Minutes of Council Meeting Held in Council Chamber Administration Building, Boas Avenue, Joondalup, on Wednesday, 26 February 1992
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C I T Y O F W A N N E R O O MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOAS AVENUE, JOONDALUP, ON WEDNESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 1992 ATTENDANCES AND APOLOGIES Councillors: W H MARWICK - Mayor Central Ward G A MAJOR - Deputy Mayor South-West Ward H M WATERS North Ward C P DAVIES North Ward A V DAMMERS Central Ward A M CARSTAIRS Central Ward C G EDWARDES South Ward B J MOLONEY South Ward W S SMITH, from 8.46 pm South Ward P NOSOW South Ward F D FREAME South-West Ward N RUNDLE South-West Ward R F JOHNSON South-West Ward Acting Town Clerk: A ROBSON City Treasurer: J B TURKINGTON City Planner: O G DRESCHER Acting City Engineer: D BLAIR City Recreation and Cultural Services Manager: R BANHAM City Environmental Health Manager: G A FLORANCE City Librarian: N CLIFFORD City Building Surveyor: R G FISCHER City Parks Manager: F GRIFFIN Security Administrator: T M TREWIN Committee Clerk: M THURSTON Minute Clerk: D VINES There were 43 members of the Public and 3 members of the Press in attendance. An apology for late attendance was tendered by Cr Smith. The Mayor declared the meeting open at 7.35 pm. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES G90201 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 18 DECEMBER 1991 Correction Item F21229 was incorrectly recorded. Clause 2(a) should be amended by the inclusion of the words: "- dual use paths;" MOVED Cr Edwardes, SECONDED Cr Moloney that the Minutes of Council Meeting held on 18 December 1991, amended as above, be confirmed as a true and correct record.CARRIED G90202 MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 1992 MOVED Cr Edwardes, SECONDED Cr Moloney that the Minutes of Special Council Meeting held on 4 February 1992 be confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED G90203 MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 1992 MOVED Cr Edwardes, SECONDED Cr Moloney that the Minutes of Special Council Meeting held on 5 February 1992, be confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED QUESTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN, WITHOUT DISCUSSION Nil. QUESTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS NOT BEEN GIVEN, WITHOUT DISCUSSION Cr Waters posed the following two questions to the Mayor in relation to the East Wanneroo Structure Plan: 1 Would you agree that at a Special Council Meeting on 29 July 1991, yourself and Cr Dammers advised this Council that following a meeting you had had with the Minister, if this Council did not accept one of the options available, the Minister would impose whichever option he saw fit? 2 Do you agree that yourself and Cr Dammers recommended Option C as the best option to accept as you advised it was widely accepted by members of the community? In response, Cr Marwick advised that he had indeed advised Council that, during the deputation with the Minister for Planning, it had become obvious that unless Council registered its support for one of the alternative urbanisation designs for east of Wanneroo Road, the Minister would exercise his Ministerial right and impose a plan on the area, after he had taken into account public submissions. Cr Marwick confirmed that, in his opinion, Option C was a much better option for Council to support than, for example, Option A promoted by EPARAG in that, under Option C, approximately 26,000 less urban dwellers would be accommodated in the area and about half the number of roads would be upgraded or developed. He replied that Option C was one of several alternatives presented to Council at its Special Meeting held on 29 July 1991 which considered a very sizeable and comprehensive report from the City Planner outlining the background to the Corridor Review, together with details of public submissions made, discussions held with affected groups and the alternative plans presented by Department of Planning and Urban Development, EPARAG and Council. He reminded Council that it had resolved as follows at that meeting, which had included a workshop session at which Councillors' concerns had been fully explored: "MOVED Cr Davies, SECONDED Cr Waters that: 1 CITY PLANNER'S REPORT F80747 be received; 2 Council: (a) supports the East Wanneroo Road alternative plan (City of Wanneroo) shown on Attachment XV to Report F80747 as the basis for urbanisation of the East Wanneroo Structure Plan area, having regard to the special circumstances of the area, subject to: (i) in the absence of any public open space, the creation of a row of Special Residential lots of 5000m2, complete with roads, abutting the southern and eastern perimeter of Carramar Park Special Rural Zone, and on the western boundary of Pinjar Road, abutting Lake Adams Special Rural Zone; (ii) urbanisation not placing any restrictions on alternative lot sizes; (b) forwards this information to the Hon Minister for Planning, as Council's response to the urbanisation of East Wanneroo; (c) reassesses Council's Draft East Wanneroo District Structure Plan to accommodate the modifications of the new plan. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY" As Cr Waters' questions had been directed at him, but had alluded to Cr Dammers, the Mayor permitted Cr Dammers to make the following personal explanation: "I supported Option C but I do not believe I came to this Council saying this Council had to support Option C. This Council elected me to work on the Working Party, I was elected by this Council to represent them. There was a number of plans put forward and the Mayor has explained that Option C was less disruptive of the area and of the people. On top of that, it has also been forgotten that the Mayor, me, City Planner and Town Clerk went to see the Minister and asked him to excise the area of the rural area so we could ask questions of the people and look at a plan ourselves. The Minister refused that. He said "There are the four plans which have been put up. That is where you make your choice." That is what the Minister told us. I have never said you have to accept Option C. I take offence at that. This Council had a workshop and the City Planner presented the options. We sat here, talked about it for hours. Cr Waters was aware of all the facts. I did not twist her arm. Cr Davies moved the motion. I did not come back with any false information or encourage this Council to accept Option C. Facts were put before this Council and it made up its own mind unanimously." ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR, WITHOUT DISCUSSION CITY OF WANNEROO CHARITY DINNER The City of Wanneroo held a charity dinner dance at Observation City earlier this month to raise funds for disabled children living within the City. I am pleased to report that the night was a success with more than $18,500 raised. This money will go towards buying much-needed equipment for children with disabilities within the City. VISIT FROM JAPANESE COUNCILLORS Council played host to a group of Japanese Councillors earlier this month. The visit gave the Japanese guests an opportunity to see how local government operates in Australia, while meeting their Australian counterparts in a friendly, informal atmosphere. VISIT FROM SHADOW FEDERAL TREASURER, PETER REITH The Shadow Federal Treasurer Peter Reith paid a visit to the Wanneroo City Council in February for informal talks with the Mayor, Acting Town Clerk and the City Treasurer. Talks with Mr Reith centred on funding aspects relating to the provision of cultural and civic facilities in the new Joondalup City centre. The topic of Federal Government funding for local authorities was also raised, with particular attention being given to the annual funding that Council receives. CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY - AUSTRALIA DAY Council's largest citizenship ceremony of the year was held on Australia Day, January 26 at Mawson Park, Hillarys. Deputy Mayor Graeme Major officiated at the ceremony, which attracted more than 800 people and saw 160 Wanneroo residents become Australian citizens. WANNEROO CITIZEN AND YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Council held a special function at the administration centre in January to announce the recipients of the 1992 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards. Mr Tony Martin was named Citizen of the Year for his efforts to improve facilities and conditions in the community, and particularly his work in organising fund raising events to assist destitute families. Mr Paul Kadak was named Young Citizen of the Year for his outstanding academic achievements and his involvement in various community-based activities. RECYCLING SCHEME IN CITY OF WANNEROO Council's kerbside recycling scheme started in January. The early feedback shows that a high percentage of residents are taking an active role in recycling and this augurs well for the ongoing effectiveness of the scheme. WANNEROO AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - TROPHY PRESENTATION Council's appreciation dinner for the Wanneroo Agricultural Show 1991 trophy presentation was held earlier this month at the administration centre. The dinner was well attended and further cemented the strong ties that exist between the Agricultural Society and the local authority. OPENING OF MULLALOO SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB The new Mullaloo Surf Lifesaving Club will be officially opened on Friday, 6 March 1992. The club, built at a cost of $1.2 million, was designed by Council to complement the growth of the Mullaloo Surf Club and also to make swimming at the beach much safer for Wanneroo residents. FESTIVAL OF PERTH EVENT - AFRICAN JAZZ PIONEERS In a similar fashion to the concert arranged last year, the Festival of Perth, in conjunction with the City of Wanneroo, has arranged a concert to be held in Neil Hawkins Park on Saturday, 29 February.