To consider a one-off Council resolution to authorise the Chief Executive Officer to sell Cityprovided ICT equipment to current Council Members at market value, prior to the new Council Members Fees Allowances Reimbursements and Benefits Policy (Policy) coming into effect.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED 11/3 Mayor Aitken, Cr Berry, Cr Coetzee, Cr Figg, Cr Miles, Cr Moore, Cr Nguyen, Cr Parker, Cr Seif, Cr Smith and Cr Wright. Against the motion: Cr Bedworth, Cr Herridge, Cr Rowe
CURRENT STATUS
Council Members can now purchase their ICT equipment at market value.
To request a comprehensive review and update of the City of Wanneroo’s Corporate Governance Framework to ensure it reflects current legislative requirements, organisational structures, and provides clear guidance on the hierarchy and purpose of the City's strategic documents.
COUNCIL DECISION
Carried 13/1 Mayor Aitken, Cr Berry, Cr Coetzee, Cr Figg, Cr Herridge, Cr Miles, Cr Moore, Cr Nguyen, Cr Parker, Cr Rowe, Cr Seif, Cr Smith and Cr Wright Against the motion: Cr Bedworth
CURRENT STATUS
Report is in progress.
Local Planning Policy 4.3: Public Open Space (LPP 4.3) is an important policy that influences the outcome of the City of Wanneroo’s (the City) public open spaces. In recognising this, Councillors are keenly seeking its review to ensure that it remains fit for purpose and ensures the delivery of public open space that meets the needs and expectations of the community.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
LPP 4.3 has been presented to the 30 June Policy Review Committee for workshopping and is now under review by Administration and is due to be presented to the August Policy Review Committee meeting.
To introduce the Council's first Policy Statement which seeks to clarify matters involving political figures and political parties.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED 12/1 Mayor Aitken, Cr Bedworth, Cr Berry, Cr Coetzee, Cr Figg, Cr Herridge, Cr Miles, Cr Parker, Cr Rowe, Cr Seif, Cr Smith and CrWright. Against the motion: Cr Huntley
CURRENT STATUS
Administration is preparing a discussion paper as requested.
To consider the installation of a traffic management scheme on Kemp Street, Pearsall to address the issue of speeding traffic on the road.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
Updated traffic assessments are currently underway alongside a current design. This will be followed by community consultation. Pending those results this will listed for construction in next year's budget.
To consider the preparation of a project proposal for a comprehensive mobility mapping within the recommended areas in City of Wanneroo that are important hubs to access basic services and facilities.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
Investigation is underway with a report to be brought back within 9 months.
To ensure that any appointments or dismissals of Mangers at the City of Wanneroo is advised in writing to all Council Members
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
All Managers’ dismissal or appointments are provided in writing to Council Members.
To consider the development of a research report, including stakeholder consultation, for the delivery of an externally run intergenerational practice program within the City of Wanneroo.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
A briefing note was provided to Councillors with further information as requested. It is agreed to continue to support community groups currently undertaking such programs.
The establishment of Service Plans by service unit level is essential to enhance transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in the allocation of financial resources. A more detailed service unit planning approach is required for the upcoming financial year 2024/25, utilising a recognised and robust template, as provided in Attachment 1, for consistent implementation in future budget cycles.
COUNCIL DECISION
LOST 6-6 with Cr Herridge, Cr Parker, Mayor Aitken, Cr Treby, Cr Cvitan and Cr Smith supporting a procedural motion to refer back.
CURRENT STATUS
This item was referred to the next Service Review Working Group. Service Level Plans have been fully implemented through the 2024 Budget process and Corporate Business Plan.
To propose that Council receive a regular report of meetings and functions attended by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor on behalf of Council.
COUNCIL DECISION
LOST 8-3 Against the motion: Mayor Aitken, Cr Cvitan, Cr Herridge, Cr Huntley, Cr Parker, Cr Rowe, Cr Sangalli and Deputy Mayor Treby opposing.
CURRENT STATUS
The motion was lost therefore the motion has no status.
To consider the development of a Policy and associated guidelines that would allow community members in the City of Wanneroo to build their own BMX tracks out of natural materials.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED 10-2 with Cr Huntley and Cr Cvitan opposing.
CURRENT STATUS
This item was referred to a council forum and has not progressed further.
To consider joining the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) program.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
The City of Wanneroo has joined the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) program and picked its 5 pledges as per attached below. (CPP is now an inactive organisation)
To consider the traffic safety issues and an upgrade of the intersection of East Road with Wanneroo Road.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
Black Spot Funding has been awarded with it being a staged project. Construction in future years.
To consider establishing an East Wanneroo Community Reference Group (CRG).
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
The CRG has been established and meets on a quarterly basis. This group has now disbanded serving its purpose creating a district sense of place statement.
To consider the installation of a traffic management scheme on Kemp Street, Pearsall to address the issue of speeding traffic on the road.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
Traffic assessment results have resulted in a scoring 33 as majority of the drivers are complying with a small number going 80kph over the limit. Current funding levels allows those roads scoring 60 or above to be considered for traffic management treatments.
To consider amending the Terms of Reference for the Wanneroo BMX Raceway Relocation Working Group.
COUNCIL DECISION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CURRENT STATUS
Terms of reference have been amended.
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Councillor Jordan Wright acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which I carry out my work, the Whadjuk Nyoongar people.
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