WEBVTT 00:00:00.160 --> 00:00:01.976 good evening everyone I am councelor 00:00:02.000 --> 00:00:04.376 Andrew Davenport Mayor of Whitehorse 00:00:04.400 --> 00:00:07.335 City Council and I welcome all who have 00:00:07.359 --> 00:00:09.655 joined this council meeting both in 00:00:09.679 --> 00:00:12.679 person and online here today council 00:00:13.280 --> 00:00:15.495 live streams council meetings all care 00:00:15.519 --> 00:00:18.519 is taken to maintain privacy however 00:00:18.560 --> 00:00:20.136 someone attending the meeting in the 00:00:20.160 --> 00:00:22.456 public gallery may be recorded and may 00:00:22.480 --> 00:00:25.415 appear in the live stream a copy of the 00:00:25.439 --> 00:00:27.095 live stream will be available for 00:00:27.119 --> 00:00:30.119 viewing on council's website within 48 00:00:30.240 --> 00:00:33.096 hours i will now formally open the 00:00:33.120 --> 00:00:35.496 council meeting and will recite the 00:00:35.520 --> 00:00:38.520 opening and acknowledgement of country 00:00:38.559 --> 00:00:41.559 please stand if you are able 00:00:43.160 --> 00:00:46.160 to we give thanks, Oh God, for the Men and 00:00:46.320 --> 00:00:48.055 Women of the past whose generous 00:00:48.079 --> 00:00:50.456 devotion to the common good has been the 00:00:50.480 --> 00:00:52.936 making of our City . Grant that our own 00:00:52.960 --> 00:00:55.175 generation may build worthily on the 00:00:55.199 --> 00:00:57.736 foundations they have laid. Direct our 00:00:57.760 --> 00:01:00.616 mind that all we plan and determine is 00:01:00.640 --> 00:01:03.640 for the well-being of our City Amen 00:01:04.559 --> 00:01:06.536 Whitehorse City Council acknowledges 00:01:06.560 --> 00:01:09.176 the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin 00:01:09.200 --> 00:01:11.576 Nation as a Traditional owners of the 00:01:11.600 --> 00:01:13.976 land we're meeting on and we pay our 00:01:14.000 --> 00:01:16.536 respects to their Elders past, present 00:01:16.560 --> 00:01:18.696 and emerging and Aboriginal and 00:01:18.720 --> 00:01:20.856 Torres Straight Islanders from communities 00:01:20.880 --> 00:01:23.336 who may be present today. please be 00:01:23.360 --> 00:01:26.360 seated 00:01:30.000 --> 00:01:31.735 i would now like to introduce our 00:01:31.759 --> 00:01:34.216 counselors commencing with councilors on 00:01:34.240 --> 00:01:37.240 my left Deputy Mayor councilor Prue Cutts 00:01:37.439 --> 00:01:38.775 evening and welcome to those 00:01:38.799 --> 00:01:40.616 particularly in the gallery this evening 00:01:40.640 --> 00:01:43.640 thank you Mayor councelor Jarrod Gunn good 00:01:44.079 --> 00:01:45.735 evening all especially to our full 00:01:45.759 --> 00:01:47.976 gallery this evening and also to any 00:01:48.000 --> 00:01:51.000 Terrara Ward residents watching at home 00:01:51.040 --> 00:01:53.176 councelor Kieran Simpson good evening 00:01:53.200 --> 00:01:55.016 all especially to the full gallery but 00:01:55.040 --> 00:01:57.896 also to anyone online councelor Blair 00:01:57.920 --> 00:02:00.920 Barker good evening Mayor welcome all 00:02:01.200 --> 00:02:03.095 and great to see the king is back in 00:02:03.119 --> 00:02:06.119 our chamber man 00:02:06.159 --> 00:02:08.616 councelor Hayley Weller good evening and 00:02:08.640 --> 00:02:10.536 welcome 00:02:10.560 --> 00:02:12.776 councelor Peter Allen good evening and 00:02:12.800 --> 00:02:15.800 welcome councelor Jason Martin good 00:02:16.319 --> 00:02:18.855 evening everyone thank you councelor Ben 00:02:18.879 --> 00:02:21.879 Stennet good evening everyone welcome 00:02:22.080 --> 00:02:24.456 councelor Kirstin Langford good evening 00:02:24.480 --> 00:02:26.295 everyone welcome to the chamber tonight 00:02:26.319 --> 00:02:28.855 and also to those online 00:02:28.879 --> 00:02:31.176 councelor Daniel Griffith good evening 00:02:31.200 --> 00:02:32.935 and welcome I thought I might see Elvis 00:02:32.959 --> 00:02:35.176 back there then but no thanks for that 00:02:35.200 --> 00:02:37.976 we are also joined by our CEO and senior 00:02:38.000 --> 00:02:40.536 officers i'll commence with the chief 00:02:40.560 --> 00:02:43.416 executive officer Simon McMillan good 00:02:43.440 --> 00:02:45.495 evening everyone and welcome Jeff Green 00:02:45.519 --> 00:02:47.656 director of city development Steven 00:02:47.680 --> 00:02:50.136 White director of infrastructure Stuart 00:02:50.160 --> 00:02:53.160 Cann director of corporate services 00:02:53.519 --> 00:02:56.519 Andrea Gastine executive man manager 00:02:56.760 --> 00:02:59.416 transformation Lisa Letic director of 00:02:59.440 --> 00:03:02.376 community services Vivienne Felano 00:03:02.400 --> 00:03:05.096 executive manager corporate services 00:03:05.120 --> 00:03:08.016 Selena Robertson manager governance and 00:03:08.040 --> 00:03:11.016 integrity and Kieren Woods coordinator 00:03:11.040 --> 00:03:14.040 governance and members of the IT team 00:03:15.519 --> 00:03:18.519 item number two on the agenda is 00:03:19.519 --> 00:03:22.519 apologies 00:03:22.640 --> 00:03:24.696 we will note any apologies and seek a 00:03:24.720 --> 00:03:27.135 motion to accept any leave of absence 00:03:27.159 --> 00:03:30.159 requests are there any apologies this 00:03:31.000 --> 00:03:33.656 evening there being none I'll move now 00:03:33.680 --> 00:03:36.680 on to item number three disclosures 00:03:37.599 --> 00:03:40.599 of conflicts of interest are there any 00:03:40.760 --> 00:03:43.736 disclosures of conflicts of interest if 00:03:43.760 --> 00:03:46.760 so I'll require the counselor or officer 00:03:47.360 --> 00:03:49.495 to disclose the interest and nature of 00:03:49.519 --> 00:03:51.816 the interest 00:03:51.840 --> 00:03:53.736 yes ma'am 00:03:53.760 --> 00:03:56.760 thank you councilor Weller can you now 00:03:58.080 --> 00:03:59.816 outline the nature of the interest 00:03:59.840 --> 00:04:02.696 and the item of the agenda it relates to 00:04:02.720 --> 00:04:05.176 sure i disclose a conflict of interest 00:04:05.200 --> 00:04:08.200 in relation to item 10.2 00:04:09.200 --> 00:04:11.495 submission on the suburban rail loop 00:04:11.519 --> 00:04:14.456 east draft structure plans and draft 00:04:14.480 --> 00:04:16.455 planning scheme amendments to the Whitehorse 00:04:16.479 --> 00:04:18.455 planning scheme because the 00:04:18.479 --> 00:04:20.536 suburban rail loop authority is a 00:04:20.560 --> 00:04:22.615 current client of my employer 00:04:22.639 --> 00:04:24.376 infrastructure advisory group 00:04:24.400 --> 00:04:27.400 proprietary limited 00:04:27.600 --> 00:04:29.496 thank you councelor Weller are there any 00:04:29.520 --> 00:04:31.576 other disclosures of conflicts of 00:04:31.600 --> 00:04:34.216 interest for tonight there being none 00:04:34.240 --> 00:04:36.856 I'll now move on to item number four 00:04:36.880 --> 00:04:39.880 councilors the motion is to 00:04:41.120 --> 00:04:43.496 seek a confirmation of minutes for 00:04:43.520 --> 00:04:46.056 council meeting held on the 24th of 00:04:46.080 --> 00:04:49.080 March 2025 can I have a mover so moved 00:04:50.400 --> 00:04:52.936 councelor Allen and a seconder how about 00:04:52.960 --> 00:04:55.960 a second councelor 00:04:57.479 --> 00:05:00.479 Simpson I'll now put the motion all 00:05:01.759 --> 00:05:03.615 those in 00:05:03.639 --> 00:05:06.416 favor carried 00:05:06.440 --> 00:05:09.440 unanimously item number five urgent 00:05:09.600 --> 00:05:12.455 business there's no urgent business 00:05:12.479 --> 00:05:15.479 for tonight i'll move on 00:05:15.720 --> 00:05:18.720 to item number six request to speak so 00:05:19.919 --> 00:05:22.536 request to speak enable members of the 00:05:22.560 --> 00:05:24.856 community to speak directly to council 00:05:24.880 --> 00:05:27.816 at a council meeting each speaker is 00:05:27.840 --> 00:05:30.296 granted up to 3 minutes to present their 00:05:30.320 --> 00:05:33.015 subject matter a bell will alert you 00:05:33.039 --> 00:05:36.039 when there is 30 seconds remaining 00:05:36.240 --> 00:05:38.376 please be reminded that your speech must 00:05:38.400 --> 00:05:41.400 not be defamatory indecent abusive 00:05:42.800 --> 00:05:45.800 offensive irrelevant or objectionable in 00:05:46.720 --> 00:05:49.720 language or substance and 00:05:49.880 --> 00:05:52.376 tonight so the probably the first time 00:05:52.400 --> 00:05:54.856 in a long time we've got 10 speakers 00:05:54.880 --> 00:05:57.880 tonight and so I would like to first 00:05:58.800 --> 00:06:01.800 call upon Peter Carter from Box Hill 00:06:03.800 --> 00:06:06.800 North to the lecton thank you Peter 00:06:10.080 --> 00:06:12.696 thank you Mayor and counselors active 00:06:12.720 --> 00:06:14.696 transport is about getting more 00:06:14.720 --> 00:06:17.720 transport trips by cycling walking and 00:06:18.240 --> 00:06:21.096 public transport instead of using a car 00:06:21.120 --> 00:06:23.175 our existing arterial roads are close to 00:06:23.199 --> 00:06:25.816 capacity it is not feasible to widen 00:06:25.840 --> 00:06:28.136 them and we don't want more traffic to 00:06:28.160 --> 00:06:31.160 wrap run through local streets until 00:06:31.840 --> 00:06:34.696 2016 it remained unclear how improved 00:06:34.720 --> 00:06:37.096 active transport by cycling could occur 00:06:37.120 --> 00:06:39.976 in Whitehorse then the Whitehorse bike 00:06:40.000 --> 00:06:42.576 strategy was released it's an excellent 00:06:42.600 --> 00:06:44.735 document page 00:06:44.759 --> 00:06:47.759 two looks first at people in our 00:06:47.800 --> 00:06:50.800 community 174,000 people the biggest 00:06:52.400 --> 00:06:54.536 group of potential cyclists are the 00:06:54.560 --> 00:06:57.560 interested but concerned group that's 00:06:58.360 --> 00:07:01.360 136,000 they're the target group to 00:07:01.680 --> 00:07:04.376 increase cycling and thus to reduce 00:07:04.400 --> 00:07:07.336 their car use in Whitehorse how will 00:07:07.360 --> 00:07:10.360 this be achieved page three the bike 00:07:10.840 --> 00:07:13.840 strategy codes all roads in Whitehorse 00:07:14.000 --> 00:07:16.696 in terms of their traffic stress the 00:07:16.720 --> 00:07:19.175 Green Islands have local streets with 00:07:19.199 --> 00:07:21.496 low levels of traffic stress the only 00:07:21.520 --> 00:07:24.455 roads that the interested the 136,000 00:07:24.479 --> 00:07:27.015 will ride but the barriers to them are 00:07:27.039 --> 00:07:29.376 artial roads around the 00:07:29.400 --> 00:07:32.400 islands page six the only easy ride 00:07:32.720 --> 00:07:35.720 routes are in color just eight routes 00:07:37.319 --> 00:07:40.319 done the blue routes are those that 00:07:40.479 --> 00:07:42.376 still need to be installed for a full 00:07:42.400 --> 00:07:45.400 network of 18 routes today we haven't 00:07:46.319 --> 00:07:49.175 reached the halfway mark page eight 00:07:49.199 --> 00:07:51.056 shows a few green 00:07:51.080 --> 00:07:53.575 islands that are serviced by the current 00:07:53.599 --> 00:07:56.599 eight installed routes for example none 00:07:56.720 --> 00:07:59.175 south of Bird Highway have any 00:07:59.199 --> 00:08:01.175 connections and many north south 00:08:01.199 --> 00:08:04.199 connections are are missing it the easy 00:08:04.879 --> 00:08:07.879 ride is not a full network yet it won't 00:08:08.639 --> 00:08:11.295 increase cycling no 00:08:11.319 --> 00:08:14.319 way page non Whitehorse is not unique 00:08:15.199 --> 00:08:17.015 sharers are also the key priority for 00:08:17.039 --> 00:08:18.536 bike routes on local streets in 00:08:18.560 --> 00:08:20.696 Melbourne and many councils like 00:08:20.720 --> 00:08:22.776 Whitehorse their streets are narrow have 00:08:22.800 --> 00:08:25.256 low traffic voles and speeds lower 00:08:25.280 --> 00:08:27.416 than arterials in Whitehorse we have 00:08:27.440 --> 00:08:29.976 facing a dramatic population growth 00:08:30.000 --> 00:08:33.000 boxer will increase by 60,000 by 206 00:08:34.000 --> 00:08:36.296 nearly the size of Shepparton and bring 00:08:36.320 --> 00:08:39.320 with them over 40,000 cars so the 00:08:39.360 --> 00:08:41.495 question is what is going to be the 00:08:41.519 --> 00:08:44.135 legacy of this council the new council 00:08:44.159 --> 00:08:45.136 do 00:08:45.160 --> 00:08:48.160 nothing sorry do nothing or 00:08:51.320 --> 00:08:53.416 counselors make your legacy the 00:08:53.440 --> 00:08:56.136 completion of a full network of 18 00:08:56.160 --> 00:08:59.160 routes that will connect to all areas in 00:08:59.360 --> 00:09:02.056 Worus by 2030 this will benefit our 00:09:02.080 --> 00:09:04.296 communities with fewer car trips and 00:09:04.320 --> 00:09:07.320 less rat running on local streets thank 00:09:07.519 --> 00:09:10.519 you very much thank you Peter the next 00:09:10.720 --> 00:09:12.935 three speakers will be addressing item 00:09:12.959 --> 00:09:15.959 10.1 on the agenda in relation to 159 to 00:09:17.680 --> 00:09:20.680 171 Rooks Road Vermont Change of Indoor 00:09:21.519 --> 00:09:24.519 Use Recreation Facility the Badminton 00:09:25.600 --> 00:09:28.600 Center the first speaker is Chung 00:09:29.720 --> 00:09:32.720 Guatio Consultants i now invite Chun to 00:09:33.200 --> 00:09:36.200 the lecton 00:09:37.680 --> 00:09:38.976 thank you 00:09:39.000 --> 00:09:41.255 counselor good evening everyone thank 00:09:41.279 --> 00:09:43.176 you for your time here to consider the 00:09:43.200 --> 00:09:46.200 proposed Badminton Centre which received a 00:09:46.240 --> 00:09:48.296 high level of community attention 00:09:48.320 --> 00:09:51.320 including 32 letters of support and 31 00:09:52.160 --> 00:09:55.096 letters of objection 00:09:55.120 --> 00:09:57.576 the proposal seeks to convert and update 00:09:57.600 --> 00:09:59.495 an abandoned industrial warehouse 00:09:59.519 --> 00:10:02.519 building into a modern bminton center 00:10:02.880 --> 00:10:04.776 that serves the community's needs and 00:10:04.800 --> 00:10:07.096 promotes the well-being of residents and 00:10:07.120 --> 00:10:09.096 the players in Whitehorse and the 00:10:09.120 --> 00:10:10.656 broader 00:10:10.680 --> 00:10:13.656 area in the past one year we have worked 00:10:13.680 --> 00:10:16.680 closely with the officer including 00:10:16.880 --> 00:10:19.880 Chris and his team leader as well as 00:10:20.480 --> 00:10:23.480 the traffic engineering 00:10:24.920 --> 00:10:26.935 referral the planning officer 00:10:26.959 --> 00:10:29.016 recommended that the application be 00:10:29.040 --> 00:10:31.656 supported subject to conditions their 00:10:31.680 --> 00:10:34.136 view is the use is appropriate and is 00:10:34.160 --> 00:10:36.296 supported by the planning policy the 00:10:36.320 --> 00:10:39.016 proposal will not have an adverse impact 00:10:39.040 --> 00:10:41.896 from the traffic perspective both the 00:10:41.920 --> 00:10:43.576 management of premises and the 00:10:43.600 --> 00:10:45.976 sufficient solutions for all amenity 00:10:46.000 --> 00:10:48.055 impacts outlined in the objection 00:10:48.079 --> 00:10:49.736 grounds can be addressed where 00:10:49.760 --> 00:10:51.375 conditions on the 00:10:51.399 --> 00:10:53.815 permit now I would like to highlight the 00:10:53.839 --> 00:10:56.616 key features of the proposal the subject 00:10:56.640 --> 00:10:59.416 side is zoned industrial one and 00:10:59.440 --> 00:11:02.176 therefore the proposal land use is low 00:11:02.200 --> 00:11:04.536 impact having regard to the range of 00:11:04.560 --> 00:11:07.016 industrial and manu manufacturing uses 00:11:07.040 --> 00:11:09.416 that are permissible in the zone the 00:11:09.440 --> 00:11:11.336 proposed use meets the zone's purposes 00:11:11.360 --> 00:11:14.055 and decision guidelines the proposal 00:11:14.079 --> 00:11:16.296 brings an underutilized building back to 00:11:16.320 --> 00:11:18.776 life and promotes residents well-being 00:11:18.800 --> 00:11:21.255 at the same time it also brings benefits 00:11:21.279 --> 00:11:22.856 more broadly to the community by 00:11:22.880 --> 00:11:25.456 providing a facility that is 00:11:25.480 --> 00:11:28.055 needed as stated in the officer report 00:11:28.079 --> 00:11:30.055 the proposed use can be introduced in a 00:11:30.079 --> 00:11:31.656 manner that is compatible with the 00:11:31.680 --> 00:11:33.255 residential interface without 00:11:33.279 --> 00:11:35.096 compromising the residential amount 00:11:35.120 --> 00:11:36.976 experienced by 00:11:37.000 --> 00:11:39.495 residents the permit applicant has a 00:11:39.519 --> 00:11:41.336 good record of operating their existing 00:11:41.360 --> 00:11:43.416 Badminton center in Mount Waverley and is 00:11:43.440 --> 00:11:45.176 committed to a long-term business in 00:11:45.200 --> 00:11:48.136 Whitehorse make a star business in the 00:11:48.160 --> 00:11:50.375 area and to contribute to the local 00:11:50.399 --> 00:11:52.856 economy and community well-being the 00:11:52.880 --> 00:11:55.016 permanent applicant is agreeing to 00:11:55.040 --> 00:11:56.856 reinvest in the major upgrades of the 00:11:56.880 --> 00:11:58.616 existing building and to limit operation 00:11:58.640 --> 00:12:00.935 hours to close at 11 p.m which is less 00:12:00.959 --> 00:12:03.176 than what otherwise allowable under the 00:12:03.200 --> 00:12:05.736 Environmental Protection Act regulations 00:12:05.760 --> 00:12:07.736 among other measures the permit 00:12:07.760 --> 00:12:09.856 applicant agrees to the proposed 00:12:09.880 --> 00:12:12.456 conditions particularly noise management 00:12:12.480 --> 00:12:14.776 plan and a post occupation noise 00:12:14.800 --> 00:12:17.576 assessment and continue continually 00:12:17.600 --> 00:12:19.216 monitoring about 00:12:19.240 --> 00:12:21.656 noise for these reasons it is 00:12:21.680 --> 00:12:23.336 respectfully request that council 00:12:23.360 --> 00:12:26.216 support this application and in favor of 00:12:26.240 --> 00:12:28.375 a motion to grant a notice per notice of 00:12:28.399 --> 00:12:30.856 decision to grant a permit 00:12:30.880 --> 00:12:33.096 we look forward as a local residents we 00:12:33.120 --> 00:12:35.576 look forward to a Batman center the mo 00:12:35.600 --> 00:12:37.495 the best one in Melbourne in Whitehorse 00:12:37.519 --> 00:12:39.656 thank you 00:12:39.680 --> 00:12:41.495 thank you Chun our next speaker is 00:12:41.519 --> 00:12:44.055 Carrie from Vermont i now invite Carrie 00:12:44.079 --> 00:12:47.079 to the lecton 00:12:53.200 --> 00:12:54.856 thank you counselors i've actually given 00:12:54.880 --> 00:12:56.776 a handout hopefully you each have a 00:12:56.800 --> 00:12:58.375 copy of that and that just illustrates 00:12:58.399 --> 00:13:01.016 how close our residence is to the 00:13:01.040 --> 00:13:04.040 proposed badminton center so my husband 00:13:04.320 --> 00:13:06.136 and I own a property on Willis Court in 00:13:06.160 --> 00:13:07.896 Vermont and the proposed Badminton 00:13:07.920 --> 00:13:10.696 Center at 159 to 171 Rooks Road is 00:13:10.720 --> 00:13:13.720 located directly over our back fence 00:13:13.839 --> 00:13:15.896 half of our block abuts the car park at 00:13:15.920 --> 00:13:17.336 the southern end of the warehouse and 00:13:17.360 --> 00:13:19.536 the other half abuts the warehouse 00:13:19.560 --> 00:13:22.055 itself so our house and bedrooms are 00:13:22.079 --> 00:13:24.536 less than 10 meters away from the site 00:13:24.560 --> 00:13:26.296 and our private outdoor space is right 00:13:26.320 --> 00:13:28.136 next to it as you can see in the handout 00:13:28.160 --> 00:13:29.776 that I've 00:13:29.800 --> 00:13:31.815 provided the thing that about this 00:13:31.839 --> 00:13:33.576 proposal that concerns us the most is 00:13:33.600 --> 00:13:35.736 the likelihood of excessive noise and 00:13:35.760 --> 00:13:37.416 the difficulty we think the applicant 00:13:37.440 --> 00:13:40.336 will have in adequately mitigating that 00:13:40.360 --> 00:13:42.776 noise there are two sources of noise 00:13:42.800 --> 00:13:45.255 that we're concerned about 00:13:45.279 --> 00:13:47.255 the first is from badminton being played 00:13:47.279 --> 00:13:49.536 inside what is effectively a large steel 00:13:49.560 --> 00:13:52.055 shed we don't play badminton ourselves 00:13:52.079 --> 00:13:53.495 but we understand from the applicants 00:13:53.519 --> 00:13:55.255 acoustic report that the noise generated 00:13:55.279 --> 00:13:57.615 by players and spectators can be 00:13:57.639 --> 00:13:59.896 substantial not just constant background 00:13:59.920 --> 00:14:01.815 noise but also short sharp peaks in 00:14:01.839 --> 00:14:03.856 noise that could be particularly 00:14:03.880 --> 00:14:06.456 disruptive the second is from the car 00:14:06.480 --> 00:14:08.935 park where noise might result from loud 00:14:08.959 --> 00:14:10.375 talking or yelling when players are 00:14:10.399 --> 00:14:12.776 arriving or departing or from car doors 00:14:12.800 --> 00:14:14.776 being slammed 00:14:14.800 --> 00:14:16.456 we're also concerned about the extended 00:14:16.480 --> 00:14:18.296 hours we're likely to be subjected to 00:14:18.320 --> 00:14:21.096 this noise the original proposal was for 00:14:21.120 --> 00:14:22.935 the center to operate from 8:30 till 00:14:22.959 --> 00:14:25.495 midnight 7 days a week that intrudes 00:14:25.519 --> 00:14:27.096 significantly on normal resting and 00:14:27.120 --> 00:14:29.576 sleeping hours particularly for our 00:14:29.600 --> 00:14:31.656 5-year-old daughter whose bedroom is 00:14:31.680 --> 00:14:34.680 right adjacent to the the area of 00:14:35.399 --> 00:14:37.495 parking it also leaves us with 00:14:37.519 --> 00:14:39.175 effectively no time we could use our 00:14:39.199 --> 00:14:40.856 private outdoor space without 00:14:40.880 --> 00:14:43.880 disturbance 00:14:44.639 --> 00:14:46.216 we understand that the applicant has 00:14:46.240 --> 00:14:48.456 proposed mo noise mitigation measures 00:14:48.480 --> 00:14:50.696 based on an acoustic report our initial 00:14:50.720 --> 00:14:52.375 non-expert reading of this report was 00:14:52.399 --> 00:14:54.216 that it seemed to be based on optimistic 00:14:54.240 --> 00:14:56.216 assptions and appeared to actively 00:14:56.240 --> 00:14:58.136 support the proposal rather than simply 00:14:58.160 --> 00:14:59.296 assess it 00:14:59.320 --> 00:15:01.815 objectively so we commissioned an 00:15:01.839 --> 00:15:03.495 independent review of the acoustic 00:15:03.519 --> 00:15:06.456 report at our own cost the review 00:15:06.480 --> 00:15:07.896 identified technical errors in the 00:15:07.920 --> 00:15:09.656 original acoustic report and this has 00:15:09.680 --> 00:15:11.935 been provided to 00:15:11.959 --> 00:15:14.375 council we can't know for sure at this 00:15:14.399 --> 00:15:15.736 stage whether the proposed noise 00:15:15.760 --> 00:15:17.656 mitigation measures will be effective 00:15:17.680 --> 00:15:19.255 but what we do know is that if the 00:15:19.279 --> 00:15:21.416 modeling on which they're based is wrong 00:15:21.440 --> 00:15:23.416 we will bear the onus and significant 00:15:23.440 --> 00:15:26.216 cost of providing the noise of 00:15:26.240 --> 00:15:27.935 proving that the noise limits are being 00:15:27.959 --> 00:15:30.696 exceeded and that seems unfair given the 00:15:30.720 --> 00:15:32.536 potential noise problems are reasonably 00:15:32.560 --> 00:15:34.935 foreseeable we understand that living 00:15:34.959 --> 00:15:36.375 next to a light industrial zone can 00:15:36.399 --> 00:15:37.976 involve increased noise and we accept 00:15:38.000 --> 00:15:39.815 that but we also note that there are 00:15:39.839 --> 00:15:41.736 similar badminton facilities operating 00:15:41.760 --> 00:15:43.255 in light industrial zones across 00:15:43.279 --> 00:15:44.856 Melbourne and they're located a 00:15:44.880 --> 00:15:46.375 reasonable distance back from the 00:15:46.399 --> 00:15:48.935 residential boundary this includes the 00:15:48.959 --> 00:15:51.959 applicant's own venue in Mount Waverly 00:15:52.160 --> 00:15:53.576 and that seems to be a common sense 00:15:53.600 --> 00:15:54.856 approach and we believe the same should 00:15:54.880 --> 00:15:57.576 apply here in Whitehorse thank you 00:15:57.600 --> 00:16:00.536 Carrie our final speaker on the item is 00:16:00.560 --> 00:16:03.416 Appley from Mitch i now invite up to 00:16:03.440 --> 00:16:06.440 the lect turn 00:16:07.440 --> 00:16:08.495 thank you 00:16:08.519 --> 00:16:11.016 councelors as a resident on the border 00:16:11.040 --> 00:16:13.096 of Mitch and Vermont I would like to 00:16:13.120 --> 00:16:14.776 express my support for the proposed 00:16:14.800 --> 00:16:17.096 change of use as the badminton center 00:16:17.120 --> 00:16:18.856 represents an excellent opportunity for 00:16:18.880 --> 00:16:20.096 our local 00:16:20.120 --> 00:16:22.456 community this sporting center offers 00:16:22.480 --> 00:16:25.480 something trul truly unique in our area 00:16:25.759 --> 00:16:27.735 positioned within the industrial zone of 00:16:27.759 --> 00:16:30.375 Rrooks Road where many of us work it 00:16:30.399 --> 00:16:32.696 introduces a fantastic variation that 00:16:32.720 --> 00:16:35.416 complements the nearby gym martial arts 00:16:35.440 --> 00:16:37.136 school and quality 00:16:37.160 --> 00:16:40.160 cafes the popularity of these facilities 00:16:40.560 --> 00:16:42.935 highlights the existing enthusiasm among 00:16:42.959 --> 00:16:45.336 locals to stay active and connect with 00:16:45.360 --> 00:16:46.336 one 00:16:46.360 --> 00:16:49.360 another bad mitten is an affordable easy 00:16:49.680 --> 00:16:51.495 tolearn sport that appeals to a wide 00:16:51.519 --> 00:16:53.896 range of ages and backgrounds as a 00:16:53.920 --> 00:16:56.136 primary school teacher in this community 00:16:56.160 --> 00:16:59.096 I can see how popular the sport is 00:16:59.120 --> 00:17:02.016 especially young among young people and 00:17:02.040 --> 00:17:04.295 families this makes it a wonderfully 00:17:04.319 --> 00:17:06.216 inclusive recreational option that will 00:17:06.240 --> 00:17:08.256 boost participation in physical 00:17:08.280 --> 00:17:11.280 activities strengthen community ties and 00:17:11.439 --> 00:17:13.136 contribute positively to our social 00:17:13.160 --> 00:17:15.815 fabric it's a real asset to have such 00:17:15.839 --> 00:17:18.376 accessible opportunities to meet bond 00:17:18.400 --> 00:17:21.096 and foster healthy relationships 00:17:21.120 --> 00:17:23.015 on top of that this center won't cost us 00:17:23.039 --> 00:17:25.336 anything as taxpayers a significant 00:17:25.360 --> 00:17:26.655 added 00:17:26.679 --> 00:17:29.679 benefit furthermore I see the efforts of 00:17:29.760 --> 00:17:32.216 Stairway Church in supporting our 00:17:32.240 --> 00:17:34.136 community particularly through pastoral 00:17:34.160 --> 00:17:36.256 care and the at the pantry 00:17:36.280 --> 00:17:38.456 initiative many of us in the community 00:17:38.480 --> 00:17:40.216 have witnessed or personally benefited 00:17:40.240 --> 00:17:42.696 from the vital relief the pantry offers 00:17:42.720 --> 00:17:45.720 during challenging times and it's more 00:17:45.760 --> 00:17:47.576 than a place of material support it 00:17:47.600 --> 00:17:49.816 nurtures social connection i can 00:17:49.840 --> 00:17:51.816 envisionage the bad badminton center 00:17:51.840 --> 00:17:53.256 working hand in hand with these 00:17:53.280 --> 00:17:55.576 initiatives together cultivating an even 00:17:55.600 --> 00:17:56.895 stronger 00:17:56.919 --> 00:17:59.336 community i acknowledge the valid 00:17:59.360 --> 00:18:01.015 concerns raised by some residents 00:18:01.039 --> 00:18:04.039 regarding noise lighting and parking i 00:18:04.080 --> 00:18:06.136 hope the extensive solutions proposed 00:18:06.160 --> 00:18:08.456 will address these concerns effectively 00:18:08.480 --> 00:18:10.216 allowing us to embrace the profound 00:18:10.240 --> 00:18:12.136 benefits that this badminton center can 00:18:12.160 --> 00:18:15.160 bring to us all 00:18:16.160 --> 00:18:19.160 thank you i now invite our next speaker 00:18:19.919 --> 00:18:22.919 Shanel from Blackburn to the leg 00:18:33.160 --> 00:18:36.160 turn i'm a small 00:18:37.400 --> 00:18:40.400 person can start okay I'd like to 00:18:41.600 --> 00:18:43.576 acknowledge the recent decision to not 00:18:43.600 --> 00:18:45.895 go ahead with the proposed changes to 00:18:45.919 --> 00:18:48.919 the gates at Morton Park however I 00:18:49.679 --> 00:18:51.256 would like to raise still raise the 00:18:51.280 --> 00:18:54.280 following points firstly the lack of 00:18:54.320 --> 00:18:56.936 consultation on the initial decision the 00:18:56.960 --> 00:18:59.256 council did not follow any sort of due 00:18:59.280 --> 00:19:01.496 change process they did not engage with 00:19:01.520 --> 00:19:03.496 the dog owner stakeholder group before 00:19:03.520 --> 00:19:05.976 implementing the gate locking change in 00:19:06.000 --> 00:19:07.496 council's consultation with other 00:19:07.520 --> 00:19:09.576 stakeholder groups I raised concerns 00:19:09.600 --> 00:19:12.456 about why dog owners the largest daily 00:19:12.480 --> 00:19:15.136 users of Mortm Park were excluded from 00:19:15.160 --> 00:19:17.416 discussions i'm further concerned about 00:19:17.440 --> 00:19:19.576 what other decisions council have made 00:19:19.600 --> 00:19:22.296 without proper stakeholder consultation 00:19:22.320 --> 00:19:24.696 point number two on data transparency 00:19:24.720 --> 00:19:27.256 and decision-m i question the data 00:19:27.280 --> 00:19:28.936 behind the initial decision and would 00:19:28.960 --> 00:19:30.616 like to know how many complaints were 00:19:30.640 --> 00:19:32.535 officially lodged and through which 00:19:32.559 --> 00:19:35.015 official council channels were they each 00:19:35.039 --> 00:19:37.895 lodged i also question what extra costs 00:19:37.919 --> 00:19:39.655 have been aortioned to the use of the 00:19:39.679 --> 00:19:42.616 oval by dogs as council's website states 00:19:42.640 --> 00:19:44.376 damage to sports field services 00:19:44.400 --> 00:19:46.136 requiring increased maintenance and 00:19:46.160 --> 00:19:48.535 repair works i believe the council has 00:19:48.559 --> 00:19:50.616 overreached with this decision and has 00:19:50.640 --> 00:19:52.696 not substantiated claims of increased 00:19:52.720 --> 00:19:55.720 incidents necessitating this change and 00:19:56.880 --> 00:19:58.775 my next point is what is the Whitehorse 00:19:58.799 --> 00:20:00.775 City Council's policy on the threshold 00:20:00.799 --> 00:20:03.416 for low medi and high impact is this 00:20:03.440 --> 00:20:05.895 arbitrary was a change risk or impact 00:20:05.919 --> 00:20:07.336 assessment conducted prior to the 00:20:07.360 --> 00:20:09.216 implementation of this 00:20:09.240 --> 00:20:11.736 change what is deemed as high risk is it 00:20:11.760 --> 00:20:13.976 when a child or a dog gets hit by a car 00:20:14.000 --> 00:20:17.000 reversing in the car park .3 on health 00:20:17.600 --> 00:20:19.496 safety and well-being permanently open 00:20:19.520 --> 00:20:21.096 gates expose dogs and children to 00:20:21.120 --> 00:20:22.775 hazards with entrances leading to the 00:20:22.799 --> 00:20:25.096 busy Central Road train tracks and an 00:20:25.120 --> 00:20:27.096 extremely busy car park Whitehorse 00:20:27.120 --> 00:20:28.856 Council promotes health health and 00:20:28.880 --> 00:20:31.015 well-being on your website however this 00:20:31.039 --> 00:20:33.015 decision is at complete odds with the 00:20:33.039 --> 00:20:35.416 council's core values you have heard or 00:20:35.440 --> 00:20:36.856 will hear from other speakers of the 00:20:36.880 --> 00:20:39.336 stress and impact this now pause change 00:20:39.360 --> 00:20:41.496 has had on residents who use the park 00:20:41.520 --> 00:20:43.816 such as people with PTSD veterans 00:20:43.840 --> 00:20:45.736 parents with children with special needs 00:20:45.760 --> 00:20:47.976 and people who live in isolation the 00:20:48.000 --> 00:20:49.655 removal of secure gates raises 00:20:49.679 --> 00:20:51.736 significant animal welfare issues safe 00:20:51.760 --> 00:20:53.655 spaces are essential for dogs and the 00:20:53.679 --> 00:20:55.416 changes undermine their well-being 00:20:55.440 --> 00:20:57.816 particularly concerning for rescue dogs 00:20:57.840 --> 00:21:00.840 does the council not like rescue puppies 00:21:00.880 --> 00:21:02.856 i'm urging the council to maintain the 00:21:02.880 --> 00:21:04.856 secure gate setup at Mortm Park and 00:21:04.880 --> 00:21:06.856 commence meaningful consultation on a 00:21:06.880 --> 00:21:09.416 longerterm solution furthermore council 00:21:09.440 --> 00:21:11.416 should conduct a formal consultation 00:21:11.440 --> 00:21:14.135 process auditing dog infrastructure 00:21:14.159 --> 00:21:15.816 creating dedicated dog parks and 00:21:15.840 --> 00:21:18.216 improving communication standards if 00:21:18.240 --> 00:21:20.456 plans to create a dedicated dog park in 00:21:20.480 --> 00:21:22.856 Whitehorse are pursued I stress that 00:21:22.880 --> 00:21:25.096 Morton Parks gates must continue to 00:21:25.120 --> 00:21:28.120 remain unchanged until such safe spaces 00:21:28.400 --> 00:21:31.400 are available this ensures dog owners 00:21:31.440 --> 00:21:33.336 and families have a safe space to rely 00:21:33.360 --> 00:21:36.360 on in the interim i made the time thank 00:21:37.120 --> 00:21:38.616 you 00:21:38.640 --> 00:21:41.640 thank you Chanel our next speaker is 00:21:43.200 --> 00:21:45.576 Stephanie Gout from Nawading i invite 00:21:45.600 --> 00:21:48.600 Stephanie to the leg 00:21:53.240 --> 00:21:55.895 turn thank you Mayor deputy Mayor 00:21:55.919 --> 00:21:58.919 counselors and white staff 00:21:59.360 --> 00:22:02.216 Whitehorse needs a dedicated fenced dog 00:22:02.240 --> 00:22:04.856 park to bring us in line with other 00:22:04.880 --> 00:22:07.496 councils in greater Melbourne provide a 00:22:07.520 --> 00:22:09.775 safe environment to train and socialize 00:22:09.799 --> 00:22:12.135 dogs and to support the mental and 00:22:12.159 --> 00:22:14.936 physical well-being of our residents 00:22:14.960 --> 00:22:16.616 the White Hall City Council's decision 00:22:16.640 --> 00:22:19.256 to pause its 21 April commencement of 00:22:19.280 --> 00:22:20.775 locking open the gates at the two 00:22:20.799 --> 00:22:22.936 allocated dog offlet areas being Morton 00:22:22.960 --> 00:22:24.576 Park and Bob Sika 00:22:24.600 --> 00:22:27.600 Oval does not allay community concerns 00:22:27.840 --> 00:22:30.616 around the lack of consultation with 00:22:30.640 --> 00:22:32.775 park users which is in contradiction 00:22:32.799 --> 00:22:34.976 with council's own community engagement 00:22:35.000 --> 00:22:37.056 guidelines a lack of 00:22:37.080 --> 00:22:39.336 transparency a lack of consideration of 00:22:39.360 --> 00:22:42.360 community well-being and safety no risk 00:22:42.520 --> 00:22:45.015 assessments inconsistency with council's 00:22:45.039 --> 00:22:47.816 plans for Surrey Park and council's 00:22:47.840 --> 00:22:49.816 desire to act on the word of a small 00:22:49.840 --> 00:22:51.895 minority of the community with a 00:22:51.919 --> 00:22:53.576 significant vested interest in these 00:22:53.600 --> 00:22:54.816 shared use 00:22:54.840 --> 00:22:57.096 spaces Whitehorse residents pay some of 00:22:57.120 --> 00:22:58.616 the highest dog registration fees in 00:22:58.640 --> 00:23:00.936 greater Melbourne and yet we're one of 00:23:00.960 --> 00:23:02.696 the only councils without a dedicated 00:23:02.720 --> 00:23:04.736 fenced dog 00:23:04.760 --> 00:23:07.096 park Whitehorse City Council also 00:23:07.120 --> 00:23:08.616 continues to support higher density 00:23:08.640 --> 00:23:10.856 living through its planning approvals 00:23:10.880 --> 00:23:12.775 yet it doesn't seem to consider how 00:23:12.799 --> 00:23:14.775 people in apartments town houses and 00:23:14.799 --> 00:23:17.015 units with no backyards can safely train 00:23:17.039 --> 00:23:19.416 their dogs to reduce reactivity and 00:23:19.440 --> 00:23:22.296 aggression improve recall and support 00:23:22.320 --> 00:23:23.535 physical 00:23:23.559 --> 00:23:26.056 well-being incorporated sporting clubs 00:23:26.080 --> 00:23:28.936 are not the only forms of community 00:23:28.960 --> 00:23:30.696 Whitehorse Council should treat all 00:23:30.720 --> 00:23:32.655 community users with respect and due 00:23:32.679 --> 00:23:34.936 process not just those who pay for the 00:23:34.960 --> 00:23:36.856 privilege of exclusive access to these 00:23:36.880 --> 00:23:39.015 shared use spaces 00:23:39.039 --> 00:23:42.039 open space should be equitable free and 00:23:42.360 --> 00:23:45.360 safe the proposed changes while paused 00:23:46.159 --> 00:23:47.696 if they come into 00:23:47.720 --> 00:23:50.376 effect will either force park users to 00:23:50.400 --> 00:23:53.400 risk dog safety or exercise animals 00:23:54.120 --> 00:23:56.376 unlawfully both of which impact on the 00:23:56.400 --> 00:23:58.456 community and will likely see some users 00:23:58.480 --> 00:24:01.096 abandon the shared use spaces entirely 00:24:01.120 --> 00:24:03.015 effectively creating exclusive access 00:24:03.039 --> 00:24:04.936 for the clubs without the need for 00:24:04.960 --> 00:24:07.336 requisite payment 00:24:07.360 --> 00:24:09.015 councilors you have been elected to 00:24:09.039 --> 00:24:10.696 represent your constituents and consider 00:24:10.720 --> 00:24:12.456 all community concerns fairly and 00:24:12.480 --> 00:24:14.456 without prejudice it is deeply 00:24:14.480 --> 00:24:15.895 disappointing to know that some 00:24:15.919 --> 00:24:17.895 counselors in this matter have ignored 00:24:17.919 --> 00:24:19.895 correspondence and instead directed 00:24:19.919 --> 00:24:22.576 council staff to respond on their 00:24:22.600 --> 00:24:25.600 behalf the coming 2526 financial year 00:24:25.760 --> 00:24:27.736 budget is approximately 250 million for 00:24:27.760 --> 00:24:30.216 Whitehorse of which 180 million support 00:24:30.240 --> 00:24:33.240 salaries and operations on behalf of all 00:24:33.600 --> 00:24:36.376 park users at Morton Park and Bob Sika I 00:24:36.400 --> 00:24:37.895 implore council to allocate a small 00:24:37.919 --> 00:24:39.255 portion of the remaining budget to 00:24:39.279 --> 00:24:41.176 immediately install on demand lighting 00:24:41.200 --> 00:24:42.856 at the affforementioned ovals to allow 00:24:42.880 --> 00:24:44.616 sufficient time for safe user access 00:24:44.640 --> 00:24:47.640 after sport training ends i also implore 00:24:47.679 --> 00:24:49.816 council to work with the community to 00:24:49.840 --> 00:24:51.816 meaningfully engage and identify 00:24:51.840 --> 00:24:53.816 appropriate dedicated park sites and 00:24:53.840 --> 00:24:55.816 commit to developing a master plan to 00:24:55.840 --> 00:24:57.895 create Whitehorse's first dog park 00:24:57.919 --> 00:25:00.919 thank you 00:25:02.240 --> 00:25:05.240 our next speaker is Cameron Bellinger 00:25:05.520 --> 00:25:08.520 from Nanawading i invite Cameron to the 00:25:08.640 --> 00:25:11.640 leg 00:25:14.760 --> 00:25:17.760 turn thank you Mayor Counselors as a 00:25:18.320 --> 00:25:20.216 Whitehorse resident and dog owner I am 00:25:20.240 --> 00:25:22.376 disappointed by the lack of dog friendly 00:25:22.400 --> 00:25:24.535 facilities and amenities provided by 00:25:24.559 --> 00:25:25.456 this 00:25:25.480 --> 00:25:28.480 council of all the 31 councils in the 00:25:28.799 --> 00:25:31.015 greater Melbourne metro region White 00:25:31.039 --> 00:25:33.336 Horse City Council has the fourth 00:25:33.360 --> 00:25:36.360 highest dog registration fees despite 00:25:36.720 --> 00:25:39.535 this Whitehorse is one of only two 00:25:39.559 --> 00:25:42.559 councils not to have a single dedicated 00:25:43.440 --> 00:25:46.096 enclosed offle dog 00:25:46.120 --> 00:25:49.120 space indeed most councils have multiple 00:25:49.520 --> 00:25:52.520 dedicated fenced off dog areas with five 00:25:52.960 --> 00:25:55.960 councils having as many as nine of them 00:25:56.799 --> 00:25:59.176 even Melbourne City Council which has 00:25:59.200 --> 00:26:01.576 the densest and most established urban 00:26:01.600 --> 00:26:04.376 area to contend with still manages to 00:26:04.400 --> 00:26:07.400 have found space for a dedicated fenced 00:26:07.440 --> 00:26:10.440 off dog area it is somewhat puzzling 00:26:10.720 --> 00:26:12.936 then that White City Council has failed 00:26:12.960 --> 00:26:15.576 to find amongst its many parks and open 00:26:15.600 --> 00:26:18.176 spaces a singular suitable 00:26:18.200 --> 00:26:21.200 site and it is not for lack of resources 00:26:21.279 --> 00:26:24.279 council's 2024 25 00:26:25.159 --> 00:26:27.655 forecast projects an operating surplus 00:26:27.679 --> 00:26:30.679 of 14.72 00:26:30.840 --> 00:26:33.576 million an increase of several million 00:26:33.600 --> 00:26:36.576 from the forecast in the previous year 00:26:36.600 --> 00:26:38.456 furthermore within the previous 00:26:38.480 --> 00:26:40.296 council's term the Victorian state 00:26:40.320 --> 00:26:43.056 government offered Whitehorse Council a 00:26:43.080 --> 00:26:46.056 $275,000 grant for the establishment of 00:26:46.080 --> 00:26:49.080 a dedicated fenced off lead dog area 00:26:49.600 --> 00:26:51.655 despite council officers selecting a 00:26:51.679 --> 00:26:54.679 suitable location councilors voted down 00:26:55.600 --> 00:26:58.576 this proposal and binned 00:26:58.600 --> 00:27:01.576 it council's neglect of dog owners goes 00:27:01.600 --> 00:27:03.255 well beyond failing to provide adequate 00:27:03.279 --> 00:27:04.856 facilities however and extends to 00:27:04.880 --> 00:27:07.880 amenities as well 23 of the 31 greater 00:27:08.960 --> 00:27:11.255 Melbourne councils provide dog waste 00:27:11.279 --> 00:27:12.856 collection bags to their residents 00:27:12.880 --> 00:27:15.176 either directly on demand or in 00:27:15.200 --> 00:27:18.200 dispensers located at dog offle areas 00:27:18.679 --> 00:27:20.775 unsurprisingly Whitehorse City Council 00:27:20.799 --> 00:27:22.856 is amongst the one-third of councils 00:27:22.880 --> 00:27:24.576 that do 00:27:24.600 --> 00:27:27.255 not dog owners of Whitehorse therefore 00:27:27.279 --> 00:27:29.096 have the rather unfortunate distinction 00:27:29.120 --> 00:27:31.096 of paying amongst the highest fees for 00:27:31.120 --> 00:27:33.655 owning a dog while receiving amongst the 00:27:33.679 --> 00:27:35.336 lowest in terms of dog friendly 00:27:35.360 --> 00:27:38.135 amenities and facilities 00:27:38.159 --> 00:27:40.696 in this context the anger with which the 00:27:40.720 --> 00:27:42.616 local community reacted to council's 00:27:42.640 --> 00:27:45.096 recent attempts to lock open gates at 00:27:45.120 --> 00:27:46.936 two enclosed shared off-use lead areas 00:27:46.960 --> 00:27:49.736 is hardly surprising i strongly urge 00:27:49.760 --> 00:27:51.416 council not to interpret that committee 00:27:51.440 --> 00:27:53.255 responses being localized to those two 00:27:53.279 --> 00:27:55.976 parks or that particular issue i do not 00:27:56.000 --> 00:27:58.375 pretend to speak for every dog owner but 00:27:58.399 --> 00:28:00.535 I know that I speak for many when I say 00:28:00.559 --> 00:28:02.056 that we are fed up with council's 00:28:02.080 --> 00:28:03.816 ongoing neglect of dog owners and 00:28:03.840 --> 00:28:05.576 failure to provide suitable and secure 00:28:05.600 --> 00:28:08.135 amenities for our dogs given a number of 00:28:08.159 --> 00:28:09.496 counselors present here tonight 00:28:09.520 --> 00:28:11.655 campaigned on advocating for dog owners 00:28:11.679 --> 00:28:13.895 and dog friendly facilities I hope 00:28:13.919 --> 00:28:15.736 council heeds this message and commits 00:28:15.760 --> 00:28:17.895 to better serving their constituents 00:28:17.919 --> 00:28:20.216 thank you for your time thank you 00:28:20.240 --> 00:28:23.240 Cameron may our next speaker is Nick 00:28:24.080 --> 00:28:25.696 from Boxill 00:28:25.720 --> 00:28:28.720 North is Nick here 00:28:30.320 --> 00:28:33.255 nick from Boxill North no okay I'll move 00:28:33.279 --> 00:28:36.279 on to our next speaker is John Bennett 00:28:36.640 --> 00:28:39.496 from Boxill i now invite John to the leg 00:28:39.520 --> 00:28:41.816 turn thank you very much counselors i'm 00:28:41.840 --> 00:28:43.176 going to speak very quickly on behalf of 00:28:43.200 --> 00:28:44.856 the owners of Heritage Properties in 00:28:44.880 --> 00:28:46.616 Court Street request for council to 00:28:46.640 --> 00:28:48.456 include in your SLR submission the 00:28:48.480 --> 00:28:50.375 removal of our heritage overlay on our 00:28:50.399 --> 00:28:52.216 individual properties dramatic and 00:28:52.240 --> 00:28:53.976 significant redevelopment changes are 00:28:54.000 --> 00:28:55.176 occurring as part of the state 00:28:55.200 --> 00:28:57.416 government SLR project the urban 00:28:57.440 --> 00:28:59.255 landscape is moving from lowrise to 00:28:59.279 --> 00:29:01.655 high-rise high density the heritage 00:29:01.679 --> 00:29:03.416 overlays were applied to our properties 00:29:03.440 --> 00:29:05.496 after purchase we've improved and 00:29:05.520 --> 00:29:07.655 maintained these for 20 years in the 00:29:07.679 --> 00:29:09.015 heritage report commissioned by the 00:29:09.039 --> 00:29:11.736 council in 2006 recommendation by 00:29:11.760 --> 00:29:13.255 planners and the heritage advisor 00:29:13.279 --> 00:29:15.336 determined the court street precinct was 00:29:15.360 --> 00:29:17.096 not of sufficient significance or 00:29:17.120 --> 00:29:19.336 cohesiveness to warrant recommendation 00:29:19.360 --> 00:29:21.496 for inclusion in the heritage overlay 00:29:21.520 --> 00:29:23.096 our properties themselves have no 00:29:23.120 --> 00:29:25.496 historical significance the significance 00:29:25.520 --> 00:29:27.655 is based upon architectural style not 00:29:27.679 --> 00:29:30.679 unique to Boxill the SLR built form has 00:29:30.960 --> 00:29:32.456 removed the council's ability to 00:29:32.480 --> 00:29:34.496 maintain Court Street's current existing 00:29:34.520 --> 00:29:36.775 neighborhood within the plan amendments 00:29:36.799 --> 00:29:38.456 protection for our properties are also 00:29:38.480 --> 00:29:40.535 removed a heritage dwelling in the 00:29:40.559 --> 00:29:42.135 precinct set for high density 00:29:42.159 --> 00:29:43.976 developments will create inconsistencies 00:29:44.000 --> 00:29:47.000 in visual built form preventing a 00:29:47.080 --> 00:29:49.976 non-cohive in urban environment the 00:29:50.000 --> 00:29:52.056 proposed changes have a significant and 00:29:52.080 --> 00:29:53.976 dramatic impact on our heritage 00:29:54.000 --> 00:29:56.696 properties our properties are located in 00:29:56.720 --> 00:29:58.456 the activity zone and will be due to 00:29:58.480 --> 00:30:01.480 increased rise in annual cost by the CSV 00:30:01.840 --> 00:30:04.456 resulting in counter rate increases SRL 00:30:04.480 --> 00:30:07.480 uplift charges and the SRL windfall tax 00:30:07.520 --> 00:30:09.576 all of these costs are based on rising 00:30:09.600 --> 00:30:11.576 values yet the value of our properties 00:30:11.600 --> 00:30:13.976 will decline and the heritage properties 00:30:14.000 --> 00:30:16.296 are unable to be developed the heritage 00:30:16.320 --> 00:30:18.535 overlays were imposed upon us with no 00:30:18.559 --> 00:30:20.296 recourse our properties do not have any 00:30:20.320 --> 00:30:22.616 sufficient significance or cohesiveness 00:30:22.640 --> 00:30:24.456 to warrant continue to be included in 00:30:24.480 --> 00:30:26.135 the heritage overlay and with the 00:30:26.159 --> 00:30:27.895 dramatically changing zoning to the area 00:30:27.919 --> 00:30:29.416 they've become outdated with the 00:30:29.440 --> 00:30:31.336 structure of the urban strategic urban 00:30:31.360 --> 00:30:34.216 renewal project we strongly urge council 00:30:34.240 --> 00:30:36.135 to request the removal of our heritage 00:30:36.159 --> 00:30:38.375 status as part of the council's response 00:30:38.399 --> 00:30:41.399 to the SRL doing so will unlock the full 00:30:41.520 --> 00:30:43.655 potential of this precinct ensuring that 00:30:43.679 --> 00:30:44.936 the planning policies remain 00:30:44.960 --> 00:30:46.696 forward-looking and responsive to the 00:30:46.720 --> 00:30:49.416 state's urban development goals deliver 00:30:49.440 --> 00:30:51.655 a cohesive urban environment whilst 00:30:51.679 --> 00:30:53.416 maintaining a fair and responsible 00:30:53.440 --> 00:30:55.736 outcome for all the land owners in the 00:30:55.760 --> 00:30:57.576 street including those that have 00:30:57.600 --> 00:30:59.816 heritage listed properties we 00:30:59.840 --> 00:31:02.616 respectfully trust that a great deal of 00:31:02.640 --> 00:31:05.336 consideration thought and compassion is 00:31:05.360 --> 00:31:07.176 applied in reviewing our request for the 00:31:07.200 --> 00:31:10.056 removal of a heritage status our future 00:31:10.080 --> 00:31:13.056 lies in your hands as 00:31:13.080 --> 00:31:16.080 individuals and in business sometimes we 00:31:16.799 --> 00:31:18.015 can make the right 00:31:18.039 --> 00:31:20.535 decisions sometimes we can make the 00:31:20.559 --> 00:31:21.696 decisions 00:31:21.720 --> 00:31:24.720 right please thank you 00:31:26.559 --> 00:31:28.856 thank you John our final speaker this 00:31:28.880 --> 00:31:31.576 evening is Christopher from Mitch i 00:31:31.600 --> 00:31:34.600 now invite Christopher to the lecton 00:31:37.919 --> 00:31:40.856 good evening everyone mine is not as 00:31:40.880 --> 00:31:43.336 fiery as all that was regarding the 00:31:43.360 --> 00:31:45.456 traffic flows at Owen Street Carwind 00:31:45.480 --> 00:31:48.176 Avenue and Mitch the data is being 00:31:48.200 --> 00:31:50.456 collected and I'm curious to know and 00:31:50.480 --> 00:31:52.696 along with the residents there what is 00:31:52.720 --> 00:31:55.416 to be done with the data and will we be 00:31:55.440 --> 00:31:58.440 informed of the data as in the vole 00:31:58.480 --> 00:32:00.856 the peak times the traffic speeds etc 00:32:00.880 --> 00:32:02.696 etc and the physical response that 00:32:02.720 --> 00:32:04.775 council tends to take with calming the 00:32:04.799 --> 00:32:07.375 effect of traffic behavior 00:32:07.399 --> 00:32:10.399 traveling down Manis road to road 00:32:11.760 --> 00:32:13.816 to Canterbury Road to B highway the 00:32:13.840 --> 00:32:16.135 roundabouts seem to be the best to 00:32:16.159 --> 00:32:18.696 achieve the effect and the results of 00:32:18.720 --> 00:32:20.856 calming traffic rather than the speed 00:32:20.880 --> 00:32:23.336 commonly known as speed thps which 00:32:23.360 --> 00:32:24.775 is especially ineffective with the 00:32:24.799 --> 00:32:26.936 modern suspension of most motor vehicles 00:32:26.960 --> 00:32:28.616 you seem to fly over the top and just 00:32:28.640 --> 00:32:31.640 make a lot of noise with a problem I 00:32:32.320 --> 00:32:35.255 always like to bring a solution the 00:32:35.279 --> 00:32:37.655 roundabout system seems to be the most 00:32:37.679 --> 00:32:39.576 effective on those roads and other roads 00:32:39.600 --> 00:32:41.736 and especially in my street Noan Street 00:32:41.760 --> 00:32:44.760 and Mitch now with roundabouts 00:32:45.519 --> 00:32:47.015 they seem to be made and I think 00:32:47.039 --> 00:32:50.039 effectively of recycled material they 00:32:50.320 --> 00:32:52.135 can be applied to the road surfaces 00:32:52.159 --> 00:32:53.655 without sort of having to puncture the 00:32:53.679 --> 00:32:55.655 surface of the road can be placed within 00:32:55.679 --> 00:32:58.216 hours low cost and we can put some 00:32:58.240 --> 00:32:59.976 planting in the middle to make it look 00:33:00.000 --> 00:33:03.000 rather nice okay there's also made 00:33:04.480 --> 00:33:07.255 the size and we can sort of pop them 00:33:07.279 --> 00:33:09.736 into the smaller intersections T 00:33:09.760 --> 00:33:12.375 intersections and crossroads to 00:33:12.399 --> 00:33:15.015 reduce the amount of speed and push as 00:33:15.039 --> 00:33:16.616 council saying about the push effect 00:33:16.640 --> 00:33:19.640 last meeting to reduce the rat runs 00:33:20.080 --> 00:33:23.080 and other things the speed thps I 00:33:23.840 --> 00:33:25.895 think are a thing of the past i think a 00:33:25.919 --> 00:33:28.216 new way of thinking could take place or 00:33:28.240 --> 00:33:31.240 be taken up by the council i would like 00:33:31.279 --> 00:33:34.279 to put this to the council to take it 00:33:34.720 --> 00:33:36.296 up and I would call the council the 00:33:36.320 --> 00:33:39.320 Bonnie Dune effect okay the project 00:33:39.760 --> 00:33:41.976 is that the people can sit in their 00:33:42.000 --> 00:33:45.000 front yards okay and enjoy the serenity 00:33:45.519 --> 00:33:47.255 without for their neighbors without the 00:33:47.279 --> 00:33:50.056 thping noise of roundabouts without 00:33:50.080 --> 00:33:52.216 thping noise of speed hps and 00:33:52.240 --> 00:33:53.976 roundabouts being the most effective way 00:33:54.000 --> 00:33:56.216 of doing that so I'd like to see the 00:33:56.240 --> 00:33:58.375 council take on the Bonnie Bonnie Dune 00:33:58.399 --> 00:34:01.176 project have some roundabouts quieten 00:34:01.200 --> 00:34:02.775 down the neighborhoods you can sit in 00:34:02.799 --> 00:34:04.216 the front yard chat to your neighbors 00:34:04.240 --> 00:34:05.895 without these cars and trucks thping 00:34:05.919 --> 00:34:07.816 over the thing and reduce the amount of 00:34:07.840 --> 00:34:10.216 rat runs which someone mentioned before 00:34:10.240 --> 00:34:12.936 under three minutes 00:34:12.960 --> 00:34:14.655 thank you 00:34:14.679 --> 00:34:17.679 Christopher that was our last 00:34:17.919 --> 00:34:20.296 speaker for the evening i'll now move on 00:34:20.320 --> 00:34:23.320 to item number seven public questions 00:34:25.040 --> 00:34:27.095 tonight we have received public 00:34:27.119 --> 00:34:29.895 questions from two submitters the first 00:34:29.919 --> 00:34:32.919 two questions were received by Parvey de 00:34:33.119 --> 00:34:36.119 Elvis from Blackburn these questions 00:34:36.480 --> 00:34:39.016 will be read out by Steven White 00:34:39.040 --> 00:34:41.496 director infrastructure i now call 00:34:41.520 --> 00:34:43.895 Steven White to the lecton to read out 00:34:43.919 --> 00:34:46.919 the questions and provide responses 00:34:48.879 --> 00:34:51.416 thank you Mayor the first question 00:34:51.440 --> 00:34:53.496 is why was it recently decided that 00:34:53.520 --> 00:34:55.335 regular maintenance of some dog off 00:34:55.359 --> 00:34:57.896 leash ovals as indicated by council 00:34:57.920 --> 00:34:59.696 erected signage in brackets now 00:34:59.720 --> 00:35:02.720 withdrawn is not part for the course of 00:35:03.040 --> 00:35:04.616 maintaining and supporting public 00:35:04.640 --> 00:35:07.016 amenities for the local communities and 00:35:07.040 --> 00:35:09.815 the second question is what is the 00:35:09.839 --> 00:35:12.055 council's current operational approach 00:35:12.079 --> 00:35:14.296 plans and timing across the calendar 00:35:14.320 --> 00:35:17.320 year for regular maintenance of dual use 00:35:17.359 --> 00:35:19.976 sports grounds that support off leash 00:35:20.000 --> 00:35:22.936 dogs and sports so in response to 00:35:22.960 --> 00:35:25.335 both questions council has a routine 00:35:25.359 --> 00:35:28.136 maintenance regime for all sports fields 00:35:28.160 --> 00:35:29.815 this includes but is not limited to 00:35:29.839 --> 00:35:32.616 mowing irrigating fertilizing weeding 00:35:32.640 --> 00:35:34.616 litter collecting and intensive works 00:35:34.640 --> 00:35:36.136 twice a year between the winter and 00:35:36.160 --> 00:35:38.696 smer sports seasons dog off leash 00:35:38.720 --> 00:35:40.776 sites require extra resources to fill 00:35:40.800 --> 00:35:42.616 holes and repair turf damage caused by 00:35:42.640 --> 00:35:44.936 dogs not under effective control 00:35:44.960 --> 00:35:46.776 sporting clubs also provide assistance 00:35:46.800 --> 00:35:48.376 by collecting litter and filling holes 00:35:48.400 --> 00:35:51.400 dug by dogs between council visits man's 00:35:51.599 --> 00:35:54.296 reserve dog Bob Saker Oval and Morton 00:35:54.320 --> 00:35:56.456 Park West Oval have experienced a higher 00:35:56.480 --> 00:35:58.456 level of usage and damage caused by dogs 00:35:58.480 --> 00:36:00.536 off leash than other sports fields where 00:36:00.560 --> 00:36:02.936 dogs are permitted to be off leash this 00:36:02.960 --> 00:36:04.536 increases maintenance costs at these 00:36:04.560 --> 00:36:06.296 sites and results in a lower condition 00:36:06.320 --> 00:36:09.016 playing surface hence the different 00:36:09.040 --> 00:36:11.095 approach was that was proposed in an 00:36:11.119 --> 00:36:12.856 effort to lessen the damage caused by 00:36:12.880 --> 00:36:15.496 dogs at these two sites any changes to 00:36:15.520 --> 00:36:16.936 the gates has been deferred pending 00:36:16.960 --> 00:36:18.856 further monitoring of the sites thank 00:36:18.880 --> 00:36:21.736 you Maya 00:36:21.760 --> 00:36:23.896 thank you Steven the next question was 00:36:23.920 --> 00:36:26.055 submitted by Peter Carter from Boxill 00:36:26.079 --> 00:36:28.536 North this question will be read out by 00:36:28.560 --> 00:36:31.560 Jeff Green director city development 00:36:32.400 --> 00:36:35.176 I now call Jeff Green to the lecton to 00:36:35.200 --> 00:36:37.496 read out the question and provide a 00:36:37.520 --> 00:36:39.095 response 00:36:39.119 --> 00:36:41.416 thank you Mayor question from Peter 00:36:41.440 --> 00:36:43.815 Carter the last easy ride route was 00:36:43.839 --> 00:36:46.839 installed in 2023 an evaluation report 00:36:47.440 --> 00:36:49.815 by external consultants of the eight 00:36:49.839 --> 00:36:52.839 installed routes was completed in July 00:36:53.160 --> 00:36:56.136 2024 this report notes that for the easy 00:36:56.160 --> 00:36:57.736 ride route project to fulfill its 00:36:57.760 --> 00:37:00.456 potential it is vital that provision of 00:37:00.480 --> 00:37:02.936 safe cycling infrastructure is increased 00:37:02.960 --> 00:37:05.575 throughout the network when is council 00:37:05.599 --> 00:37:07.736 proposing to start the detailed designs 00:37:07.760 --> 00:37:09.736 of the remaining routes so that a full 00:37:09.760 --> 00:37:12.760 network can be achieved through your 00:37:12.880 --> 00:37:15.095 Mayor the easy ride routes evaluation 00:37:15.119 --> 00:37:17.136 has recommended that the identified 00:37:17.160 --> 00:37:19.656 infrastructure and wayfinding issues on 00:37:19.680 --> 00:37:21.575 the existing easy ride routes be 00:37:21.599 --> 00:37:24.296 addressed before adding more easy ride 00:37:24.320 --> 00:37:27.320 routes to the cycling network as such 00:37:27.680 --> 00:37:29.016 council officers are currently 00:37:29.040 --> 00:37:31.016 investigating improvements and 00:37:31.040 --> 00:37:33.095 addressing the wayfinding issues of the 00:37:33.119 --> 00:37:36.119 existing easy ride routes officers are 00:37:36.160 --> 00:37:38.136 also investigating other cycling 00:37:38.160 --> 00:37:39.815 connections in the strategic cycling 00:37:39.839 --> 00:37:42.839 corridor network in Whitehorse council 00:37:42.960 --> 00:37:45.256 will continue to promote and monitor 00:37:45.280 --> 00:37:48.280 usage of the existing easy ride routes 00:37:48.320 --> 00:37:50.536 however council will not be implementing 00:37:50.560 --> 00:37:53.095 any new easy ride routes at this time 00:37:53.119 --> 00:37:56.119 thank you Mayor 00:37:56.160 --> 00:37:59.160 thank you Jeff i'll now move on to the 00:37:59.520 --> 00:38:02.520 next item of the agenda being 00:38:03.400 --> 00:38:04.896 00:38:04.920 --> 00:38:07.656 petitions item eight petitions there are 00:38:07.680 --> 00:38:10.680 no petitions to be tabled this evening 00:38:11.280 --> 00:38:14.280 i'll move on to item number nine 00:38:14.560 --> 00:38:17.560 notices of motion there's no notices of 00:38:18.000 --> 00:38:20.776 motion on tonight's agenda i'll now move 00:38:20.800 --> 00:38:23.800 on to item 10.1 00:38:24.160 --> 00:38:27.160 of council reports which is 159 to 00:38:27.920 --> 00:38:30.920 171 Rrooks Road Ver Vermont changed to 00:38:31.440 --> 00:38:34.440 an indoor recreation facility bad mitten 00:38:35.960 --> 00:38:38.960 center I seek a mover 00:38:39.280 --> 00:38:42.280 I'll move Mayor 00:38:42.960 --> 00:38:45.960 councelor Martin moved I seek a seconder 00:38:46.640 --> 00:38:49.640 I'll second Mayor councelor Langford 00:38:50.720 --> 00:38:53.720 seconded council Martin 00:38:54.079 --> 00:38:56.616 thank you Mayor and thanks to Chung 00:38:56.640 --> 00:38:59.016 Kerry and Appley for speaking tonight in 00:38:59.040 --> 00:39:01.256 regards to this motion the planning 00:39:01.280 --> 00:39:03.736 application before council tonight is 00:39:03.760 --> 00:39:05.335 before council tonight there have been 00:39:05.359 --> 00:39:07.976 70 sorry 31 submissions against the 00:39:08.000 --> 00:39:09.216 application and 00:39:09.240 --> 00:39:12.240 324 this process is important so the 00:39:12.320 --> 00:39:14.536 committee has a voice and the council 00:39:14.560 --> 00:39:16.296 can review the application considering 00:39:16.320 --> 00:39:18.696 community feedback ultimately the goal 00:39:18.720 --> 00:39:20.536 is to deliver best outcomes for our 00:39:20.560 --> 00:39:22.136 growing city and I I think it's 00:39:22.160 --> 00:39:24.456 important we raise this point as council 00:39:24.480 --> 00:39:25.896 conducts business over the next four 00:39:25.920 --> 00:39:27.496 years and beyond we need to be looking 00:39:27.520 --> 00:39:29.176 to the future and making decisions that 00:39:29.200 --> 00:39:31.176 only consider the interests of the 00:39:31.200 --> 00:39:34.016 current population but also future 00:39:34.040 --> 00:39:36.216 generations the amount of work by 00:39:36.240 --> 00:39:37.896 this by the community committee members 00:39:37.920 --> 00:39:39.896 and council has been significant and I 00:39:39.920 --> 00:39:42.376 do thank everyone for their efforts and 00:39:42.400 --> 00:39:45.400 contribution and speakers tonight I 00:39:45.520 --> 00:39:47.335 do know this application has 29 00:39:47.359 --> 00:39:50.296 conditions listed as to be met to 00:39:50.320 --> 00:39:52.456 move forward for the bad for 25 bad 00:39:52.480 --> 00:39:54.456 mitten courts and on a meeting on the 00:39:54.480 --> 00:39:56.696 3rd of February there we had for 00:39:56.720 --> 00:39:59.256 the building of a planning permit for 61 00:39:59.280 --> 00:40:01.736 168 apartments there were 35 conditions 00:40:01.760 --> 00:40:04.760 so we've we've got yeah we've got six 00:40:04.880 --> 00:40:07.176 fewer for a bad meeting in court so 00:40:07.200 --> 00:40:08.856 this motion is relation to the 00:40:08.880 --> 00:40:11.095 approval of the planning application 00:40:11.119 --> 00:40:13.335 for the conversion of industrial space 00:40:13.359 --> 00:40:15.736 to a recreational facility the 00:40:15.760 --> 00:40:17.815 precinct as we know is designated 00:40:17.839 --> 00:40:19.736 industrial 1 zed which would typically 00:40:19.760 --> 00:40:21.335 have activities like manufacturing 00:40:21.359 --> 00:40:23.736 warehousing and logistics as examples in 00:40:23.760 --> 00:40:25.335 Rrooks Road however there are other uses 00:40:25.359 --> 00:40:27.176 in this zone which we we know which is 00:40:27.200 --> 00:40:29.016 food and drinks and recreation including 00:40:29.040 --> 00:40:32.040 a gym the I the industrial 1Z zone 00:40:34.160 --> 00:40:36.936 does allow non-industrial uses such 00:40:36.960 --> 00:40:38.616 as this proposed badmitten center at 00:40:38.640 --> 00:40:41.416 this site bad miter support you know 00:40:41.440 --> 00:40:43.176 look at the figures it's got 400,000 00:40:43.200 --> 00:40:45.575 participants in Australia and growing 00:40:45.599 --> 00:40:47.256 our community does and will require 00:40:47.280 --> 00:40:48.856 facilities as put forward by this 00:40:48.880 --> 00:40:50.456 planning application before council 00:40:50.480 --> 00:40:53.335 tonight if we looked at the 31 00:40:53.359 --> 00:40:56.359 submissions against they they went 00:40:56.800 --> 00:40:58.456 they were talking about background noise 00:40:58.480 --> 00:41:01.480 as as an issue lighting light 00:41:03.200 --> 00:41:06.200 spill and suitability of land use there 00:41:06.240 --> 00:41:08.856 was also mention of removal of 00:41:08.880 --> 00:41:11.880 vegetation and there was also 00:41:12.800 --> 00:41:14.856 listing of alleged breach of permit at 00:41:14.880 --> 00:41:17.256 another site by the applicant which is 00:41:17.280 --> 00:41:19.815 the vegetation and that last point 00:41:19.839 --> 00:41:22.839 are not relevant it so there was a 00:41:23.599 --> 00:41:26.456 committee consultation taken during 00:41:26.480 --> 00:41:29.416 the caretaker period for the last period 00:41:29.440 --> 00:41:31.896 before local government elections which 00:41:31.920 --> 00:41:34.920 was handled by council officers and 00:41:35.680 --> 00:41:38.680 we we got some feedback from from 00:41:39.119 --> 00:41:41.416 the community there four people 00:41:41.440 --> 00:41:44.055 attended that that feedback session so 00:41:44.079 --> 00:41:45.976 to to address the noise we're looking at 00:41:46.000 --> 00:41:47.575 constructing a new eastern boundary 00:41:47.599 --> 00:41:49.575 acoustic fence which will be paid 100% 00:41:49.599 --> 00:41:52.055 by the applicant and I've had a look 00:41:52.079 --> 00:41:53.656 at myself and some of those areas of 00:41:53.680 --> 00:41:55.736 fence are in huge disrepair so they need 00:41:55.760 --> 00:41:58.136 replacing anyway there's also 00:41:58.160 --> 00:41:59.656 improving the acoustic seals for 00:41:59.680 --> 00:42:02.456 emergency doors rem reducing the 00:42:02.480 --> 00:42:05.480 operating hours from 11 from 12 to 11 00:42:06.640 --> 00:42:09.335 and also insulation inside the building 00:42:09.359 --> 00:42:11.815 with either with plaster board 00:42:11.839 --> 00:42:14.839 insulation or or fiber cement sheeting 00:42:15.000 --> 00:42:17.896 if we look at the benefits well 00:42:17.920 --> 00:42:19.736 obviously we've got community engagement 00:42:19.760 --> 00:42:22.216 and community connection reducing 00:42:22.240 --> 00:42:24.696 social isolation bad a sport that's 00:42:24.720 --> 00:42:27.720 suitable for all ages young and old 00:42:29.200 --> 00:42:31.335 this is I I feel this is an ideal 00:42:31.359 --> 00:42:33.095 site because it's got more than 00:42:33.119 --> 00:42:35.815 adequate parking one local resident 00:42:35.839 --> 00:42:37.976 s it up concise concisely stating the 00:42:38.000 --> 00:42:39.736 facility would promote healthy lifestyle 00:42:39.760 --> 00:42:41.295 social interaction and enhance our 00:42:41.319 --> 00:42:43.815 community this facility will meet demand 00:42:43.839 --> 00:42:46.016 as other venues in the region are at 00:42:46.040 --> 00:42:49.040 capacity in smary this proposal is 00:42:49.440 --> 00:42:51.095 an appropriate use of the building as it 00:42:51.119 --> 00:42:52.456 provides a buffer to the existing 00:42:52.480 --> 00:42:54.376 residential interface and the broader 00:42:54.400 --> 00:42:56.456 industrial zone in Rooks Road designated 00:42:56.480 --> 00:42:59.480 industrial 1 Z the conditions set around 00:42:59.520 --> 00:43:01.176 the planning application address many of 00:43:01.200 --> 00:43:02.776 the concerns from the objectives around 00:43:02.800 --> 00:43:04.696 the issues surrounding noise light and 00:43:04.720 --> 00:43:06.856 basically the applicant is I feel as 00:43:06.880 --> 00:43:08.616 being a good good neighbor by addressing 00:43:08.640 --> 00:43:11.016 many of these concerns 00:43:11.040 --> 00:43:12.856 noting the positive outcomes for this 00:43:12.880 --> 00:43:14.616 application i support this motion and 00:43:14.640 --> 00:43:16.696 ask fellow counselors to support as well 00:43:16.720 --> 00:43:19.416 thank you Mayor 00:43:19.440 --> 00:43:21.416 thank you Councelor Martin councelor 00:43:21.440 --> 00:43:23.976 Langford thank you Councelor Martin for 00:43:24.000 --> 00:43:25.496 your excellent smary of the proposed 00:43:25.520 --> 00:43:27.976 new door indoor recreation facility for 00:43:28.000 --> 00:43:30.295 Babington in Rrooks Road i would also 00:43:30.319 --> 00:43:31.736 like to thank the council officers on 00:43:31.760 --> 00:43:33.815 the detailed report which covers all 00:43:33.839 --> 00:43:36.216 aspects of the application amenity 00:43:36.240 --> 00:43:39.176 parking traffic etc thank you to those 00:43:39.200 --> 00:43:42.136 who spoke to this motion earlier i 00:43:42.160 --> 00:43:43.575 appreciate your time and your 00:43:43.599 --> 00:43:45.575 perspective and acknowledge your 00:43:45.599 --> 00:43:48.599 concerns and support i have visited the 00:43:48.720 --> 00:43:50.295 site on my way to council meeting 00:43:50.319 --> 00:43:53.176 tonight and support its use as a bag 00:43:53.200 --> 00:43:54.416 benton 00:43:54.440 --> 00:43:57.335 center as detailed in the report the 00:43:57.359 --> 00:43:59.736 site is an industrial precinct near the 00:43:59.760 --> 00:44:01.656 corner of Canterbury and Rooks Road and 00:44:01.680 --> 00:44:03.976 behind a church and across the road from 00:44:04.000 --> 00:44:06.295 Campion Books those of you with children 00:44:06.319 --> 00:44:08.256 will know the area 00:44:08.280 --> 00:44:10.456 intimately three of the four boundaries 00:44:10.480 --> 00:44:12.295 are industrial and remain the remaining 00:44:12.319 --> 00:44:15.055 boundary to the east and southeast is 00:44:15.079 --> 00:44:17.176 residential council officers as we've 00:44:17.200 --> 00:44:18.856 heard held a consultation for where 00:44:18.880 --> 00:44:20.456 there were four objectives raised and 00:44:20.480 --> 00:44:22.095 appropriate resolutions were addressed 00:44:22.119 --> 00:44:25.119 sufficiently for all amenity impacts 00:44:25.359 --> 00:44:27.376 outlined which you can read in the 00:44:27.400 --> 00:44:30.055 report if this building was to be used 00:44:30.079 --> 00:44:31.976 for industrial or manufacturing purposes 00:44:32.000 --> 00:44:34.696 and I have worked in the manufacturing 00:44:34.720 --> 00:44:37.720 industry and it is noisy and it is often 00:44:38.280 --> 00:44:41.095 247 as per the planning zone the noise 00:44:41.119 --> 00:44:42.696 impacts on these residential properties 00:44:42.720 --> 00:44:45.496 are very likely to be higher the reason 00:44:45.520 --> 00:44:48.456 I support this emotion is because we if 00:44:48.480 --> 00:44:50.856 we see as we see increased densification 00:44:50.880 --> 00:44:53.416 of our city we need more places which 00:44:53.440 --> 00:44:56.440 support sport and recreation in my youth 00:44:57.040 --> 00:44:58.856 I played competition badminton and it 00:44:58.880 --> 00:45:01.176 was great fun it was a terrific way to 00:45:01.200 --> 00:45:03.575 get fit and suits players of all ages 00:45:03.599 --> 00:45:06.599 and abilities i will say that it was not 00:45:07.040 --> 00:45:10.040 noisy or rowdy and compared compared to 00:45:10.480 --> 00:45:12.856 for example team games such as footsol 00:45:12.880 --> 00:45:15.256 or basketball so even though in an 00:45:15.280 --> 00:45:18.055 industrial estate it's centers as this 00:45:18.079 --> 00:45:20.055 that provide higher level of amenity and 00:45:20.079 --> 00:45:21.736 choice for all our residents and 00:45:21.760 --> 00:45:24.055 communities the location is appropriate 00:45:24.079 --> 00:45:25.976 and the applicant has runs on the board 00:45:26.000 --> 00:45:28.136 when it comes to running such a venue it 00:45:28.160 --> 00:45:30.456 would be a great asset to have the best 00:45:30.480 --> 00:45:33.095 at Bagmington Center in Melbourne i ask 00:45:33.119 --> 00:45:34.856 councilors to support the recommendation 00:45:34.880 --> 00:45:37.176 and the for this sorry support the 00:45:37.200 --> 00:45:40.055 recommendation to this motion 00:45:40.079 --> 00:45:41.736 are there any further speakers to the 00:45:41.760 --> 00:45:44.376 motion yes may I'd like to move an 00:45:44.400 --> 00:45:46.936 amendment please councelor Simpson 00:45:46.960 --> 00:45:49.815 please outline your amendment it's to 00:45:49.839 --> 00:45:52.616 clause 11H it just removes the 00:45:52.640 --> 00:45:54.616 restrictions on no spectators at the at 00:45:54.640 --> 00:45:57.416 the premise before I ask for a seconder 00:45:57.440 --> 00:45:58.936 I'll ask Council Martin is that 00:45:58.960 --> 00:46:01.496 amendment acceptable to you yes it is 00:46:01.520 --> 00:46:03.016 thank you Council Martin council 00:46:03.040 --> 00:46:05.335 Langford is that amendment acceptedable 00:46:05.359 --> 00:46:07.736 to you yes it is given that it's been 00:46:07.760 --> 00:46:09.896 accepted by the mover and second the 00:46:09.920 --> 00:46:11.896 amendment has been incorporated to the 00:46:11.920 --> 00:46:14.616 motion are there any further speakers 00:46:14.640 --> 00:46:16.936 to the motion 00:46:16.960 --> 00:46:19.736 being no further Councelor Deputy Mayor 00:46:19.760 --> 00:46:22.760 Cuts thank you Mayor look I I 00:46:23.480 --> 00:46:25.496 understand something like this right 00:46:25.520 --> 00:46:27.095 near your home is going to be very 00:46:27.119 --> 00:46:28.776 challenging however as councelor 00:46:28.800 --> 00:46:31.656 Langford has stated a use of industrial 00:46:31.680 --> 00:46:34.680 wood would would be potentially much 00:46:34.720 --> 00:46:37.720 noisier however there is part of the 00:46:38.880 --> 00:46:40.456 conditions here and I want to read 00:46:40.480 --> 00:46:43.176 this out because this is condition 8 00:46:43.200 --> 00:46:45.335 which says at 3 months after the use has 00:46:45.359 --> 00:46:47.256 commenced and at any time on the request 00:46:47.280 --> 00:46:49.016 of the responsible authority which is 00:46:49.040 --> 00:46:51.095 council the venue operator must 00:46:51.119 --> 00:46:52.936 undertake an acoustic assessment by a 00:46:52.960 --> 00:46:55.335 suitably qualified acoustic consultant 00:46:55.359 --> 00:46:56.936 and they must provide a report 00:46:56.960 --> 00:46:58.776 demonstrating the measured noise levels 00:46:58.800 --> 00:47:00.776 comparing the measured noise levels with 00:47:00.800 --> 00:47:03.176 the noise levels required and recommend 00:47:03.200 --> 00:47:04.776 any changes to the operation if 00:47:04.800 --> 00:47:05.736 necessary 00:47:05.760 --> 00:47:08.760 so I think there is some comfort in 00:47:09.079 --> 00:47:12.079 understanding that this is to be at a 00:47:13.359 --> 00:47:15.496 level which is acceptable by council and 00:47:15.520 --> 00:47:17.335 it will be monitored so I will be 00:47:17.359 --> 00:47:19.896 supporting this thank you any further 00:47:19.920 --> 00:47:21.976 speakers to the motion yes may 00:47:22.000 --> 00:47:24.055 councelor Simpson thank you Mayor 00:47:24.079 --> 00:47:26.295 just to add to what deputy Mayor cuts 00:47:26.319 --> 00:47:27.976 just said i think something the report 00:47:28.000 --> 00:47:30.055 does show us is the way the applicant 00:47:30.079 --> 00:47:33.079 has approached this application 00:47:33.440 --> 00:47:35.976 I think that they have gone in with 00:47:36.000 --> 00:47:38.536 the greatest of faith into the process 00:47:38.560 --> 00:47:40.856 as as spoken to by councilors Martin 00:47:40.880 --> 00:47:43.880 and Langford at the after the 00:47:44.160 --> 00:47:46.776 consultation for the applicant has 00:47:46.800 --> 00:47:49.800 provided a lot of compromise in 00:47:52.079 --> 00:47:54.456 order to try and allay residents fears 00:47:54.480 --> 00:47:56.696 a good example of that is the 00:47:56.720 --> 00:47:58.216 acoustic fence that will be built 00:47:58.240 --> 00:47:59.736 between the properties at the 00:47:59.760 --> 00:48:02.760 applicant's expense they chose to do 00:48:02.800 --> 00:48:04.536 that and to me that that's that that's 00:48:04.560 --> 00:48:07.560 that shows a group that you know 00:48:07.760 --> 00:48:09.496 wants to respect their neighbors but at 00:48:09.520 --> 00:48:12.295 the same time also wants to play 00:48:12.319 --> 00:48:14.856 badminton which you know as as already 00:48:14.880 --> 00:48:17.736 alluded to is is a very fun sport so I 00:48:17.760 --> 00:48:19.736 just I think the approach the applicant 00:48:19.760 --> 00:48:21.256 has taken in this matter has been is 00:48:21.280 --> 00:48:24.136 commendable and I will be supporting 00:48:24.160 --> 00:48:26.616 this motion thank you any further 00:48:26.640 --> 00:48:29.176 speakers to the motion councelor Barker 00:48:29.200 --> 00:48:32.200 just want to comment on the 00:48:32.240 --> 00:48:34.376 amendment that councelor Simpson has 00:48:34.400 --> 00:48:37.400 made i think in this place our planning 00:48:38.319 --> 00:48:40.535 officers and of and counselors can get a 00:48:40.559 --> 00:48:42.616 little bit too willing with some of the 00:48:42.640 --> 00:48:45.640 conditions and I understand that you 00:48:45.680 --> 00:48:47.176 know there's not going to be sort of 00:48:47.200 --> 00:48:49.256 Olympic style events with floods of 00:48:49.280 --> 00:48:51.656 people turning up to this place but by 00:48:51.680 --> 00:48:53.736 banning spectators we're therefore 00:48:53.760 --> 00:48:56.760 banning a a mother or a father or sorry 00:48:57.040 --> 00:48:59.575 a parent these days isn't it turning 00:48:59.599 --> 00:49:01.575 up to watch their child play bad mint 00:49:01.599 --> 00:49:03.496 and it's not going to add to the parking 00:49:03.520 --> 00:49:06.216 you know this isn't a rowdy sport i'm 00:49:06.240 --> 00:49:09.240 also sensitive to the interface 00:49:09.280 --> 00:49:11.575 between our industrial areas and our 00:49:11.599 --> 00:49:14.535 residential areas there's a big one in 00:49:14.559 --> 00:49:17.256 the Elgawward with Nelson Road of 00:49:17.280 --> 00:49:20.216 course we have a group A supercar team 00:49:20.240 --> 00:49:22.856 and another workshop that tunes race 00:49:22.880 --> 00:49:24.856 Porsches with dinos which aren't 00:49:24.880 --> 00:49:27.095 necessarily quiet areas and indeed some 00:49:27.119 --> 00:49:30.119 of the panel shops and the odors have 00:49:30.359 --> 00:49:33.176 had interactions with our neighbors so 00:49:33.200 --> 00:49:36.200 I'm very sensitive to that and also sort 00:49:36.559 --> 00:49:39.559 of just by the way note for the chief 00:49:39.920 --> 00:49:41.896 executive that we're getting 25 bad 00:49:41.920 --> 00:49:44.535 mitten courts here one would hope 00:49:44.559 --> 00:49:46.616 that the same church might be interested 00:49:46.640 --> 00:49:49.335 in basketball and table tennis if they 00:49:49.359 --> 00:49:51.736 can deliver facilities at this size with 00:49:51.760 --> 00:49:54.760 no cost to the road park 00:49:55.200 --> 00:49:57.575 any further speakers to Yes Mr may thank 00:49:57.599 --> 00:50:00.216 you thank you Councelor Alan thank you 00:50:00.240 --> 00:50:02.856 Mr may i I will in I'll support this 00:50:02.880 --> 00:50:04.856 recommendation and the establishment of 00:50:04.880 --> 00:50:07.880 the ban mitten center I I councelor 00:50:09.200 --> 00:50:11.095 cuts raised it with the the fact that 00:50:11.119 --> 00:50:13.896 the acoustic port coming back with 3 00:50:13.920 --> 00:50:16.920 months after establishment and the 00:50:17.040 --> 00:50:20.040 acoustic fence another another fantastic 00:50:20.160 --> 00:50:23.160 idea and I and I just you took my 00:50:23.839 --> 00:50:25.256 thunder there council bug as I look 00:50:25.280 --> 00:50:28.280 forward to the day too when perhaps a 22 00:50:28.800 --> 00:50:31.736 table table tennis facility is 00:50:31.760 --> 00:50:34.696 established either by us or by or by 00:50:34.720 --> 00:50:36.456 private enterprise so I look forward to 00:50:36.480 --> 00:50:39.335 that day too so we need these facilities 00:50:39.359 --> 00:50:41.176 we need them councils I urge you to 00:50:41.200 --> 00:50:44.136 support this recommendation 00:50:44.160 --> 00:50:45.656 are there any further speakers to the 00:50:45.680 --> 00:50:48.216 motion yes ma'am councelor Stannard 00:50:48.240 --> 00:50:51.240 thank you Mayor when I looked at this 00:50:51.520 --> 00:50:53.176 I looked very carefully at the 00:50:53.200 --> 00:50:55.335 conditions they they form a really 00:50:55.359 --> 00:50:57.256 important part of the permit and there 00:50:57.280 --> 00:50:59.496 are a lot of really important conditions 00:50:59.520 --> 00:51:01.496 quite detailed and thorough conditions 00:51:01.520 --> 00:51:04.520 that will really work to mitigate 00:51:04.800 --> 00:51:07.800 any impact to neighbor neighbors i'm 00:51:08.400 --> 00:51:10.856 familiar with when one of the 00:51:10.880 --> 00:51:13.880 speakers said about a tin shed I 00:51:15.200 --> 00:51:17.016 couldn't help think about the nana nana 00:51:17.040 --> 00:51:19.656 wedding gymnastics facility in my ward 00:51:19.680 --> 00:51:22.376 and that is basically a glorified tin 00:51:22.400 --> 00:51:25.400 shed and I imagined a facility like that 00:51:26.480 --> 00:51:28.856 next door to residents and walking past 00:51:28.880 --> 00:51:31.880 that quite often as I do the only 00:51:31.920 --> 00:51:34.920 noise really I hear from that and 00:51:35.440 --> 00:51:37.496 gymnastics is probably a similar impact 00:51:37.520 --> 00:51:39.575 In terms of noise I imagine that the 00:51:39.599 --> 00:51:42.456 badminton is the music playing very 00:51:42.480 --> 00:51:45.480 loudly inside and one of the conditions 00:51:45.599 --> 00:51:48.599 very that I do note in this is 00:51:48.960 --> 00:51:51.016 that there cannot be any music 00:51:51.040 --> 00:51:53.896 background noise or amplified music 00:51:53.920 --> 00:51:55.776 it also talks about 00:51:55.800 --> 00:51:58.456 even things like not having 00:51:58.480 --> 00:52:00.616 speakers outside the alarm system needs 00:52:00.640 --> 00:52:02.535 to be monitored system it can't generate 00:52:02.559 --> 00:52:05.559 noise to neighbors there's a 00:52:06.079 --> 00:52:08.055 number of conditions regarding parking 00:52:08.079 --> 00:52:10.295 including a parking management 00:52:10.319 --> 00:52:11.496 strategy with a number of really 00:52:11.520 --> 00:52:14.216 important detailed conditions all of 00:52:14.240 --> 00:52:16.456 these conditions mean that there 00:52:16.480 --> 00:52:19.176 really shouldn't be in my reading of any 00:52:19.200 --> 00:52:22.200 any unreasonable impact to to 00:52:22.800 --> 00:52:25.416 residents even nearby residents and 00:52:25.440 --> 00:52:26.776 within the permit conditions there's 00:52:26.800 --> 00:52:29.800 also also a requirement for them 00:52:31.839 --> 00:52:34.839 to keep a a complaints log and to 00:52:36.240 --> 00:52:38.936 investigate and respond in a timely 00:52:38.960 --> 00:52:41.960 manner to any complaints raised from 00:52:42.640 --> 00:52:44.456 that complaints register of course they 00:52:44.480 --> 00:52:45.976 can also if there's any issues 00:52:46.000 --> 00:52:48.216 complaint complaint to council the EPA 00:52:48.240 --> 00:52:50.856 all of these permit conditions they sit 00:52:50.880 --> 00:52:53.880 with the land in perpetuity they 00:52:54.319 --> 00:52:56.376 can't be changed unless an 00:52:56.400 --> 00:52:59.016 application comes back to council is my 00:52:59.040 --> 00:53:02.040 understanding so what the detailed 00:53:03.520 --> 00:53:05.575 conditions here really protect serve to 00:53:05.599 --> 00:53:07.976 protect residents the onus is really on 00:53:08.000 --> 00:53:11.000 the applicant here to protect the 00:53:11.760 --> 00:53:14.456 residents from unreasonable 00:53:14.480 --> 00:53:17.480 noise or light or any other even 00:53:17.680 --> 00:53:19.976 waste management etc there's a lot of 00:53:20.000 --> 00:53:22.216 really good conditions and I think 00:53:22.240 --> 00:53:24.535 the the applicant and council 00:53:24.559 --> 00:53:26.136 officers have worked well to come up 00:53:26.160 --> 00:53:29.095 with these conditions that will I 00:53:29.119 --> 00:53:31.095 believe serve to protect residents 00:53:31.119 --> 00:53:33.416 amenity 00:53:33.440 --> 00:53:35.295 are there any further speakers to the 00:53:35.319 --> 00:53:38.136 motion there being yes ma'am council 00:53:38.160 --> 00:53:40.456 Griffith can I direct two questions 00:53:40.480 --> 00:53:43.480 to Jeff Green in relation to this 00:53:44.559 --> 00:53:47.095 two questions from councel Griffith 00:53:47.119 --> 00:53:49.815 sort of let's go one at a time so 00:53:49.839 --> 00:53:52.295 question number one what did the 00:53:52.319 --> 00:53:54.055 applicant indicate that they either 00:53:54.079 --> 00:53:56.136 wanted or didn't want competitions or 00:53:56.160 --> 00:53:57.815 spectators as part of the planning 00:53:57.839 --> 00:53:59.335 application 00:53:59.359 --> 00:54:01.016 through you may yes they did that was 00:54:01.040 --> 00:54:04.040 part of their application so just did 00:54:04.720 --> 00:54:07.176 did they ask for this or specifically 00:54:07.200 --> 00:54:09.656 not request competitions or spectators 00:54:09.680 --> 00:54:11.736 through you may through your Mayor their 00:54:11.760 --> 00:54:13.256 application proposed that there would be 00:54:13.280 --> 00:54:15.656 no competition or spectators thank you 00:54:15.680 --> 00:54:18.616 second question 00:54:18.640 --> 00:54:21.575 the independent noise review that was 00:54:21.599 --> 00:54:23.575 submitted by one of the speakers could 00:54:23.599 --> 00:54:25.815 you explain a bit of how the council 00:54:25.839 --> 00:54:28.295 process that report in relation to 00:54:28.319 --> 00:54:30.776 creating these amendments there so 00:54:30.800 --> 00:54:32.776 through your Mayor both the applicants 00:54:32.800 --> 00:54:34.856 acoustic report and the acoustic report 00:54:34.880 --> 00:54:36.776 submitted by the objector were 00:54:36.800 --> 00:54:38.696 peer-reviewed we engaged independent 00:54:38.720 --> 00:54:40.456 acoustic engineer ourselves to peer 00:54:40.480 --> 00:54:42.856 review those two reports and the finding 00:54:42.880 --> 00:54:45.095 was that the any acoustic issues could 00:54:45.119 --> 00:54:46.696 be addressed through building 00:54:46.720 --> 00:54:48.616 modifications 00:54:48.640 --> 00:54:51.016 thank you thank you councelor Griffith 00:54:51.040 --> 00:54:52.616 are there any further speakers to the 00:54:52.640 --> 00:54:54.535 motion 00:54:54.559 --> 00:54:57.176 just a procedural question may 00:54:57.200 --> 00:54:58.616 councelor Simpson given the 00:54:58.640 --> 00:55:00.376 amendment's been accepted can we get it 00:55:00.400 --> 00:55:02.535 out of the pink now 00:55:02.559 --> 00:55:03.656 just so that we're clear what we're 00:55:03.680 --> 00:55:06.680 voting on 00:55:07.280 --> 00:55:08.736 that that's 00:55:08.760 --> 00:55:11.760 that's that's fine c councelor 00:55:11.960 --> 00:55:14.936 Simpson I think we're about to go to 00:55:14.960 --> 00:55:17.960 the vote and it's been done so 00:55:20.720 --> 00:55:23.416 given that there has been no speakers 00:55:23.440 --> 00:55:26.440 that have indicated in the negative I 00:55:26.880 --> 00:55:29.256 will not call for a right of reply and 00:55:29.280 --> 00:55:32.280 proceed directly to a vote I now put 00:55:32.720 --> 00:55:35.696 the motion all those in 00:55:35.720 --> 00:55:37.936 favor carried 00:55:37.960 --> 00:55:40.960 unanimously item 10.2 00:55:42.079 --> 00:55:44.776 submission on the suburban rail loop 00:55:44.800 --> 00:55:47.800 east draft structure plans and draft 00:55:48.400 --> 00:55:50.376 planning scheme amendments to the white 00:55:50.400 --> 00:55:53.016 horse planning scheme i seek a mover 00:55:53.040 --> 00:55:55.775 i'll move may councelor 00:55:55.799 --> 00:55:58.799 Langford moved i seek a seconder 00:55:58.880 --> 00:56:01.880 seconded Mr Mayor councelor Allen 00:56:02.280 --> 00:56:05.280 seconded I have noticed that 00:56:05.440 --> 00:56:08.440 councelor Weller has left the chamber 00:56:12.880 --> 00:56:14.936 because of the conflict of interest i 00:56:14.960 --> 00:56:17.960 now go to council Langford thank you 00:56:18.400 --> 00:56:19.896 first of all thank you to council 00:56:19.920 --> 00:56:22.535 officers for the dedication required to 00:56:22.559 --> 00:56:24.535 write this report in such a short time 00:56:24.559 --> 00:56:27.095 frame to give th context to those 00:56:27.119 --> 00:56:29.176 attending and watching here are the 00:56:29.200 --> 00:56:30.696 docents that the council officers had 00:56:30.720 --> 00:56:33.720 to review first of all the SR released 00:56:34.000 --> 00:56:36.376 draft structure plan for Box Hill 00:56:36.400 --> 00:56:39.016 another one for Burwood that's nearly 3 00:56:39.040 --> 00:56:42.040 two 250 pages plus the changes to key 00:56:44.559 --> 00:56:47.559 planning schemes and key maps so all of 00:56:48.799 --> 00:56:50.856 these tags here indicate changes that 00:56:50.880 --> 00:56:52.775 have to be made so this is a level of 00:56:52.799 --> 00:56:54.535 detail and work that has to be done by 00:56:54.559 --> 00:56:57.559 law officers in order to respond to 00:56:57.680 --> 00:56:59.256 these structure plans that were received 00:56:59.280 --> 00:57:01.896 on the 17th of March and we need to have 00:57:01.920 --> 00:57:04.920 the submission made by the 22nd of April 00:57:05.440 --> 00:57:07.335 additionally officers have distributed 00:57:07.359 --> 00:57:09.736 mailouts to affected residents and held 00:57:09.760 --> 00:57:12.055 two pop-ups where they truthfully told 00:57:12.079 --> 00:57:14.295 the expected impacts of that draft 00:57:14.319 --> 00:57:17.319 structure plan to many community members 00:57:17.359 --> 00:57:19.656 with councilors Barker and Allan I 00:57:19.680 --> 00:57:21.256 attended the Elgar Road contact group 00:57:21.280 --> 00:57:23.016 where we listened to the SRL planners 00:57:23.040 --> 00:57:25.496 and community feedback on the impacts to 00:57:25.520 --> 00:57:27.736 their homes and amenity there were many 00:57:27.760 --> 00:57:29.976 moments during this presentation where 00:57:30.000 --> 00:57:32.376 residents were shocked upset and 00:57:32.400 --> 00:57:34.616 disbelieving in the proposed changes to 00:57:34.640 --> 00:57:37.095 their communities 00:57:37.119 --> 00:57:38.936 it is important that we support this 00:57:38.960 --> 00:57:41.176 motion so that the Whiteall City Council 00:57:41.200 --> 00:57:43.656 has a say in representing both our city 00:57:43.680 --> 00:57:45.815 and our constituents on the impact that 00:57:45.839 --> 00:57:48.839 the SRL is having on our communities and 00:57:49.520 --> 00:57:51.016 remember we still have to work with the 00:57:51.040 --> 00:57:53.095 SRL to get the best outcomes that we 00:57:53.119 --> 00:57:56.119 possibly can for our city it is 00:57:57.000 --> 00:57:59.095 significant and when it comes to key 00:57:59.119 --> 00:58:01.976 issues in analysis where do I start 00:58:02.000 --> 00:58:04.936 there are many and they are complex so 00:58:04.960 --> 00:58:07.960 here are a few the council is expected 00:58:08.000 --> 00:58:10.295 to deliver unplanned projects in both 00:58:10.319 --> 00:58:12.616 Box Hill and Burwood such as the 00:58:12.640 --> 00:58:15.416 delivery of open spaces and streetscape 00:58:15.440 --> 00:58:18.216 master plans all of these have not yet 00:58:18.240 --> 00:58:20.216 been included or listed in our council 00:58:20.240 --> 00:58:22.775 plan therefore the council cannot 00:58:22.799 --> 00:58:24.616 legitimately commit to these listed 00:58:24.640 --> 00:58:26.775 projects in any c these listed key 00:58:26.799 --> 00:58:29.736 projects in any capacity 00:58:29.760 --> 00:58:32.295 there is no clear delivery policy on how 00:58:32.319 --> 00:58:35.256 to ensure housing options are increased 00:58:35.280 --> 00:58:37.815 particularly for social housing which is 00:58:37.839 --> 00:58:39.736 there is a great need for in our city 00:58:39.760 --> 00:58:40.736 and our 00:58:40.760 --> 00:58:43.760 state unlocking Boxhill brick works and 00:58:44.000 --> 00:58:47.000 preserving as much as possible dare I 00:58:47.280 --> 00:58:50.280 say all of it as future open space for 00:58:50.880 --> 00:58:53.095 the everinccreasing population we're 00:58:53.119 --> 00:58:55.896 going to see in our city remember this 00:58:55.920 --> 00:58:58.055 is the last significant open space that 00:58:58.079 --> 00:59:00.016 we have in 00:59:00.040 --> 00:59:03.040 Boxill needing a seamless interface at 00:59:03.359 --> 00:59:05.416 the Burwood and Boxhill stations between 00:59:05.440 --> 00:59:08.440 heavy rail our current suburban trails 00:59:08.640 --> 00:59:10.696 so our current suburban trains which are 00:59:10.720 --> 00:59:12.936 broad gauge and the narrower standard 00:59:12.960 --> 00:59:15.960 gauge SRL solution there needs to be an 00:59:16.480 --> 00:59:18.295 a connection that includes walking and 00:59:18.319 --> 00:59:20.376 wheeling between these types of rail 00:59:20.400 --> 00:59:22.456 that cannot be physically connected 00:59:22.480 --> 00:59:25.176 themselves 00:59:25.200 --> 00:59:27.256 prioritization of the Boxill bus 00:59:27.280 --> 00:59:29.496 interchange so we have easy access to 00:59:29.520 --> 00:59:31.376 the new XRL 00:59:31.400 --> 00:59:34.295 station providing open space choices 00:59:34.319 --> 00:59:36.376 with the increasing population in many 00:59:36.400 --> 00:59:39.095 areas where we have a deficit remember 00:59:39.119 --> 00:59:42.119 in the draft open space consultation we 00:59:42.480 --> 00:59:45.480 only have 5 m square per person in Sar 00:59:47.079 --> 00:59:49.976 Hills that abuts directly onto the SRL 00:59:50.000 --> 00:59:53.000 precinct we need more open space those 00:59:53.839 --> 00:59:55.416 sort of choices include the Victorian 00:59:55.440 --> 00:59:57.656 Cresant site which has now been acquired 00:59:57.680 --> 01:00:00.055 by the SRL remaining as permanent open 01:00:00.079 --> 01:00:02.376 space the new open space connections at 01:00:02.400 --> 01:00:05.256 Federation speak street and the London 01:00:05.280 --> 01:00:07.656 change rever reserve continuation and 01:00:07.680 --> 01:00:08.656 many 01:00:08.680 --> 01:00:11.575 more we need to keep and deliver more 01:00:11.599 --> 01:00:14.599 large trees with generous canopies this 01:00:14.640 --> 01:00:16.696 requires the allocation of maintenance 01:00:16.720 --> 01:00:19.720 of appropriate physical space both above 01:00:20.079 --> 01:00:23.079 and below the ground we all know that 01:00:23.280 --> 01:00:26.280 our unique urban and much-loved forest 01:00:26.400 --> 01:00:29.055 needs to be 01:00:29.079 --> 01:00:31.815 maintained the acquired land surplus to 01:00:31.839 --> 01:00:33.815 the SRLA requirements should be 01:00:33.839 --> 01:00:35.815 prioritized for long-term community 01:00:35.839 --> 01:00:38.696 benefits it's an opportunity that we 01:00:38.720 --> 01:00:40.775 should not miss these sort of benefits 01:00:40.799 --> 01:00:43.496 would include of course open space and 01:00:43.520 --> 01:00:44.815 community 01:00:44.839 --> 01:00:47.335 facilities and finally building heights 01:00:47.359 --> 01:00:48.535 where there is a risk that this 01:00:48.559 --> 01:00:51.559 development model doesn't achieve a 01:00:51.920 --> 01:00:54.775 balanced public outcome or benefit so if 01:00:54.799 --> 01:00:56.775 a de developer can choose between open 01:00:56.799 --> 01:00:59.095 space and social housing there's a risk 01:00:59.119 --> 01:01:00.456 that you may have too much social 01:01:00.480 --> 01:01:03.416 housing and not enough open space as a 01:01:03.440 --> 01:01:05.976 council and councilors I'm asking for 01:01:06.000 --> 01:01:07.976 your support on this motion as per the 01:01:08.000 --> 01:01:09.896 recommendations in the report so the 01:01:09.920 --> 01:01:12.736 White City voice is 01:01:12.760 --> 01:01:15.760 heard thank you thank you Council 01:01:15.920 --> 01:01:18.295 Langford councelor Allen yes thank you 01:01:18.319 --> 01:01:20.896 Mr Mayor can I just ask 01:01:20.920 --> 01:01:23.920 through you Mr green about we had the 01:01:24.319 --> 01:01:26.176 submissions from the Court Street 01:01:26.200 --> 01:01:28.936 people concerning about the 01:01:28.960 --> 01:01:31.960 removal of the heritage overlay 01:01:32.119 --> 01:01:35.119 if that is possible when will it be 01:01:36.559 --> 01:01:39.559 possible for in our submission to the 01:01:40.319 --> 01:01:43.319 the SLA committee 01:01:43.359 --> 01:01:46.359 thank you Mr Mayor I'll call on Mr 01:01:46.559 --> 01:01:49.496 jeff Green for a reply through you 01:01:49.520 --> 01:01:51.656 Mayor in reality that would really have 01:01:51.680 --> 01:01:53.736 to occur as part of the consideration of 01:01:53.760 --> 01:01:55.896 this report because this this is for 01:01:55.920 --> 01:01:58.920 council to resolve that at a high level 01:01:59.040 --> 01:02:00.775 it supports what the officers are 01:02:00.799 --> 01:02:02.696 proposing to put in our submission which 01:02:02.720 --> 01:02:04.216 is needs to be submitted to the state 01:02:04.240 --> 01:02:07.240 government by the 22nd of April so I 01:02:08.720 --> 01:02:09.976 mean really really tonight's the only 01:02:10.000 --> 01:02:12.496 time it's coming coming to council for 01:02:12.520 --> 01:02:15.520 consideration any any removal of 01:02:15.839 --> 01:02:18.376 heritage overlays from properties as you 01:02:18.400 --> 01:02:19.896 may appreciate would need a full 01:02:19.920 --> 01:02:21.815 planning scheme amendment process as 01:02:21.839 --> 01:02:24.839 well 01:02:26.799 --> 01:02:29.736 okay so I think the question councelor 01:02:29.760 --> 01:02:32.760 Allen's asked is I I'll have a follow-up 01:02:33.440 --> 01:02:36.440 question point number three there is a 01:02:37.520 --> 01:02:39.815 point saying that council officers will 01:02:39.839 --> 01:02:42.839 prepare a detailed response can that 01:02:43.040 --> 01:02:45.815 detailed response consider 01:02:45.839 --> 01:02:48.535 community feedback and the 01:02:48.559 --> 01:02:50.696 submissions that have been made tonight 01:02:50.720 --> 01:02:52.936 yes through your Mayor yes absolutely 01:02:52.960 --> 01:02:55.335 but it would still need a council 01:02:55.359 --> 01:02:57.496 resolution if we were to put forward to 01:02:57.520 --> 01:02:59.896 the state government to remove heritage 01:02:59.920 --> 01:03:02.920 overlays from properties 01:03:03.200 --> 01:03:06.200 okay but that but it doesn't but it 01:03:06.880 --> 01:03:09.880 means that if we vote for this tonight 01:03:10.680 --> 01:03:13.680 that that the high level one can go in 01:03:14.559 --> 01:03:17.559 and then later in the year we can 01:03:17.760 --> 01:03:20.760 endorse a more detailed response that 01:03:22.839 --> 01:03:25.839 addresses community sentiment yes so so 01:03:26.880 --> 01:03:28.736 there is still an opportunity councilors 01:03:28.760 --> 01:03:31.656 between the 22nd of April and later this 01:03:31.680 --> 01:03:33.015 year when the standing advisory 01:03:33.039 --> 01:03:36.039 committee is held by the the minister 01:03:36.240 --> 01:03:38.936 for in that intervening period council 01:03:38.960 --> 01:03:41.960 could could resolve to have a 01:03:43.039 --> 01:03:44.856 position of removing that the overlays 01:03:44.880 --> 01:03:46.936 from those properties 01:03:46.960 --> 01:03:49.496 or or other community concerns correct 01:03:49.520 --> 01:03:51.095 okay councelor Allen does that answer 01:03:51.119 --> 01:03:53.575 your question thank you i get comfort in 01:03:53.599 --> 01:03:55.496 that that's good that's cuz otherwise 01:03:55.520 --> 01:03:57.095 we'd have to do a an amendment or 01:03:57.119 --> 01:03:58.775 something like that yeah procedural 01:03:58.799 --> 01:04:01.799 anyway okay are there councelor Allen 01:04:02.240 --> 01:04:04.616 seconding speech yes that's right yes 01:04:04.640 --> 01:04:06.216 thank you Mr i thought I'd get that 01:04:06.240 --> 01:04:08.136 question out because I thought well it 01:04:08.160 --> 01:04:09.976 it is a submission anyway it's that's 01:04:10.000 --> 01:04:13.000 that's been answered as as has been 01:04:13.599 --> 01:04:15.936 said the 01:04:15.960 --> 01:04:18.960 SLR SRLA will now be the planning 01:04:19.599 --> 01:04:21.736 authority for those there is and 01:04:21.760 --> 01:04:23.736 that's indicated on the plans as we've 01:04:23.760 --> 01:04:26.760 seen through Boxill and Burwood the 01:04:28.319 --> 01:04:30.616 the reports the reports that that have 01:04:30.640 --> 01:04:33.640 been done by the SLA they cover many 01:04:35.200 --> 01:04:37.256 many draft amendments and that you 01:04:37.280 --> 01:04:39.176 know establish precinct zones and 01:04:39.200 --> 01:04:42.095 schedules built form overlays and 01:04:42.119 --> 01:04:45.119 schedules parking overlays which I'm 01:04:45.280 --> 01:04:46.535 bit concerned about when it comes to 01:04:46.559 --> 01:04:48.456 boxill i'd call it the no parking 01:04:48.480 --> 01:04:50.936 overlay by the looks of it 01:04:50.960 --> 01:04:53.896 environmental audit overlays and 01:04:53.920 --> 01:04:55.736 public acquisition overlay and that 01:04:55.760 --> 01:04:58.760 applies to properties in Burwood but 01:04:58.880 --> 01:05:00.775 perhaps we might have suggestion there 01:05:00.799 --> 01:05:02.775 might be a public acquis public 01:05:02.799 --> 01:05:05.176 acquisition overlay somewhere in not 01:05:05.200 --> 01:05:08.200 far from Surrey Park anyway anything 01:05:08.319 --> 01:05:11.319 might happen we can only hope now 01:05:12.480 --> 01:05:15.015 the the built form overlay is probably 01:05:15.039 --> 01:05:17.575 the one that would affect most of it 01:05:17.599 --> 01:05:20.535 and that's to do with preferred 01:05:20.559 --> 01:05:23.559 maxim heights setbacks wind effects 01:05:24.640 --> 01:05:27.640 and these lovely new three letters 01:05:28.480 --> 01:05:31.480 deemed to comply which concerns 01:05:32.240 --> 01:05:34.616 most of us I would imagine and 01:05:34.640 --> 01:05:37.335 specified standards that that cannot 01:05:37.359 --> 01:05:39.896 be refused so once it deemed to comply 01:05:39.920 --> 01:05:42.376 that's it and and and there's also 01:05:42.400 --> 01:05:44.055 this further it goes further than that 01:05:44.079 --> 01:05:46.535 when you see exemption from notice and 01:05:46.559 --> 01:05:49.559 review rights so it it there's deep 01:05:49.599 --> 01:05:51.095 concerns right throughout this whole 01:05:51.119 --> 01:05:54.119 process mr Mayor and I'm concerned 01:05:54.720 --> 01:05:57.416 about and the key features of the 01:05:57.440 --> 01:05:59.656 boxill especially the Boxill structure 01:05:59.680 --> 01:06:01.815 plan this dividing into six 01:06:01.839 --> 01:06:03.496 neighborhoods similar to the the Burwood 01:06:03.520 --> 01:06:05.575 structure plan there you know you got 01:06:05.599 --> 01:06:08.136 six central Boxill which could have 01:06:08.160 --> 01:06:10.535 anything anywhere between six and 40 01:06:10.559 --> 01:06:12.456 stories and the health education you 01:06:12.480 --> 01:06:14.856 know around the Boxill hospital five to 01:06:14.880 --> 01:06:17.880 to to 15 14 stories sari Park and 01:06:18.559 --> 01:06:21.416 including the brick work site which 01:06:21.440 --> 01:06:24.440 seems to be site of significant 01:06:26.559 --> 01:06:28.295 significance if I can put that way u 01:06:28.319 --> 01:06:31.176 four to eight stories and then other 01:06:31.200 --> 01:06:33.656 other neighborhoods there that have 4 to 01:06:33.680 --> 01:06:36.680 15 5 to 8 3 to six stories so which 01:06:37.920 --> 01:06:39.896 is all which is all written on the plan 01:06:39.920 --> 01:06:42.376 councelor councelor Langford 01:06:42.400 --> 01:06:44.775 covered about the the infrastructure 01:06:44.799 --> 01:06:47.656 that we will have to spend which 01:06:47.680 --> 01:06:50.680 isn't budgeted for yet and there's 01:06:50.799 --> 01:06:53.656 there's no clear mechanism for social 01:06:53.680 --> 01:06:56.535 housing there's nothing there at all 01:06:56.559 --> 01:06:59.015 and also this is going to be a huge huge 01:06:59.039 --> 01:07:01.416 change whether it's paused or not which 01:07:01.440 --> 01:07:03.015 I think the government should do that 01:07:03.039 --> 01:07:06.039 remains to be seen but any I commend 01:07:06.160 --> 01:07:08.295 the motion Mr Mayor 01:07:08.319 --> 01:07:10.696 are there any further speakers to motion 01:07:10.720 --> 01:07:13.720 councelor Barker thanks Mayor it was 01:07:15.039 --> 01:07:18.039 wonderful to listen to our community at 01:07:18.240 --> 01:07:20.295 both the gardens and at Ela contact and 01:07:20.319 --> 01:07:22.456 I'd like to thank particular Mr bennett 01:07:22.480 --> 01:07:24.696 for his contribution tonight on behalf 01:07:24.720 --> 01:07:27.376 of a number of the residents in court 01:07:27.400 --> 01:07:29.976 street and I'm reminded of what 01:07:30.000 --> 01:07:32.535 Robert Mensy spent when he spoke about 01:07:32.559 --> 01:07:34.856 homes there homes material homes han 01:07:34.880 --> 01:07:37.216 and home spiritual 01:07:37.240 --> 01:07:40.240 this report will go to the essence of 01:07:40.880 --> 01:07:43.136 planning which in itself is a fairly 01:07:43.160 --> 01:07:46.160 technical sort of discipline but I think 01:07:46.720 --> 01:07:49.575 it's really important that we understand 01:07:49.599 --> 01:07:52.335 the han dimension to 01:07:52.359 --> 01:07:55.359 is you've heard tonight from people that 01:07:55.520 --> 01:07:58.520 built their homes in Court Street and 01:07:58.640 --> 01:08:01.256 they are exquisite homes that have been 01:08:01.280 --> 01:08:04.280 maintained with real love real care 01:08:05.200 --> 01:08:06.896 and real commitment 01:08:06.920 --> 01:08:09.920 to the heritage aspects of their home 01:08:10.319 --> 01:08:13.319 there are number of them there and as I 01:08:13.599 --> 01:08:15.456 think we heard tonight very 01:08:15.480 --> 01:08:18.480 powerfully well what's the point what is 01:08:18.799 --> 01:08:21.799 the point if this Californian bungalow 01:08:22.960 --> 01:08:24.936 with its beautiful little oak tree and 01:08:24.960 --> 01:08:27.960 its fence so perfectly set and I looking 01:08:28.080 --> 01:08:31.080 at you sir I know your house really well 01:08:31.279 --> 01:08:33.175 what's the point if it's surrounded by 01:08:33.199 --> 01:08:35.416 an eightstory glass apartment tower on 01:08:35.440 --> 01:08:37.896 one side a 12story apartment tower on 01:08:37.920 --> 01:08:40.135 this side an 11story apartment tower 01:08:40.159 --> 01:08:42.135 there and an eightstory one opposite 01:08:42.159 --> 01:08:45.159 it's it's just out of character and I 01:08:45.199 --> 01:08:47.335 think this is a really important story 01:08:47.359 --> 01:08:50.359 about making sure we consider the han 01:08:50.880 --> 01:08:52.856 aspects because planning is about 01:08:52.880 --> 01:08:55.175 enabling societies and communities to 01:08:55.199 --> 01:08:58.135 thrive it's not just about the technical 01:08:58.159 --> 01:09:01.159 nature of setbacks and these things and 01:09:01.520 --> 01:09:03.016 I want to take you to another thing that 01:09:03.040 --> 01:09:05.976 deeply concerns me Mayor while these 01:09:06.000 --> 01:09:07.735 planning scheme amendments are on the 01:09:07.759 --> 01:09:09.255 table with our community and we're out 01:09:09.279 --> 01:09:11.896 there doing our best showing people the 01:09:11.920 --> 01:09:14.456 enlargements of the maps there are a 01:09:14.480 --> 01:09:17.016 number of in pieces of information that 01:09:17.040 --> 01:09:18.856 are being deliberately kept from the 01:09:18.880 --> 01:09:21.880 community and I take you to page 358 of 01:09:22.960 --> 01:09:25.096 the business and investment case Mr 01:09:25.120 --> 01:09:28.056 Mayor and I'll quote directly from it 01:09:28.080 --> 01:09:30.775 while approaches targeted at actual 01:09:30.799 --> 01:09:33.056 value realized a theoretically more 01:09:33.080 --> 01:09:35.655 equitable most value capture case 01:09:35.679 --> 01:09:38.056 studies adopted a flat and relatively 01:09:38.080 --> 01:09:40.416 broad charges in recognition of this 01:09:40.440 --> 01:09:42.775 complexity this isn't the windfall gains 01:09:42.799 --> 01:09:44.936 tax that we're talking about councils 01:09:44.960 --> 01:09:47.335 this is about broad charges and levies 01:09:47.359 --> 01:09:49.815 that will be applied to every single 01:09:49.839 --> 01:09:51.815 property we don't know where the 01:09:51.839 --> 01:09:53.735 government's not telling us how much how 01:09:53.759 --> 01:09:56.256 they'll be applied to think about 01:09:56.280 --> 01:09:58.856 pensioners that can't afford to stay and 01:09:58.880 --> 01:10:00.856 can't afford to go i'm looking forward 01:10:00.880 --> 01:10:02.056 to this report because I've got 01:10:02.080 --> 01:10:04.456 confidence in Mr green's people to write 01:10:04.480 --> 01:10:06.376 an absolute ripper and I just want to 01:10:06.400 --> 01:10:08.296 encourage them to make sure this is 01:10:08.320 --> 01:10:10.695 about home to han and about people and 01:10:10.719 --> 01:10:12.536 about people's lives thank you Mayor 01:10:12.560 --> 01:10:15.560 thank you thank you Councelor Barker 01:10:17.520 --> 01:10:19.096 are there any further speakers to the 01:10:19.120 --> 01:10:20.936 motion 01:10:20.960 --> 01:10:23.496 yes ma'am councelor Simpson thank you 01:10:23.520 --> 01:10:26.135 May something that I noticed in 01:10:26.159 --> 01:10:29.159 the in the report is in table one 01:10:29.520 --> 01:10:31.416 proposed zones and overlay schedule 5 to 01:10:31.440 --> 01:10:32.655 clause 01:10:32.679 --> 01:10:35.496 37.10 to do with the former U boxill 01:10:35.520 --> 01:10:37.416 brick works that the schedule 01:10:37.440 --> 01:10:38.936 provides for the planning of this major 01:10:38.960 --> 01:10:41.336 site to quote accommodate a housing open 01:10:41.360 --> 01:10:43.816 space and neighborhood connectivity 01:10:43.840 --> 01:10:45.655 through the master plan now that's 01:10:45.679 --> 01:10:47.576 really interesting to me because that 01:10:47.600 --> 01:10:50.135 says to me that the the plan of the 01:10:50.159 --> 01:10:52.695 SRLA is to put some houses onto the 01:10:52.719 --> 01:10:54.936 brick works and maybe retain what's left 01:10:54.960 --> 01:10:57.336 for open space I think the community 01:10:57.360 --> 01:10:59.096 needs to be aware of that because as we 01:10:59.120 --> 01:11:01.336 know there are community people in 01:11:01.360 --> 01:11:03.655 the community that desire to see the 01:11:03.679 --> 01:11:06.296 entire site turned into open space I 01:11:06.320 --> 01:11:08.296 personally would prefer to see that as 01:11:08.320 --> 01:11:09.816 well as I think that would actually be 01:11:09.840 --> 01:11:12.376 the best use of the land and 01:11:12.400 --> 01:11:13.816 therefore I think it's important that we 01:11:13.840 --> 01:11:15.736 consider what we as a community might 01:11:15.760 --> 01:11:17.175 want or we as a council might want 01:11:17.199 --> 01:11:19.896 versus what these actual draft 01:11:19.920 --> 01:11:22.856 amendments are are telling us excuse 01:11:22.880 --> 01:11:25.016 me further to councelor Barker's point 01:11:25.040 --> 01:11:27.816 regarding the the han story one of 01:11:27.840 --> 01:11:30.840 the things that our officers will be 01:11:30.960 --> 01:11:32.776 considering is whether or not these 01:11:32.800 --> 01:11:35.336 new planning provisions help underpin 01:11:35.360 --> 01:11:36.936 affordable living and affordable 01:11:36.960 --> 01:11:38.536 affordable living or affordable housing 01:11:38.560 --> 01:11:40.695 is really kind of on the on the menu at 01:11:40.719 --> 01:11:42.776 the moment we've we over the week 01:11:42.800 --> 01:11:43.976 course of the weekend we saw 01:11:44.000 --> 01:11:46.056 announcements from both sides of 01:11:46.080 --> 01:11:47.976 politics regarding what they want to do 01:11:48.000 --> 01:11:50.296 to affordable housing but the problem is 01:11:50.320 --> 01:11:51.896 is it's a little bit like in the movie 01:11:51.920 --> 01:11:53.896 The Princess Bride they keep using that 01:11:53.920 --> 01:11:56.215 word without realizing what it means and 01:11:56.239 --> 01:11:57.736 when they use the word affordable 01:11:57.760 --> 01:11:59.096 there's only one thing that matters when 01:11:59.120 --> 01:12:01.175 it comes to affordability and that is 01:12:01.199 --> 01:12:04.199 the ratio between the cost or the price 01:12:04.480 --> 01:12:07.480 to a person's income that's it and 01:12:07.520 --> 01:12:09.816 every economist every finance journalist 01:12:09.840 --> 01:12:11.336 anyone who knows anything about basic 01:12:11.360 --> 01:12:13.896 economics admits this one fact so the 01:12:13.920 --> 01:12:15.776 problem is is if that's what affordable 01:12:15.800 --> 01:12:18.376 means but we're having developers tell 01:12:18.400 --> 01:12:21.336 us that in order for these sorts of 01:12:21.360 --> 01:12:23.016 projects to be commercially viable for 01:12:23.040 --> 01:12:25.816 them to build that that buyers would 01:12:25.840 --> 01:12:28.695 need to accept I think it's a 30% 01:12:28.719 --> 01:12:31.416 increase in the actual price how does 01:12:31.440 --> 01:12:33.416 that make that affordable 01:12:33.440 --> 01:12:34.856 and I think I think that's the real 01:12:34.880 --> 01:12:37.175 tragedy of what's been in the press 01:12:37.199 --> 01:12:39.496 over the last few days I've had I've 01:12:39.520 --> 01:12:41.175 had a bout of the flu so apologies that 01:12:41.199 --> 01:12:42.695 I sound a bit terrible but when you when 01:12:42.719 --> 01:12:44.616 you're sick in bed what do you do you 01:12:44.640 --> 01:12:47.416 doom scroll the newspaper or you 01:12:47.440 --> 01:12:49.655 watch Netflix but you know I'm lying 01:12:49.679 --> 01:12:52.215 there in bed coughing coughing a bit 01:12:52.239 --> 01:12:54.936 listening to insiders and it just the 01:12:54.960 --> 01:12:57.096 the han side of this story really 01:12:57.120 --> 01:13:00.056 strikes me as as the tragedy in all 01:13:00.080 --> 01:13:02.376 of this because no politician is going 01:13:02.400 --> 01:13:04.135 to admit what affordable actually means 01:13:04.159 --> 01:13:05.896 so let me be the first maybe the only 01:13:05.920 --> 01:13:07.215 who knows 01:13:07.239 --> 01:13:10.239 how are we going to achieve genuine 01:13:10.360 --> 01:13:13.360 affordable living for people and I think 01:13:14.000 --> 01:13:15.736 I think councelor Barker thank you 01:13:15.760 --> 01:13:17.416 for your input but I think that that's 01:13:17.440 --> 01:13:18.616 the real question we've got to answer 01:13:18.640 --> 01:13:21.640 here thank you 01:13:22.880 --> 01:13:24.856 councilors I just remind you about 01:13:24.880 --> 01:13:26.456 interjecting 01:13:26.480 --> 01:13:29.480 please please consider that 01:13:29.600 --> 01:13:32.600 apologies may thank you councelor Barker 01:13:33.040 --> 01:13:35.816 I'll now I'll ask if there are any 01:13:35.840 --> 01:13:38.840 other speakers to the motion being no 01:13:39.440 --> 01:13:41.336 other speakers I haven't heard any 01:13:41.360 --> 01:13:44.360 speakers indicating the the a a 01:13:45.600 --> 01:13:48.296 speaking against so I'm going to put the 01:13:48.320 --> 01:13:51.320 motion to the vote all those in 01:13:52.760 --> 01:13:55.760 favor it's carried unanimously i'll 01:13:55.840 --> 01:13:58.536 ask that council Weller is invited back 01:13:58.560 --> 01:14:01.560 to the chamber thank you 01:14:25.520 --> 01:14:28.520 i now go to item 10.3 feasibility of 01:14:28.640 --> 01:14:30.376 differential rating for retirement 01:14:30.400 --> 01:14:33.400 villages and vacant residential lands i 01:14:33.440 --> 01:14:36.440 seek a movement councelor Barker moved i 01:14:37.199 --> 01:14:39.736 seek a second 01:14:39.760 --> 01:14:42.760 may moving with an amendment 01:14:44.440 --> 01:14:47.440 yeah okay i'll accept that moving it 01:14:47.600 --> 01:14:50.296 with an amendment happy to second 01:14:50.320 --> 01:14:53.320 Matt and second is councelor 01:14:55.080 --> 01:14:58.080 Simpson councelor Barker thanks very 01:14:58.880 --> 01:15:01.096 much Mayor this is a report that's 01:15:01.120 --> 01:15:02.856 been generated by officers as a result 01:15:02.880 --> 01:15:05.880 of a notice of motion that yourself and 01:15:06.080 --> 01:15:08.936 myself initiated in the previous term 01:15:08.960 --> 01:15:11.960 of the last council and the report's a 01:15:12.159 --> 01:15:13.576 good one and I'd encourage everyone to 01:15:13.600 --> 01:15:15.496 read it because the report was the 01:15:15.520 --> 01:15:17.576 officers were asked to consider whether 01:15:17.600 --> 01:15:20.376 we could charge different rates for 01:15:20.400 --> 01:15:22.456 retirement villages which means they 01:15:22.480 --> 01:15:25.480 might pay lower rates and also 01:15:26.480 --> 01:15:29.256 whether the vacant properties in White 01:15:29.280 --> 01:15:32.215 Horse should be charging higher rates 01:15:32.239 --> 01:15:34.376 the argent from the retirement 01:15:34.400 --> 01:15:36.215 villages has often been well we provide 01:15:36.239 --> 01:15:39.239 our own footpaths and pathing 01:15:40.040 --> 01:15:43.040 and of course the argent for taxing 01:15:43.360 --> 01:15:45.016 vacant properties which there could be 01:15:45.040 --> 01:15:48.040 up to 6 to 8,000 in white is that we 01:15:48.719 --> 01:15:50.856 need to discourage that that behavior 01:15:50.880 --> 01:15:52.376 the hoarding or the land banking of 01:15:52.400 --> 01:15:54.456 residential homes to help ease some of 01:15:54.480 --> 01:15:56.296 the housing shortage that we're under 01:15:56.320 --> 01:15:58.056 well the report is an excellent one and 01:15:58.080 --> 01:16:01.080 goes into some details of to why that's 01:16:01.280 --> 01:16:03.976 problematic in that it's a capital 01:16:04.000 --> 01:16:06.215 improved value as opposed to a tax 01:16:06.239 --> 01:16:09.239 whilst it is a tax 01:16:09.640 --> 01:16:12.215 residential retirement villages 01:16:12.239 --> 01:16:14.296 properties are already significantly 01:16:14.320 --> 01:16:16.296 lower in value than the average 01:16:16.320 --> 01:16:17.976 properties in Whitehorse therefore they 01:16:18.000 --> 01:16:20.056 already do pay rates and of course they 01:16:20.080 --> 01:16:21.896 do have access to everything else in our 01:16:21.920 --> 01:16:24.695 great city and of course our new waste 01:16:24.719 --> 01:16:26.215 service charge means that where they're 01:16:26.239 --> 01:16:28.776 providing their own waste services 01:16:28.800 --> 01:16:31.096 they are no longer changed so some of 01:16:31.120 --> 01:16:33.576 the equity there has been restored and 01:16:33.600 --> 01:16:36.056 of course the part that I've been so 01:16:36.080 --> 01:16:38.695 passionate about which is 01:16:38.719 --> 01:16:41.719 discouraging the hoarding and keeping 01:16:41.760 --> 01:16:44.760 vacant brand new and absolutely livable 01:16:44.880 --> 01:16:47.576 vacant residential houses the report 01:16:47.600 --> 01:16:50.600 goes to some extent that and hopefully 01:16:50.719 --> 01:16:52.776 it's not too hackne to phrase that the 01:16:52.800 --> 01:16:55.800 juice just isn't worth the squeeze Mayor 01:16:56.159 --> 01:16:59.159 and that's where I get to the second 01:16:59.600 --> 01:17:01.816 or the amendment here now the state 01:17:01.840 --> 01:17:04.376 government has had all sorts of issues 01:17:04.400 --> 01:17:07.400 with the vacant residential land tax the 01:17:07.600 --> 01:17:09.416 FOI that I did where you would have seen 01:17:09.440 --> 01:17:10.936 me on the age I'm sure you get it 01:17:10.960 --> 01:17:13.896 delivered Mayor which is up to 8,000 24 01:17:13.920 --> 01:17:15.896 homes in up to 8,000 are paying the 01:17:15.920 --> 01:17:17.736 vacant residential land tax right it's 01:17:17.760 --> 01:17:20.536 not working because of the way it works 01:17:20.560 --> 01:17:22.616 but we've solved the dp shopping 01:17:22.640 --> 01:17:24.376 trolley crisis we've done all sorts of 01:17:24.400 --> 01:17:25.896 things with snaps then solve because the 01:17:25.920 --> 01:17:27.816 community are really interested in 01:17:27.840 --> 01:17:29.256 things like this where they think it's 01:17:29.280 --> 01:17:31.256 the right thing the just thing to do so 01:17:31.280 --> 01:17:33.096 we're going to write to snaps and solve 01:17:33.120 --> 01:17:35.016 say hey could you put a classification 01:17:35.040 --> 01:17:37.175 in there to say long-term vacant 01:17:37.199 --> 01:17:39.175 property and I guarantee you may there 01:17:39.199 --> 01:17:40.536 will be thousands of properties that 01:17:40.560 --> 01:17:42.456 flow into Snapsense Solve if they can do 01:17:42.480 --> 01:17:45.336 it then Snaps Solve can provide that 01:17:45.360 --> 01:17:47.016 intelligence to the state revenue office 01:17:47.040 --> 01:17:48.536 and what the state government does with 01:17:48.560 --> 01:17:51.175 it is up to them if they can raise some 01:17:51.199 --> 01:17:53.336 money for from it and discourage this 01:17:53.360 --> 01:17:56.360 this behavior this these thousands of 01:17:57.520 --> 01:17:59.655 vacant residential properties back onto 01:17:59.679 --> 01:18:02.679 the residential market well I say that 01:18:03.120 --> 01:18:06.120 is a good thing because that's about a 01:18:06.800 --> 01:18:09.016 han right in a country as wealthy as 01:18:09.040 --> 01:18:12.040 as ours we don't want long-term vacant 01:18:12.719 --> 01:18:14.856 residential properties it's a very 01:18:14.880 --> 01:18:17.175 effective way of gathering data and 01:18:17.199 --> 01:18:19.175 intelligence and if the state government 01:18:19.199 --> 01:18:22.199 can use it to levy higher taxes and you 01:18:22.560 --> 01:18:23.976 this was the only time you'll ever hear 01:18:24.000 --> 01:18:26.215 me say this man because I believe in 01:18:26.239 --> 01:18:28.695 lower taxes the only high tax I believe 01:18:28.719 --> 01:18:31.719 is on particularly foreign owners that 01:18:31.920 --> 01:18:33.896 buy properties and lock them up so that 01:18:33.920 --> 01:18:35.736 people are living rough and I've told 01:18:35.760 --> 01:18:37.736 you the story of the lady that was 01:18:37.760 --> 01:18:40.215 living in crisis accommodation in Boxill 01:18:40.239 --> 01:18:42.135 the one-bedroom hotel room with two 01:18:42.159 --> 01:18:44.695 profoundly autistic children yet I walk 01:18:44.719 --> 01:18:47.175 my dog every morning walk past 45 brand 01:18:47.199 --> 01:18:49.655 new three-bedroom town houses that are 01:18:49.679 --> 01:18:52.679 vacant it's a national disgrace this is 01:18:52.719 --> 01:18:54.135 the way that we might be able to do 01:18:54.159 --> 01:18:56.056 something about it so please support it 01:18:56.080 --> 01:18:59.080 councilors 01:18:59.199 --> 01:19:00.936 thank you Council Barker councelor 01:19:00.960 --> 01:19:02.616 Simpson thank you Mayor just to 01:19:02.640 --> 01:19:04.376 follow on from Council Barker's very 01:19:04.400 --> 01:19:06.536 moving speech there nobody likes 01:19:06.560 --> 01:19:08.296 paying their rates during the 01:19:08.320 --> 01:19:10.776 elections I'm sure we all heard from 01:19:10.800 --> 01:19:13.175 people who didn't like their current 01:19:13.199 --> 01:19:14.936 level of rates but one of the things 01:19:14.960 --> 01:19:16.695 that kind of makes the system a little 01:19:16.719 --> 01:19:18.856 bit more bearable is that it's fair it's 01:19:18.880 --> 01:19:21.816 it's equitable and and therefore I do 01:19:21.840 --> 01:19:24.456 encourage people to read the report 01:19:24.480 --> 01:19:26.135 regarding differential rating for 01:19:26.159 --> 01:19:27.736 retirement villages and the way that 01:19:27.760 --> 01:19:29.736 that would unfortunately result in an 01:19:29.760 --> 01:19:32.135 inequitable rate system for the 01:19:32.159 --> 01:19:33.576 people of Whitehorse and we don't want 01:19:33.600 --> 01:19:36.296 that so I that's the first point that 01:19:36.320 --> 01:19:38.856 I'd support the second going to the 01:19:38.880 --> 01:19:41.880 vacant residential land issue is 01:19:42.800 --> 01:19:44.776 as councelor Barker said you know when 01:19:44.800 --> 01:19:47.800 people do lock up properties you know 01:19:48.159 --> 01:19:50.296 that is a disgraceful thing however for 01:19:50.320 --> 01:19:52.616 us as council to double up on the state 01:19:52.640 --> 01:19:54.376 government system is inefficient it 01:19:54.400 --> 01:19:56.856 could also lead to confusion amongst 01:19:56.880 --> 01:19:59.256 residents they could see themselves 01:19:59.280 --> 01:20:01.096 as getting double taxed as well which 01:20:01.120 --> 01:20:04.120 again goes to the equity idea so I think 01:20:04.400 --> 01:20:05.816 for all those reasons mentioned in the 01:20:05.840 --> 01:20:08.536 report us implementing our own 01:20:08.560 --> 01:20:10.776 system is not feasible however as 01:20:10.800 --> 01:20:12.536 councelor Barker alluded to what's the 01:20:12.560 --> 01:20:14.536 way to help deal with the solution or 01:20:14.560 --> 01:20:15.976 the problem sorry you know what solution 01:20:16.000 --> 01:20:17.736 are we putting on the table and that's 01:20:17.760 --> 01:20:19.175 why I support councelor Barker's 01:20:19.199 --> 01:20:22.199 amendments to this motion because we 01:20:22.320 --> 01:20:24.215 can't solve the problem of vacant 01:20:24.239 --> 01:20:26.376 properties but what we can do is help 01:20:26.400 --> 01:20:28.936 enable the existing system to be more 01:20:28.960 --> 01:20:31.736 responsive to the problem so that we 01:20:31.760 --> 01:20:33.496 can hopefully see those properties 01:20:33.520 --> 01:20:35.096 actually house people rather than just 01:20:35.120 --> 01:20:37.256 be investment vehicles for people so 01:20:37.280 --> 01:20:39.736 councilors based on that I I I urge 01:20:39.760 --> 01:20:41.096 you to please support these amendments 01:20:41.120 --> 01:20:44.120 and the motion as a whole thank you 01:20:46.159 --> 01:20:48.576 are there any further speakers to the 01:20:48.600 --> 01:20:51.600 motion councelor Gunn that was quick 01:20:52.080 --> 01:20:55.080 Mayor yes I fully support the 01:20:55.120 --> 01:20:57.175 amendment as been provided by councelor 01:20:57.199 --> 01:20:59.256 Barker now I've mentioned a couple of 01:20:59.280 --> 01:21:01.016 times and I know councelor Simpson did 01:21:01.040 --> 01:21:03.576 the same during the election just gone 01:21:03.600 --> 01:21:05.336 for local government we did a lot of 01:21:05.360 --> 01:21:06.376 door knockocking throughout our 01:21:06.400 --> 01:21:08.376 neighborhoods and it was astounding to 01:21:08.400 --> 01:21:10.215 see the number of vacant properties even 01:21:10.239 --> 01:21:13.239 in Terara ward now housing as we've 01:21:13.920 --> 01:21:16.296 discussed is not a local government 01:21:16.320 --> 01:21:19.096 issue per se neither has this report 01:21:19.120 --> 01:21:21.175 come to us suggesting that we have any 01:21:21.199 --> 01:21:24.199 real skin of the game in terms of 01:21:24.719 --> 01:21:26.536 being able to levy charges on vacant 01:21:26.560 --> 01:21:29.560 properties however we have demonstrated 01:21:29.600 --> 01:21:31.336 as Whitehorse that we are a community 01:21:31.360 --> 01:21:33.175 that really get behind the snaps and 01:21:33.199 --> 01:21:35.496 solve app it's a community that has 01:21:35.520 --> 01:21:37.816 embraced this for many ways of making 01:21:37.840 --> 01:21:40.056 improvements to our community and I see 01:21:40.080 --> 01:21:41.896 this as an excellent contribution that 01:21:41.920 --> 01:21:44.056 many residents who spoke to me and said 01:21:44.080 --> 01:21:45.655 what are they what's council doing about 01:21:45.679 --> 01:21:47.416 this property that's been left vacant 01:21:47.440 --> 01:21:49.896 for for 20 odd years and now we have 01:21:49.920 --> 01:21:51.816 very li limited capacity to be able 01:21:51.840 --> 01:21:53.336 to make some change on that but the 01:21:53.360 --> 01:21:54.536 state government do they've created 01:21:54.560 --> 01:21:56.536 their own legislation that they can levy 01:21:56.560 --> 01:21:59.560 taxes on vacant properties vacant not 01:21:59.679 --> 01:22:02.456 lived in properties so I fully 01:22:02.480 --> 01:22:04.536 support this councelor Baka and I 01:22:04.560 --> 01:22:05.816 know that the community will get behind 01:22:05.840 --> 01:22:08.135 it as well so I'm fully supportive 01:22:08.159 --> 01:22:10.856 thank you 01:22:10.880 --> 01:22:12.655 are there any further speakers to the 01:22:12.679 --> 01:22:15.336 motion there being no further speakers 01:22:15.360 --> 01:22:18.135 and no one has indicated that their 01:22:18.159 --> 01:22:21.159 speech was in against I will not have a 01:22:21.440 --> 01:22:23.736 right of reply and I will now seek to 01:22:23.760 --> 01:22:26.256 put the motion those in 01:22:26.280 --> 01:22:28.896 favor carried 01:22:28.920 --> 01:22:30.655 unanimously 01:22:30.679 --> 01:22:33.679 10.4 for record of informal 01:22:35.520 --> 01:22:38.215 yeah carried what's that so not carried 01:22:38.239 --> 01:22:41.239 unanimous 01:22:44.239 --> 01:22:46.056 do we need a division it's got good no 01:22:46.080 --> 01:22:49.080 no no i I called it yeah I called it as 01:22:49.280 --> 01:22:50.936 carried unanimously i think it was just 01:22:50.960 --> 01:22:53.256 the the the computer screen that 01:22:53.280 --> 01:22:56.280 councelor Barker had up that that had 01:22:57.440 --> 01:22:59.256 some assistance thank you for pointing 01:22:59.280 --> 01:23:01.655 that out much rather it right at the 01:23:01.679 --> 01:23:04.679 time 10.4 record of informal 01:23:05.360 --> 01:23:07.655 meetings of councelor before I seek a 01:23:07.679 --> 01:23:09.496 mover 01:23:09.520 --> 01:23:12.056 before I seek a mover council I always 01:23:12.080 --> 01:23:15.080 do it i always do it sorry the the 01:23:15.679 --> 01:23:17.896 councelor briefing of the 7th of April 01:23:17.920 --> 01:23:20.920 seems to be missing a a agenda item 01:23:22.239 --> 01:23:25.239 and I would just like that that is moved 01:23:25.760 --> 01:23:28.135 to the next meeting thank you rather 01:23:28.159 --> 01:23:31.159 than trying to make amendments today cuz 01:23:31.600 --> 01:23:33.336 normally we talk about the council 01:23:33.360 --> 01:23:36.360 agenda the week before and it's I can't 01:23:36.400 --> 01:23:39.400 see it on the on the list okay so sorry 01:23:40.480 --> 01:23:43.480 Mayor further to that the 10.4 the 01:23:43.600 --> 01:23:45.816 matters discussed on the 31st of March i 01:23:45.840 --> 01:23:47.496 know the integrated council plan 01:23:47.520 --> 01:23:49.816 candidate actions were carried over to 01:23:49.840 --> 01:23:51.496 that 7th of April meeting so perhaps 01:23:51.520 --> 01:23:52.776 they should be dropped off from that 01:23:52.800 --> 01:23:55.256 meeting because the 7th of April is 01:23:55.280 --> 01:23:57.175 when we discussed council plan it was it 01:23:57.199 --> 01:23:59.016 was held over yeah I think it was 01:23:59.040 --> 01:24:01.175 introduced but we decided to hold it 01:24:01.199 --> 01:24:02.936 over so I think that it was a topic that 01:24:02.960 --> 01:24:05.336 we started to consider so I was 01:24:05.360 --> 01:24:06.936 personally okay with that but thank you 01:24:06.960 --> 01:24:09.096 for pointing that out councelor Gunn so 01:24:09.120 --> 01:24:12.056 to I'm going to seek a mover only for 01:24:12.080 --> 01:24:15.080 the informal meetings of councilors 01:24:17.440 --> 01:24:20.440 for the 24th of March and the 31st of 01:24:23.199 --> 01:24:26.199 March and I recognize councelor 01:24:27.320 --> 01:24:30.320 councelor 01:24:30.520 --> 01:24:33.520 stennet as moving seconded mr may 01:24:34.000 --> 01:24:36.655 seconded is councelor 01:24:36.679 --> 01:24:39.679 Ellen given that the motion is 01:24:39.920 --> 01:24:42.615 procedural in not in in nature and we 01:24:42.639 --> 01:24:45.576 have heard about amendments to to the 01:24:45.600 --> 01:24:47.736 report already i'll now put the motion 01:24:47.760 --> 01:24:49.376 all those in 01:24:49.400 --> 01:24:52.400 favor carried unanimously 01:24:57.679 --> 01:25:00.679 I'll now go to the next item on 01:25:01.840 --> 01:25:03.695 the agenda is 01:25:03.719 --> 01:25:06.719 11.1 council delegate and conference 01:25:06.800 --> 01:25:09.800 seminar reports reports by delegates 01:25:10.639 --> 01:25:13.056 and reports on conferences and seminar 01:25:13.080 --> 01:25:15.896 attendance i remind councilors if you 01:25:15.920 --> 01:25:18.776 haven't submitted a written report for 01:25:18.800 --> 01:25:21.800 the minutes keep your verbal reports 01:25:22.199 --> 01:25:25.096 brief and just as a reminder this 01:25:25.120 --> 01:25:28.120 isn't meant to be for a general plug of 01:25:28.239 --> 01:25:31.239 events it's about delegate reports or a 01:25:32.400 --> 01:25:35.376 training conference or 01:25:35.400 --> 01:25:38.400 seminar thank you Deputy Mayor Cuts yes 01:25:39.920 --> 01:25:42.456 thank you very much Mayor i attended a 01:25:42.480 --> 01:25:44.615 meeting with yourself and the CEO the 01:25:44.639 --> 01:25:47.639 Eastern Region Group meeting on last 01:25:47.840 --> 01:25:50.840 Friday the 11th of April there are a 01:25:51.679 --> 01:25:53.896 range of items that we discussed but one 01:25:53.920 --> 01:25:56.376 was emergency management in the eastern 01:25:56.400 --> 01:25:58.695 region and this was set up following 01:25:58.719 --> 01:26:01.719 the 2009 bushfires which largely affect 01:26:01.920 --> 01:26:03.976 the Olympic Yara Rangers and Manningham 01:26:04.000 --> 01:26:06.296 but to have a coordinated response 01:26:06.320 --> 01:26:07.976 across all councils was something that 01:26:08.000 --> 01:26:11.000 we we discussed we spoke again about the 01:26:12.159 --> 01:26:14.135 infrastructure priorities across the 01:26:14.159 --> 01:26:17.016 region and shared services as well as 01:26:17.040 --> 01:26:18.736 procurement opportunities of working 01:26:18.760 --> 01:26:21.760 together and we also with discussed 01:26:22.239 --> 01:26:24.615 the draft eastern region group strategic 01:26:24.639 --> 01:26:27.639 plan 2025 to 29 there were a whole 01:26:28.880 --> 01:26:30.376 range of other things we discussed but 01:26:30.400 --> 01:26:33.400 we also spoke about the draft 01:26:34.560 --> 01:26:37.175 infrastructure Victoria 30-year strategy 01:26:37.199 --> 01:26:39.896 which a submission is being prepared at 01:26:39.920 --> 01:26:41.896 the moment and we'll send that around 01:26:41.920 --> 01:26:44.376 when minutes come out for that and I 01:26:44.400 --> 01:26:47.175 also had another went to a 01:26:47.199 --> 01:26:50.199 professional development workshop 01:26:50.239 --> 01:26:51.896 with yourself Mayor on the role of the 01:26:51.920 --> 01:26:54.920 Mayor in internal dispute resolution and 01:26:54.960 --> 01:26:57.960 that was held on the 4th of April and 01:26:59.520 --> 01:27:02.296 we had Graeme Emerson who's who was the 01:27:02.320 --> 01:27:05.320 facilitator he was excellent he 01:27:05.520 --> 01:27:08.296 talked largely about the increasing role 01:27:08.320 --> 01:27:10.695 of the Mayor in internal dispute 01:27:10.719 --> 01:27:13.719 particularly with the increased role in 01:27:13.840 --> 01:27:16.840 the 2020 local government act of the 01:27:16.960 --> 01:27:19.816 role of the Mayor as a key role model 01:27:19.840 --> 01:27:22.056 and somebody to assist counselors so we 01:27:22.080 --> 01:27:23.576 spoke about understanding the Mayor's 01:27:23.600 --> 01:27:26.135 role in resolving conflicts navigating 01:27:26.159 --> 01:27:28.175 the legal framework of dispute 01:27:28.199 --> 01:27:30.536 resolution and developing skills in 01:27:30.560 --> 01:27:31.376 early 01:27:31.400 --> 01:27:33.576 intervention as well as maintaining 01:27:33.600 --> 01:27:35.416 objectivity professionalism and 01:27:35.440 --> 01:27:37.175 confidentiality and it was an excellent 01:27:37.199 --> 01:27:40.135 session thanks Mayor that's all 01:27:40.159 --> 01:27:42.936 councelor Garn thank you Mayor two 01:27:42.960 --> 01:27:45.416 reports to provide to council here 01:27:45.440 --> 01:27:47.416 delegate reports the first being the 01:27:47.440 --> 01:27:49.096 metropolitan transport for that I 01:27:49.120 --> 01:27:51.256 attended with councelor Simpson in an 01:27:51.280 --> 01:27:53.496 online for we had an excellent 01:27:53.520 --> 01:27:54.896 presentation 01:27:54.920 --> 01:27:57.336 from hopefully councelor Simpson 01:27:57.360 --> 01:27:59.496 recorded the the doctor's name it was 01:27:59.520 --> 01:28:02.376 regarding the traffic related air 01:28:02.400 --> 01:28:05.400 pollution and the impact in specific 01:28:05.679 --> 01:28:08.296 with regards to high traffic zones 01:28:08.320 --> 01:28:10.376 especially where cars are left idle and 01:28:10.400 --> 01:28:13.400 the impacts on health relating to 01:28:13.840 --> 01:28:16.376 those with obviously it being a 01:28:16.400 --> 01:28:17.896 metropolitan transport for active 01:28:17.920 --> 01:28:19.496 transport so for walkers and for 01:28:19.520 --> 01:28:21.896 cyclists as well in integrated with 01:28:21.920 --> 01:28:24.695 traffic and the impacts of air 01:28:24.719 --> 01:28:27.695 pollution on on those active 01:28:27.719 --> 01:28:30.056 transportes the second report was 01:28:30.080 --> 01:28:32.536 from the Whitehorse Sport and Wreck 01:28:32.560 --> 01:28:34.856 for which councelor Stennet and I 01:28:34.880 --> 01:28:37.096 attended it was the first meeting of 01:28:37.120 --> 01:28:39.175 the new group as you'll recall from our 01:28:39.199 --> 01:28:41.096 last meeting we appointed new members to 01:28:41.120 --> 01:28:44.120 that group and the bianual cycle of 01:28:44.320 --> 01:28:47.320 appointees and we had some getting 01:28:48.320 --> 01:28:51.175 to know you activities as well as I 01:28:51.199 --> 01:28:54.199 guess we discussed that the interest in 01:28:54.320 --> 01:28:57.320 sport and recreation more broadly has 01:28:57.520 --> 01:28:59.816 quite significantly grown and that 01:28:59.840 --> 01:29:01.896 potentially the group itself the 01:29:01.920 --> 01:29:03.816 reference group itself may not have 01:29:03.840 --> 01:29:05.976 enough time to discuss the broad length 01:29:06.000 --> 01:29:09.000 of breadth of issues and we're 01:29:09.280 --> 01:29:11.256 considering some potential either 01:29:11.280 --> 01:29:13.256 subcommittees or other other ways of 01:29:13.280 --> 01:29:15.175 dealing with with that through our 01:29:15.199 --> 01:29:16.215 offices 01:29:16.239 --> 01:29:19.096 so that's all Mayor thank you 01:29:19.120 --> 01:29:21.416 councelor Simpson thank you Mayor as 01:29:21.440 --> 01:29:23.016 councelor Gunn said that we attended the 01:29:23.040 --> 01:29:25.736 the April meeting of MTF the woman 01:29:25.760 --> 01:29:28.215 who gave the presentation was Dr vicky 01:29:28.239 --> 01:29:30.936 Cotillis doctors for the environment 01:29:30.960 --> 01:29:33.016 and as as councelor Gunn said that she 01:29:33.040 --> 01:29:34.776 talked about air pollution which 01:29:34.800 --> 01:29:36.856 actually has a big impact on our 01:29:36.880 --> 01:29:38.695 communities especially those who live 01:29:38.719 --> 01:29:41.719 around big tunnels so for example 01:29:42.239 --> 01:29:43.736 what's going on with the Northeast Link 01:29:43.760 --> 01:29:46.615 and also the the inner communities 01:29:46.639 --> 01:29:47.816 that was one of the reasons they fought 01:29:47.840 --> 01:29:50.135 the East West Link it was because of 01:29:50.159 --> 01:29:52.536 things like PM 2.5 which is 01:29:52.560 --> 01:29:54.456 carcinogenic and and really damaging to 01:29:54.480 --> 01:29:55.976 your health so it was a really 01:29:56.000 --> 01:29:57.976 informative presentation other than that 01:29:58.000 --> 01:30:00.215 Mayor I I had to decline a few things 01:30:00.239 --> 01:30:02.215 due to being ill so I'm just going to 01:30:02.239 --> 01:30:04.135 plug people to please get your flu shot 01:30:04.159 --> 01:30:06.536 this year 01:30:06.560 --> 01:30:09.560 council Barker report man council Weller 01:30:12.320 --> 01:30:15.256 yes Mayor on 9 April I attended a 01:30:15.280 --> 01:30:17.496 leadership strategy session held with 01:30:17.520 --> 01:30:19.736 the Whitehorse Manningham Regional 01:30:19.760 --> 01:30:21.736 Library Board to develop the library 01:30:21.760 --> 01:30:24.760 plan for 2025 29 broadly we discussed 01:30:26.480 --> 01:30:29.480 our aspirations for WML the impact we 01:30:30.080 --> 01:30:32.215 want libraries to have on our respective 01:30:32.239 --> 01:30:34.615 communities and gaps and opportunities 01:30:34.639 --> 01:30:37.639 to focus on in the future before our 01:30:37.920 --> 01:30:40.920 session WML staff had been engaged and 01:30:41.120 --> 01:30:43.576 had many ideas and insights with several 01:30:43.600 --> 01:30:46.215 themes emerging these themes together 01:30:46.239 --> 01:30:47.816 with the board's input will be 01:30:47.840 --> 01:30:50.215 incorporated into the new plan which is 01:30:50.239 --> 01:30:52.296 expected to be completed in the coming 01:30:52.320 --> 01:30:54.936 months thank you 01:30:54.960 --> 01:30:57.736 councelor Allen yes Mr may sorry Mr may 01:30:57.760 --> 01:31:00.536 just briefly just the on library 01:31:00.560 --> 01:31:02.856 corporation connected was the audit and 01:31:02.880 --> 01:31:05.655 risk committee which was in very 01:31:05.679 --> 01:31:08.679 enlightening not as exciting as the 01:31:09.280 --> 01:31:11.576 audit and risk committee of council but 01:31:11.600 --> 01:31:14.056 nevertheless it it has the same sort of 01:31:14.080 --> 01:31:17.080 overtones and it's more risk than 01:31:17.440 --> 01:31:20.440 audit so everything is reasonably 01:31:20.639 --> 01:31:22.376 going well with the library 01:31:22.400 --> 01:31:25.096 corporation mr may more to follow on 01:31:25.120 --> 01:31:28.120 that no doubt council Martin no report 01:31:28.719 --> 01:31:31.175 Mayor councelor Stennet thank you 01:31:31.199 --> 01:31:33.016 Mayor just one report i attended the 01:31:33.040 --> 01:31:34.936 first sports rec network meeting of the 01:31:34.960 --> 01:31:37.576 year 3rd of April in my capacity as 01:31:37.600 --> 01:31:39.976 deputy chair the meeting was very 01:31:40.000 --> 01:31:42.536 very aly chaired by councelor Gunn it 01:31:42.560 --> 01:31:44.456 was great to welcome new newly appointed 01:31:44.480 --> 01:31:46.376 group members who together with the 01:31:46.400 --> 01:31:48.215 existing members bring a wealth of 01:31:48.239 --> 01:31:50.135 diversity and experience I'm looking 01:31:50.159 --> 01:31:52.296 forward to the ideas and recommendations 01:31:52.320 --> 01:31:54.856 that this group will offer to help shape 01:31:54.880 --> 01:31:56.456 better council decisions around sports 01:31:56.480 --> 01:31:59.215 and rec council 01:31:59.239 --> 01:32:02.239 Langford I attended the U business group 01:32:02.480 --> 01:32:04.376 for Whitehorse meeting board meeting 01:32:04.400 --> 01:32:07.400 last week on Tuesday we discussed 01:32:07.440 --> 01:32:09.976 many interesting things including the 01:32:10.000 --> 01:32:12.776 increased membership drive that they are 01:32:12.800 --> 01:32:14.615 currently running with a little bit 01:32:14.639 --> 01:32:16.296 of success which is great and we're 01:32:16.320 --> 01:32:18.296 seeing events such as Friday night 01:32:18.320 --> 01:32:20.456 drinks now have around 100 attendees 01:32:20.480 --> 01:32:22.936 which is quite a record for them i would 01:32:22.960 --> 01:32:25.496 also like to alert counselors and 01:32:25.520 --> 01:32:27.736 people listening and attending that 01:32:27.760 --> 01:32:29.655 there will be a women in business lunch 01:32:29.679 --> 01:32:32.679 being held on the 8th of May at the 01:32:32.800 --> 01:32:35.800 Romay rooftop in Middbar at Brick Works 01:32:36.800 --> 01:32:38.695 thank you middle Road thank you thank 01:32:38.719 --> 01:32:41.719 you Council Griffith may on the 25th of 01:32:42.239 --> 01:32:45.096 March I attended the first in-person 01:32:45.120 --> 01:32:47.096 Whitehorse visual art committee of this 01:32:47.120 --> 01:32:49.576 council term we welcomed several new 01:32:49.600 --> 01:32:52.135 members we acquired some art it was a 01:32:52.159 --> 01:32:55.159 very insightful experience for me and 01:32:55.520 --> 01:32:57.976 we looked a bit at the collections 01:32:58.000 --> 01:33:00.536 policy which has just returned from 01:33:00.560 --> 01:33:02.215 community consultation so I'm really 01:33:02.239 --> 01:33:05.239 excited to to look to the future of 01:33:05.280 --> 01:33:07.736 how we can promote art in the 01:33:07.760 --> 01:33:09.496 community and we looked through the art 01:33:09.520 --> 01:33:11.496 space gallery in the town hall i don't 01:33:11.520 --> 01:33:14.376 know if anyone's visited that some 01:33:14.400 --> 01:33:17.400 people nodding and it was a a great 01:33:17.920 --> 01:33:19.416 media to look forward to the next one on 01:33:19.440 --> 01:33:22.056 the 2nd of April I attended the White 01:33:22.080 --> 01:33:24.096 Horse disability advisory 01:33:24.120 --> 01:33:26.536 committee some feedback that came 01:33:26.560 --> 01:33:29.496 there were about ensuring better 01:33:29.520 --> 01:33:31.816 accessibility for people with disability 01:33:31.840 --> 01:33:33.976 at some events some that are council 01:33:34.000 --> 01:33:36.536 managed and some that go through the 01:33:36.560 --> 01:33:39.560 council permit process and about 01:33:40.159 --> 01:33:42.456 moving more so to requirements rather 01:33:42.480 --> 01:33:44.936 than suggestions or advice to some of 01:33:44.960 --> 01:33:47.736 the permit applications we had a self 01:33:47.760 --> 01:33:49.096 review as you know the committees are 01:33:49.120 --> 01:33:51.655 all going under a review and the group 01:33:51.679 --> 01:33:53.576 I'd never seen a group so keen to review 01:33:53.600 --> 01:33:56.600 themselves and so excited to do so and 01:33:56.639 --> 01:33:58.695 some just if I could take one piece of 01:33:58.719 --> 01:34:01.416 feedback was a strong desire for 01:34:01.440 --> 01:34:03.976 greater impact on council decisions from 01:34:04.000 --> 01:34:05.096 our committee and some of the 01:34:05.120 --> 01:34:07.496 information to flow from our committees 01:34:07.520 --> 01:34:09.816 to better inform council in the 01:34:09.840 --> 01:34:12.840 decisions we make here and also closing 01:34:12.880 --> 01:34:14.376 the loops we've done a lot of good work 01:34:14.400 --> 01:34:16.776 in community consultation with letting 01:34:16.800 --> 01:34:18.456 people know what happens at the end of 01:34:18.480 --> 01:34:20.456 that consultation process but bringing 01:34:20.480 --> 01:34:22.056 that to some of our committees too thank 01:34:22.080 --> 01:34:24.615 you Mayor 01:34:24.639 --> 01:34:27.016 in terms of my own report I attended 01:34:27.040 --> 01:34:30.040 the MAV master class and the ERG 01:34:30.480 --> 01:34:32.536 meeting both have been reported on by 01:34:32.560 --> 01:34:35.536 the deputy Mayor so I won't add to those 01:34:35.560 --> 01:34:38.560 remarks councilors I seek a motion to 01:34:38.880 --> 01:34:41.655 receive and note these reports happy to 01:34:41.679 --> 01:34:44.679 move me moved by councelor cuts seconder 01:34:46.320 --> 01:34:49.320 happy to a second may councelor 01:34:50.440 --> 01:34:53.440 Langford I'll now put the motion 01:34:54.800 --> 01:34:56.175 those in 01:34:56.199 --> 01:34:59.199 favor it's carried 01:35:01.800 --> 01:35:04.615 unanimously item number 12 confidential 01:35:04.639 --> 01:35:06.376 reports there are no confidential 01:35:06.400 --> 01:35:09.400 reports this evening item number 13 01:35:09.600 --> 01:35:12.600 close of meeting 01:35:13.000 --> 01:35:16.000 just pause one 01:35:26.920 --> 01:35:29.736 second just bear with me on something 01:35:29.760 --> 01:35:32.760 minor so coun so councilors the 01:35:33.920 --> 01:35:36.135 next ordinary meeting of council will be 01:35:36.159 --> 01:35:39.159 held on Monday the 12th of May 2025 01:35:39.840 --> 01:35:41.976 but I'm delighted to indicate that we do 01:35:42.000 --> 01:35:44.816 have a special meeting of 01:35:44.840 --> 01:35:47.840 council on Monday the 28th of sorry 01:35:50.960 --> 01:35:53.960 Tuesday 01:35:54.880 --> 01:35:57.880 hang on it's Monday the 28th of April at 01:35:59.360 --> 01:36:02.215 6:30 so I'm I'm getting multiple pieces 01:36:02.239 --> 01:36:05.239 of advice monday the 28th of April and 01:36:06.719 --> 01:36:09.016 the reason that we're running of that is 01:36:09.040 --> 01:36:12.040 for two for some notices of motion but 01:36:12.080 --> 01:36:15.080 also to release the budget for community 01:36:15.880 --> 01:36:18.695 consultation amongst some other items so 01:36:18.719 --> 01:36:20.936 I'm delighted to be able to mention that 01:36:20.960 --> 01:36:23.960 and that was in response to the 01:36:25.239 --> 01:36:28.239 the change from inform to consult on our 01:36:30.520 --> 01:36:33.256 budget so I now formally close the 01:36:33.280 --> 01:36:36.280 meeting at 8:36 01:36:36.600 --> 01:36:39.416 p.m and enjoy the rest of your evening 01:36:39.440 --> 01:36:42.440 and good night