OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2005
AT 7:04pm
NATIONAL
ANTHEM AND PRAYER
The meeting opened with the National Anthem and Prayer read by Reverend Neil Checkley.
STATEMENT OF RECOGNITION
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain read a statement of recognition of Penrith City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage.
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri OAM, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Susan Page (arrived 7.16pm), Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, and Steve Simat.
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546 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Garry Rumble apologies be received from Councillor Mark Davies and Councillor Susan Page. |
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor David Bradbury for the period 31 October 2005 to 4 December 2005 inclusive.
Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Ross Fowler for the period 19 November 2005 to 24 November 2005 inclusive.
Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Greg Davies for the period 19 November to 26 November 2005 inclusive.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 31 October 2005 |
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547 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 31 October 2005 be confirmed. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Garry Rumble declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 4 as he is a member of Apex 40 and he reserved his right to speak and vote.
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1 Council
Achieves National Recognition Award for Sustainability 4109/38 |
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548 RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Jim Aitken That the
information contained in the Mayoral Minute on Council Achieves National
Recognition Award for Sustainability be received. |
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2 Planning
Institute of Australia Commends Council's Sustainability Blueprint for Urban
Release Areas 4105/3 |
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549 RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Jim Aitken That the
information contained in the Mayoral Minute on Planning Institute of
Australia Commends Council’s Sustainability be received. |
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1 Report
and Recommendations of the Disability Access Committee Meeting |
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550
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Lexie Cettolin that the recommendations contained in the Report
and Recommendations of the Disability Access Committee Meeting of Penrith City
Council held on Wednesday 5 October 2005 be adopted. |
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2 Report
and Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee Meeting |
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551
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor
Kevin Crameri that the recommendations contained in the Report and
Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City
Council held on Monday 14 November 2005 be adopted with the following
amendment: QWN3: Leave
of Absence Councillor
Greg Davies requested Leave of Absence for the period 19 November to 26 November 2005 inclusive. His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain ruled
that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting. RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie
Greenow seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that Leave of Absence be granted to
Councillor Greg Davies for the period 19 November to 26 November 2005
inclusive. |
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANISATION
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552 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that Item 18 – 2005-2006 Management
Plan – September Quarter Review be dealt with first. |
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18 2005-2006
Management Plan - September Quarter Review 36/53 |
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Councillor Susan Page arrived at the meeting the time being 7.16pm. |
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553 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that: 1. The
information contained in the report on the 2005-2006 Management Plan - September
Quarter Review be received 2. The 2005-2006 Management Plan Review as at 30 September 2005, including the revised estimates identified in the recommended budget, be adopted 3. The
recommended reallocations to projects detailed in the report be adopted. |
The
City in its Broader Context
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1 Update
on the Establishment of Farmers Market in Penrith 7030/12 |
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554
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor
Steve Simat that the information contained in the report on Update on the Establishment of
Farmers Market in Penrith be received. |
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2 Turf
Wicket Maintenance subsidy to Penrith District Cricket Club 3018/1 Pt2 |
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555 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that 1. The
information contained in the report on Turf Wicket Maintenance subsidy to Penrith
District Cricket Club be received: 2. An increase in the subsidy to the Penrith
Cricket Club be considered, together with
financing other high priority unfunded projects, for allocation from any surplus position that may arise from
variations to the 2005/2006 budget. 3. A
CPI increase be applied to the annual subsidies paid to Penrith Cricket Club and Nepean District Cricket Association
commencing in 2006/2007. |
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3 Rezoning
application RZ05/0048 St Marys Police Station Lot 103 DP 1083538 (No.
323-327) Great Western Highway, St Marys. Applicant: NSW Department of
Commerce; Owner: The Crown RZ05/0048 |
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556 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that: 1. The information contained in the report on the proposed
rezoning of Lot 103 DP 108338 Rezoning application RZ05/0048 St Marys Police Station Lot 103 DP
1083538 (No. 323-327) Great Western Highway, St Marys be received 2. In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 (as amended), Council submit the draft Local Environmental Plan 1998 (Urban Land) - Amendment 20 to the Minister for Gazettal, subject to amendments that may be required as a result of advice from Parliamentary Counsel 3. Council’s Environmental Planning Manager, Mr Roger Nethercote, utilise his Section 69 delegation to forward the plan to the Minister 4. That the applicant be advised of Council’s decision and that
it does not infer approval of the draft Local Environmental Plan by the
Minister or approval of the development application submitted concurrently
with the rezoning application. |
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20 Development
Application 05/0229 proposal for a detached dual occupancy at Lot 268 DP
204977 (No. 51) Westbank Avenue, Emu Plains. Applicant: Mr S & Mrs K
Harris; Owner: Mr S & Mrs K
Harris DA05/0229 |
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557
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor
Pat Sheehy that the report be deferred and a further report be brought back
to Council outlining new conditions regarding the location of the attic
window and the requirement for a 1.8 metre fence. |
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4 Apex
2006 Annual General Meeting - Request for Donation of Reusable Shopping Bags
and Eco Pens 6016/44 |
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558 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that: 1. The
information contained in the report on Apex 2006 Annual General Meeting - Request
for Donation of Reusable Shopping Bags and Eco Pens be received 2. Council
donate 200 reusable shopping bags and eco pens to the Apex 40 Nepean Valley
for the Apex 40 2006 Annual General Meeting. |
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5 Implementation
of the Mulgoa/Wallacia Sewerage Scheme 5280/17
Pt10 |
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559 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that: 1. The information contained in the report on Implementation of the Mulgoa/Wallacia Sewerage Scheme be received 2. That a policy on how Council might offer
financial assistance for residents to connect to the Sewerage Scheme in cases
of hardship be developed. |
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560 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that: 1. The
information contained in the report on Waste Collection Contracts be received 2. The extension of the Domestic Waste Service Contract, Bulk Bin Waste Collection Service Contract and Effluent Waste Collection Service Contract be approved in accordance with the terms as outlined in this report 3. The
Waste & Community Protection Manager be authorised to call for tenders
for the Street Litterbin Waste Collection Service. |
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561 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that: 1. The
information contained in the report on Recycling Service be received 2. The
Waste and Community Protection Manager be authorised to implement the change
from a split-bin recycling service to a co-mingled service. |
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562 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that: 1. The
information contained in the report on State of the Environment Report 2005 be
received 2. A further report be prepared regarding the proposed timeframe and process for production of a Sustainability Report in future years 3. The
Draft 2005 State of the Environment Report be endorsed and forwarded to the
Department of Local Government. |
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563 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Garry Rumble that the information contained in the report on International Links Program -
Update Report be received. |
The
City Supported by Infrastructure
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9 Tender
04-05/06 - Construction of Concrete
Path Paving 2005/2006 in Three Separate Wards 38/144 |
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564 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that: 1. The information contained in the report on Tender 04-05/06 - Construction of Concrete Path Paving
2005/2006 in Three Separate Wards be received 2. The Schedule of Rates Tender from De Vries
Concreting and Excavations Pty Ltd be accepted to carry out the footpaths in
North Ward 2005/2006 Footpaving Programs 3. The Schedule of Rates Tender from De Vries
Concreting and Excavations Pty Ltd be accepted to carry out the footpaths in
the East Ward 2005/2006 Footpaving Programs 4. The Schedule of Rates Tender from Danste
Pty Ltd be accepted to carry out the footpaths in the South Ward 2005/2006
Footpaving Programs 5. In the event of a tenderer not being able
to complete work in the allocated Ward by the end of the tender performance
deadlines, the work be offered to the cheapest available tenderer as listed
in the report 6. Any additional work from other programs be
offered to the cheapest available tenderer as listed in the report 7. A further report be brought back to
Council on the specification required in regards to the gradient of
footpaths. |
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565
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor
Pat Sheehy that the information contained in the report on 2005 Local Government
Association Conference be received. |
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566 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that: 1. The
information contained in the report on Council's Meeting Calendar for 2006 be
received 2. The draft Council Meeting Calendar for 2006 be adopted. |
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567
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor
Pat Sheehy that the information contained in the report on Financial Assistance Grant be
received. |
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14 Summary
of Investments & Banking for the period 28 September 2005 to 25 October
2005 6031/4 |
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568 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that: 1. The
information contained in the report on Summary of Investments & Banking for
the period 28 September 2005 to 25 October 2005 be received 2. The Certificate of the Responsible Accounting
Officer, Statement of General Fund Bank Balances as at 25 October 2005 and
the Summary of Investments for the period 28 September 2005 to 25 October
2005 be noted and accepted 3. The
graphical investment analysis as at 25 October 2005 be noted |
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569
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor
Pat Sheehy that the information contained in the report on Salary Administration System be
received. |
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570 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that: 1. The
information contained in the report on Provision of Investment Advisory Services
be received 2. Council
appoint Oakvale Capital Limited to provide investment advisory services for a
period of three years, to be reviewed annually, in line with the expression
of interest received dated 14 October 2005. |
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571 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Jim Aitken that: 1. The
information contained in the report on Extension of Daylight Saving Time be
received 2. Penrith City Council write to the Attorney General’s Department requesting that consideration be given to altering the Standard Time Act 1987, to have the definition of “summer time period” mean: a period starting at 2 am on the first Sunday in October in each year and ending at 2 am on the last Sunday in the following March 3. Penrith City Council write to WSROC and LGA seeking their assistance with lobbying the State Government for the extension of Daylight Savings in 2006. |
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17 Commercial
Matter - Proposal to Allow Outdoor Eating Facilities on Part of the Public
Footpath Area Located on the Eastern Side of Riley Street, Penrith within the
New Extensions of Penrith Plaza. 686582
LE1 |
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572 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor Steve Simat that: 1. The information contained in the report on Commercial Matter - Proposal to
Allow Outdoor Eating Facilities on Part of the Public Footpath Area Located
on the Eastern Side of Riley Street, Penrith within the New Extensions of Penrith
Plaza. be received 2. Council grant a seven (7) year Licence Agreement to each retailer in accordance with the terms and conditions as outlined in the DCP 3. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be
placed on all necessary documentation. |
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Councillor
Kevin Crameri requested a report on the trapping of Myna birds and the
implications of their disposal. |
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Councillor Steve Simat requested a report on how
Council is going to clean up Grafitti in and around Queen St, St Marys. |
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Councillor Jackie
Greenow requested a memo reply to all Councillors as to why land has been cleared along the Great Western
Highway (Southside of Highway) from Burns Creek to near Four Winds. |
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Councillor Jim
Aitken requested a report to Council on the plans and costings of maintaining the landscaping and
parks in Glenmore Park. |
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Councillor Jim Aitken requested that street
lighting be provided on River Road, Leonay right near house 165. |
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Councillor Jim
Aitken requested an update on the repairs
to the draining system under the railway bridge at Emu Plains that is covered with the large steel
plate. |
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Councillor Jim
Aitken requested that $600 be voted from
South Ward Voted works for stage hire for the Riverlands Christian Church to
hold their Kingswood Carols to be held at the Kingswood Community Centre. |
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575 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim
Aitken seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that the matter be brought forward
and dealt with as a matter of urgency. His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain ruled that the matter was urgent
and should be dealt with at the meeting. 576 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim
Aitken seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that $600 be
voted from South Ward Voted works for stage hire for the Riverlands Christian
Church to hold their Kingswood Carols to be held at the Kingswood Community
Centre. |
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Councillor John
Thain requested a report to Council on holding an Annual Mayoral Ball. The report is to include possible venues
and how best to allocate any proceeds to selected charities. |
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Councillor Susan Page requested Leave of Absence
for the period 30 November to 21 December 2005. |
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577 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that the matter be brought
forward as a matter of urgency. His Worship the
Mayor, Councillor John Thain ruled
that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting. 578 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that Leave
of Absence be granted to Councillor Susan Page for the period 30 November to
21 December 2005. |
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579 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri the meeting adjorn to the Committee of the Whole to deal with the
following matters, the time being 8.11pm. |
1 Presence
of the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri that the press and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters:
Leadership and
Organisation
2 Commercial Matter - Council Property -
Lease to W & L Pty Ltd of part of 114-116 Henry Street, Penrith 319943 LE1 Pt.3
3 Commercial Matter - Council Property -
Lease of Suite 1, Gaymark Lane, 134-138 Henry Street, Penrith 319961 LE6
4 Senior Staff Matter 909/91
Pt8
The meeting resumed at 8.35pm and the Executive Officer reported that the Committee of the Whole met at 8.11pm on 21 November 2005, the following being present
His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, Kevin Crameri OAM, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Susan Page, Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, and Steve Simat.
and the Committee of the Whole excluded the press and public from the meeting for the reasons set out in CW1 and that the Committee of the Whole submitted the following recommendations to Council.
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
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CW4 That 1. The information
contained in the report on Senior Staff Matter be received 2. The processes outlined in the report be adopted. |
ADOPTION
OF Committee of the Whole
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580 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that the
recommendation contained in the Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1 to CW5
be adopted. |
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
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Councillor Garry Rumble requested an
urgent report on Councils Parking Policy |
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There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8.41pm.
I certify that these 13 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 21 November 2005.
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