Council Meeting (Ordinary and Special) - 21 Apr 2026 6:00 PM

Article-worthy topics

• Raglan Road parking petition referred for report
  Council received a petition with 27 signatures seeking resident-only parking on Raglan Road between Leake Street and Fitzgerald Street, with signage, permits and enforcement, and resolved that a report be prepared.
  North Perth residents can expect a future report on possible parking changes affecting local access and permit eligibility.

Key decisions

• Raglan Road parking petition referred for report
  Council received a petition with 27 signatures seeking resident-only parking on Raglan Road between Leake Street and Fitzgerald Street, with signage, permits and enforcement, and resolved that a report be prepared.
  North Perth residents can expect a future report on possible parking changes affecting local access and permit eligibility.
• Lord Street pedestrian crossing petition received
  Council received a petition with 33 compliant signatures requesting a signalised pedestrian crossing or underpass on Lord Street linking East Perth Train Station and North Metropolitan TAFE Mt Lawley Campus.
  Residents, students and pedestrians may see the request considered further, but no delivery decision was made at this meeting.
• Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy changes approved for consultation
  Council approved proposed amendments to the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy for the purpose of community consultation.
  Residents will have an opportunity to comment on how the City engages with the community on future decisions.
• Amended grouped dwellings approval at 389 Bulwer Street granted
  Council approved an amendment to an existing approval for three grouped dwellings at 389 Bulwer Street, West Perth, with conditions covering wall finishes, heritage treatment, damp remediation and landscaping.
  Nearby residents in West Perth may be affected by the revised housing development and its conditions.
• February 2026 financial reports received
  Council received the Financial Statements as at 28 February 2026 and the list of accounts paid under delegated authority for 1 to 28 February 2026, including total payments of $5,911,059.38, and noted the investment report for the month ended 28 February 2026.
  Residents can track the City’s spending, cash management and monthly financial position.

Important topics

• Farr Avenue petition response
  A response to the Farr Avenue, North Perth petition was listed as business, and a councillor declared an impartiality interest because of close friends living on the street. The extracted text does not include the final resolution.
  North Perth residents may want to check the full minutes for the outcome of this local petition response.
• Raglan Road permit eligibility questions deferred
  Written public questions asked whether occupants of the Celsius development on Alma Road/Raglan Road, North Perth would be eligible for parking permits linked to any resident-only parking on Raglan Road. Administration advised responses would be provided in the agenda for the 19 May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.
  Existing and future North Perth residents are awaiting clarification on whether new development occupants could access on-street parking permits.
• Ellesmere Street and Eton Street traffic safety follow-up
  Administration stated it will continue working with Main Roads WA on a treatment for the Ellesmere Street and Eton Street intersection, submit a new Blackspot funding application, and pursue low-cost traffic calming such as electronic speed radar signs along Ellesmere Street.
  Residents concerned about crashes and speeding in the area may see further traffic safety measures pursued.
• Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee minutes considered
  The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meeting minutes from 25 February 2026 were listed for council consideration, but the extracted text does not show the final resolution.
  This may affect governance and oversight matters, but the available extract is incomplete.

Resident impacts

• Possible future parking changes on Raglan Road in North Perth are under review after a resident petition.
• Pedestrian safety concerns on Lord Street were formally raised through a petition, but no construction decision was recorded in the extract.
• Residents will be consulted on changes to the City's Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy.
• Monthly financial reporting showed about $5.91 million in February payments under delegated authority.
• A revised residential development at 389 Bulwer Street, West Perth was approved subject to planning, heritage and landscaping conditions.

Places affected

• Raglan Road, North Perth (road)
  Subject of a petition seeking resident-only parking between Leake Street and Fitzgerald Street.
• Lord Street (road)
  Subject of a petition seeking a safer pedestrian crossing connection.
• East Perth Train Station (facility)
  One end of the pedestrian link identified in the Lord Street petition.
• North Metropolitan TAFE - Mt Lawley Campus (facility)
  Destination identified in the Lord Street pedestrian crossing petition.
• 389 Bulwer Street, West Perth (address)
  Site of the approved amendment for three grouped dwellings.
• Ellesmere Street and Eton Street (intersection)
  Intersection identified for possible safety treatment and Blackspot funding application.
• North Perth (suburb)
  Area affected by parking and petition matters including Raglan Road and Farr Avenue.
• West Perth (suburb)
  Suburb affected by the approved grouped dwellings amendment.

Next steps

• Prepare a report on the Raglan Road resident-only parking petition
  Future council meeting
• Provide written responses on Celsius development parking permit eligibility
  19 May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting agenda
• Undertake community consultation on the amended Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy
  After this meeting
• Submit a new Blackspot funding application and continue discussions with Main Roads WA on Ellesmere Street and Eton Street treatments
  Ongoing
• Bring a revised public artwork proposal back to Council
  Mid-2026

Extracted minutes text

MINUTES Ordinary Council Meeting 21 April 2026 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 21 APRIL 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 .......................................................... 5 4 Applications for Leave of Absence ........................................................