For more information and appendices for each item, view the Council Meeting Agenda above.
The below summary is unconfirmed until the Minutes of the March Meeting are accepted by Council.
1. Opening Prayer & Original Custodians Statement
2. Apologies
Cr Paspaliaris.
3. Confirmation of Minutes
That the Minutes of the Scheduled Council Meeting held on 5 February 2024, be confirmed. (6-0)
4. Declaration by Councillors and Officers of any Conflict of Interest in any Item on the Agenda
Cr Jellie Declared a Conflict of Interest in Item 7.7.
5. Mayoral Presentation
6. Public Question Time
7.1. SALEYARDS HIGHEST AND BEST USE MASTER PLAN DRAFT
Council has appointed Insight Planning Consultants to prepare a best and highest use master plan for the Warrnambool Saleyards and surrounds. An update on progress was provided to Council in October and now a Draft final document is ready for review and public display.
The study area includes land that had previously been held as a ‘buffer’ area to the West, South and North of the Saleyards site. This includes a combination of private and Council owned land.
The final document (attachment 1) responds to the site-specific design characteristics and surrounding zonings and recommends most of the land within the study area be rezoned to the general residential zone GRZ1. This would increase housing opportunities in this area significantly.
Environmental site investigations to date indicate most land within the area could be developed without excessive remediation works, the Saleyards site itself would require a full Environmental Audit that will guide remediation dependent on desired use in the future.
Council supported the following recommendation (6-0):
That Council resolves to release the Saleyards Highest and Best Use Master Plan Draft document for public consultation for a period of 28 days and grant the CEO discretion to extend the consultation period if appropriate.
7.2. WARRNAMBOOL CITY COUNCIL AQUATIC STRATEGY
This report summarises the Warrnambool Aquatic Strategy prepared to guide future development of aquatic facilities for the city. It summarises the proposed options, cost assessment and cost benefits, and community feedback on the Strategy and proposed options.
Council supported the following recommendations (6-0):
1. That Council adopt the Warrnambool Aquatic Strategy and commit to progressing a Business Case as soon as possible.
2. That Council notes strong community support for the Strategy and the preference for a redeveloped aquatic facility on the existing site.
3. That Council commence lobbying for funding to deliver the Strategy.
7.3. MAV STATE COUNCIL MOTIONS
The next Municipal Association of Victoria State Council will occur on Friday 17 May 2024.
This presents an opportunity for Warrnambool to submit a motion or motions to State Council for consideration. This would support Council’s role as a regional leader and an advocate for our community’s' interests.
Issues which Council may submit a motion on are the short stay accommodation levy and state funding for regional airports.
Council supported the following recommendations (6-0):
That Council submit the following motions to the May 2024 meeting of the Municipal Association of Victoria State Council:
1. That the MAV calls on the State Government to guarantee at least 50% of the funds raised by the Short Stay Accommodation Levy will be spent on providing housing in regional Victoria.
2. That the MAV call on the State Government to establish a funding program for improving infrastructure at airports in regional Victoria.
7.4. COUNCIL PLAN ACTIONS 2023 - 2024: OCTOBER - DECEMBER (QUARTER 2)
This report provides information on the progress in achieving the actions set down for 2023- 2024 as part of the Council Plan and Budget process. This report provides Council and the community with an update in the progress of actions across Councils' functional areas.
Council supported the following recommendation (6-0):
That the Council Plan Actions 2023 – 2024: October – December (Quarter 2), be received.
7.5. TENDER - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) ROAD SWEEPER
This tender is to purchase a replacement Road Sweeper as part of Council’s Heavy Capital replacement program. The replacement sweeper was included in the 2023/24 financial year heavy plant replacement program.
Council supported the following recommendations (6-0):
1. That Council Award Tender Number VP331786 to Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd for the amount of $457,275.60 excluding GST.
2. Accept the Trade in Offer of $95,500 excluding GST.
7.6. PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C214WARR - 19 HORNE ROAD, WARRNAMBOOL
The amendment proposes to implement part of the Warrnambool Eastern Activity Centre Structure Plan (Mesh, 2016, amended 2020) by rezoning the land at 19 Horne Road, Warrnambool from Farming Zone to the Commercial 2 Zone. The amendment also applies the Design and Development Overlay Schedule 18 and introduces the Development Plan Overlay Schedule 15 to help guide future development of the land. The amendment also includes changes to Clause 11.03-1L-04 and the Schedule to Clause 72.08 to correct an administrative error.
The Amendment was formally exhibited according to the requirements of Planning and Environment Act 1987 (exhibition ended on 12 February 2024), with four submissions received.
Submissions were received from the EPA, DTP (formerly VicRoads), Wannon Water and the CFA which make no objections to the amendment (refer to Attachment 1).
The submissions from the EPA and CFA required further consideration and/or changes to the exhibited documents. These matters are discussed further in the report. The submissions from Wannon Water and Department of Transport and Planning (formerly VicRoads) raised no concerns.
Council supported the following recommendations (6-0):
That Council:
1. Adopts Amendment C214warr to the Warrnambool Planning Scheme in accordance with Section 29(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 with changes.
2. Submits Amendment C214warr to the Minister for Planning for approval in accordance with Section 31(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
7.7. DP2022-0003.01 - APPLICATION TO AMEND A DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 140-150 BOTANIC ROAD, AND 13 AND 15 CRAWLEY STREET (EMMANUEL COLLEGE)
Council has received an amended Development Plan prepared by Myers Planning & Associates for land situated north of Raglan Parade which is currently being used as a secondary school.
The site has an area of approximately 10.4 hectares and is within the General Residential zone, which generally anticipates residential use and development but allows for other appropriate uses, where the existing education use is long standing.
The amended plan remains identical relating to all land in the southern portion of the site. The amendments relate to two main changes involving a formalised car park fronting Crawley Street.
Council supported the following recommendation (5-0):
That having considered all the matters normally required under Section 60 of the Act for planning applications, Council should approve the development plan under the relevant provisions of the Warrnambool Planning Scheme in respect of the land described as Lot 1 on PS 327562 and Lot 2 PS619541, known as 140-150 Botanic Road, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280 and Lot 2 PS724625 and Lot 65 LP59001, known as 13 and 15 Crawley Street, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280, which seeks to facilitate the implementation of a master plan for an existing education facility.
7.8. INFORMAL MEETINGS OF COUNCIL REPORTS
Section 80A(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 required the record of an Assembly of Councillors to be reported at an ordinary Council meeting.
Assembly of Councillor Records are no longer a requirement in the Local Government Act 2020 as of 24 October 2020. However, under Council’s Governance Rules, a summary of the matters discussed at the meeting are required to be tabled at the next convenient Council meeting and recorded in the minutes of that Council meeting.
The record of the following Informal Meetings of Council are enclosed:-
1. Monday 12 February 2024 – refer Attachment 1.
2. Monday 19 February 2024 – refer Attachment 2.
3. Monday 26 February 2024 – refer Attachment 3.
Council received the report (6-0).
7.9. MAYORAL & CHIEF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTIVITIES – SUMMARY REPORT
Council received the report (6-0).
8. Notice of Motion
9. General Business
10. Urgent Business
11. Suspension of Standing Orders
12. Section 66 (In-Camera) Confidential Items
13. Resolution to Reopen Meeting
14. Close of Meeting