Agenda of Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee

Agenda

3 November 2015

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on Tuesday, 3 November 2015.

Garry Styles

General Manager

For apologies please contact Michelle Catlin on 6393 8246.

Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee 3 November 2015

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.

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.

Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee 3 November 2015

2 Committee Minutes

2.1 Minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee - 19 October 2015

TRIM REFERENCE: 2015/2803

AUTHOR: David Waddell, Director Development Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Companion Animal Community Committee met on 19 October 2015. The recommendations from the meeting are presented 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 “7.2 Our Community – Seek innovative and creative solutions in partnership with key stakeholders that respond to the community’s need for a safe and secure City including infrastructure and activities, recognising the needs of older people and those of younger people”.

Financial Implications

There are significant financial implications for Council in relation to the Recommendation relating to altering the service level provided by Council in relation to cats. Such an increase would require substantial additional resources in both staff numbers and financial support. Such a change in service cannot be managed within the current budget allocations provided to this area of Council.

It is therefore suggested that this item be noted and that a review into the service level of companion animals be undertaken as part of the upcoming 2016/17 budget development process.

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That the costs relating to the management of cats be determined and referred to the 2016/17 budget processes for Council to determine the change in the level of service.

2 That the balance of the recommendations made by the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 19 October 2015 be adopted.

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 beyond that discussed previously in this report.

Attachments

1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 19 October 2015

2 Companion Animals Community Committee Action Plan 2015, D15/5487 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Companion Animals Community Committee

HELD IN Councillor's Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 19 October 2015

COMMENCING AT 4.08PM

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr N Jones (Chairperson), Mrs M Clifford (4.35pm) , Ms P Davis(4.15pm), Ms B Ferguson, Ms L Ferguson, Ms A Reith, Ms S Sanders (4.15pm), Ms J Tallents, Mr J Wills, Director Development Services, Manager Building and Environment, Companion Animal Registrar

Observer: Ms H McPherson

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr J Wills/Ms A Reith

That the apologies be accepted from Ms D Coleman, Dr L Downs, Dr A Taylor, Ms H Wood, for the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting on 19 October 2015.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2 Previous Minutes

RESOLVED - Ms B Ferguson/Ms A Reith

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 6 July 2015 (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 6 July 2015.

3 Presentations

3.1 RSPCA Shelter Report- Marissa Clifford

TRIM Reference: 2015/2723

Verbal report by Ms Clifford noting an increase in cats coming into the shelter, adoption and transfers have also increased. RSPCA produce media releases in December regarding the gifting of animals for Christmas.

RECOMMENDATION Ms M Clifford/Ms B Ferguson

That Council produce media items on the benefits of desexing your animals and concentrate on a cat desexing program this year.

4 General Reports

4.1 Current Companion Animals Works and Projects

TRIM Reference: 2015/2712

RECOMMENDATION Ms A Reith/Ms S Sanders

That it be noted that the Companion Animal Community Committee is concerned that the City is growing and that ranger staff may need to be increased to service the town.

RECOMMENDATION Ms B Ferguson/Mr J Wills

That the Council consider collecting stray cats in the same manner as is now undertaken with dogs.

RECOMMENDATION Cr N Jones/Ms A Reith

That the Council undertake a publicity campaign outlining responsible pet ownership in the month of december.

4.2 Companion Animals Community Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2015/2599

RECOMMENDATION Cr N Jones/Mr J Wills

That the Companion Animals Community Committee Action Plan be review and updated with consideration by members as to what they would like to achieve in the coming year.

The Meeting Closed at 5.45pm

Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee 3 November 2015

2.1 Minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee - 19 October 2015

Attachment 1 Companion Animals Community Committee Action Plan 2015

D15/5487

Companion Animals Community Committee

Action Plan

Date	Action	Who	Community Strategic Plan reference	Budget status	Start	End	Update/Completed
19 October 2015	Council to consider appointing an additional Ranger	Manager Building and Environment	Strategy 7.2	Current	19/10/2015		To be considered
19 October 2015	Council to undertake a range of media releases.	Manager Building and Environment	Strategy 7.2	Current	19/10/2015	31/12/2015	Media articles to be produced.
19 October 2015	Council to consider picking up stray cats.	Manager Building and Environment	Strategy 7.2	Current	19/10/15		To be considered
6 July 2015	Report to Committee Service Level relating to management of companion animals (cats)	Manager Building and Environment	Strategy 7.2	Current	6/7/2015	19/10/15	Completed