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BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL

MEETING NO. 906

MINUTES of the ORDINARY MEETING of BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL held in the Council Chambers, Blacktown on Wednesday, 22 August 2018. The Mayor declared the meeting open at 6.41 p.m.

PRESENT: Councillor S.L. Bali (Mayor), and Councillors C.J. Quilkey, J.G. Diaz, M. Singh, K.W. Gillies, J.A. Griffiths, S.K. Benjamin, K.V. Collins, F. Brillo, C.V. Israel, E.L. Santos, A.J. Bleasdale, B.W. Bunting and P.P. Camilleri.

OFFICERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT: Messrs. Robinson, Rogers, Svarc, Tsakalos and Mesdames James and Parkes. Ms. Knight and Mrs. Riddle, Minute Secretaries.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRYThe Mayor then read the following:Firstly, I acknowledge that the Darug people were the original custodians of the land on which we meet today.We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge the Aboriginal people for their custodianship of this land.We will work together for a united city that respects this land and values the contribution to our community and culture of all people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

MULTI-FAITH PRAYER

The Mayor then invited Reverend Graeme Marks, from the Blacktown Anglican Church, to conduct the Prayer.

APOLOGIESMOTION (Cr JG Diaz/Cr Brillo)That the apologies tendered on behalf of Cr JM Diaz, be received and leave of absence be granted. CARRIED 13838

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTESMOTION (Cr Bleasdale/Cr Singh)That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting of 25 July 2018, copies of which have been circulated to each member on 17 August 2018, be confirmed. CARRIED 13839

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A full copy of the business paper dealt with at this meeting is attached to these Minutes. _________________________

MAYORAL MINUTES (ORD220818)

ORD5.1 - AD380125 - Mayoral Minute No. 515 - Local Hero Award - Jesica Varela F18/4

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I am proud to inform you that Jesica Varela, Blacktown City Council’s children and youth development officer was announced this morning (22 August) as one of Westfield Mount Druitt’s local heroes. As part of this recognition, Jesica will receive a $10,000 prize to work on a local community initiative of her choice. The award recognises that Jesica does some incredible work for the young people in Blacktown. Her determination and commitment to her job as Children and Youth Development Officer for our Council has made her a popular and well-known local, especially in Mount Druitt. The projects she is involved in include the Council’s youth advisory committee, Willmot school holiday programs and Mount Druitt’s Youth Week celebrations. Jesica has worked in Mount Druitt all her life and, in her current job at Blacktown Council, she is based at the Mount Druitt Hub. Highlights of her work include 2 programs that take place at the mall: the free music festival The Burbs and the twice-weekly social events of the Collab Movement, which include sport, barbeques and more music. MOTION (Cr Bali/Cr Bunting)1. Council receive and note Mayoral Minute No. 515.2. Congratulate Jesica Varela tonight with a Certificate of Commendation. CARRIED 13840

ORD5.2 - AD380126 - Mayoral Minute No. 516 - Blacktown City Council wins atboth the Local Government Awards and NSW Stormwater Awards F18/4

Tonight I am delighted to report that Council and its staff have received a number of awards at both the Local Government Awards night and the NSW Stormwater awards breakfast within recent weeks. These awards recognise the Council officers’ excellent work and commitment to serving Blacktown City. Local Government Week Awards Council was recognised in 4 categories at the Local Government Awards presented by the Local Government Minister and Local Government NSW President. Of course the awards include the Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Awards, Youth Week Awards, Planning Awards and the RH Dougherty Awards for Excellence in Communication. To be recognised at our industry awards is a wonderful achievement. Blacktown Council was awarded:

Winner, LGNSW Planning Awards, Change innovation and excellence category for the Blacktown Toolkit for Water Sensitive Urban Design

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o Council staff involved in this are Craig Bush, Catchments Project Officer and Keysha Milenkovic, Waterways Team Leader

Finalist, NSW Youth Week Awards, Best local Youth Week program 2018 for The Burbs

o Jesica Varela, Children and Youth Development Officer is the Council officer involved in this program

Highly commended, RH Dougherty Awards, Innovation in special events for Kids' Early Learning Educators' Conference

o Kids Early Learning Leadership team led this project

Highly commended, RH Dougherty Awards, Outstanding individual contribution: Bianca Devine (Marketing and Internal Communications Officer).

NSW Stormwater Awards Blacktown City Council won the Excellence in Infrastructure category for the Stormwater and Reuse project at Blacktown International Sports Park. This project was part of a $4.5 M Federal Grant for Blacktown International Sports Park. Council officers investigated alternate options to irrigate the sport park fields. Craig Bush, Catchments Project Officer, was our project leader, with Keysha Milenkovic, Lee Toscan and John Molteno. Councillors, I feel that we should be proud of and appropriately recognise these achievements by council staff.

MOTION (Cr Bali/Cr Griffiths)1. Council receive and note Mayoral Minute No. 516.2. Congratulate Council staff involved in these awards. CARRIED 13841

Acclamation followed

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ORD5.3 - AD380127 - Mayoral Minute No. 517 - Recognition of Council staffMembers F18/4

Tonight I would like to recognise 2 outstanding Blacktown City Council staff members. Dennis Myers and Shane Berwick are street cleaning operators based at our Rooty Hill Works Depot. As they were carrying out their official duties on the morning of Wednesday, 4 July, they saw smoke coming from a house in the suburb of Prospect. Upon investigating they could see the house was alight. Dennis and Shane reacted quickly by calling emergency services as they tried to reach the house and the occupant. They opened the locked gate to provide direct access for the emergency service teams to immediately reach the occupant. Emergency Services officers advise that the quick response by Dennis and Shane helped to save the life of Daniel Lyons, who was alone in the house and unable to escape from the fire. Mr Lyons suffered extensive burns but I am pleased to report that he is on the road to recovery at Concord Hospital. Dennis and Shane are an example to us all on looking out for others and taking care of our community. Tonight we are joined by Mr Lyons’s parents, Peter and Robyn, who wanted to personally thank Dennis and Shane for their quick reaction to this emergency. Dennis and Shane, on behalf of Council and our community I say thank you and commend you on exemplifying Blacktown City Council’s values of commitment to safety, being customer focused, embracing teamwork and innovation.

MOTION (Cr Bali/Cr Collins)1. Council receive and note Mayoral Minute No. 517.2. Congratulate Dennis Myers and Shane Berwick with a Certificate of Appreciation. CARRIED 13842

The Mayor then invited Dennis Myers and Shane Berwick to come forward and receive their Certificate of Appreciation. Peter and Robyn Lyons, parents of Daniel Lyons, also came forward and Mr Lyons expressed his appreciation to the Dennis and Shane for their efforts in helping save the life of Daniel.

Acclamation followed

WELCOME

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The Mayor welcomed Bill Tsakalos, Council’s newly appointed City Architect and Director Transformational Design to the Chambers and congratulated him on his appointment to this significant role.

Acclamation followed.

ORD5.4 - AD380128 - Mayoral Minute No. 518 - Deadly floods in Indian state ofKerala F14/1865

Tonight I would like to recognise 2 outstanding Blacktown City Council staff members. Dennis Myers and Shane Berwick are street cleaning operators based at our Rooty Hill Works Depot. As they were carrying out their official duties on the morning of Wednesday, 4 July, they saw smoke coming from a house in the suburb of Prospect. Upon investigating they could see the house was alight. Dennis and Shane reacted quickly by calling emergency services as they tried to reach the house and the occupant. They opened the locked gate to provide direct access for the emergency service teams to immediately reach the occupant. Emergency Services officers advise that the quick response by Dennis and Shane helped to save the life of Daniel Lyons, who was alone in the house and unable to escape from the fire. Mr Lyons suffered extensive burns but I am pleased to report that he is on the road to recovery at Concord Hospital. Dennis and Shane are an example to us all on looking out for others and taking care of our community. Tonight we are joined by Mr Lyons’s parents, Peter and Robyn, who wanted to personally thank Dennis and Shane for their quick reaction to this emergency. Dennis and Shane, on behalf of Council and our community I say thank you and commend you on exemplifying Blacktown City Council’s values of commitment to safety, being customer focused, embracing teamwork and innovation.

MOTION (Cr Bali/Cr Benjamin)1. Council receive and note Mayoral Minute No. 518.2. That the General Manager and Mayor have delegated authority to respond to support an appropriate community event held at a Council venue.3. That Council notify the Consulate General of India in Australia of Council’s Mayoral Minute and condolences. CARRIED 13843

All present in the Chamber rose and observed a minute’s silence for the lives lost in the floods in India.ORD5.5 - AD380129 - Mayoral Minute No. 519 - The Late Peter Dickson

It is with sadness that I mark the passing of Peter Dickson. Peter had been a long term member of the Access Advisory Committee working on initiatives to improve accessibility across the City,

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Peter suffered from MS and was wheel chair bound but he did not see this as an impediment. In fact, he frequently undertook site visits to review how accessible different shopping centres or footpaths were in order to prepare reports for the committee. The Access Advisory Committee participated in the Blacktown City Festival Streets Alive Parade 2018 to showcase our disability bus. The Committee also had a walking group to showcase the services and Peter was at the forefront ensuring our community was aware of the services available. During the festival, Peter led the walking group carrying the Committee banner before making his way to the Access Committee stall to interact with community members. Peter was also a representative on the Blacktown CBD Advisory Committee ensuring access for all was a topic agenda. He was a very practical, hands-on person, who campaigned for all those around him - a real friend to our local community. In recent years his declining health meant he moved into residential care – he did not seek nomination for this term’s advisory committee. Peter was also at the forefront of the Doonside lifts campaign for the past decade. Peter Dickson was a much-loved and valued member of his community. He will be missed.

MOTION (Cr Bali/Cr Collins)1. Council receive and note Mayoral Minute No. 519.2. That Council writes to Mr Dickson’s family, acknowledging his contribution to the City of Blacktown. CARRIED 13844

All present in the Chamber rose and observed a minute’s silence in memory of Peter Dickson.

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PETITION

A. Petition requesting the installation of traffic signals in place of the roundabout at the corner of Stanhope Parkway and Majestic Drive RD3625-04; RD3789-04

Cr Quilkey presented a petition containing 325 signatures of local residents who requested Blacktown Council install a set of traffic lights in place of the roundabout on Stanhope Parkway and Majestic Drive.

The petitioners stated that they are appealing to the Hon. Melinda Pavey, Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight as well as Blacktown Council, to put in place a strategy which makes Stanhope Gardens pedestrians safe.

On Monday, 16 July 2018, two friends from Gateway Lifestyle, were crossing Stanhope Parkway, Stanhope Gardens NSW. They were both on their way to the bus stop to go to work, when they were hit by car. Tragically one was killed, with the other in hospital, left with several injuries.

They are appealing for Council support to have a set of traffic lights installed on the corner of Stanhope Parkway and Majestic Drive, Stanhope Gardens. This stretch of road is notorious for motorists speeding and unfortunately the current roundabout is on deterrent. It is extremely difficult for pedestrians to cross this road safely and I have had many near misses; simply attempting to get to the bus stop.

Blacktown Council has been approached many times about this area and it’s time that residents of Stanhope Gardens were taken seriously. Both parents of children and the elderly fear crossing Stanhope Parkway. Council has trimmed trees at the roundabout on Stanhope Parkway and Majestic Drive which they are grateful of, however, it isn’t a sufficient solution to this safety issue, the petitioners stated.

The petitioners are appealing to all residents of Stanhope Gardens and beyond, to sign this petition to lobby for pedestrian safety on Stanhope Parkway, Stanhope Gardens. They have asked to help push for these changes, which can save lives and make motorists slow down.

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Singh)1. The petition be received.2. The matters raised in the petition be investigated.3. The Head Petitioner be advised of Council’s actions. CARRIED 13845

ORDERS OF THE DAY

Presentation

Certificate of Appreciation to World Mission Society Church of God F18/4

The Mayor welcomed to the Chamber, the World Mission Society Church of God recently organised a clean-up of Rowood Road, Prospect.

The World Mission Society Church of God has continued to adopt various areas of Blacktown within their clean up campaigns. Council is very appreciative of these efforts which benefit our City.

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The Mayor then invited the members of the World Mission Society Church of God to come forward to receive their Certificate of Appreciation.

Acclamation followed.

NOTICES OF MOTION (ORD220818)

ORD10.1 - AD380122 - AD380122 - Notice of Motion – Funding for a motion detector light for St Andrews Uniting Church, Riverstone 44-672-1/2; 117032

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Singh)That a report be prepared for funding from the Ward 1 060 account for a motion detector light for St Andrews Uniting Church, Riverstone, in order to prevent anti-social behaviour by persons congregating in the grounds of the church. CARRIED 13846

REPORTS FROM OFFICERS (ORD220818)

ORD11.1 - CA380123 - Local Traffic Committee minutes - meeting 489 F14/633-02

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Collins)That the recommendation contained in CA380123, with the exception of D2, be adopted. CARRIED 13847

D2 – Stanhope Parkway, Stanhope Gardens – Site review following fatal crash 56-3625-2/6

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Singh)1. Council note that pedestrian crossing requirements do not allow a Zebra crossing on roads with 2 or more marked travel lanes in the same direction. 2. The duplication of Give Way signs on all Stanhope Parkway approaches to these roundabouts be approved.3. The Police be requested to monitor speeds to ensure compliance.4. The area to be monitored into the future.5. Council write to the RMS requesting a feasibility study on the installation of pedestrian

activated traffic lights at the intersection of Stanhope Parkway and Majestic Drive, Stanhope Gardens. CARRIED 13848

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ORD11.2 - DD380124 - Revised CBDs Planning Proposal - additional permitted use to apply to 81 to 97 Main Street, Blacktown F15/2580

MOTION (Cr Collins/Cr Benjamin)1. Adopt the component of the revised CBDs Planning Proposal to enable ‘car park’ as an additional permitted use in the RE1 Public Recreation zone on 81-97 Main Street, Blacktown. 2. Forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment to request that the Minister make the Plan. CARRIED unanimously. 13849

COUNCIL DIVISION: Supported: Cr JG Diaz, Cr Quilkey, Cr Singh, Cr Gillies, Cr Griffiths, Cr Brillo,

Cr Benjamin, Cr Collins, Cr Santos, Cr Israel, Cr Bleasdale, Cr Bunting, Cr Camilleri & Cr Bali.

Absent: Cr JM Diaz.

ORD11.3 - CS380176 - Support for Blacktown Western Warriors F18/415

MOTION (Cr Collins/Cr Gillies)1. Approve funding of $2,500 to support the 2018 Vilma Ryan Memorial Rugby League Knockout competition with various costs associated with conducting this event.2. This donation to be funded equally from the each of the 5 Councillor’s ward budget contingency votes.

A PROCEDURAL MOTION (Cr Bunting/Cr Benjamin)That an extension of time be granted to allow Cr Gillies to continue speaking was, on being put to the meeting, declared CARRIED. 13850

THE MOTION was, on being put to the meeting, declared CARRIED 13851

ORD11.4 - DD380126 - Central City District council collaboration F18/1530

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Collins)1. Endorse the collaborative working relationship with the City of Parramatta Council, Cumberland Council and The Hills Shire Council.2. Approve the allocation of $100,000 from the Development Services Business Unit Reserve towards the collaborative project. CARRIED 13852

ORD11.5 - CS380177 - Support for drought relief - Liverpool Plains Shire 119-329-7/4

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Griffiths)1. Provide a donation of $20,000 to Liverpool Plains Shire Council to assist with drought relief as a contribution towards the purchase of a tank to supply potable water to residents.2. This donation be funded from the 2018 Year End Review. 3. The Mayor and General Manager be delegated authority to explore additional initiatives including, but not limited to:i. the utilisation of Council staff and plantii. explore opportunities for students supportiii. opportunity to support local businesses in Liverpool Plainsiv. possible collection centres in Blacktown City for non-perishable items v. work with our Sister Cities Committee and service clubs to identify opportunities to support Liverpool Plains Country Women’s Association, Lions Club and other support organisations.

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4. Council congratulates service clubs on their actions in support of rural communities. CARRIED 13853

ORD11.6 - CS380178 - Proposed motions to the 2018 Local Government NSWConference F18/1039

MOTION (Cr Griffiths/Cr Bleasdale)1. Submit to LGNSW the 6 annual conference motions provided at attachment 1 of this report.2. Note the information provided by LGNSW regarding State Government response to Council’s 2017 motions.3. That further content in addition to the proposed annual conference motions referred to in paragraph 1. be included, that recommends that private certifiers are mandated to have Professional Indemnity Insurance and Public Liability Insurance. CARRIED 13854

REPORTS FROM DELEGATES

Community Services Conference F18/2039

Cr Benjamin reported that yesterday and today he attended the Community Services Conference which was held at the Blacktown Workers Club and was attended by over 80 local community workers. He chaired a group of agencies to deliver this year’s Community Services Conference. many local community services agencies and organisation do not have funding for their staff and volunteers to attend conferences and that this gave an opportunity for free sector training and staff development. This is a very critical service and opportunity that we provide once a year. The conference was developed by Council’s Community Section in partnership with Community Resource Network and Sydwest Multicultural Services and he would like to thank Tito Scohel and his Manager Tony Barden for their team work and oversight of this year’s conference.

This year the conference focused on Asset Based Community Development, short form ABCD that is focussing on community’s strengths rather than its deficiencies. Participants completed a 2 day accredited training program run by the Jedder Institute, who is international renown for their work in this field. Cr Benjamin said he was impressed with Dee Brooks from the Jedder Institute who led the training and Om Dhungel, from Council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee, who facilitated sessions on newly arrived communities. It was a good combination of theory and practice.

Continuing, Cr Benjamin said this year’s conference on Asset Based Community Development showed how we as a Council can support and lead our local community services sector. Cr Benjamin congratulated the Community section of Council and its partners for delivering a wonderful event. Every year Council should lead a way to bring all the community organisations together. He also talked at the conference about importance of volunteering and encouraging organisations to go out recruit more volunteers who can be registered on the Council website for Council programs and he is sure the Events team would appreciate more volunteers into our fold. It would give the opportunity to those volunteers registered on our database to the local community organisations when they do any activities and match their skills and resources for their needs as well. He hoped into the future the Mayor and General Manager will allocate sufficient budget to really make this conference a conference that people look forward to participating and getting a whole lot of knowledge and experience from that, not only directly from the presenters but also through networking and sharing and caring for each other into the future, Cr Benjamin said.

Liveable Cities Conference and Safe Communities Conference F18/1342

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Cr Collins reported that she attended the Liveable Cities Conference in Melbourne and the Safe Communities Conference in Wellington, New Zealand which really complemented each other. The Liveable Cities Conference was about designing places to be beautiful and safe and the Safe Communities conference is the organisation that we have recently acquired accreditation. It was really good to see our own officer Michael Maxwell who presented at both conferences on ‘3 cities’ and how we were managing to do 3 cities in 1, that is, Mount Druitt, Riverstone and Blacktown areas which she is sure many people took notice on how we do that.

Cr Collins said the interesting thing with the Safe Cities Conference was an address by a presenter on water safety, and a couple of points he made with regard to what happens when you plunge into ice cold water and made the point that we are basically training our children to swim but not training them to survive. So when she returned home, she made enquiries to the person in charge of our events with regard to what we were doing with swimming and she was very pleased to say that that we were doing it all right. It was a very worthwhile conference and she encourages everyone to attend.

India Economic Strategy to 2035 F18/1342; 145-177-32/2

Cr Benjamin reported on his attendance and participation at the launch of India Economic Strategy to 2035, navigating potential to delivery which was held in Sydney and was sanctioned by our Prime Minister. It was about the importance of our relationship with India which has a population in order of 1.4 billion and the population of India will be taking over the Chinese population in 2035 around the time that Blacktown will be taking over the population of Tasmania. So given the importance of that relationship, Australia looks to India as a stable partner who’s systems are based on rule of law and the largest democracy and given that importance Australia is focusing much in that direction.

Continuing, Cr Benjamin said this is the current government’s initiative but pointed out that Julia Gillard authorised the report also trying to look at the Indian relationship and particularly not just India but also the nation engagement by Australia. In the past few years, the largest amount of migrants have come from India and the Australian economy will be a great boost with this collaboration will benefit a lot with tourism, business and education. They are looking at about 6-8 years the population of ages 18-22 will be 400 million people so there is so much planning in Canberra about how to benefit from that expansion of the population. Thank you Mr Mayor, Cr Benjamin said.

MOTION (Cr Griffiths/Cr Gillies)That the Reports from Delegates be received. CARRIED 13855

WELCOME

The Mayor welcomed to the Chamber the 1st Kellyville Scout Group Adventure Unit. The Group’s membership age ranges between 14 to 18 years old. Andrew Barth is the Adventure Scout Leader. The Scout Group were present to observe Council meetings as part of their citizenship badge and will report back to the members who were unable to attend.

The Mayor also welcomed Cody who was present in the Chamber to observe the meeting for an assignment. Cody’s father Ian Thomas (AWOI Glass Worker Delegate) was also present.

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Acclamation followed.

PD010818 - PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, HISTORICAL & ASSETS COMMITTEE REPORTS - MEETING HELD 1 AUGUST 2018 (PD3.1 to PD3.2)

MOTION (Cr Collins/Cr Israel)That the contents of the report be confirmed as a true record of the proceedings of the Committee meeting, the decisions made by virtue of the authority delegated to the Committee under Section 355 be noted and the recommendations, with the exception of PD3.2 be adopted. CARRIED 13856

FR010818 - FINANCE & RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORTS - MEETING HELD 1 AUGUST 2018 (FR3.1 to FR3.7 and FR3.1A to FR3.2A)

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Bleasdale)That the contents of the report be confirmed as a true record of the proceedings of the Committee meeting, the decisions made by virtue of the authority delegated to the Committee under Section 355 be noted and the recommendations, with the exception of FR3.1, FR3.2, FR3.4 & FR3.7, be adopted, and it being noted that FR3.1A to FR3.2A inclusive, would be dealt with in Committee of the Whole. CARRIED 13857

CS010818 - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORTS - MEETING HELD 1 AUGUST 2018 (CS3.1)

MOTION (Cr Griffiths/Cr Collins)That the contents of the report be confirmed as a true record of the proceedings of the Committee meeting, the decisions made by virtue of the authority delegated to the Committee under Section 355 be noted and the recommendations, be adopted. CARRIED 13858

PS010818 - POLICY & STRATEGY COMMITTEE REPORTS - MEETING HELD 1 AUGUST 2018 (PS3.1 to PS3.3)

MOTION (Cr Collins/Cr Benjamin)That the contents of the report be confirmed as a true record of the proceedings of the Committee meeting, the decisions made by virtue of the authority delegated to the Committee under Section 355 be noted and the recommendations, with the exception of PS3.1 & PS3.2, be adopted. CARRIED 13859ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

In accordance with Council’s policy, the Mayor declared an adjournment of the Ordinary Meeting for 15 minutes. (at 8.30 pm)

Cr Bunting left the meeting. (at 8.30 pm)

Cr Brillo left the meeting. (at 8.30 pm)

Cr Santos left the meeting. (at 8.30 pm)

RESUMPTION OF MEETING

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The Mayor declared that the Ordinary Meeting be resumed. (at 9.00 pm)

PD220818 - PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, HISTORICAL & ASSETS COMMITTEE’S REPORT – ITEMS EXCEPTED

PD3.2 - CA380118 - Reservoir Road traffic lights, right-turn phase at Kurrajong Crescent, Prospect RD752-04

MOTION (Cr Collins/Cr Benjamin)1. Note that RMS has previously declined Council's requests on this matter, with the mostrecent response being received in January 2018.2. Write to the State Member for Blacktown seeking support for the requested right-turnphase.3. Write to the Minister for Roads requesting a separate right-turn phase at the traffic lightsin Reservoir Road at Kurrajong Crescent, Prospect. CARRIED 13860

FR220818 – FINANCE & RESOURCES COMMITTEE’S REPORT – ITEMS EXCEPTED

FR3.1 - CS380158 - Proposed renaming of part of Criterion Crescent at Doonside145-16-3/A3

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Israel)1. Conduct community consultation to determine the most popular name for renaming the

western section of Criterion Crescent from the following names:a. Battersby Placeb. Telfer Placec. Timewell Placed. An appropriate Aboriginal name

2. The derivation of the names be provided as part of the community consultation. CARRIED 13861

FR3.2 - CS380160 - Korea-Australia peace monument at RAAF Memorial Park, Mount Druitt F13/697

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Gillies)1. Allow the construction of the Korea-Australia Peace Enhancement and Pacific WarVictims Memorial within the RAAF Memorial Park, Mount Druitt.2. That all documents necessary to finalise this matter be completed by the GeneralManager or his delegate.3. Further consultation be undertaken with the Sister Cities Advisory Committee and withBlacktown’s Sister City in Suseong-gu South Korea and invite a representative to attend theopening of the Korea-Australia peace monument at the RAAF Memorial Park.

A PROCEDURAL MOTION (Cr Griffiths/Cr Bleasdale)That an extension of time be granted to allow Cr Quilkey to continue speaking was, on being put to the meeting, declared CARRIED. 13862

THE MOTION was, on being put to the meeting, declared CARRIED. 13863

FR3.4 - CS380149 - Proposed renaming of part of Burns Close at Rooty Hill

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145-16-2/A3

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Bleasdale)1. Conduct community consultation to determine the most popular name for renaming the

eastern section of Burns Close from the following names:a. Quigley Closeb. Thackeray Closec. Yell Close.d. An appropriate Aboriginal name.

2. The derivation of the names be provided as part of the community consultation. CARRIED 13864

FR3.7 - CS380159 - Overview of the Federal and NSW Budgets for 2018/19 F16/1792

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Gillies)1. This report be received and noted. 2. The Mayor write to LGNSW and ALGA expressing Council’s dissatisfaction with the lack of support for Local Government in both the State and Commonwealth budgets, including in the areas of: reduced Financial Assistance Grants; and, reduced funding for: Libraries, Community Facilities Buildings and infrastructure renewal; and, noting the ongoing travesty of rate pegging.3. The Mayor write to Blacktown City’s State and Federal Members of Parliaments setting out the concerns cited at 2. above and seeking their support to improve funding for Local Government.

THE MOTION was, on being put to the meeting, declared CARRIED. 13865

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PS220818 - POLICY & STRATEGY COMMITTEE’S REPORT – ITEMS EXCEPTED

PS3.1 - DD380119 - Presentation on Bungarribee Tourism Hub by Western Sydney Parklands Trust MC-17-00003

MOTION (Cr Israel/Cr Collins)1. Ms Suellen Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Parramatta Park and Western Sydney

Parklands Trust, be thanked for her presentation.2. Given that 1.5 million visitations for Phase 1 of the Western Sydney Parklands Trust’s

next round of investments are anticipated, that an appropriate public transport strategy be developed with an emphasis on disability access at Doonside Station which is the closest station. CARRIED 13866

PS3.2 - CL380124 - Changes to palliative care service delivery F16/2838

MOTION (Cr Gillies/Cr Griffiths) 1. Mr Clark Chambers, General Manager Silver Chain, and Ms Jennifer Fitzsimons,

Director of Nursing, Western Sydney Local Health District, be thanked for their presentation.

2. Seek further clarification on the reduction of funding and impact on service delivery.3. Council invite the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association to present to the next Policy

and Strategy Committee meeting on their views of the impacts of the new palliative care service delivery model in Western Sydney. CARRIED 13867

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

ORD14.1. - AD380123 - Questions With Notice arising from Ordinary Meeting of 25 July 2018 138-98-1/8; F16/2838; F13/1309; 6-8-274; 53-17-21/4; 127-15-5/11; 156-3-1/8; 119-445-1; 145-177-2/8

That the Questions with Notice arising from the Ordinary Meeting of 25 July 2018 were noted, with the exception of Cr Quilkey’s question on Poppy Park.

127-15-5/11, 156-3-1/8Cr Quilkey: In the response from Director City Living regarding my question that

said the signs in Oppy Reserve have been removed as of about 4.00 pm this afternoon, there are 2 still there. As you enter Poppy Reserve from Walker Street you go down on the right about 150m to 200m there is a bridge and there are still 2 signs there.Director City Living: We will look into it Mr Mayor.

QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING119-234-1/3

Cr Benjamin: Mr Mayor I rise to seek some assistance from the Council Officers in respect of collaborative projects. As some of you are aware that I attended the National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra a few weeks ago and there we had a meeting organised by the Commonwealth Department jobs for youth and in that the number of country Mayors were rising up and stating that ‘they were lacking in people to work on various projects and these companies are looking

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for people and they can’t find’. I think that the recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald stated that the country Mayors across Australia have been lobbying the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs, which was known before as Immigration, to bring in people from outside. That is the recent news but at that time, I rose and spoke there and the General Manager was in attendance at the breakfast meeting as well. I said that we have a lot of people who are unemployed and the national average seems to be something in the order of 11.5% and it appears that our local average seems to be something in the late teens and I am told if I am right, that around the Mount Druitt area, it is more like 26% of unemployment among the youth. Now given that situation, the reality is that there is no way we are going to ask people to go anywhere and people need to make their own choices for their future. I believe that employment is one of the dignities for an individual and I also see that the governments of the day have the responsibility to find and encourage people to work. It is a good idea but instead of these country Mayors trying to go around in Canberra knocking on the door to get special permission to bring people from overseas, why can’t we have some interaction session here in Blacktown? Where the country Mayors and most of them will think that is a possibility to come and give a description of what is there requirement and Council can facilitate some kind of dialogue between country Mayors and those who are looking desperately to work in NSW. They could make a presentation to the community organisations and employment agents and have some brainstorming session on a Friday evening or Saturday late morning subject to the country Mayors’ meetings. I believe that they come to Sydney on alternate months and have a meeting in Parliament House. They meet with the respective Members and Ministers and lobby for their own needs. I am just trying to see how this will be worked out and I am seeking a report from Council on the operational method of how we could work this out, something that could happen in a couple of months. I think that it is important that we help our young people. I am passionately committed to it and I am happy to contribute $500 to $1,000 from my own pocket, if it is required to make it happen.Cr Bali: I assume that your question is can Council prepare a report on the potential collaboration with country Mayors in relation to opportunities for employment in regional areas? Yes we can.

119-616-1Cr Collins: Mr Mayor, I would like to call for a report to establish a memorial to the

prisoners of war who were involved in a death march from Sandakan to Ranau in Borneo between 1942 and 1945, I would just like to speak to that for a moment. Mr Mayor, when Singapore was taken over by the Japanese in 1942, there were lots of people imprisoned in Changi and there were a number (2,500) who thought that was not probably the best place to spend the rest of their war years and so they proposed to go with the Japanese to a place called Sandakan in Borneo. Little did they know that they were going to be marched to their death by carrying 20kg bags of rice from Sandakan to Ranau and in between times if they gave up and sat down or did anything they were immediately killed on the spot. The end of that story is that 6 soldiers returned out of 2,500 and majority were Australians, 1 of who lived in Seven Hills which makes the whole story a little bit closer to home. This is the disgrace of any war, it is never recognised and I go

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to many RSL celebrations and ceremonies and there is never a mention of those 2,500 soldiers that no one in the allied forces bothered to find out where they were, what had happened to the them, were they still alive and there are stories told about the 4 years where people could be seen in bushes seeing those soldiers struggling and getting down to 45kg or less. Those people would go away and not report it to anyone. People who escaped did not actually seem to be able to gender in the enthusiasm from the allies to come and find those troupes. At the end of the war, the Japanese shot the remaining prisoners and somehow 6 managed to escape. I would like to set up a memorial for those people and there is a walk that anyone could do from Sandakan to Ranau and you can live the whole experience through that walk. I think that it is time that we bring attention to Sandakan and we must not forget those people.Cr Bali: Yes, call for a report.Cr Bleasdale: I just want to join the comments if I can of Cr Collins in regards to Sandakan and support her in calling for that report in regard to a memorial. Let me say this, this atrocity of Sandakan by Japanese forces in Borneo was kept a secret for over 50 years. The Australian Government will not and decided to not reveal what happened to their loved ones for over 50 years. The atrocity is a significant and there is a book called Sandakan and as you say 6 or 7 men survived and 2,500 perished at a Sandakan prison camp. Of course, what happened was that Macarthur and Co decided to pardon all Japanese people or soldiers who were involved in that atrocity. They were pardoned and they all returned to Japan and led normal civil lives but of the heartache of families in regards to Sandakan still continues and as it has been said it was probably one of the worst atrocities that Australia ever faced. The Australian Government for over 50 years decided to not tell anyone about it and you could imagine if you wanted to know what happened to your brother, father, etc. and it was absolutely sealed. It was a conspiracy by the Australian Services in Federal Government to make that happen. I think that it is appropriate at this time to join with Cr Collins and support a lasting memorial and let me say this that there is no executions and in the book, Sandakan names every criminal that was participating in the murder and destruction of 2,500 allied troupes (500 or 600) Australians and not one of them was ever prosecuted. It is all detailed as to who, where and what they did. So again, we as a nation need to remember these young men who perished and nobody today seems to want to talk about it. So I join with Cr Collins on that Mr Mayor.Cr Bali: Yes we will bring a report forward.

16-14-1/11Cr Collins: My second question is, I would like to call for a report with a view to

having an Aboriginal name included in the list of choices for roads, walkways, community centres as well as reserves.Cr Bali: Sounds good, there will be a report coming.

6-8-76/6Cr Israel: Thank you Mr Mayor. I call for a report on the possibility of pick up

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pick-up and drop-off time which is in between 8.00 am to 10.00 am and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.Cr Bali: That is that pick-up and drop-off zones? I am sure we can do that.

URGENT BUSINESS

Riverstone Village 118-15 -143/6

Cr Quilkey referred to Council’s resolution as resolved at its Ordinary Meeting held on 27 June 2018, whereby the General Manager was authorised to approve the present tenants of Riverstone Village to have their rents waived or reduced up to 3 months as an initial period.

The matter is urgent in order to be able to advise the tenants prior to the formal public notice period ending.

The Mayor RULED THE MATTER Urgent Business.

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Singh)That the business proposed to be transacted at this meeting is urgent, declared CARRIED. 13868

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Singh)1. Progress to secure a supermarket operator for Riverstone Village.2. Progress with the implementation of Council’s resolution to grant 3 months of rental relief

to the non-supermarket tenants of Riverstone Village, including the need to publicly advertise Council’s intent in order to comply with the requirements of the Local Government Act.

3. The marketing campaign for Riverstone Village which Council will undertake as landlord, over the next 3 months, including events to attract custom to the centre. CARRIED 13869

Donation to a crowd-funding campaign for a resident of Gateway Lifestyle Village F18/415

Cr Quilkey advised that he would like to donate $500 from the Ward 1 060 account for a crowd-funding campaign to assist with the funeral expenses of a resident of Gateway Lifestyle Village who was killed in a fatal accident on Stanhope Parkway, Stanhope Gardens on 16 July 2018. The crowd-funding campaign is being run by residents of the Gateway Lifestyle Village.

The matter is urgent because the funeral has yet to take place but the people organising it are trying to hold it as soon as possible.

The Mayor RULED THE MATTER Urgent Business.

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Singh)That the business proposed to be transacted at this meeting is urgent, declared CARRIED. 13870

MOTION (Cr Quilkey/Cr Singh)That $500 from the Ward 1 060 vote be donated to a crowd-funding campaign to assist in the funeral expenses of a gentlemen, who was a resident of the Gateway Lifestyle Village at Stanhope Gardens. CARRIED 13871

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SUBMISSIONS & ADJOURNMENT INTO CLOSED COUNCIL (at 9.58 pm)

ORD17.1 - AD380124 - Submissions by members of the public regarding ConfidentialItems for Debate

The Mayor asked the General Manager if he had any written representations from the members of the public seeking to remove the Confidentiality of the reports listed in the Committee of the Whole Agenda.

When advised in the negative by the General Manager, the Mayor then addressed the Public Gallery and asked if there were any members of the public who wished to make submissions pursuant to Section 10A(4) of the Local Government Act, 1993, as amended, seeking the lifting of the Confidentiality tag of the reports listed in the Committee of the Whole Agenda.

MOTION (Cr Bleasdale/Cr Griffiths)1. That Council adjourn into closed Council to consider business identified, together with any late reports tabled at the meeting. 2. That pursuant to Section 10A 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 provisions of Section 10A as set out in the Confidential reports.3. That the correspondence and reports relevant to the subject business be withheld from access to the media and public as required by Section 11 of the Local Government Act 1993. CARRIED 13872

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ORDER OF BUSINESS RESUMED (at 10.22 p.m.)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE INDEX

Exclusion of Press and Public ___________________

ORD220818A – Confidential Recommendation fromReports from Officers

ORD5.1ACT380101 - Confidential – Expressions of Interest for a CBD University F17/1389-10Confidential Reason Section 10A(2)(c) – It is recommended that this matter be Confidential under Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act, 1993, as amended as it relates to information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business. RECOMMENDATIONIt is recommended that Council include the BCC offer (outlined in Key Reasons 6. Council offer) in the Expressions of Interest for a CBD University in Blacktown.

FR010818A - Confidential Recommendations from Finance & Resources Committee

FR3.1ACS380150 - Confidential - Proposed acquisition of part 35 Junction Road, Riverstone (Lot 11 plan of acquisition DP1238820) F15/2193It is recommended that this matter be Confidential under Section 10A(2)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993, as amended, as it relates to 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.RECOMMENDATION1. Council proceed with acquisition of part 35 Junction Road, Riverstone (lot 11 in plan of acquisition DP1238820), for the purpose of local drainage, in accordance with paragraph 4under Key reasons of the report.2. That all documents necessary to finalise these matters be completed by the General Manager or his delegate.

FR3.2ACS380153 - Confidential - Proposed acquisition of 42 Edmund Street, Riverstone F15/2191It is recommended that this matter be Confidential under Section 10A(2)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993, as amended, as it relates to 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.

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1. Council proceed with acquisition of 42 Edmund Street, Riverstone, Lot 6 Section 28 in DP1459 for local drainage and road in accordance with paragraph 4 under Key reasons of the report.2. That all documents necessary to finalise these matters be completed by the General Manager or his delegate.

ORD220818A – Secure Confidential Recommendationfrom Reports from Officers

ORD1.1AGM380104 - Confidential – General Manager's performance assessment 2016/17 and new contract F13/1250Confidential Reason Section 10A(2)(a) – It is recommended that this matter be Confidential under Section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, as amended as it relates to personnel matters concerning particular individuals(other than councillors). RECOMMENDATIONThat this matter be progressed in accordance with paragraph 4. of Key Reasons.

Public Submission re Confidential Items

The Mayor then addressed those present, noting that there are no members of the public present and said that he had been advised by the General Manager that details of the decisions will be made available to the public upon request in accordance with the resolutions made.

MOTION (Cr Benjamin/Cr Griffiths)That the Committee of the Whole Agenda and Confidential Recommendations from the Confidential Reports from Officers, Confidential Recommendations from the Finance & Resources Committee and Confidential Secure Reports from Officers be received and the decisions (Minute Nos. 8567 & 8568) be noted and the recommendations (Minute Nos. 8569 to 8571 inclusive) be adopted. CARRIED 13873

This concluded business and the meeting then closed at 10.23 p.m.

CONFIRMED on the12th day of September, 2018.