Interim Council Agenda 30 May 2007

ABERDEEN
CITY COUNCIL

Town House,
ABERDEEN, 21st May, 2007

COUNCIL MEETING

The Members of ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL are requested to meet here in the Town House on WEDNESDAY, 30th MAY, 2007 at 10.00am.

HAZEL SPALDING
HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

B U S I N E S S

ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

MOTIONS
These Motions were referred to the Environment & Infrastructure Committee by the Council on 25th April, 2007 and it is proposed that they be referred to the relevant Committees in the new structure.

a. Motion by Councillor Hunter
“That the appropriate Committee consider erecting signs at the Beach near Footdee warning the public that there is radioactive discharge in the area”.

b. Motion by Councillor Hunter
“That the appropriate Committee look at the possibility of resurfacing the Castlegate to make it easier for members of the public to walk on and in particular disabled people”.

c. Motion by Councillor Rattray
“Request the Council to bring forward options to deal with the “dumping” of tyres in and around the city”.

BUSINESS

* 1. Examination and Possible Extension of Controlled Parking Zone - Garthdee - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South)

* 2. Results of the Informal Consultation for the proposed Controlled Parking Zone in the George Street Area - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South)

* 3. Various Small Scale Traffic Management and Development Associated Proposals (not yet consulted on) - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South)

* 4. NESTRANS Funded Schemes - 2006/07 Update and Future Programme - Report by Head of Service, Planning and Infrastructure

* 5. Cycling Programme (CWSS Budget) for Implementation 2007/2008 - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South)

* 6. Flood Prevention Scheme - Glashieburn - Report by Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services (South

* 7. Green Paper - EU Maritime Policy Consultation - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

* 8. Bird Proofing/Gulls in the City Centre Progress Report - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central)

* 9. Co-Mingled Collection of Garden and Food Waste - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (North)

* 10. Air Quality Action Plan and Review of Assessment Update - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central)

* 11. New Legislation - Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 - Authorisation of Officers under Section 107 and Section 198 - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central)

* 12.Proposal for the amendment of the Council’s Food Safety Enforcement Policy - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central)

* 13. Adoption of New Standard Petroleum Licensing Conditions - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central)

* 14. Communities in Bloom 2007 - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South)

* 15. State of the Environment Report 2007 - Report by Head of Service, Economic and Environmental Sustainability

GENERAL BUSINESS

* 16. Appointment List
Would Members please note that this is a standing item on each agenda – Members are encouraged to fill in the blanks.

* 17. Scottish Enterprise Grampian – Appointment of Board Membership

* 18. Invitation to Mental Health and Substance Misuse Conference, Thursday 21st June, 2007, The George Hotel, Edinburgh

STANDARDS AND SCRUTINY

* 19. Audit Progress Report 2006/2007 - Report by Henderson Loggie

* 20. Performance Review of the Community Equipment and Adaptations Service - Follow-up Study 2005/2006 - Report by Henderson Loggie

* 21. Commissioning Community Care Services for Older People - Follow-up Review 2005/2006 - Report by Henderson Loggie

* 22. Risk Management 2005/2006 - Report by Henderson Loggie

* 23.Housing Rents 2005/2006 - Report by Henderson Loggie

* 24. Review of Council Tax 2005/2006 - Report by Henderson Loggie

* 25. Priorities and Risks Framework - Report by Henderson Loggie

* 26.Internal Audit Plan 2007/08 - Report by Internal Audit Manager

REPORTS NOT FOR PUBLICATION

27. Property Disposals – Report by Internal Audit Manager (to follow)

* circulated herewith

Should you require any further information about this agenda, please contact Roddy MacBeath ((52) 3054) or David Wemyss ((52) 2523) for matters regarding Environment and Infrastructure or Murray Scott ((52) 2988) for matters regarding Standards and Scrutiny