Ordinary Council - 28 Apr 2026

Article-worthy topics

• Council funded local sponsorships and donations
  Approved $3,052 sponsorship for the Randwick TAFE Screen and Media 2026 film screening and awards night; donated plants and funding to Coogee Public School, Clovelly Childcare Centre, Randwick High School and Botany Randwick Rotary Club; and waived $2,166.50 in Prince Henry Centre fees for a community menopause event.
  Provides direct support to local schools, community groups and events.

Key decisions

• Council funded local sponsorships and donations
  Approved $3,052 sponsorship for the Randwick TAFE Screen and Media 2026 film screening and awards night; donated plants and funding to Coogee Public School, Clovelly Childcare Centre, Randwick High School and Botany Randwick Rotary Club; and waived $2,166.50 in Prince Henry Centre fees for a community menopause event.
  Provides direct support to local schools, community groups and events.
• Memorial process approved for Bondi terror attack victims with local ties
  Council will consult on a suitable memorial at Maroubra Beach for Dan Elkayam and may include other victims from the local government area, subject to family agreement and Council approvals.
  Creates a local commemorative space for families, friends and the wider community.
• Urgent action on unauthorised Coogee Beach event
  Council resolved to investigate a publicly advertised event at Coogee Beach on 3 May 2026, monitor for environmental or community impacts, notify NSW Police, and seek assistance from the NSW Premier, Police Minister and Attorney General.
  May affect beach use, public safety, environmental protection and event compliance.
• Off-leash dog area proposal advanced at Latham Park Lower
  Council endorsed a fenced partial off-leash dog area at Latham Park Lower, Henning Avenue, South Coogee, for community consultation, and did not support Gollan Park as an off-leash location.
  Residents near South Coogee will be able to comment on proposed dog recreation changes.
• Community land plan adopted
  Council adopted the Plan of Management for Community Land - Council Owned and Crown Reserves and will provide the final version to Crown Lands.
  Guides future use, management and capital works for community land and reserves.
• Public Art Guidelines and Disability Inclusion Action Plan sent to exhibition
  Council approved draft Public Art Guidelines for public exhibition and endorsed the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 for exhibition, with added commitments on accessible communication, annual reporting and continued budget and employment improvements.
  Residents will be able to provide feedback on future public art and disability inclusion priorities.
• Kingsford planning agreement endorsed
  Council endorsed entering into a Voluntary Planning Agreement for 16-18 Rainbow Street, Kingsford, with authority for minor drafting changes before execution.
  This supports planning outcomes tied to a local development site in Kingsford.
• Draft 2026-27 budget and operational plan progressed
  Council endorsed the draft 2026-27 Operational Plan and Budget for public exhibition, continued a 12-month trial waiving some venue hire fees for eligible local community groups up to $25,000, and requested a June 2026 report on Randwick Stables repair options and costs.
  Residents can comment on next year’s spending, fees and service priorities.

Important topics

• Micromobility regulatory reform submission
  Council endorsed a draft submission to Transport for NSW on Micromobility Sharing Scheme regulatory reform.
  Could influence future rules for shared e-bikes and similar transport services.
• Heffron Centre parking remains unchanged
  After reviewing consultation and parking occupancy results, Council noted that current parking arrangements at the Heffron Centre carpark will stay the same.
  Users of the Heffron Centre should expect no immediate parking changes.
• Welcome to Country support reaffirmed
  Council unanimously condemned booing of First Nations Elders at ANZAC Day services and reaffirmed the place of Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country at commemorations.
  Signals Council’s stance on respectful conduct at civic events and ceremonies.
• Easter street banners report requested
  Council asked for a report by October 2026 on possible annual Easter street banners, including coverage, timing near ANZAC Day and design.
  May lead to future seasonal street decorations across the area.
• Energy affordability advocacy
  Council resolved to write to state and federal leaders calling for stronger action on energy security and affordability, including support for solar, batteries, EV charging and bill relief.
  Advocacy may support future household cost-of-living and clean energy measures.

Resident impacts

• Public exhibition periods are coming for the draft 2026-27 budget, Public Art Guidelines and Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030.
• South Coogee residents will have a chance to comment on a proposed fenced off-leash dog area at Latham Park Lower.
• Users of Coogee Beach may see compliance action or monitoring in relation to an unauthorised event on 3 May 2026.
• Eligible local community groups may continue to access waived fees for some community centres, halls and library meeting rooms during the trial period.
• No change was made to parking arrangements at the Heffron Centre carpark.

Places affected

• Coogee Beach (beach)
  Urgent business about an unauthorised event and possible compliance action.
• Maroubra Beach (beach)
  Proposed location for a memorial for Bondi terror attack victims with local ties.
• 16-18 Rainbow Street, Kingsford (development site)
  Voluntary Planning Agreement endorsed.
• Latham Park Lower, Henning Avenue, South Coogee (park)
  Proposed fenced partial off-leash dog area to go to consultation.
• Gollan Park, South Coogee (park)
  Not supported as an off-leash dog area.
• Heffron Centre (facility)
  Parking arrangements reviewed and left unchanged.
• Prince Henry Centre (community venue)
  Fees waived for a community event.
• Randwick Stables (building)
  Further report requested on repair costs and options.

Next steps

• Publicly exhibit the draft 2026-27 Operational Plan and Budget and return results to Council
  Before final budget adoption in 2026
• Undertake community consultation on the proposed fenced off-leash dog area at Latham Park Lower
  Next stage following this meeting
• Exhibit the draft Public Art Guidelines and bring back a final adoption report
  After public exhibition
• Exhibit the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 and return a final draft incorporating feedback
  After public exhibition
• Consult with the victim's family and identify, design and install a memorial at Maroubra Beach subject to approvals
  Future officer action
• Prepare a report on Randwick Stables repair options, costs and funding prospects
  June 2026 Council meeting
• Prepare a report on annual Easter street banners
  By the October 2026 Council meeting
• Report on feasibility of reduced DRLC family entry and Learn to Swim fees for concession card holders
  No later than December 2026

Extracted minutes text

This is of the Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 28 April 2026 MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 28 APRIL 2026 AT 7.12PM Present: The Mayor, Councillor D Parker (Central Ward) Central Ward - Councillors D Gordon & D Rosenfeld East Ward - Councillors M Asgari, C Martin & M Wilson North Ward - Councillors C Hamilton, A Magner & C Willington (Deputy Mayor) South Ward - Councillors B Burst, N D’Souza & D Said West Ward - Councillors A Hay, A Luxford & P Veitch Officers Present: General Manager Mr R Brownlee Director City Planning Ms M Bishop Director City Services Mr T Clarke Director Community & Culture Ms K Anderson Director Corporate Services Mr J Frangoples...