ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee

 

Agenda

 

3 April 2018

 

 

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 April 2018.

 

 

Garry Styles

General Manager

 

For apologies please contact Michelle Catlin on 6393 8246.

    

 


Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee                                   3 April 2018

Agenda

  

1                Introduction.. 3

1.1            Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests. 3

2                Committee Minutes. 5

2.1            Minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee. 5

3                General Reports. 9

3.1            Cities Power Partnership Pledges. 9

 


Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee                                   3 April 2018

 

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 April 2018

 

 

2       Committee Minutes

2.1     Minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee

RECORD NUMBER:       2018/666

AUTHOR:                       David Waddell, Director Development Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee held on 5 March 2018 are provided to the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee for adoption.

There are no recommendations seeking action or funding arising from this meeting.

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

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

1    That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 5 March 2018.

2    That the minutes of the meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 5 March 2018 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.

 

Attachments

1        Minutes of the Meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 5 March 2018

 



ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Companion Animals Community Committee

HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 5 March 2018

COMMENCING AT 5.33pm


 1      IntroductioN

Attendance

Cr S Nugent (Chairperson), Miss Adrienne Hiskens, Mr Neil Jones, Mrs Anne Reith, Mrs Susan Sanders, Ms Jan Tallents, Mr John Wills, Ms Helen Wood, Manager Building and Environment, Companion Animal Registrar.

Guest – Jasmine Smart from Australian Animal League

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                                              Ms A Reith/Mr J Wills

That the apologies be accepted from Mrs Pam Davis for the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting on 5 March 2018.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

 

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

 

2       Previous Minutes

Nil

 

3       Presentations

3.1     Council Pound

TRIM Reference:        2018/376

The Manager Building and Environment updated the Committee on the current status of the Council Pound, including the proposal to use Canobolas Family Pet Hospital as a collection point for stray animals and the use of a new facebook page to identify found pets and reunite them with their owners. Council is also investigating a relationship with Bathurst Council in a regional pound.

 

RECOMMENDATION                                                                             Mr N Jones/Mr J Wills

That the Committee acknowledge the update on the Council pound and the difficulties around this issue.

 

4       General Reports

4.1     Code of Conduct

TRIM Reference:        2018/370

RECOMMENDATION                                                                         Ms  Hiskens /Ms A Reith

That the Companion Animal Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Conduct, and members commit to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct at all times while on Committee/Council business.

 

 

4.2     Code of Meeting Practice

TRIM Reference:        2018/371

RECOMMENDATION                                                                         Mr J Wills/Ms S Sanders

That the Companion Animal Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Meeting Practice and commit to conduct meetings in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.

 

 

4.3     Committee Charter

TRIM Reference:        2018/373

RECOMMENDATION                                                                         Cr S Nugent/Mr N Jones

That the Charter for the Companion Animal Community Committee be held over until the next meeting as the Charter was not attached to the agenda.

 

 

4.4     Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference:        2018/374

RECOMMENDATION                                                                           Mr N Jones/Ms A Reith

That the Companion Animal Community Committee consider and discuss items to be included on the Action Plan, and suggestions for these items be emailed to the Committee Clerk for discussion and inclusion on the action plan at the next meeting.

 

 

 

4.5     Meeting dates and times

TRIM Reference:        2018/375

RECOMMENDATION                                                                           Mr N Jones/Ms A Reith

That the Companion Animal Community Committee meet quarterly on 4 June 2018, 3 September 2018, 3 December 2018 at 5.30pm in the Councillor’s Workroom.

 

 

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE                                                                                                 

It was requested that a set of Council Companion Animal Brochures be given to all members at the next meeting.

 

 The Meeting Closed at 7.00pm

  


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3       General Reports

3.1     Cities Power Partnership Pledges

RECORD NUMBER:       2018/711

AUTHOR:                       David Waddell, Director Development Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

Council will recall joining the Cities Power Partnership in 2017, along with over 70 other Councils. Staff have been liaising with the CPP team over the last two months to formalise our membership.

The next steps in the process of membership involve:

1        Submission of text and images for our website profile page.

2        Council media/communications contact.

3        Knowledge Hub - the CPP Knowledge Hub is an online resource consisting of over 200 fact sheets, guides, case studies, videos and reports to help you implement carbon emissions reduction projects. The resources are classified under the four topic areas of Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Transport, and Work Together and Influence. There is also a search function for quick reference.

4        Power Analytics tool - Up to two staff will get logins to use the Power Analytics tool. This tool allows you to measure potential emissions reductions, energy savings and cost savings of projects.

5        Monthly newsletters and professional development webinars. The newsletters provide updates on key project news, events, media wins, relevant Climate Council research reports and invitations to the monthly training webinars. Past webinar topics have included low carbon project financing, QLD's EV charging infrastructure rollout case study, energy procurement and the power analytics tool.

6        The joining of Orange City Council with two other member councils for collaborative purposes.

The most significant next step, however, is the consideration of five Pledges under the CPP. The Environmental Sustainability Community Committee (ESCC) met in February 2018 and a sub group has put forward the five pledges they recommend the full Council now consider. The full ESSC has subsequently agreed to these being the recommended five pledges.

The five pledges suggested for full Council adoption are as follows:

1        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.

2        Public lighting can use a large proportion of a city’s energy budget - roll out energy efficient lighting (particularly street lighting) across the municipality.

3        Ensure that new developments are designed to maximise public and active transport use, and are designed to support electric vehicle uptake.


 

4        Set city-level renewable energy or emissions reduction targets and sustainable energy policies to provide a common goal and shared expectations for local residents and businesses.

5        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.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “1.1 Our City - Provide easily obtainable information on the legal responsibilities of Councillors, Council staff and the community”.

Financial Implications

Each of these pledges have resourcing and budget implications, some of which may be significant, Staff will bring back an assessment of impacts in due course. Additionally, some thought on the likely scope of actioning the pledges will be necessary to establish impacts. Council is not in the position to resolve a position to support the pledges without understanding the financial and resourcing implications. The recommendation below is structured around noting the pledges, assessing the impacts and then bringing a report to Council for determination.

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

1        That Council note the five Cities Power Partnership pledges recommended by the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee outlined in the report by the Director Development Services.

2        That the resourcing and financial implications and scope for the pledges be assessed and reported to Council.

 

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

The five pledges endorsed by the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee are shown in the table below, along with potential issues and pathways to achieving these.

Top 5 Pledges
(as decided by the Working Group and endorsed by ESCC)

Category/Number

Staff Comments

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.

Renewable Energy

5

Council is on this path with the depot, child care and aquatic centre projects, and more planned. A target needs to be set by Council as part of endorsing this pledge.

Public lighting can use a large proportion of a city’s energy budget - roll out energy efficient lighting (particularly street lighting) across the municipality.

Energy Efficiency

3

Council is part of the Southern Lights Project being driven by CENTROC. In addition, Council will need to endorse the use of LED lighting in all new subdivisions if this pledge is adopted (Shiralee has LED street lighting).

Ensure that new developments are designed to maximise public and active transport use, and are designed to support electric vehicle uptake.

Sustainable Transport

4

Fast-charging Infrastructure could be incorporated under this pledge. Staff are already in consultation with Tesla and the NRMA on obtaining a fast charger in Orange. The Shiralee subdivision set the benchmark for new subdivisions in this regard. In adopting this pledge Council will empower staff to seek more from developers.

Set city-level renewable energy or emissions reduction targets and sustainable energy policies to provide a common goal and shared expectations for local residents and businesses.

Working Together and Influence

1

Staff will use the CPP network of councils to research what level of target is achievable and how the city wide rollout of targets can be encouraged.

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.

Work Together and Influence

4

This would be driven by staff, website material, forums and dissemination of information as a starting point.

 

Attachments

1          Cities Power Partnership - Information for Councils, D17/38944

  


Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee                                      3 April 2018

3.1                       Cities Power Partnership Pledges

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