Council Briefing - 12 May 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Council approves Safe Trading Site at Frame Court Carpark
  Council has backed a designated trading site in Leederville and handed the CEO powers to run it.
  The decision may change how a public carpark is used and could affect local traders, parking and visitation.
• Event sponsorship funding approved, including $20,000 for Revelation film festival
  Council has signed off on its 2026/27 event sponsorship program, with the Revelation Perth International Film Festival receiving $20,000.
  Public money is being directed to local events and cultural programming that residents may attend or benefit from.
• Rates strategy goes out for public comment
  Council has proposed differential rates and minimum payments for 2026/27 and will seek submissions from ratepayers.
  The decision sets the process for future property rates and could affect household and business bills.

Decisions

• Safe Trading Site approved at Frame Court Carpark
  Council approved establishing a designated Safe Trading Site at the proposed location and authorised the CEO to administer and enforce its operation.
  May affect trader access, parking arrangements and management of a public carpark in Leederville.
• 2026/27 event sponsorship approved
  Council approved event sponsorship funding for selected events, including $20,000 for the Revelation Perth International Film Festival Inc. The recommendation was clarified so Council was approving grant funding, not in-kind support.
  Supports local events and community activity, with some public funds allocated to event delivery.
• Amended Investment Policy adopted
  Council adopted the amended Investment Policy after advertising it for public comment.
  Sets how the City manages public money and financial risk.
• Christmas lights installation tender accepted
  Council noted the tender evaluation outcome and accepted The Factory Australia Pty Ltd for RFT CB541/2026 Christmas Lights Installation.
  Affects delivery of seasonal public lighting and associated contractor spending.
• Draft Local Area Traffic Management Policy approved for consultation
  Council approved the draft Local Area Traffic Management Policy for community consultation and authorised administration to advertise it.
  Residents may have an opportunity to comment on future traffic calming and road management priorities.
• Differential rating strategy advertised
  Council agreed to advertise its intention to levy differential rates and minimum payments for 2026/27 and invited submissions from electors and ratepayers.
  May affect future property rates for residential, vacant, other and short-term rental properties.
• Long Term Financial Plan adopted
  Council adopted the Long Term Financial Plan 2026/27 to 2035/36.
  Provides the forward financial framework for City services, capital works and borrowing decisions.
• Partial acquisition of Lot 807 authorised
  Council authorised acquisition of 1/12 of Lot 807 from Catalina Regional Council for nil consideration and authorised the Mayor and CEO to execute the transfer.
  Changes City-held land interests and may affect future public asset planning.

Discussion

• Planning conditions for a development at Vincent Street, Alfonso Street and Camelia Street
  The meeting excerpt records parking, bicycle parking and construction management requirements tied to a development, including 95 formal bays, 28 informal overflow bays, 11 short-term and 23 long-term bicycle spaces, and a Construction Management Plan.
  Relevant to nearby residents and visitors because it affects site access, parking supply and construction impacts.
• Financial statements received
  Council received the financial statements for the month ended 31 March 2026.
  Routine financial reporting, but it confirms the City’s monthly financial oversight.
• Payments for March 2026 noted
  Council received the list of accounts paid under delegated authority, including EFT/payroll of $11,775,138.54 and direct debits of $416,293.14.
  Shows the scale of monthly operating expenditure, though it was not a new spending approval.
• Investment report noted
  Council noted the investment statistics for the month ended 31 March 2026.
  Routine treasury oversight affecting how public funds are managed.

Impacts

• New Safe Trading Site operations may affect local parking and trader activity at Frame Court Carpark, Leederville.
• Event sponsorship funding supports community and cultural activities, including a funded film festival.
• Traffic policy consultation may influence future street management and local road safety measures.
• Rate proposals and minimum payments could affect future 2026/27 property bills.
• The Christmas lights contract may influence seasonal public amenity and council spending.
• Planning requirements in the excerpt may affect parking, bicycle access and construction disruption near the development site.

Places

• Frame Court Carpark (carpark)
  Approved location for the Safe Trading Site.
• Leederville (suburb)
  Area affected by the Safe Trading Site decision.
• Vincent Street (street)
  Mentioned in development parking/access conditions.
• Alfonso Street (street)
  Mentioned in development parking/access conditions.
• Camelia Street (street)
  Mentioned in development parking/access conditions.
• North Perth (suburb)
  Location of the worship-place planning item listed in the agenda excerpt.
• Lot 807 (land parcel)
  Subject of the partial land acquisition authorised by Council.

Next

• Implement the approved Safe Trading Site arrangements at Frame Court Carpark
  Following council approval
• Finalise and administer 2026/27 event sponsorship agreements
  After funding approval
• Advertise the draft Local Area Traffic Management Policy for community consultation
  Immediately after approval
• Publish the proposed differential rates and minimum payments for public submissions
  For a 21-day public notice period
• Execute the deed of transfer for Lot 807
  Once documentation is prepared
• Proceed with the Christmas lights installation contract
  After tender acceptance

Extract

NOTES Council Briefing 12 May 2026 COUNCIL BRIEFING NOTES 12 MAY 2026 Table of Contents 1 Declaration of Opening / Acknowledgement of Country .................................................................... 3 2 Apologies / Members on Approved Leave of Absence ...................................................................... 3 3 Public Question Time and Receiving of Public Statements .............................................................. 4 4 Declarations of Interest ......................................................................................................................... 5 Reports With Discussion ...................................................................