OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 7:01PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PRAYER
The meeting opened with the National Anthem and Prayer read by Reverend Neil Checkley.
STATEMENT OF RECOGNITION
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain read a statement of recognition of Penrith City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage.
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, and Steve Simat.
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670 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Steve Simat that apologies be received from Councillors David Bradbury and Susan Page. |
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 6 February 2006 |
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671 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Ross Fowler that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 6 February 2006 be confirmed. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Ross Fowler declared a pecuniary interest in Item 7 as he is a Director of the Company which is the current owner of the property and left the meeting during the discussion and voting on the item.
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1 Report
and Recommendations of the Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership - 28
September 2005 PVCSP |
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672 RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that the information contained in the Report and Recommendations
of the Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership meeting held 28 September
2005 be received. |
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3 Report
and Recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting of 6 February 2006 LTC |
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673 RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that the information contained in the Report and Recommendations
of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held 6 February 2006 be received. |
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2 Report
and Recommendations of the Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership – 30
November 2005 |
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674 RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Steve Simat that the information contained in the Report and Recommendations
of the Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership meeting held 30 November
2005 be received. |
Councillor David Bradbury arrived the time being 7:06am.
675
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Ross
Fowler that Item 15 – 2005-2006 Management Plan December Quarter Review be
dealt with as the first item of business.
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15 2005-2006
Management Plan - December Quarter Review 36/53 |
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Council’s General Manager Mr Alan Travers gave a presentation on the 2005-2006 Management Plan – December Quarter Review. 676 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy seconded Councillor Ross Fowler That: 1. The
information contained in the report on 2005-2006 Management Plan - December
Quarter Review be received 2. The 2005-2006 Management Plan
Review as at 31 December 2005, including the revised estimates identified in
the recommended budget, be adopted 3. The proposed budget reallocations and
amendments to tasks detailed in the report be adopted |
The
City in its Broader Context
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2 Public
Exhibition of a consolidated Development Control Plan for the City 4114/65 |
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677
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor
Ross Fowler 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. |
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1 Local
Government & Shires Association Tourism Conference in Penrith Valley
29-31 March 752-43 |
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678
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Pat Sheehy That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Local Government & Shires Association
Tourism Conference in Penrith Valley 29-31 March be received 2. Council
approve the attendance of available Councillors at the LGSA Tourism
Conference and related functions, including the payment of registration and
function fees. |
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3 Assistance
Towards Amateur Sportspersons and Representatives in the fields of Art,
Music, Culture - Overseas and Interstate Travel 6016/1 Pt38 |
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679
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor
Steve Simat That the information contained in the
report on Assistance
Towards Amateur Sportspersons and Representatives in the fields of Art,
Music, Culture - Overseas and Interstate Travel be received. |
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5 14th
Annual Conference of Australian Research in Early Childhood Education, Monash
University - Frankston, January 2006 1300/17 |
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680
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor
Steve Simat 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. |
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17 Alterations
and Additions to Penrith Regional Gallery and Lewers Bequest 38/143 |
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681
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor
Steve Simat That: 1. The
information contained
in the report on Alterations and Additions to Penrith Regional Gallery and
Lewers Bequest be received. 2. Council accept Rapid
Constructions Pty Ltd as the preferred tenderer for the Project with a fixed
lump sum cost of $1,124,800. 3. Council Officers be authorised to enter into contractual documentation with Rapid Constructions Pty Ltd. 4. That the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be affixed to any necessary documentation. 5. That $85,700, being the year to date surplus, be allocated to the project and the remaining interest funds be sourced from surplus funds in the March quarter. |
Having previously declared a pecuniary interest in Item 7, Councillor Ross Fowler left the meeting, the time being 7:22pm.
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7 Variation
of Restrictive Covenant applying to Lot 12 DP 1087962 (24-27) Lambridge
Place, Penrith. Applicant: Mullane Planning Consultants Pty Ltd; Owner: Penamatta Pty Ltd DA05/0923 |
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682
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor
Steve Simat That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Variation of Restrictive Covenant applying
to Lot 12 DP 1087962 (24-27) Lambridge Place, Penrith be received 2. Restriction 2 on the 88B instrument for DP1087962 be modified as follows as it applies to Lot 12 only: No building or structures or fences
(except open pool type fencing with a minimum spacing between bars of 125mm)
nor placement of fill nor planting of trees nor alterations to the final
overland flow paths shape is allowed in the “flood conveyance” setback area 3. Condition 10 on DA05/0923 be amended to read: “The fencing within the flood
conveyance area is to be of a “pool” type construction as specified in the
report by Paterson Britton dated 4 August 2005. No goods or material are to
be stored within the area defined by the flood conveyance zone and no signage
is to be attached to the proposed fence within the flood conveyance zone.” 4. The
Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be affixed to the necessary
documentation. |
Councillor Ross Fowler returned to the meeting, the time being 7:23pm.
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683
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor
Kaylene Allison 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:
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6 2006
RSL State Swimming Championships at Penrith Swimming Centre 2981/15 |
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684
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor
Kevin Crameri That: 1. The
information contained in the report on 2006 RSL State Swimming Championships at
Penrith Swimming Centre be received 2. Council
donate $1510 to the Penrith RSL Youth Swimming Club to defray costs
associated with pool and Quarterdeck Function Centre hire for the 2006 RSL
State Swimming Championships at the Penrith Swimming Centre on 11 March 2006,
the donation to be funded in equal parts from North, South and East Ward
Voted Works. |
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685
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor
Pat Sheehy That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Penrith Football Stadium be received 2. The matter be deferred and a further report be presented to Council on the availability of alternative funds to carry out the public address / communication systems and scope of improvement works adjacent to the north-western spectator entry gates 3. A
further report be presented to Council on the status of the Lease
arrangement. |
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686
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor
Ross Fowler That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Waste 2006 Conference be received. 2. Councillor
Kevin Crameri be Council’s nominated delegate to attend the Waste 2006
Conference to be held in Coffs Harbour from 29 to 31 March 2006. |
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10 Penrith
participation in 2006 Beijing International Relay Marathon 7-11 April 2006 1131/23 |
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687
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Jim Aitken That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Penrith participation in 2006 Beijing
International Relay Marathon 7-11 April 2006 be received. 2. Council contribute $500 to each member of
the team to assist with their costs of participation in this event and
representing the City. |
The
City Supported by Infrastructure
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11 Tender
05_05/06 Provision of Hired Plant & Equipment 38/146 |
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688
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Karen McKeown That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Tender 05_05/06 Provision of Hired Plant
& Equipment be received 2. All conforming tenders for offer to hire plant and equipment
be accepted for a period of twenty four (24) months commencing 1 March, 2006
and the tenderer with the required equipment meeting the selection criteria
of price (including transport costs), availability, suitability for work, age
and condition and past performance be hired as and when required. |
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16 Australian Local Government Women's
Association (New South Wales Branch) Inc 2008 Annual Conference 752/3 Part
10 |
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691
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Lexie Cettolin That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Australian Local Government Women's
Association (New South Wales Branch) Inc 2008 Annual Conference be received. 2. Council
submit a bid for the 2008 Australian
Local Government Women's Association (New South Wales Branch) Inc 2008 Annual
Conference. |
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14 City Operations Directorate Report to
end January 2006 153/2 |
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692 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry
Rumble seconded Councillor Greg Davies That: 1. That the
information contained in the City Operations Directorate Report to end January 2006 be received. 2. Council’s
garbage contractor, Remondis, be congratulated on the low number of
complaints received during the period July to December 2006. 3. The
two Parking Rangers and the Coordinator Ranger and Animal Services identified
in the report as assisting Police with the apprehension of an alleged vehicle
thief be congratulated for their actions |
Committee
of the Whole
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RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Jackie
Greenow the meeting adjorn to the Committee of the
Whole to deal with the following matters, the time
being 7:51pm.
1 Presence of the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the
motion of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that the
press and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the
following matters:
City as a Social Place
2 Commonwealth Inclusion and Professional
Support Program - Establishment of the Inclusion Support Agency 1300/2
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.
3 Divisional Security (Aust) Pty Ltd v
Penrith City Council Land and Environment Court Proceedings No. 11229 of 2005, 382 - 386 The Driftway,
Londonderry. Applicant: Divisional Securities (Aust) Pty Ltd; Owner: Pomt Pty Ltd DA03/2568
This item has been referred
to Committee of the Whole as the report refers to advice concerning litigation,
or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal
proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege and discussion of the
matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.
The meeting resumed at 8:21pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee of the Whole met at 7:51pm on Monday 20 February 2006, the following being present
His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, and Steve Simat.
and the Committee of the Whole excluded the press and public from the meeting for the reasons set out in CW1 and that the Committee of the Whole submitted the following recommendations to Council.
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
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2 Commonwealth Inclusion and Professional Support Program - Establishment of the Inclusion Support Agency 1300/2 |
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700
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor
Ross Fowler CW2 That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Commonwealth Inclusion and Professional
Support Program (2005-2008) - Establishment of the Inclusion Support Agency
be received 2. Council endorse the signing of the funding agreement between Penrith City Council and the Commonwealth of Australia to provide the Inclusion Support Agency (2005-2008) under the Commonwealth’s Inclusion and Professional Support Program 3. The Common Seal of The Council of the City of Penrith be affixed to all necessary documentation. |
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3 Divisional Security (Aust) Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council Land and Environment Court Proceedings No. 11229 of 2005, 382 - 386 The Driftway, Londonderry. Applicant: Divisional Securities (Aust) Pty Ltd; Owner: Pomt Pty Ltd DA03/2568 |
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701
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow CW3 That the information contained in the report on Divisional Security (Aust) Pty Ltd v Penrith City Council Land and Environment Court Proceedings No. 11229 of 2005, 382 - 386 The Driftway, Londonderry be received. |
ADOPTION
OF Committee of the Whole
702 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David
Bradbury seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow the recommendation contained in the Committee of the Whole
and shown as CW1 to CW3 be adopted.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:27pm.
I certify that these 11 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on Monday 20 February 2006.
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