CONFIRMED MINUTES
OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD REMOTELY USING AUDIO
VISUAL LINKS AND AUDIO STREAMED ON THE COUNCIL WEBSITE ON MONDAY 28 JUNE 2021
AT 7:03PM
WEBCASTING STATEMENT
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown OAM read a
statement advising that Council Meetings are recorded and webcast.
STATEMENT OF RECOGNITION
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown OAM read a
statement of recognition of Penrith City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Cultural Heritage.
PRAYER
The Council Prayer was
read by Rev Christine Bayliss Kelly.
PRESENT
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown OAM, Deputy
Mayor, Councillor Tricia Hitchen, and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard
Bratusa, Todd Carney, Brian Cartwright, Robin Cook, Marcus Cornish, Kevin
Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Aaron Duke, Ross Fowler OAM, Kath
Presdee and John Thain.
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APOLOGIES
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There were no
apologies.
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 24 May 2021
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107 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Todd Carney
that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 24 May 2021 be confirmed.
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SUSPENSION OF
STANDING ORDERS
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108 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Brian Cartwright seconded Councillor Aaron Duke that
Standing Orders be suspended to allow members of the public to address the
meeting, the time being 7:07pm.
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Mr David Bentham OAM
Adoption of Local Traffic Committee Minutes – 7
June 2021
A Council Staff Member read out Mr David Bentham OAM’s
application to address the Ordinary Meeting and outlined his reasons for
opposition of the recommendation as follows:
Mr Bentham expressed his concerns in relation to the traffic
arrangements in the vicinity of Jordan Springs Public School, which negatively
impact upon the safety and welfare of the students. He also conveyed the
pressure it places upon teaching personnel and highlighted the increasing
number of students at the school. Mr Bentham suggested that this matter be
referred back to the Local Traffic Committee to be further investigated and develop
a long-term solution.
Mr Robert Simpson
Item 16 – Adoption of Delivery Program 2017-22 and
2021-22 Operational Plan
A Council Staff Member read out Mr Robert Simpson’s
application to address the Ordinary Meeting and outlined his reasons for
opposition of the recommendation as follows:
Mr Robert Simpson expressed his concerns regarding
Council’s current Tree Management Policy. Mr Simpson stated that the Tree
Management Policy does not promote equity and fairness to all property owners,
in comparison to developers. He also proposed that Council facilitate the
planting of large native trees on Council land to benefit the Cooling the City
Strategy, Resilience, wildlife habitat and public health.
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RESUMPTION OF
STANDING ORDERS
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109 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Kath Presdee seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri
OAM that Standing Orders be resumed, the time being 7:15pm.
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Mayoral Minutes
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1 The
retirement of Wayne Mitchell
A number of Councillors spoke in
support of the Mayoral Minute.
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110
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown OAM seconded Councillor
Tricia Hitchen that the Mayoral Minute on The retirement of Wayne
Mitchell be received.
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2 Queen's
Birthday Honours List Recipient
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111 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Karen McKeown OAM seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM that
the Mayoral Minute on Queen's Birthday Honours List Recipient be
received.
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Reports of Committees
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1 Report
and Recommendations of the Resilience Committee Meeting held on 19 May 2021
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112 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Mark Davies seconded Councillor Kath Presdee that the
recommendations contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Resilience
Committee meeting held on 19 May, 2021 be adopted.
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM declared a Non-Pecuniary
Conflict of Interest – Significant in Item 3 of the Local Traffic
Committee Minutes from 7 June 2021, as he own properties at Ninth Avenue
and Second Avenue, Llandilo.
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2 Report
and Recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 7 June
2021
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113 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Tricia Hitchen seconded Councillor Robin Cook that the
recommendations contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Local
Traffic Committee meeting held on 7 June, 2021 be adopted.
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3 Report
and Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee Meeting held on 7 June
2021
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114
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Ross
Fowler OAM that the recommendations contained in the Report and s of the
Policy Review Committee meeting held on 7 June, 2021 be adopted.
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4 Report
and Recommendations of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 15
June 2021
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115 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Marcus Cornish seconded Councillor Brian Cartwright that
the recommendations contained in the Report and Recommendations of the
Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 15 June, 2021 be adopted, with
the third paragraph of General Business Item 3 – Street Naming in
Penrith LGA to now read:
“The Chair advised that
this is the last meeting together with the election coming up and thanked the
Committee for their commitment to Penrith and contribution to heritage in
Penrith. The Chair would like to advise the Committee that regardless of
whether he is chairing or not, he is still supportive of the Committee and
Penrith’s Heritage”.
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DELIVERY PROGRAM
REPORTS
Outcome
2 - We plan for our future growth
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1 Submission
to Draft Natural Hazards Package
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116 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Tricia Hitchen seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Submission to the Draft Natural
Hazards Package be received
2. Council
endorse the submission provided in Appendix 1 to this report and forward it
to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for their
consideration.
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2 Exhibition
of Penrith Lakes Draft Development Control Plan - Stage 1
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117 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Exhibition of Penrith Lakes Draft
Development Control Plan - Stage 1 be received.
2. Council
endorse the submission provided in Appendix 1 to this report and forward it
to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for their
consideration.
3. The Penrith
Development Control Plan 2014 (Penrith DCP 2014) should apply to the
Employment and Tourism zones under the State Environmental Planning Policy
(Penrith Lakes Scheme) 1989 (Penrith Lakes SEPP).
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Outcome
3 - We can get around the City
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3 Resident
Parking Scheme
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A MOTION
was moved by Councillor Marcus Cornish seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM
That:
1.
The information contained in the report on Resident Parking
Scheme be received.
2.
Council implement the parking scheme and review it in two
years.
A FORESHADOWED MOTION was MOVED by Councillor Greg
Davies seconded Councillor John Thain that the information contained in the
report on Resident Parking Scheme be received.
Upon being PUT to the meeting, the MOTION was LOST.
118 Upon being PUT to the meeting, the FORESHADOWED
MOTION was CARRIED and on becoming the SUBSTANTIVE MOTION was also CARRIED.
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4 RFT20/21-24
Bus Shelter Advertising and Bus Shelter Supply and Maintenance
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119 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Bernard Bratusa
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on RFT20/21-24 Bus Shelter Advertising
and Bus Shelter Supply and Maintenance be received.
2. The
conforming and alternative offer response by Claude Outdoor is rejected.
3. Based
on the tender response and broader market enquiries, Council approaches the
market, including Claude Outdoor, for negotiation
and not call for fresh
tenders.
4. The
outcomes of the negotiations be reported back to Council.
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Outcome
4 - We have safe, vibrant places
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5 Penrith
Rising Strong COVID 19 Recovery Plan Final Report
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120 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Todd Carney
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Penrith Rising Strong COVID 19
Recovery Plan Final Report be received.
2. A letter
of thanks be prepared for all members of the Recovery Taskforces.
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6 Naming
a Playground in Recognition of Garry Rumble OAM
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121 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Mark Davies
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Naming a Playground in Recognition of
Garry Rumble OAM be received
2. The playground
at Pioneer Park, Robyn Avenue, South Penrith be named in recognition of Mr
Garry Rumble OAM.
3. An
official naming ceremony be held at the park.
4. A
sandstone memorial incorporating a plaque to be installed adjacent to the
existing playground within the reserve, detailing the accomplishments of Mr
Garry Rumble OAM.
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Outcome
5 - We care about our environment
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7 Little
Creek Catchment Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan
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122 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Little Creek Catchment Floodplain Risk
Management Study and Plan be received.
2. The
public exhibition draft of the Little Creek Catchment Floodplain Risk
Management Study and Plan, May 2021 be endorsed for public exhibition for a
period of no less than 28 days.
3. Arrangements
be made for the public exhibition in July - August 2021.
4. A
further report be presented to Council on the results of the public
exhibition of the draft of the Little Creek Catchment Floodplain Risk
Management Study and Plan, May 2021 addressing any submissions received
during the exhibition period.
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9 Resilient
Penrith Action Plan
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124 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Kath Presdee seconded Councillor Robin Cook
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Resilient Penrith Action Plan be
received
2. The
Resilient Penrith Action Plan 2021-2030 be adopted.
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Outcome
6 - We are healthy and share strong community spirit
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10 Olympic
Live Sites
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125
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Tricia Hitchen seconded Councillor Todd
Carney
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Olympic Live Sites be received
2. Council
utilise its own preferred suppliers to activate live sites at the Mondo in
Penrith and at Coachmans Park, St Marys, funded by an equal allocation to be
made from all three Wards voted works as per the motion endorsed at the
Ordinary Council meeting of Monday 24 May, 2021.
3. A total
of $59,447.60 be allocated as the total budget from voted works for the
Olympic Games live sites in Penrith and St Marys.
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11 Acceptance
of Grant Funding - Great River Walk, Nepean Avenue
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126 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Aaron Duke seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Acceptance of Grant Funding - Great
River Walk, Nepean Avenue be received
2. Council
accept the $1,250,000 (ex GST) grant funding from the NSW Department of
Planning Industry and Environment to deliver the Nepean Avenue, Penrith
shared user path project.
3. Letters
of thanks be sent to the Minister for Planning, the Hon Rob Stokes MP, and
the Local Member, the Hon Stuart Ayres MP.
4. The
Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all
documentation as necessary.
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12 NAIDOC
Week 2021 Grants
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127 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Aaron Duke seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on NAIDOC Week 2021 Grants be received
2. Council
endorse the distribution of grant funding to the 4 organisations listed for
the delivery of NAIDOC 2021 activities.
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13 Grant
Acceptance - Greening our City Program
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128 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Tricia Hitchen seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Grant Acceptance - Greening our City
Program be received.
2. Council
accept the $1,242,000 (ex GST) grant funding from the NSW Department of
Planning Industry and Environment to deliver the three projects.
3. Letters
of thanks be sent to the Minister for Planning, the Hon Rob Stokes MP, and
the Local Member, the Hon Stuart Ayres MP.
4. The
Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all
documentation as necessary.
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Outcome
7 - We have confidence in our Council
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14 RFT20/21-22
- Dynamics 365 (D365) Vendor Partners
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129 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Aaron Duke
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on RFT20/21-22 - Dynamics 365 (D365)
Vendor Partners be received.
2. HCL Australia Services Pty Ltd and Deloitte Consulting Pty
Ltd be awarded the Contract subject to the execution of a formal agreement
for the RFT20/21-22 Dynamics 365 (D365) Vendor Partners over 3 years (with option to extend a further 2 years).
3. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith to
be placed on all documentation, as necessary.
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15 RFT20/21-32
Construction Management Software
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130 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor John Thain
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on RFT20/21-32 Construction Management
Software be received.
2. InEight
be awarded the Contract subject to the execution of a formal agreement for
the RFT20/21-32 Construction Management Software for an amount of $497,730
excluding GST over 4 years.
3. The
Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all
documentation as necessary.
4. It be
noted that a satisfactory financial health check has been received from
InEight Pty Ltd.
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16 Adoption
of Delivery Program 2017-22 and 2021-22 Operational Plan
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131 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Adoption of Delivery Program 2017-22
and 2021-22 Operational Plan be received
2. In
accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 under section 405, Council
adopt Council's Delivery Program 2017-22 and 2021-22 Operational Plan,
including proposed changes outlined in this report, any amendments made at
tonight’s meeting; and any additional corrections to responsibilities
for delivery of agreed actions.
3. Council
agree to underwrite the operations of Penrith Whitewater Stadium Limited and
Penrith Performing and Visual Arts Ltd until the presentation of the
respective Annual Reports for 2021-22.
4. Council
adopt the following to make the Rates and Charges for 2021-22:
a. Ordinary
Rate: Council make its Residential, Business and Farmland rates for
2021-22 in accordance with Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993 such
rate to be as follows:
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Category
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Minimum Amount
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Ad Valorem
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Residential
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$1,155.65
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0.0033666
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Residential
– Rural Area
(A new Residential
sub-category to apply to any property categorised as Residential, and
located within the suburbs of Agnes Banks, Badgerys Creek, Berkshire Park, Castlereagh,
Kemps Creek, Llandilo, Londonderry, Luddenham, Mount Vernon, Mulgoa,
Orchard Hills, Wallacia
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$1,155.65
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0.00309145
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Residential – Rural Residential 2 to 40
Hectares
(A new Residential
sub-category to apply to any property categorised as Residential, between 2
and 40 hectares in size, contains a dwelling and is zoned for non-urban
purposes)
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$1,155.65
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0.00309145
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Farmland
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$1,155.65
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0.0016833
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Business
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$1,408.80
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0.00544757
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Business – Penrith CBD
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$1,408.80
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0.00763477
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Business – St Marys Town Centre
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$1,408.80
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0.00819996
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b. Stormwater
Charges: Council make its Stormwater Management Service charge to be
applied on all urban residential and urban business land as outlined in the
report.
c. Domestic
Waste Charges: Council make its Domestic Waste Service charge in
accordance with Section 496 of the Local
Government Act 1993 and the 2021-22 Operational Plan and 2021-22 Fees &
Charges.
d. Effluent
Charges: Council make its annual charge for
effluent removal services as outlined in the report and the 2021-22
Operational Plan and 2021-22 Fees & Charges.
e. Interest:
Council make the interest charge for overdue rates of 6.0% per annum under
Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993.
f. Pension
Rebate: Council provide a mandatory pension rebate in accordance with
Section 575 of the Local Government Act 1993 and in addition provide a
voluntary rebate under Section 582 of the Local Government Act 1993. The
voluntary rebate will be equivalent to the annual stormwater charge
applicable to the property, and includes pro-rata calculations according to
Sections 575 and 584 of the Local Government Act 1993.
5. Council
un-declares the following business activities for the purpose of Special
Purpose Financial Reporting;
Council pools, tennis, cemeteries, contestable
services, halls, St Clair Recreation Centre and declares the following as
business activities for the purpose of Special Purpose Financial Reporting;
Penrith Performing and Visual Arts, Penrith
Whitewater Stadium, Property Development and Children’s Services.
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17 Summary
of Investment & Banking for the Period 1 May 2021 to 31 May 2021
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132 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Summary of Investment & Banking
for the Period 1 May 2021 to 31 May 2021 be received
2. The
certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer and Summary of Investments
and Performance for the Period 1 May 2021 to 31 May 2021 be noted and
accepted.
3. The
graphical Investment Analysis as at 31 May 2021 be noted.
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REQUESTS FOR REPORTS AND MEMORANDUMS
AND URGENT BUSINESS
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RR 1 Establishment
of a Writing Room
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Councillor
Robin Cook requested that Council liaise with the West Words Organisation in
regards to establishing a writing room in the Penrith LGA for young people.
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RR 2 Funding
Opportunities for Nepean Hockey
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Councillor
Todd Carney request that Council investigate funding opportunities for Nepean
Hockey.
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RR 3 Update
on Removal of Charity Bins
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Councillor Todd Carney requested a
memorandum to all Councillors regarding an update on the removal of Charity
Bins in the Penrith LGA.
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RR 4 Discarded
Shopping Trolleys
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Councillor Todd Carney requested that
Council investigate the potential to fine companies who are not collecting
their trolleys, which has been a recent approach adopted by Cumberland
Council.
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RR 5 Eight
Avenue and Third Avenue Llandilo Intersection
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Councillor John Thain requested that the
Local Traffic Committee investigate the road safety at the intersection of
Eighth Avenue and Third Avenue, Llandilo and consider the installation of a
roundabout.
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RR 6 Placement
of Charity Bin outside Penrith Civic Centre
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Councillor Tricia Hitchen requested that
Council allow the placement of a ‘Support the Girls’ charity bin
outside the Penrith Civic Centre.
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UB 1 Funding
Allocation to St Clair Comets
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Councillor Tricia Hitchen requested that
an allocation of the amount of $3,000 be made from the East Ward voted works
to support the St Clair Comets who are currently fundraising money to visit
local indigenous communities and distribute school supplies and sporting
goods.
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133 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Tricia
Hitchen seconded Councillor Todd Carney that the matter be brought forward
and dealt with as a matter of urgency.
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown OAM, ruled
that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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134 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Tricia
Hitchen seconded Councillor Todd Carney that an allocation of the amount of
$3,000 be made from the East Ward voted works to support the St Clair Comets
who are currently fundraising money to visit local indigenous communities and
distribute school supplies and sporting goods.
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RR 7 Accessible
Paths of Travel
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Councillor Tricia Hitchen requested a
memorandum to all Councillors regarding an audit of accessible paths of
travel throughout the Penrith LGA, particularly in the vicinity of medical
hubs and accessible parking locations.
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RR 8 Local
Government Election Signage
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Councillor Greg Davies requested a
memorandum to all Councillors advising of the regulations that will be in
place in relation to Local Government Election signage.
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RR 9 Water
Contamination Issue at 14 Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon
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Councillor Bernard Bratusa requested
that Council Officers investigate an ongoing water contamination issue with
an adjoining property at 14 Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon.
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RR 10 Drainage
Issues at 101 Chain-O-Ponds Road, Mulgoa
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Councillor Mark Davies requested that
Council investigate drainage issues at 101 Chain-O-Ponds Road, Mulgoa.
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RR 11 Condition
and Maintenance of the Regatta Centre
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Councillor Mark Davies requested a
memorandum to all Councillors regarding the water quality, physical condition
and maintenance issues at the Regatta Centre.
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RR 12 General
Manager's Employment Contract
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Councillor Mark Davies requested a copy
of the General Manager’s employment contract.
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RR 13 Parking
at Regatta Park
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Councillor Marcus Cornish requested a
memorandum regarding the amount of carpark spaces that will be lost along
River Road due to the construction of Regatta Park and also how many
additional carparking spaces will be available. Councillor Marcus Cornish also
requested an update regarding if the markets will be re-introduced to Regatta
Park.
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RR 14 Wallacia
Cemetery
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Councillor Marcus Cornish requested a
memorandum advising of the regulations that will be imposed at the Wallacia
Cemetery in relation to religion institutions and the destruction of graves.
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RR 15 Renaming
of The Northern Road
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Councillor Marcus Cornish requested a
memorandum advising the reasoning behind why Council weren’t consulted
by the State Government prior to the renaming of The Northern Road.
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UB 2 Leukemia
Foundation Fundraiser
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested
that an equal allocation be made from all three Wards’ voted works to
fund the hiring of the Memorial Hall, St Marys for the Leukemia Foundation
fundraiser.
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135 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin
Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that the matter be brought
forward and dealt with as a matter of urgency.
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown OAM, ruled
that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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136 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin
Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that an equal allocation be
made from all three Wards’ voted works to fund the hiring of the
Memorial Hall, St Marys for the Leukemia Foundation fundraiser.
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RR 16 Drainage
at Third Road, Berkshire Park
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested a
report to Council regarding the drainage of Third Road, Berkshire Park and
requested that it be included as a high priority in the gutter cleaning
program.
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RR 17 Carparking
at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Cranebrook
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested
that Council review the street carparking in front of Corpus Christi Catholic
Primary School, Cranebrook, so that there is no parking past the entry points
to the carpark.
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RR 18 8
Donohoes Avenue, Mulgoa
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested
that Council investigate why Council Officers entered the property at 8
Donohoes Avenue, Mulgoa on 4 July 2000 when the residents where not home, and
without permission or a Court order.
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RR 19 Victoria
Bridge Footpath
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Councillor Marcus Cornish requested a
memorandum advising if the footpath on Victoria Bridge will be removed, when the
bridge will be widened, and the specific timeframe.
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Committee of the Whole
137 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM
seconded Councillor Brian Cartwright that the meeting adjourn to the Committee
of the Whole to deal with the following matters, the time being 9:20pm.
1 Presence of
the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM
seconded Councillor Brian Cartwright that the press and public be excluded from
Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters:
Outcome 7
2 Sydney
Metro - Construction Licences
This item has been referred to
Committee of the Whole as the report refers to information that would, if
disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is
conducting (or proposes to conduct) business and discussion of the matter in
open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.
3 Soper
Place - Project update and CAPEX Review
This item has been referred to
Committee of the Whole as the report refers to commercial information of a confidential
nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the
person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor
of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret and discussion of the matter in
open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.
The meeting
resumed at 9:25pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee of the
Whole met at 9:20pm on Monday, 28 June 2021 the following being present
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown OAM, Deputy
Mayor, Councillor Tricia Hitchen, and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard
Bratusa, Todd Carney, Brian Cartwright, Robin Cook, Marcus Cornish, Kevin
Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Aaron Duke, Ross Fowler OAM, Kath
Presdee and John Thain.
and the Committee of the Whole
excluded the press and public from the meeting for the reasons set out in CW1
and that the Committee of the Whole submitted the following recommendations to
Council.
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
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Metro - Construction Licences
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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Tricia Hitchen
CW2 That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Sydney Metro - Construction Licences
be received.
2. Council
licence the sites on the terms and conditions listed within the report.
3. A Common
Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be affixed to any necessary
documentation.
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3 Soper
Place - Project update and CAPEX Review
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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor
Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Tricia Hitchen
CW3 That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Soper Place - Project update and CAPEX
Review be received
2. Council
endorse the Capital Expenditure Report and forward it to the NSW Office of
Local Government.
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ADOPTION OF
Committee of the Whole
138 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
seconded Councillor Tricia Hitchen that the recommendation contained in the
Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1, CW2 and CW3 be adopted.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the
meeting closed the time being 9:26pm.
I certify that these 14
pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council
held on 28 June 2021.
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