Council Meeting (Ordinary and Special) - 19 May 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Council opens draft local traffic policy for consultation
  Residents will be invited to comment on a draft LATM policy that could shape speed limits and street design across the city.
  Traffic management affects safety, parking, access and neighbourhood amenity.
• North Perth heritage-site application approved with tree-removal dispute still unresolved
  Council approved part of a Vincent Street place-of-worship proposal after debate over removing mature trees and the site’s landscaping context.
  The decision affects heritage setting, canopy retention, parking and construction impacts in a residential area.
• Parking rules for Celsius development residents remain policy-dependent
  The City told residents that parking permit eligibility can change in future, meaning the new apartment project is not permanently locked out of resident permits.
  This affects parking access, resident expectations and future policy debates around high-density development.

Decisions

• Draft Local Area Traffic Management Policy released for consultation
  Council approved the draft Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Policy for community consultation and authorised administration to advertise it.
  May influence local street speed settings, traffic calming, and how residential roads are managed across the City.
• Investment Policy adopted
  Council adopted the amended Investment Policy following advertising.
  Affects how the City manages public funds and investment risk on behalf of ratepayers.
• Place of worship application at 188 Vincent Street approved in part
  Council approved part of the development application for alterations and additions to a place of worship in North Perth, including parking and construction management conditions, while tree-removal concerns were handled through an amended motion and further information was sought for broader landscaping considerations.
  Affects development activity, parking, construction impacts and tree retention near Vincent Street in North Perth.
• Event Sponsorship 2026/2027 considered with declared interests
  Council dealt with the annual event sponsorship round, with multiple councillors declaring interests in Item 11.5.
  May affect local event funding and community activity outcomes.
• Notice of motion on public health advertising restrictions to be considered
  A notice of motion from the Mayor concerning public health advertising restrictions and advocacy was listed, with a councillor declaring a financial interest.
  Could affect local advocacy on alcohol and health-related advertising on public-facing media.

Discussion

• Short Term Residential Accommodation differential rates
  A public question challenged the rationale and target of the proposed STRA rate changes, including whether they apply to un-hosted STRAs or all STRAs.
  Potentially affects owners of short-stay properties and may change the cost of operating short-term accommodation.
• Street tree pruning and Western Power clearance
  Public questions raised concerns that the City’s contractors and Western Power had both pruned the same street trees on Alfonso Street, suggesting possible duplicate works.
  Could indicate avoidable cost and service coordination issues affecting ratepayer-funded tree maintenance.
• Parking permits for Celsius development residents
  The City confirmed that permit eligibility is not permanently fixed by development advice notes and can change under future policy, but under the current policy permits would not be issued.
  Important for current and future residents and tenants near Alma/Raglan Road seeking resident parking access.
• Heritage place tree removal dispute in North Perth
  An amendment sought refusal of tree removal at the Vincent Street heritage site, arguing the mature trees and eastern car park were not supported; the Council instead approved part of the application after further discussion and an amended recommendation.
  Affects canopy retention, heritage setting and parking layout in the local area.

Impacts

• Possible changes to local speed limits and traffic management on access and residential roads.
• Potential changes to how the City invests public money.
• Development works, parking arrangements and construction impacts are likely at the Vincent Street, North Perth site.
• Residents affected by short-term accommodation rates may face higher charges if the new differential rate is implemented.
• Parking permit rules around the Celsius development may remain subject to future policy changes.
• Street tree maintenance and pruning may need better coordination to avoid duplicate work and extra cost.

Places

• North Perth (suburb)
  Location of the place-of-worship development and nearby resident parking concerns.
• Vincent Street (road)
  Site of the development application and related parking and tree matters.
• Alfonso Street (road)
  Mentioned in relation to street tree pruning and access/parking management.
• Camelia Street (road)
  Referenced in the parking management plan for the Vincent Street development.
• Raglan Road (road)
  Subject of resident-only parking and permit eligibility questions.
• Alma Road (road)
  Referenced in relation to the Celsius development and parking permit questions.
• City of Vincent (local government area)
  Council authority responsible for the policies, rates, planning and sponsorship decisions.

Next

• Advertise the draft LATM Policy for community consultation
  Immediately following the meeting, subject to council processes.
• Implement the adopted Investment Policy
  After adoption and internal administration update.
• Progress the Vincent Street development subject to conditions and parking/construction management plans
  Prior to first use and before commencement of development works.
• Prepare or receive further information on broader landscaping and tree removal at the Vincent Street site
  Following the amendment and administration comment.
• Consider the notice of motion on public health advertising restrictions
  At a subsequent council stage if not determined in this meeting.

Extract

MINUTES Ordinary Council Meeting 19 May 2026 Table of Contents 1 Declaration of Opening / Acknowledgement of Country .................................................................... 3 2 Apologies / Members on Leave of Absence ........................................................................................ 3 3 (A) Public Question Time and Receiving of Public Statements ........................................................ 4 (B) Response to Previous Public Questions Taken On Notice .......................................................... 9 4 Applications for Leave of Absence .................................................................................................... 1...