Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee
Agenda
6 July 2021
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that an Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on Tuesday, 6 July 2021.
David Waddell
Chief Executive Officer
For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.
Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee 6 July 2021
2.1 Minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee - 10 May 2021
3.1 Council's Community Engagement Program
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: 2021/1162
AUTHOR: Rosemary Reid, Draftsperson
EXECUTIVE Summary
The minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee held on 10 May 2021 are provide 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 “6.2 Live - Ensure that infrastructure exists for the safe exercising of domestic dogs”.
Financial Implications
Within the 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 10 May 2021. 2 That Council determine recommendations 3.2,3.3 and 3.4 from the minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting of 10 May 2021. 3.2 That the report be accepted and that a visit for Committee members be organised. 3.3 That the report be accepted and further summarised parts of the Companion Animals Act be included at the next meeting. 3.4 I. That Council investigate the position of the gate and seating at Anzac Park off leash. II. That Council proceed with the off leash fencing area on Ridley Oval adjoining Little Warrendine Street including seating and tree planting. 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 10 May 2021 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 CACC Minutes,10 May 2021
2 CACC Agenda, 10 May 2021, D21/25149⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Companion Animals Community Committee
HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 10 May 2021
COMMENCING AT 5.30pm
Attendance
Cr S Nugent (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto, Ms Danielle Haase, Mr Neil Jones, Mrs Anne Reith, Mrs Susan Sanders, Ms Jan Tallents, Ms Helen Wood, Manager Building and Environment and Companion Animal Registrar.
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
RESOLVED Ms J Tallents/Ms D Haase That the apologies be accepted from Mrs Pam Davis and the Pound Officer for the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting on 10 May 2021. |
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
TRIM Reference: 2021/920 |
RECOMMENDATION Ms S Sanders/Mr N Jones That the report on Customer Request Statistics be accepted. |
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Unfortunately Council was unsuccessful with the RSPCA Keeping Cats Safe at Home Grant although we were commended for our application.
2. The Cat Desexing program funded to the value of $5000 by the Companion Animals Community Committee is underway and so far 14 female cats and 12 male cats are booked in for desexing.
3. Reports of a dog attack occurring in Summer Street on Monday 3 May were raised (follow up to this there were no reports of this attack to Council).
The Meeting Closed at 7pm.
RECORD NUMBER: 2021/929
AUTHOR: Roger Smith, Natural Resources Coordinator
EXECUTIVE Summary
Orange City Council runs a successful Environmental Community Engagement Program targeting a range of community groups including residential groups, school groups, business groups, special needs groups and sporting organisations. The environmental benefits of the program include increased biodiversity as well as improved harbour and habitat for local animal species and erosion control and mitigation in the local landscape. The program also assists with empowering community members with basic knowledge and skills regarding native plant and animal identification whilst also building capacity of those community members.
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “1.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure recreation opportunities and facilities meet changing needs”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
That Council note the report and attached presentation on Council’s Community Engagement Program. |
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
Please see attached presentation.
1 Community Engagement Presentation, D21/24530⇩