CONFIRMED MINUTES

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

ON MONDAY 14 MARCH 2011 AT 7:37PM

PRESENT

Deputy Mayor Councillor Jim Aitken OAM, Councillors Kevin Crameri OAM, Robert Ardill, Greg Davies, Tanya Davies, Ross Fowler OAM, Ben Goldfinch, Jackie Greenow, Prue Guillaume (arrived 8:45pm), Marko Malkoc, Karen McKeown, Kath Presdee and John Thain.

APOLOGIES

PRC 12  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marko Malkoc seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that apologies be received for Councillor Kaylene Allison and Mark Davies.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Policy Review Committee Meeting - 21 February 2011

PRC 13  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc that the minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of 21 February 2011 be confirmed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor John Thain declared a Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Less than Significant interest in Item 2          Protocol for Service Delivery to People Experiencing Homelessness as he was previously employed by the Minister for Housing who coordinates the Project 40 program.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

PRC 14 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc that Standing Orders be suspended to allow members of the public to address the meeting, the time being 7:40 pm.

Mr Owen Rogers

Item 3 - Penrith and St Marys Centres Management Review

Mr Owen Rogers, Chairman of the Penrith City Centre Association (PCCA), spoke against the recommendation and asked for the matter to be deferred. Mr Rogers stated that he believed the PCCA had not been appropriately consulted and that there were two matters concerning an important point which needs to be included in the consultants brief and the funding arrangements which are yet to be agreed to. Mr Rogers requested the matter be deferred to allow an opportunity for the PCCA to have a Review Sub-Committee meet and discuss the revised brief and to further discuss the brief and legal advice they have received with Council representatives.

RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS

PRC 15  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc that Standing Orders be resumed, the time being 7:45pm.

DELIVERY PROGRAM REPORTS

A Vibrant City

3        Penrith and St Marys Centres Management Review                                                     

PRC 16  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Greg Davies

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Penrith and St Marys Centres Management Review be received

2.     The matter be deferred for further consultation with the Penrith City Centre Association and a report be brought back to the Policy Review Committee meeting on 4 April 2011.

A Leading City

1        Revitalising and Refreshing our Marketing

City Marketing Supervisor, Paul Page introduced the report and gave a presentation.

PRC 17  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM

That the information contained in the report on Revitalising and Refreshing our Marketing be received.

A City of Opportunities

2        Protocol for Service Delivery to People Experiencing Homelessness

Community & Cultural Development Manager, Erich Weller introduced the report and gave a presentation.

PRC 18  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Protocol for Service Delivery to People Experiencing Homelessness be received.

2.     The proposed Protocol for Service Delivery to People Experiencing Homelessness be adopted.

3.     Council writes to WSROC and the LGSA providing a copy of the report and protocol so it may be used to assist other Councils develop similar frameworks.

4.     Council also provide a copy of the report and protocol to “Church of the Rock” at Kingswood and any other relevant community groups and Council entities which could benefit from the protocol such as the PPVA and Penrith Whitewater Stadium.

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:49pm.

I certify that these 3 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 14 March 2011.

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