Policy and Strategy Agenda 29 April 2008

ABERDEEN
CITY COUNCIL

To: Councillor Dean, Convener; and Councillors Cassie, Collie, Cooney, Crockett, Donnelly, Greig, Ironside, Kiddie, McCaig, May, Reynolds, John Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Kirsty West, Wisely and Yuill.

Town House,
ABERDEEN, 18th April, 2008

POLICY AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE

The Members of the POLICY AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE are requested to meet here in the Town House on TUESDAY, 29th APRIL, 2008 at the conclusion of the Policy and Strategy (Education) Committee which commences at 2.00pm.

RODERICK MACBEATH
HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

B U S I N E S S

REQUEST FOR DEPUTATION

1.1 To consider a request for a deputation - this request relates to item 7.1 on the agenda.

MINUTE, COMMITTEE BUSINESS AND MOTIONS LISTS

* 2.1 Minute of Previous Meeting of 4th March, 2008

* 2.2 Committee Business Statement

* 2.3 Motions List

MOTIONS

3.1 Notice of Motion by Councillor Cormie:-
“That’s this Council reviews, in liaison with Grampian Police and other partners, on how we manage Unauthorised Gypsy Traveller Encampments in Public Parks in the City”.

Background report by Head of Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

* 3.2 Notice of Motion by Councillor Cormie, referred by Council on 9th April, 2008

“ That the Policy and Strategy Committee review the management rules for parks and outdoor areas to require all dogs to be kept on a lead in Victoria Park, Westburn Park, Duthie Park, Union Terrace Gardens, Johnstone Gardens and parts of Hazlehead Park and Seaton Park”.

Background report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability

3.3 Notice of Motion by Councillor McDonald, referred by Council on 9th April, 2008:-

“ Aberdeen City Council rejects the upcoming North East post office consultation process as entirely unjust due to the fact that, to save a post office, a different one must be put forward for closure in its place. Furthermore, Council calls on Post Office Limited to withdraw these proposals and for the UK Government to support the post office network by restoring services which have previously been withdrawn, in order to create and sustain a vibrant post office network across the North East”.

3.4 Notice of Motion by Councillor Collie, referred by Council on 9th April, 2008:-

“This Council supports, encourages and contributes by putting in place efficient measures which ensures that the people of Aberdeen benefit from the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, by ensuring that sporting facilities such as ice rinks and swimming pools within Aberdeen provide direct benefit to up and coming aspiring competitors as well as the city’s Council Tax payers”.

3.5 Notice of Motion by Councillor Jennifer Stewart, referred by Council on 9th April, 2008:-

“That this Council consults with homeowners in the terraced dwellings in Hazlehead Road, Hazlehead Gardens, Hazlehead Terrace, Hazlehead Crescent, Hazlehead Place and Provost Graham Avenue to find out if they wish to purchase appropriate proportions of the adjacent Council-owned land as individual garden areas, and that this Council then produces a report with recommendations to give homeowners the opportunity to purchase individual plots of land”.

Background report by Head of Resources Development and Delivery (to follow)

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

* 4.1 Accountability for Performance - Report by Corporate Director for Strategic Leadership

COMMUNITY

* 5.1 Taking Forward the Government Economic Strategy (GES) : A Discussion Paper on Tackling Poverty Inequality and Deprivation in Scotland - Report by Head of Community Planning and Regeneration

TRANSPORT AND CONNECTIONS

6.1 The Aberdeen City Council (Bus Lanes in Aberdeen) (Amendment) Order 2008 - Report by Head of Democratic Services (to follow)

* 6.2 A96(T) Park and Ride Car Park, Dyce - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

* 6.3 NESTRANS Funded Schemes - Progress on 2007/08 Capital Programme, Capital Programme for 2008/09 and 2008/08 Award of Tender - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

* 6.4 Strategic Transportation Projects - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

LAND USE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

* 7.1 Management Rules for Burial Grounds and Cemeteries 2008 - Report by Head of Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

* 7.2 Authorisation of Environmental Health and Trading Standards Enforcement Staff - Report by Head of Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area)

* 7.3 (a) Plastic Bag Tax Update - Report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability
(b) Extract of Minute of Meeting of Planning Committee of 7th February, 2008

7.4 Implementation of Species Rich Grassland and Biodiversity Action Plan - Report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability (to follow)

* 7.5 Consultation on National Planning Framework 2 - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

* 7.6 Aberdeen Local Plan - Consideration of Objections to Proposed Modifications and Notice of Intention to Adopt - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendices 3 - 6

Would Members please note that copies of Appendices 1 and 2 of this report have been circulated separately to all Members of the Committee. Additional copies of the appendices are available for Members in the Members library and are also available on the website.

* 7.7 Consultation on Provisional Draft Structure Plan - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

SHELTER

* 8.1 Sustainable Building Developments for Council controlled Buildings and Developments - Report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability

* 8.2 ACCess Aberdeen - Report by Head of Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area)

HEALTH AND CARE

9.1 Grampian Joint Adult Health and Social Care Discharge Policy and Procedure – Report by Head of Planning and Policy for Adults (to follow)

MISCELLANEOUS

* 10.1 Appointment of Company for Securing Sponsorship - Report by Head of Corporate Communications

* 10.2 Appointment of Two Safeguarders - Report by Head of Democratic Services

* 10.3 Drinking in Public Places Byelaw - Temporary Suspension - Report by Head of Corporate Communications

* 10.4 Change Management Framework - Report by Corporate Director for Continuous Improvement

* 10.5 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Corporate Policy and Procedure - Dispensation of Standing Orders - Report by City Solicitor

ITEMS WHICH THE COMMITTEE MAY WISH TO CONSIDER IN PRIVATE

11.1 Hazlehead Golf Course - Shortleet/Expressions of Interest - Report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability (to follow)

* circulated herewith

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