Agenda for Council on Wednesday, 8th November, 2006, 7.00 pm

Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber

Contact: Stephen Addison  Tel: 0208 379 4097. E-mail:  stephen.addison@enfield.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

69.

MAYOR’S CHAPLAIN TO GIVE A BLESSING

The Mayor’s Chaplain to give a blessing.

Minutes:

The Mayor’s Chaplain, the Reverend John Paul gave a blessing on the Council.

70.

MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Minutes:

The Mayor made the following announcements:

 

1.         Death of Clive Goldwater

 

It is with regret that I remind members of the recent death of Clive Goldwater.

 

Clive was Mayor in 1981-1982 and prior to becoming Mayor he had represented the residents of Edmonton’s Church Street Ward for over 10 years.  Whilst he was a member he served on most of the Council’s Committees.  He lost his seat in 1994.  During his mayoralty he raised a huge amount of money for the Enfield Scanner Appeal, which was formed to purchase body scanners and other medical equipment for the benefit of patients in Enfield hospitals.   I along with former Mayors attended the funeral at the Western Synagogue Cemetery, Bulls Cross on Wednesday 18th October.

 

If anyone would like to make a donation in his memory the family have chosen the RNLI  Lifeboats Special Appeal.  My Secretary Rhoda Aldridge has the details.

 

2.         Death of  Mrs. Gwen Milner former Mayoress

 

I have also been advised of the death of Mrs Gwen Milner last Wednesday.  She was Phyllis Oborn’s sister and was her Mayoress in 1982/83. 

 

Would you all please stand as a mark of respect.

 

3.            Forthcoming Events

 

Do you enjoy singing carols? If you do please Come along to St. Paul’s Church, Winchmore Hill on Thursday 7th December any time from 4.00p.m. - 8.00p.m.   Please join in as many or as few carols as you like and help to raise money for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. 

 

I will be holding the annual Christmas Party at Forty Hall on Saturday 9th December.   We plan to have Carols by the Christmas Tree and Festive Fayre. The Ice Rink will be open for those of you who would like to skate.

 

The Mayor’s Charity Dinner and Dance will be held on Friday 16th March 2007 at Trios.

 

4.         Enfield in Bloom wins the Wakefield Cup

 

Enfield in Bloom has been awarded the much-coveted ‘Wakefield Trophy’ in the London Garden Society Awards this year for accumulating the highest points in classes entered making them overall winners.

 

I would like to welcome and thank Mr & Mrs Lushey, Mr Fletcher and Mrs Fernandez and her daughter who have joined us this evening.   They have all worked particularly hard this year but have succeeded admirably with their determination in both the Enfield and London in Bloom Competitions.

 

With their contribution we have won this prestigious trophy.  I would also like to thank Karen Gurrey Enfield in Bloom Co-ordinator and Graham Deal the Chairman of Enfield in Bloom for all their hard work.

71.

Personal Statement made by Councillor E Smith

Minutes:

Councillor E Smith addressed the Council regarding the comments he made at the last Council meeting and made the following statement:

 

“The term liar has several shades of meaning.  In common parlance it means a low and habitually dishonest person.  It was never my intention to categorise either the Labour group or indivual members of it in this way and I therefore unreservedly apologise for any offence caused.”

72.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 94 KB

To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the Council meeting held on 20 September 2006.

Minutes:

AGREED that the minutes of the meeting held on 20 September 2006 be agreed and signed as a correct record.

 

NOTED the update given by Councillor Barker, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services on Minute Number 53 – Fair Care Motion (Agenda Item No. 18.1), confirming that he had received a response from one of the Borough’s MP’s and he hoped that the others would respond.

73.

APOLOGIES

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bond, Kaye and Pearce.  Apologies for lateness were received from Councillor Taylor.

74.

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS pdf icon PDF 58 KB

Members of the Council are invited to identify any personal or prejudicial interests relevant to items on the agenda. Please refer to the guidance note attached to the agenda.

Minutes:

NOTED the declaration of interests set out below made at the meeting in respect of the items indicated:

 

Item No. 14.2 – Motions

 

Councillor Hurer declared a personal and prejudicial interest, as he owned a property in the area with the benefit of the restricted covenant.

 

Item No. 14.4 – Motions

 

Councillor Brett declared a personal interest being a member of the Primary Care Trust.  Councillor Anolue declared a personal interest being a midwife at the North Middlesex Hospital.

 

Item No. 10 – Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint Waste Development Plan

 

Councillor Lappage declared a personal and prejudicial as her husband was employed by North London Waste.

75.

School Admission Appeals - Appointment of Panel Members pdf icon PDF 75 KB

To receive the report of the Director of Education, Children’s Services and Leisure proposing to streamline the Council process for the appointment of School Appeal Panel members.

 

The report is to be considered at the Constitution Review Group meeting on 2 November 2006.

Minutes:

NOTED that consideration of the report had been deferred at the Constitution Review Group meeting held on 2 November 2006.  The report had therefore been withdrawn from this agenda and would be considered at a future Council meeting.

76.

Gambling Act 2005:- Statement of Principles, Resolution not to issue casino licences, Setting of fees and Delegation of small society lottery registrations pdf icon PDF 98 KB

To receive the report of Director of Environment, Street Scene and Parks outlining how the Council proposes to meet the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005 that will be fully implemented on 1 September 2007.  The council, as licensing authority, will be required to issue licences and permits under the Act. The Council is also required to prepare, consult upon and agree (and subsequently publish by 3 January 2007) a Statement of Principles (Licensing Policy) under section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Neville moved and Councillor E Savva seconded the report of Director of Environment, Street Scene and Parks (No. 149) outlining how the Council proposes to meet the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005 that will be fully implemented on 1 September 2007. 

 

NOTED that the council, as licensing authority, will be required to issue licences and permits under the Act.  The Council was also required to prepare, consult upon and agree (and subsequently publish by 3 January 2007) a Statement of Principles (Licensing Policy) under section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005.

 

AGREED

 

1.                  To approve the statement of principles shown in Appendix 1.

 

2.                  To resolve not to issue casino premises licences with immediate effect.

 

3.                  To agree delegation for the setting of fees for premises licences to ‘authorised persons’ as listed in Appendix 2.

 

4.                  To delegate the responsibility for the registration of small society lotteries to the Licensing Committee and ‘authorised persons’ as listed in Appendix 2.

 

Resolutions 1, 3 and 4 above were agreed unanimously by the Council.  Resolution 2 was put to the vote with 49 in favour of the recommendation and 8 against.

77.

Broomfield House pdf icon PDF 182 KB

To receive the report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources updating Members on the Lands Tribunal application for consent to modify the restrictive covenants at Broomfield House and seeking approval to the capital funding for the refurbishment proposals.

 

The report is to be considered at the Cabinet meeting on 1 November 2006.

Minutes:

NOTED that consideration of the report had been withdrawn from this agenda.

78.

Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint Waste Development Plan pdf icon PDF 67 KB

To receive the report of Director of Environment, Street Scene and Parks seeking the approval of Council for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the production of the North London Joint Waste Development Plan Document (JWDPD).

Minutes:

Councillor Neville moved and Councillor E Savva seconded the report of the Director of Environment, Street Scene and Parks (No. 150) seeking the approval of Council for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the production of the North London Joint Waste Development Plan Document (JWDPD).

 

AGREED to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the production of a Joint Waste Development Plan Document (JWDPD) between the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest, and endorses the involvement of Enfield Council in the preparation of the JWDPD.

79.

Recruitment of Chief Executive and Director of Finance & Resources – Enfield Homes (ALMO) pdf icon PDF 66 KB

To receive the report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources seeking the Council’s endorsement to the process for the recruitment and appointment of the two posts of Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Resources for Enfield Homes, the Council’s Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) for housing.

Minutes:

Councillor Laban moved and Councillor Fallart seconded the report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (No. 143) seeking the Council’s endorsement to the process for the recruitment and appointment of the two posts of Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Resources for Enfield Homes, the Council’s Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) for housing.

 

NOTED

 

1.                  The view of Councillor Oykener that the proposed two stage recruitment process could lead to conflict and a difference of opinion between the Shadow Board and the Council. 

 

2.                  That Councillor Buckland was concerned that the proposed process was different to that originally described to the Shadow Board, the Shadow Board believed they were interviewing candidates and making an appointment.

 

AGREED that the Council endorses the process set out in the report for the recruitment and appointment of the posts of Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Resources for Enfield Homes, the Council’s Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) for housing.

80.

Integrated Commissioning Strategy for Children's Services pdf icon PDF 78 KB

To receive the report of the Director of Education, Children’s Services and Leisure presenting an Integrated Commissioning Strategy for Children’s Services for the Cabinet’s consideration and approval.

 

The report is to be considered at the Cabinet meeting on 1 November 2006.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Vince moved and Councillor E Hayward seconded the report of the Director of Education, Children’s Services and Leisure (No.143) presenting an Integrated Commissioning Strategy for Children’s Services for the Cabinet’s consideration and approval.

 

NOTED that the report was endorsed at the Cabinet meeting held on 1 November 2006.

 

AGREED to adopt the Integrated Commissioning Strategy for Children’s Services. 

81.

COUNCILLORS’ QUESTION TIME pdf icon PDF 136 KB

13.1    Urgent Questions (Part 4 - Paragraph 9.2.(b) of Constitution – Page 4-9)

 

With the permission of the Mayor, questions on urgent issues may be tabled with the proviso of a subsequent written response if the issue requires research or is considered by the Mayor to be minor.

 

Please note that the Mayor will decide whether a question is urgent or not.  The definition of an urgent question is “An issue which could not reasonably have been foreseen or anticipated prior to the deadline for the submission of questions and which needs to be considered before the next meeting of the Council.”

 

A supplementary question is not permitted.

 

13.2            Councillors’ Questions (Part 4 – Paragraph 9.2(a) of Constitution – Page 4 - 8)

 

The fourteen questions and responses are attached to the agenda.

Minutes:

1.         Urgent Questions

 

NOTED the receipt of an urgent question from Councillor Headley. The Mayor confirmed that he had decided not to take the question as it did not meet the criteria for urgency.  The Mayor confirmed that the Borough Secretary would write to Councillor Headley with a response.

 

2.            Questions by Councillors

 

NOTED

 

1.         the 14 questions, on the Council’s agenda, which received a written reply by the relevant Cabinet Member.

 

2.         the following supplementary questions received for the questions indicated below:

 

Question 1

 

Councillor R Hayward to Councillor Neville, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene:

“What do these proceedings mean for the residents of Southgate Ward?”

 

Reply from Councillor Neville:

“The Southgate and Winchmore Hill controlled parking zone reviews undertaken last year are not affected by this process.  Any other proposed changes to CPZ boundaries will not be progressed until the strategic parking review has been undertaken.  We acknowledge that we have serious problems with growth of traffic, we need to encourage the use of public transport, but there is no easy solution.  We have a duty to review parking in a coordinated way and we need a long-term solution.  I can assure residents in Southgate and Winchmore Hill that the reviews of their CPZ’s will go ahead.”

 

Question 3

 

Councillor Pipe to Councillor Neville, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene:

“Can he provide an update on the actions related to fireworks?”

 

Reply from Councillor Neville:

“This seasons joint Council / Police firework patrols are proving successful with fewer incidents, a total of 14 fixed penalty notices have been issued.  I would like to thank officers for responding to calls late at night.  I am pleased with the success of the group and the publicity in the media for leading the way in London in dealing with this nuisance.  Some large fireworks have been recovered which could cause injury.  One handed in by the Mayor was legal, however I will be making representations on the inappropriate fireworks that can be legally sold to the public.”

 

Question 8

 

Councillor Georgiou to Councillor Rye, Leader of the Council:

“David Burrowes MP has produced a leaflet that incorrectly named a park as having green flag status, will Councillor Rye apologise for this error?

 

Reply from Councillor Rye:

“I have no locus for leaflets produced by David Burrowes, I am sure the debate on the tabled motion will help on this issue.”

 

Question 11

 

Councillor Rodin to Councillor Lavender, Deputy Leader of the Council:

“Would he agree with me that it would be inappropriate for Members to use the ground floor car park at the Civic Centre for private use and can he confirm why his car was parked there on 12, 13, 16, 20 and 31 October as well as on 1 and 6 November?”

 

Reply from Councillor Lavender:

“I am at the Civic Centre most days on Council business and on 4 of the days you have highlighted I was in hospital receiving unplanned treatment.  I would be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81.

82.

MOTIONS

14.1In the name of Councillor Rye:

 

Enfield Council believes that the Government’s proposals to grant the Mayor of London greater powers will undermine the authority of London’s boroughs and damage democracy in London by taking decision-making away from local communities and their locally- elected representatives.

 

This Council further believes that the Government’s proposals giving the Mayor greater powers over planning and housing will erode the role of borough’s planning and development control committees in making decisions about what is built and will reduce the extent to which local people can influence what is built in their neighbourhoods, and will see planning decisions imposed on communities by the Mayor of London.

 

Enfield Council resolves to:

 

(a) make representations about its concerns and opposition to the Government’s proposal to grant further powers to the Mayor in the formal Consultation process;

(b) write to the local MPs and GLA member to ask them to raise these concerns in Parliament and at the London Assembly; and

(c) work with other London Boroughs through the ALG in lobbying against these proposals.”

 

14.2    In the name of Councillor Rodin

 

“This Council is mindful of the concerns of residents that Broomfield Park should remain protected from commercial activities by covenant. 

 

It therefore resolves that if it is successful in persuading the Lands Tribunal to amend the existing covenant on 5 acres of the park (including Broomfield House), it will immediately instruct the Council’s Legal Department to draw up a new covenant that will ensure that commercial activity can only be carried on in the area covered by the footprint of Broomfield House and the proposed extension to Broomfield House”.

 

14.3    In the name of Councillor Charalambous

 

“This Council accepts that there is a connection between the large rise in the levels of worklessness in parts of Enfield (particularly the east and south of the borough) and the significant reduction in the Council resource made available for regeneration and employment creation since 2002. 

 

It therefore resolves to significantly increase the amount of Council resources for regeneration as part of its 2007 budget process.”

 

14.4    In the name of Councillor McGregor

 

“Council acknowledges the need to reconfigure local health services and to redistribute the provision of non-essential services into the community. However Enfield Council believes that a fully functional District General Hospital with an A and E and Women’s and Children’s services should be retained on the Chase Farm site in order to ensure timely, safe and appropriate health care for all Enfield residents.”

Minutes:

14.1In the name of Councillor Rye:

 

Enfield Council believes that the Government’s proposals to grant the Mayor of London greater powers will undermine the authority of London’s boroughs and damage democracy in London by taking decision-making away from local communities and their locally- elected representatives.

 

This Council further believes that the Government’s proposals giving the Mayor greater powers over planning and housing will erode the role of borough’s planning and development control committees in making decisions about what is built and will reduce the extent to which local people can influence what is built in their neighbourhoods, and will see planning decisions imposed on communities by the Mayor of London.

 

Enfield Council resolves to:

 

(a) make representations about its concerns and opposition to the Government’s proposal to grant further powers to the Mayor in the formal Consultation process;

(b) write to the local MPs and GLA member to ask them to raise these concerns in Parliament and at the London Assembly; and

(c) work with other London Boroughs through the ALG in lobbying against these proposals.”

 

Councillor Rye moved and Councillor Neville seconded the above motion.

 

After a lengthy debate the motion was put to the vote with the following result:

 

For:           31

Against:    23

 

AGREED that the above motion be approved by the Council.

 

14.2    In the name of Councillor Rodin

 

“This Council is mindful of the concerns of residents that Broomfield Park should remain protected from commercial activities by covenant. 

 

It therefore resolves that if it is successful in persuading the Lands Tribunal to amend the existing covenant on 5 acres of the park (including Broomfield House), it will immediately instruct the Council’s Legal Department to draw up a new covenant that will ensure that commercial activity can only be carried on in the area covered by the footprint of Broomfield House and the proposed extension to Broomfield House”.

 

Councillor Rodin informed the Council that he wished to withdraw the motion.

 

14.3    In the name of Councillor Charalambous

 

“This Council accepts that there is a connection between the large rise in the levels of worklessness in parts of Enfield (particularly the east and south of the borough) and the significant reduction in the Council resource made available for regeneration and employment creation since 2002. 

 

It therefore resolves to significantly increase the amount of Council resources for regeneration as part of its 2007 budget process.”

 

Councillor Charalambous moved and Councillor Rodin seconded the above motion.

 

After a lengthy debate the motion was put to the vote with the following result:

 

For:           25

Against:    30

 

AGREED that the above motion be not carried by the Council.

 

14.4    In the name of Councillor McGregor

 

“Council acknowledges the need to reconfigure local health services and to redistribute the provision of non-essential services into the community. However Enfield Council believes that a fully functional District General Hospital with an A and E and Women’s and Children’s services should be retained on the Chase Farm site in order to ensure timely, safe  ...  view the full minutes text for item 82.

83.

MEMBERSHIPS

To confirm the following changes to committee memberships:

 

15.1    Enfield Council Working Group on the Olympic and Paralympic Games

 

Councillor McCannah to replace Councillor Hurer.

 

15.2         Leaseholder Forum

 

Councillor. Laban to replace Councillor Hurer as Chairman.

 

15.3         Staff Appeals Panel

 

Councillor Hurer to fill vacancy

 

15.4         Tenant Participation Working Group

 

Councillor Laban to replace Councillor Hurer as Chairman and Councillor Fallart to replace Councillor Andrew.

 

15.5         Local Joint Group

 

Councillor Fallart to fill vacancy

 

15.6         Staff Appeals Panel

 

Councillor Hurer to fill vacancy

Minutes:

AGREED the following changes to committee memberships:

 

1.         Enfield Council Working Group on the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Councillor McCannah to replace Councillor Hurer.

 

2.            Leaseholder Forum

Councillor Laban to replace Councillor Hurer as Chairman.

 

3.         Staff Appeals Panel

Councillor Hurer to fill vacancy.

 

4.         Tenant Participation Working Group

Councillor Laban to replace Councillor Hurer as Chairman and Councillor Fallart to replace Councillor Andrew.

 

5.         Local Joint Group

Councillor Fallart to fill vacancy.

 

6.            Planning Committee

Councillor T. Smith to replace Councillor Lamprecht.

 

7.         School Appeal Panel

To appoint Mr Stephen Parkin, Mrs Williams Browne, Ms Michelle Winter, Mr Paul Adams, Mrs Patricia Alder, Mrs Sharon Margolis, Mrs L Sanders as Educations Members. To appoint Mrs Marilyn Berk as a Lay Member

 

8.            Standards Committee

Councillor E. Smith to replace Councillor Boast.

 

9.            Licensing Committee

Councillor Fallart to fill vacancy.

84.

NOMINATIONS TO OUTSIDE BODIES

To confirm the following changes to nominations to outside bodies:

 

16.1         London Housing Unit Executive Sub-Committee

 

Councillor Laban to replace Councillor Hurer.

 

16.2         London Councils (formerly ALG) - Merger of Culture and Tourism and 2012 Forum

 

Councillor Jackson with Councillor Dey as Deputy.

 

16.3         London Councils (formerly ALG ) Housing Forum

 

Councillor Laban to replace Councillor Hurer.

 

16.4         Edmonton United Charities

 

Councillor Ford to be nominated until Nov. 2010.

 

16.5         Enfield Church Trust for Girls

 

To extend the appointment of Mr G Eustance until November 2010.

 

16.6         Safer & Stronger Communities Board

 

Councillor Hurer to replace Councillor McCannah.

 

16.7         Adult Persons Champion

 

Councillor Boast to replace Councillor Jukes

Minutes:

AGREED the following changes to outside bodies:

 

1.            London Housing Unit Executive Sub-Committee

Councillor Laban to replace Councillor Hurer

 

2.            London Councils (formerly ALG) - Merger of Culture and Tourism and 2012 Forum

Councillor Jackson with Councillor Dey as Deputy.

 

3.            London Councils (formerly ALG) Housing Forum

Councillor Laban to replace Councillor Hurer.

 

4.            Edmonton United Charities

Councillor Ford to be nominated until November 2010.

 

5.         Enfield Church Trust for Girls

To extend the appointment of Mr G Eustance until November 2010.

 

6.         Safer & Stronger Communities Board

Councillor Hurer to replace Councillor McCannah.

 

7.         Adult Persons Champion

Councillor Boast to replace Councillor Jukes.

 

8.         Belling Educational Foundation

Councillor E. Savva to replace Mr John Egan.

85.

CALLED IN DECISIONS

None received.

Minutes:

None received.

86.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Council will be held on Wednesday 24 January 2006 at 7.00 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

Minutes:

NOTED that the next meeting of the Council was to be held on Wednesday 24 January 2006 at 7.00 p.m. at the Civic Centre.