Services Policy Committee

 

Agenda

 

3 July 2018

 

 

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Services Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on Tuesday, 3 July 2018.

 

 

Garry Styles

General Manager

 

For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.

    

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                                3 July 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 Ageing and Access Community Committee - 18 April 2018. 5

2.2            Minutes of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee - 28 May 2018  13

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                                3 July 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 Services Policy Committee at this meeting.

 


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2       Committee Minutes

2.1     Minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee - 18 April 2018

RECORD NUMBER:       2018/1099

AUTHOR:                       Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting held on 18 April 2018 are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “5.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure facilities and programs meet changing lifestyle and social needs”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

1        That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Ageing and Access Community Committee at its meeting of 18 April 2018.

2        That Council determine recommendations 3.1, 3.2 and 4.1 from the minutes.

3        That the remainder of the minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting of 18 April 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 Ageing and Access Community Committee held on 18 April 2018

2        Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan, D18/21420

 



ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Ageing and Access Community Committee

HELD IN COUNCILLOR’S WORKROOM, CIVIC CENTRE, BYNG STREET, Orange

ON 18 April 2018

COMMENCING AT 10:00 am


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr Kevin Duffy (Chairperson), Cr Joanne McRae, Mr Darryl Curran, Mr Matthew Goodacre, Ms Sue Duchnaj, Mr Joel Everett, Mr Tony Gosper, Ms Maureen Morgan, Director Community Recreation and Cultural Services, Community Services Manager, Works Manager, Community Development and Support Coordinator, Community Support and Resource Officer.

 

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                                   Cr J McRae/Mr M Goodacre

That the apologies be accepted from Cr Sam Romano, Ms Nanette Fogarty, Mrs Kim Gray, Mrs Lina Moffitt, Ms Samantha Rath, Central West Sector Support and Development Officer for the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting on 18 April 2018.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

Cr Duffy conducted the Acknowledgment 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 S Duchnaj/Mr M Goodacre

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Ageing and Access Community Committee held on 22 February 2018 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting held on 22 February 2018.

 

3       Presentations

3.1     Code of Conduct

TRIM Reference:        2018/869

RECOMMENDATION                                                                  Mrs M Morgan/Mr T Gosper

That the members of the Ageing and Access Community Committee read and sign the Code of Conduct acknowledgment form and return it to Orange City Council.

 

3.2     Areas Requiring Footpath Installation

TRIM Reference:        2018/876

The Committee were informed that the Your Say section of the Orange City Council website features Council’s four year footpath plan. 

RECOMMENDATION

1               That Council investigate the installation of a footpath in Anson Street between Matthews Avenue and Phillip Street in the vicinity of Bletchington Public School.

2               That Council investigate the installation of a footpath in Franklin Road between Lords Place and Anson Street.

3               That the Works Manager provide a report on these investigations to the Committee at the next meeting to be held on 27 June 2018.

 

4       General Reports

4.1     Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference:        2018/870

Recommendation                                                                    Ms S Duchnaj/Mr D Curran

1               That the Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan be updated with the actions identified during the meeting held on 18 April 2018.

2               That the actions included in the Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan be noted.

 

 

The Meeting Closed at 10:48 AM.

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                                                          3 July 2018

2.1                       Minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee - 18 April 2018

Attachment 1      Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan

D18/21420

Ageing and Access Community Committee

Action Plan

The Ageing and Access Community Committee will take a strategic approach to access across the Local Government Area of Orange

Action

Who

Delivery/Operational Plan reference

Cost implications

Resourcing implications

Start

End

Update/Completed

Provide a report on the investigation into the installation of tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI’s) in areas where kerb ramps cannot meet Australian Standards and in areas of high pedestrian traffic

Works Manager

7.2 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

 

 

18/04/2018

 

 

Review the location and street furniture throughout the central business district of Orange

Works Manager

7.2 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

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure the enforcement of Council’s Outdoor Dining Areas Policy and Guidelines

Manager City Presentation

7.2 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure Council’s reporting mechanisms, including Customer Service and website, are accessible   

Communications Team, Customer Service Team Leader

7.2 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investigate the provision of travel training for older people who have recently lost their drivers’ licence

Community Development and Support Coordinator

7.2 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investigate the provision of inclusive playgrounds across the city of Orange

Director Community Recreation and Cultural Services

7.2 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review the provision of accessible car parks across the Orange central business district including in the vicinity of Service NSW

Works Manager

7.2 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

 

 

 

5/6/18

The provision of accessible car parking spaces across the CBD will be reviewed as part of the CBD upgrade as provided for in Councils adopted Operational and Delivery plan over the next two years where $30M has been allocated.

Traffic committee considered the area around services NSW at its meeting of 8 June 2018 as follows.

3.4 DISABLED CAR PARKING AVAILABILITY AT SERVICE NSW

TRIM: 2018/1097

RECOMMENDATION Sgt M Hevers/Mr D Vant

1 That Council defer any action on disabled car parking at Service NSW pending submission of the disabled parking strategy.

2 That interim access improvement works and maintenance be undertaken to the existing disabled facilities in Kite Street near Service NSW pending submission of the disabled parking strategy.

Ensure the Orange City Council website is accessible

Manager Information Services

7.2 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

 

 

 

 

 

 


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2.2     Minutes of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee - 28 May 2018

TRIM REFERENCE:        2018/1584

AUTHOR:                       Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee met on 28 May 2018 and the recommendations from that meeting are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “3.2 Live - Partner with key stakeholders to deliver infrastructure and activities that improve the safety and security of the community.”

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

1        That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee at its meeting of 28 may 2018.

2        That Council determine recommendation 4.2 from the minutes of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee meeting of 28 May 2018.

3        That the remainder of the minutes of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee Meeting of 28 May 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 Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee held on 28 May 2018

2        CSCPC 28 May 2018 Agenda, D18/32952

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                                3 July 2018

2.2                       Minutes of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee - 28 May 2018

Attachment 1      CSCPC 28 May 2018 Agenda


ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee

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

ON 28 MAY 2018

COMMENCING AT 5.30pm


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr J Hamling (Chairperson), Cr J McRae (Deputy Mayor), Cr T Mileto, Mr Ron Gander, Mr Sam Nelson, Mr Frederick Maw, Mr Bill Kelly, Mr Gavin Hillier, Chief Inspector Peter Atkins, Detective Inspector Bruce Grassick, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Community Services Manager, Road Safety Officer.

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                                         Mr R Gander/Cr J McRae

That the apology be accepted from Mr Matthew Chisholm for the Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee meeting on 28 May 2018.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

An acknowledgement of Country was conducted by Cr Hamling

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

Nil 

2       Previous Minutes

RESOLVED                                                                                           Cr T Mileto/Cr J McRae

1               That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee held on 26 February 2018 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record.

2               That it be noted that Mr Bill Kelly did not receive notification of the first meeting of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee on 26 February as he was unaware that prior committee members were required to submit an Expression of Interest to be included in the new committee.

3       Presentations

3.1     Report by CENTRAL WEST POLICE DISTRICT

TRIM Reference:        2018/1190

Detective Inspector Grassick:

With the restructuring of the NSW Police Commands, the Canobolas Local Area Command is now known as the Central West Police District, which covers a very large area.

Molong, Manildra and Cumnock crime related Statistics:

·         Reported criminal activity in the Molong, Manildra and Cumnock areas are all under target levels (positive). A counterfeiter operating from Molong has recently been arrested in Newcastle. Charges have been laid and awaiting a court decision.

Orange crime related Statistics for March and April:

·         Two robberies have occurred in Orange, with 100% arrest rate. Orange has also seen a slight increase in break and enter of a dwelling during April, though numbers are down for the May period. There has been an increase in malicious damage offences since April, with over 80% occurring in residential homes. Some are Domestic Violence related and some are related to assault offences. There has been a slight increase in Steal from Motor Vehicle offences and Steal Motor Vehicle offences, with a decrease in the number of stolen vehicles being burnt out from June 2017. There has been an increase in the incidents of drug detection with more targeted person searches being conducted.

Police are seeking assistance in educating the community on the importance of securing their vehicles and personal property, particularly trades people with an increase of tools being stolen from vehicles. Promotional material is available from the Orange Police Station.

Chief Inspector Atkins:

·         Bicycle engraving sessions conducted have not been well attended. A new program will be rolled out to schools with the hope to improve the response.

·         The new Central West Police District is well resourced with more police available for operational duty on bikes around town.

·         Licenced premises are going well with minimal police involvement.

·         Private parties have resulted in a few issues and police interaction.

·         The Community Safety Precinct Committee meeting will be held at 10am on 7 June in the Councillors Workroom in the Orange City Council Civic Centre. Community members and organisations are all invited.

·         Mock crash will be held in September in Orange. The Crime Prevention Officer will undergo training and partner with Council and other organisations to provide a successful experiential education session.

RECOMMENDATION                                                                           Cr J McRae/Cr T Mileto

That the verbal reports given by the Central West Police District be noted.

 

3.2     Liquor Accord Update

TRIM Reference:        2018/1191

Mr Kelly reported that The Honourable Paul Toole, Member for Bathurst, Minster for Lands and Forestry and Minister for Racing, had launched the ‘Ask for Angela’ program at the Liquor Accord meeting. Orange is only the fourth Local Government Area in NSW to host the program, which provides safety for people experiencing unsafe online dating encounters when meeting people in hotels. There have been no reports for requests for help to date.

Statistics for alcohol related crime in licenced venues over the past 8 years are 45% lower. Several committee members praised the combined efforts of the Police, Council, Liquor Accord and local hoteliers for this result.

RSA Marshals in hotels are not required by the Liquor Accord, however they may be required as Conditions of Licence.

RECOMMENDATION                                                                         Mr R Gander/Mr F Maw

That the verbal report given on the Liquor Accord Update be noted.

 

4       General Reports

4.1     PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT REPORT - 1 JULY TO 31 DECEMBER 2017

TRIM REFERENCE:        2018/571

 

The Parental Responsibility Act Report was discussed. Orange City Council plan to continue their support of this legislation and make application for reinstatement of the Orange Operational Area once the current legislation period expires.

Recommendation                                                                        Cr J McRae/Mr R Gander

That the report by the Manager Community Services on the implementation of the Children (Protection and Parental Responsibility) Act 1997 – July to December 2017 be acknowledged.

 

4.2     Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference:        2018/1192

 

The Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services advised that funding grants have been submitted for increased lighting, CCTV and bollards across Orange regions.

Recommendation                                                                          Mr B Kelly/Mr S Nelson

1               That the Action Plan be updated with discussion by the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee on the Action Plan items.

2               That the contents of the Action Plan be noted.

 

The Meeting Closed at 6.20pm.

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Services Policy Committee                                                                                                          3 July 2018

2.2                       Minutes of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee - 28 May 2018

Attachment 1      CSCPC 28 May 2018 Agenda

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