CONFIRMED MINUTES

 OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH

ON MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2007 AT 7:37PM

PRESENT

His Worship the Mayor Councillor Pat Sheehy AM, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury (arrived 7:54pm), Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies (arrived 7:39pm), Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Steve Simat (arrived 7:46pm), and John Thain.

 

APOLOGIES

PRC 1  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that apologies be accepted for Councillors David Bradbury, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Susan Page and Steve Simat.

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Garry Rumble for the period 15 February 2007 to 23 February 2007 inclusive.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Policy Review Committee Meeting - 13 November 2006

PRC 2  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Kaylene Allison that the minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of 13 November 2006 be confirmed.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

  

MASTER PROGRAM REPORTS

 

Leadership and Organisation

 

Councillor Greg Davies arrived at the meeting, the time being 7:39pm.

 

Councillor Steve Simat arrived at the meeting, the time being 7:46pm.

 

Councillor David Bradbury arrived at the meeting, the time being 7:54pm.

 

Councillor Jim Aitken left the meeting, the time being 8:27pm.

 

Councillor Kevin Crameri left the meeting, the time being 8:36pm.

 

Councillor Jim Aitken returned to the meeting, the time being 8:38pm.

 

Councillor Kevin Crameri returned to the meeting, the time being 8:42pm.

 

Councillor Greg Davies left the meeting, the time being 8:56pm.

 

1        2006-2007 Management Plan - December Quarter Review                                            

PRC 3  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Steve Simat

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on 2006-2007 Management Plan - December Quarter Review be received

2.     The 2006-2007 Management Plan Review as at 31 December 2006, 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 as a Social Place

 

Councillor Steve Simat left the meeting, the time being 9:00pm.

 

Councillor Greg Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 9:02pm.

 

Councillor Steve Simat returned to the meeting, the time being 9:18pm.

 

Councillor Jim Aitken left the meeting, the time being 9:23pm.

 

Councillor Jim Aitken returned to the meeting, the time being 9:24pm.

 

2        University of Western Sydney - Contemporary Arts and Performance Programs and Broader Issues                                                                                                                                  

PRC 4  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Karen McKeown

That:

1.      The information contained in the report on University of Western Sydney - Contemporary Arts and Performance Programs and Broader Issues be received

2.      An investigation be carried out into the formation of a Working Party of local Arts representatives and related organisations to determine the needs of the local area and appropriate lobbying actions.

 

3        Urban Release Areas - Status Report                                                                              

PRC 5  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Greg Davies

That:

1.       The information contained in the report on Urban Release Areas - Status Report be received

2.       Council agree to participate in the National Growth Area Alliance and that a contribution of $10,000 be made available from existing allocated funds for the project.

 

Councillor John Thain left the meeting, the time being 9:34pm.

 

Councillor John Thain returned to the meeting, the time being 9:36pm.

 

The City In Its Environment

 

Councillor David Bradbury left the meeting, the time being 9:39pm.

 

4        Creation of an Urban Design Review Panel                                                                     

PRC 6  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Creation of an Urban Design Review Panel be received

2.     A further report be brought to the Development Regulation Working Party containing more detail on this matter.

 

 

Leadership and Organisation

 

Councillor David Bradbury returned to the meeting, the time being 9:49pm.

 

5        Local Government Directions Papers                                                                               

PRC 7  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Ross Fowler

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Local Government Directions Papers  be received

2.     A submission be made on these papers in the terms discussed in the report.

 

6        Service Specification Program                                                                                           

PRC 8  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Ross Fowler

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on the Service Specification Program be received.

2.     The specification for the Planning Places Service be adopted.

3.     The specification for the Release Area Planning Service be adopted.

4.     The specification for the Planning Policy Service be adopted.

5.     The specification for the Metropolitan and Regional Planning and Advocacy Service be adopted.

 

7        Draft Policy on the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors                                                                                                       

PRC 9  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Draft Policy on the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors be received

2.     The Draft Policy on the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors be adopted and submitted to the Department of Local Government.

 

8        2007 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Review                                                

PRC 10  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Kaylene Allison

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on 2007 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Review be received

2.     A submission be made to the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal supporting the Local Government and Shires Association of NSW submission on the review of fees payable to Mayors and Councillors.

 

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 9:53pm.

 

 

I certify that these 4 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 19 February 2007.

 

 

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                                                Chairperson                                     Date