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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN

NOTICE OF AN ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

Dear Council Member

An Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Town of Bassendean will be held on Tuesday, 23 September 2008, in the Council Chamber, 48 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, commencing at 7.00pm.

MR GRAEME HAGGART

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

19 September 2008

A G E N D A

1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS

2.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

2.1 Questions Taken on Notice

Mrs Val Dreyer, 31 Naunton Crescent, Eden Hill

At the August 2008 Ordinary Council meeting, Mrs Dreyer referred to item 10.1.1 – Intersection of Broadway and Ida Street, and queried how many accidents had occurred at this location.

The Director Operational Services has provided the following response to Mrs Dreyer:

“In regards to the query regarding how many accidents have occurred at the intersection of Braodway and Ida Street . The statistics that are provided to the Town from Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) indicate that there were two accidents for the five year period 2003 to 2007. Anecdotally, there has been reports of several accidents during the first period of 2008 however, these will not be recorded on the MRWA crash statistics report until 2009.”

2.2 Public Questions

Members of the public who wish to do so may ask questions at this point in the agenda. A further opportunity is also provided later in the meeting.

3.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Apologies

Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein

4.0 DEPUTATIONS

5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1 Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 August 2008

It should be noted that Mr Ian McDowell, Manager Asset Services, was listed as in attendance at the meeting. Mr McDowell was absent from the meeting and therefore the minutes are required to be amended.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(a)

That the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held 26 August 2008, as amended, be received.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1(b)

That the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 26 August 2008, as amended, be confirmed as a true record.

5.2 Special Council Meeting held on 2 September 2008

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.2(a)

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held 2 September 2008, be received.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.2(b)

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on 2 September 2008, be confirmed as a true record.

6.0 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION

6.1 2008/09 Rates Incentive Prize Winners

The Town and a number of sponsors offer prizes to ratepayers who paid their 2008/09 rates in full within 35 days. The following winners were drawn by random selection by computer.

Unfortunately none of the winners were able to attend the Ordinary Council meeting.

NAME	ADDRESS	PRIZE
Padgett ROWELL	80 Parker Street Bassendean	TOB $500
Mr & Mrs COPE	33 Iolanthe Street Bassendean	TOB $500
Joseph TRUSSO	45 Bridson Street Bassendean	TOB $500
Mr & Mrs TOMINEY	Unit 2/22 Elsfield Street Bassendean	TOB $500
Mr & Mrs JONES	33 Padbury Way Eden Hill	TOB $500
Patricia CRAFT	36 Kenny Street Bassendean	TOB $500
Ms HOLLAND & Mr MACIUBA	3 Mitchie Crescent South Hedland	TOB $500
Mr & Mrs COCHRANE	35 Naunton Crescent Eden Hill	TOB $500
Bruchard Nominees P/L	93 Old PERTH Road Bassendean	TOB $500
Thomas HOARE	7 Northmoor Road Eden Hill	TOB $500
Mr & Mrs EDWARDS	39 Parker Street Bassendean	CBA $250
Mr DITTRICH & Ms SEEDY	30 Broadway Bassendean	Esplanade Hotel Overnight Package
Ms DEVEREUX & Mr GIRDLESTONE	9 Bradshaw Street Eden Hill	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Mr & Mrs ZOETBROOD	81 Guildford Road Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership

NAME	ADDRESS	PRIZE
Mr EVANS & Ms GRASSI	9 Shackleton Street Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Mr & Mrs BELL	27 Dorothy Street Ashfield	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Paul VAN KLEEF	11 Bassendean Parade Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
A SHARMA & P SHAW	11 Hobley Place Eden Hill	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Melanie TASCONE	20 Parker Street Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Leah WHITE	49 Seventh Avenue Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Mr & Mrs RYAN	30 North Road Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Johnny WARDLE	16 Wilson Street Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Mario PSAILA	74 Telstar Drive Morley	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Marcia SCHMID	27 Wilson Street Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Lance ROBSON	25 Kennedy Street South Hedland	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Mr & Mrs BOOTH	55 Chesterton Road Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
E H Holdings Pty Ltd	1 Alice Street Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Mr & Mrs KIDD	18 Clarke Way Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Tumasek Nominess Pty Ltd	5 McWhae Place Bullcreek	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Labrec Pty Ltd	49 Murray Street Bayswater	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Mr & Mrs KIDD	5 Drysdale Street Eden Hill	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Mr BURMAN & Ms VERRALL	37 Devon Road Bassendean	Swan Football Club 2009 Membership
Hilda HINCHEY	8/54 Freeland Square Eden Hill	WASO Double passes
Mr & Mrs O'DONNELL	12 Harcourt Street Bassendean	WASO Double passes
John DUTTON	14 Emander Drive Dianella	Catalano Seafood Voucher

7.0 PETITIONS

8.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

9.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

10.0 REPORTS

10.1 Standing Committee Meeting held on 16 September 2008

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(a)

That the minutes of the Standing Committee meeting held on 16 September 2008, be received.

Adoption of Recommendations En Bloc

The following information is provided to Councillors for guidance on the use of En Bloc voting as is permissible under the Town’s Standing Orders. The use of En Bloc voting is widely used by Local Governments as a time management measure and to avoid repetition in debate. Should Councillors wish to proceed with En Bloc voting then the following information and suggested motions are provided by the CEO.

Standing Orders Local Law, Clause 49 states:

A member may move a motion to adopt by one resolution, all the recommendations or a group of recommendations from a committee or several reports, without amendment or qualification after having first identified those recommendations, if any -

(a) which require adoption by absolute or special majority vote,

(b) in respect of which there is a disclosure of interest;

(c) which any member has indicated the member wishes to debate; and

(d) in respect of which any member has indicated the wish to ask a question or to raise a point of clarification,

and, each of those recommendations referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) shall be considered separately.

Standing Committee Minutes of 16 September 2008

The motions listed in the following Officer Recommendation were passed unanimously at the Standing Committee meeting held on 19 August 2008.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1(b)

That Council adopts en bloc the following recommendations of the Standing Committee of 16 September 2008, contained in the Ordinary Council Agenda – Items 10.1.9, 10.1.10, 10.1.11, 10.1.12, 10.1.13, 10.1.14, 10.1.15, 10.1.16, 10.1.17, 10.1.18, 10.1.19, 10.1.21 and 10.1.24:

Ordinary Council Item No.	Stand Comm Item No.	Item	Rec Number	Standing Committee Vote
10.1.9	10.9	Councillors Information Workshop held on 12 August 2008	SC – 16/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.10	10.10	Councillors’ Information Workshop held on 2 September 2008	SC – 17/9/08	Carried Unanimously 7/0
10.1.11	10.11	Bassendean Local Emergency Management Committee Meeting held on 20 August 2008	SC – 18/9/08	Carried Unanimously 7/0
10.1.12	10.12	Bassendean Youth Advisory Council Meeting held on 2 September 2008	SC – 19/9/08	Carried Unanimously 7/0
10.1.13	10.13	Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on 03 September 2008	SC – 20/9/08	Carried Unanimously 7/0
10.1.14	10.14	Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 August 2008	SC – 21/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.15	10.15	Accounts for Payment	SC – 22/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.16	10.16	Determinations Made by the Manager Development Services and Reported to Council	SC – 23/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.17	10.17	Implementation of Council Resolutions	SC – 24/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.18	10.18	Calendar for October 2008	SC – 25/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.19	10.19	Use of Common Seal	SC – 26/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.21	12.1	Notice of Motion: Cr Butler – Flying of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags	SC – 33/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.24	12.6	Notice of Motion: Cr Butler – Retaining Trees and Natural Flora	SC – 37/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0

Council is now requested to considered the balance of the Standing Committee recommendations independently.

Ordinary Council Item No.	Stand Comm Item No.	Item	Rec Number	Standing Committee Vote
10.1.1	10.1	Private Swimming Pool Inspection Program	SC – 3/9/08	Carried 6/2
10.1.2	10.2	Proposed Two Single Storey Grouped Dwellings - No. 38 Fourth Avenue, Bassendean	SC – 4/9/08	Carried 5/3
10.1.3	10.3	Proposed Land Disposal within Town Planning Scheme No. 4A Part lots 202 and 203 Hyland Street, Bassendean Proximity Interest	SC – 5/9/08	Carried 4/3
10.1.4	10.4	Local Biodiversity Strategy – Town of Bassendean, City of Bayswater, City of Belmont Declarations of Interest	SC – 6/9/08 SC – 7/9/08	Carried Unanimously 6/0 Carried Unanimously 7/0
10.1.5	10.5	Town of Bassendean 5 Year Bushland Reserve Management Manual Declarations of Interest	SC – 8/9/08 SC – 9/9/08	Carried Unanimously 7/0 Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.6	10.6	Draft Play Spaces Implementation Plan Declaration of Interest	SC – 10/9/08 SC – 11/9/08 SC – 12/9/08	Carried Unanimously 6/0 Carried 5/4 Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.7	10.7	Success Hill Reserve – Foreshore Access and Floating Fishing Platform	SC – 13/9/08	Carried 7/1
10.1.8	10.8	Extraordinary Election- North Ward until October 2009 Absolute Majority Required	SC – 14/9/08 SC – 15/9/08	Carried 5/3 Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.20	10.20	Appointment of Councillors to External and Internal Committees Absolute Majority Required	SC – 27/9/08 SC – 28/9/08 SC – 29/9/08 SC – 30/9/08 SC – 31/9/08 SC – 32/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0 Carried Unanimously 8/0 Carried Unanimously 8/0 Carried Unanimously 8/0 Carried Unanimously 8/0 Carried Unanimously 8/0
10.1.22	12.4	Notice of Motion: Cr Butler - Statutory Financial Reporting	SC – 34/9/08	Carried 5/4
10.1.23	12.5	Possible Transfer of Swan Location Lot 14072 to Rail Heritage WA Declarations of Interest Absolute Majority Required	SC – 35/9/08 SC – 36/9/08	Carried 4/2 Carried 4/2
14.1	14.3	Appointment of Acting CEO Confidential	SC – 38/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
14.2	14.1	Tendering for Stream Services Provision Confidential	SC – 39/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0
14.3	14.2	Sports Achievement Awards Confidential	SC – 40/9/08	Carried Unanimously 8/0

The following Committee recommendations are submitted to Council for consideration:

10.1.1 SC – 3/09/08 - Private Swimming Pool Inspection Program (ref DABC/INSPEC/2 - Kallan Short, Principal Building Surveyor)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.1

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council authorises the Acting Chief Executive Officer to commence prosecution against the owners of the following properties, unless the property owners satisfy the Town of their commitment to resolve the compliance of their pool/spa security within 30 days:

6 Devon Road, Bassendean;
40 Devon Road, Bassendean;
51 Hardy Road, Ashfield;
3 Seventh Avenue, Bassendean;
87 Penzance Street, Bassendean.

10.1.2 SC – 4/08/08 - Proposed Two Single Storey Grouped Dwellings - No. 38 Fourth Avenue, Bassendean (Ref: 2008-91 Michael Whitbread, Senior Planning Officer)

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.2

That Council grants planning consent for proposed two single storey group dwellings at Lot 57; No. 38 Fourth Avenue Bassendean, subject to the following conditions:

1. The street number being prominently displayed at the front of the development;

2. The issue of a building licence prior to the commencement of any on-site works;

3. All vehicle accessways and hardstand areas shall be paved and drained to the satisfaction of Council (Manager Development Services) prior to the occupation of the development;

4. The external face of the boundary walls shall be finished in face brickwork to the satisfaction of the Manager Development Services;

5. A detailed landscape plan being submitted with the application for a building licence which shows the location and type of existing and proposed trees and shrubs and lawns to be installed and shall include the verge area ;

6. The landscaping plan shall include details of the proposed watering system to ensure the establishment of species and their survival during the hot, dry summer months. Council encourages landscaping methods, which do not rely on reticulation. Where reticulation is not used, the alternative method should be described;

7. The landscaped areas being developed in accordance with the approved plan and maintained thereafter for a minimum period of 12 months following completion of the development and occupation of the dwellings (Development Control Unit);

8. All fencing visible from a street and/or public open space at the rear of the site shall be of masonry and/or timber construction and shall comply with Council’s Local Law Relating to Fencing 2005; and

9. The buildings hereby approved shall not be occupied until all of the conditions of planning consent have been complied with to the satisfaction of the Manager Development Services;

Footnote:

The applicant is advised to liaise with the Manager Development Services in relation to condition (d) above relating to the external finish of the boundary walls.

At the Standing Committee meeting, it was suggested that the item be deferred subject to the developer coming back to the Committee with a new design showing a minimum of one metre set back on the north and south boundaries of the property.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.2

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council defers planning consent for the proposed two single storey group dwellings at Lot 57; No 38 Fourth Avenue, Bassendean, subject to the applicant being asked to bring back new designs with a minimum of one metre set back on the north and south boundaries of the property.

10.1.3 SC – 5/09/08 - Proposed Land Disposal within Town Planning Scheme No. 4A Part lots 202 and 203 Hyland Street, Bassendean (Ref: Coup/ACQ-D/1 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.3

MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Klein, that Council agrees to sell part lots 202 and 203 Hyland Street, Bassendean to the owner of 27 Hyland Street by private treaty for the sum of $75,000, subject to the Department of the Environment and Conservation requirements being met on any amalgamation approval, at the cost of the applicant and the following conditions:

1. The owner of the adjoining land extinguishing the easement over lot 101 Hyland Street, Bassendean;

2. The land being amalgamated with Lot 100 Hyland Street, Bassendean; and

3. The land being settled within 6 months of the date of this decision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following request has been received from Mr Derek Crosby in relation to this item.

“I would like to request to the Town a right of reply to some of the lengthy submissions that were put forward at your recent meeting.

It is my opinion that a few of the statements made were not accurate And as I was there and involved at the time I think I need to be able to clarify some of the remarks.

Unfortunately I have a prior meeting on the day of your next meeting so I would like to ask if you can delay the discussions on this matter till your next monthly meetings.

I realise this is an imposition for you and I apologise, we would all like to see this finalised as soon as possible. Of course myself more than anyone But I would like to point out with respect the amount of time this has taken to date and the patience I have shown And now ask if the shire will return that patience until your following meeting”.

Council’s options are to either consider the recommendation coming forward from the Standing Committee or to defer the application until next month’ s round of meetings.

ALTERNATIVE OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.3

That Council defers consideration of the proposal to sell part lots 202 and 203 Hyland Street, Bassendean to the owner of 27 Hyland Street, until the October Standing Committee to allow the applicant to make a deputation to Council.

10.1.4 Local Biodiversity Strategy – Town of Bassendean, City of Bayswater, City of Belmont (Ref: CORP/PLANNG/1– Brendan Nock, Environment Officer)

At the Standing Committee meeting, Crs Piantadosi and Pule disclosed proximity interests in this item and requested that Council consider this interest to be a trivial, and allow them to participate in discussions and the decision making process and for Cr Piantadosi to preside over the meeting.

SC - 6/09/08

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.4(a)

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council agrees that the interests outlined by Crs Piantadosi and Pule are so trivial or insignificant as to be unlikely to influence their conduct in relation to the matter, and are also an interest in common with the Town, that they be allowed to participate in discussions and the decision making process and that Cr Piantadosi be allowed to preside over the meeting.

SC – 7/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.4(b)

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council:

1. Endorses the Local Biodiversity Strategy – Town of Bassendean, City of Bayswater, City of Belmont as a strategic tool to protect and effectively manage natural areas within the three local governments, and to provide a focus for future policy and management initiatives by the Town; and

2. The Local Biodiversity Strategy – Town of Bassendean, City of Bayswater, City of Belmont be released for community consultation for two months.

10.1.5 Town of Bassendean 5 Year Bushland Reserve Management Manual (Ref: ENVM/PROCED/1 – Brendan Nock, Environment Officer)

SC - 8/09/08

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5(a)

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council agrees that the interests outlined by Crs Piantadosi and Pule are so trivial or insignificant as to be unlikely to influence their conduct in relation to the matter and that they be allowed to participate in discussions and the decision making process and that Cr Piantadosi be allowed to preside over the meeting.

SC – 9/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.5(b)

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Council receives the revised Five-Year Operational Plan for Natural Areas as a tool for staff to ensure that bushland reserves within the Town are maintained and restored to protect and enhance their conservational, ecological and community values.

10.1.6 Draft Play Spaces Implementation Plan (Ref: PARE/MAINT/2 – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)

At the Standing Committee meeting, Crs Piantadosi and Pule disclosed proximity interests in this item and requested that Council consider this interest to be a trivia and allow them to participate in discussions and the decision making process and for Cr Piantadosi to preside over the meeting.

SC - 10/09/08

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6(a)

MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council agrees that the interests outlined by Crs Piantadosi and Pule are so trivial or insignificant as to be unlikely to influence their conduct in relation to the matter and that they be allowed to participate in discussions and the decision making process and that Cr Piantadosi be allowed to preside over the meeting.

At the Standing Committee meeting, some minor amendments were made to the Officer Recommendation as highlighted in bold below.

SC – 11/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6(a)

MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Council receives the Play Spaces Implementation Plan (draft) attached to the Standing Committee Agenda of 16 September 2008, subject to changes being put to the September Ordinary Council meeting relating to Anzac Tce Reserve and Pickering Park.

SC - 12/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.6(b)

MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Council

1. Endorses the Plan for the purposes of community consultation for a two month period;

2. Notes that the results of the community consultation will be presented to Council in early 2009, to assist with consideration for the final adoption of the Plan, and

3. Invites the Town’s Children and Family Services Committee to consider the Plan and make a submission.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Following feedback from the September 2008 Standing Committee Meeting, the Play Spaces Implementation Plan (draft) has been amended to provide for one teenager facility at Steel Blue Oval, Bassendean.

Within the Local Level Play Spaces category, a new sub-category has been introduced to provide facilities for the “10 -12 yrs” age group. See category descriptions below. The two other sites previously recommended for teenage facilities are now proposed to be upgraded to accommodate children aged 10 -12 years (i.e. Anzac Terrace Reserve and Pickering Park).

Age Appropriateness

Children’s physical capabilities, interests and play behaviour change with age. The greatest value will be derived from play opportunities which recognise appropriate skill levels and developmental milestones. Below is a brief outline of the play preferences and some design implications which relate to each age category.

Toddler (under 3 years)

This group enjoy the sensory experiences of play in sand, mud, water and dirt and the manipulation of loose elements from the surroundings such as leaves.
They experiment intensely within their physical ability and receive great benefit from exposure to a variety of stimuli.
They also enjoy small scale, physical activities such as stepping, climbing, running, swinging, rolling, spinning, rocking, pushing, pulling, moving under and over and activities with cause-and-effect experiences.
The scale of opportunities needs to be of appropriate size and height, e.g. toddlers will require smaller diameter hand grips than older children.
The use of ride-on and small wheeled toys along paths is popular.
Children of this age group will only engage in activities that they can see, therefore activities need to be located in clear sight lines.
Under three’s may not be able to perceive the implications of their behaviour, therefore hazards need to be predicted and provided for. For example, a child may climb too high, get scared, therefore requiring the carer to retrieve them.
Easy adult access needs to be provided for all elements.

Young Child (3 to 5 years)

This category are becoming agile climbers and are developing good balance and coordination.
Their language skills are developing, therefore enabling more social interaction. Play spaces which allow for group activities such as cubbies, boats and trains are therefore popular.
Imaginative play and pretending are popular and as such so are components which facilitate role play , including cubbies, boats and fire engines.
They will enjoy a range of physical challenges such as swinging, rocking, climbing, balancing and spinning.
They enjoy being able to manipulate elements within their environment such as sand, water, leaves etc. Places in which to play with these loose materials should be located away from the main traffic areas, so that the activities are not disturbed by more active play.
Open grassed areas for active play such as ball play, running and rolling are valuable.

Junior (5 to 7 years)

This group is becoming very coordinated and seeks more physical challenge. These children enjoy testing themselves physically.
Imagination and role play is still popular amongst the 5 to 7’s.
This age group will develop complex play incorporating more than one opportunity within the space, therefore careful consideration needs to be given to arrangement and placement of opportunities.
They enjoy taking part in construction and manipulation activities such as sand play.
They will venture into the park and interact with the wider environment much more than younger children, therefore opportunities within the wider area will be of value. This could be as simple as interesting planting, opportunities for balancing, places to hide and trees to climb.
Open grassed areas are valuable active play areas.

Intermediate (7 to 9 Years)

This age group is becoming more independent, although attendance at play spaces still requires adult supervision.
Physical motion such as spinning, swinging, rocking, climbing and gliding is popular.
Play also will take the form of small groups socialising, for example, two friends swinging and talking together.
Chasing and challenging and more boisterous games are popular.
Hard surfaces for ball games etc are popular.

Senior (10 to 12 Years)

This age group is more independent and may be beginning to attend play spaces without adult supervision. Safe routes to the space, facilitate this age group attending with friends.
Chasing and challenging and more boisterous games are popular.
Open areas for active play are valuable.
Play incorporating basketball and bike riding are also popular.

Teenager/Young Adult

This age group value their privacy and strive for independence. Provision of safe spaces to ‘hang out’ and socialise recognises their needs and helps to make them feel important and valued.
Parks located en route to secondary schools will become popular meeting places and should include quiet places from which to observe others or sit quietly and talk.
Location of teenager / young adult spaces should incorporate other focal points of social activity, for example a shop or a public transport connection point.
Spaces for ball games are valued.
BMX and skate facilities with advanced skill demands will be popular.
Equipment which provides rapid movement such as spinning, rocking, and that which is physically challenging will appeal to this age group.
They will also be encouraged to partake in activities which have a perceived risk, for example, climbing very high.

10.1.7 SC - 13/09/08 - Success Hill Reserve – Foreshore Access and Floating Fishing Platform (PARE/PLANNG/1 – Simon Stewert-Dawkins, Director Operational Services)

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council:

1. Authorises for the Recreational Fishing Community Grants funding – “Project R5088 Success Hill Reserve Fishing Platform and Access” to be returned to the Recreational Fishing Community Grants Programme in accordance to the Deed of Agreement;

2. Writes to the Swan River Trust and withdraws the 2008/09 expression of interest grant application for the Success Hill Reserve rehabilitation works associated with the access stairs and floating fishing platform;

3. Continues to finalise the detailed design and documentation phase of the Success Hill Reserve foreshore access and floating fishing platform and associated foreshore rehabilitation project;

4. Continues as planned and obtains development approval from the Swan River Trust, and Department of Planning & Infrastructure to remove the existing jetty and construct the Success Hill Reserve foreshore access, floating fishing platform and associated foreshore rehabilitation works; and

5. Lists funding for consideration in the draft 2009/10 Strategic Financial Management Plan to construct the Success Hill Reserve foreshore access stairs, floating fishing platform and associated foreshore rehabilitation works.

At the Standing Committee meeting, it was moved that this item be discussed further at a workshop.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.7

MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the Success Hill Reserve – Foreshore Access and Floating Fishing Platform item be workshopped at the next available opportunity.

10.1.8 Extraordinary Election- North Ward until October 2009 (Ref: GOVN/ELEC/2 – Graeme Haggart Acting, Chief Executive Officer & Michael Costarella Director Corporate Services)

SC – 14/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8(a)

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council notes that the date of the Extraordinary Council Election to fill the vacancy in North Ward resulting from the resignation of Cr Merfield will be held on Thursday 18 December 2008.

SC - 15/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.8(b)

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that Council:

1. Declares, in accordance with section 4.20(4) of the Local Government Act 1995, that the Electoral Commissioner be responsible for the conduct of the extraordinary casual vacancy election;

2. Decides, in accordance with section 4.61(2) of the Local Government Act 1995, that the method of conducting the election will be as a postal election; and

3. Approves an over budget expense of $8,500 in the 2008/09 budget to conduct the election

THIS ITEM IS TO BE PASSED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY VOTE.

10.1.9 SC – 16/09/08 - Councillors Information Workshop held on 12 August 2008 (Ref: – Patrick Quigley, Manager Leisure Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.9

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the notes of the Councillors’ Information Workshop held on 12 August 2008, be received.

10.1.10 SC – 17/09/08 - Councillors’ Information Workshop held on 2 September 2008 (Ref: GOVN/COUNCLS/2 - Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.10

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that the notes of the Councillors’ Information Workshop held on 2 September 2008, be received.

10.1.11 SC – 18/09/08 - Bassendean Local Emergency Management Committee Meeting held on 20 August 2008 (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET12 – Graeme Haggart, Acting CEO)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.11

MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that the report on a meeting of the Bassendean Local Emergency Management Committee held on 20 August 2008, be received.

10.1.12 SC – 19/09/08 - Bassendean Youth Advisory Council Meeting held on 2 September 2008 (Ref: GOVN/MEETCCL20 - Ayden Mackenzie, Youth Development Officer)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.12

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Gangell, that the report on the meeting of the Bassendean Youth Advisory Council held on 2 September 2008, be received.

10.1.13 SC – 20/09/08 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on 03 September 2008 (Ref: GOVN/CCLMEET13 – Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.13

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Pule, that:

1. The report on a meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting, held on 25 June 2008, be received;

2. Council endorses the proposal to call a public meeting for the wider community to learn about the advantages and processes involved in establishing a Community Bank in Bassendean; and

3. Council uses the responses to the survey on the unsewered parts of the industrial area in any lobbying strategy to get the area sewered.

10.1.14 SC – 21/09/08 - Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31 August 2008 (Ref: G042 – Michael Costarella, Director Corporate Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.14

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Brinkworth, that the:

1. Financial Reports for the period ended 31 August 2008, be received:

2. Investment Report for the period ended 31 August 2008, be received;

3. Statement of Outstanding Creditors’ accounts in the amount of $708,531.83 for the period to 31 August 2008, be received; and

4. Statement of Outstanding Debtors’ accounts in the amount of $89,328.53 as at 31 August 2008, be received.

10.1.15 SC – 22/09/08 - Accounts for Payment (Ref: G041 – Michael Costarella, Director Corporate Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.15

MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Elgar, that vouchers:

82371-82422 Municipal Fund – Commonwealth Bank

5825-5828 Trust Fund

3049-3326 Municipal Fund – EFT Vouchers

totalling $1,522,121.73 for payment.

10.1.16 SC – 23/09/08 - Determinations Made by the Manager Development Services and Reported to Council (Ref: G1018 - Brian Reed, Manager Development Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.16

MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Butler, that Council notes the decisions made under delegated authority by the Manager Development Services.

10.1.17 SC – 24/09/08 - Implementation of Council Resolutions

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.17

MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Butler, that the information on the implementation of Council resolutions be received, and that those recommendations recommended for deletion be deleted from the list.

10.1.18 SC – 25/09/08 - Calendar for October 2008 (Ref: G1128 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)

Some additions were included as follows:

Inaugural Children and Family Services Committee Meeting – Tuesday 14 October at 7.00pm.

Workshop – Success Hill Reserve – Foreshore Access and Floating Fishing Platform – Tuesday 7 October at 7.00pm.

A minor amendment was made to the Calendar to note that Tuesday 29 October, should read Tuesday 28 October.

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION - ITEM 10.1.18

MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Butler, that the Calendar for October 2008 as amended be adopted.

10.1.19 SC – 26/09/08 - Use of the Common Seal (Ref: G0416 – Sue Perkins, Executive Assistant)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.19

MOVED Cr Brinkworth, Seconded Cr Pule, that the report on the use of the Common Seal be received.

10.1.20 Appointment of Councillors to External and Internal Committees (Ref: CCNL/MEET– Yvonne Zaffino, Council Support Officer)

SC - 27/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20(a)

MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council appoints Councillor Butler to be Council’s delegate to the Audit and Risk Management Committee expiring on the next ordinary Local Government Election Day, unless otherwise indicated.

SC - 28/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20(b)

MOVED Cr Klein, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council appoints Councillor Klein to be Council’s deputy delegate to the Cultural Development Advisory Committee expiring on the next ordinary Local Government Election Day, unless otherwise indicated

SC - 29/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20(c)

MOVED Cr Piantadosi, Seconded Cr Klein, that Council appoints Councillor Piantadosi to be Council’s observer to the Stan Moses Pavilion Management Group expiring on the next ordinary Local Government Election Day, unless otherwise indicated.

SC - 30/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20(d)

MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council appoints Councillor Butler to be Council’s deputy delegate to the Eastern District Planning Committee expiring on the next ordinary Local Government Election Day, unless otherwise indicated.

SC - 31/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20(e)

MOVED Cr Pule, Seconded Cr Piantadosi, that Council appoints Councillor Pule to be Council’s deputy delegate to the North Metropolitan Region Recreation Advisory Group expiring on the next ordinary Local Government Election Day, unless otherwise indicated.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0

SC - 32/09/08

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.20(f)

MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Pule, that Council appoints Councillor Butler to be Council’s deputy delegate to the WALGA – East Metropolitan Zone expiring on the next ordinary Local Government Election Day, unless otherwise indicated.

TO BE PASSED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY UNDER SECTION 5.10 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES.

10.1.21 SC – 33/09/08 - Notice of Motion: Cr Butler – Flying of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.21

MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Gangell, that an officer report be prepared gauging community comment on the permanent flying of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags alongside the Australian flag. As the natural next step following the Prime Minister saying sorry, and to show our respect for the traditional owners of the land and proof of our conviction that we hold them as equals.

10.1.22 SC – 34/09/08 - Notice of Motion: Cr Butler - Statutory Financial Reporting

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.22

MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that an Officer report be prepared on what statutory financial reporting requirements exist and on how the financial reports can be presented in a simple to understand format, including variance reports.

10.1.23 Notice of Motion: Cr Elgar - Possible Transfer of Swan Location Lot 14072 to Rail Heritage WA

SC – 35/09/08

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.23(a)

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Stubbs, that Council rescinds OCM – 12/08/08 which reads:

“That Council continues to liaise with both interested parties, Railway WA and the Maltese Association to come to a mutual agreement on the best course of action on the land and a report be brought back to Council.”

TO BE PASSED BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY VOTE UNDER SECTION 5.25(e) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 TO REVOKE A PREVIOUS DECISION OF COUNCIL.

SC – 36/09/08

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.23(b)

MOVED Cr Elgar, Seconded Cr Butler, that Council requests State Land Services to make 2228m² of Lot 14072 available to Rail Heritage WA and seeks the written consent of the Western Australian Planning Commission to change the purpose of that portion of the reserve to Railway Museum.

10.1.24 Notice of Motion: Cr Butler – Retaining Trees and Natural Flora

SC – 37/09/08

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 10.1.24

MOVED Cr Butler, Seconded Cr Elgar, that an officer report be prepared on the Town’s powers to require developers and builders to retain as many trees and natural flora as possible on a block when developing, including the Town’s ability to call for replacement trees and fauna either on the subject property or in the local vicinity.

11.0 PUBLIC QUESTIONS & RIGHT OF REPLY

Members of the public who did not ask questions in Part One of Public Question Time will be heard first.

12.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

12.1 Notice of Motion – Cr Stubbs

Cr Stubbs has advised in writing that she wishes to move the following motion at this meeting:

“That Council considers, via a report from Officers, using differential rating prior to the setting of the 2009/10 Budget.”

13.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING

14.0 CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS

14.1 SC - 38/09/08 - Appointment of Acting CEO (Ref: Mike Costarella, Director Corporate Services)

This report is to be discussed with members of the public excluded from the Chamber in accordance with Sections 5.23(2)(a) and 5.23(2)(c)of the Local Government Act as it discussed a matter affecting employees and a contract which may be entered into.

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 14.1

MOVED Cr Gangell, Seconded Cr Elgar, that Council adopts the Standing Committee Recommendation as shown in the Confidential Report to the Standing Committee Agenda of 16 September 2008.

14.2 SC - 39/09/08 - Tendering for Stream Services Provision (Ref: GRSU/PROGM/5 – Greg Neri, Manager Youth Services)

COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 14.2

MOVED Cr Stubbs, Seconded Cr Butler, that Council adopts the Standing Committee Recommendation as shown in the Confidential Report to the Standing Committee Agenda of 16 September 2008.

14.3 SC - 40/09/08 - Sports Achievement Awards (Ref: COMR/AWADP/4 - Travis Moore, Recreation Development Officer

This report is to be discussed with members of the public excluded under Section 5.23 (2) (b) of the Local Government Act , in order to maintain the confidentiality of the names of the nominees.

15.0 CLOSURE

The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28 October 2008.