OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH
ON MONDAY 11 MAY 2015 AT 7:00PM
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard Bratusa, Prue Car MP, Kevin Crameri OAM, Marcus Cornish, Mark Davies, Maurice Girotto, Ben Goldfinch, Jackie Greenow OAM, Tricia Hitchen (arrived 7:12pm), Karen McKeown, John Thain and Michelle Tormey.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nil.
ADDRESSING THE MEETING
Joanne Crosthwaite
Item 2 – Western Sydney Airport - Badgerys Creek
Ms Crosthwaite, President of No Badgerys Creek Airport Inc, spoke in opposition to the siting of the airport at Badgerys Creek. Ms Crosthwaite stated that she does not represent a political party but was concerned that Council’s report now appears to support the siting of the airport at Badgerys Creek, and in particular that the report may suggest that noise will not be an issue of concern. Ms Crosthwaite also stated that she believed the community had not been sufficiently consulted and therefore does not understand the issues associated with locating an airport in the proposed area.
PRC 33 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marcus Cornish seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that an extension of time be granted to enable the speaker to complete her address, the time being 7:10pm.
Councillor Tricia Hitchen arrived at the meeting, the time being 7:12pm.
Ms Crosthwaite concluded by stating that there are other opportunities for growth for the site rather than an airport and suggested that an infrastructure investment such as high speed rail should be investigated.
Peter Anderson AM
Item 1 – Planning Proposal - Lots 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains (Cnr Russell Street)
Mr Anderson AM, an affected person, spoke in support of the recommendation. Mr Anderson AM stated that he believes there is no need for further industrial land in the Penrith Area and that the site should not be developed due to traffic challenges already being experienced in the area with the location of several service stations, fast food outlets etc servicing already established industrial sites. Mr Anderson AM also stated that local residents he has spoken with have expressed their concerns in this regard.
PRC 34 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that an extension of time be granted to enable the speaker to complete his address, the time being 7:20pm.
Mr Anderson AM concluded by stating that he would be happy to discuss any solutions with Council.
Outcome 2 - We plan for our future growth
1 Planning Proposal - Lots 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains (Cnr Russell Street) Executive Officer, Glenn McCarthy introduced the report and invited Shaun Lawer from GHD to give a presentation. Councillors Marcus Cornish and Michelle Tormey left the meeting, the time being 8:00pm. Councillors Marcus Cornish and Michelle Tormey returned to the meeting, the time being 8:01pm.
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM left the meeting, the time being 8:05pm. Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM returned to the meeting, the time being 8:10pm. |
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PRC 36 A MOTION was moved by Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Michelle Tormey That: 1. The information contained in this report and the report of Shaun Lawer, Senior Planner, on Planning Proposal - Lots 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains (Cnr Russell Street) be received. 2. Council request the Minister for Planning to determine that the matter not proceed on the basis that the provisions of the Planning Proposal are inconsistent with Section 117 Direction 4.3 and that the inconsistency is not considered to be of minor significance. An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Greg Davies That: 1. The information contained in this report and the report of Shaun Lawer, Senior Planner, on Planning Proposal - Lots 1-4 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains (Cnr Russell Street) be received.
2. Council request the Minister for Planning to determine the matter.
The AMENDMENT was PUT.
In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
The AMENDMENT was LOST.
The MOTION 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.
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM left the meeting at 8:30pm and did not return.
Councillor Marcus Cornish left the meeting at 8:30pm and did not return.
Outcome 7 - We have confidence in our Council
3 Council's Fit for the Future submission Assistant General Manager/CFO, Barry Husking introduced the report and provided a brief overview. Councillor Jim Aitken OAM left the meeting, the time being 8:33pm. Councillor Jim Aitken OAM returned to the meeting, the time being 8:34pm.
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PRC 37 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Prue Car MP That: 1. The information contained in the report on Council's Fit for the Future submission be received. 2. Council endorses the principles of Penrith City Council’s Fit for the Future submission. 3. Council Officers review the IPART Fit for the Future assessment methodology and provide comment to IPART as discussed in this report.
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URGENT BUSINESS
Councillor Mark Davies requested Leave of Absence from 15 May 2015 to 26 May 2015 inclusive.
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PRC 38 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM seconded Councillor John Thain 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.
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PRC 39 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM seconded Councillor John Thain that Leave of Absence be granted to Councillor Mark Davies from 15 May 2015 to 26 May 2015 inclusive. |
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:35pm.
I certify that these 6 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 11 May 2015.
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