OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH
ON MONDAY 14 JULY 2014 AT 7:04PM
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jim Aitken OAM and Councillors Bernard Bratusa, Prue Car, 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 Kevin Crameri OAM for the period 10 June 2014 to 25 July 2014 inclusive.
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PRC 31 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Mark Davies seconded Councillor Maurice Girotto that an apology be received for Councillor Michelle Tormey. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Tricia Hitchen declared a Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Less than Significant in Item 1 - Planning Proposal - Lots 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains as she owns a business across the road from the property subject of the report.
Outcome 2 - We plan for our future growth
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1 Planning Proposal - Lots 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains Executive Officer Glenn McCarthy introduced the report and invited Dr Ian Joliffe, Independent Reviewer from GHD to give a presentation. Ken Kanjian, Solicitor for the applicants then addressed Council on the Item. |
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A MOTION was MOVED by Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor John Thain That:
1. Council seek independent legal advice to obtain an interpretation of the potential responsibility of Council in respect to the Section 117 Direction including what is meant by the term “minor significance”.
2. In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Regulations, 2000, Council commence the consultation program with State Agencies and the community in accordance with the Gateway Determination.
3. A further report be presented to Council following the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal advising of the outcomes of the community and State Agency consultation and legal advice.
An AMENDMENT was MOVED by Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Tricia Hitchen That:
1. Council seek independent legal advice to obtain an interpretation of the potential responsibility of Council in respect to the Section 117 Direction including what is meant by the term “minor significance”.
2. Should legal advice indicate that the Planning Proposal meets the requirements of “minor significance” the following two recommendations proceed:
a) In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Regulations, 2000, Council commence the consultation program with State Agencies and the community in accordance with the Gateway Determination.
b) A further report be presented to Council following the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal advising of the outcomes of the community and State Agency consultation and legal advice.
In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
The AMENDMENT was PUT. The AMENDMENT was LOST.
Councillor Jim Aitken OAM FORESHADOWED a further MOTION that the information contained in the report on Planning Proposal - Lots 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains be received.
The FORESHADOWED MOTION moved by Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Bernard Bratusa was PUT.
In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
The FORESHADOWED MOTION was LOST.
The MOTION moved by Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor John Thain was PUT.
In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
The MOTION was CARRIED on becoming the SUBSTANTIVE MOTION was also CARRIED.
PRC 32 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor John Thain
That:
1. Council seek independent legal advice to obtain an interpretation of the potential responsibility of Council in respect to the Section 117 Direction including what is meant by the term “minor significance”.
2. In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Regulations, 2000, Council commence the consultation program with State Agencies and the community in accordance with the Gateway Determination.
3. A further report be presented to Council following the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal advising of the outcomes of the community and State Agency consultation and legal advice.
In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
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Outcome 5 - We care about our environment
Outcome 4 - We have safe, vibrant places
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PRC 34 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Maurice Girotto that the information contained in the report on Penrith City Centre Park Update be received. |
Outcome 7 - We have confidence in our Council
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PRC 36 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Mark Davies That: 1. The information contained in the report on Community Building Partnership 2014 be received. 2. Council endorse the submission of application for the following four projects to the 2014 Community Building Partnership Program and confirm the source of matching funds, pending the application being successful: Penrith: Interactive Active Zone - Tench Reserve Estimate project cost: $94,000 Grant Request: $47,000 Council contribution: $47,000 from the Parks Asset Renewal ($27,000) program and the Digital Economy Strategy project ($20,000). Estimate project cost: $376,000 Grant Request:$60,000 Council
contribution: $316,000 from the District Open Space section 94 plan. Mulgoa: Installation of an outdoor health and fitness zone at Myrtle Road Reserve, Claremont Meadows Estimate project cost: $100,000 Grant Request: $50,000 Council contribution: $50,000 from the Local Open Space Section 94 plan
Estimate project cost: $75,000 Grant Request: $37,500 Council contribution: $37,500 from the Parks Asset Renewal Program |
REQUESTS FOR REPORTS AND MEMORANDUMS
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Councillor Greg Davies requested a memo reply to East Ward Councillors providing an update on the reserve behind Erskine Park High School. |
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Councillor Tricia Hitchen requested a memo reply providing an update on the clearing of land in the Cumberland Plain Woodland near Werrington shops. |
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 9:25pm.
I certify that these 6 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 14 July 2014.
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