CONFIRMED MINUTES

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

ON MONDAY 10 MARCH 2014 AT 7:48PM

PRESENT

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jim Aitken OAM and Councillors Bernard Bratusa, Prue Car, Kevin Crameri OAM, Marcus Cornish, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Maurice Girotto, Ben Goldfinch, Jackie Greenow OAM, Tricia Hitchen, Karen McKeown and John Thain.

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Michelle Tormey for the period 4 March 2014 to 11 April 2014 inclusive.

APOLOGIES

There were no apologies.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Policy Review Committee Meeting - 10 February 2014

PRC 5  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that the minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of 10 February 2014 be confirmed.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

There were no declarations of interest.

  

DELIVERY PROGRAM REPORTS

 

Outcome 2 - We plan for our future growth

 

1        Wianamatta Regional Park - Management of Macrofauna and Feral and Domestic Animal Strategies, Timing of Regional Park Transfer and Future Development of Central Precinct

Strategic Planning Manager, Paul Grimson introduced the report and invited Mike Patrick, Regional Manager SW Region, Office of Environment and Heritage to give a presentation.

Mr Patrick advised Council as follows:

·       A Plan of Management for the Wianamatta Regional Park was adopted on 15 February 2011;

·       The developer is responsible for  implementing the Macrofauna Management Plan and the Feral and Domestic Animal Management Strategy;

·      A Project Control Group, Chaired by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure and including the Office of Environment and Heritage and Lend Lease has been established to accelerate the transfer of the remaining land;

·       A staged timetable will be provided for handing over the Park as soon as possible.

Councillor Greg Davies left the meeting, the time being 8:21pm.
Councillor Greg Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 8:28pm.                                   

PRC 6  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Prue Car seconded Councillor Maurice Girotto that the information contained in the report on Wianamatta Regional Park - Management of Macrofauna and Feral and Domestic Animal Strategies, Timing of Regional Park Transfer and Future Development of Central Precinct  be received.

 

Outcome 5 - We care about our environment

 

2        Western Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping (WSRID) Squad 2012-2013 Annual Report     

PRC 7  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Western Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping (WSRID) Squad 2012-2013 Annual Report be received.

2.     Council thanks all staff associated and involved with the RID Squad for their efforts.

 

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

 

3        Draft Penrith City Centre Public Domain Technical Manual                                       

PRC 8  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor John Thain

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Draft Penrith City Centre Public Domain Technical Manual be received.

2.     The Draft Penrith City Centre Public Domain Technical Manual be placed on public exhibition for 21 days.

3.     The members of the Access Committee be notified of the exhibition period.

 

4        Theme Park Opportunities in Penrith                                                                             

PRC 9  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Maurice Girotto seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM that the information contained in the report on Theme Park Opportunities in Penrith be received.

 

REQUESTS FOR REPORTS AND MEMORANDUMS

 

RR 1           Development charges - Various Councils                                                            

Councillor Greg Davies requested a report to a future Councillor Briefing providing a comparison of  the development charges by Blacktown City Council, Parramatta City Council and Penrith City Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

URGENT BUSINESS

 

UB 1           Leave of Absence Request                                                                                     

Councillor Marcus Cornish requested leave of absence for the period 19 April 2014 to 30 April 2014.

PRC 10  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Greg Davies that the matter be brought forward and dealt with as a matter of urgency.

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM, ruled that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.

PRC 11  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Greg Davies that Councillor Marcus Cornish be granted leave of absence for the period 19 April 2014 to 30 April 2014.

 

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:48pm.

 

I certify that these 3 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 10 March 2014.

 

 

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                                                Chairperson                                     Date