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The County Council of the City & County of Cardiff 582 THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY & COUNTY OF CARDIFF The County Council of the City & County of Cardiff met at County Hall, Cardiff on Thursday 25 March 2010 to transact the business set out in the Council Summons dated 19 March 2010. Present County Councillor Griffiths, Lord Mayor (in the Chair); County Councillor Hyde, Deputy Lord Mayor. County Councillors Ali, Aubrey, Aylwin, Berman, Bowden, Bowen, Bridges, Burfoot, Burley, Burns, Carter, Chaundy, Clark, Ralph Cook, Richard Cook, Cowan, Cox, Kirsty Davies, T Davies, Dixon, Finn, Foley, Ford, Gasson, Goddard, Goodway, Grant, Greening, C Holland, M Holland, Hooper, Howells, Hudson, Ireland, Islam, Jerrett, Brian Jones, Margaret Jones, Jones-Pritchard, Joyce, Kelloway, Lloyd, Macdonald, McEvoy, McKerlich, Montemaggi, David Morgan, Derrick Morgan, Elgan Morgan, Linda Morgan, Page, Jacqueline Parry, Keith Parry, Patel, Pearcy, Pickard, Piper, David Rees, Dianne Rees, Robson, Rogers, Rowland-James, Salway, Singh, Smith, Stephens, Wakefield, Walker, Walsh, Williams and Woodman. Apologies: County Councillors Furlong and Lansdown (Prayers were offered by the Rev Keith Kimber) (Council on 22 April 2010 amended these proceedings as shown in bold on pages 589 and 591/592.) 196 : MINUTES 25 FEBRUARY 2010 It was moved by Councillor Heather Joyce and seconded by Councillor Derrick Morgan that the minutes of 25 February 2010 be amended as follows: AMENDMENT 1 Minute 183 Corporate Plan County Council of the City & County of Cardiff 25 March 2010 583 Following the words “to which the Leader responded”, insert the following words: “saying, amongst other comments, “I think what we are getting is just criticism for the sake of criticism from people who quite clearly haven’t actually read some of what’s in the Plan”. AMENDMENT 2 Minute 183 Corporate Plan Following the words “be referred back”, insert the following words: “to the Executive for reconsideration in light of the difficulties faced by the Deposited Local Development Plan, perceived inconsistencies between the Corporate Plan and the proposed budget and a perception that some performance indicators against which progress would be measured were inappropriate.” AMENDMENT 3 Minute 184 Budget Proposals 2010/11 After the words “by an alternative speaking order”, insert the following words: “that gave Councillor Mark Stephens, as the proposer of the Coalition Budget, an extra five minutes to introduce the budget and reduced the four minute allowance given to all the Executive Members to bring them into line with all other Members. Speaking against the proposal to ensure equality for all Members, the Leader stated this year’s protocol “is no different from what we have used in recent years”. Responding, Councillor Ralph Cook reminded the Leader that the Council’s Business Committee had in fact introduced a very significant change by which only one Member per group would be accorded the right to speak for five minutes as a proposer. Previously the budget protocols allowed any Member proposing an amendment to speak to their amendment for five minutes.” County Council of the City & County of Cardiff 25 March 2010 584 AMENDMENT 4 Minute 184 Budget Proposals 2010/11 (page 535) Following the words “First Labour Alternative Proposal”, insert the following words: “The Council impose, with immediate effect, a complete moratorium on all foreign travel for Members and Officers and on all first class travel for Members and Officers. Further, with immediate effect, the Council to mothball its civic fleet of “limousines” and make arrangements for the permanent disposal of the fleet at the end of the current lease period. These measure to remain in place until such time that the British economy has demonstrated continued growth over four successive quarters. Arrangements to be made for the redeployment of affected staff to suitable employment in other service departments. All savings achieved from the moratorium and from the mothballing of the civic fleet to be diverted, firstly to offset the proposed increase in fees and charges for Bereavement Services and once matched, any surplus savings used to fund additional Basic Skills, ESOL and other courses to equip unemployed / economically inactive people and assist them into employment.” AMENDMENT 5 Minute 184 Budget Proposals 2010/11 (page 536) Following the words “Second Labour Alternative Proposal”, insert the following words: “The Council impose, with immediate effect, a complete moratorium on all Civic & Council Hospitality (excepting Home Coming Parades and the annual Remembrance Ceremony) until the official announcement of the end of the current recession by the Bank of England. The Council to maximise the revenue raising potential of the Mansion House to raise a further £50,000 per annum. All savings achieved by the moratorium and additional income achieved from the Mansion House to be diverted, firstly to offset the proposed increase in fees and charges for Bereavement Services and once matched, any surplus savings used to fund additional County Council of the City & County of Cardiff 25 March 2010 585 Basic Skills, ESOL and other courses to equip unemployed / economically inactive people and assist them into employment.” AMENDMENT 6 Minute 184 Budget Proposals 2010/11 (page 536) Following the words “Third Labour Alternative Proposal”, insert the following words: Delete proposed contribution of £50,000 to Cardiff Business Partnership. All identified savings under this heading to be diverted firstly to offset the proposed increase in fees and charges for Bereavement Services and once matched, any surplus savings used to fund additional Basic Skills, ESOL and other courses to equip unemployed/ economically inactive people and assist them into employment. AMENDMENT 7 Minute 189 Education and Lifelong Learning Questions page 557 In Councillor Salway’s reply to Councillor Page’s supplementary question, delete existing transcription following the words “sell or endeavour to sell” and replace with the correct text: “Do you understand that? No, you can’t ask another question, I’m just asking if you understand, if not contact me. Well, I’m sorry you must be… something beginning with S and ending with D.” Following a debate on the accuracy of the minutes a recorded vote was requested on Amendments 1 to 6. For Councillors Ralph Cook, Richard Cook, Cowan, Finn, Goddard, Goodway, C Holland, M Holland, B Jones, Joyce, Derrick Morgan, Page, J Parry, Patel, Robson and Walsh Total 16 County Council of the City & County of Cardiff 25 March 2010 586 Against Councillors Ali, Aubrey, Aylwin, Berman, Bowden, Bowen, Bridges, Burfoot, Burley, Carter, Chaundy, Clark, Cox, Kirsty Davies, Dixon, Ford, Gasson, Grant, Greening, Hooper, Howells, Hyde, Islam, Jerrett, Margaret Jones, Kelloway, McEvoy, Montemaggi, David Morgan, Elgan Morgan, Pearcy, Pickard, David Rees, Rowland-James, Salway, Singh, Stephens, Wakefield, and Woodman. Total 39 Abstentions Councillors Burns, Tim Davies, Foley, Hudson, Ireland, Jones-Pritchard, Macdonald, McKerlich, Linda Morgan, Piper, Dianne Rees, Rogers, Smith, Walker and Williams Total 15 The proposed amendments 1 to 6 were not carried. Amendment 7 was accepted. The minutes of the meeting held on 25 February 2010, as amended, were approved as a correct record and signed by the Lord Mayor. 197 : CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS (The Chairman reminded Members of their responsibility under Article 16 of the Members’ Code of Conduct to declare any interest, and to complete Personal Interest forms, at the commencement of the item of business.) The Lord Mayor drew Members’ attention to item 7 (Independent Remuneration Panel) to advise that all Members had a personal interest to declare. The Monitoring Officer explained that recent guidance from the Ombudsman required separate and individual declarations to be made. She explained how the declarations would be made. County Council of the City & County of Cardiff 25 March 2010 587 1. Awards The Lord Mayor was pleased to advise Council of the following award: Paul Thomas, Transport Network Management Operational Manager who has received an Outstanding Contribution to the Joint Authorities Group (JAG (UK)) Award. The award was acknowledged by the Chair of JAG (UK) Roger Culpin and Authority Chair of HAUC (UK) Jerry McConkey as follows: “Paul has demonstrated outstanding knowledge and commitment to JAG (UK) through his work on legislation, regulation and codes of practice for New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act 2004. He has played a key role in both National Street Works Highways Group and JAG (UK). He has represented Wales with honour and professionalism. His vision, work and personal commitment have greatly benefited colleagues throughout the UK.” 2. Councillor Singh The Lord Mayor extended the Council’s sympathies to Councillor Singh whose sister recently passed away. 3.Webcasting and Recording of Proceedings Members were reminded of a decision of the Constitution Committee on 10 July 2008 to webcast the Council meeting. Members were also reminded that the Constitution Committee had previously agreed that Council proceedings be recorded for administrative purposes. Formal approval to record the proceedings was granted. 198 : PETITIONS The following petitions were submitted: County Council of the City & County of Cardiff 25 March 2010 588 1. Councillor David Rees – 50 residents of Hampton Crescent East and West request that access to the gully and stream between 19 and 21 Hampton Crescent West be closed off. 2. Councillor Aubrey – 66 residents of Fairwater Grove West call for gates to be in place by the railway embankment in Fairwater Grove West. 3. Councillor Singh – Petition from 562 members of the ethnic minority community objecting to a £1 levy for using outside caterers when holding functions in City Hall and County Hall. 199 : CARDIFF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Council considered a report in the light of written concerns of Inspectors appointed by WAG to examine the Local Development Plan (LDP). Council was asked to consider whether or not the LDP should proceed to the examination of the plan at the scheduled public hearing. The Executive Member for Environment introduced the report.
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