Agenda of Ordinary Meeting - 20 February 2006

CONFIRMED MINUTES

OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

ON MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2006 AT 7:03PM

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 Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury, Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Susan Page, Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, and Steve Simat.

APOLOGIES

635 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that apologies be received from Councillor Jim Aitken OAM.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 12 December 2005

636 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 12 December 2005 be confirmed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 2 as he is a former Director of the Henry Lawson Club and left the meeting during the discussion and voting on the item.

Councillor Susan Page declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 as she is on the Board of the New Mardi Gras and she reserved her right to speak and vote.

suspension of standing orders

637 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Mark Davies that Standing Orders be suspended to allow members of the public to address the meeting, the time being 7:07pm.

ADDRESSING THE MEETING

The following person requested permission to address the meeting on the issues outlined below:

Mr Stuart Ayres

Item 7 – Use of Council’s Sporting Facilities

Speaking AGAINST the Recommendation

Mr Ayres spoke as a representative of the Penrith Australian Rules Football Club (RAMS).

Mr Ayres spoke in relation to Dukes Oval, Emu Plains. Mr Ayres stated that the use of Dukes Oval by the RAMS during the winter months ensures that the facility is being fully utilised. The investment in lighting of Dukes Oval will be redundant if the RAMS are no longer able to utilise the facility.

Mr Ayres stated that the impact on the wicket area would be lessened if an effective facility management plan were in place. For example, Liverpool City Council host both AFL and Sydney Grade Cricket on Rosedale Oval. The caretakers of Dukes Oval have minimal experience in maintaining the wicket over the winter period, and would benefit from consulting with other Councils that host both Cricket and AFL at the one facility.

Mr Ayres stated that the usage of Dukes Oval by the RAMS is relatively light, with mostly only training taking place between late March and the first week of September. Dukes Oval was only utilised for competition on 7 Saturdays in 2005.

Mr Ayres outlined the concerns of the club with Greygums Oval, stating that it is not in suitable condition for senior level AFL. The ground surface is uneven, and the soil is hard and compacted. This is exacerbated by the fact that the Little Athletics club uses pesticide to mark their running lines. Mr Ayres outlined the number of junior sports that currently also use the facility, stating that the facility is already at its maximum utilisation. Mr Ayres reiterated the fact that the playing surface is not safe for senior level football.

Mr Ayres commented that if the problem with Dukes Oval is its use as an AFL ground in winter, why is it that the RAMS are the only team to be asked to relocate, whereas the same request has not been made of the Emu Plains Juniors.

resumption of standing orders

638 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Greg Davies that Standing Orders be resumed, the time being 7:13pm.

Mayoral Minutes

1 Australia Day Honours and Local Citizen Awards

639 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that the information contained in the Mayoral Minute on Australian Day Honours and Local Citizen Awards be received.

2 Queens Baton Relay

640 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that the information contained in the Mayoral Minute on the Queens Baton Relay be received.

3 2006 Australia Day Celebrations

641 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that the information contained in the Mayoral Minute on 2006 Australia Day Celebrations be received.

Notices Of Motion

1 Notice of Motion [Rescission] DA03/3292

Submitted by Councillors Steve Simat, Jim Aitken, Lexie Cettolin, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler and Garry Rumble

That the motion carried at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 12 December 2005 in relation to Item 7 – Development Application 03/3292 for a part six and part seven storey mixed retail, commercial and residential building over basement parking at Lot 1 DP 779550, Lot 2 DP 154388, Lot 1 DP 576961 and Lot B DP 152524 (No. 538-556 High Street, Penrith be, and is hereby, rescinded.

The MOTION was MOVED Councillor Steve Simat seconded Councillor Greg Davies

642 On being put to the meeting the MOTION was CARRIED.

2 Notice of Motion DA03/3292

Submitted by Councillors Steve Simat, Jim Aitken, Lexie Cettolin, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler and Garry Rumble

That:

1. The information contained in the report to the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 12 December 2005 in relation to Development Application 03/3292 for a part six and part seven storey mixed retail, commercial and residential building over basement parking at Lot 1 DP 779550, Lot 2 DP 154388, Lot 1 DP 576961 and Lot B DP 152524 (No. 538 - 556) High Street, Penrith be received

2. A further report be brought back to Council in 2006 to allow time for consideration, negotiation and clarification on planning conflicts.

643 With the concurrence of the proposers, the MOTION, was amended and MOVED Councillor Steve Simat seconded Councillor Greg Davies

That:

2. A further report be brought back to Council within three months to allow time for consideration, negotiation and clarification on planning conflicts.

644 On being put to the meeting the MOTION, as amended, was CARRIED.

MASTER PROGRAM REPORTS

The City as a Social Place

2 Penrith Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Funding Program - 2005 1117/42

645 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that the matter be deferred, and be dealt with at the end of ‘The City as a Social Place’ Master Progam Reports.

4 Community Assistance Program - Rolling Component 6016/52

646 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Community Assistance Program - Rolling Component be received

2. Council approve the allocation of $1,000.00 to Penrith Women’s Health Centre on behalf of the IWD Working Party as a contribution toward the cost of holding an International Women’s Day celebration

3. Council approve the allocation of $517.00 to the Kingswood Park Community Centre Management Committee for the purchase of a metal trolley.

5 Integration of the City's Principal Cultural Facilities 31/56

647 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Integration of the City's Principal Cultural Facilities be received

2. Council endorse the program of activities outlined in the report.

3. Council agree to $18,000 being allocated from the Systems and Procedures Budget for the preparation of a Service Specification for the new integrated cultural entity / company.

1 Senior's Week 2006 1019/74

648 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Greg Davies

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Senior's Week 2006 be received

2. Council provide Seniors Week grants for ten community projects to nine community organisations to the value of $6,330 to celebrate Seniors Week 2006, as outlined in the Acting Community Development Manager’s report.

3. Council allocate the remaining $170.00 from the Seniors Week grant fund budget of $6,500 to Council’s Seniors Week activity “Volunteer to Live Life” to be held at St Marys Senior Citizens Centre on Monday 3^rd April 2006.

3 Mobile Pre-School Operations 1401/3

649 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David Bradbury seconded Councillor Karen McKeown

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Mobile Pre-School Operations be received

2. A further report be presented to Council giving more detail on the proposed Mobile Pre-School Operations.

6 2006 Mardi Gras Event in Penrith 1042/1 Pt5

650 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that the information contained in the report on 2006 Mardi Gras Event in Penrith be received.

Councillors Kevin Crameri OAM and Mark Davies requested that their names be recorded as having voted AGAINST the motion.

7 Use of Council's Sporting Facilities 3158/1

651 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Garry Rumble

That:

1. The information contained in the report on the use of Council’s sporting facilities be received

2. The issue of fencing Darcy Smith Oval, Emu Plains be re-examined following a site inspection, once the soccer fields are marked out

3. The RAMS AFL Club to be relocated from Dukes Oval to another venue to reduce wear and tear on the cricket wicket square. Due to the absence of alternative facilities, the RAMS be advised to liaise with the Penrith Swans at Greygums Oval for the shared use of this field

4. A further report to be presented to Council regarding the use of Oval No. 5, Jamison Park. The report is to outline in particular which month the Junior League will require the ground, and any possible clash between the cricket and league schedules taking into consideration the longest possible season for each sport

5. A further report be presented to Council outlining the costs, and any compensation that can be provided to the Emu Plains / Glenmore Park Junior Australian Rules Football Club following the move of the senior team (RAMS) and their equipment, to Greygums Oval

6. A further report be presented to Council on the costs of improving the playing surface at Greygums Oval to make it more suitable for senior level AFL competition.

Councillor Susan Page left the meeting, the time being 8:20pm.

Councillor Susan Page returned to the meeting, the time being 8:22pm.

8 ADI Site, Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 30 - St Marys - Draft Amendment No. 1 4130/2

652 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Greg Davies

That:

1. The information contained in the report on ADI Site, Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 30 - St Marys - Draft Amendment No. 1 be received

2. Council make a written submission to the Department of Planning on the draft amendments to SREP 30 based on the recommended actions detailed in the report and Council also re-states its opinion that it favours a boundary smoothing process in order to support efficient Regional Park management.

3. ADI RAG be advised of Council’s decision.

Having earlier declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 2, His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain left the meeting the time being 8:45pm.

Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jackie Greenow took the chair the time being 8:45pm.

Councillor Ross Fowler declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 2 as he is the accountant / auditor of many of the organisations listed, and he reserved his right to speak and vote on the matter.

2 Penrith Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Funding Program - 2005 1117/42

653 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that the information contained in the report on Penrith Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Funding Program – 2005 be received.

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain returned to the meeting, and resumed the chair, the time being 8:46pm.

The City In Its Environment

9 Weed control at Knapsack Creek 7025/2 Pt9

654 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Greg Davies

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Weed control at Knapsack Creek be received

2. The grant monies be accepted

3. A letter be written to the Minister for Lands thanking him for the grant.

10 Nepean River Bank, Leonay 5013/6 Pt4

655 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Greg Davies that the information contained in the report on Nepean River Bank, Leonay be received.

Councillor Kevin Crameri left the meeting, the time being 8:51pm.

Councillor Kevin Crameri returned to the meeting, the time being 8:53pm.

11 Aquatic Weed Harvesting 5013/5 Pt8

656 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Aquatic Weed Harvesting in the Nepean River be received

2. Council write to the Premier of NSW seeking urgent funding for an aquatic weed harvester to be based in the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment, under the management of the Hawkesbury River County Council

3. Discussions take place with other users of the river for joint use of equipment to remove weed in the river above the Weir

4. A further report be presented to Council on making representations to State and Local authorities to determine one body to be in charge of the river.

The City as an Economy

14 Construction of Offices at 225 - 227 Queen Street, St Marys 319961 LE2

657 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Construction of Offices at 225 - 227 Queen Street, St Marys be received

2. That formal tenders be invited from;

a) Brisland Pty Ltd

b) Arenco (NSW) Pty Limited

c) Rapid Construction PTY Limited

d) Lahey Constructions Pty Ltd

e) Gledhill Constructions Pty Ltd

3. A further report to be submitted to Council recommending a preferred builder.

12 Relationship between Penrith City and Lachlan Shire 1129/56

658 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Karen McKeown

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Relationship between Penrith City and Lachlan Shire be received

2. Council agree in principle to develop a partnership between Penrith City Council and Lachlan Shire Council that would facilitate a program of exchange between groups in the two communities

3. Council advise Lachlan Shire of this decision

4. The local print and television media in both areas be advised of the relationship to publicise its benefits

5. A further report be presented to Council detailing the benefits of such a partnership to Council and the community.

Councillor Greg Davies left the meeting, the time being 9:11pm.

13 Outdoor Eating and Trading Licences - Non-Profit Organisations 7000-13 Pt3

659 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David Bradbury seconded Councillor Karen McKeown

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Outdoor Eating and Trading Licences - Non-Profit Organisations be received

2. Applications requesting the waiving or provision of a subsidy relating to the Licence fee for Outdoor Eating and Trading be only considered where the applicant is a non-profit organisation and they can demonstrate the community benefit

3. A further report be presented to Council detailing the outcomes of the implementation of the new policy. The report is to outline if there has been any need for enforcement with traders that may have encroached onto the footpath area. The report is also to outline the effect on those businesses that have had to pay for their licences.

15 Urban Development Institute of Australia National Congress 2006 103/14 Pt 4

660 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Urban Development Institute of Australia National Congress 2006 be received

2. Councillors Jim Aitken and Steve Simat be Council’s nominated delegates to attend the National Congress of the Urban Development Institute of Australia in Adelaide from 3^rd - to 6^th April, 2006.

The City Supported by Infrastructure

16 Tender for Provision of Various Building Trade Services - Tender reference 06-05/06 38/147

661 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Karen McKeown

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Tender for Provision of Various Building Trade Services - Tender reference 06-05/06 be received

2. Council accepts tenders for the provision of various trade services from the following companies.

General Building Works and Repairs

Westco Building Consultants Pty Ltd

MS St Clair Building Consultants

BG Enterprises Pty Ltd

Plumbing & Drainage Services

BG Enterprises Pty Ltd

Jordan Plumbing & Electrical

Broadview Plumbing Services

Glazing Services

Cains Glass Service Pty Ltd

O’briens Glass Industries

Painting Services

Westco Building Consultants Pty Ltd

Programmed Maintenance Services Pty Ltd

Steve Rosenthal Painting

Concreting Services

Allied Civil Pty Ltd

Cunneen & Mayne Building Construction P/L

Security Alarms & Detection Systems

Quorum Security Services

Peiker Communications Services

Electrical Services

Hix Electrical Services Pty Ltd

Jordan Plumbing & Electrical

BG Enterprises Pty Ltd

17 Russell Street, Emu Plains - Pedestrian Safety Under the Main Western Railway Line RU/01 Pt4

662 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Karen McKeown

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Russell Street, Emu Plains - Pedestrian Safety Under the Main Western Railway Line, be received.

2. The Member for Penrith be requested to lobby the Minister for Transport to request funding for a pedestrian underpass between the northern and southern side of the Main Western Railway Line on Russell Street.

Leadership and Organisation

18 Summary of Investments & Banking for the period 30 November 2005 to 27 December 2005 6031/4

663 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Ross Fowler

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Summary of Investments & Banking for the period 30 November 2005 to 27 December 2005 be received

2. The Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer, Statement of General Fund Bank Balances as at 27 December and the Summary of Investments for the period 30 November 2005 to 27 December 2005 be noted and accepted.

3. The graphical investment analysis as at 27 December 2005 be noted.

4. The Agency Collection Fees information be noted.

19 Pecuniary Interest Returns 909/62

664 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Ross Fowler that the information contained in the report on Pecuniary Interest Returns be received.

20 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Special Determination 2005-2006 753/7 & 10/42

665 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor Ross Fowler

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Special Determination 2005-2006 be received

2. The Councillor Annual Fee be set at $20,160, the Deputy Mayor additional fee be set at $11,753, and the Mayor additional fee be set at $47,012.

21 Nepean & District Pony Club and Riding for Disabled New South Wales 514884 LE1 Part 4

666 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Nepean & District Pony Club and Riding for Disabled New South Wales be received.

2. That a committee be formed under Section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993 to have delegated authority under Section 377 of the Act for the care, control and management of the property known as Lot 17-20, DP 238495 Samuel Marsden Road, Orchard Hills. That committee shall consist of:

- 3 representatives of RDA

- 3 representatives of Pony Club

- Council’s Facilities Operations Manager.

3. The Committee shall be known as Samuel Marsden Road Riding Facility Committee.

Councillor Greg Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 9:15pm.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Councillor Pat Sheehy left the meeting, the time being 9:15pm.

QWN 1 Personnel Matter 21/4

Councillor Jackie Greenow advised that she would be raising a Question Without Notice in the Committee of the Whole in relation to personnel matters concerning particular individuals and discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.

QWN 2 Corner Fourth Avenue and Second Avenue, Llandilo FO/03

Councillor Kevin Crameri requested that a tree stump located on the verge of the road corner of Fourth and Second Avenues, Llandilo needs to be removed as it is in a dangerous location.

Councillor Pat Sheehy returned to the meeting, the time being 9:16pm.

QWN 3 Ninth Avenue, Llandilo NI/01 Pt 2

Councillor Kevin Crameri requested that a litter patrol is needed urgently along Ninth Avenue, Llandilo as rubbish dumping is taking place on a large scale.

QWN 4 Sales Park, Luddenham 3223/1

Councillor Garry Rumble tabled a letter of thanks from the Luddenham Progress Association to the Parks and Gardens Supervisor, Mr Greg Butchard for his swift action in having rubbish cleaned up from Sales Park in Luddenham. Councillor Rumble requested that the letter be forwarded to the staff involved, and a letter be forwarded to the Progress Association thanking them for their interest and appreciation.

QWN 5 Caddens Road

Councillor Garry Rumble requested a report to Council on the possibility of the land in Caddens Road, which has access under the M4, being used by the Riding for the Disabled and Nepean Pony Club.

QWN 6 Graffiti in Queen Street, St Marys QU/02 Pt 6

Councillor Steve Simat requested a memo on the costs to remove graffiti in Queen Street, St Marys.

QWN 7 Clothing Bin, Northern Side of St Marys Train Station 9200/8 Pt 2

Councillor David Bradbury requested urgent attention be given to the removal of the Clothing Bin located on the Northern side of St Marys Train Station.

QWN 8 Intersection of Explorers Way and Ersking Park Road, St Clair EX/01

Councillor David Bradbury requested a report on the status of investigations into the traffic situation at the intersection of Explorers Way and Erskine Park Road, St Clair.

QWN 9 Graffiti Removal - Claremont Meadows sign, O'Connell Street, Claremont Meadows OC/01 Pt 3

Councillor David Bradbury requested the removal of graffiti on the Claremont Meadows sign at the entrance of O’Connell Street, Claremont Meadows.

QWN 10 Security at Cranebrook Shopping Centre 634905 Pt 3

Councillor David Bradbury requested a report to Council on the security situation at Cranebrook Shopping Centre.

QWN 11 Memorial Stone, Victoria Park 3010/1 Pt 2

Councillor David Bradbury advised Council of the opening of the Memorial Stone in Victoria Park. Councillor Bradbury expressed his appreciation, and the appreciation of those in attendance, at the work carried out by Council staff in getting the works completed and the park looking fantastic for the opening.

QWN 12 Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook AN/19 Pt 2

Councillor Greg Davies requested a memo to all North Ward Councillors on the progress of getting a slip-lane to turn right onto the Northern Road from Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook.

QWN 13 Occupancy Agreements for Council Facilities 1350/9 Pt 2

Councillor Ross Fowler requested a memo reply on how the management of the Occupancy Agreements of Neighbourhood Centres can be simplified to lessen the undue concern of the management committees.

QWN 14 Delegated Authority over Council recess 21/13 Pt 4

Councillor Ross Fowler requested a report to Council on the delegated authority used over the Council recess period 2005/2006.

Committee of the Whole

667 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Greg Davies the meeting adjourn to the Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters, the time being 9:29pm.

1 Presence of the Public

CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Greg Davies that the press and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters:

City as an Economy

2 Commercial Matter - Council Property - Queen Street & Carsons Lane, St Marys 319961 LE2

This item has been referred to Committee of the Whole as the report refers to 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 and discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.

The meeting resumed at 9:33pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee of the Whole met at 9:29pm on Monday 6 February 2006, the following being present

His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Kaylene Allison, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, 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

2 Commercial Matter - Council Property - Queen Street & Carsons Lane, St Marys 319961 LE2

RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Ross Fowler

CW2 That:

1. The information contained in the report on Commercial Matter - Council Property - Queen Street & Carsons Lane, St Marys be received.

2. Council to agree on the detail with respect to the Heads of Agreement with the Department of Community Services.

3. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all necessary documentation.

4. A further report be presented to Council on the progress with the development.

QWN 15 Personnel Matter 21/4

This item has been referred to committee of the whole as it refers to personnel matters concerning particular individuals and discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.

Councillor Jackie Greenow tabled a letter relating to a personnel matter.

668 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Ross Fowler that the General Manager provide a memo reply to all Councillors on the issues raised.

ADOPTION OF Committee of the Whole

669 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Karen McKeown the recommendation contained in the Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1 to CW2 be adopted.

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 9:34pm.

I certify that these 15 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 6 February 2006.

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Chairperson Date

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*Leadership and Organisation*

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership MEETING

HELD ON 28 September, 2005

PRESENT

Mayor Councillor John Thain; Councillor Garry Rumble; Councillor Karen McKeown; Councillor Kaylene Allison;

David Burns, Penrith City Council; Erin Davidson, Penrith City Council; Katerina Tahija, Penrith City Council; Lisa Jenner, Penrith City Council; Yvonne Perkins, Penrith City Council; Jeni Pollard, Penrith City Council; Ben Feszczuk, Penrith Local Area Command; Lawrence Bonello, Penrith Local Area Command; Laura Williams, South Penrith Youth Service; Debbie Moore, St Marys Local Area Command; Ray Filewood, St Marys Local Area Command; Yvonne Howie, Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce; Andy Richmond, Penrith Local Area Command.

Apologies

Councillor Greg Davies; Julie Passau, Penrith Local Area Command; Alan Shearan, Member of Londonderry; Diane Beamer, Member of Mulgoa; Joe Ibbitson, Penrith City Council; Wendy Herne, St Clair-Erskine Park Community Safety Association; John Glasheen, St Marys Local Area Command.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

MASTER PROGRAM REPORTS

The City as a Social Place

1 Penrith Valley Community Safety Plan - Key Area Strategy Development and Project Updates 1117/29 Pt 6

Key Area 1: Personal Safety

Domestic Violence Website

The website has continued to have substantial activity over the past quarter. There has been a spike in activity that may be attributed to the distribution of the Domestic Violence Help Online cards by the DV Police Liaison Officers and the enquiries from Wahroonga and Waverley Council as they are seeking to develop their own DV websites and have been referred to our site by the Crime Prevention Division of the NSW Attorney General’s Department.

Key Area 2: Antisocial Behaviour

Alcohol Free Zones

Council at its meeting on the 5^th September 2005 endorsed the reinstatement of existing and additional alcohol free zones throughout the Penrith LFA. All signage has been updated/installed as of 28/9/05.

Graffiti Removal Information Packages

A number of Graffiti Removal Information packages were distributed to Kingswood South Public School for a school activity and an article was included in the school newsletter. The Crime Prevention Officer, Debbie Moore from St Marys Local Area Command has also been distributing the Graffiti Removal Package to local schools, pre – schools and businesses that have been victims of graffiti.

Key Area 4: Issues affecting people and places.

Cranebrook Town Centre – Sharing the Public Domain.

Katerina Tahija advised the meeting of the status of the development of the funding submission to expand the Cranebrook Town Centre project. A meeting has been held with relevant stakeholders to advance this project in preparation for the upcoming funding round.

Key Area 5: Theft of or from a Vehicle

Park Smarter Campaign

David Burns advised the Partnership of the mini Park Smarter campaign conducted in August 2005. A general discussion then took place concerning the format for the annual Park Smarter campaign on the lead up to the Christmas period.

The details of this program will be presented to the November meeting.

2 Graffiti Minimisation sub group update 1117/29 Pt 6

Two meetings of the sub group have now been conducted and have been well attended.

The meetings have included presentations by Council, and Penrith & St Marys Police.

Council staff outlined the outcomes of field visits that were conducted at Blacktown, Auburn, Holroyd, Leichhardt and Parramatta.

The sub group will continue to work towards the development and implementation of a Citywide Graffiti Minimisation Strategy and a further update will be presented to the November Partnership meeting.

Councillor Rumble requested a report to the next Partnership meeting concerning the extent of the enforcement of the Development Application condition that requires property owners to remove graffiti from commercial and industrial developments.

The meeting resolved that a further report be presented from the BAEP Department on the extent of Council’s activity to enforce Development Application conditions relating to the removal of graffiti from commercial and industrial buildings. This report is to include the number of on the spot fines issued and the compliance level by building owners.

3 Update on the development of the "Report It - Don't Ignore It" campaign 1027/24

A PowerPoint Presentation prepared by Katerina Tahija and Erin Davidson was presented to show results and feedback from local community members who participated in the survey. The survey results from Open Day are as follows:

The questions on the survey were as follows:

· Interpretation of the message on each of the five key crime sketches;

· Whether they would report this incident to Police?

· Whether they have witnessed this incident within their neighbourhood?

1) Graffiti

· Most respondents said the message in the picture was graffiti vandalism or lost children.

· 89% of those who responded to this question would report this incident.

· 48% of people who responded to this question HAVE witnessed this incident in their neighbourhood.

2) Bag Snatch

· Most respondents said the message in this picture the young person has stolen the handbag, Taxi driver is reporting the incident to Police / is a witness.

· 100% of those who responded to this question would report this incident

· 21% of those who responded to this question HAVE witnessed this incident in their neighbourhood

3) Hoon Car

· Most respondents said the message in this picture was hoons - Dangerous Driving, Street Racing, Stolen Car, Burnouts.

· 94% of those who responded to this question would report this incident.

· 63% of people who responded to this question HAVE witnessed this incident in their neighbourhood.

4) Malicious Damage

· Most respondents said the message in this picture was letterbox damage and garden destruction/vandalism.

· 89% of those who responded to this question would report this incident.

· 56% of people who responded to this question HAVE witnessed this incident in their neighbourhood.

5) Trail Bikes

· Most respondents said the message in this picture was a possible break and enter. Two bike riders disturbing the peace being noisy / riding illegally. Dangerous riding

· 97% of those who responded to this question would report this incident.

· 43% of people who responded to this question HAVE witnessed this incident in their neighbourhood.

The sketches are to be reviewed by the key area sub group for final adjustments and project development.

Regular Items

a) Police Statistics

St Marys Police – Debbie Moore

Category	Increase Or Decrease	Month to Date
Assault	↑	86
Robbery	-	5
Break and Enter	↑	54
Stealing	↑	101
SMV	-	31
Drug Detection	-	18
Malicious Damage	↑	129
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident	↑	69

Penrith Police – Lawrence Bonello.

Category	Increase Or Decrease	Month to Date
Assault	↑	69
Robbery	-	6
Break and Enter	↑	66
Stealing	↑	120
SMV	↑	41
Drug Detection	-	27
Malicious Damage	↑	83
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident	↑	71

b) What’s in the Media:

The next Meeting of the Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership Committee will be held on Wednesday 30^th November 2005.

RECOMMENDATION

That the information contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership meeting held on 28 September 2005 be received.

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*Leadership and Organisation*

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership MEETING

HELD ON 30 November, 2005

PRESENT

Councillor Garry Rumble; Councillor Pat Sheehy.

David Burns, Penrith City Council; Erin Davidson, Penrith City Council; Lisa Jenner, Penrith City Council; Yvonne Perkins, Penrith City Council; Laura Williams, South Penrith Youth Service; Debbie Moore, St Marys Local Area Command; Kristy Williams, St Marys Local Area Command; Julie Passau, Penrith Local Area Command; Craig Butler, Penrith City Council; Wayne Mitchell, Penrith City Council; Paul Haines, Penrith Local Area Command; Steve Gleeson, St Marys Local Area Command.

APOLOGIES

Mayor Councillor John Thain; Councillor Karen McKeown; Councillor Lexie Cettolin; Councillor Kaylene Allison; Wendy Herne, St Clair-Erskine Park Community Safety Association; Katerina Tahija, Penrith City Council; Jeni Pollard, Penrith City Council; Ray Filewood, St Marys Local Area Command; Inspector Fox, St Marys Local Area Command.

MASTER PROGRAM REPORTS

The City as a Social Place

1 Penrith Valley Community Safety Plan- Key Area Strategy Development and Project Updates. 1117/29 pt 6

Yvonne provided the Partnership members with an update report on the status of a number of strategy development and project updates as detailed below.

Key Area 1: Personal Safety

Domestic Violence Website

The website has continued to have substantial activity over the past quarter. The increased activity could be attributed to the distribution of the Domestic Violence Help Online cards and the enquiries of Wahroonga and Waverley Council, as the NSW Attorney Generals Department has referred them to the Penrith Council site for support in the development of similar websites

Domestic Violence/Information Stand – Westfield Penrith City Council

A range of new material has been sourced and placed on the DV information stand, and there has been little movement over the past few months. There was some discussion regarding the options of moving the stand to another shopping centre location in the near future. This will be discussed further with the Nepean DV Network.

Key Area 2: Antisocial Behaviour

Alcohol Free Zones

All existing signage has been updated and erected as of 1^st October 2005 for a three-year period till 1^st October 2008.

Key Area 3: Fear of Crime

“Report it, Don’t Ignore it!”

Invitations to the launch of the “Report It, Don’t Ignore It” project were distributed for the 8^th December 2005 to take place at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

Distribution points for the project will initially be through Council, Police, Libraries, and Community Centres. Other avenues for distribution will be sought in the New Year.

Key Area 4: Issues affecting people and places.

Extensions to the Cranebrook Town Centre – Sharing the Public Domain.

A funding application was submitted seeking funds to expand the Cranebrook project. It has been advised from the NSW Attorney Generals Department that the plan had been extended for a further 12 months until December 2006.

Key Area 5: Theft of or from a Vehicle

Annual Park Smarter Campaign

This year the annual Park Smarter campaign will be launched at the Caltex Service station on Mulgoa Road between 10.00am and 11.00am Wednesday 14^th December 2005. The launch will include the distribution of a car litter/tidy bag containing the items of a bookmark/ruler, keyring, Park Smarter flyer, and a brushed windscreen cloth.

These car litterbags are to be distributed via other Caltex Service Stations throughout the Penrith LGA. The initial launch day, on Mulgoa Road will provide a photo opportunity for the local press. A morning tea, with bottled water and pre packaged food, will also be a part of the morning launch.

2 Graffiti Minimisation Sub Group Update 1117/29 pt 6

David advised the Partnership of the current status of the development of the citywide graffiti minimisation strategy. The sub group discussed a number of options that need to be included in the citywide Graffiti minimisation strategy. These included the following:

· The promotion of reporting all graffiti.

· Establish a citywide database recording system for all graffiti on private and public property across the LGA.

· A dedicated graffiti reporting hotline for Council. Automated phone line to record graffiti reportings.

· Include agreements with public authorities on the management of graffiti removal or prevention on their property.

· Support the Retail Traders Association Voluntary Industry Strategy on the sale of spray cans.

· Involve property managers / Real Estate Agents in the management of graffiti on leased and rented properties.

· Education stream involving primary aged children.

· Council development control plans, policies, development application conditions.

· Rapid removal of graffiti from Council property.

· Local Government Act – Legislative Framework.

· Graffiti removal volunteers

· Graffiti free areas

· Government Programs

· Inclusion of a Public Art Policy.

The sub group also discussed the selection of trial areas for the development of a range of graffiti prevention/removal methods. The trial areas selected were:

▫ The factory units on Batt Street, backing onto Maxwell street channel at Jamisontown.

The Batt Street properties were selected due to the high prevalence and visibility of graffiti in that location.

▫ Victoria Street shops at Werrington (Near railway station)

Victoria Street shops were selected to support the existing partnership that has been developed with the property owner during the local Shopping Strip Improvement Program

▫ Glenmore Park

Glenmore Park had been selected due to the high incidence of reports from both Penrith City Council and St Marys Police.

The partnership was advised that a fourth trial area, a site within the St Marys CBD was also to be selected.

The meeting was also advised that the sub group has also submitted an application to the National Crime Prevention Program outlining an educational graffiti minimisation project that is aimed at school years 4, 5, and 6.

The project is to be an interactive web based educational graffiti minimisation game that assists children develop a sense of what they want their neighbourhood to look like and what role they can play in crime prevention. The game will explore public spaces across Penrith that is familiar to individuals and/or classroom participants.

It is proposed that the game can be accessed through Penrith City Council’s home page.

3 Funding grant offer from the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council - Operation Bounce Back 2005/2006 1117/29 pt 6

David advised the meeting that Council has submitted and accepted an offer of financial support by the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council as part of its Operation Bounce Back Program to reduce motor vehicle theft. The grant package is valued at $35,000.

· $10,000 in direct funding

· $20,000 worth of fully installed immobilisers

· $5,000 worth of education materials.

A small working group from Key Area 5 Theft of or from a Vehicle, will be convened early in the new year to advance this project.

The City In Its Environment

4 Relevant Controls that apply for the control of graffiti on commercial/industrial buildings. 1117/29 pt 6

Wayne advised the Partnership of the relevant controls that have been in place since 1999 for the control of graffiti on commercial/industrial buildings in the Penrith LGA. Wayne also advised that it was proposed that the development control unit would undertake a land use audit of identified problem sites, including areas such as the Batt Street factory complexes. The result of the audit would be submitted to a future meeting of the partnership.

Regular Items

a) Police Statistics

Due to boundary changes, St Marys Police could only report on hot spots.

St Marys Police – Debbie Moore

The following crime categories were featured in the following area over the past quarter.

Assault:	St Marys (CBD and surrounds) then Kingswood and Werrington
Break and Enter:	St Clair and Kingswood
Malicious Damage:	St Clair and St Marys (mainly graffiti)
Stealing:	Claremont Meadows, Kingswood and Werrington
Stolen Vehicles:	North St Marys
Located Vehicles:	All Over

Penrith Police – Julie Passau.

Assaults:	89
Robbery:	10
Break & Enter:	88
Stealing:	205
Steal Motor Vehicle:	44
Malicious Damage:	134
Steal From Motor Vehicle:	83
Major Traffic Crash (MVA):	83
Drug Detection:	25
Goods In Custody:	09
Street Offence:	14

b) What’s in the Media:

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:15pm

RECOMMENDATION

That the information contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership meeting held on 30 November 2005 be received.

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*Leadership and Organisation*

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
Local Traffic Committee MEETING

HELD ON 6 February, 2006

PRESENT

David Burns – Asset Manager (Chairperson), Councillor McKeown – Representative for the Member for Mulgoa, Councillor Sheehy – Representative for the Member for Londonderry, Sergeant Scott Smith – Penrith Police, Ian Lovelock - Roads and Traffic Authority, Senior Constable Mark Elliot – St Marys/Regentville Police

IN ATTENDANCE

Ron Watson – Westbus, Michael Alderton – Road Network Services Engineer, Rosemarie Barretto – Senior Traffic Engineer, Stephen Barnes – Senior Traffic Engineer, Lyndall Ryman – Road Safety Trainee, Nasiha Kadavath – Trainee Engineer, Merv Filby - Ranger

APOLOGIES

Deputy Mayor – Councillor Greenow, Councillor Rumble, Councillor Cettolin, Noel Fuller – Co-ordinator Ranger Services, Sharon Maddox – Road Safety Co-ordinator

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

MASTER PROGRAM REPORTS

The City Supported by Infrastructure

1 York Road, South Penrith - Request for Approval to Install Street Posting Box & Associated Parking Restrictions (YO/01 Pt4)

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on York Road, South Penrith - Request for Approval to Install Street Posting Box & Associated Parking Restrictions be received

2. Provision of a Street Posting Box (SPB) in York Road, approximately 6m to the north of Hyundai dealer’s driveway be approved, along with the installation of an associated “No Parking – Australia Post Vehicles Excepted” zone, at no cost to Council. The parking restriction should be installed for a distance of 3m south and approximately 11m north of the Hyundai dealer’s driveway in order to prevent drivers from parking near the driveway and to improve sight distance at this location.

3. The cost of supply and installation of the appropriate signage to be paid for by the applicant according to Council’s current Fees & Charges

4. The applicant be advised.

2 Jack Williams Drive, Penrith - Request for Approval to Install Street Posting Box (JA/18)

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Jack Williams Drive, Penrith - Request for Approval to Install Street Posting Box be received

2. Provision of a Street Posting Box (SPB) in Borec Road, approximately 10m to the north of Jack Williams Drive be approved, including the installation of a “No Parking – Australia Post Vehicles Excepted” zone (10m long) associated with the SPB, at no cost to Council

3. The cost of supply and installation of the appropriate signage to be paid for by the applicant, according to Council’s Current Fees & Charges

4. Full-time “No Stopping” zone (10m long) be provided on either side of the intersection of Borec Road and Jack Williams Drive, Penrith to reinforce the regulatory parking restriction according to the Australian Road Rules

5. The applicant be advised.

3 B-Double Route & 4.6m High Vehicle Route Application - Kurrajong Road, North St Marys (9020/13 Pt 3)

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on B-Double Route & 4.6m High Vehicle Route Application - Kurrajong Road, North St Marys be received

2. Kurrajong Road, North St Marys, from Glossop Street to the Case New Holland driveway, be approved for 25.0m B-Double access subject to all turning movements into and out of Kurrajong Road being restricted to right in and right out only

3. The Roads and Traffic Authority be advised of this matter accordingly, and be requested to publish a notice in the Government Gazette in accordance with the “Route Assessment Guidelines for B-Doubles and Road Trains”, indicating approval to use Kurrajong Road, North St Marys, from Glossop Street to the Case New Holland driveway, as a 25.0m B-Double Route subject to the restrictions referred to above.

4 B-Double Route Application - Carrington Road, Londonderry (9020/13 Pt 3)

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on B-Double Route Application - Carrington Road, Londonderry be received

2. Carrington Road, Londonderry between The Northern Road and Londonderry Road be approved as a 25.0m B-Double Route subject to the completion of a satisfactory field trial which complies with all traffic rules

3. The Roads and Traffic Authority be advised of this matter accordingly, and be requested to publish a notice in the Government Gazette in accordance with the “Route Assessment Guidelines for B-Doubles and Road Trains”, indicating approval to use Carrington Road, Londonderry, as a 25.0m B‑Double Route following the completion of a satisfactory field trial.

5 Lavin Crescent, Werrington County - Request for Provision of Parking Restrictions (DA03/1107 Pt 2)

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Lavin Crescent, Werrington County - Request for Provision of Parking Restrictions be received

2. Full-time ‘No Stopping - Emergency Service Vehicles Excepted’ signs be provided on the Dunheved Road frontage of Lots 1 and 2, DP791751, along with full-time ‘No Stopping’ along the Lavin Crescent frontage

3. The applicant be advised of the Committee’s decision.

6 Union Road, Penrith - Request for Provision of Parking Restrictions (UN/01 Pt 2)

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Union Road, Penrith - Request for Provision of Parking Restrictions be received

2. Provide 10m of full-time ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the southern side of Union Road either side of the access driveway to 28A, 30 and 30A Union Road, Penrith.

3. The provision of a marked foot crossing across Union Road, Penrith not be supported

4. All access driveways on Union Road between Station Street and Worth Street be the subject of investigation and further report to the Local Traffic Committee concerning sight distance

5. The applicant be advised.

GENERAL BUSINESS

GB 1 William Howell Drive, Glenmore Park – Speeding Vehicles(Raised Penrith Police) (WI/38)

The Penrith Police representative advised the Committee of concerns received from a resident regarding vehicles speeding in William Howell Drive, Glenmore Park.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council carry out a speed classification survey in William Howell Drive, Glenmore Park, and a report be submitted to the Committee when the results are available.

GB 2 Terrybrook Road/Seventh Avenue, Llandilo (Raised Council)

(TE/03 Pt2 & SE/03 Pt2)

Council’s Asset Manager provided an update on the intersection of Terrybrook Road and Seventh Avenue, Llandilo, and advised that new, larger signs, linemarking and raised pavement markers have now been installed. There was another accident at the intersection last week at 10.30pm, which was a high speed impact. The Asset Manager further advised that all intersections in the Llandilo area have been reviewed and speed classifications have been carried out.

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. a further report be submitted to the Committee outlining the results of the speed classification surveys.

2. Investigation be carried out regarding the installation of central islands with ‘Stop’ signs at the intersection of Terrybrook Road and Seventh Avenue, Llandilo.

GB 3 Request for Speed Enforcement – Various Locations – (Raised Penrith Police) (9003/1 Pt 6)

At the Local Traffic Committee meeting on 10 October 2005, the Committee considered a list of locations in the Penrith LGA with an 85^th percentile speed of 15kph or more than the signposted speed limit zone. Council resolved, on the recommendation of the Committee, that Police be requested to investigate and conduct speed enforcement at the locations listed in the report, and a report be submitted to the Committee within three months following the investigation.

The investigation has now been completed, and the Penrith Police representative tabled the results, as follows:

Police indicated that some of the locations identified in the LTC request are already either currently or previously patrolled by Penrith Highway Patrol as ‘complaint areas’. Some other identified locations have been added as ‘complaint areas’ to the Police ‘Traffic Complaint’ locations, and a report will be provided in due course outlining the results obtained for these locations.

The remaining locations have been identified by Police as having speed classification data that is up to three years old and in any case more than 12 months old. The crash data for each of these locations was examined to establish if a case exists for their inclusion as a ‘complaint area’. The following locations were identified as requiring inclusion in the Penrith Highway Patrol iTask ‘Traffic Complaints’:

· Debrincat Avenue, North St Marys

· Greenbank Drive, Werrington

· Jamison Road, Penrith

· Kurrajong Road, North St Marys.

GB 4 Coreen Avenue, Penrith – Traffic Safety (Raised Westbus) (CO/02 Pt 4)

The Westbus representative raised concerns about traffic safety for vehicles turning right into Coreen Avenue out of Lemongrove Road. Westbus has carried out a risk assessment which indicates that this is a low risk, however the drivers have raised it as an issue and have requested information on the number of vehicle movements at the intersection. It was noted that the number of movements along Coreen Avenue may have declined since the recent introduction of the 5-tonne Load Limit.

RECOMMENDATION

That the results of the recent traffic surveys carried out along Coreen Avenue, Penrith, be forwarded to Westbus for their information.

GB 5 Westbus Bus Routes (Raised Council) (9001/8 Pt 19)

Council’s Asset Manager advised that Council is in the process of setting up its 2006/2007 programmes, and asked the Westbus representative about proposed bus route changes. The Westbus representative advised that, according to his information, any changes to bus routes in the Penrith area this year will be minor, with larger changes being a possibility for next year.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Report and Recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting of
6 February 2006 be adopted.

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*Appendix 2 - Draft LGSA Tourism Conference Program 2006*

Draft Program as at 2 February for the LGSA Tourism Conference 2006

Destination NSW - Sustaining Local Government Tourism

Ancillary Events

Wed 29 March Tourism New South Wales Tourism Exchange for tourism managers, Penrith Civic Centre, Nepean

10am – 3.30pm Room, 601 High Street, Penrith, enquiries Bill Mabey/Simon Cosier, contact number 99311495

WEDNESDAY 29 March 2006
3pm – 6pm	Registration Panthers Holiday Inn Hotel at check-in
6pm	Welcome Reception Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre sponsored by CountryLink
DAY 1 THURSDAY 30 March 2006 07:30 am NSW Council of Tourist Associations AGM Panthers
9.00am	Welcome to Penrith	Cr John Thain Mayor of Penrith City Council
9.10am	Statement of Recognition of Penrith City
9.15am	Presidents’ Welcome	Cr Genia McCaffery, President Local Government Association NSW
		Cr Col Sullivan OAM, President Shires Association of NSW
9.30am	Keynote Address	John O’Neill, Executive Director Tourism New South Wales
9.50am 10.10am	Minister’s Address	Hon Sandra Nori MP Hon Kerry Hickey MP
Future directions – Tourism Industry Bodies
10.30am	Morning Tea
10.50	Destination Development program	Colin McLean Tourism New South Wales
11.20am	Tourism Industry Council Perspective	Ron Rosalky, President Tourism Industry Council (NSW)
11.50am	The Growth in Tourism	Barry G Baillie, CEO, Caravan & Camping Industry Association of NSW
Economic Development and Sustainability
12.20pm	Lunch sponsored by Penrith Panthers World of Entertainment
1.00pm	Role of Government in Leveraging Economic Benefits of Events	Michael O’Sullivan, Executive Director State and Regional Development
1.30pm	CTA Local Government Statistics	Stephen Grieve, Executive Director CTA
2.00pm	Integration of City Marketing and Economic Development	Paul Page, City Marketing Supervisor, Penrith City Council
2.30pm panel	Grants, Funding Partnerships and Sponsorship (panel)	Narelle Wheatland, Area Consultative Committee, GROW Crista Bracamonte, Business Development Manager, State and Regional Development Ruth Niemczyk, Learning Manager Local Government and Shires Association NSW
3.15pm	Impact of Major Events on Communities: World Youth Day	Chris Bastic, Executive Officer NSW Major Events Board
3.35pm	Afternoon tea
Niche Tourism Markets - Concurrent Workshops
4.00pm	Cultural Tourism: The Power of One - The John O’Brien Bush Festival	Julie Briggs, Tourism Manager Narrandera Visitors Information Centre
4.00pm	Heritage Tourism: Tenterfield’s Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts	Tina Jackson, Executive Director National Trust of Australia (NSW) and Toby Smith, Mayor of Tenterfield
4.30pm	Heritage Tourism: Historic Towns Project	Murray Brown, Principal Heritage Officer, NSW Heritage Office
4.00pm	Business Tourism in Regional NSW - Newcastle: a case study	Ruth Appleby, Newcastle Convention and Visitors Bureau
4.30pm	Environmental Tourism	Michael Wright, DEC Director Reserves and Wildlife Conservation
4.00pm	Environmental Tourism: Managing Wetlands and developing partnerships	Mike Shultz,Chair, Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands Trust
4.30pm	Operating a Council Run Tourism Attraction: a Study in Viability Partnering with the private sector: The new Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre	Penrith City Council Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation
4.30pm	Agricultural and Special Interest Tourism - Managing a Niche Market	Tracey Valenzisi, Tourism Manager Leeton Shire Council
5.00pm	Sessions Conclude
7.00pm	Conference dinner sponsored by Regional Express in the Panthers Exhibition Pavilion	Presentation of the Rod Murdoch Awards (CTA)
DAY 2 FRIDAY 31 March
Future Directions
9.00am	Supporting Sustainable Regional Tourism	Dr Jeremy Buultjens, Director Centre for Regional Tourism (CRTR)
9.30am	Australian Icon Towns	Scott McGregor, MC
Event Management and Community Development
10.00am	Creating Tourism Event Strategies	Paul Kenny, Chairman Jack Morton Worldwide (invited)
10.30am	Regional Events and their Contribution to Communities	Tracey Hull, Principal Consultant THA Consulting
11.00am	Morning Tea
Marketing and Public Relations Optional Workshops
11.20am	Marketing Coffs Coast – a marketing collaboration	Rob Cleary, Marketing Manager Coffs Harbour City Council
11.40am	Destination Specific – a strategic tourism marketing plan	Kate Ramzan-Levy, Tourism Product Manager, Lake Macquarie City Council
11.20am	Public Relations Major Events in Bathurst	Victoria Jackson, President Local Government Public Relations Association
11.40am	The Sapphire Coast	Michelle Robinson, Tourism Promotions Manager, Sapphire Coast Tourism
12.00noon	Security, Crowd Control, Legal Liability and Risk Management	Andrew Tatrai, Director, Australian Concert and Entertainment Security
12.30pm	Event Criteria, Evaluation and Measurement Tools: true sustainability	Bill O’Toole, Director, EPMS
1.00pm	Lunch sponsored by Penrith Panthers World of Entertainment
Tourism Planning and Impacts
2.00pm	Travel and Transport	Bob Cain, Managing Director, Tourism Futures International
2.30pm	Sea Change Taskforce Blueprint Report	Alan Stokes, National Sea Change Taskforce (invited)
	Sea Change for Sustainable Tourism: managing tourism industry impacts through participatory education and accreditation	Professor Robyn Bushell, University Western Sydney and Jodie Larsen, Sustainable Tourism Education Officer, Manly Council
	Long Paddock Project	Beck Rendle, Long Paddock Committee
3.30pm	Afternoon Tea
4.00pm	Unique Penrith Valley Tour – free tour of the unique Penrith Lakes with a farewell at Penrith Whitewater Staduim

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*The City in its Broader Context*

The City in its Broader Context

Public Exhibition of a consolidated Development Control Plan for the City

4114/65

Compiled by: Tanya Jackson, Senior Environmental Planner

Authorised by: Ruth Goldsmith, Local Planning Manager

Strategic Program Term Achievement: The community and City organisations are informed on issues relevant to metropolitan growth and development that affect the City and the reasons for Council’s response to them.

Critical Action: Develop a City-wide Integrated Local Plan.

Purpose:

To seek Council's endorsement to publicly exhibit a consolidated Development Control Plan for the City in response to the State Government planning reforms. The report also provides an update on the progress of the Integrated Local Environmental Plan for the City.

Background

Council, at its meeting of 10 October 2005, considered a report detailing the reforms to the planning system the State Government has gradually been implementing, to simplify both the process of making local environmental plans and other planning instruments, including development control plans. At this meeting, Council resolved to prepare a draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and draft Development Control Plan (DCP) for the City of Penrith.

Progress of the Penrith Local Environmental Plan

On 4 November 2005, Council provided detailed comments regarding the Department of Planning’s standard template for local environmental plans, which was released on 22 September 2004. The release of the State Government’s standard template for local environmental plans is expected to come into force at the end of March 2006.

In accordance with Section 54 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) Council has notified the Department of Planning of its intention to prepare a single and integrated draft LEP, and an accompanying DCP, for the City. Since that last report, Section 34A consultations with the Department of Environment and Conservation have been completed, and Section 62 consultations with relevant statutory authorities and organisations, as required under the Act, on the draft Penrith LEP, have commenced. Council has also sought comment on matters to be considered in the comprehensive DCP for the City.

Consolidated Development Control Plan

A key element of the planning reforms is that only one Development Control Plan will be able to apply to a particular site. The intention of this component of the reforms is to reduce the number of DCPs, making it easier for planning authorities, business, and the community to determine the planning controls that apply to a site.

Under the new legislation, Councils have until 30 April 2006 to amend or prepare new DCPs, after which new or amended DCPs must comply with the new legislation that only one DCP can apply to the same land. If this requirement is not complied with, then all DCPs applying to the same land have no effect.

Currently, Council has over 20 major DCPs covering a range of issues that apply across the City (eg heritage, waste management etc), and around 85 DCPs that relate to specific sites or areas in the City. The significant number of DCPs means that there is the potential for unintended overlap between these documents, and it will take time to review and interpret those statutory relationships comprehensively. An initial review of Council’s DCPs indicated that there is the future potential for existing DCPs (if left in their current non-consolidated format) to be declared invalid, under the amended Environmental Planning Assessment Act and Regulations.

To avoid this occurring, all DCPs applying to the same land will need to be amalgamated. This ensures that only one DCP applies to any parcel of land in the City. To comply with the new legislative requirements, a two-staged approach is proposed, as follows –

1. Amalgamation of existing DCPs

This initial step is procedural, and will involve combining all existing, adopted DCPs and combining them into one DCP for the City (a list of the DCPs currently identified to be included in the single DCP for the City is appended). At this stage, it is intended to only include key relevant Council Codes and Policies (eg Car Parking Code) and appropriate Release Areas.

The purpose of the initial amalgamation of adopted DCPs is to comply with new legislation requirements. The timeframes do not allow a thorough review of existing DCPs, and there may be minor inconsistencies as a consequence of essentially combining existing DCPs into a single document. These will be resolved at the second stage.

It is proposed to publicly exhibit the draft DCP during March (a minimum of 28 days is required by legislation) and present a report back for Council’s consideration in April, to enable adoption of the DCP, and notice of that adoption in the paper, by 30 April 2006.

It is anticipated that the report to Council following exhibition will outline and recommend three means by which each DCP should be addressed –

~ Adopted with no changes (these provisions will be comprehensively reviewed concurrently with each ‘chapter’ of the new Citywide Local Plan); or

~ Repealed as no longer relevant; or

~ Modified (only if absolutely necessary).

It may also be necessary to seek the Department of Planning’s support to implement procedural amendments to LEPs if they specifically reference an existing adopted DCP within the City (to change the reference). It will be emphasised that the intent of this process is to implement the State Government’s planning reforms. The amended Act now allows for such procedural changes for minor revisions.

The result will be a single DCP for the City, comprising all existing and relevant DCPs. The new DCP will be generally divided in sections, based on Citywide provisions (eg heritage), land use based provisions (rural, residential, industrial etc), or site specific provisions.

2. Comprehensive DCP for the City of Penrith

As stated in previous reports, this process will involve a comprehensive review of all Council DCPs, Codes and Policies as part of preparation of the new Penrith Local Plan. The relevant sections of the proposed ‘procedural’ DCP will be reviewed and exhibited concurrently with the chapters and staging of the Local Plan.

Conclusion

Council is committed to the preparation of a single, integrated Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan for the City. To comply with the new planning legislation affecting DCPs and the State Government’s imposed timeframes, it is imperative that all relevant existing DCPs are initially amalgamated into a single document. Having regard to the large number of existing DCPs covering a range of issues and land uses across the City, the two staged approach for DCPs is considered the most appropriate way to proceed.

The second stage enables the necessary extensive review of all DCPs, Codes and Policies to occur in conjunction with the new Penrith Local Environmental Plan. This is consistent with the approach previously outlined to Council.

Accordingly, it is recommended that Council resolve to publicly exhibit a consolidated DCP for the City, with a report to be presented for Council’s consideration with the outcomes of the public exhibition of the Development Control Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Public Exhibition of a consolidated Development Control Plan for the City be received

2. In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Regulations 2000, a draft Development Control Plan for the City of Penrith be publicly exhibited

3. Council seek the support of the NSW Department of Planning for implementing procedural amendments to LEPs, where they specifically reference an existing adopted DCP within the City

4. In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Regulations 2000, Council endorse any required procedural amendments to LEPs, where they specifically reference an existing adopted DCP within the City, to ensure consistency with the proposed Citywide DCP.

ATTACHMENTS/APPENDICES

1. View

Development Control Plans

4 Pages

Appendix

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*Appendix 1 - Development Control Plans*

PENRITH CITY COUNCIL
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS/ CODES/ POLICIES LIST

General

· Advertising Signs

· Baby Care Rooms

· Child Care

· Contaminated Land

· Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

· DCP 1996 Industrial Lands

· DCP 2000 Residential Land

· Engineering Works

· Erosion and Sediment Control

· Exempt and Complying Development

· Guidelines for Subdivision in Residential Zones

· Health Care Consulting Rooms

· Heritage Management

· Landscape

· Notification and Advertising

· Outdoor Trading and Eating Areas

· Penrith City Rural Development

· Register of Significant Trees and Gardens

· Residential Construction Works

· Rural Sheds

· Waste Planning

· Tree Preservation Order (DRAFT)

· Parking Code

· Siting and Aesthetics of Telecommunications Facilities Policy

· Public Domain Lighting Policy

· Interim Flood Policy

· On-Site Sewage Managament

Badgerys Creek

· LU-005 Luddenham Equestrian Estate

Cambridge Gardens

· CP-004 Cambridge Gardens (IDO 26)

· CP-003 Proposed road closure, etc. vicinity Richmond and Lewis Roads

· CP-007 Road pattern vicinity Carlyle Crescent

Claremont Meadows

· Claremont Meadows Stage 2

Cranebrook

· C-001 Cranebrook (IDO 83) (see also Penrith DCPs)

· C-013 Road pattern vicinity Nepean Street

· C-015 Road pattern vicinity Boundary Road

· C-016 Road pattern vicinity Terrace Drive

· C-018 Community land/Group Neighbourhood Centre

· C-020 Road pattern vicinity Sherringham Road

· C-027 Land uses vicinity Sherringham Road and Ironbark Drive

· C-012 Cranebrook Release (LEP 176)

· C-023 Various amendments to C-012

· C-019 Cranebrook Rural Residential (LEP 179/201)

· C-021 Various amendments to C-019

· DCP 1998 Lakes Environs

Emu Heights

· Blue Mountains Eastern Escarpment Siting,Design and Management Guidelines

Emu Plains

· EP-012 Road pattern vicinity Grey and Bedford Streets

· EP-012 Road pattern vicinity Troy and Emerald Streets

· EP-012 Road pattern vicinity Grey Street

· EP-017 Road pattern vicinity Brougham Street

· EP-020 Emu Plains Commercial Area

Erskine Park

· EPA-002 Road pattern Erskine Park (LEP 85)

· Erskine Park Employment Area Development Control Plan

Glenmore Park

· Major Landuse

· Management

· Community Plan

· Open Space

· Glenmore Parkway

· Town Centre

· Northern Hamlets

· Western Hamlets

· Central Hamlets

· Eastern Hamlets

Kingswood

· K-005 Road pattern vicinity Stock Avenue

· K-006 Road pattern vicinity Edward Avenue

· K-008 Design and Siting of Non-Residential Development GWH/Morley Avenue

Londonderry

· LO-009 Road pattern vicinity Hughes Avenue

Mount Vernon

· MV-002 Land vicinity Horsley Road/Mount Vernon Road,Kemps Creek

· Mount Vernon (Adopted but not yet in force)

Oxley Park

· SMN-009 Medium density development vicinity Adelaide Street

· SMN-016 Oxley Park Drainage Scheme - Stage 1

Orchard Hills

· OH-008 Lot 5 DP711076 Wentworth Road

· OH-007 Orchard Hills Subzone C (CODE)

· Orchard Hills Development Control Code No.1 (CODE)

· Orchard Hills Development Control Code No.2 (CODE)

Penrith

· P-020 Open space and walkways Lemongrove area

· P-042 Proposed walkway King Street

· P-024 Walkways vicinity Derby and Lethbridge Streets

· P-035 Shopping area The Crescent

· Floor Space Ratio Controls (Penrith City Centre)

· North Penrith Urban Investigation Area

· Blaikie Road Area (DRAFT)

· Land Bounded by Union Road, Worth Street, Union Lane and Mulgoa Road, Penrith Policy

Penrith South

· SP-001 South Penrith (IDO 28)

· SP-019 Road pattern vicinity Mosely Avenue

· SP-022 Villa unit site vicinity Warragamba Crescent

· SP-025 Community Uses area Glenbrook/Ikin Streets

· SP-027 Business 3(d) zone Mulgoa Road (western side)

· SP-030 Road pattern Peter Court

· SP-033 Medium density housing Mulgoa Road/McNaughton Street

· SP-038 Road pattern vicinity Maxwell Street/Birmingham Road

· SP-039 L22 DP844394 Glenbrook Street/ Lot 1 DP867180 Cameron Street

St Clair

· SC-002 St Clair (IDOs 28 and 75)

· SC-010 Road pattern vicinity Lukes Lane

· SC-011 Landscaping,access,etc. Banks Drive/Mamre Road

· SC-015 Residential land Banks Drive

· SC-019 Road pattern vicinity Chatsworth Road

· SC-021 Road pattern vicinity Melville Road

· SC-020 South-west St Clair Community Centre

· EPA-005 Road pattern vicinity Chartres Street

· EPA-006 Road pattern vicinity Chatsworth Road

· EPA-008 Road pattern vicinity Shepherd Street

· EPA-013 General dcp vicinity Shepherd Street

St Marys

· SMS-001 Road pattern vicinity Marsden Road

· DCP 1994 - St Marys Town Centre Improvements (Adopted but not yet in force)

St Marys North

· SMN-006 St Marys North (IDO 81)

· SMN-007 Road pattern vicinity Boronia Road

Werrington

· WE-019 Road pattern Armstein Crescent/Danny Street

· Werrington Signals Mixed-Use Area (DRAFT)

Werrington County

· WE-009 Werrington County (IDO 27)

· WE-015 Roads,landscaping,etc. Dunheved Road/Henry Lawson Avenue

Werrington Downs

· WE-005 Werrington Downs (IDO 78)

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The City as a Social Place

Youth Week 2006

1019/77

Compiled by: Katerina Tahija, Youth Development Officer

Authorised by: Erich Weller, Community Development Manager

Strategic Program Term Achievement: Strategies are in place to respond to the social and health needs of the community.

Critical Action: Address the differing needs and preferences of the various age groups through Council’s policy responses, programs and advocacy.

Purpose:

To inform Council about proposed funding allocations for Youth Week 2006 activities across Penrith City. This report recommends that Council approve the allocation of $5,250 to youth organisations for the activities outlined in this report.

Background

Youth Week is an annual national event that provides opportunities for young people to get involved in activities and events in their local communities. Youth Week is also an opportunity to celebrate young people in our community and to highlight their participation and achievements. Local Councils have the opportunity to get involved in Australia’s celebration of young people.

The National Youth Week 2006 celebrations are scheduled for 1^st April – 9^th April. The National theme is ‘Just Add You’. The theme encourages young people to take ownership of ideas, be involved in planning and decision-making and play an active part in the community.

To celebrate Youth Week in the City of Penrith, any local non-profit organisation is encouraged to put in a submission for funding including youth and community groups, churches, social/interest groups, training and employment agencies.

The Youth Week aim will be achieved through young people’s active involvement in activities which:

· Raise issues, ideas and concerns of young people

· Develop strategies to address the issues important to young people

· Increase the community’s awareness of young people and the issues which are important to them

· Promote young people’s contributions to the community

· Demonstrate the involvement of young people in the planning of activities

· Demonstrate access to activities from a broad range of young people.

This year, the theme also encourages young people to think about their role within their communities. Young people will have the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings about Penrith through consultations at each activity.

For Youth Week 2006 organisations are asked to address transport and promotion issues as identified in Council’s Youth Needs Audit. Specifically, organisations are required to demonstrate what strategies they will employ to address any transport issues and how the proposed activity will be advertised and promoted to a diverse range of young people.

Organisations have again been asked this year to be aware of the Penrith Youth Services Code of Practice. Local youth services and Penrith City Council developed the Code in 2001/2. The Code guides best practice for organisations that work with young people. The process of developing the Code was reported to Council at the ordinary meeting of 18^th February 2002.

Additionally, organisations are asked to demonstrate how they would work in partnership with other relevant organisations to deliver activities for Youth Week.

This year, Council received a Youth Week budget of $2,500 (excluding GST) from the Department of Community Services, Communities Division. As a requirement of receiving these funds Council matches the amount on a dollar for dollar basis. There is an additional $250 remaining from the Penrith Plaza Management contribution to the 2005 Youth Week program. Thus $5,250 is available for allocation to community organisations and groups this year, excluding GST.

The opportunity to apply for Youth Week funds in 2006 was widely advertised, including through Penrith Youth Interagency, the Mayor’s column, Council’s website and through extensive email networks.

Funding Applications for 2006

For 2006, a broad range of quality applications for Youth Week funding have been submitted to Council, totalling $8895. The amount available for distribution is $5250 (excluding GST).

The following section summarises the applications and makes recommendations for funding allocation. Due to limited funding, final amounts recommended differ from amounts requested. All final recommended amounts have been negotiated and agreed upon with the applicant.

Applications Recommended for Funding

§ Black & White Nite- Pulse Youth Group Neighbourhood Development Team Erskine Park Inc

This proposed event has been developed and organised by the Pulse Youth Group supported by the Neighbourhood Development Team Erskine Park. With over 20 young people involved in Pulse, this event encourages youth participation and is a celebration for youth from all backgrounds. With a dress code of black and white, the dinner and dance programme also includes karaoke, competitions and prizes.

This event is supported by Erskine Park High School and Emmaus Catholic College. The event is proposed for Friday 7^th April starting at 6pm and will be held at the Erskine Park Neighbourhood Centre.

Funding amount requested- $990

Proposed Funding Allocation- $850

§ Activity for Young People with Dual Diagnosis -Richmond Fellowship of NSW’s Young People’s Program

This proposed event is to provide a recreation activity for young people with co-existing mental health and substance abuse issues. Young people from Richmond Fellowship of NSW’s Young People’s Program, Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Team, Hornseywood House, WestWorks, youth refuges, other NGOs and the community will be invited to participate in a one-off recreational activity that will include rock-climbing. This proposed activity would provide an opportunity for young people with dual diagnosis to socialise with the support and assistance of professional mental health workers. Social isolation and lack of motivation are among the challenges faced by young people with co-existing mental health and drug and alcohol issues.

This activity is supported by the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Team, Hornseywood House Rehabilitation, WestWorks, Nepean Youth Accommodation Services and Penrith Community Mental Health Team. This event will be held on the 1^st April 2006 at a recreational facility.

Funding amount requested- $450

Proposed Funding Allocation- $400

§ Youth Band Night- Penrith Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC)

This proposed event is a youth band night for local youth. It is also an opportunity for local youth bands to perform live. This event provides a safe environment as well as being low cost and is open to all young people. It is an opportunity for young people to mix with police and help build positive relationships.

This activity is supported by South Penrith Youth and Neighbourhood Services and Fusion Youth Services. This activity will be held Friday 7^th April at the PCYC hall Penrith.

Funding amount requested- $450

Proposed Funding Allocation- $350

§ Kingswood/Kingswood Park Come Alive- Werrington Community Project Inc. (Connecting Communities Central Penrith Project)

This proposed event is an afternoon of fun and activities for the Kingswood Park and Kingswood youth communities. Activities include sports games, airbrush tattoos, horizontal bungee games, music and BBQ.

This event is supported by South Penrith Youth and Neighbourhood Services, Fusion Youth Services and the Penrith Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander project. The event will be held Thursday 6^th April 2006 at the Parker Street Athletic Field.

Funding amount requested- $1105

Proposed Funding Allocation- $900

§ La Kany – FPA Health: The Warehouse Youth Health Centre

This proposed event is a residential outdoor activity weekend camp with Southern Sudanese young people aged 12-24. It provides time for recreational activities and relationship development with relevant services for at risk young people. Many of these young people are refugees and may not have had many opportunities to access relevant services. During the activities, the young people will also have opportunities to express their views through consultations.

This event is supported by the Sydney West Area Health Service- Multicultural Health, Penrith Women’s Health Centre, Service for Treatment And Rehabilitation of Torture & Trauma Survivors (STARTTS), Nepean Adolescent and Family Services, Southern Sudanese Community Leader and the St Clair Youth & Neighbourhood Team. The event will be held 7^th-9^th April.

Since this application for funding was submitted to Council, the applicant has been successful in securing other funding. Thus, following negotiations, the amount recommended for funding is substantially less then first requested.

Funding amount requested- $2400

Proposed Funding Allocation- $400

§ ‘U Fest’- Fusion Western Sydney in partnership with Penrith Youth Interagency Youth Activities sub -committee

This proposed event is a celebration of the diversity of cultures in our communities. It will give the opportunity for young people to come together and share their community in a positive and safe environment. This festival will have a range of activities, music, food and games.

The activity has been developed as part of the Penrith Youth Interagency Youth Activities Sub Committee, a group focusing on working in a partnership approach to providing youth activities across the Penrith LGA. Specifically this event is supported by Nepean Interyouth Services, St Clair Youth & Neighbourhood Team, by South Penrith Youth and Neighbourhood Services, Barnardos Cranebrook, and Emu Youth Project. The activity will be held Wednesday 5th April from 4-7pm on The Sherringham Road Oval in Cranebrook.

Following negotiations, this proposed event will be a combined activity with the Cranebrook Youth Week Outreach Project. Further details can be found in the Applications Not Recommended for Funding section of this report. Extra funding has been allocated to support the combination of these two proposed events.

Funding amount requested- $2000

Proposed Funding Allocation- $2350

Applications Not Recommended for Funding

§ Cranebrook Youth Week Outreach Project- Fusion Western Sydney Cranebrook Youth Services

This proposed event was a festival with a variety of games and activities for young people in Cranebrook.

Following negotiations with Fusion Western Sydney- Cranebrook Youth Services and Fusion Western Sydney in partnership with Penrith Youth Interagency Youth Activities sub –committee, it was decided to hold the proposed ‘U Fest’ event at Cranebrook and combining the events. Therefore, this event is not recommended for separate funding.

Funding amount requested- $1500

Proposed Funding Allocation- not recommended.

To be combined with the ‘U Fest’ event.

Youth Week Program Promotion

One of the key strategies to a successful Youth Week program is promotion and advertising. A detailed program of events for 2006 will be developed and promoted once all arrangements for events and activities are finalised. Promotional material will be placed throughout neighbourhood and community centre, local schools, shopping centres and local media and other areas as identified. The program will also be posted on Council’s website.

Summary

The National Youth Week 2006 celebrations are scheduled for the 1^st – 9^th April. The National theme is ‘Just Add You’.

Council has matched funding received from the Department of Community Services for Youth Week activities in the LGA. Community groups were invited to apply for funds to hold an activity or event that celebrates young people in the community.

Council received a broad range of funding applications for 2006 Youth Week. With a budget of $5,250, a diverse range of activities has been recommended for funding for activities to be held across the LGA.

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Youth Week 2006 be received

2. Council approve the allocation of the following amounts as proposed and outlined in the Youth Week 2006 Report:

§ Neighbourhood Development Team Erskine Park Inc	$850
§ Richmond Fellowship of NSW Young People’s Program	$400
§ Penrith Police and Community Youth Club	$350
§ Werrington Community Project Inc	$900
§ FPA Health: The Warehouse Youth Health Centre	$40
§ Fusion Western Sydney in partnership with Penrith Youth Interagency Youth Activities sub –committee	$2350

ATTACHMENTS/APPENDICES

There are no attachments for this report.

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14th Annual Conference of Australian Research in Early Childhood Education, Monash University - Frankston, January 2006

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Compiled by: Denise Gibson, Children’s Services Manager

Authorised by: Denise Gibson, Children’s Services Manager

Strategic Program Term Achievement: Services are provided to meet the diverse needs of families and to support the development of children.

Critical Action: Advocate for standards of care and education to promote and support families, child safety and well being.

Purpose:

To advise Council of the restructure of the teaching degrees at the University of Western Sydney (UWS), and of participation in a joint presentation of a paper "Early Childhood Community Engagement at UWS: Micro, macro and blended bits in between" in conjunction with the UWS School of Education to the 14th Annual Conference of Australian Research in Early Childhood Education, January 2006.

Background

Council was previously advised of proposed changes to the course structure for the delivery of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) by the University of Western Sydney. Previously this 4 year degree has provided applicants with the required qualification to meet the NSW Licensing regulations requirement for the position of teacher within our early childhood services.

Current situation

The re-structure of the course has resulted in two new degrees, the Bachelor of Early

Childhood (Child and Family) and the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood). The Bachelor of Early Childhood (Child and Family) will take 3 years to complete and will provide graduates with opportunities to work in many diverse situations, but it will not provide a qualification that meets the requirements for a teacher in our Early Childhood Services. The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), taking 18 months to complete will however meet these requirements.

The course is structured to provide 2-year advanced standing for students with a 2 year Diploma qualifications such as the Diploma of Child Studies offered by TAFE or the equivalent by other providers. In effect the duration of the course for those students with a Diploma in Child Studies is no greater than for the previous Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).

The development of this degree considered the particular challenges for students from Western Sydney such as transport difficulties and local demographic characteristics such the number of students working whilst studying. Research into students preferred modes of course delivery has led to an innovative model. A key feature of the course delivery is that it will be delivered by mixed mode, using e-learning tools (CD ROM email, video, asynchronous on-line courses, Web based bulletin boards, self study) as well as traditional classroom teaching, lectures and tutorials. This will enable students such as staff currently employed part time in our children’s centres to undertake the course and continue working.

Professional Experience through Communities of Practice

Inherent in the Master of Teaching is the requirement for students to undertake professional experience in Early Childhood Settings. UWS Academic staff have undertaken an extensive exercise to re-conceptualize the delivery of professional experience. An extensive research of literature was completed to inform the process. This process has also included consultation with the broader community, who are involved in service delivery, to consider how to offer opportunities to provide useful professional experience that will equip graduates with the necessary skills required by employers. As part of this consultation opportunities were explored for mutual benefits to the university and their students and for employers and their staff.

Industry participants focused in particular on ways to address the issue of the shortage of teachers, opportunities for staff development and support for quality programme delivery in centres. UWS staff outlined the dissatisfaction of students after placements with the 0-2 year olds, which can be attributed to inexperience with this age range as well as a misconception of how teaching relates to this age range (even though research provides evidence that trained teachers working with 0-2 year olds produces better programmes and outcomes for children).

As a result a partnership model for professional experience has evolved. This model will be piloted across number of Council’s long day care centres, as well as in a similar number of centres in the inner west, Sutherland and potentially south west Sydney for students undertaking their professional experience working with 0-2 year olds. It is intended that this aspect of course delivery will also be part of research undertaken by UWS academic staff.

The new model of course delivery was the subject of the presentation of the paper “Early Childhood Community Engagement at UWS: Micro, macro and blended bits in between” by staff of the UWS School of Education (Early Childhood) to the 14^th Annual Conference of Australian Research in Early Childhood Education, January 2006. I was privileged to join with Associate Professor Christine Woodrow, Dr. Linda Newman, Dr. Jean Ashton, Dr. Roslyn Elliot and Dr. Leonie Arthur to present this paper.

Pivotal to the model is the concept of learning within a community of practice. As detailed in the paper the pilot model will provide students with authentic professional experience through attendance two days per week for one semester culminating in a full week experience in a long day care centre with 0-2 year old children. Shared knowledge and experience between students, centre staff and academic staff will contribute to learning and development for students, centre staff and academic staff alike.

Through this experience students will participate as a genuine team member, have the support of peers, be able to engage in ongoing projects, have ongoing close contact with a University advisor and have an opportunity to take part in research. They will be effective contributors to the development of the curriculum within a centre and the learning experiences for children. They will take part in team planning and evaluation of the programme.

Uniquely, centre staff will have the opportunity to participate in local community practice circles and university based workshops to learn about and reflect on practices in line with contemporary approaches to Early Childhood Education. This participation is viewed as an alternative to in-services or conference attendance, and, as a cost effective method for staff development. The aim is for centre staff to sustain contemporary knowledge and through reflection on practice, provide the most up to date, quality programmes in centres. Staff participation in the hub workshops will be funded from the Corporate staff development budget for children’s services and from payments made by the University of Western Sydney for centres accepting University students. This pilot offers an opportunity for further professional study for Centre staff, who will be able to utilize participation in this pilot as part of their own further University study, potentially towards a Master degree.

This pilot will be fully evaluated for effectiveness for the students and also to assess outcomes for centre staff development and programme improvements. Following this evaluation there is potential to explore the implementation of this model for all professional experience components of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood).

Summary

Following consultations with academic staff of the University of Western Sydney (UWS), and the development of new courses to deliver trained Early childhood teachers, a selected number of long day care centres will participate in a pilot of an alternative model for professional experience for students undertaking the degree Master of teaching (Early childhood). This model is based on learning within a community of practice.

Through consultative processes an innovative approach to student professional experience is being delivered to address issues for UWS and for Council, Uniquely centre staff will participate in the learning process through local community practice circles and university based workshops with participation funded through the staff development budget and UWS payments to participating centres. As an alternative to traditional models of staff development this pilot is viewed as an innovative, outcome driven and cost effective method of delivering staff development.

This pilot demonstrates an opportunity to develop a partnership between Council and UWS to achieve mutual benefits through the delivery of professional experience as part of the degree, Master of Teaching (Early Childhood).

RECOMMENDATION

That the information contained in the report on 14th Annual Conference of Australian Research in Early Childhood Education, Monash University - Frankston, January 2006 be received.

ATTACHMENTS/APPENDICES

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The City as a Social Place

Penrith Football Stadium

3070/13

Compiled by: Gary Dean, Facilities Operations Manager

Authorised by: Barry Husking, Chief Financial Officer

Strategic Program Term Achievement: The City’s recreation and leisure facilities and services meet its needs and are optimally used.

Critical Action: Ensure facilities and services reflect the City’s diverse current and future recreation and leisure needs.

Purpose:

To advise Council of the status of the Stadium redevelopment and of the request from Penrith Rugby League Club Ltd for the renewal of its current lease of the Stadium. The report recommends that the information in the report be noted, that Council consider allocating funds to the redevelopment project and that Panthers be advised of Council's actions.

Background

Last year Council received several reports regarding the Stadium Redevelopment Project. These reports focussed on the formulation of a masterplan for the Stadium redevelopment and the scope of work which would constitute stage 1 for which Panthers had received a $10 million Federal Government grant.

To assist with the project, Council and Panthers agreed to the formation of a Councillor Working Party and to engage specialists with relevant experience and expertise in similar projects. The Working Party met on several occasions, the last being 7 September 2005. At that meeting the Working Party agreed on a scope of work for stage 1 and that was subsequently recommended to Council.

A Deed of Agreement was prepared and executed between Council and Panthers, which clearly defined the responsibilities for each party, criteria for the work to be performed and the application of the grant funding.

Council at its meeting on 1 August 2005 adopted the ‘Redevelopment Masterplan’. The Working Party met again on 7 September 2005. That meeting focussed on further definition and costings for stage 1. The outcomes of that meeting were reported to Council on 19 September 2005. Council agreed to the scope of work (stage 1) that had been identified by the Working Party.

A Development Application and Construction Certificate were subsequently approved by Council and work commenced late September 2005.

Status of Redevelopment Project

Generally the status of the project is:

· The existing western grandstand has been ‘stripped’ of all the elements not required under the refurbished plan

· Work is well advanced on the rearrangement / rebuilding of the concourse and terraced seating in front of the western grandstand

· Structural steel elements and concrete flooring for the new media facilities completed

· Footings / foundations and concrete walls completed on the southern extension to the western grandstand

· New playing surface completed – all unwanted soil / turf removed, new sub-surface drainage and watering system laid, new soil and new turf laid. Construction of the new underground recycled water tank completed

· Installation of new services underway.

Attached to this report are photographs depicting the projects progress.

The timeframe for completion is:

· Concourse and terrace seating, existing western grandstand upgrade (which includes change rooms and media facilities) new north-west spectator entry and playing surface	28 April 2006
· Southern extension to western grandstand to include new corporate facilities, additional spectator seating and ‘shells’ for administration, gym and change facilities	31 August 2006

The following letter was recently received from Panthers CEO, Mr Glenn Matthews, regarding the redevelopment project.

“This is to confirm Penrith District Rugby League Football Club’s request that the $90,000 held by Council in a reserve (funds generated from rental and advertising income from Penrith Stadium) be directed to funding an enhanced and contemporary public address (PA) and emergency warning and inter-communication system (EWIS) for the whole stadium.

The existing PA can be described as satisfactory for much of the ground, and the EWIS has been adequate to enable Council to grant a Place of Public Entertainment License.

Sound modelling for stage 1 of the redevelopment indicates: the PA would not provide adequate service to patrons on the hills and terrace areas for general and emergency ground announcements; and, to comply with current standards for EWIS systems, extensive re-cabling and re-programming is required right around the ground to link all areas of the stadium.

Quotes to upgrade the whole stadium to the recommended standard are approximately $215,000; this includes new speakers for the south and north family hill, plus new fire rated cabling right around the ground back to the security control room at the southern end of the ground. Without any details, $100,000 was included in the $10m stage 1 budget for PA and EWIS. This will cover much of the work Panthers has committed to complete on the western side, and we seek the $90,000 to help with the upgrade for the whole stadium.

Under the terms of the Trust Deed, any revenue generated from the Crown Reserve must be expended by the Trustee (Council) on that Crown Reserve for a public benefit. The public benefits in this case are: general and emergency announcements that are clear and without echo right around the ground; and a safer, more reliable EWIS.

The $10m stage 1 budget did include a $300,000 contingency. This has been expended or committed to complete the works on the western side and playing surface; and the $10m has been stretched to get as much as possible for patrons, players, the media and officials. Hence, there is no opportunity to use contingency or cut back to fund the additional works.

Concluding, the purpose for which these funds will be expended, in our opinion, meets the terms of the Trust Deed, and improving safety and quality of the experience for users and staff is the best use of this money at this time.”

Revenue received by Council from the Stadium is held in a reserve and the Financial Services Manager advises that currently that reserve contains approximately $100,000.

Under the terms of the Crown Reserve Trust, revenue generated from the Stadium must be expended on that Crown Reserve by the Trustee (Council), for a public benefit. Over past years Council has undertaken extensive improvements (new and enhanced landscape treatment) in the Stadium / Howell Oval Precinct, such work being funded from that Reserve. These works have not included the area within the Stadium covered by the lease to Panthers.

The works identified in the letter for which funds are being sought are works which would contribute to a ‘public benefit’, but are effectively essential works required by the redevelopment project (and development consent). As such, it is initially felt that it may not be in the spirit of the Trust requirements for the expenditure of funds held by Council. However, it must be acknowledged that this vastly improved public address/communication system will be something utilised by all users of the redeveloped Stadium (not just rugby league) and would result in a ‘significant public benefit’.

Part of the stage 1 redevelopment project includes the reconstruction and relocation of the existing north-western spectator entry gates. Included within the scope of this work is the construction of a new ‘entry forecourt’ to those gates, an area outside the Stadium lease area and an extensive area within the Stadium.

In addition to contributing funds towards the new public address/communication system, Council could also direct its funds towards a scope of work, currently proposed in the stage 1 construction contract, that would constitute the ‘public domain’ (entry forecourt), at an estimated cost of $30,000, thus allowing the present contract funds for that area to be redirected to the ‘public address / communication system’.

It is considered that the expenditure of funds in this manner is appropriate and would meet Council’s Trustee obligations.

Lease Renewal

The Crown has a perpetual lease to Penrith City Council to provide care, control and management of Penrith Park. Panthers has a lease agreement with Council until the end of 2007.

Early last year, representatives from Panthers met with Council’s General Manager and Chief Financial Officer to discuss a range of issues associated with the Stadium redevelopment. This was the first meeting between Council and Panthers following the announcement of the substantial Federal Government funding.

One issue discussed was the tenure of the current lease and the legal requirements and process for entering into a new lease. Those discussions also included ongoing management arrangements, including the possibility of establishing a Stadium Trust.

These discussions, and indeed the whole range of issues surrounding the redevelopment project were reported to Council on 7 March 2005. It was at this meeting that Council resolved to form the Working Party which would “…further develop the overall masterplan for the Stadium’s redevelopment, secure State Government funding, discuss the process for lease renewal and decide other matters as agreed…”.

Subsequent to that meeting it was agreed that the initial focus of the Working Party should be the redevelopment project so the Working Party’s Terms of Reference were:

“The development of an overall masterplan for the Penrith Football Stadium redevelopment and recommendation of the stage 1 improvements”

The following letter was recently received from Panthers CEO, Mr Glenn Matthews.

“I wish to formally request that Panthers and Council commence negotiations for a new lease on Penrith Stadium. Our current lease expires at the end of the 2007 season and naturally we are keen to secure another long term lease.”

A process needs to commence regarding this request. To date, no commitment has been (or can be) given to Panthers beyond the lease term until its current request is thoroughly investigated and any actions, such as any public advertising or notification have been carried out.

Council officers will now commence action regarding future management options for the Penrith Football Stadium which might include a Trust, Community Committee of Management, direct Council Management, Public Company Limited by Guarantee, lease etc. The possible renewal of lease to Panthers will be considered in the context of those options.

Conclusion

The stage 1 Stadium redevelopment program is progressing satisfactorily generally in accordance with the agreed program and budget.

Council Officers will now consider Panthers’ request for the renewal of the lease in the context of its considerations of the future management options for the Stadium. A further report will be presented to Council when the appropriate investigations have been completed.

RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The information contained in the report on Penrith Football Stadium be received

2. Council allocate $90,000 of the funds received from the Stadium rental income towards enhanced public address/communication systems and a scope of improvement works adjacent to the new north-western spectator entry gates, such matters considered to be of a ‘public benefit’

3. Panthers be advised of Council’s actions in this matter.

ATTACHMENTS/APPENDICES

Penrith Football Stadium progress pictures

4 Pages

Attachment

# Meetings at which the Management Plan quarterly reviews are presented.	v Meeting at which the Draft Management Plan is adopted for exhibition
#+ General Manager’s presentation – half year and end of year review	* Meeting at which the Management Plan for 2006/2007 is adopted
@ Strategic Program progress reports (only business)	ü Meeting at which the 2005/2006 Annual Statements are presented
	^ Election of Mayor/Deputy Mayor (only business)

4. a	a donation of $200.00 was made to UWS Connect with a request that $100.00 each be passed on to Amanda Paget of Lidcombe (student of UWS, Kingswood) and Rod Miskell of Kingswood to help defray their travelling expenses when they competed in the Australian University Games held in Brisbane, Queensland during December 2005.
5.	a donation of $100.00 was made to NSW Blind Cricket Association Inc with a request that it be passed on to Darren Northey of Kingswood to help defray his travelling expenses when he competed in the Australian Blind Cricket Championships held in Brisbane, Queensland during December 2005-January 2006.
6.	a donation of $250.00 was made to NSW Baseball League Inc with a request that $100.00 be passed on to Jake Pianta of Cranebrook and $150.00 be passed on to Mitchell O’Driscoll of Glenmore Park to help defray their travelling expenses when they compete in the National U/14 Baseball Championships held on the Gold Coast, Queensland and National U/16 Baseball Championships held in Mt Gambier, SA, respectively during January 2006.

1. View	LGSA Tourism Conference Brochure	4 Pages	Appendix
2. View	Draft LGSA Tourism Conference Program 2006	3 Pages	Appendix

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*Appendix 1 - LGSA Tourism Conference Brochure*

1.	a donation of $300.00 was made to the Department of Education and Training with a request that it be passed on to Caroline Pyszko of Werrington to help defray her travelling expenses when she performs with the NSW State Schools’ Symphony Orchestra during their tour of Europe during December 2005.
2.	a donation of $200.00 was made to Little Athletics NSW with a request that it be passed on to Demi Fassolis of St Clair to help defray her travelling expenses when she competed in the Little Athletics Trans Tasman Challenge Match held in Auckland, New Zealand during January 2006.
3.	a donation of $1200.00 was made to Australian Pipe Band Association with a request that $300.00 be passed on to Aaron & Barry Gray of Colyton, Michael Woellner of Colyton and Douglas Patterson of Glenmore Park to help defray their travelling expenses when they compete in the World Pipe Band Championships being held in Glasgow, Scotland during July 2006.

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*Appendix 1 - RSL State Swimming Championships 2005*

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*The City in its Environment*

*Ordinary Meeting*	*20 February 2006*
*The City as an Economy*