Council Meeting (Ordinary and Special) - 10 Feb 2026 6:00 PM

Key decisions

• Leave of absence approved for Cr Worner
  Council approved Cr Worner’s leave of absence from 11 February to 11 March 2026.
  Minor governance impact only; does not directly change services or policy.
• Leave of absence approved for Cr Greer
  Council approved Cr Greer’s leave of absence from 11 February to 19 May 2026.
  Minor governance impact only; does not directly change services or policy.
• Local Area Traffic Management Policy amendment withdrawn
  Item 10.1, Approval to Advertise Local Area Traffic Management Policy - Standard Amendment, was withdrawn by administration.
  Any proposed update to local traffic management policy did not proceed at this meeting.

Important topics

• Brentham Street safety petition response
  Council considered a response to a petition about safety control measures on Brentham Street.
  Relevant to residents seeking traffic calming or road safety changes in the area.
• Vine Street and Hammill Lane intersection safety concerns
  Council considered a response to a petition on safety concerns at the Vine Street and Hammill Lane intersection. A deputation was made by Nathan Calleja on this item.
  May affect intersection safety upgrades, traffic management, and local consultation for nearby residents.
• Rights of Way policy amendment for advertising
  Council considered approval to advertise an amended Rights of Way policy standard amendment.
  Could affect access, use, and management expectations for rights of way after consultation and adoption.
• Menzies Park and Birdwood Square flood lighting upgrade tender
  Council considered RFT IE529/2025 for flood-lighting upgrades at Menzies Park and Birdwood Square.
  Potential improvement to park and recreation lighting, with impacts on safety, sport use, and nearby amenity.
• Financial monitoring and expenditure authorisation
  Council received financial statements for 30 November 2025 and 31 December 2025, authorisations of expenditure for November and December 2025, and an investment report as at 30 November 2025.
  Shows council spending, financial position, and oversight of public funds.
• Planning matters in Highgate and North Perth
  Council considered planning items for Beaufort Street, Highgate, and Charles Street, North Perth, including amended change-of-use applications. The text also records extensive public concerns and administration responses relating to a short-term accommodation matter previously determined by Council.
  Planning decisions may affect neighbourhood amenity, business activity, parking, and land use in affected streets.
• Transport Advisory Group appointments
  Council considered appointments of council members and community representatives to the Transport Advisory Group.
  Influences future transport and traffic advice to council.
• Parking management petition from North Perth residents
  A petition with 12 signatures requested a comprehensive review of current parking management, consultation with affected residents, targeted parking and traffic management solutions, and a commitment to maintaining residential amenity.
  Signals likely follow-up on local parking pressures and resident concerns.

Resident impacts

• Residents in Brentham Street, Vine Street, and Hammill Lane areas may see follow-up on road safety concerns.
• Users of Menzies Park and Birdwood Square may be affected by future flood-lighting upgrade works and improved evening use.
• People using rights of way may be affected if the amended policy is advertised and later adopted.
• Residents in Highgate and North Perth may be affected by planning decisions on local business and land-use changes.
• Council’s withdrawal of the traffic management policy amendment means no immediate change to that policy pathway.
• Financial and expenditure reports indicate ongoing oversight of council spending and investments.

Places affected

• Brentham Street (road)
  Petition about safety control measures.
• Vine Street and Hammill Lane intersection (intersection)
  Petition response on safety concerns.
• Menzies Park (park)
  Included in flood-lighting upgrade tender item.
• Birdwood Square (park)
  Included in flood-lighting upgrade tender item.
• Beaufort Street, Highgate (street/locality)
  Planning item for change of use at Nos. 484 and 488-492.
• Charles Street, North Perth (street/locality)
  Planning item for change of use at No. 496.
• St Albans Avenue (road)
  Mentioned in public questions and planning-related concerns.
• Fitzgerald Street and Newcastle Street intersection (intersection)
  Raised in public question about bollards and planned upgrades.

Next steps

• Respond further to safety petitions and progress any resulting traffic or intersection measures
  Following council consideration of Items 10.2 and 10.3
• Advertise amended Rights of Way policy if approved
  After the meeting, subject to council decision
• Progress procurement or award process for flood-lighting upgrades at Menzies Park and Birdwood Square
  Following consideration of RFT IE529/2025
• Continue monitoring council finances through regular statements, expenditure authorisations, and investment reporting
  Ongoing
• Handle follow-up on the North Perth parking management petition, including resident consultation if adopted
  After petition receipt and council consideration

Extracted minutes text

MINUTES Ordinary Council Meeting 10 February 2026 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 10 FEBRUARY 2026 Table of Contents 1 Declaration of Opening / Acknowledgement of Country .................................................................... 4 2 Apologies / Members on Leave of Absence ........................................................................................ 4 3 (A) Public Question Time and Receiving of Public Statements ........................................................ 5 (B) Response to Previous Public Questions Taken On Notice .......................................................... 8 4 Applications for Leave of Absence ..................................................