CONFIRMED MINUTES

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

ON MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2010 AT 7:36PM

PRESENT

His Worship the Mayor Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Tanya Davies, Jackie Greenow, Prue Guillaume, Kath Presdee and John Thain.

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Karen McKeown for the period 17 August 2010 to 20 September 2010 inclusive.

Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Ross Fowler OAM for the period 3 September 2010 to 21 September 2010 inclusive.

PRC 54 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Prue Guillaume that Leave of Absence be granted to Councillor Marko Malkoc and Councillor Ben Goldfinch for the period 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 inclusive.

APOLOGIES

PRC 55  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Prue Guillaume that an apology be received for Councillor Robert Ardill.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Policy Review Committee Meeting - 30 August 2010

PRC 56  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Mark Davies that the minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of 30 August 2010 be confirmed.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM declared a Non-Pecuniary less than Significant Interest in – Item 5 - Penrith Business Alliance Limited 2010 - 2011 Business Plan as he is a property owner in High Street, Penrith.

  

DELIVERY PROGRAM REPORTS

 

A City of Opportunities

 

3        Access Committee - Highlights 2008-2010

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM left the meeting, the time being 7:39pm.

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

Councillor Jackie Greenow introduced the report and advised that Penrith City Council had been short listed in the Local Government Category of the National Disability Awards 2010 for its work on the Penrith Inclusion Plan – People with Disability 2009-2013.

Councillor Jackie Greenow then invited Denise Heath the CEO of Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc and Access Committee Community Member who gave a presentation on the Highlights of the Access Committee over the last two years.

His Worship the Mayor, Clr Kevin Crameri OAM then presented certificates of appreciation to the Access Committee members.

                                                                                                                                                      

PRC 57  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Prue Guillaume

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Access Committee - Highlights 2008-2010 be received.

2.     The Committee members be thanked for their participation on and
contribution to Council’s Access Committee during the 2008-2010 period.

3.     Certificates of Appreciation be presented to the community members of the Access Committee for the period 2008-2010.

 

Councillor Jackie Greenow left the meeting, the time being 7:52pm.

Councillor Prue Guillaume left the meeting, the time being 7:53pm.

Councillor Jackie Greenow returned to the meeting, the time being 7:56pm.

Councillor Prue Guillaume returned to the meeting, the time being 7:57pm.

5        Penrith Business Alliance Limited 2010 - 2011 Business Plan

The Council’s Sustainability & Planning Manager, Paul Grimson introduced the report and invited Paul Brennan  - Chairman of the Penrith Business Alliance who gave a presentation on the Penrith Business Alliance Business Plan.

PRC 58  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Mark Davies

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Penrith Business Alliance Limited 2010 - 2011 Business Plan be received.

2.     Council agree to the PBA Business Plan for 2010 – 2011 and provide funding in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Agreement.

3.     Council thank the Board members for the presentation of their 2010-2011 Business Plan.

 

Councillor Greg Davies left the meeting, the time being 8.35 pm.

Councillor Greg Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 8.36 pm.

 

A Vibrant City

 

6        Penrith and St Marys Centres Associations - Annual Business Plans for 2010-11 and the Proposed Review of the Centres Management

The Council’s Place Management Coordinator, Terry Agar introduced the report and invited Steve Perry from St Marys Town Centre Management Inc and Gladys Reed from Penrith City Centre Association who gave presentations on their respective Business Plans.

Councillor John Thain left the meeting, the time being 9:24pm.

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM left the meeting, the time being 9:24pm.

Councillor John Thain returned to the meeting, the time being 9:25pm.

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM returned to the meeting, the time being 9:29pm.

PRC 59  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Tanya Davies seconded Councillor Greg Davies

That:

1.         The information contained in the report on Penrith and St Marys Centres Associations – annual Business Plans for 2010-11 and the Proposed Review of the Centres Management be received.

2.         Council support the advancement of the review of the Penrith and St Marys Centres management arrangements and a report be presented to Council for consideration following further discussions with the Associations on the details of the review process

3.         Funding for the Penrith City Centre Association be endorsed in the amount of $304,970 and funding for the St Marys Town Centre Association be endorsed in the amount of $228,789, for the 2010-11 financial year

4.          Following the receipt of the audited 2009-10 Financial Statements from each Association, the endorsed funding be paid in instalments at the beginning of each quarter.   

 

Councillor Mark Davies left the meeting, the time being 9:36pm.

 

A Leading City

 

1        Delivery Program 6 Month Progress Report                                                                   

PRC 60  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Tanya Davies that the information contained in the report on Delivery Program 6 Month Progress Report  be received.

 

 

2        Summary of Investments and Banking for the period 1 August 2010 to 31 August 2010        

PRC 61  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Kath Presdee

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Summary of Investments and Banking for the period 1 August 2010 to 31 August 2010 be received

2.     The Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer and Summaries of Investments and Performance for the period 1 August 2010 to 31 August 2010 be noted and accepted.

3.     The graphical investment analysis as at 31 August 2010 be noted

 

 

A City of Opportunities

 

Councillor Mark Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 9:38pm.

 

4        Amendments to the Waterside Estate Planning Controls                                                

 

PRC 62  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Amendments to the Waterside Estate Planning Controls be received.

2.     In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations 2000, Council adopt the amendments to Penrith Development Control Plan 2006 and draft Penrith Development Control Plan 2008 as attached to this report.

In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:

 

For

Against

Councillor Prue Guillaume

Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM

Councillor Kath Presdee

Councillor Tanya Davies

Councillor Greg Davies

 

Councillor John Thain

 

Councillor Jackie Greenow

 

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM

 

Councillor Kaylene Allison

 

Councillor Mark Davies

 

 

A Leading City

 

7        50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity                                                                        

PRC 63  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kath Presdee seconded Councillor Tanya Davies

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on 50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity be received

2.     Council endorse a statement of commitment as follows:

We will work towards increasing the representation of women in local government, both as elected members and senior managers and professionals.

 

We will undertake ongoing reviews of policies and practices to remove barriers to women’s participation and to engender safe, supportive working and decision-making environments that welcome and respect a wide range of views.

                  

                   3.       Council endorse the proposed actions discussed in this report and make                         application for the bronze award

 

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 9:51pm.

 

 

I certify that these 5 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 13 September 2010.

 

 

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                                                Chairperson                                     Date