OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH
ON MONDAY 8 OCTOBER 2012 AT 7:07PM
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Mark Davies, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM and Councillors Bernard Bratusa, Prue Car (arrived 7:17pm), Kevin Crameri OAM, Marcus Cornish, Greg Davies, Maurice Girotto, Jackie Greenow, Tricia Hitchen, John Thain and Michelle Tormey.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Ben Goldfinch for the period 25 September 2012 to 17 October 2012 inclusive.
Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Karen McKeown for the period 25 September 2012 to 14 October 2012 inclusive.
Leave of Absence was requested by Councillor Tricia Hitchen for the period 11 October 2012 to 19 October 2012 inclusive.
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PRC 72 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that an apology be received for Councillor Jim Aitken OAM. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM declared a Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Less than Significant in Item 3 - Planning Proposal - Land at 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains as he was a member of the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) that had previously considered the matter. Councillor Fowler OAM indicated that he would remain in the room for the item.
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2 Penrith City Council Community Survey 2012 Councillor Prue Car arrived to the meeting, the time being 7:17pm. Councillor
John Thain left the meeting, the time being 7:26pm. Group Manager Leadership, Ruth Goldsmith introduced the report and invited Michael Di Leo, Research Director from IRIS Research to give a presentation. |
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PRC 74 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith City Council Community Survey 2012 be received. 2. IRIS Research be thanked for their work in conducting the Community Survey. |
A City of Opportunities
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6 Draft NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM left the meeting, the time being 8:08pm. Councillor
John Thain left the meeting, the time being 8:12pm. Engineering Services Manager, Adam Wilkinson introduced the report and invited Noel Child of NG Child and Associates to give a presentation. |
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PRC 75 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish That: 1. The information contained in the report on Draft NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan be received. 2. Council officers prepare a detailed submission on the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan, including a Sub Plan for Penrith and refer it to Council for endorsement prior to submission to Transport for NSW by 26 October 2012. |
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5 Penrith Business Alliance Limited (PBA) 2012-2013 Business Plan Acting Group Manager, People & Places, Paul Grimson introduced the report and invited Paul Brennan, Chairman of PBA to give a presentation. |
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PRC 76 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith Business Alliance Limited (PBA) 2012-2013 Business Plan be received. 2. Council agree to the PBA Business Plan for 2012-2013, and provide funding through two separate six-monthly payments of $243,630 (plus GST) in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Agreement. |
A Leading City
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4 Draft Policy on the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors |
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PRC 78 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM 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. Council advertise for 28 days a public notice of its intention to adopt the amended Policy on the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors. |
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7 Review of On-Site Sewage Management and Greywater Reuse Policy |
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79 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM That: 1. The information contained in the report on Review of On-Site Sewage Management and Greywater Reuse Policy be received. 2. The revised On-Site Sewage Management and Greywater Reuse Policy be placed on public exhibition for 30 days.
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A Leading City
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3 Planning Proposal - Land at 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains Councillor Maurice Girotto left the meeting, the time being 10:05pm |
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80 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish That: 1. The information contained in the report on Planning Proposal - Land at 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains be received. 2. In accordance with Sections 55 and 56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, that the Planning Proposal prepared by Cityscape Planning and Projects dated September 2011, the original rezoning application dated February 2006 and supporting documentation, and the Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s 25 September 2012 Evaluation Report be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure seeking a Gateway Determination. 3. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure be requested to include in its Gateway Determination confirmation of the terms of reference that are identified in the Independent Evaluation Report, prepared by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure for an independent review of flooding matters and any other specific further investigations required under Section 56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. 4. The engagement of a suitably qualified consultant be agreed between Council and the proponent to conduct an independent review of flooding matters based on the terms of reference confirmed by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s Gateway Determination. 5. Council officers be authorised to request the proponents to make any minor amendments to the Planning Proposal necessary to meet the Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s guidelines for the content and format for Planning Proposals. In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
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Councillor Maurice Girotto returned to the meeting, the time being 10:07pm.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 10:12pm.
I certify that these 5 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 8 October 2012.
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