AGENDA

 

 

Ordinary Council Meeting

 

25 June 2019

 

Time:

6pm

Location:

Administration and Civic Centre

244 Vincent Street, Leederville

 

 

 

David MacLennan

Chief Executive Officer

 


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DISCLAIMER

No responsibility whatsoever is implied or accepted by the City of Vincent (City) for any act, omission, statement or intimation occurring during Council Briefings or Council Meetings.  The City disclaims any liability for any loss however caused arising out of reliance by any person or legal entity on any such act, omission, statement or intimation occurring during Council Briefings or Council Meetings.  Any person or legal entity who acts or fails to act in reliance upon any statement, act or omission made in a Council Briefing or Council Meeting does so at their own risk.

In particular and without derogating in any way from the broad disclaimer above, in any discussion regarding any planning or development application or application for a licence, any statement or intimation of approval made by an Elected Member or Employee of the City during the course of any meeting is not intended to be and is not to be taken as notice of approval from the City.  The City advises that anyone who has any application lodged with the City must obtain and should only rely on WRITTEN CONFIRMATION of the outcome of the application, and any conditions attaching to the decision made by the Council in respect of the application.

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PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING TIME

The City of Vincent Local Law Relating to Meeting Procedures prescribes the procedure for persons to ask questions or make public statements relating to a matter affecting the City, either verbally or in writing, at a Council meeting.

Questions or statements made at an Ordinary Council meeting can relate to matters that affect the City.  Questions or statements made at a Special Meeting of the Council must only relate to the purpose for which the meeting has been called.

1.    Shortly after the commencement of the meeting, the Presiding Member will ask members of the public to come forward to address the Council and to give their name and the suburb in which they reside or, where a member of the public is representing the interests of a business, the suburb in which that business is located and Agenda Item number (if known).

2.    Public speaking time will be strictly limited to three (3) minutes per member of the public.

3.    Members of the public are encouraged to keep their questions/statements brief to enable everyone who desires to ask a question or make a statement to have the opportunity to do so.

4.    Public speaking time is declared closed when there are no further members of the public who wish to speak.

5.    Questions/statements are to be directed to the Presiding Member and are to be made politely in good faith and are not to be framed in such a way as to reflect adversely or be defamatory on a Council Member or City Employee.

6.    Where the Presiding Member is of the opinion that a member of the public is making a statement at a Council meeting, that does not affect the City, he may ask the person speaking to promptly cease.

7.    Questions/statements and any responses will be summarised and included in the Minutes of the Council meeting.

8.    Where practicable, responses to questions will be provided at the meeting.  Where the information is not available or the question cannot be answered, it will be “taken on notice” and a written response will be sent by the Chief Executive Officer to the person asking the question.  A copy of the reply will be included in the Agenda of the next Ordinary meeting of the Council.

9.    It is not intended that public speaking time should be used as a means to obtain information that would not be made available if it was sought from the City’s records under Section 5.94 of the Local Government Act 1995 or the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1992. The CEO will advise the member of the public that the information may be sought in accordance with the FOI Act 1992.

 

RECORDING AND WEBSTREAMING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

·         All Ordinary and Special Council Meetings are electronically recorded except when the Council resolves to go behind closed doors;

·         All recordings are retained as part of the City's records in accordance with the General Disposal Authority for Local Government Records produced by the Public Records Office;

·         A copy of the recorded proceedings and/or a transcript of a particular section or all of a Council meeting is available in accordance with Policy No. 4.2.4 – Council Meetings – Recording and Web Streaming.

·         Ordinary Meetings of Council and Council Briefings are streamed live on the internet in accordance with the City’s Policy – 4.2.4 - Council Meetings Recording and Web Streaming. It is another way the City is striving for transparency and accountability in what we do.

·         The live stream can be accessed from http://webcast.vincent.wa.gov.au/video.php

·         Images of the public gallery are not included in the webcast, however the voices of people in attendance may be captured and streamed.

·         If you have any issues or concerns with the live streaming of meetings, please contact the City’s Manager Governance and Risk on 08 9273 6538.

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

Order Of Business

 

1          Declaration of Opening / Acknowledgement of Country. 7

2          Apologies / Members on Leave of Absence. 7

3          (A) Public Question Time and Receiving of Public Statements. 7

(B) Response to Previous Public Questions Taken On Notice. 7

4          Applications for Leave of Absence. 7

5          The Receiving of Petitions, Deputations and Presentations. 7

6          Confirmation of Minutes. 7

7          Announcements by the Presiding Member (Without Discussion) 7

8          Declarations of Interest 7

9          Planning and Place. 8

9.1             No. 14 (Lot: 1; SP: 12592) Orange Avenue, Perth - Second Storey Addition and Alterations to Single Dwelling. 8

9.2             Nos. 539 - 545 (Lots: 9, 10 and 30; D/P: 1477 and 49374) Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley - Eight Storey Mixed Use Development 32

9.3             No. 160-166 (Lot No's: 32, 33, 34, 201 and 202) Palmerston Street, Perth - Change of Use to Motel and Addition of 11 Motel Rooms and Restaurant/Cafe. 251

9.4             No. 11 (Lot: 4; S/P: 7727) Douglas Street, Perth - SAT S.31 Reconsideration - Proposed Change of Use to Unlisted Use (Dog Day Care) 401

9.5             Nos. 77 & 79 (Lots: 3 & 4; D/P: 7680) Anzac Road, Mount Hawthorn - Amendment to Development Approval for Six Grouped Dwellings. 482

9.6             Mount Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan. 516

9.7             Place Plan Minor Annual Review. 538

10        Infrastucture and Environment 688

10.1           Waste Strategy Project 2 - Bulk Hard Waste (Junk) Service Options Appraisal 688

10.2           Minor Parking Restriction Improvements/Amendments. 696

10.3           North Perth Precinct Traffic Study. 701

11        Community and Business Services. 715

11.1           Investment Report as at 31 May 2019. 715

11.2           Authorisation of Expenditure for the Period 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2019. 724

11.3           Financial Statements as at 31 May 2019. 749

11.4           Adoption of 2019/20 Annual Budget [ABSOLUTE MAJORITY DECISION REQUIRED] 836

11.5           Amendments to the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2007. 947

11.6           City Homelessness Framework Committee - Draft Action Plan. 1004

11.7           Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. - Litis Stadium Lease - Progress Report 1020

12        Chief Executive Officer 1026

12.1           Corporate Business Plan Progress Update. 1026

12.2           Community Budget Submissions 2019/20. 1033

12.3           Monthly review of policies in accordance with the City's Policy Review Plan. 1058

12.4           Termination of Multicultural Services Centre of WA's sub lease of the wellness centre at Woodville Reserve, 10 Farmer Street, North Perth. 1073

12.5           Annual review of Council delegations. 1076

12.6           Appointment of an alternative member for the Mindarie Regional Council meeting - 4 July 2019  1195

12.7           Report and minutes of Audit Committee meeting held on 11 June 2019. 1197

12.8           Information Bulletin. 1218

13        Motions of Which Previous Notice Has Been Given. 1255

13.1           Notice of Motion - Mayor Cole - Request to Modify Delegated Authority Register for Waiving Cash-in-Lieu of Car Parking for up to Five Bays. 1255

14        Questions by Members of Which Due Notice Has Been Given (Without Discussion) 1256

Nil

15        Representation on Committees and Public Bodies. 1256

16        Urgent Business. 1256

Nil

17        Confidential Items/Matters For Which The Meeting May Be Closed. 1256

Nil

18        Closure. 1256

 

 

 


1            Declaration of Opening / Acknowledgement of Country

“The City of Vincent would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging”.

2            Apologies / Members on Leave of Absence

Nil

3            (A)         Public Question Time and Receiving of Public Statements

  (B)         Response to Previous Public Questions Taken On Notice

4            Applications for Leave of Absence

4.1          Cr Jonathan Hallett requests a leave of absence from the 19 June 2019 to 3 July 2019 due to personal commitments.

 

4.2          Cr Susan Gontaszewski requests a leave of absence from 8 July 2019 to 21 July 2019 due to personal commitments.

5            The Receiving of Petitions, Deputations and Presentations

6            Confirmation of Minutes

Ordinary Meeting - 28 May 2019

7            Announcements by the Presiding Member (Without Discussion)

8            Declarations of Interest

8.1          Mayor Emma Cole disclosed an impartiality interest in Item 5.5 - Nos. 77 & 79 (Lots: 3 & 4; D/P: 7680) Anzac Road, Mount Hawthorn. The extent of her interest is that Mayor Cole is an owner/occupier located on the right of way on which the proposed group dwelling will be located. The property is not a neighbouring or adjoining property and is not in the area that the revised application was advertised.

 

8.2          Cr Dan Loden declared an impartiality interest in Item 7.7 - Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. - Litis Stadium Lease - Progress Report. The extent of his interest in the matter is that Cr Loden plays indoor soccer with people who are members of the club and executive.

 

8.3         Mayor Emma Cole disclosed an impartiality interest in Item 8.2 - Community Budget Submissions 2019/20. The extent of her interest is that a number of submitters are known to me, through our children’s school connections and a friend through a playgroup association.

 

8.4         Cr Alex Castle disclosed a financial interest in Item 8.2 Item 8.2 - Community Budget Submissions 2019/20. The extent of her interest is that one of the budget submitters, Anne Chapple, is a committee member of the Friends of Anzac Cottage, which is a client of my business.

 

8.5          Cr Dan Loden declared an impartiality interest in Item 8.2 - Community Budget Submissions 2019/20. The extent of his interest in the matter is that Irma Lachman supported Cr Loden’s campaign in 2015 as a volunteer.


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9            Planning and Place

9.1          No. 14 (Lot: 1; SP: 12592) Orange Avenue, Perth - Second Storey Addition and Alterations to Single Dwelling

TRIM Ref:                  D19/40441

Author:                     Clair Morrison, Urban Planner

Authoriser:                John Corbellini, Executive Director Development Services

Ward:                        South

Attachments:             1.       Consultation and Location Map

2.       Development Application Plans

3.       Applicant's Justification

4.       Administration's Response to Summary of Submissions

5.       Applicant's Response to Summary of Submissions

6.       Determination Advice Notes  

 

 

Recommendation:

That Council, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and the Metropolitan Region Scheme, APPROVES the development application for a Second Storey Addition to a Single Dwelling at No. 14 (Lot: 1; SP: 12592) Orange Avenue, Perth in accordance with the plans shown in Attachment 2, subject to the following conditions, with the associated determination advice notes in Attachment 6:

1.       Extent of Approval

This approval only relates to the ‘PROPOSED ADDITION’ and ‘PROPOSED UPPER FLOOR’ to Single Dwelling shown on the approved plans dated 13 May 2019 and does not relate to the ‘PROPOSED SPA’, ‘TIMBER DECK’, ‘EXISTING STUDIO/SHED’ or any other development on the lot, and does not relate to the use of the site for anything other than a Single Dwelling;

2.       Landscaping

2.1     A detailed landscape and reticulation plan for the development site and adjoining road verge to the City’s satisfaction is be lodged with and approved by the City prior to commencement of the development. The plan shall be drawn to a scale of 1:100 and show the following:

·       The location and type of existing and proposed trees and plants, with the proposed tree in the front setback area to be based on the City’s tree selection tool;

·       Areas to be irrigated or reticulated; and

·       The provision of a minimum 30 percent Canopy Coverage and the inclusion of an additional tree, within the front setback area, as defined by the City’s Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form; and

2.2     All works shown in the plans as identified in Condition 2.1 above shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved plans to the City’s satisfaction, prior to occupation or use of the development and shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the City at the expense of the owners/occupiers;

3.       External Fixtures

All external fixtures and building plant, including air conditioning units, piping, ducting and water tanks, shall be located so as to minimise any visual and noise impact on surrounding landowners, and shall be screened from view from the street, and surrounding properties to the satisfaction of the City; and

4.       Stormwater

All stormwater produced on the subject land shall be retained on site, by suitable means to the full satisfaction of the City.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider an application for development approval for a second storey addition and alterations to an existing Single Dwelling at No. 14 Orange Avenue, Perth (subject site).

PROPOSAL:

The application proposes ground floor alterations and a second storey addition to an existing Single Dwelling.

Background:

Landowner:

Derek Bower

Applicant:

Derek Bower

Date of Application:

2 August 2018

Zoning:

MRS:    Urban

LPS2:    Zone: Residential         R Code: R50

Built Form Area:

Residential

Existing Land Use:

Single Dwelling

Proposed Use Class:

P

Lot Area:

362 square metres

Right of Way (ROW):

Yes – 3 metres wide, drained and sealed

Heritage List:

No

 

The subject site is located at No. 14 Orange Avenue, Perth, as shown in the location plan included as Attachment 1. The site is bound by Orange Avenue to the west, a right of way to the east and residential properties to the north and south. The subject site comprises of an existing single storey dwelling, which shares a common wall and roof with No. 16 Orange Avenue.

 

Orange Avenue has been developed with predominantly ‘terrace style’ single storey single houses and grouped dwellings. There are two storey developments including multiple dwellings and commercial developments within the broader area. There are a number of Heritage Listed dwellings located to the east of the subject site (fronting Lake Street) on the opposite side of the right of way.

 

The subject site is zoned Residential with a density code of R50 under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (LPS2). The subject site is located within the ‘Residential’ Built Form Area under the City’s Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form (Built Form Policy) and has been assessed against the applicable standards and requirements of the policy.

 

A previous development application was presented to Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 4 April 2018. The application was deferred by Council to enable the applicant time to address Council’s concerns relating to streetscape, setbacks, bulk and scale and visual privacy.

 

An amended version of the application was presented to Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 June 2018. The application was refused by Council on the basis that the building height and proposed northern setback were considered to have a detrimental impact on the streetscape.

 

Following the refusal, the applicant lodged a new development application which differed from the refused application in relation to the building height, landscaping and colours and materials proposed. This application was presented to Council at its Ordinary Council meeting on 16 October 2018. Council resolved to defer its decision on the amended development plans to allow the applicant time to pursue a design outcome that is sensitive to the existing streetscape and character of Orange Avenue.

 

An amended version of the application was presented to Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 5 March 2019. The amended version of the application proposed plans that increased the roof height of the existing dwelling on the ground level to partially screen the second storey addition from the street and southern boundary. Council resolved to defer the application “to enable the applicant to further pursue a design outcome that is sensitive to the existing streetscape and character of Orange Avenue”.

 

Following Council’s deferral, the applicant submitted an application for review with the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for the deemed refusal of the application. Administration and the Chair of the City’s Design Review Panel (DRP) attended a mediation session on 3 May 2019. At this mediation session, the SAT invited the application to provide the City with revised plans and for the City to consider these plans and reconsider the deemed refusal on or before 25 June 2019, pursuant to Section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004. Following the mediation session the applicant provided revised development plans, which are included as Attachment 2. The revised plans included the follow changes to the previous proposal deferred by Council:

 

·       The proposed tapering of the existing roof form from the front of the dwelling to the addition has been removed, with the existing roof form retained;

·       The design off the addition has been changed from exposed tapered skillion roof with eaves to a concealed roof and eaves that presents as a flat single contemporary addition;

·       One single cladding material aged western red cedar cladding, is now proposed for the addition, rather than the two cladding materials previously proposed; and

·       The front facing windows are now proposed to be the same slimline design, on horizontal and one vertical.

 

There are no further departures from the deemed-to-comply standards as a result of these revisions.  The applicant’s justification for the revised proposal is included as Attachment 3.

Details:

Summary Assessment

The table below summarises the planning assessment of the proposal against the provisions of the City of Vincent LPS2, the City’s Built Form Policy, Policy No. 7.6.1 – Heritage Management – Development Guidelines for Heritage and Adjacent Properties and the State Government’s Residential Design Codes (R Codes).  In each instance where the proposal requires the discretion of Council, the relevant planning element is discussed in the Detailed Assessment section following from this table.

 

Planning Element

Use Permissibility/ Deemed-to-Comply

Requires the Discretion of Council

Land Use

ü

 

Street Setback

ü

 

Building Setbacks/Boundary Wall

 

ü

Building Height/Storeys

ü

 

Open Space

ü

 

Outdoor Living Areas

ü

 

Landscaping (R Codes)

ü

 

Privacy

ü

 

Parking & Access

ü

 

Solar Access

ü

 

Site Works/Retaining Walls

ü

 

External Fixtures

ü

 

Surveillance

ü

 

Impact on Adjacent Heritage Buildings

ü

 

Detailed Assessment

The deemed-to-comply assessment of the element which requires the discretion of Council is as follows:

 

Lot Boundary Setbacks

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

R Codes Clause 5.1.3

 

Southern Boundary

Ground Level – 4.8 metres

 

Northern Boundary

Level One – 1.5 metres

 

 

Southern Boundary

Ground Level – 3.8 metres

 

Northern Boundary

Level One – 0.9 metres

 

The above element of the proposal does not meet the specified deemed-to-comply standards and is discussed in the comments section below.

Consultation/Advertising:

Community consultation was undertaken in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015, for a period of 14 days commencing on 29 August 2018 and concluding on 11 September 2018. Community consultation was undertaken by means of written notification being sent to surrounding landowners, as shown in Attachment 1 and a notice on the City’s website.

 

The City received two submissions in objection to the proposal during community consultation. Two submissions in objection to the proposal were also received after community consultation had concluded. A summary of submissions received and Administration’s response to these is included as Attachment 4. The applicant’s response to the summary of submission is included as Attachment 5.

Design Review Panel:

Referred to DRP:            Yes

 

The application was referred to the Chair of the City’s Design Review Panel on 14 May 2019. The Chair provided the following comments on the proposal:

 

“The application has address the key items discussed with the applicant.

 

·       The indentation of the stair from the existing lower roof has terminated the appearance of a two level façade;

·       The rationalisation of the materials, window types and location has created a cohesive upper level.

 

In conclusion the above design refinements have produced a more cohesive design reducing the impact on the streetscape, it now sits comfortably with its surrounds.”

Legal/Policy:

·       Planning and Development Act 2005;

·       Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015;

·       State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004;

·       City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2;

·       State Planning Policy 3.1 – Residential Design Codes;

·       Policy No. 4.1.5 – Community Consultation;

·       Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form Policy; and

·       Policy No. 7.6.1 – Heritage Management – Development Guidelines for Heritage and Adjacent Properties.

Delegation to Determine Applications:

The development application is being referred to Council as the proposal relates to a matter previously determined by Council.

Risk Management Implications:

There are minimal risks to Council and the City’s business function when Council exercises its discretionary power to determine a planning application.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community”.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Should the matter proceed to a full SAT hearing, the City may need to engage a consultant to assist.  Such engagement would incur a cost for the City.

Comments:

Lot Boundary Setbacks

 

Northern Boundary

 

The proposal incorporates a 0.9 metre upper floor setback to the northern boundary in lieu of the deemed‑to‑comply standard of 1.5 metres.

 

·       The subject site shares a 5.5 metres common boundary wall with the adjoining property to the north. The existing boundary wall would screen the majority of the proposed upper level addition, which would protrude 1.0 metres higher than the highest point of the boundary wall.

·       The portion of the upper level addition that would be visible above the boundary wall would incorporate natural style cladding to reduce the visual impact. The northern façade does not incorporate any major openings and would not result in a loss of privacy.

·       The development has setback the upper level addition 10.7 metres from the primary street, which exceeds the deemed-to-comply street setback requirement of 6.0 metres. The increased setback is considered to further reduce the visual impact of the lot boundary setback when viewed from the street.

·       The proposed second storey has a simplistic design, with straight edged roof, natural cladding and slimline windows fronting the street and southern adjoining lot. These design elements are sympathetic to the street and adjoining properties.

·       Additional landscaping in the front setback area, in the form of an acceptable tree species, in conjunction with the established frangipani trees would provide sufficient screening to the second storey addition from the street.

 

The proposed upper level lot boundary setback meets the design principles of the R Codes and is supported.

 

Southern Boundary

 

On the ground level, the proposal incorporates a 3.8 metre setback to the main building in lieu of the deemed-to-comply standard of 4.8 metres.

 

·       The existing dwelling on the site has a wall length of 25.4 metres and is setback 3.8 metres from the southern boundary. This application proposes to reconfigure the existing rear portion of the dwelling by introducing a new major opening to the southern façade and reducing the length of the building to 22.0 metres and maintains the current setback of the exiting dwelling to the southern boundary.

·       The reduction in the length of the ground floor and introduction of a major opening to a previously solid wall mitigates the impact of building bulk.

·       The proposal complies with the visual privacy standards of Clause 5.4.1 of the R Codes.

·       The proposal is also compliant with the overshadowing standards of Clause 5.4.2 of the R Codes.

 

The proposed ground level lot boundary setback meets the design principles of the R Codes and is supported.

 

Landscaping

 

The City’s Built Form Policy requires a minimum of 30 percent canopy cover be provided within the front setback area for applications that propose additions or alterations to existing buildings.

 

·       The subject site has existing frangipani trees located within the front setback area, which currently provides 27.64 percent canopy cover within the front setback area.  The frangipani trees would be capable of achieving the 30 percent canopy cover at full maturity and meets the relevant Policy requirement.

·       The inclusion of additional tree species would further soften the view of the addition from the street. It is recommended that a condition be imposed to require a landscape plan to be submitted so that an appropriate tree species in like with the City’s recommended species could be provided.

 

Landscaping meets the design principles of the City Built Form Policy and is supported.

 

Streetscape and Character

 

The application was deferred by Council to allow the applicant time to pursue a design outcome that is sensitive to the existing streetscape and character of Orange Avenue. Following mediation, the applicant provided amended plans to address the concerns raised by Council and discussions held at the mediation Session. These amended plans were referred to the Chair of the DRP who advised that the new design is more cohesive and reduces the impact of the addition on the streetscape.

 

The application proposes a predominantly compliant development which either meets the deemed-to-comply standards or the design principles of the R Codes and Built Form Policy. The proposal has been assessed against the objectives of the R Codes, LPS2 (Residential zone) and matters to be considered under clause 67 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme Regulations) 2015 and is appropriate for the following reasons:

 

·       The revised scale and mass of the second storey addition is now cohesive and is compatible with the area, providing a simple and natural design response for the locality and residential density;

·       The subject site is afforded a two-storey building height under the deemed-to-comply standards of the City’s Built Form Policy;

·       The development is located adjoining a property with a two storey component over both the dwelling and the garage; and

·       The development preserves the existing dwelling located on the subject site and sets back the second storey addition 10.7 metres from the street. This preserves the character of the existing dwelling and contributes to the retention of the existing house stock within the locality. The development is sympathetic to the streetscape due to the now cohesive and simple design and natural material features.

 


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9.2          Nos. 539 - 545 (Lots: 9, 10 and 30; D/P: 1477 and 49374) Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley - Eight Storey Mixed Use Development

TRIM Ref:                  D19/40344

Author:                     Mitchell Hoad, Senior Urban Planner

Authoriser:                John Corbellini, A/Executive Director Planning and Place

Ward:                        South

Attachments:             1.       Consultation and Location Map

2.       Development Plans

3.       Supporting Technical Reports

4.       Administration's Response to Summary of Submissions

5.       Applicant's Response to Summary of Submissions

6.       Design Review Panel Minutes and Applicant's Response

7.       Determination Advice Notes  

 

 

Recommendation:

That Council in accordance with the provisions of the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and the Metropolitan Region Scheme, APPROVES the application for development approval for an Eight Storey Mixed Use Development at Nos. 539-545 (Lots: 9, 10 and 30 D/P: 1477 and 49374) Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley, in accordance with the plans shown in Attachment 2 subject to the following conditions, with the associated advice notes in Attachment 7:

1.       Use of Premises

The use of the tenancies on the ground floor indicated as ‘Retail’ and the ‘Office’ indicated on the second storey of the approved plans shall only be used in accordance with the definitions of Shop and Office within the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 respectively as follows:

Office means premises used for administration, clerical, technical, professional or similar business activities.

Shop means premises other than a bulky goods showroom, a liquor store – large or a liquor store – small used to sell goods by retail, to hire goods, or to provide services of a personal nature, including hairdressing or beauty therapy services;

2.       Amalgamation

Prior to the occupation of the development, the subject land shall be amalgamated into one lot on the Certificate of Title;

3.       Car Parking, Access and Bicycle Facilities

3.1     A minimum of 41 parking bays for the residents of the Multiple Dwellings, 4 visitor bays for visitors of the Multiple Dwellings, 4 bays for the Office tenancies and 4 bays for the Shop tenancies shall be provided on the site;

3.2     The visitor bays shall be marked and clearly signposted as dedicated for visitor use only, to the satisfaction of the City;

3.3     The 1.4 metre setback to the adjoining right of way shall be ceded free of costs to the Crown for the purpose of widening at the time of subdivision or amalgamation of the land, including Built Strata subdivision;

3.4     A 3 metre by 3 metre truncation shall be provided at the junction of Harold Street and Beaufort Street;

3.5     A 2 metre by 2 metre truncation shall be provided at the junction of Harold Street and the 1.4 metre setback to the right of way detailed in Condition 3.3 above;

3.6     Vehicle and pedestrian access points shall match into existing footpath levels to the satisfaction of the City;

3.7     Redundant vehicle crossover(s) shall be removed and the kerbing, verge and footpath reinstated to the satisfaction and specification of the City;

3.8     The 1.4 metre right of way setback area referred to in Condition 3.3 above, as well as all car parking and access areas shall be sealed, drained, paved and line marked in accordance with the approved plans and are to comply with the requirements of AS2890.1 to the satisfaction of the City prior to the occupation or use of the development;

3.9     The car park shall be used only by owners, visitors and tenants directly associated with the development; and

3.10   A minimum of 26 bike racks shall be provided for within the development. Bicycle racks shall be designed in accordance with AS2890.3 and installed prior to occupation to the satisfaction of the City. 8 of these bike racks shall be located to be accessible for visitors of the Multiple Dwellings and customers of the Shop and Office uses;

4.       Parking Management Plan

4.1     Prior to the occupation of the development, a Parking Management Plan to the satisfaction of the City shall be submitted to and approved by the City. The Parking Management Plan shall include, but not be limited to, addressing the following:

·       Detailed management measures for the operation of the vehicular entry gate, to ensure access is readily available for owners/visitors/tenants to the residential and non-residential units at all times; and

·       Reciprocal car parking arrangements for the eight non-residential bays for use by visitors of the Multiple Dwellings outside of business hours; and

4.2     The Parking Management Plan as identified in Condition 4.1 above shall be implemented, and the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Parking Management Plan and approved plans, to the satisfaction of the City at the expense of the owners/occupiers;

5.       Stormwater

All stormwater produced on the subject land shall be retained on site, by suitable means to the full satisfaction of the City;

6.       Verge Infrastructure

No verge tree shall be removed without the prior written approval of the City. The verge tree shall be retained and protected from damage including unauthorised pruning to the satisfaction of the City;

7.       Building Design

7.1     The development shall maintain an active and interactive relationship and uninterrupted views between the ‘Office’ and ‘Shop’ areas of the development and Beaufort Street and Harold Street during the hours of these uses operation to the satisfaction of the City. Darkened, obscured, mirrored or tinted glass, roller shutters or the like are prohibited. Curtains, blinds and other internal treatments that obscure the view of the internal area from Beaufort Street and/or Harold Street are not permitted to be used during the hours of the development’s operation;

7.2     Ground floor glazing and/or tinting shall be a minimum of 70 percent visually permeable to provide unobscured visibility. Darkened, obscured, mirrored or tinted glass or other similar materials as considered by the City is prohibited;

7.3     All external fixtures and building plant, including air conditioning units, piping, ducting and water tanks, shall be located so as to minimise any visual and noise impact on surrounding landowners, and screened from view from the street, and surrounding properties to the satisfaction of the City; and

7.4     The awning within the Beaufort Street and Harold Street road reservation, attached to the façade of the building shall be designed to be removable, to the satisfaction of the City;

8.       Acoustic Report and Noise Management

8.1     An Acoustic Report to the satisfaction of the City, which accords with the City’s Policy No. 7.5.21 – Sound Attenuation, shall be lodged with and approved by the City prior to the commencement of the development. This revised acoustic report shall address, but be not limited to, the emission of noise from car stackers. All of the recommended measures included in the approved Acoustic Report shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City prior to the occupation or use of the development and shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the City at the expense of the owners/occupiers; and

8.2     A notification pursuant to Section 70A of the Transfer of Land Act 1893 shall be placed on the certificate(s) of title on the proposed lot(s) at the time of subdivision or amalgamation of the land, including Built Strata subdivision. Notice of this notification is to be included on the diagram or plan of survey (deposited plan) at the landowners expense. The notification shall state as follows:

“The lot is situated in the vicinity of a transport corridor and in close proximity to commercial and non-residential activities. The Lot is currently affected, or may be in the future affected by transport noise, entertainment noise, traffic and car parking associated with these uses and the transport corridor.”;

9.       Landscape and Reticulation Plan

9.1     A detailed landscape and reticulation plan for the development site and adjoining road verge, to the satisfaction of the City, shall be lodged with and approved by the City prior to commencement of the development. The plan shall be drawn to a scale of 1:100 and show the following:

·       The location and type of proposed trees and plants;

·       Areas to be irrigated or reticulated;

·       The installation of mature planting along the western balconies with a minimum height of 1.6 metres and be of a sufficient amenity to provide screening to the adjacent properties. Planters shall have a minimum width of 0.5 metres and shall be provided around the perimeter of Apartments 4 to 6 and 10 to 12; and

·       The appropriate selection of tree species (consistent with the City’s Tree Selection Tool) to be located within the deep soil areas to maximise the provision of canopy coverage; and

9.2     All works shown in the plans as identified in Condition 9.1 above shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved plans to the City’s satisfaction, prior to occupancy or use of the development and maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the City at the expense of the owners/occupiers;

10.     Schedule of External Finishes

Prior to the commencement of development, a detailed schedule of external finishes (including materials, colour schemes and details) shall be submitted to and approved by the City. The development shall be finished in accordance with the approved schedule prior to the use or occupation of the development;

11.     Clothes Drying Facilities

Each multiple dwelling shall be provided with a clothes drying area screened from the public realm to the satisfaction of the City, prior to occupation or use of the development;

12.     Construction Management Plan

A Construction Management Plan that details how the construction of the development will be managed to minimise the impact on the surrounding area, to the satisfaction of the City, shall be lodged with and approved by the City prior to the commencement of the development. The Construction Management Plan shall address the following concerns that relate to any works to take place on the site:

·       Public safety, amenity and site security;

·       Contact details of essential site personnel;

·       Construction operating hours;

·       Noise control and vibration management;

·       Dilapidation Reports of the adjoining properties;

·       Air, sand and dust management;

·       Stormwater and sediment control;

·       Waste management and materials re-use;

·       Traffic and access management;

·       Parking arrangements for contractors and subcontractors; and

·       Consultation plan with nearby properties.

13.     Public Art

13.1   In accordance with City of Vincent Policy 7.5.13 Percent for Art the application is required to make a public art contribution of $99,800 being one percent of the $9.98 million estimated cost of development.  In order to comply with the Policy, the owner(s) or applicant, on behalf of the owner(s) shall submit a statutory declaration prior to the lodgement of a Building permit stipulating the choice of:

Option 1: Owner/Applicant chooses to co-ordinate the Public Art project themselves or by engaging an art consultant;

OR

Option 2: Owner/Applicant chooses to pay cash-in-lieu. Owner/Applicants who choose Option 2 will receive a 15 percent discount on the Percent for Art contribution;

13.2   The owner(s), or the applicant on behalf of the owner(s), shall comply with the City of Vincent Percent for Public Art Policy No. 7.5.13 in conjunction with the above chosen option:

Option 1: Prior to the issue of a Building Permit for the development, obtain approval for the Public Art Project and associated Artist; and

Prior to the first occupation of the development, install the approved public art project, and thereafter maintain the art work;

OR

Option 2: Prior to the issue of an Occupancy Permit pay the above cash-in-lieu contribution amount; and

14.     Waste Management

14.1   A Waste Management Plan prepared to the satisfaction of the City shall be submitted and approved by the City; and

14.2   Waste management for the development shall thereafter comply with the approved Waste Management Plan.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider an application for development approval for an eight storey Mixed Use development at Nos. 539 – 545 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley (the subject site).

PROPOSAL:

The application proposes the development of an eight storey Mixed Use development on the subject site. The proposal consists of:

 

·       Four retail tenancies to be used as Shop on the ground floor fronting Beaufort Street, varying in size between 80 square metres and 98 square metres;

·       Two Office tenancies located on the first floor with floor areas of 67 square metres and 72 square metres;

·       26 apartments located across the second to seventh floor. These vary in size between 58 square metres and 277 square metres, and consist of six one-bedroom dwellings, three two-bedroom dwellings, and 17 three-bedroom dwellings; and

·       Vehicle access provided from the existing right of way (ROW) and a total 60 car parking bays across the site. Of these 60 bays, 30 are provided in the basement level and include 18 located in car stackers, 12 are provided on the ground floor in a tandem configuration and accessed directly from the ROW, and 18 located on the first floor.

Background:

Landowner:

Bronze Penny

Applicant:

Baltinas Architecture

Date of Application:

6 December 2018

Zoning:

MRS:    Urban

LPS2:   Zone: Commercial        R Code: No R Code

Built Form Area:

Activity Corridor

Existing Land Use:

Commercial Development

Proposed Use Class:

Dwellings (Multiple)

Shop

Office

Lot Area:

927.1m2

Right of Way (ROW):

3.2m wide, paved and sealed

Heritage List:

No

 

The subject site is located on the corner of Beaufort Street and Harold Street, and abuts an existing ROW to the north-west and an existing two-storey commercial building to the north-east. A location plan is included in Attachment 1. Beaufort Street is reserved as an Other Regional Road (ORR) under the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) and is generally characterised by predominantly two-storey buildings. Opposite the subject site there is an existing four to five-storey building at Nos. 544 – 552 Beaufort Street and a three-storey building at No. 153 Harold Street.

 

The properties fronting Beaufort Street, including the subject site, are zoned Commercial under the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (LPS2) and are within the Activity Corridor area under the City’s Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form (Built Form Policy). On the north-western side of the ROW there is existing residential development which is zoned Residential R50 under LPS2 and vary between single and three-storeys in height.

 

The development plans, including perspectives of the development, are included in Attachment 2. The supporting information provided by the applicant is included in Attachment 3 including a landscaping plan, acoustic report, traffic report and a lifecycle assessment.

 

Previous Applications

 

On 30 May 2017 the applicant submitted a development application for a four-storey mixed use development consisting of four Multiple Dwellings, nine short-term dwellings, four Shops and six Offices. This application was withdrawn on 30 November 2018 with no determination being made.

 

On 14 August 2017, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) granted conditional subdivision approval to realign the boundaries of the subject site and subdivide this into four lots (reference 155204). This approval is valid until 14 August 2020. The applicant has yet to seek to clear the conditions of this approval.

Details:

Summary Assessment

The proposal was assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Built Form Policy and Part 6 of State Planning Policy 3.1: Residential Design Codes (R Codes) which related to mixed use developments. Following the assessment of the application against the relevant deemed-to-comply standards, the Minster for Transport and Planning announced that State Planning Policy 7.3: Residential Design Codes Volume 2 – Apartments (R Codes Volume 2) would be gazetted on 24 May 2019 and supersede Part 6 of the R Codes. The proposal has been reassessed against the requirements of the R Codes Volume 2.

 

The R Codes Volume 2 provides guidance for the development mixed use development and focuses on improved design outcomes for apartments that are responsive and appropriate to the context and character of the site and locality. This is a performance-based assessment and applicants are required to demonstrate that the design achieves the objectives of each design element as well as the overall objectives of the R Codes Volume 2.

 

Consideration of Element Objectives and Acceptable Outcomes

 

The R Codes Volume 2 includes Element Objectives and Acceptable Outcomes for each design element. Proposals are required to demonstrate that the design achieves the Element Objectives for each design element.  While addressing the Acceptable Outcomes is likely to achieve the relevant Element Objectives, they are not a deemed-to-comply pathway and the proposal is still to be assessed against the relevant Element Objectives. Where Acceptable Outcomes are not met, proposals may still satisfy the Element Objective via alternative means or solutions.

 

The Element Objectives and/or Acceptable Outcomes that are not achieved in the proposal are as follows:

 

Land Use

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

LPS2

 

‘P’ permitted use

 

 

Multiple Dwellings are a ‘D’ discretionary use

Building Height

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

Built Form Policy – Clause 2.1

 

C2.1.1 6 storey height

 

Concealed roof height of – 20.5m

 

 

8 storey height

 

Concealed roof height of 25.9m to the top of the building and 26.4m to the top of the lift overrun

Street Setbacks

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 2.3

 

A2.3.1 2.0m setback to primary and secondary street above three storeys

 

 

Fourth to sixth storeys have a nil setback to both the primary and secondary street

Side and Rear Setbacks

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

Built Form Policy – Clause 1.2.2

 

C1.2.3 Boundary setbacks for storeys above second storey – 4.0m

 

 

Northern Setback

Third storey – nil to 3.0m

Fourth to eighth storey – 3.0m

Built Form Policy – Clause 1.2.5

 

C1.2.5 Ground floor, second and third storey setback – 6.5m

 

 

Fourth storey and above setback – 12.5m, measured form the midpoint of the ROW

 

 

Western Setback

Ground floor – 2.8m

Second to third storey – 3.0m

 

Fourth storey – 3.0m

Fifth storey – 5.1m

Sixth storey – 6.0m

Seventh storey – 6.9m

Eighth storey – 9.6m

Plot Ratio

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 2.5

 

A2.5.1 Plot ratio - 2.0

 

 

Plot ratio – 3.0

Building Depth

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 2.6

 

A2.6.1 Maximum building depth of 20.0m

 

 

Building has a depth of 26.0m

Building Separation

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 2.7

 

A2.7.1 Ground to third storey setback – 6.5m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Boundary

Western Boundary

Ground floor

Nil

4.5m

Second storey

Nil

4.5m

Third storey

Nil to 3.0m

4.1 to 4.6m

Fourth storey setback – 12.5m, measured form the midpoint of the ROW

 

 

Fourth storey

3.0m

4.7m

Fifth to eighth storey – 9.0m to adjoining property boundary from habitable rooms and balconies

 

Fifth storey

3.0m

6.6m

Sixth storey

3.0m

7.7m

Seventh storey

3.0m

8.6m

Eighth storey

3.0m

11.2m

Tree Canopy and Deep Soil Areas

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 3.3

 

A3.3.4 10% of the site area provided as deep soil area, and two medium trees or one large tree and small trees to suit area

 

 

 

No deep soil provided. 58 medium sized trees provided

A3.3.7 Where the required deep soil areas cannot be provided 20% on-structure planting to be provided.

 

 

18.5% of on-structure landscaping provided

Communal Open Space

Element Objective

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 3.4

 

O3.4.1 Provision of quality communal open space that enhances resident amenity and provides opportunities for landscaping, tree retention and deep soil areas

 

 

No communal open space areas are provided within the development

O3.4.2 Communal open space is safe, universally accessible and provides a high level of amenity for residents

O3.4.3 Communal open space is designed and oriented to minimise impacts on the habitable rooms and private open space within the site and of neighbouring properties

O3.4.1 Provision of quality communal open space that enhances resident amenity and provides opportunities for landscaping, tree retention and deep soil areas

Visual Privacy

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 3.5

 

A3.5.1 Visual privacy setbacks to adjoining side and rear boundaries are provided in accordance with:

 

Ground to fourth storey:

·       3.0m to bedroom/study;

·       4.5m to other habitable room; and

·       6.0m to outdoor spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Boundary

Third storey – 3.0m to habitable

                   – nil to balcony

Fourth storey – 3.0m to habitable

                     – 3.0m to balcony

 

Fifth to eighth storey:

·       9.0m to bedroom/study;

·       9.0m to other habitable room; and

·       9.0m to outdoor spaces

Western Boundary

Third and fourth storey – 4.7m to balcony

 

Northern Boundary

Fifth to seventh storey – 3.0m to bedroom

                                 – 3.0m to habitable

                                 – 3.0m to balcony

Eighth storey – 4.5m to bedroom

                     – 4.5m to habitable

                     – 3.0m to balcony

 

Western Boundary

Fifth storey – 6.6m to balcony

Sixth storey – 7.7m to balcony

Seventh storey – 8.6m to balcony

Pedestrian Access and Entries

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

Built Form Policy – Clause 1.9

 

C .9.2 Access for pedestrians which directly fronts the primary street.

 

 

Pedestrian entrance for apartments and office tenancies provided from Harold Street, the secondary street.

Vehicle Access

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

A3.8.7 Walls, fences and other structures truncated or reduced to no higher than 0.75m within 1.5m of where walls, fences, other structures adjoin vehicle access points where a driveway meets a public street and where two streets intersect

Adjoining property to the north located within sightline area to the north.

Built Form Policy – Clause 1.10

 

C1.10.9 Each lot is to provide a maximum of 1 crossover

 

 

2 crossovers provided for the access ramps from the ROW.

C1.10.13 Crossovers must be setback a minimum of 0.5m from the lot boundary

Crossover setback 0.2m from northern boundary

Car and Bicycle Parking

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 3.9 and Policy No. 7.7.1 – Non-Residential Development Parking Requirements (Parking Policy)

 

Car Parking

4 visitor parking bays for apartments

 

16.5 parking bays for Shop use

 

 

 

 

 

No visitor bays provided

 

4 bays provided

Bicycle Parking

 

13 spaces for residents

2.6 spaces for visitors of apartments

 

9.1 spaces for Shop use

1.3 spaces for Office use

 

 

9 spaces provided for residents and visitors

 

 

4 spaces provided for Shop use

1 space provided for Office use

Solar Access and Daylight

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 4.1

 

A4.1.1 (a) 70% of dwellings having living rooms and private open space obtain 2 hours of direct sun

 

A4.1.1 (b)15% receive no direct sunlight

 

 

(a) 46% (12 of 26) of dwellings have living rooms and balconies receive at least 2 hours of direct sun

(b) 54% (14 of 26) of dwellings receive no direct sun

 

A4.1.3 Light wells and/or skylights do not form the primary source of daylight to any habitable room

Light well is primary source of daylight to Study in Apartments 2, 8, 14 and 19

Natural Ventilation

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 4.2

A4.2.2 (b) Single aspect apartments must have:

ventilation openings oriented towards the prevailing cooling wind direction

 

 

Apartments 2, 8 and 14, 19 do not having openings orientated towards the prevailing wind direction from the west

A4.2.4 No habitable room relies on light wells as the primary source of fresh-air

Light well is primary source of ventilation to Study in Apartments 2, 8, 14 and 19

Storage

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 4.6

 

A4.6.1 Three bedroom apartments with a storeroom of – 5.0m²

 

 

Three bedroom apartments provided with storerooms of 4.0m²

Universal Design

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 4.9

 

A4.9.1 (a) and (b) 20% of dwellings meet Silver Level and 5% of dwellings meet Platinum Level requirements of the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines

 

 

Nil dwellings meet Silver of Platinum Level requirements as there is no disabled parking provided for the residents of the development and bathroom entrances and laundry spaces are less than 1.2m wide and handrails are not indicated on stairwell

Landscape Design

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 4.12

 

A4.12.3 Planting on building structures provided with 2.0m x 2.0m soil area for trees

 

 

Tree planting soil areas are circular with 3.0m diameter

Mixed Use

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

Built Form Policy – Clause 1.4

 

C1.4.13 Ground floor spaces with a width between 7.5m to 9m

 

 

 

 

‘Retail 1’ – 9.1 metres wide

‘Retail 2, 3 and 4’ – 6.7 metres wide

N1.4.2 Floor to ceiling glazing

Floor to ceiling glazing proposed for each of the retail tenancies

Waste Management

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 4.17

 

A4.17.1, A4.17.2 and A4.17.3 Waste storage facilities and waste management plan are provided in accordance with the City’s requirements

 

 

No waste management plan provided with proposal

Utilities and Facilities

Element Objective

Proposal

R Codes Volume 2 – Clause 4.18

 

O4.18.4 Utilities within individual dwellings are of a functional size and layout

 

 

Laundry areas in dwellings located in varying locations, including within bathrooms, entrance halls, regular hallways or own rooms and most do not appear to have sufficient space for necessary facilities. Drying locations unclear. Space available on balcony however this would not be screened

Acceptable Outcome

Proposal

A4.18.4 Laundries are designed and located to be convenient to use, secure, weather-protected and well-vented; and are of an overall size and dimension that is appropriate to the size of the dwelling

Laundries are internal and appropriate for each dwelling, however not provided with ventilation as they are typically located within a cupboard

 

An assessment of how the proposal meets the Element Objectives of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments is discussed in the comments section below.

Consultation/Advertising:

Community Consultation was undertaken in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 for a period of 21 days from 8 February 2019 to 1 March 2019. The method of consultation being a sign on site, an advertisement in the local newspaper, and 604 letters mailed out to all landowners and occupiers surrounding the site (shown in Attachment 1) in accordance with the City’s Policy No. 4.1.5 – Community Consultation.

 

At the conclusion of the consultation period, a total of 25 submissions were received, comprising of four in support, 20 in objection, and one which expressed concerns but did not specifically support or object. The main issues raised in the submissions relate to the following matters:

 

·       The height being out of character with the existing streetscape;

·       The development impacting on the adjoining properties and the existing streetscape by way of building bulk due to the increased height and plot ratio and reduced setbacks;

·       The suitability of the proposed landscaping, including ongoing maintenance; and

·       The adequacy of the parking provided for the development, including for residents, visitors and the commercial tenancies, and the impact on existing on-street parking as a result.

 

A summary of the submission received and Administration’s comments with respect to these is provided in Attachment 4. The applicant has also provided a response to these submissions which is included in Attachment 5.

 

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage

 

The application was referred to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) as the development abuts Beaufort Street which is reserved as an Other Regional Road (ORR) under the Metropolitan Region Scheme. The DPLH advised that it had no objection to the proposal subject to all relevant subdivision conditions be implemented as part of the proposed development. Should the application be approved, it is recommended that these conditions be included.

 

The DPLH also provide some additional considerations to be taken into account. These include:

 

·       The rear ROW being configured to facilitate two-way access;

·       Due regard to be given to State Planning Policy 5.4 – Road and Rail Transport Noise and Freight Considerations in Land Use Planning (SPP 5.4); and

·       Consideration be given to the performance of the Harold Street and Beaufort Street intersection post-development, to the satisfaction of the City.

 

These considerations are discussed further in the comment section.

Design Review Panel (DRP):

Referred to DRP:            Yes

 

The application was referred to the DRP on 16 January 2019 and 20 March 2019. The minutes from the most recent meeting and applicant’s response to these comments is included in Attachment 6

Legal/Policy:

·       Planning and Development Act 2005;

·       Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015;

·       City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2;

·       State Planning Policy 3.1 – Residential Design Codes;

·       State Planning Policy 5.4 – Road and Rail Transport Noise and Freight Considerations in Land Use Planning;

·       State Planning Policy 7.3 – Residential Design Codes Volume 2 – Apartments;

·       Policy No. 4.1.5 – Community Consultation;

·       Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form Policy;

·       Policy No. 7.5.21 – Sound Attenuation;

·       Policy No. 7.5.23 – Construction Management Plans; and

·       Policy No. 7.7.1 – Non-Residential Development Parking Requirements

 

Planning and Development Act 2005

 

Should Council refuse the application for development approval, the applicant may have the right to have the decision reviewed in accordance with Part 14 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.

 

 

 

State Planning Policy 7.3 Residential Design Codes – Volume 2 Apartments

 

The R Codes Volume 2 provides comprehensive guidance for the development of multiple dwellings and mixed use development and focuses on improved design outcomes for apartments that are responsive and appropriate to the context and character of the site and locality. This is a performance based assessment and applicants are required to demonstrate that the design achieves the objectives of each design element as well as the overall objectives of the R Codes Volume 2.

Delegation to Determine Applications:

This matter has been referred to Council in accordance with the City’s Delegated Authority Register as the proposed development incorporates more than three dwellings that are three storeys in height and has received more than five objections.

RiSk Management Implications:

There are minimal risks to Council and the City’s business function when Council exercises its discretionary power to determine a planning application.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Nil.

Comments:

Land Use

 

Multiple Dwellings are a discretionary ‘D’ use within the Commercial zone. The land use is consistent with the objectives of the Commercial zone under LPS2 for the following reasons:

 

·       The apartments are located within a mixed use development which incorporates compatible commercial uses being Shop and Office on the ground and second storey. The development would result in an increase in residents in the locality who can support the local economy along Beaufort Street and surrounding areas;

·       The development contributes towards sustainability principles as demonstrated by the life cycle assessment provided by the applicant. This includes the inclusion of solar PV panels, use of rainwater to service landscaping area, and the use of high efficiency fixtures and systems. Overall the development is projected to have a greenhouse gas emission saving of 65.5 percent; and

·       As discussed further in this report, the development is compatible with the existing streetscape and amenity locality, having regard to the Commercial zoning and Activity Corridor context of the subject site.

 

Building Height

 

The proposed building height is consistent with the objectives of Element 2.2 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments and the local housing objectives of the Built Form Policy for the following reasons:

 

·       The upper floors are stepped in from the side and rear boundaries, with the seventh and eighth storeys setback so that they are not visible from Beaufort and Harold Street. When viewed from the street the height is six storeys, which is consistent with the six-storey deemed-to-comply standard within the Built Form Policy for the area;

·       The subject site slopes approximately 2.30 metres from the south-western corner to the north-eastern corner. The building height responds to this with the height focused towards the street frontages and separation provided from the adjoining residential property to the west;

·       The building design allows for articulation with balconies and landscaping provided for each apartment. The development does not restrict access to daylight or result in overshadowing for the residential development located to the west of the subject site. The building height provides for celling heights of 3.0 metres to 3.2 metres, allowing for future adaptability of the commercial tenancies and increased amenity for the residential apartments.

 

Street Setbacks

 

The proposed setback to Beaufort Street and Harold Street is consistent with the objective of Element 2.3 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments for the following reasons:

 

·       The development provides a focal point at the intersection of Beaufort Street and Harold Street, with building massing and scale focussed on the corner. The upper floor facades are provided with articulation through the use of glazing, major openings and balconies. A variety of colours and textures are included on the façade, and landscaping is incorporated around the perimeter of the building. The seventh and eighth storeys are setback so they are not visible from the street level. Notwithstanding the current built form of the area, the street setbacks provide a strong urban edge to the development and is in keeping with the expectations of the Activity Corridor context it is located within; and

·       The development provides for a clear transition between the public and private realm, whilst providing passive surveillance of the streets. This is achieved through the positioning of balconies and major openings to habitable rooms. Given the balconies situated above the street level, sufficient visual privacy for the residents of the apartments is provided.

 

Side and Rear Setbacks, Building Separation and Visual Privacy

 

The proposed setbacks to the side and rear boundaries are consistent with the objectives of Elements 2.4, 2.6 and 3.5 for the following reasons:

 

·       Adequate separation is provided to the properties to the north and west of the subject site to provide for access to natural sun and ventilation. Given the orientation of the subject site there is no overshadowing on the adjacent residential properties, with this falling on the road and commercial property to the south;

·       The development has been designed so that the setbacks to the west increases the building separation as the height of the building does. This assists with reducing the perception of building bulk and scale on the adjacent resident properties to the west. Although the existing built form along Beaufort Street is currently low scale, the setbacks contribute towards providing a strong urban edge for the development and are consistent with the Activity Corridor context of the subject site;

·       Visual privacy to the adjacent dwellings to the west is maintained through inclusion of mature landscape screening around the balconies to prevent direct overlooking into outdoor living areas. Remaining overlooking would fall onto roofed areas. To the north, there is no visual privacy concerns given this is currently a commercial property and overlooking would fall onto the roof of the adjoining building;

·       The setbacks provide for landscaping opportunities to be incorporated into the design, including mature trees to contribute towards canopy coverage and increased amenity. The landscaping provided assists with mitigating the perception of building bulk from the street and surrounding properties;

·       The setbacks provide for sufficient residential amenity for future occupants of the apartments. Balconies are designed with outlook provided to the public realm, and to ensure visual and acoustic privacy is maintained. Each apartment has been designed to provide for adequate natural ventilation, sunlight and daylight access, while also providing passive surveillance to the streetscape; and

·       Although the development does not provide for communal open space or deep soil areas, each dwelling is provided with sufficient balcony sizes with appropriate orientation and on-structure landscaping is included around the building edge between adjoining sites.

 

Plot Ratio

 

The proposed plot ratio is consistent with the objectives of Element 2.5 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments for the following reasons:

 

·       The development incorporates design measures so as to mitigate building bulk impacts, including the setting back of the upper floors, the provision of articulated facades through the use of major openings and balconies, varying textures and colours and the incorporation of landscaping around the perimeter of the building;

·       As discussed in greater detail below, the development provides for sufficient car parking, as well as catering for a variety of dwelling types and land uses. The scale of the development is therefore appropriate; and

·       In considering the bulk and scale, the development is consistent with the future desired built form of the locality as envisaged by the Activity Corridor Form Area of the Built Form Policy. While the development represents a departure from the current built form of the locality, the current built form is somewhat inconsistent given it includes medium density residential and low-scale commercial uses, and as per the discussion above the design is suitable to mitigate any impacts as a result. Notwithstanding the current built form, the proposal is consistent with the future redevelopment of the area, and the promotion of higher density development within close proximity to the Perth CBD and other high amenity areas, and is well serviced by public transport.

 

Building Depth, Solar Access and Daylight and Natural Ventilation

 

The proposed building depth is consistent with the objectives of Elements 2.6, 4.1 and 4.2 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments for the following reasons:

 

·       The development has sought to optimise the number of dwellings which receive winter sun. The site’s access to direct sunlight is heavily constrained as it has three frontages to streets to the south, west and east, being Harold Street, Beaufort Street and the right of way, none of which receive direct sunlight. The apartments are required to orientate toward each of these streets to ensure appropriate presentation to the street and casual and perceived surveillance. The only side of the lot that is not a street frontage is the northern side, which receives the majority direct sunlight. The development maximises the number of apartments that receive direct sunlight in this context;

·       Each habitable room is provided with large windows to optimise daylight access. This is aided by the orientation of the apartments which are generally shallow to maximise access to direct sun and allow for passive heating. High ceilings have also been provided to increase access to direct sun which is also assisted by not having balconies overhanging the major openings located underneath. Screen louvres are provided to each window to provide shading, which will also be assisted by the growth of the on‑structure planting over time;

·       The development maximises the number of apartments with natural ventilation by locating the majority of apartments on the corner of the building to assist in providing openings to two different directions. The orientation of apartment minimises the depths of each so as to assist in capturing the breeze throughout each dwelling and maintain effective airflow; and

·       Single aspect apartments have been designed to open onto balconies and with external openings to each window to provide natural airflow through connected internal doorways.

 

Tree Canopy and Deep Soils and Landscape Design

 

The proposed landscaping is consistent with the objectives of Elements 3.3 and 4.12 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments for the following reasons:

 

·       The proposal has incorporated landscaping and tree planting along the edge of the balconies for each apartment, to provide amenity for occupants and also assist to with softening the built form when viewed from the public realm, as an alternative means to providing deep soil areas;

·       The on-structure planting includes the provision of prefabricated concrete planters with a depth of 3.0 metres to support the provision of medium mature trees. These have been placed around the development to allow for the trees to grow up through the floor of the balcony, providing canopy coverage to each storey and ensuring that this is not inhibited by the building structure. These trees are visible from the public domain. In addition, the on-structure planting incorporates shrubs and creepers, to provide additional amenity to both occupants and the public domain;

·       The applicant has engaged a landscape architect with regards to the design and specification of landscaping, and has advised that the implementation of the proposed landscaping has been considered through the initial design phase;

·       The landscaping includes provision for irrigation to assist with maintenance, with the applicant also advising that water harvesting and the integration of landscaping maintenance into strata by-laws will be implemented to ensure its long-term viability; and

·       The development results in a substantial improvement to the number of trees and associated tree canopy that currently exists on the subject site.

 

Communal Open Space

 

The proposal is not consistent with the objectives of Element 3.4 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments.

 

Although the development does not provide for any communal open space within the building, it is consistent with the overall objectives of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments for the following reasons:

 

·       Each apartment is provided with a large balcony area which provides residents the opportunity to recreate and have social interaction. The balcony areas are capable of being used in conjunction with the adjoining living rooms to provide additional space for social gatherings, and include significant landscaping incorporating tree canopy coverage, around the perimeter to increase amenity; and

·       The subject site is well located with access to public spaces which provides opportunities for social interaction and recreation. The subject is located within approximately 350 metres of Hyde Park to the west and 300 metres to Forrest Park to the east. In addition, there are a number of public and private spaces located in the Mount Lawley/Highgate Activity Centre along Beaufort Street which provides additional opportunities for social interaction for residents. Given the location it is not uncommon for developments of this size to not include communal areas within the building.

 

Pedestrian Access and Entries

 

The proposed pedestrian entrances from the secondary street, being Harold Street, is consistent with the objectives of Element 3.7 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments and the local housing objectives of the Built Form Policy for the following reasons:

 

·       Entrances to the ground floor retail tenancies are provided from Beaufort Street, while the entrance to the office tenancies on the second storey and the residential apartments above are provided from Harold Street. All entrances are clearly defined and legible, and coordinated with the adjoining footpath level to provide universal access; and

·       The development is oriented towards the street frontages with the primary pedestrian access provided from the public domain to increase activation along these frontages. The development incorporates a pedestrian awning around the ground floor to provide weather protection to pedestrians and protecting the entrances along Beaufort Street and Harold Street. The location of these entrances is not impacted by service areas or external fixtures.

 

Vehicle Access

 

The proposed vehicle access arrangements are consistent with the objectives of Element 3.8 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments and local housing objectives of the Built Form Policy for the following reasons:

 

·       Vehicle access is provided from the ROW and is not visible from the street frontage. Roller shutters are proposed to screen the visual impact from the ramps, parking bays and storerooms on the ground floor from the ROW; and

·       Vehicle access has been designed for vehicles in the basement and second storey to enter in forward gear. The tandem bays on the ground floor are not accessible in forward gear, however noting the low speed environment of the ROW, this is acceptable. As part of the application and concurrent subdivision, the ROW is proposed to be widened to facilitate safer vehicle access for the subject site and surrounding properties which use this as their primary access. Should the application be approved, a condition to this effect is recommended. The vehicle access provides adequate visibility to ensure the safety of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, noting the low-speed environment of the ROW. The vehicle access is located 9.1 metres from the intersection with Harold Street to provide a safe distance.

 

Car Parking

 

The development proposes a total of 60 parking bays, located between the basement, ground floor and second storey. Within the basement, parking is proposed within car stackers, while on the ground floor, tandem parking is provided directly accessible from the ROW. Under the Acceptable Outcomes of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments and Parking Policy, the parking required for the development is:

 

·       25 residents parking bays and four visitor bays;

·       16.5 bays of the Shop use; and

·       2.9 bays for the Office use.

 

The applicant has provided a Parking Management Plan (PMP) which is included in Attachment 3 has allocated the 60 on-site parking bays as follows:

 

·       52 bays for residents and no bays for visitors. Of the 52 bays, the applicant has advised that 11 of these would be made available for visitors of the larger apartments, while other visitors would use on and off-street parking in the area;

·       Four bays for the Shop use; and

·       Four bays for the Office use.

 

The parking on-site is appropriate for the development for the following reasons:

 

·       With respect to the residential parking, there is a surplus of resident’s bays and the applicant’s PMP identifies that 11 bays are to be provided for some visitors, but not all. There is sufficient capacity within the proposal for a minimum number of bays to be dedicated for all visitors to the apartments. Given 11 bays are identified to be made available to visitors of the larger apartments, four bays should be dedicated for visitors, consistent with the Acceptable Outcome figure. Should the application be approved, a condition of approval is recommended for a minimum of four parking bays to be dedicated as visitor parking bays, and 41 bays to be dedicated to residents. This would give the applicant the ability to provide the seven remaining bays for visitors of the larger apartments, or for this to be provided as additional residents parking bays;

·       With respect to the non-residential parking, the Office use satisfies the parking requirement under the Parking Policy, however the Shop has a 12.5 bay shortfall. Four bays are dedicated for the staff of each use, with the applicant proposing that customers and any additional staff would utilise public transport and alternative transport methods, as well as public parking (on and off-street) within vicinity of the subject site. Given the location of the subject site, this is acceptable, with the following available:

o   The subject site is well serviced by public transport, with dedicated morning and afternoon bus lanes provided on either side of Beaufort Street, and bus stops within approximately 25 and 80 metres of the subject site;

o   20 bicycle parking spaces are provided. Although the development requires 26 in accordance with the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments and the City’s Parking Policy, Administration recommends that a condition be imposed requiring the provision of 26 bicycle facilities. Given the location of the subject site and the nature of the development it is appropriate that these spaces be provided, which can be used by staff and customers to access the various uses.  The bike spaces are currently not easily accessible for customers and visitors, so it is recommended that a condition be imposed for eight of these spaces to be relocated as such. End of trip facilities are provided within the non-residential tenancies for use by staff. The provision of these spaces will facilitate and encourage alternative modes of transport to and from the development, consistent with the City’s Parking Policy;

o   Pedestrian access is provided via footpaths along Beaufort Street and Harold Street, with pedestrian crossings provided to assist pedestrians with crossing over Beaufort Street; and

o   There are 42 on-street bays available along Harold Street (between Beaufort Street and Stirling Street), and 123 on-street bays along Beaufort Street (one and two hour parking between Newcastle Street and Walcott Street). The City’s transport data indicates that on average, 19 bays are available along Harold Street and 51 bays available along Beaufort Street over the course of the day. It is acknowledged that the parking along Beaufort Street is for a distance of approximately 1.8 kilometres. In addition there is 56 parking bays located within the public car park at Nos. 590-596 Beaufort Street, approximately 130 metres from the subject site. The City’s data indicate that on average there is 17 bays available during the course of the day. In light of this there is sufficient parking to accommodate for customers of the non-residential tenancies.

 

Storage

 

The proposal satisfies the objectives of Element 4.6 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments as a storage area with a function dimension and size, being 1.5 metres and 4.0 metres respectively, for each apartment. The storage areas are located throughout the building with some positioned adjacent to the balconies of dwellings to provide convenient access, but also integrated with the building design so as to not be visually obtrusive to the public realm. The remaining storage areas are located next to parking areas to provide easy access from vehicles, and in close proximity to the stairwell and lift to ensure easy access by residents.

 

Universal Design

 

The proposal satisfies the objectives of Element 4.9 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments as the building has been designed to provide universal access and the dwelling sizes provide accommodation options of people with disabilities and to accommodate ageing in place. Through the planning framework there is no requirement for disabled car parking to be provided, however it is noted the Building Codes of Australia require these spaces to be provided, which the applicant will need to demonstrate through the building permit process should the application be approved. As noted previously there is a surplus of car parking on the site for this accessible parking to be provided without impacting on the allocation of bays. It is noted that the internal layout of the apartments may be refined during the detailed design stage should the application be approved, to improve accessibility of people with disabilities.

 

Mixed Use

 

The proposal satisfies the objectives of Element 4.14 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments and the local housing objectives of the Built Form Policy for the following reasons:

 

·       The development has been designed to enhance and activate the street. Entrances to the retail tenancies are provided directly from Beaufort Street and entrances to the office tenancies and apartments provided from Harold Street. The entrances between the different uses are clearly distinguishable and separate from each other, and have been positioned to protect amenity. A pedestrian awning is provided around both street frontages to provide weather protection. Glazing and articulation is provided on the retail tenancies to facilitate interaction and major openings and balconies are provide to the apartments on the upper floors to provide for street surveillance;

·       The acoustic report provided by the applicant confirms that the apartments will not be negatively impacted by noise from the non-residential uses within the development;

·       Waste for the development is stored in one area which is located on the ground floor to protect the amenity of residents. The storage area is enclosed so that the amenity of the retail tenancies and pedestrian entry is also maintained; and

·       Appropriate parking is provided on the site for the various uses, as discussed above. This ensures that residents parking will not be used by staff or customers of the non-residential uses.

 

Waste Management

 

The proposal is consistent with the objectives of Element 4.17 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments as the waste storage area is located within building on the ground floor, separate from pedestrian entry and tenancies and not visible from street to ensure that there is no impact on the amenity of the residents or public realm. The waste storage area is conveniently accessed by residents and bins can be directly collected from Harold Street.  Through reviewing the proposal, the City’s Waste Services have identified that further information is required to determine the amount of waste generated from the different uses of the building and the size bins that would be necessary to meet these needs. Should the application be approved a condition is recommended for a Waste Management Plan to be prepared by the applicant and approved by the City, ensuring that adequate waste management measures are implemented.

 

Utilities and Facilities

 

The proposal is not consistent with the objectives of Element 4.18 of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments. Although the development does provide for the necessary infrastructure services and utilities for the building are conveniently located and integrated within the building façade, individual utilities for the apartments are not adequately designed. The laundry areas within individual apartments are located in varying locations, including within bathrooms, apartment entrances and hallways, as well as within a laundry room in some instances. The areas typically don’t appear to have sufficient space for necessary laundry facilities such as the washing machine, tub and storage space, and are not well ventilated. There is space available for clothes drying areas on each balcony, however these would not be screened from view from the public realm and adjoining properties.

 

While this is not consistent the Element Objectives, the proposal is consistent with the overall objectives of the R Codes Volume 2 – Apartments as the apartments provide a high level of amenity for residents. Although the laundry facilities provided do not appear to be sufficient, it is noted that the internal layout of the apartments may be refined during the detailed design stage should the application be approved, to improve this aspect. It is also noted that other alternative solutions could be considered to improve the useability of these spaces during this process.

 

DPLH Comments

 

In addition to the DPLH’s recommended conditions, it also provided some additional considerations to be taken into account by the City in its assessment of the application. These include:

 

·       The rear ROW being configured to facilitate two-way access;

·       Due regard to be given to SPP 5.4; and

·       Consideration be given to the performance of the Harold Street and Beaufort Street intersection post-development, to the satisfaction of the City.

 

In response to these the following is noted:

 

·       The existing ROW is 3.2 metres wide. The subdivision approval includes a requirement for the ROW adjoining the subject site to be widened by 1.4 metres, resulting in a width of 4.6 metres. The WAPC’s Planning Bulletin 33 – Rights of Way or Laneways in Established Areas identifies that a long term view to widening of existing ROW’s is to be taken, by requiring widening to be provided at the time of redevelopment to achieve an ultimate width of 6.0 metres. Should the application be approved, it is recommended that a conditioned by imposed for this 1.4 metre widening to be provided, and over time as redevelopment of properties adjoining the ROW occurs, the ROW will be widened to ultimately facilitate two-way access with a width of 6.0 metres;

·       Due regard has been given to SPP 5.4 as an acoustic report has been provided to assess the impact of transport noise on the development. The acoustic report recommends that a further report be undertaken as part of the detailed design phase to identify measures to be implemented into the façade design including glazing requirements. This is recommended to be included as a condition should the application be approved. The subdivision approval also imposed a condition for a notification to be included on titles advising of the location within a transport corridor and the potential to be affected by transport noise. Should the application be approved, it is recommend that this condition be imposed; and

·       The WAPC’s Transport Assessment Guidelines identify that a SIDRA analysis is required when the traffic flow generated by the development increase the traffic on any lane by 100 vehicles per hour and increases the traffic flow in the intersection by 10 percent. The applicant has submitted a traffic report which identifies that the development would generate 278 daily vehicle trips with 21 and 24 trips during the AM and PM peak hours respectively and is considered to have a moderate impact. As a result this development does not trigger the requirements for a SIDRA analysis to be undertaken. Having reviewed the traffic report the City is satisfied that the traffic generated by the development can be accommodated in the network.

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                                          25 June 2019

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9.3          No. 160-166 (Lot No's: 32, 33, 34, 201 and 202) Palmerston Street, Perth - Change of Use to Motel and Addition of 11 Motel Rooms and Restaurant/Cafe

TRIM Ref:                  D19/73159

Author:                     Mitchell Hoad, Senior Urban Planner

Authoriser:                Jay Naidoo, Manager Development & Design

Ward:                        South

Attachments:             1.       Consultation and Location Map

2.       Development Plans

3.       Written Justification and Supporting Technical Reports

4.       Administration's Response to Summary of Submissions

5.       Applicant's Response to Summary of Submissions

6.       Design Review Panel Minutes

7.       Determination Advice Notes  

 

 

Recommendation:

That Council, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and the Metropolitan Region Scheme, APPROVES the application for a Change of Use to Motel and Addition of 11 Motel Rooms and Restaurant/Cafe at No. 160-166 (Lot: 32, 33, 34, 201 and 202; D/P: 690, 302209 and 39093) Palmerston Street, Perth, in accordance with the plans shown in Attachment 2 and the determination advice notes at Attachment 7:

1.       Use of Premises

1.1     This approval relates to a Change of Use to Motel and Restaurant/Cafe as shown on the plans dated 6 May 2019 and 15 May 2019. It does not relate to any other development on the site;

1.2     The use of the Motel and Restaurant shall only be used in accordance with the definition in the City of Vincent’s Local Planning Scheme No. 2 as follows:

Motel means premises, which may be licensed under the Liquor Control Act 1988 –

(a)     used to accommodate guests in a manner similar to a hotel; and

(b)     with specific provision for the accommodation of guests with motor vehicles;

Restaurant/Café means premises primarily used for the preparation, sale and serving of food and drinks for consumption on the premises by customers for whom seating is provided, including premises that are licensed under the Liquor Control Act 1988;

1.3     A maximum of 56 patrons shall be permitted within the Restaurant/Café at any one time; and

1.4     The hours of operation of the Restaurant/Cafe shall be restricted to 11:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Sunday, including public holidays, when open to the public. There is no restriction on operating hours when the Restaurant/Café is open to the guests of the Motel only;

2.       Parking and Access

2.1     A minimum of 21 off-street parking bays shall be provided. The parking bays are not to be used for storage purposes or the like. Of these bays:

·       4 shall be provided for staff of the Motel and Restaurant/Café use; and

·       17 for the guests of the Motel and customers of the Restaurant/Café.

 

2.2     The car parking and access areas shall be sealed, drained, paved and line marked in accordance with the approved plans and are to comply with the requirements of AS2890.1 prior to the occupation or use of the development;

2.3     A minimum of 12 bicycle facilities shall be provided and designed in accordance with AS2890.3 prior to the occupation of the premises;

3.       Acoustic Report

3.1     A revised Acoustic Report shall be lodged with and approved by the City, in accordance with the City’s Policy No. 7.5.21 – Sound Attenuation prior to the commencement of the development.  This revised Acoustic Report shall address, but is not limited to, the following:

·       The emission of noise from the Restaurant/Café, including music, commercial kitchen exhausts and air conditioner and other servicing units; and

 

3.2     All of the recommended measures included in approved Acoustic Report referred to in 3.1 shall be implemented prior to the occupation or use of the development and maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the City at the expense of the owners/occupiers;

4.       Parking Management Plan

4.1     Prior to occupation of the development, a revised Parking Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City. The revised Parking Management Plan is to include, but not limited to, the following:

·       Details regarding the reciprocal use of the 17 bays allocated to Motel guest and Restaurant/Café customer parking; and

·       Detailed management measures to ensure that access to these bays is readily available at all times and that guests of the Motel are made aware of the availability of on-site parking at the time of booking; and

 

4.2     The Parking Management Plan as identified in Condition 4.1 shall be implemented and the development carried out in accordance with the approved Parking Management Plan and approved plans to the satisfaction of the City;

5.       Landscaping Plan

5.1     A detailed landscape and reticulation plan for the development site and adjoining road verge, to the satisfaction of the City, shall be lodged with and approved by the City prior to commencement of the development. The plan shall be drawn to a scale of 1:100 and show the following:

·       The location and type of existing and proposed trees and plants;

·       Areas to be irrigated or reticulated;

·       The provision of two trees within the verge of Palmerston Street adjoining the development. The tree species shall be Red Flowering Paperbark with a minimum size of 45 litres;

·       The provision of 8.7 percent of the site area as deep soil zones; and

·       The appropriate selection of tree species (consistent with the City’s Tree Selection Tool) to be located within the deep soil areas to maximise the provision of canopy coverage; and

 

5.2     All works shown in the plans identified in Condition 5.1 above shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved plans to the City’s satisfaction, prior to occupancy or use of the development and maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the City at the expense of the owners/occupiers;

 

6.       Verge Infrastructure

No verge tree shall be removed without the prior written approval of the City. The verge tree shall be retained and protected from damage including unauthorised pruning to the satisfaction of the City;

7.       Building Design

7.1     Windows and doors of the ground floor tenancies fronting Bulwer, Palmerston and Earl Streets shall provide an active and interactive relationship to the street to the satisfaction of the City and shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the City. Blinds, roller shutters and other screening and shielding devise shall remain open during the operating hours;

7.2     Ground floor glazing and/or tinting shall be a minimum of 70 percent visually permeable to provide unobscured visibility. Darkened, obscured, mirrored or tinted glass or other similar materials as considered by the City is prohibited;

7.3     All external fixtures and building plant, including air conditioning units, piping, ducting and water tanks, shall be located so as to minimise any visual and noise impact on surrounding landowners, and screened from view from the street, and surrounding properties to the satisfaction of the City; and

7.4     The awning within the Palmerston Street and Bulwer Street road reservation, attached to the façade of the building shall be designed to be removable, to the satisfaction of the City. This is to be demonstrated as part of the building permit;

8.       Amalgamation

Prior to the occupation of the development, the subject land shall be amalgamated into one lot on the Certificate of Title;

9.       Construction Management Plan

A Construction Management Plan that details how the construction of the development will be managed to minimise the impact on the surrounding area shall be lodged with and approved by the City prior to the commencement of the development. The Construction Management Plan is required to address the following concerns that relate to any works to take place on the site:

·       Public safety, amenity and site security;

·       Contact details of essential site personnel;

·       Construction operating hours;

·       Noise control and vibration management;

·       Dilapidation Reports of nearby properties;

·       Air, sand and dust management;

·       Stormwater and sediment control;

·       Soil excavation method;

·       Waste management and materials re-use;

·       Traffic and access management;

·       Parking arrangements for contractors and subcontractors; and

·       Consultation plan with nearby properties;

 

10.     Waste Management

10.1   A Waste Management Plan prepared to the satisfaction of the City shall be submitted approved by the City prior to the commencement of the use; and

10.2   Waste management for the development shall thereafter comply with the approved Waste Management Plan; and

11.     Schedule of External Finishes

Prior to the commencement of development, a detailed schedule of external finishes (including materials, colour schemes and details) shall be submitted to and approved by the City. The development shall be finished in accordance with the approved schedule prior to the use or occupation of the development.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider an application for development approval for a Change of Use to a Motel for the existing building, and a new two-storey building as a Restaurant/Café on the ground floor and a Motel on the second storey at No. 160-166 Palmerston Street, Perth (subject site).

PROPOSAL:

The application proposes to change the use of the existing Batavia Apartments on the subject site from Residential Flats to Motel, and the construction of a new two-storey building to accommodate a Restaurant/Café on the ground floor and 11 additional Motel rooms on the second storey. The additional rooms would continue to be operated by the existing operator of the Batavia Apartments.

 

The Restaurant/Café is proposed to accommodate 56 patrons. The ground floor also includes a reception area for the Motel and office and laundry facility for use by staff and guests respectively. The second storey is proposed to accommodate 11 new rooms for the Motel, taking the total number of rooms on the subject site to 32.

 

There are no specified hours of operation for the Restaurant/Café, although the applicant has provided indicative hours of 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm Monday to Sunday, subject to the future operator requirements should the proposal be approved. The Motel reception hours of operation are from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Sunday. Out of these hours, check-in and check-out would be undertaken by staff of the Restaurant/Café or any other available staff. Staff for the development is proposed to consist of:

 

·       Two cleaners/maintenance staff;

·       One receptionist;

·       One kitchenhand; and

·       Three restaurant staff.

 

The development does not propose any works to the existing building or increase to the 21 parking bays currently on the site.

Background:

Landowner:

Starlily Nominees Pty Ltd

Applicant:

Toh Construction Pty Ltd

Date of Application:

31 January 2019

Zoning:

MRS:    Urban / Other Regional Road

LPS2:   Zone: Mixed Use          R Code:  R40

Built Form Area:

Residential

Existing Land Use:

Residential Flats

Proposed Use Class:

Motel and Restaurant/Cafe

Lot Area:

1,648 square metres

Right of Way (ROW):

No

Heritage List:

No

 

The subject site is zoned Mixed Use R40 under the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (LPS2), the subject site current consists of the Batavia Apartments which is a three storey building accommodating 21 rooms and 21 parking bays. The building was approved by the City of Perth as Residential Flats in 1984. Batavia Apartments have operated from the subject site since 2012 and provides accommodation for tourists.

 

The subject site is bound by Bulwer Street to the north-east, Palmerston Street to the north-west, Earl Street to the south-east and an existing single storey Single House at No. 158 Palmerston Street to the south-west. Bulwer Street is reserved as an Other Regional Road (ORR) under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, a portion of which affects the north-western corner of the subject site. A location plan is included in Attachment 1. No building is proposed within the portion of the subject site affected by the Bulwer Street ORR reservation. The land surrounding the subject site is zoned Residential R50 under LPS2 and consists generally of single and two storey residential development.

 

The application was submitted to the City on 26 July 2018 but was incomplete. Following a preliminary assessment Administration requested additional information to be provided to allow a full assessment to be undertaken, including details regarding the proposed land uses, a Parking Management Plan (PMP), acoustic report, landscaping plan and Environmentally Sustainable Design report (ESD). The requested information was not provided to the City in full until 31 January 2019, at which time the application was deemed to be complete and was formally lodged.

 

The application was lodged as a Change of Use from Motel to Hotel. Following community consultation and a review of the City’s records it was identified that the approved land use was as per the original development approval, being Residential Flats. Residential Flats is not a use class under LPS2. Following discussions with the applicant regarding the appropriate land use, being either Motel or Hotel, the applicant amended the proposal to be considered as a Motel land use. This was on the basis that the current and intended operation of the use was more consistent with the definition of Motel under LPS2 which provides accommodation with specific provision for guests with motor vehicles. The proposal provides for dedicated on-site parking for guests of the Motel.

 

Plans for the development are included in Attachment 2. The supporting information provided by the applicant is included in Attachment 3, including a landscaping plan, acoustic report, parking management plan and environmentally sustainable design report.

Details:

Summary Assessment

The table below summarises the planning assessment of the proposal against the provisions of the LPS2, the City’s Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form (Built Form Policy) and Policy No. 7.7.1 – Non-Residential Development Parking Requirements (Parking Policy).  In each instance where the proposal requires the discretion of Council, the relevant planning element is discussed in the Detailed Assessment section following from this table.

 

Planning Element

Use Permissibility/ Deemed-to-Comply

Requires the Discretion of Council

Land Use

 

ü

Street Setback

 

ü

Building Setbacks/Boundary Wall

ü

 

Building Height/Storeys

 

ü

Open Space

ü

 

Landscaping

 

ü

Parking & Access

 

ü

Bicycle Facilities

ü

 

Solar Access

ü

 

Essential Facilities

ü

 

External Fixtures

ü

 

Surveillance

ü

 

Environmentally Sustainable Design

 

ü

Detailed Assessment

The deemed-to-comply assessment of the element that requires the discretion of Council is as follows:

 

Land Use

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

LPS2

 

‘P’ permitted use

 

 

Motel and Restaurant/Café both ‘A’ uses

Street Setback

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Built Form Policy – Clause 5.2

 

No deemed-to-comply primary street setback as this is determined by the average of five adjoining properties, and the subject site is bound by Palmerston Street and Earl Street.

 

No deemed-to-comply secondary street setback.

 

 

Ni setback proposed to Bulwer Street

 

 

 

 

Nil setback proposed to Palmerston Street and Earl Street

Building Height

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Built Form Policy – Clause 5.6

 

7.0 metres to top of concealed roof

 

 

7.3 metres to top of concealed roof

Landscaping

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Built Form Policy – Clause 5.14

 

15% deep soil zone, with a minimum area of 3.0m2

 

30% canopy coverage

 

 

8.7% deep soil zone

 

18% canopy coverage

Parking

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Parking Policy

 

Motel – parking to be determined based on PMP

Restaurant/Cafe – 14 bays

 

 

21 existing car bays are provided on site, and a PMP has been provided with the application

Environmentally Sustainable Design

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Built Form Policy – Clause 1.8

 

No deemed-to-comply standard. Local housing objectives and design principle assessment required.\

 

 

An ESD report has been provided by the applicant, included in Attachment 3.

 

The above element of the proposal does not meet the specified deemed-to-comply standards and is discussed in the comments section below.

Consultation/Advertising:

Community consultation was undertaken by the City for a period of 21 days in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 from 5 March 2019 to 26 March 2019. The method of advertising included 31 letters being mailed out to all owners and occupiers surrounding the subject site (as shown in Attachment 1), a sign being erected on-site, a newspaper advertisement and a notice on the City’s website in accordance with the City’s Policy No. 4.1.5 – Community Consultation.

 

At the conclusion of the consultation period, a total of three submissions were received one which objected and two which did not support or object but expressed concerns. The main issues raised during the consultation period related to the following matters:

 

·       Concerns about the built form outcome being appropriate for the locality, including the lack of pedestrian awning and the ground floor interaction of the new building; and

·       Supportive of the land use, parking and landscaping provided that it is maintained.

 

Following advertising, the applicant provided an amended proposal, which included:

 

·       Changing the intended use from Hotel to Motel; and

·       Changes to the built form including the increasing of the building height on the north-eastern and north-western corners to 7.3 metres and a more refined building design including articulation and use of colours and materials sympathetic to the existing locality.

 

Administration readvertised the amended proposal, as although the use permissibility of a Hotel and Motel is the same (being ‘A’), the plans provided a further departure to what had been previously advertised with a maximum building height of 7.3 metres. The amended proposal was readvertised from 16 May 2019 to 27 May 2019. The method of advertising included 31 letters being mailed out to those who had previously been sent a letter and a notice placed on the City’s website.

 

At the conclusion of the additional consultation period, a total of two additional submissions were received. These raised concerns over potential noise impacts for air conditioning units, as these were not included within the acoustic report, as well as the impact of customers utilising existing on-street car parking.

 

A summary of the submissions received and Administration’s comments with respect to these are included in Attachment 4. A summary of the submissions and the applicant’s comments is included within Attachment 5.

 

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage

 

The application was referred to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) as the development abuts and is affected by Bulwer Street which is reserved as an ORR under the MRS. The DPLH advised that it had no objection to the proposal, subject to a traffic assessment being undertaken to the City’s satisfaction.

 

In response to the DPLH’s recommendation, the applicant provided a traffic report (refer to Attachment 3). This is discussed further in the Comment section of this report.

Design Review Panel (DRP):

Referred to DRP:            Yes

 

The application was referred to the DRP on three previous occasions, being 5 September 2018, 20 March 2019 and 8 May 2019. The minutes from these DRP meeting is included within Attachment 6.

Legal/Policy:

·       Planning and Development Act 2005;

·       Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015;

·       City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2;

·       City of Vincent Policy No. 4.1.5 – Community Consultation;

·       City of Vincent Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form;

·       City of Vincent Policy No. 7.5.21 – Sound Attenuation;

·       City of Vincent Policy No. 7.5.23 – Construction Management Plans; and

·       City of Vincent Policy No. 7.7.1 – Non-Residential Development Parking Requirements.

 

Planning and Development Act 2005

 

Should Council refuse the application for development approval, the applicant may have the right to have the decision reviewed in accordance with Part 14 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.

Delegation to Determine Applications:

This matter is being referred to Council as the development proposes a Motel land use, which Administration does not have delegation to determine.

Risk Management Implications:

There are minimal risks to Council and the City’s business function when Council exercises its discretionary power to determine a planning application.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Nil.

Comments:

Land Use

 

Within the Mixed Use zone, a Motel and Restaurant/Café are both ‘A’ uses, which requires advertising to be undertaken before discretion being exercised. In considering the appropriateness of the uses regard is to be given to the objectives of the Mixed Use zone under LPS2.

 

The proposal is consistent with the objectives of the Mixed Use zone under LPS2 as follows:

 

·       The development provides for a strong urban edge to be provided along Bulwer Street, with the Restaurant/Café being located on the ground floor to provide for interactivity with the street. The ground floor design provides for a pedestrian awning with an open and active façade provided to encourage pedestrian activity. The Restaurant/Café is compatible with the Motel rooms provided above, with guests of the Motel likely to utilise the premises and increase activity at the street level;

·       The applicant has provided an acoustic report and PMP to demonstrate that noise and parking can be appropriately managed so. These indicate that the proposed uses are capable of operating from the subject site without generating nuisances detrimental to the amenity of the nearby properties or wider locality;

·       The applicant has provided an ESD report which identifies that the new building can achieve a Five Star Green Star rating, demonstrating a contribution towards sustainable design; and

·       The development provides for tourist accommodation in close proximity to the Perth Central Business District (approximately 620 metres) and the Leederville Town Centre (approximately 680 metres). The operator of the Batavia Apartments has been providing tourist accommodation from the premises since 2012, with no complaints received regarding the land use which demonstrates its compatibility with the surrounding residential uses.

 

Street Setback

 

The Built Form Policy requires a local housing objective assessment to be undertaken for the primary and secondary street setback. The proposed nil setbacks to Bulwer Street, Palmerston Street and Earl Street are consistent with the local housing objectives as follows:

 

·       The nil setback enhances the Bulwer Street streetscape as it provides an active and articulated façade to both the ground and second storey. The nil setback is consistent with the nil setback of the commercial building at No. 274 Bulwer Street. The proposed building would replace the existing front fence which provides views into the communal pool area, screening this from view from the public realm to provide privacy for users and improved amenity for the street; and

·       The nil setback to Palmerston Street and Earl Street provides an urban edge to the development site. The articulated façade design minimises the perception from building bulk on the streetscape and results in an improved outcome for both streets as it screens the communal pool area.

 

 

 

 

 

Building Height

 

The Built Form Policy permits a maximum building height of 7.0 metres to the top of a concealed roof. The building is proposed to be 7.3 metres high at the north-eastern and north-western corner, with the remaining portion 7.0 metres high. This is consistent with the local housing objectives as follows:

 

·       The increased height acts as an architectural element to feature the corners of the proposed building. This provides visual interest and contributes towards the character of the streetscape and was supported by the City’s DRP. As the increased height is proposed for the corners of the building, with the remaining building meeting the deemed-to-comply standard, this would not overwhelm or dominate the existing streetscape or result in increased building bulk or scale;

·       The façade design draws on key character elements in the locality, including red face brick and white render to provide consistency with the surrounding residential properties. The increased height on the corner contributes towards this and is not incompatible with existing development or the streetscape; and

·       The development does not propose any retaining or fill, and does not result in any visual privacy or overshadowing concerns for adjoining properties.

 

Landscaping

 

The Built Form Policy requires the provision of 15 percent of the site area as deep soil zone and 30 percent canopy coverage. The proposed 8.7 percent deep soil zone and 18 percent canopy coverage (inclusive of the existing canopy across the rear of the site) is consistent with the local housing objectives as follows:

 

·       Existing landscaping is retained at the rear of the site to assist with screening the existing parking bays from the adjoining property at No. 158 Palmerston Street. New landscaping is proposed to be provided around the Palmerston Street frontage to reduce the impact of the development when viewed from the residential properties across the road. There is no impact on the existing verge trees within the Bulwer Street and Palmerston Street verges which would further contribute towards reducing the impact of the development;

·       The development proposes increased landscaping and canopy coverage around the communal pool area. This area currently has low amenity for users as there is no landscaping with the exception of two trees which provide limited shading and the pool is surrounded by concrete. The proposed landscaping incorporates planting areas, shade trees and trellis structures to support climbing plants around the pool area. These contribute towards providing shade and creating a communal area with greater amenity for users and guests consistent with the DRP’s recommendation; and

·       The canopy cover proposed would overhang the verge, improving the amenity for pedestrians and contribute towards the City’s green canopy to reduce the impact of the urban heat island effect.

 

Administration recommends that a condition be imposed requiring a revised landscaping plan to be submitted which provides for revised tree selection species to maximise canopy coverage on the site.

 

Parking and Bicycle Parking

 

The Parking Policy does not specify parking requirements for the Motel use, with parking to be determined based on a PMP. The Parking Policy requires 14 bays to be provided for the Restaurant/Café use.

 

There is currently 21 existing bays on the site with no new bays proposed as part of this application. The applicant has prepared a PMP which is included within Attachment 3 and outlines the following:

 

·       Of the 21 on-site parking spaces, four would be allocated to staff of both uses and 17 allocated to guests of the Motel and customers of the Restaurant/Café;

·       12 bike spaces are provided on the site, with these available for use by staff, guests and customers of the Restaurant/Café and Motel uses;

·       The subject site is within proximity of high frequency and regular frequency bus routes, as well as pedestrian paths connecting to local amenities including Hyde Park. Bulwer Street includes a bicycle lane in both directions which connects to Palmerston Street, Vincent Street and Lord Street. Connection is also provided to the wider bicycle network including along Beaufort Street and Fitzgerald Street; and

·       Off-street public parking is available within the Fitzgerald Street car parking as well as on the surrounding streets within 400 metres of the subject site.

 

 

The proposed parking provision is suitable for the following reasons:

 

·       The nature of the Motel use is to provide accommodation for tourists, with provision for parking on site. The development proposes for 17 bays to be allocated for guest/customer use, with the applicant indicating a likely split of 13 bays for the guests of the Motel and four bays for customers of the Restaurant/Café, although more bays may be available for customers depending on demand. The Restaurant/Café is intended to primarily service the guests of the Motel, although it would also be open to the public. Given this reciprocal use it is reasonable for there to be a reduction of on-site parking. Although parking is provided for guests of the Motel, it is noted that not all guests would have a vehicle as they are generally tourists, and are notified of the availability of on-site parking as part of the booking process. In addition, the site is adequately serviced by public transport and is in close proximity to the Perth CBD for the use of ride sharing services which can all be utilised by guests. The parking allocated for each of the uses is adequate for the needs of the development;

·       The subject site is well located with respect to high frequency bus routes as well as pedestrian and cycling paths which can be used by guests of the Motel as well as staff of both uses. Additionally, guests may also utilise ride sharing services such as Uber as well as taxi’s given the proximity to the Perth CBD. There is also 12 bicycle parking spaces provided for in the development, which can be used by guests and staff; and

·       Within the immediate vicinity of the subject site (450 metres), there are 113 bays along Bulwer Street between Randall Lane and Lake Street and 66 bays along Palmerston Street between Bulwer Street and Newcastle Street available for public parking. With respect to the parking provided along Palmerston Street, the City’s parking data indicates that there is 13 bays available on average. With respect to the parking along Bulwer Street, this has not been captured by the City’s parking data, a GIS review indicated that there is 72 bays available on average, with details of the demand as follows:

 

-      Thursday 2 May 2019 – 41 cars parked;

-      Sunday 24 February 2019 – 42 cars parked;

-      Saturday 22 December 2018 – 36 bays parked;

-      Sunday 28 October 2018 – 43 cars parked;

-      Sunday 23 September 2018 – 40 cars parked;

-      Wednesday 25 April 2018 – 53 cars parked; and

-      Monday 12 February 2018 – 30 cars parked.

 

Based on the above, there is generally 85 on-street parking bays available for use within 450 metres of the subject site, and this is capable of accommodating parking for patrons of the Restaurant/Café.

 

Noting the above, sufficient on-site parking is provided for staff of the development and guests of the Motel. As a result of the nature of the Motel land use, there is likely to be reciprocity with guests also being customers of the Restaurant/Café which would reduce the demand for customer parking. Some customer parking is provided on-site, and there is sufficient alternative transport methods and public parking within the vicinity of the subject site to accommodate any additional parking demand, without the need for a cash-in-lieu contribution from the applicant.

 

Acoustic Report

 

The City’s Policy No. 7.5.21 – Sound Attenuation requires the development to be accompanied by an acoustic report. The applicant provided an acoustic report prepared by Sealhurst Acoustic Design and Engineering which is included in Attachment 3. Following a review of the acoustic report, this recommends for a further acoustic report to be undertaken upon the completion of detailed design, when specific fittings and systems have been selected. While the proposal is expected to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997, further acoustic reporting once the detailed design has been completed would ensure that this occurs. In light of this, a condition is recommended for a revised acoustic report to be provided to ensure that the proposal achieves compliance with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.

 

Environmentally Sustainable Design

 

The applicant provided an ESD Report which forms part of the application to satisfy the requirements of the Built Form Policy. The ESD Report is included in Attachment 3 and outlines the following features that would be considered during construction, including:

 

·       Solar PV panels;

·       High performance glazing and insulated walls, roof and ceiling systems;

·       The use of efficient fixtures and fittings, including taps and lights; and

·       Access to natural light and ventilation to all rooms, and achieving cross ventilation where possible to increase natural cooling.

 

The ESD Report identifies that a self-assessment against the Green Star Design and As-Built tool has been competed, and the development would achieve the five star Green Star rating. Administration has reviewed the ESD Report and is satisfied with its findings.

 

DPLH Comments

 

In response to the DPLH comments, the applicant submitted a traffic report to Administration. The traffic report (included in Attachment 3) identifies that the proposal would result in an increase of 16 and 30 vehicle trips during the morning and afternoon peak periods.  The Western Australian Planning Commission’s Transport Impact Assessment Guidelines outline that development which generates between 10 and 100 vehicle trips per hour would have a moderate impact. Given the increases of 16 and 30 vehicle trips, the proposal is on the lower scale of this impact, and no further assessment is required. Administration has reviewed the traffic report and is satisfied with its findings that traffic generated by the proposal can be accommodated within the surrounding road network with minimal impact.

 


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Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

9.4          No. 11 (Lot: 4; S/P: 7727) Douglas Street, Perth - SAT S.31 Reconsideration - Proposed Change of Use to Unlisted Use (Dog Day Care)

TRIM Ref:                  D19/78781

Author:                     Fiona Atkins, Urban Planner

Authoriser:                Jay Naidoo, Manager Development & Design

Ward:                        South

Attachments:             1.       Consultation and Location Map

2.       Daily Operations and Procedures

3.       Waste Management Plan

4.       Site Plan

5.       Traffic Impact Report

6.       Strata Plan

7.       Signage Plans

8.       Acoustic Report

9.       Administration Response to Summary of Submissions

10.     Applicant's Response to Summary of Submissions

11.     Determination Advice Notes  

 

 

Recommendation:

That Council, in accordance with Section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004, the provisions of the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and the Metropolitan Region Scheme, SETS ASIDE the City’s decision of 18 March 2019 and APPROVES the application for the Change of Use to an Unlisted Use (Dog Day Care) at No. 11 (Lot: 4; S/P:7727) Douglas Street, Perth, in accordance with plans provided in Attachment 4, subject to the following conditions, with the associated determination advice notes in Attachment 11:

1.       Use of Premises

1.1     The premises shall be used for the purposes of the care of dogs as detailed in the Daily Operations and Procedures date stamped 28 April 2019;

1.2     A maximum of 35 dogs per day shall be cared for at any one time;

1.3     The hours of operation shall be limited to between 6:30am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday;

1.4     The overnight boarding of dogs shall not permitted on the premises;

1.5     Dogs shall not be permitted in common areas on the site other than for access to and from the premises, and must be on a leash; and

1.6     The pick up and drop off of dogs shall be scheduled, being no less than 10 minutes apart, and for no more than four dogs being scheduled to be picked up or dropped off at any time;

2.       Time Limited Approval

This approval is granted for a term of 12 months from the date the use commences, after which time the use shall cease to operate unless a further approval is sought;

3.       Operational Management

Use of the premises shall be carried out in accordance with the Daily Operations and Procedures date stamped 28 April 2019 or any revised Procedure approved by the City. The Procedure shall be reviewed in within the first six months of the use commencing, with any changes identified during this review or by the City, being incorporated into an updated Procedure approved by the City as part of the review;

4.       Waste Management

4.1     Waste shall be managed in accordance with the Waste Management Plan date stamped 3 December 2018; and

4.2     A plan indicating the location of a bin store of sufficient size and suitably accessible to accommodate the City’s bin requirement shall be lodged with and approved by the City prior to the commencement of the use. The bin store shall be provided in accordance with the plan approved by the City prior to the occupation or use of the development and to the satisfaction of the City; and

5.       Bicycle Parking

A minimum of four bicycle bays are to be provided onsite. Bicycle bays must be provided at a location convenient for staff to access. The bicycle facility shall be designed in accordance with AS2890.3.

 

Purpose of Report:

To reconsider the City’s decision of 18 March 2019 to refuse an application for development approval for a Change of Use to an Unlisted Use (Dog Day Care) at No. 11 Douglas Street, Perth, as invited by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).

PROPOSAL:

The application proposes a Dog Day Care for a maximum of 35 dogs at any time within a tenancy that has two floors. The dogs would be managed by a maximum of four staff at any one time. The Dog Day Care is proposed to offer grooming, behavioural training and general day to day care of dogs that would include socialising with other dogs, feeding and playing.

 

The applicant has proposed the following as part of the operation of the use:

 

Operating Hours

 

Dogs would be present on-site Monday to Friday between 6:45am and 5:30pm, aside from dogs on their first day of dog day care that would arrive at 6:30am. The applicant is not proposing for the premises to be open on public holidays or on weekends.

 

New Clients

 

All new dogs would be required to arrive at 6.30am on their first day and would be assessed by a dog behaviourist/ day care supervisor to observe the dog’s behaviour and ability to interact with other dogs. This would take approximately an hour. The behaviourist/ day care supervisor would apply discretion as to whether a dog would be accepted.

 

Drop Off and Pick Up

 

The Dog Day Care would require clients to use an online booking system to confirm the dates and times in which their dog would attend the day care. The system would be set up with 10 minute intervals so that only a pre-arranged number of dogs could be dropped off between 6:45am and 9:00am and picked up between 4:00pm and 5:30pm. This is to assist with managing parking and to minimise the number of dogs being picked up and dropped off at any time.

 

Dogs that visit the premises for grooming only would also be booked in for day care, and would be required to also pre-book drop off and pick up dates and times. It is intended for grooming dogs to be picked up by 2:00pm to assist with managing parking when the majority of other dogs on the premises are collected from 4:00pm.

 

There are seven marked bays available on-site, plus available on-street parking along Newcastle Street and Douglas Street.

 

Rules and Requirements

 

All dogs attending the Dog Day Care are to be:

 

·       At least 5 months of age;

·       Up to date with all immunisations;

·       Non-aggressive and non-protective over food or toys;

·       Sterilised/ de-sexed;

·       Using effective flea control;

·       Dog and people friendly (no aggressive, dangerous and/ or dominant behaviour); and

·       In good general health (no limping, lameness, contagious disease, parasites, illness or the like).

 

Dog Behaviour

 

If a dog becomes aggressive, barks excessively or seems distressed the following steps are taken:

 

·       They are removed from the situation.

·       Taken to the vacant playroom by the supervisor until calm.

·       They are then encouraged back to the play area.

·       If the situation persists the owner is contacted.

·       Dog would be secluded until owner has arrived.

·       Conduct report given to the owner upon pick up and the dog would not be welcome back.

 

The Daily Operations and Procedures setting out the management regime for the proposed Dog Day Care is included as Attachment 2. Floor plans of the proposal are included as Attachment 4.

 

The applicant is also proposing four bicycle racks to the rear of the premises and has advised that they are intending to install acoustic insulation on the common wall shared with neighbouring tenancy No. 9 Douglas Street. The applicant has advised that the acoustic insulation being proposed is a ‘Woven Image Balance Tile’ on both the ground floor and upper floor. The treatment is 24mm thick sound absorption tiles to reduce reverberated noise in the room and reduce echo. The acoustic insulation was not accounted for in the acoustic report submitted in support of the application.

Background:

Landowner:

Brunswick Holdings Pty Ltd

Applicant:

Amanda Deurloo

Date of Application:

4 December 2018

Zoning:

MRS:    Industrial

LPS2:   Zone: Commercial        R Code: N/A

Built Form Area:

Mixed Use

Existing Land Use:

Warehouse

Proposed Use Class:

Unlisted Use (Dog Day Care)

Lot Area:

446m2

Right of Way (ROW):

No

Heritage List:

No

 

An application for development approval was submitted to the City on 4 December 2018. The application proposed the following:

 

·       Four staff at any one time;

·       A maximum of 45 dogs at any one time;

·       Hours of operation being from Monday to Friday, 6:45am till 5:30pm; and

·       Four parking bays provided for the exclusive use of the premises.

 

The proposal was advertised in accordance with Policy No. 4.1.5 - Community Consultation for a period of 21 days. A total of five objections were received, one submission expressing concern and one submission in support of the proposal.

The application was determined under delegated authority as not more than five objections were received. On 18 March 2019, Administration resolved to refuse the application for the following reasons:

 

1.       The proposed use does not satisfy the objectives of the City of Vincent’s Local Planning Scheme No. 2 for the Commercial zone, as the development is proposed to operate at a scale and intensity that is not compatible or complimentary to the adjoining commercial development; and

 

2.       Having regard to clause 67(m) and 67(n) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015, the proposed development is not considered compatible with the adjoining commercial uses due to the proposed scale and intensity of the use, which is considered to have a detrimental impact on the adjoining commercial tenancies.

 

On 5 April 2019, the applicant lodged an application for review with the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) pursuant to Section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004. Through the SAT mediation process, the applicant has modified the proposal to address the reasons for refusal and the City has been invited to reconsider the modified proposal.

Details:

Summary Assessment

The table below summarises the planning assessment of the proposal against the provisions of the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (LPS2), the City’s Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form and the Perth Parking Policy 2014. In each instance where the proposal requires the discretion of Council, the relevant planning element is discussed in the Detailed Assessment section following from this table.

 

Planning Element

Use Permissibility/ Deemed-to-Comply

Requires the Discretion of Council

Land Use

 

ü

Car Parking

ü

 

Bicycle Facilities

ü

 

Signage

 

ü

Detailed Assessment

The deemed-to-comply assessment of the element that requires the discretion of Council is as follows:

 

Land Use

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Local Planning Scheme No. 2

 

“P” Use

 

 

Unlisted Use (Dog Day Care)

Advertising Signs

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Policy No. 7.5.2 – Signs and Advertising

 

Wall signs

 

Where placed directly over door openings, to have a minimum clearance of 2.7m from the finished ground level.

 

 

 

 

The proposed signage would have a minimum clearance of approximately 2.0m above finished ground level.

 

The above elements of the proposal do not meet the specified deemed-to-comply standards and are discussed in the Comments section below.

Consultation/Advertising:

Community consultation for the original application was undertaken in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 for a period of 21 days commencing on 9 January 2019 and concluding on 30 January 2019. Community consultation was undertaken by means of a sign on-site, a notice in the local newspaper, a notice on the City’s website and 19 letters being mailed to all adjoining owners and occupiers as shown in Attachment 1, in accordance with the City’s Policy No. 4.1.5 – Community Consultation.

 

A total of seven submissions were received, comprising five objections, one submission expressing concern and one submission of support. A summary of the concerns raised within the submissions is as follows:

 

·       Concerns regarding noise;

·       Concerns regarding odour;

·       Parking issues, particularly during drop off and pick up time; with a high demand for street parking in the area;

·       Dogs getting loose and becoming a nuisance; and

·       Other tenants leaving due to the noise produced and intensity of proposed use.

 

The amended proposal that is the subject of this report was advertised for a period of 14 days, commencing 1 May 2019 and concluding on 15 May 2019. The application was advertised for a 14 day period as established with the SAT during mediation. Community consultation was undertaken by means of written notification being mailed to all adjoining owners and occupiers that were previously consulted with and a notice on the City’s website.

 

A total of eight submissions were received, comprising seven objections and one submission in support. A summary of the main concerns raised within the submissions is as follows:

 

·       The number of dogs cared for on site would exceed 35;

·       The lack of suitable car parking available on site for pick up/ drop off and resultant parking issues with a high demand for street parking in the area;

·       Health and hygiene concerns;

·       Concerns regarding noise;

·       Concerns regarding odour, health and hygiene, including inadequate storage of faeces;

·       Dogs getting loose and becoming a nuisance;

·       Impact on the rear yard which is a shared space with other tenancies;

·       Unsuitability of the use in the area; and

·       The use being inconsistent with the objectives of the Commercial zone, and incompatible and detrimental to the amenity of the adjoining commercial properties and residential properties in the locality.

 

The applicant has provided a response to the submissions and this is included as Attachment 9. A summary of submissions and Administration’s comments are provided in Attachment 10.

Design Review Panel (DRP):

Referred to DRP:            No

Legal/Policy:

·       Planning and Development Act 2005;

·       Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015;

·       City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2;

·       Policy No. 4.1.5 – Community Consultation;

·       Policy No. 7.5.2 - Signs and Advertising; and

·       Perth Parking Policy 2014.

 

Local Planning Scheme No. 2

 

The proposed land use is not specifically identified in the land use table in LPS2 and could not reasonably be determined as falling within the interpretation of one of the listed uses in LPS2. The proposal is considered as an Unlisted Use. In accordance with Clause 18(4) where a use class is not specifically referred to in the zoning table, the City is to:

 

(a)      Determine that the use is consistent with the objectives of a particular zone and is therefore a use that may be permitted in the zone subject to conditions imposed by the local government; or

(b)      Determine that the use may be consistent with the objectives of a particular zone and give notice under clause 64 of the deemed provisions before considering an application for development approval for the use of the land; or

 

(c)      Determine that the use is not consistent with the objectives of a particular zone and is therefore not permitted in the zone.

 

Council is required to consider if the use is consistent with the objectives of the Commercial zone. LPS2 includes the following objectives for the Commercial zone:

 

·       To facilitate a wide range of compatible commercial uses that support sustainable economic development within the City.

 

·       To ensure development design incorporates sustainability principles, with particular regard to waste management and recycling and including but not limited to solar passive design, energy efficiency and water conservation.

 

·       To maintain compatibility with the general streetscape, for all new buildings in terms of scale, height, style, materials, street alignment and design of facades.

 

·       To ensure that development is not detrimental to the amenity of adjoining owners or residential properties in the locality.

Delegation to Determine Applications:

This matter has been referred to Council in accordance with the City’s Delegated Authority Register as the application received more than five objections during the community consultation period.

Risk Management Implications:

There are minimal risks to Council and the City’s business function when Council exercises its discretionary power to determine a planning application.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Nil.

Comments:

Land Use

 

The application proposes a day care for up to 35 dogs, with a maximum of four staff. Activities on site would include grooming, behavioural training and general day to day care of dogs including playing, resting and feeding. The dogs would be accommodated within numerous rooms over two levels within the subject tenancy.

 

Objections were received during the community consultation period identifying the use as being a source off noise and odour emissions and incompatible with other existing land uses sensitive to these emissions.

 

The subject tenancy abuts an interior design business at 9 Douglas Street, and beyond this a coffee roasting business at No. 7 Douglas Street. Office tenancies are located to the north of the site on Newcastle Street. The subject tenancy is located within a Commercial zone as per LPS2, and is also within the City’s West End Arts Precinct. The surrounding commercial area is reasonably well tenanted and contains a variety of commercial and industrial uses, including art galleries, offices, and panel beating shops. The locality is bound by Newcastle Street, Loftus Street and Leederville Parade, with the Graham Farmer Freeway also in close proximity.

 

An objective of the Commercial zone in LPS2 is ‘to ensure that development is not detrimental to the amenity of the adjoining owners or residential properties in the locality’. The City’s reasons for refusal of the original application were related to the number of dogs proposed at the site and the potential impacts of the proposal on the surrounding area not being adequately managed. The management plans provided by the applicant were not considered to satisfactorily mitigate the potential issues created by 45 dogs at the subject site. For these reasons, Administration determined that 45 dogs on site with the management regime proposed at the time would not be compatible or complimentary to the adjoining land uses.

 

The applicant has made changes to their proposal in order to address the reasons for refusal. The revised proposal includes a reduction in the maximum number of dogs to 35. The Daily Operations and Procedures, included as Attachment 2, has also been updated to provide further detail of how dogs would be managed, particularly in relation to antisocial dogs or behaviour which may be considered to cause a nuisance, as well as adopting an approach of online bookings in order to stagger pick up and drop off to address car parking availability.

 

The proposed use is considered to meet the objectives of the Commercial zone for the following reasons:

 

·       The revised proposal to accommodate a reduced number of 35 dogs is supported by an updated detailed operational procedure and management plan that would reduce the scale and intensity of the Dog Day Care use;

·       The site is located within an established Commercial area that accommodates a wide range of non‑residential land uses. These uses have varying scales and intensities, and varying degrees of impact on the amenity of the area. The modified proposal would be consistent and compatible with the prevailing non-residential land uses in the area;

·       The applicant has prepared and provided reports and management plans relating to traffic, noise and waste to demonstrate compliance with relevant requirements, and to reduce and minimise adverse off-site impacts on the amenity of adjoining owners. The Dog Day Care conducted in accordance with the management practices proposed to be put in place would not compromise the amenity of the locality;

·       The nearest residential property to the subject site is approximately 60 metres to the north across Newcastle Street and the use would not have adverse impacts on these residents; and

·       There is existing ambient noise from the area’s location adjacent and nearby to major transport corridors which produce transport noise from passing traffic, and from existing non-residential land uses.

 

Signage

 

The application proposes signage at the front and rear of the property to advertise the business logo and name, being ‘Happy Tails Doggy Daycare’. Plans of the signage are included in Attachment 7.

 

The signage is proposed to have a minimum clearance of 2.0 metres in lieu of the required 2.7 metres between the bottom of the sign and the natural ground level as per the requirements of the City’s signage policy. The purpose of this policy requirement is to ensure that signage is of sufficient height above ground level to allow clearance and to ensure that it does not pose a safety threat to passing pedestrians.

 

The signs are supported for the following reasons:

 

·       The signs are proposed to be positioned clear from the top of the entry and exit doors, and to be fixed flat against the external walls of the tenancies;

·       The number and size of the walls signs are consistent with that permitted under the Policy No. 7.5.2 – Signs and Advertising;

·       The signage is commensurate with the need for advertising activities offered from the premises;

·       The signage is not proposed to be illuminated or contain flashing or running lights; and

·       The colour and design of the signage would not be detrimental to the quality of the Commercial area.

 

Vehicle Parking and Bicycle Parking

 

The subject tenancy is located within the Department of Transport’s Perth Parking Management Area. The City’s Policy No. 7.7.1 - Non Residential Parking Requirements do not apply. The Perth Parking Management Area has a requirement for a maximum number of bays dependant on the location of the site. The maximum number of bays required for this site is 200 bays.

 

Objections were received during community consultation identifying that the arrangements for car parking and drop off and pick up of dogs were uncertain, difficult to manage and would result in inadequate car parking.

 

The applicant has stated that the subject tenancy shares eight parking bays with the two other tenancies on the site, being Nos. 7 and 9 Douglas Street. The applicant is of the view that the tenant of No. 11 Douglas Street is entitled to 54 per cent of the parking bays, with Nos. 7 and 9 Douglas Street entitled to 23 per cent each. This would equate to four bays being allocated to No. 11 Douglas Street and two bays each to Nos. 7 and 9. Of the bays available on-site, one is a disabled access bay and one is a loading bay.

 

There are seven marked bays on-site. The area on-site accommodating car parking is shown as common property on the strata plan, included as Attachment 6. The allocation of bays is to be determined by the strata owners. In the absence of any documentation confirming alternative arrangements, it is not clear what right the applicant has to exclusively use four car parking bays on-site. There are no bays sign posted or marked on-site for exclusive use by tenancies.

 

The car parking arrangements for the use is supported having regard for the following:

 

·       The Dog Day Care would increase the traffic coming and going from the site during drop off and pick up times. The application proposes that dogs would be dropped off between 6:45am and 9:00am (aside from new dogs that would be dropped off at 6.30am) and picked up between 4:00pm and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). No dogs would be kept on-site overnight. The amended proposal includes the need for clients to book online so as they are allocated a 10-15 minute drop off and pick up window, in an effort to reduce the potential for traffic and parking issues. The applicant has advised that there would not be more than four dogs scheduled to be dropped off or pick up at any time. The reduction in the number of maximum dogs from 45 to 35 would decrease the number of trips to and from the site, and staggered pick up and drop off times would limit the maximum number of clients on the premises at any one time. This would assist in reducing the impact on parking and traffic around the site.

·       Aside from on-site car parking bays available to all tenancies, clients dropping and picking up their dogs would be able to utilise on-street parking which is available in the surrounding area, including:

o   Eight half-hour parking bays available on Douglas Street;

o   Two quarter-hour parking bays on Newcastle Street near the corner of Douglas Street;

o   Seven two-hour parking bays on Newcastle Street between Douglas Street and Tandy Street;

o   12 two-hour parking bays along Drummond Street, in close proximity to the Douglas Street entrance; and

o   Additional time limited parking located further along Drummond Street.

The time limit of these street parking bays applies from 8:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. The City’s survey data on the street parking on Douglas Street collected for three separate days in November 2018 indicates that the occupancy rate was approximately 75 percent. It is considered that there are sufficient car parking bays in close proximity to the site to support the pick up and drop off of dogs.

·       The subject tenancy’s location in Perth means that it is accessible by foot for clients in the surrounding area, and this provides an alternate mode of transport for pick up and drop off for customers. The site is accessible via public transport, with the nearest bus stops on Newcastle Street being approximately 100 metres from the subject site and City West and Leederville train stations each being 900 metres away from the subject site. Although public transport may not assist for the pickup and drop off of the dogs, the availability of public transport would assist in alleviating the demand for staff parking at the site. Four bicycle racks for staff use are also proposed to be installed at the rear of the property. The applicant has confirmed that staff would be required to catch public transport or cycle to the site, with only the manager’s car intended to be on-site. Though it is difficult to mandate that all staff must use alternate modes of transport to attend the site, the accessibility of the site may encourage this and reduce the reliance on driving.

·       The proposed Unlisted Use (Dog Day Care) is compliant with the requirements of the Perth Parking Management Area, presenting no variation to the required maximum number of bays permitted.

 

The accessible nature of the site, pick up and drop off arrangements and the prevalence of time limited street parking in the area means that the impacts of car parking and traffic can be adequately managed so as to not have a negative impact on the amenity of the surrounding area.

 

Waste Management

 

Objections were received during community consultation regarding odour from dog faeces.

 

The applicant has submitted a Waste Management Plan to demonstrate how dog faeces would be managed and removal from the site. A copy of the Waste Management Plan is included as Attachment 3.

 

The applicant is intending to immediately collect all faeces during the day using a plastic bag and store the faeces in a large freezer, which would be used as a storage receptacle until the rubbish collection days. The freezing would decrease any odour or disease that may otherwise be generated by the proposed amount of waste. The applicant would be contracting Cleartech Waste Management for the dog faeces removal. The faeces would be collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, so as not to coincide with the waste and recycling collection by the City that occurs on Wednesday. The applicant has also provided a list of their hygiene and cleaning standards and requirements to ensure that odour is controlled and pests are effectively managed.

 

Administration is satisfied that the Waste Management Plan would mitigate the potential for odour from the proposed business, and is compliant with the relevant health and environment legislation. A condition of approval has been recommended to require the on-going implementation of the identified waste management measures by the operator, to the satisfaction of the City. A bin enclosure is also required to be provided on-site for the storage, cleaning and maintenance of bins as required under the City’s Health Local Law 2004. This has been recommended as a condition of development approval.

 

Safety and Nuisance

 

Concerns were raised during community consultation regarding the safety and nuisance associated with having a Dog Day Care in this location and that some dogs may not be controlled in common areas outside of the tenancy in common areas and demonstrate aggressive behaviour.

 

The subject tenancy has numerous rooms within the building that would allow the dogs to be contained to ensure they would not escape from the building and onto public streets or other properties. All dogs would be required to be on leash when entering and exiting the premises to further limit the risk of dogs escaping from an owner’s control.

 

The applicant has advised that aggressive dogs would not be accepted at the Dog Day Care and that all new dogs would be assessed by a staff member trained in animal behaviour prior to being accepted.

 

The applicant has confirmed that the common area at the rear of Nos. 7-11 Douglas Street is not going to be used by the dogs and does not form part of the proposal. The applicant has advised that the staff may use the rear area to sit during their breaks, but would not be used for play or toileting of the dogs.

 

It is recommended that any approval granted includes a condition that dogs are not permitted into the common areas of the strata lot except for entry and exit to the site, and must be on a leash when doing so.

 

Noise

 

Objections were received during community consultation regarding noise emitted from barking dogs and how this would be managed.

 

The applicant submitted an acoustic report prepared by a qualified acoustic consultant, Acoustics & Audio Production dated 30 November 2018, in support of the proposed use. The report was updated during the assessment process to include specific reference to noise impacts on Nos. 7 and No. 9 Douglas Street and has been included as Attachment 8.

 

The acoustic assessment has been prepared on the assumption that well managed dog care facilities that have adequate management practices would limit noise emissions from barking dogs and that dog barking is restricted. The report findings are based on 10 dogs barking at the same time and present for less than 10 percent of the time. The report sets out that this is an unlikely event as the dogs would be under constant supervision of a carer.

The level of noise permitted within a Commercial area under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 is higher than the noise level permitted within a residential area, allowing varied uses to operate within these areas. The report concludes that the proposed Dog Day Care would comply with the required noise levels as per the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 when measured at nearby and adjoining commercial properties, including Nos. 7 and 9 Douglas Street. Although the subject tenancy does share a wall with a tenancy accommodating an interior design showroom and office, the noise generated would still remain compliant with the requirements of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. The report was prepared in support of the previous application and is based on noise generated from 45 dogs on-site. As the amended application proposes a reduced number of up to 35 dogs, the noise produced from the site would continue to comply with noise limits. Administration has included an advice note recommending the installation of the additional acoustic insulation as proposed by the applicant on the wall that is shared with adjoining tenancy No. 9 Douglas Street.

 

In relation to dog behaviour and management, the applicant has also advised that if a dog does not settle at the day care centre and continues to bark and/ or whine it would be provided with one on one time with a staff member to calm the dog and address the behaviour. Staff would have knowledge of dog behaviour and training techniques. If the situation with the dog cannot be resolved the owners would be contacted to collect the dog.

 

Time Limited Approval

 

The Dog Day Care use could be conducted without generating nuisance detrimental to the amenity of the area through the implementation of the detailed operational and management regime set out by the applicant. The use is supported on this basis. The proposal is reliant on the application of the detailed management arrangements to control noise, odour and parking availability. Having regard for community concerns, it is acknowledged that there is no certainty that the management practices would be maintained at a level that would avoid nuisance to neighbouring properties, as well as the practicality of its implementation day to day, such as the staggered pick up and drop off arrangements.

 

A time limited approval is available to Council and it is recommended that an initial approval be issued for a 12 month period. This would allow the applicant to demonstrate that the use can be managed successfully and provides an opportunity to monitor its operation so that the management procedure can be reviewed. The applicant would be required after the 12 month period to re-apply for development approval to continue to operate. Any such application would be advertised to the surrounding owners and occupants before being determined.

 


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9.5          Nos. 77 & 79 (Lots: 3 & 4; D/P: 7680) Anzac Road, Mount Hawthorn - Amendment to Development Approval for Six Grouped Dwellings

TRIM Ref:                  D19/76650

Author:                     Karsen Reynolds, Urban Planner

Authoriser:                Jay Naidoo, Manager Development & Design

Ward:                        North

Attachments:             1.       Consultation and Location Map

2.       Previously Approved Development Plans and Perspectives

3.       Minutes of 6 February 2018 Council Meeting

4.       Proposed Development Application Plans

5.       Proposed Development Application Perspectives

6.       Subdivision Approval

7.       Determination Advice Notes  

 

 

Recommendation:

That Council, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and the Metropolitan Region Scheme, APPROVES the development application to amend development approval for Six Grouped Dwellings at Nos. 77 and 79 (Lots: 3 and 4; D/P: 7680) Anzac Road, Mount Hawthorn in accordance with the plans shown in Attachment 4, subject to the following condition, with the associated determination advice notes in Attachment 7:

1.       All conditions, requirements and advice notes detailed on development approval 5.2017.239.1 granted on 6 February 2018 continue to apply to this approval.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider an application for development approval for an amendment to development approval for six Grouped Dwellings at Nos. 77 and 79 Anzac Road, Mount Hawthorn (subject site).

PROPOSAL:

The subject site is located at No. 77 and 79 Anzac Road, Mount Hawthorn, as shown on the location plan included as Attachment 1.

 

At its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 6 February 2018, Council approved an application for six grouped dwellings subject to conditions at the subject site. The development plans and development perspectives approved by Council are included as Attachment 2 and the Minutes of the 6 February 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting are included as Attachment 3. The application proposes to amend the existing approval by amending the finished floor levels, driveway gradients, retaining walls, storerooms and pedestrian access of Units 3 – 6 of the development. Details of the proposal are as follows:

 

·       Increase by 0.6 metres to the finished floor level of the Units 3 – 6 dwellings;

·       Increase by 0.257 metres to the finished floor level of the Units 3 – 6 garages and consequent changes to driveway gradients;

·       Increase by 0.6 metres to the ground levels of the outdoor areas of Units 3 – 6;

·       Provision of additional retaining walls along the eastern and western boundaries of Unit 3 and Unit 6 that follow the natural ground level of the site; and

·       Reconfiguration of storerooms and adjacent steps for Units 3 and 6.

 

The application does not propose any amendments to Units 1 and 2 of the development. The application also does not propose any changes to the overall design and built form outcome of the development. The applicant has advised that the amendment is being proposed to reduce the amount of excavation works required as well as ensuring the development does not undermine the western and eastern adjoining properties buildings located on the boundary.

 

The development plans and development perspectives of the proposal are included as Attachment 4 and Attachment 5 respectively.

Background:

Landowner:

Peter Haselhurst

Applicant:

Andrew Peirce

Date of Application:

7 March 2019

Zoning:

MRS:    Urban

LPS2:   Zone: Residential         R Code: R30

Built Form Area:

Residential

Existing Land Use:

Single House

Proposed Use Class:

Grouped Dwelling

Lot Area:

1,654m²

Right of Way (ROW):

Yes, the ROW is on the southern side of the subject property and is 5 metres in width. The ROW is owned by the Council with right access it.

Heritage List:

No

 

The subject site is bound by Anzac Road to the north and a right of way (ROW) to the south. The subject site adjoins a mix of Single Houses, Grouped Dwellings and Multiple Dwellings. The broader area is generally characterised by single storey and two storey Single Dwellings and Grouped Dwelling developments, with Commercial and Multiple Dwelling developments along Oxford Street.

 

The subject site is zoned Residential with a density coding of R30 under the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (LPS2). The subject site and adjoining properties along Anzac Road are within the Residential built form area under the City’s Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form (Built Form Policy) and also have a density coding of R30 under the City’s LPS 2. The subject sites have a combined lot frontage of 27.4 metres to Anzac Road. The site topography falls to the rear of the lot towards the ROW. A single storey residential dwelling is currently located on each of the individual lots within the subject site with access being provided from Anzac Road.

 

A subdivision application was conditionally approved on 22 December 2015 for the subject site by the Western Australian Planning Commission for the creation of six lots, two lots fronting onto Anzac Road and four lots to the ROW. The conditionally approved plan of subdivision is included as Attachment 6. The lots are yet to be created and titles have not yet been issued. The approval is valid until 22 December 2019. This application proposes development consistent with the lot configuration proposed by the conditionally approved subdivision.

details:

Summary Assessment

The table below summarises the planning assessment of the proposal against the provisions of the City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2 (LPS2), the City’s Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form and the State Government’s Residential Design Codes.  In each instance where the proposal requires the discretion of Council, the relevant planning element is discussed in the Detailed Assessment section following from this table.

 

Planning Element

Use Permissibility/ Deemed-to-Comply

Previously approved

Requires further Discretion

Land Use (only where required)

ü

 

 

Site Area

ü

 

 

Street Setback

 

ü

 

Front Fence

 

ü

 

Building Setbacks/Boundary Wall

 

 

ü

Building Height/Storeys

 

 

ü

Open Space

ü

 

 

Outdoor Living Areas

 

ü

 

Landscaping

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Privacy

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Parking & Access

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Solar Access

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Site Works/Retaining Walls

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Essential Facilities

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External Fixtures

 

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Surveillance

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Detailed Assessment

The deemed-to-comply assessment of the element that requires the discretion of Council is as follows:

 

Lot Boundary Setbacks / Boundary Walls

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Residential Design Codes (R Codes) – Clause 5.1.3 Lot Boundary Setbacks

 

Eastern Boundary

 

Unit 6 rear feature nib wall setback 1.5m

Unit 6 rear balcony setback 3.0m

Unit 6 front balcony setback 3.0m

Unit 6 upper floor bed 1 & bed 2 setback 2.7m

 

Western Boundary

 

Unit 3 front balcony setback 3.0m

Unit 3 rear balcony setback 3.0m

Unit 3 upper floor bed 1 & bed 2 setback 2.7m

 

Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form - Clause 5.3 Lot Boundary Setbacks (Walls Built on Boundary)

 

Western Boundary

 

Boundary wall maximum height: 3.5m

Boundary wall average height: 3.0m

 

 

 

Eastern Boundary

 

Unit 6 rear feature nib wall setback 1.2m

Unit 6 rear balcony setback 1.6m

Unit 6 front balcony setback 1.9m

Unit 6 floor bed 1 & bed 2 setback 1.9m

 

Western Boundary

 

Unit 3 front balcony setback 1.9m

Unit 3 rear balcony setback 1.9m

Unit 3 upper floor bed 1 & bed 2 setback 2.7m

 

 

 

 

Western Boundary

 

Unit 3 garage boundary wall maximum height: 4.1m

Unit 3 garage boundary wall average height: 3.8m

Building Height / Storeys

Deemed-to-Comply Standard

Proposal

Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form – Clause 5.6 Built Height

 

Permitted number of storeys: 2

 

Permitted concealed roof height: 7.0m

 

 

 

Proposed number of storeys: 2

 

Unit 3 proposed concealed roof height: 7.1m

Unit 4 proposed concealed roof height: 7.44m

 

The above element of the proposal does not meet the specified deemed-to-comply standards and is discussed in the comments section below.

Consultation/Advertising:

Community consultation was undertaken in accordance with the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015, for a period of 14 days commencing on 3 April 2019 and concluding on 17 April 2019. Community consultation was undertaken by means of written notifications being sent to surrounding landowners, as show in Attachment 1 and a notice on the City’s website. The City did not receive any submissions at the conclusion of the community consultation period.

Design Review Panel (DRP):

Referred to DRP:            No

 

The amended development application was not referred to the DRP for comment as the amendments do not result in any design changes. The development plans approved by Council at its 6 February 2018 meeting were considered to address all DRP comments.

Legal/Policy:

·       Planning and Development Act 2005;

·       Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015;

·       City of Vincent Local Planning Scheme No. 2;

·       State Planning Policy 7.3 – Residential Design Codes Volume 1 (R Codes Volume 1);

·       Policy No. 4.1.5 – Community Consultation; and

·       Policy No. 7.1.1 – Built Form Policy.

 

Should Council refuse the application for development approval, the applicant would have the right to have the decision reviewed in accordance with Part 14 of the Planning and Development Act 2005.

Delegation to Determine Applications:

This matter has been referred to Council in accordance with the City’s Delegated Authority Register as the application is an amendment to a development approval that was determined by Council and as the development application incorporates more than three dwellings.

Risk Management Implications:

There are minimal risks to Council and the City’s business function when Council exercises its discretionary power to determine a planning application.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Nil.

Comments:

Lot Boundary Setbacks

 

Eastern Boundary

 

The upper floor of Unit 6 provide lot boundary setbacks to the eastern boundary that do not meet the deemed-to-comply standard set in the R Codes.  The eastern lot boundary setbacks provided satisfy the relevant design principles and local housing objectives of the R Codes and Built Form Policy and are acceptable for the following reasons:

 

·       The properties to the east of Unit 6 includes a single dwelling as well as a multiple dwelling development. The upper floor of Unit 6 is adjacent to a balcony on the multiple dwelling located to the east of the subject site that has 1.6 metre obscure screening on the boundary, as well as blank walls of the single house. Views from the eastern properties towards the proposed development are limited due to the 1.6 metre privacy screen and limited openings facing the subject site. The eastern properties would not be adversely impacted in regards to building bulk as the proposed eastern elevation is well articulated and provides a range of openings to mitigate building bulk. The façade incorporates contrasting materials including weatherboard cladding and red face brick that break up the appearance of the walls when viewed from the adjoining properties and the ROW. Details of the proposed materials and colours is included in the proposed plans in Attachment 3;

·       All overshadowing from the development falls within the parent property and ROW, ensuring adjoining properties have access to direct sunlight;

·       The building has been stepped back to allow for ventilation to flow; and

·       The Unit 6 upper floor eastern elevation proposes minor openings and screened balconies. The reduced setback does not result in any adverse overlooking and subsequent loss of privacy to the eastern adjoining properties.

 

Western Boundary

 

The upper floor of Unit 3 provides lot boundary setbacks to the western boundary that do not meet the deemed-to-comply standard set in the R Codes.  The western lot boundary setbacks provided satisfy the relevant design principles and local housing objectives of the R Codes and Built Form Policy and are acceptable for the following reasons:

 

·       The affected property to the west includes one double storey grouped dwelling development. The upper floor of Unit 3 is adjacent to the upper floor of the western dwelling that contains no major openings that face the subject site. The western property does have major openings on the ground floor that have views towards the upper floor elevation of Unit 3. The adjacent western property would not be adversely impacted in regards to building bulk given the western elevation is well articulated that provides a range of openings to mitigate building bulk. The façade incorporates contrasting materials including weatherboard cladding and red face brick, which break up the appearance of the walls when viewed from the adjoining property and the ROW. Details of the proposed materials and colours is included in the proposed plans in Attachment 3;

·       All overshadowing from the development falls within the parent property and ROW, ensuring adjoining properties have access to direct sunlight;

·       The building has been stepped back to allow for ventilation to flow; and

·       The upper floor of the Unit 3 western façade proposes minor openings and screened balconies. The reduced setback does not result in any adverse overlooking and subsequent loss of privacy to the western adjoining property.

 

Boundary Walls

 

The development proposes a boundary wall to the western boundary (Unit 3 garage) that has a maximum height of 4.1 metres in lieu of the 3.5 metre deemed-to-comply standard, and an average height of 3.8 metres in lieu of the 3.0 metre deemed to comply standard of the Built Form Policy Clause 5.3 Lot boundary setbacks. The western boundary wall proposed satisfies the relevant design principles and local housing objectives of the R Codes and Built Form Policy and is acceptable for the following reasons:

 

·       The proposed boundary wall abuts the adjoining western property’s garage boundary wall that is of a greater height and length. The adjacent boundary wall on the western property alleviates impacts of building bulk of the proposed garage boundary wall. The proposed boundary wall is also adjacent to the side setback area of the western adjacent property that contains no major openings. This side setback area would not be adversely impacted in regards to building bulk;

·       All overshadowing from the development falls within the parent property and ROW, ensuring adjoining properties have access to direct sunlight;

·       The building has been stepped back to allow for ventilation to flow;

·       The garage boundary wall provides no openings. The boundary wall does not result in any overlooking and subsequent loss of privacy to the western adjoining property; and

·       Views of the proposed boundary wall from the ROW are largely screened from the western adjoining properties existing garage boundary wall that is of a similar height and that is setback closer to the ROW. The front façade of Unit 3 is well articulated and provides a number of contrasting colours and materials that reduces the dominance of the garage boundary wall when viewed from the ROW.

 

Building Height

 

Unit 3 and Unit 4 propose building heights that exceed the permitted concealed roof height of 7.0 metres set as a deemed-to-comply standard in the Built Form Policy. Unit 3 provides a maximum building height of 7.1 metres and Unit 4 proposes a maximum building height of 7.44 metres. The building heights of these units satisfy the relevant design principles and local housing objectives of the R Codes and Built Form Policy and are acceptable for the following reasons:

 

·       The maximum height of Unit 4 applies only to the centrally located common wall between Unit 3 and Unit 4. The central location of the maximum building height ensures that the portion of wall is not visible from neighbouring properties and does not add bulk and scale to the development;

·       The maximum height of Unit 3 applies a portion of the south-west corner of the upper floor, with the majority of the Unit building height being less than the deemed-to-comply height of 7.0 metres;

·       The additional height of Unit 3 and Unit 4 is attributed to the natural ground level of the site that has a gradual fall from the northern boundary to the southern boundary (front to rear), with the lowest portion of the site being located to the south-west corner of the site;

·       The facades of Unit 3 and Unit 4 incorporate a range of materials and colours including red face brick, contrasting render and timber garage doors. These materials are common in the immediate streetscapes. The development also incorporates feature walls to the roof form and provides articulation through varying setbacks when viewed from the street and adjoining properties. The materials and finishes address the character of the site context. The articulation, design and materials provided to the façade relate to the surrounding context and provide appropriate design detail;

·       The finished floor levels proposed have been stepped with the natural ground level of the site, subsequently reducing the overall height of the buildings. The proposed amendments better respond to the natural features of the site as there is a greater balance of cut and fill onsite. All fill proposed sits less than 500 millimetres above natural ground level and meets the deemed-to-comply requirements of R Codes Volume 1 Clause 5.3.7 Site works; and

·       All overshadowing from the development falls within the parent property and ROW, ensuring adjoining properties have access to direct sunlight.

 


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9.6          Mount Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan

TRIM Ref:                  D19/78544

Author:                     Georgia Lawrence, Place Manager

Authoriser:                Stephanie Smith, Manager Policy and Place

Attachments:             1.       Draft Volume 3 - Mount Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       ENDORSES the Draft Volume 3: Mount Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan included as Attachment 1 for the purpose of advertising; and

2.       INVITES submissions from the community on the Draft Volume 3: Mount Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan for a period of 28 days by way of local public notice, postcard delivery to Mount Hawthorn Town Centre businesses, display at the Administration and Civic Centre and Library and publication on the City’s website and social media platforms.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider endorsing the Draft Volume 3: Mount Hawthorn Town Centre Place Plan (MHTCPP) for advertising.

Background:

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council (OMC) on 23 August 2016 (Item 9.1.5) Council endorsed Administration’s approach to Place Management and the preparation of a Town Centre Place Plan (TCPP) for each of the City’s five town centres.

 

Volume 1: Vincent Town Centre Place Plan (VTCPP) and Volume 2: North Perth Town Centre Plan (NPTCPP) were adopted in April 2018 and a draft version of MHTCPP is included as Attachment 1.

Details:

MHTCPP follows the same structure as VTCPP and NPTCPP and the preparation of MHTCPP aligns with Council’s adopted approach to Place Management.

 

MHTCPP captures and builds upon existing strategies and documents developed by the City and the Mount Hawthorn Hub and will guide the allocating of funding and resources committed to Mount Hawthorn Town Centre.

 

Administration has completed an analysis of Mount Hawthorn Town Centre including an analysis of the following informing documents and strategies to inform the development of MHTCPP:

 

·       Mount Hawthorn Hub Action Plan 2017;

·       Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028;

·       Arts Development Action Plan 2018-2020;

·       Public Open Space Strategy 2018;

·       Economic Development Strategy 2011-2016;

·       Draft Economic Development Strategy 2020-2024;

·       Car Parking Strategy 2010;

·       Precinct Parking Management Plans;

·       Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan;

·       Sustainable Environment Strategy 2011-2016; and

·       Draft Sustainable Environment Strategy 2019-2024.

 

The draft actions and initiatives proposed in the MHTCPP were workshopped with the Mt Hawthorn Hub Executive Committee on 4 April 2018 and refined based on the feedback obtained.

 

If endorsed, MHTCPP will enable Administration to better manage service delivery and resources to support the Mount Hawthorn Town Centre.

Consultation/Advertising:

If endorsed, MHTCPP would be advertised for a period of 28 days by way of local public notice, display at the Administration and Civic Centre and Library and publication on the City’s website and social media platforms.

 

Administration will visit Mount Hawthorn Town Centre businesses during the 28 day consultation period to deliver information postcards to business owners.

Legal/Policy:

The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework outlined by the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 requires the City to adopt a Strategic Community Plan and a Corporate Business Plan (CBP) to be supported by the Annual Budget and a range of informing strategies. The MHTCPP is an informing strategy to the City’s CBP.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

The MHTCPP enables an integrated, holistic, placed-based approach to town centre management. Place planning focuses on integrating good environmental, economic and social outcomes that improve the sustainability and liveability of our town centres. This approach focuses on promoting liveability and walkability by improving the pedestrian environment with small and large scale urban design improvements, greening and prioritising active transport modes over the car.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Implementation of key initiatives within the MHTCPP will be supported through allocations within current and future capital and operating budgets.

Comments:

MHTCPP will align the City’s activities with a clear future direction for the area that is informed by the community. The ongoing review of the document will ensure that the City’s service delivery in the town centre keeps pace with emerging trends and community aspirations and ensures that Mount Hawthorn Town Centre continues to thrive. The City will continue to work closely with the Mt Hawthorn Hub to support the continued improvement of their Action Plan, which will continue to inform the MHTCPP.

 


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9.7          Place Plan Minor Annual Review

TRIM Ref:                  D19/50605

Author:                     Tahnee Bunting, Place Manager

Authoriser:                Stephanie Smith, Manager Policy and Place

Attachments:             1.       Volume 1 - Vincent Town Centre Place Plan

2.       Volume 2 - North Perth Town Centre Place Plan

3.       Implementation Framework Progress Update VTCPP

4.       Implementation Framework Progress Update NPTCPP

5.       Volume 1 - Vincent Town Centre Place Plan - Highlighted Amendments

6.       Volume 2 - North Perth Town Centre Place Plan - Highlighted Amendments

7.       Volume 1 - Vincent Town Centre Place Plan - Draft Update

8.       Volume 2 - North Perth Town Centre Place Plan - Draft Update  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       ADOPTS the revised Volume 1: Vincent Town Centre Place Plans and Volume 2: North Perth Town Centre Place Plan included as Attachment 5 and Attachment 6; and

2.       NOTES:

2.1     the annual review of the Place Plans for 2019; and

2.2     that Administration will update Volume 1: Vincent Town Centre Place Plans and Volume 2: North Perth Town Centre Place Plan, included as Attachment 4 and Attachment 5, on the City’s website and will notify all town teams.

 

Purpose of Report:

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the Place Plans implementation over the past 12 months and provide recommended minor amendments to ensure the Place Plans continue to be robust and responsive documents.

Background:

On 1 May 2018, Council adopted the first two volumes of the Town Centre Place Plans, Vincent Town Centre Place Plan (VTCPP) and Volume 2 North Perth Town Centre Plan (NPTCPP) (refer Attachment 1 and 2). The actions within the plans have now gone through 12 months of implementation by the various services units at the City of Vincent.

 

A minor annual review has now been completed, in line with the adopted approach to the Place Plan implementation, as shown below.

 

Details:

Since the Place Plan adoption in May 2018, the place plan actions have been largely on track with the timeframes set out in the implementation table and the intended delivery.

 

A progress snapshot on each of the items in the implementation framework has been prepared with input from applicable service units at the City (refer to Attachment 3 and 4).

 

As part of the teams input, minor changes have been recommended including:

 

·       Updates to project delivery dates,

·       Updates to reflect completed actions,

·       Reassignment of actions to alternative business units, and

·       Updating reference to Engineering to now be Infrastructure and Environment.

 

Actions within the Place Plans go through review and analysis during the delivery, which can also result in the actions needing to be adapted.

 

For example, action item V1.8 suggests to Link in with Tourism WA and ensure that the City’s Town Centres are marketed as a key inner city tourist destinations however, upon implementation Tourism WA have redirected the marketing focus towards targeting broader WA zones and there was limited prospects of destination marketing for inner City Town Centres. In this instance an alternative opportunity was pursued that continues to align with the objectives of that action.  Through a new Inner Perth assembly initiative.

 

These updated changes have been included within the revised Place Plans (refer to Attachment 5 and 6).

 

Informing Documents

 

As part of the annual review, the following new informing documents have been considered. These documents have either been prepared or reviewed within the past 12 months.

 

·       Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028;

·       Arts Development Action Plan 2018-2020;

·       Public Open Space Strategy, and

·       Draft Greening Plan 2018-2023.

 

Where appropriate, actions that are place specific should be captured within the Place Plans. Within the NPTCPP additional actions have not been included as the Place Plan actions already respond to those included in the new informing documents.

 

The VTCPP would benefit from additional detail on the new direction that the Strategic Community Plan 2018-2018 takes. This has been included within the revised Place Plan on page 8 of Attachment 4.

 

In addition to these documents, the following documents are also currently under development and planned to be completed within the next twelve months:

 

·       Integrated Transport Plan;

·       Economic Development Strategy;

·       Sustainable Environment Strategy and

·       Safer Vincent Plan as these documents have not been substantially completed at the time of this review it is expected that they will be captured as part of next year’s minor review and within additional Place Plan volumes.

 

Consultation/Advertising:

The Place Plans are advertised to the community during the preparation of the plans and at the four year major review. Throughout the year Place Managers receive community feedback and suggestions, particularly through the local Town Teams, which may be appropriate to include within the Place Plans and can be captured as part of the annual review.

 

Internal consolation is captured throughout the year from the various business units involved in the implementation of the key actions. This is reflected in the updates and comments in Attachment 3 and 4.

Legal/Policy:

The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework outlined by the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 requires the City to adopt a Strategic Community Plan and a Corporate Business Plan (CBP) to be supported by the Annual Budget and a range of informing strategies. The draft TCPPs are an informing strategy to the City’s CBP.

Risk Management Implications:

The TCPPs provides strategic direction to manage the City’s ongoing investment in town centres and support for local Town Teams. The TCPPs will help improve project planning to avoid budgetary and timing issues.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

The Place Plans enable an integrated, holistic, placed-based approach to town centre management. Place planning focuses on integrating good environmental, economic and social outcomes that improve the sustainability and liveability of our town centres. This approach focuses on promoting liveability and walkability by improving the pedestrian environment with small and large scale urban design improvements, greening and a re-prioritising active transport modes over the car. It also focuses to create a sustainable local economy by identifying and supporting local industries and improving place branding and marketing.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Implementation of key initiatives within the TCPPs will be supported through allocations within current and future capital and operating budgets.

Comments:

The Place Plans are ‘place based’ strategic documents that guide the direction of funding and resources to support each of the City’s five town centres in unlocking their economic, social and environmental potential.

 

The preparation, implementation and review of the TCPP for each of the Town Centre’s aligns with Council’s adopted approach to Place Management.  This approach to Place Management is evolving through the following three-phase process:

 

·       Phase 1: Establish

·       Phase 2: Plan

·       Phase 3: Manage

 

Place Management is currently in the Planning Phase and will move into the Management Phase following the completion of the TCPPs preparation. To assist and support Place Management moving into the Management Phase, it is recommended that Council adopt the revised Town Centre Place Plans contained as Attachment 5 and Attachment 6.

 

The ongoing review of the Place Plans will ensure that the City’s direction keeps pace with emerging trends and community aspirations for the Town Centres.

 


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Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

10          Infrastucture and Environment

10.1        Waste Strategy Project 2 - Bulk Hard Waste (Junk) Service Options Appraisal

TRIM Ref:                  D19/55866

Author:                     Yvette Plimbley, Manager Waste and Recycling

Authoriser:                Andrew Murphy, Executive Director Infrastructure & Environment

Attachments:             1.       Waste Strategy 2018 - 2023 Excerpt  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       NOTES options presented for future hard waste (junk) services, resulting from a service review undertaken as part of Waste Strategy Project 2; and

2.       REQUESTS Administration presents the results of the consultation back to Council by December 2019. 

 

Purpose of Report:

To provide Council with options for bulk waste management and collection in the City, including financial modelling as outlined in Project 2 of the City’s Waste Strategy 2018-2023 and in the response to the Notice of Motion adopted by Council on the 2 April 2019.

Background:

The City recently adopted the new Waste Strategy 2018 – 2023 with a Vision of “Zero waste to landfill by 2028”.  The Strategy recognises the current collection methodology is very out dated and encourages the generation of waste.  Additionally only 15% of the material collected is currently recovered through limited source separation on the verge.

 

During the recent bulk hard waste (junk) collection in February 2019, Council and City Administration received numerous complaints from the community, with primary concerns being:

 

·       Thoughtless scavenging (often overnight), creating amenity and safety issues/concerns;

·       Adverse impact on visual amenity – including ransacked piles and litter;

·       Presentation time too long, leading to further illegal dumping on existing piles; and

·       Verge access/obstruction issues.

 

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 2 April 2019, Council adopted the following Notice of Motion:

 

“1.      REQUESTS that Administration:

 

1.1       DOES NOT proceed with a Tender or Quotations for Bulk Verge Collection beyond the existing contract;

 

1.2       PROVIDES a report to Council no later than June 2019 with alternative options for bulk waste management and collection in the City, including financial modelling; and

 

1.3       That the options presented be capable of being implemented in the 2019-20 financial year, subject to Council decision.”

 

This Notice of Motion is related to Project 2 of the City’s Waste Strategy.  This is a Bulk Hard Waste (Junk) options appraisal to consider alternative means of collection, which will increase diversion from landfill and deliver a “cost effective, sustainable and contemporary waste service” in line with the Council adopted Waste Strategy commitment.  

DETAILS:

Current Service and Options for Change

 

The City currently contracts out its Bulk Verge Collection services.  This service comprises one bulk junk collection and two bulk green collections per annum, at a cost of around $440,000 per annum; the bulk hard waste ‘Junk” component accounting for around $200,000 of this figure.

 

This service allows residents to present unlimited volumes of bulky household items, including furniture, mattresses, white goods and e-waste on their verge, for a period of up to 10 days prior to the scheduled collection.  In the last collection cycle (i.e. January-February 2019), the City collected 685 tonnes of bulk hard waste, of which 15% (103 tonnes) was recycled.

 

The current collection contract is due to expire June 30 and has just completed its final annual bulk hard waste (junk) collection.

 

There are currently no proposed changes to the bulk verge green waste collections as this service achieves 100% diversion, and has a low processing cost of $85/tonne.  The City will let a short-term contract for verge green waste collections pending evaluation of the impact of FOGO implementation (as FOGO may well cause migration of organic material from the bulk verge green waste service). 

 

Outlined below, are a number of ways in which the City could provide the bulk hard waste service, some of which increase overall diversion from landfill, improve the visual amenity, and reduce risk:

 

·       Cease the service;

·       Limit the collection volume;

·       Introduce an on-request service (as opposed to the current scheduled service); and

·       Introduce an on request, fee per service.  This is currently the case for the City’s mattress collection service and could be extended to other items such as fridges, white goods, sofas, large pieces of furniture, etc. – i.e. true “bulky” items which residents are unable to dispose of by any other means.

 

Service Change Option

Advantages

Disadvantages

Option 1 - no change to service

Cheaper collection cost on a per household basis

More expensive overall, due to higher participation and waste generation rates. More likely to lead to unwanted behaviours such as illegal dumping, broad-scale systematic scavenging and other antisocial behaviour.

Option 2 -

Cease to provide a service

Significant cost savings (Collection & Disposal Costs)

Highest reduction in waste tonnage.

Community expectation is that there will be a service available.

Illegal dumping may increase.

Option 3 -

Limit the collection volume

Reduces waste tonnage and associated disposal costs.

Improves street presentation.

Provide more equity in the service.

Likelihood that some households will still exceed the collection volume so will require enforcement.  Difficult to police if not containerised. 

Option 4 -

On-request service

Reduces waste tonnages significantly (by circa 60%).

Potential to produce cost savings.

Provides services at a time convenient to residents.

Allows for a range of items to be collected separately, increasing the ability to recover material at source.

Additional administration for booking/ scheduling.

Collection slots not always available when resident wants to present waste.

If containerised, higher demand for weekend skips and under-utilised on weekdays.

Most difficult option to cost as depends upon range of services provided, uptake of service and contract costs.


 

Service Change Option

Advantages

Disadvantages

Option 5 -

On-request charged services

Reduces waste tonnages significantly.

Significant cost savings.

Fairer system, as actual cost of the service is borne by service users, rather than spread across all rate payers

Likely to be more cost effective for a resident than using a private contractor due to City’s buying power.

Increases administration.

Significant behaviour change for residents, that some may oppose.

 

 

Discussion Options

 

Option 1 – No change to current service

 

Encourages the generation of waste.  Limited recovery (15%). Various amenity and safety issues, as outlined above. Is not aligned with best practice.

 

Option 2 –Cease to Provide the Service

 

Is unlikely to meet community expectations and does not cater for residents who may genuinely have no other option for disposal of household junk.

 

Option 3 – Limiting the volume to 3m³

 

Is difficult to achieve without significant additional education and enforcement. However, it is estimated that this option could reduce waste collected by 20%.

 

Option 4 – On-Request Service

 

Is now becoming the standard across the metro region as move away from the traditional “bring out your dead” scheduled service that encourages the production of waste. On-request services have been shown to significantly reduce the volume of waste presented as fewer households (an estimated 33% per year) participate in the service and there is less dumping of waste from outside of the council area. There is potential to reduce overall cost as although the collection per service rate rises, much less waste is generated. An on-request service is considered better for the resident as it can be provided when the customer requires the service (e.g. when moving home) rather than when the annual collection is scheduled.

 

An on-request service could be provided in a number of ways such as:

 

-      Containerised – i.e. through a skip bin;

-      Loose on the verge;

-      Via individual items (e.g. fridges, lounge suite, mattress);

-      By an item limit (e.g. three items of furniture per collection); or

-      A combination of the above.

 

An on-request service would:

 

-      Limit volume allowed (to no more than 3 cubic metres whether loose, containerised or a combination).

-      Limit the set out time on verge – booking system would limit presentation time to the day before (unless otherwise approved).  

-      Ensure recovery of recyclables (such as metals, wood and furniture) collected, through sorting.

 

For the purposes of this report, the high level financial modelling in the Financial Services Section assumed an on-request service comprising:

 

-      One 3 cubic metre skip collection,

-      One white good collection

-      One mattress collection. 

 

As City of Vincent housing stock is so varied, it is likely that a combination of skip and loose collections will be applicable.  Detailed financial modelling will be undertaken when tendered rates are available.

This is aligned with the WALGA/DWER Draft Better Practice Vergeside Collection Guidelines for Local Government as “future best practice”. 

 

Option 5 – On-Request Charged Services 

 

Is a variation of option 3 and would be an extension of the City’s current on request charged services, i.e. mattress collections and the soon to be implemented white goods collection service (July/August 2019).  It is considered the most progressive and a “user pays” service will produce the best outcome in terms of waste reduction, as it transfers the responsibility for waste to the producer of the waste. Some metro councils charge for additional bulk waste services and others on the east coast have introduced charges for all collections. Option 4 could be introduced incrementally through the introduction of new fees and subsidised using the existing budget allocation in the early years of its introduction. This is also aligned with the WALGA/DWER Draft Better Practice Vergeside Collection Guidelines for Local Government as “future best practice”. 

 

Socioeconomic Considerations

 

Whilst scavenging may be considered to offer benefits by supporting re-use/recovery and by reducing the volume of material that local governments collect, systematic scavenging is generally undesirable, often resulting in significant amenity issues (such as litter, mess and theft) and safety concerns (for example: broken glass, obstructions, ripped out fridge motors, etc.).  It may also increase costs due to the valuable materials being removed from the stream; the City currently collects metals separately using the rebate to offset service costs – last cycle this was around $8,000.

 

The historic trend of furnishing your home from verge “treasures” or upcycling items to generate income has now been superseded by various social media groups, including Gumtree and Facebook, which have their own “free-cycle” forums.   For those less IT savvy, there is nothing to prevent them from briefly presenting the item on the verge, and clearly marking this as “for free”.  The City also takes part in the Garage Sale Trail initiative.

 

An on-request system, where residents ‘book’ a collection via telephone or online, presents the City with an opportunity at the point of contact to suggest alternative uses for material (e.g. ‘have you considered donating quality unwanted items to charity?’).  This also affords the opportunity to provide further guidance on scheme, including accepted items, volumes, set out/presentation/collection times, etc.  By registering their contact details, the City also has an opportunity to ask residents if they would like to receive information on upcoming waste events/workshops or tips/news on sustainable living throughout the year.

 

Regional Significance

 

Changes to the bulk verge collection services is a key issue for all the member Councils of the MRC. The City has a good record of working with WALGA, MRC and its member Councils.

 

Current services provided by other member councils are as follows:

 

Member Council

Bulk Hard Waste

Comments

City of Wanneroo.

One scheduled loose collection per year.

Bulk Hard and Bulk Green Collections are scheduled but on different dates.

City of Stirling.

One ‘on demand’ skip bin (three cubic metres) per household per year.

 

Extra skip bins available for a fee.

 

Plus:

·       One on-demand E-waste collection.

·       One on-demand mattress collection.

·       One on-demand white goods collection.

City of Joondalup

One ‘on demand’ skip bin (three cubic metres) per household per year (or lounge suite in lieu of skip)

 

Extra skip bins available for a fee.

 

Plus:

·      One on-demand mattress collection

·      One on-demand white goods collection

Town of Victoria Park.

Two scheduled loose collections per year.

Plus:

Drop-off dates for hazardous waste.

Town of Cambridge.

Two scheduled loose collections per year.

Bulk hard and bulk green collections are scheduled on the same date.

City of Perth.

One scheduled loose collection per year.

Bulk hard and bulk green collections are scheduled on the same date.

Consultation/Advertising:

·                The City is currently in the process of finalising its initial phase of community engagement and has recently appointed the specialised services of Catalyse Pty Ltd to deliver market research for the City. This will assess public sentiment towards existing waste services and the potential service changes; including consideration of the Bulk Hard Waste (Junk) Options and FOGO implementation.

·                 

·                Catalyse have extensive waste-specific experience and recently undertook a very similar and successful Community Engagement Project for Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC).

·                 

The survey will be sent to 2,000 residents via email and 1000 residents by post. These residents will be randomly selected. In addition the survey will be open to all residents and will be publicised through normal City channels including social media. This methodology allows for the removal of bias and will provide survey results that are representative of the community.

 

Catalyse have offered to undertake pre-testing of the options and questions through detailed interviews with a small number residents. This would allow for the options and questions to be tested and finely tuned or altered based on this detailed early feedback.

·                 

The Waste Perception Survey could be launched mid-July with a two-week response period. This would be supported by promotions and Focus Groups/Workshops as required. The consultation findings would be presented back to Council before December 2019.

 

A detailed Public Engagement and Communications Strategy would be developed subject to a Council decision on the preferred service option utilising best practice principles and incorporating lessons learnt from other Local Governments. It would also consider targeted consultation to sites with operational complexities, such as Multi-Use Dwellings (MUD’s).

Legal/Policy:

Aligns with the City’s Waste Strategy 2018-2023 and the Waste Strategy 2030.

 

Legislation:  The Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007

Risk Management Implications:

Medium:     Community acceptance of proposed changes. It is essential that the City embark on a communications campaign to inform, educate, and promote the service changes and to encourage correct waste behaviours.   

 

Medium:     The City must address the diversion targets in accordance with the new WA Waste Strategy 2030 and the City’s Waste Strategy Vision.

 

Low:           MRC cost increases.  As member councils remove their residual waste from the MRC facilities, this adversely impacts the remaining member councils as gate fees increase.  It is estimated that for every 10,000 tonnes removed the gate fee will increase in the region of $5 per tonne. Failure to divert waste will incur even higher costs as MRC gate fees and the landfill levy continue to rise.  As the bulk system currently only sends around 582 tonnes to landfill, cost increases due to reduced tonnes collected would be minimal (around $0.29/tonne).

Strategic Implications:

Project 2 of the City’s Waste Strategy 2018-2023 will assist in the delivery of: the City’s Waste Strategy, the Waste Strategy 2030 and the City’s SCP objectives.

·                  

·                This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

·                  

Enhanced Environment

We have improved resource efficiency and waste management.

Minimise our impact on the environment

 

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Will support the City’s Waste Strategy vision of sending ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’

Financial/Budget Implications:

The Table below indicates the key findings from high level modelling undertaken on each of the aforementioned options for service change:

 

Option

Collection Change

Annual

tonnes

Assumptions

Indicative Annual Saving or Additional Cost

Increase in

landfill  diversion

Baseline 1

No change (current service)

685

 

2

Cease to provide a bulk hard waste service

0

 

$200,000

1.1%

3

Limit volumes

548

Assumes 20% reduction

$40,000

0.2%

4

On-request service

226

Assumes 33% uptake

Will depend on specific service offered. However, if based on skip assumptions below estimated additional cost:

$108,000 (at 33%)

$33,000 (at 25%)  

0.7%

5

On-request charged services

137

Assumes 20% uptake

Will depend on specific service offered.  In main paid directly by resident, so only Contract Administration Costs and Customer Service/Online Booking associated costs incurred; although these may also be built into the fee.  

0.9%

 

Modelling Assumptions/Other Considerations

 

·       Modelling was prepared with the assistance of Talis Consultants. 

 

·       Participation uptake figure is based on Mindarie Regional Council Infrastructure Options Assessment Report (Hyder Consulting, 2015).

 

·       Above Table assumes current contract collection rates (Contract Expires 30/6/19), and a straight percentage reduction.

 

·       Does not include potential savings from additional sorting/recovery (assumes landfill).  New contract specifications would be inclusive of processing arrangements, with demonstrable recovery methodologies.  Current recovery rates from MRC member Councils under similar contracts are between 30-40% (i.e. for key recycling streams such as wood, metals, oversized cardboard, etc.). As collection tonnage is low, this would have minimal effect on overall diversion rates.

 

·       Market indicates that bulk hard waste sorting/processing to recover material is likely to be cheaper than landfill (although there are currently limited opportunities to do so in the metropolitan region).  Indicative market rates for sorting and recovery are circa $150 per tonne (Landfill currently $205 per tonne)

 

·       Bulk collection services involving skips can be significantly more expensive than the cost of collecting materials loose. Market rates average circa $50 per skip lift – this is indicative only and would be subject to Tender. 

 

·       Skips may not be a feasible option in all areas of Vincent due to lack for verge space, high-density dwellings (MUD’s), etc. and so loose collection of a range of items may be considered suitable.

 

·       Whilst the report suggests a participation reduction to 33% by moving to an on-request service, more recent regional benchmarking data suggests this may be closer to 25%.

Detailed financial modelling will be updated as tendered rates become available and will be used to inform the annual budget process (for 2020/21). 

COMMENTS:

Next Steps and Proposed Timeframes

 

Consultation on the Bulk Waste Service Options would commence in July 2019.  Consultation findings and an implementation plan would be presented to Council for decision before December 2019 to align with the 2020/21 budget setting process.

 

To allow for consultation, service design, tendering, budget preparation and service implementation, it is anticipated that the new bulk hard waste service would commence in July 2020.  As the next bulk junk Collection Service would not be due until February 2020, this would mean a short service break of five months.

 

 

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                                          25 June 2019

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10.2        Minor Parking Restriction Improvements/Amendments

TRIM Ref:                  D19/67757

Author:                     Craig Wilson, Manager Asset & Engineering

Authoriser:                Andrew Murphy, Executive Director Infrastructure and Environment

Attachments:             1.       Plan No. 3524-PP-01

2.       Plan No. 3508-PP-01  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       APPROVES the following minor parking restriction improvements and amendments:

1.1     Install a 1/4 P bay outside No. 555 Newcastle Street, West Perth, as shown on Plan No. 3524-PP-01 (Attachment 1); and

1.2     Install two ‘yellow’ No Stopping zones in Pennant Street, North Perth, Plan No. 3508-PP-01 (Attachment 2).

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider improvements and amendments to parking arrangements at various locations throughout the City of Vincent as detailed in the report.

Background:

The City regularly receives requests for the introduction of, or changes to, parking restrictions in both residential and commercial areas. Administration generally undertakes a range of investigations including parking demand and traffic volume surveys to assess traffic and on-street parking conditions.  That data is then used to determine whether new or amended restrictions are warranted to improve parking availability and amenity.  Where changes are considered justifiable a report is then presented to Council for consideration as Administration does not have delegated authority to make such changes.

Details:

A number of parking issues have recently been identified and investigated with details provided below:

 

Proposed 1/4P Bay at No. 555 Newcastle Street, West Perth

 

The above location is on the southern side of Newcastle Street, south western corner of Cleaver Street.

 

The City has received a request for a short-term, 1/4P, parking space adjacent the Newcastle Street entrance to a commercial premise.

 

The building is occupied by a corrective / specialist dental surgery.  The practice has an anaesthetist on site and it is common for patients to be fully anaesthetised for complex surgery.  As a consequence, they (the patient) cannot drive after the procedure and has to be collected from the premises.  The patient is generally ferried, via wheelchair, to a waiting vehicle in Newcastle Street.

 

Because the premises are located within a commercial area, there are existing restrictions in front of the building, 2P 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am to 12noon Saturdays.  The on-road parking space adjacent the building can accommodate three vehicles and if fully occupied it requires the patient be transported further than is desirable, or the collection vehicle parked illegally in a No Stopping zone, potentially creating a hazardous situation.

 

The internal parking area is off the Cleaver Street side of the premises, on a slope, and with no direct wheelchair access.

 

In order to address the situation the practice manager has asked the City to install a 1/4P in the first on-road space closest the entrance.

 

It is therefore recommended that an existing parking space at No. 555 Newcastle Street be changed to a 1/4P 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 12 noon Saturday, as shown on Plan 3524-PP-01 (Attachment 1)

 

Proposed ‘No Stopping’ zones, Pennant Street, North Perth.

 

The City has previously, and continues to receive, complaints from residents of Pennant Street about parking towards the northern, or Scarborough Beach Road end, of the street.

 

While there are existing weekday restrictions, 2P 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, the popularity of a nearby café / restaurant has seen a significant increase in parking demand on weekends, which fall outside the restrictions.  Further, the Pennant Street road pavement is relatively narrow (6.2m) with wide verges (which the residents tend use for parking).  Consequently, where vehicles are parallel parked on the road directly opposite each other it is difficult for larger (commercial) vehicles, including that of fire tenders, to drive down the street.  The situation is most prevalent at the Scarborough Beach Road end.  From No. 42 /41 Pennant Street, heading south, the situation eases due to the number of crossovers (No Stopping zones) which provide passing opportunities.

 

The problem should arise again adjacent Nos. 33 & 35.  However, several years ago a ‘yellow’ No Stopping zone was installed adjacent Nos. 33 & 35, with the residents support, but without Council’s consent.

 

Therefore, with the support of the residents at No. 44 Pennant Street, and the continuing support of the residents at Nos. 33 & 35 Pennant Street, it is recommended that the existing No Stopping zone on the eastern side of Pennant Street be extended from the Right of Way to the southern boundary of No. 44 and the existing No Stopping zone adjacent Nos. 33 and 35, and as shown on plan 3508-PP-01, (Attachment 2), be approved.

Consultation/Advertising:

All affected property owners and occupiers will be notified of the parking restriction changes although it should be noted that in each instance the level of amenity for the adjacent residents will improve.  There is minimal impact upon the wider community.

Legal/Policy:

The City of Vincent Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2007 regulates the parking or standing of vehicles in all or specified thoroughfares and reserves under the care, control and management of the City and provides for the management and operation of parking facilities.

Risk Management Implications:

Low:       These proposed parking restriction changes will deliver amenity improvements for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Accessible City

 

We have better integrated all modes of transport and increased services throughout the City.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Costs associated with these parking restriction changes will be completed utilising existing funding from the appropriate signage and line-marking budgets.

Comments:

Administration has investigated current parking and traffic management issues at these locations, and it considered appropriate to implement minor improvements and amendments to improve amenity and on-street parking availability.  While significant changes to parking arrangements should await completion of the Integrated Transport Strategy it is necessary for Administration to continue to effectively respond to site-specific issues.  It is anticipated that Administration will continue to present parking reports to Council to deal with current parking issues.


Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                                          25 June 2019

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10.3        North Perth Precinct Traffic Study

TRIM Ref:                  D19/81713

Author:                     Craig Wilson, Manager Asset & Engineering

Authoriser:                Andrew Murphy, Executive Director Infrastructure and Environment

Attachments:             1.       Transport Study Presentation North Perth

2.       Plan No. 3525-CP-01  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       NOTES the discussion of the Urban Mobility Advisory Group (UMAG) at its meeting of 27 May 2019;

2.       APPROVES the installation of mid-block slow points, as shown in Attachment 1, in:

Alma Road, between Camelia and Persimmon Streets;

Camelia Street, between Vincent and Claverton Streets;

Claverton Street, between Camelia and Alfonso Streets;

Alfonso Street, between Calverton and Vincent Streets; and

Leake Street, between Grosvenor and Chelmsford Roads;

3.       APPROVES a pedestrian refuge island in Alfonso Street, corner Claverton Street, as shown in Attachment 2;

4.       AUTHORISES the Executive Director Infrastructure and Environment to determine the exact location and extent of the works described in recommendations 2 and 3 above, in consultation with affected adjacent landowners; and

5.       DEFERS any further works within the precinct until the outcome of the 40kph Speed Trial for the area south of Vincent Street is published and the findings considered;

6.       INFORMS the petitioners of the Council’s decision.

 

Purpose of Report:

To advise Council of the conclusions of the report of the independent Traffic Engineering Consultants engaged by the City to undertake a traffic and road safety assessment for the area bounded by Vincent, Fitzgerald, Angove and Charles Streets, and subsequent discussion of the Urban Mobility Advisory Group at its meeting on 27 May 2019, as requested by Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on 11 December 2018.

Background:

At its Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 1 May 2018 a 42 signature petition was tabled outlining residents’ concerns about the speed, volume, composition and origins of traffic using the local road network bounded by Leake, Vincent, Charles and View Streets.

 

A report was presented to the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 18 September 2018 recommending a number of actions including installing ‘a single lane slow point’ in Claverton Street and realigning a portion of the on-road parking in Leake Street to deter speeding.

 

Prior to the Council considering the report a number of residents requested additional traffic calming, over and above what was being recommended, as well as raising concerns about other unrelated issues such as the adequacy of the street lighting and damaged footpaths.

 

Having considered both the report and the residents comments, the Council decided in part to:

 

“2.      NOTES:

2.3       that there are three locations (Alma Road, Camelia and Alfonso Streets) where recorded speeds are close to the intervention level;

3.       APPROVES:

3.1     a mid-block single lane slow in Claverton Street, between Camelia and Alfonso Streets; and

3.2     a mid-block single lane slow in Leake Street, between Grosvenor and Chelmsford Roads;

4.       AUTHORISES the Director Engineering to:

4.1     determine the precise location and extent of the proposed works described in 3.1 and 3.2 above; and

4.2     engage with the residents within the streets as nominated in the petition and the Urban Mobility Advisory Group on additional traffic calming, safety and amenity measures in the streets nominated in the Petition including locations identified in item 2.3;”.

In light of the above a number of residents emailed the City with their concerns about the recommendations of the report and Council’s subsequent decision.  These were discussed at the Urban Mobility Advisory Group (UMAG) meeting of 8 October 2018, and in particular, the adequacy of the traffic calming measures being proposed.

 

On the 12 November 2018 a Public Forum was held at the North Perth Town Hall at which residents were invited to discuss their concerns directly with Elected Members, Infrastructure and Environment and Community Engagement staff, and a representative of the WA Police.

 

At is Ordinary Meeting of 11 December 2018 the Council received a further report with the following Recommendation:

 

That Council:

 

1.       NOTES the discussion of the Urban Mobility Advisory Group (UMAG) and the comments of the residents received as an outcome of the Public Forum held at the North Perth Town Hall on 12 November 2018;

2.       APPROVES mid-block single lane slow points in Alma Road, between Camelia and Persimmon Streets and in Alfonso Street, between Claverton and Vincent Streets, as shown on Plan No. 3484-CP-01 (Attachment 1);

3.       AUTHORISES the Director Engineering to:

3.1     determine the precise location and extent of the works described in recommendation 2 above, in consultation with affected adjacent landowners; and

3.2     consider the other matters raised as part of the further consultation, assess the impact of the mid-block single lane slow points once constructed and uses the data in liaison with the UMAG, to review the effectiveness of the slow points; and

4.       Informs the petitioners of the Council’s decision.

Having considered the report Council resolved that:

 

That the motion be DEFERRED to a Council Meeting no later than June 2019 to allow Administration to further consider the options for traffic calming in this area.

Details:

Engagement of an Independent Traffic Engineering Consultant

 

To ensure that the City was not limiting its options and to take a more a ‘holistic’ approach to the precinct so as to address the residents’ concerns GTA Consultants (Traffic Engineers) were engaged to undertake an independent traffic and road safety assessment for the area bounded by Vincent, Fitzgerald*, Angove and Charles Streets.

 

*the study area was extended to Fitzgerald Street to the east and Angove Street to the north (the surrounding District Distributor Roads) at the request of residents to the east of Leake Street and north of View Street respectively.

 

GTA were provided with the previous Council reports and UMAG minutes as well as full access to the City’s traffic data and MRWA/Police accident data.  While they were not asked specifically to form an opinion of an appropriate 85% speed they were advised that the one of the major concerns held by residents was that an 85% speed in the order of 50kph was excessive, irrespective of it being the current urban speed limit.

 

Urban Mobility Advisory Group (UMAG)

 

GTA submitted a ‘draft’ report to the City in mid-May and presented an overview of their findings to the UMAG at its meeting 27 May 2019, as shown on Attachment 2.

 

The ‘draft’ report, as discussed at the meeting, considered a ‘short term’ or priority intervention strategy, as summarised below, as well as a suggested longer term strategy.

 

The short term strategy recommended a number of mid-block slow points to reduce the speed at those locations where the 85% speed is near, or exceeds, 50kph, as listed in the recommendation.

 

The longer term strategy, in addition to the above measures, was based around a series of raised plateaus at strategic intersections, in particular in Leake Street, and a possible ‘diagonal road closure’ at Alma Road and Leake Street.  In addition, the report suggested that entry statements could be considered at each entrance to those access roads that intersect with a District Distributor/Boundary Road.

 

The later was seen as being dependent upon the outcome of the 40kph Speed Zone Trial in the area to the south of Vincent Street.  The premise being that if the trial proves successful the 40kph speed limit, if supported by the whole of Government, could be extended across the City of Vincent, if the not wider metropolitan area, and that the additional measures may not be required.

 

The UMAG having considered the matter broadly agreed with the suggested strategy of:

 

·       Implementing the Short Term Priority Intervention (as outlined below) in 2019/20, and

·       Awaiting the outcome the 40kph Speed Zone Trial in the area to the south of Vincent Street before considering the longer term strategy.

 

Depending upon the results if the trial is considered:

 

·       Unsuccessful: the UMAG revisiting the long term strategy, or if,

·       Successful: supporting the precinct becoming a designated 40kph area in conjunction with a wider implementation of a 40kph speed limit across the City of Vincent.

 

Specific to the (last bullet point) above GTA were requested to prepare a drawing showing a combination of the ‘short term’ priorities and 40kph Speed Zone Area signs (as installed south of Vincent Street) on the assumption the 40kph Speed Zone Trial is successful and progressively extended across the City.

 

It is intended take the final report, inclusive of the possible View / Fitzgerald change and ‘third’ study option to the next UMAG meeting, tentatively schedule for 8 July 2019.

 

GTA Report - Short Term Priority Intervention Strategy.

 

The GTA have provided the following advice:

The following are priority recommendations for implementation in the short term that target the most critical sections of roads whilst keeping it relevant for the future development of the Long-Term Strategy (Figure 4.13).

 

The most critical location to be treated is Claverton Street between Alfonso Road and Camelia Street due to the high traffic speeds. A midblock treatment that helps to reduce visibility combined with narrowing of the traffic lanes is proposed (Oval Slow Point or build outs with street trees).

The portion of Leake Street between Grosvenor Road and Chelmsford Road is the second most critical location to be treated again due to high traffic speeds. This section includes intersection treatments of Leake Street with Grosvenor Road and Leake Street with Chelmsford Road creating a narrowing gate effect combined with a raised platform. A midblock treatment to reduce forward visibility and traffic lane width (such as an Oval Slow Point) could also be considered.

 

The third most critical area to be treated is the section of Alma Road between Persimmon Street and Camelia Street.  A potential treatment could be the installation of a raised plateau combined with lane narrowing to create a gate effect.  However, a midblock treatment, such as an Oval Slow Point, should also be considered to reduce forward visibility.

 

Alfonso Road and Camelia Street require midblock treatment to reduce the existing traffic speeds.  Forward visibility is not as critical as it is in Alma Road and Grosvenor Road, and therefore treatment such as a single lane slow point or a single lane angled slow point (which could be further combined with a speed hump if required) would be sufficient.

 

Finally, the section of Leake Street between Alma Road and Raglan Road should be treated.  In particular, the intersection between Alma Road and Leake Street is subject to moderately high traffic from each direction and speed close to 50km/h along the Leake Street corridor.

 

Along the east side of Leake Street between Alma Road and Grosvenor Road there is a park with playground facility, therefore it is important to ensure speeds are low alongside the park.  As such (and given the priority for treatment at sections along Leake Street) a corridor treatment for Leake Street between Alma Road and Chelmsford Road should be considered as a short-term priority.

 

The proposed recommendation to treat the identified Leake Street corridor is to address the intersections (of Alma Road, Raglan Road, Grosvenor Road and Chelmsford Road) with raised plateaus with consideration for tightening the corner radii to reduce speeds entering the side roads.

 

An alternative approach to treating this Leake Street corridor is to formalise the on-parking with landscaping features accompanying build-outs or smaller nibs which would be staggered on either side of the road, interrupting the straight line of the road, creating a slow speed pedestrian/cycle friendly environment.

 

Cost Implications

 

As part of the 2019/20 budget deliberations $50,000 has been included on the ‘draft’ budget to install traffic calming measures within the nominated area.

 

The cost of a single lane slow point, where no widening is required, is in the order $8,000 inclusive of vegetation.  An Oval Slow Point, as suggested by GTA, requires localised widening and is upwards of $12,000+, dependent upon services.  Raised intersection plateaus, similar to that at the intersection of Fairfield Street and Anzac Road in Mt Hawthorn, cost in the order of $25,000, and again dependent upon services.  Entry statements, where the road is narrowed with landscaped nibs, and a speed hump installed, such as at the intersection of Strathcona and Newcastle Streets, West Perth, is in the order of $15,000, excluding service relocations.

 

Therefore, given the likely budget of $50,000 the City would able to install a combination of ‘single lane slow points’ and ‘oval slow points’ at the five locations identified by GTA but not the raised plateaus as suggested in Leake Street.

 

In addition to the above the City has been requested to install a pedestrian refuge island in Alfonso Street at the intersection of Claverton Street. The basis of the request is to both slow down and correctly align, i.e. stop vehicles ‘cutting the corner’, when turning right into Alfonso Street.  Given the width of Alfonso Street (10m) a standard island can be accommodated with minimal impact and cost (in the order of $5,000) and within the existing budget as shown at Attachment 2.

 

Current Council Decision

 

At its Ordinary Meeting of 18 September 2018 Council approved the installation of two single lane slow points in Claverton and Leake Streets.  The current recommendation is to proceed with two aforementioned mid-block slow points with additional three in Alma Road, Alfonso and Camelia Streets respectively, as well as a pedestrian refuge island in Alfonso Street corner Claverton Street.

Consultation/Advertising:

The matter has twice been considered by the UMAG as well as at a Public Forum held at the North Perth Town Hall on Monday 12 November 2018.

Legal/Policy:

All of the roads within and bounding the precinct, other than Charles Street, as discussed in this report, come under the care, control and management of the City.

Risk Management Implications:

Low/Medium:     The study has shown that, other than the specified two locations, the speeds and volumes within the study area are within the operating criteria for the respective streets in accordance with their classification.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Accessible City

 

·       We have better integrated all modes of transport and increased services throughout the City.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Not applicable.

Financial/Budget Implications:

The 2019/20 draft budget includes an allocation of $50,000 with which to undertake traffic calming within the study area.  A combination of three single lane slow points and two oval slow points, with the addition of a pedestrian refuge island, will utilise the entire budget.

 

The installation of the recommended slow points will enable the City to compare the effectiveness of ‘hard’ traffic calming measures versus that of signage only as recently installed in the 40kph Speed Zone Trial area.  Further, if the 40kph trial proves successful it is envisaged that the precinct.  Could become a designated a 40kph speed zone, potentially reducing the need for additional traffic measures and the resultant loss of resident amenity.

 


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11          Community and Business Services

11.1        Investment Report as at 31 May 2019

TRIM Ref:                  D19/83592

Author:                     Nirav Shah, Coordinator Financial Services

Authoriser:                Michael Quirk, Executive Director Community and Business Services

Attachments:             1.       Investment Report 31 May 2019  

 

Recommendation:

That Council NOTES the Investment Report for the month ended 31 May 2019 as detailed in Attachment 1.

 

Purpose of Report:

To advise Council of the nature and value of the City’s investments as at 31 May 2019 and the interest earned year to date.

Background:

The City’s surplus funds are invested in bank term deposits for various terms to facilitate maximum investment returns in accordance to the City’s Investment Policy (No. 1.2.4).

 

Details of the investments are included in Attachment 1 and outline the following information:

 

·       Investment performance and policy compliance charts;

·       Investment portfolio data;

·       Investment interest earnings; and

·       Current investment holdings.

Details:

The City’s investment portfolio is diversified across several accredited financial institutions.

 

As at 31 May 2019, the total funds held in the City’s operating account (including on call) is $33,384,520, compared to $30,338,407 for the period ending 31 May 2018. This position is as a result of year to date capital expenditure being underspent relative to the year to date budget.

 

Total term deposit investments for the period ending 31 May 2019 are $29,469,158 compared to $31,019,902 in the previous month. The decrease in the balance of term deposits is to ensure cash flows are managed effectively to accommodate operational needs.

 

The following Table shows funds under management for the previous and current year:

 

Month

2017/18

2018/19

Ended

Total funds held

Total term deposits

Total funds held

Total term deposits

July

$23,433,728

$21,212,649

$26,826,861

$23,990,516

August

$30,161,860

$27,714,651

$44,327,708

$37,499,275

September

$40,305,364

$37,944,911

$44,209,274

$40,651,147

October

$41,087,462

$38,947,823

$44,463,021

$41,180,325

November

$41,716,473

$39,482,047

$44,188,761

$42,678,504

December

$38,768,084

$37,065,389

$40,977,846

$38,667,039

January

$39,498,741

$36,147,499

$42,109,674

$35,225,189

February

$39,217,278

$36,665,928

$44,227,308

$36,178,794

March

$36,377,700

$34,622,001

$39,157,958

$32,739,750

April

$33,647,074

$31,177,278

$36,427,902

$31,019,902

May

$30,338,407

$28,712,736

$33,384,520

$29,469,158

June

$28,409,157

$24,687,341

-

-

 

Total accrued interest earned on investments as at 31 May 2019 is:

 

 

Annual Budget

YTD

Budget

YTD

Actual

% of YTD Budget

Municipal

$420,000

$404,600

$501,154

123.86%

Reserve

$226,060

$206,000

$268,488

130.33%

Sub-total

$646,060

$610,600

$769,642

126.05%

 

Leederville Gardens Inc. Surplus Trust*

$0

$0

$129,660

N/A

 

*Interest estimates for Leederville Gardens Inc. Surplus Trust were not included in the 2018/19 Budget as actual interest earned is held in trust that is restricted.

 

The City has obtained a weighted average interest rate of 2.47% for current investments including the operating account and 2.70% excluding the operating account. The Reserve Bank 90 days accepted bill rate for May 2019 is 1.54%. As summarised in the table above, year to date actual interest earnings are tracking higher than the year to date budgeted amount.

 

Sustainable investments

 

The City’s Investment Policy states that preference “is to be given to investments with institutions that have been assessed to have no current record of funding fossil fuels, providing that doing so will secure a rate of return that is at least equal to alternatives offered by other institutions”. Administration currently uses Marketforces.org.au to assist in assessing whether a bank promotes non-investments in fossil fuel related entities.

 

As at 31 May 2019, 37.36% of the City’s investments are held in financial institutions considered to be investing in non-fossil fuel related activities.

Consultation/Advertising:

Nil.

Legal/Policy:

The power to invest is governed by the Local Government Act 1995.

 

6.14.     Power to invest

 

(1)        Money held in the municipal fund or the trust fund of a local government that is not, for the time being, required by the local government for any other purpose may be invested as trust funds under the Trustees Act 1962 Part III.

(2A)      A local government is to comply with the regulations when investing money referred to in subsection (1).

(2)        Regulations in relation to investments by local governments may — 

(a)    make provision in respect of the investment of money referred to in subsection (1); and

[(b)   deleted]

(c)    prescribe circumstances in which a local government is required to invest money held by it; and

(d)    provide for the application of investment earnings; and

(e)    generally provide for the management of those investments.

 

Further controls are established through the following provisions in the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996:

 

19.     Investments, control procedures for

 

(1)        A local government is to establish and document internal control procedures to be followed by employees to ensure control over investments.

(2)        The control procedures are to enable the identification of —

(a)    the nature and location of all investments; and

(b)    the transactions related to each investment.

 

19C.     Investment of money, restrictions on (Act s. 6.14(2)(a))

 

(1)        In this regulation —

authorised institution means —

(a)    an authorised deposit‑taking institution as defined in the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth) section 5; or

(b)    the Western Australian Treasury Corporation established by the Western Australian Treasury Corporation Act 1986;

foreign currency means a currency except the currency of Australia.

 

(2)        When investing money under section 6.14(1), a local government may not do any of the following —

(a)    deposit with an institution except an authorised institution;

(b)    deposit for a fixed term of more than 3 years;

(c)    invest in bonds that are not guaranteed by the Commonwealth Government, or a State or Territory government;

(d)    invest in bonds with a term to maturity of more than 3 years;

(e)    invest in a foreign currency.

 

Council has delegated the authority to invest surplus funds to the Chief Executive Officer or his delegate to facilitate prudent and responsible investment.

 

Administration has established guidelines for the management of the City’s investments, including maximum investment ratios as shown in the following table:

 

Short Term Rating (Standard & Poor’s) or Equivalent

Direct Investments Maximum %

with any one institution

Managed Funds Maximum %

with any one institution

Maximum % of Total Portfolio

Policy

Current position

Policy

Current position

Policy

Current position

  A1+

30%

24.7%

30%

Nil

90%

52.8%

A1

25%

3.0%

30%

Nil

80%

3.0%

A2

20%

19.8%

n/a

Nil

60%

44.2%

Risk Management Implications:

Low:       Administration has developed effective controls to ensure funds are invested in accordance with the City’s Investment Policy. This report enhances transparency and accountability for the City’s investments.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

Our resources and assets are planned and managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Our community is aware of what we are doing and how we are meeting our goals.

Our community is satisfied with the service we provide.

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

The financial implications of this report are as noted in the details section of the report. Administration is satisfied that appropriate and responsible measures are in place to protect the City’s financial assets.

 

 


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11.2        Authorisation of Expenditure for the Period 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2019

TRIM Ref:                D19/80024

Author:                     Nikki Hirrill, Accounts Payable Officer

Authoriser:             Michael Quirk, Executive Director Community and Business Services

Attachments:          1.       Payments by EFT, BPAY and Payroll May 19

2.       Payments by Cheque May 19

3.       Payments by Direct Debit May 19  

 

Recommendation:

That Council RECEIVES the list of accounts paid under delegated authority for the period 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2019 as detailed in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 as summarised below:

 

EFT and BPAY payments, including payroll

 

$5,696,313.85

 

 

 

Cheques

 

$27,453.34

 

 

 

Direct debits, including credit cards

 

$209,023.79

 

 

 

Total payments for May 2019

 

$5,932,790.98

 

Purpose of Report:

To present to Council the expenditure and list of accounts paid for the period 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2019.

Background:

Council has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (Delegation No. 1.14) the power to make payments from the City’s Municipal and Trust funds.  In accordance with Regulation 13(1) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 a list of accounts paid by the Chief Executive Officer is to be provided to Council, where such delegation is made.

 

The list of accounts paid must be recorded in the minutes of the Council Meeting.

Details:

The Schedule of Accounts paid for the period 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2019, covers the following:

 

FUND

CHEQUE NUMBERS/

BATCH NUMBER

AMOUNT

Municipal Account (Attachment 1, 2 and 3)

 

EFT and BPAY Payments

2398 - 2412

$4,314,670.61

Payroll by Direct Credit

May 2019

$1,381,643.24

Sub Total

 

$5,696,313.85

 

 

 

Cheques

 

 

Cheques

82501 - 82518

$27,528.94

Cancelled cheque

82505

-$75.60

Sub Total

 

$27,453.34

 

 

 

Direct Debits, including credit cards

 

 

Lease Fees

 

$25,423.21

Loan Repayments

$149,997.22

Bank Charges – CBA

 

$24,913.58

Credit Cards

 

$8,689.78

Sub Total

 

$209,023.79

 

 

 

Total Payments

 

$5,932,790.98

consulting/advertising:

Not applicable.

Legal/Policy:

Regulation 12(1) and (2) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 refers, i.e.-

 

12.     Payments from municipal fund or trust fund, restrictions on making

 

(1)      A payment may only be made from the municipal fund or the trust fund —

·    if the local government has delegated to the CEO the exercise of its power to make payments from those funds — by the CEO; or

·    otherwise, if the payment is authorised in advance by a resolution of Council.

(2)      Council must not authorise a payment from those funds until a list prepared under regulation 13(2) containing details of the accounts to be paid has been presented to Council.

 

Regulation 13(1) and (3) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 refers, i.e.-

 

13.     Lists of Accounts

 

(1)        If the local government has delegated to the CEO the exercise of its power to make payments from the municipal fund or the trust fund, a list of accounts paid by the CEO is to be prepared each month showing for each account paid since the last such list was prepared -

·       the payee’s name;

·       the amount of the payment;

·       the date of the payment; and

·       sufficient information to identify the transaction.

 

(3)      A list prepared under sub regulation (1) is to be —

·       presented to Council at the next ordinary meeting of Council after the list is prepared; and

·       recorded in the minutes of that meeting.

Risk Management Implications:

Low:    Management systems are in place which establish satisfactory controls, supported by the internal and external audit functions. Financial reporting to Council increases transparency and accountability.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

Our resources and assets are planned and managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Our community is aware of what we are doing and how we are meeting our goals.

Our community is satisfied with the service we provide.

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Not applicable.

Financial/Budget Implications:

All municipal fund expenditure included in the list of payments is in accordance with Council’s annual budget.

 

 


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11.3        Financial Statements as at 31 May 2019

TRIM Ref:                  D19/86582

Author:                     Nirav Shah, Coordinator Financial Services

Authoriser:                Michael Quirk, Executive Director Community and Business Services

Attachments:             1.       Financial Statements as at 31 May 2019  

 

Recommendation:

That Council RECEIVES the financial statements for the month ended 31 May 2019 as shown in Attachment 1.

 

Purpose of Report:

To present the statement of financial activity for the period ended 31 May 2019.

Background:

Regulation 34 (1) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 requires a local government to prepare each month a statement of financial activity including the sources and applications of funds, and as compared to the budget.

Details:

The following documents, included as Attachment 1, comprise the statement of financial activity for the period ending 31 May 2019:

 

Note

Description

Page

 

 

 

1.

Statement of Financial Activity by Program Report and Graph

1-3

2.

Statement of Comprehensive Income by Nature or Type Report

4

3.

Net Current Funding Position

5

4.

Summary of Income and Expenditure by Service Areas

6-64

5.

Capital Expenditure and Funding and Capital Works Schedule

65-77

6.

Cash Backed Reserves

78

7.

Rating Information and Graph

79-80

8.

Debtors Report

81

9.

Beatty Park Leisure Centre Financial Position

82

 

Comments on the Statement of Financial Activity (as at Attachment 1):

 

Operating revenue is reported separately by ‘Program’ and ‘Nature or Type’ respectively. The significant difference between the two reports is that operating revenue by ‘Program’ includes ‘Profit on sale of assets’ and the report for Nature or Type’ includes ‘Rates revenue’.

 

Revenue by Program is tracking higher than the year to date budgeted revenue by $1,171,084 (6%). The following items materially contribute to this position: -

 

·       Interest Earnings from investments relating to Municipal & Reserve funds are tracking higher by $160,692 (General Purpose funding);

·       Parking Infringements and fines increased by $248,913 (Transport);

·       Recognition of monies transferred from trust for contributions relating to Percent of Art (Community Amenities); and

·       Recognition of additional income due to unclaimed monies that have been held in trust for greater than 10 years - $321,248 (Community Amenities).

 

 

 

Revenue by Nature or Type is tracking higher than the budgeted revenue by $777,909 (1%). The following items materially contributed to this position: -

 

·       ‘Operating grants, subsidies and contributions’ reflects a budget to actual surplus of $434,726 that is materially contributed from the receipt of monies from percentage of art contributions ($200,050);

·       ‘Other revenue’ reflects a budget to actual surplus of $151,513 that is mainly due to the recognition of unclaimed monies from the trust fund ($321,248). However, this increase is offset by $206,000 over budget of recoups for ongoing variable for Leederville oval; and

·       ‘Interest earnings’ reflects a budget to actual surplus of $188,095 as a result of higher than anticipated interest earnings from investments.

 

Expenditure by Program reflects an under-spend of $833,240 (2%) compared to the year to date budget.

All programs excluding ‘Other Property and services’ reflects an under-spend largely contributed by operating projects being carried forward to next financial year. 

 

‘Other Property and services’ reflects an over-spend of $211,077 largely contributed by budget timing variances.

 

Expenditure by Nature or Type reflects an under-spend of $659,758 (1%) compared to the year to date budget. The following items materially contributed to this position: -

 

·       Materials and contracts reflects an under-spend of $1,592,487. This variance is largely contributed by timing of on-going works and operating projects that have not commenced as yet resulting in the works being carried forward to 2019/20; and

·       Employee costs reflects an over-spend of $873,355 largely contributed to labour costs being under budgeted in some services areas, timing variances and one-off redundancy payments made during the year.

 

Opening Surplus Bought Forward – 2018/19

 

The opening net surplus position brought forward for 2018/19 was $5,524,405 as stated in the 2017/2018 audited financial statements.

 

As at 31 May 2019, the surplus amount is $10,925,749 compared to the year to date budgeted amount of $6,061,660. This variance is largely comprised of a reduction in expenditure for works relating to capital works. The table in Note 5 provides a summarised breakdown of the expenditure activity in each asset category.

 

Content of Statement of Financial Activity

 

An explanation of each report in the Statement of Financial Activity (Attachment 1), along with some commentary, is below:

 

1.         Statement of Financial Activity by Program Report (Note 1 Page 1)

 

This statement of financial activity shows operating revenue and expenditure classified by Program.

 

2.         Statement of Comprehensive Income by Nature or Type Report (Note 2 Page 4)

 

This statement of financial activity shows operating revenue and expenditure classified by Nature or Type.

 

3.         Net Current Funding Position (Note 3 Page 5)

‘Net current assets’ is the difference between the current assets and current liabilities; less committed assets and restricted assets.

 

4.         Summary of Income and Expenditure by Service Areas (Note 4 Page 6 – 64)

 

This statement shows a summary of operating revenue and expenditure by service unit including variance commentary.

 

5.         Capital Expenditure and Funding Summary (Note 5 Page 65 - 77)

 

The Table below summarises the ‘2018/2019 capital expenditure budget by program’ as at 31 May 2019. The full capital works program is listed in detail in Note 5 of Attachment 1.

 

 

Current Budget

YTD
Budget

YTD
Actual

Remaining Budget

 

$

$

$

%

Land and Buildings

2,535,542

2,340,519

1,559,616

38.5%

Infrastructure Assets

7,474,682

7,188,405

4,440,347

40.6%

Plant and Equipment

2,972,882

2,105,614

863,014

71.0%

Furniture and Equipment

969,870

874,142

98,551

89.8%

Total

13,952,976

12,508,680

6,961,527

50.1%

FUNDING

Current Budget

YTD
Budget

YTD
Actual

Remaining Budget

 

$

$

$

%

Own Source Funding - Municipal

9,603,667

8,337,049

4,668,700

51.4%

Cash Backed Reserves

1,996,478

1,818,800

854,476

57.2%

Capital Grant and Contribution

1,872,868

1,872,868

1,131,780

39.6%

Other (Disposals/Trade In)

479,963

479,963

306,571

36.1%

Total

13,952,976

12,508,680

6,961,527

50.1%

 

Note:         Detailed analysis is included on page 65 - 77 of Attachment 1.

 

6.         Cash Backed Reserves (Note 6 Page 78)

 

The cash backed reserves schedule provides a detailed summary of the movements in the reserves portfolio, including transfers to and from the reserve. The balance as at 31 May 2019 is $12,430,347.

 

7.         Rating Information (Note 7 Page 79 – 80)

 

The notices for rates and charges levied for 2018/19 were issued on 26 July 2018.

 

The Local Government Act 1995 provides for ratepayers to pay rates by four instalments. The due dates for each instalment are:

 

First Instalment

31 August 2018

Second Instalment

31 October 2018

Third Instalment

04 January 2019

Fourth Instalment

04 March 2019

 

Total rates collected, as at 31 May 2019 is $35,153,293. Furthermore, the outstanding rates debtors balance is $730,670 including deferred rates ($95,513).

 

Final instalment notices have been issued to ratepayers that have defaulted on their instalment payments. Thereafter the debt will be handed over for further debt collection.

 

8.         Receivables (Note 8 Page 81)

 

Trade receivables outstanding as at 31 May 2019 is $2,392,896, of which $1,622,437 has been outstanding for over 90 days. Administration has been regularly following up all outstanding items by issuing reminders when they are overdue, subsequently initiating a formal debt collection process for when payments remain outstanding for long periods of time.

 

 

 

 

Below is a summary of the items that have been outstanding for over 90 days:

 

·        $1,297,980 (80.0%) relates to unpaid infringements (plus costs) over 90 days. Infringements that remain unpaid for more than two months are sent to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER), which then collects the outstanding balance on behalf of the City for a fee. The debtor balance has reduced by $28,107 compared to last month.

 

Due to the aged nature of some of the unpaid infringements, the provision for doubtful debts has been increased this year and an amount of $1,066,403 has been transferred to long term infringement debtors (non-current portion); and

 

·        $225,300 (13.9%) relates to cash in lieu of car parking debtors. Administration has entered into special payment arrangements with long outstanding cash in lieu parking debtors to enable them to pay over a fixed term of five years.

 

9.         Beatty Park Leisure Centre – Financial Position report (Note 9 Page 82)

 

As at 31 May 2019, the operating deficit for the centre is $1,669,631 compared to the year to date budgeted amount of $1,572,628.

 

10.       Explanation of Material Variances (Note 4 Page 6 – 64)

 

The materiality thresholds used for reporting variances are 10% and/or $20,000 respectively. This means that variances will be analysed and separately reported when they are more than 10% (+/-) of the year to date budget or where that variance exceeds $20,000 (+/-). This threshold was adopted by Council as part of the budget adoption for 2018/19 and is used in the preparation of the statements of financial activity when highlighting material variance in accordance with Financial Management Regulation 34(1) (d).

 

In accordance to the above, all material variances as at 31 May 2019 have been detailed in the variance comments report in Attachment 1.

 

11.       Treatment of assets less than $5,000

 

The following amendment has been made to s6.10 Regs.17 (A) (5) of the Local Government Act:

 

An asset is to be excluded from the assets of a local government if the fair value of the asset as at the date of acquisition by the local government is under $5,000.

 

As a result, Administration has reallocated the expenditure relating to the affected assets under this new threshold from capital to operating. The impact of this change is an increase in year to date operating expenditure by $255,211 resulting in a negative impact on the net position for the year.

 

Administration will perform a similar exercise for prior year acquisitions to ensure full compliance with the new legislative requirements.

Consultation/Advertising:

Not applicable.

Legal/Policy:

Section 6.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 requires a local government to prepare an annual financial report for the preceding year and other financial reports as prescribed.

 

Regulation 34 (1) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 requires the local government to prepare a statement of financial activity each month, reporting on the source and application of funds as set out in the adopted annual budget.

 

A statement of financial activity and any accompanying documents are to be presented at an Ordinary Meeting of the Council within two months after the end of the month to which the statement relates.

 

Section 6.8 of the Local Government Act 1995, specifies that a local government is not to incur expenditure from its Municipal Fund for an additional purpose except where the expenditure is authorised in advance by an absolute majority decision of Council.

Risk Management Implications:

Low:    Provision of monthly financial reports to Council fulfils relevant statutory requirements and is consistent with good financial governance.

Strategic Implications:

Reporting on the City’s financial position is aligned to with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

Our resources and assets are planned and managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Our community is aware of what we are doing and how we are meeting our goals.

Our community is satisfied with the service we provide.

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Not applicable.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Not applicable.  


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Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

11.4        Adoption of 2019/20 Annual Budget

TRIM Ref:                  D19/86827

Author:                     John Paton, Executive Manager - Office of the CEO

Authoriser:                David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:             1.       Draft Budget 2019/20 - Commentary

2.       Financial Statements 2019/20 Budget

3.       Draft Capital Budget 2019/20

4.       Summary of Draft Income and Expenditure by Directorate

5.       Fees and Charges Schedule 2019/20  

 


Recommendation:

That Council BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY:

1.       BUDGET:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.2(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 and Part 3 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, ADOPTS the City of Vincent Annual Budget as detailed in Attachments 2 and 3 for the 2019/20 financial year, which includes:

1.1        Statement of Comprehensive Income by Nature or Type showing a net result for that year of ($2,177,557) as detailed on Attachment 2 page 2;

1.2        Statement of Comprehensive Income by Program showing a net result for that year of ($2,177,557) as detailed on Attachment 2 page 4;

1.3        Statement of Cash Flows showing a net cash provided by operations of $7,136,927 and net decrease in cash held of $10,372,597 as detailed on Attachment 2 page 6;

1.4        Rate Setting Statement by Program showing an amount required to be raised from rates of $35,586,543 as detailed on Attachment 2 page 7;

1.5        Transfers to/from Reserves as detailed on the Cash Backed Reserves Statement showing a 30 June 2020 Closing Balance of $8,139,442 as detailed on Attachment 2 page 20;

1.6        Notes to and forming part of the Budget as included in Attachment 2; and

1.7        Capital Works Program showing a total of $14,775,377 (including 2018/19 carry forward projects) as detailed on Attachment 3 pages 1 - 4.

2.         RATES:

NOTES consideration of the submission received in response to the Notice published in accordance with section 6.36(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 and for the purpose of yielding up the deficiency disclosed by the Budget adopted in 1 above, Council pursuant to Sections 6.32, 6.33 and 6.35 of the Local Government Act 1995, IMPOSES the following differential general rates and minimum payments on Gross Rental Values:

2.1        General Rates

·       Residential                                     6.663  cents in the dollar

·       Commercial Vacant                        12.817 cents in the dollar

·       Other                                              6.718  cents in the dollar

 

 

2.2        Minimum Payments

·       Residential                                     $1,214.30

·       Commercial Vacant                        $1,537.40

·       Other                                              $1,214.30

2.3        RATE PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Pursuant to Section 6.45 of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulation 64(2) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, ADOPTS the following due dates for payment in full by instalments:

 

INSTALMENT

DATE

(a)

Due Date/First instalment

26 August 2019

(b)

Second instalment

29 October 2019

(c)

Third instalment

7 January 2020

(d)

Fourth instalment

10 March 2020

 

2.4        INSTALMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS, ADMINISTRATION FEES AND INTEREST CHARGES:

2.4.1     Pursuant to Section 6.45(3) of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulation 67 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, ADOPTS an instalment administration charge of $13.00 per instalment for payment of rates by instalments, to apply to the second, third and fourth instalment; and

2.4.2     Pursuant to Section 6.45(3) of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulation 68 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, ADOPTS an interest rate of 5.5% where the owner has elected to pay rates through an instalment option;

2.5        LATE PAYMENT INTEREST ON OVERDUE RATES AND AMOUNTS:

ADOPTS an interest rate of 11% per annum, calculated daily from the due date and continuing until the date of payment on overdue:

2.5.1     rates in accordance with Section 6.51(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulation 70 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, subject to Section 6.51(4) of the Local Government Act 1995; and

2.5.2     amounts due to the City in accordance with Section 6.13 of the Local Government Act 1995;

Subject to the following exclusions - deferred rates, current instalment amounts not yet due under instalment payment options, registered pensioner portions and current government pensioner rebate amounts;

3.         RUBBISH CHARGE:

Pursuant to Section 67 of the Waste Avoidance and Resources Recovery Act 2007, ADOPTS the following annual charges for the removal of domestic waste and recycling for all non-rateable properties receiving the service:

·        660L weekly waste collection                    $1,064

·        240L weekly waste collection                    $386

·        140L weekly waste collection                    $243

·        240L fortnightly recycling collection         $101

·        360L fortnightly recycling collection         $133

4.         REPORTING OF BUDGET VARIANCES:

Pursuant to Regulation 34(5) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, ADOPTS the monthly reporting variance for the 2019/20 financial year of 10% or more, where that variance is also more than $20,000;

 

5.         FEES AND CHARGES:

 

Pursuant to Section 6.16 of the Local Government Act 1995, ADOPTS the Schedule of Fees and Charges included in Attachment 5;

 

6.         RATES WAIVER:

          

Pursuant to Section 6.47 of the Local Government Act 1995, WAIVES the 2019/20 local government rates for the following groups:

 

·        Floreat Athena Soccer Club             Litis Stadium                                  $24,367.53

·        Leederville Cricket Club Inc             Britannia Reserve                             $2,384.89

·        Earlybirds Playgroup Inc                 87 The Boulevarde                           $1,214.30

·        Highgate Forrest Park Playgroup     Forrest Park                                     $2,072.50

·        Volleyball WA                                   Royal Park                                        $3,749.99

·        North Perth Community Garden       Woodville Reserve                           $1,214.30

·        Vincent Men’s Shed                         Woodville Reserve                           $1,356.36

·        North Perth Bowling Club                Woodville Reserve                           $3,559.87

·        North Perth Tennis Club                  Woodville Reserve                           $2,583.07

·        Tennis Seniors WA                           Robertson Park                                $6,220.87

·        Forrest Park Croquet Club               Forrest Park                                     $5,072.09

·        Perth Soccer Club                            Forrest Park                                     $1,615.68

·        Perth Soccer Club                            Dorrien Gardens                             $18,612.89

·        Azzurri Bocce Club                          Dorrien Gardens                               $4,804.04

·        Loftus Community Centre                Loftus Centre                                   $6,368.33

·        Gymnastics WA Inc.                         Loftus centre                                  $13,730.58

·        Loton Park Tennis Club                   Loton Park                                       $2,855.15

·        Leederville Tennis Club                   Richmond St Leederville                  $3,352.28

·        East Perth Football Club Inc            Leederville Oval                              $10,837.45

·        Subiaco Football Club Inc                Leederville Oval                              $12,794.61

·        North Perth Playgroup Inc               15 Haynes Street, North Perth          $1,214.30

·        Mount Hawthorn Toy Library Inc      Mt Hawthorn Community Centre      $1,214.30

·        Mount Hawthorn Playgroup Inc       Mt Hawthorn Community Centre      $1,214.30

·        Floreat Athena Soccer Club Inc       Britannia Reserve                             $2,384.89

·        Swimming WA Inc                            Beatty Park                                       $3,775.52

 

                                                                TOTAL                                          $138,570.09

 

7.         REFINANCE OF LOAN FOR 246 VINCENT STREET

 

Pursuant to Section 6.20 of the Local Government Act 1995, APPROVES the establishment of a loan facility for $1,000,000, to refinance the loan for the building at 246 Vincent Street, Leederville.

 

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider for adoption the City’s Budget for the 2019/20 financial year, including imposition of differential and minimum rates, adoption of fees and charges and other consequential matters arising from the budget papers.

Background:

Between 1 June and 31 August each year, local governments are required to prepare and adopt a budget for the financial year.  As in past years, in preparing the budget, Administration has compiled and analysed relevant information, held a series of budget workshops with Council Members and invited Community Budget Submissions (CBS) aligned to the priorities in the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018 – 2028 (SCP).  The Draft Budget was therefore progressively compiled, in consideration of current circumstances, community submissions and the annual review of the Corporate Business Plan (CBP).

 

A key part of the budget development is identifying the ‘budget deficiency’ to be made up from the levying of council rates.  Once an estimate of that budget deficiency is known, local governments are required to give local public notice of any intention to levy differential rates.

 

At the Special Meeting of Council held on 21 May 2019, Council considered a report (Item 4.1) dealing with a proposal to introduce Differential and Minimum Rates in order to fund the budgeted deficit of $35,466,820.

 

The following rating strategy was considered:

 

·       0.5% of the increase would be generated from the annual growth in the rate base;

·       2.9% increase in the rate in the dollar for Residential;

·       1.5% increase to Vacate Commercial and the Other (Commercial/Industrial) category; and

·       2.9% increase to minimum rates.

 

As a result, the following resolution was adopted:

 

That Council:

1.       ADVERTISES by local public notice, in accordance with Section 6.36(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 for a period of 21 days its intention to levy the following differential rates and minimum rates in 2019/20 and invites submissions on the proposal from electors and ratepayers:

 

 

2019/20

Rating Category

Rate in the dollar

Minimum rate

Residential

0.06663

$1,214.30

Commercial Vacant

0.12817

$1,537.40

Other

0.06718

$1,214.30

2.       NOTES any public submissions received in response to 1 above will be presented to Council for consideration.

 

The Budget Commentary document has been updated (Attachment 1) to monitor progression and provide a consistent overview of the financial position, budget influences and sustainability strategies of the City.

Details:

The 2019/20 Draft Budget as presented includes the following components:

·           Statutory Budget Statements (Attachment 2)

o   Statement of Comprehensive Income by Nature or Type – this statement details the operating income and expenditure categorised by the nature of the income or expenditure, together with non-operating (capital) grants and profit/loss on asset disposal.  Details of the 2018/19 Adopted Budget, together with projected (forecast) Actual are included for comparative purposes.

o   Statement of Comprehensive Income by Program – this statement categorises the income and expenditure by the Program (function) it applies to.  This schedule also details the distribution of the profit and loss and capital grants by Program.

o   Rate Setting Statement (RSS) – identifies the amount of rates that need to be levied to allow the City to undertake all annual activities, once all income is recognised, non-cash items are adjusted back, Reserve transfers are incorporated and opening and closing balances are factored in.

o   Statement of Cash Flows – this statement reflects how cash and cash equivalents have been generated and used over the reporting period.

o   Explanatory notes to the Statements.

·           2019/20 Draft Capital Budget (Attachment 3)

·           Summary of Income and Expenditure by Directorate (Attachment 4).

·           Fees and Charges Schedule (Attachment 5)

 

Operating Budget

 

The above Table shows the movements in the Operating Budget since 2014/15, with the percentage variation between 2018/19 and the Draft Budget.  Key factors contributing to the variations are detailed below:

 

REVENUE

Rates:                                        The budget is reflecting an overall increase of 3.0%, attributed to a 0.5% increase in the rate base and a 2.9% and 1.5% increase in the rate-in-$ and minimum rate for the Residential and Other category respectively.  Growth for 2019/20 is expected to remain similar to 2018/19.

Grants/Subsidies/Contributions:  50% of the 2019/20 Financial Assistance Grant is forecast to be received in advance and recorded as revenue for 2018/19, which is inconsistent with the Revised Budget.  A corresponding value has been factored into the Opening Balance for 2019/20.  There is also revenue of $260,000 to recognise a transfer from Trust of Percent for Art contributions, which will in turn be transferred to Reserve.

Fees and Charges                       The budget is reflecting a 1.4% increase over the 2018/19 Budget.

Interest Earnings                         Overall interest revenue is forecast to increase by 2.5% on the 2018/19 forecast result.

Other Revenue:                           Attributable to reimbursements and sundry income.  This income area can vary each year depending on circumstances contributing to sundry income. 

EXPENDITURE

Employee Costs:                        The Budget is reflecting a 3.1% increase on the prior year Revised Budget, but is closely aligned to the Forecast Actual for 2018/19.  The Budget includes a provision for annual salary increments plus a component for additional positions to assist in delivering and enhancing City services.

Materials and Contracts:             A 4.7% increase is proposed, with increases spread across a variety of operational areas, including one-off expenses for the 2019 local government elections and triennial GRV revaluation. This budget also commits significant funding towards a range of new operating initiatives, with a component carried forward from 2018/19, contributing to the variance between 2018/19 Forecast Actual and Draft Budget.

Utility Charges                            A 10% reduction is directly related to savings attributed to the installation of solar panels on four of the city’s major buildings.

Interest Expenses                      A key feature of the budget is a $4.2m principal repayment on one of the City’s loans.  As a result, interest expenses are forecast to reduce by 24% in 2019/20.

Other Expenditure:                      Budget is consistent with the previous year.

 

Non-Operating Budget

 

As detailed in the Statement of Comprehensive Income by Nature or Type (and Program), the following Non-Operating transactions are proposed for 2019/20:

·        Capital Grants directly associated with the Capital Works Program (including carry forward funding) totalling $1,843,230;

·        Profit on asset disposals of $241,185. This takes into account the current ‘book value’ of assets being sold against the total proceeds from the sale.  This is a non-cash transaction.

·        Loss on asset disposals of $207,112. As with the above ‘profit’, this item reflects those assets where the proceeds are lower than the current book value.

·        The RSS specifies $555,000 for Proceeds from Disposal of Assets, which relates to the actual sale/trade-in of plant listed for replacement in the 2019/20 Capital Works Program.

 

Financing Activities

 

The Rate Setting Statement lists the following annual financing activities scheduled for 2019/20:

 

·           Repayment of long term borrowings - loan principal repayments of $6,132,377, which includes a $5.2m ‘balloon’ repayment on Loan No. 2 – 246 Vincent Street, Leederville.

·           Proceeds from new borrowings – the above balloon repayment is being funded from a $4.2m transfer from Reserve, with the residual balance being refinanced over 5 years.

·           Transfers to Reserves of $1,088,515 including a $500,000 contribution towards the cost of implementation of the FOGO (Food Organic Garden Organics) initiative in 2020/21 and a $280,000 transfer of cash in lieu contributions for parking and percent for art to the respective reserves.  The balance is the transfer and allocation of interest earnings.

·           Transfer from Reserves of $5,597,436, with $1,380,000 funding capital projects and $4,217,436 for the loan repayment.

 

Capital Budget

 

The 2019/20 Draft Capital Works Program (Attachment 3) lists total new projects to the value of $10,090,992 as summarised below:

 

 

Following a review of the progress of works in 2018/19 an additional amount of Carry Forward projects to the value of $4,684,385, has been added to the Capital Works Budget. The following Table then summarises the full budget for capital expenditure in 2019/20.

 

 

Whilst the carry forward total is significant, it is noted that of the $1.62m carried forward under Plant and Equipment, orders to the value of $1.47m have been raised with delivery expected early in 2019/20. 

 

It is also important to note that carry forward projects come forward with their relevant funding, so they have no impact on the demand for rates in 2019/20.  In the case of the Municipal funded projects, the equivalent funding is factored into the Opening Balance, whereas the receipt of a Grant and Reserve funding is transferred to be recognised in 2019/20.

 

Cash Backed Reserves

 

The Reserve Fund Statement (Attachment 2 page 20) and Rate Setting Statement reflect transfers to Reserves of $1,088,515 (including $278,688 interest earnings), with the transfer from Reserves totalling $5,597,436, thereby providing in 2019/20 for a net outflow from the City’s Reserves of $4,508,921.

 

The transfers from Reserve are funding specific projects listed in the Draft Capital Budget to the value of $1,380,000, with $4,217,436 being applied towards the balloon loan repayment referenced above under Financing Activities.

 

Transfers to Reserves are made up of the following:

·       $278,688 interest earnings from the Reserves and reflects the anticipated income listed in the Operating Budget.

·       $260,200 transfer from Trust to the Percentage for Public Art Reserve.

·       $50,000 transfer to Cash in Lieu Parking Reserve from contributions received.

·       $500,000 transfer to Strategic Waste Management Reserve to contribute towards the implementation costs of the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service in 2020/21.

Consultation/Advertising:

Two consultation processes have been implemented in the lead-up to consideration of the annual budget.

 

CONSULTATION 1         Community Budget Submissions aligned to Council Priorities

 

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 16 October 2018, Council adopted the current SCP, which established six strategic priority areas.  As in previous years, submissions were invited from the community, aligned to the six Priorities for consideration in the development of the 2019/20 Annual Budget.

 

Notices were published in the Voice News (9 February) and Guardian Express (12 February), the City’s Facebook page, Twitter, E-News and the City’s website, with submissions closing on 5 March 2019.

 

A separate report is listed under this agenda dealing with the outcome of the Community Budget Submissions.

 

CONSULTATION 2         Intention to Implement Differential and Minimum Rates - Section 6.36(1) of the Act

 

Notices which included relevant details of Council’s intention to impose Differential and Minimum Rates and an invitation for submissions from electors and ratepayers in respect to the proposed differential rates were published in the:

 

·       Perth Voice: Saturday, 25 May and 4 June; and

·       Guardian Newspapers: Tuesday, 28 May and 1 June.

 

Additionally, the information was published on the following website pages:

 

·     News item/public notice - https://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/news/

·       Rates information page - https://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/council/rates/rates-information.aspx

 

Submissions were required to be made in writing and provided by 4pm 14 June 2019. 

 

In response to the invitation, three submissions were received.  As Council is required to consider any submissions received before imposing differential rates, a copy of the full submissions have been provided separately to all Council Members, however the key issues raised have been summarised below, along with Administration’s comments:

Payam Golestani – Mount Lawley

 

Business conditions for all retailers have been quite challenging ever since the GFC.  Over the last several years we have witnessed the permanent closure of some 25 small businesses on Beaufort Street.  For the first time in decades, we have vacant properties on Beaufort Street that have been vacant for more than two years.

 

The 2015 Valuer General’s GRV valuation of a some 80-100sqm C grade retail space on Beaufort Street is $40,000 - $50,000 PA.  If that valuation was taken to be correct why is it that we cannot achieve a successful lease at that rate or even at 50% of that amount since 2015?

 

Despite the tough retail environment the variable outgoings which largely comprised of Council Rates have become a major impediment once its factored into the overall cost of leasing a vacant space.

 

It is on these basis that I propose if Vincent Council is not prepared to help us to increase the foot traffic on Beaufort Street, please please please remove the shackles which hinders the very survival of day trading on Beaufort Street.

 

I urge the Council to reduce the rates by 50% - 80% for businesses directly fronting Beaufort Street to let them survive and allow new business to get established – in time you will be proven that as a result of your foresight you will help creating a vibrant ribbon development, which we all love to see - we will see more business activity more residential developments increased investments in capital  and labour and general improvements in statics and street appeal of business thus increasing inflow of more residents in the area - this will translate directly into more revenue for Vincent Council in fullness of time.

 

Administration Comment

 

Rates are levied based on land use or zoning, not by location, therefore it is not possible to impose a differential rate based on a specific location or area.  In addition, whilst the budget deficiency equates to a requirement for an additional 3%, of which growth will deliver 0.5%, consideration was given to the economic climate and therefore the rating strategy recommended a modest 1.5% increase to commercial properties and a 2.9% increase for residential.

 

John Siamos – Leederville

 

I write to request that the City of Vincent review the change to the differential rates advertised and submitted to council on 21 May 2019 at a Special Council Meeting.

 

The meeting stated that the City intends to increase rates by 2.9% for the 2019/20 year. The document also shows that the council has increased rates since 2017 by 2.9%, 2.7% and 3.0% last year. I believe that the City is not managing its funds and expenditure prudently with such increases well above Perth Inflation and Perth wages growth rates. As ratepayers we expect the council to manage within the economic condition s that present themselves each and every year, just as landowners and families are expected to do.

 

I therefore request that for the 2019/20 year, the City reduce the stated increase to be in line with Perth inflation rate, as the City has already charged well over that benchmark for the past three years.

 

Administration Comment

 

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services.  Whilst that may be a useful indicator of price changes for the average consumer, it is not a consistent and accurate measure of the cost increases impacting on a local government due to the broad range of services provided.  In view of that, a Local Government Cost index (LGCI) has been developed which takes into account components such as WA Wage Price Index, Road and Bridge Construction, Non-Residential Building, CPI, Machinery and Equipment, Electricity and Street Lighting.

 

The Western Australian Local government Association (WALGA), in its 24 May 2019 Economic Briefing publication, provided an updated LGCI forecast which provided:

 

Year

LGCI

2018/19

1.7%

2019/20

1.8%

2020/21

2.7%

2021/22

3.5%

 

As with any Index, it is indicative only and each local government has its own factors that need to be considered.  One important factor is revenue levels, which can vary significantly.  In this respect it is noted that the City of Vincent has been experiencing relatively stable growth for a number of years, which has delivered on average a 1.7% increase to rate revenue each year, however the rate base has only grown by 0.5% during 2018/19.

 

Dudley Maier - Highgate

 

There is no information provided to justify an increase greater than CPI or the local government cost index. The supporting document is just a vague explanation for having rates, not a justification detailing where the money will be spent. How can we comment when we don't know where the money will be spent and if there will be value for money?

 

There is still no documented justification as to why commercial rates are higher than residential rates. On the face of it far more is spent on services and facilities for residents, on a proportional basis, and the rates should reflect that.  There is no proof that the ill-defined vacant land surcharge is achieving its objective and is anything other than a money raiser. 

 

I am also concerned that the ability to comment on the rates was not advertised on the "normal" website page (i.e. 'community consultation').”

 

Administration Comment

 

The Rate Setting Statement is designed to provide a full overview of municipal fund transactions that results in the budget deficiency to be made up from Rates.  Whilst the Local Government Cost Index is a useful benchmark, it does not purport to predict circumstances within a specific local government.  It is the cumulative impact of all transactions that will define what level of rate increase is required.  In 2019/20, the budget provides for a $500,000 transfer to reserve to spread the impact of the proposed introduction of FOGO in 2020/21.  This provision alone equate to a 1.4% increase in rates.

 

The Budget documents identify in summary form the level of Operating income and expenditure categorised by ‘Nature or Type’ and ‘Program’.  Attachment 4 provides an expanded view to detail Operating revenue and expenditure by Directorate and Service area, together with a comparison against the prior year Adopted Budget, Revised Budget and Estimated Actual (forecast). All capital expenditure is listed in Attachment 3, with Reserve Transfers and other non-operating activities detailed in the appropriate statutory schedule.

 

There are no changes proposed to the rating distribution model, although the higher increase to residential properties does result in a differential of less than 1% between Residential and the Other (commercial etc) rating categories.

 

Notice of the Differential Rates was published twice in each of the Guardian and Voice newspapers.  In addition, the Notice was placed on the Public Notice Board and as a public notice on the City’s website, with a link to the Public Notice included on the City’s home page.  It is noted that in prior years the notice would have been listed as a community consultation item.

Legal/Policy:

The following clauses from the Local Government Act 1995 are relevant to the preparation of the Annual Budget.

6.2.    Local government to prepare annual budget

 

(1)      During the period from 1 June in a financial year to 31 August in the next financial year, or such extended time as the Minister allows, each local government is to prepare and adopt*, in the form and manner prescribed, a budget for its municipal fund for the financial year ending on the 30 June next following that 31 August.

 

* Absolute majority required.

 

(2)      In the preparation of the annual budget the local government is to have regard to the contents of the plan for the future of the district made in accordance with section 5.56 and to prepare a detailed estimate for the current year of — 

 

(a)      the expenditure by the local government; and

 

(b)      the revenue and income, independent of general rates, of the local government; and

 

(c)      the amount required to make up the deficiency, if any, shown by comparing the estimated expenditure with the estimated revenue and income.

 

(3)      For the purposes of subsections (2)(a) and (b) all expenditure, revenue and income of the local government is to be taken into account unless otherwise prescribed.

 

(4)      The annual budget is to incorporate — 

 

(a)      particulars of the estimated expenditure proposed to be incurred by the local government; and

(b)      detailed information relating to the rates and service charges which will apply to land within the district including — 

 

(i)       the amount it is estimated will be yielded by the general rate; and

(ii)      the rate of interest (if any) to be charged by the local government on unpaid rates and service charges;

          and

 

(c)      the fees and charges proposed to be imposed by the local government; and

(d)      the particulars of borrowings and other financial accommodation proposed to be entered into by the local government; and

(e)      details of the amounts to be set aside in, or used from, reserve accounts and of the purpose for which they are to be set aside or used; and

(f)       particulars of proposed land transactions and trading undertakings (as those terms are defined in and for the purpose of section 3.59) of the local government; and

(g)      such other matters as are prescribed.

 

(5)      Regulations may provide for — 

 

(a)      the form of the annual budget; and

(b)      the contents of the annual budget; and

(c)      the information to be contained in or to accompany the annual budget.

 

6.20. Power to borrow

 

(1)      Subject to this Act, a local government may — 

(a)      borrow or re-borrow money; or 

(b)      obtain credit; or 

(c)      arrange for financial accommodation to be extended to the local government in ways additional to or other than borrowing money or obtaining credit,

 

to enable the local government to perform the functions and exercise the powers conferred on it under this Act or any other written law.

 

6.36.     Local government to give notice of certain rates

 

(1)        Before imposing any differential general rates or a minimum payment applying to a differential rate category under section 6.35(6)(c) a local government is to give local public notice of its intention to do so.

 

(2)        A local government is required to ensure that a notice referred to in subsection (1) is published in sufficient time to allow compliance with the requirements specified in this section and section 6.2(1).

 

(3)        A notice referred to in subsection (1) –

 

(a)        may be published within the period of 2 months preceding the commencement of the financial year to which the proposed rates are to apply on the basis of the local government’s estimate of the budget deficiency; and

 

(b)        is to contain –

 

(i)       details of each rate or minimum payment the local government intends to impose; and

(ii)      an invitation for submissions to be made by an elector or a ratepayer in respect of the proposed rate or minimum payment and any related matters within 21 days (or such longer period as is specified in the notice) of the notice; and

(iii)     any further information in relation to the matters specified in subparagraphs (i) and (ii) which may be prescribed; and

 

(c)        is to advise electors and ratepayers of the time and place where a document describing the objects of, and reasons for, each proposed rate and minimum payment may be inspected.

 

(4)        The local government is required to consider any submissions received before imposing the proposed rate or minimum payment with or without modification.

 

(5)      Where a local government — 

(a)      in an emergency, proposes to impose a supplementary general rate or specified area rate under section 6.32(3)(a); or 

(b)      proposes to modify the proposed rates or minimum payments after considering any submissions under subsection (4),

it is not required to give local public notice of that proposed supplementary general rate, specified area rate, modified rate or minimum payment.

 

Fees and Charges

 

The fees and charges schedule has been reviewed in conjunction with the Budget development.  The following provisions are relevant to the implementation of fees and charges.

 

6.16.     Imposition of fees and charges

 

(1)        A local government may impose* and recover a fee or charge for any goods or service it provides or proposes to provide, other than a service for which a service charge is imposed.

 

* Absolute majority required.

 

(3)        Fees and charges are to be imposed when adopting the annual budget but may be —

 

(a)        imposed* during a financial year; and

(b)        amended* from time to time during a financial year.

 

* Absolute majority required.

Risk Management Implications:

Moderate:    The 2019/20 Budget is based on the best information available and considered to be a reasonable and prudent representation of the financial performance for the year ahead.


 

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

Innovative and Accountable

Our resources and assets are planned and managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Our community is aware of what we are doing and how we are meeting our goals

We are open and accountable to an engaged community

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

A review of the Long term Financial Plan (LTFP) is being undertaken, based on available data, to gain a general understanding of the City’s financial position going forward based on maintaining service levels and the capacity to manage the activities detailed in the Corporate Business Plan, together with a projected capital works program.

 

Administration notes that the robustness of the LTFP is impacted by the extent of asset data available to support the City’s asset management planning, in order to define and effectively plan for asset renewal/replacement requirements over the longer term. Updated asset data is being compiled for inclusion in the current review of the LTFP.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Subject to Adoption of the Budget on 25 June 2019, the Rates notices will be distributed from 19 July 2019. 

 

Fees and Charges will be updated following the Budget adoption, unless otherwise set by a statutory authority to commence on any other date.

Comments:

The 2019/20 Draft Budget is continuing to build on a prudent and sustainable approach. 

 

The Capital Budget includes a total level of planned expenditure of $14,775,377 which is fully funded within the City’s Rate Setting Statement. 

 

It is of note that the RSS included with the Differential Rating Strategy report presented to the Special Meeting of Council held 8 May 2018, identified an amount to be raised from rates of $35,466,820 assuming an Opening Balance of $1,404,397. 

 

The current RSS (Attachment 2) identifies a demand for rates is $34,520,228. Key changes from that presented to Council on 21 May 2019 are:

 

·       Total Rates of $35,586,543, delivering an end of year surplus of $66,315.

 

·       Carry forward capital projects to the value of $4,684,385 have been added to the existing works program listed under Investing Activities;

 

·       Operating expenditure increased to include carry forward Operating Initiatives to the value of $878,668.  Funding for these projects is also carried forward and included in the Opening Balance.  Key projects budgeted in 2018/19 but not completed and therefore carried forward includes the Beatty Park Options project and Painting ($373,000), ICT Strategy ($230,000), Leederville Activity Centre Plan ($158,000), Integrated Transport Plan (100,000) and Heritage strategic plan ($15,000).

 

·       Non-operating Grants include grant funding directly linked to the carry forward projects totalling $1,843,230;

 

·       Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment increased from $406,000 to $555,000 to add to proceeds related to sale of plant carried forward from 2018/19;

 

·       Transfers from Reserve have been increased to add funding directly linked to the carry forward projects bringing the total to $5,597,436;

·       Transfer to Reserves increased to $1,088,515;

 

·       The surplus Opening Balance for 2019/20 has been increased from $1,404,397 to $5,929,991.  The opening surplus balance of $5,929,991  is attributable to:

 

o    $4,072,693   Municipal funding for carry forward operating and capital projects

o    $811,472      Estimated surplus from 2018/19 Capital Works program

o    $522,726      Restricted grants received in advance  

o    $522,360      50% advance of the 2019/20 Financial Assistance Grant

 

The Closing Balance for 2018/19 is an estimate, as is the forecast for carry forward projects.  Each of these will be submitted to Council for review following the annual audit of the 2018/19 Financial Statements.  In the interim, the estimates are considered reasonable for calculation of the 2019/20 Opening Balance.  Excluding the carry forward funding and Financial Assistance Grant, which is essentially income received in advance, the Opening Balance is bringing forward approximately $811,472 funding to offset demand from rates.

 

Local Government Properties – Rates Waiver

 

The Act provides that:

 

“6.26.    Rateable land

(1)        Except as provided in this section all land within a district is rateable land.”

 

Subsection (2) then goes on to specify the nature of properties that are exempt, which in essence includes:

(a)        Crown Land being used for a public purpose or is unoccupied;

(b)        Local government land used for a local government purpose;

(c)        Regional local government land used for that Regional Local Government’s purposes;

(d)        Land used exclusively for a religious body as a place of worship, residence of a minister, a convent, nunnery or monastery or occupied exclusively by a religious brotherhood or sisterhood;

(e)        Land used exclusively by a religious body as a school;

(f)         Land used exclusively as a non-government school;

(g)        Land used exclusively for charitable purposes;

(h)        Land vested in trustees for agricultural and horticultural show purposes;

(i)         Land owned by Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited;

(j)         Land exempt from rates under any other written law;

(k)        Land which is declared by the Minister to be exempt from rates.

 

Notwithstanding whether the land can be exempt from rates under the above, Council is entitled to consider waiving a rate in accordance with section 6.47 of the Act:

 

“6.47.    Concessions

Subject to the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992, a local government may at the time of imposing a rate or service charge or at a later date resolve to waive* a rate or service charge or resolve to grant other concessions in relation to a rate or service charge.

* Absolute majority required.”

 

In recent years, Council has waived the rate on a range of City properties leased to various community and sporting groups.  This approach is not uncommon with other local governments, although there is a range of treatments applied.  If a waiver is to be considered, it is necessary for it to be considered at the time of the adoption of the budget.  Accordingly, Administration has proposed a recommendation to give Council the opportunity to expressly waive the rates for individual leased local government properties that do not meet any of the defined exemption criteria under section 6.26 (2) of the Act.

 

It should be noted, that the value of these rates (totalling $138,570.09) has been calculated into the Rates modelling.  Also, waiving of the Rates does not impact on the liability for the Emergency Services Levy or the City’s Waste Collection Service provided.

 

Key Budget Features

 

Financing Initiatives

·       $4.2m debt reduction initiative

·       $0.5m transfer to Reserve to contribute to the estimated $1.3m for the introduction of the FOGO waste initiative in 2020/21

 

Capital Works (excluding carry forwards)

·       Mount Hawthorn Main Hall Upgrade $175,000

·       A strong focus on asset renewal, including:

o   $540,000          Beatty Park Leisure Centre

o   $184,000          Loftus Recreation Centre

o   $120,000          Loftus Community Centre

o   $375,000          Leederville Oval

o   $65,000            Hyde Park

o   $51,000            Menzies Park

o   $226,000          Air conditioning renewal – various locations

·       Traffic management improvements $252,000

·       Roads renewal and improvements $1,934,092

·       Footpath replacement and upgrade $705,000

·       Greening Plan $300,000

·       POS Strategy implementation $280,000

·       Banks Reserve upgrade (stage 1) $457,000

·       Admin Centre and Community Hub $450,000

·       Works at the Administration Centre and Library and Local History Centre to establish a community hub for the relocation and consolidation of the City’s Customer Service functions to provide a convenient and central customer service experience for our residents and ratepayers.

 

Fees and Charges

 

The annual review of fees and charges has resulted in approximately 64% remaining unchanged, with the balance proposed for modest changes, with the respective percentage change from 2018/19 highlighted in Attachment 5.  Key features are:

 

·       Car park hourly fees to increase by 10 cents (3.6%) from $2.80 to 2.90

·       Car park daily fees increasing to $18.50 (View and Wasley Street Car Parks brought into line)

·       Kerbside parking fees to remain at $2.90 per hour

·       Waste charges increasing between 1% and 5%

·       No increase for Hire of Halls and Community Centres except weddings

·       No increase to Seasonal Hire of Sports Grounds

·       Beatty Park memberships increase by 1%

 

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                           25 June 2019

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Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

11.5        Amendments to the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2007

TRIM Ref:                  D19/47582

Authors:                   Chris Dixon, Projects and Strategy Officer

Meluka Bancroft, Manager Governance, Property and Contracts

Authoriser:                Michael Quirk, Executive Director Community Engagement

Attachments:             1.       Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2019 draft

2.       Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2007 marked up draft  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       GIVES statewide and local public notice, in accordance with section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 stating that:

1.1     It is proposed to make the City of Vincent Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2019 at Attachment 1;

1.2     The purpose of the City of Vincent Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2019 is to amend the City of Vincent Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2007 to:

1.2.1     Introduce alternative methods of payment for parking;

1.2.2     Create new definitions and offences; and

1.2.3     To make administrative modifications so that the local law aligns with the City’s current objectives and processes;

1.3     The effect of the City of Vincent Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2019 is to:

1.3.1     allow alternative methods of payment for parking; 

1.3.2     update the definition of tickets to allow tickets to be issued via mobile devices; and

1.3.3     provide administrative modifications to ensure the local law aligns with the City’s current objectives and processes;

1.4     Copies of the proposed local law are available for inspection at the City’s Administration & Civic Centre, Library and Local History Centre and on its website; and

1.5     Submissions on the proposed local law may be made to the City within a period of not less than six weeks after public notice is given;

2.       NOTES that in accordance with Section 3.12(3)(b) of the Local Government Act 1995 a copy of the proposed local laws and public notice will be provided to the Minister for Local Government; and

3.       NOTES that any submissions received as a result of the public notice provided as set out in 1. above will be presented to Council for consideration.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider giving public notice of the proposed amendments to the City of Vincent Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2007, as set out in the City of Vincent Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2019, at Attachment 1.

Background:

Administration has continued to investigate options available to improve the customer experience at car park locations particularly following the implementation of pay-by-plate ticket machines.  The requirement to enter a vehicle registration number has led to delays when customers are obtaining a ticket.  Given that these car park locations are often busy such delays often lead to queues and frustration.

 

Pay-by plate ticket machines are now located in eight of the City’s twenty car parks:

 

·      The Avenue Car Park, Leederville (5);

·      Frame Court Car Park, Leederville (4);

·      Barlee Street Car Park, Mt Lawley (2);

·      Chelmsford Road Car Park, Mt Lawley (2);

·      Raglan Road Car Park, Mt Lawley (2);

·      Wasley Street Car Park, North Perth (2);

·      View Street and Rosemount Hotel Car Park, North Perth (4); and

·      Brisbane Street Car Park, Perth (2).

 

Nine of the remaining car parks have no fee and two of the remaining car parks yield limited revenue so pay-by-plate ticket machines have not been installed.  The other remaining car park is subject to a Private Property Parking Arrangement so requires a 50/50 contribution from the landowner towards any new ticket machines.  EasyPark is available at ticket machines throughout Vincent where payment is required and will soon be introduced at the Loftus Centre Car Park to assist with parking management.

Details:

The hand-held devices used by the City’s Rangers were upgraded in 2017/18 and recent improvements to the enforcement application will enable full integration with both the pay-by-plate ticket machines and EasyPark application from July 2019.  This provides the ability for any locations with pay-by-plate machines to be ticketless.  Administration intends to move to ticketless parking at these locations in the 2019/20 financial year and therefore it is necessary to make several minor amendments to the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law.

 

The Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2007 has been established to regulate the parking or standing of vehicles in specified thoroughfares, car parks and road reserves under the care and management of the local government and to provide for the management and operation of parking facilities.  The effect of the Local Law is that any person parking a vehicle within Vincent is to comply with these provisions.

 

To enable the implementation and enforcement of ticketless parking, for both EasyPark and pay-by-plate machines, the following amendments are necessary:

 

1.         Including a new definition for electronic parking detection device, electronic parking ticket, mobile device, parking app and parking permit within the Interpretation section;

2.         Amending the existing definition for parking ticket and ticket issuing machine within the Interpretation section;

3.         Including a new clause ‘1.10 – Alternative Methods for Payment of Parking’;

4.         Amending existing clause ‘4.13 – Parking in a Parking Station’ to align with the abovementioned new clause 1.10;

5.         Amending existing clause ‘6.4 – Display of Tickets’ to align with the abovementioned new clause 1.10;

6.         Amending existing clause ‘7.9 – Display of Parking Permits’ to align with the abovementioned new clause 1.10; and

7.         Amending ‘Schedule 2 – Prescribed Offences’ as required.

 

It should be noted that Administration has also investigated other options to improve the customer experience at car park locations particularly following the implementation of pay-by-plate ticket machines.  Given that most customer complaints have been received at The Avenue Car Park additional explanatory signage has already been installed.  Signage throughout the car park advises customers that they will need their vehicle registration number to acquire a parking ticket, and signage on the ticket machines attempts to better explain instructions to acquire a parking ticket.  That same signage is being replicated across the City’s car parks.  Additional pay-by-plate ticket machines are also being installed at The Avenue in the 2018/19 financial year in response to customer feedback.

 

The installation of car park entry/exit gates (similar to the airport and some shopping centres) was also investigated, however this would require substantial changes to the various access and egress points at The Avenue.  The capital costs for boom gates and associated technology is approximately $247,000.  Administration may progress a business case in the future for consideration by Council given that The Avenue is the most highly utilised car park in Vincent with 575,000 parking tickets issued per annum that generate approximately $825,000 each financial year.    

 

Movement to ticketless parking in the City car parks with pay-by-plate ticket machines will deliver a number of benefits:

 

·       The customer will not need to return to their vehicle after acquiring a parking ticket;

·       The customer will not need to display a physical ticket within their vehicle that removes the common $70 infringement for ‘failure to display an unexpired parking ticket’ or ‘failure to display a valid parking ticket’.  Quite often a valid ticket has been purchased but it has inadvertently blown off the dashboard or turned upside down.  Council Policy No. 3.9.2 – Parking Enforcement and Review/Appeal of Infringement Notices specifically states that review/appeal will generally not be considered where the permit/ticket had fallen out of sight;

·       With the new hand-held devices and enforcement application the Rangers can patrol car parks more effectively and efficiently; and

·       The City will save approximately $27,885 per annum in ticket paper and printing costs.

 

Given that any Local Law amendment is a lengthy process Administration has reviewed the entire Local Law to determine whether any other minor changes are required since the most recent amendment by Council in December 2017.

 

The marked up version of the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2007 is at Attachment 2.

Consultation/Advertising:

Section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 sets out the consultation requirements for making a local law. This section of the Act is reproduced in the Legal/Policy section of this report.

 

The City’s Policy 4.1.5 – Community Consultation also requires that notice of the proposed amendment local law is provided on the City’s website and to local businesses and community groups.

Legal/Policy:

Section 3.12 of the Local Government Act 1995 sets out the requirements for making a local law:

 

"3.12.   Procedure for making local laws

 

(1)        In making a local law a local government is to follow the procedure described in this section, in the sequence in which it is described.

 

(2A)      Despite subsection (1), a failure to follow the procedure described in this section does not invalidate a local law if there has been substantial compliance with the procedure.

 

(2)        At a council meeting the person presiding is to give notice to the meeting of the purpose and effect of the proposed local law in the prescribed manner.

 

(3)        The local government is to —

 

(a)        give Statewide public notice stating that —

 

(i)         the local government proposes to make a local law the purpose and effect of which is summarized in the notice; and

 

(ii)        a copy of the proposed local law may be inspected or obtained at any place specified in the notice; and

 

(iii)        submissions about the proposed local law may be made to the local government before a day to be specified in the notice, being a day that is not less than 6 weeks after the notice is given; and

 

(b)        as soon as the notice is given, give a copy of the proposed local law and a copy of the notice to the Minister and, if another Minister administers the Act under which the local law is proposed to be made, to that other Minister; and

 

(c)        provide a copy of the proposed local law, in accordance with the notice, to any person requesting it.

 

(3A)      A notice under subsection (3) is also to be published and exhibited as if it were a local public notice.

 

(4)        After the last day for submissions, the local government is to consider any submissions made and may make the local law* as proposed or make a local law* that is not significantly different from what was           proposed.

 

* Absolute majority required.

 

(5)        After making the local law, the local government is to publish it in the Gazette and give a copy of it to the Minister and, if another Minister administers the Act under which the local law is proposed to be made, to that other Minister.

 

(6)        After the local law has been published in the Gazette the local government is to give local public notice

 

(a)        stating the title of the local law; and

(b)        summarizing the purpose and effect of the local law (specifying the day on which it comes into operation); and

(c)        advising that copies of the local law may be inspected or obtained from the local government’s office.

 

(7)        The Minister may give directions to local governments requiring them to provide to the Parliament copies of local laws they have made and any explanatory or other material relating to them.

 

(8)        In this section — making in relation to a local law, includes making a local law to amend the text of, or repeal, a local law."

Risk Management Implications:

Low:       There are minimal risks involved in reviewing the City’s local laws and making the proposed amendments.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Accessible City

We have embraced emerging transport technologies.

 

Thriving Places

Our physical assets are efficiently and effectively managed and maintained.

 

Innovative and Accountable

Our resources and assets are planned and managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

There are nominal costs associated with making the local laws, including advertising and Gazettal, which can be expended from the City’s operating budget.

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                           25 June 2019

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Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

11.6        City Homelessness Framework Committee - Draft Action Plan

TRIM Ref:                  D19/82838

Author:                     Sandra Watson, Manager Community Partnerships

Authoriser:                Michael Quirk, Executive Director Community and Business Services

Attachments:             1.       City Homelessness Framework Committee Action Plan  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       NOTES the City Homelessness Framework Committee Action Plan (Attachment 1); and

2.       ENDORSES the trial of the accreditation process for service providers working in the homelessness sector in the City of Vincent commencing August 2019.

 

Purpose of Report:

To advise Council of the outcomes from the City Homelessness Framework Committee including the Action Plan aimed at providing solutions to current inner city homelessness trends and issues.

Background:

At the Council Meeting on 16 October 2018 when granting Manna Inc. a further 12 month approval to operate a free meal service at Weld Square it was also resolved that Council:

 

“3.      SUPPORTS Administration participating in the City of Perth Homelessness Framework Committee focussing on the coordination of unsolicited goods/services and development of a consolidated approach to homelessness services in the inner city which upon completion will be presented to Council for endorsement; and

4.       NOTES that Administration will not consider any applications for additional goods/services for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness at Weld Square until Council has considered the findings of the City of Perth Homelessness Framework Committee.”

The City Homelessness Framework Committee (CHFC) was formed as a result of the Perth City Summit held in 2017 to address the critical issue of homelessness within the inner city.  Chaired jointly by John Carey MLA Member for Perth and Ms Gaye McMath Deputy Chair of Commissioners, City of Perth, the CHFC consists of key stakeholders working in the homeless sector including not-for-profits, service providers, and government and non-government organisations.  The City of Perth has coordinated the administration of the committee and the City of Vincent has participated on the committee since its commencement.  In mid-2018, the CHFC initiated three working groups to identify issues and develop potential solutions regarding the following:

 

·       Coordination of services into a ‘housing plus’ model;

·       Coordination of services within the inner city; and

·       Unsolicited distribution of goods and services in the inner city.

 

The City of Perth and the City of Vincent took the lead on the third working group related to unsolicited goods and services given the challenges being faced at locations such as Wellington Square and Weld Square.  The other two working groups were coordinated by service providers working in the fields of outreach, support and direct service provision. The working groups identified consistent themes and opportunities, with the most urgent being the need for sector collaboration and the development and strengthening of structures to better support collaboration, working towards the goal of ending homelessness.

 

The key theme that emerged from all three working groups was that the sector is doing what it can to end homelessness and rough sleeping within the limits and challenges of funding requirements, and the competitive nature of these programs. Collectively the CHFC identified that the Department of Communities is best placed to lead this type of change by creating collaborative funding opportunities, which should then shift the focus from data outputs to real outcomes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Details:

The outcomes of the three working groups were combined to subsequently create an Action Plan (Attachment 1) based around four key themes and with a total of 34 actions.  The themes are as follows:

 

·       The Accreditation Process (actions 1-10);

·       The ‘No Wrong Door’ concept (actions 11-20);

·       Aligning the homelessness sector (actions 21-28); and

·       Future research/work (actions 29-34).

 

The Action Plan has been provided to the Hon. Simone McGurk, Minister for Child Protection; Women’s Interests’; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; and Community Services, and it has also been submitted to the Department of Communities as part of the consultation process for the development of the ‘Direction Paper for the 10 Year Strategy on Homelessness in Western Australia 2019-2029’.

 

A key element of the Action Plan is to introduce an accreditation process for groups and organisations working in service delivery in the homelessness sector including food distribution, outreach and goods and services.  The CHFC identified that an increasing number of service providers, religious organisations and members of the community are seeking to directly help those experiencing homelessness.  The CHFC also identified a large degree of duplication of services in the inner city area, particularly food distribution, and also identified a large range of service delivery gaps. To address the current extent of unsolicited distribution of goods and services the introduction of an accreditation process for service providers is regarded as essential.  The overarching intent of the goodwill accreditation process is to better coordinate resources, reduce duplication, identify and target gaps, and provide support to such goodwill groups.  It will also better align goodwill groups with the broader strategic approach required by the homelessness sector.

 

It is intended that local government will manage and deliver the accreditation process with the Local Government Property Local Law likely providing the required regulatory framework through permits.  The Cities of Perth and Vincent intend to implement the accreditation process on a trial basis from August 2019, which includes a number of actions below:

 

Action

Details

Responsibility

Establish a goodwill stakeholder group (completed)

 

Group to include goodwill groups, churches and volunteers

City of Perth

City of Vincent

 

Educate the community and goodwill groups about homelessness

 

An education piece to address the current mindset of ‘managing homelessness’ to ‘ending homelessness’.

City of Perth

City of Vincent

Volunteering WA

WAAEH (WA Alliance to End Homelessness)

Options for the community to get involved with existing services to reduce duplication and over servicing

 

A platform to be hosted by Volunteering WA with clear pathways for community members who wish to volunteer 

City of Perth

City of Vincent

Volunteering WA

WAAEH

 

Coordinate inner city service delivery with goodwill groups and NGO’s

 

Coordination is required with goodwill groups and established service providers to reduce duplication, identify and fill gaps in service delivery

City of Perth

UCW

RUAH

Volunteering WA supported by WAAEH

 

Insurance, duty of care, standards and best practice

 

Accreditation process to include

City of Perth

Volunteering WA

Implement a non-punitive incident reporting system

 

Accreditation process to ensure goodwill groups have an incident reporting system

 

Volunteering WA

City of Perth

Clear referral process for pathways from crisis to sustainable supports

 

A clear referral process is required for goodwill groups to refer people into NFP or NGO services.

Department of Communities

Data collection and sharing processes

Accreditation to include processes to assist goodwill groups to record data

Department of Communities, WAAEH

Volunteering WA

City of Perth

Responsibilities regarding site clean-up including rubbish disposal and treatments

 

Accreditation to include the site conditions, expectations and responsibility including rubbish clean up.

City of Perth

City of Vincent

 

 

The accreditation process will enable Administration in collaboration with the homelessness sector to better manage the extent of goods and services provided from Weld Square, and where appropriate redirect goodwill groups to other locations.  From a City of Vincent perspective, the accreditation process is much needed as Administration has observed a marked increase in unapproved service providers at Weld Square.  This has included (but not limited to) food distribution, mobile showers, religious services, outreach services, and clothes distribution.  Manna Inc. is currently the only approved service provider offering a free weekday meal service with Nyoongar Outreach Services onsite at the same time providing support and outreach.  Administration, through the City’s Rangers, have moved-on a number of unapproved service providers although many simply reappear whereas others have simply refused to discontinue their efforts given the current extent of people experiencing homelessness.  Rangers have continued to regularly attend Weld Square to manage unapproved service providers in a non-confrontational manner.  With Administration being aware that a goodwill accreditation process was imminent, this approach was preferable rather than simply issuing Local Government Notices and infringements to service providers.

 

Given the proximity and density of residences/businesses surrounding Weld Square, the importance of Weld Square as a public open space for the local community, and the identified need to better coordinate resources for those experiencing homelessness it is likely that most unapproved service providers will not be accredited.  Other key actions including the goodwill stakeholder group, education for the community and goodwill groups, Volunteering WA platform, and coordination between non-government organisations and goodwill groups will be important to manage any subsequent negativity.

Consultation/Advertising:

Through the City Homelessness Framework Committee a broad range of stakeholders have informed development of the Action Plan including State and Local Government, non-government organisations, service providers, not-for-profit organisations, and goodwill groups.  Implementation of the accreditation process will require effective communication with goodwill groups to ensure awareness of the rationale and associated requirements.

Legal/Policy:

The City’s Local Government Property Local Law 2008 provides for the regulation, control and management of activities on local government property, thoroughfares and public places within Vincent.

Risk Management Implications:

Medium:     Homelessness is a significant issue within the inner city area.  The accreditation process is a key element of the City Homelessness Framework Committee Action Plan. It could impact on the operation of some goodwill groups at Weld Square.  There could be some negative community sentiment and media attention depending on how some providers respond to the accreditation process.


 

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Connected Community

We are an inclusive, accessible and equitable City for all.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Management of the accreditation process will be undertaken using existing resources.  There will be no cost associated with obtaining accreditation to provide goods/services for those experiencing homelessness and therefore no amendments are required to the 2019/20 Schedule of Fees & Charges (draft).

Comments:

The City of Vincent has actively participated on the CHFC and fully supports the Action Plan aimed at providing solutions to current inner city homelessness trends and issues.  It is expected that this Action Plan will inform the 10 Year Strategy on Homelessness being prepared by the State Government and will also provide a framework that can be used by Local Governments outside of the inner city area.

 

The goodwill accreditation process and 10 associated actions are particularly relevant to the City of Vincent and the current challenges being faced at Weld Square.  Implementation of this accreditation process from August 2019 will ensure a consistent, collaborative approach with the City of Perth and the homelessness sector in response to the unsolicited distribution of goods and services. 

 

Administration will remain actively involved on the CHFC to ensure a collaborative and coordinated approach towards strategies and actions aimed at ending homelessness.  This includes supporting the State Government and the homelessness sector to deliver upon the other 24 actions within the Action Plan focussing on the ‘No Wrong Door’ concept, aligning the homelessness sector, and future research requirements.

 


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Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

11.7        Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. - Litis Stadium Lease - Progress Report

TRIM Ref:                  D19/85010

Author:                     Michael Quirk, Executive Director Community and Business Services

Authoriser:                Michael Quirk, Executive Director Community and Business Services

Attachments:             Nil

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       NOTES the following progress by Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. towards the specific initiatives as determined by Council in November 2017:

Facility Management Plan

Submitted

Community Benefit Statement

Submitted

Financial Plan

In Progress

Investigate Facility Options

In Progress

Implement Club Development Plan

In Progress

 

2.       REQUESTS that the Chief Executive Officer form a Working Group comprising City of Vincent, Football West and Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. representatives to determine alternative tenure arrangements for Litis Stadium that better align with the Club’s organisational and financial capabilities while maximising community accessibility;

3.       REQUESTS that the Chief Executive Officer works collaboratively with Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. and the Australian Government to secure $3 million through the Community Development Grants Program towards shared Club and community priority capital works at Litis Stadium and Brittania Reserve; and

4.       NOTES that a further Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. – Litis Stadium Lease – Progress Report will be presented to Council no later than November 2019 to enable consideration prior to expiry of the initial two year lease term on 31 December 2019.

 

Purpose of Report:

To provide Council with an update on progress by Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. towards a range of organisational, financial and facility management initiatives that will provide the basis for any future lease at Litis Stadium.

Background:

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 14 November 2017, Council resolved as follows:

 

“1.      RECEIVES the Litis Stadium Master Plan as prepared by Floreat Athena Football Club Inc.;

 

2.       ADVISES Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. that the Litis Stadium Master Plan does not provide

the following information as requested by Council and deemed necessary to consider any long

term lease arrangements:

 

2.1     Facility Management Plan;

2.2     Community Benefit Statement; and

2.3     Financial Plan demonstrating that the Club has the capacity to fund the project.

3.       NOT ENTER into any long-term lease for Litis Stadium with Floreat Athena Football Club Inc.

on the basis that the Club has not demonstrated an ability to meet the financial and

management implications of the capital improvements, asset management and lease

obligations relating to the existing facility and the facility proposed within their Master Plan;

 

4.       REQUESTS that Administration now investigate the future use, management and development

of Litis Stadium as part of the Britannia Reserve Master Plan Review scheduled for completion

in 2019/20;

 

5.       APPROVES a 2 year lease to Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. from 1 January 2018 to 31

December 2019 plus a further 1 year option from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 for Litis

Stadium, 41 Britannia Road, Leederville on the following key terms:

 

5.1     Term: 2 years plus 1 year option at the City’s absolute discretion;

5.2     Rent $5,000 plus GST (indexed to CPI) per annum;

5.3     Rates & Taxes: Lessee to pay including rubbish bin charges and ESL;

5.4     Outgoings: Lessee to pay;

5.5     Repairs & Maintenance: Lessee responsible for all repairs and maintenance and to keep

premises clean and in good condition, this includes repair of damage due to fair wear

and tear and structural maintenance. Lessor not responsible for any structural repair.

5.6     Minimum Level of Service: Lessee to pay for cost of statutory compliance, and pest

inspections and treatment;

5.7     Insurance: Lessee to effect a public liability policy with cover not less than $20 million,

and pay premium for building insurance policy;

5.8     Indemnification: Lessee to indemnify the City against all costs and claims;

5.9     Permitted Purpose: Sporting, recreational and community activities;

5.10   Shared Use: Lessee permitted to hire out clubrooms, function rooms and football pitch at

its discretion provided that the use is consistent with the Permitted Purpose;

5.11   Alterations: Not without the prior approval in writing of the Lessor;

5.12   Capital Works: Not without the prior approval in writing of the Lessor and subject to the

conditions stated;

5.13   Lessor’s Covenant: Lessor will provide Lessee with quiet enjoyment of the premises for

the term of the lease;

5.14   Payment Without Delay: Lessee must duly and punctually pay all rent, rates and taxes,

outgoings, costs and interest on the terms specified by the Lessor;

5.15   Nuisance and Incidental Use: Lessee must submit a Management Plan for approval in

writing by the Lessor for any events commencing from and continuing beyond 5pm, any

events with amplified or live music, and any national/international sporting events;

5.16   Parking & Traffic Management: Lessee must submit a Parking and Traffic Management

Plan for approval in writing by the Lessor for any events with an estimated attendance

above 1,000 people; and

5.17   Sporting Club Health Check: Lessee must submit a fully completed Sporting Clubs &

Community Groups Health Check each year of the lease term upon request from the

Lessor.

 

6.       Subject to satisfactory negotiations being carried out by the Chief Executive Officer

AUTHORISES the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to affix the common seal and execute the

lease in 5 above;

 

7.       RECOMMENDS that Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. in collaboration with Football West

progress the following initiatives over the term of the proposed new lease for Litis Stadium:

 

7.1     Investigate facility options that meet National Premier League Requirements, ensure long

term financial and organisational sustainability, and maximise the use of community

assets through co-location;

7.2     Prepare a Facility Management Plan that outlines strategies to effectively manage the

Stadium and meet lease obligations;

7.3     Prepare a Financial Plan to determine organisational viability and capability as the basis

for any future facility tenure arrangements; and

7.4     Implement strategic planning, governance, business model and community engagement

initiatives as identified within the ‘Club Development Plan – Progress Report’ as

submitted with the Litis Stadium Master Plan; and

 

8.       REQUIRES Administration to present a further report to Council no later than June 2019

providing an update on progress by Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. towards:

 

8.1     Provision of the information referenced in Recommendation 2; and

8.2     Completion of the initiatives identified within Recommendation 7;

as the basis for decision making regarding the further 1 year lease option from 1 January 2020

to 31 December 2020.”

 

It is now necessary for Administration to present a report to the Ordinary Council Meeting in June 2019 providing an update on progress by Floreat Athena Football Club Inc.

Details:

Administration has liaised with the Club over the last 18 month period regarding the current and future management of Litis Stadium.  The timeline below provides a snapshot of activities over this period:

 

·      January 2018 – meeting between Administration and Football West to discuss the Club, Litis Stadium and co-location options;

·      May 2018 – meeting between Administration, Club representatives and their Consultant to reaffirm the requirements as per Council’s 2017 resolution, and seek a progress update.  Administration determined that limited progress had been made;

·      August 2018 – urgent meeting between the Mayor, Administration and Club representatives regarding the imminent announcement of Australian Government funding towards the Club’s Litis Stadium Master Plan;

·      August 2018 – announcement by Senator Georgiou that the Australian Government will commit $3 million to the Club towards their Litis Stadium Master Plan;

·      September 2018 – meeting between Administration, Club representatives and their Consultant, Football West, and Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries to reaffirm the requirements as per Council’s 2017 resolution, and seek a progress update.  Administration determined that limited progress had been made;

·      October 2018 – Administration facilitated a meeting between the Club, Little Athletics WA and Mt Hawthorn Primary School regarding the potential for a little athletics club to be established at Litis Stadium/Britannia Reserve;

·      October 2018 – the Club implemented a new interim Board;

·      November 2018 – the Club’s new Board identified a range of organisational and financial concerns including a significant debt, and sought urgent assistance from members and sponsors to maintain immediate financial sustainability;

·      February 2019 – the Club sought in principle approval for a five year lease in order to meet the Australian Government Community Development Grants Program requirements;

·      March 2019 – Council resolved to reaffirm the intention to enter into a further 1 year lease option, and suitable tenure arrangements beyond that date, subject to the Club satisfactorily completing the requirements as resolved in November 2017;

·      March 2019 – the Club submitted information to the Australian Government Community Development Grants Program albeit without any prior dialogue with Administration as requested by Council.  Funding was sought towards new change rooms, grandstand undercroft refurbishment to accommodate other community groups, and installed of a synthetic turf pitch;

·      June 2019 – Club submitted a Community Benefit Statement and Asset Management Plan.  Administration attended a meeting with Club Board representatives to seek a progress update on other requirements are per Council’s November 2017 resolution;

 

The following table provides an update regarding the Clubs progress towards the range of organisational, financial and facility management initiatives that Council has advised will guide any future lease at Litis Stadium:

 

1.

Prepare a Facility Management Plan that outlines strategies to effectively manage the Stadium and meet lease obligations

An Asset Management Plan has been submitted to Administration comprising Club asset objectives and principles, scenario planning, agreed levels of service, and required asset management practices.

 

While a lifecycle cost analysis has been prepared it has not yet been integrated with a Financial Plan to confirm the Club’s capacity to deliver upon the Asset Management Plan.  No detailed audit has been conducted to confirm the existence, condition, value or associated costs of the Litis Stadium assets.

2.

Prepare a Community Benefit Statement

A Community Benefit Statement has been submitted to Administration comprising current Club membership details, junior development initiatives, various community activities that take place at the Stadium, and benefits of sports participation. 

 

Notably, junior membership has increased by 46% over the last 12 months to 290 with girls participation increasing from 9 to 27.

3.

Prepare a Financial Plan to determine organisational viability and capability as the basis for any future facility tenure arrangements

A Financial Statement has been submitted to Administration identifying the Club’s current financial position. 

 

Administration has met with representatives from the new Club Board and given the dire financial circumstances uncovered in November 2018 their recent focus has been on paying any outstanding debts and delivering a balanced budget.  In addition, the new Board has introduced a number of accounting practices and financial processes to the Club.

 

A longer term Financial Plan demonstrating the Clubs long-term sustainability is still to be progressed.

4.

Investigate facility options that meet National Premier League requirements, ensure long term financial and organisational sustainability, and maximise the use of community assets through co-location

The Club and Administration has been liaising with Football West regarding National Premier League facility requirements.  This has confirmed that Stadium perimeter fencing is not a specific requirement for clubs participating in the National Premier League WA competition albeit all current clubs do have such fencing.  In addition, spectator seating for a minimum of 120 people is required whereas the Stadium currently provides seating for 900 people.

 

More than twenty other user groups have accessed the Stadium over the last 18-month period.

5.

Implement strategic planning, governance, business model and community engagement initiatives as identified within the Club Development Plan Progress Report submitted with the Litis Stadium Master Plan

The Club Development Plan includes a broad range of initiatives.  Specifically, school football clinics have been implemented over the last 18-month period involving 120 local primary school aged children.  Discussions have also been progressed with potential co-tenants and refurbishment of the grandstand undercroft to accommodate these tenants included within the Clubs Australian Government Community Development Grants Program submission.

 

The new Club Board and the challenging financial circumstances they face has impacted the Club’s ability to progress the abovementioned organisational, financial and facility management initiatives.  Given the limited capabilities and resource capacity it will be difficult for the Club to complete these initiatives at a standard necessary to support Council consideration of a long term, exclusive lease for Litis Stadium.

 

On that basis, Administration recently met with Club Board representatives to discuss possible alternative tenure options for Litis Stadium that better align with their organisational and financial capabilities while also maximising community accessibility.  Key options that now require further investigation include:

 

·      The Club being provided with an exclusive lease for their clubroom only.  The length of any lease term should acknowledge that the clubroom was constructed by the Club and has been operated by them for more than 40 years;

·      The Club being provided with access to the Stadium pitch through a seasonal licence or standard seasonal ground allocation (with associated fees and charges);

·      The Club being provided with access to Britannia Reserve through a seasonal licence or standard seasonal ground allocation (with associated fees and charges);

·      The City potentially maintaining the Stadium pitch and controlling access by other user groups as well as the general community;

·      The Club maintaining responsibility for sport specific infrastructure necessary for the National Premier League such as perimeter fencing surrounding the pitch and spectator seating;

·      The City assuming responsibility for the Stadium surrounds with a focus on improving the interface with Britannia Reserve (removal of fencing and partial removal of mounds subject to heritage considerations), and rationalising any non-essential assets;

·      The Club and the City working collaboratively with the Australian Government to successfully obtain $3 million through the Community Development Grants Program towards adjusted facility priorities.

 

While these options require further investigation to determine associated financial, asset management, and community accessibility implications they appear to better align with both Club capabilities and Council expectations.  Importantly, these options align with a number of key actions within the City’s Public Open Space Strategy:

 

·      Reallocate active reserves and revise community lease arrangements to better accommodate sporting club growth trends and improve community accessibility to POS;

·      Implement asset renewal and rationalisation in accordance with the City’s broader Asset Management Plan;

·      Review POS management policies and procedures, and implement contemporary practices that maximise accessibility and utilisation; and

·      Prepare and implement Britannia Reserve Master Plan Review.

 

It should be noted that Administration has not yet investigated the future use, management and development of Litis Stadium as part of the Britannia Reserve Master Plan Review as this was deferred until 2020/21 within the City’s Corporate Business Plan 2018/29 – 2021/22.

Consultation/Advertising:

Administration has been liaising with the Club and a range of other key stakeholders over the last 18 months including Football West and the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries.

Legal/Policy:

Local Government Act 1995 section 3.58 - Disposing of Property, provides that a local government can only dispose of property (which includes to lease) in accordance with section 3.58(3) unless the disposition falls within the scope of section 3.58(5), which includes:

 

“(d) Any other disposition that is excluded by regulations from the application of this section.”

 

In accordance with Section 3.58(5), Regulation 30 of the Local Government (Functions and General)

Regulations 1996 provides a range of dispositions that are exempt from the application of Section 3.58 of the

Act, including dispositions to:

 

 “A body, whether incorporated or not the objects of which are of a charitable, benevolent, religious,

cultural, educational, recreational, sporting or other like nature; and the members of which are not entitled or permitted to receive any pecuniary profit from the body’s transactions.”

Risk Management Implications:

Medium:      Administration has held concerns regarding the governance, financial sustainability, and asset management capabilities of Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. for some time.  Recent dialogue with the Club Board has confirmed that much of the organisational, financial and facility management initiatives required by Council still need to be progressed.  This dialogue also confirmed that the Club has limited capabilities and resource capacity to deliver these initiatives at a standard necessary to support a long-term lease.

 

Any new, long-term lease for Litis Stadium will likely expose the Club to a number of financial and asset management risks.  The benefits of Council granting such a lease to Floreat Athena Football Club appear to be limited particularly given that the Public Open Space Strategy identifies a need to maximise accessibility and utilisation.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Connected Community

Our community facilities and spaces are well known and well used.

 

Thriving Places

Our physical assets are efficiently and effectively managed and maintained.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

The financial, asset management and community accessibility implications of alternative tenure arrangements at Litis Stadium will be further investigated by Administration, in collaboration with Floreat Athena Football Club Inc., and reported back to Council for consideration.

Comments:

While Floreat Athena Football Club Inc. has been seeking a long-term lease for Litis Stadium following preparation of their Master Plan in June 2017 it has become increasingly evident that they may not have the organisational or financial capacity to do so.  The Club’s new Board has been diligently working to improve governance and financial practices, however this has impacted progression of the various plans and initiatives required by Council through its November 2017 resolution.

An alternative tenure arrangement for Litis Stadium that better aligns with Club capabilities and Council expectations may be a more appropriate option than a new long-term, exclusive lease arrangement.  Through a Working Group comprising Administration, Football West and Club representatives, these options can be further investigated in order to determine the financial, asset management and community accessibility implications.  A further report will then be presented to Council for consideration.  


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12          Chief Executive Officer

12.1        Corporate Business Plan Progress Update

TRIM Ref:                  D19/81838

Author:                     Tracy Spadanuda, Special Project Officer

Authoriser:                John Paton, Executive Manager - Office of the CEO

Attachments:             1.       Corporate Business Plan 2018/19 - 2021/22 Progress Update  

 

Recommendation:

That Council RECEIVES the Progress Report for the City of Vincent Corporate Business Plan 2018/19 – 2021/22 included as Attachment 1.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider a progress update on the City’s Corporate Business Plan 2018/19 – 2021/22 (see Attachment 1).

Background:

Council adopted the City of Vincent Corporate Business Plan 2018/19 – 2021/22 (CBP) at its meeting of 26 June 2018 (Agenda Item 13.3). This report represents the second progress update on the CBP since its adoption.

 

At Ordinary Meeting of Council 5 March 2019, Council received the first progress report of the City’s Corporate Business Plan 2018/19 – 2021/22.

Details:

In consultation with all relevant services areas, the status of each CBP item as at 31 May 2019 is included in the Progress Update Table as Attachment 1.

 

The Table in Attachment 1 includes the same action item information as contained in the CBP, except for inclusion of the following two columns:

 

·       An Overall Health column with a colour coded symbol applied to each line item, to enable the reader to identify “at a glance” the project status or health, as follows – a green dot denotes the project has been completed or is on track; an orange dot denotes ‘caution’ as the item has been delayed/extended or there is a cost/quality risk; and a red dot would denote the project is at risk of not being completed (at this stage there are no red dots); and

 

·       A “Progress Update” column provides commentary on the progress of each CBP item.

 

Where no action was required or planned in the CBP for a particular project in 2018/19, the “Progress Update” column states “No action required in 2018/19” and a dash (-) is shown in the right-hand at a glance ‘health” column.

 

The CBP reflects a significant amount of work to be undertaken by the City over the course of four years.  Of the 58 projects listed in the CBP, 50 are listed for commencement or completion in 2018/19 and therefore have a resourcing implication on the organisation. 

 

Based on the health tracker, 30 of the items are on track and 20 are reflecting caution mainly due to a likely delay in finalising the item, with several still awaiting clarity on the funding requirement for future years.

Consultation/Advertising:

All relevant staff have contributed to the Progress Update Table shown in Attachment 1.

Legal/Policy:

Requirements relating to the review of the CBP are set out in Regulation 19DA of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, with the following sub-regulations relevant:

 

(4)   A local government is to review the current corporate business plan for its district every year.

(5)   A local government may modify a corporate business plan, including extending the period the plan is made in respect of and modifying the plan if required because of modification of the local government’s strategic community plan.

 

The annual review of the CBP will occur separately to this progress report and prior to or concurrent with Council’s adoption of the 2019/20 Budget.

 

Risk Management Implications:

Low:       This Progress Update does not propose any additional initiatives or change to the City’s Corporate Business Plan.

 

Corporate business planning helps to manage risk to the City of Vincent by ensuring that commitments align with Council’s strategic direction and are sufficiently matched to the City’s resourcing capability to deliver projects and services successfully.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

Our community is aware of what we are doing and how we are meeting our goals

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

N/A

Financial/Budget Implications:

The Corporate Business Plan priorities are reflected in the Annual Budget for 2018/19 and Long Term Financial Plan for future financial years.

 

Comments:

As stated on page 7 of the CBP, the CBP is not a representation of all the City’s planned efforts and activities. Rather, it reflects the key strategic initiatives to be undertaken that will contribute to achieving Council’s priorities adopted in the Strategic Community Plan 2018 - 2028. 

 

As part of the proposed review of the CBP, it is intended to broaden its scope to incorporate functional responsibilities and key elements in the range of services provided to better reflect the overall service delivery to the community.


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12.2        Community Budget Submissions 2019/20

TRIM Ref:                  D19/78187

Author:                     John Paton, Executive Manager - Office of the CEO

Authoriser:                David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:             1.       Community Budget Submissions 2019/20  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       RECEIVES the 2019/20 Community Budget Submissions and ENDORSES Administration’s responses to those submissions as detailed in Attachment 1; and

2.       Subject to adoption of the 2019/20 Annual Budget, NOTIFIES the persons and groups who made a Community Budget Submission of the outcome of their proposal.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider the community budget submissions received for consideration in the development of the City’s 2019/20 Budget, aligned to the endorsed Priorities in the Strategic Community Plan.

Background:

At its Ordinary Meeting on 16 October 2018, Council adopted the City of Vincent Strategic Community Plan 2018 – 2028 (SCP).  The SCP represents the community’s long term vision, values, aspirations and priorities and recognises that the vision will be achieved through six key priority areas each with associated outcomes and actions:

 

Enhanced Environmentthe natural environment contributes greatly to our inner-city community.  We want to protect it, making best use of our natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.

 

Accessible City we want to be a leader in making it safe, easy, environmentally friendly and enjoyable to get around Vincent.

Connected Communitywe are a diverse, welcoming and engaged community.  We want to celebrate what makes us unique and connect with those around us to enhance our quality of life.

Thriving Places our vibrant places and spaces are integral to our identity, economy and appeal.  We want to create, enhance and promote great places and spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Sensitive Design design that ‘fits in’ to our neighbourhoods is important to us.  We want to see unique, high quality developments that respect our character and identify and respond to specific local circumstances.

Innovative & Accountable the City of Vincent has a significant role to play in supporting our community to realise its vision.  To achieve this, we will be an innovative, honest, engaged and responsible organisation that manages resources well, communicates effectively and takes our stewardship role seriously.

 

Community budget submissions aligned to the above Strategic Priorities were invited for consideration in the development of the 2019/20 draft budget – consistent with the approach taken by Council when developing the 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19 draft budgets.

Details:

In response to the invitation for community budget submissions, the City received a total of 48 individual submissions raising 54 proposals for consideration. Administration’s summary of submissions received and comments on each is included as Attachment 1 to this report.

A breakdown of the number of proposals received by Strategic Priority area is listed in the Table below:

 

SCP Priorities

No. of Proposals

1. Enhanced Environment

16

2. Accessible City

8

3. Connected Community

14

4. Thriving Places

11

5. Sensitive Design

2

6. Innovative and Accountable

3

 

Administration has assessed each of the community budget submissions for alignment with the SCP and against the City’s capacity to deliver on the proposals raised now and in the future.  In conjunction with the budget development, these submissions have been presented through the Budget Workshop process to ensure integration.  As a result of this exercise, all submissions have been colour-coded in Attachment 1 for ease of reference into the four categories of – Supported; Supported in Part; Already being done; and Not Supported.

 

In total, Administration is recommending that:

 

·       7 proposals are Supported (equating to 13% of all proposals);

·       20 proposals are Supported in Part (equating to 37% of all proposals);

·       15 proposal are already being provided (equating to 27.8% of all proposals); and

·       12 proposals are Not Supported (equating to 22.2% of all proposals).

 

The 25 proposals that are Supported or Supported in Part have an estimated implementation value in excess of $340,000 in 2018/19 (representing approximately 1% of the City’s rates revenue) and have already been incorporated in the draft 2019/20 Budget.

 

In summary, three quarters of all proposals raised through the 2019/20 Community Budget Submissions are either Supported, Supported in Part or Already being done elsewhere.

 

Where a proposal was not supported for funding through the community budget submissions process and an alternative funding method was a possibility, the relevant individual/group will be advised.

Consultation/Advertising:

Community budget submissions were invited throughout February (closing on 5 March 2019), by way of notices published in local newspapers and online promotion on the City’s website and social media channels.

 

All persons and groups who made a community budget submission have been contacted, provided with an electronic link to this report and notified that the matter is being presented to the 18 June Council Briefing and 25 June Council Meeting.

Legal/Policy:

Nil.

Risk Management Implications:

Low:     The invitation for community budget submissions provides all members of the Vincent community with a meaningful opportunity to contribute to development of the City’s current and future annual budgets in order to assist with the achievement of Council’s Strategic Priorities for the year ahead.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Connected Community

We have enhanced opportunities for our community to build relationships and connections with each other and the City.

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

Financial/Budget Implications:

There are approximately $340,000 worth of community budget submission proposals that have been included in the draft 2019/20 Annual Budget.

Comments:

The community budget submissions have been well thought out and the submissions have contained sufficient details to be meaningfully assessed by Administration. This process has assisted Administration and Council in understanding current community needs aligned to the Priorities embedded in the 2018 – 2028 SCP and developing an Annual Budget that responds well to the submissions received.

 

It is recommended that Council receives and endorses Administration’s assessment of the Community Budget Submissions and notifies the community members who made a submission of the outcome of the process.

 

 


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12.3        Monthly review of policies in accordance with the City's Policy Review Plan

TRIM Ref:                  D19/76206

Author:                     Emma Simmons, Governance and Council Support Officer

Authoriser:                Meluka Bancroft, Manager Governance, Property and Contracts

Attachments:             1.       Policies for repeal  

 

Recommendation:

That Council REPEALS the following policies as shown in Attachment 1:

POLICY NUMBER

POLICY

2.2.1

Directional Signs

2.2.2

Undergrounding of Power

2.2.3

Electricity Supply - Installation of Substations

2.2.5

Kerbside House Numbering

2.2.7

Street Parties

2.2.9

Street Lighting

 

Purpose of Report:

To repeal a number of the City’s policies as an outcome of the periodic review.

Background:

In accordance with section 2.7 of the Local Government Act 1995 one of the roles of Council is to determine the City’s policies. The role of City employees (Administration) is to make decisions and provide services in accordance with the City’s policies.

 

The City is reviewing its policies in accordance with its Policy Review Plan to ensure policies remain consistent with statutory requirements and current practices.

Details:

Administration has reviewed the “Asset and Design” policies and identified a number of policies that are no longer required as detailed below:

 

Policy No

Policy Name

Action

Commentary

Asset and Design

2.2.1

Directional Signs

REPEAL

No longer required. Minor in nature and an administrative function.

2.2.2

Undergrounding of Power

REPEAL

No longer required. Given the significant financial implications any City/Ratepayer funded major Underground Power Project’s, albeit under the State Program or by the City directly, requires Council approval (Sections 1 and 2). Section 3 is now covered by a Planning Policy.  

2.2.3

Electricity Supply - Installation of Substations

REPEAL

No longer required.  Administered by Western Power under its own State Act.

2.2.5

Kerbside House Numbering

REPEAL

No longer required. Enacted at the time. Created in response to predatory sales tactics by contractor. 

2.2.7

Street Parties

REPEAL

No longer required.  Superseded by Community Engagement’s ‘Street Activation Policy’ policy 3.10.3

2.2.9

Street Lighting

REPEAL

No longer required. An administrative function and restricts the City’s ability to install streetlights other than by Western Power.

 

Consultation/Advertising:

Public consultation is only required for new policies or where significant amendments are being proposed.

Legal/Policy:

Section 2.7 of the Local Government Act 1995 provides that Council is to determine the City’s policies. Policies provide guidance to the City's Administration and Elected Members. The City's code of conduct requires that employees adhere to all City policies.

Risk Management Implications:

Low:    Repealing the recommended policies ensures that the City’s policies remain relevant.

Strategic Implications:

This matter is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028

 

Innovative and Accountable

 

Our community is aware of what we are doing and how we are meeting our goals.

 

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Maintaining a current and up-to-date suite of policies ensures that the City's services are provided effectively and in accordance with the City’s objectives, which includes sustainability.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Nil.

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                           25 June 2019

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Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

12.4        Termination of Multicultural Services Centre of WA's sub lease of the wellness centre at Woodville Reserve, 10 Farmer Street, North Perth

TRIM Ref:                  D19/60434

Authors:                   Caroline Ngunjiri, Property Officer

Meluka Bancroft, Manager Governance, Property and Contracts

Authoriser:                David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:             1.       Plan of the Premises, 10 Farmer Street, North Perth  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

 

1.       APPROVES by mutual agreement the termination of the Multicultural Services Centre of WA Inc.’s sub lease of a portion of the building located at Woodville Reserve, 10 Farmer Street, North Perth, effective 25 June 2019; and

 

2.       NOTES that the Chief Executive Officer will invite expressions of interest for the short term sub lease (2 – 3 years) of the building from community organisations and report back to Council. 

 

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider the request from Multicultural Services Centre of WA Inc. (MSCWA) to terminate its sub lease over a portion of the building located at Woodville Reserve, 10 Farmer Street, North Perth, which is used as a wellness centre (Premises).

Background:

The City leases the portion of Woodville Reserve which comprises the Premises from the Crown pursuant to a lease dated 13 June 1925.  The City may sub lease portions of Woodville Reserve for a period not exceeding 20 years, subject to the approval of the Minister for Lands.

 

The City has sub leased the Premises as shown at Attachment 1 to the MSCWA since 2004. The current sub lease dated 12 February 2015 is due to expire on 31 August 2019. There is no further term.

 

MSCWA is a non-governmental organisation which was established in 1980 in North Perth to meet the settlement, welfare, education and training, cultural, legal and related needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians and to undertake research and community education activities in relation to their needs.

 

MSCWA uses the Premises to provide day care facilities and activities for the elderly.

DETAILS

On 4 April 2019, MSCWA advised the City that it wished to terminate the sub lease as it is relocating this service. In requesting the early termination of the sub lease, the MSCWA further submitted that:

 

“1.        the premises have been used to provide a much needed service for residents of City of Vincent and

adjoining Local Government Authorities for more than 20 years; and

 

2.         we have spent considerable amount of money upgrading/installing assets such as air conditioning, patio, gazebo, curtains etc.”

 

The sub lease does not contemplate the early termination of the sub lease, except if the lessee is in breach of the terms of the sub lease or if the Premises is damaged to the extent that it becomes substantially unfit for use. MSCWA is not in breach of the sub lease and the Premises has not become unfit for use.

 

Given the nature of service provided by MSCWA, the current level of return being achieved from the Premises and the ongoing relationship between MSCWA and the City, Administration recommends that Council accept the termination of the sub lease over the Premises effective 25 June 2019.

 

The City has no immediate plans for the Premises but will look to secure a short term tenant in the interim to the development and implementation of the Woodville Reserve Masterplan which is proposed to be prepared in 2019/2020.  Accordingly, the Lessee has not been asked to undertake any capital works prior to the end of the sub lease term, including repainting as required pursuant to clause 5.2 of the sub lease. The Premises is in a good condition consistent with its age. The Premises comprises three offices, an open plan activities area and a kitchen. The Premises would be suitable for use as an office or as a meeting space by a community group. Administration is aware of several community organisations which are in need of a premises similar to this, and subject to the termination of this sub lease, will contact these organisations and invite expressions of invitation for a short term sub lease. Given that the Woodville Reserve Masterplan is not proposed to be budgeted for and implemented until 2021/2022 a 2 – 3 year sub lease term will be recommended. The sub lease can be drafted so that the first term is one year, and the two further one year options terms are at the City’s discretion. 

Consultation/Advertising:

Administration has discussed the proposed termination with the MSCWA. MSCWA is agreeable to the sub lease terminating on 25 June 2019.

Legal/Policy:

The sub lease does not contemplate the early termination of the sub lease, except if the lessee is in breach of the terms of the sub lease or if the Premises is damaged to the extent that it becomes substantially unfit for use.

Risk Management Implications:

Medium       There are a number of risks associated with the Premises being left vacant following the termination of the sub lease, including vandalism and increased maintenance and upkeep costs for the City.  As the City also leases portions of Woodville Reserve to a number of community organisations including the North Perth Tennis Club (adjacent portion of the building), the North Perth Community Garden and the Vincent Men’s Shed, a level of passive surveillance over the Premises will occur which mitigates this risk.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Thriving Places

 

Our physical assets are efficiently and effectively managed and maintained

Innovative and Accountable

Our resources and assets are planned and managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Financial/Budget Implications:

The City currently receives an annual rent of $4,405. The utility, general maintenance, minimum level of service, pest inspection and insurance costs total approximately $2,000 to date this financial year, and have been recouped from the MSCWA.  The annual depreciation is $13,227.

 

 

 


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12.5        Annual review of Council delegations

TRIM Ref:                  D19/82167

Authors:                   Meluka Bancroft, Manager Governance, Property and Contracts

Jay Naidoo, Manager Development & Design

Authoriser:                David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:             1.       Council Delegations Register 2019/20 (in mark up)  

 

Recommendation:

That Council:

1.       RECEIVES the annual review of the delegations made by Council to the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with section 5.46(2) of the Local Government Act 1995; and

2.       DELEGATES BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY the local government functions listed in the City’s Council Delegations Register 2019/20 included as Attachment 1.

 

Purpose of Report:

To consider amendments to the City's Council Delegations Register (Register), following a review as required under the Local Government Act 1995 (Act).

Background:

Powers and duties are conferred on a local government by the Act and other enabling legislation. In the interests of organisational efficiency, it is possible for many of those powers and duties to be delegated from Council to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to a committee or in limited circumstances directly to an employee or person other than the CEO. A power can only be delegated if it exists under legislation, and that legislation specifically allows the delegation to take place. Council may impose conditions on the exercise of any powers that they delegate.

 

All delegations made under the Act must be made by absolute majority and recorded in a Register which is reviewed at least once every financial year. Council endorsed the 2018/19 delegations review at its 26 June 2018 Meeting.

 

The purpose of delegating power is to enable routine decision making to be undertaken in a cost effective and efficient manner, or rapidly where a time imperative may be involved. The Act sets out a governance structure that establishes the different and separate roles of Council and the CEO. Council’s roles is to:

 

·       govern the local government’s affairs;

·       be responsible for the performance of the local government’s functions;

·       oversee the allocation of the local government’s finances and resources; and

·       determine the local government’s policies.

 

In accordance with this role, Council is required to make decisions of high importance (some which require absolute majority decisions and therefore cannot be delegated), which include decisions on executive functions (local laws), business plans for major land transactions, the annual budget and strategic community plan, the formation of committees, determining rates and service changes and borrowing money.

 

Council also has discretionary duties which involve making decisions that are routine, high frequency and low risk. It is appropriate for Council to delegate these functions.

Details:

The annual review of delegations by Council is a statutory requirement and is also required to ensure the delegations remain consistent with legislation and applicable to the City’s current operational needs. The Act does not specify the manner in which Council must ‘review’ its delegations and simply states that a review must occur.

 

As a result of the review it is proposed that the Register is updated to align with the WA Local Government Association’s (WALGA’s) model, which is the model used by the majority of local governments. WALGA’s model structures the delegations around the legislation, as opposed to the directorate or organisational structure. The marked up Register is at Attachment 1.

 

Several substantive changes to the delegations are also proposed. Firstly, delegation 2.2.2 – ‘Payments to employees in addition to award or contract’ is recommended to be deleted as these types of payments would be at the discretion of Council. If the delegation was made the City would need a policy in accordance with section 5.50 of the Act.

 

In delegation 2.2.3 it is proposed that the following condition on the delegation is removed to enable the officer delegated by the CEO to exercise this power to approve the legal action without referring the matter to the CEO, provided that the officer complies with all other delegations, legislation and any relevant policies:

 

The Chief Executive Officer shall approve of all legal action and sign all legal documents.”

 

The following changes to the Council delegations made under the Planning and Development Act (delegation 17.2.1) are also proposed:

 

Condition

Proposed changes

Administration Comments

1

Remove the need for the “Educational Establishment” land use to be referred to Council in every instance.

This land use would be referred to Council for determination where there is car parking shortfall or where five or more objections are received during community consultation.

2

Allow development that is 3 storeys or more to be determined under delegated authority where it meets the deemed-to-comply Building Height.

The City’s Policy 7.7.1 Built Form, sets clear building heights in both metres and storeys for each part of the City. It is recommended that applications that meet these standards be determined under delegated authority, noting that applications will be referred to Council for determination where there is car parking shortfall or where more than five objections are received during community consultation.

5

Allow applications for Billboard Signs to be refused under delegated authority.

The current delegation does not permit Administration to refuse billboard sign applications. Billboard signs are not permitted under Policy No. 7.5.2 – Signs and Advertising and it is recommended that delegation be granted to refuse these applications in accordance with the policy.

 

Nil (current Condition No. 11 proposed to be deleted)

Remove the need for Grouped and Multiple Dwellings proposing more than three dwellings to be referred to Council for determination in every instance.

These uses would be referred to Council for determination where building height is exceeded or where more than five objections are received during community consultation.

13

Allow amendments to applications previously determined by the Joint Development Assessment Panel (DAP) to be determined under delegated authority in accordance with the DAP Regulations.

The current delegations do not allow Administration to determine minor amendments to DAP applications that are delegated to local government under the DAP Regulations.

Consultation/Advertising:

Nil.

Legal/Policy:

Section 5.46(2) of the Act requires Council to review of its delegations at least once every financial year.

Risk Management Implications:

Medium:   Delegating the powers of a local government introduces a risk that those powers may be used in a manner that is contrary to Council’s view. This risk is mitigated by imposing conditions on delegations, implementing guiding policies and providing appropriate training, which define clear authorities and accountabilities for City officers.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

Our resources and assets are planned and managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Administration has engaged a consultant at a cost of approximately $3,500 (including GST) to assist in the annual review of the Council and CEO delegations, which includes updating the delegations to WALGA’s model and consolidating all Council and CEO delegations and authorisations into one register.

Comment:

The proposed changes to the format of the Council delegations should increase the ease in use of the Register. It is also proposed that Council and CEO delegations and the list of authorised persons appointed will be consolidated in one register to reduce the volume of documentation required and ease of reference.

 

 

 


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Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                         25 June 2019

12.6        Appointment of an alternative member for the Mindarie Regional Council meeting - 4 July 2019

TRIM Ref:                  D19/85655

Author:                     Meluka Bancroft, Manager Governance, Property and Contracts

Authoriser:                David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:             Nil

 

Recommendation:

That Council APPROVES BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY the appointment of Councillor …………………… as its Alternate Member (Deputy) for the Mindarie Regional Council meeting to be held on 4 July 2019, due to Council's appointed Member, Mayor Emma Cole, attending civic duties on this date.

 

Purpose of Report:

For the Council to appoint an Alternate Member (Deputy) to the Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) Meeting on 4 July 2019.

Background:

It is a requirement of the Mindarie Regional Council Establishment Agreement that Council carries a specific resolution to nominate an Alternate Member for each occasion that the approved Member is unable to act.

Details:

On 24 October 2017, Council appointed Mayor Emma Cole as its nominated representative to the Mindarie Regional Council for the period 24 October 2017 to 18 October 2019. The Mayor will be attending other civic duties and will therefore be unavailable to attend.

Consultation/Advertising:

Nil.

Legal/Policy:

It is a requirement of the Mindarie Regional Council Establishment Agreement that Council carries a specific resolution to nominate an Alternate Member for each occasion that the approved Member is unable to act.

Risk Management Implications:

Medium:     Appointing an alternative member for the Mindarie Regional Council meeting on 4 July 2019 will mean the City has a voting entitlement on matters raised at the meeting.

Strategic Implications:

1.         This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

2.          

Innovative and Accountable

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Nil. Council’s nominated member to the Mindarie Regional Council receives an annual meeting allowance of $10,455 from Mindarie Regional Council. No fees are payable to alternate members.

 


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12.7        Report and minutes of Audit Committee meeting held on 11 June 2019

TRIM Ref:                  D19/82092

Author:                     Natasha Brooks, Governance and Council Support Officer

Authoriser:                Meluka Bancroft, Manager Governance, Property and Contracts

Attachments:             1.       Minutes from the Audit Committee meeting of 11 June 2019  

 

Recommendation:

That Council RECEIVES this report from the Audit Committee meeting of 11 June 2019 and the minutes of that meeting at Attachment 1.

 

Purpose of Report:

To report to Council the proceedings of the Audit Committee at its meeting held on 11 June 2019 in accordance with clause 2.21(1) of the City’s Meeting Procedures Local Law 2008.

Background:

The City’s Audit Committee is a statutory committee of Council, established in accordance with section 7.1A of the Local Government Act 1995. The primary objectives of the Audit Committee are to:

 

·       accept responsibility for the annual external audit; and

·       liaise with the local government’s internal and external auditors so that Council can be satisfied with

·       the performance of the local government in managing its affairs.

 

The Audit Committee meets approximately every two months and comprises of two external independent members and four Elected Members.

Details:

At its meeting on 11 June 2019, the Audit Committee considered three agenda items as follows:

 

5.1     Update on the City’s Risk Management Framework

5.2     External audit interim management letter 2018/19

5.3     Review of the City of Vincent audit log

 

5.1     Update on the City’s Risk Management Framework

The City has engaged BDO Pty Ltd (BDO) to review and develop the City’s risk maturity and appetite and to develop and implement an Operational Risk Register (ORR) and Strategic Risk Register. BDO met with the Executive Management Committee on 5 June 2019 to discuss the City’s risk maturity, risk appetite and operational risks. As a result of this workshop the City’s current key risks were identified. BDO is in the process of reviewing the key risks identified and developing the ORR.

 

5.2     External audit interim management letter 2018/19

Moore Stephens has been appointed by the Office of the Auditor General to conduct the City’s external audit for the 2018/19 financial year. The interim external audit was completed in May 2019 and an audit management letter summarising the following findings was issued to the City on 5 June 2019:

 

·      Management of interest on trust funds;

·      Reconciliation of payroll to the general ledger not reviewed;

·      Journals not independently reviewed;

·      Purchase order issued after invoice date; and

·      Fixed assets below $5,000 not recorded.

 

Administration has commenced working to resolve the audit findings. The progress is tracked via the audit log. It is proposed that a number of these items will be finalised prior to the completion of the external audit.

 

Consultation/Advertising:

Nil.

Legal/Policy:

Clause 2.21 of the City’s Meeting Procedures Local Law 2008 states:

“2.21 Presentation of committee reports

(1)      Every committee is to cause:-

(a)      a report with recommendations and suitable preamble;

(b)      minutes of the committee’s proceedings and transactions;

to be presented to the Council by the presiding member of each committee concerned, or in his or her absence, a member of the committee in the form of a motion; “That the report be received and the recommendation be adopted”.

(2)      No objection to the receipt of a report of any committee, or any part of it, shall be raised when such reports are presented to the Council, except for reasons arising out of such reports.

(3)      The presiding member is to:-

(a)      put the motion that the report be received;

(b)      call for a motion to be moved by any member pursuant to clause 5.6(1), with the exception of item (a) of that clause, with respect to any recommendation contained in the report;

(c)      put the motion that the recommendation be adopted in relation to the recommendations contained in the report, apart from a recommendation or recommendations which are the subject of a motion by a member pursuant to the preceding item of this sub-clause; and

(d)      ensure that the motions are debated and dealt with in accordance with these Standing Orders in relation to a recommendation or those recommendations in the report which are the subject of a motion or motions by a member or members pursuant to clause 5.6.”

Regulation 16(c) of the Local Government (Audit) Regulations 1996 states:

 

16. Audit committee, functions of

 

An audit committee —

 

 (c)     is to review a report given to it by the CEO under regulation 17(3) (the CEO’s report) and is to —

(i)    report to the council the results of that review; and

(ii)    give a copy of the CEO’s report to the council.

Risk Management Implications:

Low:           Reporting the outcomes of the Audit Committee meeting on 11 June 2019 to Council aligns with good corporate governance.

Strategic Implications:

This is in keeping with the City’s Strategic Community Plan 2018-2028:

 

Innovative and Accountable

Our resources and assets are planned and managed in an efficient and sustainable manner.

We are open and accountable to an engaged community.

SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.

Financial/Budget Implications:

Nil.

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda                                                                           25 June 2019

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12.8        Information Bulletin

TRIM Ref:                  D19/66827

Author:                     Emma Simmons, Governance and Council Support Officer

Authoriser:                David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:             1.       Minutes of the Design Review Panel Meeting held on 8 May 2019

2.       Minutes of the Design Review Panel Meeting held on 22 May 2019

3.       Street Tree Removal Information

4.       Statistics for Development Applications as at May 2019

5.       Register of Legal Action and Prosecutions Monthly - Confidential  

6.       Register of Legal Action - Orders and Notices Quarterly - Confidential  

7.       Register of State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) Appeals – Progress Report as at 6 June 2019

8.       Register of Applications Referred to the MetroWest Development Assessment Panel – Current

9.       Register of Applications Referred to the Design Review Panel – Current

10.     Register of Petitions - Progress Report - June 2019

11.     Register of Notices of Motion - Progress Report - June 2019

12.     Register of Reports to be Actioned - Progress Report - June 2019  

 

Recommendation:

That Council RECEIVES the Information Bulletin dated May 2019.

 

 

 


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13          Motions of Which Previous Notice Has Been Given

13.1        Notice of Motion - Mayor Cole - Request to Modify Delegated Authority Register for Waiving Cash-in-Lieu of Car Parking for up to Five Bays

TRIM Ref:                  D19/87802

Attachments:             Nil

 

 

That Council:

1.       DELEGATES BY ABSOLUTE MAJORITY the authority to not require cash-in-lieu of car parking or reciprocal parking arrangements on development approvals where the application proposes a parking shortfall of five bays or less, in accordance with Policy No. 7.7.1 – Non-Residential Development Parking Requirements; and

2.       REQUESTS Administration prepare an Information Package for businesses seeking to change the approved use of a building, including how to address car parking requirements, and promote this with the local business community.

 

Reason

The proposed delegation would reduce the time it takes for new businesses to receive the necessary approvals from the City by allowing Administration to determine minor shortfalls in car parking, rather than requiring these proposals to be presented to a full Meeting of Council.

 

This motion also requests Administration develop and promote an information package for new businesses seeking to open in the City. This information package would explain how to address the City’s parking requirements, including what is required to justify a car parking shortfall and how to fill in the parking management plan template.

 

These initiatives streamline the planning process, reducing the impediments for starting a new business in the City of Vincent.

 

Administration Comments

The proposed motion is supported and would allow Administration to fast track minor change of use applications that address the parking management plan requirements of the City’s Policy No. 7.7.1 ‑ Non‑Residential Development Parking Requirements. This aligns with the Thriving Places theme under the City’s Strategic Community Plan by “Streamlining systems and policies to reduce red tape and barriers to business”.

  


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14          Questions by Members of Which Due Notice Has Been Given (Without Discussion)

Nil 

15          Representation on Committees and Public Bodies

16          Urgent Business

Nil 

17          Confidential Items/Matters For Which The Meeting May Be Closed   

Nil

18        Closure