Ordinary Council - 22 Sep 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Addison Park pathway gets 2026/27 funding while reclassification petition awaits a decision
  Council has funded feasibility and design for an accessible pathway at Addison Park, but deferred a decision on whether to reclassify the park.
  The outcome affects wheelchair access, park users, junior sport and a campaign by the Biggles Loves Addison community group.
• Yanchep Walk boardwalk alignment still unresolved as investigations begin
  The City says the proposed Yanchep Walk route is not final and will be tested against environmental, geotechnical, privacy and access considerations.
  Nearby landowners and residents are concerned about privacy, coastal amenity and access, while the project could shape future Yanchep Lagoon development.
• Wanneroo parking law review could strengthen action on blocked residential laneways
  The City is reviewing its Parking Local Law after residents reported blocked access in a Banksia Grove laneway, but permanent restrictions were not supported at this stage.
  The issue affects driveway access, bin collection and potential emergency vehicle access, with proposed changes potentially commencing in January 2027.

Decisions

• Monthly financial position and capital works noted
  The minutes report that 2026/27 general rates and waste service fees were levied in July. Year-to-date rates were $185.9 million against a $185.7 million budget, and capital expenditure to 31 July was $8.4 million, or 5.8% of the $145.1 million adopted capital works budget.
  Provides an update on the City’s revenue collection, spending and infrastructure delivery.
• Addison Park pathway works to proceed through the capital works program
  Funding for feasibility and design of an accessible connecting pathway at Addison Park, Merriwa, is included in the 2026/27 Capital Works Program. Construction timing will depend on design work and budget considerations.
  Improves potential access for wheelchair users and other residents while preserving the park’s existing recreational use.
• Addison Park petition to receive a future report
  A petition seeking reclassification of Addison Park from Neighbourhood Sport to Neighbourhood Recreation was tabled. Administration will investigate the petition and present a response at a future Ordinary Council Meeting.
  Residents will have to wait for a later Council decision on the park’s classification and future management.
• Parking Local Law review continues
  The City is progressing a review of the Parking Local Law 2015 following public consultation. The proposed law is intended to strengthen enforcement where vehicles obstruct laneways and accessways. A new local law is anticipated to commence in January 2027, subject to legislative and statutory processes.
  May affect parking enforcement in residential laneways, including access for residents, waste collection and emergency vehicles.
• Current laneway enforcement arrangements confirmed
  For the Grandis Boulevard laneway in Banksia Grove, officers can act where a vehicle is observed obstructing access or egress or stopping across a driveway. Residents were encouraged to report incidents while they are occurring. Permanent parking restrictions were not supported at this stage.
  Residents remain responsible for reporting observed obstructions, while ongoing patrols at one location are not considered a sustainable long-term response.
• Yanchep Lagoon boardwalk alignment remains subject to investigation
  The City confirmed that the proposed Yanchep Walk alignment is not final. Geotechnical and environmental investigations, stakeholder engagement and consideration of alternatives will inform a future recommendation to Council before detailed design proceeds.
  Nearby landowners and residents may influence the final alignment, including issues involving privacy, access, heritage and environmental protection.
• Recorded Council meeting access policy progressed
  The meeting considered a policy governing access to recordings of Council proceedings. Public copies may be purchased or recordings listened to online once published; recordings are to be made available within 14 days and retained for at least five years. Council members may request copies at no charge.
  Sets how residents and other stakeholders can access meeting recordings and the conditions applying to copies.

Discussion

• Emergency Services Levy
  The City expects to collect $33,795,527.68 from ratepayers in 2026/27 on behalf of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The City receives $378,770 in relation to collection and administration.
  Clarifies that the levy is collected for DFES rather than retained by the City to fund ordinary local government services.
• Cherokee Park landscaping petition
  Administration supported infill planting to improve the reserve’s landscape amenity but did not support treating the planting as dedicated privacy screening equivalent to Somerly Park.
  Cherokee Green residents seeking greater screening, greenery and biodiversity may not receive the requested hedge treatment.
• Yanchep Lagoon stakeholder engagement
  The City stated that adjacent landowners and nearby residents are stakeholders. Draft alignment options and supporting information are expected to be presented to the Reference Group before a recommendation returns to Council.
  Provides a further opportunity for affected property owners and the broader community to comment on the boardwalk project.
• Service affordability and financial sustainability
  The City is undertaking reviews of statutory and discretionary services and a broader financial sustainability review to identify cost reductions, revenue opportunities and ways to keep services affordable.
  Future reports may affect service levels, fees, revenue measures and infrastructure priorities.

Impacts

• Addison Park will receive feasibility and design work for an accessible pathway, with construction timing still dependent on design and budget outcomes.
• A future Council report will address the petition to reclassify Addison Park as Neighbourhood Recreation.
• Parking enforcement in the Grandis Boulevard laneway remains dependent on officers observing a specific obstruction, while the Parking Local Law review could broaden future enforcement powers.
• The Yanchep Walk alignment is not yet final and remains subject to environmental, geotechnical and stakeholder investigations.
• The 2026/27 Emergency Services Levy collected from ratepayers is $33,795,527.68 and is remitted for DFES services across Western Australia.
• Council meeting recordings are to be published within 14 days and retained for a minimum of five years.

Places

• Addison Park (park)
  Merriwa; subject to an accessibility pathway project and a petition seeking reclassification.
• Merriwa (suburb)
  Community concerns about Addison Park’s classification, trees, accessibility and recreational role.
• Grandis Boulevard laneway (laneway)
  Banksia Grove; parking obstruction and access concerns.
• Banksia Grove (suburb)
  Location of the laneway parking issue.
• Cherokee Park (park)
  Clarkson; subject of a shrubbery and infill planting petition.
• Yanchep Lagoon (coastal precinct)
  Subject of the Foreshore Management Plan and proposed Yanchep Walk boardwalk investigations.
• Capricorn Esplanade (road)
  Yanchep properties and landowners affected by the proposed foreshore planning area.
• Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road (civic facility)
  Meeting venue and location for access to Council proceedings.

Next

• Complete feasibility and design work for an accessible pathway at Addison Park and determine construction timing.
  During the 2026/27 capital works program; construction timing remains subject to design and budget considerations.
• Investigate the Addison Park petition and prepare a report for Council.
  At a future Ordinary Council Meeting.
• Continue statutory processing of the reviewed Parking Local Law.
  Proposed commencement in January 2027, subject to required processes.
• Undertake Yanchep Walk geotechnical and environmental investigations, stakeholder engagement and alignment refinement.
  Investigation works were planned for October to December 2026, with a later report and recommendation to Council.
• Publish Council meeting recordings and retain them for public access.
  Within 14 days after each meeting; for at least five years.
• Continue financial sustainability and statutory/discretionary service reviews.
  Future reports to Council; no specific completion date was stated.

Extract

COUNCIL MINUTES Unconfirmed Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 6:00PM 22 September 2026 Council Chamber (Level 1), Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo wanneroo.wa.gov.au RECORDING AND ACCESS TO RECORDINGS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS POLICY 1. POLICY STATEMENT All Ordinary and Special Meetings of Council, Agenda Briefing Forums and meetings of Electors will be live streamed and digitally recorded, consistent with the objectives of the Local Government Act 1995, section 1.3 (2)(c), which promotes greater accountability of local governments to their communities. This policy does not apply to any part of the meeting which is closed to the public in accordance with section 5.23 of the Local Governmen...