Key Items Discussed

MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING

HELD AT THE GLENROY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE,

11 CROMWELL STREET, GLENROY

ON WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 2014

The meeting commenced at 7.04 pm

PRESENT:

Cr Lambros Tapinos (Mayor), Cr Sue Bolton, Cr Helen Davidson, Cr Lita Gillies,

Cr John Kavanagh, Cr Samantha Ratnam, Cr Lenka Thompson and Cr Oscar Yildiz JP.

APOLOGIES:

Cr Hopper, Cr Teti and Cr R. Thompson.

Cr Kavanagh moved, Cr Yildiz seconded that -

The apologies for Cr Hopper, Cr Teti and Cr R. Thompson be accepted.

Carried

OFFICERS:

Chief Executive Officer – Peter Brown

Acting Director Corporate Services

– Denis Wilson

Director City Infrastructure – Grant Thorne

Director Social Development

– Andrew Day

Director Planning and Economic Development - Kirsten Coster

Acting Director Organisational Development and Urban Safety

– Anita Craven

Acting Manager Governance – Sandra Troise

OBSERVERS:

Mr Kelvin Thomson, Federal Member for Wills

Mr Anthony Helou (former Mayor Moreland City Council)

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:

Cr L. Thompson moved, Cr Gillies seconded that -

The minutes of the Council Meeting held on 12 March 2014 be confirmed with the following changes:

Add amendment moved by Cr L. Thompson to Council report DSD6/14 Winter 2014 Sports

Ground Seasonal and Annual Tenancy Allocations (D14/41316) as follows:

5. Call for a report on the impact on local clubs as a result of three (3) Moreland based soccer clubs being elevated to the new National Premier League Victoria (NPLV).

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Amend Councillor item CI120/14 Herbicide Use to reflect Cr L. Thompson as the mover.

Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 9 April 2014 (D14/99515) 1

 Add ‘The substantive motion was carried’ to the end of Council report DED14/14 New

Residential Zones - Draft Amendment C153 To The Moreland Planning Scheme

(D14/52920).

Carried

INTERESTS AND/OR CONFLICT OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

PETITIONS:

PETITION FROM CLIMATE ACTION MORELAND CALLING UPON COUNCIL TO

COMMIT TO CHANGING ITS BANKING PRACTICES (D14/106964)

A Petition has been received containing 350 signatures from Climate Action Moreland requesting Council to commit to changing its banking practices (D14/106964).

PETITION FROM RESIDENTS SEEKING IMPROVED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND

STREET LANDSCAPING IN LINCOLN STREET, BRUNSWICK EAST (D14/72978)

A Petition has been received containing 19 signatures requesting Council to improve traffic management and street landscaping for Lincoln Street, Brunswick.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS' CORRESPONDENCE (D14/86896)

A list of Mayor and Councillors’ Correspondence that has been received since the last

Council meeting is made available for consideration by Councillors.

The following correspondence was called for:-

Cr Bolton

Cr L. Thompson

Doc No. D14/64266, D14/68868, D14/71553, D14/74363, D14/8005,

D14/86504

Doc No. D14/74363, D14/77262

Cr L. Thompson moved, Cr Yildiz seconded that -

The Mayor and Councillors’ correspondence be received and noted.

Carried

OUTSTANDING RESOLUTIONS REPORT (D14/86582)

At each Council and Urban Planning Committee meeting, Councillors formally adopt reports, enabling Council officers to act upon the resolutions of Council. In addition, Councillors raise items at each Council meeting, some of which are Council resolutions adopted for action by

Council officers.

The Governance Unit prepares an Outstanding Resolutions Report. The purpose of this report is to monitor the status of resolutions emanating from each Council and Urban

Planning Committee meetings.

A list of outstanding resolutions is made available for consideration.

Cr Davidson moved, Cr Gillies seconded that -

The Completed and Outstanding Council Resolutions report be received and noted.

Carried


REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE TO COUNCIL:

ART ACQUISITION COMMITTEE MEETING - 18 FEBRUARY 2014 (D14/70201)

The minutes of the Art Acquisition Committee meeting held on 18 February 2014 are p rovided for Council’s information.

Key Items Discussed:

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Donations to the Moreland Art Collection



Agnese Purgatorio artwork



Acquisition Proposals

Cr Bolton moved, Cr Ratnam seconded that -

The report from Committee to Council be received and noted.

Carried

MORELAND LIBRARIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MORLAC) MINUTES

25 FEBRUARY 2014 (D14/70388)

The minutes of the Moreland Libraries Advisory Committee (MorLAC) meeting held on

25 February 2014 are provided for Council’s information.




MAC review of Victorian Public Libraries Stage 2 report (Tomorrow’s Library)

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Update on Brunswick Library building works

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Library events and activities to commemorate the WWI and ANZAC Centenary

 Ideas for promoting Moreland’s library service



Concurrent library Wi-Fi numbers



Carried

MORELAND DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD

18 SEPTEMBER 2013, 20 NOVEMBER 2013 (D14/78281)

The minutes of the Moreland Disability Advisory Committee meetings held on

18 September 2013 and 20 November 2013 are provided for Council’s information.

Cr Ratnam as Council’s representative on the Committee has approved these Minutes for inclusion in this report.




RecLink presentation on changes to the Access All Abilities (AAA) program.



Moreland Disability Action Plan for 2013-2014.



Bluestone Laneways outcome from September 2013 Council meeting.



CERES complaints regarding lack of accessibility for people with a disability.



Challenges, support and services for children with a disability and their families.



Mobile Mor eland map app’s for iPhone and iPad.



Carried


QUESTION TIME:

QT26/14 GIULIANO CONTENTO - DED27/14 - AMENDMENT C139

Mr Contento asked how it can ensure competition and consumer choice if it allows another

Coles supermarket to be built in an area where there are already 3 other stores?

Can Council explain how the noise levels, especially at night, will be managed from this site?

Kirsten Coster, Director Planning & Economic Development advised that this proposal was discussed at Panel and that an economic assessment found that there is capacity within the catchment to service the supermarket. This information is detailed in the Panel report.

Ms Coster also advised that there will be conditions placed in the Planning Permit around amenity impact.

QT27/14 ANTHONY HELOU - GLENROY CENTRE

For the North West Councillors, what is their vision for the Glenroy Centre? Are they aware of the Glenroy Structure Plan adopted by Council in August 2008? Have the Councillors read the plan?

Cr Kavanagh, Cr Yildiz, Cr Davidson and Cr Gillies advised that they are aware of and support the Glenroy Structure Plan.

Cr Kavanagh advised that he was involved in the formation of the Structure Plan.

Cr Gillies confirmed that she had called for a review of the Structure Plan in relation to this site.

QT28/14 MAURO MORESTA - WEST STREET PUBLIC TOILET AND WEST

STREET / GLENROY ROAD INTERSECTION

Will there be opportunity for further consultation by residents on West Street / Glenroy Road intersection?

Can the toilet be put in and not delegated, then moved when the West Street / Glenroy Road is upgraded?

Grant Thorne, Director City Infrastructure advised that the report in tonight’s agenda proposed to look at this matter further and if supported by Council, consultation will be conducted and a further report will then come back to Council for a decision.

Cr Gillies advised concerned residents to attend the Ward Meetings to voice their concerns.

QT29/14 DEBORAH TINWORTH - HIDDEN CREEK NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

Are Councillors aware that employment and other contractual obligations have been breached and do Councillors know who has responsibility for unpaid salaries and bills for people associated with the Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House

QT30/14 RACHAEL PIPER - HIDDEN CREEK NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

Can Councillors tell us what will be happening with the Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House uses and if the membership votes to have access to its house, will Council honour this?

QT31/14 JENNY BARNETT - HIDDEN CREEK NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

Are Councillors aware of the decision to close down Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House by

Council staff and a committee member, with no decision made by the full committee of management, nor the members of the association, as would be required by both legal and democratic processes?


QT32/14 JENNIFER BORRELL - HIDDEN CREEK NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

Speaking as a committee member, since Councillors have been made aware the current

Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House Committee of Management has not met as a committee since forming in November 2013, will Councillors assure us that Council will not act on decision of one or a few self-selected members acting in secret and that it will reverse any actions based on the decisions of secretly meeting members, including closing access to the association’s premises and seizing of its assets?

All questions relating to Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House were heard and responded to together.

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that Neighbourhood Houses are incorporated associations, separate to Council and that they are managed by Committees. Council is the landlord only.

The Committee made the decision to close the House. It is understood that this decision should be made at an AGM or a special committee meeting.

Council currently has a month by month lease arrangement. Council has the right to remove the tenant if it so decides. However, the committee must first decide what it is it wants to do.

Cr Tapinos suggested an election of board members be held.

Cr Gillies advised that the Director Social Development is obtaining information on the legal issues. Council is still allowing the community groups that use the facility to continue doing so.

Peter Brown, Chief Executive Officer advised that Neighbourhood Houses are totally independent of Council. Council’s role is to support them. The current issues are for the

House to resolve. The perception that Council is taking sides is unfortunate and this should not be the case.

Andrew Day, Director Social Development advised that there are issues around governance of the House. Mr Day advised that Council officers acted in good faith on advice from the

House chairperson.

Extension of Time

Cr Bolton moved, Cr Kavanagh seconded that -

That question time be extended by 30 minutes.

Carried

QT33/14 JENNIFER JACOMB - PLANNING - SPLITTING OECD FOR PLANNING

Will Council consider splitting Planning and Economic Development?

Will Council consider facilitating a meeting between the RSL and C150 applicant?

Will Council consider placing pods on Holmes / Moreland Road to address a delivery vehicle problem?

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that there is no need for Council to facilitate a meeting between the RSL and the applicant for C150.

Peter Brown, Chief Executive Officer advised that all units sit under one organisation under the CEO and that most Councils have Planning and Economic Development grouped together or closely aligned.

QT34/14 KEN WHITE - PLANNING AND THANK YOU TO COUNCIL

Mr White thanked Councillors that voted against C150.


QT35/14 PROPOSED HUNGRY JACKS DEVELOPMENT, PASCOE VALE ROAD-

MARILYN MOORE, HAYLEY SLOAN, GARY ROBERTS

All questions relating to the Hungry Jacks proposal were heard and responded to together.

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that a planning application has been lodged and advertising just completed. The application will be assessed in accordance with the statutory process and will be considered at UPC.

Peter Brown, Chief Executive Officer advised that the application could be considered by full

Council if requested by a ward Councillor.

Cr Bolton queried which properties were advised of the application and the extent of the advertising.

This question was taken on notice by Kirsten Coster, Director Planning and Economic

Development.

QT36/14 MARK GEPP - PLANNING APPLICATION 84 WINIFRED STREET, OAK

PARK

Will Council ensure that all constituents who have lodged an objection to the planning application at 84 Winifred Street, Oak Park will be given the opportunity to present their case in person to the Urban Planning Committee?

QT37/14 ANTONIO BONIFAZIO - PLANNING APPLICATION - 84 WINIFRED

STREET, OAK PARK

Oppose the proposed planning application MPS/2013/832 to build a 4 storey building comprising of a shop and 4 dwellings at 84 Winifred Street, Oak Park

QT38/14 RESIDENT - NAME NOT PROVIDED

Will Council consider an application that takes out a viable business, infrastructure and convenience this shopping strip provides to the community?

QT39/14 DANIEL ABELA - 84 WINIFRED STREET, OAK PARK

If this development is approved, what will stop other property owners from building on top of their shop? What stops precedent being set?

All questions relating to the Winifred application were heard and responded to together.

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that this application is to be assessed by the UPC and it is not appropriate for Council to comment at this time.

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that each application is assessed on its own merits. Because of the number of objections received, this application will go to UPC. All objectors will be notified of this and will be heard by UPC.

Cr Tapinos informed the gallery of the process available to both the applicant and objectors through VCAT.

Cr Gillies sought clarification that the report to UPC will be considered within statutory timeframes. This will be clarified by Kirsten Coster, Director Planning and Economic

Development.


QT40/14

QT41/14

MICHAEL PETIT - SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S MARCH

Mr Petit commended Council for its support for the Trains, not Toll Roads campaign and for asking for continuing support for community representatives to be united under Moreland

Community Against East West Tunnell (MCAT). Will Council be supporting the Children’s

March for the Animals for Melbourne Zoo on Sunday, 4 May 2013?

JANE WENLOCK - PLANNING OBJECTIONS

Why does it take 10 objections for objectors to be able to present at Council? Why has the pattern book discussed at Council in 2009 not come to realisation, unless constituents keep on pushing it?

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that this number is set by Council. This information should be public through the instrument of delegation on Council’s website.

The new Residential Zones have superseded the Pattern Book.

Cr Ratnam sought clarification that the advice regarding the need for 10 or more objections is well communicated. This will be clarified by Kirsten Coster, Director Planning and

Economic Development.

QT42/14

QT43/14

GEORGE GEORGIOUS - ROGERS RESERVE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

What is Council going to do if they build a $5million building on Rogers Memorial Reserve?

Sussex Neighbourhood House folded? Just like Hidden Creek Neighbourhood House

FRANK PIRRO - ROGERS MEMORIAL RESERVE

QT44/14 PAUL GAVIN - ROGERS RESERVE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

How is the $5 million plus building in line with the philosophy of Neighbourhood Houses to be inconspicuous and blend in with the local community? How is the proposed building reflective of the local neighbourhood character?

All questions relating to Rogers Reserve Neighbourhood House were heard and responded to together.

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that this application is going through the Planning application process and it is not appropriate for Council to comment on the application at this time.

Cr Ratnam advised that the proposed facility is not just for the Sussex Neighbourhood

House, but for a community activity hub.

QT45/14 ERNEST HEALY - XAVIER STREET DEVELOPMENT

Why did Council support 29-31 Xavier Street development on planning grounds?

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that the application was assessed by UPC and reasons for its decision were provided.

Extension of Time

Cr Kavanagh moved, Cr Gillies seconded that -

That question time be extended by 30 minutes.

Carried


QT46/14 JOSEPH CUTRONA - OPEN SPACE CONTRIBUTIONS

Will Council pay open space contribution if the proposed community hub is built on Rogers

Memorial Reserve?

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that the open space contribution is designed for developments of

3 or more dwellings. The laws do not apply to this development.

Mr Cutrona asked if Council would amend the date the revised open space contribution came into effect?

Mayor, Cr Tapinos advised that Council that the date the changes were to come into effect was proposed and advertised appropriately. This was accepted by the Government. Mr

Curtona’s application is required to adhere to the adopted rates and effective date.

Peter Brown, Chief Executive Officer advised Mr Curtona that asking Council to amend the decision is inappropriate.

"ON NOTICE" ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING:

Nil.

COUNCIL REPORT:

DED27/14 AMENDMENT C139 & MPS302/608 - 174, 180-196 GAFFNEY STREET AND

1 LENS STREET, COBURG NORTH - ADOPTION OF PANEL

RECOMMENDATIONS (D14/84481)

Amendment C139 and combined Planning Permit MPS2012/608 to the Moreland Planning

Scheme affects land at 174, 180-196 Gaffney Street and 1 Lens Street, Coburg North.

The Amendment proposes to:

 rezone the land from an Industrial 3 Zone (IN3Z) to a Commercial 2 Zone (C2Z); and

 apply an Environmental Audit Overlay (EAO).

The proposed planning permit application (MPS/2012/608) is for the use and development of land for:

 a supermarket (4,000m ²);

 shops & restaurant (combined area of 1,200m²);

 offices (760m²);

 medical centre (5 practitioners);

 car parking with associated reduction in the standard car parking requirements; and

 creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1.

The Amendment and associated permit was placed on public exhibition in May 2013 and eighteen (18) submissions were received. In September 2013 Council resolved to request the

Minister for Planning to appoint a Panel to consider submissions. The Panel convened on the

25 and 26 November, and released their Report on 16 January 2014.

The Panel Report supports the rezoning of the site to C2Z and application of an EAO, as well as the issue of a planning permit subject to conditions. The Panel found that the proposed

Amendment and associated permit would produce a net benefit to the community. Benefits include greater consumer choice, increased competition, access to a new medical centre, reduced travel distances, local employment generation and positive built form outcomes. The

Panel found that although the development is likely to have some impact on surrounding activity centres, it is unlikely to adversely impact on the overall Moreland retail hierarchy.


Adoption and approval of Amendment C139 will result in the provision of not only a public toilet facility but also a new meeting room available for public use. Council Officers identified a shortfall of meeting spaces in the area and have negotiated with the land owner the rental of

50 square metres of office space within the development to Council, for a peppercorn (heavily discounted) rental, for a period of 99 years. Council will lease this space to make it available as a meeting room for hire by the public. Provision of the space will be secured through a Section

173 Agreement registered on title.

Adoption and approval will also facilitate the creation of a new Neighbourhood Activity Centre

(NAC) in this location, achieving Council policy to create sustainable neighbourhoods across

Moreland. The Moreland Activity Centre Framework 2014 and revised Local Planning Policy

Framework identify Sussex Street / Gaffney Street as a new NAC and was approved by

Council at its March meeting (DED15/14). The C2Z has been selected for the core of the NAC to ensure appropriate buffer distances between residential and industrial uses, and to ensure the zoning reflects the priority for employment generating uses at the site.

Cr Davidson moved, Cr Kavanagh seconded that -

Council resolve:

1. To note the recommendations of the Panel Report for Amendment C139 and Planning

Permit Application MPS2012/608 dated 16 January 2014 (Attachment 2).

2. To adopt Amendment C139 with changes as recommended in the Panel’s report .

3. That following the registration of the Section 173 Agreement on title (Attachment 3): a) Amendment C139 be submitted to the Minister for Planning for approval .

b) A recommendation be made to the Minister for Planning that the Planning Permit

MPS2012/608 be granted.

4. To issue Permit MPS/2012/608 once granted by the Minister for Planning.

5. To authorise the Chief Executive Officer to do all things necessary to negotiate and sign the lease for the Community Office Space.

6. To notify all submitters of Councils decision.

Cr Bolton moved that this item be deferred.

Lost

Procedural motion

Cr Davidson moved, Cr Kavanagh seconded that -

The motion be put.

Carried

The motion was carried

Cr Bolton called for a division.

For

Cr Tapinos

Cr Davidson

Cr Gillies

Cr Kavanagh

Cr Yildiz

Total For (5)

Against

Cr Bolton

Cr Ratnam

Cr L. Thompson

Total Against (3)


Adjournment of Meeting


Council resolve that Standing Orders be suspended.

The Council meeting was adjourned at 8.41 pm.

Carried

Resumption of Meeting


Council resolve that Standing Orders be resumed.

The Council meeting was resumed at 8.57 pm with all Councillors present.

Carried

COUNCILLORS ITEMS:

CI25/14 MORELAND TO HOST A CANDIDATE FORUM ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Cr Lenka Thompson

Melbourne metropolitan local government, associate members representing transport companies, and participants from the State Government and environment groups. Moreland is a member and I am its representative. In 2010, the MTF worked with Fairfax community newspapers and member councils to hold a series of town hall candidate debates on public transport. Meetings were held in September at town halls in Whitehorse, Maribyrnong,

Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra, Moreland, Darebin (October) and Glen Eira. In Moreland the meeting was hosted by the Mayor and featured local candidates from the ALP, Liberals and

Greens. After an introduction from the mayor, the candidates spoke about transport for

10 minutes each and then took questions.

MTF are planning to do the same for this State election. Councils are asked to provide a venue, a chairperson for the occasion and publicity through normal council channels. The

MTF together with Leader newspaper group will invite and liaise with the candidates, organise the occasion, promote and report on the event. The meetings are intended to be a fair platform with MTF and councils acting as facilitators rather than advocates.

Cr L. Thompson moved, Cr Ratnam seconded that -

1. Council Support the Metropolitan Transport Fo rum’s (MTF) public transport advocacy project “Pre-election Public Transport Town Hall Meetings 2014”;

2.

Council host a Moreland specific MTF / Moreland Leader Newspaper’ Candidate

Forum for candidates running in the 2014 State election;

3. Council waive the hall fee and provide a Chair for the event, and publicise the event through the Council website, Mayor e-news and in the Moreland Leader; and

4. The forum takes place during August and September.

Carried

CI26/14 MORELAND MOTION TO THE MAV STATE COUNCIL MEETING


Moreland has the opportunity to put up a Motion at the coming MAV State Council meeting.

This is an opportunity for Moreland to show their support around delivering real cost savings to the members of our community which are housing stressed and delivering environmentally responsible outcomes. The One Millions Homes plan aims to retro-fit the homes of low-income Morelanders. Moreland is calling on MAV, of who we are a member

Council of, to advocate to the State government to adopt this plan and to support the establishment of a feed-in tariff to community solar projects – of which people from the One

Million Homes program could be a beneficiary.


Some statistics:



A 5-Star home uses 50 percent less energy for heating and cooling compared with a typical 2-star home, saving residents $200 on average per year



Melbourne electricity prices rose by 84 percent between 2008 and 2012.



Residential energy use has increased by 56 percent since 1990.



The residential sector contributes nearly 20 percent of Victoria’s total greenhouse emissions each year.

 Victoria’s 1 million low income households are typically most vulnerable to energy hardship (going without other essential items to pay bills) but generally can’t afford the up-front cost of energy-saving measures.



Victoria has around 1.9 million homes which were built before 2005 when the 5-star standard was introduced.



The average star rating of pre-2005 homes is 2 stars or less.



Most older Victorian homes can lift their rating to 4 stars for around $5000.


Council resolve to propose to submit following motion, by 18 April 2014, for the 2014 MAV

State Council meeting:

That State Council:

1. Endorse Environment Victoria’s One Million Homes plan, which calls for direct State

Government assistance to retrofit the homes of low-income Victorians (those most vulnerable to bill stress), along with a mix of policy measures and financial incentives to encourage home-owners and landlords to invest in improvements.

2. Advocate to the State Government to adopt the One Million Homes plan.

3. Advocate to the State Government to establish a Community Feed in Tariff (CRE) that rewards and supports community solar projects.

Carried

CI27/14 LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER


Council currently has a contract with the Lost Dogs Home (LDH) 2012 –2017 for its pound services. There has been increasing concern within the community about the provider and the number of euthanised cats and dogs at the Home, up to 70% in some cases. Collecting and publishing data is an integral part of ensuring the LDH adheres to Council’s Domestic

Animal Management Plan which has a commitment to reducing euthanasia rates and increasing re-homing rates.

Moreland statistics (2011-2012):



Cats: 2,037 euthanised and 602 re-homed



Dogs: 189 euthanised and 63 re-homed

There are only two main providers servicing Moreland, the LDH and the RSPCA.

This motion aims to protect those animals, give the animal welfare agencies the opportunity to service Moreland, provide some competition to pound services and also provide enough lead time to develop a local animal shelter which prioritises re-homing animals by the end of

Moreland’s contract with the LDH.


1. Council call for a report detailing the costs associated with commissioning a feasibility study / business case to set up a local animal shelter, possibly in partnership with neighbouring councils and animal rescue organisations, as part of the 2014-2015

Council budget.


2. Council seek information from the Lost Dogs Home into the monthly statistics of animals picked up from Moreland and, of those animals, those which were euthanised or re-homed (both to their owner or adopted).

3. Council make this monthly statistic publicly available on Council’s website, and notify all animal welfare advocacy groups associated with Moreland about the information.

4. The report and information be presented to the June Council meeting.

Carried

CI28/14 PUBLIC TOILETS

Cr Sue Bolton


1. A progress report be presented to Council by June 2014 detailing the progress of the

Public Toilet Strategy.

2. This report investigates and details the adequacy of toilets in central Coburg.

Carried

CI29/14 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE TRANS PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

AGREEMENT

Cr Sue Bolton

Cr Bolton moved, Cr Gillies seconded that -

1. Council note that: a) Australia is in the final months of negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Agreement (TPP) with the United States and 10 other Pacific rim countries. b) These negotiations happen in secret and that the public and the Australian

Parliament will not see the contents of the agreement until after it has been signed. c) The final TPP agreement may have an impact on local government that will not be realised until after the Agreement is signed.

2. Council call on the Trade Minister to release the draft agreement for public consultation and parliamentary consideration prior to it being agreed to by Cabinet.

3. Council request that the Trade Minister ensure that the agreement does not contain provisions which: a) enable a foreign investor to sue governments for damages over policy, laws or regulations at local, state or national level. b) increase the period for copyright royalties and/or increases restrictions or penalties for temporary downloads from the internet. c) Restrict local government policies which encourage local employment, support local economic and industry development and encourage good employment practices and initiatives. d) Restrict local government policies which encourage good environmental practices and initiatives. e) Restrict local government supply and regulation of services or require the commercialisation of services. f) Prevent local government procurement policy from giving preference to local suppliers.


Deferred

Cr L. Thompson moved that this motion be deferred until the May Council meeting.

Carried

CI30/14 COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR ANZAC EVE EVENT

Cr Sue Bolton


Council support and publicise the Anzac Eve event hosted by Brunswick Secondary College and the Medical Association for the Prevention of War on Thursday 24 April 7.00pm at the

Brunswick Secondary College Auditorium titled ‘After the War is Over ...’

Carried

Cr Gillies declared a Conflict of Interest in Councillor item CI131/14 Brite Services. Cr Gillies mother is a Director on Brite Services Board.

9.32 pm

9.33 pm

CI31/14

Cr Gillies left the meeting room.

Cr Gillies returned to the meeting room and resumed her seat.

BRITE SERVICES

Cr Oscar Yildiz

Brite Services is a not-for-profit community organization providing training and supporting employment for people with disabilities and those who are vocationally disadvantaged. Many of their clients and staff are residents of Moreland.

Brite Services has trained Home and Community care workers in Certificate 3 and a large number of Moreland residents and careers have availed themselves of their services.

Brite Services are holding their fundraiser trivia night on 26 July and have made a tentative booking for the Coburg Town hall.

In 2013 Council resolved to support Brite by waiving the fees for that event.

Cr Yildiz moved, Cr Kavanagh seconded that -

Council waive the Coburg Town Hall Hire Fees for Brite Services for their Fundraiser / Trivia night 26 July, 2014.

Carried

CI32/14 OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN WELLNESS BALL

Cr Oscar Yildiz

Last year, the inaugural Wellness Ball raised just over $54,000 which was donated to the

Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre at Austin Health, specifically to help fund wellness programs for patients with cancer and to assist in establishing a Resource Library at the Centre. Over two years the Wellness ball has raised over $77,000.

The Wellness Ball 2014 will be another fabulous community event and has support from many

Councils across Australia. Net proceeds will again be donated to the Olivia Newton –John

Cancer and Wellness Centre – wellness programs.

Cr Yildiz seeks Council support of the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Ball to be held on

Friday 23 May, 2014 at 7.30pm.

Cr Yildiz moved, Cr Gillies seconded that Council resolve -

1 To purchase a table of 10 guest at $1,750.00.

2 That tickets be offered to Councillors, MEG, Manager Governance and Executive

Assistants that wish to attend to show their support for Cancer and Wellness Centre.


Cr Kavanagh foreshadowed a motion that Council donate the sum of $1,000 to the Olivia

Newton-John Wellness fund.

Cr Ratnam called for a division.

For

Cr Tapinos

Cr Davidson

Cr Gillies

Cr Yildiz

Total For (4)

Against

Cr Bolton

Cr Kavanagh

Cr Ratnam

Cr L. Thompson

Total Against (4)

The original motion was carried on the casting vote of the Mayor.

CI33/14 SUBMISSION TO CONSULTATION ABOUT CHANGES TO RACIAL

DISCRIMINATION ACT

Cr Samantha Ratnam

The Federal Attorney-General, Senator George Brandis, recently announced the

Gover nment’s draft amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

The proposed amendments include the repeal of Section 18C of the Act, which makes it unlawful for someone to publicly ‘offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate’ a person or a group of people.

The proposed legislation will also repeal sections 18B, 18D and 18E.

The draft amendments have been released for community consultation.

Submissions are due by 20 April 2014.

Cr Ratnam moved, Cr L. Thompson seconded that -

1. Council make a submission on the draft amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act

1975 opposing the proposed changes and advocating for the safeguarding of all existing protections against racial vilification to remain in place.

2. Encourage the Moreland community and community organisations to take part in this public submission process and Council will assist the Moreland Community by providing information regarding the proposed changes.

Carried

COUNCIL REPORTS:

DCS9/14 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS RECORD 1 FEBRUARY TO

28 FEBRUARY 2014 (D14/74040)

Pursuant to Section 80A of the Local Government Act 1989 , effective 1 October 2010, an

Assembly of Councillors Record must be reported to the next practicable Council meeting and recorded in the minutes.

The Assembly of Councillors Record for the period 1 February to 28 February 2014 is presented at Attachment 1.

Cr Kavanagh moved, Cr L. Thompson seconded that -

Council resolve to receive and note the Assembly of Councillors Record for the period

1 February to 28 February 2014, at Attachment 1.

Carried


DCS10/14 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REPORT - PERIOD ENDED 28 FEBRUARY

2014 (D14/76776)

This report presents the Financial Management Report for the financial year to date (YTD) period ending 28 February 2014.

The Base Operating Performance shows an operating result of $24.0 million

(before operating projects, capital projects and other items). This is favourable by

$3.0 million against budget.

Operating Projects and New Initiatives have YTD expenditure below budget of $0.62 million.

Year to date expenditure on Capital Projects is below budget by $6.8 million.

The YTD Accounting Surplus after reserve transfers and capital funding is $12.2 million, which is above the YTD budget by $3.7 million.

The Underlying Result is $4.2 million above the YTD budget.

Some of the positive YTD variances are due to timing differences of expenditure items in budget and actual results.


Council resolves to receive the Financial Management Report for the year to date

28 February 2014 as at Attachment 1 to this report.

Carried

DCS11/14 ANNUAL PROCUREMENT POLICY REVIEW (D14/74172)

The Local Government Act 1989 requires Council to review the Procurement Policy each financial year.

The Policy has been reviewed by officers and the Moreland Executive Group (MEG). There are not many proposed changes as the Policy underwent significant change last year to bring it into line with the model policy provided by the MAV.

The issues section below summarises the changes.

Deferred

Cr Kavanagh moved that this item be deferred.

Carried

DCS12/14 ELECTRICITY CONTRACT FOR STREET LIGHTING (D14/76665)

Council has invited and assessed tenders for unmetered electricity supply (street lighting) as part of a Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) tender across 27 councils.

The MAV engaged Trans Tasman Energy Group (TTEG) as technical advisors for the tender.

The tender has been conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989 and the

MAV was appointed by letter of appointment.

The current contract with Energy Australia expires 30 June 2015.

The new contract delivers an immediate saving over the final price of the current contract.

The price remains cheaper from 1 July 2015 to 30 December 2016. For the final year of the contract (1 January to 31 December 2017) the price increases above the June 2015 price.

The contestable retail price amounts to approximately 40% of the price of electricity.

Increases imposed by the regulator and carbon pricing are not contestable and therefore the cost to Moreland City Council is still expected to rise even with these cost savings.

Electricity contracts are quoted on a variable market and must be agreed within 7 days of submission. The Chief Executive Officer has examined and agreed to the contract and the data is presented for Council’s endorsement.



Council resolve t o endorse the Chief Executive Officer’s action to appoint ERM

(ABN 28 122 259 223) as electricity supplier for street lighting for the period 1 July 2015 to

31 December 2017.

Carried

DCS13/14 SECURITY SERVICES TENDER (D14/76743)

The purpose of this report is to award a tender for the provision of security services to

Council. Council invited and assessed tenders for the following services:



Security guards and patrols



Events and crowd controllers



Alarm monitoring and security guard dispatch



Electronic equipment



Access control renewal and security management software renewal



Security equipment testing and tagging

These services were tendered together; however respondents were permitted to tender for all or some of the services.

The potential term is five years consisting of the initial contract term of 3 years with two

1 year extension options.


Council resolve:

1. To accept the following tenders for the initial 3 years with two 1 year options to be exercised at Council’s discretion:



Security guard and patrol services - Southern Cross Protective (ABN 93 094 077

255) and Scope Protective & Data Solutions (ABN 58 454 422 338).



Events and crowd control services

– Monjon Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 30 113 118

371); National Protective (ABN 49 007 009 261); PSG Security Pty Ltd

(ABN 71 151 877 584); Risk protection Group (ABN 81 081 590 678) and

Scope Protective & Data Solutions (ABN 58 454 422 338).



Alarm monitoring and security guard dispatch - Scope Protective & Data Solutions

(ABN 58 454 422 338).



Electronic security equipment - Scope Protective & Data Solutions

(ABN 58 454 422 338) and National Protective (ABN 49 007 009 261).



Access control and security management software renewal - Scope Protective &

Data Solutions (ABN 58 454 422 338) and National Protective (ABN 49 007 009

261).



Security equipment testing and tagging - Scope Protective & Data Solutions

(ABN 58 454 422 338) and National Protective (ABN 49 007 009 261).

2. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to do all things necessary to execute contracts and any other required documentation.

3. That all tenderers be advised of Council’s decision in this matter.

Carried


DCS14/14 DRAFT POLICY PRESENTATION OF GIFTS AND CERTIFICATE

(D14/73920)

Council, at its meet ing held on 8 July 2009 (CEO23), adopted the ‘Presentation of Gifts and

Certificates Policy’.

The policy has been reviewed and it is recommended that no changes be made to the policy, however it is appropriate that it be considered by the current Council as the previous policy was adopted by the former Council in 2009. A framework has been developed to provide guidance and formal guidelines for the presentation of gifts and certificates, ensuring a level of transparency and accountability associated with this activity.

Provision is made annually in the Council budget to purchase gifts. It is not expected that the adoption of this policy will result in an increase of expenditure by Council.

Deferred

Cr Kavanagh moved that this item be deferred.

Carried

DCI20/14 VEHICLE CROSSING POLICY (D13/228572)

Council’s Vehicle Crossing Policy operates to control the number and placement of vehicle crossings to maximise on-street car parking, pedestrian amenity and streetscape. This policy has been in operation for over a decade, with the last update adopted by Council in

July 2010. It was timetabled for a review in 2013, which has been undertaken.

Overall, the existing policy has been working well. The one exception to this is the issue where residents request a second vehicle crossing on a corner site. The review concluded that exceptions should be made for properties that abut two roads, provided that they meet the same requirements as for multi-unit developments, including streetscape issues.

Cr L. Thompson moved, Cr Davidson seconded that -

Council resolve that the Vehicle Crossing Policy, as amended, be adopted.

Carried

DCI21/14 WEST STREET / GLENROY ROAD, HADFIELD - INTERSECTION DESIGN

(D13/281719)

Council has received complaints over a number of years relating to the design and operation of the West Street / Glenroy Road intersection. These complaints have lead to Council undertaking a number of site inspections to view traffic operations and to meet with local traders.

During these site inspections, Council officers observed a number of road safety concerns relating to pedestrian movements, conflict between motorists and pedestrians, and high vehicle speeds. Council officers have developed a concept design that will help alleviate a number of the road safety issues that are currently present.

The concept design features include the closure of the service road at Guem Street, creation of a dedicated slip lane on West Street to maintain access to the service road, an upgrade to the existing zebra crossing on Geum Street to a flashing pedestrian crossing, speed cushions on Glenroy Road and West Street to reduce vehicle speeds, and the construction of a large pedestrian area in front of the shops.

All of the changes proposed in the concept design can be incorporated within the existing road reserve meaning that no land or property acquisition is required.

While the concept design provides a number of road safety improvements, it does come at the loss of on-street car parking in front of the shops. It is estimated that 12 of the existing

61 car parking spaces may be lost as part of the design. While the concept design does reduce parking in front of the shops, there is on-street parking available in the side streets surrounding the shops, although this is subject to availability.


Funding to undertake a review and redesign of the intersection has been allocated for this financial year and, as such, Council officers are now in a position to further develop the concept design to the preliminary and detailed design stages.


Council resolve to:

1. Approve the concept design that incorporates the new road layout, revised parking arrangements, improved pedestrian facilities and improved road safety.

2. Undertake development of preliminary design, including a road safety audit.

3. Undertake community consultation on the preliminary design.

4. Upon completion of community consultation, incorporate community comments and develop detailed design.

5. Upon completion of the detailed design, report back to Council with the preferred design for endorsement.

6. Refer the project to the Capital Program for funding.

Carried

DCI22/14 WEST STREET PUBLIC TOILET UPDATE (D14/76618)

Installation of a public toilet at the West Street shopping strip in Hadfield has seen a number of options investigated. This report includes an update on resolving the location of a public toilet at West Street shopping strip; and discussion on alternative sites for the procured public toilet and West Street public toilet 2013-2014 budget.

An automatic public toilet was procured prior to a resolution of Council in April 2013 to re-examine the proposed location at Eileen Street and to include consultation with the community in determining a preferred location for the toilet. This toilet is in storage awaiting determination of the preferred location at a cost of $11,348 per year.

A suite of possible locations for a public toilet in the West Street shopping strip have been identified and concept plans developed for consultation with the community. A recent additional location is a potential new outstand as a part of traffic management works proposed for the corner of West Street and Glenroy Road. The traffic management works are the subject of a separate report to the April 2014 Council meeting.

The community engagement to be conducted as a part of determining the location of the new public toilet should include the proposed traffic treatment. As the traffic treatment will not be fully designed and construction begun for more than a year, the public toilet would not likely be installed for this period.

In order to allow the best location to be determined and to minimise the costs of storage, an alternative site is proposed. Both Campbell Reserve and Methven Park public toilets are noted in the Public Toilet Strategy 2012 as requiring works in the coming years. Community concern has been expressed relating to the condition and siting of these public toilets.

Both of these parks are suitable alternatives for the installation of an automatic public toilet.

The preferred park for the single automatic public toilet is Campbell Reserve as it has fewer users and the need for replacement is more immediate.

The proposed budget for Campbell Reserve public toilet refurbishment in future years

(2014-2015) could then be reallocated to West Street public toilet. This will allow the consultation with community to be undertaken with all possible locations included.


Alternate Recommendation

Cr Gillies moved Cr Yildiz seconded that –

1. Community consultation commence in regard to placing a toilet at the West Street

Shopping Strip at the site previously investigated by Council at Middle Street Glenroy with a view to install the toilet if the community supports it through the consultation process.

2. The final decision be made within 3 months.

Carried

DSD8/14 ACTIVE MORELAND - AQUATIC AND LEISURE SERVICES, FEES AND

CHARGES POLICY (D14/70333)

The Aquatic and Leisure Services Fees and Charges Policy has been reviewed on an annual basis since April 2011. The current policy was adopted by Council in February 2013

(DSD1/13). The policy is to guide the setting of fees and charges for the Aquatic and Leisure

Services Management Contract 1866 and single service specification.

This report provides an overview of the Active Moreland Aquatic and Leisure Services Fees and Charges Policy and the changes proposed for Fees and Charges for 2014 –2015 under the Active Moreland Aquatic and Leisure Services Management contract.

The Aquatic and Leisure Services Fees and Charges Policy has been reviewed and changes proposed as a result of industry changes, benchmarking and to further align and improve the communication of fees and charges for service and program delivery across the

Active Moreland facilities.

The key proposed changes are in relation to:



Removal of Personal Training / Membership options and criteria.



Amendment to the Asylum Seekers membership to reflect off peak usage, in order to support this free membership category whilst meeting significant and increasing demand from Asylum Seekers, particularly at Brunswick Baths and Coburg Leisure Centre.



Changes in the structure of memberships and start up fees to be applied, proposing two distinct startup fees; one for ‘term commitment’ and one for a ‘no term commitment’, with the respective direct debit monthly fee being the same for either commitment option.



Revised relative cost of membership based on length of commitment for both pre-paid and direct debit memberships based on the above proposed structure.

Cr Gillies moved, Cr Yildiz seconded that -

Council resolve to adopt the revised Active Moreland Aquatic and Leisure Services Fees and

Charges Policy.

Carried

DSD9/14 PANEL SUPPLIERS FOR FOOD SUPPLY AND KITCHEN AGENCY STAFF

FOR FOOD SERVICES (BOB HAWKE CENTRE) (D14/71112)

Tenders were called for a panel of appropriately experienced and qualified suppliers to provide the following food services / products:



Catering Dry Goods



Fresh fruit and vegetables



Fresh Meat



Foil Container



Cleaning Material



Kitchen Staff Agency.


Moreland City Council’s Food Services Program provides about 600 meals daily to local residents and another 250 meals daily on a contractual basis to Whittlesea City Council and

Nillumbik Shire Council.

The program is funded through HACC (Home and Community Care program- a combined

Commonwealth and State Government initiative). Service users pay a small fee per meal and Council meets the remaining cost.

Meals are provided 7 days a week and are prepared using three production methods:



Cook Fresh - cooked and delivered the same day;



Cook Chill - prepared and blast chilled in advance for later reheating; and



Frozen - meals are frozen for later use.

Tenderers were invited to submit tenders through a public advertisement for all or any part of the tender specification.

The allocated budget for the above services is about $4,000,000 over the life of the contract of 5 years.

This report seeks approval from Council to enter into contracts with the tenderers as identified below.

Cr Gillies moved, Cr Yildiz seconded that -

Council resolve:

1. To award the contract under each service category for an initial period of three years

(3) with optional one year extension and a final optional one year extension as below:

Catering Dry Goods:



Bidvest (VIC) Pty Ltd



Merchant Australia



PFD Food Services Pty Ltd

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables:



City Fresh Wholesalers



Tasty Chips Pty Ltd



Yarra Valley Farms Pty Ltd

Fresh Meat:






CMS Meats Pty Ltd



Lea Enterprises Pty Ltd



PFD Food Services Pty Ltd



Top Cut Food Industries Pty Ltd

Foil Container:



Confoil Pty Ltd



Metwood Australia Pty Ltd





Cleaning Material:



Metwood Australia Pty Ltd



Rapid Clean Group



Reward Supply Co Pty Ltd

Kitchen Staff Agency:



Chefs on the Run Australia Pty Ltd



Horner Recruitment Systems Pty Ltd

2. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to do all things necessary to execute contracts and any other required documentation for the initial tender and subsequent extensions.

3. That all tenderers be advised of Council’s decision.

Carried

DSD10/14 MORELAND COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2013 - 2014 ENGAGING

CULTURAL CLUBS (D14/74816)

This report was presented to Council at its meeting on 9 September 2013 (DSD 32/13), and deferred. The report has been called to be considered by Council at the April 2014 meeting.

The report reflects the report presented in September 2013, and has been amended for context only.

The Moreland Community Grants Program offers a range of annual community grants for not-for-profit community groups and individuals to apply for funding towards initiatives that benefit the Moreland community.

At the Council meeting on 10 July 2013, Council received a report (DSD27/13) which provided recommendations for projects to be funded under the Moreland Community

Partnership Grants Program 2013-2014. At this meeting Council resolved to approve 28 of the 31 recommended Project Grant applications and the 8 recommended Capital Works

Partnership Grant appl ications. The resolution from this meeting included that ‘an additional report be prepared detailing how more cultural clubs be encouraged to apply for funding and to recommend that the two applications received from cultural clubs this year, be raised aga in for review and consideration for funding’.

This report outlines the current mechanisms used to engage the community and promote the

Community Grants program, including the engagement of cultural clubs. It indicates that cultural groups have been engaged in the program and many applications from cultural clubs have been funded in the past. It also outlines additional measures proposed to maximise the exposure of the Moreland Community grants program to these groups for future programs.

In addition, the report provides an opportunity for Council to review and consider the application to the Capital Works Partnership Grants Program from the Greek Orthodox

Community of Melbourne and Victoria and the Gruppo Anziani Lucani – ‘Gal’, noting that these two applications were not recommended for funding in the July 2013 report, primarily on the basis that the applications demonstrated both clubs were in a strong financial position and appear to have the ability to fund the project without a contribution from Council.

Officers have again reviewed the applications in line with the policy and for the above reasons and with a priority on funding for projects on Council land, these projects are not recommended for funding this year.


Cr Ratnam moved, Cr Kavanagh seconded that -

Council resolve:

1. To endorse the proposed additional measures to maximise the exposure of the

Community Grants to cultural clubs.

2. To note the review of the two applications received from cultural clubs for partnership grant funding in 2013-2014.

Lost

Cr Yildiz foreshadowed a motion.

Cr Yildiz moved, Cr Gillies seconded that –

1. That Council resolve to grant the application request by Gruppo Anziani Lucani – their application is about a disability accessibility ramp to their building and other works.

They are seeking $40,000 from Council.

2. That Council resolve to grant the application request for the repairs of Elefterios Hall in

Albion Street (Greek Orthodox Community Melbourne 7 Victoria), the project and associated works outlined in their application. They are seeking $30,000 from Council.

3. That Council recognise that the budget remainder of $52,000 be extended by $19,000 to accommodate the request from both cultural organisations.

Cr Ratnam called for a division.

For

Cr Tapinos

Cr Davidson

Cr Gillies

Cr Yildiz

Total for (4)

Against

Cr Bolton

Cr Kavanagh

Cr Ratnam

Cr L. Thompson

Total against (4)

The motion was carried on the casting vote of the Mayor

10.09 pm

10.10 pm

Cr Yildiz left the meeting room.

Cr Yildiz returned to the meeting room and resumed his seat.

DSD11/14 RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN - REVIEW REPORT FROM 2012 - 2013

AND RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN FOR 2014 (D13/277451)

In 2013, Council adopted the Reconciliation Australia template as the basis for the annual

Reconciliation Acton Plan. This report includes a summary of progress and achievements in relation to the implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan 2012 – 2013 and presents the annual Reconciliation Action Plan for 2014.

Cr Ratnam moved, Cr Gillies seconded that -

Council resolve:

1. To note the Reconciliation Action Plan 2012 - 2013 progress report.

2. To adopt the proposed Reconciliation Action Plan 2014.

Carried


DSD12/14 MULTICULTURAL POLICY ACTION PLAN 2012- 2013 (D14/51715)

Moreland Council’s Multicultural Policy 2011-2015 includes objectives and priorities which respond to the current and emerging needs of Moreland’s diverse communities. It aims to progress a whole-of Council approach to creating inclusive and empowered communities.It promotes multiculturalism, social cohesion and inclusion of those from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

This is a progress report on the implementation of the Multicultural Policy Action Plan

2012-2013. The review indicates that of the 25 identified actions, 18 were fully achieved during 2012-2013 and 7 actions were partly achieved. Key areas of achievements include:



Fostering social cohesion and intercultural dialogue through interfaith activities. Council hosts the Moreland Interfaith Gathering and the Northern Interfaith Network.



Supporting social enterprises from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and addressing inclusive employment, through a partnership with the School for Social

Entrepreneurs.



Hosting the Moreland Multicultural and Settlement Services Network, which provides advocacy and support for individuals and services including systemic advocacy on settlement issues. The remainder of this year will focus on addressing gaps in implementation and evaluating the current policy.

Cr Ratnam moved, Cr Gillies seconded that -

Council resolve to note the implementation and achievements of the Multicultural Policy

2011-2015 during 2012 and 2013.

Carried

NOTICE OF RESCISSION:

Nil.

LATE REPORTS:

DCS15/14 AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2014 - PROPOSED MOTIONS (D14/76660)

The Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly is an annual opportunity for Councillors to inform themselves on current major policy issues and to contribute to national policy debate. This year the Assembly is being held in Canberra from

15-18 June 2014. The Assembly provides Councils across Australia with the opportunity to submit motions regarding issues of both local and national importance for consideration and possible adoption and assists as a means of local government advocating to State and

Federal governments on issues of importance.

In past years, Moreland City Council has been represented by staff and Councillors and has submitted motions for consideration. This year, Council will have the opportunity to submit motions based on the theme “Getting Down To Business”. Motions are due by 17 April 2014.

Cr Kavanagh moved, Cr Bolton seconded that -

1. Council resolves that the motions as per Attachment 1 be submitted to the

2014 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly for consideration.

2. Moreland City Council calls upon the Federal Government to assist state governments with funding for major public transport projects through the Infrastructure Fund.


Amendment

Cr Bolton moved that -

‘Moreland City Council calls upon the Federal Government to assist State Governments with funding for major public transport projects through the infrastructure fund.’

Be added as an additional motion to Attachment 1 (as appended to the minutes) under the heading ‘Federal Funding for Public Transport’.

Carried

The substantive motion was carried

CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS:

Cr L. Thompson moved, Cr Kavanagh seconded that -

In accordance with section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 this Council meeting be closed to the public to consider these reports:



DCI23/14 Brunswick Baths Redevelopment - Conclusion to Contract 1834

(D14/76294) because it relates to (d) contractual matters.

LATE CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS:



DOD5/14 matters.

Personnel Matter (D14/57648) because it relates to (a) personnel



DSD13/14 Moreland Neighbourhood Houses Update (D14/77798) because it relates to (d) contractual matters.

Carried

The Council Meeting was closed to the public at 10.14 pm.

OPENING THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC


The Council Meeting be open to the public.

Carried

The Council meeting was opened to the public at 10.30 pm.

The meeting closed at 10.30 pm.

Confirmed

Cr Tapinos

MAYOR


ATTACHMENT 1: ALGA 2014 – MOTIONS AT CONFERENCE (D14/84102)


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