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LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
COUNCIL SUMMONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
COUNCIL SUMMONS
Borough Secretariat and Legal Services Division
Civic Centre
Harrow
14 April 1999
Dear Member
I hereby request and summon you to attend a QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL THE LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW to be held at the CIVIC CENTRE, STATION ROAD, HARROW, on THURSDAY, 22nd day of APRIL 1999 at 7.30pm to take into consideration the following numbered matters and to pass such resolutions and to make such orders thereon as may then be determined.
PERIOD' OF MEDITATION
At the commencement of the proceedings His Worship the Mayor -will invite all present to observe a minute's silent meditation. 1. COUNCIL MINUTES '
To take as read and approve as correct records the Minutes (circulated herewith) of tb Ordinary Council Meeting held on 28 January 1999 and of the Quarterly Council Meeting held on 25 February 1999.
2. MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS
To receive any communications from the Mayor.
3. PETITIONS
To receive Petitions (if any) submitted by:-
(1) Members of the Council; and/or
(2) members of the public.
4. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
To receive and consider any procedural motions which may be moved in relation to the conduct of the business for this Quarterly Meeting of the Council.
5. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
To receive and consider the Recommendations of the following Committees (circulated herewith) and to confirm or otherwise determine the same.
(1) SOCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING AND HEALTH COMMITTEE - 24 MARCH 1999
Report No.2: Proposed Merger of Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals NHS Trust with the Central Middlesex Hospital NHS Trust.
Report No.3: Policy of Charging Orange Badge Holders for Parking at Northwick Park Hospital: Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Health.
(2) DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE - 25 MARCH 1999
Recommendation I: St John Fisher R.C. First and Middle School, Melrose Avenue, North Harrow. i Recommendation II: Reference from Council - 28 January 1999: Petition re: Asda
Recommendation III: Environmental Protection Act 1990 - Consultation from Environment Agency: Modification of Waste Management Licence - Civic Amenity Site, Forward Drive, Wealdstone. 'MINUTES' OF THE COMMUNITY FORUM PUBLIC MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 1 MARCH 1999
Present
Chairman: Councillor Shah Councillors: Mary John, Jean Lammiman, Scowen, Shah, Stillerman, Thammaiah Representatives from the following organisations:
ANYA Forum Harrow Racial Harassment Group Harrow Anti Racist Alliance Harrow African Caribbean Association Harrow Hindu Council Jwanaaj, Harrow and Hillingdon Harrow Iranian Community Association Harrow Council for Racial Equality Indian Association of Harrow - Harrow Islamic Society Harrow Bilingual Association The A-Connexion HHH NHS Trust HSWAG Somali Students Organisation Ethnic Minority Youth Brent & Harrow Health Project HCRE Youth Forum UK Asian Women's Conference Harrow Refugee Forum Afghan Association of London: Chief Executive of Harrow and Hillingdon Heafthcare NHS Trust: Officers: Chief Executive and Director of Finance Head of Corporate and IT Services Community Liaison Policy Coordinator Strengthening Communities Co-ordinator Head of School and Community Services Economy and Environment Co-ordinator Health and Social Care Co-ordinator Lifelong Learning Coordinator Head of Strategy and Care Management; Highways and Lighting and CCTV Manager
1. Chairman's Welcome: The Chairman of the Community Forum, Councillor Shah, welcomed the community representatives to the meeting and asked that the meeting pay a mark of respect to the memory of Mr. B. Dutt, former Chairman of the Harrow Council for Racial Equality and active member of the Refugee Forum,: Matali/Aid India Forum and the Community Forum, who recently passed away. (All those in attendance then stood and observed one minutes silence). Following this, the Chairman advised the meeting of the proposed programme for the evening commencing with an introduction by officers of the Council. 2. Harrow Partnership: The Chief Executive and Director of Finance explained that he felt it was important, considering the number of representatives, from ethnic minority community groups present -at a consultation meeting for the first time, that he explain the objectives, of the Harrow Partnership. At the inception of the Harrow Partnership in July 1998 the Council made the decision: to take a less paternalistic approach to the provision of services to the community. The objective was to include the community in consultation with service providers and the Council in an attempt to improve the overall health and well being of the community. It was emphasised that successful partnership, which would enable ethnic minority groups to make a difference1, required community representatives to be active and take advantage of opportunities such as the Community Forum public meetings.
The Chief Executive identified the four overlapping themes into which the Harrow Partnership was divided: Lifelong Learning, Health and Social Care, Environment and Economy and particular emphasis was placed on the Strengthening Communities Stakeholder Forum. It was stated that the Stakeholder Forum had identified the importance of celebrating ethnic diversity as a means to strengthening the community and encouraging equality of opportunity. The Chief Executive accepted that problems may occur in the implementation of this process but hoped that it was perceived as a genuine attempt by the Council to involve the community in creating: a safe and sustainable environment.
3. Format and Purpose of the Meeting: The Head of IT and Corporate Services explained that this was the second of two meetings held between: representatives of the ethnic minority communities and representatives of the ..Council The first meeting:was an opportunity for groups to express concerns specific to their own organisation whilst the second meeting presented an opportunity to list the broader issues affecting ethnic minority groups,
It was advised that the issues raised at this meeting would; be referred to the next Equality Panel, following which the community groups would be notified of any action to be taken.
4. Organisation of the Community Groups into Workshops: In order to make the consultation procedure more manageable it was agreed that the meeting should be divided into two groups who would discuss .issues arising under the headings of the four partnership themes.
At 8.04 p.m. accordingly, the forum; divided into two Workshop groups. Reports detailing the issues raised at the two workshops are attached as an appendix.
5. Presentation of the Issues Discussed to the Meeting: Following the participation of those attending in one or the other of the two Workshop sessions, the meeting; re-convened at 9.15 p.m. to hear two short presentations summarising; the issues raised and discussed by the groups. The first presentation covered;
Lifelong Learning . , ...
Reduced opening hours in libraries and lack of funding for books published in ethnic minority -languages.
Workshops to encourage respect: between the generations, with the aim of opening communication channels through which young people can benefit from the experience of older people.
Health and Social, Care
Lack of accessible information regarding; services provided. The Group discussed the shortfall of leaflet drops and discussed a need for alternative methods of information presentation. Problems caused by language barriers when trying to obtain health and social care, specifically in relation to refugees.
Lack of cultural sensitivity in the provision of health and social care.
A lack of targeting of ethnic minority .groups, particularly within the remit of social care.
Environment and Economy
The community representatives expressed a desire to be more involved in the Local: Agenda 21 initiative and highlighted that MASALA 21 was only perceived to be aimed towards the Asian community.
The group expressed the importance of .involvement in all stages of consultation;. They wanted increased representation in the environment and economy Steering Group initiatives.
Lack of information to community groups regarding environment and economy initiatives.
Strengthening Communities
Improved Council response to racial harassment.
Need for increased visible minority representation on the Community Safety Forum.
Raising awareness in relation to race issues.
Problems arising from institutional racism.
Provision of arts facilities for minority groups, including a cultural centre.
The second presentation was broadly based on, two issues-
Sports Recreation
The Group discussed difficulties encouraging young people from ethnic minorities to become involved in sporting activities, they felt often racism or a lack of peer support was a factor. The group suggested the Council monitor existing provisions but felt separate facilities may be necessary to encourage participation of the young ethnic minority population.
Training and Employment
Lack of employer sensitivity to ethnic issues.
A need for refugee work placements.
A shortfall of in-house training for community groups, compounded by insufficient availability of resources. 6. Close of Meeting: The Chairman reiterated the issues arising from the first public meeting held in February, including the need for a Youth Forum and Cultural Centre, improved day centre facilities for elderly Asians, funding for new and existing organisations and proposals for the "Millennium".
It was hoped that the two Community Forum meetings were the beginning of a partnership between the community groups and the Council which would involve further consultation both at the Civic Centre and the community premises.
The Chairman reiterated that the issues raised during this process would be forwarded to the Equality Panel, with a view to investigating the merit of establishing working groups. Following a query from a representative of the HCRE he assured the Group that the political; will of the Council was behind this initiative.
The Chairman however identified that the meeting of the Equality Panel scheduled for 23 March clashed with the meeting of the Harrow Council for Racial Equality. He felt it was preferable to avoid this in light of the important business being considered by the HCRE, specifically the MacPherson Report. Accordingly, he would be seeking that the Council's Equality Panel meeting be re-arranged to a later date,, probably in the week commencing 12 April 1999.
The Chairman expressed his gratitude to all those who attended the meeting and invited the representatives of the ethnic minority groups to attend the next; Equality Panel. He explained that whilst the representatives would not be able" to "contribute directly to the debate in that forum it was an opportunity to witness that the Community Forum public consultation process had not just been a talking shop.
(Note: The meeting having started at 7.39 PLITL closed at 9.30 p.m.)
(Signed) Councillor Shah, Chairman
sc-cfl-3 (3) DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE (SPECIAL) - 21 APRIL 1999
(Any Recommendation^) arising requiring to be submitted on grounds of urgency, to be advised -and tabled).
[See Note (Hi) below].
/Notes: (i) The specific Recommendations listed above are printed in the Council Volume (on distinguishing coloured paper) at the commencement of the Committee minutes to -which they relate, -which minutes are in the order indicated at Item 6 below;
(ii) in relation to the Committee Recommendations printed in the Volume Members are being provided (separate from but concurrent -with the dispatch of this Summons/Volume), with the relevant background papers submitted originally to the particular Committee meetings;
(in) provision has been made at Item 5(3) above to receive any urgent Recommendations) which might arise from a special meeting of the Development and Planning Committee that is due to be held on 21 April 1999, -which Recommendations) -would necessarily be tabled due to the proximity of that special meeting to this Council Meeting.]
6. COMMITTEE MINUTES
To receive the Part II Minutes of Committees (circulated herewrtb.):-
COMMTTTEE BATE OF MEETING, 1999
(1) Policy and Resources 30 Marcb
(2) Education, Arts and Leisure 17 Marcb.
(3) Environment and Transport 18 March.
(4) Social Services, Housing and Health 24 Marcb.
(5) Development and Planning, 25 March
7. STANDING ORDER 13fc1 QUESTIONS.
To consider written Questions under Standing Order 13 (separately circulated, if any).
8. ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL ORGANISATION COMMITTEE
To consider the formal establishment of a School Organisation Committee as, a Statutory Committee of the Council further to the Government's draft 'Education (School Organisation Plan) Regulations 1999% 'Education (School Organisation Committee) Regulations 1999" and 'Education (School Organisation, Proposals) (Transition to' New Framework) Regulations: 1999',, all to be made under the provisions1 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
The decision of the Education., Arts- and Leisure Committee in this matter at its meeting on 17 March 1999 (Resolution 84(1)) is referred to this Council Meeting,, .as follows:- "RESOLVED: To (1) request that Council establish the School Organisation Committee as a Council Committee with the membership and terms of reference hereunder:
Terms of Reference for the School Organisation Committee
1. To exercise the functions set out in Section 24 and Schedule 4 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998:-
a) in relation to the approval of a School Organisation Plan for the Local Education Authority;
b) in relation to the determination of any statutory proposals in respect of place planning, where objections to those proposals have been received.
2. Insofar as there may be any conflict between the powers of the School Organisation Committee and those of the Council's Education, Arts and Leisure Committee, the Education, Arts and Leisure Committee shall not exercise those powers.
Membership of the School Organisation Committee
1. The LEA, represented by 7 elected Members of the LEA appointed in proportion to the balance of political power within the Authority;
2. The Church of England;
3. The Roman Catholic Church;
4. 1 representative of the Further Education Funding Council;
5. Schools, represented by 2 headteachers (1 primary, 1 secondary), 3 parent governors, 1 teacher governor, 1 co-opted governor;
6. HCRE."
[Note: The membership of the School Organisation Committee will be incorporated, in anticipation of its establishment, within the appendix to Item 9 below, inclusive of the Group nominations to the LEA places].
9. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES
(a) To confirm the draft Determination as to the proportional entitlement of the political Groups to Committee places and to appoint Members to Standing Committees and Advisory Committees for the Municipal Year 1999/2000 (effective on 22 April 1999).
The proposed memberships will' be advised in the form of an appendix when the political Group nominations have been made available.
[Note: It is currently intended that nominations to the Education Co-opted appointments 1999/2000 should be received and confirmed at the Annual Council Meeting]. (b) To consider appointing Chairmen to Standing Committees and to Advisory "Committees tmder Hie provisions of Standing Order 29(a) for the Municipal Year 1999/2000 (effective on 22 April 1999).
A proposal from the Majority (Labour) Group as to the appointment of Chairmen will be advised in the form of an appendix when available.
[Note: Under their Constitutions the Employees' Consultative Forum and the Harrow Community Trust Advisory Liaison Committee Chairmen are to be .appointed from the Council side in 1999-2000 and the Vice-chairmen from the Employee/Trust side, respectively. The appointments alternate between the sides in succeeding years.}
[Notes: (1) Members are asked to note that Committee and Advisory Committee memberships must be determined in accordance -with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Regulations made thereunder. Therefore, whilst the Council has to confirm the memberships of Committees to comply with the Local Government Act 1972, the actual nominations of named Councillors are decided by each Group from -within the membership of that Group. It is only if there is a failure by a Group to make a nomination or to act in due time that the Council may seek to consider the matter farther. \ (2) The Standing Committees of the Council, as then established, are due to hold Special Meetings following-on from this Quarterly Council Meeting, at which they are to appoint their subsidiary bodies for 1999/2000.]
FOR DECISION
10. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES
To appoint representatives on 'Outside bodies for the Municipal Year 1999/2000.
fNote: A separate Motion in respect of Item 10 above, to be moved by the Leader of the Majority (Labour) Group, will be advised in the form of an appendix when available.]
11. MOTIONS
To consider the following Motions submitted by Members of Council.
(1) Moved by Councilor Mrs Kiimear, seconded by Councilor Scowen:-
"This Council, concerned at the distress caused to residents of Georgian Way and Mount Park, Avenue by car parking and lifter dropping by some students at St Dominic's Sixth Form College, resolves:
(1) to instruct the Traffic, Transport and Road Safety Sub-Committee to introduce yellow line parking restrictions or a Controlled Parking Zone in Georgian, Way and Mount Park Avenue;
(2) to instruct Environment and Transport Committee to install litter bins in Georgian Way and Mount Park Avenue and to introduce daily litter picking and bin emptying in these roads, during college terms; and (3) to urge the Governors and Principal of St Dominic's College to do all in their power to deter students from travelling to and from college by car, including the early introduction of a Green Travel Plan".
* (Standing Order 14(f))
(2) Moved by Councillor Stillerman, seconded by Councillor Mitzi Green:-
"This Council being aware of the inadequate funding provided for the Fire-fighters Pension arrangements set up under section 26 Fire Services Act 1947 urges our Members of Parliament to use all means possible to
(1) Inform the Home Secretary of the damaging drain this results on the revenue of the L.F;C.D.A. and
(2) Ask the Home Secretary to ensure that steps are taken without delay to implement a Pension Scheme equitable both to Fire-fighters and the L.F.C.D.A."
(3) Moved by Councillor Silver, seconded by Councillor Mrs Ashton:-
"This Council notes that the Labour Group voted against a motion that stated "We the Council will ensure that the elderly and vulnerable will not be disadvantaged by the Budget proposals this year" which seems to indicate that they do not care about the position of the elderly and vulnerable."
(4) Moved by Councillor Mote, seconded by Councillor Silver:-
"This Council calls upon the Government to exempt small businesses, small food retailers and all educational and social services establishments from the proposed Food Standards Agency charges".
* (Standing Order 14(f)).
(5) Moved by Councillor Nickolay, seconded by Councillor Olins:-
"This Council is concerned at the effect which the Government's policy of imposing high excise and fuel duties on vehicles will have on the costs of this Council and businesses in the Borough.
This Council therefore instructs the Officers to report on this matter, including the feasibility of registering and purchasing vehicles outside the UK".
* (Standing Order 14(f)).
(6) Moved by Councillor Mrs Diamond, seconded by Councillor L Cox:-
"This Council, recognising the role that care professionals and social workers play hi the delivery of personal social services and the adverse effects caused by controlled parking zones on their ability to perform their role, resolves that: (1) All care professionals and, social workers shall, on request to the Social Services Department, "be provided -with, a card identifying them which can be left inside the windscreen of their parked car when on duty.
(2) The parking enforcement DSO be made aware of the existence of these cards and requested to record the presence of Hie cars in the CPZ, without issuing a parking ticket.
(3) Any care professional or social, worker found to be abusing the privilege shall have their 'Card withdrawn." ~,,
* (Standing Order 14(i))
(7) Moved by Councillor Burchell, seconded by Councillor Shah:-
"This Council notes with concern the findings of the enquiry info1 the -death of Stephen Lawrence and the definition, of "Institutional Racism" contained in the McPherson report.
We resolve to eliminate any form of discrimination in the delivery of services by the Council and in the recruitment of staff and employment practices. Accordingly we instruct the Chief Executive to bring a report to the next meeting of Policy and Resources Committee (or successor body) outlining the structures to be implemented, taking fully into account the recommendations made in the McPherson report,, at, officer and member level to review service delivery and employment, practices within the Council to eh'minate discrimination".
* (Standing Order 14(f)) fNofe: Under Standing Order 14$) the Motions indicated with an * are considered to refer to matters within the purview of Committees and should stand referred to their next ordinary meetings, asfollows:-
Motion Committee
(1) Education,, Arts and Leisure Environment and Transport Traffic, Transport and. Road Safety Sub
(4) Environment, and Transport
(5) ._ Environment, and Transport
(6) Social Services:,, Housing and Health, Traffic, Transport and Road Safety Sub
(7) Policy and Resources
The Standing Order shall not apply to matters of urgency or -where the Council, on a motion duly put and voted upon -without discussion, decide otherwise.]
FOR DECISION 12. DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
(1) ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING - WEDNESDAY 12 MAY 1999
The date of the Annual Council Meeting is indicated in the provisional Calendar of Meetings for 1999/2000 to be held on Wednesday 12 May 1999 "subject to approval", to avoid Ascension Day on Thursday 13 May.
The proposed Wednesday date requires the formal ratification of the Council, in order to waive the provisions of Standing Order 4(a) "Place and Time of Meetings" which specifies that Council Meetings be held on Thursday. Pending the submission of a Calendar for the Municipal Year 1999/2000 (see item (2) below) this ratification had not yet been obtained.
Accordingly, the Council is requested now to waive Standing Order 4(a) for the purpose of ratifying Wednesday 12 May 1999 as the date for the Annual Council Meeting.
FOR DECISION
(2) QUARTERLY COUNCIL MEETING - THURSDAY 15 JULY 1999
Further to the decision by the Policy and Resources Committee meeting of 30 March 1999, to adopt on a provisional basis a Calendar of Meetings for 1999/2000 for the Authority's existing Committee, structure, there was a request that the proposed date of 15 July 1999 for the next Council (Quarterly) Meeting be reviewed. It is understood that the review is sought because the Policy and Resources Committee has determined that the Annual Harrow Partnership Borough Conference should be held on 14, 15 and 17 July (the latter two dates being all day - but not evening - sessions).
Members may wish to note that 15 July 1999 is the equivalent date/week as has been utilised for some considerable time for the Council's last meeting prior to the August recess.
Council is requested now either to confirm 15 July 1999 as the date for its next Quarterly Meeting or to determine an alternative date.
FOR DECISION
Yours sincerely
Borough Secretary and Solicitor to the Council
To: The Mayor and all Members of the Council of the London Borough of Harrow.
PERCNCL/summonsq COUNCIL VOL. 6 CL 69
Present: His Worship the Mayor {Councillor Cyril Harrison) The Deputy Mayor {Councillor Ann Groves)
Councillors:
AJ..M. Alexander Mrs A, Diamond! J. W. Nickolay David Ashton Sanjay Dighe C.D. Noyce Mrs Marilyn Ashton A. T. Foulds Phillip O'Dei! Anastasia Atfiki Paul: Fox AR. Oiins Mrs Camilla Bath R. Frogley Dan Redford .Miss C.A. Bednell Brian Gate R.D1. Remain H. Bluston Mary Graham Clive Scowen Simon Brown Mitzi Green Navin Shah: K. Burchell G. ML, Howard Bob Shannon Mrs L. Champagnie Mark Ingram; E Silver A.C. Cocksedge Mary H. John Margaret Sims Mrs Janet Cowan D. ML Kerr Bill Stephenson John Cowan Mrs E. ML Kinnear Norman Stillerman C. Cox A. C. Knowfes A Swaine Dr L J, Cox Jean Lammiman Keekira Tharnmaiah John Cripps N. Lane Keith Toms Bob Currie A Marikar Gillian Travers C. Davies. Jerry J. Miles AE. Whitehead Huw Davies Chris Mote (Vacancy) M. Dharmanajah Mrs Pash Nandnra CL 70. VOL. 6 COUNCIL
A. GENERAL MATTERS
PERIOD OF MEDITATION
At the commencement of the meeting His Worship the Mayor invited those attending this Meeting to observe a minute's silent meditation.
In particular, he commended to all present to remember the life of Councillor Lawrence, who had died in December, and the suffering of the people affected by the recent earthquake in Colombia.
(Note: See also Resolution 90 below concerning Councillor Lawrence)..
66. MINUTES
RESOLVED:
THAT THE MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD ON 5 NOVEMBER 1998, HAVING BEEN CIRCULATED, BE TAKEN AS READ AND SIGNED AS A CORRECT RECORD.
67. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
RESOLVED:
THAT THE COUNCIL RECEIVE AND NOTE THE REPORT OF THE MAYOR, AS TABLED, UPON HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES AND THOSE OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR, AND THE OCCASIONS ON WHICH HE HAD BEEN REPRESENTED BY A FORMER MAYOR, SINCE THE PREVIOUS QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL ON 5 NOVEMBER 1998.
68. NEW YEAR'S HONOURS AWARDS
The Mayor confirmed to the Council that on its behalf he had written conveying congratulations to those persons resident in Harrow who had received recognition in Her Majesty the Queen's New Year's Honours' List.
The recipients of Honours were as follows:-
Mr M Trevor Phillips - Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Mr Angus Fraser - Member of the Order of the British Empire
Miss Vicky Mclntosh - Member of the Order of the British Empire
Mr Harshul Patel - Member of the Order of the British Empire
69. MRS EVA DAVIES
The Mayor reminded Council that Mrs Eva Davies, former Councillor and Mayor of the Borough, would be celebrating her 90th birthday this coming weekend and confirmed that he had sent a congratulatory card to her on behalf of the Council. COUNCIL. . _. - VOL. 6 CL 71
70. CIVIC BINNER AMP PANCE
The Mayor drew to the attention of Council that the Civic Dinner and Dance was. to be held on 20 March 1999 .and reminded Members: able to attend the desirability of purchasing their tickets. early.
71. PETITIONS
(1) The following Petitions were submitted by Members of the Council and stood referred to the indicated Committees for consideration.
(a) By Councillor Huw Davies, containing 410 signatures of residents, expressing concern, that the new traffic lights: at the junction of Roxeth Hill, Lower Road,, Norfholt Road and Shaftesbury Avenue impeded traffic flow resulting in chaos in the area and demanding immediate action to relieve the increased traffic congestion consequent on the traffic layout.
(This was referred to the Traffic, Transport and. Road Safety Sub-Committee '(Environment and Transport)).
'(b) By Councillor Gillian Travers^ containing 105 signatures of local residents, in respect of an appeal notice lodged by County and Metropolitan Homes against a, requirement to plant 40 trees on the site of 121-255 Pinner Road, seeking that the Council oppose the appeal and require compliance with a direction to replace previously lost trees on the site.
(This was referred to the Planning, Applications Sub-Committee (West) .(Development and Planning)).
(c) By Councillor L Cox, containing 31 signatures of residents, of Abercom Road,, Stanmore, and adjacent roads, calling, on the Council to introduce regular patrols by parking, wardens outside Stanbuxn First and Middle School around the starting and finishing times of the school, to deter parents from obstructive parking and other unsafe and illegal acts.
(This was referred to the Traffic,, Transport and Road Safety Sub-Committee '(Environment and Transport)).
(2) The following petition was submitted by public petitioners:-
Containing 119 signatures of traders and shopkeepers for High, Street, Wealdstone, Canning Road, Headstone Drive and Masons Avenue, wishing formally to register dismay and .disappointment that the proposed ASDA development of Wealdstone had, now been withdrawn and wishing, to' place on record their concerns at the handling'of the ASDA negotiations by the Council: the development had been supported by the majority of traders and they now called on the Council to find immediately a replacement development that would attract shoppers, back to Wealdstone.
(This was referred to 'the Development, and Planning, Committee.)
72. PROCEDURAL MOTION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 14ffl
Councillor John Cowan, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group, moved a procedural motion, under the provisions of Standing, Order 14(f) (determination of Motion at Council in preference to its referral to Committee) proposing that the Motion at Item 8(7) on the Summons, indicated to be referred to the Social Services, Housing and Health, Committee, should be considered at this Council Meeting. CL 72 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
Upon a vote the procedural motion was not carried.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE PROCEDURAL MOTION UNDER STANDING ORDER 14(f) BE NOT AGREED.
73. PROCEDURAL MOTION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 14(f)
Councillor Noyce, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, moved a procedural motion, under the provisions of Standing Order 14(f) (determination of Motion at Council in preference to its referral to Committee) proposing that the Motions at Items 8(2) and (3) on the Summons, both indicated to be referred to the Social Services, Housing and Health Committee, should be considered at this Council Meeting.
Upon a vote the procedural motion was not carried.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE PROCEDURAL MOTION UNDER STANDING ORDER 14(f) BE NOT AGREED.
74. PROCEDURAL MOTION TO SUSPEND STANDING ORDERS TO ADMIT AN ADDITIONAL ITEM OF BUSINESS TO THE SUMMONS
Councillor Noyce, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, moved a procedural motion, under the provisions of Standing Order 59 and to the extent required, seconded by Councillor Alexander, that Standing Orders be suspended to permit an additional item of business, being an "Emergency" Motion, to be considered on grounds of urgency in relation to the determination by the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority of its 1999/2000 Tax level and a proposal that this Council should submit comments to that precepting Authority with regard to revised fire cover service levels.
Upon a vote the procedural motion to suspend Standing Orders was not carried.
RESOLVED:
THAT A SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 59, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMITTING AN ADDITIONAL ITEM OF BUSINESS, BE NOT AGREED.
75. PROCEDURAL MOTION TO SUSPEND STANDING ORDERS TO ADMIT AN ADDITIONAL ITEM OF BUSINESS TO THE SUMMONS
Councillor Shannon, Leader of the Council, moved a procedural motion, under the provisions of Standing Order 59 and to the extent required, seconded by Councillor Kerr, that Standing Orders be suspended to permit an additional item of business, being an "Emergency" Motion, to be considered on grounds of urgency relating to the determination of matters appearing on the Summons for this meeting.
Upon a vote the procedural motion to suspend Standing Orders was carried.
RESOLVED: COUNCIL VOL. 6 CL 73
THAT A SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS* UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 59 BE AGREED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMITTING AN EMERGENCY MOTION AS AN ADDITIONAL ITEM OF BUSINESS TO THE SUMMONS. (See Resolution 77 below).
76. PROCEDURAL MOTION UNDER STANDING ORDER 7
Councillor Shannon, the Leader of the Council,, moved tinder the provisions of Standing Order 7 ' (Variation of Order of Business), a procedural motion proposing that the "Emergency" Motion, now admitted as am additional item of business for this Meeting (see Resolution 75 aboveX should be considered as the next and first substantive item of business:, prior to Item 5 on the Summons,, because the terms of the "Emergency" Motion, encompassed other business at Items 5(2);,-8(4) and 8(8} of the Summons.
Upon a vote the procedural motion to vary the order of business, was carried.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE ORDER OF BUSINESS BE VARIED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 7 WHEREBY THE "EMERGENCY MOTION" ADMITTED TO THE SUMMONS WOULD BE CONSIDERED AS THE, FIRST SUBSTANTIVE ITEM OF BUSINESS, PRIOR TO ITEM 5.
B. MOTION ADDITIONAL TO THE SUMMONS
77. "EMERGENCY" MOTION
(i) Further to Resolutions 75 and 76 above, Councillor Shannon moved and Councillor Kerr seconded the following "Emergency"1 Motion:-
"Thfs Council, mindful of restoring and enhancing the reputation of local government amongst the population it serves, determines
(1) not to engage in debates and motions containing personal abuse offellow Members;
(2) instead to concentrate political debate on the issues;
(3) accordingly withdraws from the business before this Council.
(i) Recommendation I of Development and Planning Committee of 12 January 1999;
(ii) Motion 8(4) on the Summons for this meeting;
(iii) Motion 8(8) on the Summons for this meeting;
(4) to request an officer report on the early establishment of a Standards Committee -with independent persons as full members., to provide an internal Council disciplinary procedure for Members, as recommended in Lord Nation's report and the White Paper, Modern Local Government - In Touch -with the People." CL 74 .VOL. 6 COUNCIL
(ii) Councillor Remain moved and Councillor Olins seconded a procedural motion proposing that the "Emergency" Motion should be deferred from consideration at this Council Meeting and stand referred to the Policy and Resources Committee, to allow Members the opportunity better to consider its implications.
(iii) Councillor Shannon, as the mover of the "Emergency" Motion indicated to the Council that the proposed reference to the Policy and Resources Committee would be acceptable to him and his seconder, on the understanding that the Items identified in the Motion, at 5(2), 8(4) and 8(8) on the Summons, were also considered as withdrawn/deferred from this Council Meeting.
(iv) Following a brief debate on the implications of the procedural motion, the Mayor advised Council that he understood the Meeting to have achieved a consensus view that the "Emergency" Motion should stand referred to Committee and the other indicated items also deferred.
RESOLVED:
THAT (1) THE "EMERGENCY" MOTION AS SET OUT AT (i) ABOVE BE REFERRED TO THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION;
(2) THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE (12.1.99) RECOMMENDATION I, ITEM 5(2), AND THE MOTIONS AT ITEMS 8(4) AND 8(8) OF THE SUMMONS BE DEFERRED FROM CONSIDERATION AT THIS COUNCIL MEETING, FURTHER TO THE REFERRAL AGREED AT (1) ABOVE.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RELATED MATTERS ARISING
78. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: PART I RECOMMENDATIONS
Upon a motion by Councillor Shannon (Leader of the Council),
RESOLVED:
THAT THE COUNCIL RECEIVE AND, UPON CONSIDERATION, CONFIRM OR OTHERWISE DETERMINE THE PART I RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES.
(1) POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE (SPECIAL): 8 DECEMBER 1998
RECOMMENDATION I: Calculation of the Council Tax Taxbase for 1999/2000.
(i) The Chairman, Councillor Shannon, having moved Recommendation I, Councillor John Cowan moved and Councillor Olins seconded the following amendment, which was not carried:-
"At the conclusion of the existing Recommendation to add new paragraphs (4) and (5) as follows:-
"(4) the Council regards as totally unacceptable the provisional levels of Standard Spending Assessment and Revenue Support Grant, and the Government's proposals for retrospective selective capping, and calls upon the Government to provide more resources to enable Harrow's services to be maintained without real term increases in Council tax; COUNCIL VOL. 6 CL 75
(5) the Council calls upon, the Members of Parliament for Harrow West and, Harrow East to apply pressure, both in, public and in private, to secure a, just settlement and the removal of the Kafkaesque capping; proposals.""
[Note: Councillors Alexander, D Ashton,, Mrs Ashton, Mrs Bath,, Miss BedheH, Mrs Champagnie,, Cocksedge, Mrs Cowan, Join Cowan, L Cox,, Mrs Diamond, Mrs Graham, Howard, Mary John, Mrs Kimear, Knowles, Jean Lammimaa,, Lane,, Marikar, Mote, Mrs Nandhra, Nickolay, N:oyce, Olios, Remain, Scowen and Silver wished to be recorded as having voted in favour "of the above amendment].
(ii) Upon a vote, the Recommendation was adopted as. printed..
(2) DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE: 12 JANUARY 1999
RECOMMENDATION I: Reference from Council - Referral of Motion under the Provisions of Standing Order 14(i) from Council (Quarterly) Meeting on 5 November 1998.
This Recommendation was; deferred further to Resolution 77 above.
(3) Housing Committee: 21 January 1999
RECOMMENDATION 1: Housing Revenue Account and Council House Rents 19990000.
The Recommendation was adopted as. printed,, * without debate.
*[Note: The above Recommendation was available after the printing of Volume 4 of the Council Reports and Committee Minutes and was: separately circulated for the purposes of its consideration at this. Council Meeting, as provided for at Item 5(3) of the Council Summons. The foil Recommendation is to be printed into Volume 5 in due course],
79. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:: PART H MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councillor Shannon (Leader of the Council^
RESOLVED:
THAT THE COUNCIL RECEIVE AND NOTE THE PART H MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES;-
(1) Policy and Resources (Special) 8 December 1998 (2) Environment and Transport 11 January 1999 (3) Education, Arts and Leisure 12 January 1999 (4) Development and Planning (Special) " 4 November 1998 Development 'and Planning, 12 January 1999'
80. QUESTIONS ON PART n MINUTES
Chairmen of Committees were asked and answered questions, on Part H Committee Minutes as; follows:- CL 76 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
Chairman/Committee Asked By Minute
Councillor Swaine Councillor Noyce 68.1 RAF Northolt Environment and Transport (11 January 1999)
Councillor Miles Councillor Nickolay 24. Harrow Sports Council Arts, Libraries, Leisure and and Review of Performance 1998 Heritage Sub Councillor Scowen (15 December 1998)
[Note: Further to Item 7 on the Council Summons, there were no Standing Order 13(c) Questions submitted on the Part II Minutes presented to this Council Meeting].
D. MOTIONS ON THE COUNCIL SUMMONS
81. MOTION AT ITEM 8(1) OF THE SUMMONS
(i) The proposer of the Motion at Item 8(1) on the Summons advised the Council that he wished to withdraw that Motion in favour of a revised form of Motion on the same subject matter of Asylum Seekers as now tabled in the names of Councillors Fox and Scowen. The Council by general consensus accepted the withdrawal of the original Motion in favour of considering the tabled Motion, which was to be moved on the basis of having support across the political groups.
(ii) Councillor Fox moved and Councillor Scowen seconded the following Motion:-
"This Council notes
1. That there are several hundred asylum seekers currently in Harrow many of whom live in both poverty and fear of deportation to states with brutal and oppressive regimes.
2. That all Governments have sought ways to ensure that applications are granted in fulfilment of the United Kingdom's Treaty obligations.
3. That regrettably asylum seekers in Harrow are still viewed with fear and suspicion by some sections of the community.
This Council believes
1. That such fears and suspicions, though real, are totally misplaced.
2. That a powerful way -of addressing those fears is to develop good personal relationships between asylum seekers and members of the local community.
Tliis Council resolves
1. To support all strategies which will specifically improve access to services and the integration of asylum seekers into local communities.
2. To call upon the local press to promote good relations between all sections of the community and asylum seekers."
(iii) Following debate, the Motion was adopted by the unanimous agreement of the Council. COUNCIL VOL.6 CL77
RESOLVED:
TEAT THE MOTION SET OTJT AT (ii) ABOVE BE ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.
.82. MOTION AT ITEM 8(2) OF THE SUMMONS
The Motion at Item 8(2) of the Council Summons, in the names of Councillors Fox and Gate, stood referred under the provisions of Standing Order 14{f) to the Social Services., Housing and Health Committee in the following terras:-
"This Council deplores the extreme delay by Nortkwick Park Hospital and its car park operators, First Management Group, in providing the free car parking spaces for Orange Badge holders, the precise location of-which were agreed to in October 1998".
83. MOTION AT ITEM 8(3) OF THE SUMMONS
The Motion at Item 8(3) of the Council, Summons:, in the names of Councillors Fox and, Swaine, stood referred under the provisions of Standing Order 14(f) to the Social Services, Housing and Health Committee in the following terms:-
"This Council supports the campaign of Harrow Association of Disabled People regarding the misuse of Orange Badges. It is determined to reduce, throughout the Borough, the selfish behaviour of those motorists who either park illegally in reserved bays by not displaying a valid Badge or fraudulently, by displaying, a Badge -which they are not entitled to. The Council also supports HAD1 in its aim to ensure that medical recommendations for the issue of an Orange Badge follow the strict criteria laid down. As such the terms of this motion should be communicated to Harrow West and Harrow East and Kingsbury Primary Care Group boards".
84. MOTION AT ITEM 8(4) OF THE SUMMONS
The Motion at Item 8(4) of the Council Summons was deferred from, consideration at this Meeting former to Resolution 77 above and the referral of the "Emergency" Motion to the Policy and Resources Committee.
85. MOTION AT ITEM 8(5)' OF THE SUMMONS
The Motion at Item 8(5) of the Council Summons, in the names of Councillors Mrs Bath and Nickolay, stood referred under the provisions of Standing Order 14(f) to the Education, Arts and Leisure Committee in the following, terms:-
"Tfas Council acknowledges that the Labour Group agreed, with the Conservative Pledge to protect Schools' delegated budgets made at the Council elections in May 1998.
This Council therefore notes with dismay that the Labour administration has not honoured its pledge to the schools in the Borough.
This Council urges that adequate provision be made to compensate for the adverse financial effect and consequent reduction in resources that the policy of limiting infant classes to 30 threatens to have on First Schools."
86. MOTION AT ITEM 8f6) OF THE SUMMONS
The Motion, at Item 8(6) of the Council Summons,, in the names of Councillors. Nickolay and Mrs Cowan, stood referred under the provisions of Standing Order 14(f) to. the Environment and Transport Committee in the following, terms:- CL 78 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
"This Council calls upon the Director ofEnvironmental Services to make recommendations:
(a) for positive action to be taken to deter cyclists from breaking the law by riding on pavements;
(b) to ensure that -where the Cycle Network applies proper segregation between cyclists and pedestrians is provided in order to avoid conflict."
87. MOTION AT ITEM 8(7) OF THE SUMMONS
The Motion at Item 8(7) of the Council Summons, in the names of Councillors Silver and Cocksedge, stood referred under the provisions of Standing Order 14(f) to the Social Services, Housing and Health Committee in the following terms:-
"This Council is deeply concerned at the lack of detailed information to the residents of Harrow concerning the effect on the clinical services provided by the Hospitals of the proposed merger of the Northwick Park andSt Mark's Hospitals NHS Trust with the Central Middlesex Hospital NHS Trust.
This Council therefore urges the Trusts to be more open about their proposals and to set up a detailed informative and consultative process with the residents of the Borough as a matter of urgency.
In particular this Council requests an assurance from the Trusts and the Brent and Harrow Health Authority that no services currently provided at Northwick Park or St Mark's Hospitals will be "centralised" at Central Middlesex Hospital.
This Council therefore instructs the Director of Social Services and Housing to write to the ChiefExecutive of both Trusts and inform him/her of the content of this motion."
88. MOTION AT ITEM 8(8) OF THE SUMMONS
The Motion at Item 8(8) of the Council Summons was deferred from consideration at this Meeting further to Resolution 77 above and the referral of the "Emergency" Motion to the Policy and Resources Committee.
E. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
89. DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
(1) CANCELLATION OF EXTRAORDINARY MEETING - 17 DECEMBER 1998
The Council noted the consensus decision to cancel the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council, which was to have been held on 17 December 1998, as confirmed by way of an Executive Action approved by the Leader of the Majority (Labour) Group, the Leader of the Conservative Group and the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, due to the lack of urgent, substantive business.
(2) RE-ARRANGEMENT OF COUNCIL (QUARTERLY) (COUNCIL TAX) MEETING
Further to the changes in the Authority's Calendar of Meetings through January and February 1999 as proposed by the Policy and Resources Committee (Special) meeting of 8 December 1998, in relation to the formulation of the Authority's 1999-2000 Budget, the Council (Quarterly) Meeting had been indicated to be deferred from 18 February to 25 February. COUNCIL VOL. 6 CL 79
RESOLVED:
THAT THE BATE OF THE COUNCIL (QUARTERLY)! (COUNCIL TAX) MEETING BE VARIED FROM THAT PUBLISHED IN THE AUTHORITY'S CALENDAR OF MEETINGS TO' A REVISED DATE OF THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 1999.
90. COUNCILLOR BOB LAWRENCE
Having marked at the commencement of this Meeting a minute of silent tribute to the memory of Councillor Bob Lawrence, who had died on 15 December 1998, the Council formally recorded its appreciation of and thanks for the public service of Councillor Lawrence, from, his election to the Council ia May 1986, and extended Its: sympathies to his widow and, their1 family.
(CLOSE OF MEETING: All business having been, completed, me Mayor declared the meeting closed at 8.58 pm). COUNCIL VGL.6 CLSO
Present: His Worship the Mayor (Councillor Cyril Harrison) The Deputy Mayor (Councillor Ann Groves)
Councillors:
A.J.M, Alexander M. Dharmarajah J. W. Nickolay David Ashton Mrs: A, Diamond C.D. Noyce Mrs Marilyn Ashton Sanjay Dighe Philip O'Deii Anastasia Attiki A 1. Foulds A.R. O'lins Mrs Camilla Bath Paul; Fox Dan Redford Miss C.A- Bednell R. Frogley R.D1. Remain H. Bluston Brian Gate Clive Scowen Simon Brown Mary Graham Anthony Seymour K. Burchell Mifzi Green Navin Shah Mrs L Charnpagnie G., M:. Howard Bob Shannon AC. Cocksedge Mark Ingram E. Silver Mrs Janet Cowan D. ML Ken- Margaret Sims John Cowan Mrs E. ML Kinnear Bill Stephenson C. Cox A C. Knowles Norman Stillerman Dr L J,. Cox Jean Larnmiman A. Swaine John Cripps Miss Paddy Lyne Keekira Thamrnai'ah Bob Currie A Marikar Keith Toms C. Davies Jerry JL Miiles Gillian Travers Huw Davies Chris Mote AE. Whitehead Margaret Davine Mrs Pash Nandhra CL 81 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
A. GENERAL MATTERS
PERIOD OF MEDITATION
At the commencement of the Meeting His Worship the Mayor invited those attending this Meeting to observe a minute's silent meditation.
In particular, he commended that the period of meditation be dedicated to the memory of Mr Bhaskar Dutt, a former Chairman of the Harrow Council for Racial Equality and active representative for his community in the Borough, who had recently died.
The Mayor advised that he had written to Mr Dutt's widow to convey condolences on her loss on behalf of the Council.
91. MINUTES
RESOLVED:
THAT THE MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD ON 28 JANUARY 1999 BE DEFERRED UNTIL THEY ARE PRINTED IN THE NEXT VOLUME OF COUNCIL MINUTES AND COMMITTEE REPORTS.
92. STANMORE SOUTH WARD BY-ELECTION
Further to Item 2 on the Council Summons, the Borough Secretary and Solicitor to the Council formally notified the result of the By-Election held on 18 February 1999 in the Stanmore South Ward for a single Member vacancy, in which the Labour Party candidate
MARGARET ANNE DAVINE
had been duly elected as a Councillor for the Ward to hold office for the term expiring in May 2002.
It was confirmed that the new Member had subscribed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and due notice had been given on behalf of the Labour Group on the Council that the Councillor had been accepted as a member of that Group.
Councillor Margaret Davine was present at this Council meeting.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE RESULT OF THE STANMORE SOUTH WARD BY-ELECTION BE RECEIVED AND NOTED.
93. PETITIONS
The following petitions were submitted by Members of the Council.
(1) Submitted by Councillor O'Dell, containing 28 signatures of residents of Rusland Park Road, objecting to the premises of 9 Rusland Park Road being used as a bed and breakfast hotel/lodging house. [The petition stood referred to the Planning Applications Sub-Committee (East) (Development and Planning).] COUNCIL VOL.6 CLS2
(2) Submitted by Councillor How Davies., containing, 46 signatures of residents expressing; concern that the new traffic lights at the junction of Roxeth Hill/Lower Road/Northolt Road and Sfaafiesbuiy Avenue impede traffic flow and cause chaos in the area; and demanding immediate action to relieve the increased traffic congestion attributable to' the traffic layout. [The petition stood referred to the Traffic, Transport: and Road Safety Sub-Committee (Environment and Transport).]
(3) Submitted by Councillor Noyce, containing 348 signatures of residents." objecting to fee proposed increase by me Council of the car parking charges in Rayners Lane, from 30 peace per hour to 30 pence per half hour. [It was agreed to take the petition into account in the determination of Policy and Resources Committee Recommendation II at the Council Meeting.]
94. PROCEDURAL MOTION DNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 14fc>
Councillor Mrs Champagnie, the mover of the Motion included an Item 9(3) on the Council Summons, advised Council that she now wished to take advantage of the provisions of Standing Order 14(c) (Withdrawal of Motion) and to withdraw the Motion from consideration at mis Meeting.
On advice from the Mayor, Council acceded to the request.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE MOTION AT ITEM 9 (3) OF THE SUMMONS BE WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 14 (c>
95. PROCEDURAL MOTION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING 14fc)
Councillor Mrs Bath, the mover of the Motion included at Item 9(4) on the Council Summons, advised Council that she now wished to take advantage of the provisions of Standing Order 14(c) (Withdrawal of Motion) and to withdraw the Motion from consideration at this Meeting.
'On advice from the Mayor, Council acceded to tiie request,
His Worship the Mayor also drew to tie attention of Members, that it, would have been his ruling in respect of Motion 9(4), if not withdrawn voluntarily., that under the provisions, of Standing Order 14(d)* it was void by reason of its content having no relevance to Harrow. He requested Members to bear that requirement in mind for the future:.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE MOTION AT ITEM 9(4) OF THE, SUMMONS BE WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 14(c).
*[Note: A further procedural motion under Standing Order 14(d) in respect of Motion 9(4) notified prior to the Meeting in the name of the Leader of the Council,, Councillor Shannon, did not require to be moved given this earlier decision.]
96. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 14ff>
(1) The Leader of the Council, Councillor Shannon, moved a procedural motion under the provisions of Standing Order 14(f) (determination of Motion at Council in preference to its referral to Committee) proposing that the Motion at Item 9 (2) on the Summons, indicated to be referred to the Social Services, Housing and Health1 Committee, should be considered at this Council Meeting. CL 83 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
(2) The Leader of the Conservative Group, Councillor Miss Bednell, moved a procedural motion to under the provisions of Standing Order 14(f) (determination of Motion at Council in preference be its referral to Committee) proposing that the Motion at Item 9(1) on the Summons indicated to referred to the Education, Arts and Leisure Committee, should be considered at this Council Meeting.
[The Council Meeting noted that Motion 9(1) was now to be seconded by a Labour Group Member and would attract general support.]
RESOLVED: AT THAT, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 14(f), THE MOTIONS STAND ITEMS 9(1) AND 9(2) OF THE COUNCIL SUMMONS SHOULD NOT THIS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES BUT RATHER SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AT COUNCIL MEETING. ADMIT AN 97. PROCEDURAL MOTION TO SUSPEND STANDING ORDERS TO ADDITIONAL ITEM OF BUSINESS TO THE SUMMONS an The Mayor drew the attention of Members to the tabled documentation relating to as administrative error in the Policy and Resources Committee report of 11 February 1999 insofar Recommendation 1 of the Finance and Property Sub-Committee meeting of 21 January 1999 as a concerning a Compulsory Purchase Order should properly have been referred onto Council be Recommendation for its consideration. In order now to deal with that business it would necessary to admit a new Policy and Resources Recommendation. The Mayor additionally drew the Members' attention to the relevant Compulsory Purchase Order Map, which was on display in Chamber. a The Leader of the Council, Councillor Shannon, moved and Councillor Toms seconded that procedural motion, under the provisions of Standing Order 59 and to the extent, required Standing Orders be suspended to permit an additional item of business, being a Recommendation VI from the Policy and Resources Committee meeting of 11 February 1999.
The procedural motion was agreed by the general assent of the Council.
RESOLVED: OF THAT A SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS UNDER THE PROVISIONS AND STANDING ORDER 59, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMITTING A POLICY OF RESOURCES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION VI AS AN ADDITIONAL ITEM BUSINESS BE AGREED. that [Note: The text of the Policy and Resources Committee Recommendation VI, substantively into of the Finance and Property Sub-Committee Recommendation 1 (21.1.99) as printed Volume 5 was tabled for the Council's consideration. See Resolution 102(2) below.] ADMIT AN 98. PROCEDURAL MOTION TO SUSPEND STANDING ORDERS TO ADDITIONAL ITEM OF BUSINESS TO THE SUMMONS
Councillor Scowen moved and Councillor Jean Lammiman seconded a procedural motion, under the provisions of Standing Order 59 and to the extent required, that Standing Orders be suspended on to permit an additional item of business, being an "Emergency" Motion, to be considered by grounds of urgency as it related to a matter of public concern affecting the services provided the Council, particularly in the Education and Social Services areas.
Council noted that the terms of the "Emergency" Motion, inter alia, called for an officer report. COUNCIL VOL. 6 CL 84
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Shannon, indicated that the procedural motion would be supported on the premise that the "Emergency" Motion was admitted only for the purpose of agreeing to refer it to Committee and not for debate at this Council Meeting.
The procedural motion to suspend Standing Orders was then agreed by the general assent of the Council
RESOLVED: -;.-
THAT A SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS* UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 59 BE AGREED, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADMITTING AN "EMERGENCY" MOTION AS AN ADDITIONAL ITEM OF BUSINESS TO THE SUMMONS.
{Note: See Resolution 112 below for the consideration of the "Emergency" Motion as Item 9(7) on the Council Summons.]
B. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RELATED MATTERS: ARISING
99. PROCEDURAL MOTION UNDER STANDING ORDER llfa>
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Shannon, moved under the provisions of Standing Order 1 l(a) (Order of Reports) a procedural motion proposing that the two Budget related Recommendations (Policy and Resources Committee Recommendation H (11.2.99) and Social Services, Housing and Health Report No. 1 (1.2.99) (Special)) should be debated jointly as lie first Recommendations to be considered,, followed by consideration of those Policy and Resources Committee Recommendations (being V and VI) which affected third party rights and required to be debated prior to the imposition of any "guillotine" on proceedings, on the basis that both of these revisions would assist the effective dispatch of the Council's business.
The revised order of consideration proposed by the procedural motion was as. follows:-
(I) Social Services, Housing and Health: Report No. 1 Policy and Resources: Recommendation II - proposed to be debated jointly but voted on separately
(ii) Policy and Resources: Recommendation V
(iii) Policy and Resources: Recommendation VI
(iv) Policy and Resources: Recommendation I - and thereafter the remaining Recommendations in their original order on the Summons.
The procedural motion was agreed by the general, assent of the Council.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE ORDER OF CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS RESERVED FOR DEBATE AT THIS COUNCIL MEETING BE VARIED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER ll(a) TO SECURE THE REVISED SEQUENCE SET OUT IN THE PREAMBLE ABOVE, TOGETHER WITH A SINGLE DEBATE ON THE TWO' REVENUE BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS,
100. REVENUE BUDGET 1999-2000 DEBATE: REVISED LENGTH OF SPEECHES
The Mayor advised Members that it was; understood to be agreed between the political Groups that, .as in previous years, an appropriate extension, of the Standing, Order limit on the length of speeches should be permitted for the purposes of the Revenue Budget debate. He put to the Meeting the proposal that a single principal speaker from, each Group would, be permitted to. speak CL 85 .VOL. 6 COUNCIL
for ten minutes and a second speaker would be allowed five minutes: all other contributions-to the debate would abide by the Standing Order provision for speeches of three minutes' duration.
The Council affirmed the consensus and the variation in Standing Order 18(a) arising.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE PARTIAL SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDER 18(a), UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 59, BE APPROVED SO AS TO PERMIT ONE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER FROM EACH GROUP A SPEECH OF UP TO TEN MINUTES AND ONE FURTHER SPEAKER EACH A SPEECH OF UP TO FIVE MINUTES WITHIN THE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET DEBATE.
101. MEMBERS' DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
A number of Members made declarations of interest prior to the commencement of the Revenue Budget debate, which are set out in Appendix I to these Minutes.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL IN RESPECT OF THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE REVENUE BUDGET AND SETTING THE 1999-2000 COUNCIL TAX, AS MADE TO THIS MEETING, BE DULY RECEIVED AND RECORDED (AS SET OUT AT APPENDIX I).
102. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: PART I RECOMMENDATIONS
Upon a motion by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Shannon,
RESOLVED:
THAT THE COUNCIL RECEIVE, AND UPON CONSIDERATION, CONFIRM OR OTHERWISE DETERMINE THE PART I RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES. (See also Resolution 104 below).
[Note: The Committee Recommendations are recorded hereunder in the order in which they were considered at this Council Meeting, further to the revised sequence adopted at Resolution 99 above. The three Committee Meeting Reports are renumbered accordingly and thereby are at variance to the original numbered order presented in the Summons for this Meeting.]
(1) SOCIAL SERVICES. HOUSING AND HEALTH COMMITTEE fSPECIAL): 1 FEBRUARY 1999
REPORT NO. 1: Budget 1999/2000
[Note: This Report was considered jointly with Policy and Resources Committee Recommendation II, hereunder, as a consolidated Budget debate further to the decision at Resolution 99 above. A separate vote was undertaken on Report No. 1].
(i) Report No. 1 was deemed to have been moved formally by the Chairman, Councillor Fox.
(ii) Following debate and upon a vote, Report No. 1 was adopted as printed.
[Note: Councillors Alexander, D Ashton, Mrs Ashton, Mrs Bath, Miss Bednell, Mrs Champagnie, Cocksedge, Mrs Cowan, John Cowan, L Cox, Mrs Diamond, Mrs Graham, Howard, Mrs Kinnear, Knowles, Jean Lammiman, Miss Lyne, Marikar, Mote, Mrs Nandhra, Nickolay, Noyce, Olins, Remain, Scowen, Seymour and Silver wished to be recorded as having voted against Report No.l]. COUNCIL . . VOL. 6 CLS6
(2) POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE: 11 FEBRUARY 1999
RECOMMENDATION H: Revenue Budget 1999-2C00
(i) In moving Recommendation H, the Chairman, Councillor Shannon, introduced with, me agreement of the Council for the purposes of debate an alteration under the provisions of Standing Order 16(f) which replaced the original wording and the Appendices 1 and 2 referred to in the Recommendation and was inclusive of completing the model resolution to set the 1999/2000' Council Tax. The fall terms of the Standing Order 16(f) alteration, as moved by Councillor Shannon and formally seconded by Councillor Toms, as Vice-Chaianan.,, is set out hereunder (other than the Budget Summary Appendices 1 and 2 which are appended at the end of the Minutes of this Council Meeting).
"Resolved to RECOMMEND:
That (1) the following budget reductions included in Schedule 8 to the report be deleted:-
£000's
EDR28 Work Experience: Charges to Schools 3 EDR44 Work Experience: Recover full costs1 10 ESR24 Paries., Cemeteries & Allotments: charges for 5 pitches ESR7 Safe Routes to Schools 20 EHR6 Trading Standards: - overtime 6 SSR26 Meals Service - increase charge to £1 .90 37
(2) the search fee for local land charges be increased to £133 (Budget Ref. No. CER3) and additional PartH enquiries for local land, charges be increased to £11 (yielding, an estimated income of £9,000);
(3) clinical waste and civic amenity site charges be increased by 8% (yielding an estimated income of £5,000);
(4) the revenue budget for 1999-2000!, as amended, of £174,693,926 be approved, as set out in Appendix 2;
(5) the local demand on the Collection, Fund of £55,096,947 be approved, as set out in Appendix 2;
(6) a Council Tax for Borough, Services of £682.52 at. Band T>' be agreed;
(7) the Council determine the overall; level of Council Tax for 1 999-2000 in the light of the information on the precepts and make the calculations set out in the model resolution shown below:-
"Mbdel Council Tax Resolution
(I) The Council in determining its total spending level and the level of Council Tax. for 1999-2000 has considered the reports of its Social Services, Housing and Heaitli Committee and, to the extent to -which the budget includes items not referred to in such reports, the requirements of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 to consider reports, having been dispensed with on the grounds that in the opinion of Council the items are urgent, CL 87 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
(2) To note that at its meeting on 28 January 1999 the Council calculated the. amount of 80,726 as its Council Tax Base for the year 1999-2000 in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) Regulations 1992 made under Section 33 (5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
(3) That the following amounts be now calculated by the Council for the year 1999-2000 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:
(i) being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2)(a) to (e) of the Act; £288.560m
(ii) being the aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(3)(a) to (c) of the Act; £113.866m
(Hi) being the amount by which the aggregate at (i) above exceeds the aggregate at (ii) above, calculated by the Council, in accordance with Section 32(4) of the Act, as its budget requirement for the year; £174.694m
fiv) being the aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its general fund in respect of redistributed non-domestic rates, revenue support grant, additional grant and relevant special grant and reduced by the amount representing the authority's contribution to Council Tax benefit resulting from an increase in its Council Tax calculated in accordance with the Collection Fund (General) (England) Directions 1999, the Collection Fund (Council Tax Benefit) (England) Direction 1999 and the Local Authorities (Alteration of Requisite Calculations) (England) Regulations 1999 increased by the amount of the sums which the Council estimates will be transferred in the year from its collection fund to its generalfund in accordance with Section 97(3) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Council Tax Surplus) increased by the amount of any sum which the Council estimates will be transferred from its collection fund to its general fund pursuant to the Collection Fund (Community Charges) (England) Directions under Section 98(4) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 made on 7th February 1994 (Community Charge Surplus); £119.597m
(v) being the amount at (Hi) above less the amount at (iv) above, all divided by the Council Tax Base calculated by the Council at its meeting on 28 January 1999, in accordance with Section 33(1) of the Act, as the basic amount of its Council Tax for the year; £682.52
(vi) Valuation Bands
A B C D E F G H £455.01 530.85 606.68 682.52 834.19 985.86 1137.53 1365.04 COUNCIL VOL.6 CL88
being ike amounts given by multiplying the amount at (v) above by the number which, in the proportion set out in Section 5(1) of the Act, is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable to dwellings listed in valuation band I>, calculated by the Council, in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act, as the amounts to be taken into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands.
(4) That it be noted, that for the year 1999-2000, the major precepting authorities have stated the following amounts in precepts issued to the Council, in accordance witfi Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:-
Preceptms Autlioritv Valuation Bands
A B C D E F G H LFCDA£ 1838 21.44 24.51 27.57 33.70 39.82 45.95 55.14
Metropolitan Police £ 51.63 60.23 68.84 77.44 94.65 111.86 129.07 154.88
(5) That, having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at (3)(vi) and (4) above, the Council, in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, hereby sets thefollowing amounts as the amounts of Council Taxfor the year (1999-2000) for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:-
Vahiation Bands
A B C D E F G H £ 525.02. 612.52 700.03 787.53 962.54 1,137.54 1,312.55 1,575.06""
(II) Councillor John. Cowan moved1 and Councillor Remain seconded the following amendment, which, was not carried:-
"To add a paragraph (8) to the existing, Recommendation (prior to- the Mode] Council Tax Resolution text) as follows:-
"(8) The Council notes that the majority group's budget proposals, represent a ten-fold failure by the Labour Party:
a failure to protect budgets; in our schools. a failure to protect resources for social services clients: a failure to protect our shopping centres, shoppers and shopkeepers a failure to support adequately voluntary groups helping others a failure to consult fee people effectively on the budget a failure to review capital assets and dispose of those no longer required a failure to protect the people from a council tax rise over three times the Inflation rate a failure by the MPs to secure any net increase in. Revenue Support Grant a failure by the Government to provide Harrow with the resources it needs a failure to fulfil its manifesto commitments, nationally and locally.""
[Note: At 9.55 p.m., during the course of the debate on the amendment, Councillor Redford proposed under the provisions of Standing Order 20(a)(iv) that; the "Question now be puf *. CL 89 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
The Mayor advised Council of the limited number of notified speakers remaining for the debate and, with the general assent of the Council, did not accept the Standing order 20(a)(iv) proposal].
(iii) Following debate (jointly undertaken on Social Services, Housing and Health Committee Report No. 1, as recorded at (1) above of this Resolution) and upon a separate vote Recommendation II was adopted as altered under the provisions of Standing Order 16(f) and as set out at (i) above.
[Note: Councillors Alexander, D Ashton, Mrs Ashton, Mrs Bath, Miss Bednell, Mrs Champagnie, Cocksedge, Mrs Cowan, John Cowan, L Cox, Mrs Diamond, Mrs Graham, Howard, Mrs Kinnear, Knowles, Jean Lammiman, Miss Lyne, Marikar, Mote, Mrs Nandhra, Nickolay, Noyce, Olins, Remain, Scowen, Seymour and Silver wished to be recorded as having voted against Recommendation II].
RECOMMENDATION V: Stanmore Golf Club
(i) The Chairman, Councillor Shannon, having moved Recommendation V, the Mayor drew to the attention of Members that the confidential issues arising under this Recommendation should not be referred to in the Part I debate open to the press and public.
(ii) Councillor Remain moved and Councillor Olins seconded the following amendment, which was not carried:-
"After the opening word "That" to delete all subsequent wording and to substitute the following:-
"a decision on the granting of a new lease of Stanmore Golf Course be deferred until the next meeting of the Property and Finance Sub-Committee and the Head of Property and Development be requested to report to that meeting on the capital and revenue implications for the authority of selling its freehold interest in the site.""
[Note: Councillors D Ashton, Mrs Ashton, Mrs Bath, Miss Bednell, Mrs Champagnie, Cocksedge, Mrs Cowan, John Cowan, Howard, Mrs Kinnear, Knowles, Jean Lammiman, Mote, Nickolay, Olins, Romain, Scowen, Seymour and Silver wished to be recorded as having voted for the above amendment.]
(iii) Upon a vote, Recommendation V was adopted as printed.
RECOMMENDATION VI: Compulsory Purchase Order
[N.B. This Recommendation was added to the business for this Council Meeting further to Resolution 97 above. The text of the Recommendation was as follows].
"Further to Recommendation 1 of the Finance and Property Sub-Committee meeting of 21 January 1999, the Committee
Resolved to RECOMMEND;
That Council (1) make a CPO under Section 17(l)(b) of the Housing Act 1985 to acquire all interests in the house and land at 6 Clitheroe Avenue, Rayners Lane shown coloured pink on drawing No. ES9210 Issue A now produced and entitled "Map referred to in the London Borough of Harrow (6 Clitheroe Avenue) Compulsory Purchase Order 1999" for the purpose of providing housing accommodation;
(2) authorise the Borough Secretary and Solicitor to the Council to make and seal the Order and to submit it for confirmation to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, to sign all notices in connection with the Order and if objections are received, make arrangements for a Public Inquiry and to take all action in connection with the Inquiry including the appointment of Counsel; COUNCIL VOL. 6 CL 90
(3) authorise the Borough Secretary and. Solicitor to the Council to make a General Vesting Declaration under the Compulsory Purchase (Vesting Declarations) Act 1981 in the event of the Order being confioned if it is considered appropriate to do SOL"
(i) The Chairman, Councillor Shannon,, formally moved Recommendation VL
(ii) Upon a vote, the Recommendation was, overwhelmingly adopted (as. printed above).
[Note: Councillor Remain wished to be recorded as having, voted, against Recommendation VI].
103- PROCEDURE FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE MEETING
The procedure under the provisions of Standing Order 4(d) for the termination of a Council Meeting was considered as follows.
(i) At 1030 pjn. (the appointed time under Standing Order 4(d), which occurred during the debate on the amendment to Policy and Resources Committee Recommendation, V), the Mayor reminded the Council of the time and of the requirement to. conduct an unrestricted debate on both Recommendation, V and, subsequently, Recommendation VI prior to the "guillotine" being imposed. {Resolution 99 above also refers vis a vis the re-ordering of the Committee Recommendations]., Accordingly, the Mayor advised Council that Standing Order 4(d) should be considered, effectively suspended until the completion of the determination of Policy and Resources Recommendation VL
(ii) At 10.45 PJDDL, following the adoption, of Recommendation VI, the Mayor advised Council that the "guillotine" provisions of Standing Order 4(d) would now apply whereby all outstanding business on the Summons, and of which, written notice had been, given would be put to the vote without debate:
104. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: FART I RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
Upon a continuation of the motion by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Shannon,
RESOLVED:
THAT TME COUNCIL RECEIVE AND, UPON CONSIDERATION,, CONFIRM OR OTHERWISE DETERMINE THE. PART I RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES- (See also Resolution 102 above):
(2) POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE: 11 FEBRUARY 1999 (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION I: Motion Referred from the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 28 January 1999.
(i) The Chairman, Councillor Shannon, having moved Recommendation I, Councillor Scowen moved and Councilor Olins seconded the following amendment, which, was. not carried:-
"Afier the opening word, "That" to delete all the subsequent wording in the Recommendation and to substitute the fdllowing:-
"(I) a motion or recommendation expressing no confidence in the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of a committee or sub-committee by reason, of Ms conduct in that office shall always be competent business, at meetings of the Council; and that Recommendation I of Development and. Planning, Committee of 12 January 1999 be restored for debate accordingly; CL 91 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
(2) pending the establishment of an independent Standards Committee, motions criticising specific conduct of members of the Council shall be competent business at meetings of the Council; and that the re-submitted motions at item 8(1) and 8(2) of the summons be restored for debate accordingly.""
(ii) Upon a vote, Recommendation I was adopted as printed.
RECOMMENDATION III: Council Borrowing Limits 1999-2000.
The Recommendation was adopted as printed.
RECOMMENDATION IV: Changes to the Terms of Reference of the Finance and Property Sub-Committee.
(i) The Chairman, Councillor Shannon, having moved Recommendation IV, Councillor Scowen moved and Councillor Mrs Kinnear seconded the following amendment, which was not carried:-
"Within sub paragraph (2)(a), following the words "subject to", at the end of the third line, to delete the subsequent wording and to substitute the words:- "prior consultation with the Unitary Development Plan and Review Panel."
To add a paragraph (3) at the conclusion of the existing Recommendation to read as follows:-
"(3) the Development and Planning Committee be instructed to amend the Terms of Reference of the Unitary Development Plan and Review Panel by replacing section 4 with the following: 'To advise the Finance and Property Sub-Committee on matters relating to economic development and regeneration.' " "
(ii) Upon a vote, Recommendation IV was adopted as printed.
[Note: Councillors Alexander, L Cox, Mrs Diamond, Mrs Graham, Miss Lyne, Marikar, Mrs Nandhra and Noyce wished to be recorded as having voted against Recommendation IV].
(3) DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMITTEE: 12 JANUARY 1999
RECOMMENDATION I: Reference from Council - Referral of Motion Under the Provisions of Standing Order 14(f) from Council (Quarterly) Meeting on 5 November 1998.
[Note: This Recommendation was originally submitted to the Council (Ordinary) Meeting on 28 January 1999 when it was deferred for submission to and consideration at this Quarterly Meeting, further to the content of Policy and Resources Committee Recommendation I (11 February 1999) as determined earlier in this Meeting].
(i) The Chairman, Councillor Shah, having moved Recommendation I, Councillor Scowen moved and Councillor Olins seconded the following amendment, which was not carried:-
"After the opening word "That", to delete all subsequent wording and to substitute the following:-
"this Council has no confidence in Councillor Navin Shah as Chairman of the Development and Planning Committee and resolves to remove him from that office forthwith." " COUNCIL...... - VOL.6 CL92
(ii) Upon a vote, Recommendation I was adopted as printed.
105. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: PART H MINUTES
Upon a motion by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Shannon,
RESOLVED:
THAT THE COUNCIL RECEIVE AND' NOTE THE PAST II MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING COMMTTTEES:-
COMMITTEE DATE OF MEETING, 1999
(1) Policy and Resources (Special) 14 January Policy and Resources 11 February
(2) Development and Planning (Special) 26 January
(3) Education, Arts and Leisure (Special) 27 January
(4) Social Services, Housing and Health (Special) 1 February
(5) Environment and Transport (Special) 2 February
[Note: Further to Item 7 on the Council Summons, there were no Standing Order 13(c) Questions submitted on Part, II Minutes presented to this Council Meeting].
C. RE-SUBMITTED MOTIONS '
[Note: The Motions at Resolutions 106 and 107 hereunder were originally submitted to the Council (Ordinary) Meeting on 28 January 1999 when they were deferred for submission to and consideration at this Quarterly Meeting, further to the content of the Policy and Resources, Committee Recommendation I (11 February 1999) as determined earlier in this Meeting].
106. MOTION AT ITEM 8(1) OF THE' SUMMONS
(i) In moving the Motion in their names at Item 8(1) of the Summons, Councillor Mrs Kinnear and Councillor Scowen introduced an alteration under the provisions of Standing Order 16(f) to which they sought the consent of the Council. The general assent of the Council was given.
(i) The effect of the Standing Order 16(f) alteration was; to insert a new third paragraph to the Motion and minor additions; to the wording of the final paragraph.
The revised form of the Motion was, as follows (the alterations shown in bold type):-
"This Council deplores the practice of elected members or political parties, publicly criticising officers, who' are unable to defend, themselves.
This' Council therefore censures Cllr. Huw Pavies 'and any other members responsible for the production, of two editions, of "Harrow Labour Rose" recently circulated in Harrow on the HID, Ward: the first implied, that officers had been unsympathetic towards, and, unwilling to take action on,, complaints concerning the operation of the traffic lights at Roxeth Comer, and the second suggested that the "borough engineers" had given misleading or inaccurate information about the cost of installing the traffic lights,. CL 93 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
This Council further censures Cllr. Huw Davies for his allegation made at the Traffic and Transport and Road Safety Sub-Committee on 24 February that officers had failed to listen to public concern about the operation of the same traffic lights, and for his remarks reported in the Harrow Observer of 25 February which suggested that senior officers had abused their position to secure unjustifiable car leasing terms in their contracts.
This Council accordingly calls upon Cllr. Huw Davies to apologise publicly for, and to dissociate himself from those remarks."
(iii) Councillor Noyce moved and Councillor Miss Lyne seconded the following amendment, which was not carried:-
"After the opening words, "This Council", to delete all subsequent wording to the end of the existing Motion and to substitute the following:-
"whilst not supporting any remarks that may have been made by Councillor H. Davies in two editions of Harrow Labour Rose that are inaccurate sympathises with Huw Davies hi his inability to get the support of Councillor Frogley, Chairman of the Traffic, Transport and Road Safety Sub-Committee, in taking action quickly to review and alleviate the problems of the Roxeth Hill junction." "
(iii) Upon a vote, the substantive Motion, as altered under Standing Order 16(f) was not carried.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE SUBSTANTIVE MOTION, AS ALTERED, BE NOT ADOPTED.
107. MOTION AT ITEM 8(2) OF THE SUMMONS
(i) Councillor Toms as the mover of the Motion at Item 8(2) of the Summons, with Councillor Thammaiah seconding, sought leave of the Council under the provisions of Standing Order 14(c) to withdraw the Motion from consideration.
(ii) The request to withdraw Motion 8(2) was acceded to by the general assent of the Council.
RESOLVED:
THAT IT BE AGREED THAT THE MOTION AT ITEM 8(2) OF THE SUMMONS BE WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 14(c).
D. MOTIONS
108. MOTION AT ITEM 9(1) OF THE SUMMONS
(i) Councillor Silver moved and (further to a previously indicated change - see Resolution 96 above) Councillor Toms seconded the following Motion appearing at Item 9(1) of the Summons:-
"This Council is horrified that pupils at one of the schools in Harrow are being targeted by drug dealers and will do everything in its power to help all agencies concerned to prevent this evil taking hold in Harrow Schools ".
(ii) The Motion was adopted by the unanimous agreement of the Council.
RESOLVED: COUNCIL VOL.6 CL94
THAT THE MOTION AT ITEM 9(1) OF THE SUMMONS AND AS SET OUT AT (i) ABOVE BE ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS AGREEMENT.
109. MOTION AT ITEM 9(2) OF THE SUMMONS.
(i) Councillor Silver moved and Councillor Nickolay seconded the Motion appearing at Item 9(2) of the Summons, in the following terms:-
"TMs Council will ensure that the elderly and vulnerable will not be disadvantaged by the Budget proposals for this year."
(ii) Upon a vote, the Motion was1 not carried.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE MOTION AT ITEM 9(2) OF THE SUMMONS BE NOT ADOPTED.
[Note: The Motions at Items 9(3) and 9(4) of the Summons had been withdrawn from consideration, as determined at Resolutions 94 and 95 above].
110. MOTION AT ITEM 9(5) OF THE SUMMONS
The Motion at Item 9(5) of the Summons, in, the names of Councilors Mrs Diamond and Alexander, stood referred under the provisions: of Standing Order 14(f) to the Social Services, Housing and Health. Committee in the following terms:-
"This Coimcil is extremely concerned that Frank Dobson the Secretary of State for Health has not answered the letter from the Chief Executive, requesting he should intervene regarding the policy of charging Orange Badge Holders, at Northmck Park Hospital. The first anniversary ofthis request was the 24th January 1999.
This Council requests that the ChiefExecutive -writes again insisting an answer be given."
111. MOTION AT ITEM 9f6> OF THE SUMMONS
(i) Councillor Noyce moved and Councillor Alexander seconded the Motion appearing at Item 9(6) of the Summons, in the following; terms:-
"This Council notes with concern the proposals from the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority to reduce fire cover in London by cutting fire appliances from Stations including Finchley, Heston and Hillingdon and believes that this will have a direct effect on local residents.
This authority notes that in recent years, three London Fire Stations have been closed, the front line fire engine fleet has been reduced by 19 and together with, other changes operational staff has been reduced by some 551 posts. - all this, despite recent polls, showing that 96% of the pubic are opposed to reductions in the fire engine fleet - it heBeves those proposals should be withdrawn.
The Council notes and regrets: the difficult position that the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority has. been placed in by the underfonding of'Central Government of the fire fighters' deserved pay award and the continued failure to. resolve the problem of fending the fire fighters' pensions - all of which forces the authority to make savings.
Given the above Harrow Council believes the authority should have taken the option of increasing its Council tax by £4 a year as suggested by the Chief Fire Officer, which will allow non-operational savings to be made without the loss of fire engines. CL 95 .VOL. 6 COUNCIL
Therefore, the Council instructs the Chief Executive to so write to the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority and calls upon its representative on that body to support the views of the public and urge withdrawal of any plans to remove fire engines."
(ii) Councillor Mote moved and Councillor Knowles seconded the following amendment, which was not carried:-
"In the fourth paragraph of the Motion, after the opening words, "Given the above Harrow Council", to delete the subsequent wording, commencing "believes .....", and to substitute the following wording:-
"calls upon the Government to provide adequate resources to enable the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority to fund pay increases and pensions without removing fire engines or increasing its Council tax precept above the rate of inflation.""
(iii) Upon a vote, the Motion was not carried.
RESOLVED:
THAT THE MOTION AT ITEM 9(6) OF THE SUMMONS BE NOT ADOPTED.
[Note: Councillors Alexander, L. Cox, Mrs Diamond, Mrs Graham, Miss Lyne, Marikar, Mrs Nandhra and Noyce wished to be recorded as having voted for Motion 9(6)].
E. ADDITIONAL MOTION
112. "EMERGENCY" MOTION: ITEM 9(7)
Further to a procedural motion an additional "Emergency" Motion had been added to the business for this Meeting, taken as Item 9(7) (see Resolution 98 above).
The Motion was in the following terms:-
"This Council, aware of the mounting public alarm about genetically modified foods, supports calls for a moratorium on planting genetically modified crops until there is a clear scientific consensus that it is safe to do so, and requests officers to report to the relevant service committees on the extent to -which genetically modified foods are used by this Council."
By the general assent of the Council the Motion stood referred to the Environment and Transport Committee for consideration, with a view to the proposed officer report arising also being advised to the Education, Arts and Leisure and the Social Services, Housing and Health Committees, as appropriate.
F. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
113. TENANTS' AND LEASEHOLDERS' CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE: REVISED APPOINTMENT AS CHAIRMAN
Further to Item 10 on the Summons and the previous appointment of Councillor O'Dell to the vacancy of Chairman of the Housing (Sub) Committee, the Majority (Labour) Group gave notice of their revised nomination of Councillor Currie to become Chairman of the Tenants' and Leaseholders' Consultative Committee, in the place of Councillor O'Dell.
The revised appointment as Chairman was agreed by the general assent of Members, the establishment of the Consultative Committee being a decision reserved to the Council. COUNCIL VOL.6 CL96
RESOLVED:
THAT COUNCILLOR CURRTE BE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF THE TENANTS' AND LEASEHOLDERS* CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STANDING ORDER 29(a), FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE MUNICIPAL YEAR 1998/99.
114. APPOINTMENTS TO VACANCIES. M THE MEMBERSHIP' AND** RESERVE MEMBERSHIP OF CERTAIN STANDING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Further to the provision made at Item 11 on the Summons and to the advised result of the Stamnore South Ward By-Election (see Resolution 92 above), the Leader of the -Council, Councillor Shannon, gave notice of nominations, to existing vacancies in the Labour Group representation on specified Committees,, which proposed memberships were in accordance with; the most recent determination by the Council as; to the proportional entitlement of the political Groups to Committee places.
The nominated appointments were confirmed by the general assent of the Council.
RESOLVED:
THAT APPOINTMENTS TO' CURRENT VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OR RESERVE MEMBERSHIP' OF CERTAIN STANDING AND' ADVISORY COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL BE MADE, AS FOLLOWS:-
Committee Vacancy Appointee
Development and Planning Member Councillor Margaret Davine
Edacation, Arts and Leisure Reserve Member (9) Councillor Margaret Davine
Environment and Transport Reserve Member (6) Councillor Ken-
Policy and Resources Member Councillor Redford
Employees' Consultative Forum Reserve Member (2) Councillor Redford
Social Services, Housing and Health Member Councillor Margaret Davine
(CLOSE OF MEETING: All Business having been complet :e Mayor declared the Meeting closed at 10.50 p.m.) " COUNCIL VOL. 6 CL 97
APPENDIX I (Resolution 101)
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS RE - REVENUE BUDGET 1999-2000
Further to Resolution 101 in relation to the consolidated Budget debate on Social Services,, Housing and Health Committee (Special) (1.2.99) Report No. 1 and Policy and Resources Committee (11.2.99) Recommendation n to this Quarterly Council Meeting on the Revenue Budget 1999-2000, the following declarations of interest were made "by Menibers prior to' the commencement of the debate.
(1) DISPENSATIONS AFFORDED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT AND' THE REGIONS
© Councillor Burchell: a pecuniary interest: by virtue of Ms spouse being employed in a maintained Harrow school. The dispensation entitled him to remain for and to take part in the debate and decisions relating to the Education budget
(ii) Councilor Mrs Diamond and Councilor Jean Lammiman: pecuniary interests by virtue of the level of fees charged by the Harrow School for Young Musicians for the attendance of their children. The dispensations entitled them to remain for and to take part in the debate and decisions relating to the Education budget.
(iii) Councillor Shannon; a pecuniary interest by virtue of his spouse being employed as an, agency teacher within. Harrow schools. The dispensation entitled him to remain for and to take part in the debate and decisions relating; to me Education, budget
(iv) CounciBor Mrs Champagnie: a pecuniary interest by virtue of her management and, financial interests in a residential house for the elderly- The dispensation, entitled her to remain and take part ha the debate relating, to the Social Services budget
(2) SELF-BISPENiSATION IN RESPECT OF NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS fa the light of the dispensations for pecuniary interests allowed by the Secretary of State for the particular purpose of setting the Council Budget and Council, Tax at Council Meetings and at meetings of its Committees and Sub-Committees a number of Members holding non-pecuniary interests advised that they were exercising self-dispensations for the same purpose, under the relevant provisions, of the National Code of Conduct
(a) Membership of Another Organisation as a Coronal Representative
The following Member made a formal declaration of non-pecuniary interests further to his position as. a representative of the Council on other organisations..,
Councillor Fox by reason of Ms appointment to the Brent and Harrow Health Authority and Harrow Association of Disabled People.
(b) Miscellaneous Interests, Not Clear or Substantial
(i) Councillor Miss Bednell, in, respect of her reiationsMp to a recipient of Social Services' care for the elderly.
(ii) Councillor Currie, by reason of being an. Orange Badge holder for disabled parking.,
(iii) CounciEor Dighe, by reason of being the parent of a child in a, Harrow School. *
(iv) Councilor Mrs Graham, by reason of being the parent of a child in a, Harrow School. *
(v) The Mayor, Councillor Harrison, by reason of being an Orange Badge holder for disabled parking. CL98 VOL.6 COUNCIL
(vi) Councillor Ingram, by reason of being the parent of a child in a Harrow School. *
(vii) Councillor Jean Lammiman, by reason of being a parent of a child in receipt of equipment provided via Social Services.
(viii) Councillor Miss Lyne, by reason of her co-opted membership of the Harrow Citizens' Advice Bureau and her membership of the Management Committee of Carers' Support, Harrow.
(ix) Councillor Mote, by reason of his relationship to a recipient of Social Services' care for the elderly.
(x) Councillor Seymour, in respect of his relationship to a recipient of Social Services' assistance, who was additionally an Orange Badge holder for disabled parking.
(xi) Councillor Shah, by reasons of membership of the Harrow Anti-Racist Alliance (which he chaired) and the Harrow Council for Racial Equality and also by reason of being the parent of a child in a Harrow school. *
*[Note: Members having the specific interest of being the parent of a child in a local authority maintained school did not have an obligation to declare it, on specific advice from the Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions, that a general dispensation could be assumed but those recorded herewith volunteered the interest]. COUNCIL VOL.6 CL99
APPENDIX 1 [Resolution 102(2)}
MAJORITY GROUP BUDGET PROPOSAL BUDGET SUMMARY 1999-2000
£m Total requirement 185.14 Full Funding of Teachers- Pay 0.60 185.74 Less: Options for reducing net expenditure
ChiefExecutive 0.43 Education 1.27 Environmental Services 2.21 Social Services 1.63 5.54 180.20
Less: Other Reductions
Pay restriction (to 2%) 022 Price restriction (to 2%) 0.18 Reduce Pension contributions Q.75 Debt redemption 0.50 Car allowances 0.10 Single Status (reassessment of cost) 0.25 2.00 178.20
Less: General Fund Balances 3.50 174.70
LO CAL COUNCIL TAX
Budget Level 174.70
Less: Revenue Support Grant 67.05 National Non Domestic Rates 52.03 Council's Share of Collection Fund Surplus. 0.68 119.76 54.94"
Council Tax Benefit Adjustment 0.16 Local Demand on Collection Fund 55.10
Council Tax Base £80,726
Council Tax for Harrow Service £682.52
Increase 8.8% CL 100 VOL. 6 COUNCIL
APPENDIX 2 [Resolution 102(2)]
1999-00 Budget Summary
1998-99 1998-99 1999-00 Original Revised Original £ £ £ Local Demand - Borough Services
1 Development & Planning 1,717,780 1,745,720 1,696,780 2 Education, Arts & Leisure 99,463,610 101,514,220 102,686,570 3 Environment & Transport 24,825,170 25,383,240 24,364,130 4 Housing Services 5,347,250 . 6,458,790 8,135,940 5 Policy & Resources 8,644,940 9,766,080 9,474,090 6 Social Services & Health 45,820,320 47,550,670 48,080,900 7 Total Committee Budgets 185,819,070 192,418,720 194,438,410
8 Capital Financing Adjustments -15,284,200 -15,902,600 -16,059,300 9 Interest on Balances -5,740,100 -6,216,100 -5,805,400 10 Contingency Provision 8,359,260 499,000 6,834,216 1 1 Total - Baseline 173,154,030 170,799,020 179,407,926
12 Use of Funds -300,000 -300,000 13 Capitalisation -1,214,000 -1,214,000 -1,214,000 14 Adjustment to Balances -3,659,500 -1,304,490 -3,500,000 15 Total Net Expenditure 167,980,530 167,980,530 174,693,926
1 6 Contribution re Collection Fund Surplus/Deficit b/f -1,967,336 -1,967,336 -680,725 17 NNDR -47,956,260 -47,956,260 -52,026,889 18 Revenue Support Grant -67,793,300 -67,793,300 -66,520,152 1 9 Central Support Protection Grant -530,312 20 Council Tax Benefit Limitation 161,263 21 Local Demand on Collection Fund 50,263,634 50,263,634 55,097,111
Funds/Balances 22 Balances Brought Forward 7,058,661 8,883,004 7,578,514 23 Adjustment to Balances per line 14 -3,659,500 -1,304,490 -3,500,000 24 Balances Carried Forward 3,399,161 7,578,514 . 4,078,514
Council Tax 25 Harrow 627.19 627.19 682:52 26 London Fire and Civil Defence 25.59 25.59 27.57 27 Metropolitan Police 70.73 70.73 77.44 ' 28 Council Tax for Band D Equivalent 723.57 723. 51 757.53
29 Taxbase 80,141 80,726