Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee
Agenda
7 November 2019
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that an Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on Thursday, 7 November 2019.
David Waddell
Chief Executive Officer
For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.
Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee 7 November 2019
2.1 Minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee meeting of the 2 September 2019
3.1 Cities Power Partnership and Energy Matters
1 Introduction
1.1 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
The provisions of Chapter 14 of the Local Government Act, 1993 (the Act) regulate the way in which Councillors and designated staff of Council conduct themselves to ensure that there is no conflict between their private interests and their public role.
The Act prescribes that where a member of Council (or a Committee of Council) has a direct or indirect financial (pecuniary) interest in a matter to be considered at a meeting of the Council (or Committee), that interest must be disclosed as soon as practicable after the start of the meeting and the reasons given for declaring such interest.
As members are aware, the provisions of the Local Government Act restrict any member who has declared a pecuniary interest in any matter from participating in the discussion or voting on that matter, and requires that member to vacate the Chamber.
Council’s Code of Conduct provides that if members have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict must be disclosed. The Code of Conduct also provides for a number of ways in which a member may manage non pecuniary conflicts of interest.
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Recommendation It is recommended that Committee Members now disclose any conflicts of interest in matters under consideration by the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee at this meeting. |
RECORD NUMBER: 2019/2136
AUTHOR: Mark Hodges, Manager Building and Environment
EXECUTIVE Summary
The minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on the 2 September 2019 are provided to the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee for adoption.
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “6.1 Live - Provide services and facilities that enable Council to fulfil its obligations under the Companion Animal Act”.
Financial Implications
The proposed development of the North Orange Off Leash Park will be within the budget allocation of the Companion Animals Community Committee for 2019-2020.
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
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1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Companion Animal Community Committee at its meeting held on 2 September 2019. 2 That Council determine recommendations {3.2, 3.4 and 3.5} from the minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee meeting of 2 September 2019. Item 3.2 That construction of the North Orange off leash area (Webb Street) be carried out within the Committee budget allocation for this financial year. This should provide for fencing, signage, bins and water fountains. Further work to be done as the budget allows. Item 3.4 That the companion animal events be advertised on the Council What’s On page by the organisers of the events. Item 3.5 That an education program using the existing Council brochures be carried out in surrounding areas of the wetlands by the Ploughmans Wetlands Care Group. 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee at its meeting held on 2 September 2019 be adopted.
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further considerations
Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.
Attachments
1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 2 September 2019
2 CACC 2 September 2019 Agenda, D19/64394⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Companion Animals Community Committee
HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 2 September 2019
COMMENCING AT 5.30pm
Attendance
Cr S Nugent (Chairperson), Mr Neil Jones, Mrs Anne Reith, Mrs Susan Sanders, Ms Jasmine Smart, Ms Helen Wood, Acting Director Development Services, Companion Animal Registrar
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
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That the apologies be accepted from Ms D. Coleman, Mrs P. Davis, Ms A Hiskens and Ms J. Tallents for the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting on 2 September 2019. Mr John Wills tendered his resignation from the Committee on 27 August 2019. |
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
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That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 3 June 2019 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting held on 3 June 2019. |
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TRIM Reference: 2019/1810 |
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RECOMMENDATION Ms A Reith/Ms S Sanders That the report on the Customer Request Statistics and Dog Attacks by breed be accepted. |
GENERAL BUSINESS.
Thank you to Mr John Wills for being a valuable member of the Companion Animal Community Committee over the past years.
The committee would like an additional dog rubbish bin at Bloomfield park on the Huntley Road end, also an additional sign “dogs must be on a lead” at the Bargwanna Road entrance to Gosling Creek Reserve. The Ploughmans Wetlands Care Group have also requested an additional garbage bin and dog bag dispenser in Stirling Avenue adjacent to the pathway entrance to the Ploughmans Wetlands.
The Meeting Closed at 6.58pm
Attachment 1 CACC 2 September 2019 Agenda
RECORD NUMBER: 2019/2285
AUTHOR: David Waddell, Chief Executive Officer
EXECUTIVE Summary
On 1 May 2018 Council resolved as follows:
RESOLVED - 18/202 Cr S Nugent/Cr M Previtera
1 That in accordance with Council’s commitment to the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) and in the interests of Council leading by example in responsible energy consumption, Council adopt the following five pledges as a framework for future renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport projects:
· Power Council operations by renewables, directly (with solar PV or wind), or by purchasing Greenpower (from electricity retailers). Set targets to increase the level of renewable power for Council operations over time.
· Adopt best practice energy efficiency measures across all Council buildings, and support community facilities to adopt these measures.
· Public lighting can use a large proportion of a City’s energy budget - roll out energy efficient lighting (particularly street lighting) across the municipality.
· Ensure that new developments are designed to maximize public and active transport use, and are designed to support electric vehicle uptake
· Implement an education and behaviour change program to influence the behaviour of Council officers, local residents and businesses within the municipality to drive the shift to renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport.
2 That any Council projects proposed in support of the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) Pledges which require resources not currently budgeted, come before Council for consideration and adoption subject to Council staff analysis and recommendation.
This report addresses progress on the Cities Power Partnership pledges
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “7.2 Preserve - Ensure best practice use of renewable energy options for Council and community projects”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
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That the report by the Chief Executive Officer be noted. |
further considerations
Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
This report updates the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee on matters relating to energy.
Electric Vehicles
The only gain in the transport area is OCC’s push to accept the NRMA vehicle charger and the procurement of our first electric Kona vehicle. Staff with leaseback are to be told that an electric car is now an option for staff.
Chiller in Civic Centre
The recent installation of new chillers in the Civic Centre will see immediate gains in energy efficiency.
Pool
As part of the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) staff have contacted the City of Parramatta Council and established a partnership around their new aquatic centre. Staff will travel to Parramatta once the new Aquatic centre manager is recruited in order to gain knowledge on best practise.
It is notable that the CPP partnership model has been discontinued.
Lighting
The Southern Lights project has been signed off with a $2,500,000 spend and annual savings of $500,000 to be gained (not to mention the greenhouse savings) – the rollout is expected in the next quarter.
New under-awning lights will be installed along Summer Street in the form of Whiteway LEDs.
Electricity Procurement
Member Councils of the Central NSW Joint Organisation (CNSWJO) (formerly Centroc) have been procuring electricity collaboratively for over 10 years. In the past this has provided substantial cost savings to members.
The procurement of electricity is complex and challenging for Councils, for example the short timeframes to accept prices offered by retailers is typically 2 business days which is outside the Council meeting timeframes for even an extra-ordinary meeting. Reasons around the short timeframe are that retail offers are based on a fast-moving futures market. If Councils were to seek a longer timeframe for the acceptance of offers, a large risk component is likely to be added to the price by the retailer.
The contracts for small tariff sites (< 100MWh p.a.), large contract sites (> 100MWh p.a.) and street lighting expire on 31 December 2019. Councils are now participating in a new procurement process for the supply of electricity for new contracts to commence on 1 January 2020. Sourced Energy has been engaged to conduct this process on behalf of CNSWJO members.
Councils now have the opportunity to include a renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the procurement process for the supply of electricity. Council resolved to contribute a minimum of 20% of the load to the renewable energy PPA, where financially advantageous to Council.
Strategically this would align with the Community Strategic Plan and Economic Development Community Committee goals.
Sustainability Officer
The CEO has approved recruitment of a fulltime Sustainability Officer. This Officer will have the responsibility of driving energy reduction and renewables along with other Sustainability matters (waste, biodiversity, water).
Solar
Staff continue to spec projects to include solar – a notable example is the new Animal Shelter that is now under construction and the Airport Carpark/Terminal which will see solar placed on the weather shelters over the carpark.
A solar/battery project is being developed for the Terminal Roof itself under grant funding.
More solar under the Aquatic Centre PPA is being investigated.
