CITY OF STIRLING

MINUTES





ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
15 JULY 1997



TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM SUBJECT/LOCATION/NAME PAGE

1 QUESTION TIME 1

2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 0

3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 0

4 APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE 0

5 ANY BUSINESS LEFT OVER FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING 0

6 QUESTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN WITHOUT DISCUSSION 0

7 ANY ORDINARY BUSINESS WHICH THE MAYOR WISHES TO PLACE BEFORE THE MEETING 0

8 PETITION AND DEPUTATIONS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS 0

9 LATE & URGENT BUSINESS - INCLUDING THOSE ITEMS WHICH COUNCILLORS WISH TO RAISE
AS URGENT BUSINESS 0

10 REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY SERVICES

LEISURE SERVICES

HEALTH

BUILDING

PLANNING

PLANNING

11 REPORTS OF OFFICERS 0

12 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN 0

13 NOTICE OF MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING IF GIVEN DURING THE MEETING 0

14 COUNCILLORS' INFORMATION FILE 0

* - Indicates Separate Attachments submitted with Agenda.
# - Item requiring special Council attention .

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC PLACE, STIRLING ON TUESDAY 15 JULY 1997 AT 7.22PM

Present:

Mayor

Councillor D C Vallelonga JP

 

Deputy

Councillor R M Willox

 

Councillors

D Boothman, J M Camilleri OAM JP,
T W Clarey, V A Cooke, J Copley JP,
R J Daniel, B R Ham, G Italiano, G Maio,
E S Martin, A A Spagnolo JP,
W M Stewart, T J Tyzack

 

Officers

Chief Executive Officer - M J Wadsworth, Deputy Chief Executive Officer - R A Constantine, Acting Executive Manager Works -B McGeorge, Acting Executive Manager Community Development -
S Johnson, Manager Administrative Services -
C Watts, Senior Administration Officer - C Evans

 

Public

11

 

Press

1

 

Guest

Mr George Strickland MLA Member for Innaloo

APOLOGIES

DECLARATION OF FINANCIAL INTEREST


Councillor Camilleri declared a Financial Interest in Item 10.1/CS3.

Councillor Maio declared a Financial Interest in Item 10.2/PL11.

Councillor Vallelonga declared a Financial Interest in Item 10.2/PL14.

Councillor Stewart declared a Financial Interest in Item 10.2/PL30.

Councillor Tyzack declared a Financial Interest in Item 10.2/PL45.

Councillor Spagnolo declared a Financial Interest in Item 10.2/B15.

ITEM: 1 QUESTION TIME

ITEM: 1.1

Ray Bender, Street Representative, Karrinyup Traffic Management Group

Question 1 Has the City of Stirling increased the amount it is prepared to contribute towards the Reid Highway from the $1.2 million previously nominated? Discussions we have had with the Minister for Transport indicated that they were seeking around $3.5 million. If a decision on this has not been made when do you anticipate it will be?

Answer 1 Council resolved on 4 July 1995:

"That in recognition of the community benefits that will stem from this project and the major traffic problems that will be created should the project not proceed prior to the opening of the eastern section of the Reid Highway, the City of Stirling will contribute $1.2M of Urban Roads Funds to the cost of constructing the changes to the connecting local road network."

It further resolved on 3 October 1995:

"That the Hon Minister for Transport be advised that as a result of the City's major commitment to arterial road enhancement and preservation projects over the next 10 years, it is unable to contribute any more than the $1.2M previously offered for the section of Reid Highway through the Carine area."

The Hon Minister for Transport has not made any official request to Council for a funding contribution to the construction of the western section of Reid Highway.

Question 2 Regarding the Traffic Management Study to be conducted for Karrinyup:'
May we have a copy of the successful tender, specifically the proposed Scope of Works and Schedule? If the contract has not yet been awarded when do you anticipate it will be?
We have attached a copy of a letter from Eric Charlton, The Minister for Transport, which indicates his expectations for the study and offers the assistance of Main Roads. You may wish to forward this to the successful Tenderer.

Answer 2 A copy of the brief to consultants on the proposed Karrinyup Area Traffic Study, as approved by Council, may be obtained through the City's Records Department.

A summary of all submissions will be included in a report which will be submitted to the Technical Services Committee of 22 July 1997.

It is anticipated that Council will approve the appointment of a consultant at its meeting of 29 July 1997 whereupon information in respect to the successful submission will be made available.

The Minister's offer of assistance is appreciated and will be conveyed to the appointed consultant.

Question 3 Could you clarify for us the following points regarding the roundabouts installed at the Francis/Davenport and Burroughs/Davenport intersections:

· At whose instigation were the works initiated?
· Who performed works?
· Have the works been payed for and by whom?

Answer 3 The construction of roundabouts at the intersections of Francis Avenue/Davenport Street and Burroughs Road/Davenport Street, was required as a condition of development approval for the redevelopment of the Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

The works have been carried out by the developer, at his cost with no contribution from the City.

Question 4 Could you please clarify the answers provided to questions submitted for the 1 July Council Meeting by Joe Ricciardone; President, Karrinyup Traffic Management Group.

Answer 4 1. Subject to the findings of the Karrinyup Area Traffic Study and Council approved priorities it is anticipated that some works may be able to be scheduled for construction prior to the end of December 1997.

2. Council did not have speed measuring equipment at the time in question hence cannot provide 85th percentile speed readings. The measured traffic volumes were:

Delawney Street (east of Odin Drive) - February 1994 : 4354 vpd
Cedric Street (south of Delawney Street - March  1991 : 1047 vpd

3. Advice from officers of MRWA indicates as follows:

· The configuration is a recognised traffic treatment as prescribed in Australian Standard 1742 pt.2 1994.
· All signage and road marking is to Australian Standards.
· This type of treatment is used commonly throughout Western Australia on both minor and major Arterial Roads.
· The crash rate at the intersection has decreased since the reconfiguration despite an increase in traffic volume.

4.The City has no reason to conclude that right turn movements performed at the intersection of North Beach Road/Everingham Street/Clement Drive would be in conflict with the provisions of Section 802 of the Road Traffic Code 1975. The intersection layout was approved by MRWA who, under the provisions of the Road Traffic Act, carried out the linemarking and signage.

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ITEM: 1.2

Dr Therese Fisher, 113 Cobb Street, Scarborough

Given the information we have provided for you tonight.

Given that there is no restriction on strata titling of mixed use developments in the Bylaws or the scheme text of this Council.

Given that our proposal complies in every respect of all requirements of your planning department who have already approved our plans for development.

Question 1 Can the Council please explain:

i) its objections to the strata titling;
ii) and assist us in how to overcome these problems without affecting my business investment.

Answer 2 The Mayor advised that a written response would be provided.

ITEM: 1.3

Mr Peter Boon, 25 Amethyst Way, Carine

Question 1 With reference to questions raised by Mr Peter Mooney at the previous Council meeting, could the Council please advise of an expected response time or date as none has been received to date (15 July 1997).

Answer 1 The Mayor advised that a written response would be provided.

ITEM: 2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

2.1 ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL - 1 JULY 1997

ITEM: 2.1

SUBJECT: ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL - 1 JULY 1997

Moved Councillor Spagnolo, seconded Councillor Clarey

That the Mayor sign the Minutes of the Ordinary meeting of Council of 1 July 1997 as a true and correct record of proceedings.

The motion was put and declared CARRIED.

ITEM: 3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Councillor Maio advised he had neglected to declare a financial interest in Item 10.2/F21 of the Council meeting on 1 July 1997.

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer advised the interest be recorded at this meeting and the matter would be looked into and reported back to the next meeting.

Moved Councillor Spagnolo, seconded Councillor Martin

That comments from Councillor Maio and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, be noted.

The motion was put and declared CARRIED.

ITEM: 4 APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Moved Councillor Spagnolo, seconded Councillor Martin

That Councillor Clarey be granted Leave of Absence from 22-29 July 1997 inclusive.

The motion was put and declared CARRIED.

ITEM: 5 ANY BUSINESS LEFT OVER FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

ITEM: 6 QUESTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN WITHOUT
DISCUSSION

ITEM: 7 ANY ORDINARY BUSINESS WHICH THE MAYOR WISHES TO PLACE
BEFORE THE MEETING PRESENTATION TO MEMBER FOR INNALOO - HON GEORGE STRICKLAND MLA

ITEM: 7.1 FILE: 0.4.3.3

SUBJECT: PRESENTATION TO MEMBER FOR INNALOO - HON GEORGE STRICKLAND MLA

The Mayor on behalf of the Council, presented a plaque to the Hon George Strickland in recognition of his efforts, to secure the boundaries of the City.