Ordinary Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a
meeting of Burwood Council will be held in the Conference Room, Level 1, 2
Conder Street, Burwood on Tuesday 26 March 2024 at 6:00 PM to consider the
matters contained in the attached Agenda.
The public gallery will be open for
those wishing to observe the meeting. In addition, an opportunity to observe
the meeting via audio visual link will also be made available.
Public Forum
A public forum will be held at
6:00pm, prior to the commencement of the meeting, to allow members of the
public to make oral submissions about an item on the Agenda for the meeting.
The opportunity will also be provided to speak via audio visual link.
Anyone wishing to address Council
during the public forum will need to register by 2:00pm on the day of the
meeting. A person wishing to speak must indicate the item of business on the
Agenda they wish to speak on and whether they wish to speak ‘for’ or
‘against’ the item. Registrations to speak can be lodged on Council’s
website.
The Council Meeting will commence
immediately after the conclusion of the Public Forum. In the event there are no
speakers registered, the Public Forum will not be held and the Council Meeting will
commence promptly at 6:00pm.
Tommaso Briscese
General Manager
Council meeting
room
Agenda
For an Ordinary Meeting of Burwood Council to be
held in the Conference Room, Level 1, 2 Conder Street, Burwood on Tuesday
26 March 2024 immediately after the Public Forum commencing at 6.00pm.
1. Prayer
2. Acknowledgement
of Country
3. Statement
of Ethical Obligations
4. Apologies
5. Declarations
of Interest
6. Declaration
of Political Donations
7. Confirmation
of Minutes
8. Mayoral
Minutes
9. General
Business
Mayoral Minutes
(Item MMX/24) Heritage
and Governance – Transport Orientated Development Program (TOD) –
Croydon Precinct [To be circulated as a Late Paper]
(Item MM1/24) Proposed
LGA Boundary Adjustment – Croydon – Burwood/Inner West Boundary.................................................................................................... 5
General Business
(Item 14/24) Draft
Youth Action Plan 2024-2027 - For Adoption................................... 7
(Item 20/24) Investment
Report as at 31 January 2024 and 29 February 2024......... 53
(Item 15/24) National
General Assembly of Local Government and the Australian Placemaking Summit 2024
- Conference Attendance............................ 61
(Item 17/24) Amendment
of Council meeting schedule............................................... 63
(Item 18/24) Expansion
of Burwood's Pop-Up Market Offerings................................. 65
(Item 16/24) Answers
to Questions on Notice............................................................. 68
Reports of Committees
(Item RC2/24) Burwood
Local Traffic Committee - March 2024..................................... 71
Notices of Motion
(Item NM1/24) Sharing
our streets with students who walk, ride and scoot to school. 136
(Item NM2/24) Transport
Oriented Development Program (TOD) – Croydon Precinct 138
Confidential Items
(Item 19/24) Cleaning
Services - Council Park Amenities
That above item
be considered in Closed Session to the exclusion of the press and public in
accordance with Section 10A(2) (c) (d) of the Local Government Act, 1993, as
the matter involves information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial
advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to
conduct) business; AND commercial information of a confidential nature that
would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who
supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the
Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.
COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
Mayoral Minute
(Item MM1/24) Proposed LGA Boundary Adjustment –
Croydon – Burwood/Inner West Boundary
File No: 24/8490
Mayoral
Minute by Cr John Faker (Mayor)
Summary
Since 2007, the Presbyterian
Ladies College (PLC), has consistently advocated to both Burwood Council and
Inner West Council (including the former Ashfield Council), for a realignment
of the Local Government Area (LGA) boundaries bordering the eastern portion of
the Croydon Campus to allow the majority of school facilities to fall into the
Burwood LGA.
The rationale behind PLC's push
for the boundary realignment is primarily due to the complex ownership of land
by the school, which straddles two distinct LGAs. This variation in
jurisdictional boundaries presents logistical challenges and administrative
complexities for the school. By consolidating the school's land under one
Council, PLC anticipates several operational benefits, including streamlined
dealings for matters such as rates, site planning, development applications,
waste management, and advocacy initiatives. A visual representation of the
school’s land ownership pattern along with the current and proposed LGA
boundary is shown in Attachment A.
The proposed boundary change
would affect 4 parcels of land not in the ownership of the school. The process
for such alterations is governed by the Local Government Act 1993, which
outlines specific steps to be followed before any LGA alteration can be
considered. These steps include obtaining agreement from the affected Councils
and possibly the electors, providing detailed property descriptions and maps of
the affected areas, and submitting resolutions supporting the alteration. The
Office of Local Government (OLG) oversees the review process and facilitates
the necessary approvals, ultimately culminating in the publication of a
proclamation in the NSW Government Gazette to effect the boundary alteration.
Operational Plan Objective
C.3 – Creating an urban
environment that maintains and enhances our sense of identify and place.
I therefore move that:
1.
Council confirms it has no in-principle objections
to the proposed adjustment to the Local Government Area boundary between
Burwood and Inner West as shown in Attachment A of this report
2.
The Mayor of Burwood write to the Mayor of Inner
West seeking cooperation on this matter
3.
The General Manger formally consult and seek
feedback from Inner West Council and the impacted property owners on the
proposed adjustment to the Local Government Area boundary as shown in
Attachment A of this report
4.
Following consultation with Inner West Council
and the impacted property owners a report be brought back to Council outlining
options and details of next steps in the legal process under the NSW Local
Government Act 1993 to progress proposed adjustment to the Local Government
Area boundary as shown in Attachment A of this report with the NSW Office of
Local Government.
Attachments
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Proposed LGA Boundary Change - Croydon
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ITEM NUMBER MM1/24 - ATTACHMENT 1
Proposed LGA Boundary
Change - Croydon
COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
(Item 14/24)
Draft Youth Action Plan 2024-2027 - For
Adoption
File No: 24/6844
Report by Director Community Life
Summary
The Draft Youth Action Plan 2024 - 2027 focuses on young
people aged 12 to 24 years who live, visit, learn and work in the Burwood Local
Government Area (LGA). The Draft Plan has been co-created by young people
working with Council. It defines their key priorities and outlines actions for
Council to take, working together with young people, families, schools,
services and other partners, to deliver on these priorities over the next four
years.
Following endorsement for public
exhibition by Council at its meeting held on 28 November 2023, the Draft
Youth Action Plan 2024 - 2027 was placed on public exhibition for on an
extended 86-day period to accommodate the school holiday period and maximise
the opportunity for feedback from young people in the community. This report
now seeks Council’s adoption of the final Plan.
Operational Plan Objectives
A.7: Develop and implement the
Youth Action Plan.
A.8: Implement social research
programs to identify and address existing and emerging community needs.
Background
Young people are an important
part of the Burwood community and play a vital role in its development. Young
people aspire for a community that supports them in their transition through
youth to adulthood, where they can become full and active members of future
Burwood as employees, business owners, residents, and raise their families in a
vibrant, diverse and inclusive place and community.
The Draft Youth Action Plan
2024 - 2027 has been developed through youth led community engagement,
desktop research and data analysis. Council employed four young people as Youth
Engagement Officers to undertake research, community engagement with local
young people and contribute to the development of the Draft Plan. This involved
supporting the Youth Engagement Officers to complete International Association
of Public Participation (IAP2) accredited training along with mentoring and
coaching from Council’s Community and Culture Team.
These positions and the
development of the Draft Youth Action Plan 2024 - 2027 were funded by
the NSW Government through the COVID-19 Community Connection and Wellbeing
Program.
Proposal
The Draft Youth Action Plan 2024 - 2027 highlights that young
people in Burwood “want to feel supported, seen and heard.” It
focuses on supporting young people in
their learning and during the transition from school to work,
building better connections and supports, encouraging
healthy and safe relationships as well as providing opportunities for young people to contribute and participate in
community life in a way that matters to them.
Consultation
The Draft Youth Action Plan
2024-2027 was placed on public exhibition for an extended period of 86 days
(from 29 November 2023 to 25 February 2024) to accommodate the Christmas
closure period, school holidays and maximise feedback from young people in the
community.
Feedback was sought via
Council’s online engagement platform – Participate Burwood. During
the public exhibition period 136 people interacted with the Participate Burwood
page. The Draft Plan was downloaded 70 times, with an additional 7 downloads of
the ‘Youth Plan on a page’ summary document.
The public exhibition phase was
also promoted via Council’s social media platforms on 2 occasions and
Council’s e-news channels throughout the exhibition period with a
collective reach of 4,489 people. In addition, the Draft Plan was distributed
to all local high schools, 40 youth specific organisations and through youth
services listed as members in the Child and Family Interagency, which is
resourced by Council’s Youth Projects Officer. Council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee and Disability
Inclusion Advisory Panel members were also notified and invited to provide
feedback.
Nil submissions were received
during the public exhibition period. As a result, no changes have been made to
the Draft Youth Action Plan 2024- 2027.
Planning or Policy
Implications
The Plan has been developed to
address action ‘A.7: Develop and implement the Youth Action Plan’,
which is outlined in the adopted Operational Plan 2023 – 2024. An
implementation plan will be developed for each year of the four-year life of
the Plan and key actions will be incorporated annually into Council’s
Operational Plan to ensure their delivery. Council will monitor implementation,
regularly review and measure the outcomes of activities through Council’s
Integrated Planning and Reporting framework.
Financial Implications
All actions planned for the
current financial year will be delivered within the adopted operational budget.
The Youth Action Plan 2024 - 2027 will be used to inform decision making
and develop future budgets aligned with Council’s annual operational
plans. Council will also continue to seek external funding and collaboration
opportunities to support the implementation of key projects.
Conclusion
This report recommends that
Council adopts the Draft Youth Action Plan 2024 – 2027. A
copy of the Plan is included under Attachment 1 of this report.
The Draft Youth Action Plan 2024
– 2027 is the first co-created strategic plan developed by Council
working with young people. It aims
to support better outcomes for young people and make
Burwood a place where all young people are
supported, seen and heard.
Recommendation(s)
1. That
Council adopts the Draft Youth Action Plan 2024 – 2027 included under
Attachment 1.
Attachments
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Burwood Youth Action Plan 2024 - 2027 - Final Version
Proposed for Adoption
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ITEM NUMBER 14/24 - ATTACHMENT 1
Burwood Youth Action Plan
2024 - 2027 - Final Version Proposed for Adoption
COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
(Item 20/24) Investment Report as at 31 January 2024 and
29 February 2024
File No: 24/7662
Report by Director Corporate Services
Summary
In accordance with Clause 212 of
the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, this report details all
money that Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government
Act 1993.
Operational
Plan Objective
A.103 Implement and monitor
appropriate investment strategies and prepare monthly investment reports
Background
As provided for in Clause 212 of
the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, a report listing
Council’s investments must be presented to Council.
Council’s investments are
made up of a number of direct investments some of which are managed or advised
by external agencies.
Investment Portfolio
Council has a diversified
investment portfolio and has a number of direct investments in term
deposits. Its investment portfolio as at 31 January 2024 is:
As at 31 January 2024 Council
held the following term deposits:
As at 31 January 2024 Council
held the following Floating Rate Notes:
Its investment portfolio as at 29
February 2024 is:
As at 29 February 2024 Council
held the following term deposits:
As at 29 February 2024 Council
held the following Floating Rate Notes:
The following graph highlights
Council’s investment balances for the past 12 months:
Council’s investment
portfolio is recognised at market value and some of its investments are based
on the midpoint valuations of the underlying assets and are subject to market
conditions that occur over the month.
Council’s investment
balances as at reporting date and for the previous two months are detailed in
Attachment 1 and Attachment 2. Definitions on the types of investments are
detailed in Attachment 3.
Investment Performance and
Market Commentary
At the Reserve Bank of Australia
(RBA) meeting on the 6 February 2024, the Board decided to leave the official
cash rate at 4.25 per cent. According to the Statement by the Reserve Bank
board "…Inflation continued to ease in the December
quarter. Despite this progress, inflation remains high at
4.1 per cent. Goods price inflation was lower than the RBA’s
November forecasts. It has continued to ease, reflecting the resolution of
earlier global supply chain disruptions and a moderation in domestic demand for
goods. Services price inflation, however, declined at a more gradual pace in
line with the RBA’s earlier forecasts and remains high. This is
consistent with continuing excess demand in the economy and strong domestic
cost pressures, both for labour and non-labour inputs.
Higher interest rates are working
to establish a more sustainable balance between aggregate demand and supply in
the economy. Accordingly, conditions in the labour market continue to ease
gradually, although they remain tighter than is consistent with sustained full
employment and inflation at target. Wages growth has picked up but is not
expected to increase much further and remains consistent with the inflation
target, on the assumption that productivity growth increases to around its
long-run average. Inflation is still weighing on people’s real incomes
and household consumption growth is weak, as is dwelling investment.
While there are encouraging
signs, the economic outlook is uncertain and the Board remains highly attentive
to inflation risks. The central forecasts are for inflation to return to the
target range of 2–3 per cent in 2025, and to the midpoint
in 2026. Services price inflation is expected to decline gradually as demand
moderates and growth in labour and non-labour costs eases. Employment is
expected to continue to grow moderately and the unemployment rate and the
broader underutilisation rate are expected to increase a bit further.
While there have been favourable
signs on goods price inflation abroad, services price inflation has remained
persistent and the same could occur in Australia. There also remains a high
level of uncertainty around the outlook for the Chinese economy and the
implications of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Domestically,
there are uncertainties regarding the lags in the effect of monetary policy and
how firms’ pricing decisions and wages will respond to the slower growth
in the economy at a time of excess demand, and while the labour market remains
tight. The outlook for household consumption also remains uncertain.
Returning inflation to target
within a reasonable timeframe remains the Board’s highest priority. This
is consistent with the RBA’s mandate for price stability and full
employment. The Board needs to be confident that inflation is moving
sustainably towards the target range. To date, medium-term inflation
expectations have been consistent with the inflation target and it is important
that this remains the case.
While recent data indicate that
inflation is easing, it remains high. The Board expects that it will be some
time yet before inflation is sustainably in the target range. The path of
interest rates that will best ensure that inflation returns to target in a
reasonable timeframe will depend upon the data and the evolving assessment of
risks, and a further increase in interest rates cannot be ruled out. The Board
will continue to pay close attention to developments in the global economy,
trends in domestic demand, and the outlook for inflation and the labour market.
The Board remains resolute in its determination to return inflation to target
and will do what is necessary to achieve that outcome.”
The following graph provides
information on the current RBA monetary policy:
Recommendation(s)
1. That
the investment report for 31 January 2024 and 29 February 2024 be received and
endorsed.
2. That
the Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer be received and noted.
Attachments
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Investment Register - 31 January 2024
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Investment Register - 29 February 2024
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Investment Types
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ITEM NUMBER 20/24 - ATTACHMENT 1
Investment Register - 31
January 2024
ITEM NUMBER 20/24 - ATTACHMENT 2
Investment Register - 29
February 2024
ITEM NUMBER 20/24 - ATTACHMENT 3
Investment Types
COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
(Item
15/24) National General Assembly of Local Government and the
Australian Placemaking Summit 2024 - Conference Attendance
File No: 24/8035
Report by General Manager
Summary
This report is to inform Council
of the upcoming 2024 National General Assembly of Local Government and the
Australian Placemaking Summit.
Operational Plan Objective
2.5.1 Provide strong leadership
and advocacy on behalf of the community.
Background
The 2024 National General
Assembly of Local Government (NGA24) will be held at the National Convention
Centre in Canberra from 2 to 4 July 2024. Council may nominate one Voting
Delegate, and Council is requested to consider the delegate and nominated
observers to attend the NGA24.
The theme for the annual NGA is
“Building Community Trust”, which acknowledges
the critical importance of trust in our democracy’s different levels of
government, its institutions, and amongst its citizens.
The Australian Placemaking Summit
will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
Victoria, from 1 to 2 May 2024. The Summit is a high-level forum for
discussion and debate around the crucial role of placemaking in creating
better places and shaping the future of cities and towns across Australia.
The 2-day summit will provide a leading platform for people from both the
government and private sectors to network and discuss opportunities as well as
solutions for challenges encountered in the process of placemaking. Council may
nominate delegates to attend to gain a deeper understanding of the role of
placemaking within our community.
Financial Implications
NGA24
The table below indicates approximate costs per person to
attend the 2024 National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra:
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· Early Bird
Registration Fee
(Payment due by Friday 7 June
2024)
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$945.00
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· Conference
Dinners
o GA Dinner – 3 July
2024
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$175.00
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· Return Air Fare
to Canberra
Or Travel by Car
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$450.00 - 500.00
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· Hotel Accommodation
per Night
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$570.00
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Councillors using private
vehicles will be reimbursed in accordance with the Rate payable for claims by
Council Officers under the NSW (Local Government) State Award, subject
to the cost not exceeding the average air fare of other Councillors who flew
or, if no other Councillor flew, the Flexible Economy Class air fare to the
same destination available at the time of the conference.
Australian Placemaking Summit
The below are approximate costs per person to attend the summit
in Melbourne:
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· Early Bird
Registration Fee
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$1,314.50
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· Return Air Fare
to Melbourne
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$300.00 - 350.00
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· Hotel
Accommodation per Night
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$300.00 - 350.00
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The above expenses will be met by
Council in accordance with the Councillors’ Expenses and Facilities
Policy. If spouses/partners wish to accompany Councillors to the NGA24 or the
Australian Placemaking Summit, all costs, including any additional air fare/accommodation
costs, must be met by the Councillor or spouse/partner.
Recommendation(s)
1. That
Council nominate the Mayor, or his alternate, as the Voting Delegate for the
2024 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA24) to be held from 2 to
4 July 2024 in Canberra.
2. That
Council determines the attendance of Councillors and the General Manager as
observers at the 2024 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA24)
from 2 to 4 July 2024 in Canberra.
3. That
Council determines the attendance of the Mayor, Councillors and the General
Manager as attendees at the 2024 Australian Placemaking Summit from 1 to 2 May
2024 in Melbourne.
Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
(Item
17/24) Amendment of Council Meeting Schedule
File No: 24/8653
Report by Director Corporate Services
Summary
This report proposes two
amendments to the previously adopted schedule of Council meeting dates for
2024.
Operational Plan Objective
A.110 Deliver a progressive and accountable framework to
support Councillors and Burwood Local Planning Panel
Background
The schedule of Council meeting
and briefing dates for 2024 was adopted by Council on 28 November 2023.
Proposal
The following changes to the
schedule are proposed:
1. It is proposed that the meeting and pre-meeting
briefing currently scheduled for Tuesday 28 May 2024 be brought forward by one
week to Tuesday 21 May 2024.
It
is intended to present the draft budget to the May meeting of Council. That
draft budget must be publicly exhibited for 28 days prior to being brought back
to the 25 June 2024 meeting of Council for formal adoption. It is critical that
the budget is adopted before 30 June 2024 to ensure that Council can continue
to operate from 1 July onwards. Holding the May meeting a week earlier will
ensure there is sufficient time for public exhibition and consideration of any
comments before the 25 June meeting.
2. It is proposed that the meeting and pre-meeting
briefing scheduled for Tuesday 24 September 2024 be cancelled.
The
Local Government Elections will take place on Saturday 14 September 2024. The
NSW Electoral Commission has now confirmed that it will not be declaring the
outcome of those elections until 1 October 2024 at the earliest. As Council
cannot meet until after the declaration of the polls, the 24 September 2024
meeting cannot proceed.
Planning or Policy
Implications
No Planning or Policy
implications.
Financial Implications
While the proposal itself does
not have financial implications, should the budget not be adopted prior to 30
June 2024, Council will not be able to operate from 1 July 2024 until a budget
is formally adopted.
Conclusion
It is recommended the proposed changes
be adopted to ensure appropriate time for public consultation on the budget and
to reflect the requirements around Council elections.
Recommendation(s)
That the Council meeting and
briefing schedule be amended as follows:
1. The
meeting of Council and related pre-meeting briefing scheduled for 28 May 2024
be rescheduled to 21 May 2024.
2. The
Council and related pre-meeting briefing currently scheduled for 24 September
2024 be cancelled.
Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
(Item
18/24) Expansion of Burwood's Pop-Up Market Offerings
File No: 24/8257
Report by General Manager
Summary
This report proposes the
expansion of Burwood’s pop-up market offerings through the trial of two
new market events in Burwood Park.
These markets are intended to
activate our public spaces, stimulate increased economic activity in the Town
Centre and create dynamic, inclusive environments for people of all ages to
enjoy.
Delivered in partnership with
Cambridge Markets, who specialise in market events, the activations are
scheduled to coincide with the June 2024 long weekend and Council's Christmas
Carols event in December 2024.
Expanding on the success of the
existing Woodstock Artisan Markets, the pop-up markets at Burwood Park will
offer up to 150 stalls, significantly enhancing the scale and variety of goods
available to our community and visitors.
Operational Plan Objective
P22. Deliver projects that
activate streets, public and open spaces and enhance amenity, accessibility and
safety
P 36. Activate key public places
to foster productivity, economic recovery, community connection and local
identity
Background
Following the successful delivery
of the Woodstock Artisan Markets, Council has identified an opportunity to
further leverage our public spaces to enhance community engagement and promote
economic development.
The delivery of large scale
pop-up market events in Burwood Park aims to build upon this foundation, with
Cambridge Markets offering a more extensive array of artisan, food, and
cultural stalls.
With a proven track record of
organising successful markets in various locations, including Wentworth Point,
Cronulla, Meadowbank, Rosebury, Zetland, and Maroubra, this partnership aims to
draw on Cambridge Markets' expertise to ensure events are high-quality and
reflect the dynamic, inclusive spirit of our community.
Proposal
This report seeks to endorse the
trial of two large-scale market events in Burwood Park.
Given the social and economic
benefits that would result from the delivery of these events, it is recommended
that Council subsidise the cost by waiving the $2,000 park hire fee for the two
trial events. All other associated fees and charges would still apply.
Key Benefits:
Activate Burwood’s
Public Spaces: utilising Burwood Park to host dynamic events that attract
residents and visitors, enhancing the vibrancy of our community.
Support Local Economy: the
markets are expected to draw significant crowds resulting in increasing
foot traffic and consumer spending in the town centre, benefiting local
businesses.
Enhance Community Engagement: offering
a diverse range of activities and stalls that cater to the interests of a wide
demographic, while also coinciding with the delivery of major Council events
like Carols in the Park.
Market Details:
Timing: the two
activations are proposed to take place from 7am to – 9pm, inclusive of
bump in and bump out on:
§ 8 June 2024
coinciding with the long weekend
§ 14 December 2024
coinciding with Council’s Carols in the Park event
Scale: each market
will feature up to 150 stalls.
Management: Cambridge
Markets, known for their expertise in organising large-scale market events,
will oversee the planning, setup and management of these markets. Council will
support the promotion of the events and oversee bump-in and bump-out.
Consultation
Consultation will be undertaken
with local businesses, residents, and key stakeholders to gather feedback and
ensure the markets align with community interests and needs.
Cambridge Markets will also
consult with local businesses to identify any operators who may wish to
participate in the pop-up market events, and will help facilitate their
integration into each event.
Anecdotally, Council has received
positive feedback from the community about the Woodstock Artisan Markets and a
strong desire to see this offering expand.
Financial Implications
The fees and charges associated
with booking Burwood Park for an event of this scale are as follows:
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Name
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Fee including GST
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Event park hire for 8 hours
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$2,000
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Bump in and bump out
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$20 per hour
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Administration
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$80
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Garbage bins
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$55 per 100 people
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Event staff
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$50 per hour
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Commercial stalls
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$35 each
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Community stalls
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$20 each
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Commercial food stall
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$129 each
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Community food stall
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$82 each
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Power connection fee
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$45 per connection
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Electrical tagging
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$25 per item
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Optional: Burwood Park Community Centre Hire
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$125 per hour
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Optional: cleaning
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$150
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Bond
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$3,000
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Given the social and economic
benefits that would result from the delivery of these events, it is recommended
that Council subsidise the cost by waiving the $2,000 park hire fee for the two
trial events. All other associated fees and charges would still apply.
Conclusion
The proposed expansion of
Burwood's pop-up market offerings represents an exciting opportunity to further
activate our public spaces and engage our community in new and dynamic ways.
In partnering with Cambridge
Markets for these events, Council aims to not only enhance the vibrancy and
economic vitality of Burwood but also to foster a stronger sense of community
and belonging among residents and visitors alike.
By approving the proposed
subsidy, Council will incentivise a seasoned market operator to pilot their
offerings in Burwood Park, demonstrating the viability of hosting ongoing events
of this nature into the future.
Recommendation(s)
1. That
Council waive the $2,000 park hire fee associated with the delivery of
Cambridge Market’s two pilot pop-up events in Burwood Park.
2. That
a report be presented to Council in February 2025 following the completion of
the market trials, outlining outcomes, community feedback, and recommendations
for future events.
Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
(Item
16/24) Answers to Questions on Notice
File No: 24/7969
Report by Director City Assets
Summary
The following Questions on Notice
were submitted by Councillor Ned Cutcher relating to matters considered at
Council meetings in March and April 2022 as items 16/22 and 29/22:
§ Item 16/22 - Loan
Borrowing Programme for 2021-22 Financial Year
§ Item 29/22 - Status
of Tree Canopy in The Burwood LGA
Operational Plan Objective
P.49 Ensure transparency and
accountability in decision making
The answers are provided below:
Question 1:
What specific efforts have been
made by Burwood Council officers to:
§ Continue to be proactive with its
tree planting efforts
§ Continue greening efforts in our
LGA
§ Look into better ways to assist in
managing trees and canopy in the LGA
§ Adhere to the 25% tree canopy
target as per the Sustainable Burwood Plan
§ Enforce tree replacement
requirements per Council’s DCP
§ Encourage the community to plant
trees and shrubs in their backyard
Answer by Director City Assets
§ Since 2022, Council officers have been proactive in
seeking grant funding for street and open space tree planting in the Burwood
LGA such as:
a. The Greening Our City 2022 grants
program, which provided funds for the planting of 131 trees in various open space
locations in 2023. Further tree planting works are being planned for 2024 to
utilise the remaining grant funding.
b. The Queen’s Jubilee tree planting
grant program, which provided funds for planting of 7 mature trees in Burwood
Park in late 2022
c. The Greening Our City 2021 grants
program, which contributed to the Council’s annual street tree planting
program. A total of 512 trees were planted in late 2022 as part of this
program.
§ A new batch of annual street tree planting commenced
on 4 March 2023, involving the planting of 103 street trees. This includes
creating tree pits in existing concrete footpaths. Future street tree planting
efforts will continue to include conversion of concreted nature strips for
street tree planting.
§ Budget has been proposed to be allocated for next
financial year to continue with the street tree planting program.
§ The Phoenix canariensis in the Burwood CBD area
that have died have been replaced by native palms.
§ Mature trees in pots have been installed as part of the
Coronation Parade streetscape works. This type of street tree planting will be
considered in future streetscape works where nature strip planting is not
possible.
§ Street trees that have been removed for risk
management or development purposes have been replaced where possible.
§ Council has continued to share its tree planting
efforts with the residents via Council’s Social Media platforms and
promoted other tree planting programs such as the Department of
Planning’s “Everyone Plant One” program.
§ Council has commenced the setup of an internal online
portal to easily manage reporting and scheduling of maintenance for street and
park trees. This also allows data collection for continuous improvement.
§ Council has donated 20 mature trees to the Burwood Girl’s
High School that have now been planted in the school grounds and would serve as
future shade and habitat trees. This was funded under the Mayor’s
donation budget.
§ Tree planting is included in landscape design for
parks and streetscapes whenever possible.
§ To work towards achieving the 25% canopy by 2030 (25%
includes canopy in public and private land)
a. Council will continue to seek funding
from tree planting grant programs on an annual basis.
b. Council will continue to allocate
funding for the street tree planting program and find other opportunities where
tree planting can be achieved in Burwood streetscapes.
c. Council will use the street tree
inventory data and the state canopy data to proactively track Council’s
progress in the improvement of canopy cover
Question 2:
What
progress has been made to ensure a care and management plan is incorporated
into the tree replacement requirements in the DCP?
Answer by Director City
Assets
§ Council’s Tree Management
Officer follows an internal procedure whereby Tree Permit Applications are
checked for any historic failures to comply with conditions of consent. If, for
example, a replacement tree required in a previous Tree Permit Application has
not been planted, has died or has not been maintained, the processing of the
new application is deferred until such time as the previous conditions have
been complied with.
§ In relation to Development
Applications - Landscaping or tree planting that is a condition of consent for
Development Applications is enforceable. Failure to plant new or replacement
trees is an offence under Section 4.2(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act. The Revenue NSW – Local Government Fixed Penalty Handbook
lists this offence as ‘Development not accord consent – any other
case’ which carries fines of $3,000 for individuals and $6,000 for
corporations. These fines can be issued by Council or the offence dealt with
through the court system. Landscaping for a Development Application is
certified by a Principle Certifying Authority (PCA). The applicant may elect a
private certifier or Council as the PCA.
§ In Section 6.1.5 of the current
Burwood DCP the Conditions of Approval require for tree replacement plants to
be protected and cared for until maturity so they remain in good condition and
attain their natural size and form.
Question 3:
What
progress has been made to establish a Street Tree Inventory for Burwood
Council?
Answer by Director City Assets
§ Data for all of
Council’s street and open space trees has been collected and is available
for viewing internally via Council’s SSA GIS viewer. This project was
partly funded by the Greening Our Neighbourhoods Grant Program. Data is
currently not available for the public. Over 10,000 trees were surveyed in the
Burwood LGA, including 7,482 street trees and 3,196 trees in reserves and
parks. The data will assist Council in the assessment of canopy gaps and
identifying future tree planting opportunities.
§
Council has also been able to acquire the 2022 canopy data from the
Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Housing. This can also be viewed in
Council’s SSA GIS Program.
Recommendation(s)
That Council receives and notes
this report.
Attachments
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COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
(Item Rc2/24)
Burwood Local Traffic Committee - March
2024
File No: 24/7615
Report by Director City Assets
Summary
Attached are the Minutes of the Burwood Local Traffic Committee from meeting of March 2024. The Minutes are hereby submitted to the
Ordinary Council Meeting for consideration and adoption by Council.
Operational
Plan Objective
C.4.1 Plan and
manage transport infrastructure to meet current and future community needs
A.40 Investigate
traffic hot spots and implement solutions such as pedestrian refuges,
roundabouts or traffic calming devices.
Recommendation(s)
That the minutes of the Burwood
Local Traffic Committee of March 2024 be noted and the recommendations of the
Committee as detailed below be adopted as a resolution of the Council.
(ITEM LTC4/24) Boyle Street, Croydon Park - Request for
Mobility Parking Space
Recommendation
That Council approves the installation of one 6.7m long
mobility parking space on-street along the Violet Street boundary of 49A Boyle
Street, Croydon Park.
(ITEM LTC5/24) ANZAC COMMEMORATIVE DAWN SERVICE 2024 - ROAD
CLOSURE
Recommendations
1. That Council
approve the temporary road closure on the northern side of Church Street on Thursday 25 April 2024 commencing at 5.00am for
the purpose of organising participants.
2. That Council
approve the rolling road closure from Church Street onto Burwood Road to
Burwood Park on Thursday 25 April 2024
commencing at 6.00am.
3. That
organisers/marshals be requested to ensure that all participants remain within
the confines of the west bound lane of Church Street and northbound lane on
Burwood Road.
4. That Council and
TfNSW note that this is a Category 3 event.
(ITEM LTC6/24) Burwood 150th Celebration Road Closure and
Traffic Management
Recommendations
1. That Council approve the full road closure of Burwood
Road between Railway Parade and Belmore Street, from midday to midnight on
Saturday 6th April 2024.
2. That Council approves the partial closure of 40 spaces
in the Elizabeth Street carpark, with spaces blocked off with road barriers.
3. That Council approves the attached TCP clearly showing
all proposed advance warning signage, detours and
temporary bus shelters.
4. That all proposed temporary VMS boards are approved for
installation at the locations specified for a period of one week prior to the
event date.
5. That Council approves the temporary ‘No Stopping’
restrictions for both sides of Burwood Road between Railway Parade and Belmore
Street from 10:00am to midnight on Saturday 6th April 2024.
(ITEM LTC7/24) Park Road, Burwood - Proposed traffic islands
and give way restrictions
Recommendations
1. That Council approve the installation of ‘Give
Way’ restrictions on Park Road, Burwood at its intersection with
Parramatta Road, including all signs and linemarkings.
2. That Council approve the installation of the new
traffic islands on Park Road, Burwood at its intersection with Parramatta Road.
3. That Council approve the installation of a left turn
arrow in Park Road at its intersection with Parramatta Road to help ensure
motorists are clear that they are to enter Park Road from Parramatta Road.
(ITEM LTC8/24) Woodside Avenue, Burwood - Work Zone
application
Recommendation
The Council approve the
installation of a 10 metre long “Work Zone - 7:00 am – 5:30pm
Monday to Friday, and from 7:00am to 4:00pm Saturday directly fronting on
Woodside Avenue which is the southern frontage of No. 47 Conder Street,
Burwood, for a length of 10m and for a period of 44 weeks.
(ITEM LTC9/24) 12 Byer Street, Enfield - Removal of mobility
parking restrictions
Recommendation
That Council approve the removal
of the ‘Mobility Parking’ space located outside 12 Byer Street,
Enfield and convert the area to “4P 8:00am to 6:00pm (Monday –
Friday) & 8:00am to 01:00pm (Saturday) – Permit Holders Excepted Area
18” parking restrictions.
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COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
Notice of Motion
(Item NM1/24) Sharing our Streets with Students Who Walk,
Ride and Scoot to School
File No: 24/7931
Notice of motion by Cr Ned Cutcher
Summary
Currently only
25% of school children walk or ride to and from school, down from 75% 40 years
ago. This has had an impact on the mental wellbeing and physical health of
children, increased the number of cars taking short trips in our local
community, and had a detrimental impact on the environment.
The NSW
Government has increased funding for an Active Transport to School program, to
be delivered through councils in consultation with local schools, to make it
easier for children to walk, ride and scoot to and from school.
As our local
population grows and our urban environment becomes more built up, opportunities
to encourage shared use of our streets need to be prioritised.
I understand
Burwood Council has been working on an Active Transport Plan for public
exhibition and it is imperative that we take this opportunity to deliver new
walking and cycling infrastructure as quickly as possible.
Operational Plan Objective
C.2 A healthy and
active lifestyle where people experience a sense of connection and wellbeing
C.4 Sustainable, integrated transport, infrastructure and
networks that support population growth and improve liveability and
productivity
C.7 People and infrastructure contribute positively to the
environment and respond to climate change
C.9 Safe, clean and activated streets, centres and public
places are enjoyed by people day and night
Councillor Ned
Cutcher to move:
That Council:
1. Acknowledges
the mental, physical, social and environmental benefits of having more students
walk, ride and scoot to school
2. Notes
the NSW Government's Active Transport to School program offering an additional
$10million to councils to fund Active Travel to School Projects
3. Requires
the General Manager to:
a) complete
the draft Active Transport Plan, including recommendations to seek and apply
for funding under the Active Transport to School Program, to be presented to
Council for public exhibition in May 2024, and
b) bring
the plan and recommendations back to Council for endorsement as soon as
practicable after exhibition.
Officer
comments
Council is
currently in the process of developing its Active Transport Plan, a plan that incorporates
both a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan
(PAMP) and Cycling Plan to deliver better connectivity throughout the Burwood Council
Area.
A notice was placed on the Participate Burwood webpage
from 17 February to 17 March 2024 that allowed responses to be received via an
online survey as well as an online mapping tool where users could directly
pinpoint areas of concern for investigation. Consultation is taking place with
relevant stakeholders, including State Government, adjoining councils and schools,
to help ensure that existing links and desired lines are identified to allow
for a comprehensive walking and cycling network.
A draft Plan is scheduled to be presented to Council
in May 2024 for endorsement for public exhibition, with the final plan to be
reported to Council thereafter for adoption. Once adopted, the Active Transport
Plan will provide a strategic framework for missing links or required upgrades
and allow Council to apply for grant funding, including the next round of the
NSW Government's Active Transport to School program, to help deliver these
important assets and facilities.
Recommendation(s)
That Council:
1. Acknowledges
the mental, physical, social and environmental benefits of having more students
walk, ride and scoot to school
2. Notes
the NSW Government's Active Transport to School program offering an additional
$10million to councils to fund Active Travel to School Projects
3. Requires
the General Manager to:
a) complete
the draft Active Transport Plan, including recommendations to seek and apply
for funding under the Active Transport to School Program, to be presented to
Council for public exhibition in May 2024, and
b) bring
the plan and recommendations back to Council for endorsement as soon as
practicable after exhibition.
Attachments
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COUNCIL MEETING 26 MARCH 2024
Notice
of Motion
(Item NM2/24) Transport Oriented Development Program (TOD)
– Croydon Precinct
File No: 24/7926
Notice of Motion by Cr David Hull
Summary
To seek
Council’s approval for obtaining Council legal advice, considering the
recommendations of a Heritage Assessment, and disclosing all deliberations of
any meetings/briefings held between the NSW Minister for Planning (or
Ministerial delegate) and Council, as well as invite all Burwood Councillors to
all future meetings/briefings to be held with the Minister or his delegate.
Operational Plan Objective
C.3 An urban environment that
maintains and enhances our sense of identity and place
C.3.1 Facilitate well designed,
high quality and sustainable land use and development that is
appropriately scaled to
complement its surroundings
C3.2 Protect our unique built
heritage and maintain or enhance local character
C.4 Sustainable, integrated
transport, infrastructure and networks support population growth
and improve liveability and
productivity
C.4.2 Plan for a city that is
safe, accessible and easy to get to and move around in
Councillor David Hull to move that:
The General
Manager:
1. Urgently
obtain written legal advice from a suitably qualified Senior Counsel on behalf
of Council in relation to potential legal action by Council arising from the
proposed use and application of planning powers in respect of the TOD SEPP
– Croydon Precinct, pursuant to relevant legislation, including the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), by the NSW Minister for
Planning, including but not limited to whether the NSW Minister for Planning
would thereby be:
§ acting ultra vires or beyond power,
§ acting unfairly and
§ acting unreasonably,
having
regard to the following matters, including but not limited to:
§ whether the SEPP can override
existing heritage controls, including LEP and DCP controls;
§ the failure to disclose the details
of the TOD SEPP to Council and the local residents within a
reasonable timeframe;
o the failure to allow a
reasonable timeframe to consult with Council and the local residents
o the failure to allow Council
sufficient time and resources to consult the local residents;
o the expedited process being
against general planning practice;
§ the snap rezoning proposal being
inconsistent with the planning proposal process the State Government requires
Councils to undertake, including feasibility testing, traffic assessments,
detailed design controls and the provision of community facilities;
§ the absence of any information
detailing the planned delivery of new community infrastructure to support the
dramatic increase in population the proposal would bring with some 48,000 new
dwellings
§ the catastrophic impact of the TODS
SEPP on the heritage character of Croydon and the village atmosphere of
Croydon;
§ adverse impacts on heritage,
streetscape and privacy arising from the SEPP’s proposal to redevelop
sites with narrow 6 + storey developments on blocks with no minimum lot size or
frontage requirements and limited if any setbacks;
§ the fact that proposed FSR and
height controls are subject to change and may be increased above 6 stories;
§ adverse impacts on existing traffic
congestion and pedestrian safety;
§ adverse impacts on open space and
community facilities;
§ the absence of an endorsed
affordable housing contributions scheme and
§ the complete disregard of an online
Council petition in which all 769 respondents objected to the TOD SEPP proposal
in its entirety.
2. Report
to Council on any written legal advice received by Council, in relation to the
TOD SEPP – Croydon Precinct, with recommendations, and distribute to all
Burwood Councillors a copy of that legal advice at the next Council Meeting
following receipt of that legal advice.
3. Report
to Council on the minutes or deliberations of meetings/briefings held between
the NSW Minister for Planning (or his Ministerial delegate) and the Council,
including with the Mayor and/or any other elected Burwood Councillors, at the
next Council meeting following any meetings/briefings with the Minister or his
delegate.
4. Issue
an invitation to all Burwood Councillors to attend any future meetings with the
NSW Minister for Planning (or his Ministerial delegate) in relation to the TOD
SEPP.
5. Commission
a comprehensive heritage report of the Corydon Precinct, including but not
limited to the following:
a. Commentary
on the status of heritage trees in the Croydon Precinct
b. Feasibility
of creating new green parks within the Croydon Precinct
c. Provide
recommendations in relation to proceeding with the local or State heritage
listing of properties identified in the Heritage Assessment, including in The
Strand, Murray Street, Malvern Avenue, Dickinson Avenue and Fitzroy Street.
Officer
Comments
Legal Advice
The identified request for legal
advice from Senior or King’s Counsel can be obtained through one of
Council’s panel legal solicitors. Preliminary cost estimates for
obtaining initial advice exceed $25,000.
Report to Council
meetings/briefing outcomes
A report on discussions held with
DPHI or the Minister for Planning with regard to the TOD program can be
arranged, subject to Council approval.
Invitations for all
Councillors to attend future meetings with the Minister or delegate
Common practice is to limit the
number of attendees to meetings with the Minister or delegate with Council
representatives, generally being the Mayor and / or key Senior Council Officers
such as the General Manager and Director City Strategy. Attendance is often
based on time and resource efficiency in addition to the level of
confidentiality needed based on agenda items.
Heritage Report
There is currently no Council
resolution to complete a comprehensive heritage review of the Croydon Precinct.
As part of Council’s submission to the TOD program, a preliminary
heritage review was undertaken by Council’s Heritage Officer, with the
purpose of highlighting to DPHI the impact the proposed TOD program could have
on the character of the Malvern Hill HCA - a copy this report was provided to
Council at the 13 February 2024 meeting. The listing of Heritage Items requires
an amendment of the Burwood LEP 2012 through the Planning Proposal process
under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for Locally Listed
items or recommendations to the NSW Government for items to listed as State
Heritage under the Heritage Act 1977, both processes take an extended period of
time, and would require approval of the NSW Government to implement.
Recommendation(s)
That
Council:
1. Urgently obtain written legal
advice from a suitably qualified Senior Counsel on behalf of Council in
relation to potential legal action by Council arising from the proposed use and
application of planning powers in respect of the TOD SEPP – Croydon
Precinct, pursuant to relevant legislation, including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), by the NSW
Minister for Planning.
2. Report to Council on any
written legal advice received by Council, in relation to the TOD SEPP –
Croydon Precinct, with recommendations, and distribute to all Burwood
Councillors a copy of that legal advice at the next Council Meeting following
receipt of that legal advice.
3. Report to Council on the
minutes or deliberations of meetings/briefings held between the NSW Minister
for Planning (or his Ministerial delegate) and the Council, including with the
Mayor and/or any other elected Burwood Councillors, at the next Council meeting
following any meetings/briefings with the Minister or his delegate.
4. Issue an invitation to all Burwood Councillors to attend any future
meetings/briefings with the NSW Minister for Planning (or his Ministerial
delegate) in relation to the TOD SEPP.
5. Commission
a comprehensive heritage report of the Croydon Precinct, including but not
limited to the following:
a. Commentary
on the status of heritage trees in the Croydon Precinct
b. Feasibility
of creating new green parks within the Croydon Precinct
c. Provide
recommendations in relation to proceeding with the local or State heritage
listing of properties identified in the Heritage Assessment, including in The
Strand, Murray Street, Malvern Avenue, Dickinson Avenue and Fitzroy Street.
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