Petition status

12

We, the undersigned residents of the Dianella neighbourhood, around the Islamic College of WA, do respectfully request that the Council take action regarding the daily nuisance noise coming from the school, and request that this noise be kept quiet and private, within the school buildings. The noise is generated each morning via amplified public loud speakers each morning around 9am or 10am.

A noise complaint form was completed and submitted to the City of Stirling. Several emails have been sent and phone calls made to the City regarding this issue. At least one additional noise complaint was submitted to the Council in the past.

This is not about or targeting Islam or Muslims. We live in a very diverse society and respect all religions and all backgrounds. As not all of Dianella residents are of the Islamic faith, however, the noise (of religious content) generated from loud public speakers and amplified across the entire public surroundings daily is a public nuisance and disturbance.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 7 February 2024 (Internal Document ID No. 10994307).

Development Services contacted the lead petitioner on 20 March 2024 requesting to establish monitoring equipment, to determine whether the noise breaches allowed levels within the EPA (Internal Document ID No. 11000400).

157

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

• Introduce traffic calming measures along North Beach Road (between Karrinyup Road and March Street) to reduce and prevent speeding; and 
• Introduce a safer pedestrian crossing for people crossing North Beach Road in the vicinity of the Gwelup Medical Centre.

The current crossing is inadequate and dangerous due to the speed at which cars travel along North Beach Road and the number of hazards that exist. These include the entrance to from the medical centre, the shopping centre, the bus stop and the roundabout. Many people use this crossing including the elderly, parents with prams and children going to/from school. It is a busy crossing used by people visiting Lake Gwelup, the medical centre, the shopping centre and the primary school.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 22 February 2024 (Internal Document ID No. 10992288).

9

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

Install additional public toilet facilities on the eastern side of Lake Gwelup nearby the Rotunda and Colin Moore Resource Centre. This may be through one self-cleaning toilet, similar to that at Morris Place shopping centre. The regional open space is heavily used by people of all ages, however the only current toilets are on the western side of the lake near the tennis courts and oval. The distance and time to reach these may be challenging for people with children, ambulant restrictions and other park users including older residents. This is a public health consideration Council is asked to take seriously.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 8 February 2024 (Internal Document ID No. 10982517).

6

We the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council provide a fully paved, safe lane to the southern boundary of the Scarborough Primary School. The lane runs east to west between Hinderwell Street and Deanmore Road. Construction works have finished on the lane at the school with boundary fences installed. Cromite Lane west and Wubin Lane east of the lane in question have been fully paved with speed humps, kerbing and drainage for a number of years. Currently the lane is rough, corrugated and a dusty safety hazard with no warning signs or traffic control, inadequate drainage, no lighting and is hazardous for all forms of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Abutting the lane are a mix of pedestrian and vehicle access ratepayers, some having contributed bonds to Council for upgrades to the lane which represent a substantial financial outlay to the ratepayer without any appreciable benefit. A recent accident on the east end footpath on Deanmore Road highlights the urgent need for the lane and approaches to be made safer.

We would like to see the lane paved and made less hazardous substantially sooner than the current timing of 2030. A paved lane would lower maintenance to ratepayers and the school staff. We would like to see a paved lane with kerbing, drainage and speed humps for traffic control. Stop signs / local traffic signs, other safety items may include traffic mirrors, rumble strips, hooped chicane bollards to paths and visual truncations maintained at lane approaches.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 25 January 2024 (Internal Document ID No. 10984212).

9

We as a community are against the approval of an AIRBNB at 19 Chrysostom Street, North Beach.

The landowner has been operating an unauthorised AIRBNB for the last two years and during that time we have had to deal with many issues and safety concerns for our families and the community, such as, dogs barking and stressing every two to three days. Yelling, screaming, domestics, unknown people coming and going every two to three days. Guests using the home as a home water birth with overheard wailing for over four hours. With the owner not located onsite to manage the issues and the location is not suitable for AIRBNB.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 23 October 2023 (Internal Document ID No. 10934707).

Development Services sent an email to the lead petitioner on 27 November 2023 advising that the application was undergoing final assessment  (Internal Document ID No. 10947771).

The application was approved by Council at its meeting held 5 December 2023.

This petition is now considered closed.

22

We, the undersigned petition to have the rear of way (ROW) lane between 9^th and 10^th Tenth Avenue asphalted and lights installed like most of the other rear lanes in Inglewood. We have continued to wait and have been over promised/under delivered for when these works would be commenced.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 23 October 2023 (Internal Document ID No. 10933759).

Engneering Design sent to lead petitioner on 30 November 2023 advising that the ROW in question (known as ROW 28064) is scheduled for detailed design during the 2024 calendar year and construction upgrade during the 2025/2026 financial year (Internal Document ID No. 13207336).

This petition is now considered closed.

8

We, the undersigned residents, ratepayers and business owners of 194 to 204 The Esplanade “Brighton Park Precinct” respectfully request that the following actions from Council:

Residents, Ratepayers and owners along the Brighton park precinct of The Esplanade spanning from The Esplanade and Brighton Road intersection (194 The Esplanade) to the end of the cul-de-sac inclusive, have faced continuous issues over the past eight months as a direct result of a permanent and significant increase in illegal camping, illegal parking and antisocial behaviour in this area. Some of these issues include illegal parking on verges and driveways blocking private property access, trespassing, urinating on verges and private property, public indecency, property damage, theft, drug offences, littering, intimidating and threatening behaviour. Further background information on the issues faced by the undersigned is detailed in Annexure A.

Action sought:

1.  Signage to be installed along the entire section of car bays in the area on The Esplanade – covering the parking           bays between the end of the cul-de-sac and the intersection of Brighton Rd. Signage to clearly state:

     i)      “2P at all times” – 2-hour parking in this area, as is consistent with the carpark along The Esplanade across                  Brighton Road;

     ii)     “Strictly no camping at any time - $X fine enforceable” – Prescribed fine to be in accordance with local laws                 and enforceable.

     Signage should be installed at a minimum across every 4-6 bays. See Annexure A for area maps. Council to                   provide an appropriate amount of parking permits to C-Breeze kiosk to avoid hindering business operations.

2.  Rangers to monitor and enforce illegal camping and parking on an ongoing basis. Council and rangers attend and        act within two hours of a call out for complaints of illegal parking and camping.

3.  Continue the verge side no parking signs all the way along this specified area of The Esplanade from and including       194 The Esplanade until the end of 204 The Esplanade.

4.  Council and Rangers continue to move on campers and anyone partaking in anti-social behaviours. Including               moving on the current existing vehicles where people have been residing for more than a few weeks and                       ensuring the enforcement of banning notices to those who have received them.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 29 September 2023 (Internal Doc Case No. 10921893).

Community Development contacted the lead petitioner on 21 December 2023 and detailed the measures undertaken by the City in response to the requested actions of the petition (Internal Document ID No. 10963328).

This petition is now considered closed.

22

“On the 27^th and 28^th July the City of Stirling planted 15 London Plane trees bordering the perimeter of Beverley Murchison Reserve in Coolbinia.

Comments made by the Parks and Gardens personnel installing the trees to local residents at the time advised that the trees should grow to around 40ft tall within 12 years.

Not being local Australian species, London Plane trees are well known for their detrimental effects on the environment being:

• Excessive leaf and seed pod litter that can cause blockage to local drains and result in flooding to nearby residents
• Produce pollen that can cause significant health issues such as Asthma attacks in nearby residents who suffer from Asthma or other breathing difficulties
• Produce an aggressive invasive root system that can lift pavements and roadways
• Impact the overall amenity of local residents by blocking existing vista views onto the park
• Results in significant leaf litter which will fall onto the properties of residents, resulting unreasonable expense and time to remove.

We, the undersigned rate payers of the City of Stirling who reside opposite the Murchison Beverley Park in Coolbinia, request the removal of the Plane trees because of the reasons noted above.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 18 August 2023 (Internal Doc Case No. 10901423).

Parks and Environment officers contacted the lead petitioner on 1 September 2023 to advise that the London Plane trees would be removed and the City will replace these with a number of smaller native trees in the 2023/2024 winter tree planting season (Internal Doc No. 10908192).

This petition is now considered closed.

109

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council consider the following improvements to the Balga Dog Park:

1. Improved Lighting: while the adjacent soccer club and skate park are well lit, the Balga Dog Park is located in a dark corner of the reserve and does not benefit from this lighting. Especially in the cooler months, park users need improved lighting in the carpark and parks in order to extend the time they can access the dog park and ensure their furry friends get enough exercise in the mornings and/or evenings, while still feeling safe.

2. Shelters: a shelter for fur-parents to gather during wet or hot weather would improve the amenity of the park for all, and provide more opportunities to make use of the park year round.

3. An additional water fountain and dog water bowl on the outside edge of the park would be much appreciated by all thirsty pups.

This petition was created through a poll of more than 100 users of the Balga Dog Park on the park's Facebook group. These three requests were consistently mentioned and voted as the highest priority.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 15 August 2023 (Internal Doc Case No. 10898762).

Parks and Environment contacted the lead petitioner on 3 November 2023 and advised that investigations of floodlighting the fenced dog park at Princess Wallington Reserve from the adjacent sports oval floodlighting upgrade confirmed this would not achieve the required results.  The City will now have design and costed specfic lighting for the fenced dog parks across the city.  This work will be listed on the draft 24/25 Parks and Environment capital works budget for consideration by Council (Internal Doc Case No. 10939332).  

This petition is now considered closed.

11

“We petition for traffic calming device(s) for speed reduction on Woodside Street between Sackville Terrace and Moorland Street.

As Woodside Street is the first street west of Huntriss Road to go through to Scarborough Beach Road, work traffic begins at 5.00am. Our street population density has increased dramatically and will continue with the further block subdivisions presently in the works. We have concerns for our residents (especially children and the elderly), pets, cyclists and vehicles parked on the verge. If traffic were limited in this section of Woodside Street, there would be positive ramifications for the rest of the street. Residents have suggested possibilities such as speed humps, roundabouts and terminating the street at Morland Street – effectively making a no through road.

We petition the City to review economically viable measures and to introduce calming devices that respond to the health and safety of our Woodside Street residents.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 30 June 2023 (Internal Doc Case No. 00513024).

Engineering Services contacted the lead petitioner on 2 August 2023 advising that an assessment of Woodside Street, Doubleview, under the City's Traffic Management Policy indicated relatively low priority for treatments. The City will continue to monitor as new traffic counts and crash data become available (Internal Doc No. 10880487).

This petition is now considered closed.

12

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

Investigate options to increase visibility and safety at the junction of York Street, Waterford Road and Kennedy Street in Inglewood, noting that vegetation and parking make it almost impossible to see oncoming traffic when crossing York Street from Waterford Road to Kennedy Street.

Consider proactive options to reduce hooning at the same intersection, given a recent increase in hooning in the area.

Investigate measures to calm traffic along Kennedy Street, with particular attention to the junction of Kennedy Street / Oxford Street and the corner of Kennedy Street / Carrington Street where speeding is common.

Implement measures that have the overall objective of increasing road and pedestrian safety.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 29 June 2023 (Internal Document ID 13128819).

Engineering Services contacted the lead petitioner on 2 August 2023 advising that the City would arrange for traffic surveys on the affected roads, and then undertake an assessment under the City's Traffic Management Policy to determine the need and priority of treatments (Internal Document ID 10892746).

6

"We the residents of Arnott Street, North Beach, request that suitable and adequate alterations are made to the stormwater system and sump at 17 Arnott Street, North Beach to stop water damage occurring to the sumps adjoining properties.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 20 June 2023 (Internal Doc Case No. 00508411).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 14 July 2023 advising that the requested location would be listed for design of drainage improvements this financial year and would be listed for construction subject to budget availability (Internal Document ID 13136029).

This item is now considered closed.

451

"We the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

1. Not compromise on the following outstanding matters in respect of the proposed development application for 2 and 8 Adair Parade, Coolbinia:

​a.       waste removal and use of the rear Klem Lane;

b.       goods delivery to commercial premises including use of the rear Klem Lane;

c.       parking for commercial staff and customers and for residential visitors;

d.       traffic impact of operations on Klem Lane; and

e.       overlooking from the southern townhouses to neighbouring properties.

2. Acknowledges and addresses residents’ concerns regarding over height, over plot ratio and under parking in the proposed development; and

3. Call in any further Responsible Authority Report for consideration by full Council.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 12 June 2023 (Internal Document No. 10859089).

Development Services contacted the lead petitioner on 17 July 2023 advising that the petition was acknowledged and the concerns were reflected within the Council resolution from its meeting held 4 July 2023 (recommending refusal on the application). The email also included details of the JDAP meeting where the application will be considered (Internal Document ID 10885355).

This petition is now considered closed.

211

"The motion reads: ‘That Council resolves, subject to officer reports and the outcomes of public consultation, to implement a City wide ban on the clear-felling of development sites and/or the removal of significant trees on such sites in the absence of a Development Approval and a building permit linked to that Development Approval.’

Clear-felled development sites can lay fallow for years resulting in dust-bowls, fire hazards, dumping grounds and camping sites. Clear-felling not only removes significant canopy cover but also reduces any options to later integrate existing significant trees into future development in a City that now offers incentives for developments that retain significant trees. This proposal is not anti-development and instead preserves options for responsible development, new development requires tree planting but may take 20+ years to produce trees mature enough to help combat the urban heat island effect and enrich our fast disappearing urban canopy.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 8 May 2023 (Internal Document No. 10824526).

19

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council please consider replacing the existing playground located at the corner of Balcatta Road and Careniup Avenue, to better child friendly equipment. The existing equipment can be dangerous for children due to rope climbing, and younger children are currently unable to use the playground. Several parents in the area express the same concern that themselves and their children cannot utilise this playground, which is a shame given its beautiful location.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 3 April 2023 (Internal Document No. 10801870).

The Parks and Sustainability Team emailed the lead petitioner on 16 June 2023 advising that the City would investigate opportunities to install additional play items that cater for younger children (Internal Document No. 10865452).

The City developed a plan to add additional play equipment at this location. The Parks and Environment Team emailed the lead petitioner on 5 September 2023 advising of the proposed works to be carried out in December 2023 (Internal Document No. 10908785).

This petition is now considered closed.

51

"The last few months have seen and increase in 'hooning' behaviour along Avocado Drive, Dianella in the middle of the night. Recently, a car ended up in the front yard of a house, narrowly missing the house and its sleeping occupants.

We, the undersigned, request the City of Stirling install speed reduction measures along the full length of Avocado Drive.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 28 March 2023 (Internal Document No. 10801895).

Engineering Services responded to the two lead petitioners by email on 13 April 2023 advising that an investigation had been undertaken based on the most recently available traffic and crash data.  An assessment based on Council's Traffic Management Warrants Policy indicated that this road scores comparatively low on the list of priorities, and it would be difficult for the City to justify the installation of treatments at this stage (Internal Document No. 13056506).  

This petition is now considered closed.

233

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council: Note that we fully support both the Club Board and Club Management of Mount Lawley Golf Club in the implementation of the Club’s Vegetation Management Plan and the Greens Replacement Program, and ask that Council approve the Vegetation Management Plan as soon as possible.

We note that the Vegetation Management Plan is aligned with current City of Stirling vegetation policies and goals, and that there will be some necessary problematic tree removal to achieve these goals. We have no doubt that the full implementation of this plan and program will result in an increase in canopy cover (a key objective of Council’s Urban Forest Plan), a much improved and valuable environmental site and a better golf course.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 16 March 2023 (Internal Document No. 10786462).

Council resolved to receive this petition at its meeting held 21 March 2023 (Council Resolution Number 0323/029).

This petition is now considered closed.

20

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

1. Consider the construction of a Public Access Way across Wanneroo Road, to link Balga and Hamersley, without cyclists or pedestrians needing to access either the Reid Highway or Beach Road intersections.

2. Work with the Public Transport Authority to construct a purpose built bike storage facility at Mirrabooka Bus Station, to encourage cycling to our local public transport hub.

3. Immediately construct additional bike parking facilities at public reserves in Balga, including at Barry Britton Reserve (Balga Football Club), Camberwell Reserve (opposite Balga Community Centre), Celebration Park (Northern Redbacks Football Club) and Princess Wallington Reserve (Balga Soccer Club and Balga Cricket Club).”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 21 February 2023 (Internal Document No. 10771230).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitoiner on 3 March 2023 advising that the City would consider additional suitable crossing locations for Wanneroo Road (between Beach Road and Reid Highway).  However, a grade-separate crossing (overpass or underpass) would not likely satisfy Main Roads WA's requirements for such facilities.  The response also advised the City would liaise with PTA regarding end of trip facilities at Mirrabooka Station, as well as consider end-of-trip facilities for other public reserves referenced in the petition (Internal Document No. 13019941).

This petition is now considered closed.

233

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

Cease closure works and re-open the neighbourhood’s access track to the main beach path located opposite the rear boundary of 301 West Coast Highway, Scarborough (referred to as ‘Kay Street Access Track’). This track flows directly from the pedestrian walk-cycle path and is in line with the Kay Street beach funnel. Closing this access track adversely affects the local residents and the public, including cyclists. Redirecting pedestrians to the next northern path creates unnecessary collision risks between beach-going pedestrians and cyclist/scooter riders.

The location of the Kay Street Access Track is safer and preferable over the alternative north location because cyclist speed at the Kay Street Track is greatly reduced due to the traffic calming bollards to the south and the footpath grades upwards from the north heading south, naturally slowing down cyclists from both directions. This entry track has been in place pre-1985 and is part of the neighbourhood and Scarborough’s local history.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 6 February 2023 (Internal Document No. 10761197).

Customer and Communications contacted the lead petitioner on 7 August 2023 advising that the access path would be open by the end of the week and that formal improvement works are scheduled for October 2023 (Internal Document No. 10899047).

This petition is now considered closed.

23

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 31 January 2023 (Internal Document No. 10757146).

The City Future Team contacted the lead petitioner on 2 March 2023 advising that the petition would be taken into account and the lead petitioner contacted if the Amendment proceeds to Council (Internal Document No. 1097704).

This petition is now considered closed.

6 December 2022

We the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council resolve the current escalated dangerous driving situation when exiting west off Brushfield Way, Settler’s Green, Gwelup, when turning right onto North Beach Road, by either installing a roundabout at the intersection, or by modifying the roads in the area, to eliminate the recently escalated danger. Massively increased stationary traffic on the south bound side of North Beach Road and the massively increased volume of traffic travelling at 60km/h along the north bound side of North Beach Road have combined to create a very dangerous situation where residents leaving Settler’s Green via the only road exit from the subdivision heading north are almost always at great risk of being crashed into by traffic heading north. 

We consider that the major recent redevelopment and expansion of the Karrinyup Shopping Precinct and the associated residential developments in Karrinyup and Innaloo, causing much increased traffic funnelling past Settler’s Green along Karrinyup Road, via the new construction work on the Mitchell Freeway over the last few years, has created or increased this danger to the residents of the ~ 120 homes in the ‘land locked’ subdivision of Settler’s Green.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 1 December 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10739449).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 15 December 2022 advising that current crash statistics do not support modifications to the intersection on North Beach Road.  However, the City would undertake investigation of queuing issues along North Beach Road in the new year once the Main Roads WA works at the Karrinyup Freeway interchange have been completed (Internal Document ID 10740837).  

This petition is now considered closed.

15 November 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council addresses with the Centre owners and management the following issues surrounding the Fieldgate Square Shopping Centre and Surrounds in 25 Culloton Crescent, Balga for the following reasons:

1. The site around the centre is very unkept with weeks, rubbish, food scraps, unbroken glass that doesn't look good for the local houses around the area who are maintaining their property.
2. Increase street commercial rubbish bins in front of stores.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 16 November 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10728382).

Development Services responded to the lead petitioner on 1 December 2022 advising that an inspection was undertaken and the subject area was determined to be clear. The lead petitioner was advised to direct any future concerns in relation to maintenance of the site around the shopping centre and onsite commercial bins, to the shopping centre management (Internal Document ID No.10733384).

This petition is now considered closed.

15 November 2022

Many seniors who are members of the above clubs have reported difficulty attending community and club events due to the lack of available transport. Many members are no longer able to drive, are too unwell to drive or do not have any form of transport. The ability to not be an active part of the community is detrimental to many seniors and makes them feel isolated.

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council addresses with the Balga Autumn Club (81 Camberwell Road, Balga WA 6061) and Nollamara Autumn Club (72 Sylvia Street, Nollamara WA 6061) to offer our club members free or low fee transport to and from their home to the Autumn Club and back.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 16 November 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10728384).

Community Services contacted the lead petitioner on 23 January 2023, advising that transport assistance is available through the 'My Aged Care' service. Assistance through this service is available for individual transport as well as for groups. The City is currently reviewing transport systems for seniors with this information to be collated and reviewed over the next few months (Internal Document Number 12998675).

This petition is now considered closed.

25 October 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council address the following issues regarding Yuluma Reserve Innaloo and surrounding areas:

1. Traffic calming devices, such as chicanes, to be installed along Muir Street, Birdwood Street, Langley Crescent, Crocker Road, Crocker Way and Norman Street, to deter and reduce traffic ‘rat-running’ from Karrinyup Road through the locality and passing Yuluma Reserve, a popular recreation and sport facility.

2. Implementation of ‘Safe Active Streets’ status to the streets surrounding Yuluma Reserve.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 28 October 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10718618).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 21 December 2022 confirming the results of the recent traffic count surveys. The letter advised that based on the information available, the roads under consideration would not score high enough under Council Policy to be considered for traffic calming measures (Internal Document ID 12986629).

This petition is now considered closed.

25 October 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request the Council address with the Centre owners and management the following issues surrounding the Nollamara Shopping Centre in Nollamara Avenue, Nollamara, for the following reasons:

1. The site around the centre is very unkept with weeds, rubbish that doesn’t look good for the local houses around the area who are maintaining their property.

2. The site needs a facelift to encourage people to come and shop at the centre, rest and chat perhaps a picture Muriel, seating.

3. Whilst the big trees are good, more trees and more colourful street trees are needed to get a more passive and friendly feel to the centre.

4. Can the safety of the shopping centre area especially for seniors and those with a disability be improved to enable local engagement.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 28 October 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10716805).

The City Future Business Unit liaised with various services areas and provided correspondence to the lead petitioner addressing each item in the petition request (Internal Document ID No. 10733603). 

The City will address any illegal dumping and work with the business owners to encourage them to manage the commercial waste in an appropriate manner. An increase in the number of bins, along with bin enclosures will be considered subject to the budget review process for the 2023/2024 financial year.

Information on Shopfront Improvement Grants was provided to the business owners at the Nollamara Shopping Centre and also to the lead petitioner.

Planting into streets to the north-west of the Nollamara Shopping centre is part of the scheduled street tree planting and community tree projects for 2023.

A Community Safety Event was held at the Nollamara Shopping Centre on 18 November 2022. The City intends to advise local community members of the prime prevention / community safety services that are available to them from the City and other agencies. The City also currently provides a rebate offer for the installation of new and sufficiently upgraded CCTV systems that offer a public view.

This petition is now considered closed.

25 October 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council REFUSE this development as those undersigned object for the following reasons:

1. Location - the development does not meet the City of Stirling’s Planning Policy 6.4, section 6.2.1 – ‘Location criteria: To minimise impact on residential areas, to allow improved servicing and to promote multi-function trips, Child Care premises shall be located adjacent to non-residential uses’ and ‘Child Care premises on corner sites shall be designed to address the street with the least impact on surrounding residential properties.’

2. Traffic Generation and Congestion - existing traffic issues not addressed and limited queuing and manoeuvring room provided given the high turnover over of traffic.  Only eight visitor bays are provided for 92 children.

3. Road and Pedestrian Safety - very busy traffic intersection of Morley Drive and Grand Promenade (intersection no. 55559).  MRD stated there has been 19 crashes at that intersection, including 5 casualties.  Only one of these crashes occurred at night. Potential to have more crashes with increase in daytime traffic.  Convenience of existing road users, cyclists and pedestrians as parents and carers drop off and pick up children.

4. Overshadowing, solar panels and privacy - over-scaling of the proposed development will cause overshadowing, privacy issues effect usage of solar panels onto surrounding resident’s properties.

5. Residential Noise Disturbance - outdoor play area is against the City of Stirling’s Planning Policy 6.4 and 3.0 Objectives – ‘4: to locate noise generating activities such as outdoor play areas, vehicle access ways, car parking areas and any plans and equipment away from noise-sensitive land uses (such as residential dwellings).

6. Bulk and scale - development is inconsistent with the residential character of the area.  Planning allows for 500mm above natural ground level. The proposal has up to 1.65m and is against the City of Stirling’s Planning Policy 6.4, 3.0 Objectives – ‘3: To minimise the adverse impacts of the bulk and scales of Child Care Premises on neighbouring properties and streetscape, and that buildings are consistent with the built form of an area, including future character.’

7. Long Operating Hours - proposed to operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm, which is not in line with the City of Stirling’s Planning Policy 6.4 under 6.2.5 Hours of Operation: the hours of operation of Child Care Premises are restricted to between 7.00am and 6.30pm.’ This creates more noise, traffic, waste and other issues.

8. Residential R20 Code and Land Amalgamation - the 2 blocks of land are currently zoned Residential R20 under the City of Stirling LPS3.  The proposed childcare centre appears to be inconsistent with the intent of the current zoning. There, would not rezoning and amalgamations under WAPC, need to be approved first.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 28 October 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10716800).

Development Services responded to the lead petitioner advising that the application was still under assessment and a recommendation in the Responsible Authority Report will be provided to the Metro Inner-North JDAP. The JDAP meeting is anticipated for December 2022. The City will advise all submitters once the City’s RAR is finalised and the relevant meeting date for JDAP (Internal Document ID 10720172).

Development Services contacted all submitters on 9 January 2023 advising the details of the JDAP meeting for this application, including how to access the agenda and the presentation request template (Internal Document ID 10748433).

The application was approved at the DAPs meeting held 18 January 2023.

This petition is now considered closed.

16 August 2022

“We the undersigned object to the proposed Residential / Home Business / Commercial Kitchen and Catering at 20 Churchlands Avenue, Churchlands due to the following reasons:

1. The original conditions / criteria as listed when we purchased our homes / land in the Churchlands Private estate, which was established in the 1980’s, was that this estate was and will only be for private residential properties, with planned gardens, high garden walls and no flow through traffic or commercial development etc.

2. There are no assurances in the documentation that anyone will be going to check and ensure that people other than the landowner do not deliver food and goods to and from the site.

3. There is no guarantee that delivery vehicles will not be accessing the property or that the owner will not be using trucks to move items to and from the site and the daily frequency therein.

4. There is no guarantee or deterrent, or surveillance provided in the documentation to ensure that the proposed facility will only operate between 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and that it will not operate on public holidays.

5. There is no information provided on the type of food that will be cooked and prepared and the quantity of items to give the local residents an idea of potential noise / odours etc.

6. The quiet residential amenity of the area has already been compromised over the last few years with the increase in students parking and the associated issues, especially since the student high school numbers have increased significantly.

7. Good planning and the amenity of this private gated estate is being compromised and we believe that it does not meet the acceptable outcomes as listed in Volume 2 of the WA State Planning Policy 7.3.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 8 August 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10684553).

Development Services responded to the lead petitioner on 28 September 2022 advising that the application would likely be considered at the Planning and Development Committee on 4 October 2022 (Internal Document ID 12939880).

Development Services contacted the lead petitioner and submitters on 17 October 2022 advising of Council's decision at its meeting held 11 October 2022 (Internal Document ID No.12949406).

On 18 October 2022 the City issued the Determination of Application for Planning Approval to the applicant (Internal Document ID 12950296).

This item is now considered closed.

2 August 2022

“We, the undersigned, including the landowners of properties backing on to Boom Lane (between Hector and Cape Street) Tuart Hill, respectfully request that Council upgrade the Boom Lane Way to a safe and presentable environment, due to the following reasons:

1.       Needles and drug use items have been discarded in the lane way.

2.       The lane way is being used as a rubbish dumping ground for unwanted household goods.

3.       Stolen goods have been discarded.

4.       It is obscured from clear view, which gives advantage to illegal activities.

5.       Property owners’ access is limited.

6.       It is holding back new improved constructions.

7.       Looks very untidy and not presentable.

8.       Safety for all concerned especially for our school kids and day care facility.

9.       The church has been robbed more than a few times and unwanted stolen goods have been discarded in the lane way.

10.     Property owners backing the lane way are ready for development.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 28 July 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10673324).

Engineering Services advised the lead petitioner by email on 7 October 2022 that a report on the Request to Upgrade and Extend Boom Lane would be presented to the Community and Resources Committee Meeting held 18 October 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10705172).

At the Council Meeting held 25 October 2022, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 1022/020) to undertake consultation with property owners abutting the Right of Way, to determine the level of support for various options including the full upgrade or closure of the ROW. A further report will be presented to Council advising of the outcome of the consultation.

5 July 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council review options to install a Disc Golf facility within the municipality of Stirling. Disc Golf has become a very popular recreational sport in WA and there are very few courses near the area.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 1 July 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10658809).

Recreation and Leisure Services contacted the lead petitioner on 16 September 2022 requesting further information. A needs assessment will be complete by December 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10705096).

Recreation and Leisure Services contacted the lead petitioner on 16 December 2022 advising that following a review, a project to consider disc golf feasibility and design was submitted for the 2023/2024 budget (Internal Document ID No. 12984100).

Recreation and Leisure Services contacted the lead petitioner on 7 August 2023 advising that the project did not receive allocation on the 2023/2024 budget and that it would be reviewed and re-submitted for the 2024/2025 budget (Internal Document ID No. 13146973).

5 July 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

1. Impose a fair and equitable developer contribution as part of the conditions of any planning approval of DA21/2133 (315-319 Harborne Street, Glendalough) to be put towards:

• The redevelopment of Glendalough Open Space (which space borders one side of the development) to provide improved park and recreation facilities, such as barbeque and eating areas and upgraded park equipment suitable for a range of ages; and
• The provision of pedestrian traffic crossing infrastructure at the Harborne Street / Jon Sanders Drive / Powis Street signalised intersection.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 1 July 2022 (Internal Document ID No.10658814).

Development Services responded to the lead petitioner via email on 22 July 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10664965). The response provided advise on the specific requests and noted that the petition would be included as a submission in the City's Responsible Authority Report.

This petition is now considered closed.

14 June 2022

Petition - Establishment of Traffic Calming Methods on Davenport Street, Burroughs Road and Francis Avenue, Karrinyup - Supported by a 40km Zone

“We the undersigned, respectfully request that the Stirling City Council give full consideration for the installation of pedestrian crosswalks on Davenport Street, Burroughs Road and Francis Avenue, Karrinyup, for the benefit of pedestrians accessing the Karrinyup Shopping Centre. This is to reflect an especial focus on safety for parents with prams, elderly people (especially with mobility aids) and retirement village residents in this vicinity. Along with this, we believe Davenport Street, Burroughs Road and Francis Avenue all need to be 40kph, with flashing lights to indicate this. 40kph flashing signs on all three streets are considered of high priority by the locals.

Additionally, speed humps should be considered to slow down the ‘hoon traffic’, who consider it their right to drag race around the shopping centre on Saturday nights. Such a device would slow them down considerably and encourage them to move elsewhere and thus not disturb the residents each Saturday night.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 3 June 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10654480).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 1 June 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10637993). The response advised that Main Roads WA will not consider any major changes until the development in this area is complete. The City is undertaking further planning to address these issues as part of a long term strategy.

This petition is now considered closed.

24 May 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the City refuse the proposed DA21/2145 for the following reasons:

• The height and scale is not appropriate as it far exceeds the CoS scheme’s 2 and 3 storeys.
• Overlooking/loss of privacy for local residents.
• Negative visual impact and loss of local amenity and Impact for surrounding properties / property value.
• Generation of more pollution, noise and disturbance for the residents in the surrounding streets.
• Visual bulk of the tower and failure to complement the existing streetscape and neighbouring properties.
• How will children and people with disabilities be accommodated.
• What are the security arrangements for unintended users such as the intoxicated or trespassers?
• Increase of litter and anti-social behaviour.
• Lighting of the tower is not indicated, how will that impact the residents living opposite on Burroughs Road?
• Parking is already an issue as is traffic around the centre which is already grid-locked on Burroughs, Davenport and Francis Streets, this viewing tower will add to this impact and would serve no benefit to the community.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 11 April 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10633480).

Development Services responded to the lead petitioner on 1 June 2022 confirming receipt of the petition and advising that the proposal is scheduled to be presented to the Planning and Development Committee meeting on 7 June 2022 and the Council meeting on 14 June 2022 for determination (Internal Document ID No. 12871568).

The proposal for DA21/2145 was approved subject to conditions at the Council meeting held 14 June 2022 (Council Resolution Number 0622/009).

This petition is now considered closed.

24 May 2022

“We, the undersigned, respectfully request and urge the City of Stirling to consider the urgency and act now on a solution, since the disabled access ramp has been removed at Mettams Pool.

The seasonal exposure of jagged rocks makes it far too dangerous and unsafe for us, the community members, especially the elderly, disabled and children, wanting to enter and exit the water to continue enjoying swimming and snorkelling.

We thank you for cooperation and look forward to a speedy resolution.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on19 May 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10633491).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 13 June 2022 advising that the City has sought external funding support through the State's Coastal Adaptation and Protection Program, which is administered by the Department of Transport. The City intends designing and consulting with the community in 2022-2023, with a new water access ramp proposed for implementation in 2023-2024 (Internal Document ID No. 10643917).

This petition is now considered closed.

10 May 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

1. Provide sitting benches on land to the east side of the jetty.
2. Improve drainage from shower / water facilities leading to the jetty.
3. Correct the poor surface of the turnaround area to the east of the jetty.
4. Reinstate the stairs to the lower level (these were blocked off when the change rooms were demolished)"

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 15 February 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10629428).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 17 June 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 12881180). The response advised that sitting benches and drainage improvements could be considered and funded from by 2022/2023 annual budget. The surface of the turnaround area to the east of the jetty is considered sufficient for current requirements, but investigation of further enhancements to the area may be possible. the cost to re-establish the stairs from the carpark to the lower level would be prohibitively high at this stage and the alternative access via the ramp to the south of the jetty is considered sufficient.

This petition is now considered closed.

10 May 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council refuse this development as those undersigned object for the following reasons:

1. Amenity and safety for ratepayers and residents who live in close proximity to the site is being compromised, as Liege Street is the only access road to Talbot Road and pedestrians travel way for those 500 plus residents who live in the retirement village and adjoining units.
2. Setbacks, access, egress, visual amenity, privacy, streetscape, pedestrian and car safety and significant noise issues are already an issue at this location and on a Tjunction would be more dangerous than what the locals experience now, especially seniors.
3. Good planning and the amenity of the existing area is being compromised as it doesn’t meet the acceptable outcomes as listed in Volume 2 of State Planning Policy 7.3.
4. Site coverage and building height – large plot ratio is too big for the site, large scale building of nearly 400m² is not appropriate or inline with the streetscape and the character of the area, and both the Stirling City Centre Project and Design WA Planning Scheme.
5. Overshadowing to adjacent existing residents which would affect solar panels and the health and wellbeing of users and the community in general, especially in Willow Road.
6. Traffic – Pearson Street, Liege Street and Scarborough Beach Road are already congested, and a main distributor road for local schools, busses, trucks and those cars travelling from the freeway to Subiaco etc. and is already dangerous with lots of accidents.
7. Parking and parking bays – with 25 car parking bays proposed onsite of which 21 are for staff and no visitor bays which would predominately be utilised at the same time, causing more congestion on the road and local street parking which is a current issue with the units.
8. Cumulative impacts arising from the physical design, car parking, traffic and noise together are such that the proposed development is not suited to what might reasonably be able to be accommodated and is therefore incompatible with its context, as per WASAT 63 and there is already a Childcare centre up the street and several within a one kilometre radius."

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 6 May 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10623011).

Development Services responded to the lead petitioner on 1 June 2022 confirming receipt of the petition and advising that the proposal is scheduled to be presented to Council on 5 July 2022 for consideration of the Responsible Authority Report (Internal Document ID No. 12871457).

The Responsible Authority Report was considered and the application approved by the Metro Inner-North Joint Development Assessment Panel at its meeting held 18 July 2022.

This petition is now considered closed.

5 April 2022

“We, the undersigned, oppose the closure of the Green Street median at Tyler Street and Merredin Street. We request that Council considers the following issues with this proposed change:

1. Speed contributes to the frequency & severity of accidents at this location and without crossing traffic, vehicle speed may increase.
2. Local traffic will be forced to use the Stoneham and Green Street intersection to turn right onto Green Street. This is another black spot with poor visibility.
3. Eanun Lane will be used by people who want to turn onto Green Street.
4. Joondanna residents will create additional traffic throughout Mount Hawthorn including Matlock, Bondi and Blackford.
5. Vehicles drive around the Waterloo Street median closure in an unsafe & illegal way.
6. To access the Freeway residents will need to use Main street intersections that are also black spots.
7. The redevelopment of the intersection of Green Street & Scarborough Beach Road needs to be completed first. This proposed change inhibits access, forces traffic to use poor alternative routes & intersections, and doesn’t slow Green St traffic.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 11 February 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10567268).

A response was provided to the lead petitioner via email on 8 April 2022 advising that the City of Vincent had withdrawn the proposal (Internal Document No. 10623921). Residents who responded to the Community Consultation have been informed of this by the City of Stirling.

This petition is now considered closed.

5 April 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

Oppose the development of a childcare centre on the corner of Greenacre and Pimlott Street, Dianella DA21/1245.

Reasons the residents oppose this development include:

• In the residents’ opinion, the amendments are limited (reducing the capacity from 56 to 50 children).
• The proposal states that the two storey building is in keeping with local homes, which is not the case as there are no two storey dwellings surrounding the centre. The two storey structure that is next door to the boundary of the proposed site is currently derelict and being demolished, a single-story dwelling will be built there.
• The building is too large for the small-scale block. The City of Stirling's Local Planning Policy 6.4 Childcare Premises: 6.2.1 states ‘To prevent conflicts with residential amenity, traffic and parking access, Child Care Premises shall not be located in the following locations / type of sites: Sites under 1,000m2 .’ This corner block is 850m2.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 21 March 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10611789).

The lead petitioner was contacted via email on 27 April 2022 and advised that the application had been determined by the JDAP at its meeting held 20 April 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10616805).

This petition is now considered closed.

22 March 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council:

Remove the Dianella Industrial Area and replace it with appropriate residential dwellings. The residents of the neighbourhood are against the fundamental of this industrial area. We see it as a health, environmental and life quality hazard.

In the interim, we are asking for immediate and prompt action about its appearance. The streets are dirty with rubbish and rubble that has been thrown out. Weeds are all over the place, fences are broken etc. Next to the church, there is vacant land full or rubbish and the fence is broken. On the opposite side of the road there is a business that deals with car bodies and parts. A partition needs to be installed to hide this unpleasant look, especially in front of a place of worship. Some of the building is left with exposed-face brick, this also creates a feeling of neglect. There are no verge gardens, or trees whatsoever. We are asking for native low maintenance plants to be planted at designated appropriate areas. We are taxpayers and we expect much better care for our neighbourhood.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 17 March 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10598796).

The City Future Business Unit sent the lead petitioner an email on 14 April 2022 advising that the area was rezoned in 2021 to allow it to transition over time to residential uses and business/shop uses in certain locations (Internal Document ID No. 10612754).  The Local Development Plan can be viewed on the City's website.

An Environmental Health Officer will inspect the area for any illegal dumping on public land. Any items dumped on public land will be removed by the City.

The City Future Business Unit sent an email to the lead petitioner on 13 May 2022 detailing the actions taken by the City and providing further information addressing the matters raised in his petition (Internal Document ID No. 10626890).

This petition is now considered closed.

22 March 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council:

Complete a makeover, renovation and upgrade of the local street playground and park. Our kids are attempting to use the play area during the daytime - after school during the week and all day during the weekend. We are asking for natural play space equipment to be installed. Please see example - https://www.natureplaysolutions.com.au/gallery-pos.

Also, please significantly upgrade the existing landscape to include more native plants and native trees. Please add more sitting areas for adults and kids, such as benched and picnic tables. Very importantly, we are asking for a shade sail to be constructed to provide a safe play area for kids. The playground and the local park are significant social and recreational aspects of our neighbourhood. We expect a much better setup to be constructed. Thank you.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 17 March 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10598796).

Parks and Sustainability responded to the lead petitioner on 20 April 2022 advising that the park upgrade request will be investigated during the 2022/2023 financial year and be listed for budget consideration for subsequent financial years. Further updates will be provided to the lead petitioner on the progress of the park upgrade investigations (Internal Document ID No. 12872979).

Parks and Environment responded to the lead petitioner on 18 July 2023 providing the results of the public consultation on the proposed landscape upgrade to Cleveland Valerie Reserve. It was advised that results of the public consultation in association with Citywide strategies, facility provision, financial considerations and maintenance capabilities to help finalise the landscape plan (Internal Document ID No. 10929661).

A further email was sent to the lead petitioner on 28 August 2023 advising that the works will be undertaken in the new calendar year (Internal Document ID No. 10929660).

This petition is now considered closed.

22 March 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council:

Construct a street footpath along Valerie Street, Dianella as the current situation is a safety hazard for pedestrians and especially for our kids, running, biking and playing outside. Fast cars drive along the street, nearly colliding with kids riding bicycles. Please act as soon as possible.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 17 March 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10598796).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner via email on 14 April 2022 advising that a footpath on Valerie Street is listed on the City's Forward Plans and is currently scheduled for construction during the 2023/2024 financial year (Internal Document ID No. 10612548). 

This petition is now considered closed.

22 March 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council close the Right of Way between Dundas Road (49-75) and Normanby Road (45-69), Inglewood.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 16 March 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10598786).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 1 April 2022 advising that the City had previously undertaken consultation with abutting residents to determine the views of the community. As a number of property owners objected to the closure, the City was unable to progress towards a formal application to close the ROW (Internal Document ID No. 10603949). 

On 8 November 2022, the City received a secondary petition to this, containing an additional seven verified signatures, as follows:

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council close the Right of Way (ROW) between Normanby and Dundas Roads.

The laneway is a public danger with extensive history of problems, including crime, arson, pests, voyeurism and property destruction.

The laneway is uncared for and vehicle movement damages fencing, causing fences to fall down and crack all the way along the ROW.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 9 November 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10722962).

Property and Commercial Services contacted the lead petitioners advising that on 15 November 2022 Council resolved to advertise a proposal to close Right of Way (ROW) 28079. Letters were sent to adjoining landowners with a questionnaire to determine the level of support and interest in purchasing a part of the ROW should the closure proceed. The advertisement period closes on 24 February 2023, after which the City will consider responses and submit a report to Council with a recommendation on whether to proceed with the closure of the ROW (Internal Document Number 10760721).

Further updates will be provided as they are available.

Property and Commercial Services contacted the lead petitioners advising that the City had received sufficient support to permit the closure of the ROW. A formal notice has been sent to the owner of the ROW, adjoining landowners and utilities providers, providing a period during which submissions can be made to the City regarding the proposed closure of the ROW. Submissions close on 3 May, after which a report will be prepared and submitted to Council with a recommendation on whether to proceed with the closure of the ROW (Internal Document ID No. 10795924).

Property and Commercial Services contacted the lead petitioners on 2 June 2023 advising that Council had resolved to close the ROW as requested by the petition.

This petition is now considered closed.

1 March 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council removes the speed cushion outside 119b North Beach Drive, Osborne Park due to the noise this creates when vehicles such as trucks and trailers go over the cushion to Waldecks early in the morning, which disturbs my sleep. This section of North Beach Drive does not need a speed cushion as traffic has to slow down to go around the bend, or turn onto Morley Drive, so the speed of traffic is naturally reduced.

Please remove the cushion as it is dangerous to pull into and reverse out of the drive with two cars. We have to be mindful of many other obstacles when entering and reversing out of our drive, including:

• Pedestrians walking on the path;
• A separate designated bike path;
• Slowing traffic both ways as they slow to go over the cushion;
• An island with a huge bottlebrush on the median strip which blocks vision;
• A tall kerb around the cushion which makes turning into and reversing into the drive difficult; and
• A power pole in the middle of our drive.

The cushion makes accessing my drive difficult and dangerous. The previous owner was elderly and slept in the back room, so she didn’t hear the noise caused by the traffic driving over the cushion.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 23 February 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10579825).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 11 May 2022 advising that the speed cushions have shown to have a significant positive impact in reducing vehicle speeds and reducing the risk of crashes. Accordingly, the City does not support the removal of the speed cushion from this location (Internal Document ID no. 12858210).

This petition is now considered closed.

1 March 2022

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council please remove the cushion outside of the house as it is dangerous to access the driveway with two cars. There are many obstacles when entering and reversing out of the drive, including pedestrians, a designated bike lane, speed cushion and concrete kerb, an island with a tree on the medium strip directly in front of drive, and a power pole in the middle of the driveway. The noise caused as cars slow to go over the cushion is loud, especially trucks and trailers which seem to be many due to Waldecks. Also noise of cars doing burnouts on cushion.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 21 February 2022 (Internal Document ID No. 10572741).

Engineering Services responded to the lead petitioner on 11 May 2022 advising that the speed cushions have shown to have a significant positive impact in reducing vehicle speeds and reducing the risk of crashes. Accordingly, the City does not support the removal of the speed cushion from this location (Internal Document ID no. 12858210).

This petition is now considered closed.

7 December 2021

"We the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

Defer the construction of the proposed footpath in Carnarvon Crescent, Coolbinia from Bradford Street to Elma Street until the following information has been provided to residents of that section of Carnarvon Crescent and received their feedback.

The drawing of routes that have been considered, showing:-
1. The number of parks included in each route;
2. The number of driveway crossovers affected by each route; and
3. The estimate of the cost of each of the routes.

The residents of this garden suburb have not received any information about the proposed footpath”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 1 December 2021 (Internal Document ID No. 10507893).

A letter of response by the Engineering Service Business Unit addressing the petition request was sent to the lead petitioner on 20 December 2021, and copied to the Mayor and Ward Councillors (Internal Document ID No. 12754103).

This petition is now considered closed.

7 December 2021

"We the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

Take immediate action to address inadequacies in the performance, maintenance and cleaning of the two freestanding stainless steel universal access public toilet modules located on Yokine Reserve between the Playspace and Coolbinia No.2 Oval clubrooms; and

Budget to replace the existing toilet modules with a purpose built toilet facility connected to deep sewerage and comparable in standard to that provided at Charles Riley Memorial Reserve."

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 9 December 2021 (Internal Document ID No. 10516665).

All maintenance and cleaning issues raised in the petition have been dealt with by the relevant business unit. Consideration of need for replacement toilets is in progress. Lead petitioner will be notified once everything has been finalised.

Facilities, Projects and Assets responded to the lead petitioner on 24 February 2022 addressing the concerns raised in the petition (Internal Document ID No. 12804799).

The petition is now considered closed.

7 December 2021

"We the undersigned, object to the proposed Churchlands Green traffic management recommendation from the CRC committee on the 23 November 2021 and respectively request that the Council vote No to ESI recommendation and instead support Option 4 due to the following reasons:

1. The City of Stirling Traffic Warrants Policy was not adhered to in the report.
2. It is not Industry Best Practice to only consider road closures to address traffic issues, parking and congestion.
3. City of Stirling modelling and their results of closure trials, in Churchlands Green, show they have created an increase in traffic on Valencia Avenue and several other local roads, such as Lucca, Hale and Tuscany etc.
4. Valencia Avenue residents were not consulted about the knock-on effect of the closure in Churchlands Green and are the most impacted, as this has resulted in an increase of 100% exceedance of allowed traffic volumes per day (VPD) on this road.
5. Churchlands Estate, Otram Way and other local residents were not consulted about the Officers comments on the road closure in Churchlands Green as this has increased traffic on Lucca Street contributing to existing traffic and safety with student parking.
6. The overall City of Stirling's traffic assessments of each of the options impact on the whole Churchlands suburb and the impact of their decision of this closure has not been conveyed or rationalised to the greater Churchlands Community.
7. Establishment of a road between Pearson Street and Empire Avenue and its potential of reducing traffic through Churchlands Green, and "rat running" throughout Churchlands, has not been provided as an option by the City staff to the community.
8. The increase in traffic throughout Churchlands is due to many factors such as the expansion of both Newman College and Hale School; the increase in the number of students attending Churchlands High School, especially student drivers; the opening of Bob Hawke School to address the local school numbers; the move of the International School of WA from City Beach to Doubleview.
9. The lack of advertising and effective communication by the city to members of the public that are not on the internet and not residing in Churchlands Green and are being impacted by increased traffic flow by the road closure in Churchlands Green.
10. The potential knock-on effect on the residents in Otram Way and Lucca Street etc. has not been reported or conveyed to residents, especially as they have had increase in traffic, student parking and also rat running from the road closures at Churchlands Green.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 9 December 2021 (Internal Document ID No. 10516421).

This matter was considered by Council at the Council Meeting held 7 December 2021. Council resolved to approve the implementation of the permanent closure of the right turn pocket from Pearson Street into Alumni Terrace, Churchlands, as per Option 1. 

This petition is now considered closed

16 November 2021

Request that Council Reconsider the recommendation for the Churchlands Estate Student Parking

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

Reconsider the recommendation, as proposed by Councillor Re, for approximately one year trial of timed parking restrictions throughout the Estate, for the following reasons and with the following amendments:-

Amendment – The time restriction amended to 8.00am to 10.30am only and exclude ‘residents excepted’.

Justification:-

1. The recommendations implemented by Council last May did nothing to improve Estate all-day parking.
2. The current recommendations will only exacerbate the congestion in the remainder of the Estate.
3. The cul-de-sacs should not be viewed as suitable all-day parking lots due to the danger for residents.
4. By simply allowing students to use their cars where they did not previously, the City is not promoting emission reduction in accordance with their own policies.
5. The congestion caused by these students prevents tradesmen with trailers from parking anywhere near the ratepayer’s residences without totally blocking the street.
6. Implementing the requested time restrictions will result in almost all the issues in the Estate being resolved.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 18 November 2021 (Internal Document ID No. 12725636​).

This matter was considered by Council at the Council Meeting held 16 November 2021. Council resolved to apply additional parking restrictions along Churchlands Avenue and increase the number of bays available to P-Plated vehicles on Memory Place.

This petition is now considered closed.

12 October 2021

Request that Council Object to any amendment to DA17/2435 and 4 Trevithic Close, Stirling

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council object to any amendment to DA17/2435 and House Number 4 Trevithick Close, Stirling for the following reasons:-

1. Reject a proposed amendment to the approved DA17/2435 which allows access to the development via Trevithick Close.  No access via Trevithick was explicitly outlined in the planning documents and a condition to the approval of this development.
2. Create a permanent barrier between the station precinct development blocks and the family friendly R20 zone prior to the start of any construction with a minimum 1.8m high limestone wall.  Trevithick Close should not have to suffer the repercussions of these developments bordering our single-family homes.  This includes noise, crime, traffic and parking issues.
3. Not to approve an extension of the development approval.  The approval has not only expired a year ago but the property has been sold to a new developer who appears to have no knowledge of the history, conditions of approval and agreements made.
4. Development is not in accordance with the City of Stirling City Centre Plan.  This proposal was never aligned with the immensity of this R20 area, as the approved station precinct describes a stepping down on building heights south as they near the R20 zoned residences (Part 3.2.1).  A four storey, 21 unit development looming over single family homes was not the intent of the station district scheme and compromises privacy, homes shadowing and solar hot water systems.
5. Special provisions should be implemented to ensure the amenity of the area is not lost or has a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality as per Part 3.2.3 – ‘The City may impose such conditions of development approval as are appropriate and relevant to development of these lots to minimise the impact of development of the locality.’”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 28 September 2021 (Internal Document ID No. 10476686​).

The Development Services Business Unit sent an email to the lead petitioner on 21 October 2021 (Internal Document ID No. 10480943).

The City arranged an on-site meeting with concerned residents on 25 October 2021 to discuss the current development approval and issues raised in the petition.

This petition is now considered closed.

12 October 2021

Request Legal Opinion of Grounds for Judicial Review of Karrinyup West JDAP Approval

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council obtain a professional legal opinion on the recent JDAP decision to approve the development at Lots 7 and 12 (House Number 190 and 200) Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup Item 8.1a of MINJDAP/108 to investigate if there are grounds for a judicial review. Residents hold concern that the three permanent DAP members acted without authority when imposing building heights and plot ratios outside of those prescribed by the Local Planning Scheme and State Planning Policy 7.3 and Local Planning Policy 5.7, and that in such case the decision of the Panel should be struck out. We further request that the contents of advice received should be made public.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 28 September 2021 (Internal Document ID No. 12700833​).

A letter was sent to the lead petitioner by the Director Planning and Development on 8 December 2021 advising that based on legal advice obtained, the City would not be taking further action to pursue a Judicial Review against the JDAP decision. As the legal opinion is confidential and privileged advice, the contents of this will not be made publicly available (Internal Document ID 10516768).

This petition is now considered closed.

12 October 2021

Request to Appeal Wembley Downs Child Care Development JDAP Decision

"We respectfully request that CoS and The CoS Council appeal the JDAP decision of 17 September 2021 to the State Administration Tribunal (SAT) before the deadline close of 14/10. Note this is a request that the Council appeal this matter to the SAT as per entitlement. This request is further to advice obtained from the SAT and in addition to legal advice. This is not an enquiry about third party appeal rights.

The JDAP was not provided with accurate facts and therefore could not make an accurate decision at law.

The Council has an obligation to represent its ratepayers and support their well-founded views over and above a developer/owner who not only can be said to have not done necessary due diligence, will have minimal attendance at the site. The owner's only real contact will be to take funds away from the community.

Legislation and Policy failings:-

Pursuant to Clause 68(2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 ("The Regulations"), the application for a Child Care Premises at 159 Hale Road and 24 Unwin Avenue be Appealed to the SAT for the following reasons:-

1. The residents object to the development and want the ruling by the JDAP overturned
2. The application does not satisfy Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67(f) (n) (t) and (y) of The Regulations as the development will have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality;
3. The development does not meet aim 1.6 (a) of the City's Local Planning Scheme No.3 as the proposal is for commercial use within a residential area; and
4. The development does not meet Clause 4.2.12(a) objective of the residential zone as the proposal is for a commercial use within a residential zone.
5. The requirements of WAPC Planning Bulletin 72/2009 were not followed
6. The development is not consistent with CoS's existing Local Planning Policy 6.4 Child Care Premises as pointed out in various deputations made to the JDAP.
7. CoS did not take into account its' own policy on this matter even though this existing policy was thought to be insufficient by CoS itself. For example, a review of the City's policy with respect to child day care centres on the City's Local Planning Policy 6.4 was requested to be commenced by Coordinator Planning Approvals in June/July 2020. No apparent action has been taken in this regard.
8. The JDAP decision is inconsistent with other JDAP decisions including that of the Keiki Early Learning Centre decision on the corner of Mullaloo Drive and Stanford Road as pointed out by Hale's solicitor at our JDAP on 17 September.
9. Real and serious concerns existing in relation to the CoS's competency in relation to successfully interpreting black-and-white legislative and policy documents in relation to developments being advertised for comments and consultation. Reference is made to CoS forming value judgments where no such provision for such judgment exists.
10. There were no independent nor cross-jurisdictional (eg Road Safety Commission) traffic, noise or amenity assessments to genuinely and accurately explore facts raised by ratepayers undertaken which is contrary to the requirements of the regulations. The City did not seek appropriate independent advice and professional opinions even when the community pointed out that there was a lack of factual and a realistic basis for the opinions expressed in the RAR for which the community at large holds independent evidence.

Facts which the community also wish to draw to your urgent attention:-

• The community will not settle that this matter can be resolved by way of an independent review later down the track. The community calls for an appeal to the SAT on this matter now.
• The community holds Australian Bureau of Statistics and other market evidence that there is absolutely no strong and pressing need for any day care centre on this site, including a double storey day care centre of this scale, bulk, and degree which would result in a significant oversupply of childcare centres in the area.
• Many key and pivotal facts provided by community were omitted from the RAR. While this was denied at various Council meetings it cannot be refuted as the community holds evidence of this. The RAR omits complex issues of amenity, safety and feasibility. It is difficult to not to objectively hold that the RAR is fraudulent and fraudulent by omission and thus the Council and CoS are not serving the ratepayers for which they are employed.
• The community has noted that this application has been dealt with differently and in discriminatory manner compared to other applications for childcare centres within CoS.
• There are also significant and concerning reasons to believe that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to run such a day care centre even if one was built.
• Directly impacted immediate residents (who are ratepayers that interests must be represented by the Council) have objected to the overwhelming unacceptable impacts on amenity this proposal will cause to their property including but not limited to noise, traffic, overshadowing, parking, loss of privacy. Councillors would not find the impost of a childcare centre acceptable to their own home. Nor should ratepayers be afflicted with CoS and Council apparent bias and negligence. As noted from various comments from various members of your planning staff, childcare centres do not belong in residential areas. Do unto others as you would to yourselves. These direct residents reserve their rights to be compensated by the City of Stirling in this regard and are well supported by their community.
• The site comprises two blind corners when travelling north or west past the site and a truck route that is also the cress of a large hill. Yet there is no mention of this in the Council’s submission to JDAP. This is negligence when viewing the case of Sophie Delezio.
• At the JDAP it was very noticeable none of the CoS officers had any real knowledge of the site and it was clearly not demonstrated that they had visited the site at all.
• The site corner has long posed considerable existing parking problems for residents. The community holds evidence of taking this to CoS on many occasions without any resolve. CoS has been unable to resolve these parking issues which pose significant potential crash danger. By not appealing this matter CoS and The Council would exacerbate significantly parking problems it has been unable to solve and pose significant risk to the community at large. It is noted if the Council and CoS do nothing about appealing this matter to the SAT as requested CoS takes on all associated liability for which they cannot limit.
• The community was informed this matter would be taken to a Planning Committee meeting but then this did not occur.
• In the Council meeting of 14/9 Public Question Time was taken for around 1.5 hours and ratepayers were told a decision would be made that night, further to the various written undertakings made by CoS to ratepayers that a decision would be made. Then Mayor Mark Irwin, made a presiding statement on the item and put forward a motion that the Council could not vote. Although all other agenda items were actioned that evening. Therefore the Council did not do their job and review the lack of accuracy in the RAR and make a decision on the matter before referring the issue to the JDAP as ratepayers could reasonably expect. The ratepayers have an expectation the Council will accountably note all relevant shortcomings in this document and take appropriate appeal action to the SAT to avoid what is difficult to see as anything other than a development that is fraught with legal issues for CoS and the Council.
• The Council did not take into account 476 verified paper petitions, 149 CoS ePetitions, 166 Change.Org petitions, 103 unverified paper petitions, Hale School's opposition to the proposal. Despite only four letters being provided to four ratepayers (including Hale) and no advertising by way of signage.
• The community has been unable to fathom lack of transparency, accountability and unjustified hostility from the Council towards the community at large in relation to the day care centre. Councillors have failed ratepayers in their duty to represent us.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 12 October 2021 (Internal Document No. 12698983).

Development Services sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 22 October 2021 outlining that a person/organisation who was not a party to the application cannot lodge an appeal to the SAT, as there are no third party appeal rights in Western Australia.  As the City was not a party to the development application (i.e. not the applicant or the decision-maker) the City is unable to lodge an appeal to SAT for review of the determination (Internal Document No.12705479).

This petition is now considered closed.

28 September 2021, 12 October 2021 and 15 February 2022

Retention of the Name City of Stirling

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

The City of Stirling Council formally pass a motion that the City of Stirling confirms that the name of City of Stirling shall remain for perpetuity for the following reasons:-

• The cultural significance aligned to the people who have lived and have called City of Stirling and the suburb of Stirling and their stress address Stirling their home and place.
• The huge financial interest that will be placed upon the ratepayers and residents of the City of Stirling if the name Stirling was changed on all crests, buildings, roads facilities etc.
• The name of Stirling is associated with different number of innocent people and places etc today and in the past, who have contributed to the history of Australia and in the world and these people should be respected and their history and values not lost or compromised.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 30 September 2021 (internal Document ID 12690798​), and sent subsequent acknowledgement letters following tabling of the subsequent petitions on 14 October 2021 (internal Document ID 10476433) and 25 February 2022 (Internal Document ID 10578602).

The Director Community Development also sent the lead petitioner a letter on 15 October 2021 (internal Document ID 12700567).

At its meeting held 8 June 2021, Council considered the motions from the recent Electors General Meeting including the motion “that the City of Stirling be renamed to reflect the longstanding and relevant history of this land in such a way that is inclusive and in recognition of the Nyoongar community.”

Council resolved as follows:-

“That Council REAFFIRMS its commitment to the actions and deliverables within the recently adopted Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (July 2021 – June 2023).”

Given that Council made the decision to not pursue renaming within the last six months it is not considered necessary for them to again consider this matter.

In addition, while Council has an obligation to make decisions on behalf of the local government and plan for the future of the district it does not have the ability to make decisions in ‘perpetuity’ as requested within the petition. The democratic process means that Council at any time can make a majority decision regarding a legislative or executive function of local government.

This petition is now considered closed.

14 September 2021

Churchlands Green Traffic Management System

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council return the traffic management system to the original plan for the following reasons:-

• The trials have been initiated by a small number of residents who do not represent the views of all.
• The trials have been expensive, gone on for several months post the agreed time frames, and have simply moved traffic from one area to another.
• Created safety issues especially around Churchlands Primary School (Corner of Pearson Street and Cromarty Road) which may make the City liable at this intersection should you choose to permanently divert traffic to this location.
• The closures impact emergency vehicle access.

• Many residents have not been consulted and would like to be prior to making any permanent changes."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 16 September 2021 (internal Document Set ID 10457458​).

The petition was considered as part of a report presented to Council on 28 September 2021. Council resolved to undertake a final round of consultation with the community, and a follow up report that details the outcome of the consultation will be presented to Council at the Community & Resources Committee Meeting to be held 9 November 2021.

A final decision regarding the proposed trial closure of turning movements at key intersections will be considered by Council at the Council Meeting to be held 7 December 2021.

This petition is now considered closed.

14 September 2021

Request to Refuse DA21/0729 - Child Care Premises at 159 Hale Road and 24 Unwin Road, Wembley Downs

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council refuse the development for the following reasons:-

• The consultation period was very short and most were not informed. Under the Local Planning Schemes Regulations 2015, in determining planning applications, Local Governments must consider community views.
• Setbacks, access, egress, visual amenity, privacy, streetscape, pedestrian, car safety, and other significant noise issues are already compromised.
• The corners of Hale Road and Unwin Avenue are dangerous and congested due to double parking, school drop offs, pickups and lack of parking. This leads to many people parking on the road including large noisy service trucks at all hours.
• Overshadowing to closest residents affecting solar panels and lifestyle.
• Plot ratio of a large building being approximately 400m² too big.
• The residential area streetscape, character and Design WA Planning Scheme outcomes have not been met (State planning policy 7.3 Vol 2).
• Traffic on Hale Road is a main distributor road for six schools and is a truck route, and is already dangerous and congested.
• There are many accidents and a blind corner at the corner of Unwin & Hale Rd.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 8 September 2021 (internal Document Set ID 10457242​).

The Development Services Business Unit sent the lead petitioner an email outlining the Application Process and the Role of Council on 2 September 2021 (internal Document Set ID 10338592).

The application was approved by the Metro Inner-North Joint Development Assessment Panel on 17 September 2021.

This petition is now considered closed.

14 September

Request to Refuse DA21/0729 - Child Care Premises at 159 Hale Road and 24 Unwin Road, Wembley Downs

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully that the Council refuse the development for the following reasons:-

1.Consultations with ratepayers and residents who live in close proximity to the site were not informed and the consultation period was very short.  Under the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations, the views of the community are one of the considerations by the local government in the determination of planning applications.

2.Setbacks, access, egress, visual amenity, privacy, streetscape, pedestrian and car safety, and significant noise issues are already being compromised at that location. Daily long operating hours and being open 7 days a week, noise and insufficient navigation of noisy service vehicles

3.Does not meet the acceptable outcomes as listed in Volume 2 of the State Planning Policy 7.3 with regard to many issues that affect good planning and the amenity of the existing area.

4.Site coverage and building height - large plot ratio is too big for the site, large scale building of nearly 400m² is not appropriate or in line with the streetscape of a residential area and the character of the area, and the Design WA Planning Scheme.

5.Overshadowing to adjacent existing residents which would affect solar panels and the health and wellbeing of users and the community in general.

6.Traffic - Hale Road is already congested, a main distributor road for six local schools and a truck route; is already dangerous with lots of accidents, the corner of Unwin and Hale Road has a blind corner that is a double parking school drop-off and pick-up zone currently.

7.Parking and parking bays - with 27 car parking bays proposed onsite of which 12 would be visitor bays that would predominately utilised at the same time, causing more congestion on the road and more street parking on the local side streets which is also a safety issue, and there is insufficient parking now for school users.

8.Cumulative impacts arising from the physical design, car parking, traffic and noise together are such that the proposed development is ill-suited to what might reasonably be able to be accommodated and is therefore incompatible with its context, as per WASAT 63.

This will result in exacerbating issues as well as creating new issues within this residential area. Residents in this residential area will have these unwelcome issues thrust onto them.  Does the City of Stirling expect us to take on their responsibility of accommodating setbacks, access, egress, visual amenity, privacy, streetscape, pedestrian, resident and car safety and significant noise?”

Due to the similar nature of three hard copy petitions received, Governance have combined the petitions to create one total. The first petition was tabled at the 17 August 2021 Council meeting and contained 26 verified signatures. The second was tabled at the 31 August 2021 Councill meeting and contained 73 verified signatures. The third was tabled at the 14 September 2021 Council meeting and contained 38 verified signatures.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on the 20 August 2021, 2 September 2021 and 16 September 2021 (internal Document Set ID 10223323,12453201 and10457839​).

The Development Services Business Unit sent the lead petitioner an email outlining the Application Process and the Role of Council on 2 September 2021 (internal Document Set ID 10338592).

The application was approved by the Metro Inner-North Joint Development Assessment Panel on 17 September 2021.

This petition is now considered closed.

8 June 2021

Retention of the Name 'City of Stirling'

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:- Retains the name of the “City of Stirling” and request that it is not altered or changed in any way, including hyphenation and/or abbreviations. This is in direct response to the Electors’ General Meeting of 17 May 2021 in which a motion was passed that the City be renamed. We recognise that historical figures throughout Australia’s foundational years, such as Governor James Stirling, were integral to the successes that we are all fortunate enough to enjoy today. The name “City of Stirling” was chosen because of what he built and achieved. If we judge these historical figures by the standards of today and continue down a path of deleting names and changing dates, we erase and rewrite history, losing vital lessons that would otherwise be handed down to each generation. Erasure of a name does not equate to a better understanding, it only hinders it. A name change is nothing but a symbol which would come at a huge financial cost to the electors of the City, including those who are Aboriginal Australian, with no quantifiable results and believe the finances and resources involved could be better spent elsewhere.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 11 June 2021 (internal Document Set ID 10175157).

The Community Development Business Unit sent the lead Petitioner an email on 14 June 2021 (internal ECM Document Number 12392009).

At its meeting held 8 June 2021, Council considered the motions from the recent Electors General Meeting including the motion “that the City of Stirling be renamed to reflect the longstanding and relevant history of this land in such a way that is inclusive and in recognition of the Nyoongar community.”

Council resolved as follows:-

“That Council REAFFIRMS its commitment to the actions and deliverables within the recently adopted Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (July 2021 – June 2023).”

The City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (July 2021 – June 2023) includes 19 actions and 105 deliverables across 5 key focus areas. While there are a number of actions and deliverables focussed on demonstrating respect to Aboriginal people through public displays of recognition to the Traditional Owners, none of these actions or deliverables include renaming the City of Stirling. On that basis, by reaffirming its commitment to the recently adopted Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Council has now resolved to retain the City of Stirling name

This petition is now considered closed.

11 May 2021

Encouragement to Help Reduce Waste

“Residents receive their Council rates on a yearly basis. One service that their rates pay for is waste removal or collecting of bins. Some countries around the world have opted to penalise residents by making them pay increased fees for things such as Council endorsed bin bags. If residents were to work on reducing their waste, then surely there would eventually be a reduced need for rubbish collection. I feel that a program which encourages residents to work on reducing their waste and reduce the amount of times they put their bins out could equate to paying slightly lower Council rates for rubbish collection. This could be achieved by bins having barcodes on them that correspond to their address. These codes could be scanned by the rubbish trucks. Overall, it would hopefully lead to reduced landfill; reduced CO2 from rubbish trucks; and slightly less costs for residents. I feel it could be a small win for everyone.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 5 May 2021 (internal Document Set ID 10150410).

The Waste and Fleet Business Unit sent the lead Petitioner an email on 31 May 2021 (internal ECM Document Number 12382662) advising that the implementation of a system similar to a ‘user pays’ system is costly and timely to implement, and is not something that the City is contemplating at this time. Jurisdictions which have implemented similar systems are not noting any discernible decreases in bin presentations or costs; although whilst some costs would decrease, other costs, such as those to manage illegal dumping, would increase.

Waste volumes across domestic collections is remaining fairly stable year on year, even though the City is growing. This demonstrates a downward trend in ‘per capita’ waste generation, in line with supporting the outcomes that this petition seeks to address.

The WA State Government’s ‘Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030’ (Waste Strategy) includes an overarching goal and target to reduce waste generated per capita by 10% by 2025, and 20% by 2030. It is expected that the State Government will be supporting the community with education and communications to support a ‘reduce’ mentality. The Waste Strategy can be viewed here.

This petition is now considered closed.

30 March 2021

Expand Morning and Afternoon Parking Restrictions to the Whole of Churchlands Estate

“We, the undersigned electors of Churchlands Avenue, Park View Green, The Grove and Hibiscus Court in the suburb of Churchlands WA 6018, request that you expand the morning and afternoon parking restrictions to the whole of Churchlands Estate to prevent:-

1.    Serious injury or death of students crossing Churchlands Avenue to access the bus on Pearson Street;

2.    Inexperienced P-Plate drivers causing a danger to other drivers, students and pedestrians while driving at high speed;

3.    Damage to residents’ verge sprinklers, lawns and Council curbing;

4.    Abusive and rude behaviour to the residents in this area;

5.    The wrath of City of Stirling Council rubbish truck drivers who have difficulty manoeuvring or entering the streets;

6.    The inability to manoeuvre in and out of our driveways with cars parking opposite on the narrow roads;

7.    The inability of tradespeople to gain access to our homes to carry out their work;

8.    The inability of emergency vehicles including ambulance, police and fire service vehicles to access emergencies;

9.    The danger of leaving and entering streets where parked cars reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic;

10.  The danger of leaving and entering streets when parked cars reduce the narrow street to one lane, forcing drivers to drive on the wrong side of the road toward blind corners;

11.  The danger to pedestrians pushing prams and strollers and walking with small children and pets alongside the long row of parked cars;

12.  Long term parking on very narrow streets that were originally deemed too narrow to have long term parking; and

13.  Wasting the valuable time of residents who have been corresponding with Stirling City Council for the past 10 years to no avail regarding this matter."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 24 March 2021 (internal Document Set ID 12240243).

A report was presented to the Council Meeting of 27 April 2021 regarding this petition, and Council resolved as follows:-

"1. That the City INSTALLS ‘No Parking’ signs to the 52 bays along the southern side of Memory Place, applicable from 8.00am to 10.00am, with an exception provided to P-Plated vehicles.

2. That the City WRITES to the Department of Education and Churchlands Senior High School to discuss the implementation of the proposed solution, including an effective communication strategy by the school to all affected parties.

3. That a report be PRESENTED to the Community and Resources Committee meeting to be held 9 November 2021 to summarise the parking activities and issues that have occurred since the implementation of the strategy, as outlined in Recommendation 1 above."

This petition is now considered closed.

1 December 2020

Parks for Osborne Park

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council act immediately to address the existing severe deficiency of Public Open Space (POS) in Osborne Park and plan appropriately for the increasing residential and business population it is promoting in our suburb. In the Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan, the City identified Osborne Park as having ‘a severe shortage of Public Open Space and an inequitable arrangement for this community in comparison to other areas across the City that must be addressed as soon as possible.’ The City has not provided a solution to remedy this finding. Provision of POS is incumbent on the City; offering incentives to developers for POS is not practical or timely and offers no guarantee that sufficient POS will eventuate. We request the City take ownership of the POS deficiency in Osborne Park which it has presided over for years in two ways:-

1. Immediately acquire land for POS to develop infill parks in our area of Osborne Park.
2. Actively and demonstrably plan to resolve the imbalance of POS in Osborne Park.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 23 November 2020 (internal Document Set ID 10038808).

The City Planning Business Unit sent the lead Petitioner an email on 3 December 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12258405) advising that Public Open Space in the portion of Osborne Park within the Herdsman Glendalough Area is to be addressed through the Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan and Amendment No.114 to Local Planning Scheme No.3. The current version of the Structure Plan and Amendment No.114 require that Public Open Space be delivered throughout the area as development occurs. Amendment No.114 requires that 10% of the area of development sites be provided as Public Open Space where three or more dwellings are proposed. If this Public Open Space is not delivered, then cash in lieu will instead be required.

The email further advised that the advertised plans for Herdsman Glendalough (i.e. the Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan and Amendment No.114) proposed to address open space in the area. As part of the process of preparing plans for the area, the City’s received submissions during the advertising period from 20 August 2020 until 1 October 2020.

A report considering Open Space for Osborne Park was presented to Council at its meeting held 9 February 2021. At this meeting Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0221/018) as follows:-

1. "That the City, as a matter of urgency, takes steps to IDENTIFY Public Open Space opportunities in the Osborne Park area as a short-term solution to compliment the provisions of Public Open Space proposed under the Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan.
2. That the City ENSURES that the modified Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan meets the Public Open Space requirements for new residents in accordance with the City’s Local Planning Strategy."

The full report can be found in the Council Minutes (9 February 2021) on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

1 December 2020

Delawney Street, Balcatta Speed Limit

"The preferred outcome of this petition is to amend the speed limit to 60km/per hour.

Other suitable outcomes of this petition include:-

• Introducing a median strip and/or decreasing the width of the lanes.
• Zebra crossing and/or a raised crossing platform near the Scouts Hall and Football Club.
• Area activation including upgraded footpaths, an exercise circuit, more appealing vegetation, lighting and area focused signage (e.g. Welcome to Balcatta, this week’s football games etc)
• Painting the speed limit on the road after the Natalie Way T-junction heading west, and before the hill heading east.

Non-preferred outcomes of this petition include:-

• Adding speed humps, chicanes or rumble strips.
• Lowering the speed limit.

Common complaints emanating from Delawney Street, Balcatta, include:-

• The speed limit is too low.
• The street feels like a 60km road, especially turning in from the commercial area which is 60km/per hour.
• The speed limit and perceived speed limit do not match.
• The signage on the street to identify the speed limit is inadequate.
• The street itself has more potential than is being utilised.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 24 November 2020 (internal Document Set ID 10044267).

At its meeting held 30 March 2021, Council resolved as follows:-

"That the Item relating to Request to Modify Speed Limit on Delawney Street, Balcatta be REFERRED to the Community and Resources Committee meeting to be held 4 May 2021 to allow further consideration by Elected Members."

At the Community and Resources Committee Meeting held 4 May 2021 the Committee formed a recommendation to Council, and at its meeting held 11 May 2021, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0521/013) as follows:-

“That Council SUPPORTS a trial of 60km/h along Delawney Street, Balcatta between Erindale Road and Natalie Way for a period of 12 months.”

The City will now prepare a submission to Main Roads WA for their consideration and approval of the modified speed zone.

This petition is now considered closed.

1 December 2020

Request to revoke approval of non-conforming use at Pearl Parade, Scarborough

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

Revoke its previous decision to approve the parking of a commercial sewerage truck and the storage of human waste at Lot 152, 65 Pearl Parade, Scarborough, WA 6019.

On 17 March 2015, the City of Stirling Council voted to give retrospective approval of a non-conforming use for the owner of Lot 152, 65 Pearl Parade, Scarborough to locate a commercial vehicle being a liquid waste transport truck at a residential property, contrary to the applicable local laws of the City of Stirling; this approval was granted despite the admission that human waste would be stored in the vehicle.

Notwithstanding the obvious health and amenity concerns of allowing human waste to be stored in a residential area less than 10m from outdoor liveable areas of a neighbouring property, the applicant is alleged to have breached several conditions of the approval. Despite assurances that noxious odours would not affect the amenity of surrounding properties, the reality, as common sense would indicate, is otherwise.

The undersigned do not think that this is an approval that the current Council would in good faith consider as proper or prudent and therefore request that this matter be urgently brought before the full Council for reconsideration and rescission.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 2 December 2020 (internal Document Set ID 10044296).

The Development Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 29 December 2020 (internal ECM Doc Set ID 10059020) to advise that the City had attended the property to investigate the alleged breaches. The operator advised the Environmental Health officer that any waste in the vehicle is removed and the tanker is cleaned off site before the vehicle is parked at the property. No odour was present at the time of the inspection and the lid was closed.

The letter confirmed that a valid planning approval exists for the parking of a commercial vehicle at the property and the City cannot rescind this approval, which was granted on 1 April 2015 subject to conditions.

This petition is now considered closed.

13 October 2020

Refuse Surfing WA Ground Lease

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

Do not enter into a Ground Lease agreement with Surfing WA for the land situated at South Trigg as referenced in planning documents pertaining to Surfing WA Proposed Headquarters Trigg Beach. We believe the area should remain a grassed picnic area (currently the only amenity of its type along the coastal path between Scarborough and Mettams Pool that affords unencumbered sea views). We believe the area should continue to be an open space utilised by the entire community, rather than reserved for the exclusive use of one organisation for the purpose of constructing their head office building.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 8 October 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12205236).

At its meeting held 13 October 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 1020/007) as follows:-

Council subsequently resolved (Council resolution number 1020/007) as follows:-

"1.     That Council APPROVES a new Ground Lease over portion of Crown Reserve 12992, Lot 8, House Number 368, West Coast Drive, Trigg (as shown in Attachment 2 and subject to survey) to Surfing WA Inc. with the following essential terms:-

a.     An Agreement for Ground Lease being entered into to grant Surfing WA Inc. access to the land for the purpose of constructing the new headquarters building;

b.     A term of 21 years commencing on the date being the earlier of:-

i.     The issue of the certificate of occupancy by the City of Stirling; or

ii.     No later than 12 months from substantial commencement of the development.

c.     Surfing WA Inc. be granted first right of refusal for any subsequent Ground Lease of the premises, subject to Surfing WA Inc. undertaking a coastal hazard risk assessment in the final year of the Ground Lease to the City’s satisfaction; and

d.     Annual rent for the Ground Lease to be set at $1.00 payable on demand."

The Property Services Team sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 2 December 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12247021) advising that Council considered the item relating to the Surfing WA Ground Lease at the same meeting the petition was accepted. At that meeting, Council considered as part of its decision the results of the City’s consultation and the ePetition received during the meeting.

The full report, including the outcomes of the consultation, is contained within the minutes of the meeting, and is available to view on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

13 October 2020

Support for the Karrinyup High Rise Residential Development

"We, the undersigned, support the approval process in relation to the Karrinyup Shopping Centre Highrise Residential Development.  We are not opposed to the development, but expect that Council will review the development against appropriate impacts to the local community.  We expect that appropriate infrastructure will be provided to support this development and look forward to the increased amenities it will bring to our community."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 1 October 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12200057).

An extension of time has been granted for completion the Responsible Authority Report (RAR), at the request of the applicant. The RAR was originally due on 29 September 2020 but has now been extended to 15 February 2020.

A petition requesting a Special Meeting of Electors was received by the City in relation to the redevelopment at 190 and 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup, also known as Karrinyup Residential (DA19/1906). 

The purpose of the meeting was “to consider serious community concerns that an orderly and proper planning process has not and cannot occur for the proposed redevelopment at 190 and 200 Karrinyup Road, also known as Karrinyup West Residential (DA19/1906), without site specific planning controls to guide building heights, density and transition zoning first being in place. The Karrinyup community hold further concerns of the inevitable traffic, parking, overshadowing, glare and privacy issues from what they consider inappropriate and ill-considered overdevelopment conducted without an Activity Centre Structure Plan as required by State Planning Policy.”

The Special Meeting of Electors was held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 24 February 2021. The Minutes of the meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

At its meeting held 30 March 2021, Council considered the motions passed at the Special Electors' Meeting. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). 

The initial RAR was considered by Council at its meeting held 11 May 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). This RAR was then considered by the Metro Inner-North JDAP at its meeting held 31 May 2021, where the application was deferred.

A report on Planning for the Karrinyup Activity Centre was considered by Council at its meeting held 17 August 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

The RAR relating to the revised submission provided by the applicant in response to the deferral reasons outlined by the Metro Inner-North JDAP, was considered by Council at its meeting held 31 August 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). This RAR was then considered by the Metro Inner-North JDAP at its meeting held 23 September 2021, where the application was approved.

This petition is now considered closed.

22 September 2020

Request to Remove Empire Park from Mountain Bike Park Considerations

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

1. Make urgent representations to the Town of Cambridge, requesting that Empire Park be removed from all its further Mountain Bike Trail site considerations.

2. Make every effort to oppose the project, and to expose the dubious process by which this site has been selected.

Without Council support we are disenfranchised in this matter which will have a permanent adverse impact on our neighbourhood.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 18 September 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12195796).

The City made direct contact with the Town of Cambridge, in relation to the proposal, in response to concerns raised by City of Stirling residents.  

The matter was considered by the Town of Cambridge at its Community and Resources Committee meeting held 19 October 2020 and Council meeting held 27 October 2020.

The Town of Cambridge Council Minutes can be accessed via their website https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Town-Council/Agendas-Minutes

The Town of Cambridge Council resolved in part (page 170) to not support mountain bike facilities at Empire Park (corner Durston Road and Empire Avenue).

This petition is now considered closed.

22 September 2020

Request to refuse the proposed development - Karrinyup West Residential Towers (DA19/1906)

"Karrinyup Shopping Centre should not have a massive tower on its doorstep with a height and bulk that is excessive for the site and unsuitable for the surrounds. As local residents, we welcome redevelopment of the area but believe that the proposed high-rise is too big, too intrusive and totally inappropriate for its proposed location and that the current design needs to be reconsidered. The developers must not be allowed to ignore design guidelines, potential traffic and safety problems, pedestrian access, suitable infrastructure, parking problems, over-crowding and suitability of the structure with the surrounding environment or to disregard community submissions and concerns. Nor should they be allowed to construct an unsuitable over-sized building simply because it delivers the best financial return. The development should revert back to the original submission of low rise apartments.​"

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 17 September 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12195551).

An extension of time has been granted for completion the Responsible Authority Report (RAR), at the request of the applicant. The RAR was originally due on 29 September 2020 but has now been extended to 15 February 2020.

Further information is available on the City’s Your Say page.

A petition requesting a Special Meeting of Electors was received by the City in relation to the redevelopment at 190 and 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup, also known as Karrinyup Residential (DA19/1906). 

The purpose of the meeting was “to consider serious community concerns that an orderly and proper planning process has not and cannot occur for the proposed redevelopment at 190 and 200 Karrinyup Road, also known as Karrinyup West Residential (DA19/1906), without site specific planning controls to guide building heights, density and transition zoning first being in place. The Karrinyup community hold further concerns of the inevitable traffic, parking, overshadowing, glare and privacy issues from what they consider inappropriate and ill-considered overdevelopment conducted without an Activity Centre Structure Plan as required by State Planning Policy.”

The Special Meeting of Electors was held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 24 February 2021. The Minutes of the meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

At its meeting held 30 March 2021, Council considered the motions passed at the Special Electors' Meeting. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). 

The initial RAR was considered by Council at its meeting held 11 May 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). This RAR was then considered by the Metro Inner-North JDAP at its meeting held 31 May 2021, where the application was deferred.

A report on Planning for the Karrinyup Activity Centre was considered by Council at its meeting held 17 August 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

The RAR relating to the revised submission provided by the applicant in response to the deferral reasons outlined by the Metro Inner-North JDAP, was considered by Council at its meeting held 31 August 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). This RAR was then considered by the Metro Inner-North JDAP at its meeting held 23 September 2021, where the application was approved.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 August 2020

Objection to Tree Planting at Avocado Bangalay Reserve, Dianella

"We the undersigned wish to register our objection to the proposed tree planting around the Avocado/ Bangalay Reserve as we already have over 100 trees in and around the park and reserve."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 13 August 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12149590).

As a result of the petition, it was decided to postpone the 2020 planting season on the verges adjacent to the petitioners. The lead petitioner and Ward Councillors have been informed of this decision. The community planting event was subsequently cancelled. The remaining tree planting was completed by contractors in August 2020.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 August 2020

Request to Save Heritage Homes at House Numbers 690 and 692, Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley

"The Mount Lawley Society and our local community oppose the demolition of House Numbers 690 and 692, Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley. These stunning heritage properties are in excellent condition and have been part of our streetscape and character of Beaufort Street since 1903, when House Number 690 was built for the Schruth family. Number 692 was built in 1915 for the Cohen family. Both families are part of Perth and Mount Lawley history and both homes are excellent examples of the Federation style. Even though House Number 692 has been ‘updated’ at some stage, the Federation bones are still very much intact. The properties are in a Heritage Protection Area in Mount Lawley and the Beaufort Street Plan which aims to protect and conserve quality heritage and character properties. This includes commercial properties which fall under the Beaufort Street Local Development Plan – a statutory document for the local area. The Heritage Protection Design Guidelines Policy 3.1 calls for protection and retention of quality significant character heritage homes in the area dating back pre 1950s. The proposed applications do not meet the LDP objectives or the Heritage Protection Guidelines."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 6 August 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12149714).

The Development Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 11 August 2020 providing a brief summary of the development applications and the primary objectives of the precinct (retention of buildings built before 1960; and maintain the cohesive street-wall form of the south of the precinct by maintaining consistent setbacks and allowing sensitive infill behind buildings built before 1960).

The letter confirmed that new development is permitted to the rear of existing traditional buildings to maintain the streetscape provided that the existing traditional buildings can be retained and protected. All new development within this precinct is to reflect one of the traditional architectural styles as detailed within Part 7 of the Beaufort Street Local Development Plan.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 August 2020

Request for Dogs on Leads within the Wetlands of Princeton Private Estate, Stirling

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council change local laws to make it mandatory for dogs to be kept on leads in the park and wetland areas in Princeton Private Estate, Stirling, and that sign posts are put in place advising of this. Some of the issues that have been experienced with uncontrolled dogs off the lead are as follows:-

• The killing and attacking of bird life around the lakes and parklands, including chicks in the spring.
• The harassment of local people, children and families trying to enjoy the open areas.
• The harassment of children using the play equipment.
• Dogs fouling the paths/ gardens when out of sight of their owner when off the lead, meaning faeces are left behind as a health hazard to children in particular.

• Dog fights between uncontrolled dogs.
• Damage to flower beds while off the lead.

It is recognised and appreciated that there are many responsible dog owners who keep their dogs under control, and that these people want to enjoy walking their dog on a lead around the Princeton Estate parks and wetlands. This petition in no way intends to diminish that ability, nor would it want to. Invariably these responsible owners keep their dogs on a lead currently and enjoy using the open areas. As an area used by so many families and home to so much wildlife, it is hoped to make this area safer and more pleasant for all users."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 4 August 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12142806).

The Community Safety Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 28 August 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12162075) advising that based on officer observations, and the number of reports made to the City over the past three years, there is currently little evidence to support changes to the leash requirements within the wetland areas of the Princeton Estate.

As a result of the comments expressed in the petition and to help reduce any negative impact on the community, the City’s Rangers Services team will undertake increased patrols to address any observed negative dog behaviours and engagement activities to promote responsible dog ownership.

Through August and September 2020, rangers undertook additional enforcement patrols and engagement activities in the reserves identified in the petition. Responsible dog ownership and positive dog behaviours were also promoted through a geo-targeted social media campaign. During the additional patrols, no significant unlawful behaviour was noted or has been since.

Regular and ad hoc patrols of the area are ongoing, and promotions of responsible dog ownership continue.

This petition is now considered closed.

28 July 2020

Request for Additional Consultation for the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the City of Stirling Council:-

Hold over the Careniup Wetlands Management Plan for additional consultation as requested by ratepayers as those undersigned object to the current plan for the following reasons:-

• Consultation with all residents – located on all sides of Careniup Reserve to ensure all local ratepayers have a say and agree on the management plan going forward for future generations.
• No bridges on the site – unnecessary as is a disturbance of flora and fauna and will encourage poor human behaviour which will upset the environmental balance and have safety issues.
• No added concrete paths – one perimeter path is all that is required to facilitate the community and too many reduces recreation space.
• Restore bollard lights – that comply with Australian standards (not pole top, wildlife friendly) along the path from the bus stop, western side to improve safety and security.
• No toilet block – as it will encourage undesirables to this small local park and there are other blocks in close proximity to this site.
• Water fountain – should be on daily for the community local and visitors, at least six hours per day: as water aeration assisting water quality with less stagnation and mosquito numbers.
• Secret Garden entrance parking area – Bitumen and lines in existing parking area to denote parking spaces, less mud and controls the number of people driving to this local reserve.
• No parking on road and verge signs – are needed in the immediate area on Residential side of the road – including along Warrener Gardens and all adjacent side roads and the length of Careniup Avenue."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 31 July 2020;(internal ECM Document Number 12138059).

The Parks and Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 14 August 2020 to advise that an Elected Member workshop had been scheduled to discuss the Careniup Wetlands Management Plan. Following this workshop a report will be presented to a Community and Resources Committee meeting.

The Community and Resources Committee considered a report at its meeting held 10 November 2020 containing the outcomes of the second round of community consultation and formed a recommendation for Council's consideration at its meeting held 17 November 2020. At this meeting Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 1120/012) as follows:-

1. That Council NOTES the results of the second round of public consultation on the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan.
2. That Council ADOPTS the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan with the option for the removal of the Secret Garden zone and restoration as a conservation area (Option 3).
3. That Council makes APPLICATION for the use of cash-in-lieu funding to the Minister for Lands.
4. That Careniup Wetlands Reserve be DESIGNATED in the Dog Area Control Policy – “on-leash dog exercise area” subject to the statutory requirements of the policy being met.
5. That the Careniup Wetlands Reserve be DESIGNATED a “cat prohibited area” in the City of Stirling Keeping and Control of Cats Local Law 1999 – Schedule 1 and that the amendment be considered at the next review of the local law in 2021.

This petition is now considered closed.

28 July 2020

Request to Recommend Refusal of DA/19/2040 - House Number 331, West Coast Drive, Trigg

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the City of Stirling and the Development Assessment Panel Members: Recommend refusal as the community and those undersigned object to the development as this proposal is not compliant with the Design WA Local Planning Scheme and policies especially bulk and scale and for the existing streetscape and amenity of the area and has no regard to State Government Heritage guidelines as the property is over 50 years old and significantly historically of which is very limited the coastal areas of Perth and should be valued.

Trigg Island Store - Article from West Australian (Perth, WA: 1879 – 1954) Saturday 10 November 1951 p.16 Advertising - Mr J Goodram’s corner store

Non-official post office Article from West Australian dated 23 October 1952 states – New PO: A will be opened on November 1, in Mr J Goodram’s store, West Coast Highway, Trigg.

Polling places, Article from West Australian dated 4 November 1953, Perth Road Board. Other polling places, Post Office Store, Trigg, cnr. Bennion Street and West Coast Hwy.

Doug Clegg’s Bait and Tackle Shop (1970s) Trigg Island Store.

Luna mare Patisserie / café late 1990s.

Bennion Street Café - April 2003 to 2009.

Yelo café started in 2009 and in current 2020"

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 31 July 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12138244).

At the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel meeting held 23 March 2021, it resolved as follows:-

"That the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel, pursuant to section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 in respect of SAT application DR 155/2020 of 2020, resolves to:

Reconsider its decision dated 13 July 2020 and AFFIRM its decision to Refuse DAP Application reference DAP/19/01722 and accompanying plans (Attachment 1) in accordance with Clause 68 of Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, and the provisions of the City of Stirling Planning Scheme No.3, and pursuant to clause 24(1) and 26 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme, for the Mixed Use Development - Seven (7) Multiple Dwellings and One (1) Commercial Tenancy at Lot 1, House Number 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg, for the following reasons:

Reasons

1. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (s) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the proposed car parking does not provide adequate vehicular parking onsite.
2. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (t) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the likely traffic generated by the development will have a significant impact on the local streets surrounding the site and the traffic flow and safety.
3. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (w) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the proposed development does not respond to the historical parking issues relating to the site. The onsite parking provided by the development is insufficient for customers and staff.
4. The application does not satisfy Section 2.5 Plot Ratio, and Section 3.2 and Element Objective 2.2.4 regarding overshadowing, of SPP7.3."    

REASON: The majority of the Panel were of the opinion that the proposal does not meet the planning framework, of particular concern was the lack of, and configuration of onsite parking, unsuitable layout of the loading servicing area and the design, scale and massing of the proposed building which manifests in unacceptable overshadowing. The proposal relies on the use of Bennion Street to facilitate vehicle access and manoeuvring associated with the functional use of the loading area. Accordingly, the design, location and layout of the development results in a restricted commercial loading /servicing area which is considered unacceptable, non-complaint, and a safety risk to pedestrians and other traffic uses, given the location of the site on the corner of West Coast Drive (opposite the beach) and Bennion Street both roads support significant pedestrian movements. On-site parking is insufficient in its location and configuration to accommodate the requirements of the proposed uses. The site location is not considered to warrant any reduction in onsite parking and the success of the development should not rely on street parking. The basement parking area is considered constrained with limited space resulting in difficult and unacceptable vehicle manoeuvring. The plot ratio of the proposal, in terms of design, scale and massing, is considered to impact adversely on the adjoining property to the south by way of significant and unacceptable overshadowing. This is not considered to satisfy the SPP7.3 provisions.

Further information is available on the DAP website here and on the City's news page (click here).

At the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel meeting held 27 August 2021, it resolved as follows:-

"That the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel, pursuant to section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 in respect of SAT application DR 155/2020 of 2020, resolves to:

Reconsider its decision dated 23 March 2021 and SET ASIDE the decision and substitute a new decision to APPROVE DAP Application reference DAP/19/01722 and amended plans in accordance with Clause 68 of Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 and the provisions of the City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 3, and pursuant to clause 24(1) and 26 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme, to approve the Mixed Use Development - Six (6) Multiple Dwellings and One (1) Commercial Tenancy at Lot 1, House Number 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg, subject to the following conditions."

The conditions and further information is available on the DAP website here and on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

23 June 2020

Objection to Location of Laurie Strutt Reserve Community Garden

"We, the undersigned, are local residents living in close proximity to Laurie Strutt Reserve.

We wish to register our objection to the establishment of a 'community garden' in Laurie Strutt Reserve.

We support the idea of a 'community garden' per se, but definitely not in Laurie Strutt Reserve.

We are very confident there are other more suitable locations in the Coastal Ward"

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 23 June 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12105236).

The Parks and Sustainability Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 1 July 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12111229) outlining that the petition and concerns of the community will be addressed in a report to be presented to Council regarding the outcomes of the consultation of the proposed community garden.

The Community and Resources Committee considered the outcomes of the Coastal Community Garden Consultation at its meeting held 18 August 2020, and at its meeting held 25 August 2020, Council resolved (Council resolution number 0820/026) as follows:-

1. That Council DOES NOT ENDORSE the establishment of the proposed Coastal Community Garden at Laurie Strutt Reserve.
2. That the City INVESTIGATES the potential for other sites for the Coastal Community Garden within the Watermans Bay, North Beach and Trigg area and, should a suitable site be found, a further report be presented to Council.

The full report, including the outcomes of the consultation, is contained within the minutes of the meeting, and is available to view on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

23 June 2020

Request to close James Street, North Beach at the Intersection of Hope Street, North Beach

"There are many reasons why I am requesting for the end of our road to be permanently closed off. Our street is very busy and a thoroughfare for many cars. Majority of the cars that come up and down our street are driving way too fast and it is very dangerous for our children. About five years ago, my mother in law was babysitting our two young kids. Her car was parked on our verge (as we have no driveway- split block) and a car came speeding around the corner, lost control and smashed into my mother in laws car. Then they just drove off and my parents in law had to pay for the damage. There are many children that live and play along our street. I have two girls aged 6 years and 8 years. From the bottom of James Street to the intersection at George Street, there are 18 primary school aged children that live on our road. It is an accident waiting to happen. Also, a large number of young children that walk and ride to school cross at the bottom of our road where James Street turns into Hope Street. This is a very dangerous blind corner. When I walk my children to school every morning, I can hardly see down Hope Street to cross because of several large trees on the verge. Also, we have witnessed many cars come through the round about at the bottom of Malcolm/ Hope Street and speed up towards our corner crossing. Sometimes they lose control and end up on my neighbours verge, or they do burn outs and speed up our street causing havoc. Our road should be used by the people that live on it, not as a constant thoroughfare for everyone. Please accept and consider my request seriously."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 17 June 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12104593).

The Engineering Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 8 July 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12118095) advising that an assessment has been undertaken under the City's Traffic Management Warrants Policy.  This Policy uses a number of data sets to assess the need for traffic management on a City wide basis.  Officers assessed James Street against the Policy and the closure of James Street could not be supported at this stage.  

This petition is now considered closed.

12 May 2020

Cloth Nappy Initiative

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 6 May 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12058986).

The Parks and Sustainability Business wrote to the lead petitioner on 6 June 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12086057) outlining that the City is not currently offering financial incentives or workshops for cloth nappies. The City is, however, a member of “Switch Your Thinking,” a local government initiative that inspires sustainable action in Perth.  Through this membership, residents have access to the services of the initiative, such as online workshops. The City recently promoted an online workshop encouraging the use of cloth nappies.

This petition is now considered closed.

12 May 2020

Request to Stop 224 Cars in Stirling Backstreets

"A massive outside of business hours (incl. Saturday) childcare business is proposed on the corner of Spoonbill Road and Cedric Street, Stirling, creating at least 224 car movements per day and it does meet the R Codes. This development does not meet the following Residential Design Codes and must not be approved by Council with these exemptions as it will look like a prison on a hill but painted as a circus tent: 1. Filling the site to a depth of 0.97m, is in excess of the 0.50m allowed; 2. The retaining walls will have a maximum height of 0.97m are higher than the 0.50 m allowed. Gaudy childcare business paint schemes and commercial signage are designed to garner attention and Council must not allow this visual pollution. Spoonbill Rd and Cedric St are very busy with morning and afternoon school and work traffic. They are "rat-runs" but the developers have supported their DA by claiming that there will be no adverse effects to residents. 224 vehicle movements per day that will access a tiny carpark via Cedric Street on the round-about, will cause traffic chaos. The application plans for 13 bays which does not have enough car parks for a 0-3-year-old childcare business. The carparks will not meet the requirements of the staff let alone parents dropping off babies. This will require at least 15 min or more turn-around times. This is due to the difficulty of babies being secured in a car and then signing in and settling or collecting babies. This will not be a kiss and drive. There will be increased traffic on Cedric Street from the three other new childcare businesses being built and from the units at the shopping centre. There is a lack of parking at the Stirling Shopping Centre, so this development will only add to the traffic snarls and rat parking. There are enough sites that are zoned commercial and untenanted in the area so there is no need for business to be dumped into a long-term residential area for the commercial gain of a developers that don't even live in Stirling. Council should be supporting commercial property owners and not increasing commercial property supply by allowing quasi commercial premises in our residential zones. Stirling will get even more rat-parkers now that leave their car in the back streets after dropping off their children and to catch public transport to the city to avoid paying for parking in the city or at the train station only to return in the evening. There is no preferential treatment in this business for locals and it has been located to capture rat runners to the train station or the freeway. Stirling already has several under capacity childcare businesses in a 5km radius and Council must use their discretion and not approve any more. This extended hours childcare business doesn't have enough carparks for staff let alone parents dropping children off and the parking needs to be 30 bays not 13. They have reduced the car bays for 4 bike racks and a bus stop but no-one will take babies to childcare on a pushbike or bus, it is simply ridiculous, Council must not allow this reduction. Lack of bays will cause people to park on Sandpiper and Spoonbill Roads which will cause a standstill of cars with parking on these streets 20 meters from a very busy round-about. There are 3 bus services at peak hours on Cedric Street and the car parking, turning off and stopping will interfere with these services. The site has developed trees and the building on the site appears to destroy the established 30 year old tree cover and Council needs to stop this tree loss. Councillors must not allow this discretionary use as it is not a right as it is not being rezoned commercial and it's simply an approved use subject to Council discretion for a residential property. It must not be allowed."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 6 May 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12058987).

At the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held 16 June 2020 the Committee formed a recommendation to Council, and at its meeting held 23 June 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0620/027) as follows:-

1. That pursuant to Clause 68(2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, the application for a Child Care Premises at Lot 7, House Number 3, Spoonbill Road, Stirling be REFUSED for the following reasons:-

a. The application does not satisfy Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67 (n) (t) and (y) of the Planning and Development (Local  Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 as the development will have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality;

b. The development does not meet aim 1.6 (a) of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.3 as the proposal is for        commercial use within a residential area; and

c. The development does not meet Clause 4.2.12 (a) objective of the residential zone as the proposal is for a commercial use within a residential zone.

2. That a review is COMMENCED on the City's Local Planning Policy 6.4 - Child Day Care Centres.

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

This petition is now considered closed.

24 March 2020

Request for Consultation with Surrounding Residents of 269 Ewen Street, Woodlands

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

Realise that we have not been notified in writing by the City of Stirling regarding the proposed development of a 10 block accommodation development to be constructed at 269 Ewen Street, Woodlands which is against the Planning and the City’s policies and regulations. This repeated lack of communication has been raised on many occasions across the City of Stirling for many years by many residents and ratepayers and has been ignored.

We request the Council ensure that ratepayers and residents that live within at least 100 to 150 metres of all proposed development in Ewen Street, Woodlands be held over until proper consultation has taken place with the community."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 25 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12015684).

The Development Services Business Unit sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 1 April 2020 advising that the Development application has been withdrawal by the applicant (internal ECM Document Number 12038823).

This petition is now considered closed.

24 March 2020

Objection to the Development Application at 269 Ewen Street, Woodlands 

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

Refuse the development as those undersigned object for the following reasons:-

1. Ratepayers who live in close proximity to this site were not informed of the development.

2. Does not meet the acceptable outcomes as outlined in Volume 2 of the State Planning Policy 7.3 with regard to many issues that affect good planning and the amenity of the existing area.

3. Setbacks too small around boundaries (pedestrian and car safety as busy road and noise).

4. Site coverage and building height (large plot ratio as 10 units are too big for the site, should be less than two storeys as previously agreed upon in public consultation years ago).

5. Overshadowing to adjacent existing residents (affecting solar panels and health and wellbeing).

6. Parking and traffic (insufficient parking now and is already dangerous with lots of accidents).

7. Landscaping and new trees life (needs to comply with State Government Tree Canopy Policy).

8. Streetscape and overall bulk and scale is not in line with character of the area, Design WA Planning Scheme, Privacy provisions or intention of Stirling City Centre Structure Plan."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 25 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12015698).

The Development Services Business Unit sent a letter to the lead petitioner on1 April 2020 advising that the Development application has been withdrawal by the applicant (internal ECM Document Number 12038823).

This petition is now considered closed.

24 March 2020

Objection to the Proposed Development at 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg

"We, the undersigned do respectfully request that the Council and the JDAP panel oppose the proposed development due to the following objections:-

[Proposed Development refers to 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg DA 19/2040]

• The setback from the street does not comply
• The site coverage does not comply
• The parking requirements do not comply
• Overshadow of properties does not comply
• Zero public parking does not comply
• Height of building does not comply
• The bulk and scale does not fit in the area
• No high density dwellings in the low density area of Trigg"

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 24 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12015725).

At the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel meeting held 23 March 2021, it resolved as follows:-

"That the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel, pursuant to section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 in respect of SAT application DR 155/2020 of 2020, resolves to:

Reconsider its decision dated 13 July 2020 and AFFIRM its decision to Refuse DAP Application reference DAP/19/01722 and accompanying plans (Attachment 1) in accordance with Clause 68 of Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, and the provisions of the City of Stirling Planning Scheme No.3, and pursuant to clause 24(1) and 26 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme, for the Mixed Use Development - Seven (7) Multiple Dwellings and One (1) Commercial Tenancy at Lot 1, House Number 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg, for the following reasons:

Reasons

1. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (s) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the proposed car parking does not provide adequate vehicular parking onsite.
2. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (t) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the likely traffic generated by the development will have a significant impact on the local streets surrounding the site and the traffic flow and safety.
3. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (w) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the proposed development does not respond to the historical parking issues relating to the site. The onsite parking provided by the development is insufficient for customers and staff.
4. The application does not satisfy Section 2.5 Plot Ratio, and Section 3.2 and Element Objective 2.2.4 regarding overshadowing, of SPP7.3." 

REASON: The majority of the Panel were of the opinion that the proposal does not meet the planning framework, of particular concern was the lack of, and configuration of onsite parking, unsuitable layout of the loading servicing area and the design, scale and massing of the proposed building which manifests in unacceptable overshadowing. The proposal relies on the use of Bennion Street to facilitate vehicle access and manoeuvring associated with the functional use of the loading area. Accordingly, the design, location and layout of the development results in a restricted commercial loading /servicing area which is considered unacceptable, non-complaint, and a safety risk to pedestrians and other traffic uses, given the location of the site on the corner of West Coast Drive (opposite the beach) and Bennion Street both roads support significant pedestrian movements. On-site parking is insufficient in its location and configuration to accommodate the requirements of the proposed uses. The site location is not considered to warrant any reduction in onsite parking and the success of the development should not rely on street parking. The basement parking area is considered constrained with limited space resulting in difficult and unacceptable vehicle manoeuvring. The plot ratio of the proposal, in terms of design, scale and massing, is considered to impact adversely on the adjoining property to the south by way of significant and unacceptable overshadowing. This is not considered to satisfy the SPP7.3 provisions.

Further information is available on the DAP website here and on the City's news page (click here).

At the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel meeting held 27 August 2021, it resolved as follows:-

"That the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel, pursuant to section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 in respect of SAT application DR 155/2020 of 2020, resolves to:

Reconsider its decision dated 23 March 2021 and SET ASIDE the decision and substitute a new decision to APPROVE DAP Application reference DAP/19/01722 and amended plans in accordance with Clause 68 of Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 and the provisions of the City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 3, and pursuant to clause 24(1) and 26 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme, to approve the Mixed Use Development - Six (6) Multiple Dwellings and One (1) Commercial Tenancy at Lot 1, House Number 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg, subject to the following conditions."

The conditions and further information is available on the DAP website here and on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

24 March 2020

Froth Coffee Seeking Approval to Trade at Peasholm Dog Beach  

@I'm a local mobile Coffee Van well known and loved in Scarborough.  Froth Coffee would like to get a permit to trade everyday at Peasholm Dog Beach.  Please sign my petition to help support our community, small business owners and activate the space."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 18 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12007918).

The Development Services Business Unit emailed the lead petitioner on 31 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 9838238) requesting that the lead petitioner complete a development application. The City will assess the application when it is received, and will be able to progress the request of the petition.

This petition is now considered closed.

25 February 2020

Opposition to Council's Decision on the Location of the Hamer Park Clubrooms

"We the undersigned residents of Second Avenue and Third Avenue between North Street and Clifton Crescent Mount Lawley do respectfully request that the Council reconsider the decision to locate the Clubrooms in Hamer Park on the North Street side of Hamer Park.

We support the recommendation made by City of Stirling staff to build the clubroom on Woodsome Street directly across from Mount Lawley Senior High School. The building would be 20m from the road and require a 12-bay car park in Hamer Park.

We support this location because the school could use the clubhouse building and extra parking during school hours. The clubs, which only operate outside school hours, would use all the parking and drop off facilities built in Woodsome Street for the school. The clubhouse would face away from the sun, have mature shade trees nearby and be 200m from the nearest residence.

We oppose the decision made by the elected members of the City of Stirling to build the clubhouse on the North Street side of Hamer Park. This location is an intrusive 75m into Hamer Park and requires a 59-bay car park to be built in Hamer Park 10m from residences.  It will be built on the root system of one of the matching pair of large lemon-scented gum trees. The building will face the sun and there are few nearby shade trees."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 27 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11989076).

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.

2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed.

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Councils resolution to endorse Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email. The concept design was also emailed to the community and is available to view on the City website (click here).

Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are expected to be complete in July 2020.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Objection to the Proposed Child Care Facility on the corner of Cedric Street and Spoonbill Road, Stirling

"We, the residents of Stirling, would like to advise of our strong objection to the proposed development of a child care facility on the corner of Cedric Street and Spoonbill Road, Stirling. We believe the significant increase to traffic and congestion will have a very negative impact on Cedric Street and the greater vicinity.

We are also very concerned of the dangers and health and safety concerns it will impose not only on the residents, but also children, consumers and staff of the child care centre due to stopping and starting of cars and the backup it will cause at the intersection. There is a real possibility of increased back street parking in the nearby streets further increasing risks and negative impact on the community.

We are well aware that the age demographics of the nearby area do not warrant this facility and there are adequate vacancies in child care facilities within a close and convenient proximity to the proposed child care site.

As residents and ratepayers, we understand the need for necessary development but this is not necessary and we strongly believe it will have a negative impact on all involved.

We request thoughtful consideration by the Councillors and Planners in placing the safety of residents they represent and serve above the commercial interest of the developer. We would request further review and rejection of the proposal."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 13 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11974150).

At the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held 16 June 2020 the Committee formed a recommendation to Council, and at its meeting held 23 June 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0620/027)as follows:-

1. That pursuant to Clause 68(2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, the application for a Child Care Premises at Lot 7, House Number 3, Spoonbill Road, Stirling be REFUSED for the following reasons:-

a. The application does not satisfy Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67 (n) (t) and (y) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 as the development will have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality;

b. The development does not meet aim 1.6 (a) of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.3 as the proposal is for commercial use within a residential area; and

c. The development does not meet Clause 4.2.12 (a) objective of the residential zone as the proposal is for a commercial use within a residential zone.

2. That a review is COMMENCED on the City’s Local Planning Policy 6.4 - Child Day Care Centres.

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Request for a detailed Comparison of the Proposed Locations of the Hamer Park Clubrooms

"A decision must be made on where to build the new clubrooms in Hamer Park.

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council instruct a detailed comparison of the proposed locations for the clubrooms on the Woodsome Street and the North Street sides of Hamer Park.

Such a comparison needs to be based on all relevant and factually correct information and made public."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 12 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11973166).

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.
2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council’s resolution to endorse ‘Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email.  Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are excepted to be complete in July 2020.  

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Extend the Consultation period for Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval

"The Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval redevelopment planning process which initiated in 2006 has progressed with extensive community involvement to where in 2014 a number of options presented for community comment. Work done by external consultants identified key criteria for the redevelopment being the need to:-

• Provide updated and contemporary building facilities
• Upgrade building accessibility for people with disabilities including public toilet facilities
• Address existing noise and parking concerns at the current Hamer Park Clubrooms location
• Include sustainable initiatives and flexible options within the building design
• Maintain and improve, where  possible, spectator viewing for the reserves
• Minimise impact on existing vegetation and valued green environment of the reserves.

The decision to remove the Woodsome St location from the redevelopment options means that most of these key criteria such as noise reduction for residents, improved viewing for spectators are impact to the trees within the park are not met. The community communication of this change was flawed with a large number of residents not receiving information from the Council of this decision. The community consultation process needs to be extended to ensure affected residents within close proximity to the current club rooms can be involved with the final location decision."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 31 January 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11972942).

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.
2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council’s resolution to endorse ‘Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email. The concept design was also emailed to the community and is available to view on the City's website (click here).

Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are expected to be complete in July 2020.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Request for the City of Stirling to Declare a Climate Emergency

Dear Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors of the City of Stirling; I am writing to you today to implore you that a climate emergency is declared in the City of Stirling. I am writing to you today to ask that you consider the 150 million people that will die prematurely before the end of the century. I am writing to you today to ask you to consider the 100 to 200 species that have gone extinct between the time you and I woke up this morning and the time we will go to bed this evening. I am writing to you today to ask you to consider the horrible and disastrous effects the climate crisis will have on human rights. I am writing to you today to ask you to consider the trillions of dollars that climate change will cost annually by the end of
the century, such that the diseases alone released by melting ice, would cost $70 trillion, regardless of the other climate change costs. I am writing to you to consider how these and the plethora of other ramifications of climate change may affect the residents and people of the City of Stirling, such as yourself, myself, and all those around us. This is why I am calling on the City of Stirling to declare a climate emergency. Thus far, as of writing this petition the local council's of 3 million people, or 12% of the Australian population have declared a climate emergency, including the City of Sydney and Melbourne, as well as the City of Vincent, the Town of Victoria Park and the Fremantle City Council - all in our beautiful state of Western Australia. Moreover, more than 60% of Australians agree with the sentiment that Global warming is a serious and pressing problem. This petition reflects a lot of those people, though an even farther amount would agree with it, more than this petition could possibly reach. For the future of ourselves and our children, we ask you to please consider this petition and the will of the people. We have been given 11 years to drastically reduce emissions, lest our world warm to the point where humans face an existential threat. We cannot wait until the next Federal election. We need all action at all levels of government. I am calling on my local council to respect the will of the people and embrace climate action. We request that you declare a climate emergency. This would demonstrate a concrete commitment, a willingness to stand together and fight to prevent the largest threat of our times; this would also require the rapid mobilisation of equipment to tackle climate change within our local council and moreover to display to the federal government that this is a serious issue. Please, sign and share this ePetition and send a strong message, for me, for
you, for us: Save us from a climate crisis, before it's too late. Declare a climate emergency, today."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 19 July 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11377726).

At the Electors General Meeting held Monday 2 December 2019 a motion was carried as follows:- 

That the City of Stirling declare a Climate Emergency"

The complete minutes of Electors General Meeting are available to view on the City's website(click here).

At the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council considered the motion carried at the Electors General Meeting and resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/028) as follows:-

"That Council NOTES that an Energywise City Plan Councillor Workshop will be held in February 2020, with the Plan subsequently being presented to Council in March 2020."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

The Sustainable Energy Action Plan (Corporate) 2020-2030 is available on the City’s website within the Community and Resources Committee Agenda for its meeting to be held 3 March 2020 (click here to view the agenda). Declaring a Climate Emergency is discussed within this report (Item PS1).

At this meeting, the Committee made a recommendation to Council. At its meeting held 10 March 2020, Council endorsed the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (Corporate) 2020-2030 to be advertised for community consultation (Council Resolution Number 0320/004).

The Parks and Sustainability Business Unit sent a letter to the lead petitioner (internal ECM Document Number 12012051) to confirm that Council will continue to align City emissions reduction targets with the Paris Agreement targets which aim for zero net emissions by 2050. The City's targets to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 would put the City on track to be net zero by or before 2050.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Save Our Public Land from Investors

Save our public land, lot 223 and 223A, on the corner of Main and Hutton Streets, Osborne Park, from investors and developers, and create a Town Square (Piazza) for our community. After surveys and public consultation it was in favour that a large open public place was to be created where people can come together, filled with trees, bench seats, water fountains and local art. Where we can meet and greet, where we can take a stroll and just be, where our seniors, elders, teens and children can enjoy interacting, where we can hold events and festivals, where local artists can create pieces that reflect the market garden and multicultural history and culture of Osborne Park and surrounding suburbs. Piazzas encourage people to venture out and escape the loneliness they may feel staying home. They are an essential part of our wellbeing and unite our communities. Some people can't afford to eat out but a piazza encourages social interaction without the cost and builds a healthier and less isolated community. It doesn't have to be full of people every day, all day. It just has to be a piece of the community we can keep as ours and can call ours. We need to prioritise people and their wellbeing, not put profit over the people. This land is the jewel in the crown for our people. It unites the North and South of Main Street. It is what every other precinct dreams of creating but lack space to create it. It is the heart of our Town Centre, and we want it to become the heartbeat that will bring our community back to life. Please help us save our land from the big investors.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 7 January 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11972477).

The City Planning Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 14 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 9794905) to advise the Main Street Urban Design Strategy would be presented to the 18 February 2020 Planning and Development Committee meeting, which would address their petition, and that the Committee would form a recommendation to Council.

At its meeting held 25 February 2020, Council considered the outcomes of advertising and resolved as follows:-

"That Council ENDORSES the modified Main Street Urban Design Strategy, as shown in Attachment 6, and the associated Transport Plan."

The City Planning Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 11 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 9865954) to advise of Council's resolution.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Prevent 224 Extra Cars on Stirling Backstreets, Along Spoonbill Road and Cedric Street

A huge commercial childcare business with extended operating hours is to be imposed on Spoonbill Road & Cedric Street, Stirling residents with at least 224 car movements per day so act now before it's too late please! A massive extended hours childcare centre that is being proposed to be built on the corner of Spoonbill Road and Cedric Street, Stirling. Spoonbill Road and Cedric Street are extremely busy in the mornings and afternoons with school and work traffic and also suffers from 'rat-run' problems of people cutting through the backstreets to avoid freeway congestion. The Developers have supported their application, saying that there will be no adverse affects on local residents even though the 224 vehicle movements will access through Spoonbill Road which, when you have cars parked on one side it, becomes a one lane road. Cars will be snaking from the east and north all the way through Stirling to access this massive centre in the backstreets of Stirling. The application allows for 13 bays which probably will not even cater for the centre employees let alone the parents of the 50 children dropping off each day. Putting an estimated total of over 224 car movements in and out each day (as noted in the Traffic Report prepared for the City) trying to park, drop off and pick up children on this corner location will be a disaster, given there is such a large traffic flow and a roundabout with no ability to park on the corner. This corner is already too busy from the freeway 'rat-runners'! There will also be the increased traffic on Cedric Street from the Unit Development and lack of parking issues at the Stirling Shopping Centre. This proposed development will only add to the traffic snarls in our local area. There are plenty of sites available that are already zoned commercial, like the now 10-year empty Stirling deli site on Odin Road or the Balcatta Growers Market, which already have the size and zoning and have been well established in the area and not just dumped into a long-term residential area for the commercial gain of a couple of out of the area business suits. We will also get 'rat-parkers' that leave their car in the back streets, after dropping off their children, to catch public transport to avoid paying for parking in the City or at the train station only to return in the evening. Don't be fooled into thinking this is for our local area as there is no preferential treatment in these centres for locals as it's been strategically located here to capture people coming in further from the north or east to the train station or the freeway and it will fill our local streets up with 224 extra vehicle movements per day in an area already full of rat runners avoiding the freeway as they traipse through at all hours disturbing our area. The problem is that this extended hours daycare currently does not have enough carparks for employees or parents dropping children off. We request that at least 24 bays be provided, rather than 12. The access into a suburban side street, like Spoonbill Road, will cause a logjam of cars with people parking on the street 20m from a very busy round-about. We encourage local residents to immediately contact the City of Stirling as currently the response period is still open as the developer has outstanding information to provide and so time is of the essence.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 5 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11972544).

At the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held 16 June 2020 the Committee formed a recommendation to Council, and at its meeting held 23 June 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0620/027) as follows:-

1.     That pursuant to Clause 68(2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, the application for a Child Care Premises at Lot 7, House Number 3, Spoonbill Road, Stirling be REFUSED for the following reasons:-

a.     The application does not satisfy Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67 (n) (t) and (y) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 as the development will have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality;

b.     The development does not meet aim 1.6 (a) of the City's Local Planning Scheme No.3 as the proposal is for commercial use within a residential area; and

c.     The development does not meet Clause 4.2.12 (a) objective of the residential zone as the proposal is for a commercial use within a residential zone.

2.     That a review is COMMENCED on the City's Local Planning Policy 6.4 - Child Day Care Centres.

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

This petition is now considered closed.

3 December 2019

Request to Update the Facilities at the Hamersley Golf Course

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

As members of various ladies’ golf clubs, and members of the general public, which regularly use the facilities at Hamersley Golf Course, we wish to register our desire for the Council to upgrade the current facilities. The clubhouse appears to have had no major upgrades (apart from minor toilet block renovations and an exterior paint a few years ago) in many years and it is in dire need of renovation and refurbishment. The kitchen area is antiquated, the small meeting room is inadequate for its purpose and the outdoor seating area is unsightly and does not take advantage of a very pleasant environment looking over the golf course. Upgrades to all these areas would be advantageous both to all the patrons of the golf course and subsequently to the lessees of the tavern and pro shop. The greenkeeper and his staff have done a wonderful job in upgrading and maintaining the course to its current excellent playing conditions, and it would be appreciated if the Council could seriously consider this proposal so that our facilities are upgraded in line with facilities at nearby public golf courses.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 22 November 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11852293).

The Facilities, Projects and Assets Business Unit sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 20 December 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11917669) to advise that a Business Case for the 'Hamersley Public Golf Course Redevelopment' is being developed and will be presented to Council in 2020.  This project will include improvements to the toilets, Pro Shop, outdoor area and Tavern as well as other enhancements.  

The Community and Resources Committee considered the business case as part of a confidential Item at its meeting held 18 August 2020, and at its meeting held 25 August 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution number 0820/037) as follows:-

“That Council ENDORSES the confidential amended recommendation in the conclusion of this report.

In accordance with Section 5.23(2)(c) and (e(ii)) of the Local Government Act 1995, the report is confidential and was considered behind closed doors.” 

The City is currently undertaking stakeholder engagement on the Hamersley Public Golf Course Redevelopment Project. Refer to the ‘Your Say Stirling’ page on the City’s website for further information (click here).

This petition is now considered closed.

3 December 2019

Request that the Council support the residents in their unequivocal rejection of Option 1 of the proposed North Beach Jetty Amenity

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council support the residents in their unequivocal rejection of Option 1 (being a toilet on the footpath paved area). Option 2 has minimal support due to the habitat destruction. There is strong resistance to a toilet block at all as there are existing facilities some 800m south at Hamersley Street and 850m to the north at Watermans Bay. Both these and other existing facilities along the coast to Trigg have been done sensitively and are hidden away. Most support was for the old Apex site which even though it may cost more caused much less habitat destruction as highlighted in Option 2. The Apex site has a retained platform some 2.8m by 4.5m with shower and water fountain, wheelchair access and offers direct beach access which the other two options do not. We, the residents, being the most highly rated in the City of Stirling deserve some return and at the same time avoid this visual blight on our magnificent coastline.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 2 December 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11885209).

The Facilities, Projects and Assets Business Unit sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 17 December 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11911908) outlining that the City has recently concluded Community Consultation on this amenity and is currently reviewing the results.  The raw results are available for viewing on the City's website (click here).

A total of 344 people responded to the survey asking whether 'Option 1’ or l' Option 2’ was the preferred location of the North Beach Amenity. Respondents were split with 53% opting for ‘Option 2’ and 47% supporting ‘Option 1.’

Respondents also made 255 comments indicating that they supported neither option. Other comments suggested alternative locations, and questioned the need for the amenities at all, given the proximity to the North Beach Shopping Centre.

Due to the results of the consultation, the City has decided not to proceed with either option, and acknowledges that further locations such as the Old Apex Hall site will be considered when coastal investigations are undertaken in that area in the coming years.

This petition is now considered closed.

3 December 2019

Request that the Council ban the use of Glyphosate within the City of Stirling

“We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the Council ban the use of Glyphosate within the City of Stirling. In March 2015 the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified Glyphosate, commonly known as roundup and found in many weedkillers, as Group 2A – “Probably Carcinogenic to Humans” (Pesticide Carcinogenicity Classifications). Research has indicated that exposure to glyphosate may increase the risk of some cancers. There are several recent successful lawsuits in the USA claiming that exposure to Glyphosate has caused cancer, with thousands to follow suit.

Apart from the risk to humans, it is not disputed that Glyphosate harms the environment including eco-systems, biodiversity, flora and fauna including native wildlife and domestic animals. Many cities, states and countries throughout the world have taken steps to either restrict or ban the use of glyphosate.

Several Melbourne and Sydney councils are considering a ban on Roundup and other products containing glyphosate. Greater contractor compliance to safety precautions, transparency on spraying frequency and increasing signage will not suffice. There is no justification for the use of a herbicide classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans”. Please ban the use of Glyphosate within the City of Stirling as soon as possible.
Thank you.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 2 December 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11885206).

The Parks and Sustainability Team sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 10 March 2020 assuring that the City is committed to the responsible use and reduction of pesticides and implementing a range of chemical free initiatives to manage weeds and pests (internal ECM Document Number 11999966). The City follows the principles of Integrated Pest Management by reducing the reliance on chemicals and only using pesticides and herbicides once all other feasible and reasonable options have been explored. Further information in relation to pests and weeds in the City of Stirling can be found on the City's website (click here).

The Community and Resources Committee considered alternatives in horticultural maintenance used for weed control within the City of Stirling at its meeting held 18 August 2020, and at its meeting held 25 August 2020, Council resolved (Council resolution number 0820/027) as follows:-

That the City CONTINUES to apply Integrated Pest Management techniques for the control of weeds and grass around the base of trees in City parks and reserves.

The full report, including the outcomes of the consultation, is contained within the minutes of the meeting, and is available to view on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

19 November 2019

Request for the Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Lights at the Intersection of Harborne Street, Powis Street and Jon Sanders Drive, Glendalough

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

1. Give full consideration to the need for pedestrian crossing lights to be added to the existing traffic lights at the junction of Harborne Street and Powis Street / Jon Sanders Drive, in view of the fact that:-

a. The intersection currently has no pedestrian crossing lights except for cars turning east from Harborne onto Powis.

b. The intersection is extremely busy and carries more than 44,000 vehicles each week.

c. Drivers frequently drive through the intersection during red lights.

d. Lake Monger Primary School sits on the area at the south eastern side of the intersection and is attended by a significant number of students who live on the north western side of the intersection. Large numbers of young children are required to cross at the lights to attend school.

e. There are a number of elderly and special needs residents living on the north eastern side of the intersection who cross the lights to access bus services and the IGA supermarket.

2. Should the Council agree that there is a need for pedestrian lights, take all reasonable steps to endeavour to install pedestrian lights at the earliest available opportunity."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 20 November 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11840838).

Engineering Services sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 6 December 2019. Copies were also sent to the Mayor, Ward Councillors and the Town of Cambridge (internal ECM Document Number 11908106). The letter advised that the City would undertake further investigations with the Town of Cambridge and Main Roads WA to work towards a potential solution for this intersection, inclusive of both pedestrian safety and traffic flow efficiency improvements.

The City has had discussions with both Main Roads WA and the Town of Cambridge regarding this intersection.  Main Roads WA are currently undertaking traffic modelling for the intersection and are developing potential options that will assist in addressing pedestrian safety concerns, as well as improvements to efficiency of traffic movements.

Options were initially expected to be presented to both Councils for further consideration by the end of May 2020, but the project has been delayed by Main Roads WA due to urgent priorities. The City will continue to liaise with Main Roads WA for this Project.

Main Roads WA has undertaken extensive modelling of various options, and has refined these to just two potential treatments.  Further analysis and negotiation will be required between the City, Main Roads WA and the Town of Cambridge before a preferred treatment is determined.  The City will continue to liaise and provide updates to the lead petitioner regarding the progress of this matter.

Engineering Services contacted the lead petitioner on 20 December 2022 advising that the City has worked with the Town of Cambridge to prepare a suitable design for the upgrade of the intersection, including the requested pedestrian crossing improvements.  In addition, modifications have been considered to the section of Powis Street, between Harborne Street and the Freeway, to improve both safety and efficiency.  A funding submission was formally lodged to the State Government’s Metropolitan Regional Road Group in September 2022 on behalf of both Councils, and the City is now waiting on a response to that submission to determine if external grant funding will be allocated to this project (Internal Document ID 12998670). 

The City and Town of Cambridge made a joint submission to the Metropolitan Regional Road Group (MRRG) for funding of upgrades at the intersection, as well as the Powis Street approach between Harborne Street and the Mitchell Freeway.  The City recently received advice that the grant submission was successful, and that funding would be allocated over two financial years.  Detailed design for the project be undertaken during 2023/2024, with construction activities proposed to be undertaken in 2024/2025.

This petition is now considered closed.

19 November 2019

Request for the Installation of Low Level LED Lighting at Gwelup Reserve Main Oval in the 2020/2021 Financial Year

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council install community low level LED lighting to Gwelup Reserve main oval in the 2020/2021 financial year for general reserve users to utilise during winter as to aid in activation, security, safety and health of non-organised sport reserve users in the seasonal periods of late sunrise and early sunset."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 24 October 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11735011).

The Recreation and Leisure Services Team sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 2 December 2019 outlining the scope of the City's Sports Floodlighting Policy, which allows for the consideration of lighting to be installed at selected reserves for recreation use. The City has been conducting recreational lighting trials at certain reserves which has allowed the City to gain a better understanding of the impacts and considerations of the lighting, and how to best monitor and manage lighting resources. As a result, the City will be undertaking feasibility and design work in order to determine the viability of permanent recreational lighting this financial year. Progress and timing will be independent on the outcomes of the design and cost processes and will be subject to available budgetary resources. It is intended than an outcome will be developed by March 2020.

The feasibility work was completed and a budget submission developed however, the project was not successful in receiving financial resources in the 2020/2021 capital budget process. A new project budget submission has been completed and it will be listed for consideration for the 2021/2022 capital budget.   An outcome will be known following Council’s budget adoption in July 2021.

15 October 2019

Activate Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

1. Create an activated space and destination along Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley for people to use and enjoy, and to return patrons back to the Town Centre. We support the relocation/removal of the public toilet and car bays (adjacent to the Westpac bank) if required, in order to make this place activation occur.

2. We would like our bins and benches replaced/repaired and want to see more trees, flowers and greenery planted to improve the streetscape and laneways along Beaufort Street Mount Lawley.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 15 October 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11697231).

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 21 July 2020, the Committee considered the Mount Lawley Streetscape Study and formed a recommendation to Council. At its meeting held 28 July 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0720/008) as follows:-

1. That Council RECEIVES the community consultation outcomes (Attachment 2) related to the draft Mount Lawley Streetscape Study.

2. That Council ADOPTS the Mount Lawley Streetscape Study and the associated Implementation Plan (Attachment 3).

3. That Council NOTES the allocation of $275,000 within the 2020/2021 budget to deliver short term actions identified in the Mount Lawley Streetscape Study and CONSIDERS additional funding with within subsequent financial years to deliver medium and long term actions.

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 21 July 2020, the Committee also considered the Mount Lawley Town Centre Parking Management Plan and formed a recommendation to Council. At its meeting held 28 July 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0720/009) as follows:-

1. That Council ENDORSES the Mount Lawley Town Centre Parking Management Plan (Attachment 1) and the associated Implementation Plan as outlined within this Report.

2. That Council NOTES the allocation of $350,000 within the 2020/2021 budget to deliver short term actions identified in the Mount Lawley Parking Management Plan and CONSIDERS additional funding within subsequent financial years to deliver medium and long term actions.

This petition is now considered closed.

24 September 2019

Support for a New Local Law to Ban Wheel Clamping within The City of Stirling

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 23 September 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11618817).

Letters were sent to the Minister for Local Government and to the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) regarding the proposed local law (please refer to internal ECM Document Numbers 11908210 and 11908208).

On 18 February 2020, the Western Australia State Government announced that it will ban wheel clamping across Western Australia, with legislation currently being drafted as a matter of priority to end the practice. The new legislation will mean the use of certain vehicle immobilisers, such as wheel clamps, to enforce payment or the collection of parking charges on private property will be banned. The City of Stirling has welcomed the State Government’s announcement to ban wheel clamping across Western Australia.

This petition is now considered closed.

24 September 2019

Request To Refuse DA19/0440 - Change of Use - Personal Care Services

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 23 September 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11637036).

The Development Application is the subject of a report included in the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting to be held 8 October 2019. The Committee will form a recommendation to Council (meeting to be held 15 October 2019) where the final resolution will be made.

At the Planning and Development Committee held 8 October 2019, the Committee recommended that the item be referred to the Council Meeting to be held 15 October 2019 to allow further information to be provided to Councillors. 

At the Council Meeting held 15 October 2019, Council unanimously resolved to refuse the application for a Change of Use from Warehouse and Office to Personal Care Services. The full reasoning for the refusal is available in the minutes of Council Meeting, which can be found here.

This petition is now considered closed.

24 September 2019

Objection to the footpath construction at Bartlett Crescent, Karrinyup, between Stoneham Street and Huntriss Road

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 25 September 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11631631).

The Engineering Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 8 October 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11621970) to advise the construction of the footpath had been placed on hold pending a meeting between community representatives and representatives from the City of Stirling/Council. An on-site meeting was held on 17 October 2019 to discuss the concerns of the residents.

The Engineering Services Business Unit will undertake further consultation with local residents to determine the views of the community and whether construction of the footpath should proceed.

Letters were sent that affected owners and residents on 15 April 2020 seeking feedback on whether construction of the footpath should proceed.

The City is currently considering the comments and feedback provided during the consultation before a decision is made on whether the footpath should proceed.

The Engineering Services Business Unit sent a letter on 23 September 2020 to all respondents to the consultation (internal ECM Document Number 11643130).  The letter advised that the majority of respondents to the consultation were supportive of the proposed footpath, and the construction of the footpath on the northern and western side of Bartlett Crescent would now be proceeding.

This petition is now considered closed.

10 September 2019

ePetition - Save the Seat

"We, the undersigned, submit this ePetition to request that a seat (located in Bercove Lane, Mount Lawley, between the rear boundary fence of 50A Walcott Street, Mount Lawley and the kerb), not be removed. Unfortunately one resident has made a complaint and the City wants us to remove our children's seat. The entire community has the opportunity to show their support for this art piece to remain by signing this ePetition and visiting and enjoying the seat and vegetable garden that is planted on Council land. All of the children in the area have learnt to ride trikes, bikes and boards in this area, creating a friendly community for themselves and parents alike. We don't want all the kids in the area to miss out having this piece of art in their back lane."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 6 September 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11564303).

The City contacted the lead petitioner to advise that the removal of the seat will not be pursued at this time. A news article was published in the Perth Voice on 8 August 2019 noting the City’s decision, adding that the City was currently redrafting its Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law to allow community members to own and activate streets in appropriate locations.

This petition is now considered closed.

10 September 2019

Proposal Piazza within the Mount Lawley Town Centre

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

1. Not reduce the number of public parking bays in the Mount Lawley Town Centre.
2. Not proceed with the 2 July 2019 proposal for a piazza in the western public carpark of the Mount Lawley Town Centre.
3. Not relocate the public toilet in the Mount Lawley Town Centre.
4. That a Mount Lawley Town Square be provided by way of land acquisition.
5. That funds currently approved for the piazza in the City's 2019/2020 budget be set aside for future land acquisition for the purposes of a Town Square."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 13 September 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11588068).

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 21 July 2020, the Committee considered the Mount Lawley Streetscape Study and formed a recommendation to Council. At its meeting held 28 July 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0720/008) as follows:-

1. That Council RECEIVES the community consultation outcomes (Attachment 2) related to the draft Mount Lawley Streetscape Study.

2. That Council ADOPTS the Mount Lawley Streetscape Study and the associated Implementation Plan (Attachment 3).

3. That Council NOTES the allocation of $275,000 within the 2020/2021 budget to deliver short term actions identified in the Mount Lawley Streetscape Study and CONSIDERS additional funding with within subsequent financial years to deliver medium and long term actions.

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 21 July 2020, the Committee also considered the Mount Lawley Town Centre Parking Management Plan and formed a recommendation to Council. At its meeting held 28 July 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0720/009) as follows:-

1. That Council ENDORSES the Mount Lawley Town Centre Parking Management Plan (Attachment 1) and the associated Implementation Plan as outlined within this Report.

2. That Council NOTES the allocation of $350,000 within the 2020/2021 budget to deliver short term actions identified in the Mount Lawley Parking Management Plan and CONSIDERS additional funding within subsequent financial years to deliver medium and long term actions.

This petition is now considered closed.

27 August 2019

Removal of Parking Bays at Intersection of Flora Terrace and Castle Street, North Beach

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council:-

Removes parking bays at the intersection of Flora Terrace and Castle Street, North Beach. One bay on the east side of Flora Terrace and one bay on the north side of Castle Street due to poor visibility and congestion when entering and exiting Castle Street and Flora Terrace."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 22 August 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11501420).

The Engineering Services Business Unit wrote to the the lead petitioner on 5 September 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11559101).  This was preceded by an on-site meeting with the lead petitioner and Mayor Irwin, where the issues of adequate sight lines and the position of parked vehicles were discussed in length.  The City agreed to undertake some alternative works, but not removal of the two car bays.  These works have now been completed.

The petition is now considered closed.

30 July 2019

Opposition to the relocation of the Hamer Park Club Rooms and request for collaborative consultation

We, the undersigned do strongly oppose the proposed relocation of the Hamer Park Clubrooms to Woodsome Street, on the following grounds:-

1. Safety - The proposed relocation introduces significant safety and security risks to the operation of the Mount Lawley Senior High School (MLSHS), and for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists using this area as a thoroughfare.
2. Parking - The proposed relocation will require increased parking facilities, which cannot be provided with the real estate restrictions around the Woodsome Street location.  The current proposal provides for only 12 additional parking bays, however, to cater for the intended utilisation, approximately 150 additional parking bays would be required.
3. Traffic - The proposed relocation will further exacerbate traffic issues in Rookwood, Woodsome, Learoyd, Woodroyd, Frances, Braeside, Ferrar and Thurston Streets. The proposed facilities will also have a detrimental effect on traffic flow through Woodsome Street at peak school drop off and pick up times.
4. Evaluation Process - The City of Stirling has failed to provide sufficient information for community review, and in the opinion of the undersigned, has failed to demonstrate that a sound evaluation process has occurred.

We, the undersigned:-

a. Support the upgrade of both the Hamer Park and Moyle Pavilion clubroom facilities. However, we do not support the proposed relocation of the Hamer Park clubrooms to Woodsome Street.

b. Request that before any decisions are made on the development, the City adopts a more collaborative community consultation process with all stakeholders in the project, including local residents, the MLSHS, Sports’ Clubs and Park users; and possibly include the formation of a working group comprised of representatives of stakeholder groups.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 29 July 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11429391).

The Recreation and Leisure Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 7 August 2019 providing an update of the project status. This update included details of the community consultation undertaken to-date and advised that the City was continuing to consolidate and analyse the information received. Information on the Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval Building Redevelopment Project can be found on the City's website (click here). Further updates will be provided when they become available (internal ECM Document Number 11445096).

The results from the stakeholder engagement in relation to the Moyle Pavilion redevelopment at Inglewood oval was included within a report to the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 3 September 2019, and the Minutes of that meeting can be viewed on the City’s website (click here).

The Committee formed a recommendation which was considered by Council at its meeting held 10 September 2019.

At its meeting held 10 September 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0919/019) to endorse the concept design and location for the redevelopment of Moyle Pavilion for the purpose of progressing it to detailed design and documentation. The full Council resolution can be found within the Council Minutes and can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council’s resolution (Council Resolution Number 0919/019), the City has conducted further community consultation and explored alternative options in close proximity to the existing Hamer Park Clubroom. A report considering the feedback received during the consultation period, on the Hamer Park Clubrooms component of the project, will be the subject of a report to Council.

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council resolution number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.
2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council’s resolution to endorse ‘Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email. The concept design was also emailed to the community and is available to view on the City’s website (click here).

Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are expected to be complete in July 2020.

The petition is now considered closed.

2 July 2019

Request for approval for parking proposal at Victory Life Centre

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 5 July 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11329667).

At its meeting held 2 July 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0719/004) to approve the application for Additions to Place of Worship (Amendment to DA18/0105) at Lot 34, House Number 1, Neil Street, Osborne Park subject to a number of conditions. The full resolution and list of conditions can be viewed within the 2 July 2019 Council Minutes on the City's website (click here). The Development Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 16 July 2019 noting the resolution of Council (internal ECM Document Number 11366200).

This petition is now considered closed.

2 July 2019

ePetition - Request for approval for parking proposal at Victory Life Centre

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 5 July 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11306752).

At its meeting held 2 July 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0719/004) to approve the application for Additions to Place of Worship (Amendment to DA18/0105) at Lot 34, House Number 1, Neil Street, Osborne Park subject to a number of conditions. The full resolution and list of conditions can be viewed within the 2 July 2019 Council Minutes on the City's website (click here). The Development Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 16 July 2019 noting the resolution of Council (internal ECM Document Number 11366571).

This petition is now considered closed.

11 June 2019

Support for the advertised Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval Redevelopment

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council endorses the advertised Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval Building Redevelopment Plan as we believe it is the best solution for many current problems within the site.

We support the Building Redevelopment Plan because it resolves many long-standing issues associated with a mixture of community and sporting interests.

At the same time, the Site Plan provides a positive way forward for the whole community.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 11 June 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11239280).

The Recreation and Leisure Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 7 August 2019 providing an update of the project status. This update included details of the community consultation undertaken to-date and advised that the City was continuing to consolidate and analyse the information received. Information on the Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval Building Redevelopment Project can be found on the City's website(click here). Further updates will be provided when they become available (internal ECM Document Number 11445111).

The results from the stakeholder engagement in relation to the Moyle Pavilion redevelopment at Inglewood oval was included within a report to the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 3 September 2019, and the Minutes of that meeting can be viewed on the City’s website, click here to view).

The Committee formed a recommendation which was considered by Council at its meeting held 10 September 2019.

At its meeting held 10 September 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0919/019) to endorse the concept design and location for the redevelopment of Moyle Pavilion for the purpose of progressing it to detailed design and documentation. The full Council resolution can be found within the Council Minutes and can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council’s resolution (Council Resolution Number 0919/019), the City has conducted further community consultation and explored alternative options in close proximity to the existing Hamer Park Clubroom. A report considering the feedback received during the consultation period, on the Hamer Park Clubrooms component of the project, will be the subject of a report to Council.

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council resolution number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.
2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council's resolution to endorse Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email. The concept design was also emailed to the community and is available to view on the City's website (click here).

Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are expected to be complete in July 2020.

The petition is now considered closed.

14 May 2019

Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval Building Redevelopment

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council:-

Provide further information addressing the below concerns;

Hold a community consultation session allowing the City of Stirling representative to explain the proposed development to concerned residents; and

Extend the community consultation period to a minimum of four weeks, post the Ratepayer community consultation session.

Postponement of the decision is required because:-

1. The community consultation period of 3.5 weeks is insufficient and also coincides with the Easter holiday period.
2. There was insufficient notification of the community consultation period. Many residents have not, in fact, received any notification.
3. No community consultation session (inviting residents/ratepayers) has been scheduled by the City of Stirling, which for a significant development proposal should be held.
4. Safety - Insufficient information has been provided by the City of Stirling on how the increased safety risks associated with an increased traffic load, and reduced visibility through Woodsome Street, is to be mitigated. The pedestrian safety and impaired traffic flow through this area of Woodsome Street are currently significant concerns of local residents, and parents of students. The proposed development does not appear to address these risks.
5. Insufficient information has been provided by the City of Stirling to enable residents to adequately evaluate the further influencing factors that have led to this proposed development. The factors include:-

a. Traffic - No traffic study report has been made available for review, nor clearly stated that a traffic study has been performed;

b. Parking - No traffic movement and parking demand reports have been made available, nor clearly stated that a study has been performed;

c. Noise - No noise study report has been made available for review, nor clearly stated that a noise study has been performed;

d. Amenities - Insufficient detail has been provided of the proposed amenities within the new development;

e. Capital Estimates - No budgetary information has been provided for the proposed development, nor other alternatives considered; and

f. Environmental - The proposed development results in the removal of several established trees. No information has been provided that details the environmental consideration given to the proposed location.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 14 May 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11138668).

At the Council meeting held 14 May 2019, the Mayor announced (in part):-

"The public consultation process is still being completed for the Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval redevelopment project. The survey closed on Sunday 12 May 2019 - after being extended for a further two weeks. Two community information sessions are being delivered on Wednesday 22 May 2019 and Thursday 23 May 2019 respectively. These sessions will offer a further opportunity for the community to talk directly with the City to gain any further information, to discuss their concerns and to provide feedback.

Following these two information sessions, the community will also be given the opportunity to provide comments via an online feedback form.

The Recreation and Leisure Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 7 August 2019 providing an update of the project status. This update included details of the community consultation undertaken to-date and advised that the City was continuing to consolidate and analyse the information received. Information on the Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval Building Redevelopment Project can be found on the City's website(click here). Further updates will be provided when they become available (internal ECM Document Number 11445096).

The results from the stakeholder engagement in relation to the Moyle Pavilion redevelopment at Inglewood oval was included within a report to the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 3 September 2019, and the Minutes of that meeting can be viewed on the City’s website click here.

The Committee formed a recommendation which was considered by Council at its meeting held 10 September 2019.

At its meeting held 10 September 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0919/019) to endorse the concept design and location for the redevelopment of Moyle Pavilion for the purpose of progressing it to detailed design and documentation. The full Council resolution can be found within the Council Minutes and can be viewed on the City's website(click here).

Following Council's resolution (Council Resolution Number 0919/019), the City has conducted further community consultation and explored alternative options in close proximity to the existing Hamer Park Clubroom. A report considering the feedback received during the consultation period, on the Hamer Park Clubrooms component of the project, will be the subject of a report to Council.

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council resolution number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSE Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.
2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council’s resolution to endorse ‘Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email. The concept design was also emailed to the community and is available to view on the City's website (click here).

Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are expected to be complete in July 2020.

The petition is now considered closed.

14 May 2019

Request for Traffic Calming Measures on Castleton Street, Balcatta

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council install speed reducing and traffic calming measures on Castleton Street, Balcatta. Castleton Street is frequently used as a short cut to other, more significant roads and vehicles often do this at a higher speed than local traffic putting pedestrian safety at risk. We, local residents, would like to see chicanes installed to slow traffic and improve safety.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 3 May 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11092127).

The Engineering Design Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner to advise that the City has carried out an assessment against the criteria for traffic calming (internal ECM Document Number 11201346). The letter advised that the review of the traffic volume, operational speed and the reported number of crashes along Castletom Street does not warrant traffic calming in this instance.

This petition is now considered closed.

16 April 2019

Request for Additional Parking at the Woodlands Village Shopping Centre

Governance sent acknowledgements to the lead petitioner on 11 April 2019 by mail (internal ECM Document Number 11020217) and by email (internal ECM Document Number 11020246).

On 15 May 2019, the Compliance Team wrote to the lead petitioner to confirm that the matter had been investigated by the City and that the business operating as '3Sheets on the Lake' is compliant with the City's development approvals. Therefore the City cannot request additional car parking bays as the landowner/business owner is compliant with the development standards (internal ECM Document Number 11136016).

This petition is now considered closed.

26 March 2019

Proposed Traffic Changes to Second Avenue and Carrington Street, Mount Lawley

"We, the undersigned, have viewed the plans for the proposed traffic management works and have concerns regarding hazards, risks and increased traffic created by the works at other intersections including Carrington Street and First/Fourth Avenues, as well as concerns regarding the risk of increased traffic on nearby streets.

We, the undersigned, support the immediate installation of second stop sign within a small traffic island on Second Avenue either side of the Carrington Street intersection.

We, the undersigned, ask the City of Stirling to undertake a wider traffic study within the area bounded by Walcott Street, Beaufort Street, Central Avenue, Railway Parade, Lord Street and Walcott Street to provide long term, integrated solutions to residents' concerns."

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 28 March 2019 (internal ECM Document Number10962025). The lead petitioner was also advised that the matter in relation to the management works on Carrington Street, Mount Lawley would be considered at the Community and Resources Committee meeting to be held 2 April 2019 (click here to view the Committee Agenda).

At its meeting held 2 April 2019, the Committee provided the following recommendation, which was subsequently resolved at the Council meeting held 16 April 2019 (Council Resolution Number 0419/004) as follows:-

"That the City DEVELOPS alternative treatments for the intersection of Carrington Street and Second Avenue, and Carrington Street and First Avenue, Mount Lawley and UNDERTAKES further consultation in relation to those treatments (including letters to the affected community as well as a further community meeting)."

The Engineering Design team met with a representative group of residents (on Wednesday 24 April at 2.30pm) to discuss concerns and potential options. It was agreed to hold another public meeting (to be held in early June) to better inform residents of the potential treatments for the intersection of Carrington Street and Second Avenue, and then undertake further consultation with the wider community in mid-late June to determine the preferred treatment.

The City has undertaken extensive consultation with the community, including a public information session on 6 June 2019, and has received many responses in regards to the preferred treatment for the two Carrington Street intersections.  The City has collated the results from the community consultation and a report was submitted to the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 6 August 2019.

The Committee made a recommendation, and subsequently at its meeting held 13 August 2019 Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0819/008), that the item be referred to the Community and Resources Committee meeting to be held 3 September 2019 to allow community representation at the meeting.

The Committee formed a recommendation which was considered by Council at its meeting held 10 September 2019.

At its meeting held 10 September 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0919/011) to endorse the construction of a raised intersection platform at the intersection of Carrington Street and First Avenue, Mount Lawley and at the intersection of Carrington Street and Second Avenue, Mount Lawley.  The performances of the intersection treatments will be monitored by the City over the first 24 months after installation in relation to speed and safety, and evaluate the need for any further modification. The full Council resolution can be found within the Council Minutes and can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

This petition is now considered closed.

26 March 2019

Request to not remove Terry Tyzack's name from the Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre

"We, the undersigned, are extremely disappointed that new Councillor Suzanne Migdale has called for the removal of Mr Tyzack's name noting this issue has been settled previously by Council on more than one occasion.

Mr Tyzack is the City's longest serving Councillor, serving for more than 35 years. The aquatic centre bearing his name fittingly overlooks Yokine Reserve which Mr Tyzack successfully led to the creation of by leading a campaign to close the rubbish tip on the land."

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 28 March 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 10962024).

The Recreation and Leisure Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner to advise that the 'Stirling Leisure Centre Rebranding' report presented to the 26 March 2019 Council meeting was withdrawn (internal ECM Document Number 11006380). The letter further advised that no further action will be undertaken at this time.

This petition is now considered closed.

12 March 2019

Request to Amend the Careniup Swamp Reserve Draft Development and Management Plan

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council amend the Careniup Swamp Reserve Draft Development and Management Plans prior to the Plans being voted on and passed by Council.

Major and numerous concerns have been raised about the Draft Plans by many in the local community on environmental, safety, lifestyle and aesthetic grounds.

Our aim is to preserve and maintain this unique and naturally beautiful wetlands and community-level reserve for the local and wider community. We submit this petition with much local knowledge and with conservation values of the reserve in mind. Specific amendments include:-

1. Remove the east-west island crossing through the central portion of the reserve, including the pedestrian bridge, concrete path along the island and culvert crossing.

2. Include the recommissioning of the water fountain in the lake on the western side of the reserve near the junction of Willow Bank Entrance and Water Crest Gardens.

3. Remove the new concrete footpath planned for the rear of the western lake.

4. Remove future concrete paths that link up with the existing perimeter path, immediately in front of existing homes.

5. Maintain the timber retaining walls on the western side along Water Crest Gardens.

6. Amend the Reserve name to Careniup Wetlands Reserve.

7. Retain the pole-top lighting on the western side of the reserve along the Water Crest Gardens footpath and upgrade to ensure compliance with Australian Standards.

8. Remove the planned public toilet facility.

9. Return the secret garden to its natural environmental state, including eradicating ‘morning glory’ and all noxious weeds from the wetland reserve."

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 15 March 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 10907156).

The Parks and Sustainability Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner to advise that the matter would be considered by the Community and Resources Committee to be held Tuesday 2 April 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 10977311).

The Community and Resources Committee provided provided a recommendation to Council and at its meeting held 16 April 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0419/005 as follows:-

1. That Council ENDORSES a change to the reserve name from Careniup Swamp Reserve to Careniup Wetlands Reserve and the consequential title change to the Management Plan.

2. That Council REQUESTS further changes be made to the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan, to further prioritise the proposed capital works.

3. That Council NOTES the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan will be referred to the City's Design Review Panel for comment.

4. That the modified Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan be SUBMITTED to a future meeting of the Community and Resources Committee for endorsement, prior to supplementary public consultation (round 2).

The minutes of the Council meeting held 16 April 2019 can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

The Parks and Sustainability Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner to advise that the draft management plan was presented to the Design Review Panel on 4 July 2019. Recommendations and comments from the Panel are currently being assessed for inclusion into the draft management plan for consideration at the next meeting of the Environment Advisory Group scheduled to be held 16 September 2019. Following this, a report will be presented to the Community and Resources Committee (internal ECM Document Number 11453017).

The draft management plan was referred to the City's Design Review Panel and the Environmental Advisory Group for comment. Considering the feedback received, the City amended the draft Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plane. A report seeking endorsement for a second round of public consultation is the subject of a report to Council.

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and its meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/011) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES the revised Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan for the purpose of supplementary public consultation (round 2) with additions including a date. 
2. That a further report be PRESENTED to Council on the outcomes of the second round of the consultation."

The complete minutes of the 11 February 2020 Council meeting, including the full report, can be found in the City's website (click here).

The City will consult with the public between April and May 2020 on the revised Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan. At the conclusion of the public consultation, the City will review the responses received and a report will be presented to the Community and Resources Committee for consideration.

The Community and Resources Committee considered a report at its 10 November 2020 meeting containing the outcomes of the second round of community consultation.  The Committee formed a recommendation to Council to consider. 

At its meeting held 17 November 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 1120/012) as follows:-

1. That Council NOTES the results of the second round of public consultation on the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan.
2. That Council ADOPTS the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan with the option for the removal of the Secret Garden zone and restoration as a conservation area (Option 3).
3. That Council makes APPLICATION for the use of cash-in-lieu funding to the Minister for Lands.
4. That Careniup Wetlands Reserve be DESIGNATED in the Dog Area Control Policy – “on-leash dog exercise area” subject to the statutory requirements of the policy being met.
5. That the Careniup Wetlands Reserve be DESIGNATED a “cat prohibited area” in the City of Stirling Keeping and Control of Cats Local Law 1999 – Schedule 1 and that the amendment be considered at the next review of the local law in 2021.
6. That the Careniup Island be DESIGNATED a wildlife refuge and the maintenance island crossing be designed in such a way to prevent general access to the public.

This petition is now considered closed.

26 February 2019

Request to Halt Underground Power on Learoyd Street, Mount Lawley

The State Underground Power Programme (SUPP) has approved undergrounding of the normal distribution lines on Learoyd Street, Mount Lawley, to achieve a positive impact on the streetscape. Western Power and State Treasury developed the parameters for undergrounding of power and subsequently transmission lines have been exempt from undergrounding since the inception of the SUPP. The transmission lines represent a greater negative impact on the streetscape relative to the normal distribution lines, adversely effecting property values.

We, the undersigned, request that the undergrounding of the normal distribution lines along Learoyd Street, Mount Lawley does not proceed, given that undergrounding of the transmission lines will not occur.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 26 February 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 10829892).

The Engineering Design Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 15 March 2019 to advise that the City considers that residents along Learoyd Street will received the same benefits from the State Underground Power Program as residents in other streets. The letter further advised that the current arrangements will remain in place (internal ECM Document Number 10910095).

Further to this, at its meeting held 26 February 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0219/143) as follows:-

• "That the City WRITES to the Hon. Mr David Templeman (Minister for Local Government), the Hon. Mr Bill Johnston (Minister for Energy), and Mr Simon Millman (Member for Mount Lawley) regarding the escalating costs that the State Government have passed on to the ratepayers of Menora.
• That the City WRITES to the Hon. Mr Bill Johnston (Minister for Energy) seeking a meeting to discuss Council's concerns with the criteria used to adopt project areas under the State Underground Power Program and to consider options to develop a more equitable Program in future years.
• That the City of Stirling WRITES to the State Government seeking a further 10% contribution to the project as an offset for the additional increase in cost due to changes in the Australian Standards administered by Western Power."

At its meeting held 26 March 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0319/049) as follows:-

“That the City WRITES to the WALGA State Council, and the North Metropolitan Zone Committee, and cc’s all metropolitan Local Governments, with a recommendation to advocate that the State Government engage with the sector and other stakeholders to review the State Underground Power Program prior to the commencement of Round 7, for the following reasons:-

a. The program is becoming an unacceptable cost burden on residents; and

b. Changes made to the program before Round 6, resulting in a bidding war between local governments, have disadvantaged many communities and local governments and do not adequately take into consideration factors such as service reliability.”

This petition is now considered closed.

12 February 2019

Requesting community consultation relating to concerns with traffic issues on Clifton Crescent, Mount Lawley

"We, the undersigned do respectfully request that the Council organise community consultation for local residents to discuss their concerns about traffic issues on Clifton Crescent, Mount Lawley with Councillors and the Engineering Design team.

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 22 January 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 10687255).

The Engineering Design Business Unit wrote to advise the lead petitioner on 20 February 2019 that the City will be undertaking a revised traffic count survey of this area. The lead petitioner was also advised that following completion of the survey and assessment of the data the City will inform them of the results approximately May 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 10809027).

The City has recently received updated traffic and crash statistics for this road and is currently reviewing and assessing the data.

The Engineering Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 18 July 2019 to advise that a review of most recent data shows a general reduction in traffic volume and reduction of crash statistics along the length of Clifton Crescent. Traffic management measures along this road are therefore not being considered at this stage, but the City will continue to monitor this road (Internal ECM Document Number 11375925).

This petition is now considered closed.

2 October 2018

Community Garden - Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club

"We request the City to support the establishment of a thriving community garden within the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club lease area.

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council:-

1. Facilitate the establishment of a community garden;
2. Ideally, facilitate the establishment of a community garden within the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club's lease area (Stancliffe Street, Mount Lawley) to gain mutual benefit of resources.

After many attempts to identify a location for a community garden in the area, a suitable site has been found within the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club lease area. It is large, flat and has access to water and many Club facilities and infrastructure including parking and meeting rooms. The garden would bring extra members and activity to the Club."

(This petition was submitted in the form of a hard copy petition as well as an ePetition.)

Governance sent an email to the lead petitioner in relation to the acknowledgement and closure of the ePetition on 2 October 2018 (internal ECM Document Number 10253559).

Governance sent a further email to the lead petitioner on 2 October 2018 acknowledging that the City had also received the hard copy petition (internal ECM Document Number 10253559).

The Parks and Sustainability Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 10 October 2018 advising that the City will provide an update on assessment progress within six weeks of the completed application being received (internal ECM Document Number 10281098).

A report is included in the Community and Resources Committee agenda for 27 November 2018 to consider potential community garden sites for community consultation.

The Parks and Sustainability Business Unit emailed the lead petitioner on 16 November 2018 to advise the City has received a community garden application and the report is available on the City's website at the following link:- https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/your-city/about-council/council-meetings/minutes-and-agendas.

At its meeting held on 24 December 2018 Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 1218/006) as follows:-

1. That community consultation be APPROVED for a proposed community garden at the Portion of Lot 7366, 1 Stancliffe Street, Mount Lawley (currently within the leased area of the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club) site.

2. That a report be PRESENTED to Council on the outcomes of community consultation.

Community consultation commenced on 22 February 2019 and concludes on 22 March 2019. An onsite information session was held with the community on 9 March 2019 at the Inglewood Bowls Club. Following the outcomes of the community consultation, a report was be presented to the 7 May 2019 Community and Resources Committee meeting.

At its meeting held 14 May 2019, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0519/005) as follows:-

"1. That Council ENDORSES the Inglewood Community Garden application.

2. That Council EXCISES the proposed site from the Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club leased area.

3. That Council CONSIDERS listing $20,000 of capital seed funding in the 2019/2020 budget for the development of the Community Garden at Inglewood Bowling and Sports Club site

This petition is now considered closed.

2 October 2018

Request to Reject Proposed Local Development Plan Inglewood

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council:-

Reject the proposed Local Development Plan - House Number 2A, Walter Road West, Inglewood and House Number 150, Dundas Road, Inglewood with the main areas of objection being (but not limited to):-

1. The bulk and scale of the buildings proposed being excessive.
2. Limited detail provided regarding the building facades in terms of articulation, overlooking, potential for overshadowing etc. given the significant frontage and boundaries to major roads, parks and neighbouring residential to the east.
3. Limited commitment to and retention of the significant, mature vegetation presently on the property.
4. No guidance as to the sitting of the various land uses proposed and the various off-site impacts that they may have.
5. No justification as to the location of the road intersections nor the anticipated volumes of traffic that may be generated by the development.
6. Insufficient justification for the Local Development Plan and inadequate consultation with the community given the scale and importance of the site as a gateway to Inglewood."

Governance sent an acknowledgement letter to the lead petitioner on 4 October 2018 (internal ECM Document Number 10254592).

The local development plan is currently being advertised, concluding on 9 October 2018 (internal ECM Document Number 10166658)

Summary of submissions received to date (2 October 2018) was sent to the applicant to address (internal ECM Document Number 10264048). A summary of all submissions will be sent to the applicant to address on 10 October, once advertising has officially concluded.

The comments in relation to the location of road intersections and anticipated traffic volumes have been raised with the applicant and subsequently they will be providing a traffic report (internal ECM Document Number 10259301) within the following weeks.

In terms of the justification for the Local Development Plan, the City’s Local Planning Policy 4.5 – Private Institution Design Guidelines, requires the preparation of a Local Development Plan. As per Section 47(d) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, consent is currently being sought from the Chairman of the WAPC (internal ECM Document Number 10259268).

The comments in the petition will be addressed as part of the future report to Council for determination. The City will contact the lead petitioner once the report has been prepared to advise the date of the meeting and again following determination of the item, and this date will be included here.

A summary of submissions was sent to the applicant on 10 October 2018 and a response was received in relation to each submission on 16 October 2018 (internal ECM Document Number 10303384). An amended Local Development Plan was received on 14 November 2018 and is being circulated to the relevant business units for their comment (internal ECM Document Number 1046318). This information being assessed by the City’s officers.

A traffic report was provided on 12 November 2018 (internal ECM Document Number 10464042) and is with Engineering for comments.

At its meeting held 12 February 2019, Council resolved to approve the Local Development subject to a number of conditions - refer to the Council Minutes for the full Council resolution (Council Resolution Number 0219/004):-

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/getattachment/your-city/about-council/council-and-committee-meetings/minutes-and-agendas/ordinary-council-meeting/2019/february/council-meeting-12-february-2019/12-february-2019-cnl-minutes.pdf

Development Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 15 February 2019 notifying him of Council’s resolution (Internal reference ECM Doc Number 10810748).

This petition is now considered closed.

6 November 2018

Objection to the proposed development application of a Child Care Centre at 366 Main Street, Balcatta

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 5 November 2018 (internal ECM Document Number 10383156).

Development Services responded to the lead petitioner via email on 20 November 2018 (internal ECM Document Number 10450883). The email response acknowledged receipt of the petition and advised that the City is unable to cease to assess the development application as requested and that the application would continue to be assessed in accordance with the relevant planning framework. The email further advised that should the application be required to be determined by Council, all adjoining owners and occupants who submitted comments on the application will be advised of when the application will be referred to Council for consideration accordingly.

At its meeting held 12 February 2019, Council resolved to approve the application for the child care premises subject to a number of conditions - refer to the Council Minutes for the full Council resolution (Council Resolution Number 0219/005):-

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/getattachment/your-city/about-council/council-and-committee-meetings/minutes-and-agendas/ordinary-council-meeting/2019/february/council-meeting-12-february-2019/12-february-2019-cnl-minutes.pdf 

Development Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 18 February 2019 notifying him of Council’s resolution (Internal reference ECM Doc Number 10796827).

This petition is now considered closed.