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

Topics

• Mount Claremont depot lease put to public notice at $228,000 a year
  Council approved public notice for a proposed five-year commercial lease of a Mount Claremont depot site, with a five-year option and annual rent of $228,000 plus GST.
  The lease could generate substantial rental income for the City, while residents will have an opportunity to make submissions before the transaction proceeds.
• Vincent moves to tighten CCTV privacy and AI safeguards
  Council approved privacy and transparency amendments to the CCTV policy for community consultation, including tighter wording on proportionality and unnecessary surveillance.
  The changes could affect how surveillance systems are governed and how emerging artificial-intelligence tools may be used in public-space monitoring.
• Vincent planning review to examine where data centres could operate
  A notice of motion called for data centres to be specifically considered in the review of Local Planning Scheme No. 2, including whether some zones should prohibit them.
  The review could influence future development proposals and the treatment of data centres near residential and mixed-use areas.

Decisions

• Local Area Traffic Management Policy adopted
  Council adopted the Local Area Traffic Management Policy following advertising and consideration of survey analysis.
  The policy establishes the City’s framework for assessing and responding to local traffic-management issues.
• H5N1 preparedness update noted
  Council noted the City’s preparedness update for a possible H5N1 avian influenza outbreak and supported advocacy for government support, resourcing and funding given the potential burden on local government.
  The decision concerns local preparedness and the City’s capacity to respond if an outbreak affects the community.
• Property Management Policy amendments released for consultation
  Council approved proposed amendments to the Property Management Policy for community consultation.
  Residents and community groups may comment on the rules governing the City’s property and lease management.
• CEO performance review consultant appointed
  Council appointed Natalie Lincolne of Incredible People Pty Ltd to assist with the CEO performance reviews for 2025/26 and 2026/27.
  The appointment supports independent review of the City’s chief executive’s performance.
• Mount Claremont commercial lease advertised
  Council approved public notice and submissions for the proposed Diamond Hire lease at 11 John XXIII Avenue, Mount Claremont, subject to specified commercial terms.
  The proposal may create rental income for the City and gives the public a formal opportunity to comment before final approval.
• CCTV policy changes sent to consultation
  Council approved CCTV policy amendments for community consultation, including stronger transparency, proportionality and privacy language and provisions concerning artificial intelligence.
  The changes may affect how CCTV is operated and governed in public places.
• Council backs climate-adaptation funding advocacy
  Council endorsed a submission to the 2026 WALGA Annual General Meeting supporting stronger climate leadership, adaptation funding and investigation of fossil-fuel levies and a national compensation fund.
  The advocacy seeks additional funding for councils and communities facing rising climate-related costs.

Discussion

• Vacant residential property rating data
  The City reported 245 vacant residential properties assessed at the standard rate, with combined GRV of $6,894,930, and 63 vacant residential properties paying the minimum payment, with total GRV of $657,330.
  Provides context for how vacant residential properties contribute to the rates base; the extracted material does not show a new rates decision.
• E-waste disposal services
  The City currently offers permanent small e-waste collection points, two free Verge Valet collections per year and disposal options at Balcatta Recycling Centre and West Metro Recycling Centre.
  Residents have multiple existing options for batteries, electronics and other e-waste, but no new hub program was approved.
• Glyphosate use in public spaces
  Public questions raised concerns about glyphosate use near playgrounds and sought exclusion zones, application notices and a review of non-chemical weed management. No decision on those requests is shown.
  Parents and park users may be interested in whether the City changes its weed-management practices.
• Mount Claremont depot follow-up
  Administration will provide responses about proposed functions, staffing and costs associated with any use or relocation of City operations to the Mount Claremont depot at the 18 August 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.
  Residents will receive further information about the operational and financial implications of using the depot.

Impacts

• The Local Area Traffic Management Policy is now adopted as the framework for local traffic issues.
• Residents can comment on proposed property-management and CCTV policy changes, including privacy and artificial-intelligence safeguards.
• The proposed Mount Claremont lease may generate $228,000 plus GST per year, subject to public notice and final approval.
• Existing e-waste collection points, Verge Valet and recycling-centre options remain in place; no new e-waste hubs were approved.
• Future information on Mount Claremont depot functions, staffing and costs is scheduled for the 18 August 2026 meeting.
• The City will advocate through WALGA for additional national and state climate-adaptation funding, but no local climate levy was imposed.

Places

• Vincent Street, Mount Lawley (road/suburb)
  Council and local planning matters, including a grouped-dwelling amendment and proposed data-centre planning controls
• 11 John XXIII Avenue, Mount Claremont (property/site)
  Proposed commercial lease of approximately 600 square metres of warehouse space and 5,000 square metres of hardstand
• City Library (facility)
  Existing small e-waste collection point
• Beatty Park Leisure Centre (facility)
  Existing e-waste collection point
• Mezz Shopping Centre (facility)
  Existing e-waste collection point
• North Perth Plaza (facility)
  Existing e-waste collection point
• Oxford Street, Highgate (road/suburb)
  Existing e-waste collection point and community charity reference
• Vincent Street (road)
  Potential public transport initiatives discussed in relation to the Perth Parking Levy

Next

• Advertise the proposed Diamond Hire lease and invite public submissions under section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995.
  Following the 21 July 2026 decision; final lease approval is subject to the statutory process.
• Provide responses on proposed functions, staffing and costs associated with Mount Claremont depot use or relocation.
  18 August 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting
• Undertake community consultation on the amended Property Management Policy and CCTV Policy.
  Following council approval to advertise; specific closing dates were not provided.
• Submit the endorsed climate-adaptation motion to WALGA.
  Submission deadline: 30 July 2026

Extract

MINUTES Ordinary Council Meeting 21 July 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 ........................................................ 3 (B) Response to Previous Public Questions Taken On Notice .......................................................... 6 4 Applications for Leave of Absence .......................................................................................................