Agenda of Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee

Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee

Agenda

1 December 2020

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 WITH AN OPTION OF ONLINE CONFERENCING PLATFORM ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS on Tuesday, 1 December 2020.

David Waddell

Chief Executive Officer

For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.

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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.

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2 Committee Minutes

2.1 Minutes of the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee meeting held on 21 October 2020

RECORD NUMBER: 2020/2271

AUTHOR: Nigel Hobden, Manager City Presentation

EXECUTIVE Summary

Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee met on 21 October 2020 and the recommendation from that meeting are provided to the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “7.1 Preserve - Engage with the community to develop plans for growth and development that value the local environment”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee at its meeting held on 21 October 2020.

2 That Council determine recommendation 3.1 from the minutes of the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee meeting of 21 October 2020.

3.1 Updated Charter

1 That the Charter for the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee be adopted with the inclusion of meeting frequency being quarterly on the third Wednesday of the month.

3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee at its meeting held on 21 October 2020 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 Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee held on 21 October 2020

2 PTWCC 21 October 2020 Agenda for InfoCouncil, D20/62599 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee

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

ON 21 October 2020

COMMENCING AT 5.30pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr Reg Kidd (Chairperson), Cr S Nugent, Cr J Hamling (left at 6.10pm), Mr Dennis Croucher, Mr Cyril Smith, Ms Sarah Keir, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Manager City Presentation

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr C Smith/Cr S Nugent

That the apologies be accepted from Mrs Neina Campbell, Mr Brendan Stuart and Mr Neil Jones for the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee meeting on 21 October 2020.

RESOLVED Mr C Smith/Cr S Nugent

That a letter be sent to Gemma McDonald thanking her for her contribution to the committee, wishing her every success and that she keeps in touch.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

Cr Reg Kidd conducted an 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 Cr S Nugent/Mr C Smith

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee held on 20 November 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 Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee meeting held on 20 November 2019.

RESOLVED Cr S Nugent/Mr C Smith

That the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee acknowledge the sad passing of Cr M Previtera and welcome Cr J Hamling.

3 Presentations

3.1 Updated Charter

TRIM Reference: 2020/2049

RECOMMENDATION Cr J Hamling/Ms S Keir

That the Charter for the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee be adopted with the inclusion of meeting frequency being quarterly on the third Wednesday of the month.

4 General Reports

4.1 Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2020/2046

Recommendation Mr C Smith/Ms S Keir

That the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and priorities determined.

The Meeting Closed at 6.45pm.

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2.2 Minutes of the Companion Animal Community Committee - 9 November 2020

RECORD NUMBER: 2020/2344

AUTHOR: Rosemary Reid, Draftsperson

EXECUTIVE Summary

The minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on Monday, 9 November 2020 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 the budget allocation for 2020-2021.

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 9 November 2020.

2 That Council determine recommendations 3.1 and 3.3 from the minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting of 9 November 2020.

3.1.1. That the dog bag and dispenser be relocated to near the access gate at the Showground.

3.1.2. That the good news story regarding the North Orange off leash and responsible pet ownership be published.

3.3.1. That Council investigate the possibility of another location for the off leash area in West Orange.

3.3.2. That Council as part of the planning of green space of the Shiralee subdivision, give consideration to providing an off leash area.

3.3.3 That Council look into using some of the allocated funds for off leash areas to replace the fence at Bloomfield Park along the Bargwanna Road boundary thereby making the area safer for dogs.

3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 9 November 2020 be adopted.

further considerations

Attachments

1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 9 November 2020

2 Agenda of Companion Animal Community Committee of 9 November 2020, D20/70952 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Companion Animals Community Committee

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

ON 9 November 2020

COMMENCING AT 5.30pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr S Nugent (Chairperson), Ms Danielle Haase (6pm), Mr Neil Jones, Mrs Anne Reith, Mrs Susan Sanders, Ms Jan Tallents, Manager Building and Environment, Companion Animal Registrar

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Ms J Tallents/Mr N Jones

That the apologies be accepted from Mrs Pam Davis, Mrs Rosie Rowse, Ms Helen Wood, Director Development Services and Pound Officer for the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting on 9 November 2020.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

The Chairperson conducted an 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 S Sanders/Ms A Reith

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 14 September 2020 (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 14 September 2020.

3 Presentations

3.1 Committee Member updates

TRIM Reference: 2020/2209

Susan Sanders - Reports of Border Collie dog being euthanized after a dog attack. Concerned about this happening. Please investigate.

Anne Reith - RSPCA fundraisers did not go ahead. Christmas Raffle in the plaza will be happening.

Stephen Nugent - new fencing in the Showground around the off leash area is very nice, just need to relocate the dog bag dispenser and bin to the new position of the access gate.

Neil Jones - the good news story about the North Orange off leash area and responsible pet ownership was not followed through from last meeting.

RECOMMENDATION Mr N Jones/Ms S Sanders

1. That the dog bag and dispenser be relocated to near the access gate at the showground.

2. That the good news story regarding the North Orange off leash and responsible pet ownership be published.

3.2 Orange Animal Pound update

TRIM Reference: 2020/2210

The Orange City Pound is nearing completion, just waiting for the drop off cages to be built and then there will be an official opening. The Pound Officer has begun moving in to the building.

RECOMMENDATION Mr N Jones/Ms S Sanders

That the report on the Orange City Pound be accepted.

3.3 Off Leash area- The Escort Way and Lombardy Way

TRIM Reference: 2020/2211

The actual location of the off leash area and the ability to provide parking adjoining this area was discussed and it was decided to investigate the possibility of locating the off leash area adjoining Lombardy Way and Carwoola Drive.

RECOMMENDATION Mr N Jones/ D Haase

1. That Council investigate the possibility of another location for the off leash area in West Orange.

2. That Council as part of the planning of green space of the Shiralee subdivision, give consideration to providing an off leash area.

3. That Council look into using some of the allocated funds for off leash areas to replace the fence at Bloomfield Park along the Bargwanna Road boundary thereby making the area safer for dogs.

3.4 Customer Request Statistics

TRIM Reference: 2020/2219

Discussion on the availability of more comprehensive statistics being kept in regards to Companion Animal programs. Which dogs are repeat offenders. Ranger activity was included in the statistics as requested at the previous meeting.

RECOMMENDATION Mr N Jones/Ms A Reith

That the report on Customer Request statistics be accepted.

RECOMMENDATION Ms A Reith/Mr N Jones

That a vote of thanks be extended to Rosemary Reid for her work for the Companion Animals Community Committee.

The Meeting Closed at 7.10pm