Council Agenda

AGENDA AND
BUSINESS PAPER
Ordinary Meeting of
Council
To be held on
TUESDAY
8 OCTOBER 2019
AT 6.00PM
Cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets,

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga
Phone: 1300 292 442

Fax: 02 6926 9199
Website: www.wagga.nsw.gov.au
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there under, notice is hereby given that an Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City
of Wagga Wagga will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Corner Baylis and
Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga, on Tuesday 8 October 2019 at 6.00pm.
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Mr Peter Thompson
General Manager
WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCILLORS
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Yvonne Councillor Paul

Councillor Greg Councillor Dallas Braid Funnell
Conkey OAM Tout
Councillor Dan Councillor Vanessa Councillor Rod Councillor Tim

Hayes Keenan Kendall Koschel
Councillor Kerry
Pascoe
QUORUM
The quorum for a meeting of the Council is a majority of the Councillors of the Council who
hold office for the time being who are eligible to vote at the meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING ROOM
Lecturn
Mayor G.M.
DIRECTORS G Conkey DIRECTORS
OAM
Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Tuesday 8 October 2019.
ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA AND BUSINESS PAPER

TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2019
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLAUSE PRECIS PAGE
PRAYER 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 2
APOLOGIES 2
CONFIRMATIONS OF MINUTES 2
CM-1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 23 SEPTEMBER 2019
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 2
REPORTS FROM STAFF

RP-1 DA18/0408 - PIG FARM (INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE) –
15,000 STANDARD PIG UNIT FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED
INFRASTRUCTURE 3
RP-2 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS - COUNCILLORS
AND DESIGNATED STAFF 2019 8
RP-3 DEACCESSIONING OF MURAL ON BOLTON PARK AMENITIES BLOCK10
RP-4 BUSINESS SURVEY 13
RP-5 RENEW AUSTRALIA PROGRAM TRIAL 106
RP-6 REPLACEMENT KERBSIDE BIN AND KITCHEN CADDY
CLARIFICATION OF FEES 128
QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE 134
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
CONF-1 SPORTING HALL OF FAME CRITERIA 135
CONF-2 RFT2020-02 FARRER ROAD WIDENING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT 136
Ordinary Meeting of Council – Tuesday 8 October 2019 Page 1

PRAYER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
APOLOGIES
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
CM-1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 23 SEPTEMBER 2019
Recommendation
That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 23
September 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
Attachments
1⇩ . Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 23 September 2019 137
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 8 October 2019 RP-1
REPORTS FROM STAFF
RP-1 DA18/0408 - PIG FARM (INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE) –

15,000 STANDARD PIG UNIT FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED
INFRASTRUCTURE
Author: Cameron Collins

General Manager: Peter Thompson
Summary: The report is for a development application and is presented to

Council for determination. The application has been referred to
Council under Section 1.10 of the Wagga Wagga Development
Control Plan 2010 (WWDCP) as the number of submissions in the
form of objections received is more than 10.
Recommendation
That Council approve DA18/0408 for a pig farm (intensive livestock agriculture)
incorporating a 15,000 standard pig unit facility and associated infrastructure at 240
Flanagans Road, Matong, Lots 48, 51 & 54 DP 750854 and Lot 1 DP 1085420 subject
to conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 assessment report for DA18/0408.
Development Application Details
Applicant Pig Improvement Company Australia Pty Ltd (PICA)
Sunpork Pty Ltd

Owner
Directors:
Donald Clarendon Taylor
John Beauchamp Cameron
Brian John McLean
Kenneth Beauchamp Cameron
Simon Alexander Hall
Pamela Anne McLean
Enzo Allara
Robert John van Barneveld
David Roger Alexander Hall
Secretary:
Geoffrey Miller
Development Cost $9,000,000
Development Pig Farm (Intensive Livestock Agriculture) – 15,000

Description Standard Pig Unit Facility and associated infrastructure
Ordinary Meeting of Council - Tuesday 8 October 2019 Page 3

Report
Key Issues
The proposal is ‘designated development’ under the EP&A Act because of the size of
the piggery. As ‘designated’ development, the application is accompanied by an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared in accordance with the Planning
Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEAR’s). The EIS addresses
the potential impacts of the piggery including waste, odour, noise and traffic
The proposal is ‘integrated development’ because it also requires a license under the
NSW Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. General Terms of Approval
have been issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
Public notification of the application resulted in the receipt of a significant number of

public submissions in the form of objections.
The site adjoins both the Coolamon Shire LGA and the Narrandera Shire LGA.
Submissions received from both Council’s did not result in any significant concerns.
All key issues are addressed within the attached Section 4.15 assessment report.
Assessment
The development application is for ‘intensive livestock agriculture’ comprised of a

1,200 sow ‘farrow to finish’ piggery on a 604ha rural property in Flanagans Road, south
of Matong. The proposal is ‘designated’ and ‘integrated’ development and as is
required by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, the
application is accompanied by an EIS and addresses the Planning Secretary’s
Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEAR’s).
The application has been referred to relevant government agencies and publicly
exhibited in accordance with the requirements for designated development. The
application attracted a significant number of objections from across the country mostly
on the grounds that the operation of indoor piggeries in general is tantamount to animal
cruelty and that the facility presents as an unacceptable environmental risk. No
objections were received from government agencies and there was a small number of
local submissions in support of the proposal.
The application has been assessed against the requirements of Section 4.15 of the
EP&A Act (see attached assessment report), that sets out the matters a consent
authority (in this case Wagga Wagga City Council) must consider development
applications against. In particular, consideration has been given to the environmental
impacts of the piggery and the proposed means of mitigating any detrimental impacts.
As detailed in the attached Section 4.15 assessment report, it is concluded there are
no justifiable grounds for refusing the application. Consequently, the application is
recommended for approval subject to conditions imposed under Section 4.17 of the
EP&A Act.

Reasons for Approval
The development is consistent with the aims, objectives and provisions of both the
Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010, Wagga Wagga Development Control
Plan 2010 and relevant state planning policies.
The application has been assessed against the heads of consideration under Section
4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and deemed to be
satisfactory with regard to the impacts of the development and the proposed means of
mitigating against the impacts.
General Terms of Approval have been issued by the Environment Protection Authority
(EPA) with respect to an Environmental Protection License under the Protection of the
Environment Operations Act 1997.
Site Location
The site for the piggery is centrally located on a large rural land parcel comprised of
four lots with a total area of 604 hectares. The land has frontage to Flanagans Road
with the proposed access being approximately 2.5 kilometres north of its intersection
with Old Narrandera Road. The subject land is approximately 10 kilometres to the
south west of Matong, 25 kilometres east of Narrandera and 55 kilometres west of
Wagga Wagga. It abuts the Narrandera Shire to the west and Coolamon Shire to the
north east.
Financial Implications
N/A

Policy
N/A
Link to Strategic Plan
The Environment
Objective: We plan for the growth of the city
Outcome: We have sustainable urban development
Risk Management Issues for Council
Refusal of the application may result in an appeal process in the Land and Environment
Court which will have to be defended by Council. The reasons for refusal will have to
be justified and withstand scrutiny and cross examination in Court.
Approval is not considered to raise risk management issues for Council as the
proposed development is generally consistent with the relevant provisions of the
Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 and the Wagga Wagga Development
Control Plan 2010.
Internal / External Consultation
Full details of consultation are provided within the attached Section 4.15 assessment
report.
With regard to the attached redacted public submissions please note that this contains:
• 7 submissions in support (all local).

• 4 objections from adjoining or nearby landowners/occupants.
• 10 individual and unique objections from farther afield.
• 8 objections from organisations (including political parties).
• 1 copy of the133 individual objections based on a 16-page pro forma submission
(or a variation thereof).
• 1 copy of the written content of 2 petitions against the development:
o an on-line petition hosted by Animal Liberation, objecting to the application
containing more than 3,500 claimed signatories (at the time of drafting this
report).
o an on-line petition hosted by Say No To Pig Improvement Company’s
Expansion In Matong objecting to the application and containing more than
5,500 claimed signatories (at the time of drafting this report).

Mail Media Community Engagement Digital
Stakeholder workshops
Surveys and feedback

One-on-one meetings
Community meetings
Council News advert
TV/radio advertising
Rates notices insert
Council news story
Digital advertising
Email newsletters
Your Say website
Drop-in sessions
Media releases
Letterbox drop
Social media
Direct mail
Website
forms
TIER
Consult                 
Involve                 
Collaborate                 
Attachments
1⇨. DA18-0408 - Environmental Impact Statement - Provided under separate

cover
2⇨. DA18-0408 - Site Plans - Provided under separate cover
3⇨. DA18/0408 - Building Plans - Provided under separate cover
4⇨. DA18/0408 - Government Submissions - Provided under separate cover
5⇨. DA18-0408 - Redacted Public Submissions - Provided under separate cover
6⇨. DA18-0408 - Applicant's Response to Government Submissions - Provided
under separate cover
7⇨. DA18-0408 - Applicant's Response to Public Submissions - Provided under
separate cover
8⇨. DA18-0408 - Section 4.15 Assessment Report - Provided under separate
cover

RP-2 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS -

COUNCILLORS AND DESIGNATED STAFF 2019
Author: Neil McDermott

Director: Peter Thompson
Summary: Clause 4.21 of the Model Code of Conduct requires all Councillors
and Designated Staff to complete an annual Disclosure of
Pecuniary Interest Return.
Recommendation
That the Register of Pecuniary Interest Returns, containing current returns of

Councillors and Designated Staff for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 be tabled
in accordance with Clause 4.21 of the Model Code of Conduct.
Report
Each year, Councillors and Designated Staff are required under Clause 4.21 of the
Model Code of Conduct (the Code) to complete an annual Disclosure of Pecuniary
Interest Return.
A Pecuniary Interest is described in Clause 4.1 of the Code as “an interest that you
have in a matter because of a reasonable likelihood or expectation of appreciable
financial gain or loss to you or a person referred to in clause 4.3 of the Code”.
The Code also states, that:
4.21 A councillor or designated person must make and lodge with the general manager
a return in the form set out in schedule 2 to this code, disclosing the councillor’s or
designated person’s interests as specified in schedule 1 to this code within 3 months
after:
(a) becoming a councillor or designated person, and
(b) 30 June of each year, and
(c) the councillor or designated person becoming aware of an interest they are
required to disclose under schedule 1 that has not been previously
disclosed in a return lodged under paragraphs (a) or (b).
4.22 A person need not make and lodge a return under clause 4.21, paragraphs (a)
and (b) if:
(a) they made and lodged a return under that clause in the preceding 3 months,
or
(b) they have ceased to be a councillor or designated person in the preceding
3 months.
4.23 A person must not make and lodge a return that the person knows or ought
reasonably to know is false or misleading in a material particular.
4.24 The general manager must keep a register of returns required to be made and
lodged with the general manager.

4.25 Returns required to be lodged with the general manager under clause 4.21(a)
and (b) must be tabled at the first meeting of the council after the last day the
return is required to be lodged.
4.26 Returns required to be lodged with the general manager under clause 4.21(c)
must be tabled at the next council meeting after the return is lodged.
4.27 Information contained in returns made and lodged under clause 4.21 is to be
made publicly available in accordance with the requirements of the Government
Information (Public Access) Act 2009, the Government Information (Public
Access) Regulation 2009 and any guidelines issued by the Information
Commissioner.
Council reviewed its list of Designated Persons and, as a result, expanded the number
of persons who are required to complete and lodge a Return under Clause 4.21, as
above.
Lodgement of Declarations of Pecuniary Interest Returns was required by 30

September 2019. Returns were received from seven of nine Councillors and all
Designated Persons within the prescribed period and as required under the Code.
Accordingly, Council’s register of Pecuniary Interest Returns 2019 is submitted to this

meeting of Council in accordance with the Code.
The Register of Pecuniary Interest Returns is available for inspection at Council’s Civic
Centre offices during ordinary business hours.
N/A
Policy and Legislation
Clause 4.21 of the Model Code of Conduct
Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership
Outcome: We are accountable and transparent
N/A
N/A

RP-3 DEACCESSIONING OF MURAL ON BOLTON PARK AMENITIES

BLOCK
Author: Tim Kurylowicz

Director: Janice Summerhayes
Summary: With the demolition of the Bolton Park amenities block planned,
the mural Untitled by Fintan Magee will also be removed. This
report, on the recommendation of the Public Art Advisory Panel
(PAAP), seeks Council’s support to deaccession (remove) the
mural from Council’s Public Art Collection register in accordance
with POL 109 Public Art Policy.
Recommendation
That Council:
a authorise the deaccessioning of artwork PA76 Untitled, by Fintan Magee from
Council’s Public Art Collection register
b authorises Council Officers to dispose of the artwork as outlined in this report, and
in accordance with POL109 Public Art Policy
Report
At the 26 August 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting it was resolved:
That Council approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial

implications section of the report to allow for the construction of the Bolton Park
amenities as per the Bolton Park Master Plan.
This resolution incorporates the demolition of the existing amenities block and the
construction of the new multi-purpose amenities block and canteen to be relocated to
the north of Geoff Lawson Oval.
With the demolition of the Bolton Park amenities block planned, the mural Untitled by
Fintan Magee will also be removed as it is located on the northern and eastern walls
of this asset. This report, on the recommendation of the Public Art Advisory Panel
(PAAP), seeks Council’s support to deaccession (remove) the mural from Council’s
Public Art Collection register in accordance with POL 109 Public Art Policy.
Deaccessioning is the administrative process whereby an item is removed from

Council’s Public Art Collection register and ceases to be actively maintained by Council
staff. Deacessioning typically occurs when an artwork is damaged or lost, presents a
hazard to the public or reaches the end of its design life. In this instance, the artwork
is being recommended for deaccessioning as it is affixed to an asset scheduled for
demolition.
Background to the Public Art Mural

In 2013 Council commissioned Fintan Magee to undertake the Bolton Park Urban Art
Project, which incorporated a stencil-making workshop for young people (held during
Youth Week 2013) and the application of a mural to all four sides of the Bolton Park
amenities block. Fintan Magee is a Lismore-born Australian artist whose murals adorn
buildings, silos and civic structures around the world.

Method of Disposal
POL109 Public Art Policy establishes a hierarchy to govern the disposal of

deaccessioned works, which is as follows:
 Offered to the artist, or family representative if the artist is deceased;

 Returned to the donor;
 Donation to another institution; or
 Destruction
As the artwork is bonded to the fabric of the amenities block structure, the only disposal
option available to Council is destruction. The Bolton Park Amenities project will
address an identified community need by replacing a building that is no longer fit for
purpose and provide an inclusive facility that will meet current and future
requirements. It is not practical to reuse the existing material due to the damage that
would take place during the demolition.
Project Legacy
Council staff prior to destruction would carry out the following steps:
 The artist is notified of Council’s decisions and plans regarding this artwork
 Staff ensure the mural has been photographed prior to destruction
The mural will be removed from Council’s asset register and its value written off. It is
anticipated that there could be public art included in the future stages of the Bolton
Park Precinct masterplan however there is no plan or budget to include a mural as a
part of the new amenity block design and construction budget.
At the time of the Bolton Park Urban Art Project the cost paid for this mural was $3800,
and the work’s present insurance value is $15,000.
POL 109 Public Art Policy
Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: City of Wagga Wagga services reflect the needs of the community
Outcome: The City of Wagga Wagga has efficient and effective processes
Safety hazards associated with the demolition of the amenities block will be managed
within the scope of that project.

Contact has been made with the Artist in confirming the deaccessioning process of this
public art work. Consultation has occurred with the Public Art Panel. Council staff will
attempt to notify participants of Fintan Magee’s stencil-making workshop, and schedule
a Council News story to alert the broader community prior to the demolition of the
structure.

One-on-one meetings
Community meetings
Council News advert
Council news story
Digital advertising
Email newsletters
Your Say website
Drop-in sessions
Media releases
Letterbox drop
Social media
Direct mail
Website
forms
TIER
Consult                 
Involve                 
Collaborate                 

RP-4 BUSINESS SURVEY
Author: Dominic Kennedy

Director: Michael Keys
Summary: This report presents the findings of the final stage of the Business
Survey conducted by Micromex Research for Wagga Wagga.
Recommendation
That Council receive and note the findings of the report.
Report
Study purpose
An economic development study was conducted by Micromex Research over Q1 and

Q2 of 2019. The intent of this study was to gather the raw data required to not only
guide the development of an economic development strategy, but to also help establish
a benchmark for future studies.
The four main objectives of the study were to:
1. Engage with the Wagga Wagga business community to ensure that Council
continues to be well informed about business issues and trends in Wagga
Wagga
2. Identify potential areas for Council action to promote economic development
and increase the competitiveness of local businesses
3. Gauge how Wagga Wagga is perceived by outside investors and help define
Wagga Wagga’s identity in order to attract investment that supports Wagga
Wagga’s vision
4. Provide statistical information which is of particular interest to the business
community
Methodology
In order to guide the study development and engage with all sectors of the business
community, a three-stage process was conducted:
1. Councillor survey
a. A six-question survey was distributed to Councillors requesting feedback

on key industries for Wagga’s economic growth and what is unique, from a
business investment perspective, about the region (N=4 completes
achieved)
2. Stakeholder in-depth interviews
a. Business leaders and stakeholders were interviewed by phone (N=15)

b. Questions were related to key regional industries, business perceptions
and business challenges

3. Business community survey
a. Telephone interviewing (CATI) was conducted from 7–14 May 2019

(N=202)
b. Online survey was open from 7-31 May 2019 (N=36)
c. Both online and phone survey questions were related to economic trends,
key regional industries, business perceptions, business challenges and
business operations
Results
The final report has now been received and included as Attachment 1 for Council’s
reference. Some key findings include:
Businesses in Wagga are generally positive
 70% indicated they are confident about their business prospects over the last
two years and 68% are positive about the future
 51% have experienced increased capital expenditure in the last 2 years –

they’re investing in the area
 96% indicated they’re “not very/not at all likely to move their business away
from the region over the next two years
 60% indicated they’re “likely/very likely” to actively encourage businesses to

move to the Wagga region
If businesses get further support, it may give them the confidence to invest/grow
 21% of businesses are “somewhat confident” in their business prospects

 32% are somewhat likely to expand their business
 Perceptions of future growth are more positive than current economic health
Why do they like doing business in Wagga?
These should reflect Wagga’s unique value proposition which is how we should sell
the region to investors.
1. Liveability was most dominant reason – 25% of respondents said that was the
only good thing about doing business in Wagga
2. Location – close to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, a hub for the regional
areas
3. Economic and population growth potential
4. Lower running costs
5. Ease of getting around/lack of congestion
6. Education opportunities
7. Strong existing client base – circular economy

Key Challenges
1. Climate uncertainty/less predictable rain

2. Increased competition
3. Influence of state/federal government politics and regulation
4. Wagga is not promoted enough to attract people/business
5. Other challenges: lack of parking, competition from online business
The statistically valid data came from the telephone surveys. The online portion of the
survey was self-selecting and yielded only 36 responses. The online respondents were
generally more positive, but more concerned about the influence of State and Federal
Government.
Next steps
The study will be made available through Council’s website and sent to local
stakeholders for their review. Council staff will utilise the information and other
resources to guide the development of an economic development strategy for the
region. This will be a more customised strategy and include more local input than the
Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) already presented by the state.
Staff will undertake further consultation prior to presenting an Economic Development
Strategy.
One of the key findings of the study will also be addressed by Council staff immediately
through our business development efforts. A high proportion of respondents indicated
that they would actively encourage other businesses to move to Wagga. We will look
to leverage this goodwill and promote why our local organisations chose to do business
in Wagga Wagga. An investor is much more likely to be influenced by a peer describing
Wagga’s benefits.
N/A
N/A
Growing Economy
Objective: We are a Regional Capital
Outcome: We attract and support local businesses and industry
There are no risks to Council. This was a professionally conducted study with all
personal and company specific details removed from any reports.
It is proposed to provide specific briefings to key stakeholder groups such as: Business
Chamber, Committee 4 Wagga, Women in Business, and BEC Advisors. The
Micromex report will also be placed on the Council website and distributed via email to
stakeholders.

One-on-one meetings
Community meetings
Council News advert
Council news story
Digital advertising
Email newsletters
Your Say website
Drop-in sessions
Media releases
Letterbox drop
Social media
Direct mail
Website
forms
TIER
Consult                 
Involve                 
Collaborate                 
Attachments
1⇩ . Economic Development study - Micromex report

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RP-5 RENEW AUSTRALIA PROGRAM TRIAL
Author: Dominic Kennedy

Summary: Proposal to trial the Renew Australia model in the lead up to

Christmas as a means of reinvigorating Wagga Wagga’s CBD.
Recommendation
That Council;
a approve the implementation of a trial within the Wagga Wagga CBD for the Renew
Australia program;
b approve $4,000 to cover Renew Australia Affiliate Membership and
implementation costs; and
c receive a report following the trial regarding the impact and success of the
program.
Report
SUMMARY
Council staff have been reviewing ways to reinvigorate the Wagga CBD. One option is
to implement the Renew Australia program, which is based on the Renew Newcastle
program that began in 2008.
Renew Newcastle was able to bring nearly 40 new creative projects and enterprises -
both temporary and ongoing - into the city centre in the first 12 months. Within the first
year, the initial area of the city targeted by Renew Newcastle - the Hunter Street mall
- was transformed from an empty area in the city to a busy centre of creativity and
activity. By the end of that first year, many new commercial tenants were opening, and
activity and interest was returning to the mall at a level not seen in decades.
Council staff and Eastern Riverina Arts have been in discussion with Renew Australia,
PRD Real Estate and a number of artists to trial an ‘empty spaces’ project in Wagga
Wagga’s CBD. Eastern Riverina Arts is seeking an investment of $4000 + GST from
Wagga Wagga City Council to assist in trialling the project.
THE NEED
Currently there are numerous empty shopfronts on Baylis St, Fitzmaurice St and
intersecting streets. The empty shopfronts create a break in activity and commercial or
retail interest in our active streets. One of the reasons for the number of vacancies is
that commercial rates for properties are out of reach of new creative micro-enterprises
interested in exploring creative industries, new retail, or gallery spaces.

An Eastern Riverina Arts survey of 126 creative practitioners in 2018 saw the following
facilities as most needed to support their practice or business:
Somewhat Really
needed needed
Pop-up retail space 33% 41%
Gallery for development and experimental work 21% 58%
Gallery (retail) 31% 40%
Studio Space (clean) – subsidised 28% 48%
Studio Space (dirty/wet) – subsidised 23% 38%
Office space subsidized 31% 22%
Space to deliver workshops 24% 53%
When asked about existing infrastructure the key issues were cost of spaces (56%)
and lack of spaces (47%).
THE PROPOSAL
Eastern Riverina Arts would become an affiliate member of Renew Australia and
administer a program of sourcing and co-ordinating vacant spaces. ERA would match
prospective creative practitioners, artists and micro-creative business with vacant
spaces. Each space would be made available on 30-day rolling licenses. ERA would
call for expressions of interest from the creative community for any available spaces.
There would be expectations placed on those taking on the spaces to activate the
space, to be open at certain times and to deliver public programs
WHY RENEW AUSTRALIA?
As an affiliate member of Renew Australia, Eastern Riverina Arts would access the
expertise including standard agreements and be able to source low cost insurance for
participants. It is a brand that is trusted around the country and would provide Council
and property owners with assurance of working with tried and tested models and legal
arrangements, minimising risk. Eastern Riverina Arts would be able to commence the
project quickly without needing to develop specific local materials. Council has worked
on a number of projects and is currently planning other projects with Eastern Riverina
Arts. The existing projects have been successful, and we have a strong working
relationship with this group.
COST
In the initial stages an affiliate membership with Renew Australia would cost $3000 +
GST. This would allow for up to 4 spaces at any one time being covered under the
membership. Eastern Riverina Arts are also seeking additional funding of $1000 + GST
to cover in the first instance some initial marketing, and setup costs. ERA would provide
the coordination as in-kind contribution to the project.

TIMEFRAME
Although fast approaching, it is anticipated that utilising the proven framework and
resources of Renew Australia, Eastern Riverina Arts would be able to get the first
space up and running before Christmas.
INITIAL PROPERTIES
In order to get the program initiated before Christmas, Eastern Riverina Arts have
begun discussions with PRD who have a property owner with interest in two shopfronts
on Forsyth St (east side of Baylis St). We will be looking to secure these at first before
exploring other potential properties. Other properties could then be included from other
realtors through an expression of interest process, subject to their interest and support
in the program.
A steering committee would be established to review the EOI applications.
INITIAL DISCUSSIONS WITH ARTISTS
We have received an expression of interest from a group of emerging creatives. Their

idea is a space for workshops, galleries and small performances with a regularly
changing roster of artists and activities. This space would be co-ordinated primarily by
the team from Salad Days, who host the Half Way Print Fest, an event supported by
Wagga Wagga City Council three years running through the cultural grant program.
For the other shop, we would call for expressions of interest from artists to use as
shared studio space.
As part of our risk management strategy we would ensure that any artist applying would
commit to working in a manner consistent with Eastern Riverina Arts’ values of
Connectedness, Inclusiveness and Professionalism.
EXPANSION
Eastern Riverina Arts is planning a Stronger Communities Grant to further develop the
notion of Creative Spaces & Empty Spaces due for submission at the end of
September.
There is also potential once this is up and running and we can show proof of concept
that we will be able to attract more partnerships through Charles Sturt University,
Regional Development Australia and greater support from property managers and
owners.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Each space would visually acknowledge the program brand plus logos from Renew
Australia, ERA and Wagga Wagga City Council

EVALUATION
Eastern Riverina Arts would work with Council to develop a framework to evaluate the
pilot project. This would include customer surveys, vendor surveys, and documented
interest from potential tenants (through the real estate agents/property managers).
An initial contribution of $3,000 plus GST is proposed to be paid to Renew Australia

for the program materials and support. It is proposed that another $1,000 plus GST is
contributed by Council to cover the local implementation, promotion and study
components of the program.
Funding for this program is proposed to come from the Retail Strategy $45,000 budget
which has nil expended to date.
N/A
Growing Economy
Objective: We are a hub for activity
Outcome: We have vibrant precincts
Licensing and legal risks are covered through the agreements and licences developed
by Renew Australia (RA). As an affiliate, the project will be covered by Renew
Australia’s insurer with public and products liability insurance cover as a Head
Licensee. Participants that operate under the membership must pay $25 per week as
outlined in a participant agreement. For Renew Australia, this is the only charge asked
of participants, as it covers the necessary cost of them filling spaces and is a minimal
expense. Council could determine if the participant should bear this cost, or if we make
it free to participate. In the first instance, it is considered the cost is minimal and will
not prevent the take-up of these opportunities
During and after the trial period the community and stakeholder groups will be
contacted to determine impact and effectiveness of the program for the Wagga CBD.
This will be used to develop a further report (if trial is supported) to Council on the
future options and continuation of the program.


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2⇩ . Renew Australia - Affiliate Member agreement
3⇩ . Renew Australia Brochure 2019

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Attachment 3: Renew Australia Brochure 2019 Page 126

Attachment 3: Renew Australia Brochure 2019 Page 127

RP-6 REPLACEMENT KERBSIDE BIN AND KITCHEN CADDY

CLARIFICATION OF FEES
Author: Natalie Te Pohe
Summary: The proposed amendments to Council’s 2019/20 fees and

charges document relating to kerbside waste replacement bins
and kitchen caddies will ensure clarity is provided to community
members and Council officers moving forward.
Recommendation
That Council:
a endorse the inclusion of the following new information in Council’s Revenue and
Pricing Policy 2019/20 to be applied to fee numbers 0085 to 0090 as outlined
within this report and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days
commencing 12 October 2019 and concluding on 9 November 2019:
Kerbside Waste Collection
The following fees will not be charged if a Police event number or Statutory
Declaration is provided to Council in regard to missing/stolen bins or where the
damage is not at the fault of the resident.
b endorse the inclusion of the following new information in Council’s Revenue and
Pricing Policy 2019/20 to be applied to fee number 0093 as outlined within this
report and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days commencing 12
October 2019 and concluding on 9 November 2019:
This fee will not be charged if a Statutory Declaration is provided to Council stating
that a kitchen caddy is not present at the property.
c invite public submissions on the proposed amendments to the 2019/20 kerbside
waste fees and charges until 9 November 2019
d receives a further report following the public exhibition period:
i addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed amendment of
fees and charges
ii proposing adoption of the clarifications to be retrospectively applied from 1
July 2019, unless there are any recommended amendments that will require
a further public exhibition period
Report
At the 24 June 2019 Council meeting, Council resolved (Minute No.: 19/212):
That Council, having considered all submissions received relating to the exhibited
documents:
b adopt the Fees and Charges for the financial year 2019/20 inclusive of
the amendments highlighted in the report
The adopted 2019/20 Fees and Charges incorporated fees for both the replacement
of missing/stolen/damaged bins and kitchen caddy replacements.

On 5 August 2019, correspondence was sent to the real estate agents highlighting that
Council would require a Police event number in order to process a replacement bin.
Prior to this, statutory declarations were sought.
The reason for the change initially was to ensure that all customer enquiries for the
replacement of allegedly stolen bins could be logged in conjunction with the Police
event number to inform any future action. Currently, there are some orphan bins that
arrive at the return and earn kiosks that are serial numbered and can be tracked back
to the original property. A request to Tomra Cleanaway for video imagery of the alleged
offender leaving a stolen bin at a kiosk used to require a Police event number to comply
with their Policy to release the video information. This information was then provided
to the Police to enable them to investigate the matter of the alleged theft, and the bin
was then returned to the originating property, unless it had been replaced in the
meantime.
It should be noted that further discussions with Tomra Cleanaway have now led to their
acceptance of Statutory Declarations given the potential impact this was going to have
on Police resources across the city.
During an internal staff meeting on 13 August 2019, it was highlighted that officers had
not been charging the community for the replacement of missing/stolen or damaged
bins (where the resident was not at fault) nor for replacement kitchen caddies, and had
not generally charged the community for these in the past.
While it was outlined that the fees were incorporated into the Council adopted Fees
and Charges document, there were significant concerns raised with introducing this
charge to the community; and that charging for kitchen caddy replacements may have
a potential flow on impact to the use and success of Council’s Food Organics Garden
Organics (FOGO) service.
The FOGO service has been extremely successful with the November 2018 kerbside
waste audit demonstrating that 98% of contents were correct and 58% of household
food waste was now being diverted from landfill.
It is therefore proposed to include the following clarification against fee numbers 0085
to 0090 as outlined below:
The following fees will not be charged if a Police event number or Statutory Declaration
is provided to Council in regard to missing/stolen bins or where the damage is not at
the fault of the resident.
Item Fee and Charge Pricing Basis 2019/20 GST 2019/20

No. Description Policy Fee Fee
ID (excl. of (incl. of
GST) GST)
The following fees will not be charged if a Police event number or Statutory
Declaration is provided to Council in regard to missing/stolen bins or where the
damage is not at the fault of the resident.


GST) GST)
008 Kerbside Waste Collection E Each $55.00 $0.00 $55.00
5 – replacement for
missing/stolen/damaged
140 litre general waste
MGB
240 litre general waste
MGB
240 litre FOGO MGB
240 litre recycling MGB
240 litre commercial MGB
360 litre recycling MGB
This notation will ensure that the community and Council officers are aware of the
requirements moving forward.
For information, the number of stolen bin replacements requested between 1 January
2019 and the end of August are outlined in the table below:
Bin Type Number of Stolen Bin Current Total

Replacements 2019/20
Requested Fee
Domestic 140 litre General Waste 89 $55.00 $4,895
Domestic 240 litre General Waste 3 $70.00 $210
Domestic 240 litre FOGO 66 $70.00 $4,620
Domestic 240 litre Recycling 97 $70.00 $6,790
Commercial 240 litre General Waste 46 $70.00 $3,220
Commercial 240 litre FOGO 2 $70.00 $140
Commercial 240 litre Recycling 28 $70.00 $1,960

Bin Type Number of Stolen Bin Current Total

Replacements 2019/20
Requested Fee
Commercial 360 litre Recycling 8 $130.00 $1,040
TOTAL 339 $22,875
While the number of kitchen caddy replacements sought have been relatively minor –
77 caddies between 1 January and 27 August 2019 – implementing the charge for a
replacement caddy would have a cumulative effect if community members then chose
not to source a replacement. From the information sourced to date, it is understood
that many of the caddies are requested from new tenants whereby the caddy is missing
from the property they are now renting. Only a few additional caddies have been
requested, however the relevant fee is charged in this case.
It is therefore proposed to include the following clarification against fee number 0093
as outlined below:
This fee will not be charged if a Statutory Declaration is provided to Council stating that
a kitchen caddy is not present at the property.

GST) GST)
0093 Kitchen Caddy E Each $7.27 $0.73 $8.00
(this fee will not be
charged if a Statutory
Declaration is provided to
Council stating that a
kitchen caddy is not
present at the property).
Real estate agents have since been requested to consider incorporating bins and
kitchen caddies on their rental inspection checklists, which aims to further reduce the
number of requests being received.
Currently the adopted Fees and Charges include a fee to replace a kitchen caddy of
$8.00 per caddy. Based on the number of requests being made to the end of August
(77) and extrapolating this for a full financial year, the fees foregone are approximately
$924 including GST. This is considered insignificant given the success of the FOGO
program and would be funded from within the Solid Waste Reserve.
The number of missing/stolen/damaged bins that have been reported since 1 January
2019 is 339. Extrapolating this for a full financial year would equate to approximately
510 bins. The waste contract determined that the risk of stolen and damaged bins for
residential properties is born by the contractor. Council has therefore allowed for this
risk as part of the modelling of the kerbside waste charges, therefore there is no budget
impact for Council.

The 2019/20 revenue budget for missing/stolen/damaged bins is $5,094. As $5,414

was received in 2018/19 and $1,220 received at the timing of writing this report, it is
not anticipated that a budget amendment would be required as a result of the proposed
clarification.
Local Government Act 1993

Chapter 15, Part 10, Division 1:
 Section 608 Council fees for services

 Section 610B Fees to be determined in accordance with pricing methodologies

 Section 610D How does a council determine the amount of a fee for service?
 Section 610F Public notice of fees
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

 Regulation 201 Annual statement of council’s revenue policy
The Environment
Objective: We create a sustainable environment for future generations
Outcome: We minimise our impact on the environment
The risks to Council of not endorsing the proposed clarification include:
 Community concern at charging for a service when it has not been charged in
the past
 Impact over time on the success of the FOGO service, and therefore increased
negative impact on the environmental sustainability of Wagga
 Reputational damage, particularly given the minor amount of revenue that
would be gained
The proposed clarification and amendment to the 2019/20 fees and charges will be
publicly exhibited through Council news and on Council’s website seeking public
submissions.

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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Tuesday 8 October 2019 CONF-1
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
CONF-1 SPORTING HALL OF FAME CRITERIA
Author: Ben Creighton

This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local

Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for
business relating to the following: -
(a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals.
Confidential Meeting of Council - Tuesday 8 October 2019 Page 135

Report submitted to the Confidential Meeting of Council on Tuesday 8 October 2019 CONF-2
CONF-2 RFT2020-02 FARRER ROAD WIDENING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT
Author: Silas Darby

Director: Caroline Angel
This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local

Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for
business relating to the following: -
(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed,
prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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CM-1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 23 SEPTEMBER 2019

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REPORTS FROM STAFF

RP-1 DA18/0408 - PIG FARM (INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE) –

Author: Cameron Collins

Summary: The report is for a development application and is presented to

Development Application Details

Applicant Pig Improvement Company Australia Pty Ltd (PICA)

Sunpork Pty Ltd

Development Cost $9,000,000

Development Pig Farm (Intensive Livestock Agriculture) – 15,000

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Public notification of the application resulted in the receipt of a significant number of

The development application is for ‘intensive livestock agriculture’ comprised of a

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Reasons for Approval

Ordinary Meeting of Council - Tuesday 8 October 2019 Page 5

Link to Strategic Plan

Risk Management Issues for Council

Internal / External Consultation

• 7 submissions in support (all local).

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Mail Media Community Engagement Digital

Surveys and feedback

Council news story

1⇨. DA18-0408 - Environmental Impact Statement - Provided under separate

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RP-2 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS -

Author: Neil McDermott

That the Register of Pecuniary Interest Returns, containing current returns of

The Code also states, that:

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Lodgement of Declarations of Pecuniary Interest Returns was required by 30

Accordingly, Council’s register of Pecuniary Interest Returns 2019 is submitted to this

Policy and Legislation

Clause 4.21 of the Model Code of Conduct

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Risk Management Issues for Council

Internal / External Consultation

Ordinary Meeting of Council - Tuesday 8 October 2019 Page 9

RP-3 DEACCESSIONING OF MURAL ON BOLTON PARK AMENITIES

Author: Tim Kurylowicz

At the 26 August 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting it was resolved:

That Council approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial

Deaccessioning is the administrative process whereby an item is removed from

Background to the Public Art Mural

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POL109 Public Art Policy establishes a hierarchy to govern the disposal of

 Offered to the artist, or family representative if the artist is deceased;

Policy and Legislation

POL 109 Public Art Policy

Link to Strategic Plan