CONFIRMED MINUTES

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

ON MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2013 AT 7:02PM

PRESENT

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Mark Davies, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard Bratusa (arrived 7.10pm), Kevin Crameri OAM, Marcus Cornish, Greg Davies, Maurice Girotto, Ben Goldfinch, Jackie Greenow OAM, Karen McKeown, John Thain and Michelle Tormey.

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Tricia  Hitchen for the period 27 August 2013 to 14 September 2013 inclusive.

APOLOGIES

PRC 53  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM that a apology be received for Councillor Prue Car.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Policy Review Committee Meeting - 12 August 2013

PRC 54  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ben Goldfinch seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that the minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of 12 August 2013 be confirmed.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Councillor Ben Goldfinch declared a Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Less than Significant in Item 5 - Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils as he holds an Asbestos Removal Licence. Councillor Goldfinch indicated he would stay in the room for consideration of the Item.

 

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Mark Davies declared a Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Significant in Item 1 - Rezoning Application RZ12/0001: 17-53 Caddens Road, Kingswood (The Knoll) - Results of Public Exhibition as his parents in law own a property which adjoins the land subject to the Application.

 

DELIVERY PROGRAM REPORTS

 

Outcome 6 - We're healthy and share strong community spirit

 

6        Penrith CBD Corporation Triennial Business Plan

Place Manager, Jeni Pollard introduced the report and invited Owen Rogers, Chairperson of the Penrith CBD Corporation to give a presentation.                                                                         

PRC 55  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Penrith CBD Corporation Triennial Business Plan be received.

2.     Council write to the Penrith CBD Corporations advising it that the Council supports its draft Triennial Business Plan.

3.     The Council Seal be affixed to the Deed of Agreement referred to in this report.

 

Outcome 2 - We plan for our future growth

 

Having previously declared an interest in Item 1, His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Mark Davies left the meeting, the time being 7:43pm.

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM took the Chair for consideration of this Item, the time being 7:43pm.

 

Councillor Marcus Cornish left the meeting, the time being 7:48pm.
Councillor Marcus Cornish returned to the meeting, the time being 7:51pm.

 

1        Rezoning Application RZ12/0001: 17-53 Caddens Road, Kingswood (The Knoll) - Results of Public Exhibition                                                                                                           

PRC 56  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Rezoning Application RZ12/0001: 17-53 Caddens Road, Kingswood (The Knoll) - Results of Public Exhibition be received.

2.     Council endorse the Planning Proposal with the minor amendment to the boundary between the proposed RE1 Public Recreation and R2 Low Density Residential zones as requested by the proponent, Urban Growth NSW.

3.     The Council note that the Planning Proposal, Development Control Plan and Voluntary Planning Agreement will continue to be refined and finalised prior to the publication of the necessary amendments to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 under the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure’s delegated local environmental plan making powers.

4.     Council adopt the draft Development Control Chapter so that it takes effect on the publication of the amendments to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010.

5.     The General Manager execute the Voluntary Planning Agreement for the transfer and embellishment of the proposed hill-top park to Council, the upgrade of Caddens Road along the southern boundary of the Site to the intersection with Bringelly Road and all applicable development contributions, once it is publicly notified in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000.

 

 

 

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

For

Against

 

Councillor Greg Davies

Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM

Councillor John Thain

Councillor Michelle Tormey

Councillor Maurice Girotto

 

Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM

                                                        

Councillor Ross Fowler OAM

 

Councillor Ben Goldfinch

 

Councillor Bernard Bratusa   

 

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM

 

Councillor Marcus Cornish

 

Councillor Karen McKeown

 

 

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Mark Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 8:04pm.

 

2        Rescission of Library Facilities and Glenmore Park Stage 2 Development Contributions Plans                                                                                                                                    

PRC 57  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Greg Davies

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on the Rescission of Library Facilities and Glenmore Park Stage 2 Development Contributions Plans be received.

2.     The Library Facilities Contributions Plan be rescinded and that the Glenmore Park Stage 2 Development Contributions Plan be rescinded upon confirmation that the Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) has been registered on the title of all land within Glenmore Park Stage 2 which is subject to the VPA.

3.     Notices appear in the local newspaper advising the community of the rescission of the Plans, in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and Regulations.

4.     If any further Library Facilities Plan contributions are received in relation to existing development consents, these be allocated to additional library resources, consistent with those resources described in the Plan.

5.     A further report be brought back to a Policy Review Committee meeting on the reduction in s94 planning contributions of approximately $200,000 per year for Library resources and the effect that will have on the Library service.

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

For

Against

 

Councillor Greg Davies

 

Councillor John Thain

 

Councillor Maurice Girotto

 

Councillor Michelle Tormey

 

Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM

                                                        

Councillor Ross Fowler OAM

 

Councillor Ben Goldfinch

 

Councillor Bernard Bratusa   

 

Councillor Jim Aitken OAM

 

Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM

 

Councillor Marcus Cornish

 

Councillor Mark Davies

 

Councillor Karen McKeown

 

 

Outcome 4 - We have safe, vibrant places

 

Councillor Michelle Tormey left the meeting, the time being 8:08pm.

Councillor Ross Fowler OAM left the meeting, the time being 8:09pm.

Councillor Ross Fowler OAM returned to the meeting, the time being 8:11pm.

Councillor Michelle Tormey returned to the meeting, the time being 8:11pm.

 

3        Amendments to the Penrith Valley Cemeteries Policy                                                   

PRC 58  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marcus Cornish seconded Councillor Karen McKeown

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Amendments to the Penrith Valley Cemeteries Policy be received.

2.     Proposed changes to the Penrith Valley Cemeteries Policy as outlined in the report be adopted. 

 

Outcome 5 - We care about our environment

 

4        Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program                                                                  

PRC 59  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Maurice Girotto

          That:

1.    The information contained in the report on Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program be received.

 

2.    That the enclosed draft Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program is placed on public exhibition for 28 days and submissions be invited from the public.

 

3.    That following the period of public exhibition and due consideration and process of any submissions received, the Swimming Pools Inspection Program commences in accordance with the outlined amendments to the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (Act) and the Program.

4.    A copy of the this report be sent to former Councillor Robert Ardill and to the Samuel Morris Foundation.

 

5        Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils                                                                       

PRC 60  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils be received.

2.     The draft Asbestos Policy be placed on public exhibition for 30 days to seek comment from stakeholders.

 

Outcome 7 - We have confidence in our Council

 

7        2012-13 - Year in Review

The General Manager, Alan Stoneham gave a presentation detailing some of the milestones and highlights that the Council has achieved and delivered to the community over the last year of the 2009-13 delivery program.                                                                                                            

PRC 61  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Ben Goldfinch that the information contained in the report on 2012-13 - Year in Review be received.

 

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 9:06pm.

 

 

I certify that these 5 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 9 September 2013.

 

 

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                                                Chairperson                                     Date