CONFIRMED MINUTES

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

ON MONDAY 10 DECEMBER 2007 AT 7:37PM

PRESENT

His Worship the Mayor Councillor Greg Davies, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM (arrived 7:40pm), Kaylene Allison, Lexie Cettolin (arrived 7:40pm), Kevin Crameri OAM, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, Steve Simat (arrived 7:49pm) and John Thain.

 

APOLOGIES

PRC 129  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that apologies be received and accepted from Councillors David Bradbury, Mark Davies, Steve Simat, Lexie Cettolin and Jim Aitken OAM.

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Karen McKeown for the period 10 December 2007 to 11 December 2007 inclusive.

Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Susan Page for the period 5 November 2007 to 17 December 2007 inclusive.

Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM left the meeting, the time being 7:38pm.

Councillor Kevin Crameri returned to the meeting the time being 7:40pm.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Policy Review Committee Meeting - 19 November 2007

PRC 130  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy AM that the minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of 19 November 2007 be confirmed.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

 

MASTER PROGRAM REPORTS

 

The City in its Broader Context

 

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM arrived, the time being 7:40pm.

Councillor Lexie Cettolin arrived, the time being 7:40pm.

1        Proposed draft Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Stage 1A) - Land in the vicinity of Great Western Highway and Gipps Street, Claremont Meadows                                             

PRC 131  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Kaylene Allison

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Proposed draft Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Stage 1A) - Land in the vicinity of Great Western Highway and Gipps Street, Claremont Meadows be received

2.     Pursuant to section 54 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and Regulations 2000, Council prepare a draft Local Environmental Plan to rezone the land within the South Creek Corridor, Werrington and Gipps Street, Claremont Meadows.

3.     The applicants are requested to provide the information identified in this report, including a draft Development Control Plan, and information that reflects the intent of the 1997 ‘Best Practice Guidelines’ for the preparation of Local Environmental Plans.

4.     Councillors be briefed on the progress of the proposals, and comments from the public agencies, in early 2008, to enable consideration of the issues prior to advancing the preparation of the draft Local Environmental Plan.

 

2        Required Amendments to draft Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Stage 1)        

PRC 132  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Kaylene Allison

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Required Amendments to draft Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Stage 1) be received

2.     Council endorse the changes to draft Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2008 (Stage 1) as outlined in this report, and support continuation of the dialogue, regarding any further changes to the draft LEP, between Council officers and the Department of Planning.

 

The City as a Social Place

 

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM left the meeting, the time being 7:41pm.

 

3        Penrith City District Open Space Facilities Development Contributions Plan               

PRC 133  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Garry Rumble

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Penrith City District Open Space Facilities Development Contributions Plan be received

2.     Council adopt the draft District Open Space Facilities Development Contributions Plan

3.     A further report be submitted to Council on the implications of the new Department of Planning circular on infrastructure contributions.

 

5        Glenmore Park Stage 1 Development Contributions Plan Review                                 

PRC 134  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Garry Rumble

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Glenmore Park Stage 1 Development Contributions Plan Review be received

2.     Council publicly exhibit an amended draft Glenmore Park Stage 1 Development Contributions Plan incorporating allocation of available funds to the Eastern Hamlets Child and Family Precinct project as outlined in the report

3.     A further report be brought back to Council following the exhibition period.

 

7        Deferred Lands Local Environmental Plan No.188 - Glenmore Park                             

PRC 135  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Garry Rumble

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Deferred Lands Local Environmental Plan No.188 - Glenmore Park be received

2.     That Council forward a Section 68 submission to the Department of Planning requesting the deferred lands in Glenmore Park Stage 1 release under LEP 188 be zoned 2 (Urban).

 

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM returned to the meeting, the time being 7:42pm.

 

4        Implementation of the Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Policy                                              

PRC 136  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM

That

1.            The information contained in the report on Implementation of the Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Policy  be received

2.            Both playgrounds in Tench Reserve be included under the policy and officers in the Environmental Health Department determine where the signs are to be placed in the playgrounds that are covered by the policy.

 

6        Waterside Estate - Request to vary landscaped open space requirements                    

PRC 137  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Ross Fowler

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Waterside Estate - Request to vary landscaped open space requirements be received

2.     Council progress amendment of the landscaped open space requirements for single storey dwellings in Waterside via Penrith Development Control Plan 2008, as outlined in the report

3.     Council advise Stockland that pending incorporation of the amended landscaped open space requirements within Penrith Development Control Plan 2008, Council will support proposals to vary the landscaped open space requirement when considering development applications for single storey dwellings.

 

8        Affordable Housing                                                                                                            

PRC 138  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy AM

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Affordable Housing be received

2.     Council endorse the partnership with the NSW Centre for Affordable Housing to progress affordable rental housing outcomes as outlined in this report

3.     Council endorse the additional clause to the Affordable Housing section of the Sustainability Blueprint as outlined in this report

4.     Council Officers be congratulated for the clarity of the report.

 

The City In Its Environment

 

9        South Creek Corridor Precinct Plan and the Gipps St site Master Plan                         

PRC 139  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Kaylene Allison

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on South Creek Corridor Precinct Plan and the Gipps St site Master Plan be received

2.     Council adopt the South Creek Corridor Precinct Plan and the Gipps St site Master Plan.

 

The City Supported by Infrastructure

 

Councillor Steve Simat arrived, the time being 7:49pm.

 

10      Penrith Fire District Boundaries                                                                                        

PRC 140  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Penrith Fire District Boundaries be received

2.     The Waste & Community Protection Manager writes to both the NSW Fire Brigades and NSW Rural Fire Service advising that Council has no objections to the proposed changes, as identified on Map 086/07/1, to the Penrith Fire District

3.     A further report be provided to Council clarifying the Fire District Boundary surrounding the Penrith Whitewater Stadium area

4.     A further report be provided to Council on the progress of the Dunheved Fire Station relocation.

 

Leadership and Organisation

 

13      Preparations and Financial Settings for the 2008-2009 Management Plan                    

PRC 141  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Steve Simat

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Preparations and Financial Settings for the 2008-2009 Management Plan be received

2.     Council make initial identification of particular matters to be considered in the preparation of the Draft 2008-2009 Management Plan

3.     Preparation of the Draft 2008-2009 Management Plan continue in the terms discussed in this report.

 

11      Proposed Policy on 'Advertising on Council Premises'                                                    

PRC 142  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Ross Fowler

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on the proposed policy relating to ‘Advertising on Council Premises’ be received

2.     The draft policy be supported in principle and a further report be submitted to a future Policy Review Committee meeting to allow the draft policy to be amended to make it clear that parks and road reserves are excluded from the policy.

 

12      Strategic Plan Preparations and Community Engagement                                               

PRC 143  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Garry Rumble

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Strategic Plan Preparations and Community Engagement be received

2.     Preparation of the Strategic Plan and the proposed arrangements continue in the terms discussed in this report

3.     Further reports be provided to Council at each appropriate stage of the Strategic Plan preparations

4.     A further report be provided to Council on the development of enhanced community engagement approaches outlined in the report.

 

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:04pm.

 

I certify that these 6 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 10 December 2007.

 

 

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                                                Chairperson                                     Date