 new grave plots.

Mr King provided an update on Lawn Section (Six) and advised that quotes had been received for the ground penetrating radar search. The works will take place within the next month will results to come back to the Committee.



Virginia Tropeano raised the question of the new signs at the Cemetery. Mr King advised that he will draft and get the signs organised.

Virginia Tropeano requested that unmarked graves be followed up and be signified unless otherwise requested.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Virginia Tropeano and Ronald Anson that the Committee note the information and financial position in the Report as at 17 February 2021.

CL03 DALTON PARK

Mr Craig gave a verbal update on his report which included financial reports, bookings and maintenance.

It was advised that the Griffith Jockey Club would be commencing the construction of a storage shed on Friday, 12 March 2021. The completed shed will be 6 metres x 6 metres.

A raw water reservoir will be dredged the week of 15 March 2021. Warren Hodge will contact any lease holders to advise.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Bernie Connelly and Virginia Tropeano that the Committee note the information and financial position in the Report.

CL04 FINANCIALS - SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE

Ron Anson gave a brief update of the Senior Citizens Centre.

It was advised that all bookings had resumed post COVID-19.

New carpets have been laid, painting is in progress and Parks and Gardens have been maintaining the garden.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Virginia Tropeano and Ronald Anson that the Committee note the Financials for Senior Citizens Centre.

CL05 FINANCIALS - ANIMAL CONTROL

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Virginia Tropeano and Ron Anson that the Committee note the Financials for Animal Control.

CL06 GRIFFITH POUND AND REHOMING CENTRE WORKING GROUP MINUTES

Phil Harding gave a brief update on the Griffith Pound and Rehoming Centre.

It was advised that a new dog drop off area was being considered to move away from using the chute and that money may be allocated in the budget for a dog play pen in the off leash dog park.

Virginia Tropeano asked if there would be more storage allocated for cats at the pound. Phil Harding responded that there would be funding proposed in next year’s budget.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Ron Anson and Virginia Tropeano that the recommendations as detailed in the Minutes of the Griffith Pound and Rehoming Centre Working Group meeting held on 30 November 2020 and 1 February 2021 be adopted.



CL07 SENIOR CITIZENS WORKING GROUP MINUTES

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Ron Anson and Virginia Tropeano that the recommendations as detailed in the Minutes of the Senior Citizen’s Working Group meetings held on 19 November 2020 and 18 February 2021 be adopted.


RECOMMENDED on the motion of Marilyn Hams and Virginia Tropeano that the report be noted.

7 GENERAL BUSINESS

7.1 Cemetery Masterplan

Consultant to be reengaged to compile new proposal focusing on moving the stage closer to the centre of the site, noise and removal of the current location of the proposed exit and revisiting the stormwater solutions.

7.2 Appearance of Remembrance Drive

Virginia Tropeano made mention that the road from the Airport to the water tower was looking untidy and requested that some trees and branches be removed. This was taken on notice by Mr King.

7.3 Crematorium

Greg Collier raised the issue of the Crematorium and where the process was up to. Mr King advised that Council had resolved for a feasibility study to take place on both proposed locations. Mr King has spoken to the consultants and will follow up on when the study will commence.

7.4 Dalton Park – Fencing of boundary

Bernie Connelly from the Griffith Jockey Club provided some information to the Committee in regards replacing the boundary fencing of Dalton Park.

The Griffith Jockey Club is under pressure from Racing NSW to get the kangaroos under control as they have become a WH&S issue for jockeys and track riders.

The Griffith Jockey Club is not seeking any Council funding but is seeking the approval of the Committee.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Marilyn Hams and Ron Anson that the General Facilities Committee endorse the Griffith Jockey Club’s request to proceed to concept design stage.

8 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the General Facilities Committee is to be held on Tuesday, 1 June 2021 at 4:00 pm.

There being no further business the meeting terminated at 5.14 pm.

Confirmed: ..........................................

CHAIRPERSON


MINUTES

FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON

THURSDAY, 4 MARCH 2021 COMMENCING AT 10:30 AM

PRESENT

Councillor John Dal Broi (Chair), Councillor Dino Zappacosta, Joseph Dal Broi (Community Representative - ZOOM), Sally Jones (Community Representative), Steve Manwaring (Stakeholder - ZOOM), Steve Mortlock (Stakeholder), Alan Shea (Stakeholder - ZOOM), Darryl Heaslip (Stakeholder – ZOOM) Quorum = 3

STAFF

General Manager, Brett Stonestreet, Director Utilities, Graham Gordon, Water and Wastewater Manager, Durgananda Chaudhary, Engineering Design & Approvals Manager, Joe Rizzo, Director Sustainable Development, Phil Harding and Minute Secretary, Leanne Austin

1 APOLOGIES

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Steve Mortlock and Councillor Dino Zappacosta that apologies be received from Luigi Forner (Community Representative), Peter Budd (Community Representative), Craig Ronan (Stakeholder) and Paul Farrell (Carrathool Shire).


RECOMMENDED on the motion of Steve Mortlock and Councillor Dino Zappacosta that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10 December 2020, having first been circulated amongst all members, be confirmed.

3 BUSINESS ARISING

Nil.


Pecuniary Interests




Minutes of Floodplain Management Committee 04 March 2021



Members making a less than significant non-pecuniary interest declaration may stay in the meeting and participate in the debate and vote on the matter.

Councillor Dino Zappacosta CL02 Funding for Hanwood Stormwater Pump and Drainage Works Reason – Councillor Zappacosta has businesses in the Hanwood area. Sally Jones CL03 Yenda Flood Maps Revision Reason – Ms Jones owns a rural property on the Mirrool Creek below Barren Box Storage and Wetland and at Yenda.

5 ITEMS OF BUSINESS

CL01 YOOGALI DC605J CULVERT UPGRADE - STAGE 1 CONSTRUCTION

Graham Gordon provided an overview of the Yoogali Culvert upgrade.

Stage 1 Construction: Installation of pipe culvert at two locations:

(1) McCormack Road – Bosanquet Road junction: completed.

(2) McCormack Road – Burley Griffin Way junction:

(a) Reapply for RMS work permit. First application has expired after 6 months.

(b) Work can start soon after Easter or after receiving the work permit from RMS.

Stage 2 Construction: Levee along McCormack Road:

Funding application 2021/22 will be submitted by 18 March 2021.

Issues and Challenges include RMS approval, COVID issues, managing continuous flow of DC605J and Main Drain J and services relocation e.g. high pressure gas, optic fibre, water mains.



Mr Gordon advised neighbours adjacent to the works had been consulted with. Works and bitumen sealing are to be extended to ensure a better outcome for property owners.

Ms Jones requested an update on costing of the project and the impact of Covid-19. Mr Gordon advised that 2/3 funding had been provided by the State Government with 1/3 Council. Tenders received came in high so the design has been scaled back and a variation in funding approved. The cost is approximately $700,000 for both culvert upgrades as a lump sum tender.

Councillor Zappacosta enquired about the submission received relating to upgrade of culverts referred to in the Action Report. Mr Gordon advised the submission raised concerns regarding a property on the eastern side of Main Drain J. Minimal spillage of water may occur over Main Drain J with farmland affected only. The bank will be stabilised to cater for the velocity of the water.

CL02 FUNDING FOR HANWOOD STORMWATER PUMP AND DRAINAGE WORKS

Mr Gordon provided a presentation on the Hanwood pump and drainage works.

Stage1 Construction: Stormwater Pump and associated Drainage Works

Council has received $1,000,000 funding from DPIE. Next steps include documentation and tendering to be prepared and RMS Work permit application. Project completion by 2022.

A levy is proposed to be built around Hanwood if funding is successful.

Councillor Zappacosta enquired where the water from the pump goes and who is responsible for the maintenance of this? Mr Gordon advised the water is pumped through DCA to Crook Road – Main Drain J. Mr Shea responded that Murrumbidgee Irrigation maintains this channel for irrigation drainage purposes.

CL03 YENDA FLOOD MAPS REVISION

The Mayor tabled a letter received from Paul Rossetto.

Revised maps were sent to the Committee 21 January 2021 and presented to Council Workshop 16 February 2021. The flood maps are currently on public exhibition following resolution at the Council Meeting on 23 February 2021. Submissions will be received up to 2 April 2021. A public consultation will be held 18 March at the Yenda Diggers Club commencing at 5:30 pm.



The revised Flood maps take into consideration flood mitigation works including Mirrool Creek Flood Warning System 2018, Emergency Breaching protocols 2018 and EMR Floodgates 2019. The Mirrool Creek Flood Warning System comprises of a flood gauge at Barellan Bridge and at the EMR Siphon, rain gauge at Barellan Bridge; linked to DPIE and BOM flood warning system and live flood level monitoring at “Water Live”. Mr Manwaring advised Water NSW are managing the flood gauge and it appears to be reading correctly. Emergency Breaching Protocols have been established as follows:

EMR Siphon flood capacity = 5% AEP (1 in 20 yr flood)

EMR Siphon + Floodgates flood capacity = 2% AEP (1 in 50 yr flood)

Breaching of Main Canal for events greater than 2% AEP

Council + MI + SES to act based on live flood gauge data and BOM forecast.

Council, Murrumbidgee Irrigation and SES are to act based on live flood gauge data and BOM forecast. The new EMR floodgates are automated and SCADA controlled resulting in the following improvements:

Flood Model Update Following updates have been made to the TUFLOW model and subsequent flood mapping process.

• The TUFLOW version has been updated to the 2020-01-AB release from the 2018-03-AA.

• The work-as-executed details of the recently constructed floodgate structures have been incorporated.

• Survey data of the Northern Branch Canal embankment crest levels following the recent MI NBC widening project have been incorporated to update the embankment crest levels.

• Assumptions regarding the implementation of the Emergency Breaching Protocols have been retained, with the flood gates being opened at the 5% AEP event and rarer and breaching of the canal bank occurring at the 2% AEP event and rarer.

• Design details of the recently constructed Thorne Road upgrade have been used to update road crest levels and cross-drainage infrastructure.

• Details of the Shiraz Drive residential development were estimated from the 2014 LPI LiDAR data and recent Google aerial imagery and have been used to update the local TUFLOW model topography.



Flood Maps Update

1 in 20 year flood event





Extreme Flood Event

The Committee discussed the revised flood maps and modelled impact of the Yenda Flood Mitigation Works. In some cases flooding will still occur within localised pockets of areas within village and from water coming from the north (Myall Park) however flooding would not occur as a result of water coming from Mirrool Creek. Discussion took place regarding issues raised in Mr Rossetto’s letter. If required, the Emergency Operations Centre can implement measures such as a temporary gravel bank to alleviate the area in question. Ms Jones queried the changes to flood water depth presented in the revised maps. Mr Manwaring suggested that there is a difference in the legend colours which would account for the perceived inconsistency. Mr Gordon advised that some properties around Dredge Street may still be prone to flooding in a 1 in 100 event. Council’s commitment was that Mirrool Creek would not impact on Yenda, this has been achieved. Pumps implemented have improved localised drainage issues. Stage 1 and 1A have been completed with pumps installed at Railway Street and North Avenue. The next stage would be to install a pump at Park Street and rising main to Dredge Street.



Alan Shea left the meeting at 11:34 am. Ms Jones asked if it is possible to present figures in terms of megs per day. Mr Stonestreet advised that as funds required for flood mitigation winds down it may be possible to fund drainage issues and other projects. Mr Gordon stated that in a 1 in 200 flood event there would be significant inflow from Binya Hills area, channelizing down through the Railway Line which may result in water coming from the North into the village. The full impact of this was not calculated as part of this flood study which focused on a 1 in 100 event for the purpose of reduction of insurance premiums for the residents of Yenda. Ms Jones stated that in the 2012 flood event residents were only given 1 hour to evacuate. Residents will have more notice with the flood mitigation measures implemented and can take steps to protect property. Mr Gordon advised that following the public exhibition period it is anticipated the revised maps will be adopted by Council by April 2021. Mr Stonestreet suggested presenting information from the Insurance Council Australia at the community meeting to help residents understand what is required. Ms Jones raised the issue of illegal levy banks, how these may impact the ability of water to drain away, action Council may be able to take as well as the management of the Barrenbox Storage and Wetlands. Mayor Dal Broi advised this is a legal issue and costs would be incurred. Mr Gordon stated that through the Emergency Operations Centre it would be possible to look at breaching illegal levy structures depending on operational issues. Mr Stonestreet advised that the issue of illegal levy banks is complex and Council would need to do another assessment of the catchment area. Funding could be applied for to revise the flood mapping which would cost approximately $250,000. New maps would show how the flow of water has changed however Council will have to determine how this issue is to be dealt with. Councillors will workshop this issue at a future date. Mr Gordon advised the illegal levy banks should not impact Yenda residents. Mr Joe Dal Broi suggested that to move water down the Creek it is necessary to clear restrictions. Mr Gordon advised Murrumbidgee Irrigation maintain the Creek however there can be difficulties obtaining permits from Fisheries due to environmental concerns.

CL04 FLOOD EDUCATION Mr Gordon advised Council and Murrumbidgee Irrigation had done a site inspection of the proposed location for educational information however accessibility is an issue. Mr Gordon advised Council could create a virtual educational package on Council’s website or work with the Yenda community to erect a display in the town centre. Ms Jones advised she would submit a proposal to the Committee that would look at areas of interest along the creek including trees, birds and such.




RECOMMENDED on the motion of Councillor Dino Zappacosta and Sally Jones that the report be noted.

7 GENERAL BUSINESS

7.1 Yenda Community Consultation

Councillor Zappacosta stated that residents will be wanting to know how their properties will be affected and the importance of presenting the information considering that some properties will still be affected.

The Mayor advised the purpose of the meeting is to inform the community of the 1 in 100 mapping that has been recently undertaken to assist residents in being able to have their insurance premiums reduced.

8 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Floodplain Management Committee is to be held at a date to be notified.


Confirmed: ..........................................

CHAIRPERSON


DRAFT MINUTES

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE HELD IN MURRAY ROOM, GRIFFITH ON

TUESDAY, 9 MARCH 2021 COMMENCING AT 10:30 AM

PRESENT

Councillor Simon Croce (Chair), Colin Lonsdale (Police Representative), James Taylor (Police Representative), Greg Minehan (Transport for NSW Representative, via ZOOM), Michael Crump (Member for Murray Representative)

STAFF

Engineering Design & Approvals Manager, Joe Rizzo, Road Safety & Traffic Officer, Greg Balind, Assistant Engineer - Traffic & Civil, Jack Griffiths and Minute Secretary, Melanie Hebrok

1 APOLOGIES

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Colin Lonsdale and Greg Minehan that an apology be received from Councillor Doug Curran.


RECOMMENDED on the motion of Greg Minehan and Colin Lonsdale that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 February 2021, having first been circulated amongst all members, be confirmed.

3 BUSINESS ARISING

3.1 Safety Upgrade – Hanwood School Children’s Crossing – Kidman Way

Mr Minehan advised he has forwarded an amended design to Mr Balind and would discuss with the Committee later on in the meeting.


Pecuniary Interests




Minutes of Traffic Committee 09 March 2021



Members making a less than significant non-pecuniary interest declaration may stay in the meeting and participate in the debate and vote on the matter.

Michael Crump CL05 Traffic Control – Kooyoo Street / Banna Lane Festival 2021 Reason – The owner of the Yambil Inn Motel is a friend of Mr Crump’s.

5 ITEMS OF BUSINESS

CL01 U-TURN SIGN INSTALLATION - BANNA AVENUE AT LENEHAN ROAD

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Greg Minehan and Colin Lonsdale that the Traffic Committee recommend the installation of a ‘No U-turn’ sign on Banna Avenue facing eastbound traffic at the intersection with Lenehan Road.

CL02 REQUEST FOR NO PARKING ZONE - COUCH ROAD

Mr Balind noted that while the report referred to ‘Coolah Street’, the area concerned was in fact ‘Couch Road’ as suggested in the title of the report.

Michael Crump entered the meeting, the time being 10:37 am.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Greg Minehan and Colin Lonsdale that the Traffic Committee decline the request to install a No Parking zone on Couch Road.

CL03 EXTENSION OF 'NO STOPPING' ZONE - RAILWAY STREET CARPARK

Mr Crump queried the centre median strip in the plans that would prevent right hand turns into the carpark from Railway Street, with Councillor Croce noting while it may seem inconvenient, the median strip was designed to prevent traffic build up and ease congestion similar to the one at Your Health Griffith.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Colin Lonsdale and Greg Minehan that the Traffic Committee recommend the extension of the current ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Railway Street.

CL04 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - GRIFFITH RSL 2021 ANZAC DAY MARCH

Mr Balind noted that due to the restrictions, there may be alternate arrangements for the march e.g. utilising the Railway Street carpark instead. Mr Balind advised if this was the case, he would send out amended plans to the Committee electronically prior to the event.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Greg Minehan and Colin Lonsdale that:

a) The Traffic Committee approve in principle the Traffic Control Plan associated with the closure of Banna Avenue for the purpose of the 2021 ANZAC Day March and Memorial Service.

b) Any such approval of traffic management relating to the 2021 ANZAC Day event be

rescinded should the event not be able to meet NSW Public Health Orders of the day.

Any changes will be communicated electronically to the Committee.



CL05 TRAFFIC CONTROL - KOOYOO STREET/BANNA LANE FESTIVAL 2021

The Committee discussed the different components of the Festival closure plans.

Mr Crump highlighted the two motels affected by the proposed closures and questioned whether consultation has been undertaken regarding alternate arrangements for guest access. Mr Balind noted the plans have been received at short notice and he would have to check with the event organiser.

At this point of the discussion, Mr Crump declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest due to his personal relationship with the owner of the Yambil Inn Motel. Mr Crump noted that he has had discussions with the owner, who has expressed he was not satisfied with the condition of the motel’s access via Yambil Street during the road works.

Mr Rizzo noted that the owner has not expressed these sentiments to Council staff during consultation and has requested that the Motel’s access via Yambil Street remain open as much as possible during the construction phase. Mr Crump to liaise with the Motel owner and Mr Rizzo regarding this issue.

RECOMMENDED on the motion of Greg Minehan and Colin Lonsdale that the report LAY ON THE TABLE pending consultation with the owner of the Griff Hotel regarding the proposed road closures.

The Committee agreed that information regarding the outcome of this consultation be distributed electronically to speed up the approval process prior to the next meeting.

Senior Constable Lonsdale enquired about the proposed end date for the Yambil Street Upgrade, with Mr Rizzo noting that originally, the northern side of Stage 3 works were scheduled to be completed in 5 months however after the recent discovery of moisture in the soil, this has been extended by an as yet unknown time frame, subject to the contractor providing a new completion date for the project which Council was expecting shortly.


The Committee discussed and updated the Outstanding Action Report.

Mr Minehan presented the updated design for the Hanwood School crossing, with a concrete section added to the blister which allows the resident to reverse out of his property. Mr Rizzo asked for the turning path to be added to the design, with Mr Minehan agreeing to have this added to the design and forwarded to Mr Balind as soon as possible.

7 GENERAL BUSINESS

7.1 Rossetto Road Heavy Vehicle Accident

Senior Constable Lonsdale asked for an investigation of a bottleneck situation at the intersection Rossetto Road and Gorman Road following a recent heavy vehicle accident involving a truck hitting the lights at the side of the road while trying to avoid another truck exiting from the winery. Mr Crump also noted that the intersection in question was very narrow. Mr Rizzo advised that the winery has an old condition as part of their DA which requires the road to be upgraded and heavy vehicle and other vehicle access to be segregated however this has not been carried out by the winery as yet but Council planners were working with the owners to find a solution to the access issue.

7.2 Rumble Strips Intersection Boorga Road / Jones Road

Mr Balind advised he has been asked to review the intersection Boorga Road and Jones Road where the causeway is currently being upgraded. Due to safety concerns, there was a suggestion to implement rumble strips on the Jones Road approach to Boorga Road as well



as reinstate the ones on the Beelbangera Road / Myall Park Road intersection. A further report regarding this will be presented to the next Committee meeting.

7.3 ‘Welcome to Griffith’ Signage

Mr Griffiths queried what the process was regarding the proposed installation of ‘Welcome to Griffith’ signs on Kidman Way / Mackay Avenue, with Mr Minehan requesting the designs be forwarded to TfNSW and a Section 138 process be followed.

7.4 Oakes Road Bridge

Mr Crump requested that chevrons be investigated for the bridge on Oakes Road near Holt Road due to the proximity to the channel which requires a hazard warning.

7.5 Banna Lane Signage at Yambil inn

Mr Crump asked if a ‘One Way’ sign could be installed on Banna Lane at the back gate of the Yambil Inn Motel. Mr Crump has been approached by the owner after a guest from out of town was stopped by police for exiting in the wrong direction, not being aware of the one way street.

7.6 Rankins Springs Road

Mr Crump brought a possible hazard to the Committee’s attention after being notified of poor visibility from large trees obstructing the view on Rankins Springs Road approaching Myall Park due to a bend in the road before a driveway to a property. Mr Crump asked if it was possible to investigate the cutting down of the trees in question. Mr Rizzo to check.

Mr Crump also noted that the school bus stop near that property required some heavy patching. Mr Rizzo said although this was a TfNSW road, this would be notified to Council’s Works department to investigate.

7.7 Scott Road

Mr Minehan asked if a date has been set for the sealed section of Scott Road speed zone reduction to 60 km/h. Mr Balind advised he will seek a response from Council's Works Department and report back to TfNSW.

8 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Traffic Committee is to be held on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 at 10:30 am.

There being no further business the meeting terminated at 11:30 am.

Confirmed: ..........................................

CHAIRPERSON


Griffith City Council OUTSTANDING ACTION REPORT TITLE Outstanding Action Report TRIM REF 21/8479

RECOMMENDATION

The report be noted.

ATTACHMENTS

(a) Outstanding Action Report ⇩ 66

OA01 Attachment (a) Outstanding Action Report


Council Meeting Date

MEETING ITEM Action Officer

CRM No.

Minute No.

Council Resolution Additional Information

23 February 2021 CL07 - ENDORSEMENT OF DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2020-25 FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION

EDC 98609 21/063 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Dino Zappacosta and Christine Stead that:

(a) Council endorse the Draft Economic Development Strategy 2020-25 and place on public exhibition for 28 days.

(b) If any submissions are received, a further report be prepared for Council.

(c) If no submissions are received, the Economic Development Strategy be considered as adopted by Council.

9/3/2021: On Public Exhibition closing 9 April 2021.

23 February 2021 CL05 - FLOOD MAPPING UPDATE FOR YENDA

WWWM 98606 21/061

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Dino Zappacosta and Simon Croce that:

(a) Council place the Flood Mapping Update for Yenda on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

(b) Should no submissions be received, the Flood Mapping Update for Yenda is to be adopted as an Appendix to existing Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Flood Study- Flood Mapping Compendium 2015.

(c) Should submissions be received, the Flood Mapping Update for Yenda is to be reported back to Council including a report detailing any amendments to the Flood

2/3/2020: On exhibition closing date 9 April 2021. Public Consultation booked for 18 March 2021.



Mapping Update and a review of all submissions received.

23 February 2021 CL04 - LICENCE AGREEMENT - GRIFFITH HARNESS RACING CLUB INC. - DALTON PARK, CROWN RESERVE 83393

CPO 98605 21/060

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Mike Neville and Deb Longhurst that:

(a) Council enter into a licence agreement with Griffith Harness Racing Club Inc. over part Lot 562 DP 751743 Dalton Park, for a term of 10 years commencing 1 July 2020.

(b) Council advertise its intention to enter into a licence agreement with Griffith Harness Racing Club Inc. over part Lot 562 DP 751743 for a period of 28 days. Should any submissions be received a report will be presented to Council for consideration.

(c) Should no submissions be received, Council enter into a licence agreement with Griffith Harness Racing Club Inc. over part Lot 562 DP 751743 Dalton Park, for a term of 10 years commencing 1 July 2020.

(d) Griffith Harness Racing Club Inc. pay all applicable costs and charges associated with the preparation of the licence agreement together with Council’s Administration Fee of $458.

(e) The licence fee be charged in accordance with Council’s adopted Revenue Policy, currently $577 per annum for the 2020/2021 financial

1/3/2021: Advertising commenced for 28 days – Council’s intention to enter into a licence agreement. Closing 26 March 2021.



year, together with rates and charges if applicable.

(f) Council authorise the Mayor and General Manager to execute the licence agreement on behalf of Council under the Council Seal if required.

23 February 2021 CL03 - RENEWAL OF LICENCE AGREEMENT - AREA 21 DALTON PARK - PATRICK AND KATIE HUME

CPO 98604 21/059 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Simon Croce and Christine Stead that:

(a) Council enter into a licence agreement with Patrick James Hume and Katie Teresa Hume over Area 21 Dalton Park, part Lot 562 DP 751743 for a term of 10 years commencing 1 March 2021.

(b) Council advertise its intention to enter into a licence agreement with Patrick James Hume and Katie Teresa Hume over Area 21 Dalton Park, part Lot 562 DP 751743 for a period of 28 days. Should any submissions be received a report will be presented to Council for consideration.

(c) Should no submissions be received, Council enter into a licence agreement with Patrick James Hume and Katie Teresa Hume over Area 21 Dalton Park, part Lot 562 DP 751743 for a term of 10 years commencing 1 March 2021.

(d) Patrick James Hume and Katie Teresa Hume pay all applicable costs and charges associated with

1/3/2021: Advertising of intention to enter into a licence agreement commenced 25 February 2021. Closing 26 March 2021.



the preparation of the licence agreement together with Council’s Administration Fee of $458.

(e) The licence fee be charged in accordance with Council’s adopted Revenue Policy currently $622 per annum for the 2020/2021 financial year, together with rates and charges.

(f) Council authorise the Mayor and General Manager to execute the licence agreement on behalf of Council under the Council Seal, if required.

23 February 2021 CL02 - DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT - CAMPBELL'S WETLAND - CROWN RESERVE 1002932

CPO 98603 21/057

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Mike Neville and Brian Simpson that:

(a) Council refer the Draft Plan of Management for Campbell’s Wetland (Crown Reserve 1002932) to the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act 2016 for approval.

(b) Upon approval of the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act 2016, Council amend the Draft Plan of Management for Campbell’s Wetland and place it on public exhibition as per Section 38 of the Local Government Act 1993.

(c) Council confirm it has considered Native Title Managers advice in relation to the Plan of Management for

1/3/2021: Draft Plan of Management email to the department for Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act 2016, for approval to place on public exhibition.



Campbell’s Wetland.

(d) A report be presented to Council to adopt the final Plan of Management for Campbell’s Wetland, on completion of the public exhibition period and to consider all submissions.

9 February 2021 MM01 - YAMBIL STREET UPGRADE STAGE 3 - BULK EXCAVATION AND SOIL REPLACEMENT

ED&AM 97734 21/031 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Dino Zappacosta and Glen Andreazza that Council approve the variation to Contract 4 – 20/21 Yambil Street Upgrade Stages 3 and 4 as submitted by B & C Plumbing for the removal of unsuitable material and replacement with “select fill” and installation of sub-soil drainage in line with Aitken and Rowe’s recommendations.

Councillor Curran requested an estimated timeframe for the bulk excavation and soil replacement. Mr Stonestreet advised Councillor Curran’s request has been taken on notice and an accurate timeframe on the work scheduled for Stage 3 including new works will be supplied to Councillors.

01/03/2021: Bulk excavation works continuing.

Councillors to be advised via email regarding timeframes.

9 February 2021 CL06 - LAKE WYANGAN MASTER PLAN - ENDORSEMENT FOLLOWING PUBLIC EXHIBITION

CSP 97745 21/041 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Dino Zappacosta that:

(a) Council note the submissions made during public exhibition in Attachment (d) of the report.

(b) Council endorse the Lake Wyangan Urban Release Area Master Plan at Attachment (a) and

01/03/2021: Expression Of Interest in preparation for Section 7.11 and Section 64 Contribution Plans.



Attachment (c) of the report.

(c) Council endorse the preparation of detailed engineering plans for main/trunk road, drainage, water and sewer services and Section 7.11 Contributions plans to facilitate the efficient and equitable development of the Urban Release Area.

9 February 2021 CL07 - WATER POSITION STATEMENT (WS-CP-204)

DU 97746 21/042 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Brian Simpson that Council adopt the Griffith City Council Water Position Statement (WS-CP-204) as attached to the report.

01/03/2021: Preparations underway to convene stakeholder water forum.

9 February 2021 CL10 - DISABILITY INCLUSION ACTION PLAN - REVIEW

DEOD 97749 21/045 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Mike Neville and Glen Andreazza that:

(a) Council place the 2017 Disability Inclusion Action Plan on exhibition for a period of 42 days.

(b) The revised Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan be presented to Council for adoption prior to 30 June 2021.

01/03/2021: On exhibition closing date 26 March 2021.

19 January 2021 CL04 - APPLICATION TO CLOSE ROAD - PART GARTON PLACE, GRIFFITH

CPO 96639 21/006 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Christine Stead that:

(a) Council commence the notification process associated with the closure of that section of Garton Place, Griffith shown in Attachment (a) of the report as proposed Lots 4 and 5.

(b) Should no submissions be received objecting to the closure of that part

21/01/2021: Notification commenced 20/1/2021. Correspondence forwarded to notifiable authorities, crown lands etc. Advertising commenced for a period of 28 days ending 16 February 2021.

9/3/2021: One submission received, Council report being prepared.



of Garton Place Griffith, Council resolve the following:

(i) Council proceed to finalise the road closure process.

(ii) The Mayor and General Manager be delegated authority to sign all relevant road closure documentation under Council seal if required.

(c) Should submissions be received as part of the notification process, a separate report be presented to Council for determination.

8 December 2020 CL03 - LOCAL ROADS AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (EXTENSION)

DIO 95319 20/295 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Doug Curran and Christine Stead that Council submit the following projects to the Federal Government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (Extension) Program: Griffith City Council Allocation: $1,397,601.

(1) Railway Street Car Park (East End). Estimated Cost: $500,000.

(2) Jubilee Oval - Car Park adjacent to new amenities block. Estimated Cost: $160,000.

(3) Asphalt exiting shared path (4.7km) along Wyangan Avenue (from residential area) to Jones Road and then along Jones Road to Eastern side of causeway. Similar to Hanwood path asphalt surface. Estimated Cost: $350,000

(4) Barber Road Project Contribution. Estimated Cost: $390,000. Should Council’s application to seal Barber Road under Fixing Local

15/12/2020: Submissions have been made to Fixing Local Roads. FLR200149 - Barber Road FLR200101 - Bringagee Road.

9/3/2021: Awaiting funding announcement.



Roads (Round 2) be unsuccessful, then Council submit Footpath between West End Oval and Jubilee Oval. Estimated Cost to $390,000.

(5) A costing for a Pedestrian Bridge over the canal on Mackay Avenue/ Macedone Road (northern side) and a costing for footpaths as per the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) designed for the area.

Total Projects 1, 2, 3 and 4 - $1,400,000.

8 December 2020 CL04 - FUNDING SUBMISSION FOR BARBER ROAD & BRINGAGEE ROAD - FIXING LOCAL ROADS

DIO 95321 20/296 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Christine Stead that:

(a) Council submit an application to the Fixing Local Roads Round Two program to upgrade and seal Barber Road.

(b) Council provide contributions totalling $1,522,490 sourced from a combination of Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Grant, Private contributions (Local Enterprise & farmers) and Roads to Recovery.

(c) Council submit an additional application under the Fixing Local Roads Round Two program to seal part of Bringagee Road. There will be no financial contribution by Council to this application. The Barber Road application is Council’s preferred application.

15/12/2020: Submissions have been made to Fixing Local Roads. FLR200149 - Barber Road FLR200101 - Bringagee Road.

9/3/2021: Awaiting funding announcement.

8 December 2020 CC01 - EXPRESSION CPO 95325 20/307 RESOLVED on the motion of 11/12/2020: Proponents



OF INTEREST TO PURCHASE 68 DRUITT ROAD, LAKE WYANGAN

Councillors Doug Curran and Christine Stead that:

(a) Council accept the offer of $616,000 (incl. GST) from Party 2, as described in this report, to purchase Council owned land 68 Druitt Road, Lake Wyangan (Lot 6 DP 1267637).

(b) Council authorise the Mayor and General Manager to enter into a Contract of Sale, under Council seal, for Council owned land 68 Druitt Road, Lake Wyangan.

(c) The net proceeds from any sale be returned to Council’s Water Fund.

have been advised of the result to purchase 68 Druitt Road. Requested additional information from the successful bidder and thereafter will instruct Councils solicitor to prepare the Contract of Sale and Purchase of the land.

9/3/2021: Solicitor preparing contracts.

24 November 2020 CL03 - GRIFFITH LAWN CEMETERY RESERVATIONS

DIO 94741 20/277 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Simon Croce and Councillor Glen Andreazza that:

(a) Council continue to take reservations for the Lawn Section of the Griffith Cemetery.

(b) Council commence construction of Lawn 6 in the Griffith Cemetery, with a budget adjustment to be considered at the next quarterly review, after investigation with underground radar to ensure there are no underground graves in this area.

(c) Council allocate the sum of $15,000 and undertake a feasibility study of establishing a Crematorium facility at the existing Griffith Cemetery.

(d) Council investigate the option for a

01/02/2021: Resolution progressing.



Crematorium facility at Yenda Cemetery.

24 November 2020 CL01 - DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT - EAST GRIFFITH PARKS PRECINCT

CPO 94740 20/001

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Eddy Mardon that:

(a) Council refer the draft Plan of Management for East Griffith Parks Precinct being Crown Reserves Enticknap Park (86215), Blumer, Marcus, Ledgerwood Parks (90869), 52 Sanders Street, Lindsey Coon Park (95530) together with Council owned land Father O’Dea Park to the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act 2016 for approval.

(b) Upon approval from the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act 2016 Council amends the draft Plan of Management for East Griffith Parks Precinct if required, and places it on public exhibition as per Section 38 of the Local Government Act 1993.

(c) Native Title advice will be provided prior to the final adoption of the Plan of Management for East Griffith Parks Precinct.

(d) A report be presented to Council to adopt the final Plan of Management for East Griffith Parks Precinct on completion of the exhibition period and to consider all submissions.

27/11/2020: The draft Plan of Management for East Griffith Parks Precinct was emailed to Crown Lands for Ministers approval.



24 November 2020 MM01 - LAKE WYANGAN - WATER ALLOCATION

DSD 94739 20/274 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Dino Zappacosta that:

(a) Council endorse water to be directed into Lake Wyangan of a minimum of 800 ML prior to 31 December 2020.

(b) During January 2021, and prior to the end of the irrigation season, Council direct further water into Lake Wyangan such that the cumulative total of (a) and (b) reaches 2,000 ML.

(c) Council allocate 2,000 ML to Lake Wyangan for 2021/22.

30/11/2020: Graham Gordon advised to request MI to commence inflow 27/11/20.

10 November 2020 CL02 - REZONING OF A PORTION OF DAVE TAYLOR PARK

SP 94186 20/259 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Simon Croce and Christine Stead that:

(a) Council delegate to the Director Sustainable Development the preparation and submission of a Planning Proposal to rezone Lot 189 DP 705992 (7-11 Heath Crescent) from RE1 – Public Recreation to R1 – General Residential to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

(b) Upon receipt of a Gateway Determination under Section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Council place the Planning Proposal on public exhibition for 28 days, pursuant to any requirements of the Gateway Determination and

30/11/2020: Planning Proposal prepared for sending the week ending 4 December 2020.

18/12/2020: Gateway determination was provided.

8/1/2021: Planning Proposal on exhibition closing 22 January 2021.



Schedule 1, Clauses 4 and 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

(c) Should no objections be received during public exhibition that a request to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces be made to undertake the appropriate actions to secure the making of the Amendment to the Griffith Local Environmental Plan 2014.

(d) The Project Site depicted in Figure 1 be classified as operational lands once Griffith City Council takes ownership.

(e) Council authorise the Mayor and General Manager to sign contracts to purchase the land, as identified in the Griffith Affordable Housing Project (see Figure 1), from NSW Land and Housing Corp and subsequently sell the land to Argyle Community Housing Inc., under Council seal.

28 July 2020 CL06 - SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS - GRIFFITH REGIONAL SPORTS PRECINCT PROJECT (WESTEND OVAL SITE)

DNCFS 89649 20/238 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Mike Neville that:

(a) Council note that in accepting the contract to construct the new 50m pool adjacent to the Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre facility that the size of the pool in relation to the original concept design has increased by 32% as per the resolution of Council at Ordinary Meeting held 24 March

17/08/2020: Resolution noted, budget adjusted. Westend Oval schematic plan undergoing final adjustments prior to detailed design.

6/10/2020: Development Application has been lodged.

Anticipated that Council will call selective tender in Q4



2020.

(b) As a consequence of the increase in scope of the 50M pool Council endorse additional budget of $1,650,000.

(c) Council endorses Plan No. 2 (as attached to the report) in principle as the preferred Schematic Plan for the development of the Westend Oval site.

(d) A further report will be prepared for Council at the completion of the construction tendering process for Westend Oval which will address the final funding component required to complete the Griffith Regional Sports Precinct project.

(e) Subject to endorsement of (b) above Council will note the current project budget will increase to $26,450,000 with the additional funding of $1,650,000 to come from general revenues and applicable S7.12 reserves.

2020.

16/11/2020: Tenders opened early November 2020, closing prior to Christmas 2020. Expect to appoint construction contractor Q1 2021.

24/12/2020: Report to Council January 2021.

9/3/2021: Further report to Council 23 March 2021.

14 July 2020 NOTICE OF MOTION - COUNCILLOR ANDREAZZA - APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FIXING LOCAL ROADS ROUND TWO

DIO 88911 20/204 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Glen Andreazza and Christine Stead that Griffith City Council applies to the State and Federal Governments, if required, to put forward Barber Road, south of Brogden Road to Twaddell Road, and possibly Bringagee Road for upgrade and sealing under the “Fixing Local Roads” Round Two program.

03/08/2020: Will be referred to external consultant to undertake design and costing.

17/09/2020: Consultant engaged to undertake designs.

16/11/2020: Fixing Local Roads Round 2 program announced by Minister, applications close 11



December 2020. Report regarding design of Barber and Bringagee Road to Council 8 December 2020.

11 June 2019 CL04 – GRIFFITH REGIONAL SPORTS PRECINCT PROJECT

MT 72186 19/186 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Dino Zappacosta and Mike Neville that;

(a) That Council endorse the existing Proposed Plan Stage 1 for the Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre (GRALC) Development for the construction of a 50m Pool, amenities facilities, new plant room and associated landscaping to meet the requirements of the Griffith Regional Sports Precinct Project and associated funding agreements.

(b) That Council endorse in principle the Future Aspirational Master Plan for the Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre.

(a) That Council staff commence preliminary consultation with key stakeholders to assist in informing the detailed design requirements for the Project including the redevelopment of West end Oval and GRALC Stage 1.

20/04/2020: New 50M pool GRALC Design and Construct contractor has been appointed (Hines Construction). Report to Council 28 April Meeting recommending design contractor for Westend Stadium component.

11/5/2020: Architects appointed for detailed design of Westend Oval as per resolution of Council on 28 April 2020.

20/07/2020: Report to Council 28 July 2020.

03/08/2020: Council resolved to endorse revised scope and additional funding for pool component, and in principle support for Plan 2.

19/10/2020: Update provided Council Workshop 20 October 2020.

28 May 2019 CC04 – ILLEGAL EARTHWORKS

DIO 71710 19/171

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Mike Neville and Deb Longhurst that Council proceed with legal action as described in this report.

17/06/2019: Legal action enacted. Matter has been progressed through Council’s legal representatives.

18/11/2019: DA to be



submitted by adjoining landowner to reinstate road reserve.

2/3/2020: Valuer General has advised Council of $ compensation to land owner. Matter being progressed with legal representatives.

20/04/2020: Compensation has been paid for the property.

12/6/2020: Meeting held with legal representatives to progress court action. 19/10/2020: Court action pending.

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