Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee
Agenda
7 May 2019
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, 7 May 2019.
Garry Styles
General Manager
For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.
Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee 7 May 2019
2.1 Minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee - 4 March 2019
2.2 Minutes of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee Meeting - 12 April 2019
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. |
RECORD NUMBER: 2019/620
AUTHOR: Mark Hodges, Manager Building and Environment
EXECUTIVE Summary
The minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on the 4 March 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
Within Committee budget allocation.
Policy and Governance Implications
NIl
1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 4 March 2019. 2 That Council determine recommendations 3.2, 3.3 and 4.1 from the minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting of 4 March 2019 being: 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 4 March 2019 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 4 March 2019
2 CACC 4 March 2019 Agenda, D19/25367⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Companion Animals Community Committee
HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 4 March 2019
COMMENCING AT 5.31pm
Attendance
Cr S Nugent (Chairperson), Mr Neil Jones, Mrs Anne Reith, Mrs Susan Sanders, Ms Jasmine Smart, Ms Jan Tallents, Mr John Wills, Ms Helen Wood, Director Development Services, Manager Building and Environment, Companion Animal Registrar
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
RESOLVED Ms J Tallents/Mr J Wills That the apologies be accepted from Ms Debra Coleman, Mrs Pam Davis, Ms Adrienne Hiskens, for the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting on 4 March 2019. |
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 3 December 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 Companion Animals Community Committee meeting held on 3 December 2018. |
3.4 Action Plan TRIM Reference: 2019/417 |
RECOMMENDATION Ms S Sanders/Mr J Wills That the report on the Action Plan of the Companion Animals Community Committee be acknowledged.
|
4 Presentations
The Meeting Closed at 7.04pm
RECORD NUMBER: 2019/835
AUTHOR: David Waddell, Director Development Services
EXECUTIVE Summary
The Environmental Sustainability Community Committee met on 12 April 2019 and the recommendations from that 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 Preserve - Ensure best practice use of renewable energy options for Council and community projects”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee at its meeting held on 12 April 2019. 2 That Council resolve recommendations 3.1 to 3.7 from the minutes of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee meeting of 12 April 2019 being: 3.1 That: 1 The ESCC acknowledge the Council staff for their involvement in the tour. 2 An extended tour of the full Ophir Road facility and the facility at Euchareena Road be organised for sometime in the future. 3.2 That 1 The water update information presented by Council’s Water and Sewerage Strategic Manager be acknowledged by the Committee. 2 Further investigation be done in regards to smart water meters for residental sectors in the City. 3.3 That the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee present their ideas by email in regards to the development of a Sustainability Rewards Scheme for Businesses to the Director Development Services. 3.4 That the Committee create a Zero-Emissions Vehicles sub-committee, following interest of four Committee Members present. 3.5 That 1 A report is prepared for Council in relation to the requirements for an Energy Conference event to happen in Orange in 2020. 2 The report information presented by Robert Alford is acknowledged. 3.6 That 1 All Members of the ESCC complete a background questionnaire and Council staff investigate the creation of a Committee Database. 2 The Sub-Committees of the ESCC work in conjunction with one another to prepare a project update for 2018/19. 3.7 That 1 Council’s Environmental Sustainability Community Committee investigate and prepare a report on Orange transitioning to a Water Sensitive City 2 An investigation into future development of the Stormwater Harvesting Scheme be included in the Council’s review of the Integrated Water Cycle Management (ICWM) report when it is next updated 3 The ESCC request a report be prepared by Council staff on implementing mandatory water tank installation for new developments and how this correlates with the current water management the city has in place 4 Discussion items/reports on Permeable Surfaces and Kearneys/McFawn Place Project are presented at the next committee meeting. 5 The remainder of the report be acknowledged. 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee at its meeting held on 12 April 2019 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 Environmental Sustainability Community Committee held on 12 April 2019
2 ESCC 12 April 2019 Agenda, D19/25234⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Environmental Sustainability Community Committee
HELD IN Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 12 April 2019
COMMENCING AT 8.03am
1 Introduction
Attendance
Cr J McRae, Cr M Previtera, Ms Shahreen Alford, Mr Robert Alford, , Mrs Neina Campbell, Mr Ronald Finch, Mrs Kate Hook, Mr Andrew Kennedy, Ms Melanie McDonell, Mrs Anne Salter, Mr Cyril Smith, Mr Peter West, Director Development Services, Manager City Presentation, Manager Waste Services and Technical Support, Water and Sewerage Strategic Manager.
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
RECOMMENDATION Mr C Smith/Mr A Kennedy That the apologies be accepted from Cr S Nugent (Chairperson), Mrs Melissa Brown, Mr Gavin Hillier, Mr Daniel Fock, Mr Nick King, Dr David Mallard and Ms Kate Willoughby for the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee meeting on 12 April 2019. |
** In the absence of the Chairperson, Cr M Previtera chaired the meeting **
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
RECOMMENDATION Mr C Smith/Mr A Kennedy That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee held on 8 February 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 Environmental Sustainability Community Committee meeting held on 8 February 2019. |
MATTER ARISING Director Development Services gave an update that the two NRMA superchargers have gone through Essential Energy approvals and are currently out for tender. |
** The committee resolved to deal with items 3.3 and 3.4 first **
** The General Manager arrived at the meeting with the time being 8.52am **
THE GENERAL MANAGER PRESENTED A REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ALTERNATE ENERGY.
** The General Manager left the meeting with the time being 9.16am **
That the 2013 ICWM report be distributed to members of the ESCC by Water and Sewerage Strategic Manager at or before the next meeting. |
The Meeting Closed at 9.54AM.