ORDINARY
MEETING OF
COUNCIL
MINUTES
23 FEBRUARY 2016
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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE
PORT PHILLIP CITY COUNCIL HELD 23 FEBRUARY 2016 IN ST
KILDA TOWN HALL
The meeting opened at 6:03pm.
PRESENT
Cr Voss (Chairperson), Cr Bond, Cr Horvath, Cr Huxley, Cr Stevens, Cr Thomann, Cr Touzeau
(6:04pm).
IN ATTENDANCE
Tracey Slatter Chief Executive Officer, Claire Ferres Miles General Manager Place Strategy and
Development, Vanessa Schernickau Acting General Manager Community Development, Fiona Blair
General Manager Infrastructure and Amenity, Chris Carroll General Manager Organisational
Performance, Brett Walters Manager Sustainability and Transport, Anthony Traill Manager Public
Space, Damien Dewar Deputy Project Director St Kilda Triangle, Cameron Brenton Coordinator
City Business, Dalique Knight City Business Development Officer, Peter Sagar Acting Executive
Manager City Growth, Dana Pritchard Team Leader Events, John Bartels Coordinator Sustainable
Transport, Kathleen Kemp Sustainable Transport Planner, Rod Apostol Business Technology
Manager, David Filmalter Chief Financial Officer, Joanne McNeill Acting Manager Asset Planning &
Property.
The City of Port Phillip respectfully acknowledges the Yalukit Willam Clan of the Boon Wurrung. We pay our
respect to their Elders, both past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to
this land.
1. APOLOGIES
Nil.
Cr Touzeau entered the chamber at 6:04pm.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Moved Crs Thomann/Horvath
That the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting of the Port Phillip City Council held on 9
February 2016 be confirmed.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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3. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Nil.
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4. PETITIONS AND JOINT LETTERS
Nil.
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5. SEALING SCHEDULE
Nil.
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6. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Dick Gross
Asked if the comments in the article ‘Noise complaint legal battle costs City of Port Phillip
$130,000’ that was in The Age on the 20 February 2016 regarding Council prosecuting
owners of two properties for noise pollution was accurate?
Asked what is the Council’s filtering system to make sure that noise complaints that are
made to Council are genuine before the council prosecutes.
The Mayor Cr Voss advised Mr Gross that his questions would be asked by a Councillor in Councillor question
time.
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7. COUNCILLOR QUESTION TIME
Cr Horvath
Asked if any sporting events were cancelled due to the Grand Prix this year and if so what
were they and why were they cancelled.
The Mayor Cr Voss deferred the question to Anthony Traill Manager Public Space who responded there are
two events that have been cancelled due to the Grand Prix changing their dates this year. One is the Iron
Man event and the other is the St Patricks Day Parade that would have been held in Port Melbourne.
Cr Horvath asked three follow-up questions
What financial cost has there been to Council by cancelling these two events?
What would have been the estimated number of visitors to the area at these two events?
What is the estimated economic impact and loss of trade for local businesses in the St Kilda
precinct if we were to estimate each visitor would spend between $10-$50?
Mr Traill responded that the total cost to council of cancelling the two events has been $35,000. The council
was estimating there would have been approximately 25,000 visitors for the Iron Man event and 10-15,000
people for the St Patricks parade.
The question regarding the estimated economic impact and loss of trade will be taken on notice.
Cr Thomann
Stated that Albert Park College are using the facilities at the South Melbourne Surf Life Saving
Club and some parents are concerned about the students having to cross Beaconsfield
Parade to get there.
Asked if a temporary 40kph school zone could be placed on Beaconsfield Parade while the
students are using the facilities at the Life Saving Club?
The Mayor Cr Voss deferred to Brett Walters Manager of Sustainability and Transport who responded the
VicRoads guidelines for introducing a school 40km/h zone include a criterion that states that School Speed
Zones apply on roads that have boundary gates for student access. The South Melbourne Life Saving Club
does not have a boundary gate for student access on Beaconsfield Parade. Decisions relating to changes on
arterial roads such as Beaconsfield Parade are with VicRoads as the responsible authority.
Asked how long Albert Park College intended on using the facilities at the South Melbourne
Life Saving Club?
Mr Walters responded he was not sure how long Albert Park College intends on using the Life Saving Club
for. The Mayor Cr Voss deferred to Anthony Traill Manager Public Space who responded the South
Melbourne Life Saving Club is currently in a concept design phase for plans to redevelop next year and they
are discussing this process and ongoing use of the facility with Albert Park College as well as all other users of
the site.
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Cr Voss
Asked Fiona Blair General Manager Infrastructure and Amenity to answer Mr Gross’s
questions regarding the accuracy of points made in the article ‘Noise complaint legal battle
costs City of Port Phillip $130,000’ from The Age .
Ms Blair stated it might be helpful to provide some background information and context into the
investigation as The Age article did not accurately reflect the situation.
The investigation commenced over 18 months ago when Council received ongoing noise complaints
regarding 2 adjoining properties. The noise was in the form of loud music, bottles breaking, yelling, singing
and general unreasonable behaviour from the tenants at the property. This occurred most nights of the
week and continued into the early hours of the morning.
While the Victoria Police have a role to play in noise complaints, in this instance it was ineffective.
The council’s Health Services Unit lead an investigation over 6-8 weeks, they formed the view that the noise
was dangerous to the complainant’s health, that it was ongoing and that there was a substantial degree of
interference with the use and enjoyment of the complainant’s land.
An Improvement Notice was served on the property owners requesting action be taken to effectively abate
the nuisance within 14 days. This notice was also ignored.
Following this, Council sought advice from its lawyers and evidence was gathered and charges were issued
against the two property owners. This matter went to Court and Council was successful in arguing its case
and the court found the owners guilty of three of the four charges. The occupant under the lease received a
minor fine and no conviction. Fines and costs awarded totalled $100,000. The property owners chose to
appeal the decision.
Subsequent to this, the properties where the noise was a problem had been demolished and Council’s two
main witnesses to the investigation no longer had a noise problem and were therefore not as willing to be
involved. The council decided it was better to settle as its two main witnesses were no longer supportive
participants in the process.
In the enforcement area in the past 18 months, Council has spent approximately $314,000 in legal fees
being for 47 cases that needed to go to court or VCAT, 14 of the 47 went to a contested hearing and 4
were large cases that took up majority of the cost. Council won all but one of these cases.
When Council does prosecute, it endeavours to gets back its cost’s, including legal fees and also receives
money from the fines that are issued.
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8. PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
Discussion took place in the following order:
8.1 St Kilda Triangle - Outcomes of Draft Masterplan Community Engagement and Next Steps
8.2 Port Melbourne Special Rate Renewal - 2016-2021 Intention to Declare
8.3 Long Term Market Applications 2016/17
8.4 St Kilda Esplanade Market Reference Committee Terms of Reference Amendment and
Committee Appointments
8.5 Council Submission to the Initial Consultation on the Victorian Cycling Strategy Update
8.6 Proposed Draft Car Share Policy 2016-2021 and Benefit Cost Ratio
8.7 Mid Year Budget Review 2015/16
8.8 Contract 1985 - IT Professional Services Panel
8.9 Outcomes of November 2015 Audit & Risk Committee Meeting and Appointment of
Committee Chairperson
8.10 CEO Report - Issue 21 February 2016
8.11 Stokehouse Lease
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8.1 ST KILDA TRIANGLE - OUTCOMES OF DRAFT MASTERPLAN
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND NEXT STEPS
The following speakers made a verbal submission in relation to this item:
Peter Holland
Stated he represents unChain.
Stated that unChain broadly supports the St Kilda Triangle Draft Masterplan, but they
believe there needs to be flexibility with the building envelopes, and it needs to be able to
be built in stages and Council needs to explore less expensive options.
UnChain believes that Council should be more proactive with identifying and approaching
potential tenants/operators for the site. Ideas such as a public/private funded gallery, an
ideas market or a convention centre could be looked into.
Dick Gross
Raised concerns about; the lack of funding for the $350M needed to develop the site, the
potential money that is currently leaking from the site and design errors with shadowing of
the foreshore.
Stated he believes if the National Gallery did become a tenant of the site they would want
control of the site.
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to:
provide a progress update for St Kilda Triangle Stage 2
receive and consider all submissions on the draft St Kilda Triangle Masterplan
note preliminary officer responses to community feedback on the draft Masterplan
(Attachment 3)
seek Council’s direction on the preparation of a planning scheme amendment; and
provide Council with a recommendation to finalise the Masterplan.
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Moved Crs Thomann/Huxley
That Council:
1.1 Notes the progress and outcomes achieved in the updated Project Timetable
(Attachment 1) and updated Roadmap for Co-Design (Attachment 2).
1.2 Receives and considers all submissions on the draft St Kilda Triangle
Masterplan.
1.3 Extends its thanks to submitters for their participation in the development of
the draft
St Kilda Triangle Masterplan.
1.4 Hears any persons or organisations wishing to speak to their submission on the
draft
St Kilda Triangle Masterplan.
1.5 Directs officers to finalise the St Kilda Triangle Masterplan in response to
submissions received, and incorporate an engagement summary and
implementation plan.
1.6 Directs officers to prepare design guidelines to assist with the preparation of a
planning scheme amendment for the St Kilda Triangle, for Council’s
consideration at a future meeting.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED.
Cr Bond requested a DIVISION.
For Against
Cr Stevens Cr Bond
Cr Huxley
Cr Thomann
Cr Voss
Cr Horvath
Cr Touzeau
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED.
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8.2 PORT MELBOURNE SPECIAL RATE RENEWAL - 2016-2021
INTENTION TO DECLARE
The following speakers made a verbal submission in relation to this item:
Paul Littmann
Stated he was there on behalf of the Port Melbourne Business Association (PMBA) which
he has been president for four years. Stated the traders in Port Melbourne are doing well
with low vacancy rates and a range of businesses.
Tabled a brochure of upcoming events in the Port Melbourne area, supported by PMBA.
Thanked the Council for their support with the Association.
Stated that the traders have had very positive feedback regarding the Christmas
decorations that were around Port Melbourne and have requests to keep them up all year
round.
Wanted Council to be aware of networking issues the PMBA is having with including the
service industries that are located above the retail outlets, into the PMBA.
Tony Hill
Stated that he was involved in establishing the PMBA over twenty years ago.
Stated he has done a lot of work with the traders and Council since PMBA was established
and has implemented improvements to the area for traders in that time.
Stated he hopes the support of the council will continue with the rate renewal.
Purpose
To commence the statutory process to renew the Port Melbourne Special Rate and Charge
Combined Scheme, for the 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2021 period, for the purpose of marketing,
tourism, promotion and business development of the Port Melbourne business precinct.
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Moved Crs Bond/Horvath
That Council:
1.1 Notes the letter received from the Port Melbourne Business Association
(PMBA) requesting the renewal of the Special Rate and Charge Combined
Scheme (Attachment 1).
1.2 Having otherwise considered all relevant matters, commences the statutory
process under the Local Government Act 1989 (The Act) to renew a Special
Rate and Charge Combined Scheme to and for the properties within the
defined Port Melbourne Business Precinct, such Special Rate and Charge
Combined Scheme is to raise a maximum amount of $260,000 per annum up to
a maximum of $1,300,000 in total for a period of five years, commencing on 1
July 2016 and ending on 30 June 2021.
1.3 In accordance with Section 163(1A) and 163B(3) of the Act, directs that public
notices be published in The Port Phillip Leader of the intention of Council to
declare at an ordinary meeting of Council to be held on 24 May 2016, in
accordance with the proposed declaration of Special Rate and Charge
Combined Scheme in the form of the attachment to this resolution
(Attachment 2) (Proposed Declaration of Special Rate and Charge Combined
Scheme) such Special Rate and Charge Combined levy to be for the purposes
of defraying expenses to be incurred by Council in providing funds to the
incorporated body known and operating as the Port Melbourne Business
Association and funds, administratively only and subject always to the approval,
direction and control of Council, are to be used for the purposes of the
appointment of a coordinator, promotional, advertising, marketing and business
development, all of which are associated with the encouragement of commerce,
retail and professional activity and employment in the Port Melbourne Business
Precinct.
1.4 Directs that in accordance with section 163 (1C) of the Act, separate letters
enclosing a copy of the public notice be sent to the owners and the occupiers
of the properties referred to in the Proposed Declaration attached, forming a
part of the Proposed Declaration of Special Rate and Charge Combined
Scheme advising of the intention of Council to declare the Special Rate and
Charge Combined Scheme at the ordinary meeting of Council to be held on 24
May 2016, the amount for which the property owner or the occupier (being a
person who as a condition of a lease under which the person who occupies the
property is required to pay the Special Rate and Charge Combined levy) will be
liable, the basis of the calculation and distribution of the Scheme and notifying
such persons that submissions and/or objections in writing in relation to the
Proposed Declaration of Special Rate and Charge Combined Scheme will be
considered and/or taken into account by Council in accordance with sections
163A, 163B and 223 of the Act.
1.5 Advises the Port Melbourne Business Association of the matters specified in
paragraphs 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 of this resolution.
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1.6 Authorises the Chief Executive Officer or delegate –
(a) to carry out any and all other administrative procedures necessary to enable
Council to carry out its functions under section 163A and section 163(1A), (1B)
and (1C) and sections 163B and 223 of the Act; and
(b) to prepare a funding agreement between Council and the Business
Association to formalise the administrative operations of the Special Rate and
Charge Combined Scheme, such agreement being to ensure that at all times,
and as a precondition to the payment of any funds by Council to the Business
Association, Council is, and remains, legally responsible for approving, directing
and controlling the expenditure of the proceeds of the Scheme in accordance
with its obligations under the Local Government Act 1989 to do so.
1.7 Directs that the agreement specified in paragraph 1.6b of this resolution will be
approved by the authorised officers of Council once the Special Rate and
Charge Combined Scheme is declared.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.3 LONG TERM MARKET APPLICATIONS 2016/17
The following speakers made a verbal submission in relation to this item:
Bryan Mooney
Stated he is the owner of the Little Mushroom Company.
Thanked the Council for having the Hank Marvin Market (HMM).
Stated that the HMM provides a happy and safe space for families.
Stated that Alma Park East was an unpleasant area to go to prior to the market being
there.
Kad Sali
Stated she is representing Space to Be Social Design, who creates networking
opportunities for new migrant and refugee artists.
Stated that the HMM provides a safe and welcoming space for their members to go and
meet up and network.
Peter Lane
Stated he is the owner of Beth Shan Preserves and sell’s his products at the HMM.
Stated the HMM is very professionally run and he believes majority of the traders at HMM
use produce from Victoria.
Carla Blatt
Stated she works for the HMM.
Stated that the location of the HMM was specifically selected to be as far away as possible
from existing markets, shopping strips and local traders, so not to impact on local
businesses.
Stated that the HMM was created with the intention to add to the local area and
community.
Stated that the HMM extended invitations to select local traders to participate in the
market before it was set up and established.
Stated that all sellers at HMM are from Victoria and carefully selected for their high quality
product.
Thanked Council for their support of the HMM.
Purpose
To present the report of the outdoor market Expression of Interest (EOI) evaluation and provide
recommendations.
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Moved Crs Stevens/Huxley
That Council:
1.1 Approves the application to extend Hank Marvin Market for 12 months on a
Saturday between 9am – 3pm at Alma Park East, until 31 July 2017.
1.2 Approves the application of Moon Flower Market on a Friday night between
5pm – 10pm, during the months of November 2016 and December 2016, on
the front lawn of St Kilda Town Hall.
1.3 Approves the application of St Kilda Twilight market on a Thursday night
between 5pm – 10pm, a total of ten markets during the months of December
2016 to February 2017, in O’Donnell Gardens.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.4 ST KILDA ESPLANADE MARKET REFERENCE COMMITTEE TERMS
OF REFERENCE AMENDMENT AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Purpose
This report is presented to Council to amend the terms of reference for the St Kilda Esplanade
Market Reference committee, and subsequently to appoint representatives to vacant positions on
the Committee.
Moved Crs Thomann/Touzeau
That Council:
1.1 Approves the updated Terms of Reference for the St Kilda Esplanade
Market Reference Committee.
1.2 Subject to 1.1, appoints Tom Corbett and Amanda Wignall to the St
Kilda Esplanade Market Reference Committee for the remainder of the
current Committee term (December 2016).
1.3 Notes that there will be a vacancy on the Reference Committee for a
Port Phillip community member for the remainder of the Committee’s
term.
1.4 Thanks all other nominees for their interest in taking an active role in the
Esplanade Market.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.5 COUNCIL SUBMISSION TO THE INITIAL CONSULTATION ON
THE VICTORIAN CYCLING STRATEGY UPDATE
Purpose
To seek endorsement for the City of Port Phillip’s submission to the initial consultation on the
Victorian Cycling Strategy Update (Strategy Update).
Moved Crs Stevens/Touzeau
That Council:
1.1 Endorses the draft submission, included as Attachment 2, to the initial consultation
on the Victorian Cycling Strategy Update.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.6 PROPOSED DRAFT CAR SHARE POLICY 2016-2021 AND BENEFIT
COST RATIO
The following speakers made a verbal submission in relation to this item:
Justin Passaportis
Stated he represents GoGet one of the carshare service providers within the municipality.
Discussed the benefits of having carshare within the municipality.
Commended the council on having a carshare policy and stated this Council is setting an
example for other council’s.
Stated GoGet has invested a sizable portion of its fleet into of street parking which could
help mitigate future Council costs.
Stated GoGet are committed to working closely with Council on their carshare policy.
Greg Giraud
Stated he is representing Flexi Car, one of the carshare providers within the municipality.
Thanked the council for their support of carshare and commends them on their carshare
policy.
Stated that he has been impressed with the level of quality of work done by the council
officers in regards to the policy.
Purpose
To seek endorsement for Council’s Draft Car Share Policy 2016 - 2021 (Draft Policy) to be
released for community consultation.
Moved Crs Thomann/Touzeau
That Council:
1.1 Endorses the release of the Draft Car Share Policy 2016 -2021 for community
consultation, included as Attachment 1.
1.2 Notes that a further Council report will follow the close of consultation, with
an updated Car Share Policy 2016 -2021 for adoption by Council.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.7 MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2015/16
Cr Thomann left the chamber at 7:29pm.
Cr Thomann returned to the chamber at 7:33pm
Purpose
To provide Council with an overview of the results of the mid-year budget review for 2015/16 and
obtain formal adoption of the proposed full year forecast changes.
Moved Crs Stevens/Touzeau
That Council:
1.1 Notes that following the mid-year budget review the organisation is projecting
a full year net cash surplus of $2.37 million which is $2.12 million more than the
budgeted cash surplus of $246,000. Operational budget savings of $1.61 million
including $726,000 in efficiency savings have contributed to the better than
budgeted cash surplus.
1.2 Notes that the Buckhurst Street land acquisition has been fully funded by a
corresponding transfer from its statutory Resort and Recreation reserve.
1.3 Adopts the proposed full year forecast for 2015/16 as outlined in the body of
the report and Attachments 1 to 3.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.8 CONTRACT 1985 - IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PANEL
Purpose
To present the report of the Tender Evaluation Panel for Tender 1985 – IT Professional Services
Panel and recommend the awarding of the contract to the following contractors:
Dimension Data Australia Pty Ltd (Dimension Data)
Terra Firma Pty Ltd (Terra Firma)
Generation-e Productivity Solutions T/A Generation-e (Generation-e)
Thomas Duryea Consulting Pty Ltd (Thomas Duryea)
Computer Systems Australia Pty Ltd (Computer Systems Australia)
FYB Pty Ltd (FYB)
Kapish Services Pty Ltd (Kapish)
Moved Crs Horvath/Thomann
That Council:
1.1 Awards Contract No 1985 to provide Information Technology Professional
services to Council to Dimension Data Australia Pty Ltd, Terra Firma Pty Ltd,
Generation-e Productivity Solutions T/A Generation-e, Thomas Duryea
Consulting Pty Ltd, Computer Systems Australia Pty Ltd, FYB Pty Ltd and Kapish
Services Pty Ltd for a three year period commencing 21 March 2016.
1.2 Notes that the projected contract sum will be approximately $454,545(excluding
GST) for each year of the contract or $1,363,636 (excluding GST).
1.3 Affixes the Common Seal of the Port Phillip City Council to Contract No. 1985
between Council and Dimension Data Australia Pty Ltd, Terra Firma Pty Ltd,
Generation-e Productivity Solutions T/A Generation-e, Thomas Duryea
Consulting Pty Ltd, Computer Systems Australia Pty Ltd, FYB Pty Ltd and Kapish
Services Pty Ltd.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.9 OUTCOMES OF NOVEMBER 2015 AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE
MEETING AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to bring to the attention of Council the matters addressed at the 19
November 2015 meeting of the City of Port Phillip Audit and Risk Committee and to appoint a
Committee Chairperson.
Moved Crs Horvath/Stevens
That Council:
1.1 Receives and notes the report outlining the matters addressed at the 19
November 2015 Audit and Risk Committee meeting.
1.2 Appoints Helen Lanyon to the position of Chairperson of the City of Port
Phillip Audit & Risk Committee meeting for 2016.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.10 CEO REPORT - ISSUE 21 FEBRUARY 2016
Purpose
To provide Council with a regular update from the Chief Executive Officer regarding Council’s
activities and performance.
Moved Crs Stevens/Touzeau
That Council:
1.1 Notes the CEO Report Issue 21 (provided as Attachment 1) including changes
to the project portfolio and against budget during December 2015 and January
2016.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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8.11 STOKEHOUSE LEASE
Purpose
To provide Council with an update on the Stokehouse rebuild and seek Council’s support to
request that the Minister for Environment Climate Change and Water approve a revised
commencement date for the previously supported 30 year lease with Stokegroup Pty Ltd.
Moved Crs Horvath/Bond
That Council:
1.1 Notes progress with the rebuilding of the Stokehouse and finalisation of a new
30 year lease between the Stokegroup Pty Ltd and the Minister for
Environment;
1.2 Agrees to minor revisions to the approved key terms to provide certainty to
Stokegroup Pty Ltd while protecting the community benefits negotiated and
endorsed by Council at its meeting on June 2015. Changes include:
1.2.1 revised start date from “upon the issue of a Certificate of Occupancy
for the new building”, to, “upon the signing of the lease by the
Minister”, which is anticipated in February 2016, and
1.2.2 minor consequential changes to accommodate the revised start date
and stay true to the original agreed terms e.g. commencement of new
rent to be triggered by certificate of occupancy, as opposed to being
linked to commencement of the lease;
1.3 Notes that Council is to become the Manager for the new lease and will collect
and retain rent paid under the lease;
1.4 Authorises the CEO to advance $590,000 of insurance funds, in addition to the
agreement detailed in the Deed, to enable payment of deposits for materials
ordered but not delivered on site yet;
1.5 Authorises the CEO or delegate to negotiate any other minor changes required
to finalise and execute the lease; and
1.6 Resolves to surrender the current lease at the same time that the new lease is
signed and dated by the Minister and authorises the CEO or delegate to
execute the surrender of lease document.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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9. NOTICES OF MOTION
Item 9.1
Moved Crs Touzeau/Stevens
That Council:-
1. Writes to the relevant State Ministers (treasurer, environment, major events, tourism,
and local MLA) reiterating its concern and disappointment at the annual damage to
Albert Park and interruption of normal park and sporting activities caused by the
installation, use and dismantling of infrastructure for the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the
substantial annual cost to the Victorian people of staging this privately owned
commercial event and further requests that it be advised of the cost of the 2016 Grand
Prix event, once it is known.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED.
Cr Bond requested a DIVISION.
For Against
Cr Touzeau Cr Bond
Cr Horvath Cr Huxley
Cr Voss
Cr Thomann
Cr Stevens
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED.
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10. REPORTS BY COUNCILLOR DELEGATES
10.1 Assemblies of Councillors
Purpose
The purpose of this item is to report to Council written records of Assemblies of Councillors at
the City of Port Phillip as required by section 80A (2) (a) and (b) of the Local Government Act
1989.
Moved Crs Thomann/Stevens
That Council receives and notes the written records of Assemblies of Councillors (attached) as
required by section 80A (2)(a) and (b) of the Local Government Act 1989.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
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11. URGENT BUSINESS
Nil.
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As there was no further business the meeting closed at 8:13pm.
Confirmed: 22 March 2016
Chairperson ________________________________________