WEBVTT 00:00:00.480 --> 00:00:02.776 councilors council officers Glen Eira 00:00:02.800 --> 00:00:04.696 residents and community members viewing 00:00:04.720 --> 00:00:06.775 our meeting this evening i would like to 00:00:06.799 --> 00:00:09.799 welcome you to the 30th of June 2025 00:00:10.160 --> 00:00:13.016 ordinary meeting of council there are a 00:00:13.040 --> 00:00:14.856 few items that I would like to mention 00:00:14.880 --> 00:00:17.095 before we begin this evening the first 00:00:17.119 --> 00:00:19.015 is a reminder to councilors council 00:00:19.039 --> 00:00:20.776 officers and member of the public that 00:00:20.800 --> 00:00:23.175 all mobile phones are to be switched off 00:00:23.199 --> 00:00:25.335 or placed on silent for the duration of 00:00:25.359 --> 00:00:27.896 the meeting our meetings are being 00:00:27.920 --> 00:00:30.536 live streamed to the community if there is 00:00:30.560 --> 00:00:32.215 a technical problem encountered during 00:00:32.239 --> 00:00:33.976 the meeting which prevents council from 00:00:34.000 --> 00:00:35.736 live streaming the meeting will be 00:00:35.760 --> 00:00:37.656 adjourned for 10 minutes to reinstate 00:00:37.680 --> 00:00:40.375 the live stream if the live stream is 00:00:40.399 --> 00:00:42.855 unable to be restored we will continue 00:00:42.879 --> 00:00:44.855 the meeting as this meeting is in person 00:00:44.879 --> 00:00:47.879 and being recorded council is not 00:00:48.000 --> 00:00:50.055 responsible for any data usage charges 00:00:50.079 --> 00:00:51.976 or technical issues that members of the 00:00:52.000 --> 00:00:53.976 public may experience in accessing 00:00:54.000 --> 00:00:55.736 council's live stream or recordings of 00:00:55.760 --> 00:00:58.136 meetings a copy of each of the live 00:00:58.160 --> 00:01:00.055 stream meeting is placed on council's 00:01:00.079 --> 00:01:02.535 website the day after the meeting thank 00:01:02.559 --> 00:01:04.376 you councilors we will now commence with 00:01:04.400 --> 00:01:07.400 the items on the agenda 00:01:07.920 --> 00:01:09.576 item one acknowledgement of traditional 00:01:09.600 --> 00:01:12.296 owners Glen Eira Council acknowledges the 00:01:12.320 --> 00:01:15.016 Boonwurrung Bunurong Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples of the 00:01:15.040 --> 00:01:16.856 Kulion Nation as traditional 00:01:16.880 --> 00:01:18.696 custodians of the land on which we're 00:01:18.720 --> 00:01:20.616 meeting and pays our respect to the 00:01:20.640 --> 00:01:23.256 Elders past and present we acknowledge 00:01:23.280 --> 00:01:25.176 and uphold traditional owners continual 00:01:25.200 --> 00:01:27.016 relationship to the land and waterways 00:01:27.040 --> 00:01:29.816 and extend our respect to all Aboriginal 00:01:29.840 --> 00:01:32.616 and Torres Strait Islander Peoples item two 00:01:32.640 --> 00:01:35.496 is apologies we do have an apology 00:01:35.520 --> 00:01:37.656 this evening so could I please have a 00:01:37.680 --> 00:01:40.055 mover and seconder for the motion that 00:01:40.079 --> 00:01:42.135 the apology from councelor Parasol be 00:01:42.159 --> 00:01:45.159 received and noted a mover councelor 00:01:45.520 --> 00:01:48.520 Karslake seconder councelor Daniel 00:01:49.439 --> 00:01:51.496 all those who support the motion please 00:01:51.520 --> 00:01:53.415 raise your hand 00:01:53.439 --> 00:01:55.816 that motion is carried unanimously thank 00:01:55.840 --> 00:01:58.775 you councilors we're now on to item 00:01:58.799 --> 00:02:00.936 three reminder to declare any 00:02:00.960 --> 00:02:03.256 conflict of interests councilors there 00:02:03.280 --> 00:02:05.095 is a requirement for disclosure of 00:02:05.119 --> 00:02:07.016 conflicts of interest to items listed 00:02:07.040 --> 00:02:09.416 for consideration on the agenda or any 00:02:09.440 --> 00:02:11.336 item that is considered at this meeting 00:02:11.360 --> 00:02:14.056 in accordance with section 130 brackets 00:02:14.080 --> 00:02:17.016 2 of the local government act 2020 and 00:02:17.040 --> 00:02:19.096 rule 85 of the Glen Eira City Council 00:02:19.120 --> 00:02:21.816 governance rules councilors are advised 00:02:21.840 --> 00:02:23.336 that should they have a conflict of 00:02:23.360 --> 00:02:25.496 interest councils must declare the 00:02:25.520 --> 00:02:28.056 conflict immediately before the item and 00:02:28.080 --> 00:02:30.295 state whether the conflict is general or 00:02:30.319 --> 00:02:32.376 material before vacating the chambers 00:02:32.400 --> 00:02:35.400 for the duration of the item 00:02:35.599 --> 00:02:38.599 we now have a procedural motion as we 00:02:38.640 --> 00:02:41.016 have councelor Young joining us online i 00:02:41.040 --> 00:02:43.096 will not move a procedural motion as 00:02:43.120 --> 00:02:44.935 this is a hybrid meeting the motion 00:02:44.959 --> 00:02:47.176 being that one where meetings are held 00:02:47.200 --> 00:02:50.200 in person the meeting can continue if 00:02:51.040 --> 00:02:53.416 the live stream of the meeting fails two 00:02:53.440 --> 00:02:54.935 considers the meeting to be adjourned 00:02:54.959 --> 00:02:56.776 for 10 minutes from the commencement of 00:02:56.800 --> 00:02:58.935 any technical problem where a counselor 00:02:58.959 --> 00:03:01.256 is participating virtually and three 00:03:01.280 --> 00:03:02.855 where a councelor is participating 00:03:02.879 --> 00:03:04.295 virtually and the meeting cannot be 00:03:04.319 --> 00:03:05.976 resumed within 30 minutes from the 00:03:06.000 --> 00:03:07.816 commencement of the technical problem 00:03:07.840 --> 00:03:09.495 the meeting is to be reconvened on 00:03:09.519 --> 00:03:12.519 Tuesday the 1st of July could I 00:03:13.040 --> 00:03:15.976 please have a second for this motion 00:03:16.000 --> 00:03:19.000 thank you Councelor Ragni I will now 00:03:19.599 --> 00:03:21.736 put this motion to the vote all those in 00:03:21.760 --> 00:03:24.760 favor please raise your hand 00:03:24.959 --> 00:03:27.656 that motion is carried unanimously 00:03:27.680 --> 00:03:30.135 we are now up to item four and we 00:03:30.159 --> 00:03:32.215 will commence the public participation 00:03:32.239 --> 00:03:35.239 we have received 00:03:36.239 --> 00:03:38.376 two registrations this 00:03:38.400 --> 00:03:41.400 evening thank you CEO we will have 15 00:03:41.440 --> 00:03:43.176 minutes for public participation with 00:03:43.200 --> 00:03:46.135 each submitter permitted 3 minutes at 15 00:03:46.159 --> 00:03:47.656 seconds prior to the end of the 3 00:03:47.680 --> 00:03:50.135 minutes you will receive a warning or a 00:03:50.159 --> 00:03:53.096 notice CEO I will now hand over to you 00:03:53.120 --> 00:03:54.696 to call forward the first public 00:03:54.720 --> 00:03:57.336 participation submitter thank you Mayor 00:03:57.360 --> 00:04:00.215 our first submitter is Christina Dushniak 00:04:00.239 --> 00:04:01.736 Christina would you like to come forward 00:04:01.760 --> 00:04:04.760 please 00:04:05.920 --> 00:04:07.816 thank you i'll just get you to push the 00:04:07.840 --> 00:04:10.616 button yeah perfect thank you my name is 00:04:10.640 --> 00:04:13.256 Christina Dushniak i'm a local resident 00:04:13.280 --> 00:04:16.215 of 20 years and also a member of GCAN 00:04:16.239 --> 00:04:19.239 Glen Eira Climate Emergency Action Network 00:04:19.519 --> 00:04:21.416 i'd like to talk to you tonight about 00:04:21.440 --> 00:04:24.440 your item 10.6 attachment one on page 00:04:25.440 --> 00:04:28.440 284 of tonight's agenda the draft 00:04:28.800 --> 00:04:31.800 biodiversity plan 2025 2029 00:04:32.880 --> 00:04:35.496 this draft biodiversity plan differs 00:04:35.520 --> 00:04:38.216 from the one the public received online 00:04:38.240 --> 00:04:40.615 when asked to submit feedback about it 00:04:40.639 --> 00:04:43.639 in that on pages 10 to 13 of the plan 00:04:43.680 --> 00:04:45.816 you have in your agenda here tonight 00:04:45.840 --> 00:04:48.136 there are actual descriptions of eight 00:04:48.160 --> 00:04:51.160 biodiversity hotspots in Glen Eira 00:04:51.199 --> 00:04:54.199 however these descriptions do did not 00:04:54.320 --> 00:04:56.536 appear in the online document on 00:04:56.560 --> 00:04:58.536 council's website provided to the 00:04:58.560 --> 00:05:00.936 community for feedback they only 00:05:00.960 --> 00:05:03.656 appeared as dots on the map on page 10 00:05:03.680 --> 00:05:06.680 of the draft issued online there were no 00:05:06.880 --> 00:05:09.880 descriptions for them had they appeared 00:05:10.000 --> 00:05:13.000 then as they do tonight in your agenda 00:05:13.280 --> 00:05:15.096 community members would have been able 00:05:15.120 --> 00:05:16.936 to provide feedback about the 00:05:16.960 --> 00:05:19.336 descriptions which for at least two 00:05:19.360 --> 00:05:22.360 sites are outdated and incorrect 00:05:22.880 --> 00:05:25.416 for example the description of Caulfield 00:05:25.440 --> 00:05:27.976 Racecourse Reserve which states that and 00:05:28.000 --> 00:05:30.856 I quote "Scattered grain from horse feed 00:05:30.880 --> 00:05:33.880 supports many birds." This has been this 00:05:34.160 --> 00:05:36.856 has been taken verbatim from the 2018 00:05:36.880 --> 00:05:39.880 Laura report called biodiversity in Glen 00:05:40.240 --> 00:05:42.936 Eira had the author of this description 00:05:42.960 --> 00:05:45.175 ever visited Caulfield Racecourse Reserve 00:05:45.199 --> 00:05:46.776 in the last few years they would have 00:05:46.800 --> 00:05:48.776 known that horses have not been stabled 00:05:48.800 --> 00:05:51.800 there for nearly four years 00:05:51.840 --> 00:05:54.216 the update to this Laura report 00:05:54.240 --> 00:05:56.455 commissioned by council from ecology 00:05:56.479 --> 00:05:59.479 Australia makes no mention of grain or 00:05:59.520 --> 00:06:02.296 horses and has a much more realistic 00:06:02.320 --> 00:06:04.216 description of biodiversity at the 00:06:04.240 --> 00:06:07.015 raceourse but the ecology Australia 00:06:07.039 --> 00:06:09.656 report is not cited in the descriptions 00:06:09.680 --> 00:06:12.056 in the agenda tonight 00:06:12.080 --> 00:06:14.376 similarly many of the other descriptions 00:06:14.400 --> 00:06:17.175 of Glen Iris hotspots are taken verbatim 00:06:17.199 --> 00:06:20.199 from the 2018 Laura report these are 00:06:20.560 --> 00:06:23.096 outdated and had the public been given a 00:06:23.120 --> 00:06:25.015 chance to see them when we were asked 00:06:25.039 --> 00:06:27.256 for feedback we would have responded 00:06:27.280 --> 00:06:29.576 about these hotspots and what has 00:06:29.600 --> 00:06:32.216 changed at each of them in the last few 00:06:32.240 --> 00:06:33.895 years 00:06:33.919 --> 00:06:36.776 what is confounding is why the authors 00:06:36.800 --> 00:06:39.096 of these descriptions were so ready to 00:06:39.120 --> 00:06:41.816 quote from the Laura report but not from 00:06:41.840 --> 00:06:44.295 their own recently commissioned ecology 00:06:44.319 --> 00:06:47.319 Australia update to the 2018 report this 00:06:48.319 --> 00:06:51.319 is a 70 page 75 page sorry 72page 00:06:51.919 --> 00:06:54.919 document from 2024 which gan has seen it 00:06:56.240 --> 00:06:59.240 takes the Laura report and aims simply 00:06:59.280 --> 00:07:02.280 to update its data it is a critical 00:07:02.560 --> 00:07:05.560 document long awaited by the community 00:07:05.680 --> 00:07:07.735 which should not be dismissed by council 00:07:07.759 --> 00:07:10.759 simply because it is imperfect i.e it 00:07:11.360 --> 00:07:13.416 contains some errors emissions and 00:07:13.440 --> 00:07:15.895 misquings but nothing that cannot be 00:07:15.919 --> 00:07:18.216 fixed up perhaps by some of the very 00:07:18.240 --> 00:07:21.240 experts it thanks for it thanks in the 00:07:21.440 --> 00:07:23.816 report for their input such as Tanya 00:07:23.840 --> 00:07:26.776 Spava Nyman from Care for Nature Glen 00:07:26.800 --> 00:07:29.575 Eira you all know from my email 00:07:29.599 --> 00:07:32.216 correspondence how GCAN has sought for 00:07:32.240 --> 00:07:34.216 the past year to bring the update to 00:07:34.240 --> 00:07:37.240 light to have council fix it up and for 00:07:37.680 --> 00:07:39.816 it to be used as a desperately needed 00:07:39.840 --> 00:07:42.840 backbone to any biodiversity plans today 00:07:44.240 --> 00:07:47.240 in summary I think it is unfair that the 00:07:47.520 --> 00:07:49.575 attachment you have you all have in your 00:07:49.599 --> 00:07:52.056 agenda tonight is not the same as that 00:07:52.080 --> 00:07:54.455 released to the community for feedback 00:07:54.479 --> 00:07:56.936 and at the very least I ask that the 00:07:56.960 --> 00:07:59.336 descriptions of each of the hotspots be 00:07:59.360 --> 00:08:02.360 updated before the plan is published 00:08:02.479 --> 00:08:05.336 thank you 00:08:05.360 --> 00:08:07.575 thank you Christina 00:08:07.599 --> 00:08:09.656 and our second submitter tonight Mayor 00:08:09.680 --> 00:08:12.056 is Helen Fisher 00:08:12.080 --> 00:08:15.080 thanks Helen 00:08:15.199 --> 00:08:16.696 i'll just get you to push the button 00:08:16.720 --> 00:08:18.295 which will turn the microphone on is 00:08:18.319 --> 00:08:20.696 that okay oh good thank you everyone my 00:08:20.720 --> 00:08:22.136 name's Helen Fisher i've lived in 00:08:22.160 --> 00:08:25.096 Glen Eira nearly my whole life um except 00:08:25.120 --> 00:08:27.735 for a couple of years so thank you um 00:08:27.759 --> 00:08:30.759 I'm also a member of GCAN as stated in 00:08:30.879 --> 00:08:33.879 the Glen Eira Biodiversity Plan 2025 to 00:08:34.080 --> 00:08:37.080 2029 executive summary and I quote from 00:08:37.200 --> 00:08:40.200 section 10.6 six of tonight's agenda the 00:08:40.320 --> 00:08:42.296 plan was shaped through two phases of 00:08:42.320 --> 00:08:44.616 community engagement and expert input 00:08:44.640 --> 00:08:47.495 from Ecology Australia resulting in 30 00:08:47.519 --> 00:08:49.976 targeted actions aligned to the four 00:08:50.000 --> 00:08:52.935 strategic goals one prioritize the 00:08:52.959 --> 00:08:54.375 inclusion of first peoples in 00:08:54.399 --> 00:08:57.399 biodiversity management two improvement 00:08:57.440 --> 00:08:59.255 improve understanding of Glen Eira's 00:08:59.279 --> 00:09:02.279 biodiversity three maintain improve and 00:09:02.720 --> 00:09:04.696 protect biodiversity 00:09:04.720 --> 00:09:06.456 four engage the community in 00:09:06.480 --> 00:09:09.336 biodiversity enhancement this expert 00:09:09.360 --> 00:09:11.815 input from ecology Australia is actually 00:09:11.839 --> 00:09:14.536 the long- aaited update to the 2018 00:09:14.560 --> 00:09:17.176 Glen Eira Biodiversity Report which 00:09:17.200 --> 00:09:18.856 council commissioned from ecology 00:09:18.880 --> 00:09:21.495 Australia we feel very strongly that the 00:09:21.519 --> 00:09:23.896 scientific data in the report must be 00:09:23.920 --> 00:09:25.576 reviewed and corrected as soon as 00:09:25.600 --> 00:09:27.976 possible by local ecologists and then 00:09:28.000 --> 00:09:29.815 the report must be published on the 00:09:29.839 --> 00:09:32.839 Glenra Council website it is crucial 00:09:33.040 --> 00:09:35.656 that all data from biological surveys in 00:09:35.680 --> 00:09:38.375 Glen Eira is correct because without this 00:09:38.399 --> 00:09:40.456 the correct understanding of Glen Eira's 00:09:40.480 --> 00:09:42.375 biodiversity and decisions about 00:09:42.399 --> 00:09:45.399 biodiversity improvement cannot be made 00:09:45.839 --> 00:09:48.616 all baseline and additional data must be 00:09:48.640 --> 00:09:51.576 correct so that correct future decisions 00:09:51.600 --> 00:09:54.600 can be made thank you 00:09:58.800 --> 00:10:00.456 Helen thank you thank you for your 00:10:00.480 --> 00:10:03.480 submission um I might just ask um Mr 00:10:04.080 --> 00:10:06.696 tillitson to provide some commentary in 00:10:06.720 --> 00:10:08.296 response to the points that both you 00:10:08.320 --> 00:10:10.856 Christina and Helen have raised this 00:10:10.880 --> 00:10:13.576 evening and then I'll hand back to 00:10:13.600 --> 00:10:16.600 the Mayor 00:10:18.959 --> 00:10:20.776 thank you very much for your questions 00:10:20.800 --> 00:10:23.800 and through the Mayor I'll touch off 00:10:24.240 --> 00:10:27.240 on all the points raised the first 00:10:28.640 --> 00:10:30.776 part in regards to the biodiversity 00:10:30.800 --> 00:10:33.800 hotspots the draft plan for consultation 00:10:34.320 --> 00:10:37.320 did identify the hotspots in a simple 00:10:37.360 --> 00:10:39.976 fashion but lacked the detailed 00:10:40.000 --> 00:10:43.000 descriptions during the refinement 00:10:43.120 --> 00:10:46.120 process post the U engagement it was 00:10:46.480 --> 00:10:48.456 decided to include more detail based on 00:10:48.480 --> 00:10:51.416 the 2018 report which had the most 00:10:51.440 --> 00:10:54.440 comprehensive information the 2024 00:10:54.480 --> 00:10:56.935 report did not cover as much detail on 00:10:56.959 --> 00:10:59.959 the hotspots so the 2018 data was used 00:11:01.200 --> 00:11:03.656 one of the key points I'll also 00:11:03.680 --> 00:11:05.656 highlight and we mentioned goal number 00:11:05.680 --> 00:11:07.176 two which is around improving our 00:11:07.200 --> 00:11:09.656 understanding of Glen Eira's biodiversity 00:11:09.680 --> 00:11:11.576 as part of the plan that's a key goal 00:11:11.600 --> 00:11:14.296 with a series of actions to go and find 00:11:14.320 --> 00:11:17.320 out more about our biodiversity across 00:11:17.360 --> 00:11:19.336 the municipality so that will include 00:11:19.360 --> 00:11:21.736 further studies and further um 00:11:21.760 --> 00:11:23.576 investment in in improving that 00:11:23.600 --> 00:11:26.456 knowledge 00:11:26.480 --> 00:11:29.480 and to the second point and 00:11:29.920 --> 00:11:32.456 questions um this also relates to goal 00:11:32.480 --> 00:11:34.136 four as part of the plan which is to 00:11:34.160 --> 00:11:36.136 engage the community in biod diversity 00:11:36.160 --> 00:11:38.456 enhancement that's one of the key 00:11:38.480 --> 00:11:41.480 outcomes from those reports and from the 00:11:42.079 --> 00:11:44.456 community consultation and something 00:11:44.480 --> 00:11:45.495 that we're really looking forward to 00:11:45.519 --> 00:11:48.519 getting to do and we have invited 00:11:49.839 --> 00:11:52.776 GCAN to provide further information u 00:11:52.800 --> 00:11:55.016 which can update those reports and then 00:11:55.040 --> 00:11:56.776 we can publish an information for the 00:11:56.800 --> 00:11:58.616 community 00:11:58.640 --> 00:12:01.640 thank you Mayor thank you Mr Phillips 00:12:02.640 --> 00:12:05.640 back to you Mayor 00:12:05.839 --> 00:12:08.696 thank you CEO item five on the agenda 00:12:08.720 --> 00:12:10.536 is written public questions to council 00:12:10.560 --> 00:12:13.255 and we have received two for this e 00:12:13.279 --> 00:12:15.736 evening's council meeting co I will now 00:12:15.760 --> 00:12:17.336 hand over to you to read out the written 00:12:17.360 --> 00:12:18.935 public question and then hand to the 00:12:18.959 --> 00:12:21.815 relevant director to answer 00:12:21.839 --> 00:12:24.839 thank you Mayor and Mr Tillotson will 00:12:26.720 --> 00:12:28.615 respond to both of these questions as 00:12:28.639 --> 00:12:31.336 well so um we have two questions this 00:12:31.360 --> 00:12:33.815 evening from Mr Neil Freeman of Caulfield 00:12:33.839 --> 00:12:36.216 Neil's first question I might ask both 00:12:36.240 --> 00:12:38.536 the questions actually at the one time 00:12:38.560 --> 00:12:40.296 so his first question is how much money 00:12:40.320 --> 00:12:42.296 does council expend each year in 00:12:42.320 --> 00:12:45.320 repairing the damage caused by Melia 00:12:45.680 --> 00:12:48.680 Asurak white cedar trees and his 00:12:49.600 --> 00:12:51.416 second question is there's a hazardous 00:12:51.440 --> 00:12:53.656 tree as defined by the city of Glen Eira 00:12:53.680 --> 00:12:56.680 street tree removal policy 2007 located 00:12:57.440 --> 00:12:59.656 in the nature strip outside of 33 00:12:59.680 --> 00:13:01.976 Newstead Street when will council remove 00:13:02.000 --> 00:13:04.136 it Mr Tillotson would you like to respond 00:13:04.160 --> 00:13:07.160 to Mr Freeman's two questions thank you 00:13:08.800 --> 00:13:10.615 thank you Mr Freeman for both your 00:13:10.639 --> 00:13:13.639 questions and through the Mayor 00:13:13.839 --> 00:13:16.136 council doesn't record figures on how 00:13:16.160 --> 00:13:18.136 much money is spent on the maintenance 00:13:18.160 --> 00:13:20.536 of specific tree species within the 00:13:20.560 --> 00:13:23.560 municipality council does invest around 00:13:23.680 --> 00:13:25.656 $4.2 2 million per year in the 00:13:25.680 --> 00:13:27.416 management replacement and protection of 00:13:27.440 --> 00:13:30.440 trees and around $1.9 million per year 00:13:30.720 --> 00:13:33.720 on our footpath maintenance and renewals 00:13:34.320 --> 00:13:37.320 and to your second question 00:13:37.760 --> 00:13:40.760 um the tree in question um in the N 00:13:41.120 --> 00:13:42.536 located in the nature strip at 33 00:13:42.560 --> 00:13:45.560 Newstead Street um was recently been 00:13:45.600 --> 00:13:47.416 assessed by council's argicultural 00:13:47.440 --> 00:13:50.440 officers has been grant been graded as 00:13:50.480 --> 00:13:52.696 having fair overall condition and 00:13:52.720 --> 00:13:54.375 therefore is not classified as a 00:13:54.399 --> 00:13:56.216 hazardous tree under the street tree 00:13:56.240 --> 00:13:59.175 removal policy and therefore there is no 00:13:59.199 --> 00:14:01.016 intention to remove the tree at this 00:14:01.040 --> 00:14:03.656 point in time thank you Mayor thank you 00:14:03.680 --> 00:14:06.680 Mr Tillotson 00:14:09.920 --> 00:14:12.856 thank you Mr Tillotson we are now up to 00:14:12.880 --> 00:14:15.880 items 66 6.1 confirmation of minutes of 00:14:16.880 --> 00:14:18.536 meetings or meetings and the 00:14:18.560 --> 00:14:19.896 recommendation is that the minutes of 00:14:19.920 --> 00:14:21.736 the ordinary council meeting held on the 00:14:21.760 --> 00:14:24.760 10th of June 2025 be confirmed someone 00:14:24.880 --> 00:14:27.175 like to move this motion thank you K 00:14:27.199 --> 00:14:29.416 thank you councelor Essakoff for seconding 00:14:29.440 --> 00:14:32.440 the motion councelor RimRimbaldo as printed 00:14:33.600 --> 00:14:35.255 as printed Mayor thank you thank you 00:14:35.279 --> 00:14:36.696 i'll hand over to you to make a few 00:14:36.720 --> 00:14:39.720 comments yeah nothing to add thank you 00:14:40.240 --> 00:14:43.240 councelor Esakoff nothing to add would 00:14:43.920 --> 00:14:46.536 anyone like to speak against the motion 00:14:46.560 --> 00:14:48.296 would anyone else like to speak on the 00:14:48.320 --> 00:14:50.055 motion 00:14:50.079 --> 00:14:51.976 that case councelor Rimbaldo I hand back to 00:14:52.000 --> 00:14:55.000 you to sum up nothing to add thank you 00:14:55.839 --> 00:14:57.896 thank you councilors I'll now put 00:14:57.920 --> 00:15:00.216 this item to the vote if you are in 00:15:00.240 --> 00:15:03.240 support please raise your hand 00:15:03.839 --> 00:15:06.776 that motion is carried unanimously thank 00:15:06.800 --> 00:15:09.800 you councilors item seven is reception 00:15:10.079 --> 00:15:11.495 and reading of petitions and joint 00:15:11.519 --> 00:15:13.255 letters as there are no petitions or 00:15:13.279 --> 00:15:14.935 joint letters to be made we will proceed 00:15:14.959 --> 00:15:17.959 to item eight of the agenda item eight 00:15:18.079 --> 00:15:21.016 is reports by delegates appointed by 00:15:21.040 --> 00:15:22.536 council of various organizations and 00:15:22.560 --> 00:15:24.935 there are two reports by delegates which 00:15:24.959 --> 00:15:26.856 have been submitted for an update this 00:15:26.880 --> 00:15:28.696 evening so I will call on each of you in 00:15:28.720 --> 00:15:31.016 turn councelor Rimbaldo you submitted a 00:15:31.040 --> 00:15:32.456 report on the agenda for the audit and 00:15:32.480 --> 00:15:33.896 risk committee would you like to speak 00:15:33.920 --> 00:15:35.976 to this submission 00:15:36.000 --> 00:15:38.456 yes thank you i'll just read the report 00:15:38.480 --> 00:15:41.175 out at the audit and risk committee 00:15:41.199 --> 00:15:44.199 meeting on the 30th of May 2025 the 00:15:44.240 --> 00:15:45.976 committee had a wide ranging and 00:15:46.000 --> 00:15:48.375 productive discussion on several 00:15:48.399 --> 00:15:51.399 important areas we reviewed council's 00:15:51.519 --> 00:15:54.519 risk management frame risk management 00:15:54.560 --> 00:15:57.560 framework and action plan including how 00:15:57.839 --> 00:16:00.839 we manage and respond to key strategic 00:16:01.279 --> 00:16:04.279 risks there was a strong focus on risks 00:16:04.800 --> 00:16:06.375 identified within the community 00:16:06.399 --> 00:16:08.935 well-being directorate and the library's 00:16:08.959 --> 00:16:11.959 arts and cultural team the draft 00:16:12.079 --> 00:16:15.079 internal audit plan for 2025 was tabled 00:16:15.920 --> 00:16:18.136 highlighting priority areas for the 00:16:18.160 --> 00:16:21.016 coming year the committee also looked at 00:16:21.040 --> 00:16:23.815 the outcomes of recent internal audits 00:16:23.839 --> 00:16:25.976 which covered areas such as cyber 00:16:26.000 --> 00:16:29.000 security council's phone systems project 00:16:29.600 --> 00:16:32.600 and immunization services as we near the 00:16:33.279 --> 00:16:35.656 end of the financial year attention 00:16:35.680 --> 00:16:37.495 turned to preparations for closing the 00:16:37.519 --> 00:16:40.519 2024 2025 accounts with early planning 00:16:40.800 --> 00:16:43.800 underway to ensure a smooth process 00:16:44.399 --> 00:16:46.776 this meeting was also the last audit and 00:16:46.800 --> 00:16:49.255 risk committee meeting for our CEO 00:16:49.279 --> 00:16:52.136 Rebecca McKenzie the Mayor and chair 00:16:52.160 --> 00:16:54.136 both thanked her for her exceptional 00:16:54.160 --> 00:16:56.856 leadership and service and pay tribute 00:16:56.880 --> 00:16:59.416 to the strength and reputation of 00:16:59.440 --> 00:17:02.440 Glen Eira under her guidance finally I 00:17:02.959 --> 00:17:05.096 want to thank council's management team 00:17:05.120 --> 00:17:07.895 for their continued professionalism the 00:17:07.919 --> 00:17:10.136 reports provided to the committees are 00:17:10.160 --> 00:17:13.160 always clear well prepared and make our 00:17:13.439 --> 00:17:16.439 job a lot easier thank you 00:17:17.199 --> 00:17:19.256 thank you councelor Rimbaldo councelor 00:17:19.280 --> 00:17:21.015 Jiang you submitted a report on the 00:17:21.039 --> 00:17:22.856 Municipal Association of Victoria board 00:17:22.880 --> 00:17:24.535 meeting would you like to speak to this 00:17:24.559 --> 00:17:27.559 submission yes thank you madame Mayor um 00:17:27.760 --> 00:17:30.056 as the inner metropolitan southeast 00:17:30.080 --> 00:17:32.616 regional representative I attended the 00:17:32.640 --> 00:17:35.640 MIV board meeting in June a major focus 00:17:35.760 --> 00:17:37.976 of the meeting was reflecting on the 00:17:38.000 --> 00:17:41.000 recent state council held on 16th May 00:17:41.440 --> 00:17:44.296 and exploring ways to strengthen its 00:17:44.320 --> 00:17:47.320 processes in the future we discussed the 00:17:47.520 --> 00:17:50.376 need to close off outstanding motions 00:17:50.400 --> 00:17:53.400 from state councils prior to 2024 00:17:54.480 --> 00:17:56.535 councils will soon receive 00:17:56.559 --> 00:17:59.559 correspondence outlining this process 00:17:59.760 --> 00:18:02.760 the aim is to provide clarity and enable 00:18:03.120 --> 00:18:05.096 future state councils to focus on 00:18:05.120 --> 00:18:07.816 current priorities it will also help 00:18:07.840 --> 00:18:10.376 ensure that members can clearly check 00:18:10.400 --> 00:18:13.400 how MIV responds to and progresses each 00:18:14.000 --> 00:18:17.000 motions we also had an indepth 00:18:17.039 --> 00:18:19.816 discussion on the emergency services 00:18:19.840 --> 00:18:22.840 volunteer fund although the legislation 00:18:23.120 --> 00:18:26.120 has now passed IAB remains committed to 00:18:26.559 --> 00:18:28.696 working with councils and the state 00:18:28.720 --> 00:18:30.936 government to seek the best possible 00:18:30.960 --> 00:18:33.096 outcomes for councils and the 00:18:33.120 --> 00:18:36.120 communities they say serve miv is 00:18:37.760 --> 00:18:40.760 reformat reformatting regional meetings 00:18:41.360 --> 00:18:44.296 to further strengthen engagement 00:18:44.320 --> 00:18:46.456 each region will hold a separate 00:18:46.480 --> 00:18:48.775 regional meeting in July i will be 00:18:48.799 --> 00:18:51.256 hosting our inner metropolitan southeast 00:18:51.280 --> 00:18:54.280 regional meeting on 16th July at the MAB 00:18:54.880 --> 00:18:57.880 head office these meetings will provide 00:18:58.000 --> 00:19:00.616 an opportunity to discuss local 00:19:00.640 --> 00:19:03.416 priorities and prepare for the next 00:19:03.440 --> 00:19:06.296 state council the board also endorsed 00:19:06.320 --> 00:19:09.320 the appointments to various MIV 00:19:09.360 --> 00:19:12.360 adversary panels these panels will play 00:19:12.720 --> 00:19:15.720 a key role in providing strategic advice 00:19:16.240 --> 00:19:19.015 finally we reviewed a report on the 00:19:19.039 --> 00:19:21.736 financial sustainability of a smaller 00:19:21.760 --> 00:19:24.456 many rural councils an important piece 00:19:24.480 --> 00:19:27.096 of work that will underpin future 00:19:27.120 --> 00:19:29.576 advocacy to state and federal 00:19:29.600 --> 00:19:32.456 governments thank you 00:19:32.480 --> 00:19:34.535 thank you councelor Jang we'll now move 00:19:34.559 --> 00:19:37.256 on to item nine reports from committees 00:19:37.280 --> 00:19:40.280 and records of assembly the first is 00:19:40.400 --> 00:19:42.775 9.1 advisory committees and we have 00:19:42.799 --> 00:19:45.799 advisory committee minutes um so the 00:19:46.400 --> 00:19:48.216 motion is that the minutes of the 00:19:48.240 --> 00:19:49.816 advisory committee meeting as shown 00:19:49.840 --> 00:19:51.895 below received and noted which is the 00:19:51.919 --> 00:19:54.856 week club advisory committee minutes the 00:19:54.880 --> 00:19:57.880 26th of May 2025 00:19:58.880 --> 00:20:01.880 it's in my notes 00:20:02.559 --> 00:20:04.216 um would someone like to move this 00:20:04.240 --> 00:20:07.240 motion 00:20:07.600 --> 00:20:10.535 thank you councelor Daniel 00:20:10.559 --> 00:20:13.256 as printed 00:20:13.280 --> 00:20:15.416 as printed Mayor thank you thank you 00:20:15.440 --> 00:20:18.440 would someone like to second this motion 00:20:19.280 --> 00:20:21.576 thank you Councelor Ronaldo 00:20:21.600 --> 00:20:23.736 councelor Daniel would you like to speak 00:20:23.760 --> 00:20:26.535 to the motion i have nothing to add 00:20:26.559 --> 00:20:28.696 thank you Mayor thank you Councelor 00:20:28.720 --> 00:20:31.655 Remaldo nothing to add thank you Mayor 00:20:31.679 --> 00:20:34.679 thank you would anyone like to speak 00:20:35.600 --> 00:20:38.600 against this motion 00:20:39.760 --> 00:20:41.416 no would anyone else like to speak on 00:20:41.440 --> 00:20:43.015 this motion 00:20:43.039 --> 00:20:46.039 i can see a flurry of paperwork 00:20:49.760 --> 00:20:52.216 00:20:52.240 --> 00:20:55.240 I might just then take this back to 00:20:55.840 --> 00:20:58.216 councelor Daniel would you like to sum 00:20:58.240 --> 00:21:00.936 up i have nothing further to add thank 00:21:00.960 --> 00:21:02.616 you Mayor thank you in that case 00:21:02.640 --> 00:21:04.376 councilors let's put this to the vote 00:21:04.400 --> 00:21:05.816 all those in favor please raise your 00:21:05.840 --> 00:21:08.535 hand 00:21:08.559 --> 00:21:11.015 that motion is carried unanimously 00:21:11.039 --> 00:21:13.895 we're now up to item 9.2 records of 00:21:13.919 --> 00:21:15.895 assembly and the recommendation is that 00:21:15.919 --> 00:21:17.576 council notes records of assembly for 00:21:17.600 --> 00:21:20.135 the 27th of May assembly 3rd of June 00:21:20.159 --> 00:21:22.856 assembly 10th of June premeating and 00:21:22.880 --> 00:21:25.736 11th of June assembly would someone 00:21:25.760 --> 00:21:27.256 like to put the motion thank you 00:21:27.280 --> 00:21:29.816 Councelor Escov as printed 00:21:29.840 --> 00:21:32.840 yes Madame May 00:21:33.600 --> 00:21:36.600 um would someone like to second the 00:21:36.720 --> 00:21:39.720 motion thank you Councelor Kate council 00:21:40.960 --> 00:21:43.096 Esco I have nothing to add thank you 00:21:43.120 --> 00:21:45.655 thank you Councelor Castle nothing to 00:21:45.679 --> 00:21:48.679 add thank you Maya um 00:21:49.039 --> 00:21:50.775 fine um would anyone like to speak 00:21:50.799 --> 00:21:53.799 against the motion 00:21:55.280 --> 00:21:57.176 okay would anyone else like to speak on 00:21:57.200 --> 00:22:00.200 the motion 00:22:00.880 --> 00:22:03.880 no in that case um I will take the 00:22:04.880 --> 00:22:07.576 motion back to Council Esov to sum up 00:22:07.600 --> 00:22:09.895 nothing to add thank you 00:22:09.919 --> 00:22:12.296 thank you councilors um let us put this 00:22:12.320 --> 00:22:13.895 motion to the vote all those in favor 00:22:13.919 --> 00:22:16.919 please raise your hand 00:22:17.360 --> 00:22:19.895 that motion is carried unanimously we 00:22:19.919 --> 00:22:22.616 are now on to the item 10 which is the 00:22:22.640 --> 00:22:25.640 officers reports as listed and I 00:22:27.520 --> 00:22:30.520 will put the motion that council 00:22:31.440 --> 00:22:34.296 pursuant to sections 93 94 and 96 of the 00:22:34.320 --> 00:22:36.135 local government act 2020 resolve to 00:22:36.159 --> 00:22:39.159 adopt the draft budget 2025 2026 this is 00:22:39.840 --> 00:22:42.840 all written in our agenda and also 00:22:42.880 --> 00:22:45.576 the revenue radio plan 2025 to 2029 00:22:45.600 --> 00:22:47.976 which are in attachments one and two 00:22:48.000 --> 00:22:49.176 and the second part of the 00:22:49.200 --> 00:22:50.535 recommendation is to acknowledge the 00:22:50.559 --> 00:22:52.535 significant contribution of the Glen Eira 00:22:52.559 --> 00:22:54.216 community through the our place our plan 00:22:54.240 --> 00:22:56.296 engagement program and the work of the 00:22:56.320 --> 00:22:58.216 deliberative community priorities panel 00:22:58.240 --> 00:23:01.240 in shaping the draft budget 2025 so as 00:23:01.440 --> 00:23:03.176 printed can I have a second for the 00:23:03.200 --> 00:23:06.200 motion thank you councelor Ragni 00:23:07.120 --> 00:23:09.736 um I might say a few words and then 00:23:09.760 --> 00:23:11.176 I'll see if anyone wants to speak 00:23:11.200 --> 00:23:13.096 against the motion and if there are any 00:23:13.120 --> 00:23:15.416 other speakers so um councilors 00:23:15.440 --> 00:23:17.176 community I am really pleased to present 00:23:17.200 --> 00:23:20.200 the budget 2025 2026 it's a budget that 00:23:20.880 --> 00:23:22.936 has been shaped by community values and 00:23:22.960 --> 00:23:24.856 a clear vision for more sustainable 00:23:24.880 --> 00:23:27.256 connected and vibrant Glen Eira all things 00:23:27.280 --> 00:23:28.696 that we keep on hearing from our 00:23:28.720 --> 00:23:31.720 community about the budget is more than 00:23:31.919 --> 00:23:34.456 just numbers it's a strategic plan to 00:23:34.480 --> 00:23:36.376 fund services infrastructure and 00:23:36.400 --> 00:23:38.456 initiatives to that matter the most to 00:23:38.480 --> 00:23:41.480 our community Glen Eira City Council 00:23:41.679 --> 00:23:44.456 delivers more than 120 high-quality 00:23:44.480 --> 00:23:46.936 services and this budget focuses on 00:23:46.960 --> 00:23:49.336 strengthening what makes our city a 00:23:49.360 --> 00:23:52.296 great place to live work and visit this 00:23:52.320 --> 00:23:55.320 budget is about progress about balancing 00:23:55.679 --> 00:23:57.816 responsible financial management with 00:23:57.840 --> 00:23:59.576 continued investment in the priorities 00:23:59.600 --> 00:24:01.655 that our community cares about 00:24:01.679 --> 00:24:03.976 importantly community voices have played 00:24:04.000 --> 00:24:06.775 a critical role through feedback formal 00:24:06.799 --> 00:24:09.799 consultation and everyday conversations 00:24:09.840 --> 00:24:12.056 and this budget reflects what we have 00:24:12.080 --> 00:24:13.576 heard 00:24:13.600 --> 00:24:14.775 there have been a number of key 00:24:14.799 --> 00:24:17.015 priorities such as maintaining our parks 00:24:17.039 --> 00:24:19.416 and open spaces upgrading roads and 00:24:19.440 --> 00:24:21.895 footpaths investing in our libraries and 00:24:21.919 --> 00:24:24.456 supporting local business these have 00:24:24.480 --> 00:24:27.416 been front and center rates remain fair 00:24:27.440 --> 00:24:29.816 and sustainable capped at 3% under the 00:24:29.840 --> 00:24:32.056 Victorian government's fair go rates 00:24:32.080 --> 00:24:35.015 system and Glen Eira Council continues to 00:24:35.039 --> 00:24:36.616 maintain some of the lowest average 00:24:36.640 --> 00:24:38.775 rates per property in Metropolitan 00:24:38.799 --> 00:24:41.799 Melbourne we're also trying to find 00:24:41.840 --> 00:24:43.816 smarter ways to work by reducing 00:24:43.840 --> 00:24:46.696 unnecessary costs streamlining services 00:24:46.720 --> 00:24:48.856 and seeking grants and partnerships to 00:24:48.880 --> 00:24:51.880 supplement council's revenue while costs 00:24:52.159 --> 00:24:53.655 pressures remain challenging for 00:24:53.679 --> 00:24:55.416 everyone in our community that is also 00:24:55.440 --> 00:24:57.816 the same for council we're dealing with 00:24:57.840 --> 00:25:00.056 inflation high utility and construction 00:25:00.080 --> 00:25:02.296 costs and funding 00:25:02.320 --> 00:25:04.376 costs are shifting from other levels of 00:25:04.400 --> 00:25:07.255 government this budget responds with 00:25:07.279 --> 00:25:09.816 care and foresight we have a capital 00:25:09.840 --> 00:25:12.616 works program of $27.17 00:25:12.640 --> 00:25:14.696 million we're focused on upgrading 00:25:14.720 --> 00:25:16.936 community facilities renewing essential 00:25:16.960 --> 00:25:19.176 assets and planning for a better future 00:25:19.200 --> 00:25:21.255 for generations to come 00:25:21.279 --> 00:25:24.135 i'd like to extend my thanks to my 00:25:24.159 --> 00:25:26.056 fellow councilors and council staff for 00:25:26.080 --> 00:25:27.895 their hard work in delivering a budget 00:25:27.919 --> 00:25:29.576 that we believe is forward thinking 00:25:29.600 --> 00:25:31.496 responsible and deeply grounded in 00:25:31.520 --> 00:25:34.135 community values also like to extend a 00:25:34.159 --> 00:25:37.159 special thanks to our CEO Mr bastianos 00:25:37.279 --> 00:25:39.255 for obviously leading all of this 00:25:39.279 --> 00:25:41.736 work and responding to community 00:25:41.760 --> 00:25:43.976 questions about the budget i will now 00:25:44.000 --> 00:25:45.895 hand over to my fellow councils to speak 00:25:45.919 --> 00:25:48.376 on some of the key areas in more detail 00:25:48.400 --> 00:25:50.216 so I'll hand over to Deputy Mayor 00:25:50.240 --> 00:25:52.216 Councelor Ragni 00:25:52.240 --> 00:25:54.535 thank you Madame Mayor as has been 00:25:54.559 --> 00:25:56.616 mentioned this budget is much more than 00:25:56.640 --> 00:25:58.456 just numbers it's about delivering for 00:25:58.480 --> 00:25:59.895 our community delivering on the 00:25:59.919 --> 00:26:01.576 priorities of residents and is about 00:26:01.600 --> 00:26:03.176 progress while navigating the difficult 00:26:03.200 --> 00:26:04.775 financial circumstances we face at 00:26:04.799 --> 00:26:07.416 Glen Eira this budget focuses and delivers 00:26:07.440 --> 00:26:09.816 on important areas of service provision 00:26:09.840 --> 00:26:11.655 such as maintaining our parks and open 00:26:11.679 --> 00:26:14.616 space upgrading roads and footpaths 00:26:14.640 --> 00:26:16.135 investing in libraries and supporting 00:26:16.159 --> 00:26:18.696 local business as a first-term counselor 00:26:18.720 --> 00:26:20.056 I've been amazed by the level of 00:26:20.080 --> 00:26:21.496 community engagement over the last over 00:26:21.520 --> 00:26:23.416 the past few months particularly through 00:26:23.440 --> 00:26:25.336 the our place our plan engagement 00:26:25.360 --> 00:26:27.015 conversations we've all had with 00:26:27.039 --> 00:26:28.856 residents in our respective wards and 00:26:28.880 --> 00:26:30.456 across the municipality and through 00:26:30.480 --> 00:26:32.856 consultation with the draft plans this 00:26:32.880 --> 00:26:34.456 budget reflects what we've heard from 00:26:34.480 --> 00:26:36.535 you the community and I'm proud to 00:26:36.559 --> 00:26:38.936 second it not only does it deliver for 00:26:38.960 --> 00:26:41.576 residents but also those who work visit 00:26:41.600 --> 00:26:44.216 study and play in our great municipality 00:26:44.240 --> 00:26:45.816 supporting residents across different 00:26:45.840 --> 00:26:47.416 life stages is a really core part of 00:26:47.440 --> 00:26:49.416 what we do at Glen Eira and this budget 00:26:49.440 --> 00:26:51.655 reflects that we're investing $2 million 00:26:51.679 --> 00:26:53.576 in maternal and child health and 00:26:53.600 --> 00:26:56.056 $800,000 in youth programs for 10 to 25 00:26:56.080 --> 00:26:58.696 year olds senior services are also well 00:26:58.720 --> 00:27:00.936 supported with $2.4 million in this 00:27:00.960 --> 00:27:03.176 budget funding home support affordable 00:27:03.200 --> 00:27:05.816 housing and social connection programs 00:27:05.840 --> 00:27:08.376 we also continue to operate operate Wari 00:27:08.400 --> 00:27:10.056 Community one of the last remaining 00:27:10.080 --> 00:27:11.496 council run residential age care 00:27:11.520 --> 00:27:14.056 facilities in Victoria further this 00:27:14.080 --> 00:27:15.736 budget delivers some muchneeded capital 00:27:15.760 --> 00:27:18.376 work upgrades in Marbina and Kangi and 00:27:18.400 --> 00:27:20.856 this includes $550,000 to upgrade the 00:27:20.880 --> 00:27:22.936 cricket and facilities at Packa Park to 00:27:22.960 --> 00:27:25.576 a 5- bay multi-purpose facility with a 00:27:25.600 --> 00:27:28.456 basketball ring and foot goals $450,000 00:27:28.480 --> 00:27:29.895 to improve the streetscape and amenity 00:27:29.919 --> 00:27:31.576 of Kunang Road the community 00:27:31.600 --> 00:27:33.176 consultation of which is currently 00:27:33.200 --> 00:27:35.336 underway so please provide your feedback 00:27:35.360 --> 00:27:38.360 and ideas before Sunday 6th July $75,000 00:27:39.360 --> 00:27:40.856 infrastructure upgrades to Carnegie 00:27:40.880 --> 00:27:42.535 laneways to improve safety and 00:27:42.559 --> 00:27:44.056 accessibility 00:27:44.080 --> 00:27:46.296 $75,000 for a review of Marina Park 00:27:46.320 --> 00:27:48.696 master plan $150,000 for review of the 00:27:48.720 --> 00:27:50.456 Carnegie Library and its car park to 00:27:50.480 --> 00:27:52.376 identify ways in which we can improve it 00:27:52.400 --> 00:27:54.216 and $120,000 for much neededed 00:27:54.240 --> 00:27:56.616 irrigation system upgrades at Marbina 00:27:56.640 --> 00:27:58.616 Park and these are just a few of the 00:27:58.640 --> 00:28:00.216 fantastic capital work projects that 00:28:00.240 --> 00:28:01.895 will be funded through this budget i 00:28:01.919 --> 00:28:03.895 thank all officers involved and in 00:28:03.919 --> 00:28:06.135 particular Mr sebastianos our CFO and 00:28:06.159 --> 00:28:07.336 his team for their tireless and 00:28:07.360 --> 00:28:09.576 unwavering work in putting this 00:28:09.600 --> 00:28:10.936 budget together which I'm very very 00:28:10.960 --> 00:28:13.960 proud to second thank you 00:28:14.000 --> 00:28:15.816 thank you Council Ragni would anyone 00:28:15.840 --> 00:28:18.840 like to speak against this motion 00:28:19.679 --> 00:28:21.255 are there any other speakers on this 00:28:21.279 --> 00:28:24.279 motion thank you Councelor Castle 00:28:26.320 --> 00:28:28.856 thank you Mayor Smood and Deputy 00:28:28.880 --> 00:28:31.880 Mayor Ragni for your words on our budget 00:28:32.240 --> 00:28:35.240 i um would like to request an extension 00:28:35.279 --> 00:28:38.279 of time straight up front how much extra 00:28:38.720 --> 00:28:41.576 time abundance of caution 5 minutes an 00:28:41.600 --> 00:28:43.736 extra 5 minutes no not an extra total 00:28:43.760 --> 00:28:46.216 total 5 minutes thank you um I second 00:28:46.240 --> 00:28:48.296 that motion all those in favor raise 00:28:48.320 --> 00:28:50.135 your hands 00:28:50.159 --> 00:28:52.296 that extension has been granted i'm 00:28:52.320 --> 00:28:55.320 sure I won't need that much time so um I 00:28:55.760 --> 00:28:58.535 agree with your words Mayor that our 00:28:58.559 --> 00:29:01.559 um and councelor Rney that our budget 00:29:01.600 --> 00:29:03.816 has been absolutely shaped by community 00:29:03.840 --> 00:29:06.840 values and it is it sets our 00:29:06.880 --> 00:29:09.880 strategic direction i just and I and 00:29:10.159 --> 00:29:12.616 really strongly endorse your positive 00:29:12.640 --> 00:29:14.775 feedback of our finance team aly led by 00:29:14.799 --> 00:29:17.496 our CFO John Bastianos 00:29:17.520 --> 00:29:19.976 glennaire regularly rep provides a level 00:29:20.000 --> 00:29:21.576 of transparency and excellence in 00:29:21.600 --> 00:29:23.895 financial reporting that is beyond what 00:29:23.919 --> 00:29:26.056 is required of local government this 00:29:26.080 --> 00:29:28.216 good practice is important not not only 00:29:28.240 --> 00:29:30.375 in working to the highest levels of 00:29:30.399 --> 00:29:32.216 accountability but also in building our 00:29:32.240 --> 00:29:35.176 community trust i I intend to make a few 00:29:35.200 --> 00:29:37.496 points regarding our budget 00:29:37.520 --> 00:29:39.976 a core area of our council business one 00:29:40.000 --> 00:29:42.936 that has a huge impact a and also on a 00:29:42.960 --> 00:29:44.616 core area of our council business one 00:29:44.640 --> 00:29:46.296 that has a huge impact on public safety 00:29:46.320 --> 00:29:48.696 which is our roads footpaths and cycling 00:29:48.720 --> 00:29:50.856 infrastructure but I'd like to make some 00:29:50.880 --> 00:29:53.416 broader points first financial 00:29:53.440 --> 00:29:55.015 sustainability is probably one of the 00:29:55.039 --> 00:29:57.096 most talked about issues across local 00:29:57.120 --> 00:29:59.895 government it has been for many years 00:29:59.919 --> 00:30:01.976 there have been decades of funding 00:30:02.000 --> 00:30:03.416 erosion cost shifting funding 00:30:03.440 --> 00:30:05.255 arrangements that have not kept pace 00:30:05.279 --> 00:30:07.736 with demands and cost increases such as 00:30:07.760 --> 00:30:09.255 in our libraries school crossing 00:30:09.279 --> 00:30:10.936 supervisors and maternal child health 00:30:10.960 --> 00:30:12.936 centers where funding has strayed from 00:30:12.960 --> 00:30:15.176 what was originally a 50% cost share 00:30:15.200 --> 00:30:17.496 with state government there are rising 00:30:17.520 --> 00:30:20.375 costs increasing pressure on councils in 00:30:20.399 --> 00:30:22.216 relation to landfill waste management 00:30:22.240 --> 00:30:25.240 and recycling just to name a few areas 00:30:25.760 --> 00:30:27.416 increased construction costs are 00:30:27.440 --> 00:30:29.096 challenging council's ability to upgrade 00:30:29.120 --> 00:30:31.336 aging infrastructure to meet community 00:30:31.360 --> 00:30:34.360 needs i could go on but suffice to say 00:30:34.720 --> 00:30:37.416 we live in a time when CEOs of councils 00:30:37.440 --> 00:30:39.015 are more likely to be discussing what 00:30:39.039 --> 00:30:41.416 they can reduce or not do when 00:30:41.440 --> 00:30:43.976 considering how we can rather than 00:30:44.000 --> 00:30:45.655 considering how we can expand or 00:30:45.679 --> 00:30:47.336 identify new ways to meet community 00:30:47.360 --> 00:30:50.360 needs no criticism intended of CEOs they 00:30:51.840 --> 00:30:54.296 need to balance the budget being 00:30:54.320 --> 00:30:56.456 strategic and reducing waste is one 00:30:56.480 --> 00:30:58.135 thing but as a tier of government that 00:30:58.159 --> 00:31:00.056 is closest to the people local 00:31:00.080 --> 00:31:01.816 government is the best place to build 00:31:01.840 --> 00:31:03.895 safety prevent harm protect the health 00:31:03.919 --> 00:31:06.296 and wellbeing of communities these are 00:31:06.320 --> 00:31:08.616 not optional responsibilities 00:31:08.640 --> 00:31:10.616 living in complex urban environments 00:31:10.640 --> 00:31:12.775 facing new and unprecedented challenges 00:31:12.799 --> 00:31:14.856 your council needs to be proactive to 00:31:14.880 --> 00:31:17.176 build communities that provide improved 00:31:17.200 --> 00:31:19.655 opportunities and outcomes this budget 00:31:19.679 --> 00:31:22.679 is sound but it is uncomfortably tight 00:31:23.679 --> 00:31:25.816 we know that the underlying operating 00:31:25.840 --> 00:31:27.976 result which is an important measure of 00:31:28.000 --> 00:31:30.216 financial sustainability shows that our 00:31:30.240 --> 00:31:33.176 budget is running at a loss of 2.69 00:31:33.200 --> 00:31:36.056 million while this is expected to 00:31:36.080 --> 00:31:39.080 recover in the 2627 financial year this 00:31:39.519 --> 00:31:41.336 does not provide confidence that we have 00:31:41.360 --> 00:31:43.576 sufficient financial resilience to 00:31:43.600 --> 00:31:45.495 recover from additional impulses on 00:31:45.519 --> 00:31:48.056 council or community those unexpected 00:31:48.080 --> 00:31:51.080 things that never happen like co 00:31:51.919 --> 00:31:53.895 we know that co led us it was a 00:31:53.919 --> 00:31:55.655 significant blow to our budget it was 00:31:55.679 --> 00:31:57.495 the unforeseen disaster that has 00:31:57.519 --> 00:31:59.416 severely hampered governments around the 00:31:59.440 --> 00:32:01.895 world while I see the value of 00:32:01.919 --> 00:32:04.216 reinvesting services in the community we 00:32:04.240 --> 00:32:07.176 are running close to the wire on page 34 00:32:07.200 --> 00:32:10.200 of the of the documents you'll see that 00:32:10.240 --> 00:32:11.895 the council will be using cash reserves 00:32:11.919 --> 00:32:14.135 and borrowings and I'm quoting now to 00:32:14.159 --> 00:32:16.216 fund the capital works program over the 00:32:16.240 --> 00:32:18.936 next few years and as a result working 00:32:18.960 --> 00:32:21.736 capital may fluctuate it is important 00:32:21.760 --> 00:32:23.336 for people to understand that much of 00:32:23.360 --> 00:32:25.655 the cash council appears to carry are 00:32:25.679 --> 00:32:27.255 actually restricted assets which we 00:32:27.279 --> 00:32:30.135 cannot draw on further to this under 00:32:30.159 --> 00:32:33.159 capital works on page 36 it is explained 00:32:33.200 --> 00:32:34.616 that the reduction new works is 00:32:34.640 --> 00:32:36.135 reflective of council's constrained 00:32:36.159 --> 00:32:38.535 financial position there are many 00:32:38.559 --> 00:32:39.976 factors that have brought us to this 00:32:40.000 --> 00:32:42.135 position and some have been long in the 00:32:42.159 --> 00:32:44.216 making and while I know that some are 00:32:44.240 --> 00:32:45.495 going to be difficult to reverse and may 00:32:45.519 --> 00:32:47.655 take many years I know that I do not 00:32:47.679 --> 00:32:49.576 want to pass another budget in 12 months 00:32:49.600 --> 00:32:52.296 time that is equally constrained and 00:32:52.320 --> 00:32:55.096 inadequate to meet community needs i 00:32:55.120 --> 00:32:57.255 know like that like the other councils 00:32:57.279 --> 00:32:59.015 in this room we are ready to continue 00:32:59.039 --> 00:33:01.176 the work commenced last year to build a 00:33:01.200 --> 00:33:03.416 more sustainable financial position for 00:33:03.440 --> 00:33:05.736 future councils and communities it's the 00:33:05.760 --> 00:33:08.135 legacy we leave 00:33:08.159 --> 00:33:11.159 so um the area of business um council 00:33:11.519 --> 00:33:13.176 business I am passionate about is the 00:33:13.200 --> 00:33:15.416 safety of our active transport links 00:33:15.440 --> 00:33:18.216 roads footpaths and cycling you've told 00:33:18.240 --> 00:33:19.976 us the community has spoken to us and 00:33:20.000 --> 00:33:22.296 told us that roads and p foot paths are 00:33:22.320 --> 00:33:24.936 a top priority and we're investing to 00:33:24.960 --> 00:33:26.696 make them safer smoother and more 00:33:26.720 --> 00:33:29.720 accessible with over 465 kmters of roads 00:33:30.720 --> 00:33:33.416 866 kilometers of footpaths under 00:33:33.440 --> 00:33:35.895 council's care maintaining these assets 00:33:35.919 --> 00:33:38.856 is both essential and expected the 00:33:38.880 --> 00:33:41.880 budget allocates 5.313 00:33:41.919 --> 00:33:44.919 million to local roads funding 00:33:45.600 --> 00:33:47.655 resurfacing curb and channel works 00:33:47.679 --> 00:33:49.495 reconstruction and safety upgrades as 00:33:49.519 --> 00:33:51.736 part of council's infrastructure renewal 00:33:51.760 --> 00:33:54.760 program we have also provided for a $2.6 00:33:55.760 --> 00:33:58.456 $6 million allocation for footpaths to 00:33:58.480 --> 00:34:01.480 continue council's renewal program which 00:34:01.840 --> 00:34:04.840 is informed by both of the four yearly 00:34:05.039 --> 00:34:07.576 condition inspection and the annual 00:34:07.600 --> 00:34:09.976 proactive inspection programs this 00:34:10.000 --> 00:34:13.000 includes removing 8,000 asht wedges 00:34:13.359 --> 00:34:15.335 we're all pleased about that and 00:34:15.359 --> 00:34:17.736 grinding down 20,000 deformities to make 00:34:17.760 --> 00:34:19.976 walking safer and smoother for everyone 00:34:20.000 --> 00:34:23.000 and for those that ride 234,000 is going 00:34:23.440 --> 00:34:25.815 towards better cycling infrastructure as 00:34:25.839 --> 00:34:27.416 part of our integrated transport 00:34:27.440 --> 00:34:29.815 strategy and for those that follow 00:34:29.839 --> 00:34:32.839 active transport improvements we know 00:34:32.960 --> 00:34:35.095 that that is a very small investment for 00:34:35.119 --> 00:34:37.815 something that is a is a growing concern 00:34:37.839 --> 00:34:40.135 thank you very much 00:34:40.159 --> 00:34:41.895 thank you Councelor Castle councelor 00:34:41.919 --> 00:34:43.815 Daniel I did see your hand go up would 00:34:43.839 --> 00:34:45.976 you like to speak now thank you Mayor 00:34:46.000 --> 00:34:49.000 yes please um I'd like to speak um on a 00:34:50.159 --> 00:34:53.159 positive note on our in our actions for 00:34:53.359 --> 00:34:55.256 climate and sustainability and also for 00:34:55.280 --> 00:34:57.896 open space in this budget 00:34:57.920 --> 00:35:00.136 climate action is no longer optional 00:35:00.160 --> 00:35:02.696 it's essential it is one of our 00:35:02.720 --> 00:35:04.536 community's top six priorities as 00:35:04.560 --> 00:35:06.776 identified through our 2023 our 00:35:06.800 --> 00:35:09.256 priorities our future engagement and it 00:35:09.280 --> 00:35:10.616 remains one of council's highest 00:35:10.640 --> 00:35:13.095 commitments this year we're investing 00:35:13.119 --> 00:35:15.815 2.73 million to help Linara transition 00:35:15.839 --> 00:35:17.976 to a low emissions climate resilient 00:35:18.000 --> 00:35:20.936 future council continues to lead by 00:35:20.960 --> 00:35:23.335 example our facilities and fleet are 00:35:23.359 --> 00:35:25.496 transitioning to 100% renewable 00:35:25.520 --> 00:35:28.136 electricity and we're phasing out gas 00:35:28.160 --> 00:35:30.536 across key buildings 00:35:30.560 --> 00:35:31.896 we're supporting households and 00:35:31.920 --> 00:35:33.496 businesses to do the same through 00:35:33.520 --> 00:35:36.456 education advice and initiatives like 00:35:36.480 --> 00:35:38.776 our repair cafes and reusable nappy 00:35:38.800 --> 00:35:40.216 program 00:35:40.240 --> 00:35:42.296 this budget backs practical climate 00:35:42.320 --> 00:35:44.776 action retrofitting buildings improving 00:35:44.800 --> 00:35:47.335 energy efficiency and embedding circular 00:35:47.359 --> 00:35:50.359 economy thinking into everyday life we 00:35:50.400 --> 00:35:53.176 remain committed to our goal of zero 00:35:53.200 --> 00:35:55.095 direct emissions from council operations 00:35:55.119 --> 00:35:57.176 by 2031 00:35:57.200 --> 00:35:59.896 every action we take now brings us 00:35:59.920 --> 00:36:01.575 closer 00:36:01.599 --> 00:36:04.296 on the matter of open space our trees 00:36:04.320 --> 00:36:05.896 parks and open spaces are some of 00:36:05.920 --> 00:36:08.536 Glen Eira's most loved assets we're 00:36:08.560 --> 00:36:11.560 investing $5.1 million in delivering our 00:36:11.599 --> 00:36:13.896 urban forest strategy and planting more 00:36:13.920 --> 00:36:16.536 trees where they're needed most this 00:36:16.560 --> 00:36:19.016 includes engineered tree pits in car 00:36:19.040 --> 00:36:21.335 parks and activity centers which will 00:36:21.359 --> 00:36:24.359 allow canopy trees to thrive even in 00:36:24.800 --> 00:36:27.095 hard urban areas 00:36:27.119 --> 00:36:30.119 alongside that we're spending nearly $2 00:36:30.480 --> 00:36:32.536 million on open space upgrades from 00:36:32.560 --> 00:36:34.296 recreation grounds to playground 00:36:34.320 --> 00:36:36.936 surfaces we're also continuing vital 00:36:36.960 --> 00:36:39.335 work to protect our canopy including 00:36:39.359 --> 00:36:41.656 tree audits local enforcement and 00:36:41.680 --> 00:36:44.680 community planting events these in 00:36:44.720 --> 00:36:47.095 efforts will ensure our city stays cool 00:36:47.119 --> 00:36:50.119 healthy beautiful and livable as we grow 00:36:50.400 --> 00:36:52.696 thank you Mayor 00:36:52.720 --> 00:36:54.296 thank you Council Daniel would anyone 00:36:54.320 --> 00:36:57.320 else thank you Council Jang 00:36:57.760 --> 00:37:00.376 thank you Madame Mayor we know that 00:37:00.400 --> 00:37:02.696 great cities are built not just on 00:37:02.720 --> 00:37:05.720 infrastructure but al but on but also on 00:37:05.920 --> 00:37:08.456 strong connected and inclusive 00:37:08.480 --> 00:37:11.416 communities that's why in this budget we 00:37:11.440 --> 00:37:14.376 are investing 2.1 million to support 00:37:14.400 --> 00:37:17.256 arts and cultural events across Galera 00:37:17.280 --> 00:37:20.055 from lively festivals and exhibitions to 00:37:20.079 --> 00:37:22.696 the outdoor concerts that bring our 00:37:22.720 --> 00:37:25.656 neighborhoods to life these events are 00:37:25.680 --> 00:37:27.496 more than entertainment there are 00:37:27.520 --> 00:37:29.575 moments that bring people together 00:37:29.599 --> 00:37:32.216 fostering connection and pride in our 00:37:32.240 --> 00:37:35.240 city we are also supporting the work of 00:37:35.680 --> 00:37:38.680 our community organizations with 600,000 00:37:38.960 --> 00:37:41.335 in community grounds helping them 00:37:41.359 --> 00:37:43.416 continue their vital programs for 00:37:43.440 --> 00:37:45.736 residents across all ages and 00:37:45.760 --> 00:37:48.456 backgrounds in addition we are 00:37:48.480 --> 00:37:50.776 increasing our financial contribution to 00:37:50.800 --> 00:37:53.800 our neighborhood houses by 82 thou 00:37:54.560 --> 00:37:57.560 82,000 to help them remain financially 00:37:57.839 --> 00:38:00.776 sustainable ensuring they can continue 00:38:00.800 --> 00:38:03.656 to offer the programs that many of our 00:38:03.680 --> 00:38:06.680 residents rely on we also know that for 00:38:07.520 --> 00:38:10.520 our community to truly thrive our public 00:38:10.960 --> 00:38:13.896 spaces must feel safe and welcoming for 00:38:13.920 --> 00:38:16.616 everyone that's why we continue to 00:38:16.640 --> 00:38:19.640 invest in the way we design and maintain 00:38:19.839 --> 00:38:22.839 these spaces from our new parks and open 00:38:23.440 --> 00:38:26.296 spaces to increase the lighting around 00:38:26.320 --> 00:38:29.320 car parks to improve safety we're also 00:38:29.839 --> 00:38:32.616 continuing our annual investment of over 00:38:32.640 --> 00:38:34.936 563,000 00:38:34.960 --> 00:38:37.960 in graffiti removal and 2.35 00:38:39.520 --> 00:38:41.896 million in street sweeping and cleansing 00:38:41.920 --> 00:38:44.536 in our activity centers helping to 00:38:44.560 --> 00:38:47.560 ensure our streets are clean welcoming 00:38:47.839 --> 00:38:50.839 and accessible for our for everyone 00:38:52.480 --> 00:38:54.696 furthermore we are investing in social 00:38:54.720 --> 00:38:57.720 cohesion including the including the 00:38:58.160 --> 00:39:01.160 creation of a new task force to combat 00:39:01.280 --> 00:39:04.216 racism in our community and through our 00:39:04.240 --> 00:39:06.696 ongoing support for the welcoming cities 00:39:06.720 --> 00:39:09.720 framework these efforts matter because 00:39:09.920 --> 00:39:12.920 we know the type of city we want to be a 00:39:13.280 --> 00:39:16.216 city where everyone feels they belong no 00:39:16.240 --> 00:39:18.696 matter their age background or 00:39:18.720 --> 00:39:20.536 circumstance 00:39:20.560 --> 00:39:23.256 together these investments help build a 00:39:23.280 --> 00:39:26.055 city that is welld designigned and 00:39:26.079 --> 00:39:28.536 well-maintained and one where people 00:39:28.560 --> 00:39:31.560 feel proud to live work and connect 00:39:32.079 --> 00:39:34.456 because in Glara it's our people and the 00:39:34.480 --> 00:39:36.936 connections that truly make us a great 00:39:36.960 --> 00:39:39.416 city thank you 00:39:39.440 --> 00:39:41.335 thank you Council Jang would someone 00:39:41.359 --> 00:39:44.359 else like to speak on this motion 00:39:45.920 --> 00:39:48.920 thank you Councelor Young 00:39:52.320 --> 00:39:54.536 thank you Mayor 00:39:54.560 --> 00:39:57.560 recreation infrastructure is key to 00:39:57.599 --> 00:39:59.815 facil to facilitating diverse and 00:39:59.839 --> 00:40:02.616 equitable access for our whole community 00:40:02.640 --> 00:40:05.640 to open space places to play sport and 00:40:06.000 --> 00:40:08.376 move in the way we choose be with our 00:40:08.400 --> 00:40:11.016 friends and family for meeting spaces 00:40:11.040 --> 00:40:13.335 and places for our community groups to 00:40:13.359 --> 00:40:15.176 support all genders and abilities to 00:40:15.200 --> 00:40:18.200 access community facilities as well as 00:40:18.240 --> 00:40:20.376 to support more girls and women to 00:40:20.400 --> 00:40:23.256 comfortably and safely engage in sport 00:40:23.280 --> 00:40:25.176 for playgrounds and facilities for our 00:40:25.200 --> 00:40:27.496 children to socialize learn and interact 00:40:27.520 --> 00:40:30.520 with the world around them places for 00:40:30.560 --> 00:40:32.456 our parents groups to meet and support 00:40:32.480 --> 00:40:34.296 each other and for us all to connect 00:40:34.320 --> 00:40:36.616 with nature and enjoy and feel our 00:40:36.640 --> 00:40:39.575 environment around us the community has 00:40:39.599 --> 00:40:41.575 told us a number of times that 00:40:41.599 --> 00:40:43.976 recreation and open space are highly 00:40:44.000 --> 00:40:46.776 valued to them with our 2025 community 00:40:46.800 --> 00:40:49.575 priorities panel in advising us that 00:40:49.599 --> 00:40:52.136 recreation and open space are in the top 00:40:52.160 --> 00:40:54.536 five most valued services provided by 00:40:54.560 --> 00:40:57.256 council as such some of the key 00:40:57.280 --> 00:40:59.335 strategic investments from this budget 00:40:59.359 --> 00:41:01.736 coming up are focused on these 00:41:01.760 --> 00:41:04.536 priorities council is operating in a 00:41:04.560 --> 00:41:06.696 financially constrained environment and 00:41:06.720 --> 00:41:09.720 as such complex and strategic decisions 00:41:10.000 --> 00:41:11.976 have had to be made concerning what 00:41:12.000 --> 00:41:14.536 services facilities and infrastructure 00:41:14.560 --> 00:41:17.176 we invest in and upgrade in accordance 00:41:17.200 --> 00:41:19.335 with current and future need community 00:41:19.359 --> 00:41:21.496 feedback and balancing goals of 00:41:21.520 --> 00:41:24.520 financial 00:41:27.040 --> 00:41:29.976 As such some of the major recreational 00:41:30.000 --> 00:41:33.000 investments in this upcoming budget are 00:41:33.200 --> 00:41:36.200 $4.5 million in a new pavilion at Mackie 00:41:36.240 --> 00:41:38.856 Road Reserve in Bentley East supported 00:41:38.880 --> 00:41:41.880 by a $3 million external funding grant 00:41:42.640 --> 00:41:44.376 this is a muchneeded infrastructure 00:41:44.400 --> 00:41:47.016 investment for our community with much 00:41:47.040 --> 00:41:49.095 excited anticipation from the local 00:41:49.119 --> 00:41:51.815 Bentley East community it will bring 00:41:51.839 --> 00:41:53.656 significant amenity benefit for our 00:41:53.680 --> 00:41:55.575 community to access fitforpurpose 00:41:55.599 --> 00:41:57.656 sporting and facilities that support 00:41:57.680 --> 00:42:00.680 active movement $1.5 million also is 00:42:02.000 --> 00:42:05.000 being supported by a $2.5 million grant 00:42:05.280 --> 00:42:07.575 from the Commonwealth government to get 00:42:07.599 --> 00:42:10.456 GASAC off gas which will reduce our 00:42:10.480 --> 00:42:13.176 operating costs as well as improving 00:42:13.200 --> 00:42:15.256 environmental outcomes for the Glen Eira 00:42:15.280 --> 00:42:16.936 community 00:42:16.960 --> 00:42:19.256 we're also investing in some playground 00:42:19.280 --> 00:42:22.280 upgrades such as the playground upgrade 00:42:22.400 --> 00:42:25.016 program and refresh for the Glen Huntley 00:42:25.040 --> 00:42:28.040 playground at the Glen Huntley Park this 00:42:28.240 --> 00:42:30.216 will focus on improving accessibility 00:42:30.240 --> 00:42:31.976 and safety while ensuring compliance 00:42:32.000 --> 00:42:33.976 with current standards 00:42:34.000 --> 00:42:36.216 there are also many items in this budget 00:42:36.240 --> 00:42:37.656 supporting the maintenance of 00:42:37.680 --> 00:42:39.496 recreational facilities that our 00:42:39.520 --> 00:42:42.520 community loves using like park lighting 00:42:43.040 --> 00:42:44.856 playing surfaces pavilions and 00:42:44.880 --> 00:42:47.736 accessible amenities facilities to 00:42:47.760 --> 00:42:50.760 ensure that our community is safe and 00:42:50.880 --> 00:42:53.880 meet the needs of all of our users this 00:42:53.920 --> 00:42:56.295 includes items like renewing the roof of 00:42:56.319 --> 00:42:59.256 the Bailey Reserve soccer pavilion the 00:42:59.280 --> 00:43:01.896 Stonwick Stanland Grove public toilet 00:43:01.920 --> 00:43:04.456 block upgrade and works on the center 00:43:04.480 --> 00:43:06.456 wing accessibility ramps at the McKinnon 00:43:06.480 --> 00:43:09.416 Hall and Molly Village as well as minor 00:43:09.440 --> 00:43:12.440 upgrades to numerous parks around Glenra 00:43:12.880 --> 00:43:15.656 including Victory Park Green Meadows and 00:43:15.680 --> 00:43:18.680 Packa Park thank you Mayor 00:43:19.760 --> 00:43:21.736 thank you Councelor Young would anyone 00:43:21.760 --> 00:43:23.815 else like to speak on this motion thank 00:43:23.839 --> 00:43:25.976 you Councelor Esakoff 00:43:26.000 --> 00:43:28.536 thank you Madame Mayor the budget 00:43:28.560 --> 00:43:31.016 contains some good and unfortunately in 00:43:31.040 --> 00:43:34.040 my opinion some not so good some I 00:43:34.400 --> 00:43:36.295 don't agree with especially now that 00:43:36.319 --> 00:43:38.456 many of the concerns that I had 00:43:38.480 --> 00:43:41.480 personally and those concerns include 00:43:41.920 --> 00:43:43.656 things that I heard during last year's 00:43:43.680 --> 00:43:46.680 election campaign um unfortunately we 00:43:46.800 --> 00:43:49.256 only recently received after the draft 00:43:49.280 --> 00:43:51.416 budget had been put through its 00:43:51.440 --> 00:43:54.055 consultation period in other words too 00:43:54.079 --> 00:43:56.696 late to make any significant changes but 00:43:56.720 --> 00:43:58.696 there were a lot of concerns raised in 00:43:58.720 --> 00:44:01.720 the community satisfaction survey um the 00:44:02.079 --> 00:44:03.896 community satisfaction survey informed 00:44:03.920 --> 00:44:06.696 us that local roads enforcement of local 00:44:06.720 --> 00:44:09.575 laws local streets and foot paths 00:44:09.599 --> 00:44:12.136 informing the community and value for 00:44:12.160 --> 00:44:14.856 money were the top five concerns where 00:44:14.880 --> 00:44:17.016 the satisfaction levels had dropped the 00:44:17.040 --> 00:44:20.040 most and they were by up to six points 00:44:20.160 --> 00:44:21.976 plus there were many other areas where 00:44:22.000 --> 00:44:23.976 we lost two points such as parking 00:44:24.000 --> 00:44:26.856 facilities parents of public areas 00:44:26.880 --> 00:44:28.936 elderly support services and 00:44:28.960 --> 00:44:31.960 disadvantaged support services as an 00:44:32.160 --> 00:44:34.776 example of my concern unfortunately the 00:44:34.800 --> 00:44:36.776 proposed spend this coming financial 00:44:36.800 --> 00:44:39.800 year on local roads is 5.13 million and 00:44:41.440 --> 00:44:43.575 it's over a million dollars less than we 00:44:43.599 --> 00:44:46.599 spent on local roads last year and last 00:44:47.040 --> 00:44:50.040 year was $1.4 4 million lower than the 00:44:50.640 --> 00:44:53.575 previous year so in my opinion the spend 00:44:53.599 --> 00:44:55.976 on local roads is inadequate and should 00:44:56.000 --> 00:44:58.376 have been far higher than the proposed 00:44:58.400 --> 00:45:01.400 5.13 million here with respect to the 00:45:02.400 --> 00:45:04.376 enforcement of local laws I'm glad to 00:45:04.400 --> 00:45:07.095 say that when funding became available I 00:45:07.119 --> 00:45:09.496 did request and secure an additional 00:45:09.520 --> 00:45:11.815 enforcement officer to be appointed in 00:45:11.839 --> 00:45:14.295 this year's budget which will go some 00:45:14.319 --> 00:45:17.256 way to address that community concern we 00:45:17.280 --> 00:45:19.256 will see over the next 12 months whether 00:45:19.280 --> 00:45:21.496 one additional officer is actually 00:45:21.520 --> 00:45:23.815 sufficient 00:45:23.839 --> 00:45:26.216 2.6 million is proposed to be spent on 00:45:26.240 --> 00:45:28.616 foot palace this coming year and while 00:45:28.640 --> 00:45:30.856 this is an increase of a few hundred,000 00:45:30.880 --> 00:45:33.416 from last year it is exactly the same as 00:45:33.440 --> 00:45:35.815 the year before that so no increase 00:45:35.839 --> 00:45:38.776 spend on two years ago i believe that 00:45:38.800 --> 00:45:40.456 the spend on footpaths should be 00:45:40.480 --> 00:45:43.416 increased each year or at least indexed 00:45:43.440 --> 00:45:46.136 to keep up with rising costs as we do 00:45:46.160 --> 00:45:49.016 with our charges this way we will never 00:45:49.040 --> 00:45:51.736 fall behind i understand that the 00:45:51.760 --> 00:45:53.656 grinding program and the removal of 00:45:53.680 --> 00:45:56.680 ashfelt wedges has been successful 00:45:56.960 --> 00:45:59.736 and that process must be accelerated so 00:45:59.760 --> 00:46:01.976 that these eyes and trip hazards are 00:46:02.000 --> 00:46:04.776 eliminated completely 00:46:04.800 --> 00:46:06.936 on the value for money aspect council 00:46:06.960 --> 00:46:09.256 does remain the lowest rating council in 00:46:09.280 --> 00:46:11.976 the state and on that basis does offer 00:46:12.000 --> 00:46:14.295 the best value 00:46:14.319 --> 00:46:16.776 though clearly some residents do not see 00:46:16.800 --> 00:46:19.256 that possibly due to the cost of living 00:46:19.280 --> 00:46:22.280 issues they're all facing at the moment 00:46:23.119 --> 00:46:25.095 i wholeheartedly support Glenra 00:46:25.119 --> 00:46:26.936 remaining the lowest rating council as 00:46:26.960 --> 00:46:29.176 long as it can provide the services at 00:46:29.200 --> 00:46:32.055 the standards expected by the community 00:46:32.079 --> 00:46:34.055 with rate capping that position of being 00:46:34.079 --> 00:46:36.856 the lowest rating council won't change 00:46:36.880 --> 00:46:38.856 as all councils are bound by the rate 00:46:38.880 --> 00:46:41.815 cap unless they request an exemption for 00:46:41.839 --> 00:46:43.815 example if they find themselves in a 00:46:43.839 --> 00:46:46.616 financially unsustainable position or 00:46:46.640 --> 00:46:49.016 other dire situation that they have no 00:46:49.040 --> 00:46:51.335 way of overcoming without an except 00:46:51.359 --> 00:46:53.736 exemption 00:46:53.760 --> 00:46:55.496 of great interest and something that has 00:46:55.520 --> 00:46:57.256 caused much concern around local 00:46:57.280 --> 00:46:59.095 governments which is in the budget 00:46:59.119 --> 00:47:02.055 papers in attachment two under emergency 00:47:02.079 --> 00:47:04.776 services and volunteers fund which is an 00:47:04.800 --> 00:47:07.575 extended fire services levy which will 00:47:07.599 --> 00:47:10.216 now include a host of other emergency 00:47:10.240 --> 00:47:12.856 services which is a cost that has in the 00:47:12.880 --> 00:47:15.815 main been taken from the state budget 00:47:15.839 --> 00:47:18.055 and it's now been forced on councils to 00:47:18.079 --> 00:47:20.536 collect from rateayers which will then 00:47:20.560 --> 00:47:22.295 be passed back in full to the state 00:47:22.319 --> 00:47:25.319 government this is a state tax levy and 00:47:25.520 --> 00:47:27.016 not something council should be 00:47:27.040 --> 00:47:28.536 responsible for collecting on their 00:47:28.560 --> 00:47:30.376 behalf 00:47:30.400 --> 00:47:31.976 on a slightly brighter note the 00:47:32.000 --> 00:47:34.216 categories of art centers and libraries 00:47:34.240 --> 00:47:36.696 recreational facilities appearance of 00:47:36.720 --> 00:47:38.295 public spaces and waste management 00:47:38.319 --> 00:47:39.575 councelor Eskov would you like an 00:47:39.599 --> 00:47:42.599 extension yes two minutes two minutes um 00:47:43.440 --> 00:47:45.575 someone like to second that thank you 00:47:45.599 --> 00:47:48.295 all those in favor two minute extension 00:47:48.319 --> 00:47:50.856 grant thank you i'll start the parro 00:47:50.880 --> 00:47:53.176 again on a slightly brighter note the 00:47:53.200 --> 00:47:55.256 categories of art centers and libraries 00:47:55.280 --> 00:47:57.575 recreational facilities appearance of 00:47:57.599 --> 00:47:59.736 public spaces and waste management 00:47:59.760 --> 00:48:02.055 remains remained council's top 00:48:02.079 --> 00:48:04.456 performing service areas but did come 00:48:04.480 --> 00:48:06.456 with slightly lower satisfaction levels 00:48:06.480 --> 00:48:09.480 than last year by one or two points on 00:48:10.079 --> 00:48:11.896 libraries in particular where we lost 00:48:11.920 --> 00:48:14.216 two points in the survey our libraries 00:48:14.240 --> 00:48:15.976 do remain one of the most valued 00:48:16.000 --> 00:48:18.376 services in Glen Eira and provide a hub 00:48:18.400 --> 00:48:20.936 for learning connection and community 00:48:20.960 --> 00:48:22.616 they provide a wealth of online 00:48:22.640 --> 00:48:25.416 resources with sites located at the town 00:48:25.440 --> 00:48:28.440 hall at Caulfield Stenwick Bentley and 00:48:28.559 --> 00:48:31.416 Cariegi they provide books for all ages 00:48:31.440 --> 00:48:34.440 and interests e resources DVDs magazines 00:48:35.280 --> 00:48:38.280 and more um for kids there is Baby Time 00:48:39.200 --> 00:48:42.200 Story Time Premier's Reading Challenge 00:48:42.240 --> 00:48:45.240 My Brother Jack Awards Steam St AEAM for 00:48:46.319 --> 00:48:49.016 Kids Club which stands for science 00:48:49.040 --> 00:48:51.656 technology engineering arts and maths 00:48:51.680 --> 00:48:53.976 there's a Lego club and even a kids club 00:48:54.000 --> 00:48:57.000 that meets weekly including PlayStation 00:48:57.359 --> 00:49:00.359 games at Bentley YouthHthub for teens 00:49:00.480 --> 00:49:02.136 there are different programs including 00:49:02.160 --> 00:49:04.696 cyber safety there's a home library 00:49:04.720 --> 00:49:07.575 service there's a drop in tech support 00:49:07.599 --> 00:49:10.599 service at CargI and so much more we're 00:49:11.040 --> 00:49:13.575 allocating 5.7 million to keep our 00:49:13.599 --> 00:49:16.376 libraries thriving including $1 million 00:49:16.400 --> 00:49:19.400 in grants and 700,000 to grow our 00:49:19.760 --> 00:49:22.295 collection whether you visit a library 00:49:22.319 --> 00:49:24.456 to borrow a book join a program or 00:49:24.480 --> 00:49:26.776 simply want a quiet place to do some 00:49:26.800 --> 00:49:29.176 work or read our libraries do provide 00:49:29.200 --> 00:49:30.856 that for the community in a really 00:49:30.880 --> 00:49:33.815 pleasant and comfortable setting 00:49:33.839 --> 00:49:36.216 the town hall's art gallery provides a 00:49:36.240 --> 00:49:38.856 highly valued space to come and see the 00:49:38.880 --> 00:49:40.856 everchanging exhibitions throughout the 00:49:40.880 --> 00:49:43.335 year the popularity of our varied 00:49:43.359 --> 00:49:45.815 exhibitions continues to grow as more 00:49:45.839 --> 00:49:47.815 and more of our community and other 00:49:47.839 --> 00:49:50.839 communities have learned about it 00:49:51.040 --> 00:49:52.616 thinking ahead when we commence the 00:49:52.640 --> 00:49:54.616 initial planning of next year's budget 00:49:54.640 --> 00:49:57.640 in early 2026 I want to address the 00:49:57.760 --> 00:49:59.896 concerns I have outlined that we've 00:49:59.920 --> 00:50:01.656 heard in our community satisfaction 00:50:01.680 --> 00:50:03.736 survey and direct money where the 00:50:03.760 --> 00:50:05.976 community believe it's needed the most 00:50:06.000 --> 00:50:07.736 in the meantime I will support this 00:50:07.760 --> 00:50:09.976 budget but trust that these concerns 00:50:10.000 --> 00:50:12.136 will be addressed next year as well as 00:50:12.160 --> 00:50:14.535 cost of living and safety concerns felt 00:50:14.559 --> 00:50:16.696 by so many in the community thank you 00:50:16.720 --> 00:50:19.575 Madame May thank you Councelor Essakoff 00:50:19.599 --> 00:50:21.496 would anyone else like to speak to this 00:50:21.520 --> 00:50:24.136 motion 00:50:24.160 --> 00:50:27.160 no in that case I will sum up um and I 00:50:27.839 --> 00:50:30.216 just want to say that the budget 2025 00:50:30.240 --> 00:50:32.696 2026 is about investing in the future 00:50:32.720 --> 00:50:35.575 while taking care of today um as 00:50:35.599 --> 00:50:37.976 councelor Escov has said we've heard and 00:50:38.000 --> 00:50:39.335 everyone has said we've heard from the 00:50:39.359 --> 00:50:40.535 committee about what their priorities 00:50:40.559 --> 00:50:42.696 are and we've heard from councelor 00:50:42.720 --> 00:50:44.376 Klake that there are real challenges 00:50:44.400 --> 00:50:46.776 with financial sustainability i think 00:50:46.800 --> 00:50:48.856 this budget does respond to those 00:50:48.880 --> 00:50:51.016 challenges like rising costs growing 00:50:51.040 --> 00:50:53.896 demand economic uncertainty um without 00:50:53.920 --> 00:50:56.776 losing sight of what makes Glen Eira a a 00:50:56.800 --> 00:50:59.800 really great place to live um but it is 00:50:59.839 --> 00:51:02.295 it's a juggling act it's about um 00:51:02.319 --> 00:51:04.055 working out how to try and get 00:51:04.079 --> 00:51:05.416 everything that we can out of every 00:51:05.440 --> 00:51:08.216 dollar that we raise i think this budget 00:51:08.240 --> 00:51:09.976 does deliver the services that our 00:51:10.000 --> 00:51:12.055 committee relies on it does maintain our 00:51:12.079 --> 00:51:14.136 local assets and we're supporting our 00:51:14.160 --> 00:51:16.055 most vulnerable and we're trying to 00:51:16.079 --> 00:51:18.456 take meaningful steps toward on climate 00:51:18.480 --> 00:51:20.776 and sustainability all while keeping 00:51:20.800 --> 00:51:23.176 rates affordable and fair as noted by 00:51:23.200 --> 00:51:25.176 councelor Esakoff where the lowest rating 00:51:25.200 --> 00:51:27.095 council or one of the lowest rating 00:51:27.119 --> 00:51:30.055 councils in metropolitan Melbourne so 00:51:30.079 --> 00:51:32.136 with community's input and the hard work 00:51:32.160 --> 00:51:33.496 of our councils and staff we've 00:51:33.520 --> 00:51:35.016 delivered a budget that reflects 00:51:35.040 --> 00:51:37.095 Glen Eira's shared priorities and also 00:51:37.119 --> 00:51:39.016 sets us on a path of progress and 00:51:39.040 --> 00:51:41.176 resilience so this is the start of of 00:51:41.200 --> 00:51:43.896 our four-year term um this budget is 00:51:43.920 --> 00:51:45.976 also helping build rebuild our cash 00:51:46.000 --> 00:51:47.815 reserves and ensuring that we remain 00:51:47.839 --> 00:51:50.055 financially sustainable into the future 00:51:50.079 --> 00:51:51.896 something that's really important as we 00:51:51.920 --> 00:51:53.896 look at what's happening to some other 00:51:53.920 --> 00:51:56.216 councils around us our goal is to make 00:51:56.240 --> 00:51:57.815 sure that we can continue supporting our 00:51:57.839 --> 00:51:59.496 community through every challenge and 00:51:59.520 --> 00:52:01.976 opportunity so councils I will now put 00:52:02.000 --> 00:52:03.575 this motion to the vote all those in 00:52:03.599 --> 00:52:06.599 favor please raise your hand 00:52:06.960 --> 00:52:08.456 thank you councilors that motion is 00:52:08.480 --> 00:52:10.696 carried unanimously 00:52:10.720 --> 00:52:13.720 we will now move on to item 10.2 which 00:52:13.920 --> 00:52:16.136 is the declaration of rates and charges 00:52:16.160 --> 00:52:19.160 for 2025 2026 someone like to move this 00:52:20.079 --> 00:52:22.136 motion thank you councelor Karslake as 00:52:22.160 --> 00:52:23.815 printed 00:52:23.839 --> 00:52:26.216 thank you yes Mayor as printed thank you 00:52:26.240 --> 00:52:27.575 could I have a second through this 00:52:27.599 --> 00:52:29.656 motion thank you councelor EmRimbaldo 00:52:29.680 --> 00:52:31.176 councelor Karslake would you like to 00:52:31.200 --> 00:52:34.200 speak to the motion thank you Mayor 00:52:34.319 --> 00:52:37.016 um this report recommends that Glen Eira 00:52:37.040 --> 00:52:39.176 Council formally declare the annual 00:52:39.200 --> 00:52:41.815 rates and charges of the 2526 financial 00:52:41.839 --> 00:52:44.216 year covering the period from the 1st of 00:52:44.240 --> 00:52:47.240 July 2025 to the 30th of June 2026 00:52:48.640 --> 00:52:50.776 this declaration is required under 00:52:50.800 --> 00:52:53.496 sections 158 and 162 of the Local 00:52:53.520 --> 00:52:55.496 Government Act 1989 and provides a 00:52:55.520 --> 00:52:57.656 statutory basis for implementing the 00:52:57.680 --> 00:52:59.256 budget 00:52:59.280 --> 00:53:02.280 as adopted by council this evening the 00:53:02.319 --> 00:53:03.976 um the council formally declares the 00:53:04.000 --> 00:53:06.216 rates and charges for the 2526 rating 00:53:06.240 --> 00:53:09.240 year as follows one the amount intended 00:53:09.599 --> 00:53:11.815 to be raised that an amount of 00:53:11.839 --> 00:53:14.839 approximately 146,453,98 00:53:18.240 --> 00:53:20.216 before rebate is declared as the amount 00:53:20.240 --> 00:53:21.815 which council intends to raise by 00:53:21.839 --> 00:53:24.216 general rates cultural and recreational 00:53:24.240 --> 00:53:26.856 lands and annual service charges and the 00:53:26.880 --> 00:53:29.416 breakdown of that is as follows a 00:53:29.440 --> 00:53:32.440 general rate of 117,84,772 00:53:35.359 --> 00:53:38.359 cultural and recreational lands $282,466 00:53:40.240 --> 00:53:42.456 and an annual service charge waste 00:53:42.480 --> 00:53:45.480 28,365,870 00:53:46.240 --> 00:53:49.240 totaling $146,453,98 00:53:51.200 --> 00:53:53.815 so council's goal is to keep rates 00:53:53.839 --> 00:53:56.216 increases to a minimum our community 00:53:56.240 --> 00:53:57.896 needs to be aware that council's costs 00:53:57.920 --> 00:53:59.416 are rising at a rate higher than 00:53:59.440 --> 00:54:01.575 inflation just as there are financial 00:54:01.599 --> 00:54:03.575 pressures in the community so too are 00:54:03.599 --> 00:54:06.456 therefore councils councilors and I've 00:54:06.480 --> 00:54:08.856 spoken obviously about this this evening 00:54:08.880 --> 00:54:10.456 councilors and officers are making 00:54:10.480 --> 00:54:12.216 difficult decisions about deferring 00:54:12.240 --> 00:54:13.976 infrastructure upgrades service levels 00:54:14.000 --> 00:54:16.616 and allocations of resources so that we 00:54:16.640 --> 00:54:18.616 remain financially sustainable and 00:54:18.640 --> 00:54:20.936 councelor Esakoff has just now raised 00:54:20.960 --> 00:54:22.456 some of those concerns with the budget 00:54:22.480 --> 00:54:24.696 in an ongoing way as well and thank you 00:54:24.720 --> 00:54:27.656 for those comments um and allocation of 00:54:27.680 --> 00:54:29.416 resources so that we remain financially 00:54:29.440 --> 00:54:31.976 sustainable while meeting our core 00:54:32.000 --> 00:54:33.976 responsibilities 00:54:34.000 --> 00:54:36.376 council rates however I mean most people 00:54:36.400 --> 00:54:38.456 complain about rates and taxes nobody 00:54:38.480 --> 00:54:40.295 likes death and taxes and rates are a 00:54:40.319 --> 00:54:43.319 tax council rates are a fair and 00:54:43.520 --> 00:54:46.520 equitable means of raising revenue 00:54:47.040 --> 00:54:48.696 because they are based on the value of 00:54:48.720 --> 00:54:51.416 each property this means that those who 00:54:51.440 --> 00:54:53.575 own higher valued properties contribute 00:54:53.599 --> 00:54:56.456 more reflecting their greater capacity 00:54:56.480 --> 00:54:58.776 to pay it's a system that aligns with 00:54:58.800 --> 00:55:00.696 the principles prog of progressive 00:55:00.720 --> 00:55:03.496 taxation where contributions increase 00:55:03.520 --> 00:55:05.896 with wealth and ensures that the cost of 00:55:05.920 --> 00:55:08.376 funding essential local services is 00:55:08.400 --> 00:55:10.136 shared proportionally across our 00:55:10.160 --> 00:55:12.535 community thank you i commend the 00:55:12.559 --> 00:55:15.559 recommendation to set the rates 00:55:17.280 --> 00:55:19.095 thank you councelor Castle councelor 00:55:19.119 --> 00:55:22.119 EmRimbaldo 00:55:22.720 --> 00:55:25.720 thank you Maya 00:55:26.800 --> 00:55:28.696 tonight we're being asked to formally 00:55:28.720 --> 00:55:30.776 declare the annual rates and charges for 00:55:30.800 --> 00:55:33.800 the 2025 2026 financial year in line 00:55:34.880 --> 00:55:36.616 with what's required under the local 00:55:36.640 --> 00:55:39.640 government act 1889 00:55:40.400 --> 00:55:42.696 this step gives us the legal footing to 00:55:42.720 --> 00:55:44.696 implement the council budget that was 00:55:44.720 --> 00:55:46.696 recently adopted 00:55:46.720 --> 00:55:48.616 before we go further I want to speak 00:55:48.640 --> 00:55:51.640 plainly any increase in rates is never 00:55:51.839 --> 00:55:54.216 easy especially for the families 00:55:54.240 --> 00:55:57.095 pensioners renters and small businesses 00:55:57.119 --> 00:55:59.736 in our community who are already feeling 00:55:59.760 --> 00:56:02.216 the pinch from rising living costs i 00:56:02.240 --> 00:56:04.535 know this firsthand cuz I'm not just a 00:56:04.559 --> 00:56:07.559 council i'm also a rateayer a parent and 00:56:07.680 --> 00:56:10.295 I understand what these increases mean 00:56:10.319 --> 00:56:13.319 at the kitchen table level 00:56:13.680 --> 00:56:15.416 for this coming year council has 00:56:15.440 --> 00:56:18.440 resolved to set the rate increase at 3% 00:56:18.720 --> 00:56:20.856 that figure is in line with the rate cap 00:56:20.880 --> 00:56:23.256 set by the Victorian government's fair 00:56:23.280 --> 00:56:26.280 go rate system and importantly we 00:56:26.640 --> 00:56:28.696 haven't applied for any variation to 00:56:28.720 --> 00:56:31.256 increase it further we've stayed within 00:56:31.280 --> 00:56:33.896 a cap and we've done so deliberately 00:56:33.920 --> 00:56:36.055 with the aim of easing the burden where 00:56:36.079 --> 00:56:39.079 we can while the cost of running council 00:56:39.200 --> 00:56:41.095 services like insurance construction 00:56:41.119 --> 00:56:44.119 materials utilities and contracts have 00:56:44.240 --> 00:56:47.016 risen more than 3% in real terms we've 00:56:47.040 --> 00:56:49.736 chosen not to pass that full increase on 00:56:49.760 --> 00:56:51.656 in fact Lenara continues to be one of 00:56:51.680 --> 00:56:53.896 the lowest rating councils in the state 00:56:53.920 --> 00:56:56.295 that's something I'm proud of to give a 00:56:56.319 --> 00:56:57.815 bit of context here's what our rate 00:56:57.839 --> 00:56:59.575 increases have looked like over the last 00:56:59.599 --> 00:57:02.599 few years 2021 1.5% 00:57:03.440 --> 00:57:06.440 22 23 1.75% 00:57:06.799 --> 00:57:09.799 23 24 3.5% and 2425 2.75% 00:57:12.960 --> 00:57:15.095 these numbers reflect a genuine effort 00:57:15.119 --> 00:57:18.119 to increase keep increases modest even 00:57:18.960 --> 00:57:21.960 in challenging economic times the 3% 00:57:22.319 --> 00:57:24.216 rise this year isn't about growing 00:57:24.240 --> 00:57:26.775 council's footprint it's about keeping 00:57:26.799 --> 00:57:29.799 the services we already rely on to run 00:57:29.839 --> 00:57:32.456 smoothly clean parks safe roads waste 00:57:32.480 --> 00:57:34.936 collection networks and support for the 00:57:34.960 --> 00:57:37.656 most vulnerable in our community for 00:57:37.680 --> 00:57:39.976 context more than 65% of our annual 00:57:40.000 --> 00:57:41.976 operating revenue comes from rates and 00:57:42.000 --> 00:57:44.696 charges managing that revenue carefully 00:57:44.720 --> 00:57:47.496 is what enables council to continue 00:57:47.520 --> 00:57:49.976 doing its job well without cutting 00:57:50.000 --> 00:57:52.055 corners or compromising on service 00:57:52.079 --> 00:57:54.936 quality as someone only 7 months into 00:57:54.960 --> 00:57:57.496 this role I'll be honest i would have 00:57:57.520 --> 00:57:59.815 loved to freeze the rates this year but 00:57:59.839 --> 00:58:02.376 with the information before us and with 00:58:02.400 --> 00:58:04.295 a responsibility to keep the wheels 00:58:04.319 --> 00:58:07.176 turning I've supported this motion 00:58:07.200 --> 00:58:09.416 knowing it balances sustainability with 00:58:09.440 --> 00:58:12.440 restraint what I can do is promise this 00:58:12.799 --> 00:58:14.616 over the next 12 months I'll be working 00:58:14.640 --> 00:58:17.256 with my fellow councilors to scrutinize 00:58:17.280 --> 00:58:19.095 every dollar and advocate for better 00:58:19.119 --> 00:58:22.119 outcomes wherever possible especially as 00:58:22.400 --> 00:58:24.376 we start shaping next year's budget 00:58:24.400 --> 00:58:27.400 thank you 00:58:27.520 --> 00:58:29.656 thank you Councelor EmRimbaldo would any 00:58:29.680 --> 00:58:31.736 council like to speak against this 00:58:31.760 --> 00:58:33.575 motion 00:58:33.599 --> 00:58:35.176 are there any other speakers on this 00:58:35.200 --> 00:58:37.815 motion 00:58:37.839 --> 00:58:40.216 that case I'll now put this No I'm going 00:58:40.240 --> 00:58:41.656 to take it back sorry to councelor 00:58:41.680 --> 00:58:43.976 Castle to sum up 00:58:44.000 --> 00:58:46.456 thank you Mayor 00:58:46.480 --> 00:58:48.775 um I just just I would really just like 00:58:48.799 --> 00:58:51.256 to thank councelor RimRimbaldo for her 00:58:51.280 --> 00:58:53.335 comments in seconding the motion i think 00:58:53.359 --> 00:58:56.359 we're very all very aware of the impacts 00:58:56.400 --> 00:58:59.400 of any costs on our community members um 00:58:59.760 --> 00:59:02.456 during a time of real financial strain 00:59:02.480 --> 00:59:05.480 and hardship I think the um and and 00:59:07.359 --> 00:59:09.256 being one of the lowest rating 00:59:09.280 --> 00:59:11.176 councils has been something that we have 00:59:11.200 --> 00:59:13.416 been for many many years and I believe 00:59:13.440 --> 00:59:16.440 the strain is now showing thank you 00:59:18.480 --> 00:59:20.696 thank you councelor Cast Lake i'll now 00:59:20.720 --> 00:59:22.775 follow the order by asking everyone if 00:59:22.799 --> 00:59:24.616 you would like to support this motion 00:59:24.640 --> 00:59:27.640 please raise your hand 00:59:28.000 --> 00:59:31.000 this motion is carried unanimously we 00:59:31.440 --> 00:59:34.440 are now up to item 10.3 our place our 00:59:35.280 --> 00:59:37.016 plan engagement report on the first 00:59:37.040 --> 00:59:39.736 round of draft plans someone like to put 00:59:39.760 --> 00:59:42.136 this motion thank you councelor Essakoff as 00:59:42.160 --> 00:59:43.736 printed 00:59:43.760 --> 00:59:46.055 yes madam may thank you councelor Daniel 00:59:46.079 --> 00:59:48.936 is seconding the motion councelor Eskov 00:59:48.960 --> 00:59:51.416 please say a few words yeah thanks madam 00:59:51.440 --> 00:59:54.440 Mayor at the beginning of each council 00:59:54.720 --> 00:59:57.335 term we must develop long-term strategic 00:59:57.359 --> 01:00:00.359 plans that reflect the ambitions and 01:00:00.480 --> 01:00:03.176 aspirations of our community to support 01:00:03.200 --> 01:00:05.496 the development of these plans in 01:00:05.520 --> 01:00:07.656 February this year we endorsed a 01:00:07.680 --> 01:00:10.295 multifased communication and engagement 01:00:10.319 --> 01:00:13.319 program called our place our plan 01:00:14.000 --> 01:00:17.000 so far this has included engagement in 01:00:17.599 --> 01:00:19.736 to check in on the community vision 01:00:19.760 --> 01:00:22.535 completed in August last year most of 01:00:22.559 --> 01:00:24.376 those respondents told us that the 01:00:24.400 --> 01:00:27.400 vision still feels right to them 01:00:28.160 --> 01:00:30.376 then the broad community engagement to 01:00:30.400 --> 01:00:33.016 connect with the wider community with 01:00:33.040 --> 01:00:35.416 underrepresented groups and with key 01:00:35.440 --> 01:00:37.496 stakeholders 01:00:37.520 --> 01:00:39.815 then a community priorities panel a 01:00:39.839 --> 01:00:42.775 deliberative engagement process and 01:00:42.799 --> 01:00:45.736 following that phase 4A engagement on 01:00:45.760 --> 01:00:47.815 the first round of draft plans which 01:00:47.839 --> 01:00:49.815 were the budget the rating and revenue 01:00:49.839 --> 01:00:52.535 plan the strategic property plan and the 01:00:52.559 --> 01:00:55.559 biodiversity plan which took place 01:00:55.680 --> 01:00:58.376 between the 30th of April and the 18th 01:00:58.400 --> 01:01:01.256 of May the engagement was delivered at 01:01:01.280 --> 01:01:04.280 the consult level of the IAP2 public 01:01:04.319 --> 01:01:07.319 participation spectrum and aimed to 01:01:07.680 --> 01:01:09.736 check back in with the community to see 01:01:09.760 --> 01:01:12.055 if we heard them correctly and to seek 01:01:12.079 --> 01:01:15.079 further feedback in covering all plans 01:01:15.119 --> 01:01:17.896 all four plans the engagement on the 01:01:17.920 --> 01:01:19.815 first round of the draft plans received 01:01:19.839 --> 01:01:22.839 a total of 75 responses made up of 62 01:01:23.440 --> 01:01:25.575 survey submissions and 13 email 01:01:25.599 --> 01:01:28.376 submissions and we had one attendee at 01:01:28.400 --> 01:01:31.176 the budget information session 01:01:31.200 --> 01:01:33.176 some of the emails received addressed 01:01:33.200 --> 01:01:35.496 more than one of those four plans so the 01:01:35.520 --> 01:01:37.896 total number of pieces of feedback on 01:01:37.920 --> 01:01:40.920 various plans was 95 which equates to 01:01:41.200 --> 01:01:43.496 the table that is on in the agenda 01:01:43.520 --> 01:01:46.520 papers the budget received a total of 01:01:47.119 --> 01:01:49.896 20 have your say survey responses and 01:01:49.920 --> 01:01:52.920 four email submissions so total 24 01:01:53.119 --> 01:01:55.976 submissions the draft revenue and rating 01:01:56.000 --> 01:01:59.000 plan received eight have your say survey 01:01:59.119 --> 01:02:02.119 responses the draft property strategic 01:02:02.720 --> 01:02:05.256 property plan received a total of 18 01:02:05.280 --> 01:02:07.656 have your say submissions one email 01:02:07.680 --> 01:02:10.680 submission totaling 19 altogether the 01:02:11.440 --> 01:02:13.896 draft by a diversity plan received a 01:02:13.920 --> 01:02:16.696 total of 37 have your say survey 01:02:16.720 --> 01:02:19.496 responses and eight email submissions 01:02:19.520 --> 01:02:22.295 totaling 45 altogether 01:02:22.319 --> 01:02:24.055 so when you add all those up it's less 01:02:24.079 --> 01:02:26.535 than 100 people that we heard from over 01:02:26.559 --> 01:02:29.559 the four plans which you know out of a 01:02:29.839 --> 01:02:32.839 population of what 160,000 odd um that's 01:02:33.520 --> 01:02:35.736 a very small percentage of our community 01:02:35.760 --> 01:02:37.896 if 1% 01:02:37.920 --> 01:02:40.055 i found the response numbers incredibly 01:02:40.079 --> 01:02:42.535 disappointing despite such an 01:02:42.559 --> 01:02:44.856 extensive reach only tiny numbers were 01:02:44.880 --> 01:02:47.815 received as I've just said I doubt that 01:02:47.839 --> 01:02:49.656 this response level gives us a broad 01:02:49.680 --> 01:02:52.680 spectrum view view of the community but 01:02:52.720 --> 01:02:54.616 no doubt we heard from those with 01:02:54.640 --> 01:02:56.295 particular focus or interest in a 01:02:56.319 --> 01:02:58.216 particular area 01:02:58.240 --> 01:03:01.240 um it's a pity that so much and so many 01:03:01.599 --> 01:03:03.815 plans went out for consultation at the 01:03:03.839 --> 01:03:06.295 same time it was an overload of 01:03:06.319 --> 01:03:08.535 information I think to the to expect the 01:03:08.559 --> 01:03:11.095 broader community to respond to all of 01:03:11.119 --> 01:03:14.055 them many who are already time poor 01:03:14.079 --> 01:03:15.896 and leading busy lives trying to manage 01:03:15.920 --> 01:03:18.920 their households at this time but this 01:03:19.119 --> 01:03:20.936 report notes the community feedback 01:03:20.960 --> 01:03:23.896 which has been used to inform the plans 01:03:23.920 --> 01:03:25.976 um as this ends the engagement for the 01:03:26.000 --> 01:03:27.496 strategic property plan and the 01:03:27.520 --> 01:03:30.520 biodiversity plan and the feedback noted 01:03:30.799 --> 01:03:32.856 and has been considered in finalizing 01:03:32.880 --> 01:03:35.656 the plans given all of that I'm happy to 01:03:35.680 --> 01:03:37.496 note the report as the recommendation 01:03:37.520 --> 01:03:40.520 outlines thank you 01:03:40.960 --> 01:03:43.256 thank you councelor Esakoff councelor 01:03:43.280 --> 01:03:45.095 Daniel 01:03:45.119 --> 01:03:47.815 thank you Mayor um I'm pleased to second 01:03:47.839 --> 01:03:50.839 the motion on this um our place our 01:03:51.359 --> 01:03:53.656 plan community consultation and I do 01:03:53.680 --> 01:03:55.496 share councelor Isikov's concern about 01:03:55.520 --> 01:03:58.520 the low rate of engagement but it it was 01:03:58.960 --> 01:04:01.896 still one of our largest um engagement 01:04:01.920 --> 01:04:04.535 programs so um I have hope that things 01:04:04.559 --> 01:04:06.856 will improve over time i just wanted to 01:04:06.880 --> 01:04:08.535 briefly 01:04:08.559 --> 01:04:10.616 speak on the community engagement that 01:04:10.640 --> 01:04:13.256 shaped the first ever biodiversity plan 01:04:13.280 --> 01:04:15.736 that we'll be presenting tonight as part 01:04:15.760 --> 01:04:18.535 of our place our plan cons council heard 01:04:18.559 --> 01:04:20.055 from the community across a wide range 01:04:20.079 --> 01:04:22.456 of activities and on the biodiversity 01:04:22.480 --> 01:04:24.535 plan specifically we saw the largest 01:04:24.559 --> 01:04:27.095 number of submissions in this engagement 01:04:27.119 --> 01:04:28.936 which revealed clear community support 01:04:28.960 --> 01:04:31.176 for strong action to protect nature 01:04:31.200 --> 01:04:32.856 locally 01:04:32.880 --> 01:04:35.095 from more habitat corridors to greening 01:04:35.119 --> 01:04:36.856 private land and restoring remnant 01:04:36.880 --> 01:04:38.376 vegetation 01:04:38.400 --> 01:04:40.456 the key themes identified included 01:04:40.480 --> 01:04:42.295 positive commentary about the plan 01:04:42.319 --> 01:04:44.216 strong feedback on the need to focus on 01:04:44.240 --> 01:04:46.055 planting more indigenous trees and 01:04:46.079 --> 01:04:48.456 plants views that the plan lacks 01:04:48.480 --> 01:04:51.416 specific measurable targets and actions 01:04:51.440 --> 01:04:53.416 and more protection and expansion of 01:04:53.440 --> 01:04:55.976 waterways in Glenra 01:04:56.000 --> 01:04:58.136 the drive plan responds to this feedback 01:04:58.160 --> 01:04:59.896 with practical actions and a long-term 01:04:59.920 --> 01:05:02.616 vision i'd like to thank everyone who 01:05:02.640 --> 01:05:04.456 contributed their voices have helped 01:05:04.480 --> 01:05:06.136 shaped a plan that reflects both our 01:05:06.160 --> 01:05:08.535 environmental responsibilities and our 01:05:08.559 --> 01:05:10.696 community's aspirations for a glean 01:05:10.720 --> 01:05:13.720 greener healthier Glenra 01:05:15.839 --> 01:05:17.575 thank you councelor Daniel would 01:05:17.599 --> 01:05:20.599 anyone like to speak against this motion 01:05:21.039 --> 01:05:22.535 are there any other speakers on this 01:05:22.559 --> 01:05:25.559 motion 01:05:25.599 --> 01:05:27.496 that case I'd like to invite councelor 01:05:27.520 --> 01:05:30.520 Essakoff to sum up thanks Madame May just 01:05:30.720 --> 01:05:32.456 wanted to thank those involved in the 01:05:32.480 --> 01:05:35.480 process the n whole 95 of them um at the 01:05:36.400 --> 01:05:37.896 same time encourage the broader 01:05:37.920 --> 01:05:39.976 community to become involved in what we 01:05:40.000 --> 01:05:42.535 do and how we do it and what we spend 01:05:42.559 --> 01:05:45.335 and what we spend it on it's your money 01:05:45.359 --> 01:05:48.359 it is your money thank you 01:05:49.039 --> 01:05:51.416 thank you Councelor Essakoff um I'll now 01:05:51.440 --> 01:05:53.256 put this motion to the vote all those in 01:05:53.280 --> 01:05:56.280 favor please raise your hand 01:05:56.720 --> 01:05:59.176 that motion is carried unanimously we're 01:05:59.200 --> 01:06:01.815 now up to item 10.4 the strategic 01:06:01.839 --> 01:06:04.839 property plan and there are two parts 01:06:05.599 --> 01:06:08.295 of this recommendation one is to 01:06:08.319 --> 01:06:11.256 adopt the plan as outlined and also to 01:06:11.280 --> 01:06:12.936 acknowledge the significant contribution 01:06:12.960 --> 01:06:15.416 of the Glen Eira community so I am looking 01:06:15.440 --> 01:06:18.295 for someone to put that motion councelor 01:06:18.319 --> 01:06:19.815 Karslake 01:06:19.839 --> 01:06:22.839 as printed yes thank you Mayor as 01:06:22.960 --> 01:06:25.736 printed and someone to second the 01:06:25.760 --> 01:06:28.760 motion 01:06:28.799 --> 01:06:31.799 councelor Esakoff thank you councelor 01:06:32.079 --> 01:06:33.416 Castle Lake you're welcome to speak to 01:06:33.440 --> 01:06:36.440 the motion 01:06:41.520 --> 01:06:44.520 thank you Mayor um I Yes um the 01:06:45.599 --> 01:06:48.535 proposal is to recommend um the adoption 01:06:48.559 --> 01:06:51.559 of the strategic property plan this is 01:06:51.839 --> 01:06:54.216 groundbreaking material for local 01:06:54.240 --> 01:06:57.240 government um we are proposing a 01:06:57.920 --> 01:07:00.456 framework that enables us to consider 01:07:00.480 --> 01:07:03.416 assets based on their current and future 01:07:03.440 --> 01:07:06.440 potential value um and other councils 01:07:06.640 --> 01:07:08.216 haven't undertaken this type of 01:07:08.240 --> 01:07:10.295 strategic review of their assets before 01:07:10.319 --> 01:07:11.976 so essentially what we're looking at 01:07:12.000 --> 01:07:15.000 adopting is a framework um that provides 01:07:15.920 --> 01:07:18.920 an assessment process to determine the 01:07:18.960 --> 01:07:21.960 current and future value of the land um 01:07:22.000 --> 01:07:24.775 for various purposes so council's 01:07:24.799 --> 01:07:26.535 committed to providing a diverse range 01:07:26.559 --> 01:07:28.535 of community social infrastructure from 01:07:28.559 --> 01:07:30.696 playgrounds to facilities where people 01:07:30.720 --> 01:07:33.095 can meet and work together these 01:07:33.119 --> 01:07:35.496 physical spaces support the delivery of 01:07:35.520 --> 01:07:37.575 essential services and enhance the 01:07:37.599 --> 01:07:39.736 health and wellbeing of our community 01:07:39.760 --> 01:07:42.760 this is one of the ways we build 01:07:43.200 --> 01:07:45.575 social build social co cohesion and 01:07:45.599 --> 01:07:48.599 connection as populations grow so do 01:07:49.280 --> 01:07:52.055 community infrastructure needs to need 01:07:52.079 --> 01:07:54.535 they also need to so it can support our 01:07:54.559 --> 01:07:56.376 community's needs from now and into the 01:07:56.400 --> 01:07:58.856 future as I've already raised tonight 01:07:58.880 --> 01:08:01.736 funding um required to maintain renew 01:08:01.760 --> 01:08:04.216 and expand community infrastructure 01:08:04.240 --> 01:08:06.376 remains a significant challenge for all 01:08:06.400 --> 01:08:09.400 councils so we need to approach these um 01:08:09.760 --> 01:08:12.376 these assets with a a very clear 01:08:12.400 --> 01:08:14.456 strategic framework which is what this 01:08:14.480 --> 01:08:17.480 proposed um property strategic plan does 01:08:19.279 --> 01:08:21.815 so council's financial plan 2024 01:08:21.839 --> 01:08:24.376 identifies council's primary obligations 01:08:24.400 --> 01:08:26.936 to be financial sustainability 01:08:26.960 --> 01:08:29.016 um to make effective use of public funds 01:08:29.040 --> 01:08:30.695 entrusted to us and to ensure the 01:08:30.719 --> 01:08:32.616 responsible management and planning of 01:08:32.640 --> 01:08:34.856 community assets so that future rate 01:08:34.880 --> 01:08:37.880 payers are not burdened unnecessarily 01:08:37.920 --> 01:08:39.735 there is clearly a need for council to 01:08:39.759 --> 01:08:42.135 strategically re review and plan its 01:08:42.159 --> 01:08:44.456 property assets and ensure a balance of 01:08:44.480 --> 01:08:47.255 net community benefit and financial 01:08:47.279 --> 01:08:49.255 sustainability in delivering community 01:08:49.279 --> 01:08:51.976 services and facilities 01:08:52.000 --> 01:08:53.815 council needs to be strategic and 01:08:53.839 --> 01:08:55.735 considered when making decisions about 01:08:55.759 --> 01:08:58.056 its properties and in short to ensure 01:08:58.080 --> 01:08:59.735 the greatest benefits to community now 01:08:59.759 --> 01:09:02.215 and into the future 01:09:02.239 --> 01:09:04.536 so this requires us to look at how a 01:09:04.560 --> 01:09:06.536 small number of assets can provide 01:09:06.560 --> 01:09:09.560 potential revenue streams or to fund 01:09:10.159 --> 01:09:11.735 future community infrastructure and 01:09:11.759 --> 01:09:14.456 services it might be commercial leasing 01:09:14.480 --> 01:09:16.695 of a site combining several services 01:09:16.719 --> 01:09:18.456 into one larger building or enabling 01:09:18.480 --> 01:09:21.480 cost sharing or selling an underutilized 01:09:21.520 --> 01:09:23.735 asset to to improve another one 01:09:23.759 --> 01:09:25.175 elsewhere 01:09:25.199 --> 01:09:27.735 so the benefits of doing this work is to 01:09:27.759 --> 01:09:30.215 ensure we take a holistic approach to 01:09:30.239 --> 01:09:32.215 allocate our resources effectively 01:09:32.239 --> 01:09:34.056 facilitate long-term planning and 01:09:34.080 --> 01:09:36.456 forecasting and aligning our property 01:09:36.480 --> 01:09:39.016 investments with community goals and to 01:09:39.040 --> 01:09:41.896 adapt to changing demographics 01:09:41.920 --> 01:09:44.215 so we're going hopefully we will capture 01:09:44.239 --> 01:09:46.376 future community needs for open space 01:09:46.400 --> 01:09:48.456 and other community infrastructure by 01:09:48.480 --> 01:09:50.215 ensuring property acquisitions and 01:09:50.239 --> 01:09:51.976 developments align with demographic 01:09:52.000 --> 01:09:54.856 trends urban density challenges and 01:09:54.880 --> 01:09:57.880 identifying gaps in service provision 01:09:58.480 --> 01:10:01.480 um so yes importantly the site 01:10:01.600 --> 01:10:03.496 recommendations allow council to advance 01:10:03.520 --> 01:10:05.655 community benefit outcomes core to its 01:10:05.679 --> 01:10:07.336 commitment to Glen Eira's wellbeing 01:10:07.360 --> 01:10:09.816 including but not limited to improving 01:10:09.840 --> 01:10:11.736 recently acquired properties for open 01:10:11.760 --> 01:10:14.760 space thank you 01:10:14.960 --> 01:10:17.576 thank you councelor Kle councelor 01:10:17.600 --> 01:10:19.416 Essakoff 01:10:19.440 --> 01:10:21.816 yeah thanks Madame May this is a 01:10:21.840 --> 01:10:24.616 long- aaited plan and a very necessary 01:10:24.640 --> 01:10:27.175 one which will guide Glen IRA now and 01:10:27.199 --> 01:10:29.256 into the future with respect to 01:10:29.280 --> 01:10:31.256 optimizing the use of its community 01:10:31.280 --> 01:10:33.416 infrastructure which as we all know 01:10:33.440 --> 01:10:35.976 needs regular funding to maintain renew 01:10:36.000 --> 01:10:39.000 and expand as needs arise as Glen Eira 01:10:39.760 --> 01:10:41.336 grows the demand for community 01:10:41.360 --> 01:10:44.296 facilities will also grow as Glen Eira 01:10:44.320 --> 01:10:46.376 becomes denser the need for more open 01:10:46.400 --> 01:10:49.175 space will grow too as people's needs 01:10:49.199 --> 01:10:52.056 change so so will the services that we 01:10:52.080 --> 01:10:55.080 provide at this point in time council 01:10:55.360 --> 01:10:58.360 manages 156 pieces of land and 572 01:11:00.159 --> 01:11:03.159 buildings 240 of which are dedicated to 01:11:03.280 --> 01:11:05.576 community services 01:11:05.600 --> 01:11:08.376 186 hectares of land are used for parks 01:11:08.400 --> 01:11:11.400 reserves sports fields and car parks all 01:11:11.440 --> 01:11:14.440 with a total value of $1.46 billion 01:11:16.159 --> 01:11:19.096 so collectively we're billionaires by 01:11:19.120 --> 01:11:21.736 the sounds of it um while community 01:11:21.760 --> 01:11:23.816 groups and sports clubs utilize many of 01:11:23.840 --> 01:11:25.576 our buildings we also lease some 01:11:25.600 --> 01:11:27.976 buildings for community groups such as 01:11:28.000 --> 01:11:30.215 the Glen Eira Historical Society for 01:11:30.239 --> 01:11:31.896 example 01:11:31.920 --> 01:11:34.215 Glen Eira has a deficiency of open space 01:11:34.239 --> 01:11:36.695 and mostly due to development we have a 01:11:36.719 --> 01:11:39.016 diminished tree canopy cover which 01:11:39.040 --> 01:11:41.896 increases the urban heat effects plus we 01:11:41.920 --> 01:11:44.376 will continue to receive pressure to 01:11:44.400 --> 01:11:46.456 accommodate future housing needs which 01:11:46.480 --> 01:11:48.296 means living in a highdensity 01:11:48.320 --> 01:11:50.695 environment contributing to and 01:11:50.719 --> 01:11:53.416 exacerbating those deficiencies 01:11:53.440 --> 01:11:55.496 we need to balance community benefit 01:11:55.520 --> 01:11:57.816 with financial sustainability too as I 01:11:57.840 --> 01:12:00.135 think councelor Klack mentioned this 01:12:00.159 --> 01:12:03.016 means we need to use our places and our 01:12:03.040 --> 01:12:05.576 spaces in the most effective ways and 01:12:05.600 --> 01:12:07.655 maximize the potential of what we do 01:12:07.679 --> 01:12:10.679 have this requires looking at our assets 01:12:10.719 --> 01:12:13.719 in a strategic and considered way and 01:12:13.840 --> 01:12:15.816 look at how a small number of assets 01:12:15.840 --> 01:12:18.376 might provide a revenue stream to assist 01:12:18.400 --> 01:12:20.536 in funding community infrastructure and 01:12:20.560 --> 01:12:23.560 services it might be leasing a site on a 01:12:23.760 --> 01:12:26.760 commercial basis combining services into 01:12:26.800 --> 01:12:29.096 one larger building to enable cost 01:12:29.120 --> 01:12:32.120 sharing or selling an underused asset to 01:12:32.480 --> 01:12:35.096 provide a better one in another location 01:12:35.120 --> 01:12:37.416 if that is the wish of the council and 01:12:37.440 --> 01:12:39.016 community 01:12:39.040 --> 01:12:41.096 this plan gives us a roadmap for better 01:12:41.120 --> 01:12:43.256 planning and decision making with its 01:12:43.280 --> 01:12:45.416 goals being to make better decisions 01:12:45.440 --> 01:12:48.135 guide investment and management stay 01:12:48.159 --> 01:12:49.896 flexible for the future and be 01:12:49.920 --> 01:12:52.776 transparent and accountable to achieve 01:12:52.800 --> 01:12:55.576 this we're focusing on five key areas 01:12:55.600 --> 01:12:57.416 setting clear goals for our property 01:12:57.440 --> 01:13:00.296 portfolio for transparent leasing 01:13:00.320 --> 01:13:02.296 getting the most out of our assets 01:13:02.320 --> 01:13:04.456 involving the community and making the 01:13:04.480 --> 01:13:07.016 most of what we've got to ensure that 01:13:07.040 --> 01:13:09.256 we're making smart consistent decisions 01:13:09.280 --> 01:13:12.056 a two-step framework has been created 01:13:12.080 --> 01:13:14.536 the first step a property performance 01:13:14.560 --> 01:13:17.096 assessment and the second step providing 01:13:17.120 --> 01:13:19.416 for further investigations 01:13:19.440 --> 01:13:21.496 a report back to council each year will 01:13:21.520 --> 01:13:23.576 be provided telling us what has been 01:13:23.600 --> 01:13:26.296 achieved what needs improving and any 01:13:26.320 --> 01:13:27.976 new opportunities that have been 01:13:28.000 --> 01:13:30.456 identified any big decisions in 01:13:30.480 --> 01:13:32.536 connection with key sites will include 01:13:32.560 --> 01:13:34.695 community consultation 01:13:34.719 --> 01:13:36.616 if this plan is endorsed tonight the 01:13:36.640 --> 01:13:39.016 actions contained in each focus area 01:13:39.040 --> 01:13:41.175 will be advanced and options development 01:13:41.199 --> 01:13:43.496 would begin in regard to specific 01:13:43.520 --> 01:13:45.976 strategic sites and as I said the 01:13:46.000 --> 01:13:47.736 community will be involved in that 01:13:47.760 --> 01:13:50.760 process and your opinions matter thank 01:13:50.800 --> 01:13:52.616 you 01:13:52.640 --> 01:13:54.695 thank you Councelor Essakoff would any 01:13:54.719 --> 01:13:56.536 council like to speak against this 01:13:56.560 --> 01:13:58.776 motion 01:13:58.800 --> 01:14:01.496 are there any other speakers on this 01:14:01.520 --> 01:14:04.520 motion 01:14:04.640 --> 01:14:07.640 thank you Councelor Young 01:14:10.880 --> 01:14:13.880 thank you Madame Mayor i um I would 01:14:14.239 --> 01:14:17.239 also like to um to add to um the 01:14:18.320 --> 01:14:21.320 comments of councilors Kak and 01:14:21.920 --> 01:14:24.920 Esakoff about this um very very exciting 01:14:25.920 --> 01:14:28.135 strategic property plan that our 01:14:28.159 --> 01:14:31.159 officers have done extremely 01:14:31.920 --> 01:14:34.920 considered wholesome work 01:14:37.120 --> 01:14:40.120 on that should not be underestimated 01:14:41.679 --> 01:14:44.135 th this strategic property plan is 01:14:44.159 --> 01:14:46.616 driven by a deep commitment of this 01:14:46.640 --> 01:14:48.776 council to deliver better outcomes and 01:14:48.800 --> 01:14:50.616 futureproof our infrastructure and 01:14:50.640 --> 01:14:53.175 assets for our broad and diverse Glen Eira 01:14:53.199 --> 01:14:55.896 community it seeks to understand the 01:14:55.920 --> 01:14:57.816 services the council provides to our 01:14:57.840 --> 01:14:59.496 community and the associated 01:14:59.520 --> 01:15:02.135 infrastructure required to support those 01:15:02.159 --> 01:15:05.096 services with financial sustainability 01:15:05.120 --> 01:15:07.416 as a goal that is also considered in 01:15:07.440 --> 01:15:09.016 that mix 01:15:09.040 --> 01:15:11.416 the plan develops a wholesome considered 01:15:11.440 --> 01:15:13.496 process and decision-making matrix 01:15:13.520 --> 01:15:15.576 encapsulating factors for council to 01:15:15.600 --> 01:15:17.816 assess when making plans for how we best 01:15:17.840 --> 01:15:20.376 manage our assets and facilities both 01:15:20.400 --> 01:15:23.400 now and to meet our emerging and future 01:15:23.440 --> 01:15:26.440 needs this includes considerations of 01:15:26.960 --> 01:15:29.175 any barriers to the community use of 01:15:29.199 --> 01:15:32.199 facilities identifying actions to 01:15:32.320 --> 01:15:34.695 improve conditions and cost the cost 01:15:34.719 --> 01:15:37.016 effectiveness of measures and 01:15:37.040 --> 01:15:39.496 performances against social benefit and 01:15:39.520 --> 01:15:42.520 value this plan also focuses on aligning 01:15:42.880 --> 01:15:44.856 property investments and plans with 01:15:44.880 --> 01:15:47.736 community goals and aims to be adaptive 01:15:47.760 --> 01:15:50.056 to our municipality's changing 01:15:50.080 --> 01:15:51.655 demographics 01:15:51.679 --> 01:15:53.416 as well as to plan and respond to the 01:15:53.440 --> 01:15:55.896 needs of open space and other community 01:15:55.920 --> 01:15:58.616 infrastructure going into the future 01:15:58.640 --> 01:16:01.416 thank you Madame Mayor 01:16:01.440 --> 01:16:03.576 thank you Councelor Young would anyone 01:16:03.600 --> 01:16:06.600 else like to speak on this motion 01:16:07.040 --> 01:16:10.040 um in that case I might just say a few 01:16:10.080 --> 01:16:13.080 words um when I started on council just 01:16:13.120 --> 01:16:16.120 over four years ago um this was one of 01:16:16.239 --> 01:16:18.296 the things that I asked for a 01:16:18.320 --> 01:16:20.296 comprehensive understanding of community 01:16:20.320 --> 01:16:23.256 needs and our property portfolio so 01:16:23.280 --> 01:16:24.616 that we could actually approach them in 01:16:24.640 --> 01:16:26.936 a very strategic way so I'm really 01:16:26.960 --> 01:16:28.536 pleased to see the progress that's been 01:16:28.560 --> 01:16:30.776 made and to see this plan before us 01:16:30.800 --> 01:16:33.416 tonight um making sure that we 01:16:33.440 --> 01:16:35.175 understand our community needs and that 01:16:35.199 --> 01:16:37.096 we are aligning the decisions we make 01:16:37.120 --> 01:16:39.576 about our different places and buildings 01:16:39.600 --> 01:16:41.576 to deliver what the community needs 01:16:41.600 --> 01:16:44.135 now and in the future so it's about 01:16:44.159 --> 01:16:45.896 utilization of our facilities to get the 01:16:45.920 --> 01:16:48.920 best um bang for buck in terms of the 01:16:49.520 --> 01:16:52.056 precious resources we have um but also 01:16:52.080 --> 01:16:53.736 about future proofing it and making sure 01:16:53.760 --> 01:16:55.175 that that alignment is there going 01:16:55.199 --> 01:16:57.096 forward and interesting enough thank you 01:16:57.120 --> 01:16:58.936 art council for throwing in a few 01:16:58.960 --> 01:17:01.576 numbers it works out at about $10,000 01:17:01.600 --> 01:17:04.296 per resident in terms of assets so 01:17:04.320 --> 01:17:06.215 obviously we we'd probably like some 01:17:06.239 --> 01:17:07.816 more in dollar value but let's keep on 01:17:07.840 --> 01:17:09.736 extracting the most value for every 01:17:09.760 --> 01:17:12.456 dollar that we have invested I'd like 01:17:12.480 --> 01:17:14.695 to now hand back thank you to the mover 01:17:14.719 --> 01:17:16.776 for this motion councelor Cast Lake to 01:17:16.800 --> 01:17:18.936 sum up 01:17:18.960 --> 01:17:21.016 thank you i've not nothing to add thank 01:17:21.040 --> 01:17:24.040 you councilors let's take this motion to 01:17:25.120 --> 01:17:27.175 the vote all those in favor please raise 01:17:27.199 --> 01:17:30.199 your hand and that motion is carried 01:17:30.400 --> 01:17:33.400 unanimously we are up now to item 10.5 01:17:36.080 --> 01:17:38.056 and I would like to move a procedural 01:17:38.080 --> 01:17:41.080 motion that council defer item 10.5 the 01:17:41.360 --> 01:17:43.416 investigation into potential use of 01:17:43.440 --> 01:17:45.336 privately owned land for temporary open 01:17:45.360 --> 01:17:47.896 space on tonight's agenda to the 12th of 01:17:47.920 --> 01:17:50.856 August 2025 council meeting could I 01:17:50.880 --> 01:17:52.856 please have a seconder for this motion 01:17:52.880 --> 01:17:55.496 thank you Council Ragni I will now 01:17:55.520 --> 01:17:57.256 put this motion to the vote all those in 01:17:57.280 --> 01:18:00.280 favor please raise your hand that motion 01:18:00.320 --> 01:18:03.175 is carried unanimously 01:18:03.199 --> 01:18:04.936 thank you everyone we'll now move on to 01:18:04.960 --> 01:18:07.896 item 10.6 i know it's a very heartfelt 01:18:07.920 --> 01:18:10.135 motion both amongst councilors and 01:18:10.159 --> 01:18:12.135 community members it is the Glen Eira 01:18:12.159 --> 01:18:15.159 Biodiversity Plan 2025 to 2029 and the 01:18:16.159 --> 01:18:17.736 recommendation is that we adopt the 01:18:17.760 --> 01:18:19.416 biodiversity plan and note the 01:18:19.440 --> 01:18:21.096 significant contribution of our 01:18:21.120 --> 01:18:23.016 community through the two phases of 01:18:23.040 --> 01:18:25.655 community engagement looking for a mover 01:18:25.679 --> 01:18:27.336 for that motion thank you Councelor 01:18:27.360 --> 01:18:30.360 Daniel as printed as printed thank you 01:18:31.600 --> 01:18:33.496 thank you Councelor Daniel and a 01:18:33.520 --> 01:18:35.016 seconder for the motion thank you 01:18:35.040 --> 01:18:37.816 councelor Karslake council Daniel would 01:18:37.840 --> 01:18:39.416 you like to speak to the motion thank 01:18:39.440 --> 01:18:42.296 you Mayor i'm very pleased to speak in 01:18:42.320 --> 01:18:44.296 support of the Glen Eira biodiversity plan 01:18:44.320 --> 01:18:47.256 for 2025 to 2029 01:18:47.280 --> 01:18:48.936 biodiversity loss is one of the most 01:18:48.960 --> 01:18:51.816 pressing global challenges of our time 01:18:51.840 --> 01:18:53.496 it's not just about rare species or 01:18:53.520 --> 01:18:56.135 far-off ecosystems this is about the 01:18:56.159 --> 01:18:58.776 resilience of the places we call home 01:18:58.800 --> 01:19:01.736 about our health and well-being 01:19:01.760 --> 01:19:03.736 australia is home to many species found 01:19:03.760 --> 01:19:06.215 nowhere else on Earth but many of these 01:19:06.239 --> 01:19:08.135 are in steep decline due to climate 01:19:08.159 --> 01:19:10.376 change land clearing habitat 01:19:10.400 --> 01:19:13.400 fragmentation and invasive species and 01:19:13.600 --> 01:19:15.016 while the scale of the challenge is 01:19:15.040 --> 01:19:17.096 national and global the responsibility 01:19:17.120 --> 01:19:19.416 to act is local including here in 01:19:19.440 --> 01:19:21.096 Glen Eira 01:19:21.120 --> 01:19:23.496 the land we stand on was once covered in 01:19:23.520 --> 01:19:26.376 dense grassy flat woodland dominated by 01:19:26.400 --> 01:19:29.400 river red gums on low rises of sand and 01:19:29.520 --> 01:19:31.896 gravel coast Managum was found with a 01:19:31.920 --> 01:19:34.920 dense understory of heathy woodland 01:19:35.040 --> 01:19:36.936 two centuries of urban development have 01:19:36.960 --> 01:19:39.960 profoundly altered our local landscape 01:19:40.239 --> 01:19:41.896 with Glen Eira now having the lowest 01:19:41.920 --> 01:19:43.896 amount of open space per capita of any 01:19:43.920 --> 01:19:46.776 metropolitan council in Victoria yet 01:19:46.800 --> 01:19:49.800 incredibly nature persists glenna still 01:19:50.400 --> 01:19:53.400 supports at least 139 vertebrate species 01:19:53.679 --> 01:19:56.679 over 150 species of indigenous plants a 01:19:57.920 --> 01:19:59.496 wide variety of insects and other 01:19:59.520 --> 01:20:01.816 invertebrates plus the critically 01:20:01.840 --> 01:20:04.376 endangered swift parrot Murray River 01:20:04.400 --> 01:20:07.400 turtle intermediate egret and the study 01:20:07.600 --> 01:20:10.600 park gum and other n and the nally 01:20:10.800 --> 01:20:13.496 endangered gang cockatu 01:20:13.520 --> 01:20:15.655 another 64 threatened species in 01:20:15.679 --> 01:20:18.056 neighboring areas will benefit from the 01:20:18.080 --> 01:20:19.976 creation and restoration of habitat in 01:20:20.000 --> 01:20:21.736 Glenra 01:20:21.760 --> 01:20:23.655 that's why this biodiversity plan is so 01:20:23.679 --> 01:20:25.896 important it sets out a new strategic 01:20:25.920 --> 01:20:27.655 approach to managing restoring and 01:20:27.679 --> 01:20:30.376 celebrating our local biodiversity not 01:20:30.400 --> 01:20:32.135 only as a technical response to a 01:20:32.159 --> 01:20:34.056 problem but as a communitydriven 01:20:34.080 --> 01:20:36.856 commitment to a better future the plan 01:20:36.880 --> 01:20:38.616 builds on years of work and community 01:20:38.640 --> 01:20:41.175 engagement it recognizes that caring for 01:20:41.199 --> 01:20:43.816 biodiversity must go hand in hand with 01:20:43.840 --> 01:20:46.840 response to the climate emergency and 01:20:47.199 --> 01:20:49.096 with reconciling our relationship to 01:20:49.120 --> 01:20:51.496 country and to the traditional owners 01:20:51.520 --> 01:20:54.215 the Bonarang Banarong and Warjury Boyang 01:20:54.239 --> 01:20:56.056 peoples of the Eastern Cooland nation 01:20:56.080 --> 01:20:57.496 who have cared for this land for 01:20:57.520 --> 01:20:59.496 millennia 01:20:59.520 --> 01:21:01.736 the vision this plan offers is one of a 01:21:01.760 --> 01:21:04.616 connected people and places and species 01:21:04.640 --> 01:21:07.416 it focuses on four strategic goals 01:21:07.440 --> 01:21:09.336 prioritize inclusion of first peoples 01:21:09.360 --> 01:21:11.655 and biodiversity management improve 01:21:11.679 --> 01:21:14.376 understanding of Glanara's biodiversity 01:21:14.400 --> 01:21:17.400 maintain in and improve 01:21:17.520 --> 01:21:19.096 maintain improve and protect 01:21:19.120 --> 01:21:21.736 biodiversity and engage the community in 01:21:21.760 --> 01:21:24.695 biodiversity enhancement 01:21:24.719 --> 01:21:26.776 this is about creating cool green 01:21:26.800 --> 01:21:29.016 resilient neighborhoods it's about 01:21:29.040 --> 01:21:30.616 ensuring children can grow up with 01:21:30.640 --> 01:21:33.016 access to nature not just in national 01:21:33.040 --> 01:21:36.040 parks but in their local parks their 01:21:36.159 --> 01:21:38.296 streets and gardens 01:21:38.320 --> 01:21:40.056 it's about recognizing that our health 01:21:40.080 --> 01:21:42.056 is tied to the health of the ecosystems 01:21:42.080 --> 01:21:44.936 around us i want to thank the council 01:21:44.960 --> 01:21:47.960 officers and community members who 01:21:48.719 --> 01:21:51.096 contributed to this plan there is a real 01:21:51.120 --> 01:21:53.736 passion for nature in Glenra and this 01:21:53.760 --> 01:21:56.296 strategy reflects that shared energy 01:21:56.320 --> 01:21:58.456 this is a significant step forward not 01:21:58.480 --> 01:22:00.376 just for for biodiversity but for the 01:22:00.400 --> 01:22:03.096 kind of city we want to be let's support 01:22:03.120 --> 01:22:05.016 this plan and continue the work of 01:22:05.040 --> 01:22:07.175 restoring life to our urban landscape 01:22:07.199 --> 01:22:09.496 for the benefit of all species including 01:22:09.520 --> 01:22:12.520 our own thank you 01:22:13.760 --> 01:22:16.135 thank you councelor Daniel councelor 01:22:16.159 --> 01:22:18.296 Cast Lakeake 01:22:18.320 --> 01:22:20.456 I might reserve my right to speak thank 01:22:20.480 --> 01:22:23.480 you 01:22:23.840 --> 01:22:25.496 thank you would any council like to 01:22:25.520 --> 01:22:28.520 speak against this motion 01:22:28.560 --> 01:22:29.976 very good would any other council like 01:22:30.000 --> 01:22:33.000 to speak to this motion 01:22:34.560 --> 01:22:36.135 um 01:22:36.159 --> 01:22:37.896 in that case I might say a few words 01:22:37.920 --> 01:22:40.135 before I revert to the seconder and 01:22:40.159 --> 01:22:42.536 then to the mover to sum up um I 01:22:42.560 --> 01:22:44.776 actually was going to thank 01:22:44.800 --> 01:22:46.296 councelor Daniel for a wonderful words 01:22:46.320 --> 01:22:48.056 and I anticipate there will be some 01:22:48.080 --> 01:22:49.416 really important words coming from 01:22:49.440 --> 01:22:51.416 councelor Cars Lake as well i actually 01:22:51.440 --> 01:22:53.655 have two questions for Mr tillison and I 01:22:53.679 --> 01:22:55.655 think I listened to the community um 01:22:55.679 --> 01:22:57.496 who's come and written to us and has 01:22:57.520 --> 01:23:00.135 come and spoken to us tonight so in 01:23:00.159 --> 01:23:01.896 particular I just wanted to double check 01:23:01.920 --> 01:23:04.056 whether it was possible to um make some 01:23:04.080 --> 01:23:06.856 administrative updates to the plan 01:23:06.880 --> 01:23:08.936 before it is published as a final 01:23:08.960 --> 01:23:11.336 version um about the biodiversity 01:23:11.360 --> 01:23:13.016 hotspots just to correct that they are 01:23:13.040 --> 01:23:15.416 all up to date so in particular the 01:23:15.440 --> 01:23:17.896 suggestion to remove um the sentence 01:23:17.920 --> 01:23:20.056 about scattered grain from horse feed 01:23:20.080 --> 01:23:22.215 supports many other birds this is the 01:23:22.239 --> 01:23:24.135 Corford racecourse reserve which in turn 01:23:24.159 --> 01:23:27.159 provide pray for raptors um is possible 01:23:27.520 --> 01:23:30.215 for us to remove any such sentences from 01:23:30.239 --> 01:23:31.816 the plan before it gets published as a 01:23:31.840 --> 01:23:34.840 final version on our website 01:23:36.080 --> 01:23:39.080 thank you Mayor yes that can be 01:23:39.120 --> 01:23:41.416 amended 01:23:41.440 --> 01:23:43.256 thank you Mr tullson hopefully that is 01:23:43.280 --> 01:23:46.056 good news for the community um I also 01:23:46.080 --> 01:23:47.655 know that we've heard a bit about the 01:23:47.679 --> 01:23:50.679 ecology Australia report from 2018 01:23:51.520 --> 01:23:54.376 and the update um and I understand 01:23:54.400 --> 01:23:56.776 we're very close to being ready for that 01:23:56.800 --> 01:23:59.496 to be finalized and published I just 01:23:59.520 --> 01:24:00.776 wondered whether you might be able to 01:24:00.800 --> 01:24:02.615 provide some advice on what the next 01:24:02.639 --> 01:24:05.175 steps are that we need to be able to 01:24:05.199 --> 01:24:08.199 finalize that and make it public 01:24:09.920 --> 01:24:12.920 thank you Mayor um some questions have 01:24:13.360 --> 01:24:16.360 or further questions from Gan 01:24:17.120 --> 01:24:18.936 and others have come up um wanting to 01:24:18.960 --> 01:24:20.376 provide some additional feedback which 01:24:20.400 --> 01:24:23.175 we look to take on board so we look to 01:24:23.199 --> 01:24:25.496 meet soon and then should be able to 01:24:25.520 --> 01:24:28.135 publish an update of that report in 01:24:28.159 --> 01:24:30.695 the coming weeks 01:24:30.719 --> 01:24:33.016 thank you Mr tillison good news I'm sure 01:24:33.040 --> 01:24:34.695 and the committee is glad to hear that i 01:24:34.719 --> 01:24:36.215 will now hand back to the second for 01:24:36.239 --> 01:24:39.016 this motion councelor Carl Lakeake thank 01:24:39.040 --> 01:24:40.536 you i don't think my words will be 01:24:40.560 --> 01:24:43.560 important but um they are to me um 01:24:44.400 --> 01:24:46.776 look thank you councelor Arabella Daniel 01:24:46.800 --> 01:24:49.655 I um councelor Daniel um your speech was 01:24:49.679 --> 01:24:52.679 lovely and um I feel very passionately 01:24:53.760 --> 01:24:56.056 about this bio diversity report it's 01:24:56.080 --> 01:24:59.016 very close to my heart um I've been very 01:24:59.040 --> 01:25:01.576 aware of the degragation of biodiversity 01:25:01.600 --> 01:25:03.655 and our urban environment for many many 01:25:03.679 --> 01:25:06.679 years um and I when I first came on to 01:25:08.080 --> 01:25:10.056 council last here um and was on the 01:25:10.080 --> 01:25:12.296 sustainability advisory group um the 01:25:12.320 --> 01:25:15.256 diversity the biodiversity report was an 01:25:15.280 --> 01:25:17.016 action that arose out of discussions 01:25:17.040 --> 01:25:20.040 there and we discussed something which 01:25:20.880 --> 01:25:23.096 excited me greatly which was to have 01:25:23.120 --> 01:25:25.336 targeted species and I see that in that 01:25:25.360 --> 01:25:28.215 this document so whilst discussing 01:25:28.239 --> 01:25:30.776 environmental change the catastrophe of 01:25:30.800 --> 01:25:33.800 climate change and the devastation of 01:25:34.800 --> 01:25:36.776 our biodiversity are very chilling 01:25:36.800 --> 01:25:39.800 subjects that impact on us all and and I 01:25:40.239 --> 01:25:42.695 think increase anxiety for a lot of our 01:25:42.719 --> 01:25:44.776 young people as well as our community 01:25:44.800 --> 01:25:47.800 overall um there's a lot to take heart 01:25:48.080 --> 01:25:50.615 from in this document there's a lot of 01:25:50.639 --> 01:25:53.639 positive news about the um actions that 01:25:53.760 --> 01:25:56.760 are being taken and I second your 01:25:57.120 --> 01:25:59.096 thoughts councelor Daniel about the 01:25:59.120 --> 01:26:02.120 resilience of nature it is remarkable 01:26:02.639 --> 01:26:05.639 what appropriate plantings and u 01:26:06.719 --> 01:26:09.496 recognition of the needs of nature to 01:26:09.520 --> 01:26:12.056 make it flourish and how what we see as 01:26:12.080 --> 01:26:15.080 an outcome um you know there was a few 01:26:15.520 --> 01:26:16.776 years ago if you told me I'd seen a 01:26:16.800 --> 01:26:18.536 willywag tail in my backyard on a 01:26:18.560 --> 01:26:20.936 regular basis I would have said you were 01:26:20.960 --> 01:26:23.960 un you were lying to me but I have a 01:26:24.400 --> 01:26:26.776 regular visitor in my back garden which 01:26:26.800 --> 01:26:29.800 makes me very pleased so um yes thank 01:26:29.840 --> 01:26:32.776 you cheers 01:26:32.800 --> 01:26:35.016 thank you councelor Castle Lake it was 01:26:35.040 --> 01:26:38.040 worth the wait appreciate that i'll now 01:26:38.480 --> 01:26:40.695 move back to the mover councelor 01:26:40.719 --> 01:26:43.576 Daniel to sum up thank you so much um 01:26:43.600 --> 01:26:44.936 thank you Mayor for asking those 01:26:44.960 --> 01:26:46.536 questions and reassuring our community 01:26:46.560 --> 01:26:49.560 members about the um the the amendments 01:26:50.000 --> 01:26:51.976 we can make with this plan and it is an 01:26:52.000 --> 01:26:54.135 ongoing living document which will be 01:26:54.159 --> 01:26:57.159 updated over time and new actions um 01:26:57.840 --> 01:27:00.456 evolved and also I'd like to thank 01:27:00.480 --> 01:27:03.416 thank car councelor Cars Lake for 01:27:03.440 --> 01:27:05.016 agreeing with me that this is a 01:27:05.040 --> 01:27:08.040 promising um document um and I believe 01:27:09.440 --> 01:27:10.776 it's one of the most significant 01:27:10.800 --> 01:27:12.376 environmental actions we can actually 01:27:12.400 --> 01:27:14.536 take in our council to transform our 01:27:14.560 --> 01:27:16.695 urban environment for a healthier and 01:27:16.719 --> 01:27:19.175 more livable city and and change is 01:27:19.199 --> 01:27:21.896 possible um and we do have some 01:27:21.920 --> 01:27:24.056 foundation to work with i'm really 01:27:24.080 --> 01:27:25.655 looking forward to seeing this plan 01:27:25.679 --> 01:27:28.679 unfold thank you 01:27:29.920 --> 01:27:32.135 thank you councilors i will now put this 01:27:32.159 --> 01:27:34.376 motion to the vote we can't just sing 01:27:34.400 --> 01:27:36.215 its praises we actually do need to adopt 01:27:36.239 --> 01:27:38.376 it so all those in favor please raise 01:27:38.400 --> 01:27:41.400 your hand fabulous news that motion 01:27:41.920 --> 01:27:44.135 and our biodiversity plan has been 01:27:44.159 --> 01:27:46.376 endorsed unanimously 01:27:46.400 --> 01:27:49.400 let us move on to item 10.7 which is the 01:27:49.760 --> 01:27:51.256 significant change to the Victorian 01:27:51.280 --> 01:27:53.976 planning provisions and the need for 01:27:54.000 --> 01:27:55.576 better collaboration and transparency 01:27:55.600 --> 01:27:57.576 for the Victorian state government would 01:27:57.600 --> 01:27:59.576 someone like to move this motion thank 01:27:59.600 --> 01:28:02.600 you councelor Jiang as printed 01:28:02.639 --> 01:28:05.016 thank you and a second for the motion is 01:28:05.040 --> 01:28:07.336 councelor Esakoff i'll hand over to 01:28:07.360 --> 01:28:10.360 councel to speak to the motion 01:28:13.679 --> 01:28:15.655 councelor Jang you put the motion so you 01:28:15.679 --> 01:28:18.679 get the first chance 01:28:23.360 --> 01:28:25.175 if put the motion and we can have a 01:28:25.199 --> 01:28:27.976 friendly amendment if needed okay thanks 01:28:28.000 --> 01:28:30.776 Madame Mayor um the Victorian state 01:28:30.800 --> 01:28:32.695 government has recently introduced the 01:28:32.719 --> 01:28:35.719 significant planning reforms to address 01:28:36.000 --> 01:28:39.000 the housing shortage by enabling more 01:28:39.360 --> 01:28:42.360 housing in established wellserviced 01:28:42.480 --> 01:28:45.480 areas like Gla these reforms um aim to 01:28:47.120 --> 01:28:50.120 streamline approvals and provide greater 01:28:50.159 --> 01:28:52.695 certainty for developers 01:28:52.719 --> 01:28:55.719 um supporting faster delivery of homes 01:28:56.719 --> 01:28:59.096 it's important to recognize that these 01:28:59.120 --> 01:29:02.120 changes are intended to give Victorians 01:29:02.400 --> 01:29:05.336 more opportunities to live in places 01:29:05.360 --> 01:29:08.360 they choose and love like 01:29:08.560 --> 01:29:11.096 without excluding young people 01:29:11.120 --> 01:29:13.816 low-income families or others who often 01:29:13.840 --> 01:29:16.376 face barriers to finding affordable 01:29:16.400 --> 01:29:19.400 housing close to jobs transport and 01:29:19.679 --> 01:29:21.816 community services 01:29:21.840 --> 01:29:24.840 that said Gera has faced some challenges 01:29:25.120 --> 01:29:28.120 along the way while councils has 01:29:28.239 --> 01:29:31.239 invested considerable time and care over 01:29:31.600 --> 01:29:33.496 several years developing community 01:29:33.520 --> 01:29:35.496 informed structure plans for our 01:29:35.520 --> 01:29:38.520 activity centers um progress in 01:29:38.960 --> 01:29:41.655 advancing these plans through the state 01:29:41.679 --> 01:29:44.679 government's approval processes has been 01:29:44.880 --> 01:29:47.256 slower than hoped 01:29:47.280 --> 01:29:50.056 this has led to some uncertainty for 01:29:50.080 --> 01:29:53.080 both residents and developers 01:29:53.440 --> 01:29:55.736 additionally there have been 01:29:55.760 --> 01:29:58.760 opportunities for closer collaboration 01:29:58.800 --> 01:30:00.536 between local government and state 01:30:00.560 --> 01:30:03.560 agencies and for greater transparency 01:30:04.080 --> 01:30:06.536 which would help us better balance the 01:30:06.560 --> 01:30:09.256 protection of Ganara's unique character 01:30:09.280 --> 01:30:12.280 heritage and livability with the need to 01:30:12.560 --> 01:30:15.560 accommodate increased housing 01:30:16.320 --> 01:30:19.256 balancing the interests of diverse 01:30:19.280 --> 01:30:21.496 community group with the long-term 01:30:21.520 --> 01:30:24.520 residents new families or developers is 01:30:25.120 --> 01:30:27.175 is essential 01:30:27.199 --> 01:30:29.816 we are committed to managing growth 01:30:29.840 --> 01:30:32.840 carefully to ensure we do not sacrifice 01:30:33.440 --> 01:30:36.215 the qualities that make Glara a unique 01:30:36.239 --> 01:30:38.776 and livable place 01:30:38.800 --> 01:30:41.800 despite these challenges we understand 01:30:42.080 --> 01:30:44.215 and support the state government's goal 01:30:44.239 --> 01:30:47.239 of increasing housing supply in a fair 01:30:48.000 --> 01:30:51.000 and sustainable way council remains 01:30:52.000 --> 01:30:55.000 dedicated to strong advocacy on behalf 01:30:55.120 --> 01:30:58.120 of our residents we will continue 01:30:58.159 --> 01:30:59.976 working closely with the state 01:31:00.000 --> 01:31:03.000 government and its agencies to ensure 01:31:03.040 --> 01:31:06.040 planning reforms support diverse and 01:31:06.159 --> 01:31:09.016 affordable housing protect our 01:31:09.040 --> 01:31:11.736 neighborhoods and uphold community 01:31:11.760 --> 01:31:13.816 values 01:31:13.840 --> 01:31:16.840 through ongoing advocacy and transparent 01:31:17.199 --> 01:31:19.336 communication we aim to achieve 01:31:19.360 --> 01:31:22.215 long-term outcomes that balance growth 01:31:22.239 --> 01:31:25.096 with livability ensuring Glen Area 01:31:25.120 --> 01:31:27.736 remains a welcoming and inclusive place 01:31:27.760 --> 01:31:30.056 for all Victorians 01:31:30.080 --> 01:31:32.776 i'm confident that with partnership and 01:31:32.800 --> 01:31:35.800 persistence we can successfully navigate 01:31:36.560 --> 01:31:38.856 these changes and create more 01:31:38.880 --> 01:31:41.416 opportunities for people to coordin 01:31:41.440 --> 01:31:43.256 thank you 01:31:43.280 --> 01:31:46.135 thanks thank you councelor Jay 01:31:46.159 --> 01:31:49.016 councelor Esakoff thanks Madame Mayor i 01:31:49.040 --> 01:31:51.256 wonder if I could firstly request a 01:31:51.280 --> 01:31:53.976 friendly amendment of the mover please 01:31:54.000 --> 01:31:57.000 do to the recommendation as printed um 01:31:58.239 --> 01:32:01.096 how I'd like to change it is as follows 01:32:01.120 --> 01:32:04.120 um part one is fine as is part two 01:32:06.080 --> 01:32:08.056 would read note that officers will 01:32:08.080 --> 01:32:10.776 continue to advocate strongly and 01:32:10.800 --> 01:32:13.416 urgently for the best planning outcomes 01:32:13.440 --> 01:32:15.896 for Glanara when liazing with the state 01:32:15.920 --> 01:32:17.976 government and its agencies about 01:32:18.000 --> 01:32:20.615 proposed changes to planning policy and 01:32:20.639 --> 01:32:23.496 legislation affecting Glen Eira and in 01:32:23.520 --> 01:32:26.520 part three take out one word so that 01:32:27.280 --> 01:32:29.576 it reads that council include planning 01:32:29.600 --> 01:32:32.600 reform as part of council's annual 01:32:32.639 --> 01:32:35.639 advocacy priorities and four as it 01:32:35.840 --> 01:32:38.840 currently is councelor Jang do you 01:32:38.960 --> 01:32:40.936 accept those friendly amendments yeah 01:32:40.960 --> 01:32:43.896 thank you councelor Escov I accept the 01:32:43.920 --> 01:32:46.920 front amendments wonderful thank you um 01:32:47.040 --> 01:32:49.336 then I'll just speak to the motion 01:32:49.360 --> 01:32:51.655 thanks Madame Mayor um I thank the 01:32:51.679 --> 01:32:53.336 officers for this very frank and 01:32:53.360 --> 01:32:56.135 fearless report on the state planning um 01:32:56.159 --> 01:32:58.536 in Victoria and more particularly in 01:32:58.560 --> 01:33:01.336 Glen Ira it's a scathing report and 01:33:01.360 --> 01:33:03.175 anyone who reads it thoroughly will 01:33:03.199 --> 01:33:06.199 understand why that is so the changes 01:33:06.400 --> 01:33:08.936 being made to state planning law and by 01:33:08.960 --> 01:33:11.960 default onto us by the government will 01:33:12.000 --> 01:33:14.215 be life-changing for many with 01:33:14.239 --> 01:33:16.456 potentially disastrous outcomes for the 01:33:16.480 --> 01:33:18.936 amenity of our community and for the 01:33:18.960 --> 01:33:21.576 character of Glenra they're certainly 01:33:21.600 --> 01:33:24.056 the worst changes I've seen in my 22 01:33:24.080 --> 01:33:27.080 plus years sitting around this table 01:33:27.199 --> 01:33:29.016 the number of years councilors and 01:33:29.040 --> 01:33:32.040 officers have spent on the agonizing 01:33:32.080 --> 01:33:34.456 detailed work and resources that have 01:33:34.480 --> 01:33:37.016 been put into firstly producing a 01:33:37.040 --> 01:33:39.416 housing strategy something that we were 01:33:39.440 --> 01:33:41.416 told was absolutely required by the 01:33:41.440 --> 01:33:44.135 government to enable them to consider 01:33:44.159 --> 01:33:47.159 our activity center structure plans and 01:33:47.199 --> 01:33:50.199 was submitted on the 4th of March 2024 01:33:50.800 --> 01:33:52.856 with no decision from state government 01:33:52.880 --> 01:33:55.880 after 15 months sitting in an inbox 01:33:56.400 --> 01:33:58.376 major activity center structure plans 01:33:58.400 --> 01:34:01.400 lodged for Bentley Glenn Huntley CargI 01:34:01.920 --> 01:34:04.456 Stenwick and Caulfield Village for close 01:34:04.480 --> 01:34:07.416 to two years in a state government inbox 01:34:07.440 --> 01:34:10.135 all bar two without a decision without a 01:34:10.159 --> 01:34:12.456 decision from the state government and 01:34:12.480 --> 01:34:15.480 those two are now in limbo 01:34:15.920 --> 01:34:18.615 not to mention heritage amendments also 01:34:18.639 --> 01:34:20.776 waiting up to two years for Caulfield 01:34:20.800 --> 01:34:23.800 South Garden Veil Glen Huntley and 01:34:23.840 --> 01:34:26.840 Caulfield East Stenwick McKinnon Caulfield 01:34:27.440 --> 01:34:30.215 North and the Bellaclava Road Group only 01:34:30.239 --> 01:34:32.695 the latter being exhibited but now 01:34:32.719 --> 01:34:34.296 delayed 01:34:34.320 --> 01:34:36.215 while the state government sits on its 01:34:36.239 --> 01:34:38.615 hands and does nothing more and more of 01:34:38.639 --> 01:34:41.639 Glen Ira's irreplaceable character and 01:34:41.760 --> 01:34:44.456 heritage is disappearing 01:34:44.480 --> 01:34:47.416 all this has cost us that means you the 01:34:47.440 --> 01:34:50.215 rateayers an absolute fortune over the 01:34:50.239 --> 01:34:53.239 years it appears to no avail it would be 01:34:53.760 --> 01:34:55.976 interesting to calculate albeit probably 01:34:56.000 --> 01:34:58.536 impossible what the real cost in dollar 01:34:58.560 --> 01:35:00.936 terms would be it would have to run into 01:35:00.960 --> 01:35:03.960 many many millions of dollars 01:35:04.320 --> 01:35:07.320 yes significant changes I would say 01:35:07.360 --> 01:35:10.056 drastic changes are being made to res 01:35:10.080 --> 01:35:12.695 code state planning law to enable and 01:35:12.719 --> 01:35:14.615 make it easier for more development and 01:35:14.639 --> 01:35:17.256 higher density to occur in metropolitan 01:35:17.280 --> 01:35:20.215 areas such as Glenra i should say 01:35:20.239 --> 01:35:22.776 especially Glen Ira with so many of our 01:35:22.800 --> 01:35:25.416 suburbs being impacted more than any 01:35:25.440 --> 01:35:28.440 other municipality I believe including 01:35:28.639 --> 01:35:31.639 in around the the Moraban activity 01:35:31.679 --> 01:35:34.376 center across a section of the Marbina 01:35:34.400 --> 01:35:36.056 residential neighborhood to the 01:35:36.080 --> 01:35:37.896 southwest of the Chadston activity 01:35:37.920 --> 01:35:40.856 center to Stenwick to Caulfield Glen 01:35:40.880 --> 01:35:43.880 Huntley Bentley Orand Hughale and CargI 01:35:45.600 --> 01:35:48.215 all these affected communities if they 01:35:48.239 --> 01:35:50.615 were have been aware of it at all only 01:35:50.639 --> 01:35:53.639 received 14 days of consultation and 01:35:53.840 --> 01:35:55.816 also included the ability for councils 01:35:55.840 --> 01:35:58.695 to make a submission which we did we 01:35:58.719 --> 01:36:01.719 made 54 recommendations to which only 01:36:02.320 --> 01:36:04.135 seven were addressed in the final 01:36:04.159 --> 01:36:07.159 provisions the other 47 completely 01:36:07.360 --> 01:36:08.856 ignored 01:36:08.880 --> 01:36:11.880 then on top of that the final version of 01:36:11.920 --> 01:36:14.296 the controls gazetted was vastly 01:36:14.320 --> 01:36:16.135 different to what was circulated during 01:36:16.159 --> 01:36:19.159 the short consultation phase imagine if 01:36:19.280 --> 01:36:22.280 council did that circulate one thing for 01:36:22.320 --> 01:36:24.695 consultation then make a decision on 01:36:24.719 --> 01:36:27.416 something completely different 01:36:27.440 --> 01:36:29.816 as this report states it is simply 01:36:29.840 --> 01:36:32.135 astounding that these changes were not 01:36:32.159 --> 01:36:34.776 communicated by the state government 01:36:34.800 --> 01:36:37.496 during the short consultation phase 01:36:37.520 --> 01:36:39.496 whether this was a deliberate emission 01:36:39.520 --> 01:36:41.816 or a symptom of formulating significant 01:36:41.840 --> 01:36:44.376 policy on the run this appears to be 01:36:44.400 --> 01:36:46.615 becoming more common under this state 01:36:46.639 --> 01:36:49.175 government that is what the report says 01:36:49.199 --> 01:36:52.199 that's not my words that's the report 01:36:52.239 --> 01:36:54.135 in the case of the Moraban Activity 01:36:54.159 --> 01:36:57.159 Center a total of 788 submissions were 01:36:57.679 --> 01:36:59.896 received of which only eight were 01:36:59.920 --> 01:37:01.256 referred to the committee for 01:37:01.280 --> 01:37:03.336 consideration councelor Esakov would you 01:37:03.360 --> 01:37:06.215 like an extension yes please just a 01:37:06.239 --> 01:37:09.095 couple i'll put a motion for a 01:37:09.119 --> 01:37:10.695 two-minute extension can someone second 01:37:10.719 --> 01:37:12.695 that please thank you Councelor EmRimbaldo 01:37:12.719 --> 01:37:14.215 all those in favor please raise your 01:37:14.239 --> 01:37:16.135 hands 01:37:16.159 --> 01:37:18.215 that motion is carried unanimously thank 01:37:18.239 --> 01:37:20.215 you Council got to start that sentence 01:37:20.239 --> 01:37:22.536 again in the case of the Moraban 01:37:22.560 --> 01:37:25.560 Activity Center a total of 788 01:37:26.400 --> 01:37:29.336 submissions were received of which eight 01:37:29.360 --> 01:37:30.936 were referred to the committee for 01:37:30.960 --> 01:37:32.536 consideration 01:37:32.560 --> 01:37:34.376 raising serious questions about 01:37:34.400 --> 01:37:36.296 transparency 01:37:36.320 --> 01:37:38.456 then there's the case of Stenwick 01:37:38.480 --> 01:37:40.776 officers continually requested advice as 01:37:40.800 --> 01:37:42.776 to whether this activity center would be 01:37:42.800 --> 01:37:45.800 included in the 2025 program 01:37:45.920 --> 01:37:47.655 with an understanding that it was not 01:37:47.679 --> 01:37:49.816 included the planning scheme amendment 01:37:49.840 --> 01:37:52.135 to implement the structure plan was 01:37:52.159 --> 01:37:55.159 exhibited earlier this year only to have 01:37:55.360 --> 01:37:58.360 the the state government announce during 01:37:58.800 --> 01:38:01.736 the exhibition stage that it was now 01:38:01.760 --> 01:38:04.615 included in the activity center program 01:38:04.639 --> 01:38:06.695 this raises serious questions about the 01:38:06.719 --> 01:38:08.536 state government's desire to collaborate 01:38:08.560 --> 01:38:10.936 with local government and raised more 01:38:10.960 --> 01:38:12.776 questions about the transparency of 01:38:12.800 --> 01:38:14.695 their processes 01:38:14.719 --> 01:38:17.496 to make matters worse and rub salt right 01:38:17.520 --> 01:38:20.215 into the wound the Mayor the CEO and 01:38:20.239 --> 01:38:22.215 director of planning and place met with 01:38:22.239 --> 01:38:23.896 the Minister for Planning to 01:38:23.920 --> 01:38:26.376 specifically advocate for Glenn Ira's 01:38:26.400 --> 01:38:28.135 significant body of work to be 01:38:28.159 --> 01:38:30.615 progressed and to ensure that we would 01:38:30.639 --> 01:38:33.175 be given sufficient advanced notice for 01:38:33.199 --> 01:38:35.655 any decisions regarding Stenwick given 01:38:35.679 --> 01:38:37.976 the amendment had been authorized and 01:38:38.000 --> 01:38:40.056 was on exhibition 01:38:40.080 --> 01:38:43.080 as the report states despite asurances 01:38:43.600 --> 01:38:45.736 provided at that meeting the Minister 01:38:45.760 --> 01:38:48.760 for Planning announced a day later 01:38:49.920 --> 01:38:52.296 that the expanded program would include 01:38:52.320 --> 01:38:54.856 Stenwick and the majority of Glen Eira's 01:38:54.880 --> 01:38:57.256 other activity centers effectively 01:38:57.280 --> 01:38:59.336 putting on hold our entire amendment 01:38:59.360 --> 01:39:02.360 program of work 01:39:03.760 --> 01:39:05.496 the government's failure to keep their 01:39:05.520 --> 01:39:08.215 promise to work closely with Glenra 01:39:08.239 --> 01:39:10.056 which they had advised they would less 01:39:10.080 --> 01:39:11.655 than one month before announcing 01:39:11.679 --> 01:39:14.536 Stenwick's inclusion is disgraceful says 01:39:14.560 --> 01:39:17.175 the report 01:39:17.199 --> 01:39:19.095 in an effort to provide certainty for 01:39:19.119 --> 01:39:21.175 developers about how and where they can 01:39:21.199 --> 01:39:23.576 develop these changes include but are 01:39:23.600 --> 01:39:25.736 not limited to things like the removal 01:39:25.760 --> 01:39:28.760 of neighborhood character a ground as a 01:39:29.119 --> 01:39:32.119 ground to refuse or amend an application 01:39:33.199 --> 01:39:35.736 they include relaxed overshadowing and 01:39:35.760 --> 01:39:37.976 overlooking standards 01:39:38.000 --> 01:39:40.615 higher site coverage less site 01:39:40.639 --> 01:39:42.456 permeability 01:39:42.480 --> 01:39:45.175 removal of objectors appeal rights 01:39:45.199 --> 01:39:48.056 reduced setbacks so there's less gardens 01:39:48.080 --> 01:39:50.695 less trees less greenery less space 01:39:50.719 --> 01:39:52.776 between development we'll all be able to 01:39:52.800 --> 01:39:55.256 shake hands with our neighbors to name a 01:39:55.280 --> 01:39:58.280 few for us discretion in the decisions 01:39:58.320 --> 01:40:01.320 we make has been narrowed significantly 01:40:02.159 --> 01:40:04.695 and replaced with the deemed to apply 01:40:04.719 --> 01:40:07.719 approach so if you like tick the boxes 01:40:08.239 --> 01:40:11.239 off you go here's your permit 01:40:11.360 --> 01:40:13.175 don't think for a minute it will stop 01:40:13.199 --> 01:40:16.056 here there are many more changes to come 01:40:16.080 --> 01:40:18.215 to say this is extremely disappointing 01:40:18.239 --> 01:40:21.175 as the report does is an understatement 01:40:21.199 --> 01:40:22.936 and the author is being extremely 01:40:22.960 --> 01:40:25.960 tactful strong advocacy and pressure is 01:40:26.639 --> 01:40:29.416 required and if this comes from enough 01:40:29.440 --> 01:40:31.336 metropolitan councils it will surely 01:40:31.360 --> 01:40:34.360 result in a better result for everybody 01:40:34.480 --> 01:40:36.296 the way these changes are being forced 01:40:36.320 --> 01:40:39.256 upon us with haste in the absence of and 01:40:39.280 --> 01:40:41.655 lack of information and technical 01:40:41.679 --> 01:40:43.496 documentation on how things like 01:40:43.520 --> 01:40:46.215 dwelling yield targets were formulated 01:40:46.239 --> 01:40:48.215 how building heights and setbacks were 01:40:48.239 --> 01:40:51.239 informed a complete lack of transparency 01:40:51.679 --> 01:40:54.679 is abominable as officers say the 01:40:55.040 --> 01:40:57.095 failure to provide these documents left 01:40:57.119 --> 01:40:59.256 them questioning whether the reports 01:40:59.280 --> 01:41:01.816 actually existed raising serious 01:41:01.840 --> 01:41:03.976 questions about the transparency of the 01:41:04.000 --> 01:41:05.496 process 01:41:05.520 --> 01:41:07.336 this report raised many serious 01:41:07.360 --> 01:41:09.256 questions and concerns in this regard 01:41:09.280 --> 01:41:11.736 too many to talk about tonight but I 01:41:11.760 --> 01:41:13.576 urge the broader community to read this 01:41:13.600 --> 01:41:15.896 report carefully especially those who 01:41:15.920 --> 01:41:18.215 value and take their amenity and 01:41:18.239 --> 01:41:20.456 lifestyle seriously because you are 01:41:20.480 --> 01:41:23.095 going to be horrified on another note 01:41:23.119 --> 01:41:25.336 altogether and as the report says it is 01:41:25.360 --> 01:41:27.095 doubtful that all this will increase 01:41:27.119 --> 01:41:29.496 affordable housing 01:41:29.520 --> 01:41:31.496 right now things are relatively quiet on 01:41:31.520 --> 01:41:33.736 the development front but when these 01:41:33.760 --> 01:41:35.576 changes actually hit the ground and 01:41:35.600 --> 01:41:37.416 start having an impact in our local 01:41:37.440 --> 01:41:39.816 areas that is when the broader community 01:41:39.840 --> 01:41:42.456 will take notice and believe me they 01:41:42.480 --> 01:41:44.936 will not like what they see council and 01:41:44.960 --> 01:41:46.695 the community must be voicing their 01:41:46.719 --> 01:41:49.256 concerns now and advocating for better 01:41:49.280 --> 01:41:51.336 outcomes than what these changes will 01:41:51.360 --> 01:41:54.360 give us now thank you thank you 01:41:54.800 --> 01:41:56.456 councelor Esakoff would anyone like to 01:41:56.480 --> 01:41:59.175 speak against this motion 01:41:59.199 --> 01:42:00.936 would anyone else like to speak on this 01:42:00.960 --> 01:42:03.960 motion thank you councelor Kley 01:42:05.040 --> 01:42:06.936 thank you and thank you Mark um 01:42:06.960 --> 01:42:09.960 councelor Essakoff and councelor Ziang um I 01:42:11.199 --> 01:42:12.615 would like to make a few comments about 01:42:12.639 --> 01:42:15.639 the report um I think I the first thing 01:42:17.679 --> 01:42:20.679 that I want to say is that increasing 01:42:20.719 --> 01:42:23.719 housing is the ultimate measure of 01:42:24.080 --> 01:42:26.776 inclusion in our community we can talk 01:42:26.800 --> 01:42:29.336 about inclusion having festivals 01:42:29.360 --> 01:42:32.360 creating spaces creating events but 01:42:33.199 --> 01:42:35.896 ultimately bringing people into our 01:42:35.920 --> 01:42:38.376 community at a volume that we haven't 01:42:38.400 --> 01:42:41.400 seen before is actually the measure of 01:42:41.920 --> 01:42:44.920 our ability to welcome and include 01:42:44.960 --> 01:42:47.960 people having said that I agree with 01:42:48.480 --> 01:42:51.016 much of what you've said councelor 01:42:51.040 --> 01:42:53.175 Esakoff 01:42:53.199 --> 01:42:55.256 i I think that there's a really 01:42:55.280 --> 01:42:57.256 overwhelming political imperative of the 01:42:57.280 --> 01:42:58.695 state government right now and the 01:42:58.719 --> 01:43:01.719 federal government to address what is a 01:43:02.080 --> 01:43:04.776 catastrophic housing crisis 01:43:04.800 --> 01:43:07.175 and that is something that is going to 01:43:07.199 --> 01:43:10.199 impact not on not just on our generation 01:43:10.880 --> 01:43:13.880 but the next two because without a home 01:43:15.679 --> 01:43:18.679 you can't get opportunity it's very 01:43:19.280 --> 01:43:21.336 difficult to get jobs it's very 01:43:21.360 --> 01:43:23.976 difficult to secure a decent education 01:43:24.000 --> 01:43:25.576 and the people that are falling out of 01:43:25.600 --> 01:43:27.816 the housing system right now are the 01:43:27.840 --> 01:43:29.336 people who are experiencing family 01:43:29.360 --> 01:43:32.360 violence the people whose who who have 01:43:33.280 --> 01:43:36.280 intergenerational disadvantage and who 01:43:36.639 --> 01:43:38.856 economic circumstances 01:43:38.880 --> 01:43:41.880 are unbarant 01:43:44.560 --> 01:43:47.560 families that cannot get housing and we 01:43:47.840 --> 01:43:49.976 know supply is a massive part of the 01:43:50.000 --> 01:43:53.000 problem 01:43:53.520 --> 01:43:55.175 however 01:43:55.199 --> 01:43:57.736 a lot of these planning processes aren't 01:43:57.760 --> 01:44:00.760 going to deliver housing for 20 30 years 01:44:01.360 --> 01:44:02.776 these buildings are not going to go up 01:44:02.800 --> 01:44:05.655 overnight what this is is structure 01:44:05.679 --> 01:44:08.056 planning for the future so I think that 01:44:08.080 --> 01:44:11.080 the thing that I would say is that we 01:44:11.360 --> 01:44:13.816 cannot be alarmist about the fact that 01:44:13.840 --> 01:44:14.936 all of our houses are going to get 01:44:14.960 --> 01:44:16.536 knocked down over light and now and all 01:44:16.560 --> 01:44:17.816 these buildings are going to go up 01:44:17.840 --> 01:44:18.936 because actually that's not going to 01:44:18.960 --> 01:44:21.960 happen there isn't the um money in the 01:44:24.080 --> 01:44:25.896 housing there isn't there isn't the 01:44:25.920 --> 01:44:28.920 labor market to deliver this this is not 01:44:29.119 --> 01:44:31.016 happening overnight 01:44:31.040 --> 01:44:33.336 but I do know that the work of our 01:44:33.360 --> 01:44:35.496 planners is fundamentally about getting 01:44:35.520 --> 01:44:37.976 the settings right for the future and I 01:44:38.000 --> 01:44:40.536 know that they've done excellent work we 01:44:40.560 --> 01:44:42.695 have seen report after report structure 01:44:42.719 --> 01:44:45.095 plans and heritage reviews that are 01:44:45.119 --> 01:44:47.175 really excellent pieces of work we have 01:44:47.199 --> 01:44:49.416 a fantastic team of professional 01:44:49.440 --> 01:44:51.655 planners and I believe their 01:44:51.679 --> 01:44:53.976 professionalism is being undermined by 01:44:54.000 --> 01:44:56.776 the way these planning proposals are 01:44:56.800 --> 01:44:59.800 coming through and being proposed 01:45:00.639 --> 01:45:02.135 councelor Essakoff has talked about the 01:45:02.159 --> 01:45:05.159 lack of consultation um and you know the 01:45:05.600 --> 01:45:07.336 submissions that our officers have 01:45:07.360 --> 01:45:10.360 drafted have been really councelor 01:45:21.840 --> 01:45:24.056 Ragni all those in favor please raise 01:45:24.080 --> 01:45:26.695 your hand thank you Kate sorry for 01:45:26.719 --> 01:45:29.719 interrupting you that's right so um you 01:45:29.920 --> 01:45:31.976 know afford ultimately the goal is to 01:45:32.000 --> 01:45:35.000 achieve affordable housing and um I 01:45:36.000 --> 01:45:38.936 agree that these are not necessarily the 01:45:38.960 --> 01:45:40.695 mechanisms and the levers to achieve 01:45:40.719 --> 01:45:43.719 that i am particularly concerned about 01:45:43.920 --> 01:45:46.920 site permeability in light of our sparse 01:45:47.840 --> 01:45:50.695 tree canopy we do need to have trees 01:45:50.719 --> 01:45:52.936 we do need to have green space our 01:45:52.960 --> 01:45:55.736 community has particular challenges the 01:45:55.760 --> 01:45:58.760 sparse the the lack of canopy and the 01:45:58.960 --> 01:46:01.736 lack of open space and all of these 01:46:01.760 --> 01:46:03.736 things show that I mean lead to the 01:46:03.760 --> 01:46:06.376 questions about flood mitigation we have 01:46:06.400 --> 01:46:09.095 old drains and we do not have the money 01:46:09.119 --> 01:46:12.119 to fix them to prevent future floods um 01:46:12.960 --> 01:46:14.695 the level of built environment that 01:46:14.719 --> 01:46:16.695 we're looking at means that this needs 01:46:16.719 --> 01:46:18.615 to be factored in early in the planning 01:46:18.639 --> 01:46:21.639 process it needs to be considered and I 01:46:22.480 --> 01:46:25.480 look I'm all for propo supporting this 01:46:25.600 --> 01:46:28.600 um proposal regarding our advocacy um 01:46:28.639 --> 01:46:30.456 but and I'm you know particularly 01:46:30.480 --> 01:46:32.215 concerned about things that our officers 01:46:32.239 --> 01:46:35.239 have highlighted that um such as 01:46:37.280 --> 01:46:40.280 the affordable housing um listing 01:46:40.480 --> 01:46:42.135 affordable housing as a public benefit 01:46:42.159 --> 01:46:43.655 uplift in the new activity center 01:46:43.679 --> 01:46:45.816 overlay controls allows developers to 01:46:45.840 --> 01:46:47.576 immediately turn to this provision to 01:46:47.600 --> 01:46:49.416 justify higher and warranties is 01:46:49.440 --> 01:46:52.440 development that's not the lever we need 01:46:52.719 --> 01:46:54.536 you know if we want to get people 01:46:54.560 --> 01:46:57.560 into homes it should not be um it there 01:46:58.639 --> 01:47:00.695 needs to be other levers so look thank 01:47:00.719 --> 01:47:02.536 you for the report thank you for other 01:47:02.560 --> 01:47:04.456 counselor's comments but I'm really 01:47:04.480 --> 01:47:07.480 looking for um the value to come from 01:47:09.360 --> 01:47:11.256 long-term outcomes for our community 01:47:11.280 --> 01:47:13.336 through a strong collaboration with 01:47:13.360 --> 01:47:14.936 state government to deliver more housing 01:47:14.960 --> 01:47:17.960 thank you thank you Councelor Ksley 01:47:18.159 --> 01:47:19.336 councelor Ragni would you like to speak 01:47:19.360 --> 01:47:21.655 to the motion over to you thank you 01:47:21.679 --> 01:47:23.736 Madame Mayor and to not repeat all 01:47:23.760 --> 01:47:25.256 the great comments that were raised by 01:47:25.280 --> 01:47:27.175 councelor Jang councelor Eskov and 01:47:27.199 --> 01:47:29.016 councelor Ka Lake i just want to make 01:47:29.040 --> 01:47:30.695 the point that this isn't Glen Eira City 01:47:30.719 --> 01:47:32.296 Council against the Victorian government 01:47:32.320 --> 01:47:33.736 we need to work collaboratively to 01:47:33.760 --> 01:47:36.536 deliver um more housing for 01:47:36.560 --> 01:47:38.856 Victorians and Glen Eira residents in the 01:47:38.880 --> 01:47:41.175 future the fact is we are in the middle 01:47:41.199 --> 01:47:43.655 of a really awful housing crisis people 01:47:43.679 --> 01:47:45.655 are being locked out of housing young 01:47:45.679 --> 01:47:47.896 people vulnerable communities people 01:47:47.920 --> 01:47:50.135 from low so soio economic backgrounds 01:47:50.159 --> 01:47:52.215 people facing domestic violence and I 01:47:52.239 --> 01:47:54.056 think it's all our shared responsibility 01:47:54.080 --> 01:47:56.615 to increase density and make sure that 01:47:56.639 --> 01:47:58.215 people can live in the place they want 01:47:58.239 --> 01:48:00.456 to live and continue to live in Glen Eira 01:48:00.480 --> 01:48:02.056 um where they may have lived their whole 01:48:02.080 --> 01:48:04.776 life we need to deliver affordable and 01:48:04.800 --> 01:48:06.856 accessible housing and we can only do 01:48:06.880 --> 01:48:08.215 that by working with the state 01:48:08.239 --> 01:48:10.296 government um but we also need to 01:48:10.320 --> 01:48:13.320 protect what makes Glen Eira so special 01:48:13.520 --> 01:48:16.135 as well so I do take and and um 01:48:16.159 --> 01:48:18.376 appreciate Council Escov's points 01:48:18.400 --> 01:48:21.016 that that she made and I know that the 01:48:21.040 --> 01:48:22.215 approach by this Victorian state 01:48:22.239 --> 01:48:23.655 government hasn't been perfect and I 01:48:23.679 --> 01:48:24.695 think you would struggle to find a 01:48:24.719 --> 01:48:27.719 single council that would um express 01:48:27.920 --> 01:48:30.056 extreme happiness in in their approach 01:48:30.080 --> 01:48:32.776 but um we need to move forward 01:48:32.800 --> 01:48:34.936 collaboratively and work alongside 01:48:34.960 --> 01:48:36.296 the Victorian state government to make 01:48:36.320 --> 01:48:38.456 sure that Glen Ira is a welcoming and 01:48:38.480 --> 01:48:40.776 inclusive place for everyone I'll 01:48:40.800 --> 01:48:42.856 also note that the activity center 01:48:42.880 --> 01:48:44.936 program has now been expanded to include 01:48:44.960 --> 01:48:46.536 additional 60 activity centers across 01:48:46.560 --> 01:48:48.215 Melbourne eight of which are within 01:48:48.239 --> 01:48:50.615 Glen Eira an engagement of three of these 01:48:50.639 --> 01:48:52.776 centers Kane Marba and Hughes commenced 01:48:52.800 --> 01:48:55.800 on 6th May for these three centers 01:48:55.920 --> 01:48:58.456 and I was able to attend the 01:48:58.480 --> 01:49:00.215 community reference group discussions 01:49:00.239 --> 01:49:02.695 for a handover just to hear some ideas 01:49:02.719 --> 01:49:04.215 from the community members that were 01:49:04.239 --> 01:49:06.856 engaged in that um collaboration and um 01:49:06.880 --> 01:49:09.880 commun community engagement process with 01:49:10.080 --> 01:49:12.135 um the department of transport and 01:49:12.159 --> 01:49:14.856 planning and um it was incredible to 01:49:14.880 --> 01:49:16.695 hear from from residents about their 01:49:16.719 --> 01:49:19.655 concerns and um their their vision for 01:49:19.679 --> 01:49:22.615 these activity centers um and I'm sure 01:49:22.639 --> 01:49:24.695 that the results of those discussions 01:49:24.719 --> 01:49:27.719 will come out in due time um but at the 01:49:28.400 --> 01:49:29.896 end of the day we need to work with the 01:49:29.920 --> 01:49:31.256 Victorian government to make sure that 01:49:31.280 --> 01:49:34.280 we can build more houses in Glen Eira 01:49:34.800 --> 01:49:37.800 and and have some um future Glen Eira 01:49:38.480 --> 01:49:41.480 residents get into social affordable 01:49:42.320 --> 01:49:45.095 um public housing as well so um I do 01:49:45.119 --> 01:49:46.695 support the state government's push for 01:49:46.719 --> 01:49:48.856 more housing but I also do call for a 01:49:48.880 --> 01:49:50.776 greater level of collaboration and 01:49:50.800 --> 01:49:53.800 transparency in the process thank you 01:49:54.159 --> 01:49:55.736 thank you Councelor Ragni would anyone 01:49:55.760 --> 01:49:58.760 else like to speak to this motion 01:50:00.719 --> 01:50:03.719 thank you Council Young 01:50:05.040 --> 01:50:07.896 thank you Madame Mayor um I I just 01:50:07.920 --> 01:50:10.056 wanted to very quickly jump on the 01:50:10.080 --> 01:50:12.615 end of these these um comments here 01:50:12.639 --> 01:50:14.456 and note all of the comments from all of 01:50:14.480 --> 01:50:16.695 the counselors that have been made 01:50:16.719 --> 01:50:19.095 tonight there's there's so much validity 01:50:19.119 --> 01:50:22.119 to to to everything that's being said 01:50:22.719 --> 01:50:25.496 for me what I keep coming back to is 01:50:25.520 --> 01:50:28.520 that this is about keeping in mind a 01:50:30.000 --> 01:50:33.000 solutions focused approach and working 01:50:33.760 --> 01:50:36.695 out a way to support our community and 01:50:36.719 --> 01:50:39.095 that's what underpins 01:50:39.119 --> 01:50:41.175 this this that's what underpins this 01:50:41.199 --> 01:50:44.199 motion as well is working through this 01:50:44.560 --> 01:50:47.560 together and finding a way forward 01:50:49.360 --> 01:50:52.360 a positive way forward that benefits our 01:50:52.800 --> 01:50:55.095 community and that is the looking after 01:50:55.119 --> 01:50:56.776 our community advocating for our 01:50:56.800 --> 01:50:58.615 community keeping in mind the best 01:50:58.639 --> 01:51:01.256 interests of our community 01:51:01.280 --> 01:51:03.896 that is the shared goal of of this 01:51:03.920 --> 01:51:06.920 council thank you Madame Mayor 01:51:07.840 --> 01:51:09.655 thank you Councelor Young would 01:51:09.679 --> 01:51:12.679 anyone else like to speak on the motion 01:51:13.360 --> 01:51:16.296 um um might just say a few words and 01:51:16.320 --> 01:51:18.215 really I am echoing what's been said 01:51:18.239 --> 01:51:21.239 before um but certainly in the the past 01:51:21.520 --> 01:51:23.175 4 and a half years since I've been on 01:51:23.199 --> 01:51:25.175 council um there's been significant 01:51:25.199 --> 01:51:27.576 strategic urban planning work that's 01:51:27.600 --> 01:51:29.976 been done by the officers um much of it 01:51:30.000 --> 01:51:32.936 as documented in the officer's report 01:51:32.960 --> 01:51:34.456 that's been sitting there for a long 01:51:34.480 --> 01:51:37.480 time to reach its final stage and be 01:51:37.599 --> 01:51:40.536 incorporated in our planning scheme um I 01:51:40.560 --> 01:51:42.615 think that in that process we've had 01:51:42.639 --> 01:51:44.695 very deep community consultation about 01:51:44.719 --> 01:51:47.719 those plans and probably the one of 01:51:48.800 --> 01:51:51.256 the main concerns I have is about the 01:51:51.280 --> 01:51:53.416 process so we've been following a path 01:51:53.440 --> 01:51:55.575 that we advised to follow by the state 01:51:55.599 --> 01:51:58.456 government um and done that in good 01:51:58.480 --> 01:52:01.256 faith and then been taken often by 01:52:01.280 --> 01:52:04.280 surprise by something coming in um and 01:52:05.040 --> 01:52:06.776 from from another direction and and 01:52:06.800 --> 01:52:09.416 putting all of that on hold um and not 01:52:09.440 --> 01:52:11.336 necessarily taking account that really 01:52:11.360 --> 01:52:13.496 detailed strategic work that has been 01:52:13.520 --> 01:52:16.056 done um hopefully much of it will end up 01:52:16.080 --> 01:52:18.936 being incorporated in some of the 01:52:18.960 --> 01:52:21.655 activity centers that are coming through 01:52:21.679 --> 01:52:24.615 um but I think as councelor Car has said 01:52:24.639 --> 01:52:26.296 um all the work we did was looking 01:52:26.320 --> 01:52:28.215 particularly at the challenges that are 01:52:28.239 --> 01:52:30.056 specific to different areas of our 01:52:30.080 --> 01:52:32.296 community and we certainly hope that 01:52:32.320 --> 01:52:34.135 in the work the state government does 01:52:34.159 --> 01:52:35.736 that they will making sure that it's not 01:52:35.760 --> 01:52:36.936 cookie cutter that it's actually 01:52:36.960 --> 01:52:39.175 responding to the practicalities on the 01:52:39.199 --> 01:52:41.095 ground now as the mother of four 01:52:41.119 --> 01:52:43.095 children two have moved out of home I 01:52:43.119 --> 01:52:44.615 know how important it is that we have 01:52:44.639 --> 01:52:46.776 more dwellings if all of our children 01:52:46.800 --> 01:52:49.800 can live here and grandchildren um 01:52:50.480 --> 01:52:52.615 and also more diversity of dwelling so 01:52:52.639 --> 01:52:54.536 as people move through their life cycle 01:52:54.560 --> 01:52:57.560 they can assuming they can afford it and 01:52:58.159 --> 01:53:00.376 make it work they can slowly get into 01:53:00.400 --> 01:53:02.456 the market upsize and then over their 01:53:02.480 --> 01:53:03.976 life cycle downsize to something 01:53:04.000 --> 01:53:06.776 practical um I think that when we're 01:53:06.800 --> 01:53:08.536 talking about the urgent critical need 01:53:08.560 --> 01:53:10.776 that now we have to recognize as pointed 01:53:10.800 --> 01:53:13.655 out by councelor Essakoff that the work 01:53:13.679 --> 01:53:15.416 that the state government's doing and 01:53:15.440 --> 01:53:17.655 we've done is not going to resolve our 01:53:17.679 --> 01:53:20.679 our um housing crisis overnight in fact 01:53:21.360 --> 01:53:23.496 it's it's really a plan for the next 30 01:53:23.520 --> 01:53:25.736 years um and those challenges will 01:53:25.760 --> 01:53:28.695 remain so anyone that would suggest that 01:53:28.719 --> 01:53:30.695 this is going to solve that urgent 01:53:30.719 --> 01:53:32.215 crunch we have with housing now is 01:53:32.239 --> 01:53:34.695 really probably misleading themselves 01:53:34.719 --> 01:53:37.336 and possibly others but we do need to 01:53:37.360 --> 01:53:40.360 have the the urban planning put in 01:53:40.960 --> 01:53:43.095 place to make sure that that all of the 01:53:43.119 --> 01:53:44.776 different areas around Victoria can 01:53:44.800 --> 01:53:46.776 absorb more people because we know that 01:53:46.800 --> 01:53:48.376 more and more people are migrating to 01:53:48.400 --> 01:53:50.536 Australia and we know Glenra is a great 01:53:50.560 --> 01:53:53.560 place to live to work and obviously 01:53:53.840 --> 01:53:56.840 to visit as well so um I really 01:53:57.360 --> 01:53:59.256 support the advocacy that's being done 01:53:59.280 --> 01:54:01.256 to try and make that the officers are 01:54:01.280 --> 01:54:04.215 doing to make sure that what gets 01:54:04.239 --> 01:54:06.056 finalized by the state government takes 01:54:06.080 --> 01:54:07.496 into account all the work that we've 01:54:07.520 --> 01:54:08.936 done from a strategic point of view from 01:54:08.960 --> 01:54:11.016 a committee engagement point of view 01:54:11.040 --> 01:54:14.040 and hopefully gives us that nuance 01:54:14.320 --> 01:54:15.896 that we need and recognizes the 01:54:15.920 --> 01:54:17.256 significant amount of work that's 01:54:17.280 --> 01:54:19.976 already been done so what I will do now 01:54:20.000 --> 01:54:21.976 is hand back to the mover of the motion 01:54:22.000 --> 01:54:24.536 councelor Jang to sum up thank you Mayor 01:54:24.560 --> 01:54:26.936 um and thank you to my fellow counselors 01:54:26.960 --> 01:54:29.960 for your um thoughtful contributions to 01:54:30.159 --> 01:54:33.016 this important discussion um I want to 01:54:33.040 --> 01:54:35.256 acknowledge the concerns that have been 01:54:35.280 --> 01:54:38.215 raised around the process of the 01:54:38.239 --> 01:54:40.376 community consultation the need for 01:54:40.400 --> 01:54:43.400 transparency and the importance of 01:54:43.760 --> 01:54:45.496 protecting Glara's heritage and 01:54:45.520 --> 01:54:48.376 character while responding to these 01:54:48.400 --> 01:54:51.400 state-led planning reforms i share these 01:54:51.520 --> 01:54:54.456 concerns and I know we all care 01:54:54.480 --> 01:54:57.095 deeply about ensuring Glara remains a 01:54:57.119 --> 01:55:00.119 livable welcoming place for all at the 01:55:00.239 --> 01:55:03.016 same time I appreciate the um 01:55:03.040 --> 01:55:06.040 recognition from colleagues um that our 01:55:06.080 --> 01:55:08.376 community does need more housing cho 01:55:08.400 --> 01:55:11.400 choices and that families young people 01:55:11.440 --> 01:55:14.440 and those on lower incomes um deserve 01:55:14.480 --> 01:55:16.936 the opportunity to leave England era and 01:55:16.960 --> 01:55:19.496 contribute to our vibrant diverse 01:55:19.520 --> 01:55:22.520 community it is clear that balancing 01:55:22.880 --> 01:55:25.880 these interests is not easy but I remain 01:55:26.320 --> 01:55:29.320 positive about our role we will continue 01:55:29.360 --> 01:55:32.360 to advocate strongly on behalf of our 01:55:32.800 --> 01:55:35.800 community working constructively with 01:55:35.840 --> 01:55:37.896 the state government to ensure that as 01:55:37.920 --> 01:55:40.920 we plan for growth we do so in a way 01:55:41.840 --> 01:55:44.840 that reflects Gara's values and protects 01:55:45.360 --> 01:55:48.360 our community's interests thank you 01:55:50.080 --> 01:55:51.976 thank you Council Jang i'll now put this 01:55:52.000 --> 01:55:53.736 motion to the vote all those in favor 01:55:53.760 --> 01:55:56.056 please raise your hand 01:55:56.080 --> 01:55:58.936 that motion is carried unanimously we 01:55:58.960 --> 01:56:01.736 are now up to item 10.8 the financial 01:56:01.760 --> 01:56:04.135 manager report as at the 31st of May 01:56:04.159 --> 01:56:05.736 2025 01:56:05.760 --> 01:56:07.336 thank you councelor Jang for moving the 01:56:07.360 --> 01:56:09.575 motion as printed 01:56:09.599 --> 01:56:11.496 thank you can I have a second for the 01:56:11.520 --> 01:56:13.175 motion 01:56:13.199 --> 01:56:15.816 thank you councelor Ragni councelor 01:56:15.840 --> 01:56:17.095 Jang if you'd like to speak to the 01:56:17.119 --> 01:56:18.615 motion 01:56:18.639 --> 01:56:21.095 thank you Madame Mayor we know that 01:56:21.119 --> 01:56:24.119 delivering the services programs and the 01:56:24.239 --> 01:56:26.776 infrastructure our community relies on 01:56:26.800 --> 01:56:29.336 requires careful responsible financial 01:56:29.360 --> 01:56:32.056 management i'm pleased to share that our 01:56:32.080 --> 01:56:34.695 financial position remains stable with a 01:56:34.719 --> 01:56:37.719 forecast surplus of 9.82 million for 01:56:38.480 --> 01:56:40.536 this financial year ahead of our 01:56:40.560 --> 01:56:43.560 original budget expectations while this 01:56:43.599 --> 01:56:45.896 is a positive result it's important to 01:56:45.920 --> 01:56:48.135 remember this surplus is not a cash 01:56:48.159 --> 01:56:51.159 profit but reflects the full scope um of 01:56:51.440 --> 01:56:54.440 our financial activities we continue to 01:56:54.960 --> 01:56:57.336 reinvest available funds to capital 01:56:57.360 --> 01:57:00.215 works and paying down debt ensuring we 01:57:00.239 --> 01:57:02.456 can deliver quality services while 01:57:02.480 --> 01:57:05.175 preparing for future needs at the same 01:57:05.199 --> 01:57:08.199 time we are managing our reserves um 01:57:08.239 --> 01:57:10.936 carefully to meet key obligations from 01:57:10.960 --> 01:57:13.736 open space de development to employee 01:57:13.760 --> 01:57:15.336 entitlements 01:57:15.360 --> 01:57:17.575 this approach demonstrates council's 01:57:17.599 --> 01:57:20.056 commitment to using public resources 01:57:20.080 --> 01:57:23.080 transparently and effectively supporting 01:57:23.199 --> 01:57:25.736 a sustainable and livable community for 01:57:25.760 --> 01:57:28.760 our residents i comment I commend this 01:57:29.920 --> 01:57:32.776 report to council for noting thank you 01:57:32.800 --> 01:57:35.800 thank you councelor Jen councelor Ragney 01:57:35.840 --> 01:57:38.215 nothing to it thank you Madam 01:57:38.239 --> 01:57:39.896 would anyone like to speak against the 01:57:39.920 --> 01:57:41.816 motion 01:57:41.840 --> 01:57:43.416 would anyone else like to speak on this 01:57:43.440 --> 01:57:45.575 motion 01:57:45.599 --> 01:57:47.336 in that case I'll hand up back to you 01:57:47.360 --> 01:57:49.655 Council Jang to sum up nothing to add 01:57:49.679 --> 01:57:52.615 thank you councilors i will now put this 01:57:52.639 --> 01:57:55.575 motion to the vote all those in favor 01:57:55.599 --> 01:57:58.599 please raise your hand that motion is 01:57:58.800 --> 01:58:01.336 carried unanimously 01:58:01.360 --> 01:58:04.215 moving right along we are up to item 01:58:04.239 --> 01:58:06.936 10.9 the audit and risk committee 01:58:06.960 --> 01:58:09.960 minutes um I will see if we have someone 01:58:11.199 --> 01:58:12.695 prepared to move the motion thank you 01:58:12.719 --> 01:58:14.856 Councelor Remaldo would someone like to 01:58:14.880 --> 01:58:17.256 second the motion thank you Councelor 01:58:17.280 --> 01:58:20.280 Ragni councelor Rmaldo as printed as 01:58:21.840 --> 01:58:23.496 printed may thank you would you like to 01:58:23.520 --> 01:58:26.520 speak to the motion yes thank you 01:58:27.760 --> 01:58:30.296 my delicate audit and risk report was 01:58:30.320 --> 01:58:32.776 delivered earlier this evening and can 01:58:32.800 --> 01:58:35.256 be found in the written agenda in 01:58:35.280 --> 01:58:37.496 summary I wish to reiterate that the 01:58:37.520 --> 01:58:39.175 audit and risk committee had a really 01:58:39.199 --> 01:58:41.736 productive meeting at the end of May we 01:58:41.760 --> 01:58:43.575 reviewed key risks looked at our 01:58:43.599 --> 01:58:46.456 upcoming internal order priorities and 01:58:46.480 --> 01:58:48.456 discussed preparations for the end of 01:58:48.480 --> 01:58:51.175 the financial year as always a big thank 01:58:51.199 --> 01:58:52.936 you to council officers for their high 01:58:52.960 --> 01:58:55.416 quality reports and support of the 01:58:55.440 --> 01:58:58.440 committee's work thank you 01:58:58.639 --> 01:59:00.856 thank you Councelor Rimbaldo councelor 01:59:00.880 --> 01:59:03.416 Ragne thank you Madam Mayor i don't have 01:59:03.440 --> 01:59:05.896 a whole lot to add other than um 01:59:05.920 --> 01:59:07.496 thanking the officers as councelor 01:59:07.520 --> 01:59:09.816 RamRimbaldo has already done and we have 01:59:09.840 --> 01:59:11.256 such an incredible committee in our 01:59:11.280 --> 01:59:12.856 ordering committee we have great 01:59:12.880 --> 01:59:15.816 counselors independent members and our 01:59:15.840 --> 01:59:18.840 um great CFO Mr bastian so you're in 01:59:19.119 --> 01:59:20.856 great hands it was a very productive 01:59:20.880 --> 01:59:23.575 meeting and um I implore all interested 01:59:23.599 --> 01:59:26.056 residents to have a look at the minutes 01:59:26.080 --> 01:59:28.215 thank you 01:59:28.239 --> 01:59:30.856 thank you councelor Magney would anyone 01:59:30.880 --> 01:59:33.880 like to speak against the motion 01:59:33.920 --> 01:59:36.135 would anyone else like to speak to 01:59:36.159 --> 01:59:39.159 the motion 01:59:39.360 --> 01:59:40.615 that case I'll hand back to you 01:59:40.639 --> 01:59:43.256 councelor Rimbaldo to sum up thank you 01:59:43.280 --> 01:59:45.896 Mayor nothing to add 01:59:45.920 --> 01:59:47.816 counselors 01:59:47.840 --> 01:59:49.976 i know the CFO is looking on i will now 01:59:50.000 --> 01:59:51.976 put this motion to the vote all those in 01:59:52.000 --> 01:59:55.000 favor please raise your hand 01:59:56.960 --> 01:59:59.896 that motion is carried unanimously 01:59:59.920 --> 02:00:02.920 we are up to item 10.10 which is the 02:00:03.199 --> 02:00:05.816 contract for 2025.129 02:00:05.840 --> 02:00:08.840 supply of retail energy natural gas i am 02:00:09.520 --> 02:00:11.976 looking for a mover for this motion 02:00:12.000 --> 02:00:15.000 thank you councelor RimRimbaldo as 02:00:16.400 --> 02:00:19.400 as printed Mayor thank you and I have 02:00:19.440 --> 02:00:22.440 councelor Essakoff to second the motion 02:00:22.719 --> 02:00:24.376 councelor Rimbaldo would love to hear you 02:00:24.400 --> 02:00:27.400 speak to this motion thank you Mayor um 02:00:28.239 --> 02:00:30.376 I accept the recommendations to accept 02:00:30.400 --> 02:00:33.400 this tender tender A for small gas AGL 02:00:33.840 --> 02:00:36.776 sales properly limited approximate cost 02:00:36.800 --> 02:00:39.800 591,842 02:00:39.840 --> 02:00:42.840 excluding GST over the 3 years and 10 to 02:00:43.199 --> 02:00:45.896 be large market gas cylinder energy 02:00:45.920 --> 02:00:48.920 perpatra limited 1.8 million excluding 02:00:49.199 --> 02:00:52.199 GST over 3 years the eval sorry the 02:00:53.760 --> 02:00:56.760 evaluation conclusion was based on 02:00:56.880 --> 02:00:59.880 criteria criteria presented these 02:01:00.000 --> 02:01:02.215 appointments will ensure continuity of 02:01:02.239 --> 02:01:04.936 supply cost efficiency and alignment 02:01:04.960 --> 02:01:07.256 with council's environmental and 02:01:07.280 --> 02:01:09.416 operational goals during the transition 02:01:09.440 --> 02:01:11.976 period thank you 02:01:12.000 --> 02:01:13.496 thank you councelor Rimbaldo councelor 02:01:13.520 --> 02:01:16.520 Essakoff nothing to add thanks madam man 02:01:16.800 --> 02:01:18.856 would anyone like to speak against this 02:01:18.880 --> 02:01:20.536 motion 02:01:20.560 --> 02:01:22.695 would anyone else like to speak on this 02:01:22.719 --> 02:01:24.936 motion 02:01:24.960 --> 02:01:26.776 councelor and Balo I'll hand back to you 02:01:26.800 --> 02:01:28.856 to sum up nothing further to add thank 02:01:28.880 --> 02:01:31.736 you okay then councilors I'll put 02:01:31.760 --> 02:01:33.175 this motion to the vote all those in 02:01:33.199 --> 02:01:35.896 favor please raise your hand 02:01:35.920 --> 02:01:38.920 that motion is carried unanimously 02:01:39.760 --> 02:01:42.215 councilors that takes us to the end of 02:01:42.239 --> 02:01:44.936 the offic's reports there were no 02:01:44.960 --> 02:01:47.016 items listed for urgent business so 02:01:47.040 --> 02:01:48.776 we'll move on to item 12 ordinary 02:01:48.800 --> 02:01:51.800 business there are no requests for 02:01:52.239 --> 02:01:54.056 reports from a member of council staff 02:01:54.080 --> 02:01:57.080 so I'll move on to item 12.2 02:01:57.119 --> 02:01:59.016 I don't believe that we have any 02:01:59.040 --> 02:02:01.816 rights of reply which is item 12.2 so 02:02:01.840 --> 02:02:04.296 we'll move on to item 12.3 02:02:04.320 --> 02:02:06.856 item 12.3 is note of motion notice of 02:02:06.880 --> 02:02:08.615 recision and we do have a notice of 02:02:08.639 --> 02:02:10.936 motion submitted to council this evening 02:02:10.960 --> 02:02:13.960 the motion reads as follows and in 02:02:14.800 --> 02:02:17.800 fact what I might do is see if someone 02:02:18.000 --> 02:02:20.695 wants to put the motion 02:02:20.719 --> 02:02:23.719 yep it is printed as printed thank you 02:02:24.000 --> 02:02:26.135 councelor Cast Lakeake so you should see 02:02:26.159 --> 02:02:28.536 it on the screens the council the 02:02:28.560 --> 02:02:30.776 motion is that council prepares a report 02:02:30.800 --> 02:02:32.856 that considers the relative advantages 02:02:32.880 --> 02:02:34.615 and disadvantages of Glen Eira City 02:02:34.639 --> 02:02:37.639 Council transitioning from a NAV net 02:02:37.840 --> 02:02:39.816 annual annual model of termining rates 02:02:39.840 --> 02:02:42.135 and charges to a CIV capital improved 02:02:42.159 --> 02:02:44.296 model of termining rates and charges the 02:02:44.320 --> 02:02:45.816 report should include information on the 02:02:45.840 --> 02:02:47.655 number of other councils that use a CIV 02:02:47.679 --> 02:02:50.376 model and whether the change may provide 02:02:50.400 --> 02:02:52.135 opportunities for Glen Eira to encourage 02:02:52.159 --> 02:02:54.056 land owners to develop currently vacant 02:02:54.080 --> 02:02:56.856 land and to table the report at an 02:02:56.880 --> 02:02:58.776 order council meeting before the end of 02:02:58.800 --> 02:03:00.376 2025 02:03:00.400 --> 02:03:02.296 would someone like to put the motion 02:03:02.320 --> 02:03:05.016 have councelor Cast Lake would someone 02:03:05.040 --> 02:03:06.695 like to second the motion we have 02:03:06.719 --> 02:03:09.719 councelor Jiang councelor Cast Lake 02:03:09.760 --> 02:03:11.575 would you like to speak to the motion 02:03:11.599 --> 02:03:13.896 thank you yes Mayor I would like the 02:03:13.920 --> 02:03:15.896 opportunity to speak to the motion um 02:03:15.920 --> 02:03:17.816 look I'm proposing this motion for a few 02:03:17.840 --> 02:03:20.840 reasons chief amongst these is to gain a 02:03:21.440 --> 02:03:23.175 better understanding of any strategic 02:03:23.199 --> 02:03:26.135 value that there might be for council 02:03:26.159 --> 02:03:28.936 through a change in our rating model um 02:03:28.960 --> 02:03:30.856 the current housing crisis the slowing 02:03:30.880 --> 02:03:32.536 of development and what I understand is 02:03:32.560 --> 02:03:34.296 a steadily increasing amount of vacant 02:03:34.320 --> 02:03:37.175 land across our municipality has led me 02:03:37.199 --> 02:03:39.816 to ask the question what strategic 02:03:39.840 --> 02:03:42.840 levers do we have to encourage um 02:03:42.880 --> 02:03:45.095 responsible development of their the 02:03:45.119 --> 02:03:47.175 land in question and of course we can't 02:03:47.199 --> 02:03:48.695 know all the answer to that without 02:03:48.719 --> 02:03:51.719 actually taking a deeper dive um I've 02:03:52.239 --> 02:03:54.135 heard that a majority of counselors work 02:03:54.159 --> 02:03:57.016 under a capital improved value rating 02:03:57.040 --> 02:03:58.856 model and I believe a report will 02:03:58.880 --> 02:04:01.175 provide counselors with improved clarity 02:04:01.199 --> 02:04:03.016 to understand the relative merits of 02:04:03.040 --> 02:04:05.896 each system and whether is value to be 02:04:05.920 --> 02:04:07.896 gained from making the change including 02:04:07.920 --> 02:04:10.376 an assessment of the costs and 02:04:10.400 --> 02:04:12.936 adjustments that might involve council 02:04:12.960 --> 02:04:14.695 so we can make a proper evaluation and 02:04:14.719 --> 02:04:16.695 consider that but essentially I think 02:04:16.719 --> 02:04:18.536 that if there's an opportunity to have a 02:04:18.560 --> 02:04:20.856 a further strategic lever to deal with 02:04:20.880 --> 02:04:23.175 our financial crisis the housing crisis 02:04:23.199 --> 02:04:25.416 etc I think it's well worth looking at 02:04:25.440 --> 02:04:28.056 thank you thank you councelor Castle 02:04:28.080 --> 02:04:30.456 council Jang thank you Madame Mayor 02:04:30.480 --> 02:04:32.856 I support this motion rating 02:04:32.880 --> 02:04:35.880 models are central to how council fairly 02:04:36.159 --> 02:04:38.376 and sustainably collects revenue to 02:04:38.400 --> 02:04:40.215 deliver the services our community 02:04:40.239 --> 02:04:43.239 relies on requesting a report to examine 02:04:43.280 --> 02:04:46.280 the advantages and disadvantages of of 02:04:46.400 --> 02:04:48.776 moving to a capital improved value model 02:04:48.800 --> 02:04:51.800 as a responsible step um as councelor 02:04:53.199 --> 02:04:56.199 Kasak um like said that will give us the 02:04:56.639 --> 02:04:59.639 facts um we need to make an informed 02:04:59.920 --> 02:05:02.376 decision it will also help us understand 02:05:02.400 --> 02:05:04.615 whether a transition could encourage 02:05:04.639 --> 02:05:07.496 development of vacant land improve 02:05:07.520 --> 02:05:09.896 equity and align us with the best 02:05:09.920 --> 02:05:12.920 practice across um the sector um this 02:05:12.960 --> 02:05:15.960 motion is not deciding um to make the 02:05:16.000 --> 02:05:18.456 change today but to gather clear 02:05:18.480 --> 02:05:20.135 information for council and the 02:05:20.159 --> 02:05:22.695 community i'd like to thank councelor u 02:05:22.719 --> 02:05:25.095 cars lake for requesting this important 02:05:25.119 --> 02:05:28.119 report which will help us explore how 02:05:28.159 --> 02:05:31.159 we can strengthen our rating system for 02:05:31.280 --> 02:05:34.280 the benefit of galera um so I support 02:05:34.719 --> 02:05:36.296 this motion and look forward to 02:05:36.320 --> 02:05:39.320 receiving the report thank you 02:05:39.679 --> 02:05:41.336 thank you councelor Jang would anyone 02:05:41.360 --> 02:05:44.296 like to speak against the motion 02:05:44.320 --> 02:05:46.056 would anyone else like to speak to the 02:05:46.080 --> 02:05:48.376 motion 02:05:48.400 --> 02:05:50.376 no in that case councelor Cast Lake 02:05:50.400 --> 02:05:53.016 would you like to sum up thank you Mayor 02:05:53.040 --> 02:05:55.416 i have nothing further to add councilors 02:05:55.440 --> 02:05:57.256 I'll put the motion to the vote all 02:05:57.280 --> 02:05:59.896 those in favor please raise your hand 02:05:59.920 --> 02:06:02.920 that motion is carried unanimously 02:06:03.840 --> 02:06:06.376 well done everyone we're up to item 12.4 02:06:06.400 --> 02:06:08.056 which is councelor questions there are 02:06:08.080 --> 02:06:10.056 no council questions so we'll move on to 02:06:10.080 --> 02:06:13.016 item 13 which is confidential items i 02:06:13.040 --> 02:06:15.016 will move a procedural motion that 02:06:15.040 --> 02:06:18.040 pursuant to section 66 bracket 1 and 626 02:06:18.800 --> 02:06:20.296 bracket 2 bracket A of the local 02:06:20.320 --> 02:06:23.095 government act 2020 the council resolves 02:06:23.119 --> 02:06:26.056 that so much of this meeting be closed 02:06:26.080 --> 02:06:28.215 to members of the public as is required 02:06:28.239 --> 02:06:29.575 for council to consider the following 02:06:29.599 --> 02:06:31.416 matters that are confidential in 02:06:31.440 --> 02:06:33.496 accordance with section 3 bracket one of 02:06:33.520 --> 02:06:35.416 the act and we have before us a 02:06:35.440 --> 02:06:37.575 confidential item 13.1 strategic 02:06:37.599 --> 02:06:40.599 property plan as included in the agenda 02:06:42.000 --> 02:06:44.135 could I have someone please second the 02:06:44.159 --> 02:06:47.159 motion thank you councelor Karslake so 02:06:48.400 --> 02:06:50.296 the motion is put by councelor's mood 02:06:50.320 --> 02:06:53.320 seconded by councelor Karslake all 02:06:53.679 --> 02:06:55.736 those in favor of this motion procedural 02:06:55.760 --> 02:06:58.615 motion please raise your hands 02:06:58.639 --> 02:07:01.639 that motion is carried unanimously 02:07:02.239 --> 02:07:04.456 after consideration of the confidential 02:07:04.480 --> 02:07:06.536 items the meeting will be closed once 02:07:06.560 --> 02:07:08.135 the live stream is disabled and all 02:07:08.159 --> 02:07:09.336 members of the committee have vacated 02:07:09.360 --> 02:07:11.496 the chambers we will commence with item 02:07:11.520 --> 02:07:13.095 13.1 02:07:13.119 --> 02:07:14.936 could council offices could offices 02:07:14.960 --> 02:07:16.936 please disable the live streaming and 02:07:16.960 --> 02:07:18.776 thank you to our community for your 02:07:18.800 --> 02:07:21.256 attendance here in person and online 02:07:21.280 --> 02:07:24.280 tonight