OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH
ON MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2012 AT 7:06PM
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kevin Crameri OAM, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler OAM, Prue Guillaume, Marko Malkoc, Karen McKeown, Kath Presdee and John Thain.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of Absence was previously granted to the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jackie Greenow for a period of 22 days, as disclosed in her Councillor request.
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PRC1 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Mark Davies seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM that apologies be received for Councillors Robert Ardill, Tanya Davies, Ben Goldfinch and Kaylene Allison. |
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies provided the Councillors with information on the effects of the storm event that occurred on Thursday 9 February 2012 and gave an update on the relief actions currently being carried out by Council Officers and other local authorities to assist the community affected by the event.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
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2 Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Productivity Project Group Manager Finance, Vicki O’Kelly introduced the report and together with Services Development Officer, Michael Rudd gave a presentation on the Productivity Project. |
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PRC3 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM That the information contained in the report on Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Productivity Project be received. |
A City of Opportunities
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3 Fire Safety in Nursing Homes Development Services Manager, Paul Lemm introduced the report and invited Building Approvals Co-ordinator, Colin Wood and Fire Safety Team Leader, Craig Squires to give a presentation. |
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PRC4 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc That the information contained in the report on Fire Safety in Nursing Homes be received. |
Councillor Jim Aitken OAM left the meeting, the time being 8:13pm and did not return.
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6 Billington Place Car Park, Emu Plains - Request for Provision of 2-Hour Parking Restrictions Engineering Services Manager, Adam Wilkinson introduced the report and gave a presentation. |
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PRC5 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Mark Davies seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM That: 1. The information contained in the report on Billington Place Car Park, Emu Plains - Request for Provision of 4-Hour Parking Restrictions be received. 2. Council prepare a detailed submission to Transport for NSW seeking their urgent review and reconsideration of our request for the allocation of not less than 61 (4P) parking spaces in Billington Place, Emu Plains. 3. Council further write to Transport for NSW, the Minister for Transport, the Minister for Roads and the local Members of Parliament to seek engagement in the review process of parking requirements around Railway Stations including Emu Plains Railway Station. 4. A detailed audit be conducted to determine the current usage and demand within the Billington Place car park and other surrounding car parks in the vicinity. 5. Council investigate the implementation of a park in marked bay scheme along the length of Railway Row. 6. The shop owners and shop keepers who signed the petition be advised of the response from the Roads and Maritime Services and Council’s resolution. |
A Leading City
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1 NSW Planning System Review - Discussion Paper Submission Group Manager People and Places, Roger Nethercote introduced the report.
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM left the meeting, the time being 8:52pm. Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM returned to the meeting, the time being 8:55pm.
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PRC6 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Kath Presdee That: 1. The information contained in the report on NSW Planning System Review - Discussion Paper Submission be received 2. The attached submission be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure for consideration in the review process.
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4 Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport & Infrastructure Inquiry into the Utilisation of Rail Corridors - Invitation for Submission |
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PRC7 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM That: 1. The information contained in the report on Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport & Infrastructure Inquiry into the Utilisation of Rail Corridors - Invitation for Submission be received. 2. A detailed submission, based on the content of this report, be made to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Transport & Infrastructure Inquiry into the Utilisation of Rail Corridors.
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5 Release of Swimming Pools Act 1992 Review and Discussion Paper Development Services Manager, Paul Lemm introduced the report. Councillor Karen McKeown left the meeting, the time being 9:17pm. Councillor Karen McKeown returned to the meeting, the time being 9:20pm. |
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PRC8 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marko Malkoc seconded Councillor Prue Guillaume That: 1. The information contained in the report on Release of Swimming Pools Act 1992 Review and Discussion Paper be received. 2. Council respond to the discussion paper with the recommendations outlined in this report, and continue to lobby for improved changes in swimming pool safety legislation to ensure drownings of young children are prevented. 3. A copy of the Council’s submission to the Discussion Paper be forwarded to the Samuel Morris Foundation. |
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 9:29pm.
I certify that these 4 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 13 February 2012.
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